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This was one of my most popular posts and also happened to be among my first few. I thought my new readers would appreciate the low-down on this myth debunked and my faithful readers wouldn't mind the refresher.
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What If We Can Overcome Our Genetic Weaknesses?
If it could be scientifically proven that regular exercise staves off common, life-shortening diseases despite your genetic make-up, would you feel differently about exercise? We're not quite there yet, but we are getting closer.
The difficulty in trying to determine how exercise affects our risks of developing common diseases like heart disease and diabetes is that it is hard to conduct long-term clinical trials that definitively link exercise (or lack thereof) to diseases contracted later in life. The most obvious problem is, even if one could design a study with a large, randomized amount of participants, including a control group, in proving there is a difference in disease development over time between those who exercise and those who don't, one wouldn't know how much differences in genetics, diet and other environmental factors contributed to disease contraction regardless of exercise.
This conundrum is precisely why it's invaluable to enlist identical twins in studies such as these. Identical twins have the same DNA and grew up in the same household which means they lived under the same socio-economic conditions, eating the same diet and experiencing the same environmental factors in their formative years.
Thus far, identical twin studies have indicated that, at end of life, those twins who exercised more throughout life than their twin siblings tended to live longer and contract fewer diseases. It's promising information in linking more exercise to longer, healthier lives. But it's not perfect. Because, while it's true that these studies control for DNA, they can't control for other factors that can diverge for twins after they leave the same household. For example, their diets can become very different after decades living apart, they may be living under different socio-economic conditions, they could be exposed to different pollutants or experience different stress factors due to variances in occupations or relationship issues.
But a new study on identical twins suggests that exercise does make a huge difference on risk factors for diseases linked to mortality. This study from Finland, using the FinnTwin16 database, has been collecting data from identical twins beginning at the age of 16. This is the first large identical twin study that begins at such a young age and follows them as they age.
Not surprisingly, many identical twins remain very similar in lifestyle factors, such as diet make-up and exercise frequency, even after they enter adulthood, leave home and lead separate lives. However, the study was able to identify 10 sets of twin males who did differ greatly in exercise frequency by the time they reached their early to mid-twenties. In all ten cases, one twin exercised regularly while their counterpart didn't exercise. In all cases, both siblings were exercising regularly when the study began, at the age of 16, but one twin had stopped exercising (usually due to work or family obligations) within the last three years. Also, in all cases, diets remained very similar. Metabolic and fitness tests, as well as brain scans, were conducted on all 20 individuals and the results were startling.
Those who were sedentary had a higher body fat percentage, indications of insulin resistance (an early risk factor for diabetes and other metabolic conditions), inferior cardiovascular capabilities and far less grey matter (especially in the parts of the brain that control motor function and coordination) compared to their active brothers. Considering that these dramatic differences in health indicators occurred after only a few years of a sedentary lifestyle, imagine how different the health of each twin would be compared to his brother over a lifetime.
Getting back to my original question, this isn't proof that you can overcome a genetic predisposition to common diseases by exercising. This is not a clinical study, which uses a randomized sampling in a controlled testing environment. It is an epidemiological study that relies on questionnaires and surveys to collect data on individuals which can lead to subjective influences on the data and the sample for this study is small and not randomized. However, because the participants are identical twins, this study does offer something that most epidemiological studies can't, and that is it does control for very important variables, the most important one being DNA. And the results in this study are consistent with other epidemiological and clinical exercise studies that have been conducted on identical twins as well as randomized studies on general populations.
Where this study may lack in proof of causation, I believe, it makes up for in hope. Many studies indicate there is a relationship between frequency of exercise and disease risk. What this study seems to suggest is the relationship exists no matter our DNA. That it isn't rational to have a fatalistic attitude over bad genes. For me, that means hope informed by science that I have a lot more control over my health than I once thought. I hope, after reading this, you feel that way too.
Click here to read The New York Times article on this study.
Whose Body is in These Photos?
My post yesterday about the way women are used in advertising is getting a lot of buzz. It occurred to me that I could make my point even better if I shared with you what I discovered when I was searching for the Stuart Weitzman ad that prompted my post. Whose body is this?
And this?
You may answer Kate Moss. And it is true, that is Kate Moss' face and she is wearing Stuart Weitzman's shoes and posed for the photo. I don't think, however, that it is Kate Moss' body. It may be a version of her real body but it isn't an exact or even near-exact representation of her actual body. How do I know? Tell me, whose body is this?
And this?
Well, the face is the new face of Stuart Weitzman's shoes – Gisele Bundchen. She has replaced Kate Moss. Why? I have no idea because the bodies in all four of these photos – and we see an awful lot of all four bodies – are exactly the same. The body attached to Gisele's head bears no perceivable difference to the body attached to Kate's head.
So, whose body is it? It is the computer generated go-to body of the early 21st century model. She doesn't have a name because she doesn't actually exist. The body doesn't belong to any human alive today.
But, let's not just pick on Weitzman, Gisele and Kate. Tell me how do the bodies in this ad compare to the bodies of Gisele and Kate in the Weitzman ads?
Seriously, if I cropped the heads out of all of these ads, could you identify which model is which?
Think about this – the age range for Victoria's Secret models is 18-28, Gisele Bundchen is 34 (mother of two) and Kate Moss is 41 (mother of one). What is the likelihood that all these women, in reality, have nearly the exact same body dimensions and overall appearance? Consider Kate Moss began her modeling career at 14 and Gisele Bundchen around 12. The "ideal" body for a model back when each of them began is very different from the "ideal" body used in these ads today. Who had the crystal ball way back then to know that at ages 34 and 41 and after giving birth to children they would have the same exact body as the newly minted Victoria's Secret models in their early 20s?
The answer is, of course, there is no crystal ball and the bodies we see in these ads are a fiction. All women should be outraged.
But I would contend that the women who should be most outraged are the women in these ads. Because how long is it going to take for fashion companies to figure out that their IT guys can build a more beautiful, more "perfect" female robo-model on their computers for a fraction of the cost of the current supermodel contract? How can an IT guy do that? It's already being done in all these ads. This is how:
Now, more and more, the public is learning the truth about these deceitful ads and the fraud of the models with the perfect bodies. We're already more than half-way there to the time when this curtain gets pulled all the way back to expose the lie and begin to change this ugly reality.
If we care about our daughters, that day can't come soon enough.
You can read yesterday's post about the use of women in advertising and participate in my poll on it by clicking here.
Does the Way Women Are Depicted in Ads Bother You?
My husband showed me an ad similar to this one in the weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal and asked me if, as a woman viewing it, it bothered me to see a scantily clad woman in a sexually provocative pose in an advertisement that doesn't do a good job communicating what they are selling:
"Are they selling shoes, a blouse, underwear, hair products? I can't tell," he said to me. Well, I had no idea. I'm into fitness, not fashion. I had to look it up. (They sell shoes, by the way.)
