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To get the ball rolling in the Punjabi movie industry this year, 'Punjab Singh' is in readiness to hit the big screens on this Friday (19/01/2018). From the looks of the trailer, it is evident enough that Punjab Singh is a movie based on crimes, throwing light on how some innocent individuals are also forced to walk on this dreaded path. Directed by Taj, the …Read More »
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Kul Sidhu, Ashish Duggal Interview | Jora 10 Numbaria
Watch Kul Sidhu and Ashish Duggal in an exclusive conversation with Punjabi Mania where they talk about their Upcoming Punjabi Film Jora 10 Numbaria which releases in cinemas on September 1, 2017.Read More »
Box Office: Jora 10 Numbaria, Punjabi Movie
Box Office Collections of Punjabi Movie Jora 10 Numbaria starring Deep Sidhu, Dharmendra, Hobby Dhaliwal, Mukul Dev, Ashish Duggal & others. Directed by Amardeep Singh Gill. East Punjab Region Day 1 – Rs. 7,00,000 Day 2 – Rs. 6,10,000 Day 3 – Rs. 8,50,000 Day 4 – Rs. 4,00,000 Day 5 – Rs. 4,30,000 Day 6 – Rs. 4,00,000 Day 7 – Rs. 3,50,000 Total …Read More »
Movie Review: Jora 10 Numbaria, Punjabi Movie
Movie Review of Punjabi Movie Jora 10 Numbaria starring Deep Sidhu, Dharmendra & others. Directed by Amardeep Singh Gill. Star cast: Dharmendra, Deep Sidhu, Sardar Sohi, Hobby Dhaliwal, Mukul Dev, Ashish Duggal, Mukesh Tiwari, Mahabir Bhullar, Yaad Grewal, Kul Sidhu, Neetu Pandher, Aman Hundal Director: Amardeep Singh Gill Producer: Mandeep Singh Sidhu Music: Sunny Bawra, Inder Bawra, Sachin Ahuja Genre: …Read More »
Music of 'Jora 10 Numbaria' relased today in Chandigarh
When a man decides that he will do things the way he wants, nobody can stop him and if he owns the power he is unstoppable. Film 'Jora 10 Numbaria' is based on four P's that is Politics, Power, Police and Punjab. The film is produced by Amardeep Singh Gill and Mandeep Singh Sidhu. The story is written and directed …Read More »
Teaser Trailer: Jora 10 Numbaria
Watch the action packed teaser of Jora 10 Numbaria starring the legendary Dharmendra and Deep Sidhu in the lead roles. "Politics is the last refuge of the scoundrels" – Jora 10 Numbaria is a movie which depicts the internal nitty gritty of the nexus between Politics, Police administration and more over organized crime in the region of Punjab. Movie releasing …Read More »
Saavi – Ek Anokhi Dulhan will show the bitter truth of the society
Made under the banner of Sahaj Productions, the movie "Saavi – Ek Anokhi Dulhan", depicts the truth behind the female barter system which is still exists in our society. Its music was released here today and on this occasion the Producer said that this film is based on a tradition called Batta-Satta, which is a female barter system which is …Read More »
Yet another short film by Navtej Sandhu goes to Cannes
Goraya Productions' first short punjabi film GAWACHI PAGG (The Lost Turban), Directed by Navtej Sandhu & Produced by Dharam Singh Goraya has been officially selected for the prestigious "70th Cannes Film Festival" to be held in France from 17-28 May 2017 in the "Short Film Corner" category. Based on the story written by the well known novelist Jaswant Singh Kanwal, …Read More »
Needhi Singh performs poorly in Week 1
Needhi Singh collected Rs 17,00,000 in it's Opening Weekend, then it could add only another Rs. 14,00,000 on the remaining 4 weekdays taking it's total to Rs. 31,00,000 gross in East Punjab region. The film has collected very poorly and shall finish among the bottom grossers of the year. The likes of Once Upon a Time in Amritsar and Dulla …Read More »
Teaser Trailer: Gawachi Pagg – The Lost Turban
GAWACHI PAGG ਗਵਾਚੀ ਪੱਗ (The Lost Turban) Story : Jaswant Singh Kanwal Screenplay-Dialogues : Jaswant Singh Kanwal, Navtej Sandhu Music : Anuj Chaturvedi Makeup : Balwinder Bharti Editor : Aakash Pasricha Stills : Rajiv Kumar Poster Design : DPS Bhullar (Aust.), Catch Motion Studio (USA) Online Partner : United Punjabi (USA) Digital Partners : GhaintPunjab.com, Simply Bhangra, Punjabi Mania Asstt. …Read More »


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The following information about this luthier was submitted on 9/29/2004 via 188.8.131.52 by Clare Chu. It has not been verified by Violinist.com, which takes no responsibility for its accuracy.
Phone: 408 298-8168
Website: http://www.kamimotostrings.com
Builds violins and/or bows? No
Sells? Yes
Repairs? Yes
Opinions expressed below are those of their authors alone.
Current employees:
Jon Li - He is the owner, the bow master, magician, you name it. He's very amiable and is always down to chat with his customers, when he's not busy of course. If you need help choosing or fixing a bow, he is the guy to talk to. Speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Sophia Li - Jon's wife also works in the shop, she primarily handles paperwork but when the going gets tough she works really well with customers, particularly kids. She was a violin player so if the shop is busy she can help you with violin needs. She, like her husband, speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Vincy Li - The daughter! She also handles a lot of paperwork like her mom but is a very accomplished violinist. Very friendly and is always making me laugh. Speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Jim - I actually don't remember his last name but he's been with the shop as long as I can remember. When I came in as a small elementary school violin player he was there helping me. He does repairs and is super friendly. He makes me laugh way too much. He does a lot of bass work and does some other stringed instrument repairs like lutes and stuff. Speaks English, maybe (Mandarin I'm not sure), Cantonese, and Spanish. He usually works way in the back though.
David Smith - Cello/Bass player. Unbelievably friendly. He is always making customers laugh and he really makes this place a comfortable place to work in. We are always cracking jokes with each other and singing songs randomly in the shop. He also does some minor repair work. He's also teaching himself the violin and is getting pretty good.
Judy Roberts - Cello player. She actually played professionally in Germany for 25 years and has finally decided to step away from the rush of professional musicianship and come to this quaint violin shop. She's pretty, laughs a lot, and is very honest and truthful. She has a vast knowledge about professional life so all you have to do is ask! She's fluent in English and German.
Jason Lee - Jon is actually commissioning him from China to do repairs from the shop. He only speaks Cantonese with a minimal amount of English and does repairs. He, like Jon, is a magician. He does repairs that I don't think are possible.
Jonathan Pak - Me. I'm a 20-year-old student. I'm a former student of UCSD but currently enrolled at De Anza and will later transfer to Berkeley or UCLA for mechanical engineering. So no, I'm not a music major but I am a student teacher for the violin. I love to laugh a lot, chat with, and meet new people. I try to be as honest as I can in the shop and make sure people get the most bang for buck worth for the violin or accessory that they are pursuing. I am fluent in English and semi-fluent in Korean and Japanese. =].
Peter Hwang - My good friend back from my high school orchestra days. He's an amazing violinist and also the king of bows. I say that not jokingly. He literally goes through all the bows testing them out. So if you want advice on a bow and Jon is busy. He can help you a lot. He's currently at UCLA but works at Kamimoto's in the summer. Speaks English and Mandarin.
Danny Sheu - Posted earlier in this. I know him from back in my high school orchestra days as well. He's a viola major at UCLA so his knowledge of the violin and viola is astounding. He speaks English and Mandarin I think. Like our friend Peter, he works in the summer but may be busy in the future with professional music camps because he will be a professional. =]
Retired: Hideo Kamimoto (former owner, though he stills drop by in do some guitar and other random wooden instrument repairs), Susan (forget her last name but she was the nice lady who played the cello, she's retired to Utah), Nori (he is actually very busy and does not work in our shop in anymore due to lack of time, very friendly and has a ridiculous knowledge about every instrument)
=[. I know. The string prices were getting absurd, but some of the employees were able to do some major price slashes particularly on the strings. I still think the strings are rather expensive but the Pirazzis are now around $65/set.
To be honest, even though I work here I don't buy the strings here. However, if you are a faithful customer, often times our shop owner lets us throw in some goodies for you. =]
Yikes! I'm sorry if that happened. Probably one of the employees who are probably not as good a connoisseur as you may have misevaluated it. I would suggest next time (hopefully there is one) that you ask our shop owner Jon Li for an evaluation cause he is an expert bowmaker.
Their repairmen are very thorough in the work that they do, and they are very good at dealing with younger players due to having a large selection of smaller size instruments both for sale and for rental.
The owner, Jon Li, is a skilled bowmaker and repairman, and other luthiers have been known to refer customers to him when dealing with more advanced bows.

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Thomas G. Goddard, JD, PhD, founded Integral Healthcare Solutions, LLC, in January 2002, as an accreditation and compliance consulting firm.
