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For any type of outbound lead generation it's important to always start at the start – and that's who you're targeting your calls towards.
If you or your teams are spending valuable time contacting people who CAN'T use you, DON'T need you, or who WON'T see your worth – well, that's a lot of time and energy wasted.
So how do you identify the best target market?
Well there is a LOT to consider, but not to worry – based on our years of experience & hundreds of successful campaigns, Easy Leads have put together what we feel are the best building blocks to follow to get you on the right track.
The first thing EVERYONE needs to know is who they can help, and why. So I want you, right now to ask yourself –
What frustration, challenge or problem does your service or product solve?
Example 1:
Let's say you're in the solar industry, selling solar panels to businesses. The people who purchase your products will be those suffering pain from high electricity costs.
They will be the individuals in the company who have the personal challenge of keeping the companies spending down as part of their job role.
The problem that your company can solve is budget and cash flow frustrations, and the person experiencing this frustration is going to be a Director of a small company or a CFO of a medium one.
Example 2:
Let's say you're in the Printing industry, selling banners, posters and marketing material. The people who purchase your products would be those suffering pain from low revenue from under exposure or lack of brand awareness, challenges with company growth etc.
They will be the individuals in the company who have the personal challenge of keeping the companies brand awareness top of mind for their prospects, clients and staff.
The problem that your company can solve is hitting growth and sales targets, and the person experiencing this frustration is going to be a Director of a small company or a Marketing/Sales manager of a medium one.
"Who, What, Why, When, Where, How"
Each of these sections needs to work seamlessly with one another. They need to be thought of more as a whole than as separate considerations because each choice will have a direct effect on the others, so they need to be perfectly aligned with each other.
I'm going to start by giving you a basic idea of what each one encompasses and then tell how you can use them to make well informed, collective decisions around your needs.
"Who" encompasses multiple areas:
- Industry of company, Size of company, Level of Decision Maker within the company/Individual Position of Decision Maker within the company, Area/location of the company you are calling, Area/location of the companies head office you are calling.
Industry of company: There are 17 major industry codes (ANZSIC codes) that a company can fall under, and from those 17 there is a breakdown of approximately 480 more specific codes, which actually again break down to a total list of 2,737 choices.
An example of this would be "Retail Trade" as a major code, then "Clothing Retailing" as a specific code, then "Baby Wear" as a further breakdown specification.
Size of company: This can be in either the amount of full time employed staff, or in revenue/turnover per year.
Example: From 10 to 300 employees, 50+ employees, 2 to 5 Million turnover per year, under 500k turnover per year.
Level of Decision Maker within the company: This refers to the person who will have the final say in purchasing your services or products. Is it the CEO, CFO, a Director, an operations manager, HR department, accounts department, IT department, etc.
Individual Position of Decision Maker within the company: Let's say the answer to the above is the HR, or accounts – who in that team will be saying yes? Will it be the HR Director or the Learning and Development manager within the HR dept?
Area/location of the company you are calling: This is normally postcode based but depends on where staff are located. For example you don't want to spend 2 hours driving to every appointment, or flying out to bookings when there are some to be made closer to your company's home base. For those who don't need a face to face meeting consider location as a cost – if you have to mail an item or shipping is required then where is cheaper for you to send it and the prospect to buy it?
Area/location of the companies head office you are calling: Don't forget that often chains, franchises and larger global and international companies often have head offices that make most of the major business decisions. These head office are often based overseas too, so do your research.
Things to consider with "WHO":
Some Industries are MORE targeted then others
Some sizes of companies are MORE targeted then others (SME's)
Some Areas are MORE targeted then others – see WHERE
Some levels of Decision Makers have the same challenge for example right now IT departments are the one most hammered with cold calls
So for example calling IT managers in SME's in the Sydney CDB would be a bad idea, even with an AMAZING product if you can't speak to many Decision Makers due to the fact that they no longer will take cold calls, there is little chance of running a successful campaign.
"Who" encompasses only the below areas:
- Homeowner/renter, age, single income, combined income, equity, employment status, Area/location, pool/no pool, education level, car ownership, credit card type, bank with, wine drinker, dog owner
"What" is comprised of the below:
- Service offering – What do you have to offer the specific people and companies that you will be contacting. Why, when a need and/or want is discovered should they choose you – not a competitor? A service offering can include a deal (to get you in the door – NOT to get a sale) examples can be a free audit for their current set up, identifying gaps or unneeded cost that you could assist with/improve, a free consultation or training session to assist with one section of their businesses or frustration they might be experiencing etc. Use a service offering as a chance to demonstrate your value and knowledge in your field.
"Why" is comprised of the below:
Why them? Finding the biggest opportunities via the smallest amount of effort
- If you are B2C targeting 1 appointment means 1 opportunity, but if you could target businesses, 1 appointment could mean hundreds or more opportunities with that same amount of effort being initially made to get in the door.
An example of this would be:
A bookkeeper/accountant that wants to be targeting tradies, where 1 booking would only mean 1 opportunity. Instead they could target associations of tradies – who have large member lists – making themselves a preferred or recommend provider to members, and turning a single appointment with the right person into much more than a single opportunity.
Another example of this could be:
A local yoga studio – targeting consumers for classes.
If instead they could contact local business and offer to run a FREE class or workshop just for their staff – again that turns a single opportunity into many.
"When" is comprised of the below:
When is the best time to contact the people you are targeting?
- Days, times, time of year etc.
Things to keep in mind are things like
- Budgets – when are the funds given and allocated to services.
- Time – are the Decision Makers more likely to work early or late? Try different times to establish the best ones.
- Is there a pickup in interest in your services at holiday times (can what you do be utilised as a Christmas gift for example) at EOFY, in the new year etc.
- Public holidays – Now it is actually Illegal to call a mobile or landline with a cold call on a public holiday – so make sure you check the state you are calling into before making any calls! Businesses are exempt from this but keep in mind most will be closed. The day before or after however – people are in good spirits and usually happier to talk.
"Where" is comprised of the below:
Some Areas are MORE targeted then others –
- Not just by your competitors but for any type of cold calling. For example Sydney is the most targeted for ANY type of cold call Australia wide with Melbourne at a close second.
- CDB and metro areas of each state are more called than their surrounding areas, but the more rural areas are rarely touched.
- Where are the companies that you need to reach located? How far are you willing to travel to meet with them before the expenditure outweigh the benefits?
"How" is comprised of the below:
- When can you consistently dedicate the time for calls?
- When can you consistently dedicate the time for appointments?
- When can you consistently dedicate the time for following up meetings?
- When can you consistently dedicate the time for nurturing your prospects?
Outbound calls need consistency to build and keep momentum, develop a pipeline and nurture the colder records. We recommend no less than 4 hours (of consistent calling – not an hour here and there) per day Monday to Friday each week without any interruptions.
How will you manage your time and diary to allow for bookings, follow ups and new clients? Be prepared to be busy and have a plan on how to manage growth.


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Also this year Fruit Logistica 2018, a reference point for the global fruit and vegetable industry, was a great success. An international fair with over 3000 exhibitors that turns Berlin for 3 days into the world capital of the production and distribution chain of fruit and vegetables. Adriatica presented at its stand the new 2018 catalog, constantly enriched with products with a high technological content such as Biostimulants and Physiological Activators. Professional visitors, increasingly attentive to the needs of final consumers, require an eco-sustainable product with a low environmental impact. It is for this reason that some of Adriatica's specialties have been highly appreciated, such as: the Kodens Line with the newcomer Kodens Cu S - Gel Formulation, the Bioactivated Nutrient Line and the K-BIO Line.

