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Boobies and Puppies and Jessie Lee!
I know you what you guys like. My puppies!
There's some sort of butt-to-butt joke here, haha! Gonzo and Ramona are the best. They don't even have to do anything and they're hours of love and entertainment.
And my Jessie! She makes me beautiful =)
And of course: ASS AND TITTIES!!
Happy Monday, everyone!
Joanna Angel
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Puppies And More!
You guys. We have a new addition to our little family – and his name is Gonzo! Kind of a perfect name, right??
I am in love with him. He looks like a bat, but he's obviously not a bat – he's a pug / chihuahua / beagle mix! I like to refer to him as a "chug." He looks like a party animal, I think.
I think Ramona and Mr. Small Hands are fans, too! He's trying to be king of the castle already, haha.
Awwww! We adopted Gonzo from the same rescue organization from which we adopted my little ewok / shih tzu Ramona. Adopting new furry family members from rescues is a truly rewarding experience. If you're in the LA area and looking to expand your family – consider Rescue Me Inc! They specialize in rescuing special needs, abused, neglected, injured and senior animals that are often overlooked in shelters. I am ever-thankful for the work this organization does! Check them out and support if you can =)
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Happy Holidays And A Merry Birthday Eve To Me!
I hope everyone has a safe and sexy and fun holiday! I'm headed to New York today, woo hoo – family and friends and Chinese food!
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Seasons Greetings from myself, Small Hands, and Ramona!
And Happy early-Birthday to ME!
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The Greatest Photos Ever Taken!
Joshua Darling, a good friend of mine, is working on a brilliant coffee table book containing photos of different Porn Stars with their pets. This past weekend he shot me with my little friend and I am in love with the photos!
Ramona's expressions always crack me up. I am endlessly entertained by watching her react to the would. She always looks half asleep and extremely confused- and I am just so in love with her. I used to think people's intense connections with their animals were strange- I didn't really get it. But now I do, and I have happily entered the world of being a crazy dog person.
In any case, check out these photos. It sums up my relationship with my dog quite well!
These are probably the greatest photos of anything ever taken, ever, by the way. Thank you, Joshua!
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Selfies! Woo!
I have decided to share with you some of my recent selfies.
This is me, my bathroom skink, and my butt.
This is me with some underpants that have photos of old Hustler centerfolds on them (if you know whose face that is on there please tell me? because I honestly have no idea and it's a little awkward since me and her have a relatively intimate relationship being that she was all up in my crotch).
This is my butt, in my guest bathroom.
(Yeah, I have a guest bathroom. When you grow up you'll have one too. But to counteract how grown-up it is, I had Brian Street Team spray paint the walls with graffiti of little men falling into a giant coffee cup)
Here are my titties and my tattoos. #Underboob!
And here is my adorable dog Ramona photobombing me as I take a selfie in my messy room.
I post a lot of these pics on my instagram, so if you want to see more pics like this, follow me here @joannaangel!
And, before I go, don't forget to submit your Hump Day Q&A questions to me on twitter using #fleshlive! I'll be answering the questions LIVE on Fleshlight's webcast at 6pm PST today!!
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Record daily walking, distance and calories consumption.
Support SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and other social network site alert. Note: You should allow the notification of the apps in the phone and app.
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Touch Screen: Capacitive touch 0.96 inch
Badn Length: 210mm, fits 4.72″ – 7.87″ (120mm-200mm) wrist.
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Top 5 tourist attractions in Nice
The Côte d'Azur is one of the most glamorous beach destinations in Europe, and one that is not exclusively limited to those who are rich and famous, although many celebrities from France and beyond have been spotted sunbathing and frolicking on the French Riviera. And one of the urban gems of the riviera is nice, a city that has something for everyone, young and old. The famous waterfront, the mix of cultures, the cuisine and a ton of other attractions make Nice a great destination on the French Riviera. After you've head your fill of sunbathing and swimming, why not check out some of the top 5 tourist attractions in Nice?
Colline du Chateau
Nice is a beautiful city, and if you want to get a good look at it from up above, then you can climb the Colline du Chateau, a hill overlooking the Baie des Anges and the harbor, which offers a great vantage point. On top of the hill, you'll find the ruined castle and a platform that can be reached by climbing a long set of stairs. The castle is surrounded by a park which is a great place for a walk, but unfortunately closes at sunset.
Museum of Asian Art
Nice, like other cities on the French Riviera, is not exactly cheap, but it does have its fair share of free attractions. If you want to absorb some culture while you're visiting, you can take a look at the Museum of Asian Art which has exhibits from India, China, Indonesia and other south-Asian countries. The entry is free and you can spend a few hours wandering the halls of the museum.
Chagall Museum
Famous Russian-French artist Marc Chagall's work is the type of art that appeal to everyone, and his beautiful stained glass oevres can be found in many places throughout Europe. The Chagall Museum has a nice selection of the artist's works, which are organized according to the instructions of Chagall himself. The museum has a nice garden, also created with the help of Chagall (he also designed the mosaic next tot he pond).
Vieux Nice
The old town of Nice is essentially a maze of narrow streets and old buildings which retain the flavor of Nice of the past century, and has some nice boutiques and cafes. The shadowy streets are especially beautiful at night, when many people come out for promenades. A must see spot in the Vieux Nice is the Cours Saleya street, a bustling market in the morning and a great place for pavement cafe dinners in the evening.
Promenade des Anglais
Promenade des Anglais is probably the best known landmarks in the city, so of course it is also in the top 5 tourist attractions in Nice. The promenade is one of the most iconic places on the French Riviera, bustling with activity day and night, with people lounging on the blue chairs lining the shore, roller skating or walking. There are quite a few excellent seafood restaurants along the promenade should you get hungry.


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Colossians 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
How do you "let" the Word of God dwell within you?
The key is found in Romans 8:5 which talks about whether you are "Spirit-led" or "flesh led". Another way of understanding this is what is the pattern of governance in your life? Is it a pattern of divine governance or self-governance?
Divine governance is where you are led by the Holy Spirit as follows:
Holy Spirit -> your spirit -> your soul -> your body.
We are designed to be led by the Holy Spirit, who leads your spirit, which leads your soul, body, and brain. However, the actual pattern of self-governance for many people is as follows:
Body/brain -> soul -> spirit -> Holy Spirit.
This is called being led by your flesh where your brain and soul (feelings and emotions) dictate the spirit.
So, the way to let the Word of God dwell within your heart is by being "Spirit-led" which means renewing your mind to the Word of God.
Romans 12:1-2 says, Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Paul says don't conform to the pattern of this world which is the pattern of "self-governance". Rather allow yourself to be transformed by the Holy Spirit by renewing your mind to God's Word.
Paul goes on to say "with gratitude in your hearts". This is the golden key.
Gratitude or thankfulness is the heart attitude that opens the gateway to the Spirit. It allows the Holy Spirit to flow within you. A complaining, grumbling heart will quench the Holy Spirit just like Israel did in the wilderness. It doesn't matter how many books or podcasts you are reading and listening to, the Word will have no effect because the Holy Spirit has been quenched in your life.
This is why there are many Christians who carry a lot of knowledge but are easily offended and have no peace.
Gratitude is the simple little key that can make all the difference. The first place to go to when you find yourself easily becoming offended, angry or without peace, is gratitude.


