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Your path to a more profitable pet photography business…in less than 60 days!
Did you know that the average photographer makes far less annually than a general manager at a certain iconic fast food restaurant?
Average hourly wage of a photographer
Average annual salary of a photographer
Average annual salary of a fast food general manager
But you don't have to be the best to make a (handsome) living out of it either.
The way you run your business is directly tied to revenue.
Hi, I'm Nicole Begley, international award-winning Master Photographer, recipient of PPA's Photographer of the Year — several years in a row — and founder of Hair of The Dog and Nicole Begley Photography.
I've also been teaching about the business of pet photography since 2013 and there's always one question on every student's lips…
What's the secret to running a successful business?
And just so we can get it out of the way, clear the air and start on a good foot, I'm going to reveal all. Here it goes…
Truth is, there is no ONE thing.
There is no 'secret' to success. I can't give you the 'keys' to make a million bucks overnight.
But what I can tell you, is this:
There are many pieces to the business puzzle that have to come together (and fit snugly) to create a pet photography business that gets you noticed, booked, and profitable. If just ONE of those pieces is out of whack, it can seriously affect your bottom line.
There are no quick 'n' easy shortcuts in business.
It takes time, commitment and knowledge – and maybe the odd container of Trader Joe's dark chocolate peanut butter cups in front of your computer 😉 – to build a business that's successful, profitable, AND sustainable.
You'll also need the right systems, strategies, and skills — as well as best practices, processes and workflows — if you are going to master the business of pet photography.
Believe me…
You CAN get paid (well) to create artwork that fills your soul!
I can show you how.
I was close to calling it quits until I signed up for the Business of Pet Photography online course!
When I decided to take my dog photography full time I scoured the internet, books, and YouTube looking for the information I needed, but I couldn't find anything about running a pet photography business. It was frustrating and costly. I was close to calling it quits until I signed up for the Business of Pet Photography online course. In no time I was making price sheets that I was happy with and learning new marketing techniques that work. The ability to talk to Nicole live during Office Hours was priceless. I cannot recommend the Business of Pet Photography enough. Nicole has a gift of teaching and sharing, she holds nothing back, and she's built the best online community for pet photographers.Kim Buccheri
The Business of Pet Photography is your proven step-by-step system to becoming a profitable, premium pet photographer.
(even if you're just getting started, have no clients, and the idea of 'selling' your services makes you want to puke)
By the way, being profitable doesn't mean you'll be working 24/7 with back to back clients at the mercy of their every request or whim. This is about building a business that suits YOU and fits around YOUR lifestyle, while still affording YOU the financial freedom to do things YOUR way.
It's your business, after all. You get to be the boss. You can be profitable working with one high-end client per week, or buildING a business based on higher volume work. It's completely up to you!
I'm not here to tell you what success 'should' look like. I'm more about empowering you with the skills, systems, and strategies you need to set your business up so it works for you, and so it feels successful to you.
Once you have the foundational building blocks of business in place, all of the tips, techniques, and templates I've provided in this program will help you build your brand, master your marketing, position you as the expert, attract quality clients, and set you up for long-term financial growth.
Are you ready to learn the business of pet photography?
Nicole's insight into the pet photography business is priceless. Since taking the program my average sale per client has doubled, and I'm getting more clients all the time!Chantal Levesque
It breaks my heart…
To see talented photographers having to pack it all in before they've even really begun. And all because they either can't find clients or they work 60 hour weeks but still barely turn a profit. Sure, the ability to capture original, jaw-dropping images that are technically correct is an important part of gaining a good reputation and the priceless word-of-mouth marketing that comes along with it. But without a solid business strategy to guide you, it's impossible to be profitable.
I want you to know there is a better way to play. I can help you embrace the business side of photography with a plan that'll make you unstoppable.
I want you to have a business that supports the kind of life that YOU want to live…which is why I created The Business of Pet Photography.
I have a passion for helping pet photographers, just like you, create a business, and life, that meets YOUR definition of success.
Whether that's running a busy retail studio space and working full-time or running a part-time (but still profitable) pet photography business from your home – I can help.
As well as creating my own six-figure photography business photographing no more than 50 clients a year, I've had the honor of teaching other pet photographers from around the world including the US, UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand…and beyond.
Together we can…
- Determine what success looks like for YOU.
- Create a business model that's profitable AND sustainable.
- Build business systems that free up your time to do things you love.
- Attract the type of clients that make work fun.
- Turn those clients into raving fans.
- Raise your rates and fill your calendar!
Implementing all I learned from this course I grossed $20,000 in my first year from just 7 clients! Year 2, I doubled my sales, and year 3 is looking even better with several sales already over $5,000 each!
Nicole is a talented photographer and a savvy business owner. She provides incredible value in her course with proven business strategies, workflow time-savers, templates, marketing techniques, and more. I refer to my course notes often. Nicole is an open book who provides continued support through the private Facebook group and office hours, and updates the course content regularly.
Thanks to Nicole my part-time photography business is profitable and attracting ideal clients. Before working with Nicole, I was planning to run a shoot-and-burn business model, but she steered me towards creating a boutique business where I could earn more while working less.Megan Murray
The Business of Pet Photography is a 6-week adventure, broken down into easy to follow and immediately actionable steps.
Module 1 – Build It –
Every business needs a plan, and the beauty of being self-employed is that you get to build a business that creates the life YOU want to live – on your terms, in your own way. We will create that plan, discover your unique style, build your brand, and map out all of the elements that go into the customer experience. We also dive deeply into creating a website that converts, search engine optimization, and real-life examples of website reviews.
