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16 Reasons Therapists are Attending the Most Awesome Conference/
Kelly, Joe, and I were all together in Orlando, Fl for the American Counseling Association's Annual Conference. As we were chatting, we thought we'd ask a question to the attendees who've already signed up for the Most Awesome Conference for Therapists. The answers we received gave us chills!
Reason #1: Connecting with Therapists Who Practice Abundance
I signed up for the conference because being around fellow business owners that practice abundance and encouragement fills me up! The greatest benefit so far is expanding and deepening the online relationships I've made. Anna Osborn, LMFT www.annaosbornmft.com
Reason #2: This is a rite of passage
This conference feels to me like a launching point, a rite of passage for my business' growth and expansion. I'm inspired by and in awe of the colleagues I am meeting online. Rebecca Wong, LCSW www.rebeccawonglcsw.com
Readon #3: I'm ready to get "caught up."
I signed up for 2 main reasons (and many small) I have felt like I've been in the weeds since I had my third baby in May 2014 and the thought of having an extended amount of time to think and get "caught up" was beyond appealing. Also, I deeply believe that two brains is better than one, so the other draw is having the 4+ minds of successful business strategists there to give feedback and guidance.
Reason #4: "I'm a girl who needs a deadline"
I already feel like I've gotten a lot out of it. There is a momentum and energy…and I'm a girl who needs a deadline. The most practical tip that I love was using fiverr to have your logo made into a short video for intros and the book recommendations The One Thing and Essentialism, I'm loving them and already this Saturday it allowed me to make better choices and get some work caught up! Amber Hawley, LMFT www.fremontcounselingservices.com
Reason #5: "I have a right to make a great living."
I'll state this in the positive but it's really a reaction to the negative environment therapists can inhabit. I am a guilt-free therapist who provides a sacred service that's difficult to get outside of my profession AND I have a right to make a great living for the service I provide. Why am I going to this conference? Because I'm interested in learning from and connecting with professionals who believe in themselves.
Reason #6: "One in a lifetime opportunity."
I signed up because I knew I wanted to be a part of awesome therapists and get the latest marketing help out there!! I had a feeling this was going to be very special and a once in a lifetime opportunity!!
Reason #7: "offering opportunity to do and complete."
The conference inspired a few things to in me to move me to sign up. 1) offering opportunity to do and complete. 2) offering coaching & goals 3) positivity and mindset of success and assumption of already being awesome! These are in line with self efficacy and empowerment that informs my work, felt like a match! So, far feeling like goals are helpful. Coaching too. Excited to experience more and be among like minds who create, inspire, grow and exude awesomeness!!
Reason #8: "thrilled that this is an opportunity to GET IT DONE."
I signed up because the Bootcamp was so helpful for me to think about being, and making choices, like a businessperson. I also was thrilled that this is an opportunity to GET IT DONE versus put in on my list to do later. It has already helped me because I contacted my web designer to start making some changes to my website so I can easily implement the changes during and RIGHT after the weekend.
Reason #9: "Joining forces and presenting a conference together, how could I resist?"
I signed up because I have been following the work of Joe Sanok, Julie Hanks, Miranda Palmer & Kelly Higdon and Ernesto Segismundo for the past 8-9 months on my own. When I heard they were joining forces and presenting a conference together, how could I resist ? The benefit so far is feeling a growing connection with each of them through this private FB group, and the community of other participants too !!!
Reason #10: "Flying over 14 hours to be a part of this conference."
My Fear of Missing Out signed me up pretty quickly; I am flying over 14 hours to be a part of this conference. I know the power of being in a room with like minded people, we all rise to a new level. I doubt anyone will go home unchanged and for the better!
Reason #11: "I am at a tipping point with my practice."
I sense that I am at a tipping point with my practice, kind of a yes/no stage when I will either bring this model into its next stage of development, or just float along. This can be my personal dream that I enjoy and then ends when I retire, or it can be the big and important game changer that I believe it should be. I choose the latter.
Reason #12: "the people you hang out with the most influence you the most."
I signed up because the people you hang out with the most influence you the most. I so enjoy the attitude we can do anything that you set your mind to. Failure is not an option, abundance, success and a little a** kicking is healthy. I signed up because sometimes I just don't know where to go, do or work on next. I don't have all the answers and that is ok here. I can be valued for my talents and not have to know everything. Because of energy, kindness, the ability to have fun, laugh and learn. I signed up because Miranda Palmer, Kelly Higdon, Julie de Azevedo-Hanks and Joseph R. Sanok are really people that put themselves out there, are doing their best to help me be my best. Lastly, cause I love a good party by the beach! oh and yeah wine.....lots of wine....
Reason #13: "The energy, positivity, creativity, support, and 'I can' attitude of this group has been inspiring, motivating, and AWESOME!"
I signed up because I have benefitted greatly from working with Miranda Palmer and Kelly Higdon through coaching and bootcamp that I absolutely could not resist a conference with them joining forces with Julie de Azevedo-Hanks and Joseph R. Sanok! The energy, positivity, creativity, support and I can attitude of this group has been inspiring, motivating and AWESOME!! Plus I love La Jolla!
Reason #14: "It's like being in a summit for helping the world be a better place!"
The thing that has been so rewarding is recognizing that we are all going to get together in a beautiful setting for two day to help each other grow personally, professionally , and to stretch in getting our message out to those that need our help. Its like being in a summit for helping the world be a better place....Isn't it???? Stuart Fensterheim www.thecouplesexpertscottsdale.com
Reason #15: "I really like the idea of spending time at a conference that is based on producing/learning rather than just learning alone."
I have been listening to Joseph R. Sanok's podcast for the last few months and was introduced to the other facilitators of the conference through that podcast. I enjoy everthing I see from all facilitaors so that was huge draw. The opportunity to network and connect with others that are in a similar unfolding process is a big motivator for me. I always find networking to be so valuable! Also, I really like the idea of spending time at a conference that is based on producing/learning rather than just learning alone. I'm confident that the take aways will be well worth the investment!
Reason #16: "be around a group of kick-ass entrepreneurs."
I signed up for this conference because I wanted to learn from and be around a group of kick ass entrepreneurs who are changing the dynamics of how our profession does business. Kamistorck-MFT.com


