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There's a new forum called ConquerYourNiche.com.
It says, that it will 'transform Newbie's into Super-Hero Marketing Machines!' by giving them the chance to rub shoulders with the Internet Marketing Elite.
Well, whether that's true or not remains to be seen, but I have to admit that when I signed up I saw some great names there already.
The "conquer your niche" forum is a discussion forum where business owners meet to talk about making money on the internet. It brings together tens of thousands of online marketers in one spot!
The goal of the forum, according owner Russell Brunson, is "Learn To Think Like They Think, Act Like They Act, And Profit, Like They Profit".
Although it's brand new, I found this forum worth while.
You should sign up for free and keep an eye on it.
As a very nice incentive, Russell has added an advertising system to his forum.
Every time you read or post a message you'll earn credits, which you can use to show your ad in the forum.
That's a nice extra, but you shouldn't expect too much from it, unless …
unless you apply the viral aspect of this advertising system.
You see, for all of the people that sign up for ConquerYourNiche.com as a result of your promotions (all the way down through 5 levels below you) you will earn more advertising credits!
And such viral strategies work best, when you sign up early, so you still can reach lots of people not already in this.
Check it out, right now.
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Like many young Canadians, I grew up on traditional 'Hockey Night in Canada' every Saturday evening on national television. And there was born my passion for sports. It inhabited me at a very young age and I made sure to foster it every day ever since. In 2014, I was lucky enough to attend five FIFA World Cup matches at the emblematic 'Estadio do Maracanã' in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This dream-come-true experience was a turning point, as I then decided to refocus my career and applied at adidas. Since then, I have worked from our headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany as a Senior Project Manager in a horizontal function of Product Operations called Apparel Costing. Last summer, I had the immense privilege to be sent out to China to take part in an employee rotation program called the 'Global Operations (GOPS) Ambassador Program' to support the production of TELSTAR18, our latest Match Ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Today, I live in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where I relocated about three months ago, to oversee the Manufacturing Excellence Footwear initiatives for our Strategic Technologies in our facilities in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. This post is my humble opinion on how Telstar18 shaped my latest career move.
The art of career developmnt
To me, career development is just like a game of chess. The art of chess strategy is knowing how to formulate a plan for the chess game, and develop your pieces to accomplish your goal. It's as simple as that! A good chess strategy is to develop your pieces to stake out the center of the board as effectively as possible. In the center, each chess piece exercises their maximum movement potential. Although each piece moves individually, every movement should always be in line with your end goal: to checkmate the opposing king.
Why am I talking about the game of chess on a post about a soccer match ball? Because these principles can be applied universally. Even the greatest minds of football tactics have embraced this strategy in numerous forms such as the almighty tiki-taka - a style of play involving controlling the midfield through highly accurate short passing and movement, working the ball through various channels with an emphasis on retaining possession – controlling the game from the midfield, or the center board if you will.
Now, let's bring this analogy back to the context of career development, where it also applies beautifully. The art of career development is knowing how to formulate a plan for your career and gain experience in different positions to accomplish this plan. A good career development strategy is to obtain positions which will broaden your organizational knowledge along the value chain. Although each position has different roles and responsibilities, each of them should always contribute to reaching your long-term career ambition – whatever it might be for you!
1. Breaking the Funcional Walls
Coming from the creation center, my knowledge regarding the scope of work in the Sourcing department prior to my short-term assignment was very limited. Therefore, I was very happy not only to work from Guangzhou, China and its operational centers, but also visit our production sites in Ho Chi Minh City for a week, the Hong Kong office for a day and other factories producing all sorts of product types (i.e. balls, footwear, bags, socks, etc.). When exposed to as many parts of the business as possible, it becomes easier to understand everyone's role and pass the ball to the right player at the right moment.
2. Outside of your comfort zone is where the magic happens
Comfort: the ennemy of progress! Only outside of it can you find the greatest potential for growth. Having said that, even outside of your comfort zone can you still find comfortable elements. Over the past three years, I have been exposed to the three main divisions at adidas. Namely, Apparel, Footwear, and Accessories & Gear. Many times, I have heard that each division is so unique and different from other divisions. I am sure you also hear similar comments in your respective companies. In the effort of reducing complexity, I would like to bring a bit of clarity to this latter statement. Did you know that the compound making process for a football bladder is very similar to the one for a footwear rubber outsole? Did you know that the lean principles can be applied universally? Did you know that the circular knitting machines for textile materials are very similar the ones used for knitting socks? Very often, concepts, processes, and technologies can be adapted across divisions. Although each division, business unit, and product type is singular, the key is to find comfort in the commonalities to better focus on learning about the differences.
3. Understand the End-to-End Value Chain
On my first day at the World of Sports (Herzogenaurach, Germany), my hiring manager told me: "You know you will live in Asia at some point, right?" At that time, this statement surprised me as I had just moved to Germany 48 hours prior to that very conversation. He then explained that working from the creation center would only expose me to a part of Global Operations - Product Operations, to be precise. If I wanted to broaden my understanding of the end-to-end value chain, I needed to immerse into the factory environment, that being by obtaining a role in Sourcing in one of our liaison offices. His statement suddenly made a lot of sense.
4. The game is played on the field
This statement is also true in the context of career development. Genba, as the Japanese say. This term means "the actual place". In business, genba refers to the place where the value is created; in manufacturing the genba is the factory floor. What better way to deepen my knowledge than to spend time where the value built for our products finally come together? Taking part to factory trips can only expand your knowledge to a certain predefined extent while living the daily life at the factory brings a greater perspective and deeper understanding of Sourcing. Suddenly, the perfect picture was not looking so consistent and the real picture started revealing itself. The devil is in the details, as they say. I can now utilize the knowledge I have acquired during this assignment for taking more conscious decisions in my future projects while constantly asking myself: "Does this make sense from an end-to-end perspective?".