But the point of his question wasn't really about what I thought of an ad that makes it unclear what they were selling, but what I thought about an ad that so clearly wants you to take notice by sexually objectifying a woman's body. My response was a bit of a shoulder shrug while I pointed out to him that sex sells and has been that way for as long as advertising has been a business. It certainly wasn't new when Marilyn Monroe was used to sell products and that was over a half-century ago.
What's different now and what bothers me so much more is the fantasy of the perfect female human body passed off as, not only real, but a goal to be attained by every woman. When Marilyn was used in ads, at the same time, other models and entertainers with all different body types and sizes were used in other ads. There were curvy women, thin women, tall women, short women, long legs, long torsos – a variety that represented the true variety of the female form.
Feminists used to bemoan the popularity of the Barbie doll when I was a child. I didn't understand it. I loved playing with Barbie. Even as a child, I understood she was a doll. No real woman I knew or saw on TV or in magazines looked as flawless as Barbie. I didn't think, nor wish, I would grow up to look like Barbie. Nobody grew up to look like Barbie – she wasn't real, after all.
Today, thanks to advancements in plastic surgery techniques and, even more obvious, technological advancements in professional photo-shopping, every single model looks exactly the same. They may have different hair, eye and skin color, but they all have the same long, thin limbs; the same perky, full breasts; the same full butt; the same cheekbones and full lips; and the same never-occurs-in-nature thigh gap. At the same time, all these models are devoid of cellulite or disproportionately-shaped anything. (See photo and video proof of it here.) Whether they've had surgery to make them that way or the photos have been doctored to make their bodies appear that way after the fact, this is the body that is being passed off as perfect and real. It is a lie. But no matter, right?
Wrong. When a girl, teen and, yes, grown woman sees that ad, nine times out of 10, she studies the woman's body and compares her own to it. She makes note of every aspect in which her own body falls short of the "perfect" body in the image before her. And she is doomed to fail at achieving it. Because these bodies are as fake and unachievable as Barbie's.
So, yes, that ad bothered me. But not for the same reasons it bothered my husband. It was a good reminder to me because I find myself falling into the body image trap just like everyone else does. Yes, I like the way my body looks when I am living my fittest life. But it shouldn't be my goal. Being fit is about health, well-being and a fulfilling quality of life. That's the prize and that is real.
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Fit&Happier Workout of the Month: Strength Training with Free Weights
Fit&Happier Workout of the Month defined: These are 30 minute general fitness workouts designed to offer a complete and balanced approach to strength and cardiovascular training in the most efficient way possible. Strength training workouts will each feature a different form of resistance, or load, so that you can choose the type of resistance based on equipment availability and your preference. These will offer full-body strength training and muscle toning with base exercises appropriate for beginners and progressions for those more experienced in strength training. Cardio workouts are designed to get the most calorie burn possible in the time allotted. Combo workouts combine strength and cardio training into one, efficient, full-body, calorie-burning workout. All workouts conclude with flexibility training as no workout is complete without it. Click on the exercises to link to step-by-step written and video instructions provided by ACE Fitness.
Free Weights: Also known as dumbbells, free weights are a terrific, versatile tool for full-body strength training for general fitness. For women looking to build strength for boosted metabolism and fitness, as well as visibly tone muscles, a range of dumbbells from 3-10 lbs is sufficient. These load amounts are readily available in the weight training area of most gyms. If you want to do this workout at home, while a full set of free weights can set you back $100 and take up a ton of space, it isn't necessary to have more than 3 dumbbell pairs in order to get the benefit of a full range of load options for these exercises. For example, a pair each of 3 lbs, 5 lbs and 8 lbs dumbbells would cost approximately $40 and give you the ability to workout with 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 or 16 lbs of load, depending on whether you use one or two weights during any given exercise.
I prefer hour-glass shaped, neoprene-coated free weights. They have a no-slip grip, are comfortable in your hands and usually come in a variety of bright colors making them more aesthetically pleasing compared to industrial looking dumbbells. If you have the choice, opt for those that are hexagon shaped at the ends over those that are circular. The circular ended ones tend to roll away from you. And, as you progress to heavier loads for your free weight exercises, the flat edges of the hexagon ended dumbbells are more stable when holding two weights together.
Free Weight Strength & Flexibility Training Workout
Concept: Use free weights and gravity to strengthen the major muscle groups of the body. Utilize the lowest weight possible to reach exhaustion, or maximum effort, between 10 and 16 repetitions. If you can perform 16 or more repetitions with excellent form before reaching exhaustion, you should increase the weight amount. If you lose form before the 10th repetition, you should decrease the weight amount. Where noted, some exercises can also be progressed by switching from a seated to standing position or from a double leg to single leg stance. It's likely the correct amount of load for you will be different from one exercise to the next.
Maximum effort or muscle exhaustion means you can't perform another repetition of the exercise without losing form and/or engaging another muscle group. An example being, when performing biceps curls, the biceps are targeted and the movement should be only elbow flexion and extension. As one reaches her maximum effort-point of exhaustion, the biceps may begin to feel strained or "burn" and/or the individual may begin to swing or sway at the hips or torso, engaging hip or abdominal muscles instead of the biceps muscles.
Free weight exercises allow one to work opposing muscle groups by controlling the momentum of the movement against gravity. This is accomplished by moving more slowly on the down phase of an exercise. Using the biceps curl example from above: when you are lifting the free weight against gravity, you are isolating the biceps on the up/lifting phase. Assume it takes a count of 2 to perform the curl movement. If you lower the weight to the start position at a slower pace, as in a count of 3 or 4, you are resisting against gravity's pull while lowering the weight, which isolates the triceps muscles on the down/lowering phase.
I recommend using a cushioned, no-slip surface to perform this workout, such as an exercise mat or open area of wall-to-wall carpeting. Be sure to have enough unobstructed space around you to allow for full range of motion of arms and legs. Perform this workout 1-3 times per week, allowing at least 48 hours before repeating this workout.
Warm-Up: 2-5 minutes of high knee marching, swinging opposing arms to shoulder height as you lift knees to hip height or any other form of moderate cardio movement you choose. The goal is to raise your heart-rate slightly before working your muscles.
Strength Workout: Perform the following exercise circuit in succession with no rest between exercises:
- Overhead Triceps Extension: 10-16 repetitions. Muscles worked: triceps on the up phase (count of 2); biceps on the down phase (count of 3 or 4). Progression: To increase your load options, this exercise can be done by holding two free weights together, one weight in each hand, parallel and side-by-side to one another.
- Squat: 10-16 repetitions. Muscles worked: core through all movements; hip flexors, hamstrings & shins on down phase (count of 4 or 5); glutes, quads & calves on up phase (count of 3). Regression: To decrease load, hold one free weight with both hands by grasping each end, holding weight parallel to floor at chest height. Progression: When you can perform more than 16 repetitions with perfect form at the maximum dumbbell weight available to you, lower the weight amount and perform Single Leg Squats, 10-16 repetitions each leg.
