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Working from home can certainly provide you with personal benefits, such as a flexible schedule and more family time. But increasing numbers of people are discovering the tax advantages as well. It's no secret that you generally can't deduct certain personal expenses (e.g., homeowners insurance, utilities, and home repairs) on your federal income tax return. But if you're using part of your home as a home office, you may be able to write off part of these expenses. To qualify for the home office deduction, you must first understand the IRS requirements.
The home office deduction is really a group of deductions First of all, what is a home office? A home office is a room in your home, a portion of a room in your home, or a separate building next to your home (such as a converted garage or barn) that you use exclusively and regularly to conduct business activities.
This definition is important, because you may be able to deduct part of your housing expenses (such as rent, utilities, and insurance) on your federal income tax return if you have a home office. This deduction (or group of deductions) is known as a home office deduction. To take the deduction, you'll need to file Form 8829 with the IRS. To even consider the home office deduction, though, your at-home business activities must involve a trade or business--a hobby won't do.
Now let's consider the IRS requirements. To qualify for a home office deduction, you must meet two threshold tests--the place of business test, and the regular and exclusive use test.
The place of business test is somewhat flexible To pass this test, you must show that you use part of your home as:
In some cases, you can also meet the principal place of business requirement if you conduct substantial administrative and management tasks for your outside business at home and have no other fixed location where you conduct these activities. These tasks might include billing customers, keeping books and records, ordering supplies, setting up appointments, or writing reports. For example, assume you're a doctor at a local HMO who's been given examination space but no office space. You use a room in your home regularly and exclusively to correspond with insurance companies, bill patients, and read medical journals. You have no other fixed location for conducting these types of activities. In such a case, your space would likely pass the place of business test for a home office deduction.
What if your home office is in a separate structure next to your home, like a shed or garage? In such a case, that needn't be your principal place of business. However, you must use that office regularly and exclusively in connection with your trade or business. Be sure you use this structure only for business purposes--you can't store your car there.
You must also meet the regular and exclusive use test In general, you must also pass the regular and exclusive use test before you can take a home office deduction (exceptions apply for taxpayers who run day-care facilities from home and for sellers who use part of their homes for storing inventory). As you might expect, this test requires you to show that you exclusively use a portion of your home for business purposes on a regular basis.
For example, assume you set aside one room in your home as your home office. You also use this room as a playroom for your children. Here, you wouldn't meet the exclusive use test. Now assume that you use one room in your home exclusively for your side business of selling insurance. You engage in this business only occasionally. Because you don't use the office on a regular basis, you still won't qualify for the home office deduction.
Telecommuters might also qualify for the home office deduction If you telecommute or are an employee who works at home, you may also qualify for the home office deduction. You'd have to meet the above requirements. In addition, though, your home office must be for the convenience of the employer. In plain English, this means that your employer must ask you to work out of your home. The arrangement must serve your employer's business needs, not vice versa.
The home office deduction for an employee who works at home is taken as a miscellaneous itemized deduction on Schedule A of Federal Form 1040. This deduction is subject to the 2 percent limit for miscellaneous itemized deductions.
If you qualify for the deduction, you can deduct all direct expenses and part of your indirect expenses You can deduct both your direct and indirect expenses regarding your home office. Direct expenses are costs that apply only to your home office. You can deduct these costs in full against your business income. Some examples include the cost of a business telephone line and the cost of painting your home office. However, no deduction is allowed for basic local telephone charges on the first line in your home, even if that line is used for the home office.
Indirect expenses are costs that benefit your entire home. You can deduct only the business portion of your indirect expenses. Some examples of indirect costs include rent, deductible mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and homeowners insurance. The business percentage of your home is determined by dividing the area exclusively used for business by the total area of the home. For example, assume your home is 2,000 square feet and your home office is 200 square feet. Your business percentage is 10 percent (200 divided by 2,000). In such a case, if you rent your home, you can deduct 10 percent of your rent as part of your home office deduction.
Even if you don't qualify for the home office deduction and are unable to deduct home-related expenses (e.g., homeowners insurance), you can still take a deduction for your regular business expenses, such as the purchase of file cabinets, business equipment, and supplies.
Some of your home office expenses may be limited If the gross income from your home office equals or exceeds your regular business expenses (including depreciation), all expenses for the business use of your home can be deducted. But if your gross income is less than your total business expenses, certain expense deductions for the business use of your home are limited. The deduction isn't lost forever, though. It's simply carried forward to the next year.
Can you spell "audit"? In the past, the IRS has closely scrutinized home office deductions. Although it has eased up a bit--perhaps because legitimate home offices are commonplace today--you can never be too careful. Here are some steps you can take to substantiate the existence of your home office:
Having a home office can be a disadvantage when you sell your home Unless you're careful, deductions today can cost you money when you sell your home. Homeowners who meet all requirements can generally exclude from federal income tax up to $250,000 of capital gain (up to $500,000 if you're married and file a joint return) when a principal residence is sold. You may end up paying some taxes, though, if you have a home office. That's because when you sell your principal residence, an amount of capital gain equal to certain depreciation deductions you were entitled to (as a result of having your home office) won't qualify for the exclusion. Specifically, the exclusion won't cover an amount equal to depreciation deductions attributable to the business use of your home after May 6, 1997.
Note: In addition, where the business portion of the home is separate from the dwelling unit (e.g., an office in a converted detached garage) any capital gain on the sale of the house has to be apportioned; only the part of the gain allocable to the residential portion is eligible for exclusion.
For example, assume a self-employed accountant bought a home in 1998 and sells the home several years later at a $20,000 gain. Although the house was always used as his principal residence, the accountant used one room within the house as his business office. Over the years, the accountant claimed $2,000 of depreciation deductions for his office. Under IRS regulations, $18,000 of the capital gain will be tax free. Only the $2,000 of the gain equal to the depreciation deductions will be taxable.
If the accountant's office had been located in a converted detached garage on his property, he would have to treat the sale as two separate transactions and pay tax on any gain allocable to the converted garage.
Because this area is complex, you should consult a tax professional. Also, you might want to read IRS Publication 587, Business Use of Your Home.
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The Rock is a father again—and writes emotionally about the strength of women
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a dad for the third time—but he's giving credit where it's due in the birth announcement. And brace yourself: If he wasn't already your celebrity crush, he's going to be now.
In announcing the arrival of baby girl Tiana Gia Johnson with a precious picture of them sharing some skin-to-skin time, The Rock says he's "blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world." Describing Tiana's delivery as coming into the world "like a force of nature," he added he's never been more in awe of his longtime girlfriend, Lauren Hashian.
"Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar," The Rock says. "I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia's delivery, it's hard to express the new level of love, respect and admiration I have for @laurenhashianofficial and all mamas and women out there."