5. Learn how to fish
Expanding your knowledge can also be made by getting your hands dirty and experiencing yourself the very process you are attempting to improve. One of the most memorable experiences was to assemble my very own Official Match Ball. To effectively propose improvements to the production line, the suppliers suggested I experience every single step along the production process: from "forming the carcass" all the way to the finished good's "final inspection". Of course, it took me about eight hours to assemble the ball, compared to a fraction of that time for a trained operator. As you can imagine, I was neither nearly as skilled nor as meticulous as the operators on the line. However, I carried those teachings throughout my assignment as they constantly came to mind while proposing kaizens to the factory. There is no better place for learning than going on the workshop floor and seeing for yourself. They say: "Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime."
6. After the game is before the game
There are many things you can do outside of your working hours that might help you at some point during your daily work. After the game is before the game. Here I am not talking about working extra hours, but simply understanding your environment and learn about the culture you are newly immersed in. During my three-month assignment in China, I spent most of my weekends travelling to different cities and famous landmarks. I also spent a lot of time discussing with locals and learning about their rich cultural heritage. Although these weekend getaways were for fun, they came handy at times where I was seeking in developing a stronger relationship with my business partners and colleagues. Some of those learnings have benefited me at moments I had the least expected it.
For example, when I delivered a two-day Project Management training to the LO Guangzhou Accessories & Gear Team, I remember the level of motivation dropping dramatically right after lunch on the first day of training. Not to mention it was a Friday afternoon – the perfect storm for losing an audience. At this very moment came back to mind parts of the very rich Chinese History. I used the example of the Seven Warring States of Ancient China to vulgarize the theory about managing stakeholders in a project management context. Suddenly, all idle minds turned back on and eyes turned right back at me. A few smiles accompanied the many question marks on everyone's foreheads. "How do you know about this?", they asked. I would have never won their attention back for the rest of the training if it was not for the reminiscence from my travel to The Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor in Xi'an.
Final Thought
As mentioned, I have started in the Apparel division, working from a horizontal function of the creation center in Germany. Last summer, I was working in the Accessories & Gear division, in Sourcing Operations from our operational centers in China. Today, I work in the Footwear division, implementing manufacturing innovations at our suppliers located in South East Asia. Although these positions are very different from one another, they all leverage my Project Management expertise, contribute to a deeper knowledge of Global Operations and forge my strategic thinking - three core skills I believe will be very helpful for my long-term career plan.
While I cannot know for sure what the future will be made of, it is certain that I have grown from those experiences. The key is to keep being curious about our business while continuously adding strings to your bow; acquire new learnings and experiences that are in line with your long-term ambition, and foster the relationships with your business partners and colleagues. With these 3 Key Enablers, I hope to have brought a new perspective to your career development strategy. Now let's see how this global mindset with contribute to your long-term ambitions.

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Some of the problems faced for rural development in India are as follows:
1. The financial, manpower and managerial resources devoted to the implementation of rural development programmes are utterly inadequate.
2. Better implementation of rural development programmes can be ensured only if those responsible for actual implementation are paid reasonably well, appropriately trained, and sufficiently motivated. But this has not been done as yet.
3. It is being increasingly observed that the objectives of one programme conflict with those of others, and there is no institutional mechanism for reconciling them. Consequently, many programmes utterly fail in fulfilling their objectives. In addition, they also affect other programmes.
4. In many cases, instruments of rural development are not properly selected, and their levels are not consistent with the objectives they seek to achieve. The is results in the wastage of valuable public resources, and unnecessary delays in achieving the objectives.
5. Honesty, hard work, helping others, thrift and such other virtues indirectly help in economic development. In the Indian context, not much attention has been paid to this aspect of development.
6. Observance of rituals, lack of rational decisions in economic matters, spending huge amounts of money on marriage, birth or death ceremonies, prevalence of the caste system and the joint family system in the rural areas and illiteracy are some of the factors which arrest the rural development in India.
7. The political parties have a vital role to play in rural development. But unfortunately this role has not been effectively realized by any democratic political party so far. The political parties, today, are guided more by party interests rather than by national interests.
In fine, the removal of these problems will accelerate the process of rural development in India. The role of governmental and non-governmental organizations in this regard is, indeed, commendable. But much remains to be done. If we all work together with undivided attention in this direction we can surely achieve success. The India of Gandhiji's dream would be a reality. We are living with that hope.


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DEAF YOUTH HUMAN RIGHTS TOT TRAINERS.— June 25, 2015 0 291
With the central aim of increasing Deaf youth participation in the promotion of the rights of People with Disabilities in three districts of Muhanga, Nyanza and Kigali in Rwanda, RNUD organized a three day TOT for Deaf youth selected from those districts namely; Muhanga and Nyanza in Southern Province and from Kigali given that there are 3 districts within Kigali Gasabo, Kicukiro and Nyarugenge and Deaf youth committee members. This training is part of a series of activities for this project of accelerating Deaf youth's participation in Disability-Rights awareness promotion aimed to reach out to over 200 Deaf youth over a period of one year. RNUD is implementing this project in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Rwanda Governance Board (RGB). The training was held at BEL ANGLE HOTEL- KIMIRONKO from 23rd to 25th January 2015.
The workshop was officially opened by Mr Samuel Munana, the RNUD Executive Director who applauded all the participants for accepting to attend the workshop all the way from their respective districts. He further requested all the participants to actively participate and feel free to ask questions regarding the training as the trainer is available to answer them. He lastly wished well participants throughout the training.
- To get more knowledge, skills and information on human rights.
- To get information on UNCRPD
- To know more methods of teaching Deaf young people human rights and health issues.
