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Everyone knows that Sonny would never go on a cruise. What this episode presupposes, is that he would.
Happy Thanksgiving, dear viewers readers. Let me tell you about some things I'm grateful for. I'll start with the Weekly Substandard podcast which has allowed me to avoid the depressing front page news 2017 has offered us. Yes, it seems like literally everyone in Hollywood and politics is a sexual predator. Kyrie Eleison. Which reminds me of something else I'm thankful for. I'm thankful for the living God who sent his son Jesus to save us from our sins. Not just on on judgment day, but today. He's our only hope. And I'm also grateful for my family which is a gift from God. They are far more wonderful than I deserve. And I'll celebrate my gratitude for receiving all these wonders which I don't deserve by gorging myself with turkey and mashed potatoes and watching football on Thursday.
Enjoy this week's episode.
This week's episode opens in the middle of last week's podcast. They are discussing the recent "Kenneth Branagh Joint," Murder on the Orient Express. It's a movie based on the 1934 Agatha Christie novel of the same name in which the inimitable Hercule Poirot solves a mystery on a train by making the conclusion that EVERYONE ON THE TRAIN IS THE MURDERER. Yes, this lazy detective "solves" his crimes by accusing everyone visible at the end of the episode of being in on it. Except him. He's like the opposite Oprah. Instead of saying, "You get a car! You get a car!" and giving away a car to everyone in the audience, Poirot accuses everyone of murder. It doesn't get much lazier than this. Yeah, there's no "Just one more thing." It's, "I can't solve this case so I'll accuse everyone involved of being a cold-blooded murderer. And then these dang Millennials just want to live in their parents' basement and eat avocado toast.* Sorry, I lost my train of thought.
*This week's intro brought to you by Andy Rooney.
You know, we've gotten off topic here. Let's jump right in.
Sonny: Why would anyone want to ride the Orient express? It's more than twice the price of a flight and takes ten times as long.
JVL: It's like a cruise on rails and it's awesome.
Sonny: That sounds terrible. There's literally nothing I, actually, I have just found something that would be worse than going on a cruise.
JVL: I would pay money to shadow you around a cruise ship.
Sonny: Oh, it's the worst. Oh, I would never go on a cruise ship. Never. You couldn't get me on a cruise ship.
Vic: He'd just hang out at the bar.
JVL: But people would come up and talk to him.
Sonny: You know how you can get me on a cruise ship? If the Weekly Standard would pay me money to do a live Weekly Substandard show. But it would have to be a lot of money. Because I couldn't imagine actually being on a ship for an extended period of time. We have airplanes for a reason. We should sink all the ships to the bottom of ocean. No, you won't see me on a cruise ship any time soon.
Cut to the theme song (which is still TBD) and the title card for the episode which says: "The Gang Goes on a Cruise"
Vic is all in on the cruise, and despite the fact that it is an Alaskan cruise, he has packed a wardrobe of Hawaiian shirts and cargo shorts. No, not prAna cargo shorts. And this irks JVL. Actually, to say it irks him is a massive understatement. In fact, JVL shelled out some serious cash to buy his friend some prAna cargo shorts for this trip, and Vic told him, "The St. John's Bay shorts are just more comfortable." JVL has not hidden his ire over Vic's decision. Sonny is exquisitely layered, as always. JVL is wearing some obscure, expensive brand of clothing that requires his wife to shop exclusively at thrift stores for herself and her children. This scene opens on the dock as they are boarding the ship, not because it's realistic, but because it works well for the narrative. There would actually be a massive amount of security to pass through and ridiculously long lines, but for the sake of the narrative these three are just strolling on board.
Vic: JVL! Looking good!
JVL (snorts, still sore from Vic's obvious disdain of his gift to him) I wish I could say the same.
Vic: Sonny, I never thought I'd see you here.
Sonny: Well, Bill Kristol took me out for margaritas at Chili's and I woke up the next day with a nasty hangover and the bad news that I signed a contract to go on this (bleeping) trip.
Vic: Did I hear Jonah Goldberg is coming on this cruise?
JVL: No, he finally "came out of the closet," so to speak, and took a few new jobs. One at the Southern Poverty Law Center, and another as a contributing editor at The Nation. He's also writing for I Hate Dogs magazine.
Vic: Weird, I thought he was the genuine article this whole time.
Sonny: What have I been trying to tell you? People are garbage.
JVL: On the plus side, Ben Sasse is now a huge fan of our podcast. He's actually here on the cruise.
JVL's watch beeps
Sonny: What's that?
JVL: (screams with rage) My Apple Watch Nike+ is telling me I should get some exercise. (hold his wrist to his mouth and spits out the next sentence with venom) I've been sitting in an airplane all day! Ridiculous! And I still have to watch movies on my giant phone screen.
Sonny: They haven't done a software update to let you watch movies on your iWatch yet? Watches are stupid. I'm out of here. Later suckers. (walks away)
Vic: Where are you going?
Sonny: To the bar.
JVL: There will be people there.
Sonny: Well, then to the duty-free store and then to my room to drink.
Vic: (being the consummate professional he is) Don't forget the live taping of the Substandard at 7:00.
