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Logical thinking is one of the essentials that determines us as human beings. We rely on logic on a daily basis during routine tasks or spontaneous events. Most of the time, we don’t even focus on the fact that we used logical reasoning to come to certain conclusions since our brain handles it automatically. This practical skill is also crucial when it comes to job responsibilities. Almost every job, regardless of the profession, requires us to use our logical reasoning skills to some extent. Therefore, HRs around the world find assessments such as inductive reasoning tests highly valuable as an instrument of selection.

Inductive reasoning tests are aimed at evaluating the part of logical thinking of a person that helps us come to conclusions about details from the general picture. In other words, this type of reasoning helps us build theories by observing details or situations as a whole. This ability is crucial for problem-solving and managing when it comes to occupational responsibilities. Although inductive reasoning tests don’t require any specific knowledge from you, there are some things to keep in mind that can help you boost your performance during the test. We did our research and we’re glad to present you the tips on how to ace inductive reasoning tests.

“Divide and conquer!”

The vast majority of inductive reasoning tests are made in the way to riddle test-takers. Therefore, expect that tasks will be not an easy nut to crack. The more you will proceed through the test the more complicated patterns and sequences you will face. In order to not get lost in countless patterns, try to follow a simple rule: divide shapes into the segments and try to analyse them separately. This simple trick will help you spot the rules of sequences better and, in addition, it will protect your brains from overloading with information.

Research the test providers

Different companies have different ideas of the personal traits they expect to see in their potential workers. Although many employers find inductive reasoning tests a very useful and highly precise tool for potential hirees’ evaluation, they still have some preferences in selection. This diversity of expectations creates a demand for different inductive reasoning tests and there are companies hand-crafting such tests for HRs. They are called providers. While the main idea behind the tasks remains the same, different providers tend to have a slightly different approach. For instance, some tests will feature certain sequences more often, they will have different timeframes to have the test completed and the question will be put together in a particular manner. Knowing the provider that manufactured the test you are about to take can be essential for your preparation. Solving the inductive reasoning akin to those of the test provider your employer chose can help you better understand what you will face and what strategy will be more useful. There are various online communities where you can find more info about test providers and even some companies that prefer this or that provider.

Try solving it backward

It’s not uncommon to become stuck on a task and unable to figure out any patterns or rules. In such cases, we advise you to try a different approach and analyse the answer options first and then apply them one by one to the task. Since inductive reasoning is based on coming to conclusions about details regarding the observed situations, looking at potential results might help you assemble the whole situation.

Manage your time

Time management during inductive reasoning tests is key to showing your peak performance. Generally, these tests require you to spend about a minute on each task. Don’t spend too much time on one question and try to move through the test at a steady pace. There may be a bunch of less complicated questions later in the test and if you lose a chance to solve them due to the time insufficiency, it means that you lose your score. Besides, the majority of tests allow you to return to previous questions if you have some time left.

Nothing will help you more than solving inductive reasoning tests. The best way to get familiar with these types of tests and to better understand the way questions are worded is only through constant practice. Besides, practising will help you manage your time better and train your stamina in order to help you achieve the highest focus and performance.

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Nearly 30,000 Couples Registered on The Knot to Marry on August 18, 2018, the Most Popular Wedding Day of the Year

Couples to Host Weddings With More Than 3.9 million Guests, Who Will Spend an Estimated $1 billion Total on Gifts & Attire on 8/18/18

New York, NY/August 14, 2018 The Knot, the #1 digital wedding brand, today announced that August 18, 2018, is the most popular wedding day of the year—with 28,633 couples getting hitched this Saturday. The majority of couples getting married use The Knot each year to help them plan their weddings—from finding inspiration and local vendors, to creating and managing all guest and wedding registry experiences—and the nearly 30,000 couples hosting their wedding this weekend are no exception.

With 28,633 weddings happening on August 18, 2018 and an average of 136 guests per wedding,1 an estimated 3.9 million guests will be attending weddings on the most popular wedding day of the year. Each guest is estimated to spend an average of $261 on the wedding day, including the gift, attire and accessories,2 which in total will amount to over an estimated $1 billion spent by guests attending weddings on August 18, 2018. Nearly half of the 3.9 million guests (approximately 1.3 million) will buy a gift for the couples getting married on this day from their wedding registries.2

The top five most popular registry items for couples getting married on August 18, 2018 include the KitchenAid stand mixer, Ninja blender, Dyson vacuum, iRobot Roomba, and an air fryer, while some of the most unique items these couples registered for include a sushi rolling kit, Wi-Fi pet camera, Star Wars “Death Star” waffle maker and the What Do You Meme? card game.3

“As the leader in wedding planning, approximately three quarters of all couples getting married use The Knot to help plan their weddings. Just as wedding planning has gone digital, guests are also managing their guest duties online—consulting the couple’s wedding website for all the wedding details, as well as purchasing gifts for the couple through their online registries,” said Kristen Maxwell Cooper, The Knot editor in chief. “We’re proud to have helped the nearly 30,000 couples getting married this Saturday plan personalized weddings that reflect them and their love, while also giving the 3.9 million guests attending those weddings a truly memorable experience.”

Leading up to the most popular wedding day of the year, The Knot is also releasing the results of The Knot 2018 Guest Study, revealing everything from guest spend per wedding to most popular gifts.

Top Trends From The Knot 2018 Wedding Guest Study

GUESTS SPEND NEARLY $1,000 PER WEDDING AND ATTEND MORE CELEBRATIONS THAN JUST THE CEREMONY & RECEPTION. According to the study, guests that are traveling for a wedding spend an average of $901 per wedding, including costs for travel, accommodations, wedding gifts, attire and accessories, while members of the wedding party spend an average of $928. Guests love weddings, with 70% reporting they enjoyed the last wedding they attended, if it was well planned. And two in three wedding guests (65%) are already looking forward to the next wedding they attend, reporting they would be sad if they were never invited to another wedding. Additionally, no longer are bachelor and bachelorette parties exclusively for the couple and their wedding party members: One in five wedding guests (22%) outside the wedding party attend bachelor and bachelorette parties. Taking part in the bachelor and bachelorette parties can add up to an expensive honor, as partygoers spend an average of $537 on bachelorette and bachelor parties, inclusive of the costs of travel, accommodations and gifts. Wedding guests who are not members of the wedding party also attend events like the bridal shower (24%), rehearsal dinner (20%) and engagement party (19%).

WEDDINGS TURN TO TECH TO STREAMLINE THE GUEST EXPERIENCE. From efficiently communicating with the couple leading up to the wedding day, to sending in their RSVP and gathering all the essential details they need to arrive on time and in style, wedding guests are largely relying on technology to make their guest experience easier. If given the opportunity to RSVP by postal mail or online, half of guests prefer to respond online. For the 50% of guests who RSVP online, The Knot has made it simple to RSVP directly on a couple’s wedding website. Of couples that shared their wedding details via a personalized wedding website, more than half of guests (56%) visit the couple’s site to get the information. Other popular actions taken on couples’ wedding websites by guests include looking at and sharing photos of the couple (41%), reading the couple’s love story (39%), making a gift purchase from a couple’s registry (32%), seeking accommodation information (31%), and finding insight on what to wear (28%).

COUPLES ARE REGISTERING FOR WHAT THEY REALLY WANT. From stand mixers and linens, to funds for a puppy or home improvement project, couples aren’t holding back on asking for what they really want. Using The Knot Registry, couples can register for retail items, cash funds, charities and literally anything online that’s shoppable using The Knot Universal Registry tool. Thirty-four percent of guests purchase a gift off the couple’s registry, 29% gift cash or check in a wedding card or envelope and 10% give gift cards. On average, members of the wedding party spend $107 on the wedding gift, while wedding guests spend an average of $88 on their gift for the newlyweds.

