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|feminist top from art for housewives
For instance just click here on Sri Threads and feast your eyes. I practically tear up it's so breathtakingly, humanly, amazing. ahhh.
|Sakabukuro from Sri Threads
And then reading from Grace and Mending about her discipline of procuring found cloth to create profound pieces. I can go on and on, but let me just show pictures.
|from Grace and Mending
Just what's hitting me these day...enjoy
|Boro from Sri Threads
|Boro from Sri Threads
|Boro from Sri Threads
|Boro vest from Sri Threads
|Kimono - back from Sri Threads
|Chiharu Shiota
|Chung Hie Lee
|Elisabeth Lecourt
|Hinke Schreuders
|Isabelle de Borchgrave
|Issey Miyake
|Jung, Jong-Mee
|Kiki Smith
|Li Xiaofeng
|Lori Field
|Maurizio Anzeri
|Muy Marcottage from art for housewives
|Otto, Tunic front
|Otto, Tunic back
|Otto, Caged Dress
|Otto, Caged Dress
|Steinwidder, sock pullover
|Steinwidder, sock trousers
|Steinwidder, sock pullover
|Stephen Campbell
|Susan Olmett
|Toshiyuki Enoki


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We are one of the well-distinguished companies in the market that are offering Wooden Flush Door. With timber frame and ply and soft wood filled hollow part, this door ensures high-durability and sturdiness. The offered door is extensively used in malls, hotels, schools, offices, houses and many more to give an aesthetic look. It is very durable and appreciated for its quality, excellent dimensional ability and smooth finish. Wooden Flush Door is easy to install and door is available with high-impact resistant design.
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greetings friends,
last week i went to see "won't you be my neighbor?" a documentary about fred (mr.) rogers and his iconic television show that helped raise so many children in late twentieth century america.
my inner child and i sat in the theatre remembering this man who was our television neighbor, ally, friend and advocate.
what i mainly remembered before watching the movie was his kind presence and embodiment of pure love (as well as his puppets, train cars, sweaters and songs, of course!) but the movie reminded me that he was also passionately committed to presenting the hard realities of the day in ways that were more digestible for children; giving us all permission to safely feel and emote the wide ranges of emotion that come with being human.
his songs included bright, heart warming favorites like "i like you as you are", "it's such a good feeling" and "won't you be my neighbor" of course, but also more shadowy songs like "what do you do with the mad that you feel"? and "sometimes isn't always"
these more somber tunes let kids know it's okay to mad, frustrated, sad, scared or whatever else they are feeling and reminded us that whatever we are feeling won't stay 'always'.
the movie also showed that this man, who had become iconized for his good heartedness and gentleness, had his own moments of feeling frustrated, discouraged, angry and unsure of himself and his purpose in the world.
if mr. rogers made space for all the emotions in the neighborhood, certainly we can give permission for all of ours.
we have been conditioned, for the most part, to think our emotions rather than feel them. we've learned that displays of emotion can be unsafe, unacceptable or indicative of poor character. but an emotion, in its purest form, is simply e* (energy) in motion. when we feel safe enough we will naturally emote (cry, laugh, growl, moan, shake, scream, tremble, etc.) this happens for anywhere from a few seconds to about two minutes; in fact, the full length of an emotional circuit in the body doesn't exceed two minutes. when an emotion is kept in motion in it entirety, we almost always feel at least a little more space, ease and peace of mind with which to respond to what life is asking of us.
alternately, when we don't feel safe enough we will wall off the emotion and begin to create stories and painful thoughts about it. the response becomes frozen and shows up in the body as tension, anxiousness or numbness (a strategy our body uses when we short circuit from an overloaded system). all of this bottled up emotion can't stay contained forever or completely, and it will leak out in toxic ways all over our life, causing eruptive reactions rather than clear responses.
instead of feeling and safely expressing pure rage for one minute, we might go around leaking out small amounts of irritation for years.
it is also important to acknowledge that the emotion we experience is our own. as mr. rogers tells us, when we aren't sure what to do with "our mad" we can "stomp, stomp, stomp." he doesn't tell the children, you can go scream at your parents and tell them how terrible they are. reactionary emotions directed at someone else are unproductive and tend to be generative of more of the same. when we give ourselves the space to emote without story or blame, then our responses are clearer and truer to our intentions and desired outcomes.
in order to do this we don't need to just find an outlet – we can remember that we *are* the outlet, we just need to plug in to ourselves.
there are infinite numbers of ways to plug into our emotions. (i've shared a fun one below!) listening to or making music is a big one for me. as is screaming in the car with windows up, punching a pillow or dancing wildly with lots of unedited sounds. or more gently, finding a few quiet moments to do become present with myself or someone i love and trust, and simply acknowledging what feels hard, always opens my emotional gates.
one of my favorite and most and fun, accessible ways to get blocked emotion moving is "the laughing game." to play this simple game, you simply set a timer for a minute or two and then laugh for no reason. and then laugh some more about the silliness of laughing for no reason and keep going. you can do it on your own, but is even more fun with friends, and especially children.
i shared this trick with a client of mine who shared it with her toddler son. earlier this week she sent me an audio clip of her four year old teaching his baby sister the game. i've had listened to it every day since and laughed right along with it every time, always feeling better after. below is a clip of it to get you started!
(click here to experience the pure joy of a little one playing the laughing game!)
sometimes we've bottled up emotions for so long it can feel like once we open the floodgates, it will never stop. but i promise you it will. and finding a safe place on your body to come back, reground and breath slowly after an wave or two, will be very helpful in that.
so thank you, mr. rogers, and all the many allies in this world, who remind the children, and the children within us all, that there is wisdom to be found in all the many emotions in our neighborhood…. our sadness sensitizes us for compassion… our fear alerts us to potential threats… our joy reminds us to play through it all. they all play their part in the fullness of our humanity.
laughing, crying, screaming, moaning, shaking, dancing and moving through it all with you,


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Sugars and plyol compounds in ambient aerosols and cooking fume aerosols
Sugars and polyols are broadly distributed in a wide range of living organisms. They can become airborne through biomass burning, cooking, soil re-suspension, wind abrasion of vegetables, and bubble-bursting of sea water. Their abundance and sources in the ambient environments are little known because of a lack of suitable and simple analytical methods. In this thesis work, I have explored and established analytical methods for the determination of total water-soluble monomeric carbohydrates (WSMC) and individual sugar and polyol compounds in aerosol samples. Ambient fine aerosols collected in Hong Kong, Nanjing, and Jeju Island (Korea) were determined for WSMC concentrations and similar WSMC levels in the range of 228-640 ng/m3 were found at different locations. The average water-soluble carbon mass percentage contribution by WSMC at different locations varied from 2.5% in the Nanjing samples to 7.6% in the Hong Kong samples. These results indicate that WSMCs are ubiquitous in the ambient environment and their contributions to water-soluble organic aerosol mass were not negligible. The application of a gas chromatography-based method for individual sugars and polyols to cooking aerosols has allowed the assessment whether cooking is an important source for glycerol and levoglucosan in the ambient environments. It was found that cooking processes produce glycerol and levoglucosan, but comparison with ambient aerosol measurements indicated that cooking was not a major source for these two carbohydrate-like compounds in the ambient environment. Two analytical methods using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) were successfully developed in this thesis work and were found to be simple and most suitable for the determination of various sugars and polyols in ambient aerosols. The application of the LC-MS methods to a set of thirty ambient aerosol samples collected in Hong Kong, in conjunction with the measurements of the major aerosol constituents, has identified biomass burning and soil/soil microbiota to be the major sources for ambient sugars and polyols. Such a finding is also consistent with the total WSMC measurement results made for bulk aerosols and size-segregated aerosols. Future work is suggested to focus on the application of the LC-MS methods on both the source aerosols (e.g., suspended soil dust, vegetative detritus, and sea salt aerosols) and the ambient aerosols. The analysis of these compounds in the source aerosols will help to quantify the contributions of theses sources to ambient aerosol loadings. Their measurement in ambient aerosols will help to understand the role of sugars and polyols in enabling their host particles to serve as cloud condensation nuclei.


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Irene Franz, also known as Isis (or Kumu Puamohala) started her dance career performing in Chicago area night clubs, private events and has studied with instructors both nationally and internationally. Known for her sword technique, she has entertained audiences across the
Isis is an award winning performer/instructor who currently resides in the Orlando Florida area, performing and teaching Hawaiian, Tahitian and authentic 5-part Vintage American Cabaret routine with glorious veil work, rythmic cymbals, dramatic sword and sultry floor work. She also teaches Poi veil techniques.


