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Asset price bubbles: What are the causes, consequences, and public policy options?

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This article discusses how the global financial crisis has forced researchers and policymakers to reconsider their understanding of both the economics of asset price bubbles and alternative policy options to address them.

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On relative egalitarianism

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We reconsider the problem of aggregating individual preference orderings into a single social ordering when alternatives are lotteries and individual preferences are of the von Neumann–Morgenstern type. Relative egalitarianism ranks alternatives by applying the leximin ordering to the distributions of 0–1 normalized utilities they generate. We propose an axiomatic characterization of this aggregation rule. Copyright Springer-Verlag 2013

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  1. Fleurbaey,Marc & Maniquet,FranÃ§ois, 2011. "A Theory of Fairness and Social Welfare," Cambridge Books, Cambridge University Press, number 9780521715348, August.
  2. Amrita Dhillon & Jean-Francois Mertens, 1999. "Relative Utilitarianism," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 67(3), pages 471-498, May.
  3. Epstein, Larry G & Segal, Uzi, 1992. "Quadratic Social Welfare Functions," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 100(4), pages 691-712, August.
  4. Peter A. Diamond, 1967. "Cardinal Welfare, Individualistic Ethics, and Interpersonal Comparison of Utility: Comment," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 75, pages 765-765.
  5. Kalai, Ehud & Smorodinsky, Meir, 1975. "Other Solutions to Nash's Bargaining Problem," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 43(3), pages 513-518, May.
  6. Rubinstein, Ariel & Safra, Zvi & Thomson, William, 1992. "On the Interpretation of the Nash Bargaining Solution and Its Extension to Non-expected Utility Preferences," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 60(5), pages 1171-1186, September.
  7. SPRUMONT, Yves, 2009. "Relative Egalitarianism and Related Criteria," Cahiers de recherche 2009-02, Universite de Montreal, Departement de sciences economiques.
  8. Edi Karni, 1998. "Impartiality: Definition and Representation," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 66(6), pages 1405-1416, November.
  9. Imai, Haruo, 1983. "Individual Monotonicity and Lexicographic Maxmin Solution," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 51(2), pages 389-401, March.
  10. Nash, John, 1950. "The Bargaining Problem," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 18(2), pages 155-162, April.
  11. Klaus Nehring, 2000. "A Theory of Rational Choice under Ignorance," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 48(3), pages 205-240, May.
  12. Geoffroy de Clippel, 2009. "Axiomatic Bargaining on Economic Enviornments with Lott," Working Papers 2009-5, Brown University, Department of Economics.
  13. Uzi Segal, 2000. "Let's Agree That All Dictatorships Are Equally Bad," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 108(3), pages 569-589, June.
  14. Roemer, John E., 1988. "Axiomatic bargaining theory on economic environments," Journal of Economic Theory, Elsevier, vol. 45(1), pages 1-31, June.
  15. Amrita Dhillon, 1998. "Extended Pareto rules and relative utilitarianism," Social Choice and Welfare, Springer;The Society for Social Choice and Welfare, vol. 15(4), pages 521-542.
  16. Suzumura, Kataro, 1976. "Remarks on the Theory of Collective Choice," Economica, London School of Economics and Political Science, vol. 43(172), pages 381-390, November.
  17. John C. Harsanyi, 1955. "Cardinal Welfare, Individualistic Ethics, and Interpersonal Comparisons of Utility," Journal of Political Economy, University of Chicago Press, vol. 63, pages 309-309.
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Well-being Disparities Within the Paris Region. A Capabilist Spatialized Outlook

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Urban riots, such as in France in 2005, have drawn attention on the spatial determinants of social discontent. We provide evidence on the pervasive collective perception of a dramatic increase of the well-being disparities within the Paris Region during the decade preceding the 2005 riots. We ground our well-being indicator on a spatialized version of Sen's normative capabilist approach, which allows to explicitly take into account the impact of one's localization on one's realizations, opportunities and freedom. Then, using multidimensional poverty indicators and ESDA, we show a global improvement of the Paris region municipalities' Capabilist Spatialized well-being (CaS) between 1999 and 2006 as well as a catching-up phenomenon between advantaged and disadvantaged municipalities. Nevertheless, we also find a growing cluster of very disadvantaged municipalities, some of which have witnessed a decrease of their CaS level. This evidence may explain the belief of a growing socio-spatial fracture within the Paris region.

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Should African Monetary Unions Be Expanded? An Empirical Investigation of the Scope for Monetary Integration in Sub-Saharan Africa

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  • Catherine A Pattillo
  • Paul R Masson

This paper develops a full-fledged cost-benefit analysis of monetary integration, and applies it to the currency unions actively pursued in Africa. The benefits of monetary union come from a more credible monetary policy, while the costs derive from real shock asymmetries and fiscal disparities. The model is calibrated using African data. Simulations indicate that the proposed EAC, ECOWAS, and SADC monetary unions bring about net benefits to some potential members, but modest net gains and sometimes net losses for others. Strengthening domestic macroeconomic frameworks is shown to provide some of the same improvements as monetary integration, reducing the latter’s relative attractiveness.

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  1. Tsangarides, Charalambos G. & Qureshi, Mahvash Saeed, 2008. "Monetary Union Membership in West Africa: A Cluster Analysis," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 36(7), pages 1261-1279, July.
  2. Houssa, Romain, 2008. "Monetary union in West Africa and asymmetric shocks: A dynamic structural factor model approach," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 85(1-2), pages 319-347, February.
  3. Roel Beetsma & Massimo Giuliodori, 2010. "The Macroeconomic Costs and Benefits of the EMU and Other Monetary Unions: An Overview of Recent Research," Journal of Economic Literature, American Economic Association, vol. 48(3), pages 603-641, September.
  4. Steven K. Buigut & Neven Valev, 2005. "Eastern and Southern Africa Monetary Integration: A Structural Vector Autoregression Analysis (2005)," International Center for Public Policy Working Paper Series, at AYSPS, GSU paper0504, International Center for Public Policy, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University.
  5. Fielding, David & Shields, Kalvinder, 2001. "Modelling macroeconomic shocks in the CFA Franc Zone," Journal of Development Economics, Elsevier, vol. 66(1), pages 199-223, October.
  6. Michal Hulej & Charalambos G Tsangarides & Pierre Ewenczyk, 2006. "Stylized Facts on Bilateral Trade and Currency Unions; Implications for Africa," IMF Working Papers 06/31, International Monetary Fund.
  7. Mario Mansour & Michael Keen, 2009. "Revenue Mobilization in Sub-Saharan Africa; Challenges from Globalization," IMF Working Papers 09/157, International Monetary Fund.
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Three Types of Risk in Insurance

Having dealt with the meaning of risk we shall now attempt to divert our attention to another aspect of the nature of risk which we shall call as Classification of risk.

It is required to know the complex classification and sub-classification of risk and also an insight on risks which can be insured and which cannot be.

We may look into this subject in the following manner:

  1. Financial and Non-Financial Risks,
  2. Pure and Speculative Risks, and
  3. Fundamental and Particular Risks

In this post we are going to look into the three classification of risk.

Financial and Non-Financial Risks

Financial risks are the risks where the outcome of an event (i.e. event giving birth to a loss) can be measured in monetary terms. The losses can be assessed and a proper money value can be given to those losses. The common examples are:

  • Material damage to property arising out of an event. We may consider damage to a ship due to cyclone or even sinking of a ship due to cyclone. Damage to motor car due to a road accident which may be of partial or total nature. Damage to stock or machinery etc.
  • Theft of a property which may be motor cycle, motor car, machineries, items of household use or even cash.
  • Loss of profit of a business due to fire damaging the material property.
  • Personal injuries due to industrial, road or other accidents resulting into medical costs, Court awards etc.
  • Death of a bread winner in a family leading to corresponding financial hardship.

All such losses, i.e. the outcome of unforeseen untoward events can be measured in monetary terms.