GUESTS CONSIDER MANY FACTORS WHEN THINKING ABOUT THEIR RSVP. The average American attends two weddings each year, and 14% report attending four or more weddings per year, on average. When deciding to accept an invite to a wedding, guests consider their relationship to the couple as the most important factor (71%). Other considerations include the date of the wedding (50%), whether or not their children were also invited (42%), wedding location (41%), cost of travel (40%), cost of accommodations (36%) and whether or not they were given a plus one (34%). The majority (83%) of all wedding guests are invited to a wedding with a plus one option. Three in five (61%) wedding guests bring a plus one to the wedding ceremony and reception.

GETTING TO THE CELEBRATION—HOW GUESTS NAVIGATE WEDDING TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS. One in three wedding guests consider the costs of travel (40%) and accommodations (36%) before RSVPing to a wedding. On average, one in three (41%) members of the wedding party book accommodations for the celebration, spending $212. Members of the wedding party are also booking travel (15%) to get to the wedding ceremony and reception, spending an average of $308. Among the wedding guests not in the wedding party, 28% book accommodations and 14% book travel for weddings, spending an average of $234 and $303, respectively.

GUESTS SEEK GUIDANCE ON GIFTING ETIQUETTE. Over one quarter (27%) of all wedding guests report needing help figuring out gifting etiquette regarding how much to spend on gifts for each wedding they’re attending. On average, members of the wedding party spend $295, while other wedding guests spend $289 in total on wedding gifts for the bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding shower and wedding day itself. When deciding how to gift the couple for their wedding day celebration, the majority of all guests (64%) prefer to give an individual gift rather than participate in group gifting. When thinking about what to gift, the top consideration for guests is finding a gift that fits within their budget (79%). Three in four (78%) wedding guests find it important to give a gift that’s thoughtful, and nearly half (42%) report seeking gifts from companies that support larger causes close to their hearts.

GUESTS DECODE THE DRESS CODE. On average, wedding guests spend $98 on their wedding day attire and an additional $53 on accessories, such as shoes, ties and handbags. Members of the wedding party spend, on average, 63% more than other wedding guests on their attire, $160 per wedding. Wedding party members also spend more on accessories, averaging a spend of $64. Through The Knot and Rent the Runway, couples can help their guests save money on their wedding day fashion by offering them a 20% discount code for a rental from Rent the Runway. Plus, in celebration of the most popular day to get married on August 18, 18 lucky brides who create a wedding website on The Knot from August 13—August 18 will be entered to win a free rental from Rent the Runway. See here for full sweepstakes rules.

1: Source: The Knot 2017 Real Weddings Study

2: Source: The Knot 2018 Wedding Guest Study

3: Source: The Knot Registry data

About The Knot
The Knot is the nation’s leading multiplatform wedding resource offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experience—from finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 wedding planning website and #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that’s uniquely them. The Knot is the flagship brand of XO Group Inc. (NYSE: XOXO), which helps couples navigate and enjoy life’s biggest moments—from getting married to moving in together and having a baby. Visit The Knot online at and follow on social media: and @TheKnot on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.

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About Television advertising in India

Television advertising in India is the most popular advertising option. Television advertising is popular because it has the lowest cost per reach among all other media verticals. Rates for advertising in Television in India are quoted in terms of advertising rate per 10 sec. There are specialist television advertising agencies who can help you get discounted rate on the television advertising card rate. By placing an ad in television, a brand can reach out to complete India in a single instance. Television advertising also has the added advantage of reaching out to users multiple times. TV ad engages with two senses of humans, eyes and ears, and is more impactful than other formats. There are more than 1000 Television channels in India. Few popular TV channels in India for advertising are Star Plus , Zee TV, Colors, Sun TV, Aastha TV, Aaj Tak, CNBC and Star Sports. India also has a strong network of cable TV. Cable TV advertising allows advertisers to reach out to a local populace.

Television in India is broadcasted in homes through cables and direct to home (DTH). Advertising on DTH is also an available media for television advertising. Advertisers can advertise in popular DTH service providers likes Tata Sky, Airtel DTH and Videocon DTH.

Media options available for advertising in TV are video ads, scrollers, aston bands, teleshopping and L Bands

Viewership data for TV in India is reported by BARC. BARC stands for Broadcast Audience Research Council, and is a consortium of broadcasters, advertisers, and advertising and media agencies, via their apex bodies.

Advertising options in Televisions

Video ads are the most popular media option for TV advertising. Innovative television advertising options include L Band, Scrollers and Aston Bands. When you book a TV campaign, most of the TV channels offer advertisers free sponsorship tags. Rate for innovative television media options is more than regular ads. Content integration is another popular television advertising option.

You can have a look at television ad type video examples by clicking

These are the regular television ads that we see. They are the most popular format of ad on TV and are played during the break. Rates for regular TV ads are available on the site.

Aston Band is a flash ad that plays at the bottom of the screen while the content is being played. Because Aston Band TV ads are played on TV along with content, cost for Aston band on television is more than other formats.

A popular format of ad in News Channels on television, the ad keeps scrolling from one end to the other. Scroller ads are short duration ads and rates for scroller ads depend on the channel.

Teleshopping ads on Television are in format of programs and mainly used for selling. The duration of teleshopping ads vary from 10 minutes to 30 minutes. Teleshopping ads are played in non peak hours and is a low cost medium for advertising on TV. You can find the list of popular TV channels in India accepting teleshopping ads on The Media Ant

  • L Band

L bands are L shaped ads played on TV while the content is being played. As L Band ads are played during the program, the cost of L Band advertising is higher than regular ads.

Cost for advertising in Television

Cost for advertising in Television depends on the number of viewers for that particular channel. Rate for television advertising is always quoted as the amount that an advertiser needs to pay for playing a 10 sec ad once. For e.g: If Aaj Tak rate for advertising is Rs 500, it means that an advertiser needs to pay Rs 500 for playing the ad once. The cost for TV advertising also varies with the time of day. Time bands when more viewers are present costs more to advertise. Time band with highest viewership is termed as Prime time bands for TV advertising. Another popular term used in TV advertising is 'Run of the Day part', also known as RODP. In RODP, the ads get equally distributed through the day. You can find the advertising rate on TV for Prime Time and Non Prime time on The Media Ant. Advertising rates in television also varies for HD and Non HD connections. Cost per reach is higher for HD channels but due to less viewership for HD channels as compared to Non HD channels, 10 sec rate for HD channels is lesser than SD channels. Television advertising cost also changes with the time of year. Advertising cost goes up for certain categories depending on the time of the year. Business TV channels charge a premium for advertising during the budget season.

Television advertising ad format

To play their ad in television, advertisers need to provide their ad in .mov format. Specification of the video ad for Television ads varies across the TV channels. However you can follow the table table for ad format of most of the channels. Folllowing ad format works for Star HD channels and most of the popular television channels in India.