As the former Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of URAC, he had developed a deep understanding of the world of healthcare accreditation, an understanding he wanted to bring to healthcare organizations applying for accreditation. Already an expert in healthcare compliance from his previous work in managed care and insurance regulation, Dr. Goddard had a vision of IHS as a first-in-class consulting firm that could address both accreditation and compliance needs of IHS's clients.
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- Judy Coon, RPh, CPh, CGP, Senior Pharmacy Consultant
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Before going into health care consulting, Dr. Goddard was Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of URAC. While at URAC and more recently as a consultant to URAC, he served on accreditation review teams of more than 200 HMOs, PPOs, and health Web sites. In addition, Dr. Goddard served as the Project Manager in URAC's successful effort to obtain deemed status as an accreditation organization (AO) from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Dr. Goddard also has served as:
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- Counsel for Government and Media Relations for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners;
- President and CEO of the Goddard Public Affairs Corporation; and
- Executive Director of the Alliance for Consumer Rights.
Dr. Goddard received his B.A. in political science, his law degree from the University of Arizona, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from George Mason University. His doctoral dissertation was on physician decision-making.
Lesley Malus Reed, MHSA, President
Lesley Malus Reed, MHSA, President of Integral Healthcare Solutions, has served as accreditation reviewer and/or consultant to more than 250 healthcare entities. Her focus is in the areas of quality improvement, network management, credentialing, customer service, and information systems. She is one of the nation's leading experts in provider credentialing and has extensive experience in restructuring and organizing departments.
Before joining Integral Healthcare Solutions in 2003, Ms. Malus Reed served as Manager of URAC's HMO, PPO, Credentials Verification Organization and Worker's Compensation Network accreditation programs. In that capacity, she was an active participant in standards development, applicant education, and government relations.
Ms. Malus Reed also worked in the Canadian Health Care system, where she played a key role in the merger of the first department of McGill's five teaching hospitals. Ms. Malus Reed also worked for Aetna of the Mid-Atlantic, working in information systems with an emphasis on statistical data tracking and trending, network management, contracting, quality management and credentialing.
Ms. Malus Reed's graduate degree is a Masters in Health Services Administration, with a specialty in hospital mergers.
Susan DeMarino, RN, MSHS, CPHQ, RNC, Chief Clinical Officer
Susan DeMarino, RN, MSHS, CPHQ, RNC, has more than 36 years of experience in the health care industry. In her 16 years at URAC Ms. DeMarino served in various roles, including Reviewer, Director, Vice President of Accreditation, and Strategic Planning Advisor. She also chaired the Quality Committee of URAC for 2 years and was a Quality Committee member for an additional four years.
Prior to joining URAC, Ms. DeMarino worked at West Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh for 11 years. She worked in critical care step-down, oncology protocol, and case management, both as a case manager and as the Director of the case management department. Her experience also includes serving as the Director of Nursing at a neurological hospital and a Corporate Director of Professional Services at a home health agency.
Ms. DeMarino has a Masters in Health Care and a Bachelors degree in Nursing. She has been a certified case manager for 16 years (RNC) and is a certified professional in health care quality (CPHQ).
Sanalynn Wrigley, BA, Chief Operating Officer
Sana Wrigley joined the Integral Health Solutions team in 2011 as an Administrative Assistant with 8 years of experience in that field. She learned the ins and outs of accreditation while working to finish her BA degree from Goddard College, which she successfully completed in the spring of 2014. Proficient in all things technological and organizational, she has served in nearly every capacity in the company as it has grown.
As Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Wrigley oversees a variety of functions, including:
- Finance
- Technology
- Client Relations
- Compliance
- Administrative Services
Judy Coon, RPh, CPh, CGP, Senior Pharmacy Consultant
A veteran pharmacist and pharmacy accreditation reviewer, Judy Coon has served as a lead reviewer for URAC specialty pharmacy accreditations. In this role, she has conducted both onsite validation reviews and desktop reviews for URAC.
Ms. Coon has also overseen clinical and consultant pharmacist services for a long-term care consulting company. In this role, she has provided oversight of policy and procedure development and implementation for pharmacy service providers. She also has developed standards for clinical pharmacy services and provided training for consultant pharmacists.
Previously, at a variety of pharmacies, Ms. Coon served as
- Director of Pharmacy Operations;
- Director of Clinical Services and Pharmacist in Charge of pharmacy operations and clinical services in senior care pharmacies; and
- Consultant and Staff Pharmacist.
Cynthia Whitaker, RN, BSN, CCM, CPHQ, Senior Clinical Consultant
Cynthia graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelors Degree from the Registered Nursing program as a Summa Cum Laude. She was awarded a Dean's Fellowship to the Graduate School of Nursing.
Cynthia spent several years working in a small rural hospital in Michigan, primarily specializing in Medical-Surgical Nursing and worked as a Team Leader and Charge Nurse, and took her time working in the Emergency Department.
Cynthia left clinical nursing to take a position as a Workers' Compensation Case Manager with a national insurance company, and left there after several years to open her own case management company in northern California, specializing in disability management. After 12 years building the business from a single owner/operator to a corporation with 2 sites in California with 12 nurses and 4 non-clinical staff, she sold that business and tried retirement with her husband on the Pacific Beach of Costa Rica. Bored by retirement, Cynthia and her husband moved to Montana's Rocky Mountains where she began a consulting business for health care companies seeking URAC accreditation.
Six years later, she was hired by URAC and as a Clinical Accreditation Reviewer. In that position, Cynthia was responsible for conducting desktop reviews, post-desktop review conference calls, and onsite validation reviews. She worked for URAC in this position for several years and was then promoted to the position of Accreditation Compliance Reviewer and was thus responsible for the same duties as a Clinical Accreditation Reviewer, but also for investigating complaints against URAC-accredited organizations. Cynthia worked for URAC for nearly 10 years before retiring from URAC and beginning consulting again for companies seeking URAC accreditation.
Cynthia is a Certified Case Manager and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality.
Evelyn B. Burde,BSN, MBA, Associate Consultant
For nearly 20 years, Evelyn Burde has brought her blend of nursing and business experience to a variety of settings in the managed care and healthcare provider worlds. She has served as a clinical nurse and as a nurse coordinator in hospital, long-term care, and home health settings. In addition, she served as a claims examiner for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and a senior healthcare consultant specializing in Medicare and physician practice operations.
More recently, she served as coordinator of clinical resource management at a major university medical center, where she coordinated medical management, QA, and risk management programs.
She gained extensive experience in utilization management and patient care management. At that same medical center, she was promoted to a position from which she oversaw the clinical resource management program, including allocation of personnel to cover all clinical services at the medical center and the integration of the social work department. She also developed and implemented a case management information system and handled appeals of denials by third party payors. Ms. Burde also has recent experience working at a health care services company that automates the insurance claim reimbursement process for consumers. Her experience there included the development of coding, billing, and reimbursement materials for staff and customers, as well as testing solutions for potential customers.
Jeffrey L. Sutch, Associate Consultant
After serving his country in the United States Air Force as a Non Commissioned Officer in the area of logistics, Jeffrey Sutch entered the world of Healthcare Administration in 1991 for a small Third Party Administrator in Florida. Since 2002 Mr. Sutch has acquired a broad knowledge in the arena of Medicare Advantage operational regulatory adherence including: customer service, claims adjudication, risk assessment and management, auditing and monitoring, policies and procedures, training, grievance and appeals, Special Needs Plans (SNP), sales and marketing, provider oversight, and project management.
Mr. Sutch has extensive experience with State and Federal regulatory auditing requirements and brings strategic solutions to the prevention and mitigation of potential government sanctioning.
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A nurse for nearly 30 years, Diane Williams has worked in the world of managed care quality improvement since the late 1980s. An NCQA surveyor since 1995, she has expertise in the following NCQA accreditation and certification products: HP, HIP, DM, CVO, SNP, MBHO, Quality Plus, OC, POC, NHP, and WHP.
Ms. Williams received her Bachelor's degree in nursing from Oregon Health Sciences University, and her Masters of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University. In addition to her work with NCQA, she has served as Editor in Chief of Lippincott's Case Management: Managing the Process of Patient Care, Manager of Utilization and Case Management Services for Aetna Health Plans, Associate Manager Medical Services and Quality Improvement for The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and a nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corp.
Ms. Williams has published articles on disease management, case management, and managed care accreditation since the early 1990s.


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Bath University has been announced as the venue for the fourth race of this winter's Gwent League Series and will take place on the scheduled date of Saturday 9th February 2013. Before this date the club plans to send strong teams to the South-West and Midland Championships but is keen to field strong teams in good numbers at Bath. Athletes wishing to compete at Bath on Saturday 9th February 2013 should contact the Team Manager responsible for their age group and let them knopw of thir availability.
