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Hubpages: Patrons of the Arts Contests
Patron of the Arts Contest
Hubpages: November 2011 Contests
There are only a few more days to enter your last selections in the Hub pages Parton of the Arts contest which ends November 21, 2011 at noon Pacific Time. It has been a lot of fun participating in this contest as well as rather challenging as I wrote out of genre in order to enter. But it was rather healthy to extent myself out of my comfort zone in writing and into the unknown. As part of the contest I had to study poetry. My son will probably never forgive the Hub pages staff as I made him learn with me but such is life. And I have a new found appreciation for poetry which I had never had before. I never realized it was based on a Mathematical scheme and now that I have written a few poems I have a deeper sense of appreciation for all poetry. This would also include a greater appreciation for musical lyrics for he most part I never really noticed. I was not a person who ever listened to the words of a song but to the notes. Therefore after writing poetry I realized lyrics are poetry set to music. So I have learned a lot from the poetry portion of the contest.
My Poetry Entries
- Sestina: God is Here Too.
A Sestina titled God is Here Too written by JT Walters. A Sestina about a person who was lost and who God helped through his presence them find their way back through forgiveness.
- An Ode: Parental Madness
An Ode to Parental Madness and one author's journey of caring for her loving generous son who also happens to have Autism.
- The Parody of the Divine
A poem about the parody f the Divine.
- The Roundel: Born for Greatness Leading Autistic People to Prosperity.
A Roundel: Born for Greatness Leading Autistic People to Prosperity. About a young man's courage to perserve to achieve his dreams with Autism.
- Japanese Friends We Will Meet
A haiku dedicated to our Japanese friends we will meet.
- Rondelet: Open Your Eyes
A Rondelet; OPen Your Eyes by JT Walters.
- Tanka: Love the Glow of Life
Tanka: Love the Glow of Life by JT Walters.
- Pantoum:Our Happy Insanity, Love.
A Patoum: Our happy Insanity, Love.
- A Rondeau: Conquer Your Fear.
A Rondeau" Conquer Your Fear. It is about conquering your fear in order to live your dreams.
- A Rondeau: Death By Moped
A Rondeau entitle Death By Moped. It recalls my expriences as a volunteer ambulance squad member in which I witnessed a moped head hit by a car.
- A Triolet: Ambitious Pledge
A Triolet titled Ambitious Pledge.
- Sijo: Poetry of Pleasure
Sijo: Poerty of Pleasure written by JT Walters.
- Birthing Death
A poem about loss and try to be reborn through the loss of a loved one in which it is entitled Birthing Death.
- A Rondeau: Never Without Love
A Rondeau entitled Never Without Love. It is about how we travel through life in a prepetual state of love.
- Ghazal: Love for the American Politician
Ghazal titled Love for the American Politician written by JT Walters. The poem relays sentiment about how the people feel about their politicians. Especially when it comes to our politicians willingness to sacrifice the lives of our military.
- Rondelet: Please Indulge Me
Rondelet titled, Please Indulge Me.
- Tanka: Death Eternal Sleep
Tanka: Death Eternal Sleep by JT Walters.
- Ruba'i: Back From Desert Hell
A Ruba'i dedicated to our troops who are both home and overseas for Veterans Day.
- Sonnet: Fray of Freedom
A Sonnet: Fray of Freedom written by Jt Walters. It is about the waken of the United States and fighting for their own freedom from their government.
- Acrostic: A Sister Brings a New Beginning
An Acrostic poem about A woman entering the Freemason orde to unite the United States of America.
Young Americans in Paris
And I ventured back into creative writing specifically fiction writing which I had abandoned before I went into graduate school. And while it was really hard for me to write short stories as I am a book person I cut everything way down and scaled it all back so it would fit the parameters of the contests.
My first story is about the adventures of two young American girls in Paris. And I really enjoyed writing it but would have preferred to have it a small novella or book but that again I edit it down for the contest. This ended up being an eight part series.
Young Americans in Paris
- Young Americans in Paris Part I
A short fictional story about two young women traveling in France in the 1980(s).
- Young Americans in Paris Part II
This is part two of the fictional tale of two young Americans experiences in Paris France.
- Young Americans in Paris Part III
A fictional short story about two young American girls in Paris in the 1980(s). Part III being free.
- Young Americans in Paris Part IV
A fictional story about two young American in Paris part IV.
- Young Americans in Paris Part V
Part V of the short fictional story Young Americans in Paris.
- Young Americans in Paris Part VI
Part VI in the fictional tale of Young Americans in Paris.
- Young Americans in Paris Part VII
Fictional tale of young Ameicans in Paris.
- Young Americans in Paris Part IIX
The fictional tale of Young Americns in Paris Conclusion Part IIX.
The Wishing Well
The second creative writing entry was The Wishing Well which was a fictional science fiction tale I had planned on writing in screen play format. And I had to seriously cut and edit down a lot of the material in this story as well in order to enter it into the contest. But it was also a story I enjoyed sharing with you.
The Wishing Well
- The Wishing Well: Part I
A Science fiction story about Von Der Camp who created the Wishing Well Project which is a nano technology which erases all basla ganglia brain impulses as well as all negative thoughts. The Wishing Well gives all the participants positive Karma.
- The Wishing Well: Part II
Part II in the fictional Scientific Thriller The Wishing Well by JT Walters.
- The Wishing Well: Part III
Part III of the Science Fiction story The Wishing Well.
- The Wishing Well: Part IV
Part Iv of the sort story The Wishing Well by JT Walters.
- The Wishing Well: Part V
A short Science Fiction story titled The Wishing Well Part V.
- The Wishing Well: Part VI
Part VI of the creative writing Science Fiction series The Wishing Well by JT Walters.
- The Wishing Well: Part VII
Part VII os the creative writing Science Fiction series The Wishing Well by JT Walters.
In Conclusion
I have learned a lot about the generosity of the writer's on Hubpages. They are extremely kind people and I am so grateful for their input. Without the reader the writer is no one. And that is always a humbling reality of being a writer whether it is here on Hubpages or on the New York's best seller list.
I would like to encourage everyone to enter into the next contest Hubpages has or enter into this contest in the last few days. I know I have learned a lot from just being a participant and for that I am very grateful. Now I have a few more poems to publish and then I will be through with all my entries. There is still time though if you have any last minute entries you would like to make.
very interesting. I think I only submitted three poems to it. Good job putting all those in. Wow.
Amazing :) wish you all success :D
Hi JT Walters, you surely wrote lots of hubs :)
Hope you do win. if there was a voting system in place I'd surely vote for you.
I am finding hub pages to be a great learning center. Thank you for posting your hub I found it very useful