Long GOP

Bit rate type

Video Codec

Video bit rate

50 Mbit/s

Frames per second

(i) 50 or (p) 25

Aspect Ratio

16:9 (Full Frame only)

Audio Codec

PCM and Dolby E

Bits per sample

24 bits; Dolby E always 20

# of Audio channels

4 tracks as per 1.2

Audio sample rate

48 kHz

List of popular Television channels in India

The list of top popular Television in India for advertising is:

Channel Name Genre

Star Plus

General Entertainment

Star Sports

General Entertainment

Sun TV

General Entertainment

Aaj Tak

Movies Now

National Geographic

Zee Cinema

Asia Net

General Entertainment

Zee Marathi

General Entertainment

You can find the TV advertising card rate, best rate for advertising on TV and reach details for the Televisions channels mentioned above and advertising rates for all other TV channels, online at The Media Ant

The Media Ant - A Television Advertising Agency

The Media Ant is a Television advertising agency. We provide the best and lowest advertising rate for TV advertising to our clients. Through our tie up with more than 1000 TV channels across India, we assure the best discounted advertising rate when placing an ad in Television through The Media Ant. You can contact us for best discounts for TV ads and to execute your Television advertising campaign. You can contact us either online, or by sending a mail to or calling us at 08067415510. The Media Ant not only work with TV channels but also with other service providers like Amagi, Cable networks, Tata Sky and Airtel DTH. Get best rates for Amagi, advertising on cable TVs and Tata Sky TV ad at The Media Ant.

Advantages of advertising in Television

Television advertising is the favorite advertising vehicle among all advertisers. It is a brand's dream to place their ad on TV. Television advertising adds certain credibility to a brand. TV advertising offers a very low cost per reach. With video format of ads, one can engage with the customers in a very entertaining way through advertising in TV. For an advertiser wanting to reach out to Pan India, no other advertising medium is more effective than Television.  Brands can also integrate their products with the programs thereby reaching out to their target group in a less intrusive way.

Viewership and monitoring Television advertising

Television viewership and monitoring of ad in India is provided by BARC for a fee. BARC stands for Broadcast Audience Research Council. BARC is an industry body, to design, commission, supervise and own an accurate, reliable and timely television audience measurement system for India. Advertisers can ask their Television advertising agency to provide the reach of television and effective reach for their ad campaigns. BARC also reports the time at which your ads were played on TV.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Television advertising

I. How much does it cost to advertise on a Television?

The cost of advertising in Television varies greatly. The cost would depend on the channels, time band and the ad format. Starting cost for advertising on TV is Rs 200 per 10 sec and going up to few lakhs for a 10 sec ad.

II. How do I know the viewership of a Television?

The number of viewers of a Television also known as viewership is reported by BARC. You can the basic reach for TV channels for free at The Media Ant. However, BARC is a subscription based service and providing a detailed reach number would involve a fee. You can also ask your Television advertising agency to furnish this. Reach numbers are important in selecting the channel.

III. How do I get discounts while advertising in Televisions?

Discount on the Television card rates depends on the business size. Television ad agencies can get you best Television advertising discounted rate once you share your requirement with them.

IV. Will Television agencies help me design my ad?

Not all Television agencies can help you ad design. However, The Media Ant can help you design your Television ad. The cost of Television ad design would depend on the brief and is not included in the Television advertising rate mentioned on the site.

V. How many days in advance do I need to book my Television ad?

One needs to book the ad 4 days in advance.

VI. Are the Television advertising rates mentioned the best rates?

No. The mentioned rates are not the best Television Advertising rates. Televisions keep coming up with discounts and advertising packages. One should always check with their TV advertising agency or the TV channel directly on any additional discount.

VII. In what format do Televisions accept ads?

The accepted Television advertising format is .mov

VIII. Can I cancel the ad once booked?

Yes. Advertisers can cancel the ad after booking provided the ad has not already been scheduled. Scheduling happens a day in advance.

IX. What steps needs to be followed to place an ad in Television?

  1. Share you requirement and budget for the TV campaign
  2. Share your video with the agency in specified Television advertising format
  3. Check for available discounted advertising rate in Television
  4. Make the payment

X. How would I know if my ad was played?

Television advertising agencies would provide you with a BARC report that mention the time when your ad played. BARC also reports the ad length.


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Trainee Affiliate

A participant on, or a person who successfully completes, an MII approved training programme is eligible for membership of The MII as a Trainee Affiliate  - this is to support trainee Mediators in accessing training and networking opportunities through the MII. The Trainee Affiliate  status is available for the year of start date of your training course and the following year.

How to Register as a Trainee Affiliate

 Complete the online registration process and upload confirmation from the training provider of your enrolment on an MII accredited training course.  The registration fee is €25.00.

If you have completed your training you should upload your Certificate from the training organisation to show you have successfully completed your course.Training Certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of Assessment. If applying for membership after 3 years it will be necessary to undertake a skills assessment.

For further information in relation to Trainee Affiliation and how to progress from a Trainee Affiliate  to a Member, see Trainee information booklet.

Trainee Affiliate Benefits

The journey from Trainee to Associate level affiliation, to Membership and Advanced Membership level is both challenging and rewarding. The MII encourages Trainee Affiliates to actively engage with other trainees and also accredited, practising Mediators to develop your skills and practice. Whether developing specific skills and knowledge, engaging in reflective practice or learning how mediation works in a particular environment, there are many opportunities for trainee Mediators, to engage and learn in informative and participative forums.

MII Trainee Affiliates are entitled to:

  • Registration under the Trainee Scheme for the year of the start date of their approved training programme and the following calendar year.
  • Reduced fees for symposium, conferences and some CPD trainings
  • Join a Sharing and Learning group
  • Attend sector meetings, AGM and any EGMs
  • Sit on appropriate committees

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  1. Trainee Affiliates are not approved to practice.
  2. On progression to Member status, the appropriate membership fee must be paid.
  3. The Trainee Affiliate  allowance is only applicable to participants of MII accredited training programmes.

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All MII Members and Advanced Members are bound by the MII Code of Ethics and Practice to only mediate where they have the appropriate training, knowledge and competence to effectively mediate.

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Purpose of Code

1. The Mediators' Institute of Ireland (The MII) is the professional organisation for Mediators. It is a not-for-profit organisation which promotes the use of mediation as a process in all areas of dispute resolution and prevention by ensuring high standards of education, training, ethics and professional practice of mediation and by increasing public awareness of mediation. It believes its standards of education training and ethics are in accordance with European standards.

2. In order to meet this objective, the MII has drawn up this Code of Ethics and Practice to provide clear information to those wishing to use mediation as the basis on which the mediation will be conducted and to provide ethical and practical guidance for Mediators in their work.

Member Requirements and Scope of Code

3. All MII Members,  Advanced Members  and Affiliates of the MII agree to be bound by the Code of Ethics and Practice. In the event of an issue arising in relation to a member’s alleged breach of this Code, the matter may be subject to disciplinary process.

4. We have attempted to cover as many aspects of mediation and the process as possible in this Code. However it must be understood that every mediation is unique and its very success depends on its retaining its flexibility. Every Mediator will mediate differently to every other Mediator and will mediate each of their cases differently depending on the type of mediation, the subject matter of the mediation and the interaction of all of the people in the Mediation Session and on their own training and experience.

5. It is not possible to cover every scenario and, further, there may be occasions when the particular situation requires a different approach. Although, generally, a mediation will go through some or all of the steps below some mediations may not allow for that approach or may not allow for the steps to be gone through in that order. It is the Mediator’s decision as to how the mediation should proceed taking all of the circumstances into account.

6. There is no “right” process or “right” way to mediate and, in the event of an issue arising in relation to a particular mediation, the totality of the mediation will have to be taken into account in assessing whether there was a breach of this Code of Ethics and Practice.

7. Only Mediators who hold a current MII practising certificate are approved by the MII to mediate. To obtain and retain a practising certificate for the current year the member must have carried out a minimum period of training, have passed an assessment of competence and skills, have appropriate professional indemnity insurance, have agreed to be bound by the then current disciplinary and complaints procedures and have agreed to be bound by the then current Code of Ethics and Practice.