Echoing the sentiment he shared in December—when announcing they were expecting another a baby and said "big daddy is completely surrounded by beautiful estrogen and loving, powerful female mana"—The Rock added that being a father is his favorite role.
Plus, while he has the attention of his fans, he added an important note:
"Word to the wise gentlemen, it's critical to be by your lady's head when she's delivering, being as supportive as you can.. holding hands, holding legs, whatever you can do. But, if you really want to understand the single most powerful and primal moment life will ever offer —watch your child being born. Its a life changer and the respect and admiration you have for a woman, will forever be boundless."
Don't mind us over here swooning away! But, seriously, it's so amazing to see this acknowledgment come from The Rock—a man who can easily lift hundreds of pounds and perform super-human stunts. And, yet, he still knows that nothing compares to the power that women display in childbirth.
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Poultry feed study highlights economic potential
'Superdosing' poultry diets with the enzyme phytase could result in huge savings to the poultry industry, new research has revealed.
'Superdosing' poultry diets with the enzyme phytase could result in huge savings to the poultry industry, new research has revealed.
A study led by Nottingham Trent University found adding high levels of phytase to rapeseed meal - a cheap home-grown protein source - was just as nutritious for broiler chicks as the widely-used soyabean, which is more expensive and imported from the United States.
Rapeseed meal is about £100 a tonne cheaper than soyabean, but contains higher levels of anti-nutritional factors which can reduce bird health and performance.
But scientists have found that increasing levels of phytase in rapeseed significantly increased the bioavailability of phosphorus in broiler chicks, which is vital for the development and maintenance of their skeletal system.
Cheaper and more environmentally-friendly ways to meet the phosphorus requirements of broilers are constantly being sought after.
Natalie Morgan, Nottingham Trent University
Phosphorus - which is present in plant tissues, grains and oil seed - is supplemented into poultry feed, but is very expensive and broilers find it hard to utilise it because it is always bonded to other elements and compounds.
About two-thirds is bound to a molecule called phytate, and can't be accessed by poultry because they have such tiny amounts of phytase in their gastrointestinal tract - which is needed to make the phosphorus bioavailable.
This anti-nutritional effect of phytate is estimated to cost animal producers up to £1.3 billion a year, and phytate-bound phosphorus that is excreted can also have negative implications on the environment.
But according to researchers the findings from this latest study, published in the journal British Poultry Science, could address both of these issues.
The team, from the university's School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, studied the effect of feeding broilers diets where the main protein source was either rapeseed or soyabean meal. The diets were then supplemented with no phytase, the recommended dose of phytase, or a 'superdose'.
The phosphorus and dietary calcium solubility - how much was available for the bird to absorb - of almost 200 chicks were then measured. The researchers found that superdosing rapeseed meal diets with phytase resulted in 76% of dietary phosphorus being absorbed, which is two per cent higher than that absorbed in soyabean diets supplemented with the recommended dose.
In addition to this, the amount of calcium and phosphorus excreted reduced by nine per cent and 11% respectively, compared to diets without phytase, and by four and five per cent compared to diets with the recommended dose.
"Cheaper and more environmentally-friendly ways to meet the phosphorus requirements of broilers are constantly being sought after," said Natalie Morgan, who is based in the university's Poultry Unit and was supported by animal feed enzymes company AB Vista.
She said: "The UK poultry industry produces over 850 million broilers a year, which are fed approximately 1,300 tonnes of broiler feed, so our findings could have a big economic consequence.
"By adding high levels of phytase into poultry diets can make a poor quality, cheaper protein source produced in the UK, provide the same nutritional value as a widely used, more expensive protein source imported from USA for poultry."
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Timeshare Rescission Period in US
Each state passes its own laws regarding the amount of time you have after buying a timeshare property to return it for a full refund. The process of returning an unwanted timeshare shortly after purchasing is known as Timeshare Rescission, or rescinding. The timeshare rescission process refers directly to the interval of time that is legally allowed to pass before you can no longer return a timeshare contract, or change your mind about your time share purchase. The ability to return an unwanted timeshare shortly after purchasing is not something your timeshare salesperson is likely to mention, but it is built into every state's legal code as a protection for consumers; some people also tend to refer to this time as the "cooling off period" following the purchase.
It makes no difference if you purchased your timeshare is through RCI, Wyndham, Celebrity, Disney, Fairfield, Hilton, Hyatt, Mariott, or another timeshare exchange company, the Right to Rescission is entirely dependent on the state law where the timeshare property was purchased. Each set of documents/purchase papers accompanying a timeshare sale will include form explaining how to rescind. It will likely be titled something similar to, "Notice of Mutual Right of Cancellation of Time Share Purchase." If you fall within the window of legal rescission, see the following post – 10 Steps to Successfully Rescind Your Timeshare – for detailed instructions on how you can complete the timeshare deed cancellation and rescission process. Below you will find the timeshare rescission period for each state, and please add your own comments below if you have had experience in a particular state.
Timeshare Rescission Cancellation Periods by State:
Alabama – No data available
Alaska – 15 days
Arkansas – 5 days
Arizona – 7 days
California – 7 days
Colorado – 5 days
Connecticut – 3 days
Delaware – 3 days
District of Columbia – No data available
Florida – 10 days
Georgia – 7 days (business)
Hawaii – 7 days
Idaho – No data available
Illinois – 5 days
Indiana – 3 days (business)
Iowa – 5 days
Kentucky – 5 days (business)
Louisiana – 7 days
Maine – 10 days
Maryland – 10 days
Massachusetts – 3 days
Michigan – 5 days
Minnesota – 5 days
Mississippi – 7 days
Missouri – 7 days (business)
Montana – 7 days
Nevada – 5 days
New Hampshire – 5 days
New Jersey – 7 days
New Mexico – 7 days
New York – 7 days
North Carolina – 5 days
North Dakota – No data available
Ohio – 3 days
Oklahoma – No data available
Oregon – 5 days
Pennsylvania – 5 days
Rhode Island – 5 days (business)
South Carolina – 5 days
South Dakota – 7 days
Tennessee – 10 days
Texas – 5 days
Utah – 5 days
Vermont – 3 days
Virginia – 7 days
Washington – 7 days
West Virginia – 10 days
Wisconsin – 5 days (business)
Wyoming – No data available
** The following 30 states are home to the majority of US timeshares – AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, LA, MA, MD, ME, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI. As such, some of the other states listed above may have very little information on time share law, or do not have any policy concerning a rescission period in their state. I have made note of which states these are, and encourage you to contact the local state government office in those states which lack well-defined timeshare rescission laws.
*** Also worth mentioning, some states do the dates according to business days, and others do not – be on the safe side and DO NOT assume the time allotment goes by business days.
