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Koei, Crave, Playlogic sign up with ESA
Publishers of Dynasty Warriors, Pinball Hall of Fame, and Obscure 2 join the ranks of US gaming industry trade group.
While the Entertainment Software Association may look at big fish like Activision Blizzard, NCsoft, and id Software as "the ones that got away," the industry trade group has been steadily reeling in smaller catches. Today the ESA announced three such additions to its membership.
On the first-timers front, Japanese publisher Koei and Netherlands-based Playlogic have joined the ESA as new members. Best known for its Dynasty Warriors franchise, Koei will bring with it recent acquisition Tecmo, developer of the Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive series of games. Fellow enlistee Playlogic keeps a lower profile, publishing titles like the Xbox racer Xyanide and the forthcoming Obscure 2 and developing titles for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe on the side.
Beyond these new recruits to the ESA, prodigal publisher Crave Entertainment has returned to the fold after parting ways with the trade group in June of 2008. At the time, Crave stressed that its departure was a necessary step in order for the struggling company to focus on its impending sale, which was eventually completed earlier this year. With a focus on casual and budget games, Crave releases titles like Brunswick Bowling and the Pinball Hall of Fame series.
With the inclusion of these three publishers, the ESA now boasts 28 members, eight of which have signed on since the beginning of the year.
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Week 20
Let a man overcome anger by love.
I'm sorry this post is a little late. I had a bit of an epiphany and decided to rewrite this week's post. Today is my husband, Noah's, 40th birthday, and I wanted to talk about him. He doesn't always get the recognition he deserves, and he definitely deserves it. If there ever was any representation of acceptance and forgiveness and love, he is it. I often take for granted the fact that he is the way he is because I've known him for so long (since I was 15 and he 17 and in art class in high school together). We started dating when my son was 18 months old and have been married since 2002 this October 26th. He is, undoubtedly, the best thing that has ever happened to Tyler and me.
This young man took on a ready-made family and never looked back. He worked two jobs at times while I was in college and raised our son. I have never been judged by him or called names, not even once, and, boy, I know I deserved it quite a lot, sometimes.
I often catch myself just thinking of how good he is; better than me at his resolve and non-judgment, though he is even investing in improving that, too. Now, I'm not making him out to be a saint, here, he has his faults, too. Nothing worth mentioning, though. He helps clean the house, washes and folds laundry, washes dishes, waters the flowers, loves flea-markets, loves our pets, and loves me. (He also loves muscle cars, engines, rock-a-billie, punk-rock and heavy metal with a side of classical, neo-classical…the list goes on. He's no softie, is what I'm trying to say.) He is a true partner.
He tries his very best, so there isn't much that I would ever get up in arms about. When I did in the past, it took all of the work I've done on myself these last few years to realize that most of my upset was unwarranted and based in my own insecurities. I am so grateful that I have gone through all of the processes that I have to change myself and my outlook on what is important and what to let go of.
Noah has an inherent peace and calm that I have had to work so hard for. He's working on things, too, but he has a natural, kind spirit. He is the perfect representation of overcoming anger by love. He is a natural loving being and anger is not his way. He has learned as he has gotten older to assess a situation before reacting to it. He may have gotten some of that from listening to me talk about how wonderful I feel now that I've learned this and that from this great author and that great teacher, but Noah has never really read any book that I own. I talk about what I've read. He's interested in learning what I've learned. But, for the most part, it's all him.
My biggest realization was that he has been my greatest teacher, all along. He is my best friend, ally and partner. I have never known a better man. I am grateful that he is our son's father, because I know why Noah is the way he is. And I can rest assured that because of him, Tyler will be a great man, too. People are born who they are; they either realize it and live it, or don't, and they are also often products of their environment. Noah was raised by two wonderful people who loved each other dearly for over 50 years. He was raised by a kind, gentle, calm, loving soul with all of those attributes surrounding him within his family. I have them to thank for Noah. And God.
It's Noah's birthday today, but I got the gift.
Thank you for sharing in this special post today. Have a great Sunday.

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We have sent a copy of the stories to the Cougars on the Prowl authors for their review. Many of the authors have commented on how much they enjoyed reading the other stories.
Cathy Hall author of School Days wrote: "Read my story and bio and everything looks fine to me. (Okay, I read Donna's, too, and had to laugh about her story with a tutor. It's weird how alike our writing is!)" Donna Volkenannt's story "Look Back, But Don't Stare" is the lead story in the anthology.
Publication of A Shaker of Margaritas: Cougars on the Prowl is on schedule for November. The book should be available in time for your holiday shopping!
We'll keep you posted!
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Published: Thursday 26 March 2009
From April 2009 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) are introducing certain PAYE changes for employers with 50 or more employees (large employers). Action needs to be taken now by relevant employers to ensure they do not incur a penalty.
What are the changes?
Large employers must file their employee starter and leaver information to HMRC online. That is:
When do the changes apply?
Forms must be sent online from 6 April 2009.
How do I file forms online?
To file forms online employers must register with HMRC's PAYE Online for Employers service at http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/. Once registered, there are several ways to file: HMRC's free 'Online Returns and Forms - PAYE' service; commercial payroll software; or by Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Or of course if all this bureaucracy is becoming a burden, our outsourcing team can process your payroll and do all this for you.
What happens if I do not file the forms online?
Initially you will be reminded that you should have filed online, but if you send any paper forms from January 2010 you are likely to be charged a penalty.


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Vente-Exclusive.com named best online store of Belgium
Vente-Exclusive.com has won the BeCommerce Overall Award in Belgium, so it may call itself the best online store of Belgium, at least for one year. The online retailer was one of 21 winners during the BeCommerce Awards event in Tervuren yesterday.
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BeCommerce Awards is an annual event, organized by the Belgian ecommerce association BeCommerce. During the last couple of months online stores in Belgium were able to register for the awards, which was done by 135 ecommerce websites. During the festive evening, there were 21 winners to be announced, of which 7 were chosen by a jury panel.
As said, the BeCommerce Overall Award went to Vente-Exclusive. The online retailer, acquired by its French competitor Vente-Privee last year, won this award for the second time now. According to the jury, the Belgian website won the award thanks to "their popularity among the public and because of their extraordinary results of last year".
BeCommerce Jury Awards
Overall Award: Vente-Exclusive
Start-Up Starter Award: Livingdesign
Mobile Award: Travelbird
Cross Border Award: Sellerie-Online
Starters Award: Viata
Omni-channel Award: Decathlon
Green Award: Sodastream
BeCommerce Public Awards
About 35,000 consumers voted for their favorite online store, in thirteen different categories. These are the winners of 2016:
Cars & Accessories: Datona
Food: Wijnvoordeel.be
Consumer Electronics: 123inkt.be
Home, Garden & Animals: Smartphoto
Clothing & Accessories: Maison Lab
Media: ReplaceDirect
Leisure: Outspot
Travel: Weekendesk
Financial: Belfius
Telecom: Proximus
Online tickets: Nationale Loterij
Shoes: Sarenza


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If you're looking for collapsible camping cookware at a knock-down price, check out the Kampa range, says Practical Caravan's expert James Stanbury
Cooking meals to eat outdoors can be a delight when the weather's dry, even in the UK. We've often envied TV chefs like the Hairy Bikers, as they cook up a meal on a camping stove on a beach, or Jamie Oliver touring Italy, picking up tips from local chefs, then creating the dish himself in a scenic location.
If you enjoy cooking, every holiday can offer the opportunity to discover local delicacies, then recreate them yourself in the caravan to enhance your travels. If you're travelling through Wales, you have to try the delicious Bara Brith tea bread, while if you're in Cornwall you're likely to find fresh ways with seafood, delicious clotted cream teas and the Cornish Pasty. When in Scotland, don't try cooking your own Haggis until you've found a local chef who will inspire you to make your own rich gravy to go with it.
Caravan kitchens do tend to be compact, however, so it's wonderful to see that innovative product designers have risen to the challenge and designed a colourful array of compact and collapsible cookware for camping and caravanning holidays. There are collapsible and folding mugs, bowls, storage containers, clothes baskets, portable folding washing-up sinks and even kettles available from some of the household names of the outdoor equipment world.
We've collected some of the camping kitchenware ranges together on the Practical Caravan test bench so that we can compare them. We only want you to buy the best camping accessories for your caravan holidays, so we regularly test groups of products in this way.
We've tested the Coleman All In One Dining range of neat stacking and nesting plates, bowls, mugs and boxes, the folding double sink, the large coolbox and more. We've checked out the Olpro Happy Camper Range of collapsible silicone bowls, bucket, colanders and a collapsible kettle.
The Outwell Collaps Range is synonymous with collapsible silicone bowls, buckets, kettles, washing up bowls and so on, having been one of the first to come up with such amazing products. It's an extensive range.
Finally, we've tested the Kampa range of collapsible cookware, which we're reviewing now.
Kampa cannot rival Outwell for the sheer variety of collapsible products in its portfolio. However, the brand covers the basics well, has some interesting innovations, and they're hard to beat on price. The range kicks off with a set of three bowls, which come in 13cm, 16cm and 19cm diameters and include clip-on lids. These are an absolute bargain at £5.99 for the set. Then there are three colanders, one of which is designed to be hung over the sink.
Other highlights include a giant, 10-litre bucket, plus one of the best folding kettles we've found, at the very attractive price of £15. We particularly like its long handle, which keeps your hand well away from the steaming-hot water during pouring. It also opens the lid wide enough to allow unrestricted flow.
Technical specs
|Collapsible bowl set with lids
|19cm (1.2L); 16cm (0.8L); 13cm (0.5L)
|Dishwasher proof
|Folding buckets
|5-litre and 10-litre available
|Folding kettle
|1.2-litre; 16.5 x 18/8cm
|Folding Over Sink Colander
|39/60 x 23 x 12cm
|Folding Colander - Large
|32 x 27 x 4.5/8cm
|Folding Colander - Small
|24 x 20 x 3.5/9cm
As you'd expect from a big-name brand such as Kampa, these collapsible kitchenware items are well made and well designed. The range is more limited than the rival Outwell Collaps Range, but this could change in time. We've awarded the Kampa range four stars.
- Bargain prices
- Excellent folding kettle
- Useful sized set of three bowls
- 10-litre bucket that folds flat
- Limited range compared to Outwell


