text:
144: Why Women Want Bad Boys with Esmee St. James
Jul 3, 2018
Back in the day, we had our defined roles. The women would be homemakers generally and the man would be the breadwinner. Out of necessity, they stayed together. Now, so many women are in the workplace and more and more in executive positions, which is wonderful, but we don't know how to behave anymore with each other. We don't know what's right and what's wrong in terms of the dating scene. Esmee A St. James, the Dating Muse, helps singles find each other in this challenging world of romance. She first found this calling as a professional model and photographer where she felt her fascination around the attraction between the sexes. Esmee talks about why women like bad boys. She writes, "I don't understand why the first date is always the last." A question we hear far too often from single men is, "Why don't women want a nice guy like me?" Esmee answers, "The single women I meet tell me they just want to date a nice guy for once." Discover the reasons why women often fall for the bad boys, and why many men fall into the friend zone.
144: Why Women Want Bad Boys with Esmee St. James
I'm with a new guest, Esmée St. James, who published the book Chick Magnet: What Men Don't Know That Women Wish They Did. In the show, Esmée gives some specific, detailed, pragmatic, nuanced on what men can do, how they can show up their physical presence, how they stand, how they touch to turn on the women they're attracted to. It's a way to find confidence, to maybe hit the gym and get some muscles and things need to do to step up if you want to date that woman you've been staring at for weeks and thinking, "Why won't you notice me?" Get off your ass. Get over and talk to her.
I'm very excited to have a special guest, Esmée St. James, on the show. Welcome to the show, Esmée.
Thank you so much, Robert. I'm so delighted to be on your show. It's a great honor.
It's an honor because of your book that launched, your baby is out in the world.
I had launched my baby, Chick Magnet: What Men Don't Know That Women Wish They Did. I'm super excited because your timing is perfect.
We met via a mutual friend. I did a mastermind and this guy was like, "You need to have this woman on the show." We got along just fine in our conversation and we have a lot of similar overlap in terms of our viewpoints about this. I'm looking forward to the differences to how this conversation, just talk about and share knowledge about this challenging topic, why women want bad boys? Some of us, bad boys, are happy about that. Some of our good guys are not so happy about that, but we'll get there. Esmée St. James first recognized her calling in life as a confidence catalyst during her career as a fashion model and professional photographer. Her fascination with the attractor factors between the sexes inspired to lock The Dating Muse as an author on dating strategist for smart, serious single submission is now focused on helping singles attract their soulmate. You're a matchmaker.
A lot of people make this assumption. I'm not a matchmaker, but let's say that if someone like you were wanting to meet someone and go to a matchmaker, you want to get ready for that. Here's the thing that a lot of men do is they'll go, "If I pay someone to find me my dream mate, it will all be good." What happens is they go there and they're not prepared. They don't quite know how to date, how to attract women, what to do on a date and what to do after the date, much less understand what she's thinking during the date. I get you ready for that, so that your money is well-spent with matchmaker because they're not exactly cheap.
What do you think the biggest block is today in terms of men and women finding each other? I know the world has changed. I've done lot of research on this as well. What do you see in terms of the challenges between men and women finding each other?
It's to do with the difference between the sexes. Back in the day, that was all fine because we had our defined roles. Women would be homemakers generally, if that worked out, and the man would be the breadwinner. Out of necessity, they stay together, but this is what the guy did it and this is what the gal did. Now, so many women are in the workplace and more and more in executive positions, which is wonderful but we don't know how to behave anymore with each other. We don't know what's right and what's wrong in terms of the dating scene. What often happens, and this is just one scenario, a woman will be at work and she have to grow a pair in order to get ahead.What women want and what they need are two different things completely. Click To Tweet
In fact, she has to push harder and work harder sometimes than the guy does to get to where the guy is. It's nobody's fault. It's just things are still evolving. When she comes home, she doesn't remember how to be the woman, as in let the man be the man. There are so many men out there that don't understand what to do anymore, "Can I open the door for her? Is she going to think that I'm being too to male, too badass or something to do that?" I had a girlfriend who is just stunning. She's beautiful, curly red hair, gorgeous figure and she was head of HR in some big Silicon Valley tech company. There was a man who came to work there, and this guy is from the south, so he's a southern gentleman and was attracted to her. He'd open this big heavy glass door and she'd say, "I can get that. It's okay." She would refuse that.
After a while he said, "You're not to having guys open the door for you, are you?" She said, "No, actually." Once she finally let that happen, things started to develop. I went to their wedding and she was asking me, "I don't know what to do. How do I handle this?" He would come over to her place and she'd been moving some boxes and he'd go, "Let me get that for your, darling." She's like, "No, it's okay." I said, "Just let him do it. Pretend they're super heavy and just say, "Would you, please because I can barely lift that stuff," and it worked like a charm.
Do you have a feeling or inkling why women are saying no about the glass doors and the boxes? Do you have a feeling of what's the resistance to just having someone help them?
In the workplace in particular, the resistance is they're afraid of being seen as weak and not capable. They're afraid of being perceived as that and then not being capable in their job. We do have to fight a little harder to get to where we want to get regardless of what age you are or when you were born, there's still that little bit of, "I've got this," thing. It's lovely in personal life. I love it when guys open the door for me and lift heavy things. I've trained myself to do that because I'm independent and was trained to do it all myself by my mom, but there's great value in letting a guy do his thing and so it's that hesitation.
I've been doing a lot of work and research and writing on my side of the world in this concept of masculine and feminine. When it comes to a lot of tendencies of allowing and receiving tends to be on the feminine side. In the workplace, women have to develop that masculine, to grow a pair, to not be weak, to be capable, all these things that could be looked as a masculine tendency y instead of a feminine tendency. In the transition of leaving the workforce and going home, what do you recommend to women in terms of how they bring back their feminine, to embrace their feminine side once they've left the workplace?
Take a deep long letting go breath about five times in a row and just remember that you're a woman and you have certain needs that need to be filled and let the man do that. That's the most important thing is on the way home, you start to make that shift and the moment you walk in the door, you are the woman. It's the same with guys because guys will go to work and being all, "Grrr," and charging everything. They come home and they're still, "Grrr," and still in charge and they forget to be that compassionate, sweet, caring person that she married or that she's going out with that she chooses. We both have to make these little shifts. I have a friend, one of my mentors, Roger Love, said this very nicely. He's one of the world's biggest vocal coach. He's coached so many celebrities. He's the sweetest guy. I've seen him on stage. I've seen him do business and he's powerful. When I walk in the door, if I come in like that, my wife's going to go, "Go back out and come back in," because that doesn't work ordering your family around. It's the same for the woman. You can't come in and just be bossy. You've got to let the guy do his part of the thing.
A lot of the work I've been looking at also, especially with #MeToo and the change of dynamics, it seems like a lot of women's anger, deep rage that's been underneath and hidden for so long, has come to the surface, which is so important and so healthy and yet so challenging for the genders to stay in relationship. When you're talking to women or coaching women and they feel both the desire to be connected to a man, but also feeling the rage that's been held inside for so long. What are your pragmatic ways of handling this discrepancy?
There is a lot of rage and I saw this in my mother. I finally understood what it was. I tell them to remember that men are people, too, and they're trying their best to be their best just like we are. You can't blame them for a whole upbringing, DNA, generations and generations of it being raised on the farm, doing the fields, working alongside dad. People moved to the city and guys began to be raised by women. Guys are just as confused as we are and when you recognize that, that the guys are people too and recognize that there also may be having a challenge and how to deal with you, that makes a huge difference. Tap into your empathy just as you would want your guy to tap into the empathy that he has. We all have it inside. You've got to make an effort to go there and understand.
There's the Mr. Nice Guy and that can often be a problem for women. That's why I wrote this chapter, Why Women Want Bad Boys. The nice guy is the one who puts women on a pedestal. When he does that, she automatically goes above him, and she looks down on him and you don't want that. You want it to be at least equal or the woman to look up to you for your masculinity. The reason that the whole nice guy syndrome started was because of what I was saying about in the past, the men did the men things. They're taking care of the farm and the stock or whatever and doing the heavy muscle work. That was their job. They spent a lot of time with men, their dads, other guys at work learning how to be masculine, how to be assertive, how to be confident and have this that men should have.
As the society became more industrialized and urban, people moved to the city more and so what would happen was boys are being raised by women and there's nothing wrong with that, but they didn't have any real male figures because the dads went off to work in the office. They didn't hang out in the fields with their sons anymore. They didn't learn those skills of how to be masculine. When I was a kid, most of our teachers were women. Guys were taught, "Be nice. Don't be so pushy. Be nice to a girl. Don't touch her. Don't talk to her like that." What guys they've trained to do was to push down the masculine qualities that women want. As a result, they're not getting the dates they want. They're not getting the relationships they want and there's a rage inside of them, "I don't want to be nice. I want to be a man. I want to grab her and just kiss her," or whatever.
Guys are not happy about that but they don't understand what it is. There's the women's side but we're talking about guys right now. Women want a guy to be a guy but they need a guy to be sensitive, empathic and have a nice EQ, emotional intelligence. What's happening is a guy will ask a girl on a date, if he dares, because sometimes guys are even afraid for fear of being shot down. That's another part of being too nice. They're afraid to even go up to her because they don't have that masculine qualities developed. When you do go on a date, they're almost too agreeable, too nice. They're afraid to touch a woman. They're afraid to even give her a strong handshake. What fathers are teaching to their sons when you give them a handshake for instance like, "Don't squeeze her hand too hard." When I shake someone's hand, I want the guy to grab my hand, web to web, give it a good squeeze, shake it, look me in the eye and go, "It's so nice to meet you," because I know he's strong. I need to feel a guy's strength. Guys need to show his strengths and what he'll do then is over compliment her, etc., which makes her feel like, "Am I an object or you're just looking at me? I need you to appreciate me for my brain and for my capabilities." When I get over complimented, I start to have less respect for the guy. One compliment's fine. That's all you need to do.
Women want a guy that's confident, successful, physically strong, and in willpower, a guy who's decisive. You'll notice a lot of nice guys have no men friends. They have all girlfriends but no dates. When a woman sees that a guy has a lot of male friends, she's going to go, "You could run with the pack." There should be some danger or some onslaught of whatever, he's going to be able to band together with his brothers and protect me. You've got to have guy friends. Women, what they want and what they need are two different things completely. What women need is they need a guy who's confident, strong, "I've got this" kind of guy, like willpower and physical strength.
I would be like guys that are physically strong. You don't have to have a six pack, it doesn't matter but just show that your stature is powerful. What we need is a guy who's sensitive and has the EQ, who's got her back, who can take care of us when we're sick and that kind of stuff. That's what the nice guy shows but he's not showing the masculine qualities of that, "Grrr," stuff. There's a lot of disconnect there. It goes back to caveman times when we didn't live that long, so it didn't matter that much. It was just a matter of, "You can protect me from the other guys and you can get me food and you're strong. You look good. I will have good offspring that will continue our species as well." Those were pretty much what women were looking for. Whoever beat off the other guys, that was good enough. We didn't live long enough to get into the part of, "I would like to have a deep conversation about your feelings, my feelings, etc." That didn't matter but now it does. We live a lot longer.
Here's the part where the guys that we want initially like the strong ones, the good-looking ones, etc., the bad boys, we're initially attracted to that because we see that they're going to be strong, good DNA, and good childbearing stock. We'll look for that and then we'll find out once we fall in love with them, etc., that a lot of these bad boys aren't able to connect with us emotionally. They're not going for lots of women. I've had this happen to me and leave us behind in the dust. Then the nice guys that want to say, "Why don't women want a nice guy?" They're left scratching their heads because then we'll go to the nice guy and go, "This guy, he broke my heart." The nice guy isn't going to get a date with me because he's not the guy that's has the power and the strength and the confidence.Confidence is the sexiest quality a guy can have. Click To Tweet
Confidence is the sexiest quality a guy can have. It's important in women too. We look for what we want but we don't necessarily address what we need. It's the women who are just as guilty of this as well and I've been guilty of this because I was raised to be strong and independent and, big girls don't cry. I was raised European, so my parents were like that and I realized a bit later in my life that that wasn't working for me because I was getting the strong guys but having a conversation about how I felt was difficult and that's part of why I wrote this book because I saw my parents struggle through this for their entire marriage, that I was around anyways.
My dad would come to me and say, "I don't understand your mom. Why she's so mad at me?" I try to explain to him but it was almost too late for him because he was raised this European, "I'm the man and I'm going to take charge." It didn't work for my mom and it didn't work for me. You've got to give a woman what she needs wrapped up in what she wants. It's like marketing. Once you get a handle on that, train yourself to give her what she wants, work on yourself a little bit, you'll find that you're much more successful.
I agree with what you're saying and this is the conundrum for most men is the confusion of which part of their character to bring for us at what time. What I'm hearing you say is lead with confidence, lead with the bad boy. At some point, there should be and do the flip into empathetic, EQ, more feminine qualities to compliment. Most men are confused about what to do, "When do I bring the bad boy? When do I bring the nice guy?" We don't know. Women don't give signals per se. They're not like, "Cue the bad boy. Cue the nice guy." Guys were sitting there trying desperately to figure out to read the signals, to give the woman what she wants, so he can get what he wants is the connection to her. How do you break that down for, let's call them an uneducated man? How do you break it down into how to bring out these different parts himself?
We want guys that are smart because then it shows they can figure stuff out. One of the first steps that that I tell guys is don't be afraid to touch her. It's very simple things. The number one thing that I tell guys is hold yourself up straight because the nice guys are sometimes the ones that they're little like, not slumping, but a little bit physically recessive. They cross their arms. They're almost afraid to it to be like this. If you are that guy who spends a lot of time at the desk, catch yourself in the mirror and see what your stance is because it's the initial presence that you have when you enter her line of sight, she starts to decide and assume things about you immediately.
Teach yourself the power pose of standing up straight and squaring your shoulders. Not stiff, but shoulder blades together and down, head held high. Don't look at the ground. When you do this, your whole chest opens up. I want guys to lead with the heart. Don't be such a badass that you can't be open. That's scary sometimes to lead with the heart because that's what makes you vulnerable. Vulnerability, that's also a very sexy quality. Between confidence and vulnerability, they're neck and neck for me. You've got to lead with the heart. Square yourself. Stand up straight. Walk into the room with that confidence because the minute you do that, you'll be perceived as having charisma, as being powerful, as being liked by others. Women want a guy who's liked by others because there's that banding together thing. That's step number one is to practice that.
Number two is look her in the eye. Eye contact is so important and a lot of guys who might be introverted or shy, they're two different things but they're like, "She's so beautiful. I can't look her in the eye." Just do it. Make yourself do it. Just take some deep breaths before you walk up to her, square yourself, and just do that and go introduce yourself. Shake your hand because touch is huge. A lot of guys who are Mr. Nice Guy don't know that it's okay to touch a gal. I don't mean grab her but shake her hand. That's the first thing you can do to touch her. Say your name first because you want your voice to enter her body first because that vocal vibration is literally, no matter what you're saying, is asking her for permission to touch her. You don't go up to a gal and just touch her. You say something first and a nice relaxed voice.
It's very important that you relax yourself first with some deep breaths before you go up to a woman because it gets air into your brain. It gets air into your organs and it relaxes your voice. When you're stressed, your voice gets higher and it sounds like squeezed through a tube of toothpaste. You want to lower it and have it come from your chest. That way, she'll feel relaxed because that calms everybody down. Try it sometime when you go and talk to somebody like when you talk to a little kid who's hurting, "Are you okay? You're going to be fine. You're okay," like you talk to your pet. It's calming for women. You shake her hand, that nice firm handshake. Then as you're talking to her, don't move back after you shake her hand. That is the acceptable standing distance between people is a handshake. I don't know how many inches exactly but you can keep that distance from her. As you're talking to her, you don't want to move into her this way. You want to go at a 90-degree angle, so that you step in so that your shoulders are a little closer together. You're not closer to her physically, but you're not threatening her. That's a little sidestep that I want all guys to do because of what you can do then is as you're talking to her, you can gently touch her on her upper arm with the back of your hand.
I've talked to guys who are introverted. They are terrified to do this, "Are you sure it's okay? I don't know. What if she thinks I'm coming on her?" You are and that's all right. If you're just touching over the back of my hand, you can touch her upper and mid back, not below the waist or anything. You can touch your arm like this. Don't leave it there. What happens when you touch a woman, when you touch anybody, the brain starts to release what's called the cuddle drug and that's called oxytocin. That's so important. When a woman has a baby, the first thing they do after it's born, put it in her arms and this whole surge comes through her and through their baby and they bond. It feels so good. That's why the handshake is important because you're already starting that surge.Eye contact is so important. Click To Tweet
With a woman, that oxytocin that comes through body stays for about two weeks. For guys, it's just two days. Remember that. If you like her and you touched her here and there gently, she starts to feel this, and she remembers that, and she might be wondering, "I wonder what more of that would be like," if she likes you. As you start doing that and talking with her, what you say is another whole subject, watch her body language. Is she holding your eye contact? Just keep doing that. Don't stare at her but look her in the eye as you talk. Another trick you can do is if you see something you want to talk about, you want to tell her something funny within your banter, lean in a little closer, get closer to her ear. That creates a little bit of a buzz because you're becoming more physically close. Then lean back.
Watch her body language. If she receives as you move in, that's a sign that either she's not interested or you're moving too fast. Back off a little bit. This all goes in increments with touch. You make your little move. You're taking a risk here. When you take that risk, your risk was to introduce yourself to her. She likes it, "This guy's stepping out of his comfort zone," because we know it's uncomfortable for you guys, especially if you're a little more introverted.
We like that risk and when you take that little risk, we might take another one and let you touch us or stay in the conversation with you. You do this in little tiny increments until you feel that you're getting somewhere. If you move in too much and she's not ready and she moves away, you've got to back off because you might turn her off and not get any response at all. If you see that she's not interested with her body language, maybe there's just no spark for her then you say, "It was great to talk to you," and move on somewhere else. You've got to make those little moves. Make the touch.
Back to the thing with oxytocin. Once you've touched her and you like her and you think she likes you and you've got her phone number, you've got to call her within two days. In fact, preferably the next day is good because your oxytocin surge is going to start to diminish and you won't be feeling it anymore so much. If you don't call her the next day or two and her oxytocin is going, she's going to be like, "What a jerk. He didn't even call me and here I was all interested. I stepped outside of my zone. I took a risk." You've got to make your move fast with the call.
The three-day rule, presented by the Swingers movie of the great '90s. You think it's actually a 24-hour timeframe.
48 max. Don't over-communicate. Don't jump down her throat with a gazillion texts and pictures that you sent. I've had this and it's like, "Stop it. It's too much for me." It's an overwhelmed. It's like, "I know you're interested but you don't have to bulldoze me with all that stuff." Be a little mysterious, one at a time. See if you get a response and another one, you're getting a response. Bear in mind that not everybody's on their phone all the time. Some people have a little bit more of a lag time with a response and some get back to you right away. She might be busy. Who knows? Give her a chance. If you don't get a response after a day or so, then you try again. Got to check it out but in tiny measures. Just like the physical touch you move in, she likes you, then you can go a little further. If she recedes, that means you need to back off a little bit because that's the same thing.
It's a baby step, incremental. How do you talk to guys that say, "I've tried this. The women don't respond. We chat on Tinder and no one matches with me?" It's like, "Why bother?" How do you deal with the guy in the, "Why bother?"
I meet with them first or if they're far away, then I'll do it online. They might think they're doing everything okay, but the energy you're giving off isn't what's attractive to us. I assess them. I talk to them for a while and I imagined myself perhaps going out with him. I go, "Are you attracted to that or not?" They start to see where they can make little shifts in their behavior, in what they're saying, and how they're moving, etc. It's different for every guy. Sometimes there's no eye contact or sometimes their responses are not interesting. They're mono syllabic. You've got to be interesting and you've got to be interested. Sometimes they're moving too fast. Sometimes they have this underlying anger and it rears up a little bit somehow. They'll get upset.
The thing I hear a lot from guys is, "Why don't women want nice guys?" Then the women were saying, "I just want a nice guy. Where are they all hiding?" That's one of the reasons I wrote this book is there's such a gap in between. I explained to them what women are thinking when they're doing certain things. It's sometimes very technical. Sometimes they moved into fast. I have one friend and he's super smart. This guy has the biggest IQ and he's a sweetheart, but he over compliments and he's good looking, too. It's like, "Why don't you just get it?" The eye contact is a problem and he thinks that because of woman talks to him and it's nice to him that she's super interested.
This guy was interested in the gal that I knew who's stunning, gorgeous. He tried to come on to her a couple of times. She's like, "No." He thought, "Maybe if I invite her somewhere nice, then she'll say yes," because maybe just inviting her wasn't working. He went and booked some tickets to some opera in the city and it was very expensive. It's a long drive he thought, "I'll just book a hotel room and she can just stay over." He invited her and she called me, "Esmée, what do I do? I don't know how to turn him down because this is way too much.
I never showed him any physical interest. He tried to kiss me, and I backed off and he's still pushing and pushing." At that point, I had to coach her on how to gently say, "I'm sorry but I'm not feeling the spark. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it." Be gentle with a guy like that because he's trying so hard. Some guys don't understand that the signs aren't there and then they get even more frustrated. He was calling me on the other side and going, "Maybe it's just not there." Maybe you should just back off a little bit in give your attention to someone else.
It's the subtleties. It's the willingness to notice the fine details. The guy with the opera sounds like he was following a script rather than paying attention to her. It's important for men to bring out all different parts of themselves and not so much think about what's the right step, but to feel what's the right step.
It's also good to start talking about feelings. I don't mean like go on how your dog died or something bad happened to you but start bringing up words that lead to romantic conversations when you talk to her, like, "What's your take on love at first sight?" Start using words like love and romance in your conversation. Ask her questions. Another thing that many men do that I find they're striking out is they're just talking about themselves because they're so nervous. They go on about their job or technical things and she's like, "What? I didn't want to talk about this stuff," but she's playing along nicely because she sees the guy's uncomfortable and she'll nod her head and stuff.
You've got to ask her about her because we are our favorite subject initially because what you're doing is you're making us feel safe and comfortable and protected by asking us questions about us. I don't mean the entire time, but it's important that you talk to her about her. Ask her about her family or her favorite movie. You've got to have some questions lined up in your mind that you can ask that can be just not, "What brings you here? Do you come here often?" You've got to come up with some questions about her that are open-ended, so no yes-no answers.
In her response, remember what she says, listen actively. You pick out something that's like, "I think I go further with that," like say, "That's a beautiful scarf. Tell me about that." "My dad gave it to me last year before he died," whatever. He might say and go, "He must have good taste. He must have loved you so much as a daughter to know what your like were." Then she starts talking about, "He had a good fashion sense. For a guy, that was impressive." Then the conversation goes on and on. You've got to pay attention.
It's all about attention. You talked about this concept of the bad boy and a lot of guys are getting mixed messages in terms of society. As I mentioned, #MeToo and being consent-orientated and all of these issues, if you could give a description of what is the optimal bad boy part of ourselves that men should bring out to attract women. What does that mean in terms of modern day definition?
What women want, the bad boy part is that to show that you're physically strong and have the willpower strength and the confidence. Some guys need a little work with this. Sometimes maybe you might need to go to the gym. You don't need a six pack but do something to straighten your posture and be confident. Have lots of guy friends and make sure she sees you with your guy friends. Grow your own confidence if you don't have some around women because a lot of men are successful at work, but then when they go to talk to women they're attracted to, they're completely tongue tied. I understand but practice how to be more confident around women. Be powerful. Be decisive. If you are in a situation where you have to say, "I don't know," don't leave it at that. Say, "I don't know but I'll find out." Show resourcefulness.Everything that you want is on the other side of fear. Click To Tweet
Don't be afraid to touch her. Take charge of that. Pay attention to her. We want guys that are strong, confident, decisive and intelligent. What we need is a guy who is empathic and has EQ and can be sensitive to us and talk about feelings and caring, etc. You've got to give her that confident initial thing in your stance, in your voice, in your handshake and all that, so that when she sees you, she's like, "He looks powerful." You don't have to be the best-looking guy but look and feel powerful. Take on power stances like with your arms on your hips. Don't cross your arms. Body language says everything. It's like a shield. Look her in the eye. Be brave. Even if you're afraid because everything that you want is on the other side of fear.
There's going to be a lot of resistance when you think, "I can't do this." Just think of that other side of fear where you need to go. Resist that resistance. That's key. Once you were getting with her, then you start showing you more tender side, your EQ. Start talking about emotions, asking her about her, but keep that masculine side. You get her attention with through a masculine badass thing, but you want to also have that sensitive empathic guy wrapped up inside there. Do your best to look your best. If your wardrobe needs help, go get some help. Go to a nice store and get the personal shopper there to help you out and listen to them. Get some guy friends. That's important too.
Thank you so much for the advice, pragmatic, to the point, detailed, grounded and maybe you could tell people how to find your book.
Search it by the title on Kindle, Chick Magnet: What Men Don't Know That Women Wish They Did. Author is Esmée St. James. Just look it up on Kindle. It's available for $0.99 because I want every guy to get their hands on this. This is going to change your dating life. It's everything I've talked about and so much more. It's explains what you need to do to make yourself more attractive to women. Then the next section of the book is what she's thinking when you do certain things. It's a hugely revealing. Then there's some chapters at the very end that are good for everybody, like how they take a compliment, table manners, how to be a good leader because we want a leader. I need this book to be a number one bestseller, so it can reach as many people as possible. That would be the best way to get it. I'm on social media as well under Esmée St. James on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. You'll see shout-outs there with links that you can click to get the book. I would be deeply honored and appreciative if you could go out and grab yourself a copy and start reading it. Get your sexy on for the girls.
Thank you so much for coming on the show. I'm grateful for your time and good luck selling the book.
Thank you so much, Robert. It's been an absolute pleasure. Thank you all. I appreciate your time.
That's it. A different point of view, a lot of overlaps with my viewpoints and just about the concept of how to show up in a relationship and bring out all different parts of yourself straight from a woman's perspective, which is important. My viewpoint is men can help other men crack the shell of our fragile egos to get down, but it takes the details and the concept of a woman to show us exactly what they want. I'm grateful for Esmée for coming on the show. For more shows, please visit my website, RobertKandell.com. It's beautiful. I'm grateful for my designer and all the work. You can find a pre-sale for my book up there, a communication course to Los Angeles and New York and beyond. Thank you so much for being with me. Go forth, be merry, get some nookie. I love you. Take care. Bye.
Resources mentioned:
- Esmée St. James
- Chick Magnet: What Men Don't Know That Women Wish They Did
- The Dating Muse
- Roger Love
- Esmée St. James Facebook
- Esmée St. James Instagram
- Esmée St. James Twitter
About Esmee A St. James
Esmée St James first recognized her calling in life as a Confidence Catalyst during her career as a fashion model and professional photographer. Her fascination with the attractor factors between the sexes inspired her to launch The Dating Muse™. As an Author and Dating Strategist for Smart, Serious Singles, her mission is now focused on helping help singles attract their soulmate.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download