- Overhead Press: 10-16 repetitions. Muscles worked: shoulders (deltoids) on up phase (count of 2); back (lats) on down phase (count of 3 or 4). Progression: perform standing
- Ab Crunches: 10-16 repetitions. Muscles worked: abs on up phase (count of 2); back on down phase (count of 3 or 4). To perform with free weights: follow instructions for body weight crunches in link while holding one or two free weights at chest level. Hold one free weight by grasping each end with each hand with free weight parallel to the floor; hold two free weights together, side-by-side and parallel to one another.
- Bent Over Flys: 10-16 repetitions. Muscles worked: upper back (rhomboids, traps) on up phase (count of 2); chest (pecs) on down phase (count of 3 or 4)
- After performing each exercise once, rest for 1-2 minutes and repeat the circuit (triceps extensions through bent over flys) for a second set of each exercise. After performing the circuit twice, perform the flexibility workout.
Flexibility Workout: Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds and breathe deeply throughout the stretches.
- Overhead Triceps Stretch: 20-30 seconds each arm
- Warrior I: stretches legs & back, be sure to stretch both sides
- Cat-Cow: targets abs, chest & back, hold each pose for 20-30 seconds
- Cobra: stretches abs & hip flexors
- Childs Pose: a relaxing stretch for your core & glutes to end your workout
Author's Note: Always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.
Previous Fit&Happier Workouts of the Month – January: Body Weight Strength Training; February: Resistance Band Strength Training
Check back for these upcoming Fit&Happier Workouts of the Month – April: Medicine Ball Strength Training; May: Stability Ball Strength Training; June: Balance & Strength Training; July: Functional Training (Strength); August: Interval Training (Cardio); September: Schoolyard Play Workout (Combo); October: Outdoor Cardio & Strength Combo; November: Timed Circuit (Combo); December: HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training-Cardio)
Click on the link to view previous Activity-Specific Workouts of the Month: Hockey & Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding & Figure Skating, Golf & Softball, Distance Running, Racquet Sports, Swimming, Waterskiing & Surfing, Cycling, Rowing & Desk Jockeys, Track, Field & Court Sports, Throwing & Pitching, Dancing, Downhill Skiing
March's Small Step: Accentuate the Positives, Eliminate the Negatives
This month's Small Step is all about setting yourself up for success. Remember, fitness is a lifestyle not a diet or exercise program with an end date. Even making changes in small, manageable increments, as my program advocates, doesn't guarantee one won't get derailed especially if she is relying only on willpower and well-intended plans. What's needed is an environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle but also reduces the situations in which one gets pulled back into old, unhealthy habits. So, this month, your challenge is to make simple, permanent changes in your environment that can accentuate the positives while eliminating the negatives in your fitness quest.
What follows are considerations for the most common environmental pitfalls and how to turn them into advantages for you. Weaknesses vary from person to person. For some, having ice cream in the house isn't much of a temptation. For others, it's impossible to resist on a regular basis. Therefore, it's important to take an honest, thorough assessment of the obstacles that present the biggest challenges to fitness for you. You might identify some challenges that aren't listed here. You can use the examples here to come up with your own strategies to manipulate your environment to thwart those pitfalls as well.
Make the foods that tempt you hard to get and the healthy ones easy to get: Purge your home, vehicle and office of junk food and always have on hand healthy snacks to satisfy urges.
Junk food encompasses the obvious like candy, chips and baked goods. But other empty calorie snacks are those that contain mostly simple carbohydrates, like refined flours and sugars, and little to no protein, fiber or healthy fats. Keep in mind, if a snack contains almost all sugars or refined flours, your body quickly absorbs those foods, causing insulin levels to sky-rocket and then plummet, leaving you with a sudden drop in energy levels and hungry again in a short amount of time. Having a snack with a combination of protein, complex carbohydrates and fats, plus a little fiber, gives you sustained and even energy levels and makes you feel fuller and more satisfied for a longer period of time.
*Nuts/nut butters, seeds, popcorn (popped in canola or olive oil), cheese and whole fruits and veggies are superior to highly processed snack foods like pretzels, crackers, cereal bars and most commercial granola bars. Yogurt can also be a pitfall wrapped in a healthy reputation. Better to opt for plain Greek yogurt that has some fat than to opt for the sugar-filled, no-fat, "light" flavored yogurts. See my previous post on stocking a healthy pantry for more healthy eating strategies.
Be smart about food shopping so you won't replace what you've purged with more junk: The basic rules of thumb for food shopping are: have a list and stick to it, don't shop when you're hungry, shop the perimeter of the store first (where the majority of healthy, whole foods are located) and then go down only the aisles that contain the remaining items on your list. For more tips, see my healthy food shopping post.
Know your bad eating habit triggers: We all have our moments of weakness. It's at these times that the pull is very strong to slide back into bad habits. Telling yourself that you will simply say "no" is a strategy for failure.
- Time of day: The most common times of day when there is a strong urge to eat high-calorie, high sugar foods are mid-afternoons and evenings. Having snacks, such as between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner, are necessary for most people. A mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack shouldn't be avoided but one has to be ready with correctly portioned, high-quality snacks in order to avoid over-eating readily available, poor snack choices. If you're away from home at these times, always have with you a pre-measured, pre-prepared, healthy snack (*see above). On the other hand, snacking in the evenings is rarely a good idea. If you've eaten three meals and a few snacks in a day, chances are you've consumed all the calories and nutrients your body needs. Try flossing and brushing your teeth right after dinner. This does two things. First, it creates an annoying inconvenience if you eat something – you'll have to floss and brush again. Secondly, it's an actual physical signal to your digestive system by way of the brain that eating is done for the day and it's time to prepare for sleep.
- Mindless eating: Eating while distracted by something else – TV, reading material, electronic devices – is a recipe for over-consumption of calories. You aren't paying attention to what you're eating, so you over eat. It also creates a trigger by association. If you eat breakfast in front of the TV every day, your body associates eating with watching TV at other times of the day, tricking you into thinking you're hungry when you're not. Make it a rule to eat all meals and snacks at a table without distractions.
- Emotional eating: Emotional eating means you self-medicate with food at times when you're most vulnerable – stressed, sad, angry or even bored. These vulnerable times are weaknesses at their very peak. This is why emotional eating is such a tough habit to break. Try taking a walk, preferably outdoors. But, even going up and down a flight of stairs or a couple of laps inside a building can be enough to keep you from food-medicating. Another option is to call or instant message a trusted confidant. Take a warm shower or bath or even just wash your face. Try meditation, relaxation and breathing exercises, or journaling. What you need to do is find another physical stimulation, outside of food, to break the funk.
