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When he opened his eyes and saw his wife like the tower of Babel by his side and he, lying flat on the roadside, face down with hands and legs stretched in different directions, he knew he had been punished for all his sins.
He looked at Sarah, her face was not so good-traces of bitter anger and shame and more.
He looked at the people gathered around him staring at him.
He tried getting up and knew he couldn't without a hand. He touched his lips, corners bled and he spat out blood.
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He stood up, his head ached too– like hell. He reached hopelessly for Sarah, she reached for his hand and helped him up.
She felt better- if only he could learn his lesson and turn a new leaf after that.
"What just happened Sarah?" He ask as if he didn't know.
"You tripped and fell," She said sarcastically and smiled as her heart began to clap for the second time for the mean body guards.
"Ouch!" Mark moaned and touched the corner of his lips again. He could perceive the mock in her speech.
"Then got trashed by the stampede." She completed and her heart clapped again. She smiled again.
"Ouch," he held his head in both hands and hastened away while eyes followed like Sarah's.


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Our house, which was located near the transmission lines (a challenging location), was sold in by Mr. Most. We are satisfied with Mr. Most's performance because of the following
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6)He and his team are diligent and are hard working.ÂÂÂÂÂ When we have any requests, they tried their best to fulfill them. For example, we requested 2 additional open houses on the weekends and Mr. Most accommodated us by allocating resources to ensure the open houses were available.
We would recommend other home sellers to engage Mr. Most as their real estate agent.
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Julieta and Guy (Owner of 129 Bishop)
Hossein Mostafavi ("Mr. Most") did an excellent job both on the purchase of our new house and the sale of our old house. He has outstanding negotiating skills and is very hard-working. Based on our experience with him, we would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their house or buy a new house. Thanks so much Mr. Most for all your hard work and going the extra mile for us!
Jeff and Wendy Higham (owner of 51 Logandale)
Hearty thanks for all your splendid efforts in selling our home in North
York. We would like to write the following note on a page of your DIARY:" An excellent negotiator Mr. Most has impressed us MOST with his 'cool' and
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During the process of selling our home, he paid attention to minute details,
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"I have had the opportunity to work with Hossein Mostafavi on two separate house transactions in the past 10 years. In each instance, he has impressed me with his total dedication to getting the job done in a professional, ethical and conscientious manner. In both cases, he worked tirelessly to expose my properties to multiple, multiple buyers, with this being instrumental in me getting top dollar. He went the extra mile to ensure that my best interests always staying front andÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ center.
Even though Mr. Most is one of the most successful agents in the GTA, he always made me feel as though I was his most important client. His 'can do' attitude shines through.
Phil Atril (Owner of 121 Norton Ave)
Hossein Mostafavi is a very hardworking agent and we are happy with his service. He is very committed to his customers and follows through with his word. He is a good negotiator. We wish him well in his career as a real estate sales agent and otherÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ endeavors.
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Dear Mr. Most:
It's hard to believe that a year has passed since you first knocked at my door on a Sunday morning. You will likely recall that I the time that I was somewhat anxious as I had purchased a new condo, had no idea of the closing date and was worried about selling my house at the appropriate time to coincide with the move to the condo. As a senior and a widow I was afraid of not getting it right and having to make an interim move or finding myself homeless! Also I wasn't sure I was making the right move in leaving my home of almost 20 years.
You were so kind listening to my concerns and in reassuring me that these were valid issues. You were confident that you would be able to sell my house and depending on the outcome you would also be able to address my need for interim accommodation.
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You may remember discussions we had with respect to the timing of the listing and appropriate pricing. I was in favor of waiting until March, to take advantage of the "hot" spring market which of course did not materialize. You on the other hand encouraged me to list before spring as there were very few listings at the time. I took your advice and in spite of major snow storms there was a lot of interest in my property.
My late husband who was in Real Estate always said that the seller has an inflated opinion of the value of a property.
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Dr. E. Eftekharpour and Dr. S. Karimi
Today I have decided to write a few words about my experience with Mr. Hossein Mostfavi. We ran into him just by coincidence as we were in the market 4 years ago looking for a house. Mr. Most was the seller real estate agent of a house we liked but he kindly took the time to sit down with us to explain the process of buying a house. Although we already owned a condo that had bought through another agent, we decided to go with Mr. Most. His approach was very professional and rather than making a quick sale as a double agent, he told us that house perhaps was not the best option for us. After a couple of months, he found a beautiful house for us for a fair market price and made sure that was suitable for our family. He also sold our condo which was a record price for our building.
We recently have moved from North York and were very lucky to get Mr. Most to sell our house. He arranged for a beautiful flyer and open house showings. The house was sold at a whopping 10% over the asking price. Interestingly, our working relationship with Mr. Most has turned into a great friendship as he visited us after the sale was finalized and every now and then, will send me a personal email and I know I could count on him if I need anything in Toronto.
Mr. Most is a very down-to-earth kind of guy, has a good heart that has not forgotten his roots. He is certainly well-informed about the market and his service doesn't end with the sale. I certainly would recommend him with no hesitation.
Dr. E. Eftekharpour and Dr. S. Karimi (owner of 51 goodview)
When our family decided to relocate after a dozen years of living in the same Willowdale home, we were very hesitant in regards to selecting the right realtor to work with. A handful of weeks later, we now write this knowing that there was no better choice we could have made. To say we are pleased with the services provided by Mr. Most is an understatement. From every step of the process, he conducted his duties in a pro-active manner but without applying pressure to us, his clients. Mr. Most gave us a fair assessment of how to sell our Logandale Road home. He followed through on all of his commitments, including the most important one of selling our home in less than three weeks. Afterwards, he assisted greatly in the purchasing our downtown condominium and even holding much of our belongings in storage free of charge until we were prepared to move into our new place. And when small issues would arise, he dealt with professionally and did not treat it as an inconvenience. Even when his main obligations were complete, he was still available to address our concerns. With the utmost honesty, our family can refer him with the highest regard to any homeowner looking to sell their home. Mr. Most treated us with respect, not like another cheque and we will always appreciate that.
Ansoo & Mohammad Aumeer (owner or 29 Logandale Ave)
I would like to use this opportunity to recommend Hossein Mostafavi and his real estate services to anyone needing to sell, buy or rent. We found his knowledge very sound and appreciate his ability to attract the right customer in a very short period of time, very much in line with his promises, making him BY FAR the most professional real estate agent we've ever dealt with.
He sold out house in North York (on Byng Ave) and after that, I gave him a listing for a property in Richmond Hill, which he also managed to attract the right customer for. It was not selling for 3 months. After Hossein appeared on the listing, I had my first offer within a week. I already recommended him to my friends and they all agree with me on his efficiency and professionalism.
Talie Veltman (the owner of 120 Byng Ave)
We had originally planned to sell our condominium by private sale because we thought that we would get more money in our pockets by saving on the commissions. After 4 weeks, there was a lot of interest but that did not translate into many offers. We finally got an offer that was within our expectation but the experience turned out to be very unpleasant as even though we had agreed to all the details, the written offer was changed at the last minute and we felt that we were being manipulated.
At around the same time, Hossein Mostafavi (Mr. MOST to us) contacted us and asked if he had an opportunity to come by and talk to us about how a real estate agent will be able to help us in our sale and perhaps get us more at the end than the private sale would. In his discussion, he demonstrated his professionalism, understanding of what we were looking for and his knowledge of the area. He did not push us into making a decision but laid out all the facts and left wishing us the best even if we did not decide to use an agent.
When we decided that we would call off the private sale, we had another discussion with Mr. MOST where once again he was forthright, helped us focus our expectations, showed us what he can do for us and gave us multiple options that he would use to sell our condominium at the best possible price. We decided on that day to sign Mr. MOST on as our agent.
Our experience with him has been amazing. He kept our goals in mind and would analyze the situation and adjust his strategy to ensure we got the best outcome. He involved us only when there were important decisions to be made and each time had options and walked us through the solutions.
Guest Gordon( condo on 260 Doris Ave)
Mr. and Mrs. Lohbihler
To Whom it May Concern:
We would like to express our extreme satisfaction with the manner in which Mr. Hossein Mostafavi, a.k.a. Mr.ÂÂÂÂÂ Most, represented us in the presentation and sale of our home. Our house was located on Lillian Street in the C14 district in north centralÂÂÂÂÂÂÂ Toronto. Mr. Most demonstrated a keen awareness of the nature of the housing market in the area. He assisted us in the determination of the sale price. With his further assistance, and with minimal disturbance on our part, we secured a handsome price for our home within three weeks of first listing it.
The first thing that Mr. Most arranged was for a photographer to take pictures of our home. The quality of work was excellent. Consequently, our home was advertised extremely well. At the same time Mr. Most brought our home to the attention of numerous real estate agents that were covering the area. As a result we averaged 5 to 10 showings per day for roughly ten days. The showings started immediately after February 1st, the first day of our contract with him to sell our home.
Mr. and Mrs. Lohbihler (owner of 1048 Lilian )
David and Julie Carter.
Dear Mr Most,
I would like to express my gratitude to you for the work you did in the sale of my house. The house sold within a week for much more than the list price. Your advice was sound and practical and your confidence was reassuring.
My wife and I were nervous about selling the house after living here for 40 years but once you took over as our agent things started to move very quickly. Within days we had multiple offers and you explained each one to us and helped us select the best offer.
Our thanks for the work that you did.
Yours Truly
David and Julie Carter (owner of 118 Horsham Ave)
I have worked with Mr. Most on two house sales so far and each time have been totally impressed with his professionalism. He listens to his clients and works diligently to get the best deal possible for them. The sale process each time has been stress free and efficient. He understands the dynamics of the marketplace and always succeeds in closing the deal ensuring a win-win for both negotiating parties.
I will definitely choose to work with him again on my next real estate transaction.
Guest: Great service! Exceptional seller
Mr Most sold our house in less than 2 days! Thank you very much
Caroline Schweppe (owner ofÂÂÂÂÂ 23 Preakness Dr)
Dear Mr. Most, as another business has passed and we look forward to move into the new house. Thank you for the primary focus that you have placed on protecting our interest and we appreciate for your persistence in winning in any difficult time with investing your time in our property--good luck.
ÂÂÂÂÂ Ellie and Ben. (owner of 72 Hounslow Ave)


