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Talking to Your Children/
If you've read my bio, you'll know that I've taught martial arts/sexual assault prevention for 16 years. More than half of the people I taught were kids of all ages. Eventually, I came to disagree with the one size fits all treatment way of teaching. The problem comes from looking at a group class and not see the individuals. Soon I'd started my business of teaching privately, focusing on the individual. Kids represent an interesting puzzle. They're very much like adults. They think about adult things, they try and act on adult decisions, but many times they don't have the wisdom or knowledge on how to go about it. This is where the parent is essential. Here's what I've learned from teaching hundreds upon hundreds of kids:
- Always listen.
- Specifically listen for words that'll indicate whether they need your help or not. Sometimes kids, just like adults, need to let go of the thousands of thoughts that go through their minds.
- If you can't read whether they need help or not, then ask them.
- Listen without judgment.
- Parents always complain to me about their kids losing their trust. I think it's even worse to lose the trust of your child. Lose the trust of your child, you lose the ability to truly help.
- If your child has done drugs, had sex, drank alcohol, it may come down to a couple of things.
- They're dealing with issues of emptiness, loneliness, nonacceptance, isolation, etc. Some form of connection has been lost. It's the reason why kids of divorced parents tend to succumb to things like drugs, or kids join gangs, or kids seeking sex to feel that lost connection.
- They're being forced to do something they don't want to do. The source of this could be a parent forcing them to do well in school, molestation of some kind, nagging adults - parents, coach, teacher, bullying. One thing that most parents or adults realize is that kids know what they want and don't. That doesn't mean you don't guide them to do well in school, or go to sleep at a reasonable hour, or talk to them about sex, drugs, alcohol. But decisions on social activities, academic activities, family activities should be a dialogue between parent and child.
- Ask questions.
- Whether they've threw up all their problems, or keep quiet, ask questions. Even if they don't say anything, it will open up lines of communication. But please ask questions on what they've talked about first. Once and if they've answered those, then a door may be opened for you to ask other questions that may concern you.
- If they ask you what you think or what to do, turn the question around and ask them. This is a really great way of finding out how mature your child is. Many times I've found that my client knew what to do, but didn't know if it was correct. If they're solution to their issue made sense, I'd congratulate them for coming up with it, then I'd agree.
- Follow up with them to see if they've followed through. Again, listen, don't judge, ask questions, and guide them.
- If your kids don't have any serious issues like having sex too early, use of drugs, etc, then you've got a great kid. Again, most of the parents I work with don't count their blessings. They focus on what their kids don't have. "They got a B instead of an A." So what? They're healthy, happy, and in your life. Remember, you wanted to have kids.
- Last tip, view your kids as adults. They may not be 18, but their core characteristics will remain for the rest of their lives. There was a study that stated once a child is three years old, their personality had been developed and ingrained.
- This brings up an important point. Start discipline early. Too many times I've seen spoiled children run over their parents.


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A musician and artist, Fritha has over 12 years violin teaching experience working with a wide range of young people aged 3 - 17 years. She has experience teaching individuals, small and large group lessons, at home, in London schools and at local and national workshops.
A trained Suzuki violin teacher, Fritha takes a holistic approach to teaching, responding to the needs and personality of each individual student in an inclusive and sensitive way. She also brings to her violin teaching many years of experience facilitating educational workshops as an artist and musician in other settings, including inclusive theatres, schools, hospitals and community projects.
Fritha plays in the duo Buckner Building and is currently a member of the LGSO.
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ASDA's mission is 'to be Britain's best value retailer exceeding customer needs, everyday' . This is backed by its purpose - 'to save everyone money, everyday' . ASDA recognises that these depend on a commitment always to put customers first in everything ASDA does, which is achieved through dedicated teams of ASDA colleagues.
ASDA is a private limited company, with its Home Office (Head Office) in Leeds. ASDA shares a common culture with its parent company, the US retailer Walmart and puts value for money at the heart of its operations. ASDA's beliefs (also known as values) are lived and communicated to all colleagues and reflected in everything the business does.
ASDA is always at the heart of the community, often with many generations of a family working at the same store. ASDA also supports a strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) ethos. This is shown through its employment and career opportunities in communities, its support for customers through low prices, as well as charity activities and health initiatives.
ASDA is recognised nationally for its low prices and warm and friendly service. The business has over 500 stores across the UK and Northern Ireland, including large Supercentres and Superstores as well as smaller supermarkets found in towns and suburbs. ASDA has seen significant expansion over the last few years. As well as offering food and general merchandise, ASDA has diversified into optical and pharmaceutical services, as well as mobile phone and financial services, with more categories launched each year.
There are 25 ASDA Living stores for non-food merchandise, two Home Shopping stores supporting the online shopping service and 27 Distribution centres. The George brand overtook Marks and Spencer in 2009 to become the UK's leading fashion retailer by volume. ASDA's customer base has increased through its online services, www.asda.com and ASDA Direct. ASDA's training and development programmes help its colleagues and managers to grow to meet these challenges.
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Each store 'adopts' two local secondary schools to encourage young people to consider a career in retail. Each store has a Community Colleague that works in the local community. He or she regularly visits schools to talk about the retail sector and their own experiences of working at ASDA, as well as the varied and numerous career options available. The company provides development opportunities to enable ASDA colleagues to reach their potential, whether as a manager in store or taking a place in the boardroom, regardless of their starting point.
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"To the average player, the rate at which ISK flows in and out of the game seems to have little consequence on everyday play. In EVE's closed economy, however, the balance between ISK sinks and faucets sets the rate of inflation for the game, which in turn alters the buying power of ISK. If the faucets pour a lot more ISK into the game than the sinks can remove, the buying power of a fixed amount of ISK may start to drop."Sort of what's happening in real life now. But instead of looking into the similarities between real life and Eve Online (just thinking about QE2 makes my brain hurt), I started an experiment to find out if I am an isk faucet or an isk sink. So starting on January 1st I started tracking all of my income and outgoes to see what my play is like.
First, the isk faucets. I didn't lose any ships in January, so I didn't receive any insurance payouts. But I did manage to run 15 missions last month and gained 12.9 million isk in bounties and 7.3 million isk in mission rewards. Now remember, I'm only looking at isk faucets, so any sales of modules or salvage materials does not count as being part of an isk faucet. In fact, those sales, since they are between players, are actually isk sinks in the form of sales taxes. So the total amount of money I brought into the game was 20.2 million isk.
Next the isk sinks. For the way I play, planetary interaction is a big isk sink. How is PI an isk sink? Just think about all the construction involved, the planetary import/export taxes and the sales taxes when selling products. So even though I made a 350 million isk profit doing PI in January, I also paid 12.3 million isk in planetary command centers, extractors and processors, 4 million isk in import/export taxes and 2.2 million isk in sales tax selling my products. I'm bad at PI and just sell my product on the market. If I put up sell orders, I would have to include the broker fees as well.
Other isk sinks that I spent money on was the Marketing skill book for 3.1 million isk and a clone upgrade for Wandering Rose that cost 2 million isk. I didn't really spend much money on the manufacturing, research and invention isk sinks, although now that I have 3 BPCs for Warrior IIs and am looking to make Prowlers and Cheetahs, that amount will actually be significant next month.
The one other economic activity I engaged in, carrying out courier contracts, is a neutral activity, although those who create the contracts have to pay a fee, which is an isk sink. And while I'm on the subject of courier contracts, I made 30 million isk flying around New Eden last month. Yep, more money from doing courier contracts than from missioning.
So, am I an isk faucet or isk sink? According to my math, I'm an isk sink, taking 3.5 million isk out of the economy. And I think I will continue to act as an isk sink, since I have to purchase the Industrial Command Ships skill book this month for Rosewalker, and that costs 45 million isk. As much as I don't like doing missions, I don't think I'm going to make enough to counter that one isk sink item.