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What's to Love: Located about 2 hours east of Seattle with less rain, more sunshine, and a lifetime-worth of outdoor recreation, the small town of Leavenworth is the "Bend, Oregon" of Washington state. If that were not enough, Leavenworth is one of the most family-friendly towns I've ever visited. While gas is cheap, I highly recommend taking the family on a 5-hour drive for some exciting winter fun including (depending on your experience): snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, backcountry skiing, ice climbing, alpine climbing, downhill skiing, sledding, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, and some of the wildest tubing you'll ever experience!
Sure, you could just drive up to Mt. Hood; however, Leavenworth provides a small, Bavarian-style village that will make you feel like you're on a trip in the alps (well…almost!). All the winter activities can be had right in town or within a 45 minute drive. This town provides a cozy, winter wonderland that you just can't experience at larger destinations.Read More


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Those working at financial firms Goldman Sachs, Nomura Securities and RBC Capital Markets might have enjoyed a luxury car show of Lotuses, Aston Martins, and more last week.
The pricey cars filled the World Financial Center nearby their offices for Motorexpo's fourth annual vehicle show hosted by Brookfield.
And we hear that several of the car makers let the Wall Street employees who dropped by sit in the driver's seat.
Manufacturers showing off their hot new rides at the car show included Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ferrari, Fiat, Ford, GMC, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lotus, Mercedes‐Benz and and MINI.
The show ran from September 18th to the 23rd.
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Hi all,
I will not write much on this topic here, but I would just like to have it registered, because there are already many discussions on the Internet, about this misunderstood that Ovi Store is requiring Java Verified certificate for all its candidate applications.
To sum up all the discussions, Ovi Store does NOT require that applications go through Java Verified process before being submitted. However, it just requires that every application be signed by Verisign or Thawte, for instance.
Java Verified is a very expensive testing process (~$175 per device), which is totally impracticable for independent developers, which, most of times, just upload their free applications in order to become popular on Internet, show their skills or merely get a better job. However, for those developers still interested in Ovi Store, be prepared to expend ~$500 to sign their applications. That's the average price charged by Verisign, for instance, to sing an application for one year period.
I believe that Nokia made the right decision!
To have more details on this discussion, see the links below:
See you in the next post...
This is the blog of J2ME Group on LinkedIn, which is intended to professionals, developers and enthusiasts that want to expand and share their knowledge and experience on this outstanding platform for mobile applications development.
Jul 4, 2009
Ovi Store and Java Verified: False Alarm
Posted by Ernandes Mourão Júnior at 12:36 PM
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Apart from the current Euro 50 for publisher one time registration, does a publisher need to pay fees for each application they submit to ovi store?
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Just take a moment to ponder this beginning thought: "That which you believe becomes your world." – Richard Matheson
I came a cross this quote the other day and it really captured my attention. I found myself stuck on it for an unusual amount of time. It was as if my mind was having a little tug-of-war over the validity of what this quote was saying. Part of me was yelling "No way!", but there was this other part that was quietly saying, "Um, hello, yeah!" Ultimately I have to admit it is an extremely accurate description of how our worlds are shaped.
Simply put, we are indeed in the driver's seat of our own reality. We get to decide our attitude and beliefs every day. We can pick our reactions to all our daily events/happenings. We get to choose how we respond to others. And just think for a moment how often in any given day we get to make such decisions! How can we argue that we are not in charge of our own reality?!
A rather commonplace example to consider: When you're driving to work in the morning and some random driver cuts you off, you have a choice. You can respond in a manner that indicates your anger and frustration (i.e. honking your horn, flipping them off, yelling obscenities at them from your car as if they can hear you, etc.) OR you can choose something a bit more neutral or even compassionate (i.e. continue about the business of driving to work, maybe have a momentary thought whereby you hope that person's rush is not due to some major emergency, you might take a moment to send them a kind thought or prayer for their safety and the safety of others driving near them, etc.). The bottom line is you have a choice as to what that momentary interaction means to you in your world….you get to choose how it will impact you.
And part of that choice, I believe, involves considering the purpose or cause of that interaction. In other words, using the example of the driver cutting you off on your way to work, it means recognizing that most likely the driver did not cut you off because he/she has some issue with you personally. I mean let's be honest, the driver did not get out of bed that morning with the sole purpose of cutting you off. The fact that he/she cut you off was most likely nothing personal. It is more likely that the driver was distracted in some way or was in such a hurry that he/she did not even really notice you or misjudged the timing of the situation. And that's an important distinction to keep in mind when you are choosing your response. When we believe something was done to us for a "personal" reason we, understandably, get a bit defensive and/or upset, and as such we tend to respond in less than favorable ways. On the contrary, if we have compassion for the other person and don't assume it was a personal attack of any sort, we can have a more neutral or even caring response. Either way, the reaction we choose will stay with us for some time and greatly influence our reality for a good portion of the day, and as such influence our attitude as well.
Sometimes I wonder if we haven't brainwashed our society to believe that everyone is out to get or hurt them in some way…you know, the old conspiracy theory thinking. I think the example of how we respond when a driver cuts us off illustrates that quite clearly. More often than not I have seen people jump to the conclusion that it was some kind of personal attack against them, and if we believe the person cut us off intentionally to hurt us in some way, then that is the realty from which we will operate when we respond.
So what's the takeaway? You can be whatever you want to be. You really, truly can. As Richard Matheson's quote points out, our world is that which we believe. We have control here. Put another way, we make of our situation whatever it is that we make of it, period. If we've decided a situation is stressful, it will be stressful. If we've decided that a situation is no big deal, then it isn't. Sounds simple enough, doesn't it? And yet in the midst of the daily grind it's a truth that is quickly forgotten…but it's a truth nonetheless. Think of the power you have as a result though. If you want happiness in your life, you have the ability to have it. What a powerful and freeing concept!
So is life half full or half empty in your world? Do you have lemons or are you making lemonade? How ever you want to put it, what is the reality you create on a daily basis? I would challenge you to stretch yourself and work to make your reality just a little more positive with each passing day. Choose to be the light, not the darkness, in your own world and that of others as well.


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We're used to hearing how Apple makes an absolute hatful of money, and that it's sitting on a massive war chest of cash, but this really puts it in perspective: Apple generates more profit than Microsoft, Google, Facebook, Amazon, Yahoo, and eBay combined. Holy crap.
New figures out of Statisa indicate Apple pulls in some £26 billion in profit, which is around £4.5 billion more than the big six above all lumped into one pot. That's insane. Not only that, but it's considerably larger than even the PC giants, Intel, IBM, Lenovo, Acer, Asus, HP and Dell, who together generate just £12 billion. Hell, Walt Disney, News Corp, TimeWarner, Viacom, and Comcast combined only generate about the same £12 billion too.
To put that in perspective, Apple could hire the world's highest paid footballer, Lionel Messi, on about £27.5 million a year, 945 times over. In fact, Apple could probably just buy the whole of a Premiership with profits alone. That really is incredible. [Statista via TechRadar]


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Today marks 32 weeks pregnant at 32 years old…with 2 on the way! I've been pretty stoked to get to this mini-milestone just to be able to say that :). My real milestone is getting to 34-38 weeks and I feel confident we'll get there. As my mama-friends have said, "Every day's a win!"
I've done my best to mentally prepare for both delivery options and for any labor plans to change quickly if need be for the twins' safety. We'll just see what happens on "game day!" So far, we're all doing really well. As of yesterday, both babies are in the head-down position (exactly what I want for labor – woohoo!), but our girl (Baby B) is quite the little gymnast in there showing off all kinds of movements, twists, turns, and positions…so who knows how she'll be on delivery day.
They were both measured for their "growth scan" a week ago, so by now our boy is likely well over 4.5 pounds (ahead of schedule!) and our girl is around 4 pounds (right on track). Heart rates are awesome, fluid levels are normal, and they've even been seen on ultrasounds doing some "practice breathing"…which apparently they should be doing right about now. I'm so proud of them! Just a few more weeks to go now. The 3rd trimester has its ups and mild downs, but overall I'm really happy.
The good:
- no back pain at all – thank you, bed rest!!!
- food all the time – I don't mind it 😉
- the babies are now able to hear and recognize voices – Sean & I chat it up with them all the time!
- they've even started to have dreams apparently!
The "meh":
- hellooo heartburn – especially in the middle of the night, even when I watch what I eat for dinner! No escaping it.
- trying to sleep is a mess – between heartburn, growing pains, and having to get up to pee every 2 hours…it's not ideal, but at least it's starting to prepare me for the sleep deprivation ahead!
- out of breath – sorry to anyone who has a conversation with me, because I need to stop and take a few breaths like every other sentence.
- contractions…which are normal, just uncomfortable.
I cannot wait to meet our two little miracles!
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The hot yoga I do is not Bikram. It's an offshoot and it's offered in a room heated with infrared heat. This is a large part of why I decided to try it. Infrared heat has detoxifying effects on the body that surpass any other form of heat. My logic went something like this: It doesn't even matter if I do any of the poses – I'll be getting a health benefit simply by being in the room. It worked. It got me in the door to try something new.
I have come to enjoy these classes very much and every class I go to reinforces for me why I will never recommend hot yoga to any of my patients:
1. There is very little attention to form.
What mention there is on occasion is often misguided. Many of the instructors are young and likely unfamiliar with injured and aging bodies. I spend much of my time focusing on pulling back – keeping my movements small and calculated and often doing something different from the rest of the class – something that I know is mechanically more sound for my body.
2. The heat is extremely seductive
It takes a very self aware person with much experience with biomechanics to know where the limits are to keep from pushing too far into the postures. Not only does the body become more pliable but there is less feedback from the warmed muscles and tendons about what is truly safe.
3. Heat tolerance is simply very individual
Even people who like to be warm don't necessarily take well to increasing their heart rate in 105 deg. Farenheit. I am a good sweater. The moisture on every inch of my skin helps keep me cool during these workouts. Many people don't have the same capacity for sweat over every inch of their body and people with that sort of constitution risk over heating.
I will continue to go to hot yoga when I can – it amounts to one day a week, two days at the most, and that's interspersed with the mainstay of walks with my dog and visits to the gym where there's swimming and resistance training…and only when the weather is perfect there's a bicycle and a promise of wind on my face that calls my name.
For me it will always be about balance – whether that's a one legged pose or juggling sufficient sleep with adequate nutrients with demands of life and the expectations or compassion we extend ourselves.


