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WLC Comments on the Harassment Bill
The Women's Legal Centre (WLC) says however good the recently tabled Protection from Harassment Bill might be, it will fail unless it is properly implemented.
WLC's Cherith Sanger says the Domestic Violence Act was designed to cover situations where the harassment occurred between partners in a domestic relationship.
Sanger argues that the state's failure to comply with its duties has often led to dire consequences for women in that they or their loved ones are either killed or seriously injured by their abusers.
To read the article titled, "Women's lobby warns on Harassment Bill," click here.Source:Business DayPoverty Not Linked to Violence – SAIRR
The South African Institute for Race Relations (SAIRR) says the Eastern Cape municipalities have the highest murder rate, 54 murders per 100 000 people, and a poverty rate of 62 percent.
In the same vein, the organisation says Limpopo municipalities recorded the lowest murder rate while sharing the same poverty rate. Western Cape municipalities also recorded a high murder rate with a low poverty rate of 27.5 percent.
These are the findings that form part of a local government study which assessed 80 indicators from each of 52 metropolitan and district municipalities.
To read the article titled, "Violence not tied to poverty: Study," click here.Source:Sunday TimesUnited Nations Launches the UNiTE Campaign
The United Nations (UN) secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, has urged African all African leaders to show more political leadership by emphasising an end to male violence against women and girls in their home countries by endorsing the UNiTE campaign.
The UNiTE campaign was originally launched in 2008 and was introduced to bring in a number of UN agencies to work together in ending gender-based violence around the world.
The African component of the campaign was launched at the summit, and in a message read by the Under secretary-general, Abdoulie Janneh, on the secretary-general's behalf, Janneh called on African leaders to take concrete steps to end impunity for violence against women and girls.
To read the article titled, "UN secretary-general launches Unite Campaign at summit," click here.Source:All AfricaNGO Sensitises Women on Human Rights
BOABAB for Women's Human Rights, a Nigerian-based NGO, has stressed the need for the society to accord women the respect due to them.
The organisation states that women deserve to enjoy their human rights in a male dominated world where men decide affairs including making some fundamental decisions and choices for women, thereby oppressing them.
The organisation's Ngozi Nwosu-Juba says that, ""…we are reminding and sensitising the public on the right of women by joining our sisters and brothers all over Africa to fight violence against women."
To read the article titled, "Baobab sensitises women on human rights," click here.Source:All AfricaCall to Decriminalise Prostitution
Sex workers' advocates have called for the decriminalisation of prostitution in South Africa as a preventive measure to contain the spread of HIV during this year's World Cup.
Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce, director, Eric Harper, says that a rise in demand for prostitution during the World Cup could be a 'recipe for disaster', as researchers have estimated that almost half of female sex workers in Johannesburg alone have HIV.
Harper is of the view that decriminalisation could improve public authorities' access to sex workers and prevent the spread of HIV.
To read the article titled, "South African NGO calls for the decriminalisation of prostitution," click here.Source:Panos LondonArticle link:Judgement reserved in Malema's Hate Speech Case
Judgement in the hate-speech case against African National Congress Youth League president, Julius Malema, has been reserved in the Equality Court.
Magistrate, Colleen Collis, says that she will indicate the date that judgement will be handed down at a later stage.
Malema was taken to court by the Sonke Gender Justice Network over his comments that President Jacob Zuma's rape accuser had a nice time during the alleged incident.
To read the article titled, "Judgement reserved in Malema Equality Court case," click here.Source:Mail&GuardianCall for Compulsory HIV Testing for Alleged Rapists
Rape victims should be encouraged to apply for compulsory HIV testing of alleged rapists. This is the view of Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya.
Mayende-Sibiya argues that rape survivors should fully utilise the provisions of the Sexual Offences Amendment Act, adding that they [survivors] have a right to request compulsory HIV testing of an alleged offender.
"We have to ensure that survivors know about this provision and are able to utilise it," explains Mayende-Sibiya. She was speaking at an event to mark 16 Days of Activism Campaign on No Violence against Women and Children in Durban.
To read the article titled, "Rapist HIV tests compulsory," click here.Source:News24TAC Urges Zuma to Show Men How to Treat Women
AIDS activist group the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has called for a radical approach to halt gender-based violence and HIV in South Africa.
The TAC is also urging President Jacob Zuma to throw his weight behind efforts to change men's attitudes and behaviour towards women and girls.
The organisation is also commending Zuma's administration for showing the political will to fight the HIV and AIDS and tuberculosis pandemics. The comments come a day before South Africans commemorate the World AIDS Day on 1 December 2009.
To read the article titled, "Zuma urged to show men how to treat women," click here.Source:Independent OnlineTake Back the Tech! 16 Days of Activism against Violence against Women
From 25 November to 10 December, get ready to click your mouse, flex your SMS fingers and engage full energy to take control of technology to end violence against women. APC's Women's Programme calls on users of the radio, television, Internet, e-mails and mobile phones to Take Back the Tech!
Take Back the Tech! is an initiative of the APC Women's Networking Support Programme (APC WNSP), a global network of women who support women's networking for social change and women's empowerment through the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), especially Internet, founded in 1993.
What is the campaign about?
Take Back the Tech! is a collaborative campaign for anyone using the Internet and technology to protest violence against women (VAW). Initiated by APC's women's programme (APC WNSP) in 2006, and built by a diverse movement of individuals, organisations, collectives and communities, the campaign is part of the UN-sanctioned 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence which begins on November 25 each year. It is our right to shape, define, participate, use and share knowledge, information and technology, and to create digital spaces that are safe and equal.
Take Back the Tech! calls all users of information and communications technologies (ICTs) - especially girls and women but also men and boys - to take control of technology and consciously use it to change unequal power relations. Take Back the Tech! will be happening all over the world, including in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Republic of Congo, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, South Africa, Uganda as part of APC WNSP's efforts to achieve Millenium Development Goal 3 to promote gender equality and empower women.
