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linkedin with facebook contacts How will LinkedIn Profile Optimization help to boost your personal brand?
linkedin with facebook contacts LinkedIn is an extraordinary network for specific branding as well as could enable you to fabricate a competent visibility on one of the most prominent social media network with greater than 377 million professionals.
LinkedIn can be valuable for the search of work, arranging and also additionally for list building especially when you are mindful of all concealed techniques along with techniques to LinkedIn Profile Optimization. On the occasion that your "Who's Viewed Your Profile" diagram is level covering week after week like a body without a beat, right here is a personality check rip off sheet and few tips to enhance the LinkedIn profile that will certainly help bring some life right into your account as well as develop more account views linkedin with facebook contacts.
Fortunately, there is a cost-free tool you can make use of to position on your own along with your personal brand and also it is known as LinkedIn!
This is the place you could interface with the possible customers to produce business, customers that are particularly crazy about exactly what you offer the table or even find the one incredible contract you have been looking for.
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Branding on LinkedIn generally implies recognizing ways to feature just what you bring to the table. With an excellent numerous records on LinkedIn, without adjusting your "brand", you may come to be blended in the team. Emerge from the pack by shaking your very own brand name with these pointers. Right here are couple of methods you can make your very own brand name on LinkedIn by LinkedIn Profile Optimization:
Detail Your Narrative linkedin with facebook contacts
When somebody first communicates with the profile, they will pick an instant plan to continue seeking or hand down to the complying with account that is likely your rival. As a result of this, you've to focus around advancing the account to influence it to arise.
The concern various people confront is that they merely transfer their resume or throw something with each other. Which suggests the account is unimpressive or unfocused.
You have the amazing setting of standing where you are today, perceiving exactly how you arrived as well as focusing on where you are going. You obtain the chance to make your tale.
You get the opportunity to select which employments you take into your profile and which parts of those line of work to function. All that you place on your profile should be worked with particularly to the brand you are making and for that LinkedIn Profile Optimization is a must.
Include Keywords
It may be predictable as well as time-worn – yet the reality of the issue is key phrases as well as the subsequent find capability is what influencing the Internet world to go round. Consider just what someone may kind into Google in case that they were hunting down someone like you.
Exactly what are your task titles or abilities? Think verb, point, equivalent word, and also acronym. Where do you live? What is your Name? What is your service name? These are keywords to use in your profile.
Include Your Elevator Speech
You call for a lift pitch or speech, as well as you need to add it to LinkedIn. linkedin with facebook contacts A "lift speech" is that extremely brief speech you would supply (pitch) to a main amid the flight up to his workplace or to her car. You have possibly 30 secs to pitch an unthinkable story, book or believed to them.
Generally, you have no chance to waste and also have to strike all the energizing concentrates. You have to do likewise with your LinkedIn brand name. On the occasion that someone messages you or you should converse with them concerning your brand, have a respectable lift speech prepared. In the occasion that it is in on the internet message framework, you can make use of a one section pitch. Maintain it short, straightforward as well as straight to the factor. Your pitch is simply similar to the weakest connection.
Focus on Your Connections
Odds are that you have actually seen the records on Facebook where someone has a couple of thousand "friends." Do they possibly have these countless actual buddies? Presumably not. Do they actually talk with this numerous people? One more time, it's not most likely.
LinkedIn is an expert systems management account, so basically heading out and also interfacing with your companions absolutely isn't really crucial. Certainly, it could support a little exposure, which is great, yet you need to center around the nature of your links. Do not simply user interface with the affiliate. Locate individuals in your field, search for those you appreciate or who talk to their company in such a way you like.
Use the Publisher Tool
Superior among other techniques to LinkedIn Profile Optimization as well as to construct the networking potential and to find new company partners is to make use of the publishing device. Compose web content on the topic you are inhabited with. Make a week by week or biweekly blog because your very own brand. This will certainly assist support the exposure and also bring extra connections. There are a variety of LinkedIn profile optimization instances that you can look at and also these LinkedIn profile optimization examples will assist you to enhance your own brand.
Personalize URL
When you make a LinkedIn account you will certainly wind up with some confused wreckage of a URL. It motivates it to emerge on a page as well as will certainly aid in LinkedIn profile optimization and also in enhancement improve your own brand.
Industry Photo
Use a profile photo that speaks to your professional side as well as user interfaces with the business. There is numerous LinkedIn profile optimization examples that you can look and see exactly what kind of pictures they have published on their profile.
Utilize Other Content
You don't normally have to make material to assist your very own brand. In case you review something that talks with your brand name well, despite whether you didn't make it on your own, share it and like it. Others will certainly see this. This can attain brand-new links primarily to utilize the various other material and help in LinkedIn profile optimization.
It doesn't make a distinction in case you are originally stages of the company, are simply beginning to remove or if you are a heavy steam train and also absolutely nothing can prevent you from development. By exploiting these tips, you will see the increased interest for your account, in addition to you will hold your account over the opposition, which is something you need to attain your specified purposes.


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Dear Miss Dussia-Elliott,
We heard from the Twitter that you were miserable (or "les miz" as Mama calls it). We've been pretty miserable at times too. Don't even get us started on the time we had to LET GO OF THE TOY WE WERE PLAYING WITH IN A TIMELY FASHION. Here are a few things that cheer us up. Hope you can do at least one of these (the cotton candy one!).
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Special advice for Miss Dussia-Elliott (but it might help you, too)
Dear Miss Dussia-Elliott,

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I'm a big fan of Symphonic Metal. I love bands like Nightwish, After Forever, Epica and Within Tempation so when I heard about Operatika I figured I give them a listen.
The members are:
Vocals: Slava Popova
Guitars: Bill Visser
Keyboards: Anna
Drums: Yuri Liakhovitch
Bass: tba
When a genre of music becomes popular due to several very good bands, bands that sound very similar come crawling out the the woodwork. Operatika is one of those woodwork crawling bands. I don't dislike their music, but there's nothing new and exciting with this band. The guitarist loves his sweep arpeggios, uses them to boredom in his solos. Their vocalist is good, she has a very nice voice, but the female opera vocals have been overdone. The music is average at best, they're a "been there, done that" type of band.
The track listing for "The Calling" is as follows:
1. Intro
2. Gladiator
3. Tears Of The Sun
4. Dark Horizon
5. Ice Queen
6. Life Saving Flame
7. No. 3/23 In A Minor
8. Mask In The Mirror
9. Secrets Of The Past
10. The Storm
11. The Calling
12. Last Quest
Life saving flame is the best track on the album IMO but it's still under par. The instrumental No. 3/23 in A Minor sounds like a blatant Yngwie Malmsteen rip.
If you are looking for good Symphonic Metal, pass on this one. Check out the other bands that I mentioned earlier or check out Symphony X.


