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This trip will be operated on behalf of Gutsy Women Travel (GWT) clients by award winning Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT). There are 5 Twin bedded rooms and 6 single accommodations rooms with no single supplement blocked on this trip. Once single rooms are sold out, women can secure a guaranteed share in a twin room accommodation. This trip is opened up to OAT clients & is co-ed. However the group size will always be capped at no more than 16 participants. There will be a dedicated OAT licensed, local travel director assigned to this GWT group block departure.
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DAY 1 - Depart U.S.Fly overnight from the U.S. to Bangkok, losing one day en route as you cross the International Date Line over the Pacific.
DAY 2 - Arrive Bangkok, ThailandYou will be met by your OAT Trip Leader and transferred to our hotel to begin our travel in Thailand. Here, you'll be joined by travelers who took our optional Burma & the Irrawaddy River pre-trip extension.
DAY 3 - Explore BangkokDiscover the Old Kingdom of Siam on a tour of Bangkok
DAY 4 - Explore Ayutthaya & Ancient SiamExplore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya and Ancient Siam
DAY 5 - Bangkok • Optional Floating Market & Mangrove Adventure tour OPTIONAL TOUREnjoy a day in Bangkok for independent discoveries or join our optional Floating Market & Mangrove Adventure excursion, which begins in Ratchaburi at the colorful Damnoen Saduak floating market, where we enjoy a paddle-boat ride along the canal and a walking tour of the floating market. Then, we stop at a palm sugar workshop and coconut farm, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we journey by bus to Khlong Khon district of Samutsongkram province, where we board a fisherman's boat to explore the mangrove forest area, feed the wild monkeys, and visit a local fisherman's home. We return to Bangkok by bus in the late afternoon. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 6 - Bangkok • Fly to Luang Prabang, LaosAfter breakfast at our hotel, we depart for the airport for our flight to Luang Prabang, Laos. The ancient, royal capital of Laos, Luang Prabang is located on a peninsula between the Mekong and Khan rivers with green mountains all around. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the quaintest towns in Southeast Asia. Upon arrival in Luang Prabang, we'll take a short bus ride and since large coaches aren't allowed in the inner city, we'll then use tuk-tuks, the local mode of transport, and enjoy an included lunch along the peaceful banks of the Khan River. After lunch, we'll check into our hotel and have an orientation walk around the neighborhood. Set in spectacular scenery, Luang Prabang is famous for the more than 30 active temples and hundreds of architectural treasures that reside here. It will be like a journey into the distant past as we mingle with monks and local people heading to market and going about their daily business. Notice the many 19th-century French Colonial villas mixed in with the more traditional Lao-style homes. Next, we'll hop aboard local transport to visit the royal temple Wat Xieng Thong, the oldest in the city. Originally built of wood in 1560, it was reconstructed in brick and stucco following a fire in the late 19th century. Then we head to Phousi Hill, in the center of the old town. Here you may wish to climb the 328 steps and at the top, overlook most of Luang Prabang. You'll enjoy views of the Khan and Mekong rivers, and if the weather obliges, enjoy a colorful sunset. We'll continue on to a night market, and then we'll have dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 7 - Alms-giving ceremony • A Day in the Life of a local village • Home-Hosted Lunch FOUNDATION VISITGet a window into the lives of members of a Hmong community in their village. Today we rise very early to participate in an ancient Buddhist tradition: alms-giving to local monks. In the quiet of early morning (around 6am), we watch as hundreds of monks parade solemnly and single-file through the streets of Luang Prabang, collecting food offerings from the citizens who, in turn, receive prayers for their families and friends. Dressed in traditional Lao orange robes, the monks provide a sense of calm and solemnity to the inhabitants of the city each morning. We'll walk to a nearby temple with the monks and have a few minutes to ask them about their way of life before they sit down to their breakfast. Next, we'll visit a nearby market where we'll have typical Laotian breakfast foods for our own morning meal. We'll also purchase ingredients to bring to our Home-Hosted Lunch. Then we set out to experience A Day in the Life of a local village, where we'll get to meet young students at a local elementary school, supported in part by Grand Circle Foundation—part of the World Classroom initiative. We'll then walk to a nearby village of the Hmong hill tribe, an indigenous people of Laos' northern highlands. Here, we'll be welcomed inside the home of a local shaman. After a lively discussion with village leaders, we'll enjoy a Home-Hosted Lunch which we help to prepare. We return to Luang Prabang for some free time to explore before dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 8 - Cruise the Mekong River • Explore Pak Ou CaveWe start our day in a local village, Baan Xang Kong, to learn about their paper traditions. From there, we'll embark on an excursion along one of the longest rivers in the world. The Mekong River, or "mother of all rivers," supports some 90 million people who produce 54,000 square miles of rice every year. Also home to more species of giant fish than any other river, this majestic waterway is said to produce balls of light along its surface, which the locals attribute to the Phaya Naga, or Mekong Dragons. Our Mekong cruise takes us to a rural village known for producing a local rice "whiskey," and to Pak Ou Cave, filled with thousands of Buddha icons. Three-wheeled tuk-tuks bring us back to Luang Prabang for some leisure time. Dinner will be on your own this evening.
DAY 9 - Fly to Vientiane • Home-Hosted DinnerWe spend our final morning in Luang Prabang exploring the Royal Palace Museum, which was built from 1904-1909 during the reign of King Sisavang Vong and served as his palace. Today it is a museum where you can see the royal throne and other artifacts. The building itself is a fine example of the French beaux-arts style and traditional Lao artwork. The ground floor of the museum is divided into several halls and rooms displaying gifts from other countries to the Lao kings and collections of swords and Buddha images. Then enjoy lunch on your own before we take a short flight to Vientiane, Laos' easy-going capital. Despite its growing population, the city still retains a small-town feel: Laundry dries in the sun on French-style balconies, and street vendors spread out their wares on blankets and banana leaves. When we arrive in the capital this afternoon, we'll take a brief orientation walk, perhaps witnessing group aerobics at King Anouvong Park. We'll experience life in Vientiane this evening as the guests of a local family for a Home-Hosted Dinner.
DAY 10 - Vientiane landmarks tourSee the Cu Chi Tunnels used in the Vietnam War
DAY 11 - Vientiane • Fly to Phnom Penh, Cambodia • Royal PalaceAfter breakfast at the hotel, we head to the airport for our flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After lunch on our own, we'll visit the Royal Palace, home of the present King Norodom Sihamoni. The palace was opened in 1870 and now contains the Royal Residence, the Throne Hall, and the Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morokat), which draws its name from the more than 5,000 silver tiles that cover its floor. We check in to our hotel afterwards. Later this evening, we'll have dinner at a local restaurant.
DAY 12 - Phnom Penh • Visit Tuol Sleng Prison Museum & Killing Fields of Choeung EkAfter breakfast, we visit the Tuol Sleng Prison Museum and the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek—both grim reminders of Cambodia's bloody past under Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge. It is almost inconceivable to confront the nature of true evil here in this gentle land, but the Buddhist memorial at Choeung Ek commemorates the 1.7 million victims of the 1975-79 Pol Pot genocide. This execution site is one of many throughout Cambodia. After lunch at a local restaurant and some time to relax, we'll witness a dance performance by some children at the Champey Academy of Arts, an organization that preserves Khmer culture. We'll then enjoy a ride in a remok (the Cambodian version of a tuk-tuk, a three-wheeled motor rickshaw). Please note: The Champey Academy of Arts is closed Sundays and public holidays. If our visit falls on one of these days, we will visit the academy on Day 11 instead; and our visit to the Royal Palace will take place on Day 12. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 13 - Phnom Penh • Fly to Siem Reap • Cruise on Tonle Sap LakeDiscover a local floating market in Siem Reap
DAY 14 - Explore Siem Reap • Optional Banteay Srei tour OPTIONAL TOURDiscover one of the oldest and most preserved temple sites in Cambodia
DAY 15 - Siem Reap • Explore Angkor Wat templesExplore Angkor Wat temples
DAY 16 - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), VietnamAfter breakfast at the hotel, we head to the airport for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the country's largest city. While many locals still call the city Saigon, the city was officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976. We embark on an included city tour this afternoon, passing the French Quarter and the Catholic Cathedral of Notre Dame. Dressed in beautiful stained glass, the church was completed in 1880 and is said to stand on the site of an old pagoda. We also see the architecture of the majestic Post Office, built during the same time period and featuring two enormous murals depicting maps of Vietnam as it was many decades ago. Later, we explore the landmark Ben Thanh Market, where local merchants peddle everything from carved wooden animals and coffee beans to delicately painted cookware. Dinner is at a local restaurant this evening.
