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Feeling the pressure of too little result for too much effort? In this video, I discuss how to prioritize your tasks to maximize your results! Get Focused Get Results, simple right?
Hi this is Dean Mercado from Online Marketing Muscle and welcome to this edition of the Marketing Minute! Today's topic is get focused…get results!
I want to share with you real quick a piece of that book where he talks a little bit about his time management quadrant and in that quadrant you have things that are not important, things that are important, things that are urgent, things that are not urgent. And the key is most of us get caught up in things that are deemed as urgent and things that are deemed as not important and that's a big key here to what I want to discuss because as you think about your day, and you go through your day, every task that comes across your plate, everything that comes across your periphery during the course of the day, where does it fall into that quadrant? Are these things important? Are they not important? Are they urgent or are they not urgent? They key is that we don't want to go through a day that's all critical, that's all urgent and important. That usually means that we're doing something wrong. We're not managing our time well. When everything is a fire and we have drop everything and wow, we gotta go address that real quick, this causes problems if you haven't noticed that already.
They key is to get things when they are important but they are not urgent. What do I mean by that? Important things, relationship building, developing your relationships is important but it's not urgent at that moment. But by developing that relationship today better things happen for tomorrow. Does that make sense? I hope that does. Things that usually fall into that quadrant, that scary quadrant of critical and important, a lot of those are, we manufacture those ourselves, like your email. Is it really critical and important that you check your email as soon as it comes into the inbox? As soon as you hear that ding or whatever it is pop up on your computer? Somebody instant messages you, is it critically important to drop everything you're doing? Lose your focus and respond to that? Your phone rings, do we drop everything we're doing to answer that phone? The answer to all those are no.
We create a lot of our own critical important what we deem as emergencies and then when real emergencies do arise it stresses us, puts us over the limit or we just can't deal with it. So the key is to making sure that we're focusing on the things that matter. The things that are important. The things that are going to lend to better results in the end. So I want you again to think about your day. Think about your next hour, think about your next five minutes. One of the most impactful things that you can do in the next five minutes to move you closer to whatever it is you are looking to achieve, so let's say you are looking to get your business from $100,000 to $1 million dollars a year. What can you do in these next five minutes to move you closer to that financial goal? Is answering the phone call because it rang right now or diving into my email, is that the right thing to do? Maybe, it depends. Are you expecting a phone call from somebody who can move your initiative a little bit further faster? So the idea is stay laser focused on the activities that are important but not yet critical. It doesn't mean don't handle things that are critical that absolutely need your attention, yes, but the idea is to manage those and to really weed out of that the ones that really aren't true emergencies. Down on the bottom quadrants you have those things that just aren't important. A lot of times when things are deemed as not important but critical those are usually things and burdens that others put on us like when I say things like don't try and give me your monkey, that's what I mean, it's like when other people try and make their problems your problems. You don't want anything to do with that. The other quadrant are the kind of things that just aren't important and they're not urgent. And that could be entertainment, that could be watching frivolous movies and videos on YouTube. Not that that is a terrible thing, but just manage that as well. And make sure that you're getting something out of it. If it's entertainment you are looking for then fine, just make sure that it's not impeding on what you are trying to accomplish.
So bottom line folks, stay focused. Get focused get results. Think about what actions are the most important non-critical for you right now that will move you closer to whatever it is you're trying to accomplish. And this goes for anything in your life and in your business. Love to hear what you think. Especially if you want to share what actions you took. Comment on the blog. Love to hear from you. Dean Mercado, Online Marketing Muscle. Make it an outstanding next five minutes! Take care, bye now.9


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The idea of automation sounds foreign in the home or the course of a typical day for most Americans, but the products of automated processes are things we interact with on a daily basis. Every time we pack a lunch, throw garbage away, or go shopping, we are interacting with products that are a direct result of automated manufacturing.
For us at IIS, one of the best examples of an industry that exemplifies the power of automation is the fabrication of plastic bags. From a shopping bag to a sandwich bag, the processes that exist to bring a bag into existence from a roll of extruded plastic are numerous and modular – a perfect candidate for an automated solution. Depending on whether the bags will have zippers, re-sealable strips, handles, or any other configuration of features, the amount of steps in the process of creation on an industrial scale can be very complex. All of this requires a sophisticated system of control, for the timing of each step along the way from slitting and printing to punching handles and heat-sealing the edges. With a modular system such as is common for plastic bag making machine manufacturers, customization of control and ease of use become paramount objectives in the search for automation control solutions. Many other manufacturing processes have similar constraints that make automation incredibly attractive as a solution – but only insofar as the technology is dependable, consistent, customizable, and easy to work with.