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Outer Urban Projects
Performing arts organisation that collaborates with young people and their communities in Melbourne's culturally diverse, artistically starved, outer northern suburbs.
Outer Urban Projectsaim to create art that has maximum social impact by providing ongoing employment, social and creative engagement, mentoring and education opportunities for young people.
2014 Pitch
Funds raised: $20,300
OUP presented at TFN's June 2014 collective giving event in Melbourne and raised $20,300 (including $10,150 in matched funding from Creative Partnerships Australia). The funding has been used to employ a part-time Social Enterprise Coordinator for Urban Events, OUP's gigging social enterprise - an investment in dedicated talent management that is connecting young artists with remunerated gigs and galvanising high calibre talent into rewarding employment.
The impact...
Celebrated philanthropist Andrew Carnegie believed that "every act we have ever performed since the day we were born was performed because we wanted something".
Performing for purpose is something the folks at Outer Urban Projects understand well - and they know what they want: educational opportunities, sustainable employment and social and creative engagement for young people in Melbourne's disadvantaged outer suburbs (where youth unemployment can stretch as high as 50%). Working in neighbourhoods as culturally diverse as they are vocationally challenged, OUP collaborates with young people to deliver performing arts for maximum social impact.
The funding has been used to employ a part-time Social Enterprise Coordinator for Urban Events, OUP's gigging social enterprise - an investment in dedicated talent management that is connecting young artists with remunerated gigs and galvanising high calibre talent into rewarding employment.
Over 7 months, OUP artists performed in front of combined audiences of 3300 people and the social enterprise created 29 performance opportunities for OUP program participants, 25 opportunities for emerging artists and 9 opportunities for professional artists in paid work.
Performers need a stage and an audience, whether that performance is in the front room or Carnegie Hall. An effective agent preserves space for their artists to practice and perfect of their craft - and like Carnegie himself, OUP recognises teamwork as the fuel that enables common people to attain uncommon results. The Urban Events team has enjoyed immediate returns from investment in coordinated advocacy and resource management – the thrill of each booking, the validation of paid employment and the bourgeoning opportunities to showcase these energetic and talented young performers.
Through its TFN experience, OUP has realised financial and psychic endorsement, along with opportunities and networks to sustain its programs this year and beyond. Capitalising on key learnings in preparation for the June 2014 event, OUP has activated supplementary donor networks and credits TFN pitch coaching with an additional $10,000 funding secured during the past 12 months.
Read their Impact Report


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Updated LiU presentations
The basic PowerPoint and Keynote presentation about Linköping University have been updated with figures from the latest annual report and new photos. If you are giving a presentation about LiU, use the new material, which exists both in English and Swedish.
Download the PowerPoint and Keynote presentations on www.liu.se/insidan/kommunikationsstod/grafiskprofil
(Download templates and logotypes, Basic presentation about LiU).
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Miami Beach
C'est magnifique: Miami Beach mayor to be awarded French Legion of Honor
President Emmanuel Macron of France has bestowed his country's highest civilian honor — the Legion of Honor — to an unlikely subject: Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine.
Pourquoi, one might ask?
Because of Levine's "outstanding contribution to our French-American friendship and commitment to raise awareness about climate change," said Clément Leclerc, consul general of France in Miami, according to a statement from Levine announcing the occasion.
Gérard Araud, the French ambassador to the U.S., will present Levine with the Légion d'Honneur insignia Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
As a legion officer, Levine will join the ranks of about 10,000 Americans who have been lauded by France, including some très important company: Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Dwight Eisenhower and Colin Powell.
Levine, a likely 2018 Democratic candidate for Florida governor, has been an outspoken advocate for fighting climate change, investing millions of city dollars into projects to deal with the damaging consequences of rising seas.


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Situational Awareness in Scripture
The U.S. Coast Guard defines situational awareness as knowing "what is going on around you." This is a fairly simple definition for a skill that can seem incredibly convoluted. Everyday life demands that we consider the complexity of other people, relationships, bills, jobs, and responsibilities. I'm not sure about you, but I often feel as though the situational awareness in my life is somewhat lacking.
"Did I say the right thing in that situation? Did I speak with love and grace? What are my motives with this person? Are my actions glorifying God?"
These are but a sample of the labyrinth average folks, who genuinely want to love God and love others, must ask themselves on a regular basis. There is a level of self awareness that the Proverbs urge its readers to strive toward. For instance, verses four and five of today's reading are paradoxical. They literally cancel each other out. Why would Solomon the Wise say something so foolish?
Solomon's greater point does not concern arguing correctly- but rather that the wise use situational awareness in their dealings with others. What may work with one individual may be disastrous with another. How can we delicately alter our attitudes, words, and actions to better reflect a situational awareness that is wise. Today, let us judge each situation with the discernment and wisdom encouraged by Proverbs.
Consider praying that God would you the wisdom needed for today. Remember, James 1:5 says, "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you."