Sonny: I won't.
Narrator: He will
Vic: (turning to JVL) Well, I think I'm headed to the buffet. I want to see if there is a section of Chinese food.
JVL: The buffet? That trough of norovirus and sadness?
Vic: What did you plan on eating?
JVL: Oh, I took a page out of Sonny's playbook and packed MRE's and bottled water for this trip.
Vic: Well, want to head to the pool afterwards?
JVL: Again, no. Norovirus and sadness. I'm going to focus on running on the treadmill at the gym and watching movies on my phone in portrait mode. Besides that I'll talk at the three required panels, record an episode, and work my usual 19 hours a day.
Vic: We're in paradise.
They both look around at the Puget Sound mist and frown
JVL: At least I don't have to watch my children.
Vic: Oh, look, there's an ice cream cone stand! Let's get a cone. JVL, ice cream will cheer you up.
JVL: (with undisguised contempt) An ice cream cone? Vic, I'm going to my room. I'm going to need some space. Maria, you have my bags?
The camera pans out to show Vic and JVL's interns, Sandy and Maria. Remember, Sandy is Vic's intern. She is a journalism major at Georgetown, but this isn't the only reason JVL hates her. Maria is JVL's intern and also his greatest fan. Maria is weighed down with hundreds of pounds of JVL's luggage, all packed in sponsor Away Travel® luggage. Sandy has a legal pad out and a tape recorder ready in case she needs to cover any breaking news.
Maria: Yes, Mr. Last. I'm right behind you.
To be continued. Check back on Black Friday for the conclusion of this episode.


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"More Verhoeven-like than its original"
Remco Albrecht, CEO of Albrecht Construct and part-time womanizer, reluctantly celebrates his 65th birthday when his life takes a turn for the worse. His once mistress shows up uninvited at his party and turns out to be pregnant, his rebellious children try everything to humiliate him at his party and his business partners are scheming behind his back to sell the company. Yet in the end, nothing is what it seems.

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Prince Chenoa and Jacob Dekat are not only back in business now for quite a while but also killing it. It appears there are no tears after Lovecat Magazine meowed for the last time and Galore aka Kitten Galore, is purring like happy feline. There were a lot of questions before several seasons past about the dynamic duo and "if they could make it." it appears that their talent has proven success with several supermodels and top models gracing several issues of their print magazine. rumor is they are relocating to los angeles for a bit to take advantage of the untapped model and celebrity talent they are targeting. we will see what transpires. they held a party filled with local los angeles followers and a few guests from new york to celebrate their latest issue. galore magazine is known to take a spin on traditional fashion publications as they don't always go with the standard model "look" with height or weight being a focus. the latest issue focused on the beauty of all women.
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It's that time again my friends. The year is ending and a new one beginning. This year has been epic for myself and my family. Our son turned two this year and it's been great to watch him grow up. While I don't look forward to the tantrums and wild mood swings as he approaches three, we will get through it. My wife and I moved into a new home after selling our old one pretty quickly. I have been working very hard to improving the house we purchased and making into our own. It takes a lot of work, but I love DIY. My business is growing steadily and I'm excited about that. I'm slowly making a name for myself in the WordPress tech arena and that is something I want to grow more in 2015. Debt Roundup had the best year and it far surpassed my wildest dreams. I never imagined what this blog would have grown into when I started back in August of 2012. It's been amazing.
As with every year so far, I have reached out to some of the brightest personal finance bloggers to bring you their best personal finance tips for 2014. They did not disappoint, that's for sure. I didn't know what to expect, but they came through and delivered 54 tips for you. I started this in 2012 and continued it last year. I plan on doing it every year if I can help it. This is great way to highlight the other bloggers in this field and share ideas to help others get their finances in order. 2015 is a new year and you can use these tips to get you on track. It doesn't matter if you are trying to fight debt or grow wealth. Either of them are achievable and I hope these tips will help.
I'm not including my tip into the count of tips, but mine is simple and easy to digest. If you are in debt, don't wait to come up with a solution on how you will pay it off. Start now! Seriously, do whatever you can to pay down your debt, consolidate it, or whatever. Just saying you will do something is not enough anymore. Take action today and start on the path toward financial independence. This new year can be your year!
Without further ado, here are the best personal finance tips of 2014!
To make this a little easier, I divided up the tips into categories. Use the links below to go to any category you choose, or scroll down and read all of them.
|Credit Tips
|Debt Tips
|Investing Tips
|Making Money Tips
|Saving Tips
|Wealth Building Tips
|Other Financial Tips
Kurt Fischer from My Money Counselor said:
For this year's tip, I'm picking on one of my main pet peeves as a personal finance blogger: payday loans. In short, STAY AWAY FROM THEM! Borrowing money at APRs approaching 600% makes it awfully tough to get ahead! Better to eat Kraft Dinner every day for 2 weeks than to pay a $69 fee to borrow $300 for 2 weeks!
Lance Cothern from Money Manifesto said:
Use your credit score to make some money! If you can handle credit cards without overspending or going into debt, take advantage of sign up bonuses on credit cards to fund your hobbies or vacations. My wife and I personally used credit cards to take an almost free five day Carnival cruise!
