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With new uniforms, all players will need a new jersey number. There will not be any duplicates within a birth year (by gender), so please encourage your child to widen his/her choices. Our new policy is as follows:
Peoria FC United Jersey Number Policy
This policy has been adopted to ensure a fair and systematic process for providing player numbers. In addition, since players may move from one team to another, or guest play with other teams, the club has adopted this policy to reduce duplicate numbers where possible.
1. Players will have the opportunity to choose a preferred number by selecting up to 3 choices.
2. Players may pick any number, excluding the following: 0, 1, 69, and 00; any number preceded by 0 (e.g. 07); and 3-digit numbers. Dedicated goalkeepers may choose 0, 1, 00, or any other number which is not excluded. Any goalkeeper who also plays in the field must have a field player number (i.e. not 0, 1, 00).
3. Duplicate numbers will not be assigned within a specific birth year. The club will do its best to avoid duplicate numbers for guest players. 4. Players returning to their team from the prior year will have the option to retain their number before new player numbers are assigned.
5. Numbering will be specific to gender.
6. If a player's 1st choice is not available, the club will assign the 2nd choice, or if necessary, the 3rd choice.
7. The club will try to secure the player a jersey number of their choosing; However, in situations where all three numbers are not available, the club reserves the right to select an available number.
8. No special consideration will be offered for past number assignments from other clubs, including the former FC Peoria and Peoria Soccer Clubs.
9. To promote equality during the selection process, no multi-child nor shared family numbers will be considered.
10. No player nor family member may coerce another nor offer any financial reimbursement for the trading of numbers. Any player or family found to be in violation may be expelled from the club.
11. Any players/families wishing to trade numbers after assignment must apply in writing within 3 business days to the Director of Administration. All decisions are final.
12. To select numbers, the club may use the following criteria: age of player, timeliness of response, years played with the club(s), account status, and utilization as a guest player.
Each player's choices for jersey numbers will be recorded at the uniform try-on sessions, or you may send them to [email protected] with the following information: Player name GenderBirth year Team year (if different) Email address for questions 3 choices for jersey number, in order of preference
The player's jersey number will be listed on his/her soccer.com page when you order uniforms.
**FOR HIGH SCHOOL BOYS, you may keep your number from last year. Please list it as your first choice.


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Trusting what you know to lead
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The group pulled from Robyn's story, was to trust what she knows...and the various ways in which we get information: from our gut, intuition, feelings, as well as our intellect. We called that the "know-her" and the conversation around this topic was how do we trust this know-her, and convey that to others?
How do you trust what you know to be part of a solution and to then convey that to others to allow for change?

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Clear all the aggro mobs in the Power Cell room. Mouse over each of the four power cells and write down the symbols you see. Head up to the top of the small tower in the room and activate the levers to match the codes to deactivate the shielding around all four cells.
Park your group under the tower away from the power cells. Park your tank between the group and the tunnel you entered the room from. Have one party member attack/nuke any deactivated power cell to destroy it (it has very low health). When a power cell is destroyed mobs spawn in the tunnel and head in. The flying clockworks head to the tower, the walking clockworks head over to the power cells. If your group is far enough away from the power cells, you can avoid aggro'ing the walking clockworks until you have dispatched the flying ones.
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1st Power Cell Destroyed: 1 Flying Clockworks, 1 Walking Clockwork
2nd Power Cell Destroyed: 2 Flying Clockworks, 1 Walking Clockworks
3rd Power Cell Destroyed: 2 Flying Clockworks, 2 Walking Clockworks
4th Power Cell Destroyed: 2 Flying Clockworks, 2 Walking Clockworks & The Crimson Vanquisher
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Classes have begun for the fall semester at North Central Kansas Technical College.
Now with that started, student services coordinator Lexi Pfannenstiel really can begin the preparation for what is ahead — which is a busy schedule of events soon to be happening on campus.
Of course, what's first on the list isn't even on campus at the Hays site.
Starting Friday, NCK Tech will have a booth at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. The state fair will be Friday through Sept. 17.
The college has had its booth at Hutchinson in the past, but this will be a new experience for Pfannenstiel, the student services coordinator at the school. She started at NCK Tech in February, giving her plenty of time to be prepared for events the college takes part in.
"I'm really excited for us to be a part of the state fair," she said. "We'll have students from the culinary department and different programs there."
Once the state fair has concluded, the schedule doesn't slow down. Of course, starting at NCK Tech last spring, Pfannenstiel will be able to know what to expect next. She already has been through the experience of having things done on campus for visitors at a day's event.
Not long after she started, Pfannenstiel dove into helping NCK Tech in preparation for Eighth Grade Day when more than 140 students from northwest Kansas schools, such as Ellis and Victoria, visited. There even were a few buses from Ellsworth (an hour to the east) and Stanton County, from the far southwest part of Kansas, on the Hays campus for the day.
Pfannenstiel also has been prepped for Educator Day, which happens once a semester on the Hays campus and the college's main campus in Beloit.
This year's Educator/Counselor Day in Hays will be Oct. 13. The day is used to invite school administrators and faculty, such as superintendents, principals, counselors and teachers, to see what the college is about and visit the facilities. The school wants to show what goes into the programs, as far as what students do at NCK Tech.
This year as part of the tours school representatives go on, the college will give them a more hands-on approach to being a part of what the students take part in during class.
"One of the best things is just getting to have all these different administrators on campus and see us," Pfannenstiel said. "(In the spring), I heard a lot of compliments from people. I know from speaking to others that they really enjoy getting to see what we have to offer."
One thing included in Educator Day is each school that attends will get a $500 scholarship they will be able to take back with them to give to a student.
Almost two weeks after Educator Day, NCK Tech will turn its focus from allowing administration and educators to see what is available to welcoming prospective students from high schools. It is Showcase Day, which will be Oct. 26 in Hays.
Last year's Showcase Day brought in between 175 to 200 students.
"Showcase Day is what I'm really excited about," Pfannenstiel said. "I get a lot of great help from faculty, and we have a great day. We have a lot of involvement from the students."
High school visitors are given the chance to really get a hands-on experience visiting the different departments around campus. The high school students won't just get an opportunity to witness from instructors what happens in their programs, but they'll also have a chance to interact with current students and see what they do as part of the classes.
There are door prizes the students can win. Most of which, Pfannenstiel said, are NCK Tech gear, such as T-shirts and other things. She said the college is getting new things, such as shirt designs that will be part of the prizes.


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|Saturnalia in The Roman Mysteries TV series
Here is a quiz for you to test your knowledge of the Roman SATURNALIA and its influence on modern Christmas.
1. During the Roman Empire, some celebrated the birth of which famous person on 25 December?
a) Julius Caesar
b) Mithras, the Persian god of light
c) Jesus Christ
d) Asterix
a) Summer Solstice
b) Summer Equinox
c) Winter Solstice
d) Winter Equinox
e) Easter
3. The Romans gave gifts on the Saturnalia. Which of the following did they NOT give?
a) chocolate
b) silver objects
c) preserved fruit
d) small clay or wooden figures
4. Mottoes and riddles in Christmas crackers might go back to the Roman practice of
a) hiring comic actors to deliver gifts
b) writing epigrams for Saturnalia gifts
c) Roman singing telegrams (in dactylic pentameter)
d) memorizing and reciting lines from Virgil's Aeneid as a Saturnalia party trick
5. Which ONE of the following Christmas customs did NOT orignate in the Saturnalia:
a) feasting
b) drinking
c) putting up lights
d) putting up greenery
e) Santa and his reindeer
f) giving gifts
g) taking time off work
6. In first century Rome, which illegal practice was permitted only during the Saturnalia?
a) murder
b) theft
c) witchcraft
d) gambling
7. The paper crown in British Christmas crackers reminds us of the Roman custom of:
a) choosing a 'King' of the Saturnalia
b) Caesar legalizing festivities
c) the Etruscan king Tarquin
d) It has nothing to do with any Roman custom
8. Santa's red conical hat might well be traced back to hats worn during Saturnalia by:
a) Trojans
b) Greeks
c) Persians
d) Smurfs
e) freedmen
9. Here are some more Christmas customs which might go back to the Saturnalia. Which one is bogus?
a) mulled wine
b) Christmas stockings
c) singing songs
d) pantomime
10. Which of the following foods was certainly NOT part of the Saturnalia feast?
a) hot chestnuts
b) honey-glazed ham
c) turkey and mashed potato
d) roast peacock
To find out more about the Saturnalia, check out my blog about A Roman Christmas!
Some fun kids' book set in first century Rome during the Saturnalia are The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina in my Roman Mysteries series and The Thunder Omen in my Roman Mystery Scrolls series; it features dancing Saturnalia chickens and illustrations by Minimus Latin Course artist Helen Forte. The episode of the BBC TV series based on The Twelve Tasks of Flavia Gemina shows what the Saturnalia might have looked like.
Answers: 1 = b; 2 = c; 3 = a; 4 = b; 5 = e; 6 = d; 7 = a; 8 = e; 9 = b; 10 = c