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I just read my contract. I am ONE freaking day too late to rescind. It is CALENDAR days, not business days. So, I guess when my May vacation is over, I will just stop paying. Can't believe we were so freaking STUPID!!
Don't ruin your credit!
Ruining a credit score is better than paying for something COMPLETELY WORTHLESS, You are better off to dispute the contract on consumer rights violations and then the debt will be found invalid. There will be nothing for them to (legally!) report.
Hi can you help me? I bought a "timeshare" with GEC GVC and I regreat buying it …I sign the contract 1 month ago and I want to get out of it ..just doing reaserch on hot to get out of it
Has anyone successfully cancelled, after the 5 day "cool off" period? Just recently purchased and realized, it was a huge mistake and was pressured and fed lies of what we wanted to hear! Please help!!!
Yes, we bought one on January 10th and were tipped off by a worker at another hotel it's a scam and to rescind. We sent out certified letters to all their P.O. boxes and had FedEx hand deliver one to their physical address. They called us today that they excepted the notice to rescind and refund is in process
It is very hard to cancel after rescission period. If you feel that you were misrepresented or pressured into a sale you can contact (number redacted)
what number?
All these people that are complaining about RCI's practices and timeshare scams should gather a million signatures and present them to the Attorney General's office as well as the Consumer Affairs. This nonsense has to stop. I just purchased the timeshare over a week ago and now I read all these horrid stories about mostly negative experiences. Hope this comment is read and some action is taken. Maybe a Petition?
and what can you do to rescind the contract or mortgage AFTER that cooling-off period?? In my case, me and my family were on vacation in Orlando, FL and we unfortunetelly bought a timeshare from westgate resorts.. when we went back to Brazil we started paying the mortgage but due to the bad economic crisis going on in the country we cannot afford it anymore and we need to cancel or rescind the contract, but we signed it on April this year.. PLEASE, DOES ANYBODY KNOW HOW TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM????
Did you find a solution? I've been looking for the same thing and getting no where.
My firm specializes in canceling contracts. (number redacted)
Also, you can google rescission period by state for timesahres if that helps
Good luck!!
A sales contract must follow state law in order to be enforceable. If the contract does not address the recission right then it will be enforceable against the seller anyways. State law trumps the language of the contract.
My email it email@example.com
We made a mistake purchase a time share at Wyndham today and we just did a handwritten letter stating the cancellation process mailed it back the same day we purchased.
My question is since they put 20,000 on my credit on PayPal for 6 months. Is there anyways I can contract PayPal right Away? Or should I wait to hear back from them? please help. My number is 832 228 6211. Thanks
In the US, the cancellation period varies by state to state, and it goes from 3 to 15 days. The law that applies for the cancellation is the one from the state where the timeshare was purchased. The cancellation should also be communicated in writing.
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Are the days posted actual including weekends or does it mean business days? I just got back to Chicago from Las Vegas after this whole timeshare incident.
Be aware that if you were looking at a timeshare in a foreign country and they call you in your state, and you like what you here and sign a contract, get the rest of the info and it is not what you thought you were getting, you have no recission period. This just happened with us in Aruba. We had been looking for something when we down there and they supposedly got something we were asking for. They told us about the timeshare and asked us to sign a contract (because other wanted it too) and they would send us all the info after the agreement was sent back. We also had to give them our credit card then. When they sent all the paperwork, we felt there was misleading info and since we were within our state's recission period, we sent a letter asking to cancel. We were informed that there was no recission period because even though we were contacted back in the States, this was sold under their country's laws, no recission period. And to top it off, our charge card charged us a foreign tax fee.
Are those calendar days or work days?
Don't know where you found (7 Business Days) for the state of Missouri, but I called attorney generals office and they said 5 days.. Can you explain the (7 Business Days) as I used your criteria for rescission, which was the 5th Business day but actual day 7 according to calendar.. So my question is this: Did I meet the requirements fir recession in Missouri?
I specifically asked when I purchased how long I would have to change my mind. 5 business days.
It all depends on what your contract says. I was told 5 business days, also. Contract states CALENDAR days. So Im screwed.
I have read on another website that if your Contract/Deed does not mention a timeshare rescission then it does not matter how long after you purchase your timeshare you could always rescind. Is this true?
I am not an attorney, but I would say that if there is no language in the contract about a rescission period, then there is no rescission period.
Our Florida contract says 10 days as required by Florida law but if they leave it out, I think I read it is one year.
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We made a timeshare purchase in Las vegas, my husband and I are from France. We were not inform about the cooling off period, and since we are on holiday we were not really able to read the contract and just proceeded with our holiday as scheduled. Now that we are able to check and do some research about GandView Las Vegas, we are not happy with our purchase. And to add to our frustration we are only given 5 day cooling off period (resicion)which was not informed to us. At this point it has been 12 days and we are back in France. Is there anything else we can do about this? I would appreciate any advise and hope someone can help us. We are new with the concept of timeshare and were attracted to some promises that later on as per research are all false. Please help.
I'm on a similar situation 🙁
What happened? Were you able to cancel the deal?
I'm another one who purchased the timeshare from Grand View in my vacation. Checked my papers and agreements only after my vacation was over (i.e. after 5-days revoking period). I'd like to know what did people in my shoes end up doing, did you guys started paying of your mortgage?
In March we had a similar situation, we were told that the resort we were deeded with thru Wyndham was being sold and they were transfering out people to other deeds (more exspensive) to help us members but come to find out they are not selling the original resort at all and it was all for nothing. I have found a state statute that may assist us with unconscionable contracts when dealing with timeshares. Research you may have something like that as well. If you have any other advice please let me know.
did the state statute help break the contract for you Ellie?
If so what is your state? I bought into the grandview at Las Vegas as well and am not happy with it at all. need advise what to do.
Hello what did you do to cancel your time share and other fees and mortgage? Did you write a letter and email them? I have the same situation, I paid almost 3000 but realize after 10 days that is not practical and I am not happy. I think they will not refund the deposit. Do we need to state reason why we like to cancel it? Please let me know. I called the salesperson , he told me to wait for my card to arrive and to go vacation with my timeshare , just pay for 1-2 months the mortgage and tax maintenance fee 349 + 200 because they won't refund my deposit, any advise? I'M not sure if I have time and if hotels are available. He said I can start checking the website after Maitenance membership is paid
Hi Karen,
I'm just signed my contract at Grandview at Vegas on 01/11/2016. I want to cancel it because it is the BIG LIES but I can't because it passed 5 days. I deposited almost $5'000 and found out it the bad deal with crazy contract . I meet a lawyer in my state- California , he read the contract an said it the bad deal an crazy contract , you need to get out of them to avoid problems in the future . I looking for the specialist lawyer in Nevada to cancel contract and request for full refund. If you want in, contact me at [redacted]
Please count me in Tam Le,I need to get rid of this scam too. I also bought it January 4,2016 and want out and a full refund. Help!