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Boise State Football
News and notes from Mountain West football media days in Las Vegas
Utah State's biggest stars were on hand Wednesday at the Mountain West football media days, and neither was on the field for eight of the Aggies' 10 wins last season.
Senior linebacker Kyler Fackrell and senior quarterback Chuckie Keeton suffered season-ending knee injuries last year, Fackrell's in the season opener and Keeton's in the third game. Both are back on a suddenly experienced team.
"The younger guys are the ones that got more experience, so this year they're even more prepared and we have even more guys ready to contribute," Fackrell said.
Fackrell, who had 82 tackles (13 for loss) and five sacks in 2013, was selected the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday. Keeton, in his sixth season, was the quarterback on the preseason all-conference team. It was his third time attending the league's annual media summit, and the second with plenty of questions about his knee, which also cut short his 2013 campaign.
"It would be worse if no one asked, so I guess it means I'm still a little relevant," Keeton said.
Their return is a key reason the Aggies were selected behind Boise State in the Mountain Division in the preseason poll, and they get the Broncos at Maverik Stadium in Logan on Oct. 16.
"It's the only team we haven't beaten, we're 0-2," third-year coach Matt Wells said. "I like to remind our players of that fairly often. To me, the road to the Mountain West championship goes through Boise, it will always go through Boise until someone knocks them off that throne."
Wells said the Aggies were brought closer by a June 26 car accident involving four of his team's defensive linemen. Senior John Taylor will be ready for fall camp, while junior Edmund Faimalo and freshman Adewale Adeoye are "progressing." Senior Travis Seefeldt had the most serious injuries and is unlikely to play this season, though the team may seek a sixth year for him.
"I'm really close with a lot of those guys," Fackrell said. "It was a shock. We're so grateful they are going to heal up. The whole team came to the hospital, brought them food. We all kind of had a new perspective, that we focus on football so much, but it isn't everything."
Among the stacks of notes, CDs and team guides this week at Mountain West media days were a few bags of microwave popcorn.
On the bags was the smiling face of Colorado State junior wide receiver Rashard Higgins, nicknamed "Hollywood," which he picked up as a grade-schooler. On the bag, it says "Hollywood performances are best enjoyed with popcorn."
It's fitting for the 6-foot-2, 188-pound Higgins, who had 96 catches for 1,750 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. He is a preseason Sporting News All-American and was the media's pick for conference Preseason Offensive Player of the Year.
"I know if you're able to play at a high level, the attention will come, and I've adapted to it," Higgins said. "I think it's pretty cool."
Promotions like the popcorn aren't always embraced by coaches, but Colorado State first-year coach Mike Bobo liked the idea. He noted when he was at Georgia, attention was coming to the program regardless, but in Fort Collins, Colo., it's not as easy.
"I think it's great. ... He is a team guy, but he's going to bring exposure to our football team, to our conference, and I think that's a good thing," Bobo said.
Bobo grew up in Georgia, played for Georgia and spent 16 seasons in various coaching capacities for the Bulldogs. Colorado State wouldn't seem to be a geographic fit, but having the sort of player like Higgins and coming off a 10-win season, it was a job he had to pursue.
"Whether I moved three hours from Athens, it didn't really matter, it had to be a great place to raise a family, and second, there's a lot of success, a lot of positive momentum at Colorado State —two straight bowl games, building a new stadium — I feel the program is on the verge of doing something special, and I wanted to be a part of that," Bobo said.
During warmups before his Wyoming Cowboys hosted Boise State on Nov. 23, coach Craig Bohl said "there was a look in the eye of that football team that they were on a mission."
But before the Broncos' 63-14 shellacking, Bohl had a nicer moment when he saw Boise State coach Bryan Harsin at Starbucks the morning of the game. He even bought Harsin's coffee.
"Isn't that bad? You pay for the coffee and get your butt whipped by (49) points," Bohl said. "I tell you what, it was a good thing I'm a seasoned veteran because it was a rough night. I was like 'I bought the guy a coffee!' "
Boise State senior safety Darian Thompson requested an NFL Draft grade after last season. The response: stay in school.
Thompson ranks second among active FBS players with 14 career interceptions.
"If I would have gotten a second-round grade, that's not saying I would have went," he said. "I wanted to be knowledgeable about the situation. It wasn't disappointing. I was just wondering. ... I'm excited to get my degree. I'm excited to be back."
If Boise State reaches a New Year's Six bowl game this year, the Broncos likely will land in the Peach Bowl on Dec. 31 in Atlanta.
The College Football Playoff has openings for the Group of Five conferences' automatic qualifier in the Peach or Fiesta (Jan. 1 in Glendale, Ariz.).
But the selection committee has been asked to avoid repeat visits to bowls by teams or conferences. Boise State won the Fiesta Bowl for the third time last year.
"All things being equal, we wouldn't put Boise State back in the Fiesta Bowl," CFP Executive Director Bill Hancock said Wednesday in Vegas.
The six-game CFP features semifinals Dec. 31 in the Orange and Cotton bowls. The Sugar (Big 12 vs. SEC) and Rose (Big Ten vs. Pac-12) have conference contracts. That leaves the Fiesta and Peach to handle the Group of Five qualifier (highest-ranked champion), possibly the ACC champion (if that team doesn't make the semifinals) and at-large teams.
Boise State is considered one of the top Group of Five candidates for a New Year's Six bowl again this year. Hancock said it's "absolutely possible" for a Mountain West team to reach the semifinals, although some coaches have expressed skepticism.
Harsin says the Broncos could get to the final four with an undefeated record.
"If you're not in it, something really special has happened for the other four that are," he said. "There's a lot of good teams out there, so that might be the case. That's the whole goal, right — to win all your games and put yourself in that situation? Why wouldn't it be? I think every team — I don't give a crap what conference you're from — every team that wins every game should believe they have a chance to play for it all."
Said Thompson: "We can only control what we can control. If we win all of our games and they still don't pick us, then what can we do? We have the potential to do so, the drive to do so. ... Actually getting the chance would be great."
Also of note: Hancock said the selection committee will stick to its policy of only announcing a top 25 and not identifying the highest-ranked Group of Five team if it's not ranked.
Safety Chanceller James has impressed coaches and teammates with his quick recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He will play safety and nickel in fall camp. ... Linebacker Joe Martarano extended his stay in the Chicago Cubs' organization this summer when he was promoted to the Northwest League. Harsin approved. "You need to do that," Harsin told him. Martarano has returned to the Broncos. ... Defensive linemen Tyler Horn and Sam McCaskill, who have started at tackle but are listed as ends on the depth chart, will play both positions. ... No uniform changes or surprises are planned this year, Harsin said. ... Senior left tackle Rees Odhiambo missed nearly all of spring ball because of class conflicts. ... The Mountain West still hopes to land another bowl berth with the upstart Arizona Bowl but the Tucson-based game hasn't been finalized. Without it, the conference might only get five bowl berths this year.


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Tackling organised crime in Mexborough has been one of the biggest challenges of the last 12 months for police, according to the District's Commander.
Sean Morley, who's marking his first year in the role, says with staffing and budget issues, it's been difficult to combat the problem.
He feels they have made progress and confirmed they have put fifty members behind bars.
He also hopes the community will see the positive impact of that.