DAY 17 - Ho Chi Minh City • City tour • Optional cyclo-rickshaw ride, traditional water puppet show & dinner OPTIONAL TOURSee the Cu Chi Tunnels used in the Vietnam War
DAY 18 - Ho Chi Minh City • Mekong Delta discoveryAfter breakfast, we journey outside of Ho Chi Minh City to discover Vietnam's famous Mekong Delta. We'll drive to the picturesque province of Ben Tre, where we'll enjoy a brief walk through Ben Tre village—famous for its coconut plantations—and take a sampan ride along one of the town's scenic and peaceful canals. We'll also visit a coconut candy workshop to learn about making the sweet keo dua the region is known for, and cruise to nearby Phoenix Island, where we'll learn about the local belief started by Ong Dao Dua, known as the "Coconut Monk." Then, after lunch at a local restaurant, we'll drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, where we have some time at leisure before regrouping for a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
DAY 19 - Ho Chi Minh City • Visit Cu Chi TunnelsSee the Cu Chi Tunnels used in the Vietnam War
DAY 20 - Ho Chi Minh City • Return to U.S.We rise before daybreak for an early morning flight back to the U.S.
In order to qualify for the GWT Past Traveler Discount of 5% on the land portion of the trip, you must advise the reservation specialist at time of depositing on your 2019 trip which GWT trip you traveled on (date/name of departure and year) over the past 5 years.
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Please note this departure is not exclusive to women but will be comprised of Gutsy Women Travel participants co-sharing the overall trip capacity with members of OAT resulting in a larger group size compared to the traditional Gutsy Women Travel trips designed exclusively for women.
This trip will be operated on behalf of Gutsy Women Travel (GWT) clients by award winning Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT). There are 5 Twin bedded rooms and 6 single accommodations rooms with no single supplement blocked on this trip. Once single rooms are sold out, women can secure a guaranteed share in a twin room accommodation. This trip is designed for GWT clients however if room block is not sold by 120 days prior to departure date, the trip can be opened up to OAT clients and will be co-ed. However the group size will always be capped at no more than 16 participants. There will be a dedicated OAT licensed, local travel director assigned to this GWT group block departure.
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The academy, founded in 1780, recognizes international achievement in science, the arts, business and public leadership. The organization has brought together the nation's leading figures from universities, government, business and the creative arts to exchange ideas and promote knowledge in the public interest.
Professor Wm. Roger Louis, the Kerr Chair in English History and Culture and director of the university's British Studies Program, is a leading scholar of British history. He is the author or editor of more than 30 books on the history, literature and politics of the British Empire. Louis' latest book is Ends of British Imperialism: The Scramble for Empire, Suez and Decolonization (2006). In 2005, he published Burnt Orange Britannia, a collection of autobiographical essays by faculty and friends of The University of Texas.
Among his many accomplishments, Louis was president of the American Historical Association in 2001 and is editor-in-chief of The Oxford History of the British Empire. In 2009 students at the university selected him as the Professor of the Year. He is also a UT Distinguished Teaching Professor.
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My name is Sebastian Lindstrom, and I'm the villain of this story. I've decided to lay myself bare. To tell the truth for once in my hollow life, no matter how dark it gets. And I can assure you, it will get so dark that you'll find yourself feeling around the blackened corners of my mind, seeking a door handle that isn't there. Don't mistake this for a confession. I neither seek forgiveness nor would I accept it. My sins are my own. They keep me company. Instead, this is the true tale of how I found her, how I stole her, and how I lost her. She was a damsel, one who already had her white knight. But every fairy tale has a villain, someone waiting in the wings to rip it all down. A scoundrel who will set the world on fire if that means he gets what he wants. That's me. I'm the bad guy.
Going into 'The Good Guy' was my own choice and doing of course; knowing that this was a 'dark romance' which clearly didn't involve traditional ideas of love but rather of obsession and the funny way emotions (or lack thereof) work is entirely on me.
And I wasn't surprised to find that this wasn't quite my cup of tea at all, even though Celia Aaron does a pretty good job in portraying a Sebastian who wavered between childish bewilderment and cold, un-empathetic psychopath and the rather thorough unravelling of how he reacted to the world around him.
There were parts that I thought absolutely ridiculous – notions that went against my own ideas of love and need at least -, more so when I couldn't quite imagine someone like Camille reacting to Sebastian the way she did after a while. Yet Aaron's contrast between Sebastian and Link, if it was just to show the former in a better light or to show the different sides of villainy didn't quite convince me either, because it merely felt like a trapped choice between bad (unfeeling psycho) and worse (sleazy cheating bastard) rather than opt for who might be the good, or in this case, the better guy.
But that admittedly, might be my own (possibly limited) understanding of normal' relationships speaking when there are clearly other shades of grey that I can't personally attest to.
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Environmental Health: An Integrative Approach (2018-2020)
Environmental health is based on the premise that what we eat or are exposed to in our environment has a direct effect upon our health. It examines the impact of air pollutants, pesticides, heavy metals, toxins and other environmental factors on the health of individuals and populations. From historical environmental events like lead poisoning in ancient Rome to the potential impact of phthalates in modern times, this course explores the interaction between the environment and human health, and its role in mediating disease.
Designed for medical and nursing personnel, in this Environmental Health course you will examine the importance of considering environmental factors in virtual patient cases; develop a working knowledge of the strengths and limitations of environmental health research; and understand why certain populations, such as children, are particularly vulnerable. After completing this course, you will be better prepared to give informed and insightful responses to patients' questions about the ever-evolving field of environmental health.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Appraise the emerging research links between environmental toxins and the documented rise of complex chronic illness; such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, cancers, neurodevelopmental disorders and reproductive health, and identify how an integrative medicine model may be applied in both prevention and treatment.
- Identify the primary categories of chemical toxins present in the environment, and interpret how their mechanism of actions may impact human health.
- Recognize and identify the range of toxins known to demonstrate endocrine disruptor activity in humans.
- Identify vulnerable patient populations in terms of environmental toxin exposures.
- Apply a structured approach to taking an environmental medicine history that includes consideration of potential toxins in air, land, and water.
- Acquire familiarity with consumer resources that can help individuals reduce unnecessary environmental toxin exposures, and recognize how cultural and socioeconomic status may influence their number of exposures and ability to limit exposure.
- Assess the impact of some of the emerging technologies and agricultural practices on environmental medicine and how they are affecting human health.
- Identify several resources for patients and clinicians interested in environmental advocacy.
Completion Requirements
Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. Upon successful completion you will be able to print your certificate of completion.
- Introduction to Environmental Health
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This enduring material educational program is intended for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, psychologists, and psychiatrists in any specialty. In addition, all healthcare professionals who have an interest in an integrative approach to healing are targeted.