- To understand the challenges that Deaf young people go through as they grow up and the required skills to overcome such challenges
- To share and learn from one another experiences
- To make friends and linkages with other participants
The Training workshop was meant to:
- Equip Deaf youth with human rights information with specific focus on PWD rights and responsibilities
- Enable participants understand the importance of human rights and responsibilities for Deaf youth
- Address individual and societal attitudes, values and belief systems that negatively affect dialogue on rights for PWDs
A facilitator leading one of the sessions during the training
The the topics covered were basic overview of human rights with special focus on PWDs, UNCRPD, Stress Management, Advocacy and Lobbying.
Group work was one of the methods that were used throughout the training
- The objectives of the workshop were achieved in that all the scheduled sessions were conducted. Relatedly participant's expectations were also achieved basing on the results of the end of workshop evaluation. This was because participants were punctual throughout the whole training.
- Participants actively engaged in group work and were also able to share their experiences in plenary. This helped facilitators to check for understanding of topics presented and the key issues around Human Rights for Deaf people and responsibilities.
One of the Deaf participants presenting group work
The closing ceremony was presided over by Mr. Bizimana Damascene, the representative of the Youth on the RNUD Board on behalf of the Board Chairman. He thanked participants for having accepted to join hands with RNUD in targeting Deaf youth with Human Rights information and called upon all participants to go back and share the knowledge acquired. He also thanked the facilitators Julius for the job well done including the Sign Language Interpreters. The workshop was closed at 3:00 pm on 25th January 2015.
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The much-awaited movie 'The Washerman' held it's private screening in Lagos recently.
The screening of the highly anticipated romantic comedy took place at the Imax Cinemas on August 27, 2018, was attended by a number of movie stars who all showed up to support Etinosa Idemudia for her latest project.
Among those who showed up at Imax Cinemas included; Ik Ogbonna, Juliet Ibrahim, Judith Audu, Monalisa Chinda, Daniel k Daniel, Belinda Effah, Mc Lively, Mr 2kay, Marvis BBN and a host of others.
"The Washerman," is a romantic comedy starring Etinosa Idemudia, IK Ogbonna, Frank Donga, Bryan Okwara, Mofe Duncan, Judith Audu, Chris Okagbue, Soundsultan, and Jaywon Juwonlo. It follows the story of KC, a vlogger desperately in search of love.
After a few frustrating disappointments, she says a prayer, but when the answer comes, it's not quite what she expected.
It was directed by Charles Uwagbai (Brother Jekwu, Esohe, The Ghost and the Tout). The Washerman was released in cinemas nationwide on Friday, August 31, 2018 and has since been accumulating great feedbacks from its viewers and gone on to become in just a few days of its release the top ranking most watched movie of the weekend


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Selling anything online requires some skill in the way that you are going to present the items, and that is even truer when it comes to electronics. Electronics are a category of items that are pretty special because of the fact that people want to see every single detail of the item before they decide to purchase it, and that can be very difficult when you are selling online. There are definitely some great tips that you should take into consideration when you are describing the items, so definitely read this article before you sell electronics online.
One of the first things that you should do is make sure that the brand name and the model of the device that you are selling are the first thing that the customer will see. Usually, when people are looking for something online, they already have an idea of the brand that they are after and you putting the brand name first will make things easier for them and it will put you higher up on the rating board. Another thing that you should do in the title of the description is a short description of what the item actually is, but something to remember here is to avoid using descriptive words that people may not be able to recognize since that can cause confusion.
It is also very important to describe the material of the device as well as you can. This is very important when you sell electronics online because the customers won't be able to actually touch the item, so giving them a description that is as accurate as possible is key. Apart from talking about the material, also make sure to talk about the condition of the device. The key here is to be extremely honest, because that will save you from any trouble down the line in terms of returns. Point out any dents or scratches or other problems that the device may have, because anything other than that is considered false advertising.
A great thing to also include is any details on the warranty, if the device still has one. If the electronic device you are selling still falls under warranty, then make sure to tell the customers what the warranty covers and how long it will last. You need to specifically point out whether the item is used or not, or if it's just gently used, since that will give the customer an idea of what the item will look like and its condition.
Presentation is everything, and the description is one of the biggest parts of that presentation and it is the first thing that people look at when they shop online. Make sure to accompany that description with some great and professional photos when you sell electronics online, and you will reach some great customers that will appreciate your attention to detail.
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The Art of Lawlessness
At the moment my creative balance comes through writing, drawing and thinking, a particularly unholy trinity. Though I must say that I use the term "balance" in the loosest of terms because it's more about an equilibrium and keeping a lid on the frustrations and feelings of enchainment that making art in non conducive circumstances brings.
It's a long slow haul in one sense as you chase ideas and thoughts that almost float before you, before disappearing. It seems to me like it's an obligation for the artist to chase the shadows of temptation in order to briefly capture the moment. And ephemerality is the word because everything is in the moment and no sooner than you achieve, the disappointments come knocking at your door as your mind strays towards the road ahead and the next glimpse of a new idea.
The thing is that creativity can bring you great rewards but it also haunts every moment of your life in a variety of ways, keeping you on your toes. Factors such as complacency can spell the death of creativity along with all the forms of conceit which lure you into levels of mediocrity as you bask in the glory of past achievements.
All that I write about are my experiences and how I have fought to maintain my creative integrity in a society which does not really warm to absolute human freedoms and an art world which seeks to control the artists. So often I have felt like a prisoner beholden to my superiors in the hierarchy, subject to their power base to the point where I have had to follow their advice in order to be included in the system. For an artist this is utter humiliation, but very much a part of the system, where the will of the artist is often broken.
