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A clash of Top 5 teams in college football and the determination of the 2013 World Series opponents highlights the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
Major League Baseball's final four continue their trek toward the World Series. Here's what to watch this weekend:
Week 5 of the 2013 NFL season brought a few upsets and plenty of exciting games. Here's what we learned in the fifth week of the 2013 regular season:
Major League Baseball will feature four interesting matchups in its next round of postseason play. Here's what to watch this weekend:
Most NFL teams have now completed the first quarter of their 2013 season. The Denver Broncos have looked unstoppable thus far, unlike most of the guys in the GIFs below, who were very stoppable.
Phillymag analyzed Rocky's run in 'Rocky II' and deduced that the fighter would have covered 30.61 miles in real life Philadelphia during his training session.
The New England Patriots remained undefeated after the third week of the 2013 NFL season. That might be the only thing that's going according to script thus far.
Seven NFL teams remain unbeaten pending the Monday night game between Denver and Oakland, while six teams have yet to win in 2013. Here are the most important takeaways from Week 3.
The Houston Texans and Philadelphia Eagles recorded victories on the first Monday night of the 2013 NFL season. Here's a recap of the games:
A ton of college football games and a UFC title fight highlight the upcoming sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
Cris Carter and Bill Parcells were among seven new members were enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
A U.S. Air Force airman — in full fatigues and combat boots — slammed home a windmill dunk during a break in the action of USA Basketball's Blue-White game in Las Vegas on Thursday night.
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I was speaking with someone who is very close to me today and realized that this conversation comes up in similar ways all the time with my friends/family. And I notice this conundrum internally often as well. The conversation started with her saying "why do I suck at this so badly." The topic of conversation doesn't matter. What matters is the fact that she has expressed multiple times wanting to change this about herself.
Herein lies the problem – what you resist persists. Continue to judge yourself for something and it will be that much more difficult to shift, like self-extraction from quicksand.
So I say:
"Don't judge yourself for what you are or are not. Choose differently, take baby steps, and make your life the reality you desire it to be."
This does not mean you need to change. This does not mean that you are perfection just as you are right now. It means that if you constantly are bumping up against a challenge, your heart is crying out for some expansion in a new direction.
Ask for guidance, listen to the messages, and take one step at a time in the direction your heart and soul tell you to go.
Be careful, in transition times, you may feel strange. Maybe a void. Maybe a bit like wearing frozen underwear. It's space. Space created that is necessary in order to expand. Don't try to fill that space with old familiarity. Rather, live in the 'uncomfortable' and know that it is not wrong. It's transformation and expansion working. Let them work on your behalf.
Continue to ask for guidance, listen to the messages, and move forward with your heart's words.
It often happens to many business owners after meeting with an online/content marketing strategist – the deer in headlights look – when they are presented with their strategy, part of which states that they should implement "2,000 new words on their website a month" or "write a new blog post each week." The immediate response for many is paralysis, or "what the heck am I going to talk about" or "there's no way I have that much interesting stuff to say."
Because I'm one of those nice strategists who usually prescribes the above mentioned strategy, I created this "How To" blog that will give you a process for a) coming up with relevant topics and b) implementing them.
First step, take a deep breath.
Second, know you can do this.
Step by Step, baby steps.
1. Get to know your target audience. Need help doing this part? Read my Target Market blog post here.
2. Visualize your avatar (your ideal client.)
3. Get out an old-fashioned notebook and pen, or open a new document on your computer
3. Begin creating lists for the following items
Now that you've taken your time and answered these questions, you should have a good list sitting right there in front of you. Sweet! You've got a great beginning.
4. Look at these topics and begin to create a new category called "magnetizing blog post titles."
At this point, I would recommend using the Google Keyword Planner Tool to see which items get more searches and put them in order. But that's a bit more advanced, and a topic for a different blog post.
In order to create blog post titles, you want to take into consideration the keywords that achieve high search results, AND, most importantly, you want to create "magnetizing titles" (titles that are interesting, informative, and magnetizing for your ideal client.)
Here's an example. You are a career coach and you have determined that your target audience is goal-driven professional women in the medical and financial industries (optometrists, health practitioners, dentists, financial advisors, bankers.) Here are a few of your brainstormed topics from above:
Time Management
"Magnetizing Titles"
Self-Confidence – Stop Self-Sabotaging and Start Living Vibrantly
Honoring YOU; 5 Simple Changes to your Work Life to Give you More YOU Time
5, Now that you've got your "Magnetizing Titles," put some bullet points beneath each topic so that you can remember when it comes time to write the post, what you were talking about
You could now run these topics past your marketing strategist for their expert feedback.
Then, if you are a systematic person, you could put these titles into an editorial calendar. Or, if you are less systematic, then schedule a time each week or once a month where you can sit down and pull topics from your fabulous list and begin writing!
Your new list should provide you with quality content for at least a year. Don't be afraid to add more topics to your list as you get asked more questions by your clients and prospects. There are truly endless amounts of content right in front of us, sometimes we just need to be reminded!
The first day of my trip this February, I was walking along the flagstone path, toward the beach, the sun was bathing me in glorious rays and the air was big and sweet as it is only in Hawaii. My higher self said, "you will be going through some huge transitions in the near future, buckle up, hold tight and keep listening. I adventured for seven days with my cousin in a place that I can only describe as "feeling like home" in every way possible. Every day was sun-kissed; from waking up with the birds early in the morning to watching the sun go down at night.
Hawaii feels like pure love. I was talking about the air in Hawaii with a friend recently and we concluded that it is just so welcoming and loving, like it hugs you in its arms. It's not overly muggy and suffocating; it is present ant loving. Hawaii embodies many of my values: Fun, Adventure, Unconditional Love, Growth & Expansion, Awareness, Abundance, and Health. When a place embodies your values, it's easy to fall in love. Very easy.