In Malaysia, women in the community are learning how to blog, and posting their perceptions on violence against women in their own language, in Mexico, women's communication rights activists and journalists plan for 16 days of feminist tweeting on technology how-tos and against violence against women, and in the Republic of Congo, students will write and perform a play on violence against women and technology.
How can you Take Back the Tech?
Spread the word - state your stand and help us spread the word about the campaign. Send this message on, change your e-mail signature or status messages to point to the campaign website, send a digital postcard, put the campaign banner on your site, chalk it on a sidewalk, any creative ways you can think of to spread the word! If you are on Twitter, tweet with us by using the hashtag: #takebackthetech. If you are a blogger, ka-BLOG with us :) Spread the word by translating actions and slogans in your local languages, and disseminating the campaign and its daily actions through any of your online channels.
16 daily actions - simple daily actions throughout the 16 days show how to use technology strategically to counter VAW. From sending SMS, to making digital postcards, learning a new software, playing with radio or remembering forgotten names in the history of IT development, you can take action with the tools and platforms you have at hand. Check the campaign website during the 16 days to take part in daily actions.
Ka-BLOG with us - explore and broaden the knowledge around technology and Internet and violence against women by joining the Take Back the Tech! 16-day blogathon. New to blogging? This is the perfect reason to start your own, or at least, click that "comment" button to have your say. In Filipino slang, "ka-BLOG" means someone you blog with, we can all blog together to raise awareness and help end VAW. Tag your blog posts using Technorati tag: "takebackthetech", or register your blog on the campaign website, or e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com. Join our movement to transform the blogosphere!
Start a campaign - start your own Take Back the Tech! campaign. Independent and creative initiatives to Take Back the Tech! are taking off in different parts of the world, translating content and action to address local needs and priorities. Use the campaign website to highlight your action, or find information and resources. There are campaign kits, images and graphics, tips on how to be safe online, articles and links, available in English, Spanish and French. If you don't have an online publishing space, you can have your own page on the site. Email us to let us know how we can support your action at email@example.com.
Digital stories, audiocasts & more - learn by listening to the experience and stories of women and men affected by VAW. The campaign website will feature digital stories, audiocasts, video clips and postcards. If you have something you would like to share, just log on to the campaign site and submit your story.
Suggest an action - help shape the campaign by sharing your experience and ideas. If you have thoughts, e-mail us or log on to the site, and make it part of the campaign.
Check www.TakeBackTheTech.net daily from 25 November to 10 December, and take control of technology to end violence against women.
For more information, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com, join the campaign on Facebook or Twitter (#takebackthetech and #dominemosTIC) or connect with other campaigners.
Also contact Erika Smith, Communications Coordinator of APC WNSP if you require any additional information.
Speaking Out Can Set You Free
What do you think of when you see a butterfly? Beautiful colours! Freedom after the struggle to break out of a cocoon! The sky is the limit! Reaching up; reaching out!
These were just a few of the answers given by survivors of gender violence who over the last five years have come out to tell their stories. Gathered together at a workshop convened by Gender Links (GL) ahead of the Sixteen Days of Activism on Gender Violence from 25 November (International Day of No Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), the women took some time to pause to recall what speaking out has meant to them.
The butterfly is the symbol of the "I" Stories brand that these women have created, as well as a profound metaphor for their lives. As facilitator Mmatshilo Motsei (a long-time gender activist assisting survivors to recover and regain their health and well-being), sketched out the life cycle of a butterfly, lights went on in the eyes of the 25 women who had come together to take stock of their healing journey.
"The caterpillar is a victim whose hopelessness is compounded when it closes up in a cocoon," Motsei said. "The butterfly that emerges is a survivor with new found freedom and possibilities. That does not mean your flight will always be a smooth one. Sometimes the most profound lessons are learned from taking the wrong turn. We think of healing as a destination but it is a journey, with several land marks along the way. Talking is the beginning of that journey."
When the "healing through writing project" in first started in 2004, it was fraught with risks. What if women who came out to tell their stories, especially through the media, suffered even more violence at the hands of abusive partners? What would happen after the near celebrity status accorded by the Sixteen Days came to an end? How would we respond to expectations raised for jobs and security?
Each year as Sixteen Days approaches, in collaboration with support and counseling organisations, GL puts out a call to anyone wishing to share their story. Gathering together in a workshop setting, survivors first tell each other their stories. They then go off and write them with the support of a team of editors, before the stories are finally sent to the mainstream media.
The stories are widely disseminated and published by newspapers and online outlets. Many stories also generate requests for interviews by the electronic media and survivors are often asked to speak at public events, lead marches and get involved in gender violence campaigns.
The stories of over 55 survivors that GL has worked with in South Africa, chronicled in four "butterfly" books that also include stories from other Southern African countries, cover every race and age group. They range from a woman who had her jail sentence lifted after murdering a sadistic partner following years of physical and emotional torture, to another forced to watch her husband having sex with his girlfriend in the same bed.
This year, even as equally gruesome "I" Stories started to pour in ahead of the Sixteen Days, we decided to follow up on past participants to get some idea of what effect speaking out has had on their lives. Some could not be traced. Others preferred not to continue to be associated with gender violence related work.
However, the half who responded to the alumni call and spent a weekend writing follow up "I" stories shared uplifting stories of what breaking out of the cocoon has meant for them. At least three have become counselors at the shelters where they once took refuge. Rehanna, a Muslim woman living with HIV and a participant in the very first "I" story workshop, is now a well-known advocate of disclosing one's HIV status.
Rose Thamae's three-generation story of enlisting her daughter and granddaughter to the cause after a gang rape left her with HIV has inspired hundreds here and abroad. She leads Lets Grow, a vibrant community-based HIV and AIDS care network in Orange Farm with branches in Lesotho.
