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It's difficult to write about this topic without offending someone. Yet, I can assure you that is not my intention. My goal is to share some thinking about the investment in your meetings. Borrowing a few sentences from a Forbes artcle, I'd like to establish the thought to be considered: Why technology is vital to your meetings.
"The meeting was held for a compelling business reason in the first place. The investment was made to drive an expected outcome (or you'd never host the event at all). The big picture here isn't just the costs, it is the return-on-investment and overall gain (or loss)."
Facing the challenges of dwindling budgets, the scrutiny of costs, and the need to communicate with your audiences, the challenges can be overwhelming. However, here are a few things to consider when budgeting your next event.
First, address the purpose of your event. In a word, it usually boils down to communication - delivering a message to your audience. And if your purpose is to communicate, anything that gets in the way of that communication is the enemy of your efforts. Accuracy is the paramount issue. If your communications fail, your event is a failure - simple when you consider it.
So, let's look at just what it takes to deliver your message. As the title of this article states, I'm going to confine those elements during this conversation to the Audio/Visual needs of your event.
First and foremost, you must be heard. In most cases that means that you're going to need a sound system adequate for your audience to hear you clearly.
Addressing the Sound System
Just because your audience can hear you speak, it doesn't mean that you are communicating. To get your message to the audience, it's imperative that it is high quality sound. Every word needs to be heard clearly. How many presentations have you heard that the presenter sounded like he was mumbling; although you could hear him speak, you couldn't understand most of what he was saying. Those are the effects of a poorly designed sound system.
It's important to spend enough money to ensure your message is heard. One of my biggest complaints about event planners is that they're willing to spend a fortune on coffee breaks and dinners while skimping on the sound reinforcement. If you need to move some money around, start here.
Microphones are essential
When you consider how important it is for your audience to be able to hear you, don't think for a minute that a microphone isn't necessary. While most conversations take place withing five feet of each other, consider how much louder you're going to have to speak when addressing someone twenty, thirty, fifty, even a hundred feet away.
You might be able to do it a few minutes, but few can do it for very long. Also take into consideration the effects of turning to the side and not directly facing your audience. Microphones are your best bet for being heard and understood.
Then there is the issue of the audeince questions. You want to be able to hear the questions clearly and you want your audiewnce to hear the answers as well as healthy discussions.
The Technical Aspects of What It Takes
Audio is a mixture of science and art; it takes years, sometimes decades of practical experience to get good at it. But, it isn't voodoo.
At its most basic level the first thing you want to do is measure the sound pressure of the ambient sound in the room. This is easily done with a free app for your phone.
Once you know with what you are competing you have a benchmark with which to work. The rule of thumb is that you want 20db of sound reinforcement above the ambient sound of the room. With that information, you can design a sound system that will assure your voices will be heard loud and clear (of course it's a little more complicated than that, but it is where you start)
For an advisory board meeting where dozens of people are seated around a "U" shaped conference table, speakers will often be seated more than thirty feet from their audience and a microphone is certainly a good investment. As such, I would recommend one microphone for each of the two seated at the table, another for the moderator and one for the presenter.
While this, at first blush may sound excessive, it isn't. When the message is important enough to call a meeting of decision makers, ensuring that every word is heard clearly is the most important consideration.

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Last week, I worked from our consulate in Sydney for two days and attended an American Citizen Services (ACS) training for consular officers posted to Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne. Ninety percent of the time, I work in the embassy in Canberra as a political officer, but every once in a while, my particular portfolio allows me to do some consular work too. This is especially important to me because I'm consular-coned, and I'm also the only consular officer in the embassy. From sharpening my skills on working death and arrest cases, to making citizenship determinations, to bonding with my consular colleagues and friends, my whirlwind 48 hour trip to Sydney after an interesting and busy week of political meetings and writing in Canberra was a morale boost and a chance to pivot my focus. How much do you know about ACS?
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Postcard From Melbourne + One Year in Oz
A few weeks ago, I went on a work-related trip to Melbourne, Australia's second most populous city. Nearly thirteen years had elapsed since my prior visit, but it was evident that Melbourne still has a spirit all its own – it is definitely not Sydney, or Brisbane, or Adelaide, or Perth. Melbourne is one of Australia's most diverse cities; often called Australia's "cultural capital," one-third of Melbourne's 4.9 million residents were born overseas. Visiting the melting pot that is Melbourne to attend the Strong Cities Network conference on preventing violent extremism, amidst this year's confluence of global politics, the threat of terrorism, and the halfway point of my tour as a political officer in Canberra, made me reflect on the immigrant experience in Australia and Melbourne's successes in social cohesion.
Farewell, Uzbekistan
On a hot, dry night in May 2015, I landed in Tashkent to begin my first diplomatic tour. My iPhone was shuffling through songs and settled on "The Heart of Rock and Roll" by Huey Lewis and the News just before the wheels hit the tarmac. My heart was excited and hopeful, and my mind was jumbled full of Russian and consular don't-forgets. Over 105 weeks later, hours from flying away for good, I'm grateful for the best parts of being here, and even the tough parts. Five figure visa interviews. Eleven new countries…and one old. Road trips. Illnesses and injuries. New friends and colleagues. Probably way too many plates of plov cooked in sheep fat. And an inestimable amount of gratitude and hope for what comes next.
First Uzbek Wedding, Last Tashkent Ball
Next month will make two years that I've lived in Uzbekistan. In the course of my work here on immigrant and "green card lottery" cases, I've looked at literally hundreds of Uzbek wedding photos, submitted to bolster the bona fides of a relationship. I've seen the dresses, the festive and colorful tables, and the giant plates of plov. But literally every Uzbek I know is already married. In fact, my Uzbek colleagues who are the same age as I am have children who are now preparing for university. That is probably why I've never actually received an invitation to an Uzbek wedding. But a couple of weeks ago, one of my colleagues A., walked into my office and asked me what I was doing on April 14.