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People can only come to your business if they know it exists. As the primary function of SEO, getting your name out there is the main goal of a quality Digital Marketing Company. There are a lot of important methods that go into SEO, many of which are done directly on your site. Some strategies need to be done elsewhere as well. One of these is getting your Name Address Phone number (NAP) out into the world. It's the straightforward way to let the internet know that your business exists. With all of the different online directories out there these days, it's a time-consuming process. And can adding these simple details to websites really make a difference?
Some directories are nationwide or even global. And it's crucial that these directories have your NAP right. Yelp, for instance, is now global and is used worldwide to show customer ratings on all types of businesses. There are several other major directories as well that have a large reach and a high domain authority. These sites have influence over your rankings, and it's important to have your information on as many of them as possible. Some of these bigger directories include the Better Business Bureau, TripAdvisor, the Yellow Pages, Citysearch.com, Foursquare, and InfoUSA. Some other important sites are industry-specific and only apply to certain business types. HomeAdvisor, Angie's List, and Guild Quality are some examples.
While they may not be as prominent as global sites, local directories can be just as important. An essential part of SEO for a small business is targeting the local city. Trying to improve general rankings is not only extremely difficult, but it would also be impractical for many industries even if it were successful. If their car breaks down, few people are going to search for a tow truck in Oregon when they know they're in Portland after all! Because of this, smaller, local sites can provide a boost to not only dispalying your business details, but can help with rankings for the related city as well and even your local map rankings.
When you're out in town or driving your car, the last thing you want is for an officer of the law to give you a citation. The opposite is true on the internet. People actually go out of their way to get a citation! That's because an online citation is a reference to your NAP. When another site has your business details, (and it's put in correctly to avoid the NAP Monster!) it gives credibility to your business and shows that you actually do business where you say you do. The more citations you can get, the better. Just be sure not to apply this advice at the parking meter!
There are literally thousands of different directories that list information on businesses, some of them more prominent than others. But the more reputable places you have citations, the better. And although you may come across a site you might think no one has heard of, some gain popularity quickly. A good rule of thumb for review sites, for example, is to see how many reviews top local businesses have. If they're getting dozens of reviews, the site likely gets a decent amount of traffic, and adding your business to their site is a good idea.
You checked and double-checked that you're protected against the NAP Monster. But what if you have to change one of these things? If you do so without planning ahead, a change in your business details could hurt your reputation. Suddenly, you have conflicting information. This is why it's recommended to only change these details when you have to. But if you have a change such as finding an amazing deal on rent in the location you've always wanted or found that a clever phone number like (503) TOW-TRUK is available, changing these details is a necessary evil.
Of course, that also means that every one of your citations needs to be updated. How can you make sure you get them cleaned up?
Some SEO companies offer citation clean up services in case there is an error with the address or a change in the business details. And if you had them handle it up front, they'll usually keep a well-organized list of all the places where your business details are in order to minimize this time-consuming process. It's a headache to fix, but it can be one you don't have to worry about! Some things to consider in this process include:


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The target: a two-inch or so sticker on a five-inch phone. The distance: 1,123 yards.
Did TrackingPoint's precision-guided rifle system, which claims to make it nearly impossible to miss, make the hit? Sure did.
Featured on the firearm savvy YouTube site RatedRR, the host conducted this "slow-mo torture test" on an HTC One M8 from more than a half a mile away. The tactical rifle system that gives real-time ballistics info and shooter point-of-view video was, in part, behind the success of hitting this tiny target.
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We encourage you to come out and join us for the WONCA 2018 "Sunrise Run to Olympic Stadium" which will start from COEX and take us to the iconic Seoul Summer Olympic Stadium. The location of the 1988 Summer Games, held under the motto "Harmony and Progress," makes the Olympic Stadium the perfect venue for us to get together to walk, run and have a fun time while enjoying the beautiful skyline and landscape of Seoul.
Average temperatures range around 14°C, with a 65% chance of perfect running weather
Clear, sunny skies and fresh air welcome you
Visit the iconic Seoul Olympic Stadium
Make the WONCA 2018 in Seoul the best! Join in for the run, camaraderie and fun!
Take subway Line 2 at "Samsung" Station, get off at the "Sports Complex" Station and take Gate No. 6 or 7. Walk straight to the Main Stadium (Sports Complex). Map.


text: Serge DeNimes | Urban Casual Wear Gent on the street 13 August, 2018 Call it "leisurewear" or "urbanwear", the fact remains that in 2018, most of us are spending more and more time in clothes that are not only stylish but are also comfortable. An easy choice may be the Nike's and Adidas' of this world, with their broad range of tracksuits and sweatshirts but of course its not the Gentry way to go for the obvious. Step forward, Serge DeNimes, the brainchild of Made in Chelsea star, Oliver Proudlock. Founded in 2011, the brand has a quality collection of casual wear, from tees, sweatshirts and bottoms to jewellery from earrings to bracelets as well as accessories. Our stand-outs from the collection are the Serge DeNimes sweatshirt and the matching DeNimes sweatpants. A black tracksuit is quickly becoming a wardrobe staple and this combination with its brand detailing on the jumper and bottoms add a touch of class to what we found to be a very comfortable get up. Any brand that offers fresh attire that will allow a Gent to stand out from the norm is a certified Gentry hit. With its reasonably priced range of casual garments, Serge DeNimes will have passersby giving you a second look. View the full range at Serge DeNimes.


text: I was at Karl's Sausage Kitchen (love that place so much!) and got my requisite 1.5 lbs of liverwurst and the ingredients to make currywurst. The directions were in German, so the nice woman behind the counter actually wrote out a translation for me. They wanted to know how I knew about currywurst and I told him about the 100 things list. Well, it turns out that they also carry gjetost, the Norwegian brown cheese. I know what I'm having for dinner on Thursday. I'll let you know how it is.


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Katy Brand talks about the exciting new world of crowd-funded publishing. If you haven't caught up with the phenomenon yet, this is generally achieved by asking fans to donate various amounts of money through services such as the excellent Kickstarter, IndieGoGo, and Pozible.
Interestingly, my main concern is not whether I will actually get it written, but whether the demand will be high enough to get it published. It seems an odd inversion of priorities for an author, but then again, isn't that exactly the reason I made this decision?
Katy has chosen a new service based in the UK, called Unbound, to source her funding. Unbound looks really cool, actually, the same concept as Kickstarter (project doesn't get funded, you don't pay), but focussed entirely on books. As Katy says:
Nobody goes to the shop and buys a CD anymore. Nobody buys a whole album anymore. Nobody invests in an artist anymore. There is a whole new model for buying music, and the decision to go down this brave new path was made by you, me, us, the public, not the industry.
Read it here: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/katy-brand/katy-brand-crowd-funded-publishing_b_1605418.html
PS: I'll probably sneak in a Sunday Service for Unbound. It deserves a bit more focus from me. I love crowdfunding by the way.