Always be ready to be active: You can't take advantage of a spontaneous invitation to take a walk or a free hour to head to the gym courtesy of a last-minute lunch date cancelation if you're wearing a skirt and heels. Always have a bag with sneakers and workout clothing in your car or at your office.
Manipulate your social environment: It's true the things around us influence us a great deal. But nothing influences our behavior, good and bad, more than the people around us. Take inventory of the people in your life – friends, family and co-workers – and place them into one of two categories: good influencers and bad influencers. People who are fit or are actively working to be fit are your good influencers and those who are not fit or not actively trying are your bad influencers.
- Harness the good influencers: Tell them about your quest to be fit and your willingness to enlist their help and support. You're likely to find new workout partners and people with whom to exchange healthy recipes.
- Limit the damage of bad influencers: This isn't about cutting loved ones from your life, it's about changing what you do when you're together. They, like the good influencers, need to be told about your quest to be fit and you'd like their support. The best thing would be to enlist them to partner in your quest but many won't be receptive. If you can't recruit them, social gatherings with your bad influencers should avoid food as much as possible. Arrange phone chats while you're out exercising. If you're spending time together in person, go shopping, get mani/pedis, go to a museum, movie or on a relaxing stroll through a park. Find something you enjoy doing together that doesn't involve food.
If you're new to the Small Steps series, you can read about the philosophy and strategies of the series here. Know the Small Steps strategies don't need to be done in any particular order and are independent of one another. So, you can begin the series with this post, continue throughout the rest of the year and pick up what you missed next year.
Previous Small Steps posts: January's Portion Control; February's Plan Ahead.
Author's Note: I am an exercise professional, not a nutrition professional. My diet recommendations are based on the most current science-backed information provided by nutrition professionals in the fitness industry. Mine are general recommendations that are in line with the guidelines published by the US Dept of Health and Human Services for apparently healthy individuals. If you have a health condition that requires dietary restrictions, I recommend consulting a medical doctor or registered dietician before making any changes to your diet. Always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.


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Metropolis Magazine - Metropolis Magazine February 2012
Living on the Edge
Peter Bohlin has crafted a landscape-hugging house on the border of a picture-perfect nature preserve in Connecticut.
Deluxe Paint Job
Armed with a Newtonian color wheel, the architects at Stamberg Aferiat infuse a midcentury hotel with a burst of visual energy.
Coming Home
Drawing on his experience in a wheelchair, Michael Graves designs the Army's first fully accessible house for wounded vets and their families.
X Marks the Spots
Columbia's Studio-X, a think tank with labs all over the world, may be a new model for design education.
The Almighty Grid Can't stand the Byzantine streets of the Levittowns of the world? A new Web site created by Harold Cooper satiates the desires of every gridophile by mapping planet Earth according to Manhattan's plan. Sparked by the grid's 200th anniversary, Cooper's interactive site extends the scheme to nearly every spot on the globe. Just head up to 71,730th…
Goodbye, Monotony!
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Oversize Tangle
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All Work and a Little Play
Small touches of whimsy enliven Nika Zupanc's austere home-office furniture.
The Almighty Grid
Although today it seems as natural as air, Manhattan's system of numbered streets is actually a visionary piece of urban planning.
A Tree of Triangles
Akihisa Hirata blends organic inspiration with geometric form for an art pavilion in Tokyo.
Like Father, Like Daughter
Saul Bass, the legendary designer of title graphics, finally gets his due.
Prescription for Vitality
Yves Béhar makes popping pills look—and sound—more youthful.
Views of the Water
Two structures along the Hudson River provide new ways of engaging with the landscape.
Daylighting in Chicago FROM ERIN HOGAN In an otherwise interesting exchange on lighting in "Leading Luminaries" (by Barbara Eldredge, Derrick Mead, and Martin C. Pedersen, December 2011, p. 40), it was disturbing to see a patently erroneous statement regarding the Art Institute of Chicago's Modern Wing, which opened in May 2009. James Benya's assertion that the building was a "technical…
An Appreciation
The long and prolific life of Eva Zeisel

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Heartland:Credit Card Fraud At Small Business About to Soar
The frequency of counterfeit or stolen credit cards being used at small business is ready to jump, I was told, in an interview with Heartland Payment Systems Chairman and CEO, Robert O. Carr. Credit card fraud migrates to the weakest points, and since the larger retailers and restaurants have (by and large) already installed the needed equipment for the October 1st shift of liability to merchants, those who are unprepared are mainly the small merchants.
Assorted studies in the last few weeks have said that only 25% to 42% of small business owners are properly prepared for the EMV shift. The number that Heartland provided was 40% readiness among retailers. Another area, according to Carr (and others), that will be subject to a higher level of fraudulent transactions is e-commerce/online sales. Many online sellers are not using AVS (Address Verification Service) when they accept a shipping address. These sellers are going to be targeted by thieves. The benefit of AVS is that it allows the seller to know if the merchandise is being shipped to the billing address of the card holder. If the card holder is in Iowa, but the merchandise is being shipped to Miami, that ought to raise a red flag. But, if a seller is not using AVS then it's an easy way to ship merchandise to a temporary address. Sometimes crooks will ship merchandise to a neighbors house, who is not home during the day, and then go pick it up from the porch after it has been dropped off by UPS or Fed Ex. Those losses are going to be borne by the seller. AVS has been around for many years - there is no good excuse not have it implemented. Some areas of the US already experience a high rate of credit card fraud. On a recent visit to Las Vegas I used my credit or debit card frequently. On every occasion, whether it was for an ice cream cone, or a dinner tab, I was asked to produce a photo ID when I provided my credit card. While that might seem extreme, it offers a basic level of protection. If I were a small merchant and not prepared for the EMV shift in October, I'd have a sign in the front window of my business that said "Due to new regulations, and for our mutual protection, we may ask for a photo ID with a credit card purchase." And then I would stick with that until I had upgraded my equipment to comply with the new laws. During the interview, Bob Carr said to me several times that "merchants have no idea how many counterfeit credit cards they take, and starting in October they will find out." (pointofsale.com)
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The 14th of July is the Fête Nationale (National Day) in France. When we were living in Paris, it meant a day off from work, a magnificent parade two blocks away along the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, a fly-over of old and new aircraft. Later, a picnic along the Seine and then after dark, the fireworks by the Eiffel Tower. We would gather around 9 PM to wait for the darkness - in Paris, the sun does not set in Summer until nearly 10.
Well, tonight one did not have to wait for the sun to disappear for the darkness to come.
Darkness in France today came in the shape of a white box truck. It came in the form of people - young, old, families, small children - who had gathered on a somewhat cool summer evening in Nice along the French Riviera - having their lives cruelly extinguished by an evil man. It appeared in an image of innocent people running in fear.
It was a still photo of a doll next to a tiny, lifeless child under a blanket.
As of now, the French government are not really saying anything about just who loaded a truck with weapons - including grenades - and set out with murderous, evil intent.