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- 12 Month contract role based in Ashfield
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The People & Culture Team (PaC) partner with the business through a number of functions, including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Organisational Development, Employee Services, PaC Business Partnering and Work, Health and Safety. As a Talent Acquisition Consultant you will be part of the Talent Acquisition team based primarily in our Ashfield office. Our diverse team is highly engaged and driven to really make a difference to the communities we serve by delivering great talent to our business.
Our Talent Acquisition team has undergone a significant transformation to move to a paperless, efficient and value focussed service to the business with fantastic new technology to support recruitment, onboarding and building a passive talent community. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager you will be looking after a business portfolio and performing a 360 recruitment role including:
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We're looking for someone with recruitment skills and a strong focus on innovation, to continue to help embed the Talent Acquisition Strategy. You are passionate, curious and analytical, and able to demonstrate where you have partnered with the business to become a trusted advisor on recruitment needs. Your ability to coach and challenge the business throughout the recruitment process, from conducting effective interviews, to giving great feedback, will ensure your success in this role!
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A collaboration between the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Global Practice (EFI) and the World Bank Group Senior Vice Presidency for the 2030 Development Agenda, UN Relations and Partnerships - SDGs in Action: Integrating the SDGs into National Budgets - underscored the fact that the SDGs set an ambitious path to 2030 that will require investments of all kinds – both public and private. The seminar shone light on a key area in need of attention - how to translate the SDGs into national budgets. It explored how countries can cost out gaps to achieve the SDGs and seek to fill those gaps by mobilizing resources and budgeting for SDG activities to be translated into tangible policy and implementation at the country level. Panelists comprising of country leaders and policy makers, discussed avenues to tackle fiscal and planning challenges to budget for, and build, successful outcomes for the SDGs.


text: AATSwith THE KICKBACK, THE NOISE FM, and FORT WILSON RIOT Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 8:00pm$5.0021+Venue: Turf Club Info TabsDetails PerformersPerformer: AATS WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERTUMBLRFormed in 2008 in Minneapolis, Aaron & The Sea has a certain unforgettable sound with a lo-fi eeriness, dark synth sounds, and driving rhythms. Overlaid with a very accessible, pop-esque vocal melody, its no surprise that their music is often referred to as "nightmare-pop" or "murder-pop". Drawing influence from remix music, Japanese glitch, Crystal Castles, and Thom Yorke - listening to Aaron & The Sea is comparable to floating in thin air through a foreign landscape of ancient ice palaces on the darkest, stillest night of the year. Read more about AATS Special GuestsSpecial Guests: THE KICKBACK WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMTHE KICKBACK enters the front ranks of contemporary rock 'n' roll with their sophomore album WEDDINGS & FUNERALS (Jullian Records). Produced by Dennis Herring (Modest Mouse, Elvis Costello, WAVVES) it is a furious, exhilarating, and deeply emotional collection that captures the roller coaster of shared human experiences that bring us together. Read more about THE KICKBACK THE NOISE FM WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERBANDCAMPBrothers Austin and Alex formed The Noise FM in Fort Scott, Kansas, a town of 8,000 in southeast Kansas. Now we live in Chicago, but everyone knows we're from Kansas because of our accents. Alex sings, plays guitar and keyboard, and does most of the computer stuff. Austin plays drums, sings and writes a lot of the music on bass guitar, but he doesn't play bass guitar at live shows because he's better at drums. We found Barry Kidd on Craigslist and put him on bass because of his rad name. Read more about THE NOISE FM FORT WILSON RIOT WEBSITEFACEBOOKTWITTERSOUNDCLOUDAs they tumble out of the back of a maroon minivan into clubs, bars, living rooms and festivals across America, Fort Wilson Riot are liable to become a favorite local band, no matter where you live. Splitting their time between unstoppable touring and incessant recording, the Minneapolis-based duo of Amy Hager and Jacob Mullis have no shortness of ambition. Read more about FORT WILSON RIOT