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Weight increases each set (denoted by commas), and implement may be whatever allows for the most weight in the best position. Begin at a moderate, challenging weight and end as heavy as possible; Regardless of implement or weight, each set should be difficult, violent, and structurally sound.
Then, as quickly as possible:
Sprint of 1/2 bodyweight in calories on Airdyne
(Immediately and aggressively followed by the same number of)
"Tall slam ball" @ 8lb. W, 12lb. M
Straight jump @ 10lb. W, 15lb. M (use bumper plate)
Bodyweight row
200 Jumprope
1/2 bodyweight: Exactly 50% of what your body currently weighs. Check, don't guess. You will always guess low.
Indulge any transitional impulses/ needs you have (arms only, arms + legs, legs only, underhand grip… ) except the one telling you to stop.
If you stop: Exit the bike, next person starts, you re-start from the beginning, no matter where you were in the process. Mind your mind, complete your task; Finishing spent is far better than starting twice.
Push-up reminder: Scale accordingly to ensure both progress and safety; Leave the ego out of the equation- excellent, scaled push-ups are far better than crappy, broken "unscaled" ones.
And then, "Time under tension":
Accumulate 5 minutes in a strong, accurate plank position + 25 calories Airdyne @ cool-down pace
Brief rest as needed during accumulation. Hold hard, make progress; Trick the position, and the next time you need it, it will trick you back.
Reminder! (Almost) all movements referenced above are demonstrated and noted on our Movement Library. Please use them to your advantage! No guessing!


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"I will go in unto the Altar of God
To God, Who giveth joy to my youth"
Tridentine Community News by Alex Begin (December 13, 2015):
December 13, 2015 – Third Sunday of Advent
The New Anglican Ordinariate Missal
The Anglican Ordinariate is the canonical structure created by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI to allow members of the Church of England to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church while preserving some of their prayer and cultural traditions.
Three Ordinariates serve various parts of the globe, operating much like dioceses: England, Wales, and Scotland are covered by the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham. The United States and Canada are the territory of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter. Australia and Japan are the domain of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross. The U.S. Ordinariate is an evolution of the "Pastoral Provision", a similar, predecessor initiative to accommodate Anglican converts and priests in North America, albeit without the diocese-like structure.
Membership in the Ordinariate is restricted to former members of the Anglican, Episcopalian, Methodist, or AME Churches in the U.S., and to former members of any Protestant Church in Great Britain linked to the Church of England, including Lutherans and Methodists. One who is already a member of the Roman Catholic Church may not join the Ordinariate, though all Catholics are welcome to fulfill their obligations and receive the Sacraments at an Ordinariate Parish.
Despite all of its doctrinal confusion, the Anglican Church has to be given credit for maintaining a high standard of liturgy in many of its parishes. Indeed, many Anglican services look more "Catholic" than many Catholic Masses. Particularly in England, a significant number of priests and congregations have elected to join the Ordinariate. Many prominent Ordinariate priests have become celebrants and proponents of the Extraordinary Form, notably Fr. John Hunwicke and Fr. James Bradley. The home church of the Ordinariate in London, Our Lady of the Assumption & St. Gregory, now hosts a weekly Wednesday 6:00 PM Tridentine Mass organized by Juventútem London.
But all this leaves open the question of what the Ordinariate's own liturgy should be. During its formative years, Ordinariate priests have celebrated a provisional liturgy, which incorporates elements of both Anglican worship and the Latin Rite Catholic Mass. At long last, however, the Vatican has approved Divine Worship: The Missal, the first official Missal for the Anglican Ordinariate, for use beginning on the First Sunday of Advent, 2015.
Why is this important to Catholics who favor the Traditional Latin Mass? Though it is celebrated in English, not Latin, the Ordinariate Missal is the first liturgical book to come out of Rome after Vatican II which embraces in many ways the structure and traditions of the Extraordinary Form.
Fr. Allan McDonald, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Macon, Georgia, wrote an analysis of the Ordinariate Missal on his liturgically-oriented Southern Orders blog. Some of the highlights he and others have pointed out:
Mass is celebrated ad oriéntem, and the priest kisses the altar each time before turning away from it towards the congregation.
- Mass begins with the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar, including Psalm 42.
- The seasons of Septuagésima, Passiontide (with its omitted Glória Patri), Sundays After Epiphany, Sundays After Trinity (Pentecost), and Ember and Rogation Days are part of the calendar.
- The Introit is called the Introit (not Entrance Antiphon) and follows the structure of the Tridentine Mass Introit.
- The Tridentine Offertory Prayers and rubrics are part of the Mass [photo above by Fr. James Bradley].
- The Dies Iræ is included in the Requiem Mass.
- Hierarchical English is used, with "Thees" and "Thous".
- The roles of Deacon and Subdeacon in a Solemn High Mass are defined.
It is not unreasonable to hope that the precedent set by the publication of this reverent Missal, respectful of Catholic tradition, will influence future updates to or options allowed in the Ordinary Form Missal. It is a perfect example of the influence the EF can have on the OF, as suggested by Pope Benedict.
New Bishop for the Ordinariate of St. Peter
Until now, each regional Ordinariate has been overseen by an "Ordinary" – a priest who is not a bishop. [A forthcoming episode of Extraordinary Faith will feature an interview with Msgr. Keith Newton, the Ordinary for England.] One of the challenges has been that many Ordinariate priests are married, but no Bishop can be married, thus the supply of potential bishops is limited. The situation changed on November 24, when Pope Francis appointed Monsignor Steven Lopes of the Archdiocese of San Francisco as the first Bishop for an Ordinariate, in this case the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter, based in Houston. Bishop-designate Lopes was selected in part because of the time he spent in Rome serving as executive coordinator of the Vatican commission Anglicánæ Traditiónes, which designed the new Ordinariate Missal. Only age 40, Bishop-designate Lopes' youth and enthusiasm for tradition bodes well for the future of Sacred Tradition within the broader Church.
Tridentine Masses This Coming Week
- Mon. 12/14 7:00 PM: Low Mass at St. Josaphat (Feria of Advent)
- Tue. 12/15: No Mass at Holy Name of Mary [Church is hosting a concert]


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We live in a world of beautiful clothing, where a "standard" also exists. This benchmark, also known as the norm, is the guideline for rising designers to branch off of. But what happened to being different eccentric?!
Bjork, a consistently eccentric dresser
Fact: Following the crowd, or the norm, is not always a great path.
With attitude and radical ideas, designers can create a line of clothes that are wearable, very different, and as lovely as ever. Which designers are those, you ask? I've been browsing on the world wide web, and two designers have caught my eye with their unique ability to spice things up and go beyond the norm.
1. Savant
You can call it strange, you can call it beautiful, but it is definitely a noteworthy take on fashion.
The style of the skirt might not be distinctive, but the sheerness certainly is! It constantly questions you: "Do I wear hot pants underneath? Is this appropriate? Will I look ridiculous?" Possibly, but who cares.
This silk set is recognizable because of its 50s inspired look (ie. highwaisted hot pants), but the pattern and the look of it is still very modern.
I love this skirt. It reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are! Sure many current designers have created a hairy skirt, but I honestly cannot say I've seen one that looks as elegant and well put together as this one.
This suede, long-sleeved top is unquestionably different. It might be too warm, but it could be a very enchanting top to wear during the fall and winter. It's not a suede jacket, so you can't take it off!
2. Obesity and Speed
You know a designer has bright ideas when a season's collection from two different years look completely unrelated. Last year, Obesity and Speed's line was… well very cheerful. This year's upcoming season of fall, with its contrasting darker and already-edgy feel, is still girl-loving just with a bit of death-related tees. What I'm showing you isn't the fall line, but the spring 2010 line shows the same message.
Very cheerful… but still very basic. The message comes across as dark but different at the same time (even slightly eerie…)
I find this top to be adorably unfamiliar. Usually, girls look for tops that show skin, such as their midriff, but who would have thought that exposing your shoulder blades would look so lush.
This gloomy cobweb dress is fragile and very special. The back exposure is elegant yet subtle, and the color is charming.
Here's a dare for you. Go beyond the norm, and buy a piece of clothing that you would never imagine yourself wearing. If you follow through with this dare, comment/email me and let me know what you found!
"In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." -Coco Chanel


