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Finding Inspiration - for you and your clients
After a few weeks of inspirational slumber, I decided to take the bull by the proverbial horns and take the subject head on. Today I am going to address the topic of Inspiration - Three quick and easy tips on how to inspire yourself and your clients.
- Instagram
You should be using Instagram already to create and display a digital portfolio of your work and propel your personal and professional brand forward. However, Instagram should also be your source of inspiration. Make sure you follow fellow nail techs that inspire but do not stop there.
Instagram goes beyond its social media channel capabilities and it will be able to provide you with your feed of dreams if you know what inspires you. You should be following fashion houses to make sure you stay on top of seasonal trends. And do not forget your personal inspiration areas. For me it is graphic design and illustration, they bring me so much joy and inspiration. I make sure that I follow accounts on Instagram related with these topics so that I can see imagery in my feed that will later inspire some of my designs.
Instagram now also boasts a feature that further enhances its inspirational streak. You can save images by bookmarking them on your profile. You can even create different "folders" for different purposes and save all the images that inspire you there. You can read more about this feature in their blog.
- Pinterest
Now, if you are a Nail Tech or any other type of Beauty Industry professional and you have never heard of Pinterest, you were either born inspired or you've been living under a rock. Pinterest is a social network that allows users to visually share, and discover new interests by posting (known as 'pinning' on Pinterest) images or videos to their own or others' boards (i.e. a collection of 'pins,' usually with a common theme) and browsing what other users have pinned. You can create an account for your beauty business and use that as a digital portfolio much like Instagram, however you can organize your content in a way that is easily found throughout the web and the focus will be on the imagery and the boards as opposed to the more social side aspect of the connections (unlike Instagram).
You can create "mood" boards that can inspire you as well where the above advice applies. Make sure you follow your favourite trendsetters, topics you like, similar boards, pins and inners to your taste. Pinterest will give you some bonus points if you are also blogging for your business (such as meself). It is a well-known tool to propel your Blog forward by attracting traffic. You simply need to make sure you create some beautiful portrait images that really sell your posts. Peg Fitzpatrick, author and social media expert has an amazing board for her "Ultimate Guide on Pinterest" - be sure to check it out.
- Your Nails!
This is one is geared towards your clients more so than yourself. I can speak from experience here as I don't think I have ever worn a set of nails that were not afterwards requested by my clients. Make sure you really display your skills and your range of products on your nails. I will swear to you that if you wear it your clients will want it. Furthermore, make sure you use them as practice for new techniques and you post photos of your own nails on Social Media. Particularly if you are rocking a new product or a new technique!
If you want to learn a bit more about how to use Instagram or Pinterest for inspiration and to help you run your business I highly suggest you find yourself some good materials to read and learn from online. I use YouTube and Skillshare to make the most of both channels. YouTube has really become a source of DIY and online tutoring. And Skillshare is a very affordable source of training. You can use my referral link and get two free months of their premium service through this link. As a disclaimer, you can register to Skillshare for free and you are not forced into a premium subscription as some of their content if free. However you do get a lot more content and full courses if you subscribe to their premium services and using my referral link also provides me with a free month, which I would be most grateful for. I swear by it and a number of skills I've learnt there!
As a rule of thumb, you have two main sources of inspiration, your own experiences in the real world and what you see out there on the world wide web. The three tips above are the edge of a huge iceberg you can unveil if you set your mind to it. Anything on your day to day can fuel your inspiration if you are in the right mindset. Make sure you take a few minutes every day to get inspired!
Let me know what your tips and tricks for creative inspiration are down below in the comment section.
Also be sure to check me out on Instagram and Pinterest as well as my other Social media accounts.


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Omni-Channel Retailing: When Online And Offline Blend Harmoniously
Retailing is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as the "activity of selling goods to the public in store or on the Internet." However the definition has encountered main changes after the advent of the Dot-Com boom, gaining the upper hand in the purchase experience with Omni-Channel Retailing. Therefore, the aim of this e-paper is to review this definition. To explain Why and How Omni-Channel Retailing is removing the word "or".
The current situation exhibits the two channels not as distinct elements but more as a unified area without walls, where the perception of offline and online become invisible (Brynjolfsson, Hu & Rahman, 2013). A theoretical study of the most relevant steps of retail development is further analyzed with a focus on Omni-Channel Retailing, considered by a wide range of professionals and researches as the future to enhance sales and brands (Liebmann, 2013). In addition, for the purpose of the analysis, case study on the retailer Decathlon will be conducted.
A Journey From Traditional Offline To Omni-Channel Retailing
Looking at the retail industry in detail, to reach Omni-Channel Retailing, one can see that it has undergone four radical milestones in the last three decades (Rigby, 2011; Verhoef, Kannan & Inman, 2015).
- 1st MILESTONE - Until the early 1990's, only two generic types of retailers characterized the retail industry. Some companies operated as a traditional retailer, also called physical brick and mortar store, where the delivery of information and fulfillment of the demand was implemented exclusively offline. While others, defined as catalog retailer, received the order via mail or telephone (Bell, Gallino & Moreno, 2014).
- 2nd MILESTONE - The biggest disruptive change arose with the widespread usage of online and the digitalization around the mid-90s. Companies like Amazon.com started to embrace what they called online shopping or e-commerce. (Rigby, 2011). As a result, several e-tailers rode on the crest of the wave of the demand of extensive online shopping for new categories such as shopping avoiders, necessity users, new technologist and time starved (Ghauri & Cateora, 2014).
Customers realized that online shopping had several advantages. Some of them are the search selection, cheaper and easily comparable price and the convenience of purchasing whenever and wherever they want (Rigby, 2011). But still, no interaction with offline was present as with Omni-channel Retailing.
- 3rd MILESTONE - The decisive step was the move towards multi-channel operations. The objective was to enhance the company's position creating both an enlarged engagement and a binding relationship with the consumers who can either access their favorite brand online or offline (Verhoef, Kannan & Inman, 2015). With an exponential growth rate in online shopping (Deloitte, 2015) and the necessity to feel and fit products with non-digital attributes like apparel, both traditional retailers and e-tailers realized that solely relying on a single channel was no longer enough (Bell, Gallino & Moreno, 2014). However, although companies have focused their efforts to align brand touch points and increase accessibility, these strategies are characterized by the presence of separated retail channels (Verhoef, Kannan & Inman, 2015). They are frequently managed separately within the firm, unlike in Omni-channel, where they are developed together. Therefore, channels coexist without the possibility for the customers to trigger interaction, nor the possibility for retailer to control integration (Anderson et al. 2010).
- 4th MILESTONE - The retail landscape has reached its last phase called Omni-Channel Retailing alongside the intensive usage of new digital channels, such as mobile phones, tablets and especially social media as a tool of integrating and interconnecting the buying experience. The introduction of Omni-Channel strategies aimed at emphasizing the interplay between countless channels and brand reshapes the retail context in such a way the distinction between different channels became blurred (Verhoef, Kannan & Inman, 2015). Omni-Channel Retailing needs to fully satisfy the customers' demand through a seamless sales experience that merges the benefits of brick and mortar store with the information-rich experience of online shopping (Rigby, 2011). In this way, retailers can ensure that each time a customer comes in contact with the brand, they will get the same high quality. Therefore, Omni-Channel Retailing creates a unique perception in consumers' minds worldwide and a coherent image of the companies around their channels.
Given the importance for retailers to be up-to-date on this issue, an in-depth discussion has to be warranted. A theoretical and analytical review of the concept of Omni-Channel Retailing when applied to brand management will be provided in the next paragraph.
Why Is Omni-Channel Retailing A Key Driver To Success?
Much have been written over the past few years on the topic of Omni-Channel Retailing. Beck and Rygl (2015) defined the term as "the set of activities involved in selling merchandise or services through all widespread channels, whereby the customer can trigger full channel interaction and/or the retailer controls full channel integration" (p.175). When adopting Omni-Channel strategies retailers need to be capable to enhance their brands in a myriad of channels. Websites, physical stores, social media, direct mail, catalogs, call centers, mobile devices, televisions, are just some of the countless examples (Rigby, 2011).
