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The first meeting of “India - Central Asia” Dialogue with participation of Afghanistan at the Ministerial level took place on 13 January 2019 in Samarkand, Republic of Uzbekistan, Trend reports referring to the Uzbek Foreign Ministry.
Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Republic of India, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan participated in the meeting.
The Sides noted ancient civilisational, cultural, trade, people to people links between India and Central Asia and expressed commitment to dynamic and fruitful friendly relations and mutually beneficial cooperation between India and the Central Asian countries at bilateral and multilateral formats.
The Parties reaffirmed the willingness for cooperation, mutual support, joint solution on relevant issues in order to ensure security, stability and sustainable development. In this context, the participants of the meeting welcomed the successful holding of the First Working (Consultative) Meeting of the Heads of States of Central Asia, held on March 15, 2018 in Astana.
All Sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and agreed to cooperate in countering terrorism which posed a threat to the people and economies of the world.
The Ministers emphasized the importance of developing and implementing projects, that provide a concerted solution to the problems and issues of economic growth of the countries of Central Asia based on the principles of equality, mutual benefit and respect for their interests.
The Parties expressed their intention to strengthen cooperation in order to create real opportunities for expanding economic cooperation, ensuring favorable conditions for mutual free trade.
Heads of Foreign Ministries discussed promising opportunities and areas of cooperation in promoting mutual trade, attracting investments, innovations and technologies in key spheres of industry, energy, information technologies, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, education and training.
The Parties confirmed their readiness to promote the development of direct contacts between the business community and business organizations, entering new formats of cooperation between companies and enterprises. They noted the need to promote cooperation at the level of small and medium-sized businesses, start-ups, venture business.
The Ministers stressed the importance of holding industry-specific business forums and other mutual business events on a regular basis.
The Heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs noted the importance of concerted efforts to improve the investment climate and the market attractiveness of the region’s economy, business opportunities of the Central Asian countries on the world stage. The Ministers paid special attention to the need to expand and establish direct mutually beneficial economic and cultural ties between the regions and cities of India and the countries of Central Asia and expressed their intention to contribute to this direction.
Ministers noted interest in further deepening cooperation in development of transit and transport-communication potential of the countries of Central Asia, improving the transport and logistics system of the region, promoting joint initiatives to create regional and international transport corridors. In particular, the participants welcomed the accession of India into the Ashgabat agreement on creating an International transport and transit corridor.
The Heads of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, stressing the need to develop trade relations between the countries of Central Asia and India, noted the desirability of considering the issue of multilateral mechanisms of interaction.
Ministers stressed the commitment of the countries of Central Asia and India to create favorable conditions for increasing mutual tourism flows, the development of tourism infrastructure. The Parties noted the importance of creating regional tourist routes and combined tours in the countries of Central Asia.
The Sides paid particular attention to the implementation of joint youth projects in the field of culture, science and education, sports, including in framework of the implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/73/128 «Education and religious tolerance».
Ministers expressed interest in deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation in cultural, scientific, educational, medical and information spheres by implementing joint projects, as well as enhancing cultural and humanitarian exchanges in the framework of people-to-people diplomacy, developing interaction of expert-analytical and public circles, Mass Media. The Parties gave priority to interaction in the preservation and study of joint cultural heritage and historical monuments.
The Head of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs confirmed their readiness for further cooperation in multilateral forums and organizations, including coordination of positions, information exchange, mutual support of candidates.
The Ministers welcomed the participation of Afghanistan in the first meeting of the “India- Central Asia Dialogue” as an important land link in the regional cooperation, transit of goods and energy and expressed support and commitment of Central Asian countries and India to peace, security and stability of Afghanistan; to promote inclusive Afghan-led, Afghan owned peace process and reconciliation; and to assist in economic reconstruction of Afghanistan through the implementation of joint infrastructure, transit and transport, energy projects including regional cooperation and investment projects.
The Heads of Foreign Ministries noted the importance of sustainable economic growth in Afghanistan by attracting Afghan women to participate in the public life of the country and welcomed the successful holding of forums and conferences on this issue in the countries of Central Asia.