The losses can be replaced, reinstated or repaired or even a corresponding reasonable financial support (in case of death) can be thought about. We would call all such financial risks as insurable risks and these are indeed the main subjects of insurance.

Non-Financial risks are the risks the outcome of which cannot be measured in monetary terms. There may be a wrong choice or a wrong decision giving rise to possible discomfort or disliking or embarrassment but not being capable of valuation in money terms.

Examples can be:

  • Choice of a car, its brand, color etc.
  • Selection of a restaurant menu,
  • Career selection, whether to be a doctor or engineer etc.
  • Choice of bride / bridegroom,
  • Choice of publicity etc.

Since the outcome cannot be valued in terms of money, we shall call these non-financial risks as uninsurable.

Pure Risk and Speculative Risks

Pure risks are those risks where the outcome shall result into loss only or at best a break-even situation. We cannot think about a gain-gain situation.

The result is always unfavorable, or may be the same situation (as existed before the event) has remained without giving a birth to a profit (or loss).

As opposed to this, speculative risks are those risks where there is the possibility of gain or profit. At least the intent is to make a profit and no loss (although loss might ensue).

Investing in shares, may be a good example. Pricing, marketing, forecasting, credit sale etc. are yet examples falling within the domain of speculation.

Consider another example where we can have existence of both pure risks and speculative risks. A garments factory may be in our mind. Here we have:

  • Cyclone damage possibility to the factory building,
  • Fire damage possibility to stock,
  • Machinery breakdown possibility to Machinery,
  • Theft possibility to removable items,
  • Personal accident possibility to factory workers etc.

Also we have:

  • the question of pricing of the product to remain in the competitive market,
  • the question of fashion changes leading to drastic fall in the demand of the product,
  • the question of withdrawal of quota system,
  • the question of credit sale

The students should appreciate that in the first set of examples we are indeed talking about the possibility of certain losses emanating from certain untoward events or unforeseen contingencies (like cyclone, fire, theft, accident etc.) and for convenience we shall call them the risks of trade.

These are identified as pure risks and as such insurable. Notice that these losses can also be measured in monetary terms.

As opposed to this, if we refer to the second set of examples we notice that the outcome of the trade or business is not the result of pure risks but indeed the result of economic factors, supply & demand, change of fashion, trade restriction or liberalization etc. and for convenience we call them trade risks.

These may be identified as speculative risks and usually not insurable.

Fundamental Risk and Particular Risks

Now coming to the last stage of classification of risk we may consider the subject from the viewpoint of cause of a risk and its effect. We call such classifications as fundamental risks and particular risks.

Fundamental risks are the risks mostly emanating from nature. These are the risks which arise from causes that are beyond the control of an individual or group of individuals.

The losses arising out of such causes may be catastrophic in dimension and felt by a huge number of populations, the society or by the state although individual may be a part to that catastrophe. The common examples are:

  • Flood & Cyclone, Subsidence & landslip,
  • Earthquake & volcanic eruption, Tsunami,
  • Convulsion of nature and other natural disasters,
  • Famine, Draught

We may also add in the list perils like war, terrorism, riots & other political activities which are neither created by nature nor by an individual but resulting in colossal losses.

But one thing is certain which are this that all such perils are of impersonal nature not being caused or contributed by an individual or even a group of individuals.

Normally fundamental risks were not supposed to be insurable because of the magnitude and these were considered to be the responsibility of State. Now because of demand and insurers’ strength these risks are easily insurable.

Particular risks are;as opposed to what has been narrated herein before, there are risks which usually arise from actions of individuals or even group of individuals.

These may be identified as causes arising from personal (or group) behavior and effects (losses) not being of that magnitude. These are mostly man created because of their negligence, error in judgment, carelessness, and disregard for law or respect.

We may even go onto suggesting that these are indeed the cases (both cause and effect) where there has been an omission to do something which should have been done or there has been done something which should not have been done. We may call these as risks of personal nature. The common examples are:

  • Fire, Explosion,
  • Burglary, housebreaking, larceny and theft,
  • Stranding, Sinking, Capsizing, Collision in case of a ship, including cargo loss,
  • Machinery breakdown and deterioration of stock due to machinery breakdown,
  • Motor accidents including death and bodily injuries, Industrial accidents,
  • Collapse of bridges, Derailments.

Particular risks are insurable risks and most of the insurances relate to these risks. However, the students should appreciate that risk is a dynamic concept and may be modified because of ever changing situation.

So it may not be unlikely that a risk under one classification is changing its character and identifying itself under another classification.

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Hello peeps, How is it going? So this week I am back with another book review and the book is Stargirl…..I honestly love love love this book! Its one of my favorites and I will say this for sure that you have to grab a copy 🙂 Anyways lets go on to the review……

Author: Jerry Spinelli

Setting: Mica High school

Stargirl (main character) left homeschooling and went to a real public school for tenth grade in Arizona. When she got to the school, students kind of hated her. She was always happy, outgoing, full of enthusiasm. She carried a Ukele which she would sing “Happy birthday” to people and had a pet rat named Cinnamon. The students thought that she was fake. They only liked her when she cheered for their football team. She also cheered for the opposing team and the school didn’t like that and it turned the school against her. Leo (being dumb) told Stargirl to change and be like everyone else because the school didn’t like them……Leo is a guy in the school that Stargirl is dating. She changes herself but……..Haha you have to read the book to find out 😉

At the end of this book she leaves the state.

There is a second book for this novel so guess who will be doing a book review on that next haha Mee! 🙂

This book is very cute and just full of life….I really how it talks about Stargirl being different which is a good thing…..You don’t always have to be like everyone else! Really appreciate the message this book gives out.

Stargirl, Leo Borlock, Archi Brubaker, Kevin Quinlan, Hillari.

Things I like about his book

  • Well written
  • Stargirl is very honest
  • She is being herself
  • The character Archie!
  • The message that was shared is that always be yourself and its completely okay to be a little weird. ^-^

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  • Amazon
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Remember that sham climate change conference by WGGWCC 08?

Here we go again, same place, different dates, and new email addresses to which to send your information.  In the copy below, I replaced the “respond to” email addresses with a string of kisses: xxxxxxxxxxxxx 😉

An example of the latest attempt at deception, this time posted at the website of the Forestry and Research Development Agency (based in Indonesia?), follows:

22 September 2008
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Dear Fellow Colleagues,

On the behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committees, the Working Group on Global Warming and Climate Change (WGGWCC) announces that the 3rd International Global Warming and Climate Change Conference & Industry Exposition (WGGWCC 08) will be held at The Hyde Park Hotel, London on November 14-18, 2008. It is our great pleasure to invite you and your colleagues to register and contribute to the Working Group on Global Warming and Climate Change (WGGWCC 08) conference which is now open.

The world wide concern about global warming and it”s impact on the fate of the planet has risen to unprecedented levels in the last few years. This explosion of information on Global Warming and Climate Change has made all of us much more aware of what is happening.But, the sheer magnitude of it can also be overwhelming. We often ask ourselves, in spite of all the media, are we really certain about what we need to know and is there anything we as average citizens can do about it?

Join us on November 14th-18th,2008, as we learn the answers to those two important questions, What Do We Know? What Can We Do?
Scholars who wish to learn of recent developments in global warming and climate change scientific research will be exposed to invited plenary lectures and concurrent sessions followed by open workshop discussions with outstanding speakers and multi -disciplinary scientists. Open discussions are planned to consider the broad implications of global warming and climate change upon oceans, forests, coastal zones, urban settings, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, human health, and economic infrastructures at local, national, regional and global scales.

Along with conference lectures and workshops, the Climate Change Industry Exposition at The Hyde Park Hotel will include over 100 booths at which representatives from the transportation, energy, petroleum and bio-fuel industries will present their products and programs to address global climate change. Other corporations, environmental organizations and educational institutions will present information about their products, projects and training opportunities.