Venue Announced for Fourth Gwent League Fixture
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Fax: +44 (0)1638 668107
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If you are interested in having a horse in training, we have a selection of horses for sale (or for lease, see page), so please give Mark a ring on:
01638 661434 or (mobile) 07799 663339
Sir Percy ex Missouri Chesnut gelding
A very well grown, scopy gelding. Indian Red has been given time to grow and develop into his frame. Like all the offspring of his dam, they have constantly improved as they get older. He has had a few runs for experience and shown promise in them all. We are now getting to the stage where he will be very competitive in every race we run him in. He stays a mile and a half and will certainly get up to two miles with ease. He is also the type to jump a hurdle and is a perfect dual purpose horse for those of you who like both codes. We have not still got anywhere near the bottom of him, and there is tons of improvement to come.
Update: 13th August:
I couldn't be more pleased with how he looks at present and he has done some good fast work these last few weeks. He is now ready to run and is entered at the weekend on the flat and if we get some more rain, it won't be long before he is out over some hurdles. He has been well schooled and jumps smartly. I am sure we will be winning a lot more races under both codes and giving his partnership plenty of excitement.
One quarter share remaining, which can be slipt into two 12.5% shares - Price on application
A report on Mark's selection process:
Yearlings are purchased in the autumn to be prepared and trained for following season. Mark attends the sales worldwide in his search to find the winners of the future.
Pacemaker magazine reported Mark to be one of the top buyers of yearlings. The following shows the selection process that he undertakes for each yearling sale.
"We have bought some fantastic horses at unbelievably good prices over the years. This is where our hard work pays off - we look at almost every horse at each sale and therefore manage to find some exciting prospects.
"As I have said here before, the pedigree can sometimes set the price. But the horses we choose have merit all of their own. We buy yearlings that, in our opinion, have potential as racehorses; this means we do not buy just the pedigree. Athleticism, good-looks, great outlook and correct conformation are what we are looking for - genuine racehorses and potential winners.
"Whether we are spending £2,000 or £200,000 the same selection process is followed. We finally reach our 'to buy' list - some of which we buy but some of those on the list sell for far more than I consider is the right value.
"All I want is to give my owners plenty of enjoyment, so I try to buy them what I consider to be good, sound racehorses with scope for improvement at a fair price."
In addition to purchasing yearlings at auction, we can offer yearlings bred at Dulligham Park Stud. For example, Ted Spread, who was bred at the stud and is the winner of the 2010 Chester Vase, was purchased privately, as was the 2010 listed Galtres Stakes winner, Brushing.
Winning racehorses is what we are looking for and this is our constant aim on behalf of our owners.
The following are just some of the previous purchases made by Mark:
Winner of the St Leger (Gp 1) - Bob's Return (bought for under £15,000 and won in excess of £530,000)
Winner of the Duke of York Stakes (Gp 2) - Steenberg (bought for approx. £15,000 and won over £220,000)
Winner of the Gladness Stakes (Gp 3) - Cool Edge (bought for approx. £750 and won over £100,000)
Winner of the Brigadier Gerard (Gp 3) - Smokey Oakey (bought for approx. £12,000 and won over £140,000)
Winner of the Lily Langtry Stakes (Gp 3) - Astrocharm (bought for under £10,000 and won over £110,000)
Group & Listed placed - Babodana (bought for £15,000 and won over £220,000)
"I am delighted to have had great success for my owners," added Mark. "Owning a racehorse is all about fun, excitement and new experiences, but there are no guarantees - you still need that little bit of luck!"
Once budgets and orders have been agreed, your request can be included in Mark's search for the 'cream of the crop' of young stock.


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Tesco rises after resuming dividends
U.K. stocks traded in tight ranges Wednesday morning, as investors waited for the last release in the September PMI trilogy after the first two reports hugely disappointed and added to concerns about slowing growth.
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The FTSE 100 index was up 0.1% at 7,475.79, but was swinging between small gains and losses.
Meanwhile, the pound rose to $1.3248 from $1.3239 late Tuesday in New York. Sterling has been hit hard in recent days, falling to a three-week low against the dollar on Tuesday after the construction purchasing managers' index missed forecast by a wide mark and indicated the sector is contracting.
The data followed the manufacturing PMI on Monday that also missed forecasts. On Wednesday, the last of the U.K. September PMI releases is due at 9:30 a.m., with the services figure forecast to come in at 53.2, unchanged from August.
"Expectations are set for a steady reading but we believe that there is scope for a surprise to the upside today: stronger retail sales figures and higher consumer confidence levels could see the pound correcting higher and moving towards its $1.3350 resistance level," said Konstantinos Anthis, researcher at ADS Securities, in a note.
Stock movers: Shares of Tesco PLC (TSCO.LN) (TSCO.LN) climbed 1.6% after the supermarkets chain -- the U.K.'s biggest -- said it'll resume dividends (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/tesco-resumes-dividends-as-pretax-profit-jumps-2017-10-04) after pretax profit rose eightfold in the 26 weeks to Aug. 26.
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Business Development Instruction – How To Beat The Worry Of Conference Persons
Just lately I presented a business development schooling session at a meeting. The viewers have been supervisors from all throughout Australia. I gave them a two-minute break and requested them to get up and speak among on their own.
When we resumed I requested how numerous of them created a place of conference someone they didn't know. 1 lonely hand went up in the air. Only one particular!
This was especially critical as the meeting workshop was about building helpful business associations.
The moral of the work out was that we by natural means gravitate toward people we know and like. And it is quick to stick with our latest network of consumers, colleagues and sector contacts.
It can get terrifying when we have to satisfy new people.
But – from a business development perspective – it is exceptionally selfish when we are not courageous sufficient far too reach out to people we really don't know.
It is selfish for us to keep away from participating with people with whom we may perhaps be ready to establish a mutually valuable connection.
I have spoken with numerous consumers and schooling delegates who are reluctant to satisfy new people. They sense a little bit uncomfortable and uncertain of on their own.
Does that audio like you far too?
In numerous scenarios this reluctance is based on self-centred thoughts these kinds of as:
- They wont like me.
- I wont know what to say.
- I'm no superior at little speak.
- My business in new, and I'll search like a starter.
- They will consider I am monotonous.
- It feels bizarre talking to a stranger.
- They all seem to know each and every other. I'll be the odd one particular out.
It is ironic that most people sense the identical way, and could conveniently comfort each and every other. However anyone keeps to the secure associations they by now know.
So, in our efforts to remain within just our comfort zone we act selfishly and do not entirely check out new options.
This can be the kiss of loss of life to a service business. In particular for new companies or people that are trying to broaden into new regions. Conference new people is vital to the achievements of the organisation.
By conference – and entirely participating – with new people (prospective buyers, sector companions, or referral resources) we open the doorways to:
- Understanding about other companies.
- Understanding about new options for us.
- Understanding how other individuals achieve their goals.
- Understanding how not to do one thing.
- Understanding what to do from people who are a lot more expert.
- Understanding that we can cope with increasing our comfort zone.
- Understanding how to be a lot more effective.
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You owe it to on your own and to your business (or to your employer).
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Defending America
David Hackworth
18 Nov 1997
Out in the Iraqi desert the war drums are beating again. And guess what? Our warriors are not ready to fight! They don't have the right training, the right gear or the required numbers to do another Desert Storm.
A sharp observer might say, "Hold on there, Hack. We've spent almost $300 billion a year on intelligence and defense since Schwarzkopf fought round one in the desert. Where did all that money go? "
The simple answer is, it went to pork for racketeers like Senator Trent Lott to buy ships the Navy didn't need, Congressman Newt Gingrich to buy C-130 cargo planes the Air Force didn't want and President Bill Clinton to buy Sea Wolf Submarines and B-2's the Pentagon didn't want in the first place.
To pay for all this fancy gold plated gear, which was good for the defense welfare state and the porkers' reelection chances but bad for the fighters who ain't got the right stuff, Clinton and Congress have slashed our military's personnel strength by almost 35 percent since 1991 and cut the money needed to train those left.
Half filled and untrained rifle squads, platoons, companies, ships and aircrews are the result of this gross dereliction of duty.
A football team that goes on the field without all of its players loses. So do armies, but the price paid is different: Football teams play again whereas losing armies fill bodybags, wave white flags and fill POW camps.
American politicians have been similarly stealing from our troops and placing them in such danger ever since this republic was founded. But in the past, America has always had a few seniors officers such as Generals Smedley Butler, Billy Mitchell and Jim Gavin, who always put their warriors' safety over their own career.
They sounded off when training funds were cut, when pork got priority over needed battle gear and when politicians pushed the wrong strategy or wrong policies. But it's been a long time since a Butler, a Mitchell or a Gavin has worn a brass hat.
This is what the troops say.
-- A Marine officer says, "Last year's M-16 rifle ammunition allowance was cut by 10 million rounds. Only trained marksman win battles."
-- A paratrooper sergeant says, "Training funds in the 82d Airborne Division have been slashed. There's not enough money to train or even to keep up our jump proficiency."
-- A Navy chief petty officer says, " I have had so many pregnant sailors in my division that we can't even maintain 50 percent of manning level."
-- An Air Force pilot says, " At the rate pilots are quitting, by next month my fighter squadron will be unable to fill fifty percent of our cockpits."
