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Indie coming-of-age tale "The Diary of a Teenage Girl," romance "Carol" and "Tangerine," the Sundance darling shot entirely with an iPhone, led the pack of nominations for the 25th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards, with "Diary" landing four nods and "Carol" and "Tangerine" each scoring three.
"Dairy," "Carol" and "Tangerine" are all in the race for best feature at the Gotham Awards, as are Josh and Benny Safdie's "Heaven Knows What" and Tom McCarthy's "Spotlight." Director-writer Marielle Heller and Bel Powley also notched nominations for "Diary," while Cate Blanchett and screenwriter Phyllis Nagy were recognized for "Carol" and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor of "Tangerine" were both nominated for breakthrough actor.
Outside of the competitive races in the acting categories, the cast of "Spotlight" — which includes Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci and Brian D'Arcy James — will be given a special ensemble acting award for their work in the film. "Spotlight" screenwriters McCarthy and Josh Singer are also in the running for best screenplay.
One of the earliest events of the movie industry's annual awards derby, the Gothams often bestow early recognition on projects that go on to have major awards-season impact. At the 2015 ceremony, the competitive categories will be presented alongside previously announced industry tributes to figures including Robert Redford, Helen Mirren and "Carol" director Todd Haynes.
Presented every year by the New York-based Independent Film Project (IFP), the Gotham Awards ceremony is set this year for Nov. 30 at Cipriani Wall Street in downtown Manhattan.
The 2015 Gotham Independent Film Awards nominations are:
Best Feature
Todd Haynes, director; Elizabeth Karlsen, Tessa Ross, Christine Vachon, Stephen Woolley, producers (The Weinstein Company)
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
Marielle Heller, director; Anne Carey, Bert Hamelinck, Madeline Samit, Miranda Bailey, producers (Sony Pictures Classics)
Heaven Knows What
Josh and Benny Safdie, directors; Oscar Boyson, Sebastian Bear-McClard, producers (RADiUS)
Tom McCarthy, director; Michael Sugar, Steve Golin, Nicole Rocklin, Blye Pagan Faust, producers (Open Road Films)
Sean Baker, director; Darren Dean, Shih-Ching Tsou, Marcus Cox & Karrie Cox, producers (Magnolia Pictures)
Best Documentary
Approaching the Elephant
Amanda Rose Wilder, director; Jay Craven, Robert Greene, Amanda Rose Wilder, producers (Kingdom County Productions)
Cartel Land
Matthew Heineman, director; Matthew Heineman, Tom Yellin, producers (The Orchard and A&E IndieFilms
Heart of a Dog
Laurie Anderson, director; Dan Janvey, Laurie Anderson, producers (Abramorama and HBO Documentary Films)
Listen to Me Marlon
Stevan Riley, director; John Battsek, RJ Cutler, George Chignell, producers (Showtime Documentary Films)
The Look of Silence
Joshua Oppenheimer, director; Signe Byrge Sørensen, producer (Drafthouse Films)
Bingham Ray Breakthrough Director Award
Desiree Akhavan for Appropriate Behavior (Gravitas Ventures)
Jonas Carpigano for Mediterranea (Sundance Selects)
Marielle Heller for The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Sony Pictures Classics)
John Magary for The Mend (Cinelicious Pics)
Josh Mond for James White (The Film Arcade)
Best Screenplay
Carol, Phyllis Nagy (The Weinstein Company)
The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Marielle Heller (Sony Pictures Classics)
Love & Mercy, Oren Moverman and Michael Alan Lerner (Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate, and River Road Entertainment)
Spotlight, Tom McCarthy and Josh Singer (Open Road Films)
While We're Young, Noah Baumbach (A24)
Best Actor*
Christopher Abbott in James White (The Film Arcade)
Kevin Corrigan in Results (Magnolia Pictures)
Paul Dano in Love & Mercy (Roadside Attractions, Lionsgate, and River Road Entertainment)
Peter Sarsgaard in Experimenter (Magnolia Pictures)
Michael Shannon in 99 Homes (Broad Green Pictures)
Best Actress*
Cate Blanchett in Carol (The Weinstein Company)
Blythe Danner in I'll See You in My Dreams (Bleecker Street)
Brie Larson in Room (A24 Films)
Bel Powley in The Diary of a Teenage Girl (Sony Pictures Classics)
Lily Tomlin in Grandma (Sony Pictures Classics)
Kristen Wiig in Welcome to Me (Alchemy)
Breakthrough Actor
Rory Culkin in Gabriel (Oscilloscope Laboratories)
Arielle Holmes in Heaven Knows What (RADiUS)
Lola Kirke in Mistress America (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez in Tangerine (Magnolia Pictures)
Mya Taylor in Tangerine (Magnolia Pictures)
* The 2015 Best Actor/Best Actress nominating panel also voted to award a special Gotham Jury Award jointly to Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Stanley Tucci and Brian D'Arcy James for their ensemble work in Spotlight. (Open Road Films).


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Fun Volleyball Games for Kids
Beginners must develop basic volleyball skills before they can effectively compete in the sport as part of a team. You can help younger children develop those skills while playing some simple, fun games that help build each child's fundamental ability.
Balloon or Beach Ball Volleyball
You can teach young players how to dig, serve, set and spike while playing balloon or beach ball volleyball. This is a very slow game, but it teaches youngsters to move laterally to keep the play alive. It also allows them to concentrate on hitting correctly. You don't even need a net to play this game; you can position players in a circle and award 1 point for a correct hit and subtract 1 point for an illegal hit as the players scramble to keep the balloon or beach ball off the ground.
Tip-Top Passing
Position two players about 15 feet apart. Have each move the ball back and forth with proper passing technique, squatting under the ball and using only her fingertips to hit it. With younger and/or novice players, use a soft plastic ball instead of a volleyball. Call out the number of each correct hit. See how long they can go before double-hitting, palming or missing the ball. This drill teaches proper passing techniques.
Piggy in the Middle
Use cones or other markings to create two small boxed areas 10 to 15 feet apart. Put one player in each box and a player between the boxes. The players in the boxed areas volley the ball back and forth and the middle player tries to block the ball. The volley team gets 1 point for five consecutive legal volleys without either player leaving his box. The blocker gets a point for every block. The first to 5 points wins. This game teaches hitting and blocking skills.
Two-Player Under the Net
Divide your group into two-player teams, featuring a receiver and a hitter. Stand on one side of the net and line up the teams on the other side. The first two players stand parallel to the net, about 10 feet apart. Throw the ball to the receiver, who tries to propel the ball to the hitter. The hitter tries to hit the ball over the net. Either player can hit the ball one more time, if necessary, to get it over the net. If they fail, they lose one of their three lives and go to the end of the line. If they succeed, they come under the net. Once all the teams are on your side of the net or eliminated, switch sides and continue until only one team is left. Alternate receivers and hitters each round. When you get down to the last few teams, move them further from the net. This teaches the concepts of receiving, passing and hitting.
Dead Fish
Split your group into two teams. Set up court dimensions suitable for the kids' age group and/or skill level. Have the players from one team spread out and lay down on the court in a stationary position. Players on the other team take turns serving into that court. Give the serving team 1 point for serving onto the court and 2 points for hitting one of the dead fish, er, players. Subtract 1 point for serves into the net or otherwise out of play. After two rounds of serving, have the teams reverse roles. This game teaches serving accuracy.
King or Queen of the Court
Divide your group into small teams or three or four players. Set up the court dimensions appropriately for your group. Have them play games of 3-on-3 or 4-on-4. Either team can win the point. The winning team stays on the court and serves. The losing team exits and the next group steps in. Teams rotate on and off the court quickly, keeping everybody busy. Players learn to hit into open areas and cover more court.
Writer Bio
Jeff Gordon has been reporting and writing since 1977. His most recent work has appeared on websites such as eHow, GolfLink, Ask Men, Open Sports, Fox Sports and MSN. He has previously written for publications such as "The Sporting News" and "The Hockey News." He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism in 1979 with a bachelor's degree.