text: Deal for UK's Typhoon jets is the second major warplane purchase Qatar has made since June [File: AFP] Qatar has signed an agreement to buy 24 Typhoon fighter jets from Britain, the second major defence deal signed by Doha during its lengthy diplomatic dispute with its Gulf neighbours. Qatar's defence chief Khalid bin Mohammed al-Attiyah and his British counterpart Michael Fallon signed a "statement of intent" for the UK to sell the planes, according to statements released by London and on social media. "This will be the first major defence contract with Qatar, one of the UK's strategic partners," Fallon said. "This is an important moment in our defence relationship and the basis for even closer defence cooperation between our two countries. "We also hope that this will help enhance security within the region across all Gulf allies." RELATED: US and Qatar seal $12bn deal for F-15 fighter jets The Eurofighter Typhoon is a joint project between British defence group BAE Systems, France's Airbus, and Italy's Finmeccanica. WATCH: Qatar emir on first foreign trip since GCC crisis The value of the aircraft deal was not released. BAE agreed in 2014 to supply Saudi Arabia with 72 Typhoon jets in a deal worth $6bn. The British ambassador to Qatar, Ajay Sharma, said on Twitter the deal is a "major step" in defence relations between the countries. The development was also confirmed by the official Qatar News Agency on Sunday. In June this year, it was announced that Qatar had agreed to buy F-15 jets from the US in a $12bn deal. And in 2016, Qatar agreed to buy 24 Dassault Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal worth a reported $8bn. The weapon sales come after Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt cut ties with Qatar on June 5, accusing it of backing "extremism" and fostering ties with their rival, Iran. Qatar has repeatedly denied the charges, claiming the dispute is an attack on its sovereignty. The crisis has put the region on edge and prompted Turkey to send troops to Doha in a sign of support. Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates While both sides in the dispute have ruled out the use of force, some ordinary Qataris say they worry about the possibility of military action. Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, the main mediator in the Gulf dispute, said earlier this month military action had been "stopped". In a joint statement, the blockading nations expressed regret about the Kuwaiti emir's comments. "The military option was not and will not be [used] in any circumstance," it said. WATCH: Gulf crisis explained, 100 days after anti-Qatar blockade SOURCE: News agencies Middle East Qatar United Kingdom Security


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Clint Black and music industry executive Mike Kraski have joined forces to launch Equity Records, a company designed to challenge the business model used by major labels. Black and Kraski are creating the new imprint with veteran manager Jim Morey and financial expert Charles Sussman as a partnership between artists and the label.
Black, the first artist signed to Equity, will release a new single in October and a CD in February. Black last year exited RCA, his label home since his 1989 debut album, Killin' Time.
Black, Morey and Sussman say they had been discussing new ways to operate a record label when Kraski left his job as executive vice president and general manager of Sony Music Nashville in May after a corporate restructuring. Kraski, a 27-year veteran of the music industry, and Black worked together on Buddy Jewell's recently released debut album. Black produced the Sony project as part of Jewell's prize as the winner of the Nashville Star TV competition.
Explaining the concept behind Equity, Kraski says, "By definition, equity denotes fairness, as well as ownership. An artist who signs with Equity Records will experience both. They will have ownership in everything they create. Our goal is to become a viable option for an artist. … As such, we will strive to redefine as well as refine the current business model, keeping those elements that work well and searching for improvements where they are needed."
Black is a member of the Recording Artists Coalition, a group of artists calling attention to the business practices of record labels. He says Equity will provide artists greater control of their artistic and financial future.
Black tells CMT News, "I'm going to defy any artist — whether they've had the kind of success I've had or just starting out — to find any proposition available to them that's more exciting than Equity Records … to think that this record company will be owned as much by the artist as anyone else. The artists will own their own masters [master recordings], they'll get paid full rate — things like that. That's exactly what guys like me dream about someday — and it's happening now."
Equity will be a country label, but Kraski tells CMT News, "I think it's going to be artists who have a really strong sense of who they are. That's what we're looking for. We have enough of manufactured assembly-line kind of artists who are safe and politically correct. I want artists who are real and honest, and I want them to be allowed to convey themselves with all the warts and scars and flaws that they have — because that's what's relatable. That's what everyone really wants to see and what makes them interesting."


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Atlantic Hotel
Set in its own tropical gardens, on the wide stretch of sandy beach less than a kilometre from the centre of Banjul.
The Atlantic Hotel is located along a charming 50 kilometre coastline of The Gambia, in a fantastic location just seconds from the beach and a short walk from the city centre. The Laico Atlantic is an excellent choice for a break away in the sunshine, and provides endless opportunities for relaxation. Choose between lounging on the sand, a walk through the rose garden and bird sanctuary or just stay by the pool before settling into a night of entertainment with a cool drink from one of the bars.
Olympic Rating: 4 Star
Official Rating: 4 Star
Standard rooms with air conditioning, wifi (payable locally), safety deposit box, hairdryer, mini bar (payable locally), satellite TV, direct dial telephone, a private bathroom with bath or shower and a private balcony or terrace with garden view. Standard rooms with ocean view are also available at a supplement.
The Bantaba Restaurant is the main restaurant with an adjacent open air patio, serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and buffet dinner. Theme events are organized and can seat up to 200 guests indoors and 150 outdoors.
The Riverside Restaurant & Bar (100 seats) is located near the beach with spectacular views of The Gambia river, and offers a large choice of snacks, pastas, pizzas, International and local beverages.
The Watering Hole Bar offers a large choice of snacks, pastas, pizzas, International and local beverages, seating up to 80 people. Opening periods 10:00 to 23:00.
Dunda A La Carte restaurant is located on the ground floor, and serves International cuisine and some typical Gambian dishes. The restaurant is fully air-conditioned, seats up to 80 people and open throughout the whole year. Opening periods 19:00 to 23:00.
The Bendula nightclub bar and disco is an authentic English bar with rustic style where you can dance the night away to musical favourites old and new. Also features a sports TV for the big football matches!
The Lobby Bar is located in the main lobby on the ground floor. This 24 hour coffee bar is an ideal place to rest, and get a little shade.
Leisure Activities
- Swimming pool
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- 2 flood lit Tennis courts
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- Health club and massage
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- Meals: Buffet breakfast, lunch & dinner. Snacks 10am-6pm
- Drinks: Local alcoholic and soft drinks including mineral water, soft drinks, draught beer, local spirits, tea, coffee and a selection of wines served by the glass 11am-11pm
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UVA's McIntire School of Commerce seeks to admit a class of well-rounded individuals who bring to the program exceptional intellectual capabilities, diverse professional experiences, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Admissions Criteria
Admitted students are academically competitive; have successfully held positions of professional responsibility related to the management of IT; and demonstrate qualities of character such as motivation, maturity, tenacity, integrity, ability to work with others, self-reliance, and leadership. Factors such as diversity of perspective and functional expertise outside of IT may also be considered.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for admission to the M.S. in MIT Program, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have met the following minimum requirements:
- Have a conferred bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The M.S. in MIT Program accepts students with a wide range of undergraduate majors.
- Have a minimum of two years of professional work experience (post bachelor's degree) that includes significant managerial or technical involvement with IT.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written English language skills. Non-native English speakers may need to submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores. Please visit https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/ms-mit/international for detailed requirements.
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Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the M.S. in MIT Program. Applicants may voluntarily submit their Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), or Executive Assessment (EA) test scores to help the admissions committee better understand your academic readiness for the program. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to ask an applicant to submit an official, standardized test score if they feel an additional academic data point is necessary to make an admissions decision.
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LAST UPDATED: May 1st, 2015
A University of Wisconsin study on chronic wasting disease recommends focusing more hunting pressure on the deer most likely to carry and spread CWD in whitetails: adult bucks. The peer-reviewed study, released March 21 and published online in PLOS ONE, was led by Christopher S. Jennelle, Ph.D., and Professor Michael D. Samuel at UW-Madison. Samuel concedes many hunters will dislike shooting more bucks to reduce CWD, but Jennelle's study predicts the alternative is CWD increasingly infecting more deer while spreading across the landscape. Samuel said this "acceleration of the infection rate" is already underway in the CWD's core area in southwestern Wisconsin. Further, the researchers wrote that current deer-management practices in the area will have a predictable result: "Nearly 50 percent of adult males and 25 to 30 percent of adult females are expected to become infected within another decade."
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison believe CWD could be managed by focusing heavy hunting pressure on bucks.
In fact, those numbers could be conservative. "If we learn disease transmission is strongly tied to the amount of prions deer shed into their environment, and if that reservoir continues to build and worsen with the disease's acceleration, our prevalence prediction would be optimistic," Samuel said in an interview. "In a worst case, it might look like the 80 percent prevalence we saw on the Hall Farm." In contrast, if the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources implemented a buck-focused management strategy and hunters carried it out, deer herds would soon have fewer adult bucks but lower disease rates. The study projects a buck-focused plan would soon start reducing the CWD rate and drop it into the 5 percent range in 30 to 40 years.
Adult bucks are twice more likely than adult female deer to carry CWD, which is always fatal to deer contracting the disease.
"We'll probably never get rid of CWD, so the goal becomes how do we get it to a manageable level, one that doesn't impact our deer herd; and how do we try to contain it so not every area becomes infected?" Samuel said. "If we don't, the disease will grow worse and before long have impacts on the deer population." The research article put it this way: "The tradeoff between strategies is clear. CWD can eventually be reduced with fewer opportunities to harvest healthy bucks, or more adult bucks may be available for harvest but with higher rates of CWD infection. But "more adult bucks" is no certainty in that second scenario. Samuel said as CWD worsens, fewer bucks will reach older age classes, and hunters who managed properties for bigger bucks will start losing more of them to CWD. "These are sobering options, but the sooner we act, the less severe the problems and choices we'll face," Samuel said. "If we don't do anything, and just stick with what we're now doing, we'll lose more adult males because we'll get such high infection rates. Most of those deer will probably get killed, one way or another."
Jennelle, Samuel and their research team reached those conclusions after studying deer-harvest data from Wisconsin's 2002 to 2013 hunting seasons, evaluating rates of CWD infection, and analyzing how alternative management plans would affect CWD and the herd. The 12 years of data showed CWD infection rates are twice as high in males as females, and support the idea that CWD is a "frequency-dependent," not a "density-dependent" disease. That means the rate at which deer become infected is driven by CWD prevalence in the herd, not the size of the herd. Therefore, as prevalence rises, the rate and number of new infections also rise. Unlike many frequency-dependent diseases, however, CWD can probably be reduced because hunters could target CWD's most likely carriers.
Nearly 50 percent of adult males and 25 to 30 percent of adult females are expected to become infected within another decade.
"Frequency-dependent diseases are typically hard to control with generalized removal strategies," Samuel said. "If male and female deer had the same disease prevalence, the only way to reduce prevalence would be to selectively remove more infected animals than uninfected animals. We'd have to capture deer and test them, which would be very difficult and costly. Because we can easily distinguish bucks (by their antlers) from females, we're lucky to have a management option." Samuel said the research reinforces his skepticism that evolution and natural selection is a viable management option. "The sooner we actually do something about CWD, the better off we'll be," he said. "We still don't know how the disease spreads, but one likely way is by infected yearling bucks dispersing to new areas. The worse the disease prevalence, the higher the infection rate we'll see in young bucks, and the more likely they'll spread the disease."
Samuel said CWD prevalence and its potential impacts were mostly ignored shortly after the disease was discovered in Wisconsin in November 2001. However, this new research also found that focusing hunting pressure on females to reduce deer densities won't, by itself, reduce CWD prevalence either. "Shooting more bucks to reduce prevalence is one key to managing this disease, but we still need to work on abundance to some extent," Samuel said. "These things go hand in hand."
Reducing the overall deer population in CWD areas would make vaccination a more practical possibility, should a vaccine ever become available.
Further, reducing buck numbers and the overall deer population in CWD areas would make vaccination a more practical possibility, should a vaccine ever become available. "The lower the disease prevalence, the smaller the affected landscape, and the lower the deer population, the higher percentage of the herd you'd be able to treat," Samuel said. "The better we can manage this disease now, the better we'd be able to manage it if we ever find that silver bullet."


