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A couple of days ago the New Mexico Local Poets Guild made a post inviting the Albuquerque area poets to read one book of poetry every week till the end of this year. That's a whopping 52 books. I figured that I give it a go. I always have a book of poetry on my nightstand anyways. I will write about what I'm reading from time to time, but I'm not going to make a chore of it.
With that said I wanted to talk about the book I'm reading this week, The Best American Poetry 2011, or more particularly I want to discuss the series. Now there is a whole list of problems that arise when someone makes an anthology, especially when they claim the anthology holds the best of a particularly large group—just take a look at the current dispute between Rita Dove and Helen Vendler. No doubt The Best American Poetry series suffers from some or maybe a lot of these problems, but I will always have a soft spot for this series. It introduced me to contemporary American poetry after all.
Back in 2003, I was starting to get serious about poetry and I had no idea where to start. In the public library, which has a sadly limited collection, I was overwhelmed by the collections of dead poets. Bookstore shelves had more variety, but when staring at all names and titles I felt lost—I didn't have a lot of money and didn't want spend it on a book I didn't like. Most anthologies that I came across—with words like "treasury" or "best loved" in the titles—presented the dead poets that I found in the library. No one else I knew at the time was reading poetry, so I couldn't even get a recommendation. I picked up The Best American Poetry 2003, because it was different.
It took me a while to get through that anthology, and the truth is that only two poems stuck with me: Amy Gerstler's "An Offer Received in this Morning's Mail," which I use in my creative writing classes, and Michael S. Collins' "Six Sketches: When a Soul Breaks," one of my favorite poems of all time. I was refreshed to discover poets who were still alive and breathing, to see writing different from the intimidating tomes in the library. (Not that I'm suggesting you shouldn't read the poets of the past, but that was not right place for me to start.) Every year since then, I always bought a copy of The Best American Poetry. Through it I was introduced to new poets who I may have not read otherwise. I also encountered the work of more famous poets and discovered I did not care for some of them.
I feel that one of the jobs of an anthology is to introduce me to poets that I would not have encountered otherwise, to help figure out whose books I'm going to read. One of my favorite anthologies is The Poet's Grimm, which collects poems dealing with fairy tales. As someone who loves fairy tales, I rarely see poems that deal with them (with the exception of Anne Sexton's Transformations which is my least favorite of her books). Surprisingly, in The Poet's Grimm I found poets, particularly women poets, dealing with experiences and dark topics that are often overlooked or dismissed elsewhere.
Unfortunately there are tons of anthologies that celebrate the same poets that have been celebrated before, and they may only alienate young readers looking for something that speaks to their own experience. There are anthologies that deal with the poets that have been overlooked, The Outlaw Bible of American Poetry is a famous example. I hope that editors and presses keep making anthologies that celebrate the corners of the poetry often ignored.
With that said, and considering my goal of reading a book of poetry a week for the next year, I would appreciate suggestions, especially if it is a little known poet that you feel deserves more readers.

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Faizan Khawaja to enter Bollywood with 'Bankster'
Faizan who is currently working in Pakistani dramas will star in 'Bankster', a Bollywood film by Zeenat Aman's son Azaan Khan.
He is the son of veteran film and TV producer Rashid Khwaja and has been working in TV dramas since 2009.
Faizan is quite hopeful about his first Bollywood project and opined that Azaan Khan offered him the role due to his performance in TV dramas.
Faizan is known for his roles in Pakistani dramas like 'Meri Laadli', 'Mann Ke Moti' and 'Main Gunehgaar Nahin'.