Hello,I'm Ana and I just got suckered into getting timeshare. I don't how it even work or anything but for some reason I don't think it's going to work for me. I did my down payment yesterday 05/29/16I really would like to cancel it . It was bought in vegas. Help,anyone?
DO NOT BELIEVE THEM! He wants you to wait, because by then it will be too late.
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can someone tell me if recission period laws are the same when i buy a timeshare RESALE as it is when i buy from the developer?
Hello Kirstin.
Have you had any luck as I am in the same situation and just want out of the contract.
No responses…??? And no luck getting much information! But thank you for asking…glad to know i'm not the only sucker out there! 🙂 Please let me know if you get any information because i am really at wits end! Thanks so much!
in most cases rescission does not apply to resales.


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RBFF names Take Me Fishing sweepstakes winner
Alabama resident Donna Jo Fleming has won the #FirstCatch sweepstakes, which the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation organized as part of its Take Me Fishing campaign.
The grand prize is a 2015 Ranger Z521c rigged with an Evinrude E-TEC G2 250 H.O.
The Instagram- and Twitter-based sweepstakes encouraged users to share photos and videos of their first catch.
Fleming, who has 15 grandchildren, fishes regularly for bass near her home in Cullman County. She and her husband submitted photos during the contest of fish they had caught in a nearby pond. She will take delivery of her boat today at Airport Marine in Alabaster, Ala.
"When they contacted me saying that I won, I didn't believe it," Fleming said in a statement. "The week I found out was also the week of my 60th birthday, and it was a gift I was not expecting. Fishing has been a part of my family for a long time, and this will be an exciting new adventure for us."
The #FirstCatch sweepstakes kicked off the launch of #FirstCatch, an initiative that Take Me Fishing developed as a way for people to come together as a community and share the joys of fishing and boating.
"#FirstCatch celebrates boating and fishing's unparalleled ability to unite and entertain a multigenerational audience," RBFF president and CEO Frank Peterson said. "Since boating and fishing can be enjoyed while alongside friends and loved ones, the sport is known to create lasting memories and also helps contribute to aquatic conservation efforts. #FirstCatch creates a platform to share and reflect on these types of unforgettable experiences."
"We're very happy for Donna Jo and proud to be the grand-prize engine for Take Me Fishing's #FirstCatch sweepstakes," said Chris Berg, director of marketing and strategic planning for Evinrude. "Donna Jo and her family are guaranteed a lifetime of memories with this incredible boat-and-engine package. We're looking forward to seeing her #FirstCatch aboard her Evinrude-powered Ranger on Instagram soon."


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Avon will launch In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon, the debut fragrance for the popular actress, this November.
In Bloom was developed by perfumer Olivia Jan, and features notes of Georgia peach, tea leaves, crisp greens, star gardenia, magnolia, night-blooming jasmine, cashmere woods, hypnotic florals and amber wood crystals. Witherspoon noted that she was "really drawn by white flowers to get that sense of a steamy night somewhere in the South".
Avon In Bloom by Reese Witherspoon will be available in 50 ml Eau de Parfum ($34) or in a 30 ml concentrated version ($59). Matching body products will also be sold. (via wwd)


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The Fed, Bankers, & Thomas Jefferson
The Federal Reserve cut rates yesterday to practically zero, and committed to 'quantitative easing'. The markets applauded by rising, and the cycle of debt-and-credit goes on. Will that help us now by making us pay later? I suspect so. The previous central banker, Greenspan, created one mess, and the current one, Bernanke, is 'solving' this mess but doing the very thing that Greenspan did in 2002-2003 to fix the previous bubble that burst (internet bubble). This will get us back 'on track' - maybe - or it may end up giving us another 'lost decade' like Japan had in the 1990s. The previous post mentions the price tag on the bailouts - about $7 trillion. 2% return on 10-year treasuries is absurdly low and it makes for cheaper housing refinancing, but at the same time it inflates our currency and sows the seeds for a weak dollar and inflation down the road.
So it seems apropos to have a quote about the bankers. A tart suspicion of bankers has been an American tradition since ... Thomas Jefferson:
"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs. " - Thomas Jefferson in a Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin


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The Incredible Story of Algo & I
Master Thesis (2019), Design Academy Eindhoven
This thesis will be the establishment of an interaction between an algorithm and a designer. In the first instance the goal is to reduce its black-box character in order to create a better understanding of its workings. Then, if the designer succeeds to interact with an algorithm, the question on how this interaction can contribute to a designers' practice, will be raised. Finally, the designer will ask herself how this interaction can become a valuable collaboration for the designer.
The influence of Spatial Attention in the fight for Awareness
Bachelor Thesis (2017), Utrecht University
Ever since the outside world is a complex and ambiguous unity of information that our visual perception systems cannot take in completely, we only become aware of a vast subset of this information. Previous research revealed that information with a high ecological and emotional relevance find their access into awareness faster compared to more neutral information. In this research, we investigated if this relevance could also be created towards a stimulus with a low intrinsic relevance on itself, but with an appearance on a relevant location in visual space. We hypothesized that a previously suppressed stimulus is detected faster when the use of spatial attention (that prioritizes a certain area within the visual field) is evoked. To examine this, we made use of a b-CFS paradigm that appealed upon the unconscious perception, in combination with a spatial target detection task evoking the use of spatial attention with the help of a cuing paradigm. The results, however, reveal that the use of spatial attention evoked by this experimental setting did not have a significant effect on the detection times of a suppressed stimulus.


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Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact Announce Strategic Priorities
August 26, 2019
This month, the boards of Iowa & Minnesota Campus Compact met jointly for the first time and adopted priorities for the previously announced three-year strategic alliance between the two organizations. The priorities represent a merging of expertise and areas of focus in both states. They represent a continued effort to support a broad range of efforts related to the public purpose of higher education, including community-engaged learning, civic learning and election engagement, dialogue, and ensuring equity. See below and download the plan to learn more.


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Our Cars | Steven's E31 850Ci
It's been a while since my last update on the 850 money pit as I've moved house and had another baby, or rather the wife had a baby. However, that's not to say that the 850 has been neglected as I have managed to complete a few tasks…
I spent one evening finishing off the kick plate respray last week. There was a bit of splashing, which needed tidying up, but some alcohol wipes cleaned them right off and after being refitted they look rather smart and really accent the gold wheels. The casual observer probably wouldn't even notice they were non-OEM, which in my opinion makes them even better.
