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The dashboard has been redesigned from the ground up to help you stay on top of client
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The main areas for managing your website are now accessible in the top navigation bar,
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KMR Kawasaki team owner Ryan Farquhar will run two riders in the Supertwins class at the Sunflower Trophy meeting on October 21-22.
Farquhar, who is continuing his recuperation following a serious crash at the North West 200 in May, has granted Lisburn's David Haire the chance to ride one of his Kawasaki machines at the Bishopscourt showpiece alongside Canadian rider Darren James.
The 40-year-old hasn't raced since his accident but is eager to try out some new parts on his KMR bikes ahead of the 2017 season.
Farquhar said: "Davy had messaged me a couple of times about riding one of my bikes so it's an ideal time to give him a ride and see how the bike performs before the winter.
"He's always gone well in the Superbike class so I'm sure he'll not be far away. Hopefully there will be a few competitive bikes so we can get a better idea of how our bike is performing.
"Darren James is coming over because he wanted to do the Sunflower so I was already going with him, plus there are parts that arrived for the bikes while I was in hospital, so I want to see what they're like on the bike to get a bit of direction if I'm going to do something next year," he added.
"Davy's going to ride my wee 450 as well in the Moto3/125GP class."
Five months on from his crash at the North West, Farquhar still has some way to go until he returns to full fitness, although he concedes he is lucky to be alive at all.
"I'm getting better slowly and I've put some weight on again. I'm back to the weight I want to be but I've got no stamina or fitness. My ankle is giving me a lot of trouble and I'm struggling to do any exercise, so it's going to be a while before I can do anything like that," he said.
"I'm going to see the specialist about my ankle on Thursday but I don't have the see the liver specialist again unless it starts playing up, but it seems to be all healing up well.
"I had broken my ankle before years ago and it's been aggravated. I'm not 100 per-cent sure what the problem is and I'll have to get a scan. There's either a broken bone that the X-ray hasn't picked up or there's some bone fragments in there."
Farquhar, meanwhile, has turned down the chance to travel to the Phillip Island International Classic meeting in the New Year, where he has been a regular competitor for Roger Winfield's team.
"Roger Winfield had offered me to go as a bit of a holiday but it's too far away and I'd be wrecked. I know rightly come January or February I still wouldn't be fit for it," he said. "It seems this might be the last time Roger will be doing it so it's disappointing to miss out."
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Here is a selection of posters and other visual media we've produced or discovered around town. If you have something you'd like to share with us, get in touch!
Clayborne & Bloody Caesar Show, June 2016
May Day 2016
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Anti-Canada Stickers, 2015
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Voters are entitled to a maximum of two (2) consecutive hours off from work, excluding lunch or rest periods, in order to vote. Voters shall not be subject to any penalty, rescheduling of normal hours, or deductions from salary or wages because of such absence.
The law does not apply to employees whose work hours include a period of two (2) consecutive hours while the polls are open when the employee is not working for the employer. Polling place hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Snag NYC visits Mukul, an Auberge Wellness Resort in Nicaragua
Marta & Arantxa of Snag NYC is in the business of health and wellness, making Mukul Resort a natural escape from the hustle and bustle of New York City. Their time in Nicaragua and at Mukul was well spent and we wish them the best of luck on their fitness class app SNAG launching soon.
Ladies, come back to Mukul when you need to brainstorm more wellness ideas!
1. What brought you to Mukul?
Nicaragua has always been a dream of mine to visit. After living in New York for three years – we both got into the wellness and fitness lifestyle. By networking with other New York influencers, we heard about Mukul Resort in Nicaragua. They recommended health & wellness retreats, surf lessons, and just the overall beauty and solitude of the place! As soon as we got there, we were completely hooked and hope to join in the next retreat! Not only was the place absolutely beautiful but the people were incredibly warm and hospitable. We plan on visiting again soon!
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We did not expect such spectacular sunsets! We were in awe by the way the sun hit the cliffs and glistened the water. Just watching the sun set, was a life changing experience.
3. What was your favorite thing about Mukul and Nicaragua?
Definitely the people! However, the waves, volcanoes, and scenic views were high on our list!


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It was Father's Day.
"Chris, if they sing Good Good Father and preach on the Prodigal son, I might blow my brains out." I groaned.
We were driving to try another new church that Sunday and I was already weary. Weary because I knew what lay ahead.
Hi, my name is Gabby and for the past two years I've been a church-shopaholic.
I know it's bad. I'm ashamed to admit it, but it's true. I know I'm the type of millennial that inspires hilarious mock videos like this one. It's not something I like to share because I know I really fit most of the stereotypes. Flaky, non-committal, in-it-for-the-wrong-reasons, like I'm picking out a Starbucks drink.
In the last two years I've tried nearly every kind of church Nashville has to offer. I've been to your classic suburban, middle class white evangelical church, with that stellar kids ministry and a multi-million dollar play complex on the grounds. I've been to small charismatic churches, lit with candles and bead drapes hanging from the walls, and people shouting and swaying side-to-side with Holy Spirit abandon. I've been to churches with female pastors and churches with male pastors. To Episcopalian churches where I sat and stood, tears streaming down my face because it felt so good to read Scripture out loud as a congregation. I've been to churches where worship is just a bluegrass band twanging out 'Be Thou My Vision' (this is Nashville after all). Churches where worship is led by 30 year-olds who look like 20 year-olds, dressed in long t-shirts and jumping to 'This Is Living Now'. Churches where my hand cramped from trying to write everything the pastor said because it was so profound, and churches where I didn't need to open my Bible. One church started at 8:30 (isn't this suppose to be the day of rest?!), another on Tuesday at night. Oh, and they all served coffee. Except for the Episcopalian church which had wine and real bread at communion. None of them felt like home.
Yet I knew I need it. I felt this yearning for connection every week. So I kept visiting churches, waiting for one to feel like home.
"Church is not entertainment, church is not entertainment. Father, help me absorb this message, meet me in the worship, this isn't about me, this is about you. Jesus, I love you, I want to draw near, why I am I so bored?!?"
That was my inner monologue that Father's Day Sunday (and most Sundays). Equal parts guilty for feeling bored, trying to open my heart to the experience, but also wanting to be real with God about where I was at. I didn't want to fake it until I made it.
I'm not saying I was faultless, or that my heart didn't need a healthy dose of humility, truth and good old-fashioned faithfulness. I'm just saying this is where I was at until recently. However, I also don't think it's entirely my fault that I struggled with this for so long.
Think about it, 90% of Sunday mornings are structured like this: you file into your preferred seat (given you arrive early enough, ideally somewhere near the action but not too up front), you sit in the congregation (audience) and wait for worship to start (the opening act), after which there's sometimes a moment to greet your neighbor (an intermission) before the sermon (the main act). Sometimes you can even pick up the sermon at the book store (merchandise table).
While I know there are good reasons why churches across America structure services this way, I also wonder if it's time to rethink it? We structure our gatherings like entertainment events, so is it any wonder we come in with an entertainment mindset? The problem is, compared to a Justin Beiber concert, Sunday morning, no matter how many lights, doesn't really hold up.