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Windows Memory
Why fix it when it's not broken?
Windows has recently been complaining it is running out of memory and it wants to shut down applications. From googling, this appears to be when the threshold hits 75% of memory used (3Gb in my case, as I have 4Gb). I have been running for so long now without a page file and now suddenly I need one – which slows the computer down no end.
I have not yet found the answer I want (raising the threshold value), but will post it if I see it.
My guess is it came in "Update for Windows 7" (KB2616676 or KB2570791 or KB2607712), as I have not seen the error before then.


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Eight Forty-Eight 10.11.11
The mayor is expected to unveil Chicago's 2012 budget Wednesday. Eight Forty-Eight convenes a panel of aldermen to discuss budget priorities: Ald. Michele Smith (43rd), Ald. Joe Moreno (1st) and Ald. Margaret Laurino (39th) share their ideas and items of interest. Then, for more than two decades, the South Side of Chicago has been without an adult trauma center. Activists pressing for the return of trauma care say that ambulances catered to trauma patients will run quickly—and in turn, save lives. WBEZ's Natalie Moore kicks off a series of reports on city trauma centers with a look at who's clamoring for care. And Cheryl Raye-Stout breaks down the Bears' Monday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions. October is National Cheese Month! Food critic David Hammond explores why the pricier artisanal variety might just be worth the extra cheese. And Eight Forty-Eight speaks with Chicago-born, Indian-American filmmaker Prashant Bhargava. His film, The Kite, set in in Ahmedabad, India, explores social and family dynamics against the backdrop of the country's largest kite festival.


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520-hp BMW M3 (F80) in finalizing by Kaege Automobile
German tuner Kaege Automobile from the village of Stetten prepared for the new generation of "charged" Bavarian sedan BMW M3 (F80) the finishing of after-sales package, which consists of an upgrade of the power unit and the resetting the suspension. In addition the most powerful "three" got wheels and other decorative items for interior tuning. All of these updates are also suitable for BMW M4 F82 coupe and convertible F83. Maximum upgrade of the car will cost just over 12,000 euros.
Inline 3.0-liter "six", which in the katabatic car develops 431 hp with 550 Nm, is equipped with an electronic module, which increased its return up to 520 hp with 700 Nm. The module itself is a guarantee of 100,000 kilometers worth 2799 euros, and its connection will cost another 99 euros. 20-inch wheels BBS CH-R with tires Michelin Pilot Supersport, the dimension 255/30 on the front axle and 285/30 on the rear axle were installed to improve the appearance and at the same time help improve the manageability cars. The cost of new wheels is 2949 euros.
The setting of the suspension will cost at least 599 euros, if you just make a set of springs KW. In addition, you can install a set of coilovers; the most expensive of them (KW-Clubsport-3-Way) will cost 4199 euros. If desired, you can also invest in the modernization of fastening of wheels. For the interior only available carbon lining on the seat backs for 1499 euros.


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The Rubbabu Car
Regular price
Winner of the Dr. Toy's Best Picks, 2010
The Rubbabu Car - is simple, safe and fun. With soft rubber foam wheels and a tactile fuzzy body this toy soon becomes a favorite. Easy to roll, safe to drop or throw, the Rubbabu Car is a staple and a long standing favorite.
- Tactile stimulation from the velvety surface and soft texture
- Bright color and simple shape designed for imaginative play
- Supports development of gross motor skills and hand eye coordination
- Appropriate for children with special needs
Ages: 1+ (Safe for use)
Dimensions: 7" X 5" X 5"
Contents: One natural rubber foam toy vehicle with a nylon surface. The toy has a product tag and does not come in a box.
To Clean: Wipe with a damp cloth.
Materials: Rubbabu toys are made from ingredients that are carefully chosen or developed to be extremely safe for babies, infants and toddlers. The rubber is 100% pure rubber from the Hevea tree. The soft surface is made from very high quality nylon flock from Spain.
Safety: Rubbabu toys do not contain any lead, phthalates, or other harmful or banned substances. All our toys comply with CPSIA standards (for the United States), EN 71 and REACH standards (Europe), AS/NZS ISO 8124 (Australia). They do not contain nitrosatable substances or nitrosamines.
Please note: Rubbabu toys are safe to put in the mouth but they are not teething toys.
Eco-Friendly: We use eco-friendly and natural materials in a manual process. Natural rubber that forms 97% by weight of most Rubbabu toys is a renewable and biodegradable material. The Rubbabu factory in India follows the principles of energy conservation, zero waste and zero effluents. We constantly strive to make our process more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Fair Trade: It is a family company still run by the parents who founded Rubbabu toys and has been certified by ICTI for its ethical manufacturing practices. You are supporting honest sustainable livelihoods in India and the United States when you buy from Rubbabu.