Another small job I did was to swap out the electric window control panel on the driver's door as the LEDs on mine had blown and the electric window adjustor had died. I found it for a bargain price on eBay and snapped it up within minutes of the advert being listed. Installation was a simple affair as it can simply be prized out with a couple of small screwdrivers. Unfortunately, while the unit does now illuminate, the driver's side wing mirror still struggles to move, so I will need to source a new motor.
The final small job was to do with an aspect rarely discussed in project cars: the smell. The M70 is a dirty old lump and every time I used the fan in the cabin, the warm air had a distinct smell of engine. The solution to this is to simply replace the cabin filters, but as usual, finding the parts was problematic. E31 parts are hard to source and irritatingly expensive. If they're E31-specific (i.e not shared with another model) they're normally eye-bleedingly exorbitant, and the cabin filters are just that. I could only find one company in the UK that sold them (other than BMW) and they were almost £100 for a paper filter!
Eventually, I ordered some from the good ol' US of A as, even after including the postage, they were still a lot cheaper. Fitting them was pretty simple too, they are located within the engine bay right at the back underneath a plastic cover. To gain access, I had to put the windscreen wipers on and stop them in their upright position, and then undo two small bolts to remove the panel. The filters can then be unclipped and swapped out.
The filters themselves were clearly long past their due date, as they were black and falling apart. Also, the cavity where the filters are housed was clogged up with all manner of flotsam and jetsam, so I cleaned the whole area up before slotting in the new ones and the net result is fresh smelling air coming from the heaters.


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by Emily Thornhill
Exam stress is felt every year by many students whether they are in Primary School, High School, College or University. Despite its high prevalence in all age groups, it is not particularly well managed and published advice can be ignored.
Childline's recent National Exam Stress Survey saw that 96% of 1300 students who completed their survey felt anxious about exam revision.
Dr Rachel Andrew, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, from Time Psychology Ltd has noticed how the number of children with exam stress rises in May. For children aged 7-11, they are at a crucial developmental stage where they are vulnerable due to their lack of control over external stressors.
The pressure on, and uncertainty of, the country's young generation has been positively correlated with a surge in suicide rates among our young people. Research into exam stress, depression and suicidal ideation saw that the main reported causes of depression at college/university were due to difficulties with academic achievement, loneliness, relationship problems, and issues with parents. Many students described feeling helpless and hopeless. These causes are similar to those found in a study back in 1987, showing perhaps that little has changed for the student population.
The size of the school, college or university seems to correlate with the number of students who experience depression. Lower depression rates occur in students from community colleges, perhaps because students can maintain good support networks whilst attending. Feeling part of the community is a factor that prevents low mood. So, perhaps bigger universities and colleges could take even bolder steps to ensure every student feels a part of the community that they are in. This could be done through encouraging students to join in – perhaps in volunteer work or participating in sports and activities that interest them.
Some universities such as The University of Dundee recognise exam stress to be a distinctive part of student life and they have taken steps to reduce it. Shiatsu massages given by professional masseuses were popular with students, and other 'chill out' activities such as puppy petting and craft making have been equally stress relieving. Students should research what resources their school/college/university have in place to alleviate exam stress and participate in these activities as and when they feel.
We mustn't underestimate the impact caused by parental pressure either. Recent research by Childline saw that 59% of students were feeling stressed due to pressure from their parents. Parents should look out for exam anxiety symptoms including bed-wetting in younger children, reluctance to go to school or lectures, sleep problems and lack of appetite.
Parents can do much to support their children. Dr Andrew suggests firstly empathising with them, we all know that exam season is a really difficult time. Parents can try to understand their son or daughter's low or frustrated moods and give them time and space for revision by relaxing on chores and household tasks. Parents can try to ensure that children do things outside of revision and encourage trips out or small breaks to enjoy. It is vital too that parents find a balance between what they expect of their child and what is realistically attainable. Having too high expectations can feel unachievable and hopeless, whilst too low expectations can be equally demotivating.
Some tips for students from Childline include incorporating some gentle exercise into the week. Fresh air and energy release can help to clear the mind. Try also to remember that you are not alone, and that negative thoughts or thinking styles are normal during any time of uncertainty. If students can picture their success i.e. imagine sitting the exam calmly and writing down everything they know, it can help anxious feelings and help improve performance. A well ventilated, productive environment can also encourage positivity. Getting enough sleep is vital too, unhelpful thoughts often creep in when we are tired so it is important that we try to allow our mind enough time to rest. Finally, a well balanced, healthy diet can also improve mood-swings, ensuring your body and brain have enough fuel is important when maintaining healthy nervous and digestive systems and therefore regulating your mood.
Communication is so important during exam season. Remember to talk to friends, family and tutors – remind yourself that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Try not to compare yourself with your peers, ultimately you should remember that you can only do your best. And parents can help their children to regain perspective when they are struggling. Exams can always be retaken and one bad mark does not define you or your child.
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The second day on Captiva Island got off to a perfect start. Much to my sisters dismay as she is sharing a room with me, my alarm went off at 6:30am. Without using snooze or the other alarms I had set preemptively - (Its miraculous, I know). It's much different, waking up early when away … Continue reading Good Morning Paradise
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First Day of Success-
In order for me to not only be productive but feel productive, I need to establish before hand what goals I wish to reach as well as what I need to get accomplished. In addition to setting goals and meeting them, the goals must be things that I may not normally do. I judge the … Continue reading First Day of Success-


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Posted March 10, 2014
Many people set goals to "get fit," but pursue different methods to achieve them. Some people like personal or group training sessions, while others prefer classes or weight-lifting programs. Every year new fitness ideas are introduced. Some quickly catch on and replace those that have been around for a while. What are the hot fitness trends for 2014? Review the list below.
Focus on efficiency
According to the Chicago Tribune, most Americans are busy with family and work commitments, with limited time leftover to squeeze in a regular exercise program. This year people want fitness options that allow them to strengthen muscles, burn fat and get fit – all in a minimum amount of time.
- High intensity interval training (HIIT) – This fitness effort focuses on burning fat quickly by engaging in 30 minutes of short bursts of intense exercise with limited time for recovery, which also helps develop muscular endurance and strength; popular formats include at-home DVD workout programs or run-walk intervals; fitness experts report that HIIT exercise programs done three times weekly provide better results than spending an hour jogging on the treadmill
- Integrated exertion – Instead of blocking out time during the day to exercise, many people are integrating fitness activities throughout their day, such as doing squats while brushing teeth or standing on one foot while cooking
- Fusion fitness programs – Americans enjoy fitness classes that allow them to combine cardiovascular exercises with strength training and balance, such as cycling and lifting weights or yoga and kickboxing
- Bodyweight training – This program focuses on the individual serving as the dumbbell and doing a combination of exercises, such as switching between forearm planks and palm pushups, then V-ups to burpees and finishing with squats and reverse lunges
- Mind-body fitness – The goal is to develop a clear mind and strong body by focusing on eating nutritious meals that support a healthy brain and engaging in regular fitness programs for muscular endurance
To learn more about 2014 fitness trends, review these articles:
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"Creativity is the Blue Heron within us waiting to fly; through her imagination, all things become possible." ~ Nadia Janice BrownI tried to take a picture of a blue heron at a nearby pond. She flew away on me. You can see the shot here. So I had to content myself with trying to draw her picture. I made this pencil sketch from an image I found on the internet. I used colored pencils. I had to search the bottom of my son's backpack to find a black one.