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"Improv Big Band" is an ensemble that unites multiple disciplines. An orchestra that is not restricted to music, alone, and is also enabled to soundscape, to talk, to perform theatrical scenes, dances, poems, songs, and more. A true scenic coral piece directed and conducted by outstanding Argentinian artist, Omar Galvan.
All of this is achieved seamlessly, even though improvised, through an adaptation of "Soundpainting"; a sign language designed for musical conductors by Walter Thompson. Omar Galvan has reimagined this system for improvised theater, with memorable productions in Mexico, Spain, Vienna, Puerto Rico, Karlsruhe, Reunion Island, Canberra.
You can see them on Saturday night, as they will be the festival headliners.


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A lot of applications use large complicated databases for storing information. The software in this category has been designed to make building and managing these databases fast and easy.
Computer programs which allow individual files, programs or systems to be protected using passwords, face recognition etc.
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From 2001 to 2010, a lack of documented standards within ethics programs inhibited decision making, management practices, and corporate strategies for corporate leaders in the United States. Seminal theories in transformational, charismatic, servant, spiritual, and ethical leadership formed the conceptual framework for this phenomenological study, whose intent was to explore how senior leaders of Fortune 500 companies in Washington, DC integrated ethics into daily business decisions and the role in organizational performance. A convenience sample of 20 Fortune 500 leaders participated in face-to-face semistructured interviews to explore the assessment, definition, and documentation of various ethical standards in the company; the different mechanisms for ensuring ethical standards influenced decision making; and whether a senior leader's moral code influences the development of a code of ethics, ethical standards, or organizational culture. Using Saldana's coding process as an exemplar, 6 themes emerged from this investigation: ethical standards, organizational culture, ethics training, role modeling, values, and moral dilemmas. Findings revealed the need for scenario-based ethical training to guide senior leaders through dilemma-oriented problems. Implications for positive social change include benchmarks for ethical integration successes in business strategy that improve corporate social responsibility and change hiring practices to help build ethical corporate cultures.
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Jones, Kevin B., "Ethical Insights of Early 21st-Century Corporate Leaders" (2015). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 413.


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Lutheran High North Concert Choir
"Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of His name; make His praise glorious!" Psalm 66:1-2
The Lutheran High North Concert Choir consists of students with various degrees of musical knowledge and experience. The Choir is a place where anyone can join and add their voice in the praise of our Lord.
The Concert Choir meets on Red Days, second period and sings throughout the year. The Choir is frequently asked to sing at public events, church services, and other opportunities.
The Concert Choir sings a variety of varying musical styles and genres and enjoys sharing these with their audience. The Choir is open to anyone wishing to sing. In choir, the student will learn how to read a musical score, learn musical terminology, learn proper singing techniques and most of all, learn how to use the gift of their voice in proclaiming the Gospel through music.
The Concert Choir annually competes in TAPPS competition and has regularly received high ratings, both in solo and small ensemble as well as the whole choir. There are many opportunities for small groups within the choir to sing together as well as soloists to learn and perform.
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Sometimes the best ideas are born in surprising places. Fit Chicks, a Toronto-based women's fitness company, was dreamed up not in a yoga studio or gym, but in a living room.
In March 2008, best friends Laura Jackson and Amanda Quinn were in their townhouse chatting about the fitness classes – from belly dancing to hip hop – they had tried over the years. That night, the newly certified personal trainers decided to design a fitness program combining the best elements of all the classes.
Even then, the two were thinking big. They believed the new program would boost not only their own workouts. "We figured if we were looking for this, other women were, too," Quinn says.
They were right.
Fit Chicks, which launched in September 2008, runs fitness classes for women at 14 locations – 13 in the Greater Toronto Area and one in Ottawa. The company has 15 employees and nearly 1,500 women have enrolled in Fit Chicks' four-week programs. About 70 per cent return for additional sessions.
Fit Chicks' success can be attributed not only to its founders' passion for health and fitness – as a teenager Quinn wanted to be an aerobics instructor, while Jackson wanted to be a nutritionist – but also to the women's business backgrounds. Before launching Fit Chicks, Jackson, 30, was a marketing manager for a hotel chain. Quinn, 31, manages advertising and sponsorship for the Toronto International Film Festival.
The company's most popular class, G.I. Jane Bootcamp, combines cardio drills, weight training, yoga and kickboxing. In a four-week session, each class is different to keep participants motivated. Upbeat instructors, known as Chick Sergeants, foster a sense of community.
Rayna Shienfield, a 30-year-old Toronto lawyer, has been taking G.I. Jane classes for a year.
"There's a camaraderie between the women who work out together," she says.
But that's not the only reason Shienfield keeps coming back.
"At Fit Chicks, you're working out with an instructor who knows when to push you. She'll say, `I know you can do more push ups. I've seen you.' That motivates you to keep going."
Since joining Fit Chicks, "I feel myself getting stronger every single month," says Shienfield.
Early on, Fit Chicks relied on word of mouth as well as posters and flyers to raise its profile. Recently, the company shifted to an online marketing strategy with a website, blog, Facebook group, Twitter account and paid searches. The strategy seems to be working.
"People email us asking, 'When are you coming to my area?' "
Unlike traditional gyms, which own a particular building, Fit Chicks rents space in community centres, school gyms and churches. In warmer months, classes are held in parks. Renting hourly space keeps the company's costs down. It also lets Fit Chicks easily add classes in new locations as demand grows.
While Fit Chicks was profitable within two months, March will be the first time the owners draw pay cheques from the company.
"We made the decision to reinvest the money as much as possible into our business," Quinn says.
Until now, Jackson has relied on savings from her previous job. Quinn continues to work for the film festival, but will soon leave that job.
The duo has some big plans for the company. By early 2011, Fit Chicks will be national, with bootcamp classes in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax.
Fit Chicks is more than just exercise classes, Quinn says. "A big part of our company is about education. It's not just, 'Come to our class.' We want to give women helpful tools."
In the next two years, the company plans to launch a line of home workout DVDs that "have the Fit Chicks vibe, which is always being smart, sassy and challenging."
Jackson plans to study nutrition so the company can eventually launch Chick Feed, a line of cookbooks.
While Quinn and Jackson have many similarities – both are outgoing and passionate about health and wellness – the friends say their different skills help the business thrive. Jackson takes the lead on marketing while Quinn specializes in building partnerships.
"We're both aware Fit Chicks would not work if it was just one of us doing it," Jackson says.
As for where they see their business in 10 years, "we want to spread the Fit Chicks love worldwide," Jackson says.
In the meantime, the business partners are excited for their first TV appearance on a news show, where they'll demonstrate fitness tips.
"To us, health is not just a hot body," Jackson says, "but a tight butt never hurt anyone."