The evolution of automated control has a significant impact on the availability and widespread use of things like plastic bags – things that may not appear at first to be the result of countless innovations and iterative steps along a continually evolving process, but bear the mark of incredible consistency in manufacturing that can only be a result of a carefully controlled automated process.


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Governor Kate Brown Highlights Workforce Development Partnerships and Transportation Priorities in Southern Oregon
Governor Kate Brown toured Medford recently, highlighting workforce development opportunities and transportation priorities in Southern Oregon.
The region is home to several higher education institutions, including Rogue Community College, Southern Oregon University, and Oregon Institute of Technology, which are partnering with Rogue Workforce Partnership, WorkSource Rogue Valley, and local employers to grow a skilled workforce and create pathways to careers.
Governor Brown toured Coding Zeal, a software company based in Medford that provides custom software and web services to companies around the world. With support from Business Oregon, the company has grown to serve as a community tech hub in Southern Oregon, providing coding curriculum and workforce training to local students.
"Business owners and employers across the state tell me that hiring a skilled workforce is one of their most significant challenges," Governor Kate Brown said. "By leveraging partnerships with employers and integrating training and development into school curricula, Oregonians get the skills employers need to expand their businesses and grow our economy."
Governor Brown then convened a discussion on transportation priorities in Southern Oregon at the construction site of the Oregon 62 Expressway Project. The two-year, four-lane Jobs and Transportation Act project will reduce congestion and improve safety throughout the region.
"We know mind-numbing traffic is only getting worse, and investments in transit and critical seismic and safety infrastructure improvements are needed." Governor Brown said. "I'm committed to developing and presenting to the 2017 Legislature, a transportation package that meets the needs of every community to move Oregon forward."
The Oregon 62 Expressway is a vital freight corridor, yet Mike Card, President of Combined Transport, explained Portland metro area congestion compounds congestion in Southern Oregon, impacting freight-dependant businesses across the entire state.
In addition to impacts to businesses, congestion and the transportation sector on whole account for 37% of Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions. Governor Brown heard from representatives of Rogue Disposal & Recycling on a recently completed compressed natural gas (CNG) facility providing a clean fuel alternative for heavy trucks and buses in the region. The CNG facility captures methane gas from the nearby Dry Creek Landfill to create a clean and resilient energy source now used in fleet vehicles operated by Rogue Disposal & Recycling and in the clean fuel mix of Rogue Valley Transit District's bus fleet.
Southern Oregon business leaders met with federal legislators on March 15th to coordinate strategies and investments in workforce development, and present Workforce Champion Awards.
It's happening. The improving job market is drawing Americans back into the labor force.
The U.S. labor force grew by 555,000 people in February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
Students throughout Southern Oregon will have ready access to state-of-the-art manufacturing and design equipment, including large-format 3-D printers, welders, laser cutters, plasma cutters, drones and more, thanks to a nearly $500,000 Career and Technical Education grant.
Of the 73 grant applications reviewed by a committee of educators and business, trade and industry leaders, 25 applicants were awarded grants totaling $9 million. Of that, Southern Oregon Education Service District, in collaboration with the Medford and Grants Pass school districts and ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, and the Malheur Education Service District in Eastern Oregon were awarded the largest share, $488,432 each…
Over the next decade, economists and business leaders say America faces a shortage of millions of skilled workers for blue collar jobs as Baby Boomers retire. Now, Oregon is planning ahead by ramping up efforts to train Generation X'ers and Millennials to fill middle-skill job openings in technical fields. NewsHour's Christopher Booker reports.
There is no argument-developments in advanced manufacturing positively impact manufacturing in many ways such as cost efficiencies, quality, consistency, and speed to market to name of few. Manufacturing still helps drive economies and advanced manufacturing in making developments happen at a rapid pace to fuel strategic growth and competition. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, for every dollar spent in manufacturing another $1.37 is added to the U.S. national economy, the largest of any industry. Manufacturing in the U.S. contributes over $2 trillion to the economy, provides good jobs and fuels the middle class. However, our economy is not out of the woods from the recession…
For years the mantra has been: get a college degree if you possibly can. It's true that the benefits of a college degree generally outweigh the costs, but given the price, many students and their families are taking a closer look. Authors of a new report from the Brookings Institution conclude that college may not be the best investment for certain schools, specific fields of study, occupations and individuals. Those who start but don't finish college seem to pay a particularly high price. The value of a bachelor's degree and its alternatives for the 21st century's labor market.


