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Consumer and sensory sciences
Innovation in food is only possible if we know what consumers want. We carry out consumer research based on the sensory perception of food, or in other words, how we experience food through our senses.
Contact person
Margrethe Hersleth
Research Director
Phone: +47 901 89 021
We offer:
- Targeted food innovation
- Methods to generate consumer insight, and to relate sensory information to consumer acceptance data.
- Sensory analysis using Nofima's highly trained assessors
- Tailored measurement methods and statistical models for consumer tests and sensory investigations
- PanelCheck: software to test and maintain a sensory panel
- ConsumerCheck: software to map the correlations between consumer preferences and sensory properties
- Advice and training for sensory panels, panel management and the use of the relevant software.
Several factors influence choices made by consumers. These may be associated with the product itself, the meal, the consumer, the situation or the surroundings. We emphasise making a contribution to targeted innovation by investigating how the experience of food is affected by these factors.
Food innovation through understanding mechanisms
It is not easy to launch a new meal. Consumers are often more skeptical to food innovation than to other types of product innovation. [OUE1] We have to eat to survive, but eating also gives pleasure, fullness and wellbeing. It is important to understand these mechanisms in order to be successful with food innovation. We carry out research on consumer's food related behaviour, and we develop methods to generate new consumer-insight in an efficient and valid manner.
We are in the international front in the field of understanding consumers' experience and sensory perceptions of food in various situations. The understanding of consumers' behaviours and actions is particularly important to meet the increasing demand for healthier food. For example: When reducing the salt and/or fat content of food, it is necessary to analyse the sensory effects. It may be necessary to change recipes in order to compensate for changes in sensory properties. In this case, it is important to determine whether consumer preferences have changed. It will also be necessary to determine consumer attitudes to different product information, in order to discover how food producers can present healthy products more effectively.
Multidisciplinary expertise
We use a multidisciplinary approach to understand consumers. Research results and knowledge from several different scientific fields, such as food technology, statistics, nutrition, sensory perception, consumer understanding and consumer insight, are combined.
We have expertise in all of these fields. Further, we are skilled in developing and tailoring measurement methods and statistical models used not only in consumer tests, but also in sensory investigations. Our scientists have developed, among other tools, the software packages PanelCheck, which provides methods to test and maintain sensory panels, and ConsumerCheck, which makes it possible for food producers to map correlations between consumer preferences and sensory properties.
At Nofima we have a sensory panel of ten professional assessors which is internationally leading in the field. The panel is a pioneer within sensory perception, and the assessors have an average of 12 years' experience.
Target groups
Different groups of consumers represent different cultures, different opinions, and different preferences. This means that different consumer segments approach food in different ways. Thus, what is important to emphasise differs from one target group to another.
At Nofima, we place particular emphasis on the segments children, young people and the elderly when it comes to developing healthy products. This is not only because these segments have special nutritional needs but also because they are more difficult to satisfy from a sensory point of view.


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Multihull Solutions To Showcase An Impressive Array Of Yachts At PIMEX Jan 8-11
Published: Wednesday, 07 January 2015
Multihull Solutions is diving straight into 2015 with a display of luxury catamarans at the Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX) Jan 8-11 at the Royal Phuket Marina.
The show is a relaxed event where visitors can celebrate the boating, leisure and luxury lifestyle in an idyllic tropical setting.
On display will be the Summerland 40 Long Range from Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts, the Mahé 36 Evolution by Fountaine Pajot and the Privilège 495 from Privilège Marine.
Brand specialists for shipyards represented by Multihull Solutions including Fountaine Pajot, Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts, Corsair Marine, Cantana catamarans, NEEL trimarans, Tag Yachts and Privilège Marine will be available.
The 2015 event will be the 12th Phuket International Boat Show (PIMEX), which is an established event on the marine and leisure calendar. The show is more than boats on display. It is an opportunity to see the latest luxury cars, properties and experience some famous Phuket hospitality.

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The Kansas City VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Pain Medicine Physiatrist. Duties include performance of interventional pain procedures that include: epidural steroid injections; medial branch blocks; radio frequency denervation; occipital and peripheral nerve blocks; sympathetic blocks; spinal cord stimulator trials; intrathecal catheter trials; discography; vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty); and opioid management. See patients in rehabilitation medicine clinic, provide medical management of pain, and perform ultrasound guided injections. Teaching of residents and opportunity for faculty appointment at University of Kansas. Completion of PM&R residency, PM&R board eligibility/certification and pain fellowship required.
No on call! Manageable workload; 10-12 patients a day; outpatient only!
Completion of PM&R residency, PM&R board eligibility/certification and pain fellowship required.
Assistance with payment of med school loans (up to $200K) & sign on bonus available!
We offer:
If interested, please e-mail your CV to firstname.lastname@example.com


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Alberta, Canada Aims For 50% Solar Power
Alberta has very high power needs and believes solar is the answer to their problems. Here's an excerpt:
Government of Alberta posts request for information to explore the possibility of using solar energy to meet half of its energy needs, replacing existing green energy contracts that are set to expire.
The government of Alberta, a province in Western Canada, has this week posted a Request for Information (RFI) to obtain advice on the feasibility of using solar energy to power 50% of government operations.
Despite being Canada's fourth-most populous province, Alberta currently has very minimal solar capacity installed, with the bulk of PV progress in the country currently centered largely on Ontario. However, with existing green energy contracts set to expire by the end of next year, ministers have eyed solar energy as a clean way to generate the 135,000 MWh of power required under the two green energy contracts.
Alberta Infrastructure has been supplying the government with renewable facilities since 2009, chiefly via wind power. But solar's chance to shine has never been explored in the province, which boasts some of the best levels of irradiation in the nation.
"The Prairies have the best solar resources in Canada and our government is committed to providing opportunities for the emerging solar industry to take advantage of this natural resource," said minister of environment and parks and minister responsible for the climate change office, Shannon Phillips.
John Gorman, CEO of CanSIA (the Canadian Solar Industries Association), welcomed the plans. "There is no doubt that solar electricity will become an important component of Alberta's decarbonized and diversified electricity supply mix as the cost of our technology continues to decline," he said, adding that a solar farm able to meet half of the Government of Alberta's power needs would also deliver a number of other 'firsts' in the province.


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A Warm Hello to Sandra Rotholc
Chronic Illness often brings up a lot of unanswered questions about sex, love, relationships, and intimacy. With more than 18 years of experience as an Individual, Couples, Family and Sex Therapist; Sandra is expert at helping people restore their passion for relationships, marriage, anxiety, depression, and communication. As a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Worker, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, and Registered Sex Therapist; Sandra lives in Toronto where she has a private practice focusing on Individual and Couples Psychosexual Therapy. She teaches through DaSouza Institute on Sexual Health and Cancer and also volunteers through ELLICSR to teach Sex and Cancer groups. Get ready to have your questions answered surrounding relationship self-care, dating, intimacy, and sex.


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ACA writes to the Department of Treasury on Healthcare taxes
On 1st October 2013, American Citizens Abroad (ACA), "The voice of Americans Overseas" wrote to the US Department of the Treasury airing their concerns about Healthcare taxes. ACA raised the point that the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) cannot be reduced by application of foreign tax credits; ACA therefore requested that when the Department of Treasury finalizes the regulations, measures will allow Americans abroad to apply foreign tax credits against the 3.8% Additional Medicare Tax.
Furthermore, ACA expressed their concerns regarding the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax; and requested that American residents abroad be exempted from the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax in the final Treasury regulations.
Last but not least, ACA requested that the Treasury encourage Congress to eliminate altogether the imposition of US Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes on self-employed Americans abroad.


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Neil Druckmann one of the writers and creative director for The Last Of Us decided to share some more information about the rumours about the possible The Last Of Us 2.
During a interview with Official PlayStation Magazine Neil talked about a prototype being in the works for Last Of Us 2.
He said that right now most of there attention is on Uncharted 4. But he said they have been brain storming a lot of ideas. Ideas like a sci-fi game; ideas for a fantasy game, Ideas for The Last Of Us 2 and they have actually built prototypes for all them. They got really close to narrowing that list down when then they were asked to work on Uncharted 4.
Also voice actor and collaborator for Naughty Dog Nolan North mentioned that he knew the team was working on Last Of Us 2. Druckmann later was quoted as saying:
You know, there's a part of me that's really looking forward to going back to those things, but I have no cycles left in my mind even to be thinking about that right now!
Last Of Us was released in 2013 for PS3 and PS4 exclusively, it is a survival horror game that has a amazing story and game-play mechanics. If you've never played Last Of Us do not worry. From the information Naughty Dog has given, it sounds like we won't be seeing The Last of Us 2 for a while.


