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That's what the future holds if Congress continues on its current course.
If Congress can't agree on a way to extend the payroll tax cut, a relatively simple issue, there's little hope of them coming to gripes with an extension of the Bush tax cuts. That's going to be far more difficult.
But higher taxes won't be the end of the consequences. Those higher taxes are almost sure to put a damper on economic activity. We might be treated to the worst of both worlds--higher taxes and a second recession. While it's still early, recent history does not bode well for a compromise before the end of the year.
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For someone who likes the finer things as much as I do, I see value in needing less. Overhead is a son of a gun, and I'm cognizant of the fact that what we expect to "have" can inflate over the years. Especially considering the reality that as we get older, we hope to progress, earn more, do more, have more free time, etc etc etc.
Where we are now is a springboard for a better tomorrow. The question seems to be, "what do we have to do or not do, to sustain the types of lives we want for ourselves and our families?"
Budgets work in two directions and getting caught up in the maelstrom of things is a temptation most of us relate to. Needing less has to do with being intentional about how we spend our money, and perhaps having that awareness allows us to be more conscious about why we buy in and to what end.
What's more, forgoing a few things to ensure we have more time is a trade most of us would be willing to make.


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Encore has a reputation for workmanship, integrity & affordability. James McClow, owner of Encore Air has been providing central heating and air conditioning service, sales and installations for over 30 years. Starting in the 1980's James worked his way through the industry learning all aspects of HVAC replacements, service and more importantly, how to service customers and their central heating and air conditioning need the right way. With hundreds of a/c and heating contractors in Tampa Bay we are aware of how hard it is to wade through the estimates and companies to choose the right one. We pray our reviews tell our story. Encore Air's reputation has been built around "Bringing old fashioned family values back to the air conditioning industry!"
As local residents, we shop here, raise our families here and take pride in being entrusted with your heating and cooling projects throughout Tampa Bay.
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Unripe Banana is the latest plant-based cafe to land in Hackney. With a vegan coffee shop upstairs and art gallery downstairs, you can also buy beautiful handmade stoneware mugs, dungarees and plants.
The menu includes flaky filled croissants, toasties and brownies – which can be washed down with a cold press juice, hot cacao with date and chilli, and of course coffee.
Takeaway coffee cups, lids and bags are completely compostable, and produce is locally sourced where possible using sustainable producers such as Mylkman and KarmaCola.
Drop by the shop at Unit 7, 268 Hackney Road, E2 7SJ between 7:30am and 4pm Monday-Friday or 9am to 4pm Saturdays and Sundays or check out their website for more info.


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Market Rasen residents have revealed exactly what they want to do with the town's imminent £24k cash injection - and cleaning up unsightly bird mess is at the top of the list.
In a presentation to Market Rasen Town Council, Market Rasen Action Group (MRAG) outlined how residents would like to spend the £24k that is due to be returned to the town from West Lindsey District Council.
MRAG secretary June Clark - who has also just been co-opted onto town council - said removing bird droppings outside Rasen's closed banks was a priority for many people.
Large areas of pavement outside the empty buildings are covered in mess, and residents are claiming it is making the town look 'untidy'.
And residents were keen for money to be spent on advertising in newspapers and magazines to attract more market traders.
Ms Clark said: "If we can get the market revitalised, more people would come into town."
She added more stalls would attract more people, and she thinks a free rent offer would also be helpful.
She said: "People who are not sure about having a stall could come along for a few weeks."
And Ms Clark added: "It's got to be the residents who decide what to do with this money."
Ms Clark said people also want to see shop fronts painted, with paint offered for free if traders do the work themselves.
Other priorities included LED street lighting, sweeping brushes for shops to clean up outside their premises, more waste bins around town, and flower planters to make the town look pretty.
The £24k pot of money is cash left over from Market Rasen's £200k Portas Pilot funding awards in 2012-13, and is due to be handed back to the town this month.
Market Rasen Business Improvement Group (MR BIG) beat off competition from hundreds of entries to secure cash in the government's Portas Pilot project to transform struggling high streets.
But the group disbanded in 2015, and there is still £24k being held by West Lindsey District Council.
Market Rasen Town Council and ex-MR BIG members have been working for about a year to get the cash back to the town.
A new Town Centre Partnership (TCP) group will oversee where the cash is spent - and a number of residents (who have booked places) were due to be at the TCP's first meeting yesterday afternoon (Tuesday).


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1970s Pinball Machines
Before fancy video games, pinball machines were the king of the arcade!
Pinball machines have been around since the late 1800s (though they were banned in many large cities from the 40s through the early 70s), but the 70s were the last true years of pinball popularity before games like Pac Man came in and took over.
Though arcades still have pinball machines, these gems would never again enjoy as much popularity as they did in the 1970s.
At the beginning of the decade, the release of The Who's Tommy in 1969 made it extra cool to be a pinball player. The rock musical was the story of a "deaf, dumb, and blind" teen from England who became the neighborhood pinball wizard, despite his disabilities.
Previous to the mid-1970s, pinball machines enjoyed a wide variety of subject matters, from sports-themed games to others based on fables and legends.
It wasn't until 1975, however, that a pinball machine was based on a licensed theme. In this case, it was the aforementioned rock musical, The Who's Tommy, which was released as a movie in 1975.
The game featured depictions of stars Roger Daltry and Ann-Margret on the back glass and other movie-based artwork on the game board. Another Tommy pinball game was released the following year.
That one included Elton John in his famous Pinball Wizard gear. The Tommy games made pinball a symbol of rebellion and many adults viewed teen pinball players as lazy, unproductive individuals, giving the game a bad rap in some instances.
After that, however, more and more pinball machines were based on movies and television shows. As a matter of fact, one of the most popular pinball machines of the 70s was Happy Days, based on the well-known TV show and featuring favorite characters like Richie Cunningham and The Fonz.
Today, most pinball machines still boast a movie- or television-related theme of some sort.
The other most notable pinball-related advancement that occurred in the 1970s was the introduction of the first solid-state pinball machine, also in 1975. Previous to that, these machines were electromechanical.
The first solid state game was The Spirit of 76, a patriotic-themed game manufactured by Micro Games.
Two years later, however, the games began to run via computer chips, making them much more dependable, more elaborate and complex, and less likely to break down.
Despite these advances, pinball machine manufacturers were worried that aficionados of the games would miss the bells and churning gears of the old machines so they added in those special effects in order to keep long-time players happy.
Other extremely popular pinball games of the 1970s included a Playboy version, Space Mission, Centigrade 37, Star Wars, and Gorgar, which appeared at the very end of the decade and was the first "talking" pinball machine, with a vocabulary of seven words that could be strung together in different order to make a variety of short phrases.