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Scuba diving with enriched air nitrox gives you more no decompression dive time, more time underwater, especially on the repetitive dives. You will learn the techniques how to get more dive time by using enriched air nitrox, equipment considerations for enriched air scuba diving, including how to manage the oxygen exposure and all of its attributes.
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(Part I in a series investigating the purported health benefits of honey)
For most of us, "don't lick the band-aid" is not a phrase Mom had to repeat often–but it may be in the future. Yep, "real" science supports Hippocrates and Aristotle–honey is good for treating boo-boos. In fact, honey is a powerful germ slayer, capable of killing over 60 types of bacteria and many types of yeast and viruses!
Although full trials are still lacking, several* research studies have evaluated honey's healing powers in specific types of wounds, and it seems to be effective at healing malignant wounds in cancer patients, leg ulcers (often in diabetics), bed sores, and superficial and partial-thickness burns (partial-thickness burns fall between superficial and 3rd degree burns). An article from 2006 describes the use of honey to successfully treat multiple wounds, some infected with drug-resistant bacteria, in hospitalized pediatric cancer patients.
These studies used medical grade honey, which is gamma-irradiated to make sure there's no chance of infection from the botulism spores sometimes found in honey. When eaten, these spores are a concern only for infants and immunocompromised patients, but putting these spores in a wound is asking for trouble.
These results were so fantastic that the scientist in me had to test it with my own hands. So, I ordered a tube of medical grade honey on Amazon. Luckily, I didn't have to wait long before I sliced my thumb and had the chance to use it. The cut was borderline in need of a stitch or two, but I'm lazy. Instead of going to the ER, I treated it daily with the honey for just over a week. Sure enough, it healed nicely-without a scar. Sadly, I neglected to document the evidence, but there will certainly be another chance in this family.
There are also studies I'm willing to accept without testing myself. Perhaps the most exciting of these studies are the ones showing that medical grade honey can heal wounds infected with multi-drug resistant bacteria! The overuse and misuse of antibiotics are thought to have created these strains that are so difficult to kill, and the mad race to find new antibiotics to treat them has had only limited success. But these studies with honey suggest there is a simple treatment available already. Better yet, bacteria don't become resistant to honey in lab tests.
I found that the honey stings like hydrogen peroxide at first, and my kids have since corroborated this–loudly! This sting might be expected since some of honey's germ-fighting superpowers come from hydrogen peroxide#.
Even more superpowers come from the acidity and sugar content of honey. Much like my kids, the germs just can't handle too much sugar!
Honey also has other ingredients that help our body make new tissue and blood vessels to replace what was damaged, allowing the wound to heal fully. Anti-inflammatory ingredients in honey, like polyphenols, even help prevent scarring.
Given all these promising reports, I've been thinking that I should invest in companies that make medical grade honey!
Just for fun, I asked a doctor at the UAB Burn Center if they've ever tried honey as a treatment. After he finished laughing, he said, "Can you imagine what our patients would say if we told them we were going to spread honey all over them?"
Right…so it might be a while before that investment pays off.
But, he did explain that most of the burns at the trauma center are so severe, and the tissue so damaged, that it's extremely difficult to promote healing anyhow. So, I guess we'll have to wait to see whether honey can perform miracles, too.
In the meantime, I'm sure our kids will continue to provide ample opportunity for a more thorough analysis of medical grade honey for wound healing. I just hope our analysis is limited to minor cuts and scrapes!
Have you used honey to fix a boo-boo? Share your experience below!
Next up: have the benefits of honey for allergies been confirmed by "real" scientists?
*There are many research articles that report similar results.
#The concentration of hydrogen peroxide in honey is lower than what we typically use on boo-boos, and it seems to be optimized to kill germs but leave our immune cells intact–obviously, better for healing.