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My story is about what I have encountered with SACCO. Since I joined SACCO I have benefited a lot, just to mention a few; household items, school fees and farm inputs. SACCO has also promoted my relationships with people in the community. I have made friendship with a lot of people from different areas. It also assisted me in the saving of money which I never did before. I appreciate and honor the introducing of community SACCO.
- Co-op member in Malawi
So often in the world of international development evaluation, the voices of the people the project is targeting -- the people who are really the most important in terms of determining the impact of the project -- are absent. It's not to say that evaluators don't consult or interview people, or that they don't use participatory processes, but even when this happens it is the evaluator -- not the people -- who takes what has been said and determines why things are, or are not, important.
Anna Brown with members of the Chikangawa SACCO in Malawi
I'm proud to say that at CCA (the Canadian Co-operative Association) we've just completed a program evaluation that included an innovative technique called micro-narrative analysis which turns this idea on its head.
In micro-narrative analysis, people are treated as experts in their own lives and after telling their story, THEY assign meaning and say why it is significant.
Stories are widely considered to be excellent sources of information to understand the lived experiences of individuals or groups of people. Using a micro-narrative approach in our evaluation allowed us to hear 698 stories directly from co-operative members in Malawi, Colombia and Philippines -- some positive and some not-so-positive, but all a reflection of how members around the globe feel about co-operatives in their communities and the projects we support.
The stories are then analyzed by their significance after being entered into SenseMaker software, allowing the user to see trends and connections. We now know that co-operatives play a dual role in building individuals and communities and they are decisively a personal and positive experience over negative. Members indicated stories were about overcoming poverty, security, opportunity and success and they told us that co-operatives are seen as organizations that affect change in women's roles. All of this helps us to validate our theory of change and confirm our assumptions of what co-operatives mean to individuals and communities.
For me, the whole evaluation process at CCA was a really amazing opportunity for us to learn -- not only about our program, but to also build our own expertise and capacity in evaluations. Micro-narrative analysis was just one methodology used in a yearlong evaluation process which was led by Heather Buchanan of Jua Management Consulting. Heather mentored us through the entire process and helped us "walk the talk" of being a learning organization.
Our commitment to listening to partners, staff, communities, co-operatives and individuals means that this is an evaluation that provides so many learning opportunities for CCA, and one that I think we can be really proud of.
I particularly like this evaluation technique for CCA not only because it is innovate and interesting, but because it is reflective of our co-operative principles. Like co-operatives, it is democratic and autonomous -- people's voices are heard and all voices are equal.
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Barton being about as far away from Canterbury as it is possible to be in England's southern province, it's slightly odd that we have a mediaeval altar-dedication to Thomas Becket. But the presence of an artesian spring by the churchyard may hint at a connection: the healing associations of such pools is well-documented, and the mediaeval pilgrim-saying 'Optimus aegrorum medicus fit Thoma bonorum', 'Thomas is the best physician for the pious sick' suggests we might have a franchise of the saint's healing cult, with convenient miraculous pool nearby.
Bede tells of Oswald's relics ability to work miracles, so this link between saints, particularly martyr-saints, and healing is hardly newsworthy. But it does invite reflection on the relationship between death and wholeness.
They present as polar opposites: though in their different ways both hospice and euthanasia movements try to make death a better experience, both are counsels of last resort, of how we manage the transition from life into not-life. Neither challenges the polarisation of the two. That life might somehow spring out of death isn't considered.
It is a commonplace of Christian belief that suffering unites us with the crucified Lord — 'in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions,' Paul writes. I suggest that the long association of martyr-shrines with healing take us one step further, that these who are united in Christ's suffering are also somehow channels of the first-fruits of the Resurrection, signs of the wholeness that is to come. This bids us hold up a prism to the mystery of death which transforms our vision of future, present and past.
My father died a week ago, and my response to the inevitable, 'I suppose you're going to cancel Christmas this year?' was found in this proliferation of martyr-days between Christmas and New Year, in turn underscoring ancient carols which see in the Nativity the seeds of the Crucifixion, inviting us to consider the truth that in the Incarnation death and life become co-workers in the story of redemption.
We may see Thomas as political victim, as meddler in State affairs, as prophetic figure, whatever. Saints have their fads and their fashions. But the cult of Thomas as Physician surely points us to this great paradox of the Christian faith, that in the midst of death, we are in life, and that death is not merely a gateway into life, but a gateway back through which life comes — and transforms.Posted by David Rowett on Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 5:00am GMT | TrackBack
I still have memories of the visit of Pope John Paul 2's visit to Canterbury Cathedral, when he and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, renewed their Baptismal Vows together - near the place where St.Thomas-a-Becket was martyred.
This was a poignant and basic sign of the Baptism shared by ALL Christians - something we need to be reminded of, at a time of schismatic activity within the Provinces of the Anglican Communion; on the assumption of a 'holier than thou' puritanical self-righteousness.
We actually are 'all one in Christ' - unless we intentionally separate our selves out, on the grounds of our own professed repudiation of our fellow Christians'. Jesu, Mercy!! Mary, PrayPosted by: Father Ron Smith on Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 9:42am GMT
I found this immensely moving and immensely true - we are often exhorted to be 'counter cultural' in all sorts of ways I find deeply unhelpful - mainly by being excluding and unequal - but this is one (perhaps the chief) way in which we both can and should be counter-cultural - not for the sake of it, and not reaching back to an unhelpful and damaging past, but finding what is truly good and insightful in the past, and bringing it to the present as a force for healing and insight. Our attitude to death is terrible skewed - we need somehow to recover both a true sense of our own losses and a real sense of the place of death as the final healing.Posted by: Rosemary Hannah on Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 12:04pm GMT
Not so much a "meddler in State affairs" as one who died in defense of the RC's claim to the immunity of the clergy from trial and punishment by the secular authorities - a festering wound whose continuing presence is all-too-evident in the church's handling of the pedophile scandals.Posted by: Lapinbizarre on Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 8:38pm GMT
Anglican appropriation of a saint who laid down his life to defend the prerogatives of St Peter and his successors!
We are not all one in Christ..because although baptized , some of us have fallen into serious errors. Errors which could jeopardise ones salvation.Posted by: Robert ian Williams on Thursday, 29 December 2011 at 9:03pm GMT
"Anglican appropriation of a saint who laid down his life to defend the prerogatives of St Peter and his successors!" - Robert I Williams -
Dear Robert. What? Does that include ALL of Peter's successors, or only the one's approved by the present Pope? But then, I suppose even the Pope Himself might allow Jesus to Redeem ALL whom Jesus came to save - in fact, ALL who believe on Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour! But even then, they need to shed their hubris - in order to accept that they need Jesus (and not just the Pope) to redeem them. "God so loved the World"
RIW: You believe those prerogatives include violating the civil law without being subject to its judgment?
And I don't recall Christ ever saying that baptism could be reneged.Posted by: Pat O'Neill on Friday, 30 December 2011 at 2:13am GMT
I have to wonder whether Robert Ian Williams is simply playing agent provocateur.
"We are not all one in Christ". Contradicting St. Paul, are we?
"Ours is the only one true Church" is a line that hasn't succeeded since at least the Reformation -- or the Great Schism, with its reciprocal excommunications.
And leads to scenes and stories like this:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2079328/Priests-brawl-Bethlehems-Church-Nativity-clergy-fight-Christmas-cleaning.htmlPosted by: peterpi - Peter Gross on Friday, 30 December 2011 at 6:26am GMT
However,David's most excellent post is upon the themes of death and healing - much more interesting, I think,than mere sectarian squabbles.Posted by: Rosemary Hannah on Friday, 30 December 2011 at 3:15pm GMT
Unfortunately baptism does not grant automatic entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, for any person over the age of reason.Posted by: Robert Ian Williams on Saturday, 31 December 2011 at 7:11am GMT
"Unfortunately baptism does not grant automatic entry into the Kingdom of Heaven, for any person over the age of reason."
Really, RIW? Here are part of the words of the Episcopalian baptism rite:
"You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism and marked as Christ's own for ever."
Does Christ reject his own?
I prefer the New Testament to a TEC Baptismal liturgy.
"He that endures to the end will be saved."Posted by: Robert ian Williams on Sunday, 1 January 2012 at 7:48pm GMT
We are enduring - have no fear !Posted by: Laurence Roberts on Tuesday, 3 January 2012 at 5:18pm GMT