Some of the highlights of our trip:
Most importantly, for seven days, I did not work. Not one bit. I am so grateful that my cousin Danielle chose me to travel with her to Hawaii to celebrate her 30th birthday! Enjoy the visual vacation below:
Returning or as I called it "reintegration," was tough for both Danielle and me. It can be difficult to describe getting bit by the "travel bug," which was definitely the case for both of us. But it was more than that. There was a point in the middle of our trip where we both looked at each other and without hesitation we both said, "this feels like home. True home. It's going to be really tough to leave, isn't it?!"
Since coming home, both Danielle and I have gone through some tough transition, although I don't like labeling it as 'tough' because change is change and change is good. I know more about what I am creating in life and what it takes to get me there. By no means do I feel like this transitional period is over. I continue to listen to my higher self and take one. step. at. a. time. Trusting that I am fully supported.
Some of the places we visited on our stay and definitely recommend!
Hilton Waikoloa
Pololu Valley
Sunlight on Water
Rainbow Falls
Kealakekua Bay
Da Poke Shack
Full Moon Cafe
I get this request often. And from what I can tell, other consultants and coaches who charge a fee for their knowledge and information do too.
My living is based on the expertise that I have developed for the last 10+ years. Well, built over the last 30+ years actually. (Now that I've dated myself!) I invest a lot of time and money in continuing education, reading, memberships, and conferences to stay on top of what's important in my industry. When someone that's not my friend or family member asks, "Can I pick your brain?" it's akin to this situation:
Person goes to the doctor and says, "Hey, could you take a look at my throat and tell me what's wrong? I don't even have to come into an exam room, you could just do it here in the waiting room. Here, ahhhhhh."
Think doc would pull out his tongue depressor?
One of my favorite stories along these lines was when a financial advisor asked me if he could pick my brain over lunch. I wanted to say, "Sure, if you're cool with putting a couple hundred dollars in an annuity for me and calling it good."
I charge paying clients money for my strategies, which save them thousands of hours and countless dollars. Does a lunch at the local deli equate to that value? Nope, sorry. Besides, if you want the answers to your problems that tends to take more than an hour of my time. What kind of an expert would I be if I could give you all the answers in one sandwich-sit-down?
When someone is a subject matter expert and a coach/consultant, they get paid to give their clients their knowledge. Instead of asking to pick their brain, try one or more of these strategies instead.
Read their blog. Look back through the archives of the consultant's blog, Facebook profile, LinkedIn feed, etc. Ask them to share a recording of a previous free webinar or free call. Ask if they already have material on the subject you're inquiring about. Who knows, they might have answered your questions before and turned it into an article like I did with this one: http://bit.ly/HowToCreateAFacebookPage.
GTS. This is my favorite self-made acronym. Google That S***! If your questions can really be picked out of an expert's brain "real quick," then chances are Google has the answer.
Ask about fees and how they operate. You might find they give you the answers you're looking for in a thirty- to sixty-minute initial consultation that they offer for free anyway.
Some other notes:
1. I'm not talking about close friends or family; chances are, when they ask for brain-picking, we give it to them, because they give back to us in many ways.
2. When people asked me this question 5 years ago (new in my business) I would jump at the chance to answer them, thinking if I helped them with this, they would hire me. What I found a vast majority of the time was this – if they wanted it for free in the first place, they aren't willing to pay for it.
3. If your business model isn't a coaching/consulting model, this rant probably doesn't speak to you as much; that's cool!
I wanted to see what my colleagues (other subject matter experts and consultants) had to say about this topic. Looks like I'm not alone!
"I usually tell them to go on one of my free webinars that I run monthly; or listen to my podcast. I tell them that chances are they will get the answer to their question and more, all for free. If I did a coffee date or answered every email question from people that I received, I would never have enough time for paying clients." –podcasting coach and lifestyle entrepreneur expert
"Mixed feelings. Usually I feel like it's a typical "free loader" who wants your expertise to give them your services (or contacts) for free. And then there are times I feel like it could be a possible new connection." –career coach
"Hate it. Of course. I encourage people to ask a more specific question and NOT to ask for a coffee. Anyone whose time is valuable hates that question." –business coach
"That question usually makes me think they want me to work for free. I think I'm flattered and annoyed at the same time. If it's someone I know or who truly expresses interest in my services, I'm happy to help cause who knows where that conversation may lead." –content writer
What do you think? What are some alternatives to asking the can-I-pick-your-brain question?
For 25 years Peg Calvario (PegCalvario.com) worked with her husband to run their family-owned business in the fitness industry. After selling that business five years ago she decided to move on to a new venture—coaching for professionals—but was surprised when her marketing didn't come as easy as before.
"I had a lot of experience in social media and writing blogs from my former business, but this time around I couldn't seem to find my voice," Peg said.
Then Something Pivotal Happened – Identifying a Tribe
Meghann Conter's coaching clients almost always go through a vigorous tribe-identifying process. Peg was no different. While we did work together on messaging, social media profiles, and zeroing in on potential clients with email capture forms and teleclass development, each of those pieces hinged on identifying her new tribe: GOAL-DRIVEN PROFESSIONALS.
"Now I can articulate a crystal clear message to my tribe, especially as it relates to my process. And, as a result, my content marketing comes so much easier and faster," Peg explained.
Social Media Marketing Is Only What You Can See. What About What You Can't See?
I may be the Mistress of Social Media® and believe strongly in the power of social media, but I also believe that success does not lie in social media alone. That's only the piece your clients can see.
The pieces they can't see are what drive your business. I'm talking about a marketing foundation (messaging, voice, packaging, pricing, promotion methods and processes) you can stand on and a marketing plan you can execute easily. Once you have these two items in place, the magnetic content—and the financial results—will come…just like it did for Peg.
Peg said she now feels better about her marketing and being able to implement it with greater ease, but it's more than that. The results speak volumes.