The Ministers noted the results of the Seventh Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA VII), held in Ashgabat in November 2017, and confirmed their willingness to cooperate in preparation for the Eighth Regional Economic Cooperation Conference on Afghanistan (RECCA VIII) in Tashkent in the second half of 2019.
Participants drew attention to the significant potential for joint initiatives in the implementation of cultural events, educational and research projects with Afghanistan and expressed their intention to promote the participation of the Afghan side in international youth forums, festivals, competitions, scientific conferences, exhibitions and other joint events.
The Sides noted with satisfaction the successful organization of the meeting in Samarkand and expressed deep gratitude to the Republic of Uzbekistan for its organization.
The Participants agreed to continue holding the “India – Central Asia” Dialogue with participation of Afghanistan at the level of Foreign Ministers on a regular basis and agreed to meet in this format in New Delhi in 2020.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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As expected, on Thursday, December 1, 2016, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) filed a notice of its appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit of a preliminary injunction blocking the DOL from implementing the new Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) regulations. On Friday, the DOL filed a motion seeking an expedited briefing and oral argument schedule in the appeal. This appeal comes less than two weeks after Judge Mazzant of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring enforcement of the new FLSA regulations, which were scheduled to go into effect on December 1, 2016.
The DOL also requested that the court rule on its motion by December 8, 2016, although the court is not required to do so. Should the court grant the DOL’s motion for an expedited schedule, it would mean that the new DOL regulations could affect employers sooner rather than later. Even with an expedited schedule, however, there is no guarantee that a decision will be reached prior to Inauguration Day or, if the injunction were vacated, that the Trump administration would not take additional action to rescind or modify the regulations. For now, employers should continue to comply with the current tests for exemptions until and unless the Fifth Circuit overturns the District Court’s decision.
For more information, please contact Stephanie Olivera or one of the listed Roetzel attorneys.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Versatile mud packed with minerals.
Here in the shop we call this WonderMud. Rhassoul (sometimes called Ghassoul) has been used for thousands of years for softening and soothing, and is the mud that's used in those very expensive spa body wraps. It's incredibly versatile and leaves skin looking and feeling fantastic. You can use it as a face pack, as a marvellous bath soak and, most spectactularly, to wash hair with (be warned, don't use this product on your hair unless you're prepared for volume and bounce of epic proportions).
Rhassoul behaves in a unique way when it comes into contact with water. It forms a gel-like consistency, and it cleans skin gently and without affecting the natural balance of oils at the surface. This makes it perfect for those with very sensitive skins but, most especially, those that suffer with psoriasis. It's not just a beauty treatment, it has soothing properties that make it perfect to calm itching and help to very gently soften the plaquing that occurs in a bad attack of psoriasis. Basically, we can't rave enough about it.
Full instructions for use are attached to the back of the bag but, to give you an idea, one pot should make roughly ten face packs, at least five hair washes or three really good bath soaks. To make it really special, add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil - rose, for example, would be great in a face mask.
This bottle would make a wonderful gitf - and don't forget your refill packs!
Luxurious jars of bath salts to soften, soothe, relax and refresh.
An indulgent treat for those that like a touch of Cleopatra about their bath times.
Olive oil soap with rhassoul mud, unscented, unfussy and pure.
Artisan soap packed with kelp and spicy essential oils.

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The push that virtual reality games and augmented reality titles have received from major gaming services lately has resulted in the unexpected popularity of VR Chat.
In today’s article, we’re going to try and help you find a solution to fix the MongoError – No Connection Available in VRChat. It won’t be easy, because it’s not an error that is caused by your computer and it’s usually just a result of overcrowded servers, but we’ll still make sure to help you do everything that’s possible in order to log in to your virtual world and enjoy VR Chat accordingly.
So without further ado, let’s find out how to fix the MongoERror: No Connection Available in VR Chat!
As a result of the combination between the growing popularity of VR Chat and the security measures taken by the developers, there are quite a few unofficial versions of VRChat available online. These promise to let you bypass bans, security measures and whatnot, but are not officially supported.