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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
8 comments:
- Carol said...
Oh Judy -this is so you and the world needs more like you! I see this happen all the time in my waiting room and I also see it happen in my room. Engaging with my many random patients has taught me many lessons and let me hear many life stories. I too don't talk to stranhpgers easily, but when it happens as it did with you, it's such a comfort to all. You're a good person and I'm glad someone was there who responded to you
- April 19, 2017 at 4:16 AM
- terriporter said...
What a gift that there was someone there when you needed them and that you could be there for them as well. I used to think my mom was a little nutty because she talked to EVERYBODY. But now I love that about her and find myself doing the same. You never know what the person next to you is going through and a friendly smile and "how are you" might be just what they need. How wonderful that you sat next to someone who not only gave you what you needed but who you could give back to. A blessing!
- April 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM
- Dotti said...
Isn't it wonderful how that kind word seems to appear from nowhere, just when we need it?
When I lived in metropolitan areas, I tended not to speak to many strangers. It just isn't done. When I moved "down South", that all changed. Most people smile and nod even if a greeting is not exchanged. It's common to make a small chit chat with service people, and I do the same with people next to me in lines. Everybody needs a friendly word. I like to think perhaps I've lightened their load just a wee bit.
And, coincidentally, I had this experience just last evening. There is an elderly neighbor who lives at the other end of the street, we've exchanged neighborly chit chat for years. I noticed she's not been out and about lately and told myself I really ought to check on her. Did I do it? No. I came upon her last evening and stopped, asked her how she was. She said she was better and asked if I knew she'd had cancer. No. I did not. (She'll be 87.) We chatted about it and I went on my way, saying, Shame on you, Dotti! Follow your instincts to be kind, especially to elderly people who live alone. After all, I know how much it meant to my mother when neighbors would check on her. So you can bet I'll be checking up on her regularly from now on.
Thank you, Judy, for the reminder to be the good we want to see in this world.
- April 19, 2017 at 8:07 AM
- Nadeen said...
Beautifully said and illustrated.
- April 19, 2017 at 8:10 AM
- Focusing on Life said...
I always feel blessed when I stop for a moment and chat with a stranger. It is definitely hard for me, but it's well worth the effort. I'm wishing you good luck, too!
- April 19, 2017 at 8:47 AM
- Liz said...
Beautiful story! Random acts of kindness certainly make a huge difference.
- April 19, 2017 at 10:09 AM
- Sandra said...
What a beautiful connection when two human beings reach out to each other and give part of who they are to the other, just when it's the perfect moment!
- April 19, 2017 at 1:01 PM
- kelly said...
Such a good reminder Judy that we are all travelling along this journey together. xoxo
- April 20, 2017 at 7:49 AM
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The town of Oakland, Maine's downtown revitalization plans include creating "a continuous system of curbed sidewalks on both sides of the street that give the visual cue that the user has entered a distinct and pedestrian friendly downtown area."
What does that mean? "Create landscape buffers between this sidewalk and parking lots adjacent to the street to screen cars and asphalt. Add street trees to this buffer, where appropriate, to provide scale and shade.>
If you look at one existing stretch of street, you see a road, a strip mall, a parking lot, and noplace you'd feel like strolling. A rough sketch here shows the idea of what happens when you don't simply install a sidewalk, but add pedestrian-friendly ambiance to that sidewalk -- including trees to serve as a buffer between walkers and traffic on one side, and getting rid of the parking-lot asphalt in front of buildings on the other side.
That's not a multi-million-dollar project, and they're not re-creating Newbury Street. But it shows how these basic, pedestrian friendly changes create a more desirable downtown.


