text: Do More Web & Search Learn About Podcast Metadata and ID3 Tags Find out how to create and edit ID3 tags to get the most traction Share Pin Email Print Jasper Cole / Getty Images Web & Search Best of the Web Search Engines Safety & Privacy Running a Website By Craig Hewitt Writer Craig Hewitt is a former Lifewire writer and the founder and owner of Podcast Motor. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Craig Hewitt Updated August 19, 2019 The term meta or metadata is thrown about quite often, but what is it and what does it mean? The word meta originally came from the Greek word meta, and it meant "after or beyond". Now it usually means information about itself or referring to itself. Therefore, metadata would be information about the data. Before libraries had digital catalogs, they had card catalogs. These were long, musty smelling file drawers containing 3x5 cards with information about the books located in that library. Things like the title, author, and location of the book were listed. This information was an early use of metadata or information about the book. In web pages and HTML, a meta tag will give information about the website. Things like page description, keyword, and the author are included in HTML meta tags. Podcast metadata is information about a podcast. More specifically, it is information about the MP3 file of the podcast. This MP3 metadata is used in the creation of your podcast RSS feed and in podcast directories like iTunes. What Are ID3 Tags? Podcasts are in an MP3 audio format. The MP3 file will contain the audio data or file along with embedded track data. The embedded track data will contain things like the title, artist, and album name. A plain MP3 file will just have the audio with no additional information. To add the embedded metadata, tags need to be added to either the beginning or end of the file in an ID3 format. The Background of ID3 Tags In 1991, the MP3 format was first defined. Early MP3 files contained no additional metadata information. They were audio only files. In 1996, ID3 version 1 was defined. ID3 is short for Identify MP3 or ID3. Although, the tagging system now works on other audio files too. This version of ID3 put metadata at the end of the MP3 file and had a restricted field length with a 30 character limit. In 1998, ID3 version 2 came out and allowed the metadata to be put at the beginning of the file in frames. Each frame contains one set of data. There are 83 types of frames declared, plus applications can declare their own data types. The common data types used for MP3 files are as follows. Title – The podcast or episode title and number.Artist – The artist or host.Album – The title of the podcast.Track – Your episode number, this will help sort episodes chronologically.Year – The year published.Genre – The genre.Copyright – Copyright information.Album Art – Album or cover art.Comment – A short summary of your episode, you may add keywords.URL – The website address for the podcast. The Importance of Metadata MP3 metadata is important if you want to show the name of your episode, the chronological order, the description, or any other identifying information that would make your show indexable and searchable. Another important use of the metadata is showing artwork and keeping the cover art information and location up to date. Have you ever downloaded a podcast and noticed it didn't have cover art? This means that the ID3 tag for the cover art has either not been uploaded with the MP3 file or that the location is incorrect. Even if the cover art shows up in podcast directories like iTunes, it won't show up with the downloads unless the ID3 tag is configured correctly. The reason that the cover art shows up in iTunes is that it comes from the information in the RSS feed not the actual MP3 file of that episode. How to Add ID3 Tags to MP3 Files ID3 tags can be added and edited in media players like iTunes and Windows Media Player, but it's better to make sure that the data is exactly what you want by using an ID3 editor. You will want to fill out the important tags for your show and not worry about the rest. The podcasting fields you should focus on are track, title, artist, album, year, genre, comment, copyright, URL, and album or cover art. There are several ID3 tag editors available, below we will go over two free options for Windows and a paid option that will work for Mac or Windows. MP3tag MP3tag is a free download for Windows and it can be used to add and edit your tags for your MP3 files. It supports batch editing for multiple files covering several audio formats. It also uses online databases to look up information. What this means is that you can use it to tag your existing music collection if things like artwork or the correct titles aren't showing up. This is a bonus function but for our purposes, we are going to focus on how to use it to edit our MP3 podcast files with metadata so that we can upload it to our podcast host. A Quick Refresher on Podcast Creation Record your podcast.Edit using your podcast editing software of choice.Export or convert the file to MP3 format.Add metadata using ID3 tags and an ID3 editor.Take the new MP3 file with metadata and upload it to your podcast host. Using MP3tag editor to upload your metadata is easy. Find the file on your computer, and make sure the information is filled out correctly. A lot of the information will be the same from your previous edits, and you can just reuse it. If you want to do something unique with your show like have a special cover or put keywords in the comments, you can do that since you are editing the ID3 tags for that specific episode. The main window is where most of the podcast editing options will take place. EasyTAG EasyTAG is another free ID3 editor option for windows. It's supposed to be a simple application for editing and viewing ID3 tags in audio files. EasyTAG supports multiple formats and can be used with Windows and Linux operating systems. It can be used to auto-tag and organize your MP3 collection and edit your MP3 metadata in an easy to use format. They have an easy to use interface that makes it easy to browse to the file on your computer or cloud storage and then fill in the blanks to edit the most common tags. ID3 Editor ID3 Editor is a paid program that will work on Windows or Mac. It is not free, but it is very inexpensive. This editor has a slick interface that makes editing podcast ID3 tags easy and simple. It even has a command-line option which enables the user to create a script that can be used to create a feed prior to loading. This editor is simple and is designed to edit the metadata of MP3 files using ID3 tags. It also cleans up old tags and will add 'copyright', 'URL', and 'encoded by' which ensure your audience knows where your files originally came from. This is a clean simple tool that is designed to do exactly what podcasters need. iTunes and ID3 Tags If iTunes changes some of your tags it is because they have taken the information from the RSS feed instead of the MP3 file ID3 tags. If you use the Blubrry PowerPress plugin to publish your podcast on your website, it is easy to override these settings. Just go to WordPress > PowerPress > Basic Settings and check the fields you may want to override and then save the changes. Some things you may want to change are the keywords, subtitle, summary, and author. Changing the summary can make your podcast stand out and be more searchable. The summary will either be your blog excerpt or your entire post. You may want to make the summary more user-friendly for iTunes and iPhone listeners. A shortened summary with a punch or a bulleted list might spark the listener's interest. These are a few tips that can make your podcast more professional and polished looking in iTunes and other directories. Even though, metadata and ID3 tags sound like a lot, optimizing them is relatively simple. Find an easy to use editor and make sure that the final product you upload to your podcast hosting account is the best it can be. Don't skip the little steps that really make all of your hard work shine. Continue Reading


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When it comes to making Olympic history there are a variety of records and statistics that athletes strive to match. However, some who make the journey to the Olympic Games create a different kind of legacy all their own. This was certainly the case for swimmer Eric Moussambani during the 2000 Summer Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia.
