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Ask a Millennial: Are Podcasts the New Radio?
by Leslie Fowle – Communications/Digital Engagement Coordinator | Jan 02, 2018
I subscribe to a plethora of podcasts that range in topic and tone: From a makeup and skincare podcast, to one based out of Maine about hunting and fishing—I'll pretty much subscribe to anything and anyone who can tell a good story, teach me something I didn't know, and keep me interested.
Maintaining interest, of course, is often the bane of marketers who are trying to reach—and keep—millennials. In this oversaturated media market, podcasts can be a solution to marketers who want to reach those millennials who are curating their own news and entertainment and avoiding traditional advertising channels.
Obviously, podcasts aren't just reaching millennials. According to a new study from Edison Research, 40 percent of Americans over the age of 12 have listened to a podcast. Another 24 percent reported that they had listened to a podcast in the last month, which is a number that has risen from 21 percent a year ago. The researchers suggest that the increasing popularity of "smart speakers" like the Amazon Echo and Google Home could bring even more audio content like podcasts into the homes of Americans.
But is starting a podcast a worthwhile endeavor for the average Realtor®?
"To be honest, it's a ton of work," said David Hill, Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty in Westborough and host of the Path to Mastery podcast. "In the beginning, I did everything myself—the artwork, everything. I spent 50 hours a week learning to use
the software to record and edit. I'm glad I did it to an extent, but once I realized I could pay other people to do it I was thankful. Recording a weekly podcast is a huge commitment."
If you are ready for the commitment, Hill recommends skipping the learning curve it took
him to do everything himself and hire professionals to edit your recordings and upload them to a podcast hosting service like Libsyn. The hosting service can then feed your podcast to iTunes, Soundcloud, and other platforms where you want it to appear.
Nobu Hata, Director of Member Engagement at the National Association of Realtors®, recommends even taking a step backward and testing whether your potential podcast could attract an audience before making the investment.
"If I wanted to capitalize on podcasts [as a Realtor®], I would first research my client list to see if any of them are podcast wonks," said Hata. "Then, I would start sharing my favorite podcasts with clients to stay top of mind—home improvement podcasts for example. If there was sufficient momentum—high click throughs—starting my own
podcast might be worth it. Using something like Zencastr.com is a simple way to record compelling content with people. Emailing the recording to the aforementioned clients and posting them on a personal site would be a great way to deploy them. Platforms like iTunes can come later."
After recording nearly 100 episodes for Path to Mastery, Hill emphasized the importance of listening skills once your podcast is underway and you host your first guest.
"I always sit there with two notebooks and a sharpie during an interview, taking down notes of what the guest says," said Hill. "That way, I can bring back the conversation to a point they made earlier, while allowing myself to listen to their entire statement. Listening goes a long way. And you'll get better at it the more you practice."
Starting a podcast does require a little bit of technical investment up front to get the proper equipment. Still, an experimental first-timer can get by with a bare bones approach without spending more than a few hundred dollars. Hill recommends at least investing in a good microphone, a Skype subscription, and a good internet connection.
Sidebar – David Hill's Equipment Reccommendations for Starting a Podcast
TR 2100 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Good internet connection – Ethernet
Guest needs a good microphone and internet connection
However, an eager podcaster could have all the fancy equipment in the world and still find there's a missing ingredient.
"The average podcast ends after 10 episodes," said Hill. "You need to have the passion. There are some weeks you won't feel like it—you won't feel like doing that interview. But if you have the passion, you will pull through."
Podcast Recommendations for Realtors®
NAR's Center for Realtor® Development
Growth on the Go – Presented by RACM
Wright Brothers Podcast
Unlisted with Brad Inman
Selling!! with Toby Salgado
Marketing Genius with Seth Price
Path to Mastery with David I. Hill
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Days before the results of the 2019 general elections came in, and just 48 hours before his own constituency went to the polls, millions of Indians watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi, election campaign done, labour his way up the steep hills of Kedarnath, pray inside the temple's sanctum sanctorum, meditate inside a cave. Television channels… Continue reading Scaling the Media Mountain- Modi 1.0 and the Indian Press
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Education Management Corporation Announces Extension of Exchange Offer
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Management Corporation ("EDMC" and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") announced today that it has extended until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 19, 2014 the expi
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Management Corporation ("EDMC" and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") announced today that it has extended until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 19, 2014 the expiration date (such date and time, as the same may be further extended, the "New Expiration Date") for its previously announced private offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") all outstanding Senior Cash Pay/PIK Notes due 2018 and Senior PIK Toggle Notes due 2018 issued by certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Notes") for a combination of mandatory convertible preferred stock of EDMC and warrants to purchase common stock of EDMC. The Exchange Offer is being conducted in furtherance of the Company's previously announced financial restructuring (the "Restructuring"). The expiration date for the Exchange Offer had previously been 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on December 18, 2014.
Holders who have previously tendered their Notes do not need to take any action in response to the foregoing announcement in order to receive the consideration set forth in the Offering Circular dated October 1, 2014 (the "Offering Circular") and the documents related thereto (together with the Offering Circular, the "Exchange Offer Documents"), all of which remain unchanged except as set forth in this press release. Holders of the Notes are accordingly referred to the Exchange Offer Documents for the detailed terms and conditions of the Exchange Offer.
The Company's obligations with respect to the Exchange Offer are set forth solely in the Exchange Offer Documents. This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. The Exchange Offer is being made only by, and pursuant to the terms of, the Exchange Offer Documents. The Exchange Offer is not being made in any jurisdiction in which the making thereof would not be in compliance with the applicable laws of such jurisdiction.
Holders of the Notes who desire a copy of the eligibility certification for the Exchange Offer should visit the website for this purpose at http://main.dfking.com/edmc/ or request instructions by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling D.F. King & Co., Inc., as Information Agent for the Exchange Offer, at (212) 269-5550.
About the Company
Education Management Corporation (www.edmc.edu), with approximately 119,500 students as of the three month period ended March 31, 2014, is among the largest providers of post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue, with a total of 110 locations in 32 U.S. states and Canada. The Company offers academic programs to students through campus-based and online instruction, or through a combination of both. The Company is committed to offering quality academic programs and strives to improve the learning experience for its students. Its educational institutions offer students the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certain specialized non-degree diplomas in a broad range of disciplines, including media arts, health sciences, design, psychology and behavioral sciences, culinary, business, fashion, legal, education and information technology.