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You might ask, "Why the name 'Simple Kneads?'"
Or you may not have given it a second thought, or you may think it's slightly cute-sie,
but nothing more. On the contrary, there is actually depth behind the title.
This blog is a long time coming.
I have adored the art of homemade long before I knew that there was such a thing. Let me explain.
As a child of divorced parents, living with a single mother (who eventually remarried, but that's another story for another day) I was raised on canned goods, Velveeta, Little Debbie snacks, and quick-fix meals from a package or box. There was nothing particularly bad about this, it made perfect sense considering my Mother was an in-home daycare provider and didn't have time or energy to seek out fresh foods. She also didn't have the drive or passion to make things from scratch--nor did she grow up in that environment herself.
Once I reached my pre-teen years I began to gain more weight than my neighborhood friends and classmates. As a girl, I was extremely self-conscious of this fact, not to mention I was painfully shy and awkward. My Mom took note of my steady weight gain and pushed organized sports. As a teen, my Mother had an eating disorder and was aware of the potential ramifications of weight obsession; she saw herself in me, and didn't want me to stumble down the same road. Unfortunately, I later would--albeit a different rocky path, I was still weight-obsessed and took various means and measures to ensure that I would stay a certain size.
All this to say, if my mother would have promoted healthier eating, more natural practices, and a "wholistic" approach, if you will, I may have steered clear of the practices which would later plague my teenage years. I don't blame any of this on her, she hadn't the means or the knowledge to know otherwise.
In high school, amid my struggles, I got my first job at a natural foods store. In essence, it changed me. I began to study nutrition, and how each thing I eat or drink affects my body--and how quantity and quality are major factors as well. I began to make changes and slowly, my mind and body were altered. I no longer made excuses for my weight, as I did in junior high (e.g. I am just big-boned" or "I have low metabolism" or on the flip side, in high school "I am not starving myself" or "I don't have an eating disorder."
My weight became healthy because I changed my lifestyle, and because I was aware of how certain foods could benefit me both in the present and future.
I went all-natural, baby.
But don't worry, I still shave my armpits.
I took these concepts with me to college. I'm not going to say I didn't stumble a bit through certain periods, but I definitely had a new perspective. I walked everywhere (not kidding, my college roomate can attest to this!). I hit the salad bar every meal while living in the dorms (and, honestly, the salad bar at Burge dormitory was pretty high-quality!). I ran consistently and participated in my first half-marathon. I drank tons of water. I warded off sugar, and took the stairs as often as possible.
I changed my life.
I continued to educate myself on a daily basis, reading articles and shopping at my local organic foods store. I got married and realized, I'm now in charge of cooking for my family--thus, started a love of baking/cooking. My culinary practices have stemmed from making simple meals of a meat, a green veggie and a starch to stir frys, roasts, braising, searing, broiling, poaching, emulsifying, etc. I endlessely watched the Food Network to learn new tricks, studied my cookbooks, and watched friends and relatives closely. Two years ago I went to China for a month and was able to gain a whole new level of understanding: the art of international cuisine. My mind expanded to include other nations and cultures--how do they cook? What makes their culinary practices unique? I delved into French cooking methods, Italian gastronomy, and ancient Chinese utilization of food-as-medicine. My mind was thirsty for more knowledge, more understanding. However, I had one thing that had always intimidated me. One thing I could just not master.
It perplexed me. I didn't understand it. And the idea of something that was, literally, living in my bread, was a touch terrifying. However, I wasn't willing to stop until I learned how it was done. Forget breadmakers, stand mixers fitted with a dough hook (though now I use this method at times), or frozen, store-bought dough. I wanted to learn the real way to do it. I wanted to learn to knead.
Soon, I got my chance.
Last year, my husband and I lived in Africa for 10 months. We lived in extremely remote tribal regions within Kenya, Sudan, and Tanzania. I met and befriended three incredible missionary wives (Sheila Dilworth, Deb Miller, and Sue Scheenstra) who each tought me the art of bread-making, because, well, there is no other option! When you are in the middle of the African bush "getting groceries" means having to fly baking goods in via Cessna aircraft (or drive for miles on unpaved, ghastly roads to find the nearest duka--small shop--of which would generally have nothing but cornmeal). Pre-made bread was not an option. It was trial by fire and my tush was burning. Either learn to make it or whither away on beans and rice. I chose the former. I'm glad I did.
Mixing, kneading, waiting, watching, punching, shaping, waiting, watching, baking. These became my modes of pure joy. I know what you're thinking: "What a sad, sorry soul." I beg to differ. It is an act of patience and precise understanding of elemental baking. It is beautiful. It is infectious. It is my yeast…um…infection. Haha. I wrote a short piece on this very same infection for one of my favorite blogs, found HERE.
Pizza made in Tanzania (with all home grown, home made ingredients):
While in Africa I learned everything there is to know about yeast. I made white and whole-wheat bread, buns, cinnamon rolls, pizza crust and hamburger buns. I lived for the smell of rising bread. It was contagious and it has become, well, the love of my life (ahem, aside from my husband, har har). At the end of my time I was teaching some of my close native friends how to work with yeast, showing them how to cook more healthfully and in a wholesome fashion (sidenote: many native Africans, especially in the East Africa region, use mass amounts of oil to cook nearly everything; they need the fat, but it causes quite an array of problems in the long run).
Here is a photo of my friend Elizabeth, and another local woman, making yeast rolls:
Then eating bread made from the pumpkin in Elizabeth's garden, this was a baking lesson from a previous day:
It was wonderful, learning how to create meals from local ingredients, then teaching others to do the same. It started, yet another, fire within me to continue living this way once we returned to the U.S. Upon return, I experienced much culture-shock, to be sure, but the most shocking of all was seeing how wasteful and consumptuous (is that a word?) Americans are.
It's incredible, really.
We eat, and eat, and drink, and drink, and waste and waste and waste. And we don't care. We don't take notice of it whatsoever. We also eat without thinking, eat while we're driving, eat while we watch TV, eat while we play on the PC. We eat because we're bored or because we're depressed. We take no pleasure in eating except to stuff ourselves or satisfy our gluttonous ways. We don't savor each bite, nor care how the food was made, we just consume. There are exceptions to the rule, however. I have met many who think and act differently. Yet there are far more who fit the stereotype to-a-T.
Thus, I have set out to share and show how this problem might be turned around. How I have turned around my own life. How I have learned and grown through my own education and travels.
This site will include articles, facts, recipes, featured bloggers and friends, thoughts, fun finds, and other tidbits that will help you make more informed gastronomical choices. This is not a weight loss website, it isn't even a "all-natural, organic, going-green" blog, it's simply posts about how you can learn to be healthier and better satisfied with your body, mind, and lifestyle through "the art of homemade."
It's a blog about needs, simple needs.
Or rather, Simple Kneads, because there is nothing more foundational that the practice and purpose of breadmaking. It is what paved the way for me. I hope, through this little project, you might find something that does the same for you.
Happy reading!
What's in a name?
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3 comments:
- Abbie said...
just checking this comment thing out...
- January 4, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- Joe Schmo said...
trying to post again via different profile...
- January 4, 2010 at 6:55 AM
- Alli said...
Hi Abbie! I clicked over here from Facebook, and I'm so excited to see you've started a blog! Love reading your writing, and I love cooking and baking (and eating!), so I'm really looking forward to reading more.
- January 14, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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The Anglicized Yoga world has got its hate on. It's been hard seeing the slow devolution of social commentaries both catty and snide about the state of affairs in popularized yoga forms. Everyone seems to rebuking everyone else or still cocooning their jivas in the glistening gossamer seams of love and light.
Can't we all just get along?
Furthermore, it is impossible to not speculate as the Washington Post reported last week, that perhaps the sleek urban appeal of yoga is starting to jump the shark, becoming the Norma Desmond of fitness chic.
Is yoga deluding itself when it's heading down the staircase for its final close up?
Karen Heller's Style piece states that between weed yoga (perfectly legal in the state of Washington, the "other" Washington), naked yoga, yoga with goats, dogs, etc. is now part of the social mores menagerie boarding at the house where spirituality and exercise now uncomfortably reside.
Twenty plus years ago, yoga was weird. Now, I cannot think of a single human being within a ten mile radius of my home not knowing a down dog.
Yoga has gone and empowered millions to improve their lives; it has also become a big fate slice of pie Americana-style. No Barre studio or Zumba class can tout the sheer innovation around positioning of limbs like yoga can, and with each class contributing to a piece of the $17 billion industry that is straight-up "Namastizzle," the article cites academic research that shows us, even validates the open "malleability" of the practice.
But how open do we in the extended yoga family really want to be?
Sadly, not much. Apparently not all of us want to share our toys. How can we be when there is so much to complain about? Here are a few issues around yoga making the social and newsfeed rounds:
Another hot topic around yoga is the incompetency of Yoga Alliance and its questionable overseeing of some vague notion of "accreditation" whereby if your check clears and you have been certified for at least six months from another program, you are qualified to teach others. That is coupled with the economic reality that most yoga studio with escalating urban rents can almost barely get by without a funnel of teacher trainings and constant merry go round of teacher workshops.
Oh, but why finish there, when we can rip a new asshole into all the glistening filteratis of Instagram.
And if you are a slender, white woman, well forget about it. In some yoga circles it is offensive that white women (and men- although we know their numbers are few) colonize yoga, a practice uniquely reserved for people of India apparently. I am Mexican and Lebanese and other stuff not Indian so not sure where that leaves me.
Here we see the veil of illusion, Maya, rearing its head. But none of those things are what the truth of yoga is in the studio, with a loving, caring and skilled teacher and their students. The clamoring outside noise becomes radio silence. Yoga still means something beautiful to millions of people and isn't merely a trifle or en vogue ribaldry.
But I haven't always been open either. I have fallen into these types of limited thinking; it's impossible not to take the bait and engage with rubes, Centrists and elites alike.
Many people are pursuing a deeper dive into yoga and Eastern Philosophy academically so they know it all. For the intellectually reluctant and morally-fluid, it's all good and people are free to be themselves.
I'm the lonely island wedged awkwardly in the divide.
Let's face it, many people still want to just get their sweat on. Others see yoga as a great place to socialize, feel good in their bodies and feel welcomed and loved in a community. At the end of the day does any of that really effect anything about my practice?
It doesn't affect anything except when I allow these rants and riffs to begin to shake me up and rattle my cage.
It would be disingenuous for me to say that I am thrilled with the direction yoga is taking. But nonetheless I welcome the discourse as well as the debate. This is a captivating topic and the objective of my lifetime- yoga-yoga as one of my beloved teachers calls it. Some days I am troubled and ask myself why bother? On most days, I am up for the fight. Today was one of those days.
What I have realized is the fight is only ever within, and although at times it's natural to feel shaken, the true yogi is laser-focused like the Jedi is and is seldom if ever deterred.
There are some days where I read commentaries and there is a gnawing in my gut or a pang in my heart. This isn't the spirit of the practice. But none of us are thousands of years old within this one lifetime to really have a say in it. So when I say the spirit of the practice, I can only explain it through my interpretation of what that is. All I can do is the work, as I understand it to be. That type of sadhana is never a gimmick, nor does it pander to the masses. Either way, the resilience to stay the course is the Vajra, the diamond cultivated within.
And if you know me and my teachings, where there were once coals, by lunch will be diamonds.
No, my yoga hasn't jumped the shark. It is more rewarding than ever, and try as I may, I could never quit teaching. My yoga won't ever make it to the Style page of the Washington Post, but it's forever etched on the book of my spirit.
In that way, yoga has taught me that we are one; just not page one.
What I do know is that I am passionate about the science of yoga. It moves me like a gentle breeze reminding me that spring is here. It would be impossible to reflect back on my naïve early start in yoga without expressing gratitude for my teaching and how it's grown from the roots where it began. In that I can see how I have changed.
So why has it been so hard for me (and others) to allow other aspects of the practice to change too?
Change never feels natural although it is the most natural thing around us. It's hard when you are locked on the way something should be and boldly like a stiff and angry tide, comes crashing down. Resilience allows you to acclimate to these changes without letting them wash you out to sea…
…or roll up and list your used mat on Craig's List.
In the evolution of the science of yoga there are currents and many types of waves to catch. I just want people to be happy and healthy, and be less concerned with the ways in which they find that, even if it doesn't match my experience. Our industry isn't what it used to be twenty years ago, but finally, I am adapting and finding my sea legs. With each breath I steadily regain my balance and find that I remain resolved and resilient enough to weather the storm.