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Marketing is probably one of the things that confuses us photographers most when it comes to the business side of our careers. Of course, we all know Instagram is great for marketing, but what else?
I'm going to dive in to 5 ways that you can better market yourself to the world of your dream clients!
1. Social Media
Like duh, we all know this one. But really - it's free! So if you're not utilizing it you should be!
This one is a no-brainer, but it's such a great tool to utilize! Not only are you reaching an audience that is looking for someone like you, but your literally posting your work on a photo-centered social media app - which is basically what your job is! Taking pretty photos!
Here are a couple of ways you can utilize Instagram to give you more clients:
Feature Accounts
This may sound silly, but feature accounts can actually really help you! Tagging them in those photos that you are just super stoked on may get you some more followers. And while those followers may not be potential brides, what's happening is you're still getting a lot of traction on your good photos, which gives you a better chance at showing up in someone's "explore" feed. I've had quite a few brides find me through "explore", so I'm definitely a believer in that! The more organic and awesome engagement you get on Instagram, the more likely a potential bride will see it.
Okay, so I've heard it both ways, but I personally recommend keeping your personal account the same as your business account. Why? Because now my friends who follow me are seeing what work I'm producing, and now that they are all at that age where they are getting married, they are going to think of me when it comes to finding a photographer for their wedding. Badda boom, badda bing, you've got more clients.
New Content
Posting new and refreshing content will get you more engagement. Guaranteed. If you keep posting the same photos from the same session over and over again right next to each other, people will get over it. It's the sad and depressing truth!
By posting new content, you show people that you are actually pretty busy and the real deal. People always want new stuff, so by continuously posting photos from new sessions, you'll be begging for more engagement. Of course, make sure you post the stuff that you are super stoked on! Post those amazing new photos that you just took!
Plannning Apps
How's your 9 grid looking? Does it look cohesive or a little messy? Well, there's an app for that!
I use Planoly - a great app to help you plan out future posts so you can see what your grid will look like!
The other sad and depressing fact is... it's true. Your 9 grid really does matter. Because it's your first impression. A potential follower that comes to your feed and takes one look may not want to follow you if they don't like the way your grid looks. It's the sad truth!
SO by using planning apps, you can make sure you are using a variety of different shots with similar and cohesive editing styles. This will in turn help your follow game.
Tag, Tag, and Tag!!
I'm talking Geotagging your location, hashtagging strategically, and tagging vendors in your photos! The more people and opportunities you bring to your work for people to find you or follow you, the more it will benefit you in the end.
By tagging those vendors from that wedding you shot, they are getting a glimpse of your work, and they might just share one of your photos as well and tag YOU for their whole follow base! That's great marketing!
By hashtagging strategically, you're using tags like #oregonweddingphotographer for that shot you took in the mountains, even though you live in California! If you want to shoot somewhere specific in the future, start hashtagging it! You might get a potential bride who's on the hunt to find you!
Facebook isn't that dead, people. You should still be using it!
Some people still rely on Facebook to find stuff - including business pages. Sometimes it's just for the fact to validate that you are a real business. The more you're utilizing the platforms you have, the more audience your reaching, and the more likely you are going to book more clients. That's just the way it is.
Post blog posts to your business page, and share different content than what's on Instagram or other platforms! By sharing different content, you're encouraging other followers to head to your other platform and give it support, which can only help you more.
As far as paid ads go, I've never found them working for me in this specific industry, so I haven't touched them. Organic engagement is the best way to get more clients... and save money!
2. Website / seo (or, Search Engine Optimization)
SEO is a bit of a beast, so I'm going to try and simplify as best as I can to make sure you benefit from this! Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is basically the algorithm Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other search engines use to bring up the best results for each user search. So how does that algorithm work?
Well, Google and other engines have these "spiders"... not kidding, that's what they're actually called, that crawl the pages of your site. They look for specific keywords that they can pull and use for user generated searches. Keywords, page quality, and page ranking all have a part in where your pages will appear on Google. And if you're on that second page... you might as well not even be on Google at all.
Here are some ways you can help your SEO:
When you're blogging, make SURE you have at least over 500 words. Any less than that, and Google might not have enough to grab from your page for searches. In your 500 words, make sure you have your keywords listed so that Google can pick them up. BUT BEWARE - do not overuse your keywords! Ex: "I shot this Oregon wedding in Oregon on a gloomy Oregon day. The couple has lived in Oregon and met in Portland, Oregon, and now they are getting married in Oregon later this month." This, my friends, is called Keyword Stuffing, and it can actually penalize you for future Google searches!!
BUT, that doesn't mean you shouldn't use Keywords. You definitely should - just limited to a normal amount. You should also use your keywords in the Titles of your pages. Ex: "Whimsical Oregon Engagement at Crater Lake". There, I just gave the location, what the shoot was, and an adjective to describe the shoot. Using adjectives like this will help your click game and hopefully drive more traffic to your website.
Lastly, be sure to SHARE your blog posts! Inbound links are your friend here. Did you know if you share your post to a platform like Facebook, that link that drives people to your site can help with SEO because it's an inbound link? Yeah, pretty cool, right? The more inbound/outbound links, the better quality your page will have for Google's spiders! Make sure you're linking out to those vendors that helped on the wedding day!
Lots of Info
Make sure you are being personal and friendly - you want people to stay on your page as long as possible! This helps with your page's quality, and will give you priority for Google. The shorter amount of time people spend on your site, the more likely Google will flag that page as bad quality.
Have call to actions - drive them to other blogs or to fill out contact forms! Want better SEO? Drive them to more pages on your site. That will definitely boost your other pages and their quality rank!
Lastly, make sure your site is user friendly and easy to navigate. Have a clear navigation bar, make sure people can easily find your work and your portfolio... otherwise they'll just leave. And that's no bueno.
3. In-Person Referrals
We've kind of talked about this previously in my last blog, How to Book More Clients for Your Wedding Photography, but basically, when you show up to weddings, head in there read to book the engaged cousin. Be ready to wow the people and book another bride with each wedding you attend!
Another great way to get referrals is having an in with wedding vendors. And what better way to do that than to be friendly and meet the vendors you are working with? Tag them in your work, make a point to get to know them, and then I guarantee because they liked working with you so much, they'll refer you to any brides that are asking for referrals. There you go - easy way to get clients!
4. Wedding Coordinators
Looking to shoot in a specific area that you're dreaming of? Well I have a trick for you.
Find local wedding coordinators in the area, get to know them, reach out to them through email professionally, share your work with them, and ask to be on their referral list. More likely than not, I'm sure they'll like you and of course want to work with you, which in turn, will help you book more clients in the area you are choosing to shoot in. For example, I want to shoot more in the Pacific Northwest. So, I found some coordinators on Instagram located in those areas and shared my work with them through email, asking to be a part of their referral list. Both responded back, and now I have a styled shoot planned in June later this year with an awesome coordinator up in Washington. What dreams are made of, folks!
5. Getting Published
Prepare yourself. This is a tough one to continue doing because there is a lot of rejection here. BUT, it's so so worth it when it works out for you.
Submit, submit, submit!
The more you submit, the more those coordinators will keep seeing your work, getting to know you, and eventually, think of you for a specific post they have in mind... which could be later than expected! Even if the session or wedding you are so super stoked on doesn't get accepted, keep submitting everything you've got. They might just pick up that one that you didn't think would get published - and you would've never known if you hadn't submitted it!
Once that post does get picked up, boy are you in for a ride. Get ready for the inquiries! Do you know how many brides are on Junebug, Green Wedding Shoes, Style Me Pretty, and more? That's like the HUB of potential brides! So get there and keep submitting. Just keep submitting.
I hope this has been helpful for you and that you learned a thing or two reading or watching this video! If you're interested in learning more on how you can best market yourself, let's set up a Mentor meeting! I love working with AWESOME new photographers! :)
Want to Be Mentored by Dani?
We'll chat about your specific situation and how you can grow from where you are now!


