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South Africa's SMB or SME market makes up for 91% of formalised businesses, provide employment to about 60% of the labour force and have a total economic output for roughly 34% of the GDP. That's impressive, it's basically the back bone of the economy, which means that the owners of these SMB's have a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders to succeed. Unfortunately, over 90% of start-ups fail in year one which means that most business owners fail to successfully navigate the challenges of a business. I am a South African entrepreneur and have faced the following 5 challenges growing my business's and would like to share with you my experience and what I believe are some valuable insights for business owners.
**Cash flow, Finance or CreditIt takes money to make money, and your idea most likely needs some start-up capital to get off the ground. Securing that start-up cash is going to be a challenge especially in South Africa. Unfortunately, the bad news doesn't end there, cash flow in a running a business is also a challenge, getting clients to pay on time is extremely challenging and non-payment can be a death of any business not just a start-up.
The good news is there are ways to mitigate this risk. In general, always try get a cash deposit for a deal where you need to purchase materials for an order, and then get cash on delivery. Offering your clients terms will immediately turn the risk of cash flow onto your business, and unless you provide a service that you can turn off or a product that you can take back all the risk is on you. Remember that if your product or service is valuable to the client they will not have an issue paying you on time or upfront.
For start-ups or investment prospects look towards the IDC which has R4.5 billion available for youth-owned businesses in several sectors.
For infrastructure, manufacturing, small scale farming, renewable and clean energy and telecommunication business that turnover less than R60 Million a year that require between R70 000 and R 2,5 Million can apply at the Royal Fields Finance site
Banks such as Nedbank offer an overdraft facility based on cash flow projections and historical turnover, this is a great way to make ends meet when clients don't pay within their terms.
2.**Appropriate technologyTechnology has changed the face of the world we live in today, in South Africa 30% of the population are active on Facebook via their phones. There are more active sim cards than citizens and South Africa is ranked 5th in the world for mobile data usage (USA is 7th). With that in mind are you using the right approach to attract your clients? Are you leveraging the right technology to enhance your business? Cloud technology is changing the way the world works and modern subscription based models allows for affordability across the board. There is no excuse not to have a digital transformation strategy in place in your business today.
Hubspot is a Marketing, Sales and CRM cloud service that can manage all client's communications in an Inbound method to attract more clients, boost your brand and manage your pipeline to close more deals.
Office 365 is an enterprise cloud platform at a low monthly subscription cost to provide you with company and client wide communication and collaboration tools such as, Skype for Business, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Groups, Mail, Workflow, SharePoint and more.
3.**Skills ShortageThis is an issue everyone in the world faces who has a growing business. The funny thing about a skill is though is it can be taught, and if you spend enough time training your staff they will then be able to train each other and so on. Again, leveraging cloud technology such as Udemy and Pluralsight can ensure your team gets the information they need to build those valuable skills. If, however your training requirements are unique and not covered by cloud technologies mentioned before, then you will need to create this yourself, by recording video's creating tests and spending the time with technology to scale your training efforts. If you are saying to yourself you don't have time to do this, I can assure you your business will fail without it. Either delegate this task to your best most knowledgeable team member if you yourself don't have time or outsource this most valuable requirement to your business success.
4.**Access to marketsBeing a small business a huge challenge is getting noticed and having access to show off your services or products. Traditionally this hurdle would either cost a lot of capital to attend a conference or advertise in media such as TV, radio, newspapers and magazines and none of them ever guaranteed results. The perception of a small business might too have a negative connotation with your ideal market and so breaking into that market becomes that much more challenging. So how does one get noticed in the markets of today's world with these challenges in place?
Social media advertising is inexpensive, targeted and your potential clients are most likely to be using this right now. Remember that more than 30% of the South African population are active on Facebook alone.
Facebook has a great advertising options which you can tailor for your business needs to target your immediate area with shared interests. No pushing your product to people who don't need it, only to those who may be interested.
Shopify offers an extremely inexpensive eCommerce site which gives you the ability to sell your product or service online quickly and professionally. No developers needed J
5.**Regulatory complianceDealing with TAX, labour laws, health and safety regulations, municipal bylaws and the consumer protection act can be an everyday daunting task. South Africa is rated 74th in the world for ease of doing business out of 190 other countries, not the easiest and not the worst but somewhere in the middle. Regulatory compliance is mostly to blame for this but getting on top of it can be done and here are some great ways to assist you in doing so.
Check out "The Ultimate regulatory checklist for SME's"
SEESA provide labour solutions, skills training, BEE assistance, POPI and protection act services.
SARS check list for small business to assist with all TAX dealings.
And there you have it the top 5 challenges faced by SMB's in South Africa SOLVED!
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Current Program Information 2018-2020
Environmental Issues Instruction (eii) and Upper Iowa University presents:
Water Connects Us All: Growing Networks for Clean and Safe Water in the Heartland
This is an interdisciplinary, undergraduate or graduate level college credit course for all teachers PK-12 and other environmental educators.
