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Dennis Bell
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Moving Consultant
Mobile: 703-928-4428 Office: 703-260-3077 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
I have over 20 years of estimating experience, including having been with JK since 2001. One of the aspects that I enjoy most about my job is meeting new customers. I genuinely care about my customers. Most families are moving as a result of a life-changing event, so they need someone who cares. When I provide a high-quality, stress-free move, I am rewarded with repeat moves and get to meet my customers' extended family and friends.
I am proud to have earned my position as a Certified Moving Consultant in 2005, via the American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA).
My personal sales philosophy is to listen to what matters most to you while asking the questions that uncover all of the information necessary to design your move correctly. I've found that most potential problems can be avoided with careful and thoughtful pre-planning.
Not every move is the same. Your move is unique because of the quality of your belongings, the logistics of your home and driveway, the season that you are moving in, and the weather outside on moving day. It can be a complicated and stressful process, but with my expertise, I can make your move as smooth as possible.


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In our second blog article on Predictive Analytics, we will start to examine what it takes to create a clean, unbiased, statistical approach to predicting 3 specific challenges that affect virtually every contact center:
- Optimal agent performance patterns
- Agent absenteeism
- Agent attrition
Data Science is essentially about identifying and creating the highest-quality data set, then searching for patterns. The objective should be to help business users make important data-driven decisions, prove or disprove educated guesses with unbiased data, predict the future, and optimize outcomes.
Desired outcomes
A predictive analytics model aims at solving a business problem or accomplishing a desired business outcome. Simple enough. However, researching and agreeing upon the desired outcomes for a data analysis project, or rather, the lack thereof, is a huge pitfall in the entire process.
One of the reasons is the dilution of the meaning of a desired outcome - which is not to be confused with the accuracy of the data model.
Hypothetically you can build an accurate model to solve an imaginary business problem — but it's a whole other task to build a model that contributes to attaining business goals in the real world.
Defining the problem or the business question you want your model to solve is a vital first step in this process. A relevant and realistic definition of the problem will ensure that if you're successful in your endeavor of building this model and once it is used, it will add value to your business.
In addition to defining the business objectives and the overall vision for your predictive analytics model, you need to define the scope of the overall project. In the context of workforce optimization for a contact center, the following examples would be representative of typical challenges:
- Determining which employees are the best fit for specific scheduling requirements (time of day, tasks on hand, subject matter).
- Nail down the factors that adversely affect employee performance (skill matching, work environment, team culture).
- ...or perhaps validate a long-held assumption - is low employee engagement causing high attrition rates in your contact center?
The 3rd objective is challenging, since the vast majority of business leaders hold their own judgement in high regard. Illusory superiority is a blocking issue when it comes to eliminating cognitive bias in a data-driven project.
In the case of #2, where organizations have completed an analytics project to determine the root cause for a general lack of motivation, the results have ranged from simply communicating more effectively from the top-down - for instance, adding a quarterly all-hands to effectively communicate and reinforce the corporate missions and objectives - to providing individual contributors with raises across the board. Think about it: if a 2-3% increase in payroll can reduce a 15% attrition rate by, say, 6%, with an associated savings in HR overhead that far surpasses the remuneration adjustments, a positive impact will be felt at both the employee and corporate levels.
Finally, once your model is developed, at least 5 questions come to mind on next steps for deployment:
- What are the consequences of predicting the wrong solution?
- What is the cost of a false positive?
- How will the model be deployed?
- Who is going to use the model?
- How will the output of the model be represented?
Learn how nGUVU gamification platform can help you anticipate workforce risks and gain new employee engagement insights - Lets Talk

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Mediterranean Nachos with Garlicky Yogurt, Chickpeas and Harissa
What a yummy, yummy dish!! You thought nachos were already an ultimate pleaser but then you try this twist and its such a tie!! I love the spicy kick of harissa with cool, tasty and tangy garlicky yogurt. The chickpeas give great texture and the addition of pita chips makes this dish authentically, exotically a must experience, delicious recipe to try!
3 whole wheat pitas, broken into triangles
3 tablespoons olive
1 teaspoon thyme
2 cups yogurt
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 can chickpeas, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
7 dried red chili peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1) In a food processer, mix the ingredients for harissa until ingredients make a smooth paste.
2) Bake the broken pita pieces for 10 minutes at 375F, after tossing pita in olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Keep an eye on the pitas to bake just til crispy.
3) In a bowl, mix the yogurt and garlic well.
4) In a serving plate, start setting up the nachos by placing on the bottom the pita pieces, then adding the garlicky yogurt, then the harissa. In the center place the drained chickpeas. Garnish with a piece of parsley and enjoy!


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Actress, philanthropist and businesswoman, Tonto Dikeh looked so enchanting as she attended the wedding ceremony of her friend.
Tonto Dikeh stylishly rocks the Isi Agu – traditional outfit linked to the Igbos as she graced the wedding ceremony of her friend. According to reports, the 33-year old mother of one was part of the groomsmen and she did well. After she posted pictures, many of her followers showed interest in making the traditional outfit for themselves.
She wrote: "The smile you Let Out When your best friend is getting married and you truly love His wife.."God bless the day. God bless your Home @dukeofspadess."


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Have you ever noticed how easily we use phrases and proverbs in our day to day conversation? We don't know who coined them, who recorded them, and how they came to be defined and accepted in the English language. And yet, our vocabulary consists of more of these proverbs than we realize. Same being true for Hindi and every other spoken language in the world.
The craziest thing about proverbs, though, is the truth in them. All of us at some point of time or the other have ranted about life not coming with an instruction manual. I now realize that we just aren't looking in the right places. Proverbs are the warnings and the answers. And I just kept thinking of them as witty punch-lines!
Take for instance, "Empty vessels make more noise". Stated as cleanly as if it were an observation from a scientific experiment. Or a natural phenomenon. Water boils at 100 degrees Centigrade. The Sun rises in the East. Empty vessels make more noise. Simple statement. Scientific too, if you think about it. But how did it enter English vocabulary? Who drew the parallel with people? Food for thought.
Over the years there have been a few proverbs which have stuck out as motifs in my life.
- There are two sides to every coin– The absolute bane of my life. The reason for the biggest conflicts in my head. Probably also the cause of numerous acne and ulcers and other such physical manifestations associated with conflicts. I know it's supposed to be a sign of a rational mind – to think about cause and effect of all actions and then take the best decision. But, I kid you not, this "fairness" comes at a price. And you're charged only after you realize you were the only one doing this. If this is something that you do – Congratulations! You are on the path to ruin your own life!
