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How To Be A Sociable Narcissist
The topic of narcissism has been in the news quite a bit lately. The over-the-top showmanship and theatrics of a particular presidential candidate have made it so. However, Mr. Trump?s daily display of narcissism is not exceptional, not even in politics; only the character of it is.
A moment?s reflection shows that anyone who wants to become president must possess a tremendous amount of self-love. You cannot possibly want the weight of so much responsibility unless you believe yourself superior to every other person in the country. Indeed, the difficulties that a modern president must face make the duties of the office seem almost impossible to execute.
Dealing daily with issues of war and peace, deciding which critical agency gets what funding, struggling with a divided and factitious Congress to get legislation passed, warring constantly against the fifty percent of the American people who did not vote for you?these are just some of the things that a president has to deal with. The person who would want such a job must believe that fate demands it of him?that his talents are such that his fellow citizens cannot do without him. That, although few politicians would admit it, is the kind of ego that one must have to seek the presidency.
The narcissism that is inherent in the field of presidential politics is only a small part of a larger social reality. Narcissism is on the rise. Far from being a world in which low self-esteem is a problem, we live in a world in which large numbers of individuals view themselves with the highest esteem.
Extreme selfishness, lack of empathy, and an over-developed sense of their talents and importance are just a few of the traits of full-blown narcissists. They are individuals who make everyone around them miserable and turn what could be a collegial and pleasant office environment into a workplace of hell.
The fact is that a large and growing majority of people nowadays show some narcissistic traits. Some experts have even suggested that we have over the past thirty years been living through a narcissism epidemic. Although the cases of pure narcissistic personality disorder are few, there are plenty of people who show more moderate forms of it. You have no doubt met them. You may be one such person yourself. If the latter is true, then you know the good that can come of being a bit of a narcissist.
Narcissists get places. If you are a narcissist, then your belief in yourself, no matter how ill-founded, will eventually start to convince others that you are as good as you say you are. You will be more prone to dismiss your critics as ?haters?. You will have little compunction about using people unfairly. And you will let nothing?neither love, affection, friendship, nor family?stand in the way of getting what you want.
Recognizing that you are a narcissist, whether moderate or extreme, is half the work in controlling your selfish and egomaniacal impulses. The latter can do you credit and push you to outperform the other narcissists in your office. However, you may be able to do it in a way that precludes harming others. You can become a sociable narcissist, which will allow you to both use your natural instincts to advance while preserving the relationships that are most important to you.
The first thing to acknowledge is that you love attention. You overshare on social media because you cannot help it. You are a great guy with a great life, and you want everyone to know it. But if you must post picture and comments every day, several times a day, at least make them interesting to see and read. Satisfy your need for attention, but don?t tire everyone while doing it. Be witty, sharp, and richly ironical when you post comments. Don?t post the same dull, dark, and unintelligible photos of yourself. Post images that are clear and pleasant to look at. And vary them a little. The same old photos with you and your friends or you and your girl become deathly boring after a while
As a narcissist, you cannot help thinking you?re the best at your job. Use this impulse to inspire others? confidence in you. Become a leader in your office. You may need to engage in low-end politics to get the promotion you think you deserve. However, you don?t have to make everyone feel like shit. Nor must you act out in a way that will alienate colleagues who may be able to help you in the future.
It would require a separate article to adequately discuss the effects of narcissism on relationships. For now, it need only be noted that you will probably say and do things that will make your significant other think you a jackass. Recognize when you?ve screwed up and take measures to mend the injury. You will keep doing thoughtless, selfish things that you know upset her, and you will keep having to apologize for it. But that?s how it goes. She lives with a narcissist, and she has to accept what comes from that.
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Federal prosecutors are expected to file charges against a friend and former neighbor of San Bernardino attacker Syed Rizwan Farook, law enforcement officials told CNN Thursday.
The charges against Enrique Marquez are expected to partly be based on allegations that Marquez had bought two rifles that Farook and Farook's wife used in the December 2 mass shooting that left 14 people dead in the Southern California city.
Marquez, 24, has told investigators he didn't know about the plans for the San Bernardino attack, U.S. officials have said.
But he has acknowledged that he bought the two AR-15s for Farook several years ago, and he told investigators about a 2012 attack plot that he says he and Farook conceived but did not carry out, U.S. officials told CNN.
Since the San Bernardino shootings, he has waived his Miranda rights, cooperated with investigators and provided information, according to the officials.

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Below is a great feature about one of Way to Grow's families published in the Pioneer Press.
Jyakima is a single father whose holiday wish is full-time employment. In the meantime, he's a full-time volunteer. What a guy!
Thanks to the Greater Twin Cities United Way for helping Jyakima's wish come true!
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Jyakima Cration is a volunteer the students and staff at the Little Earth Youth Development Center can count on.
As the kids flowed into the after-school program at the Minneapolis center on a recent afternoon, Cration was there — as usual — to help with homework.
"I have a lot of volunteers, but only two who are consistent, and one of those is Jyakima," says Frank Downwind, the center's youth services director. "With cutbacks and shortages in funding, consistent volunteers who can help with the kids are more important than ever."
Cration, 37, a single father, was nominated for Holiday Wishes — the newspaper's annual giving program with Greater Twin Cities United Way — by Way to Grow, an early-learning program.
"Jyakima was referred to Way to Grow through the Father Project," wrote Jill Johnson, a Way to Grow spokeswoman. "He and his son, Saint, have been working with one of our family educators since February 2011.
"Throughout the past two years, Jyakima has many accomplishments under his belt. He graduated from the Father Project, a job-training program, now works with a temp agency, received full custody of his son and began mentoring teen boys at Little Earth. He has made huge strides in working toward financial stability."
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Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
Summary of Legislation by FMP Wealth Advisers
Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act on December 19, 2019. We have reviewed the new legislation and summarized in this document the items we believe to be of most impact and interest to our clients. We have not included every provision of the legislation in this document. The full text of the legislation can be found at https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1994/text.
Traditional IRA Contributions
Individuals with earned income may contribute to a traditional IRA regardless of their age. This repeals the law that prohibited individuals older than age 70.5 from contributing to a traditional IRA. Individuals may deduct their traditional IRA contributions at any age if they are eligible based on income. Individuals contributing to a traditional IRA must still withdraw any required minimum distribution from their IRA that is required for that year. Individuals with earned income may continue to contribute to a Roth IRA at any age if they are eligible based on income.
Required Minimum Distributions
Owners of traditional IRAs and other tax-deferred retirement accounts who were younger than age 70.5 on December 31, 2019 must begin required minimum distributions from those accounts at age 72. The new law increases the required minimum distribution start age that previously applied to all individuals. The new law does not retroactively apply to individuals who were older than 70.5 on January 1, 2020, so those individuals must continue the required minimum distribution schedule that they already began. Individuals who are older than age 72 and still working may delay the required minimum distributions from retirement plan accounts sponsored by their current employer until they are no longer working for that employer.
Inherited IRA Distributions
Beneficiaries who inherit an IRA or other qualified retirement plan account after December 31, 2019 must distribute the entire account balance within 10 years of inheriting the account. This does not apply to an IRA or other qualified retirement plan account that was inherited before January 1, 2020. Beneficiaries may distribute the account balance gradually over 10 years or fully in 1 year as long as the entire balance is distributed by the 10th year following the original owner's death. Failure to distribute the entire balance within 10 years will result in a 50% tax penalty on the remaining balance after the 10th year. Exceptions apply to beneficiaries who are surviving spouses, disabled persons, chronically ill persons, minor children, or individuals fewer than 10 years younger than the original account owner. Beneficiaries who are surviving spouses may distribute the account balance over their remaining life expectancies or roll over the balance to their own IRA and treat the inherited assets as their own. Beneficiaries who are minor children may distribute the account balance based on their life expectancies until reaching the age of majority at which point the remaining balance must be distributed within 10 years.