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Iran working on nuclear-capable missiles: European powers
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Berlin (AFP) –
Britain, France and Germany have accused Iran of developing nuclear-capable ballistic missiles in a letter dismissed by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Thursday as "a desperate falsehood".
UN ambassadors for the three countries said in the letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that Iran's actions were "inconsistent" with the UN resolution enshrining a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
But Zarif on Twitter said the Europeans were covering up their own "miserable incompetence" at abiding by the nuclear deal and were "bowing to US bullying".
The letter referred to footage shared on social media in April this year of the test flight of a new Shabab-3 medium range ballistic missile variant that was "technically capable of delivering a nuclear weapon".
The European powers also pointed to three other launches this year, including that of the Borkan-3, a new medium-range ballistic missile tested by Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen on August 2.
The letter, dated November 21, said these flights were "the latest in a long series of advances in Iranian ballistic missile technology".
Iran's UN ambassador responded in a letter saying the European powers were using "unreliable sources" and "outdated reports" to make misleading arguments.
"Iran is determined to resolutely continue its activities related to ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles, both of which are within its inherent rights under international law," the letter said.
Iran has always denied plans to develop nuclear missiles and says its nuclear programme is only for peaceful energy production and medical purposes.
The landmark 2015 deal gave Iran relief from economic sanctions in return for curbs on its nuclear programme.
But it has been at risk of falling apart since US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from it in May last year and reimposed sanctions on Iran.
Known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it was agreed between Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.
Twelve months on from the US pullout, Iran began reducing its commitments to the deal hoping to win concessions from those still party to the accord.
Following deadly violence in Iran sparked by a fuel price hike, President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday said he was willing to return to the negotiating table if the United States first drops sanctions.
In his remarks, Rouhani said his government was striving to remain in the nuclear deal despite "pressures" that were on it.


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When you move into a new house, it can take a bit to get settled in. You have to clean, get everything organized, make it cozy and livable…it's a lot of work. Having recently moved, I wanted to share some Rental Home or New Home Essentials That Make Life Easier.
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com and we are so excited to partner with them to share these fun new home essentials!
For me, the most important parts of making a house feel like a home (beyond the people) boil down to functionality, cleanliness, comfort, and personality. The main rooms I focus on are the rooms we spend the most time in–the bathrooms, kitchen, and bedrooms then the living room and office after that.
These Rental Home or New Home Essentials will make all of this come true–they'll help you get organized, help you clean, give you comfort, and make your personality shine through!
Rental Home or New Home Essentials That Make Life Easier
My Cloud Home from Western Digital
Organization. It makes such a big difference in your home, functioning in life, and saving your sanity. Whether it's keeping all your important documents in one place, storing photos, saving family videos, or working from home, having a My Cloud Home from Western Digital can help you keep everything digital neatly in one place.
As someone who frequently breaks computers (losing data and pictures that didn't have an updated backup) and misplaces her loose hard drives, I cannot tell you how amazing this is! I can store everything in one place…for work and family life. My husband can store any files for his college courses. The files are stored all in one place and can be accessed easily from anywhere in the house or even away from home via their mobile app, desktop app, or MyCloud.com.
The device connects to your WiFi router so you can set your devices to automatically back up (pictures, documents, etc) so you don't have to stress over forgetting to back up and losing things. This also means less mess on your devices. Scan your important paperwork into the computer and back up on here too and you'll have less mess in your house too!
With My Cloud Home from Western Digital, there are no monthly storage fees. The apps are free to use. At no extra cost, you can even create separate accounts so everyone in your family can have their own private personal cloud storage space (for us, that would be my husband's college work, my business content, important paperwork, and a family one with pictures and videos).
I am so excited to be able to access all of my family documents, blog files, and family photos from anywhere. Since I have computers break often (as I mentioned earlier…all this blogging and graphic design wears them out), my blog content is currently split between two computers, some USBs, and several external hard drives. Now I can keep all the content I need handy readily available rather than jumping from computer to device to computer.
Get hooked up in your home! You can purchase the My Cloud Home from Western Digital from Best Buy and several other popular retailers.
It is available in different sizes:
Because you are my awesome readers, you can also receive a special 15% discount from WDC.com for a limited time. Enter the code WDBABBLEBOX to receive your discount. This promotion ends 4/30/18, is valid for one use per shopper, and does not combine with any other promotional offer.
Comet® Bleach Powder and Foaming Bath Spray
I'm all about getting a house super clean before moving in. It took me days to deep clean the house we are renting, but I felt so much better once it was done. Comet® Bleach Powder and Foaming Bath Spray is tough on gunk on all surfaces.
Growing up, I remember my mom always using Comet® products and they helped get everything so clean. Bonus points…they're versatile too! The main areas that really need a deep cleaning when you move in are the bathrooms, the kitchen (those stoves can get pretty gross), and mud rooms or anywhere else that may have collected dirt from muddy shoes.
Pssst…want to know a little secret? I don't even have to do the cleaning with Comet® myself because my husband will do it!
Comet® Bleach Powder is tough on grime, but gentle enough that it won't leave a scratch. This all purpose bleach cleaner is great for cleaning and deodorizing many surfaces: stainless steel, ceramic tile, natural marble, porcelain, fiberglass, Corian*, and solid surfaces. Comet® Foaming Bath Spray, on the other hand, is a handy bathroom cleaner that leaves surfaces shiny (it can also be used in the kitchen). Spray, wipe clean, done!
Waterpik Shower Heads
Whether you've had a long day at work or you just need some motivation to get up and start the day, a relaxing shower can go a long way. What can make that shower even more relaxing? An awesome shower head, of course!
The Brushed Nickel PowerSpray+TM Fixed Mount Shower Head (model YBC-939T) has tons of great spray options and, best of all, the NEW PowerPulse Massage® that is engineered to maximize water flow and spray for 2x the massaging power compared to other competing shower heads. Talk about a power shower!
Y'all, momming is hard, especially when you homeschool. Half the time I don't get my morning shower, so I most definitely look forward to my nighttime shower massage to soothe the stress of the day! The massaging power of the Waterpik Shower Head feels so good…and it's pretty (because that's important too, right?).
Right now you can get $10 off experiencing your very own Waterpik shower massage by purchasing this shower head at http://bit.ly/FixedMount.
Wemo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug
Do you ever leave the house and realize you forgot to turn something off or on? Thankfully I've never been one to leave my curling iron on (I know many who have), but I have forgotten to turn off a lava lamp. Thank goodness nothing went wrong, but it could have!
The Wemo Mini Wi-Fi Smart Plug helps prevent situations like this! Plug it in to the wall, download the free app, connect it to Wi-Fi, then plug in the device(s) you wish to control. That's it! So easy. As soon as you remember that you forgot to turn something off, you can access your Wemo from anywhere in the world and turn off the connected items remotely!
Get multiple and hook up your smart home so you can control many items when you are away. Set up automatic lighting; have certain lights in your home set up on an automatic timer so it looks like you are still home when you are really away on vacation. Time your Christmas lights so you only have to use that electricity at night time when they can be seen.
We already know what we will be using ours for mainly…our turtle/fish tank! When we go out of town, we have people take care of them (feeding, etc), but we don't have them mess with turning the lights on and off so they aren't left on too long. Now we won't have to worry about that! We can time the lights so they stay on during the day and turn off safely for night. It will make it look like we are still home and it will keep our pets safe and happy!
Because you're special, dear reader, I have another extra special discount for you should you decide to get one of this nifty smart technology. Through April 12, 2018, get $5 off a Wemo Mini!! Just use this code when purchasing: BWM-KX5B-M5XR-E5RK.
Smooth Top® Easy Liner® Brand Shelf Liner
Depending on the house you get, the shelves in closets may need…a little help. We've had ones that are just gross (even after they've been cleaned) with paint peeling. We've also had wire shelving that was difficult for properly holding certain items we needed to store on them, especially in our pantry.
Our solution was to line them with Easy Liner® shelf liners by Duck® brand. We've had many different color liners over the years. These are a great way to promote functionality of your home while showing off some of your personality.
Since these liners do not adhere to your shelving, they won't leave any marks or tear up your shelving and can be reused many times. The top is smooth for ease of grabbing out items and ease of clean-up, but don't worry, the bottom is grippy so your shelf liners won't fall out either.
Easy Liner® shelf liners are so easy to use. You can cut them to the sizes you need and, get this, they are machine washable! Seriously, all these years of using them…how did I not know this?! What a time saver!
You can use this handy non-adhesive liner in all sorts of locations: kitchen cabinets, pantry shelving, bathroom cabinets (even medicine cabinets), linen closets, desks, dressers, the dreaded under-the-sink cabinet area, in the garage, and they even make cute photo backgrounds…just saying.
Get just the shelf liners you need to fit your home. They come in a variety of colors and styles and widths range from 12″ to 20″ to fit spaces of all shapes and sizes. Find them in a variety of retail and online stores at suggested retail price of $5.00-$6.00 or so, depending on the size and style you choose. For a limited time, get $1.00 off of two rolls with this coupon.
Trinkets That Show Your Personality
Trinkets that show your personality are really important in making your house a home, in my opinion, because they are a unique way to show your interests to guests or as a reminder to you of who you are. These can be pictures of your family, paintings, porcelain dolls, houseplants, or anything else that immediately shows who you are and what you are passionate about. We make crafts and art together and find neat furniture and decorations that fit our personality (well, mine…mostly cows and chickens and farmhouse things) and it makes the house feel so much more…homey.
You'll love these tips for furnishing your home to accommodate guests after a PCS.
Read also: 10 Ways to Make Your Rental House Feel Like Home and 8 Quick Tips to Transform Your Home Decor