Thamae has spoken on global stages from India to the United Nations in New York. Her young granddaughter Kgomotso says, "Even though I am sometimes stigmatised because of my grandmother's experiences, I would much rather have them out in the open than the subject of rumours and gossip. Mothers should be honest with their daughters. The truth will set you free."
Marco Ndlovu, a lesbian who has suffered untold pain at the hands of her family and a community determined to "fix her" has written Zulu poems and become a gay rights activist, marching recently to the Uganda embassy to demand the repealing of a bill to stamp out homosexuality in the East African nation.
Participants at the weekend workshop pointed out that putting painful experiences to paper helps you to think through, understand, and come to terms with what has happened. Noting that "a story told is a burden shared" one participant said that reading other stories helped her realise that things could have been worse. Two participants said that documenting their experiences helped their perpetrators to see the light. In one case, in-laws, previously unaware of their son's conduct, came to apologise.
When Sweetness Gwebu first participated in the "I" Story project in 2007 after 37 years of living in an abusive relationship, she did not want her name used. The following year, her image and name graced the foreword to the 2008 "I" Stories book. Now she is writing a book that probes deeper into the causes of gender violence. "What I have found not even a psychiatrist would know," she said.
Grace Maleka who became disabled because of a car accident, recounts how after her story of abuse aired on ETV, she received several calls from community members saying she had lied. Written story in hand, she stood her ground and has gone on to give dozens of media interviews, especially with local community radio stations, and become a leading for disabled women, especially on issues of gender violence.
The experience of participating in cyber dialogues, and having her story posted on Women 24 where it received many comments has opened her eyes to the potential power of information technology in the campaign for women's rights.
Maleka compares herself to a driver who looks in the right mirror, the left mirror, and the rear view mirror before overtaking a car on the highway. "When you have done all that, there is only one way to go and that is forward," she said. "For me, there is no turning back."
- Colleen Lowe Morna is Executive Director of Gender Links. This article is part of the GL Opinion and Commentary Service that offers fresh views on every day news. More information on the Sixteen Days of Activism campaign can be found on www.genderlinks.org.za. This article is also published on the Citizen Journalism in Africa (CJA) Portal.Author(s):Colleen Lowe Morna


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Just a miiinute! I'm in my niiiiighty! Eeep! Here Tricia's gone an linked to me, and I've nothing to say. I'm working on a collection of short stories (an early version of my thesis for the conclusion of the MA portion of my MA/MFA program), and spring has completely sprung, complete with sun & flowering trees and a return to sandals as daily footwear. It's hard for a girl to stay focused. But blogging! Must! Continue! So, what can i tell you about my little life? Brian and I went for several walks today, one of which ended with a sausage and a beer at Toronado's. They had something on tap called 'nogginbonker,' but I was afraid to try it. And that, my friends, is all you're getting. |
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OMG!!!! I have been saying the just a minute phrase so much lately!!! I got AAlex to say it too! Hahahahahaha
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The beach these days can be more of a sandy catwalk than a place to relax and unwind. It's always been said that women dress not to impress men but to impress other women and purchasing the latest in beachwear fashion is a decision, which isn't taken lightly for some. Magazines will be full of the hottest celebrities who are the leaders in the modern day woman's fashion and if Cheryl Cole is sporting a mismatched bikini you can be sure the high street will soon be full of the same design. Jewels and diamantes have been added to beachwear in recent years and this goes to show that there are costumes for practicality and then there's a bikini with diamonds on which you wouldn't possibly swim in! So the second decision to make is, it for actual beach use or to join the beach catwalk parade?
Depending on your physique, confidence and preference where you look to purchase beachwear can really differ. There's the celebrity magazines, cat walks and trendy high street shops which all show the most modern up to date beach fashion or if you are a little shier and are looking for more of a camouflage costume then there's shops and websites dedicated to sizes 12 and over where the choice of beach fashion is still very much like those in the gossip magazines but with added benefits such as tucked in waists, cupped bras and stomach covers.
The possibly most important decision, or at least most practical is budget! Where as some, possibly younger and more trendy women will be willing to get into debt to buy the latest designer beachwear comprising of diamonds, jewels and a designers logo, it's not something every woman can do. The range of outfits in the shops for the beach over the summer months is extensive and whether you're shopping in a high end boutique or a cheaper clothes chain store they basically all stock the same thing, beachwear! The cheaper clothes chain stores tend to design their clothes on what is currently favourite in the fashion world, whereas the higher end shops are the leaders of this so each store will have something indeed similar and it is worth checking out the cheaper stores first before spending big money on an item you will probably not get much use out of.
So now you have a fairly good idea of what is required when purchasing beachwear and it is possibly something you will regret for a long time if not done perfectly right, especially with modern day social networking sites where images can stay with you forever you don't want it to be of you in an unflattering bikini or costume so for this reason the perfect decision must be made, for your own sense of self and to feel comfortable whilst looking great and the present days high street stores have every angle covered for this.


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10 years ago US$1 bought AUD$1.52 so we Aussies basically doubled the US$ price of a model by the time freight was included. Global economics aside, $2.5K for a model of this caliber is still "cheap" compared to reproducing one yourself. If you dont agree, then you can have two Vultures for the price of a Maxa ... great value D |
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Wow 2600 are we trying to kill F3J how do expect to grow the sport with $2600 planes and you need a couple of them then and $2000 dollar winch what happened to keeping J from getting expensive like B. How are we going to encourage junior pilots to fly when there dads can't afford the planes themselves. I guess I know why RES is getting bigger.
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Who says you have to fly a Maxa?
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I think it it's well worth $2,600.00. It hasn't lost a contest yet! When it has to compete against less expensive planes ( I think that is every plane out there), the Maxa will seek it's true value.