Apart from the fact that you can infect your computer with some viruses and malware, these unofficial versions of VRChat are usually those that don’t work. So if you’re running one, uninstall it, scan your computer for viruses, then run the official VRChat.
– Make sure that your computer is connected to the internet and you have a strong signal if you’re on WiFi.
– Make sure that VR Chat is not blocked by your Windows Firewall (or any other Firewall or Antivirus software you might have installed).
If these things look OK, try a simple restart of your computer.
Unfortunately, the main reason for the MongoError in VR Chat is that the servers are overcrowded and can’t handle any more players. In this situation, there’s not much you can do but wait and try again later.
The developers are working hard to bring extra server power to the game and they will soon fix the problems on their side, so it’s worth to be patient just a little bit. In the mean time, retry connecting to the game every now and then and you’ll eventually manage to squeeze in.
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Amateur radio operators are all welcomed to the 3916 Tailgaters & Freewheelers New Year's Eve Party. The fun will start on 3.916 Mhz Saturday night, December 31st at 8:30 PM with the Tailgaters Net. The Tailgaters is a 'Ham Radio Game of Tag' with everyone getting a chance to be 'Net Control'. At 10PM Central, The Freewheelers take over to continue the countdown to 2012. KC0MQS, Jimmy from Festus, Mo, will be the net control to usher in 2012!
The 3916 Nets have always welcomed new stations to amateur radio airwaves, ever since being founded by W4FCW (sk), Ken Odom in 1998. Over the last several years, the net has been a popular destination for young hams, including several as young as 11 years of age.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Lambeth’s name probably meant that lambs were offloaded at a landing place here, although others suggest that it is a corruption of ‘loamhithe’, and thus refers to the muddy nature of the landing place. This was the spot from which archbishops of Canterbury took the ferry across to Westminster and it therefore made an ideal location for their London pied à terre.
The archbishops were lords of the manor of Lambeth from 1197 and soon afterwards built a chapel and a residence on the riverside. The only surviving part is the undercroft of the chapel. Shown in the photo above, the present Lambeth Palace contains elements from each succeeding century, all harmoniously integrated. The most recent phase of major work was a refurnishing and enlargement carried out for Archbishop Langton in the early 1830s by Edward Blore.
By this time, a warren of streets surrounded the palace and filled the former Lambeth Marsh, to its north. Residents worked at the wharves and boatyards on the waterfront, in small factories making whitewash or at Doulton’s pottery.
Although other bridges existed nearby, ferries continued to provide the most direct means of crossing the river until 1862, when a suspension bridge connected Lambeth Road with Westminster’s Horseferry Road. Soon afterwards the construction of the Albert Embankment erased many of the riverside yards, while helping to protect the area from flooding.
Lambeth Palace now found itself set well back from the river. St Thomas’ Hospital moved from Southwark to a site north of the palace in 1871.
Lambeth North station opened in 1906. After a long period during which Lambeth Bridge was restricted to pedestrian use, it was rebuilt in 1932. Following the deterioration of the housing stock and severe bomb damage in the Second World War, the Greater London Council redeveloped the area south of Lambeth Road in the 1960s and its former character has been lost. Other streets made way for the expansion of St Thomas’ Hospital.
The Florence Nightingale Museum, on Lambeth Palace Road, is dedicated to the life, work and legacy of Britain’s (probably the world’s) most celebrated nurse. The medieval parish church of St Mary-at-Lambeth was deconsecrated in 1972 and is now the Garden Museum.
The artist and poet William Blake lived for ten years in Hercules Road, just east of Lambeth Palace. Captain William Bligh lived round the corner in Lambeth Road and is buried in St Mary’s churchyard.
Somerset Maugham’s first novel, published in 1897, was Liza of Lambeth.
‘The Lambeth Walk’ was a song from the musical Me and My Girl and was popularised by Lupino Lane, who first performed it at the Victoria Palace in 1937.
