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The New Design Museum
I have put on record (if by record you mean Twitter) how much I adore the Design Museum and had some reservations about its move to Kensington High Street planned for 2014. But any doubts were blown away this morning as a panel including founder Sir Terence Conran, director Deyan Sudjic and architect John Pawson unveiled their ambitious plans for the iconic old Commonwealth Institute building, set to be transformed as part of the £80 million project.
The enthusiasm from all involved was plain to see at today's press launch, with the new building set to treble the exhibition space (to 10,000 sq feet) and double the audience to an estimated 500,000 million people a year. For the first time ever, the Design Museum's permanent collection will be on display.
Sir Terence Conran said they had to move from their current Shad Thames location because "we were full to the brim and bursting at the seams" and revealed they had been looking for the right new site for five years.
"The Commonwealth Institute is such an inspirational building – it altered the way many architects thought about design," he said.
"In this dour moment financially and in terms of employment we know the role design can play in giving us a new energy in this country. In Scandinavia design is part of their DNA. We have not achieved that here but we ought to."
He wants it to be "a great showplace" for the designers and products that define British design and added: "Sadly we are no longer the workshop of the world and never will be again but we can be a workshop and the new Design Museum will help us be a better one."
Deyan Sudjic called the move a "unique chance" for the Design Museum and vowed the new space could do, "for contemporary design what Tate Modern did for contemporary art."
"We are on the brink of something extraordinary," he said. "John Pawson has the ability to very quietly give the building a new life and a new dignity in a subtle but powerful way."
The Grade II listed building is a jaw-dropping example of post war British modernism with a hyperbolic paraboloid roof, with which Mr Pawson is clearly relishing working.
He said: "The challenge is working inside the skin of an existing building. The Commonwealth Institute is iconic, although I am not supposed to use that word these days. It's over 50 years old but still to me seems very daring.
"The roof is extraordinary. It soars up to the highest point 16 metres over your head."
The architect explained he saw his role as "more about retuning the existing architecture so it feels fresh" and to give Deyan and his team "everything they need to function as a world class museum."
He said he will deliberately keep the palette "calm and quiet" using concrete and hardwoods to accentuate the natural light they want to flood the space as much as possible.
"The main thing is to retain and enhance all the spatial qualities of the building," he said.
In a video message, Apple's Jonathan Ive welcomed this new chapter for the "uniquely inspiring" museum.
He said: "Design as a process ultimately defines so much of our life and so much of our culture so good design is terribly important.
"The Design Museum has played a critical role over the past 20 years. The challenges we face as designers are becoming more complex and the implications of poor design more significant, so it is absolutely appropriate the museum is expanding its ambition."
The residential development alongside the new museum has been designed by OMA, with Rainier de Graaf saying he and his colleagues loved 1960s architecture and that their role had been "an exercise in being humble – to fade into the background for once."
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text: Politics 5 March 2007 A moving story Hypermobility hasn't saved us from the tyranny of travel Sign up for our weekly email * In 1950, the average Briton travelled five miles a day. Today, the figure is more than 30 miles and forecast to be double that within 20 years. Damage to the environment is the most frequently cited argument for moving around less. But there are other concerns. Have we become too mobile for our own good? Are our travel habits creating a transient society, locked into the tyranny of long commutes? And do we prize freedom of movement above democracy, as a recent survey of sixth-form students suggests? When asked to choose between the right to vote and the right to drive, 75 per cent chose the latter. The most visible losers in the age of "hypermobility" are harassed commuters, particularly drivers. According to the RAC Foundation, Britain now leads Europe for the longest car-commutes, with an unexpected link between insecurity at work and commuting distance. In the past, when people moved jobs, they were likely to move house as well to live closer to work. Today, they are so worried the job may not last that they stay put and commute further. There has also been a huge growth in weekly commuting, some of it by affluent professionals with second homes, but far more by economic migrants. "On a Friday evening or Monday morning, you'll notice a lot of vans going up and down the motorway as people working in construction move," says the sociologist Tim Butler, professor at King's College London. "You'll find a large number of white vans parked outside cheap hotels on the outskirts of London, where people have come down from the north to fit curtains or carpets or do carpentry in London, and then go back to their families in the north." Nor has cybertravel rescued us from the tyranny of travel. Virtual travel tends to reinforce people's desire for the real thing. "I was in Vancouver airport," says John Adams, a social geographer who coined the term "hypermobility", "and got chatting to the fellow sitting next to me. He was flying to Toronto to play bridge with someone from Edinburgh, someone from Toronto and someone from San Francisco. They had met and played on the internet, and now needed a real game." Paradoxically, hypermobile jet-setters have a strong sense of home. Butler argues that the home has become a kind of "command-and-control centre from where all the family sally out each day, whether for school or work, often working different hours and shifts". While some of us have too much mobility, others have too little. So, although charging more for the use of overcrowded transport infrastructure makes economic and environmental sense, such initiatives may discourage those who already travel least: the poorest people who can't afford to fly or drive - estimated to be 20 per cent of British households. Shouldn't we be helping them to get around more, rather than hiking up the cost? Maybe what we need is not less overall mobility, but a fairer distribution of it. Oxford's Environmental Change Institute has come up with a solution that hits at both the unfair distribution of travel opportunities and carbon emissions. It suggests a carbon credit card with a personal free carbon allowance for everyone. Every time you buy petrol, pay an electricity bill or book a flight, a number of units, equivalent to that amount of energy, is deducted from your account. If you do not have enough units in your account, the price goes up to cover the shortfall. People who travelled less could cash in their allowance - which would fluctuate in value depending on demand. The carbon credit card would benefit the poor, but also leave some of us free to trade physical mobility against other energy needs that we rate higher. Zareer Masani presents BBC Radio 4's "Analysis" on this subject on Sunday 4 March at 9.30pm Subscribe from just £1 per issue This article first appeared in the 05 March 2007 issue of the New Statesman, The great generational robbery More

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Durban - More than 11 000 eThekwini Municipality employees have rejected the city's offer to pay them three years of back pay – instead of seven years as demanded- after a court ruling in their favour.
They have now given their union a mandate to strike and "bring the city to its knees".
The employees, all members of the SA Municipal Workers Union (Samwu), held general meetings on Wednesday when a decision was taken to embark on rolling mass action early next month unless the city accedes to their demands of seven years' backpay.
"Our members are fed up and they are willing and ready to go out in numbers to fight for what belongs to them," Samwu's deputy secretary of the eThekwini region, Pretty Shange, said on Wednesday. "We have rejected the employer's offer."
The city workers want the municipality to abide by a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling handed down in September that reversed the conditions of service agreement – implemented by the city in 2007 – and ordered it to pay back affected employees who had been stripped of allowances and other benefits.
If the city does not bow to their demands, they plan to disrupt services ranging from refuse collection, street sweeping, sewerage maintenance and traffic control.
Union members said a possible date discussed for mass action was May 5 – two days before the general elections.
Stanley Khoza, president of the Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu), said that while they, too, had not accepted the city's offer they had no plans to embark on a strike, "as there is still room for negotiation".
In 2007 the city introduced new uniform service agreements for employees as part of a plan to unify the entities under the newly created eThekwini Municipality.
The unions, Samwu and Imatu, objected to the service agreements and took the matter to the Labour Court and won. The city took the decision to the Supreme Court of Appeal and lost in September.
In October, city manager S'bu Sithole established a technical task team to quantify the financial implications for the municipality. A report by the task team estimated that the city would have to pay staff more than R185 million in backpay.
However, staff who benefited from the 2007 agreement would have to pay back R233m to the city if the court order was strictly implemented.
Last week the city, in a written proposal to the unions, said it would not go after money owed to it by employees who benefited from the 2007 agreement. However, it said it would only pay back affected employees for three years based on the Prescription Act.
In terms of the act claims for debt expires if no attempt to collect it has been made within three years.
However, Samwu has rejected the city's three-year proposal on the basis that the city was the one to take the Labour Court decision on appeal and allowed the matter to drag on for seven years.
They want the city to immediately implement the court decision and back pay employees from 2007.
"What is coming through strongly from our members is that the employer is not respecting the court decision and the legal system. The court has ruled and told them to implement and they are not implementing," Shange said.
"Our members are rejecting the three-year back pay deal because they feel the employer has known all this time that the matter was in court and they persisted by implementing this new agreement irrespective of the court process.