Year in Review: 2016 Blog Stats & Recap
I admit it: 2016 was not my favorite year. It was professionally and personally challenging. It felt like I was battling one problem after another in a difficult environment, in disintegrating health, and with my main support network of family and friends a dozen time zones away. In 2016 many things were lacking in my life: good health, human respect in civil discourse, and tacos. I noticed these deficiencies, got pissed off and disappointed and sad over them, and tried to move on. However, 2016 was awesome for my passport, the blog, and my ability to adapt and learn new skills.
Farewell, July
As the month comes to a close, I can say that it has probably been the most bewildering and discouraging month I've had here yet. Between increasing work demands, family concerns, and illness, I am being tested, over and over again to the point where it almost seems comical, all while having less reserves than usual.
Did That Just Happen?
At the end of April, I unexpectedly spent just under a week in New England. The work-related trip was on my radar for a couple of months, and as it relates to streamlining immigrant visa case processing I knew it was a priority for the Department. In spite of this, for a variety of reasons it looked like it was going to be cancelled or at least postponed up until nearly a week out.
A Fresh Perspective
After the last time I posted from poolside in Penang, Malaysia, my husband and I eventually continued on to Kuala Lumpur where we spent a few days sightseeing and shopping.
We found nice malls and Mexican food; visited the Petronas Towers, aquarium, and bird park; and learned how to ride the monorail. We saw an Uzbekistan Airways office and popped in to say hello. The city was a lot of fun. I even bought my first ever iPad. (I know, I'm way behind. I never even owned a flat screen TV until 2015, ha ha. I'm all about keeping things until they don't work anymore.)
Variety = Spice of Life
A colleague and friend of mine who works as a management officer in the embassy recently posted on Facebook about how many different kinds of jobs she performs under the umbrella of "diplomat." Some of the positions she mentioned were curator, travel agent, pet shipper, motivational speaker, lawyer, property manager, financial manager, party planner, and operations research analyst. As I read the post, I thought, "That's so true!"
Did I Mention That I'm an Introvert?
It's been two weeks since we returned from our trip to Samarkand. I am currently working on a half-baked theory that the life of a diplomat is especially suited to extroverts, although according to what I've heard and seen, many of us in the State Department (myself included) are in fact introverts.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what an introvert actually is – some people categorize introverts as shy, socially awkward, or bookworms. That may be true in some cases. However, the introversion-extroversion scale is more about where one receives their energy.
Your Questions Answered
This blog post is dedicated to the people who sent me questions about my life here in Uzbekistan via Facebook, LinkedIn, and email. If you have a question you would like me to answer in an upcoming post, please contact me through one of those mediums or comment this post to let me know! I will tag these posts "Your Questions" in the future.
Additional Cylinders Begin to Fire Up
I was fortunate when I arrived here in Tashkent last month that the consular officers and local staff already working in the section facilitated a great orientation training and familiarization period for me. This helped me quickly learn what consular work looks like relevant to conditions in Uzbekistan; it was a specific and fine-tuned addendum to my ConGen training that took place in this spring.
And what is consular work about, exactly, for the uninitiated? In my opinion, it is very important work – protecting the borders of our great nation, while facilitating legitimate travel, study and even immigration to the United States, as well as serving the needs of our fellow American citizens traveling through or living in Uzbekistan.
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ConGen (PC 530): Week 6 in Review
On Friday, May 1 I finished my sixth and final week of consular training at the Foreign Service Institute. At the beginning of the week I could clearly sense a change in the air, an upshift in gears. The renewed urgency was palpable, something I could almost taste.
ConGen (PC 530): Week 5 in Review
This past week was my favorite yet during consular training. Partly because we worked on passports, nationality and citizenship, and I got a perfect score on my exam. Plus we started our final module on special consular services, which to me is fascinating (i.e. prison visits and death notifications).


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I've been paying return visits to these boxes throughout the summer, because of a few anniversaries of different events in my past. Some of them were happy events, some quite painful... but they're all there, because I had an inexplicable need to write them down at the time. Sometimes I was just bursting with happiness, other times I was in depression, and there were many moments when I was just plain confused about something or other. There's a thick green one that's full of my thoughts and crushes as a teen. The turquoise book was my journal during my three years as an elementary school teacher. My romance with Lee is in a Hilroy Scribbler tucked in one of the fatter books. The one with the flowered still life contains a lot of my first year as a mother.
Some of them contain a me I'd rather forget, but a dear friend taught me a lesson when she tossed her journals into a fire pit, and now sometimes rues the day. Some of the entries among my writings are downright embarrassing now... those I'd gladly toss into a fire!... but others give me insight into the person I've become, or amaze me with their poetry, or their wisdom.
This has been a summer of dandelions -- those annoyingly tenacious plants that have taken over the front boulevarde of our yard -- so I was delighted to rediscover a poem I'd written for a friend who was going through his own rough patch:
Be like the dandelion, my friend,
Send roots deep into the
earth of wisdom
Show the sunny colours
of a smile to those you meet
Spread seeds of friendship
and understanding to all corners
Stake a tenacious claim
on the truths of life and love
Remember: There will always be dandelions.
God loves all of creation.
It's not a masterpiece, I know, but I still like it. Dandelions are a force of nature, and so are we, especially when we can get past the frustrations and struggles in our own lives and still have a hand to lend to those around us who might need it.
I'm so glad that I recorded the dandelion poem in one of my journals before I gave it to my friend. I wonder, what other forgotten gems are in my two writing boxes? Perhaps this winter I'll take the time to read, and embrace once again the person I've been up til now, embarrassing or not.