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This press release includes information that could constitute forward-looking statements with the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements typically contain words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "intends" or similar words indicating that future outcomes are not known with certainty and are subject to risk factors that could cause these outcomes to differ significantly from those projected. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about the benefits and timing of the Exchange Offer and the proposed restructuring; the principal amount of Notes that will be tendered in the Exchange Offer; the implementation of a management incentive plan in connection with the proposed restructuring; and the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions to the Exchange Offer. Any such forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results encompassed within the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the ability to consummate the proposed restructuring and the Exchange Offer and the timing of the proposed restructuring and the Exchange Offer; the ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the proposed restructuring and the Exchange Offer; changes in the overall U.S. or global economy; changes in enrollment or student mix; student retention; the Company's ability to maintain eligibility to participate in Title IV programs; changes in government spending; increased or unanticipated legal and regulatory costs; success of cost-cutting initiatives and growth strategies; changes in accreditation standards; the implementation of new operating procedures for the Company's fully online programs; government and regulatory changes including revised interpretations of regulatory requirements that affect the postsecondary education industry; new programs and operational changes implemented in response to the "gainful employment" financial metrics; the potential impact of the draft "gainful employment" regulation expected to be issued by the U.S. Department of Education; and other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those identified in the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Past results of the Company are not necessarily indicative of its future results. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by securities laws.
Investor Contact: John Iannone Director of Investor Relations (412) 995-7727
Media Contact: Chris Hardman VP of Communications (412) 995-7187
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Steady Marketing or Media Blitz - Which is Better?
Recently, while discussing marketing with a colleague, we got into an argument. He suggested media blitzes were more effective than continual, steady-paced, marketing plans. I disagreed, we argued, and so a blog post was born.
To summarize, and since this is our blog, our viewpoint comes first: I'm a fan of developing marketing plans that offer a "consistent" number of opportunities to reach an audience - that is, unless there's a good reason, we'll always suggest spending consistently over time to keep your brand in front of your target audience. Sure, there are always exceptions the rule - but for the most part, you want your brand represented consistently and delivered as frequently in as many media vehicles as appropriate. My colleague argued that it's better to save and spend on a big splash campaign. That is, save your marketing dollars and then blitz your publics.
We both started spouting statistics, but oddly, we both quoted one - the average consumer is exposed to over 3000 advertising impressions per day. He argued this proved his point…steady messaging gets lost. I countered that it has a cumulative effect….even if it's subconscious. He scoffed, and we agreed to disagree.
But the "discussion" kept bubbling up in my mind. It just didn't seem resolved. And then it happened….I stumbled upon what I believe is an interesting, if slightly off-topic, demonstration of my point…that consistent impressions can influence a choice.
Ladies & Gentlemen - I give you Derren Brown..
I stumbled upon an entertainer on YouTube. Apparently well known in the UK through a TV show, he demonstrates the effectiveness of subliminal suggestion, continual repeated "impressions," and he entertains as well.
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So you really wanted a bmx bike?
2nd part of an influential suggestion (the explanation)
Entertaining, right? But I also think it demonstrates that subtle, all but unnoticed "cues" can influence a decision. And I'm willing to extrapolate that continued repeated impressions - through advertising - can subconsciously influence us… even if we're not paying attention. Not that I think this is evil. Instead I'm suggesting this helps me win my argument - that the steady, continual approach is more influential. Provided, of course, that your message and brand are on target and enjoy a positive perception.
So do we really see 3000 ad impressions per day?
Depending on which data you rely on and how you classify an "impression" - the range will be several hundred to as high as 20,000 plus. Neilsen provides excellent statistics: "the average time a U.S. home used a TV set during the 2007-08 television season was up to 8 hours and 18 minutes per day*" - so if we look at TV only, there's ample time for countless ad impressions. And if we consider logos on clothing, your watch, your car, billboards, signage, direct mail, and ads online…the higher number may be fairly accurate.
Do ads really work at the subconscious level?
Most argue that the majority of these ad impressions are wasted…that we only glance at them. For example, if you read the newspaper or news online….you're probably exposed to 5 or more ads on a page. But if none of them grabs your attention…you don't really notice them, right? Well I believe you do. And it's the foundation of my argument of why steady, consistent exposure wins. Sure, you may not "remember" the ads you viewed….or you may not realize the effect they had….but subconsciously, they have a cumulative effect. If you wake up, read the paper and see an ad for cereal, then drive to work and see a billboard, then at work go online and see an ad for the same, then later in the evening see an ad on television - even if you didn't really look at any of them….these leave a subconscious impression. And when you next go shopping….if you see that cereal, I'll argue you'll be more likely to purchase it or at least have a favorable perception of it. Don't get me wrong; I'm not suggesting you'll be obligated or motivated to buy it…simply it will creep into your "preferred choices" list - if it's your type of cereal.
But how do these ads affect us?
You're probably saying to yourself, "not me, I'm not affected by ads." Heck, I'm in the business and I say it. But even If you don't make an effort to look or interact with the ad, it affects you. Numerous studies indicate subliminal suggestion does work…and repeated exposure to ad messages is tantamount to this - so I continue to argue that multiple ad impressions can influence choice - and that a consistent marketing plan will win out over a "media blitz." But hey, that's only my opinion….I'd love to read yours.
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In the letter of Father General dated 27 October 2020 to all provincials, he communicated of a new international community to care of the parish of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament and the Canadian Martyrs, Rome from the 1st of November 2020. In that letter, we also received the following information: "the community will likewise include SSS religious who wish to study in Rome. The first of these will be Father Justin Wilfredo Abellare Montanez (Philippines) who will end his period of working in the service of the General Administration on 1 November and undertake his studies for a doctorate."
Therefore, on the feast of the All Saints, the twelve years of the service of Fr Justin Montañez in the General Administration officially comes to the conclusion.
Fr Justin Montañez, a religious of the Philippines Province, was called to join the team of the General Secretariat as an assistant Secretary from 30 May 2008, the date of his arrival in Rome. He collaborated with the General Secretariat and since 12 October 2012 he was also responsible for communications of which he could collaborate with the religious in charge of communications in each Province/Region in sharing news, an activity carried out by means of producing the site www.ssscongregatio.org. This task complies with the suggestion made by the 34th General Chapter to improve the sector of communications in seeking adequate means to circulate news within the Congregation.
