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Donald Trump for president? Are you serious?

So, let me get this straight:

Donald Trump now says his ban on Muslims was “just a suggestion.” Then, having eschewed big-donor money, he accepts a hundred million bucks from Sheldon Adelson, “proud” of his support. He’ll eliminate gun-free zones; his private resort in Florida is gun-free. He says climate change is “bulls***” but wants a permit for a retaining wall at his Florida golf course to mitigate the rising seas from “climate change.” Renegotiating our loans in order to end the national debt in eight years wasn’t what he really meant when he said exactly that. Calling reporters, for years, faking a persona to extol his wonderfulness (and admitting it!), he now pretends it never happened. Trump lies with each breath (Politifact:, including, evidently, on his taxes (Groupspeak: In the same breath as claiming stuff that happened 25 years ago is irrelevant, he accuses Bill Clinton of rape.

And now his signature ideas, deporting millions and building a wall, aren’t really going to happen; they’re merely “virtual.” (TPM:

So what is it, supporters, that attracts you? Is there a position he’s taken, one you considered vote-worthy, which he hasn’t changed? Seriously. Can you name a single one? Maybe it’s his promise of deals. Terrific deals, believe him. Leading to greatness as yet undefined. His deals are great. Other than his casinos, all of which went bankrupt. And his “university.” And steaks. Great steaks. That I can tell you.

Right-wing screamers claim President Obama used the IRS for political purposes, which, as it turns out, he didn’t. Recently Donald Trump threatened, overtly, to use it against Jeff Bezos, owner of the Washington Post, for criticizing him. Not bothered, Trumpists, by threatening our free press? Or is it OK, as long as it’s the “liberal” press? What about a hair-trigger, temperamental, revenge-seeking president as Commander in Chief, a guy whose response to any criticism is to get even? Not a worry? How much of this before his supporters to realize they’re being conned by a guy who’ll say anything and believes nothing, not even his own words?

Which brings me to the results of the most recent PPP poll ( Republicans (defined as voters for Mitt Romney in 2012) are clueless. Approval of President Obama broke along party lines, of course; but what proves the remarkably successful effects of Foxolimbeckification was their response to questions about the budget deficit and the stock market. By wide margins, Romney voters believed the former has gone up and the latter has gone down under Obama. The opposite is true, of course. Democrats, being reality-based, answered correctly. This is scarily portentous.

It’s one thing to have philosophical differences and policy disagreements. Democracy is predicated on it; but it presupposes the commonality of shared information. How can there be meaningful discussion about anything when one side has no idea of or desire for basic facts? When, as a matter of policy, that party makes a point of disregarding facts and expertise; and not just disregarding: mocking. Snowballs in the Senate. Sarah Palin and Donald Trump in the limelight.

Look, I get it: There are plenty of reasons to disagree with liberalism on lots of things, and Hillary Clinton is far from the perfect candidate. There are “conservative” ways to address climate change, and legitimate differences on where the line is between security and freedom. Given the impossible situation in the Middle East left behind by George Bush, there are other impossible ways to have dealt with it. Same with the economy.

But c’mon, people. Donald Trump? Is your frustration so deep, your desire to return the ’50s, when everyone knew their place, so great that a lying, vengeful, bullying, conspiracy-theory promoting, know-nothing producer of empty promises that change by the minute your best answer? A man so in need of attention and so insecure that he brags constantly? Is he the symbol of American greatness that gives you pride? Really?

Vote for Republican representatives if you must. Send them money. (I hope you’d pick ones, assuming there are any, who still believe in civil rights and science.) But take a deep breath and ask yourself: By what measure is Donald Trump the right person for the Oval Office?

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Scotland skipper Kelly Brown has been recalled to the side that will take on France in Saturday's final home match of this year's RBS 6 Nations.

The Saracens flanker was dropped for the dramatic 21-20 victory over Italy in Rome after his part in the 20-0 humiliation against England last month.

But he has won a reprieve for this weekend's Les Bleus clash at the expense of Chris Fusaro and joins Geoff Cross and David Denton - who replace Moray Low and Ryan Wilson - in a reshuffled pack.

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Like Fusaro, tighthead Low drops out of the matchday 23 altogether after his scrum struggles against the Azzurri, while Wilson is only fit enough for the bench after being laid low with a tonsillitis bug over the past few days.

The back division is unchanged from that last-ditch victory in the Eternal City - sealed with Duncan Weir's dramatic drop-goal 10 seconds from time - while on the bench 58-times capped prop Euan Murray returns to the squad after missing the first three games of the Championship due to injury.

Scotland head coach Scott Johnson said: "I think Saturday is a game that will really suit Kelly. Unlike other sides in the competition, France play above the ground a bit and there will be a lot of mauling.

"I think the pitch suits Kelly too and I've picked a side that can win the game and that's most important.

"The other back-row change is slightly enforced as Ryan Wilson has not been well at the start of this week with a tonsillitis bug and it was important we were not hampered in our training so Dents (David Denton) comes straight in.

"Geoff did really well when he came on against Italy and it's right that he should start this week."

Johnson reiterated his previous observation that he wants to increase the overall leadership group within the squad, saying: "Great sides around the world have a multitude of leaders in their team."

He also asserted little should be read into injury absentees from the likely French team.

"Whatever side France put out will be a good one," he said. "They have proven over the years that they are a great rugby nation so whatever side comes to Edinburgh we know we'll have to be at our best."

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The Taiwan Relations Act at 25

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The Taiwan Relations Act at 25

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The Honorable Sam Brownback

Thank you very much for the opportunity to be with you here today, and thanks to The Heritage Foundation for organizing this important event commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act. The TRA is the cornerstone of our Taiwan policy, which is itself part of the foundation of our relationship with China and East Asia.

Before I begin my detailed remarks, I wish to congratulate the people of Taiwan and Chen Shui-bian on the recent presidential election. The pace of democratization on the island has been astounding, and the recent election is a mark of just how far Taiwan has come in a short period of time.

Consider this: The United States held its first presidential election in 1789. It marked the first peaceful transfer of executive power between parties in the fourth presidential election in 1801, and it took another 200 years worth of presidential elections before the courts had to settle an election.