Families went out tonight to celebrate the values of the French republic - famously, liberty, equality, and brotherhood. They left their homes seeking a fun, relaxing evening. Maybe a glace from a vendor, to walk along the world-famous Promenade des Anglais.
The driver plainly had other plans.
So much for the "brotherhood" part.
The French government are somewhat tight-lipped about just what happened, but to understand what is actually going on, one needs to look beyond what is said and pay attention to actions - President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Manuel Valls have convened a terrorist crisis meeting at the Place Beauvau, seat of the French Minstry of the Interior, where domestic concerns are discussed. Mr Valls had been the Minister of the Interior prior to his elevation to Prime Minister, and he has a history of tough talk and tough action against criminality.
This attack is the third horrific incident in France in the past 18 months. Social media - again - are trotting out bromides about 'praying for France' and how "love will conquer hate."
I am not so sure.
There is an old saw that it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness, and I suppose that there is some comfort in that. But with each drip drip drip, it grows more and more difficult to pretend that the darkness gathering around us is not growing. In frequency and profundity.
A recent conversation I heard on the radio following the assassination of five police officers in Dallas by another "lone wolf madman" was that we might need to get used to this situation. That this is the "new normal."
Immediately after the Charlie Hebdo massacre (we were still living in Paris at that time), the French responded by flooding the streets with police, including the CRS - the Compagnies Republicaines de Securite (national police), a paramilitary force trained in special, riot control tactics.
I do not want to 'get used to' fear everywhere. To the senseless killing. To the excuses, frankly, that justify the violence.
The US president has, through a spokesman, offered his support to France. The problem is much larger than France. Today it was Nice, but tomorrow? Mr Obama spoke of how these attacks are attacks against our 'universal values.'
Well, Mr Obama, it seems that these values are not so universal. At least one man did not share our values of liberty. Of brotherhood.
And today, that man got in a truck and killed at least 75 people who did.
At this point, I am running out of ideas. Frankly, I don't know what to do, or what to think, and I am tired.
In the past, we said, "I am Charlie." "I am Bataclan." "I am Orlando."
Today, I am just fed up.


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Rugby Australian announced Wednesday the Wallabies would wear the shirt again in November's clash with England in London, and Beale hopes it can make another appearance on the global stage in Japan next year.
"I think it's a special jersey to be able to wear and I know a lot of the playing group are fully behind it and support it and would love to continue such a special thing," Beale said.
"I think that recognizes our first nation's culture. It's a special thing to be able to pay such a tribute to the past players who've represented the Wallabies."
Under World Cup rules, nations must have both a primary and alternative kit for the tournament in Japan. Teams will flip a coin ahead of the competition for the right to decide which of their kits they get to wear in each of the pool matches. They will do the same ahead of the knockout games.
For Beale, the shirt's symbolism sends a strong message.
"It holds a close spot to my heart. I know that it's very important for a lot of our families that have supported us along the way," Beale told CNN in February.
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Australia has long been embroiled in controversy over its treatment of its indigenous peoples, immigration and race, but Beale wants to avoid politicizing the shirt.
"I don't want to go down the politics side of it but it's just a huge thing and it would make a huge statement to the rest of the world (about) how we're travelling down under," said Beale, one of 14 indigenous players to have represented the Wallabies.
Australia's captain Michael Hooper said the entire team was behind the message.
"The whole team was really honored to run out in the indigenous jersey last year to recognize not only the role of indigenous players in the Wallabies throughout history but as a broader recognition of indigenous culture and its importance in our country."
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Rugby Australia chose indigenous artist Dennis Golding to design the shirt but the student initially thought his selection was a prank.
"I needed to look at the trail of the emails, who it was from," he told CNN. "I couldn't believe it, I was shocked."
Like Beale, Golding hopes his design can promote the importance of harmony.
"I've always been influenced by my family, my community and being able to share stories," he continued.
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"We did face a lot of racism by other kids. There was always a division between aboriginal kids and white Australians."
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Cappadocia Bike Festival
It`s quite at time ago that I did my last post here but my trip to Cappadocia/Turkey is really worth a little writing.
After an 100km Bikeride at home on Wednesday I decided quite spontaneous to fly to Turkey on Thursday to start at the three day Cappadocia-Bike-Stagerace on Friday…
I just took my Focus Fully, four pants, four jerseys, a few bars, Helmet and my Saddlebag wit spare tube, Minitool and CO2 pump. Quite a little and very, very optimistic set for an three day stage race on rocky ground and on unknown terrain…
So after arriving I was excited to see what the nearly 6 min long Prolog would bring – burning lungs but also a stagewin and the leaders jersey. That was cool. So I also had one more jersey to change for the trip 😉
On the second day a about 26.6 km long Point-to-Point (XCP) stages with nice single trails led the riders through the insane canyons of Cappadocia before the last 10 km were uphill and with headwind back to the finish line.
Unfortunately I saw the finish line already way to early: I was in front of the race and just on the point were the XCP- track and the XCO-track for sunday split there was a sign missing. But since I still saw marks (of the XCO…) I recognized that I was wring only when I saw the finish area again. I turned, found the track again somehow and just put in everything I had to try to limit the damage. Finished fifth and 3 min down.
But I was not the only one, all four riders that were leading in the beginning of the race were routed wrong. So since that was not our mistake and each of us could proof his time-loss via GPS-files we discussed with the UCI commissar and organizers and finally the results were changed. So I even took the stage win and kept the leaders jersey.
In the final XCO race on sunday my legs were quite heavy, but probably that was the same for everyone. Still I managed to start good and with an other win I was also able to secure the leaders jersey ahead of the French Franzosen Demy Duquesne and Kirill Kazantsev from Kazakhstan.
But there is so much more to tell about this great trip. It was super spontaneous, without planning and expectations. So it mist be good. People were super friendly, even chatting in English was a problem sometimes. The landscape with those houses built into the rocks was insane, one of the most beautiful ones I have seen. Track and organization (except the missing mark on saturday) was good. And mistakes can happen to everyone – but they sealed with it in a fair way.
Sun and good food rounded up a nice weekend.
So I even went for an 2.5h bike ride through Cappadocia in sunday afternoon to get as much impressions as possible.
Monday morning I traveled home, with good memories and also my first UCI win of the seaoson – and I will definitely be back!


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NOTE: The ACRF publication Adoption: First Steps through Finalization gives you more details for the many steps and supports of adopting through OCS.
Step 1: Go to Orientation In Your Area. The Office of Children's Services (OCS) is not a traditional adoption agency. OCS does not look for particular children for your family— it tries to find a family for the children in their care who can't be reunited with family members. Adoptive families must go through screening and preparation before a child can be placed with them. Orientation tells you about this process. Check out the orientation schedule for these orientations sponsored by the State of Alaska OCS. Some communities, such as Fairbanks, have a specific orientation for people interested in adoptive care. Call your local ACRF office for location.
