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We're Not All The Same: Rose McGowan's Feminism and the Myth of the Normal Woman
Well, Rose McGowan has done it again.
Again, the artist, actress and activist has centered herself, her own experience, as if she is the only woman in the world.
At a book signing in late January at Union Square Barnes & Noble in Manhattan, Rose McGowan ordered white, trans activist Andi Dier to "shut up" in response to a planned confrontation about a transphobic comment McGowan had made on RuPaul's What's The Tee podcast in July 2017. This public charge prompted McGowan to demand of Dier, "what have you done for women?" as if Dier herself wasn't a woman at all.
For those who don't know, artist, actress and activist Rose McGowan is one of the first celebrity figures to accuse film producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault. Due to her courageous choice to take her difficult experience with Weinstein public, McGowan inspired many other actresses to share their own testimonies against Weinstein. Though the movement #MeToo was started by non-profit founder Tarana Burke in 2006, the hashtag went viral after Alyssa Milano used it to support McGowan. As #MeToo began to gain more publicity online, Rose McGowan stepped into an activist role and became known by many as a prominent leader of the movement.
When the video of McGowan in the bookshop appeared on my Twitter feed, in curiosity, I played it, and I found myself shaking with anger. My heart was racing, opening me up to the realization that I felt quite vulnerable. McGowan's rage-filled charges hit me like a punch in the gut. I don't know what it is like to be Dier, but I've heard something similar to McGowan's accusation towards Dier cross my own body: "What does your issue have to do with women?"
Though the moment felt very familiar to me, I remain keenly aware of my own differences from Dier. I am a cisgender woman. She is trans. I'm black. Dier is white. I've never been told explicitly that I am not a woman in the way that so many trans women are told. But, I couldn't shake off the familiarity of this moment. I hesitated through the rest of the video, which ended with a raucous applause from Rose's faithful audience, and I felt in that moment the shame and loneliness of cheers and celebrations that I haven't been able to take part in through much of my life, whether in school, public events or in church. I continue to feel this inability to fully participate with the women's movements that are currently breaking into the mainstream. Yet, when I mention why I am unable to bring my full enthusiasm into a "women's" space, I'm often chided as being a killjoy, as someone who isn't willing to celebrate what appears to be a good thing for "all" women.
"McGowaning" is so prevalent in mainstream feminist and women's movements because of a fear that if there isn't a universal basis for womanhood, then feminist movements will not be effective.
"We are the same." Rose repeated this before the accusation, cutting off Dier as she recounted to McGowan the ways that she had been sexually harassed. "We are the same" rolls off Rose's mouth in such a way that comes across to me as disingenuous, the beginning of a minimization.
It's this minimizing of different women's experiences that doesn't excite me about efforts like the Women's March or the Time's Up movement, the latter movement resulting from the snowball McGowan's Weinstein accusations started. These mainstream movements often claim to be about "all" women, as if all women are the same to begin with. Yet, how and why women are vulnerable to sexual assault or gender discrimination can vary because of other factors or identity markers, such as occupation, class, location, race, and sexuality. As a black woman, I'm vulnerable to sexual assault in a way that is different from white women, but I don't typically get the sense that our society cares, as our assault stories are seldom covered.
In Dier's confrontation with Rose, Dier uses the opportunity to tell Rose about the unique threat of sexual assault that trans women experience when they are incarcerated and how trans women are vulnerable to this threat precisely because they are trans. Dier's history of activism has taken the form of highlighting the ways that trans women's issues fit into current national conversations. This has included work in raising trans women's visibility as victims of mass incarceration during the Bernie Sanders 2016 election campaign.
Though Rose stated to Dier that they are the same, she quickly contradicts this, by telling Dier that she isn't a woman in both implicit and explicit ways. Centering her own experience as a woman who is cisgender, white, and who has had experiences being followed causes her to miss that Dier is also a victim of sexual assault and stalking. Many cisgender women might interpret Dier's reaction as a detraction to McGowan's work, but given the ways that various women's experiences, including trans women's, are left disproportionality underreported, this disruption feels necessary- necessary during a time in which white feminist and women's movements continue to expect non-white and trans women to show up for their causes in droves but are very reluctant to show up for us when we need their support.
I've been asked to show up and support "women" by white women, but I've struggled to imagine that she is including me. In a pop culture where marginalized people are often addressed as "people of color OR women", it is difficult to imagine that our dominant culture sees black women and other women of color as women, too. This might be why it is just so damn easy for Rose McGowan to retweet a reference to John Lennon's song, "women are the nigger of the world", as if black women- cis and trans, bi and straight, with or without disabilities- haven't ever been called the slur.
The idea that sameness or likeness must precede solidarity is a myth that many feminists of color have been critical of for decades.
McGowan's past and present actions in erasing or minimizing the experiences of women different from her suggest that that, despite the campaign's origins as one birthed from black women and girl's experiences of sexual harassment and assault, the place of women-led campaigns such as the #MeToo movement ought to center and privilege the experiences of one kind of woman: white cisgender women. The issues that concern other women might be considered… but only if they are seen as relatable to white cisgender women. And what so often happens is that white, cis women bolster their own agendas and erase the particularities of other women's agendas. We see this happen over and over, not because white, cis women are bad, but because most white, cis women see themselves as the "normal", or normative, woman. Because white cis women typically position themselves as "normal", they get to define what issues are the ones that "have to do with women".
I wonder if this self-centering and minimization of difference— this McGowaning— is so prevalent in mainstream feminist and women's movements because of a fear that if there isn't a universal basis for womanhood, then feminist movements will not be effective. Talking about difference is often dismissed as "divisive" by women who view their experiences as the normal one. However, in centering white cisgender womanhood as the universal or normal womanhood, people like me can't help but wonder if white, cis women will ever see that these McGowan-ing acts are themselves the cause of division.
Identity and social differences can't be antagonized or viewed as detracting from women's issues, however. These identity-based struggles ARE women's issues. So what is to be done about #MeToo and other movements which aim to be concerned with women's oppressions, yet tend to see trans issues, race issues, etc, as having nothing to do with women? We could look at the ways that other women have responded to difference. We don't even have to look far from the confrontation between Dier and McGowan to see another way beyond McGowan-ing.
When Dier was being chastised in the audience, two cisgender women of color came to Dier's side to support her and comfort her. Dier recounts in her interview with them. that along with an exchange of hugs, the women exchanged histories about movements that affected them. "I showed them Sylvia Rivera's speech, as they educated me on a police bombing in Philly during the civil rights movement — we bombed black people (the group MOVE) for wanting to get out. This is what my own privilege has blinded me to. An entire city — of people — was literally burned down by our government. But it is those women that give me hope that the revolution is not lost. Our liberation is linked." In this moment, Dier and the two women of color were able to exchange and validate experiences of oppression that they did not have in common. There was no minimization, and no McGowan-ing. Dier recognizes the responsibilities that she has as a white person, despite the ways she doesn't experience particular hostilities because of her own whiteness (trans women of color exist, after all). This doesn't take away from her oppression as a woman or as a trans person.
The survival and success of high-profile movements like #MeToo, the Women's March, and #TimesUp are dependent on how well we can handle difference.
I don't find it surprising that it was two women of color who found themselves moved to support Dier. The idea that sameness or likeness must precede solidarity is a myth that many feminists of color, such as Audre Lorde and Cherrie Moraga, have been critical of for decades. In her essay "Age, Race, Class, and Sex: Women Redefining Difference" (1980), feminist writer and poet Audre Lorde teaches us not to distrust our differences as women, but rather, to recognize the powers within recognizing those differences. In her essay "La Guera", Chicana lesbian writer, Cherríe Moraga teaches us the importance of remembering and being emotionally attuned to our own histories of pain in order for us to forge meaningful relationships with people who experience marginalizations different from our own. McGowan's reactions towards Dier and others who have accused her of racism, transphobia or other abuse of power were missed opportunities to form solidarities across difference. And there are very real consequences to ignoring these differences.
The survival and success of high-profile movements like #MeToo, the Women's March, and #TimesUp are dependent on how well we can handle difference. These movements can choose to see these differences as threatening or irrelevant to their causes, or recognize that addressing these and rejecting the myth of white women's normality will strengthen the movement against sexual abuse. Our times need white cis women to show up for trans women and women of color's movements against gendered violence with the same enthusiasm that they've supported McGowan and other efforts where white, cis women take center stage.
After all, our liberation is linked.