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Mira Vista home. Coming along…
Last July, I was hired to draw up some built-in casework plans for a home renovation in the Mira Vista community. Well, drawings for built-ins grew into sketches for the new family room fireplace… which then, in turn, grew into fabric and finish selection for the upstairs remodel… which has now grown into selections for the downstairs remodel. The process has been a bit unorthodox, but fun none the less!
…and what's fun without a little blood, sweat, and tears? Well, maybe not the blood. But definitely sweat and maybe even a few tears. Out of town schedules (first the client's, then mine!) over the first 3 weeks of the project forced us all to adapt, much to the annoyance of the poor contractor. But, after utilizing the wonders of modern technology through phone calls and text messages (thank you for unlimited data plans!) we worked our way through it, and have finally finished the basics of the upstairs- paint, new carpet, built-in's, and complete bathroom overhaul. Next we'll focus on dressing the space with furniture and fabrics. Here are some pics of the work in progress.
Things continue to move forward as my clients steadfastly move into the upstairs of their home while we begin work on the downstairs. I've never been a fan of living in construction zones. These two are definitely troopers!
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We sometimes describe this mingling as ''cross-pollination'' or ''cross-fertilization'' — benign, bucolic metaphors that obscure the force of these encounters. When we wish to speak more plainly, we talk of ''appropriation'' — a word now associated with the white Western world's co-opting of minority cultures.
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The distinction between cultural diffusion and cultural appropriation can get very blurry, and I doubt that there is a 'final word' on the topic. What is perceived as culturally inappropriate or exploitative is not clear cut. In addition to this NY Times article about the concept of cultural appropriation, below are a few articles that can be used to discuss this idea. These topics are by nature controversial, and you can use your discretion to know which articles are appropriate for your students given their maturity level. I don't agree with all the authors of these articles; I also don't think these issues are perfect examples of cultural appropriation, but that is why they are helpful for a discussion.
- Indigenous Art
- Amish-labelled goods
- Redefining the N-Word
- "Why I hate White Belly Dancers"
- US ambassador to Nigeria speaks Pidgin
- Urban Outfitters using South Asian motifs
- Rap and African-American culture
Questions to Ponder: What pushes something from cultural diffusion to cultural appropriation? What makes these examples inappropriate or okay in your estimation? When do you feel cultural commodification is 'crossing the line' or is everything marketable fair game? What are other examples of cultural appropriation that you can think of?
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Accessories are an easy way to personalize and switch up your day to day look and layering jewelry is a sure fire way to make a statement. Done with necklaces, rings, and bracelets, this popular trend is showing no signs of slowing down so we're giving you a chance to steal the style! Start small and play around until you find different looks and styles that work for you.
1. Mix varying bracelet widths and styles. You aren't limited to just stacking up those bangles. Mix in a cuff, watch, your favorite charm bracelet.
Nora Neon Flower Cuff | Paige Stretch Bracelet Set | Claire Polka Dot Bangle
2. Mix your metals. Feel free to throw that old rule out the window and layer your gold, silver, and rose gold bracelets together.
3. Stack multiples of the same bracelet. I've realized when I found something I really love, I'll often get it in multiple colors. Jewelry is no exception. Have a favorite bracelet in multiple colors? Stack 'em together. Your bracelet stack will feel pulled together, but the different colors will give enough variation to the look.
4. Look for bracelets sold together as a set. This takes a lot of the guesswork out of layering for you. Then just layer multiple sets together or wear alone.
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Born in the wilds of Montana, Erik Lundborg found music and started composing at a young age, and at 15 got his first performances from the Helena Symphony. Coming East, he earned a BM degree from the NEC (1971) and MA and DMA degrees from Columbia University, and was a founding member of the Composers Ensemble.
He continues to work in Hollywood as composer and orchestrator on films, including Killing Season, along with films in the recent past, Priest and Drag Me To Hell. Older projects include The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Golden Compass, Spider-Man 3, Talladega Nights, Matrix Revolutions, The Matrix Reloaded, along with many others. Lundborg also works in the game industry and composed music for the videogame Enter The Matrix.
His music has been commissioned, performed & recorded by the London Philharmonic, the Houston Symphony, the American Composers Orchestra, Speculum Musicae, the Group for Contemporary Music, Parnassus, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, Da Capo Chamber Players, New Music Consort and the Monday Evening Concerts, among others.
Lundborg won fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, Meet The Composer/New Residencies, the MacDowell Colony as well as three National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships. He's also received a Warner Bros./Nonesuch Commission, and a recording grant from the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music.