Children's Unearned Income Taxation
The net unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains) exceeding $2,100 per year for children under age 19 and full-time students under age 24 is taxed at their parents' marginal income tax rate. This repeals a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 that required children's net unearned income be taxed at the rates applicable for estates and trusts.
Qualified Birth or Adoption Distribution
Individuals may distribute up to $5,000 from their IRA or qualified retirement plan account within one year after the birth or adoption of their child without the distribution being subject to the 10% early distribution penalty that normally applies to distributions before age 59.5.
Qualified Higher Education Expenses
Beneficiaries of 529 college savings plans may receive tax-free distributions from their 529 plans to pay expenses for apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor and/or to pay principal and/or interest of qualified education loans up to a lifetime limit of $10,000.
The SECURE Act contains several other provisions regarding the establishment and operation of employer-sponsored retirement savings plans. We do not believe those provisions will have a significant impact on how our clients save for retirement. Legislative changes are one reason why we consider financial planning to be a process rather than an event. We will continue to review new legislation and incorporate pertinent changes into our clients' financial plans.
*FMP Wealth Advisers does not provide investment, tax, legal, or retirement advice or recommendations. The information presented here is not specific to any individual's personal circumstances.
**To the extent that this material concerns tax matters, it is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Each taxpayer should seek independent advice from a tax professional based on his or her individual circumstances.
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An Accurate Census Strengthens Families
Effective allocation of resources enables disadvantaged families to stay on their feet
The census has Biblical roots and remains relevant in the lives of today's Christians. As we care for our neighbors, the poor, widows and children, information from the census helps us do our Christian duty.
Numerous programs for low-income children and families are administered using census data. Without accurate census data, funds for these programs will not be allocated properly and disadvantaged families will not get the assistance they need.
Take a census of all the congregation of the sons of Israel, by their families, by their fathers' households, according to the number of names, every male, head by head.
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Church leaders have an important role to play in advocating for adequate funding for the census and encouraging their flock to complete their census forms.
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Regardless of your skin condition, moisturizing has to be a component of your morning and evening skin care regimens. It's critical to replace whatever moisture your skin might well have lost after cleaning. Skin has to be moisturized and able to hold onto that moisture throughout the day in order to remain flawless and glowing. There are several advantages to maintaining hydrated skin and choosing a suitable type for your skin, but there are seven you should be aware of so you don't sometimes neglect this crucial step in your skin care regimen.
Moisturizing lowers the likelihood of skin issues.
The proper moisturizer for your skin may aid in keeping it balanced. Numerous common skin issues, such as acne, start to appear when skin is either excessively dry or too oily. If your skin is prone to oiliness, search for lotions rather than creams, and try to locate a moisturizer with an exfoliating component, advises dermatologist Dr. Ted Lain. Search for a lotion if you have dry skin since they often contain more oil. You can consult with the Aesthetic Clinic in Kuala Lumpur about the right products for your skin type.
Moisturizing may help other imperfections seem less noticeable.
Freshly hydrated skin has a bright glow that may conceal any imperfections. Certain moisturizers include a tint or self-tanner that may be used on people of any skin tone.
Your skin will remain youthful if you moisturize.
Your skin replaces itself more often on the face, ears, neck, and chest than everywhere else because these are the most sensitive parts of your body. These regions are particularly susceptible to drying and the elements due to the daily shedding of skin cells, and they also have the greatest risk of developing skin cancer. Your sensitive skin may benefit from moisturizing by receiving the boost it needs to recover and maintain its health.
It balances the normal oil production of your skin.
You may believe that it is advisable to dry out your skin if you have oily skin. The very worst thing you could possibly do if you want to have healthy, radiant skin is this. You should try to regulate out your body's normal oil secretion rather than drying it out.
Wrinkles are controlled by moisturizing.
Your face really does feel firm and full after moisturizing. The British Journal of Dermatology reports that persons with adequately hydrated skin develop wrinkles at a rate that is just a small portion of that of those with dry skin.
It's the ideal way to wrap up a hot shower.
Let's face it, a hot shower feels wonderful and energizing, but it completely drains your skin of moisture. Applying moisturizer will ensure that your skin is not only clean but also hydrated, protected from the day's pressures, and looking wonderful.
Ensure the moisturizer you choose is effective for your skin.
Whether dry or oily skin, many skincare companies provide moisturizing solutions that are effective. Add several droplets of the H2V Moisture Boost solution to your preferred moisturizer to get it a lift and get the most hydration possible. It boosts your moisturizer using hyaluronic acid along with humectants.


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Temporary Slide Closures at Disney's Water Parks in April
Guests planning on visiting one of Disney's two water parks should keep in mind that the Slush Gusher and Summit Plummet slides at Disney's Blizzard Beach are temporarily closed for maintenance. It is currently not known when they will reopen. Similarly, the Crush 'n' Gusher water coaster will be closed to Guests for maintenance for one day only on Monday, April 11 at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon. Stay tuned on Orlando Theme Park News for additional updates and advisories.


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There is no going back on the strike planned to hold any time after the Wednesday, October 16, deadline issued to the Federal Government to finalise discussion on the full implementation of the N30,000 minimum wage, the organized labour has said. It therefore called on workers and other Nigerians to prepare themselves ahead of the strike which it said would be total.
The caution is coming on the heels of today's meeting scheduled by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, with the leadership of the labour movement.
At the last meeting with labour, the minister had fixed Tuesday for the resumption of the negotiation, which was allegedly frustrated by the government.
Labour has, however, said any meeting called by the minister outside the negotiation committee would be treated as informal, and no decision could be taken from such meeting.
Meanwhile, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) yesterday placed members on standby for the planned strike, directing state councils to prepare for strike on October 16, if negotiations with government tomorrow breaks down again.
In a circular to state councils, signed by its general secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Ugboaja, NLC said this was a notice in case the proposed negotiations of October15 with the Federal Government broke down.
"You will recall that a joint communiqué was issued by the NLC, Trade Union Congress (TUC) and the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Committee (JNPSNC) stating that, two weeks from the date of the said communiqué, industrial harmony could not be guaranteed in the country, should an agreement not be reached with the Federal Government on the consequential adjustment of salaries as a result of the new national minimum wage of N30,000.
"You are hereby directed to coordinate preparations with TUC and JNPSNC in your states for necessary industrial action, should the time expire without an agreement, as contained in the circular.''
Organised labour had demanded 29 per cent salary increase for officers on salary level 07 to 14 and 24 per cent adjustment for officers on salary grade level 15 to 17.
The Federal Government had, however, presented a proposal of 11 per cent salary increase for officers on grade level 07 to14 and 6.5 per cent adjustment for workers of grade level 15 to 17.
Implementation of the new wage has remained a problem, arising from the issue of relativity and adjustments.
On May 14, the Federal Government inaugurated the relativity and consequential adjustment committee, which in turn set up a technical sub-committee to work out a template for the adjustment of salaries of public service employees.
However, government and labour have failed to reach an agreement over relativity and consequential adjustments for the implementation of the new minimum wage more than six months after it was signed into law.
A member of the negotiation committee who attended last week's meeting with the minister, told Daily Sun that government was ready to add to the percentage it was presently offering, perhaps 5 per cent, at Tuesday's committee meeting.
He also noted that the minister had pleaded with organised labour to accept whatever government was offering and not go ahead with the proposed strike.
Meanwhile, the secretary of the Joint Public Negotiation Council, who is also the secretary general of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Alade Bashir Lawal, in a telephone interview with Daily Sun yesterday, said the mobilisation of workers for the strike was in top gear.
He said labour would advise Nigerians to get ready for the strike by stocking their homes with food ahead of the planned day.
He recalled that he was in Abuja last week to mobilise all the union members in the civil service and other agencies: "We are not letting down our guard, yes, we will attend the meeting with the minister tomorrow. But all what the minister is doing is serving as a conciliator between labour and government. For example, he held a separate meeting with labour and representatives of government."
Lawal said labour would listen to the minister and report to the leadership of the labour centres for further directives.