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When Honey was done, her father showed her how to dry his hair using their hair dryer. She watched him studiously. All of a sudden, they both leaped at the mirror – Honey's father's brown hair had turned red! Poor honey ran to see what was in the bottles. Yes, she had made a mistake. It was some kind of mehendi that her mother used once. Honey felt terrible. "You allowed me to practice on you and look at what I did," she cried. "It's alright," her father said. "I like this new look," he joked. So Honey finished drying his hair without burning it just before her mother returned. She found them standing in front of the big mirror. "What have you both been up to?" Veeroo was there too. They both looked curious. "Practice makes perfect." That's what the art teacher at school repeated every class. Honey knew that she needed to practice more before she opened her salon. So she invited her cousin Mohua to visit her for a facial and nail painting. "Don't tell my mother," she warned the older girl. Her father's red hair had been a disaster, but he had kept Honey's secret. So the next time that her mother went out to visit her grandparents, Mohua came over. They went straight to the bathroom because Honey was scared of making a mess on her mother's dresser. "Alright, time for your facial," she announced. Mohua was a quiet girl. She closed her eyes while her little cousin put a mixture of sandalwood powder and rosewater on her face. It was something that her mother had talked about on the phone with a friend. "Just add some rosewater to the powder for oily skin," she had said. "Are you almost done?" Mohua asked. "Yes. Don't open your eyes or talk. Wait till it dries," Honey scolded. Honey kept on touching the mask to see if it was dry. When it was dry enough, she wiped it off carefully with a wet small towel. Then she ran to her mother's room to get the pink bottle that she used for her face every morning after her bath. It said Face Lotion on it. The second practice customer liked her suddenly brighter face. Veeroo, who had been watching the whole time, wagged his tail. Now it was time for the nail painting. Honey went back to her mother's room to get the purple nail polish. That was the nicest colour. She asked Mohua to put her feet up on a chair. Honey put polish on all the fingers one by one. She tried her best to stay within the lines, but she couldn't. She was upset. "I don't think anybody will want to come to my beauty salon," she said sadly. Her cousin asked her to stop feeling bad. "Come on. Keep on trying." Honey tried again. She improved. Mohua got up to put on her shoes and leave when they heard the doorbell. Her mother was back. Her father knew about the practice session, so he tried to keep her in the living room. Honey managed to help Mohua get out the door after they had put all her mother's things where they belonged. "Mother, how are Dadu and Dida doing?" Honey went into the room and asked. Her mother stood up. Honey noticed that her toes were not painted anymore. Her fingers were plain as well. Plus, her hair was not shining and her face was sweaty. She handed a little pouch to Honey. It had a rainbow of nail paints inside it! Before Honey could ask her anything, , she said, "Let's go upstairs. I want to be your first customer." The End First published in TeleKids (An ABP Group publication)
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Honey's Beauty Salon – Part 1
Honey was the only person in her family who hated the summer holidays. Her mother was happy because she did not have to go to school to teach French classes. Her father was happy that all of them could play Snakes and Ladders together. And even Veeroo the dog was pleased. It would be nice to have everyone's attention on him all day. Honey believed that the long vacation was a waste of time. "Mother, can't you tell the other teachers to ask for a shorter holiday?" She asked hopefully each year. "Silly child! Your classmates are enjoying these five weeks. You should too," her mother would reply with a laugh. But Honey was not convinced. "Mother, most of them go on cool trips. Like Aditi is going to Goa and Jit's parents are taking him all the way to Thailand. We never go anywhere," she complained. That evening, Honey's mother went out. When she came back, she looked different. Her skin was glowing. Her hair was shining. It was tied up like a movie star's hair. Even her mother's feet looked unusual as the nails were painted dark red. Honey could not stop staring.. Her mother was not acting different though. She came in and put her bag on the counter. Then she took out her phone to check for missed calls and messages. After replying to one, she looked up at Honey. The sight of her shocked, round eyes, made her laugh loudly. "What happened," she asked. "Do I look nice?" Honey giggled. "You look so beautiful, mother! Where did you go?" "You remember where you got your haircut last time?" Her mother looked amused. Honey said yes. "Well, I went to the same place," her mother explained. "I have to attend a special lunch tomorrow," she added. Honey nodded. She wanted to grow up as soon as possible so that she could do such fun things. Haircuts were never this interesting. So when her mother was out for her lunch invitation, Honey asked her father, "Daddy, may I wash and comb your hair today please?" Her father looked surprised. He asked her if his hair looked dirty. She said no. "I just want to practice," she said. "Practice for what, Honey?" He seemed confused. "For my beauty salon," she told him. "Which beauty salon?" Her father was very serious. "My own beauty salon, Daddy. The one that I will start soon." Her father patted her head and left her for a minute to get towels and his comb. Then Honey asked him to wait. She guided him to the bathroom sink after she had kept a chair in front of it. Shampoo and conditioner bottles, a hair serum and the comb were arranged in a line. Honey's practice customer sat down. She placed a big towel around him, wrapping up his arms somehow. He could not move his arms now. "This isn't how they do it at other beauty salons," Honey thought. Then she removed the towel and wrapped it around her father properly. She felt grown up. In the next ten minutes, Honey put shampoo and conditioner in her father's hair and washed it out too. "Am I doing it correctly, Daddy," she asked him more than once. He nodded each time. Honey used her fingers to massage his head just like they did at the beauty salon that she had visited last time. When she was done, Honey wrapped another towel around her father's head. She was trying to follow the few magazines that her mother read. They had lots of pictures of grown up girls getting their hair set and makeup done. There were also pictures of them exercising and eating fruits and vegetables. She liked those pictures. First published in TeleKids (An ABP Group publication)
Pink Dresses – Part II
"What do you eat at school?" Shreya asked her. Rhea told them about the salad bar, little milk cartons and baked fish. "Wow, that sounds like a restaurant," said Sree with jealousy. She hated eating her boring home food every day. The school only had a muriwala and an ice cream cart. The girls spent… Continue reading Pink Dresses – Part II
Pink Dresses – Part I
She's coming back, finally!" Sree exclaimed. Shreya frowned. "No, she isn't. It's just for two weeks," she corrected her friend. Sree stopped grinning but refused to be sad. "We haven't seen her in one year," she thought out loud. The same question was stuck in both their minds: would Rhea be the same as before?… Continue reading Pink Dresses – Part I
Teeth Trouble