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Happy Holidays, Monster Creeps!
So, you may be thinking: Elbee, this is the Christmas episode of VPL. Why in the Peace-on-Earth-and-Goodwill-Towards-Men are you talking about a most-decidedly un-Christmas movie like Crimson Peak?
I'll tell you! There is a long-standing – however, partially forgotten – tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve – dating as far back as the 16th century. The image of friends and loved ones gathered around a warm fire telling chilling tales to frighten one another isn't just for Halloween! From Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in 1843 to Washington Irving's "Old Christmas" in 1886 to even as modern as the BBC's A Ghost Story For Christmas series in the 1970s, ghosts and Christmas just mix.
And, Crimson Peak is one of those perfect ghost stories. It's a beautiful gothic romance – a straight throwback to a work along the same caliber of a Wuthering Heights or a Jane Eyre – a story of melancholy and loss, with the ghosts serving as a scary reminder of past transgressions. And guided by Guillermo del Toro's incomparable vision, the film achieves every goal it set out to.
Check out what we thought about Crimson Peak and learn a bit more about Christmas ghosts on this week's episode! As always, thank you for listening, and don't forget to like, rate, subscribe, and review! Have a lovely holiday, everyone!
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The share sale through an offer for sale (OFS) will happen over two days, beginning on Tuesday
New Delhi: The government will sell 5 percent stake in the country's largest power producer NTPC at Rs 168 per share to raise about Rs 7,000 crore.
The share sale through an offer for sale (OFS) will happen over two days, beginning on Tuesday, an official said here.
NTPC shares closed 2.5 per cent higher on the BSE at Rs 173.55 a piece on Monday.
The official said the government will sell 5 per cent through OFS, with an option to retain another 5 per cent in case of over-subscription.
The floor price of Rs 168 is at a discount of 3 per cent over Monday's closing stock price.
The government has so far this fiscal raised over Rs 8,800 crore through disinvestment in six companies, including selling stake in L&T through Specified Undertaking of Unit Trust of India (SUUTI), and one share buyback.
This is against Rs 72,500 crore targeted to be raised in 2017-18 through stake sale in PSUs.
This includes Rs 46,500 crore from minority stake sale, Rs 15,000 crore from strategic disinvestment and Rs 11,000 crore from the listing of PSU insurance companies.


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Sample farewell letter and email to coworkers. I will miss working with you and wish you all great things. Even if you're not leaving or retiring on the best terms with your boss, giving them a short thank you isn't something you'll likely regret.
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So your coworker is leaving the company soon, he/she could be retiring or leaving for other opportunities. She treated me nicely and thanked me for my work. After all, half of being successful is just faking it until you make it.
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The card gives you the opportunity to thank your boss for the time spent working together and everything they may have done to help you grow in your role and prepare for your next one. You aren't just bidding farewell to a boss who is leaving, you're saying goodbye to a leader and mentor. Just copy my farewell notes or use my thank you messages for colleagues as inspiration to write your own.
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The tough-minded vision of a master filmmaker fighting the odds to bring his vision to the screen has made for some truly memorable documentaries over the years. The almost mad mavericks Francis Ford Coppola directing Apocalypse Now in Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmakers Apocalypse and Werner Herzog's epic struggle to make Fitzcarraldo in Burden Of Dreams - the documentaries are almost as good as the films themselves. Another interesting film is Lost In La Mancha which chronicles Terry Gilliam's attempt to get the unbearable looking The Man Who Killed Don Quixote started and completed, the latter never happened. These are three men devoted to filmmaking with grand goals. The documentary Overnight is about another filmmaker, Troy Duffy, trying to get his first film, The Boondock Saints, made. Unfortunately for this maniacal egomaniac his visions are mostly about himself and how cool his sunglasses are.
Back in the '90s Harvey Weinstein and his film company, Miramax Pictures, were riding a wave of good fortune and good will after making an overnight sensation out of a video store clerk turned happening director/screenwriter, Quentin Tarantino. Suddenly everybody had a script ready to go and were ready to be discovered by Weinstein. Unfortunately, it also made Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction two of the most imitated films of their day. Hip dudes spewing cool dialog and then nonchalantly taking part in extreme violence and gunplay. (Does anyone want to sit through Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead, Very Bad Things, Love & A .45, The Salton Sea or 2 Days In The Valley again?) One of the worst Tarantino clones was The Boondock Saints. Overnight is the story of how The Boondock Saints' production was hot, then cold, and then barely got made.
When the film starts Duffy had just gotten Tony Montana and Mark Brian Smith to shoot a video about him, to document his amazing overnight success. The footage from this vanity project ended up becoming this feature documentary. Duffy had just signed with the William Morris Agency and inked a deal with Miramax for $300,000 to direct his script with a $15 million budget. This was a lot for a guy who was just bartending on Melrose days earlier and had never directed a thing before. Oh, his horrible grunge band (which also included his brother) scored a recording deal too. And just to make the legend complete, it was reported that part of the deal said that Weinstein would buy the bar (J. Sloan's) and he and Duffy would co-own it. Might all this hype go to his head?
Overnight is an amazing chronicle of a downfall. Duffy might have been a jerk from the beginning, but he had a shot to make his crappy script with a big budget and he blew it. And watching him blow it is a squirmy experience. After much press fanfare for his seemingly rags to riches story, it's clear that he's actually a really unlikable alpha-male wanna-be. The guy is such an egomaniac; he compares himself to a young Orson Welles (if Welles also had a rockin' band), throws tantrums at his bandmates and his agents. As Weinstein gets cold feet Duffy yells at him and his subordinates (over the phone) and threatens them. He alienates everyone around him, he constantly gets drunk out of his mind, and makes a total ass of himself and, worse, he wears dark black sunglasses --- at night!
Eventually Weinstein and Miramax come to their senses and totally disown Duffy, put the film in "turnaround" and his recording contract is also canceled. He becomes even more abusive to everyone around him. Though they clearly can't stand him, his bandmates are still dreaming that he will lead them to the mountaintop. But later, with different producers and at a fraction of the budget, he does eventually get his Citizen Kane made. At any budget, his film, The Boondock Saints, is still a total bore with lots of gunfire and some Irish-American Catholic angst attached to it. Ironically it didn't make a ripple when it was mildly released, though it has become a sort of cult film on DVD with the frat boy action crowd who have never heard of The Wild Bunch. Unfortunately for Duffy though his high-powered William Morris agents didn't get him any share of the DVD profits with his deal. (Karma?)
By the end of Overnight Duffy has totally melted down and even thinks someone is trying to kill him. The guy is a real mess. Unfortunately there is no moral to the story because, somehow, ten years later he managed to get a straight to DVD (more or less) sequel made, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. Perhaps now Duffy is in his own Welles "late period" - when Welles, though still a visionary and a maverick, was forced to take crumbs to get any film made. Or maybe Duffy is back to slinging drinks. Either way Overnight is a fascinating portrait of non-talent created by hype and then demolished by self-delusion.