In my search I was hungry to be taught and to learn more about the Bible, I just didn't want a sermon. I was thirsty to be ushered into the presence of God through worship and communion, I just didn't want a concert. I wanted to meet the person next to me, I just didn't want to have 30 second conversation with someone I may never see again. I was desperate for something real, that I could take with me into the week.
I know, I'm even cringing as I type these words. But this is a confession, so hopefully y'all can take it.
In the last two years my favorite church services were the ones we had on tour. Everyone on our team would roll out of bed in their pyjamas, find some coffee and sit in a circle. We'd read Scripture and our tour pastor Dustin would share a 15 minute lesson he'd prepared that week. Then he'd turn it over to us. I learned so much about God in what he revealed not only to Dustin (who did an amazing job every week), but through my peers on tour as they shared what they learned from that passage. I felt closer to them, more encouraged to pray for them, I saw Jesus actively working in their hearts and it made me want to open my heart up too.
I think this is what most people want from a church— a forum to bring their real selves, to be accepted, a chance to speak, a chance to respond to what God's saying and doing, to meet with Jesus and feel him near. As my Northern Irish Pentecostal husband often remarks about American church services, "sometimes it feels like we program the Holy Spirit right out!"
Anyway, my purpose in writing this wasn't to "fix" church, to say I'm better than a standard church gather (because I'm not!), or to offer some wisdom about what church should be. There are plenty of wiser, more experienced men and women out there who can speak to those things. What I do hope to do is a couple of things: 1) share my experience in case it's your experience too. In those two years there was only one friend of mine who voiced the same struggle, and it made me feel even more lonely than I already did. So if this is you, don't give up. Keep pressing into Jesus, he knows the desires of your heart. 2) To ask my questions out loud, if you have questions, voice them too. Maybe some of you have some good answers, maybe there are some solutions someone who has been down this road can bring.
All in all, I think we've all been guilty of this mindset at one point or other. I just wonder if what's often interpreted as flakiness, is just a yearning for something more?
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Epilogue 1.0 - I have found a church that meets in a high school auditorium a few blocks from my house that feels like "home." Yes, I file in and sit alone most mornings (Chris is on the road), and we sing Chris Tomlin songs and there are candles. But Jesus meets me there so I'm going to keep going. I've been twice and signed up for a small-group. This is big for me haha!
Epilogue 1.1 - Sounds like you need a house church, some of you might be thinking. But if you're just visiting, attending a house church can feeling intimidating and intense. Not saying it's a good reason to not go, just saying that was my honest reason for avoiding them.
Epilogue 1.2 - Yes, they did sing Good, Good Father that morning, and yes, the pastor did recap Tim Keller's Prodigal God. My brain is still in tact, and God met with me that morning despite my fears and anxiety about the content.


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The updated guidelines from the AAP have just been released on safe sleep for babies. Some important changes are:
- Breastfeeding is recommended and is associated with a reduced risk of SIDS.
- Infants should be immunized. Evidence suggests that immunization reduces the risk of SIDS by 50 percent.
- Bumper pads should not be used in cribs. There is no evidence that bumper pads prevent injuries, and there is a potential risk of suffocation, strangulation or entrapment.
Here are the other recommendations:
- Always place your baby on his or her back for every sleep time.
- Always use a firm sleep surface. Car seats and other sitting devices are not recommended for routine sleep.
- The baby should sleep in the same room as the parents, but not in the same bed (room-sharing without bed-sharing).
- Keep soft objects or loose bedding out of the crib. This includes pillows, blankets, and bumper pads.
- Wedges and positioners should not be used.
- Pregnant woman should receive regular prenatal care.
- Don't smoke during pregnancy or after birth.
- Breastfeeding is recommended.
- Offer a pacifier at nap time and bedtime.
- Avoid covering the infant's head or overheating.
- Do not use home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Infants should receive all recommended vaccinations.
- Supervised, awake tummy time is recommended daily to facilitate development and minimize the occurrence of positional plagiocephaly (flat heads).
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"He can be a horse," the Tigers manager said by phone Thursday from his home in Pittsburgh. "He's a big, strong kid.
"I remember him a lot (from the 2008 season). He can overpower you. The guy won 14 games. We like that."
Leyland's words came 24 hours after he had sat in a ballroom at the Bellagio Hotel. His face, sporting a newly grown white beard, seemed to darken as he talked about the Tigers' 2009 rotation.
"Right now, I'm not so sure about that," Leyland said, 10 hours before a trade that brought Jackson to Detroit and sent outfielder Matt Joyce to Tampa Bay was made public.
He mentioned Justin Verlander and Armando Galarraga, and the wait-and-see status of Jeremy Bonderman, "but after that I'm not sure," Leyland said.
The trade for Jackson, one that had neither been rumored nor expected as the Tigers focused on relief pitchers, put significantly more certainty into Detroit's front-line pitching for 2009.
It was the most substantive deal nailed down by Dave Dombrowski, the Tigers president and general manager, during an aggressive week for the Tigers at baseball's Winter Meetings.
In addition to Jackson, the Tigers acquired the catcher they desperately needed: Gerald Laird, a 29-year-old defensive specialist with a better bat than perhaps most fans appreciate.
They also are completing the paperwork that will make Adam Everett the team's new shortstop. Everett, 31, isn't a hitter by any means (career .246 average, 34 home runs in eight seasons), but he should be a major ally to Detroit's pitching staff, which in 2008 could have filed non-support charges against the infield's left side when Brandon Inge wasn't stationed at third base.
It leaves one issue to be resolved before Leyland's group checks into Lakeland, Fla., in eight weeks for the beginning of spring training: the bullpen.
A major reason why relief pitching, which was a priority heading into this week's meetings, is unresolved could be simply explained as the Winter Meetings closed up shop Thursday. It became the most difficult of all pursuits for the Tigers.
Starting pitching, catching, shortstop — as always among the most difficult in baseball to address — were easily handled compared with Dombrowski's bullpen safari.
"It's something we'll keep an open eye on," Dombrowski said late Wednesday night, after the Jackson trade had been announced. "But it seems a lot of them (back-end relievers) have already signed or been traded."
Francisco Rodriguez, Kerry Wood, J.J. Putz — the blue-chip relievers who could have solved the Tigers' closer void — ended up elsewhere. The Tigers "inquired" about Wood, Dombrowski said, before Wood signed with the Cleveland Indians.
Putz was the focus of serious trade talks with Seattle that melted down after the Mariners wanted too much from the Tigers (likely Joyce, Jeff Larish and a minor league pitcher), which left them to ship Putz to the Mets.
Rodriguez was never within Detroit's budget. The Tigers are now talking with new vigor about the possibility that Fernando Rodney could become their 2009 closer. They're banking on several beliefs there:
Rodney has the brand of pitches custom-made for a ninth-inning shutdown role: power fastball, nasty change-up — when he throws strikes. They believe he also will be healthy, as opposed to the start of 2008, when tendinitis kept him from pitching during spring training.
They also theorize that Rodney will be inspired to have a prize-winning 2009 season for one overwhelming reason: money. He becomes a free agent next autumn and will understand that the more his wicked pitches cross the plate, the higher the free-agent meter should run.
