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HIS 204 Week 5 DQ 1 The Age of Reagan
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HIS 204 Week 5 DQ 1 The Age of Reagan
Most of us have lived much of our lives in the "Age of Reagan," a period which dates from 1980 and which may still be ongoing today. Historians increasingly agree that the election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 represented a "revolution" in American society and, particularly, its politics. Review Reagan's presidential career to explain what about it precisely was so "revolutionary." Compare his approach to politics and foreign affairs with those of his predecessors, and assess the ways that his successors either built upon or attempted to reverse his legacy. Explain why so many Americans opposed Reagan's policies and those of his successors. Consider also the social and cultural changes which took place during the Age of Reagan. Finally, assess the success of the "Reagan Revolution" by identifying which problems it ameliorated and which it exacerbated. In your response, consider THREE of the following topics, with regard to how both Reagan and his successors handled or contributed to them:
a. The economy
b. The federal debt
c. Federal regulation
d. Social welfare
e. Public health
f. Race relations
g. Gender equality
h. Foreign affairs
To summarize your response, answer the following questions:
a. How revolutionary was the Reagan Revolution and how was it revolutionary?
b. In what ways was it beneficial to the American nation and in what ways was it detrimental?
c. Did the positives outweigh the negatives or vice versa?
d. Did the Reagan Revolution make the American nation more united or more divided?
e. What cultural issues caused the most friction during the Age of Reagan?
f. Is the Age of Reagan still underway?
When writing your response, draw from material in the following video:
a. Powerplay: End of the empire
Also, draw from at least THREE of the documents listed below:
a. "Equal rights are not special": Advocates call for an end to anti-gay employment discrimination
b. Experimenting with our liberties
c. "A time bomb inside of you": Social service organizations advocate an improved federal response to AIDS
d. Address to Congress
e. Address to the Republican national convention
f. A crisis of confidence
g. Oklahoma bombing memorial prayer service address
h. Address at the NAACP on the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
i. Testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee
j. "There's been no real creative response": Ted Houghton on homelessness in New York City
k. Address to the Democratic national convention
l. Address to British Parliament
m. Roe v. Wade majority decision
Your initial post should be at least 200 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required material(s) and/or other scholarly resources, and properly cite any references. Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts by Day 7 in at least 100 words. When responding to classmates, you should refer to the material from one of the sources which you did not reference in your initial post.
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After my post about the stunning redesign of California designer, blogger, and all around great guy Mark D. Sikes, I felt I needed to write this post as a response to comments about the wastefulness of the redesign.
In 2001, the world first came to know the little Los Angeles home of designer, Mary McDonald when it scored the cover of the now defunct House & Garden magazine.
Mary McDonald
A calm, and soothing space built on the Mary's signature three color palette. Here she chooses a soft gray and white, with pops of pink. The room is carpeted in wall to wall seagrass, something that's important to note for later. Even Mary donned her pink silk pajamas for the shoot:
The canopy bed is a signature of Mary's. Simple construction and attached directly to the ceiling, this is something you see in a lot of Mary's rooms. Again here though, all white, with a touch of gray (although these scan's make it look navy). If you're interested, the wall color is Benjamin Moore Gull Wing Gray. It's a sophisticated, not overly feminine bedroom with a lot of appeal, one that I'm sure House & Garden was happy to have as a cover feature.
In this photo of the same space, you can see that the walls are actually a beautiful dusty gray color, with very little blue to them at all. The furniture is very fine, the linens of exquisite quality. This is first round of décor for Mary in this room. Before, (when she purchased it) it was pretty bland. She added all of the molding detail, the fireplace, and the mirrored closet doors, and of course added a lot of drama with that canopy bed.
Beautiful painted French furniture, upholstered in fabrics that meet that whole tone on tone vibe Mary is known for. The molding detail gives the room a real Paris apartment feel, which is what she was going for, and what she inspired. The room was absolutely charming and timeless, right? Yes. It WAS.
After this was published Mary exploded onto the scene. She had a slew of wealthy clients, most notably the now divorced Efram and Kendra Harkham. Efram and Kendra hired Mary to do their home in Beverly Hills, and I mean DO THEIR HOME in BEVERLY HILLS! Then Efram had Mary work on commercial projects in his exclusive hotels. No expense was spared, and the project was featured both in her book, in multiple magazines, and on the sadly no longer "Million Dollar Decorators" on Bravo.
However, being the astute business person she is, Mary knew that the best way to get more high end clients, was to get more publicity. But once you're covered by one National publication, the chances of being picked up by another for the same room is very slim. So, Mary did what any good business person would do. She took the canvas she had in front of her, and created another masterpiece:
This time photographed by Veranda. So, here, the walls go dark navy, and the previous slipper chairs make way for a beautiful velvet slipcovered chaise lounge. The Chinese Chippendale coffee table is replaced with this gilded deco leg ottoman she found in Paris, tufted in the same blue velvet, and the loose cushioned settee replaced with this antique, gilded French piece, with a custom slip. The fireplace remains unchanged, but the art and accessories are all new with a pop of pink you'll find throughout the space. Perhaps the most ingenious of the design changes though, is the addition the painted pattern on the existing seagrass rug. Now, Mary made some smart changes here. While she changed out her curtain rod and rings for a more sophisticated brass, the curtains were reused, simply banding the lead edge of each with the new accent color, and the rug got a completely new look with the addition of paint.
She changed out the dresser for this metal and wood desk. The painted french chairs are now slipcovered with more of the navy fabric from the settee. A gilded budoir chair becomes a probably never used desk chair and the art is replaced with this beautiful mirror found at the Paris flea market.
The bed stays mostly the same, with the same headboard, but new inner lining in navy to match the newly painted walls, the ceiling gets a pop of pink (another vibrant color choice she uses in dashes throughout the room) and tufted velvet ottomans find a home at the foot of the bed. The bedding here becomes more hotelier, all white with a simple box stitching in that navy and the small framed piece of art is replaced with a mirror.
Once covered in both Domino and Veranda, this bedroom once again gave Mary the quick shot of notoriety necessary to score more spendy clients looking for a designer of merit to work on their major projects. A brilliant business move on Mary's part. Just like in any business, if you want to make money - you have to spend money!
It's also important to note, that Mary was actually not living in this house at the time it was redecorated. What once was her main residence, became a guest house and office space for her when she moved in with her then boyfriend John Bersci, a Los Angeles developer. Not only was this house being decorated, the massive Beverly Hills Mansion they shared was being overhauled .. and was eventually featured on the cover of Veranda in November of 2008.
Now, when Mary and John split, Mary moved back to this house, and did what? Changed it all over again! This time while filming segments for Bravo's "Million Dollar Decorators". While the changes to this room prior to the move back in were small but significant, Mary made bold changes that have (to my knowledge) yet to be covered by a major magazine.
Gone is the molding added for architectural significance. It's replaced with custom, hand-painted, Gracie wallpaper. Gracie wallpaper is sold by the panel, and can cost you anywhere between $400 - $1100 per piece. This was not a CHEAP change, although a beautiful one. The painted seagrass is gone, in its place wall to wall broadloom in gray. The French desk is gone, now replaced by this small dresser. The chairs are new, replacing the white ones that once flanked the dresser, then desk; and the chinoiserie lattice mirror replaces the gilded French beauty she found in Paris.
The canopy bed is replaced with this chinoiserie one that Mary had custom designed, and the foot of the bed gets a French daybed. Now if this looks familiar, there's a reason why, and I'm getting there! Mary kept her curtains, simply having the lead edge re-banded in a complimentary fabric to the blue-green undertone of the hand-painted Gracie wallpaper.
The sitting room is now just two antique cameo back bergere chairs with custom chinoiserie side tables that Mary also had designed. The one thing I'm not at all impressed with her is the square side table turned coffee table. The modern steel and Lucite construction just don't seem to fit in this space at all. However, if you watched the show, you know that Mary was putting this room together minutes before a dinner party at her house. In the only professional image I've been able to find of the space, she's replaced it with two antique French foot stools she once used in her home with John.
Here you'll see the fireplace as it most like exists today. Cleverly placed hand carved sconces hold demure pieces of pottery, and just below that silver fire bucket, you'll see the tops of those gorgeous velvet stools.
Here they are in all their glory, used in one of the guest rooms of the home she used to share with John Bersci. The bed, well it's the same one that she used here with beautiful custom canopy and bed curtains:
And again here, as it's seen in her bedroom with that that beautiful daybed. This post could literally go on for days and days. Not only did Mary redesign her bedroom, she redesigned her whole house at least 3-times. And she's not the only one. Martyn Lawrence Bullard went from this feature in Decor:
To this for Architectural Digest:
To this for Elle Decor:
Darryl Carter, known for his timeless and classical style went from this living room for Southern Accents:
to office for Elle Decor:
So, my point is this: while we may see these changes of seemingly perfect rooms, timeless and inspiring, their designer homeowners see them as a blank canvas, an opportunity bordered only by the plaster and lath behind the walls. Their homes provide them with a chance to try new things, explore new interests and ideas, and as business men and women, invest in their growing careers.
You might use designers like Bunny Williams, Charlotte Moss, or Michael S. Smith as examples of classicists who never change their décor. They, however, unlike Mary, Martin, Mark, Darryl, and other designers who redecorate their homes, have multiple homes to decorate. Michael S. Smith for instance, has homes in California and New York City, including a newly purchased apartment featured in AD. Charlotte Moss has homes across the country, and books (literally) devoted to the decoration of each of them. Bunny, master that she is, has her home in Connecticut, a home in the Dominican Republic, and her husband John Rosselli, a premier antiques dealer has had several stores. There's no need to redecorate, when you can simply move, or look to one of your many vacation homes for suitable magazine exposure.
While I can't speak for Mary, Martyn, or Darryl in their redesigns that I've shown above, I can tell you that Mark didn't waste anything in his project. Much of the project was clever reuse, moving items from one place to another, reupholstering or slipcovering existing pieces, changing the fabric and bedding, curtains, and furniture arrangement to illicit new movement and flow. He made several donations to local California charities, and has curated a One Kings Lane sale that I for one, can not wait to view.
I don't think that any of these designers, most notably Mark, were frivolous in their redecoration. Rather, I find them to be extremely talented artists who also have a knack for understanding how relevance and exposure dominates this industry, and our world in general. I applaud them for continuing to bring us, the public interested in living well, inspiring and beautiful interior design worth coveting.