Henri Nouwen wrote many journals and reflections that, fortunately for us, have been published (I wouldn't want mine to be!) and I particularly like the one below, that I saved for this occasion:
The word must become flesh, but the flesh also must become word. It is not enough for us, as human beings, just to live. We also must give words to what we are living. If we do not speak what we are living, our lives lose their vitality and creativity. When we see a beautiful view, we search for words to express what we are seeing. When we meet a caring person, we want to speak about that meeting. When we are sorrowful or in great pain, we need to talk about it. When we are surprised by joy, we want to announce it!
Through the word, we appropriate and internalize what we are living. The word makes our experience truly human.This week's Simple Suggestion is one that anyone can do, any time. Even those who don't think of themselves as writers can express what they think, or pen a line about a special person they met, or record their joys for a rainy day.
-- Henri Nouwen, Bread for the Journey, June 24
What will you write today?
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Vegeta:(pdth) Oh God! I hope no one heard that!
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Vegeta:*thinks* Why the hell is Nappa flying behind me?
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Spearfishing is one of the most intimate ways anglers can engage themselves in the sport of fishing. It marries the skills of diving and hunting, making this hobby one of mastery. But, before you head out to the water, there are multiple rules and regulations that the hunter should know.
*Billfish (all species) * Bonefish * Nassau Grouper * Pompano * Spotted Eagle Ray * Tarpon * Spotted Seatrout * African Pompano * Sturgeon * Goliath Grouper * Red Drum * Permit * Manta Ray * Snook * Weakfish * Tripletail * Sharks * Blue Crab * Stone Crab * Lobster * Also: Families of ornamental reef fish (surgeonfish, trumpetfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, porcupinefish, cornetfish, squirrelfish, trunkfish, damselfish, parrotfish, pipefish, seahorse, puffers, triggerfish except gray and ocean)
You May NOT Spearfish:
— Effective July 1, 2001, Spearfishing of marine and freshwater species in freshwater is prohibited. Possession of a spear gun in or on freshwater is also prohibited.
— Within 100 yards of a public swimming beach, any commercial or public fishing pier, or any part of a bridge from which public fishing is allowed.
— Within 100 feet of any part of a jetty that is above the surface of the sea–except for the last 500 yards of a jetty that extends more than 1,500 yards from the shoreline.
— In Collier County and in Monroe County from Long Key north to the Dade County line.
— For any fish for which spearing is expressly prohibited by law.
— In any body of water under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks. (Possession of spearfishing equipment is prohibited in these areas, unless it is unloaded and properly stored.) Fishermen who catch and/or sell fish harvested by spearing are subject to the same rules and limitations that other fishermen in the state are required to follow.


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The second album from the hard rockers in Voodoo Highway is called 'Showdown' and this is a new acquaintance to me. The band members are coming from Italy and have built their rock music on straight and simple guitar riffs and a classic rock n roll that has a straightforward rhythm that is steady and rhythmic.
Voodoo Highway is fronted by a singer, who can take the really high notes and that's a strong reason that this album does not capsize. I've heard similar bands that play hard rock that should be listened to on a high volume and in party-related events. The songs flow easily away and I found the strongest tracks after a couple of listenings and they should be mentioned; 'Midnight Hour', 'Wastin' Miles', 'Cold White Love', 'A Spark from the Sacred Fire' and 'Broken Uncles Inn'.
The fat organ sound really contributes to the thick sound and creates a catchy sound. They play a dusty and raw hard rock with groove and gives the listeners a lot of energy through the speakers. I get Skid Row, The Darkness and Rainbow in my head when I listen to Voodoo Highway.
This album grows with every spin and I can recommend it to all the fans of positive and straightforward party rock 'n roll.
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Disease Activity Score (DAS)
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Welcome to the Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) home page.
The Disease Activity Score (DAS) is an assessment used by clinicians to measure rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity, to determine whether the signs and symptoms have reduced or stopped, and if treatment needs to be adjusted.
To read the NRAS article on DAS28, please click here
iJ. Fransen, P.L.C.M. van Riel. The Disease Activity Score and the EULAR response criteria. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2005;23 (Suppl.39): S93-S99
This is a joint collaboration between Roche Products Ltd, Chugai Pharma UK Ltd and the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. The development of the content of the website, including the booklets and DVDs has been funded by Roche and Chugai.
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So that marathon, how'd it go? It went great, actually. I broke 4 hours, which was my goal, and after the race, took a long bath with a Bloody Mary and a Vicodin. I don't think I've ever been higher in my life.
A time that was low for me was about 90 minutes into the race, when I realized that after running for 10 miles, I still had 16 more to go. The next 6 miles were both depressing and slow, until I realized that if I were going to break 4 hours, I had to hustle. The next ten miles were difficult, but I picked up the pace and finished at 3:57.
(Also, people looking to PR on a marathon, may I recommend Ocean Drive? It's a flat course with no crowds after the first mile.)
I'm a mediocre athlete by genetics—either the best of the worst or the worst of the best—but I put a lot into this race. Actual blood (from chaffing), sweat (duh) and tears (there was a small breakdown after a long run I couldn't finish) went into this marathon, and they all came from me. That I broke four hours might have had something to do with the course being flat, but nothing to do with anyone else. I've never been more unequivocally proud of myself as I was when I crossed the finished line.
A week after the race, I banged my knee on a table and I haven't been able to run since. This is frustrating for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is that spring, along with fall, is really the only time running in New York is blatantly pleasant. Otherwise, it's too hot or too cold. In the summer and winter, I can only do my best to stay hydrated or wear the proper layers, and try to find some joy in running through the thick heat or cold winds.
