I'm always impressed by that civilized British way of organizing debates: have a concise, if controversial motion, a moderator, speakers supporting or opposing the motion; give each speaker fixed time for a statement, then let the entire panel handle questions from the audience; count votes in favor, opposing, or abstaining both at the beginning and at the end; and finally, phrase the outcome in modest language: "this house supports [...]" or "this house opposes [...]"; it seems this rusty old-fashioned system is still a good way for taking steam off contentious arguments and proceed Less

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The Best Darn Disclaimer Ever, Leaching Plastic Problems, GM Benefits, Spore Launching, Primordial Fish Finds, Beneficial Bacteria, This Week in The End of The World, The Baghdad Surge, and The Weird From Washington with Dr. Michael Stebbins. Less

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One of the things families with disabled children often most want to hear are parent stories from other families just like them. This podcast is an honest account of a mother's experience of raising an autistic child. Listen to Parent Stories - A Mother's Experience... Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

One of the things families with disabled children often most want to hear are parent stories from other families just like them. This podcast is an honest account of a mother's experience of raising an autistic child. Listen to Parent Stories - A Mother's Experience... Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

One of the things families with disabled children often most want to hear are parent stories from other families just like them. This podcast is an honest account of a mother's experience of raising an autistic child. Listen to Parent Stories - A Mother's Experience... Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

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Contact a Family has produced a new podcast on the subject of Carer's Allowance. The podcast explains the main criteria for claiming Carer's Allowance, how to claim it and where to get further support in claiming this benefit. Download the Contact a Family: Benefits - Carer's Allowance Podcast Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

Contact a Family has produced a new podcast on the subject of Carer's Allowance. The podcast explains the main criteria for claiming Carer's Allowance, how to claim it and where to get further support in claiming this benefit. Download the Contact a Family: Benefits - Carer's Allowance Podcast Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

Contact a Family has produced a new podcast on the subject of Carer's Allowance. The podcast explains the main criteria for claiming Carer's Allowance, how to claim it and where to get further support in claiming this benefit. Download the Contact a Family: Benefits - Carer's Allowance Podcast Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Less

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Finances can be a major concern for families with disabled children.  It costs almost £7,000 a year more to raise a disabled child due to direct costs such as special aids and adaptations, transport, heating and childcare.  With rising living costs affecting all families, Contact a Family wants to find out the effects of families caring for children with disabilities, serious health conditions or rare conditions.    In this podcast, Louise Derbyshire (Family Linking Officer for Contact a Family) speaks with a number of parents who are raising disabled children to get an insight into how these additional costs impact on their families. Download counting_the_cost.mp3 Contact a Family - For Families With Disabled Children Freephone Helpline: 0808 808 3555Textphone: 0808 808 3556Email us: helpline@cafamily.org.uk Website: www.cafamily.org.uk  Find us on Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, Second Life and YouTube Counting the Costs Survey As part of our research on the matter, Contact a Family are conduting a short survey where you can have your say in how the additional costs are affecting your family.  You can take part by visiting www.cafamily.org.uk/quiz.html or if you would prefer a hard copy of the survey, call our helpline on 0808 808 3555 and we can have one sent out to you. Your participation and comments will help influence future campaigning work.  Thank you for taking part. Less