- The squeaky wheel gets the grease – If the first one left any shred of logical thinking, then this one is sure to finish the job! We (dangerously) tend to pay attention and give credit only to the loudest voice. Don't get me wrong – it works very well with non-living objects – you look out for hints of malfunctioning in your vehicles, in your electrical and electronic gadgets, cooking implements, and it can save your life! But it becomes difficult to confine this to only inanimate things. Extending this into the living world can create a whole lot of misery for those working quietly. If we only listen to the loudest people, we end up missing the softer ones. Who's to say that they wouldn't have the substance in their thoughts, words, or actions that we are taking for granted in the louder ones? And worse still, what if we miss the problems the quiet ones are facing quietly? The asymptomatic issues can be much more threatening just for that reason. If you've ever had your credit given to someone else, you know how it feels. Remember to not dish it out to someone else in turn.
- A miss is as good as a mile– Where do I even begin on this one? Missed flights – by 5 minutes or 12 hours; missed appointments, missed opportunities – and the fact remains – whether those were missed by a whisker or not, it didn't matter. When you miss something, or worse, lose something; there is no consolation in how close you came to achieving that thing. The loss itself becomes the only truth of it. Until, of course, something better comes along. <Another proverb at your service!>
Which brings me to my last one –
- Every cloud has a silver lining – You could again link it to science and how that silver lining is the play of light shining behind the clouds. But funnily, the same thing happens in life too. We might hit rock bottom, but if and only if we find the strength to get up and start walking again, we find something which gives us our drive back. A lot of people call it providence. I just like to think of it as good old grit!
The next time you find yourself looking for help in the craziness that life keeps throwing so generously, remember to pick up a book of idioms and proverbs. Books, even old grammar ones at that, do have the answers!


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AYP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY: What They Didn't Teach You in College
In today's professional engineering world, it is not enough to be technically excellent. To truly stand out, it requires a combination of technical skills AND business "soft" skills. To be good at hard skills usually takes smarts and formal education. Soft skills such as self-management, leadership, communication and networking are usually learned through a lot of trial and error on the job – sometimes at the detriment of your career. Wouldn't you love to short cut that process? Questions? Call or email AYP at email@example.com or 224-217-9016.
This interactive full-day session will strengthen each attendee with:
- Presentation skills - lead effective meetings and win project interviews
- Tools for effective public speaking - prepare for speaking at conferences and events
- Managing the intricacies of networking and meal etiquette
- Key leadership skills to grow personally
- Ways to develop (and maintain) strong, enduring relationships in your profession
- Identify personal and professional goals and seek a mentor
- Effectively manage people and tricky business situations
- How emotional intelligence can improve and strengthen business (and personal) relationships!
The Presenter: Deirdre Gilmore, CPSM
Deirdre Gilmore is a Certified Professional Services Marketer who has spent the past 16 years focused on the AEC community. She has worked for small niche firms, as well as three of the top ENR companies. She earned her Bachelors degree in English Literature from Sonoma State University. Deirdre specializes in business and marketing planning, training and coaching key staff on business development activities, assisting in strategic project pursuits as well as supporting those firms through the implementation of the tactics needed for success. She is the past President of the Arizona Chapter of the Society for Marketing Professional Services and serves on the board of the Arizona Association of Economic Development. Deirdre is the Sergeant that keeps your firm moving through the battlefield. She spoke at the WOA Conference at the 2016 Convention & Expo in Phoenix, AZ.


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Do you know you need help with your marketing but have no idea where to start or what to tackle first? Is there a project you want to start but need some direction? A one hour strategy session is a great way to get 60 minutes of focus on marketing your business.
Prior to our call you will receive a questionnaire that allows you to specify what you want to cover in our call. We will dig deep ad come up with solutions to your questions.
Some topics I have covered in strategy sessions:
- How to create a content calendar for social media marketing
- Creating an ideal client avatar
- How to network effectively with other wedding professionals
- Steps to starting a wedding society
- How to structure a wedding tour
Strategy sessions are $150 for 60 minutes. Please contact us if you are interested in scheduling a session.


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ON AIR - C103 Overnight
A 48 year old man has been remanded on bail after Gardai and Customs officers recovered 100 grammes of crystal meth with a street value of €6,000 when they searched an apartment in Cork city on Tuesday morning.
John Dunlea, originally from Bishopstown but now residing at Barrack Street, Cork, was brought before a special sitting of Cork District Court yesterday in relation to the seizure.
Mr Dunlea was charged with two offences - possession of crystal meth and possession for sale or supply.
Judge John King remanded Mr Dunlea on bail to appear again at Cork District Court on October 3rd and made it a condition of his bail that he sign on daily at the Bridewell Garda Station and abide by a curfew imposed.


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Are you lazy enough to renew your two wheeler insurance on time? Do you also feel it is a boring task to insure your bike year on year? If yes, then this read is meant for you!
To err is human. But, this certainly doesn't apply in the case of your two wheeler as per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988.
Two wheeler insurance is mandatory for vehicles plying on the Indian roads. If you ride your two wheeler without a valid insurance policy, you had it.
Some feel bored, while some genuinely forget to renew their two wheeler insurance policies on time. Whereas, there are so many who think that buying a two wheeler insurance is simply a waste of time, money and energy!
But why take the law in your hands and spoil your own happiness when a multi-year twowheeler insurance can come to your rescue? Let's have a look how a multi-year two wheeler insurance cover is beneficial.
Do you like running for unnecessary risks and hassles?
Let me tell you one thing, (if you aren't aware) that riding your prized possession without a valid two wheeler insurance is a serious crime. Besides, it can be risky too
You won't be able to make a claim in case of an accident simply because your two wheeler insurance policy is expired.
It is a complicated process when you miss renewing your two wheeler insurance on time. The process of vehicle inspection makes the entire journey even more troublesome!
Why run around the bush when you can buy a multi-year two wheeler insurance and stay away from unnecessary risks and hassles?
A multi-year two wheeler insurance policy is not like a regular two wheeler insurance policy. It is unique. Your two wheeler is insured for three consecutive years with a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
This obviously eliminates the head-ache of carrying renewed documents year on year.
Do you want to save your hard-earned money?
It is a well-known saying, 'Money is hard to earn and easy to lose. So, try to save as much as possible'.
Well, if you are a spend-thrift let me tell you that you can save up to 20-40% upfront on the premium. However, this would be possible only with the help of a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
IRDA increases the third-party two wheeler insurance premium by up to 20% each year.
If you buy a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy, you save from paying the hiked insurance premium every year along with the service tax.
Since you lock your two wheeler insurance premium for three long years, you directly save on the third-party price revision cycle. Besides, certain two wheeler insurance companies also surprise you with discounts on purchase of a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
Do you want to grab a great deal on the NCB?
Yes, we know you are an apt and reckless driver.
Give a pat on your back. Well it doesn't end here.
Your insurance company will reward you for being a great driver in the form of a No-claim bonus (NCB).
To explain in a layman's language, No-claim bonus is a reward given by the insurance company for the number of claim-free years.
If you feel that NCB is applicable only for a regular two wheeler insurance policy, you are WRONG!