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It's Monday morning and the beginning of July. I have been up for over an hour, had a shower, and have my coffee made so far, so good. I'm writing this as I wait for Wes to drive up. Today is the first official shoot of Throat Punch Productions and I am excited. We are shooting a product that you will know more about soon if you follow us. If not well, your loss. As I sit here considering what and how to shoot today, I also finished pictures from a hike my family and I have been trying to do for months, Grayson Highlands, VA. I have always heard how beautiful it is, and how unique it is seeing as how its inhabited by wild ponies. After many failed attempts to make it, last Saturday was our day. We loaded up the kids after breakfast at home, and planned our route to have lunch prior to hiking. We found a great gas station/ dinner just a few miles from the entrance to the park. We filled up on double bacon cheeseburgers, chicken salad, corn dogs and fries. FUEL. Then we were ready. I will plan better on our next trip as we didn't get to see many ponies, other than the ones walking by the side of the road on our way out and the lighting was not ideal for the photographer inside me. Nevertheless, it was a pretty amazing day with those I adore. Jaryn almost died, because as much as I love that child, he's hella clumsy. I watched in slow motion as he bounded from one rock to the next, where he lost his footing and disappeared off the edge into the forest below. My heart sank, and I immediately yelled to him. He was quick to assure me he was fine and laughed it off. He was extremely lucky that he landed between to large rocks below his fall from about 6 feet above. Luckily this was the worse part of the day as we collected our selves for the multiple overlooks and beautiful park that it is. We did get turned around once which led me to walk an addition 1.2 miles to collect "Valak" ( our Sequoia ) but it was a walk I would gladly make again for my crew. We explored for over 4 hours and our Chacos where starting to leave their mark. We decided to try and drive down to the campground looking for ponies as the older boys and I opted for the additional mileage here again. I can't wait to explore there again with my motley crew, but next weekend we are off to Hot Springs, NC! Stay tuned for those pictures next week, but below you will find the images from our last adventure! I'll post some from the Pentax 645n to my IG soon as well.


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Speaking on the sidelines of a local gathering here, the Iranian minister said terrorist groups are leading a proxy war for Israel against the resistance movement groups because the Zionist regime is not brave enough to confront the wave of resistance by itself.
He believed Takfiri groups are acting on behalf of Israel in the region to safeguard its security.
In relevant remarks in November, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the ISIL terrorist group as just a branch of the Takfiri stream which has troubled the region, and said the ISIL is serving the US and Israel's interests.
Addressing the political and religious figures participating in the 'International Congress on Takfiri Streams in the Eyes of the Islamic Ulema' in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei described the Takfiri stream as a problem imposed by the arrogant powers on the region in line with the US and Israel's interests, and said the Takfiri stream should be considered as a phenomenon beyond the ISIL as the terrorist group is only a branch of the Takfiri stream.
"The Takfiri stream and the governments which support it completely move in line with the goals of the arrogant powers, meaning the US, the hegemonic European governments and the Zionist regime, and are practically at their service under an Islamic disguise," he added.
Ayatollah Khamenei said diverting the Islamic Awakening is one of the goals pursued by the arrogant powers by supporting the Takfiri streams, and said, "The forefront of Muslims' struggle in the region was focused on the occupied Palestine but the Takfiri stream changed this frontline and moved it into the streets and cities of Iraq, Syria, Pakistan and Libya and this is one of the Takfiri stream's crimes which cannot be forgotten."
He underlined that another instance for showing that the Takfiri stream is serving the US, Britain and the Zionist regime is that its supporters don't even show a minimum opposition to the Zionist regime and even collaborate with the regime in fighting the Muslims.
The Supreme Leader described destruction of the Muslim states' infrastructures as another instance of the Takfiri stream's services to the enemies of Islam, and said the stream also took the world attention off the 51-day Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, leaving the Palestinian resistance groups and people alone in their defense against the Zionists' aggression.
He stressed that the so-called US-led anti-ISIL coalition is nothing but a lie, and said the US airdrops of military equipment and weapons for the ISIL displays much of the truth.
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Note: These references are focused on the prevalence of various forms of violence on campuses and/or among university students and staff and on risk factors for such violence. Also see this list of references on university- or campus-based prevention.
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Australian Human Rights Commission. (2017). Change the course: National report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities. Sydney: AHRC.
Boyle, K.M., & Walker, L.S. (2016). The neutralization and denial of sexual violence in college party subcultures. Deviant Behavior, [ahead-of-print]. DOI:10.1080/01639625.2016.1185862
Brewer, N., Thomas, K. A., & Higdon, J. (2018). Intimate Partner Violence, Health, Sexuality, and Academic Performance among a National Sample of Undergraduates. Journal of American College Health, 1-28.
Carr, J. L., and K. M. Vandeusen. (2004). Risk factors for male sexual aggression on college campuses. Journal of Family Violence 19(5): 279-289.
Conley, A. H., Overstreet, C. M., Hawn, S. E., Kendler, K. S., Dick, D. M., & Amstadter, A. B. (2017). Prevalence and Predictors of Sexual Assault among a College Sample. Journal of American College Health, 65(1), 41-49.
Coulter, R. W. S., Mair, C., Miller, E., Blosnich, J. R., Matthews, D. D., & McCauley, H. L. (2017). Prevalence of Past-Year Sexual Assault Victimization among Undergraduate Students: Exploring Differences by and Intersections of Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, and Race/Ethnicity. Prevention Science, 18(6), 726-736.
Craig, H. (2016). Sexual Assault & Students: Does Involvement in a 'Lad Culture' Affect British Students' Acceptance of Sexual Assault? (Masters), University of Huddersfield.
Donde, S.D., Ragsdale, S.K.A., Koss, M.P., & Zucker, A.N. (2018). If it wasn't rape, was it sexual assault? Comparing rape and sexual assault acknowledgment in college women who have experienced rape. Violence Against Women. DOI:10.1177/1077801217743339
Fedina, L., Holmes, J. L., & Backes, B. L. (2016). Campus Sexual Assault: A Systematic Review of Prevalence Research From 2000 to 2015. Trauma Violence Abuse. doi:10.1177/1524838016631129
Fenton, R., & Jones, C. (2017). An Exploratory Study on the Beliefs About Gender-Based Violence Held by Incoming Undergraduates in England. Journal of Gender-Based Violence, 1(2), 147-167.
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STAMFORD -- George Santiago and several friends were among the throng of motorcycle riders lining up Sunday for a cruise along area roads to benefit the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County and pantries that rely on the organization.
"I heard about it and thought, `Anything for a good cause,' " Santiago said.
Santiago, 39, a motorcyclist for 20 years, was riding a gray 2009 Can-Am Spider, a sleek motorcycle with two front wheels that resembles a snowmobile.
"It's definitely more stable and has a good ride," Santiago said.
John Cleary, of Greenwich, said the collection of bright orange screaming skulls and flames adorning the body of his custom-built Chopper were painted by Bourget's Bike Works, an Arizona-based company, and he spent an additional $20,000 to build the engine.
"It's a waste of time and of money, but you do it because you love it," said Cleary, 52.
More than 170 motorcyclists joined Mayor Michael Pavia to roar north up the Merritt Parkway Sunday morning in the second annual Thunder on the Sound Meals on Wheels to benefit the New Covenant House of Hospitality at the Yerwood Center and the Food Bank.
On arrival, participants brought nonperishable goods at collection points in the commuter lot near exit 35.
The event was founded last year after Stamford firefighter Patrick Sasser and other riders approached Pavia about a motorcycle fundraiser to benefit Pavia's campaign.
Pavia said he suggested the ride benefit the pantries after his wife, Maureen, chairwoman for Hillside Food Outreach, told him the pantry was running short of supplies.
"This is an opportunity to (help) what's needed, particularly in these difficult economic times," Pavia said. "It's not just an opportunity to take a fun ride."
The 60-mile ride ran between High Ridge Road to the exit 44 Fairfield Merritt Parkway exit, before turning onto Route 58 to travel through Redding, and back to the Ponus Yacht Club for a barbecue, silent raffle and antique car show.
Kate Lombardo, executive director of the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, said the agency distributes about 2 million pounds of food annually to 80 to 100 pantries and other agencies in Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien and Wilton, accepting donations and working with federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for certain items.
The recession has resulted in greater demand for food assistance, whether a family's breadwinner is unemployed or makes too little to cover all expenses, said Lombardo, a Stamford resident and former Goldman Sachs executive.
"I worked at Goldman Sachs and of the two jobs, this one is much tougher in that it is a growing problem," Lombardo said.
"The problem of hunger is like a baby that never grows up and is getting needier."
An array of silent auction items at Ponus Yacht Club included a GE microwave, a collection of gourmet coffees and a woman's handbag designed by Alena Hobo.
Linda Koe, a member of the advisory council for the New Covenant House of Hospitality, said the group serves about 500,000 meals a year and has about 588 families registered to use their pantry.
The outfit also serves lunch and dinner to about 150 people each day, 365 days a year, and runs an after-school lunch program that feeds between 100 and 150 children a day, she said.
"It's a constant issue for us to have enough food," Koe said.
State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-Greenwich, said the event was an opportunity to support a good cause and a rare chance to ride his Harley-Davidson Dyna-Glide.
Frantz said he will sometimes drive the bike to New Hampshire on a weekend.
"Being in public office you don't get a lot of opportunities to ride, and this is being done for a very good reason," Frantz said.
Staff Writer Martin B. Cassidy can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 203-964-2264.