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As an alcoholic with five years of sobriety, I identify with the protagonist, Neddy Merrill, in John Cheever's short story, The Swimmer. The story is about an upper class suburbanite named Neddy Merrill, who along with his wife, Lucinda, is hanging out with their friends, Donald and Helen Westerhazy by the Westerhazy's swimming pool. Merrill is off by himself, drinking gin, while his wife and friends complain about their hangovers from drinking too much wine the night before.
Merrill decides to go home by stopping at every one of his neighbors' houses, and swimming across their swimming pools. Each time he gets to a new house, he asks the homeowner for a drink. And then he jumps into their pool.
Finally, Merrill ends up at a residence, which is several houses away from his home. There, he sees his old mistress, who lives there. He thinks that she would be happy to see him but she is confused and irritated at his presence. He tells her that he is swimming across the county to get home, and she says, "Will you ever grow up?"
He begs her for a drink, she refuses, and he jumps into her pool, swims across and leaves the house. Then, he heads over to the next house, jumps into the pool, swims across, makes it to the next house, but when he jumps into that pool, the water is frozen.
Finally this poor creature ends up in front of his house. He is completely exhausted but he is in for a rude awakening.
He tried the garage doors to see what cars were in but the doors were locked and rust came off the handles onto his hands.
Merrill, who has been in some kind of altered reality, due to his drinking, finally snaps out of it.
He shouted, pounded on the door, tried to force it with his shoulder, and then, looking in at the windows, saw that place was empty.
He realizes that he has lost everything, including his riches, and his family.
This allegorical short story is about alcoholism. The water in the swimming pool, as well as Merrill "swimming" across different pools to get home, symbolize the story of a raging alcoholic who drinks and drinks, while the years pass him by.
By the end of the story, Merrill suffers from dementia, which is a symptom of alcoholic wet brain (Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome). This disease affects alcoholics in the later stages of drinking, and unless they get help, death is around the corner.
Incidentally, the author was an alcoholic, who suffered from major depressive disorder. Cheever became sober at the age of 65 in 1975, and stayed sober until his death from cancer in 1982.
Another theme prevalent in The Swimmer is isolation.
At the beginning of the story, Merrill sits by himself, nursing a glass of gin. He is lonely and unhappy. By the end of the story, he is more isolated.
Many addicts turn to alcohol and drugs because they are desolate. Even if family or loved ones surround them, they still feel alone because their minds experience a distorted perception of reality. Their cognitive functioning is clouded, because alcohol and drugs affect the performance of their brains.
Sometimes friends and family abandon them, or they will become reclusive. By that point the only thing that probably matters to them is their drug of choice. The liaison between alcohol and the alcoholic is as toxic as the relationship between a batterer and an abused partner. It's also symbiotic, because there are no boundaries.
In The Swimmer, Merrill loses all his riches, by making horrible financial choices, due to his alcoholism. And to top it off, he sees a former mistress who wants nothing to do with him. By the time he realizes that his life has gone to hell, his wife and daughters have left him.
Merrill is obsessed with his "swimming." While he might delude himself into believing that he has some kind of control over his life, the truth is that he has lost all control.
As the Big Book states, "We know that no real alcoholic ever recovers control. All of us felt at times that we were regaining control, but such intervals—usually brief—were inevitably followed by still less control, which led in time to pitiful and incomprehensible demoralization. We are convinced to a man that alcoholics of our type are in the grip of a progressive illness. Over any considerable period we get worse, never better."
The end of the story does not tell us what happens next. Will Merrill get help? Will he die from dementia or alcohol poisoning?
I had a friend who died of alcohol poisoning a year ago.
Her sponsor told her that all she had to do was go to 12-step meetings, Church, work the steps, pray, stop being in self-pity, and be of service.
This confused her, because after she got sober, she experienced an onset of depression and panic attacks, which made it hard for her to function, let alone read a Big Book.
I suggested that she participate in a clinical, evidence-based treatment program at a residential treatment center. While in treatment, she could work on a 12-step program, with licensed therapists, and addiction counselors who could help her process the 12 steps, so that she could understand the healing message behind the old-fashioned language of the Big Book.
When she received a 30-day chip, she hugged me. Shortly after that, we met for coffee at Starbucks.
She gave me a beautiful God box, so that I could write my hopes and dreams on pieces of paper, fold them up, and place them inside. Sometimes after I wrote down my hopes, I made origami cicadas from the pieces of paper, because when I lived in the Hollywood Hills, the singing of cicadas in the middle of the night gave me much comfort. And then I dropped the cicadas into the little God Box.
In return, I gave her a book, Stephanie S. Covington's A Woman's Guide to the Twelve Steps.
A few days later, at a meeting, I smelt the alcohol on her breath. After I moved to the Mojave, we lost touch.
Last year, her mother found her dead inside a cheap motel room. She had been missing for days. When her mom saw her, she was sprawled like a broken doll on the floor's dirty carpet, with empty bottles of vodka by her side.
The motel had a swimming pool, but it was in the middle of winter, and the water was probably frozen.
During her last night on earth, I wonder if she heard cicadas. But if she did, I suspect that they were not singing. They were probably crying.
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text: Wow! Has it been about two months since my last blog post about PS4H? Time flies when the NASCAR season kicks in full gear, thats for sure! We have been working pretty hard with our organization and have many things going on that will eventually help people in our state and across the United States that are struggling. First of all, I'm really excited that we are now sending less fortunate kids to summer camps all over the state of North Carolina! Kids whose families can't afford summer camps are receiving a blessing from Pit Stops for Hope and will be able to follow through with a dream of theirs. When the summer camps are complete we will post pictures of our happy campers! It's also that time of the year for us to begin production of our second calendar! We are super excited about the theme this year and can't wait to have this calendar ready for the Shootout to End ChildHunger in October at the GoPro Motorplex in Mooresville, NC. There are so many things happening, we are super excited and are pushing forward to do all we can do to help people out! Thanks so much for your continued support of our cause, we couldnt do anything without your support and prayers!


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You won't believe how much these outfits are worth...
The boys in makeup that can help you perfect your beauty routine
The sleep mistakes causing you to gain weight
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Lululemon's 'Transitional Year' One to Forget
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s problems apparently run a lot deeper than just see-through pants.
The maker of high-end yoga gear issued a second-quarter forecast that fell short of Wall Street's expectations and lowered its outlook for the year. Shares fell as much as 16% on Thursday, continuing the stock's steep downtrend over the past year amid quality-control issues.


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Did anyone have any particularly bad dealings with Columbia applied physics?
I visited there and got the impression that they don't care about the students
at all and were pretty arrogant. Did anyone else get the same impression?
Does anyone have a different impression? They say you can visit at anytime,
but without being accepted yet, its like they didn't want to deal with me.


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Lately fish has made an appearance at our dinner table almost every day. Once a week I will make tacos or burgers mainly for the boys. I've noticed my food sensitivities and digestive issues amplifying with each passing year. Chicken on occasion but red meat and pork shred my insides. I feel less swollen and uncomfortable when I eat fish.
Bread, rice, corn, and beans are also my enemies. Options are limited therefore I need to be creative. Though I lean towards the Paleo lifestyle, I'm not strict on a singular food plan. One size doesn't fit all.
While at Publix the other day I discovered spiraled butternut squash. I love butternut squash but for me to attempt to spiral it with my little device -- nope. It was worth the $3.15.
Halibut and grouper are my favorite white fishes. Both are spendy, but you get what you pay for. Halibut doesn't smell or taste fishy. The buttery texture is euphoric. The filets are thick and after I eat one I'm full for hours.
I decided to try something new with the butternut squash spirals and halibut.
Preheat oven to 380. Line a 9x9 pan with non-stick foil. Easy to fold and throw away when done.
Add spiraled butternut squash on the bottom, halibut in the center, pour over lighttasting olive oil until all are covered. Squeeze one lemon on the halibut. Season with lemon pepper. Add butter to the top. 20-25 minutes later...
I spooned out a bit of the oil/butter/lemon awesomeness in the pan and drizzled over the fish. Oh. My. Word.
The combination of sweet from the butternut squash and savory from the fish is divine. This meal is simple, quick, and clean up is nothing. And butternut squash is great for magnesium which is a nutrient my digestive system needs more of.
1 wild-caught halibut filet
Spiral butternut squash (I'm confident one could do this at home but I like the Publix method better)
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The Stanfields are a five-piece rock/roots band based in Halifax NS, Canada. They play what they want, sing what they feel, and leave nothing on the table.
The Stans will be heading on tour across Canada in support of their new album, Modem Operandi, which was released worldwide on September 18th. Check out their tour dates below.


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Area(s) of expertise within ocean sciences: Current position: Validation Team supporting the Ocean Health XPRIZE to improve pH sensors.
Previous: Post-doc at Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute- established ocean acidification laboratory. Graduate student at University of Miami- research ocean acidification effects on coral growth.
Interest in becoming a mentor: I have benefited from the advice of others and wouldn't mind paying it forward.
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54-40-30-20-10 reps for time:
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Abmat Sit-ups
Time - 7:30
I like this workout. It doesn't take a lot of strength, it's really fast and I can go really hard for 7 mins before my lungs get the better of me. (Take note ladies). It also make me think of my
As for the WOD, the last time we did this was March. I set a PR then and figured I didn't have a chance in Hell to set another one but I did today by 23 seconds. I was shocked to be honest. I've been really gentle on my back the last few weeks so I haven't been doing double unders. I figured the layoff would cause some rust. I did a little skills practice on Saturday and finally figured out how to flip my wrist properly. (You would think a single dude wouldn't have that problem.) Either way, It really paid off today as I was able to do more consecutive doubles than I have in the past. While I was really happy with my time, I'm pretty sure the only way I can go sub seven on this is to really practice my double and do them unbroken. That's the fun part about CrossFit. There is always something to work on and always room to improve.
One last thing, I've talked about this before but it bears repeating because of a conversation I had at the box today. This WOD will KILL your fanny with abmat butt hickeys unless you take precaution. Here is the secret to eliminating abmat butt rash. Get a large, square latex bandage. Put it right at the top of your backside where the good lord split you. I swear to God I do it every single time I do abmat sit-ups in high volume and I never get butt hickeys.....
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March 26th, 2014 at 12:25 pm
Outfit of the Week
By Liz
We just love this set because it's so girly and adorable! The bubblegum pink color of the creeper and tee is perfect for spring and summer. The lace ruffle tee is a pretty and delicate top that goes well with the soft indigo denim jeggings. For a more casual look, pair the the jeggings with the cute giraffe graphic creeper.
You can find this outfit in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com!