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What Do You Value More, Sleep or Social Media?
The debate is on, what is more important, spending time on sites like Facebook and YouTube or getting a good night's sleep?
It would appear sleep is beginning to lose that battle.
An increasing number of people feel it's more important to hangout on Facebook or play online games like "Words With Friends" than get a solid eight plus hours of sleep each night according to a new study.
Americans fascination with email, social media, and online games is starting to take precedence over sleeping. The typical person now spends an average of eight hours and 41 minutes a day messing around with their phone, tablet and computer.
The study found the average person, if they're lucky spends eight hours and 21 minutes sleeping each day.
If the study is close to being accurate, we now spend 20 more minutes each day with technology than we do curled up in our beds counting sheep.
Even when we get in bed, there are still some of us that can't seem to quit scratching that social media itch. One in 10 still feel the need to play around on our smartphones and send emails from bed.
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geocrowd - "Creating a Geospatial Knowledge World" aims at establishing a fertile research environment by means of a training network that will promote the GeoWeb 2.0 vision and advance the state of the art in collecting, storing, analyzing, processing, reconciling, and making large amounts of semantically rich user-generated geospatial information available on the Web. Specifically, activities will focus on (i) exploiting user-contributed geospatial data, (ii) Web-geodata management and (iii) efficient means for data collection and dissemination, e.g., mobile computing.Read more »
Research Themesgeocrowd will offer young researchers the opportunity to develop projects under one of three inter-related research themes, i.e., Theme 1: Integrating Geospatial Content Streams, Theme 2: GeoWeb Data Management, and Theme 3: Accessing Geospatial Content. Read more »
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Prohibition has given rise to a new order of underworld crime. Speakeasies fill with gangsters, mysterious millionaires and glamorous women and as the Moonshine flows, musicians converge on this epic scene of fancy, frivolity and swinging good times to bring you…
GANGSTER – The rise of the 1920's.
Featuring 2 massive bands, Electro Swing DJs, Al Capone shoot out scenes, a Swing Dance class and real-life Moonshine!
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7pm – 7:30pm: FREE swing dance class – Perth Swing Dance Academy
7:30pm – 8:30pm: Jessie Gordon Quartet Featuring the Cottontail Trio
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Get crazier and more electro as the night wears on and the Moonshine kicks in.
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These tasty choux pastry puffs are filled with a mix of Parmigiano Reggiano, Stilton and goat's cheese. They taste great as a starter or as a pre-dinner nibble with drinks.
Preparation time: 15 minutes - Cooking time: 20 minutes - Total time: 35 minutes - Makes: 24
50g butter, cubed
75g plain flour, sifted
2 medium Waitrose British Blacktail Free Range Eggs, beaten
75g Stilton, finely crumbled
2 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano
100g soft goat's cheese
1 eating apple, such as Cox, grated
25g walnut pieces, finely chopped
1 stick celery, finely chopped
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Preheat the oven to 220°C, gas mark 7. Place the butter in a medium saucepan with 125ml water and bring to a rolling boil. Remove from the heat and tip in the flour. Beat well until the mixture is smooth and comes away from the sides of the pan. Return to the heat for a minute to cook through, stirring throughout.
Remove from the heat and add the beaten egg a little at a time, beating well between each addition. Stir in the Stilton and season well.
Pipe or drop 24 large spoonfuls of the choux onto 2 damp baking sheets, leaving enough space between them to spread. Sprinkle with grated Parmigiano Reggiano. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffy, crisp and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Mix the goat's cheese with the apple, walnuts and celery. Make a split in the side of each choux bun and spoon in a generous teaspoon of filling before serving. Great as a starter with salad or as a pre-dinner nibble with drinks.


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Robert J. Bodnar accepts an honorary degree from the University of Naples.
BLACKSBURG, Va., Nov. 22, 2010 – Robert J. Bodnar, University Distinguished Professor of Geosciences in the College of Science, has been awarded an honorary degree from the Università di Napoli Federico II (the University of Naples).
This is the highest recognition given by the academic community in Italy. He is the first earth scientist ever to receive this honor by the university, which is the second oldest in the country, having been founded in 1224.
Bodnar, who is also the C.C. Garvin Professor of Geochemistry, has been collaborating with Professor Benedetto De Vivo at the university for the past 15 years, working on active volcanoes in the southern region of the country. The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed by Provost Mark McNamee and President Guido Trombet of the University of Naples in 2002. The agreement, which has been renewed twice since then, has enabled research exchanges with graduate students at both universities.
In addition to conducting research, Bodnar teaches a week-long course in Naples entitled, Fluids in the Earth, which is attended by graduate students from Naples as well as other universities in Italy and throughout Europe.
"This degree is an honor I am most proud of," Bodnar said. "I was selected for the award by a group of my peers who consider my contributions to the science and my efforts to promote international research cooperation to be worthy of this honor."
The University of Naples is a large, comprehensive institution offering programs in more than a dozen areas such as sciences, engineering, arts, humanities, and law.
The College of Science at Virginia Tech gives students a comprehensive foundation in the scientific method. Outstanding faculty members teach courses and conduct research in biological sciences, chemistry, economics, geosciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics. The college offers programs in cutting-edge areas including, among others, those in energy and the environment, developmental science across the lifespan, infectious diseases, computational science, nanoscience, and neuroscience. The College of Science is dedicated to fostering a research-intensive environment that promotes scientific inquiry and outreach.