Nevertheless, the term Omni-Channel Retailing begins to appear as a cause of today's consumer behavior. It is not uncommon for consumers to switch across channels and devices such as laptop, mobile devices or tablets when choosing which product they want to buy and especially where to buy it (Liebmann, 2013). As a result, Omni-Channel Retailing best responds to increased customer demand without compromises. On one side they claim the advantages of digitalization such as the almost unlimited selection, price transparency and the complete and personalized recommendations from friends and experts. On the other side, they want to benefit from physical stores features, such as direct interaction with salespersons or touch the product in a engaged shopping experience (Rigby, 2011).
Consistency and interconnection in Omni-Channel Retailing leads customers to care about the trustworthiness of the brand and never doubt through which channel the retailer is selling.
To emphasize the importance of Omni-Channel, a 2015 eMarketer report about the retail industry, shows that sales exceeded $22 trillion in 2015, (5.6% increase from 2014) of which the retail e-commerce sales account for 7.4%. In addition, an estimate by 2019 shows how the retail e-commerce will account for 12.8% of retail purchases (eMarketer, 2015). Also the 2016 IAB report about mobile commerce has investigated the ongoing Omni-Channel trend. It exhibits that 75% of mobile Internet users have used their smartphone/tables as a mean of purchase in the past 6 months. On top of that, mobile purchases and payments account for 31% of total monthly purchases (IAB, 2016).
Furthermore, succeeding in the Omni-Channel Retailing world is more complex than expected. Customers' awareness not only evolves with the company-generated marketing effort. It is also influenced by online communities, blog discussions, products reviews and friends' word-of-mouth from Facebook and Twitter (Gensler et al., 2013). Therefore, to achieve remarkable results in Omni-Channel Retailing, companies need to guarantee persuasive and consistent information about the brand and its product to reduce any obstacles in the buying experience (Bell, Gallino & Moreno, 2014). This can be accomplished through enhanced data and details which decrease uncertainty, as well as options that permit retailers to deliver their product in the most convenient and profitable way (Bell, Gallino & Moreno, 2014).
There are several ways companies can implement Omni-Channel Retailing. One possibility is having mobile devices such as tablets in the store, where customers can seek information and order their products (e.g., Apple Stores). Another, through in-store Wi-Fi networks, is addressing communication and tracking consumers' behavior. The following case study will illustrate how Decathlon succeeded in implementing Omni-Channel Retailing.
2 Decathlon's Effective Omni-Channel Retailing Strategies
Nominated for the 2016 Omni-Channel Award, Decathlon, the "network of innovative retail chain and brands providing enjoyment for all sports people" (Decathlon, n.d.) best represent how Omni-Channel Retailing leads to success in the retail industry (E-Commerce summit, n.d). In the last years Decathlon has implemented several strategies that takes the company further down the route of being a seamless Omni-Channel Retailer. However, for the purpose of the analysis the "Click and Collect" and "The Decathlon eXperience" will be taken as most valuable examples (Bell, Gallino & Moreno, 2014; Asia Media Group, n.d.)
- Defined by Bell, Gallino and Moreno (2014) as "BOPS - buy online, pick up in store," (p.48) the "Click and Collect" is a relevant example of Omni-Channel Retailing. Hence, Decathlon implemented it as a bridge between the strengths of its online and offline store. The aim of this Omni-channel strategy is to enable the consumer to purchase the desired product from the online shop and then collect it at a physical store or in one of the parcel lockers around the city (Beck & Rygl, 2015; Clements, 2016). To this extent, firstly, consumers can get detailed information about the brand, price or availability and buy from every place they want to. Second, they can have immediate accessibility avoid waiting for the product delivery, which is one of the online shopping weaknesses. Conversely, besides increasing customers' loyalty, retailers can sell additional products others than the one that drove the initial visit and build stronger relationships with the customers. Thus, Omni-Channel Retailing strengthens both brand recognition and consumers satisfaction, wowing the consumer with a completely interactive shopping experience.
- Nevertheless, Decathlon did not stop here. It improved its Omni-Channel Retailing to what could be seen as the shop of the future. Decathlon entered Singapore solely with its online shop for 2 years (Loras, 2016). Then, they decided to expand into a physical space, with the so-called "The Decathlon eXperience," (Asia City Media Group, n.d.), bearing in mind the importance of the offline. Decathlon removed cashiers and therefore cashes transactions, a breakthrough innovation in Omni-Channel Retailing. This provides consumers with two options. If certain about their purchase, they can complete the payment online via computers arranged for them inside the store, immediately bringing the product home or arranging for home delivery. If unsure, they can make their purchase at home from the online shop based on their in-store experience (Loras, 2016). In conclusion, along with the presence of salespersons to provide any type of information, this innovative purchasing process represents exactly how brand awareness and loyalty can be increased through Omni-Channel Retailing.
Benefits Of Omni-Channel Retailing In A Nutshell
- Omni-Channel Retailing represents the present and the future. To satisfy both todays customers and digital natives in the future, online and offline need to be complementary and interchangeable;
- The widespread usage of mobiles, tablets and social media, alongside the innovation flood, requires companies to fulfill consumer demand with the same quality throughout multiple channels - which is achievable through Omni-Channel Retailing;
- Omni-Channel Retailing cannot be seen only as a lifeline but a competitive advantage. It needs to engage customers interest, cultivate word of mouth and develop an accurate and coordinated thinking;
- Decathlon Omni-Channel strategies are tangible solutions every retailer should observe and implement.
Given the importance of Omni-Channel Retailing not only as a way to increase sales but also to enhance brand position, awareness and loyalty, your organization has the extraordinary opportunity become the leader of tomorrow.
This analysis only adopts the concept of Omni-Channel Retailing from a large retailers point of view. However, is this concept also suitable for smaller retailers? Can smaller companies with a tight budget achieve remarkable results?
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I love squats and deadlifts. Like really love squats and deadlifts. You can bet that if I'm writing a program, there's a pretty good chance it will feature a number of squat and deadlift variations.
And why shouldn't it? They are important motor patterns, they build strength and size, can improve posture, all whilst having a direct carry over to athletic performance.
But with that in mind, I feel like we can sometimes fall into a bit of trap, and focus too much on these exercises alone. If we take a step back and a look at an individual's goals, the inclusion of single leg exercises can often go a long way in helping achieve our desired results.
Here are a few of the main reasons why I like to include single leg work into my programs.
Single Leg Stability
When training one leg at a time using single leg squat or deadlift variations, there is a significantly greater stability component than when training bilaterally.
This means that the muscles around the hip (think Glute max and glute med in particular) and trunk have to work that much harder to maintain proper pelvic alignment and femur position (avoid valgus collapse of the knee).
This increased stability has the potential to carry over to everyday movements such walking up and down stairs, or stepping down from something high, as well as improving our athletic performance during sprinting, rapid changes of direction, or single leg bounding movements.
Because if we really think about, most sport specific movements (with the exception of powerlifting and olympic lifting) are performed on one leg, and developing an adequate amount of stability on one leg is only going to improve our ability to perform these movements.
Increased workout density
When doing single leg work, we effectively have to do twice the number of reps. I realise that each leg is only doing the prescribed number of reps, but in regards to the rest of the body, its working hard to maintain stability, hold heavy weights and maintain postural position for twice as long as it would during a bilateral exercise.
This means that there is going to be an increase in total work done per session, which has the potential to improve strength and hypertrophy, and also promote fat loss.
On top of that, assuming your using dumbbells as your main form of external loading, it wouldn't be unlikely to see increased grip strength along with an increase in mass through the forearms and upper back as well.
So to summarize. More Gainzzzz.
Reduced Neural Fatigue
Large bilateral exercises use greater total load, and as such are heavily taxing on the nervous system. By reducing the amount of bilateral exercises we do, and substituting them for single leg exercises (not forever! – just occasionally, like during a deload, or a period where you're getting considerable fatigue from life's many stressors), we reduce total load used and therefore neural fatigue.
This is a way that we can still see improvements in lower body strength and hypertrophy, without completely running ourselves into the ground. Do something like this may be beneficial for a 4-6 week period, as a way to refresh whilst still seeing improvements in strength and size, which are likely to carryover to bilateral exercises when we start performing them more regularly again.
Awesome. So now what?
Start doing some single leg work!
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Interesting comments on the blog, Brewed Fresh Daily, about Cleveland and its strategic plan.
Ed Morrison · Does Cleveland have a sensible plan to shrink?
February 25th, 2009
The same question arises in Detroit:
Commentary: Will next mayor continue Detroit's death spiral?
Cleveland can look to Youngstown…where the city has developed an international reputation for confronting reality and finding opportunity.
