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Battling addiction can be a long, difficult process. Given the stigma that often comes with addiction, it's not always an easy thing to discuss with friends and family, let alone the public. However, that doesn't mean all celebrities want to stay quiet about their very personal battle. Sean Penn's son, Hopper, is speaking out about a serious struggle, and credits his father for helping him work towards recovery.
In an interview with ES Magazine, Hopper — who will appear in the upcoming Brad Pitt film War Machine, out later this year — discussed how he got involved with drugs, which led to his dad giving him a painful choice. According to Hopper's interview, Penn gave him the option between a rehab bed or the bus stop:
"I went to rehab because I woke up in a hospital and my dad was like, 'Rehab? Or bus bench?' I was like, 'I'll take the bed.'"
The 23-year-old model, who is also the son of House Of Cards actress Robin Wright, told ES Magazine that he really "fell into the wrong crowd." Though he previously described himself as a "pothead," the actor told the magazine that "meth was the main [drug]" that brought him to a place where he desperately needed help. Hopper explained:
"Thank God I got out of that because that was the worst time in my life... because it's not fun when it gets to a point where you just need it."
Hopper isn't the only celebrity speaking out about getting clean. Demi Lovato recently celebrated her fifth anniversary of her sobriety. Just this week, Ben Affleck released a public statement about completing rehab for alcohol addiction to his Facebook. Eliza Dushku recently gave an empowering speech about overcoming substance addiction at the New Hampshire Youth Summit on Opioid Awareness.
While Hopper doesn't owe the press details of his personal battle, the more stories about celebrities overcoming addiction, the less seeking treatment will be stigmatized.


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How to fix the future? Analysis of and proposals for selected public policies in Macedonia
Editors: Blagica Petreski and Despina Tumanoska
Gender and motherhood wage gaps in Macedonia: Manual for calculation with applications in STATA
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Migration as social protection: Analysis of Macedonian, Albanian and Serbian remittance-receiving households
Marjan Petreski, Blagica Petreski (Eds.)
How is public money spent? Cost-benefit analysis of selected public policies in Macedonia MKD version – ALB version
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Serving patients of Erwin, Jonesborough, and Greeneville, TN
Temporomandibular joint disorder, also referred to as TMJ or TMD, affects millions of people. It is a disorder that is often overlooked by primary care physicians, leaving the patient to suffer in pain with seemingly no end in sight. TMJ disorder means the jaw is misaligned, causing strain and stress on the temporomandibular (jaw) joints. The disorder can cause pain ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain that impedes your ability to function. When left untreated, TMD presents chronic symptoms, including pain and frequent headaches.
However, TMD can easily be treated with the use of neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on finding the ideal alignment of your jaw. When the jaw joints are working together in harmony TMD symptoms will subside, leaving the patient with a comfortable bite, and freeing them of TMD symptoms.
Here are some frequently asked questions about TMJ disorder, and how your Greeneville neuromuscular dentists at Tusculum Dental Care diagnose and treat the ailment.
What causes TMJ disorder?
There are various factors that can cause TMJ disorder that may include:
- Injury to the jaw, face, mouth, head or neck muscles
- Bruxism, which is teeth grinding and clenching (often done while sleeping)
- Dislocation of the jaw joint
- Arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Stress that leads to tightening of the jaw and facial muscles regularly
- Missing teeth
- Misaligned or crooked teeth or teeth that have drifted out of place
There could even be other causes of TMD, although this list is some of the more common causes.
What are the symptoms of TMJ disorder?
Symptoms of TMJ disorder may vary for each patient, although these are the most common issues associated with it:
- Pain in the jaw or face
- Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw when chewing or opening mouth wide
- Pain in jaws when eating
- Difficulty chewing
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Lockjaw
- Limited range of motion in the jaw
- Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
- Uneven or uncomfortable bite
- Chronic pain anywhere throughout the body
If you experience any one of these symptoms, it is important to be evaluated by a Greeneville neuromuscular dentist like the ones on staff at Tusculum Dental Care. We use special diagnostic tools paired with our expertise and experience to determine the severity of your TMJ disorder and derive a specific treatment plan to help you get your life back.
Will my TMJ disorder go away?
TMJ disorder will not go away, although often patients mask their pain with medication, it still does not treat the source of the problem. Masking pain with medication may take care of the pain itself, but does not correct the problem at the source. Headaches will reappear; head or neck pain resurfaces, and often does so with more intensity than before. If you or someone you know suffers from the effects of TMJ disorder, consider a consultation with Tusculum Dental Care.
Why see a neuromuscular dentist about TMJ disorder?
A neuromuscular dentist has specialized training and experience in focusing on finding harmony and balance between the mouth and jaw. Often, physicians treat common symptoms that are associated with TMJ disorder by simply masking the pain. Meaning, TMJ disorder is often misdiagnosed by physicians as another type of chronic disorder. However, a neuromuscular dentist can get to the source of the problem, and provide treatment to eliminate your pain without the need for surgery or prescription medications in some cases.
How is TMJ disorder treated?
Treatment for TMJ disorder will vary, depending on the severity and the cause. However, at Tusculum Dental Care, our Greeneville neuromuscular dentists have found that many of our patients with TMD have experienced a great deal of relief by way of a custom-made oral appliance. By using diagnostic tools that help us determine your proper bite alignment, we can custom design an oral appliance that is right for you. The purpose of the appliance is to hold the lower jaw in proper alignment, which alleviates the irritation of the jaw joint, and other symptoms associated with TMJ.
The oral appliance is usually worn at night, although some patients may need to wear the appliance during the day initially. Since the oral appliance is adjustable, we can be sure to adjust it as necessary to accommodate any changes in your bite.
How soon will I see results?
Many of our patients experience relief from their TMD symptoms almost immediately. However, each patient is different, and it may take a little longer for your symptoms to disappear.
Why choose our oral appliances?
Oral appliances are sold online and in many retailers. However, these are a one-size-fits-all appliance, and cannot possibly provide the best treatment because TMJ disorder must be treated on a case-by-case basis. The oral appliances fabricated at Tusculum Dental Care also are of a higher quality than the store-bought ones. Finding the precise resting position of the jaw is part of what a neuromuscular dentist does in finding relief for the patient, hence why a customized oral appliance is the best treatment. Save yourself time, and money, by skipping these discounted oral appliances from the store that are full of empty promises.
Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ Disorder – Greeneville
To learn more about temporomandibular joint disorder or to find treatment for your jaw pain and headaches, contact the office of Tusculum Dental Care today by calling (423) 639-7575 or (423) 639-4176 to schedule a consultation.
Tusculum Dental Care is here to serve the needs of patients in the areas of Greeneville, Jonesborough, and Erwin, Tennessee.


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In 2016, Apple released the following iPhone models: iPhone SE, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. Although it was released in the same year as tenth generation iPhone models, it actually belonged to the same litter as the ninth generation phones (the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus).
The phone was hailed as an affordable solution for those who wanted an Apple phone product. However, that alone wasn't able to guarantee its longevity: the phone was pulled off the market on September 2018 along with the iPhone 6S and iPhone X.
Before being discontinued, rumors were spreading about the arrival of an iPhone SE 2. In other words, a successor to the first model. The yearly Apple event made it very clear that the model, which was the last to feature a 3.5mm headphone jack, was on the way out.
This year, however, Apple once again began selling the product. It did so quietly and at a discounted rate. And those who want to get their hands on it are out of luck: units have already sold out.
So, all the buzz for the coming of an updated iPhone SE just turned out to be a re-release of an old model that is now, again, no longer in stock.
The iPhone SE's short life
A lot of products these days don't enjoy a long shelf life. New smartphone models are declared ancient a year into their run. This is true of Apple's products given they release a new unit every year.
However, some units managed to hold on for a few years longer before being finally put out of its misery. The iPhone SE is one of those that didn't last long in the market. Then again, two years is quite a long time in terms of smartphones given that the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 only lasted for a little over a year.
But such is the life of smartphones these days: short.
The rumored iPhone SE 2
The features that made the iPhone SE 2 a delight among some critics was its small size, its sufficient functionality, and its reasonable price. It was the iPhone suggestion for those who wanted an iPhone but didn't want to pay actual iPhone prices. In other words: the phone wasn't completely bad.
So what would the supposed iPhone SE 2 have looked like?
Rumors that started circling way before the annual Apple event in September mentioned a size smaller than the original SE. Also, the phone was supposed to have a glass back. And best of all: it was to retain its headphone jack, a feature newer iPhones no longer have.
Others speculated that the SE 2 would feature Apple's A10 Fusion chip and 2GB of RAM. It would also come in 32GB or 128GB storage variants.
In 2019, these rumors and speculations were put to bed with news of the re-selling of the original iPhone SE at cheaper prices. This goes to show that "news" of upcoming releases are best taken with a grain of salt.