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Complete all the course work, course evaluation, and the final test with a score of 70% or better. Upon successful completion you will be able to print your certificate of completion.
Current CNE Approval Period: 2/19/2018 to 2/19/2020
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The University of Arizona College of Medicine — Tucson designates this enduring material for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course includes an assessment of 16 questions that you must answer 70% correctly or above in order to receive credit for participation. You are allowed unlimited re-attempts.
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A nice day on the water with almost perfect weather (light winds). Took David and several of his friends out for the afternoon.
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The high value returns on social media are in the following 4 Disciplines. The little section of my Google Chrome taskbar is my activity hub for everything social. By focusing on the core value of each discipline you can begin to develop your own process for engaging and influencing people (customers) using social media. Here's the short intro to what you need to know.
Google Analytics [GA in Less Than 2 Minutes]
When Google made their powerful analytics tool FREE to the masses, they sealed their leadership in the search, manage, and respond portion of social media. But be forewarned, Google Analytics is a beast. Easy to get into, tough to master. When the CEO has access to the GA account on your site you might be in for some fun explaining, even when they don't want to listen. The first step with GA is to establish a baseline of engagement, traffic, and activity that you will track. Starting with 100 page views a month and moving the needle up to 10,000, and you've got something to show. Then find a few measurable stats that you think can have significant impact on your business goals. Use GA to track your progress at moving the performance on those 2 – 3 important metrics. And make sure the ones you pick are actually actionable. Meaning, if you learn something from your measurement, make sure that you can make adjustments and optimization choices based on those results. Nothing is worse than a page full of charts and graphs (people love to call them dashboards) that have not one single actionable result. To measure is smart. To use measurement to make changes that improve results, that's the golden standard of Google Analytics Wizardry.
Facebook [fCommerce – Making Money on Facebook]
Long on audience but short on results. Even with tools like GA it is hard to calculate the value of an active Facebook Fan page. If your job, as a social media leader, is to drive conversions for your business (conversions = sales of your service or widget) you will find very quickly that plotting a straight line from LIKE on facebook to SALE on your website is not as easy as it might be. And when you imagine using the facebook advertising platform to SELL something, you might look into the results of 99.9% of the companies using Facebook Ads. You may get a lot of "views" (impressions, eyeballs) but you are not likely to push the needle above 0.03% CTR (click through rate). Yep, that's correct. Most FB ads pull in the 0.005% – 0.01% range. While you're getting a lot of impressions, there are very very very few people interested in clicking on your ad. And once they click on it, that's the beginning of the problem. You can expect bounce rates (meaning the clicker spent less than 5 seconds on your page) to be in the 80% – 90% range. So when you do the math, you get millions of impressions, for hundreds of clicks, for about 10 actual page views. Your results may vary, slightly. But Facebook advertising has some maturing to do before small and medium businesses can gain anything from using them. Unless your a couponing business, then you might have hit the FB Ad sweetspot.
LinkedIn [Get Your LinkedIn Profile Right]
Little secret: The business conversations are going on inside LinkedIN. What Facebook is to social, LinkedIN is to business. Now it's not all awesomeness, LinkedIN has it's own problems. But you need to get a LinkedIN strategy together. Another little know secret: posting items to the Groups you belong to on LinkedIN has about a 50% higher CTR than any other free placement I've found. So easy on the LinkedIN ads and heavy on the LinkedIN participation. They've also got a Q and A section, but I've not gotten much traction from answering or asking questions. And of course LinkedIN is your rolodex, so treat it with respect. Don't start spamming the groups, or contacts with your marketing information, but when you have something useful to share, LinkedIN might be the best bang for your time. And I do find that networking with LinkedIN contacts is a very effective way to reach influencers and customers. It's not just about looking for a job, LinkedIN is the business referral network that you need to pay attention to.
Twitter [1-2-3 Guide to Twitter]
So much has been hyped about Twitter that it's hard for most people to fathom what is going on without some sort of Twitter coaching. Dell's Factory Outlet success on Twitter is a great story, but it's unlikely to hold many informational nuggets for your business. So what does Twitter do to enhance your social media strategy? 1. You can do quick searches using search.twitter.com to find out if people are mentioning your product or service. 2. You can benchmark your Twitter mentions against your direct competitors. 3. You can identify upcoming trends that people are beginning to tweet about before they hit your marketing teams radar. (you might be your marketing team, and if so, Twitter can be a great tool) 4. You can use Twitter to ask technical or social questions about anything. 5. You can connect with a bunch of people at once. 6. You can promote yourself and your work, as long as that is not all you do. 7. You can learn what works for your social messaging using Twitter. If something resonates people will respond or ReTweet it to their followers. 8. And sure, you can send out coupons and deals on Twitter, like dell.com/twitter can attest.
So as part of my work, I am constantly flittering around between the four systems above. And it can feel like I'm not accomplishing much. And then along comes a customer testimonial, that hits the sweet spot and you get 500 referrals in a week, with a bounce rate in the low 40's and maybe even a conversion or two.
John McElhenney
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The Disciplines of Social Media:
- The 10th Discipline of Social Media; Socializing Your Content Effectively
- The 9th Discipline of Social Media: Listening. Building Your Social Media Dashboard
- The 8th Discipline of Social Media; Tagging with Delicious, ReFinding Your Links
- The 7th Discipline of Social Media; KLOUT, the New Measure of Influence
- The 6th Discipline of Social Media: Slideshare Is Great for Marketing
- The 5th Discipline of Social Media; Story, Voice, and Connective Threads
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Royal Distributing
Started in 1990, Royal Distributing has built a reputation as a leader in after market snowmobile and ATV products. No matter what you're looking for, Royal carries all the 'toys' for sports enthusiasts of any age.
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The Guelph location on Woodlawn Road (former Wellington Motors site) which opened unofficially in July 2004, is the hub of the operation. The BIG NEWS at Royal this year is the ADDITION of their NEWEST RETAIL LOCATION in WHITBY, Ontario. They are very proud of this new superstore that opened September 30th, 2010. This store brings the great Royal Distributing products, prices and service to a whole new market, east o
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Looking for clothes? Royal carries a huge selection for men, women and children from popular lines including Fox, Joe Rocket, Shift, Thor and more!
Customer satisfaction is the main priority. Royal Distributing has built a reputation for filling orders quickly and accurately – something that appeals to a steady base of regular customers across North America.
For more information visit one of the Royal Distributing stores in Guelph, Innisfil or Whitby. By telephone you can call 1-800-265-2970 or visit http://www.royaldistributing.com/
Pro 6 Cycles
Pro 6 Cycle Inc. is a Toronto leader in racing and performance service. Toronto, Canada's largest sport bike market, was missing a shop like Pro 6 Cycle until Sandy Noce opened its doors in 1996.
Pro 6 Cycle services all of the R.A.C.E. Series rounds in Ontario and all Pro 6 Cycle Track Days. The addition of Dunlop, the world leader in motorcycle race and street tires, has become their centerpiece of trackside vending. For more information visit www.pro6cycle.com or call 1-866-789-PRO6.
Our team has been truly impressed with Dunlop Racing Tires since we switched to the brand. The feedback available from the front racing slick is phenomenal on our Ducati 1198S. Pushing the front in corner one at shannononville has become a frequent highlight to the race weekends! Dunlop Racing Tires are available, in Canada, through Pro 6 Cycle. For more information visit www.pro6cycle.com or www.dunlopmotorcycle.com .