Eric Moussambani's path to the Olympics did not conform to the traditional training methods that most athletes must undergo to qualify for their events. In fact, rather than beginning his training from a young age, the young swimmer from Equatorial Guinea did not take up his sport until eight months before the start of the 2000 Games. His inclusion in the ranks of athletes in Sydney was due to a new program which had been designed to encourage the expansion of sports into developing nations around the world. Thus, Moussambani was not required to meet the minimum qualifications that Olympic participants are generally held to. Instead, he was elected to compete in the contest as a result of a wild card drawing among various hopefuls from a number of developing countries.
The Olympic swimmer was born in Equatorial Guinea on 31 May 1978 and did not begin swimming until January of 2000. He entered the Olympic Games in Sydney without ever having laid eyes on an Olympic-sized, 160 foot (50 meter), pool before. His training had taken place in a 66 foot (20 meter) hotel pool with unmarked lanes. He was scheduled to swim the 100 meter freestyle heat with swimmers Karim Bare and Farkhod Oripov. The freestyle event took a strange twist, however, when both Bare and Oripov were disqualified at the beginning of the race for false starts. This left Moussambani alone to complete the 100 meter event.
It took Eric Moussambani a total of one minute and 52.72 seconds to complete the entire 100 meters, which was twice the distance of his longest race coming into the Olympic Games. His time placed him at over one minute longer than the fastest swimmers and seven seconds longer than the world-record set by Pieter van den Hoogenband in the 200 meter. However, it was not only a personal best for Moussambani, it also set a national record in his home country. The wild card swimmer continued to train in his sport and hoped to return to the 2004 Olympic Games. Unfortunately, he encountered a mishap regarding his visa which kept him from participating. He was also absent from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
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Though I now live in America, I was born and raised in Equatorial Guinea. Eric Moussambani is one of our few internationally recognizable heroes and he is a source of national pride for everyone from my country. He may not have won the race or set any new records, but he did something that no one else from our country has done. It is impossible not to be moved by his story, especially if you are familiar with the living conditions in our home country.
I believe that one day a boy or girl from Equatorial Guinea who has been inspired by Eric's story will swim for a gold medal in the Olympics.
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I will always remember the story of Eric Moussambani. I am kind of Olympics fanatic and I follow both the summer and the winter games pretty closely. There was just something so unexpected and inspiring about Eric's story that it has always seemed like one of the great tales from the Olympics.
I think what is so great about this story is that it really embodies the spirit of the Olympics. The Olympics are about effort, overcoming obstacles, striving for greatness and rejecting boundaries. Often this plays out as an athlete doing something that no other human being has ever done before. But sometimes this plays out is smaller and maybe sweeter ways as it did in the case of Eric. His story should be an inspiration to all future Olympians.
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External radiation (or external beam radiation) is the most common type of radiation therapy used for cancer treatment. A machine is used to aim high-energy rays (or beams) from outside the body into the tumor. (The machine most commonly used is called a linear accelerator or "linac.")
Radiation technology allows the precise delivery of external beam radiation therapy. Modern machines better focus the radiation and do less damage to normal tissues, so doctors can use higher doses of radiation.
External radiation is usually done during outpatient visits to a hospital or treatment center. Most people get external radiation therapy in multiple sessions over many weeks.
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Three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) delivers radiation beams from different directions designed to match the shape of the tumor. This helps to reduce radiation damage to normal tissues and better kill the cancer by focusing the radiation dose on the tumor.
Image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is a form of 3D-CRT where imaging scans (like a CT scan) are done before each treatment. This allows the radiation oncologist to adjust the position of the patient or re-focus the radiation as needed to hit the tumor and limit other damage.
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is like 3D-CRT, but it also changes the strength of some of the beams in certain areas. This gets stronger doses to certain parts of the tumor and helps lessen damage to nearby normal body tissues.
Helical-tomotherapy a form of IMRT delivers radiation inside a large "donut." For this treatment, you lie on a table that slowly slides through the donut as the machine spirals around you. It delivers many small beams of radiation at the tumor from different angles around the body. This may allow for even more precisely focused radiation.
Photon beam radiation therapy is another name for what is traditionally known as external beam radiation therapy. It uses photon beams to get to the tumor but also can damage healthy tissue around the tumor. Photons are used in treatments that are given by a machine called a linear accelerator.
Proton beam radiation therapy uses proton beams instead of photons or electrons. Protons are parts of atoms that cause little damage to tissues they pass through but are very good at killing cells at the end of their path. This means that proton beam radiation may be able to deliver more radiation to the tumor while reducing side effects on normal tissues. Protons can only be put out by a special machine called a cyclotron or synchrotron.
Stereotactic radiosurgery isn't really surgery, but a type of radiation treatment that gives a large dose of radiation to a small tumor area, usually in one session. It's used for brain tumors and other tumors inside the head. In some cases, a head frame or shell may be used to help keep the patient's head still. Once the exact location of the tumor is known from brain scans, radiation is sent to the area from many different angles. The radiation is very precisely aimed to affect nearby tissues as little as possible.
Treatment outside the brain is called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). SBRT may be used for certain lung, spine, and liver tumors.
In many radiation therapy clinics this technology is called by the name of the vendor that makes the machine.
There are 3 main ways stereotactic radiosurgery can be given:
- The most common type uses a movable linac that's controlled by a computer. The machine moves around to target the tumor from many different angles. X-Knife™, CyberKnife®, and Clinac® all work this way.
- The Gamma Knife® uses about 200 small beams aimed at the tumor from different angles for a short period to deliver a large dose of radiation. It's usually given in one treatment session. Again, this is a type of radiation therapy – it doesn't use a knife and there's no cutting.