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I was silent most of this weekend, and how much I've needed that! The past week I found myself running around, hardly having any time for my art, I even had to skip 2 morning yoga sessions and moved around feeling this general sluggishness, really low on energy and not much motivation. Only after speaking to my dear friend I heard of the Solar Storms which where happening between March 16th-26th, and then I got it!
These solar flares cause anxiety, fatigue, and powerful energy shifts, as the cosmic energy intensifies we as humans are also effected as we have electromagnetic fields running through our body and surrounding us as auras. And gosh, did I feel this one! If I'd only known about it before I might have perceived this whole experience differently.
did you feel the same?
During these times in life where we are caught up with tasks, piles of things to do and feel that our intimate moments with ourselves are scarce, it's a sign saying: Stop. Slow down and Feel.
What I actually did in order to help me was the following:
Meditation: sitting or walking meditation was very helpful, bringing into awareness reoccurring thoughts and feelings.
Nature: I tried to spend as much time in nature and even if I was home I gazed often at the sky and trees outside my window, sat in the garden, and connected to the sweet song of the birds.
Letting go and breathing: pausing as much as possible and took deep belly breaths, letting go of anything I am holding on to or resisting.
Softness: Each morning and evening I practiced loving-kindness meditation towards myself and others, and tried to be soft throughout the day (in other words, I wasn't being hard on myself for not having the energy to do much)
Silence: I sat in silence as much as possible, no phone, internet or external stimulations (I did that mostly during this weekend)
And you know how wonderful this made me feel? I realized that all I really needed was this short weekend to ground, come back to myself and feel, which enabled me to engage with the world and people around me in a more integrated, authentic way.
I know what you're thinking…we don't always have the privilege of having the whole weekend to ourselves, and you know what, you are absolutely right! We don't need to arrive to a state where we are exhausted and feel warn out and need a whole weekend to decompress...
Wouldn't it be better if we do these short mindfulness practices every once in a while, as general maintenance? Keeping us connected to ourselves; to our emotions, spirit, soul and body at all times?
This is why trying out some of these practices whenever you can, will really make a difference in your life. How about practicing a loving-kindness meditation before you go to sleep? Noticing 5 things you are grateful for every day? A short 10-minute yoga practice to start your day? Just doing a couple of poses can open up your energy field and prepare you for the day. There are endless options for living a mindful life, all we need to do is start with one.
By the way, I have been using the Insight timer app for some of my daily meditations and it is so great! you can find guided meditations, music and wonderful podcasts! https://insighttimer.com/
And for those of you who would like me to recommend of some great guided meditations please feel free to email me here.
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The dangerous goods are those materials or items that possess inherent hazardous properties, which if not properly controlled can cause a potential hazard to health and safety of all living organisms as well as the environment.
They may be in the form of solid, liquid, gas, cold, hot, pungent, chemicals, mixtures, manufactured products and much more.
They can be classified and identified on the basis of their inherent properties such as explosive, poisonous, flammable, inflammable, etc. Dangerous goods handling with so
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Knowledge About The Hazardous Goods
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Adherence To The Dangerous Goods Regulations
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Knowledge About Dangerous Goods Packing Procedures & Protocols
The proper packing of goods is essential for any type of cargo to avoid the risk of damage. You need to be extra careful for the hazardous cargo as it comes with an additional risk.
It's your responsibility to pack the dangerous goods adequately with the most appropriate packing materials. There should be a proper cushioning and lashing to avoid the risk of any leakage or damage due to its movement inside the container.
Appropriate Labelling
All dangerous goods should consist of appropriate labelling after proper packing and before the movement. The label consists of a code that indicates the risk or danger level associated with the contents of the container.
Training & Awareness
Knowledge and awareness of all the people involved in the logistics chain including packers, cargo handlers, equipment operators, hazardous goods approvers, documentary staffs, truckers, and much more are one of the major factors that influence the proper movement of the dangerous goods.
Each person involved should be aware of the rules and regulations related to cargo, ports, destination country, and the proper documentation required in the smooth movement.
Final Thought
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This is a truly moving account of Daran, a little boy diagnosed not to live beyond the age of two due to a particularly severe form of spinal muscular atrophy known as Werdnig-Hoffman disease.
Ian and his wife June were determined to challenge the prognosis and fight to extend their son's life regardless of the odds stacked against them. How they were able to do this and enable Daran to live life to the full is the basis of Legcapped: a title taken from Daran's own thoughts that he was 'legcapped' not 'handicapped'.
Told with honesty and frankness, which often leads to exceptional depths of emotion, the account of how this family remained strong and faced the challenges involved in Daran's education and upbringing is actually exceptionally uplifting. By following their own determined path to care for Daran, Ian and June are rewarded with a huge amount of happiness and an intelligent son who combined a real lust for life with a great sense of humour.
From beginning to end, this is a book which will leave readers both moved and inspired by the resilience of Daran and his parents.
About the author:
Ian J. Heading
Lancashire author Ian Heading has spent much of his life as a planning officer working in local and county councils. He spent two years in National Service in the late 1950s.
He originally wrote the story of Daran's life in longhand as an attempt to record their life together whilst the memories were still fresh, and found that this helped his grieving process. Some years later, following illness of his own, he decided that this could make the basis of a book and it is from those original pencil written pages that Legcapped was produced.