8. Mediators with practising certificates must only practice within their level of competence. That level of competence will be different for each Mediator depending on their qualifications, their further education, their experience and their reflective practice. They may be more competent at one type of mediation than another. They may practice in one area of practice or in more than one area. Whether they are or were competent in any particular case will depend on the facts of the case reviewed in hindsight. On occasion the MII may designate particular courses that will need to have been attended by the Mediator to be deemed “competent” to practice in particular areas of practice.

Definitions and Explanations

9. Mediation – A process in which an impartial and neutral third party facilitates communication and negotiation and promotes voluntary decision-making by the parties to prevent or resolve a dispute and to assist them to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

10. Aim of Mediation – The aim of mediation is to assist the Clients and / or Parties to prevent or resolve a broad range of conflicts within a variety of settings and to facilitate improvements to future relationships, where appropriate.

11. Fundamental Principles of Mediation – The fundamental principles of mediation are that it is a voluntary process, that confidentiality applies to the process, that the Mediator is and remains impartial and neutral, that the parties have the right of self determination and decide on their own solutions rather than having a solution imposed on them. The participants will treat each other and the process with respect (see below for detailed provisions).

12. The MII Mediator – A trained and accredited professional who facilitates the process of mediation whilst acting at all times in accordance with the principles of impartiality, integrity, fairness and confidentiality, with respect for all parties involved in the mediation. Only Mediators who hold a current MII Practising Certificate are approved to practice by the MII. A list of Mediators holding a current practising certificate can be found on the website

13. Where two or more MII Mediators work together with the Clients and/ or Parties in a mediation, this Code of Ethics and Practice applies equally to those Mediators.

14. The Mediator is neither a Judge nor an Arbitrator. The Mediator does not decide or indicate who is right or who is wrong.

15. Competence – The Mediator may only mediate where they have the appropriate training, knowledge and competence to effectively mediate in the dispute.

16. If during the mediation, a Mediator feels they are moving outside their level of competence they should take one or more of the following steps:- inform the Parties, pause the mediation, seek advice, and introduce a co-Mediator or alternative Mediator(s) or other person, advisor or expert or withdraw from the mediation. The Mediator shall have regard to the needs of the Parties. A Mediator’s competence will be judged in relation to the particular facts of the case.

17. Every Mediator is required to be aware of the law relating to how they conduct their personal professional practice and, where appropriate, codes of practice, guidelines and regulations. In particular where the Mediator’s practice brings them into the area of Child Protection, elder abuse, self-harm, abuse or welfare issues, the Mediator must inform themselves of any appropriate policies and guidelines.

18. The Parties – The parties to a mediation. The party may be an individual, a corporate entity, an organisation or a group of people who are directly involved in the Mediation Process. There may be more than two Parties to a mediation.

19. The Client – The person, corporate entity, organisation or service provider who arranges, and sometimes pays for, the mediation to take place. The Clients may or may not be a Party and may or may not be directly involved in the mediation process.

20. Mediation Process – The Mediation Process is the process which involves the Mediator and starts at the first contact between the Mediator and the Client, Party or the Expert (whichever is first) and ends when the Mediator closes their file.

21. Mediation Session – the actual session(s) when the Parties and the Mediator are mediating to assist the Parties to arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement.

22. A Service Provider – The organisation who provides a Mediator for the mediation. The service provider can operate either for profit or not-for-profit, may itself directly employ or may contract Mediators and the Mediators may be paid by the service provider or may mediate for no charge to either the service provider or the Client or the Parties.

23. An Expert (Advisor, Representative) – A person whom either party brings to any Pre-mediation Session and/ or the Mediation Session (by agreement of the Parties and the Mediator) to advise them in relation to the content of the mediation and the outcomes. Although sometimes described as “a representative” the individual is not there in a representative capacity. Their role is to advise and assist the Party and to input into the mediation as the Mediator believes would be beneficial to the process. The Expert does not usually act as an advocate for the Party. Ground rules relating to their participation in the Mediation Process should be agreed at the start of the Mediation Session. They are bound by the same confidentiality provisions as all of the other participants in the mediation. Consent to the attendance of an Expert may not be unreasonably withheld.

24. A Supporter – A person who attends any Pre-mediation Session and the Mediation Session (by agreement of the Parties and the Mediator) in a support role to one of the Parties. They play no active role in the proceedings (except where the Mediator believes it beneficial to the process). They are bound by the same confidentiality provisions as all of the others in the mediation. Consent to the attendance of a supporter may not be unreasonably withheld.

15. A Trainee Mediator – A person who is learning to become a Mediator. One of the ways of making Mediators or trainee Mediators more proficient is for them to be present at (but not necessarily taking part in) a mediation and, in particular, at a Mediation Session. Permission must be given by the Parties and the Mediator if a Trainee Mediator wishes to sit in at a Mediation Session. At the beginning of the Mediation Session ground rules in relation to the Trainee Mediator should be agreed and the Trainee Mediator should sign and be bound by the Agreement to Mediate.

26. Mediation Process – The commencement of the Mediation Process may give rise to the Statute of Limitations or other Statutory time limits being suspended in particular circumstances and the onus is on the Parties to inform themselves in relation to this and to make themselves aware of the consequences.

27. Any agreements made between the Parties within the Mediation Process will last after the Process has finished unless otherwise agreed.

28. There is no set format for a mediation and it is up to each Mediator to decide what the Mediation Process should be in each case. In making that decision the Mediator will take account of the general principals and practice of mediation. There may or may not be a pre-mediation meeting, there may be a joint meeting with all of the Parties within or throughout the Mediation Session(s), the Mediation Session (s) may be with the Parties not meeting at all; the Mediation Session may be split into a number of shorter sessions over a period of weeks, months or years or the Mediation Session may last all day or into the night. There may or may not be a review meeting held at some stage after the Mediation Session(s) have terminated.

29. Agreement to Mediate – The written or oral contract for mediation between the Mediator and the Parties and other participants at the Mediation Session setting out the terms and conditions on which the mediation will take place. There may be very particular circumstances when the benefit and value of the flexibility and immediacy of mediation would be restricted by the requirement to have an Agreement to Mediate and in such instances, the having of an Agreement to Mediate would be removed. However in such circumstances the Mediator will, if appropriate, do their best to introduce an Agreement to Mediate later in the process.

30. Where appropriate the terms on which the mediation is to take place must be agreed in advance between the Mediator, the Client and/ or the Parties, including details of all fees and the confidentiality of mediation. It must also include an agreement by the Client and/or the Parties not to call the Mediator as a witness and the agreement of the Mediator to abide by The MII Code of Ethics & Practice. It should be in writing and signed by the Mediator and all the Parties. Other participants involved in the Mediation Process, should also sign the Agreement to Mediate.

31. Where there is an Agreement to Mediate it is a binding contract, whether in writing or not. The Mediator must clearly explain the obligations that Parties are agreeing to before they agree to mediate.

32. Client Agreement – If the Mediator is instructed by a Client to act in the mediation, the terms on which the mediation is to take place must be agreed in advance between the Mediator and the Client including details of all fees, methods of payment and the confidentiality of the mediation.

33. It must also include an agreement not to call the Mediator as a witness and the agreement of the Mediator to abide by the Code of Ethics & Practice.

34. Mediated Agreement or Note of Understanding – The written or oral agreement reached by the Parties within the Mediation Process. It sets out the terms on which the Parties have reached agreement during the mediation. A Mediated Agreement can be interim, partial or a complete agreement. It may be in writing.