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I set up a new photo album page with 5 albums to start. Some are from 2008-2009 and newly edited in May 2014. There is also an album of the Smallville panel at Megacon 2014, and my nature photography portfolio with work from 2006 through 2008.
My plan is to continue editing older photos and working on new photos. I will be slowly adding albums with more photos and Thripp.com will also showcase my music and writing.
Check out these beautiful thumbnails:
In other news, I am pleased to report I have completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at University of Central Florida as of May 2014.


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I set up my roku ultra to be able to control the tv power and volume. It works, But , the volume and power on my cable remote quit working. I had to reprogram it. Had to try several codes to find one that worked. The power and volume is all that was affected, channel button etc , still worked. They all worked before I set up the ultra. The tv remote continued to work fine. After reprogramming the cable remote, all is working again, so no problem at this time. Just wondering if it what happened is normal.
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It is not. And it's probably unrelated.
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Try new batteries in the cable remote, by the way what's the model # of the cable remote?


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Two years ago, Petey and I discovered Havenhollow at its premiere and we loved it. Last year, we weren't able to do the same because I was traveling, but fortunately, Havenhollow is back for a third year and with an amazingly fun theme.
If you like Halloween and trick or treating and the fun of walking around the neighborhood with all of the evening excitement, then you'll definitely want to stop by for a visit. Not only are there hayrides, plenty of photo-ops and free goodies, but the sim is fantastically designed to replicate your favorite suburban neighborhood all decked out for the holiday.
Even better, visitors can grab a free candy pail at the landing point and then proceed to explore all of the houses around the sim, trick or treating for candy and yes, even tricks! It's completely fun and interactive and great for kids and adults alike, so set your windlight to midnight (or region,) grab a flashlight (available on sim) and teleport to Havenhollow III.


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Russian and International headlines compared Wednesday September 04, 2013
On the day leading up to the G20 summit in St.Petersburg, both the Russian press and the international were dominated by the 2 hour long interview with president Putin by Russian Channel 1 and AP.
While the American press (at least the more hawkish of them), conveniently enough due to the debate in the Congress, focused on the vague possibility that Russia might support an attack on Syria, the interview contained so much more than that. Here is the link to the summary by AP of the ten most important questions (and answers): http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/10-interesting-things-russias-putin-told-ap-20150278.
President Obama's visit to Sweden instead of having a pre-meeting with Putin, will be covered in a separate post. All I want to say about that here, being a Swede in Russia, is that the Swedish Government, lead, not by PM Reinfeldt in this case, but instead by Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, is licking the wrong a$$. They would serve their country better long term by looking east instead of West.
Today's overlap is as usual low. Except for the interview with Mr. Putin and Syria in general, there is only 1 common topic,
Also among the international headlines on the next page, there is a very interesting report from a survey by PEW about what people in different countries thinks about Russia.
The video about Russia of today is actually two. The first is from AP's interview with Mr. Putin and in the other video Putin is accusing (apparently rightly so) John Kerry of telling lies to the US Senate about Al-Qaeda in Syria.
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Here are the Russian headlines, collected by RIA Novosti.
Russian Press at a Glance, Wednesday, September 4, 2013. © RIA Novosti. Rybchinskiy
US President Barack Obama will meet with representatives of Russian non-governmental organizations on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Russia's St. Petersburg later this month. (Kommersant)
In the latest bout of bickering ahead of Moscow's mayoral elections, acting Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and opposition candidate Alexei Navalny on Tuesday denied separate accusations of illegal campaigning. (The Moscow Times)
On a visit to Moscow, Armenia's president said the country is ready to join the Moscow-led Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan and later take part in establishing the Eurasian Economic Union. (Vedomosti, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Microsoft Corp. is buying Nokia Corp.'s devices and services business, and getting access to the company's patents, for a total of 5.44 billion euros ($7.2 billion) in an effort to expand its share of the smartphone market. (Vedomosti, Kommersant)
The World Economic Forum presented a report on global competitiveness in 2013-2014 comprising 148 countries. Russia came 64th, three places higher than in the previous report. (Kommersant, Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
As pilots and flight assistants with Russia's flag carrier push their employer to give them higher pay for night flights and difficult working conditions, a lack of qualified personnel combined with double-digit growth in passenger numbers has been become a major problem. (The Moscow Times)
Russian energy giant Gazprom postponed the construction of a natural gas pipeline to China until 2014. (Vedomosti)
The White House amplified its argument Tuesday for a military strike on Syria, assuring a congressional panel that it had detailed "physical evidence" that chemical weapons were used by government forces and warning failure to act would have dire consequences. (Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
A further 36,000 people will need to be evacuated from Russia's Far East as floodwaters in the area continue to rise, Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev said at a meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev. (Kommersant)
Despite the government's ongoing efforts to lure foreign investors to Moscow, the city remains behind most European capitals in terms of quality of life, hampering its economic development. (The Moscow Times)
Water levels in the Amur River near the flood-hit city of Khabarovsk in Russia's Far East have risen by six more centimeters (2.3 inches) over the past 24 hours to reach 808 centimeters (26.5 feet). (Rossiiskaya Gazeta)
Tverskoy District Court in Moscow ordered the detention of BTA Bank attorney Yelena Tishchenko until October 31 on suspicion of fraud and money laundering in the BTA Bank case. (Kommersant)
Kia Motors could invest in making more cars in Russia, where it is the third best selling brand, if the market rebounds and shoots past the 3-million mark, the South Korean company's local chief said. (The Moscow Times)
For more details on all the news in Russia today, visit our website at www.en.rian.ru
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Málaga Airport
Málaga Airport (Aeropuerto Costa Del Sol) is large, modern and very busy (30 million passengers pass through a year). There are numerous carrier and route options available between the UK and Málaga. Check out Skyscanner for the best deals.
Bus tickets are available to buy at the office on the left hand side as you exit arrivals.
The new Terminal 3 train station links with Málaga city centre in one direction and the resorts of Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol in the other. From Malaga Renfe at Maria Zambrano Station, four stops from the airport, you can change for Madrid, Seville or Barcelona.
Car hire desks are in the arrivals hall. If you can, a good trick to beat the summer time queues is to send someone ahead to sort out the car while you collect the luggage. Watch the variable speed limit when driving away from the airport if don't want to get caught on camera.
The journey to Granada is 125 km.


