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WE face a massive problem providing the crucial services the public needs because money is running out fast.
That's the stark warning from a senior member of Portsmouth City Council as the authority faces the daunting task of slashing millions of pounds from its budget again due to ongoing cuts in government funding.
We as carers have been told the council intends to privatise services for handicapped and vulnerable people across the city, and close their facilities down. It's absolutely atrocious.Anonymous carer
The Tory administration says it will need to save at least another £11m in 2016/2017 after already having to claw back £13.1m last year.
And deputy council leader, Cllr Luke Stubbs, warns social services will likely be severely hit as the cost of looking after the most vulnerable spirals.
It comes after The News revealed more than 100 council jobs will be cut to help balance the books.
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Cllr Stubbs, also in charge of planning and adult social care, told The News: 'We have a massive problem, we really have.
'The budget was reduced by £3.8m in adult social care last year and it's still not staying within budget.
'We have got a serious problem delivering social services.
'No-one knows the details of the decisions we will take, because I don't know the details yet.'
It comes after the council launched a consultation into how it should spend its cash in future.
Residents are being asked questions on a range of issues including the future of libraries, community centres, money for bus services and theatres, school crossing patrols and providing a heating allowance to those with poor health.
Critics fear it's an indication of what will be cut.
Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, Lib Dem group leader, said: 'If the council is considering taking away subsidies for people who are elderly to keep warm, then they will end up being taken into hospital.
'Some of the things in the consultation are extremely worrying.
'We've managed to not close any libraries in the city so far and, in a city where we have a low level of literacy and children not reading, shutting libraries would be very bad.'
A carer for an adult with learning disabilities, who did not wish to be named, fears the council will privatise the rest of the social care it currently provides.
He said: 'The council is refusing to tell people what is going on.
'We as carers have been told the council intends to privatise services for handicapped and vulnerable people across the city, and close their facilities down. It's absolutely atrocious.'
Tory council leader Donna Jones said: 'We're facing a huge challenge with this budget but we want to tackle it with everyone's input.
'Last year, almost 2,500 residents and council staff took part in the budget consultation, and important decisions were made as a result.
'By listening to what people have to say we're confident we can draw up a budget which reflects the city's priorities.'


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Ninja Gaiden 3 is the first game in the Ninja Gaiden series to be made since departure of franchise director Tomonobu Itagaki. Does Ninja Gaiden 3 live up to its predecessors, or does it fail to deliver?
Review: Ninja Gaiden 3
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (reviewed)
Developer: Team Ninja
Publisher: Tecomo-Koei
Released: March 20th, 2012
Now to start things off I would like to say I have been a large fan of the more recent Ninja Gaiden games so it was very difficult to not draw comparisons between Ninja Gaiden 3 and its predecessors. The first major change I noticed was how much easier combat was. The enemies in the game were much less threatening than what I was used to, which meant I was able to get through most encounters by mashing the attack buttons until everything was dead. To compensate for this the amount of enemies you face in most encounters was increased which really only served to make the combat sequences longer rather than make them more challenging.
Most of the combat systems have also been streamlined. Ryu now only carry's a sword, shurikens and a bow. Also gone is the Ryu's ability to suck in essence to perform devastating attacks, instead you get the grip of murder "curse" which for the sake of gameplay is really more of a blessing. The curse makes it so that when you are fighting enemies you will gain momentum which will eventually have you bouncing from foe to foe slicing them down with one fell swoop each; however, if you miss a hit your momentum leaves and you will find yourself performing regular combos once more. The grip of murder also charges up while you kill enemies which will eventually cause your arm to glow red. This allows you to unleash a massive attach that can take out multiple enemies at once. Every once in a while the "negative" effect of the curse will kick in which only really amounts to Ryu walking around slowly while enemies stare at him like wide eyes puppies leaving themselves open to be cut down easily.
The ninja magic system has also been greatly altered from previous games. No longer do you gain multiple spells and charges of magic. Instead Ryu has access to only one spell throughout the whole game. The magic works very similar to the "grip of murder" mechanic where you now gain magic charge while you fight. Once the meter is fully charged you can use your magic to clear the room of enemies as well as recover your health. Your Magic charge, much like your grip of murder charge cannot be saved up for later use so I found myself using them as often as I could. This had most battles playing out the same way with me gaining momentum to charge the cursed arm, unleashing the cursed arm, and then unleashing my ninja magic to finish off any stragglers. Some enemies did make things more difficult for me near the end of the game but overall most of the battles I went through followed this formula.
The bosses are just as over the top as I was used to in the series but they were also much less challenging. I remember spending hours trying to defeat some of the bosses in Ninja Gaiden 1 but In Ninja Gaiden 3 I was able to defeat most of them on my first try. What most of the boss fights come down to is the now standard action game formula of beat up on the boss until you initiate a QTE, do said QTE and then rinse and repeat until the boss is dead. Series veterans who loved the challenge previous games gave them will probably be very disappointed by this but, I thought it helped improve the pacing of the game to not be stuck on a boss for a few hours like I was used to in previous games.
It's also worth noting that QTE's seem to have been dropped in everywhere in this game. So much so that I almost thought I was tricked by a sinister store employee into buying Ninja Blade as some cruel joke. That being said, while the QTE's are mostly pointless I do like how they are pretty forgiving. There were times where I clearly pressed the wrong button during a QTE but the game did not punish me for it. It doesn't mean I like the QTE's but I figure if your going to stuff them down my throat at least the game did not expect me to be 100 % accurate at all times with them.
The game is also much more linear than I would have expected. No longer is there any reason to go off the path set up for you due to the removal the ability to find extra weapons, ninja magic and stat boosting items. Instead all that really drives the single player experience is the Story which is a standard plot you would expect from a Ninja Gaiden game. The gist of it all is that Ryu is hired by the Japanese government to help out with a hostage situation in England and gets cursed. This leads him into journey across the world to pursue and stop the maniacal plans of the crazed organization who cursed him. There are some moments in the game where you get the impression that you have the choice of sparing certain characters lives ;however, all this amounts to is you staring at them until you hit the attack button to stab them to death. The campaign does start to get stale near the tail end of the story but this is more due to the lack of combat variety rather than and problems with the story itself.
The final addition to the game is its multiplayer mode which is split up into two categories. Co-op mission's and Team death match. The co-op mission mode has players work together to fight hoards of enemies while trying to complete specific tasks like finishing off an enemy with shurikens or performing specific combos. This mode is easily the most forgettable of the two as I found the combat to be way too easy and stale by the time I got through the games campaign. Death match is your basic 4 on 4 team game where the team who gets the most kills wins. The mode is allot more fun then I thought it would be once I was leveled up enough to actually fight back but new players will most likely find themselves being murdered on sight until they can level up enough to compete. The camera can also make it difficult to see what's going on at times, especially when you find yourself in a match with a bunch of new players who all look like the same grey ninja. I wouldn't expect the game to be lighting Xbox Live or PSN on fire but it's a decent little distraction to mess around with.
On its own merits Ninja Gaiden 3 is decent action game. The games biggest issue is its lack of variety which led to the combat becoming stale near the end of the campaign. Fans of the series will most likely be disappointed ;however, newcomers to the series should find it a fairly decent way to waste a weekend.