We are grateful to Fr. Justin for his dedication and mission during all these years. For the first four years (2008 – 2012), as assistant Secretary, he was a big help to check out, arrange, recovery and update many texts and documents which now are available in the website of the Congregation. The second phase of his mission (2012 up to now), his principal task was maintaining communication in the congregational level, a task required of availability, sensibility, and creativity. We thank Fr. Justin not just for his dedication in this regard, but also his fraternal relationship in the community and his generosity to be available and welcoming guests of Curia from the airport, sometimes very late at night or very early in the morning. He was also very much helpful for the members of the Curia in their travelling. During the recent lockdown caused by the pandemic of Coronavirus, while the workers of the community could not come for the work Fr. Justin generously volunteered to be chef and for the shopping of the community.
We are also grateful to the Province of Our Lady of the Assumption (Philippines) for offering us such qualified service of Fr. Justin. We wish Fr. Justin an abundance of God's grace for his new phase of life so that with his study that he is undertaking will bring a big help for his Province in the future.
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- Location: Japan, Japan
- Year: 2020
- Size: 61 sqm
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Responding to the client's desire for privacy, we avoided locating large windows where they would be noticeable from outside and instead constructed two layers of external walls on the second story, with openings in the inner layer to let in light and breezes.
Inside, five tower-like boxes finished in cement plaster occupy the center and four corners of the structure. Light enters these towers through voids in their upper portions. The space between the towers contains the first-floor living-dining-kitchen area, which features a 4.5-meter-high ceiling. Looking up, one glimpses pieces of sky framed by the openings in the tops of the towers. Sunlight scatters off the walls, creating a living environment filled with soft light.
The towers contain small rooms that offer cozy, enclosed spaces in contrast to the interconnected living-dining-kitchen area. The central tower is entered via a ladder from the ground floor, and contains a room measuring 2 jo (about 3.6 square meters) where residents can relax and enjoy views of the sky through the glass overhead. The house includes a number of similar small spaces without predefined uses, such as a crawl space under the floor, a lookout-like area to climb to, and a sunroom and balcony on the second floor.


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At the risk of making a cheap pun let me say that Kacey Jordan is a one trick pony. The adult film star/prostitute who partied with Charlie Sheen before he was hospitalized in January, is speaking out – looking for more publicity after her suicide attempt in a Chicago hotel earlier this month.
Kacey spoke about the aftermath of that infamous night at Sheen's Los Angeles multi-million mansion and implied that she knew about the actor's plans for the future.
"I think Charlie is now working on making himself healthy and happy," Jordan said. "He told me was ready to retire from Two and a Half Men before any of this and that he just wanted to live at home with his Goddesses. He ultimately wanted to have a family, be a drug addict and a sex addict."
Jordan said her presence that evening had a real impact on the actor getting clean and his future. Its amazing if she can actually believe that she was anything other than another 'hired hand' to Charlie or that she made a difference.
"I feel if I hadn't opened up about Charlie, he never would have gotten the help that he needed," Jordan said. As if it weren't for Jordon nobody would have known what Charlie was up to? Now the bimbo is trying to portray herself as a saviour – what a bad joke – comes in as a highly paid prostitute, smokes crack with Charlie, does whatever else, and now claims that it was her big mouth selling her story all over that got Charlie on the right track? Grow a brain Jordon.
Get a load of this quote from the evil Kacey:"At the time I was afraid to tell him to stop doing so much crack because he is so much older. It would have been like telling your father not to do that." Sheen was taken to the hospital that night after an urgent 911 call and Kacey said, "I was so afraid that I would be held responsible for his death because I didn't make him stop and I was there. I was really afraid."
She was especially concerned because she'd cashed the substantial check Charlie had given her. Jordan was paid a whopping $30,000 for her company that evening and later blabbed all about Sheen's use of drugs. Since that night, Jordan was treated at Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital after what was widely reported as a suicide attempt.
Police found the 22-year-old porn star sitting on her bed surrounded by broken glass; prescription bottles and alcohol were reportedly all over her room. Kacey, who is now traveling the country making personal appearances, is calling the Chicago incident a "publicity stunt." No doubt – Kacey has learned that its easier to make money talking about Charlie than sleeping with him.
"I watched as Charlie went on his binge, the after-effects of the drugs and now I think he is back to himself and probably could go back to work on Two and a Half Men," Kacey said. "He's making fun of himself and now he's getting the attention he craves. He wants loads of attention and so I am happy for him that he is going on tour.
"I know he ultimately wants to be a good dad, that is his dream, and the kids being taken away, I'm sure hit him hard. "My advice to Charlie is to stay in contact with the ones he loves and stay busy, be strong. "The tour will be great, I think he's on the road to recovery, although it will always be a struggle with his addictions."
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Bad Grades
do you think having bad grades determine wheather you are dumb or smart? Personally, I do not think that having bad grades or only one grade determines if you are dumb or not because you can be going thru a though time and not focuse, not do work or nothing and this leads to having bad grades. Also I think that having bad grades kind of discourages some people mostly if they are working really hard to get good grades but they just cant so they get discourage and finally stop working hard.
Having a bad grade does not determine your ability to understand and know something because a grade is just a letter. Teachers use it to "make students work harder and know where they are at academically" but thats not true. For example me, im very intellegent and have the capacity of understanding something very good. This school year was a little tough for me because I was goint thru some family problems and I couldnt really foucused, I was emotionally overwhelmed and really stressed. Due to being emotionally overwhelmed and stressed my grades indeed dropped one or even two letters, but I tried really hard to get them up and most of them I did.
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Also I think having bad grades kind of discourages some people and makes them not want to work hard. In Freedom writters Veronica states "If my teacher told me how I was doing without my grades, I would pay attention in doing good and working hard." What she is trying to say is that grades are irrelevant and schools shouldnt have a grading system. Also that without grades, people can work hard and not get discourage by their bad grade. Sometimes having bad grades can affect people mentally and can cause many serious psychological problems. For example if someone has been getting good grades and suddenly their grades drop for certain reasons, they are going to get stressed about getting their grades up.
When they try really hard and that try is not good enough to get their grades up it discourage people and they start thinking they are dumb or that they will never be good enough so they stop trying.In conclusion I think that having bad grades do not determine if you are dumb or smart because you can be going thru a though time and not focuse, not do work or nothing so this causes bad grades. Also that bad grades kind of discourages some people and makes them not want to work hard. There is many reasons why there shouldnt really be a grading system like there is today in this century but I only gave two.


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This is a frankencat^.
Its skin was pieced together from the hides of a white cat, a ginger cat and a black cat.
I recognise the technique. I've been applying it to my training.
The original plan:
Thursday: 1/2 mile warm up plus 2 miles hill repeats plus 1/2 mile cool down
Friday: 4 miles easy
Saturday: 1 mile warm up plus fast parkrun plus 9 miles very easy.