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A woman killing a military hero makes for an unexpected story and Jael's grisly slaying in the book of Judges contains an striking motif that uses vivid images to make the story spring to life.
The account of Jael and Sisera takes place within the story of Deborah, a judge of Israel who led a great victory over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan, lead by Sisera.
Sisera's army is routed in spite of its superiority and Sisera flees on foot, with Barak, the Israelite general, in pursuit. Sisera flees to the tent of Jael, assuming to find sanctuary because of the peace between Jabin and Jael's husband, Heber.
A nurturing, maternal motif forms in the story. Jael is first seen in her tent and comes out to invite Sisera in. Twice she calls him to "turn aside" and tells him to have no fear. The tent, as the woman's domain, can be seen as a womb. In inviting Sisera to enter, there is a sense of protection as a baby in a womb.
That imagery continues as she covers Sisera with a rug as a mother might cover a baby. He asks her for a drink of water like a child might ask its mother. Jael, however, gives Sisera milk – more than he asked for and more comforting – and then covers him again, evoking further images of a mother and baby.
Sisera asks Jael to stand guard at the door of the tent and tell any men, "There is no man within." From Sisera's point of view, he has commanded her to protect him by lying, confident in his military authority. But Sisera has figuratively regressed from manhood to childhood in blindly trusting Jael; there really is no man within the tent.
Sisera sleeps like a baby, for although he has the leader of the opposition chasing him, he is able to trust Jael enough to sleep.
She takes up the hammer and tent peg – tools of a woman in that culture because they were the ones who moved the tents– and goes quietly to him like a mother tiptoeing to her child's bedside to check his breathing while he sleeps.
However, the story violently twists and Jael drives the peg into Sisera's head, killing him.
Jael is a hero to her people and yet the imagery makes us squeamish. We grapple with the motif twisted. How could a mother betray her baby? Why did Sisera relinquish his trust and his life to this woman?
Striking use of imagery makes Jael's story a powerful one with many questions to be explored.


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Each year the Saint-Gaudens Memorial sponsors a series of free summer concerts at the site, an annual event since 1946. The performances carry on a tradition of Augustus Saint-Gaudens, who often held concerts in his studio for family and friends.
Concerts are held every Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from late June to late August in the Little Studio at the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site during the summer months. Chairs are available on the pergola and in the studio on a first come/first served basis. Visitors are welcome to picnic on the lawn adjacent to the Little Studio. Concerts are held rain or shine.


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Windows 10 troubleshooting
If you encounter network connection issues, then you will have to check the network configurationor follow the steps to print a wireless test report to diagnose the network connection issues.
How to check network configuration or print wireless test report?
- Click on the Wireless icon on your HP printer's home screen.
- Now, scroll through the options and choose Settings.
- Use the down arrow to look at the options.
- From the list of options available, select Display Network Configuration or Print WirelessTest Report.
When your HP printer does not maintain wireless connection,
You must have successfully connected your HP printer to a working wireless network. But, yourprinter continues to lose its connection on your wireless network.
- Make sure that your HP printer is connected to your wireless network.
If your printer is connected to a network , then the wireless light icon is on and solid (does not blink).If the light doesn't blink, then go ahead and print a Network Configuration page. In case the wirelesslight doesn't blink, then disconnect your printer from the network and reconnect to your wirelessnetwork.
- Compare the IP addresses of the gateway and the printout
On the network configuration page, check your IP address under the Wireless section. It is to benoted that the IP address begins with 169.254.xxx.xx. Now, check the IP address on the Wirelesssection of the printout. They should have a similar pattern.
- Check if the Network Name (SSID) is properly entered
Under the Wireless section in the printout, check the network name. If it doesn't show the networkin which you want it connected, then it indicates that the connection has been changed. Disconnectthe network from the existing connection and re-connect it to your wireless network.
- Look for the problems indicated on the printout
Read the Network Configuration page thoroughly and check if there are errors listed on the secondand third page. Follow the instructions displayed on the print-out and solve the errors. If the issuestill persists, then go to the next step.
- Update the printer from the control panel (Eligible for ePrint-enabled printers)
Log on to the HP Customer Care Support page. Under the Find my product and get support box,mention your printer's name or the Model number and click GO. When asked, enter the modelnumber of your printer. Go to the Questions or keywords search box and then type product updates.Press Enter. A document will be displayed on screen. Follow the instructions and update your printerfrom the control panel.


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When someone dies, the two simple steps are: (1) flag the record, and (2) add this information to the [Member] tab of Manage People. You may also choose to change the ID (step 3)
Step 1: Flag the record—this simple step will remove the member from most reports. If they have contributed in the past year, are joint givers, and are the .01 record, they will still print on Contribution records. If this is the case and you would like to prevent this, before you flag them, follow the steps below. If they are a Contributor and are not a joint giver, even after their record is flagged, a Contribution Statement will print for them for the current giving year, as their estate is still responsible for taxes and therefore may benefit from the tax deduction this statement will provide.
If they meet the contribution criteria above, prior to flagging them, take the following steps starting with step (a). If they are not a donor or not joint, go directly to step (c).
- Change the Account Type from Joint to Single. Enter the deceased person's name or ID. This will make both the .01 and .02 records Contribution Account Type 'Single.'
- If the .01 passed, transfer the Account History from the .01 record to the .02 record. This will move all of the contribution history.
- Flag the .01 person in Manage People. Once you do this, the Member record will automatically open, allowing you to add the deceased person's information. (see Step 2)
- These steps will now ensure that the surviving spouse gets the contribution statements excluding the deceased spouse's name.
Step 2: Add information to Member tab—this simply helps you track this information; it has no bearing on who prints on reports.
Step 3: Finally, if married, you may now make the surviving Spouse the .01 record if you choose. To do so, in the [People] tab, select the Update Id's routine. You may change the deceased record to a number in the 90s, or any other number not in use, and then move the .02 to the .01 position. Some customers choose to change the deceased records as follows: .01 = .91; .02 = .92; .03 = .93, etc.
Please note: If the deceased person was enrolled in any Attendance groups, he or she will not print on rosters, lists or labels, but the name will still appear on the group's Attendance Entry screen when the 'Show Flagged Records' check box is marked. This is also true in Manage People.
Once you have run all statistical reports for the current year, you may delete flagged records. Or, you may delete the record directly from the Manage People screen.