Score: 6/10

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Personally, I like using both, but with our current table, a tablecloth isn't really an option... keep reading to find out why.
When we had our round oak table, I loved using tablecloths. They gave the table, and the whole room, a soft romantic look. A table can look beautiful with a tablecloth when it's done right. I'm not a fan of plain white tablecloths, because they look a little too "banquet hall" to me in a home. A tablecloth has to have some kind of detail to elevate it from utilitarian.
|Beautiful table with a tablecloth
|Table setting with china from the 1940s.
The china is one of my four sets... Yes, I'm nuts for china. I love being able to mix and match these two patterns from the 1940s.
|Pretty placemats give formal table a casual look.
|Mixing different pieces on a placemat.
|Table topper with round placemats
|Another more formal look with placemats.
We've actually donated these wood placemats, because the color clashed with the table and they slid around too much. But I loved the look of the gold plates with the black and white napkins.
As you can see, you can get lots of different looks with tablecloths and with placemats. You can get a formal look both ways just by the dinnerware you use.
|Pretty in pink with square placemats


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Nick completed his masters at USC as a part of the prestigious Peter Stark Producing Program. Since graduating he has gained experience with television producers (GREY'S ANATOMY, LOST, DANCING WITH THE STARS, TOP GEAR) and as a trainee agent for Backdoor Production & Management. Exceptionally, after spending a year in production with Action! Nick accepted a position assisting one of Working Title's production executives. He then moved on to Production Coordinator (Additional Photography) on ANNA KARENINA and Post Production Coordinator on LES MISERABLES.


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Because of the enormous amount of training involved at the shipboard level, close attention should be paid to ensure that a workable training plan is instituted aboard your ship. Depending upon such variables as the size of your ship, the number of personnel in the crew, and the ship's mission, the methods of training are going to vary. But no matter what the size of the ship and crew, you are going to be involved in the planning and implementation of the on-board training program. A typical table for the organization of shipboard training is shown in figure 13-21.
Figure 13-21.-Shipboard training organization.
The Planning Board for Training (PB4T) is responsible for developing and maintaining an ongoing unit training program. This board reports to the commanding officer, and, as a minimum, should be comprised of the following personnel:
Executive officer (also designated as the chairperson)
Department heads
Educational services officer
Training officer
Command master chief
3M coordinator
Medical officer (or senior corpsman)
Safety officer
Other personnel may be assigned to the planning board as required by specific training evolutions. Although you should be familiar with most of the personnel in the above list, it should be pointed out that the training officer is a separate (or collateral) billet as required by the size of the command. The training officer is designated by the commanding officer to assist the executive officer in the execution of the command training programs. He or she has specific duties within the scope of the training mission of the command that should not be confused with the duties of the educational services officer (ESO).
The Planning Board for Training meets at least on a monthly basis and primarily performs the following general functions:
1. Assist the commanding officer in the establishment of command training policies.
2. Establish the training program for the command and periodically reviews schedules within the training program to evaluate training effectiveness and progress.
3. Establish a training syllabus for officers and another for enlisted personnel.
This is by no means the extent of the responsibilities of the PB4T. The board can meet as often as deemed necessary by the chairman and may include whatever personnel required to perform the specific training functions. Guidelines for the Planning Board for Training are located in Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM), OPNAVINST 3120.32. These guidelines are also provided in the individual SORM of the command.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Discuss ship or station training plans and how they impact on readiness.
Now that your ship's training organization has been established, the next step of the training process is to determine what training is necessary and get it scheduled. If you look at the amount and variety of training for your particular ship's crew, you should realize what a large undertaking this can be. Training has to be scheduled and accomplished for virtually every member of the ship's company. It is required in all areas-from every day shipboard routine to specifics in rate skills necessary for an individual to perform his or her duties within the work center. As you can see, training plans are important tools in the control of training programs at all levels aboard ship. Shipboard training plans (or schedules) are of two types-long-range and short-range. These plans should be developed by taking into account the ship's operating schedule, daily routine, availability of required personnel, and any evolution that may affect scheduling.
The long-range training plan is the basic instrument for the planning and recording of all training schedules and is used to keep all personnel informed of projected training goals and operating schedules. This schedule is initially developed and maintained by the department head and training officer. The department head is responsible for consolidating the training information for his or her department. He or she will forward it to the training officer. The training officer then consolidates the long-range plans received from all the department heads, adds all unit level training requirements (e.g., GNT, indoctrination training), and presents it to the executive officer for review. The plan then goes to the commanding officer for approval. Once approved, this package becomes the unit's long-range training plan. A copy of applicable portions is provided to each training group (work center, team, etc.). This plan provides the framework for the preparation of the quarterly and monthly training plans, which contain more detailed information about each of the training requirements, The long-range training plan should be prepared using an OPNAV Form 3120/1A (fig. 13-22), and training events should be prioritized in the following sequence:
- Schedule fleet exercises, trials, inspections, and any other major evolutions that may be required by the type or fleet commanders.
- Schedule all required exercises required by the type commander to maintain a state of C1 readiness.
- Schedule any other applicable unit exercises.
- Schedule all other unit training. Some examples of unit training are damage control lectures, security force training, general Navy training (GNT), and telephone talker/lookout training.
Once the long-range plan has been developed and implemented, then the short-range training plan is setup and put into operation.


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RVE 146: Funding the Life You Want With Techno RV
This week, I have Eric and Tami from Techno RV on the show to talk about how they ended up in the world of e-commerce and why it's not about earning a bunch of money but a means of funding the life you want. View show notes.
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Today, we're talking about Alyssa's five writing tips for finishing your first book, and Heath's bonus suggestion for getting the most out of your writing even when you're tired of writing. View show notes.
RVE 144: The Power of Asking for Things Outside of Your Comfort Zone & Learning New Skills with Michela
Today we're talking about the power of asking for things you don't feel comfortable asking for, why learning new skills is so important when you work for yourself, and how even bugs can make it into a book. A cookbook, no less. View show notes.
RVE 143: Four Ways to Reach More People on Amazon (3/5)
Today we're talking about how people find your book on Amazon, the Amazon algorithm, and how you can use them all to your advantage.
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Less Junk, More Journey has built a Youtube channel with over 80,000 subscribers. In this keynote turned podcast, they share how to use your story to connect with your followers and potential customers. View show notes.
RVE 141: Why You Should (Or Shouldn't!) Write A Book (2/5)
Publishing a book is a lifelong dream for so many people, yet most people never actually write a book and try. This is part two in a series with Alyssa on how to validate your book idea and push past doubts. View show notes.
RVE 140: The Power of Focus, Staying Small, and Going "All-In"
Sometimes a dream is so big you have to put everything on hold in order to go all-in. In this episode I talk with Matt and Joanna Hofmann who put their Architecture Company on hold in order to create a new vehicle for full-time travelers. View show notes.
RVE 139: What I Learned from Writing and Self-Publishing my First Book (1/5)
This past November Alyssa wrote and self-published her first book on Amazon that has now sold over 10,000 copies (six months later). In episode 1 of this 5-part series we dig into what it takes to write, launch and market a book on Amazon. View show notes.