A multi-year two wheeler insurance policy very well takes care of your no-claim bonus.
In case you wish to make a claim in a particular policy year, you lose on the no-claim bonus in case of a regular two wheeler insurance policy.
But, a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy doesn't make your NCB fall down to zero.
For instance, in case you are eligible for 25% no claim bonus for the next policy period, then a multiyear two wheeler insurance cover will offer you a discount of 25% for the 3 years premium that you pay.
Do you wish to be covered longer?
As I said earlier, to err is human. There can be so many instances when you can miss to renew your two wheeler insurance.
May be you are out-of-town or probably your pet is unwell. Or some other stuff.
Forgetting to renew two wheeler insurance is one thing. But, that certainly doesn't mean you risk your bike, your life as well as the lives of the people on the road.
Buying a multi-year two wheeler insurance would eliminate the annual hassles of renewing the two wheeler insurance policy. Your bike remains covered for three-consecutive years.
You remain financially secured for at least 3 long years on buying a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
You remain stress-free from yearly inspections and renewal reminders for three consecutive years.
Don't wish to stick to multi-year policies?
Well, if you feel you are stuck after buying a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy, you are WRONG!
In case of a single-term two wheeler insurance policy, you are not eligible for any refund of premium in case of loss/theft claim.
But, you can easily cancel the multi-year two wheeler insurance policy any time during your policy tenure.
And the good news is, in a multi-year plan the insurance companies also refund you the amount for the unutilized policy period., You can receive a certain percentage of the premium for all the unexpired years.
However, be wise enough to buy a new two wheeler insurance policy before cancelling the multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
Do you wish to skip the paperwork?
Okay, we know you are not lazy. Rather, you are SUPER lazy!
When you opt for a single year two wheeler insurance policy, you get the renewed insurance policy documents every year on renewal.
Year on year, searching for the best insurer or the best deal may run you through multiple print outs and lot of research online. Plus, it becomes too monotonous with each passing year.
So, if you do not want to fall into this trap of renewing your two wheeler insurance policy each year, you MUST opt for a multi-year two wheeler insurance policy.
You will thank us for getting relieved from multiple paperwork!
The Verdict
Rather than looking at a two wheeler insurance policy as a mandatory clause, start looking at it as a safety instrument. By opting for a multi year two wheeler insurance policy every year, you save your money as well as time consumed for yearly renewals.
So, embrace this facility offered by your insurer and stay insured for a long-term.


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Tag Archives: health and fitness
Makeshift College Cooking: Part 1
I found myself at a new low last week, but at the same time a college student peak. I created the most makeshift pizza that has ever been conceived. As I sat in class, my mind of course wandered to the most obvious of daydreams: food. I thought of what I was going to be making for dinner.
Now my mind has always worked in an interesting way. For me I often though items such as tomato sauce and ketchup where on some level interchangeable, I mean after all they are quite similar in nature. Either way this brought me to my next interchangeable item: pizza sauce and salsa. Now not to say that I think salsa and pizza sauce are the same thing, however when you are on a college budget lines become blurred and experiments in the kitchen become more and more fun.
Regardless on that Thursday I decided that I wanted pizza and that I was going to make it on my own, but there where more ingredients that I didn't have rather than those that I did. Regardless I was determined to make the best of this makeshift situation.
Now for my pizza crust I had limited options pita chips, some wheat thins, or sandwich thins. As I am writing I think pita chips would have been quite delicious, but regardless at the time I went with the sandwich thins. SO I popped that sucker in the oven and let it toast…to the best of this dorm oven toasting ability.
Once my 'pizza crust was nice and crispy I then spread some medium salsa all over, which actually turned out surprisingly well. I mean think about it, it is kind of like chunky pizza sauce even some veggies. Now fro cheese all I had were some mozzarella cheese sticks, which is probably the most realistic pizza ingredient that I actually had on hand. So I chopped up that mozzarella stick very thin and threw the entire concoction back into the oven.
Now I am not going to say this is the best pizza I ever had, because it was exactly pizza but for a college student with lack of transportation to the store on a Thursday night after a day of chaos…it was the best damn pizza I had ever had.
Treat Yo' Self
In a past post of mine I described my great obsession with Parks and Recreation (click here for that post!). That mixed with my recent moving back into school, and therefore dorm life, an inner state of mind has been reawaken from a summer off. Often while at school it can be so easy to get caught up in the classes, grades, social life, clubs, and for some athletics. It can easy to forget about the important, bigger things such as your physical and mental health. Besides the issue of so much pressure ebbing placed on education and grades, it can often be near back breaking to try to be so many things at once that we can forget to take care of ourselves. So I have made a promise to myself (and perhaps you would like to join me) to think f myself a little more. Not in a selfish way, but rather in a good job to me. It can be so easy to say good job to others, but often we save the worst criticisms for ourselves (something I am very guilty of) Here are a few ideas on how to, in the words of Tom Haverford, Treat Yo' Self!
- Perhaps take a day off from your rigorous exercise schedule to let your body rest. Often we can get so caught up in being tin the perfect shape that we tune out the voice of our body, and end up hurting ourselves in the long run. A day off for soreness can be good and bring you back even stronger!
- If you find yourself with your face in a book all the time, your brain may deserve a break. Go for walk outside or catch up with a friend outside of the library. Set time aside for you to gather your thoughts and a little peace of mind, The books will still be there! And who knows you might stumble upon some of your most creative ideas once you take that step outside the box.
- Look out for yourself. Sometimes we can get so caught up in everything we are doing we forget about the basics. Even when it comes to our health!No matter what end of the spectrum you are on it is important to make sure we are taking care of ourselves for the now and the future. Here is an outline of what should get checked when (I am the first o admit that sometimes I am not even sure what I should be expecting at the doctors)! It can be easy to push things out of our minds either out of convenience or fear, but it is important to get regular check ups so your body can keep up with you doing an amazing job at being you! But don't think that something like health is something you can't pair with your friends. Girlfriends got to stick together!( Click here for a few ways you can be there for your friend!) You can help each other look out of one another, in ways big and small!
- Treating yourself goes along best while doing it with a best friend! Here are some of my favorites:
- Getting your nails done!
- Finding the best ice cream place in town
- Going on a hike to apace you have never been
- Going to a new type of exercise class together…why not try zumba!
- Trying a brand new restaurant or even a new style of food!
- Plan a spa day
- Buy a new book (random or one anticipated) and set aside time even during your busy days to read it
- Treat yourself to a new something whether it be a clothing item you love and makes you love yourself more or a new pair of shoes that you've been in love with for a while.
IT can be so easy to forget to put ourselves first, in nearly all aspects of our lives fro health and fitness to reminding ourselves that we are doing a great job! What are some of your favorite ways to treat yourself?
