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Thu, 29 December 2005
This wedcast is with Holly who married Wil on Ocober 15th. Holly planned the wedding long distance. She lived in Los Angeles and the wedding took place in Dallas. Holly takes us through her challenging process of planning a successful long distance wedding. We hear about Holly and Wil's courtship as well as how Wil proposed in Greece. The wedding took place at the home of Holly's sister in Dallas. Holly utilized the area that was the tennis court for the reception. Holly was able to utilize some imported materials for the decor which saved her a lot of money. Holly decided to have people who were close to her to take care of the various aspects of the ceremony. She also decided on a very interesting treat for her cocktail hour. Holly and Wil have one of the most beautiful wedding websites Clickhere for photos We really need our listeners to take our short survey If you would like to get our newsletter please click here Stay tuned for our podcast with wedding designer Preston Bailey. Thanks for listening.
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Fri, 23 December 2005
This is our wedding podcast update show. On this podcast we listen to some podsafe music from the Andy Johnson Explosion the song is The Wedding Song. Here is the Link to The Andy Johnson Explosion website Here is the link to Podsafe Music Network I also get to answer some of the questions that have been submitted over the last few weeks. I discuss some tips if you are thinking about dance lessons. I also share some information about one of the most important things to have in your wedding day emergency kit, SHOUT Wipes I am also looking for brides who are planning a destination wedding for an upcoming podcast. I am looking to interview brides who are planning to or have gotten married at Disney. Please send us an email. I would also like for you all to sign-up for our Newsletter I would really appreciate it if you could take a moment and fill out our Survey Stay tuned for an upcoming podcast with wedding designer Preston Bailey.
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Category:Bridal Scene -- posted at: 9:02am EDT
Fri, 16 December 2005
This Newlywedcast is with Dawn who married Andy on September 30th. Listen as Dawn makes a surprising confession about her wedding planning timeline. Dawn tells us about the websites she used during her planning process, and tells us about here choice for a wedding location after looking at 10 different possibilities. She discusses her reasons behind her decision to see Andy before the ceremony, and what happened when they saw each other for the first time. Dawn incorporated a custom aisle runner and talks about where to get one for yourself. She tells us an important thing to remember when having an outdoor wedding ceremony. Find out about her one regret in her color selection for the guys tuxedos. Listen as Dawn talks about how she incorporated indoor fireworks into the reception. She has some important advice if you have just gotten engaged. If you are enjoying our podcasts please let us know by sending us an email If you have time please answer our online Survey Links Photographer Phil Cantor Aisle Runner Aisles with Style
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Sat, 10 December 2005
This Wedcast features Cheryl who married Cliff on October 22nd. Our podcast covers a lot of ground. Cheryl takes us through her entire planning process where she shaes invaluable wedding advice. Cheryl a well known contributor to The Knot message boards lets us in on her secrets to success in wedding planning. You can visit Cheryl's wedding bio page on The Knot by clicking here Cheryl talks to us about her search of 20 wedding gown stores to locate the gown she had picked out. Listen to how Cheryl personalized her wedding ceremony. She also shares with us how she changed her original idea for how their first dance song was performed by her band. Find out the unique way she incorporated rose petals into her wedding reception. Cheryl and Cliff also had one of the most unique wedding cake toppers I have ever seen. One of the special touches involved their favorite NFL team. Cheryl also creates very unique wedding accessories that she has developed and shared with her Knottie friends. She has even turned her wedding creations into a new business. You can check them out on her wedding page. Here are links to some of Cheryl and Cliff's wedding professionals. Reception Location The Hamlet Golf and Country Club Photography Verdi Videography Wild Rose To email The Wedding Podcast Network Click Here We would love to hear from you. If you have time please take our survey by Clicking Here
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Tue, 6 December 2005
This Newlywedcast is with Colleen who married Greg a NYC firefighter. Colleen, a confessed Knottie, shares with us her many wedding choices from color schemes to her phography and videography selections. She added personal touches like a rose ceremony at church and a special beverage offering at the reception. Colleen lets us in on her secret weapon for removing stains from a wedding gown and her recommendation for a terrific honeymoon. Come along as we share in her wedding experience. Colleen's Knot screen name is Inmypocket10/8/ Photography by Fine Art Fotos Wedding Reception The Vanderbilt at South Beach Florist Flowers by Bernard
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Wed, 30 November 2005
This is our second Bridal Scene Show. On this show we have 3 interviews with brides planning their wedding. These interviews were done at a bridal expo and offer our listeners some tips they can use when visiting a bridal show. I have gotten a few emails asking what my wedding documentary website is. I have been producing wedding documentaries for over 20 years now and really believe that every wedding should have a professional wedding videographer. The website is Robert Allen Videojournalist I have some of my portfolio online for you to watch. For those of you who may be interested in the work of wedding designer Preston Bailey who you have seen many times on the Oprah Winfrey show. There is a clip of a party that we did together in my onine portfolio. If you would like to send us an email please do so Email The Wedding Podcast Network I hope you enjoy the show. Please help spread the word about us by posting our website on the various wedding forums. We would really appreciate it.
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Fri, 18 November 2005
This Newlywedcast is with Linda who married Tom on November 12th at Loft 11 in New York City. Linda and I discuss all of the details of her wedding and how she went about the planning process from choosing the location to deciding on her wedding gown and music for the wedding. Linda shares the challenges she faced in planning a wedding in six months and how she was able to keep it all together. Listen as Linda shares her tips and tricks on planning her wedding.
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Thu, 17 November 2005
This is part 2 of the interview series with wedding consultants recorded in New York City. This part consists of 4 interviews with the wedding consultants. They share their expertise in wedding planning with us. From ways to save money on weddings to the latest trends in wedding design.
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Mon, 14 November 2005
Photographer Phil Cantor is one of the most influential wedding photographers in New Jersey-New York area. Innovative and artistic, Phil's candid style, is marked by dynamic composition and a photojournalist's eye. A professional photographer for over 20 years, Phil is known for his ability to capture the essence of an event, while remaining unobtrusive. "Weddings are such a milestone," he says, "and for the photographer it is a combination of intimate moments and grand gestures."
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Sun, 13 November 2005
Listen to an informative interview with catering veteran Allan Janoff of the Crystal Plaza in Livingston New Jersey. We discuss some important things to remember when looking for a location for your wedding. The Crystal Plaza is one of the premier wedding locations in the Northeast. Listen as Allan shares his knowledge of wedding celebrations. Visit the Crystal Plaza online at Crystal Plaza. Your questions and comments are always welcome. Email Us
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Robot perception improved in 'disorderly' environments
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Researchers from Duke University, North Carolina, have developed a new approach to computer vision, allowing robots to identify obscured objects from different orientations at a glance.
Rapid progress in computer vision now allows for the possibility of automation of tasks such as video surveillance and airport security. While machines have proved effective at identifying objects using cameras and other sensors (such as using lidar technology), they struggle to integrate smoothly into the real, disorderly 3D world of a street or household.