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Topeca Cofee Roasters
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Account Executive: Brian Barnes
Creative Director: Matthew Pickett
Graphic Design: Hannah Ashford
Topeca Coffee Roasters sought ghost for a refreshed brand identity and package design. With years of experience in the coffee industry, Topeca continues to make a name for Oklahoma across the country.
Topeca's seed to cup motto began as the origin of their business. Our goal was to honor their mission by crafting a brand that honored this origin. With an extensive offering of coffee varieties and Topeca needed a packaging system that helped their consumers with their coffee selection. Our solution was a structured design and color system that systemized current offerings and allowed flexibility for their products to grow. You can pick up your own Topeca products locally at Cuppies & Joe or Wholefoods OKC.


text: My work is all about finding the connections in the body. It's an easy way to get to the root of whatever issues or pain we have. This month's video blog is about just that. There's a connection between the bottom of the feet and the pelvic floor. By understanding the connection & implementing some strengthening exercises, we can create a much more stable body that supports itself and allows us to work less in order to feel better. I share 3 exercises in less than 10 minutes along with an explanation of the connection between these 2 areas of the body.


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114: Easyriders Show Charlotte 2018
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Main topic this week is our visit to the 2018 Easyriders show in Charlotte. Rico's brother Kevin joins us to review our favorites and general discussion about the show. Don't miss the update from Jon on the new Spyder and he has a surprise in the events section! We also welcome our latest member to the Riders of Loud Pipes and we thank James Providakes for the support.
Enjoy the photos below and we discussed several during this episode.
- Update on the new Spyder from Jon
- 2017 CAN-AM Spyder F3S
- 1330cc inline triple, Fox podium shocks, Brembo brakes, and defeat-able traction control are the S package.
- Couple hundred miles so far and loving it
- Handling, comfort, power, and ergonomics all improved, plus it will pick the front end off the ground too!!!
- Dragon Krew Moto-Amino ride to Key West FL. - February 18th, 2018 - February 21st, 2018 is a saddle sore 1000!
- 2nd Annual Congregation show - April 14th, 2018 2-8pm
- 1st Annual Loud Pipes Meetup - July 13th, 2018 - July 15th, 2018 - Some Place in PA...
- 2nd Annual East Coast Meetup - June 9th, 2018 - Captial Powersports, Wake Forest, NC.
- 3rd Annual MPC June 21st, 2018 - July 11th, 2018
- Barber Vintage Festival - October 5th, 2018 - October 7th, 2018
- Jon plans to ride across the country, much more detail to add at a later time. :)
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Cheeky Chilli Mature Cheddar Cheese
Take our mature cheddar and add a chipotile chillie base Piri Piri mix, put the toilet roll in the fridge and enjoy the kick this cheeky little cheese gives you. Once the dairy wears off your left with a warmth that lingers on the palete.
Best with chicken drumsticks and wings sliced to the bone and lay into the cuts chunks of Piri Piri cheddar and bake for around 25 mins @ 180 degrees….. WOW!
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This Sellwood toy store is a bright space with a variety of toys and games for kids of all ages, including a bountiful assortment of scientific and educational games, at all price points.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Learn from the past for a better future.
I was reading a fairly interesting article in a grassroots environmental magazine when a light bulb began sizzling above my head. It was an idea so simple that I can't understand why we didn't come up with it before………oh wait! We did…..and then money-hungry politicians and businessmen decided to take the reins of society into their own coin-drenched hands.
Here's the story: about 20 000 years ago, hunter-gatherer societies inhabited most of the world. They had an egalitarian lifestyle and got most of their exercise from walking, running, and of course hunting and gathering. They were healthy…..it's debatable whether they were healthier than we are, but they sure had better values, morals, and principles. This was true because they only used what they needed to survive, which basically means that they didn't cut down acres of land to build things like malls and spas.
Even though they may have had garbage disposal issues, we sure haven't escaped from that problem; there's only so much that we can bury underground or ship off to less fortunate countries. Why have we become so cold and careless? Let me explain it in the most simplest way: we eat too much, spend too much, and stress too much.
As a Canadian society we eat far too much. Proof? Well, if we need to use nitroguanidine pesticides to ensure that we kill every possible insect that comes within a 30 minute radius of a crop, than we clearly need more food than we can functionally produce. These chemical pesticides can persist within soils for up to 500 days, acting as a toxic defence mechanism against beneficial earthworms, beetles, and insects. These little buggers are really important for the health of the soil as well as for the health of most terrestrial ecosystems.
Although there is no scientific evidence that foods laced with neonicotinoids will harm humans, why is the EPA allowing this type of pesticide on food crops anyway? I mean, should we really be eating pumpkin seeds that are so full of poison that they kill every single bug that dares to take a bite?
I suppose that the reason we have to use pesticides is because money-hungry businessmen have decided that we need to produce the maximum amount food possible to feed our mouths…..mouths that never cease to become satisfied.
And now some proof from the meat perspective. Ever heard of factory-farm raised chicken? The basic story is that we require so much meat to gratify the carnivorous part of our brains that we have opted to raise millions of animals in a confined space barely large enough for them to move around.
The main problem with this type of structure is that because the animals (particularly chicken, turkey) are being housed in really stressful accommodations, they are developing disease and transferring them to us.
Researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK have discovered that high levels of the stress hormone norephinephrine in chickens makes campylobacter (a disease causing bacteria) more prevalent, aggressive, and mobile in humans
As the top culprit of food-borne illnesses, campylobacter infects more than 2.4 million people per year, killing about 124.
The bacteria live within the intestinal tract of healthy birds, passing from animal to animal via common water sources and feces. It is then transferred to humans with the consumption of poultry products. Primary symptoms in humans include diarrhoea, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever within days of exposure.
The bottom line is that the health and welfare of the chickens is a significant factor in the proliferation of the bacteria. The stress hormone caused rapid campylobacter growth, increasing its virulence and gut permeability (gives the bacteria an easy way out of the gut and into the chicken's meat)
Not only does this research show that the management of farms is critical to the health of both animals and humans, it shows that we wouldn't have had to resort to factory-farms had we not started consuming beyond our means.
I'm not saying that we should stop eating. I'm not saying that we should band together with our neighbours to form a hunter-gatherer society. What I am saying is that we should be a bit more cautious of what/how much we are eating. I'm guilty just as well as anyone else, but I think it's time that we as a country decided that enough IS enough. We should be demanding healthy farm practices, pesticide-free crops, and lives with less stress. If this change is not for a movement toward a more sustainable earth, at least do it for the sake of your intestines!