By contrast, Taiwan's first presidential election occurred in 1996. The very next election involved a transfer of power between parties, and now the third election has required a judicial stamp of approval. No one said democracy is easy, but Taiwan seems to meet every challenge head-on, and I have no doubt that they can ultimately find a way to resolve any questions that have arisen from this election and move forward.

I must also register my disappointment with China's reaction to the Taiwanese presidential election. Beijing, much as it has done with Hong Kong, persists in equating "people power" with instability. I hope that instead of fearing democracy, the PRC will take note of Taiwan's prosperity and vibrancy and initiate its own political reforms. Such reforms are the surest way to avoid war and promote prosperity on both sides of the strait.

The Pace of Change

Taiwan's elections are merely the most obvious ways to measure the breathtaking pace of change there. Twenty-five years ago, Taiwan was an authoritarian society under a martial law regime, and few experts--if any--could have predicted that the seeds of democratic government present at that time would have grown into such a vibrant democracy today.

When the Taiwan Relations Act passed in 1979, our biggest concern was preventing the use of military force against Taiwan. Little did we know that our friends on Taiwan could so effectively use the space created by our friendship to revolutionize their political system. Taiwan's change from authoritarianism to democracy in turn changed U.S. policy on Taiwan. As the Cold War melts into history, our first concern should be the preservation and extension of human rights and democracy.

Alongside political changes came strategic ones. Both sides originally expected to rule the other; reunification was merely a choice between Mao and Chiang. But while Beijing's position on reunification is not all that different today, Taiwan no longer lays claim to mainland China.

This reassessment of priorities strengthens the Taiwan Relations Act. After all, only one side of the cross-strait rivalry threatens "peace, security and stability" in the western Pacific. China's threatening posture compels us to underline the basic promise of the TRA: The people of Taiwan have the right to chart their own future, free of threat or coercion.

America's Commitment to Taiwan

Having said that much has changed over the life span of the Taiwan Relations Act, we must also be careful not to overstate some things that have not changed and will not change. Indeed, if you'll forgive the cliché, the more things have changed across the Taiwan Strait, the more things have indeed stayed the same.

Congress intended for the Taiwan Relations Act to preserve a relationship with a traditional ally of the United States after President Jimmy Carter decided to transfer diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. The U.S.-Taiwan relationship was important because it embodied a U.S. commitment to stand against communism and for human rights in East Asia.

Particularly after Vietnam, our commitment to stand with our friends in the region gave us credibility as the promoter of peace and stability in East Asia. This was especially true at a time when many in the region perceived that we were embracing a major communist power. Had we not restated our commitment to the people of Taiwan, some in Asia might very well have concluded that Communist China was the power of the future, and one with which they had better curry favor.

While, as I have noted, the nature of the cross-strait rivalry has changed, the need for a strong U.S. commitment to its allies in Taiwan has not diminished. Taipei's successful experiments with an open society, democracy, and free markets provide a stirring example of what is possible for all of Southeast Asia. U.S. engagement in this region has been critical to the development of several new democracies, and the cornerstone of that engagement is the U.S. commitment to Taiwan. Support for Taiwan back in 1979 and today is essential.

Still, we all know that the question is not quite so easy. Taiwan clearly represents the most difficult challenge to the already complex relationship between Washington and Beijing. Because of its delicate and controversial nature, what happens elsewhere in the U.S.-China bilateral relationship may affect U.S. Taiwan policy.

But despite this, and despite the myriad complex issues, ranging from intellectual property to trade to non-proliferation policy, which are encompassed by the Sino-American relationship, it is essential that we remain clear and consistent in our policy toward Taiwan.

Enduring Importance of the TRA

It is, of course, at this point that the real value of the Taiwan Relations Act becomes apparent. The embodiment of foreign policy in law is an increasingly rare occurrence. Yet, as the world has grown smaller and as technology has made potential threats to national security more potent and more immediate, foreign policy decision-making has passed, in large part, to the executive branch. And though it is occasionally in vogue for the House and Senate to pass symbolic sense-of-Congress resolutions, it is rare that the national legislature makes its preferences legally binding. Congress is expected to play a structural role in foreign affairs, providing the resources and creating the bureaucracies that facilitate executive wish lists.

The Taiwan Relations Act is an enduring exception to the rule. Ups and downs in Sino-American relations are hardly new, but against this ever-changing diplomatic and political landscape, the Taiwan Relations Act constantly returns U.S. policymakers to the fundamental importance of keeping our commitments and maintaining a strong relationship with our allies on Taiwan.

The TRA does not dictate every facet of U.S. policy toward Taiwan, of course, but it is the indisputable foundation for policy--a permanent requirement to preserve the long-term viability of the relationship between Washington and Taipei even as short-term considerations emerge and fade. Various Administrations may change the diplomatic nuances or points of emphasis, but American law, as stated by the TRA, fosters economic and cultural ties with the people of Taiwan and, of course, compels our "grave concern" over any attempts to determine Taiwan's future by force. Whatever Administration may be in power is enjoined by the TRA to keep forces in the area that are sufficient to deter aggression and to see to it that Taiwan continues to have the ability to defend itself.

It is worth noting that neither the end of the Cold War nor the dawn of the war on terrorism, nor any development since 1979, has occasioned amendments to the Taiwan Relations Act. The TRA endures and, in so doing, points us toward the future.

Looking to the Future

The United States must remain opposed to China using force against Taiwan. It should continue to cultivate and expand economic and cultural ties with the people of Taiwan. In fact, under the TRA we can and do maintain all manner of ties short of formal diplomatic relations. I believe we should consider a free trade agreement with the island republic and support their desire for permanent observer status for Taiwan at the World Health Organization.

Regarding these last two subjects, I would point out that the TRA itself states that the United States considers Taiwan qualified for membership in the international financial institutions and "any other international organization." The United States must affirm and support the Taiwanese people's ability to govern themselves and determine their own future.

We can see the alternatives to the principles of the TRA, and they are not attractive. If we are silent on the question of the use of force, we will see more missiles across the strait and perhaps even their use. If we do not give Taiwan's economy an alternative to China, we may see that economy become exclusively dependent on the mainland. If, out of an overabundance of caution vis-à-vis Beijing, we do not encourage democratic consolidation in Taiwan, we risk letting Taiwan become a second Hong Kong.