"What is your New Year's resolution, Sudeep?" Sudeep stared back at his teacher in silence. Reshmi nudged him with her elbow. But he had no answer to the question. Finally, Miss Mukherjee broke the silence. "Sudeep, what are you promising yourself to do or not do in the New Year?" Reshmi blurted out: Teacher, he… Continue reading Teeth Trouble
Greedy Giri – Part I
Giri was a great chef. Whenever he wasn't in school or doing his homework, he would be in the kitchen. "Mummy, you have taught me how to make so many things," Giri would say. "But hardly any sweet things. Please show me how to make a cake." His mother agreed. "Tomorrow, you shall learn to bake a… Continue reading Greedy Giri – Part I
Aditi's Great Escape
"Tomorrow is Holi!" Aditi's friends Priyanka and Neil shouted excitedly after school finished for the day. Aditi frowned. Neil knew that his friend disliked Holi as much as he hated eating spinach. Last year, they had covered Aditi in green and red, while she had screamed. The next three days, she didn't talk to them.… Continue reading Aditi's Great Escape
Starring Rini Ray – Part III
Rini went to her room and heard thunder outside. It reminded her of the song These are a few of my favourite things, that was sung during a rainy night in the Sound of Music. She ran into her brothers' room and started singing before they could say anything. When her song ended, she found… Continue reading Starring Rini Ray – Part III
Starring Rini Ray – Part II
"Where did you get these," they asked. Rini's brothers were surprised. The new clothes looked familiar to them. "Please wear them and let's go," Rini said, wearing her own curtain "dress". She asked her brothers to wear jackets. "But it isn't cold outside," they protested. Rini didn't want Mother to see. "Please wear your jackets.… Continue reading Starring Rini Ray – Part II
Starring Rini Ray – Part I
"Sound of Music? Did Ms Banerjee just say Sound of Music," Rini asked her friend, Vivek. Their class teacher had just announced the annual play's title, and Rini couldn't believe that it was her favourite movie. Vivek nodded his head up and down three times to reassure her. "Rini, your ears are fine," he said… Continue reading Starring Rini Ray – Part I


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How we change what others think, feel, believe and do
The Need to Believe
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We all have a need to believe. This may include:
Beliefs are seldom thought of as being belief. They are often experienced more as fundamental truths.
A scientist believes that scientific laws explain all known phenomena.
A woman believes that her husband loves her.
A person believes a weather forecast that it will rain the next day.
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We all have to live and function in the world and we cannot know everything with real certainty, even those things where we are experienced and have particular knowledge. And so we have to believe. In fact it may be said that everything is a belief, particularly when you subscribe to the view that reality is constructed in our minds from the sensory data we receive.
Thinking 'this this is a belief' is a paradox. If we believe something to be true, then we act as if it is not true, and that anyone who denies this belief is denying the truth. This makes beliefs self-healing and highly resistant to being changed.
Life is a non-stop series of predictions from trivial and likely beliefs, such as that when we open our front door, there will be a whole world on the other side, to complex assessments of market demographics and political vote-catching. In all of these, we have to found our decisions more or less on beliefs. In some decisions we can be more certain, but even then we have to believe that the data we are using is valid or that our past experiences are good predictors of the future.
Believing can be a conscious choice, though often people do not notice beliefs being formed. They can appear from personal decisions, such as through logical analysis and conclusion. They often, however, come from other people. We get a lot of social beliefs through cultural inculcation when we are children. We also get beliefs from education as we accept what teachers tell us as being true. Later, we may also develop beliefs through experience and continued study. All this education works because we need to believe. If we demanded proof for everything, we would learn very little.
The need for shared belief is a basic requirement for social acceptance and feeds the need to belong. Joining any group means accepting those things that the group assumes to be unquestionably true. We also seek independence through beliefs we choose ourselves. It is a point of preference whether we accept more beliefs from others or derive them ourselves.
The need for religious belief is very significant, as can be seen in the independent founding of religions around the world, and it has been said (by Voltaire, no less) that if God did not exist, then we would invent him. In 'modern' cultures, deity-based belief has largely been supplanted by scientific belief. These are different yet similar beliefs as they both offer us rescue from the perils of the world, and so play to our need for sense of control.
The need for a sense of control is also fundamental in other beliefs as the absolute quality of belief helps to give us certainty and so facilitate many decisions.
So what?
Tread carefully around beliefs as challenging these can result in a fierce response. It can be easier to play to this need, for example by giving explanations for events and ideas that have a significant element of belief (although beliefs proposed should not contradict any strong beliefs the person already holds).
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Diana's Dreams by Joan Hanger was published May 15th, 2018 by Austin Macauley Publishers LLC. Princess Diana was intrigued by the puzzling meanings of dreams! Little did Joan realize that Diana dreamt of her own funeral! Even Diana thought the dream was picturing the Queen Mother's funeral because it was a ritual for the Queen Mother to ride along the path of her funeral so that she could inspect which flowers would be in bloom.
When Diana explained her dream, Joan thought it meant the 'death' of her marriage to Prince Charles, as the Royal Divorce had just been announced. Joan Hanger had the experience, and, indeed, the privilege of helping this most fascinating and wonderful lady analyze her dreams and nightmares! Continue reading


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Bolton School Former Pupils
Heather Henry
Heather Henry (née Fisher, 1972-1979)
I left school to become a student nurse at Manchester Royal Infirmary. After that I worked for the majority of my career as a nurse and then manager in the NHS, before starting my own business, Brightness Management, with the aim of offering 'a few bright ideas for health and social care'.
My focus is on social innovation – new approaches to help the most disadvantaged in society. I work in equal partnership with communities across the UK to build community spirit and enable local people to help themselves. Currently I am working on new ways to help disadvantaged fathers improve their own wellbeing, and by doing so, improve the lives of their children. If you look up 'Salford Dadz' on Facebook, you can see how they are doing.
A former Director of Primary Care, in January 2016 I was elected as Co-Chair of the NHS Alliance, which for the last 18 years has had a reputation for being a forward-thinking primary care membership organisation which influences national health and social care policy and strategy. It is the first time that the NHS Alliance, born from a group of passionate GPs 18 years ago, has ever elected a nurse as Chair and I am so proud to have my profession acknowledged in that way.