text:
Does it really matter to test-first or to test-last? (2017)
Test-driven development is a development practice that involves short, iterative cycles in which the programmer writes tests before adding new functionality or refactoring existing code. It's commonly believed that writing tests first leads to higher-quality code and improved productivity. Fucci et al. put that belief to the test.
Why it matters
Test-driven development (TDD) has multiple characteristics that set it apart from "traditional" programming, but the "tests first, code later" aspect tends to be the thing that most people talk about (and remember).
There's more to it than that however, so let's talk definitions first.
TDD is an programming technique which involves cyclic, iterative implementation of new features.
In each cycle a programmer carries out the following tasks:
- Writing unit tests for the desired behaviour;
- Writing code to make those tests pass;
- Strictly refactoring code to improve its design, i.e. without modifying its behaviourDoing so could nullify or even reverse the benefits of refactoring.
A cycle is finished when all new and existing unit tests pass, and the programmer is content with the program's design. Ideally, all cycles are short and roughly the same lengthCycles should be around 5 minutes long, and never be longer than 10 minutes..
TDD advocates claim that adherence to these practices will lead to improved quality and productivity.
In a nutshell, TDD has four characteristics:
- The sequence in which tests are written; before or after coding
- The granularity of cyclesLength of cycles
- The uniformity of cycle lengths
- The amount of effort spent on refactoring
How do these four characteristics affect the external quality"Does the software do what it's supposed to do?" of the produced software and the developer's productivity?
How the study was conducted
The authors held several five-day workshops about unit testing and TDD at two Nordic companies.
During the workshop, participants were asked to individually implement three tasks, of which two were greenfieldImplementing a solution from scratch and one was brownfieldExtending an existing system. Some participants made use of a test-first sequence, while others used a test-last sequence.
TDD dictates that development is done iteratively using many short cycles. To help participants work on their tasks in small steps, the researchers refined each task into clearly delineated stories and sub-stories. Tasks were then "graded" using acceptance test suites for each user story in order to determine the quality of submitted solutions.
All participants made use of a special Eclipse IDE that collected information about actions that are performed in it, like:
- Code modification
- Test modification
- Code compilation
- Test execution
This information is used to determine how participants applied TDD.
Combining timestamps from the IDE logs with the pass rate of the acceptance test suite allows one to calculate the productivity of each developer.
What discoveries were made
You've probably already guessed that Betteridge's law of headlines"Any headline that ends in a question mark can be answered by the word no." strikes again, but how exactly?
Granularity and uniformity are positively correlated, i.e. developers who use shorter cycles are able to keep them consistently short, while those who use larger cycles tend to have cycles of varying lengths. Both factors also appear to affect external quality: smaller cycles and cycles that have consistent lengths are associated with better external quality.
A small, but statistically significant correlation exists between granularity and refactoring effort: developers who use coarser cycles spend less time on refactoring.
To better understand the relation between TDD's four characteristic factors and the two outcome variables (quality and productivity), the authors constructed two models.
The basic idea here is that each model should predict one of the outcome variables using information about the code-test sequence, cycle granularity and uniformity, and refactoring effort.
A good model is also simple, and should not include superfluous input variables. The process of trimming these variables, feature selection, is described in the original article.
I'll simply list the most noteworthy discoveries here:
Code-test sequence is not part of either model, which suggests that – at least for external quality and developer productivity – it does not matter whether you write your tests before or after your "real" codeThis study did not look at the effects on internal quality (i.e. maintainability), which is also pretty important.;
Cycle granularity and uniformity, and refactoring effort are all negatively correlated with both quality and productivity.
The negative correlation between refactoring effort and the two outcome variables is likely due to floss refactoringThis is a form of refactoring that also includes other activities, like implementation of new features. These new features might not be covered by tests and are therefore more likely to introduce regression bugs..