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Mrs. Terisita Terlaje Cruz Lawrence, 60 of Kingsland, Ga. passed away on the evening of Friday, May 13th, 2011 in Shands Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl.
Mrs. Lawrence is a native of Guam. She was born in the village of Dededo on February 24th, 1951.
Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, John Scott Lawrence of Kingsland; her daughters, Carmelita (Russ) Hart of Frisco, Tx. and Tisha Lynn Lawrence (Jan) Krause of Little Elm, Tx.; and her grandchildren, Scott Russell Hart of Frisco, Tx and Jacqueline Marie Krause of Little Elm, Tx.
Memorial services will be held privately by the family at a later date.
The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to Moose Charities, Inc. 155 S International Drive, Mooseheart, IL 60539
February 24, 1951 – May 13, 2011


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TMA Mondays: Revolving Doors
TMA'ed while listening to Raindrops by Moglebaum
When one door closes, somewhere another door opens. As cliché as that is, it totally applies this week in Seattle.
What's closing? King Donut, more so a shop that was the jack of all trades serving teriyaki at a bakery/laundromat, is retiring at the end of the year after a 30 yr tenure. The donuts in their Facebook post look so good, I definitely need to grab a dozen or dozen boxes before December.
What's opening? Smith Tower, yep the one and only iconic building, is reopening the 35th floor as another high view point for the emerald city. This isn't just going to be a throwback tourists spot because of the building's age, but also due to the 1920s style speakeasy that will be there.
Our Pick of the Week
Purple Café, Downtown - If the smoked cheddar burger doesn't entice you enough reason to go to this restaurant, the fact that its Creekstone brand (aka halal) will. Plus their crème bruleé is probably the best I've had in the city recently and the best way to top of the meal.
Rhubarb - I don't get what all the hype is with this vegetable, but it's in season and recipes are afoot. Maybe i'll try this recipe for whipped yogurt cheesecake with roasted rhubarb by Molly Yeh and ill gain some understanding.
New Sh*t in Town
Scout, Downtown - Josh Henderson has set up permanent residence on the bottom floor of the new Thompson Seattle Hotel. The menu befits the hotel serving all day, but like any Henderson installment the food will be all locally sourced.
Zaccagni, Downtown - This re-opening has the east coast girl in me beyond stoked. You can expect the classic chicken parm and Italian roast beef sandwiches as well as cheese fries.
Seattle, What's Happening?
Chrome Anniversary and Slate Coffee Opening Throwdown, 6/17 - Chrome took Seattle by storm 2 years ago with their opening and now they are joining forces with Slate coffee shop that is currently stirring things up. Slate will open its 4th location inside the Chrome HUB and to celebrate that, in conjunction with the anniversary, Chrome is hosting a party full of throwdowns.
Toklas Society with Rachel Coyle, 6/20 - Learn what it takes financially to go from a pop-up shop to a bakery shop of your own from the owner of Coyle's Bakeshop. This is one of the first few places we went to review and I think hearing Rachel's story while eating her desserts is worth the investment.
Sources: Seattle Eater, Seattle Times, Facebook,


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Deeper learning combines a deeper understanding of core academic content, the ability to apply that understanding to new situations, and a range of competencies related to human interaction and self-management. A recent study by AIR found that students in high schools that were part of networks associated with the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's Deeper Learning Community of Practice performed better than similar students in comparison schools on a range of measures.
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29 Jul 2015
2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Title I of that act made educational equity a federal priority by providing financial assistance to local education agencies serving children of low-income families. This paper traces the history of the landmark federal program and provides background as Congress considers changes to Title I.
27 Jul 2015
During the past 20 years, the afterschool field has been held accountable in varying ways—first, on the ability to provide safe places for young people to spend time while their parents work; then, on success in helping to improve participants' academic achievement as a supplement to the school day. This brief provides an overview of work done to date both in afterschool and school-based settings to define social and emotional learning, shares recent research on how afterschool programs contribute to the development of these competencies, and offers some next step recommendations to both practitioners and researchers.
29 May 2015
Policy Brief
Research shows that the most powerful, in-school influence on learning is the quality of instruction that teachers bring to their students. In the next decade, more than 1.5 million new teachers will be hired for our schools; unfortunately, teacher preparation programs may not be up to the task of delivering the teacher workforce we need. This brief describes elements of an effective start-to-finish look at teacher preparation.
19 May 2015
Student learning objectives (SLOs) have become the preferred measure of student growth in many new systems of teacher evaluation and compensation. This SLO practice brief aims to assist states and districts in the implementation of SLOs by providing practical steps for building a sustainable system of developing and measuring student growth.
18 May 2015
Student learning measures have rapidly become common in teacher evaluation systems across the United States. This report provides an overview of key findings from the nearly 20 studies of SLO measures that have been conducted to date, along with considerations for future research and for practice.
5 May 2015
One objective of the U.S. Department of Education's School Improvement Grants and Race to the Top program is to help states enhance their capacity to support the turnaround of low-performing schools. This brief documents states' capacity to support school turnaround as of spring 2012 and spring 2013. It examines capacity issues for all states and for those that reported both prioritizing turnaround and having significant gaps in expertise to support it.
1 Apr 2015
Policy Brief
There is a growing consensus among researchers that lifelong learning skills (LLS) are discretely identifiable and actionable levers of support for college and career readiness and success objectives. This policy brief provides a synthesis of the key takeaways from the annotated bibliography and describes policy considerations for integrating LLS into education objectives.
31 Mar 2015
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Schools need to place a greater emphasis on social and emotional skills for students to prepare them for work and for life. In this policy snapshot, we summarize existing research about the effects of education on students' social and emotional skills and identify important state and district policy considerations for initiating and integrating social and emotional learning, as well as for preparing and developing teachers and administrators to focus on the whole child.
17 Mar 2015
As California approaches a new system of academic standards, instruction, and assessment, it enters familiar territory.