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Shiloh - The Hornets Nest -- 4x6 plus -- #310
The Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862. This fantastic looking terrain mat will transport you back in time to Shiloh, TN, April 6th 1862 and allow you to re-fight the intense action at the Hornet's Nest during the battle of Shiloh! You can almost hear the roar of the cannons and the buzzing of the bullets!
This scenario represents the situation on the battlefield on April 6th, with the Union center under Generals Wallace, Hurlbut, and Prentiss being furiously assaulted by the Confederates under Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston. How will your command fare in a re-fight of "The Hornet's Nest"?
This mat will work best with 6mm, 10mm and 15mm figures using grand-tactical rules. The mat's ground scale is approximately 1" = 60 to 80 yards and covers the action from Woolf Field on the Confederate left, across the Hamburg-Purdy Road, to the area around the Locust Grove Branch on the Confederate right. The Union position is centered around the Duncan Field, Peach Orchard, and Larkin Bell's Field.
This mat is will fold up into a backback and is easily transportable to your local club or hobby shop! Just put out on the table, smooth out by hand, and add your troops and additional terrain! This mat will provide you and your friends hours of gaming excitement. Even though this mat is based on Shiloh, it is of course also usable for other periods like: FIW, AWI, 1812, WW2, etc.
• High quality durable fleece
• 4x6 plus - approx. 56"x76"
• professionally illustrated
This is NOT a paper or PVC gaming mat
Our mats are custom printed on demand, so please allow up to 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Thank you!
Cory and Chris @ Cigar Box Battle


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Power Lunch: No Loss for Words
Effervescent and brooding, brutally critical and brilliantly insightful, writer and journalist H.G. "Buzz" Bissinger has chronicled Philly's judicial system for the Inquirer (winning a Pulitzer) and published books on subjects ranging from the sociopathic role of high-school football in small-town America to the "whackadoodle" leadership of Mayor Ed Rendell. This month, his latest tome — Shooting Stars, about LeBron James and his lifelong friends — hits the shelves. We met recently at Chestnut Grill for lunch and a full-metal dose of Buzz's views on just about everything.
Sam Katz: So, the news of the day. Are you as disgusted as I am with the Fumo sentence?
Buzz Bissinger: It was a travesty. I've known Vince for years. Yeah, he's smart and all that Mensa stuff. He's the most malicious and self-destructive person I've ever met. Not just self-destructive — destructive.
SK: Everything with this guy was one for the guy asking for help, one for Fumo, and one for his favorite whatever. It was never just "Here's what's needed."
BB: For every supposed good thing he did, there was a bad one directly linked to it. The jury found him guilty of 137 counts. The evidence was clear. He's an extortionist. The judge rendered a disgraceful opinion. I envision Vince and his attorneys sitting around sipping champagne, thinking they've won a great victory, a sentence that belittles the severity of the verdict. The "corrupt and contented" city lives on.
SK: You also recently voiced the disappointment many of us are feeling in Mayor Nutter in a column for the Inquirer. What led you to it?
BB: I like Michael. I want him to succeed. But I saw a series of events that showed a startling naïveté about being mayor. In A Prayer for the City, I wrote that Rendell spent 80 percent of his time on his knees, sucking people off. Mayors think they have enormous power. But they're surrounded by politicians who need their egos massaged. They want to feel included. Michael has failed miserably to do any of that. He didn't handle the libraries well. The TV show about the Parking Authority should never have seen the light of day — it hurts our image. He's asking people to pay 19 percent more in property taxes, and the BRT is a bomb waiting to go off. Asking for everyone's resignation may make a good sound bite, but it isn't real.
SK: No mayor is an island. Reaching out for help from others would be a major move on Michael's part and could really help him.
BB: I thought he'd be a decisive leader, based on the campaign. He seems pensive and plodding and indecisive. Were we duped?
SK: Maybe not. His major promise was that he wouldn't be John Street. So what was the reaction to your column?
BB: Mostly good. A lot of people said I wrote what needed to be said.
SK: What else is on your plate these days?
BB: I'm out with a new book, Shooting Stars. LeBron James and I have the same agent. They saw a parallel with Friday Night Lights, and wanted an "as told to" in LeBron's voice. I was intrigued. It's a real story, not just about LeBron, but about LeBron and four of his teammates from high school, growing up together, sustaining each other, sticking together. People will say it's b.s., and all about image. But LeBron's loyalty, his selflessness on the court, his discipline, his modesty, all stem from how he grew up and the tremendous role models he had in his life.
SK: How do you pick what to write about?
BB: I go with things that appeal to my gut. I let an idea sit for a couple of weeks, or even months. If it retains my interest after the wait, I may be on to something. Nine out of 10 times, it fades away. I want my books to sell. No writer, I don't care who they are, wants to write something that no one reads.
SK: What was it like to have Friday Night Lights turn into a blockbuster movie?
BB: Unbelievable. I wanted it to happen, but after 10 years of pushing, I had given up. That's when they decided to green-light it. I had no real involvement in the process. Hollywood pays the writers to go away. Writers are always complaining — "They ruined my book." So don't sell the rights. Don't take the money. It's hush money. You know what? It was good money. I took it all the way to the bank.
SK: You could live in Hollywood or New York. What makes you stay here?
BB: This is a magnificent city, with character. I live in what I believe is the most beautiful neighborhood in the country — Chestnut Hill. Look, I love New York, and grew up there. I miss it. But I can't afford it. And for a writer, there's a lot of noise. Gossip. Someone won an award or sold two million copies. That can make you more insecure. Writers do best where there isn't a lot of noise.
SK: What do you make of the tribulations of the newspaper industry?
BB: I think the Inquirer has finally gone back to what it should have been — a local paper. I knew that its play to be a national wasn't working when Rendell heard that the Inquirer had a Denver bureau. He went wild. Why do they have a Denver bureau? Meanwhile, they've done some great local reporting. Some columnists, like Karen Heller, have some spark. But, that said, I don't see any kind of good future for newspapers. I don't see an effective business model.
SK: What does a city with a proclivity for ethical lapses among its public officials do without a daily newspaper?
BB: It's a disaster in waiting. Maybe the model changes, and they go online with Fumo- and BRT-type stories, both of which were done in extraordinary detail and effectiveness. But the computer doesn't lend itself to reading long stories. Investigative stuff will be hard to carry. The city will suffer from the loss.
SK: What's next?
BB: Before the LeBron project, I was working on a book about my twins. They were born three months premature, with three minutes between them. Gerry came through it unscathed. He's thrived. Got a master's. Is a full-time teacher. Has a great life. Zach had some trace brain damage because of those three minutes. He's never going to live on his own, drive a car. He's buoyant and happy, but I've never really had a conversation with him. It makes me sad, makes me cry. His mother and I are talking about what comes next. So I'm going back to that book. And I'm working on a screenplay on the life of Sugar Ray Leonard. I've spent time with him; there's an interesting side no one knows. But like anything in Hollywood, who the hell knows how this one'll turn out.


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Many politicians are dedicated public servants who do not deserve the contempt in which the political class is now widely held. Esther McVey is not one of these.
Since becoming an MP in 2010, the former GMTV presenter has earned opprobrium with all of the groups that she has been appointed supposedly to serve. In the process, she has lied shamelessly and repeatedly, demonstrated complete contempt for parliamentary standards, and grossly insulted the most vulnerable in our society.
As Secretary of State for Disabled People from 2012 to 2013, McVey misled Parliament about the punitive impact on disabled people of the so-called 'bedroom tax'. She also lost no opportunity to amplify false allegations that disabled people were exaggerating their disabilities in order to claim benefits. This no doubt made it easier for her to assist with the process of removing support from those who needed it, with devastating and in some cases fatal impacts on people's lives.
It may be that McVey was projecting her own greed and dishonesty onto others less fortunate than herself: in 2019 the Guardian revealed that she had claimed £8,750 in MP's expenses for the services of a "personal photographer".
After being appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions in 2018, McVey applied much the same approach to this new role. In a debate on the rise in food banks, she asserted that it was a 'good thing' that so many people were now using these, prompting veteran MP Gerald Kauffman to say that this was the nastiest speech he had heard in 43 years in the Commons. She was also reported by the head of the National Audit Office (NAO) for misleading Parliament over the new Universal Credit scheme. McVey had claimed that an NAO report had recommended the scheme be rolled out faster. In fact it said the opposite, as the poorly designed scheme was driving many people into destitution.
She was forced to apologise to the House of Commons, with Labour's Margaret Greenwood commenting, 'The Secretary of State should be ashamed that she has been forced to come to this house again. If she misread this report so badly this brings in to question her competence and her judgment. If she did read the report and chose to misrepresent its findings, she has clearly broken the ministerial code. Either way, she should resign.'
But McVey has never been one to be embarrassed by her own duplicity or incompetence. Her resignation when it came was not over this but over Theresa May's proposed Brexit deal. Outside the cabinet, she busied herself by promulgating disinformation about the European Union, for instance the false claim that the UK if it remained in the EU would be forced to join the euro. But this was by no means the end of her political ambitions.
In May 2019 McVey announced that she would be standing for the leadership of the Tory Party, a move that prompted a fair amount of incredulity. Despite attempting to appeal to the far right of her party by saying that she might suspend Parliament to force through a no-deal Brexit, she failed to convince many Tory MPs that she was a plausible Prime Minister.
As soon as she was knocked out of the race, she announced her support for Boris Johnson's candidacy. Her reward was to be appointed Minister of State for Housing and Planning in Johnson's Cabinet of Horrors, where she may be relied upon to lie to the public, show contempt for parliamentary norms and democratic values, and inflict damage on the vulnerable with not the slightest compunction.