Dombrowski, though, will press to beef up the bullpen as he leaves Las Vegas and returns to Detroit. As he said Thursday, the quest could extend through spring training. Personnel surpluses and deficits have a way of flip-flopping for various teams during spring camp as injuries and surprise performances by farm prospects change a team's roster profile.
"It's still a long way between now and April 6," he said, referring to Opening Day, at Toronto.
Dombrowski's reputation for acting rapidly to fill needs was only burnished during four days at the Bellagio. The Laird deal was completed last weekend and announced Monday morning. The Everett deal was leaked Monday and will be final when medical reports are complete.
The trade for Jackson was a surprise only in that the Tigers appeared to be limited in what they could offer to acquire a powerful starter.
The Rays, however, were a baseball rarity — a team that had excess pitching. The Rays were looking for left-handed power and solid defense for right field. They found their target in Joyce, 24, who had caught the eye of numerous teams that had pushed Dombrowski to consider trading him.
Ultimately, after multi-player, multi-club trades had been considered — with Joyce squarely in the middle — the Tigers and Rays settled on Joyce for Jackson.
The Tigers could not resist. Jackson throws a fastball that regularly cruises at 96-97 mph. He has a hard sinker and a serviceable change-up. He can have his issues with the strike zone (77 walks in 183.1 innings in 2008, 88 in 161 innings in 2007), but the Tigers believe he is settling down and settling into a groove as a long-term power starter.
Jackson is no late-arriver in terms of his reputation. He was a renowned Dodgers prospect, considered one of the top-tier pitching prospects in all of baseball, until control issues sent him to Tampa Bay as part of a 2006 trade for, among others, reliever Danys Baez.
"We helped our pitching depth a lot," Dombrowski said Thursday, acknowledging that he was "very happy" with the deals made this week.
Losing Joyce was another matter. The Tigers liked Joyce immensely: his power, his persona. But they have enough outfield depth on the 25-man roster and in the minors (Clete Thomas, Wilkin Ramirez, Casper Wells) that they never flinched when Jackson became available.
Dombrowski is hoping for one more stroke of good fortune: a relief pitcher who becomes available as suddenly, and as affordably, as Jackson emerged.
"We might be closer to another move that helps our club," Dombrowski said, not offering details, but implying that this week's shopping trip will last as long as it takes to find one last item.


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02. Power Glove -The Shallow Fire
03. In The Dark - Like The Rest
04. Winterburn - We Are The Change
05. Something In The Way You Move -Super Era
06. Emperor's New Clothes -Nuclear Basement Kids
07. Won't Stop Rocking - Stranger Professional
08. Old Skool - American Teenager
09. Work - Crawling Sun
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BODYPUMP 99 – almost there, guys! The key themes in this round are: As usual, light weights and high reps to tone and shape the muscles and help us burn calories. Pushing some tracks to the point of fatigue means greater muscular recruitment, increasing hypertrophy – so we are working to tone, shape and strengthen super quickly. BODYPUMP creates high metabolic fatigue, which increases calorie burn and muscle growth. This release specifically features some old-school music to celebrate the past 25 years, eg in the Chest track, and also in the Shoulders track - aptly named Old Skool. But it's a good mix of stomping House music and Modern Rock and Pop. We've got a great emotive feel in the Warmup, heavy and driving in the Squat Track. Then we get rocky and grounded in the Chest Track – no rest for 6 minutes – moving to uplifting in the 8x Clean & Press in Track 4, soulful in the Tricep Track, and on to a Pop-rocky Bicep Track. From there, we're lifting into Lunges with 16x Pulse Squats to hammer the legs. The Shoulder Track has us kneeling on the floor for an Old Skool vibe and workout. Then it's a cool sound for the Core track, and an oldie for our Cooldown. Mr Glen


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Had a nice morning ride this morning. The brick didn't happen because it was just to hot to run afterwards. Better safe than sorry in these extreme temperatures.
Happy Saturday!
It's been a while!
Started the day off with a nice 1800yd swim. Turns out when the pool is converted to short course (25) the measurements are in yards not meters; so my watch was set incorrectly. Still got in a mile though. 👍🏾 Hopefully Thursday the pool will be back to long course (50 meters.)
Finished off the day with an evening trainer ride. The bike is still my least favorite!
Tomorrow is Global Running Day. If you are a runner make sure you get out there and hit the pavement….even if it is only 1km!
Today's 2 a day is over by 6:45pm which makes me very happy!
Started off the morning with a nice swim with my masters swim crew. This was my first swim with the new watch. I really swam 1700m. The new gadget is going to take some getting use to.
Ended the day with a spin on my trainer. Longest ride to date this year (there have been very little!)
My day started off with a nice 4 mile run at a comfy pace. I of course use my Garmin to track my activities, but have also also been using the charity miles app to log miles that turn into money for your charity of choice. It's a pretty cool app that gives back and doesn't cost anything to use; so definitely check it out if you have a chance.
Ive been running for Autism Speaks, and Wanderlust Fest sponsored my miles today. I start the app while I'm warming up, and keep it running through my cool down so I log a bit more miles than what is on my watch.
I Finished the day off with day two's ab workout X 2, and 200 side bends for the obliques.
Have a great evening!
Yes I am way behind on my 2 a days. Long story short, woke up Thursday morning to swim couldn't find my watch face. You see I have the quick release feature on my Garmin 920XT so that I can attach it to my bike. Spent the next 2 days looking for it to no avail. I know it's in my house because it's syncing with my phone but can't find the darn thing. Gave up Friday and moved on with my life! I'm sure my 1 yr old has it in one of his hiding places and it'll turn up eventually. Ordered the new Garmin 735XT yesterday, got it today, and now I'm playing with my new toy! It's not red so I'm sad about that, but I'll make some upgrades to it eventually.
Started this morning with a mile swim. It felt go and got the blood pumping. Had to breaks out the old Garmin Fenix 2 since the new watch hadn't arrived yet.
Finished the day with an easy 11 mile cycle session.
I finally got back on my bike this morning after a super long (I'm ashamed to say how long) hiatus. The bike is my least favorite part of triathlon but I am determined to improve on 2015's lackluster performance at Ironman Eagleman. The first 15 minutes or so we're slow going, but I think I got in my groove shortly after. I did 30 minutes to start today. I'll increase to 45 on my next ride. My butt certainly does not miss the saddle! If you are a cyclist you know what I mean….ouch!
This evening I did a much needed ab workout. I'd like to work on strengthening my core and hope to build some definition in the process. I never work on my stomach out of pure laziness, but I'm turning over a new leaf. Cheers to abs!
Did this x2
Since I have a lot of big races coming up in the near future I figured I better get my butt in gear and like now. So my mission beginning today is to work out twice a day at least 4 times per week. Each day I will complete at least 1 of my 3 disciplines (most days 2) and add in some strength training or other exercise to balance me out.
Today was swim in the morning.
I'm hoping that putting this in writing will help me to stick to my mission. Wish me luck!!
Oh follow me on snap, I chronicle lots of my shenanigans there 👻 str8kim.