Failure of "One Country, Two Systems"

This last point is worth some additional emphasis. As you know, Beijing claims that its "one country, two systems" formula can resolve its differences with Taipei. Logically, one would expect Beijing to cast "one country, two systems" in the best possible light. Indeed, if the formula is so essential to Beijing's plans for the future of Taiwan, one might believe Beijing would seize every opportunity to facilitate democracy in Hong Kong.

But as the hearing I held earlier this month demonstrated, "one country, two systems" is much more about the former than the latter. The people of Hong Kong are ready for universal suffrage and full democracy. Beijing is consistently pushing back the date by which democratic reforms will be permitted, casting doubt on its tolerance for any political liberalization in the city.

If we cannot trust Beijing to adhere even to the minimal standards of its own Basic Law in Hong Kong, how can we believe Beijing would do anything less than assume ultimate political control over the island of Taiwan? As President Chen told The Washington Post earlier this week, recent events in Hong Kong are a clear signal that "one country, two systems" is "unacceptable" to the Taiwanese people and a "total failure."

As the PRC hardens its position against democracy in Hong Kong and in Taiwan, we learn a familiar lesson again: The promotion of democracy should never be compromised. If the cross-strait rivalry is ever to be resolved, China must change. Any discussion of reunification without democratic reform in China is premature.

As we consider the future of U.S. Taiwan policy and the endurance of the Taiwan Relations Act, allow me to offer one final point regarding the subject of time. One might be tempted to suggest that time is on Taiwan's side. After all, Taiwan's political reforms and economic viability are signs of endurance. Taiwan has never been part of the PRC and so may be said to already possess de facto independence.

But even if de facto independence is what Taiwan has now, the status quo is neither permanent nor stable. The Taiwan Relations Act sought to buy time for Taiwan by tying its security to the interests of the United States, but China has not been idle. It has used the intervening years to alter the military balance across the strait. While Taiwan has taken the time to develop a democracy, China has worked to isolate the island and searched for moments to undermine the ability of Taiwan's people to speak for themselves.

Yes, it is tempting to assume that, given enough time, Taiwan's democracy can outlast Beijing's appetite for control of the island or its distaste for political democracy. But even the Bush Administration, which demonstrated almost unprecedented support for Taiwan in its early days, found reason to concede some diplomatic ground in the recent debate over Taiwan's national security referenda. Time will not preserve democracy in Taiwan without active support for democracy.

The Taiwan Relations Act served our interests well during the Cold War. It has endured the many changes in Taiwan and China since that time and remains the foundation for U.S. policy. Many things have changed, but as long as the preservation of democracy is our goal, the United States and Taiwan need the Taiwan Relations Act to preserve space for Taiwan's democracy to thrive into the future.

God bless you all, and God bless the people of Taiwan.

The Honorable Sam Brownback has represented the people of Kansas in the U.S. Senate since 1996. He is a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations; Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation; and Committee on Foreign Relations, as well as the Joint Economic Committee. These remarks were delivered on March 31, 2004, as the keynote address at a conference on the 25th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act sponsored by The Heritage Foundation and the American Enterprise Institute.

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Participants in the UTSleepOut raised about $22,000 for Ogden nonprofit Youth Futures, according to executive director Kristen Mitchell. The event, held Friday, March 3, 2017, until the following morning, put participants outside to experience what homeless youth in Utah go through every night. Held at Weber State University’s Ogden campus in a parking lot outside of the Student Services Center, the event provided cardboard to mark a sleeping spot, soup for dinner donated by Love Soup, coffee and hot cocoa from Daily Rise Coffee and breakfast burritos from EvenStevens. About 50 people and 20 volunteers participated. “I think it went good for a first year event,” Mitchell said. “I think we need to increase our visibility on it earlier so we can get more participants next year.” Youth Futures plans to make the UTSleepOut an annual event, she said.


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A steam engine that once welcomed visitors to Cadeby Light Railway is returning to the county for a steam gala at the weekend.

The green Peckett 0-4-0ST, one of the smallest standard gauge steam engines ever built, stood for decades on the driveway of The Old Rectory in Cadeby where steam cleric the Rev Teddy Boston ran his famous light railway.

Long after Rev Boston’s death and even after the closure of the railway in 2005, the locomotive remained a focal point until it was sold in 2008.

Restored and re-named Teddy, the former Ministry of Supply engine will be in steam at the Great Central Railway’s autumn steam gala in Loughborough on Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4.

It will be the first time the engine will have returned to the county since it left Cadeby.

Having spent most of its working life in Poole and Cardiff, it was bought by Mr Boston in 1972 and taken to Shackerstone on the preserved Market Bosworth steam line for restoration to working order.

In 1982 it was moved to The Old Rectory in Cadeby where it remained as a static exhibit for the next 34 years.

Since its sale it has become a regular performer on the Lavender Line in Sussex, the National Railway Museum at York and most recently at the Chasewater Railway in Staffordshire where it is currently based.

Its owner Gary Boyd-Hope said: “The engine has such strong links with Teddy Boston and the county.

“I’m delighted that the engine is coming back to Leicestershire.

“Anyone who visited the Cadeby Light Railway will remember it, standing sentinel outside the Rectory as part gate guardian and part garden ornament.

“The Great Central Railway is one of the country’s leading heritage railways, and to have little ‘Teddy’ lining up alongside the railway’s fleet of big main line steam locomotives is a real honour.”

Teddy is due to remain at the Great Central Railway until the end of October.

The autumn gala runs from October 1 until October 4.

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THE FATHER of a murder victim has handed a copy of the book he wrote about the family’s experience over to a top Coronation Street star.

Tony Corley, a retired builder who lives in Hinckley, gave Fizz, played by Jennie McAlpine, a copy of More Questions Than Answers at the Coronation Street studios in a bid to remind people of his son Mark, whose skeleton was found by drainage workers excavating a ditch in farmland in north-east England in 2000.

Five men were charged in connection with the gangland-style killing but walked free from Nottingham Court in January 2002 after a judge threw the case out when he discovered police officers had taped suspects’ conversations with lawyers.

It is coming up to the 12th anniversary of Mark’s death and Jennie, whose character has experienced her fair share of heartache at the hands of murdering husband John Stape, played by Hinckley’s Graeme Hawley, was more than happy to pose for a photo with Tony.