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As we engage more and more people from the international community, I find my "North American" centered perspective on trout to be limited by my own knowledge. Let me give you an example. I consider myself fairly well read but my reading about trout and trout fishing through various outlets including books, magazines, blogs, and other sources. Being here at Montana State, we have access to the Trout and Salmon Collection where there are books that go back to the 1600's. So imagine my surprise when one of our collaborators from Spain, Carlos Rodriguez sends me a link for a film "Escrito con Plumas" (Writing with Feathers), the story based on the "Manuscript of Astorga" that describes the evolution of trout fishing with a fly in the 1600's in Spain. The film does a brilliant job of capturing the careful research done by Juan de Bergara and you see the evolution of the flies, lines and rods used during that time period to capture trout. In fact the casting done in the movie and described in the manuscript is remarkably "Tenkara" like.
Of course there are films about trout from all over the world that include environmental films to fishing films; each conveying a message about trout and trout conversations. Probably because I'm paying more attention now, I see trout messages in many recent films. The Fly Fishing Film Tour was here in town last week and aside from fishing videos, Todd Tanner's film CO2LD WATERS premiered as a strong, conservation-oriented film that speaks to the influence of changing climate on trout waters. We will be fortunate to have this film as part of the series that will be playing at our film festival and art show on Monday evening of the conference. Many of the films featured at these festivals use trout and trout waters as the backdrop for the fishing that occurs. While many of them speak to the beauty of fly fishing and sport, in my view the trout and trout streams are always the story; the fish of a lifetime, the gentle sipping of a mayfly by a wary trout or the arm wrenching take of a large trout chasing a lure or a streamer.
What is probably most incredible to me is the number of these films on social media. Some are professionally done, some are not but all convey the passion that people from all over the world feel about trout. So what do you say? Make your own short film. Send it to us and tell us "Why Trout?" We'll feature it as part of the Congress on the website and share it with people from all over the world. Then come to Bozeman this summer and help us celebrate these iconic fish. We'll see you there.
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Nigeria's High net-worth individuals are scouting for more time under tax amnesty
Nigeria's high profile individuals are seeking an extension of the Nigerian government's Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) tax amnesty programme, to give ensure they put their house in order before the scheme ends in March.
In a report by Punch, a source disclosed that ex-governors, "top politicians, high profile individuals, business owners and professional bodies" are attempting to influence the Nigerian government to postpone the due date for the scheme.
The president Mohammadu Buhari-led administration came up with VAIDS July last year to provide a time-limited opportunity for tax defaulters to fully and honestly declare undisclosed assets and income.
VAIDS office has been collating financial data of all tax payers by liaising with the various state governments and revenue-generating agencies to trace defaulters. Knowing that the government is armed with adequate information, politicians, business owners and high net-worth individuals have become perturbed and are seeking quick intervention.
The Nigerian government has also been tracking high profile individuals assets through its data mining programme called 'Project lighthouse,' that helps identify individual and corporate tax defaulters within and outside the country.
Data obtained by the government from agencies and tax payment platforms like the Corporate Affairs Commission, the Nigeria Customs Service, the Nigerian Communications Commission, Government Integrated Financial and Management Information System and Remita respectively, have provided evidences to back up its investigations.
Extending its searchlight to property owners in urbane areas across the country, the government has received document on property owners from state authorities through the Project Lighthouse programme. as well as tax records and bank account details of the property owners were being reviewed by the Project Lighthouse team, a Punch source provided.
According to the report, the source stated that "state governments have now realized that the bulk of the revenue from VAIDS will go to them as many of these taxpayers reside in the various states," and that "governors are now collaborating with the Federal Government to provide data of property owners in choice areas to determine their tax status. It has been observed that most of the taxpayers' lifestyles do not reflect in their tax payment."
The source further revealed that "The extension of the searchlight on these property owners is not unconnected with illicit financial flows to property owners not paying taxes," and added that some state governments are collaborating with the government to provide electronic searchable database that has the name, plot number, location of the property and Certificate of Occupancy number for both individual and corporate property owners.
Last month, the Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, noted that tax evaders would be named, shamed and prosecuted after the amnesty programme under the VAIDS is over by March 31, 2018.
"The Federal Government has the political will and data to go after tax evaders who fail to take advantage of the tax amnesty programme. Many Nigerians cannot explain their lifestyles or match their lifestyles, assets and incomes with their tax payment," and "We will close VAIDS at the expiry of the programme on March 31, 2018. And once the programme is closed, we will name and shame and prosecute tax evaders" the minister said.
Aiming to increase revenue generation for its oil-dependent economy, the Nigerian government seeks to expand tax net to enhance the effectiveness of revenue collection agencies in the country.