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Steve Izzi handles commercial litigation of all kinds, focusing on real estate, tax appeals, finance restructuring, and general contract and corporate matters. He often represents developers, municipalities, lenders and title insurers in all kinds of real estate undertakings and disputes, from buy-sell agreements to zoning and subdivision issues to indemnification of property owners. He likes to analyze the critical components of a business transaction right from the start… offering proactive legal strategy designed to avoid trouble in the future.
While he is an aggressive advocate for his clients, Steve also understands the importance of integrating the requirements of the municipalities to show how a proposed development will fit into its plans for the future. Steve enjoys relationships of mutual respect with the influence-leaders and decisions-makers on the state and local level. In fact, he is often called upon to consult on real estate issues on the municipal agenda.
Prior to joining Moses Ryan LTD, Steve was most recently a partner at the international law firm of Holland & Knight. During his five years with Holland & Knight, Steve handled numerous appeals in the state and federal court systems . He counseled lenders on loan workouts and finance restructuring and holds an appointment as a United States Bankruptcy Trustee for the First District. He successfully defended Brownfields and other environmentally-challenged properties.
Steve earned his college degree in political science with honors from Providence College and his law degree from the Franklin Pierce Law Center. He is admitted to practice in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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Delicious and easy recipe courtesy of Williams-Sonoma:
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 2 tbsp paleo cooking fat (I used coconut oil)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 lb carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 3 cups chicken stock
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place wire rack over baking sheet.
- Lay prosciutto on wire rack. Cook in oven until crisp, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Over low heat, melt cooking fat and saute garlic and onion until tender, approximately 2-3 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Increase to medium heat. Add carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add curry powder, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Increase to high heat. Add chicken stock and bring soup mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
- Carefully add soup mixture to Vitamix and blend on variable speed until smooth.
- Pour soup into bowls and crumble crisped prosciutto (cooled to room temperature) on top.
- Garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro.
Recipe Notes
The Williams-Sonoma recipe uses a soup maker & blender. I used a combination of a dutch oven and my vitamix. Be cautious if transferring to a conventional blender and read the user guide. Many blenders will not respond well to hot liquids (i.e., the lid will explode off sending hot liquid all over your kitchen).
I assume the soup would still taste awesome if made with vegetable broth and without the prosciutto (vegetarian style), but it would lack protein.


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The beauty of autumn shone bright as I walked around St Albans, a beautiful quaint old Roman town not too far from my house. Having uploaded a photo of a stunning property immersed under red ivy, I was approached to feature in the St Albans & Harpenden Review.
The link for the published version is http://www.stalbansreview.co.uk/pictures/autumn_2014/6/


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Selena Gomez's New Man, Tommy Chiabra Hangs Out With Justin Bieber
What the what?! Selena was spotted celebrating her birthday week on July 23, by cozying up to hottie Tommy Chiabra. Now, just a week later, Justin was spotted hanging out with the same guy, on the same yacht. See the pic!
Justin Bieber, 20, appears to be getting close to Selena Gomez's most recent fling, Tommy Chiabra. The two men were photographed on a yacht together in Spain on July 30, where they were seen chatting with each other and having fun. Hmm, wonder what they have in common?!
Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez's New Man
How random! It seems odd that Justin, who was also joined by Australian model Shanina Shaik, 23, and Michelle Rodriguez, 36, on board the yacht, would want to spend quality time with Tommy, when sources have told HollywoodLife.com exclusively that Selena has a huge crush on the 28-year-old Italian businessman.
"Selena definitely has a puppy dog crush on him…," a source revealed to HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.
Tommy helped Selena celebrate her 22nd birthday in France, where he grabbed her hand and frolicked in the water with her on July 23.
Just seven days later, Justin was photographed hanging out with Tommy on the very same yacht! And they appeared to have had a great time partying on the boat. There was a DJ on board to provide entertainment for the guests, according to the Daily Mail, and Justin even took on the waves in a jet-ski (just like Selena and Tommy!).
Justin Bieber & Orlando Bloom: Fight In Spain
Strangely enough, Tommy isn't the only one of Selena's recent flings whom Justin has gotten close to over the past few days. Justin got into a scuffle with Orlando Bloom, 37, at Cipriani restaurant in Ibiza, Spain in the early hours of July 30.
The fight was reportedly over Justin and Orlando's love square, which involves the actor's ex-wife, Miranda Kerr, and Selena.
If Justin's interaction with Orlando ended with the swing of a fist, we can't imagine why Justin would want to hang out with Tommy.
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Should Justin and Tommy be friends?
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10 Things '90s Kids Have To Look Forward To In 2017
While 2016 is definitely near the top of the list in terms of '90s nostalgia, there are a number of things '90s kids have to look forward to in 2017. Some of your favorite childhood shows are returning, certain '90s fashion is making a comeback, and a few of our absolute top-pick movies are going to finally grace us with a long-awaited reboot. 2016 may have been a good year for '90s babies, but 2017 isn't going to disappoint.
Why are we so obsessed with the '90s? It's a question that's already been explored by many. It was a time of rapid growth in the field of technology, celebrities and designers were getting extra daring with fashion and beauty, and consumerism took a turn for the awesome/kind of startling. One intriguing theory for why we're so in love with the '90s is that because of how quickly everything was developing (particularly technology), we clearly remember devices and toys that are now obsolete and outdated. To us, it seems like just yesterday... because it really wasn't that long ago.
Everyone knows this — which is why still today, the '90s keep coming back for more and more. And we soak it all up. Here's what you can expect to see in 2017.
1. Iridescent Lipstick
Frosty, pastel lips were all the rages in the '90s and early '00s — and they're back. Too Faced is getting in on the action with Unicorn Tears, while Sigma Beauty has their Lip Switch glosses. And they're not alone when it comes to the return of iridescent lipstick; there's plenty in the works.
2. The Possible Return Of The Nokia 3310
While the re-release of the Nokia 3310 is currently but a rumor, the possibility of the return of the iconic mobile phone that debuted at the start of the millennium has us '90s kids filled with nostalgic butterflies.
3. Reboots Of Your Favorite Shows
The Magic School Bus is getting a reboot (Magic School Bus 360°, with Ms. Frizzle voiced by the one and only Kate McKinnon), as is DuckTales. As an added bonus, Full House fans were thrilled to learn that not only will Fuller House have a Season 3, but it's going to be a whopping 18 episodes — five episodes more than Seasons 1 and 2.
4. Chokers
Whoever said the '90s are dead clearly hasn't been paying attention to the likes of Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Bella Thorne — just three Hollywood celebs who've all been spotted wearing some variation of the classic '90s choker. True, this resurgence kind of started in 2016; but designers are still getting in on the resurgence, and cool stores like Charming Charlie and BaubleBar are joining in on the fun, often with a modern twist.
5. The "I Love The '90s" Tour
The North American tour continues through April 28 before going global, and features '90s favorites like Salt-N-Pepa, Vanilla Ice, and Coolio. Relive the '90s... live!
6. Bill Nye Is Back
Honestly, he never left. Bill Nye (the science guy — BILL! BILL! BILL!) has remained a vocal advocate in all matters of science. And this spring, the '90s superhero is returning with Bill Nye Saves The World on Netflix. This will come in handy for anyone who still thinks climate change isn't real — like the president, or whoever.
7. Crop Tops
The 'rents totally wouldn't allow these when you were a kid; but now you're an adult and can do whatever the heck you want. Luckily, we're all getting a second chance with crop tops, which have made a definite return — particularly in athletic wear.
8. The Ultimate '90s Movies
The new and hopefully improved Power Rangers feature film comes out March 24, Beauty And The Beast returns March 17, and It is coming back Sept. 8, to continue giving us nightmares for another 30 years. But... Beauty And The Beast, you guys! I'm not crying. You're crying.
9. '90s Gap Is Back
Remember how iconic the Gap was in the '90s? Well, with the Gap's '90s archive re-issue collection, you can relive that glory all over again. Heck. And yes.
10. Lisa Frank Like You've Never Seen It
The psychedelic colors of Lisa Frank splashed across our folders and notebooks; and now, the infamous '90s brand is getting its own live-action movie. This is not a drill.