Receive two college credits for a total cost of $275. This includes the college credit, food, lodging, and teaching materials. This is made possible by grant funding from the Environmental Protection Agency, (EPA), Resources Enhancement and Protection-Conservation Education Program, (REAP-CEP), Iowa Farm Bureau, the Izaak Walton League, and Upper Iowa University.
FIRST WORKSHOP: The first workshop was held in Mt. Vernon February, 2019, and the update session will be held April 5-6, 2019.
The second workshop was held at Lakeside Lab in June, 2019, and the update session will be held April 4-5, 2020.
A third workshop was held at the UIU Cener in Bettendorf November 15, 16 and 17. The update session will be March 27 & 28, 2020.
The update session begins Friday evening and ends Saturday afternoon.
Upper Iowa University Campus-Fayette, Iowa - February 28, 29 and March 1, 2020. The update session will be held May 1-2, 2020.
Theme: Water Connects Us All-Growing Networks for Clean and Safe Water in the Heartland
Farms make up 92% of the land in Iowa and, while water availability and quality are major concerns for farmers in the state; run-off from farms has made drinking water quality a significant concern for all Iowans. In response to excessively high levels of nutrients in Iowa waterways, Iowa released the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy in 2014. The strategy uses an integrated approach to reduce nutrients in surface water from both point and nonpoint (e.g. farm fields) sources. Water Connects Us All will provide professional development workshops focusing on environmental education that includes methods to reduce nutrients in surface water, thereby helping to improve water quality in Iowa. This professional development opportunity will help educators align their teaching with state standards and incorporate real world, local issues, while increasing the environmental literacy of their students, who represent the future of Iowa.
Issue: Should action be taken to improve water and soil quality in Iowa?
The Eii model utilizes:
- Next Generation Science Standards
- STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Project-Based Teaching and Learning
- Framework for K-12 Science Cross-Cutting Concepts
- Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning
- Iowa Core Characteristics of Effective Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- The Learning Cycle/5E's
Thematic Integration of:
- Environmental Education
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Reading
- Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Fine Arts
- Physical Education
Course: EDU 461/561: Environmental Issues Instruction: Water Connects Us All-Growing Networks for Clean and Safe Water in the Heartland
Two hours of undergraduate or graduate credit from Upper Iowa University
Course Expectations:
- Attend two sessions-initial and update:
- Modeling of instructional levels
- Sharing the teaching experience
- Develop and teach unit between initial and update sessions
- Give evidence of student action
- Administer student assessment (pre-post)
- Prepare brief written report of experience
Instructional Model:
- I - Issue Analysis
- II - Ecological Foundations
- III - Energy Issues
- IV - Responsible Environmental Action
Instructional Support:
- Resource materials for integrating disciplines
- Provide consultation and materials for action projects
- E-mail and telephone contacts
Institutional Support:
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- REAP-CEP (Resource Enhancement and Protection-Conservation Education Program)
- Upper Iowa University-Andres School of Education
- Iowa State University Extension Education
- Iowa Farm Bureau
- Izaak Walton League
Eii Instructional Staff
Dr. Barb Ehlers, Eii director
Associate Professor of Education
Upper Iowa University
Jeff Monteith, Associate Director
K-12 Extended Learning Program Teacher
New Hampton Schools
New Hampton, Iowa
Cathryn Carney, Associate Director
Former High School Science Teacher
Graduate Student, University of Iowa
Science Education
Dr. Kata McCarville, Associate Director
Professor of Geosciences
Upper Iowa University

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Bromley shoppers raise hundreds for One Great Day at The Glades
Visitors to The Glades Shopping Centre have raised a fantastic £591.97 for a local and national children's charity following the UK-wide event, 'One Great Day' which 200 shopping centres have taken part in.
Family fun at the Bromley-based shopping centre's 'Festival of Colour' themed event included a giant colouring wall, 'spin & win' wheel, face painting and arts and crafts. The funds kindly donated by its shoppers will be shared between The Chartwell Children's Cancer Trust (CCCT) and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
The CCCT supports three local children's oncology wards: Tiger Ward in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, The CCT Frog in Croydon University Hospital and Toni & Guy Ward in King's College Hospital.
Through its fundraising, it provides a range of support services for capital projects, equipment, training and additional medical staff, as well as toys, games and fun things.
The medical staff decides where the money is spent, so not a penny is wasted. It also runs and funds four local childhood cancer support groups, which provide a lifeline and offers valuable support to its oncology children and their families.
Michelle Simpson, Sales & Marketing Consultant/Co-ordinator for Childhood Cancer Support Groups, said: "We were delighted to be a chosen charity for One Great Day, it really was a great day and it was fantastic to see the community coming together to help those less fortunate than themselves."