Smaller is Better for Youngstown, Ohio The Incredible Shrinking City
In regional economic development, demography defines your trajectory.
The Greater Cleveland Partnership, some years ago, published a strategy named Cleveland on the Edge.
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Persoff, Joanna Channah (2016) The reading prism: questioning literary texts within a reading community to develop active independent readers. Doctoral thesis (PhD), University of Sussex.
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The introduction of a literature programme (emphasising the teaching of thinking skills) as part of the Israeli English curriculum, led to this qualitative action research case study. The rationale for this study was further strengthened by two concerns. First, self-proclaimed readers (readers who claim they read a lot) read literature superficially. Second, even when teachers enable richer discussions through open-ended questions and implied use of reading comprehension strategies (RCS), pupils do not appropriate these strategies for their own reading. The year-and-a-half long study was conducted with 53 pupils from two advanced classes in two secondary schools. It began by looking at whether self-proclaimed readers were aware of the RCS they use while reading and how this knowledge or lack of it influenced their reading. The findings revealed that pupils use RCS haphazardly due to lack of awareness of what they are doing or need to do while reading. Consequently, a reading strategy PaRDeS was designed and implemented with the idea that pupils would appropriate it.
The data analysed through constructive-interpretive-hermeneutic methods shows the effects on pupils' reading during and after the implementation of the PaRDeS reading strategy (a question generating strategy based on the Ministry's thinking skills). The study reveals how metacognitive discussions improved pupils' awareness of what they were doing and enhanced their use of PaRDeS. Furthermore, the study observes how the strategy can be improved by using it within a community of readers. Thus, pupils moved from the periphery of the classroom space to the centre as they appropriated the strategy and took control of their discussions and therefore their comprehension.
The study also reveals that using PaRDeS helps pupils understand that inference is central to constructing understanding of literary texts. In addition, the strategy causes pupils to view texts as multi-layered and enables them to read iteratively to create a global meaning that is greater than the sum of understanding of each part of the text. This synergy is further enhanced when pupils bring their questions to the community to analyse texts from different perspectives.
Synergy led to the central finding of this study, an understanding of why PaRDeS may improve reading comprehension. The study concludes that a reading prism is created due to the PaRDeS question types, the scaffolding of the strategy and its utilisation in the community. This prism is constructed from six points: reader, text, author, contexts of knowledge and experience, teacher/facilitator and participants in a reading community. As the points of the reading prism interact, the hermeneutic space is established in which hermeneutic dialogue occurs. Close observation of what is happening within the hermeneutic space reveals that because of the interaction between the points, pupils use several reading styles iteratively and that these reading styles enhance thinking styles. Consequently, pupils co-created enriched textual interpretation, which also led to individual creative analysis through writing assignments.
To conclude, this study suggests that when an environment is created to implement and use PaRDeS, the resulting synergy between members of the learning community leads to enhanced thinking necessary for both enriched understanding of the text and the development of active independent readers.
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|Fresh market at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel
Friday, January 31, 2014
Fresh market at Wiregrass tomorrow
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Color in Wesley Chapel sky this morning
Monday, January 27, 2014
96 Townhomes proposed for Seven Oaks
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Tampa 2nd in top moving destinations for 2013
Penske truck rentals has published the top 10 moving destinations in the US and Tampa/Sarasota was second!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Florida Homebuyer Stats
The Florida Association of Realtors has released the stats of 2013 Florida homebuyers:
- 27 percent were first time buyers compared to 38% nationally
- The typical Florida buyer was 55 years old and first time buyer was 34 years old
- The median household income of the Florida buyer was $82,100
- 66 percent were married couples
- 22% were new homes
- The typical home was 1,900 sq. ft., had 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and was built in 1996
- 76% of the homes purchased were single family detached homes
- The typical Florida homebuyer searched for 10 weeks and viewed 10 homes
- Real estate agents were viewed as a useful information source for 97% of those who used an agent while searching for a home
- 87% were satisfied with the home buying process
- 23% - Desire to own a home
- 12% - Retirement
- 8% - Job related relocation
- 8% - Desire for larger home
- 8% - Desire for smaller home
Home sellers and the selling experience:
- The typical Florida sellers lived in their home for nine years
- Sellers typically sold their homes for 96% of list price
- 52% of sellers reduced the list price of their home at least once
- 32% of sellers offered incentives--most often assistance with home warranty policies and closing costs
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
It's now Pasco-Hernando State College!
|Pasco-Hernando State College sign unveiling at Porter Campus
Stonemill Artisan Bakery and Desserts opening soon
|Stonemill Artisan Bakery and Desserts
Honor says he expects to open no later than Valentine's Day and will be offering a wide variety of fresh baked breads, French macarons and other pastries and desserts. The new bakery is located in the Village Market at BBD and SR 54 in Wesley Chapel. This sounds like a great new concept for our area. Imagine fresh baked bread delivered to your door!
Monday, January 20, 2014
" The Big W " at The Shops at Wiregrass
Yesterday I noticed this recently planted "Big W" at The Shops at Wiregrass.
Does anyone remember what film in the 1960's is about a mad race to find "The Big W"?
It's "The Big W" from the movie that came out just over 50 years ago that inspired "The Big W" in The Shops at Wiregrass sign:
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel takes off in 2014
There are clear signs that Wiregrass Ranch will take off in 2014! There is lots going on right now that will add to some pretty impressive development already in place including Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel and The Shops at Wiregrass.The $45 million Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch opened this week:
Porter Campus (Soon to be renamed Pasco Hernando State College.), features a classroom building linked by a plaza to the library building, built above a three story parking deck. It has four floors, 10 classrooms, four computer labs, four science labs, eight health labs, a library, teaching/learning center, and a career and testing center. The new campus is located on 60 acres of property. A name change for the school to Pasco Hernando State College is scheduled to be announced on January 21, 2014. Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrations that will be held on January 22, 2014 at each campus to commemorate this significant milestone in the College's history. Refreshments will be served following brief presentations at the: Students, faculty, and staff are invited to a celebration to be held in the Conference Center (Building B) on January 22, 2014 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The new campus is located just south of SR 56 on Mansfield Blvd.
The first residential Wiregrass Ranch community is under construction and models should open this spring with approximately 1,200 homes planned to be built:
A 200,000 sq. ft. Walmart is under construction on SR 54 and Wiregrass Ranch Blvd. and should open within months:
A second residential community for Wiregrass Ranch is planned/under review with 585 projected homes:
Raymond James Financial continues discussions with Pasco County regarding the purchase of 65 acres of Wiregrass Ranch property for the purpose of a future campus. The multi-building
campus is expected to be between 500,000 and 1,000,000 sq. ft. and bring 750 jobs to Wesley Chapel. The location under consideration is in the heart of Wiregrass at SR 56 and Wiregrass Ranch Blvd.:
Lastly, land has been purchased between The Shops at Wiregrass and Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel for the construction of medical offices.
Expect other announcements of additional development in the coming months.
Russ Perlowski, People's Choice Realty, 813.505.7460.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Suncoast Arts Fest 2014!
Pictures taken today at The Suncoast Arts Fest 2014 at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Don't forget to visit the chalk artists in front of Dillard's!
Suncoast Arts Fest 2014 today & tomorrow at Wiregrass
Don't forget to visit the Suncoast Arts Fest 2014 at The Shops at Wiregrass today and tomorrow. Above is a picture I took today of Master Painter, Lisa Russo.
South Tampa chalk artist, BK Lyons. Don't miss the chalk artists in front of Dillard's!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Out with the old and in with the new...
|Wesley Chapel Super Buffet
Wednesday, January 08, 2014
January 2014 Wesley Chapel Home Prices
More than half of the single family homes listed for sale in MLS in Wesley Chapel have an asking price of less than $300,000 and the median list price is just under $280,000.
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Polar vortex reaches Tampa
The polar vortex reached Tampa last night. Fortunately we didn't have a freeze and the tropical flowers are still blooming. A high of 45 degrees is forecast for today.
Monday, January 06, 2014
2014 Wesley Chapel Real Estate Report
- 14% more homes were sold
- Distressed sales dropped from 45% of total reported sales to 31%
- The yearly average sold price per square foot increased 13% to $92.35
- The average sales price was 8.6% higher
*Sales information reported in MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Sunday, January 05, 2014
2014 Real Estate Report For New Tampa (Zip code 33647)
Additional points of interest:
- Distressed sales made up 22% of the total reported single family New Tampa home sales in 2013 which is down from 28% in 2012.