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Remember the station wagon? Volkswagen does, as evidenced by the existence of the Golf SportWagen, the only mainstream wagon you can buy in 2016.
Changes for 2016
• Standard reversing camera, cloth seats, and 6.5-inch infotainment system with Car-Net App-Connect supporting Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink technologies
• New Car-Net App for Apple Watch arrives during the year, providing remote access to vehicle functions and ability to recall where it is parked
• Expanded Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning with lane keeping assist, and a parking assistant system
• Turbo-diesel engine is on hold until emissions problem can be resolved
• Free maintenance program is cancelled
2016 Golf SportWagen Highlights
Volkswagen sells the Golf SportWagen in S, SE, and SEL trim levels, each powered by a turbocharged 4-cylinder gasoline engine. A diesel was available last year, but is on hold for 2016 while Volkswagen sorts out its emissions problem.
By upgrading to the SE trim level, you get larger 17-inch aluminum wheels, a set of fog lights, and chrome exterior window trim, and the cloth seating switches to leatherette. Automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and heated front seats are also included for this model, along with a keyless entry system with push-button engine starting, a premium Fender audio system, and a panoramic sunroof. Volkswagen also thoughtfully supplies a 115-volt power outlet in the cargo compartment.
Choose the SEL trim level for a larger 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, automatic climate control, expanded Car-Net subscription services, ambient interior and LED reading lights, and sport comfort seat designs with a 12-way power driver's seat. Silver roof rails and 18-inch aluminum wheels distinguish this version of the car.
A turbocharged 1.8-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine is the only one available, for now. It generates 170 horsepower at 4,500 rpm and 200 lb-ft. of torque from 1,600 rpm to 4,500 rpm, giving the car a flat, broad torque curve for a feeling of stronger acceleration.
A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard, with a 6-speed automatic transmission offered as an option. The EPA says you can expect to get 29 mpg in combined driving, regardless of transmission choice.
One of the points of choosing a Golf SportWagen over a standard Golf or a Jetta sedan is for its cargo capacity. Volkswagen says the SportWagen can carry 30.4 cu.-ft. of cargo behind its rear seat, and as much as 66.5 cu.-ft. of cargo with the rear seat folded down.
One of the big changes for 2016 is the addition of Car-Net App-Connect technology to all Golf SportWagen models. This infotainment system supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink platforms. Available Car-Net subscription services include automatic collision warning, emergency calling, speed alert, boundary alert, and vehicle location service.
A Driver Assistance Package is optional for the SE and SEL models, and installs adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, blind spot warning, and rear cross-traffic alert systems. This package also contains front and rear parking sensors, and a parking assist system that can steer the SportWagen into a parking space while the driver operates the transmission and the pedals.
Neither the federal government nor the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has performed crash tests on the Golf SportWagen. Other Golf models, which are structurally similar to this version of the car, have earned high marks for their ability to protect occupants in a collision.
Alternatives to the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
The 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is the only compact station wagon sold in America, unless you count all of the small wagons currently masquerading as SUVs. In that scenario, this Volkswagen faces a long list of competitors.
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Youngest Generation Goes Back at AJA
Atlanta Jewish Academy preschoolers and first-, second- and third-graders went back in time to ancient Egypt, then baked their own matzah as some of the more than 2,500 children to participate in JCrafts' Back to the Exodus program in the weeks leading up to Passover.
A mad scientist's time machine took the children back to Egypt at the time of the Exodus to meet Moses, who told them G-d was sending him to instruct Pharaoh to "let My people go." AJA pupils were delighted by the show, which incorporated their teachers as Jewish slaves and Egyptian overseers.
Then the children moved into the model matzah bakery. They examined wheat and ground the kernels into flour. JCrafts representative Eli Steinhauser demonstrated the special care needed to make matzah that is ritually approved for the seder, with complete separation of flour and water until the last possible moment.
The children rolled the mixture into thin circles, puncturing it all over with a special tool, and had a great time working the dough. The rounds were quickly baked in a special oven, then the students snacked on their crispy, freshly baked matzah.
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Kayla and Matt were one of the first couple we photographed. Back then it was only a 'couples session'. But we all know that couples session lead to engagement sessions, which turn into wedding photos. Lets be real, if you are having a couples session you might as well be married. So let these teasers be a testament to those of you who are getting a couples session from us, or from any photographer: We love to capture it all!
*** I'm including a disclaimer for all the gentlemen who want to run out and get a fauxhawk. Not every dude can pull one off. In fact, most can't. Matt is a rare case where his personality and the bone structure of his face allow this hairstyle to work on him. One Blue Fish is not responsible for any boyfriends, fiancees or grooms who get a fauxhawk only to be let down and stuck with it when they realize they can't pull it off.


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Hyderabad -
- Varun tej is son of nagababu, Who is brother of chiranjeevi.
- He got decent hits like Mukunda and Kanche.
- Now he is working with srinuvaitla who is on flop line with brucelee and aagadu.
- He completed movie mister and set to release on 14th April.
- Kona venkat and gopi mohan who is working with srinu vaitla from more than decade and also gave him super hits like Dookudu and Badshah.


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Natalie is such a doll and a real sweetheart. She's a little shy and has a heart of gold. Meanwhile Max is the outspoken one who loves to laugh. Together, Natalie and Max make a dynamic and lovely couple. They have been dating for three years and they became engaged in March. After the wedding they will be traveling and working abroad. Congratulations to Natalie and Max! Thank you for allowing me to take part in your special day. Please enjoy some great memories through the Janice Owen Photography experience.
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Harmony Korine Directed Rihanna's "Needed Me" Video
The 'Spring Breakers' helmer lends his ultraviolent aesthetic to Rihanna's dark 'Anti' single
Today Rihanna shares the violent video for her narcotic "Needed Me", directed by Kids and Spring Breakers auteur Harmony Korine. We really should've seen this coming—remember last year's Korine-esque video for "Bitch Better Have My Money"?
Watch below—work unsafe, obviously.


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Soon summer will be over and you'll start planning your annual executive, council or organization retreat. You'll analyze your business, organization or community and carefully put together a budget and a plan for 2019.
But, is planning the same way you did last year going to yield better results?
Yes, if you avoid these common mistakes:
- Too Much Optimism. No one wants to be negative. And unless self appointed to the role of 'contrarian' no employee, board member or council person wants that title. But, if you go through a planning process where none of your conversations dive into uncomfortable territory or produced thoughtful disagreement, then you've got problems. Inevitably there are some sacred cows holding you back. To be truly successful, both the good and the bad have to be on the table and everyone has to be empowered and prepared to state the obvious. No pain, no gain.
- Cruise Control. Like comfy pants that make you feel good or cruise control in your car, goal setting can default to what's easy, reliable or comfortable. But, comfortable doesn't get you better, bigger or bolder. This year it's time to stretch. Set goals that you may not accomplish, but still make you look good for trying.
- Rephrase, Rearrange, Repeat. Your 2019 plan shouldn't be an extension of your 2018 plan, which was an extension of your 2017 plan? When you're planning, you should be able to look back at the plans from the last several years and see that your not stuck in the same spot. This can help the discussion as you can often see that while you may have fallen short of a goal last year, you've still grown.
- Your Budget is Not Your Plan. Do you need a plan? Yes. Do you need a budget? Absolutely. Is a budget a plan? Not even close. Budgets are based on a conservative picture of what could happen. And budgets can be inflexible. By contrast, plans shouldn't be as conservative and they should be adaptable to changing conditions. Tracking a line item budget month to month doesn't measure progress, it measures restraint.
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New Mutants director Josh Boone took to Instagram to tease the release of the first teaser trailer of the film.
Boone previously stated that the film would be a horror movie and Stacey Snider, the chairman and CEO of 20th Century Fox, said it's closer to The Shining than a superhero movie.
The teaser trailer is set to release Friday the 13th at 12:01 am, while New Mutants is set to release April 13, 2018.


