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Scottish Football League chief executive David Longmuir has confirmed he has spoken to Celtic counterpart Peter Lawwell about the club entering a team in the Third Division.
Reports today claimed the two men had met recently at Hampden to discuss the issue and that the 30 SFL clubs would be canvassed for their opinions.
Longmuir confirmed the subject had been broached but was at pains to stress the informal nature of the discussion.
He told PA Sport: 'We have regular meetings with clubs and we met with Celtic with regards arrangements, tickets and so on for the Old Firm Co-operative Insurance Cup final next month.
'It was not a meeting specifically about them entering a team into the SFL but the subject was broached over coffee when the formal meeting finished.
'But it was not the only thing we spoke about, we talked about a wide range of issues and a raft of other topics.'
The idea of a Celtic 'B' team in the SFL appears more viable after the Scottish Premier League were finally given the green light to try to create an SPL 2 – two and a half years after first proposing it.
Last week a three-man independent arbitration panel set up by the Scottish Football Association decided the SPL had not breached a prior agreement with the SFL over the issue.
The possible loss of 10 teams to the SPL 2 would require a re-jig of the SFL and the presence of one or both of the Old Firm clubs might bring added money and interest.
And with the SPL set to scrap its reserves league next season Celtic – and presumably Rangers – would be looking for somewhere to blood their young players.
However, Longmuir does not see the formation of the SPL 2 as a fait accompli.
'People seem to think that SPL 2 is certain to happen but that is a lot of nonsense,' he said.
'It was only a legal ruling and the debate has still to take place.
'The SFL is in a better position now than when I took over. There is more positivity going on within the leagues.'


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Children who have English as a second or third language are very welcome at our nursery school and we work alongside parents and carers to make sure that we offer the best learning environment.
Before your child joins our nursery, we'll make sure you are happy with the way we work and communicate with you and your child, and we'll show you how we help your child to learn English alongside their first language. We can share resources with you that will help you to support your child wherever you can.
We support children who are multilingual or who are at an early stage of acquiring the English language in the following ways:
- Before your child starts at nursery two members of staff will visit you and your child at home to start building a secure, positive relationship. You will be able to tell staff about your child and help us to communicate with them.
- Photos of each child and their family are displayed in the nursery.
- Settling sessions are designed to suit individual children and we will work with you to ensure that your child has a successful start.
- Signs and gestures are used to reinforce words.
- We use your child's interests and experiences and make sure we include those in what we plan for children.
- There is a visual timetable for children to see the order in which day to day events happen.
- We read and tell stories using props (toys, pictures etc.).
- Some of the books are written in both English and another language.
- We use – google translate, apps, translator service (Language Link) and interpreters to help us communicate with you.
- Each child has their own learning journey book so that they can always look at personal photos from home and nursery.
- We display significant words in the children's home languages e.g. hello, goodbye.
- We invite families in for sessions to watch and support the children's learning.
- We do small group work with children to help them learn English.
- We play simple games such as lotto, I-spy to help with naming common objects.
- We run multi-cultural coffee mornings and workshops for parents.
- Many of our forms and letters are available in other languages.
- Parents can join the parents' group.
- We celebrate events that are relevant to the children and invite parents to join us.
- We invite parents to come to nursery and read a story in their first language.
Do please visit us to find out more.


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Sportsmen need to support Proposition 109
Now that the primary election is over, it's time for sportsmen to focus on supporting what may be the most important piece of legislation that we will vote on this year.
It is called Prop 109 and what it will do if passed is amend the Arizona Constitution to make hunting and fishing a right, rather than a privilege. Currently, the ability to hunt and/or fish is a privilege in the Grand Canyon State.
In Arizona, and around the nation, only 10 percent of the general population hunts or fishes. There is another 10 percent who are rabid anti-hunters or anti-anglers, folks who adamantly believe that nothing in nature should ever be harvested by man.
Then there are the 80 percent of the population who are neither for nor against hunting or fishing. It is these folks who will ultimately decide if our children and grandchildren will be able to choose to hunt or fish in the future.
If passed, Prop 109 will mean that hunting, fishing and the taking of wildlife will be a constitutional right. It will prohibit regulations that would ban the use of traditional methods of take. But of course, like any right, a person could still lose it.
A good example of this is owning a firearm, a right guaranteed under the 2nd Amendment. However, a person can be convicted of a crime and can lose their right to own a firearm.
It is the same with Prop 109. Violate some wildlife laws and a person is subject to losing this right too.
Prop 109 would specify that hunting and fishing and the harvesting of wildlife by the state's sportsmen and women will be the preferred means of managing and controlling the state's wildlife populations.
Hunting and fishing as a right is not a new concept in America. Currently, there are 10 other states that recognize hunting and fishing as a right. Those states include Vermont, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Virginia and Wisconsin.
Other states that are looking at making amendments to their state constitutions to make hunting and fishing a right this year include Oklahoma, Arkansas, South Carolina and Tennessee.
A question has been asked, what would happen if Prop 109 does not pass?
According to the Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club, which has come out in support of Prop 109, "organizations whose goals are to eliminate hunting and fishing will perceive Arizona as weak and uncommitted to the heritage of hunting and fishing.
"These organizations are constantly studying the country looking for weak spots. These are places where they can bring forward an initiative to restrict one form or another of hunting and/or fishing."
The Board of Directors of the Mohave Sportsman Club, the largest outdoor recreational organization in Mohave County, has also come out in support of Prop 109.
The bottom line is that sportsmen will never change the minds of the rabid anti-hunting and anti-fishing groups.
What we can and must do is show the 80 percent of Arizona voters that sportsmen are the preferred way to be used not only to pay for all of wildlife management, which we do now, but we (sportsmen) are also the preferred method to manage wildlife populations.
Hunting and fishing are part of the American heritage, and as such should be preserved.
Management of wildlife populations in Arizona is currently being accomplished by professional wildlife biologists and our state game management agency working in concert with the state's sportsmen. Management should not be based upon emotion.
Sportsmen are the state's real conservationists, and we must continue to show the general public that it is us, and not the antis, who are the ones who pay for wildlife management.
It has been shown time and time again that the antis never spend a dime on managing wildlife or improving wildlife habitat in Arizona. All they ever do is litigate.
We as sportsmen pay for wildlife so that all citizens, not just hunters and anglers, can enjoy them in their own way, whether it is hunting, fishing, photography or sightseeing.
If Prop 109 passes, then future generations will be able to choose to participate in hunting and fishing and will continue to support wildlife management.
In my opinion, it is the right thing to do, and for all the right reasons.
We must ensure that every sportsman or woman goes to the polls and votes in November.
It is not only for our future, but that of our children and grandchildren that we must vote yes on Prop 109.
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Academy, Manchester
The Lumineers are a band which over the last six months have exploded into the mainstream of UK music. Their song Hey Ho has, alone gained over forty million youtube views, largely due to its use in the EON tv advert as well as in the trailer for Silver Linings Playbook. This attention made their tour a sell out. On a cold February night in Manchester The Lumineers played to a sold out Academy 1, the venue was moved from a previous one due to demand. The support act for the night were also an American band, a four piece, named Langhorne Slim.
The Lumineers came on stage promptly at 9:15, accompanied by the music of Fleetwood Mac. By this time the academy was crammed full of people, the crowd was a peculiar mix. A crowd predominantly made up of people aged 25 and upwards, it was perhaps a sign towards the bands crowd-pleasing sound. The band opened with Charlie Boys a song that created an instant reaction with the packed venue reacting positively to the song. They followed this with a cover of a song from a friend of theirs band, a jazz influenced song that received a good response. After this the band announced they were to bring the music to the audience, and they really did this by exiting the stage and entering the crowd, walking through towards the sound desk. When there they proceeded to perform an acoustic, sing along version of Hey Ho, everyone knew the words and duly accepted the offer of and joined in. The chorus was interrupted for us as a fight broke out leading to a man in his 40's being physically removed by security, a stark contrast to the friendly nature to Hey Ho. The band returned to the stage to rapturous applause and proceeded with a cover of Subterranean Homesick Blues by Dylan, a song that unfortunately didn't provoke a great reaction from the crowd, a shame as the vocals of Schultz were fantastic. The band then played the popular Go Slow, with all members of the band swapping instruments, reminding the audience that they are talented all round musicians. This was followed by Submarine and the Stubborn Love, by this time the audience which included a majority of couples were embraced, singing along to the lyrics with an amazing level of dedication considering that less than a year ago the band were relatively unknown. Hey Ho was repeated "in case you didn't hear it properly last time" which again led to every member of the crowd clapping and singing along. By this point it was 10:15 and the audience was at a high point. Strangely the Lumineers chose to follow this with two slower songs, not really using the atmosphere to its full advantage. The band exited the stage at around half ten to unanimous applause and cheering, whilst gone there was chanting, with the crowd really wanting them to return. Return they did to a somewhat inevitable encore, however by this stage they had exhausted their album and played a b-side track named Manchester, finishing their set they reintroduced the support act and finished with what could be described as a barn dance style final song.
In summary The Lumineers live were really, very good. They have a relationship on stage, which is tight, their musical ability is un-doubtable, switching between their instruments showed this. However, the hour and a half set time appeared too long for a band that only has one album and the order of songs didn't seem very well thought out. Yet, it is inevitable that through more touring and playing to large crowds they will polish their set, and with the passionate following they already have they are bound to be a success in festivals and future tours.
Words: Adam Gardiner


