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Commuter students bring a unique perspective to the university and we want them to share their energy and enthusiasm by getting involved in some of the wonderful activities and organizations Mercyhurst has to offer. The time that a commuter spends participating in the cultural, spiritual and recreational activities can be as vital to their education as their academic program.
Commuter Student Services assists commuter students with involvement, sense of home, and ease of access at Mercyhurst by providing professional staff support, commuter-only spaces, and resources for students to feel supported while on campus.
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The Commuter Student Association (CSA) is a new Registered Student Club/Organization that began in the Spring of 2018. CSA plans and hosts monthly events that promote social engagement among commuter students. They also offer a mentorship program that connects returning commuter students with new commuter students to provide a helpful and empowering experience for those that are new to being a college commuter student. Getting involved with CSA is a great way to meet other students and bring a voice to students just like you!
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October 31, 2019 - 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Memory Café
Thursday, Oct. 31, 1-2:30 p.m.
The Fever River Puppeteers will join us with their Halloween marionettes! Come gather with people who are experiencing memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer's or other dementia, along with a caregiver, to share common interests and friendship. Memory Café is open to anyone in the tristate area and is free. Please have a caregiver present.

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The U.S. Men opened play in the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup before a sold out crowd in Nagoya's Nippon Gaishi Arena against a young, developing Team Japan, led by an old friend of USA Volleyball. Yuichi Nakagaichi, a legendary Japanese volleyball Olympian, is now the head coach of Team Japan as they begin their preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. "Gaichi" is a friend to many within USA Volleyball, and there is a great respect for the task he has ahead of him to prepare a young team for their home Olympics.
John Speraw (third from left) and Yuichi Nakagaichi (third from right) in a pose with the other coaches leading teams at the FIVB Men's World Grand Champions Cup
The Japan Men's National Team coaching staff led by Yuichi Nakagaichi
Japan's situation is similar to many countries who find themselves with new faces on the court after decades of experienced veterans taking center stage. John Speraw, USA head coach, spoke about how teams like the USA have made a multi-year investment developing new players in looking ahead to the future. We often refer to it as our "pipeline" in USAV-lingo. As the national governing body of beach, indoor and sitting volleyball, we take great pride in our responsibility to maintain the competitive excellence that has made USA Volleyball a worldwide leader. We have our past, present and future national team players, coaches and staff to thank for that.
Speraw's words spoke true, especially tonight. When I first joined the Board of USA Volleyball, Matt Anderson was the youngest player on the men's national team and a rookie still seeking his first Olympic Games. He is now one of the greatest players in the world, an icon in our global volleyball community. An Olympic bronze medalist, and a valuable part of USA Volleyball's future. I was glad to hear he took some time off earlier this season. He and the other Olympians really invested a lot of their physical and emotional selves in the Rio Olympic quad and they deserve a break. They will do the same for Tokyo. His return to the court in the USAV Cup series with Brazil in August was spectacular. Against Japan here in Nagoya, Matt and many others showed people what they are capable of doing when everyone is rested and healthy.
Max Holt is another of our Rio Olympians returning to the national team. He's so solid in everything he does. He served up a big ace in the Japan match. Then he took a deep breath, went back to the service line very calmly and ripped another ace back-to-back. He was serving aces all night, when he wasn't blocking Japan's attack. Speaking of blocking, Aaron Russell had a massive MONSTER BLOCK tonight that hit the floor so hard I think it's still ricocheting up into the ceiling. And no matter how many times I see him do it, it's always exciting to see Erik Shoji digging balls left and right showing why he really is the best libero in the world. But the dig of the night came from MIDDLE BLOCKER David Smith in a long rally that started with his serve.
Amazing rally 🇺🇸 vs 🇯🇵 in #FIVBMensGCC. Middles CAN play defense right David Smith? #teamUSAV 🇺🇸 @usavolleyball @TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/FjIm8aV2e1— Lori Okimura 🇺🇸 (@LoriOki) September 13, 2017
These guys do all the work. John is right when he says it's an investment. Back at USA Volleyball national team headquarters in Southern California, and at our national office in Colorado Springs, there is another team of hard working folks keeping the lights on and the pipeline flowing. USA Volleyball continues to make a huge investment in the development of not just the national teams, but the investment in producing high quality events, supporting the 40 Regional Volleyball Associations within the national governing body, and the investment in helping to "Grow the Game" beyond our borders.
When we invest in our people, we strengthen our sport. When we invest in other national federations and help them achieve success, that success yields benefits for us as well. It is all part of a process, a long-range plan.
During my visit to Japan, I have had the honor to meet with the FIVB President, Dr. Ary Graca, about the long-range plans for USA Volleyball under the direction of our new CEO, Jamie Davis. A major priority is our investment in a U.S.-based professional league. We will also focus on hosting more international events for beach, indoor and sitting volleyball. The reason why we do this is because of night's like tonight as the investment pays off. If we make the investment financially, physically and emotionally, we will achieve competitive excellence we seek. The players, coaches and staff make a lot of sacrifices throughout the year in order to do what they do. Perhaps the biggest investment made is the personal one. I can attest to that.
Next up for Team USAV at the FIVB Grand Champions Cup is Iran, who won a tight five-set marathon match against Italy on day one. Stay tuned.


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The inspiration for the charity which Neil Mapes launched with his wife, Lucy Harding, in 2009 goes back a long way. In his childhood he saw the devastating effects that dementia can inflict on people because three of his four grandparents suffered from it – as did one of Lucy's. It was this experience of... Find out more
The Young Foundation welcomes contributions from many sectors and standpoints - views expressed here are not necessarily held by The Young Foundation.
Ideas, as well as people, now move more freely. We have put new models, drawn from other classes and other parts of the world, before the local people, creating new aspirations and new ideas.