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Welcome to the great master bath makeover of 2018! Huge results for under a hundred bucks? Yeah, that's our comfort zone over here. First of all, I won't call this an "after" reveal per se (let's call it a "during"), because as you can clearly see, our little ugly duckling of a master bathroom still does have some transformation ahead of her. In a perfect world, I'd go full HGTV Hulk on this room, sledgehammering out the yellowing cultured marble slabs and the 80s motel-chic mirrored cabinet and Hollywood strip light all in one righteous blow. But because we live in the real world (HGTV producers, call me!), other rooms in the house have taken precedence in our renovation so far, leaving our bedroom and bathroom mostly untouched--until now! Eventually we'd like to come up with a whole new concept for the room that turns our sad, windowless master bath into a tiny, flawless oasis, but until that day, our solution is a mini makeover that involves paint.
Lots and lots of paint.
To understand where we started when we bought this house two and a half years ago, though, let me state that this bathroom started out painted a high-gloss, vibrant orchid purple, so in a sense we've already conquered one visual demon. But the tile is cheap ceramic, and the vanity is a particleboard and laminate builder-basic cube, slightly warped from water damage and topped with old-fashioned cultured marble. It needed a lot of help, even if (for now), that beauty is only skin-deep. Ready for the "before" pics? Brace yourselves.
(Here it is in all its hideous glory; I was so annoyed at this room when I snapped the before pic, I obviously didn't even stop to tidy up cords or straighten sloppy towels, let alone style the scene)
Cultured marble is technically "marble" in the same sense that nacho cheese is a finely aged Camembert. They might technically both be made of a similar substance, and even have a similar consistency at times, but the similarities pretty much end there. Cultured marble (a composite made of crushed marble dust) is super 70s, it is awful, and in our case it was tinged with yellowy undertones that made everything else around it look awful as well. Bringing in any kind of bold color next to the vanity only accentuated the sickly yellow hue, so we decided to go monochromatic in soothing shades of grey and near-black.
In case you were wondering, YES, the shower is yellowish cultured marble as well. Oh happy day.
(Our original floor, the blandest tile that ever blanded blandly)
(The midcentury mod cement tile inspiration of my dreams)
All of this is leading up to the fact that, nearly three years into the purchase of our home, I discovered a few blogs claiming that it was possible to successfully paint ceramic tile floors, and I was like...
While I'm at it, why not paint the chipped, dirty white laminate cabinet a sleek, dark charcoal and swap out the chrome knobs for stylish, inexpensive bar pulls? Worst case scenario, we'd only have been out the cost of a few basic materials. And so....the great $100 bathroom makeover of 2018 began!
How to Paint Your Tile Floor with Chalk Paint (for undeR $100):
(This post contains a handful of affiliate links to the exact products I used wherever possible)
Bleach, Krud Kutter, Zinsser Primer, mini roller with fine nap, nylon edging brush, Rustoleum Chalked Linen White, Rustoleum Chalked Charcoal, 1/4" painter's tape, Minwax Polycrylic Finish (Matte)
1. Clean your floor. I mean, really clean clean it. I vacuumed, then scrubbed with a mild bleach solution, then finished by wiping it all down again with a degreaser such as Krud Kutter. Let dry completely.
2. Using your mini roller and a nylon edging brush, apply two thin, even coats of primer, letting each coat dry thoroughly in between. Since I was fitting this DIY project in between regular mom and work duties, I often had to leave it alone for hours at a time anyway. If you're in a bit more of a time crunch, you could probably shorten the drying time (refer to the back of the can for manufacturer's recommendations on minimum drying time).
3. Decide on a color for your grout lines, and lay this color down first. I mixed Linen White and Charcoal to create a light grey that would delineate not only the grout lines between our tile, but the decorative starburst pattern on them as well. Apply this in two thin, even coats, let each coat dry completely.
4. Using 1/4" painter's tape (or else use the size that corresponds to your existing grout lines), tape off grout areas and decorative pattern. If you're going for a different style, here is where you'd use a stencil on the main area of each tile.
5. Mix a secondary color for your tile (in my case, a darker blend of Charcoal + Linen White), apply in two thin, even coats and let dry completely.
6. Carefully remove your painter's tape. I was super nervous that the tape might pull up layers of paint below it, so I tested this first in a few out-of-the-way spots, and had complete success in all of them. If you live in a more humid climate (this was winter in the desert, after all, so very dry air), you may want to keep a tiny paintbrush handy for any touchup needs--but generally, I think that if you peel the tape slowly and carefully, you'll get perfect lines every time.
7. Finally, using a fresh roller, apply two thin, even coats of matte protective finish, letting each dry completely in between (see back of can for drying time, I gave these at least eight hours in between).
....and there you go! For less than $100 (which includes the cost of ALL materials listed here, plus the set of brushed nickel bar pulls I installed on the vanity), we managed to turn our dingy & dated tiny bathroom into a cozy modern oasis. Would I like to rip out the builder basic mirror and Hollywood light, and retile the shower in something gorgeous? OH YES, and stay tuned for future installments of this transformation! I also plan to post a follow-up to this post after six months and twelve months of daily use, for all those who are interested in the painted floor's longevity (I know I'm curious to see how it holds up). In the meantime, I'm letting out a little sigh of happiness every time I step into the bathroom now, which now feels like my own personal spa.
Want to try this on your own? Got questions I didn't cover? I'd love to hear your success stories, concerns, or anything else in the comments below!


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Sr. Manager, Risk Management - Global Insurance
Under Armour is all about performance. Because what we make empowers athletes in every form to push themselves, to turn good into great, and to stay hungry for whatever comes next. And this is exactly what we expect from each other.
Working with us means one key thing: no matter what you do, you see every day and every project as a chance to push your field forward. In every store and every office, we build teams where everyone is an MVP. And together we tackle every challenge head on. Because we work to push the gear, the game, and ourselves farther.
We're looking for people who do more than good work.
We're looking for the Best in Every Game.
Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. We're about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.
That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.
The world's hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will. Our goal is to Build A Great Team! Will YOU…Protect This House?!
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of UA's risk management strategy and leads the Global Insurance team, including the global claims and loss control function. It is responsible for the process of identifying, measuring, and mitigating risk in the organization, developing impactful strategies, and overseeing the implementation of risk solutions in the business to optimize operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Set the strategic risk management vision, deliver strategy to UA, provide executive level reporting on planned versus actual
- Oversee and manage the global risk financing and risk transfer program for all lines of risk including P&C, financial lines, aviation, environmental, marine/transit, professional liability, and cyber.
- Develop, recommend, and administer global risk financing program aimed to reduce overall cost of risk and volatility. Develop and implement TCOR reporting mechanism for quarterly tracking of cost of risk and key drivers of risk.
- Oversee management of captive, RMIS system provider, brokers, TPAs, and other vendors, insurance carriers. Establish processes to evaluate compliance with KPIs and work with service providers to identify and implement best practices.
- Plan, recommend, and implement global risk financing strategy, budget, risk management monthly accounting process, and report on budgeted versus actual. Work closely with accounting and finance to ensure the proper recording of reserves, business transactions, and activity.
- Perform insurance and risk management due diligence reviews for mergers/acquisitions/new business ventures
- Design, implement, and oversee management of alternative insurance programs, including surety, OCIPs, directing the purchase of insurance programs, management of claims and loss control activities, management of third party service providers, preparing budgets and partnering with actuaries for loss analyses and internal reporting.
- Build and lead global insurance team, develop and assign roles and responsibilities, build risk management framework, provide execution guidance to team.
- Oversee management of global claims function (including setting internal KPIs and claim reviews), analyze significant claims and settlement values; strategic planning with outside counsel for defense; monitor all subrogations and recoveries. Provide in-depth coverage analysis when necessary.
- Oversee management of RMIS system, contract negotiation, serve as a technical liaison and resource for internal constituents.
- Develop and implement reporting on claim cause calculation; leverage actionable data to affect the frequency and reduce cost of claims to UA
- Partner with external actuaries to develop and utilize quantitative risk analytics and models for exposure growth management to provide business units' insight on risk impact of certain business decision. Ensure accurate loss forecasting and manage impact on long term risk financing decisions.
- Conduct internal risk assessments with various business units to inform risk transfer and risk financing strategy; develop risk assessment guide and policy, conduct risk assessment meetings in line with COSO standards, report on findings and align with Internal Audit as necessary.
- Interface with underwriters to negotiate fair but favorable insurance terms and conditions on all lines of risk, negotiate program enhancements, provide strategic risk viewpoint, prepare internal communication summarizing program placement strategies and achievements.
- Coordinates and maintains strong relationships with key external partners including insurance brokers, carriers, TPAs etc.
- Oversee global insurance policy audits and report on TCOR impact
- Partners with internal safety and security team and other business units as necessary to implement loss control initiatives and quantify impact of these initiatives in executive-level reporting.
- Responsible for designing and developing contractual risk transfer standards for company-wide implementation by UA Legal.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) required—Excellent Excel skills required,
- Strong process-improvement skills
- Recognized risk leader, dynamic, proactive, decisive; strong book of industry contacts
- Adapts well to and initiates change in the organization. Seeks ways to optimize risks in the organization as a competitive business advantage.
- Demonstrated relationship-building skills with a superior ability to make things happen through the use of positive influence.
- Strong analytical, management, research, and communication skills
- "Advanced company and industry knowledge
- Strategic organizational view, responsible for Team 3YP
- Talent Management (hiring and team development)
- Strong and proactive budget management and business acumen
- Strong working knowledge of risk treatment structure development including alternative risk transfer
- Creative Thinker, Change Manager
- Motivator of team
- Executor of strategic initiatives
- Excellent presentation skills (C-suite and/or Board)
- Excellent Negotiation Techniques"
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's Degree, MBA preferred, and at least 8 years of progressive experience in a role in Insurance/Risk Management and finance, accounting, or business management
- At least 5 years of experience directly planning, developing, and managing global risk financing budget and accounting operations
- ARM/CPCU/CRM or similar designations
- Experience in identifying operational issues, recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems and provide financial stability. A high degree of analytic ability and inductive thinking required to devise new, non-standard approaches to intricate, technically complex problems.
- Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals, budget, and developing and delivering presentations to various audience levels within an organization.
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills; capable of explaining risk management processes, procedures, and UA growth story in an accessible manner at the board/executive level.
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.