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Hi everyone! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Junior Design Assistant here at KMID. While Kate is away this week, I thought I would pop over and try my hand at writing a post for you all. While we've already started updating you on our office (here), I realized we haven't shared anything about our fabulous neighbors….
We're really settling into our new office space and it's so great to be a part of this wonderful Somerville community. Today it's so warm we've thrown open the doors to let the spring breeze meander in. I can't wait for warmer weather when this can be a regular occurrence {plus enjoying a glass rosé on the back deck after work!}
For those of you who don't already know, our little line of shops here on Highland Avenue is more formally referred to as the "Highland Hotblock". It's chalk full of amazing and creative people that we love having as neighbors. It's great to be surrounded by people who are inspiring and share an appreciation for aesthetic- no matter what their field. As we slowly reveal our space, I figured it'd be fun to introduce to those who are around us, because they're all pretty special…
7ate9 Bakery
7ate9 is our go-to spot for coffee and afternoon pick me ups. They have loads of delicious beverage options, locally made snacks, and their specialty, cheesecake. They make these mini "individual" cheesecakes that result in a daily struggle of self-restraint {for our waistbands sake}!
E. Scott Originals, and her adorable pup, Mable, occupy the shop two doors down from KMID. The owner, Emily, designs and creates some seriously gorgeous jewelry. It's always a fun spot to stop by and window shop, or slyly suggest to your loved one around Valentine's day {wink}.
Work Shop Salon is a boutique hair salon that prides itself on it's experienced stylists and individuality. Although we haven't gone there for hair styling yet, we've heard they're quite a talented bunch. Also, they carry Living Proof products which all the girls in the office swear by!
M.F. Dulock is an artisanal butcher, and also happens to live right next door to us. We love that they source entirely from local farms and only carry the absolute highest quality. It's the perfect place if you're cooking for a dinner party and want to get something special.
The Armory is a stone's throw away from us and serves as a real Somerville landmark. It functions as a community arts center for the city; including artists studios, gallery spaces, and a great performance hall that often hosts live music. They also have a little cafe that is great for a quick cup of coffee, sandwich, or soup.
We have a real soft spot for Highland Kitchen. We've all had countless meals/drinks here whether together as a team outing, or with friends and family. The bartenders are some of our favorites and the food is absolutely delicious. The black bean burger is the best veggie burger I've had and the buffalo brussel sprouts are always a crowd pleaser. Also if you're okay with a wait, the Sunday brunch is one of the best in Boston.
3 Little Figs is sort of our special occasion lunch spot. It's a little bit further down the road which requires a little bit more effort, but it provides such a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that sometimes it's just what you need. The sandwiches and salads are delicious and they always have an array of tasty pastries that pair perfectly with a latte.
If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend you stop into any of the above. We're very friendly over here on Highland Avenue and it's a great place to explore!
Design is everywhere. Be Inspired.
{Images: Boston Magazine, Boston Globe, Boston Eater, Boston Magazine, Salon Today, The Second Lunch Blog, Ruby Shoes Photography}


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Words of reference from Clients who have worked with Alan Hughes:
This year – 2012
"Alan promises a money back guarantee if you don't get results with him. Well he still has my money and the truth is, he deserves it. And I got a bargain. The value I have received on my journey with Alan is incalculable. In a few short weeks my life and outlook have changed completely. Through an intuitive process, Alan has given me the tools to take control of my life and shape my destiny. Already I have achieved many goals I thought were impossible. I have become empowered where previously I was helpless. This process has been so incredibly powerful that I cannot recommend it strongly enough should you find that you really want or need to change your life for the better."
"Alan takes Life Coaching to a deeper level than I had ever imagined.
He brings to the process his many years of intense training in Healing and Spiritual practices. And the process is about so much more than achieving goals. It is about letting go of baggage and living a lighter, freer life.
I look forward to experiencing life from the more spacious parts of my being."
Doctor Murray Rushmere
"I am most grateful for the journey of self discovery that Alan has taken me on over the past four weeks. I would recommend this process to anyone who knows they can do more, or do better, but simply hasn't managed to, for whatever reason."
Paula Brown
"THANK YOU! I have already achieved one of my goals since I saw you, I am getting my car this afternoon! And my next one will be achieved before the end of this month…"
"Alan has helped me realign my focus, to find my direction in life. Having regained my direction I have also reclaimed my "voice". It is truelly magnificent what these sessions can help one achieve in life. I have benefitted so much… Thank you Alan, continue opening peoples eyes to life."
"Wow Alan, this is stuff everybody should know! I look forward to practicing what you discussed and learning a few more tricks."
Andre Rademan
"Great stuff Alan! Very insightful, especially what the mind can do."
"Hey Alan, thanks for the life coaching session, it made a big difference in me clarifying and attaining the goals I had set myself, and achieving them."
Conor Graham
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"Alan, your gentle way and profound knowledge has lifted the burden of old unprocessed emotions off my shoulders. I didn't realized how heavy they were until they were gone.
I was listening to Matt Monro's "Born Free" — and that's how I feel, and how I AM, right now!
THANKS Alan, for having been the Lord's instrument in changing my life!"
"The Coaching you have done with me has helped me to realign my perception and I now live my life without limitations. My life is beautiful and inspired, and I thank you for being part of my journey."
Marc Dos Santos.
"Since our sessions, my life has taken a drastic turn for the better. I have learned how to deal with certain situations in a much better way. I am more positive about myself, about other people, and life in general, and it feels GREAT! You have given me the tools to become a better 'me'. I have learnt how to overcome my anxiety, all sorts of other fears, as well as to balance my work and social life.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart."
"Alan, you had the skills, kindness, gentleness and love needed to both fix and heal me… As we worked through what needed to be done, you gently carried me when I was tired, and when I was fearful you even cradled me, because you cared to look deeper, past my hard exterior with all its cracks and imperfections, to what lay within… Thank you"
Chris Styles (Businessman).
"Thank you so much… by helping me to let go of my limiting beliefs, I have finally been able to move forward and achieve my goals."
"… I was impressed both by your skills and your incredible sensitivity…"
"… your work has helped me to overcome my Panic Attacks, as well as helping me to handle my backpains… you 'taught' me to reconnect with and integrate my 'Innerchild'…"
Monika Bernhardt.
"I met Alan at a singing group and knew I wanted a treatment from him, he has such a gentle open feeling about him. I was heavily pregnant and my migraines and foggy head were getting more frequent. It took two sessions, but I haven't had any migraines since! I had another two sessions with my daughter soon after she was born. She wasn't sleeping and had digestive problems. This all cleared with the sessions, she is now eight months old and still
sleeps through the night!"
Nicky Felbert
"Thank you Alan, your treatments certainly made great improvements in both my health and my sense of wellbeing."
Sophia, age 73.
"… gentle and intuitive and very sensitive to what is felt and needed… the combination of CranioSacral with Healing had incredible effects… I would always come away from a treatment feeling very positive, physically lighter with far less pain and as well be given a wider knowledge of what was going on in my body…."
Charlene Sundstrom.
"South Africa's gain is Ireland's loss. Alan's special mix of therapeutic skills and qualities, provided a unique treatment, combining holistic healing power and personal attention."
Mary Padwick.
"My healing sessions with Alan Hughes were both healing and enlightening. I felt listened to, which to me is the first step in a healing relationship. I went to Alan with physical illness and discomfort, which in my own thinking also related to my emotional and psychological 'state'. I felt Alan himself and the work he did honored that reality in me. Therefore my sessions with him were always deeply healing, while gentle and uninvasive. It is a very subtle way of working which Alan seems completely empowered and able to do. I think this may be because of his subtle quality of mind and that he himself had done his own personal work and so was able to 'step aside' and not let any issue get between him and his client…."
Jean Finn.