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Allowing special things to happen.
Revealing the unexpected, understanding that which is foreign, seeking out the unusual. Evoking emotions.
We organize your incentive travel itinerary anywhere in the world, keeping every little detail in mind and supporting you as a full-service partner from start (destination selection) to finish (satisfied guests). Throughout it all, we make strange things familiar and turn familiar experiences into new ones, while always remaining focused on the people and the brand.
That's the only way success can be measured.
Bringing people together, moving them and inspiring them in a lasting way.
Turning events into truly special experiences. Anchoring messages.
Successful events ensure that guests come away with memorable experiences.
We don't just bring your participants together, we inspire them for the long haul, because emotions are the only things that stay with people.
And so your message gets through right where it should.
Using resources in a targeted way.
Leveraging networks and creating efficiency. Focusing on the essentials.
We find the right location for your event because we sit at the source.
You save valuable time, invest very little and get tremendous added value in return: a customized product tailored to your wishes.
Above all, you get to reserve your energy for what's important: your event.
Inspiring people is what drives us to do what we do. That's why we founded the Perlenfischer agency in 2008. We made our home in the picturesque city of Wiesbaden, and it is from here that we embark on our journeys of discovery all over the world. Today, we look back proudly on a solid client base in a host of industries – and we love our job just as much now as we did the day we started.
The basis of our success: We aren't a giant on an international scale, but a leader in the critical things – creativity, flexibility, expertise and many years of industry experience.
We are especially proud of our team, which does all credit to our name.
With professionalism, fresh ideas and know-how, we consistently develop highly creative concepts and identify the world's most beautiful locations for you.
All of our "pearl hunters" are trained event managers and travel professionals with many years of experience in supporting demanding customers.
Plus, we're all pretty nice people in general, too :-).
We are strong, because we are globally networked and internationally active while still remaining independent.
We are inspirational, because we like to forge new paths.
We look on every job as an opportunity to inspire people.
That motivates us to find ideas our clients are proud of.
We are trustworthy, because we don't build castles in the air and are consistently aware of the feasibility of our ideas.


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Don't drink paint.
It seems fairly straight forward : don't drink paint. Pigments like cobalt blue or Naples yellow are toxic. Cadmium red is cancerous. Unless you buy something labelled for small children, quality watercolors have to comply with ASTM D Standards, which if I understand well, are more about lightfastness than toxicity. I'm fine with that. I avoid paint except on paper and on my brush.
I learned to use a water container I can close. My cat likes to drink anything but the water in her bowl (it's too fresh probably) and there's often kids running around in my house. That cover saves the day. I cover my water when I'm not painting. But then, like all artists, I'm prone to the great mixup of the tea cup and water container when I paint, and this is not good. I dipped my brush in my tea, ruining a perfectly good earl grey (hot), and I also noticed that droplets of paint could fall into the cup if it's too close to the water pot. It's not healthy at all! So I tried to remember what I knew in ergonomics (I did some user interface and software/game design back in the days) to trick my brain into not mixing up my cup and my pot. Simple solutions are not always the easiest to think out , and because it's not really an interesting problem to think about, it took me some time to solve the problem. First of all, it's easy to mix pots because when you paint, you'll look at the paper not the pots. Unless you paint the pots, of course. So it has to be a spatial solution, not a visual one. Here's what I did.
- I chose a water pot much taller than the cup, so my first reflex is to deep in the taller one. It's an easier gesture. Better, but not enough. I was still sometimes hesitating between the 2 pots, which is a loss of time. Spatially, it wasn't enough.
- I put a pink perler bead coaster under the water and a white lacey one under the mug. It might seem chichi, but it actually taught me to put each container always in the same place.
- This done, I put the tea on the left side of my table and the water on the right side by my palette (I paint with the right hand). Then I taught myself to drink only with the left hand, to be more safe.
That's it. No more droplets in the mug, no more paint in my tea either. It's safer, please do it too! In the summer I just use a mason jar with a cover and a straw for drinking. When I paint outside I have a mug with a cover, too. Good luck dipping the brush in it.
I thought that I was very much no nonsense, but I actually saw friends dipping their brushes in beverages without paying attention. When being very concentrated on your painting you might not even realize you're doing it. Stay safe!