Lundborg has taught composition and theory at the Manhattan School of Music, Bennington College, the University of Pittsburgh, Baruch College CUNY, Willamette University and taught composition in 2014 at Esther Boyer College of Music and Dance--Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Dylan's handwritten lyrics fetch $422,500
Toronto, Dec 13 (IANS) Handwritten lyrics of Bob Dylan's classic song 'The Times They Are a-Changin' has been sold for $422,500 at an auction.
The 69-year-old singer had written the words on a scrap of paper in the 1960s and experts at Sotheby's in New York estimated the item would fetch between $200,000 to $300,000, but it exceeded their expectation by getting $422,500, reports torontosun.com.
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The above is the typical response you will get from any eastern state on the status of mountain lions from their respective wildlife or Department of Natural Resource officials. They all categorically deny the possibility of any number of cougars populating any state in the east. Despite growing numbers of sightings as well as evidence of sign (tracks, scat, hair, mauled prey) officials still have a list of excuses as long as a mountain lion's tail. Typically the response is a loose exotic pet. OK, so where did it come from? Don't they keep records on who owns these "pets"? No, no, what you saw was a bobcat, common mistake. Why do they always assume that the hunter who has seen bobcats before always mistakes a bobcat for a cougar (or even the person who has never seen either who perfectly describes a cougar from the color down to the long tail...umm, bobcats don't have much of a tail to brag about).
On the flip side of this argument one can agree that despite the numerous sightings in various parts of different states there does not seem to be any large population of these animals in the east. There has yet to be a carcass of a cougar from a vehicle strike anywhere on the eastern U.S. and this argument does provide the example that there is not a strong population established. DNR officials frequently track various animals to keep track of population as well as disease and other factors. These DNR officials are not coming across much in the way of evidence concerning cougars (or are they?).
There are many out there that feel that this denial is part of a larger conspiracy. Conspiracy? About cougars? Apparently many people feel DNR agencies do not want to pay to have to manage cougars and that denying their existence (or getting rid of them without our knowledge) keeps them from stretching their budget. Speaking of budgets, let's take that one a step farther. The state makes a killing, no pun intended, on licenses and related items spent on hunting seasons. If a predatory species were introduced (or found its way) into the ecosystem it would cut into the deer population. There is currently 600,000 estimated deer in Ohio (2006) and no natural predators other than humans (and vehicles). A cougar (or even wolf) population in the state of Ohio would provide many headaches and lost money for DNR folks so their denial is understandable, but is it possible for cougar to exist east of the Mississippi?
Let's consider the possibility: Did cougars once call this area home? Yes. Why are they no longer around? Hunting was the biggest culprit over the last 200 years. Other factors were changing land into farming area and depletion of food sources (mainly deer) in the mid to late 1800's and into the early 1900s.
But, aren't there plenty of deer running around now? In 1904 in the state of Ohio there were no deer. It took a few decades of natural re-growth as well as restocking programs to bring the deer back to Ohio. The same followed suit in a number of neighboring states. Now that the food source has been re-established, doesn't it make sense that a top predator is making progress toward reclaiming its former territory? Another possibility may be because of another predator; the wolf.
Wolves were driven from the U.S. the in many of the same methods as the cougar, but were even more feared as they traveled in packs and consumed more kill than cougar. Wolf populations exist in Canada and extend into Michigan and Minnesota. They were also reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park in 1995. Could these expanding wolf populations be driving cougars to areas of less competition?
There are, of course, other theories about how cougars could be in the eastern states. One theory is that they never really left the states east of the Mississippi. Somehow small collections of these animals avoided detection for decades and are slowly branching in every direction. As people sprawl out these animals are in constant search for places to hunt and live in a human-free environment. A second theory is that they have traveled here from the closest known area of thriving population, western North Dakota. Cougars travel amazing distances in short periods of time, mainly in search of food. The roaming theory has a major flaw in that it would be extremely difficult for males and females to mate if they were living hundreds of miles apart and would make it nearly impossible to have thriving populations. Then again, male cougars have been known to have territories as large as almost 300 square miles, but females typically have smaller ranges. Lastly, we could guess that numerous animals escaped or were dumped into the wild and have now somehow bred and created tiny populations. Highly unlikely, but a possibility.