This plane is not priced to promote the sport, it is priced to make as much as possible from the people who do promote the sport. Only the top flyers will probably buy this plane for this price anyway, so I'm sure it will do fine. |
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One can't go wrong, especialy when you crash some of these giga dollar plastic babies you learn more about life than a year in a monastery. No pain no gain isn't it
Imagine that playfull big fat dog playing and fouling around with a wiggling tail & stepping on that just unpacked Maxa wing that lies the grass. Poll your own spiritual level: 1) Smile and blood pressure doesn't change, call the dog, give it a kiss & hug and say: "You realy didn't know what ya doing did ya, I love you dogy doggy doodiedoo." 2) The riotgun speeks the tale of eternal dogfields. |
Jul 09, 2011, 09:09 AM | |
Relatively speaking Maxa is not that expensive, actually less 2x what the others cost.
Currently I fly Aspires. A nice plane. Also Xplorer, Perfect, Satori, Supra etc. are nice planes. If there were a new plane that would give me clearly better contest performance than Aspire, say 5 positions up in the list in 100 pilot contest, I would pay 5ke for it without blinking my eye. Fortunately F3J is about flying skills. One cannot buy the wey into podium in F3J The real question is: is Maxa worth to mess with? Lighter than 1.9-2kg superfloaters are nice idea but in contest environment they are not needed that often. Maxa might have superior performance is some niche conditions, but in more general terms working with the current airframes is a more rational choise. Or just travel to big competitions to learn something! One can fly a long way zig zag across the Europe with 2000e |
Jul 16, 2011, 05:58 AM | ||
There is no real difference in cost between F3B and F3J, just a percieved difference. That is because you have to pay towers and pay their expenses at a big contest. In F3B you have actual equipment (winches and line) to buy. Models cost the same and you need 3 for both if you want to be competitve at the world level. When I was a junior 20 years ago, I couldn't afford a molded plane either. But I flew the best I could with what was available to me and my family. I learned a lot of fabrication skills because of that. I also didn't have the expectation of going to a WC until I was an adult, with a job and could really afford the right equipment. |
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The Respiratory Care field offers challenge and mobility. Working as a member of the health care team, you will participate in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with diseases of the heart and lungs. You will be prepared to give patients both emergency and long-term life support in a continually changing environment. The curriculum is designed to be offered to students on the Big Rapids campus as well as at a number of off campus locations in the State and includes a combination of theory, laboratory and clinical coursework. Students in off campus locations will take lecture courses in a mixed format. Among the areas of study are human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, pharmacology and mathematics. Other courses deal with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures and tests, equipment, patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the application of clinical practice guidelines, patient care outside of hospitals, cardiac pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory health promotion and disease prevention. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Students will have the opportunity to practice skills in a laboratory setting prior to clinical practicum experiences that will occur in a variety of health care settings. NOTE: The Ferris Respiratory Care Program has clinical internships in various semesters of the program and because of limited space, specific clinical site locations cannot be guaranteed. Travel and housing may be necessary to attend some clinical internship experiences. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the entry level Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) exam and then for the Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) licensure exam.
Employment opportunities include critical ventilatory management, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function testing, neonatal and pediatric respiratory care as well as home care. Prospects for the future are excellent. Growing attention to heart diseases and their cause, new developments in treating and preventing disease as well as an aging population promise to broaden the field and provide more job opportunities. The average annual salary for a fully licensed and credentialed Respiratory Therapist is $50,070.
Students must be admitted to the University and must meet qualification requirement to apply for admission to the clinical sequence of respiratory courses. To become qualified, the student must earn and maintain a minimum college GPA of 2.7 and must complete designated pre-requisite coursework, earning a minimum grade of B- in all math and science courses. To assure students of a quality education in classroom/lab and clinical practice, enrollment is limited. Students who meet or will have met the program's qualification criteria by the end of Spring semester are required to apply to the program's professional sequence between January 15 and January 30 of the year prior to the August professional sequence entry. Admission will be based on the semester of qualification.
To graduate from the Respiratory Care Program, the student must earn a "C" grade or better in each of the respiratory care courses and the CAHS core courses, and must meet all the general education requirements for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students may not progress in the program when a grade of less than "C" is earned in any respiratory course. Students may repeat one respiratory course. If the student interrupts progression in the professional sequence of the program, re-entry cannot be guaranteed due to space limitations in laboratory and clinical placement sites.
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May 30, 2014 | Decorate, Furniture, Shop Tour | 10 Comments »
Let me tell you about one of my dearest friends, Tasha and the opening of her online store, Monsoon Living. Tash and I met in the mid nineties when we were both working in the television industry and hit it off straight away. She visited me twice while I was living in Europe, was one of my bridesmaids and I was one of hers, so it goes without saying that she's a pretty special friend. Tash also has impeccable taste, which I've long admired.
Before I tell you about her online store, allow me to give a little history to it. After an expat stint in television for a few years in Hong Kong, Tash returned to Australia and decided on a career change and opened a store in the beautiful village of Peppers Creek in Pokolbin, in The Hunter Valley vineyards. There she sold the most incredible range of furniture, objects and homewares from far flung places of Eastern Asia. If I could take you into that store, you would have, like everyone who stepped foot in it, been spellbound. It was beautifully curated with each and every corner brimming with exotic fabrics, furniture and vintage architectural elements. Each time I visited, customers never just popped in, they would linger and often time with a sense of urgency that they had to leave with something from there. Her clients were locals, weekenders from Sydney along with a string of local and international well known personalities who often arranged to have her unique pieces shipped to them around the world.
A few years ago, Tasha closed the doors to Monsoon Living and I have to say that I was little sad with that chapter of her life closing; I loved visiting that store and all of the romance that went with it. It was for a very good reason though, she and her husband were renovating their home and they started a family, so the long drive from Newcastle to The Hunter Valley each day just wasn't practical anymore. Thankfully Tash didn't part with her stock, knowing that one day she'd open the doors again when the timing was right. Two adorable little boys later, I'm very excited to tell you that Monsoon Living is here again and this time, online.