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Family and Kinship in East London, 1957
The powerful impact of a nod and a smile: from diversity to neighbourliness
Londoners actively celebrate the fact that we come from all corners of the world, and in the main, we "rub along" fine. But many of us come from places where people talk to each other on trains and buses, chat in every queue and waiting room and give and receive help from their neighbours as... Find out more
Inactive youth
This letter was printed in The Times of London on October 30th, 2013. 'We have become dangerously inactive, as technology and other modern conveniences have engineered physical activity out of daily life.' Sir, The human body was designed to move. But in a very short period of time, we have become dangerously inactive, as technology... Find out more
Time to move
Today at The Young Foundation we are quite literally jumping with excitement. Even our very own Chief Executive Simon Willis was up bright and early this morning to show off a few moves. Why? It's all because today sees the launch of the All-Party Parliamentary Commission on Physical Activity. We've long recognised there's a staggering... Find out more
Light at the end of the tunnel
Since the launch of the Coalition Government's White Paper Equity and Excellence – Liberating the NHS, which became an Act of Parliament in March 2012, the NHS has been in an unprecedented state of flux. Yet as the dust of structural re-organisation begins to settle there would appear to be light at the end of... Find out more
Improving Wellbeing Should Be Our Global Priority
People's daily experiences and concerns differ enormously around the world. While a farmer in Angola prays for a good harvest, a manager in Greece worries about losing her job. And while a mother in Egypt comes to terms with life in a conflict zone, a doctor in Denmark struggles with work-related stress. But there is... Find out more
JOURNEY OF A SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR: MALCOLM DEAN PROFILES Mark Williamson
Unlike the four previous features in this series, this fifth profile does not follow the familiar journey of its predecessors: engagement in social enterprise at an early age. And unlike Kevin Davis, Mark Williamson is not juggling multiple balls in the air. His focus is on just the one enterprise, but by far the most... Find out more
Good news, we're slightly happier. But why?
How satisfied are you with your life? It's a question we've probably all pondered at times. But for the last two years it's also been one of a handful of new "subjective wellbeing" questions which the Office for National Statistics has been asking people all over the UK. You may be surprised to learn that... Find out more
Can't Stop, Won't Stop
Since the 2012 Olympics in London one year ago, British sporting dominance has miraculously continued. We have also had much talk of the Olympic legacy. Apart from our continued sporting prowess, has anything changed? It's not altogether clear what we thought was going to happen. There's been lots of talk of a more confident and... Find out more
Learning the habits of cooperation
The furore today around civility reminds me of my experiences recently on the Isle of Wight. There I found people got on remarkably well – indeed, I doubt anyone would have used their mobile phone at the checkout. Instead informal conversation oiled the wheels of community life. I was on the Isle of Wight to... Find out more


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Dogs Love Snow
Apparently. This is Jack's first snow ever and Bella's first snow with her own yard to romp in. They seem to like it.
Snow 2013
This was the view from my bedroom window this morning at 08:02 when Mr. Kat called to say his car had given up the ghost about 2 miles from the house. At least it's pretty, yes?
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The End is Nigh
Today's word count (2,362 words) on the Work-in-Progress took it past the 90,000 word mark. There's still a lot to do, but I can see the end from here, distantly, and it should be no problem to make my deadline. … Continue reading
All right, so… this is my first Christmas in my own house, first Christmas in this house, first Christmas with Jack–for whom this is the first Christmas ever. And this is my first Christmas tree in 30 years, Bella and … Continue reading
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Weekend Dog
This photo is several weeks old, now, but isn't Jack a handsome fellow anyhow? (this, incidentally, is the "broken" side of his face. Pretty good healing, yeah?)
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Dogs and Work…
On Monday I ripped out 5,200 words of the work I'd put in over the weekend and I'm only just now catching up. I realized the book had derailed at about the 30K mark and needed a major overhaul so … Continue reading
Realized yesterday that the reason the Ms is becoming difficult and boring is… it's broken way back at 30K. Need to go fix it and flush the past 10K or so down the drain. Feh.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Dogmas
Fan Becky Kyle sent Bella and Jack the first gifts of Dogmas–delicious-smelling (and the dogs seem to think, -tasting) biscuits from River Dog Bakery in Knoxville, TN. And a sweet card with them. Thanks Becky!
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WiP-ping Along
From Friday's addition to the WiP: Even from the outside the smooth white columns flanking the doorway in the vaulted white hall gave no hint of what lay beyond in the ill-lit gloom of the chapel. But I could see … Continue reading
Thursday's Little Bit o' WiP
For the first time in my life, I was certain that the world would be better off if I shot a man in the head and bore the consequences. And I didn't have my gun. . . . And the … Continue reading
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Wednesday's WiP Snip
Negotiating an unfamiliar transit system can be nerve-wracking, but I got to do it in a foreign language while trying to stay off the radar of anyone—or anything—associated with my nearly-father-in-law. The paranormals were much easier to avoid than the … Continue reading


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Posthuman Security and Care in the Anthropocene
The Anthropocene compels us to acknowledge how security interacts with diverse lifeworlds that exist around humans, acting in ways both pacific and threatening.
The Anthropocene compels us to acknowledge how security interacts with diverse lifeworlds that exist around humans, acting in ways both pacific and threatening.
A challenge in modern thinking about technology is the gap between the technologies we produce and our imagination regarding the uses to which this technology is put.
Posthuman security discourse places both of its key terms 'posthumanism' and 'security' in constant question and refuses closure into any particular vision of either.
A discussion of the posthuman and its relationship to the study of International Relations cannot be narrowly defined, nor can one voice provide conclusive definitions.
In contrast to binary views, this book (re)entagles the complexities found within the world and brings forward a plurality of views on posthumanism. Edited by Clara Eroukhmanoff & Matt Harker.
The current state of posthuman IR is better described as that of different, less-anthropocentric, world views – many of which do not speak to each other.
The discussion of 'posthuman security' places both of its key terms in constant question, and stubbornly refuses closure into any particular vision of either.
The speculative nature of posthumanism requires that we have some sense of imagination as to how our humanity might comprehensively be affected by technology.
The profound nature of the challenge posed by climate change arguably compels us to think in new ways about what security means and how it might be realized.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Christmas List...