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The Internet is a great resource for many things, even for dancing. Many people use the Internet to gain information or knowledge on a wide variety of things. It is possible to learn to play a musical instrument or learn dancing by watching YouTube videos.
While this is okay, if you really want the full benefit, especially when it comes to learning contemporary dance, nothing beats the guidance of having a teacher who can guide and supervise you every step of the way. You won't know what mistakes you are making, or how you can improve on something just by watching videos. Sometimes, you just can't beat having an actual teacher in a dance class setting. Here are some of the best lessons when you're teaching ballet classes.
1. Supervision Breaks Bad Habits
Sometimes, as you learn, you may have certain bad habits or incorrect posture which only a teacher present at the scene can address and correct. If you try to learn contemporary dance online by watching videos, you cannot really tell if you are doing something wrong.
It could be quite subtle, but a teacher can correct it, otherwise, you end up doing something incorrectly until it becomes second nature to you. Then, it can be very hard to break that habit. It is much easier to learn something rather than to unlearn it. Posture and balance are things that, no matter how good a video is, cannot be fully and properly addressed or corrected unless you have guidance.
2. Proper Guidance Can Prevent Injuries
Everyone has their own skill level. You need to perform and progress at your own skill level and use the right muscles and techniques, or you could end up hurting yourself. If you want to practice on your own, it is alright to do so if you actually go to a class first, because in a class, you would have been doing moves over and over and attained a certain level and fluidity, so then, you will be confident to practice on your own at home.
However, if you have never been to a class, you can easily end up hurting yourself. Don't be fooled into thinking that a professional dancer makes it look easy, so therefore, it must be easy. If you leap and land incorrectly, you could fall and break a bone, so be careful!
3. Classes Are Bright & Safe
In a professional class setting, the space with which you can work will be well-lit and safe. You have a lot of space to work. At home, this can be difficult. The space you have at home may not be good enough to perform certain moves. If you lose your balance, you could go crashing into something and things could topple all over you! It's not as safe as you would be in a class setting. The lighting may not be conducive to practicing properly either. In a class, a teacher can watch over you and keep you safe because of the experience he or she has.
A teacher can also offer advice and teach you to be mentally focused. You will be able to improve and grow faster with their guidance as opposed to being left to your own devices. It will be more enjoyable as you get better and grow in confidence.


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Following the results of a Facebook poll, Bulova have announced that the next release in their Archive Series will be the Devil Diver.
The Devil Diver will be a reissue of Bulova's 1972 Oceanographer AKA the Devil Diver and will be officially unveiled at Baselworld 2018.
The Devil Diver gets its name from its 666 FEET of water-resistance which is printed on its dial. Unsurprisingly the Devil Diver will be released in a Limited Edition of (you guessed it) 666 pieces.
The 2018 Bulova Devil will come with a black dial and black and red bezel – however an orange dial is also planned. The watches will come on specially designed NATOs.
If you haven't heard of Bulova's Archive Series, I can recommend taking a look at their replica of a 1970s Chronograph. It isn't a diver but it's one sexy-mofo. Unfortunately it isn't an auto.
If the 2018 Devil Diver also ends up being a quartz, it will be a bloody crime.


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Mumbai, India January 14, 2014 (Washington Bangla Radio): Preeti Desai portrays a rebel in One By Two starring opposite Abhay Deol. Now, she finally strikes out with the latest song from the movie called "Kaboom".
This song is picturized on Preeti Desai showcasing the side of her where she breaks free. The visuals are beautifully based against the backdrop of Mumbai's famous locations. With "I'm Just Pakaoed" & "Khushfehmiyan" the film's music already shows a lot of promise. With this latest track it just adds to what is already shaping up to be a great album.
Have a look yourself and enjoy her full of life attitude.