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If, like me, you are new to the academic publishing game, have you ever wondered what happens to your work once your tightly crossed fingers have pushed the 'submit' button on the impersonal manuscript submission site? Where does it go? What decisions are being made about your paper submission 'on the other side'? I was offered the chance last week to attend a Paper Development Masterclass at the Centre for Professional Service Firms, Cass Business School (City University London). This masterclass was designed to offer early career researchers a peek inside this publishing black-box.
The day began with a panel discussion led by editors from the 'A' ranked journals Human Relations (HR), Administrative Science Quarterly (ASQ), Journal of Management Studies (JMS) and Journal of Professions and Organization (JPO). The discussion centred on the decision-making process of how editors, and then reviewers, decide whether or not to publish your blood, sweat and tears. Although there were some differences between how each journal made their decisions, there were many similarities that, taken together, can be read as sound advice for PhD students looking to publish their thesis work in top journals that address organisation, professions, work and management research.
Firstly though, let's set the scene. The editor-in-chief at HR describes a week in the life of a journal editor:
Every Monday morning, at around lunchtime, I receive this week's abstracts. I skim the abstracts, thinking: Do they fit the journal in terms of style and scope? HR is interested in studying social relations in and around work – does the abstract address issues concerning this area? If I think it does, I will offer the paper to one of my team of editors[1]. Therefore, for me, the abstract is the most important part of the submitted paper.
My associate editors will then read the paper in more detail before deciding if it should be given a 'desk rejection' (i.e. a straight-out rejection, with no offer of a review and resubmit). My editors are asking themselves, can this manuscript be made into a publishable paper with reasonable effort? There is a 50% chance the paper will get rejected within 7 days of submission.
If the paper is successful, it will get sent to 3 referees [or 'reviewers']. The key words listed on the paper help me locate preferable referees. Once these referees have reviewed the paper, a mutual decision will be made in 10 weeks. Although there is a high rate of rejection at this stage, those who have submitted a paper should at least receive detailed, constructive feedback about how to improve their paper, or what the areas of concern are for the referee.
Therefore, before submitting your manuscript, it's worth thinking about what questions the reviewers will be asking themselves as they read your paper. The editors provided the following advice [paraphrased]:
- Does this paper fit with the journal's tradition and debates? Tip: Think about which journal would be good for your paper. Firstly, look at who sits on the editorial board – are you familiar with their work? Do any of the papers you read publish in this journal? Do you read, and like reading, the journal? What do the special issues address? If you are really not sure if your paper is appropriate for the journal, you can email and ask the editor, but be prepared for a lukewarm response – the editors are careful not to lead the person on after just reading an emailed abstract.
- Has this paper got a meaningful point? What is this paper all about? Tip: State your meaning and purpose of the paper directly and clearly in the abstract. What is the gap/problem you are trying to address?
- Is the language clear? [N.B. The editors are not as concerned with grammatical accuracy but more about what the author is trying to say] Tip: Get your paper read by others to check for clarity, i.e. at conferences, or by your supervisor and PhD peers.
- Does this paper have a genuine motivation? Who is this going to be of interest to? Tip: Again, state this clearly in your introduction: 'This is interesting to/for…'
- Are there some basic problems with methods? If it's a qualitative study, is there enough data? If it's quantitative, have you used the correct statistical analysis? Tip: Pay adequate attention to your methods section and make sure you have provided a detailed description and rationale of how you have analysed the data.
- What is this paper's contribution to theory? What are the findings? Tip: Again, state clearly what your actually findings are and what it means for the audience. Don't forget, your findings can inspire other researchers outside of your specific area.
The editors also provided advice on what happens once a paper is either accepted or rejected [again, paraphrased]:
What happens if your paper is accepted but the reviewers suggest amendments? Most journal reviewers will give you their comments in a written email. You should look to read, think about and address every single line of their comments. You can accept those comments you think are insightful or useful, and make the necessary amendments, or reject them if you do not agree. Write a cover letter to explain your rationale for why you did or did not make the amendments – use this cover letter to engage in a conversation to make sure the reviewer feels like they have been listened to. Get someone to read through your amended paper. It should not be sent out unchanged because most journals will use the same reviewers again!
What happens if your paper is rejected? There may be the usual feelings of anger and denial, but once you have got a handle on this, read through the feedback – you will find lots of positives. You could readjust it for another journal. If you do, make sure you take on board the suggestions for improvements.
Finally, the editors made the point that it is important to be realistic when aiming to publish in these 'A' journals[2]. The success rate of getting your work actually published is quite low. For example, the editor of HR noted that they receive around 500 submissions a year, and 85% of these get rejected. JMS receive between 900 and 1000 papers annually and only 3-4% are published.
Although I found this panel discussion illuminating, for myself and other PhD students, I can see how these stats can seem incredibly disheartening. However, the editors stressed that they were keen to consider submissions from PhD students because their work is often some of the most interesting, ground breaking and contemporary work to read. Also, the editors acknowledged that publishing in 'A' journals isn't the be all and end all for guaranteeing employment post-PhD: making sure the person applying is well suited to the research project and has the desired capacities to work with the project team is more important for employers than 10 publications in 'A' journals. I'll withhold my judgement on that until my time comes to apply for jobs… but in the mean time, there's no harm in aiming high!
[1] JMS differs slightly from HR in that you are allowed to specify who you want your editors to be, or not be. It's worth having a look at who sits on the board and, if you request them, make sure you cite their work!
[2] This discussion is specific to these particular journals that are ranked as 'top' journals. So, although the figures may seem dispiriting to the reader, many other journals are less competitive with higher acceptance rates.