Since my injury, I've been swimming, putting off seeing a doctor, and going for walks in Prospect Park. The spring in the park happens at a maddening pace—if you miss one day of it, you will miss whole trees coming to bloom. And on my walks, I see people who haven't run all winter who probably thought 20 minutes earlier, "It's such a nice day, I should go for a jog," and a jealousy flows through me that I am not so proud of.


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14 compliments that have nothing to do with looks and everything to do with being an amazing human
Artist Caroline Caldwell is my new favorite human being.
She decided that people needed some ideas for how to compliment each other on things besides looks and physical appearance.
Why? Well … the whole looks-complimenting thing is kinda played out dontcha think?
So she collaborated with fellow artist-writer Van Nguyen and bam.
Here are her non-physical appearance ideas, and I love them.
3. You're strong.
Read more: http://www.upworthy.com/14-compliments-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-looks-and-everything-to-do-with-being-an-amazing-human?c=tpstream


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We are removing an old raised patio in Inverness IL that was constructed 8 yrs ago. The homeowner paid roughly 10k for this raised Unilock paver patio. He called us for a repair stating the contractor that installed the patio would not return his phone call. This happens all the time in an effort to save a few dollars, or hurry to meet a deadline. This contractor meet both of those deadlines. But has no clue of how to construct a patio. Patio is basically sitting on dirt, no gravel base or poured concrete.
This patio is now a 25k patio, that the homeowner should have paid 15k the first time.
be careful and look at jobs that are over 5 years old before you make a mistake $$$.
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Aided by a second day of cool damp weather, firefighters continued to gain ground Tuesday on smoldering wildfires in Southeast Georgia.
"It's looking really good right now," Georgia Forestry Commission spokeswoman Jenny Lynn Bruner told The Times-Union.
Although not entirely contained, the wildfires are under control in the region, Bruner said.
"No new fires have broken out. There is no increase in acreage burned from the existing fires," she said. "Crews are reinforcing the lines, and the engines are wetting down the hot spots that have the potential to poise a threat to the lines."
Firefighters are using excavators to build a berm to help contain the Arabia Bay fire in Clinch County.
The Forestry Commission's most recent fire data shows the following:
- Bacon and Ware counties: Sessom community fire on Ware-Bacon county line, has burned 22,246 acres, about 55 percent contained.
- Coffee County: Mosley Road fire has burned 1,595 acres, about 90 percent contained.
- Clinch County: Arabia Bay fire has burned 12,484 acres, about 45 percent contained.
- Camden County: Maryfields Plantation fire southwest of Kingsland has burned 2,500 acres, mostly marsh, about 85 percent contained.
- McIntosh County: Brighton fire has burned 175 acres, about 75 percent contained.
- McIntosh County: Boggy Gall fire has burned 150 acres, about 75 percent contained.
- Long County: Ludowici fire burned 4,035 acres destroying three homes, about 90 percent contained. Community meetings will be held at Long County High School at 1:30 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. today to answer residents' concerns on the fire.
The Forestry Commission has restricted burning permits in the region.
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Anglesey County Council has been criticised for changing its plans for the care of a child just a week before the final adoption hearing.
E (A Child) concerned 'E', a child born in March, to a parents who still just 20 and 21 years of age.
Shortly after her birth, the parents spent time in a youth placement run by the care organisation Kaleidoscope, but the father left after a couple of months. By then Anglesey County Council had already launched care proceedings in relation to the baby. They cited as matters of concern the parents' youth, the lack of family support available to them, their "limited parenting capacity", the father's domineering personality and the mother's learning difficulties.
After the father's departure, the mother moved to a mother and baby foster placement, where her parenting abilities were assessed. Then in August, the local authority applied to extend the mother's assessment period and move her again, this time into supported accommodation. This would have been her third placement in five months.
The magistrates who had been handing the case at that stage were concerned, as evidence suggested that social workers had already made up their minds about the mother. A report suggested that neither parent would be suitable carers for E, and parenting assessors also appeared to have come to negative conclusions about the mother, concluding that it was unlikely she would be able to make the necessary changes within the 26 week timetable required by law.
The magistrates therefore referred the case upward for consideration by a circuit judge. In the Family Court at Caernarvon, His Honour Judge Gareth Jones noted that the 26 week timeframe had in fact been exceeded in September.
The Judge declared:
"The Magistrates may well have been bemused, to put it mildly, by the suggestion that the Local Authority, despite the above written conclusion, was embarking upon a renewed consideration of the mother's position as a sole carer for E, with a rehabilitative Care Plan."
Also unhappy about the proposed extension was E's legal guardian, who expressed her opposition when the application reached court.
The Judge refused the Council's application and ruled that a final hearing on the adoption plan should instead take place in October, with a final care plan and other documents to filed in the proceeding weeks.
The plan had not yet been prepared, in breach of sections 31(A) and 31(3A) of the Children Act 1989.
Despite their earlier conclusions, the plan eventually submitted by the Council came down in favour of rehabilitating E to her mother's care, with supervised contact for the father.
However, the Council then unexpectedly changed its mind, and chose to push for the adoption of E instead. This news caused the mother "great distress" according to the guardian. The change of plan had been precipitated solely by an recent occasion when the baby fell ill and social workers felt the mother's response to this indicated that she would not be able to look after the child properly during future episodes of illness.
Judge Jones said:
"Other than this recent period of hospitalisation, this further change of heart by the Local Authority (so far as I am aware) was not occasioned by any other precipitating incident. It appears to represent, as the mother's counsel indicated to me yesterday, not a triggering event, rather a reappraisal of events and records which … could have been communicated to the mother and to her legal advisors, and to others involved in this case, far sooner. To communicate the news to the mother last week, so close to the Final Hearing, dashing her hopes which had previously been raised, was wholly unsatisfactory."