Brian from Luke1428 said:
If you are having trouble spending more than you make and continually carrying debt on your credit card, consider moving to a debit card. A debit card serves as a restrictor plate on your spending. With a debit card you can only spend money that is actually in your bank account, thus never going into debt. When my wife and I made the switch our spending decreased dramatically and our savings rate skyrocketed.
Natalie Bacon from The Finance Girl said:
You have a responsibility to yourself and to your family to take control of your finances and build a strong financial foundation. This begins by getting out (and staying out) of debt, followed by building an emergency fund. If you can do these two things, you're on your way to achieving financial success.
Kassandra from More than Just Money said:
If you are paying down consumer debt, don't do it to the complete exclusion of saving for retirement. Leaving employer matching contributions (free money!) on the table would be a financial sin in my book. Contribute the minimum required to at least get the matched amount. If you don't get this employer benefit, keep up with the habit of regular savings even if you decide to temporarily reduce your contribution amount until you are debt free.
Hayley from Disease Called Debt said:
If you want to get out of debt as fast as possible, then paying more than the minimum payments on your debts is an absolute must. My financial tip is about overpaying your debts weekly rather than monthly or every now and then. By making weekly over-payments towards your debts (even if it's just a little amount each time), you'll be starting to create good financial habits. In addition, you won't feel quite so bad if you're tempted to impulse buy during the course of a month – because you'll have already been proactive in getting your debt paid off.
Cat from The Red Debted Stepchild said:
In order to pay off debt, you have to start thinking of yourself as different from everyone else. Most people will go their whole lives wanting more and more and going into debt to do it. Separate yourself from the norm, close yourself off to those who seem to "have it all", and you'll be free to focus on and successfully finish your own debt journey.
Toni Husbands from Debt Free Divas said:
Post your budgets. When embarking on a process to dump debt, you'll need to stay focused. Having a daily, visual reminder keeps the goal in mind. Post a copy of your monthly budget on the refrigerator or a closet – some place you visit regularly – and use this trick to help you stay on task.
Melanie from Dear Debt said:
To pay off debt, round your payments up and make biweekly payments. In addition, start a side hustle to make extra money — even one or two extra hours a week of work can help you pay off debt faster.
Rich Uncle EL from Money Watch 101 said:
The Pay Debt Now (PDN) method, -basically you want to send as much money as you can on the smallest balance as frequently as possible. When the money is present send any amount you can immediately, do not wait till the due date, because I've notice idle money gets wasted. (This system works best with online bill pay) The point is to be debt free right, so if you made an extra 50 dollars in overtime this week, send it immediately, as it will give you tremendous traction toward becoming debt free. Every little bit counts and the more you send the more you save on interest and time.
Michael from Student Loan Sherpa said:
When you have debt, you are fighting a daily battle against interest. Don't wait until the bill is due, if you have the money, pay it now. Waiting is just putting more money is the pockets of your lenders. This means that paying when you get your paycheck is a better option than an automatic monthly payment.
Marie Hickman said:
Create a paper list or spreadsheet with "buckets" of items that can get out of hand: groceries, dining out, clothing, online. Head each one with a strict weekly dollar limit. Turn it into a ledger in which you deduct from the balance each time you spend in that category. When you're at $0 you must stop spending.
The Roamer from Traveling Wallet said:
Getting Married? Don't let debt become your last wedding present. By focusing on what is important: the marriage and love. You can have an amazing wedding that emphasizes all the right things! The best Wedding is one without DEBT!
Petrish from Debt Free Martini said:
The first step to becoming financially fit is to change your mindset. Realize that for a lot of people, living with debt is a choice. Change your living habits, make better choices, veto the keeping up with the Joneses mentality, and choose to live debt free.
Deacon from Well Kept Wallet said:
The difference between rich people and poor people is that wealthy people buy income producing assets while poor people tend to buy depreciating assets. If you want to be wealthy, you need to focus on investing in opportunities that will provide you income while avoiding assets that lose value, like a new car. For example, buying a used car will allow you to have more income each month and will also help you avoid the loss of money that most people experience when purchasing a new vehicle.
Katie Brewer from Your Richest Life Planning said:
Avoid getting in over your head with a house payment! Take time upfront to figure out exactly how much that shiny new house payment will cost with taxes, insurance, HOA and maintenance costs. Keep your fixed expenses below 50% of your take-home pay. Bonus points if you can keep your fixed expenses even lower, like 30%. Your future you will thank you!
Ryan from Debt Free Hustle said:
Deciding you want to be debt free and putting your plan on paper is the easy part. The hard part comes in the years that follow when money is tight and there's no end in sight. That's when your patience will be tested and will be the pivotal point in your journey. Take a step back, get away, read your old writings, talk with your support team; just do anything that will help you realize you are closer than you think.
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Jon from Novel Investor said:
The best investing tip I can give is advice someone gave me – make investing required learning. Take the time to get smarter every day about investing your money. Pick out a book or a blog, read it, and repeat. Never stop learning, because knowledge, like money, compounds over time.