-- An infantry leader says, " I honestly believe we will lose the next major conflict. Our soldiers are physically and mentally weak. We, as leaders, have to baby-sit instead of preparing men for combat."
-- A senior Army leader says, " Budgets have plummeted during the past two years. Field commanders are between a rock and a hard place. There are simply not enough dollars to sustain the intensity and quality of training."
-- A warrior leader says, " No administration has ever been so quick to throw our sons and daughters into harm's way in situations which don't threaten our national interests or the security of our nation. Perhaps, if their sons and daughters ever served or were serving, they might take a different approach."
Have you heard of one general or admiral who has sounded off about these conditions? Oh, they talk of moral courage, but it's nothing other than a nice sounding platitude that doesn't apply to them.
I was recently asked by former President Reagan's son Michael what I'd do to correct this obscenity if I were secretary of defense.
I said, "I'd fire 90 percent of the top brass and reach down to the Pattons, Pullers, Doolittles and Burkes and put them in charge."
They would have the guts to tell Clinton and Congress that they have destroyed our nation's fighting ability and to demand our military gets its priorities straight. They'd fall on their swords if the pork-for-votes and social experiments that are gutting our military didn't stop.
Now that's the Army I'd want my sons to fight in.


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Fresh ahi with wasabi and shoyu
Crabmeat, cream cheese, macadamia nuts, mustard plum sauce
Hawaiis favorite pupu! raw ahi, maui onions, sauteed in rice paper
Calamari strips, tropical cocktail sauce
Spicy lilikoi sauce
Guava cocoktil dip
New England style
A bountiful selection of fresh vegetables, garden salads and fresh fruits
Grilled fresh breast of chicken marinated in garlic, ginger and shoyu
Grilled brochettes of teriyaki chicken, steak, peppers, onions and zucchini
Pork ribs glazed with our Original Mango BBQ sauce
A combination of these two island favorites
Mahimahi - sweet and mild dorago, aho flarofulr red meat yellofin tuna, au juicy white steaks brocabill swordfish. One lean whtie game fish. Opakapaka, opah. white moist filet hawiian moon fish
Baked in a garlic, lemon and sweet basil glaze
Lightly dusted in parmesan cheese and bread crumbs topped with lemon and caper butter
Grilled medium, rare, papaya, mustard sauce
Tropical pineapple salsa
Tomato, chili and cumin aioli with black bean, onion and avocado relish
Local style with ginger and cilantro
Shrimp sauteed in garlic butter, on linguine with mushrooms, tomatoes and capers
8 oz Prime top sirloin and crispy coconut shrimp
Fresh hawaiian fish, shrimp, scallops and spinach with coconut and rice noodles
Roasted Australian cold water lobster tail
Prime top sirloin and an australian lobster tail
Griled usda prime beef
Grilled USDA Prime beef marinated in shoyu, ginger and garlic
Pepeiao mushrooms, pinot noir reduction
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Cube Dueling Marvel Dice Masters Out Very Soon!
April 26, 2014 by brennon
WizKids latest game to come to market, Marvel Dice Masters, has been going down a storm in America over the last couple of days and it's already sold out in a lot of places with a reprint having to be ordered. Over in the UK we're getting it around the middle of next week so watch out for it at your local store...
The main starter game is the one you can see above and pits the Avengers against the X-Men although there is no reason for you to stick to that and you can deck/dice build to customise your team in a variety of ways much like a traditional card game. However, the big mechanic in this game is the dice that are drawn out each turn like in Quarriors!
My friends have been going mad about this for weeks now and the store I usually play games at is essentially going to explode when it launches. Twin the Marvel heroes with a neat dice building mechanic for the game AND a very cheap booster buy at around £1 for a few extra dice and a card and you have a game that could very well be the next big thing on the market.
I don't imagine it's going to shift Magic any time soon but it should be a real winner with people.
Have you played this yet?
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Macadamia Sea Salt Bar
Made with Grass-Fed Collagen
Why Use This
Who doesn't love the distinctly buttery, sweet flavor of macadamia nuts with a hint of sea salt? Primal Kitchen Macadamia Sea Salt Bars were created with Mark's favorite nut in mind and they're made with 8,000 milligrams of grass-fed collagen (that's more collagen than a cup of bone broth!), 15 grams of protein (from collagen, nuts and seeds) and only 12 grams of carbs—our lowest carb bar in the Primal Kitchen lineup! Our Macadamia Sea Salt Bars are an excellent source of prebiotic fiber for optimal digestive health and sustained satiation. And, as always, you can count on Primal Kitchen products being gluten, grain, dairy, whey and soy free.
Product FACTS
Suggested Use
A healthy and tasty alternative that's not loaded down with sugar like other energy bars, Primal Kitchen Macadamia Sea Salt bars give you a hearty energy boost with 15 grams of healthy protein (and just 3 grams of sugar). Indulge whenever you are on the go and in need of some fuel, or just in the mood for a delicious snack. It's fast and nutritious fuel for both before and after a workout, as a light breakfast, or even as the perfect after-dinner treat.
Key Benefits
- 15 Grams of Protein from Collagen from Grass-Fed Cows, Nuts & Seeds
- 3 Grams of Sugar
- 12 Grams Total Carbs (7 Grams Net Carbs)
- Excellent Source of Prebiotic Fiber
- 170 Milligrams of Potassium
PRODUCT FACTS:Macadamia Sea Salt Bar
Suggested Use
A healthy and tasty alternative that's not loaded down with sugar like other energy bars, Primal Kitchen Macadamia Sea Salt bars give you a hearty energy boost with 15 grams of healthy protein (and just 3 grams of sugar). Indulge whenever you are on the go and in need of some fuel, or just in the mood for a delicious snack. It's fast and nutritious fuel for both before and after a workout, as a light breakfast, or even as the perfect after-dinner treat.
Key Attributes
- Paleo Approved
- Sweetened with Monk Fruit
- Gluten, Grain, Dairy, Whey and Soy Free
Key Benefits
- 15 Grams of Protein from Collagen from Grass-Fed Cows, Nuts & Seeds
- 3 Grams of Sugar
- 12 Grams Total Carbs (7 Grams Net Carbs)
- Excellent Source of Prebiotic Fiber
- 170 Milligrams of Potassium
Q: What is the inspiration behind this Macadamia Sea Salt Bar flavor?A: The macadamia nut is an all-time favorite of owner and founder of Primal Kitchen Mark Sisson. And mixing flavors of buttery, slightly sweet with a hint of sea salt made creating this bar flavor a no-brainer!
Q: What the heck is collagen?A: Collagen is the protein that holds everything in your body together. It makes up about 30% of all the protein in the human body, and is found in your bones, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues and skin, and plays various roles in your overall health. Collagen production naturally declines with age, reducing the structural integrity of the skin and instigating the weakening of cartilage in joints. You can help make up for decreased collagen production by eating collagen sourced from grass-fed bovines pasture-raised in Brazil.
Q: Why should I eat collagen?A: The collagen protein used in Primal Kitchen Macadamia Sea Salt Bars is collagen hydrolysate from grass-fed cows, which is broken down into individual amino acids and easier to absorb and digest, so it's a preferable alternative to taking collagen in, say, capsule form. Furthermore, it's 100% protein, and we all know the benefits of ingesting clean protein.
Q: Where does your collagen come from?A: We partnered with one of the world's leading collagen suppliers for our bars. They are a European company that sources collagen from grass-fed cows in both Germany and Brazil. They have conducted extensive clinical studies on the benefits of their exact collagen, which is superior to other collagen brands on the market due to their unique manufacturing process.
Q: Are the cows responsible for rainforest destruction in Brazil?A: The cows are feeding on "off forest" land to prevent destruction of the rainforest. In the past decade, virtually all slaughterhouses have followed the lead of the top three meat producers in conducting only off forest feeding. Additionally, our supplier has signed the G-4 agreement that was initiated by Greenpeace to ensure that no new rainforest impact is created based on intensive monitoring and requirements of the G-4 agreement.
Q: What is monk fruit?A: Also called Luo Han Guo, monk fruit is a Chinese herb cultivated for centuries by Buddhist monks. Much like stevia, it's a natural zero calorie delicious and natural way to sweeten without all the extra calories or blood-sugar raising effects of sugar.
Q: What are net carbs?A: You determine the net carb impact of a food by subtracting the grams of fiber from the total grams of carbohydrates. Fiber slows the digestion of carbohydrates and reduces the glycemic burden on the body.
Q: Are there GMOs in the Macadamia Sea Salt Bar?A: Nope! We're working on the Non-GMO certification right now to make it official.
Q: What's the integrity of Primal Kitchen Honey?A: We use Canadian Grade 1 honey. Absolutely no high fructose corn syrup is mixed into our honey, as it is in some other brands.