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The date is set, you've picked out the venue and you're starting to put together your guest list...and that's when you decide the laundry is more important…
But, fear not! This etiquette guide will help you choose the perfect invitation verbiage and put together your guest list without pulling out your hair.
Sample Invitation Wording
The following samples are the most common types of wording for wedding invitations. You can certainly get as creative as you'd like, though, so please use these as a guide for your own invitation design.
FORMAL | one set of parents hosting
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Lawrence Smith
request the honor of your presence*
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the eighteenth of May
two thousand nineteen
at seven o'clock in the evening
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist
Savannah, Georgia
and afterwards at the reception
*Second line reads "request the pleasure of your company" if the ceremony is not held in a house of worship.
FORMAL | couple hosting
The pleasure of your company*
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the eighteenth of May
two thousand nineteen
at half past six o'clock in the evening
Forsyth Park
Savannah, Georgia
and afterwards at the reception
*First line reads "The honor of your presence" if the ceremony is held in a house of worship.
FORMAL | everyone hosting
Ms. Samantha Christine Jones
Ms. Emma Julianna Parker
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jones and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allen Parker
request the pleasure of your company at their wedding*
Saturday, the eighteenth of May
two thousand nineteen
at six o'clock in the evening
Historic Rice Mill
Charleston, South Carolina
and afterwards at the reception
*line reads "request the honor of your presence at their wedding" if the ceremony is held in a house of worship.
INFORMAL | both sets of parents hosting
Eliza and John Smith and Sally and Mark Jacobson
invite you to share their joy at the marriage of
Heather Marie
Michael Francis
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 5:30 in the afternoon
Montage Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, South Carolina
Dinner and dancing to follow
INFORMAL | couple hosting
Together with some good vibes
and the love and support of family and friends
Zoe Parker
Laura Thomas
invite you to join them as they tie the knot
Sunday, August twenty-fifth, two thousand nineteen
at four o'clock in the afternoon
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Feasting and festivities to follow
INFORMAL | everyone hosting
Together with their families
Heather Marie Smith
Michael Francis Jacobson
joyfully invite you to share in their celebration
of love and commitment
Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 4:30pm
Pulaski Square
Savannah, Georgia
Dinner, dancing, and merriment to follow at Soho South Cafe
Etiquette Tips
The days of rigid etiquette rules have passed; however, we don't recommend throwing all of them by the wayside. Using appropriate titles and making sure names and addresses are spelled correctly shows your guests that you have put thought into inviting them to your celebration.
These little things matter when it comes to weddings and other special events. Plus, you'll earn bonus points with Great Aunt Susan!
Double...no, triple...check the spelling of all names, addresses, and streets. Don't forget about those zip codes either! The US Post Office reads addresses from bottom to top, so if the zip code is invalid or does not coincide with the city, it will bereturned.
Do not include middle initials - use the guest's full middle name or leave it out altogether. If a guest does not use his / her given first name, it is appropriate to leave it off completely or include an initial, such as D. Jones Smith.
Unmarried women over the age of 18 are commonly addressed as Ms., and Miss is reserved for women under the age of 18.
"Master" is used for male children under the age of 13, not Mr.
Children and a guest's "plus one" are only included on the inner envelope when using double envelopes.
When using a single outer envelope, be sure to include any children or your guest's "plus one" so they know they're also invited.
Include the name of your guest's "plus one" when it is available to you rather than using "and Guest." It 's much more personal and your guest will appreciate the gesture.
Using "and" to link two names traditionally implies marriage BUT may be used for addressing envelopes to unmarried couples living together. If the names are too long to sit on a single line, it is appropriate to write the names on two separate lines.
Adults living together who are not romantically involved each receive a separate invitation.
Children over the age of 18, living at home, each receive a separate invitation.
Consistently use "&" or "and" between Mr. and Mrs. or between couples' names.
Courtesy titles, such as Mr. and Mrs., may be abbreviated, but professional titles such as Doctor, Reverend, or Second Lieutenant must be spelled out completely.
A comma is included before suffixes like Sr. and Jr., but not before roman numerals such as Ill, IV, etc.
When spelling out the suffix "senior" or "junior," the word is all lowercase. Use title case when using abbreviations, such as "Sr." or "Jr.
Do not use abbreviations for Street / Drive / Avenue / etc., Apartment, Post Office Box, cities, or states for formal events such as a wedding.
Abbreviations may be used for less formal events...but we still think it 's nice to spell everything out anyway.
Spell out all street numbers 1 - 10 (i.e., "Seven Park Avenue").
Common ADDRESS SITUATIONS
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stroud (formal)
Meredith and Mark Stroud* (informal)
Mark and Meredith Stroud (informal)
*Traditionally, the husband's first and surnames are not to be split up; however, this is one of those etiquette rules we feel may be broken.
MARRIED COUPLE | wife "outranks" husband
Doctor Meredith Stroud and Mr. Mark Stroud
The Honorable Meredith Stroud and Mr. Mark Stroud
Captain Meredith Stroud and Mr. Mark Stroud
Never address correspondence to "Dr. and Mr. Mark Stroud " when the husband does not hold the title.
MARRIED COUPLE | both are doctors with the same last name
Doctor Meredith Stroud and Doctor Mark Stroud
Doctors Meredith and Mark Stroud
The Doctors Stroud
SAME SEX COUPLES | married and unmarried
Mr. David Burtka and Mr. Neil Patrick Harris (formal)
David Burtka and Neil Patrick Harris (informal)
Ms. Ellen DeGeneres and Ms. Portia de Rossi (formal)
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi (informal)
The order of the names does not matter, so you can list whomever first that you want. We recommend sticking with alphabetical order, though.
Mrs. Elvis Presley (super traditional + formal)
Mrs. Priscilla Presley (formal)
Priscilla Presley (informal)
We recommend checking with your widowed guests to get their preference for how they like to be addressed as all options showed above are appropriate.