The photograph of Lambeth Palace at the top of this page was taken by Barry Marsh, posted at Flickr, and generously released into the public domain.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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RCommandClient is very similar to RExecClient, from which it is derived, and implements the rcmd() facility that first appeared in 4.2BSD Unix. rcmd() is the facility used by the rsh (rshell) and other commands to execute a command on another machine from a trusted host without issuing a password. The trust relationship between two machines is established by the contents of a machine's /etc/hosts.equiv file and a user's .rhosts file. These files specify from which hosts and accounts on those hosts rcmd() requests will be accepted. The only additional measure for establishing trust is that all client connections must originate from a port between 512 and 1023. Consequently, there is an upper limit to the number of rcmd connections that can be running simultaneously. The required ports are reserved ports on Unix systems, and can only be bound by a process running with root permissions (to accomplish this rsh, rlogin, and related commands usualy have the suid bit set). Therefore, on a Unix system, you will only be able to successfully use the RCommandClient class if the process runs as root. However, there is no such restriction on Windows95 and some other systems. The security risks are obvious. However, when carefully used, rcmd() can be very useful when used behind a firewall.
As with virtually all of the client classes in org.apache.commons.net, this class derives from SocketClient. But it overrides most of its connection methods so that the local Socket will originate from an acceptable rshell port. The way to use RCommandClient is to first connect to the server, call the rcommand() method, and then fetch the connection's input, output, and optionally error streams. Interaction with the remote command is controlled entirely through the I/O streams. Once you have finished processing the streams, you should invoke disconnect() to clean up properly.
By default the standard output and standard error streams of the remote process are transmitted over the same connection, readable from the input stream returned by getInputStream() . However, it is possible to tell the rshd daemon to return the standard error stream over a separate connection, readable from the input stream returned by getErrorStream() . You can specify that a separate connection should be created for standard error by setting the boolean separateErrorStream parameter of rcommand() to true . The standard input of the remote process can be written to through the output stream returned by getOutputStream() .
The largest port number an rcmd client may use.
The smallest port number an rcmd client may use.
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the current host at a port in a range acceptable to the BSD rshell daemon.
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the specified local address using a port in a range acceptable to the BSD rshell daemon.
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the specified local address and port.
Remotely executes a command through the rshd daemon on the server to which the RCommandClient is connected.
The default rshell port. Set to 514 in BSD Unix.
The smallest port number an rcmd client may use. By BSD convention this number is 512.
The largest port number an rcmd client may use. By BSD convention this number is 1023.
The default RCommandClient constructor. Initializes the default port to DEFAULT_PORT .
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the specified local address using a port in a range acceptable to the BSD rshell daemon. Before returning, _connectAction_() is called to perform connection initialization actions.
host - The remote host.
port - The port to connect to on the remote host.
localAddr - The local address to use.
SocketException - If the socket timeout could not be set.
BindException - If all acceptable rshell ports are in use.
IOException - If the socket could not be opened. In most cases you will only want to catch IOException since SocketException is derived from it.
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the current host at a port in a range acceptable to the BSD rshell daemon. Before returning, _connectAction_() is called to perform connection initialization actions.
hostname - The name of the remote host.
UnknownHostException - If the hostname cannot be resolved.
hostname - The remote host.
Opens a Socket connected to a remote host at the specified port and originating from the specified local address and port. The local port must lie between MIN_CLIENT_PORT and MAX_CLIENT_PORT or an IllegalArgumentException will be thrown. Before returning, _connectAction_() is called to perform connection initialization actions.
localPort - The local port to use.
IllegalArgumentException - If an invalid local port number is specified.
Remotely executes a command through the rshd daemon on the server to which the RCommandClient is connected. After calling this method, you may interact with the remote process through its standard input, output, and error streams. You will typically be able to detect the termination of the remote process after reaching end of file on its standard output (accessible through getInputStream() . Disconnecting from the server or closing the process streams before reaching end of file will not necessarily terminate the remote process.