Tea Time Tuesday
Perhaps one of the most infamous pieces of English culture that comes to mind when people think of this lovely place is tea. Although it is become more and more popular in the states, it has been a long standing tradition in England. While going to school here I have been fortunate enough to be fully immersed in the British culture, which includes tea twice a day. In our case it takes place in the dining hall at 10:30 and 3:00. It has become a time that I look forward to, and not only for the cookies.
In our case it takes place in the dining hall at 10:30 and 3:00. It has become a time that I look forward to, and not only for the cookies.It is a great time of the day to sit and unwind, and have pleasant conversation with your friends and often professors. (That is another huge difference here, the relationship between professors (or tutors as they are called) and students is much more relaxed in that you often share meals with them and can address them more casually. Furthermore in the classroom setting, I find to be more inviting compared to the usual American standard as if you are somewhat less than an equal to the professor.) In our case at school they provide the brand of Twinning's, which is apparently Queen of England approved!
All of the long tables are also adorned with plates of various cookie's, so this sweet toothed girl is really in heaven, somehow I always convince myself that one … or seven won't hurt me.
However, there is also a higher class/proper version of tea that is called afternoon tea. When walking the streets of Oxford local cafes often display their promotions for an afternoon tea which can range in 15 to 25 pounds, usually for two. Now as an attempt to get the full effect of British life, a few of my friends and I went to a proper one, and boy was it worth it.
A proper afternoon tea usually comes with the following:
A pot of tea (usually of your choosing, the most common are Earl Grey, English Breakfast, but my personal favorite is green tea) Feel free to check out my post on why green tea is so great!
An assortment of finger sandwiches: ours included egg mayo (their version of egg salad), chicken mayo, cucumber, salmon and cream cheese, and roasted peppers and dressing. As you can see they usually come in sets of two as afternoon tea is meant to be shared.
As pictured above the next tier consists of scones: plain and blueberry, that is accompanied with jam and clotted cream; clotted cream is essentially a thinner version of butter…and quite delicious I might add.
The last tier (my personal favorite) is typically deserts that consist of tea cakes, usually in the form of small slices such as chocolate cake, vanilla cake, two eclairs, and some strawberry mousse.
While on my travels abroad I have learned many things not only about myself, but about people in general, perhaps you have come across this ideas at one time or another. The time for tea says a lot about the culture of England, as well as Europe. It isn't just a time to eat or grab some morning refreshment, but it helps to keep the day a little more simple and pull you away from the madness that we usually all find ourselves in, often through work or school. A huge difference that I have noticed in the culture of America compared to that of Europe, life is taken a little more slowly. If such a practice became more prevalent in America I don't think the majority of corporate businesses could take it, nor everyday households. I don't mean that as an insult, but rather a mere observation of the vast differences between these two cultures separated merely by an ocean. I find myself victim to such behavior as the most I interact with tea is usually on my morning walk to class, rather than something that I sit and truly enjoy. Of the many things I hope to bring home with me amongst the memories and souvenirs I hope I also take with me the importance of taking time to enjoy life, even if it's only as long as a cup of tea.
National Ice Cream Month
July is great time for celebration for many reasons, from the great relaxation and adventures that come with summer time to the 4th of July, but perhaps the greatest reason is that it is NATIONAL ICE CREAM MONTH. Now my personal opinion is that ice cream should be its own food group. I mean really the possibilities are endless from flavors to the serving options! But sometimes when you are in the midst of a great health kick you have the all time tricky dilemma of " Do I indulge myself and live on the edge or keep myself from the one thing I am craving?!" Personally making a poor eating choice can off set my good track record because it can lead me into a spiral, especially when it is not planned.
I have discovered the best sweet treat sneak that actually won't require 14 hours of your time and a million obscure ingredients to make (as I find most healthy cheats require). Banana ice cream! It is very easy to do and even easier to customize! Simply slice 3 to 4 bananas (more or less depending on how many people you are making ice cream for. You may have to play around with the serving size because this also depends on the size of the bananas) and then place them into a container and freeze them for 3 to 4 hours. Then take them out and place them in a blender with milk (I like to use almond milk). This alone will be tasty! However I like crushing up pieces of dark chocolate and either sprinkling them on top, or using the blender to do so, depending on the abilities of your blender. This is a great fairly healthy alternative next time you're in a crunch for a sweet treat! Other favorites of mine include sprinkles, raspberries, blueberries, and even some chocolate sauce. There are so many other options! Let me know what favorites you discover! (:
1,200 Must Read
I don't often do this, however I found this article by Sophia Herbst and absolutely had to share. I think that it is quite clear that our society is going through many different transformations, and I think this article does a great job of speaking to another one: in women's perception of themselves. So I will step back from the talking and let you do the reading! Let me know what you think!
Click here for the original article
1,200 Calories
I don't know why 1,200 managed to be the magic number of calories women should consume if they want to lose weight.
I don't even know how I know of this number. Only that I know it, and my friends know it, and my mom knows it. Somehow, somewhere along the road, I was taught that if I want to have a flat stomach and tight tushy, I need to limit my calories to 1,200 a day and do cardio. I don't know how it got into all of our collective brains, but somehow it did (if any ladies remember how or when they first heard the 1,200-calorie rule-of-thumb for losing weight, please let me know via comment box).
What I do know is that 1,200 is the general number of calories health professionals say women cannot drop below without suffering negative health consequences.
Interesting, isn't it? 1,200 calories. The line between health and what they call "starvation mode." 1,200 calories. The dangerous tightrope that many women are trying to walk, because they think this is how thinness is achieved.
"Starvation mode"
… means your body realizes it is not getting enough food — calories — and it thinks you are starving, and slows down your metabolism to a crawl to conserve energy. Because it thinks you are starving, when you do feed yourself, your body will try to store more of your calories as fat, because those are your long-term energy deposits.
A long term calorie deficit can mess with your blood sugar levels, reduce bone mass, cause weakness, fatigue, cold intolerance, irregular menstrual periods, dizziness, constipation and swelling of the hands and feet. If a woman decides to get thin by maintaining a steep calorie deficit (1,200 calories is very steep) and pairs it with long sessions of steady-state cardio, it can result in thyroid issues. "Too little T3 (hypothyroidism), and the body accumulates body fat with ease, almost regardless of physical activity level. Women inadvertently put themselves into a hypothyroid condition when they perform so much steady-state cardio."
Women: If you are trying to go about your business during the day, on only 1,200 calories, and perform cardio to burn those dreaded calories, you really are not going to succeed. You will most likely pass out.
It is unfortunate, then, that there is one — and only one — message the majority of weight loss campaigns use to when targeting women:
Calories, calories, calories.
More specifically, fewer calories.
Calories are the enemy. You must either reduce your consumption of them, or obliterate them via exercise. Calories are the devil. Calories must be avoided at all costs. Calories must be burned away pronto, quick, before that one cookie turns into a lump of fat on your thighs.