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True Blood Season 6 PREMIERE Episode 1 "Who Are You, Really?" Recap
June 18, 2013 by Rachel Tsoumbakos
Billith and Lilith and Warlow – The Plot Thickens Already:
Season 6 of HBO's True Blood took such a long time to arrive. Was it worth it? I think so! Here's what happened in Episode 1, entitled, Who Are You, Really?
We start in Bill-o-vision – and that's a whole heap of scary! He chases Eric (Alexander Skarsgard) and Sookie (Anna Paquin), but they manage to escape – along with the rest of the gang. And just in time too since the place blows up!
Even though these guys are safe, they're not happy. In fact, there's a whole heap of ANGRY going on in this entire episode. Sookie is angry at Billith (Stephen Moyer). Jason (Ryan Kwanten) is angry at the vampires (and then Sookie for siding with them). Pam (Kristin Bauer van Straten) is angry with everyone: Eric, Nora (Lucy Griffiths), Tara (Rutina Wesley), the beach.
Of course, while Sookie and the gang are safe for now, there is no hope for Luna (Janina Gavankar) we discover. Sam (Sam Trammell) manages to drag her from the building, along with her daughter, but there is no cure for turning into Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian). It's just so horrible that Sam has to see another shifter die this way again!
Next we get to meet Governor Burrell (Arliss Howard). And isn't he a piece of work?! While he fans the tension between vampires and humans, we get to see the beginnings of the human-vampire war. But Burrell seems to have many layers. While he may be riling up the general population in public, behind the scenes he is negotiating to get the Tru Blood factories up and running again – just what is he playing at?
So Nora knows about Warlow and Eric doesn't. She attempts to glamor more information about Warlow from Jason – much to his distaste. It turns out they both have knowledge to share. Warlow is apparently the progeny of Lilith (Jessica Clark) – maybe Bill will know something about him? And will Jason have to band together with the vampires to defeat Warlow?
Jessica (Deborah Ann Woll) comes to the realisation that everyone wants to kill Bill. While Sookie helps Jessica see that Billith is not really Bill, that is short-lived. Once Jessica is summoned by her maker to return to Bon Temps, she falls for his charm and pushes everyone else away rather than side against Billith. Sookie staking Billith probably doesn't help their friendship either – even if Billith is strong enough to survive that sort of attack now. Jessica decides that she may be fearful of his power, but he is still her maker after all – especially after he gives his 'I don't want to end up crazy on account of my power' speech.
While we closed last season with a kiss between Pam and Tara, all does not seem to be happy in that camp. Tara is like a lovesick puppy, but Pam is angry and bitter and…well…Pam. They have their words and Pam is very harsh, but then Fangtasia is raided and Tara gets shot and we are left wondering if Tara will actually be the major death Brian Buckner was talking about. For the first time ever, we see a fearful Pam in this scene – and that scared me more than anything!
Next we move onto Alcide (Joe Manganiello). It appears being a pack master has its perks (a ménage à trois) as well as it's pitfalls (having to eat the previous pack master) . It will be interesting to see if this storyline will tie in at all with the human-vampire war or if it is just an eye candy plot.
Speaking of minor plot lines, Andy Bellefleur's (Chris Bauer) a dad! And boy, oh boy, isn't he having a meltdown over it! Luckily Arlene (Carrie Preston) has some sage advice to offer and all is well – until Andy wakes up the next morning and his kids are no longer babies, but small children!
So Jason has argued with his sister and decided to hitch hike home to Bon Temps – what could possibly go wrong? Rutger Hauer actually! They get talking and Jason tells him all about his family. Hauer listens but when Jason mentions Warlow, Hauer finally owns up to knowing Sookie. It's at this point that Jason flips out and Hauer implies he is Warlow. Is he? Isn't he? Who knows, even HBO can't seem to make up their mind over this characters name. Jason fires a shot but Warlow/Hauer is gone and Jason is left to try and keep the car on the road!
Eric appears to be all gaga over Sookie in Season 6. When he's not giving her smouldering looks, he's returning her house to her. Sookie returns the favor by rescinding his invitation. Hang on, wait a minute, this storyline could get interesting! And it does, but not in a Team Eric sort of way. Instead Nora is privy to the whole conversation and now I am feeling nervous with how that information will be used against Sookie and Eric. Besides inadvertently finding Eric's weakness, she is also on the lookout for Billith's (or, ultimately Lilith's) weakness. I wonder what's she'll find out?
We end Episode 1, Who Are You Really? with Sookie's faery contract glowing and Billith having flashbacks (or are they visions?) Lilith appears to him (in triplicate) and then jump inside his body.
That can't be good, can it?
What did you think of the Season 6 premiere of True Blood? Let us know in the comments below.
(Photo Credits: HBO Inc.)


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In my early days at First Round, I worked closely with Josh Kopelman in our Philadelphia office helping to support our portfolio companies. I found that there is nothing more exciting than watching a founder's vision take shape in the world — and that the opportunity to work with teams in the first phase of their company building journey is a unique privilege. I love working with entrepreneurs who are driven by first principles thinking, enjoy questioning the status quo, and strive to make the world a better place to live.
Now, as a member of our New York investment team, I'm focused on finding and bringing the next generation of remarkable founders into the First Round community. I'm inspired by how quickly the New York ecosystem has evolved and excited to see the companies that are built here over the next decade.
Before First Round, I spent three years working at The Blackstone Group. Prior to Blackstone, I graduated from Middlebury College where I studied Political Science and Economics. Outside of work, you can usually find me on the ice at Chelsea Piers or somewhere in Williamsburg exploring Brooklyn's restaurant scene.