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An Intimate Mastermind Experience for Driven Health Coaches
+ Business Training + Strategy
+ Wealth Consciousness
+ One:One Support
+ Group Accountability
+ The Ultimate 6 Month Business Transformation for Health Coaches
An Intimate Mastermind Experience for Driven Health Coaches
+ Business Training + Strategy
+ Wealth Consciousness
+ One:One Support
+ Group Accountability
+ The Ultimate 6 Month Business Transformation for Health Coaches
You became a Health Coach because you're super passionate about helping clients heal their bodies naturally, right?
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Your burning questions:
How do I land my first client (and keep them coming)?
What steps should I take to start and set up my Health Coaching business right?
Is it possible to build my business without working 60+ hours a week and burning out?
Am I even good enough!? There are already so many health coaches out there, what can I add?
How can I get consistent clients, while building the life of my dreams?
I've helped hundreds of Health Coaches - including many of the best in the industry - grow their businesses from zero clients to fully-booked coaching schedules.
I've helped hundreds of Health Coaches - including many of the best in the industry - grow their businesses from zero clients to fully-booked coaching schedules.
It's 100% possible to start consistently getting clients in your health coaching business, every single month.
You just need a little direction to make it happen!
What makes UPswing Mastermind different from other business coaching?
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It's important to build a business that supports YOUR health. (So you can continue to help others!)
Your business needs the space to empower and inspire your client through healthy change.
Very few people even know what 'health coaching' is and why they should buy.
You're not selling 'health coaching', you're selling YOU!
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+ 6 program modules with video training.
+ Special guest trainings from industry experts.
+ Monthly workbooks, including templates and worksheets.
+ Access to my private resources and support team.
LIVE group video laser coaching sessions where you will receive 1:1 coaching for your unique goals and business.
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+ Access the private members portal where you can watch all live training and Q&A calls!
A private Facebook forum where you can connect with other highly driven Health Coaches, serious about making a difference in the world.
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+ Network and help foster mutual accountability as you continue on your journey.
12 Part Payment Plan of $545USD also available.
As a veteran art director, I spent my first career working in advertising with the most iconic brands, including big players like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Nokia and eBay (+ top charities, too). When I left advertising to become a Health Coach, it felt like I entered an entirely new world. I knew what I wanted to teach, but had no idea how to get clients!
After an initial false start, and the shock of how hard it was (followed by months lying on the sofa wishing I knew how to get things rolling), I finally connected the dots and brought my old career, and my new one as a Health Coach, together.
As a result, I was able to quickly start making $5k per month in my first year of business. I held workshops, wrote my first ebook, launched a detox program, and spoke at top industry events. I've since grown my income to $10k months, then 6-figure years, and beyond!
This same opportunity is waiting for you!
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Thanks to my previous career in advertising, my Health Coaching business had an advanced edge that simply wasn't taught in my Health Coaching certification.
In fact, I didn't find these strategies being taught anywhere online or in the coaching world! So I refined and cultivated everything I knew into a step-by-step, easy to implement system, proven to run a successful Health Coaching business without all the hustle.
$5k months would be a dream, of course, and is a real end-goal for many of my clients - but it's never really about the money. It's about what the money can do for your health and for the freedom lifestyle you want to design.
For me, consistent $5k months means:
Having the freedom to travel the world regularly, and work as I go (if I want to).
Working my own hours (with yoga at 11am, and PT sessions at 4pm) and having more time for my family and friends, instead of feeling tied to a desk.
Choosing to work with people I LOVE and feel like I'm making a huge impact.
The freedom to quit my old job and focus completely on a career that fuels my spirit.
No longer having to hold back on my cold-pressed juice purchases, kinesiology appointments, or anything that my body desires to improve my happiness and wellbeing.
In short, I'm free to live the life I desire on my own terms!
My business wasn't handed to me on a silver platter; I didn't start with loads of money, nor do I have secret superpowers. Quite the contrary, trust me. I worked hard to grow my business and figure out a system that truly works. It was a LONG journey, and that's why I want to give you a map to the shortcut.
Your Health Coaching certification is by no means your instant ticket to success. You need to learn how to show up in your business, as a CEO, with a system, and the drive to go after your dreams, and only then can the world be your (sustainably-farmed) oyster!
If I can do it, you can too, and if you're ready to take that leap and start living your dreams NOW, then I'm here to show you exactly how it's done.
12 Part Payment Plan of $545USD also available.
You've done the hard work already. You've studied to be a Health Coach. Your passion for helping your clients heal their lives through healing their health is unquestionable. Now it's time for the missing piece: making money.
You've done the hard work already. You've studied to be a Health Coach. Your passion for helping your clients heal their lives through healing their health is unquestionable. Now it's time for the missing piece: making money.
...building the income you desire AND having plenty of time for that yoga class you love, a green smoothie with girlfriends, and date nights with your partner.
...having the freedom to travel as you please, while working with ideal clients. A quick trip to Bali? YES PLEASE!
...that confidence when you start making a consistent income as a Health Coach.
The underlying secret behind having it ALL is this:
When your business is built to fuel you, you will fuel a powerful personal brand that is unstoppable.
And that's what makes health coaching truly unique!
When you sign up for the UPswing Mastermind™, you are ticking off 5 of the biggest criterion for success:
When believing success is meant for YOU. (Tick!)
Investing in yourself as you intend others to invest in you. (Tick!)
Learning from a high-level coach who has made $5K per month from Health Coaching herself. (Tick!)
Surrounding yourself with like-minded, driven, healthy entrepreneurs. (Tick!)
Having a proven plan that actually works that you can follow step-by-step. (Tick!)
I used to try to find the answers in either the mindset or marketing - but the magic came when I began to integrate BOTH!
This is why UPswing Mastermind™ integrates both a feminine approach to wealth consciousness combined with a sound and solid masculine business plan, to ensure all of your marketing and structures GET RESULTS!
Create your own Healthy Business Plan based on the exact one I used to create $5k months as a Health Coach, without burning out
Get clear on your ideal client and the exact package they're already looking for (that you'll also LOVE to deliver)
Finally know how to answer that dreaded question – "So what is a Health Coach?"
Confidently reframe your fear of 'sleazy sales' to something you enjoy!
Learn the latest tactics that actually get coaching clients both in-person and online (hint it's NOT a blog or website) – you were NOT taught these from your coaching school
Set up your business to match your desired hours, location and income
Grow your confidence by surrounding yourself with women just like you
Go for your goals this year of leaving your job or making a consistent income from health coaching – why take years when it can take months?
Six months of powerful business training, coaching, group accountability, networking and support. Designed to help you step into the successful, divine, and healthy businesswoman you know you're capable of being, all while changing more lives than ever before.
Six months of powerful business training, coaching, group accountability, networking and support. Designed to help you step into the successful, divine, and healthy businesswoman you know you're capable of being, all while changing more lives than ever before.
// Your Healthy Business Plan
// Your Unique Target Market
// Your Purposeful Package
// Your Money Story
// Copywriting that Converts
// Build Your Brand
// Self Coaching & Staying Committed
// Hiring Support
// Coaching Confidence
// Time to Set Up Your Biz Back-End and Serve Your Clients
// The Art of Soulful Sales
// Asking for the Dance
// Being Your Own Boss
// Websites & List Building
// Hosting webinars or workshops
// Facebook Ads
// How to get S**t Done
// Master Social Media
// Client Attraction Strategies
// Facebook & Facebook Lives
// Instagram & Instagram Stories
// Products, Programs + Passive Income
// How to Launch
// Publicity, Visibility and Media for Health Coaches
2019 could be the year to finally leave your corporate job, have the freedom to travel and spend more time with your kids. It's time to stop talking about your dreams and turn them into your reality.
It's time to UPswing and make it happen!
2019 could be the year to finally leave your corporate job, have the freedom to travel and spend more time with your kids. It's time to stop talking about your dreams and turn them into your reality.
It's time to UPswing and make it happen!
Learn business strategies and techniques not taught anywhere else, thanks to my experience working in corporate marketing and advertising on big name brands.
Three times a month there will be the opportunity for Laser Coaching with myself or my UPswing lead coach on your specific challenges. Together as a group, we uncover exactly what' holding you back, so that you can keep moving forward.
This is your chance to get personal feedback as well as a wonderful opportunity to learn advanced coaching skills, as you witness laser coaching with your Mastermind sisters!
BONUS group training videos with Amanda and a leading Guest Expert. Get broader perspectives from other Health Coaches who have been in the trenches.
Each month you'll receive workbooks so you can directly apply what you've learned to your business. Through templates, checklists, and worksheets you'll have everything you need to run a thriving Health Coaching biz.
Get access to myself and my team of UPswing coaches for your questions and support plus 24/7 interaction and support with a network of like-minded, driven Health Coaches with opportunity for accountability partnership. Plus, lasting friendship because these women are remarkable (this includes YOU!)
My own greatest business breakthroughs come when I work not only with an amazing mentor, but when I've joined an awesome tribe of like-minded women! Surrounding yourself with other women who have BIG dreams, and BIG energy to make it happen turns your dreams into your reality much faster.
Their breakthroughs become your breakthroughs. You just can't find a stronger level of accountability than women who are going for it, and who have your back).
I only allow women who have positive energy and want to help each other forward.
This is NOT a large group program where you're a number amongst 1000s. This isn't an online DIY eCourse, either. This is a LIVE experience with constant interaction, accountability and an intimate group of like-minded coaches.
Now is your time to become a leader in the Health Coaching industry, and create a new paradigm where Health Coaches make a high income through shifting the way the world values health.
// You're driven, determined, and ready to be getting consistent clients as a Health Coach.
// You're so done with wasting time on 'working it out yourself' or taking multiple generic online programs that aren't delivering your desires.
// You're ready for a step-by-step proven roadmap to build a profitable Health Coaching business.
// You understand the power of fast-tracking your own success by learning from someone who's a few steps ahead.
// You're ready to tell that inner critic today that you will choose your own reality.
// You're open to tackling money blocks, knowing that while money can be an awkward topic, there's a different vibration from a cellular level that occurs when you choose the right mindset and wealth consciousness. (This is the hidden secret to receiving great wealth and my favourite topic to share in depth when we work together!)
// You understand the importance of accountability to really get things moving forward.
Quite simply, you're fully, completely, 100% determined to get consistent clients and income as a Health Coach. All while positively impacting the lives of your clients, and showing all those other Health Coaches how it's done!! 😉
I have over 19 years Online Business and Marketing experience (I've worked with companies like Coca Cola, Microsoft, Nokia & eBay!).
I have run my own successful Health Coaching business and know exactly what it takes!
I have now mentored 1000's of other Health Coaches to get consistent clients and grow their own businesses too.
I have a straightforward, nurturing style. I know your time is limited, so I only teach what you NEED to know.
I don't just 'teach' you what to do, but I 'laser coach' you through any personal barriers that may be holding you back from taking action towards making your dream career a reality!
Honestly, health coaching is a pretty broad term and I see this program as being suitable for anyone who feels they have a healthy message to get out to the world. I've had women in the UPswing Mastermind who are doctors, healers, life coaches, personal trainers, kinesiologists and yoga teachers - all of whom have benefited greatly from the training and coaching support - to help them make progress faster and take their business to the next level. If you are unsure if it is the perfect fit, just fill in an application form so that you can jump on the phone with my UPswing team and talk it through together.
Yes, absolutely! If you take this course whilst you're still in training, you'll be in a position to hit the ground running as soon as you get the go-ahead to coach clients. I mean, why wait any longer that that to get started, or try and figure it all out on your own?! This program will give you all the information you need to build a rock-solid foundation and start bringing your business dreams to reality as soon as you qualify! If you are unsure if it is the perfect time for you, just fill in an application form so that you can jump on the phone with my UPswing team and talk it through together.
Yes! It's no problem if you've never had a client - that's exactly what I'm here to help you with and this program is designed to take you from the absolute beginning. Most of your mastermind sisters will be in this exact same position which will help you to feel at ease being a beginner.
Absolutely. While you probably KNOW that you have a message to share with the world, it is totally normal to struggle to 'clarify' exactly what this is in a way that will actually sell and resonate with your ideal client. I got ya on this one - expect to start from scratch and build from there.
That's not a problem. You don't need to have a massive online following, a blog or a website to take this program. Everyone has to start from somewhere, and when I first started I only a handful of friends and family members on my list! We'll work on growing your following over the next six months - but particularly in the latter half of the program.
The great news is, you don't have to invest a lot to implement the things I teach you, and the amount of additional investment is really up to you. I do have a 'little black book' of business recommendations and resources up my sleeve - including where to go to create low-cost and effective websites, what you should be spending money on and what you shouldn't, where to create free graphics and marketing content, programs for scheduling clients, free email marketing platforms, and much more. Beyond the basics, you may choose to invest in hiring support for more advanced pieces such as Facebook ads, but you certainly don't have to and I would never advise that before you are making money from your business first.
What makes this program especially unique - and what I am dedicated to maintaining - is the high level of support offered. It's normal in this industry for a group program of this level and nature to have at least 100 women participate - and with only 1-2 calls per month it becomes very hard to get personalised coaching and attention. I am committed to keeping an intimate, highly supportive experience in my program. I cap the number of participants to ensure a high-level of personal attention both in the live calls and the FB group, and I offer laser coaching each week. If you participate in this program fully you will honestly get more attention than you would with most private coaches. The content of this program was developed uniquely from my own journey as a beginner health coach with zero clients to making $5K+ months in just one year. Since then I've built a 7-figure coaching business, and been nicknamed 'the most educated online marketer in Australia'! With 18 years online marketing experience I assure you that this is no 'cookie-cutter' online program.
Doing the 'inner work' around wealth consciousness, confidence, mindset and overcoming fear has been a massive part of my own success - and I know it's going to be a big part of your journey as well. I'm in my element when bringing my energy healing training into our calls to really kick those pesky limiting beliefs out of your business path for good. This 'inner work' is where most people get stuck and stay stuck in their business - so focussing on it at the start will set you up for success.
Yes! All our group laser-coaching calls are recorded and uploaded to the membership site within 24 hours for you to view later if you cannot make the call live. The business training videos are released weekly, and you can watch them at your convenience. This program is a completely online course, so everything - including your training videos, workbooks, and live calls - will be stored on our private member's site.