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I definitely put my shopping off wayyyy too much last year and ended up rushing around like a crazy woman to finish up haha. That definitely takes some of the fun out of it, so I've been keeping my eyes out already for deals and cute ideas! Swagbucks giftcards are definitely going to come in handy! ;) Since my niece is the most fun to shop for I look yearround for her... that way I can get her MORE for less, when things are on sale ha!ReplyDelete
I worked retail all four years of college, so I mastered doing all of my shopping in one day. The Saturday before Christmas has the best sales and deals (Black Friday normally has certain items really discounted). I also saw a good idea where you buy a gift card each month of the year. You use those for Christmas shopping, so you don't overspend.ReplyDelete
I definitely prefer to get my Christmas shopping done as early as possible. My mom is really good at this and I'm hoping to get on her level at some point. Getting the shopping done early gives me more time to spend with family, and it eliminates so much stress. I try to have mine done the first week of December, but I may aim for before Thanksgiving this year!ReplyDelete


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What You Need to Know About the Consumer Confidence Crisis
Because of the consumer confidence crisis, many are now spending less and saving more. This according to a recent survey, which also details the rising interest rates. The quarterly fall has actually been a long time coming as signs were apparent for quite a few years. One's financial security and prospects are greatly affected by all of these. This also happens to be the main reason why people are spending a lot less than they did a few years ago. The changes have indeed been hard to bear for some, but there is no reason why they won't be able to move forward from this. The best thing to do would be to make yourself aware of what's going on and find solutions to cope.
As per usually, when you don't have any answers to life predicaments, you do some research. You need to get to the bottom of what's going on with the economy. It's basically where the rest of our professional lives are written. If there are downfalls, you can easily counter them with an awareness of facts and figures. Think about it as preparing yourself and always making the smart choice. Always remember that with things as bad as they are, the only way things can go is up.
You need to learn and be prepared for the things to come. By focusing on yourself, you will have the power to make things better. Hire an expert when needed, especially when you lack the knowledge and skills to get through these situations on your own. Engaging in some reading will help you find a range of solutions to implement. You also need to stay updated with these matters by following the news.
Your country is stronger because of the hardships it has endured. You can always to choose to look at the brighter side of life. If you focused on the negative, you won't be able to get anywhere. It is a must that you find a solution because the situation is not going to go away on its own. The internet and books can provide you more information, and you can also hire professionals to back you up. Moving forward from these situations become easier when you have several options for support.
Find out more about the Santosh Devaraj Secure Logic today! Make decisions that are relevant and have a positive impact on your financial status. We can live the lives we desire by keeping our finances secure. A decision should always be made on the basis of facts, actual news, and figures. Surveys are great sources of information and should be the foundation of your future choices. A great way to cope with the current economic crisis in our country would be to research, analyze, assess, and most of all, be as practical as you can be with decision making.


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The Schleich Lion Figure comes to you with a roar. Visually, the male lion is highly distinctive and is easily recognized by its mane. Wild lions currently exist in sub-Saharan Africa and in Asia with a critically endangered population in northwest India. The Lion is truly the King of the Jungle!
- 4.7 in. x 2.0 in. x 3.0 in.
- For ages 3 and up
- Made of PVC
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NOTICE: Mayor's Order Prohibits Gatherings Over 10 & Closes Select Facilities Until May 11
All Parks and Recreation programs and events have been suspended through May 11. The Activity Center is closed until further notice. River front parks, playgrounds, the skate park, dog park, public restrooms and water fountains are closed. River front parks include: Rio Vista, City Park, Plaza Park, Veramendi, Bicentennial, Children's Park, Crook Park, Veteran's Memorial Park, Dog Beach, Capes Park, Thompson's Island, Stokes Park, Ramon Lucio Park, and Wildlife Annex/Wilderness Park. Click here to view a map of all San Marcos river parks.
San Marcos will continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the State Department of Health Services, the Hays County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control. Current updates and helpful links may be found at www.sanmarcostx.gov/covid19info.
Youth Activity Scholarship
The City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications to provide scholarships to low to moderate income San Marcos youth in an amount up to $150 per child.
Local Resource Guide for Youth
Visit here to see the local resource guide for youth and families.
The Listening Project
Welcome to the City of San Marcos' Youth Commission Listening Project. The Youth Commission is appointed by the city council to represent and strengthen youth voice and improve the city for children and youth. Please take this survey to give us YOUR opinion about how we can represent you! This survey is anonymous. Please be truthful.
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SLOEP (Spring Lake Outdoor Education Program) for Goodnight Middle School Students
SLOEP is a free program offered to Goodnight Middle School students. The program meets for 8 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the fall and spring. Goodnight students will be led by Texas State University's Recreational Administration students in various outdoor education activities. Transportation home is available for a limited number of students who live within the regular Goodnight Middle School bus zones. For more information about SLOEP please email Tori Garcia.
L.E.G.I.T. Summer Internship Program
L.E.G.I.T. (Learning. Experience. Groundwork. Instruction. Training.)
LEGIT Summer Internship Program is a program powered by San Marcos Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of San Marcos and SMCISD. This program offers summer internships to San Marcos High School sophomores and juniors. The idea is that these students will have on-the-job training, work in a real life situation, learn job related skills, learn soft skills, and gain experience in the work force.


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With a passion for femininity, Branting demands her design to be comfortable,
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When Annette Branting presented her first collection in 2000 she came forward with edgy, playful forms and colours that immediately bound attention.
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The Bachelorette: Jimmy Kimmel makes Kaitlyn and Shawn promise to never break up
Jimmy Kimmel is one of us: He is sick of spending months watching two people fall in love on the various iterations of The Bachelor franchise only to "see them on a magazine with a tear down the center" not long after their coupling.
Following Monday's finale of The Bachelorette, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Shawn Booth stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! as part of their victory tour and Kimmel made them swear on a stack of Us Weekly magazines to stay together until at least next year. If they can't reach that milestone, they'll have to pay Kimmel $1,000, "which he may collect in a lump sump or over the next 30 years in monthly installments of $2.77."
Check out their solemn vow, and let us know below whether you think Bristowe and Booth will be able to make it work.
•The Bachelorette's Kaitlyn Bristowe tries on wedding dresses with Jimmy Kimmel
•The Bachelorette finale recap: I Love Ya, Tomorrow
•Kaitlyn's Bachelorette blog: 'Don't tell me I should crawl in a hole and die'


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Sound Transit's ST Express is thanking its customers and drivers this week in celebration of a major milestone for the regional bus service: carrying 20 million riders in just three years of operation.