Barbara Friedberg from Barbara Friedberg Finance said:
To all investors. Don't look at your financial investment account statements more than once a month (or less). And whatever you do, don't jump in and out of the markets. Less is more when it comes to investing, and the traders suffer worse returns than those who choose an asset allocation and stick to it, through thick and thin.
Big Cajun Man from Canajun Finances said:
Never let older family members meet with "financial advisors" without someone to help them understand the jargon used. One friend had an 80 year old family member who was signed up for a margin account (and had buys set up with it).
Joseph Hogue from Peer Loans said:
Diversify across different types of investments (not just stocks and bonds). Real estate and commodities hold their value against inflation. Peer loans are becoming a popular and high-yield investment. Even artwork can provide returns while you enjoy its beauty for years.
John from Wise Dollar said:
Don't let lack of funds to keep you back from starting to invest now. Look at your budget and see what you can cut or find ways to bring in extra income to start investing with. Even if it's only $50 per month that will help get you started towards saving for retirement and building wealth. You may feel like it's too little to start with, but simply starting with something small is much better than not starting at all!
Jon from Money Smart Guides said:
When it comes to investing, you have to pay attention to the fees you are paying. Mutual funds and ETFs charge management fees which you never get a bill for. Over time, these fees can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. By investing in low fee funds, you keep more of your hard earned money.
Todd Tresidder from Financial Mentor said:
Investing done right is about process, not product. If you're not clear what that means, just think about this… we all have access to the same investment products, but we'll all produce massively different investment results. The difference has to be the investment process since everyone has the same investment products to pick from.
But when was the last time your investment advisor taught you about investment process?
Robert from The College Investor said:
Automate your investing to make it easy on yourself. Setup automatic direct deposits each month into your investing account or setup an automated plan such as Sharebuilder to do it for you. If you automate your investments, you'll do it!
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Jason Butler from The Butler Journal said:
Do what others won't do. Whether it's working two jobs or selling items online make your money. You will eventually reap the benefits.
The Financial Samurai said:
It's much more important to focus on building net worth vs. growing income. Income comes and goes, but net worth is here for the long term. You see plenty of people with large incomes, but nothing to show for it after many years. Once you change to a net worth mindset, your wealth will really take off!
Cat Alford from Budget Blonde said:
Making money should never be a passive practice. If you have always dreamed of making more money from your current job or more money from your side business, you've got to gear up and act like you're going to war. Too many people dream of increasing their income but aren't ready for the battle. It's a challenge mostly against yourself but stay motivated. With enough perseverance, hustling, and cups of coffee, you CAN make it happen.
Michelle Schroeder from Making Sense of Cents said:
Work towards making extra money! If you want to reach a big financial goal or if you are trying to reach something quickly, then making extra money can make that possible. I paid off $40,000 worth of student loans just one year after I graduated with my MBA, almost all due to my side hustle efforts.
The Rideshare Guy said:
Always look for ways to diversify your income. I started driving for Uber and Lyft on the side and I ended up loving it. Some people like to choose hobbies where they spend a lot of money. But for me, there's nothing better than finding a hobby or something that I enjoy where I get to make money!
Jon from Penny Thots said:
To make more money, look into starting your own business on the side. But before you dive in head first, be sure to do your homework to see if the business will make you any money. You don't want to pour a lot of money and sweat into something that has not shot at becoming a reality.
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Blackbeard's Wyfe said:
Pack your lunch everyday. Saves both money and calories.
SB from One Cent at a Time said:
The crux of personal finance is in the ability to manage your spending and income in such a way that income takes the lead and always stays ahead of expenses.
Because only when you save, your future becomes brighter and you get a good night sleep.
Jon Rhodes from Affiliate Help said:
Raise your own chickens. That way you have a cheap and constant supply of top quality organic eggs and chicken meat. Consider it a hobby that pays!
Natalie from Budget and the Bees said:
Seek balance in your financial situation; being at the extreme end of anything can be problematic. Trying to save every penny and feeling guilt over necessary purchases can be emotionally destructive. Spending without regard for the future, on the other hand, is equally dangerous. Track your spending and grow your savings, but allow yourself fulfilling purchases that add meaning or joy to your life.
Dee from Color Me Frugal said:
Keep a lid on your living expenses by thinking very carefully before you do anything that will increase your baseline monthly costs. This would include getting a new mortgage, car loan, gym membership, cable subscription, etc. The lower you keep your household's monthly overhead, the more you'll have to save and invest for your future!
Marie Hickman said:
Keeping your tires inflated properly is one of the easiest ways to save on the high cost of gasoline. It's especially important this time of year, as cold weather can cause under-inflation.
Kate Dore from Cashville Skyline said:
Save until it hurts!
Shannon from Financially Blonde said:
Pay attention to the details. We all would like to see big changes in our money; however, if we focus on the little things, big things will start to happen.
Jason Vitug from Phroogal said:
Use the Purposeful Savings Strategy that infuse mindfulness into achieving our savings goals. We save because we desire to buy things or experiences. Think of savings goals as purchases you have made on layaway. Instead of instant gratification you prolong the period to the actual purchase relying on the "anticipation" of a payout or reward.