We do have a payment plan available. :)
As you can imagine, there are no guarantees when it comes to programs like this - because success requires implementation and commitment on your part - but this course has proven extremely high results time and again, as you can see. 75% of clients in a recent mastermind program had their first paying clients 6-8 weeks into the program. Every person is unique in their circumstances and I am committed to showing you how to get paying clients in a way that serves you and your own goals in a sustainable way.
12 Part Payment Plan of $545USD also available.
THE UPlevelling experience. Uniquely for driven health coaches.
The Upswing Mastermind Begins 14th October 2019
Click the "apply now" button below to apply and book your Discovery Session with my UPswing Team.
THE UPlevelling experience. Uniquely for driven health coaches.
The Upswing Mastermind Begins 14th October 2019
Click the "apply now" button below to apply and book your Discovery Session with my UPswing Team.
Hey healthy lady,
When I first left my job to become a Health Coach seven years ago, I told myself I couldn't afford extra business support until 'after' I was making the money in my business. I thought I could work it out alone. After six months lying on my sofa, staring at the ceiling, I realised I was no service to anyone. I needed to get clients, NOW.
I came across a mastermind program that was almost a $10k investment (can you imagine the conversations with my husband when I was making no income and wanted to take this leap?)
Turns out, that mastermind - and going pro - was the missing piece, and I started making my money back within months, quickly mastered what I believe is the biggest goal in a new coaching business - $5k+ months.
A year later, understanding the amazing power of a mastermind, I signed up for another high-level mastermind program. Being surrounded by like-minded women showed me what else was possible. I lifted to $10k per month (then onwards to $50k pm and beyond!).
After working with 100s of women in this format, I know, with absolute certainty, that this mastermind will deliver the ULTIMATE experience in the shortest amount of time - above and beyond what is possible with 1:1 coaching alone.
You don't need to work this out alone. You don't need to struggle like I did. You don't need to waste time 'wishing' you knew what to do - I'll teach you all of it, and I'll be right by your side as you learn to implement your very own $5k+ pm Healthy Coaching Biz. I'm counting the days now to work with the new Health Coaches who are joining me on this next round.
If you are serious about growing your business in 2019, I hope you'll join us too.
Amanda xx
When I first heard about UPswing Mastermind, I was pretty sceptical — because even though it covered everything I wanted to learn, I really wanted to work with Amanda 1:1 - my fear was that it would be a watered-down version of private coaching. Boy, was I wrong! I am an absolute convert.
Amanda's Mastermind group has been the single most important key for my business success. Before starting the Mastermind, I was tired, confused and STRESSED. I was starting to question whether it was even possible making a living as a health coach. The weekly calls lift my vibration in a way that just would not be possible with 1:1 coaching. I feel like I get the highest coaching support of a key expert in my field (and I truly believe Amanda is the best out there). Watching Amanda coach other women helps me hone my own coaching skills, and has reaffirmed my belief in the true power of coaching.
As a result, in the first 10 weeks of being part of the Mastermind, I have made over $10,000, and signed a new client to my brand new program — charging 3 times more than I did before! And this is only the start!
– Amanda Pickering, UK
"Amanda, I just wanted to take a minute and express my gratitude for all you have done for me. It may not always seem like a big deal to you, but the UPswing Mastermind™ has completely changed my life.
I truly believe being an entrepreneur is a spiritual journey. Not only have I completely changed my thoughts; I have changed how I value myself, and how I value what I do. The power of mindset, mantra and manifestation have proven to be unbelievable! I truly had no idea, and quite frankly, I was sceptical to begin with.
Every single day I have put myself out there in front of my ideal clients using the techniques we are taught. I have journaled, I started working with an NLP practitioner to heal my own wounds, I started meditating and reciting mantras, and being comfortable in taking big scary leaps that make me want to vomit.
Today, for the first time in my life, I don't feel scared. I FEEL FREE. I feel like I deserve this, like I've worked hard. And all of my manifestations and mantras are coming to fruition. So thank you. Thank you for everything. Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for showing me that I was worthy. Thank you for letting me belly ache your ear off for three Discovery Calls. Thank you for offering this amazing program!!"
- Stephanie Warner, Canada
"In the first 12 weeks of the UPswing Mastermind I made $12k from my Health Coaching business. My investment has been paid back 2-3 x over already, but more importantly I am just so happy that I am making an impact in all of these people's lives. I have 3 small children, so didn't know if I'd have the time to make this work – but I am only working 1.5 days a week on my business and stoked with the results. I feel like I have jumped on the 'fast-track'."
— Jennie Gough, UK
"I needed to build my business from scratch and was looking for a step by step process to help it grow.
The Mastermind experience has been amazing. There has been a lot of mindset shifts which I've loved. It's everything I expected it to be, working out what I want from my life and my business, digging into my target market and then finding where to find clients. I've literally followed the system. The steps are logical and that's what makes it successful. The group has been phenomenal. They are all on their own journey and the support is about what we are going through as business owners, not so much about the business niche or the fact that I'm not a Health Coach.
In 3 months I've come to a place where my business is steady enough so I can let go of my other business. I can confidently let go so I that can focus 100% on the business that I love, the one I am being called to do."
— Karen Geddis, Australia
"[Before the Mastermind] I had no clients and had made no money. I wasn't sure I could make it as a Health Coach. I wasn't really all in, I had one toe in and the rest of me out.
A few months in and I now have 3 clients. One of the most important things I have got from the program is how much I need to work on myself. It's ok to be a beginner and you don't have to be perfect. I don't have to prove anything to anyone. I'm taking the small steps Amanda has given us and it's working. If it wasn't for the MM, I think I would have gone back to the corporate world by now."
— Valerie Barrs Mainridge, USA
"[Before working with Amanda] I was scared to put myself out there. Now I'm getting consistency with new clients, which feels great. Last month was the first month I've made more money from health coaching and personal training than I do in my part-time job. That means financial freedom for me. I've had an opportunity to go to Italy for 3 weeks, and I don't think I would have said yes if it wasn't for this program. In the 3 months I have been in the Mastermind I have doubled my revenue compared to the 3 months prior. And I have to say I'm thrilled!"
— Emma Polette, Australia
"I can't express enough my gratitude towards Amanda and my UPswing sisters. UMM has given me the clarity and confidence to get my business up and running that I couldn't have ever 'worked out' on my own - and trust me I had tried! UPswing has enabled me to get super clear on my target market, what their needs are, how my program can help them and how to speak to them. I have also made huge gains in my understanding and mastering of my wealth consciousness and value I place in myself and my expertise.
Amanda's ability to intuitively give me the most perfect advice & reflections during our laser coaching sessions and 'get me out of my head' consistently surprised and impressed me. From UMM I have started signing my first clients and they're all paid upfront in full! I feel like I now have the secret formula, resources and scripts available to take my business to the next level. (By the way, Amanda's scripts are amazing!). "
— Lila Barbara Horrell , New Zealand
"Before the Mastermind, I felt like I didn't know what I was doing. I had never run a business, and I was struggling with finding clients. A week after talking to Amanda about my money issues and clearing that fear, I found my first client quite randomly. She paid my full package upfront, and I was in shock at how easy it was once I was clear. Since then I've signed up another 3 clients (this was double my initial goal so that's pretty cool). I am now 10 million times more confident that I will get clients -- and have realized that the confidence is key. I've also started building my list and have launched a month-long challenge that I am loving, as it finally feels like I'm nurturing and cultivating my tribe. I can't wait to see what the next few months of the Mastermind will hold!"
— Erin Laishley, Australia
"Before I joined the Mastermind program I had no idea how to run an online holistic coaching business or even how to find clients. I definitely had the drive and determination to make it happen. I was looking for practical tools, support and encouragement and I found it in Amanda's Mastermind program. I believe I built friendships for life with other Mastermind sisters.
Today I'm super clear on what it takes to run my own coaching business and how to find my ideal clients. Amanda's skills as a coach are out of this world. I have overcome few personal challenges during the program and I feel super confident that my business is going to rock! My very first client signed up for the 3-month package and paid upfront! I'm in love with my business. I am more grateful than I can ever express in words! it literally changed my life. Thank you so much, Amanda!"
— Erika Morvay, Australia
"I want to tell you that your Mastermind program is seriously awesome - the value is fantastic. I'm getting more out of this program than I did last year working 1:1 with a business coach - at a fraction of the cost. The community is insanely supportive and I've really connected with the other Mastermind members - we stay in communication each day and this makes a huge difference - through the good stuff and the challenging stuff. Thanks again for everything you do - it is seriously a gift."
— June Melia, USA
"I'm so incredibly glad that I chose to sign up for Upswing Mastermind, it's changed everything! The content, structure and guest mentors have all been awesome, inspiring and so useful. I feel like I'm completely set up to make my business as lucrative as I want it to be going forward. The biggest thing was getting clear on my target, and from there learning the copy and the structure for making a package. I now have 15 new 3-month clients, and am regularly getting 2-4 Discovery Sessions per week, and am converting 90% of them to clients! It's so exciting! I've quit my part-time job and am now working full time as a coach. I absolutely love it, and I am planning to go and work in Bali for two months in August - just because I can! This experience has changed my life and given me the confidence to build my dream freedom business! I can honestly say that I don't think I ever would have got here without Upswing MM. Thank you Amanda!
— Andrea Featherstone, Australia
"[Before the Mastermind] I didn't have a plan - other than becoming a health coach - and I didn't know how to get clients. (I actually got my first client so that I could take part in the program.) Going from selling $30 sessions to $300 sessions is a huge difference in just a month but that's what I've done... and now 6 weeks in I just sold a $4000 package. I've started to value myself more, and I feel completely confident that each month will be consistent.
I love the workbooks and how the program is laid out so that you have really have to dive deep and think about what you want. The community is also amazing, I really feel like everyone is a sister. It's so high energy, it's beautiful."
— Shaina Harris, USA
"I cannot say enough about how the Upswing Mastermind changed my business. One of my biggest "wins" was committing to a target market, as that was the deepest darkest hole for me to climb out of (and something I've been struggling with since 2013 when I got my first client). Since I got clear on this, everything is 1000x easier and flowing so much better. I am consistently making good money each month now, and I feel totally at ease during discovery sessions. The Mastermind is a decision to play big and make your business a reality. And Amanda provides everything you need for that - knowledge, support, sisterhood. If you show up and do the work, you absolutely can create 5K months with the Upswing Mastermind."
— Rachel Sizemore, USA
"If you are looking for someone to really show you everything you need to have in place to run a health coaching business and exactly how to get there Amanda is the one to show you how. The Upswing Mastermind gives you everything you need in a step by step plan.
Amanda is amazing at both teaching you the business stuff and also coaching you through the many struggles you have or mindset shifts you need to make to get you inspired and back on point fast. Not only does the Upswing Mastermind give you all that but it also gives you the most amazing bunch of women to go through the journey with, which has been totally priceless for me!"
— Tamsin Casey, Australia
"I was halfway through my health coaching program when I joined the Mastermind. I'm still in full-time work and my goal is to get out of the corporate world. I was at the point of 'I need something more, I want to make this happen a lot faster'.
I'm just gaining so much more knowledge from doing it this way, I wouldn't be where I am now if I hadn't joined. My proudest moment so far was getting my first client and seeing how much I am helping him."
— Ame Tully, Australia
"The Mastermind has been AMAZING! It held me accountable and taught me things that I didn't even know would be important. I've gotten my website & Facebook page up and running, hired support and identified my Target Market. When I started the Mastermind I had none of this setup, and no idea how to go about doing it, so being able to accomplish this (while working full-time) has been huge.
The Mastermind also showed me a whole new level of 'how to be,' and what I can step into as a woman. I have learnt that the beliefs that I grew up with don't have to be the ones that I carry forward, I can live expansively, with freedom, and the desires that I have are not just whimsical but are meant to be lived out. When I started to realise this, the whole picture of what I had thought my future would look like changed. I now know that can be whoever I choose to be, and that is SO exciting!"
— Rachael Dowle, Australia
"I trained as a nutritionist a long time ago and when my second child went to kindergarten this year, I wanted success and a business. But within 3 days I was lost and had no idea where to go!
I had resonated so much with what Amanda had said at the IIN conference in Sydney so I made a snap decision to join the Mastermind and I have to say that it was one of the most profound things I've ever done. It was actually in the process of choosing to do it, choosing to do it for ME that was most profound. It took a lot of belief to sign up, but it was awesome.
The Mastermind has given me far more than I expected. Slowly but surely I'm becoming clearer about what I want to do. It's really helped me feel like I'm moving forward, which is priceless. What I'm proudest of so far is being able to stand tall when I talk about what I'm doing and what I can provide - the confidence in knowing what I can do and how I can help people. I really value that."
— Melissa Ort, Australia
"Upswing Mastermind has beyond a doubt given me ALL the tools I need to create a thriving health coaching business. Amanda has created an incredible business training that is beautifully integrated with an indescribable self-development course. She cares about her clients as human beings more than she cares about them as clients, and I am so lucky to have come across her program. Because of Upswing Mastermind I am a better health coach, a better business woman, and a better human being. I am now confident in my ability to deliver my gifts to the world."
— Jamie Raisleger, USA
"I was a Health Coach in the closet! I would avoid telling people what I did, and although I wanted to get out there I had a mindset block that people wouldn't appreciate what I was doing. I was just working with people in my inner circle and I wasn't charging my value.
I found the Mastermind very attractive - to put yourself out there, you need someone who's been there and done that to help you. It was also important for me to interact with the other participants. I'm working with Amanda, but also all the MM sisters too, sharing the journey in a group collective. We all have our own ups and downs and we can inspire and help each other.
The mindset piece and the training on getting crystal clear on your target market, that's been huge. It's a different dynamic when you look at what your clients want. Putting myself out there and interacting with the community has also been a really big breakthrough. My proudest win has been seeing the results my clients are getting. I also get inspired by Amanda's coaching as she's giving us tools indirectly - teaching us how to coach."
— Radhika Mukhija Sud, USA
"I've been a massage therapist for 10 years and studied as a Health Coach but I just didn't know where to start. I knew I needed some guidance and to get practical steps to go from zero to $5k.
The experience has been amazing. The steps I've followed have created interest, success and high visibility. Just doing the actual steps has created the success, even when I haven't always believed in myself at the time. I really love the laser coaching, I look forward to it every week. It creates community and I really feel connected to Amanda as well. I still feel I get the 1:1 experience even though it's a group setting. It's great to show up every week to see other people's progress and that's very inspiring.
I think if you know that you want to do the Mastermind, just do it! If you feel in your gut that you want to do it, just go ahead as you won't regret it. I didn't!"
— Lynda Western, Australia