"Somewhere, on April 30, the 20-millionth rider boarded an ST Express bus on one of our 19 routes," said Sound Transit Board Chair/King County Executive Ron Sims. "Our Regional Express Department and its ST Express service have become one of Sound Transit's biggest success stories."
"April was a banner month for ST Express," said Sims. "Not only did we carry our 20-millionth rider; our average weekday ridership hit a record 28,400. Our overall weekday ridership was up 29 percent! This shows people are willing to take a viable alternative to sitting in traffic."
In addition to the popular ST Express service, the Regional Express Department is building more than $800-million in capital construction projects - such as transit centers, Park-and-Ride lots and direct access ramps -- to improve the speed and reliability of transit throughout the region.
Last September the ST Express system was completed when the final routes were put into service covering some of the most densely populated areas in King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. Since September, ridership has continued to climb -- growing by more than 16 percent in the first quarter of this year.
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$10 Million DRI Project Update
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I have moved or been deployed every year of my adult life (except for two glorious stationary years in Germany). In fact, moving is the single constant in my transitory life. If this were a dystopia and I were a teenager hell-bent on saving a fast-dying world, the title of my coming-of-age memoir would be "The Girl Who Always Leaves."
A glance at the calendar tells me that not only is it my birthday, but I have just 6 months left here DC. Such is my life — there's always a fast-approaching end date for me. A ticking clock like the one that haunts Captain Cook echoes my every step. I live always in the in-between, the space between moves, not quite future and not quite here.
1. Annapolis —> Monterey (1 year)
2. Monterey —> Japan (10 mos)
3. Japan—> Charleston (6 mos)
4. Charleston —> Saratoga Springs (6 mos)
5. Saratoga Springs —> Norfolk (17 mos/7 mos deployed)
6. Norfolk — Stuttgart, Germany (2 years)
7. Stuttgart —> Newport (6 mos)
8. Newport —> Hawaii (13 mos/7 mos deployed)
9. Hawaii —> Norfolk (15 mos/ 9 mos deployed)
10. Norfolk —> Monterey (6 mos)
11. Monterey —> Columbus (1 year)
12. Columbus —> Jacksonville (1 year)
13. Jacksonville —> DC (1 year)
14. Misc Dahlgren/San Diego Crew and Hull swaps (6 mos)
Moving so frequently has been mostly instructive. I've can set up and decorate a place, find friends and community, and settle into brief bouts of happiness in the shortest time possible. I can pack my entire life into 500 square feet and six months like one of those people who packs an entire vacation's worth of clothes in a carry on. It's a talent. I also know the fastest ways to disentangle myself and move on without ever looking back. I am an expert at goodbyes.
"I'm only here for a year or six months," I announce to the new church that I've started to attend or the new friend I've just met at a book talk or the volunteer opportunity that asks for a year and a half commitment. "Is a year ok?" I ask, putting my name on a list. I announce the same thing to the good-looking person/persons who I've found/have found me through whichever strange wormhole (normally facebook) where I meet people.
My announcement is both truth-telling and setting expectations. You can depend upon me….but only for this amount of time. "Don't fall in love with me or anything like that and I won't do that to you." And a deal is struck. I am the Queen of not-serious, not-dating, not exactly anything situationships.
To be honest, it always seems unfair to ask someone to love me for a such a short period of time. If I am the Girl Who Always Leaves then that might make them — some potential partner– The One Who Gets Left Behind, and that, is never a good position (I've been told) to be in.
So, I've learned to love small, like Paul D. in Toni Morrison's Beloved:
"The best thing, he knew, was to love just a little bit; everything, just a little bit, so when they broke its back, or shoved it in a croaker sack, well, maybe you'd have a little love left over for the next one."
Beloved, Toni Morrison.
I've learned to squeeze love —ok like– into short blocks of time. A weekend in the oldest city in America, a random visit by the cub, dancing moments with a girl who may as well live in another city for the distance between us. I settle for crumbs of love, for no expectations, for being nothing special to no one in particular. I ask no one for their heart. I take zero risks.
"So you protected yourself and loved small. Picked the tiniest stars out of the sky to own; lay down with head twisted in order to see the loved one over the rim of the trench before you slept. Stole shy glances at her between the trees at chain-up. Grass blades, salamanders, spiders, woodpeckers, beetles, a kingdom of ants. Anything bigger wouldn't do. A woman, a child, a brother- a big love like that would split you wide open in Alfred, Georgia."
Beloved, Toni Morrison.
When I made the list above of all the moves I've undertaken over the last 16 years, I meant to show how difficult love can be for a the Girl Who Always Leaves. But as I looked at the list, I realized that I've found love in every single place that I have moved. Love that lasts across geographical boundaries and work-imposed time limits. There's a Canadian BFF who will drive 40+ hours from Canada to pick me up in Atlanta so we can celebrate the 40th birthday of our Coven. There is Dr. P, my salsa dancing BFF from Norfolk. There is Hawaii BFF and the Stuttgart crew and more others than I deserve. There are people who have agreed to love me, who find me lovable, who do life with me despite the looming deadlines of an (always) impending move.
In looking at my list, I realize that I've been selling myself short all along. There's no expiration date on loving anyone. There's no need to settle for sweet nothings when a world of love is possible. Moving complicates things, but that doesn't make it impossible or not worth the risk. Paul D. explains it like this:
"To get to a place where you could love anything you chose— not to need permission for desire — well now, that was freedom."
Beloved, Toni Morrison.
I've always treated the countdown to my next move as a prohibition to love — a foreboding veil that makes me difficult to love. But what I realize, perhaps a bit late in the game, is that I'm worth the risk. Love is worth the risk. And when you can choose to love someone despite all the reasons around you not to (like a world that seems on the verge of burning down or a move across the ocean), "well now, that was freedom."
Here's to more love and freedom in my future.


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This post is in response to a reader question. If you'd like to submit a question for possible inclusion in a future post, please email me.
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What I would love to know is how to continue to feel good about yourself as a mom when you get 3, 4, 5 email/calls in a row telling you about the mis-behavior of your son in such and such class. I am doing everything I can and feeling like it is not enough!