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Metallica: Until It Sleeps Meaning
Song Released: 1996
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Until It Sleeps Lyrics
I run but it stays right by my side
So tear me open and pour me out
There's things inside that scream and shout
And the pain still hates me
So hold me until it sleeps
Just like the curse, just like the...
anonymous Jul 18th, 2012 7:03pm report
"The lyrics of the song, written by Hetfield, address his mother's battle with cancer. They can be seen as either describing the emotional pain he feels for the loss, or the physical pain his mother was feeling while she was ill. Both of his parents were Christian Scientists, and did not believe in medicine. The lyrics are also interpreted as dealing with anger issues. Hetfield's father, Virgil, died in late 1996, during Metallica's Load tour." - Wikipedia
However, songs are meant to be interpreted by the listener typically. i wanna find all the weird symbolism and odd stuff in the video. thats what needs 'interpreting'
anonymous Nov 17th, 2008 11:21am report
It's a song about cancer, which his mom died from, it describes how it took over the body and eventually kills them.
DaMirrorLink Mar 20th, 2009 3:45am report
no, its not.
its about cancer, i was the one who originally posted the song, it is about how his mother had cancer and it slowly ate her body, and since they did not believe in medicine, she did not seek treatment and did nothing to stop it, but it died with her too.
anonymous Mar 30th, 3:29pm report
My husband passed away to an heroin addiction so my interpretation of this song is the struggles of an addict.
anonymous Dec 12th, 12:57pm report
From what I see everyone interprets to their story in life.
The song is about heroin "dirt still stains me" he was in a rehab from alcohol and other addictions it was in the news too
anonymous Aug 22nd, 2018 8:23pm report
Alcohol is clearly the meaning behind it. James struggled with it. It is greedy it is ugly and you can stop when it sleeps but it grips your world when you drink again.
anonymous Jun 12th, 2018 6:56am report
I absolutely do not like heavy metal music, however this song "until it sleeps" has caught my attention very much and I do very much appreciate its creativity explicityly. I grew up in a religious denomination very strict. For myself this song is portraying the effects of the fall of man and initial stain of sin when Adam and Eve first sinned and rebelled against God in the Garden of Eden. They destroyed perfect harmony with the ultimate sustainer of the universe. So the sin in the song is tearing apart the our ancestral father Adam until he sleeps or goes to the ground where he came from, where sin will have a detrimental effect on his life "gripping and staining him so bad not knowing where to take his pain running right by his side" until he sleeps !!! Awesome song by Metallica, hats off to the band for life for this one !!! Wishing the band Metallica the best, always for this one. -Nick R
anonymous Jan 18th, 2018 1:03am report
I love it so much i think its abut ebola and his dead mom and dad to ebola
anonymous Apr 15th, 2016 4:10pm report
to me its about addiction. Pain inside, stains me (my past).. that is whats great about music.. it can mean anything to you
anonymous Feb 21st, 2016 2:18am report
I believe it to be about anxiety attacks, as I suffer greatly from these, every word of the song applies to an anxiety attack. It comes uninvited and stay, and the only peace you get is when it sleeps
anonymous Mar 16th, 2014 3:57pm report
I belive that the song is about exorcism. 'So tear me open' refers to the fact that these 'purification rituals' can often be extremly painful. 'There's still dirt staining me', 'It stains you' refers to the fact that the Church says you shall not do wrong and you can get influencened by wrong-doers and do bad things.
anonymous Jul 3rd, 2013 7:24am report
It is about james wanting to get the evil person out of him and about the pain of losing his mother and thinking that he is bad person for not being able to keep her from passing away
" don't want you grip don't want your greed" he is trying to say he dosent want the evil to consum him.
anonymous Oct 12th, 2012 10:43pm report
its about devil and how he alwayes gets into mankind an make people choose the wrong choise (from The beggning of mankind just like you see in the video:adam and The Apple)and now he suffers from it (the man) and asking god for help
anonymous Apr 4th, 2012 4:14am report
Clearly about pain (and not nescessarily the phisical kind).I could believe it to be about his mother but then some parts just don't sound right (the pain sure consumed her on the final days but she never tried to get rid of it)
It's more like an inner conflict: "So tear me open and pour me out There's things inside that scream and shout"
He has all that inside him but never shares his pain and then it consumes him inside. He's finally trying to get over it, be open about it, ask for help.
It could be related to the band or just someone else on the grips of depression. Could relate to that a lot on my darker days...song fits that perfectly: you feel the pain inside and not strong enought to be open about it, then you search for help and decide to stop this pain and see you can fight it.
Also in many cases depression can get to the point of the person thinking of himself as the center of all tragedy and kinda like the only one with the problem (So tell me why you've chosen me)
Dominic Whosboomz Mar 19th, 2012 3:41pm report
It could also be interpreted as a drug addiction. It could be interpreted both ways.
This interpretation has been marked as poor. view anyway
anonymous Jun 25th, 2011 6:09am report
First of all why do people say that the meaning of a song is either related to the band or if it was on a game the song has to be related to the game.
Well now that i got that out in the open, i think this song is about the pain us humans face through out our life because if you see the video each band member is having some type of pain. Because the whole chorus where it says it holds you so bad, it is saying the pain will hold on to you until you forget about like when the song says until it sleeps. and the other lyrics are just saying what you might feel during the your pain and what you want to do to yourself.
anonymous May 6th, 2010 5:56am report
Where do I take this pain of mine?
I run but it stays right by my side (this is saying that the devil will never leave those who are banishing him after they have invited them)
So tear me open, pour me out
There's things inside that scream and shout
And the pain still hates me
So hold me until it sleeps (he is talking about his past of following the devil)
Just like the curse, just like the stray
You feed it once and now it stays
Now it stays (the devil stays with someone forever)
So tear me open but beware
There's things inside without a care
And the dirt still stains me
So wash me until I'm clean (same)
It grips you, so hold me
It stains you, so hold me
It hates you, so hold me
It holds you, so hold me
Until it sleeps (this stanza is in God's point of view. He is saying that the devil does all these things but if you hold on to God then the devil will go)
So tell me why you've chosen me
Don't want your grip, don't want your greed
Don't want it (back to the author...he is asking the devil why he has chosen him)
I'll tear me open, make you gone
No more can you hurt anyone
And the fear still shakes me
So hold me until it sleeps
It grips you, so hold me
It stains you, so hold me
It hates you, so hold me
It holds you, holds you, holds you until it sleeps
I don't want it, want it, want it, want it, want it...No (he don't want to be bad)
So tear me open but beware
There's things inside without a care
And the dirt still stains me
So wash me 'til I'm clean
I'll tear me open, make you gone (he'll rip out the demon in him and be clean)
No longer will you hurt anyone
And the hate still shapes me
So hold me until it sleeps
Until it sleeps
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The importance of a sofa day
I am one of those people who try to pack as much living in as I can. The one thing I seem to struggle with is how to include rest into this life of mine. This week I learnt a powerful lesson.
I plan my life and try to pack in as much work, play, socialising and self improvement. I laugh about the fact that I have a real job and my hobby jobs (blogging and crafting). I know I need to rest but, there is a part of me that simply loves life. The famous line from the Dead Poet's Society lives in my brain – Seize the day!
I landed up at the doctor this week literally shaking with fatigue. Four days later I still hadn't stopped and gave myself a bit of a fright when I realised that I was literally too tired to stand up. It is scary enough that it took four days for the penny to drop.
The Doctor kindly explained that people who are dealing with what I am dealing with, couldn't do what I do. The word she used was comobidity (I had to google it when I got home). Basically it means dealing with more than one disease at a time.
I suffer from a number of conditions including diabetes, arthritis and pernicious anaemia, all which contribute to my tiredness. Methotrexate treatment doesn't help either, nor pain which makes me tired too. There are weeks where I am in pain every day.
Using my rational mind I can understand why we need to rest, however, I find it very hard to do. I just have this burning need to pack as much life in as I can. This week I learnt a hard lesson. I pushed myself until I literally stopped.
So today, a Sunday I have rested. I wanted to share a few lessons that I have revisited some thoughts about rest that I need to remember.
- We all need to rest. Don't forget that.
- True rest is for the mind, the body, the spirit and emotions.
- It is ok to switch your phone off and take time out.
- A TV marathon never killed anyone
- Meditation is a mighty powerful form of rest
- If you can, prepare for your day of rest by stocking up on snack (healthy is good, but a little indulgence isn't the ned of the world either.
- Drink lots of water – it gives your system a rest
- An early night is a good idea
- Listen to your body
- Spend a little of your rest time contemplating the good things in your life. Your friendship circle, your beautiful home and the joy of a day where you can simply do nothing.
I am sure that my day of rest will set up for the rest of the week. All I need to do now is remember to include rest in my schedule. Please feel free to share, especially if you know people who forget the importance of rest and relaxation.
Kerry xx
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Lovely post Kerry, we all need to be a little more gentle with ourselves