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ZAMine Services LLC is the joint venture company of Marubeni Corporation and Tavan Bogd Group, established in March 2010 as the official distributor of Hitachi Construction Machinery in Mongolia.
Since 1995 Tavan Bogd Group is one of the leading corporations in Mongolia and now has 12 subsidiary companies in foreign and domestic trade, service, tourism, and hospitality, manufacturing and real estate industries. Marubeni Corporation on the other hand, is one of the worlds well known top corporations, affiliated with general trading, financing, and investment. In 1994, Marubeni Corporation began the affiliation with Hitachi and has successfully launched Hitachi in a number of worldwide markets.
Hitachi Construction Machinery is well known in the global market for its Japanese quality and liability. Hitachi products range from Excavators, which has leading market share, to Dump trucks and the biggest excavator in the global market for supply.
We are pleased to offer our equipment, outstanding after sales service that is led by experienced and skilled foreign and domestic experts. The fact that Hitachi Construction Machinery has already provided professional training for our technicians, mechanics and operators goes to show our determination and dedication to the best service and ongoing contribution to the mining sector of Mongolia.
Dear Colleagues and Customers
We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our customers who have been applying our product and service to your service.
Since our establishment in2010 ZAMine Services LLC has been striving for excellence to introduce and develop world-top class technology to aim new to contribute success of customers and to ensure quality of service. So far we have been expanding scope of our work to supply Hitachi equipment to Mongolian market and provide after sales services. Based on our unique technological efficiency and continuous service effort we introduced and developed Hitachi Construction Machinery into the market successfully.
Business has no limit and speed of technological change is being accelerated faster than ever before at present so that only business with best technology would be viable in the market. Our goal for customers is to provide best possible support in order to build bright and reliable future for your business.
Hiroaki Takizawa
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Colleagues and Customers
First of all, I would like extend my sincere gratitude to all our customers who have chosen us since 2010. From 1949, world-renowned Hitachi Construction Machinery have delivered dependable, innovative products that provide value and unique ownership experience to our customers.
At ZAMine Services, we believe that success comes from a relentless focus on our customer's needs and success. We listen to our customers' needs and offer professional and smarter solutions and remain focused on accelerating the growth while decreasing operating costs of our customers.
Our promise is simple; to empower our customers to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively. With world-class products and outstanding product support services and the support of a dedicated employees, we will realize our mission. I look forward to sharing our continued success with you.
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Chief Operating Officer
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Six key words for the development and cultivation
- Knowledge of the products extensively and in-depth
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Sincere relationship
- Insight for the future
- Initiatives
Having world-class quality of service, ZAMine Services LLC provides learning environment for the employee development and creates the spirit of working together towards the customer satisfaction.
Unstoppable effort, Extreme support!
ZAMine Services LLC established in March 2010
ZAMine Services LLC is the joint venture company of Marubeni Corporation and Tavan Bogd Group, established in March 2010 as the official distributor of Hitachi Construction Machinery in Mongolia
Best Supplier of the Year in 2012
ZAMine Services LLC was nominated and selected as "Best Supplier of the Year" in December 2012
Top 150 Enterprises in 2014
ZAMine Services LLC was selected as "Best Taxpayer" of 2014 upon it met with criterion on "Best Taxpayer larger enterprises" category nominated by National Tax Authority for adhesion of tax legislation of Mongolia in fair manner and significant contribution into state and local budget.
By taking control of negative effects and outcomes that are related to occupational health and safety, ZAMine Services LLC is building a team with adaptable, professional employees that build sincere relationships, value safe work and have an initiative, extensive and in-depth knowledge of the products as well as an insight for the future. We aspire to minimize operational adverse impacts on the environment. This means constituting HSE management system, all the while continuously improving its' implementation and operate concentrating on following main points:
- Complying with all HSE related national and international standards, legal and other requirements.
- For senior employees at all levels to be HSE role models by leading other employees and contractors by example.
- For each employee to be obliged to report and manage the risks.
- To identify HSE training needs and to provide relevant trainings to all employees.
- Taking and implementing actions to prevent from industrial accidents, acute poisoning, negative environmental impacts and other hazardous situations. Doing incident investigations, taking preventative and corrective actions in case an incident occurs.
- Conducting regular HSE inspections and taking corrective actions in case of non-compliance revelations.
- To be receiving and accepting all HSE related requirements, advices and requests made by contractor companies.
- Assessing and reviewing of individual and departmental HSE performances.
- For employees at all levels to be actively and initiatively participating in HSE related issues.
This policy is open to all ZAMine Services LLC's employees, its' contractor companies, cooperating organizations and shall be followed within ZAMine Services LLC's scope by each employee.…………………………/title/ will be responsible for implementation of this policy throughout the Company.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has taken the unusual step of opposing what a court-appointed receiver is doing in the massive Ponzi case that involves companies owned by Robert Allen Stanford.
According to briefs and motions filed yesterday evening and released today, the SEC opposed actions taken by Stanford receiver Ralph Janvey to attempt to recover principal and interest from hundreds of Stanford victims who received payments of certificate of deposit principal from Stanford International Bank Ltd., a company in Antigua, West Indies, that was controlled by Mr. Stanford.
"The receiver's claim to recover principal lack statutory and case law support, and it would be inequitable to require the innocent investors to repay these amounts," the SEC said in briefs filed with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans.
Thousands of other investors, including those outside the court's jurisdiction, have received principal payments from Stanford International Bank, the SEC said in a release.
"It would be unfair to make this small subset of admittedly innocent investors return the funds they invested, or even litigate, while thousands of similarly situated investors are not pursued," the SEC said.
Calls to Mr. Janvey, who is also a partner in Krage & Janvey LLP, a law firm based in Dallas, were not returned.


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Check out the iOS screen resolutions. Including the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
RWD With the <picture> Element
Responsive Web Design techniques are a way for developers to adapt a site layout to a wide range of devices, from desktops to tablets and phones, have it consistently look sharp and load quickly. And no responsive design solution is complete without an adequate technique for dealing with images.
HTML5 Hidden Property
Tip of the day.
What is this "hidden" property and what does it do?
You are able to read this paragraph but you are not going to be able to see the next one.
Unfortunately your browser doesn't support the hidden property
Offline.js library
Offline.js is a library to automatically alert your users when they've lost internet connectivity, like Gmail.
It captures AJAX requests which were made while the connection was down, and remakes them when it's back up, so your app reacts perfectly.
It has a number of beautiful themes and requires no configuration.
Touch: Promo Slider Phones
Here is another touched based slider for phones, it can be used for tablets as well. I have another touch based slider dedicated for tablets with 3D effect. But that one later.
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Starmaker Kim is Born to Engineer | 11/02/2016
CCFE's Kim Cave-Ayland hopes to inspire students to follow in her footsteps by featuring in a new film for the Born to Engineer campaign.
Kim, a Control Engineer in CCFE's Experiments Department, volunteered to appear in a video about her work in fusion research and her motivation for becoming an engineer.
"The whole idea is that the video is seen by young people, parents, teachers, careers advisors, and policy advisors," Kim explains. "It will be useful for Culham's own outreach work too; it would be nice if we can walk into schools where the teachers and children already know a little about fusion energy and its potential."
The Born to Engineer videos show the range of innovations and creative projects engineers are involved in. They are sponsored by the ERA Foundation, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851, and the Institution of Engineering and Technology and filmed by production company duckrabbit.
"The producers were looking for engineers who are young and enthusiastic and wanted to tell people about what they do. I thought it might be a good way to spread the word about fusion and told them about CCFE and how we make 'stars on Earth'. My words captured their imagination and it all started from there."
Kim got involved after attending a communication and presentation masterclass by Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, presenter of the BBC's The Sky at Night:
"One of the messages Maggie stressed was to be an opportunist in everything in life. I thought back to that when I applied to appear in the video. I hope I've made Maggie proud! Above all, I hope that the video inspires more young people to choose engineering as a career."