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Welcome, this is my website and you can contact me here. I help seasoned restaurateurs and food startups with their menu creation and operation setup.
My Services
Concept Creation
Have an idea for the perfect business but not sure how to make it happen? This is what I do best.
From location, purveyors, specialty equipment, a balanced and current menu, standardized recipes to POS, staffing, operations, kitchen design and support in interior and graphic design meetings.
Staff Training & Operations
Implementing systems for New or Existing Restaurants and personal in home staff training.
Learn to work around special need diets: Gluten-Free, Low-Glycemic, Celiac, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Nut-Free, Organic. Incorporate new Diets: Raw, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Locavore, Slow Food.
Research & Development
My favorite subject. Developing a new product is the ultimate combination of Design and Culinary Technique.
Formulation, Sourcing Ingredients, Market Research, Positioning, Manufacturing and Brand Identity and beyond.
Menu Development
Creating or revamping an existing Menu or developing a Cleanse Program or Delivery Service.
Maximized flavor potential, balanced and current offerings, standardized recipes and consistency.
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What and 'How' we eat combined with Lifestyle controls our health and future.
Detox, weight loss, increase athletic performance. It is difficult to navigate your way with all the information pollution. I provide knowledge, structure and support. Hands on Training, Personal Programs and Private Chef services available.
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From start to finish, make your event enjoyable, smooth and successful.
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I'll get back to you within 24 hours to set up a time to talk.
From there we can decide if there's an opportunity for us to work together.
Working with Simone was incredibly stress free and full of delight. I've been eating raw vegan food for over 10 years and have sampled it from some of the best raw vegan restaurants in the world. I can clearly say that Simone's food ranks among the very best in the world. The flavor of her food and the variety of dishes is incredible.
A Glimpse on my recent projects
Farm to Table Fine Dining in Belfast, ME.
Local and seasonal ingredients prepared with modernist techniques; sous vide, dehydration, spherification and more highlighting New England Cuisine.
As the Launching GM and Project manager- working with Chef Jason Paul and Matthew Kenney- we created a beautiful restaurant, award wining bar program and an exceptionally passionate and welcoming team.
Cookbook: Everyday offerings for a healthier diet and lifestyle.
Assisting Meredith Baird with this book was an ultimate session of 'playing with the beauty of food'. Click the image to see more photos.
"Finding pleasurable ways to incorporate healthy food into your diet is what this book is all about. Whether you want to cleanse for a day, a week, or just simply exchange one meal-with tasty raw, vegan drinks and dishes."
Organic Superfood and Vitality bar in Del Mar, CA.
As food designer, project manager and GM I was able to work with Lisa Odenweller to create and develop a cutting edge concept.
Offering gourmet raw food, cleanse programs, superfood smoothies, cold pressed juices and continuing education and support.
One aspect of this project was the formulation of Beaming Superfood Plant Based Protein. Purchase here.
Quick Service Restaurant in San Francisco, CA.
Think Chipotle meets Native Foods.
As a managing partner I had wore many hats; from picking the space, kitchen design, complete menu and recipe development, operations and team building.
Our menu highlighted Jacket Potatoes, served along side entree salads and house made desserts. We quickly became - and still are - one of the top rated QSR's in SF.
From Peru to Indonesia, a plant base superfood personal enterprise.
My catering company allowed me to work in Hawaii, Arizona, Indonesia, Thailand, Peru, Eastern Europe and many places in California.
Events ranged from Retreats and Yoga Teacher trainings to Hands-On Training Workshops and Demonstration Classes to Fine Dining Events.
During this period I also held the position of Chef & Culinary Director for Radiantly Alive in Bali.
Cafe Gratitude
Vegan Restaurant, San Francisco and LA, CA.
After my culinary training spending several years with this wonderful company. Working all positions and becoming a Senior Pastry Chef, I supported with training and production in the central kitchen for distribution to several locations around the Bay Area.
She is hard working, efficient, honest, and creative- a combination that doesn't always exist in the food and beverage world. Simone also has the knack and patience to develop the systems that are crucial in creating a successful concept. She has an entrepreneurial spirit and is motivated by creating a project that flourishes. Working with her is a pleasure and an opportunity.


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Drifting wave buoy caught in Southern Ocean eddy/
The drifting Southern Ocean Wave Buoy is going round in circles deep in the Southern Ocean, temporarily slowing down its steady passage east across the southern margin of the Pacific.
The buoy is caught in an eddy, a circular movement of water created when a bend in a surface ocean current pinches off to make a loop, which separates from the main current.
The buoy, which has been drifting with the ocean currents since it left its moored location on 28 July, was deployed south of Campbell Island in February 2017. Part of a collaborative research project involving the Defence Technology Agency and MetOcean Solutions, the buoy has been transmitting wave spectra data via a satellite link, providing vital information which will help the New Zealand Defence Force to design patrol ships suited to the rough seas of the Southern Ocean.
In the two and a half months since its escape, the buoy has drifted some 450 nautical miles east-northeast. In late September, the buoy passed within 20 nautical miles of the remote uninhabited Antipodes Island group.
Senior Oceanographer Dr Peter McComb is happy that data is still being transmitted. "The buoy is solar powered, and we were expecting the batteries to run out during the subantarctic winter. However, it is still happily sending wave spectra data from its path drifting slowly eastwards along the southern margin of the Pacific Ocean. So far, it has encountered moderately rough seas, with significant wave heights of up to 9 m and maximum wave heights of 15 m.
"The prevailing winds and ocean currents in this region are towards the east, however, the buoy track meanders significantly as the drift is influenced by ocean eddies within the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. The average drift speed is about 1 km per hour, but the net eastward drift is about half that. The buoy has been trapped in an eddy for the last three weeks, resulting in almost no net drift. The eddy is unlikely to last long, and the buoy will soon be released and continue drifting east. From now on, there are very few islands in the way - if it continues due east at the current speed, it will get to the west coast of South America in about a year and a half. However, a strong southerly blow in the next few weeks could push it north toward the Chatham Islands, and if that happens we might launch a recovery mission."
In May 2017 the buoy made headlines when it measured a monster 19.4 m wave from the moored location near Campbell Island.