Module 2 – Bill It –
This is where many photographers stumble and fall and ultimately either make it or break it. It's also the most common place for too many talented photographers to get stuck, bury their heads in the sand, and ignore the numbers – all because it gets too overwhelming. But I promise you, this stuff is easy once you have someone to break it all down for you. We'll discover the art and science of pricing and how to bring them together to create real profit – without the ick factor that so often comes from charging for our creative talents. Speaking of ick factor, we also cover sales in this module. That four-letter word (ok, maybe 5-letter word) stirs up some big fear in many of us. I promise to help you take that word from dread to delight as we start to approach sales as a service – a service leading us to more satisfied clients and increased earnings.
Module 3 – Book It –
Marketing is not just about creating a website and posting on social media. There are many sides to a comprehensive marketing strategy, and they don't have to be expensive or time consuming, but they must be well planned and executed. We'll cover what you need to do to position your business correctly, as well as review an array of effective marketing opportunities that you can implement right away.
PLUS: You'll also get these incredible bonuses…
Bonus #1: Steal Nicole's Personal Workflow
Buckle up, because this module is MEATY! I'm pulling back the curtain on my full workflow and showing you exactly how I:
- Capture leads to my website to grow my list (last time I checked it was around 2000).
- Respond to inquiries and follow up with potential clients – I'll give you my scripts!
- Book clients and the process I go through all the way to delivery and asking for a customer review – yep, I'll literally give you EVERY SINGLE process, marketing piece, and email script that I use in my business.
Bonus #2: Leap into the world of RealShoots by Charlotte Reeves
I've got you covered when it comes to the business side of pet photography, so join Charlotte Reeves and dive into the art of pet photography with the first video in her mega-popular shooting and editing series. In the shooting video from Episode 1, you'll learn:
- How to run a successful dog photography session from start to finish with a high energy, off-leash dog – at the beach!
- How planning less can result in a more relaxed session.
- Best practices for shooting action, working with backlight and capturing beautiful twilight portraits and action shots.
Bonus #3: Facebook Ads Training with Andrew Hellmich
In this training from Andrew Hellmich of Photography Business eXposed, he shares how you can give your business the boost it needs by running one simple Facebook ad. It's repeatable and it works…and you only need a budget of $30 to put your first ad to the test! You will learn how to:
- Attract your ideal clients.
- Create a Facebook Ad that actually works for photographers.
- Turn your Ad leads into actual bookings.
- Set up your bookings for successful sales.
This was the best investment I've ever made in my business.
Having had my own business in a different industry for 7 years, I learned everything the hard way. So when I started my pet photography business and saw Nicole's course, I didn't hesitate to sign up! If I'd had a course like this the first time around I would have been far more profitable from the beginning. This course pays for itself over and over, it's worth it for the pricing module alone! Nicole has a natural talent for teaching and simplifying things. There are so many online courses out there for photographers but there's nothing that compares to this.Cassandra Blanchard
This course gives you:
You've tried guessing your way through your marketing and business processes, but to get the repeatable results you want, you need repeatable processes that work. Each module in this program will help you flesh out your step-by-step plan to building a successful, profitable, and sustainable pet photography business.
This training is all about diving in and getting your business set up properly so it ticks along like a well-oiled machine. As well as oodles of recorded tutorials, the weekly calls are where you get to ask any questions of me that are specific to YOUR business.
And let me tell you…this group is all kinds of wonderful! Join us as we share what we are learning each week and ask for assistance from a group of inspiring and motivated pet photographers in our members only Facebook group. I'm also very active in this group, helping everyone move their business forward so they can start making more money!
The templates, scripts, sample contracts, swipe files, pricing guides, spreadsheets, worksheets and cheat sheets inside this program will take you through all the parts of your business planning, marketing activities, client processes and automations that have normally got you tied up in knots and make them simple and easy to implement into your business.
The class starts as soon as you register, with each of the 3 modules released bi-weekly. This gives you time to go through and implement the exercises, without getting too overwhelmed! While we will try to work through this class as a group, I completely understand that life happens and the free time you had planned for the week evaporates with various life events. I've been there….pretty much weekly!
That is why this course comes with LIFETIME access to
all current material and any future updates.
You can also upgrade to
The Business of Pet Photography
VIP membership
And get private monthly coaching calls with me for the next 4 months – plus you will have anytime access to me via Voxer! If you need a little extra accountability or if you don't want to wait until the next office hours for help with your business…this is the option for you!
(Only 3 spots available)
Since taking Nicole's program our average order value has doubled!
If anyone knows how to run a VERY successful business, it's Nicole. In fact, I frequently exclaim to my other half, "she's a bloody genius!" I'm blown away by her seamless organization and understanding of the gazillion pieces required to make things tick. I considered myself to have a fair understanding of my business, then Nicole showed me there is so much more to learn. From client journey to number crunching, the tools she shared continue to help us every day. Even if you think you know everything you need to know – you will be surprised. I continue to be incredibly inspired by Nicole, and the continued support she has given me has been fantastic.Cat Race
Your Investment…
VIP OptionSingle Payment
- Four monthly 60-minute 1:1 calls with Nicole for customized support
- Nicole in your back pocket with Voxer access for 4 months
- Six "Office Hour" group coaching calls
- Three value-packed modules to build and grow your business
- Three bonus modules
- Downloadable checklists, cheat sheets, and worksheets
- Access to the private exclusive Facebook group
- Lifetime access to the program and any future updates
Best Value OptionSingle Payment
- Six "Office Hour" group coaching calls
- Three value-packed modules to build and grow your business
- Three bonus modules
- Downloadable checklists, cheat sheets, and worksheets
- Access to the private exclusive Facebook group
- Lifetime access to the program and any future updates
Easy Pay OptionPayment Plan
- Six "Office Hour" group coaching calls
- Three value-packed modules to build and grow your business
- Three bonus modules
- Downloadable checklists, cheat sheets, and worksheets
- Access to the private exclusive Facebook group
- Lifetime access to the program and any future updates
Please note that this purchase is subject to a 7.25% sales tax for North Carolina residents only. This will be billed separately from this purchase.
My life has changed significantly since taking this program.