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About Grasshopper
Grasshopper is perfect for the small to medium sized business. We help you save with a Grasshopper coupon code. Grasshopper PBX is marketed as "The Entrepreneur's Phone System," and, in essence, it is exactly that. Grasshopper is an online phone service that allows entrepreneurs to set up a professional phone system that can be accessed from anywhere with a single mobile device. Here, we take a look at each one and evaluate what they can do for your company.Good: Grasshopper RampWhat you get: To begin, every Grasshopper PBX package comes with a set of "Included Features." These Included Features include: A Custom Main Greeting, Unlimited Extensions, On Hold Music, A Name Directory, Unlimited Call Handling, Conference Calling, A Voice Studio, Call Forwarding, Call Screening, and Voicemail/Fax to Email.With the Ramp package, you get all of these features for 500 minutes per month, plus access to 1 Toll Free/Local Number. That being said, the Ramp package is a great place to start for the home user and small business owner alike.Better: Grasshopper GrowWhat you get: The Grasshopper Grow package comes with all Included Features and gives you 2,000 minutes of usage per month. In addition, the Grow package will boost you up to 2 Toll Free/Local Phone numbers, giving you the freedom to expand operations at any time.Best: Grasshopper MaxWhat you get: At 10,000 minutes per month, the Grasshopper Max package is designed for businesses with heavy phone usage, such as those that provide extensive customer support. This plan also gives you 1 additional phone number, raising your total to three.All-in-AllGrasshopper PBX offers a creative and affordable solution to a system that every business needs. By linking professional phone service to the mobile device, Grasshopper PBX can allow entrepreneurs to remain both organized and in communiqué wherever they may happen to be. For these reasons, we give Grasshopper PBX a 4.3/5.


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We have 9 menu items this March that can be made with a soy chicken stand-in, plus 3 delicious seafood dinners. These dinners are great for families following a vegetarian diet and families observing Lent. Check store for soy chicken stand-in availability prior to ordering.
Soy options:
- Pub Style Chicken with Mashed Potatoes
- Southwest Pulled Pork with Confetti Cornbread
- Sherry Cream Chicken
- Beef Tip Stroganoff over Egg Noodles
- Chicago Style Choice Cut Chicken with Red Skin Potatoes
- Chicken and Pasta with Lemon & Artichoke Sauce
- Meatball Marinara Stuffed French Bread
- Greek Island Shrimp with Pasta
- Pesto Cheese Ravioli with Chicken & Walnuts
Seafood items:
- Greek Island Shrimp with Pasta
- Market Salmon with Corn Medley
- Seafood Cioppino
To place your Dream Dinners order, visit dreamdinners.com and find a location near you. Be sure to contact your store and verify they have the soy chicken stand-in available. On checkout please specify you are opting for the soy option under the special instructions. Contact your store for questions or details.


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When it comes to boosting traffic to your website, you have two basic options: pay-per-click (PPC) advertising or search engine optimization (SEO). You can pay for traffic using the PPC advertising programs provided by Google Adwords, Yahoo Search Marketing and others.
The main difference between Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click(PPC) is that traffic coming from SEO (organic) is free while traffic generated from PPC is not free (as the name implies you have to pay a cost per click)
PPC's true strengths are its speed and expansiveness. With a PPC campaign, you can be on the first page for a multitude of targeted terms within a day. However, the terms can cost anywhere from pennies to many dollars per click; also, for a PPC campaign to be done correctly, it's usually best to hire a firm that can manage it full time. This can mean that PPC campaigns can get very expensive, very quickly – especially when done correctly.
However, when it comes to the long term lifeline of your internet marketing, the result is clear – SEO offers the better value in search marketing. You won't rank #1 overnight, but SEO is more affordable and the longterm benefits have been proven. All of these facts demonstrate that your company should spend more of its time and resources focusing on SEO vs. PPC.


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I was doing some research on post-structuralist theory (go figure?) when I came across some "childfree" crap and decided to give it a google.
As you stated in your blog, even as a parent I can see that there is some validity to a miniscule portion of their arguments. Are bratty kids and negligent parents annoying? Sure. Is my neighbor's barking dog annoying? Sure…but I don't make it my life's mission statement.
What I find so disturbing about these people is twofold:
1) They don't just want to not have children. They HATE children (and defend this position by saying that there is a line between hating and harming…I'd argue that that line is a little too thin to be toyed with) and HATE pretty much anyone who has children (sure, they supposedly distinguish between "breeders" and parents. Yet, when I did a little snooping I didn't find anyone referring to someone who had a child as anything but a breeder..which would make sense because one site listed anyone who doesn't agree with her manifesto as a "breeder"). They pretty much blame the children for their own existence and qualify their hate with the assumption that in order to be "good parents" one must be omnipotent and omniscient so that we can predict EVERY move our child makes in order to avoid even a moment of ill behavior.
2) There are so damn many of them – and they are organizing! It makes me shudder to think that one of these jackasses might be stealing precious oxygen from the human race – much less my son. You know how you watch television and you see all those ads for medications waiting to be removed by the FDA in 6 to 8 months and you think about the organizing that it took to get that kind of garbage on television? These shit-monkeys are next.
It is often said (among people who think) that it is rarely a good idea to create a revolution that exists solely to be "against". It is reactionary. It is defined by that which it struggles against. It begins to become indistinguishable from that which it fights against because the dichotomy is established, a binary opposition grounded and one thing begins to exist only in relation to the other.
Why decide that the mantra of your life should revolve around a class of people you don't like? Wouldn't your energy be better spent somewhere else? I mean…seriously…you think spending time internet bashing a four year old and calling a helpless child disgusting names is a NOBLE pursuit?
If you do…I have one word for ya…sterilization. The world doesn't need more of your gene pool.
If only a few more parents had decided to be childfree…most notably Mr. & Mrs. Hitler, Mr. & Mrs. Stalin and the parents of any shite-wad who is a member of Childfree.