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After a summer holiday, AKA Comedy is back to bring you the very best in stand up comedy! TicketText are delighted to be working in partnership with AKA to bring you these excellent shows.
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My leg muscles feel neat...you know that feeling when you didn't really have muscles before but then you kinda do and then you can feel them when you walk and you're not just stiff you're able to feel them move around and you feel all strong and amazon and awesome? I'm starting to get that feeling. I still jiggle, but I'm defintiely getting stronger and with the Week 3 workout I'm feeling my butt and upper leg strength developing. It's cool. I missed it. I'm so proud of myself for getting back to things again.
Must dash - just wanted to log my workout. I did week 3 again this AM and had a yummy oatmeal with an egg and half a banana mixed in and now I'm off to science land. I have to calibrate a bunch of fiddley things so I should get to it. See ya later :)


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Aug 28
Aug 28
First Teacher Day!
Coffee & snacks in Memorial Square.
Pick up teacher packets!
All teachers will meet in the Little Theater - welcome message, introduction of new staff, overview of day, & nuts & bolts.
Passport Sessions
Similar to last year, we will do a rotation of different workshops. All teachers will attend 3 sessions, choosing from the 4 options below:
- Q 101 (Rm 225)
- Setting Norms for Appropriate Classroom Behavior (Rm 226)
- Interacting in Meaningful Ways (Rm 203)
Document with directions >>
- Student Health & Wellness (Rm 204)
Helpful documents: Operation Right Start, Community Building, Tier 2 Interventions & the new referral process
12:55 - Lunch
Lunch in Memorial Square!
Teacher appreciation starts early this year as Logan students dish us up a yummy lunch!
Department time
Meeting Locations:
English: Rm 441
Math: Rm 305
Science: 423
Soc Sci: Rm 60
Ethnic Studies: Rm 529
Foreign Lang: Rm 418
VAPA & CTE: Band Room
PE: Girls Locker Room
Special-Ed: Rm 31
Note: Turn in completed "passport" to department chair during department meeting.


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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Shares of General Motors Co., Herbalife Ltd. and Intuitive Surgical Inc. made big moves during U.S. trading Wednesday, with Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. and Facebook Inc. among the top trending tickers.
Top tickers trending
$HLF: Herbalife HLF, -1.49% is not a stock that usually generates a lot of buzz, but it quickly grabbed the spotlight Wednesday on reports that famed hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman of Pershing Square is shorting it.
@adem_tahiri: Wow. Ackman calls $HLF a "pyramid scheme". Tremendous bravado from a guy who was long Borders. #stocks
@sharkbiotech: Ackman needed an easy target to help save his year after the $JCP debacle hence $HLF idea
@slick_trader24: Ackerman saying he has done fundamental research for a year (it takes a year to read Einhorn's presentation?) - Tyler Durden quote. $HLF
@Adam_Tang: The anti Ackman trade, Long $HLF short $JCP $$
$SWHC: Smith & Wesson US:SWHC was drawing chatter on Twitter in the wake of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut late last week and the ensuing debate over gun control. The stock, along with Sturm Ruger & Co. RGR, -1.57%, rallied following sharp losses on Tuesday.
@grenadetrade: $RGR and $SWHC having a great day after #obama doesn't give real specifics (e.g. ban) on gun control. Just more of the same. $SPX
@Apoms24: 0bama went live to talk about "gun laws" and is talking more about "The Cliff", long live 2nd Amendment. $SWHC
$FB: Facebook FB, -1.64% continued to attract attention, a day after uproar over Instagram privacy policy, and some ratings action.
@OVVOFinancial: @ppearlman Easier to ask for apology than permission. $FB is consistent with this mantra.
@Squareprismish: Facebook was & is accused of an inability to monetize:-) Because some people cannot read $FB itself has got a FREE global advert (Instagram)
Alterra Capital Holding Ltd. US:ALTE surged 22% on news that it will be bought by Markel Corp. MKL, +0.22% in a deal valued at about $3 billion in cash and stock. Shares of Markel fell 8%.
General Motors GM, -0.35% shares gained 6.6%. The Treasury Department disclosed plans to sell its remaining stake in GM, acquired in the 2009 bailout, as early as next month, with the auto maker buying back some shares as well. See: Treasury to sell remaining GM stake
Actuant Corp. ATU, +1.16% shares skidded 7.6% after the company reported first-quarter earnings edged down to 49 cents a share from 50 cents a share in the year-earlier period.
Apollo Group Inc. US:APOL shares fell 6.5%, erasing a gain of nearly 5% on Tuesday. The stock is the worst performer on the S&P 500 SPX, -0.01%.
Shares of Herbalife HLF, -1.49% tanked 12% after CNBC reported that Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management has a significant short position on the stock. Ackman reportedly has been short on Herbalife for seven to eight months and describes it as a "pyramid scheme." Ackman said in emailed comments that he will elaborate on Thursday in "exhaustive details" on why he is shorting the company. Representatives from Herbalife were not available for comment. See: Ackman shorts Herbalife
Intuitive Surgical ISRG, -0.60% shares slid 5.7% after StreetInsider.com cited a report from Citron Research that casts doubt on the company's "market darling" status.
Citron Research, an investigative investment website, released a scathing report on Intuitive Surgical that essentially claims that the company does not live up to its lofty reputation among analyst. Citron claimed that the high-earnings multiple it gets from the Street does not align with its "track record of excessive and unjustified marketing claims; the utter lack of clinical evidence of superior medical outcomes when using its product for surgery." It also suggested that the company could face legal liability "due to its failure to adequately disclose risks before its technology causing adverse surgical outcomes." See the ISRG report from Citron
Back to 1987
for stocks?
Our Trading Deck has been home to a spirited debate over whether we're in for a crash.
• L.A. Little: Don't worry | Michael Gayed: Worry
• The warning signs of a 1987-style crash
• Hulbert: Stocks as overvalued as at 2007 high
Navistar International Corp. NAV, +1.16% shares declined 8.5%. The commercial truck and engine maker reported a wider-than-expected fourth-quarter loss and a drop in sales. See: Navistar swings to quarterly loss
Shares of Oncothyreon Inc. US:ONTY plunged 51% after announcing that a Phase III clinical trial of L-BLP25, a prospective treatment for nonsmall cell lung cancer, didn't meet primary endpoints. Oncothyreon licensed the drug, formerly known as Stimuvax, in 2001 to Merck KGaA MRK, -0.24%, shares of which fell 2% in Frankfurt.