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Last week I received the sweetest comment here from a reader about how I had inspired her to be better. A few days later while vacationing in hawaii I got really upset with Wesley and my sister in law mentioned how it was reassuring to see that even I get frustrated sometimes. I suppose both comments baffled me because I know myself well and am very familiar with my flaws. The thought of others thinking I have it all together, kinda makes me laugh!
I know the intent is good with comments like this and I am grateful if I have inspired another person, but I just want to make sure I am not leading anyone to think we have a perfect life.
Raising a child is not easy. Not for him, not for me, not for my husband. Not only is it physically exhausting with all that running around we do, but emotionally as well. This age has brought a lot to the surface and has challenged me in ways I never imagined. It feels like overnight he changed in a lot of ways which has caught me off guard. I think back to when I was pregnant and how people warned me of how hard it would be having an infant and I laugh. That was cake compared to this. This toddlerhood business is serious stuff! You see, a baby just sits and coos and smiles and the world is dandy. Or at least that was our experience. I realize for others it could be reversed. Maybe babyhood was a struggle but your toddler is as peachy as could be? Each situation is different and I'm only speaking for our family, but I mostly just want to make the point that it isn't easy for anyone.
Honestly life with Wes feels like a dream sometimes and I would be lying if I said he drives me crazy (which is a comment I hear a lot concerning raising children). He doesn't. He is one of the sweetest and most enjoyable humans to be around. But he is also growing and figuring his world out. He gets frustrated and determined and curious. He has tantrums and screams and whines. He is learning. And as much as he is, I am too. Oh, am I learning! I am learning I have very little patience sometimes and it has been painful for me to see that come out. I'm learning I have a lot of expectations of the way I want things done. I'm learning how to teach him how to communicate with me. I want to be gentle and understanding always, but this is new territory for me. Sometimes I lay in bed crying to Darren because I feel like I am failing him. As much as I wish I could change my habits over night, I'm starting to see that it's a process and each experience is only shaping me to be the mother I want to be. I recognize I am doing the best I can with the knowledge I have, but that doesn't mean I don't ever feel discouraged.
So do we have hard days? Yes, we definitely do. I do not handle every situation with grace. But because life will always give us challenges, I consciously look for the good and choose to share it here. I depend on the sweet and tender moments I write about because they are what get me through the rocky times. There are a lot of really special moments that come with motherhood and I think it is valuable to share those things with others.
I love being a mom. I really, truly do. I can honestly say I enjoy everyday with him, tantrums and all. It's my hope that I can encourage mothers in any and every phase of life to find joy in this journey. It is precious, it is a gift and we are so blessed to be a part of it.


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In these years Centro Ave Ceramica has developed and perfected a way of working this material, enhancing its characteristics of being both warm and harsh at the same time.
The clay is entirely molded by hand and is, both before and after firing at over 1000° C, carefully finished and further treated in order to highlight the porosity to which the articles owe their characteristic and unmistakable "Centro Ave brand".
The items are handmade and created with particular care in our laboratories in Loppiano: each piece is therefore entirely made in Italy
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Teacher, author and entertainer Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates (nee Grant) affectionately known as 'Aunty Bea' was taken to her final resting place today.
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Aunty Bea taken to Te Takinga Marae
Popular teacher, author and entertainer Beatrice Piatarihi Tui Yates (Nee Grant) affectionately known as 'Aunty Bea' was taken to Te Takinga Marae today. The 78-year-old passed away yesterday.
'Extraordinary' Talei Roimata Morrison laid to rest
Cervical cancer campaigner Talei Roimata Morrison has left behind an inspiring legacy as a kapa haka performer, teacher and mother. Over 2,000 people attended her funeral held at Te Papaiouru, Ōhinemutu in Rotorua today.
Te Waka Huia pay emotional tribute to Talei Morrison
The kapa haka community is in mourning after hearing of the passing of Talei Roimata Morrison who lost her battle to cancer. Five-time national winners Te Waka Huia commemorated her in their performance at the Tāmaki Makaurau Kapa Haka Regionals.
More goals on the horizon for Wetini Mitai-Ngatai
Haka exponent and businessman Wetini Mitai-Ngatai has been inducted into this year's New Year's Honours List for his services to Māori performing arts. He is known for taking his haka group Te Matarae i o Rehu to two national titles and running his Māori tourism business, Mitai Māori Village.
New year, new focus for Raukura at Te Arawa secondary school haka regionals
National secondary schools kapa haka champions Raukura were faced with some fierce competition at the Te Arawa regionals today. Eight groups from secondary schools throughout the region took to the stage to compete for the Pine Taiapa Memorial trophy.
Super 9's haka competition in memory of the late Jojo Waaka
New Zealand Māori and Arts and Crafts Institute are in the process of lining up the first ever Jojo Super 9's kapa haka competition.
He Amorangi- Rangipo Puti Wallace-Ihakara
Te Hikuwai haka team and Rangipo Puti Wallace-Ihakara are the current holders of the Taini Morrison Trophy for Te Arawa Regional senior female leadership. The 19-year-old says their success isn't lead by one individual but by a number of people who are trying to maintain and preserve the traditional customs of their marae all around lake Rotoiti.
Residents of Te Koutu celebrate resource consent decision
Resource consent into a proposed 100-room hotel complex in the Te Koutu area has been declined.
Mita Hikairo Mohi reaches final resting place
Mita Hikairo Mohi was laid to rest beside his wife Hukarere at Puhirua Cemetery on the shores of Lake Rotorua today. Over 500 people attended his funeral service at Tarimano Marae in Awahou this morning.