"They should have, at least, waited for the outcome of the court ruling before they implemented the service agreements. Seven years later they are saying 'we can't give you what you deserve'," she said.
Khoza said they were still willing to negotiate with the city before making a decision to strike.
"The point we want to make is that we have not accepted the city's offer – simple as that. However, there is still room to negotiate and we are willing to do that."
Municipality spokesman, Thabo Mofokeng, said the city had not given up talks with the unions. "It is ongoing. I am not at liberty to discuss the details of our discussions, save to say that we are at the stage where we are engaging with all stakeholders," he said on Wednesday.
Several city employees said they had had enough of the city's delaying tactics.
"We want our money even if it means bringing the city to its knees," one municipal worker said.
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Daughter of Jim Henson and producer of "Fraggle Rock," Lisa Henson — who says that while she was growing up, the Henson household was "pretty normal," because they "didn't treat the puppets as if they were alive" — is very excited about some videos she found while rummaging through the archives on the Henson lot. And you can see her findings on the "Fraggle Rock: 30th Anniversary Collection" available on DVD now.
"There are interviews with puppeteers that haven't been seen until now," Lisa says. "We haven't ever packaged any of our shows exactly this way, and we feel like it's a really nice collection for fans. It's fun to have the interviews be from the period instead of people reminiscing. It's more immediate."
[Related: Guys' Night Out: 'Fraggle Rock' 30th Anniversary Party Brings All the Boys to the Bar]
The DVD extras are mostly meant to be a surprise, but Lisa tells us that one of her favorites features writer Jocelyn Stevenson being interviewed alongside Mokey and Red. Now, you won't see all the Fraggle footage that Lisa unearthed, because some of it's a little too racy. "Whenever puppeteers are shooting, they have tendency to stay in character after the camera stops rolling," says Lisa. "We have bloopers from every production we don't release, because when puppeteers stay in character they tend to behave inappropriately."
We can imagine. The cult hit show has a very strong following in Hollywood, and Lisa thinks there's a special connection between artists and Fraggles. She also thinks it's about the music: "The music that was in the show was so heartfelt and authentic, but it was also quite hip. It was all original. Music today is a little lazier, a lot of cover songs. They don't go through the trouble of creating an original body of music."
The DVD is just the beginning of the celebration. A coffee table book is in the works for the holiday season. And, Lisa says the Fraggles loved their rockfest with Ben Folds Five and are planning on some future collaborations. "We have spoken to a long list of performers interested in recording with Fraggles or having the Fraggles join them on tour or onscreen," says Lisa. "Our heads have been turned by the level of bands."
Watch the official music video of Ben Folds Five featuring the Fraggles:
Fun "Fraggle" fact for the finish: The word "Fraggle" was derived from an earlier Henson creation called "Frackles." Henson changed the name to "Fraggle" because he thought the word was both funny and fun to say out loud.


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Events which occurred on 22 October.
On Earth
- 1920 - Michael Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien's second son, is born.
- 1927 - James Grout, who would voice Barliman Butterbur in The Lord of the Rings radio series and Nokes in the Smith of Wootton Major episode, is born.
- 1938 - Derek Jacobi, who narrated several audiobooks, is born.
- 2007 - On Tolkien: Interviews, Reminiscences, and Other Essays is published.


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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca and 1983 XJ900 Seca-SST
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
The original 1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca
John wants the bike to go to someone who would appreciate it and not 'bob' or cafe it. At first the asking price was way to high, but with some emails and phone calls we worked out a fair price. This video shows the pick up and then some of the things that will need attention. Stay tuned for video's of this bike along side the SST.
Ride often, ride safe,
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
1983 Yamaha XJ900 Seca-SST
After I built the bike I decided to see if anyone else would be interested in my work so I contacted folks withing the motorcycle industry and was overwhelmed with their response....."send photo's, send build history, send more information." Mitch Boehm at Moto Retro Illustrated was launching his first issue and invited me to send pictures and info. I'm grateful to be in the premier issue, published fall of 2009. Then the ball started rolling, MotorcycleNews.com of the UK did a story on us, followed by RealClassic.com, part 1 (900 Seca) and part 2 (900 Seca). Next Paul Crowe at TheKneeSlider.com (link), and finally BikeEXIF.com (link).
All of the attention lead to the realization that I needed to be better versed in many different areas. From computer skills, to e-marketing, to writing....time for this middle aged white guy to go back to school. Enjoying the process, the new friends from all around the world, and just plain riding.
Ride safe, ride often, JF
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Monday, February 7, 2011
2011 Ducati 1198SP, 2011 Ducati Diavel, 2011 Ducati Multistrada
This clip first shows the new 1198SP, and then the odd looking Multistrada, followed by the Diavel.
Ride often, ride safe JF
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Sunday, February 6, 2011
Super Bowl XLV - Goal Post Harley-Davidson
No Paul Sr. didn't create it, however some dude, somewhere is lining this bike up for an extra point.
Enjoy your Sunday, eat some chips, followed by a Root Beer chaser....JF
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Saturday, February 5, 2011
1972 Norton 750 Combat Commando, 1966 Harley-Davidson XLCH Cafe Racer, and 1915 Harley J Model Cannonball Ride
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I am woman, hear me roar
Thirty years ago Elaine Gill sat down for a job interview at a New Plymouth law firm and discovered her job was already taken.
"I went on about my qualifications and experience and one of them said "Well, we have got one already.
"It took me a while to realise he meant they already had a token woman in the firm. It made me bloody angry."
It wasn't said in jest, but that archaic attitude did little to check Ms Gill's career. She went on to become, among many other things, chairwoman of the TSB Bank, and says a lot has changed in the ensuing three decades.
A report to the Ministry of Women's Affairs in January concludes the same. Women in New Zealand are now more able, and more likely, to be economically independent today than at any time over the last 30 years.
Women of all ages are also now more qualified than men and young women are obtaining qualifications at a higher rate than men.
Against this background the Labour Party earlier this month considered banning men from standing for some seats to ensure half of its MPs were women by 2017. The idea was quickly dropped, but not before it was widely rubbished as both insulting to women and New Zealanders in general.
"But I do think there is still a long way to go," Ms Gill says. "You just have to look at Parliament. There are 39 women for 121 seats."
There is no arguing with the numbers. Women are under-represented in government at both national and regional level. Taranaki is no exception. Its three general electorate MPs are men, though the Te tai Hauauru Maori MP is Tariana Turia. Out of 48 councillors on the three district councils and single regional council, just 11 are women. And while the chief executives of the New Plymouth and Stratford councils are women, 72 of the 78 local authorities are headed by men.
And it's not getting any better. In 2003, 31 per cent of top leadership roles in New Zealand government and organisations were held by women, the fourth-highest in the 36 OECD countries. By 2009 it had slipped to 17th.
In 2010, 40 per cent of senior management positions in the public service sector were held by women, but they held just five out of 35 chief executive posts.
Massey University Management School head Professor Sarah Leberman says getting more women into senior roles comes down to making the professional environment more appealing.
"It's about creating spaces that value the contributions both men and women can make in terms of making a really good organisation," she says.
As idealistic as that sounds, having women on boards has been shown to have financial benefits.
A 2007 report on the performance of Fortune 500 companies by research agency Catalyst established that in all measures, companies with the most women board members outperformed those with the least.
The top quartile, those with the highest women's involvement, recorded a 53 per cent higher return on equity and 42 per cent higher return on sales than those companies in the bottom quartile.
"If you are in a room with different people you get different opinions. If you are all from the same background, it doesn't matter if you are all women, all men or all Maori or Pasifika, you just get one perspective.
"What happens is most boards are men of a certain age who happen to be white who see the world in a certain way. Whereas, as soon as you widen it out that can make a difference," Ms Leberman says.
New Plymouth District Council chief executive Barbara McKerrow heads an organisation with 500 staff. Her senior management team has four men and three women, a balance not arrived at by design, but an effective one.
"In general men and women do bring different strengths to their roles. I find women tend to be more intuitive about the behaviour of people and this is an advantage when managing staff and other key relationships," she says.
"Men, on the other hand, can be more task-oriented and self-confident. Overall though we all have our different individual strengths and weaknesses, regardless of gender."
A lack of women in top jobs in both the public and private sectors can often come down to family, she says, and the break from work many take to raise one.