For example, this check out this Yoplait yogurt commercial (which was actually pulled off the air due to complaints that it promotes disordered eating):
… or this Trop50 commercial that I found not only to be a completely demeaning portrayal of women as complete airheads, but perpetuates the message that women should strive to look like they "had work done":
One of my main issues is how health and nutrition is marketed to women vs. men. Do a quick Google search on women's health magazines vs. men's health magazines and you'll immediately see the difference in keywords. Women's magazine covers frequently use terms like "drop X pounds fast!" and "calorie-torching workout!" and "low-calorie foods." Men's magazines use keywords like "build," "power," and "strength." In my bit of searching, I never once found a men's magazine that talked about burning or cutting calories, or losing pounds.
For anybody who knows anything about weight loss and nutrition, you will immediately recognize how shallow, and ultimately harmful, only focusing on calories can be. That is because:
1) A healthy body cannot be measured simply by poundage; and
2) Fewer calories do not equal good nutrition.
It is especially saddening because of the blatant misinformation fed to women by the media about how to be fit, or even, what fitness is.
"Toned" is MUSCLE, goddammit, just call it by it's effing name! Muscle.
When women want to get "toned" they are saying the female word for "muscle." They often don't know that "toned" actually means "muscle," and they would never actually say, "My health goal is to build muscle." But what is a round, shapely butt made out of? Muscle. How does an abdomen stop being jiggly? Muscle. How do you get a back that doesn't produce bra-bulge? Muscle.
Women want a body that looks "toned," unaware that this "toned" look is achieved by building muscle.
I have never seen any weight loss campaign targeting women that informs their audience that muscle is more dense than fat.
I have never seen a women's magazine talk about fitness other than pounds on a scale — as if body fat, muscle mass, and skeletal composition are completely negligible to a body looks like. The end result is all these women trying to lose weight the wrong way— by cutting calories in their diet and trying to burn as many as possible, aka cardio.
Women are, for the most part, unaware that if they are exercising right they will bebuilding muscle and their weight might not change very much. In fact, if they are doing everything right, their weight might even go up! And that's totally OK.
Even more infuriatingly, I have never seen any women-oriented campaign that says the word "muscle."
"Muscle" in woman-land is like a dirty word.
You know Vanessa Hudgens? Wanna know how she got that bod? Deadlifting heavy and building muscle.
Last year's Miss America got this bod by… yep, lifting heavy and building muscle.
Now, I'm not trying to say that the only way to get a great physique is by lifting heavy. What I'm saying is that great bods look great because they have muscle.
Adriana Lima, Victoria's Secret Angel and one of the most successful supermodels in the world, works her perfect butt off by boxing. She's not a twig, and I would bet good money that she could literally beat the crap out of you! See all that supa' fine definition on her midsection? That's muscle.
I should also note that the aforementioned women/AngelsWalkingOnEarth also make looking bangable their full-time job. They have the time and the money to hire professional trainers, exercise every day, and eat the best of the best foods. The is such a thing as an unfair advantage and this is it. Sorry, but you are probably never going to look like Adriana Lima. And yes, this depresses me too. All the time.
Back to my point: If you want a rounder, firmer, tighter, shmexier anything, it requires building muscle. Simply burning fat and cutting calories is only one part of the equation of sexiness.
Sophia's Equation of Sexiness:
Sexiness = Nourish your body with fresh, whole foods + strength train to build shapely physique + choose your amount of cardio depending on how much body fat you want to lose or keep.
What look do you want to achieve? Below is an image that shows what the male and female bodies look like depending on body fat percentage:
(Let's all take a moment to appreciate that the female body naturally carries about twice as much body fat as men. That is because testosterone increases one's ability to gain lean muscle mass, while estrogen increases the storage of body fat. It is much more difficult (many more cheezeburgers must be nommed) for a man to reach 40 percent body fat than a woman. Knowing this, it becomes increasingly aggravating when society continues to judge fat women far more harshly than fat men. Oh, the irony.)
I've mentioned my disdain for Special K, before, but I'm really going to lay into them now. The messages Special K spreads to women about how to be healthy are so freaking misleading. I want to poke my own eyes out whenever I see one of their commercials. That is because they market their products as healthy meal options.
What makes them so healthy? Oh, only that they are low in calories.
Nothing about the quality of the ingredients, or even, what the ingredients are. Are they synthetic, are they made from whole foods, are they full of fillers?
I mean, what is even in Special K?
Those are the ingredients in Special K cereal. The only healthy thing about this cereal is that it is pumped full of additive vitamins and minerals (you could just take a multivitamin) from unknown sources.
Then they promote eating like this:
Breakfast: One serving of Special K cereal with 2/3 cup skim milk and fruit.
Lunch: Repeat breakfast meal or substitute a Special K Protein Meal bar.
Dinner: Eat your normal meal.
Snacks: Eat two snacks each day of Special K products (bars, cereal, snack bites) or fruits or vegetables.
Absolutely nothing about quality of calories, only quantity. Nothing about proper nutrition, only less. Everything is about reducing. Reduce your calories by reducing the amount of food you eat.
Even more infuriating is how women are advised to exercise by popular magazines. The image below is from Shape magazine:
I mean, the moves are OK… I guess.
… if you want to waste a lot of fucking time at the gym flapping your arms around and wondering why you don't look "toned" yet.
If you're trying to strength train… why don't you use your strength? Why isn't this fitness model, who obviously got her fitness model body by lifting heavy, showing heavy lifts?
There is no reason women should strength train differently from men.Man muscles are not alien tissue. Man muscles and woman muscles are the same. They are human muscles. They respond to the same fuel and the same stimulus.
This is why women's workouts bother me.
Women should be shown the same fitness routines as men. We should be exposed to the same messages of eating nutritious food, with lots 'o protein, and enough calories to build our bodies into goddess-like proportions. We should not fear muscle. We should not shy away from the weight room because it is perceived as "odd" and out of place when a woman approaches the squat rack.
This is why I had to write a whole goddamn blog post complaining about the misinformation that is spread to women. I am so tired of watching my girlfriends get mislead by the media on how to be healthy. I am so annoyed by this skinny obsession — which literally robs women of their power.
I think anorexia is a metaphor. It is a young woman's statement that she will become what the culture asks of its women, which is that they be thin and nonthreatening. Anorexia signifies that a young woman is so delicate that, like the women of China with their tiny broken feet, she needs a man to shelter and protect her from a world she cannot handle. Anorexic women signal with their bodies 'I will take up only a small amount of space. I won't get in the way. They signal 'I won't be intimidating or threatening.' (Who is afraid of a 70-pound adult?) — Mary Pipher
And hungry people are — let's be honest — complete assholes. I don't know about you, but when I'm hungry it means I'm unfocused, cranky, distracted, grumpy, irritable, and generally miserable. Snickers did get something right: You are not your best self when you are hungry.
I've lamented about this before, and I will again: Think of all the potential that is thrown out the window when women deprive themselves of food on their quest to be thin. What great things could women accomplish if we weren't fucking dieting all the time?! It's saddening.