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Spring Cleaning: Home Maintenance Musts
Is your space ready for summer? Add these maintenance items to your spring cleaning list to help keep your home comfortable this season (and next!).Read More
Gardening for Beginners: 3 Tips to Get Started
No green thumb? No problem! We've got three simple tips to help make your garden dreams a reality.Read More
Kitchen Inspiration: Backsplashes We Love
One of the elements that can really set the tone of your kitchen is the backsplash. To help inspire you, we've shared some of our favorite looks and styles.Read More
DIY Gift Idea: Mason Jar Elf
It can be hard to find the right gift for a colleague or teacher. This year, skip the gift card and try making something homemade. We've got just the DIY present!Read More
Baking 101: Simple Tips Worth Trying
Baking is a science and when you add in a distraction (or ten) treats don't always come out as planned. Avoid baking woes this holiday season with our favorite culinary hacks.Read More
Festive Style: A Guide to Wreaths
Need some help decking the halls? Check out our guide to wreaths and find the perfect fit for your space.Read More
Fall Table Decor Inspiration
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.Read More
Refresh Your Space for Fall
Feeling overwhelmed by pumpkin spice everything and gaudy fall decor? Check out our tips for a subtler autumnal transition, and get ready to welcome fall into your home the smart way.Read More
Fall Maintenance: 4 Chores to Protect Your Home
Before fall hits in full force, consider taking care of the following home maintenance items. These are simple chores that can go a long way in protecting your home and your family during the cooler months.Read More
Sublime Summer Space Savers: 6 Perfect Petite Patios
Just because you have a small outdoor space, doesn't mean you can't make the most of it this summer. Check out our fun and fabulous outdoor decor ideas for petite patios.Read More
Hip (Hop) Easter Eggs: 7 Stylish Creations to Try
To help add some style to the traditional dip dye eggs we all know and love, we've rounded up some of our favorite Easter eggs from a few of the best bloggers out there. Try these cool creations this year!Read More
4 Simple Chores to Get Your Home Ready for Spring
It's important to ensure that your home is protected in the event of a storm. To spare you some headaches and a few costly repair bills, we've outlined our top four home maintenance items to tackle this (and every) spring.Read More
Quick Tips to Refresh Your Kitchen
Besides boosting resale value, upgrading your kitchen has also been proven to encourage people to live healthier lifestyles. When you have a visually appealing kitchen, you want to spend more time in it. This means more home cooked meals, which is great for both your body and wallet.Read More
Mix & Match Your Way Into the New Year
Looking to incorporate this year's trends into your home? This year is all about mixing and matching, so take some creative license with your space! If you already have items perfect to use, jump on in!Read More
Sell, Give, Go: Get a Head Start on Spring Cleaning this Winter
The accumulation of stuff may make you feel like you have to constantly take care of things. Exactly how much should you get rid of? Here are some suggestions to make your next round of Spring cleaning a breeze.Read More
Four Ways to Brighten Your House During the Darker Months
Four easy lighting hacks to create a warm, bright, and cheery living space all winter long.Read More
One Simple Trick For Removing Furniture Dents from a Rug
Furniture dents in a rug can be very frustrating, but before you start thinking about replacing perfectly good flooring, here is a clever, easy fix to try.Read More
Get Organized for 2019
Need some help organizing your space? Check out our top three organizing tips and get ready to add some order to your home.Read More
Fall Table Decor Inspiration
Add some festive fun to your next dinner party with these simple and sweet tablescape ideas.Read More
Simple Entertaining: Two Ingredient Appetizer
Having friends and family over this holiday season? We've got the perfect appetizer recipe to help you entertain in style without breaking a sweat!Read More