If a separate error stream is requested, the remote server will connect to a local socket opened by RCommandClient, providing an independent stream through which standard error will be transmitted. The local socket must originate from a secure port (512 - 1023), and rcommand() ensures that this will be so. RCommandClient will also do a simple security check when it accepts a connection for this error stream. If the connection does not originate from the remote server, an IOException will be thrown. This serves as a simple protection against possible hijacking of the error stream by an attacker monitoring the rexec() negotiation. You may disable this behavior with setRemoteVerificationEnabled() .
localUsername - The user account on the local machine that is requesting the command execution.
remoteUsername - The account name on the server through which to execute the command.
command - The command, including any arguments, to execute.
separateErrorStream - True if you would like the standard error to be transmitted through a different stream than standard output. False if not.
IOException - If the rcommand() attempt fails. The exception will contain a message indicating the nature of the failure.


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This post broadcast from the Emerald City, where yours truly attended Audrey and Matt's lovely wedding this weekend (some pics here). Seattle's gorgeous summer weather arrived early (for the Pacific Northwest) this year; it's actually warmer here than in Los Angeles. The only problem is that I have one of the worst summer colds I've ever experienced and have been hacking myself awake every night for a few hours. I'm popping decongestants like they're SweeTarts. If this is my last post ever, know that I probably choked to death on my own phlegm in the middle of the night.
Telekinesis is an iPhone Remote application that allows you to access files on your computer via your iPhone.
Red is a popular brand name for high end products. Besides the camera, we now have SRAM working on a sub 2000g component group called Red (for those of you who are non-cyclists, a component group is all the stuff that goes on your bike frame (outside of your wheels and pedals and handlebars; components include your cranks and derailleurs and brake levers, stuff like that). Always good to have a bit of competition for the two market leaders, Shimano and Campagnolo.
The rumors are confirmed: Dan Patrick is leaving ESPN. The peak of ESPN's quality was when Patrick and Keith Olbermann hosted The Big Show. He faded from view for me in recent years as he moved over to the radio. I didn't even own a radio in NYC.
Dress like Roger Federer at Wimbledon. You're sure to impress in your all-white blazer and warm-up trousers when you show up for local club match, at least until you pull your hamstring in the third game. That was some final between Federer and Nadal, by the way. Those two epitomize the peak of the modern tennis game now; compare that to, say, footage of an Edberg-Becker final from back in the day and it's a totally different game.
You think you're always waiting a long time for the woman in your life to get ready? Lián Amaris Sifuentes took it to another level. She went through the usual preparations for a date but slowed them down to fill 72 hours, and she performed it in Union Square this weekend (so close to my old apartment!). NYU professor R. Luke Dubois shot the performance on three high-def camcorders and will compress it into a 72 minute video. Dubois has used this technique before, compressing previous Academy Award Best Picture winners into one minute. Some examples are posted here (Amadeus or Titanic, e.g.). That's what it must be like to have one's life flash before one's eyes. Trippy.

industry_corpus2: Sports


text: Something terrible is happening to Sparkle City. A little girl’s colorful and misshapen crayon world, once full of innocence and goodwill, has been corrupted by a dictatorial unicorn by the name of Rainbow. But there is hope yet: a man from the real world, the Man of Many Shades, an ex-convict and unflinching pragmatist who cares solely for escaping the crayon nightmare and returning home… if he just knew how. Only the Persistent Resistance—the revolutionary group rebelling against Rainbow—can get him back to his world, but only in exchange for the antihero’s help in their war against Rainbow. But for how long can the mysterious Man of Many Shades be trusted?

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Photo books are the ideal way to showcase memories created on those special events such as weddings, birthday celebrations and new born photo shoots. They make the perfect gift and can provides a professional element to portfolios.
CoffeeTableBooks.co.za offers a wide selection of photobooks to match your every need. Covers can be created from a selection of woods, composites and acrylics, limited by the imagination alone.
With the endless possibilities and samples created during our practical run with Studdio22’s new laser machine, the Cappuccino Custom Bamboo was produced.
The Cappuccino Custom Bamboo photobook incorporates a Strandwoven bamboo hard cover and pages printed in Premium Digital Press quality with accurate and natural colours. The composition of the bamboo covers have a density and hardness component which adds a sturdiness to the book. The books are offered in either A4, printed on 150gsm premium coated matt paper, or A3 in which we use a slightly heavier 200gsm.