"Whatever figure the government may be coming with, we are not going to finalise anything with the minister but get back to our leadership for further consultation. We know all what the minister is doing is ensure that the strike does not hold, but that can only be if what they are offering is what our members will accept", he said.
The secretary maintained that the meeting labour considered very important would be the Tuesday's committee's meeting which would determine if the strike would go on, adding that the leadership would not give any further notice should the strike have to go as scheduled.
He listed members of the Committee to include, Minister of Finance, Minister of Justice, Minister of Education, Director from Ministry of Budget and National Planning, while Head of Service is the chairman.
The ASCSN scribe added that the strike would cut across both the public and private sector of the economy.
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The number of students cited for alcohol-related violations has nearly doubled this September compared to last year, while the number of Student Judicial Services sanctions for alcohol has decreased from 93 to 13, according to University Police Department and SJS statistics.
Twenty-four students were written up for alcohol-related violations last September while 45 students were written up by the University Police Department in this year's first month of school, University Police Chief Delores Stafford said.
The number of alcohol hospitalizations also increased this year with 47 students being sent to the hospital this September compared to 32 last September.
Woolfson said many students are receiving warning letters this year and the new medical amnesty program in place may explain why more students were hospitalized and cited, and fewer received SJS violations.
"Not everyone who gets documented on a police report gets charged with a violation," Woolfson said. "And many students are receiving medical amnesty this year."
Last year, the University changed its medical amnesty policy to allow students with no University judicial record to be exempt from SJS sanctions for a first-time offense.
Woolfson said the University is reviewing the statistics to identify more trends.
"(The trends) are something that SJS looks at, but we are just now looking at the trends for the first month of school," she said.
"We don't want to make assumptions too quickly about causes, but we are constantly evaluating what is in the best interest of the students," she said.
An overhaul of the Community Living and Learning Center this year changed the role of student staffers so that Community Facilitators no longer have the authority to issue written violations to residents. This year, House Proctors, Mentors and Scholars live in residence halls, but do not issue alcohol violations to students.
Director of Residential Life and Education James Kohl said the University coordinated UPD coverage of residence halls prior to the school year starting and said the plan "is a good one and works."
Kohl said it is too early to tell if the restructuring of the student staff roles caused the change in alcohol violations.
"Supervision in the houses is greater than it ever has been in the past. For example, there are two (Community Directors) in the houses in Thurston, and house staff can be more connected to the pulse of the houses because students are being more open and honest in their interactions with house staff," Kohl wrote in an e-mail.
He added that the new structure allows for closer relationships between GW Housing Programs staffers, so they can better guide students on appropriate behavior.
According to the Residential Community Conduct Guidelines and Administrative policies for the 2006 and 2007 academic year, the minimum sanctions for first-time alcohol offenders is a $50 fine and required participation in an alcohol education program. Second-time offenders are given a $100 fine and required assessment by a certified service at the students expense, and third time offenders must have a conference with the Dean of Students or a designee to determine if they will remain at the University.
UPD Chief Dolores Stafford said she is also unsure why there is a change in the number of alcohol violations this year.
"We are not certain why the number of liquor law violations has increased this year, as our general enforcement procedures have remained the same," she wrote in an e-mail.
"This year we are in some halls more and other halls less and that would have an effect on the numbers," she said. "But that is speculation about one possible reason why."
-Kaitlyn Jahrling contributed to this report.


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The future of decentralized organizations.
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Published On: May 30, 2018 05:00 AM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal
The budget is not in line with the spirit of federalism. It is not up to my expectation as the first budget of the federal government; it's rather similar to previous budgets.
The budget should have made clear what works should be carried out by the central, provincial and local governments. Even though a general message has been conveyed about what works the central and provincial ministries should do, it has not been conveyed in the spirit of federalism as it should have been.
Province 7 lagged behind in development in the last few decades. This factor should have been taken into account during the preparation of the budget. No extra budget has been allocated for addressing this factor.
We are finalizing the budget of Province 7 which will be based on the foundations of federalism. It will ensure the optimum utilization of all potential economic sources of the province.


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The last A-10 Thunderbolt II tactical sortie in Europe was launched from SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS).
The airframe belongs to the 52nd Fighter Wing's 81st Fighter Squadron, which will be retired in June this year.
In the sortie, the three pilots flew the A-10s to train with a new helmet upgrade. The Scorpion Helmet-Mounted Cueing System includes an eyepiece attachment that taps into the data relay and communications systems of the aircraft to project a colour heads-up display to highlight friendly or enemy forces.
The aircraft will be relocated to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., to help fulfil training requirements and force augmentation. The flight for the last four aircraft out of Germany is scheduled for May 17.


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Created in the late 20's by Pierre RAMONET , the domaine is now manage by Noel and his brother Jean-Claude, the third generation.
Today, the domaine comprises 17 hectares surronding the village of Chassagne-Mt, Puligny-Mt, Saint Aubin but also Bouzeron and Pernand Vergelesses.
The Domaine's philosophy has always been to respect our great diversity of terroirs with a sustainable practices approach, tillage and controlled yields.
The harvest is done manually.
The vinification of the wines is done in a traditional way, then they are aged in oak barrels between 12 and 18 months depending on the appellation.
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After careful consultation, measurement of the length, width and weight of the load, we commence the design and then construction of appropriate packaging in line with ISPM 15 standards (developed to regulate wooden packaging in international trade) and individual expectations of the client. These include standard and non-standard packaging made of wood and reinforced with steel elements.
Production includes constructing of:
- wooden crates, plywood or oriented strand boards (OSB),
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A LEADING American life and business coach will facilitate an empowerment workshop for women in Ballybofey next week.
Ms Anne Houlihan, whose parents are from Donegal, will host the one-day event titled 'When You Believe In Yourself, Good Things Happen' on Sunday, August 9 at Villa Rose Hotel.
Ms Houlihan is an inspiration to other women as a successful business owner, certified life and business coach, motivational speaker, workshop and retreat facilitator.
Born and raised in Scotland of Irish parents, Pat and Nellie Byrne from Ballybofey and Castlefinn, she has facilitated workshops and retreats in California, Arizona and Scotland for the past ten years.
Her passion for developing women's empowerment workshops came from her own deep personal loss and tremendous adversity.
Starting at the ground level 35 years ago, she worked very hard with her late husband Alex Acebo at Satori Seal Corporation a wholesale distributor of O rings, Seals and Gaskets, serving the medical, automotive, filtration and many other industries.
She continued the company as CEO when Alex suddenly passed away in 1993. Even though an associate commented; "As a woman, she won't make it in this industry."
Ms Houlihan continued on to grow Satori Seal Corp to be the successful global company it is today. Recently, she was also a finalist in the NAWBO Business Woman Of The Year 2015.
Ms Houlihan's treasured memories are her summer holidays at her grandparents, Mary Bridget and Eddie Catterson's farm in Belalt, outside Castlefin.
She is now remarried to Jesse Houlihan and lives in California, travelling home to Scotland and Ireland often for family celebrations.
Ms Houlihan said she loves the opportunity to share her experience, teach tools that help enable women to believe in themselves, stay positive, confident and fulfil their dreams one step at a time.
For bookings and event details, contact Marie on 087 4144064.


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Robert Orange Magician
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One of the South East's busiest magicians, Roberts studies in human behaviour have been combined with a love of magic and psychology to create a blend of magic that will be the perfect complement to any occasion.
Whether it's a Wedding Magician, Party Magician, or Corporate Magician your looking for, Roberts relaxed, friendly style and subtle humour put everyone at ease while he performs jaw dropping close up magic and astounding feats of the mind.
A Complete professional, Robert always puts the audience first, making their enjoyment his number one priority. From close up magic that demonstrates sleight of hand dexterity to psychological illusions that will have you believing he really can read your innermost thoughts, having fun is always the key aim
Based in Kent and working all over London and the South East, Robert is a member of the world famous Magic Circle and Equity, with £10M public liability insurance, and always works closely with his clients and venues to create a performance that is truly one of a kind.