WGGWCC had involved numerous donors to make it possible to offer access grants to as many participants as possible to enable them to participate in the 3rd Working Group on Global Warming and Climate Change Conference and Industry Exposition (WGGWCC 08).However, the limited support can only be offered to any delegate or group of delegates who have submitted one or more abstracts to the scientific program and sent a motivation letter requesting such financial support to the WGGWCC 08 Local Organizing Committee. The deadline for submission of the abstracts as well as the motivation letters requesting for financial assistance is 20th October 2008.Fax your application for access grant to +44 870 471 8814 or E-mail: xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Also all requests for access grant will be decided as soon as application is received. All awards will be distributed through the Local Organizing Committee in London, UK. All participants however will be expected to fund raise for their hotel bills in The Hyde Park Hotel, the venue of the WGGWCC 08 events in the UK to qualify for the access grant.

Please mark your calendars for this important Conference and Exposition. Further details about registration to participate in the WGGWCC 08 Conference and Exposition-Email-xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Don”t miss the opportunity to be there!

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Important Dates:
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Notification of Acceptance October 31, 2008
Conference Dates November 14-18,2008

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Inky Beer’s Beer Geek Gift Giving Guide: Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of the IBBGGGG! Today, we will be featuring items in the price range of $21-50… be warned! The more the price goes up, the more extravagant and geeky the gifts get. (After reading this post, you might want to buy one of these items for yourself.)

At $24, this is the most affordable Stainless Steel Growler that I have discovered to date. You can get it with the KegWorks logo on it, or not (plain, so you can cover it in stickers!). Stainless steel growlers are AWESOME because they do not let light permeate your beer, causing that wonderful papery, skunky flavor. The beer will stay fresh longer than in a regular glass growler, AND the stainless is still lighter weight than it’s glass counterpart. Also, stainless steel is healthier for you to use than the BPA free growlers… bottle homebrew in them, take them into the backcountry, and use them as a water jug when they are empty. The possibilities are endless.

How about getting your friend a set of 3 Rocky Mountain Legend Coors Steins (cross country skier, kayaker, and rock climber) for only $25! These steins would be a perfect gift for anyone that loves the outdoors and beer… Gee, where might we find such as person? The steins are on eBay for a limited time, so if you like them, jump on them. They could even make 3 gifts for 3 friends and at $25 for 3 steins, this is a steal because one of them usually sells for $15. I’m in love with them.

I’ve come across over a dozen versions of the wooden 6-pack tote on the web, but this one is both affordable and handsome with it’s aluminum handle, from a company with great customer service, UncommonGoods. At $32 (half the price of others seen on the web), a wooden 6-pack tote is a dream gift for your beer geek. From homebrewers to beer lovers alike, people that like beer often take beer to friends’ and family’s houses over the holidays. Why not arrive in style? This is one bad ass gift that can hang around all year long holding whatever (kitchen utensils, remotes, art supplies, etc.) when it is not holding beer… just sayin’. And to up the anti with this gift, fill it with a delicious six pack that the new owner can enjoy.

For your friends that own a Kegerator, Keezer, home bar, etc., this is the gift of the year! For $38, you can buy a Chalkboard Tap Handle for whatever is on tap at their house (home or commercial brew) and they can customize what’s on tap with chalk (words, symbols, drawings, etc.). Liquid chalk is even cooler because the writing looks smooth, like a marker. Add standard chalk to the gift for around $1 and you’ve given a friend something that she/he can enjoy forever.

Also for $38, you can treat your beer lover to a year’s membership through the American Homebrewers Association. The AHA caters to all beer lovers, whether you homebrew or not. This was easily the BEST membership that Dr. B and I got last year (only $19 per extra person in the household!), for three reasons, (1) you have the FIRST chance to buy GABF tickets and tickets to the Members Only Session. (2) If you like a good deal, you can use your AHA card to receive “Member Deals” all over the country. The discounts easily pay for the price of the membership. And (3), you get special invitations to AHA Rallies all across the country, where you will be fed and beered for a small fee, or free. (there are a bunch of other benefits to becoming a member, found here) THIS IS AN AWESOME GIFT!

Truthfully, I am in love with these pints. I thought I might get a set this summer, but it did not happen.. so, the holidays are coming! This set of 4 Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Pint Glasses, for $38, would be great for taking on the road… camping, parties, picnics, any where where a cup is needed. They are safe to drink from (stainless steel is rust proof and good for you!), tough as steel (ha!), and way sexier than the standard red Solo cup. Get a set of these for your favorite homebrewer or camping buddy, or 3 roommates (and keep the 4th for yourself!). They are sure to please and a great gift this holiday season, as they are both trendy (green!) and timeless.

If your beer geek is a minimalist, and/or already owns every cool beer and drinking-related present on the planet, maybe a month’s membership with the Beer of the Month Club, for $48, will be the perfect gift. You get 12 beers for the month (and can add on as many months as you’d like to the membership). Just think of how many Beer Advocate reviews that is for one month… I suggest the “Top notch” Membership, shown above, as the price difference between it and the regular membership is so little, why not provide more excellent beer?!

Our last gift on the list today is definitely geared toward the homebrewers in the crowd. For $50, you can buy your beer geek a set of Customized Beer Bottle Labels in the shapes of US states and colors above. Any homebrewer would think this was an awesome gift… and to show up at a party WITH beer bottles to share, from your own brew operation, WITH custom labels? Well, you’ll be the talk of the party and your beer will disappear immediately. (Hope you make good beer!)

Thanks again for reading the IBBGGGG Part 3. Part 4, prices ranging from $51-75 will come out tomorrow. Until then, be well and get shopping! (if there is a gift that you’d like to add to the list, please email Kim at

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In one sense, it doesn't matter what kind of exercise you're doing, as long as you're doing something. The key thing, the bottom line, is to be physically active in some way, every day or almost every day.

Exercise is relative. If you're 20 years old, walking four or five blocks isn't going to do much for you. But if you're 80 years old, that same four or five blocks might be terrific exercise. The important thing is to start being active.

The immediate hurdle is getting started. This is a choice, and it's a choice we make every day. Do I choose to spend some time taking care of myself, or do I choose to put it off for another day and spend today feeling badly because I didn't do what I'd promised myself I'd do? It's much easier on oneself to choose the path of action.

The bonus is that exercise makes you feel good mentally because your brain produces endorphins in response to physical activity, so you get a double bonus of feeling good!

If you haven't exercised in a few months or a few years, start slowly. The purpose is not to look like a supermodel. The purpose is to be healthy and well. This takes time. Work gradually, paying attention to what you're doing. The more you can focus clearly on your activity, the more you'll get out of it, both mentally and physically.

Yes, exercise is work. And it's also fun. It really becomes fun when you start noticing your clothes don't quite fit anymore. It's really fun when your friends say, "you look great!" It's really fun when you find you have much more energy than you used to and you're enjoy your life so much more!
Health insurance costs are out of control. We're all painfully aware of this inflationary spiral. Monthly premiums are through the roof. Co-payments keep going up and up. Out-of-pocket expenses are so high we often wonder what we're saving by purchasing health insurance at all.

Every family has been hit hard by these financial burdens. If you're self-employed, your health insurance premiums for adequate individual coverage are close to $1000 per month. These bills are too high for many small business owners, so they opt for catastrophic coverage. These policies still cost $4000 to $5000 per year. If you encounter medical problems, you have to pay up to $5000 or more in out-of-pocket expenses.

What solutions, if any, are available to U.S. citizens? The Federal government may or may not address our crumbling health care system in the next presidential administration. Individuals and families need to take steps on their own to ensure better health. Improved health and well-being always translate into reduced health care costs.1,2

Health-affirming lifestyle choices make a real difference in both short-term and long-term well-being. Old habits may need to be broken. New habits may need to be nurtured. The outcomes will be better health and increased savings by reducing health care expenditures.

Nutrition and fitness are often the primary categories needing improvement. Obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease, and diabetes are a few of the main culprits raising our national health insurance costs. Each of these can be positively impacted by achieving a better diet and engaging in regular exercise.