Tony said: “I was actually staying in a hotel across the road from Simon Cowell and I managed to give him a copy of the book when he was on the way to the X Factor but I couldn’t get a picture.

“I’m just hoping that there are still people out there who know what happened and have a conscience and will pick up the phone and help me to end all this.

“I hope that the people who took my son away keep reading about him in the paper and it gets too much for their conscience.”

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Last night, Big Sean released two songs off Hall of Fame, one of which was the first single off the album, “Guap.” Big Sean is currently all over the radio with the “Clique” single, which also includes Kanye West and Jay-Z. “Clique” appears on Cruel Summer, the collaborative album from G.O.O.D. Music.

Big Sean rose to stardom in 2011, with the release of Finally Famous, which was filled with hit singles. The album did well and established Big Sean as a star alongside Drake, J. Cole, and other figures. For Big Sean, his journey to stardom was symbolic, as he was the first artist from Detroit to gain stardom without input from Eminem.

After months of discussion and two singles released, Big Sean is now shifting his focus to his upcoming album, Hall of Fame: Memoirs of a Detroit Player. Big Sean revealed his long-awaited album will be released on December 18.


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This stone marks the base established Nov.10,1815from which the lands of the Louisiana Purchase were surveyed by the United States Engineers. The first survey from this point was made to satisfy the claims of the soldiers of the war of 1812 with land boundries.
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This plant, which was critical to the development of the Turner Valley oil field, is the earliest gas processing facility built in Canada and the only survivor of its type. The present complex was begun in 1921 after a fire destroyed the original plant, built in 1914. The many modifications and additions made to it since the 1920s reflect the evolution of refining technology. The buildings. Machinery and equipment together illustrate the production process required to extract marketable gas and its byproducts from what was, until 1947, Canada's most important field.

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Dear Members,

This summer has gone really quickly in the blink of an eye. Out of a busy schedule packed with both internal and external events, I am pleased to share with you some of the encouraging endeavors and advancements for the Institute.

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International Presidents Roundtable Meeting, London

I was honoured to be invited by the Royal Institute of British Architects ("RIBA") to attend the International Presidents Roundtable at RIBA Headquarter in London and was presented with the International Presidential Medal, which was the highlight event in the RIBA International Week from 3 - 6 July 2017.

This was the first time that the presidents of major international and national architects organisations sat together and exchanged on challenges for architects' profession from global perspective. Apart from HKIA, the participants include
- International Union of Architects (UIA),
- Architects Council of Europe (ACE),
- Architects Regional Council Asia (ARCASIA),
- Africa Union of Architects (AUA),
- Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA),
- American Institute of Architects (AIA),
- Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC),
- The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA), and of course the host,
- Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

The western parties showed keen interest in Belt & Road initiative and possible collaboration on various fronts. I also took the opportunity to introduce the unique role and experience of HKIA in local registration/accreditation and the impact on Mainland China for full architects services.

AIA (HK Chapter)
HKIA met with the leaders of American Institute of Architects (Hong Kong Chapter) in June 2017 to explore opportunities for co-operation.

RIBA (HK Chapter)
On 2 September 2017, HKIA invited the leaders of RIBA (HK Chapter) together with RIBA President Jane Duncan, who visited Hong Kong enroute to Seoul for UIA Assembly, for a lunch meeting to reinforce the communications and to explore accreditation collaboration opportunities.

UIA Congress and General Assembly 2017 Seoul
I just returned from Seoul after participating in the triennial UIA Congress and General Assembly from 3 to 10 September.

Over 15 HKIA members attended the UIA Congress this year. I understood that most, if not all, found the trip fruitful and inspiring. Moreover the research papers and design works presented by our HKIA members were of such good quality that we managed to scoop 6 awards in the Congress including the Best Paper Award! My congratulations to Edward LEUNG, Alice YEUNG, Thomas WAN, Castle WONG and Kenneth TSE ! I would also like to record my appreciation to our Board of External Affairs, in particular Joseph KWAN, Stephen HO and Calvin CHAN for the leadership as well as UIA Committee for their enthusiastic effort in setting up the HKIA exhibition booth. I still kept receiving positive feedback for the upon my return to Hong Kong. Thanks to for the marvelous job for promoting HKIA!

As reported at the UIA General Assembly, it was noted that substantial progress on various professional aspects had been made in the last 3 years including architectural education, accreditation system, procurement of architectural services, standard of professionalism in architectural practice, code of professional conduct etc. These guidelines established would be a good reference for advancing our professional practice and professionalism.

The UIA General Assembly elected UIA Bureau/Vice Presidents /Regional Directors for 2017-2010. I had the opportunity to have a good dialogue with the new UIA President Thomas VONIER from USA, who expressed keen interest to foster a closer tie with our Institute on various fronts.

Connections with Mainland
HKIA Council Visit to Beijing

Thanks for the coordination of Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, me and 9 Council Members undertook a 2-day visit to the Central Governmental Departments in Beijing, which were of relevance to our Institute or practice, in late July.

This year at the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development住房和城鄉建設部 ("MOHURD"), we were received by the Deputy Minister YI Jun, followed by a 3-hours meeting well attended by many senior department officials. They were all very responsive with great interest in our comprehensive PowerPoint presentation on HKIA /ARB, the Registered Architects and Authorized Persons Systems in Hong Kong as well as our Full Architectural Services. This face to face exchange helped to dissolve any misunderstanding over the years and enhanced mutual understanding and communications for the future professional development.

At the meeting with Ministry of Commerce商務部, a PowerPoint to highlight ‘Hong Kong Architects' Edge on Belt and Road Initiatives.’ was presented so as to connect with Mainland counterparts for collaboration opportunities arising from Belt and Road and Great Bay Area initiative.

While in Beijing, a dinner was organized with invited guests and HKIA Non-resident Members. We were so delighted to have our Honorary Member Ye Rutong, President of Architectural Society of China President Xiu Long and representatives from HKSARG office in Beijing attended the occasion.

Visit by Guangzhou Government Delegates
From time to time HKIA had received Mainland delegates for exchanges on issues of common interest. On 12 Sept, a 15 plus Guangzhou Government Delegates visited HKIA for an in depth discussion on the complete scope of services that could be provided by Architects. I together with VP Felix LI had a good sharing on our Hong Kong established practices.