This requires fine perceptual capabilities that come to humans instinctively. Frying an egg, for instance, requires the interaction with a disorderly set of objects in three dimensions, and proves extremely challenging for a machine.
In an attempt to address this shortcoming, researchers at Duke University set about developing new technology to help robots 'make sense' of 3D objects at a glimpse. Humans are able to glance at a new object and instinctively identify it, its orientation, and location with respect to other objects.
PhD student Ben Burchfiel worked with colleagues at the university to develop a robot perception algorithm, able to understand objects without examining them from different angles, even when partially obscured.
The team trained their algorithm using a dataset of thousands of complete 3D scans of common objects a household robot may need to interact with, such as toilets, tables and chairs. The algorithm 'learned' to categorise objects by identifying their characteristics. This meant that, when an object is glimpsed, the algorithm narrows down the list of possible items by identifying shared properties, such as the legs of chairs and tables, then finding a best match. This reduces the processing time to approximately a second.
To test the method, the researchers ran more than 900 examples of 10 different 3D objects viewed just from above.
"Overall, we make a mistake a little less than 25 per cent of the time, and the best alternative makes a mistake almost half the time, so it is a big improvement," said Burchfiel. "But it still isn't ready to move into your house. You don't want it putting a pillow in the dishwasher."


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Have to give her credit. She got the ball rolling for this to happen. Pretty big move I think.
clearly showing her side by sticking in room with the happy crew
"Everybody dances with the Grim Reaper."
She's playing that low key, motherly type, well liked safe game which I think gets you far in the game but not to the end. Nice people are not good to sit next to in the end.
Shelly tends to carry "portions" of tales back and forth, sometimes. Depending. That could all come crashing down on her in an instant. That, and she needs to step-up in the comps, as does Adam - for their own safety.
I don't know if I can do a rant against Shelly. She is by far, in my opinion, deserving of going far in this game. She realizes it's social. However, when you build a house using out of straw or sticks, it can be blown down quickly by the smallest wind.
The funny thing is I think Shelly did put this move in motion. That said I think Brendon and Rachel have caught on to her. They had a brief talk in the Have Not room about it.
I really hope things don't start coming out about her running back and forth!
Oh, I think EVERYONE has figured out she is running back & forth, now....... she needs to STOP pretending to be on everyone's side or she's going to end up the first in JH
She is clearly playing the best game but it's time for her to stick with her alliance and start playing the game front and center!
Nearing a breakdown..........stay in BED girl! Sleep it off!
IV, can she FINALLY be missing her young child? I'd be verklempt over my cats after all this time away...
That's because Rachel IS one of the smartest players in the game. She just needs to learn to keep her mouth shut.
People are onto Shelly now. I don't think she'll leave this week (although I can wish) but Dani, Kalia, Porsche and Rachel are onto her. I think Brendon is still a little in denial, though.
Spikes, at this point I don't think it matters much WHAT Brendon thinks. I predict he'll be doing the "revolving" door routine this week. And out he'll go.
I honestly think that Shelly should be the one to go this week if not Jeff. She misses her family a lot .. she's wasting away .. and She's showed Dani and Kalia she can't be trusted .. J and J and company have noticed she's with them, she's against them, she's with them, she's against them. It would be in Dani's best interest if she wants to earn favor with the rest of the house to put up Adam and Shelly this week. And in the unlikely event one of those two win veto back door a vet. Of the vets alliance, Shelly would be the one the couples would most likely be willing to lose.
Daniele does not want to work with the other side of the house, she will put up brenchel, and she said Brendon needed to go, so I hope if Brendon wins the pov he would take himself off this time as noone can babysit Rachel at this point and they need Brendon, he has the capicity to bring some strength to that alliance, I think Dani should put up Shelly and or Adam,but I think she is saving them for another time , just sayin from what I have heard unfortunately she is not gonna put up anyone but Brenchel , but also she cannot play for hoh next week so she I think she will go really hard for either Brendon or Rachel, I also think Shelly is coming unglued and either needs to find some kind of strength that is left as she could help their side bigtime if she can keep it together, and I only mean strategy wise as she has yet to win a comp,lol
LOL me too! I feel nervous when I leave my cat Tidus for the weekend, and it's rare! I always worry about him even though my brother lives in a house around the corner!
I think Shelley will be OK this week but she might end up having her alliance exposed once and for all.
My theory is that Shelly has been throwing all comps so she doesn't have to make nominations or use/not use the veto. Her alliances would come to light and she obviously doesn't want that. She's playing a good game, that's for sure.
She was playing a good game......let's see if she can change it up
change it up by stepping up I agree
They are all on to Shelly but I don't think any of them see the threat she is to their game. I would not mind her winning this game (mostly because she's not a vet!)
I wouldn't want her to win because she is the ultimate floater. The only one who trusts her is Jordan and Adam. She knew she had been found out this week by her vote, but didn't step it to win. She's annoying as hell but her nictotine fits are mildly entertaining to watch when they are on LD.


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IRVING -- Jason Garrett laid out the Dallas Cowboys' goals in a 15-minute meeting before the season. They haven't been mentioned since.
The minute the meeting ended, the Cowboys began the painstaking chore of trying to get to the ultimate destination by living in the moment.
"[We] outline what our big picture objectives are," Garrett said Monday. "I think everyone in this league has the same goal -- to be the Super Bowl champion. You have to lay that out there right from the start, and then we quickly get into how we are going to do that, and the way we do it is we focus on each and every day, each and every practice, each and every meeting and trying to do our best in everything we try to do, individually and collectively."
The Cowboys began the season 3-4 but have won their past two games, including a decisive 44-7 victory over the Bills on Sunday. They have outscored their past two opponents -- Seattle and Buffalo -- 67-20 and outgained them 875-652.
"I think we are playing better," Garrett said. "We don't really talk too much about getting on rolls. We talk about trying to be great each and every day, and take full advantage of the opportunities we have. It's hard in this league; it's hard every time you snap the football. You are going to be challenged by the guy across from you -- as a player, as a coach, as a football team. We live in that world more than any other kind of world. We are going to process this game, again build on the good things that went on, correct some of the bad things and get ready for Washington."
The Cowboys moved closer to first place in the NFC East after the New York Giants lost to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Dallas is alone in second place, one game behind the Giants. Winning the NFC East will be the Cowboys' easiest route to the playoffs, and owner Jerry Jones believes it is his team's only route.
Six teams in the NFC have a better record than the Cowboys. The Atlanta Falcons have the same 5-4 record as the Cowboys. The Detroit Lions, who will be fighting for a wild-card berth, hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over Dallas.
"It's very early, and I wouldn't dare to venture what can happen," Jones said Sunday, when asked how many victories it will take to win the East. "I wouldn't dare to venture. I will say this: We're going to need to win the division, I think, to get in the playoffs."
Since the current playoff format began in 1990, the NFC East winner has won at least 10 games.
The Cowboys' schedule is favorable, with their remaining opponents having a 21-33 record. The Giants, whom the Cowboys play twice, are the only team left on Dallas' schedule that currently has a winning record.
But the Cowboys are not counting their wins before they are won.