- Another type aims heavy charged particle beams (like proton or helium ion beams) at the tumor from different angles. These particles release most of the radiation's energy at the end of their paths, at more precise depths. This limits damage to nearby healthy tissues or organs.
Although most patients will be given the full radiation dose in one session with stereotactic radiosurgery, it may be repeated if needed. Sometimes doctors give the radiation in several smaller treatments to deliver the same or slightly higher dose. This may be called fractionated radiosurgery or fractionated stereotactic radiotherapy.
Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) is external radiation given directly to the tumor or tumors during surgery. It may be used if the tumors can't be removed completely or if there's a high risk the cancer will come back in the same area. While you are asleep, the surgeon moves normal tissues away from the tumor and protects them with special shields. This lets the doctor give one large dose of radiation to the cancer and limit the effects on nearby tissues. IORT is given in a special operating room that has radiation-shielding walls.
How does your doctor plan your radiation treatment?
Radiation is planned and given by a team of trained health care providers. The radiation oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer with radiation and oversees the care of each patient getting radiation. Working closely with the radiation oncologist, the radiation therapist gives the daily radiation treatment and positions patients for each treatment. Other professionals include the medical physicist and dosimetrist who plan and calculate the doses of radiation.
Before starting radiation therapy, your radiation oncologist will examine you, review your medical history and test results, and pinpoint the exact area to be treated in a process called simulation. You'll be asked to lie still on a table while the radiation therapist uses imaging scans (like a CT scan or MRI) to define your treatment field (also called the treatment port). These are the exact places on your body where the radiation beams will be aimed.
Radiation beams are aimed very precisely. A special mold, mask, or cast of a body part might be made to make sure you are in the same position for each treatment and to help you stay still during treatment. The radiation therapist might mark the treatment field with freckle-sized dots of semi-permanent ink. The marks will likely fade away over time, but they're needed until your treatment is finished. Don't use soap on or scrub these marks. Sometimes the area may be marked with permanent dots like a tattoo. (These can later be removed with a laser.)
Based on the simulation, other tests, and your cancer type, the radiation oncologist will decide how much radiation is needed, how it will be given, and how many treatments you should have.
How long does external radiation treatment take?
In most cases the total dose of radiation needed to kill a tumor can't be given all at once. This is because a large dose given one time can cause more damage to nearby normal tissues. This can cause more side effects than giving the same dose over spread out into many treatments.
The total dose of external radiation therapy is usually divided into smaller doses called fractions. Most patients get radiation treatments daily, 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) for 5 to 8 weeks. Weekend rest breaks allow time for normal cells to recover. The total dose of radiation and the number of treatments is based on:
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Other radiation schedules might be used in certain cases. For instance, radiation therapy might last only a few weeks (or less) when it's used to relieve symptoms, because the overall dose of radiation is lower. In some cases, radiation might be given as 2 or more treatments each day. Or it might be given as split-course therapy, which allows for several weeks off in the middle of treatments so the body can recover while the cancer shrinks. Your doctor will talk to you about the best plan in your case.
What happens during each treatment visit?
External radiation is a lot like getting a regular x-ray. The treatment itself is painless and takes only a few minutes. But each session can last 15 to 30 minutes because of the time it takes to set up the equipment and put you in the right position.
External radiation therapy is usually given with a linear accelerator (or linac) which delivers a beam (or multiple beams) of radiation. The machine has a wide arm that extends over the treatment table. The radiation comes out of this arm. The machine can move around the table to change the angle of the radiation, if needed, but it won't touch you.
Depending on the area being treated, you might need to undress, so wear clothes that are easy to take off and put on. You'll be asked to lie on the treatment table next to the radiation machine.
The radiation therapist might put special heavy shields between the machine and parts of your body that aren't being treated to help protect normal tissues and organs.
Once you're in the right position, the radiation therapist will go into a nearby room to operate the machine and watch you on a TV screen. The room is shielded, or protected from the radiation so that the therapist isn't exposed to it. You can talk with the therapist over an intercom. You'll be asked to lie still during the treatment, but you won't have to hold your breath.
The linac will make clicking and whirring noises and might sometimes sound like a vacuum cleaner as it moves to aim the radiation beam from different angles. The radiation therapist controls the movement and checks to be sure it's working properly. If you're concerned about anything that happens in the treatment room, ask the therapist to explain. If you feel ill or uncomfortable during the treatment, tell the therapist right away. The machine can be stopped at any time.
Will I be radioactive during or after external radiation treatment?
External radiation therapy affects cells in your body only for a moment. Because there's no radiation source in your body, you are not radioactive at any time during or after treatment.


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I have been experimenting with the Reseller API and it appears that neither the "list of TLDs" nor the "suggest domains" or "get TLD schema" APIs actually support/include the .au TLDs for some reason?
I can check availability for a .com.au domain - that seems to work anyway
Anyone know if this is intentional? I'm using the Test API endpoints.
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Hello @richardhauer,
Unfortunately not every TLD is available in the Reseller API. Most often this is due to restrictions on selling certain TLDs. Every TLD seems to have different requirements, authorized agents, vendors, rules and other hoops in selling their domains. For .AU domains you should also note that you must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) before you register a .au domain. Any domainer selling .AU domains probably requires the the ability to check and enforce that rule? Check out About .au Domains for more details. I hope that helps?
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I can't say for sure that there is an extra qualification or something that would allow you to sell .au domains using the GoDaddy API but there should be? I have seen this kind of issue with .ca and .in domains so I am relatively positive there is a solution. I'd call in and check if I were you. Certainly don't want want to miss out on those sales since they will likely be the bulk of domains you sale. I hope that helps?
roy darling *my posts seem a lot shorter in my head
For anyone visiting here looking for information, it turns out that the .AU administrators, auDA, have strict controls on who can register a .com.au domain that requires each individual registrar be certified in a non-trivial process.
While GoDaddy, and others, can provide .com.au domain registration, they are not allowed to proxy that to downstream users via API.