RVE 138: How Eric and Tina Make a Living Playing Disc Golf
Tina and Eric are full-time RVers and professional disc golfers who also run Whale Sacs, a company that makes tie on grip bags that help to dry your hands while playing disc golf. View show notes.
RVE 137: How to Start a Photography Business for Less than $3k
In this episode, I brought Peter and Kathy Holcombe back on the podcast to talk about how you can actually start your own photography business, find clients, build a portfolio and get noticed. View show notes.
RVE 136: How Kara and Nate Became the Top Travel Vlog on Youtube
Today on the podcast, I'm interviewing Kara and Nate Buchanan, who were recently voted the best in Travel on Youtube at the 10th annual shorty awards. View show notes.
RVE 135: The Importance of Asking Great Questions (Make Me Feel Dumb Pt 3)
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RVE 134: How to Save Money on Longterm Travel (and Still Have Awesome Experiences)
On today's episode, I'm interviewing Michelle and Jedd from Intentional Travelers. View show notes.
RVE 133: How to Attract and Contact Brands You Want to Work With
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RVE 132: An Interview with Stories from the Road Podcast
In this episode, my friend Sam from the Stories from the Road podcast interviews me to dig into our story. We talk about why we originally started traveling and some of our biggest struggles along the way. View show notes.
RVE 131: How to Land Your First 100 Customers
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RVE 130: Q&A About Campervanning in New Zealand
On today's test drive, I want to talk about what it's like campervanning in a different country. View show notes.
RVE 129: RV Life VS Van Life
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RVE 128: Designing Your Life & Business with Mountain Modern Life
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RVE 127: How to Get Your First 10,000 Email Subscribers
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RVE 126: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Niche
In today's episode, I'm interviewing Catherine Middlebrooks. Catherine is the founder of BrbYoga, an online yoga studio that specializes in helping moms recover their core after having a baby. View show notes.
RVE 125: How to Plan and Host Your First Conference
Now that we have had time to process how incredible RVE Summit 2018 was, Alyssa and I want to talk about what goes into planning an event and how you can use our ideas to create a conference for your community. View show notes.
RVE 124: What We Wish Someone Had Told Us About Blogging Before We Started
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RVE 123: The Hard Part of Getting Your First Customer
I don't think it's possible to build anything of substantial value or meaning without going through your own share of "oh shit" moments. View show notes.
RVE 122: How to Make $5k/Month on Airbnb
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RVE 121: Cybersecurity – How to Protect Your Identity and Business on the Road
In this episode, I'm interviewing David Henry. David is a finance industry technology consultant, a certified information systems security professional, was a full-time RVer for 8 years and is also the father of Kelsey Henry — our very good friend and podcast editor. View show notes.
RVE 120: How Andy Built & Monetized the Largest Online RV Community
In this episode, I'm interviewing Andy Robinowitz from Social Knowledge LLC. We talk about how an Airstream renovation led to building and monetizing the largest RV community on the internet. View show notes.
RVE 119: How to Validate Your Idea and Find Your Product Market Fit
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RVE 118: How to Build a Bridge Business: Going from Services to Products
Building a bridge business from service to products is a great low risk barrier to getting where you want. View show notes.
RVE 117: How Podcasting Changed My Life and Business
I started a podcast because I wanted to meet more entrepreneurs, but what I didn't expect was how podcasting would change my life. View show notes.
RVE 116: Our Goals for 2018 (And Why We Take Goal Setting So Seriously)
In this podcast episode, we want to share some of our big goals for 2018 and how we plan to achieve them. View show notes.
RVE 115: How to Set Up Your Business and Handle Taxes as an RV Entrepreneur
In this episode, I'm interviewing Heather Ryan to talk about how to set up and manage a business as an RV entrepreneur. Heather is an EA, Enrolled Agent, all-around an expert in taxes and actually our accountant for Campground Booking. View show notes.
RVE 114: Why You Should Start A Blog (Even When There Are a Billion Others Who Are "Better")
On today's Test Drive, I want to talk about why you should start a blog, podcast, Instagram, or whatever you want to start even when there are a billion others who are "better" than you or already doing what you want to do. View show notes.
RVE 113: The Best Way to Build Relationships Online (and In-Person)
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RVE 112: Reflecting on What Went Well (and What Didn't) in 2017
In this episode, I'm bringing Alyssa back on the podcast to talk about our personal and business goals from 2017. View show notes.
RVE 111: Why Risk it All to Go Travel Full-Time in a Van?
In this episode, I'm interviewing Joe and Kait Russo from WereTheRussos.com. Joe and Kait travel across the US in their campervan, documenting their travels on their blog, YouTube channel, and a brand new book called "Take Risks: One Couple's Journey to Quit Their Jobs and Hit the Open Road". View show notes.
RVE 110: How the Stromads Built a Business Around Racing Remote Control Cars
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RVE 109: Learning How to Make $5k/Month in Blog Revenue
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RVE 108: Why It's Lame to Start A Business You're Not Passionate About
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RVE 107: How We Grew Our Website Referrals from Pinterest 14x in 3 Months
Hey guys! Alyssa here taking over the podcast today. Today, I'm bringing Kelsey back on the show to interview her about Pinterest. Because in addition to editing our podcast, Kelsey runs our Pinterest account for us. View show notes.
RVE 106: Why Andy from Bus Life NZ Traded Money for Time
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RVE 105: How To Retire Early with Think Save Retire
In this episode, I'm interviewing Steve Adcock (and Courtney) from Think Save Retire. Steve set a personal goal to retire at 40, but actually ended up retiring last year at the ripe age of 36 and shortly after hit the road in a 2005 Airstream. View show notes.
RVE 104: Technomadia on Boat Life, Mobile Internet, and Escaping Hurricanes
I first interviewed Chris and Cherie back on Episode 9 of the podcast. Since then, they now have two nomadic homes. In the winter, they roam by land in a 1961 vintage bus conversion and in the warmer months they slowly cruise by motoryacht, exploring the Great Loop. View show notes.
RVE 103: How to Keep Your Daydream with Marc and Tricia
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RVE 102: Bootstrapping a Software Startup to $10 Million
The first topic we're tackling in this series is bootstrapping a software startup. I invited my friend Nathan Barry onto the podcast to ask him questions about how he bootstrapped his startup, ConvertKit to $10 million dollars in revenue. View show notes.
RVE 101: What It's Like RVing Through Europe
Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Will and Jessica from World Towning, a website, blog, and online community dedicated to helping people travel the world slowly, one hometown at a time. View show notes.
RVE 100: How to Launch Your First eBook (Plus, A New Series!)
Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Alyssa about the process of preparing to launch her ebook on Amazon. Her ebook, RVing America: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Fulltime RVer, will be available on November 14th. Plus, I will be introducing a new series for the podcast! View show notes.
RVE 99: Turning a Vintage Camper Hobby into a Full-Time Business
Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Paul and Caroline Lacitinola from Vintage Camper Trailers, a website, magazine, and community with a massive cross country following. View show notes.
RVE 98: How to Turn Pain Points into Opportunities
On today's test drive, I'm going to talk about something I've been thinking about a lot lately, which is how to identify and reframe pain points in our business and/or life through the lens of an opportunity for growth. View show notes.