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Sometimes it seems like there's an app for everything. Yet somehow, new ones keep popping up and selling for lots of money, all the time. If you spot a niche that hasn't been filled to its potential just yet, and you can learn the coding skills (or know someone who already has them), you could be on to something with this side business idea. Today, it's even possible to build an app without any coding skills whatsoever. Just make sure you validate your app idea before jumping too far in. Even if your app business idea doesn't pan out to be a best-seller, you'll still pick up valuable skills.
Parents and grandparents are only willing to buy their kids so many computer games! What they would really prefer to be buying are beautifully hand crafted vintage toys that the kids can use their own imaginations to play with! Hand crafting takes time, so carefully figure out what interesting toys you can bring to market at a reasonable price.
While you might first think of parties for kids, parties for adults is a rapidly growing field. To break into this field, I would start by offering some really attractive package deals. Then I might try to upsell additional services once the parting host became more comfortable working with me, or at least on repeat engagements.
Liveops is a virtual call center company. They hire at-home agents to perform inbound and outbound calls for customer service, customer acquisition, customer retention, revenue maximization, political, disaster relief, incident response, and fundraising.
While contracts can be valid when orally made, they are much harder to prove and enforce. Make sure you get all agreements in writing — it will save you headaches down the line, and could even save your business.
Knowing how powerful the reach of the Internet is for research, companies are very willing to outsource their research efforts to independent Internet researchers. Of course, the more specialized and experienced you are the more ability you will have to both land jobs and to charge premium pricing.
We're often encouraged to think that the secret to starting is a business is to have a bold and entirely original idea. But the suggestion here is that all we really need is to LOVE something a little more than most other people do: that will be enough to help us stand out from the competition. For gifts and more from The School of Life, visit our online shop: https://goo.gl/2iDV2t
Nothing beats playing your favorite game. But getting paid for coaching a sports team and staying close to the action is the next best thing. Not only will you learn new skills, you'll earn money getting your team into shape with this side business idea. The median pay for sports coaches clocks in at $30,400 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Expect to have only a slice of that if you're signing up for part-time coaching as a side business idea only.
Companies are increasingly turning to freelance and contract workers to fill the skill gaps in their staff. It's not hard to imagine that you could build a whole company around providing freelance services of one sort or another. Some freelance gigs pay by the project and others pay hourly, and the rates can vary greatly. But as you gain more experience, your earning potential will soar.
Kaeser & Blair – Promotional Products Business Ownership Program is the perfect business opportunity for today's stay-at-home mom. With a minimal start-up cost, K&B makes it easier than ever to work at your own pace, create your own schedule and capitalize on an industry that does over $21 billion of sales each year. As a K&B business owner, you are your own boss and in complete control of both your hours and earnings. You have the ability to work as much—or as little—as you choose, and reap the benefits. Part-time business owners earn up to $20,000 annually, and full-time business owners make as much as $185,000. The possibilities truly are endless. Learn more about the risk-free opportunity with Kaeser & Blair here. here.
There are several loan programs aimed at helping first-time entrepreneurs set up their business. The Small Business Administration (SBA) operates the loan programs offered by the U.S. government. To qualify for the loan, your business must meet some criteria such as your business must operate in the United States, your business must qualify as a small business according to SBA guidelines, you must operate for profit and you should have a good credit score.
Stitch Fix – Read Review – Open to US only, specific states. You can work for Stitch Fix as a work at home stylist, putting together clothing subscription boxes for their clients. Should be non-phone, paying around $15 hourly.
Many business and non-profit associations are too small to hire a full-time administrator but still have a lot of administrative work to be done. Some of the business groups I belong to, such as local chapter of The Young President's Organization and The Harvard Business School Association of Boston, have hired an association management service which is typically a single individual or in one case a mother/daughter team. For these businesses, the management service processes membership dues and event payments, fields questions about events, arranges logistics for events, and attends events and welcomes members. Payment is usually on a monthly retainer basis.
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I receive at least 2 emails a day asking me for my expert opinion on a given company or website. Is so and so a legitimate company? Should I pay $49.95 to work with DataEntryBlahBlah.com? Honestly I'm not that much of an expert. I just know how to do a little research. If you're currently thinking about joining a work at home company and a fee is one of the requirements, put your wallet or purse down. Before you make a decision that you might regret, watch the video we created. By the end of watching this video, you'll never question whether or a not a company is a scam. You'll know with certainty if it is!
Twice I have heard Jim Koch, founder of Sam Adams beer, talk about how he started his business. I find this to be a tough business. First you need a brew master with deep expertise. Then you have to get your beer taste to be very distinctive and very pleasing. You need consistent quality. You need to stand out versus the many other small brewers, build a clientele, and arrange for transportation. Nonetheless the market is huge and because of the success of micro-breweries, established beer distributors are increasingly willing to take on smaller labels.
You could dream up your own product to make with your 3D printer. But instead I would tend to create products for other people, and not even finished products, but prototypes. I would develop a specialty within prototypes, such as for a particular industry.
Banks levy varying charges. For a business startup, these can amount to a substantial sum for a bank-dependent operation. Always confirm the requirements and charges beforehand. Do not choose a bank based on only the reputation.
Whether a small town is in North Dakota, Upstate New York, or South Florida, one thing is for sure: people prefer shiny modes of transportation to muddy, rusty wrecks. It's just how human nature works. You pay your car payment every month, so your vehicle might as well shine! If there isn't a car wash in your town already or at least one in the next town over, opening a cash wash might be your perfect small town business opportunity. One thing to think about before getting started: location, location, location. Nail this stage of the planning and you'll make the rest of your ride significantly easier.
If you think you might want to work from home, this section is a great place to start. Take the work at home assessment to get a better idea of whether home-based employment is the right choice for you, and find answers to common questions about working from home.
If you want to find a profitable online course idea in the next 3 days, join my free online course Find a Profitable Business Idea today. It'll walk you step-by-step through the process I've used to generate more than $15,000 in online course sales in a single week. Then once you're ready to start teaching your own online course, I recommend using Teachable, the easiest and most affordable platform to use for creating, hosting and selling your online courses. They also have a ton of free educational resources about how to get started with creating an online course (yes, even as a side business idea) when you sign up right here.
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So, you have the entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of tech know-how? Despite all of the high-tech startups that have popped up in recent years, there are still plenty of small business options out there that don't require you to know the difference between CSS and QR codes. Below are low tech business ideas you can start this year.
Marketing a business can also include building a brand, setting up a professional website, driving traffic to your site with search engine optimization, and using a promotional strategy, among other tactics.
Utilize the tools at your disposal. There are so many fantastic free resources out there to make marketing easier for small-business owners. You can find tools for monitoring your social media, crafting professional emails, calculating ROI and much, much more — all you have to do is seek them out. Marketing a business is a full-time job, but if you're stuck doing it on your own for now, using services like these can make the task more manageable.
To get started in fence installation I would first offer fence repair services. I think a lot people like me first try to repair their aging fence a few times before totally replacing it. This is a good niche business.
A job search should be pretty simple. To acquire a job, the employers looking to hire someone like you have to know you exist, be aware of your skills and know how to contact you. But in reality we all know it's not that simple especially when it comes to work from home job searches. Learn how to make this process simple.
When you think of your neighborhood coffee shop and bar, you might not think of the same establishment. But if your town is small enough, and clientele scarce, merging these two business ideas might be just what the mayor ordered.
Fancy Hands hires remote-based workers to complete customer service requests like making phone calls on behalf of people, scheduling appointments, tracking down the best price, finding hotels, and data entry.
Open a bank account for your LLC. You will need to have your EIN prior to opening an account. Consult your bank of choice about the options on your account that will be best suited to your business needs.
This is a beer lover's dream and sounds perfect for someone who's already brewing beer at home. However, opening a brewery isn't easy. Consider connecting with some brewery owners for advice, tips and guidance to see if this is a path you really want to take.
What a great business. It's like an apartment building without people, without running water, without heat and without electricity! In other words, money flowing in without the headaches! And with today's sophisticated lock and security systems, you may be able to operate this business without any staff onsite.
Domain name trading has been around for the last couple decades, and while most slam-dunk names have long been sold off (Insure.com went for $16 Million in 2009) there's still plenty of others that you can get your hands on for relatively cheap and broker as your side business idea. But beware: some experts doubt the long-term viability of this business idea, so you shouldn't quit your day job just to put all your effort into this one without some successes already in the bag. To get you started, here are some tips from GoDaddy, arguably the world's largest and most famous repository of domain names. Imagine owning desirable domain names for the next decade's most innovative companies.
Once you've gotten a better idea of what business planning entails, we highly recommend checking out some software solutions. Taking advantage of business planning software is the most efficient way to create a beautiful, thorough business plan.
Capital Expenditures. Also known as capital expenses, these are the one-time costs of buying assets such as inventory, property, vehicles or equipment as well as making upfront payments for security deposits. These start-up assets don't usually qualify for deduction, but some can be written off through depreciation at tax time.
Let's go flying and get paid for it! You can finance your plane and contract out most of the work, including getting help to get your company certified to fly. This is a service business and those little touches can make a difference in keeping customers coming back.
Selling and installing key control systems for hotels and other commercial businesses has a lot going for it. You are selling the latest technology, there is a strong service component, and your target market is businesses that can afford to spend a lot of money for this valuable service. For example, with a key control system a company can limit the hours that some employees may access their facility and if they let go an employee they can just de-activate their card, rather than having to call a locksmith to redo every lock.
I'm not as excited about the profit potential from podcasting as some other people are. It just seems to me that everyone is doing it and people generally expect podcasts to be free. But if you develop a strong enough following you can sell advertising or sponsorships for your podcast, then you can build a decent business.