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According to the European Central Bank consumer price index, prices in 2002 are 2.27% higher than average prices since 2001. The Euro experienced an average inflation rate of 2.27% per year during this period, causing the real value of a euro to decrease.
In other words, €100 in 2001 is equivalent in purchasing power to about €102.27 in 2002.
The 2001 inflation rate was 2.41%. The inflation rate in 2002 was 2.27%. The 2002 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 1.60% per year between 2002 and 2020.
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|Inflation in 2001
|Inflation in 2002
Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 2001 and 2002:
Then plug in historical CPI values. The Euro CPI was 77.76 in the year 2001 and 79.52583333 in 2002:
€100 in 2001 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as €102.27 in 2002.
To get the total inflation rate for the 1 years between 2001 and 2002, we use the following formula:
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
Politics and news often influence economic performance. Here's what was happening at the time:
Raw data for these calculations comes from the European Commission and the European Central Bank's Harmonized Index of Consumer prices (HICP), which is computed based on the reported consumer price indices in member countries of the European Union.
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: "2001 euros in 2002 | Euro Inflation Calculator." Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 10 Aug. 2020, https://www.officialdata.org/2001-euro-in-2002.
Special thanks to QuickChart for their chart image API, which is used for chart downloads.
in2013dollars.com is a reference website maintained by the Official Data Foundation.
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6 free products are bundled with the Samsung Galaxy S5 in South Africa
The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5, Gear Fit and the Gear 2 were officially showcased at a glitz and glamour event in South Africa. These devices were revealed by Samsung at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and have been in the press ever since – so beyond the retail price of R10 299, there is now "breaking news" until I get my hands on a review-unit where I will provide a more "hands on" insight about the devices.
However, when you buy the S5 in SA, you not only get the phone but you also get the "Galaxy Gift Package" which is made up of several products that Samsung is bundling in with the Galaxy S5.
6 free products are bundled with the Samsung Galaxy S5 in South Africa:
ADH Premium
ADH Premium have been extended to the S5 which covers two claims over the 24 month warranty period, including water or screen damage repairs.
Smart Swap gives the users a loan device while their smartphone is being repaired.
Smart Pick-up is a door-to-door solution, meaning the original device will be collected and returned to the consumer anywhere in South Africa within 24 hours in all major cities.
Smart Value is a guaranteed future buyback of the device which is calculated against the retail price of the same device at the date of device purchase. Once the device has been traded in for a new Samsung Premium Device before or during the 12th month, the balance of the ADH Benefit is transferred to the new ADH Premium Term of 24 months. There is a 25% buyback during the fist 12 months.
DSTV BoxOffice
The DSTV BoxOffice app will be available to Galaxy S5 owners regardless if you are a DSTV or a non-DSTV subscriber. This app will allow you to rent a blockbuster movie direct to your phone. Movies will be instantly available to for you to stream over the Internet or can be downloaded and watched unlimited number of times for up to 48 hours before it expires.
Movies range from R25 for a new release (or R30 for non-DStv Premium subscribers) to R10 for a classic movie and as a Samsung value add, customers will receive a complimentary movie upon activation of the service.
Download the app here (was not available to download for my Galaxy Note 8 device)
This is an online travel agency locked up inside the app. Search for hotels, flights, holidays, car rentals and packaged holiday deals (both local and international) and pay directly from the mobile devices. Galaxy device users will benefit from limited special package deals and even higher discounts on all rates and fares than received when standard bookings are made through a travel agent.
Download the app here (was not available to download for my Galaxy Note 8 device)
nMusic is an app that gives you access to 20 millions songs. You can find the song you want, listen to it and the app is able to store the track offline so even if the phone's data is switched off (eg. on a plane) you still have access to your music tracks. The play "queued history" is still available to listen to, regardless of whether the device is connected to the internet. The app is also able to make song recommendations based on your unique music preference and listening history. nMusic will also create your own playlist or if you run out of music ideas, you can listen to a playlist made by nMusic team.
Download the app here (downloaded onto my Galaxy Note 8)
Mikz us a shopping app where users can obtain information and special deals,promotions and discounts as well as handpicked from those brands that you are most interested in.
At event there was a mention of some Galaxy s5 specials offers (eg. R5000 off a Breitling watch).
Download the app here (downloaded onto my Galaxy Note 8)
Lifestory allows GALAXY S5 customers to order photographic prints directly from their mobile device, for delivery anywhere in SA. Samsung partnered with Qphoto where S5 users have over
R1 000 worth of specials and discounts on prints every month, for a year. So you could spend your money on postcard prints to canvas, photo books, mugs and mouse pads
Download the app here (downloaded onto my Galaxy Note 8)
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It is an age-old nutrition debate; are sweet potatoes good for diabetics or are they as troublesome for blood sugar control as ordinary white potato varieties? It is an important debate because diabetics need firm answers – the sooner, the better. It is crucial that diabetics understand as early as possible after they are diagnosed exactly what foods are safe to eat and what they must stay clear of.
A diabetes diagnosis often means eliminating or cutting back your consumption of many of your favourite foods. Many foods with high carbohydrate content, such as many desserts, large amounts of pasta, breads, sugary breakfast cereals and soft drinks, can send your blood sugar levels sky-high after only a few minutes from having eaten them.
The big problem with this is that over time perpetually high blood sugar levels can damage your small blood vessels and lead to heart diseases, blindness, kidney diseases, and stroke. In some serious cases diabetics may even face limbs needing to be amputated.
The good news is that diabetics can include a variety of carbohydrates that are digested more slowly, such as the ones found in non-starchy vegetables, fresh fruits, nuts and sweet potatoes to stay healthier with their condition.
In particular, the advice around eating potatoes, whether regular potatoes or sweet potatoes, has not always been clear with some dieticians arguing that diabetics should stay clear of both. Other dieticians argue that sweet potatoes are fine for diabetics and regular potato varieties should be consumed in limited proportions.
The situation is not as clear as many diabetics would like, only adding to the confusion and distress they may already be experiencing after being diagnosed. However, there are important distinctions that can make your decision about eating potatoes a little easier.
Sweet Potatoes and White Potatoes are from Different Plant Species
Both Sweet Potato and White Potato are tubers, a type of plant that stores energy in tubular root systems. There are many of these types of plants. Carrots, swedes, turnips, yams, sweet potato and white potato are the most commonly known examples of vegetables that come from plants with these tubular root systems.
Sweet Potato and White Potato are rich in energy as a result. They make a great side dish and can be enjoyed mashed, boiled, steamed, baked and fried. They both originate from Central and South America where they have been cultivated for thousands of years.
Krista Scott-Dixon and Brian St. Pierre from Precision Nutrition note some of these key differences in their article, "Sweet vs. regular potatoes: Which potatoes are really healthier?"
"Botanically," they write, "potatoes and sweet potatoes are completely unrelated."
Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) are from the Solanaceae family of plants. They are related to plants like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and the inedible, deadly, nightshade. The stems and leaves of these plants can't be eaten as they are poisonous. If potatoes have over-ripened they will start to turn green and, for the same reason, shouldn't be eaten.
But as Scott-Dixon and St. Pierre note, Sweet Potato (Ipomoea Batatas) is from the totally different family of plants called Convolvulaceae. Like Solanum Tuberosum it is also a tuber, however, that is where the similarity ends. Sweet Potato plants can also be used in cooking, especially the leaves which are very nutritious.
Ordinary potatoes, whether you have them baked, mashed, boiled, steamed, or fried as french fries or potato chips, have a much higher glycaemic index, which means that their carbohydrates are more-quickly turned into sugar, which can lead to elevated blood sugar levels. In contrast, Sweet Potatoes have a much lower glycaemic index value, meaning they will not lead to a rise in blood sugar levels as long as they are consumed in moderation.
If you would like to swap potatoes with sweet potatoes, not only will you have a delicious and nutritious alternative, but, you would be lowering your overall carbohydrate intake. Adding to their status as a healthy option, Sweet Potatoes have a high dietary fibre contribution which actually aides in keeping blood sugar and cholesterol in-check.
You can now enjoy a tasty option totally guilt free.
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Line the inside of a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil; grease foil. Cover the outside of the pan with foil. Place butter in pan and tilt pan to coat. Stir in brown sugar until moistened; spread evenly. Arrange peaches over the brown sugar mixture; top evenly with the 1/2 cup berries. Set aside.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions, except use only 1/3 cup water. Stir pecans into cake batter. Spoon batter over peach-berry mixture; spread evenly.
Prepare grill for indirect grilling, except omit drip pan. Test for medium heat above the center of grill. Place baking pan on the grill rack in the center of the grill (not over heat). Cover and grill about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto a serving platter; carefully peel off foil. Let stand for 20 minutes; serve warm. If desired, top with additional fresh berries. Makes 9 servings.


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Expanding into the Village of Minden, the owners of Rhubarb Restaurant and Boshkung Brewing Co. opened Boshkung Social in the summer of 2018.
It's become a very cool place to people watch (even checking out those floating along the river!),
Play bingo on Tuesdays (trust us, it's awesome!)
Experience a different culinary delight each evening (from tacos to pizza).
With an amazing craft beer selection from the Boshkung Brewing Co., it's THE place you'll want to connect with friends this summer. Enjoy the patio and check out the latest must-have summer merchandise!


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Murray, Paul. Skippy Dies. (F Mur)
Why does Skippy, a student at Dublin's venerable Seabrook College, end up dead on the floor of the local doughnut shop? Could it have something to do with his friend Ruprecht Van Doren, who is determined to open a portal into a parallel universe using ten-dimensional string theory? Or Carl, the teenage drug dealer who is Skippy's rival in love?
Reader 1:
2 S-L-O-W. I bailed on page 80.
Reader 2:
5 Terrific, laugh-out-loud, beautifully written, thought provoking, wonderful characters.
Reader 3:
4 Wonderfully written, very funny and intricate story. Very enjoyable read.