So, what does this have to do with the paranormal? Well, cougars are not necessarily paranormal, but they are actually considered cryptids in the state of Ohio (since they supposedly do not exist here) and any sighting interests those who pursue cryptids. Hopefully this cryptid will eventually be confirmed in some eastern states. It's also interesting that a 9 foot long 160 lb+ creature can go undetected. Confirmation of this animal in Ohio and neighboring states may be a victory for Bigfoot researchers everywhere.
Here is a little more insight:
Eastern Cougar.Org reports that cougars have been sighted in numerous areas of Louisiana in areas which are just to the west of the mighty Mississippi river. I guess the river just mysteriously holds them back from populating the east coast.
Here is a video concerning the recent Chicago, Illinois sighting and eventual shooting of a cougar and the cover-up behind the ongoing saga of these animal sightings in Illinois:
*Deer-vehicle collisions cost an average of $2,600 in medical and mechanical costs. In 2003 there were more than 31,000 deer-vehicle collisions reported.
A sustained group of cougars will help naturally cull deer populations year round and hinder deer-vehicle collisions.
*Source: OurOhio.Org


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Small hand held ultrasonic and audible training device that is great for training dogs within a close proximity. This unit is ideal for use inside the home or outdoors, especially good to use when walking your dog, it can also be used to deter other dogs when out walking by pressing the negative tone as they approach.
No collar required on your pet. In our opinion this is a great little product for correcting behavioural problems at a close range , now at a special introductory price.
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- For pets weighing less than 25 pounds, ideal for dogs and cats.
- Positive and negative reinforcement button.
- Requires no special collar or receiver device on your pet.
- The choice of pet owners who prefer using high-frequency tones to encourage or modify pet behaviour.
- Effective indoors or outdoors within a 10m range.
- Uses one 9v battery.
- Only your dog can hear the ultrasonic tones emitted.
- Instructional manual and included.
The ultrasonic pet trainer is a small hand held ultrasonic and audible training device. It is designed to assist you with obedience training and the behaviour modification of your dog or cat by taking advantage of the sensitive hearing of your pet in the ultrasound frequency range.
This small battery operated unit is simple to operate, utilizing a "Correction" button and a "Positive Sound" button. The correction button activates the ultrasound which is more startling to your pet than yelling or clapping. The positive sound activates an audible "Good Dog" sound which will help you pet understand that this is good behaviour acceptable by you. Ultrasound is now becoming one of the leading training methods.
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<< the best new songs you've heard this past year >>
These didn't necessary have to be songs that came out in 2013; just songs that you heard for the first time sometime during the last 12 months.
1. I've heard quite a bit of new music over the past year, ranging from my baby girl's renditions on a recorder (or part thereof!) to some really incredible individuals and groups. For me, one of my most exciting musical discoveries over the past year is a young man who calls himself The Mad Violinist. I watched this clip he made of himself covering Avicii's Wake Me Up with my jaw on the floor. The combination of strength, emotion and grace that he brings to this piece completely changed the way I feel about the violin as an instrument. Previously, I'd considered it to belong solely in classical ensembles. This guy got me excited about the possibilities of the instrument. He made me want to learn it myself.
2. I've also enjoyed listening to a lot of Kina Grannis over the last few months. Not only do I like her voice, but I also find some of her video clips quite original and clever, like this one:
I also really like her cover of Anna Kendrick's Cups, for its simplicity:
(I'm sneaking in two for the price of one here - I'm only supposed to list 5 songs, but I'm going to do 6 today and hope no-one minds!)
3. I definitely have to mention The Piano Guys here, who I only actually discovered last year even though they've been big for a while. I love the story of how these guys met and I love the music they create together on the piano and the cello. They add a classic twist to their covers of popular songs, which are often filmed in beautiful outdoor locations. It's hard to choose a favourite, but I think the first piece of theirs I heard was their version of Christina Perri's A Thousand Years and even though I've now heard them play it dozens of times, I still find it breathtaking.
4. My partner introduced me to Playing for Change last year - a team of musicians from around the world who aim "to bring peace to the world through music". Just before Christmas, I posted the group's version of Feliz Navidad. The clip below is their epic rendition of Stand By Me, the first of their 'songs from around the world' to be released independently. This video is one of the best testaments to the ability of music to bring people together that I have ever seen.
5. And last, but by no means least, comes this ditty by the little known Australian band, Axis of Awesome. One of my nephews actually told me about this song and I've posted this clip in a previous post, where I mentioned it inspired me to keep trying to learn the guitar, even if I'd only mastered half a dozen or so chords. Titled Four Chord Song, it highlights, hilariously, how so many popular songs are based on the same four identical chords. As I mentioned the first time I wrote about it, if you're offended by the F word, please block your ears at the 00:49 and the 4:59 mark!