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Just as last year, CANJAM NYC took place again this year Saturday and Sunday, February 17-18, and at the same venue in the theatre district of Manhattan, NYC: The New York Marriott Marquis, at West 46th Street and Broadway. I arrived on a clear, sunny, lively Saturday 17th (but oddly, by 6PM it was cold and there was a snowstorm!); the streets were bustling with tourists and locals. To the right of the venue was showing the famous play 'Hamilton' at the Richard Rogers Theatre.
CANJAM NYC is one of the CanJam Global premier shows that are produced by Head-Fi.org, the world's largest headphone and personal audio community. This year it was sponsored by Meze Audio and Sennheiser. Located on the 6th Floor of the hotel, it took up the huge Broadway Ballroom, and a handful of smaller rooms on the sidelines. When I arrived at 11:00 a.m. (opening time) there already was a huge line of anxious enthusiasts registering; I was once again (as last year) warmly greeted by Marjorie Baumert (more widely known for organizing the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest (RMAF), Denver Colorado) who was working the registration area, and making sure all was going smoothly—it was.
When one enters the ballroom, it is very disorienting because of the huge size and mind-boggling array of exhibitors. Headphones over the ear, on the ear, closed/open, headphone amps from tiny to colossal with and without vacuum tubes, small handheld music players, thousands of in-ear monitors (buds); wireless or wired, bluetooth enabled or not. Prices ranged from under $10.00 to tens of thousands of dollars. As someone who generally does not use headphones on a regular basis, it took some time to settle in. I decided to just wander around, take some photos, and in particular try to stumble upon some new exhibitors and products of interest. Covering more than that would be almost impossible. I report here a medley of what I witnessed.
Klipsch 'Heritage' Headphone Amp ($500.00—above photo) displayed with a clear top for show use only; when sold it comes with a brown wooden top. I suggested that they offer that clear top as an option; it looked so cool!
In the USA for the first time, Singapore based company Dita Audio came to NYC to show their in-ear monitors. 'Music is a harsh mistress, there can be no compromises', says Dita. I had to investigate. The available connector plugs are not typical adaptors, they connect directly to the end of the cable itself. Even possible is a special balanced 4.4mm plug for use with the Sony WM1-A player which I used in my photo with their top-of-line 'Dream' buds ($1799) made of all Titanium; very solidly made and they come with exceptional (no compromise) custom made Van Den Hul cabling. Impressive sound with deep bass. I also checked out their less expensive 'Awesome Troupe SE' model ($1099). Darren Goh (right in photo), was a very friendly and knowledgeable fellow.
Serbian company Auris Audio was showing several unusual looking vacuum tube based headphone amps, with leather/wood designs; also a DAC and even a CD Player (to be released sometime soon) to be used with their equipment. Tijana Marjanovic (Brand Manager) gave me a nice overview; I listened to Pink Floyd's The Endless River (CD on the CDT-1 CD player—1000 Euros) with the HA2 Amp (which has 3 line inputs) (2200 Euros) using Sennheiser HD800 headphones; luscious sounding, I wanted to stay longer.
Hifiman was showing off its new 'Shangri-La Jr' tube based headphone amp ($8000), which although expensive, is considerably less expensive than its father, the $50,000 Shangri-La. Both models include headphones in the price. The Jr came with 'Shangra-La' headphones.
New York based company Advanced had remarkably low priced, elegant looking–and fine sounding in-ear monitors (sold online only). Prices ranged from $25.00 to $80.00. M3 is a very nice Bluetooth model that can be used both wirelessly or with wires ($79.99), while the M4 ($39.99) is a steal, and even the S2000 which is for stage performers is an absolute bargain ($24.99).
Mytek's Michal Jurewicz was showing his new $1000 Liberty DAC, and Clef ($299): a very small and portable but powerful MQA amp/DAC with AAC Bluetooth. I used it with Jurewicz's iPhone as source (Bluetooth to iPhone) and with Audeze LCD-XC closed back headphones. It sounded surprisingly good; smooth, musical and with lots of body (review forthcoming).
Periodic Audio were displaying their about to be released tiny (smaller than a 9-volt battery) and light (about 1/2 ounce) headphone amp, the Nickel (Ni), at $299. Typical mobile phones (or iPads, etc.) do have good built-in DACs, but their amplification is not good. The Nickel allows one to bypass the player's own amp and instead use it as a volume control. The power comes from the Nickel; it has a 3.5mm audio input jack, a 3.5mm output jack for headphones, and a micro-USB port for charging the battery which can last up to 10 hours. I used it with an iPhone and Periodic Audio's Be (Berylium) in-ear monitors ($299); nice (review forthcoming)!
Once again, a great CANJAM right in the center of New York City.
Even if headphones are not your main thing, it is worth checking out; you will surely find something of interest among the wide variety of exhibitors.
The space is really excellent too: comfortable, just the right size and surprisingly quiet. This CANJAM seemed particularly well attended, too, and the crowds seemed to be enthusiastic and energetic; must have picked that up from the natural spirit of New York City. I hope CANJAM comes again next year.


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Thoughts on education, learning, and the role of STEM in our lives.
MIT App Inventor
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Tinkercad - Mind to design in minutes
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Common Core Blog
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The cost is $20.00 for the workbook. Scholarships are available.
The group will be led by Lori Hixon, Chuck and Susanne Spiezio.
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When the greatest champion of any sport comes to town, it seems like a good idea to take a look at him up close.
Babe Ruth isn't coming around any time soon, as far as we know, and Michael Jordan is pretty ubiquitous from videos and commercials, but here was Eddy Merckx, the most successful cyclist of them all, just a few subway stops away.
The first thing that needs to be known about Merckx is how he got his nickname, the Cannibal. Actually, all cyclists look ferocious, with their formidable prehistoric-looking mandibles jutting below the wraparound sunglasses and new-age helmets.
Merckx, 66, rode before shades and helmets — riders swooped down mountains leading with their foreheads — and the naked look emphasized his insatiable eyes. From the mid 1960s to the mid '70s, Merckx entered every race there was, from lowly midweek criterium to the major three-week tours. From 1970 through 1973, he won more than a third of the races he entered, a staggering percentage.
How did he get that nickname? Merckx flew in from Europe just for the party on Thursday evening celebrating the 50th birthday of Bicycling Magazine; he is a friend of the Rodale family, which owns the magazine. He showed up at the soiree in SoHo — barrel-chested and broad-shouldered, still looking like the 6-foot, 163-pound beast who dominated cycling for a generation.Continue reading the main story
Speaking in English, Merckx recalled how he got his nickname in 1969, after his first Tour championship, when he also captured the green jersey for points leader and the King of the Mountain jersey (white with large red circles). An admiring Peugeot teammate, Christian Raymond, told his 12-year-old daughter that Merckx would not let anybody else win a single franc.
"Daddy, he's a cannibal," the girl said. The nickname grew after his retirement, when Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain matched Merckx and Jacques Anquetil with five championships. Then Lance Armstrong won seven straight, from 1999 to 2005. They are very close, Merckx and Armstrong. When Armstrong was recovering from cancer, Merckx visited him in Texas.
"When you put down résumés of our careers side by side on two pieces of paper, his successes were incredible," Armstrong told Alastair Campbell of The Times of London in 2004. "They were so diverse: Tours, world championships, one-hour records — he was an animal." Armstrong did have one caveat: the quality and depth of riders are greater today, he said.
Armstrong, who has never officially tested positive for doping, is currently the target of a grand jury for his testimony about drugs. Merckx was disqualified from the Giro d'Italia in 1969 for using a stimulant and tested positive several other times.
The definitive word on this sport still comes from the offhand remark by Anquetil of France, who once asked, "Do they expect us to ride the Tour on Perrier water?"
Asked about the long history of drugs in cycling, Merckx said that in his day there were "products that made you a little less tired." Nowadays, he said, there are products that "make you better."
What does he think of the epidemic of positive tests in the last generation?
"It comes from the doctors; they make money," he said.
He praised the upgraded testing in recent years and said the sport was now cleaner than many others.
For all that, cycling remains a compelling sport. Armstrong gained his desire from a hard childhood. Asked what made him tick, Merckx said his father was one of 11 children, his mother one of seven, and the parents ran a grocery store outside Brussels and raised three children.
"We were not rich," he said. "We did not go to the Cote d'Azur or skiing. Our only vacation was to the North Sea. I had to pay for my bicycle every month, but we always had food."
He was hungry in the way champions often are — the seething drive of Jim Brown, the bland glare of Gordie Howe, the cut-your-heart-out look of Mia Hamm. Merckx was always in motion somewhere. Whereas Armstrong and his team could spend an entire year preparing for the Tour de France, Merckx raced everywhere.
The lucrative Tour today is laced with arcane courtesies — popular racers win stages in their home regions; French riders (it has come to this) do well on the Quatorze, Bastille Day. Win the Tour, with a fantastic team around you, and you have had a great year. Not so in the time of Eddy Merckx.
"The smaller races were where you made your money," he said the other day.
From 1969 through 1972, Merckx won the Tour de France, but he did not enter the race in 1973. The other day he explained: "I had the opportunity to win in Spain and Italy" — which he did — "and we only had 16-17 riders on our team, so it was not easy for them."
Plus, as a thoroughly bilingual Belgian — who does not take sides in the schism between the Flamands and Walloons — he was most emphatically not a French citizen. So in 1973 it seemed prudent to abstain. The next year he won his fifth, and probably would have won a sixth, except that near the end of a mountain stage in 1975 he was sucker-punched by one of the thousands of spectators who clog the narrow mountain climbs.
"He hit me in the liver," Merckx said, patting his right front abdomen. (Some stories claim he was hit in the kidneys, in the back, but Merckx would know.)
He finished third, 34 seconds out, and never won the Tour again. His total of victories is usually put at 450 races — not stages — and he did it all after injuring his back in 1969, an injury he felt for the rest of his career, and into today. Yes, he still rides.
Merckx resists comparisons with the other champions, saying: "You can only be the best of your time. I was the best of my time."
Perhaps because of the mercantile background of his family, Merckx showed an aptitude for business, manufacturing his own line of bicycles for many years. There is now a Merckx model in the Gita brand, and he still makes suggestions for streamlining, but will not sacrifice safety for lighter weight. He has seen friends die for lack of security, he said somberly. He divides his time between Brussels (a subway stop is named after him) and Monaco, and brags about his son Axel, who rode in the Tour, and his daughter, and the five athletic grandchildren.
Merckx followed the recent Tour and respects Cadel Evans, the Australian, for winning, but he could not resist adding that Evans was not a versatile champion who could win stages under many conditions. Back in the day, there was financial incentive to win every stage, every race, from spring to fall. That made a rider hungry. Made him the Cannibal.Continue reading the main story