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In quiet fashion, the VictoryShares US 500 Enhanced Volatility Wtd ETF (CFO) is one of the stars among smart beta exchange traded funds this year. Off its March lows, CFO is higher by 28% and has recently been on a streak of hitting all-time highs.
The $640 million CFO turned six years old last month and tracks the Nasdaq Victory US Large Cap 500 Long/Cash Volatility Weighted Index. CFO can be seen as something as quality meets low volatility play because its components must be earnings positive for at least four straight quarters.
Those stocks are then weighted based on their standard deviation over the past 180 trading days. Stocks with lower volatility are given higher weightings, and stocks with greater volatility are given lower weightings. Ultimately, all securities that pass the earnings criteria are present, just at different weights.
Stocks with lower volatility are given higher weightings, and stocks with greater volatility are given lower weightings. Ultimately, all securities that pass the earnings criteria are present, just at different weights. The weightings are based on volatility, so you end up with a more balanced and risk-aware approach to investing in the broad market.
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An interesting trait about CFO is that, unlike some rival low volatility strategies, is that the fund isn't excessively allocated to any one sector. Nor is the fund heavily devoted to traditional low volatility groups such as consumer staples or utilities.
Consumer staples, real estate and utilities are usually seen as the traditional "low vol" groups, but those sectors combine for less than 9% of CFO's roster, according to issuer data. Alone, technology commands a higher weight in the fund. CFO also addresses some of the limitations associated with cap-weighted funds.
When the going is good, passive market-cap weighted methodologies can help investors ride the markets higher and diversify across a broad market. This also creates an unforeseen risk since the largest components or largest companies by market capitalization are also those that have performed the best. Consequently, investors who are now overweight these big companies in a market cap-weighted fund are exposed to the downside risks when these high-flying stocks suddenly take a turn.
There's something to CFO's approach to damping volatility. Year-to-date, the VictoryShares fund is up almost 5% while the S&P 500 Low Volatility Index is down 7.18%.
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Can't say enough about the Devonshire & the staff. My Mother has been a resident for 7 years. She lived in the independent wing and then assisted. The team have created a warm, caring & fun community for it's seniors. Many thanks!
Senior Living as it Should Be
Welcome to The Devonshire - Hampton, Virginia's Award-Winning Retirement Community! At the Devonshire, a premier Independent and Assisted living community, we offer a resort style retirement and treat our residents like family. Our maintenance- free, senior community provides you with the lifestyle you deserve at a price you can afford.
Life at the Devonshire
As one of the top Independent and Assisted living communities in Hampton, we offer a variety of amenities to enrich the lives of our residents. Here, you have the freedom to enjoy the things you want to do when you want to do them. Every day, you can choose to participate in daily activities and social events, make new friends and create lasting memories, or simply read your favorite book in a quiet space. Get involved as much or as little as you want—it's your lifestyle.
Events & Activities
Our resident activities director orchestrates events, programs, and outings that are in line with your interests and passions. Enjoy life-enriching activities 7 days a week. Our central location, in a highly sought-after area in Hampton, provides easy access to Peninsula Town Center and other services and activities that Hampton's Coliseum Central district offers. Whether it's a trip to the theater, shopping at local stores, or a night on the town with friends, we provide safe and reliable transportation, so our residents can participate in scheduled outings and activities.
At the Devonshire, we believe our hospitality and care are demonstrated through restaurant-style dining, daily events and activities, and a friendly neighborhood community. Our long-term residents of 10+ years plus the commitment and longevity of our staff represents active senior living at its best.
Meet Your Residential Ambassadors
A team of longtime residents makes up our Residential Ambassador Program. These knowledgeable volunteers are on-hand to greet new and prospective neighbors and to serve as mentors and guides—exploring everything our community has to offer. Our Ambassadors are available to answer any questions about the Devonshire and are ready to help you experience the lifestyle you desire.
Residents interested in volunteering for the Residential Ambassador program should let staff know. They can follow up with more information.
The staff at The Devonshire treats the residents as they are their own family. That's what I would want for my family. I think all the work they do is overlooked. Well, I guess they make it look so easy.
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Since 1913, The Armory Show has been the largest exhibition of modern art to happen in New York City. In the last two decades its influence has provided the opportunity for countless other art fairs to pop up in its wake, making our city one of the world's greatest hubs of art and design. International artists, collectors, gallery owners, and admirers gathered for the weekend from March 5 – 8 to witness the greatest trends in art and design from leading creative professionals from all over the world.
The Novo Arts team took to Piers 92 and 94 on Sunday, analyzing and cataloging what we found in the galleries and artists booths. What we discovered was a better understanding of what people love to make right now and also what people are interested in owning for fine art. Here were the major trends we found:
Middle East Influence: From sculptures to paintings, prints, and even plastic gun caps – Middle Eastern artists demonstrated their prowess at delivering incredible artwork this weekend, packed with interesting and provocative messages.
Hanging Sculpture: The relief and hanging sculptures at the show were some of the biggest crowd-pleasers. From colored plexiglass forms, to wooden wall-mounts, the integration of experience-based design into fine art is huge right now.
Paper Art: The texture and technical finesse of Chun Kwang Young's "Aggregation" series and Zhuang Hong Yi's "Oval Flowerbed" had viewers in awe. Keep an eye out for paper wall sculptures like these, they bring a flood of color and life to any space.
Needle and Thread: This year proved that the needle and thread can be as mighty as the paintbrush. The detail and refined line work of Chiharu Shiota and Kyungah Ham drew viewers in intimately and engaged the viewer through a deeply enhanced sense of process.
Mixed Media Sculpture: The re-purposed material and integrated found objects were some of the most divergent sculpture forms this year. The rustic and weathered qualities of the work created an aura that was powerfully relatable and comforting.
Illuminated Sculpture: The booths were alive with the sound of neon. It was undeniable this weekend that the fusion of technology into fine art is growing more and more popular. Industrial design and the integration of light into artwork is one of 2015's biggest trends.


text: Celebrity Parents Lisa Maxwell and Beau celebrate Mother's Day By Staff Author Published on March 7, 2008 08:05 PM Share Tweet Pin Email British actress Lisa Maxwell, 44, who stars on the police drama The Bill, recently spoke to Take It Easy about longtime boyfriend Paul, their daughter Beau, 8, and how the family celebrates Mother's Day, which was this past Sunday in the UK. Click below for the interview highlights. How she feels about Mother's Day: Idon't think it's a commercialized rip off at all. I love being spoiledfor the day. My daughter, Beau, who's eight, and partner Paul arereally sweet. I get breakfast in bed, and Beau makes me a card, whichis lovely. Then, after a leisurely morning, we'll go out for lunchtogether near our home in North London. Perfect! On juggling motherhood and work: I've had to work onMother's Day in the past, so I really treasure it if I have a day offand can spend time with Beau and Paul. At the moment, work and homelife is great. I do have to get up early to be in make up for 7 am atthe Bill's set in Wimbledon and days can be 12 hours long. But I'mlucky that Paul, [who is] a sculptor, can pick Beau up from school and be withher until I get home. I couldn't do my job without him. What Beau thinks of her celebrity mother: To be honest, when I get homeshe's more interested in showing me her homework than who I've beenpretending to be all day. As she's growing up, she's become more of alittle mate to me. We have so much fun together, and I'm constantlyamazed by all the new things she's learning to do. When I think back tohow tiny and helpless Beau was when she was born, and compare it to thefunny, clever little girl she is now, it's just unbelievable. I'm soamazed that Paul and I created this little human being who's sobrilliant.I love the way Beau'sgrowing in to her own personality, and she's told me she wants to be amarine biologist, which is very impressive at eight! She'll have tolearn all that at school though. With a mum and dad who are a sculptorand an actress, we're quite a creative household, so maths and scienceisn't our strong point! On Beau growing up: I'm sure we've gotlots of interesting times to come, but at the moment it's great. She'snot reached the rebellious teen phase yet, so it's still okay to be seenwith your mum. I took Beau and her friend to the Strictly Come DancingLive Tour and we had such a great girly night out. We were supportingLouisa Lytton, my work mate on 'The Bill' [Beth Green], who was fantastic. Source: Take It Easy magazine, March 2nd issue, p. 20-21 Thanks to CBB reader Carlie.