Communication with HKSAR Government
Together with about 2,000 guests, I felt honoured to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the Fifth Term of HKSARG on 1 July 2017.

So far, I had met the following new HKSAR government secretaries and discussed in length to reflect our professional views and aspirations on various issues.

- Mr. Michael Wong, Secretary for Development
- Mr. Frank Chan, Secretary for Transport and Housing
- Mr. KS Wong, Secretary for Environment
- Mr. Edward Yau, Commerce and Economic Development

In August 2017, I also attended two special invitations by Financial Secretary Mr. Paul Chan on Policy Address Consultation on the aspects of "Professional (專業)" as well as "Cultural Creativity Industry (文化創意產業)" .

We hope our ideas and suggestions are useful for the policy makers in formulating the upcoming Policy Address and relevant strategies for the future.

Promoting Architectural Excellence
As HKIA President, I had accepted the invitations to be the juror for the following competitions,
- HKIA Furniture Design Competition 2017
- Hong Kong Young Architects & Designers Competition 2017 – A new competition to design an iconic Temporary Pavilion in the West Kowloon Nursery Park (organized by West Kowloon Cultural District Authority).
- AIA (HK Chapter) Honours and Awards 2017

I believe that the subsequent exhibitions and publicity of the winning and/or finalist projects at various platforms would draw the public attention to our architects' talents and also attract the interest of youngsters considering a career in architecture.

Communication with the Communities
A positive public image is important for enhancing the status of architects and attracting the public interest in the work of our profession. Therefore, I, on HKIA's behalf, have also been proactive to take part in the public exchange activities in August and September 2017:
- Consultation Session on Great Bay Area with the Property Development, Construction and Surveying Industry organized by Savantas Policy Institute (匯賢智庫「大灣區硏討會」)
- Closing Ceremony of "Dream Builders" organized by Junior Chamber International Tai Ping Shan (太平山商會之「築夢 青年人理想城市2017」閉幕禮)
- Opening Ceremony of International Design Furniture Fair Hong Kong 2017
- Launching Ceremony of the Transitional Social Housing Project on 19 September 2017
- Construction Safety Week 2017 Kick-off Ceremony cum Conference on 21 September 2017

Special General Meeting
At a Special General Meeting ("SGM") held on 18 August 2017, Members of the Institute voted to pass 4 motions in relation to the amendment of the Institute's documents namely The Rules of The Institute, HKIA Code of Professional Conduct, HKIA Agreement between Client and Architect HKIA Agreement between Client and Architect and the Scale of Professional Charges, Guidelines to HKIA Members on Participation in Invited Submission for Architectural Consultancy Proposal.

The resolution on 4 motions was passed by an affirmative vote of two thirds of those Members having a right to vote at the General Meeting. You may wish to have a recap by reading the meeting minutes of the SGM that could be downloaded from the designated link as revealed on the 3rd QGM notice.

The amendments to the HKIA documents concerned was indeed a complicated issue that must engage collective wisdom. On behalf of the Council, I am greatly indebted to the Taskforce members for your devotion and determinations. Lastly a big applause to all our Members who came and vote, especially those who stayed through the SGM.

Thanks again for your unstinting support to HKIA.

Yours sincerely,

Marvin CHEN, FHKIA, Registered Architect
President's Message <2017/06>

Dear Members,

I found the second quarter of 2017 extremely fulfilling and fruitful.

Same as every architect sitting here, we hope that we could have more than 24 hours per day to handle endless tasks and challenges. Many thanks for the unfailing support of our dedicated Members and Secretariat, I could safely through the last few weeks and now, I would like to share with you the following happenings :

Joint-Institute Chief Executive Election Forum (18 March 2017)
During election for our HKSAR Chief Executive ("CE"), a Joint Institute CE Election Forum was held together with HKILA, HKIP and HKIS at the Hong Kong Design Institute on 18 March. It provided a face-to-face platform for members of the functional constituency to get a closer touch with the CE candidates. Although only one of the candidates turned up at the Forum, she became the eventual Chief Executive-elect. Yet, the Forum could not be held without the coordination of our Vice President Mr. Ivan Ho who made the liaison with different parties. Thank you, Ivan.

Canberra Accord General Meeting (5-7 May 2017)
In May I had made two duty visits to South Asia. In the final preparation for HKIA to apply for the Canberra Accord full signatory status, I attended the Canberra Accord General Meeting at the Colombo, Sri Lanka and presented our HKIA/ARB accreditation system to the other signatories.

When becoming a signatory, the academic qualification obtained from HKIA/ARB accredited architectural programmes will be recognised by all signatories of the Canberra Accord which includes Canada, USA, Commonwealth Association of Architects, Korea, and Mainland China.

As one of the pre-requisites, Canberra Accord had sent two reviewers to observe the latest HKIA/ARB revalidation visit to HKU from 19-23 June, in order to assess whether the HKIA/ARB accreditation system meets the requirements of Canberra Accord. I had attended both the opening meeting and exit meeting to greet the Canberra Accord observers and to address their queries on our HKIA/ARB accreditation system.

Architects Regional Asia ("ARCASIA") and Union of Architects ("UIA") Region IV Meeting (23 May 2017)
On 23 May, I attended the ARCASIA and UIA Region IV Meeting at Jaipur, India, Together with the HKIA representatives from various Boards, we shared with the other 18 ARCASIA member institutes what HKIA had achieved in the aspects of architectural education, social responsibility and green & sustainable architecture.

Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (14-15 May 2017)
I also had flied to Beijing twice in May. Upon the invitation by the HKSAR government, I joined the Hong Kong official delegation, which was lead by our Chief Executive Mr. CY Leung to the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in mid-May 2017. It was evident from close observations that the international interest on the Belt and Road development is huge with immense opportunities for professionals. However it was shared by the Hong Kong delegates that the Hong Kong government must play a more leading role in promoting and supporting the Hong Kong business and professionals to venture into these new but volatile markets.

Liang Sicheng's Award and Annual General Meeting organized by Architectural Society of China (中國建築學會梁思城大獎及周年大會)
My second journey to Beijing was to attend Liang Sicheng's Award and Annual General Meeting ("AGM") organized by Architectural Society of China ("ASC") 學會梁思城大獎及周年大會).