The frankenplan:
Thursday: 4 miles easy
Friday: 6 miles very easy plus 2 miles hill repeats plus 5 miles bargaining*
Saturday: fast parkrun. Assuming that I can still move.
*For those of you unfamiliar with a bargaining pace, it goes something like this:
"Please may I stop?"
"If you still want to once you've run to that tree"
"I've run to the tree and I still want to stop"
"Fine, but why don't you carry on until that bench?"
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EDINBURGH COLLEGE OF ART Lauriston Place, 221 6000. Daily lOam—Spm.
Masters Of Design Exhibition (MDes) Thu 9—Wed 15 Dec. An exhibition of work by students on the Masters of Design course, featuring glass, interior design, furniture, photography, illustration, film/I'V, animation and graphic design.
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In Oceania Sat 4 Dec-Sat 8 Jan. A journey through the South Seas
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Flower Show (Forget- e-Not) Until Sat 15 Jan. This group exhibition brings together the work of thirteen international artists who depict or use flowers in their practice. The show comprises paintings, drawings, photographs, installations and real and mechanical flowers, with works by Anya Gallacio, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Michael Landy, Lisa Milroy and Olaf Nicolai. See review.
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7 Grassmarket, 229 7884. Mon-Sat 10am—6 m; Sun noon-5pm.
Inspire Until Sun 16 Jan. Mixed media paintings by Janine Jaques inspired by India and the African landscape.
6 Carlton Terrace, 556 4441. Wed-Sat 10am—5pm.
Emily Young Until Sat 8 Jan. Exhibiting at the gallery earlier in the year, as part of Summer Sculpture, London-based stone sculptor Emily Young presents a solo exhibition of new work. See review. Emma Ford Until Sat 8 Jan. Felt wall- hangings by London-based artist Emma Ford.
28 St Stephen Street, 226 5449. Mon-Fri 9.30am—5pm.
Underworld Mon 6 Dec-Sat 4 Mar. Edinburgh College of Art graduate Jon Harker explores language in an exhibition of paintings.
13 Randolph Crescent, 225 5366. Mon-Fri 9.30am—6.30pm; Sat 9.30am—1.30pm.
La Bande Dessinee Until Thu 23 Dec. An exhibition looking at the history of 'la bande dessinee', which is an inheritance of the 'serials' of the 19th century, that appeared weekly in major newspapers. Balzac, Dumas and Zola are among the authors who pularised this technique. Balzac. lJn onde A Part: La Comedic Humaine Until Thu 23 Dec. To celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of Honore de Balzac, this documentary exhibition looks at his monumental work La Comedic Humaine.
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Flop Fri 10 Dec—Sun 30 Jan. This group show of work by four young artists based in France and Scotland features the work of Nathalie de Briey, who through installations and photographs looks at the marks clothes leave on the body; Mark Beever examines the relationship between design and plasticians; Neal Beggs shows preparations for an exhibition which will be displayed in the 200 Gallery, Nantes in the year 2000 and Sharon Kivland centres her work around the Freudian Centre of Research and Analysis.
Angel face: Sculpture by Emily Young Is exhibited at the lngleby Gallery
NATIONAL GALLERY OF MODERN ART Belford Road, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon-Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 2-5pm. Cafe. A display of recent acquisitions by a line-up of big British names, including Damien Hirst, Rachel Whiteread and Catherine Yass together with a display of works by prominent 20th century artists, including Picasso, Matisse, Moore, Hockney and Bellany.
Eileen Agar 1899—1 991: A Centenary Exhibition Until Sun 27 Feb. £4 (£3). British surrealist painter Eileen Agar was the only female artist chosen to exhibit alongside Picasso, Max Ernst and Joan Miro in the 1936 London International Surrealist Exhibition. To celebrate her centenary, an exhibition of over 120 works from private and public collections featuring oils, acrylics, collages, watercolours, photographs and found objects. See feature, age ????? Elizabeth Blackad er Until Mon 7 Feb. Free. An exhibition bringing together twenty oils and works on paper spanning the career of Falkirk-bom painter, Elizabeth Blackadder. Included in the show are artists' sketchbooks, drawings and gouaches of the Italian landscape created in the mid-19505 and large-scale floral and still life works.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF SCOTLAND The Mound, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon—Sat lOam—Spm; Sun 2-5pm. An impressive collection of works from the Renaissance to post-Impressionism, by artists including Raphael, Rembrandt, Titian, Poussin, Degas, Van Gogh and Monet along with work by 18th and 19th century Scottish artists. Recently returned to dis lay is Titian's Diana And Callisto. Rena ssance Master Bronzes From The Ashmolean Museum. Oxford: The Fortnum Collection Until Sun 5 Dec. Free. An impressive collection of
bronzes, maiolica and other works of art from the collection of C.D.E. Fortnum (1820-1899).
Queen Street, 624 6200 (recorded information 332 2266). Mon-Sat lOam-S m; Sun 2-5pm. Cafe.
Art An Business Until Sun 23 Jan. The business and commerce industries have created the wealth of Scotland, shaping the country's towns and cities. This exhibition features contemporary portraits including images of current wealth creators.
Magna Brava: The Magnum Women Photographers Until Sun 30 Jan. £2.50 (£1.50). The great women Magnum photographers — Eve Arnold, Martine Franck, Susan Meiselas, Inge Morath and the late Marilyn Silverstone — show work from around the globe. Over 180 photographs are on display, which are both poignant and stunning examples of documentary photography. The subject matter ranges from Arnold's view of China; Franck's study of social groups in the Gaelic speaking Tory Island in Ireland; Meiselas' disturbing images of Nicaragua, El Salvador and the Mexican/American border; Morath's vision of New York and Silverstone's work in India, Pakistan and Tibet. This exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Marilyn Silverstone who died in September. See review.
Light Cafe Bar, 7 Clerk Street, 0131 667 0971. Mon-Fri 6-11pm; Sat & Sun 2-11pm.
Light Relief Until Fri 3 Dec. To open the newly refurbished Light Cafe Bar, artists Catriona Bell, Emma J. McCann, Ruth McLeod, Genevieve Waites and Holly Wright present an exhibition of print and photography, using both traditional techniques and digital media.
2—6 Calton Road, 557 2925. Daily 10am-lam.
Down Under Until Tue 21 Dec. An exhibition of work by Edinburgh-based photographer Reuben Paris, taken on a recent trip to Australia.
Clerk Street, 667 7776. Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm.