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You don't have to look far to find books or articles proclaiming how to accomplish effective organizational change. Many of these are worthy of your attention.
But if you happen to be the proponent of an upcoming change for your business, you would best start preparing by engaging in some serious introspection. Let me explain my point using a very personal example.
My own personal vision and life circumstances have recently combined to cause a lot of introspection. My spouse and I are in the throes of planning our "next chapter". It will involve substantial change. It has caused me to reflect on a handful of some of the most important changes I have experienced since birth. Here's a recap, ultimately tied into a business lesson.
My personal journey down memory lane led me to conclude that some of the most memorable changes in my life occurred in my youth. Changes like being pushed from the nest into nursery school; or transitioning from elementary school to junior high, where we had to change classes multiple times each day; or graduating to high school where my sophomore class size was 1100 students; or saying goodbye to a large high school and hello to a small college; not to mention seven job changes and relocations within the first 17 years after college.
Now, after living in the same home for 29 years, change finally looms again. We have grown comfortable with our house, our neighborhood, our friends, our church, and our surroundings in general. But our children and grandchildren are on the other side of the continent. Emotion suggests that we stay where we are comfortable and buy lots of plane tickets to enjoy being with family multiple times a year. Yet logic relentlessly pushes for relocation closer to family.
At this moment, the concept of change is very real and very personal. I believe I'm in an appropriate frame of mind to understand how your employees might feel when you are bringing a major change to the business or to their role in the business. I believe the most important factors involved in the inherent resistance to change are:
- The involuntary nature of most change, viewed from the perspective of an employee
- The relative comfort of "the present", again from the perspective of the employee
In my personal situation, our upcoming relocation is, in a sense, forced. It's forced by our advancing age and the anticipation of the inevitable decline in health. This makes it difficult.
Since our present circumstances are comfortable, since it will be difficult to leave good friends and familiar surroundings, score another blow for difficult change.
However, the rest of the story is more important than these two realizations. The attraction of being a larger part of our children's and grandchildren's lives; of being more available to help out; of being present to celebrate birthdays and holidays; is strong. The attraction to get to know new territory, to get to make new friends, to prove that we remain vibrant and significant as we approach seven decades on the planet – this attraction to relocate a couple thousand miles and make a difference in new ways also imposes a seemingly magnetic pull. And the magnets enumerated are strong.
As a business owner who is leading change, you will be most successful if you can identify with those specific fears or perceived losses that make the change difficult for each individual employee. Then, identify and clearly articulate the "magnets" associated with your proposed change. Feeling their pain and showing them the positive tradeoff of the change should be central to your change strategy.


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Is your guy a green-eyed monster? Check out the signs of jealous boyfriends to know how green your guy is. Here is more on jealous boyfriend signs.
He Gets Angry When You Look At Other Guys
If you thought that guys are immune to jealousy, here is a little quickie for you. Men can get insanely jealous if they feel threatened by another man. So if you think that your Mr. Cute is all goody-goody, just try throwing furtive glances at a dude passing by or talking to a guy sitting next to you and see your man pitch a fit.
He Hates Your Buddies
Does your guy storm out of the room every time you discuss your pals? Does he dodge you with verbal bullets every time you mention your best friend? Guys can get extremely mean when it comes to their girls' friends, especially their male chums. So if your guy sees red every time you hang out with your friends or bring a friend in, it's time to take a reality check!
He Doubts You Of Having An Affair
Does your guy often accuse you of cheating on him with your colleague and cannot stand the fact that you work in the company of good-looking men? Does he occasionally surprise you at work by dropping in without any prior notice? Jealous men can get extremely suspicious when it comes to their girlfriends. So if your guy is secretly convinced that you are dating your colleague in office, you better sit up and reason with him.
He Is Suspicious
Does your guy check traffic reports to see if you were really stuck in traffic? Does he ransacks your belongings in your absence, looks into your purse for telephone numbers, and sniffs your dress for male redolence? There is no cure for an overly suspicious boyfriend. So if your boyfriend behaves less like your guy and more like a spy from a private detective novel, it's time to run!
He Makes A Scene In Public
Does your guy hit you in public and abuse you every time you do something he doesn't approve of? Does not matter whether you are traveling by a public bus, eating in a crowded bistro or seated in your living room, your Mr. J will not stop to consider anything when the green-eyed monster strikes. So if your guy doesn't think twice before embarrassing you in public, you better stop going out with him for good.
He Keeps Tabs On You
Does your man calls you up several times in a day to check where you are, what are you doing and who you are with? Does he scan through your inbox SMSs everyday and checks your cell phone bill for suspicious numbers? If yes, then beware! Your guy is a jealous nut! Instead of being defensive, just give him a piece of your mind. Enough is enough! You cannot bear to stay with a sneaking stag forever.
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Dance India Asia Pacific (DIAP) is an exciting and visionary dance education programme for students, teachers and performing artistes of Indian classical dance. Dance India Asia Pacific has been organised by Apsaras Arts since 2011, in collaboration with Milapfest and Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, supported by Singapore's National Arts Council Singapore.
Dance India Asia Pacific 2020 will be a hybrid blended program with physical classroom and online sessions, in alignment to COVID-19 health advisory guidelines and observance of social distancing safety measures. This is a unique format of virtual learning experience that has been conceived in context of the new-normal.
DIAP 2020 is now open for applications for its Masterclasses in Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Abhinaya and Music. In this uniquely designed masterclass workshop, world renowned expert faculty members teach choreographies from their performance repertoire (which is outside of the classroom repertoire pedagogy) and the workshops culminates into a mini-showcase at the closing ceremony. On implementing safe-distancing measures by limiting sign ups for the dance-studio masterclasses, the 2020 program offers a blended learning approach through a series of lecture-demonstration webinars that will be accessible from home. These webinar topics have been specifically curated and designed for the DIAP 2020 to address the targetted gaps and needs of the learners. The experiential webinars are aimed to provide practical know-how in the execution of successful performances and are not simple informational speaker series.
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text: 03 July 2019 Fitness: What's New On The Scene In Summer 2019Here's our hot picks for the new fitness trends you have to try this summer. From yoga raves to strongman classes, we're always on the lookout for a new fitness trend to get stuck into. And with new studios popping up all over London, new technologies taking over and new classes being added to the mix, it seems that Summer 2019 is going to be something special. Without further ado, here's our hot picks for the new fitness trends you have to try this summer... Soul Cycle, Soho With 88 studios across the US and Canada, and a dedicated collection of celebrity fans including Michelle Obama and David Beckham, the arrival of Soul Cycle in London has been long overdue. The brand opened its first UK studio last month, bringing with it an 'away from the everyday' vibe that makes it different to other spin classes: phones are banned - sorry ''gram it or it didn't happen' crew – carefully curated playlists accompany instructors akin to motivational speakers and the studio is lit by candlelight. No, it's not the cheapest, but it's worth the experience How much? First ride £16, single class £24, packs from £110. Find it: 3-4 Great Marlborough St, Soho, London W1F 7HH https://www.soul-cycle.com/uk Rathbone Boxing Club, Fitzrovia Located in Fitzrovia, Rathbone Boxing Club is the new kid on the boxing block, blending the grit of old-school training gyms with the boutique studio experience that we've come to expect of our workouts. Don't be fooled by those fluffy towels though, as Rathbone's approach focuses as much on the skills as it does the style. Led by seasoned boxers, and offering classes including classic boxing, sparring, strength and conditioning and boxing fitness, there's something for all levels of ability and experience. How much? Intro offer of £30 for two credits, single credit £20, credit packs from £100. Use code BALANCE15 to receive 15% off the purchase of any fully priced credit bundle (1 use per person). Valid until 4th August 2019. Find them: Rathbone Boxing Club The Gaslight Building 29-35 Rathbone Street London W1T 1NJ www.rathboneboxingclub.com Gymbox – Sexhale Long-established on the fitness scene, you can always rely on Gymbox to bring something fresh and funnily named to the market. First it was their chill-inducing CBD-based Canabliss class, now it's Sexhale, which promises to help you "help you reconnect with the innately powerful self" and "embrace every part of your beautiful body." Don't be too put off by that intense description; it simply a sweat-inducing yoga flow, lots of movement and some tantric breathing. Add in the low lighting, chilled music and essential oils, and it's actually a very satisfying way to end the day. How much? Members only. Price varies by studio. Find it: At Old Street, Victoria and Westfield Stratford. www.gymbox.com Fiit If you've ever listened to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place, or follow any kind of fitness influencer on Instagram, then you'll probably already have heard of Fiit. Revolutionising the way we work out at home, the app allows you to choose unlimited classes from three streams — Cardio, Strength and Rebalance — which are led by some of the UK's most talked about trainers. Among them, Balance Festival favourites Steph Elswood, Jamie Ray, Richie Bostock and Adrienne Herbert. New for this summer is their live leaderboard: strap on your chest strap, stream live classes from your favourite trainers and work out alongside – and compete with – other users across the country. How much? Monthly plan - £20. Quarterly - £45. Yearly - £120. All prices include Fiit chest strap with accelerometer. Find it: On the App Store. Unfortunately, it's only available for iOS at the moment, but they have plans to expand to Android by the end of 2019. www.fiit.tv Conbody If there was ever a studio with an unusual backstory, it's Conbody. Incarcerated in a 9x6 prison cell, Coss Marte developed an exercise program without the need for any equipment – and lost 70lbs in the process. Bringing these techniques to the wider world after his release, he opened a successful New York fitness studio, with every class combining cardio, HIIT, strength training, and metabolic conditioning, using only bodyweight moves. Now, it's come to London. Today, he's as dedicated to prison reform as to fitness, and all instructors are carefully vetted former prisoners. Don't expect fancy gadgets or an Insta-studio aesthetics at Conbody – these classes are all about straight-talking and putting the time in. How much? First class £15, single class £20, packs from £95 Find it: The Stratford Hotel, 20 International Way, London, E20 1FD www.conbody.com