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• Sept. 14, 2018"Robert came to entertain the residents at a retirement home ,in there words ""he was amazing that's the best entertainer we've had all year"" he had excellent relationship with audience ,very funny ,he made us all believe in magic, still have no idea how he did what he did and I was standing right next to him.
we would highly recommend him and they have all asked to have him back
thank you Robert for a great afternoon"
Charles ALDOUS
• March 23, 2017Robert was very good and enjoyed by all ages.
Ashleigh Harper
• Nov. 8, 2016Very good entertainment! Guests are still commenting on how much they loved it! Can't recommend highly enough!
What type of magic do you perform?
I perform close up effects using cards, coins and borrowed objects, through to mind reading (mentalism). All effects and illusions are designed to amaze and none are designed to humiliate or embarrass. The aim is for everyone to have fun.
Will your magic suit my event?
Whether you want someone to keep your guests entertained, break the ice between different groups of people or as a unique promotional item, I will work closely with you to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.
What area do you cover?
Based in Kent I predominantly cover London and the South East (Kent, Sussex, Essex and Surrey) but am happy to travel anywhere.
How many people will you perform for?
This depends on your event and can range from 1 to 1000 depending upon your requirement. Generally for close up magic or "table hopping" as it's known, I would suggest no more than 150 to 200 people.
Do I need to meet you before I book?
In short not that's not entirely necessary although I am happy to do so if you wish. Hopefully my photos, videos, reviews and my membership of the Magic Circle and Equity are indicators of my abilities and professionalism.


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What a super line-up for this one day festival happening on March 3rd. It's €35 for NUIM students and staff and €45 for us non Maynooth students.
Over 3 stages and during 12 hours of music you will hear the likes of:
The View,
The Magic Numbers,
Duke Special,
Mick Flannery,
Sidney Samson,
The Coronas,
The Chapters,
Grand Pocket Orchestra,
and Mundy!
When you consider the Triners is asking for €78 for this .... I think the organisers are doing a super job for The Gathering!
Here's a new song from Neosuperviatal!


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Eagles Trained to Bring Unmanned Drones Down in Emergency
The Dutch National Police force has revealed that it would be training eagles in bringing down unmanned drones in emergency cases. The purpose is to disable a drone which may for instance, tend to wander in the airspace of a city centre or an airport or without the danger of falling from the sky and on anyone below.
Development of anti-drone UAV are also taking place though it presently seems to be simpler and cheaper in the use of nature's greatest hunters instead of one of humanity's lest dependable robots to do the task. It is reported that the Dutch police will be working with a company known as `Guard From Above', or a translation of that name for training of the eagles, a firm in The Hague who tend to specialize in training birds of prey for private security, in helping to protect the skies from rogue drones.
With the training, the eagle tends to recognise the drones as prey which they disable with the claws. Thereafter the eagle deposits the drone in a space which is distanced from civilians. A specific example, which was posted to YouTube, the eagle picks out a DJI model and does it quite effectively.
Drones Getting Cheaper & Accessible
So far, the project seems to be under trail with the police assessing if they want a full fleet of drone busting birds of prey. The police have also been working on other systems to take the drone out from the sky including hacking the drone as well as just using a net or the combination of both.
However, the potential of the eagle tends to provide more flexibility once the machine is recovered. Eagles in the wild have portrayed a natural inclination in attacking drones on sight as hawks, rams and chimps and thus it may not be the most awful idea if the safety of the animal can be assured.
Drones are getting cheaper and much more accessible, increasing the apprehension that they could be utilised by criminals or terrorist groups. Taking this into consideration, recently the Japanese police force has announced that they would organise a battalion of anti-drone officers and disable drones.
Animal Instinct of Bird of Prey – Exceptional
The Netherland's Police had mentioned in a statement that `in future, drones would be used progressively and hence it would increase the number of incidents regarding drones and could also be utilised for criminal purposes. The security firm state that the technique used is not harmful to the birds and is not dangerous than the scraps they get into with prey in the wild.
Their feet are heavily scaled to precisely protect them from sharp bites, scratches and slashes. Nonetheless, the company has been working with the Dutch Organization for Applied Scientific Research to evaluate whether the propellers of the drone tend to affect the claws of the bird. `Guards from Above' had mentioned in a press release that they used birds' natural hunting instincts to intercept drones and this was done safely, accurately and quickly.
The animal instinct of a bird of prey is exceptional and capable of overpowering fast-moving prey. At times the solution to a hypermodern problem is more obvious than one might imagine.


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Integrating Ergonode (PIM) with the most popular e-commerce platform is our priority. We understand who the top players are and make sure you are not missed out.
We offer a wide range of connectors with multiple online shops. You can have it all: great online store and efficient product management tool.
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Police helped reunite a Vernon boy with his bike last week.
A father called RCMP Tuesday, April 5 to report that his 10-year-old son's bike had been stolen overnight April 2.
After following up on several leads, police obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence on 21st Avenue later that afternoon.
Frontline officers found the stolen bike inside the house and after confirming the serial number, returned it to the happy young man.
"This is a terrific example of the great work being done by our frontline policing team and their genuine desire to help people in our community," said Insp. Blake MacLeod, operations officer for the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP. "I can imagine this young man's disappointment when his bike was stolen, but fortunately, thanks to a solid effort by the officers involved, we were able to get it back."
Police recommend keeping a record of your serial number and any identifying features. If your bike is lost or stolen and then recovered, it makes it easier to return it to you.
No arrests have been made at this time and police are continuing their investigation.
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How accounting standard impairment provision affects 2008 financial crisis?7. Impairment provisioningThere is a great debate about whether or not the current accounting standards model for determining impairments is appropriate. Various European Central Banks have recommended different models that would allow entities effectively to spread impairment losses over the periods of prosperity. Alternatively the Bank of Spain which was the least affected European financial system during the crisis has recommended the use of a complicated mathematical equation for the determination of impairment provisions.Further questions surrounding this issue include whether the incurred loss method of recognising impairment or the Basel II method of expected losses is the correct method of recognising impairment. An exposure draft relating to impairments is expected to be released in September 2009.Totally 500 words doesnt need introduction and conclusion only main body with reference
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The International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies was first organized in July 2015 at Chiang Mai University in collaboration with the University of Mandalay and the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) in Leiden, The Netherlands. ICBMS was attended by 543 participants from 29 countries, with 48 sessions of paper presentation and 7 roundtables. The conference brought together scholars, researchers, journalists, NGO workers and observers from Burma/Myanmar, as well as from around the world to engage in discussion on Myanmar's transition.
It was agreed that ICBMS will be organized every two years, with Chiang Mai University and the University of Mandalay taking turn as the host of the conference, and with the possibility of extending collaboration with other universities in both Myanmar and Thailand. ICBMS2 will be held in Mandalay 16-18 February 2018, hosted by the University of Mandalay. ICBMS is expected to be organized in Chiang Mai in 2019.


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Hammered Disk Necklace
Designer: Birch Jewellery
Wood, stone, and water. These tiny hammered disks remind us of all three, making them a natural fit for Birch Jewellery's collection. The simplicity of the medallion is perfect to layer with other pieces and looks just as beautiful on its own.
- Gold or silver stainless steel; nickel-free.
- Approximate pendant size: 12 mm.
- Signature lobster clasp closure.
- Designed and made in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.


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SSAB and MENETA announce world's first automotive brake components and sealing materials produced with fossil-free steel
March 06, 2023 15:00 CET 6 min read
Monday, March 6, 2023 Odense/Stockholm
Meneta Group is pioneering in the international automotive industry by committing to fossil-free steel from SSAB for its global production of components and sealing materials, mainly for the automotive industry. From 2026, Meneta expects initial Scope 3 CO2 reductions of 5,500 to 6,000 tonnes, growing to approximately 60,000 tonnes in subsequent years when its global brake component and sealing and decoupling material productions fully incorporate fossil-free steel from SSAB.