"I just think we are playing well right now," Cowboys safety Abe Elam said Monday. "Our big thing is that we are steadily improving. We can't focus too far ahead, but we know that we can look forward to this week and try to get another win together and not thinking about what's ahead."
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Sunday, June 12, 2011
Debt Paydown Update
Here's where we are in our debt paydown:
Starting amount: $65,798.23
Amount paid off: $18,568.71 (since November, 2009)
Amount left: $47,139.52
Still a long ways to go, and I think we would be further along, but we are setting some money aside in case the state budget cuts keep coming closer to my husband's job. Also, we are paying cash to connect to the sewer (I've never been happy about this one, but it's mandatory). We are still plugging away with a payment of $740. 02 towards our current debt, and it feels so good!
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10 matching grants found.
|Distributing Body
|21 Jun 1999
|Thames Valley Gymnastics Limited
Purchase Of Long Lease And Extension To Gymnasium
|Sport England
|27 Apr 1999
|First Goring Scout Group
The project will replace the existing wooden hut with a brick built building. The existing hut is in a state of disrepair and does not meet modern day requirements. The grant, over one year, will pay for a contribution towards the construction of a shell
|Community Fund
|19 Jul 1999
|Kidmore End Parish Council
All weather practice nets
|Sport England
|20 Oct 1999
|Whitchurch After School Club
The grant will be used to create 16 after school places for children aged 4 - 11. The project will operate in a rural area and The school served will be Whitchurch County Primary.
|New Opportunities Fund
|14 Oct 1999
|Oxfordshire Museums Council
This group encourages co-orperation between member museums and promotes these museums to the general public. The project is to produce 10,000 'Oxfordshire Museums Trails 2000' passports these encourage visitors to follow a trail which will take them to d
|Heritage Lottery Fund
|14 Oct 1999
|Sonning Common Village Magazine
This group produces a 32-page magazine six times a year and distributes it at no cost to all homes and business premises in the village. The project is to create six special issues in the coming year with a focus on promoting community involvement, and to
|Millennium Commission
|24 Jun 1999
|Goring Heath Parish Charity
This group manages the village hall facilities. The project is to extend the facilities to include a community garden, and the grant will fund this project.
|Community Fund
|11 Nov 1999
|Woodcote Millennium Village Appraisal Committee
This group will carry out a survey of all residents of Woodcote in order to identify the needs and views of people in the area. All residents of the village will be asked to take part in the survey, and will receive a copy of the finished item. The findin
|Community Fund
|11 Nov 1999
|The Sonning Common and District Day Centres
This group provides recreation and lunch for its members once a week and arranges at least two outings for them each year. The members of the group are all elderly and some are disabled. The project is to purchase ten fire-resistant, upholstered chairs an
|Community Fund
|1 Sep 1999
|Asta in Henley Art Group
This Group, Part Of The Local University Of The Third Age, Provides Opportunities For Members To Paint Using A Variety Of Media. The Project Is To Bring In Professional Artists And Visiting Teachers To Work With The Group. The Award Is For Visiting Artist
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I'm the first person to admit that I have a slightly obsessive streak, especially when it comes to fashion and beauty products. Once I really 'get into something' it inevitably becomes a collection. The thing about my little obsessions is that aren't always practical; for example, my current love affair with printed tennis shoes. A person really only needs so many tennis shoes, but I can't stop buying them. My second quirky obsession right now is the chand bali earring. The good news here is I haven't bought any of these just yet, but I have been 'pre-shopping' online for many days.
{Classic chand balis – gold, pearl & kundan}
These round dangling earrings are my absolute favourite type of Indian jewelry. In fact, last night I almost rushed out of the house to my local desi shops to pick up a few pairs (because one must always have multiple options in chand balis right?). However I stopped myself because I want to invest in one gold toned and one silver toned pair I really love. I figure this will cover me for all my different Indian outfits. And with Diwali right around the corner I'm thinking maybe I can convince the Mr. to buy me a real gold pair as a gift….wishful thinking?
While I work on my master plan for 24kt chand balis this festive season, I do have my eye on a few pairs that I found on etsy through a shop called Alankaar, and am very close to hitting the buy button on. I thought it would be fun to take a little vote on which ones are your favourites. Take a peek below and then take the poll … maybe I can use this online research as an excuse to shop?
Mango & Turquoise
Gold & Pearl
So what do you think? Which ones should I go with?
Just for fun: I have to tell my fellow 'Bolly buffs' I first fell in love with chand bali earrings after watching Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge because they were Kajol's choice of earrings in the film. That was also the same summer my obsession with plain suits and bandhani duppatay began. My life as a Bollywood saga …
PS: I wasn't comped from this post, I just stumbled onto this shop while e-window shopping and liked their collection!


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Now Quebec voters will head to the ballot box Tuesday after 3,416 days of relative quiet on the national-unity front, with indications of that silence being shattered as polls point to the pro-independence Parti Quebecois being restored to power.
The final result, however, is far from certain given the potential for three-way vote splits that only compound unknown quantities like late shifts in voter sentiment and the strength of each party's get-out-the-vote operation.
Party leaders made a last pitch to voters on the final day of the campaign Monday, driving home their key messages.
Marois continued to press for a majority mandate to rid the province of the scandal-dogged Charest Liberals; demand a transfer in powers from Ottawa; make peace with student protesters; create language and identity laws; and set her party's sovereigntist agenda in motion.
"We don't want to find ourselves in an election (again) in six months," she said in Quebec City.
Charest argued the opposite: a vote for any party but the Liberals would lead to economic and political instability.
The premier has framed this election as a choice between "stability and job creation" and "referendums and the streets," a reference to the near-daily student protests over tuition increases last spring. However, the student protests have mostly wound down and the issue hardly made news during the campaign.
At a sod-turning for Quebec City's $400 million arena, Charest repeated his claim that a sovereigntist government could jeopardize the city's chances of bringing back NHL hockey.
Quebec City is one of the areas of the province Charest had hoped to dominate but polls suggest he could lose seats to the new Coalition party. He told reporters it was more likely a team would return in "an economy that's doing well rather than an economy that's doing poorly."
Coalition Leader Francois Legault, meanwhile, toured the hotly contested ridings north and south of Montreal, hammering away at his message of change.
"We will clean up government, we will clean up the bureaucracy," he said at a news conference, flanked by star candidate Jacques Duchesneau, a former police chief and anti-corruption whisteblower.
While the leaders tried to sway voters, the Charest Liberals also filed a complaint Monday with provincial police over allegations of trick phone calls before Quebecers head to vote. The party said it had learned of a series of automated calls falsely made in the party's name in the Quebec City region.
The alleged message was spoken mostly in English in the overwhelmingly francophone region. Other calls were made in Laval, a suburb north of Montreal, by people using an "aggressive tone" and claiming to be representing the Liberals, according to the party. Quebec's elections office said it would investigate.
For Charest, whose party is ranked a close third in the polls, the election could be the end of a storied 28-year-career in provincial and federal politics.