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The Eight fold Path
From : A complete idiot guide of Zen living
by Gary McClairv Ph.D., and Eve Attomicn. MfA
The Eight fold Path would be the substance in the fourth noble truth, and it consists of guidelines for purposeful living that will support pave the method to the release from suffering.
These aren't precisely guidelines or commandments, but a framework for living that will make life easier and more conducive to the elimination of suffering.
>- Appropriate understanding signifies recognizing that life is impermanent, suffering is linked to want, and want is linked to the false notion that we are lacking some thing.
Appropriate understanding has also been described as recognizing the truth of karma along with the unity of all beings.
> Right believed signifies thinking kindly and refusing to engage in cruel, mean, covetous, or otherwise nasty thoughts. What you believe is what you are.
> Right speech indicates refusing to lie, speak meanly, gossip, command everyone's attention, or inflame persons.
According to Buddhism, ideal speech should be wise, type, and minimal.
Talk when required, but do not be a chatterbox.
(Those of us who cannot support becoming chatterboxes are working on cultivating the power of silence!)
> Right action frequently indicates following the Five Precepts, or Buddhist morals.
These are nonviolence or refusal to kill purposefully; refusal to steal, which covers shoplifting, plagiarizing, even stealing attention away from a person; manage of the senses and appetites (from overeating to lust);
talking sincerely and hon?estly; and refusal to alter the thoughts with intoxicants.
That last precept does not mean you can't get pleasure from a nice glass of wine with your meal.
It just implies quitting brief of finding schnockered.
> Right livelihood is an fascinating 1. It implies deciding upon an occupation that is certainly not damaging or unjust, but instead is honest, upright, and furthering of really like and compassion within the world.
The professions traditionally frowned upon by Buddhists as not getting those of proper livelihood include trade in weapons, individuals, sex, drugs, alcohol, or poison, and professions that involve killing, such as soldier, hunter, or perhaps fisherman (you could have guessed by now that Buddhists are, traditionally, vegetarians in a lot of countries, although not in all).
> Right effort implies making a conscious try to cultivate positive qualities, thoughts, and actions in yourself, when also working to prevent or remove negative qualities, thoughts, and tendencies.
You could call this self-discipline.
> Right mindfulness means working on being mindful all of the time. Getting mind?ful means getting constantly aware of the feelings, your surroundings, what your personal body is carrying out, what thoughts and concepts you will be experiencing, and what's happening about you. Based on Buddhism, everyone has a sixth sense (and it isn't an capacity to see dead people).
It can be mind, or awareness. Zen thoughts is waking up and living as opposed to going by way of the motions as for those who were asleep.
>- Proper concentration means working on achieving a one-pointed mind. Should you be undertaking some thing, concentrate wholly on what that you are undertaking.
This isn't simple, but might be accomplished by way of the discipline that comes from lots of meditation practice.
The better your thoughts gets at completely immersing itself in what you are performing (regardless of how mundane), the much less you'll be plagued by distractions, desires, and fragmentation, and also the more fulfilling your every day existence will turn into.
There are extra numbered lists, enumerated differently here and there, and variously emphasized by various Buddhist traditions.


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GEORGINA McGrath's second half double helped Heathrow U9s stretch their unbeaten run to nine matches on Sunday.
Second place Heathrow trailed 1-0 at the break to the team immediately below them in the standings, but McGrath equalised, before being sent racing clear to put the visitors in front.
However Greenford Celtic refused to be beaten and snatched a share of the points with a minute left.


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The Terrible Arithmetic
Kelley's article on counting the collateral damage arising from the drone wars starting me thinking about the latest "success" being reported in Washington, the killing of alleged al-Qaeda number two Abu Yahya al-Libi. A series of drone strikes took place on Saturday through Monday, June 2nd through the 4th, part and parcel of eight strikes that have taken place since May 20th, when Pakistan refused to reopen the NATO supply route to Afghanistan. The June 4th attack was a double strike that reportedly killed al-Libi. Local sources reported thirty people were killed in the multiple attacks over the June 2nd weekend alone. We have learned recently that the CIA, which is carrying out the attacks, regards anyone killed in a drone strike as a militant as long as they are male and of arms bearing age.
Apparently the recent strikes zeroed in on a cell phone that was being used intermittently by someone believed to be close to al-Libi supplemented by satellite imagery on small groups moving about during the night in the tribal area where the attacks took place. The information was less than definitive, hence the multiple strikes.
Al-Libi's death has not been independently confirmed. He was reported killed back in 2009 but later resurfaced. I have a problem with any use of drones to kill people unless someone is absolutely caught in flagrante preparing or carrying out a terrorist act against US persons, but the more serious issue relates to whether the collateral damage to civilians, which is undeniably taking placed in spite of White House disclaimers, does more harm than the good derived from killing an occasional terrorist. The evidence would appear to suggest that the current bad relationship with Pakistan is a direct result of Pakistani media reports of the civilians killed in the drone attacks. Since the US government fudges the numbers by referring to everyone as a militant, only admitting to a tiny number of civilian deaths, at least 30 people were killed to get al-Libi who might have, in fact, escaped.
Sunday's papers reported that the Obama Administration will accelerate its drone attack schedule in the spirit of "what have we got to lose?" Well, actually we have everything to lose. Without a measure of Pakistani cooperation the entire central and south Asian enterprise that the United States has so foolishly entered into will collapse and we will be forced to watch a United States Army again beating a hasty retreat from a foreign country. But this time there will be no helicopters flying off the roof of an embassy to aircraft carriers standing nearby offshore – Afghanistan is landlocked.


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03718 Ghost Bride Winter Exchange for vegascat
Marsya posted a topic in Show Off: PaintingI managed to get my winter exchange piece and gifts to vegascat in time for Christmas. Since he sent me a heartfelt thank you directly and I know she made it I wanted to post up some of the photos I took before mailing her off. I will let vegascat share photos of the gifts if he chooses and just post the painted miniature. I had alot of fun painting her up and quite enjoyed keeping her to a limited palette. I am happy he likes her and that she made it safely during a busy mail time. Here she is on her scenic base alongside the Golem Familiar from 02826. And I wanted to keep her removable in case he wants to use her for gaming. I enjoyed painting her quite a bit I think my favorite part was her skin, I used a bit of purple pink in the shadows which I think shows better in hand and then glazed it with a rosy flesh to help make it a bit warmer while still looking cool overall. I will have to pick her up again and paint one up to keep, she is just too pretty of a sculpt not to.
Here's the 2015 Secret Sophie / Winter Exchange - Chatter Thread! If you haven't already, please go visit the Official Thread to get the questionnaire to send to Fanguad as he's the main coordinator and puts the spreadsheets together and hands off to me half the participants so that I can message them with their partners. Remember, you don't have to paint anything for this exchange, we are doing an and/or here. Gift or Gift & Painted exchange! We can discuss what we are doing, get some ideas of things to do from each other, post some teaser pics of what we are doing, even post final pics of what we get or links to show-off. Let the excitement commence, 'tis the Season!!!
So, Dispatchdave painted me up a couple of minis for the Winter Exchange. These things are... I cannot express just how much I love these. The colors used on Darkrasp are gorgeous. I love his skintone in particular. The robes are wonderful and (since things were a bit rubbed off when he got here), I touched up his chains and scythe. I did the scythe with a very pale blue, white brushed on top in a streaky pattern. The visbaronesses face is my favorite bit (after that, the lovely autumn color selection). It's just stunning. the puffed up, slightly reddened cheeks, the perfect eyes, the amazing hair. DD, you've seriously made me happy. Thank you so much for the fantastic miniatures!


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Focusing on resident satisfaction, our dining service aims to provide a positive and enjoyable experience for each individual, regardless of their health condition or physical limitations – helping to improve nutritional intake and clinical outcomes.
We prepare food on-site and serve three meals and three snacks daily for regular, texture modified and therapeutic diets to meet each resident's individualized nutritional care plan. Our menu is developed corporately to ensure a high standard and is modified twice yearly in the Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter with input from residents and their family. Our menus offer a wide variety of nutritious choices at every meal.Download sample menu
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- Once a month, we hold our Diner's Club where we order in take-out food.
- We have Pub Night once a week where residents can relax and enjoy up to 2 drinks.