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For regular readers of my blog, they all know that they can find two famous categories of blog entries in the House of Queens: Food and Dogs. Today - we merge these two by writing about Mercato Centrale's Doggie Love weekend which happens every fortnight. The last one was on July 31 - so the next event will be on August 14.
We were at Mercato the night before and it was so crowded that we didn't think it was a good idea to go to the dog event the day after. However - RJ Ledesma - one of the owners of Mercato Centrale tweeted back at my account indicating that it had wide enough passage ways for dogs. Char Siew, Midori and I decided to go to the Doggie Love weekend.
This weekend - they talked about Doggie nutrition. Midori and Char Siew get appropriate nutrition - but I realize I need to increase Midori's protein intake. That's good news for Midori. However - to make sure that she doesn't gain weight - she has to get a lot more vigorous exercise. This means that she will join me when I jog.
We met up with other dog lovers. Some of the dogs that we met were Cash, Hunter, Watson, and Meadow.
For the food? I think every dish - I've tried had been really good. I think we will be regular visitors from now on.
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Create your positive environment
Marni Sumbal
Who's ready for the new year and a better you? I am excited to continue my journey of life, to better myself in all areas and I can't wait to keep making memories from all types of experiences. I still expect challenges to come into my life and I feel every day I get stronger (in mind and body) at learning how to overcome obstacles and maintain a balanced lifestyle.
I am really looking forward the upcoming year in so many ways but I know that with all my goals that I have in front of me, I can not expect to reach any of them without hard work and consistency. Now, when I mention this word "hard work", there is a special appreciation that I have for hard work. I suppose hard work comes with sacrifices and discipline but the work that I put forth to reach my goals does not sabotage my enjoyment for an active and healthful life. My mission every day is to make for a better tomorrow so although sometimes I may not be feeling "it" at the moment, I know whatever I choose to do is helping me for a better tomorrow and to get me closer to my goals. I always think "big picture."
I wrote my latest Iron Girl article on a topic that I feel has been really helpful for my own personal journey of living a balanced lifestyle and more than appropriate for the start of the new year. We love to talk the talk of reaching goals but as we all know, it's hard to keep up the motivation and desire to work, work, work to reach those goals, day in and day out. When you love something, it doesn't feel like work but let's be honest, we all have our up and down days.
As athletes, we all know about fear-based training when you put off the work to make progress overtime and feel pressure to squeeze in those last minute workouts or long miles because the big race is approaching. If you are focused on body composition, it's likely that you've said "oh well" a few too many times but when you get fed up or feel frustrated or stressed, you take it out on your body and wish for a quick fix to happen yesterday.
I believe that the best tool in your handbag is to create a positive environment to move you closer to diet, health and fitness goals. This is something that needs to be done daily for every day is different. To accomplish things in life, you have to have the pieces in order to put together the puzzle. Don't just wish for the finish project because you can imagine what it will look like. Be sure to dedicate time to create your own personal positive environment whether it is at work, home or elsewhere. Believe me when I say that your life will become so much more enjoyable because you will stop the hoping and wishing and find yourself actually getting things done and enjoying the process.
Creating a Positive Home Environment
By Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, LD/N
When it comes to improving health-related habits, it's important to create a positive environment that allows for change. We live in a society in that we are constantly being told what to do but without the right tool-set, it's hard to put the pieces together in order to create long-lasting habits.
If you can't run 5 miles today, how can you expect to run 10 miles at a race next weekend? Long-term habits require small daily changes. Small changes will bring you closer to a better way of living but never forget that you cannot rush the process.
In welcoming the New Year, you are likely excited, motivated and committed to work hard for your goals. Hard work is a concept that should be applied year round but it can become quite tiresome if you expect to make extreme changes in one week and hope that they last for the next 11 months.
Understanding that food should fuel your active lifestyle and exercise should help keep your body in optimal health, here are a few tips to help you create a positive home environment in order to keep you on track throughout the New Year.
-If you want to bring your lunch to work, invest in quality Tupperware to make it easier to plan for leftovers at dinner, for lunch the next day.
-If you struggle with eating a variety of fresh foods on a daily basis, keep 1 leafy green, 2 washed veggies and 2-3 washed whole fruits in the refrigerator at eye level to make it easy for daily meal prep. To avoid spoilage, pre-slice/chop 2-3 cups of fresh veggies/fruit once or twice a week for easy snacking or for a quick salad. Non-seasoned frozen or bagged fruits/veggies are acceptable choices to make it easier with these new changes.
-If you struggle to stay hydrated, prepare 3 x 16-20 ounce water bottles in your refrigerator every day, to make it easy to stay hydrated before, during and after workouts.
-If you currently eat out 4 or more times a week, try to reduce that number in half. Recognize the value of eating food prepared at home and gradually work on reducing your intake of restaurant/fast food so that eating out becomes a special occasion, not a daily habit.
-If you struggle with portion sizes, re-think your dishes. Use large bowls for plant-strong meals and smaller dishes for more calorie-dense options. Occasional treats like cereal or ice cream for "dessert" can be portioned-controlled in a small coffee cup.
-If you have a weight-related goal, let your lifestyle be your guide and not the scale. It is recommended to weigh yourself no more than 3 times per week, understanding that body weight fluctuates 3-5 lbs on any given day. Consider what you are able to do with your amazing body as you work toward your weight-related goal instead of directing all your energy on a number on a scale.
-If you are committed to working out/exercising 7 days a week, strive for three days of quality workouts at a moderate – high intensity (be sure to consult with your physician prior to starting a new or returning to an exercise program). The other days should include walking, yoga or any type of movement that will also help your body become more metabolically active.
-If you struggle with getting out of bed in the morning to exercise, lay out your clothes (and charged gadgets) the night before. Prepare the coffee, make your breakfast and lunch and lay out your work clothes as well before bed in order to enjoy a non-rushed morning routine.
Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, LD/N
Marni works as a Clinical Dietitian at Baptist Medical Center Beaches, is the owner of Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition, LLC and provides one-on-one consulting in the Jacksonville, FL area. Marni is a Registered Dietitian, holding a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN). As an elite endurance athlete, she is also a Level-1 USAT Coach and a 5x Ironman finisher. Marni is a 110% play harder, Hammer Nutrition and Oakley Women brand ambassador. Marni enjoys public speaking and writing, and she has several published articles in Fitness Magazine, Bicycling Magazine, The Florida Times-Union Shorelines, Lava Magazine, Hammer Endurance News, CosmoGirl magazine and Triathlete Magazine, and contributes to IronGirl.com, USAT multisport zone and Lava online.
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Despite our sun's massive size and presence on our planet, less than 2% of sunlight ever reaches the ground in the Amazon rainforest. Every one of those plants on that forest floor has its own unique optimization techniques to absorb as much of that 2% as possible.
Just like the plants on the rainforest floor, your website also needs to adapt to survive. Especially in a world where audiences only look at the first ten results out of millions found on a search engine's database.
Luckily, it won't take years of evolution to bring your website to its full competitive potential. In fact, you can start improving today simply by implementing our nine, easy-to-understand optimization techniques that will allow you to get the most out of your marketing strategy and grow your brand.
But before we get into each technique, it's good to determine which aspect of your content needs improvement—attraction, conversion or overall performance.
Optimization Techniques for Attraction
Once you've written your content, you want it to get it in front of as many eyeballs as possible, right? The bad news is, so does everybody else. Also they were first and spent a ton of money to do it. The good news is that by following a few simple rules and by getting a little creative, it is possible to get your work out there in front of the right people.
- Throw Spears, Not Nets
Unless you've got millions of marketing dollars to spend trying to chase the same traffic as the fortune 500 companies, you'd better find a niche. Instead of pursuing short-tail keywords such as "build a website," switch to long-tail keywords such as "high-performance website design." By doing this, you're no longer grasping at a large audience, but instead targeting a smaller, more qualified audience.
- Give the People What They Want
Way before you start creating content, you should determine if it is in a format that will grab your audience's attention. Do they watch videos or prefer images? Do they like long, in-depth posts or do they want bite-sized, grab-and-go information? Figuring out what format resonates with your audience is key to grabbing their attention.
- The Bare Minimum
There are 7 places your keyword simply just needs to be:the title,meta description, URL, any headlines, within the content itself, image alt-texts and in your h1 tag.
Optimization Techniques for Conversion
Congrats, you landed a reader! They're going to love the part about the—oh, wait...they left. If the analytics are saying that readers aren't clicking your call to action (CTA)—or even spending enough time on your page to find it—you've got a conversion problem.
- Don't write for robots
All the SEO in the world isn't going to save your blog if audiences are greeted with a wall of text composed of links and keywords. While it may be tempting to pepper in as many search engine-pleasing words as possible, your readers won't be as happy. In fact, Google has even started punishing pages for not being people-friendly. White space, passionate writing and relevant information are all necessary to keep your readers engaged.
- Provide Guidance
You don't ever want a reader to be left with questions after they've finished your post. After you've solved their initial problem that brought them to your site, show them the next steps to take, more problems you can help them solve and whatever else can think of to demonstrate that the right action to take is to click on your CTA.
- A/B Testing
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I was absolutely stunned and humbled when Rebecca Bender Ministries reached out and asked me to be a guest blogger. Rebecca is a sex trafficking survivor, a lead advocate in the global movement to stop modern day sex trafficking and is the author of 'Roadmap to Redemption'. I am thrilled she has allowed me to join in her vital conversation around a woman's worth. Here is my guest blog as published on her website.
As females, we are all too aware of the worldly construct of beauty. We see it on TV, in magazines and in the clothes we are told to wear. Really, there is no way to escape the skinny, sultry and sexy notions that have clouded what society perceives as beautiful. Thankfully, over the past decade people have started speaking up about this. Inner beauty campaigns like Operation Beautiful have been founded and celebrities such as Emma Watson have begun to redefine feminine beauty.
People like me fist bump the air every time we see a celebrity looking classy on the red carpet (well not really, but I get pretty excited) because we feel the pressure to be perfectly sexy releasing like a balloon from our shoulders. The world is slowly, very slowly, being challenged to view beauty as something unique to an individual. It has started to become a trademark of class, health and grace; and through our own stories we have learnt that beauty is not found in conformity or fear, but in freedom and confidence.
When we are used, abused and rejected by people, we can feel as though our true beauty is fading. Our sense of worth, our femininity, our strength and our purpose can dim. In times like these we wonder if we are lovable, if we are even worth the attention and adoration of someone who truly wants us for more than our bodies. These fears and moments can stay with us, even as we enter recovery and step into the promises of God. We know that we are new creations; that we are valuable and loved by God. Yet the scars of our past can still haunt us, and we can fall into the habit of trying to feel beautiful.
We all struggle; I struggle. We will tell our friends they look beautiful and we believe it for them, but we never really believe that WE are beautiful. Having worked so hard to mend ourselves and to leave the pain of our past behind, we try to find our Godly beauty in all sorts of things; Christian self-help books, the worship pastor (it helps if he plays guitar, sings and has a scripture tattooed on his arm), trying to set up our friends or even church hopping to find a husband. None of these are bad in themselves; if you read a book that provides you with teaching and encouragement that's awesome, and who am I to judge you if you jump churches and end up marrying the worship pastor? But how often do we start to rely on these factors to feel valuable?
We believe we will be beautiful and worthy when we do certain things, or when a Godly guy finally acknowledges us for all the right reasons. Having been there, done that (not the proposal part FYI, although that would make a good story), I know it doesn't work. You read that book or receive a compliment from a guy and you live on a high for a while, but then you receive a dirty look or the ladies at church try to marry you off to 'fix you', and you are left feeling empty and unworthy again. The fact is, even though we like to appear as if we have it all together, we don't. No matter where we are in life we need to know that we are beautiful, and this often drives our behavior.
The Psalms talk about true beauty, showing us that it is a trait God formed in us before we were even born:
For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
Psalm 139: 13-14
No matter what your past may be or how broken you may feel, you are beautiful. Your actions or the details of your past do not determine your worth. You matter because God formed every part of you perfectly, and you express this beauty when you embrace yourself, scars and all. Often, it can feel as though the scars of our past inhibit our beauty, but I want you to know that they don't. Your beauty is unwavering, you worth unquestionable. You are a child of God; a new creation. The things we do in the church to feel beautiful aren't bad, but it is the motivation behind them that can strip us of the beauty we already possess.
So dress nice and wear makeup, but do it because you are highlighting your beauty, not hiding who you truly are. Read those books, but do it to gain wisdom and to walk in integrity. And pushing aside my ranting about the pressure to be married off, I want you to know that it's okay to date. In fact, you deserve to be romanced and treated with the utmost respect by a Godly man who is full of integrity; but don't think you need to seek out a guy because you need him to make you feel loved and special. Instead, let him pursue you and compliment the beauty you already possess.
Today I challenge you to start believing that you are as beautiful in your pyjamas as you will be, or were, on your wedding day. Wear your grace, your strength and your dignity, and walk knowing you are beloved. No matter what our scars say- we are precious the way we are. You, my friend, are beautiful.