35. The Mediated Agreement or Note of Understanding should state whether the terms are legally binding or not.

36. Pre-mediation – The meeting sometimes held before the Mediation Session with each Party and the Mediator. A pre-mediation meeting is not always held but when it is it may be some time before the mediation session (e.g. a week) or immediately preceding the Mediation Session. The purpose of the pre-mediation meeting is to allow the Party to tell the Mediator in confidence their story or version of events and to enable the Mediator to explain the Mediation Process and how it works and to assess whether the matter is a suitable matter for mediation.

Fundamental Principles

37. Confidentiality – The Mediator is obliged to explain to the Clients, the Parties and any Experts and Supporters the principles of confidentiality and how the rules in relation to confidentiality operate.

38. Mediation is confidential. The Mediator must not disclose, other than to the Client, that the mediation is taking place. No participant in the Mediation Process or in a Mediation Session may disclose anything discussed unless required to do so by law, or to a case consultant or unless all the Parties and the Mediator agree that this can be done. The confidentiality belongs to the Mediator as well as to the Parties and the Client. Even if the Parties and/or the Client wish the Mediator to lift the obligation of confidentiality, that will not happen unless the Mediator agrees to do so. The Mediator is not obliged to give reasons as to why the confidentiality is, or is not, being lifted.

39. Confidentiality for a Mediator and any Trainee in a mediation starts from the beginning of the Mediation Process and is an implied term, effective immediately from the start of the Mediation Process and all discussions and related communications should be treated as being “without prejudice” unless otherwise agreed or advised.

40. It is accepted that in some types of mediation the rules of confidentiality may differ slightly from the above. In the event of any issue arising in relation to confidentiality, the nature of the mediation and the “normal” rules for that type of mediation will be taken into account.

41. Confidentiality: Separate Meetings/Caucus Meetings – All matters discussed in separate meetings or phone conversations during the Mediation Process are confidential to those included in those discussions except where express permission has been given for all or some of the information to be shared with the other Parties, with the Client or for the purposes of obtaining legal or other advice.

42. Confidentiality – Clients (where the Client is not a Party) Neither the Mediator nor the Parties shall give any information (except as below) regarding the Mediation Process or content to the Client unless agreed by all of the Parties. The Mediator may inform the Client of the length of the mediation (for the purposes of costs) of any review meeting or subsequent Mediation Sessions and whether or not agreement has been reached. If other information is to be given by the Parties or the Mediator to the Client it should be agreed exactly what information may be given and who is to give it

43. Confidentiality of Communications between Mediator, the Client and the Parties – Where, during the Mediation Process, the Mediator has a discussion or written exchanges with one party, they should not reveal the contents of those communications to the other party except with the express agreement of the first party. The Parties are not entitled to see any written exchange of communications between the Mediator and the Client or the Client’s Experts or between the Mediator and the other Party.

44. Notes and Flip Charts from the Mediation Process – all involved in the Mediation Session are encouraged not to take verbatim notes. The Mediator should agree at the beginning of the Mediation Session with all of those involved as to what is to happen to any notes taken and the flip chart pages.

45. Recording devices – mobile phones, cameras, tape recorders must be turned off during the Mediation Session. No photographs may be taken of the flip chart notes unless by agreement of all participants. The Mediation Session may not be recorded.

46. The Mediator’s Notes –The Mediator’s own notes of the Mediation Process are the property of the Mediator and may not be disclosed to the Parties or the Clients, except as required by law.

47. Experts and Supporters – The Mediator shall ensure that any Experts or supporters involved in the mediation are bound by the same terms of confidentiality as the Parties.

48. Agreement to Mediate and Mediated Agreements – These agreements are confidential to the signatories. The Parties to them may have to use the Agreement to enforce a term of the agreement or to seek redress in the event of a breach of the Agreement. In that event the confidentiality over the Agreement is waived except as required by law. It will also be waived in the event of a complaint or claim being made against the Mediator.

49. The Parties may agree that some or all terms of their Agreement to Mediate or Mediated Agreement can be disclosed and to whom. In the event of a dispute as to what information is to remain confidential and what may be disclosed the Parties may go back to mediation to enable agreement to be reached.

50. Exceptions to Confidentiality – A Mediator may have to breach confidentiality without the consent of any or all of the Clients and / or Parties in the following circumstances:

i. When there is a concern that a child may be at risk
ii. If required to do so by law.
iii. To enable the Mediator to defend themselves from a complaint, disciplinary process, negligence or other proceeding against them arising from the mediation.

In relation to i and ii above it is the duty of the Mediator to inform themselves of appropriate policies guidelines and the law.

51. Complaints, Disciplinary Process, Legal Action – If a Mediator requires to defend themselves against a complaint, disciplinary process or any other legal or other action arising out of a Mediation Process they may, without the prior approval of the Client or any Party or other person or body, disclose items that occurred within the Mediation Process but only to such an extent as to respond to and answer matters raised against them.

52. Legal Privilege – There is no legal privilege covering mediation unless specifically referred to in statute and therefore there is no right not to disclose to a Judge what occurred in a Mediation Process if asked. However as a matter of public policy Judges may refrain from questioning the Mediator but they are entitled to do so and, if they insist on a response, a Mediator would be obliged to answer or risk being in contempt of Court. It is open to the Mediator to refer to the Agreement to Mediate and, as appropriate, to the Mediated Agreement and to seek to explain to the Judge the fundamental principle of confidentiality in the Mediation Process. Mediators will be governed by the current law in relation to privilege and confidentiality.

53. Waiver from Mediator giving Evidence – The Mediator, the Client and/or the Parties can agree in the Agreement to Mediate that the Mediator will not be called to give evidence as a witness in any forum in relation to the Mediation Process and that the Parties shall not call for the production of any notes or documents that the Mediator has in connection with the Mediation Process.

54. Reflective Practice: Supervision/Case Consultancy/Mentoring/Sharing and Learning – Mediators are encouraged to improve their professional practice by reflecting on their performance in their mediations and reflective practice is a requirement of Continuing Professional Development. This reflective practice can either be carried out in one-to-one sessions or in group sessions at the option of the Mediator. For the purpose of this reflective practice the Mediator may disclose anonymised information arising in any mediation that they have been involved with provided that they do so in such a way that the identity of any of the Clients or Parties cannot be ascertained from the information given. The onus is on the Mediator to ensure that those others involved in the reflective practice are also bound by confidentiality.

55. Trainers & Trainees – Any trainer and trainee using real cases by way of example for teaching purposes should ensure the identity of the Client and the Parties is protected. Any person learning the identity of a Client or Party has a duty to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

Impartiality and Neutrality

56. Impartiality and Neutrality – The Mediator must act and be seen to act in an impartial manner throughout the process of mediation. Impartiality means freedom from favouritism, bias or prejudice. The Mediator must not take sides. If a Mediator believes that they cannot remain impartial they shall terminate the mediation.

57. The Mediator must remain neutral as to the content and the outcome of the mediation. Nothing shall prevent the Mediator from talking to, phoning, communicating with or meeting one Party with or without the knowledge of the other Party provided it has been explained to the Parties that this might happen and that impartiality and neutrality are maintained.

58. Respect – An underlying and fundamental principle of the Mediation Process is respect between the Mediator and the Parties and of the process. If this respect is missing in the process and the Mediator believes that the lack of the respect is or is likely to affect the process the Mediator may terminate the mediation.