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Before I get into the response, please accept this virtual hug (I need it just as much as you do *wink*).
Number one: You don't have a bad child. Number two: You aren't a bad mom. Glad to get that out of the way up front.
But the reality is that when your child is chronically misbehaving, you'll start to question your ability as a parent. Is it me? Is it him? Why can't he act right? Why can't I get him to do what he's supposed to do?
I know how hard it is to maintain your confidence as a mom and when you're dealing with behavioral issues. It's important to remember that there are many outside influences in your child's life; so never jump to the conclusion that you're doing it wrong. That's not how this (parenting) works.
They learn so many things from so many different people – you can never really know where this is coming from until you dig a little deeper.
The first step is to conversate with your child. Ask questions. Find out who they've interacted with. Perhaps there's another child they're emulating. Or perhaps they're acting out because of an underlying issue. You'll never know until you start talking to your child.
If you feel like there's more going on under the surface, you should seek professional help. There's absolutely nothing wrong with visiting a healthcare professional who has the expertise to assist you in helping your child recognize their poor choices and improve their behavioral habits.
The biggest takeaway for us moms is that your child's misbehavior does not mean that you're a bad mom. Or that you have a bad child. It's important to keep an open heart and mind. Seek to understand – never judge. And always keep the communication open between you and your child.
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Most American electricity, especially that purchased from the utilities, runs at 110v/120v. However, some locations (especially industrial settings) can run 208v/230v, or even 277v. Outside of the U.S., many countries (including Europe) run at 220v/240v. The first consideration for buying a hand dryer is to make sure you are purchasing the dryer with the correct voltage. Some of the newer hand dryers (like World Dryer's SMARTdri or American Dryer's ExtremeAir GXT and EXT) are universal voltage and work with nearly all configurations).
The next thing to check is the circuit size that you are installing the dryer on – and circuits are measured by the amperage capacity. Most hand dryers are anywhere from 7-20 amps (heaters are big energy users – so those without heat run on the high end). If a hand dryer draws 12 amps, you can use a 15 or 20 amp circuit. But if you try to put two 12 amp hand dryers on that same circuit, you can be sure you will blow that circuit if they both get used at the same time!
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I thought I would start this blog with a bit of history. My friend Imogen who makes great gluten free cake introduced me to a group called Handmade is Hot on Facebook. This group has become a valuable resource in my journey through crafting as a business.
After meeting other members of the group at my first craft fair, I met some more members on my birthday.
Sometimes it's easy to hide behind a computer and forget about interaction with others and possible customers. Each time I have met other "hotties" everyone has been really nice and honest.
I can't remember exactly when the discussion started but I wanted to join in with making a blanket for a picnic. With all good intentions I started a crochet granny square blanket. Over 6 months later the blanket hasn't grown much so I thought I sew one, that was an epic fail.
I managed to find something I had already made and off I went to the countryside of Lichfield.
|You can see the house reflected in this picture.
I am very much a city girl and can't drive so don't get out to the countryside very often. But yesterday I made the effort to go Hottie organised event at Curborough crafts and antiques centre. With my hottie badge, blanket, picnic and camera off I went. I took the cross city train line to Lichfield Trent Valley and thought maybe I should of got off the station before. I was given a number for a taxi and I shared it with a lady called Kiki who was going to play the violin at a wedding, how random?
When I got to the venue I wanted to have my hair done in a vintage up do. It's something I have never done before. I really liked it and think I would do it again.
There was loads to see and so I started exploring and taking
pictures. So here is a link to my Flickr photostream
There was lots of Hottie badges around and I was really pleased to put some faces to names/wellies. One conversation that sticks in my head was about social media. I have got presence on Instagram and Pinterest as I thought they would be useful to my brand and I am rather addicted to Instagram. House of Harrie Hattie if you want some help let me know.
I had a lovely day networking with other crafters, hotties and even ran into a colleague from my day job. The music was great and the weather was fantastic.
I have got some inspiration and renewed motivation from going to this event. Great job Lucy.


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Find out how to visit the Hypogeum Malta. Discover one of Malta's oldest burial ground.
It is also known as Hal Saflieni underground burial site with remains dating back to 4000 BC. It was used for many centuries until circa 2500 BC.
It is a cultural asset of outstanding prehistoric importance. It is the only known subterranean structure of the Bronze Age with three levels underneath each other.
It is an unusual location many people want to visit. Booking recommended months before you come for your holiday. Find out more…
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION, HYPOGEUM WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL END OF MARCH. Contact Hypogeum at [email protected] if you have purchased a ticket.
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What do people say about Hypogeum Malta:
"I couldn't quite believe I was standing in such an ancient place, built by people we don't fully understand, who had barely any tools and yet managed to create a decorated temple/tomb that was the resting place for some 7000 people." - 5 Star Review
"We visited the Hypogeum with our 12 and 14 year old kids who loved it. It is not a big space but it is impactful because it brings to life the reality of human existence 6,000 years ago." - 5 Star Review
"We pre-booked tickets on the internet to ensure our visit. Glad we did as they were turning people away when we were there." - 5 Star Review
For those who love history Hypogeum Malta is a must. So if you intend travelling to Malta you have to book much in advance, at last a couple of weeks or months before as you will find that they are booked well in advance. It depends on tourist summer peak times to low season winter times.
Only 8 groups of 10 person each hourly tours have the possibility of buying a ticket. We suggest that you consider booking the tickets from here. Often fully booked from weeks in advance.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Sunday: 09:00 – 16:00 (last tour)
- Last admission 16:00
- Closed on 24th, 25th and 31st December, 1st January and Good Friday.
- Eight Guided tours each day
- Last minute tickets are available for Guided Tours at €40 only for the 12:00 and 16:00 guided tours. These are available the day before from Fort St Elmo (Valletta) and the Gozo Museum of Archaeology (Citadel, Gozo).
- Why go through to such a hustle and waste so much time when you can pre-book your tickets from the comfort of your home by clicking this button.
- Bookings are all 100% SECURE
Enter 'maltainfoguide' in the coupon box to get a 5% discount
Tickets purchased are not refundable or exchangeable.