If your community does not offer an onsite orientation, check out one of the following options:
- Telephonic Orientation (held once monthly) Find the dates at the bottom of the orientation schedule or call the Alaska Center for Resource Families for information at 1-800-478-7307.
- Web based orientation
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2-A If you are interested in being licensed for foster care, complete the Resource Family Application and begin the licensing process. Get an application for licensing at your local orientation. We encourage families to become a licensed foster family first so OCS will find it easier to place children potentially eligible for adoption into your home. Complete the licensing application, indicate your are interested in adoption and send it in.
An assigned licensing worker will process the paperwork and complete background checks for everyone in your home over age 16 years. If your family is "cleared" for licensing, your licensing worker will make an appointment with you for a home visit. The OCS worker will visit your home to see that your home has a place for the child to sleep and keep his clothes, and that your home meets basic standards of safety. Your licensing worker will also talk to you about your preferences for ages and sexes of children.
2-B If you are interested in working only with children who are legally free for adoption, then you have two choices: you can be licensed for foster care or you can obtain your own home study that can be used to place children in your home without being licensed as a foster home first. If you choose not to be licensed as a foster family, then a positive home study is required BEFORE a child can be placed in your home. You may be referred to the home study project if you are interested in a specific child who is currently available for adoption, or you may hire a private home study writer to complete your home study. You will need to pay for that private home study yourself. If you adopt a child through OCS, you can have the cost of your home study reimbursed so keep your receipt. ACRF has a list of private home study writers you can request. When the home study is completed, give the final study to the OCS Permanency Planning Specialist in your area.
For more information about children who are legally free for adoption in your area, contact your local OCS Regional Adoption Specialists:
Anchorage Region, 907-269-4000
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Step 3: Attend Training and Learn All You Can. All potential foster and adoptive families should attend Core Training for Resource Families . This training covers information about OCS, separation, grief and loss, visitation and birth families, positive parenting, and transitions back to birth parents. Core Training meets the training requirement for the first licensing year. Contact the Alaska Center for Resource Families for information of class schedules, self study and web based versions.
The Adopting Through OCS training will give you more specific information about finalizing an adoption, choosing an adoption attorney, adoption subsidies and preparing your child for adoption.
The Building Families through Adoption class addresses issues specific to adoption issues such as separation and loss, transcultural and transracial parenting, the role of birth parents, and talking to children about adoption. The Building Families through Adoption is also available in an online option for families unable to attend the classroom sessions.
Step 4: Complete Adoption Home Study. The adoption home study can actually happen at several different points in the process. All adoptions require a home study, which is a comprehensive written document that helps OCS understand your home and what you have to offer a child. If you are licensed as a foster home, a child can be placed in your home without an adoption home study being completed. When the plan for the child in your home turns to adoption and your family is being considered as the long term adoptive family, then your family will be referred by the Regional Permanency Specialist for a home study through a project that will complete your home study at no cost to you.
If you choose not to be licensed as a foster family, then a positive home study is required BEFORE a child can be placed in your home. (Refer to Step 2-B) Remember, all families who are adopting need a home study, but when that home study is completed may depend on whether you are licensed as a foster home or interested only in children who are currently legally free for adoption.
Step 5: Placement of a Child in Your Home. Foster families may already have foster children in their home who become available for adoption. When children need adoptive placements, the social worker and the Regional Permanency Specialist (RPS) will review the families who are available and interested in providing a permanent home. OCS will select families based upon the child's special situation and the family's preferences. If your home is the one selected, the social worker or PPS will work with your family to schedule an introductory meeting and outline a transition plan for placement. The adoptive child needs to be in your home for a minimum of six consecutive months of positive placement before the adoption can be finalized. This allows all parties to be sure that the match is positive.
Step 6: Complete the finalization process. The road to adoption includes learning as much as you can about the child, hiring an adoption lawyer, and negotiating a subsidy if needed (these are regular payments to adoptive homes to help with the costs of raising special needs children.) We suggest reading through the ACRF publication Adoption: First Steps through Finalization for more detailed information about the process.
Step 7: Adoption Day! A court hearing will be held to finalize your adoption and to create a legally bound life long relationship. This hearing is a celebration of your new family! Again, when you get to this point, the professionals working with your family will guide you through this process.
Any time you have questions along the way to adoption, you can contact the Alaska Center for Resource Families for information or support. After the adoption is finalized, we are still here! See what we can offer for post-adoption support services.
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Since the day after John McCain lost the election, a battle has raged. "Pragmatists" have demanded that conservatives, particularly social conservatives, compromise their values in order to win elections.
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1) Spectral politics is the underlying force of American life
Pragmatists believe Republicans must capture the center to win elections.
John McCain is far closer to the center than Barack Obama. And if spectral politics determined the outcome of elections, the 2008 election would have had much the same result as the 2004 race, based on exit polls showing that the percentage of conservatives, liberals, and moderates voting was essentially the same as four years before.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee's theory of vertical politics makes far more sense. Huckabee posits that, while the base of the two parties look for which candidate will take the country to the right or to the left, most voters think vertically and are far more concerned with whether their leaders are taking the country up or down. In 2008, voters rejected the GOP -- not because they had taken America too far to the right, but because they were seen as taking the country down.
One can easily make the case that you'll take the country up while running as a liberal like Obama, or as a conservative like Ronald Reagan.
2) The center is a solid political foundation
The danger of trying to run to the center is that the center is constantly moving. In the early '90s, the idea of civil unions for gays and lesbians would be considered extreme. Now most observers call it centrist. Opening the Department of Education was an extreme left idea. Not having it is now an extreme right idea.
Building a political party on the center is building on a foundation of Jell-O.
Big Tent Democrat of talkleft.com says it well: "Politics is not a battle for the middle. It is a battle for defining the terms of the political debate. It is a battle to be able to say what is the middle." If conservatives concede to efforts to move the center to the left, it will not be long until the definition of the center moves leftward again, ever leftward, the terms of the debate being defined by the leftists.
3) The argument matters, not the facts
Good strategy examines the facts and maps out a plan. Bad strategy does what you wanted to do in the first place and tries to frame facts around your argument. The latter is that of the pragmatist. The argument against social conservatives has gone on for years, and only has more potency because Republicans are out of power.
There's no proof that abortion or same-sex marriage cost Republicans the election. All indicators are that it was the lousy economy and big bailouts. In fact, polls have shown the majority of Americans still oppose same-sex marriage.
The one actual piece of data they'll point to is that younger people tend to be more open to same-sex marriage. They argue the GOP ought to jump ahead of the age curve and abandon the majority position for what will be the majority position in a few years.
There are two problems with this strategy. First, people tend to become more conservative as they grow older, get away from the politically correct atmosphere of the academy, and marry. Many twenty-two-year-olds who support same-sex marriage may well become thirty-two-year-olds who oppose it.