59. Self Determination – The Parties make the decisions in relation to the outcome of the mediation. The Mediator is there to help that process - The content and outcome of the mediation belongs to the Parties.

60. The Mediator is in charge of the process and decides how the mediation process should proceed.

61. Informed Decision-Making – Mediation is based upon the principle of informed decision-making. The Parties are asked to disclose all relevant information during the mediation. On occasion, particularly in separation of assets mediation, they may be asked to swear a Statutory Declaration in relation to their assets.

Voluntary Participation

62. Voluntary Participation – Mediation is voluntary. Any party to mediation including the Mediator may leave the process at any time without having to give reasons.

63. All MII Mediators are governed by this Code of Ethics & Practice, except as provided by law. The terms of this Code (or any subsequent Code) apply to every MII mediation from the beginning of the process.

Nature & Purpose of Mediation

64. Nature & Purpose of Mediation – As soon as practicable after the beginning of the Mediation Process, and as appropriate, the Mediator must provide the Parties and Client with an explanation of the nature, purpose of and the fundamental principles of mediation. This may be provided in writing. The Mediator should also explain how the mediation is to be carried out

65. Fees – If fees are payable, prior to the Mediation Session the Mediator must clearly explain to the Client or the Parties, whoever is paying the fees, to the person(s) or organisation paying the fees how the fees, outlays, VAT and charges are calculated. The options for paying the fees should also be discussed.

66. The fees charged may take account of the type of mediation, the complexity of the matter, the expertise of the Mediator and the time required. Some Mediators charge on an hourly basis, some on a half-day basis, some on a whole-day basis, or a combination of these. Some Mediators will not charge any fee. Some Mediators will look for payment on account in advance. Some may charge a minimum fee.

67. The Mediator shall not enter into a fee agreement which depends on the result of the mediation.

68. Terminating the Mediation – At whatever stage the Parties leave or end mediation, they or the Client must pay all fees due to the Mediator to that point.

69. Due to competition and restrictive practice law, the MII is not allowed to obtain, hold or give out details of charges of any Mediators. Mediators should not fix levels of fees with other Mediators.

Advice from Professionals

70. Advice from Other Professionals – The Parties are free to take whatever advice they require before, during, and in coming to agreement, and the Mediator will allow time for this if requested. The onus is on the Parties not on the Mediator to ask for time for this to happen.

Conflict of Interest

71. Conflict of Interest – The Mediator must not proceed or continue with mediation if they decide that a conflict of interest arises and that it would be inappropriate for them to continue with the mediation. If the Mediator is unsure as to whether a conflict of interest exists, they should contact their practice consultant/supervisor or The MII Ethics and Standards Committee.

72. If the Mediator or one of the Parties believes that a conflict of interest might exist or might be perceived to exist, the Mediator together with the Parties must discuss whether it is appropriate for the Mediator to continue their involvement.

73. Insurance – The Mediator must have appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance or have the risk underwritten to cover their mediation practice and must make a declaration annually to The MII to this effect. The Mediator is responsible for ensuring that their insurance cover is adequate. If requested by the Parties or the Client, the Mediator must provide details of their professional indemnity insurance and their qualifications.

Providing Information

74 Providing Information – The Mediator must inform the Parties how they may obtain a copy of the Code of Ethics and Practice if required.

Record Keeping

75. Record Keeping – The Mediator must ensure that any mediation records are stored securely and must decide what papers to keep and for how long. A Mediator may belong to another institute or organisation and may have other requirements in relation to record keeping.

76. The MII recognises that there are different and valid views of Mediators as to whether or not the file, the Mediator’s notes and any papers in the mediation should be retained after the mediation process is finished and if so, for how long. The onus is on each Mediator to seek their own advice and come to their own decision on this.

77. The Mediator must be aware of all relevant legislation relating to recording and storage of personal information, especially the Freedom of Information and the Data Protection legislation, and how it applies to their own mediation work.

78. If requested, the Mediator must inform the Parties and Client about their entitlements to access information recorded about them.

Termination of Process

79. Termination – The Mediator may terminate the Mediation Process if in their sole discretion they believe that they or one of the Parties may be at risk or that the Parties do not have an appropriate level of respect for the Mediator or mediation process.

80. Complaints – The Mediator agrees to be subject to then current MII Complaints Procedure, Disciplinary Procedure, and Appeals Procedure, except where prohibited by law and agrees to make these the Parties and /or Clients aware of these procedures in the event of any issues arising. Where a query, issue or complaint is raised with the MII, the MII reserves the right to give primary reliance to the MII Code of Ethics and Practice.

Continuing Professional Development

81. Continuing Professional Development – Continuing Professional Development is an essential and mandatory requirement for all MII Members and Advanced Members .

82. The Mediator shall, at a minimum, comply with The Mediators’ Institute of Ireland's current requirements for CPD. They should attend educational programmes and related activities to maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills related to mediation. The Mediator will continue their professional education and be personally responsible for their ongoing professional development.

Practising as a Mediator

83. Practising as a Mediator – To practice as a Mediator a member must meet the current accreditation requirements and must only practice within their competence.

Advancement of Mediation

84. Advancement of Mediation – The Mediator should be committed to the advancement of mediation and raising public awareness of mediation as a type of dispute resolution.

85. The Mediator will actively support the MII and encourage non-MII Mediators to join the organisation.

Advertising and Promotion

86. Advertising – The Mediator will be truthful in advertising for mediation and must honestly represent the services on offer, qualifications, experience and fees.

87. The Mediator will not promise or guarantee results and should not advertise information about settlement rates.

88. The Mediator will not advertise in any way which contradicts the principles of mediation as laid out in the Code of Ethics & Practice.

MII Nomenclature and Designations

89. MII Nomenclature and Designations – The Mediator will only use MII designations of membership categories and approved letters when describing themselves in relation to the MII. They may only use such designation and category as are appropriate to their MII accreditation. The MII may from time to time introduce different categories of membership or change nomenclature in respect of categories of membership.

90. The Mediator shall not do anything that brings the MII into disrepute and shall treat the organisation, its Council, its committees and its members with respect and shall not do anything that undermines the organisation.

Council and Committees

91. Council and Committees – Where serving on Council or on an MII committee the Mediator will put aside self-interest and will act in the best interests of the MII. The Mediator will declare any conflict of interest they may have. The Mediator will use their best endeavours to work as part of the cohesive whole of the Council and/or Committee for the best interests of the MII abiding by any ground rules or standing orders agreed by the Council and / or Committee.

As approved by MII membership on16 December 2009.

© The Mediators' Institute of Ireland


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Spending quality time together with your wife or girlfriend is an essential part of keeping a relationship happy and connected.

You might be familiar with the term “quality time,” but what does it really mean and how do you actually spend quality time with your woman?

Quality time is any time that you and your woman spend together that makes you feel closer, more connected and more in love than you were prior to that moment. The quality time might be 20 minutes out of an entire evening together at home, or it might be hours.

The amount of the quality time doesn’t always matter, as long as you do it often enough to keep the relationship feeling good.

Staying Connected

Boring relationship

The success of your quality time together is not about how much time you spend together, but what you do with it.

For example: Sitting in front of the TV can be quality time if it is used as an opportunity to connect with one another. Every now and then, you can talk about what you’re watching and relate it to your life together, your goals and your evolving understanding of the world.

When my wife (I recently got married) and I are watching TV, I will often turn it into quality time by making jokes about what we are watching, or have a more serious conversation about what we’ve just witnessed. Personally, I find that reality TV shows and documentary type shows offer the best opportunity to do that.