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The 'needn't list' 2 years on ... and other useless research
Back in February 2012 The University of Otago released a piece of waste of time research called "The Needn't List"
This list was designed to be a "useful tool for medical practitioners and other health professionals working with people wanting to lose weight"
Aside from the media frenzy in February 2012, the Needn't List hasn't had any further mention. A quick google search confirms that no one has bothered to discuss it any further than the week or two that the press release was circulating.
Do you know what the Needn't list is?
Did you follow it?
Just making the headlines today is the NZ Government's initiative to produce a "star" rating on processed foods, rating their "health".
But wait.
Have we not had nutrition labels on our food for decades?
Have we not had the Food Pyramid drummed into us since birth? (I don't support Food Pyramid)
Did we not end up with Percentage Daily Values on our labels a few years ago?
And didn't the Needn't list come out 2 years ago.
And aren't obesity rates just climbing in spite of all of this?
So why are we still focusing on this strategy? It does not work, and has not worked.
In the 30 year Global Burden of Disease Study, we discovered:
The analysis of trend data from 188 countries found that between 1980 and 2013, the proportion of obese men in New Zealand increased more than in any other country, from 13 percent to 28 percent.
You do not need to produce a research paper or have a masters degree to work out that the actions of our government does not correlate with results. I'll plot you a visual graph now... let's make it a 30 year graph shall we. On the y axis "number of initiatives over 30 years" on the x axis "obesity rates over 30 years".
I always love how the "science brigade" come in and bleet on about how there's no science proving that processed foods are bad, blah blah blah. I really don't care to be honest.
When the Global Burden of Disease tells me we're getting fatter...
And I see research talking about how 90% of all people who lose weight will put it back on.
I say, fuck your lists and labels. Get out of your office and get a handle on WHY people are even MAKING those choices in the first place, your labels and lists HAVE NOT WORKED.
This is what I'm doing about it.
- I will teach you how to find joy in non-processed foods
- I will help you work out why you struggle to follow a diet of unprocessed food
- I will refer you to someone if we find I can't help you
- I will teach you some basic cookery if that is the problem
- I will teach you how to cook healthy food quickly if that is the problem
- I will help you find healthy, cheap alternatives if budget is the problem
- I will listen to why you struggle and coach you accordingly.
- I will always have your best interests in my heart when I coach you.
Best of luck for the Government while they roll this system out.
I'll check in on the progress in a couple of years.


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Guatemala Huehuetenanga
Guatemala Huehuetenanga
A medium roasted, versatile and delicious bean that is a great all-rounder.
Roaster's tip: This is the one for those who enjoy milder coffee. Brewed through a drip filter, the subtleties of this complex coffee shine through.
Process - Fully Washed and sun dried on patios
Varieties - Catuai, Caturra, Bourbon
Altitude - 1700-1800m
Farm - Las Orquideas
Region - Huehuetenango
Tasting Notes
Round body, bright acidity, citrus, nutty and chocolate notes.
This is our barista's favourite. This microlot comes from a single farm high up in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala which gives a fruity and clean cup with lots of body and a developed flavour that has a sweet finish. This is a versatile bean which is suitable for all brewing methods. It works extremely well as espresso with milk.


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Dezember 2017
- 28. Dez. 2017 Launch des neuen Brandings FABER WOMAN 28. Dez. 2017
Januar 2018
- 8. Jan. 2018 Die neue Homepage von FABER WOMAN ist online 8. Jan. 2018
März 2018
- 16. März 2018 Entdecken Sie FABER WOMAN auf Vimeo & LinkedIn 16. März 2018
April 2018
- 1. Apr. 2018 FABER WOMAN Brand Book jetzt entdecken 1. Apr. 2018
Mai 2018
- 1. Mai 2018 FABER WOMAN Mai News 1. Mai 2018
History: The company Ernst Faber GmbH was founded in 1947 by Ernst Faber in Isaar near Toepen (Germany). In the early 50s, his sons Herbert and Günter Faber joined the company. Toghether, they laid the foundation for today's Ernst Faber GmbH.
In the 70s and 80s, the 3rd generation, Walter and Markus Faber, joined. Since 2000, they manage the company with their wives Martina and Benita Faber.
Since its foundation in 1947, the family-owned company Faber produces ladies' knitwear within its premises in North of Bavaria.
Collection: Faber's knitwear-coordinate collections are created for the sporty-chic woman with an active and emotional lifestyle, seeking new, special and multifarious fashion combined with very good quality, best wearing comfort and perfect fitting.
Faber is putting an accent on its yarn quality while working with cotton and wool mixes equipped with "Best Comfort" effect that guarantees a silk-alike and soft touch, enhancing the wearing feeling. New kinds of effect yarns are developed in cooperation between design and engineering team. These exclusive effect yarns have a very fancy look and at the same time very good wearing and maintaining qualities.
Uncompromising quality standards in all areas is not just Faber's vision, but everyday's practice amongst all employees.
As most of the knitwear production is made within Faber's premises, all production steps are constantly controlled, changed and adapted in order to guarantee Faber's high quality standards. Besides knitted styles, a main collection also contains shirts as well as woven pieces offered in suitable coordinate themes.
Distribution: To implement the individual distribution policy of a family-owned company at the point of sale, Faber engages a flexible team of 6 efficient and competent fashion agencies throughout Germany as well as in 9 exportation countries, such as:
Australia, Belgium/Luxembourg, France, Great Britain, The Netherlands, Ireland, Canada, Austria, Switzerland
This policy helps to strengthen trusting long-term client partnerships and build new customer's loyalty—an important aspect, mainly in turbulent times.
70 Years of Faber: For its anniversary year 2017, Faber will push the individuality and strengths of its future collections. The personnel of the engineering and design team has been increased in order to employ the great knitwear knowhow "Made in Germany" even more intensely.
Faber will show that 70 years of tradition and modern spirit are a perfect match for a successful future of a family-owned company.