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Struggling to find the best tactical cloth to carry along for an outdoor adventure? Do you need something that can keep you warm but still provide many pockets for your accessories? We can all agree that survivalists, hunters, military individuals and hikers frequently bump into unfriendly weather conditions on their day-to-day activities. Having the best tactical jacket ensures that they can stay warm throughout and still get plenty of space for carrying smaller essentials.
Tactical jackets aren't fashioned for military personals only. These jackets are ideal for hunting, paramilitary combat, camping, survivalist expedition, and hiking. A Tactical jacket can also serve as a proper winter wear and keep you warm no matter your quest.
In this review, we'll take you through a buyer guide section that touches on a few important things everyone should know before buying a tactical jacket. We will also review a few tactical jackets that are worth investing in. But before we get started, here is a table comparing some of the key features of our main products.
Our Top Picks
|TACVASEN Military Softshell
|Polyester and cotton
|Non-detachable hoodie
|2.4 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
|Condor Men's Alpha Tactical
|No hoodie
|1.9 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
|5.11 Tactical 5-in-1
|Detachable hoodie
|1 pound
|Check price on Amazon
|TRU-SPEC Men's 24-7 Tactical
|Nylon and spandex
|No hoodie
|1 pound
|Check price on Amazon
|Camo Coll Soft Shell Hooded
|Polyester and spandex
|Non-detachable hoodie
|2.3 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
|Rothco Special Ops Soft Shell
|Stashable hoodie
|2.2 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
|FREE SOLDIER Hooded Waterproof
|DINTEX and fleece
|Non-detachable hoodie
|2.15 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
|Condor Summit Zero Soft Shell
|Store-away hoodie
|3 pounds
|Check price on Amazon
Things to Consider Before Buying
The word "tactical jacket" sounds to many people like an army jacket with strips to camouflage one from being spotted while in the wild. Well, that's not entirely the case. Sure some take a military look, and there are those that look completely like regular clothing. However, exterior appearance is not enough to help you make a good buying decision.
Here is exactly what you should consider while buying tactical jackets.
Size is at the top of the list for things that piss of people about tactical jackets. On the tag, you'll see an "XL" symbol only to find the jacket too small to fit you. You can as well go for small sized and end up with something baggy.
Is there a remedy for this? Honestly, there isn't. What you need to do is make sure you order a jacket according to your body size and hope that it will fit you. The good thing is that most come with drawstring and Velcro fabrics to fasten them up. If you got a wrong size product and the shipping fee is negligible, just send it back for a good fit.
Unlike ordinary cold weather clothing that come at a few shekels, tactical jackets are meant for far bigger things, or rather extremely cold environments and therefore have a bigger price tag. This is because they are built to withstand the toughest working and sporting environment.
Generally, these apparels are made from polyester, Dintex, spandex, nylon, fleece, and other top grade materials. If you grow pretty quickly, then go for the spandex infused jacket since it will expand further to accommodate your new size.
Number of Pockets
Yeah, this really does matter. When heading out for an outdoor activity, you'll most certainly carry along a phone, flashlight, hunting knife, a notebook, a pen and other smaller items. Some of these valuables are too delicate to be packed alongside other essentials in the bag.
Having a tactical jacket with numerous pockets will provide you with space to keep the items you need often. This will minimize time wasted while stopping to look for something in the bag. Just make sure the pockets are deep enough and have a zipper or Velcro fastener, so you don't displace anything.
Resistant to Weather Elements
An ideal tactical jacket should be able to deflect wind and prevent water from sipping in. This is something that should not be overlooked if the environment you are going to for sport or military operation is chilly, rainy or snowy.
There are tac jackets that are completely waterproof. Such are usually made of more nylon than any other material. Some, on the other hand, can only resist water to a certain extent before giving up. All in all, the weather condition of the place you work from should determine what you need to buy.
Tactical jackets are meant to keep you warm, but they are not supposed to get in your way of being tactical. If a jacket is too heavy and keeps swinging as you make a golf swing or any move, then it's not helping.
A lightweight jacket promotes your mobility. It will also allow you to run or walk many miles without being weighed down. Note that other heavyweight jackets tend to be baggy; this is something you should look out for as well if you want to have a successful outdoor activity.
Minute Extras
Small things such as a hoodie, drawstring, waistband, mic clips, sidearm zippers, and the general design matter a lot. A hood is not only convenient for hiding your identity from a passing fleet but will keep rain showers, wind and snowfleck off your head.
The drawstring and waistband are used to tighten up the jacket, so it doesn't encumber your moves. Mic clips can hold your flashlight or any other smaller items. The design of a tactical jacket has a lot of weight as well. However, since it's a matter of preference, it's up to you to choose something you like.
Best Products on Today's Market
While a tac jacket will not improve your shooting aim, it will keep you warm and shiver-free so that you can shoot with a steady arm. But due to a lot of noise and hype surrounding many tactical products, it becomes a bit hard to select the best one. To save you the trouble, here are some fantastic options you may want to consider:
TACVASEN Military Softshell Tactical Jacket
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Specific features: Hooded fleece coat, high-quality fabric, breathable, windproof, waterproof, lightweight, functional zipper pockets, urbane design
Best use: Hiking, camping, fishing, tactical combat, etc.
The TACVASEN Military Softshell Tactical Jacket is a military grade garment with an urbane style design making it suitable for any cold day. It's made from high-quality fabric that guarantees long-term service. The jacket is windproof and waterproof. The interior layer is lined with a warmer fleece to keep your body well-heated in freezing zones.
On the outside, the jacket comes with two side pockets with functional zippers to keep your cell phone, wallet, knife, flashlight, pen or any other gear properly secured. The hoodie fleece at the top will come in handy on a rainy or snowy day.
This tactical jacket is lightweight and fits tightly. If you are into fast-paced outdoor activities like hunting, hiking, and other tactical combat stuff, you will appreciate this tac jackets ability to stay out of your way. Although the waist and cuff lack Velcro fastener, waistband or a drawstring, anyone should not have a problem achieving a snug fit.
- High-quality fabric
- Zippered pockets
- Suitable for any outdoor occasion
- Windproof and waterproof
- Lightweight jacket with a hood
- The hood cannot be detached
- The size you get is usually smaller than what you ordered
Related: For complete protection, TACVASEN Military Softshell Tactical Jacket is usually bought together with Magcomsen Tactical Military Shirt with Zipper. This lightweight and breathable shirt has several zippered pockets for additional storage space. For more convenience, the shirt sports abrasion resistant forearms and a patch for sticking IDs.
Condor Men's Alpha Tactical Fleece Jacket
Weight: 1.9 pounds
Specific features: 100% polyester, nylon abrasion-reinforced shoulder, collar and forearm, vertical chest pocket and two slash hand pockets, outer shell reinforced with super fine fleece
Best use: Hiking, fishing, hunting, and everyday wear
The Condor Men's Alpha Tactical Fleece Jacket is a superfine tactical jacket made from 100% polyester. It's the perfect pick for anyone who needs many pockets for keeping outdoor items like knives and flashlights. The pockets have a zipper so you can keep everything locked up. Even though this jacket is sufficient to serve as a cold garment, it's usually worn under other hardshell jackets.
This tactical jacket has almost the perfect urbane design while at the same time, being suitable for outdoor activities as well. Its outer shell is fortified with a super fine fleece and oxford reinforcement for comfort and longevity. The only drawback to this cold weather wear is the absence of a hood.
The sleeves of this jacket can extend up to two inches in case you need additional defense. For those with smaller waists, the waistband comes with a drawstring for tightening up the jacket. The main zipper extends all the way to the chin for additional protection in the cold winters.
- Multiple pockets for keeping a few items
- A stunning design
- One of the few jackets that fit snugly
- Perfect for any outdoor activities
- Zippered pockets to avoid losing valuables
- No hood
- Not that cheap
Related: This jacket might work better with the Condor Thermo Neck Gaiter which offers concealment as well as covers the neck from cold. The soft microfleece material making up this neck fabric is stretchable to fit any person and on top of that, it comes at a great price.
5.11 Tactical 5-in-1 Jacket
Weight: 1 pound
Specific features: High-quality fleece, high-performance waterproof jacket, wind resistant, elastic waist, breathable, mic clips, detachable hood, Velcro waistband, side zippers, chest document pocket, removable sleeves
Best use: Military ops, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities
The 5.11 Tactical 5-in-1 Jacket may be the only product in this review with extremely sophisticated features for those who need such a jacket. It's an all-weather jacket meant for military ops, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, mountaineering and other cold weather activities. In terms of performance, comfort, accessibility, and durability, this tactical jacket is simply unrivaled.
So what exactly makes it this grand? To begin with, the jacket is made from high-quality fleece with zip-off sleeves that provide an avenue for configuring this garment into five incredible alternatives to fit in any weather condition.
This jacket offers countless pockets with zippers for storing some of your minute outdoor essentials. The Tac Tec inner lining can also be customized to provide some more space for additional lightweight accessories.
This jacket comes with an elasticized waist, storm cuffs, and a detachable hood. All these specs serve one purpose – keeping out rain and cold and thus ensuring you stay warm throughout. Getting too hot? Use the side seam zippers to create some ventilation. These zippers also offer a quick access route to the sidearms.