Tash tells me that it's starting small with key furniture and architectural pieces and over the coming weeks and months, more of these plus a gorgeous range of homewares will be added. Pop over to have a look at her range of stock on offer and make sure you bookmark this site and follow her on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
I pretty much covet all her interesting pieces of furniture but if I have to pick my favourites, it would have to be the architectural pieces, I've seen them incorporated into renovated homes to spectacular effect. Something like these will definitely be on my radar for when I finally get my family home to renovate or build.
I'd love for you to support Tash and follow Monsoon Living on the social media channels:
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.
Note that if you're outside of Australia, she will be introducing international shipping in the near future so stay tuned!
Wishing my gorgeous friend the most wonderful online store opening and everyone a fantastic weekend.
Mel xx
All images courtesy of Monsoon Living
May 30th, 2014 at 9:35 am
I was born in Hong Kong with family there still and I absolutely adore this styling. When ever I go back to Hong Kong, I fall in love with my grandparent's very Chinese wooden furniture. None of my cousins like it because it is too "Chinese".
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May 30th, 2014 at 12:29 pmOh how lovely Genie! I hope that one day you inherit some of those pieces so that they can continue to be appreciated! Xx
Genie replied:
May 30th, 2014 at 12:37 pmI'm the only grandchild who wants them so absolutely! I just need a slightly larger home to store them.
May 30th, 2014 at 12:35 pm
I just popped over to Tasha's social media – she is a great curator there as well. Thanks for the introduction.
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May 30th, 2014 at 1:04 pmShe really is. Glad you enjoy her beautiful taste Cyndi. Have a lovely end to the week. M x
May 30th, 2014 at 2:19 pm
Thanks so much Mel… lot of love xox
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May 30th, 2014 at 4:52 pmYou're welcome Tash, all the very best for a wonderful new journey xx
May 31st, 2014 at 8:01 am
This is a very interesting story AND store: every piece is amazing and the pictures are stunning. The name of the shop is dreamy – an invitation to explore new ground.
June 3rd, 2014 at 7:09 pm
I find Hong Kong fascinating and also love this kind of furniture. Thanks for sharing Tash's story Mel, wishing her every success for her new venture.
June 4th, 2014 at 10:41 am
Loved reading the story of your friendship. How lovely!
I can just imagine Tasha's old shop. Full of unique and beautiful goodies. There's something about a brick and mortar store that is unbeatable. However, times have moved on and online is the new way forward.
The very best of luck to Tascha in her new venture. x


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BELOIT - Last Friday, a friend talked to Victoria High School junior running back Bryan Dome about shaving their heads to honor Coach Doug Oberle's mother, Pauline, and Victoria Utilities Clerk Maria Goetz. Pauline and Goetz both have cancer.
On Friday night, the Knights had a football team dinner to prepare for Saturday's Eight-Man Division II second round playoff contest at Beloit/St. John's-Tipton. Virtually all of the team and coaching staff had their heads shaved, a surprise for Oberle.
"He is just like our dad," Dome said of Oberle. "We have been with him since December working with him in the weight room and everything, so we just treat him like our second dad."
After Victoria completed a 10-1 season with a 22-16 loss to St. John's-Tipton, Oberle stood in one end zone by himself for several minutes. When Oberle was asked about the moment, he turned his head quickly. When he turned back, Oberle's eyes welled with tears. For nearly 30 seconds, Oberle couldn't find words.
"It's been a tough year for me personally, but these guys have done a great job all year of surprising me," he said. "They are a good group of kids. I didn't know they were going to do that."
Oberle, 72-19 in eight years as the Knights' head coach, then started to tear again.
"They have been great to my family all year," he said. "I don't want to take away from these guys. These guys had a great year. The whole community has done a great job of being there for me and my family. Treated us very well, and I am very grateful and thankful for the community, and the support that they have showed."
The close-knit community has long supported the sports teams and citizens. According to a March 18, 2013 City of Victoria minutes meeting, the town helped out Goetz.
"After a suggestion from City Superintendent Julius Windholz, consensus of council was to let city employees give Utilities Clerk Maria Goetz some of their accrued sick time," the minutes said.
Pauline Oberle had been in remission for five months, but it came back in midseason. She and her husband, Jim, traveled to Beloit for the game. Pauline is back in chemo now and is expected to see the doctor this week.
"Doesn't bother me at all," she said of traveling. "I am one of the lucky ones. I get tired for a week, and then I am OK. I haven't been sick with it, so that's OK. We don't know about the next round of stuff. We will see what that goes, but they recommend that I do a different treatment, so that it doesn't keep coming back."


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The NCAA released its long-awaited report at noon Friday into infractions committed by the basketball program. The team first self-report violations in 2007.
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Syracuse University fans say they are concerned about the future of the men's basketball program, but are trying to remain positive after the NCAA slapped coach Jim Boeheim's program with sanctions.
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Select the clip above to hear the full news conference with NCAA officials fielding questions from media Friday afternoon. after it slapped the Syracuse University men's basketball team with sanctions. 02:52 PM
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Nigeria oil spills: Shell rejects liability claim
The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell has rejected claims by four Nigerian farmers that it should pay compensation for damage to their land.
The farmers are suing the company in a civil court in The Hague, claiming oil spills ruined their livelihoods.
Shell's lawyers told the court it could not be held liable because most spills were caused by criminal damage.
They said repairs were hard to carry out because of insecurity in the Niger Delta.
Shell lawyer Jan de Bie Leuveling Tjeenk told the court that sabotage and oil theft were widespread in the region.
The case is being brought against Shell by the farmers and the Dutch arm of the environmental group Friends of the Earth.
If their case is successful it could pave the way for thousands of other compensation claims, says the BBC's Anna Holligan in The Hague.
It is the first time a Dutch multinational has been taken to a civil court in the Netherlands in connection with damage caused abroad.
The case is linked to spills in Goi, Ogoniland; Oruma in Bayelsa State and a third in Ikot Ada Udo, Akwa Ibom State.