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How can we stop youth violence? Lessons from the Boston Miracle
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Across the country, youth violence has been in decline since the epidemic of the early 1990s. For example, in Boston in 2009 there were 23 youth who were killed in the city, a far cry from the 73 who were killed in the peak of the violence in 1990…
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The first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued in 1966 by President L. B. Johnson. The idea was conceived however, decades earlier. Williams Smart, a widowed Civil War veteran who was left to raise six children on a farm was the inspiration behind proclaiming an official Father's Day.
According to the Census Bureau, the estimated number of fathers across the nation in 2014 was 72.2 Million.The number of fathers living in married couple families with children younger than 18 was 24.6 Million.Dip coming up: The number of single fathers in 2016 living with their children under age 18 was 2.0 million.Seventeen percent of single parents were men. Nine percent were raising three or more children younger than age 18 So, you can see from these relatively late census report, that Fatherhood/Dad's have changed in American homes. My wish is that all children be raised in a home with two loving parents. It makes a significant difference. I was raised in a home with a married couple. They were married for 55 years before my Mother changed her address. Actually, I had a bountiful childhood, with a brother, two sisters, 25+ cousins in the area, four cats, four dogs and baby chicks every Spring. We were raised with lots of space and a lot of love and attention. We never moved from the house my grandfather built when I was three years old. My grandparents who lived further into the rural lived on acreage with a smokehouse, hunting dogs, a cow, chicken coop, a half acre garden and horses.
My Dad, James Saddler, taught us to drive everything with wheels on it. We could drive the family cars. Hunting season was a big, big deal, because only the men/boys went hunting. Well, one year, my Dad took me with my uncles and cousins, and I will never forget that excursion. My Dad was a goodprovider and a really smart man. He owned trucks and was a respected mechanic, But on weekends, he dressed GQ in a suit, cleaned his fingernails and looked utterly handsome even at the Sunday evenings baseball games in his uniform.It was a wonderful world. And all the precious memories throughout the years have been a stabilizing force. Happy Father's Day to all the good men.
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I've watched my husband James, be a father to our three sons; Michael, Donovan and Alexander. As the boys have grown up I have listened to their life stories and each of them views their father different. Yet when they tell their stories of growing up or now being an adult male they will reference "what dad showed me". James Beebe, the love of my life, the father of our children was a father by example, not so much by verbal lessons. James never missed work, nor did he ever stay home and take sick days. While the children were small, James was the parent for our kids at doctor appointments, violin lessons, soccer games, swim practice and football. He was the dad who always made sure the kids got to whatever and arrived on time. He did all of this while supporting me finding my way in the world of work. Those times were challenging for us and as I look back; those were blessed times of our marriage, raising our kids and building life together. Today, after 33+ years of life together my husband has been what God our Father expects of an earthy father. James has lived by example, faithful to God, commitment to his wife and family with the odds of society against him succeeding. James, has kept his commitments to all that comes with being blessed with the abundance of family.
Today, our children are adults. The two oldest reside in Texas and the youngest in California. They are all fine fathers, husbands, boyfriends and adult men. The women that they have chosen for partners are very lucky, because each of our sons bring a specialness to our lives as parents. As we look at our fathers, sons, brothers, uncles, cousins and friends, do not look through the lenses that society has defined for us. As a colleague in media, Cheryl Smith is known for saying "don't believe the hype". Don't believe the negative images, words or situations created to demoralize, demean or reduce the power of the men that we love. We must create and tell our own success stories of the men in our lives who strive against the odds to care for us as family. As they strive to earn a living and to be a man in a world that continually challenges their rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, I say we encourage, support and lift up the men in our lives. We can love the men in our lives through the lenses of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres.
My father John Samuel Amerson, Sr was drafted to the army at the age of 18, where he served in Japan during WW II. John Sr, took pride in being the provider for his family. 6 children continue the legacy...Athie, John Jr, James, David, Connie, myself grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Love of family was always important.
Dadworked for 30 years until retirement. My father was a Christian and a deacon. Going to church and being active was mandatory in the Amerson household. Dad and Mom loved Christian music. I reflect on music in our home with a piano and organ. We formed a gospel group... sopranos, altos & base among the 6 of us, our late cousin Claudell Smith plus others grew to 10 people. Rehearsals were EVERY Saturday evening. Dad and mom would sit on the front porch listening to us rehearse. Little did we know at that time, the neighbors also, took a seat on the front porch to listen to us rehearse. Dad loved the Church, to sing, eat, watch television, dominoes, ride his 10 speed bicycle daily, and fishing was his favorite past time.
Dad was there for me when I told him I wanted to move to Arlington in 1986. Dad, Mom and James helped me open my own business in Arlington in 1993. We renovated a 7 year vacant space. Dad was a great handyman, mother did her magic with upholstery of my reception chairs, hydraulic chairs, floral wall decor and curtains, while the plumber was James. Dad also taught me to put God first, always be aware of your surroundings, count your money twice, and to not accept just any body as a life partner. He was very proud of me with my career accomplishments and drive. He was married to my mother for 53 years until his transition March 21, 2005. I miss them both.####