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Discharge of Debt
What Debts Will Not Go Away?
Bankruptcy eliminates (or "discharges") most of your debts. Certain debts, however, may not get discharged through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This includes debts incurred after a bankruptcy case is filed, debts not disclosed in bankruptcy schedules, domestic support obligations like child support, most tax debts, most student loans, court-ordered fines, criminal restitution, debts obtained through fraud, gambling debts, and debts from willful or malicious injury to another person or their property.
There are a number of exceptions to this list. For example, a good lawyer can often wipe out student loans or old income tax debts in bankruptcy. Remember, many debts not dischargeable in Chapter 7 may still be paid through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. In my 20 years of experience as a Milwaukee bankruptcy lawyer, I have discharged many tax debts in bankruptcy for my clients. When working with you, I analyze your situation and let you know whether any debts you are concerned about are non-dischargeable.
You may not want to eliminate certain debts in bankruptcy, such as your vehicle loan or mortgage. If you file Chapter 7, you can usually keep your house and car. Just stay current on your payments at all times. If you're behind, you will need to get these loans current before you file Chapter 7. If you can't get current, Chapter 13 may be your best option.
Can I get my student loans discharged?
Under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8), most student loans are non-dischargeable. At one time, this rule applied to just public school loans; however, when Congress reformed the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in 2005, they expanded this section to prohibit the discharge of private loans as well. Now, this section essentially prohibits the discharge of all student loans, unless the loan poses an "undue hardship" on the debtor or his / her dependents.
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code does not provide a definition of "undue hardship," but case law does provide a test. The leading case defining "undue hardship" is the 1987 case of Brunner v. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation. That case laid out three factors that must be considered: First, the debtor cannot maintain a minimum standard of living and still re-pay the student loans; second, this inability to maintain a minimal standard of living must be likely to continue into the future; and third, the debtor must demonstrate that he or she made good faith efforts to pay the loan in the past.
To have a student loan declared dischargeable as an undue hardship, an adversary proceeding must be filed. During this special trial, a judge will determine whether the student loan is an undue hardship. In these cases, there is room for argument and the debtor has the burden of proving to the judge that their educational loan creates an undue hardship. Generally, a person who is permanently disabled and receiving Social Security disability will stand the best chance of demonstrating the loan poses an "undue hardship."
Can I get my income taxes discharged?
Whether someone should file Chapter 7 or 13 often depends on whether they have a lot of income tax debt. This is because income taxes that are non-dischargeable under Chapter 7 can be repaid and satisfied through a Chapter 13 debt repayment plan. Discharging tax debts is complicated and it is always recommended that you consult with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. At Sapinski Law Office, S.C., I will consider the following factors if you have income tax debts:
Do the debts have "priority" status?
If an income tax debt has "priority" status, it cannot be discharged under Chapter 7 and must be paid off completely under Chapter 13. A tax debt is considered "priority" under 11 U.S.C. § (a)(8)(A)(I) when the tax return for that debt was due within three years before the bankruptcy filing date. The debt will also be given priority status if the return was assessed by the IRS within 240 days prior to the filing of the bankruptcy case. The best way to determine if there has been a recent assessment is to first obtain a record of account from the IRS before the bankruptcy case is filed. It will show the assessment date.
When were returns filed?
The second thing I will look at is whether returns were ever filed. If they were, they must have been filed at least two years before the bankruptcy filing. Under 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(1)(B) an income tax debt won't be dischargeable if the returns have not been filed or if they have been filed within a period of two years before bankruptcy. Remember, these debts can be paid through Chapter 13 bankruptcy over 3 to 5 years. A record of account obtained through the IRS will indicate the date the returns were filed. Also remember, it is best that you file the returns yourself. Tax returns the government files on your behalf may be insufficient to meet the tax return filing requirements of § 523(a)(1)(B).
Is there evidence of fraudulent return or tax evasion?
If the return was fraudulent or if there was a willful attempt to evade the tax, the tax debt will also be non-dischargeable under 11 USC § 523(a)(1)(c) - meaning it can't be eliminated through Chapter 7, but may be repaid through Chapter 13.
Other factors I will consider
The code contains tolling provisions that need to be considered. Time spent in a prior bankruptcy will toll (delay) the running of the three year priority waiting period discussed above. Tax return extensions also delay the start of that three year period, and a pending offer in compromise delays the start of the 240-day period and adds an extra 30 days. Timing is critical when addressing income tax debts in bankruptcy. Be sure to obtain a record of account from the IRS and have it reviewed by your lawyer. Your attorney will then help you determine whether you should file Chapter 7 or 13 and when your case should be filed.
I've helped thousands of men and women find financial peace and security during my years of practice. Call me today to set up a free case evaluation and find out how having Sapinski Law Office, S.C. in your corner can make all the difference. My team can help you!


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- Starting March 2018, we at Silicon Valley TMS began treatment using Silicon Valley "Neuro-Navigated TMS". This system allows us to manage more treatment resistant patients who don't respond to the usual TMS process as well as treat other areas of the brain that might be the culprit for the resistance. It also allows us to start treating other conditions with TMS including Neuropathic pain, Tinnitus, auditory hallucinations, OCD, Addictions, ADHD, Parkinsonian tremor and other evolving conditions. Neuro-Navigated TMS is an exciting technology that will lead to better, more personalized treatment of depression and other conditions.
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- Read about Steve Chappell's struggle to find an effective treatment for his long-standing depression and his success with Deep TMS: Patients with Depression, PTSD, Tout Magnetic Helmet Treatment
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Special issue on Cultural values and sustainable rural development in Acta Geographica Slovenica
In special issues 53-2 (2013) and 54-2 (2014 - in press) there are nine scientific articles dealing with the role of culture in sustainable rural development. Authors from all over Europe are sharing views, experiances, case studies and good practices. Guest editors were dr. David Bole, dr. Blaž Komac and dr. Primož Pipan.
The articles sum up the main finding that local culture is an appropriate resource for sustainable development for the countryside, but in and of itself is not sufficient for creating progress. As other authors have also determined (e.g., Bigaran et al. 2013; Šmid Hribar & Ledinek Lozej 2013), cultural values can only be an initial development resource that must be suitably evaluated and into which a great deal of knowledge, creativity, and innovation must be invested in order to use them to enrich society today. It is therefore unsurprising that development initiatives largely rely on local actors and their relations with one another, and that the process of creating a tourism product from a primary source (culture) with the aid of human and social capital must take place together with the local community or must proceed from it.
Acta geographica Slovenica – Geografski zbornik is the main Slovenian geographical scientific journal published by the Anton Melik Geographical Institute of the Scientific Research Centre of the Slovenian Academy of Sciences and Arts. The journal is aimed at presentation of scientific articles from the fields of physical, human and regional geography. Journal is indexed and listed in SCIE (Science citation index expanded, IF: 0,714; IF 2010: 0,346; IF 2011: 1,333; IF: 0,484), Scopus (SNIP: 1,49), CGP (Current geographical publications), DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals), EBSCOhost, Electronic publishing Center, Find in a library, GEOBASE Journals, Geosource, JS (Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition), OHSU Electronic Journals, Google scholar, Geoscience e-Journals, FRANCIS, CrossRef, Georef, SJR (SCImago Journal & Country Rank), OCLC WorldCat.


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Minneapolis mayor candidate questions stadium district financing
Mayoral candidate Cam Winton says he wants a closer look at the financial details for the real estate development planned for the blocks west of the new Vikings stadium going up in downtown Minneapolis.
In a letter to the Department of Community Planning and Economic Development, Winton is asking deputy director Chuck Lutz to elaborate on the financing plan for green space and a parking ramp contemplated in the area, including the Star Tribune's headquarters block.
The parking ramp is a must-have for the stadium, required by the Vikings. The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority took bids on that parking this spring, and Ryan and the city have submitted a proposal, with the city borrowing the money to finance the project.
As part of the deal, builder Ryan Cos. has guaranteed to cover the bond service for 10 years, and then parking and other revenues would presumably hold Minneapolis taxpayers harmless for the remaining 20 years of the bonds. Mayor R.T. Rybak has said the MSFA will split shortfalls with the city in the last two decades of the deal.
Winton says Minneapolitans might have reason to hesitate about that:
"As you know, though, revenue shortfalls have already plagued the stadium project. Furthermore, the City's track record of executing financially sound development projects is checkered at best. Accordingly, I trust you share my desire for the city to 'measure twice, cut once' so that The Yard doesn't turn into the city's next financial blunder akin to Block E or Target Center.'
Winton concedes he's a stadium apostate. "I would have put it to a referendum of city residents, as was required under the city charter," he says. "I think the folks that supported the stadium did a big end run around the referendum requirement and violated the spirit of the law."
Winton also says he hasn't gotten any assurances yet from the city regarding the stadium district project.
But current mayor R.T. Rybak offered what sounded like a bullet-proof plan when he pitched the idea earlier this month. He said the new taxes on Ryan's Downtown East development would easily cover the bonds. Here's how Rybak explained it at the big reveal in a Strib parking lot on May 14th:
"If absolutely not a single person parked in that ramp for 20 years. Which I don't think is going to happen... the total city exposure would be $30 million. The total take, just from real estate taxes on this over that period of time will be $40 million. In an absolute worst case scenario, in which nobody parked in that ramp for 30 years, the city would still be up probably about $10 million and we would get a two-block park. We think this is a good deal."
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Secret to Success – Worthwhile Video
Posted on 16. Sep, 2010 by Carey in How To's, Videos
I just came across this video from the blog called A Student of the Real Estate Game.
It's a really good video on the secret to success and what it takes to be successful. The gentleman speaking is Eric Thomas, I think they call him the "hip hop preacher." I know we all read and watch this kind of stuff from time to time but this one really struck a couple of chords with me. Enjoy and let me know your thoughts!
3 Responses to "Secret to Success – Worthwhile Video"
17. Sep, 2010
I saw this video on facebook…loved it!
.-= Shae´s last blog ..4 Simple Steps To Getting Private Money =-.
28. Sep, 2010
Damn, that was awesome!
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Thanks for sharing. 🙂
.-= Steph´s last blog ..Flip This Book Club- The Power of Focus Guest Post by Shae Bynes Also- an Update From Illinois =-.
15. Oct, 2010
I'm glad you ladies enjoyed the video! I liked it just as much!