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I'm 27 28
29 (ok, fine) 30 and live in the beautiful, yuppified, culturally diverse, weather-blessed Bay Area. I used to live in the humid, sparkling clean, culinary jackpot that is Singapore (hence all of the Singapore and Southeast Asia posts on the blog). I've semi-retired from blogging (aka I'm super lazy, haven't charged my camera in months, and post once every 3 months or so). I keep the blog up since there are days when the urge strikes. When I have a meal worth sharing or made a trip worth flaunting or cook up something extra tasty.
I went to school in LA but am originally from the cow fields of California's Central Valley. I have 3 younger brothers which means I have bossy tendencies. I love eating, sleeping, traveling, watching Korean soap operas or cheesy Filipino movies, listening to corny pop music or OPM, dancing, buying shoes, arts and crafts, fizzy water, aloe vera drinks, and sitting in my big, comfy, awesome arm chair. I used to hate (but now love) tofu and Thai food. I still hate maple syrup (and, as Jeff mentioned, lychees – you can also add papayas, guavas, longan, and chico to that list). My newest love are Kyoho grapes but I'd also arm wrestle you for atis, mangosteen, or green mangos and bagoong.
Need to reach me? Want to use my pictures somewhere? joannb at gmail dot com
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add lychee slushie sto the hate list…so yum
Yep, I'd arm wrestle you for mangosteen as well. Or wait, lets just go together and get large amounts of them and eat them together, shall we? Singapore has enough for the two of us. I think.
Dear Sir/Madam:
I'm Diana Dabu, live in malolos bulacan and i'm here in the office right now that's why i decide to explore your website through internet but i can't find your number in your website. i just want to know if you are accept a reception of wedding.
Could you please send me a copy of your package menu for wedding. and your contact number please fax to this number 02-523-0252.
Thank you..
i LOVE your blog! love it!!
I just want to ask do you accept wedding booking? Your bussiness is retaurant right?
Joann, my most prestigious wedding is arriving and I like you serve me and my partner food. You serve food, yes?
I want to eat your blog. Seriously.
Hi there,
Stumbled upon your blog accidentally !
Just want to say I love the way you document the process of your food discovery ! From behind the works right up to the way they are being served and sold on the streets.
What a wonderful archive ! Great photos too !
I'm trying to follow your blog but there don't seems to be any function to do so ? But maybe it's because mine's not wordpress ? err..
Hi there, can we send you a free Hanoi travel guide to you by email? After reading, you can resell it at your website if you find it to be of useful to your site visitors.
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broome bird observatory
August 2020
Teaming up with the Broome Bird Observatory again for this awesome 5 night adventure to one of the biggest bird hotspots in Australia.
If you love seeing big flocks of shorebirds (and let's face it - who here doesn't!) then this trip is for you!
at a glance
Broome Bird Observatory is a Birdlife Australia research and education facility established in 1988. Their principal aim is to work for the conservation of migratory shorebirds visiting Roebuck Bay.
Flock wildlife are honoured to be partnering with the BBO to offer a unique 5 day experience where you will be led by both Henry and Dave, as well as the warden of the observatory Nigel Jackett (a great photographer in his own right!)
Shorebird paradise
Broome Bird Observatory has unequalled access to the hundreds of thousands of migratory shorebirds which visit the region. At least 25,000 shorebirds are present throughout the dry season, with numbers building from late July. You'll learn the amazing story of the lives of these birds and witness the vast roosting flocks on beautiful beaches during high tide - one of nature's greatest sights!
not just waders
There are so many other species that we will be targeting too. Bush birds, Raptors, Finches, Mangrove specialties like White-breasted Whistler, Mangrove Golden Whistler and Mangrove Fantail...
No doubt there will be some reptile searching and even the possibility of Bilby!
Not only will you come home with a hard drive full of great images, you will also be directly supporting the work of Birdlife Australia through the Broome Bird Observatory.
There is also a discount for Birdlife Australia Members!
* 5 Nights Accommodation at the Broome Bird Observatory
* All meals included
* Expert Photographic and Ecological Tuition
* Morning and afternoon field outings focussing on different birds & techniques:
Getting close to shorebirds - getting wet and dirty!
* Access to private properties for field excursions chasing birds of the Roebuck Plains
* Mangrove birds
* Classroom sessions from Flock Wildlife on Photographic techniques, Composition and Post Processing
* Classroom session on shorebird, tern and raptors identification from BBO
* Spotlighting at night for reptiles and owls
* Mammal spotting - including the possibility of Bilby
* You need to organise your own flights to Broome.
* It could potentially be quite hot out there so be prepared with hat, sunscreen, appropriate clothing etc
*Getting close to shorebirds usually requires laying on down on the sand etc so a reasonable degree of fitness required.
* As with any tour, unfortunately we cannot control the weather or indeed the wildlife. We'll do everything in our power to find the best subjects to photograph but this isn't a tour to try to tick off as many species as possible.
*We always advise that you organise your own travel and equipment insurance.


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How One African Family Celebrates Black History Month
As we continue Black History Month, it is my greatest hope that you continue to learn and hear from Black People, sharing their experience. We cannot fully understand the world, the gospel, or even ourselves if we are not listening to and learning from people who live a different experience than us.
Helen did a three-post series with us last year about hair care and black culture. You can find that here.
As a black family, we are constantly reminded of our blackness everywhere we go and through our day to day interactions.
When we engage in conversations, it becomes evident very quickly through our accents that we are immigrants. The next question usually is: Which part of Africa are you from?
When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day comes along, we are already starting to celebrate his legacy in readiness for the Black History Month. In essence, MLK Day becomes a homestretch for black history month in our family.
Being raised in Africa gave me a lot of pride in our continent. My father talked to me a lot about fighting the war that gave our country her independence from Great Britain. I admired great African leaders and especially Nelson Mandela. I admired the men like my father who organized and fought to reclaim their ancestral land and pride. It taught me to be proud of who we are, our history and YES, civilization. (British rulers referred to Africans as uncivilized, barbaric, backward etc.).
We continue this pride in our home here in the United States.
Our history and identity is more complex than when my dad gave me "the talk".
In America, we aren't just Africans: We are African Americans, Africans, Black or Immigrants, depending really on who is asking the question. We celebrate the diversity we have added into the mix of that demographic.
During and after MLK Day, we read books on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we watch the marches and resistance efforts as well as watching and re-watching the "I have a dream" speech.
We break down that word to the simplest of terms: DREAM. It is big yet small.
We talk to our children emphasizing the validity of their dreams.
Our older child is almost 5 and she draws and imagines with crayons the world she would like to see. Last year, she dreamt of world with more Daisies and dandelions. Bless. This year, she used watercolor paint to draw a rainbow. She is intrigued with the story of Noah in the Bible and significance of the rainbow at the end of the flood.
As a family, we reach out more during the Black History Month to see who we can lift up. Black people have faced a great deal of adversity, from oppression and police brutality in the USA, major natural disasters in the Caribbean and poverty and war in Africa. Yet Black people are resilient partly due to the sense of community and spirit of sistahood and brotherhood that runs deep. This is my favorite part of all. We see ourselves partly as an extension of other black people that came before us.
My experience after living in America for 10 years is that Black people are very misunderstood. I had one lady ask me whether being called Black was offensive. Imagine that.
We have random hair questions from strangers. At times I wonder if some might think we are aliens from another planet.
Yet this mystery that is astonishing elicits a sense pride in me.
We are who we are. Black. Proud. And here.
Helen is African; she moved from Kenya to Los Angeles in March 2007 with an F-1 Visa. She pursued a Masters Degree in Business; after graduating in 2009 she married Mike. They moved from CA to Tennessee where she went back to school for her second Masters degree in Mental Health and counseling. She is currently a board certified behavior analyst practicing in Northwestern Suburbs of Chicago. Her and her beloved Mike are raising two of the most beautiful children.
In Helen's words, "I grew up in rural Kenya in a large family. We had very little but community always took care of each other. The concept of family was looser than it is in the United States. There were few families that I knew had adopted children from the community, although the process itself did not involve lawyers or courts.
I knew when I was little it was my desire to grow my family that way. I just did not know how or if it was possible until later down the road when I researched more about adopting in the United States. I am blessed my husband respected my decision, embraced the idea, and we started the process in 2012 with our first adoption.
We have two children now through adoption. Malika, adopted from Ethiopia in 2014 and Eli adopted from Las Vegas in 2016."


