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Kids Who Misbehave – The Reasons
When kids misbehave in school: Comprehending 3 contributing factors
Teachers often have a tough time handling kids who misbehave. Before deciding how to discipline them for such unruly behavior, they should find the underlying cause for the behavior. That would help them understand why kids misbehave.
When kids misbehave in school, these are the top three contributing factors:
- Testing the limits of acceptable behavior as defined by the school: When kids are under an extremely strict rule that decides how much they can move, talk, eat, play, or get involved in other "normal" actions, the little rebel in them comes out to test how serious these limits are and what happens (consequences, like punishments) when the rules are broken.
- Seeking attention: Kids always crave attention—even when it's negative. In the class or on school premises, when they feel left out, they may throw a tantrum, bully a peer, or get into a fight just to seek adult attention. A majority of kids that misbehave simply want the teachers to take note of them.
- Classes or activities that are boring: Kids are inherently curious. These little ones are always searching for entertainment, engagement, and stimulation. Classes and activities that are either too one-dimensional (to spark their interest) or too challenging and information-heavy would make them bored. This, in turn, would make the kids entertain themselves in unruly ways. In fact, a majority of kids who misbehave do so simply out of boredom.
Which other reasons do you think make kids misbehave? Share your views with me in the comments section below. You can also connect with me via my Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads profiles. Don't forget to take a look at my blog https://www.dianayacobibooks.com/blog to find some more interesting pieces of advice regarding children.
Hoff, Naphtali. "Why Kids Misbehave in Classrooms." HUFFPOST, May 26, 2015. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/naphtali-hoff/why-kids-misbehave-in-classrooms_b_7441730.html?guccounter=1
Morin, Amy. "10 Surprising Reasons Why Kids Misbehave." verywell family, October 05, 2017. https://www.verywellfamily.com/surprising-reasons-why-kids-misbehave-1094946


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LowestMed Joins Forces with WellVia, a Premier Telehealth Provider throughout the U.S.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:00 ET
SALT LAKE CITY, June 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- LowestMed, the nation's first prescription price transparency search engine, has announced a partnership with WellVia, a premier telehealth provider.
LowestMed and WellVia share the mission of making healthcare more affordable to patients. Because prescription drugs prices can be so prohibitive, price transparency and available discounts play a significant role in the patient's decision to treat non-urgent illnesses. Nearly two-thirds of people prescribed a medication say they didn't know the price until they visited the pharmacy counter.
Sticker shock at the pharmacy can lead to patients not filling their medications. LowestMed changes that, by offering a way for consumers to search discounted prices on medications, before visiting the pharmacy.
"Patients participate in telehealth for convenient access to high quality and affordable medical care. By partnering with WellVia, LowestMed helps patients conveniently compare drug prices, in real-time, while communicating with their doctor," said Brad Bangerter, CEO of LowestMed. "This allows them to know the costs before visiting the pharmacy and enables them to get the best price possible."
"Our doctors can diagnose symptoms, prescribe medication if medically appropriate, and send prescriptions to the pharmacy of the member's choice," says Todd Thoman, President of WellVia. "By partnering with LowestMed, WellVia members can see the prices of their medications at various pharmacies. With our proprietary platform, WellVia will notify members, in real-time, where to receive immediate discounts on medications."
With LowestMed and WellVia's partnership, millions of consumers, participating in telehealth, will have better access to affordable prescriptions at major U.S. pharmacies.
About LowestMed
LowestMed is fighting the battle against high prescription drug prices, by providing a way for consumers to know the cost of their prescriptions at local pharmacies. This enables them to effectively compare prices, resulting in significant savings in both time and out-of-pocket costs. LowestMed makes prescription drug prices transparent, utilizing user-friendly mobile technology. Its search tool also displays other pricing and savings resources, like the Walmart 4 dollar list and sources for savings on diabetic supplies.
About WellVia
WellVia provides members with bi-lingual 24/7, 365 access to affordable, high-quality care for non-emergency medical needs, wellness coaching, and EAP specialists. Utilizing their proprietary network solution, clients and their members have access to customizable portals, allowing real-time utilization detail and scheduling options. WellVia's physician network includes board-certified, U.S.-based physicians, credentialed utilizing NCQA standards. WellVia's average national response time is 10 minutes. WellVia provides virtual healthcare with exceptional care for companies and consumers. For more information, visit www.wellviasolutions.com.
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You were different when you came back,
Vulnerable, you frayed at the edges,
Got tangled when I wasn't looking
And didn't look when I was.
You stared out of windows, stopped
Speaking half-way through sentences
And nodded along to stories
That required head shaking.
One night, as I tried to thread a needle
By dim light, you unravelled quietly,
Like the shredded end of my yarn and
As sharp and pointed as I was
I couldn't reach you.
In 2012 I entered a new type of poetry competition. In fact, Poetic Republic is more of a project than a competition. What's different is that there is no one judge. Instead, everyone who has entered gets to judge selection of their fellow entrants' poems. You judge 12 at a time, voting for the ones you think should go through to the next round. There are three rounds and eventually, a democratically elected winner. In fact, all 48 poems to make the final get published in an e-book. You can buy the book here.
More importantly, you get to read the comments of people who have read your poem! How thrilling / terrifying / downright weird is that? It's actually rather wonderful, and people are very gentle and kind.
This poem started life in response to a writing exercise which suggested writing a poem which picks up where another one finishes. I can't remember the poem I wrote that ended where this one begins, but I don't think that really matters.