I was running a part-time pet photography business for years, but was afraid to take the leap into full-time. Thanks to many of the new business and photography skills that I have learned from Nicole, I'm finding work in places that I never knew existed! I'm also booking sessions 3-4 months into the future. Most importantly, I'm no longer working in a retail job with a challenging boss that had zero appreciation for my effort!Craig Bullock
This program is for pet photographers who are…
- Dreaming of building a career and life they love – but right now feel scattered with no overall vision or plan to create the life they crave.
- Eager to hang out their shingle and start telling the world they're in business – but have no idea where to even start!
- Just starting out in their pet photography business but can't seem to gain traction or attract the right type of clients – or any at all.
- Totally in love with what they do, but struggling to turn a profit. They know that a successful business is possible (others seem to be doing it so easily), but can't figure out how to make it happen for them.
- Overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there and want to set up a business that works.
- Ready to roll up their sleeves and do the work to build the business. In fact, they're super excited, because with each step taken, they are that much closer to running their own six-figure pet photography business.
On the other hand, it's not for those who…
Are looking for an easy path to success. I hate to be the one to say it, but there is no easy button on the road to business building. All of the knowledge in the world counts for zero if you don't implement it. The Business of Pet Photography is for those who are willing to do the work. If you do the work, you will find success.
Still got questions?
I've got your answers!
How is this program different from other online business courses out there?
This is a one of a kind program focused entirely on building a profitable pet photography business. There are other online business courses for photographers, but no others that are specifically designed for pet photographers – which is kinda why I created it in the first place. I was sick of seeing so many passionate and super talented photographers pack it in all too soon, simply because they couldn't pay their bills. With Business of Pet Photography I want to share all my knowledge gleaned from 10 years as a professional pet photographer so you can build or grow your dream business.
Will I get personalized support from Nicole?
The only way to get individualized support and accountability from me is to choose the VIP option when you sign up. The VIP (very important photographer) gives you monthly 1:1 calls with me for 4 months plus anytime access to me via Voxer (a voice messaging app). This is the best option for those of you that want personal accountability.
Office Hours are available for everyone though, each week I'll do a live video conference where you can ask me anything. If you can, I recommend that you join us live on the call but if you can't make the call, don't worry, you'll have access to the replay. If you have a question, but you know you won't be able to make the call due to commitments or time zone clashes, simply send through your questions ahead of time and I'll answer them on the call.
- Tuesday, March 12th – 11:00 AM EST
- Monday, March 18th – 2:00 PM EST
- Friday, March 29th – 4:30 PM EST
- Tuesday, April 23rd – 2:00 PM EST
- Wednesday, May 1- 11:00 AM EST
- Friday, May 10 – 2:00 PM EST
All times are Eastern US times. (New York, NY time) Convert from your time zone here.
How are all the videos delivered?
All of the video content is housed online in a private members portal that you will have
lifetime access to as soon as you purchase the course. To gain immediate access all you'll
need to do is login using your unique login that you'll receive via email when you sign up.
Once you're all set up you simply tune in and watch any time.
Is the private Facebook group mandatory?
No. It is entirely up to you if you wish to join the Facebook group or not. However, if you do you'll find this group to be an incredibly fun and supportive place to get feedback to your challenges, as well as kudos on your wins! We have both past and current alumni, as well as myself, and it's a great place to hangout, learn more, share your work, get feedback and lots of inspiration – why would you say no to that?!
I haven't started or I've only just started my business. Should I sign up?
Yes absolutely! If you're just starting out, this is a great time to join because it allows you to start building your business for profits right out of the gate. It's much easier to set the framework for your business up correctly from the beginning than to go out guns blazing and suddenly realize that you need to completely overhaul your entire business just two years in. That said, if you are already a few years in and you're still struggling to define and reach your ideal client or pull a profit from your business – this course is for you. There are so many pieces of our business that have to work together in order to be profitable and this program covers it all.
Do I need to show up live for the course?
No. Since we have students from all over the world, all of the content is recorded and hosted online – allowing you to work on your business when it suits YOU. The Office Hours are live, but you can submit a question beforehand and the call will be recorded and uploaded to the class portal for you to watch any time. And remember, you have LIFETIME access to the course so you can always refer to any material when you need to review.
I'm based outside of the United States, is this course applicable to me?
Having taught these strategies to students from all over the globe – with incredible results – I can tell you this stuff works no matter where you live. There may be slight market tweaks that you'll need to make, but that's the case even throughout the US. There is only one short lesson that is most applicable to the students in the United States, and that is the one that talks about business formations and taxes. The rest of the course has been successfully applied in the UK, EU, Australia, New Zealand and beyond.
I've got slow/interemittent internet connection at my place, will this affect my ability to view the video classes?
If you have super slow internet (I send my condolences!) all of the lessons and videos are downloadable. This allows you to download while you sleep or even take the Business of Pet Photography on the road with you!
How many hours per week will it take to work through the course content?
If you want to complete the full course in 6 weeks – it will take around 5-10 hours of work per week. However, there is no "behind". You have lifetime access, and if you only have 1 hour per week to work on the course you will still see results. The key is consistency and making sure you can carve out dedicated time each week to work on the materials. Whether its 1 hour or 10 hours – all you need to do is KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
I really want to do it, but I'm going to be away/getting married/fostering a puppy while the course is on - can I still do it?
Yes, all of the content is available at any time. There is no "behind." There are no exams to pass. You are not required to be present at any of the live calls (although you will get so much out of these!) You are welcome to sign up and work at your own pace.
Do you offer a money back guarantee?
Yes. see my personal 'You're going to love this' guarantee below.
What's NOT covered in the program?
The craft of photography. We don't really talk about creating or editing images – although there is a great bonus by Charlotte Reeves from Learn Pet Photography that covers just that!
When will you be running this program again?