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The home opens up on nearly every side thanks to galleries of strategically placed windows promoting soft natural light and airflow for temperature control that stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The home offers 4 bedrooms, separate study/kids retreat and 2 bathrooms with the master bedroom offering plenty of space to ensure the ultimate parents retreat, the kids rooms are spacious in size, fans, air-conditioning and a spacious paved entertainment area offering endless views of the stunning allotment.
This amazing family home offers everything a normal home does however the difference here is the 1.04 hectares (approx. 2.57 Acres) of land being only 30 minutes to Toowoomba CBD. Not to mention 6m x 6m shed/workshop, 6m x 6m carport so plenty of room to park the caravan and boat, bore, 20 solar panels, water tanks, town water, garden shed, 2 paddocks, vegie gardens, chook pen, mini orchard with pear, apple, peach, apricot and plum trees, multiple entertainment areas and plenty of room for all the toys, and so much more, there is just too much to mention.
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6 Most Reliable Daviess County Arrest Search Sources
If you're interested in conducting a criminal records search and/or finding Daviess County arrests, then read this article to discover the tools you need to find the relevant information.
Searching for Daviess County Arrests
The easiest method to find Daviess County arrest records is to access the online inmate roster provided by the local detention center. It enables users to search for inmates by name, alias, and even booking date.
If you'd like to find state-wide records instead, the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) allows users to locate an inmate based on name. The system also provides information on sentencing.
Warrant Inquiries
If you're interested in finding Daviess County warrants, there is currently no online database available, so interested individuals will instead have to direct their queries in-person to the Sherriff's Department at 212 St. Ann St., #103, Owensboro, KY, 42303.
Finding Court Records
KY court dockets (or records) are also an important public resource, since they detail an individual's history of prosecutions and convictions as part of a public file. If you're interested in finding Daviess County court records, you should browse the Kentucky Court of Justice website, and then in the upper-left corner, you can specify the county you are checking. Take into account that this database contains only pending cases.
You can also conduct a state-wide search for cases by turning to the Administrative Office of the Courts. The service they provide includes a background check based on historic court activity, but please note that KY arrests, or driving incidents are not included.
If you're interested in locating sex offenders within one mile radius of any location or by a name of an offender, the state maintains a computerized database to assist in the search. To find Daviess County offenders specifically, scroll down and search for that county.


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- Area: Science
- Program: Physics
- Type of Writing: Essay (Explorative)
- Course Level: 1000
- Year: 2017
- Paper ID: S.P.E.18.104.22.1683
A Conversation on Astronomy: How Astronomy Changed the World
Astronomy is something that we often take for granted. The things that it has brought us and the ways that it has dramatically influenced our daily lives is not often discussed, and certainly not analyzed. In this paper, I will reveal the result of multiple conversations that I have had on the topic as well as the realizations that have come about as a result. I have had a discussion of the importance of astronomy with three of my family members: my father, my mother, and my sister. All of them have very different opinions, as well as reflections that both surprised me and intrigued me.
I shall begin the discussion with the results from my mother. She sees the world in a perspective involving people instead of analysis, and I was eager to get her opinion on the subject. My mother was uncertain to begin discussing the subject, but her hesitancy quickly turned to passion when I asked her how she believed astronomy affected the ancient world. She quickly caught on, and explained in great detail the influence ancient astronomy had on the civilizations of the world. Predicting the length of seasons, for example, was crucial to the survival of ancient peoples because they lived in a society that used plants as a food source. Knowing when the "wet" seasons and the "dry" seasons would occur gave them a better crop yield, which in turn gave them a better chance for survival.
The influence of winter on these peoples were also devastating. Besides the chilling weather that may cause hypothermia if they did not have adequate shelter, the ancients also had to worry about the lack of crops during this time. Food was scarce, so learning to prepare for this harsh season was critical to their survival. My mother pointed out that the solstices were used as an announcement for both winter and summer; which were not only used for survival, but for holidays and celebrations as well. She discusses the traditions in these holidays, specifically the winter solstice, which gradually morphed into what we now know today as Christmas. I mention the star that can often be found on the top of the Christmas tree, which is meant to represent the star that the wisemen follow to guide them to the place of Christ's birth. We begin to discuss the influence of stars on various ancient religions as well, and the phenomena of stars in religion is by no means a modern invention. Ra, for example; the Egyptian god on the sun, was also believed in ancient mythology to have created the sky and the Earth. As the main- and arguably the most important- god in Egyptian mythology, Ra was a god that represented the science of astronomy as the pinnacle of power. The idea of the sun bringing life is by no means a new one, and the influences from this idea can be found in current religions as well as ancient ones.
When my mother and I finished our discussion, I left in search of my sister. She was never particularly interested in science, so getting her to discuss it was a herculean feat. She eventually conceded, and we began to discuss the influences of astronomy. My sister begins with the topic of the moon, and when I bring up the ancient association with the moon and madness, she (rather humorously) brings up the topic of werewolves. Werewolves, as I'm sure you know, refers to the story of a man turning into a wolf- typically when the moon is full.
Insanity has thought to be linked to the cycle of the moon since ancient times. Proof of this claim can be found in ancient Greek mythology, which tells of a man named Lycaon. Lycaon infuriated Zeus by serving him the corpse of his own son in order to test the claim that Zeus was omniscient. In response, Zeus brought Lycaon's son to life and transformed Lycaon and his offspring into wolves as punishment. Certain elements of the popular werewolf myth are missing from this tale, but the essence is there.
My sister also mentioned another major influence of astronomy in our daily lives: time. Time is calculated by using the moon and the Earth's orbit around the Sun. The moon is used to calculate the day, and the Sun is used to calculate the year. The Sun is also used to calculate the time of day by using sundials and shadow. The sunlight, understandably, has had a very crucial effect on the lives of people up until the breakthrough invention of electricity. Working was only possible when daylight was available, but days grow shorter in winter. When work was needed most, it usually wasn't possible. Electricity fixed this problem, and is used for light to this day.
When our conversation begins to wind down, I thank my sister for her time and begin to discuss the topic of astronomy with my father. As a man with science-based mentality and methodology, my father is an excellent candidate for this discussion. He mentions the necessity of understanding the tides- a critical point of understanding for fisherman and sailors. Caused by the push and pull of the moon, the tides are a very important part of everyday life. If the person lived near the coast, then it would be especially crucial. Proper understanding of the tides can help to prevent some water damage caused by high tide by building the structure further away from the water. Understanding the tides also allow for a fisherman to catch more fish and make a better living. And, of course, the sailors of the world all appreciate this knowledge as well because it improves navigation.
When my father begins to discuss navigation, it is clear that there is more to that story. He explains that while the moon and the sun were obviously used to calculate direction, many constellations and stars also assisted. The North Star; aptly named because of its position in the north, is used to calculate many things. Distance, direction, navigation, mapping, and even more uses can all benefit from stars being used in navigation. However, there are many constellations and important stars that all must be used by these people for survival as well as comfort. The problem of memorizing all of these constellations was solved by creating stories to fit them. Mythologies and folk stories, passed down from generation to generation, would serve as a conduit for ease of memory. These stories also provided entertainment, and for many mythologies, explanations of the gods and natural phenomena. Humans crave explanations, and in the absence of knowledge, they create myths to explain the world around them. In Greek mythology, for example, the constellation Aquarius was used to explain the phenomena of rain.
Astronomy is something that influences our lives dramatically but is rarely appreciated. It has influenced everything from how we tell time to navigation. It is very critical in our understanding of the natural world and the natural phenomena we experience around us. Astronomy, from its birth in ancient times, has been used to explain what we could not. It gave us traditions as well as pragmatic facts, and it is as much engrained in our behavior as our brain. We thrive on explanation, and ancient civilizations used the stars as our explanation. The ancient civilizations, remarkably, weren't that far off from the truth. We have astronomy to thank for so much that we have, and it is only fitting to have a conversation on it every now and again. Because astronomy, even in ancient times, has changed the world.
Works Cited
"Lycaon." Greek Mythology, www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Mortals/Lycaon/lycaon.html.
Mythology of the constellation Aquarius. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2017, from http://www.heavens-above.com/myth.aspx?con=aqr
Ra | The Sun God of Egypt. (n.d.). Retrieved November 21, 2017, from http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/egyptian-god-ra.html