It is time for the misinformation to stop.
Please do not skip meals. Especially if you are under the age of 18. Part of the reason I wrote this whole thing is because I see a lot of really young girls on Tumblr asking advice like, "I've already reached my calorie limit today — should I skip dinner?" NO! Your body and mind are still developing, and they need fuel! Please do not limit your calories under 2000. Eat unprocessed foods like fruits and vegetables. Eat eggs, lean meat, even dairy in moderation. Eat a variety of foods with nutritional value. Stop with the empty calories! And the soda pop. Seriously, the soda pop is the devil's piss.
My main point is this:
Please do not throw your own physical — and mental — potential out the window by starving yourself into skinny bliss. It's not worth it. And trust me, it's not bliss
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After the spectacular opening of the Sanctioned events at Dubai CrossFit® Championship, we have realized that CrossFit in the Middle East is growing really fast.
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The CrossFit® community is growing thanks to the foreigners from UK, USA, etc, that have opened CF boxes and created a space for foreigners and locals alike to train.
And they love it! We all know that our sport motivates people to follow a healthier lifestyle and encourages you to move from the couch and chips.
But why does someone would want to go there to work?
Obviously it is well paid, much better than in any other country, which gives you more free time to train and also focus on what is important to you. For someone new moving out to the Middle East, they can expect to earn around 2500€ per month as a CrossFit® coach, however a lot more can then be made as a personal trainer here.
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In our sermon text from John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 Jesus makes a big deal about sending the Holy Spirit after he's gone, and calls the Holy Spirit "the Advocate", or sometimes it's translated "Comforter." That's a good thing, right? – the Holy Spirit is Comforter. Unless maybe we get too comfy?
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The Moir-Gately debate: impact of free commentOctober 17, 2009
I have just read about 200 articles, blog posts, tweets and comments about Jan Moir's sickening article in the Daily Mail on Stephen Gately's death.
For the record, I didn't feel much at all about Gately's death – apart from the tragic fact that someone my age died unexpectedly. So I was surprised, last weekend, when it dominated the BBC News all day Sunday.
It was still dominating on Monday, which surprised me further. But I figured it was merely a case of an establishment figure (you know, friends with Louis Walsh and Elton John – establishment) passing away.
Moir's article doesn't deserve comment. It's just stupid, and I'm sure she knows that. Her logic doesn't follow at all, but it doesn't matter because she's written something to provoke a response, which is her job. Fair enough, no matter how much I think the article itself is horrendous.
But what has interested me (and why I got sucked in and spent an hour reading literally hundreds of posts and comments) is the response.
I started off reading Damian Thompson's post on the Daily Telegraph blog. It's a fairly balanced piece, and makes an interesting comment about the freedom of speech among those living in the 'social media world'. His contention is that these 'liberals' believe offense is fine if you are 'liberal', but should be closed down otherwise. Freedom of speech, in other words, should not be gifted to people like Moir.
This is a stupid thing to say because what Moir said was not wrong because of her particular viewpoint, it was wrong because she used a false argument to establish a falsehood as a fact. There is a case for penalising that sort of 'comment'. Journalists have a responsibility not to go down that road – the freedom of the press in this country rests on that responsibility. Her editor should have been the one to throw the book at her.
That Moir's 'fact' was hateful and deeply prejudiced only makes the matter worth doing something about. Hence the hundreds of complaints. I would hope that only a small number of these complainants are actually saying 'nobody has the right to say something I don't agree with'.
But don't say 'gay people are X' (X could mean sordid, or licentious, or depraved, or evil, or whatever Moir wants it to be) and assert that people who are X (Robbie, Amy, Kate, Whitney, Britney, for example) will die in a bad way. It is not a logical argument that deserves to be aired and debated. It is a small-minded error.
So what of Thompson's point about 'liberals' and their attitude to free speech? The reason I've added inverted commas to the word 'liberal' is because I want to make a point about Thompson's use. I understand the distinction between his use of the word, and it's real meaning, which is to say something along the lines of 'broad-minded'. But it's a bastardisation, and something popularised by right-wing commentators in America, such as Rush Limbaugh.
The irony is that the comments after Thompson's post – and hundreds of other comments, posts and tweets I've read – are full of precisely the same illiberal (that's how the word should be used) view that Thompson is rightly criticising. There are always going to be some people who argue against free speech – it's nothing to do with being 'liberal' or not.
But this brings me circuitously to my main point. What really interested me was the extremity of many of the views I have read, whether extremely against Moir's article, or extremely in defence of it. These extreme views would not have had an airing at any point in our history, but today social media gives them oxygen.
There are religious fanatics and small-minded anti-gays, deeply 'progressive' blockheads and anti-capitalists, all happily (or more likely, angrily) making their case on the issue of the day. And the issue isn't about poor Stephen Gately at all, it's about socially important issues – what we are entitled to say in public, how we should live our lives, how concerned we are about the direction of travel of our society.
It is the fact that these views are being expressed for free that makes them poignant. If your livelihood doesn't rest on what you say, you can say what you really think. It makes for a noisy debate, and one that contains some outrageous views. But it is impossible to argue that – if you read hundreds of those views – it is not balanced. It just takes a while to find the centre ground.
And so I can say, I have found the centre ground, and here it is: the great British public are sad to see Stephen Gately die, they prefer to judge people based on their character rather than their lifestyle, and they think Jan Moir got this one very, very wrong.
Good for the British people.
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Nice article.
I think there is more that can be drawn out about the different perceived political bias on the old and new media. Are 'liberals' really that much more prevalent on Twitter, as is implied by the Telegraph blog, and does old media have a naturally conservative bias? If this is the case, is there a reason for it, or is it, depressingly, an accident of demographics.
Also, there could well be a follow up piece covering the same ground but with the subject of the BNP/Question Time appearance next week.by masoke October 17, 2009 at 11:49 am
Jan Moir's article was not stupid.
It asked questions that need to be asked.
The most significant of which is this:
Is gay marriage 'marriage' if it involves picking up complete strangers for 3 in a bed sex?
That is what our society does not want to discuss.by James October 18, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Is gay marriage 'marriage' if it involves picking up complete strangers for 3 in a bed sex?by Hamish October 19, 2009 at 11:15 am
Of course it is, just because a couple choose to let someone into their marital bed does not make them any less a married couple! Better to have an interesting and open sex life than a closed one where one partner feels the need to cheat as so often happens.
I don't think this is a question that "needs to be asked"
Hi Hamish. What interests me is how quickly the conversation can shift focus (i.e. move away from Jan Mo*r/Gately, and onto cultural issues and societal concerns), and in particular, how this shift happens so transparently, thanks to social media's visiblity.
The news today that Google and Bing will search twitter in the near future makes this even more interesting, as it will increase visibility even further, and take twitter comment to a far wider audience: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/22/twitter-microsoft-google-bing
Thanks for the comment.