The next enrollment will be in late May, 2019. My advice: start the year off strong and get yourself set up for success NOW. Don't waste more time feeling stuck, stressed, and scared. Start building your successful, sustainable pet photography business today.
The depth of material covered in this program is truly astounding!
I've taken many workshops and courses over the years, and I hold an advanced degree in marketing and international business, so I wasn't sure how much I'd get out of it. But I was truly humbled. Nicole does not hold anything back. I bought one notebook, filled it. Bought a larger notebook, filled it! The weekly conference calls and FB group, as well as the course materials, are amazing! The course gives you a blueprint that covers every conceivable thing you need to know to build a pet photography business. Nicole is a wonderful teacher who really knows her stuff! I have absolutely no hesitations in recommending this course to anyone who wants to learn exciting new ways to market what they currently have.Kim Stines
The Business of Pet Photography gives you…
Over 40 practical and immediately actionable training videos
3 jam-packed training modules over 6 weeks including live calls
Beautifully designed, fully downloadable worksheets for most lessons
Instant access and lifetime membership (including any future updates!)
Templates, cheat sheets, and done for you scripts
Access to our private Facebook group
The training in this program has helped more than 250 pet photographers from around the world to set their business up for success.
The Business of Pet Photography is a complete resource that steps you through the whole process of building a thriving pet photography business — from beginning to end.
And we start with the three main pillars of business:
Build it
First, we need to identify our goals and then build the foundation of our business by:
- Setting up your business legally
- Creating a business plan that works for YOU
- Finding your why
- Developing your style
- Crafting your brand
- Designing a website that converts
- …and the SEO to find it
- Crafting a client experience that creates raving fans
Bill it
Next, we have to create a pricing and sales strategy by:
- Discovering your cost of doing business (CODB)
- Diving into the Science of Pricing with your cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Building a profitable price list in the Art of Pricing
- Determining a price list to have consistent 4-figure sales
- Sharing sample price lists for various stages of your business
- Realizing the secret to non-slimy no pressure sales – it's simple!
- Learning about the 7 steps to great sales (the majority of which does NOT happen in the sales room)
- Exploring a sales session from start to finish
- Identifying how to easily overcome common sales objections
Book it
Finally, we need marketing plans that attract the right clients to our business by:
- Exploring the two different types of marketing and why you need them both
- Finding your "Anna" – aka…your dream client
- Learning how to handle inquiries and how to convert them into clients
- Discovering how to rock the email newsletter – and why you simply MUST have one
- Avoiding the common pitfalls that most photographers fall into when donating to silent auctions
- Designing a way to market your business that builds incredible goodwill in the community
- Exploring the right and wrong ways to partner with other businesses
- Building your model calls around your most pressing goals
- Setting up your participation in community events for success – so you don't waste money or your time
- Developing PROFITABLE mini-sessions
- Rocking the press release to earn FREE marketing that is more valuable than all of the paid marketing in the world
- Creating a goal for your social media, and find a way to ensure you aren't focusing on the wrong things
Running a successful photography business (or a business of any kind) requires all three of these pillars to work together in harmony.
And here's what happens if they don't…
If you've built great business processes and you have the right pricing structure …
but you're not doing enough or the right type of marketing activities …
… you won't attract new clients.
If you've built a great business and your marketing is awesome …
but your pricing is too high for your market or too low for your overheads …
… your business won't be profitable.
If your pricing is right and your marketing mix is good…
but your business processes aren't effective or your client experience sucks…
…then it won't matter how hard you work as your business will never gain traction.
The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle, when you focus on all three of these important business pillars, and get each one just right, your business naturally becomes more profitable.
I'm having four-figure sales at all of my ordering appointments and I put it down to finally learning how to price products profitably AND provide the best value I can to my clients. Thank you Business of Pet Photography!Jessica Wasik
Do you want to see how The Business of Pet Photography has impacted other pet photographers? Just click the button below!
My personal 'you'll love this' guarantee
I get it. This is a big investment, especially if your business isn't yet as profitable as you would like it to be. I also understand that you have probably seen big promises in online training in the past and that you may be a little skeptical as to whether this program will work for you.
There is nothing more rewarding for me than watching a student make a transformation in their business – and therefore allowing them to move one step closer to achieving their dreams.
This is why I'm offering a 60-day money back guarantee. That's right. I'm so confident that this program will completely transform the way you do business that if you're not 100% happy, I'll give you your money back.
But here's the thing: the Business of Pet Photography program was created for doers – not dreamers. I love dreaming, but without the doing there is no way that I can help you achieve success. Therefore, you will need to DO the work I've set out in the course. If you can show me that you have completed all of the work in the course and you still feel that this was not worth your investment, I will happily refund your purchase.
I promise that if you take the time to apply all of the information in this program, you WILL be well on your way to the business of your dreams.
Ready to skyrocket your pet photography business?
I'd love you to join us!
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Research has found that certain risk factors are present for the possible development of an addiction to methamphetamine. These risk factors include genetics, as well as a range of environmental and physical factors.
Genetics: Those in the medical field have concluded that addiction can be heritable. Those with a first-degree relative, such as a parent or sibling, who has battled a substance abuse addiction appear to have a greater risk of developing an addiction themselves.
Environmental: Studies have found that individuals who were raised in or lived in chaotic environments in which substance abuse, neglect, crime, and violence were present, have an increased risk for developing a meth addiction.
Physical: Using meth for long periods of time can eventually diminish mental functioning, leaving users unable to make positive decisions and resist impulses. This in turn makes them incapable of abstaining from continued use of methamphetamine. When an individual has reached this state of altered brain chemistry caused by meth, they are at risk for developing a serious addiction.
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I gripped the Rock tighter, the life-ropes quite attached to me and the harness secure. But still…I was afraid. How long could the ropes hold me? Till I reached the summit of the great mountain that I was climbing? God had promised and so I would trust Him. He would hold the ropes till I scaled to the top.