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We are still alive – working, knitting, dancing, etc. There is a lot of anticipation this year for halloween…
Working on some big ol' socks for FIL (for hunting)
Many adventures since the last post… A quick picture-filled post!
Socks based on a stitch pattern (Fancy pattern # 17 by Fitter Knitter) are done. The chevron pattern reminds me of Charlie Brown's shirt (the zig-zag), so these are my "Charlie Brown" socks.
Knitpicks essential, 2 skeins (but not all)
Color: cocoa
This yarn is awesome. I hope it wears well.
We've been to the Brown County Fair to see the big pumpkins
The winner was a mere 150.5 pounds.
The big surprise vegetable was the cabbage that weighed 29.4 pounds!
Miss Bug rode the carousel after MUCH coaxing – then wanted to go again and again.
All in all a good time –


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Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products announces improvements to its LAND O LAKES® Bovine IgG Colostrum Replacement; now featuring instant mix formulation.
"With this formulation update, now LAND O LAKES® Bovine IgG Colostrum Replacement can be mixed in approximately 15 seconds and is ready to feed to newborn calves," says Dr. Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services, Land O'Lakes Animal Milk Products. "The calf's ability to absorb immunoglobulins (IgG's) begins to diminish almost immediately, and as a result the time span between when a calf is born and receives colostrum is critical."
Designed to replace maternal colostrum in the first day of life, LAND O LAKES® Bovine IgG Colostrum Replacement contains all the protein and fat of natural bovine sourced colostrum. In addition to instant mixing, other benefits include:
- Delivers greater than 100 grams of IgG in a single dose.
- Most researched product on the market.
- USDA-licensed and tested.
- Greater rates of passive transfer compared to serum-based products.
- Contains 95 percent IgG1. IgG1 is the only form of IgG known to get re-secreted from calves' blood back onto mucosal surfaces (gut and lungs), where it helps address enteric and respiratory diseases.
- Guaranteed free of disease causing pathogens.
- Independent research suggests a better rate of passive transfer because of greater apparent efficiency of absorption (AEA) of IgG is delivered with our colostrum-derived LAND O LAKES® Bovine IgG Colostrum Replacement.[1]
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I'm Emily Charlotte! A Sussex based Wedding Planner and Coordinator, specialising in weddings in the South of England and Italy, and of course the primary planner and face behind Weddings by Emily Charlotte!
Choosing a wedding planner is HARD. There are endless options online and it's a big decision as it's likely that we'll spend a (fun filled) year or so working together. So how do you know, and feel confident, that I'm the wedding planner best suited to creating one of the most memorable experiences of your life?
You can read a little about me below, and I'd be happy for us to have a phone call to chat about your requirements to help determine whether I am the right planner for you.
My Experience and Passion
My life in the wedding industry began in a bridal shop. I loved everything about working there - getting to know the brides, hearing their plans and sharing their excitement for their big day.
This was temporarily paused when I took a 'sensible' position of project management at a well-regarded investment bank; whilst I can now say I understand the pressures faced when working a demanding city job and I learnt incredibly useful skills, (such as the significance of a good spreadsheet, and the importance of attention to detail!) I knew that the world of investment banking was just not for me. I regularly compared my days in project management to planning the biggest project of all - a wedding! I missed the time spent with my brides and longed for the excitement felt in the wedding industry. So, in a nutshell, I took my strengths and love for weddings, got the best wedding planner business mentor I could find, and a year later Weddings By Emily Charlotte was born; I haven't looked back since and can now honestly say I LOVE my job!
My Values
I pride myself in offering my couples a personal and easy experience. We'll chat lots and I always ensure emails and phone calls are responded to quickly and effectively. I also make sure you know where you are with your planning at all times - whether it's budget tracking or outstanding tasks, there should be no confusion.
From the beginning I focus on getting to know you, and I hope that you quickly feel you can pick up the phone and talk through your ideas or concerns at any point. As your wedding planner it's key that I understand and share your vision in order to deliver your event as you have always hoped.
An important principle for me is that this is your wedding. My aim is, of course, to make your planning as effortless and enjoyable as possible; ultimately this is a time in your life that should be fun! At all times you will remain in control of your wedding - I'm here to share my knowledge, make recommendations and ensure your day is organised to a high standard.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your requirements then please contact me on firstname.lastname@example.com for a free consultation.