I will admit that the system broke me and shattered my life-long dreams, you see if you take my art away from me I have nothing, because I have dedicated my life to it. So when the system crushes a soul like mine, you become lost and that impacts on every aspect of your life and how people treat you. Ultimately I had to find my way back and come through the stern tests and reconnect with the meaning of my life. So often I wished that I could turn my back on art and live a regular life, but I just couldn't and so I held on to my creativity by a thread. And only now have I realised that you have to be prepared to fight your whole lifetime to fulfill your possibilities and realise an actual meaning to your very existence. You see I don't want to live a meaningless life when I feel that I have something very interesting to offer and in the end if only I believe in my own life, then so be it. And to fall on the old clichés, it is better to try even if you fail, than never to try at all.
When I deconstruct the way we live and what we attribute meaning to, I realise that we just may base our entire lifes on mountains of assumption, we then gamble our lives on a performance within a set of mutually recognised guidelines. A society constructed around a simplistic economic model in which we can justify any behaviour if it enhances our standards. And this perception of society is a huge problem for me, because art knows no bounds and deep honesty erodes the constructs that govern lives. And it is this level of free thinking that sincere art requires, which I hope explains just why artists struggle in conventional environments.
I have reconnected now after my years of compromise but I will not forget the experiences of my journey and I like to write about it for many reasons. Though primarily I like to emphasize just how much art means to true artists and to explain that it's not some shallow game. And I say this because the art world is notorious for bullshit and pretence and has a terrible reputation which it has brought upon itself.
I openly distance myself from the art world because my belief in art and creativity is too deep for it to be subjected to the terms and conditions of what feels like a conspiracy. Not a sinister conspiracy but one based on a hierarchical order, which doesn't offer the required support for freedom in artistic expression.
In my current phase of work I'm becoming aware of the need for freedom again and how difficult it is to connect in a fundamental way to the raw creativity of being, It's almost like you have to ignore the busy world and hide away so that you can find yourself. And because of this you become caught between the two realities firstly the reality and consequences of self and the fundaments of creativity and secondly the reality of society and its obligations and expectations. It's a curious dilemma that is possibly exaggerated for artists, but I can tell you from experience that it often feels like your imprisoned by circumstance, unable to fly and produce what you think you may believe in.
It is such a battle to reach a state of uncompromised creativity but one which I'm determined to achieve and one which I'm getting very close to and possibly touching on at times


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My needles have been busy the last few weeks, making lots of holiday gifts! I'll be sharing what I've been up to here.
The Bray Cap is a beautiful cabled hat designed by Jared Flood. I used 2 skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Artifact, which is one of my favorite colors! A deep mossy green with tweedy flecks of color.
While you should always block your knits (ahem), I especially recommend this with the Brooklyn Tweed woolen spun yarns. I suggest a full immersion in water rather than steam blocking, because this yarn will bloom beautifully and you will end up with a lovely soft and squishy fabric.


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Le Diplomate is probably on my list of Top 5 favorite DC restaurants- why? It is delicious, consistent, something special and still feels like a local neighborhood spot. The food is classic French (and I can say that because I studied abroad in Paris) and the restaurant itself is very chic bistro- it's amazing. There is a great bar, tiled floor, patio and "sun room" seating and it legitimately feels like you have stepped off of DC's 14th Street and right into a bistro du coin in Paris.
To be honest, there is nothing on the menu I don't like. They do brunch and dinner, and while I prefer dinner there, the brunch is still amazing.
Some of my favorites include: Onion Soup Gratinee, Escargots, Pate de Campagne, Warm Shrimp Salad, Steak Frites and the Half Roast Chicken. AND if you are there on a Thursday, the Dover Sole Meuniere. Like I said, you really can't go wrong with anything you order.
On the dessert side- oh my got the profiteroles. They are soooo delicious. So is the Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee and the Pot du Creme.
On top of all of my recommendations, they have an amazing raw bar and drink menu.
If you are in DC- Le Dip is definitely a go to!!


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It became one of the most obsessed-over, closely monitored celebrity pregnancies in recent memory. But now, it seems as though a mother-to-be in upstate New York may be close to upstaging her.
Her name is April, and she is a giraffe. Her home is in Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York.
Watching her get up, sit down, move left, move right, stand and sit down again would seem to be a lot less interesting than watching Beyoncé.
Still, hundreds of thousands of people have been watching the zoo's live video stream, night and day, as April goes about her business in her hay-strewn stall. Her mate, Oliver, lives in an adjacent pen.
All this sounds innocent enough.
But that didn't stop someone from complaining to YouTube that it was "sexually explicit" content with nudity, prompting YouTube to take down the live stream on Feb. 23.
The park owner was incensed. In a video posted on the zoo's Facebook page, Jordan Patch blamed "a handful of extremists and animal rights activists."
In the 12 hours before it was removed, the live "giraffe cam" YouTube video stream had gotten more than 20 million views, Patch said. As is often the case, the censorship attracted headlines and only got more people interested in April.
The video stream was soon allowed back up, and now even more viewers are keenly awaiting April's much-anticipated labor. She's about a month overdue, Patch said in a Facebook update Wednesday. He added that the initial timeline for the birth - based on April's breeding behavior - may have been slightly off.
"She's large, she's still in charge, and no baby yet," the zoo said in the post. The giraffe had not experienced much physical change that day, but there was significant movement once again in the belly, and the approaching cold front might "shake things up," the post said.
"The world waits on edge ... and April smirks with a mouthful of cud," the zoo wrote in its post.
When born, the calf will weigh about 150 pounds, will be about 6 feet tall, and will leave its mother with its front hooves out first, followed by its snout, according to the zoo. April will raise the calf for 6 to 10 months or longer before it is moved to another facility to start a breeding program there.
The zoo is accepting submissions for a naming contest for the calf but, Patch insisted, the contest will not be completed until the calf is born. "We're a little superstitious," Patch said. "You don't count your chickens before they hatch."