So there it is; some of the music and musicians who were new to me in 2013.
What are some of your favourite recent music discoveries?


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Why spray tanning?
Whenever you return from a vacation, the very first point family and friends typically discuss is your excellent tan, or lack thereof. Tanning has been preferred since the early 20th century, but the health threats related to the sunlight's UV rays have made maintaining an also tan -- a lot less any type of kind of tan -- challenging, particularly for those who live in cold and wet environments.
Go into interior sun tanning beauty salons, which came to be a preferred trend in the '80s. Now, interior sun tanning is a $3 billion-a-year sector in the US alone.
Given that the year 2000, spray tanning has taken the tanning usa by storm. It has actually provided men with a way to obtain and keep a healthy-looking, also tan without being subjected to the sunlight's rays. Just what is most excellent is that, unlike previous tanning techniques, the impacts of spray tanning actually look good.
Just what is spray tanning?
Spray tanning works by applying a special mist to the physical body. This haze is sprayed into the body in a booth, which you could now find at the majority of higher-end tanning hair salons and also medspas. The mist emitted includes dihydroxyacetone (DHA), which is a chemical that responds with dead skin cells by cosmetically dyeing them brown. So after spray tanning, the skin handles a golden brownish colour that usually resembles an organic tan.
Relying on the display utilized, the haze will either be water or oil based; men with sensitive skin should go with a water base. Likewise, some hair salons offer various sorts of hazes, permitting you to choose the level of darkening. If you are quite fair-skinned, keep in mind that going also dark will look phony as well as awkward, no matter the quality of the product.
Will it offer me an excellent tan?
The mist in spray tanning momentarily makes your skin golden brownish, not orange. The chain reaction literally transforms your skin colour, so there's no have to stress over smear lines; besides, the products on the marketplace have been well-tested in order to make sure they offer a colour that looks precisely like an all-natural tan (or as close as it's getting). Even fair-skinned individuals that typically turn pink instead of brown while tanning will take advantage of a bronze colour by getting a spray tan.
How long does it last?
Mystic Tan, among the most preferred brand names of spray tanning displays, states that as soon as an optimum colour is accomplished, it could be preserved by tanning every five days. Dream Tan, a competitor, specifies that their tans will certainly last approximately 10 days. As you'll find by reading on, there are certain procedures you can take (before and also after your spray tanning session) to guarantee that your tan lasts as long as feasible.
Below's a mini-lesson in dermatology: The top level of your skin naturally loses in order to give way to more recent skin. Since that leading level of skin is the part that's colored by the DHA, the tan wears away once the leading level of dead skin peels. So, to prolong the impacts of the spray tan, you must use moisturizer (you understand, that cream your female swears by) to keep the leading layer from shedding as quickly. Generally, if you hydrate, you must have the ability to preserve an optimal tan for about 5 days.
There are numerous moisturizers on the marketplace, by every cosmetic manufacturer on the planet. You cannot stroll into a pharmacy or outlet store without locating a complete shelf of the stuff so head out as well as obtain that tan that you are entitled to.
Safe Ways To Keep Tan Year-Round: Top 10 Needs to Use Self sunless Tanners
There are ways to stay tanned without risking your health-yet many people still reveal themselves to potentially destructive UV rays to achieve a healthy and balanced radiance.
A survey taken by the American Academy of Dermatology located that 61 percent of women under 18 think they are prettier with a tan and fifty percent believe a tan makes them look healthy. This may aid describe a research study in the Journal of the American Medical Association that reported skin cancer among women under the age of 40 has tripled in the previous Thirty Years, mentioning the popularity of sun tanning as a famous source.
Specialists from The Skin Cancer cells Structure prompt individuals never ever to seek a UV ray tan. However, for those that want a tanned appearance, sun tanning items, such as the Tan Yer Hide ™ Residence Spray Tanning System, is a safe choice as long as it is used along with a minimal SPF 15. Professionals offer these leading 10 reasons that individuals are turning towards such self sunless sun tanning products:
1. No Hazardous Risks-Sunless tanners do not posture the risks linked from UV rays with sunbathing and tanning beds as well as you get the very same great-looking tan.
2. Cost Conscious-You could have your very own self sunless tanning kit as well as at-home spray tanning system-usually for regarding half the price of tanning in a beauty salon. For example, the brand-new tanning system from Tan Yer Hide ™ utilizes the same spray innovation as a specialist system as well as can be used to get a natural-looking tan, without streaks or orange color. It also has option that can last around six months or more.