Her SEO has improved thanks to targeted blog posts. In fact, she recently got a call from the US Naval Safety Center, an outstanding opportunity, after they found her website. On top of that, she has acquired clients from both Facebook and LinkedIn since sprucing up her profiles with content that attracts her ideal clients.
"Meghann over delivers," Peg said. "She consistently provided value, even sending me notes from our meetings, and connecting me with valuable resources, and was never someone who focused on cost. She really did a great job."
I was wondering why it felt so difficult to write this blog post. Or to send Christmas cards. I mean, all that's required is that I give people a little bit of insight into what 2013 brought for me. Then I remembered, I have transformed so much this year and time is pretty relative for me. I live in the presence so much that reflecting on the past or projecting in to the future brings me out of bliss.
"If you are depressed you are living in the past.
If you are anxious you are living in the future.
If you are at peace you are living in the present." Laozi
I have ultimate gratitude for the incredible individuals who contributed to my professional, personal and spiritual growth this year and celebrate everything we all accomplished together. I truly have the most phenomenal professional community, friends, and family who love me for exactly who I am. Thanks to the spiritual journey I have taken, I no longer feel the need to change or the need to be any different because I have beautiful, unconditional self-love.
If you are still reading, thank you for being my friend and my supporter. The following is a photo collage of some of my fun adventures this year.
If you follow my blog (and you should :-)), you know that I talk about your tribe* often. Your tribe* is the group of people you influence. They are your brand champions, your friends, your fans, your clients, and your prospects. Without your tribe, you don't have a business.
The narrower you get when describing and then marketing to your target audience, the easier, more effective, and less costly your marketing will be. If you try the "spray and pray" method, you will waste your two most precious resources – time and money. Unless, of course, you have a marketing budget the size of Starbucks'. (Didn't think so.)
The natural next questions are
Determining a target market for an existing business
This process is a bit easier, in my honest opinion (IMHO), if you have been in business for more than a year and a half-ish because you can look at past client demographics and data and narrow down from there. Looking at this data is much easier if you have a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system that tracks important information about your clients.
Hint: if you are just starting out in business now, get a CRM system (which can be as simple as an Excel spreadsheet) and keep track of important client data. Here's a list of data to track, but add to this list as it makes sense to your business.
Income level
Education level
Are they local/national/international?
What industry do they work in?
What is their position there?
What is their family situation (you are looking for common threads here like divorced, moms, dads, etc.)?
Where do you get this information? Some of it will be guess work, and some you can obtain from LinkedIn. I would also consider making note of who your ideal clients were and using their data over those who weren't.
Next, what are the psychographic pieces of information? For this part, I recommend you bring up the top five clients you've worked with in your business over the last year or so. Then answer these questions based on them.
What were they feeling before they hired you? What were the problems they were running away from? What are the top pleasures they are running toward? What were they calling out for help with?
What did they love most about your process? When they sang/sing your praises, what do they say about you?
What are the biggest results they achieved in working with you, both tangibly and emotionally?
What do they care most about in life, in general?
What do they fear most in life, in general?
There are many more questions that can be taken into account at this point in the process, depending on your business, your industry, whether you are B2B or B2C, and more. After you have given much thought to this information, and written it down, you can now draw the parallels and see the commonalities between the people you love to serve.
What you should come up with on the other side looks something like what I've done here to describe my client Mallory, who is a reflexologist and healer:
Denver-based single women, 35-55 years old, educated and professional (career women), who is overwhelmed, swamped, and seeking instant relief from daily stress; typical industries her clients fall within: marketing, authors, speakers, those who travel a lot for work.
Determining your target market for a new business
If you are new in your business, your process is going to look a lot different. Google will be your best friend, as will other people who are experienced in your industry with your products or services. You may also be doing a bit more testing than determining, initially.
My client Sara is an author and her genre of writing is somewhere between Paranormal Romance and Sci-Fi. She began doing research and found a gold mine of statistics here. http://www.rwa.org/p/cm/ld/fid=582 This kind of data is invaluable, and you can likely find some of your own.
She also started reaching out to other writers with books and styles similar to hers and asked to do "informational interviews" with them. She asked questions about the kinds of people who come to their book signings and who write to them as raving fans of their work. Some of these people were not receptive to talking with her, but plenty of others were willing help!
In the end
Looking at, tweaking, and refining your target market is a continuous process. Your tribe will shift and change as your business evolves.
* Target market = tribe = target audience
Lately, I've seen a growing epidemic … people launching Facebook business pages like they're going out of style… with no apparent strategy or plan of action for WHY they are starting them or WHAT they are going to do with them. And resulting in the millions of untouched Facebook pages, so sad ;-(
Recently, I saw a friend start 4 new pages ALL in one day, all for herself, with different names and the same message across the different pages. When I asked her why and discussed it with her, she quickly understood that keeping up with four separate pages would basically consume her life and wouldn't yield anything more than one. We came up with a strategy for a unified approach that made sense for her goals.
Your social media marketing should be done intentionally. Having a strategy for what you are going to do, when you're going to do it, who's going to keep it going, WHY you're doing it, and how you'll keep up is PARAMOUNT to your success in social media. What is success in social media? Return On Investment, of course! So, why am I choosing to stand on my soap box with this subject? More importantly, what should be done instead?
1. Know WHY you are starting a FB business page (from the perspective of your target audience). What are you going to provide your new fans that they can't get anywhere else? This should require some thought. No No: "like our page cause we're going to give you great tips, coupons, 'n stuff." With that type of a strategy,you'll be joining EVERYONE else already using the identical call to action. Ya Ya: What makes you and your brand unique and what value are you going to provide your specific target audience that will BENEFIT them. How is your Facebook page going to stand out from the millions of others? "Love daily inspiration, a community of like-minded conscious friends and FUN content, contests and prizes that you won't get from us anywhere else? Like our page today and get involved!"