As a young Progressive Conservative, Charest was made the youngest cabinet minister in Canadian history. As a champion of federalism, he was recruited to run for the leadership of the Quebec Liberals to take on the PQ and became premier in 2003.
His third consecutive term started on a high in 2008 as he brought the Liberals back to a majority and enjoyed strong public support. But his government was sideswiped by scandals, starting with allegations of corruption at the municipal level and later about ethical misdeeds among his own troops.
It took Charest two years to call a public inquiry. When one finally came, he called an election during the inquiry's summer break.
He launched his campaign on a theme of stability — hoping that voters would reward him for standing up to the student protesters. A protest with people banging pots and pans, of the sort often seen since the spring, was larger and more festive than usual in Montreal Monday night as demonstrators celebrated the anticipated demise of the Liberal government.
During the campaign, Charest tried to focus on the economy and job creation. He argued that a Quebec run by the PQ or Legault's Coalition would mean more uncertainty and clashes with Ottawa.
He touted his Plan Nord, a northern development plan that promises to attract $80 billion in private and public investment and generate 20,00 jobs. The PQ, meanwhile, has called for an increase in mining royalty rates and describes his plan as a resource sellout.
The Coalition, formed ten months ago, has according to surveys gained a strong contingent of support. It promises to set aside the debate over sovereignty to focus on more pressing issues.
Legault, a former PQ cabinet minister and committed sovereigntist, says he would cut taxes for the middle class and provide more support for small businesses.
He also wants to make major changes to the education system, including eliminating school boards and extending high school hours to a 9-to-5 schedule. He also promises to provide every Quebecer with a family doctor.
Marois says a PQ government would gradually work toward sovereignty, beginning by taking back powers from Ottawa in areas such as immigration and employment insurance.
The PQ would also extend the PQ's language laws to small businesses and the province's junior colleges; restrict religious headwear in public institutions; and create a new Quebec citizenship distinct from Canada.
If the federal government, or the Supreme Court of Canada, steps in to block any of these measures the PQ says it will add each example to its list of concrete arguments for why Quebec would be better off on its own, as a country.
A number of commentators, mainly outside Quebec, have branded the PQ platform as xenophobic. But the PQ says it's simply a question of ensuring francophone Quebec's cultural survival — and if such a thing can't happen within Canada, it says, the province should head its own way.
Marois also says she would undo Charest's increases to university tuition of $254 per year over seven years, and propose tying any future increases to inflation. But she would hold off on a final decision until after a summit involving student groups.
Marois has been forced to back down, water down or clarify several of her party's most important policies during the campaign.
Her initial plan for Quebec citizenship, for instance, said nobody could run in a municipal or provincial election unless they speak French. She backpedaled the next day, amid outrage from aboriginal groups. She said anyone already living in Quebec would gain that citizenship status.
She had previously suggested that she would automatically hold a referendum once people collect enough signatures on a petition — about 850,000 of them. Under fire during a leaders' debate, Marois later said she would only use the petition as advice.
Support for independence has been far below historical highs, according to recent polls. One survey put the level of support at 28 per cent.
Marois has said she doesn't want to hold a sovereignty vote if she thinks she'll lose — which is a similar policy to the one held by her more recent PQ predecessors.
The last two PQ premiers, Lucien Bouchard and Bernard Landry, did not hold independence votes. They both promised to call a referendum once they thought they could win.
Landry, campaigning in 2003, wore a white peace ribbon in opposition to the Iraq war. He was ready to pounce on the issue as an argument for re-election, and for Quebec independence, and make the case that Quebec had to leave Canada to withdraw its soldiers from George W. Bush's war.
Any hopes of such political shock and awe dissipated several days into the campaign, when the Chretien government announced Canada would not participate in the invasion. Landry, and the PQ, went down to defeat and lost three consecutive elections.


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In the Arizona summer, air conditioners get a lot of exercise, and power consumption goes up quite a bit. While that cost is somewhat offset by the low winter energy costs, it still puts a dent in the budget. So this year I decided to Go Solar!
Considering the plentiful sunshine here in Phoenix, you might think that just about every house would have solar panels, but it just ain't so - not yet. But that is starting to change as solar technology gets better and cheaper, the US government and power companies offer significant rebates, and solar companies offer lease programs with no money down.
This spring, I ordered a 7500 watt system which was installed in July. It took a few weeks for all the inspections etc, but yesterday the system was turned on. Not much of an event - just turning a few switches, checking a few meters, and voila! Power!
Before I talk about the financial aspects, I'll tell you a little about the process. It starts with a Solar City rep making a visit to describe the system and benefits. Mostly stuff you already know, but they have to go through their presentation, blah blah blah. A good time to ask questions if you are a novice. Next, they collect usage data and other pertinent information to help them size a system. My electric company has usage history available for download, so this was a piece of cake.
Once a system is proposed and you sign the contract, Solar City starts an engineering design for approval by the county. You may also need HOA approval. I was lucky that my roof surface area, pitch, and compass orientation were perfect for the number of panels required by my system. If you aren't so lucky, your system may need to be located off-roof, or possibly downsized.
I took advantage of a number of rebates being offered by the power company and the government. These were all handled by Solar City, so I didn't have to do anything. I like that. Don't need more paperwork.
Installation itself took about 2 and a half days. At times there were 5 or 6 guys climbing in the attic and on the roof. I felt sorry for them, since it was 104 outside every day. Lots of sweat. I was told by the supervisor that they are required by OSHA to monitor roof temps and come down when temps reach 130. I may have that number wrong, but it was something like that. Yikes!
I have a tile roof, and they removed tiles to attach the panel brackets to the roof studs. Then they replaced the tiles and flashed accordingly to prevent leaks. We recently had 4 inches of rain in an hour and no leaks, so I guess they did a good job. They mounted a new meter box on the side of the house, next to the other meter, and they mounted a converter in the garage. All was done professionally with minimal interruption.
So, what about finances? And performance? My system cost me $12,000, which I paid in full. Solar City offers an option where you pay monthly, with no down payment. The monthly cost is guaranteed to be lower than the dollar savings, so it's a "can't lose" situation. Since I paid up front, I have no monthly costs. The system is guaranteed for 20 years.
When the system was turned on at 8:30 in the morning, with the sun fairly low in the east, I was generating 2500 watts - about a third of my usage with the AC running. By mid-day, I was generating 6200 watts. When the AC flipped off, suddenly my power was reversed, and I was sending electricity back into the grid, building up credits. In the winter, I will generate credits all day long. What a nice feeling, watching the meter go the other way!
My typical summer electric bill has been around $350. I expect that to go down to about $100 next summer. In May and June, when daytime temps reach 100+, the nights cool off nicely and the AC doesn't run. So, when I talk about $100 bills, I'm talking only about July, August, and maybe September. My winter bills have been around $90, and I expect those to disappear entirely. As for total system payoff, I estimate about 6 years, assuming no rate increases. Since rates only go up, it will likely pay off sooner.
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The release of the Nokia Lumia 800 was followed by a series of discussions regarding battery life. It seems like most users are happy with the time their battery holds, but many users have issues with battery life – in many cases they have to recharge it multiple times a day and this certainly isn't something normal.