"It is very difficult to gain the necessary experience and progress to a CEO level without reasonable continuity in positions of increasing responsibility. I returned to work fulltime when my sons were very young, but I know many women prefer not to do that and I understand why. I didn't find it easy either."
Kim Gilkison, of New Plymouth engineering firm ITL, sees it getting easier, even in an industry where women make up just 20 per cent of staff.
The testosterone is embedded in the language. Engineers are always referred to as "he", she says. Those who haven't met Kim presume her to be a man.
"It's minor stuff but it does influence how people think. You look at women in engineering CEO roles. There are not that many. The biggest issue is still family and sharing, and at the moment women still do the bulk of that family work," she says.
"But when you look at men today there is a lot more involvement in the family and sharing of the workload. That makes a big difference for women being able to achieve in the workplace."
Her feeling fits with other conclusions made in January's NZIER report to the Ministry of Women's affairs. If current trends continue, the research says, the average time men and women spend in the workforce will converge within 10 years. That means more and more couples will be sharing the responsibility of raising a family and the time off work it requires.
Family isn't the only thing stopping women getting to the top, says Taranaki farmer and NZ Dairy Board member Barbara Kuriger.
"It's often a women's mindset that stops them. Oh, I can't do that yet, or I need to do another course before I can do that. As women we are a bit hard on ourselves," she says.
"And in the past I have felt women felt they have had to act like men to get there. I have always said to women, just act like who you are. Don't change and think you have to hide your feminine side. Today's generation don't even think about that. People are people. They just get on with it."
Former South Taranaki mayor and current Witt board chairwoman Mary Bourke is another for seeing the skills a person has rather than the sex they were born into. She believes trying to enforce attitudinal change through rules or legislation is counterproductive.
"Forcing a 50/50 split carries a risk that the best people for the positions might be subverted in order to tick a box.
"This is not keeping the eye on the end objective. Applying a one-size-fits-all approach is a recipe for forced mediocrity and isn't the right answer in either business or politics."
Equal numbers don't always add up to equality anyway, says Debbie Ngawera Packer, of South Taranaki's Ngati Ruanui.
"I look at councils in South Taranaki, Stratford and New Plymouth and we have female and male CEOs. I have to say, in governance cycles, I don't get a sense there is an imbalance," she says.
In her own organisation there are just as many women as men, maybe more, and she credits strong male role models in the iwi for empowering women with the confidence to aim for the top.
"Culturally there are different roles that males and females play, but there is also an equality that applies to leadership.
"At Pariroa Pa there might be three or four men carrying the paepae, but there are three or four rows of women who do everything else," she says.
"It's not about numbers. It's about respect and that each knows each other's roles and each other's strengths."
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Last Friday night I received the preview copy of Pendulo Studios' upcoming mystery thriller, Yesterday. I've written blurbs about it several times before, so I was glad to finally see some of the actual game I kept ...Read More
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All the professionals swear by it. I plan on shooting my family on Thanksgiving for our Christmas card. I have all the details all mapped out from the tarp backdrop to the festive tablescape. Any tips from the professionals on DL on how to get the best results?
I just bought a Cannon due to all the good reviews on Amazon
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a cannon? oh dear
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Make sure the tarp is waterproof, as it will be easier to clean up the blood after you shoot them with your cannon.
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What are you painting on the tarp backdrop? I tend to go for fluorescent beachscapes, myself.
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There's gonna be a lot of blood splattered, so make sure that tarp is big enough.
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[quote]I plan on shooting my family on Thanksgiving
Don't let anyone overhear you make this statement.
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Once he sends out the cards it will be pretty obvious what happened, R5.
It's certainly a switch from the yearly family newsletter, I'll give him that.
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I'm ready to piss myself reading this thread.
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[quote]I'm ready to piss myself reading this thread.
Please take a picture and add it to the guys pissing thread.
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Be careful, OP! Mike Bloomberg is on a roll with terrorist threats.
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Make sure you get the right sized cannon balls.
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I knew a girl who had a brother buy a Cannon, but then she and a lot of other people died.
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Hi OP. I have the Canon Ti2, and I just love it. It's a dream to use. I shoot in manual half the time, but the several auto exposure settings are great when you want to make sure you get the shot. Over the last two years, I have added 2 lenses, one a long lens and the other, the 50mm or short lens which is perfect for portraits. Make sure you do a practice run the day before you plan to shoot since it's a new piece of equipment for you. You don't want to lose shots or make a mistake when it's showtime. Have fun, OP!
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This thread made me laugh so hard my stomach hurts! O M G!!!
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Make sure you send a copy of the carnage to the "Awkward Family Photos" website. Those cannons pack quite a punch.
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the rebel is great. consider buying a strobe kit...
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The Pros rely on Nikon...always have. It is all about the quality lenses.
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I have a low-quality digital camera that I really can't focus - I was raised in the age of auto-focus 35mm cameras. Is there a decent digital camera under $500 that you would recommend I get as a step-up from my basic digital camera that might be better for focusing?
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OP, a friend has an inexpensive little Canon, and she takes fantastic photos with it. Very crisp, great color, etc.
And she's a total amateur. Have fun with yours. I'm probably going to get one, too.
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R17 -- Lumix. Has a spiffy zoom.
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Make certain there's artificial lighting up and off to both sides. And have the family hold something reflective beneath their faces, like mirrors or tin foil. A candlelit shot of the praying family seated around the turkey is always a crowd pleaser. My family had a professional shoot us like this dressed in Pilgrim and Indian attire. A mother holding a horn of plenty with her kids seated on the floor beneath her is also a popular motif. If there's a new baby, place it among the tables bounty.
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You will be posting pictures of your Thanksgiving shooting, right? You know that ol' DL saying...
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OP, could you please shoot R12 & R15-R20 with your cannon as well? You can practice your point & shoot technique before Thursday with the family.
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OP here. Geez, people, you knew what I was talking about. No one's talking about any killing. I just wanted to shoot them with my new toy on Thanksgiving since they're all going to be in the same place at the same time. Thanks to the people with serious tips.
[quote]My family had a professional shoot us like this dressed in Pilgrim and Indian attire.
How much did it cost, R20? I was also thinking about hiring a professional to shoot my family but they were all too expensive. Someone on Craigslist quoted me $1200 for a house call. Ridiculous! So I thought it would be just easier to do the job myself.
[quote]What are you painting on the tarp backdrop? I tend to go for fluorescent beachscapes, myself.
It's just going to be a white tarp. While I love beachscapes, they don't really fit the theme of Thanksgiving.
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[quote]OP here. Geez, people, you knew what I was talking about.
Doesn't matter. You talk about buying a Cannon to shoot your family, and you're going to get razzed.
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I recently bought the 5D Mark II. Love it but it's a lot of camera if you don't know what you're doing.
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OP, you better be just another corporate shill or you are beyond douche.
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I thought about that approach, OP, but I couldn't figure out how to sneak a cannon into a faculty meeting.
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Oops, Fisher is my maiden name.
Dr. Amy Bishop
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[QUOTE] I just wanted to shoot them with my new toy on Thanksgiving since they're all going to be in the same place at the same time. Thanks to the people with serious tips.
Sounds like you don't need serious tips, you have a very efficient plan: just corral them all together and start shooting.
[QUOTE] I was also thinking about hiring a professional to shoot my family but they were all too expensive. Someone on Craigslist quoted me $1200 for a house call. Ridiculous! So I thought it would be just easier to do the job myself.
While $1,200 seems like a lot right now please know this is a very fair rate, especially if you have a large family. Part of the value of hiring a professional is the peace of mind that comes knowing that, should you be found out, the charges for accessory are much less than those for 1st degree.
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I have a Canon 5dMk2 and it's wonderful except for the crappy low-res LCD screen; in manual focus mode or video mode I never know whether my pictures are in focus or not. It's also a bitch to carry around and the lenses are all so expensive. If not for the full frame sensor I'd want to trade it in and get a Canon 7D instead.
I bought a Canon Powershot SX30 IS with a 35X optical zoom for tooling around with because it's so much lighter and more versatile than the 5DMk2; the telephoto is built in and zooms to the equivalent of 800mm, and when fully zoomed in it's got a nice wide angle mode and macro mode. 14 or 16 megapixels of resolution makes for relatively crisp photos (of course it's all compressed on a single little chip and if you take low-light photos or zoom in a lot the images lose clarity and look like Seurat paintings). It's got a built-in flash for emergencies, and I appreciate that the flash doesn't need to be disabled to prevent it from popping up of its own accord; if I want the flash on I just manually flip it up.