2. Know WHO will be updating the page, HOW often, and WHEN you will be updating it. No No: Put up a page and let it hang in outer space, posting on it once in a blue moon. This won't help move you toward your goals and objectives. This is like getting married; you don't just go to the alter and then the next day say "peace out" to your new spouse and go MIA for months. Ya Ya: Choose the right person to be in charge of your social media maintenance – someone who knows contemporary marketing well. Someone who knows how to provide value to your audience and how to engage them regularly. Create a calendar. Test and analyze the best times of day and frequencies to post to garner the most attention and interaction from your specified target audience.
3. Figure out what your target market wants. No No: Use the "spray and pray" marketing method, where you just post and hope that someone somewhere sees it and engages with it. Ya Ya: Answer these questions and devise a plan based on them: Does your ideal client enjoy reading detailed posts and clicking links to read more? Are they more likely to pay attention to, like, comment and share visual posts emphasizing your expertise? Do they like short, impactful videos? What is your content strategy and how will you continue to provide valuable, entertaining, engaging content to your Facebook fans? Learning the optimal 'post mix' for your target audience will make or break your engagement on Facebook.
4. How does this page fit in with the rest of your marketing? What are your objectives beyond your Facebook page? No No: Working to increase fans and up engagement levels isn't enough. That rarely converts to business done. (And by the way, Facebook is not the place to promote, promote, promote. That will turn your potential clients away faster than a knife fight in a phone booth!) Ya Ya: Where will you provide them more information about your area of expertise? On your website through blog posts or value-based video posts (vlogs)? How will you track that website traffic? How will you get them on your email list so that they enter in to your sales funnel? These are all questions to answer before launching your page.
5. How will you monitor your Facebook page performance as they relate to your overall business goals? No No: Set no goals as they relate to your business, and run your Facebook marketing devoid of its contribution to your business overall. Ya Ya: Know what your main business objectives are quarterly, bi-annually, and annually. Understand which goals your Facebook page will directly help you achieve. Example Goal: To increase attendance at quarterly live events by 20% each quarter. Facebook's role – to increase fans by 20% each quarter and increase engagement 30 % each quarter. Create engaging campaigns directly related to the topics and teachings of your live events and use a mix of posts, promoted posts, and ads to drive new users in your target audience to the events.
There are, of course, other objectives that should be discussed when it comes to your Facebook page strategy, but meeting these is a great start! Do you have any other words of inspiration for setting up a strategy before launching your Facebook business page ship?
Also, share your Facebook page URL here as a comment so that we may all take a look, like and comment, if we so choose!
Englewood, Colorado based Garvin's Sewer Service got its start in 1940. After 70 years this family-run business is going strong and still serving many of the same customers after decades. However, reaching new customers in the crowded online space has been challenging for Garvin's for a few reasons.
The Seeds of an Idea
While I'd love to say that dreamed up the solution to Garvin's social media challenges on my own, this creative plumbing company did a lot of the work on their own. I have been the catalyst to help them get content in place, create new and fun branding ideas, and track progress to prove it is working.
"I met Meghann at a networking event awhile back," Kris explained. "At networking events I would introduce myself as 'Kris Plumbing Girl Jordan' so that I'd be more memorable. When we hired Meghann to do a marketing assessment she saw the Plumber Girl as an opportunity."
Opportunity indeed.
Since those early days at networking events, Plumber Girl has come a long way. Now this seemingly "boring" plumbing company has a character straight out of the 1940s to share blog and social media content in a fun, interesting way for customers, for those interested in plumbing, and even for those who have an interest in a Rose-the-Riveter inspired, sexy yet family-friendly Plumbing Girl.
Implementing the Solution
Each month I visit with Kris to evaluate contemporary marketing performance against their goals and objectives, and then we go into FUN content production mode using Kris' expertise in plumbing.
Some specific things we've done besides launch the Plumber Girl persona:
"What I love about working with Meghann is that we time block and get it all done," Kris said. "I'm an organized person, but I break appointments with myself. I don't break appointments with her. She keeps things fun."
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Lisa Marie, who hasn't appeared onscreen since 2001's Tim Burton remake Planet of the Apes, has joined the cast as Priscilla Reed, a woman who "gives her all to support the 'cause of the Coven' in merry old Salem".
Lisa Marie will be joining other recent cast additions including cult favorites Richard Lynch, Billy Drago, Dee Wallace, Bruce Dern, Torsten Voges, Jeffrey Daniel Phillips, Ernest Thomas, and Sheri Moon Zombie. It has also been confirmed that guitarist John 5 will be scoring the soundtrack.
You can check out character posters from director Rob Zombie below.
The Lords of Salem was released April 19th, 2013 and stars Sheri Moon Zombie, Bruce Davison, Jeffrey Daniel Phillips, Judy Geeson, Meg Foster, Patricia Quinn, Ken Foree, Dee Wallace. The film is directed by Rob Zombie.


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UN: Staffer killed in disputed Abyei area of Sudan
Wednesday - 11/14/2012, 1:53pm EST
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The United Nations chief says one U.N. staffer was shot to death and another was injured during unrest around a mosque in the Abyei region, which is disputed by Sudan and South Sudan.
A spokesman for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday that the U.N. chief condemned Tuesday's killing.
U.N. spokesman Martin Nesirky told reporters that the staffer was shot during clashes around a mosque in Abyei, during which U.N. peacekeepers were called in to restore order. He said the circumstances were being investigated. The staffer was not identified.
The Abyei region is contested by both countries, and the border is largely unmarked. South Sudan became its own country last year.
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If you're a Project Runway fanatic like me, then you probably get excited about the designers that actually make it in the biz. One such designer is Kara Janx, one of the finalists from season two. Known for her flattering kimono dresses, the South African-born designer (now New York based) brings us a sneak preview of her spring 2009 collection.
Big bow details, girly "waterfall" ruffles and artistic water color prints create a fun and fresh look for Janx's spring line. Kara's designs remind me of what would happen if Urban Outfitters went couture…she creates easy to wear pieces that are beautiful and artful, and translate easily from the runway to the real way. Don't get me wrong…I love avant-garde styles just as much, but it is refreshing to be able to find unique and wearable pieces like Janx's that will translate just as beautifully in the years to come.