Nokia recently announced that they are about to release two updates which will take care of the battery life problem. The first update will be released in December and the second in January. And we guess that Lumia users have just one solution until then – they have to turn off all functions that they don't need – Bluetooth, switching off vibration, reducing the backlight's power, etc.


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GAMEWEEK 5: TEAM SELECTION | Captain Harry Kane Against Swansea? | Fantasy Premier League Tips
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Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Roberto Firmino lead the line for Gameweek 5 – Captain Kane, right?
We've written and produced this article just before tonight's (Tuesday's) Champions League action, but now the news has trickled through that Paul Pogba has suffered a hamstring and is set to miss United's Gameweek 5 fixture against Everton.
Whilst we don't own the Frenchman, a staggering 38% of you do so, let's hope for a speedy recovery for Pogba and we hope you can find a suitable replacement for your FPL teams.
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There is a decision to make in goal this Gameweek, with Rob Elliot and Newcastle having kept 2 consecutive clean sheets, ahead of their home fixture against Stoke.
Ben Foster, meanwhile, also has a favourable fixture, at home to West Ham, but West Brom have failed to keep a clean sheet since Gameweek 2.
For now, Ben Foster gets the nod, with West Ham also looking far from convincing this season, despite getting their first win against Huddersfield on Monday night.
In defence, Cedric Soares and Phil Jones will keep their places, as Southampton travel to an out-of-form Crystal Palace, while Man Utd host Everton.
Crystal Palace are the only team to have failed to score a single goal this season, but having recently sacked Frank de Boer, will they show some fight in Gameweek 5?
Everton, meanwhile, have scored just 2 goals themselves; only Bournemouth and Crystal Palace have managed fewer. Ronald Koeman's side have taken just 7 shots on target this season, which is level with Swansea; no team in the Premier League has managed fewer.
The third spot in defence, for now, is Ben Mee, ahead of a tricky away trip to Anfield.
Initially, the plan was to take Chancel Mbemba on the Wildcard last Gameweek, to play him for Newcastle's home fixture against Stoke, but that was no longer an option after his injury during the international break.
One potential option is to sell Kyle Naughton for a Newcastle defender with the 'Free Transfer'. With Swansea changing formation, he's no longer being used in a wing-back role and while Swansea do have some good fixtures coming up, the same is true for Newcastle.
Ben Mee does have significant goal threat from set pieces though, having already taken 1 attempt per game, on average, with 50% of his efforts finding the target. Liverpool, for the last few seasons, have had a weakness in defending corners.
The plan in midfield for Gameweek 5, was to be able to rotate Tom Carroll out for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Despite Crystal Palace having failed to score so far, a home game against Southampton would have been preferable to Swansea's away trip to Spurs.
However, the Palace midfielder failed to make the matchday squad last Gameweek, so it seems he may have suffered an injury setback in training. We'll monitor the situation there but for now, playing Tom Carroll is the only option.
He is against his former club and looked handy from set pieces against Newcastle last Gameweek, as well as seeing an effort on target denied by a save from the goalkeeper.
Last week wasn't great for Henrikh Mkhitaryan or Mohamed Salah but both midfielders will get another chance for their home fixtures in Gameweek 5.
There are no changes to note upfront, with Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Roberto Firmino lining up once again, each with home fixtures this weekend.
Down the line, it does look like downgrading the Man Utd forward could be an option, despite his regular goals, when the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Alvaro Morata are keeping up with him for cheaper.
But the next 3 games still look good for Lukaku; he's against his former club this weekend, before facing a Southampton side that have won just 1 of 4 games this season and a Crystal Palace side that have failed to win a game so far.
Gameweek 8 could be the time to look at making that move, but we'll visit this again in our Gameweek 7 video.
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Harry Kane announced his return to form with a brace against Everton last Gameweek; he's our standout option for captaincy, with a home fixture against Swansea this weekend for Spurs.
The Swans have conceded a total of 78 goal attempts this season, which is level with Burnley; no Premier League team has conceded more.
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Valentine's day is right around the corner, which means it's time to dust off those old romantic comedy DVDs and pop one in. It appears every state has their favorite romcom. Surprisingly, those who live in certain areas tend to favor some movies over others.
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The success that doesn't just define your business— it defines who you are.
And while the traditional prospecting tactics of the 1980s aren't the worst thing in the world?
They represent the you-in-training, NOT the you who has arrived.
You HAVE been able to survive somewhat in your biz thus far, otherwise you probably wouldn't be reading this.
But this is about more than surviving. It's about THRIVING.
What would it feel like to thrive in your life & business, never having to worry whether your next paycheck was going to be enough?
What would it feel like to know that when you & your spouse go on date night, the check is covered with the extra money you're making in your biz?
What would it feel like to be able to take your family to Disneyland or even Graceland if that's your fancy?
What would it feel like to know all your efforts and hard work are paying off without you having to DO MORE?
Isn't it time for your prospects to:
I'm here to tell you that all of this is possible.
And that's where Rock Your Biz on Instagram comes in.
I'm Charity Nicole, THE Instagram Rockstar + Social Signup Strategist.
I'm here to show you how I was able to create an awesome income in my direct sales business using Instagram as my primary method of signing up new people. AND of course– how YOU can, too!
I realized that all the network marketing, MLM & direct sales companies out there aren't teaching their reps the RIGHT way to use social media to build their businesses… so I do.
I realized that most companies don't teach their reps how to close prospects using social media… so I do.
I realized that most companies don't show you how to grow your business in your sleep… so I do.
I'm going to help you earn more residual income using INSTAGRAM so YOU can be in charge of your future, create the paycheck of your dreams & make the legacy you're dreaming of a reality.
Instagram is the BEST platform to meet the soon-to-be friends that will help your business thrive. If you don't learn Instagram, you're not just missing the boat— you're missing out on the mega cruise-ship of a lifetime.
Let's LOCK ARMS on your biz journey and get #InstaHappyRich together!
It's time to make social media FUN again.
Inside Rock Your Biz on Instagram, here's what awaits you:
6 powerful sparkle steps with my personal guidance coaching you every step of the way which is totally stellar for you because it outlines exactly what you'll need to do in your business. You'll never be left wondering if something will work…
My top-secret Marketing Without Manipulation™ method which will help you SOAR because you'll see how you can run your biz with grace, integrity, fun AND success and never drive yourself crazy again.
I've been implementing these powerful methods since 2013 and I'm ready to share with you all these amazing strategies that I've tested and used myself. I'm totally dumping out my brain so you can learn how to achieve the success I saw getting sales easily using this delicious platform.
Lemme break down exactly what you get when you join us for Rock Your Biz on Instagram:
Sparkle Step 1:
Become a Social Media Maven
{Value: $297}
This is THE foundation on which everything else you do rests. If you DON'T have these principles in place, your marketing will be scattered and feel exhausting. I'm giving you the road map to success in this Sparkle Step where you'll dig into WHY Instagram is the new Facebook & how you can leverage this magical platform even BETTER than ANYTHING else to run your business.