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January 30 - February 25, 2019
27 Days
Tour Status - Guaranteed
This HOSTED agriculture tour with David & Brenda Layden of Select Holidays is visiting the "Land Downunder", including the city of Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart & Melbourne, with an option to visit Darwin & Alice Springs. This tour includes Coober Pedy, Tasmania,
Kangaroo Island, the Great Ocean Road & so much more…..
Join us on this memorable journey...
Tour Highlights
- International & Domestic airfare
- Deluxe, city center accommodations*
- Best Class accommodations in Rural Areas
- Meals as per itinerary
- Air conditioned transportation
- City & area tours as per itinerary
- Technical visits as per itinerary
- Ghan Rail from Adelaide to Darwin
- Sydney Harbor
- Coober Pedy
- Kangaroo Island
- Great Ocean Road
- Plus more...
- Hosted by Select Holidays
Jan 30, 2019: Wed - FLYING TO NEW ZEALAND
The tour begins with a flight from Canada into Australia. You will cross the International Date Line and lose a day. [IFM]
Jan 31, 2019: Thu - LOSE THIS DAY
This is a lost day because of the International Date Line. You will cross over the International Date Line once more and gain a day back on your return home.
Feb 01, 2019: Fri –ARRIVE AUSTRALIA / ADELAIDE
Upon arrival into Australia, clear customs and transfer to your Adelaide City Center Hotel for a 2 night stay. [IFM]
Feb 02, 2019: Sat - ADELAIDE
Free day to relax and explore this wonderful city. [B]
Feb 03, 2019: Sun - ADELAIDE ~ GHAN RAIL
Board the "Ghan Rail" for an unforgettable 3 day excursion to the northern community of Darwin. [B, Meals onboard Ghan Rail]
Feb 04, 2019: Mon – ALICE SPRINGS ~ GHAN RAIL
Mid-day arrive Alice Spring and disembark the Ghan Rail for time to explore this community on your own. This afternoon board the Ghan Rail again and continue your journey. [Meals onboard Ghan Rail]
Feb 05, 2019: Tue – GHAN RAIL ~ DARWIN
Full day rail trip with a morning excursion in Katherine. Arrive Darwin later this afternoon for a three night stay. [Meals on Ghan Rail]
Feb 06, 2019: Wed - DARWIN
Darwin's dramatic history encompasses the tragic bombing of Darwin by Japanese air raids during WWII. Today, the city's make up is multicultural due to its close proximity to south-east Asia. Much of Darwin's action happens along its waterfront which you can enjoy on a city tour today. [B]
Feb 07, 2019: Thur - DARWIN TO SYDNEY
This morning is free before a mid-day flight from Darwin to Sydney. Make you way to the hotel in the 'Rocks' area for a 3-night stay. Tucked in under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and situated on the beautiful Sydney Harbour, the 'Rocks' is where Sydney got its start. Here is one of the oldest houses in Sydney as well as the oldest pub, dating back to the 1800's. [B]
Feb 08, 2019: Fri - SYDNEY
This morning, arrive into the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, Australia. After clearing Customs, transfer to a hotel in the 'Rocks' area for a 2-night stay. Tucked in under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and situated on the beautiful Sydney Harbour, the 'Rocks' is where Sydney got its start. Here is one of the oldest houses in Sydney as well as the oldest pub, dating back to the 1800's. Time to explore on your own before joining the rest of your traveling companions at a "Welcome Dinner". [IFM/D]
Feb 09, 2019: Sat - SYDNEY
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on a morning "Sydney Harbour Cruise" on the Sydney Harbour. The Sydney Harbour is an aquatic playground for the Sydney residents, with more than 240 km of shoreline, unspoiled beaches, picturesque gardens and pockets of natural bush. It is also home to some of Australia's big-name attractions, such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. The afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps you will want to take an optional tour of the famed Sydney Opera House or walk up onto the Sydney Bridge. The choice is yours. [B]
Feb 10, 2019: Sun - SYDNEY-PERTH
Transfer to the Sydney Domestic Airport for a flight across the country from the east coast to the west coast and into the city of Perth. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and the fourth largest city in the country. Check into the hotel for a
4-night stay. Enjoy a city tour this afternoon that includes the "Kings Domain and Gardens". [B/D]
Feb 11, 2019: Mon - PERTH / PINNACLE DESERT / PERTH
This whole day is spent north of Perth. Visit the "Caversham Wildlife Park" to get up close with kangaroo and wombats, just to name a few. Stop at the "Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Factory" for lunch before visiting the "Pinnacles Desert", a moon-scape of amazing limestone spires. In Lancelin climb aboard a 4WD buggy to traverse the massive whites sand dunes in the area. Return to hotel in Perth later in the afternoon. [B/L]
Feb 12, 2019: Tues - PERTH / MARGARET RIVER / PERTH
On this travel day, depart Perth for the "Margaret River" region. Renowned as Western Australia's finest wine producing region with around 138 wineries, Margaret river is also blessed with a stunning collection of natural landscapes. Begin with a visit to the "Busselton Jetty", the longest wooden jetty in the Southern Hemisphere . Enjoy lunch at a local brewery, complete with beer samples. In the afternoon, visit "Mammoth Cave" and view the majestic karri trees in the Boranup Forest. At Cape "Leeuwin Lighthouse" see where the Indian Ocean meets the Southern Pacific Ocean. Enjoy an afternoon wine tasting before returning to Perth for the night. [B/L]
Feb 13, 2019: Wed - PERTH / ROTTNEST ISLAND / PERTH
Head to the pier in Perth and step aboard a ferry for a quick and picturesque ride to "Rottnest Island". This low, sandy isle is only 11 km long and 5 km wide. Watch for fur seals basking on the rocks as your guide shares insight into the island's troubled past. Before it became a tourist destination, Rottnest Island spent a century as a penal colony for Aboriginal prisoners from around the country. At the "West End" stroll the boardwalk to the "Wadjemup Lighthouse " and look out over the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean, to see if you can spot pods of humpback whales and dolphins. After some free time, return to Perth for the night. [B/D]
Feb 14, 2019: Thur - PERTH / ADELAIDE
After breakfast, transfer to the Perth airport to fly into the city of Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. Adelaide is simply enchanting, with a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, and outdoor activity. After a city tour, check into the hotel for an overnight stay. [B]
Feb 15, 2019: Fri - ADELAIDE / COOBER PEDY
This morning, board a flight to Coober Pedy, the opal capital of the world as it produces more opal than any other place in the world. Situated 846 km north of Adelaide, Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called "dugouts", which are built in this fashion due to the scorching daytime heat. The landscape features waste that is excavated from opal mines and opal mining machinery silhouetted against the horizon. Check into an underground hotel for a 2-night stay. [B/D]
Feb 16, 2019: Sat - COOBER PEDDY
Coober Pedy gives a new meaning to the word 'Downunder". On the surface, the place looks pretty deserted with just a few hotels, randomly placed old mining equipment, a golf course and no grass. In fact, around 3,500 people live there and 60 % live below the surface in homes burrowed out of caves. The tour today visits underground homes, churches, Museum and mine. At an abandoned opal field, fossick for your own opal. In the afternoon, head out of town to view the moon-like landscape, the "Dog Fence", that stretches across Australia and the "Mica Fields". Return to your hotel later in the afternoon. [B/L]
Feb 17, 2019: Sun - COOBER PEDDY / KANGAROO ISLAND
Departing from the starkness of Coober Pedy fly to lush and picturesque "Kangaroo Island". Off shore 112 km southwest of Adelaide, it is 'just across the water but a world away'. There really are not enough adjectives to accurately describe the beauty of Kangaroo Island. It is an island with 509 km of coastline of pristine beaches, with native bushland, wildlife, adventure & exploring. And the sunsets can take your breath away. Check into hotel for a 2-night stay. [B/D]
Feb 18, 2019: Mon - KANGAROO ISLAND
Explore the natural highlights and wildlife of Kangaroo Island today. Admire the playful fur seal colony at the "Seal Bay Conservation Park". Join a knowledgeable National Park ranger for a stroll along the beach, keeping an eye out for wild Australian sea lions. Stop for a delicious two-course lunch at "Vivonne Bay Bistro", located in the beautiful Australian bush land. Afterwards, walk among the eucalyptus trees, keeping an eye out for koalas at "Hanson Bay Sanctuary". In the afternoon, encounter Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and echidnas at "Flinders Chase National Park". Tour the park and walk along the rugged southern coastline. Admire the beauty of the majestic "Remarkable Rocks" and then enjoy the "Admirals Arch Boardwalk", a natural nursery and safe haven for fur seals. Return to your hotel for the night. [B/L]
Feb 19, 2019: Tues - KANGAROO ISLAND / MELBOURNE / GELONG
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a flight into the city of Melbourne. Here you are met by a local guide and taken to the Gelong area for a 2-night stay. Gelong is a port city 75 km south west of Melbourne. Tour in the area then enjoy a wonderful dinner at one of the numerous wineries found around Gelong. [B/D]
Feb 20, 2019: Wed - GELONG/ GREAT OCEAN ROAD
Today is a travel day as you drive "The Great Ocean Road" an "Australian National Heritage" listed road on the southwestern coastline of Australia. Built by returned soldiers and then dedicated to those men and women who lost their lives in WWI, this road is the world's largest war memorial. Winding through a variety of terrain, there are several prominent landmarks such as the "Twelve Apostle" limestone rock formations. After a great day of viewing and visiting different landmarks, return to Gelong for the night. [B/L]
Feb 21, 2019: Thur - GELONG / HOBART, TASMANIA
This morning you return to the Melbourne airport and fly to Hobart in Tasmania for a 3-night stay. Tasmania is an island state located 240 km to the south of the Australian mainland and separated by the Bass Strait. The city of Hobart is the capital and largest city on this island state. This evening enjoy a seafood dinner at the waterfront. [B/D]
Feb 22, 2019: Fri - HOBART / PORT ARTHUR / HOBART
After breakfast at the hotel start out on a tour of Hobart and region. Founded in 1804 as a penal colony, Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney, and dates to its foundation as a British colony in 1804. A scenic tour will take you for a visit to the former convict settlement of Port Arthur, offering an insight into Australia's convict history. The vast complex is now both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Tasmania's most visited tourist attraction. Return to Hobart for the night. [B]
Feb 23, 2019: Sat - HOBART / BRUNY ISLAND / HOBART
The tour today is a food lovers delight. After a 15-minute ferry crossing will arrive onto "Bruny Island", off the southern coast of Tasmania. Start touring with a visit to "Bruny Island Cheese Company". Learn the art of cheese making then share platters of cheeses and taste hand-crafted ale. Next up is a visit to "Get Shucked Oysters" and enjoy half a dozen oysters freshly shucked. From here you travel to "Bruny Island Berry Farm" for a stroll through the berry fields and enjoy a berry inspired morning 'tea'. Walk along a spectacular white-sand beach and enter an ancient reserve, and look for rare white wallabies. At "Bruny Island Premium Wines" enjoy lunch accompanied by wine but be sure to save room for homemade chocolates at "Bruny Island Chocolate Company". There are more sweet treats to come with a stop at "Bruny Island Honey for a taste of their produce. Conclude your food journey with a glass of award-winning Tasmanian whiskey from the "Bruny Island House of Whisky". Take the ferry back to Hobart for the night. [B/L]
Feb 24, 2019: Sun - HOBART / MELBOURNE
This morning following breakfast, transfer to the Hobart airport for a flight back to Melbourne. Following a city tour, check into a hotel with the afternoon to explore on your own. This evening enjoy a "Farewell Dinner" on the historic "Tram Car 5-Star Restaurant." [B/D]
Feb, 25, 2019: Mon - MELBOURNE - END OF TOUR
After breakfast transfer to the Melbourne International Airport for a flight to North America. [B/IFM]
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IMCA Names Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has appointed John Bradshaw as policy and regulatory affairs manager.
He will be responsible for developing and delivering the international trade association's policy and regulatory strategy, including representing members with regulators and other third parties.
John joined the IMCA Secretariat as technical adviser in early autumn 2015. This followed four years at Lloyd's Register as principal technical specialist and a career at sea.
"John's background at Lloyd's Register where he was rapporteur on a number of European Commission expert groups; and a regular attendee at IMO to support development of regulations, together his involvement with ICAS and makes him the ideal person to take on management of our policy and regulatory affairs. He will be working with Emily Comlyn our policy and regulatory affairs technical adviser. Together they make a very strong team" said IMCA's CEO Allen Leatt.