In the video posted Wednesday on Facebook, the park owner also debunked several myths and addressed a number of concerns he had received from viewers. For example, he said, many live-streamers have been worried about how long it takes for April to lower herself to sit down.
"Ladies out there," Patch said. "If you've been nine months pregnant, and you've had to bend over and tie your shoes, it's hard."
He encouraged fans to keep watching April "if you have the time," but added: "If you don't have the time to watch the cam, don't put your life on hold, and certainly don't complain about your lack of time management anymore."
One viewer commented on the zoo's Facebook page that she had been watching the giraffe for a whole week.
"I'm malnourished and dehydrated ... my dog is turning fat because I just can't stop watching and he's being neglected," the Facebook user posted. "I know April's bowel habits, I know how many spots she has, I know her routine. Please April for my own sanity have this baby soon."
A Twitter and meme craze has taken off, with social media users embracing the hashtag #AprilTheGiraffe to revel in their anticipation.
The British actor Tom Hiddleston even narrated April's morning routine for BBC Radio 1, describing her movements with a dramatic, smooth voice reminiscent of a nature documentary.
"She's taking a walk around her room," he said. "Look at that magnificent long neck."
"She takes a bow," he added. "She knows the world is watching. It's breakfast time."
Even at 4 a.m. Thursday, while a great deal of the Western hemisphere slept, more than 45,000 viewers remained tuned in to April's live stream, watching her slowly drift from one corner of her pen to another, reaching her neck down to grab a piece of hay and lowering herself to sit down in the center of the pen.
The pregnant giraffe slowly teetered to the ground before coming to a seated position.
Alas, no labor yet. We would have to keep waiting.
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Shimoguri no sato is a secluded valley practically enclosed on all sides by tall mountains and is known as one of Japan's three most "hidden" valleys. The spectacular views of the Southern Alps have also given it a nickname of the Tirol (Austria) of Japan. Its isolation here at the southern tip of Nagano Prefecture, on the borders with Aichi and Shizuoka Prefectures, has meant modern developed has mostly passed it by, thereby preserving a genuine old-fashioned atmosphere. Here the people live in close relationship with the land, and have developed unique farming methods to deal with the steep 30-degree mountain side slopes. This isn't an artificially created tourist attraction -- these are down-to-earth people living a simple life from a time gone by, something that can be heart-warming to see.
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Beaver Creek Lodge:
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How To Support A Loved One Who Is Suicidal
I have a close family member, whom I will call Sam to protect their identity. Sam has struggled with suicidal thoughts and self-harm. Last year, Sam tried to take their life a few times after trying to cope with depression and addiction for nearly a decade. It left me confused, angry, sad, and anxious. I thought "if only I had been there" or "what could I do differently?" The reality is, I could not have done anything differently, I've provided support, resources, and love over the years and had to accept this was about their struggle and nothing else I could have done would have changed anything.
Suicide is not an easy subject to talk about, people tense up and get scared when we talk about suicide, no matter how uncomfortable the subject may be, we need to talk about it. We need to share our personal stories of our struggles and struggles loved ones have had (if you are sharing parts of someone's story, please get their permission or protect their identity by creating a pseudonym).
If you suspect your loved one is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, but you are not sure what to do, the below tips will help. We also have a downloadable guide with suicide hotlines and mental health resources. You can download that guide HERE.
Tell them you care about them:
Sometimes in our tech-obsessed world, we become disconnected from the world around us. If you suspect someone in your life is struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or if they have a history of suicide attempts, please make time to visit them in person. Setting up a regular date to go out for coffee, dinner or hang out at their place gives them some consistency when their life may be less than consistent.
Provide resources:
Make a folder via google docs or a paper folder with suicide helplines, local centers, and websites/blogs that offer helpful content for someone struggling. They may be resistant to it at first, but knowing it is there in time of need can help put someone at ease as they don't have to search for the information themselves.
Talk about your story:
If you have a personal experience about coping with a mental health condition or suicide, share it- just refrain from saying anything triggering ex. how an attempt was made. If you don't have a story, share a story about someone else you may know who struggled and is now in a better place. Sometimes those struggling need to know that those who went through similar situations can come out of the darkness and not only survive, but thrive.
Self-care and lifestyle:
If you notice your loved one is not taking care of themselves the way they used to, encourage them to practice self-care. Self-care practices vary person to person, but basic self-care is pretty much the same. Suggest regular exercise a few times a week, eating more fruits and vegetables, eating foods they enjoy, getting enough sleep, going outside for a few minutes and taking their medication. Basic self-care may be a struggle for those who are experiencing a severe bout of depression, it may take time and patience is key in these situations.
Call the emergency line:
If you suspect your loved one is going to hurt themselves or another person, call 911 or the equivalent in your country.
If you have a loved one you are supporting who is having suicidal thoughts or struggling with their mental health, please take care of yourself. Caring for someone who is going through an intensely, painful time in their life can put a strain on your mental and physical health. It is essential for you to take time outside the situation to care for yourself- talk to a trusted friend or family member, call your therapist, maintain stable blood sugar by eating regularly and packing snacks, drink water, and rest. When I was caring for Sam, I had a spike in my anxiety and returned to therapy and relied on my support system for extra support. You can't help someone if you are not taking care of yourself.
To learn more about suicide misconceptions, warning signs are more information on suicide, please visit this page on Suicide Prevention.
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Waterfall Villa can accommodate up to 6 guests within its 3 luxurious bedrooms. Light and open, Waterfall is situated to enjoy island and ocean views from both inside and out. The large infinity-edged swimming pool is perfect for cooling off after bathing in the sun, and the many amenities will help to keep everyone entertained. Waterfall Villa offers many extras such as satellite TV, Wi-Fi, an iPod dock/stereo, a fully equipped home office, and an on-site fitness room. And when you're ready to hit the beach, it's only a 10-minute drive away.