Through the service offered by Studio22 with precision laser engraving, marking and cutting, personalising your Cappuccino Custom Bamboo photobook has never been so easy. Cut and engrave patterns, pictures, shapes, names, logos and many more designs. It provides a custom-made option that will suit you and your clients.

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Description: A smooth combination of melodic vocals mixed with urban beats which captivates the ear and delivers a powerful gospel message.
The number seven represents spiritual perfection. In the creative works of God, seven completes the colors of the spectrum and the notes of our musical scale.
Seven is simply a number right? In fact, it is considerably more! It's a digit that symbolizes spiritual perfection. The Bible states it is a numeral inspired directly through the Holy Spirit. Only recently, Gospel artist Derrick Manning perceived the cipher and symbol of the number seven within his life. The number seven is guiding him through a ministry of muse as he taps his talent to spread The Gospel. In 2010, the revelations within “the seventh sign” are intertwined within the musical messages of Derrick Manning - also known as Gospel artist dRenauld.
Derrick’s family was close-knit, musically gifted and devoted to God. Because of this, church services would play an integral major role in his musical development. His first public performance would be in the church choir where he was exposed to the complex choral arrangements and harmonies of Gospel music. In addition, his family performed concerts, acting as a choir on its own. However, it would be at the age of seven when he would have his first performance televised on the local news show. By the 2nd and 3rd grade, he was already developing as a writer and songwriter, writing lyrics, essays and writing contests.
The Motown explosion profoundly influenced Derrick during his teens. Although his parents were strict about what type of music he listened to, the sounds coming out of Detroit were enticing. He would sneak away to cue tunes from the Motown greats such as Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and The Jackson Five. Derrick was tempted by The Temptations. However, Gospel music still held its grip on him; and another type of music was streaming out of Detroit. It was coming from the Contemporary Gospel movement of the late 70s and early 80s. The styles of Detroit Gospel groups such as The Winans and Commissioned spurred Derrick toward a dream to be a singer and a songwriter.
In 1983 Derrick joined the Navy. As he was “sailing the seven seas” he began to perform R&B while stationed in Italy. He loved being on stage and feeling the energy of the crowds. While he enjoyed the melodies and arrangements of the genre, he felt R&B was simply too risqué. His musical experiences in Italy, however, would be vital in developing his stage presence and songwriting skills. He left the Navy in 1987, but continued down the path of music. In 1999, he began performing with Gospel group Forgiven. He joined SetApart in 2001, and he continued to perform with them until 2009. Derrick has had the opportunity to perform twice at the National Gospel Music Workshop of America. His performances in New Orleans and Kansas City attracted attention from Light Records. This interest was profound for him, as it was the same label The Winans were signed to.
In 2010, Derrick launched his career as a solo artist using the stage name dRenauld. His debut album was entitled Sincere Praise. It exhibited his destiny in the music ministry to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Ironically, one review found the seventh track to be particularly poignant. “The track ‘Because of You’ gives off the feeling of a lonely man searching for something that could give him hope and protection.” Indeed, the song does expose dRenauld’s knack to be an instrument of God’s message. Sincere Praise is a smooth musical milieu of contemporary Christian, urban, and Gospel. However, the compositions also add a polished R&B mood within a melodic menagerie meant for the masses.
The Creator has plans for this creator. dRenauld’s ministry of muse aims to enlighten souls through a sonic salvation. With his sincere faith, and Sincere Praise, he now has twelve tracks. twelve “apostles.” Through each, dRenauld sends a message to all. It is one of a sonic salvation. Revelations from this seventh sign from this seventh sibling are all filled with good news. The seal has been broken for a new generation to be exposed to the Gospel, at a perfect time for a troubled world.