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I am beginning to build a better habit of cleaning clay and tools as I work so I can quickly clean up at the end of the day. Clay is easier to clean when it is still wet before it transforms itself to dust. I used to take an hour to clean up. I did not realize I was spreading a mess during the process. if I paid a little more attention I should have known that cleaning could be made easy by not creating dust to be cleaned to begin with. It's hard to realize things I don't recognize sometimes.
I assembled the parts I threw yesterday and finished 5 large bottles and 3 trumpet shaped vessels that look much better than the first 5 pieces. This is why I cannot stop making because the one after is going to be better than the one before. It is like a ninja training of jumping over a knee-hight tree which gradually gets bigger and bigger until it eventually becomes taller than a house. Around 2pm I wanted to go outside to interact with something outside of my own brain. The building was quiet today. Usually there are other people in other studios. I don't go around and knock on their doors but I hear them and see them in the hallway. I like that I have my own space knowing that there are other activities next doors. I went to a coffee shop on Graham Ave which was packed with people all looking so intensely busy over their MacBook . I looked at the paintings on the wall and started day dreaming what type of fun installation I can do and imagined giant ceramic balls floating in the middle of the space.
My hands and arms are tired. I am careful with my posture and positions of my hands but weight of clay is tough on them. Now the 2.5 lbs succulent pots drying on the shelves look so tiny compared to these vessels. I was playing Ryuichi Sakamoto's music. His piano performance is so emotional and makes me nostalgic for things I don't even remember.


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By Rev. Jon Turner
The phrase "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts" is an overused expression but I think it is very appropriate when it comes to The Beatles, my favorite band. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr each brought their own unique skills and talents to the group. In a sense, their differences is what made it possible for them to become a single musical force. They complemented one another; each one's strength supported and mitigated another's weakness.
They were all very talented artists and musicians and were able to mesh very well together but it is interesting how four musicians in the same band viewed their craft so differently. For example, if you asked John Lennon what was the point or purpose of his work I think he would have said that it was to express an emotional truth. He was well known for his ability to write lyrics though he was also very good at melody. Sometimes his lyrics may have shocked some of his fans but he was always honest.
For Paul McCartney, his focus was melody. He also wrote wonderful lyrics but melody is what he was best known for. I think his goal was to write melodies that would stick with you. After the Beatles broke up, John wrote a song that criticized one of Paul's songs during his solo career. John sang that Paul had written Yesterday but he was now just Another Day. Yesterday is one of the greatest songs ever written while the song Another Day was not. I actually really like Another Day. In response, Paul sang, "What is wrong with silly love songs?" What is wrong with a catchy tune?
For George Harrison, I think his mission was to express a deep spirituality. I have always felt that his songs were actually religious. He grew up Catholic and later in life became a devout Hindu. Even the song Something initially seems to be about a woman but then it drifts towards something spiritual. It is that mysterious Something that moved him.
For Ringo Starr, I think music was an expression of sheer joy. Fred Armisen, from Saturday Night Live, has a comedy special on Netflix entitled Standup for Drummers. Much of the show is inside jokes for drummers, but then Fred does a skit mimicking some of the greatest rock and roll drummers. When he gets to Ringo Starr he comments on how happy he was being a musician and playing the drums. He was always smiling and bouncing his head to and fro.
I find this very interesting, that four band mates would have four strikingly different opinions about the craft they all shared together. Even though they conceived of their performances in different ways they were still able to communicate something very profound to their audience.
I have often heard the same sort of thing concerning Buddhism. It can also be confusing when four different ministers explain Buddhism in four different ways, using four different terms. I think this confusion does occur in the short run but I am afraid the alternative – consistency - would lead to monotony. We would end up with Dharma talks that lack creativity and personal depth. The immediacy would be missing.
In the long run, it is good to hear different perspectives from different ministers. One of these perspectives might be the one that sticks with you for life. It also encourages us to make Buddhism very personal. We have to study and listen consistently until it becomes our own.
For nearly twenty years, I have shared my experience of the teachings in many different ways, often times with references to The Beatles. I sometimes even quote John Lennon more often than Shinran Shonin but this is how I initially came to understand Buddhism. It was George Harrison who introduced me to Eastern thought.
Each one of us in the Sangha is encouraged to find in Buddhism what resonates with them in a very personal way. This uniqueness and variety of teachers is actually a sign of authenticity and vitality within the Sangha. When you can speak from experience then you know that Buddhism has transformed you in some way.
As Dan Harris says in his new book Meditation for the Fidgety Skeptic, "Buddhism is not something to believe in, but rather something to do." This book is the sequel to his first book 10% Happier. He is now speaking in the first person from a personal perspective. He still uses science to prove the effectiveness of Buddhist practice but the real power of the book comes from his personal testimony. His appreciation of Buddhism is now unique, coming from his own personal perspective. The uniqueness of it is what proves its validity. It is now who he is and what he has become through following the Buddhist teachings.
We might say that the Dharma is the music and each one of us hears it in different way. Different refrains and instruments resonate with each of us in different ways. It is all one song and yet each one of us picks out the elements that touch our heart. So this is not really a difference of opinion but rather a different emphasis within each listener. Even the disciples of the Buddha internalized his teachings in different ways; just as we do today.
In gassho, Rev. Jon Turner