When she is watching a drama series, she usually won’t want to be interrupted. Likewise, if I’m watching a serious type of documentary that I am learning something from, I won’t want her to interrupt.

Outside of doing the typical thing of sitting on a sofa and watching TV, quality time with your wife or girlfriend can be as simple as making an effort to remain involved in one another’s lives, including talking about each other’s wants, dreams, ambitions and interests.

If you lose touch with who your wife or girlfriend really is, wants to be and loves to be, you will lose touch with the real her. The woman you got into a relationship with months or years ago, isn’t always going to have the same hopes, dreams and ambitions.

One month, she might want to restart her dream of being a dancer, while the next month she is feeling like she’d rather focus on being a mother or doing better at her job. Whatever the case, it’s important to stay connected with her and encourage her to do the things that she really wants to do.

Not showing genuine interest in what your girlfriend or wife has to say, will be taken to heart by her and seen as a demonstration of you not having much interest in her as a person. When an emotional gap begins to form, she will also begin to distance herself sexually.

However, let me be clear and say that the answer to a successful relationship is NOT about you being Mr. Attentive for her all the time. The secret to success with relationships is to focus on deepening the love, respect and attraction over time.

Staying Close

Doing everything together as a couple does not guarantee a close relationship. You and your woman will feel close, in love and happy with each other if there is mutual respect, love and attraction.

Many guys make the mistake of taking their woman’s love and commitment for granted. Just because things felt great at the start and you used to be so close, it doesn’t mean that she will stick around for life or for many years if that closeness no longer exists.

If she doesn’t feel a lot of respect and attraction for you, she won’t be excited to be in love with you. She might love you as a person and appreciate you, but if she doesn’t truly respect you as a man and can no longer feel a sufficient amount of attraction for you, her desire to be close with you may begin to fade away.

It really depends on the woman. If a woman is attractive and knows that it will be easy for her to find a replacement man, she will usually break up with a guy when the love, respect and attraction fades away. However, if a woman doesn’t feel like she could get a good enough replacement, she may decide to stick with the relationship even though she is unhappy.

Either way, what the man needs to do is begin saying and doing the things that will bring him and her closer together. He has to start making her feel attracted to him in new ways, building up her respect for him as a man and deepening the love that they share.

Examples of Spending Quality Time Together

Quality time can be spent anywhere while doing anything that you and her will enjoy. As long as you are able to laugh, smile, feel good around each other and connect in a positive way while doing whatever you do, it will be quality time.

Here are some things that I do to spend quality time with my wife:

  • Take a relaxing walk around a night market on the weekend. Smile, relax and have a laugh as often as possible.
  • Have a drink together at home and talk, laugh and smile together while we watch TV and browse the internet.
  • Go for a weekend drive to a cafe or restaurant that is surrounded by nature (or that has a great view) and try to chill out and relax for an hour or more.
  • Go for a ride on our bikes (bicycles) and stop at a place that has a view or area to relax. Sit down, relax and try to have a laugh as we talk about life and random things.
  • Turn off all digital entertainment and disconnect from the internet. We then sit outside on the porch or go for a walk.

It’s not so much about where you go or what you do, but how you make each other feel while doing it. As a man, it’s your responsibility to lead the way and create a mood where you both enjoy spending time together.

One of the easiest ways to do that is to focus on trying to smile, laugh and joke around more than you usually do. When you do that, you will find that it’s much easier to spend quality time together without getting bored, frustrated or ending up in an argument.

It takes some practice to get into the habit of smiling, laughing and joking around more, but it’s worth it…

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TV journalist's book about cancer cluster published

Craig Shoup
Fremont News-Messenger
Investigative journalist Jonathan Walsh has released "Is my Child Next? The Alexa Brown Story" detailing the cancer cluster found in children young adults in Clyde over the past 15 years.

CLEVELAND - A long-time Toledo and Cleveland TV journalist's new book is detailing the fight multiple families have faced with childhood cancer in Clyde.

Jonathan Walsh, a National Edward R. Murrow and multi-Emmy Award-winning investigative journalist, began writing the book while he was a reporter in Toledo at WTOL 11. Walsh is now a reporter at News Channel 5 in Cleveland.

"Is My Child Next? The Alexa Brown Story" will chronicle the young girl's battle with terminal cancer and the family's fight for answers. The book's release has special meaning this month as September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Alexa Brown died at the age of 11 in 2009 of a brain tumor. Her family began  several organizations and events to aid other children with cancer, funding cancer research and awarding scholarships in her memory.

Walsh said writing the book was his way to keep the stories of these families alive.

"I saw how so many people, not only in the children's families but in the communities themselves, stepped up to raise money and awareness. I wanted to do more to help," Walsh said.

The Environmental Protection Agency found toxic sludge at Whirlpool Park in 2012 while testing the site at County Road 181 and Township Road 187 near Green Springs.

Many families believe the site and other potential toxic dumping sites may have sickened 30 children in the area, causing a childhood cancer cluster.

Brown died in 2009 of a brain tumor at 11 and over the next decade, $150,000 would be give to charities through the Alexa Brown 5K and other donations to aid children with cancer and for scholarships.

The Eastern Sandusky County Cancer Cluster sickened at least 35 children in areas near Clyde, Green Creek Township and Fremont, and some died. State and federal agencies have not been able to find the cause of the cluster.

A 2013 U.S. District Court lawsuit alleged that cancer-causing agents called PCBs and other contaminants found at the park’s basketball and tennis courts and other areas sickened people who lived around the park.

"Is my Child Next? The Alexa Brown Story" was released Monday by investigative journalist Jonathan Walsh.

Whirlpool Corp. removed toxic waste buried at the closed Whirlpool Park so the property owners can build a house there after the company and land owners settled their federal lawsuit.

In the past, Whirlpool has denied burying the sludge on the land or knowing it was there. The company did not contest that the chemicals were placed in the park during the time Whirlpool owned it, according to reports.

A lawsuit filed and eventually dropped by families with children who were sickened or died alleged Whirlpool's Clyde plant released the chemical benzaldehyde in its manufacturing processes and that benzaldehyde caused the cluster. The park has been shown to contain cancer-causing polychlorinated biphenyls.

Benzaldehyde is a liquid that evaporates when exposed to air and is used as a food flavoring, in cosmetics and as a solvent. The families allege benzaldehyde is a carcinogen and was found in attics of homes where some children who had cancer lived.

Whirlpool has said it does not use benzaldehyde in its core processes and that benzaldehyde is a common and harmless chemical.

Walsh said he is aware of potential other children who have been diagnosed with cancer since the initial cluster stories made news.

While his book will focus on Brown and other families in the cluster, Walsh said he hopes the book will shine a light on other aspects of the Brown family.

"There is so much extra content in this book that has never been revealed in my broadcast report, including a wonderful relationship Alexa and her speech therapist Sheryl Conley (had)," Walsh said.

Readers will also see Alexa's parents Wendy and Warren's journey to Washington, D.C., as they fought for children who have cancer.

Walsh walso ill provide insight into his reporting of the case as it happened in Sandusky County as a TV reporter.

"Readers will gain a more encompassing understanding of how children lived through childhood cancer in their homes, at the hospitals, and in their communities," Walsh said.

The book can be purchased

Twitter: @CraigShoupNH


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Volleyball celebrates Olayinka in final victory

The Occidental women’s volleyball team (6–20 overall, 4–12 SCIAC) honored the team’s lone senior, Megan Olayinka, before their dominant three-set victory over Caltech in the last game of the season. Accompanied by her family, Olayinka received flowers and a commemorative framed team picture from head coach Heather Collins.