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Many species encounter wide ambient temperature ranges, the result of moving through their milieu, migrating or changing climatic conditions that occur over various temporal timescales (days, seasons, or evolutionary). Homeothermy permits exploitation of a range of thermal environs by freeing Tb from ambient temperature. In turn, thermal niche expansion, coupled with elevated Tb which improves temperature sensitive processes (e.g., locomotory performance, digestion, neural function, and metabolic rate) and the advantages of an improved metabolic rate provide the potential to optimize foraging, growth, and reproduction.
The thermal niche of pelagic tuna, billfish, lamnid, and large sharks has expanded because of homeothermy associated with elevated Tb. Improved temporal resolution resulting from retinal warming and temperature stability in endothermic fish such as the swordfish provides benefits over their prey which will have eyes equilibrated with the temperature of the water in which they swim and thus lower temporal resolution, diminishing the ability to avoid predation. Leatherback turtles by their enormity are homeothermic and consequently, like the warm pelagic fish, can travel vast distances across ocean basins to forage in high latitudes or dive to depths in cold waters. At the other extreme, small insects are capable of homeothermy and elevated Tb in order to enable flight for foraging, defense of territory, and mate selection during cool periods. Many insects, together with a host of reptiles rely on behavioral approaches to improve heat transfer between themselves and their thermal environment in an attempt to regulate Tb.
Decreasing Ta is associated with the increased metabolic costs of thermogenesis in endothermic homeotherms. Continual increases in metabolic rate in response to cold can become unsustainable, particularly if resources are limiting. In response to extrinsic constraints many endotherms respond by lowering their thermal set-point and entering a regulated hypometabolic state (e.g., torpor). Others choose thermally buffered microenvironments (e.g., burrows) or behaviors such as huddling or communal roosting to reduce heat loss, conserve energy, and preserve Tb. A worthy example of the latter approach is found in the red squirrel that remains active during winter (Ta =— 26 °C). The red squirrel minimizes energy expenditure during winter by ensuring easy access to a food hoard and a well-insulated nest in which it remains inactive for most of the time, venturing outside only for short periods on the warmest winter days.
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BSO wolfs down IX Reach to create *checks notes* world's 'largest' private telecom biz
330 PoPs and counting
Network, cloud, and hosting provider BSO has gobbled up British enterprise connectivity specialist IX Reach, creating, it claims, "the largest privately owned telecom operator in the world."
The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed, but the acquisition is likely to have implications across the cloud, carrier, CDN, and data center markets.
Cheshire-based IX Reach runs a network that covers more than 170 points of presence (PoPs) across North America, EMEA and Asia. It connects businesses to public cloud vendors and other businesses, offering SDN functionality and remote peering.
Existing IX Reach customers include more than 300 networking-related businesses, from carriers to ISPs to content providers.
"Our combined infrastructure and technology makes us a unique proposition, and together with our strong financial position, it makes for a very different and extremely strong challenger to all the large traditional providers," said Simon Vye, CEO of IX Reach.
BSO, headquartered in London, England, has built most of its business by focusing on specific needs of financial service providers, which require minimal network latency. It has presence across 23 countries, and PoPs in all the major trading venues.
With the addition of IX Reach, BSO now has more than 330 PoPs and three separate networks: a layer 1 transport network, a layer 2 SDN-capable transport network, and a layer 3 IP/MPLS network.
The company is a major proponent of SD-WAN, offering businesses hardened broadband connections that perform almost as well as its dedicated MPLS lines.
For the past 18 months, BSO has been on a shopping spree, also buying Apsara Networks – a specialist in wireless microwave technology beloved by high frequency traders – and small French cloud and hosting outfit PROceau.
"Our global M&A strategy remains on pace and acquiring IX Reach cements our reputation as the network provider of choice for financial services, cloud providers and technology businesses," said Michael Ourabah, founder and CEO of BSO. ®
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There are a lot of people out there who are seeking for advice on how to buy a business, and if you are one of these individuals, then this article can be of great help. There are pointers that you need to take into consideration before you buy a business. One of the first things that you need to do before buying a business is to conduct a careful research on the web and educating yourself with the buying and selling process. Take the time to read blogs or articles found on the web that can give you cool tips and awesome ideas on how to buy the perfect business for you. It is also necessary that you get to check forums or online sites where individuals gather and share their stories or experiences when buying and selling a business.
Apart from conducting a thorough research on the web or reading business blogs, it is also recommended that you ask your friends, families, or fellow businessmen you know who have bought a business before. It is vital that you listen to the experiences of other people and make sure that you learn from their mistakes. You should take note of these guidelines and make sure that you apply it when you are buying a business. Apart from conducting a research on what you should do when buying a business, it is also very important that you look for professionals or companies that can help you with the buy and sell process.
When looking for a company that is an expert in mergers and acquisitions of business, it is very important that you choose a company that has good credibility. It is wise that you don't choose only those professionals or companies that have outstanding credibility, but they should also have adequate experience when it comes to helping their clients buy and sell a business. Aside from helping you with the transaction, it is also necessary that you pick a company that can provide you useful and outstanding financial advice.
Before you trust a particular company that can help you with the buying and selling of a business, it is necessary that you check their reputation in the industry first. It is very important that you get to check what their previous clients are saying about their financial advice services. Make sure that you choose a company that has received a lot of good reviews and ratings from their previous clients who sought financial advice from them – be sure to check Hillary Stiff. It is also advisable that you double check whether or not the company has received numbers of complaints or negative feedbacks – stay away from companies that have received a lot of ugly feedbacks and reviews.


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Manchester United learn release clause of key target
Manchester United have made a frightening start to the season on all fronts.
They are joint top of the Premier League with rivals Manchester City, having won six of their first seven games, thanks largely to the brilliant form of Romelu Lukaku, who has seven goals in as many matches.
They also qualified for round four of the Carabao Cup with a 4-1 win against Burton Albion, and blitzed Basel and CSKA Moscow in their Champions League group, making them heavy favourites to qualify as winners.
They've even been without Paul Pogba for the last month, as he injured his hamstring in the victory against Basel at Old Trafford, but Marouane Fellaini has stepped in capably, scoring two as United beat Crystal Palace 4-0.
Despite their form, they are still being linked with potential signings, even in attacking areas where they have such prowess.
As one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer, it is no surprise to see the Red Devils continuing to be linked with Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.
The Croatian was one of Mourinho's top targets during the transfer window, but the club refused to match Inter's asking price for the former Wolfsburg man.
However, Gazetto dello Sport are reporting that that Perisic has a release clause in the new contract that he signed, which kicks in next summer, meaning teams will be able to buy him for around £54m.
The stumbling block is that Perisic will be 29 next summer, and such a fee would be very excessive for someone of that age, with potentially only three years left at his peak.
It is thought that the new contract included an 'anti-Manchester United clause', which would stop them from buying him in January, guaranteeing the Milan club get a full season out of him.
Perisic has started the season in good form for Inter, with three goals in seven appearances, as Luciano Spalletti's men find themselves third in Serie A.
If United did decide to go back in for the Croatian, it would add to their already impressive ranks on the wing.
Anthony Martial has barely started a game in the league for the Red Devils, and as a result missed out on France's squad for their international fixtures.
Marcus Rashford and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have been preferred, though both have chipped in with goals and assists this term, with Rashford getting two last weekend.News Now - Sport News


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The program keeps me so busy and interested, there is never enough time in the day.
Q: What were your motivations for joining the program?
This program was recommended to me by my undergraduate supervising professor. When I looked at the curriculum, I felt I could design and carry out my own projects. I applied for the program because I felt that it would help me become the kind of person who can discover new things.
Q: What are your future dreams and goals?
My goal is to develop a better understanding of symbiotic mechanisms. My dream is to create an organism that has a new biological function.
Q: What are your impressions and thoughts about the program?
The program is very substantial in its scope. I was surprised at the variety of fields that the other program members come from. It is a stimulating environment where everyone's motivation is high, and we never tire of the discussions we have with one another. In our discussions, we are always talking about the next new project we want to undertake. There is so much to do, it seems there is never enough time to do it all. Sometimes I wish there were two of me!
Discussions, especially with international students, have been a very novel experience. Our conversations are so interesting because ideas that would have otherwise not occurred to me come forward, promoting even more discussion. On the other hand, I am concerned that I may not have enough time to pursue my own research as I spend so much time with others that are not in my field.


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Things I love about Benson, a list:
I love his smirks
I love that he says, "Hey there, Mommy."
I love that he puts his hand on my mouth and says, "SHHHHH!" when he percieves I am getting an attitude with daddy.
I love that he says "Daddy" with an English accent.
I love that he will always stop what he is doing to get a diaper for Banks.
I love his kisses.
I love his hugs.
I love that he says, "No, please."
I love that he asks, "What's that?!" in an excited tone 4000 times a day.
I love that he thinks peas are the most amazing food on earth.
I love love LOVE his giggles.
I love that he runs to me when he gets scared.
I love that he says, "Yah" to just about everything.
I just loooooooove my Benson.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Ode To My Benson
Posted by Carrie at 11:54 AM
2 comments:
- melissa said...
uh, so, you kind of like the kid? i mean, he sounds okay...for an awesome, awesome child.
- July 12, 2007 at 5:52 PM
- Megan said...
Oh, I loooove him!
- July 14, 2007 at 7:10 AM
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To start the running for triathlon course with Sarah and Ben True Taren does his own 1k and 100 swimming time trial. Sarah and Ben True are the pro triathlete and pro runner couple who are some of the best runners in the world at what they do. Sarah True is the Ironman Frankfurt Runner Up, the Ironman Kona fourth place finisher, while American runner Ben True is the New York City Half Marathon champion and the American 5k road running record holder.
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I recently quit my involvement in youth ministries at my church, for many reasons.
I am now confronted with the question of why I attend church. And I find myself entirely incapable of providing an answer, because I find the word "church" so limiting.
I go to church. Not regularly, but I go.
When I attend, I sit in a row of conference chairs rather than pews. I sing contemporary worship songs, filled with contrived music and poor theology. I listen to the words of somebody else praying and close my eyes thinking that something good is bound to be said. I listen to thoughtless, sentimental sermons that are based on the Epistles rather than on the Gospels. I hear announcements which keep the community more interested in itself than the outside, changing world. Then I enter the foyer and visit with friends, where I often wish that a strong wine was served for communion rather than juice to ensure the scars of the past hour and a half could be more easily forgotten.
And I spend a lot of time wondering where God is in our church.
Next to me in church, in an equally uncomfortable and equally transportable conference chair, is a person. Usually a person of my age, who seems to have this all make sense, or who buys into it more than I do. It is wonderful to watch this person communicate with their living God. Wonderful. And entirely foreign to me.
Why do I attend? Perhaps for the hope that something worthwhile and inspiring will transpire, that suddenly God will make some sense, or that I will somehow find the missing link that will convince me that Christ died for me. None of this has happened. And I'm not sure if I really want it to.
So why do I attend church? And perhaps, why do I attend my specific church?
I spend a lot of time wondering where God is in our church.
And I spend a lot of time wondering where God is outside of our church.
And I haven't given up on the world outside of the church, so why should I give up on the church?