'Sabotage'Earlier, Channa Samkalden, lawyer for the Nigerians, told the court that Shell had failed to maintain its pipelines, clean up leaks and prevent pollution.
"Shell knew for a long time that the pipeline was damaged but didn't do anything. They could have stopped the leaks," she said.
Judges are now considering the evidence and a ruling is expected early next year.
Ogoni Oil: Troubled History
- 1958: Oil struck in Ogoniland. It lies in what is now one of Nigeria's wealthiest states. Most Nigerians live on less than $2 a day
- 1993: Large-scale protests by Ogoni people over neglect by government and Shell, led by Mosop group co-founded by activist Ken Saro-Wiwa
- 1993: Shell pulls out of Ogoniland
- 1994: Four community leaders killed. Mosop leaders including Ken Saro-Wiwa arrested
- 1995: Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others executed by military government, sparking international outrage
- 2009: Shell reaches $15.5m (£9.7m) settlement with families to stop case accusing it of complicity in Saro-Wiwa's death and other human rights abuses
- 2008-09: Shell accepts liability for two spills in Ogoniland
- 2011: UN report says it could take Ogoniland 30 years to recover fully from damage caused by years of oil spills
Speaking to the BBC before the hearing, one of the plaintiffs, Friday Alfred Akpan from the village of Ikot Ada Udo, said the oil leaks in his village had badly damaged his 47 fish ponds.
"Fish died as a result of the oil spill, making it difficult for me to live and put my children through school."
He told the BBC's Newsday programme he wanted compensation for the loss, and for Shell to clean up the spill.
Shell official Allard Castelein told the BBC the spills in question "were all caused by sabotage".
"I mean, there's video evidence. There's signed testimonies by joint investigation teams that are constituted of the local municipality, the company, the government."
In a statement, the company said: "The real tragedy of the Niger Delta is the widespread and continual criminal activity, including sabotage, theft and illegal refining, that causes the vast majority of oil spills.
"It is this criminality which all organisations with an interest in Nigeria's future should focus their efforts on highlighting and addressing."
Shell says it has cleaned up pollution at the three locations in question and this has been certified by relevant Nigerian authorities.
Militant groups have for years waged a violent campaign in the Niger Delta, demanding that local people see more of the benefits of the region's oil wealth - there is also a huge problem of oil theft in the area.
Last year, a report by the United Nations Environment Programme said that over half a century of oil operation in the region, by firms including Shell, had caused deeper damage to the Ogoniland area of the Niger Delta than earlier estimated.
The company has accepted responsibility for two specific spills in the region in 2008, saying it would settle the case under Nigerian law.


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Our Rating: :: FRUSTRATINGLY FUN :: Read Our Full Review >>Current takes the idea of a gem/bubble shooting match game and puts a raving techno twist on it.
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It's a little bit hard to see, but the capital of Atlantis is Atlanta, the Capital of ROW is Sacramento, the capital of WAIT is Unalaska (an actual, real-life city), the capital of SMAC is Canadetroit, and the capital of FEREVR is Vermontreal.
joemail11 wrote:It appears that way, given the other rejections under "no maps of fictional worlds." If they were a little tighter with the rules, this could have been avoided. Instead, were stuck with some nebulous rejectionating.
Huh. Well, at least they're being relatively consistent. Though, as you duly noted, this could have been easily avoided if Woot had been clearer in the rules.
Paradox55 wrote:Why is the GPS recalculating if the destination has been reached?
precisely what i was going to say.
That...is a very good question.
Re: Not in Kansas anymore
In case anyone is wondering where they've seen this before: http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=54952 Fits this derby much better!
I think it's a shame that the other one was rejected. I liked it much better having a dot on the map showing where you are. Seemed to make more sense than a big map showing where you are not. But it's still nice and should get a lot of votes.
joemail11 wrote:Hmm...Not really seeing a map of a different world here. Rejection needs further explanation.
I believe he's in Mario world, trying to figure out how he got there. In which case I can kind of see the rejection, but it seems more like "don't show a different world in either the map or the background..."
Re: Geek Brain Mind Map
Just awesome! GMV!
Well, given that he is in mario's world and looking at the map confusingly, he is obviously looking at a map of his zelda world wondering where he went wrong.
citizencoyote wrote:In case anyone is wondering where they've seen this before: http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=54952 Fits this derby much better!
Never mind, I see that ramy already tried this one. For what it's worth, I don't know why it was rejected the first time in this derby.
Re: Map to success
Good luck.
Re: Takeout map
"stray cashew" AHAHAHA ahh choices choies thai tea or pho!
01100111 01100101 = ge I feel like you should have at least had the whole word, "geek" 01100111 01100101 01100101 01101011
taternuggets wrote:Good luck.
thanks im new to all this, i dont know how to vote , haha
ryankepler wrote:thanks im new to all this, i dont know how to vote , haha
My luck wish was geared toward woot letting this entry stand, as they most assuredly will not. They aren't keen on this sort of humor. But, welcome to the derby anyway. You have to have made a purchase from any woot site to be able to vote.
Re: IM THE MAP
I love the expressions, great work. It make me laugh every time I see it.
Re: Star Map
Stop this madness! You keep designing shirts I want to wear, so I keep buying them! My shirt drawer runneth over!
Re: I love USA the Purplest
Clever. +1
DeLore wrote:01100111 01100101 = ge I feel like you should have at least had the whole word, "geek" 01100111 01100101 01100101 01101011
I did. It may have got cutoff on the shirt comp, but is certainly there on the art file.
Re: Of Tree I Sing
I was completely unaware that NY & VT had the same state tree - but it makes sense.
kira89 wrote:That's awesome. I am personally not a fan of dogs dressed like people, but excepting that I love this design so much.
But... but...
The idea is that the, no matter where you intended to go, you aren't going anywhere now (therefore, this is now your destination). Whether or not it's what you wanted is an entirely different matter.