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Julie Guttormson, Owner | ride. row. train. barre.
Born and raised in Spokane, WA, Julie began teaching exercise classes a teen. In the early 90's she discovered not only her passion, but the best side-gig for years. After college she moved to Bozeman, MT to fill a seat at the NBC affiliate news desk. She quickly realized the path of broadcast journalism was not for her, but fell in love with the mountains and joined the hospitality industry. This allowed her to live and work in beautiful destinations like Big Sky, MT, Coeur d'Alene, ID, Newport Beach, CA and Jackson as of 2004.
One year after moving to JH, Julie suffered a stroke and was fortunate to walk away healthy. To say the year that followed was "life changing" was an understatement. She turned her passion for sharing fitness into a career and crossed numerous finish lines, including her first ½ and full distance Ironman Triathlon. Now she is lucky enough to experience the rewards of family with her husband and two kids, while empowering her clients to be the best they can be.
As founder and owner of Revolution Indoor Cycling, Julie's vision was to create "classes for the masses". Fun, motivating workouts with a cool vibe and sense of community. A place where all ages and fitness levels would feel welcome, safe, confident and strong.
Julie is a Schwinn® Indoor Cycling Master Trainer, certified AFAA Personal Trainer, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, Schwinn Indoor Cycling, Indo-Row® and ShockWave Coach, Triggerpoint Foam Rolling Practices, TRX Group Suspension Instructor, ViPR, Institute of Motion Level I Mentorship, Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist and has also held certifications as an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and with Johnny G Spinning.


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Test of Customer Service
Just a quick update for you all. On Thursday my car got stolen… Yes, that really sucks. The best part of the story is that I actually found my car myself. Good news right?
Well of course.
The bad news: The thiefs took EVERYTHING of value in my car; a major bummer. Let's say they made a pretty penny off my stuff they took.
Here's the real test, the test of my insurance. I will be potentially filing with both my auto, and homeowners insurance to hopefully reclaim what I had stolen. This will be a real good test of my insurance companies and their levels of customer service (very crucial with Gen Y).
As I go through the process I'll make sure to keep you all updated and will give you all the Gen Y point of view throughout it.
Wish me luck everyone
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How do I Market in an Economic Downturn?
Everyone in every aspect of businesses have their opinions on how to handle our current economic downturn. Everyone has to adjust to their current economic conditions and make the best of their situation. So how should you handle marketing in tough times? I don't necessarily subscribe to one "strategy" for all tough times, but I do have a piece of wisdom to share.
Too many number crunching bosses see marketing in a light which in incorrect and unrepresentative of its true value. Too frequently marketing is seen purely as an expense. Marketing is seen as something that takes away from profits and not add to them.
Marketing needs to be seen for what it really is, as an investment. Not only does correct marketing bring in immediate sales, it also acts as a long-term investment. The money you spend today can bring countless customers to you in the future.
When times get tough, most businesses (big and small) cut marketing spending. Would you?
Well think about it this way. If everyone else is cutting spending, and you kept your levels untouched who has the advantage? Who a bigger presence?
If everyone else cut their spending, what would happen to prices of media and services?
I think you get where I'm going here.
If all your competition cuts their marketing spending, doesn't that mean there's less competition, less pressure from others and lower prices? Now if you could actually increase your marketing during tough times (crazy I know) think about how effective your extra spend would be. Prices would be much cheaper and you would get MUCH more value for your dollar, as well as having less competition from others. Sounds like a pretty good situation to me.
Even though in tough times, consumers have less buying power, your increased effort won't go unheard. When economic conditions pick up again, your customers will thank you by making that purchase they couldn't before.
Now of course this won't work for everyone in every situation, but its something to keep in mind. I understand cutting expenses during tough times, sometimes a company just needs to be more conservative. But, remember marketing should never be seen as an expense. It has both short and long-term benefits that shouldn't be overlooked while budgeting in a tough time.
Any thoughts? Do you know of a business that has done either?
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NBA Jam Making a Comeback!
Some of the best news I have heard in a while. Gen Y rejoice! One of your favorite childhood video games is making a comeback.
In news leaked early, EA Sports is going to announce that they are going to make a new version of NBA Jam that will play exclusively on the Wii. Now I don't have a Wii, but honestly depending on how the new version looks, I might have to go out and get one.
For all of you that don't know or remember NBA Jam the phrase "He's on Fire!" doesn't have much meaning to you. For those like me, who played it non-stop on my Game Gear that phrase activates a giddy side in me. Those who played it remember the non-stop fun of a perfect video game which broke the mold of all games that came before it.
NBA Jam was a 2 on 2 arcade style basketball game which allowed players to dunk from basically every location on the court and made the "turbo button" what it is today. It was a game of full court three-point shots (which were literally on fire) and hidden characters like Bill Clinton who could mix it up with the other NBA greats.
So what does the new version of NBA Jam have in store? Who knows.
Am I excited? Hell Yes
What new tweaks could we see to the franchise. I honestly am not even excited about the Wii's added options for the game, I want to see what new set of hidden characters and changes they will make to have the game still be the same NBA Jam we know and love.
So everyone, what new features do you want this time around?
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Investigators claim Flydubai captain 'calmly put jet into nosedive' before smashing into Russian airport in chilling echo of Germanwings disaster
Probe looking into possibility Greek-Cypriot captain Aristos Socratous, 38, ploughed plane into runway at Rostov-on-Don deliberately
A PROBE into the FlyDubai flight which crashed in Russia this year is said to be looking at whether the pilot caused the disaster deliberately.
The budget airline's Boeing 737 came down in poor weather as it tried to land in Rostov-on-Don on 19 March.
An investigation into the causes of the crash began after all 55 passengers and seven crew died in the fireball.
It was thought that pilot error, crew exhaustion or technical problems were behind the disaster.
But it has now emerged that one of the possibilities being looked at is that the pilot ploughed the aircraft into the ground on purpose.
Citing an anonymous source, Interfax news agency said the probe was looking at whether "deliberate actions of the pilot might have caused the crash" of Flight FZ 981 from Dubai.
The source was quoted as saying: "A preliminary inquiry has determined that the Boeing 737-800 captain, who presumably was aware of his actions and properly assessed the situation and the aircraft's position relative to the ground, kept the control knob switched on for 12 seconds, so turning the horizontal stabiliser to the nosedive position."
The source also told how the plane's black box records revealed Greek-Cypriot captain Aristos Socratous, 38, ignored his co-pilot as the plane plummeted.
The source said: "To all of the co-pilot's questions, the captain responded that everything was okay.
"His tone was calm and no nervousness is heard in his voice."
The theory is a chilling echo of the Germanwings air disaster in March 2015.
All 150 people on board the flight died after suicidal co-pilot Andreas Lubitz ploughed the aircraft into the side of a mountain in the French Alps.
And there has been talk that the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 could have been the result of a similar act.
Newly released police documents show Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah practised crashing the plane into the Indian Ocean on a simulator just weeks before it disappeared.
The body in charge of looking into the FlyDubai crash, the Russian Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK), officially denies the reports.
A spokesman said: "MAK has nothing to do with this information so we cannot comment on it."
But the committee admitted in April that the crash happened after the plane aborted its attempt to land.
It pulled up after getting down to just 720 ft before climbing to 3,300 ft and then nosediving, it said.
Speaking at the pilot's funeral in June, Socratous's cousin said: "We lost one of the most important members of our family – our pillar."
He was described as "a very great man – dignified, principled, honest and kind-hearted."
The crash "should and could have been avoided and responsibilities will be sought," the relative said at the ceremony in St Nicholas church in Limassol.
One of the other possible causes of the crash that was being looked at was the tiredness of staff at FlyDubai.
The budget airline has been hit by claims it forced exhausted pilots to fly dangerously long hours – despite their protests over safety.
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|Hailey and Megan's baby quilt
|Hailey's Quilt
|Irish Chain
|Back of Irish Chain
My next task was to make them Pillow Shams, Throw Pillows and Pillow Cases to match. I finally finished them yesterday (March 17th).. In the last year I have made so many quilt tops and need to get some of them finished before I can really get started on new projects. Most of them I will quilt on my sewing machine. Following are some pictures of some I've finished and some are the quilt tops I need to work on.
|Baby Boy Quilt I made and sent to a great Niece in California
|Queen sized quilt I made and designed for my Granddaughter Dawn
|This pattern is called the Ten Minute Block. I learned this pattern at Quilt Guild Meeting and couldn't wait to get home to try it.
|This pattern is one I bought at a quilt shop quite a few years ago. I couldn't understand the pattern at first but after making a few quilts I understood perfectly what they were telling me. It is called Blue Plate Special.
|This Quilt I made in 2012 for my Grandson Joe. He loves Football so when I saw an image on the internet I knew I had to make it for him.
|These are Pillow I made for my daughter Marshawn for her birthday last year.
|This is my latest quilt top. It is for a sister in California. The pattern is Disappearing 4 Patch and is another inspiration from Missouri Star Quilt Company.
|This was one of the first quilts I made in 2013. It is called Lazy Log Cabin with a BarnRaising effect. I made the Pillow Shams out of left over blocks. It is Queen sized and is on my bed. I love it!!