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Patrick Taylor Straut Scholarship Fund
Patrick Taylor Straut
June 25, 1992-March 16, 2011
About the Scholarship Fund:
The Patrick Taylor Straut Memorial Scholarship is intended to recognize students like Patrick. Patrick was happy alone with himself; he did not strive for the approval of others. He never did things because that's what you were supposed to do. If he didn't see the purpose himself, then there was no meaning. While he was identified as a highly gifted student his school achievement was strongly tied to his interest in a subject. The intensity and over-excitabilities that are often associated with gifted children had a major impact on his life and his death.
Gifted students who are under-achieving largely 'fly under the radar'. They are the students who, with the support of true Gifted and Talented educational options and attention to their affective needs, can grow, thrive and achieve their potential.
It is our intention that the Patrick Straut Scholarship recognize the achievement of high school graduation for deserving seniors each year. The Gifted and Talented Program at Wheat Ridge High School (WRHS) was chosen by the Straut family because Patrick's unmet needs as a high school student were his mother's catalyst toward activism to gain awareness for the struggles of gifted students who had few real GT options at the high school level. The WRHS program was launched in the fall of 2009 through a combination of activism, education and serendipity. It provides the level of support and academic options that Patrick needed, but never received. Therefore, starting in 2013, recipients have been chosen from among the WRHS GT Center Seniors each year. Each spring, WRHS seniors who are enrolled in the GT elective course are invited to apply for the scholarship.
Who is Eligible?
Graduating seniors who are enrolled in the district's Gifted & Talented Center at Wheat Ridge High School are eligible for the scholarship. Please see the Scholarship Application Process page for more information.
About Patrick Taylor Straut:
Every person who came into contact with Patrick left his presence more knowledgeable and wiser than they had been before. He always strove to find the true meaning and beauty in all things, and wouldn't stop until everything was perfect according to his plans.
Patrick's passions included playing the guitar, writing music, and art including sculpture and drawing. He was collaborating with his mother on a photography business where his attention to detail and eye for beauty combined to create panorama photography. He was also exploring screen writing and video game design. A true artist, Patrick had incredible attention to detail in his work and an unmatched passion to follow his every desire with conviction. Patrick Taylor Straut was born June 25, 1992 at Littleton Hospital. He lived his whole life in Jefferson County. He was extremely proud of his Irish heritage; his father and his father's twin brother were adopted from Ireland as toddlers. Patrick always wanted to visit Ireland to see the place in all its beauty in order to fully connect with that part of him.
Patrick had a love of nature. Mount Evans Outdoor Lab site was his favorite place to visit. He was blessed to spend many weekends there with his best friend Evan and his family and friends.
Funds are currently being collected for the 2019 scholarship awards.
Please use the [Donate] link at the bottom of the page to make your secure, tax deductible donation through Pay Pal or using your debit or credit card.
PayPal takes their percentage of online donations. If you want the full amount of your donation to go to scholarships, please consider sending a check.
Mailing Address:
Patrick Straut Foundation
Attn: Terri Taylor Straut
5356 S. Taft St.
Littleton, CO 80127
Click HERE to access Pay Pal Donation
Contact Us:
+1 720.252.9956
The Patrick Straut Foundation is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 private foundation
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A Balkan Feast In a Charming NY Brownstone
Upcoming dates
25 Sep
A word about the experience
Take a culinary journey through Bosnia. Join Dina in her New York Brownstone as she dishes up slow-cooked, comforting dishes that tell the story of their region.
• Bosnian delicacies made with locally and organically sourced ingredients
• Glass of bubbly upon arrival and BYOB
• Up to 14 guests around one communal table
About your host Dina:
"I was raised in a family that's passionate about food. Having owned a restaurant in the former Yugoslavia, everyone in my family knows how to cook. In Bosnia, we believe that food brings people together. I welcome guests as Bosnians do: when you enter my home, you enter my heart."
To start the journey...
Traditional Bosnian bread with homemade kajmaki
Soft and uniquely creamy ...
First station: Bosna border
Veal Osso Bucco corba (meat soup)
Second station: Sarajevo
Traditional pie (spinach)
Third station: Bascarsija
Sogan Dolma (Stuffed onion, lamb )
Final station... until you come back for more!
Baked apples, nuts, crème fraîche
All ingredients are farm sourced
Drinks & Beverages
Guests can bring alcohol
What to expect
The place & Amenities
The full address will be provided once the booking is confirmed
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Drs. Mike and Jennifer Lane will be in the Bay Area the weekend of September 16th-17th leading you through the physical body and subtle anatomy of self.
Yoga teachers are at the forefront of healthcare. With this trusted position comes a great responsibility to understand anatomy as it pertains to the yoga practice.
In this training, Drs. Mike and Jennifer Lane will weave together principles and applications of functional and subtle anatomy with biomechanics specific to the practice of yoga. They make "AnatomySense" in a fun and digestible way through visual concepts, movement and palpation.
You will discover, explore and experience a deeper sense of connection to the dynamic and subtle bodies.
September 16 - 17, 2017
12 – 5pm each day
Register for one or both days.
* Open to yoga teachers, practitioners, bodyworkers, trainers, and students of life.
* Hours qualify for Yoga Alliance CEU's
Heart Source Center
1600 Shattuck Ave. Suite 214A
Berkeley, CA 94709