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One of the most important lessons to be successful in business and in life is to never stop learning. Most people think that education stops when you finish school, the truth is education begins when you finish school. They don't teach you how to handle real life problems in school, they don't teach you about money or business. As entrepreneurs we must constantly look for ways to learn new things. It doesn't matter if its from a book, an audio, a video on YouTube or learning from a mentor or coach. Everyday I look for ways to learn new stuff, but I specially love to learn from those who are successfully, those people who have the things I want in life and have achieve a level of success that I want.
A quick example is how a simple YouTube video I watched gave a tip that I'm now using to not only increase my income but also my brand as a business person. I listen to those who are successful and if you want to be successful then you need to do the same.
Constant learning is crucial for the success of any business, even if you don't have the time you need to make the time. Watch videos from successful people, read a book for 15 minutes or listen to an audio. I sincerely hope these tips helped you just like they helped me.
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- Chris said:True story Lester , Never ever stop learning…
we don't really begin to learn until after school that's for sure
and it's certainly a big part of being successful.
It's been taught by schools and certain other systems that the
only way to get money is to work for it.
but it's not the case, It's a load of crap
There is another side to money that a lot of people have never been taught and need to be taught.
The reason they have never been taught this is because it is not
in the best interests of the education systems and organisations that control the money to tell people the truth about it.
It's one big delusion


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Robby Gordon CABO 1000 Investment Visit
Yesterday, Robby Gordon spoke to the Campbell El Martillo Racing Team, he also spent valuable seat time on the CABO 1000 race course for 2014.
In the drive, Robby said he is considering major Speed Energy Drink investments on the regional desert off-road race. Baja South Tourism and Red Bull, recently invested new budgets in the CABO 1000, through tourism efforts around the world.
Robby went further, saying, "some of the Baja racing events no longer are viable", "they're dying because of mismanagement, 'for racers by racers' is a concept that just hasn't panned out".
Robby also said, "the CABO 1000 can be the DAKAR of Baja desert off-road racing with Speed Energy and Robby Gordon investments". "The tourism component of motorsports is what we are looking into the future for, it's the right time and place for Gordon Motorsports to be a player in world-wide fly-n-drive operations". SEE CABO 1000 HERE
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Thursday, April 30, 2015
Industrial Piercings
Since posting my recent industrial earring haul, I thought I'd share my experience about getting this piercing done. In the UK/Australia, apparently this piercing isn't called an industrial, it's called a scaffold piercing.
Friday, April 24, 2015
Random Things About Me
The Liebster award is back! I'm excited that Bien Aimeé nominated me...her blog is amazing. Her posts are relevant, thoughtful, informative, and she's an amazing artist too. I wish my own blog could have as much poise as hers. I'm always excited when one of her posts appears on my feed.
The rules:
I kind of like that she started with the questions first, so I'm doing that too.
The rules:
1. Post the award on your blog.
2. Thank the blogger who presented this award and link back to their blog.
3. Write 11 random facts about yourself.
4. Nominate 11 bloggers who you feel deserve this award and who have fewer than 200 followers.
5. Answer 11 questions posted by the presenter and ask your nominees 11 questions.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Makeup Apps
By this point, most of us can spot a photo that's been photoshopped, but lately I've been seeing photos that are obviously manipulated--but was it our friend Photo Shop, or is it something else?
The two photos below (photos are from we heart it...who knows where they were from originally) inspired me to start looking for something easier-to-use than Photo Shop (though I haven't used it since CS3). Makeup apps, I thought.
|good way to hide photoshop is to rotate the photo to mess with perspective
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Pantone Spring 2015
It's that time of year again, when I spend way too much time going through mainstream fashion's "it" colors. Here's Spring 2015 (If you want to see my post on last year's spring 2014 colors, click here)... for those of you in the Southern hemisphere, you can see the newly announced fall 2015 colors here at the Pantone website.
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02 September 2016
Fall 2016 Beauty Trends
As much as I wish summer could last forever, I'm going to have to accept the fact that fall is almost here. I'm a planner, so I like to be prepared for the next season. I was browsing new makeup today to fall and winter, and I am loving the trends. I probably won't adopt all of these trends, but a few will definitely be making it into my makeup bag.
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Black eyeliner is back, and the smudged look is going to be very popular. Personally, I love black liner, so I love this trend. I'm a big fan of Tarte Amazonian Clay eyeliner, and it has a smudging brush on the end of it. You can also use your favorite black liner and use a separate smudging tool.
Lipstick always gets lighter in the summer and darker in the winter, but this fall, goth lips are in. Your reddish black should be closer to black than red. One to try is Wet N Wild Mega Last Vamp It Up.
If dark red/almost black is too dark for you, red is going to be popular again this year. Matte red lipstick looks great in the fall. City Color has a 6 piece set of matte red lipsticks so you can find the perfect shade.
I think nude lipstick is perfect for every day. I really love my Burt's Bees nude lippies.
Good news, my curly haired friends. Curls are so in for a fall 2016 beauty trend! If you don't have curly hair, it's easy to get the look with the new Conair Curl Secret. It's unlike any curling iron I've ever used.
Glitter isn't just for crafts anymore. Oh, no. Glitter is your new BFF for your makeup. To ensure that your glitter stays all day, use elf Glitter Primer to hold it in place. With this 10 piece Diamond Glitter Liquid Eyeshadow set, you won't have to choose just one color.
In the summer, serious HAC was in style. This fall, it's all about subtle highlights. I like the Physicians Formula highlighter because it's made with minerals and gives a subtle highlight.
You think of spring or summer when you think of peaches, but peach is a great look for fall. I love peach eyeshadow because it looks good with so many skin tones. There are a few shades of peach in the Maybelline New York Blushed Nudes palette.
Copper eyeshadow is going to be really popular this fall. This NYX copper eyeshadow is really pretty.
Last year, thicker brows were in. This year, natural brows are in. This means you should groom them so they don't look messy, but you definitely don't want thin brows. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Promade will help your brows look thicker and fuller by filling in light areas.
Although most of the fall 2016 beauty trends focus on natural beauty, long, thick lashes are in. It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara has proteins to thicken your lashes with repeated use, and it has collagen and polymers to boost lashes as soon as you put it on.
Which is your favorite of the fall 2016 beauty trends?
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Weekly Newsletter - 10/12/18
With Christmas just around the corner, we thought it would be a good time to bring you all a newsletter. We have lots coming up in the next few weeks/months so make sure you keep an eye on our website and social media pages for details on upcoming events.
AGM News
Last week, we held our AGM in the pavilion. We had some changes to the committee and captaincy roles. These are:
Youth Development Officer – Mike Askew
Fixture Secretary – Daniel Clarke
3rd Team Captain – Daniel Rive
Sunday Captains – Ryan Budd, Martin Milford, and Sam Pannell
Thank you to everyone who attended the AGM.
Pitch and Putt Competition
This years annual Christmas pitch and putt competition is this Sunday (16th), 11am start at Norfolk Gardens pitch and putt course on the seafront. Everyone is welcome to play, entry is £5. There will be prizes for best individual and best team, with prize giving being held at the New Inn afterwards. Please click attending on our Facebook page or let Ian Birbeck know if you are playing so we have an idea of the numbers.
Christmas Curry Night
Our annual curry night is on Wednesday 19th December at Cinnamon. Please let Darren Bazley know before Monday 17th if you will be coming. We will be booking a table for 7/7.30pm. Everyone welcome.
Samit Patel Night
We are hosting an evening with Samit Patel on Saturday 2nd February. We have sold half the tickets already. Contact Dan Clarke ASAP if you want a ticket. Also a perfect Christmas present for your loved ones. Dont miss out! Full details here.
Adult Winter Training
Adult winter training will be at The Littlehampton Academy, 8pm-9.30pm. The dates are:
Friday 15th March
Friday 22nd March
Friday 29th March
Friday 5th April
Colts Winter Training
Colts winter training will be at The Littlehampton Academy. The under 10's will train 6pm-7pm and the under 12's and under 14's will train 7pm-8pm. The dates for the colts winter training are:
Friday 25th January
Friday 1st February
Friday 8th February
Friday 15th February
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2019 Fixtures
The league fixtures are due out in the first week of January, while a lot of the Sunday fixtures are already on our play cricket website.
Club Kit
With Christmas coming up it would be a great time to treat yourself to some club kit. All the kit can be seen here.