- Cash sales of single family homes in New Tampa in 2013 made up 33% of all reported sales compared to 28% in 2012.
- The quantity of homes sold in New Tampa in 2013 was 19% greater than in 2012.
- The average reported sales price of single family homes in New Tampa in 2013 was $293,405.
*Information reported in our local MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed
Friday, January 03, 2014
Demo of Wesley Chapel McDonalds
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This article throws light upon the ten five year plans for planning and resource development in India.
First Five Year Plan (1951-56):
The basic objective in this Plan was to restore the equilibrium of the economy between pre-Second World War and pre-Partition period. This Plan had also the aim to begin a dynamism in the economic process from the absolute stagnation during British rule. All-round balanced development of the Indian economy and enhancement of national income also received priority.
Due emphasis were laid down on all-round agricultural development because the country was then passing through acute shortage of food-grains. To save the country from large-scale food-grain imports, definite steps were declared to increase agricultural productivity through extension of irrigation facilities in the remote areas and implementation of different power projects.
Allocation of funds:
Initially, Rs. 2,069 crores were allocated for the expenditure of this Plan but due to some anomalies in the allocation and rectification due to price hike, actual expenditure came down to Rs. 1,960 crores. Agriculture received the maximum outlay of Rs. 354 crores for its all-round development.
The total expenditure and allocation in different sectors of this plan was as follows:
In the First Five Year Plan, national income in India had gone up to 19.3%, growth in each year was slightly higher than 3.5%. Though agriculture was ear-marked as a special area for development, growth of agriculture in this period fell short of expectation. As agriculture received maximum patronage, it was not possible to invest highly on industrial development.
The major strategy followed in this Plan was not very clear but agricultural development was taken as a way out for future industrial development. The surplus labour force in agricultural sector was taken as a potential source for future industrial development. Development of infrastructure in agriculture was also an important objective in the First Five Year Plan.
Second Five Year Plan (1956-61):
The major objectives of this Plan was to achieve equality in income and wealth distribution. The development of the down-trodden and low-income group people was the main targets.
This Plan had at least four major objectives:
1. Enhancement of national income.
2. Rapid industrialization and creation of infrastructural facilities for further development of industries.
3. Creation of additional employment.
4. Bridging the gap between the poor and the rich through imposition of taxes on the wealthy.
This Plan was perhaps the trend-setter to achieve a socialistic economy. Unlike the First Five Year Plan, which emphasized on agriculture, this Plan stressed on rapid industrialization. The basic and core industries, like iron and steel, heavy chemicals, engineering and machine building industry got a strong impetus.
Allocation of funds:
Initially Rs. 4,800 crores were ear-marked for the total expenditure of the Second Plan. But fund shortage forced the planners to curtail the amount to Rs. 4,600 crores.
The Plan outlays in different sectors were:
In the Second Five Year Plan, national income increased by 4% per year. At the end of the Plan, total food grain production went up to 82 million tonnes, 32 million tonnes more than the First Plan. Apart from food-grain production, major cash crops like sugar cane, cotton and jute production increased substantially. During this Plan, the industrial growth and its diversification were remarkable.
In the First and Second Plans, three new steel plants were constructed under public sector. Capacity of two existing private sector steel plants were doubled. Numerous heavy manufacturing and engineering industries were also set up under public sector. In this Plan, for the first time, cement, paper and chemical industries came into being.
To provide fertilizers in the agricultural sector, various nitrogenous, urea and ammonium phosphate plants were set up. Proper stress was given to manufacture some basic drugs like penicillin indigenously. In the high-technology sectors, synthetic fibres, polyethylene, caustic soda, soda ash and sulphuric acid plants had been constructed.
Industrial production index rose to 194 in 1960-61 (taken 1950-51 as a base = 100). Production of some minerals also increased considerably in this Plan Period. Production of coal and iron ore touched the figure of 55.7 and 13 million tonnes from 1950-51 production of 32-8 and 3 million tonnes, respectively.
Third Five Year Plan (1961-66):
Commenced in 1961. In this Plan thrust areas were identified on the basis of the performance of the last two Plans.
At least five objectives were taken for all-round development of the country:
1. Creation of additional employment and optimum use of human resource of the country.
2. At least 5% annual growth of national income and execution of proposed measures to sustain the growth rate.
3. Attainment of agricultural self-sufficiency.
4. Generation of national resources to reduce the growing dependence on imported industrial raw materials.
5. Rapid industrialization, particularly growth of iron and steel, heavy chemicals and fuel resource received priority.
Allocation of funds:
Rs. 7,500 crores were allocated but after the end of the Plan, total expenditure went up to Rs. 8,631 crores.
The failure of the Second Plan enlightened the planners and they came to realize the need for a 'balanced approach'. Their recommendations suggested agriculture should be given as much priority as is given to industry.
However, while emphasizing on agriculture, the Third Plan proposed to continue the industrialization through promotion and development of heavy industries. Throughout the preparatory stages of the Plan, a good number of authorities became associated with the Planning Commission, to ensure by their expertise, the balanced nature of the Plan.
Though this Plan was the most satisfactory among the first three Plans, the outcome of the Third Plan was unfortunately at variance with the promise the Plan carried at the outset. None of its targets including increase in national and per capita incomes, food-grain production, industrial growth, employment provision etc. was achieved.
Various difficulties arose in the course of implementing the Plan Programmes. At the beginning, outbreak of the India-China (1962-63) and India-Pakistan (1965-66) wars made resource mobilization a difficult task. Secondly, the serious monsoon failure in 1964-65 and bad weather conditions during 1965-66 caused a fall in agricultural production.
The resultant effect was the delay in launching the 4th Plan by three years. Meanwhile, development continued through three ad hoc annual Plans during the period 1966-69. The increase in output of major consumer goods is given in the following table. During the Third Plan, national income increased at a rate of 2-2% per year. At the end of the Plan, food-grain production increased to 89 million tonnes from 82 million tonnes at the beginning. Sugar and cloth production remained practically stationary throughout the Plan. Among the industries, production of paper registered a sharp increase.
The industrial progress was inconsistent and sluggish. Apart from paper only aluminum, automobile, machine tools and petroleum products registered some improvement though core industries like steel and fertilizer failed to achieve their targets.
Some projects started in the earlier Plans were inaugurated during the Third Plan. On the whole, performance of this Plan was unsatisfactory. Due to Indo-Pak war in 1965 and bad monsoon in 1966-69, instead of launching more Five Year Plans, three annual Plans were formulated and taken as a continuation of Third Five Year Plan.
Fourth Five Year Plan (1969-74):
The two main objectives of the Fourth Plan were:
1. Growth with stability.
2. Progressive achievement of self-reliance.
The Planning Commission had also envisaged a growth-rate of over 5% per annum during the Plan Period and a general growth-rate of 5% per annum for food production.
Other objectives were:
1. Promotion of social justice and equality.
2. Reduction in income-disparity
3. Correction of regional imbalance.
4. Increasing the role of the public sector in the growth process.
It was hoped that increased production of food-grains would help to build up a massive buffer stock of food-grains which could be used effectively during the period of bad harvest.
The target for industrial growth was set at 8-12%. The sustained industrial growth had been taken as the basis for continuous industrialization.
Allocation of funds:
Initially Rs. 24,812 crores were ear-marked for the total expenditure of the Fourth Plan. Out of this, the public sector was expected to spend Rs. 15,902 crores and the remaining Rs. 8,910 crores from the private sector.
The Plan outlays in different sectors was as follows:
In the Fourth Five Year Plan, a new agricultural strategy namely 'Green Revolution' was adopted. The overall objective of this Plan was the complete revival of the economy from the set-back it received during the post Indo-Pak War period. But, except in the export sector, it failed to achieve the respective target. The increase in national income was just 3.5% in the last years and even negative in the early years.
Performance of agricultural sector was also dismal. Total food-grain production was below the target of 5% per annum. At the end of this Plan, food-grain production was far less than the 129 million tonnes target. Only in the case of wheat production, performance was satisfactory. Taking 1969-70 as the base year (100), agricultural production index went up to only 112-4 in 1973-74. In the field of irrigation, at the end of 1973-74, 44 million hectare land came under potential irrigation.