As to the Nikon vs Canon debate, I love Nikons when it comes to film cameras but for digital I find that Canon gives you a lot more for your money. I also recommend the Panasonic Lumix line of digital cameras with their Leica lenses.
OP, the white sheet backdrop for a family holiday card photograph sounds good; I would recommend taking the picture outside if you can (hold the backdrop up with a tree branch or attach it to a wall), preferably on an overcast day. Unless you have some off-camera photography strobe lights, outdoor natural light is going to look far, far better than any amount of yellowish lamp lights you've got in your house. Take it on an overcast day because the cloudy skies essentially become one enormous soft box; no harsh shadows across people's faces. Use a tripod to position the camera and set the ten-second timer. People will look distorted if the camera is set up too close to them (another reason not to photograph indoors) so ideally place the camera 12-15 feet away from the group and zoom in a little bit to compose your image. Do not use the flash unless absolutely necessary because it'll flatten everything out and create weird shadows and basically look horribly unprofessional. If you do ever use the flash, be sure to stand about 10-14 feet from your subject so they don't look like a deer caught in the headlights.
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OP, you should've asked for advice before you spent all that money. If you're shooting your family for holiday cards, I would've recommended an AK-47. A few sweeping motions and you'd be done. Now you're going to have to pour the gun powder, pack a cannon ball, light the cannon, fire, hope the projectile hits its target, and repeat...
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My(r20) professional photoshoot was $75 an hour and I have no complaints.
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I inherited my cannon from a Quebecois ancestor who used his on the Fields of Abraham. It's tres chic, if I may say so.
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Any news on the big shoot?
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It was a blowout.
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OP, I'd pay you $1200 to come shoot my family -- quick, before I have to start Xmas shopping.
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Can you shoor a turkey out of a cannon?
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I remember this thread. It caused a wave of holiday spirit to wash through me, in the same way the first Christmas Carol will do...
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Does anyone have lens suggestions for a T2i?
I am still on the kit lens and it's driving me fucking crazy.
I'd like to get a nifty fifty, but I was thinking of saving for a decent longer range lens.
I'd like to shoot urbex, animals and some interior (still lifes).
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[quote]There's gonna be a lot of blood splattered, so make sure that tarp is big enough.
I wish people would stop stealing my bit.
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You like to shoot animals, R40?! FUCK YOU!!
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What's the best tarp to use to capture the most of my family's essence?
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Why waterproof? This is just going to be in the living room.
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Advice from a professional: hire a professional.
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The Mexican War According to the pages of the Baton Rouge Gazette
May 9, 1846 edition
Since the publication of our last number the news from the seat of war have been of the most exciting nature. New Orleans has preseented a very animated appearance. At the last accounts more than twelve hundred men had been mustered in the service of the United States in that city alone. It will be seen by an article in another colum from the Delta that Mobile has nobly turned out her legions. These troops are to be immediately dispatched to the relief of General Taylor, who is now surrounded by a large body of Mexican troops and his supplies cut off. We hope the call for volunteers has been as nobly responded to in Texas as it has been in Louisiana and Alabama, if so, a decided triumph awaits the American Arms! May success attend those patriotic volunteers who have thus shown a readiness to assist their brethren in distress, and revenge the wrongs committed by a treacherous foe. The army under General Taylor is composed of as brave men as ever met an enemy and officered by bold and patriotic men, who only want an opportunity to show that the confidence reposed in them by their government has not been misplaced. With the cooperation of the volunteers now on their march to Point Isabelle, we have no doubt that they will be able to route completely the band of treacherous Mexicans now encamped on our territory. Let a decisive blow be once struck and we shall hear no more of Mexicans on this side of the Rio Grande.
Last Saturday on the receipt of the news that General Taylor's army was surrounded and supplies cut off from Point Isabel. The Legislature immediately suspended their regular business and a bill appropriating one hundred thousand dollars, for the purpose of equiping etc.., volunteers, having been presented by Mr. Moise, it was unanimously passed. The Senate had adjourned until Monday, but as many of the Senators as could be found, forming more than the necessary quorum for the transaction of business, assembled, and also unanimously passed the above bill of the House.
In these exciting times, Baton Rouge has not been behind in the noble work of patriotism. A volunteer company, composed chiefly of the elite of the young men of our parish, and numbering over 90, has been raised in two days. The company met on Thursday and elected the following officers to command them.
H.W. Fowler, Captain
R.G. Beale, 1st Lieutenant
F.G. Henderson, 2nd Lieutenant
Sergeants--W.A. Searles, Andrew Bradford, Wm. Denny, Jos. Pino
This noble band left here yesterday afternoon in the Belle Creole. A large conpourse (? contingent?) of our citizens were present to witness their departure and cheer them on their patriotic career. They have the best wishes of our whole population for their success and welfare.
Baton Rouge being the most important garrison in the Southern country, and having a present a large number of arms and ammunition, without any guard or protection whatever, renders it incumbent upon our citizens, in the absence of regular troops to volunteer to mount a regular guard in the premises, not only for the protection of the U.S. property, but also for their own safety. The government has been repeatedly petitioned to send troops here, but for some cause of other it is more than two-thirds of the time abandoned to itself. If the regular troops are wanted elsewhere, an order ought to be issued from the commanding general of the Southern Division of the U.S. Army, or from the secretary of war, for the enlistment of a company of citizens soldiers for the especial purpose, to serve for three months, or more, if ocassion may require it. We hope this will speedily be done.
May 16, 1846 edition
A meeting of the citizens of the Parish of East Baton Rouge was held on Monday the 11th, instant, at the Court house for the object of forming another volunteer company for the United States service in Texas, for six months.
On motion, Col. Stephen Henderson was appointed President and S. Skolfield, Secretary. The object of the meeting was explained by the president.
A numerous assemblage of ladies honored the meeting by their presence. Miss Elizabeth Stuart, on the part of the Ladies of East Baton Rouge, presented a flag, and made an appropriate and eloquent address, which thrilled the bosoms of the assembly.
The company not being organised, the flag was accepted on their behalf by Col. Henderson, who assured the fair donor that if it were possible to augment the spirit of patriotism that animated those who had thus spontaneously devolted themselves to their country, that flag would do it. Should any for a moment think of faltering in battle, the sight of that banner reared on high, the votive offering of the Mothers, Sisters, Wives and Sweethearts of the Baton Rouge Volunteers, would steel his nerves, and urge him on to victory or death.
A roll was formed of the names of the volunteers and as all were anxious to leave in two hours by the Steamer Clinton for New Orleans, a primitive mode was adopted for the election of officers. The candidates for the office of Captain were requested by Col. Henderson to place themselves to the right of the Company at some distance which being done, the members of the company were ordered to march to the man under whom they desired to fight which was immediately complied with. In this manner all the officers were elected in a few minutes.
The Captain elect informed the voluteers that it had been stated that if he went with the company, he would be sure to get them into a fight, without using due prudence. The first part of this remark he said was true, for if a fight was to be had, then just so sure as he went with them, would they be in it. He desired them, should he fall in battle, to examine his breast and if no wound was to be found there, he prayed them for God's sake not to look at his back, but bury him immediately and tell the world he must have died from fatigue.
The greatest enthusiasm prevailed and we pledge ourselves that these galant men will render a good account of their deed in arms.
At 2 o'clock they marched from the Court House, preceded by a band of music, and embarked on the steamer Clinton.
The following are the names of the Officers and prives, viz.