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Two maritime conventions are among the fair highlights in May. The events get underway with the arrival of more than 300 vessels for the 828th Port of Hamburg Anniversary celebrations from May 5-7, 2017 with around 200 events. The festivities in Hamburg mark one of the biggest harbour fests worldwide.
Hanseboot – small motorboats and luxurious yachts
The second, spectacular maritime event is likely to be the eighth hanseboot ancora boat show, which takes to the water in Neustadt, Holstein from May 26-28, 2017, presented by Hamburg Messe und Congress GmbH. Then, professionals, amateur sailors and newcomers to the five-star ancora marina are invited to take a closer look at around 150 boats and yachts. Visitors can look forward to an exciting on-shore programme with 80 pagoda tents in which exhibitors will present equipment, accessories and services for water sports with new products and bargains.
The FESPA Global Print Expo for the screen-printing, digital and textile printing community will be held from May 8-12, 2017 in Hamburg as well. Over 23,000 visitors from some 130 nations are expected to come together to discuss the latest products and technical innovations in printing. The European Sign Expo and Printeriors will also be held parallel to FESPA.
Affordable shoes
Shoe lovers can find all kinds of footwear at the "Al Bundy Schuhboerse" on May 12-13, 2017. The organisers buy up designer shoes from companies in liquidation or in financial difficulty all over Europe and pass on the price benefits to their customers.
TransTech 2017
The TransTech Hamburg focuses on car and motorcycle garages. More than 100 exhibitors, suppliers and partners will present their latest products and services for garages. The offers range from planning and equipping a garage to spare parts, services, car valeting, financial services and software.
Retailers meet at Nordstil
Another round of regional order days will take place from July 22-24, 2017. Nordstil has six distinct product segments: House & Garden, Style & Design, Gifts & Stationery, Kitchen & Gourmet, Relaxation & Well-Being and Jewellery & Fashion. Nordstil is the regional order venue for the spring/summer and autumn/winter/Christmas seasons for the retail trade between the Weser, Elbe, Harz and Øresund.
From valves to lightening protection
The Affordable Art Fair is likely to prove a magnet for art lovers, artists and gallery owners from November 16-19. The exhibits include paintings, sculptures and photos ranging from EUR 100 to EUR 7, 500 in price. Days later, the Tank Storage Germany 2017 follows from November 29-30. Exhibitors at the fair for the petrol depot industry will focus on products ranging from valves to lightening protection.
Dinosaurs from Scandinavia
This year's fairs conclude with Mineralien Hamburg from December 1-3. Last year, exhibitors from 35 nations presented gems and jewels from South America to some 20,000 visitors and the collection of German mineralogist Reinhard Anton Brauns (1861-1937) also went on show. This year's fair will be held under the theme "Scandinavia – from the magic of precious stones, glacier and dinosaurs".
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Wall intervention
Interference colours (Lascaux)
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Image copyright Stefan Altenburger…I am interested in a pragmatic approach that attempts to understand each object. Because even if things cannot be rendered absolutely clear, one should nonetheless try to achieve this
When does a picture become "a painting"? When does applying colours become "painting"? And when does the person who applies paint to something become "an artist"? These are the kinds of questions raised by the work of Heimo Zobernig, questions of what constitutes art and what an artist actually is. The murals he has realized on two storeys of Swiss Re Next explore the principle of monochromy in abstract painting. The resulting art works in intense magenta, blue, indigo, turquoise, yellow and violet are the opposite of what one would expect. As so often in Zobernig's work, the reason for this effect lies in a simple choice of material. The visibly striped walls are painted with "interference colours". Instead of executing the murals himself, Zobernig commissioned a professional painter to do the job. Had he painted the wall himself, the streaks and lines would necessarily have been seen as artistic marks, as traces of painterly expression. This way, it is the experience and expertise of a craftsman that determine the rhythm of the painting, thus tacitly counteracting the gesture of the artist. In collaboration with architect Norbert Steiner he's also designed the stainless steel coffee bar that hovers above ground in the bright blue reception area on the 6th floor. Floating just above floor level and seemingly defying the laws of gravity, the visibly heavy bar also has a shimmering and airy quality thanks to its polished surface. Its high polish snatches the colours off the walls and represents them again, in moving curves and shiny elongations. The walls and the furniture, the art and the architecture answer and reinforce one another – a "Gesamtkunstwerk" in which the dividing lines between applied and fine art, between painting and decorating, between sculpture and furniture making are blurred beyond recognition.