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SIA Snow Show Presentation Recap
Last week, our Director of Business Development, Harrison, gave a talk on content marketing at the 2015 SIA Snow Show.
It was a resounding success. While the majority of the other groups presenting worked in retail, Elevated Third was able to provide attendees with the distinct perspective of someone with an agency background. To see the full presentation from the talk, go here.
Content marketing is the ability to communicate with customers and potential customers without traditional hard selling. It is a vital part of any sound marketing strategy. Instead of making users think you are pitching a product to them, you are providing them with interesting, valuable information about a subject important to them. Rather than sell them or your product, you are in essence selling them on your knowledge. There are several main topics that play into effective content marketing.
It is necessary to have a strategy for every interaction with a customer or potential customer, in a way that allows them to associate your company/brand with a positive experience. Rather than coming up with your plan on the spot and possibly confusing or even frustrating your customer, plan ahead. There are several keys to making this happen:
By standing alone, your message should be able to make sense to any layperson who stumbles across your product or services, not requiring vast insider knowledge and/or previous interaction with your brand or company.
Your content marketing should be less of a slap in the face and more of a slight nudge. Harsh messaging and branding pushes people away––the last thing you want is to scare off your customers with too severe of a message.
Ensuring a standard narrative is another essential piece of storytelling. Follow the patterns and stories people know: conflict, struggle, triumph. It's so ingrained into the way humans think that they will be able to make the jumps needed to hear and understand your story.
It may seem counter-intuitive, but in content marketing, your brand must come second. "But how will people remember our products/services if we don't remind them?" People out in the world aren't looking to read about how great your products are––they are out in the world looking for relevant information on something they need. Hook and keep them with your content, and then present your services as useful.
Lastly, stick in people's minds. Not only do you want them to be hooked by your content, but you also want them thinking about your content after they've left your website or seen your video.
The digital world is not what it was ten years ago. Hell, it's not what is was six months ago. The landscape of marketing is a constant morphing ball of change, so brands have to be consistently on top of the latest and greatest to capitalize on opportunities.
With the rise in technology comes with the need to parse out different types of content. What you click on while on Facebook is different from what you look for in your email and so on. Focus on the kind of content that matches your media. For example, emails need to be easily scannable for quick viewing and sorting––while competing against tons of other marketing emails in your customer's inboxes.
Mobile is another major aspect of content marketing. You know it, I know it, mobile is vitally important to any marketing in this day and age. Smartphone use is rapidly growing and will overtake desktop usage soon. Plus, just like in-store experiences, if a customer has a bad time online, it is very possible to lose them forever.
Customers want to feel special through personalization. There is nothing so unappealing as receiving an email that doesn't relate to you or just feels like it was part of a gigantic email blast. There are simple and easy tools out there to make personalizing emails easier for brands. Take the time to make your customers feel like they made a good choice with you, and they are far more likely to return.
While followers and likes can be important in the social media sphere, it is vital that your data is tracked and is compared to a goal. Analytics will be able to demonstrate what is working and what is not. Additionally, while you should focus the majority of your social media attention to the platform that shows your brand best to customers, it is still very important to maintain a presence in many other areas of social media. Each ignored platform is an ignored method of communicating with a customer.
Another important aspect of social is maintaining a conversation while catering to an audience. Yes, posting interesting and relevant information to your followers is an essential part of social media marketing. But don't forget to reach out and respond to your customers! Consistency is important, but so is engagement. Progress the conversation––don't just say the same thing over and over.
In regards to automation, products and content should be related to one another, not separate. Throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks does not work. Additionally, pay attention to the specific personas you want to engage. Before you produce content, think "Why would this persona find this valuable?" If you don't have an answer, don't bother. There are all kinds of marketing automation tools out there that can help make this easier, catering specific content to users based on a constantly growing source of information.
In today's connected world, it has never been easier to gain access to a wide variety of communities. Use this to your advantage to interact with an array of people who share interests that your brand can assist or provide information for.
Focus on the Everyday
The everyday person, the everyday information … Not everything is a blowout competition.
People trust honesty, not self-promotion. By being a brand that is not over the top, customers will be more drawn to a relatable persona. If you say you have credibility, most people are going to think you don't. An Everyday Joe that people know and trust has something that a company just can't replicate.
Additionally, engaging with customers through content takes time. One good blog post or social media post won't suddenly make your brand gain a thousand followers. These things take time––be prepared to let the process happen organically. It helps a lot if you get on good terms with an influencer, someone/some brand which has a large following that can give you the credibility you cannot get yourself. Catching one person's eye could lead to thousands.
Celebrity endorsements are no longer about getting a famous person to wear an item of your clothing. Being a celebrity is a different experience than it was a few years ago, which allows more people the ability to attain iconic status due to social media. It is necessary to think about this idea in different terms; it can change who you choose to target and consider as someone that you want to represent your brand. One example of real people achieving major popularity is recent double amputee, Noah Galloway, who became an overnight sensation, and is now promoting a wide variety of brands and products. Your marketing goes even farther when customers recognize that regular people, not just celebrities, can do amazing things and use a specific brand. By identifying the brand user as a relatable person, the customer is inspired.
External and Internal Communities
Since it can be difficult to create your own community, it is possible for brands to begin to participate in other external communities. You don't have to reinvent the wheel to find a good customer base––by joining a group of similar interests, you can tap into the insights and target groups of customers that would like your products or services. Partnering is another great way to reach a new demographic. You will attain access to a group who already has a strong affiliation with your collaborator and achieve both prominence and credibility.
Once you achieve prominence in communities, your customers will start promoting your product on their own. You can talk all day about why your product is great, but no one will believe you as much as an actual customer. Give the customers a chance to sing your praises.
You can do a tremendous amount to help build a relationship with customers by establishing goodwill. Sometimes the easiest and most effective way to start that relationship is by helping them.
To build a new audience, it is necessary to move your content to new areas. Focus on reaching a larger audience by creating a how-to section or demonstrating your knowledge of the industry your brand is a part of. A good example is the K2 Elevated Education series. There are up to 36 videos with information on how to do certain things associated with skiing, but they are all things that do not require K2 skis or any brand loyalty. Instead, it is actual, useful information that can help any skier. The same is true with connecting with novices. By providing them with the information they need to begin participating in something new, they'll remember their first positive experience with your brand. This also proves the importance of SEO––beginners who find you first will be willing to try you out and will be guaranteed to return if they find your information helpful.
While these are just a few methods of content marketing, these ones are vital to building brand loyalty and finding your company's niche.