Nevertheless, the Judge concluded that adoption was the only realistic option for E, describing the situation as "one of those rare cases".
He said:
"If E's parents and wider family cannot care for him, then the State is obliged to make provisions for alternative family life, and it is adoption which most closely resembles ordinary family life for a child as young as E."
The Judge described the mother as "young, inexperienced, and without maturity or resilience". She had, however, come to accept that she would not be able to properly care for E at that stage in her life.
Judge Jones also criticised the "irresolution" of the Council, describing their performance in the case as "poor".
Read the judgement here.


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Update 10/12/17: The sale is back on through Oct. 15th, in case you missed out!
Express is one of those hit-or-miss brands for me. I have a few things from there that I adore, but it's not uncommon for me to walk into one of their stores (or peruse their website) and leave empty-handed. A lot of the time, the pricing seems unreasonable to me. Enter: the 40% off sale. This amazing (and surprisingly common) deal gets you a discount on almost everything, including new items, and therefore always grabs my attention. The promotion ends tomorrow, October 9th, so if you're looking for a quick wardrobe update, check out my top picks below.
This post is not sponsored. All opinions are my own.


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When dealing with the political, regulatory, media and activist actors that I call shapeholders, the question is the answer to every political contest.
Legislators in Indiana and Arkansas were the latest to find out this hard truth. In an increasingly contentious world, it is vital to know that in a policy skirmish, the victors are usually the groups that were most prescient in establishing their question as the focus of debate in the arena where they will fare the best.
Those who thought that social media would only be energized by issues related to the Internet or popular culture were proven wrong. Motivated individuals used social media to change the question in this instance from freedom of religion to tolerance and activated public opinion to prompt Apple and Walmart to speak out against legislation in Indiana and Arkansas.
Social conservatives chose the question, "Should we protect religious freedom, one of our cherished First Amendment rights?" and selected the venue of legislatures in generally conservative states. Gay rights activists saw an opportunity and changed the question and the arena. Their question was "Should we condone prejudice?" and asked it in the arena of public opinion, not just in Indiana and Arkansas but around the world.
Apple CEO Tim Cook, someone with a strong personal interest in the matter, took an assertive stand by writing an op-ed criticizing the legislation in Indiana. This is likely to be a net advantage to the company, given that the younger and more upscale demographic profile of its customer base is more likely to be supportive. My former colleague, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, referenced his son's opposition while announcing his request for the legislature to alter the law, seemingly confirming Apple's calculation.
Walmart's decision to weigh in on the topic clearly allows the company to burnish its inclusiveness credentials but could be a double-edged sword. By showing that the corporation has a powerful impact on legislation, particularly in its home state of Arkansas, it will be subject to increased pressure to get involved in future disputes. Activists will have greater standing to assert that Walmart's lack of action on other issues reflects the company's tacit approval. That is why it is essential for every company to limit its political engagement to only those activities essential to its business purpose, one that benefits both its bottom line and society.
In these cases, Apple, Walmart, and a string of other companies engaged on this issue in an effort to shape the debate. The commercial soundness of such actions depends on the unique circumstances of each company.
The conservative activist response was largely responding to the question advanced by the opposition rather than coming up with a better question. That is a losing strategy.
George Will directing his ire at Apple's "selective indignation" based on its operations in countries with a poor record of inclusiveness like Saudi Arabia may play well to the conservative base but is an example of answering the opposition's questions. Laura Ingram's effort to advance the question "Should people in America be coerced to agree with popular sentiment?" was a more productive effort to promote a more appealing question.
Whichever side of this issue you favor, this is a prime example of how politics trumps policy. Perhaps if the legislators in Arkansas and Indiana had taken my new free online course "Business in a Political Age," they would have charted a more effective course.
Facing the power of the Internet to change the question and energize the arena of public opinion is the new norm in politics. It is essential for anyone wishing to shape the world to have strategies that address this reality.
Hon. Mark R. Kennedy (@HonMarkKennedy) leads George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management and is Chairman of the Economic Club of Minnesota. He previously served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and was Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Federated Department Stores (now Macy's).


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Blog: What Makes a Real Pie
This month's blog comes from Brett Hornby at The Real Pie Company, who explains what makes a 'Real Pie'
The Real Pie Company: Mouthwateringly Good Pies for Pie Lovers
When it comes to popular foods in the UK, the pie is definitely up there with the best of them. Pies have remained a staple part of the UK food industry for many years and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. With so many variations on the standard pie and a whole spectrum of flavours and qualities available, the question remains - what makes a real pie?
Freshly Baked Delicious Pies from The Real Pie Company
The Real Pie Company first took form almost 18 years ago by my mother and father-in-law, who at the time ran a small village butchers, decided on a new business venture - they began making pies for their customers. The pies quickly grew in popularity and as the customers based increased, all of whom loved the pies so much, they decided to start a dedicated pie kitchen to cope with the demand. This is where the freshly baked, home-cooked style of The Real Pie Company pies that you know today began.
All pies we bake are baked in small batches under the watchful eyes of professional chefs, this means every pie is freshly baked to perfection. The Real Pie Company pies are all cooked using locally sourced products, wherever possible but always British. It is these principles that allow for uncompromisingly wholesome, delicious pies to be delivered fresh and is what makes us different.
What Makes a Real Pie?
Regardless of filling, flavour and food preferences there are a number of different aspects that work together to create what is considered a Real Pie. Real Pies always feel heavy and this is because we 'cram them to the crust'; meaning each and every one is filled with deliciously mouthwatering chunks of meat in a rich gravy, right to the very top. Not only does this add to the taste of a Real Pie, but it means each pie is filling, enjoyable and value for money.