I glanced down, fearfully, barely, but I shuddered. How far was the drop-off to the great Pit below me? What if I fell? I pushed the thought aside. I would trust God again. He had promised me He would bring me to the top of this mountain even if I began to slip. His ropes were attached to me. I wouldn't go far. He would catch me.
I pushed my knees forward. I was crawling, scratching my knees, bloodying my knees, but I was crawling. Nothing seemed to hurt me worse than all in my entire life, but I was climbing higher and that was all that mattered. I was scaling the great mountain…one crawl at a time.
There it was…again. I heard His whisper, "Child, you're one step closer. Keep moving. I'm here."
I tried to crane my neck to see up far enough where He was at, but I couldn't see a thing in my great dizziness. My Father was up there on the mountain, and I was below somewhere.
"Where are you at?" I tried to ask, but a stormy wind suddenly blew against me, pushing my words into the darkness below me. I thought He hadn't heard. But I was mistaken. He listens to every word I think of.
I felt the rope pull upward, it was my Father carrying the load for the weakest. I tried to thank Him, but my voice was lost to the wind again. Somehow I couldn't feel my voice just then. Words failed me. I was completely blank inside. Nothing seemed real to me…only that my Father was slowly pulling my rope up. I silently thanked Him. I silently asked Him where He was. I silently climbed up the mountain--with the help of my Father.
The stormy winds, as suddenly as they had come, died away to the faint whispering of a gentle breeze cooling me off. I didn't realize that I was sweating. I didn't realize my hands were dripping wet from the sweat of gripping the life-ropes that held me. I didn't realize I had come this far.
When I looked up again I could see my Father. Unlike most, my Father was leaning over the mountain's edge, squarely on bended knees Himself, eagerly watching me climb up. It looked as if He would fall off the rocky ledge, the way He bent over and pulled closely on my rope. But I knew with happiness and thankfulness that my Father would never fall. He was only holding me up.
My last foot was made with difficulty for I was nearly worn-through. I was so tired…so worn out…I felt I couldn't make it.
But He could read my thoughts for He smiled down upon me, "My child, your strength was useless until you trusted Mine. You've made it. You've come home, My precious child. Welcome."
His words stilled my beating heart, my passing fears. I was where I belonged…right in the reach of my Father.
I looked up at my Father with a tired face and tired eyes, "Father," I made out weakly, "thank You."
Then, He had pulled me up safely onto the summit of the great mountain and I collapsed into His Fatherly arms. I was home at last. He hadn't given up on me. He hadn't let me go. Now, He didn't remind me that I had nearly fallen on the climb up, or the times I didn't do exactly what He told me to do in the climb. He only gave me what I wanted…a place to call home, His heart, my home.
"You must be hungry, My child," my Father said at last, "after the long climb you did."
I nodded and He picked me up for I was still rather weak and very tired. I looked around me dreamily. Even the air felt different up here. It smelt clean, fresh, pure.
"Everything is so beautiful," I murmured faintly.
My Father kissed the top of my head.
"The sun is shining, My dear," He spoke gently as He explained. "You were born here, only you hadn't a chance to remember it because you left when you were quite little. There's quite a difference from here to the place you just came from. Everything is rotten down below. You mustn't go there again."
"I'm going to stay here forever," I told my Father in a little whisper as He smiled at me again. "I want to."
"Remember, My child," my Father told me, "as long as you want a home you have one here forever. Don't forget."
"I won't, Father. Thank You," I promised, and I haven't forgotten.
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Nashville Neighborhoods
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Cocktails from Nashville's neighborhoods
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Performances at the Jameson Block Party in Support of Keep America Beautiful by Jameson Music Artists: Katie Schecter from Nashville, Robert Ellis of Austin, Shannon Shaw of Shannon & the Clams from San Francisco, Ms. Cedrice of San Diego, Ayron Jones reppin' Seattle, Julia Haltigan in from NYC, Kami from Chicago and TWELVE'LEN & DJ Ross Grizzly from Miami.


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Movie News
Inglourious Basterds and Nine Top BFCA Noms
The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced the nominees for the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The winners will be announced at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards live on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. This year's event will take place at the Hollywood Palladium and will be hosted by Kristin Chenoweth. For the third year in a row, VH1 will broadcast the gala live on the network.
"Inglourious Basterds" and "Nine" each received an unprecedented ten nominations for the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
"Inglourious Basterds" garnered nods for:
- Best Picture
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Ensemble
- Best Director,
- Best Original Screenplay,
- Best Cinematography,
- Best Art Direction,
- Best Editing,
- Best Costume Design
- Best Action Movie.
"Nine" received nominations for:
- Best Picture,
- Best Supporting Actress,
- Best Ensemble,
- Best Cinematography,
- Best Art Direction,
- Best Editing,
- Best Costume Design,
- Best Makeup,
- Best Sound
- Best Song.
Following close behind with nine nominations is James Cameron's "Avatar" along with "Up in the Air" and "The Hurt Locker" each receiving eight nominations. Fifteen-year-old Saoirse Ronan earned nods in both the Best Actress and Best Young Actor/Actress categories, among the six nominations for "The Lovely Bones". "Up" received nominations for Best Picture and Best Animated Feature and this year three of the Best Action Movie nominees are also up for Best Picture – "Avatar," "Inglourious Basterds" and "The Hurt Locker".
The 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards also marks the addition of seven new award categories:
- Best Cinematography
- Best Art Direction
- Best Editing
- Best Costume Design
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Makeup
- Best Sound.
Additionally, the BFCA has returned to separating the screenwriting category into Original Screenplay and Adapted Screenplay.
"The expansion of categories from 17 to 25 has given the members of the BFCA the opportunity to fully express our critical acumen," noted BFCA President Joey Berlin. "Most members watch hundreds of movies each year and report back to millions of moviegoers each week. We are proud of our role in helping audiences find the best movies – culminating in the Critics' Choice Movie Awards in January."