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Microblading has become among the hottest trends inside the semi-permanent makeup world, devoted to eyebrows. Women from around the world took benefit from these safe and new methods to achieve fuller looking and sculpted brows.
Listed here is a list of a number of the get noticed benefits of microblading:
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1. Gives Skin Diseases Like Baldness Or Alopecia A Brow Which Is Natural Looking
Microblading was founded originally in Asia for the cancer patients which had undergone chemotherapy that resulted in either significant or complete baldness. Microblading will benefit any individual which includes experienced hair thinning or slow hair growth caused from your disease. Natural and crisp looking characteristics related to microblading causes it to become hard to determine that you may have had such a procedure done.
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2. Won't Smear Or Smudge Off, Even With A Dynamic Lifestyle
Microblading involves implanting the pigment to the 1st three layers of the epidermis. Without the need to apply makeup, most women have noticed how they may now enjoy physical activities without having to be worried about what their eyebrows will look like after sweating. For instance, makeup high on your eyebrows would probably run down your skin following a hot yoga or intense aerobics session. With micro-bladed eyebrows you never have to worry about this embarrassing problem again.
3. The Session Only Takes 1 and ½ Hours
Consider setting aside 1 and ½ hours from day, to savor worry-free eyebrows for up to three years. For example, should you be spending about 5-minutes each day to guarantee the perfectly shaped brows, you will be spending 5X365= 1825 minutes every year. Micro-bladed eyebrows ensure you will enjoy perfectly sculpted, hassle-free eyebrows every single day.
4. Virtually Painless
If you attend the first micro-blading session the experienced microblading artist will apply a numbing cream to the brows. This cream is why the entire process nearly pain-free. You could possibly feel a "carving" sensation if the pigment is inserted into your skin.
5. Can Last Around 3 Years
Microblading can be a technique that lasts everything from 1 to 3 years, that is to be based on the skin type and environmental factors including sun exposure. Microblading is considered semi-permanent tattoos. This may also permit a means to alter your brow shape in accordance with the latest trends, simply because they only last for up to three years.
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Have you ever noticed tattoos who have turned coming from a black color to green? This will likely not occur with microblading. Pigments that happen to be used with this method are organic and made specially so that they won't change color. With time they may gradually lose saturation, that is an indicator to go for a feeling-up session.
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This technique is regarded as minimally invasive and extremely safe when performed by an experienced, qualified and professional microblading artist. Furthermore, the procedure is combined with minimal downtime, so that you reach benefit from the results of full and sculpted eyebrows in just a few short days in tattooing near 90749 California.


text: Know All About Hayward, California SHARE THIS TWEET THIS SHARE THIS COMMENT LOVE THIS 1 E-mail Located close to a popular tourist destination- San Francisco and an economic powerhouse- Silicon Valley, Hayward enjoys a central location and acts as a home base for visitors. The panoramic vistas of the Bay alone are enough to lure visitors into this charming city. The other draws of the city are its exceptional natural beauty, diverse cultural and art scene, and a plethora of other tourist spots. The city offers a surfeit of outdoor pursuits like biking, hiking, boating, birdwatching, picnicking and much more. Hayward has plenty to please each tourist. So, if you're wondering where to go for next vacation, you surely must think no further than Hayward. Image By Mercurywoodrose (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons History of Hayward Dive into the rich history of Hayward! The early inhabitants on the Hayward area were the Ohlone and Yrgin Indians and they occupied the area for about 3,000 years. About 27,000 acres of land was granted to Guillermo Castro in 1843 by the Mexican government and it stretched from the Bay area to the present-day Hayward, San Lorenzo and Castro Valley. He named the land Rancho San Lorenzo. In 1851, William Dutton Hayward, an explorer purchased several acres of land from Guillermo Castro. That land is now the Downtown Hayward. Hayward established a small general store at the corner of Mission Boulevard and A Street. This store served as a main stop on the road between San Jose and Oakland. Later, William Hayward built a Haywards Hotel and the surrounding areas were known as "Haywards" after the hotel of William Hayward. In 1868, the South part of Hayward experienced a M7.0 earthquake that damaged almost the whole area. It was called as the "Great San Francisco Earthquake". In the 19th century, stores, fruits and cattle ranches proliferated on the land and in the early 20th century, the Hayward area was labelled as the "Heart of the Garden of Eden". In 1860, the post office was first set up in the area. In 1876, the town was official incorporated as "Haywards". The "s" in Haywards was officially dropped in 1911. In 1919, the first Hayward- San Mateo Bridge was opened, connecting Hayward to the San Francisco Peninsula. The city was named as the "City of Hayward" in 1928. Later, in 1950, it was known as the 'Apricot City' and also served as a home to the Hunt's Cannery. Post WWII, several housing developments occurred in the city replacing the ranches and farms. In the 1950s and 60s, the city experienced growth and also the population increased from 14,000 to 72,000, almost five times. Today, the city has almost a population of 150,000 and is the 6th largest city in the Bay region. Also, it is a flourishing center of manufacturing, trade and commerce. Nicknamed as the "Heart of the Bay", Hayward has turned into one of the most desirable place for companies and industries. Today, it is one of the Top Ten most diverse cities in the U.S. state of California. Important Locations in Hayward Hayward is home to several open spaces and parks offering a surfeit of recreational activities. It also has several attractions of all kinds. Hayward Area Historical Society: Dive into the rich and diverse history of Hayward at the Hayward Area Historical Society. It features a museum and library that houses art, artifacts and historical information of Hayward. Japanese Gardens: The Japanese Gardens is more than 3 acres of botanical garden that features bonsai and plants set in traditional Japanese style. It is California's oldest Japanese garden that is outlined in traditional style. It is a perfect spot for some relaxation and tranquility. Don Castro Regional Recreation Park: The Don Castro Regional Recreation Park features waterfront trails and wide variety of wildlife. The park's lagoon has clear waters. It is a perfect spot for fishing, picnic, wildlife spotting and hiking. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center: The Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center features the ecology of the Bay Area. It has interactive exhibits on the Bay, Aquariums, maps, videos and a gift shop. It is an educational tour spot for the local schools where children can learn about nature, aquatic life and other related subjects. Outdoor activities galore here, including picnicking, hiking, birdwatching and fishing. Sulphur Creek Nature Center: The Sulphur Creek Nature Center is wildlife rehabilitation and a nature center that features variety of animals and plants. It also has a wildflower garden. Get close to nature and spot diverse wildlife at this spot. It serves as an educational spot for local schools. The Douglas Morrison Theatre: Catch a live stage show at The Douglas Morrison Theater. Musicals, concerts and plays are performed here. It can accommodate about 250 people. McConaghy House Museum: Peek into the past of Hayward at the McConaghy House Museum. It is a 12-room farmhouse that features the history of McConaghy family. It is a beautiful treasure filled with artifacts and memorabilia. Docents are dressed in period garbs and tell the story of the family and the city's past. Meek Mansion: Take a tour of the historic mansion when in Hayward- The Meek Mansion. This Victorian mansion is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Sun Gallery: Browse the work of arts by the professional and up-and-coming artists at the Sun Gallery. The gallery also hosts art classed for kids. To know more about the important locations in Hayward, click here. People and Culture of Hayward Hayward has ethnically and culturally diverse population. Its cultural diversity is prominent in the heritage sites and art facilities. It is a welcoming and friendly city that embraces one and all. Also, it supports LGBT community. It hosts a gay prom every year, since 1995. The population of the city comprises of White, African American, Native Americans, Asians, Pacific Islander and several other races. Time Zone and Phone Codes of Hayward Time Zone Hayward, CA lies in the Pacific Time Zone UTC-GMT Offset: Hayward is GMT/UTC-8hours during Standard Time and GMT/UTC-7hours during Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time Usage: Hayward uses Daylight Saving Time Time Zone Abbreviation: PST is abbreviated for Pacific Standard Time and PDT is abbreviated for Pacific Daylight Time Phone Code Hayward Area code: 510 Best Time to Visit Hayward It is good to visit Hayward, just about anytime, due to its temperate climate. However, the best time to visit Hayward is September through November (autumn season) and March through April (spring season). These seasons are a good bet and offer pleasant and comfortable temperatures. The skies are clear, the days are warm and the nights are crisp. Surprisingly, even summers are not so warm. And if you do not want to elbow your way through the crowd, winter is a good time to visit Hayward. Important Locations in Hayward Map Guide