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Dog Day Care Wayland
Give your dog the gift of exercise and socialization at Doggy Dates dog day care. Wayland locals trust us with playdates, overnight care, and more. Since 2011, locals have trusted our team of playdate supervisors to give dogs exactly what they need – exercise and socialization. Whether you're going through a particularly hard time at work or you need someone you can trust to fill in the gaps on a regular basis, our team is here to help. You haven't seen a dog day care in Wayland quite like this before.
Our Approach to Dog Day Care Wayland
At Doggy Dates, we believe that dogs are family, and that's how we treat yours. All our staff members are dog enthusiasts with longtime personal and professional experience. We love introducing new dogs into our dog day care in Wayland and seeing what each new personality brings. Some of our regulars are older pups who prefer to lounge with the humans while the young ones get a thrill from romping on our acre of fenced-in countryside. We take dogs of all ages and most breeds, enabling us to create a strong pack for socialization skills and energy burning. At our dog day care in Wayland, dogs can be dogs.
If you're interested in seeing more about the types of dogs we entertain at our dog day care in Wayland, check out our Facebook page. Every day we post pictures and footage of your fur babies frolicking and having fun on an entire acre of fenced-in property. They have the opportunity to live out their dreams as farm dogs and come home to you tired and happy. If you're searching for dog day care in Wayland, your dog just might prefer the flexibility and open environment at Doggy Dates.
Find Your Next Dog Day Care Wayland
Programs for dog day care in Wayland vary. Some individual dog sitters may provide walking and feeding services only. Others provide more-comprehensive services, but keep the dogs in a very restricted environment. At Doggy Dates, we control the environment and the kinds of dogs we allow into our playdate sessions, but we generally allow dogs to be themselves. Some love rolling in the hay while others feel their best running laps around their more subdued playmates. You can count on our dog day care in Wayland to deliver a holistic and inclusive experience.
Our team consists of professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about caring for dogs. Many of us grew up with dogs, volunteered in shelters, and dedicated our educational careers to learning more about dogs. In other words, you won't find a more dedicated crew to handle transportation, playdate supervision, and overnight stays. Our dog day care in Wayland offers freedom, flexibility, and fun for our clients and our dogs.
For all our potential clients, we offer a free trial period as part of our dog day care in Wayland. Let your dog interact with some of our regulars and experience the culture for yourself. After one session, we feel confident you'll enroll your pet in as-needed or regular playdate sessions. Sign up for a free trial today. From start to finish, we treat each of our guests as we would our own pets.
Take Advantage of Our Social Presence
We regularly provide special perks on social media as part of our dog day care in Wayland. Social media helps us share our dogs' experiences with their owners and other community members. We regularly post photos and videos so you can stay in touch with your dog's activities throughout the day. On special occasions, we also run deals and specials. For example, this Halloween season, we conducted a costume contest! The pet photos with the most Facebook and Instagram likes won a free playdate.
Why Enroll in Dog Day Care Wayland?
Some of our clients struggle when making the decision to enroll their dogs in a dog day care program in Wayland. Here are some of the most popular reasons our clients end up signing their pets up for our programs:
- Dogs need exercise. Let's face it; American jobs are more time consuming and stressful than ever before. If you're stuck at the office, you can't go on a jog with your furry family member or play tug-of-war in the living room. We know you want to be home playing with your pet, but we offer the next-best solution. We'll take your dog to a large fenced-in area for a few hours to take some of the stress of the day off your plate.
- Our clients know they can trust us. Not all programs for dog day care in Wayland are created equal. Some provide basic care while others charge a fortune. At Doggie Dates, our clients know they can rely on our team members to provide premier and personalized care services at competitive rates.
- Dogs are social creatures. Many of our clients own one dog. Dogs, especially young ones, need socialization to learn appropriate behaviors and build social skills. Our dog day care in Wayland encourages socialization between breeds and sizes. We do our best to accommodate dogs with special needs, so everyone benefits from their time at our fenced-in enclosure.
Our dog day care in Wayland can break your dog out of its shell, calm a nervous breed, and lead to a more successful at-home experience. For these reasons, we hope you'll consider Doggy Dates as the place where a dog can be a dog.
So Much More than a Dog Day Care Program Wayland
Doggy Dates provides several layers of services to make our clients' lives easier. We put your pet's health and wellbeing first, and that's why more locals searching for dog day care in Wayland trust Doggy Dates. In addition to group playdates, we encourage our clients to take advantage of our training and overnight services, too. Our resident trainer specializes in some of the most challenging behaviors to break, including jumping, barking, and refusing to come when you call. If you invest in our overnight services, your dog will stay in a loving home instead of in a cold kennel environment. For more information about our dog day care, Wayland residents can reach us at (781) 801-2526.


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"I honor the power of my words which create my reality"
Throat Chakra High Vibration Aroma Roll Ingredients:
*Jojoba & *Argan Oil, Essential Oils of: *Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea), *Geranium (Pelargonium x asperum), *Spearmint (Mentha spicata), *Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile), *Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana), *Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata), *Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia). Organic Flower Essences: Bluebell, Cosmos, Snap Dragon. Gem Essences: Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Tiger's Eye. Gemstones: Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite.
Use to balance your Throat Chakra! Shake well and roll on pulse points, throat or back of neck. Breathe Deep & InJoy!
10 ml High Vibration Aroma Roll
*= Certified Organic & Therapeutic Quality
Throat Chakra – Vishuddha
Element – Ether
Color – Blue
Mantra – Ham
Intentions: Here we strive to listen to our inner voice and speak our truth.
Where we create our own reality via our words and our actions.
"Think before you speak"- the power of our words are felt here.
Where we strive for conscious and kind communication.
Associated Body Parts:
Throat, Neck, Mouth, Teeth, Jaw, Upper Lungs, Esophagus, Thyroid and Hypothalamus.
Imbalance Indications:
Lack of Confidence and Self Love, Teeth, Mouth and Jaw issues, Voice and Hearing Issues, Speech Impediments and Thyroid issues.
Each of our ingredients has the following intentions:
Essential Oils:
Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) – Reduces anxiety, stress and tension, Calms the mind, upports thyroid function, assists throat on a physical level, Emotionally uplifting
Geranium (Pelargonium x asperum) – Increases imagination and intuition, Aids in protection from disturbing energy, Increases capacity for intimate communication, Supports one's ability to receive and to give, Encourages feelings of security and stability, gently stimulates the lymphatic system, Emotionally uplifting
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) – Emotionally uplifting, Assists release of phlegm in throat, Supports a healthy immune system
Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) – Calming, Soothing, Reduces anxiety, Supports clear communication and self expression, Offers inner strength
Sweet Marjoram (Origanum marjorana) – Calms obsessive thinking, Supports self care, Comforting, Warming, Emotionally uplifting
Clove Bud (Eugenia caryophyllata) – Warming, Encourages confidence and Courage, Supports healthy teeth and gums, Promotes energy, Strengthening, Pain reducing
Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) – Builds confidence and strength, Uplifts the spirit, Supports healthy teeth and gums, Assists throat on a physical level
Organic Flower Essences:
Bluebell – Works in the throat chakra to clear blockages preventing creative expression, helpful for those involved in singing, chanting or sound therapy.
Snap Dragon- Works strongly in the throat chakra and on the associated areas of the etheric blueprint. It is particularly effective where there is difficulty articulating what one wishes to say. Helps to release suppressed emotions such as rage and frustration. Improves the ability to be logical.
Cosmos – Links the heart chakra and throat chakra, enhancing self-expression and promoting the release of emotional difficulties
Gemstone Essences:
Lapiz Lazuli – Helps those who have shy, introverted personalities through its ability to stimulate spiritual & personal self-expression, Promotes the release of buried emotions and hidden fears, Aligns the etheric, mental & spiritual bodies and strengthens all the meridians, Cleanses unwanted energies from the energetic field.
Aquamarine – Promotes the qualities of beauty and peacefulness, Works in both the throat chakra and spleen chakras, Stimulates self-expression and inspirational flow.
Tiger's Eye – Promotes grounding & the integration of new energies into the energetic structure, Encourages a creative partnership with the earth.
Fluorite -calms the emotions and stimulates clear communication, encourages positivity, balances the energies, increases intuitive abilities, links the human mind to universal consciousness, and develops connection to Spirit
Lapis Lazuli – Powerful aid to create depth and clarity in your thinking and in your communications, Known as a truth crystal because it ensures that the words you speak are in alignment with your personal truth, Stimulates and activates the throat chakra, Resonates with the vibration of truth and enlightenment
Sodalite – Assists to communicate your thoughts truthfully, Brings calmness to your emotions and clarity to your thoughts, Aids the development of psychic abilities and developing intuition.
Here we strive to listen to our inner voice which connects us to the divine and to comfortably speak our truth. We learn that we create our own reality via our thoughts, words and actions. A well known adage that applies to the Throat Chakra is "think before you speak". Our words have so much power and sometimes we need reminded such. Physically the Throat Chakra correlates to the mouth, teeth, jaw, neck, throat, esophagus, bronchial tubes, upper lungs, thyroid gland and the hypothalamus. When our Throat Chakra is not aligned we may lose our voice figuratively and literally. Without the ability of self expression we may shut down inside and lack self confidence and self love. Perhaps we have poor listening skills or difficulty hearing or talking. We may suffer from throat or mouth issues, vocal problems, TMJ, speech impediments or teeth problems. We may also develop tension headaches or thyroid conditions when our Throat Chakra is blocked.Please store your Awaken Essential Oils in a cool and dark place for an extended shelf life. Do not leave any Essential Oil products in the car when temperatures reach below freezing or above 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
The shelf life for our Aroma Rolls is 2 years.
Keep away from eyes and away from your little ones curious hands!