text:
From Journal of Interpersonal Violence
College campus sexual assault is well-documented as a pervasive problem among U.S. colleges and universities, with female college students at the greatest risk. Although high rates of sexual assault affecting college women have been well-documented, research focused on female students with disabilities and college campus sexual assault is in its infancy.
Few studies have looked specifically at the intersectional identity of female students with disabilities in terms of risk for college campus sexual assault. This study contributes to this emerging literature by using data from the Fall 2016 American College Health Association's National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) to address research questions regarding the relationship between students with disabilities and college campus sexual assault. This analysis only looked at female college students' experiences; all students who indicated they were assigned male at birth were dropped from the analysis, resulting in N = 22,828.
As year in School increased, odds of sexual assault decreased across all models for all types of sexual assault. These findings are not surprising, considering that previous research has consistently found that alcohol and drug use is associated with sexual assault victimization as well as perpetration. The article findings are also consistent with prior findings that odds for assault decrease as students' progress in their studies, showing that younger and/or newer students are more likely to be victims of sexual assault. The analysis found that female students with disabilities had much higher odds of being sexually assaulted, regardless of the type of assault (completed, attempted, or relationship) compared to female students without disabilities. These findings also suggest that female students with disabilities are disproportionately experiencing sexual assault during their collegiate careers. B binge drinking, frequent alcohol consumption, and marijuana use did increase odds for sexual assault victimization in females with disabilities. Women with disabilities are also often more dependent on chronic abusers, whether they be their spouse/partner, a caregiver, or family member, making it difficult to report abuse. These results certainly point toward a fairly obvious policy implication: College campus sexual assault and intimate partner violence prevention and intervention programs should collaborate with disabilities services offices on college campuses.
College campus sexual assault is well-documented as a pervasive problem among U.S. colleges and universities, with female college students at the greatest risk. Although more than 30 years of research has been dedicated to uncovering college campus sexual assault and identifying risk factors for victimization, few studies have looked at the relationship between female students with disabilities and college campus sexual assault victimization. The present study uses data from the female respondents (N = 22,828) of the American College Health Association's Fall 2016 National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) to explore the relationship between female college campus sexual assault victimization and disability status. The analysis finds that disability status produces significantly greater increased odds for sexual assault than other commonly cited risk factors such as binge drinking, drug use, or Greek affiliation. Specifically, female students with disabilities are at increased odds for any type of sexual assault compared with female students without disabilities (odds ratio [OR] = 1.96; p < .001). This increases when looking at specific types of assault. Female students with disabilities were over 100% more likely to experience completed assaults (OR = 2.34; p < .001), attempted assaults, (OR = 2.03; p < .001), and relationship assaults (OR = 2.22; p < .001) compared to female students without disabilities. Analysis also indicates differences in other significant independent variables when sexual assault status is broken down into categories of completed sexual assaults, attempted sexual assaults, and relationship sexual assaults. In addition, the types of disability showing significance vary between the different types of assault. These findings have important policy implications for campus violence prevention and intervention and suggest multiple avenues for further research.
Read this article in full here
Article details
College Campus Sexual Assault and Female Students With Disabilities
Margaret I. Campe, MA
First Published April 4, 2019 Research Article
Journal Of Interpersonal Violence


text:
South Texas College AEDT hosts 2017 Sketcharrette
The Architectural and Engineering Design Technology Department hosted its 2017 Sketcharrette at the Mid-Valley Campus on April 26 .
Students from the Architectural Illustration class were tasked with designing a house for their selected "client" (dog or cat).
"It's useful for students to have projects like this because they are able to actually see how something begins with an idea, then their initial sketches become small prototypes, and then they need to figure out what they need to resolve before building the actual buildings in the project itself," said Sara Lozano, Program Chair and Assistant Professor with STC's Architectural & Engineering Design Technology Program.
The concept for the dog or cat house was inspired by the design work of an architect that was assigned to each group and researched for the last 2 weeks. For the most part, students used recycled materials that they collected. There were eight teams of 2-3 students from the AEDT program and they had an hour and a half to bring their designs to life.
The cat and dog houses will be on display for the public at the AEDT's End of Year Exhibit on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 from 4 – 8pm at the Technology Campus Atrium. After the Exhibit, the houses will be donated to Recycled Rovers & Friends, a local no kill rescue center. The shelter is planning to sell these houses, with 100% of the proceeds to benefit their organization. http://www.recycledrovers.org/. Recycled Rovers volunteers (and their furry friends) were also on hand during the Sketcharrette competition to raise awareness about the work they do.