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Have you heard about these new inventions called televisions? They show a whole range of televisual entertainment and I watch it. Not all of it, but definitely a lot.
The Woman Texting Sherlock Holmes
Janet Devlin Still Has the X Factor
Football Manager Alan Latchley (Peter Cook on Clive Anderson Talks Back)
The Searcher – I Help People in Trouble
Why us Brits Should be Ashamed of the BRIT Awards
Neil Pearson is a Splashy Swimmer
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College is one of the biggest life changing events that I have every gone through, that is absolutely a fact. Given the opportunity to attend something such as Leadership Safari was truly an incredible transition into college. I left my small home town of Imlay City, Michigan on August 16th, and moved into my new home of Barnes Hall at Central Michigan University. As a freshman at Central Michigan University, I chose to attend the one and only Leadership Safari and it has been one of the best choices I've made in college so far. I showed up to CMU my first day, and within an hour had already made at least twenty friends. The love and support I received from my Safari guide and Safari team was more than I could have every imagined. Even the small things meant a lot, such as the creative Leafy Sea Dragon(my Safari Team) taped outside my door with my name on it. The whole week was filled with getting acquainted with the beautiful campus, learning about myself, and gaining friendships that I will have for the rest of my life. I learned where important locations were on campus, smart tools to survive my classes, how to handle stress, and gain life-long friends through the entire week. Also, the beginning of my transition to college was a very vulnerable time for me.
Because of that, I was truly blessed to have my Safari Guide teach me the ways of getting around campus, the what not and what to dos, and just how to make it through my first year. The support of my fellow safari participants, safari leader, and core guide really gave the the inspiration and push to make it through my first semester of college with a spark that never died out. I have and will continue to tell ANY incoming freshman to go through Leadership Safari. Being a step ahead at the beginning of the year gets you that much closer to the finish line!


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Despite being members I had not taken Sloane to the Science Center in over a year. The last time we went I remember thinking she was too old of the "kiddy" stuff and too young for the "big kid" stuff. This time around was perfect! There was so much for her to explore, touch, feel, create, throw, build....I even had fun. Why did I wait so long to go back? We spent two hours there and only left because it was closing time.
Our first stop was digging in the pit for fossils. This box was filled with recycled tires, goggles, brushes and pails to help you dig for treasures.
Next stop was upstairs where you could build your own rocket and then launch it. Sloane and I are amateurs. Neither of us had built a rocket before but I must say, we were both very pleased with the results!
After rockets, race cars and bubbles we watched looked at the sun, moon and stars in their galaxy dome. Last time we went she was too scared to lay down in the dark. This time was much different- I was afraid I was going to lose her! We laid down in the center and watched one of their little five minute movies on a solar eclipse. She loved it.
By the time we were done it was almost five and we were both hungry. I took her all the way out to West Des Moines to the new Scratch Bakery . Everyone has been ranting and raving about this cupcake shop that just came to DSM so of course we needed to check it out. We got there and were 27 in line. She waited as well as a 3 year old in a cupcake shop could. It was $2 of pure happiness.
We had a wonderful time. It was a good reminder how fun and necessary it is to spend time with her one on one. My next "date" idea is already in the works but this time I'm sure it will be a fight between John and I to see who gets to take her! :)
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45th Reunion CLASS o'66
Jul 16 2011 - 2:00pm
Jul 16 2011 - 10:50pm
POTLUCK and BYOB
on Facebook at JDHS66
What's in store for the future?
This site has been around in one form or another for over a decade now. From its beginnings as Michael Anderson's project, to our joint efforts, and finally to my continuing its operation and development after Michael's untimely passing, things have changed a lot to say the least!
With sites like MySpace and Facebook popping up, the "social networking" need of a site like JDHSGrads.com is a bit diminished. The ironic thing is that JDHSGrads.com was a "social networking" site ahead of its time - the big makeover of JDHSGrads.com that allowed for users to search for each other, send private messages, and upload photos happened in 2000 - 2001. MySpace didn't exist till 2003 and Facebook came up a year later. If only there had been a patent...
Anyhow, what I'm getting at here is that I'm really interested in what you, the users of JDHSGrads.com, would like to see on this site to make it more useful.
A lot of functionalities here are also on other networking sites, like event organization, special pages, and so on. However, I like to think that this fills a special local niche that allows for a LOT more flexibility and user-friendliness.
So - shoot me an e-mail or add a comment to this entry and PLEASE let me know what you'd like to see JDHSGrads.com become in the future. THANKS!
Just Saying Hello!
Hi, it's me Carol and I'm just giving a shout out to everyone from JDHS.
Updates and Happy Holidays!
The site's been a little quiet lately, so I thought I'd post a little something to let everyone know we're still here!
JDHSGrads.com is still getting new users pretty regularly, reunion coordinators are starting to pull things together for next summer, and I'm working on some new stuff that I'll try to have ready for the new year, so definitely stay tuned.
Remember you can always add to your own blog or submit content for the front page - just take a look under "Create..."!
And since it's December... Happy holidays to everyone!
JDHS Class of 69 Forty Year Reunion July 5-7, 2009
Sunday July 5 - Dinner/Picnic at the Thane Ore House beginning at 3:30 PM
Other activities might include:
Come early and enjoy the 4th of July fireworks, parade and the activities associated with the 50th Anniversary of Statehood including the reenactment of the raising of the flag in front of the old library.
Give us ideas of what you would like to do!
Spirit of '87 Scholarship Fund
Just wanted to pass along some information about a new scholarship available for Juneau students, the Spirit of '87 Scholarship.
For students, if you meet the requirements (attended Juneau schools for at least 2 years, are a senior, etc), then you should may be eligible to receive $250 towards furthering your education.
For potential donors, the Spirit of '87 Scholarship Fund is working towards and is close to receiving its non-profit status, meaning your donations will be tax deductible. They aren't quite there yet, but you can still donate in the meantime.
If you have any questions, you can direct them to Kluane Baer, president and founder of the scholarship. More information will be posted as it becomes available!
Reunions on JDHSGrads.com
If you're the reunion coordinator for your class reunion, contact me if you'd like information about how JDHSGrads.com can help - that's what this site is here for! We can create customized reunion pages for you, hosted at JDHSGrads.com, mailing lists, events with RSVP capabilities, etc. Anything is possible, just ask!
On another topic, the new site seems to be running pretty smoothly. I'll be sending out a mass e-mail soon to notify everyone who may not have seen the site lately to come back and take another look. I've also got plans for a monthly newsletter, merchandise, games, and all sorts of stuff. If you've got comments, suggestions, concerns, questions, or just want to say hello, please contact me.
If you really dig the site, donations are always appreciated!
Reunions at the Juneau-Douglas Picnic in Seattle
The 66th annual Juneau-Douglas Picnic, held last Sunday, was a great opportunity to see former friends from the class of '63 as they celebrated their 45th reunion. The picnic is always the 3rd Sunday in July and Seattle has become the place to have the "5" reunions. Class of '64...your 45th is coming up...Hopefully someone will "take up the charge" and plan for this coming summer! '44, '54, '74, '84...you could also plan a "5"! If you do, let me know so I can make sure it's published in the annual JD Picnic Flyer that is mailed mid-late May. Barb (Guertin) Nielsen, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Welcome to the new JDHSGrads.com!
So this is what Juneau-Douglas High School was built on - a big field of dirt where kids used to play baseball. How far it's come since then...
On to the important stuff: here's the new JDHSGRADS.COM! Completely redone from the ground up (so to speak) and full of "ease of use" features for everyone.
Want to get started? Well...
Where is everyone?
I know you're all used to the big list of years and subsequent lists of alumni, but I hope this new approach might be easier - every single year is now available just by selecting it out of the dropdown list in the "Find a Classmate" box on the right.
Where are the GAMES!?
I'm working on it... I thought it was more important to get the basics up and running, then I can bring new cool stuff online as we go. The games are at the top of the list, I promise!
I'm trying to find this feature I used to use...
I did get rid of some things that were present on the old site, like the ability to upload multiple photos, guestbook, etc. These weren't carried over to the new site simply because the usage wasn't there.
What? No photo gallery?
With the advent of photo sharing sites like Flickr, it just doesn't make sense to offer yet another place to upload photos to. However, if you use Flickr, you can enter your Flickr username under "Activity Stream" when you edit your profile and links to your recent photos will be visible to others.
Contact me if you have ANY problems with the new site. There's a Contact Us link on the left and I totally encourage you to use it. I'll do my best to fix/respond to all messages I get within a reasonable timeframe.
Sound good? Good! Have fun with the new site!
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NEW YORK, Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress and author Jenny McCarthy has joined Leah Remini and Chelsea Handler for the second season of the Web comedy series "In the Motherhood."
The show was conceived by Sprint, Suave and MindShare Entertainment and is set to return to MSN this month. It will also be available on suave.com, sprint.com and the Sprint Exclusive Entertainment network
The scripted, short-form Web series, which was viewed 5.5 million times last season, is about the hectic lives of mom girlfriends, inspired by stories submitted by real-life mothers and voted on by the online mom community.
The chosen stories are then polished by the show's professional writing team and developed into Web-based films.
This year, consumers who write the winning submissions will be invited to the filming, so they can meet the actresses and see their stories come to life.
"Every mom, including myself, can relate to the hilarious scenarios that arise throughout 'In the Motherhood,' because the story lines capture an authentic look at the lives of real moms," McCarthy said in a statement. "It's so much fun to be part of a series that perfectly encapsulates these comical situations that only another mom would understand."