Mark Haynes, Director of The Glades, expressed his grateful thanks to everyone who came to support the event. "One Day Great has been another excellent fundraising activity at The Glades and we are so pleased with the brilliant turnout and money collected," he said. "The boundless generosity the people of Bromley have is something that never fails to move us, and we are incredibly proud to be part of a town that does all it can to bring some joy to those experiencing challenging situations."


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Realisation Anyone else fall in and out of love with the gym? Because same! I know I'm two months two early for a " New year new me" but this past weekend I really had to give myself a reality check. So I've noticed over the past few weeks that a few of my garments … Continue reading Fitness update – My 6 week plan to lose weight
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My Barcelona Bae-cation
Barcelona, Barca, BCN - Oh how I love this beautiful vibrant city. This was actually my second time travelling there, the first time with my bestie and this time with my Love. It all came about when we realised all the couples around us were going on "Bae-cations" and we were in desperate need … Continue reading My Barcelona Bae-cation
My Christmas Wishlist
Christmas is in exactly 77 days! 77 days!!!! I can't believe how quick my favourite holiday has come back around again. Honestly I love everything about Christmas from; choosing decorations for the tree, buying gifts for loved ones and how can I forget visiting the German market and Winter wonderland. Christmas last year wasn't one … Continue reading My Christmas Wishlist


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Athens City Centre Holidays
Athens city centre holidays bring you face to face with some of Greece's oldest sights, most of which you'll find around the hilltop Acropolis.
Ancient Athens
The centre of Athens has expanded dramatically over the past hundred years. But the heart of the city's always been focused around Acropolis Hill. The collection of ruins here dates back over 2,000 years, and there are temples, amphitheatres and caves to explore. You can book on to a guided tour, or museum-hop for a trip through the ages.
Shopping spree central
The city's ancient heritage hasn't gotten in the way of glitz and glamour, though. Just like other European capitals, Athens has a shopping scene that's fit for serious fashionistas. High-end brands have set up shop in the department stores here. And if you're looking for something more rustic, big markets and bazaars are commonplace, too.
Athens at night
The city shows off a different side when the sun starts to set. Floodlights shine spotlights on the main attractions, and music starts to leak out of the nightclubs onto the streets. Almost every neighbourhood in the city comes with its own personality. Stroll over to Plaka for laidback drinks in a taverna, then head to Kalamaki for a turn on the dancefloor.
At a glance
Step back in time at the ruins of the Acropolis
Shop like an A-lister at top-brand boutiques
Let loose in a nightclub in Monastiraki


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I'm so happy to be able to fill in for Theresa (The Scrapbooking Queen) today with a cute square card to show you! But first, did you see today's FREEBIE?
Here are the Miss Kate Cuttables files I used.
(I love MKC filles!)
Chick Holding Egg
Spring is in the Air
Here's my card!
I'm so tickled with how it turned out!
- Everything is inked around the edges with various colors.
- I cut out 3 of the grasses in 2 different shades of green and stagger stacked them.
- Chickie is adhered with foam squares from The Royal Castle Shoppe.
- Lots of BoBunny DoubleDot papers used also from The Royal Castle Shoppe.
For more details and supplies used, click HERE to visit my blog post.
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AccorHotels Asia Pacific has announced the appointment of two General Managers, Marcus Hanna and Alan Burrows for Raffles City (RC) Hotel complex in Singapore and Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay respectively.
Hanna will report to Tom Meyer, Vice President Operations Luxe Hotels Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, who remains at Raffles City Hotels as the Managing Director, effective late October 2017.
Hanna moves over from the Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, where he has been the General Manager since 2015.
Hanna has been with AccorHotels for 13 years and brings with him a wealth of experience, having held various management positions, initially at Sofitel Melbourne, then as the opening General Manager at Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park; this was later followed by General Manager assignments at Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach and Sofitel Brisbane Central. He was also Project Manager for AccorHotels' management of the Qantas First Class Lounges.
The RC Hotel complex comprises the Fairmont Singapore, Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore and Raffles City Convention Centre.
Burrows will replace Marcus as the General Manager of the bustling 403-room Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay effective mid-October 2017. He was formerly the General Manager of Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa since mid-2014.
Burrows is an experienced hotelier whose career with AccorHotels goes back to 1996. Over the years he managed various hotels across Novotel and Mercure brands in Sydney, Canberra and Perth before moving to Fiji.
Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay is situated along the banks of the historical Singapore River and Clarke Quay, home to over 150 restaurants and bars making it a very popular location for both locals and tourists.


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I am the advisor/founder for Rock Ridge's recycling club: Green Team. I initiated and developed this after school program in 2004 with the belief that it is my responsibility to teach the next generation to be environmentally aware and understand the importance of conservation in our community.
I am so excited to start another amazing year. Go eagles!