You'll be able to:
- Craft your personal, awe-inspiring story so potential customers & teammates will resonate with you
- See how easy & fast it is to grow your business using Instagram and get over the dreaded fear of selling
- Embrace the NEW algorithm & know why "duplication" = death to your biz
- Properly set up your Instagram account for SUCCESS
- Hold the key to winning over the hearts of your audience
Extra-Special BONUS!
Your Hero's Journey: Craft Your Story Glitter Guide
Sparkle Step 2:
Become a Prospect Princess
{Value: $297}
Get ready for your CONTENT CRASHCOURSE! I'm giving you the magic elixir here: the perfect combo of posting stuff that feels true to your edge AND also appeals to your audience. This Sparkle Step will not only delve deep into finding sweet content ideas but also will have continually updated "sparkle files" that will help you in a pinch. This is something I've never seen done by anyone else in a program, so I dug deep and thought: "If I was me moving through this program, what would absolutely BLOW ME AWAY and give me the solution to my problems?" And the answer is: THESE SECRET SPARKLE FILES.
You'll be able to:
- Post magazine-style content that your audience will devour (AND you won't need to be on social media 24/7 to get their attention!)
- Pick your ideal audience's brain to create what they're craving
- Post what feels GOOD to YOU as well as your ideal prospect so you aren't simply screaming for likes, but creating CHANGE instead
- Laser focus on other rockstar entrepreneurs you want in your biz
- Get clear on WHO you are serving and thus whom you are creating content for
- Become the person your prospects have been waiting for
Extra-Special BONUSES!
Be a Prospect Princess Glitter Guide
Make It Shimmer Glitter Guide
Sparkle Step 3:
Become InstaFamous
{Value: $297}
You want engagement? I'll SHOW YA engagement! Not only do we want people caring about your posts, BUT we want to obviously generate more numbers in your notifications box ANNDD your paycheck. #AmIRight?! Let's get LOADS of new followers coming to your profile every single day to check out what you have to offer!
You'll be able to:
- Thrive inside the new algorithm
- See ACTUAL CUSTOMERS liking and commenting on your stuff instead of just other distributors
- Set short-term goals to track how more followers = more money
- Keep the followers you have obsessed with you & your posts
- Use unique, specialized hashtags that will captivate your potential customers from the start
Extra-Special BONUSES!
#InstaFamous: Track Your Stardom Glitter Guide
Competitor Crush Glitter Guide
Sparkle Step 4:
Clone Yourself
{Value: $297}
Here in this Sparkle Step, you are going to learn what I believe to be one of the most important keys to true freedom: maximizing your time! We are going to SAVE you mega-tons of energy using systems to help you be in multiple places at once it would seem… without breaking any rules! We're going to concentrate on running all your marketing in just a few hours a week TOTAL so you can concentrate on the other important part: signing the people up and getting them started right.
You'll be able to:
- Automatically schedule posts at the absolute best time of day (it's different for everyone!)
- Keep your profile popular
- Set up the ultimate strategy to bring in followers galore using my Marketing without Manipulation™ method {Example: 30 minutes for me = 35 followers. #Amazing}
- Brilliantly love up your audience without tons of effort
- Choose an Instagram theme, then map, batch & bang it out!
Extra-Special BONUS!
Choose Your Own Instaventure Glitter Guide
Sparkle Step 5:
Become a Signup Siren
{Value: $297}
Once you have loads of peeps coming to your profile from everything you've learned + implemented so far, you have to know how to actually sign them up! These steps will set you apart from the sea of other direct sellers out there. Your prospects will be able to sense your dedication and sincerity, so they ONLY choose you! You'll also learn about how to create charming captions that will make your audience swoon + drool over your offers. You'll know exactly the kind of words that will make people FEEL something toward what you have to offer so you can touch their soul, reel in the sale and help them get the result they're dreaming of!
You'll be able to:
- Keep in contact with your red-hot prospects easily
- Direct them to a customized place to contact you (HINT: it's NOT your generic company website)
- Use my "yellow brick road" method to help your prospects take action FAST
- Stand out as a LEADER amongst the sea of other reps in your company
Extra-Special BONUSES!
Conquer Those Conversions Glitter Guide
Conversation Queen Glitter Guide
Sparkle Step 6:
WINstagram- Become InstaHappyRich
{Value: $297}
Now that you have people coming to you every day, step up your game with winning power strategies! You will be leaps & bounds ahead of ALL the other direct sellers. Here in this last Sparkle Step, we're gonna wrap up with some extra tidbits you can add to your Instagram marketing now that you have all the main systems down. We're gonna chat about contests: how to use them, what rules you need to set and how to use various analytics systems to know what's working for you and other little sprinklings of Insta-awesomeness.
You'll be able to:
- Get people to refer you to their friends
- Manage your Instagram in 20 minutes a day or less
- Know exactly what to do every day to grow your biz on autopilot
- Keep people coming back to you
Extra-Special BONUSES!
Classy Contests Glitter Guide
Work-Smart Cookie Glitter Guide
And if that wasn't enough? You also gain these sizzling BONUSES because I LOVE you!
BONUS Course- #SparkleHappyRich:
Become a Photo Queen {of Hearts}
{Value: $197}
This is THE Instagram Photo Class that will help you create beautiful, sparkly images full of YOUR personality so that you can attract prospects that will love you easily through your social media profiles!
When you start #SparkleHappyRich: Photo Queen of Hearts, I'll walk you through the surprisingly easy and FUN process of creating original, unique, glittery graphics so you can fill up your feed IMMEDIATELY with the posts first-time visitors will adore and, in turn? They'll become not only FANS, but CUSTOMERS.
In this 100-minute video series + 2 PDF Cheatsheets, you'll:
- Stand out in a sea of other reps on social media using glorious, custom photos
- Make awe-inspiring, share-worthy pics using specialty tools & apps I personally use
- Create amazing photos without expensive software that will hook your future customer upon first finding you
- Learn the secrets to simple graphic design that no one else is teaching you, simply + affordably
- Utilize my special methods to create beautiful imagery whether on your computer, tablet, Android or iPhone
- Get access to exclusive Glitter Guides that will save you hours of time scouring your app store
- Inspire referrals through viral tagging and sharing (ooh la la!)
BONUS Course- #SparkleHappyRich:
Video Made the Instagram Star
{Value: $197}
This is THE Instagram Video Class that will greatly increase your results because you'll be able to use video in your posts to help your prospects get to know you better, in turn, helping them make the decision to work with you.
When you start #SparkleHappyRich: Video Made the Instagram Star, I'll walk you through the surprisingly easy and FUN process of creating original, unique videos so you can fill up your feed IMMEDIATELY with the posts first-time visitors will adore and, in turn? They'll become not only FANS, but CUSTOMERS.