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Reflecting on his educational and career path, Jörg Auernheimer, a global safety manager at Amgen in Munich, says that one of the biggest things he...
Andrea Seitz is working in her dream job. A medical communications team leader at Amgen in Munich, Seitz works to explain complex and important data...
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In Afghanistan, boys as young as nine are forced to dress up as women and dance for older men, only to be raped after their performance. The practice continues despite being prohibited in February, with families powerless against those 'pimping' their children. Journalist Eden Gillespie investigates.
A shameful practice has plagued Afghanistan for centuries. One where boys as young as nine are forced to dress up as women and dance for older men, only to be raped after their performance, and are kept as concubines until the age of 20 .
It is referred to as Bacha Bazi or "boy play". Rampant throughout all levels of Afghan society, an estimated one in ten Afghan boys are victims of this cultural blight.
Afghanistan finally criminalised Bacha Bazi in February, announcing perpetrators would face punitive measures but months later, little has changed. In lieu of a date of enforcement, the abuse of young boys continues, with families powerless against those 'pimping' out their children.
What is Bacha Bazi?
According to Bill Mankins, Former Lead Social Scientist of the US Army in Afghanistan, Bacha Bazi comes in two forms.
The first type of Bacha Bazi is a distinct and horrific form of sexual abuse where young boys are taken from their families and used as sex slaves. Mankins says that in several US raids Afghan boys have been found chained up and bleeding from sexual injures. In one case, Former US Marine, Miles Vining, recalls a boy being taken to the Helmand Province base to be stitched up by a medic from a severe sexual injury.
Somehow, the most extreme manifestations of the practice have been excused through the popular saying 'women are for child bearing, boys are for pleasure'. The practice is so entrenched in Afghan society that it's often referred to as a 'cultural' practice rather than as paedophilia.
This nightmarish sexual abuse is often triggered by ethnic tensions between Pashtuns and non-Pashtuns. In some cases boys are molested to humiliate and dishonour their families, often as a form of retribution or vengeance for acts like a village rebelling.
This violence has little to do with sex and more to do with power.
"It is the ultimate power expressed through a physical, sexual capacity. It is like saying 'my ethnic group over your ethnic group. I am going to do this thing that will emasculate you and take any masculine power away from you'," Mankins says.
The second form of Bacha Bazi tows the grey line of a 'consensual' relationship between a young man and an older man. While the age gap may hint at a power imbalance between the two men, the relationship will appear like a mutual arrangement. As Social Anthropologist Ted Callahan says "Bacha Bazi in the latter sense is more like prostitution or hiring a stripper for a stag party, which is already illegal in Afghanistan yet still widespread".
Bacha Bazi is so prevalent that it's been reported occurring on US army bases, right under the nose of the West. Vining says that in his time in Afghanistan there were up to six young 'bachas' (boys) that accompanied Afghan soldiers on a small patrol base in Nawa district, Helmand Province. He recalls both a commander and executive officer had sexual relationships with their own bacha during his deployment. However, he says the bachas appeared to be of consenting age and so US soldiers did not intervene.
How has this practice persisted?
Bacha Bazi when likened to paedophilia or sex slavery has been aggressively condemned by not only NGOs and the international community, but by the Taliban. However, despite claiming a deep aversion to the practice and charging it with the death penalty in 1996, the Taliban have been accused of partaking in the practice. And so these exploitative dance parties, peppered by acts of molestation, continue to rage on behind closed doors.
In Afghanistan, local war lords enjoy an unprecedented amount of power over communities. These complicated power dynamics are one of the reasons why federal law has been relatively inconsequential in eradicating Bacha Bazi.
Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani gained popularity by allowing local communities to have relative autonomy. In the current political climate, negotiations between war lords and families are kept hard-fast, with the power of the word often superseding the power of the federal law.
War lords or 'pimps' are skilled in hand-picking the poorest and most vulnerable boys in their community to work for them as dancers. Around half of victims are illiterate and 87% of victims cannot attend school, a 2014 AIHRC report found. This makes the luring of boys dreadfully easy, allowing pimps to cosy up to families with illustrious promises of employment and education.
Often Bacha Bazi presents as a way out of economic malaise in Afghanistan's employment drought. "The country's in a state of desperation, so they don't even think about tomorrow. They're thinking about now," Professor Jasteena Dhillon, International Conflict and Development Expert says.
With many boys originating from extremely poor and rural farming communities, Bacha Bazi might seem like a promising escape from poverty. "In being a bacha to a local commander, they are fed well, they are dressed well, they are looked after, in exchange for being 'Chai Boys' or for sexual acts," Vining says.
Most families are unaware of the severe sexual and physical abuse that comes with the job. The Human Rights Council has reported that victims often are beaten, with injuries including internal haemorrhaging, protrusion of intestines, throat injuries, heavy internal bleeding, broken limbs, fractures, broken teeth, strangulation, and in some cases, death. Unsurprisingly, the AIHRC found that 81% of victims want to leave the so-called 'profession' that masquerades as human trafficking.
But quitting isn't easy and requires extensive bargaining with powerful war lords. In other situations, if a bacha returns, he may be shunned by his community.
"If you stand up to a war lord, if they have those connections, forget it. The family will make a calculation. 'If I want to say no to a war lord and protect my boy, I need to get another war lord to protect me, and what do I need to give that other war lord? Maybe I have to marry one of my daughters to him'," Professor Dhillon says.
How can Afghanistan stop Bacha Bazi for good?
Bacha Bazi is deeply embedded in Pashtun and southern Afghanistan culture, making it particularly challenging to address. As a result the government does not have the capacity to enforce criminalisation of the practice and very few perpetrators have been prosecuted.
In Afghanistan, power comes from the bottom-up, with the government's word ranking relatively inconsequential. Instead, the source of truth originates from the law of god and that is what people generally believe should be followed.
It is by "honey rather than the barrel of a gun" that Mankins says change should occur. He argues that recruiting local mullahs and religious leaders to speak out about Bacha Bazi is key to ending the practice.
"In traditional societies, theocratic societies, they don't believe that we the people can actually decide anything. When the government says anything people are like 'who is the government to say anything? They're not god, they can't make laws'," Mankins says.
In line with other experts, Professor Dhillon speaks from her own experience when she says that reform can only come over long-term debate and in-person negotiations with locals.
"This is a horrible practice and all attempts to justify it from a historical and cultural perspective are absolutely baseless. But the only way to address it is by painstakingly going into the community, writing reports and trying to speak to people. It's going to be the only way culturally that this changes," Professor Dhillon says.
The ideological division between the West and Middle East has severed opportunities for reform, failing to bring an end to Bacha Bazi. Issues of cultural imperialism and interventionism continue to be questioned, considering many Afghan officials are resistant to incorporate what they deem Western perspectives'.
"The way we've intervened has been so counterproductive. Issues like this have become caught up in this politics instead of being addressed for what they are. That created a situation where people were considered traitors in their own cultures and some people that would advocate to end these practices felt like they had to choose sides," says Professor Dhillon.
Eden Gillespie
How do you spend your days?
I'll start it with a coffee and the news, head to uni and write some stories. If I'm lucky I'll go to the dog park and pet some puppers. Lately, I've been obsessing over researching Spain, where I'll soon be based.
Why is journalism important to you?
In a time where "fake news" is a buzzword, quality journalism matters more now than ever. For me, journalism is an opportunity to tell important stories that otherwise wouldn't be heard. It's a way of letting people know what's going on, holding power accountable and most importantly, connecting with people from all walks of life.
What drove you to focus on journalism & writing? Was there a particular moment you can remember that led you to this field?
I was advised not to study journalism and told I'd "never get a job", but writing and journalism is something that I'm too passionate to give up on. Watching Louis Theroux documentaries was one thing that made me think 'yeah, this is what I want to do'.He stands for respectful, balanced and thought provoking journalism, and that really resonates with me.
What drives you professionally?
What drives me is as simple as a good story. Something that has meaning to me, draws an emotional response, or makes me question my version of reality.
In your opinion what are the three biggest problems facing the developed and developing world?
Nuclear proliferation, global warming, human trafficking.
If you hadn't become a journalist what would you have done?
I'd make travel documentaries National Geographic style. If that failed I'd be a detective, criminal lawyer, or diplomat.
What led us to this moment in history?
I think a disenchantment with world leaders. Promises being broken, capital interests coming first over what populations need and want, and a lack of long term planning by policy makers. Basically, the obsession of holding onto power at all costs ala House of Cards.
What are the lessons we failed to learn during and since the 2008 crisis?
I'm going to quote economist Steven Hail and say that "By 2008, the global financial system had become so large and complex... that virtually nobody fully understood how fragile and likely to crash the whole system had become." Neoliberalism has a lot to answer for imo.
Can you list some 'Baby Steps' out of the current economic mess?
In Australia, I'd say we desperately need to focus on making housing affordable and take a long hard look at negative gearing. We should be stimulating employment and innovation especially, rather than doing things like making visa changes.
If you were a global President what would your first three pieces of policy be?
Crack down on corruption, dispose of nuclear arsenals, transition towards renewable energy.
Tell us something you have been wrong about?
I truly believed that Hillary Clinton would be the US president right now.
You are stuck in a ski lift for twenty four hours - you can have one person (living or dead) with you who will it be?
It's a tie between Gloria Steinem and Louis Theroux.
Name the book that changed you….
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.
What would you do differently if you were to start all over again?
I don't believe in starting over. I'm strongly rooted in the "learn from your mistakes" school.
Give our readers, members and subscribers a piece of advice that has served you well…
Be kind and always keep your mind open. Don't ever assume that you know the full story.
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FLORENCE: 1 hour
Homeland of literature and arts, Florence is an emblematic city that always shows a natural propensity to poetry, painting and architecture, as well as an innate grace and elegance . The river Arno divides it into two unequal parts and endless are its artistic and cultural treasures, gifts from prestigious artists such as Dante, Giotto, Michelangelo, Brunelleschi, Lorenzo the Magnificent, to name just a few of the characters that made it unique. From Piazza della Signoria, to the Uffizi, from Holy Trinity in Santa Maria Novella, to the Duomo, or Santa Croce, all worth a visit. For further information: comune.firenze.it
CORTONA : 20 minutes
A sandstone coloured town enclosed by Etruscan and medieval walls, with a unique atmosphere. Visit the two main museums : the Diocesan Museum, (where there are important works by Luca Signorelli and Fra Angelico ) and the Museum of the Etruscan Academy (here there are important collections of Etruscan , Roman and Egyptian). For further information: cortona.net
AREZZO: 30 minutes
Arezzo is a town that proudly displays its face since the medieval city walls. Among the most prestigious masterpieces you must visit there is: the ' Legend of the Cross " (cycle of frescoes by Piero della Francesca, in St. Francis), the" Crucifix " by Cimabue (in the Church of St. Dominic) and the house of Vasari. For further information: comune.arezzo.it
PERUGIA: 40 minutes
The lovely Umbrian capital is nestled in the green valley of the Tiber River and the Trasimeno Lake. The entrance to the city is by the strings and the Etruscan walls and one is immediately subdued by the charm of the old roads, palaces, churches marbles , from Guelph lion and the griffin symbol of the Palazzo dei Priori. Enchanting is the Fontana Maggiore, and the superb frescoes by Perugino. For further information: comune.perugia.it , provincia.perugia.it
MONTALCINO AND MONTEPULCIANO: 45 minutes and 25 minutes
These two towns are famous for their fine wines : Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The architecture of Montalcino, dominated by pentagonal fortress with its towers, is to impress Siena. Montepulciano is called "the pearl of the sixteenth century " for the many works of Renaissance artists.
PIENZA: 30 minutes
This town stands on a hill overlooking the majestic Val d' Orcia. Built thanks to the enthusiasm of its illustrious citizen Enea Silvio Piccolomini , who became Pope Pius II , symbolizes the realization of the ideal city cherished by the humanists . Since 1996 Pienza is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, for the balance of forms and harmony of proportions that characterize it. For further information: nautilus-mp.com/comunepienza
SIENA: 35 minuti
Resting on three rolling hills , Siena is the city of the Palio, which twice a year (2 July and 16 August) the 17 historic districts are played with fury and passion to celebrate the Madonna of Provenzano . But to visit, in addition to the famous Piazza del Campo, there is so much in this historic city from the Cathedral with its bell tower and mosaics , and S. Domenico, the imposing Gothic style brick basilica . For further information: comune.siena.it