A. Waddill, 1st Lieutenant, J.C. Patterson 2d do.(Lt), I.N. Pullen, Alex Shaw, Daniel Barbee, J.L. Wolff, J.F. George, J.W. Dawson, Simeon Dunham, James Morgan, Jas. C. Gayle, Benjamin Clar, W.W. Whitehead, James Green, F.A. Nephler, J.L. Vialet, O. Potts, Simeon Roberts, D.B. Hodges, J. Murray, W.C. Kleinpeter, A.F. Aucoin, Henry Tomlinson, Jr., Jesse Walker, C.M. Hard, C.W. Gayle, Wm. Stemplev, N. Bouillon, John Corcoran, W. J. Gates, M. McKimmins, Valery Weaver, G.W. White, W. Farley, Christian Buhler, John B. Shields, Alfred Hazard, Evan Hawes, John Rose, Peter Peterson, H. Fitzsimmons, Edward W. Willis, Firmin Guedry, Rowland Thomas, J.J. Johnson, Joseph White, Wm. Ratliff, Josiah Roberts, Wm. Russ, Thomas Davis, A.R. Fridge, Nathan Bryan, Allison Gore, Treville Daigle, J.B. Bixler, Wm. Bills, Benj. Hyatt, Augustin Daigle, A. McDonald, John Powers, Pierre Lopez, Saml Russ, Wm. Kirby, Florence Horn, Adolphus Brooks, Jackson Holden, R.E. Rouse, John Sevier, Samuel Barns, Henry Plack, J.E. Bennet, Saml. P. Graves, W.B. Rouge, A.J. Russ, Abijah Starns, G.W. Griffith, James S. Chance, C.E. Martin, F. Walters, ---78
In addition to this number, we understand that twelve from Sandy Creek in the parish wish to join the above company.
VOLUNTEERS--The Louisiana Volunteers having been disbanded, the two companies belonging to this parish are looked for with considerable anxiety. They had not yet arrived in New Orleans on Thursday, when the Belle Creole left, they, however, were hourly expected. It is not probable that they will come home before Wednesday or Thursday next. If they arrive in day-time preparations have been made to receive them with a general salute. They were the first to rush to the battle field and that circumstance alone is proof of their valor. They went, expecting a battle, and if they have been disappointed do not deserve the less credit for having had no chance to distinguish themselves. Honor to the Louisiana Volunteers.
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Since 1996, Humboldt Bay area KHUM listeners have used 104.3 FM, emanating at 250 watts from Kneeland. KHUM's 104.7 FM transmitter, previously stationed in southern Humboldt County, is now also in Kneeland, broadcasting at 24,000 watts. 104.7 was licensed for 100,000 watts from Pratt Mountain, according to the release.
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Flogging Molly Is Changing. And, Not.
Getting typecast as "that St. Patrick's Day band" could be a terrifying prospect.
But whereas some respond to such designation by playing down certain hackneyed elements of their culture as an attempt to avoid becoming cliché, Los Angeles' Flogging Molly, whose combination of the traditional elements of Celtic music with the energy and brashness of American-style punk has propelled this band for well over a decade now, unapologetically embraces this classification.
"Fourteen years down the road, the typecasting has already been done," says Flogging Molly mandolin and banjo player Bob Schmidt. "I don't think we're afraid of it. It just is what is. People like to look at things compartmentally and narrowly because it's easier to associate them with other things they know. It's there, and we don't want to perpetuate it, but at the same time we're not going to worry about it. We are what we are. People have to learn to love it or hate it on their own accord, and there's not a lot we can do about it."
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Flogging Molly perform Tuesday, February 8,at the House of Blues.
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In a nutshell, that's what Schmidt and his bandmates have attempted to pull off for the last seven years. And, while fans who come for the heavy-drinking good time usually find what they are looking for, they more often than not also discover a band with phenomenal chops and a knack for high-energy performances.
"We have music that appeals to a large cross-section of people," Schmidt says. "Everybody has their own experience with the music, and they all kind of share in the unifying aspects of the music, but they all like different things about it. The 20-year-olds like to get drunk and jump around, the 80-year-olds like the musical content and the complexity of the music, the kids like the energy and the excitement of it. I think we just try to write good music. We're just fortunate that we kind of have this spread that crosses over all these age boundaries and genre boundaries."
The reason Flogging Molly appear to pull this boundary-crossing off so audaciously is a testament of their ability to recognize their musical niche and, at the same time, not feel too constrained by it. This idea is evidenced by a handful of tracks on 2008's Flood, as well as in the lead single from their upcoming LP, "Don't Shut 'Em Down," which veer off-course from the hard-line punk that comprised so much of the band's earlier material.
"As you go on as a band, you just become more fearless about what you're doing, and it matters less to you fitting into a genre," Schmidt said. "You spend a lot of the early part of your development really solidifying your sound and sticking to this narrow musical vision because you really need to establish yourself and what your sound is. Then, I think, you spend the second half of your career undoing that because you develop your style and then it is undeniable that the band is doing this song or that song. I think we could do an ABBA cover album and it would probably sound like us, so it just becomes less of an issue as you get older as a band. And, for us, we're just fans of all the different styles of music. Now we're getting excited just doing what we want to do rather than what's expected."
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Just asking
This is in response to Walter Lindrose [DRC, Aug. 12].
A lot what you said is true. However, there are extremists in both parties, and it doesn't necessarily have to do with guns.
A lot of us independent Republicans (Yes, there is such a thing.) abhor what the liberals have done to take our nation to a state of confused, irrational thoughts and ways, particularly when it comes to the Constitution. It doesn't seem to move this nation forward, but backward.
Politicians of both parties have declined to do what is best for all. It seems the only things they care about are greed, power and prestige. That leads to corruption. I blame them all.
The Congress was put forth and designed to protect the Constitution and laws. They make the laws themselves, and yet, don't abide by them. I have written to my Congress persons many times and rarely hear back about the very things that are important to me. Generally, it's just an intern's form letter.
If they won't listen to the people, what then do we have to do? Will you please tell me?
I feel when you take the Pledge of Allegiance and God out of schools and insert things contrary to what's good for this country, that alone may be the reason confused, irresponsible and unhealthy minds, acting with weapons, take innocent lives for no reason. I'm not so sure the people committing these crimes are all Republicans. Are you? Just asking.
Because I don't know.
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On July 28, a marvelous crowd of more than 65,000 people gathered at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium for the event "Restoring Love in America." Everyone was orderly and very friendly to each other. The joy on faces was great to behold.
The three days preceding the event brought more than 30,000 volunteers out to do free service and supply truckloads of food to needy people in the Dallas area and to an Indian reservation. This was the largest group of volunteers of serving people in Texas history. There were 20 foreign countries represented. Their plea, as one foreign person said it well: "America, don't let the light of freedom go out because then the world is dark all over." They know first-hand what loss of freedom is like.
It was wonderful to see that many people who love America just as I do. We cannot let the light of freedom go out for our country's sake, our children's sake and the sake of the whole world.
Gloria Hagberg,
Staying with Wayne
In her letter to the editor [DRC, July 20], Elinor Johansen states her "astonishment at the choice of John Wayne as an icon of importance."
She attempts to ridicule the man in various ways, pointing out that his nickname of "Duke" came from his pet dog (which it did), by pointing out his lack of military service (true) and by stating that he never worked on a ranch (true as far as I know).
She then states that Jimmy Stewart, Clark Gable and Henry Fonda were all better actors than "Duke" Wayne (debatable) and that those three all served in the military (true).
She then suggests that Dwight Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt or Darth Vader (a fictional movie character) may have been a better choice for a question for students concerning their knowledge of an American "icon of importance."
My vote will continue to stay with "The Duke." Many people have attempted to tarnish his name over the years. His legacy as a patriotic American, as a father and as a fine actor with a lengthy and successful career will live on long after all of us have passed from this life.
Long live The Duke.
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Substitute Josh King completed a frantic finish in the Championship at The Den to earn 10-man Blackburn Rovers a 2-2 draw against struggling Millwall.
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MILLWALL'S weakness at set-pieces cost them dear as they failed to beat 10-man Blackburn Rovers at The Den - despite being given and converting two penalties.
South London Press
Josh King put a major dent in Millwall's Championship survival hopes with a stoppage time leveller for 10-man Blackburn Rovers at The Den on Saturday.
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Medical expenses covered for 30 days before your hospitalization and 60 days for post hospitalization for related medical expenses
Health Check-ups
Cost of Health Check-up once after a block of every four claim-free years.
Critical Factors of the Plan
No copay , but 20 % of each and every claim in respect to the insured person age between 61- 65 years at entry level
Life long renewable
Plans are lifelong renewable and covers you for your entire lifetime.
Pre-existing Diseases
Any pre-existing condition will be covered after a waiting period of 4 year
Room Rent
room rent Expense @2 % of sum insured,subject to a maximum of Rs. 4000/- per day
Additional Features of STAR HEALTH & ALLIED Health Insurance
No Third party Adminstrator, direct in-home claims settlement
Network of more than 7900 hospitals across India.