Re: Ukraine is Strong!
Very awesome idea. love this.
citizencoyote wrote:That's cookies without raisins only, right?
Really nice work and great colors.
Re: The Original Treasure Map
This is kind of cute, but I already own a baby blue woot! shirt with a rainbow on it... in the same spot.
Re: The Road to My Heart is Paved with Ugly Cats
This shirt is chock full of Boots! Stripes!
claranorth wrote:Do you see the skull?
I do now that you pointed it out.
Is the color difference between this one and the one you submitted in the past derby because you're using pantone colors now? I've never attempted to design for print so I am not familiar with that color pallet, so I am not sure I would recognize it. Just curious if that is the reason. Also, if you are using pantone now, have you noticed a difference in how people respond to your designs?
This rejection is bogus and forced the artist to create a new design that is not as good. Fie on ye, rejectionator.
I would buy this AND one for my son.
If I'm here, where is my cat? :p
I like this version better. GMV again!
Re: Fire Escape Map
Remember to always be prepared in case of an emergency.
joemail11 wrote:I wanted to not see it, but now I see it. Always and forever. The prow appears to be going into the distance, while the sails are coming forward. And it seems like I'm viewing the lit cabin from the side. At first glance, however, the shirt looks nice. And that's what you're going for in a shirt.
I see it now, too. Despite that (and I'm just going to assume that those are the side windows of the cabins) I love the colors!
I can't stop noticing that you missed the border between Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Cool design. I think the colors work well.
dj91693 wrote:how did you create that on your computer?
Illustration Imp. Newegg sells them: Illustration Imp Or you can opt for the free version, but have to catch it yourself: Graphics IMP
SirLancelittle wrote:I want to love this shirt because the idea is good and the colors are amazing. But the perspective on the shirt is throwing me for a loop. The pirate skull flag doesn't seem to be facing the right way. And the lit windows are all the same size and at the same level meaning when I look at the windows I feel like I'm looking straight on the back of the ship. However I can also see the side of the ship, which gives an Escher like bent ship feeling.
Sloppy work Spens. I call for a resub.
Re: So Lost
Hey, I guess I read that rule differently than intended. Sorry 'bout that. Thanks very much for the cool comments about the design, missmissa07, Assassin15, ravensdreams and Luxasia. (If I was rejectionator for a day I'd use "You know what you did" over and over. Everybody's guilty about something. That idea is free, Woot. ;p)
Re: Old School Navigation
If this prints, I've found my next geocaching shirt.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – The head of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday (August 5th) proposed sending a mission to probe the killings of Rohingya Muslims in Buddhist-majority Burma, according to AFP.
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"The OIC has directed its offices at the United Nations in New York to urge the Council to look into the suffering of the Rohingya minority," he said, quoted in a statement issued by the 57-member organisation.
Violence that erupted in June in Rakhine state between Buddhists and Rohingya left about 80 people dead from both sides, official figures showed.
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Anne Hathaway Takes Control of her Short Hair and Big Features
Wed, 12 December 2012 12:27PM
Earlier this year, Anne Hathaway was quoted as saying she cried like a "mental patient" when her long hair was chopped off for her role in Les Misérables.
But this is her in the December issue of US Vogue: "I love the short-haired lifestyle …I'm turning 30, and – I hope this isn't too obnoxious to say – I feel prettier, and much more myself. I guess I just feel much more satisfied with less now."
And going by this photo, from the New York premiere of Les Mis …
… it does indeed seem that Ms Hathaway feels pretty damn confident about her looks. I mean, this is no shrinking violet of a look, right?
But so she should feel fabulous. Anne's short hair allows her strong features to really pop out and take centre stage. As in, thick, lush arches, big doe eyes framed with a flutter of lashes, and one sensational set of super-sized lips.
Speaking of which, I have total lip envy going on right now. I didn't realise that Anne was so blessed in the pout department. Perhaps because she rarely wears such a dark colour. And, of course, if ever there were a time to lavish lips in oxblood, it's now.
But let's just go back to that hair.
Here's a profile shot:
I love how she hasn't gone the usual cute, pixie route that most short-haired stars take. Oh no, this is one serious femme fatale style of a hair 'do. With that gel-slicked crown, she almost looks like she's wearing a little leather helmet.
It's all a little 50 Shades, wouldn't you say?
Especially when you zoom down to …
Ahem. At least she didn't add blood-red nails. That would have really made me blush.
What do you think, Primpers, do you like Anne's dominatrix new style?
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Posted by: Anni-j // Fri, 14 December 2012 09:28am
Anne is a natural beauty. Love the new hairdo and the shoes are awesome. Who cares if she is wearing knickers or not she always looks amazing, after all who hasn't seen a bare bum before.
Posted by: col // Fri, 14 December 2012 09:48am
stunning, what more can I say stunning, stunning.
Posted by: lisa J // Fri, 14 December 2012 10:02am
Why not the ox-blood toenails??? I would love that.
As for 50 shades, dominatrix boots maybe, but have you read the books? Ana has 'long lustrous hair' so Christian does, quite often, braid it and use it as a form of control- try that with this (Annes) hair! -
Posted by: Louise Smith // Fri, 14 December 2012 10:13am
I think Anne doesn't look 30. She is an unbelievable actor.
She is able to turn her hand to any role she wishes to play.
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Posted by: Leffy // Fri, 14 December 2012 10:17am
I love this look. So powerful. Love her hair, love her makeup, LOVE her shoes!
Posted by: Mai // Fri, 14 December 2012 11:16am
It's all about personal preference. Yes, the shoes are odd with the outfit, & I am unsure with the cape from the dress also, a simple killer heels would do just fine & create a more elegant look.
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New York (CNNMoney) — Netflix let its Viacom streaming deal expire last month, and Amazon took advantage immediately. The Kindle-maker's Prime service now has exclusive rights to kids' titles like "Dora the Explorer," plus adult fare from MTV and Comedy Central.