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Lessons From My 20s: Encouragement Lasts
Here I am with Jady. My biggest encourager.
I used to blow encouragements off. I hated when everyone went around & encouraged each other. It seemed so insincere. Of course, they are saying something nice. You are making them say something to me. I didn't listen to what people said. Or I thought I didn't.
I listened when it was close friends or family. I'm thankful that my family encourages me pretty much every day. They say the sweetest things & I am beyond blessed by their words. Over the past few years there have been some hard places personally. Suddenly I found myself getting hungry for someone, anyone, to tell me something they see in me. I was dying for encouragement.
I have learned that what people say really does matter. Their words wedge themselves into my mind & I recall them when I need some wind in my sails. Encouragement isn't sappy, it is powerful. It charges my spirit and reminds me that what I am doing & who I am matters. I matter.
Here are three of my favorite encouragements I have ever gotten:
"You are a queen among women & of admirable conversation." - a member of a short term team I led.
"You are lionhearted. I can see it in you." - Ben Loring
"Joan of Arc. Something about you reminds me of Joan of Arc. Your passion could rally armies." - a girl in my dorm freshman year.
These aren't people super close to me. But I remember their words. It reminds me that what I say matters. Even when I think people aren't listening to what I am saying, my encouragements plant themselves in their hearts.
I've learned that encouragement isn't some flowery, feel-good thing. It gives power to people. Encouragement matters.


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The Integrative Neuroscience Research Center in the College of Health Sciences will host "Modulations of Fear by Social Interactions" on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 3:30 p.m. in Schroeder Complex 256. Dr. Jelena Radulovic of the Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University will lead the seminar. A full list of INRC seminars is […]
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I had decided not to write a blog about the Ebola situation because I'm not a public health expert and I really didn't think I had anything to add.
That resolve lasted until I saw tweets about a New Hampshire Senate debate between former Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown (R) (Brown moved to New Hampshire to run for Senate), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D).
The following passage from Politico summarizes the irresponsibility that drives many of our politicians come campaign season.
"On Ebola, Blitzer repeatedly pushed Shaheen on whether she supports a travel ban from West Africa. She did not say yes or no but repeated that she defers to experts, who think it could make us worse off.
"My opponent and I aren't infectious disease experts, so we really need to rely on the experts," she said.
Brown said he doesn't need to be an expert to call for travel bans.
"She calls it fearmongering; I call it rational fear," he said.
Something is deeply wrong with both Brown's disingenuous attempt to take advantage of the Ebola outbreak, and moderator Wolf Blitzer (of CNN)'s choice of questions and follow up questions. Brown should have been the one facing hard follow up questions.
Questions along the lines of Senator, how can you advocate a travel ban in light of the opposition from former Senator Bill Frist, a conservative Republican, but also a transplant surgeon, and former Representative Ron Paul (R-TX), who is also a doctor?
Instead, Shaheen inexplicably faced the difficult follow up questions for offering the proper response—TRUST the EXPERTS. Blitzer is a good journalist, but in this case, he fell pray to the temptation to try to pin down a politician who seems to be refusing to answer a simple question.
He, and many other journalists covering campaigns have gotten caught up in the back and forth between candidates over Ebola rather than stepping back and asking whether the issue has any place in the campaign at all?
My view is that it does not. Any attempt to make Ebola an issue on either side is an attempt to fear monger and a disservice to the American public. None of the Congressional candidates calling for travel bans, quarantines, etc. have any sort of expertise regarding infectious diseases. They're also openly ignoring the fact that the flu poses far greater risk to most Americans than Ebola (and I had my pick of hundreds of links to support this claim).
I'll admit that a travel ban sounded reasonable to me—right up until the moment that I read that the experts believed that a ban would be ineffective, and might actually worsen the situation.
Additionally, even though I agree with some of the critiques of the CDC's early handling of the situation (especially letting a Dallas nurse exhibiting possible symptoms of Ebola fly to Cleveland) I think we'd all be wise to take a step back and consider the following question: is it so surprising that public health officials dealing with their first Ebola case made some errors?
Frankly, the real test is not whether they avoided making mistakes when treating the first case, but rather whether they learned from those mistakes and improved their handling of subsequent cases.
Sadly, instead of statesmen, many of our public officials do and say anything that is politically expedient and they see a chance to capitalize in the waning weeks of the campaign. Ebola presents a nice simple, seemingly easy to understand issue.
This situation also raises another major problem in politics today— the willingness of a segment of the political spectrum to ignore expertise and to willingly ignore facts. I got into several twitter debates last weekend with people over voter ID laws. My contention was simple— one is entitled to his or her own opinions. But he/she is not entitled to his/her own facts.
We see this phenomenon most clearly in the Republican attitude towards climate change, but it is manifesting itself again in the Ebola situation. Conservative scorn for intellectuals and experts is not a new thing (the great historian Richard Hofstadter wrote about the topic nearly 5 decades ago). Nor is it limited to issues relating to science.
Just two days ago The New York Times ran a piece on how Republican economic proposals underwhelmed economists, even conservative Republican economists. Indeed, both the Times piece, which quoted several prominent Republican economic advisers, and the Ebola situation point to perhaps the most alarming element of today's strain of anti-intellectualism on the right— the unwillingness to listen to even conservative experts when their advice is not politically expedient, and does not match the narrative crafted by the conservative messaging machine.
We see this phenomenon on issue after issue covering the entire spectrum of political topics. The result is often skewed perceptions among segments of the electorate and poor public policy. In several instances, Republicans have limited their own ability to govern because their rhetoric misleads voters to think that something is possible when it is not (for example, repeal of the Affordable Care Act).
Refreshingly, many younger conservatives buck this trend, especially with regard to climate change.
None of this is to say that experts are infallible or that they should we not challenge them. They make mistakes like all other human beings. We should ask them hard questions, regardless of the topic. Nonetheless, if we have no experts and no referees in the political process, and everyone is entitled to their own facts, the result is a destructive political process, a non-functional government, and an ill-informed public.
My contention is that Republicans can do better without compromising their principles. For example, the economic experts cited in the Times article recommended dramatically increased spending on infrastructure. This proposal does not mesh well with Republican calls to slash government spending. And yet, there is no reason that infrastructure spending cannot be significantly increased within the context of reduced overall spending.
Such a proposal simply requires greater spending cuts elsewhere. Indeed, it requires smarter spending cuts and would force Congress to demonstrate some courage. Congressmen would have to target programs for extinction rather than advocating across the board cuts, which are senseless, because they cut the good along with the bad.
The same paradigm holds true regarding climate change. Republicans oppose a carbon tax for economic and philosophical reasons. But doing so does not require ignoring the obvious and telling scientific experts that they are wrong. Why not acknowledge climate change, and develop alternative, conservative proposals for combating it? (I can dream up any number of potential proposals that might fall into this category).
While I've picked on Republicans in this post, Democrats do plenty of fear mongering and ignore experts when it suits their political needs as well (especially with regard to entitlement programs).
There is a role for the press and the public in this process as well. The press has to hold politicians' feet to the fire. Blitzer should have followed up with Brown by asking why a travel ban related to rational fear when even conservative former office holders with medical expertise disagreed. He should have challenged Brown with the facts. Brown's campaign might have howled and charged liberal media bias. But the press ought to consistently practice this tactic with candidates and officeholders from both parties.