Bonus calculated starts at 5% of the basic sum insured for every claim-free year subject to a maximum of 100% is allowable.In the event of the claim the bonus will reduced by 5%.
Star Health Insurance Highlights Updated on 23 Sep 2017
|Network Hospitals
|Waiting Period for Pre-existing Disease
|4 years
|Incurred Claims Ratio
|Number of Policies Issued
|Grievances Solved
*For Year 2015-2016
An Insight Into The Company
Star Health and Allied Insurance, formed through the combined efforts of the UAE-based Oman Insurance Company and prominent Indian businessmen, is one of the largest private health insurance providers in India. Present across the country, it services a wide range of individuals through its 7,500+ strong hospital network. The company is known for it's standout claim-settlement process.
The company also has diverse plans, customised to meet the assurance needs of individuals, families, senior citizens, students, travellers and rural customers.
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Protecting Health, Protecting Wealth
Star Health and Allied Insurance has an impressive number of differentiated policies to safeguard a person's financial position in the event of medical adversity. The company recognises the economic fallouts of rising medical costs and has accordingly devised products through which customers can avail adequate and cost-efficient medical treatment.
Each of these plans serves to meet varied medical costs in unique ways. They boast of advantages such as quick, easy and direct settling of claims (i.e. no third party involvement), cashless facilities and free telephonic medical advice at any time
The following features/terms are common to all plans on offer:
- In-patient hospitalization/treatment which includes hospital expenses* incurred for a minimum of 24 hrs. (unless otherwise mentioned).
- Pre-hospitalization Expenses: Generally up to 30 days.
- Post-hospitalization Expenses: Generally up to 60 days; usually met through a lump sum payment @7% of the expenses or Rs.5,000, whichever is less.
- Pre-existing diseases are included subject to prior coverage by a domestic insurer; usually for the four years preceding policy inception (2 or 3 years where specified).
- Floater Basis: Family includes the primary policyholder, husband/wife and children who are dependent on the parent (generally subject to an age cap of 25 years); Sum assured is equally apportioned among insured members.
- Individual Basis: The sum assured is per person insured
- Reinstatement of sum assured: Normally allowed after a specified number of claim-free years
*(Room, Nursing, Boarding, Surgery, Anaesthetist, Medical Practitioner, Consultation, Specialists, Oxygen, OT charges, X-ray, Dialysis, Chemotherapy, Diagnostic Materials, Blood, Medicine, Drugs etc. depending on the plan chosen. This is not a restrictive list)The eligibility, coverage basis, costs and other benefits relating to each plan are outlined below:
Star Comprehensive Insurance Policy
A plan that covers inpatient as well as certain outpatient treatments. It also considers the health care needs of new/expectant mothers.
|Entry Age
|5 months to 65 years; only renewals allowed after 65 years.
|Individual and Family Floater
|Sum Assured
|Rs.5 lakhs to Rs.25 lakhs; chosen amount can be increased on renewal
|Premium Charges
|Rs.7,015 to Rs.2,56,770; depends on sum assured, age and family size
|Reinstatement of sum assured
|Up to 100%
|up to 50% on minimum sum assured of Rs.5 lakhs
|Delivery / New-Born Cover (Includes C-sec deliveries and vaccinations for newborns), Out-patient treatment (Dental and Ophthalmic), Pre-Existing Diseases, Daily cash for hospital expenses (as per limits), Health-check expenses, Ambulance charges, Day-care treatments
Medi Classic Insurance
A complete package to meet varied medicare needs including non-allopathic treatment. It provides the option of enhanced coverage at enhanced premium charges.
|Entry Age
|5 months to 65 years; only renewals allowed after 65 years
Family plan- 5 months to 45 years
|Medical Screening
|Required for customers above 50 years at authorised centres
|10% of all claims for insured members above 60 years
|Policy Period
|1 year
|5% for 2 years advance premium payments
|Sum Assured
|Individuals: Rs.1.5 lakhs to Rs.15 lakhs;Family Package Plan: Rs.2lakhs or 3 lakhs
| Annual Premium Charges
Family Package Plan
Rs.2,510 to Rs.88,170;depends on sum assured, age and zone
Rs.4,460 to Rs.7,805 depends on sum assured, age and family size i.e. 2 adults or 2 adults with 1 child or 2 adults with 2 children
| Two-Year Premium Charges:
Family Package Plan
Rs.4,769 to Rs.1,67,523; depends on sum assured, age and zone
Rs.8,474 to Rs.14,830;depends on sum assured, age and family size i.e. 2 adults or 2 adults with 1 child or 2 adults with 2 children
|Reinstatement of sum assured
|Up to 100% (individual basis only)
|5% - 25% of basic sum assured for every year following one in which no claim is made
|Non-allopathic treatment, Pre-existing diseases, Pre and Post- hospitalization expenses, Day-care treatment, Health-Check Expenses
|Optional Covers
| Hospital Cash: Extra premium Rs.350 (annual); Rs.665 (two-year);
Patient Care: Extra premium Rs.580 (annual); Rs.1,102 (two-year);
New-Born Baby Cover (only under Family Package Plan): Extra premium = 10% of the premium applicable in the year of birth
Star Family Health Optima
A policy to cover the entire family
|Entry Age
|5 months to 65 years; only renewals allowed after 65 years.
|Sum assured
|Rs.1 lakh to Rs.15 lakhs
|Premiums charged
|Rs.3,890 to Rs.34,700;Depends on sum assured, age, family size and zone; based on age of oldest insured member
|15% to 35% depending on the sum assured
|Reinstatement of sum assured
|100% for coverage of Rs.3 lakhs and above
|20% of all claims for insured members of ages 61 to 65 years
|Cataract surgery, Ambulance charges, Pre-Existing diseases, Pre and Post-hospitalization expenses, Day-care expenses
Senior Citizen's Red Carpet
Senior citizens are an oft-ignored segment of the health insurance industry given their limited incomes and high susceptibility to age-related illnesses. Star Health has addressed this group's protection needs through this plan which provides affordable and adequate coverage along with attractive features.
|Entry Age
|60 to 75 years
|Guaranteed after 75 years
|Sum assured
|Rs.1 lakh to Rs.10 lakhs
|Premium charges
|Rs.4,450 to Rs.22,500 depending on sum assured chosen
|5% (based on meeting certain criteria)
|Medical screening
|Not required.
|Provided at any network hospital
|50% for pre-existing disease claims; 30% for other claims
|All types of pre-existing diseases effective from first policy year or from the second year if treatment was availed in the year preceding inception, ICU/Nurse/Specialist/Consultation/Surgeon charges (as per limits), Cardiovascular diseases/Cancer/Bone breakage/Cerebrovascular accidents/Renal Complications and other major surgeries, Post-hospitalization expenses, Ambulance charges
Star Super Surplus
Provides greater protection than that offered by the average run-of-the-mill plans. It can be availed by individuals for themselves or on a floater basis to include their families as well.
|Entry Age
|3 months to 65 years; only renewals beyond 65 years
|Individual or Floater
|Sum assured
| Individual- Rs.7 lakh/ 10 lakh
Family Floater- Rs.10 lakh
|Premium charged
|Rs.3,000 / Rs.4,000 (individuals);Rs.5,700 / Rs. 4,300 (family floater)
|Mandatory deductibles
|Rs.3 lakhs (individuals);Rs.3 lakhs or Rs.5 lakhs (family floater)
|Unlimited for ICU/diagnostic/medicine/consultation charges
Star Super Surplus 'Gold' Plan
A plan which caters to any unforeseen event, offering enhanced protection to policyholders. Designed primarily to offer enhanced protection, this is ideal for individuals who wish to avail the best in health insurance. Provisions of air-ambulance, absence of room rent cap, lifelong renewal and affordable premiums have made the Gold Plan a perfect ally for people accustomed to a certain way of life.
Entry age
Minimum – 18 years
Maximum – 65 years
Children can avail protection under this plan, subject to the parent being a policyholder. Children aged between 3 months and 25 years can be protected under this policy
Individual or Floater
Sum assured
Minimum – Rs 5 lakhs (Floater and Individual)
Maximum – Rs 25 lakhs (Floater and Individual)
Maximum- Rs.10 lakhs (Individual)
Premium charged
Ranges between Rs 1,950 and Rs 36,360, depending on the entry age and sum assured
10% of claim amount for policyholder with entry age over 60 years
Hospitalisation charges (including room and nursing fees), air ambulance cover, surgeon/consultant fees, medicine costs, operation theatre expenses, second opinion costs, etc.