James M. Rasavage II
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December 6, 2011
Weekend Diary
6 comments:
- Ashley said...
I came across your blog and I love it. I've lived in San Diego for most of my life. I love it here and could never imagine leaving! That food looks delicious and your nephew is super cute!! Newest follower right here. I'm doing a giveaway on my blog, you should come check it out!
- December 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM
- Sara Louise said...
I saw Riverdance years and years ago but I remember it being one of the most amazing things! And I'll admit it, I have the soundtrack :-)
- December 6, 2011 at 10:02 PM
- Daniela said...
sounds like fun! and the picture of the little boy upside down is great :)
- December 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM
- Stephanie Shepherd said...
I've always heard such great things abotu Riverdance, I hope to get the chance to see it sometime!
- December 7, 2011 at 11:57 AM
- j said...
i love san diego too! one of the best cities in the world.
- December 9, 2011 at 12:20 PM
- Mariel Torres said...
Sounds like the perfect weekend darling... by the way, you too make one cute couple!
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B. Secure each leg with four screws, then fasten all screws tightly.
C. Make sure the castors are locked before placing the ceramic unit in the cart.
CAUTION: Place the cart on a flat and stable surface. Keep in mind the heavy weight of the grill. Note that the grill can reach very high temperatures and should not be placed in the immediate vicinity of combustible materials. The grill must not be operated in closed rooms.
D. Lower the ceramic unit into the cart, making sure the opening (ash compartment) is between the legs with the lockable castors. We suggest carrying the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition by the brackets for the side tables.
CAUTION: Due to the risk of breakage, please exercise caution when handling the ceramic components. Avoid carrying the grill by the hinges or the bamboo handle, this can lead to damaging the grill! Due to the weight we recommend the unit be carried by two people. Be sure to wear gloves to prevent injuries.
E. LE CHEF ONLY: Loosen the two capped nuts on the front of the metal bands and attach the handle to the bolt. Screw the capped nuts back on the studs and tighten with a wrench. F. Place the cast iron cap on the top opening of the ceramic unit.
G. Put the fire box inside the Monolith BBQ Guru Edition; placing the cut away section towards the opening of the ash compartment. Cleaning your Monolith BBQ Guru Edition is easy when the fire box and the ash compartment door opening are aligned correctly.
H. Place the heat protector stone on the base of the unit. This stone prevents the base of the grill from overheating.
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J. Place the fire ring on top of the fire box, making sure the opening for the wood chips is directly behind the corresponding opening in the ceramic unit.
K. Hook the side shelves in the corresponding mounts on the ceramic unit. If shelves do not align into the mounts easily, you may have to very carefully bend the metal mounts slightly to accommodate.
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CHICAGO – State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago), the son of immigrant parents who crossed the Mexican border in 1959, issued the following response to Gov. Bruce Rauner's statement that he would comply if President Donald Trump ordered Illinois National Guard soldiers to the Mexican border:
"Governor Rauner has shown us time and time again that he is totally unwilling to speak out against the president's offensive, racist policies and statements. Sending Illinois National Guard soldiers to the border would be a ridiculous waste of taxpayer money. It would also send a message to immigrants in our state that they should be treated like criminals instead of valuable members of our communities. The governor needs to be a leader and stand up for the millions of immigrants living in Illinois."
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-Chicago) announced today that he is sponsoring legislation to deter companies that do business with Illinois from participating in the construction of a wall along the nation's southern border. He also released the following statement regarding President Trump's speech before Congress about the wall:
"I emphatically reject President Trump's plans to build a wall at the border with Mexico. This aberration will be built based on prejudices, hate and racism that go against our core values of what it means to be an American, and it will damage our relationship with Mexico – a good neighbor, partner and friend.
As a state lawmaker and Chairman of the Latino Caucus, I introduced a bill (SB 2091) that will label entities that do business with the state of Illinois and participate in the construction of the wall as a "restricted company." This legislation sends a strong message that Illinois will not be part of this unreasonable and fiscally irresponsible project.
Illinois, like the rest of the nation, has been built by immigrants, so I will make sure our state continuous to be a friendly and welcoming place to people from other countries."
Yesterday, the Illinois Senate moved Senate Bill 231 to try and alleviate this problem, and Senator Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) supports education funding reform.
"For too many children in too many communities, their paths to excellence are blocked by the existing school finance system that shortchanges their schools and fails to provide needed resources," said Senate President John J. Cullerton. "It's an injustice we've tolerated too long. Our students, parents, teachers and taxpayers are tired of the bickering; tired of the impasse. They're looking for leaders with the courage to step beyond the status quo and do what's right."
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"This is an important step to make sure low-income and minority students in my district get the education they deserve," said Senator Sandoval, an advocate on school construction, who has worked with Senator Manar for three years on this issue. Chicago Public Schools as well as Lyons, Summit, Argo Community, Berwyn, Cicero and Burbank schools look to benefit from the new formula.