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I have a TS with a Broadcom 10/100/1000 NIC that will give a an IP address conflict with a MAC address that does not exist. This is a staticaddress.
I created a network on the bench with different router and the same subnet and it works fine.
I shut off the DHCP server on the original network and I still get the conflict.
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It is no secret that Bitcoin is one of the most valuable cryptocurrencies available today. However, there is a misconception that Bitcoin in itself is an anonymous digital asset. In this guide, learn how to buy bitcoin with a credit card and no verification.
The truth is, Bitcoin-like many other cryptocurrencies is traded on a distributed ledger that keeps transaction details. A distributed ledger or blockchain maintains the history of all Bitcoin transactions. So anyone with adequate knowledge and resources would be able to retrieve details of Bitcoin transactions.
With a private identity linked to a particular address, a person can know what amount of Bitcoin is in the address. If this person can connect the individual identity of a recipient of Bitcoin to an address, then the following can also be known;
- The amount of Bitcoin transferred
- The date and time the transfer of the Bitcoin occurred
- The identity of both the sender and recipient of the Bitcoin
Security is a significant reason why many people would want to buy Bitcoin with no debit card/credit card verification. While there are people engaged in illicit activities who prefer anonymity when purchasing Bitcoin. There are also many people involved in legitimate transactions who value anonymity due to genuine security concerns.
Since Bitcoin is a valuable digital asset, owners of large volumes of Bitcoin could potentially become targets of cybercriminals. With a click of a button, hackers can steal large amounts of Bitcoin held in various addresses. What's more, a dubious Bitcoin transfer cannot be stopped.
There is also no restriction to the volume of Bitcoin that a hacker can steal at one time. This has made many people view buying Bitcoin without debit card/credit card verification as a smart, safe and preferred option.
But how do buy bitcoin with credit card no verification?
You can buy Bitcoin anonymously in the following ways;
Buy Bitcoin Locally
You can buy or sell Bitcoin with someone in your vicinity. There are several sites where you can search for interested buyers or sellers of Bitcoin. It should not be hard to find a seller in your locality. Meet the person face-to-face preferably in a public location like a restaurant.
Ensure that you are comfortable trading with this person. Since you are meeting face to face, you can both decide on the mode of transaction and payment.
This means there isn't any type of verification as you will be paying in cash for your Bitcoins. Issuing a cheque may not be acceptable to the seller, and it will reveal your identity as well. Furthermore, transferring money to the seller's account would also reveal your identity.
So if cash is your preferred payment method, make sure you meet the seller in a public place. Bitcoin is a digital asset. Be careful of sellers offering to sell their bitcoins at a price that is way lower than the current market price. This could be one alarming sign you have to look for.
Trade Bitcoin With Other Cryptocurrencies
You can trade your other cryptocurrencies for Bitcoin without having to verify your personal identity. Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) like Changelly allows you to carry out cryptocurrency trading with no ID verification required. Trade your cryptocurrency with other users of DEXs for Bitcoin anonymously using Changelly or other similar DEXs.
Make Use Of Bitcoin ATMs
There are over 1,100 Bitcoin ATMs located in various cities in the US. These ATMs allows you to deposit your cash in exchange for the Bitcoin equivalent sent directly to your bitcoin wallet address. However, like regular ATMs, you could have cameras recording your transaction.
In addition to this, there are some ATMs that may require verification of your personal information. Therefore, look for ATMs that only require you to deposit cash while providing your wallet address for the bitcoin transfer.
Use A Prepaid Credit Card To Buy Bitcoin
There are some service providers and cryptocurrency exchanges that will allow you to buy Bitcoin using a prepaid credit card. For example, Coinmama allows their users to purchase bitcoin without any identity verification. They also allow you to use prepaid cards. Coinmama also allows you to buy Bitcoin via a cash transfer through Western Union. While Coinmama is a good way of staying anonymous while buying Bitcoin, there is the issue of low buying limit. Without verifying your personal identity, you could be limited to buying $150 worth of Bitcoin for a single transaction.
The security of your digital assets is a priority especially when you have crypto as valuable as Bitcoin. Staying anonymous when buying such cryptocurrency is one way to secure your assets from cybercriminals looking for the next victim. You can consider trying out any or all the methods above buying Bitcoin with no credit card verification.
Bitcoin Cryptocurrency for Beginners: Fun Video
As explained in the article, buying bitcoins anonymously will never be simple. There is a hustle that you have to go through, unlike buying through a bitcoin exchange that has a verification process in place. Also, buying bitcoin with no verification usually result in paying a further premium on each coin.
If you decide not going with the listed methods, and still want to buy bitcoin using a cash deposit, then read our review on BitQuick. BitQuick is an exchange known for allowing their customers to buy Bitcoin using cash and bank deposits using your bank account.
We understand that a lot of customers prefer not to share their identification with exchanges due to security reasons. However, that all depends on how much you trust your exchange. But let's not forget that we usually some of our information online, and there is always the risk of the website or platform being hacked. For example, Yahoo was hacked in 2016 with over 500 million users information accounts swiped.