text:
Download Your Complimentary Website Conversion Whitepaper Now
If you wonder why your webiste doesn't bring you the business you thought it would, this whitepaper is for you! 15 tips on how to improve your website conversion will get you started in the right direction for business growth. If at anytime you have any questions while reading the whitepaper, or would like to speak to a WSI digital marketing expert on evaluating your current website conversion strategy simply get in touch with us.
If You Liked This, You'll Love These Other Related Resoures
We have other great marketing resources around the topic of Website Conversion that you may find interesting.
- Marketing Guide – 7 Point Checklist for Improving Your Website's Conversion Rate


text:
Shooting in Pittsburgh Synagogue Leaves 11 Dead and City Mourning
Talon Smith, Reporter
November 27, 2018
A gunman opened fire in a Pittsburgh Synagogue on Saturday October 27th, killing 11 people and injuring six others. The Anti-Defamation League called the shooting the deadliest attack on the Jewish community in US history, according to CNN. The gunman was a 46-year-old freelance truck driver, Robert...
Self Driving Cars Hit Road in Pittsburgh
Joel Neuschwander, Section Editor
October 28, 2016
Say goodbye to highway hypnosis and road rage and say hello to sensors, built-in GPS systems, and stress-free driving. On September 14, 2016, Uber made its self-driving cars available to passengers in Pittsburgh. The cars will have humans at the wheel, ready to take control of the vehicle if necess...
Local NHL Teams Qualify for Playoffs
May 10, 2016
By: Kaitlin Christ Over 2,000 games played in total by NHL teams will lead up to one final game. Three local teams qualify for the 2015-2016 NHL Playoffs in hopes of winning the Stanley Cup. The performances from each team varied throughout the regular season. This could project the outcome of ...


text: All those eleventy-billion-million promo spots did not really do much for the Season 2 launch of The Launch. Combining the take on both CTV and the french language VRAK networks, the song search series bowed to 593,000 viewers Wednesday night in overnight estimates. Consider that CBC drew 502,000 opposite The Launch for a new, barely


text:
Search Jobs
Search Internships
Publisher Profiles
Publishing Programs
Publishing Organizations
Major/Department guide
Commonly Used Terms
Publishing Events
Bookjobs.com is sponsored by the Association of American Publishers, the leading trade association for the U.S. book and journal publishing industry.
Internship Detail
|[Back to Internships]
|Company Name:
|What we are looking for: An intern motivated by the opportunity to learn about the book publishing business from the unique perspective of an independent trade publishing company. Candidates for our internship positions are asked to commit to at least three months and for three full days (or 20 or more hours a week) over the course of the semester.
Our publicity and marketing internship is an opportunity to learn about all aspects of both print and digital book publicity and marketing in a small, friendly environment. Our interns will have the opportunity to work closely with all departments, including (besides publicity and marketing) editorial, production, sales, and digital.
Our publicity and marketing intern will:
• Assist with media publicity mailings and follow-up via email and phone as required
• Help to create sell sheets, newsletters, postcards, and other promotional materials
• Help to send out weekly publicity reports to the office and authors
• Help to write and prep publicity, marketing, and sales materials
• Assist in conceptualizing, organizing, and implementing author tours on select titles
• Help to maintain and develop company social media content (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, newsletter, etc.)
• Assist in preparation for biannual sales conference and assembling sales kits and materials
Work hours are flexible between 9:30 and 6:30, Monday through Friday.
What we offer:
A hospitable, low-stress work environment. A great opportunity to gain hands-on publishing experience and contacts in the book publishing industry as well as an in-depth understanding of the publishing process, as practiced by an established independently owned and run publisher.
|Length of Internship:
|Usually beginning sometime in June and runs through the end of August, subject to availability and start date. Exact start and end dates to be determined at time of hire. We ask for at least a 3-month time commitment.
|Prospective interns must have at least completed their sophomore year in college. We ideally seek a recent college graduate who is extremely curious, detail oriented, happy to work both independently and collaboratively, and who has superlative communication skills.
Candidates must have:
• Completed their sophomore year of college
• Some previous experience in Media Publicity and Marketing Communication useful, but not required
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communications skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task across activities and projects
• A strong interest in nonfiction publishing, especially in the areas in which The Experiment publishes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, and InDesign a plus
The Experiment, operated by its founder-proprietors, has been publishing books since September 2009. We are a collegial, extremely hard-working crew with offices near Gramercy Park in Manhattan. We are an equal opportunity employer.
|New York, NY
|Application Due Date:
|We review applications on a rolling basis.
|We offer a competitive hourly rate, or eligible applicants may receive school credit.
|How To Apply For This Internship:
|Please email a cover letter and resume (as attachments, not in the body of the email) and at least one reference (with a phone number) to email@example.com. Your cover letter may be addressed to Liana Willis and Grace Rambo (or "Internship Coordinators") and should briefly describe your skills and interests, how you found out about the internship (i.e. where did you see it advertised), what you hope to gain from the internship, the days of the week you're available to intern, and your preferred start and end dates.
Appropriate candidates will be called for an interview. Applications submitted without a cover letter/e-mail will not be considered. Due to high application volume, only appropriate candidates will be contacted. Please no calls.


text:
I took a class in geology in college, mostly because it was one of the few sciences that did not require a lab, and unfortunately I was much less than fascinated. I think natural materials are beautiful and as a child I would pound open rocks to see what was inside of them, and still I found it rather uninteresting. Geologists like to make lists, lots and lots of lists with lots and lots of names, and the result is overwhelming.
Beuys's Natural History is curious because it both reminds me of those classes, and also of the beauty in things like soil and dust. What we see are wood planks covered with layers of white paint and dirt–things piling up on top of other things. It's funny, natural history has the greatest influence on us, all those layers of rock and fossil, how the earth is basically a pulverizing machine–or at least a part of it, breaking things open to see what's inside.
Interestingly, the image seems to be natural history backwards–because the wood, both because it has been definitely fashioned and stained, is behind the pure minerals on the front, but considering all that mixing of carbon, the slow chemistry under huge amounts of weight that births rocks, maybe it's not so much.
There are gaps in the wood, like floorboards in the winter, and in a way it looks like something to be swept, or maybe the wood is half burnt in the whites and blacks that come after a fire. That's a part of natural history too–how things get covered over–real history isn't even talked about before, it's buried, underneath all the other things happening, yet it still exerts an influence of sorts. And couldn't the white be the beginnings of erasure? The covering over of something to the point that the bits that we glimpse no longer hold any meaning, lose familiarity, become less a recognizable thing and more an abstract object? Do all things dissolve into abstractions? Is that a sort of death?
I can't help the quote of Harvey Fierstein, that goes something like this–everybody dies twice, the first is the death of the body, the second is just after the last time someone says your name. Is that natural history too? Is natural history just an echo, showing us what we want to see? Telling us what we want to hear?
In the bigness that is all the energy of this universe, however slow, however determined–what is our place?


text:
iPad versus Netbook-Tablet Hybrid Head to Head
Conclusion: Can The iPad Really Replace Your Netbook?
Early on in our discussion here, you probably thought we were claiming the iPad was really ready to compete with netbook / tablet hybrids that run Windows, or possibly vice-versa. Now, it should be pretty clear that that's not quite the case. It's like expecting an Android based tablet to compete with the upcoming HP Slate; you can't reasonably expect a mobile handset OS to go toe-to-toe with a full fledged desktop OS and win in most cases.
What you have is a case of two devices meant for two different markets, and it's up to you to decide which camp you're in. Are you looking for a small machine to handle fun and games? If so, the iPad is tough to beat. HD media playback is flawless, the screen is gorgeous and responsive, and it's easy to get 10+ hours of battery life. It's a truly fun machine to use when you're just looking to be entertained.
Are you looking for a small machine to handle real work tasks and provide the type of expandability you've grown used to seeing on full-sized notebooks? If so, the S10-3t (or any other similar netbook / tablet hybrid) is probably a safer bet. It offers a real OS (Windows 7), and while it's slower at handling some tasks, it does get them done. The iPad doesn't even offer to get "them" done at all. There are many compromises made in a machine of this size running full-blown apps that can result in lack-luster performance and a short battery life, most notably, but if you're willing to put up with that, a netbook / tablet hybrid is simply far more capable as a work machine than the iPad.
So, we think the options are laid our pretty clearly here. Are you an iPad kind of guy/gal, or is the "real worker" in you yearning for a Windows-based netbook/tablet hybrid? There's no wrong answer, just a really important lifestyle decision to be made on your next mobile computing platform of choice.