The 235 members of the BFCA, the largest film critics' organization in the United States and Canada, representing television, radio and online critics, selected nominees in each of 25 categories. The awards are bestowed annually to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. Eligible films were released in 2009. The accounting firm of Gregory A. Mogab tallied the written ballots. Historically, the Critics' Choice Movie Awards are the most accurate predictor of the Academy Award nominations.
Today, VH1 also announces the launch of its Critics' Choice Movie Awards Web site at CriticsChoice.VH1.com. The site offers movie fans detailed information about the show and this year's nominees. The site also gives users a chance to weigh in on who they think should rise to the top in each Critics' Choice category. In the coming weeks the site will launch a fashion section dedicated to the best red carpet looks of the year, as well as a real-time graph of Twitter activity surrounding the Critics' Choice Movie Awards.


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5 No carve Pumpkin decorating ideas
Halloween is fast approaching so it's time to get crafty and do some pumpkin decorating.
Carving a pumpkin can be a messy, time-consuming job, so we decided to have a look at some fun no-carve pumpkin decorating ideas.
1. The glitter pumpkin
You can create a very effective pumpkin design using glitter. Whether you dip half your pumpkin, create a spooky design or go the extra mile and add sequins, your pumpkin is sure to turn heads. Simply apply some glue to your pumpkin where you want the glitter to stick and get creative.
2. The thumbtack pumpkin
A more unusual idea, using thumbtacks to decorate your pumpkin is a really effective and mess-free method. Simply press the thumbtacks into your pumpkin to create a pattern or design. Why not try painting your pumpkin first or using coloured thumbtacks for a fun and colourful design.
3. The chalkboard pumpkin
Painting you pumpkin with chalkboard paint is a great way to create a spooky looking pumpkin that the family can get involved with. Once your chalkboard paint is dry, the kids can design their own pumpkin with chalk that can easily be rubbed off. You could even use your pumpkins to direct your trick or treaters to their spooky snacks.
4. The mummy pumpkin
An effective and simple idea, the mummy pumpkin is a great design for Halloween parties. Simply wrap your pumpkin in some bandages and add some googly eyes in amongst the layers. For an even spookier look, you could add some fake blood or fangs to your mummy for even more effect.
5. The doily pumpkin
This is a great idea if you are looking to create a very delicate, pretty design on your pumpkin rather than a spooky one. Simply lay a doily on your pumpkin and use it as a stencil for a lovely detailed effect. Why not paint your pumpkin first then use a contrasting colour to stencil a delicate doily collar on the top and bottom. You could even incorporate some of the previous tips and add some sequins to your design for a beautiful pumpkin that's sure to stand out!
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June 29, 2019 - 5:50am
Over-bulk-fermentation experiment...
This is the 1-2-3 sourdough recipe that I meant to bulk ferment in the fridge last night. Instead, it sat in my proofer for 12 hours while I slept. Lol.
Got it out this morning, shaped it up, proofed 1.5 hours. Throwing it into the hot dutch oven. I'll report how it turns out. Not expecting much but often been surprised by my mishaps.
Here's the crumb. Not bad. I made a blackened catfish sandwich with it.


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Equine body worker Noni VanSon kindly took the time to answer some questions about her profession and business The Right Touch Equine Sports Massage and Rehabilitation.
How much of your day/week is related to horses?
At least 40 hours a week are devoted to horses–probably more if you add in all the time that I spend thinking and talking about them.
What is it exactly that you do?
I am an equine body worker. I am certified in equine sports massage, equine rehabilitation, and balanced equine structural therapy. I mostly use sports massage and body mechanics (both mine and the horses') to alleviate chronically over-used muscles and over-stretched muscles, passively mobilize joints, and initiate exercises to generally improve the horse's performance and comfort. I also provide the owner/trainer with exercises to reinforce the work that I have done and/or build strength in the horse's core or other targeted areas.
I also spend considerable effort in educating owners and trainers and help them to coordinate saddle fit, farrier and dental work, veterinary work, and their training programs to enhance the horse's physical well being as well as his or her performance. I strive to work as part of a team by improving communication between the various professionals and nonprofessionals who are responsible for each horse.
In this field of work, is it possible to be a full time professional and earning a liveable income?
Yes, it is possible to earn a livable income, but it takes time to build the reputation and clientele to do this. I would say that it makes a better second income for a family than the only one. However, if you are single, it could be done as long as you have some type of support while you build your business.
I worked part time during the first 8 years of my business, but was finally able to only do equine body work as my only income. I think the area you live in and your connections have some impact on how fast you are able to build a business. Certainly an area with fewer horses and lower per capita incomes would not provide a livable income doing this type of work.
What are the general steps taken to be employed in such a role?
I think certification or course completion in some form of equine body work is a must. I highly recommend Dino Fretterd's Equine-DO Institute in California and The Animal Rehab Institute in Florida. Having said that, professional horse experience is also important to success.
One must know how to handle horses quietly, firmly, and with respect. The course one takes will definitely influence how well you do, but your mission statement and follow-through will also affect it. Additionally, you have to look at your career as one that involves continuing education and continual improvement.
Favourite horse memory?
My favorite horse memory is knowing that as a child I had no one really to help me with my horse addiction. We lived in an area where there were few horses, but many farms. My parents who knew nothing about horses, bought me a pregnant mare. I foaled the baby, raised him, started him myself, and rode him through the countryside without a care in the world, sometimes for the whole day.
And I never had him gelded! This stallion took care of me and never dumped me or even scared me. I never knew that it was dangerous. When I went to college, my mother gave the stallion to a friend of hers that had a herd of ponies that he wanted to breed for larger size.
A year later, I went to visit him and rode him bareback up the hill and away from his herd of mares to where my mom was. He never even looked back! Knowing what I know now, makes me feel that this entire relationship was a miracle of sorts and I am very thankful for the memories.