Peterby Peter Sigrist October 22, 2009 at 11:18 am
I'm Glad it's all died down. It shows the power of 'social-media' though. The scarier, flip side could be if the BNP get a switched-on 'social media' dude to peddle their particular brand of poison, over the ether. If lots of 'pockets' of 'freedom-of-speech' people can now easily become 'united' it could get really dodgy. In essence, 22,000 is a tiny minority of the UK's population, but look at the power they can have…by Victor October 22, 2009 at 10:25 am


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Praised as one of the top beer events in Louisiana, Alexandria Museum of Art's annual Craft Brews, BBQ, & Blues Summer fundraiser, featuring CENLA's original Craft Beer competition, returns on August 17, 2019.
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In addition to the Craft Beers, five local barbecue teams will be on site cooking up their best dishes to pit against each other when the event is opened to ticket holders. Attendees will also be able to try all of the dishes, vote for their favorite.
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The Zambia research and Development centre (ZARDC) has called on the government of president sata to speed up the implementation of e-governance in the country.
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Mr. Silumbe says the e-governances system removes unnecessary bureaucracies in the government and promotes transparency, accountability and has the potential to improve public service delivery by public institutions with enhanced decentralisation reforms which brings decision makers closer to the doorsteps.
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The Historic Building Information Management (HBIM) tool serves multiple purposes, many that have been defined in our previous blog posts on data and usage. Still, there are some that have yet to be realized.
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As we approach a little past the mid-way point of the year, it's always good to reflect on the first half. I can confidently say the first six months of 2016 was one of the wildest periods in recent memory. Ranging from a potential market crash in China, crumbling oil prices, rising oil prices, Brexit panic, Brexit rebound and numerous things in between.
One reason for these wild market swings could be the fact that we have less clarity on the global economy and interest rates today then we did at the beginning of the year. If you recall in December of 2015, the Fed finally raised rates for the first time in nearly 10 years and took rates from zero to 0.25%. The Fed took action and stated their plan of 2-3 rate hikes in 2016.
Seven months later we are still at 0.25% with seemingly no clarity of when the next hike will be. Also, rates have continued to drop here and around the world. Now there are talks of the Fed possible lowering back to zero or even lower. (For what it's worth we don't think this will happen). The employment picture in the U.S. hasn't helped provide any clarity with a staggeringly low May production of only 38,000 jobs (the worst since September 2010) and then a June in which a whopping 287,000 jobs were created.
The U.S. equity market has been extremely resilient as we stand near all time highs. But the issues we faced at the beginning of this year did not all resolve themselves and are likely to shed uncertainty for some time to come.
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Networking Done Right with Guest Jordan Harbinger: MakingBank S3E11
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When Jordan Harbinger started the podcast, "The Art of Charm," almost no one knew what a podcast was. After 11 years of running and hosting the show, it became one of the biggest podcasts with nearly four million downloads a month.
In his interview with Josh on Making Bank, Jordan reveals that after all those interviews with plenty of big and amazing names on the "Art of Charm," one of the biggest takeaways surprised him and probably won't be what you'd expect.
"The big takeaway is seeing how big deals conduct themselves behind the scenes."
It wasn't all the tips and advice that all his guests generously offered to his audience. Those were amazing and had tremendous value to him and his audience, to be sure, four million downloads doesn't come from nothing, but the thing he noticed and really struck him time and time again was how those big names in business, sports, entertainment, personal development and so on, acted with their crew, their team, employees, and others when the cameras were off.
"It's been great to see people like Russell Brand, Mike Rowe and Shaq be even cooler than they are in your mind." He went on. "It's been so disappointing to see other people who are 10,000 rungs below them on the ladder be diva A-holes. You find out the way they manage their time and the way everything is conducted behind the scenes is a hot mess. You go, 'Oh, I never really want to do that.' Me and my wife were like, 'Okay, mentally note this for like 5, 10 years from now. When you've had it and everybody's filming you and you're just annoyed by it and hopefully things are on the up and up to just never be like that, because 30 seconds in an elevator snubbing someone taints their impression of you for your entire life. You never know where you're going to run into that person again."
On the other side, he was impressed by those guests he may not of known much about, or being honest, wasn't that excited to have on, but then "Offline, they're so pro and their assistant's awesome and they show up on time and they're really giving. You think, 'I like this person a lot because they didn't have to do this for me.'"
Maybe anyone would have noticed the stark difference between these types of personalities, or maybe it's because Jordan already naturally wants to be of help when he meets people, but it definitely drove home the point. Jordan further learned that all interactions can leave a lasting impression and can either come back to haunt you or pay big dividends.
No matter where we are in our careers, we are going somewhere. At any given moment, we are most likely needing help with something — finding new customers or clients, needing a CPA, a lawyer, needing to hire someone, or maybe a new job or opportunity ourselves, or quite often we need business or relationship advice. Bottom line, we need each other and if we approach every interaction by looking at each person wondering what they are going to give us, we are going have a tough time, perhaps a tough life.
"The truth is it makes helping and networking with other people easier because it reduces the cognitive load. If I'm thinking what can I get from Josh right now? I don't really need anything, so I'm not going to interact with him. Or, I'm going to prioritize something else. Then anytime you interact with somebody, you're forced to think, 'What can I get from them?' The answer usually is going to be nothing because you don't know what you need in five years. You only know what you need right now and you'll ignore all these great people. You won't make as many friends. You won't make as many connections."
Something else tends to happen when you enter into your interactions with a lot of expectations. Have you ever experienced the frustration that comes from unmet expectations? How about when you see someone suddenly get upset because there's a bunch of unmet needs bursting to the surface. That's uncomfortable, but it is avoidable.
"It's like, if that's the relationship we're going to have where it's like, 'You're not going to do me a favor unless I do you a favor first.' If I need something and I can't help you, you're not going to care at all. That's the type of person who is going to be like you're dead to me because you don't have a platform or something. Or if a couple rungs on the ladder or they end up on top of the totem pole in a few years, they're going to be like 'Oh yeah, I don't need you anymore.' You know, go fly a kite! I just don't want those people in my arena. There's too many people at conferences and in our circles like this, we don't have to put up with the quid pro quo crap. That type of behavior in my opinion should not be tolerated. If you're the kind of person that sets up quid pro quo or you're thinking, 'Well, I'll help these guys if I can get something in return,' stop doing that! You probably mean well. You're probably just trying to hustle and grind. But, it makes you look like an A-hole. Stop doing it."
Jordan makes a strong case as to why we should not to be attached to the result of our daily interactions. Go into your next conversation, interview, podcast, or meeting a new person without expectation. Give yourself to the interaction. As Jordan puts it, "ABG — Always Be Giving."
Jordan has just recently left the podcast empire he built to start over from scratch with his new podcast, "The Jordan Harbinger Show."