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Part I
(Maxx 39)
Oh man you didn't cee this coming did ya?
Yo I know he wasn't doing it, no isn't him
I guarantee it, I'll talk about it; we'll cee whose feelings get hurt later on
Trust me Mr. Carter, I got it
Little intro before Sun King goes in, I said
I don't need no LSD
To be in touch with G.O.D
Fuck up the drums for me; fuck up the drums for me
Your rhythm is sent off
Get it while the getting is good everyday
Get it while the getting is good everyday
Maxx 39
Sun King
You're welcome
(Queen Universe)
So he set the tone for how you do what you do?
Part II
(The Sun King)
One two three
My life
Will never be the same
Cause girl you came and changed
The way I walk
The way I talk
I cannot explain
The things I feel for you
Cause girl you know it's true
Stay with me
Fulfill my dreams
And I'll be all you need
Oh it feels so right
Hitting it from the back almost every single night
Oh ooo, and it feels so tight
Busting it wide open like a shooken can of Sprite
Oh girl
Can we do that again, that was kind of wack!
Part III
(Queen Universe)
I can cee that, who else?
(The Sun King)
When the Sun goes up you're searching for a love
So your heart won't lead you to anyone
When the Sun goes down I know what you become
You become awake unlike the rest of us
Part IV
(The Sun King)
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
I'm so high up off this wax
Part V
The Sun King: Yo why can't I just blow weed in the street man?
Miguel: Why cannot you?
The Sun King: Yeah
Miguel: Cause you can't
The Sun King: Fuck the Police dog, it's just, it's just…
Miguel: It's not legal yet son
The Sun King: But come on son
Miguel: You gotta wait
The Sun King: It don't make no sense bro
Miguel: It's not legal yet
The Sun King: C'mon
Miguel: Still, gotta wait
(The Sun King)
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
Fuck the Police
With a big middle finger and a peace
With a big middle finger and a peace
I said Fuck the Police
Say peace to Police without the use of the index
Part VI
(The Sun King)
Rest in Peace
All my real dogs still kick it with me
All my down girls still 'spectin' for me
All the real gangsters know
King ain't doing nothing like a hoe
All the true Queens still live it for me
All my true people still spit it for me
And all the real smokers know
King ain't passing nothing but dro
Indeed, real trees
Chronic leaves
No seeds
When I met you last night baby
Before I blew your mind
Before I blew your mind
Before I blew your mind
Part VII
This song is rated NC-17
(The Sun King)
Hi hoe
Hi hoe
It's off to work we go
When I met you last night baby
Before you opened up your gap
I had respect for you lady
But now I take it all back
Because you gave me all your pussy
And you even licked my balls
So leave your number on the cabinet
And I promise baby
I'll give you a call
Next time you're feeling kind of horny
You can come on over and I'll break you off
And in the case that you can't fuck that day baby
Just lay back and open your mouth
Because I have never met a girl
That I loved in the whole wide world
Part VIII
(The Sun King)
I read the news today oh boy
About a lucky man who made the grade
And though the news was rather sad
Well I just had to laugh
I saw the photograph
He blew his mind out in a car
He didn't notice that the lights had changed
A crowd of people stood and stared
They'd seen his face before
No one was really sure that he was from the House of Lords
I love to turn you on
Get it while the getting is good, my Sun
Part IX
(The Sun King)
Well come again next Thursday afternoon
The in laws hope they'll cee you very soon
But is it in your conscious that you're after?
Well get a glimpse of a Madman across the water
Part X
(Queen Universe)
So he set the tone for how you do what you do?
(The Sun King)
Yeah, at first it was Michael who really inspired me to sing, that's why cats like The Weeknd nowadays, contemporary, inspire me to sing. Usher was a huge, huge turning point for me, just as well as Nate Dogg; Nate Dogg fucking took me a whole other realm. Then there's the other side, you know that's more R&B so to speak, then there's the English Rock bands like The Beatles, you know, Lennon and McCartney and Harrison…my biggest influence is Elton John
(Queen Universe)
Elton John?
(The Sun King)
Yeah, Elton John. He inspired me to sing big and bright and make powerful songs and he also inspired me to improve my own words. I like to put my own words into other people's songs
(Queen Universe)
I can cee that, who else?
(The Sun King)
Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin. Robert Plant, big time
The peace that I hold within myself, with everything around me, the most in tune I can be with the universe, with God with myself, with everything going around…just understanding where I'm at is the most important thing to me
(The Sun King)
And I know who I am in the now
Manifesting all that is before me
And time has helped realize
That I am undoubtedly
Part of a connection that is pure and renowned
Now I am in focus


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Can you please introduce yourself and your business…
My name is Tolga. I am running a natural food store business called 'The Harvest'. We are selling organic grocery, fruits and vegs, dairy, eggs, handmade breads, dried fruits and nuts, dairy free, gluten free and vegan products, and ecological households products and cosmetics.
You have a 'zero food waste' policy – what motivated you to put this in place?
Everyday tonnes of food are wasting before we give them a chance to be consumed. On the other hand, many people, who need food for surviving, cannot reach them. In daily basis, the world is producing the amount of food which is enough for 10billion people, as we are 7billion on the planet. But there is still poverty in the planet, and many people still can die because of the lack of food for them. We can reduce this poverty by sharing and by preventing the over production.
Can you explain what having this policy means in practical terms – what measures have you put in place to generate zero food waste?
By this policy, firstly, we purchase in small amounts from our suppliers in daily basis. However this type of purchasing is hard for stock management, and a bit increase the costs, it is the most important thing to reduce the food wasting. Despite this concern, we still have some surplus foods, especially fruits and vegs, because of the weather conditions, and/or unseasonal foods. We are sharing them with our customers and neighbourhood directly or through OLIO.
One of the organisations you use to reduce the amount of edible food you dispose of is Olio – why did you decide to connect with them?
When I first met with OLIO through a leaflet, I thought that this is a good idea to contact more people to share surplus foods. After that, I met with Saasha, Jane and Tessa, who are doing a great job to prevent food wasting. So The Harvest has been together with OLIO, since the first met, and try to introduce more people with OLIO.
What are the major causes of food going to waste in your store?
Generally the weather conditions, and tend to consumption of unseasonable fruits and vegs.
What do you think we as consumers can do to reduce the amount of food we cause as a result of our shopping habits?
I suggest consumers to buy in small amounts in daily basis, and eat in season.
What advice would you give to other shop owners who might want to reduce the amount of edible food going to waste?
I advise them to purchase in small amounts and in daily basis. And don't be afraid to share surplus foods with their customers, despite the people can think the business sell well. Generally, the shop owners tend to buy in big quantities because of reducing the cost and easily manage their stocks, but at the end of the day this kind of purchasing costs more for them.
What do you think needs to be done at a policy level?
Everyone can do something for reducing food wasting, but the most needs to be done by government or some organisations. For example, this year in France, it is banned for supermarkets to waste foods, fruits and vegs.
Where can people find you shop?
The Harvest is at 69 Tottenham Lane, N8 9BE. At the middle area of Crouch End and Hornsey, near opposite the Hornsey Police Station. We welcome people to introduce our local natural food store.