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This is the house where it all happened. Or did it?
My four days with a Kazakh family nestled outside of Tolbo, Mongolia, primarily all happened in this house. Occasionally I'd go outside and then I'd get really cold and I'd go back in.
Drinking a gallon of salty butter tea a day though requires a lot of visits to the out of doors.


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Being a "Member" in the Body of Christ by The Rt. Rev. Andrew D. Smith
Monday, August 25, 2014
11 Sunday After Pentecost Proper 16, Year A
August 24, 2014
Jesus gathered around him a tight-knit circles of trusted disciples and with them in his travels he went far afield from his homeland. Last week we read in the Gospel of Matthew of his going north, out of the Galilee, and far from Judea, into the region of Tyre and Sidon: Canaanite, Phoenician territory, not Jewish — in what we now know as Lebanon. We know he went into the region of the Ten Cities, the Decapolis, and pagan Greek cities. And this morning, the setting of the Gospel is the region of Caesarea Philippi, another pagan city, this one dedicated to the Roman god Pan.
It was there, in the region of Caesarea Philippi, that the real question of who Jesus was finally came to a head. He asked them, "Who are people saying I am?" "Who do you say I am?" I imagine, as they travelled through these relatively foreign lands, with different cultures, and different major religions, they were peculiar, they stood out, by appearance working class Galileans, by their accent, and most of all, by their aura and message. And I imagine, their being in strange lands, they stuck close together, like mergansers on a lake, the rabbi-Messiah and disciples.
All three lessons this morning, in a sense, are about standing out and sticking close together.
The story of the Hebrews, that specific people, living among the Egyptians, as we read this morning, so clearly different — so much so that they posed a threat to Pharaoh, and he singled the whole class of them out for harsh work and oppression.
And think of the early Christians, scattered here and there across the Roman Empire. Even though they were drawn from all classes and races of people, they were set apart by their dress — that's where we got these long robes we wear — their developing beliefs and worship, and their habits and customs — like considering one another brother and sister rather than Cappadocian or African, citizen or slave; considering their attachment to Christ Jesus and therefore to one another more important than race or language or clan or even, in some cases, family.
So it was that Paul wrote to the Roman Christians, reinforcing their sense of difference from the rest of the world and their close-stuckness in God and to one another,
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters (there's that phrase), by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a (living) sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed (into the new) by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what the will of God is--what is good and acceptable and perfect."
He went on, to compare their closeness and what we might call today their interdependence, with an image of the body (the body and its care were important in Greco-Roman culture), which sure enough has very different parts, but all are tightly bound one to another, so that if any one part gets separated, it loses its function, its life.
"We differ according to the gifts of grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; ministry, in ministering; the teacher, in teaching; the exhorter, in exhortation; the giver, in generosity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.
"Yet, as the body has many members-parts, and not all the members-parts have the same function, so we, who are many," he wrote to the Romans and also to the Corinthians, "we are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. "
To be a body, a corpus, in Christ, members one of another. Some thoughts.
One. Member-ship is integral to our faith: tied in, together. bound. (e.g., Hebrews in Egypt). What Baptism is all about and why it is so important: it changes the whole place of one in the world, and it forms a ligature, a sinew, grafting us into with Christ, and with each other. A congregation then, is more than a gathering of disparate people, rather a whole, corpus, body. Joined together we all say who Jesus is.
Whether we all rise, or we all stumble, we all are jointly tied together.
Two. every person is necessary, gifted, is part and has a part.
"For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned."
Our body's goal: Together to grow up into him who is the head of the body as Paul wrote to the Colossians, again using the body-image, who is Christ. Connected to the head: Brain-body co-ordination. Connection. With leadership: every one of us is called to leadership. So much more than coming to church, or worshipping at Trinity, or making one's communion. So much more than letting others — the clergy, or staff — run the church. This is you and you and I knit together with the very sinews of new life, each blessed with gifts to exercise in leading the body in its mission and life.
Three. The Body has work to do! to continue and expand the mission begun in Christ Jesus. We are here for the word. And the world. So each part must be working!
How are you working as a blessed member-part joined into the body in Christ and with one another?
Heart and spirit. Imagine the strength, the power, the health, the joy when all parts, bound and attached together, growing up into the head who is Christ, moves with the mind and compassion and generosity that comes in Christ Jesus!
Know that we are called to be joined into Christ, and in that call we are joined, connected in one with each other. That each of us is blessed with divine gifts in Christ, and that with those gifts every one of us is called to exercise leadership.
Much like the Hebrews living among the Egyptians in ancient days, just as Jesus and his band of disciples were strangers in the region of Caesarea Philippi, so we really do live in a world and culture where who we are and what we believe more and more is foreign to so many people.
In the midst of all that, we are called to be a special body cohering in Christ, each of us knit to the other, Pray for the body in Christ, this body of Christ, Trinity Church, members one of another. Get to know the other members of the body. With help if necessary, discern, know and cherish the gifts you are given in Christ. Take up your part. So then, gathered together in unity by the Holy Spirit, as we prayed this morning, knit together in a strange land, may we step out and serve those in need and invite yet others to become members, and work to bring the change of love into the world, all for the sake of God who in Jesus Christ gives such profound new life.