More importantly, the pragmatists lack solid proof of an army of people who, but for the stance on same-sex marriage and abortion, would join the Republican Party. Indeed, the most vocal supporters of same-sex marriage are either part of the gay rights movement or movement leftism and are unlikely to change sides if Republicans reversed course on these issues.
Some very prominent bloggers on the right, such as Allahpundit at Hot Air, Patterico, and Moe Lane opposed Proposition 8. Yet they've said far more in reaction to anti-Prop. 8 extremism than they ever said against Prop. 8.
The reason? Politics isn't about getting everything you want. Two examples, according to polls: 82 percent of Americans support voluntary prayer in public school and 70 percent of Americans support term limits. Yet both issues are dead in the water. Why?
Because our system is not government by what people want, but by what they care about.
Even if they would personally vote for school prayer or term limits if they were in Congress, few will base their votes on these issues. On the other hand, a November 2008 poll showed 11 percent of people voting Republican had abortion as their top issue, versus only 2 percent of Democrats and 4 percent of independents.
How much pragmatic sense does it make to tick off one out of nine Republicans in order to reach out to independents on an issue they don't really care about?


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Apple (Finally) Launches Its Own Instagram Account To Show Off #ShotOniPhone Photography
Generally speaking, Apple doesn't really 'social media' - they don't need to promote themselves, so their Facebook and Twitter accounts have pretty much been their only social media accounts over the past few years.
However, times are changing, as Apple has just launched their own dedicated Instagram (@apple) aimed to show off how impressive the iPhone camera can be by encouraging people to use their #ShotOniPhone hashtag so they repost some of the best.
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Canines and Car Travel
Did you know that pet owners in Japan are suddenly clamoring for vehicles that accommodate their canine companions? They want vehicles that make animal transportation safer and more convenient -- or at least that's what the people at Honda believe. At a recent auto show in Japan, the company revealed a new concept car designed specifically to make Fido's ride a smoother one. This doggie mobile of the future features a special crate in the glove compartment to enable interactions between driver and a small dog, a bigger pop-up crate in the back seat for mid-size breeds, and a special floor-secured seatbelt, also in the back, for large dogs. Additional features include sliding doors and washable, rollout flooring.
Unfortunately, the Wonderful Openhearted Wagon (or WOW) won't be available here or abroad anytime soon. But the idea is a good one, and you don't need a special vehicle to accomplish it. Here's what you can do, with your current car, to make your dog's ride safe, comfortable and fun.
Getting in Gear
You wouldn't put a two-year-old child in a car without the proper seat, and the same should be true for a dog. "Safe containment is extremely important," says Gail Buchwald, a vice president of the ASPCA. "Keeping a pet secured in a well-ventilated carrier is ideal. What's far from ideal is a pooch in front, window down, face in the breeze. The pet looks happy, but it's a serious health hazard. Riding like this puts dogs at risk for inner ear damage and lung infections, not to mention injuries that can be caused by flying objects like twigs and acorns."
Air bags in the front seats of many cars can also hurt a pet if deployed. Bottom line: Fido should ride in the back, in a crate or a dog car seat, or secured with a seatbelt harness. Pet stores and Internet pet product sites offer these and other gear that make car travel safe for canines. Whichever product you choose, your pet must be able to stand up, lie down, and do a full turn. "Animals can become overheated and pained if kept in a single position for a long period. They need to be able to stretch and change positions just like we do," explains Buchwald.
Before You Go
If your four-legged friend will be taking a road trip for the first time, it's important to prepare for this in advance. "Getting your dog used to a series of short drives will keep it calm later," advises Buchwald. Your pet will become accustomed to the sights, smells and movements of the car, and will understand that the final destination is eventually its beloved home.
The Day of the Trip
A dog's digestive system is not as resilient as a human's, and feeding just before a car ride is a recipe for nausea. "Feed your pet a very light meal three to four hours before departure," says Buchwald. "And never feed your dog in a moving vehicle."
On the Road
Your dog needs as many pit stops as you do. Walk your pooch and make sure it urinates each time you hit a rest stop. Because many dogs become panicked while traveling, they also are more prone to run once they exit the vehicle. As such, it's crucial that their leashes are secured before the car door opens. Dogs should also travel with identification tags -- temporary ones that provide a way to reach you while on the road -- just in case the unthinkable happens and they do manage to get away.
Water availability must also be considered before any trip. "It's important for dogs to remain hydrated," explains Buchwald. "They have a limited opportunity to cool and hydrate while in a vehicle. Bring a bowl and bottles of tap water from home. Water changes from state to state, region to region, and providing your dog with water familiar to its digestive system avoids stomach upset. You can gradually introduce the new water to your dog by mixing it in with the water from home while you're away."
Finally, never leave your dog alone in the car. Says Buchwald, "It's tempting when you want to grab a bite to eat, but the next thing you know, Fido's hyperventilating from the heat, or freezing from the cold. I can't say enough, they should not be left unattended. If that's the only option, leave Spot at home." WOW or no WOW, that's one pet travel rule to live by.


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MP3: Cut Copy - "A Tale of Two Journeys"
Cut Copy follow in the footsteps of Memoryhouse and Toro Y Moi, dropping a free mixtape of their favorite songs to celebrate the release of their latest record Zonoscope, out now on Modular. It's a cool mixtape – titled "A Tale of Two Journeys," it hopscotches genres and styles from shuffle-ready, jazzy soul to chillwave-y electronica to dark, throbbing Bee Gees covers, but it all flows together rather seamlessly into one long, undulating opus. Put this on to get over your winter blues in between listens to the band's new record.
MP3: Cut Copy - "A Tale of Two Journeys"
Here's a partial tracklist I found on Soundcloud:
Shuggie otis – strawberry letter 23
Fleetwood mac – tusk
happy Mondays – wfl (vince Clarke remix)
King Sunny Ade – Synchro System
KISS – New York Groove
bee gees – sweet song of summer
spiritualized – all of my tears
headman – it rough (chicken lips remix)
da hool – love parade?
Guy Called Gerald – Voodoo Ray
konk – your life (edit?)
rolling stones – undercover of the night
something new with a sample of Sonny Okosun -Highlife?
hugh masekela – don't go lose it baby


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Allowing someone else to look after your children can be daunting. After all, no one can care for them better than you. Hiring a teenage babysitter may cause greater anxiety than leaving your child with an adult, as teens often have less experience with young children. Asking the right questions when you interview a teen babysitter can help you feel better about leaving your children with someone else when necessary. KidsHealth.org suggests you look for a teen who likes kids and is mature, personable and full of common sense.