“I have been here for three years, and it still does not feel like it is my senior year,” Olayinka said. “It feels like I still have practice on Monday.”

The added emotions seemed to have no affect on Olayinka’s play, as she slammed down the first point of the game with ease, but the rest of the squad appeared to have trouble finding consistency early. The Tigers continued to press offensively, but despite controlling the tempo of the set, eight unforced errors allowed Caltech to reach double-digits as Occidental took the first set 25-13.

After an inefficient first set, the Tigers hit their stride offensively and defensively, taking both the second and third set with an identical 25-7 score and only two unforced errors. Olayinka continued to impress in her collegiate swan song, blocking a Caltech attempt straight into the ground to snag the first point of the second set, and registering another kill in the third set.

“Coming out we were a little hyped up, because it was our last game of the season and last game with Megan,” libero Kandace Korver (junior) said. “But as the game progressed, we started to calm down and get into a rhythm, and finished the match off strong.”

Olayinka finished her final game with five kills and six blocks. Outside hitter Claire Strohm (first-year) provided additional firepower at the net, tallying a team-high eight kills, while Korver was deadly from the back row, recording four serve aces. Setters Sarah Beene (junior) and Tiareh Cruz (sophomore) were the facilitators within the Tiger offense, with Beene assisting 11 times and Cruz 10.

Defensively, Occidental held Caltech to a -.262 hitting percentage while collectively blocking eight shots. Individually, Korver recorded 12 digs while Amanda Herold (first-year) was Olayinka’s partner in crime at the net, recording three kills in addition to Olayinka’s six.

The match was bittersweet for Olayinka, as the Tiger’s took just 60 minutes to claim victory over Caltech.

“It was a surreal feeling, like throughout the game I did not really notice anything, until one of the last points,” Olayinka said. “I just wanted the game to keep going. Towards the end, you don’t comprehend that you are only going to get one more swing or one more block; it just went so fast.”

When Olayinka graduates this spring with a degree in sociology, her presence and experience will be difficult to replace. The young team, which includes nine first-years, will have to draw on their experience from this past season to find the areas in which they need to improve.

“We will definitely miss Megan’s leadership and and her selflessness,” Collins said. “She was always the first person to step up for the team and she would always have a smile on the court and be ready to pick anyone up.”

Despite the loss of a key player, Occidental will have the added benefit of entering the off-season on a high note, as they had all pistons firing in their final match against Caltech.

The primary focus of the Tiger’s preparation for the 2015 season will be the continued development of their younger players, focusing on cultivating their confidence and team chemistry.

“Overall, we want to use the experience we gained this past season and try to lessen the number of unforced errors and find consistent play throughout every match,” Collins said. “If we can do that, I think we will be a very competitive team come next fall.”


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On the best approach to Kundalini

Regarding the Kundalini rising, it can be natural during a specific and certain well-regulated process of spiritual development which some Eastern esoteric Schools teach; but more often than not it comes about from Hatha Yoga or other methods and as such is warned about as it will often cause harm and imbalance.

This is the opposite of adeptship, which is complete control of one’s own nature, followed by an informed and compassionate control – or better to say guidance – of the dynamics of greater Nature, much loved but little understood in many parts of the New Age Movement.

Of the various schools of Yoga – there are several broad types, often more truly psychic than spiritual – many are not faithful to these age old principles, and this is especially true when money is involved. Material gain or advantage should not be part of that which is at all spiritual; this is a well-known and widely accepted teaching in all the genuine spiritual paths of whatever creed.

Now the simple exercising and stretching Yogas do not fall under this prohibition as they are purely physical and do not promise psychic or spiritual development. Those which teach breath restraint for purposes of pranic control, visualisation, or ‘guided’ meditations etc should be approached only with the greatest caution, and the teachers of these practices asked how they view the distinction between the psychic powers (clairvoyance, dowsing, mind-reading etc etc, which are not necessarily good nor divine) and the spiritual powers which cultivate an incorruptibility of soul, a tolerance of personal hardships for another’s sake, and a benevolence to and sacrifice for all living creatures.  Such are the pure ideals of the original Theosophical teachings of the 1875 Movement.

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As many perceptive students rightly suspect, one has to learn to leave the Kundalini alone until a high degree of spiritual self-mastery has been achieved, by which point it will be activating itself naturally and in the right way and very much of its own accord.

Kundalini “is Buddhi considered as an active instead of a passive principle (which it is generally, when regarded only as the vehicle, or casket of the Supreme Spirit ATMA),” explains H. P. Blavatsky in “The Voice of the Silence.”

As our Buddhic nature becomes more and more active, developed, and energised – as characterised by such qualities as real divine wisdom, accurate spiritual intuition, higher perceptions, ever-increasing compassion, selflessness, and altruism, and more besides – so must the Kundalini fire within us rise towards the heart (its right and proper abode) and then beyond, without us needing at our present stage to know any of the detailed technicalities involved.

When HPB and her co-workers reintroduced the beneficent practices of the Ageless Wisdom into the West, then as now, these ideas find few takers among pleasure and thrill seekers. Part of her mission was to popularise them in these days of excess and overindulgence, so that at least some may develop a more refined taste for simplicity, discipline and humility, and thus find the bliss that comes from such… and that it is not so far off!

This is the stage written about so poetically in The Voice of the Silence (p 65), the great handbook of mystic development, when the seeker finds “a vale of refuge” from “the fierce rush of battling waves” from the world’s Ocean of Maya-illusion. Much more can be said about this, it is the crux of the Raja Yoga system and it includes the seven golden Paramitas of The Voice (p. 52-53). It is these perennial virtues which alone can preserve one’s health and well-being – mental, psychological and physical – and safely guide one to the ‘other shore,’ the point at which the choice between the Two Paths is made: the open and the secret, Nirvana of the Pratyeka (selfish) Buddha or the service of the Nirmanakaya, a Master of the right-hand path.

William Q. Judge in his article “The Closing Cycle” sums the matter up well:

We have to do as Buddha told his disciples: preach, promulgate, expound, illustrate, and make clear in detail all the great things we have learned. That is our work, and not the bringing out of surprising things about clairvoyance and other astral matters, nor the blinding of the eye of science by discoveries impossible for them but easy for the occultist. The Master’s plan has not altered. He gave it out long ago. It is to make the world at large better, to prepare a right soil for the growing out of the powers of the soul, which are dangerous if they spring up in our present selfish soil. It is not the Black Lodge that tries to keep back psychic development; it is the White Lodge. The Black would fain have all the psychic powers full flower now, because in our wicked, mean, hypocritical, and money-getting people they would soon wreck the race.

So let us be patient, content, and grateful, and attend to our true spiritual and ethical progress, for the good and upliftment of all.

The Key to Theosophy by H.P. Blavatsky is a good preparation for the study of The Secret Doctrine and perhaps the best for a complete view of the ethics, methods and theory of spiritual practice on the Path.  The PDF is here

There are US and Indian editions available, which with all the other books listed, can be sent in a day or two.

Other helpful reading

Isis Unveiled by H.P. Blavatsky is more accessible than the Secret Doctrine, a forerunner to it and a wonderful book: the PDF is at http://www.theosophy-ult.org.uk/book-review/isis-unveiled

The US hardback edition is available at a reasonable price.

For a short overview of the essentials of the philosophy The Ocean of Theosophy is very accessible and recommended for those who are less familiar with the philosophy and would like a brief – but still deep and thorough – introduction to it.  The Indian edition is an excellent gift for those with general questions on Theosophy; both editions have a good index.

The US hardback and Indian paperback editions are excellent value.

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