BMW Motorrad Canada is the motorcycle division of BMW Canada Inc. The Canadian headquarters are located in Richmond Hill, Ontario and they currently have 21 retailers across Canada selling the entire line-up of motorcycles, maxi-scooters, rider apparel and accessories. BMW Motorrad Canada has been a proud and active partner of the Canadian Superbike Championship for over a decade. www.bmw-motorrad.ca
At Windmill Motorsports and Machine they know your motorcycle, motocross bike, cruiser, ATV etc is more than a tool that gets you from point A to point B, it's your freedom. Your power sports equipment lets you enjoy your free time. On or off road at the race track or on trails near the cottage. You depend on it, so it's important your equipment receives quality repairs and service.
When you bring your toy to Windmill Motorsports and Machine, they make sure you leave trouble-free so you can have your freedom, and your peace of mind. For more information please visit www.windmillmotorsports.com
Bell Helmets
Bell exists to inspire and enable the next generation of boundary breakers. It is built from Auto Racing, Motorcycle and Bicycle culture. They don't jsut make helmets; the make possibilities. Born in a garage. Fueled by grease and will. Guided by pure intent to encourage the world to live, ride drive and thrive. Hand-in-hand with the world's best drivers and riders, Bell continues to enable the world's best to be their best…as it aways has. Bell-Established 1954. Proven ever since. For more information please visit www.bellhelmets.com
Speed and Strength Motorcycle leathers and gloves are designed to suit all types of riders, from first-timers to serious motorcyclists. Although a relatively new company, Speed and Strength have established themselves as a motorcycle manufacturer known for designing producgts that protect riders from impact while being light, comfortable and stylish. http://ssgear.com/
The company Hindle Exhaust Systems actually started in 1982, the year Lang retired from professional motorcycle racing. However Lang had been designing pipes for several years, starting on his own bikes in 1969. Hindle was first located in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It was a small company starting out in Lang's personal shop. Lang said "If I could sell one pipe a day, I would be satisfied!" Hindle then opened up a factory in Northern Ontario to build his pipes. At that time, Lang's personal shop still served as the design shop. After a couple of years, Lang moved the shop to the town of Uxbridge just north east of Toronto.
Presently, Hindle Exhaust Systems houses their manufacturing facility in Port Perry, Ontario, Canada. All designs and manufacturing are done in-house on various state-of-the-art machining. Hindle prides itself on quality and performance. http://www.hindle.com/
After more than 22 years, Perry has no regrets and is proud to supply the mechanics of Laval and the North Shore, and advising automotive enthusiasts who like to repair their own vehicles. Since 1994 the business has grown into a large successful company and in 2008, the area of store and storage had to be almost doubled to meet for the greater demand. In 2010, Perry Auto Laval was a finalist in Laval's Dunamis Award for distributors. In 2011 Perry Auto Laval won the award for Small Business under 15 Employees and in 2012 followed it up with a win in Family Business. Perry Auto Laval was awarded the coveted JOBBER of the YEAR award in 2015 – voted by his peers with Auto Value / Vast Auto! Check out the Perry Auto Laval website http://www.perryautolaval.com/
When it boils down to it, the products that Peformance Friction use are a reflection of who they are. You can tell a lot about a person from the products they use. Their character. Their values. Their objectives.
At Performance Friction, they have used their mission to build a culture.
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It's a mindset, an attitude, a commitment.http://www.performancefriction.com/
Since 2000, GianMajor Inc. has been solving problems for clients in real ways. Designing parts, making parts, designing machines to make parts. True problem solutions are the key to successful business projects. For more information contact John at www.gianmajor.com or at 450-663-4949.
Armour Bodies bodywork has award-winning fit and finish that took the industry by storm when Armour Bodies scored among the leaders in every single category in the Roadracing World bodywork comparison. This bodywork was rated to have exceptional fit, the highest durability and was #1 in surface finish and flexibility. www.armourbodies.ca.
Woodcraft Technologies – designers, manufactures and distributors. Producing some of the worlds finest and most innovative products for motorcycle road racing and track day usage. We produce engine case protection covers, frame and axle slider protection, clip-on handle bars sets and risers, rear set control kits, and tire warmers. We also are US distributors for Skutrnet products which include: GoPro & Garmin camera mounts, key switch elimination harnesses and exhaust servo elimination black boxes. We are also the US importer and distributor of the Armour Bodies race bodywork which was consider the best available in a RoadRacing World test. http://www.woodcraft-cfm.com


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The coelacanth was discovered in 1938, after many scientists believed it went extinct with the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Because of its prehistoric features, scientists believe that it represents an earlier step in evolution before fish turned into four-legged creatures or amphibians. Its unique features, such as its paired lobe fins that extend from its body like legs and its hinged joint in the skull that widens the coelacanth's mouth, both make it a rare "living fossil". Although there are only about 1,000 of them in the world, these fish can live up to 60 years and often grow to be about six feet long.
Bonus Fact: The coelacanth's brain fills only 1.5 percent of its cranial cavity. The rest is filled with fat.


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Tips on How to Keep Your Carpets Looking New and Smelling Fresh
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Few materials are more natural or more beautiful than carpeting. Not only does carpeting give your home a warm, homey feel, but it also offers thermal and acoustic benefits. Many people mistakenly believe that maintaining carpets is more work than other hardwood flooring options, but with...Read More


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DJ GarGar's unconventional San Diego band samples
The Beautiful State draws from No Knife, Buck-O-Nine and others
Jay Allen Sanford 2 p.m., Dec. 5
D.D. Deville: Vocals | Guy Gunz: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric) | Johnny Basher: Drums, Percussion | Stevie Wild: Guitar (acoustic), Guitar (electric), Keyboards | Tommy Too Tuff: Bass guitar, Vocals
Genre: Covers | Standards, Metal | Hardcore, Rock
Sound description: '80s hair metal and hard rock.
RIYL: Guns N' Roses, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Twisted Sister, Motley Crue
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Inception: San Diego, 2008
Influences: Guns N' Roses, Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Poison, Warrant, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Heart, Loverboy, Motley Crue, Journey, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Whitesnake
Lipstick N Leather plays music from a time when glam rock ruled the radio. A time of taking the T-tops off the IROC and partying hard with your closest hair-farmer friends. A time when every song boasted blazing guitars, throbbing bass, pounding drums, and awe-inspiring vocals that could launch a thousand pumped fists.
Why cover the glam-hair hits instead of playing original music? Singer D.D. Dre Deville says, "For me, it's not 'instead of,' it's 'in addition to.' I also sing for an original band based in Orange County called Sick Eddy. I enjoy the pride that comes from singing songs I wrote, but I love the enthusiasm and fun that comes with the cover band."
What kind of songs do you play? "Only the best songs that make the young girls cry," says bass player Tommy 2 Tuff, "and make the older ladies throw up their bras."
"We are a party band," says guitarist Guy Gunz. "We can go into any club or party, and people can sing along with the songs we play right from the first song. I have done original music before, and it's great, but I am focusing now on giving people a great time."
Stevie Wilde, on guitar and keys, explains how they choose their set list: "Each member develops her or his wish list. After compiling a master list, we narrow it down by imagining that we're playing those songs in front of a packed tavern."


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Saturday, October 3, 2015
What's in My Travel Bag
For a beauty blogger, narrowing down what I bring on vacation to just the essentials is a chore. After all, I have over ten deep drawers full of polish, blushes, foundations, and other bath and body products.
When I went to London, the struggle was real. I was going to be spending many days in another country and while I was certain that if I was missing anything, one of their drug stores would have me covered, I didn't want to have to go hunting down any stores or figuring out which brands were comparable. Plus, the exchange rate from USD to GBP is not favorable, so I wanted to avoid spending money unnecessarily. (AKA: have more money to bring back British cosmetics!)
So here is everything I packed below:
The Hawaii lotion, Pantene root boster bottle, dry shampoo, and face wipes were packed in a gallon bag in my suitcase on their own. However, everything else fit into my Victoria's Secret double-sided cosmetics case.