"Too many districts are struggling under the current way we finance schools in Illinois," Senator Sandoval said. "On behalf of students in my communities and across Illinois, I commend Senator Manar for his leadership on this critical issue. It comes at a crucial time for working families."
The bill passed the Illinois Senate and now heads to the Illinois House of Representatives.
CHICAGO – Calling the term "illegal alien" a bigoted label from a bygone era, local high school students and state Senator Martin Sandoval are pushing legislation to replace "alien" with "undocumented immigrant" in Illinois law books.
"The word 'alien' is really offensive. It's not just rude but it dehumanizes undocumented people, and that's not right," said Uriel Hernandez a ninth grader at Solorio Academy High School.
"All workers, documented or undocumented, pay taxes and do their fair share, so there is no such thing as an "Illegal" person," added fellow ninth grader Delila Lopez.
Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
11th District
Years served: 2003 - 2019
Committee assignments: Energy and Public Utilities; Higher Education; Licensed Activities; Transportation (Chairperson); Subcommittee on Capital (Sub-Chairperson).
Biography: Full-time state legislator, born in The Back of the Yards, graduate of Loyola University in Chicago where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in psychology; married (wife, Marina) has three children.
Associated Representatives:
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A heat sink device with enhanced power size ratio, high stability and optimum heat dissipation from Tepro has been introduced by distributor New Yorker Electronics. Typical applications for the TO-220 Non-Inductive, Thick-Film Heat Sink Resistor are switching power supplies and various types of pulse circuits.
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The Merriam Park area of St. Paul is somewhat underserved when it comes to good eats. You're covered for good ice cream at Izzy's, great coffee at Kopplin's, and perfect burgers at Blue Door. But beyond that, you might have to (gasp) cross the river.
Heirloom to the rescue. Longtime W.A. Frost chef Wyatt Evans has been dreaming of a "modern farmhouse restaurant" and now he's got one. So if you've liked the fine consistency of Frost, head down the road to Heirloom, where things are getting more interesting and more inventive.
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The policeman John Connor desperately tries to find a donor for his son Matthew who is suffering from leukaemia. He only finds one possible donor, the violent and intelligent psychopath Peter J. McCabe who is doing time in prison.
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Sunny Saturday afternoon, it would be shame to stay at home. So after quick lunch we decide to go to Beaulieu – small picturesque village located in the New Forest national park in England. The village is home for 13th century Palace House (open to the public) and famous National Motor Museum (that we already visited last year). The name "Beaulieu" is French, meaning "beautiful place".
To fully enjoy sunny day, we are taking the 2¼ miles footpath between Beaulieu and Buckler's Hard. We leave our car on free car park in Motor Museum, then we take short walk to Beaulieu centre. On the way we pass ponies, donkeys and we can see Palace House, which overlooks the village from across Beaulieu River. We are looking for the Fire Station and sign next to it, showing the start point of footpath to Buckler's Hard.
The route passes through woodland and river-edge grassland. You can choose to walk on easier gravel track or riverbank path (it might be a bit muddy). We take turn to muddy and more adventurous path. Fresh air, beautiful views, singing birds and pretty wild flowers – I don't need to ask for anything else today.
Suddenly we realise that we are already in the 18th century ship building village where some of Nelson's Trafalgar fleet were built, notably Agamemnon. Up to the right it is the village itself with Buckler's Hard Museum and a pub. Today we just eat snacks and relax on the bench. But we will be back here on summer to take boat trip on the river and have a proper picnic on the grass.


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The rapier pierces the lung of the globalist, and the worm, he cowers downwards, frothing at the mouth with unintelligible rage as he bleeds profusely; he clutches at his wound but crimson continues to spill forth unto the ground. Little does he know his maker is only the first and not the last — there is still more blood to bleed from his bloated body. And so shall it be.
Good heavens, it finally happened! Britain has voted to leave the European Union! There isn't much I can say on the matter which isn't self-evident. This is a very good thing indeed; one small step towards something much healthier, organic and proper regarding the politics of England and the union it resides within, the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
What's more, this turn of events — not something I anticipated, mind you — will have incredible and awesome influence upon continental geopolitics and, crucially, the morale of the Right and those generally who'd dare oppose the mechanised bureaucracies churning-out nought but standardised misery.
Truly this is a great day for the men of Great Britain and for those who'd share our spirit, vigour, and confidence. The twenty-third of June, the Year of Our Lord 2016, will henceforth mark this important and pivotal day in this dark age. Although it may seem insignificant to a few onlookers, make no mistake; this is a sign. And a positive one at that.