Aaron Crowe from Cash Smarter said:
After cutting the cable TV cord, plug it back into the TV. Sometimes the cable company won't cut the service and you'll still be able to get basic channels for free.
Mrs. Frugalwoods from Frugal Woods said:
Every frugal tip in the world isn't going to save as much money as simply not buying anything. And that is why I didn't buy any clothes in 2014, even if they were used, on sale, or otherwise dirt cheap!
Lauren from Finding Wall Street said:
If you don't think you can save for an emergency fund, take another look at your budget. Try to tweak it to make room. Finding your own financial priorities is a balancing act that will take many attempts.
John Green from Build Financial Freedom said:
Spend as much time finding new ways to make money as you do finding new ways to save. Invest the extra income and watch your wealth grow!
Derek from Life and My Finances said:
Seek out a financial mentor – someone that has wealth (not fancy cars and big houses bought on credit, real wealth) and would be willing to teach you how they achieved it. This can be difficult to find at times since many of the wealthy do not flaunt it, but once you find your mentor you will have a guiding light and a accountability partner – two incredibly priceless tools in your journey to wealth.
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Laser focus on finances doesn't work for everyone, myself included. Life throws too many things at us financially to make it so simple. From home repairs that are necessary to medical issues that are unexpected there will be things that take precedence over your savings goals some months. Every once in awhile it makes sense to intentionally put those goals aside to have experiences and time with your family, too.
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Is my husband overprotective of our kid?
My 23 year old daughter has a boyfriend who's 20. Sometimes when he's in town he sleeps in her bedroom with her.
I'm pretty sure they do it but she's a grown woman at this point.
He seems sweet with her.
My husband doesn't like it but we have younger kids to worry about
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- FoofaLv 710 months ago
You and your husband are entitled to make whatever rules you want for your own household. But unless this 23 year-old is in a PhD program or medical school or something I'd be trying to help her find ways to move out.
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- LiliLv 710 months ago
Fathers seldom love it when their daughters become sexually involved with someone. That's not "overprotectiveness," if he's not actively intervening. It's normal.
Your daughter is a legal adult. She has a right to a sex life, but she doesn't necessarily have a right to one under your roof. She really should be living on her own by now. If the fact that she's sleeping with her boyfriend in your house really bothers your husband, HE has a right to ask that she not do so. If he's unwilling to do that, he simply has to put up with his discomfort.
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- PearlLv 710 months ago
he might be overprotective
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- 10 months ago
Yea he's just being a typical father but at this point she is old enough to make her own decisions.
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- wind_updollLv 710 months ago
If she's a grown woman she should be entertaining at her own residence. With younger children in the home, they're learning to normalize that conduct, and it's disrespectful of the bf to use your home as a love nest. Nothing good comes out of this. Funny how kids want to be treated as adults only when it seems to apply to them, and depend on enabling adults to justify their irresponsibile behavior.
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- yLv 710 months ago
Nice example is being set for the little ones.
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- 10 months ago
sounds like your husband is a weak man and pathetic man
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- ♠ Merlin ♠Lv 710 months ago
Not sure a parent worrying over their childs welfare has an age limit
and fortunately we have the capacity to care and worry over more than one person at a time
She may be a grown woman, doesnt mean she is mature or makes wise life choices.
Naturally a good father will worry
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A recent gathering of industry experts brought hoteliers together to ask what keeps them awake at night. It came as no surprise that the "hyper-competitive" nature of our sector topped the list.
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Graphic Communication will give you the skills to produce personal creative work and develop your understanding of graphic design. You will develop your knowledge of materials and techniques, and the skills to communicate ideas and information visually. You will find out about a whole range of media, techniques and processes, including digital and non-digital elements. You can develop your creativity and independent thought, learn to express yourself visually and let your imagination flourish. Graphic Communication is a great companion to all other subjects as creativity, imagination and problem solving skills can give you great ideas for your other subjects.
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After having to forfeit her bronze medal match at London 2012 when she suffered a serious ankle injury in the semi-final, France's Sandrine Martinet made amends at Rio 2016.
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|Lisa and Brad build orchid cages in Tung Nang Dam
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Love is our gardener, pruning away what is no longer of use to us and attending with great skill to our talents and gifts that we may become even more skilled, effective, useful, wise and joyful in our work. Trust and appreciate this divine process.
Love is our gardener.
In the book of John, it says, "Every branch that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit."
Love is our gardener, pruning away what is no longer of use to us and attending with great skill to our talents and gifts that we may become even more skilled, effective, useful, wise and joyful in our work. Trust and appreciate this divine process.
Accept joy.
Today, if joy arrives, accept it graciously and willingly and openheartedly, as you would gift.
Even though there is so much suffering in the world, accept joy.
Even though there is so much work to be done, accept joy.
Even though you are not yet perfect, accept joy.
Joy is not something to be earned, to be awarded later, like a prize.
Joy can exist at the same time as seriousness, sadness, confusion.
Accept joy.
Don't punish yourself.
Don't punish yourself. Sometimes, when we are unhappy with ourselves, we punish ourselves by indulging in behaviors we know will hurt us - whether that is eating poorly, provoking a fight, or speaking unkindly of ourselves. On the other hand, sometimes we punish ourselves by being overly rigid and self-denying in our efforts to follow our newest self-improvement plan.