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Do you prefer a more natural approach to fertilization? Then we have the perfect organic lawn care program for you!
If you are looking for organic lawn care in Saginaw, MI, Lush Lawn has what you are looking for! We provide expert organic lawn care services and treatment to homeowners, businesses, and public properties in the Saginaw, MI area. Our lawn care technicians have carefully devised a detailed 7-step program to deliver our customers top notch organic lawn care. Not only does it feed your grass safely, it will keep it clear of weeds throughout the season.
Early Spring (Round 1)
The first step is vital to starting the season off right. Our specially formulated organic fertilizer a time-released variety, thanks to its granular form. By gently reintroducing nutrients into the soil, this first step begins stimulating your grass to get it growing after winter dormancy. Typically, we implement Round 1 in March or April when the weather begins to get warmer.
Late Spring (Round 2)
In May, it's time for Round 2. As your grass enters the growing season, our nitrogen-rich organic fertilizer gives it a boost. We will also apply a liquid weed control that discourages any weeds that would try to take advantage of your lawn. In early development, our technicians will get your lawn in shape for a great season.
Early Summer (Round 3)
Once summer rolls around, your lawn will be prepared by our program to meet the heat. In June, Lush Lawn recommends reapplying a fertilizer treatment. Additionally, we will provide a weed control application that will hold back any weed invaders.
Mid-Summer (Round 4)
July is typically a busy time. While most people like being outdoors in the sun, not everyone wants to spend that time worrying about their yard. This is why Round 4 delivers another layer of organic fertilizer and weed control. It is important to be consistent with treatment, and July is no exception.
Late Summer (Round 5)
Similarly, August is recommended to apply the next layer of fertilizer. We will also apply another coat of our liquid weed control. Our technicians will be on the look-out for signs of trouble that your lawn may exhibit. This is the perfect time to show off your lawn, and we will make it look its best!
Fall (Round 6)
Next, in September we will get your lawn ready for colder weather. We will ensure your lawn is given the necessary ingredients for maintaining a healthy green. Any persistent weeds leftover from the summer will be taken care of as well. It is a good idea to start thinking about next spring as summer winds down.
Winterizer (Round 7)
Finally, October is our winterization stage. We exactly how to protect your lawn against cold winter weather and prepare it for next season. Our organic fertilizer treatment will bulk up your grass. Providing the right nutrients to the soil will give your lawn a head start in the next growing season.
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If you are looking for organic lawn care in Saginaw, MI, Lush Lawn is ready to answer your call! Our devotion to our customers speaks for itself, in fact, our customers are the reason we developed our 7-step organic lawn care program. Many people are looking for an alternative to conventional fertilizer. We took the initiative in providing a safe and effective program. We love it, and we think you will too!
A little known fact, is that conventional fertilizer may be hazardous to the health of your property. This can be a concern to many people, especially those who have children or pets that might be out in the yard frequently. For this reason, Lush Lawn is proud to offer an OMRI (Organic Material Review Institute) approved organic fertilizer. Instead of chemicals, our fertilizer is comprised of natural ingredients, such as bone meal, feathers, and soybeans. Ingredients like these offer a wealth of macronutrients needed by your grass without the toxic byproducts of synthetic fertilizer. We recommend using this option for a safe alternative.
Another downside to synthetic fertilizer is that it has the potential to damage your lawn if applied improperly. The chemicals contained in the fertilizer could potentially burn your grass if over-fed. Fertilizer ingredients can be toxic and tend to linger in your lawn. This is where organic fertilizer shines, it is non-toxic, making it safe for your family and safe for your grass. We strongly recommend giving it a try!
Organic lawn care is important to us because it makes our customers' lawns safer, cleaner, and more inviting. With organic lawn care, you won't have to sacrifice the health of your grass either. For organic lawn care in Saginaw, MI, Lush Lawn's program is designed to provide you with the best combination of timing application of organic fertilizer. This winning combination will leave your grass happy and healthy!
Do you have questions about organic lawn care? Lush Lawn is here to help. Whether you have questions about our 100% organic fertilizer, questions about your lawn, or about our services in general, we want to hear from you! Lush Lawn likes to listen to our customers and accommodate them for their unique needs. Our technicians are well-equipped to meet those needs, whether it be lawn care, weed control, pest control, or more. For organic lawn care in Saginaw, MI, contact Lush Lawn! Contact Lush Lawn today and ask us about receiving a free quote!
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BackgroundThe European Directive 2018/822/EU amending (sixth) Directive 2011/16/EU with regard to the mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation on notifiable cross-border arrangements ("DAC6") came into force on June 25th, 2018 and is to be implemented by the German legislator by January 1, 2020.An unofficial draft paper from the Federal Ministry of Finance (dated January 30th, 2019) has been circulating for several months.
On September 27th, 2019, the official draft paper of the Federal Ministry of Finance was published.
The obligation to report national tax arrangements is not included in this official draft paper. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen whether this will be taken up again later in the legislative procedure, e.g. by the Federal Council (Bundesrat).
There have been no significant changes in the duty of disclosure for cross-border tax arrangements compared with the unofficial draft paper previously released.
If there is a cross-border tax structuring - a registered tax type is affected, the tax structuring is cross-border in the sense of § 138d Para. 2 No. 2 of the draft General Tax Code and at least one mark in accordance with § 138e Para. 1 of the draft General Tax Code (with the so-called Main Benefit Test) or a mark in accordance with § 138e Para. 2 of the draft General Tax Code (without the Main Benefit Test) is fulfilled, the structuring must be reported in electronic form to the German Federal Tax Office.
The primary duty of notification still lies with the intermediary. What is new is that, in addition to the previous registration number (so-called Arrangement ID), which is intended to identify a specific arrangement, the intermediary will also be notified a so-called Disclosure ID by the German Federal Tax Office. The Disclosure ID serves to merge the intermediary's report and the user's report. In order to transfer the duty of disclosure from the intermediary to the user with regard to further personal information, it is now necessary for the user to be informed of the Disclosure ID in addition to the registration number.
Without the involvement of an intermediary, the user himself is obliged to report this. If, however, the intermediary has been released from the obligation of secrecy by the user, the intermediary is obliged to provide full notification. The scope of the information that must be provided by the intermediary released from the obligation of confidentiality has been extended compared with the unofficial paper.
What is new is that in addition to the registration number, the Disclosure ID must now also be stated. When tax planning is implemented in another EU member state, the corresponding counterpart must be disclosed. The information must be included in the tax return in which the tax advantage of the tax structuring has an effect.The German Federal Tax Office will conduct a separate hearing of the associations on the technical requirements for submitting notifications; this will clarify questions regarding file formats, interfaces and other questions.
Read more … Official Draft Paper on the Obligation to Notify Cross-border Tax Arrangements Published
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Travelling to or from Alicante Airport by taxi? Make it relaxing and stress-free by pre-booking your Alicante airport transfer journey. Whether you're setting off on your next trip or arriving home, you'll be comfortably transported from door to door with Alicante Airport transfers.
Why pre-book an airport transfer? Here are some of the benefits:
No Surprises
Catching even an official taxi from Alicante airport, there is always some doubt about what the price will end up being, especially if your accommodation is some distance from the airport. Factors like traffic can end up adding a significant amount to your metered fare.
When you pre-book an airport transfer, you have a fixed price in advance. And if you're travelling a longer distance (such as to Torrevieja) you will likely find that it's even cheaper.
In this way you can avoid any nasty surprises or the awkwardness or aggravation of arguing with a taxi driver over a high metered bill. If you live in Alicante or nearby, you may well find that a pre-booked airport transfer is cheaper than paying for airport parking.
More space
The official taxis that you will find outside the airport are usually standard 5 seater cars and so are legally only permitted to take a total of 4 passengers (including kids). If you're in a large group or have a family you may need to book more than 1 taxi which doubles the cost.
If you pre-book an airport transfer you can choose a larger vehicle to suit your group's needs. As an example, a larger group might opt for a 7 passenger SUV or a minivan. These will cost a bit more than a standard 5 seater vehicle but definitely cheaper than 2 taxis!
A larger vehicle may also come in handy if you have a lot of luggage, for example if you're going on a long trip or planning to play golf!
Worry free travel
If the airport is particularly busy then you may well find yourself in long queue for a taxi and/or waiting for one to show up due to the high number of other passengers.
A pre-booked transfer gives you once less thing to worry about – no queues as your driver will meet you in the terminal and take you directly to your car. After all, the point of a holiday is to relax not get stressed worrying about a taxi in a long queue at the airport!
And of course, if you're ending your holiday, then having a pre-booked airport transfer gives you one less thing to worry about so you can enjoy the end of your holiday in peace.
Available child seats
If you have small children then you may well find that the waiting airport taxis don't have child seats. Of course, airport taxi drivers will do their best to find one, hunting around among the other drivers to see if they have a spare, but they may well not be able to provide one and obviously it might not be the right size for your child! In contrast, if you pre-book a transfer you will have the opportunity to pre-book the right sized child seat or booster to travel in safety.
If you like that VIP feeling, then a pre-booked taxi is ideal!
Your driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with an official name card with your name on it. He will check your booking details and then take you to your private taxi which will be waiting outside. After you arrive at your accommodation he will ask for payment. Your driver will usually monitor your flight's progress so if there's a delay he can arrange to still be waiting for you at no extra cost.
You will also be given a phone number for emergencies so that you can get in touch with your driver in case of any problems.
Where to meet
On your booking confirmation you will find details of the meeting point. However your driver will almost definitely meet you directly in the arrivals hall with your name on a card. One important thing to check: Make sure that the driver is from the company you booked with and has your details. Some drivers have been known to pretend to be the official driver (despite not knowing the customer's name or details!) so they can get the taxi fare. They would take you to your destination and then try to have you pay in advance for the return journey but, of course, wouldn't turn up!
Disabled Access
If you need to bring a folded wheelchair then your driver can accommodate that as long as the vehicle has space for it along with your luggage.
It may also be possible to get disabled access vehicles – these are the type where you can drive directly onto a ramp. Please check this out in advance with the company and be prepared for a higher price.
Most companies will tend to allow one large suitcase and one 'carry-on' type bag per passenger. If the vehicle has space, the company usually won't charge extra if you have more luggage, although it's always best to get this approved in advance with the company to avoid surprises.
If you have larger items (e.g. golf equipment or a bicycle), it's best to let the company know in advance to make sure that the vehicle is big enough. If there's enough space, then they probably won't charge extra. If you need a larger vehicle to accommodate the extra luggage then you'll need to pay a bit more.
One worry can be – what happens if my flight is late? Will my driver still be there?
As this is a common occurrence, your driver will keep an eye on your flight's progress and wait for you. Some companies have a limit – their drivers will only wait for a maximum of an hour. However, the majority will wait longer.
What if I get delayed going through customs / passport control?
Your driver will know how long it usually takes to get through passport control/customs and will usually allow 20-30 minutes. A good driver would then call you if you're delayed beyond that. However just to be on the safe side, if you are delayed for longer than that going through customs etc, it would be wise to give him a quick call or send one of your group ahead to meet the driver. This will avoid the risk of him thinking that you are a 'no-show' and leaving the terminal.
You can usually bring a pet with you but remember to consider luggage space. As usual, it's best to let the company know in advance.
Smoking is not permitted in public vehicles in Spain.
Additional Stops
If you need to stop somewhere else to pick up keys for your accommodation, it's best to let the company know in advance. They may not charge if it's an easy stop (i.e. close to where you're going or at least on the same route). Some companies may add an additional charge of €10-15 for each additional stop.
Timing for returns
If you're returning (i.e. at the end of your holiday your travelling back to Alicante airport) then it's best to plan to be at the airport 2 hours before your flight leaves. And remember to add in an estimate for how long your transfer journey will take.
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BEVERLY HILLS, CA. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences received separate $10 million gifts from Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. In recognition of these gifts, the two main galleries on the lobby floor of the Academy Museum will be named for Katzenberg and Spielberg – The Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery and The Spielberg Family Gallery.
"Steven and Jeffrey share a passion for moviemaking and philanthropy," said Academy Museum Campaign Chair Bob Iger. "With these incredibly generous gifts, they are combining the two, moving us closer to our goal of building a museum to preserve the history of motion pictures and inspire the next generation of filmmakers." The Academy launched the Museum's $300 million capital campaign in 2012 and has already secured more than half of the campaign's goal in commitments. The campaign is co-chaired by Annette Bening and Tom Hanks.
"I am so pleased to join with Jeffrey to help build this museum to celebrate, educate, and preserve the arts and sciences of motion pictures," said Spielberg. "Having our family name on the lobby floor is a deeply personal way to say how much motion pictures and the Academy have meant to all our lives."
"Both Steven and I recognize that film's global impact deserves a museum that reflects its unequaled heritage and serves as a beacon for the future of what we love," added Katzenberg. "Marilyn and I appreciate this opportunity to be part of such a significant project."
Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs commented, "Steven and Jeffrey have elevated the art of filmmaking to new heights and have created some of the most beloved films of all time. They continue to be champions of our industry. Having them join us as we build the Academy Museum is an incredible honor. We are so grateful for their support and partnership."
The lobby of the Academy Museum will be a lively open space that will invite the public to engage in the life of the Museum. The Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Gallery and The Spielberg Family Gallery will be the only gallery spaces on the lobby level and will showcase exhibitions that will explore the past, present, and future of moviemaking.
"We are building the world's premier movie museum, and I cannot imagine doing this without the support of two of our industry's most inspiring leaders," said Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. "Their gifts will create the first galleries our visitors experience when entering the Museum."
Designed by architects Renzo Piano and Zoltan Pali, the Academy Museum will be located next to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in the historic Wilshire May Company building. Slated to open in early 2017, the Academy Museum will contain nearly 300,000 square feet of state-of-the-art galleries, exhibition spaces, theaters, screening rooms, education centers, and special event spaces.
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Choosing the self-employment route is becoming ever more popular, according to recent freelancer statistics. Being your own boss seems to be the main lure into this path, but what exactly is it about self-employment that people like best of all?
We decided to find out by reaching out to freelancers on our social media platforms. Join us as we discover the ultimate rewards of going solo.
Achieving a work-life balance
Whilst flexitime is becoming a more common concept in the traditional working world, there are still many businesses that don't offer this option. Or, if they do, it's quite restrictive. This may cause stress or dissatisfaction for those who are unable to align their work goals with personal ones.
Self-employment gives you complete control over your hours. Working in the evenings is a possibility, and many parents find that they can easily do the school run and find time to spend with their children. That's certainly what freelancer Audrey Allen found:
"The best thing about being self-employed is that I can tie my work in around the children and I am my own boss. As a language tutor, I only answer to myself."
Supporting your mental health
A good work-life balance is crucial for positive mental health. Restrictive working hours or being unable to find time for yourself, on the other hand, can cause the opposite. And if you do suffer from mental health issues, it can be a struggle to get through a working day.
Freelancing means you can put your mental health first. You'll be able to choose exactly when you work and can worry less about the consequences of taking a short break. This is something that Adam Jack Holcroft discovered:
"Being self-employed allows me to look after my mental health. For me, this means working when I'm able to, regardless of the day or time, and not having to let a boss know when I'm too unwell to work."
Holding yourself accountable
Some corporate rules may feel like they don't align with your personal goals, or that they make you unproductive. Whilst collaboration has its benefits, others can sometimes hinder you in completing tasks.
With freelancing, you can set the objectives you want. And you'll know that if they're not achieved you've either set unrealistic targets or haven't worked hard enough. This accountability can help you to succeed in your career, and make you become more diligent in how you work – just like Aydenn Wardle:
"I don't have any silly targets to meet. And if I mess up I don't have anyone else to blame… well maybe I could blame the kids."
Creating a vision for the future
Freelancing can help you achieve not just personal goals but your future career ambitions too. In an employed role, you never truly know what will happen. There's the fear of the unexpected. The job may not end up being for life, or your duties could change, or you could decide you want something different out of your career.
Self-employment allows you to be in charge of how your career pans out. If you need to make adjustments in order to meet your goals, you have the power to do so. This is what business owner Kelly Gilmour-Grassam has benefitted from:
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In 1620, William Bradford and the Pilgrims traveled across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower. According to the Mayflower Compact, the voyage was ultimately "for the Glory of God and Advancement of the Christian Faith."
As one historian put it, "We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs, but to secure liberty for their souls."
Although the Pilgrims were resolute in their Christian faith and their cooperative colony known as a "civil Body Politick," they were sadly unprepared for their first harsh winter in the New World. More than half of them died of exposure and starvation before the spring of 1621.
By the following winter, an English-speaking Indian named Squanto befriended the Pilgrims and taught them how to build durable homes and grow maize. Governor Bradford wrote that Squanto was "a special instrument sent by God for their good beyond their expectations…"
In the late fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, Squanto, Chief Massasoit, and the Wampanoag people feasted on maize and wild game, giving thanks to God. Many historians consider this gathering the "first Thanksgiving" on American soil.