When it comes to making a Real Pie, the process cannot be rushed. All the meat used is slow cooked to ensure it is tender and succulent, adding to the great taste. This meat is then combined with a light puff pastry top and a short crust base, which are created in line with a unique family recipe, to create the Real Pie. These small details and the effort to only hand bake each and every pie is what makes a Real Pie different, and we are only too happy to go this extra mile to provide our customers with high quality pies. Try one of our Real Pies today and see for yourself - you're unlikely to go back to a generic pie afterwards! Real Pies are for pie lovers and the difference in taste is what helps us stand out from the rest.


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To be suitable for an out of court disposal:
The following disposals are available to the police:
Community resolutions such as:
Reparation to the victim - for example, repairing damage.
Reparation to the community - for example, by doing unpaid work in the local area such as litter picking or cleaning up graffiti.
Paying compensation - for example, to the victim or for theft and shoplifting.
Structured Activity - for example, drug and alcohol treatment services, to be offered as part of a conditional caution.
Enter an agreement - for example: an Acceptable Behaviour contract where the perpetrator agrees to behave appropriately in the future or face more formal consequences.
Mediation - for example: to help resolve a dispute between neighbours.
Youth Cautions - for those aged between 10-17 years of age.
Youth Conditional Cautions - for those aged between 10-17 years of age.
Conditional Cautions - for those aged 18 years and over.
Out of court disposals aim to give victims more say in the punishment of offenders out of court, and to deal proportionately with the offence committed.


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Ask the Pharmacist: Falls in the Elderly
By: Stefanie Black, Pharmacist at Thrifty Foods Pharmacy
As nicer weather is upon us, the sunnier and longer days may lead many of us to head outdoors for a walk, a hike or even to putter in the now blossoming garden. Even on rainy days, we are more inclined to tackle projects around our homes and spring cleaning errands. As simple, (sometimes) enjoyable and routine as many of these tasks may seem, it's important to remember each comes with increased risk - particularly as we get older.
Falls are the leading cause of injury in the elderly and may result in fractures and hospitalizations. Falls are not a "normal" part of aging and may be due in part to medications. If you have had a fall in the past year, feel unsteady when standing or walking or have any worries about falling, you may want to ask your pharmacist for a medication review. We can assess which medications may be contributing and work with prescribers to stop, switch or lower doses to minimize risk.
Several medications that can increase fall risk (particularly if on multiple medications), may include opioids, antipsychotics, antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and other sedatives such as sleeping medications. This is not a comprehensive list which is why it's good to talk with the pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns about your medications.
One of the reasons some seniors fall is due to low blood pressure so it is a good idea to monitor your blood pressure especially if you take medications for it. Another reason for falls is hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) so if you are taking medications for diabetes that can lower blood sugar, it is important to monitor your blood sugar.
Fall risk is high with previous falls, weakness, gait and balance impairment or use of sedating medications. Some other factors that can increase risk are visual impairment, age over 80 years old, female sex, low weight, urinary incontinence, cognitive impairment, arthritis, and undertreated pain.
Some ways to reduce fall risk are getting regular exercise such as walking, water workouts, or Tai Chi that include balance, gait, and strength training, rising slowly to standing, wearing sturdy, properly fitting shoes with non-skid soles, and avoiding wearing multifocal lenses while walking, especially on stairs. Vitamin D may help to reduce fall risk by improving muscle strength and balance.
Some ways to improve safety in your home to prevent falls are installing grab bars in the bathroom, ensuring stairways have hand rails on both sides, having adequate lighting especially if you need to get up at night, removing tripping hazards (throw rugs, loose floorboards), arranging furniture to create a clear walking path, carrying an alert device or cell phone to contact help in case of a fall, and putting a bell on your pet's collar so that it's harder for them to get underfoot without you noticing.
Often people are fearful of talking to their doctor or pharmacist about previous falls or fall risks because they don't want to lose independence. But with some modifications to lifestyle, home layout, and medications, we can lower risks and help keep your independence. Asking for that little bit of help may mean the difference between a healthy summer or one spent recovering from injury.


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How to teach a pet rat to spin (four steps)
Whiskey walks us through the steps of how to teach a pet rat to spin by voice command. When trying this, don't spend too long training the rat each day, 5 minutes a day is long enough and even at that they are clever enough to pick this up in a few days. This is important too to make sure they are not over-fed during training. Also don't be in too much of a hurry to move on a step, take time to get the rats used to each stage so that they can understand what is expected of them. Best to basically let your rat dictate how quickly they learn it. Finally, whiskey made the "step" videos today when he can already spin really well, so if the stages look "too neat" i appologise, especially stage three :P. He's just not used to having so much help with the spins anymore. Feel free to ask any questions or give your own tips.