Star Health Gain
|Entry Age
|5 months to 65 years
|Individual or Floater
|Medical screening
|Required for insured members above 50 years
|Premium charged
|Rs.15,000 (excluding GST)
|Maximum 10% no-claim bonus upon renewal.
|Outpatient treatment within limits (unused amounts can be rolled over for one year), Ambulance charges, Pre/Post-hospitalization expenses, Day-care procedures as specified, Pre-existing diseases.
Star Criticare Plus
A policy that aims at covering a number of medical fallouts including major diseases.
|Entry Age
|18 to 65 years, only renewals beyond 65 years
|Sum assured
|Rs.2 lakhs to Rs.10 lakhs
|Premiums charged
|Rs.3,750 to Rs.35,350
|5% for 2 members and below; 10% above 2 members
|Medical screening
|Required for persons above 50 years at authorised centres
|30% of claims for insured parties above 60 years; applicable to sub-limits
|A number of major diseases are covered in addition to the regular plan; Non-allopathic procedures within given limits, Pre-existing diseases, Ambulance charges, Pre/Post-hospitalization expenses, Day-care treatment as specified
Star Cardiac Care
Going to the heart of it's customer-base, this plan is geared towards compensating insured parties for expenses incurred on cardiac ailments in addition to comprehensive health benefits.
|Entry Age
|10 to 65 years; for those who have been Stenting or Bypass patients in the 7 years preceding policy inception.
|Sum assured
|Rs.3 or 4 lakhs
|Premiums charged
| Rs.18,000 to Rs.39,000 (silver plan);
Rs.26,000 to Rs.57,000 (gold plan)
|5% for 2 member and below; 10% above 2 members
|Medical screening
|Required for all entrants
|10% of claims for insured parties above 60 years.of age
| Pre-existing cardiac diseases - cover effective from 91st policy day;
For cardiac ailments:
Gold Plan: Medical treatment for illnesses/accidents; cardiac surgeries and cardiac medical management
Silver Plan: Same as Gold Plan but does not cover cardiac medical management Pre-existing diseases Ambulance charges, Pre/Post-hospitalization expenses, Day-care treatment
Star Unique Health
|Entry Age
|18 to 65 years; only renewals allowed beyond 65 years
|Policy period
|2 years; sum assured and the sub-limits are per policy year
|Sum assured
|Rs.1 lakh to Rs.3 lakhs
|Rs.50,000 to Rs.1.5 lakhs
|Premiums charged
|Rs.4,900 to Rs.26,450
|Premium payment
|2 installments; one at inception and then at start of 2nd policy year
|Medical screening
|Not required
|HIV + persons (subject to conditions), Non-allopathic treatment, Pre/Post-hospitalization expenses, Pre-existing diseases, Ambulance charges, Day-care procedures as specified
Star Wedding Gift
A plan developed to ensure a healthy married life, the foundation of a successful future.
|Entry age (for couples)
|18 to 40 years; renewable till 45 years; followed by optional policy migration
|Premium payment:
One-year cover
Two-year cover
Rs.10,305 to Rs.15,310
Rs.18,550 to Rs.27,560 depending on cover chosen, age and family size i.e. 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child
|Policy period
|1 or 2 years.
|Medical screening
|Not required.
|Delivery/New-born cover: Up to 2 deliveries; pre-post natal expenses, Non-allopathic treatment, Pre-existing diseases, Pre and Post-hospitalization expenses, Ambulance charges, Day-care procedures as specified.
Diabetes Safe
Usually treated as an exclusion to health contracts this plan makes diabetics the main feature.
|Entry age
|18 to 65 years
|Individual or Floater
|Medical screening
|Required if coverage chosen is effective from inception
|Reinstatement of sum assured
|Up to 100% (on individual basis)
|Those already diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus and related ailments, Costs of artificial limbs post-amputation, Pre and post-hospitalization expenses, Day-care treatment
Star Family Delite
|Entry age
|5 months to 65 years, only renewals allowed beyond 65 years
|Sum assured
|Rs. 2 or 3 lakhs
|Premium charged
|Rs.2,800 to Rs.33,100;depending on the cover chosen, age and family size i.e. 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children; Extra premium for one more child under Rs.3 lakhs cover is Rs.1000
|Medical screening
|Required for entrants above 50 years at authorised centres
|Specific diseases subject to limits, Pre-existing diseases, ICU charges, Ambulance charges within limits, Day-care treatment as specified, Pre and Post-hospitalization expenses
Star Netplus
In a move towards inclusion, the company has introduced this policy to extend the benefits of insurance to ostracized members of society. While most policies exclude HIV positive persons, this plan reaches out to them. Details are provided by the company when contacted.
Star Micro Health Insurance Policy
The micro health insurance offered by Star Health Insurance offers its customers the opportunity to take a policy that will provide them with cover for hospital expenses at an affordable price. The maximum sum assured under this policy is up to Rs. 30,000 per year and it will cover things like hospitalisation for more than 24 hours and even pre-existing diseases. The benefits that this policy also offers include things like the income tax benefit and covering even the charges for the ambulance need for transportation. The premium for this policy can range from Rs. 275 to Rs. 500 for policies that offer Rs. 30,000 worth of cover and anyone between the ages of 5 months and 65 years is allowed to take this policy.
Star Care Insurance Policy
The Star Care is a health insurance policy that can be taken as an individual plan or as a family floater plan. The policy is available to anyone between the ages of 2 years to 65 years and can be renewed for life. This means that after the age of 65 years you can continue to renew it for the rest of your life. The policy will offer benefits like pre and post hospitalisation cover and up to Rs. 1,000 as daily hospital cash for up to 14 days. This policy does not require any medicals prior to the distribution of the policy and covers about 405 day-care procedures.
Star Health Accident Care Insurance Policy
It's important to stay covered under an insurance policy in case something untoward happens that could leave you in a financially unstable position. Even if an event occurs that happens to render you incapable of earning an income, you need to ensure that your family doesn't have to suffer financially. The Star Health Accident Care Insurance Policy health insurance product provides you the peace of mind of knowing that even if you meet with an accident, the expenses for your hospitalization and treatment will be taken care of. In addition, if the accident leaves you disabled and unable to earn an income, the plan will also pay out a sum of money to your dependants and spouse to tide over tough times.
Features of Accident Care Insurance Plan:
- Minimum entry age is 18 years and maximum is 70 years.
- Dependent children can be brought under insurance cover from the age of 5 months.
- Policy pays hospital cash benefits.
- Medical expenditure is taken care of to a large degree.
- One of the few polices that provides coverage for accidents that occur while playing winter sports.
- Educational grant provided for minor children.
- Travel expenses will be covered if required for one spouse.
- Insured amount will be calculated based on the income of the policyholder.
- Policy tenure can be of one, two, or even three years.
- Policy has lifetime renewability.
|No age limit; Grace period of 30 days from expiry; Increase in sum assured allowed upon renewal; Renewal premium can vary
|Allowed at any time during policy period; Premiums refunded as per company rates
|Upon death of insured, When entire cover is claimed
Find cashless network hospitals nearby: Star Health Network Hospitals
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Star Health Insurance FAQs
- Why do I need health insurance?
- What is cashless hospitalization? Does Star Health Insurance Company provide it?
- Can I renew my Start Health Insurance policy? If yes, how?
- What is a health card?
- What is the maximum number of claims that I can make in one year?
- What is a family floater plan?
- Will a Star Health Insurance policy help me to get exemption from Income Tax?
- Are Star Health Insurance policies accepted across the country?
- Do I need a medical checkup before buying a Star health insurance policy?
- Does Star Health Insurance cover medical cost spent in outpatient treatment?
- Does Start Health Insurance take care of my existing diseases?
- Can I get reimbursement if I avail treatment at non – network hospitals?
Health Insurance helps you to take care of you and your family's future by paying off your medical expenses. It helps you to save money.
Cashless hospitalization enables you to save money. This is a facility offered to you by your insurance provider wherein your health insurance provider will pay off your hospitalization bills. Star Health Insurance Company does provide cashless hospitalization.
Yes, you can renew your Star Health Insurance policy. For that, the company will send you renewal notice which will contain the expiry date of your present policy.