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If you like history, you might be interested in taking a free docent-led tour of the Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest that gives you a glimpse into California's past, including the Spanish and English immigrants who settled California.
The four-acre Heritage Hill is what is known in the history community as a "petting zoo," because it's made up of old buildings, three of which have been moved from elsewhere to create a historical park.
They offer free tours at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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The things that you most need to face and fix in your life are usually avoided and hidden behind your veil of fears. (greatest fears)
Most people these days fall for the illusion that accepting where you're at in life, is always where you're going to be, or end up just drifting along in life and responding to the next circumstance instead of actively and aggressively, intentionally going after what they are destined for.
Be open to the fact, that you are not always right, which means, sometimes not so obvious, that you will be wrong on many different levels. And one of those levels just might be the one you are on right now.
If you're all about self, arrogance, closed-minded, or more reactionary, you drift along thinking that there are no issues,… you're not wrong, in your own mind, so you settle where you are, stuck in that state of mind and then carve it in stone, doing damage to yourself inside that mindset without digging deeper into the fact that you could be wrong.
Develop your mind in a way of pushing your thoughts beyond the realm of comfort. Challenge yourself into a conscious belief that looks at life in a curious way, by asking yourself "what if I am wrong".
A person that closes themselves off to that fact, will never develop fully into the person that they want to become because they are refusing the steps to get there.
Confront your enemies, make it a point to engage those you feel that your "auto response" says you need to avoid. (using discretion of course for the dangerous ones)
Check off the list of avoidances, one by one until you have eliminated everything you are avoiding.
Face Your Fears, until you don't have any more to face!!!
Fear itself is not an actual substance, it's just an illusion the dark side wants to keep you in, so you don't reach your potential.
The veil of fear is a cloak, like blinders on windows, it keeps you from seeing what is on the other side so, for you, that means you have to physically go up to that veil and move it aside.
You will find that by going up to your fears and facing them head-on, there was really nothing to fear in the first place. Which will give you just enough courage to face the next one, conquering that fear, and then that one, and that one…
Then one day you'll find fear is just an everyday, ordinary obstacle to get over, like opening the door to go outside, but instead of opening a familiar door, it's just another unfamiliar door to open to find out what is on the other side.
An open mind is willing to look at self as imperfect,… by thinking "I could be wrong", and if I am, I'm not afraid to face those facts so I can correct that wrong.
The illusion that you are open-minded and a free thinker, is stating those very claims and then closing off to the idea that there is much more that exists outside of your little bubble of understanding.
You MUST make fear submit to you rather than letting fear be your master.
We were created to be warriors, leaders (the head not the tail), of a sound mind, and ready for battle.
God did not give us the spirit of fear… Notice that fear is a "spirit", and if we are in Him, (Yeshua) the one who all spirits submit to, and we have authority in that name, then all we have to do is step into that place and dominate it.
Fear is just a smoke screen with a bunch of over exaggerated noise behind it to intimidate us into not boldly walking through the smoke.
If you have a fear, face it.
If you feel you are avoiding something or someone, confront it or them.
Avoidance is just another word for fear, just a more padded word to make it seem less intimidating but still has the same effect on you.
Get to the bottom of everything that is in your way of becoming who you are,
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Three Places You Can Pick Up Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a nightmare and they exist almost everywhere, and they are happy to travel with us. In fact, that is how bed bugs spread. There are pests that specifically target humans. So, where do you find bed bugs the most? In this blog, we look at three places you are likely to find bed bugs
Summer Camp
All those kids come from all over the place to spend a few weeks at summer camp. They bring with them more than just marshmallows and the come home with more than funny stories, head lice, and good times. They can bring with them, bed bugs. Bed bugs can live for a very long time without feeding. Sheltered cabins offer a good over winter locations for these little bugs that have no problem making a meal of human blood.
Hotels and Motels
Hotels and motels off all star ratings are prime locations for bed bugs. All those people coming from all over the world and staying all that time in those rooms make it easy for hotels and motels to acquire bed bugs. It does not matter if you are rich or poor, if the hotel or motel is a five-star or a dive because bed bugs do not care about all of that. They only care that you have warm blood on which they can feed while you sleep.
Families and Friends
Anyone's home is suspect especially if they have been traveling. If you go and visit your sister in Florida, you may bring bed bugs with you from the airplane or she might already have them. If your kids go spend the night with their friends, they might come home with bed bugs.
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After speaking with Ava Justin, no one could rightfully say there aren't any focused pre-teen professionals in the entertainment industry. This hardworking actress, model, student, athlete and entrepreneur-extraordinaire is a phenom on the rise. With a strong support system of family and friends, Justin claims to conquer whatever crosses her path with prayer, gusto and tenacity.
As a child actress, Justin has already tucked an extensive resume under her belt. She recently starred in No Regrets with Brian White and Sharon Leal, appeared on Nickelodeon's 2017 Kids' Choice Awards, and is currently filming on large features. During her growing (yet expansive) acting career, Justin has worked with heavy-hitting actors such as Loretta Devine and Laurence Fishburne.
An actress by trade, Justin has other passions that fuel her love for life as well. She is a straight-A student, an expressive model, a fastpitch softball pitcher with a mean arm, and she even has a line of cosmetics she proudly crafts with love and care.
I recently spoke with Justin about her many current projects and life in general. I was moved by the eloquence, wisdom and purpose of this brilliant, young force. It is evident that she is on a mission to make the world a better place in everything she says and does.
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KJ: Actress, entrepreneur, young force on the rise… What and how would you describe yourself at this point in life?
AJ: I'm Ava Justin. I'm 12 years old. Modeling and acting are my passions. I'm also a social media influencer. I have a page on Instagram that is growing. I'm currently in a movie called Brother's Keeper with the Laurence Fishburne and Milo Gibson (Yes, Mel's son!). I am so grateful and blessed. God is leading me in so many awesome directions!
KJ: What have been some of your favorite hats to wear?
AJ: Out of everything — out of all of my passions and activities — I really love acting and modeling the most. I love being in front of the camera and performing. I also enjoy reporting local stories as a television journalist with KMSP Fox 9 here in Minnesota. Oh, and I enjoy playing softball as pitch.
KJ: You are so talented and gifted. I am impressed.
AJ: Thank you so much. I thank God in everything I do. I try to do my best, and I always pray and ask God to help me. Before auditions and whenever I do anything, I ask God to get the role or whatever it is. If I don't get the role, then I know something better is coming. I just try to stay focused, and ask God for direction.
KJ: As awesome, fun and glamorous as acting seems and sounds to most people who are not in the entertainment industry, I'm sure there are some drawbacks to acting. What are some drawbacks to acting full time?
AJ: Audition rejections are discouraging. I know that it's a process to getting the next roll. You have to continue to work hard… continue to audition, but it's hard when you don't get a role you want. I just believe the next role I get will be better and meant for me. I just keep working at it, taking acting classes, and doing my best going for it.
KJ: On the positive side of acting, what advice would you give to anyone who chooses to pursue acting as a full-time passion?
AJ: Ignore fame and money. Truly enjoy it and have fun. I love acting. Don't do it if you don't love it. Put in the work, and everything will work out. Really, if you don't enjoy what you're doing, there's no point in doing it.
KJ: You can apply that to life overall.Time is valuable. Don't waste it on doing things that don't work for you. Let's double back to you as "Ava the Entrepreneur"… What inspired you to launch your new line of Ava's Luxury Cosmetics, and what is the vision for your brand?
AJ: Ava's Luxury Cosmetics lip balm is my line, and I sell it on Etsy. I've always loved lip balms. I started experimenting with different ingredients, and I am really proud of my products and brand. Its page on Instagram is @avasluxurycosmetics. I feature new products there.
KJ: Do you have a secret sauce for juggling all of your responsibilities — especially being a young woman moving and shaking into young adulthood?
AJ: I try to go with the flow and prioritize. Even though I love acting, school comes before everything. You have to be educated in life.
KJ: What inspires you and why?
AJ: I have a mentality to strive for improvement. Watching others' hard work is a motivator for me, and I know I can reach my success, too, when I work to get better.
KJ: Who inspires you and why?
AJ: Lena Waithe. She is killing it. She is so inspirational and motivational. She's a writer, producer, actor. She's just amazing.
KJ: You have to find some time to relax, though. How do you chill? What are some of your hobbies?
AJ: I really love having a swim with friends, going to water parks, spending time with my family and going to the cabin. Reading a good book is relaxing, too.
KJ: What are your favorite subjects to study?
AJ: My school year just ended, and I really had a fabulous year. I got all As! What I learned is that I really like math. (laughs.) Yeah, I had to improve in some areas of math because while I was learning new concepts, I was challenged to work harder. The hard work was so rewarding, though, because I achieved my goals. The whole experience was a confidence booster.
KJ: We're down to the last question. Is there anything else you want the world to know about you?
AJ: I just want people to have the right mentality in whatever they're doing. Keep your head up in bad circumstances because it — the situation — can only get better. You can always learn from your mistakes. I try to always learn to improve in life, and that is everything.
This exclusive feature was published in The Connect's Summer 2018 issue. You may purchase the full issue here, or download the digital version here.