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There's a group of islands just off San Francisco that are unlike any other. Not only are they a marine sanctuary, but also the gathering spot for great white sharks during the months of late July through early November. These islands are called the Farallones.
Now, a leading adventure trip provider "Incredible Adventures" has teamed up with the well-known charter company "Wylie Charters" to provide a full day of education, excitement and awe as you experience these deep ocean creatures curiously cruise by.
Did you know? These Majestic creatures have a relatively strict migratory pattern that they have stuck to for millions of years. Their journey takes them from the Farallones to Hawaii to a location in the middle of the Pacific and back to the Farallones again. Watching these fascinating sharks undisturbed in their natural habitat is truly an experience you will never forget.
So, sign up quick because time and space is running out to join a unique group of adventurers that are apart of this exciting once a year opportunity!


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Gates' odds of staying as SecDef rise if Clinton gets State
Defense Secretary Robert Gates may be closer to being tapped for extended duty by Barack Obama because of the near certainty a Democrat -- possibly Hillary Clinton -- will be named secretary of state and Gates's willingness to accept a new team around him, according to Democratic and Republican experts.
It isn't certain that President-elect Obama will ask Gates to remain or that he would accept if asked. Still, a bipartisan group says Gates would provide stability at the Pentagon as the new administration inherits wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and confronts the global credit crisis.
"It would be a very powerful signal of bipartisanship and continuity," said former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a Georgia Republican who sits on a board that advises Gates on policy issues and favors his being kept on under Obama.
Several Democrats have spoken favorably of keeping Gates, 65, who was appointed two years ago by President Bush. They include Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island.
Reed, a member of the Armed Services Committee, said in an interview that Gates has "done an extraordinary job."
"I would hope that in some capacity he could continue to serve," he said.
The chairman of the committee, Michigan Democrat Carl Levin, believes Gates "has done a good job"' as secretary and is "deserving of consideration" for the Obama administration, said Levin spokeswoman Tara Andringa late yesterday.
Former Defense Secretary William Cohen said Gates would be an "outstanding" choice. Cohen said Gates would have to stay on the job for "a minimum of a year, I'd prefer to see two," to ensure proper continuity.
Cohen, a former Republican senator from Maine, served under a Democratic president, Bill Clinton, from 1997 to 2001. He spoke in an interview today in New Delhi.
Obama told the CBS News program "60 Minutes"' in an interview aired last night that he plans to name a Republican to his Cabinet.
One potential obstacle to retaining Gates appears to be waning as Clinton, a New York senator, has emerged as the top candidate for secretary of state.
Earlier, two Republican senators close to Obama -- Richard Lugar of Indiana and Chuck Hagel of Nebraska -- were among the candidates to run the State Department. Choosing one of them would likely have scotched a Gates reappointment because Obama, a Democrat, would avoid naming Republicans to the two top national- security positions.
Obama and Clinton aides are trying to work out details of how she could meet Obama's rigorous financial-disclosure requirements for appointees, given the extensive business and philanthropic interests of her husband, Bill Clinton. Those include the Clinton Global Initiative, which won $8 billion in pledges at a September conference for worldwide projects to improve the living conditions of about 158 million people through health care, education and microloans.
During the weekend, people close to Obama and to Clinton reported progress in working out this arrangement.
If an agreement can't be reached, Obama is likely to turn to another Democrat, with New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts at the top of the list, according to a top transition official.
The question of whether Gates would want to keep most of his team of appointees has been raised as a potential obstacle by some critics of the departing Bush administration, such as Lawrence Korb, who served as assistant secretary of defense during the 1980s.
The issue may be more apparent than real, according to Gingrich, retired Army General Barry McCaffrey and former Pentagon official Anthony Cordesman.
McCaffrey and Cordesman noted that Gates inherited from his predecessor, Donald Rumsfeld, many of the people now in senior policy and management posts.
"When he came in, he basically didn't bring anyone, so I don't think he'd have a problem doing that again,"' McCaffrey said in an interview. "Gates has demonstrated that he can work with the team you issue him."
Cordesman, who served as director of intelligence assessment at the Pentagon, said Gates is likely to be more concerned with policy than personnel.
"Gates is a professional, not a partisan political figure,"' said Cordesman, now an analyst at Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies. "He's worked through transitions and with different administrations."
Cordesman said some current appointees, such as Undersecretary for Policy Eric Edelman, have made known they are leaving when the new administration takes office. Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said Edelman, like all political appointees, is planning to hand in his resignation. Edelman is close to Vice President Dick Cheney.
Gingrich said the one issue that might prevent Gates from continuing would be Iraq. If Obama is determined to stick to his campaign position of withdrawing all U.S. combat forces within 16 months, that would be a problem, because Gates and the senior uniformed military officers oppose a strict timetable, Gingrich said.
The Iraqi government negotiated an accord with the Bush administration that allows U.S. forces to stay until 2011.
"They would have to sit down and hammer it out, but they are both serious, professional people,"' said Gingrich, speaking of Obama and Gates. "If President-elect Obama would like it to happen, I think it can be worked out."'
Aides to both Gates and Obama have kept alive the prospect that Gates may remain, saying both men are open to it. Gates hasn't commented since Obama was elected on Nov. 4.
"I have nothing new to say on that subject," he said at a Nov. 12 news conference.
Since becoming secretary, Gates has rebuilt relationships with members of Congress and uniformed officers that frayed under Rumsfeld.
Gates's support among lawmakers of both parties, as well as his steady management of the sprawling department, would make him attractive to Obama, says Thomas Wilkerson, a former Marine major general and Pentagon official.
"He's managing a situation of the nation at war on two fronts with threats on other fronts, and he's managing it better than it's ever been managed during the current president's tenure,"' said Wilkerson, who served as an aide to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "He's righted the department."