RVE 97: How to Multiply Yourself and Get More Done
Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Jill Sessa, founder of WPHelp.com. Jill spoke at the RVE Summit last year (and is speaking again this year!) and has a crazy amount of experience in outsourcing while on the road. View show notes.
RVE 96: Go Find Your Niche (Easier Said Than Done)
On today's test drive episode, I talk about what I learned in the process of finding my niche. I really dig into this more from a blog perspective, but I think a lot of these lessons can be applied to any area that you're searching to niche down in your business, consulting, product, etc. View show notes.
RVE 95: How to Make Your First $20k Using Upwork
Abigail is a serial side hustler, but her main side hustle is Upwork, where she has earned over $20,000 for her project management services. On today's episode, Abigail shares her secrets to winning at Upwork. View show notes.
RVE 94: Why You Should Work for Free (Sometimes)
On today's test drive, I talk about three times that I've given away my services for free and how those experiences changed my life. View show notes.
RVE 93: How we paid off $25K in Debt While Traveling Full-Time
On today's episode, I'm going to interview my lovely wife Alyssa about the process of paying down our student loan debt and how we were able to knock that out while traveling full-time. View show notes.
RVE 92: Why You Should Focus on Pitching Product Benefits VS Features
Today on the podcast I'm interviewing my first three-peat guest — Kevin Holesh. Kevin and I talk about how he doubled the revenue for his app Moment by focusing on the product benefits. View show notes.
RVE 91: Behind the Scenes of our Product Launch at Winnebago
A few months back, Kyle and I were approached from some of our friends at Winnebago to consult and help them with the launch of 3 brand new RVs. In today's episode, we talk about what goes into creating a successful launch for any product. View show notes.
RVE 90: Should You Launch a Podcast? Probably Not, But Maybe
There are so many ways in which The RV Entrepreneur podcast has improved our lives and our business. This test drive episode is for anyone who is interested starting their own podcast, or just learning more about my journey with podcasting. View show notes.
RVE 89: How 11 RV Entrepreneurs Define Success
What does success look like for you in this lifestyle? Today's episode features clips from interviews with 11 RV Entrepreneurs and how they answered this question. View show notes.
RVE 88: How Alex Converted an Old School Bus and Financed Her Solo Year of Travel
Today on the podcast, I am interviewing Alex Oetzell, who just finished touring the US in a remodeled school bus. Alex gives her personal advice about solo travel, staying safe, and building community on the road. View show notes.
RVE 87: Test Drive – How to Launch an Online Course
What goes into launching a successful online course? On today's episode, I will share the top tips that Alyssa and I have learned through our company Padgett Creative, LLC. View show notes.
RVE 86: How to Earn a Living as a Voiceover Actress with Carrie Olsen
Carrie Olsen gives her top tips for how to use professional voice acting to fund your travel lifestyle. View show notes.
RVE 85: Test Drive – Three Books That Have Changed My Life
On today's Test Drive, I wanted to share 3 books that have had an impact on my life, specifically since we started living on the road. One of the reasons that we wanted to hit the road was to create more time and flexibility in our lives. Every year, Alyssa and I have a specific number of books that we want to read and these are a few that I keep going back to over time. View show notes.
RVE 84: Pushing Your Comfort Zone to Live a Crazy Family Adventure
Bryanna Royal travels with her husband, 4 kids, and 2 dogs in a 23 ft. Winnebago View. This episode features Bryanna's talk from the RVE Summit 2017. She shares her family's experience with transitioning work on the road, how to lower your burn rate, and why you should push your comfort zone. View show notes.
RVE 83: Test Drive – Growing Client Work on the Road
For today's episode, I talk about how Alyssa and I have grown our service-based business, what you can do to build your network, and the best way to reach out to potential clients. Also today, we introduce a new format for Friday shows call Test Drives. View show notes.
RVE 82: Healthcare for RV Entrepreneurs is the Worst
Health insurance can be a huge obstacle for those who want to live the RV lifestyle. Kyle Henson, founder of RVer Insurance Exchange, is on the show today to help us navigate the different types of insurance and share how he started, built, and sold this business. View show notes.
RVE 81: Scaling a Remote Team with David Blackmon
David Blackmon is back on the show to talk about what he has learned in the past year while doubling his team and reaching $500k in revenue in his WordPress theme and development company. View show notes.
RVE 80: Story Behind Hourly America: How We Were Sponsored to Travel to all 50 States
Alyssa and I talk about the story behind our documentary "Hourly America". We tell you the insider details of who came up with the idea, who wanted to travel in an RV, and how we got a sponsor for our trip. View show notes.
RVE 79: Funding a Nomad Lifestyle Through Hand Engraving
Jake Newell talks about using his evenings to fund a travel lifestyle through hand engraving, so he can spend his days building houses with the RV Care-A-Vanners. View show notes.
RVE 78: RVE Podcast Takeover with Alyssa Padgett
Alyssa takes over the podcast to talk about her role at Heath and Alyssa and the biggest question on everyone's mind about full-time RVing… Is it really all s'mores and campfires? View show notes.
RVE 77: How Much is Your Time Worth?
Outsourcing tasks on the road, how we calculate the value of our time and communicating a value proposition to prospective clients. View show notes.
RVE 76: The Art of Financial Runway
The most important thing to calculate before hitting the road full-time or starting a new business. View show notes.
RVE 75: Freedom on the Road: The More You Have, The More You Want
Freedom is addicting. Learn how RV Love transitioned their lifestyle to get more freedom. View show notes.
RVE 74: Why Blogging is a Terrible Business
Everyone loves to talk about how to build a profitable blog and all the highlights. This episode is a bit of realism to balance all the hype of blogging.
RVE 73: How to Know if Your Business Idea is Any Good
Is your business idea worth pursuing?
RVE 0072: Should You Pay Off Debt Before You Start Traveling?
Or can you use travel to pay off debt and live your dreams?
RVE 0071: Don't Wait to Live Your Life
A kick in the pants for anyone who is putting off travel, starting a business or life.
RVE 0070: Inn Town Campground And the Power of Story Telling for Your Business
Learn how Erin and Dan leveraged platforms like Instagram to create mega fans for their business… before ever launching.
RVE 69: What We'd Do Differently from Our First 6 Months of RVing
Lessons from 3 years of living, working and traveling in an RV.
RVE 0068: Building an Email List While Traveling: How to Get Your First 1K Subscribers
Email isn't dead and how to leverage a list to grow your business.
RVE 67: Is It Possible to Launch a Start Up While RVing?
Am I crazy for wanting to do this?
RVE 66: Networking on the Road, Triathlons, and Nomadic Newlyweds
Learn how Jim and Heather are building a business by helping train athletes (all while full-timing in their 94 RV).
RVE 65: The Quickest Way to Monetize a Travel Blog
In short, sell something.
RVE 64: How to Find Companies Who Will Pay You to Travel
Cees and Madison went from no online following to working with some of the biggest outdoor brands, all while traveling full-time. Learn how in this episode.
RVE 63: 21 Questions Everyone Asks Us About Living in an RV
The all-time most popular RV life questions: everything from going to the bathroom to our future children and where we'll raise them.
RVE 0062: Road Life Fitness and How Not to be a Lazy Bum While Traveling
James and Stefany from TheFitRV.com talk about keeping yourself and your RV fit on the road.