Future goals?
My future goal is to obtain funding for an equine rehab facility with a water treadmill, cold water spa, Theraplate, therapeutic ultrasound, effective body work, and employees who love horses and learning. This would be a place where horses could not only be rehabilitated, but actually improved and the people working with them would be treated with respect.
Best thing about your sport/profession?
The best thing about my profession is that I am an educated equine advocate. I help horses in real and tangible ways and I can also help their owners/trainers to achieve their goals for these horses.
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BERKELEY, Calif. - The Cal men's soccer team hosts the adidas Cal Legacy Classic this week, facing Old Dominion on Friday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m., and No. 18 Cal State Fullerton on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m., in Edwards Stadium. Stanford is the Classic's fourth team. The Golden Bears have an 0-2 record, losing to No. 5 Indiana, 3-0, and No. 9 Notre Dame, 2-1, in last weekend's Indiana Tournament in Bloomington, Ind.
You're coming off tough losses to two ranked teams at the Indiana tournament last weekend. How's the team feeling going into the home opener?
'The team has looked at the Indiana trip as a learning experience more than anything else. We realize we were in uncharted territory in Indiana. The two teams we played had already played in two preseason games; we had not played any. We were dramatically better in our second game compared to the first game. If we had the ability to play in preseason games, I think our play against Indiana would've been closer to the way it was Sunday against Notre Dame. We feel like this past weekend was our preseason. Now we have an 18-game season and our record is 0-0 starting on Friday.'
Who played well for you in Indiana?
'Troy Roberts played very well in both games. Steve Purdy, the freshman, did a great job coming off the bench in both games. Our goalkeeper, Brian Walker, did a really nice job, even though when you look at it, we gave up five goals. None of it was a goalkeeping issue.
'Carl Acosta had a nice a game against Notre Dame. He gave them fits and scored a nice goal against them.'
How did Mike Munoz do?
'Mike played well. He's been playing attacking midfielder for us. He's finding his rhythm. Once he gets his rhythm, he'll be on. This weekend is a chance for him to find that rhythm.'
Will the strong non-conference schedule get your team ready for the tough Pac-10 schedule?
'No question. There's always a bright side, a silver lining to playing against two of the top teams in country, on the road. You face them now and see the fruits of your labor later. The schedule is one of the toughest we've had since we've been here.
'This weekend will be tough, too. These two teams are very, very good. Both are undefeated. Old Dominion made the playoffs last year. Fullerton is ready to bounce back after last year and is obviously off to a great start, beating two Big Ten teams right from the beginning.?
'We're all looking forward to being at home. It's a great weekend of soccer in the Bay Area. It's a great showcase for college soccer.'
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Hi guys, I simply want to install my new Ledger Nano S on my PIMP OS (2.5) mining rig. To do so, I must install Google Chrome or Chromium. Both are installed and available in the Menu but none will open if I double click on it. All updates are made. Am I missing something ?
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It is not recommended to use wallets on mining rigs. You should install that on your own workstation. Also, Firefox is installed, that should be supported.
On Ubuntu, Chrome/chromium will not run as root without a modification, if I recall. Try running
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How Cryptocurrency Could Save Us From AdvertisingBy Billy Bambrough
Remember the good old days of ad-free video platforms and pre-pay wall media sites? Would you let a website mine cryptocurrency using your computer if it meant you didn't have to pay it any subscription or usage fees, or see any ads?
Some websites, including publicly traded news and feature publisher Salon, have been experimenting with the idea as a way to claw back some of the cash lost to the decline of print media and the dominance of Google and Facebook, who between them hoover up some 57% of the US digital advertising market, according to eMarketer research. Many believe this — or something that looks a lot like it — could be the future of media revenue, a way of charging for content those users who would prefer not to see ads or pay a fee.
Back then Bitcoin could still be mined with a normal CPU, something that every computer harnesses to varying degrees of power. CPU mining quickly became unprofitable as Bitcoin miners began to adopt powerful, specialized mining chips known as ASICs. More recently new cryptocurrencies, such as privacy-focused Monero, have kept CPU mining alive. They've also sparked a resurgence of interest in in-browser mining for coins.
Piracy websites have tried out browser mining, and US cable network Showtime claimed it was unaware it had been using in-browser mining after it was discovered to be doing so. Early experiments with large-scale commercial browser mining have been largely unsuccessful, however.
Coinhive — an in-browser cryptocurrency mining service which mines Monero — is one of the biggest operators and was found to have made US$7.69 from 11,000 websites over a three month period, according to a March report from Concordia University and independent researcher Troy Mursch and Jeremy Clark.
In February, Salon began using Coinhive software to mine the cryptocurrency Monero, citing the high number of its visitors who use ad-blocking software as reason for doing so — which is as high as 25% of those using its website, according to Salon's managing editor Jordon Hoffner.
"My experience working for Google left me with the desire to try new things like this," Hoffner told LongHash. "We found people do turn off ad-blockers when they become aware we can't survive if they're using them. Some opted for the crypto mining. Though it didn't generate vast sums of money, we didn't really expect it to. It was an experiment."
Hoffner is confident some form of cryptocurrency mining could become a viable option if there are advances in technology, both on the publisher's side and for the user, and as people become used to the idea. "The process needs to be smoother, which can be done by improvements in technology. People were put off by things like our warning that their computer cooling fans might come on."
Brave Software, the US company behind the open source ad-blocking Brave browser and cryptocurrency Basic Attention Token (BAT), is trying to make this possible. The Brave browser blocks ads and website trackers but is developing a feature that allows users to opt in to receiving ads it's sold, promising to pay content publishers 55% of the replaced ad revenue. Brave has this week extended that system to people who post on Twitter and Reddit.