A health card is like an identity card which comes with your health insurance policy. This card enables you to enjoy cashless hospitalization facility at Star Health Insurance company's network hospitals. You need to show your health card at the time of admission into a network hospital to enjoy all the benefits.
You can make any number of claims during the tenure of your policy. But the maximum amount of claim you can make is the sum insured in the policy.
It is a plan that takes care of the hospitalization expense of your entire family.
Yes, you can get exemption from income tax up to Rs.15,000 under section 80D of the Income Tax Act.
Yes, Star Health Insurance policies are accepted across the country. If you stay at Bangalore and your family stays at Mumbai, you can cover all of them under the same policy.
If your age is above 50 years and you want to buy a Star health insurance policy, then you need to go through medical checkup. However, medical checkup is not required for the senior citizen policies.
Generally health insurance companies cover the cost of inpatients. However, Star Health Insurance Company covers the cost incurred as outpatients under specific terms and conditions.
Yes, Star Health Insurance takes care of your pre-existing diseases as well. However, you can get it covered after 48 months of continuous renewal with Star Health Insurance.
If you take treatment at non-network hospitals, Star Health Insurance will reimburse you the amount of bills which is subject to the policy undertaken. But, cashless hospitalization is available only if you take treatment at the network hospitals of Star Health Insurance.
Examples of Network Hospitals in Major Cities
|Columbia Asia Hospital
|Jain Charitable Hospital
|Columbia Asia Hospital
|Fortis Malabar Hospital
|Hiranandani Hospital
*Disclaimer - This is not an exhaustive list but an indicative representation of hospitals that form a part of the company's wider network.
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News About STAR HEALTH & ALLIED Health Insurance
Star Health Insurance to raise Rs.200 crore to launch product for cancer patients
Anand Roy, Executive Director and CMO of the standalone health insurance company, Star Health Insurance said that the company is planning to launch a disease-specific product for cancer patients and children suffering from autistic disorders. In the previous financial year, the company earned Rs.2,962 crore in gross written premium. This year, it is targeting Rs.4,000 crore. The company is planning to raise Rs.200 crore funds to support its growth plans.
The insurer has increased the cost of Family Health Optima plan by 10-15% due to the rise in medical costs and health inflation. The sum assured for the Family Health Optima plan will automatically increase by 25% (up to maximum Rs.5 lakh) for helmet-wearing customers. As for the the company's distribution channels, it has about 1.5 lakh agents and online channel. It is planning to open 20 to 25 branches this year.
30th August 2017
Star Health Insurance plans to raise funds up to Rs.3,000 crore
In order to meet its growing capital base and working capital requirements, Star Health Insurance has decided to appoint a domestic investment bank to raise funds and one of the options may include Initial Public Offering (IPO). Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd sells travel, health, and accident insurance. The company wants to raise up to Rs.3,000 crore in funding by selling primary and secondary stakes. 80% stake in Religare Health Insurance Co. Ltd was sold to a group of investors for Rs.1,300 crore in April. In July, HDFC Life announced its plans to sell 9.57% stake through IPO. At the same time, SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd got approval to raise up to Rs.7,000 crore through its IPO.
11th August 2017
Star Health and Allied Insurance considering an IPO
Star Health and Allied Insurance mainly deals with overseas travel insurance, mediclaim, and personal accidents. It is a joint venture between Sequoia Capital, ICICI Ventures, Oman Insurance Company, Tata Capital Growth Fund, and others. It has a capital of Rs.1,050 crores. In 2016, after ICICI Ventures and Apis Partners acquired a 15% stake in the company for Rs.320 crores, Star Health and Allied Insurance has been valued at over Rs.2,100 crores. 63.76% of the shares is owned by domestic shareholders and rest is owned by foreign investors. The company has witnessed a growth rate of more than 40% on yearly basis.
Star Health & Allied Insurance is the first standalone health insurer in India. Sources say that the company is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as getting buyers for multiple holder's stake can be difficult. Insurers have to complete 10 years to list. Star Health and Allied Insurance is the only eligible one in its category so far. However, V Jagannathan, the Chairman of the company said that there are no plans to list.
1st June 2017
Star Health may be the first health insurer to list shares
Star Health & Allied Insurance, the sole health insurance company in India, may soon start selling its shares in D-St. The company intends to sell its shares to the masses partially because they do not want a few private equity investors. They want to enter the initial public offering (IPO) mode as they feel that making arrangements for purchasers for several holders' stakes is a complex process.
A source also said that since the stock market is performing well off late, the launch of the shares in the market will be a great move. However, V Jagannathan, the chairman of the company, stated that they do not have any such plans.
31st May 2017
Star Health launches improved version of Family Health Optima
Star Health and Allied Insurance has released a new version of the Family Health Optima Plan. The relaunched product comes with additional features such as automatic increase of the sum assured by 25% if the customer wears a helmet and is safe on the roads. This is capped at a maximum of Rs.5 lakh. Other benefits include health check-ups for every claim-free year, and assisted reproductive treatment and other specified treatments after 3 years of being a policyholder. The new product is an improved version of the existing Family Health Optima Plan. Those who opt for this plan now will stand to benefit from a range of added features and benefits.
24th April 2017
Star Health Insurance Company investors to make an exit from highly competitive venture
Star Health Insurance Company is a joint venture between ICIC Ventures, Tata Capital Growth Fund, Oman Insurance Company, Sequoia Capital, and Alpha TC Holdings. Investors in this company have put a hold on the block as they are planning to exit a venture that is becoming overwhelmingly competitive. According to sources, at least two local and two international investment banks have pitched to PE investors for a mandate to sell the insurance company. However, investment bankers say that it is becoming difficult to get a single buyer for many holders' stake because the sale had to be made to a strategic investor or sell PE funds in a secondary sale. As bankers gathered to give presentations to mandate Star Health Insurance Company to sell their business, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kotak, and ICICI Securities were participating companies. With the company growing at a rate more than 30%, it is unable to meet capital requirement. Indians have been thronging to buy health insurance policies from Star owing to rising health expenditure.
13th January 2017
Target of Rs.3,000 crore premium set by Star Health Insurance
Star Health Insurance and Allied Insurance (SHIAI) is looking to achieve a 40% growth rate by the end of the current fiscal. After achieving Rs.1,530 crore during April-November 2016, V. Jagannathan, Chairman and Managing Director of SHAI stated that achieving a premium of Rs.2,800-Rs.3,000 crore by the end of the financial year would be a possible goal. Having a predominant presence in the markets of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, Jagannathan said that the company is working on a few new products related to health insurance which can make its portfolio stronger.
10th January 2017
Star Health looking to private equity players to raise Rs 360 crore
Health insurer Star Health and Allied Insurance are looking to private equity players to raise around Rs 360 crore through a fresh equity issuance, with JM Financial appointed as the arranger of the transaction. Chairman and managing director of Star Health and Allied Insurance, V Jagannathan stated that while the existing partners want to continue in the company, talks are ongoing with domestic and foreign equity firms to rope in new investors.
The company currently owns 38 crore shares and plans to raise capital via the issuance of fresh shares to investors in order to expand their business.
4th January 2016
Star Health Insurance to increase its capital
Star Health Insurance is planning to increase their capital with placement in private equity. The plan is to increase a Rs. 300 crore with a private investor by raising fresh shares. The company also is planning to start new schemes for pain therapy, they've already introduced a policy related to obesity. The reason Star Health Insurance is now moving towards retail customer health insurance is because their group insurance schemes were not very profitable. Health insurance is now a growing section of the insurance sector, earning the industry almost Rs. 20, 440 crore in 2014-15 and will increase to almost Rs. 55,000 crores by 2020 as an industry.
16th October 2015
New packages offered by Star Health Insurance for pain therapy
Star Health and Allied Insurance Company will be introducing health insurance packages for pain therapies. Earlier this year, the company introduced a scheme for bariatric surgery, which is generally done for obesity reduction. The number of such surgeries are on the rise, in year 2014-2015 over 12,000 such surgeries took place, and the number is likely to grow. Many insurers do not cover such surgeries but it is becoming more necessary for companies to start to cover these procedure said S Prakash, Executive Director, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company. In India the health insurance sector has grown to 15.6% in 2014-15, Star Health was responsible for 37% of that growth.
15th October 2015
GST rate of 18% applicable for all financial services effective July 1, 2017.
Disclaimer: Premiums may vary depending upon factors like age, location and prevailing taxes/GST.