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Is that not just the funniest thing??? I once heard that quoted on a radio show. But I wouldn't have written it if it didn't make some sort of sense . . . or not! Steve . . . you are the "Mac Daddy".
Again at the food trucks today I ventured to Underdogs Gastro Truck http://www.underdogstruck.com/. Meeting Steve . . . but then again maybe everyone there is named Steve. Judging from their business card that says "Call a "Steve"", I'm guessing there's some sort of jacked up, "mess with the customer" game going on here. Ok, just who the "f" is Steve?
I asked Steve to make me something to remember them by. He served me up the Mac Daddy of all sausage sandwiches. I'm guessing they get their sausages from some purveyor that makes them with Stone Smoked Porter. Sheesh! Just say that to me and you already have my vote. Steve also hooked me up with some awesome homemade potato chips. What a great treat having someone that makes their own chips. Seemingly almost anyone now days are making either sweet potato tots or truffle fries. Thanks for the great change-up!!!
Let's talk for a moment about the first bite. Well the first bite was just a fork full of mac-n-cheese with bacon. Pretty good flavor goin' on here. Then I decided to crisp a chip. Pretty darn good also. Then I take a giant bite from the sammich. Toasted roll is perfectly crunchy . . . I mean perfect! Through to the mac-n-cheese (squeezed out on my shirt), then the sausage . . . again another crunch of the bun on the other side. This thing was a bonified BAD ASS treat. The sangwich, the mac-n-cheese, and the crispy garlic dill. What about the mac-n-cheese that just ruined my shirt? Scooped that stuff up with the chips. In the words of Naco Libre . . . , "it's the bessssst".
I also noticed these guys are gonna be up at the Valley Center Food Truck Festival, March 9th at Nut's Bate Farm. Check these guys out . . . I wanna try more of their stuff because they have a huge menu on their site. Shit's gotta get serious with these guys.
Did I mention . . . I ended it with a Bonaparte crepe. The crepe didn't hold up for the picture, but the flavors were again spot on!!!
Check 'em out . . . "Underdogs" . . . they're rockin'!
I'm going to have to drop "the ol' sauseech" on the "Steve's".
If you're Italian . . . you'll understand!


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Plantensive partners with clients to provide objective, outside-in perspective on their supply chain planning opportunities and challenges. Plantensive is recognized as a leading Supply Chain Optimization services organization, (Gartner®- 2015 Market Guide for Supply Chain Strategy & Operations Consulting,) leveraging our consultants' industry experience and 65+ client project engagements to consistently deliver value to our clients.
The Six Focus Areas of Plantensive's Supply Chain Optimization Services:
Supply Chain Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Strategies – We work with clients to identify product, supplier, and customer segments and then use historical data to align supply and customer fulfillment strategies to squeeze incremental profit from their supply chain. We add dimensions to your ABC classification to optimize supply strategies to reduce costs while still exceeding customer service levels.
Plantensive Supply Chain Diagnostic
Our rapid operations assessment capability uses best practice concepts and insights researched by both the Gartner DDVN Maturity Model® and SCOR Model® that delivers a logical and ROI-based Roadmap for improvement within a 90-day window.
Project Readiness Assessments
Within a short period of time we determine your current organizational capability across People | Process | Technology and make realistic recommendations to shore up weaknesses before an expensive and business critical project is started to ultimately reduce implementation risk.
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We work within the bounds of your corporate structure and culture to build an integrated business planning process that extends your S&OP intelligence to include supply chain strategy, product development, diverse customer demand, and supplier capacity. We help our clients implement processes and technologies to enable informed decision making to link the corporate strategic plan with the annual operating plan.
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We assess your current business processes that will be impacted by new technology and map those capabilities to supply chain optimization functionality by the leading software technologies in the industry and assess software vendors that provide best-fit capabilities. We then provide an independent recommendation that considers cost, requirement-fit, anticipated complexity of implementation and overall usability by your business.
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Reports are key indicators of where modern trends are going. That's especially true with developing industries like renewable energy. Report after report have only confirmed renewable energy is shaking up traditional energy markets.
The International Renewable Energy Association's (IRENA) REthinking Energy: Accelerating the Global Energy Transformation confirms these trends. IRENA recently released their findings in energy and policy development.
According to the report, global solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity reached 219 gigawatts (GW) in 2015, more than five times the capacity in 2010 (40 GW). This trend is expected to continue with new global PV capacity in 2017 supposed to reach 79 GW, according to an IHS technology report. By 2030, solar PV capacity could account for 7% of total global power generation.
What's been helpful for solar energies rise to the top has been sharp declines in prices. In many countries, solar prices have reached new lows, according to IRENA. Solar energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels in many nations. Solar PV prices have fallen by 80% since 2009, said IRENA.
Wind power is also strong. Currently according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), global capacity reached 432.33 GW in 2015, 63.48 GW more than from in 2014.
IRENA said wind turbines prices have fallen by one-third since 2009. Even without government support, onshore wind farms are cost competitive or less than gas-fired power plants, oil, or coal, according to IRENA.
Falling prices in both wind and solar have not only increased capacity but investment, as these two technologies captured a whopping 90% of 2015 global renewable energy investments.
Photo Credit via Pixabay by Steppinstars. Under Public Domain by the Creative Commons.
While the wind and solar power's growing energy prowess is necessary, battery storage units, which can store both these technologies when needed during non-peak periods will play a critical role going forward. By 2020, IRENA expects this growing market to reach USD $14 billion, up from USD $2.2 billion in 2015. Falling lithium-ion battery costs, along with Tesla's Powerwall are giving glimpses of its potential. By 2030, IRENA projects battery storage for electricity could reach 250 GW, nearly 250 times more than currently.
Policy-wise, the move towards cleaner sources of energy is helping move nations in the right direction. Currently, 170 countries have created renewable energy targets, while 150 have a policy in place to boost renewable energy investments, IRENA said.
This strong support by countries overwhelmingly to transition to renewable energy has seen strong global investments this century. In 2004, this figure was USD $50 billion. In 2015, renewable energy investment reached a record USD $348 billion.
Emerging market countries including China and India have been serious players. China recently has said they are committed to spending USD $361 billion through 2020 on renewables. Meanwhile, accounting firm Ernst & Young's 2016 report pointed to developing nations including Egypt, Mexico, and Chile are becoming hotspots for renewable energy investors compared to European markets.
There will be challenges, including the new US administration lead by Donald Trump who has vowed cut backs in renewable energy investments and may pull out of the Paris climate accord.
However, countries, including China are promising to pick up the slack and pull away in the cleantech race.
IRENA's analysis of the cleantech market proves renewable energy on the global level, will only become more competitive and transform energy markets.
To read IRENA's full report, view here.