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Heated waterfall pool!
Waterfall Villa is wonderfully private, luxuriously outfitted, and conveniently located to town and to the beach. In fact, with a large heated infinity-edged swimming pool, an on-site home gym, spa, and gazebo, you may never want to leave!
Waterfall Villa offers three bedrooms, all with King beds and en-suite bedrooms. Two of the three bedrooms have inside access and are on the same level as the pool and spa. All three bedrooms are equal in size, with satellite TV with DVD, air-conditioning and ocean views. While two of the bedrooms are located upstairs, the third is downstairs and is accessed via the pool deck or a curved staircase direct from the front entrance. Two of the three king-size beds can be converted into twins, if desired.
The living area has comfortable furnishings, as well as an entertainment center. An indoor-outdoor stereo system with an iPod dock lets you control songs from anywhere in the house. Through the living room's French doors is a fully equipped air-conditioned office, which includes a computer, printer, fax, telephone, DSL and WI-FI as well as a queen futon sofa.
Downstairs, guests can also take advantage of the air-conditioned gym. The gym is equipped with free weights, club quality treadmill, exercise bike, ab roller, and more.
Additional Amenities:
iron/ironing board, coolers, beach chairs, fully-equipped kitchen with coffee grinder, garbage disposal, toaster; second refrigerator inside gym;
Villa Notes:
An entry ramp from the driveway accommodates guests who find stairs difficult.
Dining areas are available indoors and outdoor under the gazebo (both seat 6).
Clothing is optional at Waterfall Villa.
|Apr 16, 2019 to Nov 22, 2019
5 Night Minimum
|1-2 people
|3-4 people
|5-6 people
|Nov 23, 2019 to Nov 29, 2019
7 Night Minimum
|1-6 people
|Nov 30, 2019 to Dec 16, 2019
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5 Night Minimum
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|3-4 people
|5-6 people
|Dec 17, 2020 to Jan 4, 2021
10 Night Minimum
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Notes on Rates:
- All rental rates are based on two persons per bedroom.
- This property charges rates in US Dollars (USD).
- Rates do not include: tax of 12.5%, damage waiver fee of $50.00.
- Rates are subject to change.
Choosing the right villa is just the first step in creating the perfect vacation experience. We help you plan every element of your villa vacation, from rental cars to spa treatments, completely personalized to you.
- spa services
- chef/cook services
- butler service
- car rental
- restaurant reservations
- activity and sightseeing
- ferry/airport transfers
- grocery provisioning
- laundry service
- Bedroom 1
- 1 King, Air Conditioning
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom 2: Beds can be prepared as a king or two twins with advanced notice
- 1 King/Twin, Air Conditioning, Exterior Access
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
- Bedroom 3: Beds can be prepared as a king or two twins with advanced notice
- 1 King/Twin, Air Conditioning, Exterior Access Only
- Ensuite Full Bath with Shower
- Bathroom 4: Half bath
Beds & Baths
Main House
Other Bathrooms
- 4X4 to Villa
- Answering Machine
- BBQ Outside (Gas)
- Beach Chairs
- Beach Towels
- Blender
- Board Games
- Book Library
- CD Library
- CD Player
- Ceiling Fans
- Coffee Maker
- Computer
- Cooler
- Dishwasher
- Docking Station
- DVD Library
- DVD Player
- Equal Bedrooms
- Fax
- Formal Dining Room
- French Satellite
- Gazebo
- Generator
- Hair Dryers
- Handicap Accessible
- Honeymoon
- Hot Tub
- Ice maker
- Internet Access/WiFi
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Microwave
- On-Site Gym Equipment
- Oven/Stove
- Pool at Villa
- Private
- Safe
- Satellite
- Screened Doors
- Screened Windows
- Staff Favorites
- Stereo System
- Sunrise View
- Telephone
- Toaster
- Video Library
- Washer/Dryer
- Wedding
- Wine Cave/Cooler
|pool size 12' x 30', Infinity edge with waterfall
|Air Conditioning
|A/C in bedrooms : + gym and office
|Rendezvous Bay area, 15-minute drive to Cruz Bay
|Sq Ft.
|Short drive to many beaches from Rendezvous Bay to Reef Bay (7-10 minutes)
|You will be greeted at the Cruz Bay ferry dock on St. John, taken to pick up your rental car and then escorted to the villa. One arrival greeting is included. You may schedule additional arrivals as needed for $100 per arrival.
|Dining room seats 6
|Child-friendly for children over age 8.
|Stays of less than 7 nights require a $150 cleaning fee.
|(5.00 out of 5)
|Traveler Satisfaction
|100% Traveler Satisfaction
|# of Reviews
|5 for Waterfall Villa
Everything you could ask for!
Waterfall Villa, St. John villa review
This was our first visit to Waterfall Villa and I don't think it will be our last. We felt very comfortable here as soon as we walked in the front door. We felt at home and super relaxed. Anything you could ever need was provided, even a computer and printer so we could print out our boarding passes for that sad day we had to leave.
We spent so much of our time enjoying the pool and hot tub overlooking the wonderful Fish Bay view. It was hard to leave to enjoy everything else the island has to offer. We did enjoy some great restaurants and beaches around the island, but we always came back to Waterfall for relaxing pool time and cocktails. Waterfall made a wonderful base for our trip and we certainly hope to return again someday.
WhereToStay and Shawna in particular were great to work with. Shawna answered all of our questions promptly and kept good communication with us so we were ready to go when the time came. I would happily use WhereToStay and Shawna again for a future trip.