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What makes you go abroad, fighting for strangers? ....
Released September 1976
Recorded in Hilversum, Holland
Along with its predecessor, this is possibly Steeleye Span's finest example of commercial folk rock. Once again produced by Mike Batt of Wombles "fame" (indeed, a little known fact is that several members of Steeleye Span were the musicians behind The Wombles, even donning Womble costumes to appear on "Top Of The Pops" as the furry litter picker-uppers), the album perfectly blended traditional British folk songs with a rousing electric guitar and pounding drum sound. Then, of course, as always, there was vocalist Maddy Prior's excellent folk voice.
The album is perhaps the band's most rock-influenced album, with very prominent guitars and a strong rhythm section. Some found it too overpowering, though. Certainly, the folk purists among the band's following were not too happy with the album, seeing it as a commercial sell-out. As it was, it didn't sell well, as punk was starting to be the order of the day by its release. The previous album had sold well, however, maybe this one just came out at the wrong time.
1. London
2. The Bosnian Hornpipes
3. Orfeo/Nathan's Reel
4. The Twelve Witches
5. The Brown Girl
6. Fighting For Strangers
7. Sligo Maid
8. Sir James The Rose
9. The Drunkard
Standout tracks, for me, however, are the afore-mentioned evocative narrative "Sir James The Rose", and the adaptation of the hymn "To Be A Pilgrim" - the haunting "Fighting For Strangers". "London" is a fine, vocally harmonious opener and "Orfeo" sees the band even getting a little funky at times with a bit of wah-wah guitar. "The Twelve Witches" is a nod to a more folky, vocal-dominated past and "The Brown Girl" is an understated classic, actually. It even has a semi-funky, soulful bit in the middle. The wah-wah comes out again for the upbeat, vibrant Irish-influenced instrumental, "Sligo Maid" and funky guitar blends with traditional Irish fiddle. Top drumming from Nigel Pegrum on this one too.
The final track, "The Drunkard" sees the band begin it with an impromptu version of "Camptown Races" which singer Maddy Prior admits was done at a time of high drunkenness. Eventually, she pulls a superb vocal performance out of her hat, somehow.
Put the best tracks from this and the previous album together and you would have a great album.One sensed that band were at something of a crossroads at this point.
Indeed, unhappy with having to go along with this overly commercial approach, though, members Peter Knight and Bob Johnson left the band. I have to say I feel they were overreacting a bit. It is still a decidedly folky album in parts. Knight would return several years later, however.


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Ms.Pyfrom, is not new to this. She's a graduate of Florida A&M and a retired teacher from Florida's Palm Beach County School District. She didn't have any training in tech but she realized students in her district had seen a digital divide and she wanted to make a difference for them….and so the journey begins.
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Blog Post Titles: what are the important factors?Posted by Mark White, Blog Consultant in Marketing with Blogs , SEO in Blogs , Writing your Business Blog
I was recently reading a post by Chris Lake over at e-Consultancy discussing the relative merits of Witty vs Descriptive Headlines for your blog posts.
Interesting stuff and some nice examples but not quite the whole story.
Firstly though, why are they important? They are important because they act just like a newspaper headline – they attract the readers' attention and encourage them to read the full article. With the huge amount of information that we have nowadays it is vitally important that we attract people's attention in the short space of time that we are given to achieve this and generally we only have the post title at our disposal to achieve this.
However, we need to remember that we are in fact trying to attract the attention of two groups: readers (or should I clarify by saying 'human readers') and Search Engines. Unfortunately, they don't react in the same way and they aren't attracted by the same things. While human readers are attracted by humour, nuance, plays on words as well as information, Search Engines are attracted purely by the words which we provide.
But there's more!! More? Yes, there's more! Because we are working on-line, we have to remember what people actually see in different situations and places – bear with me here, it's important!
In RSS Feeds, the title of your post appears, as it does in the main Blog Search Engines such as Technorati or Google Blog Search. As people browse here, then the title is critical because it is the only real element that you can use to attract their attention as they skim through the articles on offer.
However, in the main Search Engine Results pages (such as Google and Yahoo) what you see is not the title of your post but the "Title Tag". This is distinct from your post title and something which you can control separately. The Title Tag is doubly important because it is a key element that the main Search Engines look at when ranking pages – they do take note of the title of your post, but they take much more interest in the "Title Tag".
So which way to go? My own preference is to keep the title interesting without making it too cryptic, and I always try to include the main keyword for the article. I then make sure that I modify the Title Tag to ensure that that is keyword rich – if you want more details then you 'll find more information in my SEO series.
So, try to appeal to both audiences. You are best placed to know what will appeal to your readers and you can guess that, for Search Engines, the principal keyword phrases for the post are going to be key. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to combine both as well as you can.


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This year Tres and I took a trip to Italy with our friends Ginger and James. While we were there, we went truffle hunting, and a sweet little dog, Nebia, found us 5 truffles! We took them back and the wife of the truffle hunter taught us how to make authentic Italian Gnocchi, and we used the truffles to shave right over the dish... Omg it was amazing! Honestly, it was one of the most authentic experiences we have ever had in another country, and I brought the recipe back with me!
Grocery list (4-6 servings)–
1 lb russet potatoes (about 4 potatoes)
Kosher salt
2 eggs – lightly beaten
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 ½ all-purpose flour – plus extra for dusting and rolling
2 tbsp truffle butter
½ cup heavy cream
½ tsp truffle salt (or Kosher)
½ cup parmesan – freshly grated, plus more for serving
1 tsp corn starch – optional
Fresh truffles or truffle oil – optional
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Poke small holes all over the potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet, lightly covered with Kosher salt. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until slightly overdone. Let cool then cut in half longways. If you have a ricer, you can push the potatoes through the ricer. If not, using a cheese grater, grate the potato on the smallest grating side until the entire potato, aside from the skin, has been pushed through the grater. Discard the skin or any rough part of the potato. The texture of the grated potato should be fluffy.
2. Pour the egg mixture over the grated potatoes, and sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Cover the potato mixture with about ¾ cup of the flour and start to combine lightly with your hands (the key to fluffy gnocchi is lightly handling the dough and not overworking it). Once combined and as the dough becomes sticky or sticks to the board, add more flour. Continue to add more flour as you lightly mix it together. You will know when it's finished when it holds together and is not too dry or not too sticky.
3. Cut the dough into 4 even pieces and roll each of the 4 pieces into a ½ inch rope, lightly flouring the pieces as needed. Cut the dough into ½ inch piece gnocchi, flouring the dough as you cut them and keeping the gnocchi on a floured baking sheet or work surface.
4. When ready to cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Begin to prepare the truffle sauce by heating a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let melt. Add the cream and salt, and let come to a slight boil. Simmer the sauce until it thickens. For thicker sauce, whisk in the corn starch. Add the grated parmesan and grated fresh truffles if using them.
5. Boil the gnocchi for about 2 minutes or until they float to the top of the pot. Using a pasta strainer, add them directly into the cream sauce and stir to combine. Add more parmesan to the top and fresh sliced truffles or truffle oil if desired.