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Most of you know that I am a big fan of integrative medicine: a mix of natural or alternative methodologies and traditional pharmaceutical treatments. In fact, one of the first "real" published articles I wrote was in a local magazine (called South Fayette & Neighbors, now known as IN South Fayette,) in 2006, and it … Continue reading
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Spryngs by Brevani: Elegant Arthritis-Friendly Rings for Swollen Fingers
Spryngs by Brevani's tagline is "elegance that fits comfortably for a lifetime." I love that, because it encapsulates what this brand is all about. This upscale high-end fine jewelry line has finally come out with rings that have the arthritis patient in mind. Actually — their beautiful jewelry is well-suited to anyone whose ring size … Continue reading
Feeling Adult-ish After My Total Knee Replacement
There was a song that was popular when I was in high school called "What's My Age Again?" by Blink 182. I've always related to that question: what IS my age? It's mostly because of my rheumatoid arthritis. First off, there's always been an issue with my actual diagnosis: yes, it WAS "juvenile" rheumatoid arthritis, … Continue reading
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Limping Through the Magic Kingdom
I will never willingly choose to "miss out" on life because of my conditions. I'll go down with a fight before I let these illnesses prevent me from living my life: and that includes travel. But that doesn't mean that it is always easy. Read on … While I'm still sick fairly often with frequent … Continue reading
This Old Lady Has Arthritis
World Arthritis Day is coming up and what better time than now to erase negative stigmas and myths associated with arthritis and rheumatic disease! This image, created by Mariah's Movers, is meant to showcase that people of ALL ages get arthritis — even kids! It is often associated with the elderly, but that isn't always … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning with Arthritis – by Ashley Boynes-Shuck
Spring cleaning can be a huge undertaking for most of us, but can especially be a challenge when you're living with arthritis or chronic pain. A stiff or painful neck, back, shoulder, wrists, knees, or hands can make even the simplest daily activities difficult for people with various forms of arthritis. It may be a … Continue reading