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Berglund believes that through the many circumstances of life, God has a predestined plan for his people.
Florida (PRWEB) May 14, 2014
Author Paul G. Berglund defines isthmus as a narrow strip of land connecting two continents or a neck of land between two seas. In like manner, a divine isthmus refers to two biblical truths which are supernaturally connected together by God through the power of the Holy Spirit. In his book, "Second Chance," Berglund offers an enriching experience to readers through an extensive discussion of the isthmus of God.
"Second Chance" establishes the supernatural connection between persecution for righteousness' sake and sanctification for spiritual maturity. These truths are the isthmus of God which reminds mankind that, as believers, they are considered the church, and that as members of his body, they must live and walk accordingly.
As well, Berglund believes that through the many circumstances of life, God has a predestined plan for his people. Inspired by the divine isthmus, he provides an honest sharing of experiences accompanied by the truths he learned along the way, ultimately revealing God's plan: redemption.
It is Berglund's continued observation and experience from over fifty years of ministry that this divine isthmus of God will contribute greatly to people's obedience to him. As he believes that every person who made a mistake deserves a second chance, he desires that all who read the book will discover for themselves their chance in God's amazing grace.
"Second Chance" is dedicated to the millions of people who have suffered persecution. As it is humanly impossible to comprehend this panoramic phenomenon of life, he invites readers to join him as they embark on a journey to a higher level of reasoning and truth—the word of God.
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About the Author
A Swedish-American native son of the Green Mountain state of Vermont, Paul G. Berglund was born in a Christian home and raised in the environment of a spirit-filled church. At the age of 17, he was healed of a speech impediment and called of God into Christian ministry. He received his theological degree from North Central University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He now resides with his wife, Pierrette, in Florida and Quebec.
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THE ISTHMUS OF GOD The Supernatural Connection between Persecution and Sanctification
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How to be successful with Affiliate Marketing
Here are tips on how to be successful with affiliate marketing. These are ideas to use as a Wealthy Affiliate member or with any web based marketing you undertake. As you know, technology is constantly evolving and as a result digital marketing must change with it. These changes subsequently create challenges for online marketers who must keep up with the trends to stay relevant.
Set clear goals by asking yourself these important questions
How many page views would you like? Would you like to generate comments to your posts? Have you set sales goals? What kind of affiliate marketing earnings would you like to achieve? What is the most profitable affiliate program? Ask "How do I get ranked high in Google and other search engines?" For example, if one of your goals is to get first page ranking in a Google search, then concentrating on and updating your content is crucial. Similarly, if it is to get people to comment on your site, make sure you have a way for them to do that and become engaged with you.
Make your web design interesting and readable
Web design can influence the amount of time and attention a user spends on your site. So, make it attention grabbing, clean, easy-to-read and navigable. A catchy home page graphic can help because many folks are very visual. And – be sure to make it mobile friendly!
Continually add and update your content
As stated before, content is king! As you continue to update and add relevant content, think about how to rank high in a Google search. Google and other search engines will reward you by ranking you higher if you use relevant keywords. Higher rank = higher user engagement = more sales!
Be customer-centric
Think like your customers. Ask: "What would I like to see if I were someone visiting my site?" That is to say, shift to a customer-centric midset. This shift could be as simple as asking customer-centric questions. You are likely thinking about how to increase sales and that's good. But you also need to think about how you can delight and "wow" the customer. Get your customers involved by asking for feedback and experiences with your product or service or ones that are like yours. The key to any kind of marketing is knowing your customer! Also, know where your customers hang out. Where do they go to get online entertainment and information? Twitter? YouTube? Linkedin?
Utilize SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
Your goal is to be on page one of search engines such as Google and Yahoo. How do you accomplish this? By employing keywords in your website content that people will type in when they are searching for a product of service. As a member of Wealthy Affiliate you will have access to Jaaxy which is an awesome keyword tool. Also, your content needs to be fresh and updated. As you add content, always think in terms of keyword search optimization.
Use video
But don't overdo it!. Don't blast your customer with a loud video as soon as they come to your home page. Give them the opportunity to activate it and don't make it too long. The video trend is likely to grow because social networks like Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook build their models around this.
Contests & Giveaways
People love getting things for free. Thus, if you can incentivize your website viewer with contests and/or giveaways, this can go a long way toward keeping them engaged with you.
Have good social media practices
Remember that social media is meant to be used for more than promoting your message. Social media should be used to build engagement and relationships with your customers. That being the case, you should employ social media. But be sure not to spam as people using social media have become savvy and will recognize spam when they see it! As you know, nothing turns people off more than spam!
Embrace mobile
Keep in mind that people are using mobile more and more. Therefore, just about everywhere you look you see folks holding and referring to their smart phones and tablets. In today's world of online marketing, many of your messages will be seen on mobile devices
There is a lot more you can do to incorporate mobile into your digital marketing strategy. For example, you can place ads within apps and different social media sites so that you can better reach mobile customers.
By the way, mobile will continue to be a major factor in e-commerce. Keep this constantly in mind as you move forward.
Sing the metric song
Measure everything you can. In particular, concentrate in these areas:
- What does it cost to acquire an online customer?
- What are the most profitable niches for affiliate marketing?
- How much is my average sale per customer?
- Which affiliate links are the most successful?
- What are my most effective keywords?
- Which kinds of posts get the most positive feedback?
- Where am I ranking in search engines such as Google?
- Which websites am I competing against for the same keywords?
These are examples of the metrics you can employ. As you move along in your journey into online marketing, you will likely uncover many more.
Find a mentor coach or consultant
Not an expert? Ask someone who is. As a matter of fact, there is a universe of seasoned professionals available in this high-tech world that can teach you how to be successful with affiliate marketing. So never be afraid to get help. Remember, people like to be thought of as an expert so they will likely be flattered when you ask.
Keep these ideas in mind as you move forward with your online projects.
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The Loch Ness Monster is a Scottish legend that goes back to the 7th century. Many stories about Nessie, an aquatic creature said to be living in Loch Ness lake in Scotland, have circulated over the years. The biggest media frenzy over the Loch Ness monster took place in the 1930s with eyewitness reports and even an image of the creature. It was discovered in the 90s that the 1934 photo of the Loch Ness Monster was a hoax by a newspaper photographer, and the image was the picture of a toy submarine shaped like a water creature. Fans of the mysterious monster, however, continue to believe that it exists.
Whether the Loch Ness Monster exists or not, it is legally a protected species under Scotland's Protection of Animals Act of 1912. Although enthusiasts search for the creature in the deep waters of the Loch Ness from time to time, these efforts must not harm any creature that the Loch Ness is home to.
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Informal guides to behaviour have existed almost as long as writing itself, with some originating as far back as Ancient Roman times. Indeed, Ovid's "Art of Love", with tips on where to go to meet the opposite sex and how to keep them satisfied in the bedroom, is not overly different from the dating manuals of today. In the Middle Ages, conduct guides aimed at women became extremely popular, dictating how polite young ladies should behave, speak and dress. Today, self-help books are still very much in demand, with around 2,000 new titles coming out every year. Most of these works promise to improve some aspect of your life – to help you to become more successful, gain confidence, stop smoking, or find Mr or Mrs Right. Whatever your problem, you can guarantee there is a book that swears to have the solution.
Despite their popularity, self-help books have as many critics as they have die-hard advocates. Many psychologists condemn the genre for its reductivism, sensationalism and misrepresentation of expected results, citing studies which show that in reality, only fifty per cent of people are successful at self-administered treatment. Authors and advertisers have been criticised for exaggerating the potential for change and the speed at which it will happen, in order to attract those looking for a quick fix and sell more copies. Critics say that readers can sometimes make things even worse for themselves, becoming addicted to self-help books as they search for the answer to every woe imaginable. Indeed, the genre tends to send out the message that every person has the power to transform themselves almost instantaneously, perhaps encouraging those who are unable to change to feel like even bigger failures. Even Bridget Jones, fiction's most famous self-help disciple, has her doubts about its effectiveness, commenting that "Maybe it helps if you've never read a self-help book in your life."
As dubious and over-hyped as they may be, self-help books are a deeply entrenched cultural and literary phenomenon. The following list of titles have sold millions upon millions of copies around the world and made their authors rich beyond their wildest dreams. Though some readers come away from the books disillusioned and disappointed with their performance, many others have successfully used them to make real improvements in their lives. According to clinical psychologist Joseph C. Kobos, the more popular a self-help book, the more valuable and substantial it is likely to be. Just don't expect it to work magic.
9 How to Win Friends and Influence People: 16 million + copies
First published in 1937 and updated in 1981, How to Win Friends and Influence People has been translated into 36 languages and was one of the first best-selling self-help books ever. Written by Dale Carnegie, a successful ex-salesman and lecturer, the manual contains strategies for effective communication as well as tips for making people like you and bringing them around to your way of thinking. It is still immensely popular today, particularly among business people.
8 The Secret: 20 million copies
Rhonda Byrne's The Secret took the world by storm in 2006. After being featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, it reached the top of the New York Times bestseller list and stayed there for 146 weeks. The book is based on the law of attraction, claiming that if you think about something hard enough, it will come to you. Its New Age ideas have been ridiculed for their impracticality, peddling unrealistic solutions to tangible problems (for example, its weight loss advice is to "not observe" overweight people). Whether or not it is actually helpful, it has managed to gross over $300 million since its publication – demonstrating that the author, at least, knows the secret to success.
7 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 20 million copies
Stephen R. Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, first published in 1989, has been translated into 38 languages and remains one of the most popular and influential self-help and business management books today. As the title suggests, Covey presents seven habits to adopt in order to become more efficient and successful, and promotes fairness, respect and integrity in the work environment. President Bill Clinton was apparently so impressed by the book that he invited Covey to Camp David for tips on how to incorporate its teachings into his life.
6 Rich Dad, Poor Dad: 26 million copies
Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki, was originally self-published in 1997 after various publishers turned it down. After being picked up by Warner Books, it became a New York Times best-seller and a household name. Based on a series of anecdotes about his "poor dad" (his educated biological father) and his "rich dad" (the high-school dropout, vastly wealthy father of his best friend), the aim of the book is to encourage the reader to rethink his or her approach to making money. It encourages financial independence, entrepreneurial projects and investments, and numbers Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump and Will Smith among its many fans.
5 Who Moved My Cheese? : 26 million copies
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson was first published in 1998. Since then, it has been translated into 37 languages and remained on the New York Times best-seller list for an incredible five years. The self-help and motivation book uses a story about two mice and two tiny people in a maze to demonstrate the necessity of accepting and adapting to change in one's work and life. The text has been embraced by businesses worldwide, and managers regularly distribute copies to their staff. However, some readers dismiss the message as being overly simplistic, while others see it as a patronising means of persuading employees to acquiesce to their superiors' demands without question.
4 Your Erroneous Zones: 35 million copies
Your Erroneous Zones, by Wayne Dyer, was published in 1976. It spent 64 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and is one of the most popular books of all time. It contains tips for positive thinking, avoiding guilt and worry, revamping your self-image and taking control of your life.
3 You Can Heal Your Life: 35 million copies
Louise L. Hay's You Can Heal Your Life was published in 1984. After being promoted on the Oprah Winfrey Show, the book's sales skyrocketed, making Hay one of the highest-earning female authors in history. The premise of the text is that the body and mind are inextricably linked, to the extent that negative thinking is seen as the root of physical disease, and loving and forgiving yourself can cure everything from a headache to cancer. Though the book has many followers, it has also been denounced for its victim-blaming and hokey claims, particularly in the section which blames each ailment of the body on a particular mental or emotional issue. According to the author, toothache is caused by indecision, and nosebleeds by a need for recognition. Who knew?
Men Are From Mars, Women Are from Venus, written by John Gray and published in 1992, is the best selling relationship guide of all time. The idea behind it is that men and women are so different, it's almost as if they come from separate planets. Gray states that most relationship problems emerge due to a failure to understand and effectively deal with these fundamental differences between the sexes. Famous lessons include "why men are like rubber bands" and "why women are like waves". Though it contains some valuable insights, several critics have pointed out its unhealthy over-reliance on gender stereotypes.
2 Think and Grow Rich: 70 Million copies
Think and Grow Rich was written by Napoleon Hill and published in 1937. It is one of the most influential financial and self-help books in the world, and has been expanded into a best-selling series. Before compiling the text, Hill researched the lives of over 40 millionaires to discover how they became so successful. He then came up with 13 principles for achieving goals such as increased wealth and career advancement. Famous boxer Ken Norton claimed the book "changed his life" and was the inspiration for his victory over Muhammad Ali.
1 Chicken Soup for the Soul: 130 million copies
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a collection of motivational essays and true stories about ordinary people's lives, compiled by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. After the book was rejected by numerous publishers, it was finally accepted by a small firm called HCI, and became a roaring success. Readers loved the inspirational tales and more books were released, many of them aimed at specific audiences. The series now contains over 250 titles and the company has branched out to produce comfort foods and pet food. There's even a talk show and a movie lined up for the near future.