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PAIR OF CUT GLASS COVERED SWEETMEAT DISHES In apple green. Heights 8.5. Diameters 6.5"."
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CLEAR CUT GLASS ICE CREAM TRAY Central Hobstar cutting. Strawberry, Diamond, and Fan cutting along edge. 11.5 x 7.75"."
CLEAR CUT GLASS COVERED CHEESE DISH With Hobstar, Flattened Diamond Point, and Fan cutting. Height 6. Diameter of dish 8.5"."
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Justice League Producer Addresses Reshoot Rumors
Last week reporters were releasing conflicting reports about the Justice League movie, causing a flurry of rumors to swirl around the state of Zack Snyder's superhero team up movie.
The first report stated that extensive reshoots were being planned which would cause the movie to have been remade for the second time over the course of its long production, and the second debunked that while adding additional photography was always planned.
Now Justice League producer Charles Roven spoke with Collider on the topic while at the press junket for Wonder Woman, revealing some key details about the film's status in post-production and the process of shooting more footage.
We're just in the post-production process. That's where we are. We're in the middle of it, and I think it's pretty common knowledge that we're going to be doing some additional photography.
The complications of trying to, you know—Henry [Cavill]'s on Mission: Impossible, and our Aquaman is making Aquaman, Amy [Adams]' doing Sharper Objects [sic]—so everybody's busy, and it's that crazy Rubix cube of trying to find a way of getting everybody in the place to do the work that we need to do. Which is not that vast, the amount of work that we have to do, but it's still really complicated that everybody's in different places around the world.
With Justice League's expansive all-star cast, the scheduling complications seem like a headache no person should have to deal with. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige previously stated that someone could write a book about the scheduling process for Avengers: Infinity War. But that's why they're paid the big bucks.
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Roven added that there are no extensive reshoots and that they're process for capturing additional photography is normal for a production the size of Justice League, likening it to the post work done on James Cameron's own big budget epic.
The reality is we are in the midst of trying to schedule the only additional photography that we've been trying to schedule. We haven't done any additional photography up to this point…Since we've wrapped, there's been no additional photography. Since we've wrapped, what there was was motion capture, or what we call facial capture, so we did one round of facial capture, and another mini-round of facial capture. You use facial capture if you have a CG character, you do facial capture in order to give a real performance into that CG character. An example of it would be Avatar.
That movie had a long period of production and post-production, post-production, post-production. And it turned out being the biggest movie of all-time. So there's a lot to be said for additional photography.
Roven added that social media has made this scale of filmmaking much more difficult.
Regardless, Justice League is still on track for release on November 17.
Are you excited to see the League finally united on the big screen? Let us know with your vote in the Anticipation Rankings!
MORE JUSTICE LEAGUE: Superman Looms Over The League In New Fan Poster / Charlie Hunnam Addresses Green Lantern Rumors / Amber Heard's Mera Costumes In Justice League And Aquaman Compared
In Justice League, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder, from a screenplay by Chris Terrio, and features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill (Superman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Ciarán Hinds (Steppenwolf), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon), Amber Heard (Mera), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) and Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor).


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Watch Cautious Clay battle his own ego as he explores the things that really matter in life in his new video for "Crowned."
Complex says "Like his name implies, he's cautious about every move he makes-even if goes above your head at first...Aside from delivering such an infectious single with 'Crowned,' Cautious Clay completes the package with visuals that hold your attention for the entire three minute duration. There's something special about him, and he keeps revealing new layers to his creativity that continue to pull us in."


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The Hammock needs to be preserved
Without community involvement, The Hammock as we know it, will be lost. Transformed from the natural beauty it is today into a jungle of high rise condominiums.
Daytona's barrier island has lost all of the Old Florida character that the Hammock Community Association is fighting to preserve.
Accomplishments of The Hammock Community Association
In order for us to achieve our goal of maintaining and protecting The Hammock, we need your support. By joining together, our voice will be heard in the community and we will succeed in our goal.
Protection of 16th Road
The HCA was instrumental in educating residents about developer's plans to relocate 16th road. As a result of our efforts the 16th Road public beach access was preserved and Hammock residents continue to enjoy the beautiful beach there.
Billboard Removal on A1A
Along with other local organizations, The HCA endorsed and promoted the plan to remove 10 billboards along scenic A1A. The removal of the billboards helps achieve our goal of preserving the natural beauty of the Hammock.
Hammock Annexation
The HCA worked in conjunction with several organizations to educate residents of the Hammock about the City of Palm Coast's desire to annex The Hammock. We successfully managed to gain enough support to stop the annexation.


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Support Share Our Strength
Do you know about Share our Strength? It's an organization dedicated to feeding the hungry in America. They raise funds through donations and programs like the Great American Bake Sale and Taste of the Nation. Then, Share Our Strength distributes financial and programming support to organizations throughout the country that are addressing local hunger needs with nutritious food. Yahoo! has committed $20,000 to end hunger in America on behalf of the Foodbuzz community of publishers and readers, of which Hounds in the Kitchen is a part.
Readers have the opportunity to show your applause for this partnership by setting Yahoo! as your homepage by clicking on this link. Let them know you appreciate their gift to Share Our Strength by changing your homepage. Foodbuzz is asking all of us to raise awareness about this important cause by sharing the campaign on Facebook and Twitter.
I was pleased to talk to a local food organization this weekend who may be partnering with Share Our Strength soon. It's not my news to share but I support Share Our Strength even more knowing that they will be making change in my community.


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Ethiopia's military intervention in Somalia: a critical assessment 2006 - 2009
Fesseha, Shawel G
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This research is an assessment of Ethiopia's military intervention in Somalia, with the specific objectives to examine the effectiveness of Ethiopia's military intervention in Somalia and investigate whether military intervention can lead to stability in Somalia. Statement of the problem is about Ethiopia's intervention in Somalia in December 2006 which was as a result of Ethiopia's national security threat related to its protracted contlict with Eritrea that tempted the country to invade Somalia. The Islamic court, which controlled most of Somalia at the time declared jihad against Ethiopia, and the court had considerable support from Eritrea. Somalia became a front in the proxy war between the two countries- Eritrea supporting the Islamic Court Union and Ethiopia supporting the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia in Bidwoa. The region became destabilized as a result of the protracted conflict between the two countries. Peace and stability in the Horn depended on the resolution of the Ethiopian and Eritrean conflict and triumph of sustainable peace. Statement of the problem is to answer the question; Does the Ethiopian military intervention in Somalia a genuine quest for peace or a sign of military might to Eritrea? Or is it in fulfilment of the US war on terror? Methodology is through descriptive and explorative research designs; and data collection through questionnaires. Key findings; Ethiopia's military intervention has been regarded as the most daring and strategic decision any African government has made to fight terrorism crossing a border towards its neighbour. Its successful operation motivated other countries for military intervention through the African Union. The exemplary exhibition of the military strategic intervention, created an impression that it was possible for a military operation to take place in Somalia; the Ethiopian troops proved their military capability in defeating ICU with determination to ensure a free Somali society of militia as well as extremist groups. The transitional government had challenges, just like any new regime in a post conflict society; its viability was majorly as a direct contribution of Ethiopian military as a governing power on itself. Ethiopian and the African Union's military greatly weaked the Al-Shaabab. Conclusion; There is no doubt that the Ethiopian military achieved what no international community and African countries thought to be possible. Its daring response to the lawlessness in Somalia laid the foundation of the current elected Somali Government and AMISOM. Recommendations include; With the successul outcome of both Ethiopian military and the African Union forces, there is need for Ethiopian Government to capacity build the Somalia National Army and encourage the Somalia Federal Government to pursue an inclusive governance approach without discrimination based on groups or clan system. All countries in the region will need to commit to not supporting disruptive insurgencies such as the al-Shabaab or warlords. The immediate security concerns must be to form the Fedral units. This is the best approach to this very complex political problem.
CitationFesseha,Shawel G.,September,2013.Ethiopia's Military Intervention In Somalia: A Critical Assessment 2006 - 2009.
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Special Olympics Barbados is sending out an SOS for volunteers to assist in its golf programme.
Golf was first introduced to Special Olympics Barbados athletes in a golf clinic held at the Rockley Golf Club in Christ Church and conducted by Keith Boyce a few months ago. Boyce is an internationally certified golf trainer and a Special Olympics golf coach in Mississauga, Ontario.
The response of the athletes to their initial exposure to the game was exciting and left them wanting more. With the goal of encouraging the establishment of a Special Olympics golf programme in Barbados, Boyce, who is Barbadian, donated eight golf bags full of clubs to the local organisation.
The Rockley Golf Club has committed to providing some on-course time for the athletes, and the organization is also
seeking similar commitments from other local courses. Special Olympics has nearly everything in place to begin
its golf programme but need compassionate female and male volunteers to complete the package.
Volunteer coaches do not have to be certified golf teachers or trainers. All they need is a knowledge and love of the game and a willingness to give of their own time to benefit athletes with intellectual challenges.
Special Olympics will provide specialised training, after which, the coaches will be certified by Special Olympics International.
To volunteer, contact Edward Thompson; phone: 423- 0967; email: [email protected]; or the Special Olympics Office; phone: 426-9064; email: [email protected]