WALDORF, MARYLAND (02/24/10) - Long ago, twelve apostles traveled the world to spread the Gospel of Jesus. They each used their own unique talents to enlighten souls to a message of salvation. In dRenauld's debut album Sincere Praise it is twelve radiant tracks that will act as twelve 'aural apostles.' They will each have their own inimitable style and will soon span the world to spread the message of the Gospel. With a distinctive urban-gospel style, the talents of dRenauld offer a 'Sonic Salvation' through the twelve tracks on Sincere Praise.
dRenauld heard his calling and began developing his innate musical gifts very early in his childhood. By the tender age of five he had already begun to perform as a vocalist. He continued developing his muses, which included songwriting, singing, and performing. dRenauld elaborates, “I've has always known my destiny as being called into the music ministry to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Through Sincere Praise, dRenauld is ready to share a spiritual message of hope, encouragement, and salvation.
Sincere Praise is a smooth and seductive musical milieu of contemporary Christian, urban, and Gospel. However, the compositions also add a silky and polished R&B/urban mood mixed in a melodic menagerie meant for the masses. Chilled-out ballads such as “My Story” and “Touch” are laden with lyrical meaning and positive uplifting messages. Up-tempo tracks “Got This Feeling” and “Make It” tap into a divine spiritual vigor. dRenauld’s exceptional vocals are vividly apparent in songs such as “Sincere Praise” and “Because of You.” All of the tracks on Sincere Praise are original and composed by dRenauld with production help from Antonio Rivera of A1 Productions Entertainment and Al Fraser of Smoothbeatsonly.
Sincere Praise is a passionate and uplifting album. dRenauld has shown he is blessed, and willing to use his gifts to be an instrument of God’s message. The Creator has plans for this creator that has spent years mastering his muses. dRenauld now sends out twelve tracks - his twelve ‘aural apostles.’ Through Sincere Praise, these twelve will enlighten souls to a sonic salvation.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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Carrera de 45' aprox de 22:00 a 23:00.
Para este campeonato no hay tasa de inscripción.
Don’t use the chat during official Qualy & Race sessions.
Warnings are cumulative, race by race.
When the 2 warnings are reached and the penalty is taken, the warning count will restart from 0.
Habrá que echar un ojo, gracies!


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Barbara McGraw Edmondson, former Chief Leadership and Program Officer with the National Catholic Educational Association, will become the Head of School at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington July 1.
At the NCEA, Edmondson developed a vision for Catholic school education in the United States.
Prior to that, she was superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Baltimore where she oversaw 68 schools and directed the development and execution of a school governance model, revising curriculum, establishing a comprehensive teacher certification protocol, and developing partnerships with three Catholic universities.
Edmondson earned a bachelor’s and master’s from Montclair State University in New Jersey, and a doctorate in education at George Washington University in Washington.

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Our First Handstand Workshop is here!!
Want to learn how to do a handstand? Or get your technique tweaked by the master? Join our handstand workshop!!
WHO – Beginners to Intermediate Level. Anyone looking to improve their handstands from the handstand master, Aleea Newton, former Australian Olympic Reserve Gymnast and current physiotherapist at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy.
The TFCC (triangular fibrocartilage complex) is a cartilage structure located on the small finger side of the wrist, it consists of ligaments and tendons. The function of this group of structures is to provide stability and smooth movement of the wrist joint. The TFCC keeps the forearm bones, the radius and ulna, stable when the hand grips objects or when the forearm rotates. An injury or tear to this structure can cause chronic wrist pain.
Acute injuries: this is a traumatic tear. This can result from a fall onto the hand or from excessive arm rotation.
Chronic injuries: this is a degenerative tear or a tear that has lasted a long time. This can occur due to repetitive loading over a long period.
Pain worsens as the wrist is bent from side to side, and any activity that requires forearm rotation produces pain. For example: turning a doorknob or a key in the door, or lifting a heavy pan with one hand.
TFCC tears are diagnosed through careful assessment of the wrist and forearm. This involves your physiotherapist determining how your pain began, looking at the location of your pain, and how your pain is affecting the movements of your fingers, wrist and forearm. From here your physiotherapist is able to implement a treatment program.
Throughout your assessment your physiotherapist would have determined the likely cause of your pain, which movements are painful and which movements are affected by your injury.