Ask Personal Questions
Finding a babysitter whose personality is right for you and your children and whose level of ability matches your needs and expectations is the key to feeling relaxed when you are away. The Care.com website recommends asking questions about school, friends and extracurricular activities. The more information you find out about the teen, the easier it will be to determine whether she is the best choice for your children. Searching for the teen on sites such as Twitter and Facebook lets you look for questionable posts or pictures that reveal social behavior you find inappropriate or unsafe. You may also find posts that prove the teen is caring, sympathetic and responsible, and you can discover valuable information about the teen's background and educational experiences. Trusting your babysitter to make smart choices is critical.
Ask About Experience
Learning about a teen's babysitting qualifications can help you decide if she is ready to care for your children. Ask how much experience she has with kids. Some teens have short babysitting histories but can be equally as responsible as those who have had more opportunities. Asking a teen to describe her babysitting history can provide important information on how much she understands about children as well as how much instruction may be necessary from you. In the Boston.com article "15 Questions to Ask a New Babysitter," parenting consultant Lylah M. Alphonse suggests asking the ages of children the sitter has worked with. You can also ask her to describe the circumstances under which she was caring for these children. In other words, has she taken care of children in their homes, outside or at her own house? You can find out if she has repeatedly babysat for particular families, which may inform you that other parents had positive experiences.
Ask About Safety
Your child's safety is essential. Ask babysitters how they would handle specific situations. For example, ask, "What would you do to ensure my child is safe on the playground?" A good answer might include details about keeping eyes on the child at all times, staying near the child and helping him climb or swing, preventing him from getting hurt by others and making sure he doesn't put anything in his mouth. Ask the teen if she knows what to do in an emergency. Find out if she knows when to call you, an emergency contact, a neighbor or 911, if necessary. You may wish to hire someone with safety training or skills. In this case, you may want to ask if she has taken a CPR class, for example. Find out her knowledge of first aid, such as cleaning cuts, applying adhesive bandages or using ice. Ask questions related to cleanliness to make sure she'll wash her hands and those of your children after playing outside. Safety questions are especially important if you have a child with a disability, allergy or other medical concern.
Ask About Entertainment
Some parents worry that teenage babysitters will be more focused on themselves than the children they are watching. For instance, parents may be concerned that the teen will talk on her cell phone rather than play with the children. Ask questions about what kinds of activities she plans for the kids, or simply ask if she'd be willing to play games you have at your house. Let her know about some of the toys your children like to play with and ask her if she would be comfortable playing with them and engaging the kids. There is a difference between active and passive babysitting, and it is essential that you believe your children will be entertained and cared for rather than ignored. If you would like the teen to follow a certain schedule, ask her to review the schedule and discuss how she feels about each of the planned activities.
Ask for Questions
While asking a teen babysitter your own questions is key, allowing her time to ask you questions can be helpful or revealing as well. If she asks whether she can use the computer, you gain insight about her plans when you leave the house. She may not know how to do a necessary task such as change a diaper. She might wonder where certain things are kept in your house or if you would like her to follow any discipline rules with your children. She could ask about dietary restrictions or television and technology limitations. If you allow the babysitter a chance to ask you questions, she may cover topics you have forgotten about. Most of all, a babysitter who asks good questions shows she is responsible and wants to do the best job she can.


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Usher's New Look Foundation at First Ever London Training Session
by Daniel Haim
Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by pop superstar Usher Raymond IV, announced today that three outstanding New Look youth mentors will be joining Usher in London as part of the New Look Foundation's ongoing multi-year leadership training certification program. The training session will be led by James Harris (Kansas City, KS), Chase Browning (Atlanta, GA) and Sebastian Van Oudenallen (Milwaukee, WI), on Saturday, February 19, 2011.
While in London, the three New Look teens will provide leadership training to a group of young people involved in two London based organizations: The Brunswick Club for Young People and the loveLife Generation. These organizations share in New Look's vision to help young people strengthen their talents and get engaged in service and civic life. The session will help youth utilize their creative talents to create change in their communities.
"The work we do with the New Look Foundation is never far from my heart. In order to mentor youth as global leaders, we must take them out of their communities and introduce them to diverse leadership experiences on an international level," said Usher Raymond IV, Founding Chairman of Usher's New Look Foundation. "I know the New Look mentors will learn just as much from the London youth as they learn from our own."
"We are thrilled to bring the New Look program model to London," said Shawn H. Wilson, President of Usher's New Look Foundation. "We are constantly working to expand our global reach. We have trained youth in the Philippines and Kenya and look forward to seeing a positive impact in the London community."
"As a philanthropist, I recognize the work Usher has established through New Look as an invaluable resource for the young people who have experienced the program," said Scott Mead, New Look Foundation Board Member. "I feel privileged to assist in expanding its reach to London and I know that it will leave an impact with our youth."
As a reward for completing the training session, Usher will surprise the London teens with tickets to his concert at the 02 Arena as well as a chance to meet him. Additionally, this summer, The Brunswick Club and the loveLife Generation will send their teen members to attend the World Leadership Conference, hosted by New Look in Atlanta, GA. The World Leadership Conference is an annual opportunity for New Look to train youth from around the world to become local and global leaders while interacting with other youth, celebrities, athletes, politicians and corporate executives.
The New Look Foundation empowers, motivates and inspires young people to create change while offering them the tools and resources they need to succeed as leaders. The Foundation has provided over 150,000 hours of leadership training and has worked with more than 8,700 youth around the world.
For more information about Usher's New Look Foundation, please visit www.ushersnewlook.org.


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Kathryn's Report: http://www.kathrynsreport.com
Chico >> It's almost deja vu, with big orange-and-white aerial firefighting planes parked near old Aero Union buildings at the Chico Municipal Airport.
While many would like to see the days return when those planes flew from here to fight fires, that's not what this is.
The tankers are parked at the airport for storage and are for sale. They are owned by United Aeronautical Corp. of North Hollywood, according to Debbie Collins, who handles airport business for the city.
How the five planes came to be stored at the airport is a question for United Aeronautical, which didn't respond to inquiries by deadline.
Aero Union was a major employer at the airport, with more than 200 workers. It primarily transformed former military aircraft into retardant-carrying tankers, which were sold to other countries or leased to the U.S. Forest Service.
According to FireAviation.com, the planes were acquired after Aero Union moved to Sacramento, filed for bankruptcy, and banker Comercia took over assets.
United Aeronautical reportedly purchased eight P-3 tankers, which were stored at the former air force base, McClellan Field, in Sacramento.
Aero Union moved its operation from Chico to Sacramento in 2011 after it was purchased by investors from the Seattle area in 2005. It filed for bankruptcy after the Forest Service cancelled its firefighting contract for plane safety concerns.
According to FireAviation.com, United Aeronautical purchased the planes in 2013.
United Aeronautical is paying a storage fee for keeping the tankers at the airport, Collins said.
United Aeronautical is described as a company that specializes in spare parts for aircraft.
Original article can be found here: http://www.orovillemr.com
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Familiar Aero Union planes back in Chico, but not to fight fires
Posted by Kathryn on 6/11/2016
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