Stopping smoking. Reducing alcohol consumption. Replacing soda with water. Cutting-down on snacks. Cutting-down on processed carbohydrates - white bread and white rice. Reducing portion size. Taking all these action steps, progressively and over time, will improve your overall state of health.3

Be in it for the long haul. Change doesn't happen overnight - it's a process. We're talking about a lifetime of good health supported by good habits.

Chiropractic health care is an important part of the process of restoring well-being and reducing health care costs. Regular chiropractic visits help a person stay active and are a key component in returning to fitness. Chiropractic treatment helps to improve flexibility, balance, and stability, increasing your ability to exercise and making it more fun.

Use your chiropractor as a resource as you work on improving your health. Your chiropractor will have many valuable recommendations regarding healthful nutrition and healthful exercise, and will be glad to offer guidance and support in your journey to good health.

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Welcome to Inspired Parties.  This site will bring you a world of inspiration from party themes, crafts and food. This will be your one stop site.  No more searching all over the internet for ideas, we will do it for you.  We will select our top five favorites of each theme and all the details in between to help ease your stress to have the best party you can have.

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It happened because I went to see an Off-Off-Broadway show that my classmates and friends staged last night!

Dolores is a one-act play shedding light on sisterhood and struggles with domestic violence. The play was written by Edward Allan Baker – whom I happened to meet last night- as I was helping out at the box office at The Playroom Theatre. (Yeah… so that was cool…)

Most importantly the play was raising awareness about domestic violence and violence against women. The beautiful and talented ladies Paulina Cossio (in my drama school grad year!) and Luisa Muhr (Artistic Director of the Fengari Ensemble co-producing this play) worked with director Kathleen McNenny to bring forth this story of sibling love and strive for healthy lives despite unimaginable, violent and cyclical circumstances.

I learn by going where I have to go. – Theodore Roethke

I’ve shared this quote in a Thank You card that I once gave to the dialect coach of this play, Julia Lenardon, who was also one of my voice and speech teachers in drama school. I like it because it embodies what she instilled in me when learning about a dialect (she informed me that in this play the ladies are from Rhode Island). By taking the time to get very specific and learn how to speak and sound the way that another person speaks it can often give an actor insight into how to look through the eyes of that character.

I was reminded of the Roethke’s quote because I witnessed my friendly friends embody and transform into two characters (dialect and all) that have suffered and/or witnessed violent crimes. In doing so I began to be introduced to Dolores (Cossio), a woman currently compelled into retaliation and self-defense after years of domestic violence, and her sister Sandra (Muhr), who grew up watching Dolores enter abusive relationships and has journeyed into a marriage of her own that she finds comfortable and safe. These two contrasting personalities and experiences highlighted a journey from childhood until this very crucial point in their lives where Dolores has decided she can’t take the abuse anymore.

The play inadvertently helps the audience understand better what abusive and/or violent cycles of behaviour look like, how they disguise themselves into domestic life and relationships from an early age, and (if the cycles are not addressed or broken) how they will unfortunately resurface in adult relationships again and again.

We try to keep what we love alive. We do it by our daily living and by our work. My need to learn about other people’s lives through books and plays has been a need to make life more vivid as I am living it. Not to let the days go by unnumbered or without meaning. And the longer I have lived the more I have counted on the life force of work to keep me alive. – Marian Seldes.

I like, and was reminded of, this Seldes quote because as actors and theatre makers and participants we get to do exactly that – keep what we love alive. We can do it by learning about other people’s lives; women like Sandra and Dolores who can shed light on breaking cycles of violence. In doing so, even if we don’t share the extreme experiences of the characters by transforming into them we can recognize that some people do. We can recognize that these lives and these issues matter. We can work together to do what we love to do (embody other people) and it’s inevitable that we will touch other souls that way. Maybe even contribute to ending cycles of violence!

Our work, if we give ourselves over to it and support each other’s efforts, can keep stories alive! A tradition even older than Shakespeare himself! In following this tradition, and in focusing on doing our work well… it will in turn keep us alive in our love of working. I saw my friends do this last night – and they’ll do it again for the last two performances on Wednesday night. Oh and I’ll be in the box office helping out… I wonder who else will show up? Hehe

Tickets and information about DOLORES, the Fengari Ensemble and/or how to donate to SHEARED (an organization raising awareness about domestic violence):

 “…[t]he most reliable predictor of whether a country is violent within itself— or will use military violence against another country— is not poverty, natural resources, religion, or even degree of democracy: it’s violence against females. It normalizes all other violence.” – Gloria Steinem, My Life On The Road

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1.  After spending the majority of your life either acting, writing, producing or instructing other actors, do you have a key piece of advice that you’d tell an actor to remember at every point throughout their journey?

100% of the time, give 100% of what you’ve got. Always do your best.

2. Why do you find Michael Shurtleff’s 12 Guideposts within his book, “Audition” so essential for an actor?

15 Guideposts (I added the final 3 with Michael’s blessing) [13. Mischief, 14. Vulnerability – what am I revealing/ concealing?, 15. Architecture] They always work – for any material, any tone, any era, any actor etc. They work. Only technique in the world where this is true.

3. What role has mentorship played in your acting career?

Everything. I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the mentors in my life. Hence the picture frame with their faces in it that’s next to me every time I teach.

4. Have your experiences as an actor informed the way that you produce a project, and instruct other actors?

Yes. These experiences have given me a global perspective on this business – not just the actor’s perspective.

5. What do you respect in a creative collaboration?

You answered the question – respect. A collaboration is nothing if it’s not mutually respectful.

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1. What inspires you to be an actor?

Well, there’s a couple of things. I didn’t necessarily want to be an actor in the first place. I just kind of fell into it. I was originally singing in a band in Atlanta. I came home and a friend of mine just said that, “You should try this because I think you’ll be a natural at it”. I just found that it was easier to be an actor than it was to be a musician. That’s originally why I did it.

I think what inspires me to continue to be an actor is the creativity and the people. I love that authentic connection that you get when you are creating with somebody.

2. What is the best part about what you do?

Besides being on T.V.?

I think it’s the community part. It’s getting to create and really having fun with people in the process of it. When I teach, or when I coach… personally, it’s seeing their growth creatively, and just as a person too. I feel that acting is just a process of getting to know who you are. The more you know yourself, the better actor you are.

3. Who do you admire?

I admire people who really just go for it. I admire anyone who really sees their vision, or really taps into what they love to do and just totally goes for it. That’s the kind of person I just really love, and those are the kind of people I like to surround myself by, and create a community of that around me. I guess if I were to choose a person… I don’t know. I guess people who fall into that aspect of it. People who are just really good at what they do.

4. What films, books or other works have had a major influence on your own acting or writing?

I went to go see Lily Tomlin, almost 7 or 8 years ago, when she was touring with a 1 woman show called The Search For Signs of Intelligent Life In The Universe. Seeing her play, I think, like 15 different characters in an hour and a half! I was just like, “holy cow! That was really, really cool”. She was one of the major influences on my creativity.

Also, music as well. The first person that comes to mind is Michael Jackson. His Off The Wall album is so amazing.

5. Have you seen any films lately that you really liked?

I just saw Win Win with Paul Giomatti. It was a little Indie that he did. That was really great. It was just about… he was a lawyer, and through a series of events, there was this kid who comes to him who is this amazing wrestler. That was really good.

What else have I seen that I was absolutely inspired by?

There’s so many. I recently saw Waiting For Guffman. Have you seen it? It’s awesome. It’s shot, kind of, documentary style. It’s just such a ridiculous comedy about a community theatre troupe who produces this event for their centennial town. It’s pretty awesome.

I saw a movie with… Hilary Swank. The movie Conviction was really great too.

6. What motivates you as an actor?

The first thing I was going to say was money!

I don’t want to do anything else so I’m constantly thinking, “Okay, what can I do next?”. I was actually thinking about that this morning, “What can I do next?” I have a few ideas.