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More than 400,000 Children of school age are estimated to be in the workforce in Cambodia – child labourers who are not getting an education and who (in one out of 10 cases) are engaged in physically dangerous work.
This figure, based on a large household survey conducted by the Government shows that Cambodia has a long way to go in protecting children's rights to a level accepted by U.N. Member nations.
Cambodia pays lip service to the rights of children – but the Government is on record as saying that these rights don't – or can't – apply to households facing extreme poverty. In other words in the absence of any protection, or social welfare safety-net, children will be forced by circumstances into child labour.
Here is the accepted United Nations Article on Child Labour: (Source UNICEF)
Article 32 (Child labour):The government should protect children from work that is dangerous or might harm their health or their education.While the Convention protects children from harmful and exploitative work, there is nothing in it that prohibits parents from expecting their children to help out at home in ways that are safe and appropriate to their age. If children help out in a family farm orbusiness, the tasks they do be safe and suited to their level of development and comply withnational labour laws. Children's work should not jeopardize any of their other rights, including the right to education, or the right to relaxation and play.
And here is the news report from the South American news and information Agency Prensa Latina regarding the new survey results:
Phnom Penh, December 2 – 2013 (Prensa Latina) Child labor in Cambodia registers alarming levels, according to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Statistics, the Planning Ministry and the International Labor Organization (ILO). The figures corresponding to year 2012 indicate that some 429,000 children were doing the work of adults, two thirds of them in rural areas.
This represents a 10 percent of those between 5 and 17 years of age. Consequently, half of them dropped out of school or never received primary health care, adds the first survey of its kind conducted in the country since 2001.
One of every nine child laborers were engaged in hazardous labor, including working at construction sites or factories, logging, operating heavy machinery and brick-making.
Researchers surveyed a sample of 9,600 households in all 23 provinces and the capital Phnom Penh, but they had no access to children who live at workplaces or those who have been exploited for sex- or drug-trafficking purposes.
In the child labor report foreword, Minister of Planning Chhay Than said he expected the report would be useful to 'planners and policy-makers. Eliminating child labor in Cambodia is one of the most urgent challenges the government faces,' he says.
This is a tricky issue for visitors to Cambodia. Do you boycott a cafe that has children clearing the tables? What if the children are the sons and daughters of the owner's family?
I'd be interested in any responses readers might have. One principle I'd try and stick to is to determine if the children (at a cafe or shop or wherever we might see a child working) are getting a school education. If they are, then their trajectory is a good one. If not, then they're getting exploited. Any thoughts?


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Charm from Tool Academy (Remember him? We don't either.)and his homie decided that they wanted to put Ashley, the new girl on Bad Girls Club 6 as well as Natalie Nunn from BGC4 on blast?douchebag style. Charm claims he had sex with Ashley and passed her off to his friend who corroborates the story. Both claim her deep throat skills are superior. They also believe that last week's brawl was because the other girls were jealous that Ashley got a sample of their peens respectively and they didn't (*blank stare*). As far as Natalie Nunn, they allege that she works as an escort. The language in the video is not safe for work so put your headphones in.
So this is what reality "stars" are doing to keep their names out there these days, huh? Hide ya kids.


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Great News about Genetic Testing!
The genetic test that Angelina Jolie had done that normally runs between $3000 or $4000 will become much cheaper very soon. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that human genes are not patentable. This means that the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes that predispose to breast cancer will no longer be monopolized by one company who can charge thousands of dollars for the test, but rather it will be open to competition from other genetic marker companies. You can expect over the next few months that the price will descend thousands of dollars to a few hundred dollars for this test. At the same time, other less known genetic defects will be tested for in a panel of genetic abnormalities. If you are worried that you have a genetic predisposition for breast cancer because of many members of your family with this disease, I would advise that you wait a few months before you get tested. Perhaps wait until the end of year since there will be a very rapid shakeout in this industry of testing for genetic abnormalities.
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More dragons! I am a sucker for them. I will read any book that is about dragons, or even mentions one. And these ones are good. But again, not the scaly fire-breathing dragons expected. These ones have adapted to live in the human world, while still retaining knowledge of fire and magic. So, dragon PEOPLE.
17 year old Echo, human, thief, and runaway, has lived with the Avicen since she was 7. A mysterious race of bird people that live below New York City, the Avicen have feathers instead of hair, and are embroiled in an ancient war with the Drakharin, the dragon people. Both races posses magic, and have wards and spells at their disposal to keep them from the eyes of humans. They travel through shadows and darkness, and can cross great distances in the blink of an eye. But they cannot have peace.
There is a legend with both peoples that whomever controls the Firebird, a mythical entity believed to possess unbelievable powers, will control the outcome of the conflict. The Ala, a powerful Avicen who adopted Echo after finding her living in the NYC Library, wants her to find the Firebird and bring peace. Caius, the Dragon Prince, wants the same outcome. His bloodthirsty twin sister, general of his armies, wants the war to continue.
This is a good story. It has romance, mystery, magic and sword-fighting, fire-raging conflict.
Writing the story in a contemporary setting really set up the contrast for the magic and ancient peoples; a fantasy set in the modern world always captures my imagination. (You will look at the teen in the hoodie in the coffee shop a bit differently!) Bird people and dragons, a centuries old war. A mythical being who could be the world's salvation or could destroy everything.
All the characters seem to possess outstanding physical beauty and a witty intellect. Likely? Not in my world! But then I've never seen a bird- or dragon-person either, so I am going with it, happily. Everything is possible in fantasy. And it makes for a great read.
Echo is badass. I loved her. She is sarcastic, daring, loyal and smart, and a little unsure of her place in the world, both the ancient and modern. Caius is smart, gorgeous, selfless and loyal. Not really a bad boy, but then he is a dragon, so off-limits enough to qualify for possible romance. The Ala, Jasper, Dorian, Tanith, Ivy, Rowan – are all well-crafted secondary characters that really round out the story.
The country-hopping (following clues to find the Firebird left by a former Avicen operative) sets the stage for mystical international intrigue, sort of Bond-meets-Gandalf-meets-Gregor-the-Overlander.
The story is well paced, appropriate for any teen, and a great introduction to fantasy for anyone who isn't yet hooked. (And did I mention the dragons?!?)
The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey is published by Delacorte Press.


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Hi, Friends!
The MFT team is celebrating with a Pizza Party today! We're using the Pizza My Heart stamps and die-namics to inspire you and bring to life on cards what so many love at any age – PIZZA!
I made a pizza today with my favorite toppings (to each their own)! I know there are lots of opinions on what are great toppings, but I usually like just pepperoni and mushrooms. I do love bell peppers and purple onion, but I won't pout if it's not on there. I die-cut my pizza and after ink-blending the crust, sauce and cheese, I colored the rest with Copic markers.
Inks used: Sauce, Wild Cherry; Crust/Cheese, Lemon Drop and Kraft
Pepperoni: R32, R35, R39
Onions: V000, V15
Bell Peppers: G43, G46
Mushrooms: E41, E42 E44
Cheese: E30, E31
My background is stamped with the All Lined Up Background stamp to imitate a picnic table cloth/blanket and finished by embossing a sentiment over black cardstock.
I hope you enjoyed this card! Thanks so much for stopping by today!


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#Art Professor Has Had Monstrous #Success
During the school year, Professor Wendy Grieb teaches to her students how to make art fit for films and television. Many of Grieb's own illustrations have been viewed by audiences all over the globe.
The California State University in Fullerton professor has worked on many film and television shows including Hercules, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch, Pepper Ann, Dave the Barbarian, Phineas and Ferb and Emperor's New School.
The Cal State Fullerton art professor's most recent work involves the dance routines within Disney Channel's Phineas and Ferb, though she says her dance skills are limited only to paper.
Grieb's initial work with musical numbers was on the late 1990s Disney Channel show Pepper Ann for the episode, "You Oughta be in Musicals," where she discovered the fun of animating choreography.
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NRG Stadium
March 17, 2K18
Think about all the technology needed to pull off a RodeoHouston performance. From the hundreds of lights around the stadium to the multiple cameras set up at different distances to the massive sound system, it's a complex operation requiring a tremendous amount of money and a small army of talented people to run it all. And with all that in place and 18 nights of practice, the technical team at NRG Stadium still had a devil of a time trying to keep up with Brad Paisley.
There was never any doubt that Brad Paisley was going to use all the new rodeo stage to his advantage, but he was only halfway through the first song of the night—after taking the stage to the theme from Stranger Things—before he was out on one of the star points singing and soloing on his guitar. Center stage might as well not have been there for the amount of time he spent at it; Paisley is most at home getting close to the fans, which meant an ample amount of time spent with his boots in the dirt covering the floor of the stadium.
Saturday night was not about putting on a technically masterful performance—although his solos were all quite good—or finding catharsis through live music; at times it felt less like a concert and more like Paisley was trying to give as many people as he could an experience they'd never forget. He brought members of the armed forces out to celebrate their service; he handed out plenty of
In the past, Paisley has put on blistering performances where he played like a man possessed. He's brought out country legends to share the stage and end of show pickup exit with him. In the last 10 years, he's only missed RodeoHouston once, and as someone who has seen him once a year for the last five years, he hasn't put on a show that was less than great. He's been one of the constants of RodeoHouston, and if he wants to spend a year now and then having a good time and entertaining himself while entertaining everyone else, I'd say he's earned that. If everyone's going to be talking about Garth and Chris this weekend anyway, I can't say I blame him for wanting to have a little fun. It certainly worked for the 75,000+ that paid to see him.
Personal Bias: It's a shame last year's Love and War flew under the radar last year because there's something charming about its quirks even if it isn't his strongest effort. Honestly, how many artists aside from Paisley have the creative respect and connections to have John Fogerty, Timbaland, and Mick Jagger all appear on their record? Plus, "selfie#theinternetisforever" is a great entry in the realm of "songs that are obvious two different songs jammed together."
The Crowd: 75,016 strong, putting him literally two tickets ahead of Chris Stapleton and literally two tickets behind Garth Brooks in the battle of country music ticket sales at this year's rodeo. I had predicted 72,000 based on crowd noise and the like once Paisley took the stage, but crowd enthusiasm suffered a touch, I believe, from the fact that the final day of regular rodeo competition was so long, including a tiebreaker round in bull riding.
Mutton Bustin', Day 19 Update: It's a good thing that mutton bustin' only happens once a year. Absence gives us time to miss the excitement that comes from a good run, the sympathy "awe"s that come from a kid who stands up with tears in their eyes, and the inevitable "I practiced on my dad" responses the kids give when describing how they won. Tonight's winner wants to be a fireman when he grows up. Best of luck to you, champ.
Random Notebook Dump: If you'll allow me to indulge in just a little bit of navel gazing, having sat through eight performances at this year's rodeo, this is how I'd rank the best performances I saw at RodeoHouston in 2018.
9. Keith Urban
8. Jason Aldean
7. Blake Shelton
6. Alessia Cara
5. Chris Stapleton
4. Zac Brown Band
3. Brad Paisley
2. Garth Brooks (Night One)
1. Luke Bryan