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NCR Corp. plans to build bank machines that will let users access their accounts and withdraw cash through wireless handsets or electronic organizers using infrared or Bluetooth technology.
The Dayton, Ohio-based vendor plans to run consumer trials later this year.
NCR officials demonstrated a prototype machine — dubbed "Freedom" — at NCR Canada Ltd.'s Toronto headquarters Thursday.
Unlike conventional bank machines, Freedom has no screen or keyboard – which makes it less expensive to maintain, said Tim Wiggins, NCR's senior marketing manager for self-service strategic solutions. Users would have to access the automated teller machine (ATM) through their cellular phones or personal digital assistants (PDAs).
"I would be going up to the street corner, I've got my own PDA or mobile phone, I say, 'I want some cash,' I select my account, I enter a PIN," Wiggins said. "I get the cash dispensed out of the ATM and I get the transaction downloaded to my mobile phone or personal device."
NCR plans to make both the bank machines themselves and the software that users would need on their devices in order to access the machines.
No Canadian banking customers or wireless carrier partners have been announced.
Banks could use the software to let their customers check balances, access cash and store electronic receipts as part of their banking package, according to NCR.
It will take several years before this sort of device becomes mainstream, said Warren Chaisatien, personal computing and Internet infrastructure analyst for IDC Canada Ltd. Vendors have to agree on which wireless standard will dominate the market, the technology puts another devices between the user and the bank machine and consumers will be concerned about security, Chaisatien added.
But a major advantage to the device is privacy, Wiggins said.
Users who want to get cash from a machine could enter the amount on their mobile device from a different location, and then enter their PIN when they approach the bank machines. Information would be transmitted using infrared or Bluetooth, a wireless data transfer standard originally developed by Swedish manufacturer Telfonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson in 1994.
Bluetooth has been touted as a technology with a variety of uses, such as connecting PCs to peripherals, cellular phones and PDAs.
"Bluetooth is in its infancy," Wiggins said but added, "We're going to see a lot of Bluetooth devices at the end of the year."
The technology is designed to transfer data at rates of 1 Mbps at distances of up to 10 metres. Vendors supporting the technology include Ericsson, Nokia, Hewlett-Packard, 3Com, Microsoft, Toshiba, Intel and IBM.


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Caring for Seniors with End-Stage Illness
Advice for families and caregivers
The end stage may arrive after years of successful management of a chronic illness. Or it may arrive suddenly, after an acute attack. Whatever the cause, caregivers have a significant role to play, giving emotional support and doing small things that let the senior know that he or she is loved.
What can I do to make my parent feel better at the end stage?
Is there any typical response when people learn they are at the end stage?
Is it appropriate to bring up end-of-life treatment decisions and burial issues at the end stage?
Now that my parent is at the end stage, should I expect a sudden period of energy and alertness?
My parent is anxious about dying. Would relaxation techniques help at the end stage?
My parent has reached the end stage. Is there any one right way to say goodbye?
How do I go about finding a caregiver for my parent who is at the end stage?
When a patient reaches the end stage, treatment can no longer offer a cure and the focus turns to making the patient as comfortable as possible. This involves treating pain as aggressively as possible and may require balancing the degree of lucidity the patient wants to maintain with the degree of pain relief sought. Treatment for anxiety, depression and nausea are also often needed. At this point, many people turn to hospice care.
Here are some things you can do that can help:
- Spend time with your parent, not necessarily talking but gently touching or holding his or her hand, and giving comfort and reassurance in a calm manner. Your presence and touch may do wonders.
- Another option is to rub your parent's hands and feet gently. Or give your parent a gentle massage, which will make him or her feel good and also help with blood circulation. If you use lotion, make sure there is no alcohol in it, as that will cause the skin to dry.
- Soaking your parent's feet and hands in warm water can be soothing.
- If your parent is at home, use an eggshell mattress to make the bed more comfortable.
- To make chairs more comfortable, consider foam cushions.
- Keep your parent warm with as many blankets as necessary.
- If your parent is disoriented, frequently let your parent know where he or she is, who is present and what time of day it is.
- To keep your parent's mouth moist, keep offering sips of water through a straw. If your parent can't swallow, try glycerin swabs.
- Offer several small meals a day rather than three large ones.
- Invite a clergy person to meet with your parent, if that is something your parent would like.
- Some people at this stage benefit from talking with a therapist or hospice worker to help put their life in a meaningful perspective.
Family and friends should be prepared for conversations about the meaning of the patient's life and for reflections on different painful or wonderful moments. They may be apologized to, thanked, or accused. Some patients maintain the same emotional style they always evinced, while others may become much more expressive of their feelings. This can be either difficult or a relief, or both, for family and friends who had become used to one way of interacting with the patient and who aren't prepared for a very different style.
It may seem awkward to discuss burial preferences, but your parent may be grateful to discuss them now, since the doctor has presumably informed him or her that the end stage has been reached. If your parent hasn't already written a living will clarifying advance directives as to what kind of care he does and does not want near the end -- including such things as resuscitation and intubation preferences -- this is the time to do it. Your parent's wishes in these matters should be shared with both the physician and the family. Ideally your parent will empower someone to make health care decisions if he or she is no longer able to do so, and will give someone trustworthy durable power of attorney over financial affairs.
Not everyone has this period and it is impossible to anticipate who will. Some people, however, do experience sudden energy and alertness shortly before dying. During this time they are able to connect with loved ones, which often feels like a miracle and enables both the patient and the loved ones to express their feelings. But this resurgence doesn't last long, and the patient usually dies soon after.
They might. It is worth a try. Discuss the different techniques with your parent and see which one, if any, he or she feels most comfortable with. Then encourage your parent to practice the most appealing one for a few days to see if he or she gets any relief. If not, your parent could try another one. Your parent could also speak to a doctor about anti-anxiety meditation and/or try counseling -- either with a therapist, clergy person or hospice worker -- to put his or her life in perspective and come to terms with it.
While some die quickly and suddenly, with no chance to say good bye, others know that they are dying and are able to take advantage of that time to make amends for whatever they regret, and to let those closest to them know how much they have meant to the patient. This also allows loved ones to let the patient know how important he or she has been in their lives, and can enable the passing to be as loving as possible. Of course, families have all sorts of complications, and it is therefore impossible to offer one right way to say good bye.
Care.com is a website that lists hospices and people throughout the United States who provide care to seniors, includes photos and descriptions of their experience, and does free background checks for members. You can search by zip code. For specific listings, go to: Care.com.


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The Orange County Tea Party Patriots 2010 will be holding a Tax Day Tea Party Rally on April 15, in Santa Ana, at the Plaza Of The Flag, located at 700 Civic Center Drive West.
Here is a message from the rally organizers:
Come let your voice be heard. Our exciting guests will be encouraging and empowering you in restoring America to its roots in Liberty, Constitution and our inherent Rights. Bring your signs, your friends, your family and your love of country. Our event will be respectful and plans to leave the Plaza cleaner than we found it, so please be prepared to take home anything you bring. See you in the Plaza!
The event appears to be dominated by Republican speakers, including Assemblyman Chuck DeVore, Assemblyman Van Tran, and OC GOP Chairman Scott Baugh.
The choice of Tran as a speaker is curious given that he is running in the OC GOP primary for the right to challenge Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, who serves the Santa Ana area. I wonder if there will be counter-protesters there to "welcome" Tran, who is known for being viciously anti-Latino?
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There are many reasons to love photographing in the studio. One of these reasons is having complete control of the lighting. Last week, RMSP instructors Sarah Chaput de Saintonge and Quinn Ryan demonstrated two different ways of utilizing studio lighting. In the first video below, you can watch both shoots! Sarah demonstrates a way to replicate natural light in a studio. Often, all of the studio lights and gear can be daunting to photographers. Sarah shows you that all of the fancy gear is not always necessary. Quinn then shows some of the lighting equipment we have here at our school, and explores the possibilites of professional lighting equipment with a black and white studio shot.
Here is a list of the gear used during this shoot:
- Arri 300W Tungsten Light (expensive tungsten light used in the video)
- Impact Tungsten Light (cheap tungsten light)
- Profoto D2 Light
- Profoto 2×3 Softbox
- Profoto 5′ Octabox
- Manfrotto Boom Stand
- Profoto Air Remote
- Canon 5D Mark IV
- Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art Lens
In the second video below, you can follow up with Quinn and Sarah to watch how they edit the images they took during the live stream. Quinn edits her photo only in Adobe Lightroom, explaining black and white tones and fine adjustments in Lightroom. Sarah then edits her photo in Adobe Photoshop and does some slightly more advanced edits to her image.