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Led By Strong iPhone Sales, Apple Nets $36 Billion Revenue In Most Recent Quarter
by Brent Dirks
October 25, 2012
Another quarter means more records for Apple. For the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter that ended Sept. 29, the company made $36 billion in revenue and a net profit of $8.2 billion. The star of the quarter was unsurprisingly the iPhone. Apple sold 26.9 million handsets, a 58 percent increase from the same period last year. While sales of the iPad didn't top last quarter's record, Apple moved a healthy 14 million tablets during the period, a 26 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2011. Continuing the downward spiral, only 5.3 million iPods were sold during the quarter, a 19 percent drop from the same time last year. Mac sales continued to increase with 4.9 million units sold during the quarter. And Apple is very quickly becoming an international powerhouse with overseas sales accounting for 60 percent of the revenue in the quarter. A cash dividend of $2.65 per share will be paid to shareholders in mid-November. "We're very proud to end a fantastic fiscal year with record September quarter results," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, in a statement. "We're entering this holiday season with the best iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod products ever, and we remain very confident in our new product pipeline." "We're pleased to have generated over $41 billion in net income and over $50 billion in operating cash flow in fiscal 2012," said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple's CFO, in a statement, "Looking ahead to the first fiscal quarter of 2013, we expect revenue of about $52 billion and diluted earnings per share of about $11.75." We'll be listening in to the earnings call webcast and will keep you up to date with any more information. Anyone can listen to the call on Apple's site here.


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Mazda Shinari looks like a sporty aggressive version of Model S
Mazda Shinari looks like a sporty aggressive version of Model S
I have to agree that it looks similar, though it is still just ICE-age car with large front grill and bad aerodynamics.
What about the sedan SPORT edition looking more aggresive and give us 0-60 in four seconds
@Aleksandyr, if you post the same message in each and every thread, it is really hard to decide where to place a response. Should I copy-paste my response to all those threads where you posted your same comment? It is totally sufficient to choose one thread that fits your concern. Your message will be read, and other readers are only annoyed to read the same comment over an over again.
Regarding your obsession with acceleration: There is already a thread that is entirely dedicated to this particular topic:
And it turns out, that already the standard version of the Model S is a match for the "porche panamera":
Panamera: 6.8
Panamera S: 5.6
There is a Panamera turbo with some acceleration pack that does 4.0s
There is a Panamera turbo with some acceleration pack that does 4.0s (Nicu)
Panamera Turbo 4.0s $137k
Panamera Turbo S 3.6s $173k
So yes, out of 7 Porsche Panamera models that are sold in the US, 3 are significantly faster than the Model S. I can live with that. For those who can't I expect there will be a sports version -- but only if and when the Model S production is working well and the Model S sells in profitable volume. So, for any acceleration maniacs, the way to go is buy a standard Model S now and upgrade later... :-)
The Mazda Shinaru is startlingly similar in appearance to the S. I also like the seats they propose....... very nice indeed.


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- Sun, 16:07: Okay, I am reading pre-calculus and I am feeling purely happy. I am in the right place. #mathmajor
- Sun, 16:23: LUNCH. Corn by Armani. Chicken by Calvin Klein. http://t.co/CUSYKD2aGG
- Sun, 16:33: RT @Doric_Dame: @Team_Barrowman Anti -gay preacher comes to Iceland. locals buy all tickets to his event and then don't turn up, leaving e…
- Sun, 16:33: Okay, I hate (the season of) summer just as much as the next person, but wtf is up with Atlanta being so chill right now? I'm worried.
- Sun, 17:05: Really true?? RT @OMGFacts The total weight of all the ants on Earth is about the same as the weight of all the humans on Earth.
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Ecclesiastes 9:4 says, "those who are gathered with all the living have HOPE!" Hope might be one of the most key elements of life. People that I come in contact with who have struggled with suicidal thoughts have one thing in common....hopelessness. Oftentimes their circumstances have so piled up on them, coupled with the belief that nothing can or will change, and they are left with a suffocating hopelessness.
Recently, Netflix released a new show called "13 Reasons Why." The show is based off of a young adult novel written by Jay Asher in 2007. The show captures the story of a teenage girl who chooses to end her own life and leaves behind 13 cassette tapes explaining why she did it. In a culture that allows for the taking of life before it starts, we should not be surprised as it moves more and more towards romanticizing the taking of life after it begins as well.
To give some credit to the show's producers, there was some motive in the way they tell the story that they hoped would deter suicide in others by showing it's brutal outcomes. The show can also serve a purpose in creating space for tough, yet important discussion, regarding youth culture in America and call for Christian parents to teach their children to engage with their peers and care deeply for others. (Let me say that this can be done without watching the show. This series is a brutal depiction of human depravity and sin. You can simply read articles about the show itself. Hopefully, these articles I'm writing will be helpful as well).
I am writing this article as a call to the Church, God's people, to open their eyes to people around them who may be drowning under life's problems. We are to be people of hope and love. So, how can we as Christians provide 13 Reasons for Hope to those who are hopeless and in despair? I have read through an article to discover what were the 13 reasons that the fictional character, Hannah Baker, chose to end her life. I will share those reasons in general and show how we might convey hope in a meaningful way to others who might be struggling in the same way. Here are the first two reasons for hope.
- A Slandered Reputation: This is a recurring theme in the show as the main character in the show is frequently misunderstood, lied about, and slandered behind her back. I don't know of a single person who enjoys have their name and character torn to pieces. Yet, it is common occurrence, not only amongst youth but adults as well, to have someone torn to shreds by the words and actions of another.
- Where can a victim find hope?: Jesus Christ came into our world and suffered some of the most brutal verbal attacks that anyone has ever endured, even by his closest friends. If you find yourself in a place of having your name and reputation torn apart, turn to Jesus first because he cares for you (1 Peter 2:22-24; 1 Peter 5:6-7)
- What can we do to give hope? Share with this person how Jesus can identify with their pain. Don't ever participate or allow this sort of thing to occur in your presence. (Ephesians 4:29-32). Be a true friend. Help clear up the rumors. Pray and ask God to help clear their name (Psalm 43:1). Christian young people today have to fight the desire to fit in and be accepted because they know they are deeply loved and accepted by Christ. Only then can they be free to be a real friend to others.
- Loss of Close Friendships: Hannah suffers the loss of close friends over very trivial circumstances. For a girl who was already on the outside because of gossip, losing a close friend added to her growing sense of despair.
- Where can a victim find hope?: In the most crucial moments of Jesus' final hours of life on this earth, Jesus lost just about all of his friends. One sold him out for money, another denied their friendship three different times to strangers for fear of being associated with Him, and most of the rest simply abandoned Him in fear. On one side of hope Jesus knows what this feels like and on the other, HE NEVER ABANDONS HIS CHILDREN! (2 Timothy 4:16-18)
- What can we do to give hope? Don't be a fair-weather friend. One of the most important things we can offer to others is just simply sitting with someone in the ashes of their lives. (Proverbs 17:17) A friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. The world is desperate for real love, the kind of love that Jesus first loved us with, and He has called us to give the same to others. Can you get past the "what's in it for me mindset" and give your life away to others?
If you, or anyone you know might be suicidal, please go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255


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Friday, Sep 27, 2019 at 11:00am
Airships, locomotives, and corsets: the Victorian Era gave the world technological advancement, the birth of science fiction, and opulent fashion. The modern steampunk trend takes inspiration from this bygone age, especially in its dress.
Discover elements of the steampunk style alongside 19th-century counterparts in the new exhibition Steampunk Fashion.
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Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:30am
Hillsborough Township Social Services
Hillsborough, NJ
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Health And Wellness Center - Whitehouse
Whitehouse Station, NJ
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Montclair Health Department
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One Less Gun: Keen Observations By Detectives Lead To Recovered Firearm After Lengthy Foot Pursuit In Hyde Park/
At about 5:17 PM on Thursday May 29, 2015, detectives assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park) recovered a loaded firearm from a motor vehicle on Fairmount Avenue and arrested two suspects who fled after an exhaustive search of a widespread area.
The detectives observed the vehicle and were aware that the driver, Pauliasky Jean Francois, 28, of Boston, was operating with a revoked Massachusetts driver's license. When the vehicle came to a stop on Fairmount Avenue, the rear seat passenger, Molija Burey, 23, of Boston, exited the vehicle and started walking towards the officers cruiser while yelling at them and gesturing aggressively with his hands. As this was happening, the driver (Francois) and the front seat passenger, later identified as Irvin Rodriguez, 22, of Hyde Park, suddenly jumped out of the car, running down Fairmount Avenue towards Logan Square. The two suspects continued onto Davison Street then split up, with the passenger (Rodriguez) cutting left through several back yards towards River Street and the driver (Francois) turning right and disappearing into the driveway of a house on Davison Street. Additional units responded to the area and soon located Rodriguez in the rear of 1138 River Street, out of breath and sweating with his clothes tattered and torn. He was placed in custody without incident.
Boston Police K-9 Units arrived and quickly picked up the trail of Francois, following it over to Pierce Street, crossing the street and through back yards towards Walter Street. The suspect was eventually flushed out with the pursuit crossing the train tracks which briefly interrupted MBTA rail service to ensure the safety of the officers. The suspect (Francois) was taken into custody on Fairmount Court.
With both men captured, officers turned their attention back to the motor vehicle and located a Colt 1911 .45 caliber handgun on the front passenger side floor hidden beneath a Dunkin' Donuts bag. The safety was off, the hammer was down and the magazine had six live rounds in it.
Pauliasky Jean Francois is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Operating After Revocation and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.
Irvin Rodriguez is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.
Both men will appear in West Roxbury District Court.
Further investigation will be done to determine what charges, if any will be brought against Molijah Burey.