But self-punishment never works. Love does. This is the harder, easier, more effective way to be the people we want to be. Ask yourself how Love itself would treat you right now. If that is too abstract, ask yourself how a spiritual or wise person you admire would treat you, how a beloved friend would treat you, or how you would treat a beloved friend. Then treat yourself that way.
Maybe right now you need rest, soothing words or actions, a connection with someone, or the chance to make an apology. Take actions that are kind to your future self, such as untangling a problem or taking the first steps toward a long term goal. Take these steps with gentleness, in a spirit of loving care. If this is difficult for you, be gentle about that, too. Most of us have not been trained in self-kindness, and it takes practice!
Release into the Hug.
When someone we trust hugs us for a long time, we often begin feeling a bit tight and stiff, but gradually release into the hug, into its comfort, letting go of our tension and yielding to the moment. We accept the hug. We let go of our busyness and beliefs that we aren't worthy of rest, attention, affection, slowing down. Today, let Love hold you that way.
You are embraced in the love of Love. Any direction you turn, that Love is awaiting you. Therefore, we don't have to be so fearful about decisions.
The calm beneath the storm.
In The Five Invitations, Buddhist teacher Frank Ostaseski, who is a scuba diver, tells about taking a gorgeous night dive in Indonesia. The coral reef, with its bright life, is breathtaking. He turns off his light and experiences the deepest blackness he has know. He sinks to the bottom and rests there. "I felt an indescribable sense of peacefulness as spacious as the night sky." When he finally rises to the surface, he's surprised a wild storm is raging. But his peacefulness stays with him and he is safe.
For him, this is a metaphor. We all have a place of deep stillness inside us, even as turbulence ruffles the surface of our lives. Don't think the turbulence is your life or being. Be aware of the stillness--and its depth. Find ways to touch it during the day.
What if Love is your source?
Instead of thinking you are a separate entity, locked instead yourself, trying desperately to improve yourself and understand a mysterious universe, what if the source of your being is in Love? What if Love is the source of energy, knowing, identity, feeling, sensation? Think of a holographic projector. Love is the source. You are the projection.
Today, be deeply tender and patient with all that you can't yet know or understand. Instead of agitating over all that confuses you, feel the comforting presence of Love holding you, attending to this moment. And this moment. And this moment. You do not have to scramble after knowledge or wisdom with your limited human brain. Instead, understand that wisdom is Love's unfolding within your being.
Often without realizing it, we drift toward defining our worth and identity by our knowledge, skills, and talents. Then, when someone else has what we think are similar or superior gifts, we can feel defensive or less worthy. This shuts us off from learning and contributing and makes us think and act small. Christ says to his disciples that they should "Rejoice not that I have given you authority, but that your names are written in heaven." Today, recognize that all good comes from Love as a gift - and it doesn't matter if that good flows through you or someone else - just that it flows. Your knowledge and skills are a gift to you, but your worth comes in Love's unconditional embrace of you, just as you are.
The Bible says in the ten commandments, "Honor thy father and mother."
Here is a twist on that command: Honor your inner father and mother. We each have a part of us that, like an ideal parent, knows what we most need to take good care of ourselves: when we need rest or healthy food or exercise or time with friends; when we need to stop being so hard on ourselves and when we need to work harder. Our inner parent loves us unconditionally and also does not let us get away with excuses, self-justifications half-truths, or selling ourselves short. Our inner parent has great tenderness and high standards for us. Today, listen to the wisdom of your inner excellent parent.
Tarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com.
March 2020


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I will be posting thorough reviews of any games I playthrough on stream in the future.
All my reviews will fit within a standard template.
Order parts are made in:
- Live Stream/Recording Playthrough
- Written Review
- Review Script
- Video Review
- Audio Review
- Live Stream Review? (may cancel these)
Order Parts of Posted in:
- Live Stream/Recording Playthrough- Twitch, then Youtube once edited.
- Video Review- Youtube
- Audio Review- Hosted on Goblin Gazette podcast.
- Written Review- Full review on Goblin Gazette Blog.
- Live Stream Review- Twitch (may cancel these)
Video Game Review Template
Video Review
Audio Review
Name of the game, who made it, when it was released, what genre it fits in.
Premise – What the story or premise of the game is, basic style, etc.
Gameplay – How the controls work and what can be used to control the game, what the graphics are like and more on the art style of the game, how music and sounds may be involved, is the game single player, multi, etc.
What I Liked – All the things that stood out as well done or enjoyable and why.
What Can be Improved – What decreased my fun, caused problems, or could have been better.
Final Thoughts – Overall recap in just a few short sentences.
Followed by useful links, such as where to get the game, and my video playthrough.


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Now in its 25th year of business, America II has expanded globally and has consistently ranked as one of the top distributors in its market. It hasn't always been easy – independent (or non- authorized) distributors have faced an uphill battle in establishing themselves as trustworthy sources of supply. America II's President Brian Ellison spoke with Electronics Purchasing Strategies about how America II has faced criticism from segments of the industry and has addressed concerns regarding quality, counterfeit components and customer service. (See:America II: Evolving the 'Blended' Distribution Model.)