Love what you see? Janx's spring line will be available through her online store at www.karajanx.com and at choice boutiques and retailers. Can't wait? Check out her selection of dresses, underwear and more to snag a piece of fashion history for yourself. My pick would be one of her kimono dresses; they look totally couture without being unwearable (office to dancefloor? YES).


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It wasn't pretty by any stretch of the imagination, but it was a win nonetheless, and at this point of the season you won't hear any of the Florida Panthers complain about their 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. A win which propelled them to within four points of the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Florida hadn't won back-to-back games since late January, and Tomas Vokoun credited the newfound winning ways to a team that has been more relaxed and aggressive in the past couple of games.
When asked whether he agreed with his goalie's statement, Panthers head coach Pete DeBoer said that he thinks that "there is a natural reaction after the trade deadline that loosens the guys up a little bit, because nobody expects [the Panthers] to win much now."
The Panthers were definitely loose during the first period, when they took a decisive 2-0 lead playing aggressive hockey and pushing the issue instead of just waiting for things to happen. DeBoer called it the best first period the Panthers have had this year, and the 40-year-old coach credited the team's new penchant for fighting as the catalyst for it.
It kind of goes like this: The Panthers pick a fight early in the game, in this case one minute and 15 seconds after the game started between Florida's Nick Tarnasky and Carolina's Jay Harrison. Regardless of how the fight turns out, the Panthers seem to get really pumped up about it and proceed to roll over their opponent.
To further prove this trend, Florida scored its second goal a mere 30 seconds after the second fight of the opening period when Kamil Kreps was served the puck on a platter by an alert Nick Tarnasky who saw Kreps coming from behind to score.
Granted, two games are a small sample size to draw conclusions from, especially when it comes to a team that turns inconsistency into an art form, but the Cats will take whatever works for them in their playoff push.
Florida's aggressiveness also had its bad side, resulting in eight penalties in the first two periods and nine for the game, but a solid Panthers defense and the always dependable Vokoun took care of the lead as the Hurricanes had possession of the puck throughout most of the final two periods but could think of little to nothing to do with it as it struggled offensively.
When Hurricanes forward Jussi Jokinen cut the lead in half lobbing the puck over Vokoun's head after a short rebound, forwards Cory Stillman and Kreps told the crowd "No worries, we got this" and put the exclamation point on the night as they each scored one goal in the last five minutes of the game to put things away.
The empty-net goal with one minute left meant Kreps had scored one more goal in a single night than he had in the previous 57.
Byron Bitz also made his team debut on Saturday night after being traded from the Boston Bruins in a package deal for defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. The 26-year-old forward spent 12 minutes on the ice and almost scored four minutes into the game when he had two point blank shots that were deflected by Carolina's goaltender Justin Peters.
The Panthers now head out for a three-game road trip that could very well define their season. The swing will start against the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, and it will end on Sat., March 13 with a visit to the formidable, Western Conference co-leaders San Jose Sharks.


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Man dies while riding Expedition Everest in Animal Kingdom
Written by Iris Hernandez
A 44-year old man has died after riding Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom today. The man, who has not yet been publicly identified, was unresponsive and unconscious when his ride vehicle returned to the unload area sometime this morning. Disney called in Reedy Creek emergency services and the man was taken to the Celebration Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.Tweet
Disney officials said the ride was inspected this morning and was operating properly, according to an Orlando Sentinel report. Right now, of course, the roller coaster is closed until Disney officials reconfirm the ride's status. A spokesperson said that they offer the family their deepest condolences and promised to offer assistance.
No further information is availabe at this time, but, go to OrlandoSentinel.com for what I am sure will be updates to this very sad story.
On a sidenote: Orlando had a fairly cold morning today, perhaps that played a minor part in his death. I personally didn't think it was possible for a person to die while riding this ride and again was extremely shocked to hear this news.
Update: Man ID'd as Jeffery Reed, of Navarre, Fla.
Update 2: Man was mis-ID'd: Jeffery C. Reeb of Navarre, Fla. died of dilated cardiomyopathy, a heart abnormality.
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From David Graham on December 18, 2007 at 3:28 PM
I'm sure when it's all said and done, he'll die of some unknow heart/health condition as most people seem to find out after a story like this comes out. Sad, but makes me wonder how people don't know about these issues.. Guess they never go to the doctor for physicals... IF this turns out to be the case, such as so many are....
From rafael g on December 18, 2007 at 3:30 PM
no matter what, this is sad. but it seems that Disney has no fault in this. i feel sorry for the family to go through this before the holidays.
From Iris Hernandez on December 18, 2007 at 5:42 PM
It probably was some unknown heart condition or something along those lines. Maybe the man, since he was only 44 thought he was perfectly healthy and didnt see a need to go see a doctor. Lesson to be learned here definetly.Of course Disney is not at fault here at all, but i am glad that they are still offering some assistance to the family. And I was seriously shocked to hear this one, believe me. Really sucks since it is before the holidays, my deepest condolences to that family as well. I'll definetely add them to my prayers tonight.
From robert miller on December 18, 2007 at 6:34 PM
A lot of conditions are not detectable from ordinary physicals.
From Rob P on December 19, 2007 at 2:36 AM
I'm sure that I speak for all of us on TPI when I send my heartfelt condolences to the family.
It's a tragic accident and at a particularly difficult time.
From Mitchell Botwin on December 19, 2007 at 6:03 AM
The current story on the Orlandosentinal.com site stresses that there was not a defibrillator available. The paper said "There reportedly were at least two in Animal Kingdom on Tuesday, including one at a first-aid station on Discovery Island, a couple hundred yards away from the Everest ride, and one on a mobile cart." which may set up Disney for another lawsuit. The young boy who had a bad heart and died while on Mission Space had sued Disney and settled out of court.