So what exactly did I bring?
Let's break it down!
This is pretty much my core collection of cosmetics. I love my Make Up Forever HD foundation with my Beauty Blender sponge and have been using Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion since I was 13. I don't think I'll ever give it up.
My blush and bronzer are from Physician's Formula, while my eyeshadow is Wet n Wild. Of course, I can't forget my Maybelline Great Lash either.
Some odds and ends include my Philosophy Peppermint Bark lip gloss, Clean and Clear face wash, and my Blistex Medicated Lip Balm, which is the absolute best if you have dry, chapped, or sunburnt lips. Seriously. Mine have been gone in 24 hours with this stuff!
Also, my Simple Radiance makeup remover and face wash wipes are the find of the last year, which I discovered after visiting Caravan Stylist Studio prior to New York Comic Con. They take off ALL of my makeup, but don't dry out my skin in the slightest. I couldn't survive without these!
Lastly, the ELF Mist and Set Spray totally keeps my makeup fresh and in tact all day long, rain or shine, heat or cold. Can't leave home without it!
My five go-to lipsticks: L'Oreal Colour Riche in Zoe's Red (for Zoe Saldana) and Blake's Red (for Blake Lively), MAC Hot Tahiti (my all-time favorite!), Zoya Mackenzie, and Maybelline Whisper Who Wore it Red-er.
I took some common odds and ends in the form of a nail file, buffer, glue, and powder. Also, the Cutex Remover Pads (made of felt) worked fast and diligently, even on my holographic glitter polish with the Essie Watercolor Silks on top.
I also packed the Zoya Naked Manicure System, the special manicure swabs, and a mini bottle of Out the Door Top Coat. It's not my favorite top coat, but it's effective and the only one I could find in a mini size that I approved of.
So there you have it! Everything that was in my makeup case on vacation, which is double-sided. Really, it was the best purchase I've made in a long while from the Victoria's Secret Outlet. HIGHLY recommended!
Anything you consider to be an essential when you travel? What would YOU take on vacation?
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"Scandalous Leadership and Organization Culture: A Theme Runs Through It"Business Ethics magazine (2011)
It's been quite a field day for those of us engaged in the responsibility "business" or who are passionate about the paradigm shift in consciousness now underway. As some consistency in a better direction takes hold regarding the economic recovery, the trickle has become an avalanche. The disturbing revelations out of Penn State's "Happy Valley" and Syracuse University are part of a series of sorry stories in the ongoing saga of breached trust and confidence among peoples, institutions, and their leaders.
- ethics,
- leadership,
- responsibility,
- corporate responsibility,
- integrity
- Advertising and Promotion Management,
- Business,
- Business and Corporate Communications,
- Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics,
- Communication,
- Communication Technology and New Media,
- Critical and Cultural Studies,
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations,
- Organizational Behavior and Theory,
- Organizational Communication,
- Social and Behavioral Sciences,
- Social Influence and Political Communication and
- Strategic Management Policy
Publication DateDecember 1, 2011
Citation InformationArt Stewart. ""Scandalous Leadership and Organization Culture: A Theme Runs Through It"" Business Ethics magazine (2011)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/art_stewart/13/


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For those who love their country, a group that I believe includes the majority of my compatriots, we have fallen upon hard times. The naively patriotic celebration of the Fourth of July characteristic of my years in elementary school is a thing of the barely memorable past; but most of us nonetheless have a benign awareness of a holiday that arrives with the really hot weather and legitimates if it doesn't actually require firing up the backyard grill. This year, however, the associations most likely to stay in the mind are those of racial tension, racial violence, and an endless outpouring of hasty opinion, ludicrously referred to as a "conversation", that coheres only in the utter certainty of each contributor concerning the correctness of the views expressed.
Is the nation doomed to endless racial discord? If your perspective is that of hour-to-hour, day-to-day, week-to-week, it might well seem so. But education, and education's important enabler, advancing age, might suggest something more hopeful. Among the more politically incorrect attitudes one can express on an American college campus is that in the long run things have improved dramatically and are continuing to improve even now. The thing is, which are you going to believe: "studies" by politically partisan sociologists or your own lying eyes? If you elect to go with your own eyes you are of course going to be dependent on the "anecdotal" evidence of your personal experience, a social-scientific no-no. Even so, as Galileo once remarked, anecdotally, eppur si muove. My anecdote will concern my fiftieth high school reunion, which took place quite a while ago, in 2004.
My years of public primary and secondary education were disrupted by my father's peripatetic work, which took him for relatively short stays over wide swaths of the South and West. In my junior year (1952-3) the family relocated, briefly, to a small oil refinery town in East Texas. That is where I graduated from high school, though my family had already moved on again, and I was boarded with friends. This town had a sizable black minority, with which I had practically no contact whatsoever. The schools were racially segregated, and the black high school, separate and palpably unequal, was out of mind as well as out of sight. Otherwise the place was pretty much like the "Anarene" of Larry McMurtry's The Last Picture Show, though a bit larger. I hated it, and I loved it.
I graduated in the late spring of 1954. The date that the Supreme Court ruled in the case of "Brown vs Board of Education" was May 17, 1954, three days before my eighteenth birthday. The issue was hotly debated among my peers, and the decision approved of by but a few. I went off to college in Tennessee, an act already culturally transgressive. Within months I had fallen out of correspondence with my two or three closest high-school companions, people I would have thought would remain bosom friends for life, and who under less remorseless geographical circumstances almost certainly would have. Every "now" has its "fierce urgency," and never more so than in the years of youth, so crowded with novelty, challenge, and opportunity, and so bereft of steadying perspective. One thing led to another. I went abroad for further study. I married a foreigner. I began a family and a career "in the East"—like Jay Gatsby! I never returned to Texas, except much later, to give lectures in urban academic settings. But the long reach of the Class of '54 Planning Committee tracked me down, and I had no hesitation in signing up for the Fiftieth Reunion. I flew to Dallas and rented a car.
I had a ball, but I want to keep the focus on the racial theme. The town had probably doubled in size. There was a big new high school. I could not even find my old house or church. I remembered many, perhaps even most of the classmates who showed up; and I was forced to contemplate the unequal ways in which age ravages men and women. There were a couple of professionally impressive classmates. One had been the head of the Texas Wildlife Commission. Another was married to the former lieutenant governor of the state! But we were as lily-white a group as we had been when we stumbled across the stage in 1954, only maybe now calla lily gray.
Public secondary education in Texas is, generally speaking, an extension of the football team. Naturally the reunion was built around the Homecoming game, and attendance at it was naturally de rigueur. The Reunion Class had special seating, and we were repeatedly mentioned by the announcer on the loudspeaker. I personally was singled out as "the only Rhodes Scholar to come out of Titus County". The stands went wild. I'd be being disingenuous if I denied being tickled pink.
But I want to tell you about what was happening on the field. What was happening on the field was the home team's largely black backfield running, passing, and punting to the enthusiastic applause of a seriously interracial crowd. Then there was the half-time "show": a really challenged wind section and about three dozen high-stepping majorettes in satin and sequins, though mainly leg. I could not fail to note that many of them seemed to be Latinas. I don't remember much of a Hispanic population in this place fifty years ago. That seemed to have changed. Fifty years earlier the ne plus ultra of social success and "popularity" for high-school males was prowess on the gridiron. For high school females it was being in the cheerleaders' peep show. I saw no evidence that that had changed, but a lot else had.


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Alec Soth: Sleeping by the Mississippi
Revered as one of the best photobooks of recent years, Sleeping by the Mississippi, captures the life along the America's 'Third Coast', combining the documentary approach with a poetic sensibility.