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updates on the various states of falling apart my body is in:
so, you might remember, the second day at my job, i fell down some steps and banged my knees up pretty good. that was.... well, over a month ago.
my right knee still hurts if i bend it very far. the bruise i had on my left shin turned into a huge knot for a few weeks, but now it's degraded into a bruise, and is quickly going away.
i have a tiny scar on my right palm from it as well.
my feet are taking a beating. whenever i wear real shoes, i get blisters or they peel some of the skin off my feet. i can't wear sandals every day though. i think i just need to get new shoes. i've tried walking less, but that doesn't really help.
my iud is working beautifully. i don't cramp nearly as badly or as often (it's like a dull ache for an hour or two instead of gut wrenching pain for a day) and i only bled for one day! it's nice to finally start getting that reduction, since at first i bled for like 2 weeks :\
soon i'll stop bleeding altogether! yay for shutting down my uterus!
i call it my plastic baby. it confuses people.
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On April 25th, 2006 04:20 pm (UTC), ex_strawberr101 commented:
are you walking to work and thats whats cutting up your feet?
or is it the walking once you are at work?
if its to work, wear tennis shoes with socks and change your shoes when you get there - if not...
if you are like me and dont like to wear socks with your shoes and thats why they are eating your feet - try inserting lots of different padded things from the health/feet department from walmart - some are really soft and are for your heel and cut down on that damage.
i feel your pain - i wore the wrong shoes while walking all over town last week and and ended up with huge holes in my skin on the heels - it was painful!
well, i don't wear socks, and i've been thinking about the cushiony things.
it's walking to work. (i don't have to wear shoes at all once i'm at work) it's half a block walk.. and i haven't worn anything but birkenstock sandals since i was 15.
i don't won any tennis shoes, even. i think i just need to invest in some more shoes.
On April 25th, 2006 06:25 pm (UTC), shamus9999 replied:
Birkenstocks? them's yuppie shoes (OK, sandals, nitpicker. :) ) around these parts!
On April 25th, 2006 04:40 pm (UTC), nakednatalie commented:
I have an IUD, too. I've always felt like it's stupid to medicate the entire body when there are better options. I didn't bleed like that when I got mine (I'm assuming that's what you're talking about and not the usual menstrual bleeding). I had the occasional pain, but it wasn't all that bad.
i bled for a week after i got mine and then had two two-week periods a week apart. o_O
but it seems to be working now in the "shutting down my girly bits" department. the strings poke me sometimes though and it's itchy in a very weird way.
On May 2nd, 2006 04:48 pm (UTC), nakednatalie replied:
Hmm. I've never noticed the strings. The only time I even know they're there is when I'm bathing.
Glad to hear things are normalizing.
i guess i'm just lucky. i could feel them more right at first, it's only occasionally that i do now. i liked being able to feel them pretty often though because then i knew that it was in the right spot and didn't have to check. not that i mind checking, but it's awkward to reach.
On May 2nd, 2006 04:57 pm (UTC), nakednatalie replied:
Mine have curled upwards so they rest against the curve of my cervix. I wonder if you should have the strings trimmed?
it wouldn't surprise me if the strings weren't trimmed correctly. i had a really bad vasovagal response which triggered a mini seizure and the doctor completely freaked out (i did too after i woke up and couldn't for the life of me remember where the fuck i was). after my leg falling and everything, i'm surprised it got in there at all.
it's definitely something that i hadn't thought of though, next time i go i'll have him check.
On May 2nd, 2006 05:06 pm (UTC), nakednatalie replied:
Wow, a seizure!? That's frightening!
On April 25th, 2006 08:14 pm (UTC), neonjellibean commented:
did u get the pic message i sent you if the kid that looks like a fucked up version of you?
On April 25th, 2006 11:29 pm (UTC), shamus9999 commented:
Oh, and can I be its plastic godfather? :)
On April 26th, 2006 04:11 am (UTC), _hindsightbias commented:
Man, I thought my IUD had stopped my period completely, but I just started again completely randomly. Effin' period.
On May 2nd, 2006 04:59 pm (UTC), nakednatalie replied:
Ha! "Tar crotch"
Gross, but appropriately labeled.