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Labor Department Tackling Barriers to Paternity Leave
By Toni VranjesJune 25, 2015
It's an unexpected blog post for a public figure who deals with cold, hard labor statistics.
In a recent post titled "The Best Father's Day Gift," Labor Secretary Tom Perez paints a very personal portrait of the fathers who work in the agency – and the very real struggles they face balancing careers and family. And even though Perez has a powerful, high-profile job, he declares that family is his first priority. The reason he wrote the blog post: to highlight the need for better paternity-leave programs.
"Being labor secretary is what I do, but it's not who I am," Perez wrote. "I'm a husband and father first. Nothing's been more important to me than coaching my kids' basketball teams, volunteering at their school and – when they were younger – being home to tuck them in at night."
He added: "At the Labor Department, we have many fathers just like me with the same priorities. During the day, they work hard to help create opportunity for working families across America. But when they go home at night, it's all about their own families. They're there for the 3 a.m. feedings and diaper changes; for the first words and tentative first steps – those unforgettable moments that sustain a bond that will last a lifetime."
When their children were born, many of these dads used sick or vacation time to care for their new babies. But too many new fathers in this county are unable to do this, much less take paid family leave, Perez wrote. Emphasizing that most new fathers in the U.S. lack access to paid paternity leave, he noted that the agency has released a new policy brief on the issue. The paper urges state governments and companies to knock down the economic and cultural barriers to paid paternity leave.
Although 90 percent of U.S. dads take time off work to help care for a new child, their leaves are usually quite short, according to data cited in the policy brief. The document states that 70 percent of dads take 10 or fewer days of leave.
Most employees – whether male or female – lack access to any paid parental leave, according to the policy brief. Even when parental leaves are available, there are inequities. In the U.S., more employers provide paid maternity leave than paid paternity leave, according to research cited by the Labor Department.
In addition to economic barriers, cultural stereotypes are another obstacle. "Even where men have access to paid leave, they might still cut their leaves short to avoid being perceived as less dedicated employees," the paper states.
Those outdated attitudes are unfortunate. Extensive research shows the wide-ranging benefits of paternity leaves, the Labor Department states. Among them: improved bonding between dad and child, fewer health problems for the child, and better work-life balance overall.
"When fathers take paternity leave – especially when they take longer leaves – it can lead to better outcomes for their children and the whole family," according to the policy brief.
What's to be done? The Labor Department is calling for expanded leave programs, along with more supportive attitudes. The agency highlights California's paid family-leave program – implemented in 2004 – as a model. The program has greatly increased the chances that men will take paternity leaves, said the agency, citing a 2012 report from the Rutgers Center for Women and Work. In California, the likelihood of men taking paid paternity leave after a child's birth increased from 35 percent between 1997 and 2004, to 76 percent between 2005 and 2009, according to the Rutgers report.
California is one of just three states that provide paid family-leave programs. The other two are Rhode Island and New Jersey.
Meanwhile, the agency also wants more businesses to step up to the plate. The Labor Department pointed to major tech companies, like Yahoo, Facebook and Reddit, that offer impressive paid-leave programs for new dads.
The New York Times reported this week that the movement for paid-leave programs is gaining steam, amid widespread public support. Because of politics, though, expect to see the greatest changes at the state and local level, according to the Times article.Tags: Paid Family Leave, Paid Paternity Leave, Paternity Leave