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FBI/PPD Violent Crimes Task Force Search for Serial Bank Robbery Suspect in the 9th, 16th, 18th and 19th, Districts
The FBI/Philadelphia Police Department Violent Crimes Task Force is seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate an armed serial bank robber.
This subject is believed responsible for five bank robberies in the University City area in the past month:
- April 25, 2018 – TD Bank, 3735 Walnut Street
- April 28, 2018 – Santander Bank, 3802 Chestnut Street
- May 8, 2018 – Santander Bank, 3131 Market Street
- May 14, 2018 – Citizens Bank, 2001 Market Street
- May 22, 2018 – PNC Bank, 200 South 40th Street
The subject is described as a black male in his mid-40s to early 50s, approximately 6'0"-6'2" tall, medium build, light complexion. For the first two robberies, he had a goatee; since then, he's been clean-shaven. Yesterday, he was wearing a white baseball cap, tan and brown Adidas jacket, sunglasses, and a black glove on his right hand, and was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun.
This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information about these robberies or this subject is urged to call the FBI/PPD Violent Crimes Task Force at 215-418-4000.
A reward is being offered for information leading to this subject's capture; tipsters can remain anonymous.
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MadNarrative is an indepedent initiative funded by Mad Stories and Constructive Alignment Learning. We are always recruiting artists, actors and writers -especially those with lived experience of mental illness. We are an unincoporated association (ABN: 40694246069) and are coordinated by volunteers with significant management experience who share our values. Our Founder and Chair is Dr […]Read More Lived Experience Wanted