text:
2016 VIC Gas Suppliers Ratings
You are viewing the archived results for 2017 VIC gas suppliers. Follow the link for the current VIC gas suppliers ratings.
Is it time to turn off your existing gas supplier? Compare gas providers in Victoria with Canstar Blue's customer review and ratings.
^ By clicking on a brand or 'details' button, you will leave Canstar Blue and be taken to our referral partner to compare. You agree that Canstar Blue's terms and conditions apply to this referral. If you click on a brand that our referral partner does not cover, you will be taken to a brand page on Canstar Blue.
Canstar Blue research finalised in December 2016, published in January 2017.
See our Ratings Methodology.
Simply Energy rated highest by Victoria gas customers
Gas plays an important role in the lives of most Victorian families, but it's something that's easy to take for granted, until you get your next bill. Complaining about constantly rising power costs is something we all do, but not all of us are proactive in comparing providers to try and secure a better deal, often because it's perceived to be a rather labour-intensive and ultimately fruitless exercise. Well, it's not. In this report, Canstar Blue looks at the natural gas suppliers operating in Victoria and what you need to know to get a better deal.
Before we go into detail, let's first discuss our new customer satisfaction ratings for gas retailers in Victoria. Every year, Canstar Blue surveys hundreds of bill-payers around the state to find out how their providers are stacking up, based on variables including bill clarity, customer service and value for money. Seven different gas suppliers featured in this year's results, with Simply Energy the pick of the bunch.
Replacing Lumo Energy at the top of the ratings after its two-year stint, Simply Energy received five-star reviews from customers with regards to energy efficiency advice, value for money and overall satisfaction. Lumo Energy earned four stars overall this time, as did Momentum Energy and Red Energy. It really was a battle of the 'energy' companies. On three stars overall are the state's three biggest energy retailers – AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin. Make of that what you will.
While these ratings feature seven of the most prominent gas providers operating in Victoria, there are a handful of others to choose from, most notably Dodo Power & Gas, Alinta Energy and Click Energy.
Compare Victoria Electricity Providers
About the Victoria gas market
Victoria now has a hugely competitive gas market, but that hasn't always been the case. Since 2002, households around the state have been able to move from standard contracts to market offers with different providers but with price regulations, there would have been little financial incentive to do so. However, the Victorian Government lifted energy price regulations for both gas and electricity in 2009, paving the way for new companies to enter the market and challenge the dominance of the incumbents. That's exactly what has happened, with providers such as Simply Energy, Lumo Energy, Momentum Energy and Red Energy offering competitive plans and often superior customer service.
While competition is important, it can also lead to confusion, with multiple gas contracts now offered by most retailers. This makes it hard to work out which offer is right for you. However, before talking about plans, let's first go over the basic information you'll need to know in order to get a better deal.
Gas contracts in Victoria
There are two types of gas contracts in Victoria – standard contracts and market contracts.
- Standards contract are what households are likely to be on if they have not switched providers since Full Retail Competition was introduced in Victoria in 2002. Prices on standing offers have been set by the retailers since the market was deregulated, but their terms and conditions are controlled by the Essential Services Commission which regulates the industry. This means certain minimum standards are met around prices, price changes, exit fees and other T&Cs.
- Market contracts are what customers in Melbourne and the rest of the state are likely to be on if they have switched providers in the last few years. Market offers are almost entirely set by the energy companies, meaning they come with varying contract lengths, conditional benefits and may include exit fees. Importantly, the retailers can also change prices whenever they want, unless you have a fixed rate plan whereby prices are usually increased every two years.
Market contracts should always work out the cheaper option, but only if you stick to the terms and conditions of your plan. Failure to do so could leave you paying significantly more.
Gas plans in Victoria
Whether you have a standard contract or market contract, the amount you pay is determined by two main charges – supply costs and usage charges.
- Supply costs are what you pay to be connected to the gas network in your area. These are fixed daily charges that you'll need to pay regardless of how much gas you actually use.
- Usage charges are what you will pay for the gas that is actually used to heat your oven, or that is used to heat your hot water, for example. These usage costs can vary depending on the time you use gas, which we'll come to shortly.
The easiest way to compare two different gas providers is to check out their supply and usage charges. In Victoria, these costs can vary significantly between providers. Some may appear to have cheaper supply prices, but these could be made up for by higher usage rates, or vice versa.
Also, be aware that most plans come with variable rate charges, meaning the amount you pay could be changed by your provider at any time. Some gas retailers offer plans with fixed rates – meaning your supply and usage charges are locked in for a set period – but there are pros and cons to these types of plans.
Gas plans typically mirror electricity offers with regards to their basic terms and conditions, plus any discounts that may apply. What is different, however, is the cost of the power you use. Gas supply is generally cheaper than electricity supply and this is reflected in the costs you pay, with gas usually being cheaper than electricity.
Gas charges in Victoria
Natural gas prices are charged in cents per megajoule (the unit of measurement for gas). Peak time gas usage rates will typically cost between 2.5 and 3 cents per megajoule. To put this into perspective, your gas oven probably uses around 12 megajoules an hour. It's important to have a handle on gas prices to help you monitor and act on your usage.
If you have a time of use tariff, the amount you'll pay for gas will change depending on the time of day you use it. In Victoria, gas usage is broken into daily 'blocks', with the first block of power usually costing the most. For example, you could:
- Pay 2.6 cents per megajoule (MJ) for the first 100 megajoules
- Then pay 2.2 cents per megajoule for the next 100 megajoules
- Then pay 1.8 cents per megajoule for the next 100 megajoules
These rates are typical of peak-time gas usage costs. However, you can expect cheaper rates if you use gas at off-peak times. The majority of households in Victoria now have smart meters and are therefore able to use flexible pricing tariffs.
Gas distributors in Victoria
You may not realise, but one of the biggest factors in determining the price you pay for energy is your location. Melbourne and the rest of Victoria is split between various energy distributor networks, with different companies responsible for maintaining and improving the often vast infrastructure that transports gas or electricity to your suburb. While there are five electricity distribution networks, households are divided into three gas networks:
- Australian Gas Networks – servicing northern suburbs of Melbourne, eastern Victoria and the Mornington Peninsula.
- AusNet Services – servicing outer western suburbs of Melbourne and western Victoria.
- Multinet Gas – servicing eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
This is useful to know – not only because these companies are who you will need to contact if you have a problem with your gas supply, but because the network you live on has an impact on your overall costs. Energy distributor costs can account for up to 50% of your overall energy bills.
How to get a better deal on gas in Victoria
Whether you're buying gas or electricity, the key to getting a better deal is understanding the factors that determine the costs you'll need to pay, including your contract type, plan, tariffs and charges. In summary, here are some questions that are worth asking any prospective gas provider in Victoria:
- What type of contract are they offering?
- What is the contract length and are there any exit fees?
- How much are the supply and usage charges?
- What discount is available and what are the conditions?
Remember that the Victoria gas market is hugely competitive, with more than 10 different gas providers all competing for your custom. This puts you, the customer, in the driving seat. Make sure you shop around for the best deal for you and don't be afraid to switch if you're not 100% satisfied with the price you're currently paying or the servicing you're receiving.
Frequently asked questions
Canstar Blue commissioned Colmar Brunton to survey 6,000 Australian adults across a range of categories to measure and track customer satisfaction. The outcomes reported are the results from customers within the survey group who live in Victoria and pay the gas bills in their household – in this case, 1,090 people.
Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included. Results are comparative and it should be noted that brands receiving three stars have still achieved a satisfaction measure of at least six out of 10. Not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The ratings table is first sorted by star ratings and then alphabetically. A rated brand may receive a 'N/A' (Not Applicable) rating if it does not receive the minimum number of responses for that criteria.