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The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Zambia says the country's forest resources and services require a financial boost to ensure sustainable management for the benefit of millions of stakeholders and increase of government revenue.
WWF Zambia has since recommended that government should boost financing to the forest department to ensure sustainable management and use of natural capital.
WWF Zambia country Director Nachilala Nkombo said this when she made a presentation to the committee on Agriculture, Lands and Natural resources on how the weaknesses and challenges raised in the report of the auditor general on sustainable forest management could be addressed.
"The Auditor General's report observes serious under investment and poor governance of the forest sector, consequently the state continues to lose millions of potential revenue from strategic revenue resource. As WWF Zambia, we therefore recommend that government should put in the mechanism to support the coordination of players whose economic activity depends on the forest sector," she said.
Ms Nkombo said the main challenge currently was that forest resources are unsustainably utilised due to inadequate human resource and financial capacity to manage them.
Other recommendations by the organization included proposal for the development of a national green economy strategy that fully accounts for and secures Zambia's natural capital, especially the forest ecosystems.
This is according to a statement released by WWF Zambia Head of Communications and Marketing Eneya Phiri.
"The forest ecosystem is a bedrock for the development of other economic sectors especially the energy, agriculture and tourism sectors," she said.
WWF Zambia also recommended that government develops a 100-year vision for strategic management of forest resources.
"An indaba should be convened to articulate a 100-year vision on sustainable management of forest resources, mobilize investment, develop strategies for sustainable use to support growth and conservation objectives as a strategy for long term sustainable development," she said.
Ms. Nkombo also called for the regulation of domestic and transboundary timber trade to ensure transparency in the timber trade so that no Government revenue is lost.
According to a 2015 report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in partnership with government, the nation's forest resources and services were valued at over US$1 billion per annum or 6.3% of GDP, creating 1.4 million jobs.


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An interesting thing about Agnostic Atheism
It occurred to me today that Agnostic Atheism (referred to simply as "Atheist" from here on) in the context of Theism brings about a very interesting set of phenomena.
Arguing for Atheism to a Theist can make an Atheist feel and appear smart, and can make a Theist look to be relatively unintelligent. The thing is that when this happens, the Atheist isn't necessarily smart and the Theist isn't necessarily unintelligent at all—the Theist could very well outperform the Atheist in every known measure of intelligence and cognitive ability, for all we know. But when a person chooses to defend an argument that is so indefensible, it is just a matter of course that most of time the person who does not adopt the indefensible stance (the Atheist) will end up faring far better in the discussion than the person defending the indefensible (the Theist).
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What do you think is the most compelling argument FOR the existence of God?
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About the arguments…to tell you the truth, I am sympathetic to how you view prophecy. If you don't find that convincing, I won't consider it as evidence for you.
There is some heavy reading (fine-tuning, morality etc) in there, and I admit I was being a bit of a smart-ass in that request. Sorry. A weekend won't cut it.
Some resources for you…
Check out http://www.reasonablefaith.org. It is the website of Dr. William Lane Craig. I hope you have heard of him. He is one of the most articulate defenders of the Christian faith that I know of. From what I understand, you are the type of guy who will at least consider what he has to say. You may have to register with the site. I have registered with them and have never received anything that I didn't ask for. If you don't want to register, email me and I will give you my login info and you can log in under my name.
Craig has also co-authoured a book called 'God?' with Walter Sinott-Armstrong, an athiest. It provides an excellent presentations of both sides of the debate in a fairly accessible format.
Another good site is http://www.rzim.org/, the homepage of Ravi Zacharias. He was born in India, steeped in Hinduism and is now a Christian apologist and philosopher.
A third site is http://www.str.org. The organization is called Stand to Reason, founded by a guy called Greg Koukl who figured he was too smart to become a Christian, now he has committed his life to defending Christianity in the public square.
None of these organizations are smarmy like Pat Robertson. I trust them. They provide reasons for their beliefs…good reasons, grounded in good philosophy…I hope you will peruse their sites with an open mind.
Take a week or two, read their articles, google their names to find their detractors. If you don't find their arguments compelling and choose to reject them, then at least you know you have rejected the more compelling arguments instead of the straw men put up by Harris et al.
I assume you have access to my email through my comments, if not, let me know here.
I had a quick look at "Stand to Reason", and I was definitely disappointed:
"Did Morals Evolve?" http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5458
"This explanation implicitly contains a remarkable claim. It suggests that there is something in us that is self-consciously aware of the process of evolution, that understands what the goal of evolution is–survival of our own species–and instructs us through our conscience to fulfill the optimal conditions for that survival. … Isn't this a remarkable statement? Nobody even knew what genes were until Gregor Mendel in the latter part of the 19th century."
I would have thought that before writing an article on evolution, one would attempt at least a rudimentary understanding of natural selection and evolution. Clearly too much to ask here.. This article is so ridiculous as to barely warrant acknowledgement. It gets worse..
"Do Animals Have Souls? Here's Proof." http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5206
Much of the assertion in this article amounts to, "I can't possibly imagine that my thoughts are caused by physical things happening in my brain, therefore souls exist." This is obviously ignoring the sizable philosophical debate over "Mind-body dualism" or "Cartesian dualism", which is what Mr. Koukl seems to be so clumsily gesturing towards. But if mind (or "soul") is entirely non-physical, and body is entirely physical, how do the two interact? This is called "the mind-body problem" and is one without a solution aside from dissolution, to my knowledge. See Gilbert Ryle's "Concept of Mind" (1949) and his idea of a "Category Mistake".
After reading a butchered approach to what is commonly known as the problem of "Theseus' ship" [http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5712] which is bursting at the seams with rhetoric and silliness, I was ready to stop looking at the site for good.. then I made the mistake of looking at their articles on "the Problem of Evil" [http://www.str.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5145 , they have a few others as well].. again, full of rhetoric and silliness, again characterized by messy thinking and a failure to address the issues without resorting to huge elisions in an attempt to make his thinking sound like it actually works. Poor writing, poor thinking, poor arguments, and a poor excuse for philosophy.
I've already wasted more than enough of my own time here, but please feel free to check out the articles yourself if you don't believe me.
It is pretty easy to make someone's work look foolish when you clearly misunderstand and misrepresent their views, which you are guilty of here. I suppose if Harris, Dawkins and Hutchens can get away with it and sell millions of books, then Andrew can do it too.
In the same way that people read the Bible and understand it the way they want to understand it, people read anything and understand it the way they want to, regardless of the authour's intent.
First a suggestion…how about hosting a discussion board or forum, that would be much easier for tracking threads…
Some foundational thoughts to give you some context.
1. Science is philosophy's handmaiden. Good philosophy precedes good science. There are some things that we know without needing science to back us up.
I know that my mind exists, I have first-hand access to my mind and it is properly basic for me to believe that my mind exists. It is not a significant jump from there to the fact that other minds exist. (Otherwise, why would I bother engaging this discussion?) Philosophers have called this 'a priori' knowledge or intuitive knowledge. If we can't know anything intuitively, we can't know anything at all.
2. The only things about which we can have apodictic certainty are those things which we know a priori or those conclusions that we arrive at through deductive reasoning (valid logical syllogisms). Inductive reasoning (the scientific method) is ALWAYS tentative.
3. Given points (1) and (2), it follows that science cannot supply all the answers to all the questions. There are some questions that science simply cannot answer.
To demand 'scientific' evidence for God is like asking to weigh the colour red. It is a category error. Lack of scientific evidence for God does not mean there is no evidence for God. In fact it leaves us with only deductive evidence for (or against) God, which is more reliable than scientific evidence.
The Cosmological Argument
1. Whatever begins to exist has a cause of its
2. The universe began to exist.
2.1 Argument based on the impossibility of an
actual infinite.
2.11 An actual infinite cannot exist.
2.12 An infinite temporal regress of
events is an actual infinite.
2.13 Therefore, an infinite temporal
regress of events cannot exist.
2.2 Argument based on the impossibility of
the formation of an actual infinite by
successive addition.
2.21 A collection formed by successive
addition cannot be actually infinite.
2.22 The temporal series of past events
is a collection formed by successive
2.23 Therefore, the temporal series of
past events cannot be actually
3. Therefore, the universe has a cause of its
You may simplify it further to:
1. Whatever begins to exist has a cause of its
2. The universe began to exist.
3. Therefore, the universe has a cause of its
To prove a syllogism to be false you must show that either of the first or second premisses are false or that the conclusion does not follow from the premisses.
Again, I recognize the limitations of this particular formulation in terms of the nature of the cause so we can leave that out of it for now.