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Saturday and Sunday (4/30-5/1)
On Saturday, Ground Zero is holding its annual Dragon Boat Festival in Grand Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event includes dragon boat races, a family fun zone ($), food vendors and a drummer costume contest. Admission is free.
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Personality & Traits
|General Overview
|Bettina approaches things from a simple, straight-forward view, and sometimes this helps her to see deception or obfuscation, although she tends to take things literally and is rather naive and trusting. She has a knack for healing although she doesn't have the ability for the advanced education that would qualify her as a physician. She likes to laugh and she likes to play, and while she takes her job seriously, she has a knack for putting people at ease and making light of serious situations. Despite her gentle nature, she won't hesitate to jump in and stand up for anyone who she feels has been threatened.
|Strengths & Weaknesses
Bettina has a knack for mechanical things, and has enjoyed since she was a child taking things apart and putting them back together.
Her empathy and calm bearing under stress make her valuable in medical emergencies.
Because of her own simplicity, she connects well with children
Prone to trust, and to believe that there is good in everyone, she often doesn't see the bad until it is blatantly obvious.
Bettina has trouble with reading comprehension...she does well with hands-on learning, but often needs to read something over several times and even then can become frustrated and give up.
|Bettina just wants to be able to fly and be in the stars, where her heart has always seemed to pull her, and if she can find stability and 'family' along the way, she'd be happy!
|Hobbies & Interests
|While she can't carry a note, she has some skill at playing the chanter, and some untrained ability sketching with pastels.
She also enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and horseback riding, although she isn't thrilled with water and tends to stay away from activities such as swimming or sailing.
Bettina is fairly well skilled in games of sleight-of-hand, something she developed to help distract patients.
She likes to make things grow, and would love to tend a garden, but her obsessive passion is flying and the stars.
|Standard, can swear in Klingon
|Personal History
|The only daughter of a horticulturalist and his naturalist wife, Bettina grew up loved and happy, traveling to archeological sites around Earth with her parents, gaining an appreciation for earth and nature. They taught her about history and holistics, art and music, and about caring for others.
But her eyes were always on the heavens, and her heart was in the sky. It was evident early on that, while she was a bright child, she had trouble learning via traditional methods, a frustration for her. But it was also evident that she would apply herself to things that interested her, and eventually learn what she had to. From an early age, her quiet nature gave her a way with animals, and local children brought her an assortment of injured and sick birds, kittens and puppies to tend. Using an assortment of herbs and readily available cures, she did what she could. While she wasn't always successful, by the time she was in her later schooling, she was being sought for advice for simple medical conditions and injuries.
Knowing that college wasn't a viable option, and wanting to go into space, Bettina opted to join Starfleet, a decision that scandalized and distressed her parents. Bad enough she wanted to join in the structured organization, but they didn't think she could survive the rigors of the didactic courses, and didn't want her to be disappointed. But she prevailed, driven by her desire to go to space, and attended the Academy with lukewarm support of her parents.
Bettina had no delusions that she could be a doctor, so she initially applied as a nurse. But even that proved to be daunting, and one of her instructors finally steered her toward emergency medicine, where she found her niche. The training, primarily hands-on, came much more easily for her, and she did well, passing the courses on her first try.
Initially, she was assigned to the hospital attached to SF HQ in San Francisco, and she was a little disappointed, since she was looking forward to getting out and seeing the Universe.
Her parents were away on a 'dig' when they fell ill and died within days of each other. The news hit her hard and for a time she felt lost and aimless, but finally she rallied and advocated for an assignment on a station far from Earth, up in the stars she loved.
DS82 offered her the chance she wanted to meet, work with and interact with an eclectic array of beings, as well as giving her invaluable experience with caring for different species and dealing with situations that tried her skill and proved her mettle.
Recently, she has been assigned to a task force that was sent to Bellatrix to provide services, including medical care, to the teams there working on repairing a dam.
|Service Record
|2386 -- SF Academy, Emergency Medicine/Cadet
2388 - 2388 -- SF Medical Center, EMS/PO3
2388 - Present -- DS82 EMS/PO2


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Hunting Fishing
Fishing expert learns valuable lessons on the water from a 4-year-old
Most of us older anglers seem to have our own unique patterns. You could call it getting "set in your ways," and that's where kids seem to have it all over us. They are sponges.
I had a grandfather call me about taking him, his son and his grandson on a fishing trip. Sounded OK, but how old was the grandson, I asked? "He's almost 5, but this kid is some kind of fisherman!" the proud grandpa replied. I was skeptical – could this youngster reel in a striper, let alone stay focused during a long day? – but I decided to trust his grandfather's judgment.
The group arrived early and I immediately saw that this kid was precocious. Bright-eyed, he surveyed my boat and began asking all kinds of intelligent questions. What kind of sonar is that? How big are the poles? What size fish will we be catching? Whoa!
He knew what downriggers were, and after we had trolled about 200 yards he looked at me and proclaimed, "Is that a fish on that pole?" Yikes! Really! He had noticed the slight movement of the pole signaling that a fish had hit, but it had been a very subtle hit that most grownups would have missed.
I'm just starting to think that there might be a fish on when a little voice behind me quietly notes, "Hey, you've got a fish on that pole, don't you!" How in the heck did he know?
So I'm holding the pole up, and the striper is pulling, when a little set of hands reaches over and tries to take the pole out of my grasp. Grandpa and Dad are standing back, smiling ,just watching the show. I hang on. This is an 8½-foot rod that's not really built for a youngster, but that doesn't seem to faze the boy.
"Do you think you can reel the striper in by yourself?" I ask. He glances up, then confidently reaches out for the pole and boldly states, "I got this!"
Later I'm in the back of the boat when I hear him say, "Hey, there's a bunch of fish on our sonar. Get the lures out!" What? I rush to the front and he's pointing to a school of fish on my screen that most anglers wouldn't have recognized. He had quizzed me about reading the sonar earlier and I guess all the video game time was paying off – it was just another game to figure out.
That kid caught 10 stripers. More importantly, he showed me that most of us are so preoccupied with how we used to do something that we don't learn what's right in front of us. He had the system wired by the end of the day. Most of us (me!) fight change and new ideas. Seems we need to practice being more childlike!
Never give up!
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Michigan State football player Tyson Smith had a serious health scare last season.
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Smith said doctors told him he is blessed to "walk, talk, and run" after the stroke.
Smith was held out of the team's spring game and there is no word on whether he will return to the field in 2017.
Last season, Smith appeared in eight games and earned four starts. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder has 14 tackles in his two years in East Lansing.
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Following on from the success of its nearby development, The Drive in Camberley, award-winning developer, Antler Homes, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest development, Elmcote in leafy Church Crookham, Hampshire.
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The fall is a great time to check in on your goals and assess how things are going. I've never gotten out of the academic habit of seeing the fall as a fresh beginning. Although I homeschool, my kids begin new activities in the fall, and our schedule changes quite a bit. Even if you don't have young ones going back to school, the change of the seasons affects us all in a variety of ways. This means it may be time to make adjustments.
Last January I wrote about setting goals. It is so important to have a roadmap for where you want to go. If you don't, it's hard to know whether your day-to-day decisions are bringing you closer to or farther away from where you want to be. If you don't have some clearly-defined writing goals already, then revisit that post and set some specific and measurable goals for yourself.
Setting goals is a great start, but if all we do is write them down and leave them in a drawer somewhere, we're not going to make steady progress. It's best to keep them posted where you'll see them: in your workspace, on the bathroom mirror, in the kitchen. You might set a monthly alarm on your calendar to move your list around so it doesn't blend into the background. I am a person who craves order and routine, and I also resist change. Only by regularly reassessing do I keep from doing things the same way simply because that's the way I've always done them. When I can see that something isn't working, I'm more willing to let it go. At the same time, I am more willing to keep doing the activities that are working; that's helpful information too.
Once a quarter and once a month, I like to check in with my goals and habits. How are they working? What needs to be tweaked? Are my goals still realistic in light of what's happening today? By making adjustments to my goals and routines, I can get a lot more done without compromising my sanity. This means taking an honest look at my circumstances, my resources (time, money, support), and my capabilities. For example, earlier this year I was plagued with headaches and had to adjust my expectations. Now that I'm feeling better, I can get back to my former level of activity.
If you want to improve progress toward your goals, I recommend checking in more often. In Pick Four, an adaptation of Zig Ziglar's teachings, Seth Godin suggests checking in five days a week. He recommends you list the steps you took to achieve each of your goals on each working day. And, he urges you to ask yourself, "Is this enough?" Goals are accomplished by our day-to-day activities. Taking a moment to record those steps and assess whether they are adequate to get the job done is a great way to successfully move toward your desired achievement. It's also helpful to look back on these lists when you think, what did I do all week? We often forget to give ourselves credit for the things we accomplish when all we can see is what's left undone. At the end of the week, Godin recommends you list the highlights, what got in the way or didn't work, and what you learned from that. This helps you craft your plan for the next week.
By checking in with your goals and constantly assessing what is working and what is not, you will more easily accomplish your dreams. The world is pretty distracting, so we urge you to set yourself up for success by keeping track and making necessary adjustments.
Do you have other tricks and tips for staying on task and achieving your writing goals? We invite you to share what works for you in the comments below. Also, if you're struggling with a particular area of your writing routine, let us know that too. One of our community members may have just the right idea for you.