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Ceremonies in our Stunning gardens
Would you like to mix the excitement of getting married at a stunning venue with the outdoors and get married in our beautiful gardens?
Well now you can! courtesy of the Staffordshire registrars who have launched a pilot scheme that allows you to use a celebrant for your big day and also get legally married at the same venue.
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No physique can ignore the reality that China has thought-about as an actual worldwide power even in in all places on the planet in the current day. It's nonetheless a growing market, growing very rapidly and, as such, has many complexities. So the place, on the subject of importing from China, do the options lie for American corporations? Numbers of US companies are relatively small businesses and a few are is maybe frightened by way of "taking over" China. Generally, nonetheless, it's vital to department out and take dangers, albeit calculated ones. Within the US, the logistics are easy: while you belief on reputed suppliers of the US relating to buying your goods, you may often anticipate to get what you order whilst you need it.
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Motivational aspects that influence the elderly to enroll on and continue participating in physical exercise programs
Currently, there is a growing demand for physical exercise in programs promoting health; however, the elderly are still under-represented in such programs. This study aims to identify, classify and discuss social, cultural and educational factors relating to the health and quality of life of the elderly, establishing relationships with the motives for which they join and adhere to regular physical exercise programs in public areas. This was a field study employing descriptive quantitative and qualitative methodology and for which 120 participants from two physical exercise programs in Recife were interviewed. The results indicate that the most important motives for participation were as follows: to improve health (84.2%), to improve physical performance (70.8%), to adopt a healthy lifestyle (62.5%), to reduce stress (60.8%), to comply with doctor's orders (56.7%), to recover from injury (55%), to improve self-image (50.8%) and to enhance self-esteem and relax (47.5%). The most important motives for continuing to attend such programs were: to improve posture (75%); to promote a feeling of wellbeing (74.2%); to keep fi t (70.8%); to experience pleasure (66.7%); to become stronger and be motivated by the instructor (62.5%); to experience a feeling of well-being produced by the social environment (60%); and to experience self-realization and receive attention from the instructor (57.5%). For the men (35.1%), the habit of performing physical exercise in their youth had no bearing on their joining such programs. On the basis of these indicators, universities can make a valuable contribution by offering socio-educational health-related projects encouraging the elderly population to avoid a sedentary lifestyle.
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Tourism in Abu Dhabi is not based on beaches only. The more you move around the more tourist spots you discover. Abu Dhabi can be a great place for you, no matter who are you travelling with. It provides a lot of fun for you and your friends, relaxation for you romantic getaway or quality time for your family. Prepare to be amazed by the numerous little wonders. Buildings that stretch all up to the sky and stunning statues. Fountains are simply marvelous with light shows and breathtaking synchronization of spouts.
Museums are worth a whole day visit and there you will find a wide range of artifacts and works of art. For the youngest, there are lots of playgrounds which guarantee hours of amusement while parents can relax in some of the green areas and enjoy the fresh air. Another thing that you should not miss are the Lulu Islands, a brilliant creation, made by man not nature. If you are feeling like splurging yourselves, you are at the best place possible. Abu Dhabi is a city the of high life standard, so at least for once in your life, afford to be part of 'the other half'. You will not regret it.
If you are flying to Abu Dhabi, you should know that Etihad Airways is the official UAE airlines. In 2011 they promoted a marketing campaign to attract even more tourists. In fact, what they are trying to do is to make Abu Dhabi a top tourist destination, a plan which seems to be working for now. Etihad travelers can use their boarding pass to get various discounts and special offers in the first seven days upon arrival. Abu Dhabi International Airport is the second largest airport in the region following Dubai.


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Developed in conjunction with Newham Road Safety department, this programme which is funded by Transport for London uses a mixture of formal classroom based sessions, off-road riding sessions and guest speakers to emphasise the precautions necessary to ride safely on the public highways and away from public spaces.
The emphasis in this programme is to equip young people with clear information about Licences, Road Tax, MOT tests and insurance policies that can confound us all and encourage safe bike ownership.
Track elements teach novice riders the importance of the correct safety clothing and how riding within your own ability is essential.


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This is pt 1 of our tool shed building adventure, shot way back in August, when the tool shed still aspired to be a tool shed. Eventually, we over built so that we began to feel bad about calling it a tool shed, and started referring to it as a palace.
Being the Russians that some of us are, and having a dear friend Mr. Winter, whose hard work has been so helpful, we decided to call it the Winter Palace. One day, I hope we will use it as an art studio, or a guest cottage, or something else entirely.
Today, more than two months have passed since Lily shot this, and in reality we are up to part 6 or 7. All the footage will eventually be imported, edited, exported, uploaded and embedded, even if it takes all winter.
Thanks for everyone's support, please enjoy pt 1 and pt 2 soon to come.


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"Affirmations are like screaming that you're okay in order to overcome this whisper that you're not. That's a big contrast to actually uncovering the whisper, realizing that it's a passing memory, and moving closer to all those fears and all those edgy feelings that maybe you're not okay. Well, no big deal. None of us is okay and all of us are fine. It's not just one way. We are walking, talking paradoxes."
— Pema Chödrön, Start Where You Are
Have you ever tried standing in front of the mirror declaring "I'm beautiful" when you feel everything but? Have you ever assumed that if you think something(and say it out loud) enough times you will start to believe it? Have you ever felt that there must be some aspect of positive affirmations that you're not getting and that if you could only figure out what it was you'd be living your dream life? Have you ever just kept faking it and never making it?
A commonly occurring phenomenon in self-help literature is that of the positive affirmation. Research shows that positive affirmations can be beneficial for those who already feel good about themselves but can produce confusion and anxiety in those suffering from low self-esteem and a negative body image.
It appears, if we're not careful, positive thinking can screw us up just as much as negative thinking. Because many positive affirmations are just lies in disguise.
And. Turns out, our souls are hard to bullshit.
But that doesn't mean that positive affirmations can't help you feel better about yourself, your body, your food choices, and your life.
The trick is to not veer too far away from the truth.
So for example:
"I love my body" is turned into "I am working on accepting my body as it is right now"
"I'm flawless" turns into "I have flaws but so does everyone else and that's ok, its a part of being human"
"My life is perfect" turns into "My life is beautiful to me even though it's full of ups and downs"
Even though stretching the truth a little to boost yourself can be a vital part in working towards a place of freedom around food and your body, there's a difference between shifting your lens in an intentional way and fabricating a whole new you. So try tweaking your lens a little and baby-stepping out of your comfort zone and see if you can make positive (yet realistic) affirmations work for you. And if not, that's ok. Go read some Pema and realize that none of us is okay and all of us are fine.


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You've heard about Social Media, may even have joined one of these social networking sites, but haven't discovered yet what the fuss is all about. In the training Connected Working Basics you'll get an overview of the social media landscape. You will discover the uses of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, and know why sites like YouTube and Flickr can be interesting for you. At the end you will also have a personalized strategy on how you can leverage the power of connected working as a professional in your field.
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Saying Goodbye to 2018 with Matt Pittman
Dec 26th, 2018 by analogtalk
Goodbye 2018!!!
In this episode we have Matt Pittman! We talk about how Matt got starting into photography along with what he is doing now with personal work along with his job at Unclaimed Baggage. We also go into goal for 2018!
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Chris and I want to thank you guys for making 2018 an amazing year for the podcast! We cannot wait to come full force in 2019 with all new episode and a brand new Patreon!
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