Waterfall Villa, St. John – Post Hurricane Stay
Waterfall Villa, St. John villa review
My husband and I stayed at Waterfall Villa with another couple and loved it! The pictures on the website and this video: https://vimeo.com/205363206 are accurate. It really is that beautiful and peaceful, and it felt very private. The patio was lovely, and the stunning view was hard to walk away from! The kitchen and bathrooms were all well stocked, and the beds and all the furnishings were very comfortable. There was a whole house water filtration system including an Ultraviolet (UV) light water purification system, so no worries about drinking the water. The automatic ice maker in the fridge was great too. All in all, you could really tell that the owner cares about his property.
We stayed in the two main bedrooms, which were equally nice. The third bedroom is down one level and includes the workout room. It was also very nice, but with a smaller bathroom and perhaps a slightly less spectacular view. I would caution that you might not want to put younger children in the third bedroom, because you have to walk outside and up the stairs to get to the main house. Older kids and teens would love the separation though!
The driveway will be completely daunting when you first drive in. Like, really scary and really steep. There is s big curve you have to maneuver to get to the entrance level, but you will quickly learn to navigate it! We were pros within two to three tries!
I can speak confidently for the four of us when I say that we loved staying at Waterfall Villa and would stay here again.
A special shout out to Shawna! She was very helpful with planning our trip and always got right back to us when we had a question. Thanks Shawna!
Wonderful place to stay!
Waterfall Villa, St. John villa review
This was our second time staying at this villa in as many years! We love the ample layout of the house, fantastic views, and the pool! It is a wonderful villa!
Shawna was great, very helpful and knowledgeable!
Waterfall Villa April 2017
Waterfall Villa, St. John villa review
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time at Waterfall Villa and St. John in general. Our days were filled with sunshine. We passed our time walking beaches, soaking up some sun on the deck of the villa, cooling off in the pool, reading, and watching the resident iguana. We visited Waterfall last year and had a bit of a rocky experience, but I'm happy to say the owners have apparently corrected the problems we encountered. There was nothing but pleasant days and nights on our stay this year. The entire experience this year was simply a St. John vacation to be remembered, for all the right reasons.
I think we were treated very well by everyone concerned at WhereToStay.com and Waterfall Villa.
LOVED the Waterfall Villa
Waterfall Villa, St. John villa review
Had a lovely stay at this beautiful villa! Accommodations were perfect, and the deck and pool were fantastic! I would hesitate to truly call this villa wheelchair accessible, solely because of the crazy-steep ramp leading to the entrance, but once inside, everything was essentially accessible. I would definitely book this villa again.
It was truly a pleasure working with Shawna at WhereToStay.com. She went above and beyond, even arranging for someone to take measurements at the villa to give me peace-of-mind about wheelchair accessibility. Thank you, Shawna, for helping us book a lovely vacation!
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Interior landscaping is used in the public areas of the Dutch hospital as somewhere for visitors, patients and staff to experience the benefits of being close to plants and nature.
Plants promote well-being
If you're sitting near a plant, go up and take a closer look at it. If you can, run your fingers over its stalk, smell its scent and listen to the sound as you rustle its leaves with your hands.
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GDOT's solution of two roundabouts on Georgia/US 441 for the Town of Bishop is not in the best interest of the Town, it's citizens, or it's businesses. The DOT must think of the future – five years from today, ten years and beyond. As the Savannah port expands (and as the number of consumers increase), commercial truck traffic numbers will surge. It seems common sense that, if you have 15 commercial vehicles travelling 60 mph on Highway 441, and then they have to stop/slow for the roundabouts, then there will be twenty or more behind them. These will create a major traffic jam, and the residents, UGA sports fans, vacationers, truckers, farmers, etc. will hate them. How will residents ever get a break to leave our driveway?
1) The Town of Bishop has been promised a bypass by the DOT for over twenty years and we were counting on it. However, if there absolutely cannot be a bypass….then please just give two signal lights – one at the busy Highway 186 and one at Astondale Road. If these are red at the same time, at least homeowners will have a little bit of a break to enter or cross the road. But again, this will be a temporary measure by DOT. Here are a few points I would like to bring up:
If you look at qpublic, you will see that the Oconee County Board of Education has purchased over 42 acres for a future school right there on 441 at Bishop, at a value of around $600,000.
2) We have a subdivision on 441 in Bishop (Townside) and several families there, on sideroads, and even on 441 have school-age children. We have busy school bus traffic for the town, on the sideroads (including Ga. Highway 186 to North High Shoals), and then through Bishop to and beyond Farmington. School busses have a hard enough time getting out into 441. This will only add to the traffic and safety concerns for the youth and bus drivers.
3) There are bike groups going through Bishop, and walkers, all the time. Three bike rides are scheduled for this summer. Expanding the road to three lanes would be extremely dangerous and unnecessary.
4) The UGA Equestrian Center is located on Astondale Road in Bishop, and several events are planned there. We love the UGA Equestrian Center, but it does bring increased spectator and participant (horse trailer) traffic.
5) The UGA ballgame days are already nightmares for the town and 441. Please visit our town during the UGA football game traffic before making any decisions.
6) Besides all of this, it would be interesting to know how many out-of-state family vehicles and motorhomes/campers pass through all year, for UGA events and during summer vacations. There actually is a small campground here, and it is full almost all the time. These family vehicles have tags from areas across the country.
How in the world can DOT justify the money spent on Mars Hill Road (which is practically all residential traffic and not even that busy on the weekends or during work hours), and then say that US/Ga. 441 doesn't need anything except roundabouts to slow traffic? Highway 441 is a major US highway connecting the north with the south, and a major commercial truck route. Not only that, but it was the secondary route when Atlanta was hit with the snow storm, and we have recently even seen an increase in truck traffic, possibly because of the bridge collapse. I imagine trucks are getting on 441 at Commerce and maybe getting on 20 at Madison. If you check with some of the trucker associations or trucking companies, I'm sure you'll find this two-roundabout plan objectionable to them as well.