In the second part of our Q&A, Ellison describes how the company manages spot-market customer demands with long-term scheduled orders.
EPS: Can you give us an idea of the types of customers you serve? Is it largely spot market?
Ellison: It depends on the market. If supply is handy and lead-times are short, 80 percent is scheduled business. We are heading into the third or fourth year of adequate supply and demand, and inventories are down within the OEM and EMS segment. I know OCMs don't have stock, and the franchised distributors are turning as fast as they can. The slightest hiccup in demand will be a factor -- if fab utilization starts to rise and nobody stocks up [there could be more shortage]. We are starting to see leadtimes push up; but it's nothing crazy.
The main thing [for our customers] is cost reduction right out of the gate. The authorized channel operates off of ship-and-debit, but when we buy product we own it so we have the flexibility to sell it [at different price levels]—that is one of the key factors. But usually out of the gate our customers have a shortage or a hard-to-find part and then they like our pricing and convert that into long-term business.
In terms of excess inventory, there is still plenty out there and that leads a lot of customers to us. That's also a sustainable business. As the market has been challenging we don't see as much competition [for excess] as we did four years ago—but we have 300 consignment partners and that includes manufacturers and the like. We don't buy product from them but we do market it for them – that's an increasing trend -- and it goes back to why they would do business with us.
EPS: In serving a wide range of customers (spot market plus scheduled orders) managing inventory must be challenging. Can you share some of the ways America II keeps on top of inventory management?
Ellison: We have 500 people and we are hiring a bunch of people – I think it's approaching 600 people -- we have global purchasing department; we have product management teams; we have excess inventory teams that approach 40 people each –that is a specific value asset to the customer. We also operate on a 'buy it we own it' principle versus ship from stock and debit.
At current market value our inventory is around a billion dollars and we carry 165,000 unique part numbers.
EPS: Are you seeing any trends among your customers that seem different than in past years? (Inventory, price, order patterns, issues with globalization?)
Ellison: We are seeing some reshoring. The guys that spent time in China -- some are testing Vietnam and India -- once some infrastructure [is built.] From what I understand, though, we are seeing more of that coming back to Latin America. The 'made in America' movement is strong. In the last month we have been visiting customers and talking to vendors and because the pressure of the 'made in America' stamp on it there is a pullback [from Asia] to some degree, which is good for the customer. In particular, we're talking about customers without the financial wherewithal to compete by manufacturing locally; they have the option of Latin America and Mexico.
From an EMS standpoint the purchasing [jobs] have left but as some jobs are coming back to Mexico we are investing heavily in Mexico in Latin America. We are serving the U.S.-based automotive guys and some of the internationals such as Samsung television. Small EMS [companies] are being supported by local distributors.
EPS: What haven't we covered in this discussion you'd like us to know about?
Ellison: Our expansion. From the North American standpoint we are increasing our salesforce by 40 percent this year and part of it has to do with the mid-tier [manufacturing] segment in North America. There is a huge customer base to support and they seem to be thinking in that area they are a perfect fit for our model. We need to get ahead of that, and in Latin America we have hired a group there -- we hired a director and doubled our inside and outside salesforce for Latin America. We also have some Mexico-specific manufacturer agreements driven by types of customers in the Mexican market.
We are moving our U.K. office because we are looking to increase our salesforce by 30 percent, and that that is good thing – the EU market has been struggling the past two years – and we made a major investment in Asia. We are expanding into India; and as Thailand and Taiwan grow we are adding resources there for supply chain [services].
EPS: Do you provide the same range of value-added services as authorized distributors?
Yes. We provide a litany of services and we have seen more design engineers. Our salesforce has 10 years' experience in the industry as distributors or manufacturers reps and they are familiar with design engineering is high. We also have component engineers on staff.
Why customers ultimately do business with us comes down to supply chain programs. We are getting in to scheduled business and we bid on annual AVL contracts, we have bonded inventory, we are EDI capable and have supplier managed inventory programs. We have people and inventory on site and something unique to America II is the master distributor role. Customers trust our processes and ask us 'why aren't you testing this particular part?' We can tell them we trust the vendor. Sometimes they ask us to take a part to look at it and push through inspection. There are cases where our customers will buy a product and ask us to test it for them.
How we manage all of these things -- we have made some major investments in technology. We have a proprietary system specific to distribution and inventory management and purchasing teams all over the world proactively buying. In order to do that you need to be on a single platform globally and we have made a major investment in that arena.


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New Orleans is a city of diversity, pageantry and excessiveness. What it isn't is a city of uniformity.
We agree on little here except, of course, our unconditional love of New Orleans - and our football uniforms.
In a league where uniform changes are a rite of every NFL offseason -- the Dolphins, Jaguars and Titans unveiled new duds this year -- the Saints have stayed true to tradition.
And what's not to love about the Saints' distinctive black-and-gold color scheme and classic fleur-de-lis logo?
The Saints might not win all of their football games on Sundays but they always win the fashion show with their stylish uniforms and helmets.