RVE 0061: What Happens When We Quit RVing? (Test Drive)
In this short episode I talk about what happens the day we decide to quit this whole RV life. What happens to all the work we've put into this community, our blog, and everything else?
RVE 0060: From Idea to Revenue with Harvest Hosts
Kim Greene from Harvest Hosts talks about getting your first client, the importance of setting business goals, and how to use Harvest Hosts to create new opportunities.
RVE 0059: How to Negotiate Lower (or Free) Camping Fees (Test Drive)
This is the first ever RVE mini episode. I dig into my top tips for how to lower your campground fees (or even get free campsites).
RVE 0058: How to Start and Monetize a YouTube Channel from Scratch
In this episode, I got to chat with Kali from the popular YouTube channel The Freedom Theory. She shares some top tips for leveraging your brand on YouTube.
RVE 0057: Being a Creative on The Road: Motivation, Selling Photos, and Not Giving Up
Joe Hendricks shares the realities of his transition from high end wedding photographer to landscape photography (also, how he's sold photos into large brands leveraging social media).
RVE 0056: The Greetings Tour: Meet the Couple Who is Painting Across America
Mural artist Victor Ving and photographer Lisa Beggs from The Greetings Tour share how they've created a travel based project that is impacting cities across America.
RVE 0055: Redefining Rules for Success and Finding Your Flow with Jill Sessa (Part 2)
Lately I've been working to redefine my rules for success while RVing and building our business on the road. I talk about that and share Jill Sessa's talk from the RV Entrepreneur Summit in this episode.
RVE 0054: But Where Do You Poop? Thoughts on Being a Digital Nomad and Tiny Ass Living
Adam lives in a tiny ass 17 foot Casita trailer with his wife Jenn, their daughter Imogen, and their chihuahua Dakota. To fund their travel lifestyle, Adam works a full time job on the road. If you're looking to take your job on the road, check out this episode.
RVE 0053: How to Harness the Power of Social Media for Business with RV Wanderlust
Eric and Brittany are social media pro's and cover a wide rang of social media strategies in this episode. Note: this is a live recording from our RV Entrepreneur Summit.
RVE 0052: Starting a Van Life Business, Leaving 9-5's, and Finding the First Customer
Wayfarer Vans makes plug-in-play camper kits for specific types of vans. Ian left his job a year ago at RVC Hospitality, who owns 10 campgrounds across the country, to start Wayfarer Vans. In his first 7 months, Ian made six figures in revenue from these awesome van kits.
RVE 0051: RVShare on Validating Business Ideas, Initial SEO Traction and RV Sharing
Joel is the co-founder of RVShare, the largest peer-to-peer RV rental site currently in the RV industry.
RVE 0050: 12 Things We Learned During the First RV Entrepreneur Summit
If you weren't able to make it to the RVE Summit in person or watch the Facebook Live stream, in this episode we break down some of the biggest themes and takeaways from the event.
RVE 0049: Making the Transition to Full-Time Travel with Life Among Pines
Before hitting the road two months ago, Brendan and Sam both started their own businesses. Brendan used his 5 years of ecommerce experience to start an agency called Quarry Design Group and Sam used her love of animals to start Mugsy Supply House, an Etsy store for pet themed mugs.
RVE 0048: Building an Amazon FBA Business from Your RV
In this episode, I'm interviewing Jason Wyatt, a fulltime RVer and retail arbitrage specialist. Retail arbitrage is buying products for a low cost from places like stores or flea markets and flipping them on Amazon for a profit.
RVE 0047: Less Junk, More Journey on Building 40k Youtube Fans in Less Than a Year
If you're looking for RV vloggers to follow, Nathan and Marissa are the couple to watch. Learn how they built their Youtube channel.
RVE 0046: Lessons from One Year of Full-Time RVing and Handling Taxes as an RV Entrepreneur
Taxes on the road can be confusing, especially if your RV is also your office. Learn what you can and can't deduct in this interview with Adam Nubern, CPA.
RVE 0045: From Zero to Travel: The Fastest Route to Becoming Location Independent
In this episode we dive into the quickest way to monetize a life of travel.
RVE 0044: How Jordan is Spending the Year Playing the Top 100 Golf Courses
Getting paid to golf, travel in an RV, and explore America? Learn how in this episode.
RVE 0043: How I Freed Up My Time to Travel, Podcast, and Start a Software Company
Back from episode 10, Kevin Holesh joins the show again and interviews me this time.
RVE 0042: How to Build and Grow a Membership Community with Kimberly from Fulltime Families
Ever wanted to learn how to start your own profitable membership community? Learn how in this episode.
RVE 0041: Answering Listener Questions With Heath and Alyssa
Oh snap, we rented out our RV. Hear about our experience & more on today's show.
RVE 0040: How David Blackmon Built a WordPress Theme Company from His RV
Learn how David leveraged the power of Facebook groups to grow his company.
RVE 0039: How Eric Hannan Built a Social Media Marketing Company from His RV
Learn how to pitch clients and master the art of cold calls in this episode.
RVE 0038: How to Save Money, Retire Early, and Go RVing with JD Roth
Learn how to break out of bad financial habits, save up for RVing, and craft a personal mission statement.
RVE 0037: How to Find Free Camping Using Boondockers Welcome
Learn how to access free campsites all over the country and travel full-time on $1,500/month.
RVE 0036: Kyle Kesterson – Master of Weirdness, Start Ups, and Being a Creative Nomad
How living on the road has helped Kyle become a better creative.
RVE 0035: Why This Investor is RVing Across the Country Looking for Startups
Paul Singh is a previous partner of 500 Startups. Now he's created the ultimate startup tour.
RVE 0034: How Michelle Makes Six Figures from a Blog While Full-Time RVing
Blogging isn't an easy business, but it can be a profitable one (if you're will to hustle for it).
RVE 0033: The Honest Struggle of Building a Business While Traveling with Ardent Camper
RV life is a constant adventure, but building a location independent business isn't a cake walk.
RVE 0032: Why Javazen's Four Cofounders Spent 30 Days Driving Around the Country in an RV
4 cofounders. 30-day promotional tour in an RV. Learn how it grew their coffee business.
RVE 0031: How Jeremy and Stephanie from RVFTA Became Professional Content Creators
Jeremy and Stephanie wrote the book on RV Vacations (literally). Earlier this year they published the Idiot's Guide to RV Vacations with Penguin Random House and have built up their blog and podcast network as a reputable source of information in the RV industry.
RVE 0030: Paul and Nina from Wheeling It on Investing, Blogging, and Traveling Cheap
Paul is an active investor, with a technology background, and Nina runs a very engaged RV blog that actually just surpassed seven million views.
RVE 0029: How to Start an Outdoor Photography Business
Josh and Shelley are outdoor photographers who travel full-time in their Casita trailer. They travel across the country taking photos of engagement sessions in national parks and weddings all over the world.
RVE 0028: Mike Wendland from Roadtreking.com And His Transition from Journalist to Travel Writer
Mike's podcast has over two million downloads. Here's how Mike built a crazy successful RV media business.
RVE 0027: How The RV Geeks Built the Most Popular RVing Youtube Channel
Learn how to work with brands, monetize Youtube, and dump your black tank (all in one episode).