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Friday, February 27, 2015
Why PBA Teams Draft Non-Basketball Celebrities
First, Manny Pacquiao. Now, Xian Lim. These two non-basketball celebrities have been included in the basketball arena lately. For Pacquiao, he's now playing for one of the PBA teams. For Lim, the deal was supposedly pushing through.
What happened to Xian Lim though is a different case at some point. Since he was not able to catch the proper timeline to be part of the draft, he was denied.
"With regard to your [Cloudfone] request to allow your product endorser, Mr. Xian Lim, to play for your team without going through the Rookie Draft, we have a rule that all new players should go through the draft, with the exception of players of school-based teams. Hence, we cannot grant your request," Commissioner Chito Salud said.
But why are PBA Teams after these celebrities to play with them?
We won't answer that question. But we have two undeniable facts we can realize if we look at the cases of Pacquiao and Lim.
1. The teams drafting them are not yet established.
They need all the branding. They need people talking abou them. They need attention.
2. Both Manny Pacquiao and Xian Lim are not hotshot basketball players.
They like playing basketball like most Filipino men. But they're not the type who would create a huge mark in the league.
Undeniably though, they both are really popular.
There you have it. Make your own conclusion.
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Liar, Liar!!! Deceptions in Communication
As small and medium business owners we tend to perform a multitude of tasks. This makes it imperative to have a framework to figure out communication nuances. Just so that you are more effective in your business negotiations and team interactions. And, you have the ability to figure out deceptive behaviour.
There is no denying the fact that untruthfulness lies at the heart of all too many problems we face as a global community. Since times immemorial, mankind has resorted to the use of lies in a variety of situations. This process of being untruthful has, unfortunately, become an inherent part of human behaviour. And seemed to have cemented itself in the last few years. Some behavioural research has suggested that, on an average, we tell at least ten lies in a twenty-four hour period. These include the so-called "white lies" that we tell in order to avoid hurt or conflict.
Spy The Lie
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to spend ninety minutes with Phillip Houston. He is one of the authors of a book called Spy The Lie and was a career officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). A polygraph examiner of repute, Phillip is credited with being the architect of a deception detection technique. This, unlike polygraph machines, is not intrusive. So effective was his technique that it not only became the standard for the CIA but also was adopted by intelligence and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Upon his leaving the Agency he, along with his former colleagues Michael Floyd and Susan Carnicero, offered their services to the corporate world. They also wrote the above mentioned book that, they hoped, provides the community at large with the tools to navigate the deception detection obstacle course.
According to the authors, at any given moment we human beings are either visually dominant or auditorily dominant. They state the trick is to train our brains to go into, what they call, "the L-sqaured mode". i.e. to look and listen simultaneously. Getting your brain to do this will be difficult initially, given the dominance of either visual or auditory. However, with practice the brain will get conditioned to going into the L-squared mode in every conversation.
Some Characteristics of Deception in Communication
I strongly recommend you read the book to get a better insight. But highlighted here are a few pointers you can keep in mind while communicating. This is not intended to make you doubt everyone you speak to. This is only to provide you with a basic framework you could use in difficult situations. But keep in mind the "cluster rule" – you need more than a single behaviour to indicate deception. Just one behaviour by itself may not lead you to the right conclusion as the circumstances for a truthful answer may not have existed at that point in time.
- Failure to answer: when a person is asked a question and does not give you what you ask for.
- Denial problems: the absence of an explicit denial of something that involves an act of wrongdoing. This can take place in the following forms:
- Non-specific denial: where the "no" statement is delivered with a more general focus than a specific expression of denial of the matter on hand. For example, "I would never do something like that" as opposed to "I did not do that".
- Isolated delivery of denial: where the denial is in the form of a long-winded answer rather than a direct "no".
- Refusal to answer: where the question posed is not answered but deflected or dodged. For example: "I may not be the right person to talk to".
- Repeating the question: very often this is done to buy time and think through the answer before replying.
- Non-answer statements: like 4 above, this also is a time-buying technique. For example "That's a good question".
- Inconsistent statements: inconsistency in the various statements made without any explanation as to why the inconsistency arose.
Going into attack mode: this is often used when the person is pushed into a corner and believes going into an attack mode will make you back off.
- Inappropriate questions: answering a question with a question that has no relevance to the question asked.
- Overly specific answers: when the answer is too technical or too narrow. This could also take the shape of inundating you with too much information.
- Inappropriate level of politeness: where the person concerned has become too polite for the circumstances to warrant it.
- Inappropriate level of concern: where the person attempts the strategy of diminishing the importance of the issue at hand.
- Process or procedural complaints: where the person concerned goes into an offence, without becoming attacking, rather than defence.
- Failure to understand a simple question: where the person feigns not understanding the question and tries to shrink the magnitude of it to reply.
- Invoking religion: when god, in any form, is brought into the reply the person is engaging in "dressing up the lie"
- Selective memory: where the person tries to get away by stating "I don't remember this".
- Qualifiers: where the person uses exclusion and perception qualifiers like for the most part, fundamentally or to be perfectly honest
This framework by itself is by no means a definitive process to detect deception for there is no such thing as a human lie detector. But collectively these factors, when applied without any bias, protects you from being deceived. Please be aware that communication is largely non-verbal than verbal and realize that human behaviour isn't necessarily logical or conforms to our expectations.
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First a councilwoman in Delaware protested men making laws over women's reproductive health by getting a resolution passed that granted personhood to sperm. Now, Stacy Newman, a Democratic female House member in Missouri, has proposed a bill that would allow vasectomies only when necessary to protect a man from serious injury or death.
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- The only serious injury I can see a guy getting from NOT getting a vasectomy is when his wife finds out she's pregnant… again.