Wim Wender's Polaroids
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What feels better than Gucci on Gucci? Gucci with a side of budget buy.
Paris Jackson probably wasn't trying to be a master of mixing high and low when she paired her Gucci tee with her belt while walking around L.A. Friday. But she proved that designer duds look just amazing with affordable finds. Her Ipanema Leah sandals in green come in at a whopping $32! A rubbery sandal, it's causal enough to wear to the season's upcoming beach trips and BBQs. The textured, geometric hardware also gives the shoe just enough design to wear with your street-style ensembles or whatever your choice of logos.
To keep the look cohesive, Paris matched the green tones in her shirt and belt with the shoes. She elevated the look by creating shape as well: Her oversize, tied tee cinched in at the waist while the jeans flared out at the ends, creating an hourglass illusion on the petite starlet.


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Catholics Celebrate Palm Sunday as the Path of Peace
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week as well as the last Sunday of Lent. You could also say it is one of the more distinctly Catholic holidays celebrated by the Church in all corners of the world. There will be a procession of palm fronds in parishes big and small.
The Story of Saint Cecilia
Saint Cecilia is the patron saint of great musicians, poets and hymns. She is one of the most revered early Roman martyrs and one of the seven women commemorated in the Canon of the Mass.
We celebrate the feast day of Saint Cecilia every year on November 22 and as this day approaches, let us reflect on her extraordinary life and steadfast faith.
Purgatory and Indulgences
November is the time when the Catholic Church focuses on specific prayers and actions for all souls who are waiting for purification in Purgatory.
At Mass the Church will set aside time for special prayers for the dead and other acts. You too can help relieve the suffering of those in Purgatory. This assistance is known as an indulgence and there are specific acts and prayers that can lift the departed souls out of Purgatory and into Heaven.
The Top 4 Catholic Medals for Men and Women
Many Catholics cherish these special pendants as reminders of God's grace. These special types of Catholic medals are visual identifications of our Faith.
Which is Best, Pewter or Sterling Silver Jewelry?
When making a jewelry purchase for yourself or as a gift you are often presented with a choice, pewter or sterling silver. Which is best? We'll let you decide based on your budget and your shopping preferences.
The Story of St. John Marie Vianney Patron Saint of Priests
St. John Marie Vianney was a priest who Pope Pius X proposed as a model of parochial clergy for his extraordinary devotion and life which he committed to the church ministry. In time for his feast day, which we celebrate on August 4. Let's revisit his inspiring and thought-provoking story.
The Story of St. Ignatius of Loyola – Founder of the Jesuits
Every July 31, we commemorate the feast day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the patron saint of the Society of Jesus, soldiers, educators and education. In time for this celebration, let us look back to his story and find inspiration in it.
What Does the Catholic Church Say About Gun Control?
Abortion. Euthanasia. Sacramental marriage. Artificial birth control. There is no question where Holy Mother Church stands on these issues. She frequently sounds the clarion call to remind us of our moral obligations in murky, godless societies. But what about gun control? Is there an undeniably clear Catholic position? Does your gun control position affect your salvation?
Why is Prayer So Powerful?
Prayer strengthens us in our daily battles against the Devil and temptation. Our lives are one enormous spiritual war, and prayer gets us battle-ready.
How Catholics Celebrate The Feast Of The Most Precious Blood Of Jesus
The most precious blood of Jesus is a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice. We celebrate the Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ in July.
Behind the Scenes of History at the Vatican – Hereford Cathedral Choir Perform at Papal Mass
For the first time since the English Reformation an Anglican choir have performed at such an important Papal Mass at the Vatican for the feast day of Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul
What is the Bread of Life?
What food did Almighty God provide for them every morning? Bread. What did Christ multiply for the hungry crowds who had gathered to hear Him teach? Bread.
Saint Josemaria Escriva and Opus Dei
Josemaria was a bright, hard-working little boy with a sunny disposition. His home life was bustling and joyful, with five siblings and happy, faithful Catholic parents. His life shifted suddenly when his three sisters all died at a young age and his family, suffering financial hardship from the father's job less, needed to move to a different town in Spain to find work.
What is the meaning of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart?
Catholicism is rich with stunning, faith-inspiring iconography as reminders of the Truths of our Faith. There are several ways to honor the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts, all of which deepen our fervent dedication to the Faith and shower us with special graces.
History of the Catholic Charismatic Movement
The Catholic Church encourages us to build a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit through a spiritual movement known as the Charismatic Movement. When the Holy Spirit came to the disciples during Pentecost, he presented gifts that they could use for sharing the good news of salvation and building the Kingdom of God.
Why is Mary Important to Catholics?
The Catholic understanding of the importance of Mary is so deep, rich, beautiful, and Biblically-based. Catholics are blessed to have a fullness of understanding of her role in salvation as well as a personal relationship with her.
What Can Saint Isidore the Farmer Teach Us?
The patron saint of farmers was a lousy farmer? How is that possible? The life of St. Isidore the Farmer is a vivid reminder that the Lord works in mysterious ways. What are the four most important lessons we can learn from this ordinary man who became the extraordinary patron saint of farmers, peasants, day laborers, rural communities?
The Story of Saint Isidore
Saint Isidore is the patron saint of farmers and rural communities. Born in Madrid, Spain, in the year 1110, he came from a poor family and spent many years working as a farm hand on the De Vargas estate beginning from his childhood. Isidore was very prayerful and devoted to attending Mass and receiving the Holy Eucharist.
How to Keep the Faith Alive in Young Catholics After Confirmation
Much like Easter, Confirmation suffers a mental 'exit point' for many young Catholics. As Easter is looked upon as the end of parent-imposed Lenten fast, some Catholic children treat Confirmation as the end of having anything to do with going to Mass or living a Christian life.
Saint Pius V Saved Europe with the Rosary!
Pope Saint Pius V, born Antonio Ghislieri, was ruler of the Papal States and head of the Catholic Church from January 8, 1566 until he passed away on 1572. He was the one responsible for assembling the alliance of Catholic states to fight off the Ottoman Empire's advancement in Eastern Europe.
Who is Saint Catherine of Siena?
Saint Catherine of Siena was a theologian who possessed a strong connection to the Catholic Church, a tertiary of the Dominican Order and a Scholastic Philosopher. She was born and raised in Siena where at a young age dedicated her life completely to God at a young age. Although her parents disapproved of her choice, she eventually joined the Sisters of the Penance of St. Dominic. Soon after taking her vows she received a mystical phenomenon called stigmata and experienced a mystical marriage.
Who is Saint Mark the Evangelist? Why is he Portrayed as a Winged Lion?
Saint Mark the Evangelist wrote the second gospel, the Gospel according to Mark. He is one of the four evangelists who penned the good news of Jesus. Not only did Mark write the Gospel, he also founded the Church of Alexandria, which is referred to in early Christianity as one of the most important episcopal sees. In his lifetime he evangelized the word of Christ not only in writing but by traveling great distances as a Christian missionary alongside Saint Paul and Saint Barnabas.
5 Excuse-Proof Ways to Getting to Sunday Mass
Maintaining a weekly Mass attendance is probably more important than ever. Still, the temptation to make excuses will be strong. What if you live in a country that's not predominantly Catholic? What if family circumstances get in the way? What if your job is compromised?
Good Friday – A Reminder for Catholics that the Crucifixion is Triumph Over Satan
For those born Catholic, images of Christ's crucifixion and death are not pleasant to look at or to think about. Many adults and young people alike find the fact that Jesus' death and suffering was actually a victory over Satan. How can being scourged and dying in such a horrifying manner be considered a victory?