The mic clips on the shoulders are a good spot for keeping flashlights, mics or other smaller units. If you are working in groups and need identification tags, the removable ID panels at the front and back will make your work easier.
- Elasticized waistband for a tight fit
- Multiple zippered pockets
- High-performance tactical jacket
- Extremely durable
- Comes with a detachable hood
- Doesn't come cheaply
- Has a bulky appearance
Related: For improved tactical performance, you can also get the 5.11 Tactical Men's TacLite Pro Pant. This polyester made pro pant features a classic design that incorporates two cargo pocket, slash pocket design, an external knife pocket, and YKK zippers. The trousers' stress points are strengthened with extensive bartacking and triple-stitch reinforcement for exceptional durability.
TRU-SPEC Men's 24-7 Tactical Softshell Jacket
Weight: 1 pound
Specific features: 90% nylon, 10% spandex, side seam zippers, wind resistant and waterproof, lightweight, zippered waist pockets
Best use: Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and other serious cold weather works
TRU-SPEC, which is one of the most reliable military and law enforcement uniform and personal item suppliers have loaded TRU-SPEC Men's 24-7 Tactical Jacket with a lot of cool features any outdoor person will love. This jacket is composed of 90% nylon and 10% spandex. The latter allows it to expand and contract a little for a snug fit. The combination of spandex and nylon makes this jacket waterproof and wind resistant.
Regarding storage compartments, this tactically inspired apparel has enough pockets with zips to store things like smaller flashlights, pens, and knives. The side seam zippers open up to give you access to the belts and torso. This tactical jacket is spacious enough to be worn over a ballistic vest.
As for the design, this sleek jacket looks modern rather than a rugged apparel meant for unforgiving environments. It has a soft feel outside while the inside is lined with the coziest fleece material. The only setback to this lovely outdoor garment is the absence of a hood, a drawstring and some Velcro fabric to tighten it up.
- Wind resistant and waterproof
- Multiple pockets to stash your items
- Expands and contracts to provide a snug fit
- Suitable for a wide range of outdoor activities
- Still comfortable even when worn over a ballistic vest
- No hoodie
- The waistband is not elastic
Related: If your jacket is lacking a hoodie, then pairing it with the CVLIFE Tactical Watch Cap might be a good thing. This multipurpose tactical watch cap is made from elastic material and hence can fit on any one's head, whether a lady or a gentleman. Since it's made from 100% polyester and a few hints of fleece, you can clean it in a machine washer.
Camo Coll Soft Shell Hooded Tactical Jacket
Weight: 2.3 pounds
Specific features: Casual outdoor wear made from 94% polyester and 6% spandex, hooded, functional design, drawstring waist, hoop and loop wrist cuffs
Best use: Hiking, hunting, fishing, traveling, camping and other any other outdoor adventure
If you are out to make a fashion statement but still keep warm in the freezing winters, Camo Coll Soft Shell Hooded Tactical Jacket is the one to get. It's made of polyester and spandex, which are some of the ideal materials found in most sought after tactical jackets. There is a drawstring hood at the top to shelter your head from cold and rain showers.
Camo Coll is very generous when it comes to storage space. It has pockets on the sides and also on the side arm for storing smaller hunting, fishing or hiking essentials. The waist and hood sport a drawstring for achieving a tight fit. Also, the fact that this tactical jacket is made of spandex means it can expand and contract to fit any one's body size. The sidearm zippers allow easy access to the torso and ventilate the jacket as well.
One of the good things to appreciate about this jacket is that despite featuring some of the specs from high-end models, it still costs less. All in all, it might be a good addition to your outdoor equipment.
- Made from high-quality fabric
- Hooded for extra protection
- Great for any outdoor activity
- Waterproof and wind resistant
- The drawstring makes it fit perfectly
- Poor quality zippers
- The hood is not detachable
Related: For seasonal outdoor individuals and military personnel with a need for more storage compartments, Camo Coll Soft Shell Hooded Tactical Jacket can be bought together with Walls Men's 6-Pocket Cargo Pant. Besides having many pockets, this real tree patterned provides comfort while still keeping you on top of your game.
Rothco Special Ops Soft Shell Jacket
Weight: 2.2 pounds
Specific features: 100% polyester, three-layer construction, waterproof shell, deflects wind, cuffs are fitted with Velcro, stashable hood, zippered storage compartments, and underarm vented zippers
Best use: Hunting, hiking, snowboarding, fishing, mountaineering, and other cold-weather outdoor adventures
The Rothco Special Ops Soft Shell Jacket is a cold weather tactical jacket meant not only to keep one warm but to offer enough space for storing EDC gear. It's made from 100 polyester material. The jacket has a three-layer construction that keeps water out and deflects wind. The hood at the top can serve to conceal your identity and still keep rain showers, sleet and snow flecks off your head. This hood can be done away with if you want to have a wide view or if it's getting too hot.
The jacket has a lot of fleece and thus feels comfy and wicks out moisture. This jacket doesn't leave the neck exposed to the cold weather thanks to the overstretched material at the neck region. The cuffs sport a Velcro fastener to ensure a tight grip. This pocket-friendly option is not baggy but offers adequate space without encumbering one's tactical motion.
If you heat up pretty quickly, then this heavily breathable polyester made tactical jacket may suit you. Also, the nature of this material makes it simple to wash by merely stashing it in the washer.
- Waterproof and wind deflecting
- Versatile jacket that is good for cold weather
- Durably built
- Comes with a hood
- Many pockets that can serve as extra storage spaces
- No waistband or drawstring for a snug fit
- Slightly heavy
- Doesn't come cheaply
Related: Rothco Special Ops is frequently bought together with Rothco Combat Shirt. Even though the shirt is made for comfort, it's more of a protective clothing as well. It's made of polyester and cotton and other minuscule elements making it heat and water resistant. The shirt is suitable for military and tactical operations.
FREE SOLDIER Hooded Waterproof Jacket
Weight: 2.15 pounds
Specific features: Hooded jacket, Dintex and fleece material, waterproof, multi-pocket, Velcro patches on cuffs, solid zippers, and thickened elbow section
Best use: Camping, climbing, hiking, cycling, snowboarding, hunting, mountaineering, fishing and other outdoor sports
If you are looking for a classic tactical jacket with a military look, you should try the FREE SOLDIER Hooded Waterproof Jacket. Its durable material makes up guarantees that you won't shiver while going about your fun, outdoor activities.
Still on design, from the outlook, it's easy to judge this jacket as baggy and heavy. None of those apply. In fact, this apparel is lightweight and fits snugly on most individuals. The inner fleece lining is breathable so the jacket vent out some heat. This jacket is sold as waterproof but only to a certain extent. It won't stand a chance in case of a heavy downpour. This, however, shouldn't be a deal breaker considering most tactical jackets can get drenched.
Like most useful tactical clothing, this jacket comes with a bunch of pockets to keep smaller outdoor valuables. It's hooded to keep weather elements off your head as well as cover up your identity. The cuffs sport some Velcro fabric for tightening up the jacket.
As an ideal military apparel, this jacket will make a great companion for hiking, fishing, mountaineering, and other outdoor sports. Out of the many tactical jackets out there, this one might be the perfect gift to give to any serious outdoor person.
- High-grade tactical jacket
- Multiple pockets with solid zippers
- Suitable for all cold weather sports
- Comes with a hood for additional protection
- Waterproof, lightweight and breathable
- The hood is non-detachable
- Not fully water resistant
Related: The FREE SOLDIER Tactical Pants for Winter Skiing Hiking might be great no matter what jacket you go for. This lightweight pair of pants is made of high-quality polyester and reinforced with spandex so it can fit most average size adults. Like any other exceptional outdoor pant, this one too is windproof, breathable and water-resistant.
Condor Summit Zero Soft Shell Jacket
Weight: 3 pounds
Specific features: 100% polyester, stand-up collar, YKK zipper, store-away hood, slash chest pockets, two shoulder pockets, two internal pockets, 10 x 10 cm shoulder patch panels, drawstring waistband and hood
Best use: Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, traveling, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities
The Condor Summit Zero Soft Shell Jacket is an upgrade of a previous Soft shell jacket that packs a lot of good features for seasoned outdoor individuals. This practical body wear features a 3- layer integrated fabric for maximum durability and heat maintenance. This lightweight jacket can keep out water droplets, mountain heat and release some through the breathable pores when it gets too hot.
The elbow region usually gets a lot of pressure and to prevent early damage; this jacket has this part reinforced with more material. There are more than enough pockets to store outdoor valuables. All the pockets have a solid, YKK zipper to secure your items in place. For hoodie fans, you'll be glad to know that the jacket is equipped with one-safely tucked away in the collar lining.
This tactical jacket's stunning design has rubberized passage holes where you can slip your headphones through for a musical session. The cuffs can be tightened up by a Velcro fabric to avoid movements.
- An upgraded version that is suitable for seasoned outdoor individuals
- Abrasion-reinforced elbows for added protection and longevity
- A protective, store-away hoodie
- Features Velcro fabric and YKK zippers for a snug fit
- Made of breathable material
- Can feel a little bit heavy
- It's expensive
Related: Condor Summit Zero Jacket is frequently bought with Condor Tactical Fleece Cap, a black watch cap with stretchable material to fit virtually anyone. The cap provides additional protection to the head especially for those with jackets without a hoodie. It's great for military, EMS, police, and general wear.
Wrapping Up
Whether you are patrolling a jungle, snowboarding in the mountains, fishing or just going about any kind of outdoor activity, having a tactical jacket is imperative. Besides keeping you warm, these jackets come with a hood to conceal your identity or keep your head covered from weather elements.
Some even do have patterns that resemble the trees and shrubs for the perfect camouflage. If you are looking for the best tactical jacket to add to your outdoor arsenal, then this list should certainly be helpful to you.
Do you have experience with tactical jackets? Ever tried any product on this list? Feel free to share your experiences with our readers via the comment box below.