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Rope Swing for a Kids' Playhouse
My kids love climbing...trees...hills...pretty much anything they can. Do you know what they needed?
A rope swing and climbing area on their playhouse in the backyard.
In this video, I'll show you how I added a rope swing/rope climb to the kids' playhouse that I built a few years ago. My older two kids are really into climbing and swinging, so this was the perfect thing for them. Watch the video or follow along below with the details:
I few years ago, I built a pretty large kids' playhouse in the backyard. I made it extra tall so that the there was a lot of swing and the kids could go high. They're out there a lot, and I wanted to add something on that would keep them interested in yet another activity out there.
So, why add it now?
My dad has a bunch of this huge, marine rope that he ended up with...hundreds and hundreds of feet of it...so he is always looking for something to use it on. This was the perfect project to use that rope, and it just seemed like the right time. Oh, and he had a 4x4 that was in his barn that we could use to secure it!
They have a playhouse at their house (Grammy & Pop-pop) and it already has a rope swing. The kids love it and use it all of the time, so we knew it was a good bet to add one at our house.
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Then, I used a speed square to mark those lines and took it to the garage to cut it on my miter saw. I trimmed off just a little from one side, and then cut it to final length.
Then, I used the belt sander to remove some of the dirt and grime off of the board, and get it down to a pretty smooth surface. This board had been sitting in my dad's barn for years.
Next, I secured the 4x4 to the playhouse with some clamps. I doesn't really matter what clamps you use here...these are just to hold it until you can get the holes drilled and the bolts in.
Then, I drilled out a couple of holes to accept the bolts in each post. Some of the holes were a little tight, so I had to hammer the bolts in. To secure the bolts, I used a socket attachment on my drill and a closed end wrench to cinch up the nuts on the other side.
Moving on to the rope...I tied what I think is a double half hitch knot in the rope. That left a loop in the end of it, so I could feed the other end of the rope through it. Then, I just threw the looped end over the support beam that we had just installed.
As I was tying the knot, my dad was telling me how his mom used this kind of a knot for all kinds of things. That made me happy to hear, since I thought very highly of Grandma Ulrich. He said she would use this in the kitchen, garden and a number of other places. It's always interesting to hear stories that stick with us through the years.
We added some diagonal supports under the playhouse since this new rope swing would introduce pull in a different direction than the regular swings. They worked quite well, and the whole thing is very steady.
Once the rope was secured to the support, we started tying some knots that could be used to hold onto or swing. We originally thought a knot every 12" would be good, but that seemed too close, so we ended up tying one about every 18".
We brought a little too much rope from the stash my dad had (better than not enough), so we had to cut a little bit off of the end so it would not drag the ground. We actually just used some lopping shears for this, and it worked surprisingly well. The last bit that the shears would not cut through, we just used a knife.
Then, I had to add some Gorilla tape on the end so it would not fray. I wrapped around the rope in a couple of different places before taking a piece of tape and putting it over the end, kind of like adding a baind-aid on the end of your finger. Then, I put another piece or two around to hold those edges down. A lot of times, you can burn the end of something like this to stop it from fraying, but this was pure cotton rope, so it would not melt...it just burned.
This was a simple project, and we were able to do it in one afternoon. I love being able to add on to the playhouse with different accessories that make the kids' time out there even more enjoyable. Now, if I could just stop them from growing up!
Baby brother even wanted to get in on the action.
Thanks for following along with this project! If you haven't already, go watch the video about it, so you can see it in action. Also, leave me a comment to let me know what you think. Do you have a playhouse that you could do something similar?


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GARY, Ind. — The Gary SouthShore RailCats (56-43) took the penultimate game of the season Sunday in extras as they defeated the Lincoln Saltdogs (58-39) by a score of 2-1. With the victory, the RailCats stay in playoff contention, needing one more victory and a Fargo-Moorhead loss to Winnipeg on Monday to clinch the Wild Card and the team's first playoff berth since 2013.
Chase Harris led off the bottom half of the 10th inning with a single to left field and advanced to second on Alex Crosby's four-pitch walk. Reggie Wilson grounded into a fielder's choice, however, the throw from shortstop Christian Ibarra to first base went wide, allowing Harris to score the game-winning run.
Lincoln jumped in front with a two-out run in the top of the fourth. Curt Smith doubled down the left field line with one-out for his first hit of the series before Brandon Jacobs brought Smith around to score with an RBI single to center.
Gary quickly tied the game with a two-out run in the bottom of the fourth, tying the game at 1-1. Frank Martinez led off the inning with a sharp single off the left field wall. Jose Gonzalez and Ryan Fitzgerald advanced Martinez to third with back-to-back groundouts before Cole Fabio looped an RBI single into shallow right-center, bringing home Martinez for the RailCats first run of the night.
Jeff McKenzie pitched a solid eight innings, only allowing one run on seven hits and struck out three while walking none in a no-decision. Jorge De Leon (9-2) pitched the final two innings without allowing a run on two hits to earn the victory.
Lincoln's Bennett Parry matched McKenzie's effort by allowing one run over eight innings as he only gave up seven hits while striking out three and walking none. Cameron McVey (1-1) allowed the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th to suffer the loss.
Gary concludes the regular season on Monday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. vs. Lincoln. Southpaw Alex Gunn (8-5, 3.47) makes his league-high 25th start of the year for the RailCats while the Saltdogs send right-hander Seth Webster (5-4, 3.71) to the hill.
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Georges Pahud was born and educated in Lausanne, Switzerland. He moved to Vancouver in 1968 and, after a few years in the general insurance business, entered the Real Estate profession in 1973.
Georges was a salesman with Wallace and MacKay until 1976 when he acquired Sasamat Realty Ltd., a company he owned and operated until 1983. He returned to sales for one year with Royal Lepage Real Estate Services. In 1984 he was hired as a manager by Montreal Trust Company and opened their Kerrisdale real estate office which he managed until 1988.
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How Feminism, Beauty, and Unity Present Themselves in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Mo Brady
by Dimitri Moise
The Bitter End, circa 1970. It's been years since she has played or sung in front of anyone, but she steps up to the piano to introduce a new song on which she has been working. When the opening chords of Carole King's "It's Too Late" are introduced, the crowd begins to buzz with excitement. Without fail, this excitement is typically followed by applause from the audience, night after night. It may seem like just another scene in Act 2, but in this moment we are transported. This moment transcends time and space.
For some, this song may bring them back to the first time they listened to the Grammy-award winning album, "Tapestry." For others, it may remind them of a difficult period in their lives when this song was able to help them get through. For me, it brings me back to my middle school self, a young boy struggling with his identity and his sexuality. This song allowed me to take a look at the antagonists in the story of my life and brush them off. In retrospect, I realized what this meant: if they couldn't accept me then, it was too late for them to try and make amends now. Forgiving, but no way of forgetting.
For Carole, this song brilliantly represented a time in her life when she stood at a crossroads. She was forced to make a difficult decision and sever ties with the person who she felt completed her. Made her feel whole. She was trying to pick up the pieces of her life, and from there, "It's Too Late," one of the many hits of "Tapestry" was born. The introduction of this song in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is just one of the many moments that represents the strong, but optimistic and loving woman in King. This show is incredibly important for our time, depicting a real woman overcoming tough moments and big obstacles in her life in order to succeed in a world that was not built for her to do so.
It should be a little unbelievable to see how the life story of Carole King could be so relevant in 2018, but history does repeat itself, doesn't it? When I look at our social and political climate as a country, at the administration no one expected to hold power, and at the incredible grassroots movements like the Women's March and #BlackLivesMatter, it's hard for me not to see how important a show like Beautiful is right now -- on Broadway and especially on tour. The show opens with a key phrase from Carole: "Sometimes life goes the way you want, and sometimes it doesn't. And when it doesn't, you find something… beautiful." A 16-year-old King in the late 1950s goes against her mother's wishes of becoming a teacher and follows her dream of being a songwriter. When she arrives at the now-famed Brill building, she is met with disdain as she attempts to prove her worth as a person who can hold her own in an industry where women were not known to be songwriters. Not only is she able to make her mark in the building as a teenage songwriter, but she is also able to become the Carole King superstar that we know and love today.
In my conversations with some of the extraordinary women in our show, one moment that stood out came from Sarah Bockel, who plays Carole on the road: "Everyday Beautiful serves to remind me that beauty, identity, and confidence should and can come from within. As women or even as people, it can be easy to base our worth or identity in others: our spouse, our family, our jobs. Beauty especially is a quality easily mistaken for coming from others, instead of a feeling. With all that life throws at us it's important to realize that the only constant is ourselves."
I went through many incredibly dark moments in my life, growing up as a gay black man desperate to fit in with and be accepted by my peers. As an adult, I've come to learn and love every facet of my being, despite the negativity and hate I've faced in my life. A similar lesson is taught not only through the story of Carole, as she finds that strength within herself, but also through some of the other women in the show, particularly Cynthia Weil, who carries that strength and assuredness in herself from the moment we meet her. She is presented as a woman unwilling to sacrifice her career for any man. She is disinterested in bending to society's need for a woman to be wed, and makes those feelings clearly known.
Kaylee Harwood, Beautiful swing, describes her experiences having to go on for these women as polar opposites. As a swing, Harwood understudies all of the female roles in the show including Carole, Cynthia, and Genie (Carole's strong-willed mother). "To go on stage as Carole and truly desire that quiet life in the suburbs with Gerry and her kids and the white picket fence, you know, there's nothing trite about it or anything. It's kind of an enviable optimism she has, clinging onto that dream, while still making cutting edge songs. And then you play Cynthia, who's career-focused and doesn't want a man to distract from that drive that she has -- and then even Carole's mother, who has another perspective, who's been burned, who has a jadedness about romance and is more practical - these women all offer such unique perspectives."
On the road, these female perspectives seem to play well with most audiences. Despite the divisiveness that is ever present in America today, one thing seems to bring these audiences together, even with the very feminist themes in Beautiful. Life can send all of us down unexpected paths, but we must continue to grow and overcome. This is a central theme of the show. I know I've faced times in my life that forced me to grow, overcome, and move forward. So have many others. It's where we are as a country today. It may feel scary. It may seem impossible. But together, we can build that strength to grow together, overcome together, and move forward together.
Bockel, in particular, hopes to bring this message out in her performance as Carole every night: "I am so proud as an actor and feminist to bring this story across the country. I want young girls to be inspired to dream big. I want to reach women and tell them that we are enough and we can have faith in ourselves."