This setup presumably applies to other country TLDs as well, and not just Australia. Anyone living here won't be terribly surprised to hear this kind of stupid bureaucracy is alive and well in Australia.
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Anyone living here won't be terribly surprised to hear this kind of stupid bureaucracy is alive and well in Australia.
LOL yeah no kidding!!
Mate i was just looking over this post. I have signed up for the reseller pro. I want to customise the storefront. And the wordpress plugin doesn't import all the products, so I am trying to find alternatives.
I know this post is old, but any chance you have this setup with a custom website etc?


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Iowa Lakes Community College recognizes census dates for determining enrollment status for each semester. (Full-time, ¾ time, ½ time status) Census dates are established as follows. Student's registration/enrollment status is locked on these dates for financial aid purposes. No adjustments will be made for classes added after these dates:
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- You must apply for financial aid each year. No program of assistance is carried forward from year to year. Check with the Financial Aid office each December to determine when to apply.
- You may receive a verification letter from the Iowa Lakes financial aid office regarding missing information. Many of these forms can be acquired by clicking on the "forms" menu item on the left hand side of this web page. Print and complete the required form and submit to the financial aid office as soon as possible. We must have these forms to complete your file and calculate your financial aid package.
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Many people find they do not feel like eating as they near the end of life. This loss of appetite may be because of other symptoms, such as pain, nausea, constipation or breathlessness, or because the body's energy needs have slowed down and it's no longer necessary to eat as much.
You don't have to force yourself to eat – eating more than you feel like may only make you uncomfortable, and can cause vomiting and stomach pain. Try having small meals or eating your favourite foods more frequently. Another option is liquid meals. Ask your doctor, nurse or dietitian to recommend something suitable.
It's common for others to want to encourage you to eat, as preparing food for you is how they show they care. You may need to let them know that you don't feel like eating, and suggest other ways they can show their love, such as by giving you a hand or foot massage or reading aloud to you.
As the disease progresses, the body reaches a point where it can no longer absorb or get nutrients from food. Clear fluids such as water or weak tea may be all you can handle. There will come a time when even this isn't tolerated, and family or friends can help keep your mouth moist. See How you can help in the final stages for ways others can offer comfort.
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#TBT to talking procrastination on the CBC
Homeroom was featured on the CBC's The National last year to talk procrastination and taxes, following a 2014 study stating that procrastination might be genetic. Besides death and taxes being life's certainties, putting off doing your taxes during tax season is a close third.
We're throwing back to this interview as a gentle reminder to keep on top of your taxes and bookkeeping throughout the year. Now that the tax season rush is over, it's a good idea to keep procrastination at bay so that you're sitting pretty come tax time 2016.
Check out the interview below.


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The Telephone Interview – 3 Questions to Ask Ahead of Time
Employers will often use telephone interviews to prescreen potential candidates. This almost always happens when their recruiters are headquartered out of your area. It's also a huge time saver for the employer – even if you're just across town. Telephone interviews allow the employer to preselect candidates before investing in face-to-face interviews. In my past, as an executive recruiter, I often telephoned potential candidates prior to meeting them. This screened out a number of candidates and allowed me to spend more time with those who fit the criteria of the job during face-to-face interviews.
The telephone interview may also be used when the responsibilities of the job will require you to communicate with clients, colleagues or executives by phone. It may also be done because your future manager or team is based in another city, and should you get the position, you will be reporting in to them long distance.
When scheduling your interview, make sure to ask these 3 important questions:
#1. Ask how much time you should set aside.
#2. Ask the name, title or position of each person who will be interviewing you. This is important because the position of the interviewer tells you something about the focus of questions you will be asked. Someone from Human Resources, for example, would be questioning for overall fit and will ask questions about your resume and / or behavioral questions related to the job description. A direct manager will ask more in-depth questions about your skills and experience as they relate to the position, and a more senior manager will question you more on overall fit and what you know about the company. Being prepared for every level of manager who may appear on the call (even unexpectedly) is vital. A few sessions with an Interview Coach can make a world of difference in preparedness for this.
*It's definitely worth the extra effort to research online each of those you will meet by phone (i.e., Linkedin and Google). Obviously this is true for in-person interviews as well.
#3. Finally, ask if you should call the employer or if they will be calling you. If they will be calling you, give a phone number where you will not have any interruptions.
A word of caution: Use a landline if your cell phone does not have reliable service. If you are using a cell phone, make sure your phone is charged. You can plug in the charger while you talk so you don't have to worry about talking too long and depleting your battery. If you have call waiting on your cell or landline, disable it by hitting *70 before dialing. Remember that a quality headset is an important tool for this purpose – it allows you to take notes, walk around freely, and basically not be involved with the equipment. Having your papers neat and accessible to you means BOTH hands should be free. Always test your headset thoroughly before the interview.
Ellyn Small Enisman, LCSW, Certified Coach
Interview Coach
Author of the highly acclaimed book, "Job Interview Skills 101"
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The Telephone Interview – 3 More Tips for The Million Dollar Call
What does it take to get the job? And what does the job mean to you, in dollars and cents? The bottom line is unknowable. Is it the annual salary you get just going from college to career? Is it the sum total of every job you ever have? The truth is, this is your million dollar opportunity – and a phone interview is often where it starts. Many companies will opt for a phone interview before meeting candidates face-to-face, so you must be prepared for this part of the process from the day you start your search. Ideally, a few sessions with a great Interview Coach will prepare you better than anything else. But here are 3 quick tips to help you get a good start, just in case an opportunity comes up on day 1 of your search.
#1. Have your 30-second commercial fully prepared, as well as your strengths and weaknesses. Then, put a mirror on the wall in front of you or on the desk so you can see yourself during the interview. SMILE! Believe me, people can hear a smile through the telephone – and no one wants to hire someone who doesn't have a great attitude.
#2. If you are nervous, walk around with the phone to your ear. This will help to release some nervous energy. One of my most nervous coaching clients used a headset and paced around her office during the interview. She said that this helped her concentrate and released her nervous energy so it did not come through her voice on the phone.