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Secrets to Securing a Business Loan
Secrets to Securing a Business Loan
Knowing what business lenders look for can give you an edge in the application process.
Most businesses need to borrow money from time to time, whether to fund a startup operation, expand an existing business or just manage a rough patch. Your chances of getting a loan approved will be enhanced by having either a solid business plan incorporating the "five C's" of business credit or documented financial statements showing the overall health of your business. Lenders use this information to help determine whether to extend credit, so be aware of how they may affect your loan application.
Here are the areas that lenders really look at:
- Character. Lenders review your education and experience as well as personal and business credit history. They may view your loan application more favorably, for example, if you have an existing business or you've managed a similar type of business in the past and can demonstrate a successful track record. However, that doesn't mean that you can't get a loan if you're switching fields or starting a new business. In those cases, your personal credit history and the general impression you make on the lender may weigh more heavily. It may be helpful to get character references from respected community members and former employers to bolster your case.
- Capital. You'll need to put up a certain amount of money—perhaps from personal savings, an equity loan on your home or money from friends and relatives— to borrow money. Not only may a certain amount of capital be required by law, but lenders also want you to have some "skin in the game." They may be more willing to take a risk on your business when you're willing to risk your own money as well.
- Capacity. Lenders want to be repaid, so your capacity to repay the loan is a critical factor in determining approval. Capacity will be based largely on the past and projected cash flow of an existing business. With a new business, it's important to include a detailed explanation of how the business will be able to repay the loan by including projected expenses and income based on solid research, not just wishful thinking.
- Collateral. As a secondary safeguard to capacity, lenders may require a certain amount of collateral—basically assets that can be sold, with the proceeds going to the lender— should you default on the loan. Collateral may include inventory, vehicles, cash, investments, receivables, real estate and capital equipment such as machinery. Some entrepreneurs use their personal homes as business collateral, but beware of the risk of losing your home if you're unable to pay back the business loan.
- Conditions. Finally, your business plan should detail general market conditions and your business' competitive edge. Demonstrating that you've done your homework—such as researching the competition, determining the demand for your product or service, developing a sales strategy, creating a pricing plan and assembling a team of financial, marketing and tax professionals—will go far toward convincing lenders that your plan is viable.
Turn to Navy Federal
There's one more "C" you shouldn't ignore—your credit union. Navy Federal has the products and services—including business loans and lines of credit—that our members need to pursue a successful business strategy. Visit Business Solutions to learn more or call us at 1-877-418-1462.


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The Sami language is spoken in Northern Norway and Finland by an ever-decreasing group of people – less than 20,000 people now speak the language, and numbers are only in decline as Norwegian and Finnish creep further and further up the Nordic region, and it may one day usurp Sami entirely.
However, Nils Rune Utsi is a man on a mission to reverse this downward trend in Sami speakers. In an attempt to boost interest in the language, he founded a rap group called Slincraze, rapping in Sami to make this language more relevant for younger generations and to stimulate interest with a view to making sure Sami stays in the consciousness of native speakers.
"I rap in Sami because it is my language and it feels so natural to me," said Nils, "and of course I want to preserve the language in a way the youth can understand it… I feel it's one of my duties to teach people to be proud to be a Sami."
The concept is simple: if the Sami youth associate the language with something young, fresh and fun, they may feel more inclined to embrace the language themselves and want to keep the language alive. Of course, if Sami youngsters think about the language in a positive way, they will be more likely to ensure their own children learn Sami.
As is the case in so many parts of the world, the lesser-spoken languages are in danger of dying out at the hands of the dominant languages of the region. Lots of Sami children may well also speak Finnish and Norwegian, and may prefer to use these languages as a matter of prestige or to improve their chances in the job market.
There is a similar situation in Wales, where fewer children are learning to speak Welsh as English is regarded the language of prestige and global importance. There is a scene in the TV show Gavin and Stacey where Bryn, a man who has lived in Wales all his life, tells a group of Englishmen that 'Nobody in Wales speaks Welsh'. Could we be seeing a similar situation arising in the future with Sami?
Take a look at one of Nils' songs on YouTube:
If you were a speaker of an endangered language, how would you go about making it relevant and a desirable language to learn?
Find out more about Nils' pledge to save Sami>>
Learn how to speak Sami>>


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The campsite Bellevue Mer is
closed until 01 April 2019.
Campsite accommodation at Bellevue mer in Brittany in the Côtes d'Armor
Choose our mobile homes for your holidays near Saint-Brieuc in Côtes d'Armor
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Let yourself be seduced by the comfort of a mobile home stay.
You will find on our website a complete inventory of mobile homes.
The rental of mobile home is open from 01 April to 30 September.
Weekly rates from Saturday 15h to Saturday 10h.
Mobil Home Titania for 4/6 people
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Launching a business is more than setting up or opening up a shop for business. You ought to strategize beforehand, to know what you are to sell or the services you will offer, how to get them and most importantly how you are going to sell them by letting your customers know what you are selling. Marketing and product promotion, therefore, play a crucial role in any enterprise. With the advent of digital marketing, it has been made much easier with a variety of options to choose, be it, content marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, inbound marketing, or SEO marketing just mention a few.
Nonetheless, the SEO marketing or platform plays a vital role to any business undertaking, more so startups, and it could even serve as a boost to other forms of marketing. Don't forget the much traffic that is drawn to your website and it later translates to sales. Let's explore its importance to startups.
You need not rely on one marketing strategy, one could fail, and the other could work to your advantage. However, with the SEO it serves as a boost to other techniques you are using. For instance, it could be a great platform to increase clients and potential clients' social media experience. This is achieved by implementing an SEO strategy that will optimize your web page while the URLs serve the role of making it easier for people to share your links yet you are the beneficially.
Image of a building amidst of the tallest buildings in town. It's no doubt it will be among the last things you notice. However, with a distinct look from the rest, you will easily notice it even from far. The internet is crowded and full of activities, not to mention the number of companies that could be selling such products as yours. However, the SEO, gives your business an entirely new look, making it visible to anyone who comes looking for products. Amidst competitors, however, with a good SEO strategy, your business will just be raising and to enhance the balance, some of the competitors will have to come down to create room for you.
Being a startup, one thing you cannot afford to neglect in this technological world is a website; this will be useful for the promotion, marketing and even as a platform to sell your products. The SEO ranking will then serve to boost your traffic to the site. The more people view your website among the highly ranked, the more interested they are in visiting your site and eventually purchasing your products since it comes with a lot of other advantages as well. As the traffic and your brand equity increases so does your SEO ranking as long as you keep up the great quality of products and keep your customers satisfied.
Digital marketing comes at a price, and it requires a lot of patience as well. However, there is nothing you could do to stop the influence SEO has on not only your site and sales but also since it's interconnected to other forms of digital marketing. Among the greatest digital marketing strategies that work perfectly with Search engine optimization is the content marketing. Great content is necessary to market your products but most importantly to make a sale. Avoid or rather minimize the bounce rates by giving your clients quality content and a reason to purchase your products.
Great content will increase your SEO ranking as well. Therefore, once you make up your mind on the business endeavor to venture or if you are already nurturing your startup, don't forget to invest in the best marketing strategies to enhance the growth of your enterprise.