So… money and not wanting to get a day job really motivate me to be better.

7. You seem to enjoy comedy a lot, what do you find is really important to remember when you’re involved in a comedic work?

I think really committing to the ridiculousness of it and totally not being afraid to look really stupid, or to offend people. That’s important, says the woman who wrote something about Jehovah’s Witnesses! I think with comedy you have to fully commit to what you’re doing and do it 110%, or else it’s not really funny.

8. You mentioned you created something about Jehovah’s Witnesses? What was that?

It’s a short called God Squad. I did it a couple of years ago. My girlfriend and I wrote it. It’s basically a group of rogue Jehovah’s Witnesses that go door to door and have unusual tactics to get you to become a Jehovah’s Witness. We put it in the Vancouver Short Film Festival a couple of years ago. I won Best Actress for it.

9. How have your experiences as an actor informed the way you coach other actors?

That’s a great question… I steal from my teachers. I’ve been really blessed to have some amazing teachers in my life who have really pushed me both creatively and personally.

They taught me to be unapologetic about my work. I find that a lot of… my sense is that a lot of Canadian… it’s just a part of our culture- is that we’re so polite, right? A lot of actors here are very apologetic about their work. Very, kind of, afraid to take up space. That’s one of my biggest lessons that I’ve learned and I try to impart that on my students and kids, or people, that I coach. To just not be apologetic. You deserve to be big, you deserve to be seen, you deserve to be talented and be acknowledged for it.

10. What do you admire most when working with a fellow actor?

I admire most someone who is really easy to work with, actually.

I worked with Cuba Gooding Jr. and he was so down to earth. He was really, really cool and made me feel really comfortable. You know, and I think there was no diva-ness about him. At one point, we were supposed to be having an argument and he was like, “This is really hard because we’re getting along so well. I need to be mad at you”. I turned to him just before we were supposed to go on, or start our take, and said, “Well you didn’t deserve the Oscar”. It’s like having something… you know, being able to say that without getting kicked off set… knowing that that’s okay.

So… that’s what I admire is just a sense of ease and grace and… humility is good.

11.You are also a humanitarian. What social cause are you involved in?

Right now, there’s a group of us who put together an organization called Munay Wawa. It’s to help support the community of Chinchero in Peru. They have a lot of, kind of like, a lot of First Nations. Basically, like anywhere on the planet, their Indigenous people are going through exactly the same thing that’s happened here, and what is happening here in Canada.

We just got together a group of really amazing people and started raising funds to send the community of children to school. To educate them… not necessarily in the Western point of view, which is really important because it’s not necessarily the right way. What eventually we want to do is build a school that teaches a basic curriculum of Math and Spanish… your fundamentals and their culture as well. If they do choose to leave the community then they’ve got that support system where they can read and write in Spanish, or English as well. Also, they’ve got that foundation of their own culture as well, and their traditional language in Quechua.

Munay Wawa means ‘beautiful children’ in the Quechua language. Check it out!

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Starting tomorrow, the Toy Fair 2012 trade show will engulf Midtown Manhattan in a tide of roiling plastic. Points of articulation will blot out the sky, and reality itself will polymorph into one cosmically absurd play set.

Absolutely nowhere will the peals of children's laughter be heard, as anyone under voting age is banned from the convention floor. It is as if 10,000 birthdays for 10,000 poltergeists are happening simultaneously. Your inner child will attempt to extricate itself from your corporeal being, like some heretofore undiscovered intestinal parasite rending viscera and sphincter with primal abandon. It is an intoxicating time to be alive.

Earlier this afternoon, Hasbro opened the doors to their pre-convention fête near Times Square. The toymaker had action figures from their G.I. Joe, Star Wars, Marvel Universe, and Transformers lines on display. And tucked be'twixt your standard coterie of Iron Men, Optimi Prime, and Luke Skywalkers were some endearingly weird playthings.

The toy with the best story behind it was the Blind Master action figure from the G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie line. Hasbro asked Wu-Tang Clan bigwig RZA, who plays the sensei in the movie, what accessories his character should come with. RZA wanted a wide-brimmed hat with blades coming out of it. That's pure Ghost Dog.

On a similar note, Hasbro also revealed that they invented an entirely new martial art for G.I. Joe Retaliation. Called "Battle Kata," this form of self-defense pioneered by Snake Eyes focuses on transforming interlocking guns into katana blades (and vice versa). Will it be as powerful as Gymkata? We will see.

The most impressive Star Wars toy on display was the motorized $140 MTT Vehicle from The Phantom Menace, which comes out Fall 2012 and contains a slew of Battle Droids...

But clearly the most important Star Wars toy there was the rectangular "Jar Jar Binks frozen in Carbonite" action figure. Sadly, this is a San Diego Comic-Con 2012 exclusive.

Another Comic-Con exclusive is the deadly mauve Transformers/G.I. Joe Shockwave H.I.S.S. tank, which includes a Decepticon-allied Destro and B.A.T. [Photos via Action Figure Insider]

Here's a look at The Avengers' Quinjet (March 2012, $30) and three-foot-long S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier (Fall 2012, $70)...

But the Marvel Legends and 3.75" Marvel Universe figures were a treasure trove of awesome weirdos. Along with a 3.75" Puck (who can balance on his hands), a 3.75" Beta Ray Bill, a 3.75" Nighthawk, a 6" Fantomex, a 6" Armin Zola build-a-figure, and a 3.75" Bombastic Bagman variant figure, Marvel will be producing a gosh-darn Death's Head action figure in 2013 (which wasn't on display).

The Amazing Spider-Man provided us with two of the more idiosyncratic toys on display. The remote-control wall-crawling Spider-Man ($50, Fall 2012) boasted a button on his rump...

Whereas this positively unsettling Lizard mask was made to be slipped on mid-coitus to kill the mood. That is, unless reptiloid roleplaying is your cup of tea.


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If you want to make sure no one touches your journal or that hands stay off your books until you're done reading them, this creepy-cute monster book cover is happy to oblige, baring its teeth at any who dare reach for its spine.

Conceived by knitter Lori Layne, the pattern for this monstrous cover is available from Ravelry. Redditor eirua notes that it looks a bit similar to Harry Potter's Monstrous Book of Monsters, sans the tendency to bite anyone who tries to open it.

Monster Book Cover [Ravelry via reddit]


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IP Cameras Vs CCTV Cameras

In our past article entitled “IP Cameras versus CCTV Cameras – Part One,” we talk about the benefits of Remote Viewing, Recording to Remote Locations, Wireless Functionality and Motion Detection with Video Analytics. This second article will examine different favorable circumstances that IP cameras have over customary CCTV cameras.

Most IP camera recording programming underpins an extensive variety of IP camera models and makers. This permits you to blend and match IP cameras in your establishment to make a custom observation arrangement that fits superbly for you.

Suppose you needed to setup three IP reconnaissance cameras, one review a parking garage, one watching your front entryway and another checking the back passageway of your building. You could put three distinctive IP camera models – even producers – in this establishment. You could run with an IQEye 755 5.0 MegaPixel IP Camera in the parking area to screen vehicles and give a superb picture to zoom in on tags. You could put a Wireless AXIS 207W with sound in the front hall to minimize cabling prerequisites and to give sound observation. In conclusion, you can utilize a Sony SNC-RZ25N PTZ IP Camera with an open air fenced in area to screen the back passageway and can skillet/tilt/zoom the camera to required territories.

Every one of the three IP cameras can be effectively associated with the nearby system and arranged inside the IP camera recording programming to screen and record every individual camera.

BNC/Analog Output

Some IP cameras additionally accompany a BNC/Analog yield permitting you to associate the camera to your current CCTV framework. This would permit you to associate the IP camera to your DVR recording station and still have a system association connected taking into account remote review and recording to a PC or offsite area. Make certain to check the IP camera can send video to both the BNC/Analog yield and through the system all the while.