Q: What is hydrolyzed collagen?A: Hydrolyzed collagen is also called collagen peptides or collagen hydrolysate. The collagen has undergone a process of hydrolysis (separating the molecular bonds between collagen strands with an acid, like lime or enzymes) to reduce the protein into smaller peptides, which renders it more readily bioavailable. The amino acid content of collagen is the same as that of hydrolyzed collagen. Most clinical studies on the benefits of collagen have been conducted using hydrolyzed collagen peptides. Collagen hydrolysate has the same amino acids (and health benefits) as gelatin but different chemical properties. Some people may find collagen hydrolysate easier to digest.
Q: What exactly are natural flavors?A: Don't be alarmed! Our natural flavors are simply cocoa extract with absolutely no MSG or hidden ingredients. We list them as natural flavors per the legal guys. We are looking into calling them what they are on the label moving forward: cocoa extract. Our bar maker in Canada is one of the top facilities in the world (did you know that Canada is ranked #1 in food safety?), and they are just as committed to ingredient integrity as we are.
Q: Do you have a money back guarantee?A: Yes! We offer a 30-day, no questions asked, money back guarantee. If you aren't completely satisfied with the product, simply return it and we'll refund you in no time. (View complete refund terms and return instructions here.)
Customer Reviews
Great sweet-salty bar to grab when you're on the go!Review by Debraon 12/14/2017
Rate this productMy family and I love all the Primal Kitchen grass-fed collagen bars! When life gets busy, it's great to be able to grab a bar, which doesn't contain a lot of junk and fillers, for something quick and easy to eat when we're on the go. Primal Kitchen is a brand we know and can trust for our Primal/Paleo lifestyle.
Great bars!Review by Carolineon 10/2/2017
Rate this productThese make excellent snacks
Great snack.Review by Charlieon 9/15/2017
Rate this productGreat snack but do have to add that all the bars seem to taste very similar. All are great to keep me out of the usual candy bars.
like the tasteReview by Kaylaon 9/8/2017
Rate this productGreat on the go snack!
Best ones yet!Review by Vonnion 9/5/2017
Rate this productThese are my favorite. I need to stop eating chocolate and almonds for a while and it is really hard to find low carb bars or any bars actually that do not have either of these ingredients. So thankful to have found these for my emergency snack.
Great for my Macadamia Fix!Review by Bruceon 9/1/2017
Rate this productThese macadamia sea salt bars are a splendid way to get more macadamia and more collagen in your life at the same time. Awesome with coffee or as an on-the-go snack anytime.
PerfectReview by John on 8/27/2017
Rate this productCouldn't ask for a better bar!
okayReview by THOMASon 8/24/2017
Rate this productI find all of the primal bars a little bland, but they are as good as can be expected and be healthy. I found this one little different. It was better than previous bars though.
Like these...Review by debjanion 8/15/2017
Rate this productI have pretty much tried all of the PK bars now. I like this one, but the thing is, to me, all their bars taste pretty similar. The chocolate hazelnut one definitely stands out though.
Love themReview by Steveon 8/15/2017
Rate this productThese bars rock! Love the taste.
LoveReview by Aprilon 8/14/2017
Rate this productThese are great! Easy to carry for that 3 pm snack!
Very goodReview by Roseannon 8/12/2017
Rate this productVery good ! And healthy !
Great bars!Review by Johhon 8/10/2017
Rate this productI honestly didn't think I would like these because I was never a fan of Macadamia nuts; however, this flavor combination is awesome. One bar sustains me and gives me a healthy option for the road.
Great taste and great feelingReview by Ronaldon 8/10/2017
Rate this productI have tried all of the bars now and they are all very delicious and decently low in net carbs. My friends at work love them too.
Great taste and great feelingReview by Ronaldon 8/10/2017
Rate this productI have tried all of the bars now and they are all very delicious and decently low in net carbs. My friends at work love them too.
Great snack bars!Review by Averyon 8/4/2017
Rate this productThese are delicious bars that make great nutritious snacks on the go. I recommend them to all of my friends.
Great for breakfastReview by Melanieon 8/2/2017
Rate this productGreat for breakfast on the go. Not very sweet, which I like.
Least sweetReview by Christaon 7/31/2017
Rate this productOf all the flavors I've tried, I think these taste the least sweet so they're great if you're looking for that sort of thing, which I typically am. Same texture as all the bars.
Outstanding!Review by Jasonon 7/30/2017
Rate this productWith so many bars on the market - I feel primal doses the background check for me. I love Primal because i don't have to wade through all the
DeliciousReview by Heatheron 7/28/2017
Rate this productThese are extremely tasty. I've had the other flavors and these are definitely the most dessert-like. They are very nutty and buttery tasting. Excellent.
Healthy & yumReview by Deeon 7/28/2017
Rate this productLove these bars. Healthy fats, low sugar, 15g protein & the added collagen. Healthy goodness in a bar which is great when you're on the go.
Great ProductReview by Bruceon 7/27/2017
Rate this productLove the Macadamia Sea Salt Bars. Always fresh, chewy and satisfying without a chalky taste.
Excellent Protein BarsReview by Cathyon 7/24/2017
Rate this productWe got one of each flavor and liked them all!
Very tastyReview by Ireneon 7/16/2017
Rate this productI enjoy the flavor combinations of the Macadamia sea salt bars. Great for post surf session.
Best bars available!Review by Janeton 7/13/2017
Rate this productPrimal energy bars are costly, but they are so much better for you to eat than the other "candy" bars on the market. I like all the versions and buy a selection to have on hand before or after sports activities, and I have sent packages to my sons, as well. I know I am putting good nutrients into my body when I eat these bars. .
Love these bars!Review by Jacquelineon 7/11/2017
Rate this productNot too sweet, tasty, chewy, nutty. What's not to love? A great snack that you feel great about eating! These bars absolutely save me in the middle of a busy day. I'm going to keep a box handy at all times. Thanks, Mark, for creating these!
PERFECT SNACK OR MEAL ON THE GOReview by Genieon 7/8/2017
Rate this productThe macadamia Sea Salt Bars are by far my favorite! The soft , chewy, and buttery deliciousness of the of the macadamia nuts with the perfect amount of sea salt satisfies and hits the sweet and salty note we love. I appreciate the amount of protein and fat in these bars as other brands do not have this perfect ratio. These are a real treat!
Healthy Energy Bar Not a Candy BarReview by Janeton 7/8/2017
Rate this productI like the Primal Blueprint bars because they contain ingredients that are good for your body. They are great on-the-go pick-ups as well as good for after athletic activities. I buy in bulk and have a store ready to take with me.
Tasty, nutty and salty.Review by Jacquelineon 7/8/2017
Rate this productGreat grab for on the go snacks.
Excellent and yummyReview by wendyon 7/8/2017
Rate this productIf you love macadamia nuts you will love these bars. Perfect snack to keep the blood sugar balanced while on the go. Great flavor, salty and a touch of sweet.
Excellent productReview by Roberton 7/7/2017
Rate this productTastes great and not too sweet like so many bars.
Good snacks!Review by Nicolason 7/6/2017
Rate this productDelicious bars and a super healthy snack!
GOOD BARSReview by Wendyon 6/16/2017
Rate this productI like these bars because they taste really good and are not full of sugar. They don't curb appetite very well, but are good if earing every 2 hours.
Love, Love, LoveReview by Lisaon 6/15/2017
Rate this productI am extremely discerning about what I eat, and the Primal Kitchen bars are the ONLY bars I buy. They meet ALL of my requirements: relatively low net carbs for a meal replacement, extremely low in sugar (which is almost impossible to find), 15g. of protein (including collagen) and, of course, primal. Best of all, they are yummy and filling. Because they are so well balanced, they leave me feeling light, but energized. Perfect!
WonderfulReview by Rosalineon 6/8/2017
Rate this productGreat tasting snack when you don't have time to eat a meal. Really filling too.
perfect bar if you love macademia nuts and need a break from chocolateReview by Laurenon 6/2/2017
Rate this productas a macademia nut lover I had a suspicion these would be right up my alley. these bars at the perfect bar if you are looking for something that is not in the chocolate family and not made with a lot of fruit (sometimes you just need a break from dates and the dried fruit!). perfect blend of crunch from the nuts but soft and chewy with the collagen, loved the consistency compared to other collagen based bars i have tried, filling, and so portable.!
Good TasteReview by Frankon 5/31/2017
Rate this productExcellent taste and healthy too!
YummyReview by Frankon 5/30/2017
Rate this productThese are very yummy and I will purchase more!
New addictReview by Sarahon 5/16/2017
Rate this productThree "words"; nom nom nom!! I have to be careful not to eat all six at once. Definitely my favorite snack bar thus far!
Delicious and convenientReview by Margaret Annon 5/15/2017
Rate this productPerfect to keep in my briefcase or other place for when I need a quick meal unexpectedly. Very satisfying.
deliciousReview by Peteron 5/11/2017
Rate this productmoist, chewy and very satisfying.
ExcellentReview by Cherylon 5/10/2017
Rate this productGreat taste, great ingredients. Very satisfied.
ExcellentReview by Roberton 2/11/2017
Rate this productThe bars are 100% Paleo and taste great.


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Their tastes and what attracts them are very straight-forward, but with fewer and fewer women staying at home these days Cancer men are increasingly lost in single life. I guess you can say they suck you in and make you feel like you are the one get all they want from you and move on.