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Pastor Says Muslims Don't Need Footbaths
Excerpt:Â The pastor of a Christian church says there's no need for public facilities such as the Indianapolis Airport to provide footwashing facilities for Muslim cab drivers, as plans now include, because the Quran does not require washing with water. Such footbaths have become an issue at public facilities like the Indianapolis airport, where plans for the still-unfinished new terminal include such facilities. At Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix airport officials boasted of the new customer service feature, and at Kansas City the features were installed but airport officials said they were for a number of different uses.
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Just because my focus is primarily on the numbers, doesn't mean I don't care about non-statistical topics every now and then. In fact, I care quite a bit about non-statistical topics, such as sportsmanship and camaraderie, but this time my non-statistical opinion lies with another 'water' sport, hockey.
Now when it comes to professional sports, I am more of a playoffs fan than anything else. I pay attention to the regular season, but in general I follow players more than teams. And when it comes to the playoffs, unless there is a championship on the line, there is rarely a game that I will stay up late to watch.
But in my mind, the Olympics are not the same as professional sports. Yes professional athletes compete and yes there is money involved, but the reason I separate the two is because in the Olympics it is easier to see how much pride, national pride to be exact, serves as the primary motivator over money. Nobody wants to win a gold medal because it will make them rich, they want to win a gold medal because it's a gold medal, and it is something that has the ability to unite an entire country. Arguably professional championships do just the opposite. I don't have enough time left in my life to research every positive/negative tabloid article about the Yankees vs. Red Sox rivalry, but it amazes me sometimes to see how much two American cities, so rich in historic culture, can despise each other at certain times of the year.
Ever notice after a professional sporting season ends that the news immediately focuses on the amount of money for which coaches and players renew their contracts? That doesn't happen after the Olympics, which is why I believe that money is more of a motivator in professional sports. It's almost as if Olympic pride makes you forget about money, but professional pride makes you want more.
Still disagree? Well ask yourself this question. How many professional athletes would still compete on a $2,000 monthly stipend for a chance to win a championship every four years rather than one?
So why is it that the NHL owners want to prohibit their players from competing in the 2018 Olympics? Money, of course. Forbes estimates that the combined value of all NHL teams is roughly $12B, and brings in a little over $2.5B in revenue. With roughly 660 players (assuming 30 teams with 22 players, the maximum number allowed, each), this equates to each player being worth ~$19M, and the latest NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement states that the minimum annual salary for an NHL player is ~$500,000.
That's a lot of money at stake, so I understand why the league is expressing their concern, but I don't think they are fully contemplating the benefit the Olympics give to the NHL. You see, with the Olympics, everything is amplified, and not just domestically, but globally.
Don't believe me? TJ Oshie tripled his Twitter followers to 240k in the days after his shootout victory over the Russian hockey team this past month in a game equivalent to the regular season in the NHL. A game in which 6.4M people watched. As a frame of reference, 4.0M people watched Game 3 of the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals.
Let me sum that up, 60% more people, myself included, would rather spend their Saturday morning watching an Olympic 'regular season' hockey game than a primetime Stanley Cup Final matchup. Case in point, the NHL is incapable of attracting the same attention as the Olympics.
Furthermore, Vladimir Putin attended the USA vs. Russia game, which is equally significant as Obama attending the IOC Delegation in 2009 to show favor towards the Chicago big for the 2016 games. Also worth noting, but on the opposite side of the spectrum, Obama did not attend any of the 2013 Stanley Cup final games, even though the Chicago Blackhawks were competing (and ultimately went on to win the series). The reason? National pride.
Now of the ~660 NHL players, 148 (across all 30 teams) were represented in the Olympics, and if, hypothetically speaking, all of them suffered season ending injuries while playing in Sochi, would the NHL lose 22% of its revenue? No. Would an asterisk be placed next to the names on the Stanley Cup stating that they didn't really win because some of the best players were injured? No. Will any fans really care in a season or two from now when the injured players are back on the ice? No.
When those professional athletes stepped onto the ice in Sochi they immediately took on the role of ambassador's for their respective countries. Regardless of their professional affiliation, they united to play together not for money, but for national pride. Question it all you want, but there isn't a single NHL team that has more fans that the population of Canada or the United States or Russia. Cities may rally around professional championships, but nations rally around gold medals.
Don't get me wrong, injuries are awful no matter what the skill level of the athlete. But they are as much a part of hockey as falling down in snowboard cross, or crashing in NASCAR. Nobody wants them to happen, but when a player is injured representing their country as opposed to their respective professional affiliation, it's almost as if there is a form of forgiveness attached.
I mean no disrespect with the analogy I am about to make, but I do feel that it is worth noting that when Pat Tillman decided to forgo a $3M contract to enlist in the US Military in 2002, he was rightfully praised. He put aside his professional affiliation to defend his country and unfortunately and tragically died doing so. I am in no way comparing the Olympics to war, but I am making a diplomacy comparison. In a way, Tillman sent the same message that the NHL players who chose to compete in the Olympics made and that is to represent their country is worth risking their professional careers.
The president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, René Fasel, was quoted in Sochi as saying, "there is nothing like an Olympic Gold Medal in the life of an athlete. Nothing." I couldn't agree more, and all of the 148 players in Sochi probably do as well, but the NHL owners would rather listen to Gordon Gekko who said, even back in 1987, "don't get emotional about a stock, it clouds the judgment."
At the end of the day, whether it's the Olympics or NHL, I understand that it all comes down to money but the age-old question is how much is enough? What is the value of the reputational risk of the NHL banning its players from competing in the Olympics? I'm not qualified enough to suggest whether the NHL and IIHF can work out some form of agreement, be it revenue sharing or an insurance policy, but if I use myself as a sample size of one then I can safely say that the Olympics only serve to increase the fan base of the NHL.
And heck, if all else fails and it truly does come down to money and nothing else, then maybe the IOC should just buy a few of the lower valued teams to block and vote prohibiting NHL players from participating in the Olympics. Food for thought, but that's what an opinion is.
Author: Elliot Meena
Source: NBC Olympics, NHL.com
Published: March 9th, 2014