PoE Power over Ethernet

Control over Ethernet (PoE) is the capacity to control your IP camera and give system action by means of one RJ45 system link. This gives a less demanding establishment and lower link establishment costs as this disposes of the requirement for a force link to be associated with the camera. To exploit this innovation, ensure your IP camera is PoE agreeable. A PoE system switch/center or Midspan will be required to give energy to the camera by means of the RJ45 system link. PoE packs are likewise accessible which give power by means of system link when you don’t have a Midspan or switch/center point. One PoE unit will be required per camera and should yield the right power necessities (5V, 9V, 12V, and so on.).

I/O for Card Readers, Alarms, and so on.

IP cameras can without much of a stretch be added to existing security including card peruses, alerts, glass breakers, access control, and so on.. The IP camera can be set to get a contribution from these gadgets which can then advise the camera to record video when a particular occasion is activated. Yields can likewise be set where if the IP camera distinguishes movement, a sign is sent to the caution to make a sound siren or alarm.


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It’s 11pm on June 11th and I’m sitting on a blanket on my bed writing this post. I’ve removed the sheets to wash them so that I can pack them first thing tomorrow morning before the movers come, bright and early, at 8am. The windows are open with fresh are drifting in an I hear the clunk-swish-hum of the washer and dryer going.

It’s a reflective time for me and in that reflection I have gone through pretty close to every emotion you can imagine … except maybe anger … I don’t have much to be angry about.

Sad – Although this was not my first home, it was the first one that I purchased and maintained by myself. Previously I had owned a house in Truro with my ex husband, but this is the first one that I’ve had on my own. I’ve had good times and bad in this house. A lot of squeals of excitement and a lot of tears of sadness, frustration and just simply ‘because’ tears. I’m sad that I had to part with my beautiful kitty, Morgan in order to make this all happen. I’m sad that this will be my last night sleeping here … forever.

Tired (is that an emotion?) – I am simply drained from this whirlwind that has been my life for the past six months. 2014 has been constant turmoil for me. Self-inflicted, but none them less tumultuous. From the decision to start renos, through the whole process of deciding who to hire, what needed to be done and how I was going to pay for it … to the nightmare of living in a dismantled condo for many weeks with no actual livable space. Rushing to get my condo on the market, still finishing final touch ups at midnight, only a few hours before leaving for Asia to lead a photo tour. Coming home to a condo that I barely recognized, all cleaned up and putting on it’s best for show and then having an accepted offer on the condo in less than one month from it hitting the market. Next came the choosing where to live, all of the organizing that goes along with moving and for the past week, the packing.

Relieved – All of this chaos is almost over. I can see the end. My body, mind and spirit are relieved that the end of this tunnel is near and soon I will have more time to relax and enjoy a life that I have just begun to design myself instead of just going along for the ride.

Thankful – I am thankful that through all of this I have had great friends to call on to help me with many things from renos to cleaning to shopping and most importantly just a shoulder to lean on when it was all a little too much.

Happy – I am happy that I’ve had a great five years in this home and that now it will be a great home for someone new, who will have many emotions of their own that only the walls of this condo will see.

Proud – I am proud that I’ve survived these six months with my sanity. Honestly, it would be a feat for anyone, but I know that I can be easily affected mentally by stress and turmoil. I am proud that I’ve grown over the past few years and have learned to better handle the crazy situations that I get myself into.

I am beyond proud that I’m so close to accomplishing what I set out to do which is become debt free, simplify my life and travel the world (a little bit at a time). Officially the money won’t be in my hands for one more week, but all is in order from the lawyer’s perspective and right on track. There are no issues anticipated.

Excited – Besides being proud that I’m about to accomplish this huge debt-free goal, I am excited. I could jump for joy and do a little happy dance (if my back didn’t hurt from lifting boxes lol). I have so much to look forward to, so much life to live, so many places to see, so much to give! I’ve accomplished some pretty amazing things in my life so far and I’m excited to see what the ‘over 35’ years have in store for me.

What really happens when you put all of those emotions together though? You have a girl shedding probably more than a few tears as she lays down for her last night in her own bed for who knows how long. Tears of happiness, of sadness, of excitement and pure exhaustion.

One thing I can tell you for sure is that no matter how difficult it has been, I’m happy to say that I’ve done it and I will live life with no regrets.

Now, do me a little favour … Know someone who needs a little boost of motivation or inspiration? Or maybe you know someone else who on a get debt free to travel path? Take a second and share this post with them directly, or post it to your Facebook or twitter. I’d appreciate the love, and you never know who might see this and start to believe that they can do it too!

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Making Small Bows with a Fork! April 13, 2012

Filed under: Gift Ideas,Good Ideas — ipinnedit @ 11:52 am
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I’ve always struggled to tie small bows!  My fingers just don’t work that way!  I saw this pin and wanted to give it a try.  My first try was a fail, but when I really studied the tutorial, I got it!  These turned out great and I used them for my hand print sheep project!  I make a lot of homemade cards and I can see using these bows on some of my cards!  Also, I can see using different sized forks to create different size bows!

Pinterest Pinhttp://pinterest.com/pin/40391727878202090/

Project Linkhttp://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/how-to-make-a-little-bow-with-a-fork

Substitutions:  None

Time:  Just a minute per bow!

Here is the tutorial I used from the projectwedding.com website:

And here are my pictures:

2 Responses to “Making Small Bows with a Fork!”

  1. […] 7.) Ribbon – I used another pin to make my own small sized ribbons. […]

  2. ipinterest Says:

    I’ll have to try this as well; I can never tie small bows!!

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Italian Riviera Photo Workshop

Italian Riviera | Portofino Coast & Cinque Terre

Our Italian Riviera photo workshop is set in the photo-rich Portofino Coast and the Cinque Terre.  If you love the sea, this treasured stretch of the Ligurian Coast is a perfect fit.

Photographers go crazy over the fishing villages, and the brightly painted towns clinging to the rugged shoreline. Foodies love Liguria for its pesto, focaccia, seafood, olives and crisp white wines.

Our retreat-headquarters will be away from the crowds in the hidden gem of Camogli, at a seaside 4-star hotel, with a private beach and views that will make you pinch yourself.

Date: October 1-7, 2017
Days: 7 days, 6 nights
Cost: $3650 / $3250 partner
Guests: 6-12

You can fly directly into Genova arriving a day early to acclimate.  This is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus and boasts a historic center built by wealthy merchants who ruled this part of the Mediterranean.  You can also fly into Milan, just 2 hours by train or Florence, about 3 hours away.  Our recommended hotel in Genova is the Hotel Bristol Palace.

Day One

11:00 AM, meet up at the Hotel Bristol Palace in downtown Genova, and we’ll take a private coach to Camogli, our little slice of heaven by the sea for 7 days.  Alternately, you can meet us in Camogli.  The train station in Camogli is just a block or two from our hotel, an easy flat walk.

Day Two

After a morning workshop, we’ll head south by boat along the coast, stopping at a ancient monastery Abbazia San Fruttuoso, reachable only by boat.  The stone buildings in this secreted cove have transformed from monastery to a pirate’s den to a humble fishermen home before becoming the residence of Princess of Doria.

We’ll then continue to Portofino, perhaps the world’s most perfect little harbor, where the rich and famous make frequent appearances, including, yes… us.  The back streets are lush with color for “street still life” images and the overlook of the harbor is a classic vista worth hiking for.

Day Three

We’ll rise early and catch a train to the five colorful towns of the Cinque Terre. These charming fishing villages provide endless photography opportunities with the famous views of the cliff-clinging villages, the boat harbors, the crashing waves, and the colorful people.

Partners can decide to enjoy unstructured village time; relax at our great hotel with its pool and beach; or accompany their photographer for any – or all – group excursions.

Day Four

Camogli’s harbor is a short walk from our hotel and provides the opportunity to work with slow exposure, movement and other in-camera abstraction methods we will discuss. Its cathedral rises from the sea, begging to be photographed from along the shores.