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Karmic Ritual and Sound Healing Journey: New Moon in Sagittarius
Join us, for a Karmic Ritual and Sound Healing Journey under the energy of the New Moon where we will release the old and bring in the new. We will spend the night with a Guided Chakra Meditation, Karmic Ritual and Sound Healing journey with planetary frequencies to realign your inner cosmos.
With this fiery energy of Sagittarius, we will be able to release karmic ties to our old belief systems and find a new philosophy to nurture in this life time. The archetype for Sagittarius is the Monk, the Warrior of Truth and Philosopher, the one that seeks the wisdom of the unknown to make it known to the world. Many of our fears and thoughts come from our ancestors, their fight or flight, war, poverty and survival patterns have been ingrained in our DNA in this modern age. Lets take the time to go back and let go of the lives we are no longer living and step into the now with this powerful cardinal energy of Sagittarius.
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The agricultural industry employs over 200,000 people in New Zealand in a diverse range of roles, responsibilities and environments. From farm-hands to CEO's and everyone in-between our industry packs-a-punch when it comes to designing and implementing employment policy. Federated Farmers are at the forefront of working with Government and other agencies to design and develop policy that ensures our farming businesses and communities are well supported. We also offer a range of policy services and resources to help employers and employees 'get it right' - from free legal advice to specialist employment contracts.
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I wouldn't expect time off work - pet bereavement
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There's a lot you can do now to help your garden survive the upcoming (and much colder!) months. To prevent any unfortunate casualties, here is our selection of simple (but effective) jobs for the season ahead. Use this as a checklist, but remember that these tasks are designed to be completed over the next three months - there's plenty of time to schedule them all in around those rainy afternoons!
This involves the laborious task of leaf sweeping and picking up debris, including rose leaves which can carry diseases through to next year. Remember to create small piles of debris and twigs throughout your garden to give homes to insect life and invertebrates.
Dig the soil over, feed it with bone meal where necessary and prepare it in larger areas for frost action to break it down. Clear any spent bedding plants and replace with quality compost or manure for winter bedding. Plant wallflowers and pansies for spring display in addition to bare-rooted plants ordered from nurseries, such as peonies and roses.
These cuttings provide a relatively cheap and easy method of growing plants for next year. Take semi-hardwood cuttings of plants - lavender, camellias, honeysuckle, artemisia and osmanthus work well - and hardwood cuttings of cornus, weigela and perovskia. Keep them in pots on the window sill.
Scarify your lawn by removing built up thatch, dead grass, weeds and moss from the lawn's surface using a metal rake. You should also consider aerating the lawn, which reduces the compaction that occurs during the summer period. Go over it with a mixture of sharp sand and good soil, being sure to fill any holes. If you need a new lawn, prepare for it to be laid now - autumn is the ideal time. Alternatives include a meadow lawn with wild flowers.
Hedges need a good tidy up now. It's also time to prune your fruit trees to stimulate the formation of fruit buds and flowers. This should be followed by a final prune in November.
Create spaces for new trees and shrubs and also transplant items to fit your new garden design.
Decide on the structure you want to leave for winter interest and cut down the remaining perennials when they have finished flowering. It is also the time to take offshoots from perennials that may have outgrown their allotted space and either pot them ready for next year or place them in appropriate bare spots in the garden.
Cover them with netting to prevent leaf drop. Add a polystyrene float or ball to ensure a hole stays open if the surface ices over during the winter. Tidy any marginal aquatic plants to reduce debris that would otherwise rot and increase nitrogen levels in the water.
This is the time to service and purchase parts, repair broken window panels and repair any leaks before the bad weather begins.
Check if anything needs careful stalking or protection. Also look at your fencing and decide whether any repairs are required.
Gardeners are nature's optimists, perpetually preparing for each new season. The temperature has started to drop, the sun is lower in the sky and the days are getting shorter. Plants and animals have a natural response to the colder seasons, but we'll still be outside, tidying and snipping and looking forward to what's coming next...
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And, thanks to the folding frame, they can be stored space-sparingly in a few simple steps when you no longer need them. The RackPod series of tables is especially good where the need is for honed-down design combined with flexibility and agility.


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My MOOC-y Experiment
Jacquelyn Bengfort
Dare you think yourself an education reporter if you haven't experienced that most novel of course formats, the MOOC? I've enrolled in Coursera's UPenn offering "Design: Creation of Artifacts in Society." Over the course of the next eight weeks I'll be seeking to find, define, and fill a gap in my user experience of life. You can follow along by viewing my portfolio here--or better yet, enroll yourself! Only a few days in and I already know I'll never look at an ice cream scoop the same way again.


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International Day for Disaster Reduction
The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster-resilient communities and nations. The United Nations General Assembly designated October 13 as the International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction as part of its proclamation of the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction.
In 2002, by a further resolution, the General Assembly decided to maintain the annual observance as a vehicle to promote a global culture of natural disaster reduction, including prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.
In 2009, the UN General Assembly decided to designate October 13 as the official date for this day, and also changed the name to International Day for Disaster Reduction.


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Talk, Eat, Drink (T.E.D) in East Lindsey and Age UK Lindsey have combined forces to host an event tomorrow (Wednesday) - Spotlight on Ageing.
The event, at Stanhope Hall tomorrow (Wednesday, March 21) will be an opportunity to showcase organisations that support the older generation in Horncastle.
Jules Arthur, T.E.D network development coordinator, said: "The Spotlight on Ageing event is focused on the positive aspects of ageing and gives the Horncastle community the opportunity to find out more about what services and activities are available to the over 50s.
"It also gives us an opportunity to find out what people would like to see in their community."