3. Personalized Tans-With the new at-home spray tanning system, you could control the shade of your tan. That means it is easy to go from a refined tan to a "just got back from the coastline" look within days.
4. Tan Just Certain Areas-With self sunless tanners, you can tan just the areas you want, such as your face and also arms, making you look healthier as well as slimmer.
5. Conserve Time-There is no need to start working on your tan months ahead of time. A self sunless tan can be used the day of or the day before you require a fantastic glow.
6. Self sunless Tans Are Temporary-Although some self sunless sun tanning systems can last as much as 2 Week, the majority of just last five to 7 days.
7. Safe For More People-Even if you can not obtain an all-natural tan for clinical factors, you can more than likely still use self sunless tanners. Merely consult your medical professional initially.
8. Sunless Tanners Are Better Than Ever-The usage of DHA, the main ingredient in sunless tanners, has actually been boosted over the years.
9. No Tan Lines-Tan lines are almost inescapable with sunbathing and also tanning beds. With self sunless tanners, you could use a tan to your whole body without any stress over uncomfortable lines afterwards.
10. No Odor-With sun tanning beds and lotions, an offending smell could in some cases remain on your skin for days. However, new systems such as the Tan Yer Hide Home Spray Tanning System solution merely leave a refined coconut odor.


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16 April 2015: I just love watching the light dance and skim on the waters surface. What a lovely way to end the day!
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15 Feb 2015: It was gorgeous finale to a wonderful weekend with the beautiful blues skies that slowly morphed into a stunning caramelised sunset. I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I enjoyed capturing them.
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KCM Calendar 2015 – For Sale
So excited to announce that my KCM Calendar 2015 is out. You can buy direct from me (email at firstname.lastname@example.com) or you can purchase them from Shop Handmade Canberra. The price is $25 per calendar (plus $7 postage within Australia) I can also provide you with a price for postage overseas.
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Tackling the more complex VBA/Transact SQL coding on behalf of your IT Department.
Many companies have some form of in-house IT development team. However, since they are primarily employed to keep the company hardware running with a small amount of software knowledge just to manage the day to day user software requirements, they are not always fully suited to tackle the more complex elements of building a database to achieve everything that the company requires it to do.
In this case, AV Computer Services (UK) Ltd can be used to take over the development of your database systems once your IT Department has built the initial core part of the system. This way, all of the bells and whistles that require extensive VBA or Transact SQL knowledge can be achieved, giving you your complete solution that you require without the time and extensive learning curve required for your IT department to carry out the same service.
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Another common scenario that AV Computer Services are often called in to deal with is where a company has Access / SQL database that no longer fits the needs of the company. In this case, we can sit down with you, ascertain your additional requirements and then revamp your tired database so that it can continue to be used with your current business practices.
Many businesses do not realise that if they have a suitable database structure to start with but that no longer fits their business requirement, we can build on this without having to start from nothing and therefore cutting out some of the costs otherwise incurred from starting from scratch.
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For a story that will run in tomorrow's Palm Beach Post (and can be viewed now at PBGametime), Seminoles writer Tom D'Angelo sat down with Dwyer senior Nick O'Leary, who on Jan. 22 announced his commitment to FSU. O'Leary spoke about FSU, the recruiting process and his new teammates. Here are the highlights:
On the recruiting process:
It was fun in the beginning. I didn't think I was going to be what I am now. Once all those letters started rolling in and then all the scholarships. I was just amazed at first. Once all the coaches started calling I thought it was real cool at first. It started getting annoying a little bit that they would call every day. I didn't like to talk on the phone that much. I didn't feel like I had better things to do but I just … I would call them when I wanted to talk to them. Most of the time there was nothing really to talk about. They just wanted to tell you about football and sometimes I just don't want to talk about football.
On Florida State recruiting him:
Florida State was kind of late. I got the offer from Bobby Bowden. I didn't look at them that much. I looked at the first couple of schools that offered me [note: O'Leary said he received five offers Sept. 1 of his junior year: Boston College, Miami, Rutgers, South Carolina and Tennessee]. Once I went up there I loved it. My cousin is up there and I had a fun time with him.
On Florida State offering him during his junior season:
I was kind of like, it's another offer. I was kind of excited because my aunt went to Florida State and my uncle went to Florida State. I called my aunt Barbara and she was [like] I'm so excited. It was good.
On why he chose FSU:
I want to go someplace that if tomorrow is my last day playing football I'd still like to be there. FSU is that place.