Guided Tours Tickets
- Adults:
(18 - 59 years of age) - €40.00
- Children: (6 - 11 years of age) - €20.00
- Youth: (including aged 12 - 17) - €25.00
- Seniors: (60 years and over) - €25.00
- Infants (1 – 5 years) – No admission
Audio Visual Show Tickets
There is an option to buy tickets for the audio visual 20 minutes show about the site but with no access to the Hypogeum.
- Adults (18 – 59 years):
- Youths: (including aged 12 - 17) - €3.50
- Students, Concessions - €3.50
- Seniors: (60 years and over) - €3.50
- Infants (1 – 5 years): No admission
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- Firstly select when you would like to attend this tour. Remember, this tour is only done on a Saturday.
- Secondly select the number of adults (€40), teens (€25), children (€20) and/or senior citizens (€25) which will be attending the tour
- Enter 'maltainfoguide' in the coupon box to get a 5% discount
- After you have selected the information, click book now.
- The next step is to fill up a form with your necessary details.
- Choose your payment method then click Confirm Booking.
- Tours start exactly on time. It is important that you arrive 15 minutes before. If arriving exactly on time you might be refused.
- It is a one hour tour. It starts with a small exhibition and a video and then leads into the monument itself with an audio tour. With lighting and music effects it really takes you into a mystic tour giving you an experience not to be missed. You are taken round to all levels. A well worth experience.
- You are advised to wear comfortable shoes especially no slippers since there is high humidity inside the Hypogeum. You will walk on metal walk ways and they might be slippery. Hold well to the handrails and walk slowly. Certain areas might be wet and slippery. No sandals are permitted.
- No filming and photography is permitted inside the premise even without the flash.
- If you have backpacks they will be locked up in lockers before you enter the Hypogeum by staff.
- Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted inside the premises due to health and safety reasons.
- If there are persons who might be sensitive to claustrophobia they might have some discomfort.
- The audiovisual presentation is accessible to wheelchairs within the Visitors Centre. The Hypogeum Malta archaeological underground temple is NOT accessible to wheelchairs due to its shape.
- For visitors who will not be able to use the audio guide provided at the Visitor's Centre may request a written copy of the script in English a week before their visit.
- At the entrance there is a small souvenir shop where you can purchase a souvenir.
Private Car: By car drive up to Paola. There are signs and look for
Hal Saflieni Street lying close to the main Paola Church. Ask around as the
people will be very helpful. You have to look around for parking within the surrounding side streets. It is permitted to part within the white parking
bays only.
Public Transport: Follow the signs from the bus stop. It is around 5 minutes walk away from the Paola Parish church.
- To Ħal Saflieni: 81, 82, 83, 84, 88, 206, X2, X3
- To Valletta: 81, 82, 83, 84, 88
Hop-On Hop-Off Routes: The Red South Route for both sightseeing operators namely Malta Sightseeing & City Sightseeing Malta pass from here with a stop at the main road a munuite walk to the visitors centre.
Since the tour will be with a group and a guide they all start on schedule so leave substantial time to get there in order to be on time.
It was discovered by accident in 1902 by a stone mason who was building the foundations of some houses. Immediately the Museums Department of the time took action where they discovered a wealth of archaeological material. It is situated at Paola in Hal Saflieni Street.
Back to 2017 a new visitors center with a small exhibition and audio-visual show was built to enhance the visitors visit to the Hypogeum.
The upper level is a burial complex where rock was dug out to form burial chambers. Here, remains of more than 7,000 human bones were discovered. The bodies were buried with various ornaments. Stone implements, flint tools, stone, alabaster and clay statuettes, and a great variety of personal ornaments like shell beads and precious stones were found.
The middle level consists of various chambers very smoothly finished, which give the impression of built masonry. The workmanship is all the more impressive when it is considered that the chambers were meticulously carved using only flint and stone tools. Impressive spiral paintings in red ochre are still visible in some areas.
One of the niches in the 'Oracle Chamber' has the characteristic of echoing deep sounds. The carved facade is magnificent and the quality of its architecture is in a remarkable state of preservation.
The chamber known as the Holy of Holies is a huge sculptured area, which looks very much like the megalithic temples built above the ground. More about this site which talks about elongated skulls.
A research is going to be conducted by Associate Professor Ronika Power of Maquarie University, Sydney who will work hand in hand with the local curators of the National Museum of Archaeology and the Prehistoric Sites Department of Heritage Malta.
Hypogeum Malta forms part of the UNESCO underground heritage sites.
Eating: There are various snack bars in the Paola church area
Surrounding Villages: Paola and Tarxien are two villages attached to each other. Other villages in the vicinity which encircle the area, Fgura, Luqa, Marsa and the three cities, Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Bormla.
Cultural Attractions:
- The Tarxien Temples and Hypogeum are about 10 minutes away on foot from each other where you will also find a stop for the hop-on hop-off route buses apart from bus stops for public transport.
- Do not miss to see the Paola Church a few minutes away from the Hypogeum. iT is usually open in the morning.
- The three cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Bormla. Fortifications and many interesting things to see.
Hypogeum Malta is a unique must see attraction.
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The Southern Bwa are known for their tall plank masks and tend to use wood to make their masks. In the late 1800's after the arrival of the French and their Senegalese mercenaries, the Bwa decided God had abandoned them, so they turned to their Nuna neighbors and purchased the rights to use, wear, and carve wooden masks, their costumes, and the songs and dances that go with them.
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TLC suffered a computer meltdown and were forced to cancel their performance at the Australian Open over the weekend.
TLC were forced to axe their performance at the Australian Open on Sunday (28.01.18) due to ''computer difficulties''.
The 'No Scrubs' hitmakers were due to perform with DJ Horizon, but Melbourne was hit with 40-degree heat and caused havoc with their technical equipment.
A spokesperson told the crowd: ''We have had a full computer meltdown tonight and unfortunately TLC cannot sing because they can't sing without their computers.
''But we will issue full refunds for everyone here.''
Band members Tionne 'T-Boz' Watkins and Rozonda 'Chilli' Thomas later took to Twitter to apologises to fans and let them they would be able to receive full refunds.