Jean Jones Roberton Until Wed 5 Jan. Watercolour paintings exploring colour and mood.
Maureen Purcell Until Wed 5 Jan. Maureen Purcell captures the changing weather of the West Coast of Scotland in an exhibition of watercolour and pastel paintings.
63 Dublin Street, 557 0480. Tue—Fri 11am-5pm; Sat 11am-4pm.
Brian Johnson Until Thu 30 Dec. Scottish and Tuscan landscape paintings.
lnverleith House, 552 7171. Wed-Sun Ham-3.30pm.
Absolut Open Until Thu 2 Dec. Absolut Vodka support this new exhibition of contemporary art in Scotland, open to artists living and working in Scotland. Selected by leading figures of the Scottish art scene; Callum Innes, Jim Birrell and Susan Daniel-McElroy, the exhibition includes the work of Ross Birrell, Sarah Felton, Marianne Greated, Louise Hopkins, Andrew Kerr, Michele Lazenby, Alan Shipway and others.
Landings Gallery, 100 Princes Street, 225 1501. Daily 10am-6pm.
Derek McGuire Until Fri 14 Jan. New paintings by Edinburgh artist Derek McGuire.
The Mound, 225 6671. Mon—Sat 10am—5pm; Sun 2-5pm.
The Alastair Salvesen Scholarship Exhibition - Janet Swailes Until Wed 15 Dec. Scholarship winner Janet Swailes shows the fruits of her residency in Italy, with an exhibition of new work.
29b Dundas Street, 467 3937. Mon—Fri 11am-7pm.
World's Aids Day Launch Until Tue 7 Dec. An exhibition of works by HIV Positive artists, with proceeds of sales going to the Steve Retson Project, Glasgow, The Gay Lesbian Centre, Glasgow, Gay Men's Health, Edinburgh and Pride Scotland.
Severa Rech Cassarino and Peter Booney Wed 8—Fri 31 Dec. Recent works by South African artists Severa Rech Cassarino and Peter Booney.
23 Cockbum Street, 622 6200. Tue—Sat 10am-6pm.
Postcards On Photography Until Sat 4 Dec. A major touring exhibition focusing on British, photo-realist painting and sculpture including work by Jason Brooks, Mark Faimington, Andrew Grassie, Alex Hartley, Andrew Holmes, John Salt and Paul Winstanley.
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner . . . Until Sat 4 Dec. (Upstairs @ Stillsgé Participants from Grindlay Court ntre worked with artists Neville Blaszk and Lawrence Nowosad using liquid light photography emulsion to print photographs onto plates for guests they would like to invite to dinner.
Messages From The Future Fri 10 Dccéat 29 Jan. Looking at the theme of 'visions for the future', primary school children in Edinburgh worked with artists Kenny Bean and Lindsay Perth in the gallery's new digital lab and darkrooms, to create both digital and chemical photography. See Kids listings for details of Saturday workshops.
University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, 650 2211. Tue—Sat loam—5pm.
Ainslie Yule Until Sat 18 Dec. Scottish artist Ainslie Yule presents new sculpture in his first solo show in Scotland for more than a decade.
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roline McNairn Until Mon 20 Dec. Pastels celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of the Russian writer Pushkin by Scottish artist Caroline McNaim.


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The report "Dairy Ingredients Market by Type (Proteins, Milk Powder, Milk Fat Concentrate, Lactose & Its Derivatives), Application (Infant Formulas, Sports Nutrition, Dairy Products and Bakery & Confectionery), Livestock, Form, and Region - Global Forecast to 2026", the global dairy ingredients market is estimated to be valued at USD 63.6 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach a value of USD 89.9 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the forecast period. Rise in consumption of ready-to-eat and functional foods, complemented by the versatile application of dairy ingredients, and increased consumer awareness on healthy eating among consumers, have been driving the global dairy ingredient market.
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The milk powder segment is estimated to see the largest growth in the dairy ingredients market, in terms of value, in 2021.
Milk powder, proteins, milk fat concentrates, lactose & its derivatives, and other types (milk and whey peptides, dairy protein fractions, other proteins, and colostrum) are some of the most common types of dairy ingredients. Among these types, the milk powder segment accounted for the largest share in 2021 since milk powder is a direct substitute for fluid milk; hence, used in varied applications, including bakery, dairy, and infant nutrition. Skimmed milk powder forms the core of the Hotel Restaurant Catering (HoReCa) industry. As an after-effect of COVID-19 lockdown, a clear dip in sales and stockpiling of unsold milk powder has been plaguing the dairy industry.
The dry form segment is estimated to account for a larger market share among the different forms of the dairy ingredients, in terms of value, in 2021..
Dry dairy ingredients are manufactured from either milk or whey. Milk-based dairy ingredients include milk powder, casein, caseinates, and milk protein concentrates, while lactose and its derivatives, whey protein concentrates, and whey protein isolates are derived from whey. Milk ingredients are loaded with essential nutrients (amino acids and minerals) in a dry form that is easily absorbed by the body. They are used in various dietary and therapeutic contexts, such as low-calorie food, sports nutrition, and infant formula. Milk powder is used mainly in chocolate products, bread, buns, pastries, and sweets. Skimmed milk powder is used mainly in dairy products containing reconstituted milk (yogurt, milk-based desserts, and ice creams), chocolate products, baby milk formula, and animal feed. The transportation and storage costs of dry ingredients are low, which results in the reduced cost of the final products. As a result, they are highly preferred by manufacturers. Also, they are readily available in the market and are easy to use. All these properties make them a popular ingredient form.
The market for cows, by livestock, is estimated to account for the largest market share, in 2021.
Cows are the preferred livestock as compared to all other cattle, due to the manufacturing of milk in most of the regions. This is majorly owing to its low purchase and maintenance costs. The yield of milk is higher in cows as compared to other cattle. Also, animals, such as camels and goats, have high maintenance and produce lesser yield. Majority of the dairy ingredients market players prefer manufacturing dairy ingredients through cows milk because of its vast and easy availability and easier production processes. It is easier to derive powders and other derivatives from cows milk than from buffaloes or goats milk. Milk from buffalo or goat is highly viscous, and hence, the manufacturing of dairy ingredients, such as milk powders and proteins, is difficult.
The demand for functional foods has created opportunities for dairy ingredient manufacturers in the emerging markets..