They rarely go out—unless it is to work—and they shop online to keep communications to a minimum. He come to the door and I said "hey what's up can I come in? I have to say based on my personal experience they are the worst kind of player! My name is Hayley from Sydney, Australia and I'd like to know more about the Cancerian man..
If the man you have decided to pull in is a Cancer, the only possible way to succeed is to buy the house-next door. Because they make you fall in love with them before they toss you!! I hung up my cancer hat~In case you are wondering, I am a Cappy! Very Loyal and very secure in myself ;-) Maybe that was too much for the poor moody little crabs I dated ? I am a Leo lady and this is my first run-in with a Cancer man.
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On top of all things comfortable—such as spongy cushions, cuddly-up blankets and rounded corners— throw in some audible water features. We talk quite often now still but recently we had a disagreement about himnot upholding plans we made on a saturday. Howcan he just think ill jump when he says, he plays too many games i told him. He told me he kept me far bc i have kids with another man and he doesn't want "babydaddy drama", which i have none...smh! Hes said things like, "he can make me who i want him to be", "were gonna still be next to each other when were 80 years old","even if i do marry another woman im still first in his life! (this was I think in 2005) Anyway We got home late. But I think I might be interested in an entirely different type of personality this time and I'd like to know what I'm likely to expect.
Once the house is ready, invite him over (perhaps to help with a household "emergency".) In most cases, he'll never leave your home again, but if he does you'll just have to sell-up and accept your losses. He wants to meet my kids and my mom but why if he just put me in the friendzone?? I text him and let him know I was at home if he wanted to come over. The next day I call, no answer, I text to see how he is.. Let me tell you a little about what has happened so far, it's a little weird...{So, I am about as Aussie as you can get.
If you can't be bothered to go to this extent, ask yourself: Is he worth it? Me not wanting to be hurt i stayed a little distant but i still loved him endlessly. He tells me he knows he will fall in love with me and imconfused. My ancestors came over here on the first fleet which is kind of cool and my descendants are from Denmark. We met one night at a trendy bar in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney.
I have never dated a Cancer but I have a crazy Cancer sibling. We end up having sex again and once again he tells mehow im the most incredible peaceful beautiful woman hes met since moving to the u.s. Since he put me in the friendzone i hear from him every other day, i see him a lot and we don't have sex we make love. One day I am with my cousin we went to see the movie Corpse Bride. This Cancer Man is half Greek, half Italian but born in Australia. I had just finished seeing an American man who had just left the country 2 days earlier as his Visa was up.
Being respectful I said well, I hope I haven't done anything to make you mad. Every time I meet a sweet guy he ends up being, yes a Cancer!! okay he is so sweet maybe it was just because of this or that!
Are you calling me stupid for liking yellow tabby cats!!? They will get in your brain and make you think you are going crazy because all of the sudden everything you say is wrong!
For the next 9 days he text randomly I was as sweet as any girl could possibly be and no matter what I said he would twist it into some horrible thing. One of them got mad and never got over it because I said yellow tabby cats were over rated!! If you do NOT agree with their likes and dislikes YOU BETTER JUST RUN AND HIDE!!
Not an hour later he text me and said Why wont you talk to me? I don't need or want your pitty, I think we need to "step back"! Great in the beginning and one day out of the blue MOODY MOODY MOODY for NO reason. What I have learned is that unless you ALWAYS agree with every little thing they say, you WILL hurt their feelings!!
My former doctor, whose been married 20+ years is a Cancer. We talked a few weeks then he disappeared for 3 monthz and went back to paris.(his birth place) to continue running his familybusiness. I got over it 50%.....until i get a text from him in march saying he just got back from paris. I couldn't believe he actually had the same number and he received all my messages etc. He says he cant make love without emotion so its clear he cares. Hes everything: succesful, driven, strong, dependable, SENSITIVE,expressive, open,etc. I was feeling pretty sad so I was determined to go out and have a good night with my girlfriend; therefore a pub crawl was in order.


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The story writing contest is next Wednesday and I have narrowed it down to four pieces, I just don't know which one to use. At the suggestion of my mother, I have started writing my "life story." I have an exerpt ready and I will share it tonight. It is sort of like therapy to write out some of the things I have been through. Writing your life story is emotionally taxing. There have been many times where I have been recounting an event and waves of sadness or happiness will come over me. The hardest part is making it all come together.
Today I found myself in a weird situation. I thought by leaving my hometown, that I would escape all the "six degrees" that seems to separate everyone. Wrong. A few months ago, a friend of mine invited me to where he relocated to work on my app, and while I was there he was going to introduce me to a few of his female friends. Through the magic of Facebook, I saw that one of the girls was a mutual friend of my friends and J. I asked my friend a couple of questions, and he did tell me that she used to have a boyfriend that she was serious about in DC. Guess who that boyfriend was y'all? J. I immediatley realized who she was. A few months back, J and I were in the mall and while we were together he was in an intense text conversation. His phone was flipped over, and when a new message popped up it showed the sender was a female. I asked him about it, and he said it was just a friend from out of town. Well, I now know that it was not just a friend, it was his ex girlfriend. I'll give you all a minute to process that. What I am most upset about is that he didn't tell me the truth. When I asked him why, he told me that he just didn't think I would take the truth well at the time. That may very well be, but the truth is, he wasn't honest. Honesty is all I ask of anyone in my life. I try my hardest to be an open book in my relationships, face up, all trust. My heart is hurt that he didn't do the same…..again. This is where my new found boundries come into play. I am a firm believer that you teach people how to treat you, and somewhere along the way I gave the impression that this was ok. He admitted he was wrong, but y'all know me, once the seed of doubt has been planted, it grows into a wildflower. I am too sure that if J found out that I was texting my ex, whilst sitting right next to him, my ass would be fired. Immediately. I don't know, y'all…….I am going to have to pray on this one, because this is the second time, and everyone has a limit.


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The company, which supplies tool, equipment and machinery to businesses from 265 branches across the UK, said trading had been "unpredictable" and softer than it expected in August.
As a result, sales growth in the second half is likely to be between eight and 11 per cent, with earnings expected to be "below current market expectations".
HSS shares have now lost over 60 per cent of their value since the firm floated in February, closing yesterday at 79p.
"This is obviously disappointing," chief executive Chris Davies said, as the firm reported a loss of £14.1m for the first half, blaming admin expenses.
He added: "Notwithstanding this, we are confident that our strategy is continuing to underpin our market share progress."
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Q: Any chance of a Serenity Star Charts book?Well, that explains the ambiguity in the graphics. Since the artist didn't know which one it was he had to do a planet-scape that would fit with either. Now if only some of the participants in the flame war would remember this the next time they're yelling at someone for disagreeing with their obviously correct position.
More likely a 'verse poster, if I can resolve the one star system/multiple star system issue.
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Letters to Timothy by John R. Bisagno
Tags: Church Life and History, Preaching And Sermon Preparation, Paperback, Book
Cross Rhythms Product Code: 113633
Product Format: Book
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 383
Publisher: B & H Publishing Group
Cat. Code: 9780805423877
After nearly fifty years in ministry, Letters to Timothy is John Bisagnos retirement gift to younger and older pastors alike. A voluminous and comprehensive work, it is full of useful advice to ministers covering the things that might have fallen through the cracks in seminary. This book is a practical manual covering all aspects of pastoral life for clergy in churches of all sizes, locations, and denominations.


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Denie Pentecost ponders the fact that the more things change, the more they stay the same, after taking her film Sexy Thing to the 2006 Cannes International Film Festival. Sexy Thing was funded under the AFC's short film production strand and was selected to screen, as one of 12 shorts from around the world, in the Shorts Competition at Cannes.If film is about devoting yourself wholly to imagining, Cannes is about imagining a place wholly devoted to film. Well, for two weeks. Markets, premieres, carpets of every colour, parties, distributors, A-list, B-list and aspiring list stars, amazing dresses, more amazing addresses - a celluloid celebration lit first by the paparazzi and only then by the Côte D'Azure sun. Sexy Thing had its international premiere at Cannes, and having my first opportunity to watch the watchers was one of the most rewarding aspects of the festival: not only because it was the first festival, and not only because it was in the Debussy Théâtre, but because Cannes attracts such an international audience. Similarly, Cannes introduces you to a community of filmmakers separated by geography, but brought together by a shared goal and by the Cannes Film Department, who contribute to the film selection and who are passionate about quality and talent. They were dedicated to maximizing my time at the festival. The experience of an audience and film community that's so disparate but devoted makes all those lonely months sucking a pen and gazing back at a blank page seem worthwhile. Short films are given genuine time and attention at the festival: there is a dedicated short film corner within the Marché du Film, short films feature in Cinéfondation, and there is, of course, the short film competition for the Palme d'Or. Despite this, the fact that the shorts show in competition on the final Saturday makes a short film stay seem lopsided. The first two weeks are spent in a suspension of marketing and promotional effort - trying to secure distribution rights, to maximize exposure of the film, to meet overseas agents and production representatives. During this time, I felt slightly removed from the festival; not having shown, I felt like an outsider. Also, it's hard to sell a film that most people haven't yet seen. And so, finally showing on the Saturday was a highlight: I was invited up onto stage first, though my film was showing last of the 10 - and almost didn't show at all. The lighting operator, miscalculating after 9 films, started to raise the lights before my film showed, provoking a kind chorus of 'What about Sexy Thing?' from my competitors, and a few abortive exits. The lights quickly dimmed, the film showed, the feedback was fantastic, and two distributors expressed interest in picking up the film.One worry about being in competition in any festival - and particularly Cannes - is the concern that plus ca change, plus c'est la même chose (the more things change, the more they stay the same). Returning to Australia, you want to return to a life as changed as Cannes makes you feel. Showing in Sydney when I returned and being in competition at the Melbourne International Film Festival in July maintains momentum, but it's a difficult transition to manage. Cannes gives you a hunger for something bigger and shinier than you'd previously imagined. Now, back to writing the feature…


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Pros and Cons of Using Live Models When Photographing Jewelry
by Rena Klingenberg.