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Chile is considered a New World wine country with influence of french old world wine techniques, due to the high influence of french migration in the 16th century. The Maule Valley is the largest and oldest valley in Chile. The size and location of the region allows for both red and white wines to be produced. The volcanic soil throughout the region has given character and popularity to the spicy Cabernet Sauvignons and Carmenere grapes from Maule Valley.
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Performed by Doug Yaeger & Lynne Hartwell! Through the use of various Ancient & Contemporary style instruments, participants are brought back into balance of body~spirit~mind. The Healing Vibrational sound is enhanced with Energy Healing provided by Lynne Hartwell for every participant in the event.
Release anxiety, fear, restlessness, anger, depression, physical discomfort, pain, worry, loss, etc. Be brought back to a sense of calm, rest and relaxation.
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A privacy screen does not have to be boring. This unique and elaborate design will at once decorate and enhance your space.
Like most of my creations, the Woven Privacy Screen evolved from another of my sculptures, a one-off woven screen I designed for a luxury hotel development in Japan.
Expanding on my original concept, I fanned the screen's two outside blades on a 45-degree axis to create more privacy.
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The Woven Privacy Screen is an intricate design and, to be honest, a complex assembly process. However, the end result is spectacular and well worth the effort.
While you can find many steel privacy screens on the market these days, this one takes the commonplace concept to a new, more sophisticated and elaborate level.
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Made from 1.6mm or 3mm corten steel, this piece can be used as a decorative fence, gate or privacy screen. It would suit any luxury home or high-end commercial installation.
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For the next 30 days we will be rewinding the tape on our historical home renovation. We'll start right from the beginning of this 6 month project and show you a condensed version of the entire process.
Day 14: WINDOWS
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Event Date: July 13 - July 17, 2018
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Fishing the Madison River has been great so far this summer! We have experienced above normal air temperatures for the month of July with many days in the mid 90's. Here is Ennis, MT we typically don't have such hot days in July, but due to a great snow pack year, The Madison River is still flowing at an above average level. To see our daily river gauges for flows and water temperatures, check here.
Warmer Than Average Water Temps
Due to the higher than average air temperatures, we have also been experiencing warmer water temperatures. Our fishing guides at FishWater Outfitters have been leaving Ennis earlier in the morning to fish The Madison River before the water heats up. The fishing has been the best throughout the early morning and into the early afternoon. Typically around 2pm, the river warms to just below 70 degrees and the fishing slows down dramatically. It is much better to get out on the river early, both for the comfort of the angler and especially to get the best chance at the Rainbow and Brown Trout!
Madison River Dry Fly Fishing
The dry fly fishing has been good early in the mornings with any variation of Nocturnal Stone Fly Patterns. The Spruce Moth hatch is happening right now higher on The Madison River near Lyons Bridge and continuing to fish well down towards Palisades Fishing Access. Our Madison River Fly Fishing Guides have also been having success fishing flying Ant patterns throughout the day. We have also started to see more fish and bigger fish coming up to Hopper patterns. The Hopper and Ant fishing will only continue to get better as we move into August! If you like to throw big Hopper Dry Flies and watch Brown and Rainbow Trout rise to eat them, then FishWater Outfitters Fly Fishing Guides can put you on the fish! For more information on our Float Fishing Trips, click here.
Madison River Streamer & Nymph Fishing
In addition to the Dry Fly Fishing, the Streamer and nymph fishing on The Madison River has been producing some great trout. Our guides have been doing very well with olive girdle bugs, all variations of caddis nymphs, yellow sally nymphs as well as pheasant tails and lightning bugs. The streamer bite seems to be best when using fry imitations, such as Pearl Zonkers and other natural colored streamers. We have had some really good action whenever the clouds roll into the Madison Valley.
Looking Forward To More Action
Fishing the Madison River should continue to be good throughout August with both wet and dry flies. Remember to get out early in the morning and give the trout a break mid-afternoon until the evening when the water begins to cool down.
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If you're planning a trip to Ennis, MT this summer or fall, contact us to schedule a fishing trip on the Madison or the area's other great rivers!


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and no joke, if you are an almond milk latte kind of person, you will be over the moon. best one i have ever tasted.
futuro, i see you quite often, but it just isn't enough. until next time.
p.s. if you are an AZer and into the local coffee scene, make sure that when you share your snaps to tag @1912coffee and slap some hashtags on it: #1912coffee #phoenixcoffeeculture. they are doing some fantastic things to build a cool coffee community here in AZ. get in on that.


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Americans tend to be loyal to their credit cards, even as better offers emerge, a new report finds.
More than a quarter of people who are 30 to 49 years old say they haven't changed their favorite credit card in at least six years, according to a survey from CreditCards.com, a commercial card comparison website.
Older people are even more loyal to their credit cards, the survey found: Thirty-one percent of people 65 and older say they have been using the same card for at least a decade, and 20 percent say they have never changed it.
The information comes from a telephone survey of United States credit card holders conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International. The survey, which questioned 639 people in early February, has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 5 percentage points.
In terms of maintaining a healthy credit score, longer-term card holders are generally on the right track, said Ethan Dornhelm, senior director of analytic development at FICO. One factor in a credit score — the three-digit number that summarizes your credit report and determines what interest rate you pay on loans — is the length of your credit history, including the average age of your accounts. So a yearslong run of using a card responsibly is generally a smart thing to do.
Card loyalty also helps if you ever have to negotiate with your card issuer — like asking to have a one-time late-payment fee removed, said Matt Schulz, senior analyst with CreditCards.com.
But these days, aggressive competition among credit card issuers for new customers means many are offering signing bonuses, like increased cash-back offers or rewards points. Someone who hasn't switched cards in five or 10 years, Mr. Schulz said, may be missing out on better terms — not only on bonuses, but in continuing perks like cash back based on spending.
"Cards are offering the most lucrative rewards we have seen in some time," he said. (CreditCards.com earns a fee if someone obtains a card through the website.)
Consumers may be able to combine bonus offers from different cards to maximize rewards. For example, Mr. Schulz said, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card is offering 50,000 points when the new holder spends $4,000 in the first three months. The Chase card allows users to transfer points directly to certain hotel and airline partners. One is Southwest Airlines, which is currently offering bonuses of 25,000 to 50,000 points for new customers of its Rapid Rewards Premier credit card. Someone approved for both the Chase and the Southwest cards would earn a bonus equal to 75,000 to 100,000 points.
Trading in an old standby for a new card may not be the best approach for everyone, however. If you end up spending more than you ordinarily do, just to earn the bonus, the move doesn't make sense. Ditto, getting a card for the bonus if you are unable to pay your balance in full each month. Any perk you get from a new card isn't worth the double-digit interest you'll pay if you carry a balance from month to month.
If you have a balance to pay off, you may want to consider a zero percent balance transfer offer, said Nicholas Clements, co-founder of the financial website MagnifyMoney.com.
Mr. Clements said that consumers must be honest with themselves about their ability to handle additional credit. If they can let an older card remain dormant and shift their spending to the new card, it may be worth applying for a card offering a lucrative bonus. But if adding new credit means spending more, he said, consumers could risk getting into debt.
Here are some questions and answers about switching credit cards:
■ If I switch to a new credit card, should I close my old card account?
It's generally best to keep an older account open, even if you don't use it, rather than closing it, Mr. Dornhelm said. That's because closing it may increase your "utilization," or the proportion of available credit you are using, which tends to lower your credit score.
If the card you are abandoning has an annual fee, Mr. Clements suggests calling the issuing bank to ask if it will "migrate" the account to a non-fee version of the card. That way, you won't have to pay a fee for a card you're not using.
■ Won't opening new accounts hurt my credit score?
Opening a few new accounts is unlikely to cause a "substantial" drop in most consumer scores, Mr. Dornhelm said. One possible exception is if someone with relatively few accounts suddenly submits a flurry of new credit applications. That may suggest they are becoming a greater risk.
■ Can I still get a rewards credit card if I don't have great credit?
Even some secured credit cards, typically offered to consumers who lack a strong credit history, are offering cash-back rewards these days. The Discover It secured card, for instance, offers 2 percent cash back on spending at gas stations and restaurants and 1 percent back on all other purchases. (With secured cards, the holders typically make a deposit equal to their credit limit, which serves as collateral while they build a record of on-time payments.)