In this 30-minute video series + 2 PDF Cheatsheets, you'll:
- Build that super FUN connection face-to-face with your prospects
- Make awe-inspiring, share-worthy vids using specialty tools & apps I personally use
- Create amazing videos without expensive software that will hook your future customer upon first finding you
- Learn the secrets to easy video creation that no one else is teaching you, simply + affordably
- Utilize my special methods to be the one they can't forget about whether on your computer, tablet, Android or iPhone
- Get access to exclusive Glitter Guides that will save you hours of time scouring your app store
- Spark the love by becoming their new Insta Bestie (ooh la la!)
You'll gain IMMEDIATE ACCESS to ME in
our private, members-only Sparkly Student Sisterhood private FB group
{Value: priceless}
Let me help you move through the material without confusion or headache starting from DAY ONE! Ask any Q about the material and I'll be there to help! You'll ALSO gain new friends in the form of your #BizBestie mastermind inside the community of other entrepreneurs just like you. This gives you the environment AND accountability to IMPLEMENT what you're learning in the Rock Your Biz on Instagram Program with MY personalized guidance. The best part? You're never alone. We're all in this together!
Welcome to your new favorite community:
- Q & A anytime with me on private threads
- FB LIVE streams once per month for face-to-face time + extra support
- Extra tidbits to help you build your biz on Instagram
- Access to other direct sellers to play + mastermind with
Lemme give you a quick rundown of EVERYTHING you're gaining by joining us!
1. ALL the Sparkle Step Modules ($1782 VALUE!)
2. BONUS: Instagram Photo Course! ($197 VALUE!)
3. BONUS: Instagram Video Course! ($197 VALUE!)
4. ALL the Sparkle Files for endless content ideas ($97 VALUE!)
5. Your Hero's Journey: Craft Your Story Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
6. Be a Prospect Princess Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
7. Make It Shimmer Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
8. #InstaFamous: Track Your Stardom Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
9. Competitor Crush Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
10. Choose Your Own Instaventure Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
11. Conquer Those Conversions Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
12. Conversation Queen Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
13. Classy Contests Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
14. Work-Smart Cookie Glitter Guide ($47 VALUE!)
15. Complete VIP access to me in our #InstaHappyRich private Facebook Group ($1000 VALUE!)
It's an absolutely incredible amount of training, inspiration, sparkle and attention.
You aren't going to pay anywhere near that today, though.
You're not even going to pay HALF of that, which is $1871.
You aren't even going to pay $1500 or $1200.
When you join Rock Your Biz on Instagram today, your TOTAL investment is MUCH LOWER.
YES, PLEASE! I need this more than CHOCOLATE!
Aww, shucks! Right now, we're closed for entry. We'll open again later this year! In the meantime, email email@example.com and I'll let ya know if a spot opens up while you're waiting! 🙂
Check out the Instamazing student wall-of-fame!
"Honestly, I wasn't sure Instagram COULD be taught as well as it has been in this program. Before I started Rock Your Biz on Instagram I had about 300 followers, mostly ghost followers. I was receiving no engagement or interest and putting up spammy posts without realizing I was working social media wrong. After gaining a further understanding of how to use Instagram properly, I have completely fallen in LOVE with the platform. I now have over 9000 active, engaged followers. I receive 15+ DMs a day from potential customers and team members. I have not had to cold message ANYONE. I have gone from $0 in commission each month to actually being able to work from home with a matching income!"
~ Sarah Pfeiffer, Beauty Guide at Limelight by Alcone
"My IG following has increased DRAMATICALLY since I started the program. I started at about 400 and now have over 4000 in just 6 months! Charity walked through everything step-by-step so it was easy to implement, even as a beginner. I've become more confident in my posting now and the way I run my feed. I've also acquired the skills to research instead of just being random. Rock Your Biz on Instagram contains quality information & NOT just fluff! It's the first program I purchased that ACTUALLY gave me what I needed to implement. Very easy to follow and goes at a good pace. A lot of programs give redundant information that doesn't really add any value, but THIS program gives SO MUCH BANG for the buck!"
~ Rhonda Brzozowiec, Wrapreneur at It Works! Global
Why is #InstaHappyRich the Sparkle School for you?
As you learn how to post the kinds of things your audience is craving to see, write the kind of captions that will reel them in and put the joy back into your business by using social media instead of IT using YOU, you'll grow your biz steadily + consistently over time.
I can help YOU:
- get new prospects coming to you every month so you have a steady stream of leads & sales coming in all the time
- grow your paycheck without having to try so hard (who wouldn't want that?)
- greatly improve your social media presence so you stand out as a leader among the ocean of other reps in your company
- improve your confidence when talking to new people about your biz so they want to join you
- feel proud of this
businesslegacy you're building for your family (because you deserve so much more than feeling discouraged or disheartened about your future)
- finally feel successful so people will take you AND your business seriously
- start becoming more & more free from the bonds of a soul-crushing 9-5 job that doesn't truly fulfill you so you can focus on what's really important to you
- get closer to freeing your spouse from a job that really doesn't pay that much considering all the time he spends away from you (and your kids)
- be able to attract more suitable prospects every day that WANT your help to change their lives & get results
- finally enjoy working your business without fear that the paycheck might not be enough to cover that electricity bill or the mortgage
- be a woman of influence so that over time, you'll grow more and more successful
- feel secure knowing that your biz will help provide for you and your family's needs
- feel confident in know-how, knowledge and business wisdom to attract and keep new people signing up
- feel the peace & satisfaction knowing that you're equipped with exactly the skills you need to make this freedom life happen
Ready to say "I DO!"? Enroll with us TODAY!
"I have to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Charity! After implementing Rock Your Biz on Instagram, I am receiving more and more messages from eager-to-buy followers! My followers say things like, 'I have 2 other friends that sell it, but I wanna buy from YOU.' The Sparkle Steps have made such a difference in my business and I feel so much more confident across the board! I was able to promote to a new level in my biz this past month and I'm so grateful my friend shared the WONDER that is Charity with me!"
~ Jennifer Christie-Augenstein, Wrapreneur at It Works! Global
"BAM! I am SO EXCITED to report I just got an order from my Instagram account! I'm posting more quality content and just feeling so good after going through Rock Your Biz on Instagram."
~ Bethany Fleener Hickey, Life & Success Coach
You'll become an Instagram Rockstar who knows THE RIGHT kind of people to connect with so you can grow your team, your customer base AND your paycheck.
Still have Q's? I have answers.
"How long does the program last? Will I only have access for 6 weeks?"
Check it out: you TOTALLY have lifetime access to the material and group. How exciting is that?! But the program is MEANT to be completed over the course of 6 weeks to truly understand, absorb and implement for lasting results.
"Will I be able to get personal help or ask questions about the material and action plans?"
Yes, ABSOLUTELY! Anytime, pop into our private members-only Facebook group and ask away. I'm here for you and questions are answered by me personally within about 48 hours.
"What if I don't have TIME to learn a new social media platform?"
Listen, I know learning a new social media platform can be totally exhausting to think about… Learning a new skill is always going to take some time, but let me ask you: do you think your time is spent WELL by handing out business cards, or doing events hoping some good people will show up or spending an hour doing a presentation with 5 people there and it's super awkward… Or do you think it would be BETTER served by targeting hundreds of the EXACT right people likely to buy from you in just minutes a day so you can spend more time with your family (instead of feeling those pangs of guilt for working too hard when you could be with your babies)?