On his potential role in FSU's offense:
They said they are going us me just like I play here, going outside, going to the slot, going down. Hopefully they'll do that.
I'd like to play all over the place. I don't feel like I'm going to be bullied out there. I feel like if I keep working hard how I am right now I'll do pretty well.
What are your impressions of Jimbo Fisher?
My uncle and my grandpa knew him before I did. They said they liked him a lot. When I met him, he likes to do a lot of the same stuff I do. He likes to hunt a lot. We had stories to tell each other about hunting. He was telling me about him going out hunting. He doesn't like to sit. He likes to go crawl through the bushes and shoot something.
What schools were behind FSU?
Florida State was above all. Not from the start. Early on I liked Alabama and LSU and Miami. I liked Miami at the very first.
I followed Georgia growing up and I went to Georgia spring games. I had an unofficial visit there.
I just didn't want to go right after my dad. I like Florida State more than I liked Georgia.
Ohio State contacted [me] but [I] had no interest.
Did you ever get scared off when FSU was 7-6?
From the beginning I noticed they were getting better. They got the number one recruiting class this year. I think that will help next year's recruiting class also.
I didn't look at the (record). Never concerned me. I'm not going somewhere because I think they are going to win the national championship.
The main thing I followed was just the recruiting class and looking at who they are signing.
Did you talk to any FSU commits?
Talked to Giorgio Newberry and Kelvin Benjamin. I think I'm rooming with Benjamin.
How good do you think FSU's going to be?
I think we're going to be real good next year.
What are you looking forward to most at Florida State?
I want to make it to the league and just have fun.
On possibly facing Jacoby Brissett in college:
It won't mean that much since we are both on offense and I won't be playing against him. I won't like it too much because he's a good quarterback.
Do you think you'd wind up together?
At some point I did. Once I really chose FSU I didn't think it would happen anymore.
Did you try to talk him into it?
I did. But I didn't think it was going to work.
Note: For more, read Tom D'Angelo's story in tomorrow's Post.


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Evansville IN police using new addition to body camera technology
The popularity of body cameras as a tool for police departments across the country continues to increase. Both national discussions of such devices in the news media and the results of recent studies into their effectiveness have encouraged adoption. Police departments are starting to include cameras as part of the uniform of officers, both to bolster community relations and to collect additional, impartial evidence when responding to calls. Automatic recording of specific situations, a relatively new feature, may make these devices more useful for police officers in Evansville, Indiana who are using the enhanced system.
Making sure cameras are on when needed
An article from area newspaper The Evansville Courier and Press said that a major concern for members of the department has been making sure body cameras are on when their recording functions are needed. This change in approach eliminates the need for officers to remember to turn on their cameras when necessary. The fact that dangerous situations that require a quick response are often the same times when cameras have to be switched on is one important factor for this technical change. There's also a benefit to community involvement and interaction in play, as body cameras that automatically start recording eliminate the possibility that a device could be turned off to protect officers engaged in suspicious or illegal behavior.
"The policy is when you're dealing with the public you have to use it," said Sgt. Jason Cullum, Evansville Police Department spokesperson, to The Courier and Press. "They are required to use it on dispatched runs and self-initiated [runs]. A police run is a police run, whether it's a code 3 emergency or just a routine standby for property all of those are supposed to get [recorded]."
Just one aspect of crime control and evidence gathering
Body cameras are the major trend in the realm of police technology at the moment, but they're certainly not the only aspect where hardware, software and connectivity can improve officer performance, knowledge and safety. NC4 Street Smart promotes department-wide intelligence sharing that keeps officers on the streets informed and aware of potential dangers and other operational concerns. By replacing ephemeral information with searchable, securely stored bulletins and blogs, officers can access critical data at any point during their patrols.


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There's a fine songwriter here in this town who's been writing songs for a hundred years, and I'm glad to include him among my friends. Eamonn Hehir is his name, and he's been producing stuff for years that pissed off the establishment.
But the latest one really seems to have hit a nerve.
Bodies in Bodybags just doesn't cut it with Limerick 95 FM, it seems. Especially the version released by Siobhan O Brien. Too controversial, apparently, for Radio Smalltown. Why? Well, for one thing, they're sending these soldiers out through our local airport and Limerick 95 FM wouldn't want to upset the Americans. But apart from that, you can't have songs about people getting killed. No. Definitely not. You can't have these kind of songs. Oh God no. And particularly not if the people are getting killed because Dubya said so. Oh Jesus, no. You couldn't have that on the radio.
Here's a clip. Bodies in Bodybags