During the Fourth Plan, industrial growth rate also came down to 5% in 1973-74 from 6% in 1969-70. Total investment of industrial development form public sector was considered to be around 2,700 crores. In iron and steel, fertilizers and coal industry, amount of investment was far less than expectation.
Reasons behind the poor performance in industry in this Plan Period were:
(1) Lack of capital;
(2) Lack of raw materials, specially steel and other non-ferrous metals;
(3) Labour problem.
At the end of this Plan, industrial sector tried to revive the set-back it received in the early period.
Fifth Five Year Plan (1974-79):
This Plan had two distinct phases, namely the draft outline and final Plan. This Plan was prematurely terminated on March 31, 1978. The very first year of the Fifth Plan witnessed an unprecedented 23% rise of prices. The repeated price-hike of petroleum disrupted the economy.
The draft Plan envisaged overall growth rate of G.N.P. to 5-5%. But during the end of 1975, partial stability of the economy was restored. Gradually food-grain production increased to 120 million tonnes while industrial production registered a rise of 5-7% in 1975-76.
Two basic objectives of the Fifth Plan were:
1. Removal of poverty.
2. Achievement of economic self-sufficiency.
In this Plan, for the first time, a minimum programme was included to promote social justice.
These programme included:
(1) Elementary education,
(2) Public health facilities,
(3) Drinking water to all,
(4) Communication to all places,
(5) Shelter to all,
(6) Improvement of slum areas, and
(7) Rural electrification.
Allocation of funds:
Initially Rs. 53,411 crores was ear-marked for the total expenditure for the Plan. Later on, due to increasing demands of fund, it was revised to Rs. 69,300 crores. Out of the total expenditure, public sector outlay was Rs. 39,287 crores.
The Plan outlays in different sectors were:
The performance of the agricultural sector, during the first three years of the Plan was more or less satisfactory. Food-grain production touched a high of 121 million tonnes in 1975-76. In this year, agricultural production index increased to 125%.
However, in 1976-77, production came down to 111-6 million tonnes and the agricultural index touched the low of 116-3. In 1977-78, bumper crop in agricultural sector helped to tide over the crisis when the agricultural production index touched the staggering figure 138.
At the end of the Fifth Five Year Plan 54-46 million hectares of irrigation potential was created. During the same period total installed capacity of power touched 31-31 million K.W, which constituted 11-39 million K.W. hydel, 19-28 million K.W. thermal and -64 million K.W. nuclear power.
Regarding industrial development, the Fifth Plan stressed the need to curb the import of sophisticated machine parts, and technological know-how. Instead, increasing export was given priority. Expected growth rate in industrial sector was 7 per cent.
But, due to price-hike in several key industries like steel and fertilizers, growth rate in industry received a serious setback and the target could not be achieved. The performance of industrial sector, particularly in 1974 to 1976 was really dismal. But, in 1976-77, industrial sector witnessed a growth rate of 10 per cent. Among the different branches of industry, small scale sector increased at a faster rate.
The Sixth Five Year Plan (1980-85):
It was formulated to remove poverty. The success attained through the earlier Plans and failures in the successive Plans helped immensely to estimate the ability and limitations of the nation.
The major objectives of this Plan were:
1. Eradication of foreign dependence and lifting the maximum number of people above the poverty line.
2. Enhancement of purchasing power to the rural poor.
3. Control of inflation.
4. Attainment of economic stability.
5. Creation of additional employment opportunities.
To achieve the major objectives, this ambitious Plan had primarily set up 5-2 per cent annual growth rate of national income. In this Plan, greater stress was given to develop indigenous sources of energy and creation of stronger industrial infrastructure. Coal, irrigation, energy generation and communication received priority. To generate additional employment to the rural poor animal husbandry, dairying, fishing and small & cottage industry received high government patronage.
Allocation of funds:
Total Sixth Plan outlay was estimated to be Rs. 1,09,291.7 crores. With Rs. 97,500 crores of this amount in the public sector. Among all the sectors, Energy and Industry & mineral development received maximum allocation, followed by Irrigation, Agriculture and Rural Development. Transport development and Village development also received due importance.
In comparison with the Fifth Plan, the public sector outlay in the Sixth Plan represents an increase of 80 per cent in real terms.
At the beginning of the Sixth Plan, the economic condition in India was in a shattered condition. Recurrence of drought, mounting unemployment and spiralling price of essential commodities revealed the brittle and sad condition of the economy.
At this juncture, the overall performance of Sixth Plan was not disheartening. The economy achieved the targeted growth rate of 5-2% per annum. This success was possible because of the good performance in agriculture. Compared to agricultural success, industrial output fell short of the target.
Achievements and targets in this Plan is shown:
The growth in the agricultural sector was impressive in the latter half of the plan period. Agricultural production index came down to 177 in 1979-80, but stepped up to 135-3 in 1980-81 and finally to 142-9 in 1981-82.1982-83 and 1983-84 recorded ups and downs like 137-5 in 1982-83 and 156-4 in 1983-84.
In 1984-85, a combined 67-53 million hectares of irrigation potential was created. Up to 1985, power generation capacity rose to 47,705 M.W. The performance of mining and manufacturing sector was unimpressive. The production of the basic industries like steel, fertilizer, cement, textiles etc. fell short of the targets.
The average growth rate of industry in the Plan period was nearly 6 per cent per year. In this Plan maximum stress was given to use the existing capacity of the manufacturing units to the fullest extent. At the same time, rising of productivity per worker was also taken into account. Some industries like aluminum, zinc, lead, thermoplastics, petrochemicals, electrical and automobiles increased substantially. Production of some consumer goods like T.V., motor cycle, four wheelers increased rapidly.
In sharp contrast with these industries coal, steel, cement, basic drugs, textiles, jute, etc. had a very tough time to achieve the target production. However, within this Plan Period, giant 500 M.W. power plant installation and bigger fertilizer plant erection has been achieved. Sudden rise of electronic industry in this Plan was a remarkable incident.
The Seventh Five Year Plan (1985-90):
Introduced in November 1985. This Plan was formulated on the basis of performances of the previous Plans. Keeping the long-term gain in mind, this Plan considered futuristic planning as the only way out from the economic inertia of the nation.
The major objectives of this Plan were:
1. Sustained growth of food-grain production,
2. Creation of additional employment to numerous unemployed people,
3. Increasing productivity in all sectors,
4. Modernization of the obsolete, uneconomic establishments,
5. Attainment of economic self-reliance, and
6. Provision of social justice to all.
Allocation of funds:
This Plan envisaged total expenditure of Rs. 1,80,000 crores from public sector. Out of the total outlay, energy sector received 30-5 per cent, followed by agriculture, irrigation and other related programmes (22-9%).
The first three years of this Plan had witnessed one of the worst droughts in recent periods, though in the remaining 2 years monsoonal rainfall was satisfactory and evenly distributed. In the first two years of the Plan, overall growth rate was short than the targeted level of 5 per cent each year.
In agricultural sector, during 1985-86, food-grain production was 150 44 million tonnes, that decreased to 143-42 million tonnes in 1986-87, due to drought, which again came down to 138-41 million tonnes in 1987-88. But, finally, in 1988-89, good rainfall helped to produce a bumper crop and production of food-grain touched a new peak of 172-17 million tonnes. In 1989-90, estimated production was more than 175 million tonnes.
In the field of irrigation, till 1987-88, 73-76 million hectares potential was created. In the case of power sector, Seventh Plan target of installed capacity was 22,245 M.W., out of this 15,999 M.W., thermal, 5,541 M.W., hydel and 705 M.W., was from nuclear power.
Actual addition of power till the end of 1989 was in the order of 4,223 M.W., 2,624-5 M.W., 4,981 M.W., and 4,885 M.W., respectively, in 1985-86, 1986-87, 1987-88, and 1988-89. Another 4,800 M.W., capacity addition is anticipated in 1989-90. In the case of industry, target had been set to achieve 8-7 per cent growth each year. First 4 years of the Plans achieved growth rate of 8-5 per cent each year.
The Eighth Five Year Plan (1992-97):
Introduced in 1992. This plan envisaged commencement of structural adjustment policies along with macro stabilization policies.
The major objectives of this plan were:
1. Restoring order in the balance of payment situation.
2. Keeping high economic growth of 5.6% per annum and maintaining at least 7.5% industrial growth rate.
3. Keeping price of essential commodities stable.
4. Faster economic growth.
5. Faster growth of agro and industrial sector.
6. Checking fiscal deficit.
7. Higher growth rates of export and reduction of import.
Allocation of Funds:
The total expenditure during the entire Eighth Plan was Rs. 4,95,669 thousand crore which is 14.2 per cent higher than previous plan.