Steel remains the main component of most of Meneta's products and one of its biggest challenges from a Scope 3 emissions reduction perspective. Meneta expects a very positive market reaction to their fossil-free steel shims, backplates, clips and sealing and decoupling materials, further strengthening their market position as they meet general industry and end-user demand for sustainable products and solutions.
"We are extremely happy to welcome Meneta, a forerunner within automotive brake components and sealing materials, as a partner for fossil-free steel products," says Jan Meier, Sales Director in SSAB Europe. "Together, we will contribute to a fossil-free value chain for the automotive industry — and all the way to the end customer. We are proud to significantly reduce CO2 emissions together with our new partner."
"Being able to source sustainably manufactured steel for our global production sites, already from 2026, ties in perfectly with Meneta's existing market-leading role and first-mover status," says Meneta Group CEO, Kim Oestergaard. "Our goal is to be among the first suppliers in the automotive industry to offer components and materials with significantly reduced CO2 footprints to our global customers. We're very happy that our collaboration with SSAB can help us make this a reality in the near future. Meneta will continue to help in shaping a new sustainability-driven future for the automotive industry - as well as other industries and sectors – as this, in our view, is the only sustainable business strategy and business plan to have."
SSAB and Meneta both share the view that cars should not only drive sustainably, but also be produced sustainably, with all components — including those produced with steel — being CO2 neutral. By Meneta piloting their fossil-free steel-based shim materials in Denmark, they lay the groundwork for expanding their use in their international subsidiary companies in the US, China, Germany, Brazil, and India.
SSAB plans to revolutionize the entire steelmaking process. The aim is to deliver fossil-free steel to the market at a commercial scale during 2026, and to largely eliminate carbon dioxide emissions from their own operations in around 2030. SSAB works with iron ore producer LKAB and energy company Vattenfall as part of the HYBRIT initiative to develop a value chain for fossil-free iron- and steel production, replacing the coking coal traditionally used for iron ore-based steelmaking with fossil-free electricity and hydrogen. This process virtually eliminates carbon dioxide-emissions in steel production.
For further information, please contact:
Marketing & Communications Meneta Group [email protected] |
SSAB communications Hanna Hoikkala [email protected] |
SSAB is a Nordic and US-based steel company. SSAB offers value-added products and services developed in close cooperation with its customers to create a stronger, lighter and more sustainable world. SSAB has employees in over 50 countries. SSAB has production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the US. SSAB is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and has a secondary listing on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.ssab.com.
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Meneta Group is a leading global supplier of high-quality brake components and composite materials to the automotive industry. Since 1953, the Group has designed, tested, and produced billions of noise-damping shims, backing plates and other components. In recent years, the Group has diversified into other industries for sealing and decoupling materials. Today, the Group has production facilities, test centres, and sales offices on three continents with close to 2,500 employees worldwide. www.meneta.com.
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Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County reopens, nearly two weeks after a massive mudslide
Highway 101 in Santa Barbara reopened Sunday, nearly two weeks after a massive mudslide.
Highway 101 in Santa Barbara County reopened Sunday, nearly two weeks after a massive mudslide in Montecito closed the busy roadway.
The highway, a key north-south route in California that carries about 100,000 vehicles through the Central Coast each day, was shut down after the roadway was covered by twelve feet of mud and debris following the deadly Jan. 9 mudslide.
Officials had promised the roadway would be reopened in time for the Monday morning commute. On its Twitter page Sunday, the California Department of Transportation announced the reopening shortly after noon.
"Traffic is moving smoothly and freely in both directions," said Jim Shivers, an agency spokesman. "We had a good sense within Caltrans that we would be able to opened around mid-day today, and we're happy we were able to do that."
Motorists should be aware, however, that there will still be some lane closures in the coming days as maintenance and construction crews continue repair work, Shivers said.
The highway was blocked by a large pile of rock and soil, the worst of which accumulated in a quarter-mile section at the Olive Mill Road interchange in Montecito. As one of the lowest points in the city, it proved difficult to clear.
Once the roadway was cleared, the pavement and overpasses had to be evaluated for structural safety, and then signs and guardrails reinstalled and lines repainted, officials said.
Dozens of Caltrans crew members, aided by private contractors and the Army Corps of Engineers, worked around the clock on the road project, and are still working on clearing the drainage system, Caltrans officials said earlier Sunday.
Off-ramps in both directions of the "recovery zone" will stay closed, officials said, but the on-ramps will be open. It was not clear how long the off-ramps would remain closed.
The massive mudslide turned Santa Barbara County's fire-ravaged hillsides into rivers of mud, trees and boulders that destroyed more than 100 homes in its path.
On Saturday, a rescue crew combing through debris in Montecito with the help of a dog found the body of 28-year-old Fabiola Benitez Calderon, raising the death toll from the mudslide to 21, officials said.
Benitez Calderon is the fourth member of her family to die in the slide, which was triggered by heavy rain on hillsides destabilized by the Thomas wildfire, the largest recorded in California.
The bodies of her 10-year-old son, Jonathan Benitez; Jonathan's 3-year-old cousin, Kaily Benitez; and Kaily's mother, 27-year-old Marilyn Ramos, had already been found.
Hours after the slide, a fifth member of the family, 2-year-old Ian Benitez, was found with his clothes torn off, caked in mud, but alive, nearly a mile from where he had last been seen.
Ian's father, Victor Benitez, was also injured in the slide.
Two people remain missing, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, 2-year-old Lydia Sutthithepa and 17-year-old Jack Cantin.
4:45 p.m.: This article was updated with new information from Caltrans.
2:20 p.m.: This article was updated with new information from Caltrans.
1:30 p.m.: This article was updated with a quote from Caltrans spokesman Jim Shivers.
1:10 p.m.: This article was updated with new information about the opening of Highway 101.
This article was originally posted at 11:35 a.m.
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We could spend all day talking about the Pontiac GTO or Dodge Charger, but these muscle cars deserve a little conversation as well.
There are certain muscle cars that have completely ran off with the show, like the Chevy Chevelle or Pontiac GTO, and for good reason. With looks to kill and power to back them up, who isn't drooling when one of these cars rolls down the road? However, during the 1960s and 1970s peak of the American muscle car, several very worth cars never got the credit they deserve, here are a few.
Read about the muscle car that started it all here.
Buick Wildcat
We've written about a few Wildcats before, but the respect for the Wildcat for having a massive engine was never fully given. Introduced in 1963, it wasn't introduced by Buick as a muscle car competitor, but by 1970, it was powered by a 7.5-liter engine, so it eventually became one. The giant engine pushed out 370 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, according to officially numbers, which is always a 'wink, wink' when you talk about cars from that era. Sadly, it wouldn't stick around for very long after, and would be replaced by the very non-muscle car Centurion.
Dodge Dart Demon
You know the Demon name pretty well today because of the 2016 run of the Challenger Demon by Dodge, but the OG was not joke either. It competed in the same arena as the Chevy Nova, the smaller sibling of the Chevelle, and was a lot cheaper than the Chargers and Challengers.
Oldsmobile 442
There was a little debate about this making the cut, because in our world, we interact with the Oldsmobile 442 as a muscle car a lot. However, looking around at different collections, they're not as prominent as they deserve. This masculine Olds was powered by a massive V8 engine with four barrel carb, four speed transmission, and dual exhaust (4-4-2).
AMC Rebel Machine
American Motors Corporation was an underdog that struggled to compete with the big dogs in Detroit. Not all cars they made were notable, but the few that were, were very impressive, like the Rebel Machine. This proper muscle car sported white, red, and blue livery, and powered by a 6.4-liter V8.
Oldsmobile Rallye 350
All of these Olds muscle cars were paint in identical Sebring Yellow and had urethane-coated front and rear bumpers. Only 3,547 units were made and they had a dual-intake, Force Air hood, under which lurked a 310-hp Rocket 350 V-8 that could propel the car to a 15.27-second quarter-mile at 94.33 MPH.
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Have you ever given a thought to the fact that your business's virtual phone number can help you reach customers from international markets?
If not, you will definitely have an idea of how virtual US phone numbers help in international marketing. Before that, let's see what exactly is this number?