From daniel sears on December 19, 2007 at 7:53 AM
how scary.....who would have thaught a ride like that can cause such accidents?. let's take in to acount though....we're not sure of what the man's health was like before the ride, even how he was seated in the car. yeah....cold could have contributed, but i really think we need more information to come to a proper conclution
From Domenik Jost on December 19, 2007 at 11:11 AM
I just checked the Orlando Sentinel website and the new headline for this story is "Man who died on Disney roller coaster misidentified".
The man's actual name is Jeffery Chalmers Reeb of Navarre, Florida. No definite cause of death has been released.
From David Graham on December 19, 2007 at 12:26 PM
UPDATE from Orlando Sentinel on cause of death
The 44-year-old man who died after suffering an apparent heart attack on Walt Disney World's Expedition Everest ride was suffering from an enlarged heart and had a history of heart arrhythmias. The District Nine Medical Examiner's Office said Jeffery C. Reeb, of Navarre, Fla., died of dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that in this case had no known cause.
From claudia maffei on December 20, 2007 at 1:39 PM
UPDATE= I heard this on the radio this morning. The man had prior health problems and they were the cause of his death. The ride is back opened. I think the scariest thing about any ride is the not knowing what is going to happen or how long it is. The first time on some of the rides everest included for me I took a xanax first. I freaked out on Mission Space at Disney because of the closed space and I am not closterphobic ( however you spell it ). We just went to Disneyworld and rode everest 8 times. My son is autistic and loved it and wanted to go again and again. It goes backwards as well as forward. We went in the day and nighttime over Thanksgiving week. My son is small and handicapped and loved it as well as my 16 year old. It is very safe and a smooth ride. Scary the first time like any ride you don't know. I always ask how long each ride is the first time and know if I am scared it will only last a couple of minutes of my life. That helps some. The older I get the more I loose my nerve.
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Settling in & looking back
Does anyone else get that same feeling of looking back on something and realizing how quickly the time has passed? I'd love to hear how you like to remember any big moments in your life.
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Food adventure @ Nobu
I'm gonna start this post with a little fun fact from thehouseofem that I wasn't aware of prior to my visit to Nobu: the Southbank restaurant is co-owned by… ROBERT DE NIRO. Whaaaat?! It was mind-boggling for my head to say the least. It turns out the restaurant is part of an empire that extends across various locations in the US (with the original restaurant in New York City), Europe and Asia! Associations with the famous actor and its global success aside, Nobu Melbourne has a stellar reputation that precedes it thanks to its use of great produce and serving of traditional Japanese dishes with flair.
Not expecting any different given its prime riverside location within the Crown complex, the interior of the restaurant was impeccably styled and decorated. It was sharply modern, with elements that added a traditional vibe.
Beef tataki - with ponzu and garlic chips.
The dish's presentation struck me as visually-stunning, and the taste was second to none. The tataki was VERY tender and seemed to melt as soon as it was put in my mouth. The ponzu sauce was quite sharp but sweet, and enhanced the natural flavours of the beef. The delicately-crunchy garlic chips brought a very subtle hint of garlic, but it was its texture that was particularly distinct. The pickled onions and fresh spring onions added to the abundance of flavours and textures already on the plate. The dish was an instant favourite, and one of, if not the best beef tataki I have eaten to date.
Soft shell crab tempura - with avocado yuzu foam, citrus jelly, crispy seaweed and anti cucho salt.
Again, the plating was absolutely outstanding. The soft shell crab was quite standard, possessing a light-ish and crunchy tempura batter, but it was the accompanying ingredients that really lifted the dish's A-game. The creamy mousse-like avocado and grapefruit stole the show, with the citrusy tang from the sweet and juicy grapefruit pairing perfectly with the lemon juice mixed through the avocado. The citrus jelly exuded much juiciness. The seaweed salad was deep-fried and crunchy, eradicating all the healthy perks of a salad… but it tasted oh-so-good. You can definitely make friends with this sort of salad!
Sushi roll selection.
One bite of the spicy tuna had me singing its praises. The spice mixed throughout the creamy mayo was potent, and complemented the vinegary rice, nori and fresh piece of tender, melt-in-the-mouth tuna.
The snow crab essentially tasted like the more-gourmet and less-sweet version of a seafood stick.
Given the super-delicious lunch experience that transpired, and with our lunch barely scratching at the surface of what was one loooong menu filled with MANY selections that sounded ah-mazing, a return visit to Nobu (whether in Melbourne or overseas) is a must.
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Internet brings more harm than good
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The internet has allowed big companies to capture a lot of business online while smaller, local companies have lost out. And because the internet makes it easier to get work done abroad, jobs have left many western countries for low-wage countries abroad.
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The great thing about the internet is the large number of sources of information. You can easily cross-check information on various independent websites increasing the likelihood it is correct. The same cannot be said for what one student hears from one teacher.
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I am disagree with this idea because Internet firstly gives us information and communication each other. For example, People browse internet for information. They love to browse various search engines like Google, Yahoo to know about any necessary news. Also they love to browse websites like Wikipedia which is a complete encyclopedia on internet. in additional Social networking is a very nice medium to communicate with friend and family members. There are lots of social networking websites like Facebook, Orkut, and Bebo which is heavily consumed by users for connecting with friends.
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From office to schools, from business person to college students everyone send files through internet. This is an essential part of their life. These file are send through internet. People use various mail services like Gmail,Yahoomail, AOL, and Hotmail etc to send files.
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Making money
People can make money online by using internet. People can make money online by many factual ways. There are lots of options available. Designing, Freelancing, consultancies, software providers, application always help people to work in an easier way.
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Internet marketers use internet to sell products. There are lots of social media enthusiasts who promote other's product online via various social media sites. There are lots of publishers available who promote others product by advertising on various websites blogs etc.