The overall achievements of the economy was praiseworthy. Annual average growth rate of the economy was 7.2 per cent recorded in the first four years. Despite severe financial crisis and unfavorable balance of payment position the country had been successful in achieving six per cent growth rate against the target of 5 per cent. For the first time in the history of Indian economy some measures were taken for more liberalization and structural adjustments.
Eighth plan period experienced an average growth rate of 3.9 per cent. Food production has increased from 168.4 million tonnes to 199.4 million tonnes at the end of the plan.
The anticipated potential creation and utilization in major, medium and minor irrigation are 89.56 and 80.75 million hectares respectively.
By the end of the plan 85% of the country received electricity.
Industrial growth was also consistent in this plan, around 6.6% per annum.
The Ninth Five Year Plan (1997-2002):
Launched in 1997. The major objectives of the plan are:
1. A target of 6.5% G.D.P. growth per annum.
2. Emphasis on the seven identified Basic Minimum Services, i.e. safe drinking water, availability of primary health services, universalization of primary education, nutrition to children etc.
3. Reduction of Government expenditure.
4. Policy of Fiscal consolidation.
5. Decentralization of planning.
6. Implementation of Panchayati Raj.
The special action plan includes some objectives:
1. Doubling of food production and achievement of self-reliance.
2. Improvement of industrial infrastructure.
3. Improvement of social infrastructure like rural housing, urban housing, health care education, water supply etc.
4. Containing the growth rate of population.
5. Sustainable development and participation of people in development projects.
6. Empowerment of women.
7. Upliftment of SC, ST and other backward class people and minorities.
Target and Achievements:
The Ninth Plan initially fixed up a target of 7 per cent growth rate but considering global and national economy, it had revised it to 6.5%. During first year the growth rate was, however, as low as 5.1% and went up to 6.8% in second year. It will be around 6% in 1999-2000. The total proposal of investment during plan is 2,171 thousand crore.
In Ninth Plan, agriculture is supposed to record 4.5% growth rate where food-grain production target is 234 million tonnes. The first three years witnessed 192, 203 and 201 million tonnes respectively. Production of oil seeds also declined from 25.21 million tonnes in 1998-99 to 21.54 million tonnes in 1999-2000.
The Tenth Five Year Plan (2002-2007):
The tenth five year plan has started in 2002. This plan envisaged a balanced growth of Indian economy, keeping pace with globalization.
The major objectives of the plan are:
1. Overall reduction of poverty and lowering the number below poverty line.
2. Provision of employment to the vast majority of unemployed youth.
3. Encourage schooling to the illiterate and absolute enrolment of schooling within 2007.
4. Reduction of population growth and lowering of population growth rate of 1.62% per annum.
5. Emphasis on female literacy and bridging the gap between male-female literacy.
6. Enhancement of literacy level to 80% within 2007.
7. Providing more care to pregnant woman and reduction of maternal mortality rate (MMR).
8. Provision of more medical facilities to new born and more thrust to bring down infant mortality (IMR) to 45 per 1,000 by 2008.
9. Provision of safe drinking water, to rural areas along with sanitation in each village.
10. Afforestation in rural area.
Planning Commission Deputy Chairman K.C. Panth emphasized on the growth target of 8% per annum. He has given more importance to the role of states to achieve national objective. The plan, for the first time, has given state-wise break up of development targets.
Goals to be achieved:
1. Sustained growth rate over 8% of GDP per year.
2. Doubling the per capita income in coming ten years.
3. Reduction of poverty ratio from 26% to 21% by 2007.
4. Reduction of decadal population growth to 16.2% by 2011.
5. Schooling to all children by 2007.
6. Reduction of gender gaps in literacy and wage rate by 50%.
7. Achievement of 75% literacy rate by 2007.
8. Provision of potable drinking water to all villages.
9. Reduction of infant mortality rate to 45 by 2007.
10. Maternal mortality rate be reduced to 2 by 2007.
11. Afforestation to 25% areas by 2007.
New features:
1. Creation of 50 million job opportunities with special emphasis on employment intensive sectors.
2. Enhancement of low social indicators.
3. Strategy for balanced regional development by differential development strategy.
4. To ensure good governance.
5. Speed up institutional reforms.


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American Apparel's new owner Gildan (Canada based) recently relaunched the American Apparel website. As part of the relaunch, the new owner is providing customers the option to make a choice for globally made vs. American made items for their "Made in USA" capsule. This is a departure from the American Apparel of old that boasted 100% of the product was made in the USA (typically Los Angeles). For the new "Made in USA" capsule, the difference in price ranges from 16-26% lower for the globally made versions. American Apparel notes that the quality is identical and both versions are sweatshop free.
This is the first time I've seen a blunt choice given to the consumer and I'd bet that most consumers will likely choose the global version. What say ye?


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The Council ~ What's Next? Everything Changes in 2017
By saralandon
Channeled message from The Council, December 2016
We are so pleased to have the opportunity to speak with all of you. We have so much information to bring into you. We start by telling you that while our words are important, this is a vibrational experience. You can go back and listen to (read) our words again and again and again, so do not get stuck on them. Feel for the vibration and the energy that is coming through to you in this time. Take this opportunity to ground it in your being, ground it in your body, and receive it fully. We assure you, it will be transformational in your life and in the times to come.
We would like to lay some groundwork, so we are all on the same page. While some of you may be hearing this for the first time, and others have heard it many times, if you tune into what we are bringing forth, you may hear this differently. You may hear this differently, because in this time, in this now moment, everything in your life experiences is about to change. Everything. We would like to start with one thought. We have one thought that we would like each of you to go into.
We would like you to close your eyes for a moment and to quiet your minds and to take a deep breath and feel the powerful beings that you are. Feel the power within you. We would like to ask you a question. We would like you to open your hearts and allow the answer to this question to easily and effortlessly come into your awareness. And the question is this: What is your lifelong dream? What is your lifelong dream? What is the one dream that you came to this life to experience in physical form? What is your lifelong dream, the dream that's been in your heart all along, the one that has never changed? What is your lifelong dream?
Because what we bring forth to you right now is that this is the time, in your now, for you to experience fully in your reality your lifelong dream. That is what is here and available for you now. What is your lifelong dream? There is a knowing within you that knows exactly what it is, exactly what you came here to experience. We are going to explain to you, and we are going to transcend with you, and we are going to rise above all of the things in your human experience that have held you back and kept you from this lifelong dream. Here is where we would like to begin, with a few basics, as we will call them.
We would like to start by talking to you a bit about your vibrational reality. We have discussed this before, but we would like to lay the groundwork so we are all on the same page, sort of say. Number one, if you are not aware of it, you go through cycles in your Earth experience. You go through cycles of your calendars. What you are concluding in this time right now over the next two weeks' (between now and 2017) time period is the conclusion of a powerful chapter of your life – a powerful chapter that has awakened you. It has awakened you or you would not be on this call (reading this). The time period that you have just been concluding – the last nine years of your life – was the time of your great awakening. You are the ones who answered the call to come forth to this planet at this time to be the wayshowers, with very powerful intentions for the Earth experience, and to realize Heaven on Earth and the New Earth for all people.
You – all of you on this call (reading this) – answered the call. This last chapter of your life, which is about to conclude, was about awakening you, about enlightening you, about awakening your consciousness. As you go forward into next year, this is such a powerful time. You must understand that you are entering into an entirely new chapter of new beginnings. Everything is anew for you. You must understand there is a powerful time between the ending and the conclusion of the old chapter, and you stepping into the new chapter.
We will explain to you the understanding of dimensions because we are going to help you understand why this time in the next two to three weeks (between now and 2017) is so very, very powerful for you. You are vibrational beings living in a vibrational life experience. You have beliefs and you have consciousness and you have awareness. But there is also a mass consciousness that is a vibration that is around you – that you have to penetrate and go beyond in order to get beyond the fears and the limitations that are rampant in that mass consciousness. And there are many wonderful beliefs in that mass consciousness. Some of them you may want to make your truth, but many you do not want to make your truth. And so, we're going to explain to you about dimensions.