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Tomorrow my first baby girl turns 5. FIVE. I'm in disbelief. I remember when she was born so vividly.
I blinked, and she was all of the sudden 1.
We moved for the first time in her life, and she turned 2.
We moved, again, and she turned 3! Daddy was able to come home on leave from Iraq for her birthday party and you would've thought Santa himself had shown up 🙂
We moved, yet again, and she turned 4. Here she is so distracted by the bounce houses in the backyard that she cannot be bothered to look at the camera 😉
Here are the links to Chloe's past Birthdays that I've blogged about:
Chloe's Third Birthday Party
A look back at more baby pictures of Chloe
Chloe's Fourth Birthday Party
If you're still looking for fun Valentine's Day ideas, don't forget to click here and check out all of the fun stuff I've posted 🙂
Have a Happy Day of Love!
You can follow our day on instagram tomorrow: instagram.com/LindseyRiel
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With the cool air upon us, I really just want to relate to being on the sand again!
This is from the Emerson collection, from American Art stamps.
What this picture cannot tell you - is that I used some glitter on the sand to make it sparkle, and crystal effects on the two starfish. Everything else is water colored. This sits in my inbox when I am away from my desk, "In a meeting"
CS: So Saffron, Brillant Blue, Watercolor, Kraft
Ink: Stazon black, Close to cocoa
Stamps: SU Cheesecloth, Emerson
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WPP's Read says no timetable on reviewing the group
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Mark Read, WPP's joint chief operating officer, said he would look at new ways to restructure the group but would not put a timetable on how long that would take and did not think a full break up made sense.
Read was appointed to run WPP after founder Martin Sorrell stepped down two weeks ago, sparking speculation that a new CEO could sell assets or break up a group which is battling widespread structural change.
"It doesn't make sense to break the group up, but that doesn't rule out that we might look at specific ideas," he told Reuters in an interview.
He said WPP Chairman Roberto Quarta had asked Read and his joint COO Andrew Scott to look at the group's strategy.
" Roberto has asked Andrew and I to look at the strategy and come back as quickly as we can to the board with recommendations." (Reporting by Kate Holton and Paul Sandle; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
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- How much salary can you defer if you're in more than one retirement plan?
- Publication 560, Retirement Plans for Small Business (SEP, SIMPLE, and Qualified Plans)
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[N]ew safety measures are being introduced in the car parks at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle next week.
From Monday 11 July 2016, UK Parking Control (UKPC) will be patrolling the hospital site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. During the first week they will be issuing written warnings to anybody parked inappropriately followed by the introduction of Parking Charges from Monday 18 July 2016. The Parking Charges are being introduced for staff, patients and visitors should they park inappropriately as an incentive to ensure the hospital can operate safely. This will apply to all vehicles not parking in accordance with the rules as displayed in the car parks.
This will include:
- All vehicles must be parked only within marked bays
- A valid pay and display ticket must be clearly displayed at all times
- Disabled badge holders only in disabled bays. A valid disabled badge must be clearly displayed at all times
- No parking on red or yellow lines or in an area with hatched markings which would potentially block emergency access
- No parking on pavements or grassed areas
- Drop off point 20 minute maximum stay
- No parking in the contractors car park which is for branded vehicles working on site only
- No parking in staff only areas
Clear signage will be displayed notifying all car users of this change in policy.
Information on which car parks are available to patients and visitors is available on the Trust's website at http://www.ncuh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/car-parking.aspx
To help ease congestion in the car parks, a new staff car park opened last month providing 100 extra spaces for staff permit holders. This has freed up space in the patients and visitors car parks. Plans are also being finalised for a new car park at the back of the Infirmary next to the helipad which will provide approximately 270 additional spaces. It is anticipated that this car park will be completed in January 2017 along with a full barrier pay on exit system.
Stephen Eames, chief executive at North Cumbria University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "I am aware that car parking has been an issue for some time now at the Trust, particularly at the Cumberland Infirmary. When reviewing the provision of parking, my absolute priority is the safety of our staff, patients and visitors and I have been very concerned about some of the incidents that have been reported to me in recent weeks.
"The police, ambulance service and fire service have been in touch to say they have experienced difficulties recently in accessing the Cumberland Infirmary due to cars parked inappropriately. This is very alarming as it is crucial that all emergency vehicles have easy access to our hospital sites.
"I would like to reiterate that these changes are being implemented to ensure the safety of those who use the Cumberland Infirmary. Cars parked haphazardly are dangerous for a number of reasons, including blocking a clear view for crossing the road, forcing people onto roads as cars block pavements, the increased risk of an accident and restricting access for emergency vehicles. I'm sure everybody will agree that this has to stop."
The Parking Charges will be issued by UK Parking Control (UKPC) and once issued; they cannot be withdrawn or cancelled by the Trust or its PFI partner. Appeals can be made through UK Parking Control and the process will be detailed on the Parking Charge (the appeals process document can be accessed on the Trust's website at http://www.ncuh.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/car-parking.aspx. The cost of a Parking Charge will be £40 if paid within 14 days and £70 thereafter in line with standard charges.
If a vehicle is found to be blocking access to the emergency services or parked on a clearway marked by double red lines, the vehicle may be removed via a registered external agency.