As for the public, the first step is understanding that the media is a business. CNN airs hyperbolic coverage of every major "crisis" from plane crashes to Ebola because it helps drive ratings. If they minimized fears about Ebola, people would have less incentive to tune in.
Similarly, talk show hosts, such as Rush Limbaugh and Rachel Maddow, cannot be people's sole news source. Their job is to entertain and to provide content that their audience wants to hear. Doing so produces higher ratings and increased revenue.
As such the public must recognize that these programs can be worth watching/listening, and indeed, have an important role in society. Nonetheless, these sorts of opinion programs cannot be a substitute for hard news coverage (and we ought to question whether the news coverage on FOX News and MSNBC qualifies).


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Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Doesn't he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. Luke 15:3-7
Since before time began, God has been about joy. It was out of his immense joy that he created the earth and humanity to share in his joy forever with him.
Since sin entered the world at the hands of humans who wanted to be their own god, God has been about rescuing. He is still about rescuing people from their own path to destruction, and bringing them back into full joy of a relationship with him.
Have you had that moment? That moment where you realized, like the prodigal son, that you were heading the wrong way and needed to turn back to God? Oh the joy found when you realize he is not mad or holding a grudge but running up to you and planning a party. If you have not had that moment, you can have it today.
Have you lost the joy of that moment? Or the urgency of helping others to have that moment? We serve a God of joy and a God who saves. He has immense joy for you when you join him in his business of being about the restoration of all mankind. We must remember what we have been saved from so that we will be about what we have been saved to do. This is for our joy. God doesn't have to use us but he does. Let us remember the joy of our salvation this week as we learn more about our God who is not done saving until all have heard and had the choice to respond.


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I've been meaning to write this post for a while, so apologies for the delay. Some of the below is a bit detailed and may be a lot to take in for guys new to Day Game. Don't worry if it is, just read the newbie note at the bottom, get out there and do a few sets, then come back and read the full article.
Some background on me. I've been working on my game for a few years now (started with David DeAngelo in 2003, but got into Game proper in 2005). I concentrated very much on indirect club game when I started, but as I grew and developed I discovered a love for Direct Game and Day Game.
Where I stand now is that I like doing night game as well, but Day Game will always be my first love. I have met two of the most incredible girlfriends that I have loved most in my life through Day Game, have had countless dates as a result of daytime number closes, have taken girls home the same day I've met them, and brought a group of girls I've met during the day back to my place.
I've stopped using routines and now flow naturally from my heart. I have enormous respect for routines and I teach my students to use routines if I think they need them. Ultimately though, I have practiced so many routines that I now create them on the spot (which in a way is what being natural is about). I don't do takeaways, I don't disqualify, I don't neg. I escalate shamelessly, hard and fast, whilst simultaneously making sure the girl feels as comfortable and safe as possible.
Though I meet girls in night game, I enjoy the variety of girls you can meet in the daytime, the ease with which you can talk to them (bitch shields are WAY down in the day), and the way you can brighten up a beautiful woman's day unexpectedly.
In some ways, Day Game follows the same structure as any other type of game. But people are always asking me questions about how things are different. So here are the main differences and how to get around them:
1. Guys generally get more approach anxiety approaching girls in the daytime than they do at night.
- People always think, "Isn't it weird to approach girls in the day? Aren't they busy? Aren't they going to tell you to get lost?" The truth is it's no less weird than approaching people you don't know to talk to them in a bar. I used to think girls were going to react really badly, when in fact, they probably react better in the daytime than they do at night. At night, they expect guys to be drunk and hit on them, but in the daytime, it happens to them much less often and thus they are impressed by your confidence and willingness to take risks. Like all approach anxiety, the only way to overcome this is to man up and go open them!
2. Direct openers are much more necessary in Day Game than night game.
- There are a lot of venue considerations in Day Game (see below), but in many situations, particularly in street game, it can come across as really bizarre to stop a random girl and ask her opinion on something. In a bar, you could feasibly be having a conversation with your mates, and want to ask someone nearby their opinion, but in the daytime it comes across as less congruent. Direct openers work fantastically well on the street, e.g. "Excuse me, I just saw you walking past and thought you looked absolutely beautiful! I know this is really forward of me but I just had to say hello. How are you?" Direct Openers are also massively important for moving sets. Contrary to what most people think, it is ridiculously easy to stop moving sets (most of my sets are girls walking past me), you just need to be committed enough to your Direct Opener. When you open a moving set, stop, plant yourself right on the ground where you are and deliver the opener. Do NOT start moving as they are moving; wait for them to stop. If they don't stop, it will be creepy to follow them.
3. Day Game involves a greater variety of venues than night game. These venues are mainly differentiated by the levels of Social Pressure they involve.
- You have the streets (my favorite), cafes, bookstores, art galleries, college campuses, etc. Every venue or situation is slightly different, so you will need to develop good social calibration so you don't creep girls out. The biggest factor to be aware of is Social Pressure. The more other people can listen to your interaction with a woman, the higher the Social Pressure will be, and the more potentially uncomfortable the girl will feel. In high social pressure situations, your job is three-fold. First, don't go too Direct, either open indirectly or tone down your Direct opener (e.g. "That's a lovely dress, how are you doing?"). Second, have a strong frame of feeling comfortable in the interaction. The strongest frame always wins: You feeling comfortable talking to her will make her relax. If you are nervous, she will start to feel uncomfortable. The truth is, feeling this comfortable only comes with time and practice. But remember, she can't see how you feel inside, only how you act on the outside. Third, make her laugh. If you can tease her or otherwise make her laugh within the first thirty seconds of the interaction, she will instantly relax - the interaction is then suddenly a fun bit of banter with a stranger instead of being accosted by some creepy guy on the subway.
4. Super hot girls are MUCH easier to open in the daytime.
- You know how the super hot girls get hit on a lot in bars and clubs? There is one reason why: alcohol. It normally starts happening after everyone is liquored up. In the sober light of day (and without all their buddies to back up their testosterone levels), most guys are completely scared of the uber-hottie walking down the street. They will gawp at her, but God forbid they summon the stones to go up to her and say hello. Direct game works really well in the daytime with super hotties. You'll be surprised at how many of them will turn around to you and say, "Oh my God, that's so nice of you, no one has ever stopped me on the street to say that!"
5. You can get into Comfort much more quickly in Day Game than night game.
- The fact that you have approached her in the daytime already demonstrates a lot of value; if you went Direct (good on ya!), then this is even more pronounced. Attraction building should happen in a matter of minutes. As soon as she's laughing and enjoying the interaction, stop thinking about attraction and start thinking about qualifying and building comfort. You'll need to escalate things as part of this. The easiest way to escalate the interaction on the street is to ask her which way she is headed, and suggest that you walk with her for a few minutes to chat. You can add in a, "I don't want to go dress shopping or anything like that with you though - that would be kinda gay - so I'll probably head off in a few minutes!" This works exactly like a false time constraint. You are reducing the pressure in the situation.