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Apple (Malus x domestica)
Apple is a deciduous tree which is grown worldwide for its fruits, there are over 7,500 cultivated varieties.
Common name: apple
Scientific name: Malus x domestica
Family: Rosaceae
UK provenance: non-native
Interesting fact: there are more than 7,500 cultivars of apple around the world, each with different characteristics. Depending on their qualities, some of these varieties are grown specifically to eat raw, cook or make cider with.
What does apple look like?
Overview: small to medium-sized trees up to 10m high.
Leaves: dark green and typically oval in shape with serrated edges. Underneath, the leaves are slightly furry or woolly.
Flowers: five-petalled and white, with hints of pink. They grow in clusters, known as blossom, and put on a stunning display in May and June.
Fruits: large green to red fruits can be sweet or sour. Carpels form as the fruit develops, that hold dark brown seeds.
Look out for: its leaves are slightly woolly above and densely woolly below. Its large green to red fruits.
Could be confused with: crab apple (Malus sylvestris), which is native to the UK. Domestic apple has much larger fruits than crab apple but it can hybridise with crab apple bringing about forms which shows characteristics of the two.
Identified in winter by: its bark is typically grey in colour and often has bumps, scales or ridges.
Where to find apple
Apple often escapes and can be found naturalised in hedgerows and thickets throughout the UK. These are small trees of hedgerows, scrub, copses, roadsides and rough ground, usually occurring as single trees.
Domesticated apple originated in Central Asia, where its wild ancestor, Malus sieversii, is still found today. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe, and were taken to North America by European colonists.
Value to wildlife
Apples are an important food source to wildlife, thrushes feast off fallen fruit and bullfinches are partial to the buds. Bushy specimens are excellent nesting spots for blackbirds.
Mythology and symbolism
Norse mythology portrays the apple as the fruit of eternal youth and also fertility. The apple is generally seen as a forbidden fruit throughout Greek mythology and in Christian tradition as the symbol of temptation, knowledge and sin.
How we use apple
The fruit of the tree is grown for eating, cooking and cider production. The timber is not widely used unless for fine carving and speciality wood objects. it is not widely available in large sizes and can be difficult to work with due to a high density.
Edible apple species are often susceptible to aphids, mussel scale, which is a sap sucking insect and codling moth, whose caterpillars bore into the ripe fruits and feed off the core.


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The Me & My Guy Dance is presented by Monroe STOPe and the Monroe County Health Council to foster healthy relationships between girls and their father figure. Studies have shown girls who have a positive male role model in their lives are less likely to become victims of domestic violence as adults.
The Me & My Guy 2017 Dance 'An Evergreen Evening' is going to be an event unlike any other! This is a dance you and your little girl do NOT want to miss! The dance will occur on Saturday, December 2nd at Tsali Notch Vineyard from 5-8pm. There will be food, dancing, silent auction bidding, professional photography, and plenty of memories to be made! The venue is breathtaking, and worth the trip itself! Make sure you register for your ticket soon.
Tickers are FREE this year, however there are a limited number of tickets available. Ticket registration IS REQUIRED for all attendees. This event is made possible through VOCA grant funding, and any/all dontations/proceeds from the event will go toward the Crisis Care Fund, which provides emergency monetary assistance to victims in need.


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Best place to stay in Cabarete« on: October 23 2009 07:10:00 »
Starting Dec 1 Swell Surf camp is opening in the center of Cabarete.
New and the only purpose built place for surfers, clean, spacious rooms with fan and AC.
Big communal area with table tennis, pool table, surf vids etc.
Walking distance to the restaurants and bars, 2 minute drive with our surf transport to 1 of the surfspots in Cabarete, Encuentro.
So if you are looking for a comfortable , social place to stay visit www.swellsurfcamp.com
RE: Best place to stay in Cabarete« Reply #1 on: October 23 2009 07:10:00 »
That is a very nice looking place. I think about coming in februari.
Is that good time for waves for intermediate surfer?
RE: Best place to stay in Cabarete« Reply #2 on: October 26 2009 07:10:00 »
Very nice, my next visit to DR will be spend there.
RE: Best place to stay in Cabarete« Reply #3 on: November 13 2009 12:11:00 »
I am booked in for February, looked at a few different places to stay, but this one seems to be THE place. Will let you know what it is like when I am there.


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O'Connor v. Donaldson
Supreme Court of the United States
O'Connor v. Donaldson
Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
No. 74-8 Argued: January 15, 1975 --- Decided: June 26, 1975
Respondent, who was confined almost 15 years "for care, maintenance, and treatment" as a mental patient in a Florida state hospital, brought this action for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against petitioner, the hospital's superintendent, and other staff members, alleging that they had intentionally and maliciously deprived him of his constitutional right to liberty. The evidence showed that respondent, whose frequent requests for release had been rejected by petitioner notwithstanding undertakings by responsible persons to care for him if necessary, was dangerous neither to himself nor others, and, if mentally ill, had not received treatment. Petitioner's principal defense was that he had acted in good faith, since state law, which he believed valid, had authorized indefinite custodial confinement of the "sick," even if they were not treated and their release would not be harmful, and that petitioner was therefore immune from any liability for monetary damages. The jury found for respondent and awarded compensatory and punitive damages against petitioner and a codefendant. The Court of Appeals, on broad Fourteenth Amendment grounds, affirmed the District Court's ensuing judgment entered on the verdict. Held:
1. A State cannot constitutionally confine, without more, a nondangerous individual who is capable of surviving safely in freedom by himself or with the help of willing and responsible family members or friends, and since the jury found, upon ample evidence, that petitioner did so confine respondent, it properly concluded that petitioner had violated respondent's right to liberty. Pp. 573-576.
2. Since the Court of Appeals did not consider whether the trial judge erred in refusing to give an instruction requested by petitioner concerning his claimed reliance on state law as authorization for respondent's continued confinement, and since neither court below had the benefit of this Court's decision in Wood v. Strickland, 420 U.S. 308, on the scope of a state official's qualified immunity under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, the case is vacated and remanded for consideration of petitioner's liability vel non for monetary damages for violating respondent's constitutional right. Pp. 576-577.
493 F.2d 507, vacated and remanded.
Stewart, J., delivered the opinion for a unanimous Court. Burger, C. J., filed a concurring opinion, post, p. 578.
Raymond W. Gearey, Assistant Attorney General of Florida, argued the cause for petitioner pro hac vice. With him on the briefs were Robert L. Shevin, Attorney General, and Daniel S. Dearing, Special Assistant Attorney General.
Bruce J. Ennis, Jr., argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief was Morton Birnbaum.[*]
^ . William F. Hyland, Attorney General, Stephen Skillman, Assistant Attorney General, and Joseph T. Maloney, Deputy Attorney General, filed a brief for the State of New Jersey as amicus curiae urging reversal.
Briefs of amici curiae urging affirmance were filed by E. Barrett Prettyman, Jr., for the American Psychiatric Assn.; by Francis M. Shea, Ralph J. Moore, Jr., John Townsend Rich, James F. Fitzpatrick, Kurt W. Melchior, Harry J. Rubin, Sheridan L. Neimark, and A. L. Zwerdling for the American Association on Mental Deficiency; and by June Resnick German and Alfred Berman for the Committee on Mental Hygiene of the New York State Bar Assn.
William J. Brown, Attorney General, and Andrew J. Ruzicho and Barbara J. Rouse, Assistant Attorneys General, filed a brief for the State of Ohio as amicus curiae.
This work is in the public domain in the United States because it is a work of the United States federal government (see 17 U.S.C. 105).