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Walk to the airport station (310 meters), take the subway 1# line Lo Po line, turn Central midline[5#] on the direction of Huang Beiling, get off at the University Town Station (exit C), walk 820 meters to reach the destination [West Tower, BLDG 2, Private enterprises Science and Technology Park].
Guangzhou - Shenzhen high speed:
Guangzhou - Tong Tau interchange - Nanguang Expressway - Shahe West Road - West miles - Lishui road - Li Shan road - Ping Shan Road, reach the end: Hirayama private science and Technology Park on the second building
Huishen freeway:
Shenhui highway - salt PA highway - salt row expressway - long deep highway - water Official Highway - Nanping Expressway - to be left Xian Da Dao - Li Shan Lu - Pingshan road - the end of: private science and Technology Park second building
Dongguan - Shenzhen high speed:
Dongguan Shenzhen Expressway - Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway - Jiao Ping Road - the Pearl River Delta Ring Expressway - Nanping Expressway - Liuxian Avenue - Li Shan Road - Ping Shan Road -- end: private science and Technology Park Building second
Route advisory telephone: Please refer to the mobile phone call 13760368735 ( Linda), then there will be a detailed traffic (bus) routes messages to tell.


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Are you thinking about opening a new business in Vancouver BC? If you're planning on launching a new business, you'll want to make sure you have everything in order before you get your business from the group. Keep these tips in mind as you get ready to launch your new business.
Put Together A Business Plan
Take the time to assemble a plan for your business. Before you can move forward with launching your business, you'll need to draw up a business plan.
A business plan will help you to determine what your business needs. Having a plan will also help you when you apply for loans. Many lenders will require you to provide them with a business plan.
Secure The Funds That You Need
When you're trying to start up a business, you should use your own funds whenever possible. With that said, you may not be able to cover the costs of everything that you need for your business.
You should be able to secure additional funds through loans. In addition to seeking money from lenders, you might want to ask people to invest in your business. Investors should be able to help you get your business off of the ground.
Plan For The Short-Term And The Long-Term
You'll want to think about what your business will need as it is launching. What will you take care of before your business can open its doors?
In addition to planning for the short-term, you're going to want to think ahead. How is your business going to earn money? How long will it be before your business becomes profitable? Make sure you'll have the funds you need to keep your business running.
Hire The Right People
You're not going to be able to do everything on your own. If you want your business to be a success, you're going to want to have a strong team of people behind you.
Be very careful when you're hiring employees for your business. Figure out what kinds of employees your business needs. Take the time to find the most qualified people for the job.
Get The Word Out
Make sure your business won't have any problem finding customers. You should start advertising your business before its grand opening. Try to stir up some interest in advance by hiring a local Vancouver digital marketing or SEO agency.
If your business is able to attract a lot of customers right away, you'll be able to start earning money right away. Marketing is essential to the health of a business. Look for marketing efforts that will help your business become a huge success. Consider working with marketing professionals.
Opening a new business in Vancouver BC certainly isn't easy. You'll have a lot of expenses to cover, and you'll be facing a great deal of competition. That's why it's so important to make sure that you're prepared for the challenges that await you. If you're ready to deal with the obstacles that you'll be facing, there's a good chance that you'll be able to overcome them.


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The "omitted element" test, sometimes called the "essential element" test has been broadly criticized. It is instructive that one of the most widely vilified decisions in this context, Gentry Gallery, Inc. v. Berkline Corp., which affirmed an invalidity based on the absence of a key element, has never been overturned. How can this apparent paradox be explained? The key lies in the caution repeated in our decision: written description determinations are so fact-specific that it is hazardous to read too much into any precedent. The Gentry Gallery court had to determine whether a finding that the specification as a whole conveyed a requirement for a specific element was clearly erroneous. In determining it was not, the court expressly rejected an over-reading of its holding:
It is a truism that a claim need not be limited to a preferred embodiment. However, in a given case, the scope of the right to exclude may be limited by a narrow disclosure.
Critics of Gentry Gallery have often converted the decision into a straw-man for criticism. Any opinion when so caricatured can be made to seem foolish. When the opinion is read narrowly, in light of the specific facts of the case, as the court intended, it remains a viable (albeit limited) opinion.
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I'd Rather Be Lucky Than Good is a new recording collaboration of Sam Ashley and Werner Durand. Sam Ashley's mystic parables imbued with benevolent humor are drawn from a lifelong pursuit of a present-day shamanism. Werner Durand's wind work on invented and traditional instruments stems from the minimalist tradition, routed through his own unique studies of obscure world musics.
The two artists first met in Berlin in 1984 while Sam was touring Atalanta with Robert Ashley's opera company, with whom he was a principle vocalist for many years. Sam Ashley's work has appeared on other Unseen Worlds releases (J. Jasmine: My New Music) and in solo and collaborative performances alongside "Blue" Gene Tyranny and other artists across the world.
Werner Durand, also active since the late Seventies, performs music for saxophones, Iranian ney, and self-made wind instruments. He is a linchpin figure in the experimental music scene in Germany and abroad following formative studies with Ariel Kalma and Gilbert Artman in Paris, Indian Classical Music with Kamalesh Maitra, and Iranian Ney with Ali Reza Asgharia. He has worked notably with David Behrman (Music With Memory), Arnold Dreyblatt (Animal Magnetism), Muslimgauze, Henning Christiansen, Catherine Christer Hennix (Born of Six), David Toop, and Amelia Cuni (Ashtayama, Diasporagas). He also was a longtime employee of Ursula Block's gelbe MUSIK (Broken Music).