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BPC has carefully monitored the regulations surrounding ACA reporting as they have developed over the past several years. This fall, the IRS finalized forms and instructions related to ACA reporting, and we want to take a moment to detail how your account-based health plans (HRAs, FSAs, and HSAs), and COBRA coverage, could impact your reporting obligations.
The good news: most account-based plans won't have any impact on your ACA reporting, with the exception of a small number of HRAs.
However, COBRA coverage is likely to have a larger impact on many employers, since individuals on COBRA may need to be reported in some circumstances.
To learn specifics about ACA reporting requirements and how they may impact account-based plans and COBRA please visit our ACA Reporting Resource page for full details.


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Welcome Back!
Posted by rathachuon on January 11th, 2016
Happy New Year!
I am pleased to extend a warm welcome back! I hope each of you a had a wonderful break and enjoyed special time with your friends and family.
We did well last year and 2016 looks set to be another year of remarkable achievement for Students In Action.
Let's start the new year with a celebration of service for our local Unsung Heroes!
KPIX 5 | KCBS Jefferson Awards Ceremony
- Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 5:30pm at The Herbst Theater, San Francisco
- All schools must RSVP by January 6, 2016
A few important reminders:
The Jefferson Awards Foundation – Deloitte Students In Action Leadership Training
- Saturday January 30, 2016, 8:30am-3:00pm at El Camino High School.
- You can register here: http://bit.ly/BayAreaSIAStudentReg
- Homework packets will be sent out early January
The 2015-16 Banner Level Competition Forms
- Now available on-line for the SIA teams to begin tracking progress towards the SIA Seven goals and can be found at: http://bit.ly/1O7c0p8
Lets grow our social media presence!
- Join our SIA Facebook group
- #FacesofSIA
- #JeffersonAwards
In service,
Freda Statom
Bay Area Regional Director
Student participants at our Bay Area Wide Service Project: Dream Boxes (#DreamBoxes) at El Camino High School.


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Every time I use my crockpot I wonder why I don't use it more often. It's just so convenient! Even though we are (FINALLY) experiencing Spring up here in the Northeast I still love a hearty warm stew for dinner every now and then. On that note, I whipped out my trusty old crock pot last week and made this delicious beef stew…well actually I just threw it together, the crock pot should really get the credit here. I mean what's better than being able to serve a healthy and satisfying meal on a weeknight that takes only minutes of actual work. An added bonus is there's only a little clean up involved since it's a one pot meal. I'm all for this idea and I know once you taste it you'll wonder why you don't use this marvelous gadget more often, too!
Crock Pot Beef Stew
Serves: 4/ Cook time: 4-6 hours on high or 2-3 hours on low
- 1 lb lean beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Sea salt and pepper
- 4 c low sodium beef broth
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 large celery stalks, sliced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 large parsnips, sliced
- 2 c mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, minced
- Season beef generously with salt and pepper and place at the bottom of the crock pot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth and tomato paste and pour over beef.
- Add all of the veggies and remaining spices. Stir to combine and cover.
- Cook stew on high for 4-6 hours or 2-3 hours on low.
- Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired.


text: I'm getting ready for a long drive today down through Madison, Georgia and on down to Savannah. My friend and fellow SCAD graduate, Meryl Truett has herself traveled many miles documenting the Southern landscape through her camera lens. The results are equally graphic and nostalgic and have captivated countless collectors, including country music stars such as Roseanne Cash and Chet Atkins. (I love name-dropping whenever possible!) I adore Meryl as a person and an artist-she has the sweetest and most spirited soul and one of the best laughs! Until that fine day when we can purchase an original photo for our home, I'm content to own a copy of her book- a collection of photographs, Thump Queen and Other Southern Anomalies which can be purchased at shopSCAD. xo


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Destination UE
Lighting Up the Next Generation
"…I'm able to give each student individual attention and personally see each one grow and progress…"
Jeffrey Braun, PhD
Professor of Physics
Since 1984, professor of physics, Jeffrey Braun, PhD, has enriched the lives of UE students through personal attention and hands-on learning opportunities in the field of physics.
In recent years, Braun has invited students to participate in research focused around the quantum mechanical behavior of photons. One student in particular, Darwin Cordovilla, was able to use his experience at UE to land a high level summer research project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Cordovilla's studies of photon behavior, correlation, entanglement, and other issues here at UE equipped him with a strong base of knowledge for the research at MIT and allowed him to easily build upon his findings.
Cordovilla speaks highly of Braun in return. "I dare to say that he has inspired me to want to pursue physics as a career. His patience and incredible dominance of physics have inspired me to take almost all courses he teaches at UE," he says.
UE's Department of Physics is full of student and alumni success stories like Cordovilla's, but Braun says it's more than just the hands-on learning opportunities that sets this program apart from the crowd.
"At most schools, students interested in physics are sent off on a general undergraduate path focused on pre-engineering," he says. "At UE, we're able to offer undergrads an intense, rigorous physics education that better prepares them for graduate school. In fact, 95 percent of our physics majors go on to graduate school from here."
Braun says his favorite part about teaching is seeing that "aha" moment in a student's eyes when working out a difficult problem or project.
"I went into teaching to share with other people the fun and excitement I found in learning physics, and I've found the perfect fit at UE," he says. "It's a small school focused on teaching where I'm able to give each student individual attention and personally see each one grow and progress during their time here."
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Ground mounted utility scale solar projects, pile driving, racking assembly, module installation, wire management
Utility scale PV projects are on the rise in Virginia! With our strategic partners, we can assist with any sized project, regardless of complexity. Whether you need local, on-site consulting, estimating assistance, or installation, Shockoe Solar has a solution.
The Vermeer PB10 outfitted with a Trimble GPS system makes pile driving an efficient and precise operation. Our operators are highly experienced with heavy equipment and all aspects of site work.


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In this workshop you will learn the difference between Vicarious Trauma and Burnout, both of which contribute to Compassion Fatigue. You will learn the signs and symptoms of each, and how to self-monitor your own reactions to the pain and trauma your clients confide in you.
In the second part of this workshop you will learn the ABC's of resilience, and how to apply them to your own self care, both at work and in your personal life.


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According to the City Mental Health Alliance (a coalition of organisations that have come together to improve mental health conditions in the City), there are some important figures regarding the state of mental health among British workers (1):
• 40% of employers seeing an increase in reported mental health problems
• 50% of long-term absences in non-manual workers accounted for by stress
• 70% of people with a mental health problem fully recover
While the last figure is broadly encouraging, that still leaves 30% who don't manage to fully recover, plus the inevitable impact that mental health issues have on teams, businesses and families. And, of course, as well as having a social impact, there is also an associated financial impact. In businesses across the UK as a whole, £26 billion pounds is lost every year (1) as a result of mental health problems among employees. This is broken down into:
• £8.4 billion in sickness absence
• £15.1 billion in reduced productivity at work
• £2.4 billion in recruitment costs
Stress at work is, clearly, a great contributor to both physical and mental health problems. This is especially true of constant stress, as the human body is not designed to deal with this on a long-term basis.
Risk taking challenges our human physiology on a daily basis. Trader's often believe they enjoy the stretch of a challenge and work well under stress. Whilst they may still be delivering good performance, you cannot over ride the internal physiological response to risk taking. Entering the high performance stress free zone for sustainable long term performance and energy levels requires a deeper level of emotional self-awareness and regulation.
What happens during a stress response?
When a stressful event happens, we have an emotional and physiological response. It is how we react to stress that causes problems. Negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger and worry set off a chain of biochemical changes in our body. The body releases the stress hormone cortisol, which in turn creates a chaotic heart rhythm, confuses our decision-making processes and can even cause cognitive shutdown, resulting in sub-standard performance.
On the other hand, if you stay with positive emotions, the body releases a hormone called DHEA, leading to an energising effect during which the heart rhythm is more coherent, you achieve improved mental clarity and therefore better decision-making and more productivity (2).
The world's great leaders, musicians, athletes and Olympians find their personal formula to create the greatest possible chance of success – what is yours for managing emotional stress? Is it working or do you even have one? If not, what is stopping you finding a formula that works? In a trading environment you rely on financial formulas for success. You do not leave your emotions at the door of the trading floor? Of course in life the options for a personal formula to manage emotional stress are not metrics driven or a clear cut black or white but come in various shades of grey!
How can we stay with the positive?
Everyone is susceptible to mental health problems and high achievers, especially on the trading floor, are no exception due to the day-to-day pressures of their jobs.
One approach that can help build resilience to stress and help return to your stress free high performance zone more quickly is a technique called HeartMath®. This is a simple and effective method using biofeedback technology, which can help you be improve your mental, emotional and physical health in real time. It works on the principal of controlling the natural variability in your heart rate by focusing on your heart, your breathing and feeling positive.
When we are stressed, our heart rate is uneven. By bringing it back to a regular pattern, we feel calmer, focused and have more mental clarity. Learning this through the HeartMath® techniques can be done in a few one-hour coaching sessions or group training. It is quick to perform and the biofeedback technology gives you an instant overview of how you are performing – perfect for rational thinking city types. The benefits of practising HeartMath® regularly are (2):
• improved cognitive performance
• improved memory and concentration
• better decision-making
• increased calmness and feelings of wellbeing
• better emotional stability
Prep and re-set – don't panic!
As described in a recent webinar (2) for traders organized by HeartMath®, there is a situation that you've probably been in very often. You start the day with a 'perfect' trading plan. Then something happens – you get angry if someone doesn't co-operate; you get irritated or anxious if something doesn't pan out the way you intended; you make a bad decision and you might even have feelings of panic.
A way to get over this is to prepare. Perhaps you feel you don't have time, but you could spend just 15 minutes at the start of the day going over your trading plan. Spend 5 minutes of that time practising HeartMath® and set yourself up for the day. Then before an important phone call, meeting or presentation, you can practise for as little as 2 minutes and even perhaps another 30 seconds during that important call. Another 5 minutes at the end of the day to help you wind down and assess your achievements may be all you need to get rid of that stress, become more resilient and achieve better results – and at the same time avoiding those stress responses that could do you damage and impact relationships with customers, family and friends.
1 City Mental Health Alliance fact sheet
2 HeartMath® webinar