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Picture Day- information will be sent home in backpacks approx. two before this date. More information can be obtained via the school office or the school photographer's website (www.gophotollc.com)
Related upcoming events
October 4, 2019 All day
Lyter students will learn about Fire Safety and Prevention from members of our local fire departments. Thank you First Responders!
October 10, 2019 6:00 pm - October 10, 2019 7:00 pmNo additional details for this event.
October 11, 2019 8:45 am - October 11, 2019 3:00 pm
Students will walk laps around Memorial Stadium to earn the donated pledges they have collected from family and friends. A schedule of grade level assigned walking times will be sent home prior to the day of the event.
October 16, 2019 8:30 am - October 16, 2019 11:00 am
Picture Retake Day- More information can be obtained via the school office or the school photographer's website (www.gophotollc.com)
October 22, 2019 5:30 pm - October 22, 2019 7:00 pm
Parents of students enrolled in the Title I Reading Program and Kindergarten parents are invited to Title I Family Night. This annual event will take place in the cafeteria of the Montoursville Area High School.
Following some refreshments, parents will learn about some helpful hints to assist their children with school work while the children will participate in some games. Look for the invitation from the Title I staff and RSVP if you are able to attend.
October 24, 2019 - October 31, 2019 All day
The School Library will hold its annual Scholastic Book Fair during regular school hours on school days for the students. Specific shopping times for each classroom will announced closer to the date of the event.
November 4, 2019 All dayNo additional details for this event.
November 11, 2019 1:45 pm - November 11, 2019 3:00 pmNo additional details for this event.
November 14, 2019 6:00 pm - November 14, 2019 7:00 pmNo additional details for this event.
December 9, 2019 7:00 pm - December 9, 2019 7:45 pm
The Lyter 4th grade Chorus will present its winter concert beginning at 7:00 PM in the Montoursville Area High School Auditorium.


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I think it's my fourth time there last October 27, beanstalk, a coffee shop, cafe' located at the 5th floor of globe building at Crossing Calamba Laguna. It's a great place for barkada or friends who want to gabble and chat and talk about anything that happens in their lives. It's also a dating place. It is open Mondays thru Saturdays 4pm till 11pm. There are hol and cold coffee, praf drinks, pasta, burgers, fries, nachoes, sodas and many more. The price is affordable and it ranges from Php45 to Php120. If you have Php200 in your pocket, you can surely have a seat of talk at BEanstalk with your friends, boyfriend or girlfriend.
It was just too dark that i wasn't able to take picture of the whole place, all i can say is it's located at the roof top of the building. To all Calambanians and all of those who work and stay nearby this place, i suggest you to visit this cafe', you won't regret it.
When we last visited beanstal, there was a promo then, for every Php400 worth of orders, you'll get that keychain for free, then we got it!!
And since it's nearly All Souls Day, of course what you'll see there are horror figures, and this hand is at the door know of the rest room.. Interesting isn't it?
It's a great place, try it!!
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~dhynnes~ 🙂


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Is it Easter yet?/
There are very few "Easter" pictures of my children on my camera. Since the week of Ash Wednesday, we having been waging war with adenovirus. And I'm telling you with all sincerity, it's one formidable foe. I have never encountered a childhood illness that lingers so long with such fierce intensity. There have been all the usual things: croup, bronchitis, vomiting, body aches, fever. And then, we have been visited by the more extreme manifestations, particularly swollen, oozy, eyes that drip blood for weeks on end. Every morning, I keep hoping that everyone will awaken and no one will require assistance just getting his or her eyes to open.
We had one bluebell day all together. And we had one bluebell day where several children stayed home and I went with the others to meet some ladies from the Restore Workshop. And that is all. Usually, we take a week and go every day. This year, we'd planned to camp there overnight. There are amazing flowers blooming on perfectly gorgeous spring days! And my children are so light sensitive that hardly anyone wants to be there. So we stay home.
So, in these days, I am particularly grateful for the tree blooming outside my front window. I'm inhaling its loveliness. (Well, actually, I hold my breath and just look at it because Bradford pear blooms are pretty stinky.) I am beyond grateful (what is the word for that?), that 90 tulip bulbs planted when Granddad died are showing up in all kinds of glory this week. Could it be that they heard that a baby is on her way and they've all come out to greet her?
And that baby... we are eagerly awaiting her arrival. Every day, Kristin comes to pass the time here. A tiny bit of sewing, some time in the garden, a daily walk where we just talk and talk. These are the tender mericies, the glimpses of Easter.
The Church has sung its Alleluia. I sort of feel like I missed it. Then I remember: Easter is a season.
New life. Happening soon.
By far, my favorite Easter basket ever. I think Garry Brix captured Shawn so perfectly!
If you have a moment, would you ask St. Lucy to say a prayer for us?


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Just a little bot of motivation for all of you, especially you friends out there who feel like things are just never gonna come together. . . Just give it some time =)
(I'll be back next week to announce the winner of my most recent giveaway contest. This week's been a big administrative week for me, and I've had to let a few things go while I catch up on other areas. But I have more blog goodness coming soon again!)


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Just when I thought the wounds were healing, it was announced that LeBron is now taking his talents (in cartoon form) to YouTube. Looks like abandoning Cleveland didn't hurt his brand after all, right? Before I proceed, a disclaimer. Although I haven't lived in Cleveland for a while now, I still consider it home. It's where I was born and raised. And it's where my sports allegiances reside. I'm not sure whether this fact helps validate or discredit what I'm about to say:
LeBron James doesn't get branding and neither do most of his defenders.
LeBron leaving Cleveland is the equivalent of Krispy Kreme putting up end caps in Food Lion. Sure it increases revenue and broadens distribution. But it's a slap in the face to those who passionately supported the brand up until that point.
Now, I don't begrudge LeBron for making the decision to leave one job for another to better his career. I wouldn't begrudge anyone for that. What does disappoint me was the insensitivity he showed to the people of Cleveland and the fact that he then immediately hid behind his brand. He needed to do what was best for him and his family (and his brand). Moving to Miami would make it easier to become a billion dollar athlete. He'd be playing in an international city. He can make history not just throughout the league but around the world.
It saddens me that in it's simplest form branding was about establishing trust and familiarity. Today, it has become shorthand for expansion and domination.
For far too many, branding has become an excuse for acting poorly. I'm sure LeBron's brand will grow more in Miami than it could in Cleveland. But is it really just about growth? I wish there was some marketing equivalent of St. Peter who looked at more than material gain and could hold brands to account before delivering their ultimate destiny.
Go Cavs!