What is Holy Thursday? The Meaning of Being a Good Christian
When people talk about Holy Week, the days that come to most people's minds is Good Friday, Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. However, Catholics should be aware that it comprises of more days than that. This day, Maundy Thursday, is an excellent example.
How Catholics Prepare for Easter Around the World
Catholics from all corners of the globe each have their own unique customs and places of worship as they celebrate Christ's Passion, Death and Resurrection. Today, let us explore their cultural traditions and see how our brothers and sisters in different countries share our faith.
Saint Joseph, A Role Model for Christian Fatherhood
In Catholic Tradition, there is more to St. Joseph than his mere presence in the Nativity Scene. His story and his saintly virtues also go beyond the story of Christmas. He is a role model of Christian Fatherhood in the face of today's many modern adversities.
Fast Facts about Saint Patrick
Out of the Church's many saints, St. Patrick is one of the few who have also attained the status of historical legend and national icon. He is also a great example of a dedicated missionary who, above all else, put the spread of Christ's message as his only purpose in life.
Who is Saint Katharine Drexel?
Although, Martin Luther King Jr. may be the most famous of all people to advocate for the plight of minorities in the United States, he wasn't the first. Nearly a century before the civil rights movement, there was Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People.
Prayers to Saint Sebastian
St. Sebastian is a very popular patron saint as he is the patron saint of Athletes and Soldiers. Due to his unwaiving commitment to Christ and the courageous way he faced his martyrdom, he serves as an example of true love of God. He is usually depicted standing in front of a tree with an arrow pierced through him.
How to Follow the First Two Great Commandments
We are part of God's spiritual family but this does not make us perfect or immune to our sinful nature. Our rights and responsibilities as Catholics guide us in how we express and exercise our faith in the world.
Let us look at what the first two great commandments are and what they mean:
Prayers to Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton married a wealthy businessman and was mother to five children. When her husband passed away she established a school in Boston, Massachusetts, to educate her children. She also opened a Catholic girl's school in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the patron saint for Loss of Parent or Child.
The Meaning of Four Way Medals: Catholic Symbols
There are many Catholic symbols that we can use in our everyday lives to remind us of our faith. Some choose to wear religious items for this purpose and one of the most popular example is the four and five way medal. These devotional medals are beautiful proclamations of our devotion to God.
Prayers to Saint Lucy
We pray for Saint Lucy's intercession in our lives for the preservation of the light of our eyes. She's the patron saint of the blind and visually impaired.
Prayers to Saint Juan Diego
Saint Juan Diego is the patron saint of Americans and Natives. Juan Diego was a married farmer with no children. He converted to the Faith at an older age. He is most known for his vision of Our Lady in a small town north of Mexico City. She left behind an image that became known as Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Saint Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe
Saint Juan Diego is the patron saint of indigenous peoples. He is not just recognized as the first Roman Catholic indigenous saint from the Americas, he is well known for having seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary four times. We celebrate his feast day every year on December 9.


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On a lark, I decided that it had been far too many days since I had last visited one of my favorite haunts so yesterday, after work, I made a bee-line to a Goodwill down the road from where the office. As always, after looking through the suits and dress coats finding that I had become much more discerning than before, I moved to the next area, the men's neck ties. There were quite a number of nice ones but I was looking for some name brand Italian flavors. It wasn't until I was halfway through the second large group and beginning to lose interest that I came across the much sought after but seldom seen name of Hermes. The green tie was quite wrinkled and it wasn't until I saw the Duc carriage with horse logo on the back that I refocused my eyes realizing in disbelief what I had just come across. This is only the second one of this name that I have found on any of the Goodwill tie racks and it certainly was a beautiful representation. Most ties these days are quite hard to differentiate the better names from the lesser known ones but this one was definitely in the very best quality category. The Goodwill price for this items was . . . $1.99, and after my senior discount, the price out the door was only $1.49. A very similar Pinces H tie on the Hermes web site, as a comparison, is listed for $195.00. That's a fantastic savings in anyone's book on a tie sitting right at the top of the heap.
The total cost of three items, including a really nice Setwell maple suit coat & pants hanger along with a 24-tie wood and metal hanger came to $5.96, no tax. I had six dollars in my pocket so I could not even think of buying the Armani suit or the Armani Collezioni jacket that were a size too small I ran across moments before but this was one fish I wasn't willing to let go of. I will have to listen to that little voice in my head more often when it tells me to check out the neighborhood Goodwill stores. But you know what they say about people who hear those little voices, don't you? (They find great deals!)


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Are you using Instagram to connect with your audience?
And if not, should you?
Okay, that's a loaded question.
Statistically speaking though, it makes business dollars and sense.
Scan these Instagram stats that show its breadth and depth worldwide. Then use them to shape your Instagram marketing strategy.
Bossy aren't I?
Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps an adventure photographer used to grow from 0 to 110,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear.
Instagram user statistics
Who's using Instagram? So nice of you to ask.
Well, over an eighth of the 7.6 billion people on the planet (and counting). A look at some Instagram user statistics to keep close to your marketing cuff.
1. 1 billion people use Instagram
Of the social networks, only Facebook and YouTube have more people logging in. With 500 million of them using Instagram—every day. Want (some of) them to 'like' your brand? Here's how.
2. 80% of users are outside the U.S.
That's a whole lot of global ad revenue for your products and services. With estimates of almost $7 billion in mobile ad revenue in 2018. Interested in doing business in India, Brazil, Indonesia, Turkey, Russia and Japan? Go for it. Tens of millions of active users for your global products.
3. 39% women, 30% men, for U.S. Instagrammers
See for yourself. Women more than men are using this photo sharing app. But the gap has decreased slightly the past couple years.
4. 59% of U.S. users are under 30
…between 18 and 29 years old. Conversely, 33 percent of Instagram users are between 30- and 49-years-old. Another thing, 70 percent of U.S. users have a post secondary education. Now go slice and dice your marketing campaign accordingly.
5. 72% of teens use Instagram, every day
Only second to Snapchat. Yet, 63 percent of 13- to 17-year-olds use Instagram daily, compared to 54 percent for Snapchat. Less users, more engagement on Instagram. All there for you to influence these young-uns with your t-shirts, bracelets, songs, videos, or whatever they like these days.
6. 95% of U.S. Instagrammers use Youtube
…followed by Facebook at 91 percent, and Snapchat at 60 percent. So what, you say? Tell a coherent story for your brand across these platforms. A nice bundle waiting to hear from you.
7. 35% of online adults use Instagram
…with 28 percent of them in the U.S. And they have money to buy your stuff. The right products for the right income earners. For those adult Instagram users:
- 30% earn up to $30K/year
- 42% earn $30K – $50K
- 32% earn $50K – $75K
- 42% earn $75K+
8. Quick view stats
Quite a few user stats so far, eh? Some more, consolidated. To keep things simple.
- 34% of Instagram users are millennials
- 22% of all Instagram users log in at least once a day
- 38% of users check Instagram multiple times a day
- 25% of smartphone owners use Instagram
That's some of the who's, now on to some of the how's…
Instagram usage statistics
How are people using Instagram? Another great question.
Let's learn some of the hows with these Instagram user statistics.
9. Under-25-year-olds use Instagram 32 minutes a day
Compared to 24 minutes per day for 25 and older. This is more than before. Why? Instagram stories. They make it easy to add a creative flair to any photo or video. You can do the same for your business.
10. Users 'like' 4.2 billion posts per day
…making Instagram the happiest place on the internet. And that was in 2016 when there were only 500 million Instagrammers. Is your brand feeling lonely? Get on the 'like' band-wagon to make new business friends. Again, here's how.
11. 95 million posts per day
And that was in 2016. Surely, a (large) portion of that action is open to your products. What are you waiting for?