"When growing the new podcast, the biggest lever I had was the relationships I previously built." He added, "I helped people without the expectation of anything in return, but I never really thought I would need something in return. Now that I do, I'm like 'oh my God, thankfully I did that!' because I could have just as easily not have helped all these people."
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January 19 - Aqua Dreams
January 19 - Aqua Dreams
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Winter Sol Artist Statement
Winter can be so cold and dark. The wind blows through the mainland, over the bay, under my jacket, into my home, chilling my bones. It makes me want to hibernate and withdraw from everything; lull myself into a deep sleep like a sailboat in the doldrums. That would be easy but also it would be lonely, limiting, and I would be stuck like a wave in a bucket of water.
So I force myself to go outside, to run on the beach, face the bay at sunset, to surf on sunny brisk days, to hike in the snowy woods. I rarely see anyone. I am usually lost in my thoughts, marveling at how beautiful everything looks. Winter, at first glance, seems grey, but with closer inspection, there is a spectrum that shines through the frozen hunter green branches and bright crimson holly berries. The ocean also reveals many colors such as stormy root beer brown and calm crystal azure. I become inspired by my surroundings. I feel free. I am moving like swells rolling toward the shore.
When I am home, inside from the deep freeze, I have time to reflect. My spirit is stoked, my senses warmed like a gentle Caribbean breeze. My heart is on fire; fueled by the Winter Sol.
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WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. —Navajo Nation Council Speaker LoRenzo Bates met with new Bureau of Indian Affairs Regional director and provided an overview of ongoing issues and outlined the priorities of the 23rd Navajo Nation Council.
Bartholomew Stevens officially began his new role as the regional director Aug. 20, replacing Sharon Pinto, who was recently reassigned by the U.S. Department of the Interior, to serve as the deputy director for the Bureau of Indian Education. Deputy Bureau Director of field operations, Jim James, was also part of the introductory meeting.
Bates informed Stevens that the Navajo Nation Council has a strong position against the reassignment of Pinto, largely based on the relationship she had built with the Council members, her knowledge and expertise of federal issues that impact the Navajo Nation and her willingness to communicate and work effectively to move matters forward.
Bates also encouraged Stevens to come before the Council as soon as possible to become more familiar with ongoing matters, such as the possible closure of the Office of Navajo-Hopi Indian Relocation, Navajo Generating Station and many others.
"The Council has taken a position on many important issues and you will have some big shoes to fill in your new role," Bates said.
In his new role, Stevens said he will be responsive to Navajo Nation leaders and their concerns in his new position, adding that his service will be based largely on accountability and responsibility.
According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Stevens is an enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe with ancestry from the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho and the Ute Indian Tribe in Utah. He previously served as the acting director of the Bureau of Indian Education as well as the deputy director.
Stevens is scheduled to provide a report to the Navajo Nation Council during the opening day of the upcoming Fall Council Session Oct. 15 at the Council Chamber in Window Rock.
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TNT in the Community
TNT youth center nights provide a safe, fun, and impactful place for young people to hang out. These youth centers are designed to not only provide activities such as basketball, dodge ball, games, fellowship, and field trips, but also give youth an opportunity to experience Jesus. This is done through Bible study, small group times and our mentorship program called, "life on life." All TNT youth centers are hosted in local churchbuildings as it is our desire for youth to not only have an encounter with Jesus but to also see the importance of being a part of a church family. In essence, our hearts are to use TNT youth centers as a platform for building relationships, earning the right to be heard, sharing the truth about God's love, and seeing young people set free. Ultimately, we see youth center ministry as a stepping stone towards a loving and satisfying life in Christ.


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Allyn Scura has a mind boggling selection of vintage eyewear. They sell antique, vintage and custom frames.
I compared their prices to those of a leading hip optical store in Portland and found that Allyn Scura frames are about a quarter of their price.
Something to remember when buying vintage frames on-line or anywhere for that matter, is that a lot of opticans don't want to deal with vintage frames because they are more fragile than new frames. So it is important to know of someone who has experince working with vintage frames. On Allyn Scura's website they have an "Optican Network Page" which lists opticans who are willing to work with vintage frames.
Allyn Scura participates in several shows a month in California and they will be coming to Oregon in July to the Palmer Wirf's Antique Show at the Portland Expo Center.
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Carmen Lynch and Jon Fisch have followed similar paths in the world of stand-up, routes that have taken them from Manhattan comedy clubs to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The two longtime friends are currently co-headlining the "Comics of Late Night TV" tour. The trek stops Friday at the State Theatre in Easton.
"It's really fun to do with someone you've known for so long," Lynch said Monday during a phone interview. "Audiences are just going to get some witty, funny stuff."
Fisch, who in years past has performed at the theater as part of the former "Nobodies of Comedy" showcase, said he welcomed the opportunity to hit the road with Lynch. "It's not as common to tour with a colleague or friend. So I consider it an extra treat," Lynch said. "Doing the theater shows really does prepare you for the late-night shows. Theater audiences are usually the smartest and best and the nicest."
However, Fisch said he still enjoys returning to the Comedy Cellar and other New York City comedy breeding grounds. "You can lose your edge if you're not in those clubs. I think the thing that's best for me is it keeps me sharp," he said. "I can be in front of two or three different audiences a night."
For Lynch, who has appeared on both The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan, as well as the former Late Show with David Letterman, said the key to successfully landing a joke in front of cameras and a studio audience is staying true to yourself. She said getting to be a guest on Letterman was a personal highlight.
"There are a lot of nerves, especially the second part where it gets aired on TV. You're trying to be organic with the people watching it live," Lynch said. "One thing I will say about standup is I think (doing) it has opened me up more than I thought I ever would be."
Lynch said she is hoping to parlay her stateside success overseas and add more international dates to her calendar. In February, she released her album Dance Like You Don't Need the Money -- a move Lynch said she held off on making until she felt excited enough about the material to record it. "I didn't want to overthink it," she said. "It feels like the first 10 years you're just finding yourself in comedy and finding your voice and just playing around."
Fisch and Lynch each said the biggest thrill of being a comedian is not so much the eliciting of laughs as much as it is crafting the punchline. "The very beginning, when you're creating the joke, that to me is so much fun. Trying stuff for the first time," Lynch said.
Fisch, who also hosts the Spiraling Up podcast, concurred. "The real excitement, for me, is to write the new stuff and find out if it's funny or not," he said.
In terms of what fans can expect at the State Theatre, Fisch teased that his set will draw heavily on his life as a 40-something New Yorker. "I try not to do too much political stuff. My theory is is you're either preaching to the choir or turning people off immediately and they're not going to listen to what you have to say," Fisch said. "As long as I'm keeping it personal, it's affecting me and nobody can get offended."
"Comics of Late Night TV" will stop 8 p.m. Friday at the State Theatre, 453 Northampton St., Easton. The show will feature comedians Carmen Lynch and Jon Fisch, with emcee Shaun Eli. Tickets cost $12.