RVE 0026: How to Start Your Own RV Company With Homegrown Trailers
Starting an RV manufacturing business from scratch? Learn how these guys did it.
RVE 0025: How to Find Workamping Jobs with Michael Boyink
Get paid to travel? Yes please. Free campsite? I'll take one of those too.
RVE 0024: Airstreams, RV Park Websites, and How to Price Client Projects With Rich Charpentier
Learn how to charge 3x more for client projects, plus a little bit about Airstreams and Arizona travels.
RVE 0023: How to Get Started in Drop Shipping Products Online (From Your RV)
Ever wanted to try out drop-shipping products on Amazon? This episode is for you.
RVE 0022: Safety Tips for Solo Female Rvers
Learn how travel as a solo female RVer.
RVE 0021: From a Six Figure Job to a Zero Figure Blog: The Hard Part of Starting Anything on the Road
Sometimes monetizing a blog takes longer than you think. Hear about Sigfried's transition to full-time travel.
RVE 0020: How Two College Students Got Sponsored to Travel to all 59 National Parks
Hear about the most epic road trip ever + how to land major sponsorships.


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North Mecklenburg sophomore golfer Conner Lewis' hard work has made him one of the area's better performers in just two years.
He practices seven days a week, nearly every week. That's the work ethic that has allowed Lewis to blossom.
"My dad took me to the range one day, and I just love it so much that I started going every day," Lewis said.
He earned all-conference honors as a freshman, and now the 15-year-old has surpassed the expectations of everyone around him, including his coach.
"He's got a great swing and a great attitude," said Vikings head coach Richard Luttrell. "Good weather or bad, he's out there working on his game. He can still get a lot better, and that's the scary part."
Luttrell doesn't see any reason why Lewis won't be one of the top players in the state as he continues to grow.
"Right now he's probably one of the top four in the league," Luttrell said.
"He hasn't started his physical growth yet, so he's got some strength to build that will help with his driving distance. But I'd say next year he'll probably be the best in the league because of how hard he works at it."
Realizing that hard work and maturity is what it takes to be the best at something, Lewis has kept a good head on his shoulders while burying himself in swing practice and golf tournaments. He has played in more than 25 over the past two years.
"The challenge of playing (is what I love about the sport)," said Lewis. "My short game is good because I practice that most of the time. Right now I have to work on my driver."
Despite his natural ability, there is another key to Lewis that makes him a great teammate and leader.
"I've got a senior (Ryan Abbott) that Conner has taken under his wing and made a lot better," Luttrell said. "He's out there all time, and they have a good time together. When he was a freshman, he couldn't play at all. But now that he's worked with Conner and been around him, he's just gotten better."
Luttrell has no doubt that his young star will be playing at the next level.
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Right now Lewis is trying to help his team make states tournament, while also jostling for the team's number one spot with junior Danny Pizetoski, last year's I-MECK 4A co-player of the year.
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Welcome Yogurty's® to the Family
Since we opened our doors in 2010, The Motion Room, Kidz360 and our families have happily called Toronto's Junction Neighbourhood home. Earlier this year TMR had the pleasure of opening their second Motion Room location in Vaughan and we are excited to announce that this spring we will be growing again!
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The Cappellano, Perry and Martino families have joined together once again in a new business endeavour, this time bringing the best Canadian Frozen Yogurt to The Junction. That's right – we are opening a Yogurty's® Froyo®!
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Builders in Westport will pay more than $1 million for a teardown, and $2 million near the water in Westport, according to the New York Times. Another hot spot for builders is in New Canaan, the Times said.
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Grace at Home No. 255
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- Unknown said...
Happy Anniversary Richella!! I hope it's the beginning of a wonderful year! Char
- June 22, 2017 at 9:42 AM
- Pattie @ Olla-Podrida said...
Awww, Happy Anniversary to you and your sweetie. Spread your celebration out over the whole weekend, and enjoy! Thanks for the feature.
- June 22, 2017 at 10:05 AM
- JoAnne said...
Congratulations on 32 years of marriage, Rachella. That is something to be very proud of! And thank you for hosting the link up. Have a wonderful day!
- June 22, 2017 at 10:29 AM
- Kathryn Ferguson Griffin from The Dedicated House said...
Thanks for hosting and Happy Anniversary!! Have a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
- June 22, 2017 at 11:44 AM
- Rita C. said...
Aww, Richella! I opened your post and saw your photo first thing and thought how I'll never tire of seeing couples making long-term commitments with celebrating their anniversary - congratulations! And then, lo and behold, my garden photo - a pleasant surprise! Thank you for not only the feature, but for sharing this party with us each week. I love coming here.
- June 22, 2017 at 12:50 PM
- Michele Morin said...
Happy Anniversary and thanks for all you do!
- June 22, 2017 at 1:13 PM
- heather marshall said...
Happy Anniversary Richella!! God bless you and your sweet husband!
- June 22, 2017 at 2:58 PM
- Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...
Thanks so much for hosting!!
- June 22, 2017 at 3:29 PM
- Stone Cottage Adventures said...
Happy Anniversary! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
- June 22, 2017 at 3:59 PM
- Marilyn Lesniak said...
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to share my posts and those of your awesome readers! I hope you will join me at #OverTheMoon on Sunday, #WonderfulWednesday and #ThursdayFavoriteThings! Have a great week.
- June 22, 2017 at 7:48 PM
- Jas @ All that's Jas said...
Happy anniversary, Richella! You do look 12 in that photo ;)
- June 22, 2017 at 11:35 PM
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- June 23, 2017 at 1:18 AM
- Patricia Krank said...
Happy Anniversary my friend! Ours is the 25th of June but we will only be married 24 years, and we were married in preschool ;) Thank you for the party. I must go read that last feature for sure.
- June 23, 2017 at 8:08 AM
- Maria said...
What a beautiful post, I would link up but I only have sponsored posts this time around.
Hugs Maria
- June 23, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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Paris bans old polluting diesel cars
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Paris is stepping up its war on air pollution with a complete ban on diesel cars registered before December 2000.
The ban, which has come into force on Monday, follows a series of steps implemented by current Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo over the years, which failed to deliver substantial results.
From now on, French drivers of diesel-powered cars will be obliged to put a sticker onto the front screens of their cars identifying how much pollution the vehicle emits. Cars with grey stickers, indicating diesel vehicles registered between January 1997 and December 2000, will be completely banned from entering Paris. Some 6 per cent of France's 32 million cars will be affected by the decision.
Hidalgo has previously implemented a whole range of measures designed to discourage people from using cars in Paris, such as increasing cost of parking and banning free parking on Saturdays and during the August holiday period. However, not even making public transport free during extreme air pollution spells has helped alleviate the problem.
In December last year, French scientists said the level of smog in the capital has reached a critical threshold.
The city experimented with allowing cars to be used only on alternate days based on whether their licence plate numbers end with odd or even numbers.
Hidalgo said she hoped the ban would extend also to diesel cars registered between 2001 and 2005, which under the new Crit Air sticker scheme are marked as brown. These vehicles make up about 14 per cent of all cars registered in France.
According to a spokeswoman for the Paris municipal authorities, police would find the color-coded scheme easy to operate. However, she was not able to estimate how many cars would be affected in the city.