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#thrillerthursday 09/07
Dead Woman Walking by Sharon Bolton
"The Reacher-like thrills leading there generate adrenaline-fueled pleasure. Bolton, who also writes as S. J. Bolton, delivers another strong, resourceful female character in Jessica Lane."–Booklist
"Bolton's (Little Black Lies) latest stand-alone hits the ground running…VERDICT This will be the book of the fall for Bolton's fans and anyone who treasures the experience of staying up late reading just to find out what happens next."–Library Journal
The Essence of Malice by Ashley Weaver
"Sparkling…"–Publishers Weekly
"This is an excellent entrée into a delightful (librarian-penned) series."–Booklist
Good Me, Bad Me by Ali Land
"A deliberate pace and a skillfully woven plot conspire to create a visceral read that's at once a gripping psychological thriller and a devastating exploration of the damage wrought by childhood trauma."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Land asks if we are doomed to repeat the sins of our fathers—or, in this case, mothers—in her assured, creepy debut… Readers will be more than happy to go along for the ride and may be surprised how they feel about the conclusion, proving the unmistakable spell that Land has cast. Sly, unsettling, and impossible to put down."—Kirkus Reviews
The Seagull by Ann Cleeves
"Engrossing…This nuanced, adroitly paced tale should satisfy both series fans and new readers."–Publishers Weekly
Secrets in Death by J.D. Robb
"It is no secret that Robb's Eve Dallas series continues to be one of the most popular brands in crime fiction. Add that to this installment's perfectly executed plot, snappy pacing, and judicious sprinkling of dry humor, and you have a particularly enjoyable treat for loyal fans and curious new readers alike. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: With an initial run of 750,000 copies and copious publicity, Robb's new Eve Dallas title will be heavily requested."–Booklist
"Robb continues to impress…"–Publishers Weekly
The Woman Who Couldn't Scream by Christina Dodd
"With the fourth wildly original addition to her Virtue Falls series, Dodd takes more than a few creative risks and then brilliantly succeeds in this sexy, compulsively readable tale of romantic suspense."–Booklist
"Intriguing characters (including an especially horrifying villain), twin romances (Kateri and Stag's prickly sparring as well as Merida and Benedict's trust-challenged bond), and a complex plot that reveals itself with chilling precision keep the pages turning. VERDICT Tense, taut, and beautifully paced, this latest addition to Dodd's series is another stunner; it will appeal to romance and suspense fans alike. Dodd (Because I'm Watching) lives in Washington State."–Library Journal, starred review
For Your Consideration: September 2017 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles for the September 2017* LibraryReads list!
*Nominations are due July 20! Click here for the full list of 2017 deadlines.
DEAD WOMAN WALKING by Sharon Bolton
In this supenseful standalone thriller from LibraryReads author Sharon Bolton, the sole survivor of a hot-air balloon crash witnesses a murder as the balloon is falling. But the killer's also seen her, and he won't rest until he's eliminated the only witness to his crime.
To request a print ARC, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject "Dead Woman Walking" and your mailing address.*
SLEEP LIKE A BABY by Charlaine Harris
In the next installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling and LibraryReads author Charlaine Harris's Aurora Teagarden series, Roe has a newborn to care for, a vulnerable new marriage to nurture, and a new puzzle—who is this mystery woman dead in their backyard, and what happened to their home nurse, Virginia?
Download the e-galley from Edelweiss
THE ESSENCE OF MALICE by Ashley Weaver
"Don't be surprised by the Eiffel Tower on the cover; sparkling British amateur sleuth Amory Ames has traveled with husband Milo to Paris in response to a disturbing letter from his childhood nanny. She works for celebrated parfumier Helios Belanger, whose new perfume is about to be released. And our sleuthing couple is quite sure it's not the heady scent of the perfume that makes Belanger suddenly drop dead. Fourth installment in the Edgar-nominated, 1930s-set mystery series by librarian [and LibraryReads author] Weaver." — Library Journal, pre-pub alert
Download the e-galley from Edelweiss
SECRETS IN DEATH by J.D. Robb
"Gossip reporter Larinda Mars has been murdered at a way-too-cool Manhattan nightspot called Du Vin, and Lt. Eve Dallas is dismayed to learn that her dislikable victim kept her worse secrets from her column, instead using them for blackmail. Now Eve has a lot of dirty secrets to sort through, and she'll discover things she'd really rather not know. The latest in Robb's "In Death" series, optioned for TV; with a national laydown on September 5." — Library Journal, pre-pub alert


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Imagine if you could get micro-targeted leads ready to buy from you!
If you've ever wondered what the easiest way to convert your prospects into sales is, then here's the secret.
Give people what they want.
While I know that sounds too simple and like "duh", common sense, the reality is that implementing this is actually harder than it sounds.
This is simply because most of your customers don't know what they want. Some do, but most don't.
Bear with me for just a second.
How much easier would it be to getleads and sales if people TOLD YOU what they most desired?
All you 'd have to do is simply point them in the right direction and they 'd buy.
You don't have to spend hours trying to beg them to buy either.
How much easier would it be and how much faster could your business grow?
Here's how to do it …
Through segmentation, or in other words creating very specific email lists that cater to a very specific need and demographic.
You're essentially helping the person move closer and closer to the next steps … your products & services.
… and you can achieve this goal throughsurveys.
Follow this video course and learn how to generate high-quality leads.
Video 1 Introduction and Getting Started
To make sure that you get started right, we will start discussing how you can get into the right mindset of getting quality leads. You will also be given a quick overview of what's inside this video course, so you know exactly what to expect and that way you can implement this at a faster rate.
Video 2 –Why Surveys Are So Powerful
When it comes to getting the right data to sell your products and services, there is a special art that many salespeople use. There is a time to be proactive and sell – andthere are times when we need to do the opposite. We'll discuss why this is important and how it makes surveys even more powerful. We'll also discuss different types of surveys being used and the one we will be focusing on for this funnel.
Video 3 – Your End Goal
In this video, we will examine your end goal or objective. How your funnel will look like depends on this piece of the puzzle. Many people make the mistake of not analyzing this and jump straight in. Your end goal is a huge deciding factor as to how your layout will be set up, so this is crucial.
Video 4 – Your Product & Service
What are you selling? That is the big question. In order to fully understand who will buy your products and services and why they would, you need to fully understand the inner workings. So, in this video, we will break it apart, so you have a better picture of how to create your survey funnel.
Video 5 – The Buyer That Fits
Based on the previous video, we'll take what you learned and build upon that. We'll begin to analyze the buyer of your product & service in much more depth. This is important because if you don't know "who" will buy it and their exact demographics, it's going to be very hard to relate to them and get them to trust you.
Video 6 – The Typical Day
In this video, we'll take a look at the typical day of your buyers. Understanding their day, their frustrations, their pain points, what makes them happy and more is crucial. This is the data we need to put on the survey form.
Video 7- The Survey Form
By now you will have almost all of the data that you need to start brainstorming how your survey form will look. You'll get a better view of what questions to ask, how long your form will look, and much more.
Video 8 – The Mindmap
There is a reason for what you just learned up until this point. Now it's crucial that you begin to map out all the data that you gathered so you have a clear view on the step-by-step process you'll need to implement. Of course, if you don't know where to start, it's ok. We'll use a dummy example to show you the process.
Video 9 – Implementation to Segmentation
At thispoint, it's time to implement so that you can properly segment your buyers to speak to them individually. In this video, you'll learn what form app to use so that you can implement your survey successfully! You'll also learn how to integrate it into your email autoresponder system so that you can properly segment your email lists and start making the sales you so desire.
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Whether you're someone who lives to eat or eats to live, there's no getting around it... our digestion is central to our being. In fact, the center of our digestive system is located at the body's center point. When digestion is going smoothly, we're rewarded with a sense of well being. And, when it's not, the stomach lets us know.
Digestion affects our lives on many levels. For example, there's the obvious physical discomfort that occurs when the digestive process is going awry. This is an evolutionary safety mechanism... the body telling us that something needs to be fixed.
The foods you eat can make all the difference when it comes to improving our digestion, and alleviating common symptoms such as gas, bloating, poor nutrient absorption, and digestion. If your feeling sluggish, bloated, and low on energy, then taking a look at your digestive system is a great place to start.
An article from Britain's Daily Echo says that ayurveda is, "basically the food equivalent of 'if you're feeling hot, take off your jumper, or if you're feeling cold, put it back on".
If this is interesting and you'd like to learn more, Fusion Yoga is offering a three part series on Yoga and Nutrition led by Nutrition Counselor Ramona Lee and Yoga Instructor Mary Newell.
Ramona Lee has a love for food, cooking, nutrition and healthy living. She is a registered nurse and certified nutrition and wellness consultant. Her mission is to help individuals age successfully, achieve optimal health, and prevent degenerative diseases through positive food and lifestyle choices.