To explain why this break was so necessary (if not inevitable), we must quote, at length, Norman Cantor's excellent work, The English: A History of Politics and Society to 1760:
In England, liberty is what the law gives to a man; the law is whatever the king-in-Parliament says it is. But beyond this conclusion lies a whole complex of ideas of what liberty is and ought to be — a web of different strands rooted in several distinct sources and traditions. …we must trace them back to their medieval sources and, specifically, to two significant foundations, the common law and religious [Christian] ideals. …
The Common Law is a tradition of liberty — the most significant one in English history — is straightforward and unambiguous. The common law idea of liberty is … enshrined in Magna Carta. … Liberty in England is nothing more than the right to have what is due to you under the law. Magna Carta did not provide for any generic liberty; it only set forth — for all freemen — the right to enjoy what the law gives. The only universal right is the procedural one of due process, a protection available (in different forms, to be sure) to all men. What due process guards in any case may in fact be most unequal. Nevertheless, the fundamental idea of common law liberty is due process. "The law of the land" merely confirms to every man his own liberties and possessions. The common law envisages a hierarchic society in which every man carries with him certain privileges. The law protects these, but by no means equalises them. Specific liberties will belong to you according to your status in society, and they will be granted (or, more usually, confirmed) by a legal declaration of the king-in-Parliament. …
The common law idea of liberty is antithetic to equality. In Magna Carta, where the idea is resoundingly enunciated, liberty and property are virtually synonymous. Liberty is what one possesses — tenure, or franchise; but even the man who owns nothing has the right to the due process suitable to his status in society — however unenviable that may be. … Dukes and peasants own quite different things, but each has some liberty. …
This is the fundamental divergence from continental forms of governance that the English — and by extension the British as a whole — take. That only that which is proper can subsist. A layman has the right to himself but not over another layman; an aristocrat has the right to himself and over the layman but not to another aristocrat, et cetera — all under the land and its essence found manifest in the good old law; the common law; that ripened acorn planted deep in a Germanic forest. And this is the cause of British unsettledness at the standardising, non-nuanced, improper nature of the European Union and its seat of egalitarian, globalist materialism. There are no gentlemen in the European Union, there are no societies or trades or clubs, there are no poets or kings — the Englishman feels apart from the top-down nature of European politics and civil law, and this is also manifest in his being upon an island; such a symbol is often overlooked, but now, this day, it seems to've been remembered even deep into the night that is modernity. A thread to something superior survives and I do hope we find more in the years and decades to come.
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Tell us a little about the volunteer: Julie Powell was an eighth grade Language Arts teacher for thirty-four years in West Des Moines. Not long after retiring from that she began volunteering at LSI.
The involvement with LSI and the refugees was a pleasant accident for Julie. She never thought she would be working with this group of people (she mainly thought about helping children in various ways). While working a few doors down from LSI she noticed people starting up a garden behind the building and was curious as to what was going on. This opened the door for her to work with the refugees not only in the garden (gardner etiquette, how to work together, etc.) but eventually ESL classes as well.
Currently, Julie usually spends four to six hours per week teaching English to elder refugees. She most enjoys listening to refugees' stories. Julie loves learning about the struggles and accomplishments in their lives and teaching them skills. She loves to feel a sense of connection amongst them all and does this by singing in the various languages and other fun activities.
Not only do refugees benefit from the services offered at LSI but volunteers do as well. Giving refugees the resources necessary to connect with the rest of the community is crucial. They are so motivated and willing to learn which is one of the many reasons why working with refugees is such a good experience.
Julie encourages others to volunteer by simply telling stories. She enjoys sharing with others experiences she has had and the impact refugees have made on her.
What is the primary (one or two) organization(s) they serve? LSI
How long have they volunteered with this/these organization(s)? 4 years.
Why does this volunteer deserve to be recognized with a 50 Faces of Volunteers spotlight? Julie has a deep understanding of the struggles refugees have endured that brought them to the US and compassion for the challenges that the elderly face. She beautifully uses her awareness to lead students in extremely relevant learning activities that will not only help them to feel confident as learners, but also bridge the two cultures they navigate on a daily basis. She is a teacher of the highest order!
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I am a recovering compulsive overeater, abstinent by the grace of God one more day at a time. For details, check out my food journal.
I had a thought about hopelessness and helplessness like the kind we experienced in that "bitter morass of self-pity" described on pages 6 – 8 of the Big Book. Our hopelessness came because of our determination to act on our own power. Since by ourselves man can do nothing, our disappointment was inevitable but unnecessary. It would be like a toy balloon sitting in its package with other balloons on the shelf of a dime store whining that it was neglected, not doing what it should be doing, not feeling fulfilled, not doing its part. When that balloon gets its call, is taken down off the shelf, is filled with the breath that gives it shape, definition, structure and purpose, and is handed to a child to minister joy to that child, our balloon suddenly realizes there was nothing he alone could do on a shelf in a package, not by any amount of his will or futile strength that would have brought him satisfaction. It was not that he was worthless on that shelf. He and his companions always well knew their value because it was displayed by their maker. Fulfillment only came when the shopkeeper selected him, breathed life into him, and employed him for his true purpose.