You are all experiencing the third dimension. The majority of your life experience has been the third dimension. You came forth and into this vibrational reality – into the vibration of the third-dimensional reality. It is the dimension of separation, where you are going about your day in a body and you're separate from those that you interact with all day. You are an individual and they are an individual. And so, there is a great amount of fear that comes with being in the dimension of separation where your perception – your eyes and your hearing and your touch – would tell you that you are separate from these beings. But that is not the truth of you.
Your physical reality that is perceived by your brain is what is in the third dimension – what you can see around you with your eyes and what is interpreted for you (by your brain). Above that is what we will call the fourth dimension, which is a higher vibrational reality. This is your dream state. This is the astral plane. This is where magical things happen. It's where the magic lives. But you must understand that this dimensional reality sits between the fifth dimension and the third dimension, so there are still things playing out in this dimension.
If you think of your dreams, sometimes they are very wonderful and exciting, and great signs and great symbols come in your dreams, but sometimes there are things that are odd and peculiar playing out in your dreams. For many of you, there are not a lot of great fearful things happening in your dreams. You have transcended that piece, but you have odd, peculiar things on that level. That is just showing you what is still active in your vibration, in your life experience.
It is also the dimension where you have imagination, which is a wonderful thing. It's a powerful vibration. Beyond that is the fifth dimension, which is even a higher vibration, and this is the dimension of the New Earth. This is the dimension of oneness. This is the dimension of instant manifestation. This is the dimension of everything manifesting easily and effortlessly for you. What we are telling you is it is possible to live in that vibration at all times. That is the dimension of oneness. This is important. We will come back to this. This is the vibration beyond all fears, all doubts, and all limitations. This is a very powerful place of being in oneness.
And so, we go back for a moment and we tell you that if you understand that this is all a vibrational experience, that there are thoughts that are in your mass consciousness that sit in this layer of your mass consciousness, and that this is a vibration and you understand that. We will tell you that what is coming is a time where the majority of your mass consciousness, especially in the United States where the majority of you are residing – it is a time of celebration. It is a time of magic. It is a time of miracles. It is a time of miraculous things and wonder and make-belief. It is all an exciting time where your mass conscious is naturally more attuned to the fourth dimension of miracles and wonder and imagination.
This allows so much more for you – those who are conscious – to powerfully focus your intentions for instant manifestation. And so, in this time period, as you go into the Solstice around the 21st of your time, and you go into the holiday and you go into this magical season of celebration and festivity, your mass conscious is in a very good place. The vibration as a whole is very high. It is much closer towards fourth-dimension, so your ability to go beyond this is so much easier than ever before. It is so much easier for you.
And so, there is a powerful 10-day time period between December 21st and January 1st as you conclude the old chapter and you step into the new chapter. This is the time where the energy is there for you to manifest in your life experiences your lifelong dream. Now, it is your time. You have been concluding a powerful chapter in your life of awakening and identifying your limitations and the misbeliefs that you have picked up from your mass consciousness from your life experience – you have identified them. There is not one of you that does not have an understanding of what they are. We are here to help you go beyond them. Go beyond them.
We bring in something else that we have not shared with you before. Each and every one of you have guides. You have vibrational beings focusing light and energy on you at all times. Your guides intentionally stay on the other side in the non-physical realm so that they can hold these vibrations – the fifth dimension and higher vibrations – for you, and they can flow these vibrations to you. But if you are in a place of fear – if you are in a place of deep fear – and energy flows to you at that time, you could understand where one might experience mental problems like schizophrenia or other types of mental diseases. They have fears and they have so much energy coming forth to them that they really, really, really begin to believe these fears. And they take these fears in this high energy and they take it into the fourth dimension, which is where it seems very, very, very real, and the imagination can go far beyond the perceptions of the brain.
This is why we talked so much about being impeccable, being impeccable with your creations, and being impeccable with your intentions. This is also why your guides, who are filtering energy to you and flowing energy and light to you, they must be impeccable, as well. This has been a powerful time of understanding how to flow energy to you and through you because you are the ones here anchoring love and light on your planet. You are raising the vibration of your mass consciousness. You are raising the vibration of your mass consciousness to step into the fifth dimension, which is a dimension in the vibration of what you call the New Earth. It is of love. It is about peace and about cooperation. It is about compassion for all beings.
This has been a powerful time of understanding how to flow energy to you, how you could receive it, and hold the vibration so that you could transcend, once and for all, all your fears and your limitations and your limiting beliefs. As we have said to you, all you need to do is reach for a higher vibration and be in this higher vibration and will transcend any of your fears and doubts and limitations. You are stepping into a time where the vibration is such on your planet and flowing through and to you, that you can experience instant manifestation of any of your thoughts and desires. That is why this time period has been so important to you, for you to learn to master your thoughts and your intentions so that you're consciously aware that you are creating your life with your thoughts.
If your thoughts are of fearful things – if your thoughts are of doubts and limitations of what you don't want – and your guides were to filter great amounts of energy to you at that time, your results would not be what you're looking for. Your lifelong dream was not be achievable from that space. This time has been about learning to work together – those of us in non-physical with those of you in the physical. And those of you in the physical, you are the ones who answered the call, who came to this life experience during this very powerful time to be leaders, to be courageous, to be wayshowers, and to birth the New Earth. And we assure you – all of you – no matter what it is, your lifelong dream is tied to that. It is tied to that.
As you step into the next few days in your life experience, you may have noticed (may notice) that your fears feel more awful than ever before, that your doubts seem more awful, that your limitations feel so uncomfortable to you. Anything that needs to be healed in your life has been pushed to the surface and is erupting out of you. It is erupting out of you because it must go. And it must go now. So let it go. Let it go. Let it go. Surrender it. Give it to the light and move forward and walk on.
Because as we have said, the fear, the doubt, the limitation does not belong to you. You have a very short window of time. All of you can do it and all of you have done it and all of you will transcend it, but you have a very short window of time in the next few days to once-and-for-all transcend your fears and limitations because you're stepping into the time of instant manifestation. You are stepping into a very powerful time of realizing your lifelong dream, and the next chapter of your life being so much easier and more effortless, with your power flowing through you. Your guides can flow more and more and more power to you and through you because you are aware of all of this that is going on, and you are impeccably creating and you are joyously creating. You are here at this time because each and every one of you can do this. It doesn't matter who you are or what you have been through, it is now.
We are calling 2017 the "power of one". It is the one year in your calendar – the 2+1+7 of 2017 is a one, a new beginning. It's a time of new beginnings and new chapters, and there is power in that one. There is power because you are going into this next chapter awakened, conscious – every single one of you. This is also the power of one, meaning the power of your oneness with All That Is, the power that is you. The power that is you when you are one with All That Is.
You are powerful – so much more powerful than you know – when you allow yourself to be one with All That Is, and allow the divine plan to work through you, and allow divine will to express through you, and allow divine orchestration to move infinite supply to you easily and effortlessly. And then, the power of one. One world, one universe, one with everything, beyond the dimension of separation, into the fifth dimension of oneness and New Earth, recognizing and knowing that each and every one of you are one. You are one. That is so powerful.
This is a time on your planet that has not happened before. This is the most exciting time, and you are here now in a body experiencing it. So, what is your lifelong dream? Because all of the work that you have done in your life experience comes down to now – comes down to this time period. In the next week or two (between now and 2017), where you once and for all transcend and allow yourself to be healed fully, completely, for your perfect health to be realized by you, your perfect wealth and abundance to be realized by you, your perfect love to be realized by you, your perfect harmony with All That Is – it is all here for you. This is a time of powerful intention – of living your lifelong dream.
The way has been paved for you, vibrationally and in your mass conscious vibration. Your bodies are ready to receive this. It is a time where the veil has been lifted and energy can be flowed through you like never before. This is so very exciting. But you have to remember that in these higher dimensions – in the energy you're stepping into – your thoughts manifest instantly. Because of the power that is you, and because of the powerful signal you're sending out – each and every one of you – the universe is aligning and orchestrating for your intentions. That is how powerful you are. We have told you that one of you connected in to the power that is you – awakened, conscious, aware, enlightened, reaching for the highest vibration of the truth of who you are – one of you in that vibration is more powerful than a million that are not. So the universe is going to be aligning and orchestrating for your desires.
That is why for the past few years we have been talking to you about being powerful creators, about being joyous creators, and being impeccable creators – because the universe is going to be aligning for you – all of you on this call (reading this). We come forth today so that you are ready and you are prepared and you can transform once-and-for-all and align with the power that is you, and hold the vision for the life that you have dreamt of, and the world that you dream of.