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The National Juvenile Justice Network (NJJN) leads a movement of state-based juvenile justice reform organizations and alumni of its Youth Justice Leadership Institute to fight for a smaller, fairer youth justice system that's appropriate for youth and their families. NJJN advocates for policies and practices that treat youth in trouble with the law with dignity and humanity and which strengthen them, their families and their communities. Founded in 2005, NJJN is currently comprised of 58 organizational members in 43 states and the District of Columbia and a growing cadre of graduates from our Youth Justice Leadership Institute.
The only organization of its kind in the United States, NJJN is a membership-led organization that exists to support and enhance the work of state-based juvenile justice advocates, and to join and raise their voices in demanding change both locally and nationally. Initially formed by a small and dedicated group of local organizations that recognized a need for an increased focus on state-level change, peer support and a national presence, the network has grown by connecting these organizations to others across the country and amplifying their individual successes and struggles in order to achieve collective gain. Through education, technical assistance, community-building and leadership development, NJJN provides strategic and substantive assistance to state-based change agents to help them address a wide array of juvenile justice reform needs.
NJJN recognizes that its work for state-level policy reform must take place in partnership with the larger movement for racial justice. As part of this approach, NJJN purposefully looks to elevate and learn from those individuals and groups that are most negatively affected by our justice systems' policies and to analyze all reforms in light of the larger systemic barriers to justice.
Principles of Youth Justice Reform
NJJN and its members all agree to pursue their work with an anti-racist lens. We also adhere to the following principles of reform:
- Decriminalize Youth Behavior - Divert Youth from the Justice System
- Remove Youth from Faclilities - Reduce Institutionalization
- Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities
- Provide Youth with Lawyers - Ensure Access to Quality Counsel
- Keep Youth at Home - Create a Range of Effective Community-Based Programs
- Take Care of our Most Vulnerable - Recognize and Serve Youth with Specialized Needs
- Improve Aftercare and Reentry
- The Most Harmed Should Define the Change - Engage Youth, Family, and Community
- Keep Youth Out of Adult Courts, Jails, and Prisons
These principles and the associated text draw heavily from "Juvenile Justice Reform: A Blueprint," developed by the Youth Transition Funders Group. Each NJJN member conducts state-based work on at least of these two principles.


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How to Add a Contact Form in Website Builder
Article ID: 3716 Published: 22 Apr 2015 Updated: 27 Jul 2019 Authored by: Aust Domains Support
You can use the Contact Form widget to insert a pre-defined contact form to your site using the Website Builder console.
Follow these steps to add a Contact Form to your site:
- Click Sign Up / Log In at the top of this page.
- Select Website Builder from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your username and password and click Log In.
- Click Basic from the left menu.
- Locate the Contact Form widget and drag and drop it to the location you want in the content area.
- Select a form from the pre-defined forms list.
- Select the Settings tab to modify the form's settings. Below is a description of the options:
Form Name Define the form name. This will be displayed as the form button's label in the mobile version of the site. Email Subject The subject of the email sent to the recipient with the form details. Description Add a description that will appear at the top of the form. Thank You Message The text displayed to the site visitor after submitting the form. Recipient Email The email address that will receive information about forms submitted in your site by visitors. Button Title Define the label that you want to appear on the form's Submit button. Email Message The text in the received email above the form data. Add HTML to thank you message Enter HTML that will be appended to the thank you message. This can be used for embedding conversion tracking scripts.
- Click Submit.
- Click the Save icon on the top menu to save your work or Publish to show it to the world.
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Cutting through the brush
For many landscaping jobs, a string trimmer or a lawnmower will be enough to cut weeds and grass down to size.
But when the acreage you're responsible for hasn't been worked since the last Republican administration, and weeds and brush have sprouted higher than Marge Simpson's hairdo, you may need a tool with a little more oomph.
That's when you need a brush cutter.
They come in a range of styles. Some are merely string trimmers with additional power and a metal blade instead of a nylon string. Some look like souped-up lawnmowers with sturdier blades. There are even manual cutters for those looking to build muscles and save money.
But they all are powerful enough to clear areas that have become overgrown with brush.
"If you've got a vacant lot with 3-foot high grass, a mower is not going to handle it," says Richard Steffens, plant manager for Bachtold Brothers Inc. in Gibson City, Ill. "That's when you use a brush cutter."
Hard-to-reach areas On many jobs, a lawnmower or tractor-pulled equipment will be able to clear most of a field, says Mark Ruhl, national field sales manager for Carswell Import and Marketing Associates in Winston-Salem, N.C., which distributes Robin Products. You can then use a hand-held brush cutter to finish the work.
"It trims up areas along the edges or in areas that bigger mowers can't get to," says Ruhl.
That's similar to what a string trimmer does. In fact, the difference between a string trimmer and a hand-held brush cutter is often in the eye of the beholder-and what accessory is attached at the bottom.
"Just put a blade on the end and the string trimmer becomes a brush cutter," says Ruhl.
Nick Jiannas, product manager for power tools for Stihl Inc., agrees that the key in distinguishing a string trimmer from a brush cutter is the attachment on the end. Replace the nylon string with a metal blade, and you have converted a trimmer to a brush cutter.
But to remove thicker brush and saplings, a more durable and powerful machine dedicated specifically for brush cutting might be a better equipment choice.
The lighter-user brush cutters and trimmers are used most commonly by landscapers and homeowners for finishing and touching up area, says Jiannas. Farmers and forestry and highway workers, who have to clear heavier underbrush more frequently, are more likely to use the heavier-duty brush cutters. Those machines have more powerful engines and heavier-duty blades. For Stihl, that means the FS 450 and FS 550 models.
"The more powerful machines we call clearing saws," says Jiannas. "They are really designed for the most aggressive saw blades we have."
Most hand-held brush cutters come with a straight metal shaft and anti-vibration features to reduce operator fatigue.
The type of blade you need will depend on the kind of work you're doing. A grass blade will clear clumps of long blades, a three-pronged brush knife will remove denser growth, and a circular saw blade will level branches and saplings, especially where using a chain saw is impractical.
Although landscapers can switch between blades and strings on these machines, Ruhl says many choose to dedicate the equipment to one function or the other to save time at a job site.
Robin's BH 2500 Brushcutter has both a nylon cutting head and a star blade as standard accessories. It also comes with a four-stroke engine, which releases less exhaust emissions into the air than a two-stroke engine.
In many cases, landscapers don't have to deal with cutting brush frequently and will use these machines as a string trimmer most of the time. But the flexibility to convert to a more powerful cutter is always there.
"When they need the brush cutter, they have the ability to put the blade on pretty quickly," says Don Kyle, a spokesman for RedMax Power Equipment, which manufactures several models of trimmers and cutters.
Muscle power Those who want to forgo pollution worries and use elbow grease instead of fossil fuels may choose a manual brush cutter.
"They are lightweight, inexpensive, don't need any fuel and can get to rougher terrain and close places that other equipment might not be able to get to," says Jack Mendell, marketing manager for Seymour Manufacturing Co. in Seymour, Ind.
The company has weed cutters, grass whips, scythe hooks and brush cutters, all powered by your own muscles.
"It's an easy tool to use," says Mendell.
Another style is one that at a glance could pass for a push lawnmower. But on closer inspection, it has a thicker blade and bigger wheels to maneuver more easily on difficult terrain. It is small enough to get to areas that a tractor can't.
Of course, if the area you're responsible for is neatly trimmed and maintained regularly, you may not need a brush cutter. But if you're among the many farmers, landscapers and construction workers who encounter overgrown brush frequently, this equipment can simplify your work. Examples of this type of cutter include models from Bachtold Brothers and Billy Goat Industries in Lee's Summit, Mo.
"You don't need this if you get out and trim weeds every few weeks," says Steffen. "Anybody with acreage of any size that has timber on it will find it useful."
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I'm currently splitting my time between the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X-T2 in the ongoing journey to mastery of each camera. My experience of the X-T2 is most pertinent to this post. Being closer in design to a modern digital SLR, in contrast to the X-Pro2's rangefinder design, makes it very familiar with my having mostly shot Canon dSLRs the last few years.
There is some muscle memory to overcome as I still find my fingers going to the wrong place for the functions I want. This is something that will become intuitive the more I shoot with the X-T2. As good a reason as any to shoot often.
On many forums and websites there is a lot of talk about Fujifilm's X-Trans sensor and its support by RAW editors such as Adobe's Lightroom. Having jumped off the Adobe bandwagon over a decade ago this is far less a concern for me.
As an open-source advocate and user of FOSS software my raw editor of choice for a number of years has been RawTherapee on Linux (available as well for Windows and Mac),and at times Darktable. My experience of the X-Trans sensor with both of these programs has been excellent.
As an example here are a couple of comparisons between SOOC jpgs from the X-T2 and RawTherapee processed counterparts.
Can you tell which is which? Or rather does one seem inferior? To my eye there is a slight difference in contrast and gray tones, but both images are quite nice.
And here, another comparison.
The top image was captured in the X-T2 using the Acros film simulation + red filter and the bottom Acros + Green filter. RawTherapee was able to produce similar images from each neutral RAW file very easily.
So, which is which? Highlight the following text to see: SOOC jpgs on the left, RawTherapee processed files on the right.
I'm very happy to say that there is nothing but positives so far about my change in systems.