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How to teach a pet rat to retrieve and drop a ball (7 steps)
Extra information: This trick is much harder to teach than the ones Ive previously done a video for (spinning and walking on back legs), so apologies that the video is so long but it needs to be. You will need a lot of patience for this and may need to spend many training sessions on each step before moving on so that your rat can get used to the task at hand. If you move on too fast you will find that your rat will either ignore the glass altogether or at best put two front feet on it and just stare at the ball as though its impossible. If this happens just drop back a step and work with your rat to make that step more mastered before trying again. Womble here has mastered the trick this far (although Im finding more and more that I can take this trick further and have big plans for the next few steps, so be creative), Whiskey is still a work-in-progress and I am using these exact steps so I know the process works. Before each attempt its important to show the rat the treat and the ball so that it understands what is expected, I havent shown that often in this video (it was long enough already) but it is always done, just mostly off camera. Also, once your rats have gotten the hang of what is being asked of them (removing the ball) its worth taking the treat out from the ball, this tends to cause a distraction later on in the training rather than helping If you get lucky you may find that your rat will pick up that it can jump on top of the glass early on and you can …
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Rat Training: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide (Complete Care Made Easy) (Paperback)
Rat Training: A Comprehensive Beginner's Guide (Complete Care Made Easy)
Training Your Pet Rat (Training Your Pet Series) (Paperback)
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Rats are the equal of dogs and cats in playfulness, personality, and intelligence–making them great pets for both children and adults. In fact, over half a million households in the US own a pet rat or mouse. One of only a few books devoted entirely to rat training, The Complete Guide to Rat Training teaches you how to have fun and enhance the relationship you share with your pet rat. The step-by-step format thoroughly and concisely covers a variety of training topics, including positive reinforcement, clicker training, behavior modification, litter training, basic and advanced trick training, and how to set up games and science projects. The authoritative text explains how to read rat behavior and body language so you can understand your rat and learn the similarities between rats and humans. It includes plans and instructions for building training equipment such as mazes and intelligence tests, and provides guidelines that will facilitate a rat's adjustment to domestic life and help foster a lasting relationship between owner and pet. It also discusses the history of rat training, including tips from professional animal trainers who have trained rats for the entertainment industry.
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I realize I have been out of touch and with regards to my Etsy shop – I continue to take baby steps. Just to share a few updates:
Maddie and Marry is alive and well!
Since my last year, we have registered our domain and now the website is up and running. We have samples of various designs pictured there, but many more shown on our Flickr account. And with regards to my last post, we are now selling designs in the Zazzle marketplace.
We've been blessed to work with wonderful clients and complete some really fun projects. It has been a pleasure to design invitations for many weddings, birthdays, holidays and other celebrations. We look forward to the second half of the year and creating beautiful graphics for some fall weddings, a Halloween costume party and birth announcements for new babies.
I hope to have items for sale in our Etsy shop within the month. We will be offering printing services for custom invitations as well as printable/DIY designs. Stay tuned for our exciting offering!
Thank you again for those who have referred us!! Word of mouth has been the best marketing tool for us! We love taking on new clients and even better when they keep coming back.
I'm going to do my best to keep the blog updated with new information.


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Health & Fitness or Strength & Conditioning
By: Yi'Nessa Millbrooks
Fitness – the condition of being physically fit and healthy; the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task; an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
Health – the state of being free from illness or injury; a person's mental or physical condition; used to express friendly feelings toward one's companions before drinking.
In order to fully understand what health and fitness are, I decided to ask health and fitness professional, Sam Busch.
Q: What does health and fitness mean to you?
A: "Health and fitness is a way of life. It means taking care of mind and body to have the best quality of life possible."
Q: How did you choose your fitness job?
A: "To me it was about being in healthcare. I love people and this profession gave me the ability to watch people get better. It was my high school athletic trainer who got me interested in the profession."
Q: What are your go to health and fitness recommendations?
A: "Eating healthy is always the best go to. The earlier you can develop those habits the better. I also recommend visiting with a personal trainer if you want to start a workout regiment. They are very knowledgeable in the aspect."
Q: What are some of your health and fitness do's and don'ts?
A: "Do eat right, exercise, and seek out the people with the knowledge to do it correctly. Don't give up on yourself, go at it alone, and don't wait to start."
Q: What was the worst fitness mistake you've ever seen or made?
A: "I think they're the same – waiting too long to get serious about my health and fitness; not using my youth to develop good, lifelong habits. I think most adults would agree."
Q: How do you stay fit?
A: "I belong to Game Changing Performance in Jefferson, IA. it's a group fitness atmosphere where we all cheer for each other and pick each other up. We also have a Facebook accountability group, where we all post ups and downs, and personal trainers give advice and support."
Q: Why did you come to DMACC?
A: "I started with the Boone County Hospital as a high school athletic trainer knowing I wanted to get back to the college setting. When this position came along I knew I couldn't pass it up! I've loved it here since day one!"
When someone says health and fitness, we often tend to think about exercise and eating right in general. We don't focus on the health and fitness concerning the mind. Let's try and get into the "groove" of actually getting our minds healthy and properly in shape; getting your mind mentally stable to prepare for your body's workout is always a great way to stay in shape. Maybe doing brainteasers, math problems, or even reading a fitness health book/magazine could give us the mental workout we need for motivation to keep going. Everyone needs motivation at ALL times and with this column I plan to help you get the motivation and support you need.
Myself personally I prefer listening to a motivational song before a work out; sometimes I'll have a motivational workout app that tells me to keep going, you're almost there, last one. At times I will admit it is hard to continue working out after my body is already sore, but with the right motivation and coaching I can do this. With writing this health and fitness column every week I plan to not only health my audience's workout plan stronger, but also develop a better workout plan for myself.
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By Isabel Minunni
3 to 4 small zucchini squash
1 pint grape tomatoes
3-4 yellow squash
3-4 small
1 cup Italian dressing-your favorite
Cut zucchini and yellow squash into ribbons. Skewer vegetables alternating zucchini squash, tomato, yellow squash as shown. Place skewers in a shallow dish or container, pour dressing over skewers and marinate for 10-20 minutes. Place on well greased hot grill. Cook on both sides for a couple of minutes or until the vegetables are tender and slightly charred. Serve.
Serves 4 - 6 side dishes


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The cliché scene of an office worker sitting at his desk and daydreaming of sipping cocktails on a tropical beach is one we're all acquainted with and probably have experienced on our own. But actually, although it might sound tempting when you're sitting at your desk, don't you think you'd get bored of something like that after three days?