Not only do we have commercial truck/trailer traffic, and transporters of automobiles and large tractors (including Caterpillar of Athens), but we are also concerned about the trucks hauling flammable liquids (including gasoline) through Bishop on 441.
I understand the historical and environmental statements about a bypass…but how does that hold water, considering all of the road work done in the north Georgia mountains, the very heart of the Cherokee? And, speaking of historical concerns, I guess you know that the Town of Bishop has been included in the National Register of Historic Places for many years. The town has a very rich history, and we have the history books to prove it. Let me know if you'd like to order one. The port at Savannah will continue to expand and be a chief destination for trucks receiving and shipping goods. What will this be like for Highway 441 in a few years?
It was hoped by some that a bypass could somehow later include Highway 15, and tie into 441, keeping the major truck traffic out of downtown Watkinsville.
We have businesses and a community center in Bishop. This will negatively affect these centers, as nobody will want to get out of line and then try to get back into 441. There are all types of transporters, huge motorhomes and campers, boats, cattle trailers, etc. using 441 travelling north/south, but also entering from Highway 186. Many are older vehicles (especially the old and ill-maintained log trucks), and the roundabouts will be almost impossible for them…unless this is a HUGE round-about, taking valuable land, and costing more money.
Surely you are aware of where our Post Office is located. Please take the time to visit it and you will find that it extremely dangerous now for patrons and for the mail delivery personnel. In addition, many residents still use a mailbox.
Not only will it slow/stop the traffic, but this will also negatively affect response time for emergency vehicles using 441, and there are quite a few. We hear sirens often from Oconee and Athens-Clarke County, as well as medical transporters from Madison and other areas getting their injured to the major hospitals in Athens.
I have talked to the U.S. Department of Transportation office in Atlanta, and they say that they are not familiar with one single other instance where two roundabouts are used on major truck routes.
Again, if a bypass is not possible, just give us two synchronized signals – one at Highway 186 and one at Astondale. If these are red at the same time, this will give a break to residents and for Price Mill and Old Bishop Roads. Also, in closing, I have two communications I would like to share. Here is one quote from a Georgia resident:
"Don't believe anything the GDOT tells you. The median on 72 Hwy. gets cut one time a year. We have to drive down 72 and back up just to get to our driveway. We sit waiting because of traffic. Have seen the median cause wrecks and cars flip because of it. We hate the 4 lanes."
And, here is a quote from a friend now living in another country, but keeping up with us through facebook:
"When that DOT employee says 'roundabouts are safer than signalized intersections,' she should try collecting accident data from countries that have lots of roundabouts. The city I live in is full of them, and they are dangerous things!! It may be difficult to find sufficient scientific data for this, as there are far less roundabouts than intersections. Roundabouts do not restrict/slow the flow of traffic. If you are trying to decrease speed and/or traffic numbers through the Town of Bishop, roundabouts are NOT the answer. And truck and trailer drivers hate them. It is very difficult for a truck and trailer to stay completely in the lane when going through a roundabout. They can't help but drift. In addition, if people are trying to get out of their driveways or businesses in Bishop, and have to wait for a long time for a break in traffic, roundabouts are not going to provide for this break. Lights will help. I hope you get your bypass."
Carolyn Pritchett
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At roughly 8:50 AM on December 19, 2007 I was moving south-west on Day Street in Leominster, Massachusetts. I came to the T junction where Day Street connects to Main Street (Route 13) & stopped at the red light. After a moment I could see that the light was changing as a result of a truck going north on Main Street came to a stop at the same junction. A small moments later my light turned green & I slowly continued through the intersection, turning left toward Main Street when I was forced to crash on my brakes as a yellow pickup trucks with DPW (Department of Public Works) written on it came barreling down Main Street going south & flew straight through the crossing & the red light. I don't even think he saw the red light. Which is REALLY scary if u can imagine what would have happened if few someone was crossing the road. Damn! If he couldn't see a big, shiny, red light hanging in front of him then he'd surely not notice a individual in dull colored clothes in the road. I grabbed few pictures & sent the to the local DPW office. They spoke it wasn't their truck. That few someone might have bought it a forget to remove the town markings. They spoke I must send the details to the police. Which I did. The Leominster police was great! They tracked down the truck, phoned the owner, found out who was at fault (it turned out to be the owner's brother) & made him remove the remaining town markings from the truck immediately. So, to the cops officers involved: 'Thanks.' To the crazy SOB who doesn't know that red means stop: pay attention to ur en voyage as a result of if u don't, we will.
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Bruce Kirby appointed to Order of Canada
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, announced 125 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new member list includes 4 Companions (C.C.), 35 Officers (O.C.) and 86 Members (C.M.). Amongst the 86 members (C.M) was Bruce Kirby who was recognized for his contributions to the world of sailing, notably for his internationally acclaimed sailboat designs.
From competing in the 1956 Olympic Games in Australia, creating boats, such as the Laser, to being inducted to the US Sailing Hall of Fame (2012), and Canadian Sailing Hall of Fame (2014). Kirby has contributed a lot of time and energy into the sport of sailing.
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So, demolition is set to begin on the new north tower entrance! While that is VERY exciting news, it also means we lost access to the restrooms in the auditorium lobby. The walls closing off those bathrooms went up this week, so you may want to plan ahead -- if you need to use the restroom, you'll have to exit the auditorium and walk down the sidewalk to the Four Corners. We know it isn't terribly convenient, but hey, you can grab some donuts and coffee while you're down there. Thank you again for your patience as we navigate all the challenges that come with such a large construction project. We're grateful for your support and excited that you've chosen to take this journey with us!
Check out this cool time lapse of the construction walls going up, closing off the auditorium bathrooms!