T-Boz wrote: ''I'm soooooo sorry it was out of our control we're trying to figure something out to make up to you (sic)''
And a Chilli, who had gotten all dressed up for the performance, added: ''Omg we are so sorry ... we were dressed and everything but it was out of pur hands. Like she said we're trying to figure our how to make it up somehow. (sic)''
Fans who were hoping to see the group, can now apply to Tennis Australia to be reimbursed for the price of a Ground Pass ticket for the event.
However, anyone wanting to catch the band in Australia, they will be touring with Boyz II Men, kicking off at The Star Event Arena in Sydney on Wednesday (31.01.18).
We explore the musical culture of Camden as Madness and Amy Winehouse receive their stones on the Music Walk of Fame.
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The Hussain Sagar Lake being situated at a distance of approximately 1.5 kilometers from the city of Hyderabad stands out amongst the very limited number of man-made lakes in the country. It is by virtue of the Hussain Sagar Lake that the association between the cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad had been made feasible.
The Hussain Sagar Lake is affectionately designated as 'Tank Bund'. It is recognized as one of the most sought after tourists hubs of Hyderabad.
The Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad always succeeds to draw a hefty lot of tourists who desire to get in touch with mother nature's true splendor at its glorious best.
This gem of a lake is truly a masterpiece given shape by Hussain Shah Wahi on the tributary of the river named Musi in the year 1562. At that time Ibrahim Quli Qutub Shah was the supreme ruler.
Another brilliant aspect of the Hussain Sagar Lake at Hyderabad is that an entire caboodle of water sports are conducted there that includes yachting and boating which attracts a fairly large number of adventure- seekers.
The appropriate time to visit this tourist hub is from October to March.
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Finding software can be overwhelming. We've helped dozens of salons find salon software so they can manage customers and staff, schedule appointments and track inventory.
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Salon Iris
Salon Iris
Salon Iris features all-in-one cloud-based or on-premise software solutions suitable for booth renters to multi-location hair and nail salons. With mobile and tablet apps, remote access and a custom website with online booking options... Read more
Shedul by Surge Ventures Inc. is a cloud-based appointment scheduling and business management software solution. It offers slot booking, calendar management, product management, service management and a point of sale (POS) functionalities... Read more
Super Salon
Super Salon
SuperSalon is a salon management solution available both in the cloud and as an on-premise system. Key features include sales, payroll and inventory reporting, along with traffic-based staffing and predictive purchasing. SuperSalon... Read more
Rosy Salon
Rosy Salon
Rosy Salon Software by Floydware is a cloud-based salon and spa management solution designed for small and midsize businesses. It offers client scheduling, point-of-sale, inventory management, reporting and marketing within a suite.... Read more
Acuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling
Acuity Scheduling is a web-based appointment scheduling software solution that enables business owners to manage their appointments online. The product caters to the needs of small and midsize organizations, as well as to individual... Read more
SimplyBook.me is a cloud-based scheduling solution designed for service businesses in multiple industries. It provides a booking site so that users can accept online bookings, collect client feedback to optimize revenue and service... Read more
Transcend is a cloud-based suite of applications from ProSolutions Software that is suitable for spas, salons and resorts of all sizes. It offers modules for client management, appointment booking, inventory tracking, marketing, point... Read more
Phorest Salon
Phorest Salon
Phorest is a salon management software solution designed for small and midsize businesses that features appointment bookings, point-of-sale, inventory management and reporting. The software offers cloud-based deployment and a salon-branded... Read more
baxus is a cloud-based salon management solution. Primary features include appointment scheduling, online booking, client detail management, reminders, marketing, stock management, point of sale (POS) and voucher management. Other... Read more
Wellyx is a cloud-based business management solution designed to help gyms and fitness centers manage processes related to memberships, staff, payments, communications, leads and more. The solution comes with a scheduling functionality,... Read more
Booker by MINDBODY is a cloud-based booking solution that provides businesses in cosmetics and wellness industry such as spas and salons, tools, which help them to manage their booking routines, payments, customer interactions and... Read more
Vagaro is a cloud-based salon, spa and fitness business management solution that allows professionals to book appointments and manage various facility roles. It offers an integrated solution to manage bookkeeping, payroll, client databases... Read more
Neko Salon
Neko Salon
Neko Salon is a cloud-based salon management solution for small, midsize and large day spas and hair salons. Primary features include booking management, marketing, sales management, client management, product management and reporting. The... Read more
SmartCoiffeur is a cloud-based salon system that assists hair salons of all sizes with appointment scheduling, time and customer management. Its key features include online payments, session synchronization, and SMS/email notifications. The... Read more
You'reOnTime is a cloud-based spa and salon management solution that helps users manage appointments, marketing and sales operations and online bookings. The solution helps users automate marketing campaigns, email reminders, text... Read more
FlexBooker is a cloud-based appointment management solution that enables users to manage appointments, facilities, classes and service delivery for their customers. The software allows users to make online reservations, schedule staff,... Read more
Simple Salon
Simple Salon
Simple Salon is a cloud-based salon management solution for small, midsize and large day spas and hair salons. Primary features include SMS messaging, online booking management, marketing, accounting and reporting. The SMS messaging... Read more
Reservio is a cloud-based appointment scheduling and online booking solution that enables users to create, accept and manage appointments. The solution caters to the needs of nonprofit organizations and small to midsize businesses.... Read more
BookSteam is an online appointment scheduling solution. It offers business and customer-facing functionality so that customers/clients can schedule appointments online, while businesses can manage these appointments on the backend.... Read more
SimpleSpa is a cloud-based salon and spa management solution for small, midsize and large day spas, beauty and hair salons. Primary features include online booking management, marketing, appointment management, product management,... Read more
Salon software helps salon owners and independent styling professionals manage day-to-day business operations. Among other things, the software automates:
- Appointment booking and scheduling
- Customer interactions
- Secure storage of customer data
- Monitoring inventory usage
- Appointment confirmations
- Staff management
- The creation and delivery of effective marketing campaigns
This guide can help potential buyers find the best salon software for their needs. Here's what we'll cover:
What Is Salon Software?
Common Functionality of Salon Software
Benefits of Salon Management Software
What Type of Buyer Are You?