Hidalgo is also planning to turn a highway on both banks of the Seine into a riverside park.
"I can really feel the pollution. I have young children and I can see it on their skin and hair. It's such a shame that in Paris, which we call the City of Light, we're not able to fix this problem," a Parisian called Marie complained to Reuters Television on Monday while the city was covered with a thick blanket of smog.
"I never cough but today I've had coughing fits, I have a runny nose, it's really not nice," said Henriette Robine, another resident.
Paris is encouraging residents to limit their use of fossil fuel-powered cars. In 2011, the city launched an electric car-sharing scheme, Autolib, inspired by the bicycle-sharing project Velib.
In July 2016, the city launched its first fully electric bus line. Earlier this week, trials of a fully electric self-driving minibus commenced between Lyon and Austerlitz train stations in Paris.
Two EZ10 minibuses by French firm Easymile will be ferrying people seven days a week free of charge until April.


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Why rescue dogs rock
Looking to add a furry member to your family? Here's what makes rescue dogs the smartest pet choice for families.
When choosing a new pet, there's so many factors to consider - it's easy to get bamboozled. We're told to get a dog that fits with our lifestyle, a breed that gets on well with our kids, a dog that doesn't drop too much hair and one that is suitable for the home we live in.
For these reasons alone many people, while wanting to rescue a shelter dog, end up purchasing a puppy that they believe is a smarter choice…a better fit for their lifestyle.
But what if I was to tell you, getting a rescue dog can sometimes be a smarter and easier choice for families?
Here's some reasons why:
1. Rescue dogs could be healthier
Forget any preconceived notions you have – rescue dogs are often thought to be healthier than their purebred counterparts. Why?
Rescue dogs frequently come from a mixed gene pool, and there's some thought that they may be less likely to get breed-specific problems such as hip dysplasia, breathing difficulties, eyesight issues and more. While these claims are yet to be substantiated, any chance of reducing issues that are painful for the dog and lower the cost of vet bills for you is worth considering.
2. They're your perfect match
In the old days, rescuing a dog often meant turning up at the local pound and taking home the first pooch you fell in love with. These days, there's a lot more work behind the scenes in finding a shelter dog a 'forever home'.
Animal shelters and rescue groups now work with prospective owners to find the ideal match for both the dog and the family. You simply provide the details of your family, lifestyle and home – and a rescue group can try and find the perfect dog for you. Breed specific rescues can even provide a certain breed if that takes your fancy.
Rescue groups spend time getting to know the personality of each of the dogs in their care. They know if a dog gets on well with small children, if they need two walks a day or if they prefer a quiet household with no other pets.
In short – their work helps you better know what you're getting when you take your new pup home.
3. They come with added benefits
By the time they're available for adoption, most shelter dogs have been de-sexed, micro-chipped and health checked. The average adoption fee of around $200-800* includes all of this. In comparison, a purebred can cost you thousands before they've even seen a vet.
In addition to the financial savings, nearly all rescues are put through basic manners and toilet training prior to going to their forever homes.
This means you often get to dive straight into the FUN of having a dog – walks, games, cuddles and more – while completely bypassing the loooong months of chewed shoes, suspicious carpet stains, and midnight wake up calls to pee (yes, it happens).
Rescue dogs can fit straight into your family. People forget that a lot of shelter dogs were once regular family pets and due to no fault of their own they turn up in shelters when their owners have passed away, or surrendered them due to changes in their situation.
These dogs know what it's like to be a family dog; they just need a new family.
4. They're a living life lesson
The old saying goes "When you adopt a rescue dog, you're saving two lives – the life of the dog you adopt and the space that opens up for another dog in the shelter." Truer words have never been spoken.
When looking to add a pet to your family, getting a rescue dog can help teach your children kindness and commitment - it shows them that no matter what; we all deserve a second chance in life.
5. It's a love like no other
Ask any rescue dog owner and they will tell you – rescue dogs can be the most loving, devoted and loyal companion a person could ever ask for.
Whether it's knowing they've been given a second chance, or whether they've just been waiting to have someone to love, a rescue dog will love you unconditionally and forever.
They're just waiting for you to bring them home.
* Source: PetRescue
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【R&D Department of Blaze Display】The configuration for Liquid Crystal Display Multiplex Drive technique differs from a Static Drive technique is that it uses more than a single "backplane" or segment common. With this configuration, each segment control line can be connected to as many segments as there are backplanes, providing that each of the segments that it is connected to are tied to a separate backplanes. This method "Multiplexes" each of the segment control lines and minimizes the number of interconnects. This is the method used with complex displays that have limited interconnection surface area or available drive circuits. This reduction in the number of external connections enhances device reliability and increases the potential display density. The liability of a higher multiplex rate will effect display quality, operational temperature range, and the increased complexity of drive circuitry (or perhaps microprocessor software) may necessary for their operation.
The method of drive for multiplexed displays is essentially a time division multiplex with the number of time divisions equal to twice the number of common planes used in a given format. As is the case with conventionalLCDs, in order to prevent irreversible electrochemical action from destroying the display, the voltage at all segment locations must be caused to reverse polarity periodically so that zero net DC voltage is applied. This is the reason for the doubling in time divisions: Each common plane must be alternately driven with a voltage pulse of opposite polarity.
As is the case with non multiplexed displays, the drive frequency should be chosen to be above the flicker-fusion rate, i.e. >30 Hz. Since increasing the drive frequency significantly above this value increases current demand by the CMOS drive electronics, and to prevent problems due to the finite conductivity of the display segment and common electrodes, an upper drive frequency limit of 60-90 Hz is recommended.


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Makita XT601 18-volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit, 6-Piece- Discontinued by Manufacturer (Discontinued by Manufacturer)The Makita 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-Piece Combo Kit is built for the pro-user who demands a wide range of best-in-class cordless solutions. The LXT601 delivers 6 Lithium-Ion cordless tools for drilling, driving, fastening, cutting, grinding, demolition, and more. For improved tool performance and extended battery life, Makita created Star Protection Computer Controls. Star Protection is communication technology that allows the Star Protection-equipped tool and battery to exchange data in real time and monitor conditions during use to protect against overloading, over-discharging and overheating. For increased versatility, the tool can also be powered by Makita 18V LXT and Compact Lithium-Ion batteries with the star symbol on the battery indicating Star Protection inside. Makita's LXT601 includes a 1/2" hammer driver-drill with 480 in. lbs. of Max Torque (LXPH01Z), a powerful impact driver that weighs only 3.3 pounds (LXDT04Z), a 6-1/2" circular saw that will cut 2X material at 45
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Believe it or not, one of the most common (if less serious) questions about English involves PICK-UP LINES.
For those who are not familiar with this word, this means how to start a conversation with a girl at a bar. That's why we have the expression: "pick up."
Before anything else, I have to say I can't blame students for asking about this topic because it's really interesting and practical.
And, yes, we can also say this is part of practical English. ;-)
I can understand why non-native speakers of English wonder about this. It's because when they speak English, it's hard for them to feel what is natural and what is weird, what is actually romantic and what is corny, what is too formal and what might be impolite etc.
Well, I'm not an authority on getting girls, but I do know the language. ;-) So I'll tell you what I think.