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UHURU's photographer shares PHOTOs from a red light street in Germany, PROSTITUTION is big business there.Editor's Choice, Entertainment News, Forum and discussion, Lifestyle 08:01
Monday, October 22, 2018-Popular Kenyan photographer, Michael Khateli, who has done several projects for State House, is on a tour of Germany.
Khateli shared photos from Hamburg's Red Light District where prostitution is legal.
Prostitution is booming in the famous red light district where men flock to satisfy their thirst.
There are so many brothels and strip clubs at Hamburg, a street that turns into Sodom and Gomorrah at night.
Most prostitutes charge 50 Euros for 15 Minutes sex( around Ksh 6,000).
Here are photos shared by Khateli.
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Don Draper says "What?"
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Hahahaha I love it. I didn't know there were so many sexy ways to say that word. Except maybe while he's vomiting, I love every version.
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- Ashley Rae said...
lol... that is great. Very few men can make that word THAT sexy THAT many times in a row. You go, Don Draper.
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- allicat said...
LOL very funny.
I do have to argue with his sexiest man status. Smoking is a huge turn off to me, so the minute I see a cigarette in his hand or a nasty puff of poison coming out of his mouth his sexiness takes a nose dive for me. I mean have you ever tried to kiss someone with smoker's breath? Maybe that's why he's vomiting - he smelled his own breath....
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- Erica said...
I bet his cigarette breath smells like heaven. Sexy heaven.
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He is the only person I would consider letting blow smoke right in my face. I can't imagine DD without a cig and a drink, they are kind of like his right and left hands.
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- Michelle said...
Lol-- well I hear those "cigarettes" are really filled with herbs or something.
Sorry, I'm under his spell, in fact I would probably go buy his cigarettes for him "Sure seksi, how many packs?"
- 9.11.10
- EEK said...
Say WHUCK?!?
...filled with herbs or something... lol
Where can I buy those? Do they come in brownies too?
- 10.11.10


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Step Up Your Wardrobe this Year With a Bag That's Totally Unique to You
By: Caroline Vazzana
This story was made in partnership with Laudi Vidni.
New year, new bag! It's time to step up your wardrobe this year, and what better way to do so then with some killer accessories? But let's be honest, who want's a bag that everyone else has? Not us! That's why we partnered with Laudi Vidni, because each and every one of their bags is totally customizable and unique to you! Right now, we're totally in love with the Laudi Vidni Prima Crossbody bag, so we've styled three looks around this bag that will show 2018 you mean business and that this is YOUR year! Enjoy!
At the Office
Spice up your everyday office look with an all red bag. Deep red body + black handle makes this style totally versatile. Pair with a midi skirt and oversized coat for a promotion worthy look.
Girls Night Out
Girls night out calls for sparkles, sparkles, and more sparkles! Balance out your sequin top and matching shoes with a leather crossbody in a rich red.
Date Night
Mini dresses and knee high boots are our winter date night go-to. Drape this bag across your look or tie the handle for a two-in-one kind of vibe, what could be better?
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Vendor applications are now open for the 2017 Foodie Holiday Market, presented with Toronto Life! The Foodie Holiday Market gathers Toronto's best food makers in one place and offers makers a space to promote and sell their creations during an event that is affordable and accessible to all.
This year's event will be bigger and better than ever – we're talking a brand new location, space for more vendors including food trucks, music, maker-led workshops and family-friendly activities.
Sima Gandhi and Michael Wolfson will be presenting workshops on Food Business Commercialization.
Here's the need-to-know information:
Date and Time: Saturday December 16, 10am-6pm AND Sunday December 17, 11am-5pm
Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East (free on-site parking)
Admission: $5 to enter all weekend, children under 12 are free


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Hike MN
Take the Path Less Traveled.
Hiking is one of the best ways to take in the fall colors and the beautiful landscapes that Minnesota offers. Minnesota has tens of thousands of miles of trails, and is the nationwide leader in trail recreation. Each trail traverses diverse scenery and varies in level of difficulty and terrain.
From Grand Portage State Park on the northeast tip of Minnesota to Blue Mounds State Park in the southwestern prairie, you will find excellent hiking and a rainbow of colorful fall foliage.
While you're out and about, do your part to stop the spread of invasive species with these tips from PlayCleanGo.
Travel Ideas
Fall Colors and Family Fun on Minnesota's North Shore
It's always worth visiting the North Shore, but in September and October, the region transforms into a truly magical destination that practically insists on becoming your annual vacation spot.
Why Minnesota Is the Perfect Place for Forest Bathing
Shinrin-Yoku, a Japanese mindfulness activity that translates to "taking in the forest atmosphere" or "forest bathing," was developed in the 1980s to help relieve stress and improve physical and mental health. Minnesota offers forest bathers endless opportunities to reset and experience healing in nature.
Canoe, Camp & Color Watch along the St. Croix River
One of the most peaceful, immersive ways to experience Minnesota's fall color show is paddling a canoe between the densely wooded banks of the St. Croix River. Much of the 164-mile river forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin, and it was one of only eight waterways originally designated as a "National Wild and Scenic River" by the federal government in 1968. It's also widely considered one of the best canoeing rivers in the nation.
Explore the Wild Places of Northeast Minnesota
Explore the world-renowned Boundary Waters by boat and the Superior Hiking Trail by foot.
The Prettiest Places to Hike in Minnesota in Fall
There's not much room for debate: Fall hiking is simply the best. Moderate temperatures, infrequent rain, no mosquitoes and lighter crowds are added bonuses to the breathtaking landscapes bursting with fall color—nature's buffet enticing hikers to push forth and feast upon the next spectacular view.
Take a Hike near Hastings
Looking for a hike that offers scenic views, some challenging trails, colorful wildflowers, and...maybe...even a place to fly a model airplane? Then check out Spring Lake Park, a few miles west of Hastings.
Land of 10,000 Steps: Walk or Run on These Popular Minnesota Trails
As home to America's fittest city according to FitBit, Minnesota offers countless trails all over the state to get your steps in and log some extra miles. Better yet, many of Minnesota's paved trails pass by scenic landscapes, glistening lakes and iconic landmarks that make the miles feel like less of a workout and more of an adventure. So the next time you want to add some memorable steps to your Minnesota vacation, look no further than these scenic trails.
6 Minnesota Hikes and Breweries You and Your Dog Will Love
Hike up a thirst on the trail and head to the nearest dog-friendly brewery patio for some food, fun and Minnesota craft beer!
Trek the North Country Trail
The North Country National Scenic Trail traverses seven states, from New York to North Dakota.
Hike to Bluff Country's Overlooks
Take sightseeing to new heights with a hike in southeast Minnesota bluff country.
Scale Eagle Mountain, a Minnesota Landmark
For one of the most challenging and rewarding hikes in Minnesota, scale Eagle Mountain, the state's highest point.