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FMLA Serious Health Conditions in Wisconsin
Cold and flu season is upon us – but how sick is too sick to work? What kind of illness do you have in order to be eligible for and protected by FMLA leave?
What kinds of absences are FMLA protected and when?
While some municipalities and states are enacting legislation that provide workers with paid and protected time off work for minor illnesses, they are the exception to the rule. Generally, including in Wisconsin, employers have no obligation to provide their workers with any time off –paid or unpaid – for any reason, even if the employee is too sick to work. However, if an employee is suffering from a serious health condition and has worked for his or her employer for at least 1,250 hours and twelve (12) months, and if the employer employs more than 50 employees, he or she may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of protected, unpaid leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Questions about FMLA serious health conditions? Contact our workers compensation lawyers at The Previant Law Firm, S.C. for a free consultation!
Wisconsin's version of FMLA also provides less leave (up to six weeks) under similar terms, although an employee must only work a minimum of 1,000 hours in the year preceding the leave. Leave under WFMLA is not in addition to federal FMLA; they run concurrently. A comparison of FMLA and WFMLA is available here.
What are the FMLA Serious Health Condition Requirements?
Eligibility for FMLA leave due to your own illness, or to care for a close family member (parent, minor child, spouse) with an illness depends on whether the illness, injury, or condition that is causing the absence is a serious health condition. A serious health condition is an illness, injury, impairment, or physical or mental condition that involves inpatient medical treatment; or requires an absence of more than three calendar days from work and daily activities and involves continuing treatment by a health care provider. Serious health conditions chronic, long-term illnesses or conditions that cause intermittent incapacity and requires ongoing medical treatment, like cancer, asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy, as well as some mental health disorders. Pregnancy (and absences related to pregnancy or for prenatal care) is also an FMLA-protected condition, as are injuries resulting from a serious accident that require ongoing care and rehabilitation. Contagious but routine colds and even an uncomplicated (but miserable!) bout of the flu are not usually serious health conditions.
It is important that, whenever possible, an employee with a serious health condition that may cause him or her to be absent from work obtains approval for FMLA leave before the need for absences arises.
Finally, note that this post addresses only the kinds of conditions that may be FMLA protected. While some of FMLA's requirements are briefly addressed in this post, there are other eligibility and documentation requirements that must be met for FMLA-approved leave. In addition, not all employees and employers are covered by the FMLA laws.


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When it comes to purchasing a farm the best way to go is farms for sale by owner. By definition, an estate sale is a sort of auction, garage or yard sale aimed at disposing of most possessions such as actual estate properties owned by a individual who has passed away or will be moving to another property or place. Newspaper classified areas are a excellent supply for locating properties for sale in neighboring areas and regions. I also was shocked to read of all the walk-throughs that should take spot just before the sale is final.
To place it briefly, our search revealed that none of the homes for sale in our restricted location and with our restricted (but reasonable) price range matched what we had been seeking for. I've noticed some mobile homes in Florida and California that are positioned in wonderfully scenic areas.
The insulation necessary to defend it from melting was a challenge, now with the use of Styrofoam blocks the Amish are creating new ice storage houses that will preserve ice all by means of the summer time and on into the subsequent winter months. Click here to uncover out about the assortment of Glasgow house for sale with GSPC.
Having prepared your residence for the urgent sale, you may possibly think about connecting with as numerous folks who can make such an urgent home sale possible, from regional genuine estate agents to private actual estate investors (these who put up those 'house needed urgently' signs) to your own network of buddies, as you can get some unexpectedly extremely good acquiring leads from your private circle.
I had a sale go to the really last day, then the purchaser backed out (who was utilizing their own sister-in-law as the mortgage lender agent!) because their interest price was as well high….It requires all kinds and a excellent agent learns by no means to count the income until they are walking away from, not to, the closing table.
We have a mature residential improvement division which can offer a host of top quality home for sale in North West London. The numerous choices open to prospective property owners are the homes for sale in beach communities, waterfront properties, retirement communities, ranch and farm properties, homes in the city, homes in the suburbs and golf and tennis properties.


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The trees are beginning to have the faintest hint of green on them. I bet within two weeks, they'll be totally different than now.
Hubby and I went to a blues concert on Saturday night. Saw Mac Arnold , an old time blues man who has played with all the greats over the years. He's up there in age but he's still going. His bandmates are fabulous musicians. If you ever get the chance to hear them, jump on it.
The goldfinches are singing up a storm outside my house these days and there's lots of them. The pine siskins are heard occasionally but I figure they'll be all gone quickly. It is that time again and I think some birds are migrating early this year.
My quilting has been lagging for months now. I'm actually working on a top but it is taking me far longer to get it finished than it should. I just get distracted by anything and everything. This is the original pattern.
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UK Based Mastering Engineer, Producer and founder of "Dynamic Range Day" Ian Shepherd, is about to begin teaching his Home Mastering Masterclass series.
Home Mastering Masterclass Details
The 8 week Masterclass begins on the 6th of June 2014 and will take you though everything you need to know to have a firm grounding in what mastering is and how you can learn to do it.
This is possible the closest way to get all the facts and be able to ask questions of your own, its all very well watching pre produced videos but what if you need to ask a question or things are not quite sinking in?
Well this is your chance, not only will you be given all the material you need to learn the craft there is the ability to ask questions,
Join in on weekly Q&A sessions.
Be part of a private Facebook group to chat with Ian and other students on the course,
Tried and tested techniques - Ian is passing on the theory and practices he was taught in his early days and what has allowed him to become a successful professional mastering engineer .
Note: The deal has now ended and reverted back to the non discounted price
Signing up now will give you a 33% discount over the regular price, You also have the option to take the "Enahanced Package" which includes an additional 50% discount on Ian's companion products Mastering with Multiband Compression" eBook and video (worth £47) and "Home Mastering EQ" video pack (worth £67)


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My heart is so full, and I am so in love with the newest addition to the Calbert-Johnson household. Thank you so much to the Kansas Humane Society for bringing us together!
On Monday we spent our entire afternoon waiting in line to meet four potential pups at the KHS. Quinn, who the KHS named Dory, was the 2nd one we met. She quickly warmed up, and we were in love ever since. After putting a hold on her, we went home to begin to prepare for her arrival.
She was "born" yesterday at ruff-ly 3 p.m., and after our evening walk we celebrated her first birthday.
She has not been a cheap dog. But what dog is? My freelance graphic design jobs have been able provide enough income to buy everything she needs– like her totally sweet Shocker collar. I'm looking forward to taking her to the vet soon for her KHS complimentary check up and hopefully to the groomer tomorrow to give her a good bath and fresh do. She has a beautiful coat of hair, so it won't take much work. The KHS thinks she was a runaway, because her coat is so good, she didn't have any issues, and is pretty well behaved. She jumps a little and is a counter surfer, but we're working on that. 🙂
They were not sure if she was potty trained. After an evening and morning with her, I think she is partially trained. She's not vocal, but if you watch her close enough you can kind of see the signs. She's only had two little accidents inside. I might try to train her to ring a bell when she needs to go out!
Welcome to the family, Quinn! Can't wait to have you be my official wedding-trainer and best friend.