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It is impossible to ignore the explosive growth in crypto-currencies and Blockchain-enabled means for capital raising. Increasingly, both start-ups and established high-growth tech companies are choosing to raise capital, enrich existing technology platforms or introduce new or novel businesses using Blockchain-enabled technology. Of equal significance is the growing investor interest in crypto-currencies and initial coin offerings. Given the rapid pace of change, it is no surprise that we are confronted with a myriad of significant questions relating to the economic, legal and regulatory framework associated with Blockchain-based investments.
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- Boris Mann, Co-Founder, Frontier Foundry
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Today I'm talking with the beautiful, Christina Butcher of Hair Romance.
Christina's a super successful blogger and business woman who runs not one, but three amazing businesses.
She's the Hair behind Hair Romance, has a fantastic travel and lifestyle blog with her husband Jim called Mr and Mrs Romance and she's co-creator of the Little Blog Big workshop series with the gorgeous Carly Jacobs of Smaggle.
Today we're talking about creating community, building an audience and growing your social media presence plus Christina shares her tip for kicking procrastination in the pants.
She shares how having a routine can actually increase your creativity and how setting boundaries and looking after herself have helped her become even more productive.
We're also talking about why ditching the day job doesn't necessarily mean you'll get more done in your business and the fact that you can do everything, you just can't do it all at once.
Christina's shared some really fantastic tips today to help you stay balanced while you build your blog or business plus some really simple things you can do to stay focused and up your productivity. I'm so excited to talk with her today and I just know you're going to love it.


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Chrome Browser Ad Blocker Endorsed By Plain White T-Shirt Marketing
Now, why would a Tampa marketing firm be endorsing Chrome's new ad blocker software?
Well, it only blocks the ads that violate the terms that Google has set out. These are the ads that tell you you have been "infected" and to click to fix and won't let you get off the page. These are the ads that make people opt out of seeing ALL the ads.
This is actually a helper to AdWords, Google's big money maker. Pretty much all of their ads will flow through the new Spam net with ease. This is a huge deal if you are involved in local marketing. In Tampa, it is pretty competitive and everyone is trying to get an advantage. This will certainly change some things for some places like Tampa bars and car dealership ads.
Here are the chrome browser ads that are going to be blocked:
- Pop ups
- Auto play video with sound
- Ads that cover the whole screen and can't be closed
- Ads that are large and cover most of the screen and have to be clicked to close. (These are some of the worst, as what happens when you click, it activates an "Action", that opens another window or tab and puts you on another site.)
- Certain countdown ads. These are the ones that don't allow you to see a site until the seconds go down with no way of getting off.
These ads are especially problematic with mobile sites, the current darling of the Google ecosystem. The Google Chrome ad blocker effectively kills lots of these ads on mobile sites.
There are issues with this on some fronts. Some companies feel that Google is too big for its britches and should let the consumer determine if they want to visit or avoid sites that show these types of ads.
Last year, Google even got fined in the EU for being too heavy-handed in putting Google Shopping results first. Not a $50 ticket fine, a $3.5 BILLION dollar fine!
When a company works on Google AdWords network, they are restricted to the types of ads you can display. If I want to advertise my ice cream shop in Tampa, I can't create a "you scream, I scream, for Ice Cream" video that is loud and make it play automatically. However, I can make an ad follow you around if you searched for ice cream on maps.
It will be interesting to see how local advertisers in Tampa and beyond react to the Google Chrome ad blocker and how it will change how multimedia ads are done.
If you want to find out some more information on local Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota or Florida paid advertising, let us know and we can give you a free 30 minute strategy session that will give you at least 3 great ideas to create impact in the local market online.
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text: Fused Glass Raking Saturday, June 2, 2018 1:30 PM 13:30 Sunday, June 3, 2018 4:30 PM 16:30 Google Calendar ICS CGD Instructor: Diana MorrisonWhat is raking? Also known as combing the glass, raking is the process of pulling a tool through molten glass to create wonderful motion and swirling in the glass. Create a one of a kind glass piece in this two-day workshop. All tools and glass will be provided. Students should wear closed toed shoes. All skill levels welcome.Workshop Fee: $90Supply Fee: $60.00 payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshopSign up now!