Today, I submit to the hand of the Shopkeeper, celebrating my emptiness and powerlessness without the Breath of Life that gives me purpose and power. I breathe in deeply the saving grace of Jesus as I trust in God to empower me to do anything I do by His strength, not mine. Absolute surrender! That is my call, and that is my response!
From today's entry in Voices of Recovery:
"These Twelve-Steps and Twelve-Traditions principles, rather than our problems, should be the focus of every OA meeting." — The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous, p. 147
When we focus on our problems we rehearse them, giving them priority and building them into greater mountains than the molehills they really are. In fact, the neuropathology of addiction suggests that we are reinforcing our disease by giving attention to such problems. Consider that my dysfunction is marked by the pattern of my improper response to distress – of giving myself permission to feel self-pitiful, expressing that emotion, artificially medicating that feeling, and perpetuating my distress, in a never-ending cycle. Focusing on the problems spins that pinwheel, keeping it turning over and over itself, on and on. The affirmative nature of the rooms gives me the feeling of support and encouragement, virtually rewarding my behavior. The spiritual principles and the program of recovery break the cycle of bitterness, self-pity, and despair. They are a detour off the harmful track of my pattern, a planned spiritual response to distress rather than a damaging emotional one. It is this spiritual detour we are assembled to emphasize. It is, after all, the message we carry.
From Proverbs 9:
"6 Leave your simple ways and you will live;
walk in the way of understanding."
My wife has a dog which lives in our house. I enjoy his company too, but he is her dog. The one thing I have taken it upon myself to train him is to move from my path when I am walking. It amazes me how often, instead of sidestepping to avoid entanglement with my feet, he runs ahead of me, pauses to look back, realizes I am still coming and moves some more, continuing this silly dance until either he is backed into a closet or I change my course. I consider the two men who, when walking on railroad tracks, suddenly become aware that a train is bearing down on them. One gingerly steps off the track to safety while the other frantically runs a length of track as fast as he can, desperately trying to outrun the barreling locomotive, but ultimately loses the race and meets his demise. This verse says to me simply, "Step off the track you are on and walk a different way."
From my reading through the Bible, currently in Psalm 75 and 76:
Psalm 75 appears to be a prophetic look forward to what the Apostle John described in Revelation. In verse 8 the Lord is holding a cup of spiced wine which will be poured out on the earth at the "appointed time." I found an interesting repetition of the call to turn from the old ways before God's judgment.
"4 To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,'
and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns."
Here is another call not to boast, whine, or otherwise exalt my hurt feelings, resentments, fears, or other unfulfilled expectations. Another great remedy for the urge to toot my own bugle to my own tune is to play my designated part in the orchestra of the Almighty, under His direction, in concert with His grace.
Interestingly also is that in John's Revelation, the wrath of God was depicted as being poured out from seven bowls, preceded by the blowing of seven trumpets. (See Revelation 8 and 16.)
In Psalm 76, Asaph sings of the victory of God over even the mightiest of men, reminding me that all the power of man is merely weakness to God.
"5 Valiant men lie plundered,
they sleep their last sleep;
not one of the warriors
can lift his hands."
From The "Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, page 68:
"We never apologize to anyone for depending upon our Creator. We can laugh at those who think spirituality the way of weakness. Paradoxically, it is the way of strength. The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage. All men of faith have courage. They trust their God. We never apologize for God. Instead we let Him demonstrate, through us, what He can do. We ask Him to remove our fear and direct our attention to what He would have us be. At once, we commence to outgrow fear."


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Your posts should include valuable content. In other words, you need to share content that people find interesting or posts that have something in them that people can use. Try to include news about interesting products or services as well that you're offering. Attempt to avoid overselling, because your followers are going to get tired of constant updates from you when they look at their news feed.
Give your followers something to sign up for. This will allow them to register for contests easily. Consider holding a contest or sweepstakes.
Facebook is not always the best social media outlet for marketing. It's very popular but not necessarily good for reaching certain target audiences. Do some homework to find out where your niche audience spends their social media time.
Hide some of your page's content from those who haven't Liked the page yet. When only followers can see certain parts of your page, it will make visitors want to become followers. Don't hide too much of your site, as search engines won't be able to crawl anything that is hidden.
Don't post updates that are dull and boring. While personal updates or thoughts on events might seem important to you, you have to remember that it might not interest your subscribers. Stick to your personal profile for these sorts of discussions.
As stated before, Facebook offers tremendous potential for anyone needing to build a customer base and grow sales volumes. After having read this helpful article, you now can imagine the possibilities for marketing with Facebook. Get started with your new Facebook marketing strategy today.