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Praise for The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors was named one of the best LGBT graphic novels of 2017 by The Advocate.
Pen America | The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
Elizabeth Beier's The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors (Northwest Press, 2017) is a wonderfully readable, highly relatable graphic novel detailing Beier's coming-of-age as a bisexual person. In this excerpt, our heroine makes the acquaintance of a sexy stranger, who looks to be a promising paramour. Beier's art beautifully captures the giddy, hormonal excitement of mutual attraction in full bloom.
The Comics Journal | The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
by Robert Kirby, January 31, 2018
"In the earlier stories, her rougher, more spontaneous line captures her character's flailing attempts at fitting in and winning the attentions of her crushes. As the narrative progresses, the captured-in-the-moment panels become more intentional, liberally fleshed-out with decorative embellishments to enchanting effect. It is always rewarding to follow a cartoonist's artistic trajectory as captured in a collection like this; though rendered with more care in later chapters like "Shiver Me Timbers" and "Smoother", Beier's visuals remain personal and evocative—not just pretty pictures."
Pixel Pop Network | Pop Comic Review -- "The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors"
Beier is an excellent storyteller, and I'm impressed at how she managed to combine such a storytelling flow with moments of humour and real, intimate, self-reflection, while the bold inks of the visuals bring everyone she meets to life, including her own self-confidence in the final pages. While I personally could only identify with one or two elements of the whole, I felt totally swept along by the journey – as though I understood what she was telling me without having to try or labour the point; the mark of a good autobiographical tale.
Publishers Weekly | "The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
"Funny, lively... roughly honest. This raw chronicle is a dispatch from the front lines of modern app-assisted dating."
Lambda Literary | "The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors" by Elizabeth Beier
by Cathy Camper, January 7, 2018
"Her black-and-white ink drawings uncover people's idiosyncrasies, via her sensitive brush strokes... So when she meets up with someone from an online dating site, we not only get a sketch, but also a description, a character, a story."
Bleeding Cool | I Like Bi Books and I Cannot Lie: Elizabeth Beier's Trials and Errors
by Greg Baldino, December 16, 2017
"This is a definite recommendation if you're a fan of Lucy Knisley or Ellen Forney, and Beier is a cartoonist to keep an eye on. The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors is a great addition to the canon of queer comics, as well as to the body of bisexual representation."
Okazu | LGBTQ Comic Essay: The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
by Erica Friedman, December 11, 2017
"Elizabeth Beier's The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors strikes that rare balance between self-reflection and redemption that we so desperately need in 2017. Equally importantly, this tale of bisexual life is honest, and eschews the kind of apology or explanation that make other books about bisexuality tiresome."
Gay Entertainment Directory | The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
"Where the story really shines is seeing her come to terms with who she really is in all aspects beyond sexuality—confidence, self-esteem, body image, and talent."
Bisexual Books | Review: The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors by Elizabeth Beier
"With simple and stark black and white drawings, this graphic novel anthology truly deserves to be on the bookshelf of every bisexual woman who loves queer indies."
Graphic Policy | Review: The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
by pharoahmiles, November 18, 2017
"Overall, a compendium full of heartbreaks, self-discoveries and truly a lesson in learning how to be building one's self confidence. The stories by Beier are funny, sad, beautiful, and intriguing. The art by Beier could be museum paintings, as each panel seems to be given much care."
What a Nerd Blog | Review: The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
"The voice of this story is witty, and sure, but is still obviously trying to show that she has found herself in this adventure called life. One thing unique about this is the fact that she includes a list of resources at the end of the book ... You can tell she wanted to make sure that anyone and everyone could get the help they needed after reading her book. It is the first time I have ever seen something like that and it was heartwarming."
Comicosity | Queer Visibility Interview: Elizabeth Beier launches "The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors"
By Nadia Shammas, October 31, 2017
"I got a chance to interview Beier on her raw, emotional, and honest book, one that in full honesty spoke to me on a deep and personal level. Anyone exploring new personal or sexual territory will see themselves in Beier's honest prose and stark artwork."
Comics Verse | "The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors Review: Fresh and Frank"
by Kelsey McConnell, October 28, 2017
"The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors by Elizabeth Beier details an authentic and honest queer experience. It's not afraid to be frank and intimate with its readers. The artwork clearly comes from a very personal place and lets readers feel right at home in the story."
Book Riot | Kickstart THIS: The Big Book of Bisexual Trials and Errors
By Megan Cavitt, July 19th 2017
"After her long-term heterosexual relationship ended, Beier began dating women for the first time and chronicling the highs and lows in lush ink comics."
Smash Pages Q&A | Elizabeth Beier on "Bisexual Trials and Errors"
"Beier mentioned that she loves to draw faces, but she's also interested in voice, and that interest in authenticity, in specificity, in capturing individuals and their stories is at the heart of her work. This is a coming of age story about a twenty-something woman, but it's also about a woman situating herself in and coming to understand her community."


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Anthony Lye on Oracle on Demand, Social CRM
Profile: Barney Beal
The CRM landscape changed forever with the arrival of Software as a Service (SaaS). Oracle, despite its legacy as an on-premise CRM vendor, and its two major CRM acquisitions in PeopleSoft and Siebel, has not stood idly by however.
We sat down with Anthony Lye, senior vice president of CRM at Oracle, to discuss the company's latest SaaS version with CRM On Demand Release 16 and its strategy around providing social networking-like collaboration tools as separate CRM applications.
Lye also discusses some of the key areas where he sees a difference between Oracle's products and Salesforce.com's.
In this 20-minute podcast, listeners will learn about:
- Oracle's latest SaaS CRM releases.
- An explanation of the multiple deployment options Oracle provides and what customers are asking for now.
- How customers are deploying both SaaS and premise-based CRM systems.
- The strategy behind offering Social CRM as separate, standalone modules.
- How Oracle is using social networking internally.
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The Fieldhouse
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Helena, AL 35080
We are located in Old Towne Helena across from the coffee shop.
Lots of convenient off street parking
Store Hours June 15th-July 15th
Tuesday-Friday 11-6
Saturday 10-2
Closed Sunday and Monday
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It was a hot dry day in mid-June when a small group of us set off early from Escorca to tackle the infamous Torrent de Pareis hike. There was a sense of excitement among the group as we had all wanted to do this hike many times before, only to be told "the conditions weren't right", or "there was too much water in the gorge", "there had been heavy rains recently" ….. so this was our first time.
The temperature was perfect as we set off, the skies were crystal clear blue, and the views towards Puig Roig were stunning. Our guide Nina showed us the location of the concealed gap in the craggy rocks where the gorge carved by the torrent ran through the Tramuntana mountains. This is where we were headed. We admired the views.
The start of the hike is a gentle descent through masses of carritx grass, which is very typical of Mallorca's alpine regions. We chatted animatedly as we zigzagged down to the dry riverbed and a point at which the paths of 3 different torrents met. Here we took a short rest and then continued, following the bed of the torrent de pareis. At first it was easy enough – we followed narrow paths along the edge of the riverbed; we scrambled over a few boulders and strolled along the pebble surface of the riverbed. But slowly and steadily the boulders got bigger; the scrambling got more strenuous; and there was no longer an inclination to cruise along chatting. This needed concentration; your wits about you. And at times even our guide had to stop and think and try and remember – which tiny gap between these massive boulders was going to offer us a way through. This was a real challenge.
As the sun rose in the sky, the temperature rose too, and so did the challenges we faced. We met a group of fun and noisy young Spanish guys – they were loving it; leaping among the boulders like mountain goats and sliding down the well worn surfaces. There are a few sections where you need to reverse down a crack in the rocks with the help of ropes – almost light abseiling. I think we all used every muscle in our body and not just the ones you'd expect to use for a "normal" hike! I for one, could feel every muscle for days after the hike.
By now we were deep inside the gorge, and it felt like another world. Slightly surreal. What a stunning landscape. At times the gorge is so narrow, that you can only see a slither of blue sky between the imposing rock faces on either side. It gradually becomes clear why this could be a very dangerous place to be when there is a lot of water flowing in the torrent ….
And after about 5 hours of walking and mainly clambering, the gorge begins to open up and let some more daylight in. We continue our walk and finally we're greeted by a very normal Sunday scene in Mallorca – lots of happy laughing people relaxing with picnics on a beautiful pebble beach. This is Sa Calobra, our destination, and the scene is a very strange contrast to our day so far. Ed and Sean had run out of water way back, so they made a beeline for the bars along the coast. The rest of us couldn't wait to get into our bikinis and dive into the cool, crystal clear water ahead. This was the best swim of the summer, by far!
This is an epic hike and well worth doing if you enjoy a bit of adventure – do take a look at the video we took on the day, as it'll give you a more visual description of what's involved! This is not the sort of hike to do on your own for the first time, so if you would like to hire a guide please contact us.
And if you'd like to know more about walking in Mallorca, please visit our website and our Facebook page for information and advice, as well as tips, photos…