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Hi everyone-
We hope that you are doing well and finding what you need to care for yourself during this time. As we enter an especially challenging Winter season, we are trying to spend some time reflecting on our work and what it means to us (and, hopefully, to others).
As we noted in our last post, we began 2020 in January by reflecting as a group on the role of art and music in imagining and creating a more just and equitable world. We are, of course, still reflecting on this, and it will continue to be at the center of everything we do moving forward.
As we prepare for new moments of joy and struggle in 2021, we wanted to share a few of the authors and works that have been guiding us to this point. Each of the books shown here draws beautiful connections between ideas of music, education, and society as a whole. We thought you might enjoy them as some Winter reading or a last minute holiday gift (including for yourself). The titles and authors are as follows:
Buck – A Memoir :: MK Asante
I Put a Spell on You – The Autobiography of Nina Simone :: Nina Simone
Go Ahead in the Rain – Notes to A Tribe Called Quest :: Hanif Abduraqib (also check out They Can't Kill Us Until they Kill Us)
We Want To Do More Than Survive – Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom :: Bettina L. Love
Glitter Up the Dark – How Pop Music Broke the Binary :: Sasha Geffen
Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues – Education for Liberation of Black and Brown Girls :: Monique W. Morris
Hip Hop Genius – Remixing High School Education :: Sam Seidel


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Glaswegian indie outfit Belle and Sebastian has had a rather productive run since its inception 17 years ago. Gold records, a devout fanbase, numerous tours that brought the band to this country — not bad for a group that cloaked itself in anonymity for the first few years. But lately, founder Stuart Murdoch has immersed himself in finishing his film God Help the Girl — a semi-autobiographical story about kids who overcome a difficult period of their lives by making music. As a result, the band hasn't released anything since 2010's Belle and Sebastian Write About Love.
Granted, a disc of B-sides and remixes (The Third Eye Centre) should be here by the time you read this, but one would think the rest of the band is getting restless.
"Ehhh — maybe a little bit," says keyboardist Chris Geddes, his voice rising almost an octave, as he replies. "You can't really begrudge [Murdoch] doing things outside the band, because it's his vision that brought the band together in the first place. His songs are what kind of give the band the longevity it's had. So it would be fairly petty to really begrudge him doing something outside."
Geddes, who has been with the band since its debut album, Tigermilk, also realizes that the occasional hiatus keeps the band members fresh for when they do reconvene. "We have taken longish breaks along the way, which I think probably helps," he says, on the phone from Glasgow. "Also, a lot of the bands that can be seen as our contemporaries ... have re-formed already, like Pavement and Pulp. They're on their second time out already. So we've still got that to look forward to as well."
Lately the band has been preparing for its upcoming U.S. tour, assembling a set list that spans its whole catalog, and possibly sticking in a few new songs, something it's never done before. Plans are underway to work on a new album once the tour ends. The return to the U.S., including the band's first appearance in Pittsburgh, feels a bit like a homecoming, Geddes says. It's recorded a few albums on our shores and, more significantly, he says that people have always connected with the music, despite the focus on protagonists in their native city.
If You're Feeling Sinister, the band's sophomore album, was actually the first to hit the United States, since Tigermilk was initially released at home on a smaller label. The band became an immediate hit with college radio, whose denizens embraced its brand of understated pop. Stuart Murdoch's plaintive voice sung elaborate tales that often contrasted darker stories with the bright melodies, making the whole thing sound like a blend of Morrissey's outlook and Burt Bacharach's arrangements. Moody British pop band Felt, which was together in the '80s, also serves as a sure, albeit obscure, influence.
Singer/guitarist Murdoch had been sick with myalgic encephalomyelitis, a disease similar to chronic-fatigue syndrome, before he started the band. That seemed to temper his outlook and his delivery, which he admitted in Magnet in 2006. It also contributed to the way the band presented itself, hiding behind fictional stories in the liner notes of those releases, and not listing band personnel.
Geddes says the band's success came slowly, which was fine with the musicians. "Stuart was just kind of recovering from M.E. and his health was quite fragile," he says. "So I think it suited him quite well for things to happen gradually. I don't know if he would have been physically able to really go for it early on in terms of touring and promoting and stuff. So it suited everyone to keep things low-key. I think the combination of [that] and band members, myself included, being quite young — maybe not mentally ready for pressure — in the long run, it worked out for the band."
The first few albums were Murdoch's vision, but other band members have gradually started to step in and contribute. Stevie Jackson (guitar) and Sarah Martin (keyboards, violin) often share singing duties with Murdoch. "We work pretty collectively these days," Geddes says. "It's been open to other people to contribute, whether it's actually bringing finished songs to the band or [working on] arrangements of music. It varies from one song to another. But quite often these days the songwriters will bring in things, ideas, not fully formed as they used to be, and we'll work on them as a band."
When vocalist/cellist Isobel Campbell left in 2001, the band lost Murdoch's visual and vocal foil. This coincided with a shift in sound and the tone of the lyrics, but no one was looking back. "We lost a lot of the original fans when I stopped being miserable," Murdoch told the New York Times in 2009. "But the only thing worse than being miserable is sentimentalizing misery as a desired state." Today the band remains a strong unit capable of breaking hearts with lyrics and musical hooks — or both.
Further, the band has seen greater success with its last few albums, and the more guarded Murdoch is receptive to enthusiastic fans, according to his band mate. "Music means a lot to him as well, so if his music has a part in someone else's life and someone wants to come up and tell him that, than he's certainly cool with it," Geddes says.