In November, Brave expanded BAT payments to YouTubers. Brave boasts some 3.25 million monthly active users and 20,000 publishers using its software and rewards them with its BAT, based on user attention — time spent viewing ads and content. Brave users who agree to receive ads will be rewarded with BAT; the tokens can be passed to publishers as support for their sites. Alternately, Brave envisions users trading their tokens for premium content or advanced site features.
The established adtech industry, an umbrella term for companies that automate and facilitate the buying and selling of digital advertising, has been criticized for its high costs and fraud. Last year the Financial Times revealed it had found "jaw-dropping" levels of fraud on ad exchanges using bot fraud and domain spoofing. Digital advertisers lost US$19 billion to fraud in 2018, according to UK-based Juniper Research.
"People are tired of the current system's inefficiencies and abuses and are turning to blockchain and cryptocurrency as an alternative," Brave's chief executive and co-founder Brendan Eich told LongHash. "However, the kind of mining Salon tried, using site visitors' CPU, is not a good use of power and a terrible generator of waste heat and saturated computer cores. The math does not work even if one assumes the user has free electric power."
Brave's BAT, an ERC20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, is not mined; rather, 1.5 billion BAT tokens were created up front. Eich claims it can reduce fraud and prices the user back in: paying the user as big a revenue share as Brave itself takes for BAT ads.
BAT currently has a market cap in the neighborhood of US$154 million and hit highs of US$0.86 per coin in January of this year before falling back to around 23 cents as of early August 2018, according to CoinMarketCap data. When publishers and Brave users receive the tokens they can convert them into ordinary money automatically — meaning they should not be affected by the fluctuating price if they don't want to be.
Some are unconvinced that blockchain and cryptocurrency will be adopted by the media and publishing industry, however. "If you're making a premium service why not just charge users regular money?" said Nicholas Williams, a media analyst with Enders Analysis in London. "The use of cryptocurrencies here adds a whole unnecessary and complex element when perfectly good ways to pay online for content online already exist."
According to Williams, the barriers to entry are too high. "It's far easier to just persuade people to turn off their ad-blocker than try to get them to buy into your cryptocurrency or let you mine using your CPU," Williams added.
Salon's Hoffner has heard these complaints and is still trying to find a workable solution — he thinks it will use blockchain technology. "There's so much fraud and middleware in the advertising industry and it's really inefficient to the advertiser. The ecosystem we're currently using isn't the right one but there's a new system forming for how ads will appear on media companies websites."
Earlier this year Salon teamed up with computer industry giant IBM to iron out weak link intermediaries between advertisers, publishers and consumers in a bid to get a grip on bot fraud and domain spoofing. According to Hoffner, "the advertiser knows his message is getting in front of the intended audience because it's verified on the blockchain that the ad is appearing on the website." The collaboration also follows on from a similar blockchain experiment IBM conducted with consumer goods giant Unilever.
Even with the power of a peer-to-peer blockchain network, fixing the digital advertising industry won't be easy. Writing in AdWeek, IBM's advertising chief Chad Andrews warned: "Ensuring [the scheme's] success will require the entire industry, including advertisers, ad tech providers, publishers and agencies to coalesce around a shared, auditable version of truth" — something far easier said than done.
Billy Bambrough is a London-based writer.


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This thesis consists of three chapters on the choice of institutional governance. The first chapter provides empirical evidence on the effect of local norms on the contractual choice, using a comprehensive dataset on US agricultural leasing contracts. We focus on the choice between cash-rent and share-rent contracts and examine whether the prevalence of share-rent contracts has an effect on contractual choice. We use a generalized spatial two-stage least squares approach to address endogeneity issues. Our results show that there is a strong tendency for agents to choose the contractual form that conforms to local norms. Our study also suggests that share-rent contracts are more likely to be chosen when there is a higher likelihood or more severe consequence of opportunistic behavior by agents. This suggests that share contracts reduce transaction costs by helping to foster a productive governance atmosphere for the contracting parties. The second chapter explores whether the choice of institutions depends on the historical experience and the stock of knowledge of economic agents. We provide firm-level evidence on the choice of between legal and relational governance, in the context of the transition economy of Romania. Our results show that previously state-owned businesses are more likely to rely on legal governance than other firms. We also find evidence that the legal knowledge held by firm managers affects the choice of governance, which is consistent with the path-dependence theory of institutional development. The third chapter is based on a cross-country study of the link between public spending on health care, quality of institutional governance and child health outcomes. We show that both public spending on health care and the quality of governance matter for the reduction of child and infant mortality rates.


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The results from a recent Stora Enso North America - Stevens Point Paper Machine #34 (PM34) dryer section rebuild will be reported. The rebuild, funded partially by the Wisconsin Focus on Energy program, improved the effectiveness of the dryer section. The mill used a four-step approach and the energy efficiency improvements were carefully documented to demonstrate the significant energy savings and production improvements achieved from each task. This paper tracks the results from the dryer section feasibility study through the installation of the Dryer Management System control software. The steps will be discussed as follows: 1. Dryer Section Feasibility Study. This report quantified the energy savings and outlined a plan to upgrade the dryer section. 2. Phase 1 of the Dryer Section rebuild. Steam system modifications and equipment upgrades in the after section were performed during the scheduled eight-hour monthly maintenance outages. 3. Phase 2 of the Dryer Section rebuild. The installation was continued in the pre-dryer section during the scheduled maintenance outages in the months that followed. 4. Phase 3 of the Dryer Section rebuild. The final stages of the project were completed during a 5-day outage. This included the installation of new valves, transmitters and a complete supervisory control system. The paper will describe the upgrade and tout the benefits of each step. The energy use and production history over a two-year time period will be reported. The paper will describe any problems encountered and solutions to overcome them. Observed benefits include energy savings of 4,000 pounds per hour steam and improvements in machine runnability and sheet quality. The expected energy benefits for paper companies like the one in this case study range from $100,000 to over $1 million per year. Machine production increases of up to 20 percent are also possible.
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