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As many of you may have noticed, in the last forty days or so I promoted all over the place a simple Christmas application we published called Christmasfy Me. Not only was it a fun application that we wanted to build, but it was also our first experiment with in-app purchasing. Not too long ago, Apple opened the in-app purchase feature to free applications. I personally think this is a great tool for a lot of people to monetize their apps, and at the same time, somehow solve the problem of not being able to release demo and trial versions of their apps.
As promised, I'm going to fully disclose the results I gathered with Christmasfy Me in hopes of helping others to better understand this business model.
The application
Christmasfy Me is an iPhone application that lets you take a picture, or select an existing one from your library, and apply Christmas elements to it. You can then save or share these pictures via email, Twitter, or Facebook. You can view a video of how this application works at www.ChristmasfyMe.com. The application originally came with three unlocked items, we then unlocked an additional three items for a total of six. To unlock the remaining 20 items, the user had to pay $0.99.
Some factors we need to keep in mind
This iPhone application was built and released as a seasonal application; this means that the same kind of application (not necessarily with the same theme) may have totally different results and numbers during other periods of the year. The application was released in a period that is usually notorious for having more downloads that any other period throughout the year: between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Considering that after Christmas the sales dropped considerably, I will only take into account the sales from 11/26/2009 to 12/31/2009.
The numbers
Over a period of 37 days, Christmasfy Me was downloaded a total of 66,623 times. Of those downloads, 32,189 happened in the US while the other 34,434 account for world-wide downloads, mainly in the UK and Italy. In Italy, the application even ranked as the second most downloaded free application in the photography category and about 120th in the overall Top Free chart for a few days. I can't hide that I was expecting to do better than this. Of course, I'm not unhappy with the results, but everything was timed in order to be included by Apple in their holidays selection and that never happened. Even on its better days, as far as downloads go, the app never ranked better than 500th in the Top Free Apps chart. This says a lot about how many downloads you need to be in the top 100, especially considering the fact that rank and number of downloads don't usually grow proportionally.
As far as in-app purchases go, we sold a total of 2,193 "upgrades" over the same period. This is actually better than I expected, considering that this was an average conversion rate of 3.29% and, based on the results published by Riptide of their in-app purchase experience, I was expecting something closer to 2.5%. The regional results demonstrate how US customers are more likely to buy in-app content, with an average conversion rate of 4.11%, and accounting for 60.37% of the total of in-app purchases. So, if you decide to build your business on in-app purchases, forget markets like Italy, where the conversion rate was well below 1%, and focus on the US and the UK. Also, If you look at the chart, you'll notice that conversion rate dropped after December 16th, the day we released a new version where, among other updates, the number of free elements went from three to six.
It might not be the most profitable business model since you need a high number of downloads to make a decent profit, but definitely less than what you would need with ads. More and more powerhouses like ngimoco, Gameloft, and Tapulous are switching to this model with many of their apps. Also, this may allow you to create complex and expensive apps while allowing your customers to pay only for the features they really need (Boxcar docet). The biggest con I found is that a lot of people expect everything to be free to download. I've even been accused of "stealing" money because there were only three free elements in the first version. That cost me a bunch of one star ratings in the App store.
I will definitely explore and use this model more in the future. I think there is more that can be done to improve performance and revenue. I'll be sure to keep you all updated with our results.


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Canna Delivery Systems Inc.'s Licensee, Wisdom Homes of America, Inc. Begins Marketing CannaStrips
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 3, 2016, Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc. (CSE: LDS, OTCQB: LDSYF) through its wholly owned subsidiary, Canna Delivery Systems Inc., (CDS) is pleased to announce that its licensee, Wisdom Homes of America, Inc. ("WOFA"), has begun its phase one marketing campaign of CannaStrips, through distribution of CannaStrips product samples to select medical offices and dispensaries in northern California.
The samples will allow individual patients to experience cannabis infused oral strips, which are similar to breath strips and provide an exact and controlled dosage of cannabis, without the health risks associated with smoking or potential chemical inhalation associated with some smokeless inhalers.
Brad Eckenweiler, CEO of LDS stated, "We are very excited to see one of our licensees successfully starting their marketing campaign. Apparent enthusiasm WOFA has been receiving from patients testing the CannaStrips is tremendous and signifies that the current marketplace is very receptive of our CannaStips technology. We believe this will allow us and our licensees significant near and midterm opportunities."
About Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc.
LDS' technology produces infused strips (similar to breath strips) that are not only a safer, healthier option to smoking but also a new way to accurately meter the dosage and assure the purity of the product. From start to finish, the production process tests for quality and composition of all the ingredients used in each and every strip, resulting in a delivery system that is safe, consistent and effective.
On behalf of the board of directors of Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc.
Brad Eckenweiler CEO & Director
Lifestyle Delivery Systems Inc. Suite 810, 789 W. Pender St.
Vancouver BC, V6C 1H2
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The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the content of this news release.
Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions as of the date of this news release. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations. They are not guarantees of future performance. The Company cautions that all forward looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the Company's limited operating history and the need to comply with environmental and governmental regulations. Accordingly, actual and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions and expectations expressed or implied in the forward looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward- looking information.