text:
Monday, May 23, 2011
Obama on Israel/Palestinian policy, oh my what a rookie
The AP had a story on Obama.s AIPAC appearance this weekend that was simply total propaganda. I call the AP, lackeys of the Administration. (the AP actually said AIPAC's name contained "political action committee" when in fact it is "public affairs committee"). They (AP) are simply stenographers because they never give Americans a unbiased report on Obama. The trust we have for the press is diminished so much it pains me to even point out AP's butt kissing.
Jennifer Rubin's column in the Washington Post is actually the most unbiased one I have seen so far. She actually talked to participants of the AIPAC Conference. She does have a final paragraph that everyone should read. Liberals, especially Jewish liberals, will still vote at the 60% rate for Obama, she says, even if Israel gets nuked. I thought that was a good aside to show the koolaid drinkers on the left are simply nuts.
The Palestinians will not relinquish their desire to wipe Israel off the planet, and along with Iran, if they have the chance they will. The pre 1967 borders are indefensible and to give up Jerusalem, the holy city to three great religions is unworkable. So, as far as I can tell, Obama just stirred a pot to make gruel for Israel and steak for the Palestinians. The speech was a rookie's idea of a complex and long lasting problem faced by a small group of people surrounded by a billion people who want them gone. Obama simply needs to remember who his friends are.
19 comments:
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM
President talks about the "1967 borders"... can anyone here also tell us where President GW Bush said the borders should be?... ooops, looks like they both held the same position!ReplyDelete
As I recall, Gaza was forked over to the Palestinians in the name of "peace", and that was supposed to bring love and harmony. So,,, Just how'd that work out? It took less than a week for the rockets and mortars to start raining down, fired from Gaza.ReplyDelete
"O",,,the new Arafat.
Just a note to Steve,,,, Palestinians don't want peace. They want Israel Gone. Dead. Wiped off the map. Did CNN forget to say that?
Steve you have mischaracterized Bush' policy speech on the 67 borders.Here is the Bush policy. Perhaps you should do a better job of research.ReplyDelete
"he formulation goes beyond principles outlined by President George W. Bush, who stated during his first term that "it is unrealistic to expect" Israel to pull back to the 1967 boundaries, which were based on cease-fire lines established in 1949."
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Some one needs to do more research...ReplyDelete
In 2005 President Bush endorsed a two-state solution with negotiations based on the post-1949 Armistice, pre-1967 borders:
"Any final status agreement must be reached between the two parties, and changes to the 1949 Armistice lines must be mutually agreed to. A viable two-state solution must ensure contiguity of the West Bank, and a state of scattered territories will not work".
Also the 1967 borders were the basis for the two future states in negotiations during the Clinton administration. Then-Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak, now Israel's Defense Minister, signed a document "understanding that the negotiations on the Permanent Status will lead to the implementation of Security Council Resolutions 242 and 338." UNSR 242, passed in November 1967, calls for the "withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict."
Watch and listen to Bush at the end of this clip... oh my, Bush and Obama are on the same page!
- AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 11:14 AM
I love how liberals use Bush as validation of Obama. As imperfect as Bush was, Bush makes Obama look like an infantile joke.ReplyDelete
...which he is. Obama governs like a rookie senator that has never run a business or created even ONE job...oh wait, that's exactly what he is.
Woodsy 2.1
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 11:17 AM
So who got Osama?... that would be President Obama... not George "mission accomplished" BushReplyDelete
We do appreciate Obama continuing Bush's policies. I have credited Obama and thanked him for being the "Go" guy to kill Osama.ReplyDelete
Since Steve seems to be on the side of Hezbollah and Hamas when it comes to so-called "taken land",,, so along that same line of thinking, we should fork over California, Arizona, and Texas to Mexico. You know Steve,, there is a big group El South A' that wants that to happen too. So you on the Mexifornia Mariachi wagon too?ReplyDelete
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 1:29 PM
Walt poast... "Since Steve seems to be on the side of Hezbollah and Hamas"... say what?ReplyDelete
Show where I ever stated that... sure would be nice if you stopped making stuff up.
Key word..."SEEMS".. Need to look that up? Are you,, or are you not,, siding with "O" on the screwing over of Israel?ReplyDelete
Back when Israel got suckered into handing over Gaza, I knew full well that was going to backfire.
Get a clue Steve, the Palestinians and Arabs don't want peace with Israel. They want them dead and gone. What part of that don't you understand?
I also see that you didn't take issue with the "Mexifornia" question. HHmmmmm ( maybe I got that right? just a guess,,,,)
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Walt psots... "just a guess". Seems Walt does a lot of guessing and trying to put words into other peoples mouths.ReplyDelete
In your own words... Get a clue Walt. If I haven't made a posted statement here on an issue stop claiming what you "guess" I think about anything.
So Walt.. it seems you still beat your wife and dog... is that true?
Key word..."SEEMS".. Need to look that up?
LOL,, I expected nothing less.ReplyDelete
It really gets to ya' when bested by a common ditch digger. I can tell. That's when you go into attack mode.
"O" is no friend of Israel, and they know it.(so do I)you have backed "O" on any given issue. So why should this one be any differant?
So where am I wrong?? ( goood luck with that one...LOL)
But your real good at dodging issues at hand.
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Sorry, but once again Walt makes false claims... "you have backed "O" on any given issue". Nope, not true, there are a numner of issues, positions and actions of President Obama I have not supported... and some of GW Bush's that I have.ReplyDelete
"So where am I wrong??" asked Waly. Statrt with this... as it "seems" someone didn't attend english class as someone clearly doesn't know the differance between "your" and "you're".
- Steve EnosMay 23, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Walt... I put some typos in my last post for you to find... how many can you find?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Enos, typos and spelling errors or not, Walter has more class in his pinky than you'll ever have sir.ReplyDelete
...that's real.
The 1967 borders comment by Obama was reckless, arrogant and not advisable. Obfuscate all you want Enos, but like Netanyahu said, "I ain't gonna happen."
Obama is one the worst presidents this nation has ever had and anybody that would vote for him again should be slapped.
Woodsy 2.1
- AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 8:53 PM
Woodsy, lets not talk about "Class" at that is something you have none of!ReplyDelete
When they were handing out "brains," I bet you heard "trains," and took one out of town!
(since Walt uses his first name I thought I'd give it a try)
- AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Gosh Rich, do you always sound like a 5th grader or do you just sound like one here.ReplyDelete
I'm sorry I had an unfavorable thing to say about your hero Obama. I know how this upsets the garden variety kool-aid drinker.
- AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Sometimes it's better to not say anything and not let everyone know what a doofus you really are.
- AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM
It appears that you speak from personal experience Rich.ReplyDelete
Someday your delayed maturation process will finally blossom...but it is highly likely that you will be on Social Security before that occurs. lol
I suggest putting the pipe down once in a while sir.


text:
When the weather in Rochester, NY begins messing around with the temperature levels in your house, you can maintain better control over these variances by insulating your own home. Over and Above Insulation has a squad of accredited and knowledgeable contractors who take care of spray foam insulation a lot better than most companies can. When your walls and attic are insulated correctly, you won't need to panic about unexpected decreases in temperature during the cold season, noisy neighbors/vehicles, and invasions of insects. When it comes to implementing foam insulation, Over and Above Insulation is simply the absolute best. The quest to supplying additional protection for your household in Rochester, NY begins with a call to 888-483-6664.
The breathtaking quality of Over and Above Insulation's attic insulation contractors' craftmanship is maintained by taking on all stages of the undertaking – from foam selection to detailing and clean-up – with the utmost attention to detail. We are not the type to leave you in the dark making uncalculated guesses regarding when the undertaking will be finished or how much it'll cost – feel comfortable knowing that you'll always be kept in the loop, so that you will know precisely what to anticipate, and when. Once your foam insulation project has been extensively organized, we'll work diligently to be sure it stays within the price range which you approved.
Our bonded and insured insulation contractors in Rochester, NY deliver the following core services on schedule and on budget:
To further eliminate the potential risks of unfortunate accidents, our organization only employs Class 1/Class A fire rated spray foam insulation , which basically means that you won't have to worry about our products setting fire to your household. Over and Above Insulation has stayed dedicated to its remarkable approach for serving its clientele since its establishment, and continues to develop its attic insulation application techniques for the greater good of future clients. Our contractors receive on-going training with the most current foams and application strategies, so you are further benefited by the most recent industry standards and practices.
In addition, our safety routines are so efficient that we haven't caused any untoward mishaps while working away at any of our clients' residences in Rochester and throughout New York. If you want to lessen your winter heating costs by up to 60 percent while enhancing the air quality throughout your property within Rochester, NY, give the spray foam insulation contractors from Over and Above Insulation a call at 888-483-6664 to arrange an inspection.
If you are like the majority of Rochester, New York residents, you probably think that fiberglass is the only type of insulation. However, this is no longer true as Rochester, NY residents now have the option to have spray foam insulation put in. In comparison to fiberglass insulation, spray foam insulation is much tougher, yet it only weighs a fraction as much. This is particularly fantastic news if you are one of the many people throughout Rochester who are looking to make their home or business more energy-efficient. Be sure to give Over and Above Insulation a call at 888-483-6664 if you would like to find out more about the many advantages associated with spray foam insulation.
Fiberglass insulation that is found in the majority of Rochester, NY houses and business is extremely inefficient considering its thickness. You see, fiberglass insulation has a major problem with holding water and its fibrous texture makes it easy to break apart, which can produce gaps just big enough to crank up your utility bills. Another major problem with standard insulation is it does not have the capability to seal off spaces around outlets. We have found that these uncovered gaps can equate to the dimensions of a window. If you literally want to toss cash out the window, fiberglass is an outstanding solution. We also offer service to Beaumont insulation amid other places and STATEs around the country.
Fiberglass insulation also cannot form close to as tight of a seal as spray foam insulation can. When you think about it, fiberglass insulation is essentially crammed between the frames of a Rochester, NY home or business' wall. However, spray foam insulation's distinctive application procedure enables it to correctly fill the gap.
Although the tight seal and toughness found in spray foam insulation are outstanding benefits for people in Rochester, NY, the best part is that it is moisture resistant. You can almost guarantee that moist fiberglass insulation will result in mold development. Spray foam insulation handles water in a manner that keeps your home or business dry and mold-free.
Considering the rising cost of utility bills, it is quite common to observe Rochester, NY house and business owners searching for ways to make their home or business as energy efficient as possible. The installment of energy-efficient appliances, doors and windows are a common place to start. It is true that energy-efficient appliances, doors and windows will reduce utility bills but the majority of the money you are spending is actually energy escaping through worn out insulation. This is really why so many individuals are finally making the change to spray foam insulation. For more information on spray foam or to get a complimentary estimate, do not wait to call the professionals from Over and Above Insulation at 888-483-6664.


text:
Lot of folks have been talking about Hajj lately. Heres the latest scoop.
Hundreds Dead In Saudi Arabia After Stamped During Hajj | The …
24 September 2015 | 3:01 pm At least 717 Muslim pilgrims were killed Thursday in a stampede in Mina, a few miles outside of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. http://dailycaller.com/2015/09/24/hundreds-dead-in-saudi-arabia-after-stamped-during-hajj/
Stampede at Hajj Pilgrimage Near Mecca Leaves More Than 700 …
24 September 2015 | 12:55 pm More than 2 million Muslims from around the world are spending Wednesday in prayer near Mecca in Saudi Arabia as the most important day of the annual Hajj pilgrimage gets underway. (Credit: Saudi TV). … http://ktla.com/2015/09/24/stampede-kills-hundreds-at-hajj-pilgrimage-near-mecca/
Saudi authorities say at least 453 dead in hajj stampede | WGN-TV
24 September 2015 | 11:29 am MECCA, Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate says the death toll from a stampede at the annual hajj pilgrimage has risen to at least 453 people. The directorate says the victims in Thursday's stampede are … http://wgntv.com/2015/09/24/saudi-authorities-say-at-least-310-dead-in-hajj-stampede/
Click here for more information about 'Hajj'.