#3. Practice, practice, practice! Nothing takes the place of a great Interview Coach, but practicing interviewing over the telephone with your friends and family is at least a starting point. Set up a time and ask them to comment on your voice and speech qualities as you answer mock questions you provide them beforehand. Why not record the interview and play it back for yourself? You can use a web-based service to accomplish this easily, like www.freeconferencecall.com.
A word of caution: Be 100% sure you keep a list of the names and titles of everyone you speak with. You need to send a thank you to each one of them. If you don't want to ask a potential employer how to spell his or her name, call back and ask the receptionist for the correct spelling. Before you hang up, ask about the next step in the process.
(For more information on this, please see questions to ask the employer in my book, "Job Interview Skills 101").
Ellyn Small Enisman, LCSW, Certified Coach
Interview Coach
Author of the highly acclaimed book, "Job Interview Skills 101"
PS: To receive more great tips and advice on getting the interview and sidestepping some of the most classing mistakes, sign up for my newsletter at http://CollegeToCareerCoaching.com
The Telephone Interview – 3 Tips to Success
In today's virtual world, many companies will opt for a phone interview before meeting their short list of candidates in person. Here are 3 tips to help you succeed at that step of the interview process.
#1. Make sure your voicemail message is professional. Here's an example to use as a guideline: "Hi, you have reached Ellyn Enisman. Your call is important to me, so please leave your name and number and I will return your call as soon as possible."
#2. Be Prepared! If an employer calls unexpectedly and asks if you have time to interview at that very moment, ask to reschedule. You want to have everything you need in front of you and be prepared. It is okay to say that you are not in a place where you can speak openly and ask to schedule a time and date that would be convenient for them.
#3. Set the Stage. Be sure you're in a quiet place with no distractions. You'll want to have a glass of water nearby and to sit at a desk and have your resume, interview prep notes and the job descriptions readily available to you at all times. Be sure to dress the part! Take the time to put on your business suit just as you would for an in-person interview. This will prepare you mentally and physically to be at your very best.
A word of caution: Be Fully Prepared! Ideally, you should have a file folder for each job you have applied to. In that file should be a copy of the job description and your four-column list of what they are looking for, how you match that skill, and scenarios to back up your answers. I cover this extensively in my book, "Job Interview Skills 101" (in the section on preparing for the interview). Your resume should be out as well, along with a pen and blank paper. Any other information about the company should be taken out of the file and placed on the desk as well, in case you need to access it. Also, have your list of questions to ask the employer already prepared and at your fingertips. Ideally, a few sessions with a great Interview Coach will prepare you better than anything else for this step in your process. Making the time and investment in that coach could be the most important decision of your life.
Ellyn Small Enisman, LCSW, Certified Coach
Interview Coach
Author of the highly acclaimed book, "Job Interview Skills 101"
PS: To receive more great tips and advice on getting the interview and sidestepping some of the most classic mistakes, sign up for my newsletter at http://CollegeToCareerCoaching.com
Dress the Part
So you've landed the interview for your dream job, with the celebrations aside – it's time to prepare for the big day! Now you're most likely an inch shy from being a nervous wreck and jitters are only natural. Still, with all those anxious feelings you cannot forget the lessons you have learned through Job Interview Skills 101.
In all the rush and excitement of preparing your defined responses to the key questions and making sure all you're paperwork is in order; there is ONE huge aspect that many of us tend to let slip by! To some this may seem to be a very minute detail and until you read Ellyn's book, I'm sure you may have been guilty of a few rules! (I know I was.)
But I am a big believer in showing up and showing up looking the part, is just as crucial as being on time!
First impressions are everything in life…
Consider your interview as an audition for the lead role in a movie and you are the star!
On paper – your resume and portfolio will sell; your personality and charm will sell as well. But none of that can compare to your self esteem! If you look good, you will feel good and that is the total package!
Remember to keep professional but also remember to dress the part for the industry you will be interviewing with. You never want to be over the top, but you do not want to hide behind the seams of an ensemble that isn't really you! Stay true to yourself and now that a company will not discriminate based upon your appearance. However it is much preferred your appearance not be a distraction or even worse, what you were remembered for!
Another phase of this process to keep in mind is head to toe maintenance for both males and females! Ask your mom, a friend or even ask the salesman! But you MUST have someone "proof read" your chosen ensemble and to answer any questions you might have. Upholding your personal sense of style is important to you, but also remember to keep along with the standards of what each industry requires. Some industries are very forgiving and will allow you to come in bold and making a statement; where others will prefer that you tone it down and keep the colors neutral or muted.
Remember that flashy is not always classy! No matter the industry you will interview with, professionalism is the most imperative. You want to exude all aspects of confidence and appearance will be your starting point. It may be the easiest part of the interview process but success has to start somewhere! With a few helpful tips and reminders you should be well on your way to feeling like a million bucks and a few steps closer to your career!
Stephanie Badalamenti
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To provide financial support to Vermont, New York, and California families enduring pediatric cancer.
To promote the implementation of creative writing in schools.
Emily's Book
Who We Are Helping
Creative Writing Projects
Emily M Lyman Foundation
The Blue Heart Challenge!
Email us a photo of Emily's book in its new home!
On January 13, 2015, the 25th month of living our lives without Emily, I launched the BLUE HEART CHALLENGE. How many places can we send the
Emily and Her Wish To Be Famous
book so that my maps of the USA and the world can be blanketed with blue? Look how many places the book has traveled! Thank you to everyone who packed Emily's book in their suitcase. Every photograph I receive makes me smile in appreciation.
The most recent photgraphs I received were taken on Platform 9 and 3/4 in London - all you Harry Potter fans know what this is all about!!
Together we can help Emily's light to burn bright
Emily's Gifts
It is the season of short cold days and long dark nights
But it is also the season of gifts and candlelight.
When Emily left, a light went out,
But with our help, her light can still burn bright.
Emily, being Emily, left us gifts for the season before she went away.
The first gift was simply that of her presence.
For 15 years she made this a better place –writing, acting, studying,
and generally making her life as full as possible.
Moving through her time with that wild mane of red hair… or not.
The second gift was her example of how to live.
Disappointed by disease, pain, and setbacks,
She nonetheless pushed on, not ignoring adversity, but in spite of it.