Day Five

After breakfast, we’ll take a drive up into the hills of Liguria.  A wonderful authentic lunch and a tiny hilltop town await us in a place undiscovered by tourists.  In the afternoon, we’ll visit Sestri Levante and watch the sun go down on the Ligurian Sea.

Days Six

After breakfast we’ll again review images on-screen and present new techniques.  As is tradition, our final full day is left somewhat open to the whims of the group and the instructors.  We may revisit one of our destinations, or take an excursion to a new one.  Some may choose to just relax on the beach.

Day Seven

After a farewell breakfast and a brief wrap-up, we’ll say goodbye at the train station in Camogli, where we can help you get tickets north to Genova, Milan or Venice.  Or head south to Pisa, Florence or Rome.

Date:October 1-7, 2017
7 days, 6 nights
$3650 / participant
$3250 / partner sharing a room
Group size 8-14

Six nights accommodations, at Hotel Cenobio dei Dogi.  Breakfast each day, two dinners and one group lunch, all boat, train and car transportation during the workshop beginning in Genova and ending in Camogli, Italy. Tuition is also included with daily instruction in the field and on-screen review and critique throughout the week.

Register Early, as rooms are assigned by registration date.

Alumni Discount $100 off

Room Upgrade (ask upon registration for availability of suites or balcony rooms)

Not included:

Trip insurance (recommended)

Our curriculum, refined over 18 years, combines hands-on field work with classroom inspiration.  Classroom time (about an hour each day) is devoted to reviewing your images on screen and offering helpful suggestions.  In the field, our discussions center around better composition and finding great light.

All experience levels are welcome.  Our participants who are new to photography can work with any camera including smart phones.  Small group instruction is tailored to help each member find their own style and and classroom reviews on-screen for those who want to submit daily.  Non-photographer partners can sit in on all discussions and participate at their own level of interest.  (Beginners tend to make some of the best images we see)

Workshop Leader

Drake Busath, the originator of Italy Workshops, has 30 years experience living and traveling in Italy.  He speaks Italian and has guided hundreds of photographers of every skill level to favorite regions all over Italy. Drake will share his work and encourage you to identify and develop your own personal style while in Italy. More about Drake…

Workshop Assistant / Trip Manager

For this workshop, Sheryl Bird has agreed to act as our trip manager.  Sheryl’s enthusiasm for Italy travel is infectious.  She will  keep you informed at all times about the schedule and helps you find what you need when you need it, ie: bathrooms, gelato, convenience stores, etc.  This  allows the instructor to instruct full time and is your guarantee of a safe and smooth week of learning.

Reserving your Spot
Please reserve early as group size is extremely limited. You can reserve your spot on our website, or by calling us at 801-364-6645. Ask for Jamie Shaw or Drake Busath. Payments may be made with Visa, MasterCard or American Express, or you may send a check.
Checks should be sent to
Italy Workshops
701 East South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84102.
Upon payment of your deposit, we will send you an information packet including suggestions for camera equipment, computer and software, clothing and travel information specific to your workshop destination.

Payment Schedule
A reservation fee of $500 will hold your spot
50% of balance is due 120 days prior to your workshop
The balance of payment is due 60 days prior to your workshop

We use hotels rated 3 or 4 stars, always with private bath. Rooms are assigned in order of reservations received, so early signup is recommended. Ask about premium rooms, at some workshop locations for an additional supplement charge.

Single Supplements
Fees are based on double occupancy. Single supplement may be added for participants who wish to have a private room to themselves. Supplements vary depending on the hotels used. If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another participant, please let us know and we’ll do our best to match you with a roommate.

Cancellation fee schedule
90 days prior to workshop start date 25%
45 days prior 50%
15 days prior 100%
No partial refunds will be given for unused portions of a workshop. We highly recommend that all workshop participants purchase trip cancellation insurance independently.

Cancelled Workshops
Italy Workshops reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signup, logistical problems that may impede a workshop, hotel closures or acts of God. (We have never yet had to cancel a workshop.) Refund of all fees paid shall release Italy Workshops from any further liability. Italy Workshops is not responsible for any expenses incurred by workshop participants in preparing for a cancelled workshop. In the case of insufficient signup to make a workshop feasible, notice and refund will be sent 120 days prior to the workshop.

Photographic Release
Italy Workshops reserves the right to photograph and film its trips in entirety. Participants should be aware that images of them may be used for promotional purposes or joint marketing efforts with third parties, without renumeration.

Photographers of all skill levels are welcome.

Advanced photographers will be encouraged to focus on style development, lighting and composition, and will be challenged to work in “concentrations” to produce a collection of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project.

Novice photographers will be instructed separately at times on mechanics of the camera and fundamentals of creating proper exposure, but will also join the conversations about style development.

Any camera is acceptable, including smart phones. Automation for the beginner can make the trip fun and stress-free and at times increase creativity.

Should I Bring a Computer?

Participants who are very comfortable with their computer are encouraged to bring it along. Editing your images during the week can enhance your learning experience. We currently use Adobe Lightroom CC for our on-screen reviews sessions. You will learn new LR editing methods and workflow shortcuts during calcite reviews and critique. Even if you’ve used Lightroom, we highly recommend brushing up before the workshop by watching the free tutorials available on Adobe.com.

If you are not fluent downloading and managing digital images, you might consider leaving the computer behind and just focusing on camera work. You can still submit images daily for review, and perhaps find more time to learn about your camera and develop a discerning eye. (Not to mention sleep happily while others are editing into the night)

Observer Participants may be beginner photographers, attending all instruction and field trips, but not required to submit photos for critique. This is a fun way to learn without pressure. You’ll still photograph the same things and we’ll still want to review your work on the back of your camera and offer individual instruction in the field.


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Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Whales Do Awesome Leaps Into the Air

Posted: February 7, 2017 in Pete Cuomo, whale, Whales
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By Drake Baer

Everybody knows that humpback whales make excellent professional wrestlers: With zero hesitation, these gentle giants will leap out of the sea, corkscrew their bodies, and then slam back into the water with 66,000 pounds of fury.

It turns out that these cetaceans aren’t just doing this to show off: According to a recent paper in Marine Mammal Science, the breaching serves as an acoustic telegram, communicating with far-off pods. It’s like how European or African peoples would send sonic signals from village to village via drum, or how wolves howl at the moon. Make a big enough splash, and the percussion speaks for itself.

As noted in the marine-life publication Hakai magazine, University of Queensland marine biologist Ailbhe S. Kavanagh and colleagues observed 76 humpback groups off the coast of Australia for 200 hours between 2010 and 2011. They found that breaching is way more common when pods are at least 2.5 miles apart, with fin- or fluke-slapping deployed when fellow whales are nearby.

The breaching probably carries better than whales’ signature songs: “They’re potentially using [these behaviors] when background noise levels are higher,” Kavanagh tells Hakai, “as the acoustic signal possibly travels better than a vocal signal would.” Given that whale songs have regional accents, you have to wonder if their aerial gymnastics have a certain patois, too.

Thanks to Pete Cuomo for bringing this to the It’s Interesting community.

  1. Great article, thanks for sharing. Recently, I’ve heard that the activity increases in heavier seas, which aligns with the theory in that it requires more sonics to get the message out “when background noise is higher” than fin/fluke slapping.
    We were recently out in fairly high seas and the whales were breaching like crazy.