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The final photos were stunning! We gave several as Christmas gifts this past year and the recipients were left with their mouths wide open in amazement of how beautiful and artistic the photos looked. When I first saw them I was truly blown away. I had tears in my eyes.
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Your portraits are truly pieces of art. From the first time I saw the portraits in your studio I was in awe and I am pleased to say I am still in awe with them.
First of all, everyday I see the portraits on our walls, they bring a smile to my face. Of course I know that part of it is because I see my two daughters, but the way you captured the expressions and personalities in the portraits is simply amazing and beautiful.
Your studio was professional, courteous and helpful throughout the entire process. You or someone on your staff was almost always available to answer any questions when I called. If by chance I left a message I always received a phone call back within the day. We appreciated the fact you were accommodating to our family with the timing and dates for our sessions since we live in San Diego. In addition during our session you understood each family member's personality and adjusted the session so everyone was at ease.
Thank you again for wonderful experience.
Brian and April Sands
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! I just had to respond when I saw your email. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pieces. They are absolutely beautiful and we will treasure them always. THANK YOU so much!
Working with you all was a complete pleasure and we are so grateful to you for these beautiful heirlooms which are now gracing the walls of our home. The portraits are beyond anything we could have imagined. You truly captured our family. You far exceeded our expectations and I will definitely be referring my friends to you.
God bless you for capturing the grandest aspect of God's creation: the family.
Thank you so much for sharing this gift that you have with us and others. These portraits are such a blessing to us! And please do thank your lovely wife for her editing too. She did a beautiful job!
Amy Walston
Absolutely fabulous.
We've recommended you to everyone we know.
Melissa Areffi
We would like to say thank you so much for the art that will forever bless our home. I was literally in tears when Julian came home last week and revealed the pieces. Your work left me speechless. Thank you for capturing our family the way that you did. We can't wait to share these with our family and friends.
Roxanne and Julian Mosley
I look at the portraits on my wall and 5 years later they can still bring a tear to my eyes.
You did a magnificent job capturing my girls while they were playing and enjoying each other. I can see their innocence, love and joy that make my girls so beautiful. Every time I look at those portraits), I see the blessings that were giving to my wife and I.
I don't know why, but I felt compelled to email you, and share my feelings and to say, once again, Thank you! My girls (and their cousins) had a wonderful experience during the session and we have a lasting reminder of our love for them captured on our wall.
Thank you, again, to you and your team.
Anthony Munoz
I wanted to thank you for creating a beautiful treasure for me and my family. We all feel that the artwork looks beautiful in our living room.
Rhonda Snyder
We had a wonderful experience with you from start to finish. I have told everyone about it.
The initial consultation made it clear that we were in for a unique experience. My fiancé and I (definitely my fiancé!) never spend this much money on anything; not even his beloved mountain bikes! However, we have not regretted our purchase for a single second. The photos are absolutely stunning and I still stare at them in amazement. We appreciated that we were never coerced into anything, and that we were free "to dream" about what we would love to own, and then get a package that fit our budget. I will never forget the unveiling of the images during the slideshow for the rest of my life. My heart was filled with awe, and my eyes, tears of pure joy.
Everyone who sees the photos comments on how gorgeous they are, and secondly, the amazement that anyone could get pictures of a toddler like that. You truly captured every single emotion my daughter has, it wasn't just about the smile. That is what I wanted. I wanted to freeze her in time. As a working mom, my moments with her are precious, and to know that she has been preserved in these photos makes my heart ache a little less as she getting bigger.
Vanessa Rutherford
We absolutely love these.
Your work is admired on a daily basis.
Robert Duncan
Our beautiful art is finally up on ours walls and looks spectacular!
Karina Schweitzer
I want to tell you from the bottom of my heart how much I love these photos. I've been virtually unable to work today because I just sit and stare at them. I've been showing the book off to friends all day.
Your work truly drew tears when we watched the first slide show and indeed did again when we received the final prints. The photos of the kids captured the way I see them every time I close my eyes. It'll absolutely be treasured by me forever.
Stuart Thomas
I want to say, "thank you!" My family is eternally thankful for the timeless photos you've taken for us.
I will be telling everyone I know to use you for their fine art in the future.
I would also like to complement your staff as they are extremely professional and helpful!!! You make the client experience unbelievable!
Leif Nelson
We are beyond thrilled with the photographs! Mark truly captured the beauty and essence of our family. He is a consummate storyteller who creates intimate, and beyond magnificent images! Our portraits will forever be heirlooms for generations of storytelling. A once in a lifetime experience.....Thank you, Mark!
Scott and Kimberly Sheldon
What an experience it was, and I love the structured approach Mark takes with his clients. Our 4 year old loved Mark and his team. We were treated wonderfully and respectfully. He is a truly talented individual and this artwork will be in our family for years and years.
Every time we have someone over they always compliment our family portraits. We would do it again in a heartbeat.
Kelly Meza
Without a doubt, we can honestly say that our expectations were exceeded by the experience you created for our family.
The idea of family portraits with 3 small kids was overwhelming but you and your staff created a comfortable, professional environment that even our young children enjoyed!
The anticipation of your artwork was suspenseful! But in the end, you captured the essence of our family and created the most incredibly engaging photos we have ever seen. Once placed on our walls, the images created a formal and finished feel to our home. As we go about our busy lives, we find ourselves pausing for just a moment to look at the art you created for our family. We are reminded everyday just how fortunate we are to have come across your talent.
Thank you for capturing this precious time in our life through your passion and vision.
Maren and Butch Pellant
Thinking about having a formal family portrait done with 3 small children causes a bit of anxiety (ok, more than a bit). The minute we walked into Mark's studio, we were completely put at ease. Mark and his team were the utmost professionals. My husband and I were able to sit and relax while Mark photographed our 3 children. When it was time for the family portrait, they made it fun and easy. The photographs are AMAZING! Somehow, Mark was able to catch each child's personality. We will cherish them always.
Kate Candelora
Thank you for a wonderful family portrait experience. You instantly put us at ease and made us feel fabulous.
Thank you for making it easy and fun. You are a true professional artist and we look forward to having your work in our home for years to come.
Alex and Mel Van Fleet
We love our pictures and they look great on our walls.
The books are beautiful and we know that our boy's future mates will truly appreciate them.
Thank you for a fun experience. The pictures have become the focal point in our dining room and living room, and a true marketing billboard for your talents. We are more than happy to share with our friends how those moments came to be.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in the future when we are ready to capture the next phase in our family.
Farrell and Shane Foley
Tanya, my husband and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for a lovely experience yesterday!
Mark, it was magical to watch you interact with Tanya; she is usually a very shy child and you really got her to interact and respond.
Thank you again for a wonderful experience.
Cristina Gallegos
I want to extend a sincere thanks for the warmth and care you took to create our priceless works of art.
The day we spent with you in your studio will be forever etched in our memories. Michael and I had the Best experience with you and our photo shoot. It was truly and experience of a lifetime and one that in think everyone should experience.
The photos are simply gorgeous! I have told all of my friends about our adventure and our photos.
I can't tell you how blown away friends and family are when they see the portraits hanging on the wall of our home for the first time.
Jenifer and Michael Klatt
It was an absolute pleasure working with all of you throughout the entire process. You went over and above to make the client feel special in this and created a unique experience from beginning to end. I am thrilled with our purchases! We hung them right away and I can't stop looking at them. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I love them!
Karen Kostrencich
My husband and I won a local silent auction for a family portrait session. The entire appointment setting process was thorough and very professional.
Mark and his team made us feel comfortable and relaxed the entire time. We would definitely suggest using Halper Fine Art for your family's next portraits!
Britny Buford
The experience my family and I had with you and your staff was exceptional. Every encounter we had was pleasant and professional, from scheduling the shoot to receiving the final product. Everyone who has seen the artwork has been in awe. Your work is truly exquisite. Thank you so much for creating treasures that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
Marlena Giardino
Mark is an amazing photographer! He exceeded all our expectations with professionalism and very kind disposition. He carved out 3 hours to work with our kids and the end result was simply amazing.
We went back the day after to watch the presentation, and ended up selecting four images for our kids which were just delivered this past weekend.
Words simply cannot describe the quality of his work . . . he captured our kids personality / soul to perfection.
I wouldn't choose anybody else for this kind of work. I give Mark my highest recommendation.
Our photographs looks like they belong in a fine art gallery.
Thanks Mark!
Alberto Andrade
Thank you so much for the amazing art work you created for my family.
The whole experience and process, your professionalism and the passion of your staff made this experience wonderful. Your portraits capture theessence and love our small family has for each other.
I am glad to have made this investment that will be in my family for years and generations to come. Thank you for your vision and amazing talent. I am sure that you will continue making many families happy with your work. Everyone in my extended family is very impressed with the portraits and I can't wait to share them.
Thank You and may you continue touching lives!
Patricia Umaña-De La Rosa
We are loving the images and believe it or not we actually found places to hang them in our little transformed goat shed.
Thanks for checking on us with the last wildfire. It was the closest one yet. It was almost 20 feet from the main house on the ranch. I had taken Giacomo to school and then the fire started. I went flying back up the mountain and almost got arrested trying to get through so I could rescue my pictures from the house. I was an emotional wreck - all I cared about was my new Halper images. I could not believe I had them a couple of days and I might loose them.
Thankfully a co-worker grabbed them for me and brought them to town. Once I had them I could relax and wait to see if we were going to loose our home or not. What a Day!
We had such fun the day we took the pictures - thank you.
Nikole, Marco, Giacomo and Alma Paulos
Our portraits turned out amazing! We will be sure to share our experience - the photos truly captured our family! Thanks so much!
Steve, Stacie, and Parker Ritchie
Thanks so much! The photos look wonderful!
The quality of the big prints is really lovely. The kids' faces turned out just about life-size so it almost feels as though they are right there in person! Since in the fall they will both be away (Nick at Juilliard for drama, Emily--who is now married--at med school) it will be comforting to have such beautiful portraits of them where we see them all the time.
You made everything go very smoothly. We will definitely refer friends to you.
Thanks again!
Amanda Podany
The art work that he created for us was amazing. It's hung in our home and we have enjoyed it so much (and received many compliments) that we just returned for another session and to have a new family portrait and photos of our kids. Even though I had high expectations for this second session, I was still blown away by the amazing photos he took of our family.
When Mark met my 1 year old for the first time, he got down on the floor, eye level with her and talked to her very calmly. It's not a rushed or quick photo shoot so I think that helped my kids (and me!) to not feel stressed. My older child looked forward to going because she remembered it from last time.
I love how different it is from other types of family photography and how true he is to his artistic point of view. I'd rather have this artwork on my walls than something generic.
One thing that struck me is how much he was able to capture expressions and aspects of our kids' personalities. He captured some genuine joyful expressions.
Our biggest issue is that it was hard to choose between all the images that we loved so much . . . a good problem to have!
Rebecca Mills
Our investment in these timeless pieces is one of the best decisions we have made as a family and Mark is the most talented photographer and artist we have encountered. He put it perfectly when he said, "It is time to move on from white shirts and jeans on the beach." He was right.
The portraits he did of our family, individually and together, are the most meaningful pieces of artwork we have in our home. His style is comfortable and relaxed, and he captures the most amazing emotion and family dynamic I have ever seen.
Stephanie Barrymore
Fine Art is an understatement of what you gave to our family. I cannot thank you enough for your absolutely amazing wall portrait and gorgeous albums of four generations of women.
I started out looking for a studio to take a few simple photos of me and my six-year old daughter. After one conversation with you, I knew I could not pass up the opportunity to also capture this moment in time with my grandmother, mother, and twin sister. Thank you so much for allowing me to see the moment in the first place so that I would bring everyone together. Then, thank you for so effortlessly capturing the essence of each of us in the portraits. The session was easy, and the portraits are stunning.
I have never seen us – the love, the connection, the moment – captured like that. The depth and beauty of each portrait is so incredible. Each portrait represents who we are and how we love each other. You see us laughing and hugging and loving one another so tenderly, so happily, in such amazing definition. Really, the portraits are so incredibly natural and fun and warm and truly beautiful. Thank you so very much. I smile every time I look at the wall portrait. As my grandmother says, it was the gift of a lifetime.
Marie Wrighten
We are so pleased with the final products and know that they were the result of your experience, hard work, and the assistance of your very kind staff.
We are glad you captured these timeless images of our children at their young ages, 8 and 6, and that you stressed the importance of a family portrait as an investment, which we have now come to appreciate.
Lee Tsao
We love our pieces - they turned out absolutely perfect! They truly capture a moment in time with our daughter and I know we will cherish them forever.
Katie Hofmann
It was such a pleasure to go for our sitting, and to have that family time. We have never done anything like that before. It was quite an experience for us. And we enjoyed every minute of it. Then, when our photos were done, well, there are no words. A mother just dreams for one good family photo. Every portrait was breath-taking. I cried. Those portraits are more than I could have ever dreamed of.
And there is such a sense of pride when anyone sees them for the first time. Usually there is quite a long gaze and commentary including how they have never seen anything like them before and how fabulous each and every portrait is.
Livia Reinders
We are loving our pictures!!! We hung the two large portraits in the spot we planned and they look beautiful! I find myself frequently just sitting and taking them in, they are so beautiful and peaceful.
They truly cause me to pause and reflect and find myself renewed after such a moment. These photos were extra special, if you recall, with this being a year of many milestones ~ Aaron and I both turned 40, Sarah graduated from high school and turned 21, Grace turned 5 and started kindergarten and Aaron and I celebrated ten years of marriage. The photos are a true reminder of the many blessings in our life.
Olivia Hinojosa
Oh Mark, it's beautiful and wow, everyone in our family loves it. My new husband and I are so thrilled that we are lucky enough to have a Mark Robert Halper portrait.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. It wasn't until the artwork was properly hanging in our dining room that we realized the full impact of how you perfectly captured our spirit. We already know that my son will ultimately be the proud owner of this memento. Alexander and I thank you!
Ana Murman
We want to let you know that the pictures look phenomenal is our home, and that everybody who enters our place comments on them.
Thank you so much again.
Tom Kostrzewa
From the moment we entered Mark's studio he and his lovely wife Jennifer made us feel very comfortable. This was our first professional photo session as a family and Mark and Jennifer made it a lot of fun and were very good at getting our cranky toddler to participate.
Every time I look at our walls and see our family portraits I am so happy that we had them done. I will never tire of looking at them. Not only do they capture us as a family in a style that's unforgettable, they are beautiful works of art that we will always treasure. Thanks again, Mark and Jennifer.
Robyn Kimbrough
Thank you for your desire to produce such high quality work and customer satisfaction. We are very pleased with the artwork.
We have received many compliments on the two pieces that are displayed in our living room as well as the additional photos in the album.
Keep up the fantastic work!
Patti Cook
We are so pleased with our purchases. We have been admiring them for some time now and are so glad that we made the investment in capturing our whole families. Our grandkids had so much fun sitting for the photos and the group family shots were great fun for all.
I have had them on display downstairs and waxing poetically about the experience and quality to all friends and other family members!!!
Again, thanks for our memories, and catching a moment in time that will remain forever in our hearts.
Sandy Badone
I just wanted to say thank you for our gorgeous pictures!! We LOVE them and have had sooo many friends and family members who have seen them and love them too!! We can't wait to enjoy them for years to come!
Thanks for making the process a relaxed and enjoyable one.
Kristen and William Robertson
Our session with Mark, and the resulting portraits, exceeded our expectation. I was brought to tears.
Thank you again,
Vanessa Neale
I just wanted to say thank you for making our experience at your studio so amazing. When I was there today to pick up our pictures I told Lauren that my kids keep asking to come back for another photo shoot!
The experience has been amazing from beginning to end. We always felt special and the attention to detail is unmatched. When I saw the finished product I was so happy! Not only did you capture the personality of each of our family members, your wife also made me look about 10 years younger!
Nothing was left to chance. You and your staff have thought of everything from the phone calls preparing us for the photo shoot to the champagne and music as we saw the photos for the first time. I am in awe of your talent and am proud to have your work hanging in my home for all who come here to see.
Please feel free to give out our name and telephone number as a reference to any prospective client. I will sing your praises to anyone who will listen!
Thanks again for everything!
Janet Lietsch
The pieces are beautiful. I hung the one of Alex standing with Hershel in my office this morning. It's absolutely stunning.
I showed off the book and smaller pieces at the office when I returned yesterday to critical acclaim. Thank you.
Elaine Lemke
Mark captured the essence of our family in each of his magical images.
Giving our children the space to be themselves and create their own natural moments led to completely organic images that brought out the true spirit of each child. Mark is a perfectionist, and his artistic vision and eye for detail produced memories that will be cherished for generations to come.
Shawnda Marmorstein
Mark and his staff were very professional from the minute we called to schedule an appointment for a photography session for our children.
Mark really is an artist and has established a reputation as a fine art photographer. As with any artist, he has a style that he is passionately committed to. His passion comes through in the work that he produces.
The images he took of our teenage/young adult children perfectly captured their personalities and personal styles. He has set himself apart as a fine artist.
Leslie White
We are enjoying the photo art tremendously. Words like amazing, so moving, it's so emotional I think I need to sit down and starte at it, beautiful, artistic, ... and so many more are used as our friends and family stop and stare at your work. It's wonderful!
Julia Fikse
The pictures are amazing. Mark has far exceeded our expectation. My husband and I are very happy that we did the investment and got the portraits of each kids.
I have shared the photos with my friends and families. All loved the pictures. Many have commented how amazing Mark is.
Lisa Wang
THANK YOU! We are BLOWN AWAY AND SO IMPRESSED with your talent and the quality of the artwork. WOW! Thank you so much.
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- 75 years old
- Born on December 20, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Passed away on May 2, 2011 in Seattle, Washington, United States.
This memorial website was created in the memory of our dear friend, Mercer ("Dusty") Given Rhodes, Jr., who was born on December 20, 1935 and passed away on May 2, 2011. We will miss him dearly and are grateful for the wonderful presence he had in all of our lives. Please feel free to post any pictures you may have, write tributes, and share any stories (see instructions below). If you experience any difficulty or require assistance, feel free to contact Kelly at email@example.com. The site will be in effect for eternity, so please come back and visit from time to time, and continue to share.
Dusty's memorial will be held at the Seattle Tennis Club on Sunday, June 5, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Dusty's obituary will be posted in the Seattle Times on Sunday, May 15, and will be accessible on line, as well. I have posted a copy of the obituary on this website, under the "His Life" tab above.
Donations: Should you desire to make a donation in Dusty's honor, the following organizations were very dear to him:
Seattle Fire Department's Medic I (make checks out to "Medic I" and send to: 301 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104);
Swedish Hospital, First Hill Campus, Seattle, CA;
Democratic Party (hahaha... just kidding);
In the alternative, you can just buy a BMW with your money and Dusty's pride will brighten the heavens, even more than he already has.
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To post a picture, simply click "Add a Photo" on the right side of the home page (the tab on the bottom where the slideshow is), click the "Add a Photo" tab at the top of the page which opens, click the "Choose File" tab and select the picture(s) you wish to share, and then click the "Start Upload" tab.
To share a story, simply click the "Stories" tab on the upper part of the home page and you can name your story and start typing. Simply click "Save" when you are finished.
To leave a tribute, simply scroll down this home page and click the "Leave a Tribute" tab and leave your tribute. Simply click "Save" when you are finished.
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Sparkles of joy...a sense of wonder...may the season's magic have a
beauty all its own to cherish and remember. For the New Year -- Peace.
Christmas 2016 Judith Rasmussen Adam
Remember the day he brought home a new puter and tried to show me how to use it ,think he gave me 10 min. and then he said we better go to Daniels and have a little happy hour instead.
I have many pleasant memories of having an occasional dinner with him on the Regardless.
Kim & Mark Nance