Amazon played up the kids' content in its announcement Tuesday, noting that the multi-year deal includes several titles from Viacom's Nickelodeon and Nick Jr.: "Dora the Explorer," "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Blue's Clues" and "Fairly OddParents." The adult shows include MTV's "Awkward" and Comedy Central's "Tosh.0."
Amazon said children's shows are "one of the most watched TV genres" on its Prime Instant Video service, which costs $79 per year with included two-day shipping on certain retail products. Some of the Nick titles will also be available on Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a $2.99-per-month service focused on kids' content.
Loss of that children's catalog is particularly painful for Netflix, which warned in its last earnings report that the Viacom contract would lapse at the end of May.
"As we continue to focus on exclusive and curated content, our willingness to pay for non-exclusive, bulk content deals declines," Netflix said in that April report. The company said it was "in discussions with [Viacom] about licensing particular shows, but have yet to conclude a deal."
Exclusivity has been a focus for Netflix -- and all streaming services -- as such deals are an easy way to stand out in a field choked with rivals such as Amazon, Redbox, which is owned by Coinstar, and Hulu. But those deals are much more expensive than non-exclusive contracts, and Netflix in particular hasn't been able to cut favorable agreements with everyone.
Netflix's catalog took a massive hit last year after negotiations with Starz failed. And just last month, Netflix lost nearly 1,800 titles after contracts with MGM, Comcast's Universal and Warner Bros. -- owned by CNNMoney parent company Time Warner -- expired.
Such moves create a game of musical chairs in the streaming video industry, with content bouncing from one service to another. Yahoo stole "Saturday Night Live" content from Hulu with an exclusive deal inked in April, and Netflix exclusively added two Disney shows to its catalog in May.
Much to the joy of cable providers, the ebb and flow of any given service's offerings makes it tough for consumers to cut the cord and rely exclusively on streaming subscriptions.
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Your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 pounds (about the size of a butternut squash) and is a tad over 15 inches long from head to heel. His muscles and lungs are continuing to mature, and his head is growing bigger to make room for his developing brain. To meet his increasing nutritional demands, you'll need plenty of protein, vitamins C, folic acid, and iron. And because his bones are soaking up lots of calcium, be sure to drink your milk (or find another good source of calcium, such as cheese, yogurt, or enriched orange juice). This trimester, about 250 milligrams of calcium are deposited in your baby's hardening skeleton each day.
See what your baby looks like this week.
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Your baby's very active now. Your healthcare provider may ask you to spend some time each day counting kicks and will give you specific instructions on how to do this. Let your provider know if you ever notice that your baby is becoming less active. You may need a nonstress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.
Some old friends — heartburn and constipation — may take center stage now. The pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxes smooth muscle tissue throughout your body, including your gastrointestinal tract. This relaxation, coupled with the crowding in your abdomen, slows digestion. Sluggish digestion can cause gas and heartburn — especially after a big meal — and contribute to constipation.
Your growing uterus may also be contributing to hemorrhoids. These swollen blood vessels in your rectal area are common during pregnancy. Fortunately, they usually clear up in the weeks after giving birth.
If they're itchy or painful, try soaking in a sitz bath or applying cold compresses medicated with witch hazel to the affected area. Avoid sitting or standing for long stretches. Talk with your provider before using any over-the-counter remedies during pregnancy, and let your provider know if you have any rectal bleeding. To prevent constipation, eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and get some regular exercise.
Some women get something called "supine hypotensive syndrome" during pregnancy. This happens when lying flat on your back causes a change in heart rate and blood pressure that makes you feel dizzy until you change position. You might notice that you feel lightheaded if you stand up too quickly, too. To avoid "the spins," lie on your side rather than your back, and move slowly as you go from lying down to sitting and then standing.
Does my employer have to let me take maternity leave?
Not necessarily. Many employers are required by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to allow their full-time employees (both men and women) 12 weeks of unpaid family leave after the birth or adoption of a child. But there are exceptions: Some part-time workers, newer employees, and employees of companies with fewer than 50 workers aren't covered by the FMLA. But even if you're not eligible for leave under the FMLA, you may be eligible under your state's provisions. To find out, check with your state's department of labor.
Actual paid "maternity leave" is unusual in the United States. Some companies offer new parents paid time off, up to six weeks in some cases. But most likely, you'll use a combination of short-term disability (STD), sick leave, vacation, personal days, and unpaid family leave to cobble together your maternity leave.
How do I decide when to start my leave?
There's no "right time" to stop working. Some women start their leave when they're 7 or 8 months pregnant, while others work right up until delivery. You'll need to monitor your pregnancy to determine the right time to start maternity leave. If your healthcare provider puts you on bedrest, or complications develop that require you stop working before you give birth, you'll most likely be put on short-term disability if your state or company offers it.
Once your maternity leave is over, don't be surprised if it's hard to leave your baby and go back to work. Seventy-eight percent of new moms in a BabyCenter poll said they struggled with the decision to return to work, while only 22 percent said they were ready to go back.
What's the best way to discuss these issues with my boss?
First, do your homework. Review your employee handbook, or contact a human resources representative who can inform you of your employer's formal policies regarding pregnancy and maternity leave. You may also want to question your co-workers who have already traveled this path.
Then, make a plan. Figure out how much time you think you'll want to take. If you're considering unpaid leave, think about how much time without a paycheck you can reasonably afford. Consider whether you'll want to take maternity leave in one block of time or whether you'd rather split it up over the year. Under the FMLA, you can use your 12 weeks anyway you want — all at once, a week at a time, some now, some later, and so on. When making these decisions, consider your partner's schedule and benefits too. Some companies offer paid paternity leave, and your partner may qualify for leave under the FMLA as well.
To improve your chances of getting what you want, plan to offer your boss solutions rather than problems. Be ready to suggest some ideas for how your work can be handled while you're away.
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