What Is A Virtual Phone Number?
What if we say that you can stay back in India, operating your business in the USA, and can still call from the numbers that belong to a place in the United States? Like, your number in India, starting with the country code and area code of US cities, for example – Puerto Rico has 787 as its area code, American Samoa as 684, Washington DC as 202, Montana as 406, and so on.
Yes, that's possible with virtual numbers!
A virtual phone number also referred to as remote calling numbers is one that uses the VoIP technology to make and accept calls. Imagine there is X who is trying to connect with your business. He/she would dial the virtual phone number and that is routed back to your customer agent.
Here, the audio signals are first converted into data packets which are then sent over the internet technology. At the receiving end, these data packets are then converted to analog signals facilitating uninterrupted communication between two parties.
How Does A Virtual Phone Number Help?
A virtual phone number gives you the ease to connect with customers all across the globe. Imagine that a customer dials using your Australia phone number (the ones starting with the area code 07 for Brisbane while country code is +61), irrespective of the origin, the call would still land on the device of your agent sitting back in Florida. It means that your
In case, you have had the traditional number for initiating communication, it would have incurred a huge cost at the caller's end. At times, it is the geographical barrier that forces people to seek services that are in close proximity. No matter how efficient your services are, customers would still prefer calling to agents that are near to them.
This is a major drawback and would cost the company huge. On the other hand, a virtual phone number would have extensions specific to a region or a country and hence, convince international customers to make a call.
Also, most of these numbers are toll-free and so the customer need not pay to connect with the organization. Put simply, a virtual phone number promotes localization helping your business reach a greater and bigger audience.
So, if you are a fresh start-up or a well-settled enterprise, seeking ways to attract an international audience for your business, advertising your business virtual US phone number might offer some help.
How To Market Your Business Internationally With A Virtual Phone Number?
So how do you incentivize your business's virtual number to grab the attention of customers overseas? One of the simplest and the widely adopted ways is by showcasing your number on the media channels, specifically your business website. Make sure the website maps the top-level domain of the region you are targeting with the virtual number.
The above helps in attracting customers from different regions and increasing brand presence. Now, this is easy but not the only way you can attract foreign customers. There are other technologies and channels through which international marketing is possible.
Toll-Free Numbers
While there are multiple types of virtual numbers, one that works best for an organization is a toll-free number.
A toll-free number starts with 1800 and is also called a freephone number. The fact that when a call is placed using the toll-free number, it is the receiver who is billed for the same. Meaning that your customers need not pay a penny to connect with you or your business. Though, it might seem pretty expensive and costly considering that businesses are charged for every call, yet it excels in terms of customer satisfaction.
Imagine there are organizations X and Y. Both offer WordPress development services based out of the US. Now a customer in Australia is looking to connect with top development agencies. Upon searching, he comes across X and Y. Now, one uses a toll-free number, meaning that the customer can make a free call whereas the second organization uses a normal virtual number.
Given the above, it is pretty obvious that the customer would connect with the organization that gives him the ease to call for free.
Business calls can last for hours and when a customer is to make an international call, he has to think twice about the fee to be paid. With a toll-free number, an organization can virtually convince customers to pick them as their preferred service provider.
Summing it, a virtual phone number isn't only about connecting companies with customers but comes with a host of other features. Starting with online conferencing to web chats, webinars, and meetings, they are an excellent alternative to traditional phone numbers. When it comes to going international, they are like a business communication partner.
In case, you see wondering whether this is right for your organization or not, here is one piece of advice: delayed decisions lead to missed communications. And yes, virtual phone numbers are scalable and provide sufficient features to connect with international customers.


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Boots Baby Insulated Jar 350ml
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Boots Baby Insulated Jar 350ml
Our Insulated Jar is perfect for you and your little one, whilst on any adventure. Our special little pot will keep your yummy food toasty and warm for upto 5 hours or nice and cold for upto 7 hours.
We've made this from dishwasher friendly materials, so feel free to pop it in for easy cleaning. That's one less thing to worry about.
Always keep an eye on your little one whilst they are using this product. Before feeding, check over this product; throw it away you notice any signs of damage or weakness. And remember, always check the temperature of the food before feeding.
How to use
Please read carefully and retain for future reference. Wash the insulated jar and spoon thoroughly in warm soapy waterbefore using for the first time and after each use. All parts are suitable for use in the top rack of a dishwasher however hand washing is recommended. For best thermal results pre-heat or pre-cool the jar before use by filling with hot or cold tap water. Leave to stand for 5-10 minutes before emptying the water. Dairy or other foods that can spoil easily should not be kept in the product for prolonged periods.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not use abrasive or solvent based cleaning agents as this may cause damage. Do not use bleaches or cleaners containing chlorine. For your child's safety and health. WARNING! Always use the product with adult supervision. Before each use, inspect the product. Thorw away at the first sign of damage or weakness. Aways check the food temperature before feeding. Stir well before giving the food to your child - remember the outside of the jar will feel cooler than the contents. Do nt overfill the jar. Hot liquids and foods can scald the use. Never use this product in a microwave oven or conventional oven. Never leave your child unattended whilst using this product.


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Changing Tracks by Duane Beeson
Alumni find both joy and risk in taking new career direction
The last time the jobless rate in the United States was as high as it is now, Ronald Reagan was proposing the Strategic Defense Initiative, Michael Jackson was moonwalking through Billie Jean, and Bill Gates was just starting to make money from Microsoft Word.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 9.4 percent for May 2009—the highest since 1983. That means 14.5 million people are jobless.
As whole industries hemorrhage and jobs continue to be outsourced to other countries, many Americans have been forced to consider a career change. Others are contemplating a new direction because of a specific passion or family considerations.
Several Northwestern alumni have successfully changed career paths. We share their stories as encouragement that—whether you have to or want to—you can do it too.
Pursuing a Passion
When pharmaceutical giant Pfizer purchased Pharmacia Corporation in 2003, it announced most of Pharmacia's research and development work in Kalamazoo, Mich., would cease. Michael Swanson '82, a research biochemist, had a decision to make.
Swanson had been experiencing a declining sense of fulfillment in his job. Decisions affecting his infectious diseases research were being made for business and marketing—not scientific—reasons. Uncertainties regarding long-term support of projects were growing.
The year before, he had enjoyed a moving experience in Sweden, walking the land his ancestors had farmed. It was his seventh trip to Europe, most of which involved visiting Swedish and Dutch relatives and conducting genealogical research. Long interested in history, he found genealogy offered a new way to apply his analytical skills.
Part of his severance package included assistance from a career consulting company. With their help, Swanson chose to pursue a master's degree specializing in archives and records management. Now completing his first year as an archivist at the University of North Dakota, he says, "It just seems to come naturally to me—probably because I have a passion for it. I really enjoy helping people more directly. We work hard but in a relaxing environment. It's a lot less stressful."
Stress is one of the reasons John Liesveld '00 left his law practice in 2006. He loved some aspects of the work—analyzing, researching, writing, competing in the courtroom. But the intense nature of many of his cases, such as child-custody issues, took a toll on him.
"When a lawyer answers the phone, there's a 99.9 percent chance the person on the other line isn't happy. That wore me out," says Liesveld. "I took it home with me a lot."
Liesveld enjoyed listening to talk and sports radio and often thought that could be his dream job. When the general manager of KLIN in Lincoln, Neb., called and asked if he was interested in joining the morning team, saying he had always been intrigued by putting a lawyer on the show, Liesveld couldn't refuse.
Now "Jack Mitchell" on "Jack and John in the Morning," he talks about state politics, national issues and Husker sports every day from 6 to 9. Liesveld works longer hours than he did as a lawyer—there's a lot more to his job than just his on-air time—but he says he's having the time of his life.
Family Matters
Supper's over at the home of Hope and Reed Friese '95, and Elijah (7) and Iris (6) are helping dad at the family business in Parker, S.D. The kids make a good cleaning team for the Cherrybean Coffee Company: He sweeps, she mops while Reed roasts coffee.