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Hosted by Kathryn at Bookdate

Last week found me struggling yet again with my reading mood swings. Sometimes I think I’m in the mood for a particular book or genre but then I find myself unable to connect for one reason or another.  Does anyone else struggle with being a mood reader? How do you handle it? I thought I’d turn to tv for something different but I didn’t really find anything other than my absolute fav YOUNGER & The Bachelorette (totally boring last week IMO). Movie wise, we watched Baby Driver which was SO weird yet really good! I was able to actually read 1 book last week (I told you…it’s a bad slump), after trying and discarding several:(

Hum if You Don’t Know the Words Perfect for readers of The Secret Life of Bees and The Help, a perceptive and searing look at Apartheid-era South Africa, told through one unique family brought together by tragedy. I was drawn in by the comparison to The Help and this book totally delivered; it wasn’t the same storyline but evoked similar feelings in me. This was an atmospheric novel that I’d describe as part coming of age, part mystery, part drama and all around great read. Review coming later this week

As I said, it was a long week for trying and not connecting with several books. I know I’ll return to The Fallen I think the pace was just too slow to start for me. As for the others, I probably won’t return to any.  I was pretty bored with the story and/or characters in all 3 and also couldn’t suspend my disbelief enough to keep going with The Marriage Pact.

The Cartel  a gripping, true-to-life, ripped-from-the-headlines epic story of power, corruption, revenge, and justice spanning the past decade of the Mexican-American drug wars. I decided to dive back into my past tbr and give the shiny new releases a short break. Since I’m on a Don Winslow kick after loving The Force, I jumped right into The Cartel and I have to say I’m loving this saga pitting a DEA agent against the leader of a drug cartel. Suspenseful reading!

The Jealous Kind  An atmospheric, coming-of-age story set in 1952 Texas as the Korea War rages. On its surface, life in Houston is as you would expect: drive-in restaurants, souped-up cars, jukeboxes, teenagers discovering their sexuality. But beneath the glitz and superficial normalcy, a class war has begun, and it is nothing like the conventional portrayal of the decade. Will Patton narrates this story and he’s truly one of the best narrators I’ve heard. I love having a great audiobook going for walking the dog, driving, house projects etc. and I’m really liking this one

Safe   Ricky Mendoza Jr. is trying to make good. As a teenager, he was a ruthless gangbanger, addict, and killer until he got out and met Rose. As an adult, in recovery and working as a safecracker for the DEA, Ghost is determined to live “clean” to honor Rose’s memory—until he stumbles upon an opportunity to repay the debts of his past. Clearly I’m in a crime thriller mood:)

This is How It Always Is   This is how a family keeps a secret…and how that secret ends up keeping them.  This is how a family lives happily ever after…until happily ever after becomes complicated.  This is how children change…and then change the world.
This is how a family lives happily ever after…until happily ever after becomes complicated. This just came in at the library, I’ve heard great things about it!

Holding  Graham Norton’s masterful debut is an intelligently crafted story of love, secrets and loss. I’m really curious about this one, especially the love and secrets part.

What are YOU reading this week?

Here’s hoping I can get through more than 1 book this week! Wish me luck. I hope you have a fantastic reading week!

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  1. I think I would like Hum if you don’t know the words.The setting and the comparisons all sound great. Glad to see that you enjoyed it. I am currently reading Leavers by Lisa Ko but currently not feeling it. I think I am in the mood for something fast, thrilling so may switch it up.

    Enjoy your books this week.

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    1. I do think you’d like Hum If you don’t know the words Diana. I read it in a day and half so while it’s not a true thriller in the usual sense, I had a hard time putting it down. I had looked up The Leavers at one point and saw many low ratings so I passed it by. Hope you find a good thriller, have a great reading week:)

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    1. Thanks Sarah, I’ve heard such good things about that one so I’ll give it a try after The Cartel. I think I’m in a new release slump that’s for sure so maybe reading from my backlist will do the trick. Hope you can stay out of one!

    1. I just won The Essex Serpent in a goodreads giveaway and have heard great things about it so I’m glad to hear your also enjoying it. I’m so intrigued by the concept and setting in that one

  2. I’m definitely a mood reader, too. For me the mood determines which books I’ll even try. I rarely will go back to a book once I’ve passed on it.

    Sorry your week has been tough. I hate that. I think you’ll really like This Is How It Always Is. That book was such a pleasant change of pace and the family is amazing!

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    1. Thanks Susie and you and Sarah have highly recommended This is How it Always Is so I’m feeling confident about that one. And I’m also like you in that my mood does determine if I even open up a book in the first place, but I often will try review copies if the pub date is approaching and hope the writing draws me in. Sometimes it works and others not so much:)

  3. Hopefully diving into the past will bring you better luck this week! The Jealous Kind sounds interesting. I’m looking forward to your thoughts on it. As you know I loved This is How It Always Is, crossing my fingers you will too 😊

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  4. Totally not surprised you didn’t warn to the Marriage Pact, it was hard for me to suspend disbelief and that stuff usually doesn’t bother me.

    Bachelorette was super boring, hopefully hometowns are better? And hope you have a good week!

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      1. I know, I’m going to feel so bad for Dean…Reality Steve said his dad lives as a “wizard” yikes….I just hope the show doesn’t exploit someone who probably has mental illness…what am I saying of course they probably will:(

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  5. Last night I finished The Baker’s Secret by Stephen P. Kiernan. A terrific story that sounds superficial on the surface but has great sense of community and love during the German occupation of a coastal town in France during WWII. The story centers on a young woman who was apprenticed to the baker in town and was a very talented bread maker. When the commander tasted her bread he ordered her to make 12 baguettes per day for his officers. She would be allotted the flour necessary to make those loaves. Instead she started added pulverized straw to the flour in order to allow her to make an additional 2 loaves per day. She shared these loaves with those in her community who needed them. In her travels to deliver the extra loaves she finds out the needs of her friends and neighbors and starts trading with others to get what each needs. Everyone is waiting for the Allies to rescue them from this terrible oppression and just as she is found out for all of her deeds the Allies attack on June 4, 1944. I have read quite a few WWII stories and this one located in a small village in France is a new slant. People will do many things to survive during times of war and this story shows a village and its people and how each copes.
    I am now turning to Scott Turow’s new book Testimony. I book I also read last week was Camino Island by John Grisham. This is a total departure from his usual courtroom drama, but an excellent read. It is about rare books and manuscripts. The original manuscripts by F. Scott Fitzerald were stolen and a bookstore owner on Camino Island becomes the one who purchases them but in the meantime the insurance company hires a young author to go to the island and find out if the bookstore owner has them as they think.

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  6. So sorry for your reading slump! I haven’t had one in a while, but I hate them when I do!! I really wanted to read The Marriage Pact, but I think I might pass…I think I’m going to give Hum If You Don’t Know the Words a try since I loved The Help; fantastic book!

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      1. Sounds great! 🙂 Thanks! I just finished The Trespassers by Tana French last week, and it was fantastic! I’m going to start at the beginning and work my way through them. She’s a wonderful writer. Thanks for talking me into reading them!

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      2. I will! I just realized the books have different detectives, lol! I was expecting Antoinette to be in book 1 and she’s not…well then! Interesting, now I can see why they can be read out of order 🙂

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  7. Hi, shame you only read one this week, how many do you normally manage? I’m kind of in the middle of three books but only reading two at the moment. my plan is to finish one of them today. I’m reading Clelie Avit – I’m still here, JoJo Moyes – After you(which I’m liking better than the first) and John Donghue – Police crime 999

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    1. I usually try to read 2, sometimes 3 books a week but it’s not often I finish 3. I did read After You and have to say I liked the first one better. I think people have been split on it. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. I’ve not heard of police crime 999

  8. Good to hear you were able to connect to a story again! The Cartel sounds fascinating; I love his writing style and have a special interest in anything ‘war on drugs’ so I’m definitely adding it to my wishlist. Have a wonderful week!

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  9. Aww I’m sorry you are in a reading slump. “This is How it Always is” sounds really good. I hadn’t come across that one. Looks like I’m adding another book to my tbr 🙂
    Right now I’m reading “If the Creek Don’t Rise” and “Every Last Lie”, Both are pretty good so far.
    Well, I’m crossing my fingers for you…I hope you are soon into a wonderful book!
    Happy almost weekend, lovely lady!! ❤

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    1. Thanks Deanna! I’ll read myself out of this slump I’m sure..I’ve heard If the Creek Don’t Rise is good so I’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts. Have a great, reading filled weekend!

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