Then it was equally colorful for me to attend the various events in Hong Kong.

Play to Change Exhibition @ Oil Street
Exhibits in relation to Play to TREASURE, Play to LIVE and Play to NURTURE of young and energetic architects were showcased at Oil Street to express their ideas and ideals of "Chang" on city planning urban architecture and other social development issues.

Venice Biennale International Architectural Exhibition 2016: Hong Kong Response Exhibition themed "Stratagems in Architecture" (建築兵法)
With the concerted efforts of The Hong Kong Institute of Architects Biennale Foundation, co-organizers Oil Street, Create Hong Kong, the Venice Biennale International Architectural Exhibition 2016: Hong Kong Response Exhibition curated by our Member Mr. Stanley Siu in May 2017 was concluded with great success.

HKIA has been on the way of organizing Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Hong Kong)("UABB") 2017 which aims to be launch in December. As reported by the Honorary Secretary, Dr. LK Chan was appointed as the Chief Curator of UABB 2017. An open call for exhibits shall be launched in coming weeks and please stay tuned for HKIA Daily and our Facebook.

Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macau Great Bay Area Consultation
HKIA continues to reflect our members' voices in good time. On 14 June 2014, I attended a Guangdong-Hong Kong- Macau Great Bay Area Consultation Session organized by Development Bureau.

Board of Mainland Affairs had also made timely response to prepare a joint submission with 10 local professional institutes of Hong Kong Coalition of Professional Services to National Development and Reform Commission (國家發展和改革委員會). The joint submission was also filed to Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau and the Belt and Road Office of HKSAR Government on 19 May 2017.

HKIA Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards 2017 ("CADSA")
HKIA was a leading organizer of the Cross-Strait Architectural Design Symposium and Awards 2017, which was attended by about 300 guests, students and HKIA members.

On the same evening, 90+ prizes and awards were presented to acknowledge the outstanding works amongst cross-strait region.

In the coming quarter, You may wish to take note of a special Members Forum and Special General Meeting.

On 3 July 2017 at 7pm, the Council shall organize a Members' Forum to keep Members abreast of our progress on our comprehensive review of the following key documents of the Institute before processing the SGM to be held in late July 2017:
a) The Rules of The Institute;
b) HKIA Code of Professional Conduct;
c) HKIA Agreement between Client and Architect; and
d) Guidelines to HKIA Members on Participation in Invited Submission for Architectural Consultancy Proposal.

Your participation is of importance and we will send email to all Members early next week.

Last but not least, I appreciate that our members have great hopes and aspirations for the new term of the HKSAR government and also understand that you would like to share with incoming Bureau Secretaries on many local issues. Council would extend invitations to them on various HKIA occasions when they have been on post to facilitate communication between the Institute and the policy makers.

Yours faithfully,

Marvin CHEN, FHKIA, Registered Architect
President's Message <2017/03>

Dear Members,

This is my first President's report for you since I took office on 1 January this year. The past 2.5 months have been a period of connection and out reaching development.

Apart from overseeing the operation of the Institute and the regular Council meetings, OBs meetings, Board meetings and Taskforce meetings, I have presided over 10 official events organised by the Institute or jointly organised with allied institutes. Moreover I have also been invited and participated in another 40 more external functions and activities during the first 70 days in the capacity of HKIA President. Perhaps that is why I have this very feeling that time has passed so quickly.

Instead of giving you the boring details of my long diary, please allow me to share with you the highlight of some of the events I attended, as well as the ongoing tasks by the Institute, which help to advance the 3 main commitments undertaken by the Institute, namely;
- Connecting with our members
- Caring for our profession
- Caring for our community

A) Connecting with members
1) HKIA Sports Team Dinner
As reported by our Hon Secretary, the HKIA Sports Team Dinner was well attended by about 60 HKIA member. They had actively represented the Institute in various sports events over the years namely, basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, table-tennis and dragon boats. This kind of interest group activities under HKIA umbrella not just celebrates the spirit of "work-hard, play hard", but also fosters the bondings between the Institute and the members. Your participation and support is more than welcome.

Currently we are reviewing proposal from some members to set up music interest groups under HKIA umbrella. So stay tuned for more details.

2) Welcoming Party for Prospective Members
It is for those candidates who have passed the 8 written papers of Professional Assessment. More than 100 prospective members turned up for the event. Apart from sharing on the techniques and preparation for Professional Interview, I had made a brief introduction on the Institute and the updates of our membership profiles so that they would have a good perspective of the Institute upon admission.

3) <Play to Change> Exhibition
The year also highlighted the collaboration with Oil Street, North Point and the Hong Kong Architectural Centre on the <Play to Change> Exhibition. Launched on 11 February 2017, it is a year-long experimental project with roving monthly exhibitions at Oil Street. Through the exhibition of the creative artworks by our members, the group of young and energetic architects can express their ideas and ideals of ‘Change’ on city planning, urban architecture and other social development issues.

I truly believe that this architect's flagship at Oil Street Art space will become an essential feature of our professional creativity.

4) Youth Construction Forum
On 18 February 2017, I attended the Youth Construction Forum organised by Construction Industry Council as the representative of the Supporting Organization. HKIA also played a leading role in the Forum. We had our Honorary Secretary Paul CHU as the Moderator for the panel discussion and the sincere sharing of our member Tony IP on his "Architect Story". Tony’s presentation focused on the voluntary services for the construction industry and the community out of the busy office works. It was well received by the audience predominately comprise of young professionals from different disciplines in the construction industry.

B) Caring for our profession
Since taking the office, I have been engaged in active communications with the various government authority such as Development Bureau, Architectural Services Department and Planning Department on issues of interest to our profession and our construction industry.

In parallel, special task forces had been appointed to look into the particular areas which are of members' concern:
1) Competition Ordinance; and the consequential review of the Agreement between Client and Architects as well as code of Professional Conduct.
2) Proposed Security of Payment Legislation
3) Review HKIA Rules,

We targeted to submit the final version for members consideration and endorsement in the third quarter of the year.

On 24 February a Luncheon Talk by HKSAR Chief Executive was held jointly with HKIE, HKILA, HKIP and HKIS on the topic of “Continuous Multi-Pronged Strategies to Increase Land and Housing Supply” to keep abreast of government policy in connection with local affairs.