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Can you talk a little bit about what you do and how you got into it?
I help business owners organize chaos and get things done. A couple of years ago, friends and other business owners started asking me to help them get organized, or set up some new web tool, or catch up on the thousand things that they had on their plates. So, my consulting business was born.
What is the most satisfying part of being your own boss?
The freedom to do anything! I work when I want, where I want, with the people I want. I take full days off to read when I need inspiration. I travel with my family. Setting my own schedule and having the flexibility to act on ideas are the best perks of the job.
Bench helped me replace Quickbooks, and save about 6 hours per month of horrible accounting work, which is priceless.
How were you doing your bookkeeping before Bench?
Before Bench, I had tried everything. First a local bookkeeper, then an outsourced CFO with a remote login to QuickBooks, then QuickBooks Online. It all felt so fragmented.
What drew you to Bench?
Bench was the missing piece of the puzzle. A reliable, dedicated bookkeeper with a simple, elegant system, at a consistent monthly price. It has the connectedness that I was looking for, the personal interaction, and the simple monthly reports to make sure my business is staying on track.
With Bench, everything just works.
What is your favourite part about working with Bench?
With Bench, everything just works. My transactions are synced and categorized, statements are reconciled, receipts are matched, and I don't have to worry about a thing. Bench helped me replace QuickBooks, and save about 6 hours per month of horrible accounting work, which is priceless.
What is one thing you wish you had known before you decided to start your own business?
When you first get started, you want to do it all. But the thing I've learned over the years is to do as little as possible. Focus on the important work, and delegate the rest. Unless you're starting a bookkeeping company, you shouldn't be doing your bookkeeping, for example.
It seems like you outsource and/or automate most things in your life. What are the top three tools you would recommend to other entrepreneurs? (You don't have to say Bench!)
If I can automate or simplify anything, I will! There are so many great services to recommend, but three that I consistently use are Sanebox, Evernote, and Fancy Hands.


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On Saturday 16th June, 2018 the final concrete pour was done on the shared community pathway between the Inyadda Beach Car Park and Bendalong. This has been a project spanning many years and has involved the volunteer labour of many members over those years.
Special thanks go to Glenn North for his constant support over the years . Special thanks also to President Kevin Millar and Mick Cvetkovic (Infrastructure ) for their management and commitment to the finalisation of the project .
Initial funding for the project was derived from ongoing Shoalhaven City Council co-funding , private donations from Lars and Sammi Newman and the community donation tin at the Bendalong General Store.We thank all at the store for assisting the project in this way.
The project gained extra impetus in the past few years due to the injection of grant funding from the NSW State Government's Building Better Partnership Program .The Hon Shelley Hancock, Member for the South Coast and Clr Patricia White have given continuous support for this project . We thank also Lexie Meyer , our develoment coordinator , for the outstanding work she has done completing lengthy funding application forms.
As a result of the local and state government funding, RHVA was able to hire local concrete contractors, the Walker Brothers, to complete the final stage of the project .
The communities of Manyana and Bendalong are now connected by a safe community pathway , constructed along an existing power easement . Residents of all ages can be seen using the facility – from youngsters on scooters to senior citizens on motorised scooters.( Photo shows local resident, Peter King enjoying his walk on the pathway last week.)The shared community pathway encourages physical fitness for residents and visitors alike and develops social connectivity .
This is Stage 1 of the Red Head Villages' Association (Inc ) lake and coastal pathway program . Stage 2 will be constructed between Manyana and Berringer Lake, with the pathway following the easement from The Sunset Strip end of Manyana through the bush to Berringer Lake .
The Association invites you to experience the community pathway with family ,friends and visitors to our area. This is a great community asset ; to be enjoyed by all.


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On most college campuses, the student newspaper is entrusted with reporting on issues important to the campus community and with holding powerful campus authorities accountable. But after the student newspaper at the University of Memphis found its budget slashed by $25,000 because the student government and university administration didn't like the paper's critical, investigative reporting on their activities, The Daily Helmsman's role as a campus watchdog was threatened.
Chelsea Boozer was editor-in-chief of the Helmsman when the paper's budget was cut in May 2012. In FIRE's latest video, Boozer talks about the events leading up to the paper's funding cut and how the actions taken by the student government and administration posed dire threats to a free campus press and nearly put the 81-year-old, student-run newspaper out of business.
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My name is Michael Kallighan. I have been a volunteer at the Medical College of Virginia for 11 years.
Together with my two Irish Setters, both Certified Therapy Dogs, I volunteer with the Center for Human Animal Interaction(CHAI) as part of the "DOC" Dogs on Call program. Reilly was my partner for the first 9 years, and for the last 2 years I have taken Mick.
CHAI is one of the first fully accredited programs that studies the benefits of the human-animal bond. Dr. Sandra Barker founded and continues to lead CHAI at VCU's School of Medicine. Travels all around the world, Dr. Barker educated others about her fantastic research. As we grow in our understanding of the bond we share with animals, we learn how to use that bond to benefit all of us.
For example, did you know that just a 5 minute visit with a therapy dog can significantly reduce your stress hormones? Reducing stress hormones is important in hospitalized patients because it can improve healing time, and decrease length of hospital stay. The DOC program has almost 30 teams who visit just about every area of the hospital. Many other hospitals have formed similar groups based on our success at MCV.
When I first started with the program, I was not sure that I could do it, but I knew that Reilly could. Reilly, like most Irish Setters loves kids. We have had Irish Setters in my family for over 57 years. Reilly and Mick do their best work in Pediatrics, especially the PICU (Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit). We visit twice monthly, usually on Sundays, and all holidays. It is difficult for me to see so many very sick children, but I am here to tell you, that when I see the reactions, the smiles, and yes the tears that we share on those visits, there is nowhere I would rather be. I find an indescribable peace and joy that settles inside of me. I was once quoted in a VCU article as saying "This is the most rewarding thing I have ever done, If I could make a living out of doing this, I would". That is true to this day.
Becoming a Certified Therapy dog is not easy. It takes some time, and you have to meet certain qualifications. Thank goodness the CHAI program at MCV/VCU has detailed documentation on how to become a volunteer. I encourage you to visit our website and find out more about this amazing program !!!
– Michael Kallighan


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Today's message is an invitation to ponder on the idea that even though you might not yet see the solution to a problem, the answer is always there. It does not matter if your challenge you are facing right now is with your health, your finances, your career or your relationships. There is a solution to your problem, even if you cannot see it in this moment.
There is always a way!


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It's All About Strategy Mr. Verso
The lead story in i-Italy on Friday, August 21, 2009, was a commentary by Tom Verso lamenting the lack of courses in American schools about Italian history and culture especially in communities with significant Italian American population his example Rochester, New York. Right on Mr. Verso. Then Mr. Verso goes astray when he uses as his foil my interview and views on the Advance Placement exam in Italian.
Pizza and pasta Mr. Verso.
Or worse I see deeply hidden in Mr. Verso's comments the bane of the Italian American community our often argumentative non-supportive attitudes among Italian Americans organizationally and individually. But by far worst of all let me dig all the way to the pulsating center of our problem. I see the self-inflicted naïveté (not to be taken personally Mr. Verso) that is the very worst characterization that defines Italian Americans. Oblivious to strategy.
Niccolo Machiavelli where are you when we need you. Please let us channel you.
Why are Italian Americans often tone deaf to the realities of strategy ? Any "war" is composed of a series of encounters, maneuvers, actions all of which are best realized if your side has a strategy that those activities fit within that exploits the "enemies" weaknesses. Well in this war Mr. Verso no where is the "enemy" or if you prefer adversary so exposed as by the actions of The College Board, its position on Italian AP, and the pliant call it lemming like response of the American educational system in accepting their position.
Thank God you are not the General in this war Mr. Verso we would be doomed to defeat.
You would be facing the potential of an overwhelming victory that would change the course of this entire cultural war and what would you do order the troops to turn around and go far away from the action. It reminds me of President Lincoln's frustration with the commander of the Union troops General McClellan and his refusal to take his overwhelming superior firepower and engage the Confederacy because he wanted to wait for some nebulous better option. While McClellan fiddled thousands upon thousands of young Americans were slaughtered for nothing. The Union was finally on its path to victory when Lincoln fired McClellan. Don't worry you are in no danger. Except rhetorically.
The fact is The College Board is so vulnerable on the issue of the Italian Advance Placement if we do not engage them, if we appease them, if we run away from this battle SHAME ON US for all eternity. Mr. Verso you want more courses in schools available about Italian history and culture. You want the Italian American experience far better weaved into the American educational curriculum.
Well then let us WIN the battle facing us today that we can and must win ( or experience a crushing defeat if we do not ) to prove Italian Americans are not a bunch of dis-organized wimps when confronted with abusive discriminatory actions here the 21st century.
Let us rally around the VICTORY that can be ours in the battle for Italian Advanced Placement right now and let the momentum carry us forward to battle far more devious and entrenched adversaries in Rochester and across the nation.
You can lead that charge!