What do you think about using live models when photographing your jewelry pieces that you plan to sell?
Here I'll present some points both for and against using live models – and I hope you'll leave a comment to share your thoughts on this issue.
Benefits of Having Live Models
Wearing Your Jewelry in Photos
First, a live model definitely helps show how the jewelry looks when it's worn – the length, size, and fit of each piece.
And if you're showing a jewelry set, customers get a clear idea of how the pieces look and work together.
It would be harder to achieve that as effectively without a live model wearing the jewelry.
It's nice to have photos of the jewelry both alone and on a live model.
And seeing the jewelry, styled on a model, may inspire people to want to purchase the jewelry to copy that look for themselves.
Why You May NOT Want Live Models
Wearing Your Jewelry in Photos
If people don't like how the model looks, that may kill their interest in the jewelry.
Similarly, people who don't resemble the model might feel that the jewelry isn't their style.
Also, some people are turned off by seeing zoomed-in shots of jewelry that show closeups of skin, hairs, blemishes, and other natural body features.
In addition, I know several people who have a strong "that's gross!" response to the idea of wearing jewelry that may have been worn (however briefly) by someone else.
(I also know many other folks who don't feel that way.)
What Do the Jewelers Who Have
Paid for Market Research Do?
I viewed the websites, print catalogs, and ads of several of the major jewelry retailers in the U.S. – from the major fine jewelry stores to smaller artisan jewelry boutiques.
In this unofficial research, the majority of the jewelry photos I saw do NOT have live models wearing the jewelry.
However, they do have occasional photos of a model wearing one of their pieces in one of these ways:
- If the photos are closeup, the models' skin tends to look flawless (possibly due to photo editing).
- Often, though, the photos aren't closeups, but full-body shots showing the model having a fun or romantic time while wearing the jewelry.
- Or sometimes the major jewelers use a photo of an attractive person who's NOT actually wearing their jewelry, but positioned right next to photos or a display of the jewelry – implying that this lovely person wears this jewelry line.
So what did I conclude, based on my unofficial research of the "big guys"?
That if the majority of the big jewelers' photos exclude live models, it's a good bet that their expensive marketing research points to more sales when they use fewer models actually wearing the jewelry.
One Other Issue
About Using Live Models
One other point to keep in mind if you're planning to sell the jewelry that's been worn by a live model:
To prevent the risk of spreading skin infection and disease via earwires and other pierced jewelry, you should put new findings on pierced jewelry after the model removes it from his / her piercings.
And I would also recommend giving ALL pieces of jewelry a thorough cleaning after the model removes them.
For more about wearing jewelry that's been tried on by other people, see our discussion, Trying On Earrings: What Should the Rule Be?.
Please Share What You Think
What do you think about using live models when photographing your jewelry pieces that you plan to sell?
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Debbie Sosa says:
I, too, have pondered the question of whether to model my jewelry or not. I currently have 2 necklaces in my shop, that, I personally modeled, because they are larger than I normally make. I only have a shot of my neck, wearing the necklace, so as not to have my face as a distraction to the necklace.
I also used my daughter to model my line of bridal jewelry, wearing my wedding dress, but a shot of her from the chin, down, with a hint of the dress showing.
I had searched other online shops to see how they presented their bridal lines of jewelry, and, to me, the best shops showed the pieces on a live model who was dressed in a wedding gown. I liked this approach because it really gave a sense of how a piece will actually look with a wedding gown.
As for my current shop, I feel a photo without a model is appropriate for most of my pieces.
So, I believe it's the call of the designer to decide on a model or not.
Michelle Buettner says:
Thanks for posting such a great article! A couple of years ago I had several of my clients and business friends telling me I definitely needed models wearing my jewelry so people could really get a look/see/feel for how it was on a live person. Well, like you, I did a ton of my own research, looking at countless jewelry websites from famous designers to Indie designers and everything in between and I came to the same 'pros' conclusion you did – that they showed models wearing pieces of jewelry in a fun, romantic, etc. way which marketed the look/feel/lifestyle of the jewelry. So, that's what I chose to do to add some 'life' to my jewelry shots. I have several young women modeling my jewelry, however, the jewelry they have on is already sold or is 'for display only' and pieces customers can actually purchase are photographed using other props or items to make the jewelry pop and stand out vs. having people pay too much attention to how the actual piece looks on someone else.
And, it seems to be working! I get compliments on how the models look in my jewelry, and I get more sales and more compliments on my jewelry that's photographed in another way.
Great subject you tackled here in this article!! Love it!!
Antoinette says:
I have weird phobias of buying jewelry if I think it has been worn. It seems dirty to me. I know other people who are like me too so I think it is better not too.
beadinggem says:
I think live models are a great idea if there are several of the same design so only the sample is worn. But if you do only one of a kind pieces, then the yuck factor has to be considered. I started using a dressed mannequin as a compromise.
Mara Nesbitt says:
Most of the photos on my etsy website don't show a live model. I did, however, do a photo shoot with a young woman acquaintance and am planning on adding those photos. Etsy gives you five opportunities for photos and frankly, I may not have enough photos to fill those spots on some of my items. When I think the shots with the model will add to the understanding of the piece of jewelry, or brighten up the page, I'll use one.
I studied a beautiful "how to" book about making pearl jewelry and scanned some of the pages with particularly fetching photos. Almost all had *partial* head , wrist or neck shots, diminishing the impact of the model and emphasizing the jewelry. I copied those poses with my own live model and am very happy with the results.
Why would a customer assume that you only have one set of earrings, or one bracelet so that they'd be getting a worn item? Even though I do custom work, if I find that I really like the look of something I've done, I'll make it again. I've had women order a necklace that I design, and when I post a photo of it, another woman will order one just like it.
Although I fully appreciate the value of market research, I don't think I get the negative impact of ordering a piece of jewelry that's being shown on a model, assuming something about the model isn't distracting.
Deborah Leon says:
I have gone back and forth about using models to display my Sea Glass Jewelry. I finally decided not to use models but to use props that set the mood for my clients to imagine themselves wearing my creations. It doesn't appeal to everyone but then again I'm not trying to appeal to the masses. Sand, shells, seaweed, waves, and blue sky evoke the feeling for feeling summery and support the concept of sea glass jewelry than any model could…Model or no model…depends on the message you want to send. Thanks for the write up.
Fair Winds and Calm Seas, Deborah Leon
Emma says:
That's a great question! I don't know any models so I just use the same old jewelry holders…I think it would depend on the pieces =] Reply
Liz says:
I have used photographs with models and without. I like to photograph the purchaser of the jewelry piece wearing the earrings, necklace, bracelet and making it "her own". I am fortunate to have friends/relatives that are photographers who have assisted me in getting some interesting photos. I like when only a glimpse of the model is seen but the emphasis is on the jewelry.
Lisa says:
Hi everyone,
Wow, this is a really good discussion and its a real dilemma,
I am new to selling jewellery, I show my jewellery on displays, which I think work well.
The dilemma is I am wanting to promote my jewellery in brochures and I am looking to start a static website, so some of my longer necklaces are to long for my displays and I was toying with the idea of using a model to take photo's but only using her neck to the length of the necklace to see it in all its glory.
I can see both sides of the coin, but I was thinking of using the pieces I have made for myself , that I wear at my parties as I only make one of a kind, just so my customers get an idea of the styles I make.
Lynn says:
I notice the models are young and thin, I'm not young and thin so it makes me think that it probably won't look as good on me as it does on the model.
Mara Nesbitt says:
Lynn, I'm neither young nor thin either. The jewelry I make either is designed or can be custom made for large people (longer bracelets, longer necklaces, size-appropriate earrings etc.). Unlike large size clothing which looks stupid on thin models and doesn't give an idea of how it will look on a real woman of size, jewelry is much more forgiving if you know what sizes you wear.