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People leaving jobs for reasons they don't want to discuss often say something hackneyed about spending more time with family. But it appears that Michèle Flournoy literally means it.
Flournoy, 50, is a top Pentagon policy adviser and potential first female defense secretary. She announced this week that she will quit after the New Year to have more time with her three children, ages 14, 12 and 9. Her work for the Defense Department often runs from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and over many weekends.
Flournoy's work sounds fascinating. She testifies before Congress, and is strategizing troop levels in Iraq and Afghanistan. That's a lot to give up for three kids.
Which is why I love that she stated her reason so baldly: The work of being a mother is important, too.
It's possible there's more to her story -- who knows? But her public affirmation of motherhood is brave. It risks the anger of those who argue women can "have it all." Flournoy invites the envy of parents who have to work for financial reasons; she's married to a top deputy at the Department of Veterans Affairs. She risks instilling doubt in the junior women -- perhaps also mothers -- whom she sought to mentor and inspire. And she courts ridicule by the ignorant. Remember when talk show host Mike Gallagher called Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly's three-month maternity leave "a racket"?
Highly visible women should keep talking about the importance of parenting, because they can have repercussions for working moms and dads who aren't among the power elite. There are many parents who don't have the protections of money or status to assert something so basic as the need for time away from a job to raise children.
And working people have ever less leverage now, as the depressed economy has "excessed" so many into the unemployment line. In the spring of 2009, a House subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), heard testimony from advocates that the dismal economy was pushing parents out of the workforce because their opportunities for flexible work schedules were drying up. Parents who had worked a four-day week, for example, found their employers suddenly requiring five days.
Sometimes, employers were trying to stretch to make do with the current workforce, because they didn't want to hire anyone new. But the result was often to upset a delicate balance and force the parents out.
Flexible schedules are rarely set down in writing and can disappear when an accommodating manager is replaced by someone less family-friendly. Another possibility -- and the one that most concerned Congress -- was that employers could be using the bad economy to discriminate against pregnant workers and parents.
Recognizing how precarious the work-family balance continues to be, some companies have begun making flexible work arrangements more formal. For example, KPMG, the audit firm based in Idaho, with offices in Melville, has a flexibility website where employees can explore compressed work weeks, telecommuting, job sharing and more.
Of course, accounting firms like KPMG battle notoriously high turnover, so they look for ways to retain employees. At other kinds of jobs, many workers don't even have paid sick days -- in fact, 47 percent of private-sector workers, according to the Department of Labor. We have a long way to go as a country that supports parents.
People like Flournoy should keep up the drumbeat about the importance of child-raising, reminding employers that parents have important work off the job, too.
First published in Newsday.


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H.R.2559 - Flexibility for Working Families Act113th Congress (2013-2014)
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Flexibility for Working Families Act - Authorizes an employee to request from an employer a temporary or permanent change in the terms or conditions of the employee's employment if the request relates to: (1) the number of hours the employee is required to work, (2) the times when the employee is required to work or be on call for work, (3) where the employee is required to work, or (4) the amount of notification the employee receives of work schedule assignments. Sets forth certain employer duties with respect to such requests.
Makes it unlawful for an employer to interfere with any rights provided to an employee under this Act. Authorizes an employee to file a complaint with the Secretary of Labor for any violations of such rights. Provides for the investigation and assessment of civil penalties or the award of relief for alleged violations, including the review in federal courts of appeal of orders of the Secretary.
Requires the Secretary and certain federal agency administrative officers to provide information and technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and the general public regarding compliance with this Act.
Requires the Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor to issue guidance on compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act that provides a flexible work environment through changes in employee terms and conditions of employment provided in this Act.
Applies the requirements of this Act to certain classes of employees, including employees of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Library of Congress.


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The following is an article which was published in the Middle Harbour Yacht Club magazine "Compass Rose" November 2012. I feel it tells part of my story.
I was volunteering the weekend of the World Access Games when by chance I met James Gardiner, owner of "Xanthia" an X-Yacht (XC45) he had been preparing for over a year for a circumnavigation of the Australian "Mainland" as he puts it! Later after discussions over a superb dinner at Orso Restaurant, James had hired me to assist him with the safe delivery of his yacht between Sydney and Cairns.
About me..
I was so fortunate, growing up on Rose Bay, at the age of eight my father decided to build a Heron sailing dinghy to introduce me to the sport and race from Woollahra SC. Instantly sailing became a passion and through high school I sailed 5 days per week being able to replace cricket as my sport of choice. Sailing on the ocean commenced in 1975 and since then I have done countless ocean races, cruises and deliveries. More recently, I decided to make this my profession as my love of the sea merges with the need for sustenance.
About James..
James tells me he grew up on Port Phillip Bay and sailed skiffs until the age of 18 when he went to agricultural college and became a farmer eventually running 50,000 acres of grazing country at Cobar – a long way from the sea. Over the last couple of years since selling the farm and moving to the coast, James became involved with the Batemans Bay YC and has been elected rear commodore. So the sea has become within his grasp and the fulfilment of a long standing bucket list item has come to fruition. All those years on the farm meant there was a lack of experience on the ocean, general seamanship and navigation and so the request for me to assist came about.
We left on April 29th with two others. Louise had previous experience on charter yachts in the Mediterranean, Nathan a 30 year old American traveller however had no sailing experience but had enrolled with Sunsail at Hamilton Is to do the competent crew course commencing May 7th. He asked me if I thought I could get him there in time and I confidently assured him it was a definite maybe. So Nathan climbed aboard. Having had the opportunity to start sailing as an eight year old, and forever thankful for the joy the sport has given me, I make it a priority to offer this opportunity to others whenever possible. So for that reason I am prepared to take on the responsibility of a beginner on a passage of this magnitude. After a couple of days of mild "mal de mer", Nathan started to adapt to life on the ocean and two months later along with James has just pulled into Darwin Harbour. In this time I have seen him literally "learn the ropes". He has become a competent sailor, helmsman and navigator (albeit lacking experience!) and loving every minute of it.
So we did get to Hammo by the appointed date, two days early in fact. Leaving Sydney on the end of a low, we had a very nice 25knt SE to push us up the coast fast enough to get us to the border and into the trades which held in 24/7 all the way to Cairns, 6 ½ days to Hammo where we said goodbye to Nathan and Louise (both returning to the boat in Cairns) and 2 days more (just James and myself)to Cairns then 3 hours back to Sydney for me as my job was done.
In my letter of confirmation to James I stated that "My role will be to use my experience to help you safely deliver the yacht but respect the fact that you as owner have the ultimate say in any decision." In stating this, I needed to trust that James was paying me for my experience, knowledge and tuition and that if the proverbial …. hit the fan, the owner/skipper rights would default to my expertise. To this end we had no conflict whatsoever and it has been nothing but smooth sailing.
Several weeks later after James and the crew had "day sailed" to Cooktown, I received a call asking if I could meet them at Horn Is to help them get across the Arafua Sea to Gove. I was delighted to receive the call and begun organising flights etc. James later changed the meeting point to Weipa having heard that customs officials on Horn were likely to confiscate all their fresh food despite them not having left Aussie waters, so Weipa it was. A light to average easterly on a flat sea saw us arrive into Gove harbour 49hours later, again a very pleasant uneventful voyage.
Although together James and Nathan most probably would have done the crossing without a problem, I consider myself to be similar to an insurance policy. Something paid for in case of the unexpected and considering the value of the yacht let alone potential risk to two lives, my fee is well worthwhile.
Issues, a few, but with my experience all able to be sorted. The most significant being failure of both charging systems (motor and generator) one evening resulting in no house battery power (sorted next morning). A great thing to happen as it gave the real time opportunity to pull out the paper charts and teach them to plot a course and navigate "the old way" Other little niggles such as up the mast to reattach lazy jacks, down into the stern lazarette to tighten the lock nut on the hydraulic ram which was about to let go etc. Overall a very well prepared yacht and a joy to sail. I look forward to the next call from James or maybe you??
Fair Winds & GREAT Sailing
Grahame Bear