What is your lifelong dream? It is now. It is now.
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11 Secrets from Brooks Brothers' Past Revealed
Last year was the 100th anniversary of Brooks Brothers' New York City flagship store at 346 Madison Avenue. A trip into the archives reveals some fascinating facts about the brand.
In addition to outfitting 39 of the 44 presidents of the United States, Brooks Brothers also once managed a dude ranch out of a fourth-floor office (the ranch was owned by store
1. According to the 1915 building specifications for the company's 346 Madison Avenue building, "a shower bath" for the company's executive staff was a part of the original plans.
2. A scarlet jacket from the Brooks archives made in 1913 for an Essex Fox Hounds Master of the Hunt inspired the brand's Black Fleece version of the coat worn almost 100 years later by Chuck Bass on the first season of Gossip Girl.
3. The company's first transaction was a loan of £10 made by the founder, Henry Sands Brooks, to a family friend.
4. From 1933 to 1968, there was an office on Brooks Brothers' flagship's fourth floor dedicated to the running a dude ranch co-owned by Brooks heir Winthrop Holley Brooks.
5. George Plimpton narrated the company's internal history video.
6. "Polo" was the brand name of the company's most iconic collar—the button-down—more than 60 years before a young Ralph Lauren began working as a salesman at the company's flagship.
7. The company's flagship was once home to a tobacco department and its own brand of tobacco—"346" Tobacco—named for the store's address on Madison Avenue.
8. Since 1921, best-in-breed Scottish Terriers have been awarded the Francis G. Lloyd Memorial Challenge Cup, an homage to the long-time Brooks President who bred the dogs from The Maples, his Bernardsville estate.
Here, Francis G. Lloyd tends to his terriers.
9. Brooks opened its second branch store on Wall Street during the Great Depression—and turned a profit.
10. So that customers could easily see the workmanship that went into the company's suits, jackets were displayed inside out on tables until 1966, when HRH Prince Philip visited the store and said the tables looked untidy. Jackets have been displayed (neatly) on hangers ever since.
11. The pilot who shot down King Kong in the original movie wasn't a stuntman; he was Major General John Lloyd Winston, a decorated Marine pilot and Director at the firm from 1928-1951.
This story originally appeared on Townandcountrymag.com.
* Minor edits have been made by the Townandcountry.ph editors.


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Are Young Living Essential Oils Worth the Cost?/
One of the most common questions I receive has to do with price. You work hard for your money and want to know that every dollar is a dollar well spent. While Young Living Essential Oils aren't cheap, they are well worth the price. If you aren't familiar with the Seed to Seal Promise, you can read about the quality of Young Living oils here. If you are familiar, let's do a price breakdown.
How much would you pay for a better night's sleep? What about great face cream? A hand soap with recognizable ingredients? How much would you pay to stress less? All of these things are possible with essential oils. Here's some fabulous news: you can use essential oils for all of those items as well as just about anything else you can imagine. Essential oils can be used to replace many of the items you use every day; additionally, these replacements are natural and you can control the ingredient list.
How many uses are in a bottle of oil?
Young Living sells 5ml bottles and 15ml bottles. A 5ml bottle contains approximately 85 drops; a 15ml bottle contains approximately 250 drops. The exact number of drops depends on the individual oil and its viscosity. You will notice that some oils are thinner while others are more syrupy.
Young Living Essential Oils are pure and incredibly concentrated. You will never use more than 1-2 drops at a time. Let's break that down.
1 drop per use, 5ml bottle: approximately 85 uses
2 drops per use, 5ml bottle: approximately 42 uses
1 drop per bottle, 15ml bottle: approximately 250 uses
2 drops per bottle, 15ml bottle: approximately 125 uses
It is also important to consider how you plan on using the bottle. For example, I love to make roller bottles using my essential oils. I always have a few roller bottles in my purse and on my nightstand for easy access and applying on the go. I add 15-30 drops of oil to my 10ml roller bottle depending on the blend and its use. By doing this, I am getting WAY more out of that bottle because I have diluted the mixture and I can easily apply my oils on the go. Take Stress Away for example. I keep a blend in my purse that is simply 20 drops of Stress Away topped off with a carrier oil. That 10ml roller bottle will easily last 50 uses or more.
Price per Drop
Below you will find a price per drop list for all of the oils in the Premium Starter Kit. All prices are calculated using the wholesale price for a 15ml bottle with the exception of vitality oils which are sold in 5ml bottles. All numbers were rounded to the nearest penny.
Let's put those numbers into perspective. You could easily spend $100 on a designer face cream or serum. If you use essential oils, you don't need that cream or serum. Frankincense is great for the skin and known to smooth the appearance of skin. You can add 1-2 drops to your favorite moisturizer before bed. To support your digestive system try using 1-2 drops of DiGize. Not only is it economical, but you know exactly what you are getting and where the oil comes from.
I see the value...now what?
1. If you are not a wholesale member, the best (and most economical way) to get started is with Young Living's Premium Starter Kit. Those who order through the blog will receive a 15% rebate on any of the Premium Starter Kit options. No coupon code is necessary; simply click the "order" link at the top of the page and enter your email when ordering and we will be in touch.
2. Follow our step by step guide on how to order.
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Bell Labs presented a custom award commissioned from Bennett Awards to Stephen Fry, the iconic comedian, actor, author, tech enthusiast and polymath. Fry received Bell Lab's Shannon Luminary Award for his participation in the Shannon Luminary Lecture Series and Award, which explores and recognizes all topics of high impact and relevance to the future of human existence. The series consists of ten talks by the leading visionary researchers, developers, thinkers, and entrepreneurs from all fields of scientific, technological, engineering, mathematical, or related artistic endeavor. The Shannon Luminary Award is named after Claude Shannon, the father of information theory and arguably of all communications and networked systems.
Fry has appeared in over 120 film, TV and audio performances, has authored over 20 written works, and has over 12 million Twitter followers. His wit and wisdom have been read, seen or heard around the globe for multiple generations. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in the film Wilde, and wrote and presented the Emmy Award-winning "Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive".
Earlier in 2017, Bennett Awards worked with Bell Labs to create a new custom award design for the Shannon Luminary Award. The hand-sculpted award design is centered on an impressionistic figure representing Claude Shannon. The figure is surrounding by objects meaningful to Shannon's life, including an electronic mouse, a clarinet, and a unicycle. The figure is also juggling, and the balls are supported by a flowing banner that contains some of the mathematical theorems developed by Shannon.


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The main objective of this white paper is to emphasize the idea of using Cloud Computing concepts in Real Time environments. Since the idea is very generic and abstract so we have tried to come up with a case study, where there will be some level of implementation details.
We all know that when there is some level of implementation involved things get pretty easy to understand. The use of technical jargons is very limited. As you read through this white paper you will find that the language is very simple and easy to understand.
The case study presented in the following few lines is not a fully fledged solution. It's just an idea and its abstract implementation. We hope some good contributions will be made to this idea as it gradually grows.
Implementing Cloud Computing for RTC document contains the below Table of Contents
Cloud Computing and Real-Time Computing
Is Cloud Computing concepts beneficial for RTC?
Where and when does Real Time Computing come into picture?
Why Cloud Computing inspired CCRTD-OS as a Case Study?
Business Aspects of CCRTD-OS
Why not make Cloud Computing reach the common people?
An Abstract Idea About The Implementation
CCRTD Architecture diagram
Two Channels of communication
CPU-FAM, Machines, Service Machines or sun-machines
Sixteen Machines and Control unit for CCRTD-OS
Load Distribution Management Machine
Real Time SLA Monitoring Machine
Utility Calculation and Bill Generation Machine
Global Provisioning Service Machine (GPS)
Download CCRTD – Operating System (Cloud Computed REAL-TIME Distributed OS)


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Our grandmother, Roberta, knew how to make everyone feel special. She prepared and presented her food with care.
each and every time.
That was her standard. that's our standard.
- We will prepare our food as if preparing for our grandchildren, taking time, tasting it, simmering it and caring about it.
- Every person we interact with at work is our customer. Our responsibility is to treat our customers as our own grandchildren.
- When I enter the doors of work, I will make my work a priority, focusing on being accurate, safe and clean. My focus on work will mimic my grandmother's focus on me.
- We will treat our co-workers as our grandmother's treated us.
- We will take time to make our customers feel special daily.