I was a practice nurse in the rich community of Longsight Manchester and now I try to support others. In 2015 I started the NHS Alliance national network for general practice nurses alongside fellow nurse Louise Brady, and the network is gaining ground fast. My other passion at NHS Alliance is addressing inequality and explaining how equality can be achieved by giving people control over their own lives, addressing social isolation and giving confidence back to some of the most damaged in our society.
I was recognised in 2013 by the Queen's Nursing Institute, an organisation that drives forward nursing outside hospitals, for my leadership ability in community nursing and I hold the honorary title of 'Queen's Nurse'. The QNI enables nurses like me to have a voice at the highest level and it allows us to talk about what really matters to ordinary people and how, together with local people, we can make things better. Being listened to is so powerful and I try to give this to residents who offer me their time and knowledge.
In 2015 I was named as one of the 48 most inspirational nurse leaders in the country. I was nominated by readers of Nursing Times and was selected by an independent panel of national nurse leaders in the four nations of the UK. They tell me I am changing the way public health is done and this is my mission.
I believe in being an active resident myself. I became a trustee for the award-winning Greater Manchester charity Being There, formerly CALLPlus, which offers emotional and practical support to people with cancer and other life limiting illnesses. I didn't have the support of such an organisation when my own parents became infirm, so I try to ensure that others do.
Born in Bolton, I now live in my adopted town of Sale with my husband Keith, where I volunteer my time as a community ambassador and as Co-Chair of Sale Locality Partnership, where local people and services come together to make the Sale area a better place. I have a step daughter and two lovely grandchildren, a dog and a cat. I'm learning to paint and I write poetry – my uncle Jim Atherton is a famous Lancashire dialect poet and he inspires me.
What is your connection to Bolton School? Were any other members of your family here?
My family was a very ordinary Lancastrian one, full of general managers of the local Co-op and mill workers, but they pushed me to do my 11+ and I attended Bolton School on a direct grant. I am still the only family member to go to Bolton School. My parents aren't alive to read this, but I just want to say thank you and how very right you were.
What is your fondest Bolton School memory?
My friends of course, and all the fun we had – at Cautley, on The Levels, writing stories together, the Great Hall at Christmas, singing in Latin and French – I still know all the words! My neighbour Mandy Strickleton (née Evans) was my best friend at School and still is today.
Did any member of teaching staff particularly inspire you while you were at School?
Mrs Tate I guess. She was my first form teacher and surrogate school mother. Every time I hear Latin I hear her voice.
What do you feel your experience at Bolton School has given to you personally?
Independent thought and spirit. I am afraid it did not serve me well in the NHS. It was due to these traits that I was selected by forward thinking NHS managers, but those who inherited me often felt challenged by it.
What is the best career advice you can give to Bolton School pupils today?
Know your strengths and find ways to develop them rather than always focus on correcting your weaknesses. Know what makes you happy and do that, not what is expected of you by others. Be the change you want to see in the world. Don't decide what you want to be too early because you and your circumstances will evolve. Take chances, even later in your career, like me.
What do you think about Bolton School's 100 Campaign aim to re-establish genuine open access through its bursary fund?
As a nurse, the evidence tells me that we need to give all children the best start in life in order to address inequalities, because inequality leads to premature mortality and morbidity. It's as simple as that. Education is one of the biggest social determinants in a person's life, but the family one is born into is the most important.
My advice to all those involved in the 100 Campaign is to consider how to support the parents as well as the child from a challenged background. If the parents don't understand what happens at School and how to offer support, then the child may feel conflicted. Monitor progress to check for any inequalities across the social gradient in terms of progress, so it isn't just equal entry it is equal outcomes.


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Dropbox snaps up Mailbox app to boost its cloud-based arsenal
Cloud storage expert Dropbox has announced a major acquisition in the form of the popular email application Mailbox.
The free Gmail client has been a revelation since it launched for the iPhone and iPod touch back in January, with well over half a million people currently residing on the app's waiting list.
Although the company was quick to assure it will not be swallowed or disbanded, that list may be cleared a little sooner after it joined forces with Dropbox's excellent, multi-platform online storage ecosystem.
The app, which pulls in Gmail from the cloud and delivers it securely, said it needed a company like Dropbox to help it achieve its potential.
"Dropbox are a profoundly talented bunch who build great tools that make work frictionless, and Mailbox fits Dropbox's mission like a glove. Plus, they've got a ton of experience scaling services and are experts at handling people's data with care. In short, Dropbox is our kind of company," read a post on the company blog
"To be clear, Mailbox is not going away. The product needs to grow fast, and we believe that joining Dropbox is the best way to make that happen. Plus, imagine what cool things you could do if your Mailbox was connected to your Dropbox…"
Another post on the Dropbox blog welcomed Mailbox to the family and cited both service's missions to make life simpler and easier for web and mobile users.
The company wrote: "Like many of you, when we discovered Mailbox we fell in love – it was simple, delightful, and beautifully engineered. Many have promised to help us with our overflowing inboxes, but the Mailbox team actually delivered.
"After spending time with Gentry, Scott, and the team, it became clear that their calling was the same as ours at Dropbox – to solve life's hidden problems and re-imagine the things we do every day. We all quickly realised that together we could save millions of people a lot of pain."
The price of the acquisition has not been disclosed, but we can certainly see big things on the horizon from this pair, who appear to be a match made in the heaven… or at least the clouds.
Via CNET


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The Law Offices of Adam Dayan represents parents of children with special needs in pursuing appropriate educational programs and services for their children. We represent children of all different ages who have a wide range of special education needs. It is never too early for a parent to seek help. We encourage parents to become informed early, and we provide guidance through all stages of the special education process.
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Children With Autism Removed From Their Home By Child Protective Services
On February 11, one of the boys had a seizure in the family's driveway at the same time that the school bus was coming to pick him up. The bus driver became concerned and called 911. When the cops arrived they noticed that the home was filled with garbage and an enclosure made out of net was set up to contain the young boy. On its face, the fact that parents would confine their child in such a way might sound cruel and bizarre. Upon further inspection, it appears that these parents were well-regarded by various medical professionals involved in these children's lives for the way they raised their children, and the parents did this as a means of protecting their son who had a tendency to wander and hurt himself with surrounding objects in the home. The garbage that was noticed throughout the house was due to renovations that the family was having done to the home. These explanations were not enough for the child services agencies which removed the children from the home on March 4 and separated them not only from their parents but also from each other.
I don't know what to make of this story. It is bizarre sounding. The agencies have stated that they are planning to return the children to their home with conditions to be imposed regarding their living environment. What limitations will they be imposing and should they be imposing any limitations at all? One wonders about due process and what sort of investigation the government conducted before removing these children. One also thinks about the kids - if these children have severe autism, they probably don't know how to communicate their needs or feelings...making this a very frightening experience for them.


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