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When is National Heimlich Maneuver Day?
National Heimlich Maneuver Day is June 1st.
What is National Heimlich Maneuver Day?
It's no combat training exercise or jiu-jitsu move. The Heimlich Maneuver is still pretty cool though. It's a lifesaver, and National Heimlich Maneuver Day celebrates this procedure by promoting Heimlich Maneuver training.
Dr. Henry J. Heimlich devised the Heimlich Maneuver only as recently as 1974. The operation consists of abdominal thrusts for choking victims. It's a fairly simple procedure, though there's more to it than you see on the movies.
It's not without controversy though. Dr. Heimlich was a slick guy accused of using intimidation instead of science to publicize his ideas. The Red Cross recommends back blows and abdominal thrusts—notably not referring to the Heimlich maneuver—for choking victims who are still conscious.
Controversy aside, National Heimlich Maneuver Day is a good day to read up on how to help choke victims. Below are instruction on how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
How National Heimlich Maneuver Day saved my wife!
When I formed National Day Archives to host national days (and allow the public to create new national days) I had no idea that it would save my wife's life. By gathering all national days and organizing them into a user friendly registration web site, I read how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
Recently, I was seated next to my wife during dinner at our home with friends. One of my friends shouted, "Your wife is choking!" I didn't know it at first. Because her airway was completely cut off she could not utter a sound. As I turned, I saw fear on her face that was down right frightening. Her eyes were as big as silver dollars as she lunged about trying to get air. I told her to stand and got behind her. I made a fist with my left hand, cupped it with my right hand. Placing my hand just below her ribs I pulled in an upward motion that made her rise to to toes. I had to do this 5 or 6 times before the food dislodged and she could breath. In just that instance, her life hung in the balance. Brain damage can start just minutes and it takes at least that long for an ambulance. In short, I saved my wife's life. Afterwards, my wife recalled that while she was choking time stood still. Everything was in slow motion and she could not really hear any sounds. She was moments from blacking out. But just that quickly it was over and we went on to enjoy our meal. The next day we went to the hospital and had an X-ray since her ribs hurt. None were broken, but she was sore for a few weeks. Definitely happy to be alive.
I am so glad I love national days, and read how to do the Heimlich Maneuver. I hope that everyone celebrates this day by learning how to do it.
Facts about National Heimlich Maneuver Day!
- Before helping a choking person, it's important to get consent, especially consent from parents/guardians for helping a choking child.
- The Heimlich Maneuver should not be performed on unconscious people.
- First aid for choking infants differs greatly because their bones are so much weaker than children and adults.
- Someone should call 9-1-1 anytime the Heimlich is performed.
- Dr. Heimlich also firmly advocated using his maneuver for drowning victims, but no major lifesaving agency recommends it any more.
How to celebrate National Heimlich Maneuver Day:
Read the following instruction on how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver or look for training near you. Take some friends, and make it a group event. Share this web page with others. It just might save a life, like it saved my wife's life!
The Mayo Clinic describes how to perform Heimlich maneuver (abdominal thrusts). Here is what the website states:
- Stand behind the person.Place one foot slightly in front of the other for balance. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly. If a child is choking, kneel down behind the child.
- Make a fist with one hand.Position it slightly above the person's navel.
- Grasp the fist with the other hand.Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust — as if trying to lift the person up.
- Perform between six and 10 abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.
How to perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
According to the Mayo Clinic, to perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself: "place a fist slightly above your navel. Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface. Shove your fist inward and upward."
To clear the airway of an unconscious person:
According to the Mayo Clinic, to perform the Heimlich maneuver on an unconscious person:
- Lower the person on his or her back onto the floor, arms to the side.
- Clear the airway. If a blockage is visible at the back of the throat or high in the throat, reach a finger into the mouth and sweep out the cause of the blockage. Don't try a finger sweep if you can't see the object. Be careful not to push the food or object deeper into the airway, which can happen easily in young children.
- Begin CPR if the object remains lodged and the person doesn't respond after you take the above measures. The chest compressions used in CPR may dislodge the object. Remember to recheck the mouth periodically.
What's the hashtag for National Heimlich Maneuver Day?
On social media, use #HeimlichManeuverDay to promote first aid for choke victims.


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Ana Leschishin is the Business Manager for its popular TV series Outdoor Bound TV.
She is a native of Duluth, MN and graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in Nutrition. She has spent the past several years as a National Key Account Manager with Presence Marketing in Minneapolis, MN.
She has also served as a part of the Professional Ice Fishing Staff on the hit TV series and has made multiple appearances on episodes over the past 2 seasons. She also recently co-starred in an episode of "My Great Outdoor Life", a lifestyle series produced by outdoor retailer Gander Outdoors.
Leschishin oversees all National and Regional Advertising campaigns, Network contracts and will work directly with Pro Staff personnel. She will also continue her role as part of the Professional Ice Staff, representing such National brands as ICE FORCE by Rapala, ACME Tackle Company, StrikeMaster Ice Augers, Kalin's Fishing, VMC Hooks, PK Lures, Dangler Rod Holder, Northern Lights Rattle Reels, Beaver Dam Ice Fishing, Sufix Lines, Mountain Dew Otter Outdoors, MarCum Technologies, Venom Outdoors and Yetti Fish House by Northland Auto Center Inc.


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KNH 362 Health Promotion Foundations (3)
Describes the foundations of professional development in health promotion through multiple perspectives: health education, health communication, health science, and health behavior. Principles of design inform the diverse role of health promoters working within an ecological framework. Applications of models and theories are practiced in personal, national, and international contexts.
Prerequisite: KNH 242 or 245 and junior standing.


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Open house to discuss 2020 safety project west of Chums CornerContact: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-0993Agency: Transportation
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have an informational open house meeting to discuss a planned 2020 project to resurface and widen US-31 from west of Chums Corner to the Materne (Go-Go Squeeze) factory in Grawn.
MDOT Traverse City Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff
Interested residents, commuters and business owners
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
5 - 7 p.m.
Blair Township Hall
2121 County Road 633
Grawn, MI 49637
Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. Please call 517-335-4381 to request at least seven days before meeting date.
This project includes installation of a center left-turn lane and improvements at the Sawyer/Curtis Road intersection. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in spring 2020 and will likely take much of the summer. Plans call for maintaining two lanes of traffic during construction.