The third gift is Emily's example of how to gracefully face the end
Realizing that her disease was getting the upper hand
She faced death down, and with courage and dignity said, in effect
"you can have this body - it has served, and betrayed, me long enough.
But you cannot take, and will never take, Emily"
In this season of short cold days and long dark nights.
Accept these gifts, Emily's parting offering, and in the spirit of the season
Pass her light and courage on.
To those suffering from hurricane and flood – pass it on
To the families consumed with grief– pass it on
To those in need here, and around the world, please, for Emily's sake, pass it on.
Let Emily's light burn bright.
by Alan Homans (Emily's oncologist)
The Emily M Lyman Foundation hopes to gives both intellectual and spiritual light, through writing workshops, author's visits, and Emily's many wonderful writing pieces.
The Emily M Lyman Foundation strives to make the lives of families coping with pediatric cancer more cheerful and bright through monetary contributions.
Emily enlightend our world with her intellectual curiosity and her positive outlook on life. She had an impact on everyone she met. Her determination and insight were contagious. We continue to learn from her.


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The tour is dedicated to the discovery of Lecce, its baroque and local crafts
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Pick-up at 10:00 Porta Napoli - Lecce (on request and at an additional cost, from other locations and / or Hotel of the Province of Lecce)
Visit of the city of Lecce and its architectural beauty;
Visit of a papier- mache laboratory;
Lunch / drink at a club in one of the most beautiful squares of the city.
Drop-off scheduled at 13: 30/14 at Piazza Santa Croce - Lecce
The tour includes: guide and tasting.
Cancellation policy: 100% refund up to 15 days before the tour; 50% refund from 14 to 5 days before the tour; no refunds for cancellations and no shows.
The tour is dedicated to the discovery of Lecce, the Baroque and local crafts.
The Residence is only 200 m from the sea of Torre Dell'Orso with air conditioning and parking
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Oct 14, 2018
Score: VCU 2, La Salle 1 (OT)
Location: Philadelphia, Pa.
Records: VCU (8-6, 5-1 A-10), La Salle (6-8, 1-4 A-10)
Short Story: Despite outshooting La Salle 16-5 overall, the Rams needed an overtime goal from Emily McNamara to beat La Salle.
- Emily McNamara scored one goal, her second game-winner of the year.
- McNamara also recorded a game-high eight shots with five shots on goal.
- Litiana Field scored a goal and recorded four total shots.
- Maite Sturm assisted on both VCU goals as she now has eight on the season.
- The Rams had a 12-3 edge in shots on goal.
- VCU took an early lead as Sturm fed Field for the game's first goal in the 15th minute.
- La Salle tied the game 1-1 in the 31st minute on a penalty corner goal from Chloe Lucky.
- The Rams outshot La Salle 6-1 in the second half and held a 6-1 edge in penalty corners but the two teams headed to overtime still tied 1-1.
- McNamara scored the game-winning goal off a penalty corner insert from Sturm.
VCU hosts Lock Haven at 3 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Cary Street Field.


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Vietnam - To Bac Ha market
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh - Notre Dame
Vietnam - Hoan Kiem lake
Vietnam - Market on the river
Slovenia - Images of the cities
Slovenia - Bohinj
Brazil - Bahia , Santa Cruz Cabrália
British Virgin Islands - White Bay
British Virgin Islands - Devils Bay
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - Paraty
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Tajikistan - National Dress
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Brazil - Alagoas - Maceió - Jatiúca Beach
Antígua and Barbuda - Antigua
St. John's the island's Capital, is a favorite cruise ship port,Ships dock in the heart of the city at Heritage Quay for convenient access to the island's many activities, including a fun-filled voyage on teh Jolly Roger.
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South Sudan - Festival
South Sudan - People
Denmark - The Little Mermaid by Edvard Eriksen
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Thailand's fabulous Royal Barges will form a stately procession to transport His Majesty the King to Temple of Dawn.
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The Burj Al Arab is a 7 start luxury hotel.
The desert in UAE with camels.
The World is a man-made archipelago of 300 islands constructed in the rough shape of a map of the landmasses of the Earth.
Sender: Jasmine
Brazil - São Paulo - Cathedral of Sé
Brazil - Rio de Janeiro - St Teresa
Germany - Naumburg
Nauru - Nauru Phosphate Corporation
Monaco - Casino
Ecuador - Cuenca
United States of America - Seattle
Seattle's dramatic business district skyline is a rich blending of old and new , with majestic Mt Rainier in the background. Seattle, Washington, The Emerald City.
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Are energy-efficient KVMs next?
Data center physical environment expert Robert McFarlane speculates on the future of energy-efficient KVMs and discusses "intelligent" PDUs.
Do you see any opportunities or have recommendations for KVM switch improvements re: the EPA report? Do you foresee any Energy Star specs for KVMs?
Also, do you see any efficiency value in "intelligent" Power Distribution Unit (PDU) power strips that can monitor and potentially control power at the outlet level?
I consider intelligent PDUs extremely valuable, and well worth the investment, if you make use of the load data they provide. This is particularly true when three-phase power is distributed all the way to cabinets because it enables you to achieve phase balance on each circuit while you are connecting the equipment in addition to monitoring the total loads. Be sure to take advantage of the network-connected monitoring capability most of these units now offer. And to maximize energy savings, run your equipment at the highest voltage at which it is capable of operating.
I am not a great fan of remotely controlled receptacle power switching within PDUs, although I admit they can have their place. I just don't believe there is any level of security that can absolutely prevent either an unauthorized or inadvertent shutdown. (Remember, it is said that 75 percent of data center outages result from human error.) Nor do I have the level of confidence I would like in the small switching devices packed inside these PDUs, and would not want to operate them any more than necessary.
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Visit to the United States of America
Washington, June 6, 2011
THE MINISTER – Thank you very much, Madam Secretary of State, for your kind words and very warm welcome. We have just had an excellent meeting. We have met on many occasions since my recent appointment, during contact group meetings on Libya, for example, or the OECD ministerial meeting in Paris. Today we have deepened this permanent dialogue on the most pressing issues of the moment, namely Libya, Syria, Iran and Afghanistan. On all those issues, we share the same views and we are implementing the same actions.