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Summary – Are you one of the unique ones?
You may have noticed that I always like to look back into my past memories. Some people dislike this and take that as being stuck in the past and not being progressive. Well I am progressive. From not having any blog, now I have one.
For me, memories are what make us alive. I like to know exactly how I lived. Not that I will do a diary, just so that.. I will know how I am in the past.. A treasure.
What do you think? do you prefer to forget your past or cherish them?
There are however some people who like to live in the past. For example, a man who is 30 years old, but still behaving like teenagers.. loitering around in shopping complex or spend time flirting with girls. Now that is just ridiculous. Of course teenager's life is very exciting. Some may say that it is the best time of their life, not having to worry about responsibilities etc.
We can always wander back to those day and smile, but the reality is we are now older and the world we lived in is changing every day. So must we. We need to go to work to better ourself and earn money. That money need to be saved for retirement plan. Family must be taken care of. It's cruel.. that we need to follow this rule but it is the way things are nowadays. Suck it up and do what you must.
Suddenly I remember fairy tale stories like Peter Pan, where nobody grow up.
There are however another type of people… And I must say that these are some of the most interesting and unique people in the world. They grow up.. they know their responsibilities and they perform them excellently. But in the same time, they still maintain in them the happiness of a child, the rebellious and free-spirit of a teenager, the passion and energy of a young man and the wisdom of an old man 🙂
I hope I can be one of them…
————— Personal Note ———–
I am going to share to you one of the most embarassing memories in my life. I don't think anything I've done can top this. Everytime I remember it, I will close my eyes and hope it never happened. Why I'm telling you.. because hopefully after this.. I will not be that embarassed. (Now that the whole world knows it already)
During my study time, I am very interested to learn Silat (still do). There was one time, my partner and I was called by our Silat teacher and was asked to show the others a silat rehearsed fight. So there were us performing the fight. One thing about us two, is that when we practise, it will always be very serious-like, complete with face expression and shouting. After the fight finished… we were sitting with our friends when one of them whispered to me that I have farted quite noticably during the fight.. WAAAAAAA (blush)
Don't let me be the only one here.. put up here ur most embarassing moment. U don't even need to display ur nickname 🙂 Let's spill them out from our chest (anonymously if you want) and let's laugh and be laughed at hehe (this is me laughing at myself)
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Shhh! Shepard Fairey Is on Probation, But Still Made It Down to Art Basel 2012
Shhh! Shepard Fairey is on probation. The LA-based street artist has been arrested some sixteen times in his life, but still made it down to Miami for his sixth Art Basel. The name behind the Andre the Giant OBEY posters was down in Miami this week to put up two giant installations -- a 14x85ft mural and a 25x100ft visual collaboration with fellow LA area artist RISK. Fairey caught up with VIBE before his DJ set at Bardot Miami to tell us about all his other recent projects.