"Well, isn't Facebook enough?"
You've probably heard me say Facebook is mostly pay-to-play. It's SO hard to gain traction in your biz without either advertising there or spending hours a day posting in groups and other weird things… You have fierce competition fighting to be seen on Facebook as well as a hefty learning curve/ad budget should you go that route.
"Do people really buy stuff from people they met on Instagram?"
You bet your booty they do! I would sit in my bathtub at midnight closing sales from customers time and time again on Instagram. I know they do!
"Can I really grow my following like you?"
Yes, yes, and yes! It's not as hard as you think! You just have to be consistent and learn the secrets I teach about in the program.
"There are already SO MANY people in my company on Instagram."
That may be true. I really do understand where you're coming from. But I want you to look around. How many of them are TRULY unique in what they're offering? They might be in the exact same company as you, but when YOU are in alignment with your purpose and posting on Instagram about things that are unique to you and YOUR ideal audience that I'm gonna help you get in touch with, you have NO competition.
"I'm pretty sure I'm gonna love this almost as much as strawberry cheesecake, but just in case, what's your refund policy?"
Please know, girlie that I put out Neiman Marcus quality stuff, and I KNOW that you're gonna be over-the-moon happy with your enrollment, however, if something doesn't float your boat, you may request a refund within 14 days by writing to Charity [at] CharityNicole.me.
You deserve to be THIS excited about your future:
"Eeek! Today, I signed up a new marketing partner in Canada! It's the first day we've launched there and I never would have been able to introduce my business to this gal if it weren't for Charity and this awesome training."
~ Elizabeth Pennywell, Bridal Stylist
YES, PLEASE! I need this more than CHOCOLATE!
Aww, shucks! Right now, we're closed for entry. We'll open again later this year! In the meantime, email email@example.com and I'll let ya know if a spot opens up while you're waiting! 🙂


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Jets reportedly decline option on tackle Ryan Clady, making him a free agent
The free-agent depth at offensive tackle appears to be getting a bit deeper. The New York Jets opted not to pick up the option on offensive tackle Ryan Clady, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
Jets won't be picking up LT Ryan Clady's option for 2017, as @AdamSchefter just tweeted. He's a free agent.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 15, 2017
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Clady, who was due to make $10 million in 2017, has been named to two Pro Bowls. The Jets cut the 30-year-old tackle before Wednesday's deadline, which would have triggered a $2.5 million bonus.
Clady, who spent his first eight years in the league with the Broncos, was limited to just nine games last season in New York due to a season-ending shoulder injury.


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"Dr Demartini's session was something I have never experienced before. Prior to this I had been going through a great depression which had affected all areas in my life. I had felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel and there was such a low point when I didn't see the point in anything anymore. I had let everything that had happened to me, from a job loss to the loss of various relationships that were important to me to affect me so much and I got to a very dark place, to the point where I didn't know me anymore and I had all this baggage weighing me down. In the session with Dr Demartini every single bag was let go off. The questions that he had asked me and the way that he made me see things was truly amazing! I never thought it would be possible to let go of the battles that I had been fighting with anger, hatred and hurt but he made me see that everything that had happened was meant to happen and he made me feel the power of gratitude and see and I experienced the true value of the word gratitude and that was incredibly freeing.
After the session I felt like I could breathe again. I felt contentment for the first time in ages. I had tears of gratitude in my eyes which was something that I have never experienced before and the most amazing thing of it all, is that I still feel that now, it wasn't a fleeting moment, It was a change in lifestyle, I felt inspired and for someone who was at the hands of depression, the feeling of inspiration was something that I has lost years ago,and to feel that again. To feel the word "hope" which was a word that I previously despised was and is such a gift. I describe him as a sort of a "window cleaner" and I told him it was as if I was staring out of a dirty dark window all this time and he came and cleaned my window swipe by swipe and I can see clearly now.
I have taken away so many life lessons from Dr Demartini, the main lesson being, the immense power of thought and how much our thoughts control us and affect our lives. I now see things in a different light, I listen more to my inner thoughts and self and reflect and evaluate more than ever. I am so grateful on a daily basis to the point that I have started a gratitude journal that I write in every evening and I really feel the blessings in my life now, when before all I saw was the darkness. I now feel so inspired to help those that suffer with depression and get the message out there that there is hope and that you can come out of it."


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This parapolitical mindquest by Catskill artist Matt Bua lies at the crossroads of archeology and regional revisionist history. Talking Walls scrutinizes the oft-repeated story of the origins of the Northeast's famed stone walls. Were 252,000 miles of stone walls—enough to reach the far side of the moon—in fact built by European colonists in a period of roughly 100 years, or are they perhaps much, much older? Employing a mountain of testimony from archaeological sources, popular history, and hands-on investigation, Bua's book draws closer to a profound new reading of our shared landscape and its ancient past. Talking Walls includes a case study of a stone wall complex in Kiskatom, on the western edge of the town of Catskill.
- 315pp.
- 6'' x 9'' x 0.75''
- hashtag:#talkingwalls
- Free Reading Commons
This item originated from: Pilot Editions


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Amazon's Kindle becoming the iPod of eBooks
Amazon's Kindle device - the electronic book reader billed as the "iPod of e-books" - has proven to be a massive success for the online retailer.
Amazon.com boss Jeff Bezos has been pretty tight-lipped on just how many Kindles the company has sold, but a company source has apparently leaked facts and figures to the Techcrunch blog.
Kindle users have spent a lot of money buying content to load onto their new eBook devices, including digital books, newspapers, and blogs. The device has received positive reviews for its revolutionary electronic-paper display, and wireless connectivity.
The strong popularity of the Kindle has apparently surprised even Amazon itself. The eBook reader initially launched last November at a cost of $399. Once inventory problems were sorted out, Amazon dropped the price slightly to $359 which encouraged a second wave of sales.
It's believed Amazon could be looking at launching a new student-oriented Kindle, aimed at the education textbook market where college textbooks can cost students over $500 a semester.
* TechCrunch: We Know How Many Kindles Amazon Has Sold: 240,000
* Arts Technica: Despite flaws, Kindle a $100m success for Amazon
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7:34 am, August 06, 2008
Now we're talking.
Would love to get a look at that.
It's true, for the cost of two or three text books you could read them all!
1:36 pm, August 06, 2008
WOuldn't it be great if you could get them in New Zealand... . . . . .
Right now they won't ship them out of North America and won't download content either, so there's no point in doing a parallel import!.


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State Approves Buck Creek Water
The Washington Department of Health has approved the water quality of the new Buck Creek Slow Sand Filtration System. Water from the plant has been switched into the water distribution system and the wells are being put on half-time standby status to allow them to recharge. The Washington Department of Ecology still has to issue a new water rights ruling before the moratorium on new water hookups can be lifted, but that is expected by the end of August. The City praised the cooperative efforts of the state agencies and especially the instrumental hands-on efforts of Governor Gregoire to get the City the water it needs.