Here goes:
Step No.1: Stop Thinking Too Much about the Pick-up Line
Bad news, guys.
If you opened this Blog hoping that you'll get one really perfect and amazing pick-up line - one that will blow the mind of your target (i.e. the girl) - I'm sorry to tell you that that's impossible.
A perfect pick-up line is an impossible thing in English and in any other language, as far as I know.
The problem with this idea is that men who usually look for a pick-up line start to depend too much on the pick-up line. They think that it's the answer to all their problems. They believe that there exist the perfect words written by perhaps angels and can make the girl fall in love as soon as they speak them.
They are either too lazy or too helpless, because they are betting everything on one miracle pick-up line that would do all the work for them.
Remember: the more you depend too much on a pick-up line or the more you believe in the myth of an ultimate pick-up line, the more unnatural (weird) you will sound.
In communication, what's natural is the best.
Now, listen to this bit of poetry from a Spanish writer named Luis Cernuda, then tell me what you think:
"You justify my existence:
If I do not know you, I haven't lived;
If I die not knowing you, I do not die because I have not lived."
Does it sound good?
If your answer is Yes, then I agree with you partially.
Yes, this piece of poetry is really romantic. In fact, it's one of my favorites.
But the real question is: Is it good to use as a pick-up line?
The answer is: No, it isn't.
It would sound unnatural because it wouldn't match the situation.
To put it simply, you'd sound like a stalker.
Got it? ;-)
Got it? ;-)
Next, what do you think about these lines?
1. You look like my next girlfriend.
2. I have crossed oceans of time to be with you. (or, We are destined to be together.)
3. Shall we dance?
Answer: Terrible.
If the answer is surprising for you, then this means we're on the right track.
Like I said, stop your obsession on one single pick-up line that would capture the heart of the other person right then and there.
It's just a myth.
Step No. 2: Be Natural
After we change our thinking, we can move on to the next point. The name of the game, guys, is "Keeping It Natural."
What does this mean?
After you throw out all fantastical ideas of the "Super Pick-up Line," concentrate on the actual situation you are facing. Know the environment, the setting etc.
Is it a bar, a club, or a party? Is it too noisy to have a conversation in? Hell, is it even appropriate to pick up someone there?
In other words, get your mind down to reality.
The closer you are to Earth, the more sensitive you become to the most natural words.
Here are my top 5 ideas for the most natural pick-up lines:
1. Do you come here often?
2. Excuse me. Do you have the time? (or, What time is it?)
3. Hi. Can I get your… PIN number?
4. You look like you're into RNB. And I can't seem to recall the name of this song. Can you help me out?
5. Hey, I noticed that you were reading Paulo Coelho... Are you a fan?
You might've noticed it yourself, but the one thing that these lines have in common is that they are all very simple.
That's right. Simple is natural. Natural is good. So simple is good.
Step 3: Other Things Come into Play
It might come as a surprise to you but the best pick-up lines are actually the most common things you say. It doesn't have to be a special line.
The more important thing here is not WHAT you say but HOW you say it.
This is really, really true.
Always ask yourself: Can I say the words clearly, confidently and comfortably? Can I say them to the girl without choking or stuttering or sounding the least bit nervous? Can I say them while keeping eye contact?
If your answer to these questions is Yes, then Congratulations.
You don't have the perfect pick-up line that you are looking for, but you CAN pick up a girl.


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More than 300 residents
in southeast Arizona will have to evacuate at a moment's
notice if a fire in the Huachuca Mountains keeps
Cochise County officials issued a pre-evacuation alert
to 345 households, according to Steve Plevel,
spokesperson for the Arizona State Land Department.
Sheriff's deputies went door to door, leaving fliers or
talking personally with residents.
Residents have been meeting in small groups to talk
about preparation for evacuation and to try to ease each
other's fears. The area is socio-economically diverse.
County officials also alerted response groups such as
The Salvation Army and American Red Cross, Plevel added.
About 250 firefighters -- using two air tankers, five
helicopters, and 10 engines -- are fighting the 1,770-
acre fire. Gusting winds were fueling the inferno, and
fire crews believed it could take until next week to get
the blaze under control.
The southeast Arizona mountain range runs north and
south, with large canyons running in both directions.
Homes in the area are mainly located in the canyons, so
fire fighters are concentrating their efforts there. The
fire is burning at elevations of 7,000-9,000 feet and
had reached the mouth of Miller Canyon Friday. Residents
in Carr Canyon were also warned they could have to
People in high-risk areas should be tuned in to their
local radio station so they will hear if evacuation
becomes necessary, said Plevel. "They should gather up
their important papers, hook up their horse trailers if
they have them, and be prepare to leave quickly with
everything dear to them."
Firefighters were hoping to gain ground Friday because
the humidity was in the 20 percent range and could climb
to 60 percent Friday evening. Officials said the fire
likely spread from an abandoned campfire.
Most of the firefighters cannot directly attack the fire
because it is burning in terrain that is too steep to
negotiate. Crews were cutting fire lines and lighting
back burning fires west of the Huachucas to keep the
fire from spreading.
The blaze has burned within three miles from the
boundary of Fort Huachuca. The fire has also reached
parts of the Ramsey Canyon Preserve, an internationally
known birding site home to more than 170 species of
birds, including up to 14 types of hummingbirds.
Officials closed the preserve late Tuesday.
The fire is blazing some 85 miles southeast of Tucson.
It has been burning tinder-dry pine and juniper for a
week after igniting in Oversite Canyon west of the
Forest Road 61, which links with Arizona 83 near Parker
Canyon Lake, has been closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Most
of the burned area lies in the Miller Peak Wilderness
Area, which is surrounded by the Coronado National
The fire risk in Arizona will be very high this spring,
said Plevel. There has been less-than-normal rain and
snow, and "the humidity is usually so far down that
field instruments can't even measure it," he said.
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Well here we go, I did it again! You already saw my newest addition to my skin (huh?) in my Instapost, but here is a whole post dedicated to my second tattoo.
I've always been a bit in love with tattoos and I've always knew I will have more than one. I got my first baby a year ago and it was about time to do it again!
My first ever blog was created when I was 14 years old and it was a private blog which I used as my daily journal. Writing was a way how I dealt with all the hormonal emotions I had in my teen years and getting it out of my system always helped. Can you guess what was the title? This was the first time Imperfection entered my life. I always kinda associated myself with being imperfect and loving the fact that I am who I am.
"Imperfection is beauty. Madness is genius. It's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring."
I got it done in a salon called Pierced Up here in city centre of Bristol. The whole experience was really great and as I already knew what's ahead of me I wasn't scared or nervous. Pain wasn't an issue as well, it's just the heeling process that is the most annoying and time consuming. But now my second baby is completely heeled and I'm very happy with it.
Yesterday I had an elderly woman ask me if it's the new fashion trend to have tattoos? I think it's a way of self expression and showing that you are passionate about something. It's definitely not a fashion trend. Tattoos won't go out of fashion and you cannot take them of your clothing rail and give to a charity shop. So you have to be 101% sure of what you're going to get and where you're going to get it done.
Let me know what you think and if you have any pieces done! I'm sure my next one is going to follow in couple of months again…hihi!