The Asia Pacific region is the dominant market for dairy ingredients and is expected to experience the fastest growth among all the regions. Rise in health awareness has pushed the market for functional and fortified foods, which is creating the demand for dairy ingredients. Manufacturers have been using dairy ingredients since they are known to have versatile functional and nutritional properties such as supplying richness, texture, flavor, and color to food products. Ingredients, such as milk powder, are being used in infant formulas and sports drinks. As the millennial population in the region is large, the demands for such food and beverages are also rising.
This report includes a study on the marketing and development strategies, along with the product portfolios of the leading companies working in the dairy ingredients market. It includes the profiles of leading companies such as FrieslandCampina (The Netherlands), Groupe Lactalis (France), Arla Foods (Denmark), Saputo (Canada), Fonterra Co-operative Group (New Zealand), Dairy Farmers of America (US), Kerry Group (Ireland), Ornua (Ireland), AMCO Proteins (US), Prolactal (Austria), Valio (Finland), Glanbia (Ireland), Hoogwegt Group (The Netherlands), Batory Foods (USA), Ingredia SA (France), Agropur (Canada), and Euroserum (France).
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Penn PilsnerPennsylvania Brewing Company
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Pair With:Penn Brewery, or more formally, Pennsylvania Brewing Company, was the first micro in the Keystone State, founded in 1986 on the historical site of a pre-pro Eberhardt & Ober Brewery. Its founders, Tom & Mary Pastorious, were instrumental in getting the brewpub laws changed in PA to allow operation of a restaurant on the site of their brewing operations.
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Penns beers have gone through several incarnations, starting originally as a contract brew through Pittsburgh Brewing Company, but then brewed on site starting in about 1989 for nearly twenty years, before being contracted again to Lion Brewery in Wilkes-Barre, PA (where my sample was brewed) in early 2009 as the brewery and restaurant closed. Several months ago, production was restarted again on site and the restaurant was reopened as the original owners reacquired the operation after having sold out nearly a decade ago.
From the beginning, theyve prided themselves in brewing German Reinheitsgebot beer which served as German brewing law until 1992—that is to say, using only the traditional ingredients of water, malted grains, hops and yeast. Their Penn Pilsner has been considered their flagship brand from the beginning and it took home a Gold Medal in 2001 from the National Beverage Tasting Institute.
The first thing I noticed in pouring the beer was the bright, copper color, which is obviously a little darker than one might expect to see in a typical pilsner. It also loses its head rather quickly, even if the glass does manage to maintain its lacing. A true pilsner, it is said, should take seven minutes to pour, as the slowly evaporating head will not allow it to be poured more quickly.
The first taste is surprisingly sweet and its apparent the brewers are pursuing a more Bavarian-style pilsner (as opposed to the paler and crisper Bohemian versions or the drier Northern German varieties). With a hoppy Hallertau bite thats rather more of a nibble, this brew could easily be considered a Vienna lager, rather than a true pils. Still, its a very nice, drinkable brew that would serve its consumer well over the course of an evening.
Id be very interested to visit the Burgh again in the near future and re-sample their new production. While this guy is a very nice and tasty brew, it would be tough to call a pilsner.
Itll garner three mugs on my scorecard.
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In response to the recent mudslides and floods in Sierra Leone, The Salone Collective have curated a series of events to raise awareness and funds for victims of the ongoing effects of these natural disasters. From vigils to live music events, young Sierra Leoneans and allies have been doing their small part to show solidarity […]Read more
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In 1991 a brutal civil war broke out in Sierra Leone, a country on the west coast of Africa. Since the war the narratives around the country has always been negative and often linked to the civil war, blood diamonds, child soldiers, amputations, sex slaves and the recent Ebola epidemic. The war left an indelible […]Read more
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We see the parents as the first educators and actively encourage you to be a big part of your child's education. From in school sessions to 'Parents Corner' support videos and training we are here every step of the way to support you as a learning partner to your child! Explore our Parents Portal below for up to date information and videos!
See the various links below to our addtional resources and support for parents:
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The flying armbar is one of the top famous unorthodox moves in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, UFC, Judo, and MMA. It is not a basic BJJ move that you simply can use whenever you are feeling love it. Although, if you decide to go for the flying arm bar submission, and most likely a lot of your opponents will not expect it.
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Moreover, like all Brazilian jiu jitsu techniques including the flying armbar, you have to drill the move several times to master it. besides, while doing this move make sure to not injure your jiu-jitsu partner.
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If you are wondering how to do a BJJ UFC flying armbar? So today is your lucky day, stay tuned!
How To Do A Flying Armbar in Jiu Jitsu Gi / No-Gi, MMA, and Judo?
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The jiu jitsu flying armbar stands among the foremost spectacular submission techniques in mixed martial arts, UFC, and BJJ martial arts. It is quick, savage, effective, and unexpected when performed correctly.
Although, the attacker will cause an undesirable injury if he could not perform the flying arm bar properly. So, be prudent while practicing this unorthodox move.
How To Perform Flying Armbar in BJJ, UFC, Judo, and MMA?
During a BJJ Gi or No-Gi, Judo, Or MMA UFC fight, the flying arm bar's set up begins for the standing position. Moreover, while you are there you may follow the set up below:
- Make sure to will manage the hands fighting and distance while you are at the standing position.
- Be the fighter who install the necessary grips for the flying arm bar. Therefore, one arm round your opponent's head, and the other hand over wrapping the opponent's arm.
- Use the BJJ action-reaction principle to cause an explosive opponent's reaction. Here for instance you will snap down your opponent's neck to cause a reaction.
- While your opponent tends to regain his or her balance/posture, you have to bring your foot and jump with one leg over the controlled arm, so it crooks into your opponent's face.
- Then, keep the controlled arm's wrist tight to your chest and slide it down.
- Finally, finish the flying armbar by driving up your hips to hyper-extend the opponent's elbow.
The flying arm bar should be performed very quickly. Otherwise, this BJJ MMA move takes tons of skill, and it can end the fight even before it starts.
Otherwise, there are many YouTube videos where you will see proficient demonstrations of the flying arm bar on unsuspecting opponents. Feel free to check the instructional video below, if you are curious about seeing the flying arm bar move.
Source: Anton Zwijsen
We hope that these tips are going to help you perform well the BJJ flying armbar from a standing position. And therefore you can use it to submit many jiu-jitsu opponents.
Have a good Brazilian jujitsu training, and feel free to give us your feedback.
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These Are the Moments is the debut novel by American author Jenny Bravo. It follows the story of Wendy Lake and Simon Guidry in two timelines – the past and the present, together and not together. It's the story of that person everyone has or had in their lives, who made a life-changing impact. However, the narrative is anything but cliche. Jenny Bravo tells this story in a fresh and utterly engaging way, with her crisp prose and deep, relatable characters.