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There was plenty of food for thought at Michael Pollan's
talk this week at CDC.* Pollan, an environmental journalist and author of
several books focusing on food culture and policy, took a break from his gig at
the Georgia Organics Conference in Atlanta
The food problem in the U.S. is complex, of course, and includes the megamillions that food industries make from selling heavily processed foods rather than simple foods like oatmeal or oranges. Foods that are packaged, Pollan points out, attract more consumers by shouting about their superiority, be they added nutrients ("more omega-3 fatty acids!"), their lack ("fat-free!"), or convenience ("fully cooked!").
So what's a hungry, confused consumer to do? Pollan recommends a return to viewing foods as – well, foods, and not merely vehicles for miracle nutrients. A few of his sensible maxims include "Don't eat anything your grandmother or great-grandmother wouldn't recognize as food" and "Shop around the edges of the grocery store," meaning go for the produce, milks, fish and other fresh foods. The middle aisles of the store are chock full of processed foods (or "edible foodlike substances" as Pollan likes to call them) that will last years, which should ring some alarm bells for us. As an illustration, he told the group about a package of twinkies he tacked up on his office wall some two years ago, which is still as squishily fresh as the day he put it there. He encourages people to pay attention to the fact that bacteria and fungi don't attack this – maybe they have an inner wisdom we should pay attention to, he says. For much more on these fascinating topics, see his book, "In Defense of Food, An Eater's Manifesto," published last year to much acclaim. The cover features his bottom-line mantra: Eat Food – Not Too Much – Mostly Plants.
Important Note: Denise Casey is the author of this entry.
*Centers for Disease Control
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Microsoft has long struggled with its strategy for Office on mobile devices. Does it want to make these apps free to use, encouraging lucrative sales of Office software on the desktop? Can it convince users to pony-up for ongoing Office 365 subscription fees, dangling these mobile apps as a carrot on a stick? The Office smartphone apps may have launched with requirements for 365 subscription, but Microsoft eventually backed down from that position, making them full-on free. But even as that change arrived, tablet users still found themselves forced to pay up. Rather than continuing to seed confusion and leave customers without clear expectations, Microsoft's throwing in the 365 towel, making the full Office suite across mobile devices – phones and tablets alike – free to use.
Microsoft describes the change as one that brings mobile Office in line with the company's web-based offerings, which are also free to access. At least, that's the case for individual users, and businesses intent on having their staff use Office on their Androids and iPads will still need to pay.
Beyond this strategic shift, we also see the company deliver new versions of its apps. The iPhone release gets a substantial overhaul, and the long-awaited Android tablet version of Office has reached the point where Microsoft is accepting open registration for the beta, coming out next month.


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Shropshire Star comment: We must talk about dementia
We need to talk about dementia. Because the figures for those affected are already talking to us.
By 2021, which is no time at all, it is predicted that over a million people in the UK will be living with dementia.
This term is for a syndrome which encompasses a range of conditions involving a decline of brain functioning for which currently there is no cure, and conjures up in public imagination a picture of elderly people who have withdrawn into their own worlds and can no longer be reached by their loved ones.
So it is helpful in terms of awareness to hear in our pages today from 67-year-old George Rook, who lives near Ellesmere, about what it is like to be affected. He is one of those living with dementia, with the emphasis on the word living.
In many respects he comes across, for want of a better word, as "normal" in that he can hold a conversation and is functioning well, although he can struggle in certain situations. He knows what is happening, and can speak openly about what lies ahead in the knowledge that all those things he and his wife were looking forward to in retirement, they may not be able to do.
People who have relatives with dementia sometimes talk about it as like a form of bereavement. The person they knew is gradually lost before their eyes. As the condition progresses, the person with dementia may reach a stage where they no longer know who their family are.
It is incredibly distressing for relatives, and the person with dementia will need to be cared for.
This is part of the story, but not the whole story. Every case is an individual case and many people diagnosed with dementia are still able to live independently for a number of years, and enjoy active and fulfilling lives.
George set up the Shropshire Dementia Action Alliance, and is its chairman. He is working to improve awareness, and care and support.
He accepts that his dementia will only get worse.
"What I see in the future is not taking part," he says.
For society, and until a cure is found, the challenge will be to ensure that, through appropriate support and treatment, people like George can continue to "take part" for as long as possible.


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Seeing is believing with this impressive home with so many amenities in Creek Ridge Subdivision . 4 bedrooms, 4 baths plus office on 1.42 acre lot with large gunite pool and 3 car garage. Backyard looks like a vacation resort. MBR features spacious sitting area with gas FP. Master bedroom is down with another guest bedroom & bath downstairs…2 large bedrooms upstairs each with its own bath. Kitchen has large granite island and tons of cabinetry. Schools change 2019-2020. An amazing home!


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Nothing fancy. Just three for the PC.
2006 Topps Gold Parallel Hines Ward (#302/2006)
This is one of my favorite HW cards because it really captures the game. The snow falling and the muddied up pants remind me of what Steeler football is all about. Now I have the Gold version. Too bad it wasn't #86.
2008 SP Rookie Edition Rashard Mendenhall
I am still not 100% sold on Mendy. He has had too many instances of putting the ball on the ground. With Parker likely out before training camp, he is most likely going to become the featured back.
2006 Topps True Champions Terry Bradshaw
These cards were only found in Wal-Mart boxes of 2006 Topps Football. How can you go wrong with a Terry Bradshaw card, though? In my opinion, you can't. 4-Time Super Bowl Champ. You can't argue with that.
Thanks Chris, and your package is on it's way.
(Oh and let's not forget a warm DFG welcome to Captain Canuck, aka Brian from Waxaholic. The Captain has the fortunate (or unfortunate) task of being my 10th follower. Sorry, there is no prize. And if there were, you'd probably want to give it back.)


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Developing effective leaders for businesses
Sky constantly strives to develop its leaders. After the company's Insight and Decision Sciences department highlighted the negative impact that poor leadership was having, we stepped in to help.
Using methods recognised by the International Coach Federation, we began a programme to transform leadership at Sky, with the goal of creating a more positive, collaborative working culture for leaders and their teams.
Our solution
To transform leadership at Sky, we focused on three key areas: culture, behaviour and leadership. Gaining feedback from the department's 480 team members through surveys allowed us to identify issues that were impacting performance and come up with appropriate solutions.
We held focus groups to train 50 staff members in positive mindset and stress management principles, with participants asked to share their learnings with their immediate teams. Feedback was then shared during a series of round table discussions and social events involving all staff members.
Team leaders, including directors, were formally taught how to effectively delegate and lead, freeing up time to focus on the task of leadership. Knowledge sharing was encouraged, focusing on the good of the team as opposed to individual performance.
The result
- Our development programme left Sky with a clear course of action to promote positive leader behaviour across the department.
- Webinars and workshops taught senior leaders and rising talent the importance of leadership and emotional intelligence, allowing them to share knowledge with their teams and establish a positive working culture.
- An ongoing approach to leadership development means that Sky continues to enjoy the positive effects of our coaching.
"Caroline helped me to see the power of co-creating a vision and purpose with the team, rather than doing it myself and presenting back to them. She overcame my initial skepticism that the team would not be able to add much value in this process due to inexperience and helped show me ways to steer the conversation and elicit their ideas productively." – Anthony Bates, Head of Insight, Sky
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RedShift Community Hub
RedShift Community Hub is made up of members from the charity, education and business communities of Crewe and Nantwich (and a bit further afield!)
The RedShift Community Hub events usually take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 4-6pm and at different venues across South Cheshire to show case different members establishments.
For February, we will be making a welcome return to Pickmere Independent Living, an Extra Care Village owned and managed by our Community Partners Wulvern.
Please join us for some great networking that is fun and informal yet structured enough to ensure you get to meet and build relationships with local organisations.
Booking is essential as our hosts sponsor the event by providing refreshments. First time guests are welcome free of charge; if you have been a guest once before we ask that you pay £15 on arrival and consider joining the RedShift Community Hub. Please click here to book.
Our Guest Speakers will be:
- Ceris Esplen from Wulvern speaking about the Extra Care services provided at Pickmere and Mill House in Nantwich
- Jonny Morris, founder of Nudgu, a mobile app to help people care for loved ones with Dementia (Dabbers' Den 15 winners)
- Angela Richardson of Cheshire Community Foundation talking about funding available to support the elderly