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MPA, Syracuse University, 2017
B.A. in Religion, Emory University, 2011
Francisco Santamarina started the Evans School Ph.D. program in Public Policy & Management in 2017. Prior to joining the program, he earned a Master of Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He previously worked as a Senior Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton, serving as a project manager on rail transport projects. Francisco also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Emory University. His research interests include nonprofit organization change management, professionalization of the nonprofit work force, and inter-sectoral relationships.
Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy


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Where To Buy The Best Sports Equipment
Having the chance to save some money with the various discounts that you can get from sports equipments is one thing that a lot of people are interested in. But you should know that finding the best deals on sports equipments can be a little hard to do and would need a lot of thinking and care when it comes to the place to get the items. There are actually a lot of ways on how you can save some money when it comes to buying sports equipments and you will always have a chance to get some discounts on these items whether you are looking for equipments that are made by a small company or sports equipments that are made by large brands.
Coupons and vouchers
The increase in the number of coupons and vouchers that are available to many people that are provided from newspapers, magazines, and from the internet in the recent years is now starting to become a huge business. Looking for ones that provide discounts in sports shops may be the firs thing that you can do in order to find the best deals in regards to discount sports equipments. The coupons and vouchers that are very useful are those that you can combine with the discounts from sports store in order to increase the money that you will be saving.
Find on sale items
Some of the places where you can get the great value for sports kits is to look for the sales that will be happening in both the online stores and the high street, where you can actually get so many great deals on sports equipments especially for those that are interested more on the price than the brand.
In some period in a year, there are some stores that would offer sales on discount sports equipments as well as those individual sales that might happen, so for you to get the best deals on sports kits, you should consider comparing the prices.
Discount sports equipment online
There are some sports equipments that will not have discounts in some of the high street sports stores and it would depend on the type of sports kits that you are looking for. If the sport equipment is more specialized, then it would have a lesser chance of finding a sale on it, unless you will find a specialist store that would focus on that said sports equipment.
That is why you should consider looking for great deals from online stores since there are a lot of retailers that would specialized in kits for more than one sports. And there are even specialized retailers that would also look to have turnover of their stocks regularly, so they will also be offering some discounts on some sports equipments. Since the sports equipments are sold online, the prices would be usually lower.
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Welcome to MBK. We are so excited that the launch of this website coincides with our first time stand at The Royal Melbourne Show - September 19th - 29th, 2015. We are being featured in the Victorian Producers section of the Woolworths Pavilion. There's a fantastic line up of exhibitors showcasing the best of Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Our cordial products have been enormously popular. We have two flavours on offer to taste and purchase at the show - Lemon or Blood Orange. Blood Orange only has a very short season - be quick. This product will sell out! Eftpos and credit card facilities are available throughout the show, as well as at our markets.
We're very excited that after the show, our online shop will be available. We will also be posting all events in the lead up to Christmas. We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at the show.
Thanks for your patience while we're at the show.
Stay tuned for October events.


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Goliath Must Fall ~ A Book Review
The story of David and Goliath is so notorious that it's hardly known at all. There are many who know the story and yet there are few who understand the intent of the story. To ease the burden of comprehension, many will interpret the historical story according to predefined representations and symbolizations. Louie Giglio's recent most recent book, Goliath Must Fall, follows that same approach.
Known for hosting the Passion Conference, which boasted an attendance of 57,000 at its most recent event, Giglio is a pastor of Passion City Church (Atlanta, GA), author, and sought-after speaker. His DVD "Indescribable" received much attention for its magnification of God through the immensity of the universe. His influence, thus, is far and wide, and no doubt many will find themselves drawn to his most recent book based on his name alone.
Goliath Must Fall has one priority: to teach people how to conquer the giants in their lives. These giants are the things that hold people back, and according to the author, they must be done away with because of Christ's work on the cross to conquer them. While not untrue, his rationale for this is the story of David and Goliath, which he constantly reminds readers of throughout the book. He utilizes the story of David's victory over Goliath as Jesus' victory over our afflictions. Primarily, Giglio addresses five afflictions: Fear, rejection, comfort, anger, and addiction.
Unfortunately, this is a book wrought with all kinds of problems. Ultimately, there are four things that readers need to be aware of when reading this brief (224 pages) work:
- Allegorism: Giglio rightly points out something important about the story of David and Goliath. Contrary to popular opinion, we are not Goliath. It's great that he understands this point. Unfortunately, he follows that profound formation with a profound fallacy. He asserts that this is Jesus defending us from our giants throughout the book. In other words, while trying to correct the false allegories that pervade this text, he performs his own allegorical interpretation of it.
- Secularism: Throughout the book, Giglio brings in various degrees of secularism to prove his points. At times the book sounds like a secular counseling session that blames parents for one's problems (i.e. worry is the result of our parents' influence). This is minimal and at times he will balance it out with gospel-oriented interpretations. Therefore, if this issue stood alone it would not disqualify the book.
- Humanism: Goliath Must Fall is replete with humanistic ideologies. The author often uses his words to point people toward the necessity of worshiping our Lord and living for Him, yet the attitude that is often conveyed often has little to do with the character of God and more about what a person receives out of it. This can especially be seen in his use of the term worship, something he describes simply as a shift of attention to see God better. However, this minimalistic idea of God diminishes our response to God's activities and attributes. In fact, his cultivation of worship seems to promote worship as a work that we undertake in order to earn faith rather than worship being a response of our faith (see location 1200). Perhaps this is because he seems to define worship solely as singing and never talks about the many facets that worship entails.
- Universalism: Finally, the book has slight inclinations of universalism. At several points his wording makes it sound as though all people are accepted by God and going to heaven. This is especially clear in chapter four when he conveys a story of sharing a devotional with the United States swim team headed to the 2016 Olympics. The author states very clearly that he his relationship with the team existed only with one person who invited him to share. Apart from that one person he knew little of them and ye he tells each of them to remember that the heavenly Father has accepted them and said: "This one is mine" (Location 1528).
Some may look at these four points and simply indicate there was a misunderstanding in reading the author's words, but the words seem to be quite clear. However, for the benefit of the doubt, we could say I misunderstood all the author said, and if that were the case, the carelessness with the words played out upon the page should cause concern in themselves.
Ultimately, Goliath Must Fall is a book that gives readers an unsustainable faith. There are many words, yet most of it consists of hollowness that will leave readers feeling empty because it never establishes the true principles of the gospel. If it did, readers could be hopeful and see just how these allegorical giants could be conquered. If you are struggling and looking for a book that gets to the root of the issue, I would instead suggest looking to a book like Edward Welch's Side by Side as a better alternative.
To purchase any of the books mentioned in this review, click the following links:
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book free from the publisher for the purposes of review. However, the review of this book is a response resulting from my own reading.


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Tarpon Springs, FL
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1965 Mustang Coupe
Here is a chance to get a professionally partially restored 65 coupe.
I have a long list of upgrades, and services done to the car.
It is very well documented, every dollar spent.
Vintage Air
New Seats
New Wiring Harness, just to name a few upgrades.
Priced to sell at $18,000.


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Warning: Do Not Quit!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow–
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than,
It seems to a faint and faltering man,
Often the struggler has given up,
When he might have captured the victor's cup,
And he learned too late when the night slipped down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out–
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit–
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
– Author unknown
P.S.: Don't brood. Don't give up. Don't berate yourself. That's a lot of Don'ts! So what should you DO? If you've had a bad day, analyse what went wrong, how it went wrong and think of ways you could've prevented it. Talk to yourself so that your mind registers it. Next time, your mind will unconsciously guide you to avoid repeating the same mistakes. This poem is for every one who's feeling down in the dumps today.