The Frieses moved back to his hometown in 2007 after he had worked a dozen years in production and management at an aircraft painting company near Seattle. Friese wanted a quieter, more predictable environment for their four children—especially Elijah, who is autistic.
"Here we can let him go to the library," Friese says. "He can get our mail from the post office. We can give him a lot more freedom and allow him to explore in a small town."
Friese's high-school obsession with coffee was stoked when he lived in Seattle. Returning home, it seemed natural to start a roasting company and coffee shop. Friese wanted it to be a true family business, so in addition to cleaning, the kids go along on deliveries and will have other responsibilities as they grow.
"I try to use all the flexibility I have as a small-business owner to be with the kids when other fathers might not be able to," he says. "I work twice as many hours as before, but I'm more connected with my family."
The Rev. Troy Van Beek '00, from landscaping business to ministry
John Liesveld '00, from law to talk radio
Karen Woudstra '79, from education to real estate
Lou Bram '96, from ministry to law enforcement
Michael Swanson '82, from biochemistry to archives
Exerting Influence
Working in public affairs for the Environmental Protection Agency for 10 years, Carie (Van Hook '87) Jasperse enjoyed her responsibilities and supported the EPA's mission. But she yearned for more.
"I wanted to be involved in substantive decision-making, but the people who did that were either scientists or lawyers. I wouldn't be a good scientist," says Jasperse, who majored in English and French at NWC, "so I became a lawyer."
Today Jasperse is an attorney for the Food and Drug Administration. She has been involved in legal work behind FDA warnings to companies marketing products said to cure H1N1 and the consumer advisory regarding potential liver damage from Hydroxycut dietary supplements.
A variety of projects compete for Jasperse's time, and her work is more challenging than before. But she says the fulfillment she derives from helping keep the public safe makes up for the stress.
Timing it Right
Sitting in a law school classroom a couple of years ago, Fawzy Simon '90 couldn't believe what he heard from the dean: "They tell me many of you have never failed."
"I've failed," says Simon. "My grades at Northwestern were abysmal; I've been fired. Failure is a distinct advantage because I've learned the sun will still rise and I'll have another shot. Some of my 4.0 classmates couldn't process failure."
After working in theatre, restaurants, banking and inventory management, Simon became interested in law through a job as a title company clerk. Watching a lot of Law & Order also played a role.
In law school Simon vowed not to squander his second chance at higher education. "I was in a room full of really smart people who knew a ton about what I wanted to learn and were happy to talk it over with me. Being around people younger than me forced me to work harder."
Now a public defender in Lebanon, Mo., Simon appreciates both the structured environment of law and the opportunity to work within it to help others who have failed. "Essentially, I play high-stakes poker with people's freedom," he says. "I'm motivated by my desire to get a good outcome."
Leon Fikse's NWC experience was similar to Simon's. He loved the social life. Classes and mandatory chapel? Not so much.
As a sophomore in 1968, he clearly heard God's call to become a pastor. "It was the last thing I wanted to do," he says.
Suspended from Northwestern for skipping chapel, Fikse farmed almonds and sold used cars before beginning a 16-year career with the postal service. Though a variety of lay ministry experiences, he began to realize the pastorate "wouldn't be so bad after all."
The senior pastor at Bethany Reformed Church in Redlands, Calif., since 1995, Fikse loves helping people grow spiritually. And he acknowledges God's timing was perfect.
"I wouldn't have been a good pastor in my 20s. I became wiser and learned many lessons about dealing with people that are so beneficial today."
Career Leaps—and Links
For 10 years, Lou Bram '96 preached grace and forgiveness at a Baptist church near Mason City, Iowa. Now he busts drug dealers and investigates thefts as a Cerro Gordo County deputy sheriff.
He changed career tracks to bring home more money so his wife, Christy (Hoffman '96), could be with their children full time. His heart is still in the ministry, but for now his job meets their family's goals.
While his career fields may seem disparate, Bram sees similarities.
"This is about building relationships, just like being a pastor," he says. "And I've had many opportunities for ministry most Christians don't get because of the situations I'm in."
Fawzy Simon, the public defender, also draws on past experiences in his new role. "My theatre training is paramount," he says. "I learned how to use my voice, memorize lines, move in a space and get into character. I'm a different person in the courtroom. I use my words, voice and behavior to persuade."
When the Rev. Troy Van Beek '00 started his first pastorate at the age of 35, he found his previous business ventures created a connection with church members. "They sensed I had experienced the same things they had," he explains.
Van Beek started at Northwestern in 1986 but left as a junior after switching from major to major. God used his 10 years working in implement and lawn care businesses, he says, to help him listen and prepare for ministry.
"I understood at a deeper level God is in control, and I learned things I probably wouldn't have learned if I had completed school the first time," he says.
Karen (De Boer '79) Woudstra, an agent with Northwest Realty in Orange City, looks back on the last eight years with amazement and confidence in God's sovereignty. She sees how her experiences in two previous careers—20 years as a kindergarten teacher and five as Northwestern's director of alumni relations—benefit her and her clients today.
Her teaching skills come in handy as she helps first-time home buyers navigate pre-approvals, offers and closings. She uses the computer proficiency she developed at NWC to complete paperwork and post listings online. And the contacts from both positions have brought her many clients.
"I could do this for a long time," she says, "but I've learned to be open to what God puts in front of me."
Costs of Change
Karen (Goettsch '84) Fenedick and her husband spent a year living off of his income so she could take computer courses. After 21 years as a nanny in the Washington, D.C., area, she knew she needed technological skills to pursue an office job. When she landed a position selling insurance, she was so motivated she became one of the fastest-certified agents in State Farm's history.
Leon Fikse saved diligently to fund his education at Western Seminary. But when his California house didn't sell, their nest egg was soon gone—as were borrowed funds from relatives. Unsure if he could continue, he told God he didn't know where to turn. "After we humbled ourselves before God, our house sold quickly. God has always taken care of us," he says.
Reed Friese is learning trust after the first year of his coffee business. "My biggest surprise was how many lattes it takes to pay a light bill. I got way more business than I expected. I also made way less," he says.
But he subleased some of his retail space to a flower shop, and he's seen his roasting business perk up through the Sioux Falls farmer's market. Ultimately he savors the positives this change has brought his family.
Michael Swanson, the biochemist-turned-archivist, followed financial advisers' advice and had money saved in case he lost his job. He also benefited from a nontraditional-student fellowship that paid for a year of grad school.
John Liesveld knows he could be making more money if he hadn't left law for the lure of the microphone. But he doesn't have any regrets.
"I love my job. That's worth so much more."
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In a recent editorial, "Bishops' opposition to vaccine, COVID-19 relief reveals a near-obsession with abortion," we write that it is frustrating to see the U.S. bishops sowing doubt about vaccines and relief that promote the common good. Following are letters to the editor responding to our editorial. They have been edited for length and clarity.
I am so over these U.S. bishops. We Catholics are intelligent, thinking, moral individuals. Stop infantilizing us.
We have heard ad nauseum the dictates of these men on abortion. Please print articles about life outside of the womb. These men can't seem to get enough of sex and women's reproductive rights or non-rights. I have never seen anything in the gospels or scripture that indicates Jesus' obsession with this.
Those of us who still attend church and keep up with our faith are inundated with this obsession in parishes. Please don't give oxygen to these one-issue bishops in your great journalism.
Charlotte, North Carolina
Okay, so "preeminent" doesn't mean "only" or "determinative," but why be so negative? Tell us avid readers what you think the word does mean, really?
Webster's says it means "having paramount rank." Webster's also defines "paramount" as "superior to all others." Sure sounds a lot like "only" don't you think?
Middletown, Delaware
The bishop's statement against the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is ridiculous for two reasons.
First, the vaccine is necessary in order for humanity to be rid of this disease and the church should be a leader of its flock in ensuring that everyone gets a vaccine.