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The Beaumont 5 Light Chandelier is ideal for any contemporary living space such as the hallway, dining room or living room. Featuring a crystal glass droplet centre that shimmers in the light, this unique chandelier looks stunning. Available in white, black or red, the Chandelier is sure to be commented on by all who see it. Dimensions: 55cm x 55cm
Beaumont 5 Light Chandelier in 3 Colourways
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Why is it so important for companies to have policies when it comes to information security? How can a company develop some policies if they do not have any? Where can they go to gather information?
It is extremely important for companies to have policies related to information security because these policies serve many purposes. First it guides the concerned people who use the information that is contained on the company database. The policy define the role of different employees when it comes to using the information system. Secondly it helps the company in legal matters if there is some legal issue related to the information.
Developing a security policy involves:
- Knowing the organization
- Define the scope of the policy
- Know the target audience
- Make sure that the policy can easily be translated to procedures
- Be aware of internal and external threats
- Be realistic
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5 Ways to Improve That Buy
No matter where you are in the management food chain, if you work in information technology in the government, eventually you will rub against a request for proposal. Crafting a smart procurement document takes more than technology knowledge, more than buying savvy and more than management instinct. It takes equal measures of all three; and, frankly, it takes guts.
Here are five pointers from folks who've had a hand in crafting some of the trickiest federal IT solicitations.
1. Cut the fat. This is far less obvious than it would seem. At the Homeland Security Department, the team running the agencywide IT services buy, EAGLE — which stands for Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge solutions — made its RFP straightforward. It identified five needs areas, detailed the types of contracts that will be awarded, and set open and small-business award tracks. By keeping the solicitation simple, DHS told bidders it wanted only responses ranging from 40 to 60 pages, allowing for quick evaluations and speedy award. The goal: "a suite of contractors as flexible and broad as possible to meet the needs of the department."
— William Thoreen, DHS contracting officer
2. Think beyond the current buy. Maybe you can leverage a buy for other projects the agency has going or for needs predicted on the horizon. At the FBI, the plan is to use the Sentinel procurement — the buy that is replacing the problem-plagued Trilogy to modernize the bureau's core systems — to support other IT needs such as document management. Because Sentinel is aligned with the department's new enterprise architecture and a service-oriented architecture, "as we are picking platforms and products, they are not only going to be for Sentinel."
— FBI CIO Zal Azmi
3. Go governmentwide. Most technical needs in your agency are comparable to the needs of another agency or several other agencies. Either opening up your buy to users across government or partnering with just one other agency will lead to better economies of scale and result in more, better and price-advantageous bids. "The challenge is really in gathering and aggregating all the requirements."
— John Sindelar, the General Services Administration's acting chief of governmentwide policy
4. Plan for consolidation and integration. Include specific options in the requirements that let the agency bring other applications and systems into a new contract. At Homeland Security, "EAGLE provides a path toward consolidation because we can roll items into it as disparate contracts and programs expire."
— Homeland Security Chief Technology Officer Lee Holcomb
5. Keep it small. Even if the project is extremely complex, as is the case for overhauling the systems of the Internal Revenue Service, to keep a project moving requires breaking it into multiple buys that won't stall technology deployment and refreshment. The IRS underestimated the complexity of its legacy systems and so its requirements did not reflect the ultimate demands it would place on its vendor. Ultimately, the project fell behind schedule. "In the current IT environment, three to four years to deployment is not acceptable."
— Richard Spires, associate CIO for IRS Business Systems Modernization


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aden + anais classic sleep bags are made from soft, cotton muslin for breathability and comfort. The 100% cotton muslin is pre-washed so it's soft from the start and stays that way wash after wash. They zip up from the bottom making night-time changes easier.
This design matches the Jungle Jam range and features the Jungle Jam elephant, trimmed in pale blue (please note the blue trim does not extend down the centre front unlike the image).
Light-weight 0.6 tog - recommended for ambient room temperature of 24-27 degrees.
Please select your size from the drop down menu above (only sizes in stock will be displayed):
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By Jake Sexton | La Mesa Reads
The month of March is Women's History Month, the 1/12 part of the year we can celebrate the accomplishments of 51 percent of the population. In addition, March 8 is International Women's Day. (Before anyone gets indignant, there's an International Men's Day on Nov. 19.)
So the calendar is clearly demanding that we take this month's column to talk books about historic women.
First, I'll talk about "Rad Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History and Our Future" by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl. Schatz is speaking at our sister library in Spring Valley on March 24 at 1 p.m., go check her out if you read this in time. The book is aimed at elementary school age children, but will still enthrall teens and adults. It features biographies of famous or influential women for each letter of the alphabet, be they scholars, actors or political figures. Each woman also gets a colorful print portrait, looking like an icon ready for her own wall-sized mural.
"I Am Harriet Tubman" is the latest in the "Ordinary People Change the World" children's series by Brad Meltzer and artist Christopher Eliopoulos. While more commonly known as a writer of political thrillers, Meltzer decided that he wanted books about his heroes and role models for his own children, and decided to fill that gap. "I Am Harriet Tubman" is filled with Eliopoulos' cartoon-style art, reminiscent of "Calvin and Hobbes," telling Tubman's story of courage and sacrifice in the face of slavery, and includes real-life photos and historical timelines as supplemental information in the back.
Shirley Chisholm is a neglected political figure, as the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress in 1968 and the second woman to run for a major party nomination for president. Her autobiography, "Unbought and Unbossed," not only tells the story of her rise from a poor immigrant family in Brooklyn to political office, but also has her incisively phrased critique of American political ills (many still relevant today), congressional dysfunction, and conclusions about democracy itself.
"Daring to Drive: A Saudi Woman's Awakening" is a memoir by Manal al-Sharif, who took on Saudi Arabia's oppressive laws restricting women's rights. Despite her early career success in the field of computer security, her will was always second to those of male family members. The Saudi government forbids women from driving, which greatly curtails their ability to work and survive. Al-Sharif challenged this restriction, by filming herself driving a car, putting the video on the internet, and encouraging other women to protest. This book is the tale of her upbringing as an ultraconservative to her status as an authority for women's freedom.
When studying art, the vast majority of the masters discussed are men. Bridget Quinn's "Broad Strokes: 15 Women Who Made Art and Made History (In That Order)" highlights over a dozen female artists who don't usually appear in college art history classes. Each chapter discusses the artist's work and life story, with portraits by illustrator Lisa Congdon and reproductions of some of the artist's significant pieces.
You can embrace your own inner artist at the La Mesa Library on April 7 at 1 p.m. with our Zentangle workshop. In honor of National Poetry month, Janet Masey will teach the Zentangle art method, and lead participants in a project combining Zentangle and found poetry. Contact the library to sign up.
— Jake Sexton is librarian at the La Mesa branch of the San Diego County Library. Call the library at 619-469-2151, visit in person at 8074 Allison Ave., or visit online at sdcl.org.


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Following college, I started my career in the hospitality industry, working my way up from a junior role to managing a department and team in a large hotel on the outskirts of Cirencester.
In the summer of 2013, I joined the financial services industry, joining the team at St. James's Place Head Office in Cirencester. I wanted to align myself with a business with a strong reputation and values and enjoyed nearly four years with the head office team before joining the St. James's Place Academy. Since then my passion for financial planning has evolved and my business, FRC Financial Planning was created in 2017.