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Online education
This is very famous media in developed countries and growing in developing nations. Various websites offer online courses to learn various things like designing, programs or subjects. This is very helpful medium to promote education on that place where courses are not available easily.
Internet is growing with tremendous speed. It becomes one of the important part of life. Life without internet cannot be imagined in this fast moving earth. Do you know any more use of internet. Feel free to share your views in comment. If you like this article don't forget to subscribe to blog feed. Don't forget to share this post via various social media sites.
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nothing compares with studying in class. in online education we don't know whether there is sitting a teacher or someone else, or even robot.... also in online education you can not pay attention to student reactions, attitude to the lesson and etc.
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No one is saying the internet is definitely better than traditional education, and that people should turn to the internet as their one source of information. At the end of the day, however, the accumulated information of billions of people far outweighs that of one teacher. Because there are so many independent sources of information on the internet, it is far easier to determine what information is credibly and what isn't. In a classroom you can't check information in this way, you just have to listen to what one person tells you.
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The internet by itself isn't the one doing the harm, it's the individual users that cause the harm. Technology is a tool. All it does is amplifies the capabilities of the user, which means that people who use it in an altruistic manner like posting research information or having a forum for exchanging ideas can use the internet to have access to more people's ideas. On the other hand, it allows malicious hackers to send harmful software that can steal your personal information. Don't blame the technology, blame the person that uses it.
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Here we are again, dear reader, exploring the wonderful world of Air. I'd like to pause briefly and say, now that we are on day 5 of 6 days of Air, that one of the most interesting challenges in reviewing the Primordial Scent Project: Air Set is that there are a lot of different ways to interpret Air.
I loved each and every one of the Water scents, but there was a a thread I could discern running between them. Each take on water was, in some deeply fundamental way, always water. Air, however, has been all over the map, scent wise. And that is good, I think. It's forced me to broaden my impression of what Air might mean.
Each scent has taken the concept of the word and stretched it, tweaked it, made it more than I'd imagined before I'd opened the tiny tin with the yellow label. For that I'm grateful. It's always nice to be challenged. It's nice to take the moment to reconsider. And nothing has challenged me more in this set than Coeur d'Esprit Natural Perfumes Ele-Metal Alchemy .
Ele-Metal Alchemy is described by perfumer Lyn E. Ayre as follows:
This five-layer fragrance was born in the Earth, forged in the Fire, cooled in the Water, and dried in the Air. Then it was blessed by Spirit with the number Three, the Infinity symbol, colour & crystals, toning, and a prayer that it be worn for the highest good of the wearer. It now lives in the Ether around the wearer, balancing and harmonizing the inner and outer elements.Cheerwine?
The perfume plays out backwards to how it was created. We detect the first whiffs of scent through the ether. It brings up images of airy clouds in the light blue sky and the ethereal whiffs of pine and spruce bent over from the ocean winds; the honeybee winging from flower to flower; and the green leaves, hanging by a thread and flittering in the wind.From Crown Chakra to Third Eye, to Throat, then Heart down to Sacral up to Solar Plexus down to Root up, it spirals in Fibonacci fashion.
Crown – the dream is given through Clair-gnosis, as I sleep.
Third Eye –the vision is inwardly viewed and constructed before pen goes to paper or a bottle is even opened. Accords are what is needed for this project.
Heart –The Air accord of pine and mints refreshes the senses and opens them up to the water experience.
Sacral –The Water accord of Ocean tincture (sand, shells, seaweed, sea grass in alcohol), Ambergris, and aqueous White Flowers such as Frangipani, Blue, Pink, & White Lotus, Jasmine sambac, and Neroli remind us of our birth place in the deep primordial oceans of time.
Solar Plexus –The Fire accord of hot spices and balsams burn in the heat of our passion to be more of who we are meant to be.
Root –The Earth layer of Vetiver, Cedar, Hyraceum, Frankincense grounds the wearer into Gaia.
Throat –Ether: This perfume breathes the concept of 'ONE' – organized network of energy; It lives the notion of 'I AM' – it all matters; it tones the theory of the 'OM' – only me. In essence, it says, 'I am only one but I am one, and only I can take responsibility for my life's path, and the ultimate ensuing, journey until my last exhale.
Ele-Metal Alchemy is an unusual scent. It doesn't remind my of anything else I've tried, which is impressive, and it seems a little different every time I wear it. Maybe that means it is really reactive to whateveer is going on with my skin chemistry right now, but it could also be that, at different points when I wear it, I'm in need of various parts of the spiral Lynn describes.
I've tried Ele-Metal Alchemy a couple of times and it is an interesting Air indeed. It bubbles, it fizzles, it pops. It's pretty, but that's not all it is. It's also warm and sizzling and layered. And yes, pretty. But pretty seems like a bonus in the midst of all this interesting substance. On the whole, a curious scent worth further exploration. If you're into perfume and feeling like you never try anything new, I encourage you to try Ele-Metal Alchemy. It's an awakening all its own.
Ele-Metal Alchemy is available direct from the perfumer in a 10ml atomizer for $37.20. Please note that when the Primordial Scent Project is complete, this scent will simply be called "One."
You can buy the entire Primordial Scent Project: Air Set for $28.00 here.
For more reviews of the Primordial Scent Project: Air Scents, try: Perfume-Smellin' Things; The Perfume Critic; John Reasinger, writing for Perfume Pharmer; Indieperfumes; Donna Hathaway, writing for Perfumer Pharmer.
One life,
but we're not the same.
We get to carry each other...
"One," U2
Perfume photos taken by me. Photo of Cheerwine taken from NYTimes. All Rights Reserved.


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Packing list for study abroad
What to pack? It is always the most difficult question. I did give already some ideas before what NOT to bring. Now here another one based on former study abroad students experiences. Also it really depends on your program and length of the stay.
General Packing Tips
- Clearly identify your luggage inside and out with your name and destination / overseas address. Colored tape can make it easy to identify among similar baggage.