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Brimbank Council action gets two illegal brothel operations shut down
Brimbank Council's proactive action against alleged illegal brothels in Brimbank has led to a recent shutdown of two illegal operations in Deer Park and St Albans.
Last month court cases for two of the alleged brothels Council was investigating were heard at the Sunshine Magistrate's Court, and Council was successful on both matters.
According to the court judgement, the sites at 1/87 Station Road, Deer Park and at 10C East Esplanade, St Albans can still operate for their legal purpose but not as brothels.
Both sites were proscribed under the Sex Work Act 1994, which means that police can charge anyone who is on the premises for the purpose of engaging in prostitution. Significant fines or jail terms could be imposed. The Court also ordered the offenders to pay Council costs.
Brimbank Mayor, Cr Georgina Papafotiou said Council decided last year to initiate investigations into premises suspected of operating as illegal brothels, after the community raised concerns about illegal brothel operations.
'This initiative included hiring independent investigators to investigate such complaints, to speed up the process of investigating and prosecuting illegal premises.
'Council is very pleased to have two successful prosecutions on the board so far.
'This legal decision is a win for our community, who have flagged concerns about massage parlours operating as illegal brothels.
'With these prosecution wins, we're sending a clear message that Council is very serious about taking stronger action against illegal operations in Brimbank,' Cr Papafotiou said.
The site at 1/87 Station Road, Deer Park, was proscribed for a period of 12 months and the occupier of the site has been ordered by the court to pay all Council costs, which amounts to a total of $4000. This includes the cost of the external investigators and Council's legal representation and the fees to lodge the matter at the Magistrates Court.
The site at 10C East Esplanade, St Albans, was proscribed for a period of 9 months, with costs to be agreed between the occupant and Council. Council is seeking the full costs.
Council officers have also commenced investigations on a number of other premises that are suspected of operating as illegal brothels, and will be pursuing these in the future.
As illegal brothels are a universal problem in all areas not only Brimbank, last year Council called on the State Government to provide better resources for Victoria Police to address and close down illegal brothels.
Councils have limited legislative powers to deal with such issues but Brimbank Council is keen to help support the work of the police in dealing with this problem.


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Nonstick cooking spray
2 large eggs
⅓ cup chopped cooked vegetables (leftovers are fine)
2 tablespoons milk
2 corn or flour tortillas
1 ounce Cabot Lite50 Sharp Cheddar, grated (about ¼ cup)
2 tablespoons tomato salsa
COAT inside of small microwave-safe bowl with cooking spray; add eggs and beat lightly with fork to combine. Add vegetables and milk and stir together.
COVER bowl loosely with plastic wrap (to prevent splatter). Microwave on high power for 40 seconds.
STIR eggs to break up clumps, recover bowl and microwave for about 30 seconds longer or until cooked through (time will vary with microwave).
PLACE half of eggs in center of each tortilla and top with cheese. Roll up and top with salsa.
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THE BRONX — A Bronx man allegedly on his way to meet with an ISIS member in Turkey was arrested at JFK Airport Wednesday on suspicion of trying to provide material support to the terror group, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The FBI arrested Saddam Mohamed Raishani, 30, for allegedly attempting to join ISIS overseas.
Raishani, who also goes by Adam, has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. He is expected to appear in Manhattan federal court on Thursday. The maximum sentence is 20 years behind bars.
In January, Raishani allegedly told a confidential source who was working for law enforcement that he previously helped a friend join ISIS, including giving money, buying supplies and driving the person to the airport.
He indicated to an undercover agent that he had been in contact with other ISIS supporters and taught others how to avoid detection by law enforcement, according to the criminal complaint. Raishani, a home health aide, allegedly planned to pose as a nurse to avoid questioning by authorities while crossing international borders.
"Having already helped another man make that trip to ISIS's heartland, Raishani allegedly acted on his own desire to wage violent jihad, planning to leave his family and life in New York City for the battlefields of the Middle East," Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim said in a statement.
Raishani allegedly has been working on his plan to join ISIS since April, and he said that he aimed to leave before the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. According to the criminal complaint, Raishani began his final preparations to leave this month, including buying clothes for training with ISIS, paying off debts, and organizing a meeting with an ISIS member in Turkey.
It's the latest arrest in the tri-state area for alleged attempts to join the terror group.
In May, a 20-year-old New Jersey man allegedly planned to become a "martyr" for ISIS after police found pressure cooker bomb-making materials inside his home.
A 26-year-old man from Long Island was arrested in March after allegedly attempting to join the Islamic State group in Syria.
In February, two New York City men pleaded guilty to charges that they conspired to support ISIS and plotted to set off a pressure-cooker bomb in the city.
"As we have seen many times before, allegedly attempting to join a designated terrorist organization usually has one outcome: arrest," NYPD Commissioner James P. O'Neill said in a statement.AlertMe