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Since 1861, Italy has had liberal legislation regarding homosexuality, but that doesn't mean it has always been looked on favorably in a Catholic country. Homosexuality is much more accepted in Rome than in the south, especially in Sicily, although Taormina has long been a gay mecca.
The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA; tel. 800/448-8550 or 954/776-2626; www.iglta.org) links travelers up with gay-friendly hoteliers, tour operators, and airline and cruise-line representatives.
Many agencies offer tours and travel itineraries specifically for gay and lesbian travelers. Now, Voyager (tel. 800/255-6951; www.nowvoyager.com) is a well-known San Francisco-based gay-owned and -operated travel service. Olivia Cruises & Resorts (tel. 800/631-6277; www.olivia.com) charters entire resorts and ships for exclusive lesbian vacations and offers smaller group experiences for both gay and lesbian travelers.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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Uniquely Mine
A Fitz Series
When the latest string of murders, sweeping New York City, lands on Detective Fitzgerald S. Rodriguez's desk, the signature evidence hits too close to home. Being unable to stop the murder of his own mother has made Fitz a jaded man. Now, he will stop at nothing to protect the one he loves.
Serial killer, Mark Chambers, is like a cat that preys on unsuspecting mice for sport. When a fresh kill no longer quenches his sexual appetite, he sets his sights on Makenna Justice. The fiery-redhead, with her emerald green eyes, ignites a fire in him that he hasn't had since his first kill.
Time is of the essence for all three of them.
Mark must feed into his desires once more without leaving a trail.
Fitz has to dig himself deep into a killer's mind to catch him.
And Makenna?—She just has to stay alive.
This book contains scenes and/or incidents of domestic violence, which may be triggering to survivors. Intended for 18+ mature readers only.
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Saturday, October 31, 2015
I heart Ghosties
I love Halloween. Not because it is my birthday or because people get super creative playing dress up or even because we come together as a community in an effort to rot the teeth of small children. Nah, those are just bonuses. I love Halloween and the Halloween season because of all the scary ghost stories on TV. Now, I'm not talking about fake ghost stories like the kind told 'round a campfire that keeps you shivering in your tent instead of using the bathroom. No, I adore honest to God, real ghosts and the stories about them. That's right, I believe in ghosts and am fascinated by their behavior. I love hearing about how they haunt houses and people. I love how they appear at night or right out in the daylight. I love how they spook and confuse folk. Maybe most of all, I love how they confirm my belief in life after death. Don't get me wrong though, I am scared of ghosts and am afraid that I might one day see one in person. But that doesn't stop me from relishing every ghoulish tale I see and hear. Maybe it is just in my blood. I am a Halloween baby after all.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
Uncle Eddie's Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Have you seen these cookies before? You know, the ones in the brown bag. Sometimes they are in your cookie isle or sometimes they are in your frozen section. Or perhaps you've seen them at your favorite online Vegan store. They are very unassuming. If fact, you might think they are boring cookies.
Well, I'm here to set the record straight. Eddie's
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Is it normal to eat the whole bag in the same day? Probably not. You see, I'm an addict. Once the first cookie hits my mouth, I know that the bag is gone. The peanut butter and chocolate chip mixture is too much. All of the ingredients melded into a crumbly chunky cookie. I'm sure these would be great with almond milk but with one hand on the bag and one hand on a cookie, that ain't happening.
But I think we are missing the bigger picture, who are you Uncle Eddie and what have you done to me?
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Deep from the ocean depths comes a creature that has come for dark caves and warmer waters. This iridescent blue octopus has eyes on the side of its head, eight tentacles with textured suckers on them, and a bulbous head that has a tapered tip. Take a deep breath and go deep with this girthy dong. Squishy and soft on the outside, it's firm on the inside and is going to fit to your form as you let it slip inside and penetrate you. Made out of premium, phthalate-free silicone, it is body-safe to use with water-based lubricants. The suction cup base can be placed on any flat surface for a hands free ocean exploration. Combine it with a strapon harness for couples fantasy roleplay. Include it in kinky cosplay or indulge in hentai tentacle fetish fantasies as you dream of the Fisherman's Wife and her Octopus lover and stretch your limits while slowly sliding this inside! Use it solo or with your partner to spice up your sex life! After use, wash with warm water and mild soap, then spray with a toy cleaner and wipe dry. Keep out of direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dark place.
You're floating in the open water. It's a hot day and no one is around. Your friends are sleeping through the morning after a long night of partying on the boat, so you decided to take a dip in the cool waters. Goggles on your face, you take a deep breath and dive deeper. Scanning the depths for fish, something catches your eye. It darts across your field of vision and disappears. What was that? Was it a fish? Was it a shark? Something touches your leg and you panic, swimming quickly up to gasp for air. You calm your breath and then take another deep breath and dunk your head underwater again to look for what it could've been. Your eyes widen as you see a shimmering, blue octopus floating nearby. Its eyes are watching you. Its tentacles slowly float as its large round head expands into a bulb. You're transfixed, enchanted by this rare meeting. It floats closer to you and then, to your utter shock, it reaches its tentacles and winds it around your wrist. You hold still, your heart racing as you feel the suckers tasting your skin. The other tentacle reaches for your waist, then another reaches towards your inner thighs. What is this tingling feeling? Before you can move it releases you and darts between your legs. In confusion you rise up with your head above the water, but you feel the head of the octopus creature writhing against your groin. You want to make it stop, but its head is slippery and its tentacles are strong. Then you gasp as unimaginable pleasure spreads through you as the tip begins to part your hole, the ultra slippery octopus slipping inside…
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When faced with a decision, ask yourself "is this decision bringing me closer to or further from my goals?"
Courtney Johnson is a writer, thought leader, award-winning digital marketing and social media expert, Director of Social Media at a top sales consulting firm, and a Co-Founder of MYSOLMAT yoga mats. She has created and grown multiple social media departments at top marketing, advertising, and sales consulting agencies and managed social media campaigns for hundreds of top brands. Courtney is a top thought-leader and influencer in the Social and Digital Media space, training others in her reflections, learnings, and predictions in the industry.
Courtney helped create MYSOLMAT, a company that creates eco-friendly, high quality yoga and fitness mats. She designs each mat herself, and leads all MYSOLMAT marketing, both offline and online. Courtney holds a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communications from Texas Christian University where she was involved in extensive research on behavioral psychology and organizational psychology. Courtney is also an active volunteer at her local Creative Mornings chapter, a monthly lecture and event series designed to encourage career progression for professionals in the creative field.
Where did the idea for MYSOLMAT come from?
For years I could never find a yoga mat that I really liked, so I made my own. I knew I needed to act on my idea when I was working on a marketing campaign for a huge yoga event in Dallas. I was reviewing drone footage after the event of hundreds of yogis, and all I could think about was how boring all of the mats were. I talked to my family about it, and the idea for MYSOLMAT started to take shape.
What does your typical day look like and how do you make it productive?
I wake up at 6 every morning, eat breakfast, and listen to audiobooks or podcasts while get ready for the day. Then I head to my office, check my social media schedule, email, and calendars, map out my day on paper, and start working. I stay super productive and in the zone at work, I don't usually take breaks or stop to socialize. After work, I'll hit the gym, run, or go to a yoga class, then spend the evening cooking and reading.
How do you bring ideas to life?
I'll do a brain dump of everything in my mind about a certain idea, essentially scribbling all of my notes and thoughts. I then take all of the messiness and categorize it to action steps. Then, I commit myself to taking one action step every day. Even if it's something small, committing to a minimum of one step a day helps me stay focused and know that idea will be executed if I just keep going.
What's one trend that excites you?
The growing importance of professional branding, especially on social media. There's a huge opportunity for individuals to utilize personal brands in job search, selling, company, and business in general. With platforms like Linkedin and Medium, anyone can have a voice. Personal brands are going to become as important, or even more important than company brands in the next 5-10 years.
What is one habit of yours that makes you more productive as an entrepreneur?
Every morning I write down my to-do list and highlight my three priorities for that day. I tell myself no matter what comes up, I have to complete at least those top three things. This has tremendously helped my prioritization.
What advice would you give your younger self?
Dream big, take risks, do more than others, and work your butt off. And don't get caught up in perfection… action is much more valuable than sitting on ideas. Lastly, when faced with a decision, ask yourself "is this decision bringing me closer to or further from my goals?"
Tell us something that's true that almost nobody agrees with you on.
You should never buy your social media followers, and you should never use a bot for social media engagement. Sure it's easier, but taking shortcuts will never drive true business outcomes. Focus on building a real community online, not vanity metrics.
As an entrepreneur, what is the one thing you do over and over and recommend everyone else do?
Read, read, read.
What is one strategy that has helped you grow your business?
Mastering social media community building has been key in our business. We've done this by establishing a really strong target audience and consistently building content around that.
What is one failure you had as an entrepreneur, and how did you overcome it?
I fail every day in some way. The best thing to do is be able to learn from it and fail forward. Every failure can be a positive thing if you reflect on what went wrong, then take your insights and apply them to future decisions.
What is one business idea that you're willing to give away to our readers?
You can make some good money managing social media accounts. All the information you'll ever need for training yourself on becoming a social media guru is online for free. As long as you have a good work ethic, an eye for creativity, and a pulse on social media, you can make this work.
What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why?
CLEAR. No more long airport lines!
What is one piece of software or a web service that helps you be productive?
I'm a huge fan of HeyOrca. It streamlines your social media content creation and scheduling in such an easy and efficient way. I use it to create, schedule, publish, and share all of the social media calendars that I manage.
What is the one book that you recommend our community should read and why?
Made to Stick. Such a good book about how to communicate ideas in a simple and effective way.
What is your favorite quote?
The harder you work the luckier you get.
Key Learnings:
- When you have an idea, chip away with at least 1 action step per day.
- Personal brands are going to become as important, or even more important than company brands in the next 5-10 years.
- When faced with a decision, ask yourself "is this decision bringing me closer to or further from my goals?"
- You should never buy your social media followers, and you should never use a bot for social media engagement.
Carlyn runs the day-to-day publishing operation here at ideamensch and interacts with our awesome customers and entrepreneurs. She is likely editing this with a cat on her lap.