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Institute for War and Peace Reporting | Giving Voice, Driving Change
Azerbaijani Opposition Targeted Ahead of Election
Turkel Karimli (centre, with raised arm), arrested with two others following an Azerbaijani opposition rally. (Photo: Aytan Farhadova)
Opposition activists in Azerbaijan say they are being systematically attacked, detained and harassed as the country prepares to vote in a presidential election due on October 9. (See also Bitterness as Azeri Election Race Begins.)
One recent incident came after the major opposition parties, including Musavat and the Popular Front, held a demonstration in support of their joint presidential candidate Jamil Hasanli on September 22.
Following the rally, attended by about 10,000 people, Turkel Karimli, son of Popular Front leader Ali Karimli, was arrested with two others. They were charged with resisting arrest and damaging other candidates' election posters, and given prison sentences of up to 30 days.
A spokesman for the interior ministry said police officers were unaware of the identities of the three men – the other two were Karimli's relative Jashgun Salahzade and friend Ulvi Nuriyev – until after their detention.
Ali Karimli, however, said it was just another attempt to intimidate opposition parties into silence.
"My family has been constantly threatened all year," he said. "Strangers have phoned our house and made threats. I've told my family not to go out on their own and make sure they are always among friends and comrades, so that if there's some kind of provocation, they'll have witnesses."
The day after the rally, a group of men attacked Ali Gulaliyev, the 16-year-old son of Hasanli's spokesman Oqtay Gulaliyev, stabbed him with a knife and left him bleeding on the street. Passers-by found the teenager and got an ambulance to take him to hospital, where he was operated on.
Oqtay Gulaliyev is the founder of the Kura association, which provides assistance to the victims of natural disasters. He is currently under house arrest after being charged with organising protests by flood victims angry at the extent of corruption in the allocation of reconstruction funds.
He said he hoped police would find those responsible for attacking his son.
Interior ministry spokesman Orkhan Mansurzade said the assault on Ali Gulaliyev was unconnected with his father's occupation. Instead, he said, the teenager had argued with a classmate, whose friends then attacked him.
Mubariz Gurbanli, deputy head of President Ilham Aliyev's Yeni Azerbaijan party, said that neither incident had any connection to political developments, and it was wrong to try to make one.
"The interior ministry has released official information that Turkel Karimli and his two friends, under the influence of alcohol, ripped candidates' posters and ignored the police's commands, and were therefore arrested," he said in an interview with the Trend news agency. "And Ali Gulaliyev had a fight with his peers and got injured. The investigation is continuing, and the guilty will be punished. Why should you then link these routing incidents with their fathers' activities?"
Bashir Suleymanli, executive director at the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Centre, said that despite the official denials, these incidents were part of a wider pattern of events.
"The arrest of Ali Kerimli's son and the injury done to Oqtay Gulaliyev's son are of course not coincidences," he added. "It's all political repression designed to scare people before the election."
The two incidents came shortly after a televised debate which descended into chaos after pro-government candidate Hafiz Hajiyev threw a water bottle at Hasanli, the opposition candidate.
During the September 19 debate, Hajiyev alleged that Hasanli's children spent their time in London bars. When it was Hasanli's turn to speak, he listed allegations of corruption against President Aliyev, who was not among those taking part.
Hajiyev interrupted him repeatedly, then threw the bottle across the table before being ejected by security men.
Hasanli then asked to be allowed more time to speak to make up for the interruption, but the moderator refused, so he too then left the studio.
In a report the following day, Azerbaijani Public Television, which staged the debate, accused Hasanli of insulting other candidates and violating electoral law, but did not censure Hajiyev.
Aytan Farhadova is a reporter for the Bizim Yol newspaper in Azerbaijan.
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The Honors Photography and Honors Advanced Photography courses are affiliated with Project Acceleration at Seton Hall University. Students in these classes have the option of registering with Seton Hall for University credit.
complete the form found through this link:
Students need to fill out the "Student Information Page" on the website listed here: http://www7.shu.edu/admissions/project-acceleration.cfm
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Mission and History
Mission Statement
The Chicago Academy for the Arts transforms emerging artists through a curriculum and culture which connect intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to impart skills to lead and collaborate across diverse communities.
In 1980, Larry Jordan, a teacher in the Chicago Public School system, was distressed to witness the number of art and music classes being eliminated from the curricula in the school system.
Mr. Jordan, who arrived in Chicago from North Carolina, was accustomed to the many arts programs and particularly the schools that specialized in these programs. Chicago was simply one city in the nation witnessing the decline of arts programs across the United States. A revolution in taxes paid for schools demanded that the schools emphasize the basics and cut out the "frills" of art and music. Mr. Jordan wondered why the Chicago school system could not afford to have at least one high school which could specialize in the arts. He wrote a special proposal and presented it to the school board. The board was unanimous in their acceptance of the proposal, but turned down the request on the basis that the finances for such an enterprise were not available.
Undeterred, Mr. Jordan was driven by the idea that the arts are not an accessory to education, but informed the foundation of all learning. He was inspired by close friends to pursue the creation of an arts high school as an independent school. He believed that with enough support of arts patrons and corporate assistance, such a school could provide a free education to those students who wished to develop their interests in the arts.
A number of friends and colleagues assisted him in developing a Board of Directors who could help further the cause. Essee Kupcinet, television producer and wife of famous Chicago columnist, Irv Kupcinet, was instrumental in bringing name recognition to Jordan's group of supporters and a Board of Governors was created. The initial board met over coffee at the dining room table of Chicago's famous artist, the late Zelda Werner. These excited and anxious board members created a strategy for opening the school in September of 1981. The initial board members reflected a wide array of personalities in business, arts, public relations and education.
The board's first mission was to find a location for the school that could be accessible to students across the Chicago area. Old St. Patrick's Church on DesPlaines Avenue, in the near downtown area, had a school building on its property that had been vacated some years before. The school building was in a safe, but declining neighborhood. Members of the board convinced the pastor of the church to rent the school building and to help revive the community. He agreed and the school opened its doors to 59 brand new artistically talented young girls and boys.
Summertime auditions brought hundreds of hopefuls to the old school building. While the Board of Directors made every effort to provide free education, the realization that faculty salary, rent and administrative costs made that dream virtually impossible. The cost for a full year's tuition was established at $2000 per year. All the monies that were generated by the board for the school opening went to subsidize tuition for those talented youngsters who simply could not afford that cost. Fundraising to support scholarships remains, even today, one of the most fundamental functions of the school.
On that day in September 1981, the sign on the school door, and on its official stationery, read THE ACADEMY, ART, MUSIC, DANCE, THEATER. Mr. Larry Jordan was named the school's first Headmaster and Mr. Frank Mustari its first Principal. The faculty represented teachers in art, music, theater, dance and the academic fields of social studies, mathematics, foreign language, English and science.
In the fall of 1990, the school moved to its present location on Chicago Avenue, again in a former parish school. The larger facilities provided for expanded programs with the addition of communication arts to the curriculum. The name of the school was changed to emphasize its attachment to the cultural benefits of the city of Chicago. The name of the school then became THE CHICAGO ACADEMY FOR THE ARTS.
In 2012, The Academy celebrated its 30th anniversary with a series of events, culminating in a gala event at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance at the Millennium Park Terrace. During this year, the school revised its mission statement to more clearly reflect the further development of its educational philosophy which integrates academics, arts, and the environment to educate the intellectual artist. The new mission statement reads:
The Chicago Academy for the Arts transforms emerging artists through a curriculum and culture which connect intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to impart skills to lead and collaborate across diverse communities.
Today, The Academy maintains its position as an internationally recognized independent school. The Academy is proud to sit at the intersection of arts and academics in the City of Chicago and the nation. We remain dedicated to our work to train young artists for life and to contribute to the artistic and creative life of our community.


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Being blind is tough, but buying stuff on the web makes it so much tougher.
That's the plight for a lot of disabled folk, who say that online shopping sites aren't doing a great job of providing accessibility options to those who need them, reports the Wall Street Journal.
At the center of the debate is the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, which says that public accommodations like stores and movie theaters must provide equal access to the disabled. This means wheelchair ramps and automatic sliding doors, which are obviously a major help to those who need them.
But some disability advocates argue the law should be taken a bit further: If people are spending lots more time shopping on sites like Amazon, shouldn't the online world be as accessible as the offline one?
Lots of companies, and a handful of courts, however, disagree. The Americans with Disabilities Act just wasn't conceived with the Internet in mind, they say. More, websites aren't "public accommodations" and equipping them with more accessibility options is often very complex and costs significant amounts of money.
Plus, well, the bind and deaf represent a tiny portion of the population. The return on investment probably isn't there.
The law, however, could force companies' hands. Under new regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice, companies would be required to improve the accessibility of their websites with spoken descriptions and other more robust options.
The debate is an interesting one, and is yet another example of how vision of the open, egalitarian web is butting up against the realties of how much it costs to create it.