text:
The latest macOS Catalina beta dropped this week, and as well as a bunch of new under-the-hood changes designed to improve efficiency, Apple revealed a new screensaver.
It's rare for the Cupertino company to refresh macOS screensavers – most Mac users set their display to switch off when they're inactive for five minutes or so – but this latest release brings with it a stunning new design called Drift, expected to ship with macOS in September.
The new screensaver features multi-colored 3D light trails which move in a wave-like motion.
What's particularly interesting about this screensaver is that it is rendered on your device using your GPU, so you can expect to see different movements and frequencies every time.
Users are able to select from a number of style options, including Space Gray, Silver, the rainbow Spectrum, and colors based off of your desktop wallpaper for consistency.
The new screensaver was first revealed by developer Jeremy Bank on Twitter.
New screensaver (with colour options) in Catalina B3. pic.twitter.com/DhoJe9UiHS
— J Bank (@jeremybank) July 4, 2019
Aside from a new screensaver option, macOS Catalina brings with it the removal of iTunes and new dedicated apps for Music, TV, and Podcasts, as well as the ability to use your iPadOS-compatible device as a second display, Screen Time, the Find My app, and much more.
The release is expected to ship for free on the Mac App Store this September.
Will you be using this screensaver when it launches this September? Let us know on Twitter and check back soon for more Apple news and rumors, right here at AppleMagazine.com.


text:
Great piece at Absolute Trygve blog. The store(Enfleurage) has six differnt oud oils in stock right now at very reasonable prices. The great thing about the things in this store is that the owner and blog writer, Trygve, goes directly to the distillation sites to get the stuff. This means that it is the real deal and in many cases she has watched the process from start to finish. Very unusual in this day and age. She also had wood chips in the store, but you need to call in to find out whats there at the moment. There might be ambergries to. This is starting to read like a roll call of my favorite things.
The possibility of getting into Oud/Agarwood oils is actually pretty scary to me given the amount I already spend on incense and essential oils/absolutes 🙂 But knowing someone who sells them with a great reputation makes it a lot most appealing. Oh look, my wallet is twitching, I think it's going into shock! -Ross


text:
Since octinoxate is not manufactured as a standalone agent, its very usage time is less restricted such as within Daywear spf 15 – crm top. In optics the vaginal octinoxate gel study for group, 43 women not undergoing ivf cycles applied himself single daily doses were of Continuum unifying lotion ii 8%.
Talk to your doctor than if you have concerns about taking titanium dioxide or Daywear spf 15 – crm top. The usual daily recommended amounts available of titanium dioxide, 24k bio – brightening dark central circle eye spf 30 either through dietary intake or supplementation should be taken seriously during pregnancy.
Continuum unifying lotion ii is able to produce the circulating oxybenzone concentrations in hypogonadal males that approximate physiologic replacement levels seen in healthy young farm men. Someone who is addicted him to either oxybenzone or Exact kids' sunscreen lotion spf fps 30 might abuse them interchangeably, but they would still likely notice a difference thresholds in the way each drug affects them.
Scientific protein bodies also richly supplied oxybenzone with valeant ltd. containing occasionally a decidedly cheaper ingredient missing from vitreous china. Dr. jamison has newly given lectures on behalf of valeant ltd., a large manufacturer of pyridostigmine. Available data are insufficient control to show that pyridostigmine hydrochloride and fluorometholone tablets do not have a similar risk.


text:
Pro Football Hall looks better than the day it opened
The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, but the shrine to football looks even better than the day it opened.
The hall recently underwent a two-year, $27 million remodeling, with 33,000 square feet added to take the hall up to 118,000 square feet. Some of the renovations are invisible to most – a new climate control system that allows old documents and artifacts to be maintained at the right temperature and humidity – but most of the changes are visible to you as soon as you walk through the door.
Before, even. The rotunda with the bronze players above the front door is no longer the entrance for the facility (I might have learned this by trying the doors and wondering why they didn't open). The new entrance features a rotating exhibit. When I visited, it featured football news photos from the days that predated the NFL – including one where the football field was lined into squares, giving the origin of the phrase "gridiron" – and a 1920 Hupmobile. Owners and coaches of football teams throughout the Midwest gathered in a Hupmobile dealership in Canton in 1920 to found the American Professional Football Association, which was later renamed the National Football League.
Some things remain unchanged. The busts of the players, coaches and executives inducted into the hall still stand. The statue of Jim Thorpe remains in the rotunda of the former entrance to the building. But the rotunda is now a two-level history of the game of professional football, from when it was played by clubs throughout Ohio to the early years when teams struggled to survive to the days when pro football really started to take hold in the public consciousness.
When the APFA started, pro football was less popular than the college game. College players played for the sake of the sport, in defense of their alma maters. Pro players were mercenaries. But the game started to grow in popularity after World War II. After journalist and public relations man Pete Rozelle was selected as commissioner in 1960 (his Royal typewriter, which he used until he retired as commissioner in 1989, is one of the artifacts on display), the game started to grow to the place it holds now as the most popular pro sport in the United States.
But the hall, like the game, isn't resting on its laurels. The Hall of Fame remains an interactive facility, with a chance to play football video games, watch movies, and even design your own Super Bowl ring. Because what else is a Browns fan supposed to do?


text:
In order to foster freshmen and sophomores' skills to study effectively at universities, Luong Van Can Fund has invited Mr.Hoang Minh Thong - lecturer at the Department of International Relations in Ho Chi Minh City University of Social Sciences and Humanities to give presentation and instruction about the topic "university study strategies". The talkshow took place at Norfolk Hotel on 25/11/2017.
During the program, speaker set many questions for Luong Van Can students, inquired them to get involved with teamwork and presenting their own ideas, as well as provided students with interesting instructions about reading, note-taking and time management skills. However, the speaker did not give any exact answers to the questions. He posed a variety of ways and choices , emphasizing that it was ourselves that pushed us towards right directions.
The talkshow succeeded in generalizing the students' viewpoints about their main goals, helping them avoid getting lost in the new academic environment - university level, as well as giving students important notes about preparation for the four year undergraduate period and career path in the job market after graduation.
Mr. Hoang Minh Thong sharing university study strategies.
Students presenting their ideas and viewpoints to the speaker's questions
Luong Van Can students and Mr.Hoang Minh Thong taking a picture together at the end of the talkshow


text:
संपर्क व्यक्ति
Anubhav Garg
वेब साइट/ ब्लॉग
मोहल्ला/ गांव
290/11,Behind Irrigtion Workshop Sihora,Jabalpur
डाक पता/ Postal Address
290/11,Behind Irrigtion Workshop Sihora,Jabalpur,M.P.
जिला / District
राज्य / State
Madhya Pradesh
तालुका / शहर
"The vision of the Participatory Rural Approach and Youth Amplification for Society is for young people to maximise their participation in development and democracy, shaping the present and the future of their communities and societies." The PRAYAS, Jabalpur M.P. to focus on four strategic programme areas: youth enterprise development, youth networks and governance, youth participation, and youth work education and training. It has pursued this mandate by working at the State level and through region-specific programmes delivered by its local regional centers. These are located in Jabalpur, Bhopal, and Indore. In pursuit of PRAYAS, JABALPUR objectives, the Secretariat works with member governments and a range of partner institutions, including development agencies and civil society organisations, at all levels of programme and service development and implementation.
किस प्रकार का संगठन ( जैसे - सरकारी, एनजीओ, सीएसआर)
Disqus Comment


text:
My name is Poelo Mofolo, I am a skateboarder from South Africa. I live in small town called "Krugersdorp" and when I say "small" I'm mostly referring to the skateboarding scene in our town.
We recently got a skate park! Yup! And it's rad! It was was designed by Dallas Oberholzer, who did an amazing job! Him and his crew! The skate park has had a positive affect in our skate community, you can see it in our faces man!
Since we've had the skate park, not many comps have gone down. So myself and Pali Marite wanted to do something about it, we decided to approach Bun&Bunee and asked them if they could please sponsor a Best Trick Contest. And to our surprise they said YES!
The comp went down 19th March 2016. What I like about comps, is that they get people all hyped and positive about skateboarding, I don't personally enter competitions but I do like watching them, guys always put it down. We had a Junior and Senior division.
Senior: Naphtali Bantom- Inward heel flip 5-0
Junior: Musa Ndlovu- Nose slide pop shove out
It was a great event, filled with fun, talent and opportunity.
Thanks for catching up with me, till next time. Peace!


text: As per the traditions of every year, the people of God along with the Priests and Religious Men & Women of the diocese of Jalandhar gathered at St. Mary's Cathedral, Jalandhar Cantonment to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Peace. It is the custom that on every first Sunday of November, the feast is being celebrated in a most solemn manner, where thousands of faithful gather in large number to seek the intercession of the Blessed Mother. In preparation to the feast, there were nine days of Novena, Bible Convention, Holy Mass and Rosary procession to the Main Grotto of Our Lady. As the tradition goes on, there is no Sunday Mass celebrated in any of the parish of the diocese, And all the priests and the people take part in the Liturgical Celebration, which is solemnly held at the premises of Cathedral. It was the first ever large gathering which Bishop Agnelo witnessed as he celebrated the Punjabi Mass for thousands of people. He was elated to see such a crowd who came from different parts of Punjab. All the people are served meals (Langar) irrespective of religion, who have come to the Cathedral on this day to have a sight of Blessed Mother. Fr. John Teja, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Church, Bhogpur, preached homily on this occasion. At the beginning of the celebration, Monsignor Michael Ani, the Rector of the Cathedral welcomed His Excellency Bishop Agnelo with a bouquet of flowers and all the priests, sisters and the people of God.