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Mountain View has city-wide Wi-Fi, OMVNA summer parties, Summer Night Movies, and Thursday Night Live, but that's not all–starting this summer, a new home energy savings program is available to all Mountain View residents, and it's free!
Energy Upgrade Mountain View (EUMV) is a City-sponsored initiative offering free home energy assessments to the first 1,500 homeowners and renters that sign up, through May 2012. Residents can go to www.EnergyUpgradeMV.org to sign up. The free online software provides participants with a home energy profile and associated analysis. Using data from a PG&E SmartMeter, residents will be assigned to a follow-up program that matches their energy use profile: low energy usage, high energy usage, most energy for heating or cooling, and homes with typical energy usage. The no-cost programs include an in depth online audit, an in-home energy assessment or installation of an instant electricity monitor. Participants are also eligible for home improvement rebates offered by Energy Upgrade California. EUMV is funded through the Federal Stimulus program (ARRA). All Mountain View residents can participate in this program. Signing up for EUMV is simple and shouldn't take more than 15-30 minutes. Click on "Sign Up Now" at www.EnergyUpgradeMV.org. You'll need an e-mail address and an online PG&E account ( you can create one if necessary at www.pge.com). For more info visit energyupgradeMV.org, or call Elizabeth Sarmiento at 650-962-9876 ext. 354.
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Protect your furniture in farmhouse style with our Espresso Jute Round Trivet. This 8 inch rustic table trivet is the perfect feature to stop heat from hot pots and pans from destroying a valued table or countertop. The homemade feel comes to life with the woven braided jute wool blend fabrics in chestnut brown, dark tan, and country black and white displayed in concentric circles. These trivets are perfect for any time of the year and can also be used as the foundation for a down-home display in any room where you want that burlap farmhouse feel. It pairs perfectly with the Espresso Jute Placemats, Table Runners, and Chair Pads.
Features QUALITY MATERIAL AND DESIGN This durable, tightly woven trivet is 80% jute and 20% other fibers; unlike 100% jute, this blend lays flatter and relaxes faster to protect your furniture from hot pots and pans
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"What's up with the doilies?"
(Video courtesy of Terry Fox Theatre's PechaKucha program. More info on the entertaining, informative and globally-popular PechaKucha format here.)
This just uploaded... Six and a half minutes devoted to that question I get a lot:
"What's up with the doilies?"
(Video courtesy of Terry Fox Theatre's PechaKucha program. More info on the entertaining, informative and globally-popular PechaKucha format here.)
In the next month you're likely going to end up stuck at some fatuous seasonal gathering, wondering how soon you can bolt without appearing rude so you can go home and change into your antisocial cozy pants.
This is why I like PechaKuchas, lectures delivered in 20 slides that each flash by in 20 seconds. (Next!)
They're fast-paced, a little risky, guaranteed to vibrate the ol' grey matter and bring on some laughs (vital during these dank days). You don't feel like a knob if you go by yourself or arrive in your day uniform — whatever that is. In short, except for the alcohol and snacks, PechaKuchas are basically the opposite of most social events.
The participatory part isn't for everyone, but when I saw the call to artists to participate at the Terry Fox Theatre in Port Coquitlam on Nov. 21, I decided to take up the challenge.
I'm bent on facing my fears these days and besides, I had a topic in mind that might answer one frequently asked question I get about my work: What's the deal with the doilies? (Or the more polite: Are you still working with doilies?)
This isn't my first PechaKucha — the onomatopoetic name for Japanese chit-chat — but I'm a serious neophyte, and that's okay.
The beauty of PKNs (PechaKucha nights) is that it's all okay, which likely explains why they've taken off around the world, in coffee houses and auditoriums, plazas and living rooms, with wide-ranging topics from biology to political movements, delivered by everyone from little kids to known political dissidents.
My little drop in the PKN bucket addresses a crafty little topic with some tangles but it forces me to do a little more than just shrug and mumble something apologetic.
It could be of particular interest to no one else but me, but my approach is: fly this freak flag; it will all be over in six and a half minutes.
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Do you love taking photos? Or do you carry your camera everywhere? Our course will help you realize your dream of working from your home at something you enjoy, a home-based photography business. Our students will receive information on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based photography business. You will learn how to estimate your start-up costs, outfit your home studio, market yourself and stay profitable once you are in business. Whether you want to earn your living as a portrait photographer, photojournalist, or product photographer our course will give you the tools you need to prepare for an exciting new career.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Recall the steps need to get established as a home-based photographer
- Recognize the financial and legal aspects of owning your own photography business
- Identify a business plan and how to track expenses
- List how to manage and market a photography business
Start Your Own Photography Business Module 1
Getting Started as Home-Based Photographer
In Module 1 of our photography business course will discuss the basics of getting started a home-based photographer. We will learn to make basic business decisions regarding amateur vs. professional status, part-time vs. full-time hours and what skills are necessary to begin your career. There are different branches of home-based photography and we will cover each of them before discussing working out of your home and the challenges of separating your business life from your personal life.
- Amateur vs. Professional
- Part-time vs. Full-time Photography
- Acquiring the Knowledge & Skills of Photography
- Branches of Home-Based Photography
- Separating Business Life from Personal Life
Start Your Own Photography Business Module 2
Finances & Legal
Module 2 focuses on the financial and legal aspects of owning your own photography business. Financial lessons covered include financial planning, costs, accounts and reports as well as pricing for profit (which can be the most difficult and confusing part of starting your own business!). Legal aspects of owning your own business include sole proprietorships vs. partnerships, LLCs, corporations, and zoning ordinances. Lastly, we will discuss the naming and licensing of your new business, how to hire an attorney and how to purchase insurance.
- Financial Planning
- Costs, Accounts & Reports
- Pricing for Profit
- Sole Proprietorship & Partnership
- Limited Liability Corporations (LLCs) & Corporations
Start Your Own Photography Business Module 3
Business Plans, Taxes & Record Keeping
In Module 3 you will be learning about business plans, taxes and record keeping. We begin by discussing how to write a business plan and then move on to the rules of using your home, vehicle and computer in your business. Next we will discuss tracking business expenses and other types of recording keeping. Lastly we will cover taxes and their implications for your business. Computers can be invaluable tools for many aspects of your business and we will explore what type of computer would best suit your specific type of business.
- How & Why to Write a Business Plan
- Using Your Home, Vehicle & Computer in Your Business
- Business Expenses
- Record Keeping
- Estimating Taxes & Sales Tax
Start Your Own Photography Business Module 4
Managing & Marketing Your Business
Module 4 aims to teach students about both the managing and marketing of their budding photography business. We will discuss setting business goals and managing productivity to achieve those goals. Storage, filing and retrieval systems are important for accurate record keeping so we will learn about the best way to manage your paper trial or digital records. Another important aspect of your business is PR (public relations) and we will learn about how your website, publicity, promotion and advertising all reflect your image as a business. Growth as a business and planning for the future is also very important in prolonging your career as a photographer so we will conclude the course by discussing the development of new products and services.
- Setting Goals
- Storage, Filing and Retrieval Systems
- Productivity
- Reputation & Public Relations
- Website, Publicity & Promotion
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We're making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player


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Jasmine Room features wide floor-to-ceiling windows and an unparalleled panoramic view of the tree-tops.
A unique feature of Jasmine Room is that the size of the venue can be customised to fit your wedding needs. It also offers a dual projection system to cater to your audiovisual requirements.
For close-knit celebrations, Jasmine Room can be partitioned into smaller spaces – Jasmine I & II, to complement your event.
This venue is perfect for wedding luncheons, dinners and solemnisation ceremonies.


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Groupon launches free iPad app for Puerto Rico market
Group coupon purveyor Groupon announced Tuesday the debut of its Groupon iPad app in Puerto Rico, as well as other mobile updates that seek to make life easier for shoppers. Just in time for the holiday season, Groupon subscribers can now use the Groupon iPad app, in addition to the Groupon iPhone apps to purchase deals from their favorite merchants.
The Groupon iPad app includes:
- A vibrant and sleek user interface to facilitate easier navigation to buy and redeem deals from local businesses, as well as retailers and travel providers;
- Browsing deals on dining experiences, spa treatments, fitness classes and more;
- Tracking and redeeming purchased Groupon deals by location and expiration date;
- Searching for gifts to for that special someone and delivering them using the new "gift sender" feature, which enables users to pick the recipient and add a personal note.
In addition to expanding the Groupon iPad app to 12 new markets, Groupon also unveiled updates to the company's iPhone apps. With the latest enhancements, the app automatically detects when a user's location has changed and enables them to view local Groupon deals anywhere in the world — all without having to manually change their geographic preferences.
The Groupon app is available thorugh the iTunes App store.