6. Day Game approaches are often less expected by women and can take them by surprise.
- This is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, as mentioned above it causes guys to have more anxiety when daytime approaching, and they sometimes equate the surprise that girls will get with her being weirded out. On the other hand, because she is surprised, you have just spiked her emotions and therefore, if you run the interaction well, this turns into a massive positive for you. Not to mention the fact that very rarely do guys approach women on the street, so when you do approach her she will be more impressed and more likely to remember you positively (and therefore LESS likely to flake than a night game set). The best way to handle the surprise/shock factor she may experience (especially if you use a Direct opener) is to acknowledge the situation, e.g. "I know this is really forward of me... but I was going to regret it all day if I didn't stop you and say hello," or, "This is very bold of me, but I thought you looked absolutely stunning, and I don't believe in letting opportunities pass you by."
7. It is harder to get a Same Day Lay than a Same Night Lay.
- The reason why this is true is because of logistics, not because of social conventions (which is what you might have expected). If your game is good enough, you can bend social conventions to your whim, but once you get good, the biggest problem you spend most of your time overcoming is logistics. The fact is, girls will tend to be more busy and in the middle of doing other things in the daytime, so often you will only be able to take a phone number, build some comfort, and then move on. However, this doesn't mean you shouldn't be on the lookout for Same Day Lays!!! In the ideal situation, you meet the girl and take her on a series of venue changes that end up back at your place. More commonly, there will be an "interrupt," where she has to go home to eat or meet friends, etc. In these cases you can still try to get her to come out to a party with you that night. Guys, you need to get out of the mentality that Day Game is just about taking phone numbers: You are trying to seduce these women, not just get their digits. Set up the instant date if you can (e.g. take her for a coffee, then a drink, then a walk, then your place), or arrange to meet her later that day if you can. As mentioned above though, this all depends on what else she has got going on that day. Welcome to the wonderful world of logistical management!
8. You often have less time to demonstrate value to the girl than in night game.
- Some girls you open will be in a rush to get somewhere, just about to meet friends, or may not have the time or inclination to talk to a random (albeit fun and interesting) stranger in the middle of the day. Because you are not in a bar, chances are she is not going to see you talking to other people (i.e. no opportunity for social proof). In the daytime, therefore, you typically have a very small window of opportunity to make a good first impression: You must present yourself as well as humanly possible. Leave the house ready to meet women. Wear nice clothes, style your hair, and wear good shoes (don't wear your tatty trainers, homeboy). All of these things will encourage her to respond positively to you when you stop her in the middle of the street.
9. Groups of women seem more difficult to approach even though they really are not.
- It is not true that you can't run Direct Game on groups of women, and it is not true that you can't open groups of women in the daytime. Your strategy with a group should be either to pull all of them to another venue with you (typically again, there will be an interrupt, but you can invite them somewhere later that night), or to open the girl you want, build some comfort with the whole group (so they approve of you and allow you to pick up the girl you want), and then start escalating with your chosen girl. Escalation in front of the group might be as simple as taking her number, finding out some stuff about her and qualifying her a little.
This of course is not everything there is to know about Day Game, but I've covered some of the most salient points here that I think a lot of people miss about this fine art.
The most important thing guys, is to take action. I have gone out with so many people who excel in night game, but choke in the daytime. You need to be willing to take action TODAY, not tomorrow, not the day after. Procrastination is the world's greatest sin. You will find that once you force yourself to open a few daytime sets, your skills and experience in other areas will rapidly transfer across. You must be willing to burst through that barrier.
Day Game for Newbies
Doing Day Game can be scary at first. Here are a few tasks to ease you into it if you're having trouble. These tasks are progressively harder, but will demonstrate to you that people are a lot friendlier and pleasant in the daytime than you might expect. Rather than complicate it with group sets at this point, start off with women who are by themselves.
- Ask 5 beautiful women, "Excuse me, do you know what the time is?"
- Ask 5 beautiful women, "Excuse me, do you know where the nearest coffee shop is?"
- Ask 5 beautiful women, "Excuse me, do you know where the nearest men's fashion store is?" [She replies]. "Oh thanks, I'm trying to get some new shirts. You're very well dressed, do you have any tips for me?"
- Tell 5 beautiful women, "Excuse, I just saw you walking past and I thought you were really cute, I had to stop and say hello. How are you?"
After you've completed these tasks, you are ready to move on to standard transitioning and attraction building etc.
Good luck fellas!
I am the creator of the Love Systems Day Game Workshop, the author of the new book Daytime Dating (download free sample chapter).
Also check out Love Systems Magic Bullets , the Routines Manual , and Routines Manual 2
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Smart landlords use smart technology to stay ahead
Some challenging new laws will have a major impact on landlords. Here's how to keep your property investment in line with all of the changes.
By Jazz Gakhal, Director of Direct Line for Business in For Landlords.
Managing a property can be time-consuming, and with a raft of new legislation on the cards for landlords, it's not surprising that some may feel anxious when trying to manage a property portfolio.
The UK property market is huge and with more than 4.4 million households renting privately, the opportunities for landlords can be great. Buy-to-let mortgages are still at an all time low for interest rates, and rental prices continue to rise across the country. However with the recent general election and announcement of the 2015 Summer Budget, some challenging new laws will have a major impact on landlords.
Watching the Budget
In the Summer Budget, George Osborne revealed that the tax relief on mortgage interest payments will be capped at 20% from 2017. How this will work exactly is yet to be defined but what is certain is that this new legislation will certainly have an effect on landlords who are within the higher tax brackets (40%- 45%).
The 10% Wear and Tear Allowance for furnished properties is also being removed, and from April 2016, instead of receiving 10% of net rents as an annual tax relief whether the money is spent or not, landlords will pick up a pay-as-you-go allowance when furnishings are replaced.
But it's not all doom and gloom. On the upside, landlords who rent a room to a lodger will be able to benefit from the tax free limit on income which is increasing from £4,200 - £7,500.
Keeping an eye on legislation
Making sure you are up-to-date with legislation is also vital if you want to stay on top of everything. In the first quarter of this year, the Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced a range of measures that will place further legal obligations on landlords. Under these new changes, landlords will be obliged to run regular checks on their properties to identify potential health hazards, and from October 2015, will be required by law to install working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in all of their rented properties.
Landlords should also be aware that the government recently published new guidelines for tenants to give them more information on what to expect from their landlord. They are encouraged to report any defects of their rented home directly to the Local Authority, who is likely to pay the property a visit, and check all meets the regulatory standards should they receive a complaint.
So how do you keep tabs on your investment?
- First of all, it's worth reviewing your tax situation to establish which tax bracket you fall into.
- Depending on the above, you may want to speak to a regulated financial advisor who can take a look at your investment goals and advise how to get the best from what you currently have.
- Schedule periodic visits to your tenants to touch base and make sure everything is how it should be.
- Check all your properties have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and if any are not working properly, make sure you get them replaced as soon as possible.
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The Mobile Landlord app will:
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- It will keep all your records and information in a single place
- Plus it can set reminders and schedules – particularly useful to make sure those 'little jobs' don't get forgotten.