Market Trends to Understand
What Is Salon Software?
Salon software is any tool that helps salon owners and operators manage their business operations. These software can handle point-of-sale transactions, employee scheduling, appointment bookings and marketing.
Professionals working in the salon industry are often so occupied with helping customers that, at times, it can be difficult for them to manage multiple customer appointments. This problem is exacerbated during peak hours.
That's where salon management software can help. A salon management solution helps salon professionals manage their appointments and easily reschedule appointments or take requests for new ones, which can help maximize the efficiency and profitability of their business.
Common Functionality of Salon Management Software
Most salon management software solutions come with some or all of the following capabilities:
|Appointment management
|Enables users to book, reschedule or follow up on appointments on the fly by using an intuitive drag and drop interface. Certain solutions allow users to confirm appointments via SMS text messaging.
|Marketing campaigns
|Allows users to execute SMS or email-based marketing campaigns to help bring customers back to the salon. These campaigns can include promotional packages, membership programs and loyalty cards or gift coupons.
|Billing and POS processing
|Enables users to generate bills and process payments through multiple methods, including cash, debit and credit cards or electronic wallets. The feature also allows customers to redeem gift coupons or services using a POS (point-of-sale) solution.
|Generates reports on customer satisfaction by stylist or service categories, effectiveness of marketing campaigns, tracks staff performance and evaluates revenue trends.
|Customer management
|Allows users to capture useful information about customers that help in supporting marketing campaigns. It includes features such as capturing customer feedback, segmenting and categorizing customers and tracking customer spend.
|Staff management
|Enables business owners to track key employee metrics, such as customer satisfaction and retention, employee availability and employee schedules.
Benefits of Salon Management Software
Salon owners can realize multiple benefits as a result of adopting salon management software, including:
Centralizing customer information. Keeping a track of customer information is vital for salon owners since this data can be used to generate targeted campaigns to increase customer loyalty. Salon management systems offer centralized storage of customer data, including customer contact details, important dates, service history, membership information and loyalty points and gift voucher usage details. This software also allows for the scheduled backup of customer data.
Streamlining appointments. Styling professionals often find it challenging to manage customer appointments during peak hours. Without the right software in place, they can risk double-booking appointments, which can lead to lost customers. Salon management software enables easy appointment scheduling, single-touch rescheduling and the ability to confirm appointments with customers so time isn't wasted.
What Type of Buyer Are You?
Choosing the right salon or spa software depends on the size of the business. Consider the following buyer types:
Small businesses and individual professionals. Small businesses typically operate in individual capacities or as small establishments with five employees or less. For businesses where managing daily appointments is the top priority, a salon management solution that focuses primarily on appointment management will typically suffice. For those businesses with employees that are constantly on the go, a web-based solution may be ideal, particularly one that has a mobile app or is mobile-friendly.
Midsize businesses. As businesses grow in size and volume, it becomes especially important to be able to capture customer data. This data can be analyzed and segmented further to generate targeted marketing campaigns that focus on customer loyalty and retention. An ideal solution for these types of businesses should have the ability to offer customer management and marketing campaign management features, in addition to an appointment scheduling feature.
Large enterprises. Large enterprises require software that help them perform multiple tasks from the same interface. These tasks include tracking inventory, creating work-orders with the vendor to replenish stocks, POS billing and gift card management, employee attendance tracking, trainings management and extensive reporting capabilities. For these types of businesses, a modular salon management solution that gives them the option to pick and choose modules according to their company's needs is an ideal solution .Cloud-based solutions may be preferred because they often have lower maintenance costs than on-premise solutions.
Market Trends to Understand
Booth rental model. Some salon and spa professionals are shifting focus towards a booth rental model, where owners of a salon provide all of the necessary equipment and products, and third-party professionals can pay to rent out a booth in which to conduct their business. These third-party professionals then pay periodic rent to the owners for the use of their premises, typically like a serviced office. The booth rental model offers far-reaching benefits to all the stakeholders in the model's value chain: It helps booth owners earn regular income without incurring marketing or training expenditures, and styling professionals get to set their own business terms and choose their preferred product line(s) without heavy capital expenditures. The customers eventually benefit by having convenient access to their favorite stylist.
Predictive purchasing. Salon enterprises can capture a good chunk of customer data through software, but most salon management systems do not feature advanced big data analytics capabilities that can predict consumer buyer behavior and help personalize client experience and deals to drive sales. As such, several vendors have started to integrate their salon management systems with analytics tools that study buying behaviors and compare it with larger datasets to predict buying patterns.


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MANILA, Philippines – Moody's Investors Service said yesterday the tariff liberalization among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is "credit positive" as this would increase trade activities and boost economic growth.
"Greater intra-regional trade is credit positive for the region given that growth in other key export markets, such as China, is slowing," Rahul Ghosh, vice president and senior research analyst at Moody's said in a report.
"The virtual elimination of cross-border tariffs has helped drive intra-regional trade to record highs… the relative strength of intra-Asean trade, which accounts for roughly 24.2 percent of the region's total, will reduce the vulnerability of member states to external shocks," he added.
Ghosh said Asean has earlier concluded a number of free trade agreement and other related arrangements since 2007. These include separate agreements signed under the Asean-Korea Free Trade Area, the Asean-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Asean-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area, and an investment pact under the Asean-China Free Trade Area and the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreement.
Aside from increase in trade, these arrangements also contributed to the increase in foreign direct investments to the region, the economist said.
"However, members of Asean have made little headway on a number of important elements of the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community) blueprint, including eliminating non-tariff barriers, and increasing regional labor mobility and financial liberalization," Ghosh said.
Moody's rater said there has been an increase in non-tariff barriers in Asia and even in other economies since the global financial crisis of 2008, bringing more impediments to trade activities.
Labor mobility, meanwhile, remains a stumbling block to the region's integration as more members impose stricter immigration requirements, the report said.
"Furthermore, while economic integration will create employment opportunities for Asean workers, the International Labor Organization and Asian Development Bank note that they will not fully benefit unless they have appropriate skills and other necessary conditions are in place," Ghosh said. –Kathleen Martin (The Philippine Star)
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