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Research on the Role of Institutions Rewarded with 100,000 Euros
The 2017 Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research goes to Hernando de Soto, President of the Institute for Liberty and Democracy (ILD), in Lima, Peru. The Global Award is the most prominent international award in entrepreneurship research with a prize sum of € 100,000. De Soto is awarded for developing a new understanding of how institutions underpin the economy as well as the role of property rights and entrepreneurship in transferring economic activity from the informal to the formal sector.
Hernando de Soto has been a leading intellectual engaged in academic and public policy discussions on global development for the last 30 years. His analyses have led to new ways to alleviate poverty and underdevelopment by reforming property rights systems, business legislation and regulations.
His contributions have:
- Led to a new and better understanding of the role of institutions for entrepreneurship, especially in developing countries.
- Influenced policy worldwide, both in terms of conceptual understanding and practical policy measures.
- Paved new ways to assess and measure how difficult it is for people to enter the formal sectors. This has been done by painstaking empirical field work.
- Shown that the main problem in many developing countries is not capital per se but lack of property rights. De Soto argues that poorly defined property rights prevent people from making productive use of assets they control but may not formally own.
Hernando de Soto's analyses have had tremendous influence on policy throughout the world and were a main source of inspiration for the World Bank's reports Doing Business around the world.
The Award ceremony will take place in Stockholm on May 15. For further information please visit our website, www.e-award.org.
For information and contact:
Pernilla Norlin, for the Global Award for Entrepreneurship Research, +46 70 144 55 64.
Charlie Karlsson, Professor emeritus Jönköping International Business School, JIBS, and Chairman of the Prize Committee +46 70 582 06 77.


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tl;dr – couldn't even finish this meal, it was so disgusting; flavorless, tough, disgustingly breaded. 0 stars.


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10 Training announces support from Husqvarna Motorcycles North America
OCALA, Fla. (March 10, 2017) – 10 Training is pleased to announce support from Husqvarna Motorcycles North America in 2017. The school was founded by professional Flat Track/Supermoto racer, Johnny Lewis, with the concept of providing custom-fit programs for riders to help them achieve their riding goals. The ability to offer a more personal experience for beginners and professional riders alike is rewarding for Lewis and his family. The addition of Husqvarna Motorcycles to an already successful program is exciting for Lewis.
"When attending our school you become like family." Lewis said. "We want to know you, and you to know us. We build relationships, and there is as much pride in your progression from us as there is within yourself. I'm very happy to have the support of Husqvarna Motorcycles for the 2017 season, the brand and its heritage is a perfect fit for 10 Training and our vision of motorcycle riding and racing."
Husqvarna also looks forward to supporting 10 Training's unique program as the brand believes in supporting learn-to-ride programs that help grow the sport of motorcycling.
"We are excited to be a part of 10 Training's program as we strive to be a brand that encourages learn-to-ride efforts and supports industry initiatives that help to grow the sport of motorcycling," said Jenna Parker, Husqvarna Motorcycle North America's Marketing Manager. "With our pioneering spirit, we wish to see great success from supporting initiatives that make motorcycling a more welcoming and inviting sport for all. The 10 Training program is an exemplary school that we are proud to endorse."
Husqvarna has many models in its 2017 line-up, that are a perfect fit for 10 Training's multi-discipline approach; the FC250, FC450, TE150, 701 Enduro (more models to come). For newbies, additional mini bikes are available for rent. There are endless possibilities for fun on and off the bike as 10 Training helps you progress your riding skills and gain confidence.
"Here at 10 Training, programs are custom-fit to help you meet your riding goals," Lewis explained. "Whether you have a focus on racing or just want to improve your riding skills, we'll customize a program to suit your needs. Beginners to professionals, we offer multiple packages – usually anywhere from one-day to five-day programs that have smaller group sizes, often just one to three riders, in order to provide a more personal, one-on-one approach with our students. It is comprehensive training on and off the bike. We believe improving your skills on a motorcycle is not limited to seat time on two wheels with a motor. We work on cardio, balance, alignment, concentration, cross-training and more. For those with aims in professional racing, we offer marketing training as well. It really is a holistic approach to reaching your true potential on a motorcycle."
Although Johnny is best known for his success in American Flat Track and AMA Supermoto, he has a background in multiple disciplines, including road racing and off-road. As such, 10 Training is not limited to one-discipline of motorcycle riding. 10 Training's facility base in Ocala, Florida is centrally located between multiple locations that allow him to offer flat track (both short track & TT), motocross, supermoto and off-road training.
There is also a local bike shop where you can rent a mountain bike or road bicycle for cross-training during your time at 10 Training. This place has it all: a quarter mile short track and TT on the property plus the "10 House", a bunk house providing accommodations during your stay! The facility backs up to an off-road facility (HardRock MX) that easily allows Johnny to provide additional training on MX or enduro tracks to develop or progress a rider's skill level. Local mountain bike trails just miles down the road offer endless cardio training for students! Bring your own motorcycle or rent a bike through 10 Training. Need a MTB or road bicycle? No worries, rental service provided through the local bicycle shop. Into eating a plant-based diet? Ask about having meals provided and take a load off yourself. Drive or fly. The facility is just 5 miles off I-75 & there are 5 airports within 1.5 hours from track.
2017 March Schedule
March 7-11 5 Day FT/SM/Enduro plus Daytona Supercross Experience - 2 spots left
March 13-14 AFT Pro Test/tune days at 10 Training Facility
March 18-19 2 Day All Female FT- Sold Out
March 20-24 4 Day - FT/SM/ Enduro Sold Out
March 26-30 5 Day Advance Race Boot Camp- FT/MX- 2 spots left
April 3-7 5 Day Intermediate Race Boot Camp- FT/enduro- 2 spots left
April 10-16 7 day Private family training- Sold Out
Stay tuned for new dates and programs for May – July as 10 Training plans to hit the road towards the northeast and Midwest, as well as abroad in the coming months.
10 Training would like to thanks its supporters: Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Motion Pro, Spectro Oils, Mika Metals, DT1 Filters, 100%, Tri R Distributing, Arai Helmets, GI Moto, Pro Plates, Solid Performance, Matrix Concepts, EVS Sports, Light Shoe, Warp9 Racing, Abba Service Company, Jeff Wallace, Nick Williams, Class of 79', American Flat Track, Standard Motorcycle Co, Xtreme Powersports, Wiggins Insurance.
Find 10 Training online at www.trainingby10.com or www.flattracktraining.com to plan your next adventure!
About 10 Training
Founded in 2015 by professional flat track/supermoto racer Johnny Lewis, 10 Training was born with the idea that every motorcycle rider is unique, and must be treated so in order to reach their highest potential. 10 Training programs are custom fit – on and off the bike - to meet the students riding goals. From beginners to professionals, there are multiple package options available anywhere from one-day to five-day programs that have smaller group sizes, often just one to three riders, in order to provide a more personal, one-on-one approach with students. 10 Training's facility is centrally located in Ocala, Florida between multiple locations for various disciplines of riding: flat track (both short track & TT), motocross, supermoto, and off-road training. There are also prime mountain bike trails as well. As far as travel accommodations, there's the 10 Training bunkhouse on site or multiple hotel locations in the area. 10 Training is just five miles off I-75 with five airports an hour and a half away.
About Johnny Lewis
Although Johnny Lewis' roots are flat track and Supermoto racing, the 27 year old native of Coatesville, Pennsylvania has a background in multiple disciplines as well, including road racing and off-road. Lewis went pro at 16 in AMA Supermoto, riding for the Factory KTM team. The youngster showed great potential as one of the sports rising stars and eventually earned his first win in the Unlimited Class at Nashville. Lewis switched gears in 2009 and returned to his flat track roots in the AMA Pro Flat Track Championship series. He captured his first Dash for Cash win in 2010 followed by 3 career podiums in 2011 and his first National win at the Daytona short track in 2012. Other career highlights of Lewis are being named AMA Sports Athlete of the Year in 2004 for flat track and being invited to compete in multiple international supermoto events such as the prestigious Superbikers event in Mettet, Belgium as well as being chosen as 1 of 3 riders to represent the USA at the Supermoto of Nations in 2014. Lewis has also been invited to compete in the X Games 3 times, both in Supermoto and Flat Track, with a 4th place finish in 2015 just one position shy of an X Games medal. Lewis currently resides in Ocala, FL with his wife Alysha and their two young children Maxsen and Clary