The key to staying on top of everything is to be organised. By spending a little bit of time to get certain things in place, you can ensure managing your property long term is as seamless as possible, which in turn will have a positive impact on your tenants and investment.
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The 2015 Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo World Final took place at the end of November, where competitors from the European and North American series were crowned champions at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida.
Patrick Kujala claimed the 2015 Championship title in the Europe Final Round and the World Finals. Finnish driver Kujala commented on his success: "I'm very happy. I have to thank my team and those who supported me. Today's race was quite complicated…to win the title I only had to focus to keep running, and this is what I did."
The Pro-Am title was won by American driver Corey Lewis with Lamborghini Carolinas and Change Racing, who won both races in the World Finals held on Sunday November 22, 2015.
Lamborghini Super Trofeo drivers from all over the world came together for the event. The Asia Series is now in its fourth season, and is growing in popularity. The 2015 Sebring round was also a significant milestone for the Gallardo LP570-4 model. This highly successful car raced at the World Finals for the last time, marking the end of an era for a remarkable model.
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Thousands of Array Configurations
There are so many physical footprints that our module can handle. When deciding on where to use these, you must consider best practices when it comes to many different disciplines. This requires common sense for each different scenario. The meshing of other green technology is only limited to your imagination. These modules can make hot water, glycol or air.
This module is not only limited to shingle, rubber and metal roof space. Did you also notice there is no pesky racking? These can be deployed right on the ground, asphalt, concrete, tarmac, grass, sandy beach, practically anywhere. They can even be attached vertically to walls. If need be, they can also be stacked. Installations can be made for temporary, semi permanent and permanent arrays. These arrays can also be mingled with PV and other alternative energy technology to make cogeneration possible in very limited quarters.
Portable and Potable
These are manageable modular units that come in at a size of 24″ X 24″ X 2″ (610mm X 610mm X 60mm). This allows for connections to easily be made with standard hardware of the end user's choice. This makes them easy to store in RV's, cabins and the like. They can be used for rapid deployment for humanitarian aid, mission work and underdeveloped regions. These modules can also provide vital drinking water Pastuerization, an essential, self contained, need in time of crisis.
Arrays may contain as little as one module depending on the application. This provides an advantage of being able to purchase more modules in the future as needed. This can be used in a closed or open loop system as well.
We are doing the best we can to keep the cost low on these modules so all everyone can afford them.


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Implied that Odom did something wrong as part of some agreement between him and PJ to get himself cut. Maybe further evidence of drug or mental illness issues. Sad. At the same time, I'm glad the Knicks are done with him before we really started. Aldrich could be a rotation player on this team with some upside.
I knew the Odom signing was an absolute bust from jump. But what vet is going to be here to help mentor and teach our guys the triangle(rolls eyes)
I wish this guy (Melo) will make a decision so we can move forward with this team (with or with out Melo).
No surprise with Odom, wasn't impressed with his play the last couple of years and for him to come back from injuries and personal problems at his age was a long shot.
Cole had some nice games at the end of the season and we needed a backup big man. I didn't think we would resign him after letting Murry go though.


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Boker and Jaye
Boker and Jaye are Dog Lovers
Everyone knows that. We have two smiling Samoyeds that are not only wonderful dogs, but they also embody the personality traits that we are committed to in our personal and professional lives. The Samoyed was bred by the Samyad Indians, a hardy tribe living in the harshest northern reaches of Siberia. These hard working people understood the importance of working together, and caring for the family and clan. In order to survive, they made commitments to each other to protect and cherish each life and their dogs were an essential part of that committment. Bred from Arctic Wolf stock thousands of years ago, the Samoyed was selected for their loyalty and hard working nature, intelligence and strength, friendly and cheerful attitude, gentleness and courage. What more could you ask for in a Realtor®?
Boker and Jaye call it "Winning Attitude". That's what separates the Winners from the rest of the pack.
To be Best in Show, you have to be a winner in many different classes.
Working Class
Commitment to work hard, jump into the icy water, pull the sled; bring back the trophy, negotiate the best deal -whatever it takes. That's the attitude of a winner. You'll find Boker and Jaye will work hard for you.
Sporting Class
Sporting dogs are fun dogs. Ever watch a Golden Retriever run full bore and splash into a pond to bring its master back a stick? That joy, enthusiasm and fun loving attitude is contagious. You can't help but laugh and have a good time. That's one of Boker and Jaye's commitments to you. They'll manage the details so your purchase or sale will be a fun and exciting event in your life.
Herding is a team effort. Samoyeds have herded Reindeer for thousands of years. They know how to work together to get the job done. Boker and Jaye have gathered a team of Real Estate Professionals that work as a coordinated team. Specialists in Financing, Escrow, Title, Legal, Transaction Coordination, Advertising, Inspections, Contracting. Boker and Jaye will make sure they keep everything headed in the right direction for you safely and on time.
Real Estate transactions are a series of obstacles. It takes special agility to maneuver through the course quickly and without error. Boker, Jaye and their staff know which way to turn, when to jump and how high.
Obedience is more than just following directions. It's knowing what's expected and doing it just because you know it's the right thing to do. You'll find that Boker and Jaye are on top of it. They're one step ahead making sure everything you need done gets done.
What does it take to find the right house? What does it take to find the right buyer? Boker and Jaye are trackers. They know how to hunt. They know how to promote. They know when to be quiet, when to speak up, when to run, when to slow down. They are patient, yet persistent.
K9 Good Citizen
Good Citizenship is more than just a saying. It's a commitment to community. It's a caring that is proven in action. You'll find Boker and Jaye working at dog rescue organizations, volunteering to help dogs in need. Two of their Sam's are rescues. They have raised money for rescue dogs used in the 9/11 attack on our country. They make significant donations to rescue organizations out of their commissions. They are proud to point out that they "love to spoil dogs". What greater joy could there be than to return the love to a dog in need? You'll want someone who cares.


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POST: 'Hamilton' - there is something about being represented
What's it about?
You know that guy on the 10 dollar bill? That's Alexander Hamilton. And there's an entire play dedicated to him.
What'd I experience?
He's probably (or was) the least talked about of the founding fathers, but Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical puts Alex in the spotlight. I remember learning about Alex in my AP U.S. History class-- from what I remember, he pretty much ran the country as Washington's right-hand man and he was one of my favorite historical figures. But I never realized how much was left out of Alex's story until I saw Hamilton.
He's an orphan? An illegitimate child? Born in the West Indies? It sounds like the origin story of a character in a historical fiction novel, one all kinds of obstacles are thrown in for added drama in the hopes of the novel being adapted into a blockbuster hit.
I've wanted to see Hamilton since I saw it on the Off Broadway listings on TDF's TKTS app. But then it went big, Broadway big, and I gave up the hopes of ever being able to see it (I'm a college student, I can barely afford my textbooks -- I rent them, by the way). I wanted to see it because from that paragraph or so in my U.S. history textbook, I thought Alexander Hamilton was fascinating and to have nearly the entire play cast with people of color was just the icing on the cake.