For example, most bracelets are made 7 – 7 1/2 inches long, but many of my bracelets are 8 1/2 inches. If you measure your wrist and add about 3/4 inches to that, and pick a place on your neck or chest that you like your necklaces to hit, then you can judge which pieces of jewelry are appropriate for you. And just because you're not thin, it doesn't mean that you can't wear a delicate piece of jewelry – it's whatever you like.
And as for age – nothing makes a woman look happy and vibrant, no matter how old she is, than a piece of jewelry that she loves.
Linda Halvorson says:
I have not yet posted any pictures with live models. However, I am waiting for a picture from the wedding of one of my customers wearing the bridal ensemble I made for her. Thus, this won't be sold, but will show what I make and how it was worn. Otherwise, I am not interest in showing the jewelry on live models.
Michelle Buettner says:
Interesting comment you make here about the models being young and thin. This was something I took into consideration when I chose models for my website. I wanted women of all ages and sizes, so I have models from pre-teen up to one model who was age 57 and their body types are fairly normal, with more medium to heavier frames. I've gotten many comments on the wide ranges of ages and body types that I selected for my website, but the most wonderful fact is that because all of these girls/women are confident and comfortable in their own skin, they look absolutely gorgeous – and they make my jewelry look amazing, so I would tend to believe that it is how you feel about yourself that dictates which types of jewelry you would look good in and feel good about wearing. Don't let unreal imagines of things stop you from trying something you like,…you will probably be amazed at how wonderful you look!
Lynn says:
Thank you Mara and Michelle for your encouraging comments, and understanding that not all women are young and thin.
Amanda says:
Really great article to read – I love this website!
Last weekend I had a shoot using three models – to be fair they were all young and thin – although one is very curvy… I'm a long way from looking like that myself, but what I love about Jewellery is that it is one of the few things I can see in a Glossy magazine worn by a young and thin woman that I can actually wear myself!
For me one of the main exciting benefits of Jewellery is that its one of the few forms of clothing that isn't determined by your size and shape – it doesn't discriminate or dictate – it simply adorns you whatever age or shape you are….
You really are free to be governed by your own personal taste – and its a fantastic, liberating way to convey you sense of style.
I try to make pieces that are affordable, but a little more unusual – so many pieces have several focal points, which can be hard to convey how they look or 'sit' in a 'Still Life' shot.
I personally find that when I include a 'modeled' piece I get a lot more views on Etsy.
Also, one piece that had hardly any views in several months of being listed, I added a modeled shot to my listing at the weekend and it sold within 24hrs!?!
I agree with the comments on how a model can detract, but I do think everything is worth a try – maybe modeled shots work better on some styles more than others.
I always include close up shots of the pieces as well – I find that combining the two approaches in each listing has always worked well for me – But I do seem to sell more pieces that are seen as worn by a model than not.
I think the key thing is to be creative with your photography shots, let your style come through your images as well as your pieces – it can be a fantastic additional way of creating your style / brand etc…
I have currently got more live model shots in my shop than ever before – and I've had more views this week than I normally do…
But organising model shots is very difficult, and as I make several new pieces a week – it isn't possible to have model shots of everything – so I try to achieve a balance by taking model shots once every 6 weeks or so, in order to keep the shop looking fresh.
I guess this, like everything in Jewellery, is a case of finding what works for you, and your own personal style.
Phyllis Melendez says:
I loved using models for our jewelry. I created a fashion show of still shots, then used jewelry shots for the store. They were the young friends of my daughter. They passed around the link to their friends and we got lots of hits that way, plus a few sales!! The fashion show is down now because the jewelry was from last winter, but I plan on doing another shoot again soon – just in time for the new school year!!
Heather O'Cain says:
I use vintage, worn jewelry and remake it into fun modern pieces; part of the cool thing about vintage is the "story" or "feel" and the gently worn look or patina. I do not use a model for my earrings but I use one for my necklaces because , for me, it is so difficult to tell how a piece is going to look without a model!
Jay Johnston says:
I don't currently use models for my photographs, but that's only because I'm just starting out, don't have a budget for it, and am a man, so using myself might not be the best idea. I do plan on using models as my business grows, but for now I am shooting sans model.
Karboojeh Handmade Jewelry says:
Personally, I am put off when I see a poster of a model wearing "handmade jewelry" – and this actually stopped me from buying a polymer clay pendant once.
To me, handcrafted jewelry is not the mass-production type of business and therefore it needs to be represented in a way that sets it apart from the "big guys"- image-wise. It is a niche business, and should reflect this in it's marketing efforts.
I like the down-to-earth ways of marketing handmade jewelry, the handmade packaging, and the not-so-perfect displays – that are great fun to look at. Handmade artists are usually very creative in coming up with cheap yet attractive ways to dress up their jewelry and put it on display. Even their announcements lack that cutting-edge, expensive look.
Big jewelry lines are not as half creative, and lack the warmth and the innovation handmade jewelry-makers bring to the table.
This is why I was 100% against using models when my niece suggested it for my work.
In my hometown, a silver and gemstone handmade artist uses models on her website and on her posters, however, the models look too fake and loaded with makeup, which is in sharp contrast with her earthly original, ethnic-looking work.
Michelle says:
I feel that the seller is best in a neutral position….that is….
*should step out of the way* ……and that the buyer and the jewellery itself, is best left to allow a positive, creative, private interface – without the sellers supposition enforced at any level.
The jewellery should be good enough to stand on its own imho.
At the end of the day, a turn off=lost sales. The seller loses nothing in being neutral and allowing the item to do the talking. Which is how it is meant to be.
LaRiesha Floyd says:
I have used both a professional photographer and no models and I think it's important to show both in some type of way. I have head and hand jewelry that won't serve good if it was just propped up but actually worn by someone to show movement. I think that for some items, it was nicer to have it on it's own among nature and natural sunlight. I really think that it matters on the nature of the actual item and the message that you want to portray.
Christina Lee says:
Great article and loved all the different comments. I have not done a lot with live models. I do try to get pics of the person who purchased the piece of jewelry wearing it and post those on my website. I feel that helps show real people are wearing and buying my stuff. I have had my jewelry in several fashion shows and have posted pics of the models wearing it, and also was in a local photo shoot to promote local businesses, and have pics of the models wearing my pieces.
Rena Klingenberg says:
Christina, photographing your jewelry on happy customers is a great idea for getting photos of your work on live models. It also shows the world that people are buying and wearing your creations – which is all good! 🙂 Thanks for sharing that!
Darlene says:
I once had a customer at a show who really liked the particular color of the jewelry set I was wearing which I had sold out previously so she purchased the one I was wearing! I switched out the ear wires and boxed it up for her!
Jicsi's Jewellery says:
I stumbled upon this just while trying to do my own research into using live models (or not) for my jewellery, I don't currently and while I am trying to get "happy customer" type photos I'm not entirely sure how to go about it (though I do have lovely happy customers!).
This post (and the comments) are all fab! I think in relation to the benefits of having a model dressed up and photos taken in a theme that suits the jewellery that different types of jewellery suit live models more than others.
In looking around at both small and big jewellery shops that I like, I tend to see that shops selling bigger more "statement" style pieces and necklaces seem more likely to use live models, perhaps because they're easier to see/easier to photograph on a model?
Anyway, that interested me, thought it might interest/be of use to anyone else here! 🙂
Carol Parker says:
I ALWAYS ensure our jewelry is cleaned and finished with a jewelry cleaner before every market event and before shipping to buyers. Jewelry often doesn't sell right away and ours is handmade. I insist all our products are kept clean and polished so buyers feel confident when they receive our product, modeled or not.


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- There is, monks, this one way to the purification of beings, for the overcoming of sorrow and distress, for the disappearance of pain and sadness, for the gaining of the right path, for the realization of Nibbāna :—that is to say, the four foundations of mindfulness.
- Gautama Buddha, Digha Nikaya, Sutta 22 (Mahāsatipaṭṭhāna Sutta), as translated by M. Walshe, (1987), p. 335
- Mindfulness, though so highly praised and capable of such great achievements, is not at all a "mystical" state, beyond the ken and reach of the average person. It is, on the contrary, something quite simple and common, and very familiar to us.
- Nyanaponika, The Heart of Buddhist Meditation (1965), p. 24
- It may be relevant here to recall gratefully a fraternal correction I was kindly offered by the Archimandrite Ambrosius of the Greek Orthodox Church. After listening to a lecture I delivered at Oxford University some years ago, he gently chided me (in private, not in public) for not perceiving the difference between the brand of Hellenism affecting Western theology that had absorbed the philosophical thought of ancient Greece, and the Hellenism of Eastern Orthodox theology which had assimilated the spiritual praxis of their non-Christian ancestors. Mulling over this critical observation of his, I came to understand why our scholastic tradition has not given importance to what Greek Orthodox spirituality has named nepsis (vigilance), which is its own technical term for mindfulness.
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- Life is a collection of moments. Mindfulness is beautification of the moments.
- Amit Ray, Mindfulness Living in the Moment - Living in the Breath (2015)
- Life is a dance. Mindfulness is witnessing that dance.
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