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FOXBOROUGH — The third-seeded New England Patriots are set to host the sixth-seeded Baltimore Ravens in the wild-card round Sunday. If the Patriots win, they'll head to San Diego next week, while the Ravens are hoping to earn a trip to Indianapolis in the next round.
The Patriots are 5-0 all-time against the Ravens, including a 3-0 mark in Foxborough, but this is their first meeting in the postseason. The teams met at Gillette in Week 4, when the Patriots won a tense 27-21 battle.
This is New England's first trip to the postseason in two years, while Baltimore advanced to the AFC Championship last year.
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, 1 p.m.
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
Patriots 10-6 (4-2 AFC East)
Ravens 9-7 (3-3 AFC North)
The Patriots are again hosting a playoff game, which has been a familiar position for them in the last decade. They're 8-0 at home in the postseason with head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady at the front of the operation, and the Patriots are hoping Gillette Stadium provides the edge they'll need in this even matchup.
"We've played really well over the years here," Brady said. "I mean, we've played pretty well over the years in the playoffs, period — home and away. And I think we've always played well in the cold weather, too, just because we're out there practicing in it every day and we're used to the conditions. And the crowd gives us a big boost, there's no doubt."
New England is 54-9 at home since 2003, and the Pats are coming off of an undefeated record in regular-season home games for the fourth time. History indicates that's a pretty good sign for the Patriots, who advanced to the Super Bowl in the previous three occasions (2003, 2004 and 2007).
"Anytime you play at home, I think that gives you a little boost, playing in front of your crowd," said Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork. "You know it's your field. It's something personal. You don't want to let your crowd down."
Like the Patriots, the Ravens have had a tough time picking up road victories, and they've suffered from a number of mistakes in their five road defeats in 2009. That was no different in Week 4, when wide receiver Mark Clayton dropped a fourth-down pass that sealed the Patriots' victory at Gillette Stadium.
"Hopefully, we'll keep that undefeated streak alive. [Baltimore] challenges us to do that, and we played them last time at home, and it went right down to the wire," Brady said. "We've got to play a great game, and I'm glad we're playing at home."
Quarterback: Tom Brady
Wide receiver: Randy Moss
Wide receiver: Julian Edelman
Running back: Laurence Maroney
Running back: Kevin Faulk
Tight end: Ben Watson
Left tackle: Matt Light
Left guard: Logan Mankins
Center: Dan Koppen
Right guard: Stephen Neal
Right tackle: Nick Kaczur
Left defensive end: Ty Warren
Defensive tackle: Vince Wilfork
Right defensive end: Jarvis Green
Outside linebacker: Tully Banta-Cain
Middle linebacker: Jerod Mayo
Middle linebacker: Gary Guyton
Outside linebacker: Adalius Thomas
Left cornerback: Shawn Springs
Right cornerback: Leigh Bodden
Strong safety: Brandon Meriweather
Free safety: James Sanders
Kicker: Stephen Gostkowski
Punter: Chris Hanson
Long snapper: Jake Ingram
Holder: Chris Hanson
Kick returner: Julian Edelman
Punt returner: Julian Edelman
Quarterback: Joe Flacco
Wide receiver: Mark Clayton
Wide receiver: Derrick Mason
Tight end: Todd Heap
Running back: Ray Rice
Fullback: Le'Ron McClain
Left tackle: Jared Gaither
Left guard: Ben Grubbs
Center: Matt Birk
Right guard: Marshal Yanda
Right tackle: Michael Oher
Defensive end: Dwan Edwards
Nose tackle: Kelly Gregg
Defensive tackle: Haloti Ngata
Right linebacker: Terrell Suggs
Jack: Tavares Gooden
Mike: Ray Lewis
Strongside linebacker: Jarret Johnson
Cornerback: Chris Carr
Cornerback: Domonique Foxworth
Strong safety: Dawan Landry
Free safety: Ed Reed
Kicker: Billy Cundiff
Punter: Sam Koch
Long snapper: Matt Katula
Holder: Sam Koch
Kick returner: Jalen Parmele
Punt returner: Chris Carr
The Patriots have 14 playoff victories this decade, which is tied with the 1970s Cowboys and Steelers for the most ever in a decade. A Patriots victory against the Ravens would give them the record, since this is still the 2009 season.
Since 2001, the Patriots are 7-3 in the playoffs when they're playing against a team they already played in the regular season.
The Patriots have converted just seven of their 31 third-down attempts (22.6 percent) in the second half of their six losses this season. They have converted 22-of-45 third downs (48.9 percent) in the first half of those games.
The Patriots are 21-13 all-time in the playoffs, and their .618 winning percentage is the third highest in the NFL among teams that have played at least 10 postseason games.
Head coach Bill Belichick has 15 career playoff victories, including 14 with the Patriots, which ranks fifth all-time. Tom Landry (20 playoff victories), Don Shula (19), Joe Gibbs (17) and Chuck Noll (16) are the only coaches with more postseason wins.
Belichick's .789 playoff winning percentage trails only Vince Lombardi, who was 9-1 in the postseason (.900).
Quarterback Tom Brady has won 23 consecutive home starts.
Brady has completed 54-of-100 passes for 687 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in three career games against the Ravens.
With wide receiver Wes Welker healthy this season — which includes the first four offensive snaps Sunday against the Texans — Brady has completed 68.4 percent of his passes. During the two-plus games Welker has been injured, Brady has completed 56.3 percent of his passes (63 of 112). Thirty-four of those completions (54.0 percent) have gone to wide receivers Randy Moss and Julian Edelman (17 each).
Moss has caught 15 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns in four career games against the Ravens. He has seven receptions for 84 yards and two touchdowns in two games as a Patriot against Baltimore.
Despite missing three games with a knee injury, including Week 4 against Baltimore, linebacker Jerod Mayo led the Patriots with 113 total tackles (20 more than linebacker Gary Guyton) and 73 solo tackles (24 more than Guyton and safety Brandon Meriweather). It was the second consecutive year Mayo has led the Patriots in tackles.
Linebacker Tully Banta-Cain had a season-high 9.5 sacks this season and tied a career best with 59 tackles.
The Ravens have held opposing quarterbacks to a 71.9 passer rating this season.
Running back Ray Rice had 1,339 rushing yards and 2,041 yards from scrimmage this season. He also scored eight touchdowns and led the team with 78 receptions.
Rice had 11 rushes for 103 yards (9.4 per carry) and five receptions for 49 yards (9.8 per catch) in Week 4 against the Patriots.
The Ravens had a 3,000-yard passer (Joe Flacco), 1,000-yard rusher (Rice) and 1,000-yard receiver (Derrick Mason) for the first time in team history.
Flacco's 88.9 passer rating and 63.1 completion percentage set Ravens records.
Flacco is the fourth starting quarterback since the 1970 merger to reach the playoffs in each of his first two seasons.
Flacco completed 315-of-499 passes (63.1 percent) for 3,613 yards, 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions this season.
In three career playoff games, Flacco has completed 33-of-75 passes (44.0 percent) for 437 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. He also has one rushing touchdown.
Baltimore's defense didn't allow a touchdown four times this season and only allowed one touchdown two other times.
The Ravens' defense was fourth in the NFL by allowing touchdowns in 41.9 percent of red-zone possessions.
Baltimore's defense was first in the league by allowing 3.4 yards per rush.
The Ravens were ranked third in yards allowed (300.5 per game) and points per game (16.3).
The Ravens outscored teams 233-109 in the second half this season. They only surrendered six points in the second half in the last four games.
From Thursday's participation report
Offensive lineman Dan Connolly (ankle) did not participate.
Quarterback Tom Brady (right shoulder, right finger, rib) fully participated.
Wide receiver Julian Edelman (forearm) fully participated.
Defensive end Jarvis Green (knee) fully participated.
Right tackle Nick Kaczur (shoulder) fully participated.
Cornerback Shawn Springs (knee) fully participated.
Defensive end Ty Warren (ankle) fully participated.
Tight end Ben Watson (knee) fully participated.
Defensive lineman Vince Wilfork (foot) fully participated.
Cornerback Marcus Paschal (back) did not participate.
Quarterback Joe Flacco (hip) fully participated.
Linebacker Tavares Gooden (groin) fully participated.
Tight end Todd Heap (neck) fully participated.
Linebacker Jarret Johnson (back) fully participated.
Long snapper Matt Katula (elbow) fully participated.
Wide receiver Derrick Mason (knee) fully participated.
Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (ankle) fully participated.
Defensive end Trevor Pryce (head) fully participated.
Safety Ed Reed (groin) fully participated.
Guard Marshal Yanda (knee) fully participated.
Safety Tom Zibikowski (neck) fully participated.
In 2004, the Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans 17-14 in the divisional playoffs at Gillette Stadium, where the temperature was 2 degrees and 11-below with the wind chill. Tom Brady completed 21-of-41 passes for 201 yards and one touchdown, and Adam Vinatieri kicked a game-winning, 46-yard field goal with 4:06 remaining in the fourth quarter.
It's the only game the Patriots have ever played on this date.
"I don't really know what to expect. I just know how to play football, and that's what I'm going to do."
–Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo on playing his first career playoff game.
This is Brady's time.
"He's not Wes Welker. He's Julian Edelman, and he'll be just fine."
Shawn Springs has shown both resiliency and personality.
The Patriots have to keep Ray Rice in check.
Mark Clayton doesn't want to drop the ball this weekend.
No Welker, but Baltimore's corners haven't forgotten about Moss.
Ranking the 10 best Super Bowl matchups.
What has happened to Carson Palmer?
A Cowboys one-and-done could change the coaching landscape.
The Patriots need a big effort from a lot of players to overcome the loss of Wes Welker, and it's got to start with Tom Brady and the offensive line picking up the pass rush. They didn't do a very good job at that task when Welker was out of the lineup in Week 2 against the New York Jets, and Brady didn't have ample time to find his receivers.
Baltimore's front seven does an excellent job of creating pressure in the backfield, and Brady will need to be on the same page with his check-down receivers in those emergency situations. Because of that, he'll have to be on point with his pre-snap reads and calls to the offensive line, who must be accountable for each pass rusher. If Brady gets the time he needs, he should be able to expose the Ravens' depleted secondary.
Obviously, the Patriots have experienced increasing success with their rushing attack this season, but they might be beating their heads against the wall against the stout Ravens. The Patriots have to slow down defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, whom Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis called "the key to [Baltimore's] defense." Ngata, the Ravens' version of Vince Wilfork, can almost single-handedly stop a team's running game.
Even if the Patriots can't run with a desired level of success, they've got to at least give the impression that they're willing to stick with it. If their offense becomes one-dimensional, the Ravens will have a field day on Brady.
Baltimore's offense heavily relies on the success of running back Ray Rice, who is as valuable — if not more so — in the passing game as the running game. Rice is almost a replica of Jacksonville's Maurice Jones-Drew, a short, speedy, powerful back who is tough to tackle and has great pass-catching ability.
Ravens offensive coordinator Cam Cameron employs a downfield passing game with extended routes that take time to develop, and if second-year quarterback Joe Flacco doesn't see an open receiver, he'll quickly throw in Rice's direction. Because Flacco is so comfortable with Rice, it'll be highly important for the Patriots to take him out of their passing game. If that happens, Flacco will be forced to target his receivers more than he'd probably like, and that could lead to some mistakes.
Flacco has one of the strongest arms in the NFL, but Cameron might still be asking too much out of him in the downfield game. Flacco is accurate, but he's not on the level of guys like Brady, Peyton Manning or Drew Brees. If the Patriots can continue doing a better job of getting pass rushers in Flacco's face, New England might be able to benefit from poor throws that lead to turnovers.


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Once you've selected your status, tap the Set Status to confirm your availability.
The Club app also lets you add a comment about your availability.
This is useful if there are multiple fixtures occurring on a specific fixture date so you can let your coaches know if you are available for all of the day's fixtures or just a select few.
Only players or parents who have had their Pitchero role confirmed by a club Webmaster can manage their availability and team selection.