I (luckily!) got tickets for Hamilton through my college, Fashion Institute of Technology, as an extracurricular activity to do with fellow presidential scholars. The night before the play, we had a discussion with a professor from NYU, who was an expert on Alexander Hamilton. The question of casting was brought up and it was suggested that the casting was perhaps an homage to Alex's views against slavery. Personally, I don't think Alex's views have anything to do with the casting -- yes, it's great that he was a decent human being "ahead of his time" -- but I think the reaction to the diversity of the cast says more about people realizing how uncommon it is for such a casting to occur. And it may have to do with the fact that the play isn't directly correlated to race or ethnicity.
I notice that in the media, roles for people of color usually play up their cultural background or racial tropes. I think Hamilton's casting is an effort to step away from stereotypes of what people of color are "supposed" to portray in, not only theatre, but in all forms of entertainment. I truly appreciate the casting because it gives me hope for the approach in the representation of minorities for future plays.
There are so many stories, and by casting people of color, the stories can become even more relatable to a huge part of the world.
There is something about being represented that is inexplicable. Maybe it could tell a young South Asian girl that she can be an actress too (I don't think there were any South Asians in Hamilton, but I'm South Asian so I'm going to represent myself here). Maybe it can tell a Latino boy that he could become an important political leader. The possibilities are endless, but we can't just talk about needing more diversity and more representation. There are people of color anxiously waiting to fill roles like these -- in theatre, in Hollywood -- but the only way they can get them is if they are given the chance.
To me, Hamilton wasn't just about the life of the guy on the 10 dollar bill, it was about giving people of color a chance. And I think there is so much that we can accomplish by heading in that direction, we just have to support it in order for it to catch on.
A few people I saw the show with were already familiar with the soundtrack from Hamilton, but for me, it was a totally new experience. I didn't know what was in store for me. I think my favorite part of Hamilton was the cabinet meetings between Alex and Thomas Jefferson. They were debating, but instead of the formal format of a political debate, they had a rap battle to argue over the issues at hand. I feel like this had to be seen, not just listened to. The body gestures and facial expressions really made the rap battle and it was easier for me to follow, even though I'm not a history buff.
There were also some songs that stood out to me because they were unexpected. I didn't know that he had a romantic relationship with his wife's sister. So when Angelica (Eliza's sister) toasted to the marriage between Alex and Eliza, at first I thought, "Aw, what a sweet scene." But then the music changed and rewinded back to the beginning of the musical number that had just ended -- the musical number that told us the story of Alex and Eliza getting together and finally getting married. Suddenly, we're given Angelica's perspective, she wanted to be with Alex, but as the oldest daughter she had to marry someone who was wealthy and she had already seen that Eliza was infatuated with Alex, so she held back.
I wonder if I would have to make such a decision as the eldest sister in my family (I really hope I don't end up in a situation like that...) but the times are completely different. I'm pretty sure that if Angelica wasn't bound by social codes, she would have grabbed Alex ASAP, before Eliza had the chance to meet him. The forbidden love really stood out to me because I never considered it to be a possibility -- and during the intermission I heard someone talking about the relationship being forbidden because Alex and Angelica were basically like brother and sister once he married Eliza. It was such a weird concept for me because they technically weren't related so they could have been together if they really wanted to, but they both loved Eliza too much to hurt her like that.
Alex makes some decisions and statements that end up hurting the people he loves. His son dies in a duel because he was defending his father from someone who was badmouthing him-- and I thought it was interesting how his son's death foreshadowed his own death. Alex dies in the same manner, through a duel with Aaron Burr, once a friend but gradually becomes an enemy. Both Hamiltons had shot their guns in the sky rather than aiming at their opponent. Like son, like father?
I didn't know much about the story of Hamilton before seeing the play, I just knew who Alexander Hamilton was. Or at least, who I thought he was. I ended up learning much about him, things that the history books don't cover. I wonder what Hamilton would have accomplished if he hadn't died so early in his life. What would he have done if he hadn't agreed to the duel? Would he have run for president? Would America be the country it is today? Hamilton answers so much about Alex's life, but it also left me wishing that he had been able to live more of it.


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Hey all,
We haven't really gotten to the Kickstarter phase yet - I'd like to add some color and link to an updated demo of the book first, but here's my draft!
Eye of the Beholder--confront the evil enchantress in an interactive book that mixes videogames, RPGs, and Choose Your Own Adventures!
I'd like to find a catchy title but it's hard to fit one that really explains what the project is about without the CYOA abbreviation...


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Ra Diaz and Suicidal Tendencies To Release New EP "Get Your Fight On"
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Today STarts the pre sale of the new SxTx release "Get Your Fight On!"
If "Get Your Fight On!" Sounds familiar it's cause it was on the laST ST Album, "World Gone Mad".
Originally we were gonna put an E.P. out before "World Gone Mad", but a number of cool things happened, STarting with getting Dave Lombardo in the band, and so plans changed:)
Now we are releasing this 10 Song "E.P." March 9th before the release of the next full L.P. called, "STill Cyco Punk After All These Years" which will be released in July. You'll get a taSTe of that with the opening track, "Nothing to Lose", a Cyco Punk rager updated from the Cyco Miko days. This will also come as instant download when you pre order "G.Y.F.O."
Next we have "Get United" which features and was co-written by the insane talented bass player and our good friend "Thundercat" aka STeve Bruner. He also is featured on the following track iAuthority, along with another great friend and insane guitarist Tim STewart.
"Ain't Mess'n Around" was re recorded awhile back for the "original" and has Phil Greenwood sitting in on drums. If you have the European version of the Cyco Miko solo cd from 1995 this might sound familiar.
S.E.D. was recorded during the "World Gone Mad" sessions and was finished just for this release…
Will just say it's definitely not a song for everyone and probably will be the moST misunderSTood track (if people can even make it to the end, lol)
Starting side 2 is "I Got a Right" a great, fun, powerful track by the legendary Iggy Pop. It's also the firST ever ST cover song! This is where it switches up a bit again....
"Get Your Right On!" is a more acoustic and different interpretation of "Get Your Fight On!" It features the legendary Travis Barker on drums (huge thanks to Travis for sitting in on this one) and has a completely different feel to the original. I'm sure this will be the Love it or Hate it track. We love it, that's why it's on, but you get to decide for yourself :)
Then we shift gears again. "Cyco puts down the Mic" and we have two different "InSTrumental" versions.
"Get Your Bass On!" Features Ra ripping it up doing his thing playing "Lead Bass" over the inSTrumental version of "Get Your Fight On!", follow by Dean shredding an all lead guitar version over
"Get Your Right On!, before ending with the original "Get Your Fight On!" that was released on "World Gone Mad". Four different takes on the same song, yet all completely different. Hopefully making the point that whatever you do, do it your way and don't be afraid to switch it up.
We look at this as a kinda "Fan Club" STyle release, to tie you over till the next release and full on World Tour, but hopefully you'll appreciate this and find a few songs, sounds, messages in this release and if all goes well, hopefully a lil motivation to "Get Your Fight On!"
As always, thanks for all the support and STay Cyco! Next up New Zealand and AuSTralia in March!
Suicidal Worldwide Family 2018
Album art by Mike Strachan
Graphic design by Alan Pirie
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