12. 400 million Stories a day
Up from 300 million in October 2017. Most brands (2 million of them) are telling their stories with Stories. Over 50 percent one month in 2017. With a third of the most viewed Stories created by businesses. It's pretty obvious Stories work for brands, unless you're not telling any.
13. 80% increase, year-by-year, for videos
…while the number of videos created each day quadrupled from 2017. Yup, users love their video posts, right from the start. When they launched in 2013, 5 million videos were uploaded in the first 24 hours. Create and run a campaign to feed these video-carnivores. Like Lionsgate UK did for their flick.
14. 143M followers for Selena Gomez
With Christiano Renaldo, Beyoncé, and my fav, Dwayne Johnson, the Rock—all between 141 and 115 million Instagram groupies. The most popular Brand on Instagram? National Geographic, with over 91 million fans. Shoes, soccer, space, and underwear, too. Clearly, brands of all kinds are appealing to their people on Instagram.
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Alright. Speaking from my heart for over an hour to someone who puts those thoughts into paid words can be hard for me. The older I get the more I want my voice to be mine. This is all apart of my work within an industry that's been around longer than all of us have been. The purpose of my interview was three fold. My work with A21, my new collection with Coach, and some new music. As I'm aware there will always be interests in one's personal life because that's the pace of our 'social' generation. I'm grateful for my position and I will always find ways to make my job more about others and giving back— all while having the best time with my music, fashion, film and my love for learning about the world that I'm eager to tap into more and more. Church is a name for something far more personal. There's always agenda seeking information on such a subject and I understand why. Rarely do I mention church (and I didn't) but I'll always feel comfortable talking about my values and beliefs. I respect that from everyone and anyone. I understand that reporters are working to grab the attention of a reader, however I will always work to ensure that what is public represents my truth. I'm a bit bummed but rarely surprised. Y'all know me and my heart. I can't help it. So I'll post some of MY photos from the collection and work with A21. My heart. And maybe edit my actual lyrics as you will all hear it soon ???? I love you guys to the moon and back. For more information on the work I do with A21 please, please visit link in my bio. So much more on that soon!
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15. Quick view stats
More quick mentions for how people are using Instagram:
- 72% of users have bought a product they saw on Instagram
- Facebook bought Instagram for $715 million
- Users spend on average 53 minutes a day on the Android Instagram app
Instagram for business statistics
Why use Instagram for business? Because it's already proven to be business-worthy. As noted by these Instagram business statistics. Whether for the global enterprise, or for your mom-and-pop business.
16. 71% of U.S. businesses use Instagram
…edging out Twitter, which has plateaued. But not Instagram. Things are still and will continue to heat up for this personal and business platform.
17. 25 million business profiles
And over 200 million users visiting at least one business profile every day. From clothing to concerts, lingerie to linguine. Including fashion brands, 96 percent of them are on Instagram. Got something to sell? Instagram has people to target.
18. 2 million monthly advertisers on Instagram
This is a great opportunity for businesses to connect with their audiences, whether on-the-go or in the moment.
19. 80% of users follow at least one business
They ain't shy about following brands. Yet another stat proving Instagram means business.
20. 60% of users discover products on Instagram
More reason for B2C companies to get on the platform.
21. 75% of users take action
…like visiting a website after looking at a brand's post. Got good looking products? Instagram is the place to show them off.
22. 70% more likely to buy via mobile
Over a third of Instagram users have used their mobile to purchase a product online– making them 70 percent more likely to do so than non-users.
23. Instagram has 2.2% interaction rate
…dwarfing the other networks, including Facebook with its 0.22 percent rate. Instagram is the engagement king.
24. 90% of the top 100 brands are on Instagram
How many more reasons do you need to hear, to engage on Instagram? Don't answer that. Rhetorical question.
Other Instagram statistics
- 50% of businesses on Instagram have produced a Story
- 50% of Instagrammers follow brands, making them the social networkers who are most likely to do so.
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Sony has come out the gates charging hard now that they've shed Ericsson from their mobile arm. Their first three "pure" Sony phones were all blazing-fast HD monsters, and they've now been joined by the more humble Xperia sola.
The sola tones things down with a 1GHz dual-core processor and a 3.7-inch display that runs at a resolution of 480 x 854 — instead of the 720 x 1280 found on the Xperia Ion, S, and Acro HD. The rear-facing camera has been scaled back from 12MP to 5MP and a front-facing camera of unspecified resolution is part of the package, too. On the storage front, the Xperia sola packs 8GB of internal storage and offers microSD expansion.
It does, however, offer many of the same features as the other Sony Xperia phones. NFC support is built in, as is support for Sony's Xperia SmartTags. Sony xLOUD audio tech comes standard on the sola so you can kick out the jams without distorting their audio. And like the other models, this one's shipping with Gingerbread installed with an upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich promised "soon after launch."
One thing the Xperia sola offers that the others don't is something Sony calls "floating touch." It does exactly what you'd think, allowing touch interaction without actually touching your screen. For those concerned about getting their screens all smudgy, it's a great feature. However, Sony only mentions floating touch as working with the sola's web browser — so its limited usefulness may be even more limited than it sounds.
The Xperia sola is due next quarter, and it'll hit the streets in black, white, and red. Carrier details and pricing haven't been announced yet, but you can expect this one to command slightly less of your cash than the others in the Sony Xperia line.
More at Engadget and Sony Mobile


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As a landscape designer at PLAT Studio, Hsien-Ai is excited to bring together her skills in communication and design. She appreciates that landscape architecture can be both creative and a way of improving our built and natural environments. Hsien-Ai brings to the firm her knowledge of multiple aspects of the profession, including planning, urbanism, parks, and international competitions and professional experience from both Beijing and Taiwan.
Hsien-Ai loves to travel and is starting to explore the Bay Area.
"I am inspired by not only the most urban of places, but also wild landscapes and the power and emotions they evoke."
Hsien-Ai received a BA in Landscape Architecture in Taiwan before relocating to USA and earning a MLA from the University of Washington in 2014.


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Poseidon's warriors swore an oath eleven thousand years ago to protect humanity from those who stalked the night. Yet when a woman with an ancient Gift dares to claim the heart of one of Poseidon's fiercest warriors, the world teeters on the knife's edge between desire and darkness.
While Alexios, a physically and mentally scarred warrior felt right for me, no matter how I tried, I could not love Grace. The heroine was supposed to be a fierce leader of human rebellion, whose only purpose in life – avenge her brother's death. That is what she was supposed to be, but for me, she felt fake. I neither saw the true courage, nor the leadership. All I remember is her constant self-doubts and whining. Besides, the fact that every other page it is mentioned how tough she is doesn't make it so.
Actions speak louder than words. And speaking of words – an often reminder that she is the descendant of the goddess Diana (a warrior, whose aim is always true), only makes her a brag, not a fiercer warrior. No matter how good she is with her bow.
I know, fiction is fiction, anything can happen, still I wonder, how a perpetual virgin goddess, who was a symbol of chastity could have descendants? Either the author didn't do her research quite thoroughly, or I am a mythology nerd. Which I probably am, but that is beside the point.
Also, with the appearance of the Fae (friends or foe? not yet known) it is pretty crowded. And with so much potential action I would have liked a more complex and dangerous climax. Still, it is far better than Atlantis Unleashed.
Finally, I have to say that Atlantis Unmasked was not as bad as it could sound from everything I wrote above. The plot is original. The passion is hot. And for once I found an emotional connection between characters, not just physical. Feelings like trust, admiration and respect coming into play. The scenario of knowing she is the one (mine – as all those Neanderthals like to say) from the first glance and then pursuing the woman just because of it, was getting boring.
So let's thank the gods for the small favors and hope that the next book is going to be even better.
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