Jenny Bravo made the brave decision to self-publish TATM alongside a publishing team she handpicked herself, from Pinterest of all places. So far, her novel has received rave reviews and has her being compared to authors such as John Green (The Fault in Our Stars) and Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor & Park).
Jenny is also the author of Kindling short story 'Carry-Urns and Stowaways', and the celebrated blogger behind the platform Blots & Plots, where she chronicles her writing process, and shares advice for writers. In the interview below, Jenny talks to Writer's Edit about her inspiration, how she created her characters, what it's like to self-publish and more…
Where did the idea for TATM come from? Do you remember a specific 'light bulb' moment?
I wish I had a cool story to tell you about how one day I tripped over a penny and then lightbulb, eureka! However, my TATM writing story was much more gradual than that. Originally, I thought of the concept in high school. I wrote a draft and let my friend read and edit it for me. Then, it found its place in a drawer.
After college, TATM found its way back into my life. I found myself asking, well what if it happened like this? And then, pen hit paper, and a book was born. (If only it were that simple, right?)
How did you go about creating such well-rounded characters? Did you use any specific techniques such as character profiling, or basing them on people from your own life?
Thank you for the compliment! The TATM crew is a pretty fun group of characters. They're a mixture of real-life inspiration as well as pure imagination. They started as concepts, and slowly grew into people that could stand on their own. (In the literary sense, of course.)
For me, it helped to just let them talk, so I did a great deal of dialogue work. I put the three girl friends into a room, and let them hang out as real friends would. A lot of the one-liners came from that exercise. In rereading this, it makes me sound like a crazy person. Note: Let the record show that I know my characters are fictional.
What was your writing process like, given the non-linear structure?
Since my novel is told in two timelines, it presented a bit of a challenge. Initially, I treated the timelines as completely separate stories, so that they had the ability to stand independent of each other. I wrote scene by scene, in no certain order, until I felt everything had been written.
Then, I said my prayers, and combined the two timelines. Luckily for me, I didn't need to do much rearranging. The two timelines each had a relatively even scene count, by some miracle, and then it was simply a matter of making the words sound pretty.
What made you decide to self-publish?
I love this question. After graduating college, I had every intention to write a great novel, find the perfect agent, and watch my book grace the shelves of bookstores everywhere. And then I found out about self-publishing, and it changed the game for me.
With great self-publishers like Hugh Howey and Ksenia Anske, it made me take a second look at the publishing game. I could tell you, I decided to self-publish so I could make more money in the grand scheme, but that's not the case. By self-publishing, I got to maintain complete artistic control, which was really important to me. I formed my own publishing team, handpicked my book cover, and ran my own marketing campaign. It made me appreciate the process so much more.
How did you go about forming your own publishing team?
In the most unexpected way possible, I formed my dream team through Pinterest. I know, it's kind of crazy. For my editor, Tanya Gold, Pinterest led me to a website called Freelancer's Union. Tanya and I became instant friends. I knew after our first phone call that I would probably sell my own hair if it meant I got the chance to work with her.
Tanya connected me with my proofreader, Miranda Martin. Then, all that was left was my cover designer. I found Kisscut Design by searching "book cover design" on Pinterest. It led me to one of Natalie's creations, and I reached out to her. She seemed so professional and her work spoke for itself. I couldn't have asked for a better, more fitting product.
Since launching TATM, what has the experience been like?
To quote my character Vivian, it feels "like [I] just ate a bowl of clouds for breakfast." Honestly, I have to remind myself that I wrote a book, and people are reading it, and they're liking it. It's this amazing sort of feeling that is really difficult to place into words.
Allow me to try. Sometimes I wake up, and I've already sold two books. Sometimes, I check Twitter and someone has tweeted me, "your book broke my heart! in the best way!" Sometimes, people like you ask to interview me. I don't say these things because I think I'm super awesome or anything. I'm a first-time author, and I think it's important to know that this kind of thing is possible. For anyone.
Would you consider traditional publishing in future?
Absolutely! I'm not sure where my publishing path will lead me. I love a challenge, and I hope that I keep moving forward in my writing career.
Speaking of the future, what are your plans? Is there another book on the horizon yet?
I have a few plans at the moment! I'm revising my prequel to TATM called 'Those Were the Days' and plan to release it on Kindle within the next few months. Also, I've started writing my second novel. It's kind of top-secret at the moment, but I'm planning a fun guess-the-writing-project game, so make sure to stay tuned for that.
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Writer's Edit would like to thank Jenny Bravo for taking the time to share her journey and insights with us.
You can purchase These Are The Moments here, and visit Blots & Plots here.


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Dear Little Sister...Speak(avoiding summertime drama)
Exodus 4:12
"Now go! I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."
Dear Little Sister,
IT'S SUMMER!! (Well, here in Texas it is haha!) And summer is a DRAMA FREE ZONE! This is a time to celebrate! So let's get all that drama out of the way so we can have a great summer with our loved ones!!
*BTW, your words matter! Let's get that part very fast. Anything you have to say is valuable and is worth being heard.*
What to Say-The Truth
Always tell the truth. It doesn't have to be said in a rude way! Just "Be honest AND kind." You can definitely do both! Saying the truth to people you love shows that you care enough to maintain their character, instead of just worrying about "if they like you." If you don't like them, at least it shows your character. Handle confrontation like a champion!!
When to say it-
There is always a time to voice your opinion. It may not feel fun, but we can all tell when that moment comes. And if not? Here's a tip!
If you are upset at your mom, maybe it's not the best idea to tell her in the morning as she's scrambling to get you and all the kids together for school. It may be better received after school when there is a quiet moment for you both to talk together calmly.
How to say it-
Always use words in a calm way. That's the key word-calmly. It shows sooo much maturity when you can express your emotions-calmly. Think of that girl screaming in the soap operas...do you hear what she's saying? or just that she's yelling? Remember, Calm=Classy!
Who to say it to-
Everyone! Haha
*Loved ones
*friends or family
Make sure that you tell them when you are upset AND when you are happy. We take so much attention on making sure we've put our foot down against people who hurt us, that we forget sometimes to praise the ones who comfort us. Just give 'em a big ol' hug and tell them how they make you feel.
For more tips on what to say specifically-visit my podcast "Ask Big Sister over on soundcloud!
But with...
You need to be upfront. You should be upfront with your family and friends, but even more so with strangers who do not know you. If someone is disrespecting you, let them know right away that that is not going to be ok.