Second, saying the vaccine is tainted because it was developed using fetuses from unborn children who were aborted is the same logic that would prevent an organ transplant recipient because the donor died in as a soldier in a war, or as a convicted criminal who died as a result of capital punishment or one who was purposely killed by another human being.
The reason for the end of life of the donor has no relationship to the organ being donated or to the recipient; accordingly, no moral attribute can be applied to the organ or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
We American Catholics deserve better from our bishops who are charged with being shepherds of his flock.
Miami, Florida
I write today specifically to call attention to the editorial referencing some bishop members of U.S. bishops' conference and their apparent obsession with abortion as the ultimate litmus test to all things pertaining to President Joe Biden and his agenda for all.
I don't recall as much opposition to an elected president, who happens to be a "practicing" Catholic in a long time. I was particularly struck by the last paragraph of the editorial which I paraphrase in calling these bishops "pro-birth' not "pro-life."
If we spent as much time and energy in caring for children after birth as we do opposing "abortion" in this church and country, maybe we would have time and energy to become truly "pro-life" when it comes to other quality of life issues, such as mass incarceration, death penalty, immigration reform and our foreign policy in general when it comes to support of U.S. government support of coups against legitimate regimes we do not agree with.
Boynton Beach, Florida
When they object to a vaccine based on fetal cells from the 1970s, those original cells no longer existing since the 1970s, it is an obsession. But that describes their psychology.
From a moral perspective, it is idolatry. They are placing abortion above all other moral issues, especially those that relate to actual lives such as food, shelter and health care talked about in scripture. They are placing it above God: idolatry.
Stamford, Connecticut
Many congratulations on your wonderful editorial about the bishops' obsession with abortion. The statement on Inauguration Day was catastrophic for us here in Ireland who welcome the arrival of a new practicing Catholic president after the havoc of a scandalous, indeed manifestly sinful so-called pro-life incumbent.
Thankfully, Pope Francis spoke on behalf of Catholics and people of good will throughout the world. This was followed up by the comment on the $1.7 trillion relief plan for the country with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in the world.
Again, the focus was on a tiny part about abortion rather than what the efficacy of the plan is in facing COVID-19, the central and vital, life-giving theme. Thus, the final remark of your editorial is so appropriate — if these bishops and those who agree with them are so concerned about life in the womb why don't they issue some statements on the care of life outside the womb.
Again, many thanks for articulating what I have wanted to be said for so long.
(Fr.) PADDY CULLY, C.S.Sp.
Dublin, Ireland
I am shocked at this attitude. Abortion has absolutely nothing to do with this issue. Are all the lives already lost or the potential lost lives if this virus continues, of no value? It's my understanding that the after effects, especially for those who already have health problems, can be long lasting.
As a church, our past contains some really big problems, however, this is unbelievable!
(Sr.) DIANE MILLER, OSB
Watertown, South Dakota
That something good can come from something bad in the distant past is like, well, a miracle. And we apparently don't know the reasons for that abortion way back when. We do know that now some life-saving good can come from it.
This should, I hope, give us some pause to consider how riven the church has been these last 48 years, two sides at each other. The devil, however we perceive or regard him, must be dancing in glee. One issue has torn the church apart.
The time is long overdue to stop the bickering, pray for each other, pray together, as one church, loving those we disagree with, and with good humility and humor, doing this even though they are wrong and we are right.
We are looking from different points of view, yes, but our church is called Catholic, comprehensive, universal, broad in sympathies, tastes, interests and perspectives. It's long time that we became true to our name. Jesus came because his people, the Jews, had become too literal and too narrow in their outlook. He wanted to widen their perspectives, help them to be more inclusive — and look what we have come to. We have done it yet again. Lord help us. Yet again.
Minot, North Dakota
I wonder about the various bishops taking the position that a vaccine is morally compromised. Are they completely oblivious to the irony? The U.S. bishops applauded a speech by a bishop involved in the child abuse scandal as revealed by the secular authorities in Pennsylvania. It welcomed Theodore McCarrick at the height of his power and predation. Its members took huge gifts of cash from the bishop of an impoverished diocese as he robbed his flock.
These are just a few of the more egregious acts of our American bishops. The other antichristian behavior many of them exhibit, the arrogance, greed, and so forth are on display for all to see and would fill pages.
This sowing of confusion about the vaccines will no doubt fuel opposition to the vaccines among those misguided enough to look to the bishops for leadership. The result: points scored in the culture wars. And more dead people. Probably no dead bishops — they will likely get their vaccine of choice and top-notch medical care if they get sick.
When it comes to being morally compromised, our bishops are experts and lead by example.
San Antonio, Texas
My faith practice has continued for 80-plus years — until now when it's on hiatus or a deeper and longer break. I don't know yet. I've weathered all the sex abuse and pedophilia scandals, but now I feel the "church" is as much a political party as a church.
I'm strongly pro-life and a strong advocate for the seamless garment, and feel the current domestic hierarchy is neither. Being pro-life means more — a lot more — than being anti-abortion. They say anti-abortion is the preeminent issue, but it appears to be the only issue. Lots of steps got me to where I am, including, as you have noted in your editorial, the bishops' Inauguration Day statement. My God! A devout, rosary bead carrying, life-long practicing Catholic is inaugurated and that day is chosen by the president of the U.S. bishops' conference to say that his policies "would advance moral evils."
And now the relief bill that will lift half of children in poverty out of that poverty plus do so much more and what's the single evaluation criteria: it does not include provisions of the Hyde Amendment which prevents the expenditure of federal funds on abortion.
You want to reduce abortion? If finances are a barrier to having a child, other provisions of the relief bill will help, including the child tax credit, expansion of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act that will provide medical care for pregnancies. A living wage and child care provisions will also help. Let's advocate for them!
Laguna Woods, California
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The United States of America is one of the most popular study abroad destinations. It is a vast country with good schools and many famous cities. Today EDUopinions will take a look into the pros and cons of studying in Pennsylvania.
EDUopinions is a unique platform where you can read real, verified student reviews about universities from all over the world as well as get free information about them.
The state of Pennsylvania is situated in the northeast of the US. Its largest city is Philadelphia. If you do not know much about this beautiful city, it is where the politicians of the colonies met and created the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is also famous for music, arts, and cuisine (try the cheesesteak).
Full of History and Culture
The state of Pennsylvania is a perfect destination for Arts and Humanities students. You can see the Curtis Institute of Music, the Academy of Music, and the Philadelphia Orchestra's Kimmel Center. The Walnut Street Theatre has been operating since 1809 and is the oldest in the English-speaking world.
High level of Education
Some of the best universities in the country and the world are located here. The University of Pennsylvania, known as UPenn, is one of the 8 Ivy League Universities. It is also ranked 19th in the world in the current QS World University Rankings. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh also sits in the top 25 Universities in the world, as stated by the World University Rankings 2019. Other institutes are Villanova University, Lehigh University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Pittsburgh.
The University of Pennsylvania, as stated on its Financial Aid Information for International Students, commits over $9 million a year to support foreign students. Carnegie Mellon University also offers scholarships and grants to its students.
Easy access to other parts of the country
Philadelphia is an incredible city with many sights worth seeing. These include the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House (where the first American flag was sewn in 1776). There's also the Art Museum with its iconic stairs that appear in the movie "Rocky".
Other cities in Pennsylvania include Pittsburgh, Harrisburg (the capital), Erie, and Allentown. The biggest airport in the state is the Philadelphia International Airport. It saw nearly 32 million passengers in 2018. It offers domestic flights as well as flights to Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pennsylvania is around the average cost of living in the United States. In fact, housing is a bit less expensive than average. However, the tuition fees for higher education are high. In fact, according to collegecalc.com, UPenn is 71% more expensive than the national average private four-year course.
Limited Work Opportunities
Foreign students with an F1 Visa can only work on campus in first year. This is for a restricted amount of hours per month. Work off-campus and for longer hours may be allowed by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services after one year.
Competitive Atmosphere
Many Universities in Pennsylvania are hard to get in to. This often leads to a competitive atmosphere. Many students hang out with different people to avoid this stress.