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When I saw you from a distance,
my heart isn't with nonchalance.
Our eyes locked, we greeted with a smile,
and my heartbeat echoed for a mile.
(But I'm just a friend and nothing more.)
As we walked down the path together,
our voices were full of laughter.
Each moment with you, though they be fleeting,
makes my cares seem to be fleeing.
(But I'm just a friend and nothing more.)
We share our secrets, our deepest thoughts;
we see each other's mind like open doors.
When you hold my hand and hug me tight,
my messed-up world becomes alright.
(But I'm just a friend and nothing more.)
I see you as one who's strong as stone,
someone whose shoulder I could cry on.
But when these tears flow and you ask, "What's wrong?"
I'd tell you all but the foremost reason.
(Because I'm just a friend–nothing more.)
And if you'd ask me how a guy should be
for a lovely girl to really like him,
I'd break inside, but I'd answer with a smile,
"Do these, and her heartbeat would echo for miles."
('Cause I'm just a friend, wishing to be so much more.)
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Eric Randall Director of Bryson Recycling says "The generation of quality materials is essential in any recycling collection system. Jobs created from reprocessing the materials are significant to the local economy".
Bryson worked on designing the new recycling 'wheelie box' containers and 'kerbsort' vehicles. The Bryson model has been adopted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Councils and by the Welsh Government.
You can also download the slides used in the talk: Recycling, A Blueprint For Northern Ireland By Eric Randall
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How to Deal with Body Acne
Also known as bacne, body acne affects more than 30 million people in the USA alone.
As you can guess from its name, body acne refers to breakouts that occur on the body rather than the face, most commonly appearing on the torso, neck, scalp, back and buttocks.
There are actually two types of acne:
- Non-Inflammatory Acne – usually manifests as whiteheads and blackheads
- Inflammatory Acne – red pimples that often leave a scar
Of course, there are differences between the two, so it does help to work out which one you have.
Nevertheless, whichever type of body acne you happen to be suffering from, here are a few tips to help you to deal with the issue.
Acne-Fighting Products
One of the most effective ways to deal with acne, whether this may be on your face or on your body, is with the use of acne-fighting products.
Do you already own some facial acne products?
Chances are, if you suffer from body acne, then you also suffer from facial acne, meaning that your bathroom cupboards probably already contain cleansers and more containing acne-fighting ingredients.
The ingredients you need to use on your body acne are exactly the same as the ones that you would use on your face.
Now, you are probably thinking…
"Great! That means I don't need to buy a whole new set of products for my body acne."
Well, this depends…
While the ingredients you need to use are the same, products that have been formulated for the face are generally quite gentle, since the skin on the face is so much thinner and more delicate than the skin on the rest of your body.
So, while you can use facial acne products on your body, it will take you much longer to notice any effects.
For quicker results, you will need to purchase products that have been designed specifically for body acne.
Wondering what you actually need?
Begin with a body wash that contains salicylic acid. This is a key ingredient that helps to unclog your pores and reduce inflammation, both of which are primary causes of acne.
What about benzoyl peroxide?
This is another common ingredient used for treating facial acne, but it can sometimes have the effect of bleaching fabrics, so is not usually recommended for body acne.
In addition to the body wash, you should also use a spot treatment gel on problem areas.
Natural Acne-Fighting Ingredients
Does your skin tend to feel irritated after using products designed for body acne?
If so, your next step should be to opt for facial acne products, as these will be milder than those designed for the body.
However, if you would prefer to give some natural products a try, here are a couple of ideas:
- Charcoal soap – charcoal is known for its ability to detoxify the skin, pulling out everything from excess oil to leftover products, all of which contribute to acne. Charcoal is inert, meaning that it will not irritate the skin or cause any sort of reaction, and there are such a wide variety of charcoal-based products out there to choose from
- Tea tree oil – tea tree oil is so effective at killing bacteria, fungus and allergens, but if your skin is already quite dry and flaky, make sure you use it on moderation, as it is quite a potent ingredient. This is an oil that also always needs to be diluted with a carrier oil, as it could burn your skin if used pure
- Fresh fruit extracts – ingredients such as papaya or grapefruit extract will cleanse and exfoliate the skin, clearing out the pores and preventing breakouts
These may sound great, but keep in mind that since the skin on your body is quite tough and thick, it will take longer to notice the effects of these ingredients.
Switch Up Your Showering Habits
Does your body acne tend to be centralized on your back, or any other areas that are frequently touched by your hair?
If so, then your hair products could be the cause of your acne, and, unlike many other acne causes, this is quite an easy one to fix.
Wondering how your hair products make a difference?
Well, the ingredients in your shampoo and conditioner are designed to cling to your hair, so that they can provide each strand with a protective coating. However, when these ingredients keep coming into contact with your skin, they end up rubbing on to your skin, and will soon clog up your pores, causing a breakout.
So, what can you do about this?
It's simple…
Always wash your hair before you wash your body, so that when you use your acne-fighting body wash, you will be removing any of the residue from your hair products too.
When it comes to styling products, make sure that you always have some clothing or a towel acting as a barrier between your hair and your skin, so that there is no way in which the products can come into contact with your bare skin.
When it comes to your skin and showering…
Many people tend to really scrub at their skin when cleansing, either with their usual cleanser or with a dedicated scrub.
For those who have body acne, scrubbing your skin is a big no-no!
Because this will only leave your skin feeling inflamed and irritated, both of which can trigger a breakout.
Instead, be gentle with your body wash, allowing the ingredients to work on their own, without force.
Finally, make sure that you are paying attention to the temperature of your shower…
It can be so easy to keep turning the temperature up until you are relaxing in a steamy hot shower, but these high temperatures will only trigger more breakouts.
Well, firstly, it will lead to inflammation within your skin.
Secondly, the heat ends up drying out your skin. This might sound good for those who have oily skin, but in order to compensate for this, your skin will only end up producing even more oil than it used to. This oil settles into pores and blocks them up, resulting in a breakout.
Working Out
Exercise is fantastic for the skin for a number of reasons, but there are a few factors relating to exercising that can actually end up triggering breakouts.
Let's begin with the clothes that you wear when working out…
Do you often wear spandex or other synthetic materials?
If so, this is something you need to change, swapping these out for natural fabrics instead, such as cotton.
Because synthetic materials end up trapping oil and sweat in your skin, while natural fabrics allow your skin to breathe. Plus, it's also an excuse for a whole new gym wardrobe!
Needless to say, your workout clothes should also be quite loose rather than tight, as you want to encourage your skin to freely breathe as much as possible.
This applies to your undergarments too…
Many women find that they experience body acne on the part of their back that rubs against their bra strap, which is why a looser alternative would be best, especially when exercising.
Now let's move on to what you do after you are done exercising…
It is so important to immediately shower, so that you can quickly clear away any sweat on your body, as leaving this to linger can lead to a breakout.
Not able to shower straight away after a workout?
Try giving your body a quick rub down with some cleansing wipes instead. Even though they do leave behind a slight residue on the skin, this is still better than leaving the sweat to settle, especially if you are going to soon be having a proper shower anyway.
Calm Down
Unexpected breakouts on the body can definitely be stressful, but with stress being something that only exacerbates acne, this is often the start of a truly vicious cycle.
Wondering how stress has such a huge effect?
Well, whenever you feel stressed, your body releases a hormone called cortisol, which is meant to help you to deal with the stressful situation.
However, this hormone causes an increase in oil production in your sebaceous glands, and all of this extra oil quickly leads to blocked pores, which then causes a breakout.
Not only that, but stress, and cortisol, also affect your immune system, causing it to work up to 40% less effectively.
What does this have to do with acne?
Your immune system is needed big time in order to deal with breakouts, so if this is not functioning quite as well, then your breakouts might not only be more severe, but could also last for longer too.
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Consider Your Medications
Are you currently taking any medications, and, if so, have your breakouts coincided with these?
If your answer is yes, then you should immediately check the side effects of the medication that you are taking, as acne is a common side effect for many treatments.
Here are just a few of the types of medication that can cause acne:
- Birth control, both pills and implants
- Treatments for hormones, especially testosterone
- Lithium
- Coricosteroids
If you are taking one of these…
Don't panic!
Simply speak to your doctor to find out more about the alternatives that may be available to you.
Adjust Your Diet
The debate on how effective dietary changes are when it comes to treating acne is still on-going, but there is no arguing with the fact that increasing your intake of omega-3 fatty acids can help with breakouts. You can either do this with whole foods, by eating items such as walnuts, flaxseed and oily fish, or by taking oral supplements.
You should also try to cut out processed and fried foods as much as possible.
Because by consuming low-quality fats, the oils in your skin end up quite toxic. Instead, if you opt for high quality fats, such as cooking your food in coconut oil instead of margarine, the oil that your skin produces will not clog up your pores in quite the same way.
Speak to a Professional
Have you already tried all of the steps mentioned above, and are still suffering from severe body acne breakouts?
If so, then this is a sign that you likely need to speak to a professional.
Leaving your body acne to continue to flourish untreated will only end up scarring your skin,
A dermatologist will be able to help you come up with a plan to finally eradicate your acne, making use of methods that you would not have been able to do on your own.
Wondering what these seemingly-magical methods are?
Everything from targeted laser treatment to tailored peels and extractions, all of which are effective ways to fight acne.
If none of those appeal to you…
There are certain medications that can be prescribed for acne, such as:
- Antibiotics – these will prevent acne-causing bacteria from growing, although the bacteria can soon become resistant to this
- Oral medications – certain types of the birth control pill may be prescribed in order to help keep hormone levels in check
- Prescription-strength topical treatments – these can be anything from a cream or lotion to a gel or serum, and usually work by unclogging pores while killing acne-causing bacteria. If your acne is on a part of your body that is hard to reach with these products, ask for them in a spray form instead
In theory, the only places on your body that are actually immune to acne are the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands, leaving the rest of your skin susceptible. While there is no denying how frustrating body acne can be, there are a number of steps that you can take to deal with this and reduce the severity and frequency of breakouts, so do spend as much time as possible giving these a try.