When-Private vs. Public
Now I am sure I'll put it below, but there is a good ol' verse from the good book explaining how if your friend (or "brother") messes up, talk to him about it in private first. You always want to give someone a chance to do things right and not be embarrassed. I prefer to talk to people one on one, especially if there is a problem. I believe that eliminating an audience can make the conversation more authentic. And if it's a compliment? Also do it in private. Let them know that even if no one else knows, you appreciate them. This will help build a great reputation with the people around you.
If someone is doing something great consisntely- let people know! Hey this person is consistently kind! They are awesome!!
Always Remember...
Sweetheart you are special. You are important, you are amazing, you are inspiring, you are funny and you are valuable. You ALWAYS have the right to speak no matter where you are. You are always MORE than welcome to write to me and I will happily talk to you about anything you would like.
With Much Love,
Your Big Sister
Luke 21:15-"For I will give you the right words and such wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to reply or refute against you!"


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Friends, being a Saturday morning it just feels like the right time to sit down and enjoy one of the awesome Power Records offerings – in this case we have a Star Trek story entitled The Crier in Emptiness. Originally released back in '75, this particular story was released a total of six different times by Peter Pan Records – with the first being as part of a 33-1/3 RPM collection which also contained Passage to Moauv and In Vino Veritas. The second release was as a Book and Record which we are sharing today, featuring cover artwork by Neal Adams (Batman, Green Lantern/Green Arrow) with possibly interior artwork provided by none other than John Buscema (Conan the Barbarian, The Silver Surfer). Having said that though there appears to either been some licensing issues with both Nichelle Nichols and George Takei or someone had never seen Star Trek before – I mention this because in The Crier in Emptiness – an artist suddenly decided that Uhura and Sulu were different ethnicities. It makes one wonder if the artwork hadn't been altered after Buscema turned in the artwork for the project?
At the very least I can tell you that this particular Star Trek story was written by Alan Dean Foster – no stranger to writing books concerning the Starship Enterprise and it's crew. For what it might be worth the very first time I encountered the writing of Foster was thanks to his ghost writing gig for the 1976 Star Wars: From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker – the novelization which at the time was solely credited to George Lucas. Although as the writer stated in a April 2000 interview with SFFWorld – he wasn't upset about it originally being credited to Lucas in the least:
"Not at all. It was George's story idea. I was merely expanding upon it. Not having my name on the cover didn't bother me in the least. It would be akin to a contractor demanding to have his name on a Frank Lloyd Wright house."
Back to The Crier in Emptiness – the story concerns the crew of the Enterprise who are charting the Moran Sector, when suddenly strange noises begin to fill the bridge, almost like music. Days pass and the music doesn't cease and has spread from the bridge to the entire ship as well as becoming louder – which as you might imagine is having an adverse effect on the crew itself. Can the crew of the Enterprise get to the bottom of this mystery before they are all driven insane?


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Trenton Lee Stewart is the American author of The Mysterious Benedict Society, which is the sort of book a library assistant might recommend to young persons who like warm humour, adventures, puzzles and fun. I asked him if he would do an interview with me by email, and he said yes. So here it is.
Can you sum up The Mysterious Benedict Society books for people who haven't read them?
After passing a series of mysterious tests, a diversely talented group of four children are recruited by a benevolent genius named Mr. Benedict to go on an important mission. The first book is about that mission and the children's developing relationships; the second and third are continuations of the Society's adventures.
I read in one interview with you that the editing process for The Mysterious Benedict Society was quite arduous – was it the same for the other books in the series or did it get easier?


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Michael's Conversion BeginsPosted by Julia Gorin
Apparently, Michael Jackson has been preparing for his move to the Muslim world for several years now. In addition to sleeping with young boys, he has been saying anti-Jewish stuff, like "They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything and end up penniless. It's a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."


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Return to the crimson cliffs of the Southwest. Scale Angel's Landing in Zion National Park in Utah, surf "The Wave" in Arizona, and go all-in, with a sprint down the fabulous Las Vegas Strip in Nevada.
Washington State plays host to this mix of urban and nature runs. Sweat in the shadow of volcanic Mount St. Helens, then dodge farmers and fishmongers at Pike Place Market in Seattle.
This run tours some of America's most famous parks. Climb to a deserted fort atop the Black Hills of South Dakota, circle the jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons, and watch Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone National Park.
Explore California's Sierra Nevada mountain range, home to the awe-inspiring domes and waterfalls of Yosemite National Park, and General Sherman, the world's largest tree.


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Oh, sweet teeny-tiny kittens! Our hearts will never get enough of tiny kittens, because, how can they? Seriously, how can anyone look at this little face and not feel an overwhelming squeal about to take over?
This adorable little rescue kitten makes the cutest little sounds and our hearts were stolen immediately. Stolen with no chance of ever being returned. And would you please just look at those big eyes? Or don't, you can probably make it out this without your heart stolen if you don't look into those big adorable eyes. It's too late for us.


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Targeting revenue as well as jobs and to facilitate the visiting international yachts in seeking permissions for landing and visiting specific spots, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has now formulated a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the visiting Yachts. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands besides the beauty have most of the required infrastructure to attract Yachtsmen from around the world – a well-developed port, fuel, water, provisioning, communications, and an airport.
Andaman Administration believes that if Yacht Tourism is promoted it would result in the arrival of a large number of very affluent tourists who have yachts based in the Andamans and bring valuable tourist revenue to the Andaman Islands. The presence of many affluent tourists will also create demand in every conceivable sector of the economy leading to new business opportunities and investment in the Islands.
As per information, the SOP for visiting Yachts has now been approved by the A&N Administration and the Port Management Board, A&N Islands agencies for grant of timely permissions required for the sailing yachts visiting Ports of A&N Islands."The SOP has provisions for Procedure on Arrival, Procedure for Acceptance and Clearance, Inter-Island Cruise Procedures, Departure Procedures and other General information required for visiting Yachts," sources in Andaman Administration said. The luxury yacht market is one of the high paying professions in the world with skills that are in demand worldwide. Further, in the longer term, a fleet of yachts based in the Andaman Islands will also create demand for marinas and luxury property development.
Recently in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as is the case around the world, has suffered to a great extent in the past one year. Now, with the situation slowly coming under control and the focus is back on the revival of the economy in the country considerable efforts are being made by the A&N Administration towards kick-starting Tourism activities in the Islands. It is believed that approving SOP for visiting Yachts will have a long-term positive impact on Andaman Tourism.