HKIA would continue to reflect our members' voices regarding Policy Address 2017 and Hong Kong 2030 Planning Vision and Strategy for making appropriate responses in good time for HKSAR's long term planning.

C) Caring for community
1) Inclusive design
I was honoured to be invited as a speaker at the Prize Presentation Ceremony of Inclusive Environment Recognition Scheme cum Seminar on Barrier-Free Buildings (共融環境嘉許計劃頒獎典禮暨無障礙建築研討會) organized by The Hong Kong Council of Social Service on 9 February 2017. In my speech, I summarized architects' professional input in this aspect to arouse awareness of around 200+ audience.

With the development of the society, the approach to design of our buildings, to facilitate the use of the less abled persons, is no longer limited to the provisions for barrier free facilities only. Especially in Hong Kong, the number of the aging population is growing fast. Therefore it is about time for our architects to embrace the Universal Design approach so as to increase the potential for developing a better quality of life for a wide range of individuals.

To this end, I am glad to announce that the Council has already endorsed the proposal to introduce a special Inclusive Design Award category for the HKIA Annual Award starting this year. Apart from the normal buildings, the categories can also cover humanitarian efforts such as disaster relief buildings and shelters.

We look forward to encouraging architects’ active participation and promotion of the caring architecture.

2) Design for Safety
On 14 March 2017, I attended a CEO Forum on Safety to promote occupational safety in construction sites of new works, together with Heads of stakeholders in the construction industry, including government officials, developers, professionals and contractors.

It is revealed that despite a decreasing trend in construction site accidents, the main cause for fatalities is dropping from height. There was calls from various sectors for architects to make relevant consideration to avoid risky construction operation during design stage of building.

Finally, may I remind you that a Forum for CE candidates will be held this Saturday morning on 18 March at Hong Kong Institute of Design campus at Junk Bay. It is jointly organised by the HKIA, HKILA, HKIP and HKIS for members of the functional constituency. Please come and meet your CE candidates face to face for more of his platform and exchange of views.

Yours sincerely,
Marvin CHEN, FHKIA, Registered Architect

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由學會主辦，香港房屋協會協辦的「創意青年住屋設計比賽」得獎作品，現正在沙田香港科學園科技大道西2號生物資訊中心地下公開展覽。 是次比賽旨在鼓勵年輕建築師發揮創意，其中冠軍作品「築青亭」更被製作成一比一的示範單位，參觀者除可內進親身感受設計者的用心外，亦可欣賞冠軍和其他四隊優異作品的展板、模型和短片。得獎作品展展期由即日至2017年3月26日。

這項展覽是由康樂及文化事務署主辦，學會與「油街實現」合作策劃，香港建築中心則作爲支持機構。展期由2017年2月-10月在北角油街舉行。期間每個月會有不同的本地建築師，透過展覽別具創意的作品，表達他們對社會發展、城市建築等議題的想法和意見。同時亦會舉辦一連串公眾参與活動，進一步和社區藝術結合，讓居民和建築師透過對話與溝通，啓發參與者對社會及城市價值觀的新思維。首項展覽「玩轉 - 尋（一）」經已開展。

青年建築師獎由香港建築師學會與亞洲文化協會合辦，新昌 – 葉庚年教育基金贊助，旨在表揚年青有為的建築師。獎項提供得獎者赴美考察，增廣見聞的機會，並以此鼓勵他們繼續發揮才能，貢獻社會。本年度設計主題為「香港（新）美術館」，比賽將於2017年3月舉行通介會，4月截止報名，5月提交作品。

President's Message <2017/01>

Dear Members,

On the commencement of the new year, I wish you all an aspiring 2017 blessed with energy and joy!

It is indeed my privilege and honour to serve the Institute as your President for the coming two years. However I would not underestimate the expectations and challenges ahead, especially after the remarkable 2 years under the great leadership of my predecessor Mr. Vincent Ng, JP.

Together with his dedicated 2015-16 council members and the enthusiastic support by our members, an array of colourful and memorable activities and events, both local and regional, had been successfully delivered in the celebration of the 60th Anniversary of our Institute.

Apart from the strong commitment to promote the architectural excellence and to uphold our professional standards, I'm particularly impressed and inspired by Vincent for his vision to nurture the future generation for our profession and the numerous new initiatives introduced under his presidency, to encourage our young architects to keep pursuing their dreams.

Now as we say goodbye to the first 60 years of the Institute, I see the major impending challenge for me and my council members is how to prepare the Institute and to chart the way forward for the next 60 years ahead, especially in view of the dramatic changes in Hong Kong’s professional, cultural, social and political environments in recent years.

So after all the highlights in 2016, it is a good opportunity for reflection and consolidation; to realign and to focus our limited resources and energy to advance our core missions, with efficiency and effectiveness.

However, I can assure you that 2017 is by no means going to be a quiet year for the Institute and for our members......

To promote architectural excellence

Apart from the HKIA Annual Award, we will also have regional and international events to showcase Hong Kong architecture such as Cross Strait Architectural Design Awards, Hong Kong Shenzhen Biennale and the Response Exhibition in Hong Kong for Venice Biennale 2016.

Moreover, we will continue to work closely with our partner, the Hong Kong Architecture Centre, to reach out the community for the appreciation of local architecture.

To uphold professional integrity and standards

In order to enhance the core competence of our members, more structured Continuing Professional Development seminars, such as the Intensive Seminars on practice related issues and the Master Class for Authorised Person Candidates, will be organised.

With the implementation of the Competition Ordinance, our Code of Professional Conduct and the Agreement between Client & Architect & Scale of Professional Charges are under review by a task force for revamp for statutory compliance, where necessary.

To promote visibility of architects

We shall align various media partners; newspaper, TV, radio and online, so as to convey our professional views on relevant social issues including town planning, urban design, heritage conservation and revitalisation, harbour front enhancement, environmental protection and sustainable development, building safety, in an appropriate manner.

To nurture the local talents

We will continue to explore opportunities for our members, in particular the younger generation, to showcase their creativities and talents through exhibitions and/ or design competitions.