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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides 2-6pm
Sat, March 9
Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride
Bring your family, friends, or just yourself for a horse drawn sleigh ride through the snow covered trails at Gunstock. Fun for all ages! Sleigh rides depart every half hour.
- $20 per person
- Please reserve your spot online or call ahead at 603-293-4341, ext. 0 or ext. 192.
- Arrive at the Outdoor Center 30 minutes prior to departure to check in and sign waiver.
- Parking available at the Outdoor Center (next to and behind the building).
- Dress warmly. You can bring a blanket to stay extra toasty.
- Appropriate for all ages.
- Warm up after the ride at the outdoor fire pit.
- If snow conditions are unfavorable, a road carriage ride will be substituted for a snow-based sleigh ride.
- Questions? Please call the Outdoor Center for additional information 603.293.4341 ex 192


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The GPS Manifesto
Poetry for All - Changing lives through poetry.
The GPS is for everyone.
Life is Poetry.
The Gloucestershire Poetry Society Core Values
Creative Freedom
Poetry can be about whatever you want in our online forums, events and submissions (unless stated in guidelines).
Everyone is welcome in The GPS, however, ad hominem attacks won't be tolerated and neither will breeches of protected characteristics.
These are the only restrictions.
Creative Risk
We encourage creative risks. Not all ideas work but equally artists are encouraged, at every opportunity, to test the limits of what can be achieved. Innovation comes from making brave choices.
The Gloucestershire Poetry Society prides itself on having core values that we expect our members to uphold:
Be upright and show respect to everyone's work.
Be consistent and assist poets who may need help.
Have the right intent and encourage creativity.
The GPS Closed Facebook Group
Our Closed Facebook group is about sharing poetry regardless of your experience and encourage more poetry.
Critical analysis is only given after being requested. We have a separate Facebook Critical Group for open critique and feedback.
All forms of poetry are welcome, regardless of content. However, we reserve the right to moderate poetry that insights hatred.
All forms of poetry are equal
Poetry has been written and performed in various manners for centuries.
Some consider page the pinnacle of the art and others performance, both are correct as they are intertwined.
Strive to be better
The Gloucestershire Poetry Society requires that its members create the best work they can; as true competition is the self.
Performance slot etiquette
If you are offered a performance slot at our events and you agree to attend, you will be expected to be there.
If you cannot make an event, for whatever reason, please let us know a minimum of 24 before, as this is common courtesy (barring an emergency).
If there is no notification of non-attendance, you will not be asked to perform again, as another poet could have had that opportunity and it's disrespectful.


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Rediscovering Purpose in the Massiveness of Texas
It is very easy within training and rehearsing to become too introspective, inward-thinking, and self-analyzing that you forget why you do what you do. This week, I was thrown out of my self-oriented world and into a world that is looking outward - outward at purpose and fulfillment.
I say all this to write about my week on tour with Ballet Austin's Second Company around the greater Austin area. We went to three different venues in four days. We went to Bastrop, Glen Rose, and Steiner Ranch. We performed for school children from as young as kindergarten to as old as 5th grade. We did four shows in two days at Bastrop and then stayed overnight in Glen Rose before doing two shows the following day. We finished the tour in Steiner Ranch with two more shows. The average crowd was about 200-300 students, but we had one show in Glen Rose that had 1,600 students in attendance!
Most of the kids in attendance had never seen a live performance of any kind, let alone ballet. These youngsters were brought to another world of creation, imagination, and thought. You can only experience something for the first time once - and I was able to be apart of that moment for them. I was able to create that magical time where they escaped from school and their usual to go to a world that was unknown and different for them.
All of it.
This is why I do what I do.
I want people to experience something through my movement. I was able to bring them through a journey with the story of Peter and the Wolf which is perfect for any kid that age. I was able to meet with some of the students, and they love the wolf costume with the huge mask that I wear.
The kids swarmed me to get high-fives and ask me questions. I loved getting to talk with them and bring the performance to a personal level for them. I was able to talk to a few women in Glen Rose who are on the county's art council and they were the ones who helped organize the shows. In the conversation, they said how for most of the kids, this will be the only time some of them experience live theatre in their lives.
But what is cool is that I was able to give some kids a once in a lifetime experience. Maybe they will hold on to this experience forever or maybe they already forgot about it - I will never know the magnitude of influence this performance had on each kid, but if I was able to inspire just one out of the thousands then I am filled.
I love what I do day in and day out. This tour was fun to travel, but it gave me an escape from myself and shifted my focus on the people and world around me.
But I did go to some places deep in Texas...
I think I experienced a different world.
First off-
Chick-fil-a has mouthwash in their bathrooms! Mouthwash dispensers! This is real! How cordial of them.
I also experienced Buc-ee's. Wow- just wow. The BIGGEST gas station with the biggest store connected to the gas station. I have never seen so many urinals in a bathroom. I actually did not know that was possible. I was so overwhelmed by the bathroom alone, I didn't have to pee anymore... but I did have to take a photo of the bathroom because I have never seen anything like this in my life. The amount of food in this place will just blow your mind.
They do everything BIG in Texas... that might be an understatement.
They do everything MASSIVE in Texas.
This week has been one rediscovering purpose in my work and discovering a new side of Texas. I am excited for more adventures to Buc-ee's and other MASSIVE Texas experiences.


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Green Alternatives
Leaving Small Footprints
Using green alternatives is about making smart choices in your life about the simple things. Many times it's the simple choices we make that can make the most difference...recycling with the blue container instead of just throwing the plastic bottle away, choosing less toxic alternative products to clean your home, ridding your life of junk mail, learning to compost, choosing to shop in local stores and buy locally produced products that reduce carbons and emissions in the transportation of products.
Learn to live sustainably – Sustainability is is an idea and a movement that focuses on meeting the needs of those of us living in the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Monterey County residents and businesses can find even more tips, facts, and resources on every day ways to reduce waste by visiting the Protect Your Central Coast web site.
The New Word on Plastics
Plastic film, plastic bags, and plastic packaging have become a large part of our daily lives. There are many plastic items that are labeled with recycling numbers 1-7. These numbers indicate that the items are technically recyclable. However, recycling markets have changed drastically over recent years. Many of the recycling markets that would once take these items have now strictly limited what they will take and have placed strict conditions on the cleanliness of recycled materials. This means that now, more than ever, we all must work to reduce our consumption of single-use materials and do better to reuse everything that we can.
While there are many crafty websites that promote the upcycling and reuse of single-use plastics, many people just don't have time for these activities. So how can you be part of the solution? We suggest that you start thinking of ways you can reuse single-use plastics to replace plastics you might otherwise purchase. Here are some simple ideas to get you on that path:
Bread, produce & tortilla bags: Don't purchase expensive rolls of pet waste collection bags. Instead, give these bags one more purpose before sending them to the landfill by using them to collect waste from the kitty litter box. If you are a walker, these bags make great bags for picking up after your dog and picking up the litter you find in your path.
Laundry & dry cleaning bags: First, ask your dry cleaner if they will consider not bagging your laundry. If you end up with these bags, save them to use as trash can liners. Tie a knot in the open bottom of the bag and use to line your kitchen and bathroom waste bins (this can save you money on purchasing trash can liners).
Bags that come as part of a purchase: Use large bags to collect clothing and other items you donate to charity. Save that heavy plastic packaging that comes with new linens and bed sheets. You can repackage the old set you are replacing and send them along for a donation to a charity or pet rescue organization (they are always looking for old sheets and towels to assist them in caring for animals).
Plastic food containers: Don't spend your money on expensive plastic wrap or plastic storage containers! Containers that once contained food items such as cottage cheese, margarine, and sour cream can be washed and saved to store other items in your refrigerator. The same goes for glass jars. A piece of tape and a permanent marker can help here. Think about rinsing these out and storing in a cabinet for times you want to send dinner guests home with those delicious leftovers.