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Sunil Chhetri, the leading scorer of the Indian football team has said that he is always going to be there when it comes to the development of this sport in Delhi, where he had been bought up. The thirty-four-year-old Padmashree had been conferred the first Football Ratna honor by the association that governs sports in the city, Football Delhi, on Friday.
Sunil Chhetri said that he is honored by the gesture shown by Football Delhi and for recognizing him with the award. He says that he is always going to support the development of football in the capital city of India. According to him, the present management is working really hard for the development of football in Delhi and presents it as model football state of India.
Shaji Prabhakaran, the president of Football Delhi had been a player of repute and also the administrator of FIFA and All India Football Federation. He is the one who presented Chhetri with the award. He said that they are inspired by the incredible success of Chhetri. He believes that Chhetri's dedication, professionalism, passion, and discipline on the playing field should serve as an example not just for the fraternity of football but also for the every young Indian to dream big to achieve something spending in life.
He states that it is a great honor for them to confer Football Ratna for the first time ever to Sunil Chhetri and thanks him for the time he gives for developing football in Delhi.


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Last Updated on September 23, 2021
In the field of online business, it is necessary to carry out some computing work to see if pay per click internet marketing is a cost effective strategy for you. To this goal, you need to calculate how much each visitor to your website is worth.
You can compute this value by dividing the profit you make on your website over a given period of time by the total number of visitors for that same time period. For example, if your site made $ 5,000 in profits and there were 2,500 hits, each visitor would theoretically make you $ 2. The basic formula is profits divided by visitors.
Arriving at an average profit of $ 2 per click is the hard cut for your online business to make profits. To this goal, you need to adjust your cost per click at a value of lower than $ 2 per visitor. Otherwise, pay per click internet marketing would not make you any profits.
Pay Per Click Internet Marketing: 2 Serious Advantages
One more step on the way to succeed in case you have just begun to work on our online business, is to pay full attention to monitor and track your PPC advertising which is a significant tip you always hear from almost every consultant. If you do a good job in tracking your advertising campaign, you would be happy enjoying the following advantages:
- A significant benefit is the non-necessity to optimize your webpages to be search engines friendly to get better rankings for your website. All this search engine optimization hard work is not needed any more.
- Online advertising PPC is definitely simple and easy. All what you do is to adjust your bid and set your campaign on an auto pilot. You do not need to master any technical capabilities. However, the more knowledge you acquire about search engines and PPC bid keywords, the more effective your campaign would be.
Pay Per Click Internet Marketing: Downsides
There is no way to find a 100% perfect online advertising strategy. Pay per click internet marketing involves the risk to be in a situation, in which you have to raise your bid to keep your ad in the top position under the sponsored links of the search engine results. This may inevitably lead to decrease your profits.
I would highly recommend for you to start with free strategies; yet effective ones like make money using articles or search engine optimization techniques. Then, you may start your PPC campaign. This helps in two ways:
1. Getting better understanding into your field and gain more knowledge which keywords do not suffer from that high competition; yet enjoy decent traffic.
2. Free and effective marketing strategies do not involve an initial investment which can increase your net profits since the involved costs are minimal. Then, devote reasonable time and energy to make money with articles or by driving free organic traffic from the search engines. Then, invest your profits to optimize effective PPC advertising.


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It's all over but the shouting, "Allez!"
Antonin Teisseire has just scored another bracelet for France, their third of this 2011 Series. Teisseire will join Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, Fabrice Soulier, and several dozen excitable fans in bringing some American hardware back home to their country in a couple weeks.
Teisseire is no stranger to tournament cashes, but he's not tasted such lofty success like this before. This is his largest tournament cash by a few hundred thousand, his first gold bracelet, and from the looks of it, one of the happiest moments in the life of this 65-year-old pro.
We'll confess we were nearly trampled by Teisseire in the celebratory moments following his win. And now, as he and his friends gather on the stage for a few photos, the chaos of the moment has subsided a bit, and there are long-lasting grins all the way around. As the last flashbulbs pop, they break into song, chanting, "La-lala-la-laaaa!", jumping up and down in excitement.
It's three cheers for Antonin Teisseire today in Las Vegas, the newest champion at the WSOP!


text: I am new to this forum. I have not started trading currencies yet. I am presently using a demo.I notice that some platforms advertise that their spreads are 2-3 pips, others have spreads of 4-6 pips, and others say that you can step inside the displayed spread. Why do I see these variations, and could anyone suggest what they think the fairest and best platform to trade on is. Thanks.


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The Sennheiser Memory Mic retails for $319 and is aimed at a "prosumer" audience – business people, journalists, content creators, performers and the like.
It's a small, solid unit — some say bulky, but your mileage will vary based on your own size; I didn't have any concerns about it — with four hours of onboard recording capacity.
The unit connects to your smartphone through a dedicated Sennheiser app to download audio, as well as manage various settings, including firmware upgrades.
Curiously, there isn't any record button on the microphone itself, meaning you cannot make a recording without kicking it off from the app.
While using the Sennheiser Memory Mic, I found the recording quality excellent and clear. As with all things Sennheiser, it's clearly engineered by audio experts, and it's what you'd expect from the brand, and especially at the price.
However, one thing I find curious is, while the device uses Bluetooth you never actually pair it to your phone, at least not in any persistent way like you do with headphones or your car. You don't go into Settings and Bluetooth and pair it; instead, you use the app to locate and connect to the Memory Mic each and every time you wish to use it, including to download the audio.
It also uses Wi-Fi – and let this be an eye-opener on how well other publications review products, because I did not find any other review mention Wi-Fi. Specifically, in my testing, it seems the Memory Mic will download your audio via Bluetooth up to a certain size limit, then Wi-Fi has to be used for larger content. This stands to reason; Bluetooth isn't as fast (which is why, for example, Apple Watch updates take a long time).
Again, this is handled by the app. It will disconnect you from any Wi-Fi network you are on, connect temporarily to the Memory Mic's Wi-Fi network, download your audio, then disconnect again.
I mention these mechanisms more out of interest and curiosity than to indicate any problem. It worked fine, and the app both downloaded my audio recordings and synchronised my audio recordings with video captured on the phone. I could then save the resulting files to my camera roll, export to other applications or upload to DropBox or other sites.
However, what I might like to see on the next-generation of the product is a way to download audio via USB and to kick off audio recording on the device itself. Speaking of USB, the package comes with a USB-C cable for charging.
Ultimately, it's a quality product, and it does what it says it will, to Sennheiser levels of audio excellence.
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