Riding on the success of the previous 2 Reveal Exhibitions which had been well received by the public for recognition of the artistic creativity of the architects, the Institute has been invited by the Oil Street to host a one year exhibition programme in 2017. This exhibition, which is named as ‘Play to Change’, will showcase artefacts/ installations created by our members.

To connect with our members

We shall allocate resources to revamp and to strengthen the current communication channels such as E-daily HKIA, websites and HKIA Journal.

In order to keep you in touch with me and the office bearers of the council, a Facebook page has just been launched. Please feel free to visit our page at OBs@HKIA Council 2017-18.

Moreover a Communication Manager shall be designated within the Secretariat, with the responsibilities to monitor and to explore means for effective and efficient services for our members.

Soon you will receive invitation from our Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Rita Cheung, to express your interest to participate in our Committees. I look forward to collaborating with you for a fruitful and rewarding year in 2017!

Together we can!

Marvin CHEN FHKIA, RA, APEC Architect
President, The Hong Kong Institute of Architects
3 January 2017

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Material Remains

23.10.17 - 15.12.17
Open Monday - Friday 12 noon - 6pm
Thursdays late opening until 7pm

Lara Almarcegui
Becky Beasley
Derek Brunen
Cyprien Gaillard
Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs

As exhibitions are often used to mark important events, or the more random anniversaries of the birth or death of an artist or writer - Material Remains offers something different. As the Holden Gallery is about to be surrounded by hoardings, and work begins on a new building on the space next door, the exhibition reflects on that process. Beyond the familiar banality of making and building, there is an interest in the transformation of objects, things and sites. As the sounds of digging, drilling filling, hammering and the pouring of concrete will be heard outside, inside the exhibition will explore the fascination with the materials left behind, or those utilised for other purposes.

Looking at the carefully finished objects, consumer goods and buildings that surround us, it can be difficult to think about them in terms of their raw materials. The turning of these materials into desirable objects is a condition of our financial system, there is a demand for constant progress, yet the implication and consequence of this process is not always so visible or clear. Artworks in the show look to question the nature of everyday materials, provide alternative visions of outmoded things, re-work familiar objects, as well as opening up ideas around materiality and use.

Whatever we do, there is always something that is left behind, some trace of the material remains of our existence. It is these traces which provide the focus of the exhibition, the need to uncover what lies beneath or beyond our vision.

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  1. Cyprien Gaillard, Pruitt Igoe Falls (Still), 2009 video, color, silent. © Cyprien Gaillard. Courtesy Sprüth Magers / Bugada & Cargnel, Paris
  2. Lara Almarcegui, Guide to the wastelands of the Lea Valley, 12 empty spaces await the London Olympics, 2009.Courtesy the artist and mor carpentier


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May 6, 2009

Formulation of 2010 Dietary Guidelines: Detailed Download of Meeting #3

The 2010 Dietary Guideline committee is continuing their work on revising the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. The full committee held their third meeting on April 29 – 30, 2009. I attended the meeting via webinar, as did all observers. The meeting began with a series of talks by invited experts, such as Brian Wansink, PhD, Frank Sacks, MD, and more. The remainder of the meeting revolved around presentations of the subcommittee reports. Attending meeting #3 again proved to be enlightening and educational.

April 24, 2009

Two airline seats for overweight? Warshaw Weighs In

airline seatsThe news last week that several airlines are considering
charging overweight people for two airline seats evokes thoughts from me from two
extremes. On one end I work as a concerned and empathetic health care provider
to be sensitive to the challenges and struggles that overweight people face.
From the opposite end of the spectrum, still wearing my health care provider

March 4, 2009

The Best Diet for Weight Loss? And the Answer is…

The longest (2 years) and largest (~800 people) randomized control trial (the gold standard of studies) reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (2/27/09) was designed to answer the seemingly age-old question What’s the Best Diet for Weight Loss? The study was funded by National Institutes of Health and conducted by leading obesity researchers from Harvard School of Public Health and Pennington Research Center in Louisiana.

February 25, 2009

Childhood Obesity: Another Glimmer of Hope

Yes, the stats about the numbers of children and adolescents who are overweight (and obese) are glum. And these stats are often topped off with the dismal fact that today’s generation of children are on the road to a shorter life expectancy than recent generations due to obesity, poor eating habits and limited physical activity.

February 9, 2009

Formulation of 2010 Dietary Guidelines: Detailed Download of Meeting #2

The 2010 Dietary Guideline committee is at work revising the 2005 Dietary Guidelines which is mandated by Federal law to be done every five years under the direction of either Health and Human Services (HHS) or U.S. Dept of Agriculture (USDA). HHS took the lead in 2005 and this time around the USDA is taking the lead. The work of the committee and staff will conclude with the publication of the revised guidelines in fall of 2010.

February 6, 2009

Positive Vibes from USDA's Vilsack

According to a heart warming article in the Washington Post (2/5/09) the new USDA Secretary - Tom Vilsack, is taking a broad view of his goals and roles at USDA. He is talking of his interest in more nutritious foods in schools, more fruits and vegetables for WIC recipients and the importance of educating school administrators, parents and children about the importance of healthy eating and nutritious foods.

February 4, 2009

Link to Reliable Nutrition Reads and Resources

There’s no shortage of nutrition advice—that’s for sure! The near daily headlines encouraging you to eat more of this and less of that, to advertisements that promote more dietary supplements to prevent or cure myriad medical conditions are enough to make your head spin and make it a challenge to separate fact from fiction when it comes to nutrition and healthy eating.

January 23, 2009

Hopeful about Our Health and Healthcare

On 1/20/09 I had the opportunity to attend the inauguration of President Barack Obama. I am hopeful because I believe there are signs and symptoms that we are moving in positive directions in the areas of making healthier foods more readily available, making it easier to eat healthy and placing at least some focus and energy on preventing chronic diseases. Yes, recognizing once again that healthy eating and health are integrally interwoven!

January 5, 2009

New Year's Resolution #1: Lose Weight for Good

Oh yes, it’s that time of year to once again commit to losing weight for good. And the headlines from myriad media outlets are ready to provide you with umpteen quick weight loss schemes and promises to make this simpler than ever. The problem is that the only way to lose weight and - the hardest part - keep it off for good, is to make slow and steady positive changes over time. Yes it’s hard work that takes diligence and perseverance!

For starters be honest with yourself about your for better or worse food habits.


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