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Top Ten Tuesday-My Favorite Bible Verses
Feb 15, 2011
Choosing just 10 bible verses as my favorite is a difficult task. I have so many that have touched my heart in various seasons of my life. God's word always provides the direction and encouragement that we need in every circumstance.
- Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23
- Live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:10b-12
- Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
- Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. II Corinthians 1:3-4
- The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. Romans 8: 6b
- My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior. Luke 1:46
- But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33
- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
- I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. Psalm 40:1-2
- The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:17-18
These are some of my favorites, but I hardly even put a dent in some of my favorite Old Testament verses. Maybe that will be another Top Ten list for later.
I'd love to see a couple of your favorites! Leave them for me in the comments!


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Seattle Elopement | Maria-Lynn & Sean
Maria-Lynn and Sean were married at the Greenwood Masonic Lodge in Seattle. They are a fantastic couple. You could feel how much they were loved by their friends and family. After the ceremony, we took some photographs around Greenwood and then went to Tutta Bella for a pizza with some of their favorite people.


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Crewe Model Helicopter Club
Area Covered
If you live in Crewe and Nantwich, or the surrounding area, Sandbach or the Potteries and cannot find a club then give
us a call and see if Crewe is the one for you.
We could of course talk to anybody from anywhere who wishes to fly, it could be possible for visitors to enjoy a quick
The flying field has now moved near to Radway Green (see map) there is plenty of space to enjoy your hobby.
Members are friendly and helpful, you will learn from the knowledge they have gained over the years.
The club members believe in an hands on approach.
If there is a problem with your model then they will give you guidance but you do the work.
Always remember that safety is a must for all.


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Serve as a member of Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate.
Contribute to the fair and equitable opportunity for citizen's to improve or develop their property, in a manner that compliments the needs of our community. Evaluate concerns brought forth for appeal and evaluation, fairly and expeditiously.
Ed brings a background in project management, wetlands conservation and protection, advocacy, small business experience and is long term Newtown resident.
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How I got here
Finally, finally, finally, everything came together.
I didn't entirely believe it was possible. I worried that I'd be flitting about forever, never really finding a career that fit.
I should have known that all of that wandering would lead me somewhere surprising and delightful and totally me.
Because this is what happened: I was working full time as a librarian doing marketing and community development (yes, this is a thing), and freelancing on the side as a copywriter and designer.
I was good at my job, and enjoyed a lot of what I did. But I was doing it because it was the thing that made the most "sense" (and came with a good salary and a pension). I wasn't doing it because my heart wanted me to.
And so I wasn't happy. And it was exhausting.
This was before I learned that the right work will actually give you energy.
So I started exploring what might make me happy.
I've always been fascinated by psychology and personal development. And I had always thought about becoming a therapist, maybe, "someday."
Until I realized: I don't need to wait. If I want to do this, I can do it now.
In 2014 I enrolled in a three year psychotherapy training program. And for three years I studied Jung and dreamwork and Gestalt and somatic therapies and meditation, and so many other approaches and techniques. It was fascinating. It was fun. I was in my element.


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Tony Blair denies he is a war criminal as he attacks Jeremy Corbyn for 'standing by' as Syrians are 'beaten and starved'
Tony Blair has said he is not a "war criminal" and hit out at Jeremy Corbyn for "standing by" as Syria is "beaten and starved into submission."
The former Prime Minister launched an extraordinary attack on the Labour leader, who he accused of representing the "politics of protest."
He complained he had become a figure of "hate" because he had taken difficult decisions.
Mr Corbyn, a life-long pacifist, faced a rebellion from his shadow cabinet and MPs last year when he opposed British airstrikes in Syria.
A spokesman for Jeremy Corbyn dismissed the comments and inflamed tensions by repeatedly refusing to say the Labour leader would campaign alongside Mr Blair in the referendum if approached.
Asked if Mr Corbyn would share a platform with Mr Blair to call for an In vote, the spokesman said: "We have no plans to share a platform with Tony Blair."
Speaking to Bloomberg, Mr Blair said: "I'm accused of being a war criminal for removing Saddam Hussein -- who by the way was a war criminal -- and yet Jeremy is seen as a progressive icon as we stand by and watch the people of Syria barrel-bombed, beaten and starved into submission and do nothing."
He added: "There's a guy whose face is on the placard. That's me: Hate that guy.
"You're the person in power taking difficult decisions. Jeremy is the guy with the placard, he's the guy holding it. One's the politics of power and the other's the politics of protest."
Asked about Mr Blair's comments, a Labour spokesman said it was "not corrected" that Jeremy Corbyn is leading a "protest" party.
The spokesman also rejected the suggestion Mr Corbyn shared any blame for the deaths of Syrians from the civil war, saying he opposed air strikes to help secure "peace".
It comes as Mr Corbyn is preparing to call for Tony Blair to be investigated for war crimes in the wake of a damning Chilcot report into Britain's involvement in the Iraq War.
Mr Blair's reputation is expected to be seriously "damaged" by the upcoming Inquiry, according to a senior source who has discussed the report with its authors.
It is understood that Mr Corbyn will not row back from calls he made last year for Mr Blair to stand trial for war crimes if he is found to have broken the law over the 2003 conflict.
Mr Blair has refused to say whether he will accept the verdict of the Chilcot report when it is released in July.
The former Labour leader said he will have to wait until reading the full findings before reacting, fuelling speculation he may challenge some of the central claims.
Asked last year, as a contender for the Labour leadership, if Mr Blair should be charged for war crimes, Mr Corbyn said: "If he's committed a war crime, yes. Everyone who's committed a war crime should be.
"I think it was an illegal war, I'm confident about that, indeed [former UN secretary general] Kofi Annan confirmed it was an illegal war, and therefore he has to explain to that.
"Is he going to be tried for it, I don't know. Could he be tried for it? Possibly."