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Tuesday, July 26, 2016
For The Corning Museum Auction...
2 comments:
- Ellen said...
Have you contributed to this auction before? If so I'm sure they're looking forward to whatever you send them.
If this is your first time, I'd love to be in the room when they open the box. I can only imagine all the "ooooos and aaaahhhs."
It's a beautiful piece, Astrid.
- July 26, 2016 at 9:28 AM
- Astrid Riedel said...
Yes, it's the first time, it's probably hard to impress them, but I like it and I feel it is personal enough. I first thought of the black and white hollow necklace but I did not feel that it defined my own style enough. I think the Enamel "painted" faces is unique to me. So I hope they will like it.
I will let you know what the reaction is. 😊
- July 26, 2016 at 10:10 AM
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Do you know what I'm talking about when I say the word speakeasy? I thought everyone knew what that was, but that is not the case. I've had to explain it so many times this weekend. If you don't know what it is, here's a quick history lesson: During Prohibition, it was illegal to sell and/or consume alcohol. But thanks to the American spirit, people began bootlegging alcohol and they would sell it at makeshift clubs called speakeasies. The premise of the speakeasy was to be a secret place that only a few knew about, the menu of drinks was written on a chalkboard so it could be easily erased if busted, and you usually had to have a password to enter. With that being said, my hometown's historic society threw a speakeasy party as a fundraiser and one of my very best friends wanted to go. So off we went!
(Maybe I can convince him to dress like this to go see The Great Gatsby in December!)
This was no ordinary party. It was a costume party, which just so happens to be my favorite kind of party. I'm beginning to think I love anything with a theme. Being that speakeasies were around in the Roaring 1920's, I had to dress as a flapper. Let me take this moment to say how awesome my mom and Meme are. The minute I told them about this party, I could tell the gears were turning in their minds. It's thanks to them that my costume was so put together. Meme somehow managed to find a one-shouldered, gold/champagne colored sequined dress at Macy's for $11. My mom found a gold mesh clutch for $10 that had been $45 with a broken chain. She quickly repaired that and it was the perfect size for my lipstick, ID, and iPhone. Next came the shoes. How exactly do you find low-heeled, mary-jane, gold shoes? The answer to that is you don't. So mom did what all dance moms do, she found an old pair of character shoes and spray painted those bad boys gold. If ten years of dance taught us anything, it's if you don't have shoes to match your costume, you paint them! Add a homemade ribbon headpiece and a hot pink feather, and you had Leah the flapper. Christopher was quite dapper as well in his suit, suspenders, and perfectly coiffed hair.
(This is my "Sure they had Kate Spade clad iPhones in the '20s, Dad" look)
It was held in the basement of a building in the downtown area and you had to knock three times on the door to be let in. Upon entering, the bar was to the left and that was definitely the most popular spot in the joint. They were serving old-fashioned drinks like Mint Juleps, Between the Sheets, and Sidecars. We grabbed a drink and got to mingling with the crowd. My greatest fear was that we were going to be the youngest people there, but surprisingly enough, there were a few other youngsters. Thankfully Christopher is a social butterfly and knows everyone. We quickly took to the dance floor and learned the Charleston. Now I'm not really sure what happened to the band after that because they started playing Mustang Sally and from there the night turned into a blur of singing, dancing, and lots of laughing. It was a great night and from what I hear, we're all going to Museum Meets Margaritaville in August. Something tells me we'll all be looking for our lost shaker of salt by the end of that event…
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Here's why: It's a crisp, clean and substantial salad; it involves one of those sweet-spicy-umami dressings that are a trademark of Vietnamese cooking; and it involves one super-simple cooking step (poaching some chicken), and a little chopping. And, technically, you could make it even easier by using purchased rotisserie chicken, or cooking yours ahead of time.
Whenever we want something different like this, one of our favorite sources of inspiration is a Williams Sonoma Southeast Asian cookbook. Sometimes we simplify the recipes or substitute for hard-to-find ingredients, but this one was pretty much good to go as is. You can't really ask for anything simpler than a big plate of crunchy salad to dig into with your chopsticks. Credit goes to Mike for picking it and doing all the cooking. I poured the sake--also a very important job.
Vietnamese Chicken and Cabbage Salad
Adapted from Williams Sonoma Savoring Southeast Asia by Joyce Jue
Most Serrano chiles aren't very hot, so we used the seeds and all. If you can get Thai chiles (or bird's eye chiles) and like heat, use those; jalapenos work too. You can chop an extra chile and pass at the table for the real heat lovers.
Serves 2 as a main course with leftovers (may be doubled)
For dressing:
2 Serrano chiles, minced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
3 Tbs. lime juice
2 Tbs. fish sauce
For salad:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, poached and chopped
1/2 head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, julienned
3 Tbs. fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until sugar dissolves.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, cabbage, carrot, mint and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper (you shouldn't need more than a pinch of salt). Add about two-thirds of the dressing and toss. Add additional dressing as needed. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with peanuts and serve.
6 comments:
- Julie said...
This salad is a favorite of mine --delicious and healthy, although I usually roast chicken thighs rather than using chicken breasts so it's a little less light and healthy than it might be. But so wonderful tasting; I can polish off bowls of this stuff all by myself.
- Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) said...
I often make salads like this, and with a similar dressing -- when I don't have chile peppers, I use a bit of chili paste with garlic instead.
- Rachel said...
This looks wonderful!
- Cookie said...
These type of "Asian" Salads are so under-rated and I'm so glad you did a recipe for them! None of my friends ever wanna order them because they feel like ordering a "salad" is weird at an Asian restaurant but they don't know what they're missing! Fish Sauce is probably one of my FAVORITE Asian flavors! :)
- Julie said...
Cookie: i totally understand! The inclination is to order something "fancier," but the salads are amazing. I also love fish sauce and use it in all sorts of non-Asian dishes too.
- gowshika said...
Hey, nice site you have here! Keep up the excellent work!
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Today, a lot of us, men and women, are not quite sure of what we really want in many situations, and then we end up with the magic word: "I'll just go with the flow." As I thought about the reasons why we tend to go with someone else's flow, I wondered: Does this relate to insecurity, fear of rejection, or is this life flow or life rhythm only connected to women?
In a relationship, men are best known to "go with the flow of things" before thinking about engagements. Sometimes if a girl wants to be "friends only" they will go with this flow. Women on the other hand, put much more effort into trying to figure things out and understand what's going on. Women tend to go with the flow with everything else in life. We pay more attention to the seasons, the sun, the moon, the temperature, the melody of flowers in the wind; to see the beauty of the unseen. We feel the tugs and pull the urges of life,men usually pull and resist to these changes.
Women know when it's time to rest and time to work; time to cry and time to laugh, time to hold and time to let go. I did not need to read The Power of Womanhood or The Fascinating Girl to know that women live their whole lives by rhythms because we are in rhythm with life ourselves. We tend to get affected by daily cycles that guide our energy and moods, which is why we tend to view things more positively.
Women tend to take care of their bodies much more carefully than men. The way we treat our bodies is the same way we treat life, we want health and balance. Of course there are some exceptions to every rule. These are the broadest terms, but if we look at life and admit what you we are seeing, if we could only acknowledge what is so, we might find truth in this generality.
The yin and the yang are considered parts of the magnificent natural rhythms of life. These aspects are simply wonderfully that: aspects. Yet it has been said that being a man is your testing ground, your probation. In a passage from Conversations With God book 2, Neal Donald Walsh said that when you have been a man long enough, and you have suffered enough through your own childishness; when you have hurt others enough to stop your own actions and replace hate with compassion, anger with reason, always winning with no one, but losing, you may become a woman.
Once men have learned that might is not "right"; that strength is not power over but power with; that total power demands of others absolutely nothing; when you understand these things, then you may deserve to wear a woman's body for you will at last have understood her Essence.