- Place a strap or piece of rope around your suitcase to secure it in case the lock breaks. Also most of the airports offer a service "wrap your bag" for a fee.
- Check airline regulations for weight, size and number of bags. You do not want to end up paying lot of money for few extra kilos.
- In your carry-on, keep a change of clothes, toiletries, valuables, important documents (passports, visas, arrival instructions) and medications in their original containers.
Miscellaneous Items
- Approximately 100USD in local currency for when you first arrive
- Map of your host city
- Guidebook of your region and of the places where you will travel
- Photocopy of your passport information pages + VISA. Also leave a copy at home.
- International calling card and access numbers for the countries where you will travel. Or SIM card which allow you to call foreign numbers. Alternatively a smartphone with wifi access and skype, so you can make calls from an open network at the airport (some have).
- Phone numbers to cancel credit cards in case of theft.
- Mp3 player.
- Camera
- Journal
- Addresses and photos of family and friends
- Favorite recipes (note metric Celsius conversions)
- Small items to use as gifts (e.g., pictures, key chains, magnets)
- Travel alarm clock
- Umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Small sewing kit
- Money belt
- Day pack (for short trips; this could double as your carry-on)
- If you plan to travel, Swiss army knife with bottle opener, corkscrew, can opener, absorbent fast-drying and small-to-pack towel (available Amazon for example.)
- If you bring a laptop, inquire about international voltage converters at an electronics store.
- Power strip so you only have to purchase one converter (if you plan to bring several items that require plug-in to an electrical outlet)
- Your advisor's email address and phone number or the local university/college International Office contact.
- Consider both the physical & social climate; dress accordingly.
- Dark colors do not show dirt as readily.
- Take durable, drip-dry, no-iron clothes.
- Take items that have multiple uses and (for colder climates) can be layered.
- Comfort and practicality are the keys for both clothing and shoes.
- Bring one professional outfit in case of a site visit to a company or job/internship interview.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes.
- Don't overstock on toiletries; most things are available in major cities abroad. Women may want to bring a preferred brand of tampons or pads, as they may not be as readily available abroad.
- Transfer liquids from breakable containers into plastic containers; use tape to seal the lids when traveling or pack them in ziplock bags to separate them from clothing.
- Prescription drugs for the duration of your time abroad (in your carry-on).
- Extra eyeglasses.
- Pocket pack of Kleenex.
DO NOT bring more than two normal-size suitcases and a carry-on. Honestly, if you're only going for one or two semester you only need one normal-size suitcase. You will have to transport all of your own luggage and most students pack more than they need. You will be able to buy many of these things in your host country so you should pack just enough to get you through until you can go shopping.
Remember that most electrical appliances will not work because of the different electrical current. Generally, laptop computers will work but you will probably need an adapter.
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Thanks for this useful list – we also advise our students to keep a scanned copy of all important documents (passport, visa, academic qualifications etc) at home with family or close friend so they can be emailed to you in an emergency. Hope this helps
The study abroad fair is the perfect opportunity for students to explore their options, speak face-to-face with program representatives and begin planning their journey abroad.
Plastic bags, clothes that don't need to be put in the drier, leave the American wear at home ie. sweatpants, uggs, etc.
Thanks for the useful information..it really helps students.
While I can agree that it is easy to pack way too much (from a previous study abroad experience), depending on the exchange rate and your budget, it may be more affordable to simply pack an extra suitcase (and pay for that extra suitcase if not included) versus buying a lot of stuff you were unable to fit in your luggage. EX. Though the US dollar and Australian dollar are rather close in exchange rate, the cost of buying clothing in Australia is much much higher than in the US, thus not justifying the cost of leaving needed clothing at home. Otherwise a great list, definitely useful!
Thanks for the list. I had no idea on how to plan my packing.
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|Wednesday, 01 April 2009 17:44
The signature thick white rice noodles – of the boiled-from-dried or fresh variety –is served with the distinctive thick sour soup consisting of minced fish and a rempah (ground mixture) of onions, kunyit (turmeric), belacan (fermented prawn paste) and chilli which has been cooked in an assam (tamarind) water and flavoured with serai (lemon grass). A handful of chiam hom (Vietnamese coriander) is thrown in to add extra fragrance.
The bowl of noodles is beautifully and refreshingly contrasted with a colourful garnish of julienned vegetables: cucumber, lettuce, pineapple and onions, then finished off with a large handful of fresh green mint, chopped bunga kantan (pink ginger bud) and red chili. For aficionados, a large spoonful of black gooey hey ko (prawn paste) is de rigueur.
Laksa is truly a fragrant, culinary concoction of all things local, and the fishy smell may (ok, definitely will) require a bit of getting used to. However, rest assured it's one of those tastes that is once tried, never forgotten – you either love it or hate it! But do at least give it a try – you never know; you may like it. People do get hooked on it!
Like other dishes, you will find local versions throughout the peninsula; in Penang alone we have many: there are Malay versions, Chinese versions, nyonya versions, Balik Pulau versions, Tanjung Bungah, Air Hitam etc.
Because of its acidity, laksa tends to make its first appearance after breakfast, and stays around for the lunch crowd, generally peaking at around tea time when it is at its most popular.
Everyone loves this pork-free dish, so you can find it at practically every corner. Slurp it down standing up in the most basic surroundings, tuck into it in a kopi tiam (coffee shop) for just RM2 or RM3, or order it in the most luxurious, air-conditioned hotel coffee house or upmarket restaurant where a helping can set you back anything from RM20 to RM40.
In Penang, the laksa is ubiquitous – and much loved. Many vendors have become so famous that visitors from all over the country have been known to "tar pau" (pack) their noodles to take back home, some ordering as many as 20-30 packets at a time!
In recent years, many of these stalls have added a "lemak" version to their menu, also known as Thai or Siamese Laksa, but to many, Penang laksa is first and foremost the original asam laksa.
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