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Frieze and FIAC are Knocking at the Door
In October, just one week apart, two world-level art fairs will be going on: the Frieze Art Fair in London, from 13-16 October, and the FIAC fair in Paris, from 20-23 October. Participants and fans of art fairs definitely have the next two weeks booked. Here we provide a look at how Frieze and FIAC will attempt to surprise us this year.
Frieze Art Fair 2011
Regent's Park, London
13-16 October, 2011
Today we can begin the countdown to the start of the annual Frieze Art Fair, which traditionally returns with art and design, carried on autumnal breezes, to the scenic Regent's Park in London. The Frieze Art Fair is one of the leading art fair brands in the world. This year, art aficionados will have at hand more than 170 art galleries from around the world for their perusal. The content will include masterpieces by both old masters and new, and several galleries will be making their debut at Regent's Park.
The 2011 Frieze will consist of not only exhibitions by galleries and artists, but also a project-initiative founded by independent artists, presentations of educational programs performed by associations and artists, a series of practical events, discussions and seminars.
This year's Frieze Art Fair 2011 program differs from that of previous years with its impressive number of world capitals participating in the event: New York, Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Berlin, São Paulo, Warsaw, and others. There will be enough art for everybody – to see and to buy – so that you can later share your freshly bought "food for the soul".
Westminster, NW1
London, UK
Main venue – Grand Palais, Paris
20-23 October, 2011
From the huge stores of works by genius's and grand masters of the art world to its always current contemporary art scene, the pompous cultural life of Paris has always been reason enough for it to be a top choice for Expos.
From 20-23 October, the 38th international art forum FIAC will take place in Paris. One of the leading "top five" art fairs, this year it will present 165 galleries from around the world, all under the cupolas of the prestigious Grand Palais exhibition hall. This will be a rare chance to experience this architectural gem which, like the Eiffel Tower, was built for the World's Fair in 1900. This year, the celebratory air will be enhanced by an unprecedented surprise – three renovated exhibition rooms of the Grand Palais have been reopened after decades of being closed to the public.
Galleries and organizations from 21 countries will be presenting in the "Palace", specializing in the creative legacy of modernism and postmodernism, as well as in events featuring contemporary art. The newly-opened galleries of the Palace will host initiatives that largely concentrate on experimental art and the latest trends.
After visiting the Palace, the prospect leads you to a rendezvous in the Jardin des Tuileries, a captivating park in which an interactive art exhibition has been set up; even mobile movie theaters have been brought in to show films. And last but not least, a slew of outdoor exhibitions (and biological diversity) can be found in the territory of the Jardin des Plantes, right next door to the architectural zenith that is the Auguste Rodin Museum.
Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008
Paris, France


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Proofing Choices
The right type of proofing saves you money and time.
Two types of proofing media is available: press proof and digital proof. Which one better suits your needs and budget? Let's take a look both so you can make an informed decision. While China used to be known for producing very cheap press proofs (relatively speaking); it has been gradually switching over the digital proofs over the past few years.
What is Press Proof?
Press proofs are made by specialized printing presses using the actual ink and paper. As a matter of fact, the printing plates used by the press proof will be later used on the actual commercial production of the job. These specialized proof presses are semi-automatic and can only print one color at a time, so to print a standard full-color job, four of these presses are needed. Since the press proof uses actual ink and paper as the real commercial production, the press proof can be finished and bound just like a real piece.
What is Digital Proof?
Digital proofs come in a wide variety of different flavors. Most digital proofs are produced by inkjet printers. These inkjet printers are not the regular home desktop inkjets; they are professionally manufactured for the graphics arts and printing industry. The paper, ink, software, and hardware used to make a digital proof are much more expensive than a regular home desktop inkjet. Digital proofs come in flats and cannot be finished and bound. They are usually used to make sure the color and other elements are in the proper place.
Which is Better?
If the files have been proofed for color already (in-house or with your designer) and the contents are not likely to change, a press proof will provide a better sense of how the final product will turn out.
At-a-Glance Digital Proofs vs. Press Proofs
|Digital Proofs
|Press Proofs
|Finished and bound
|No. Flats sheets only
|Actual Printing Ink
|PMS Ink
|Actual Paper Stock
|Real Printing Dots and Screen Angles
|Consistent Color from One Round to the Next
|Cost per Initial Proof
|Cost per Subsequent Proof
|Good for Making Changes
|Color Accuracy
|Simulated; however, it is very close
|99% to the actual printing
|Color Consistency over Rounds
|Registration of Colors
|Turn-Around Time
|3-7 days
|10-14 days
Common Draw-Backs of Press Proofs
|Manual Paper Feeding
|Pressman can easily cause scratches, smudges, fingerprinting, etc.
|Printing One Color per Unit
|None of the four pressman will have complete control over the final collective full-color.
|Real Printing Plates
|Expensive to replace if there are changes to the file.
|Binding and Finishing
|Hand-made: will be less perfect, less sturdy, and uneven than the actual production piece.
Cost Comparison
|Digital Proofs
|Press Proofs
|Initial Cost
|Cost to Replace One Page
|Cost to Replace Two Pages
|$107 to $214
Cost estimation is based on 64 page standard size catalog. Price shown here is for reference only and does not reflect actual cost.
We offer wide range of printing services at affordable prices and up to the satisfaction of our customers.
You can compare our printing services in China with other companies to realize how our quality is. Price is unparalleled in the industry.
Sunny Print proposes a lot of preference when it comes to choose commercial printers for business printing.
Our China printing service is fashionable for its quality and well-timed delivery.
We offer quality printing services for books, magazines, catalogs, and packaging. We also give a heavy discount up to 50% .
Our exclusive and state of the art plastic cover printing services make you hassle free service.
Our color book printing service furnishes a stunning and gorgeous look to your colored books.
We are one of the best printing companies is China. We do not say this, but our clients say so.
We offer reasonable book printing services and does not charge our customers other operating expense for the services offered.
We fully understand the unique needs of our customers; we, therefore, provide custom book printing services to meet up their sole business needs.


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U L Washington, 1982 Donruss
Name: U L Washington
Team: Kansas City Royals
Position: Shortstop
Value of card: Zero Washingtons
Key 1981 stat: Two initials, no periods
Time for a jheri curl juice-soaked pop quiz:
So, what does "U L" stand for?
(A) Ugly Leroy
(B) Umbilical Lord
(C) Unseemly Locks
(D) Unadulterated Lovemaker
(E) Wait, does that say: U L Washington SS? What is that, the name of a battleship?
(F) None of the above
at 12:01 AM
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