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If you work for 50 years, you will spend 23.3% of your total amount of time engaged in the path you choose. That's 21% of all of your waking hours, assuming you live to the average age of 76.
That's a lot of time. Do you know what you need to make your working life and your career happy? Here are my suggestions for maintaining personal happiness during your career.
1. Like what you do
If you've been working for a large corporation in a sector you're not invested in, maybe now is the time to capitalise on your entrepreneurial spirit and launch your big idea. Working for yourself can give you more personal satisfaction, and a semblance of control over your working life. My advice is to formulate a business plan surrounding your big idea, and jump in.
If you truly like what you do, then you have more chance of longevity in terms of your career choices. You are also more likely to garner the respect of others if your passion shines through. Most importantly, you will have fun along the way.
When you find the job, start-up, business idea or otherwise that fuels your passion, nurture it and learn from it. This way you'll be happy and enjoy a fulfilling working life.
2. Control your schedule
Entrepreneurship and start-ups enable you to be in control. Rather than working for someone else and to their schedule, you get to set out the stakes.
While starting a company can never be seen as the easy option, it can be seen as the option that puts you most in control. And that's important for personal satisfaction. Flexibility and achieving success along with a work/life balance is something that can't be underestimated for long term happiness.
3. Never stop learning
The moment you feel you know it all is the moment you start to fail. In order to keep your career moving forward with momentum, and particularly to make a success of your start-up or entrepreneurial idea, you need to always be open to learning.
This includes learning from competitors, your employees, your partners and from other successes within your sector. Keep your eyes open and absorb everything you can.
4. Work with your strengths
Whatever your personal strengths are, aligning your career and business with them is guaranteed to make you happier in the long run. If it's networking, then make sure you're the face of your brand. If it's the technical and development side, then work with people who can fulfil the other pieces in your start-up jigsaw.
Challenging and stretching yourself is important, but working in the sector or business area that you feel the most confidence in, is a surefire way to be happier in your work.
5. Create a positive company culture
Whether you're just starting out and are planning to take on your first employees, or you're restructuring an existing business, create a strong, positive culture from the outset.
A high-quality environment with an open and mutually respectful company culture will go a long way to day-to-day happiness. It also acts as a great motivator and is guaranteed to bring forth better results.
6. Be valued and value others
People who enjoy their work take pride in it. If you're managing other people, make sure you take the time to set up a long-term personal development programme that allows you to let your employees know that they're valued.
Investing in people is never a waste of money. People need to feel like more than a 'cog in the machine'. Rather, every member of your company is a valued part of a team working together for a common goal.
If you're heading up a start-up based on your idea, make sure you still take the time to acknowledge the contributions of others. Valuing colleagues, peers and employees will reflect value back on you.
7. Make a difference
Setting up your own business means that eventually you will be in a position to make a positive difference to other people's lives. This could be your employees, your customers or the wider benefits your product or service brings.
Making a tangible difference and acting as a force for good is a strong driver for workplace happiness.
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Today, at noon I will be picked up from my house by a limo and whisked away to a variety of local Wisconsin bars for an afternoon of green beer and most likely college basketball. The best part...I actually get paid for this! Yes, that's why you can't hate me because I'm Irish...
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Objective: Review the lessons learnt in testing slum upgrading indicators in pilot areas for inclusion in the slum upgrading database
Chair: H.E. Mr. Istabraq Ibraheem Al-Shouk
Rapporteurs: Dr. Guiti Etemad, Dr. Pooya Alaedini
Date: Sunday, 29 November 2015
Time: 13:30 – 15:45
Drawing on the results of national pilot surveys, this session will examine:
- Presenting and discussing the results of testing the Identification Criteria in pilot surveys;
- Agree on a set of core identification indicators, as well as a set of additional adaptive indicators for each settlement;
- Contributing to draft guidelines for surveys throughout the region; and
- The inclusion of results in a slum information database.
This session is based on the results of other preparatory workshops organized at national level. I think there will be one presentation on the results of those workshops. In another presentation, documenting a sample case will be presented and discussed. A discussion on impediments to contribution to this data base will follow.
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