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Maternity photos of Lori- Albuquerque Maternity Photographer
Albuquerque Maternity Photographer, Albuquerque Maternity Photography, Maternity Photos, Maternity photos albuquerque
I have known Lori for a couple of years and now that she is into photography, it has been so much fun to play around and be each others models! I need more maternity pictures for my portfolio and she was perfect! *If you are pregnant, I have a special for you so contact me!*
This location was a small bit of a hike and we just happened to run across it. As we were walking and talking, we turned and looked and both gasped! That was it. We were going to try this location out and within the first picture, I was in love! Throughout the whole session I kept saying, "oh my gosh" and she kept saying, "what? Is it bad?" and I would say "no!" and run to her and show her. It was awesome.
Many moms book the Watch Me Grow Package but start it at the newborn session because they simply didn't want pictures or didn't think about it. After being pregnant, I understood more about this season of life. Yes, it may be exhausting and you may feel huge and ugly, but you will always treasure these images. I remember pushing one of my clients/friend to do maternity pictures. She said afterwards that she is so happy that I pushed her to do them! I love looking back at mine and saying, "whoa! I can't believe she was in there!" I love this season of life!
To say that I loved this session is an understatement. I love the feel that these images create. Who would have thought this was in Albuquerque? We left with a lot more bug bites than we came there with! Lori was such a trooper through it all. Thank you Lori!!


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The Red Shoes
Eclectic Edge Ensemble
On Christmas day, after all the food and family, I went to see the movie The Red Shoes with Becky (a fellow EEE dancer) and some of our friends. It was a nighttime showing at the Trylon Microcinema, a great little independent movie theater in south Mpls. I knew the movie was from the 1940's so I was preparing myself to be a little bored, but to my surprise it turned out to be one of the best movies I've ever seen about dance.
The plot revolves around a ballet company, modeled after the Ballet Russe (Leonide Massine is even in the movie). The company is performing and touring the ballet The Red Shoes. The Red Shoes was originally a Hans Christian Andersen fairytale about a girl who dances herself to destruction, and that theme is sort of played out in the life of the prima ballerina in this film. Martin Scorsese has rated it as one of his all time favorites, and so he recently paid to have the film restored. I got to see the restored version, and it's amazing because even though it's from 1948 you can practically see the pores on the actor's faces. I just added it to my netflix queue to watch over again. Check it out!
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Focus Friday: How to Dream Bigger
What is your big vision? If it doesn't make you blush, or if it doesn't scare you- I'd dare to say you're not dreaming big enough.
In this week's Focus Friday, I share with you my own experiences and beliefs around BIG dreams... and what it takes to make them a reality.
Hint: it isn't what you think it is.
In this episode:
The power of dreaming and the permission that goes with it [ 3:13 ]
My invitation to you + your big dreams [ 8:43 ]
Soul Shifting Quotes:
"Anything and everything that anyone has ever dreamt in to life, has always been born, first and foremost, as a thought."
"The Universe requires your visualizations; it requires you to imagine the things that you desire."
"You may not know how it's going to happen, but until you put it out in to the space- it cannot happen."
'Be brave enough to dream your big dreams."
Links Mentioned:
Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts
Be sure to tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom
Did you hear something you loved here today?!


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