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Its happened to all of us. Me included. You get a prospective or existing client that gave you a ton of interest and they tell you to give them a call. You call and leave voice mail messages asking the customer to call you back. They don't. You don't want to seem like a pushy sales pest so you just leave it alone and feel dejected.
Slaying the Beast!
When I was selling to Fortune 500 companies I had to get past the pit bull secretaries of these corporate giants. My task was to make appointments with the Controllers of huge companies like 3M, Kodak, Pillsbury, Phillip Morris etc. and try to get them to sign a contract where they would agree to let us audit their energy bills for possible refunds from the energy companies. I would make the call and pitch the secretary. She would tell me (in her thick New York accent) that she would leave a message for "so & so" to call me back. It never happened. I never got the call back.
I had to think of a way to fix this and FAST. This is how I got the call back AND the appointment. Ring Ring… (secretary answers the phone) " This is Jan Mendoza. I'm flying out to New York the week of February 1st and I will be meeting with (named a few big companies) I have a two hour opening to meet with "Mr. So & So" to discuss the audits of Pillsbury's energy bills and get working on a refund to the company." BAM. She would schedule me an appointment . I reaffirmed the appointment and made sure she knew I was flying all the way from California. "no problem sweetie, I'll make sure I get it on his calendar." This worked for every single one of the companies that I had trouble with. I made appointments with the biggest companies in the US. I made the situation URGENT and made her feel like her boss was about to miss out on something HUGE!
Start a Fire!
What you are doing is starting a fire. Everyone wants what others have! When that Secretary learned that I was meeting with other companies, GAME ON! They wanted it too!
This method also worked when I sold other things. It works really well when you have a client that is a friend of one of your other clients. Kind of start the fire by starting a competition between them, however, they don't know they are in competition.
When I'm dealing with individuals, I use a few tactics. The first call just says, "Hey Mary, you asked me to give you a call, so just call me back at your convenience." A week goes by and nothing.
Next call: (I use a few different scripts)
Script #1 "Hi Mary, I have a product that will help you with that issue you were telling me about. However, I have a huge problem. This product is so popular, I'm swamped with orders and I only have just a couple openings this month. I really want to squeeze you in so you don't miss out. I may not be able to get to you for a few weeks and by that time the product may be gone! Call me as soon as you can."
Script #2 "Hi Mary, I was just looking over my notes and you mentioned you wanted me to remind you of that product we were talking about.t. I'm getting flooded with calls over this product and I'm really glad I found this note! I don't want you to miss out as this product may not be available for long."
If you still don't get a call back, they probably just don't have the money right now to buy the product. Its embarrassing to have to tell someone that you simply can't afford it right now. So what you do is move on. Let a month or two go by then give them a call:
"Hi Mary, I was just checking in on you and to let you know that I'm having a huge sale and that I have a bunch of products that are half off! I think I might even be able to get that product you were wanting. My sister has been using it and her issue is completely gone!!!
Can you see the trend here? Urgency and everyone everyone else is doing it! They are going to miss out on something huge!
This method works for selling all sorts of stuff. Jewelry, health products, you name it! Also get a feeling for their personality type and work that angle. That will be another blog post.
PS. This also works in email, text messaging, etc. However you client prefers to communicate!
Good luck and happy selling!


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The Curtsey Oil on Canvas.
Sold... actually snagged by the 7 year old in it for her room.
Sold... actually snagged by the 7 year old in it for her room.
"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like." ― Lao Tzu
It is not bad but it is not exactly where I want to be... but I am going to press on with this. her face is way way too tight. Yes, she is at Disney, her second most favorite place on earth next to home. I may experiment with my horses with this approach, but I am determined to get somewhere with the figurative right now. The galleries are filled with pieces and I have just a few to do for one gallery for the fall, so it is time to learn and explore over the summer.
Life this summer is to be spontaneous and creative. Let's keep the spirit alive! Let life flow naturally forward but please stay connected to the main power source.
"A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me." John 16:32
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