I also briefed the Secretary of State on my recent visit in the Middle East and our efforts to get the peace process moving. We had, on this issue, a comprehensive and in-depth exchange, and we agreed to work closely together and with the Palestinians and Israelians. This was a very productive discussion and further proof that France and the United States hold close views on the international situation. Our partnership and friendship are stronger than ever.
Today is no ordinary day for the French and the American people. As you said, Madam Secretary, 67 years ago, on 6 June 1944, thousands of young American men lost their lives on the beaches of Normandy, on the first day of the campaign to liberate my country. We will never forget those who shed their blood on D-Day. As we speak, American and French soldiers are fighting side by side in Afghanistan. My thoughts go to them also. In a few hours, I will be at the Second World War Memorial to present the Légion d'Honneur, the most prestigious award in France, to three American veterans. And for me it will be a very important moment.
Well, thank you again. And we'll see each other again in Abu Dhabi in a few days to discuss more specifically Libya and maybe other issues.
Thank you very much.
Q. – (on Middle East cooperation and France's efforts on a Middle East peace process conference)
THE MINISTER – Yes, on the Middle East, why are we trying to further our initiative? Our main concern is what would – will – happen in September. We have the feeling that if nothing happens before September, the situation will be very difficult for everybody, when the General Assembly discusses a resolution about the Palestinian state. It won't be easy for us Europeans, for the Palestinians and Israelis, and the only way to avoid such a situation is to boost or encourage a resumption of the negotiation between Palestinians and Israelis. And that's what we are trying to do. I presented in Ramallah, then Jerusalem, a kind of platform of parameters for negotiation. The Palestinians reacted very positively. The Israelis are reflecting on this proposal. We discussed it all together and we agreed to continue our dialogue and cooperate as closely as possible.
As you may have noticed, there's agreement between the US and France. There is also perfect agreement between Madam Secretary and me. And we have to convince the Palestinians that, indeed, a status quo between the two parties is not the right solution – it's no solution at all – that it is not a good idea to try to go through the United Nations to get this resolution. And we have to convince both parties of this.
When I went to the Middle East, I didn't expect an immediately enthusiastic welcome from all the parties. I was rather pleasantly surprised, because the Palestinians were satisfied with what I said.
The Israelis didn't say no, and Madam Secretary told me to wait and see.
So we agreed to go on with our work. We haven't yet invited anyone to the conference in Paris. So it isn't a question of who is and who isn't coming. And we'll organize this conference only if sufficient work is done so that it is well prepared.
As for the rest, it is way too early to talk about it. We'll see in September, and then we'll see if we take a decision. Thank you./.


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The purpose of our existence as a body shall be the assembling together for the glorification of God through: the public worship of God; the growth of the saints by the teaching of the Word of God; the salvation of the lost by the propagation of the Gospel throughout the world as set forth by God's Word (Matthew 28:18-20).
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These Statements of Faith do not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself is the sole and final source of all that we believe.
We believe that the Holy Bible is the Word of God, verbally and plenarily (fully and completely) inspired by God and inerrant in the original writings. The Bible is the supreme and final authority in faith and life.
We believe in the one true God eternally existing in three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, each the same in essence and equal in power and glory, though executing distinct but harmonious offices in the great work of redemption.
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We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, became man without ceasing to be God, having been conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, in order that He might reveal God and redeem sinful men.
We believe that He lived a perfect, sinless life and that He accomplished our redemption through His death on the cross as a representative, vicarious, substitutionary sacrifice.
We believe that our justification is made sure by His literal, physical, bodily resurrection from the dead.
We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where, as our High Priest, He fulfills the ministry of Representative, Intercessor and Advocate.
We believe in His imminent return to receive the Church unto Himself at the Rapture, and in His personal, visible return with His Church at His Second Coming to establish His millennial kingdom.
We believe that the only salvation for man is by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from human merit, works or ceremonies. Jesus Christ purchased this salvation with His own precious blood on the cross, and it is eternal for all who receive it, not being dependent upon human faithfulness or a religious system for its completion. We believe that it is the privilege of all who are truly born again to be assured of their salvation and to know that they are eternally secure.
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Deichmann is a retailing phenomenon and is the largest shoe retailer in Europe today.
Remarkably, after more than 100 years of trading, it is still a family business. It started in 1913 in a blue-collar area of Essen-Borbeck, in the heart of Germany's Ruhr district. Heinrich Deichmann, born in 1888, opened a cobblers' shop and ran it with his wife, Julie. Two generations later, the company has developed into Europe's market leader. Today, Deichmann is currently active in 24 countries with around 3,600 stores and employs more than 36,000 people.
The company has always progressed under its own steam without feeling the need to seek either stock market listings or external capital. This strategy has enabled Deichmann to remain independent. Branches are not run as franchises; they are directly controlled by the company.
It sells close to 200 million pairs of shoes each year, and the business is led by Heinrich Deichmann – grandson of the company founder. Under his leadership, the company's internationalisation has gathered pace.
More than half of the Deichmann Group's total turnover is now generated abroad. Aside from Germany, the company is currently active in 22 other European countries and the USA.
In its stores, it has pioneered the 'rack' concept which was first introduced in America. Customers are not just presented with shelves of single shoes and then have to find a sales assistant to bring them the correct size/colour. In Deichmann stores, shoes are on display in pairs and with their boxes so that the process of trying on items and purchasing is streamlined.
From a property perspective, this focus on continuity and long-term goals means that Deichmann is interested in long-term commitments.
Despite the fact that Deichmann is the European market leader in the shoe retail industry, the company will continue to be run as a family business in the future and will retain its independence. During its development, Deichmann has stayed faithful to its original strategy: developing growth from its own resources. And you can't argue with the success of its approach.


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Nyonya always spend 1-2 hours in front of computer everyday just to check airlines ticket, and spend another 2-3 hours to playing games at social media, and spend another 8-9 hours for working ( hueks ) . Her life so empty without computer and fast modem connection .