The travel industry has changed, and we're now seeing a rise in something called "transformative travel". People are not looking to check into resorts and mentally switch off, sipping on cocktails endlessly; more than ever before, travelers aim to use their vacation to shift their perspective, to learn and to reconnect – with their inner selves, with nature, with humanity. If you're looking for a life-changing experience and a contemplative vacation, here are some trips that are bound to freshen up your body and mind in ways you might not have expected.
The great thing about eco-friendly travel, apart from getting to see the mindblowing natural beauty of the world, is the fact that it entails responsible tourism. As a responsible tourist staying at some of the top eco-friendly destinations, you will be contributing to the environment, because the budget for preserving the natural habitat usually comes from tourism. It's a wonderful way to reconnect with nature, see the wonders of the world, practice environmental awareness, and participate in sustainable tourism. A favorite destination is Costa Rica, which is one-fourth rainforest, as it offers breathtaking experiences in formidably preserved natural habitats. There are also plenty of options for eco-minded accommodations. You'll be sure to leave refreshed, humbled by natural beauty, and happy to have participated in meaningful travel.
It's officially a word, as more and more people are choosing vacations that will get them involved and volunteer in various destinations. Why opt for a volunteering trip that you also have to pay? –Out of compassion, awareness, and a desire to immerse yourself in a new culture. People mostly go on these trips because they want to make a difference; they want to feel like they're contributing positively as citizens of the world, and this type of travel is utmost rewarding.
A company called DiscoverCorps recruits volunteers to help revitalize a neighborhood outside Old Havana, Cuba. It's an opportunity to explore Cuba and to work toward a common goal in a close community. Companies like Holidays for Humanity and GoVoluntouring help you search destinations and programs to find the right volunteering experience. You might be interested in wildlife conservation, habit restoration, skills exchange, education, community development, or youth empowerment. Depending on your skillset and your physical endurance, you'll be sure to find something that will prove to be a meaningful, rewarding experience.
Yoga travel
The level of expertise doesn't have to be relevant at all. Yoga travel is increasingly popular (as the popularity of yoga rises, logically) but it is not only seasoned yogis who get to participate in yoga retreats. If you're interested in yogi practices and a completely new experience, a yoga vacation could be just what you're looking for – there are various programs that offer opportunities to learn the art, grow, and refresh your body and soul. Yoga retreats are organized by various teachers and organizations across the globe, and they're a great opportunity to feel a sense of community on your vacation. Many Bali resorts often offer yoga classes and spaces for meditation, as it's an island popular among those looking for healthy, enlightened vacationing. Considering that the roots of this practice run deep in India and Indonesia, they're great destinations to find yourself if you're just yoga-curious and want to learn – and perhaps come home with a completely new hobby.
Spiritual awakening
Amidst the chaos of our everyday lives, admittedly, we all need a spiritual jolt – something to wake us up and open us to the world and to ourselves. If you're looking to escape the white noise and banality of everyday life, to question the deeper meaning of the world and to take some time just to contemplate, there are destinations, and even planned vacations that offer just that. You might want to visit sacred Buddhist temples in Nepal and India or climb atop the biblical Mount Sinai in Egypt. You don't have to be religious at all to feel the silent power and mystery of places that are sacred to a certain religion. A travel company called Sacred Earth Journeys offers spiritual vacations across the globe, from France to Peru. One of their most impressive pilgrimages is the boutique tour of Peru, where an Andean spiritual guide leads travelers across sacred sites and temples in Cusco, offering stories and wisdom. It sounds like one of those trips that help you truly discover your connection to the world – and to yourself.
When we observe our free time as an opportunity to learn and reconnect, we get much more from it. But when we take that mindset and spend our free time in a new place and new culture, the rewards multiply – spiritually, of course. So get out there and use your vacation as a time for introspection and action. You surely won't regret it, and it's a guarantee you'll come home happier and healthier in every way.


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Differentiation plays a key role in branding and is the foundation of a competitive advantage. And it profoundly affects your position in the minds of your prospects and customers. Effective differentiation can position you as No. 1 among your competitors – the company or brand customers turn to first – while a poor differentiation strategy can leave you buried in the middle of the pack.
[related|post]Are you ready to develop your own differentiation strategy? Here are four steps to get you started:
• Evaluate competitive messages: your first step is to gather and evaluate the marketing materials of your chief competitors, including their ads, brochures and website content. Don't be surprised if you see a lot of "me too" marketing. There's simply a lot of bad marketing out there, and the fact many of your competitors have no differentiation strategy will still work to your advantage.
At least some of your competitors – usually the category leaders – will make promises that resonate with their target audience. Carefully review the benefits statements your competitors make, and determine what claims set them apart.
• Find what makes you unique. For a company-wide differentiation strategy, consider what separates you from the competitors you've evaluated. Whether you market a product or operate a service business, such as an accounting firm or a power-washing company, it's essential to clearly differentiate through your marketing how what you offer is of unique value. Your point of differentiation may relate to the way your product or service is provided, priced or even delivered. The most important thing to discover is the principal benefit you offer that is uniquely valuable to customers and give you a competitive advantage.
• Tell the world. Your next step is to create a new marketing message that communicates your product or service's unique. This message should become the core of your entire marketing campaign. To gain a competitive advantage successfully, consistently drive to this point of differentiation home until it becomes integral to your brand image.
• Keep your promise. Effective differentiation has everything to do with customer satisfaction, which builds loyalty and often trumps price as a main consideration of consumers. As long as your company can sustain its ability to differentiate in a way that consistently meets consumer expectations, customers may reject lower-cost, they'll stay loyal because of the "intangibles." Nothing will make you lose customers faster than a disconnection between your promises and the reality of customer experience with your product or brand. So for long-term success, your company or product must live up to its marketing promise.