The colors are unique to the NFL and were unique to professional sports until the NHL's expansion franchise, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, adopted them this season.
And the fleur-de-lis logo is unique, as well. The defunct Quebec Nordiques wore a fleur-de-lis on their NHL jerseys before moving to Colorado and re-branding as the Avalanche in 1995.. Distinctive, traditional and regal, it reflects the city's unique European culture.
When you walk by a TV set and catch a glimpse of those unique black-and-gold uniforms you immediately know it's the New Orleans Saints.
You can't say the same thing about the Patriots and Texans? Or the Cowboys and Lions and Panthers.
If the Saints uniforms aren't the best in the NFL, they're certainly in the conversation. You can have the Dallas Cowboys' boring, homogenous silver-and-blue look. And while I appreciate the Raiders' timeless black-and-silver duds, nothing in them screams "Oakland." In fact, they wore the same uniforms in Los Angeles and will do likewise in Las Vegas.
No, the Saints' uniforms and logo are a perfect blend of unique style and civic expression. They're simply the best in the business.
And before someone howls hometown bias, consider a recent poll of NFL fans conducted by FanJuicer.com, a sports fan research site run by New Orleans-based Market Dynamics Research Group. The poll asked 1,488 fans to rank the most and least appealing logos for all 32 NFL teams, and guess which team was ranked No. 1? The Saints, who edged the Lions, Falcons, Rams, Vikings and Eagles for Best in Show honors.
Fans from all 32 teams were polled. And no team's fans represented more than 8 percent of the total participants. In other words, there was no way to jury-rig the numbers in your team's favor.
"I was surprised," Heath Gregory, the data science manager who conducted the study, said of the Saints' top ranking. "Most of the top logos were animal silhouettes. But the Saints' fleur-de-lis is a powerful symbol and it works well for them."
The fleur-de-lis has represented French royalty since 800 AD when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as emperor. Joan of Arc is believed to have carried banners into battle that showed the fleur-de-lis and worn hats adorned with them. Much of its symbolism was rooted in Catholicism.
''I see the fleur-de-lis as more than a flower,'' Ed O'Hara, a senior partner with SME Branding told the New York Times. ''It's a symbol of a whole people.''
Indeed, the Saints' logo is a keeper. Team officials have tweaked it over the years, making it bolder and more pointed while outlining it with black-and-white stripes. But for the most part, they've kept the same timeless look. And rest assured, the Saints have no intentions of changing their helmets or logo anytime soon.
But you might be surprised to learn of a couple of instances where the Saints actually tried to make their primary color blue, not black.
Founding owner John Mecom Jr. originally wanted to use blue as the main color for the Saints uniforms. The Texas tycoon had an affinity for a certain hue. Everything in his empire -- from high-end hotels to offshore oil rigs -- was swathed in a color falling somewhere in the spectrum between Carolina blue and royal blue. He wanted the Saints to fall in line.
"In the original sketches for the team in 1966, the colors were blue with gold and white," former Saints executive Bill Becknell told The Times-Picayune in 2009.
Thankfully, league officials nixed the idea because they thought the colors would be too similar to the AFL's San Diego Chargers.
So Mecom, whose father built his business empire in the oil industry, found another way to wink at his business dealings: "black gold", Texas tea.
A few years later Mecom tried to tinker with the uniforms again, to no avail.
"Mecom wanted to become a trendsetter by having his team wear two different colored helmets," Taylor wrote in the book "Colors: Pro Football Uniforms Past and Present. "The idea was to wear gold helmet with the black fleur-de-lis at home and black helmets with a gold fleur-de-lis for road games. But Mecom didn't give the NFL enough notice, so the Saints wound up shipping the black helmets to the Richmond Roadrunners of the Atlantic Coast Football League."
When Tom Benson bought the New Orleans Saints in 1985 - the 33-year anniversary was Thursday (May 31) -- one of his first decisions was to solicit fans about a uniform change.
After decades of losing, Saints fans were eager for change, and Benson was prepared to give it to them. He executed a similar makeover after buying the New Orleans Hornets in 2013.
But fans felt differently about the Saints, which Benson soon learned after commissioning a blue-and-tan prototype jersey.
"It was told to me by a jersey expert in Virginia that Mr. Benson's favorite color was blue, and he was very seriously considering changing the Saints jersey to this style," Saints historian William Taylor said in email. "Luckily when it was shown to some of the Saints' long-time employees and many of the long-time fans, they all basically gave it a thumb's down."
The fans, through a reader poll in The Times-Picayune, sent a clear message to the new owner. Do whatever you want with the pants. Tweak the jerseys and add a secondary logo if you like. But leave the black and gold colors and fleur-de-lis logo alone.
"The people of the city kept saying we needed change, we needed change," Benson said at the time. "The results of the newspaper poll showed that people favored keeping the same colors, but people still wanted a change."
Benson made subtle changes to the pants and introduced a new secondary logo, a State of Louisiana emblem, to the jerseys. Otherwise, he left the uniforms alone.
And since then, the Saints have made a few minor tweaks to their uniforms, but their look largely has remained the same.
The Mecom-era Saints didn't get much right. But they nailed their logo and uniform. Both are timeless classics.