She wanna have a baby , but God still have another plan for her , so until now, she lived happily with mas DJ. Both of them think that working is an art and making money is a must in life.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, I'm told. That means evenings with family and friends, delicious food and new gadgets you can't figure out how to get working.
Unfortunately, in the chaos that comes with the holidays the manuals and instruction books have gone missing. What's a person to do?
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Another useful website to check out during the holidays is RepairClinic.com, on this site you can get rundown of what the most likely problems are with your overused home appliances and what if anything you can do to fix them. Often the end result of the troubleshooting questionnaires is that you have to take the appliance in question to a mechanic, but it is nice to try some of your own repairs first.
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Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), sometimes known as underwater drones, are any vehicles that are able to operate underwater without a human occupant. These vehicles may be divided into two categories, remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs), which are controlled by a remote human operator, and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which operate independently of direct human input. Global total Capex (capital expenditure) of oil & gas UUVs in 2025 will advance to $XXX billion, representing a robust growth at 13.0% per annum between 2016 and 2025. The cumulative Capex of global oil & gas UUVs is expected to reach $XXX billion during 2017-2025 driven by the substantial rising adoption of ROVs and AUVs in oil & gas exploration and production.
Highlighted with 53 tables and 90 figures, this 181-page report "Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) for Oil & Gas Industry: Global Market 2017-2025 by Vehicle Type, System Component, Propulsion System and Region" is based on a comprehensive research of the oil & gas UUVs market by analyzing the entire global market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain.
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The Soggy Dollar Bar in Jost Van Dyke is home to BVI's most infamous cocktail - the "Pain Killer"
Recipe: Premium dark Pusser's Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pineapple juice, Orange juice, and topped with fresh grated Grenadian Nutmeg
Head's up to our UK Blog Visitors!
During BVI's 60th Emancipation celebration - the BVI Tourist Board is inviting visitors from the UK to create their own BVI rum inspired cocktail for an opportunity to win a free trip.
Submit rum cocktail recipes using the #BVIParty hashtag on Twitter any time before midnight on the 15th of August - and you must be over 21 years of age to be eligible for prizes.
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The Mara Discovery and Empowerment centre is a community based initiative whereby several self help groups around Aitong have joined forces to operate income:
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A few years back I took burlesque classes and performed, twice. In an a purely amateur capacity but nonetheless with all the sequins, corsets, hair spray, red lipstick and coquettish routine.
Before I continue with my story, I would like to clarify any misconception. Burlesque is not strip tease nor is it a movie starring Christina Aguilera. I consult my friend Wikipedia for an apt description:
"Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical work intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works".
It usually involves a character, a parody, a dance routine, a costume and, yes, taking clothes off. But, on this note of clarification, I practiced vintage burlesque whereby the amount of skin exposed was equal to the beach circa 1950. However, I do admire woman who take the art form further with pasties, aerial silks and truly badass routines.
I do giggle whenever people accuse me of being a prude. I'm reserved, there's a difference. But that is beside the point. There is a reason I'm revealing my risqué ex-hobby.
There are a few blogs around at the moment about blondes being unchallenging and sexist generalisations. I blogged myself about the assumptions that people slap on me because I'm young, blonde and quiet. You may also now call me a hypocrite for playing up to the stereotype. But if you did, that may be another generalisation.
When my burlesque teacher retired her sequins this year the comment I made to her was "you haven't just taught woman how to dance, you've taught them to love themselves for just the way they are". How many woman think they are truly beautiful, worthy, confident? If you're a bloke reading this, think of your wives, girlfriends, sisters. How many woman project this confidence?
As I was reading through the comments on David D'Souza's blog a particular comment Kate GL made referencing Roald Dahl's "The Twits" stood out to me:
"A person who has good thoughts cannot ever be ugly. You can have a wonky nose and a crooked mouth and a double chin and stick out teeth, but if you have good thoughts it will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely."
If you think confidence and beauty, therefore you are.
Woman, we don't have to butch up and be men to be taken seriously, I don't believe we have to forgo the lipstick, heals, clothes and makeup to be confident contributors. I don't believe that this objectifies woman either.
When do we stop being ashamed of who we are and start rejoicing in it, being confident in it and being taken seriously for it, not in spite of it?
Ironically, when I told my grandmother what I was doing for a hobby she wasn't so much surprised by my choice of pursuit but that her 'shy' granddaughter was able to do that. Which brings me to the second point I want to make in this blog.
I recently finished reading Susan Cain's book "Quiet, The power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking". I'm not a shy person, I'm just introverted. There's a difference.
Shy implies a fear of being around people or speaking up. I am neither. I do however value quiet space and am not prone to speaking unless I've got something to say. I enjoy the company of others but can find it draining. I can present, and whatever else, in front of large groups but struggle with informal conversations.
Being introverted doesn't mean I don't challenge or cannot perform in an extroverted way when necessary. As Susan states, "Introverts are capable of acting like extroverts for the sake of work they consider important, people they love, or anything they value highly".
This doesn't mean that an introvert is not true to themselves. Pursuing extrovert traits due to passion is just as valid as being comfortable in ones introvert skin.
But, it is tiring. I've spent the majority of my short little life thus far beating myself up for being what I'm not – a social, gregarious, outspoken, stand up for oneself, charming person.
When actually, I'd rather be comfortable in my own skin. As a burlesque performer I got the most satisfaction from the constant rehearsals, hours of quietly sewing on sequins and deliberate and planned execution.
The irony is that these practices make me feel confident, strong and empowered. Really comfortable in my own skin.


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New Year's eve celebrations are always fun in the Philippines. Last year - Midori, Char Siew and I walked over to the Fireworks party in Makati. This year in Baguio - we will most probably just stay in our house and make noises out of our pots and pans.
New Year's eve celebrations can be very stressful to my two girls: Midori and Brita. They're afraid of loud noises. Midori shivers from fear and Brita tries to hide in our cupboard. One tool that we will definitely use this year is the Thundershirt that I got for the four legged babies. It was very effective in calming Midori down during thunderstorms. I'm hoping that it will have the same effect for fireworks.