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3 Things You Must Clarify to Keep Your Conflict Healthy
You already know how important it is to maintain peace with the Ex for your children's and step-children's sake.
But, what about the conflict within your own home? How well are you dealing with conflict in your current relationship?
Last week, Kim pointed us toward research that showed children living in low conflict environments adjust more successfully to adulthood than those in high conflict environments. Managing conflict well within your home is just as important as managing conflict between and your Ex.
Stuck in Toxic Conflict
About ten years into our marriage, Kim and I experienced a very dark season. We had just come out of a three year legal battle with her Ex which had taken its toll on our relationship. Conflict within our home was erupting at every turn. Annika (Kim's daughter) went from experiencing conflict between her divorced parents to being subjected to the conflict between Kim and me. Facing the possibility of divorce, we knew something had to change.
You're probably experiencing conflict in your home too. Maybe not at the same level that Kim and I faced during this difficult season, but conflict none the less. The fact is, common stepfamily dynamics create pressures that separate us rather than draw us together. That means we're going to experience conflict.
The key isn't to eradicate conflict. (That's an unrealistic expectation.) The key is to move from toxic conflict to healthy conflict.
Here's three things you need to clarify in order to develop healthy conflict:
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Clarify Your Goals
You probably didn't enter your relationship thinking, "One of my goals is to make sure we can fight well!" Conflict management isn't usually a top priority when we're falling in love. But learning to 'fight well' is critical to healthy conflict.
There are three types of goals that promote healthy conflict: Personal, Relational and Behavioral.
Personal goals help you get clear on what you really want. Here's some questions you can ask:
- What do I want to feel during and after a conflict?
- What do I want my partner to experience from my words and actions?
- What do I want my kids and step-kids to learn from witnessing our conflict?
Relational goals help you get clear on what you want for the relationships within your home. Here's a few more questions:
- How will the way I handle conflict reinforce trust?
- How will my words and actions during conflict support connection with my partner?
- How will I show my step-children that I'm committed to respecting their parent?
Behavioral goals require one simple question. Ask yourself:
- If I have clarified my personal and relational goals for conflict, then how will I actually behave to make sure I reach those goals?
Take some time to answer these questions or others like them when you are feeling calm and connected. Answer them for yourself and then talk with your partner to clarify your goals together.
Clarify Your Stories
You've heard the phrase 'love is blind'. It's not true. Love is actually just a really good story teller. When couples are falling in love, they always want to believe the best about their partner so they tell the best stories:
- "His house is just messy because he works so hard and doesn't have time."
- "She wants to look good for me, it's ok that we're late sometimes because she's still getting ready."
- "His little guy is kinda cute when he throws fits like that, I probably wouldn't get after him either."
It doesn't take long for stories to change once we're living under the same roof and the euphoria of early love starts to wear off:
- "He can't do anything around here…all he cares about is his work!"
- "How can someone take so long to get ready…she doesn't even care that she's making us late!"
- "His kid is such a little brat and he's too lazy to do anything about it!"
Our stories will impact our conflict. They cause us to make assumptions about our partner's motives and judgements about their character. Stories can help us overlook annoyances or stay stuck in frustration. Stories are not reality…they're just stories.
Clarifying your stories means you need to look at the facts. To clarify your stories, you need to get curious about what's really going on inside your partner. Chances are he cares about more than just work, she isn't trying to make you late and he's not just a lazy parent.
The authors of Crucial Conversations call this "Master Your Stories". You may want to check out their book to learn more.
Clarify Your Agreements
Disappointment is a result of unmet expectations. When you are expecting something from your partner and you don't get what you expect — you experience disappointment. That's a breed ground for conflict.
When it comes to the "business" of stepfamily life, you need to clarify your agreements. Every step-couple has business to attend to that is separate from building a romantic relationship. You are partners in raising all the kids. You are partners in creating a peace filled home. You are partners — and partnerships require agreements.
As you negotiate agreements about things like scheduling, parenting or chores consider asking: Who will do What by When?
Answering this simple question when you are doing "business" will keep your expectations realistic, reduce disappointment and keep you both on the same page.
The Road to Healthy Conflict
Kim and I haven't eliminated conflict in our marriage. We've just learned how to move from toxic conflict to healthy conflict. You can too by clarifying your goals, your stories and your agreements.
QUESTION: Which do you need to clarify today — your goals, stories or agreements? Leave a comment below…


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What do you NOT want to get into?
Make sure you note what you will be talking about in this meeting and what is out of range. It's super easy for a meeting to drag on and on, and if your colleagues are intelligent and have great ideas, you won't notice the time passing. People do have lives, and meetings must stay organized, so keep track of what really counts.
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