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Two of the most important benefits that we bring to our clients—both hospitals and provider practices—are objectivity and experience. We were reminded of this again recently while working with a large specialty practice in the northeast.
We've paraphrased the following quote, but it falls into our collection of "fatal last words," which we know from experience in doctor marketing are worth investigating and resolving.
Here's what unfolded when the client, speaking about one of their professional referral sources, said:
"Our colleagues know us. And [that practice] refers everyone to us."
The back-story is that our client seemed to be taking one referral source for granted. The principals of both practices were well acquainted and the two practices had worked together for several years. ("They refer everyone to us.")
Our objectivity and experience suggested digging deeper. Despite an ongoing system, we discovered that the referring general practice was not referring "everyone" or even close to it. We checked, and in reality the front desk of the referring practice was rarely mentioning the specialist practice.
An ongoing relationship with a referring general practice is a life-blood resource for a specialist. The lesson here is that relationship building is an on-going process that requires continuing care and attention. It's vital to always be top of mind with current and potential referral sources. Listen for words of complacency. The reality may be painfully different from what you believe it to be.
There are many other familiar (but potentially fatal) quotes that are actually danger signals standing in the way of successful marketing. Here are a few that you might recognize:
"We've been kinda strapped lately, so we cut the marketing expense."
Objectivity and experience says: one reason for being "strapped" is that there is no marketing effort. The situation that is likely to get worse by continued neglect. What's more, marketing is not an expense; it's an investment that produces a measurable return.
"Advertising doesn't work." Or, "We tried that (advertising tactic) and it doesn't work."
Objectivity and experience says: healthcare advertising does work. It isn't easy to get it right and there are no guarantees, but advertising does produce meaningful results. On the other hand, briefly trying and giving up on advertising only benefits the competition. They are happy about the resulting void in the marketplace.
"We're not big enough to need a marketing plan."
Objectivity and experience says: a large or small marketing effort requires a well-considered and organized plan to define objectives, schedule elements, assign resources and responsibilities, measure results and many other details. A marketing plan—even a relatively small one—can make the difference between success and wasted time and money.
What would you add to this list of fatal last words? No doubt you've seen well-intended and potentially helpful marketing ideas pushed to the sidelines due to the lack of objectivity and/or experience. Tell us about your experience in the space below. And click through here for a recent related post, Are You Kidding Department: Can't Do Marketing Until the Website is Done?
Marketing a healthcare organization can be challenging - even painful if you don't approach it with the right knowledge, tools, and guidance. By reading about mistakes and lessons others have learned the hard way, you can boost your marketing effectiveness and take a shortcut to success. Discover how to avoid these "Seven Deadly Sins". Plus, join over 30,000 of your fellow healthcare providers with a free subscription to our Insight Newsletter.


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Can I arbitrarily pick the nodes to constrain for a springback analysis?
It depends on the problem. Many people simply pick the
constrain nodes, and after spring back analysis, they use rigid body
motion and rotation to get the final spring back analysis.
If the part is very stiff and the gravity effect is small, the above method works just fine. However, if the part is very flexible and the gravity effect play a significant role, then the constrained nodes should be picked exactly as that used in experimental measurement.


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Over the years we've collected quite an assortment of Christmas Tree ornaments. I started out with a small collection of Hawaiian ornaments which I gathered while living on the islands. The kids have also received plenty from Tutu and aunties which means we have a very sentimental tree all of our own.
Decking the halls is a time of reminiscing at the Andrade hale. My youngest rips into every tote she can get her hands on and starts chucking things left and right as she "remembers". My oldest also dives into the totes in search of the nativity scene, then she meticulously sets it up the way she envisions that holy night.
We decorate our tree with lots of ornaments, wooden beads, ribbon and a large bow and a spray of twigs exploding out of the top. So… without further delay, here's the Andrade Kalikimaka Tree.
I love these Hawaiian Quilt pattern Ornaments. I found them at a craft fair years ago. Sure wish I could find some more of these!
I posted this too soon! The girls just got really cool new ornaments from Aunty Ena! Check out how adorable they are!!! THANK YOU AUNTY ENA!!!
a hui hou!
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TalkLP host Amber Bradley and co-host Dave Thompson, CFI, sit down to talk the new normal post-pandemic with Van Carney, Director of Loss Prevention, Safety, and Security for Domino's. Learn about the history of Domino's and how Van's team dealt with quick innovation like contactless delivery.
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TIME TO POWER UP: Government provides £20m electric vehicle chargepoint cash injection
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in towns and cities across the UK.
In a letter to councils across Britain, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has this week announced that funding for the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will continue into 2021/22, allowing residents without private parking to reliably charge their vehicle.
Since its inception in 2017, more than 140 local authority projects have benefitted from the scheme, which has supported applications for nearly 4,000 chargepoints across the UK. This funding boost could double that, adding nearly 4,000 more chargepoints in towns and cities, tackling poor air quality and supporting economic growth as Britain builds back greener from the pandemic.
Local councils play an essential role in providing electric vehicle infrastructure and so in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, the Department for Transport is welcoming applications from councils which are yet to apply for funding, as well as those that have already benefitted.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "From Cumbria to Cornwall, drivers across the country should benefit from the electric vehicle revolution we're seeing right now.
"With a world-leading charging network, we're making it easier for more people to switch to electric vehicles, creating healthier neighbourhoods and cleaning up our air as we build back greener."
The Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan set out that the Government will accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, which could create 40,000 extra jobs by 2030, and transforming the national infrastructure to better support electric vehicles, backed by a total of £2.8billion and supporting around 169,000 jobs. Of this funding, £1.3billion is set to be invested in charging infrastructure over the next 4 years.
Nick Harvey, senior programme manager at Energy Saving Trust, said: "The confirmation of £20 million of funding for the ORCS in 2021/22 is great news. This funding will allow local authorities to install convenient and cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure for those who rely on on-street parking. This helps to support the fair transition to the increased adoption of low carbon transport.
"We're therefore encouraging local authorities to access this funding as part of their plans to decarbonise transport and improve local air quality."


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WBCSDs María Mendiluce appointed as new interim CEO for the We Mean Business coalition
The We Mean Business coalition announced that María Mendiluce, WBCSDs Managing Director for Circular Economy, Cities & Mobility and Climate & Energy, will be stepping in as the interim coalition CEO. The WMB coalition brings together seven international nonprofit organizations, including WBCSD.
María is extremely well placed to steer the coalition in this critical year, having played a pivotal role in expanding WBCSDs climate and energy work, guiding over 200 member companies on transformative climate policy, energy transition, plastic waste and urban mobility to influence the global climate landscape. She has over 20 years experience in sustainable development, energy and climate action. She is also passionate about defining and implementing solutions for sustainable business transformation and previously held senior positions at the Spanish Prime Ministers Economic Bureau, in the CEOs office of Iberdrola and at the International Energy Agency. María holds a PhD in energy economics and regularly teaches at different universities and publishes in academic journals and media.
She says: I am thrilled to take up this role at a moment in time when we urgently need to get on track to halve global greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This is both critical and possible. The We Mean Business coalition has a major role to play, bringing together seven global organizations and the hundreds of businesses we work with. It is more important than ever to highlight that business is transforming and driving the transition to zero-carbon to give governments the confidence to step up. Governments can harness business momentum through implementing clear climate policies to ensure we successfully halve emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. By doing so they will enable companies to invest now and innovate at the scale and pace that is necessary to create the future we all want.
Maria will act as interim CEO following the UK governments appointment of former CEO Nigel Topping as the High-Level Climate Action Champion for the COP26 UN climate talks in Glasgow in November. She will act as We Mean Business CEO alongside her role at WBCSD while the recruitment of the permanent, full-time CEO is underway.
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