If the wrist is still stable, conservative treatment is taken. This involves beginning to decrease inflammation and pain around the area. You may be given a splint to wear for a short period of time to assist in pain reduction, and activity modifications will be applied to movements which cause pain such as heavy grasping and turning and twisting the wrist. Your physiotherapist will assess how you perform daily tasks, so these activity modifications can be manageable in your every day life.
Once pain and inflammation have been controlled, the focus of treatment will be on strength and mobility of the wrist and hand. Mobility will be addressed by improving the bending and straightening of the wrist, turning the palm up and then turning it back, along with making sure all of your fingers have proper mobility as well. Strength exercises will be prescribed to improve your grip strength, your ability to exert force when twisting the wrist, grabbing items, and bearing weight through the wrist. Additional exercises will be prescribed for you to be able to perform your activities of daily living with no pain.
Through mobility and strength exercises given by your physiotherapist you should be able to return to sport and return to normal activity.
If you have any questions regarding your wrist pain, please give us a call at (02) 8411 2050. At Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we can give you an accurate diagnosis and treatment, to help you get back in action as soon as possible. We are conveniently located near Beecroft, Cherrybrook, Hornsby, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Waitara, Wahroonga, Westleigh, West Pennant Hills, and West Pymble.
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A 15 years old boy presents with a recent right lateral ankle sprain from landing on someone’s foot and rolled inwards during basketball. What should he do to facilitate return to sports?
In observation, the patient has mild lateral ankle swelling but no bruises. He is able to walk without pain. Symptoms are provoked during eversion and lunging. His anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is tender on palpation. Ligament stability tests (anterior and posterior drawer tests) are negative.
The examination findings suggest that he has a low grade right ATFL sprain.
A combination of education, RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) approach will be appropriate to manage his acute symptoms. In this scenario, his symptoms are able to further reduce with joint mobilisation and strapping.
Over the next two weeks, he is able to gradually progress his exercises from range of movement exercises to proprioception and strengthening exercises, specifically single leg balance and single leg heel raise. He was able to perform thirty repetitions in single leg heel raise which is clinically indicative for exercise progression and trial return to modified sports.
It is indicated from research that the reinjuring rate after the first ankle sprain within the first year is remarkably high, up to eighty per cent. It is also suggested that proprioceptive (balance) and ankle strengthening exercises will significantly reduce the risk of recurrence, and the exercises program should at least last up to two months. It is important to be aware that free of symptoms and ‘feeling good’ do not always mean the ankle function is fully recovered.
If you have any questions regarding ankle sprain and ankle braces, and need an assessment, please give us a call at (02) 8411 2050. Here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we can give you an accurate diagnosis and treatment, to help you get back in action as soon as possible. We are conveniently located near Beecroft, Cherrybrook, Hornsby, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Waitara, Wahroonga, Westleigh, West Pennant Hills, and West Pymble.
A 15 years old female Miss K who is a netballer presents with a right ACL reconstruction surgery one week ago. Her surgeon has referred her to do physiotherapy. What does she need to do in rehab?
The patient is walking with two crutches. Her knee is moderately swollen. Her wound is covered by wound dressings. Her knee extension range is -5 degrees (meaning it’s in a slightly bended position) and her flexion range is about 20 degrees, both motions are limited by pain and stiffness.
It is expected that ACL reconstruction rehabilitation to be a lengthy process. It generally takes at least six months to twelve months to return to sports. Most surgeons would provide the patient and the physiotherapist a rehabilitation protocol, but it is common to have variations which depend on the graft choice and individual factors.
Initial stage of ACL-recon for Miss K focuses on swelling control and restoring her loss of knee extension range. This is critical as it allows her to walk with normal gait as soon as possible and avoid the development of compensation strategies. Her treatment includes manual therapy, compression therapy, and inner range closed chain quadriceps exercises.
In six weeks times, Miss K has recovered full knee extension and ninety per cent flexion range of motion.
Depends on the sports type, most patients can return to sports after six to twelve months. In between this six to twelve months, there is a variety of exercises need to be covered to allow successful return to sports. That includes improvement on proprioception, strength, balance, flexibility, agility, functional strength, plyometric ability and sports-specific skills.
As Miss K is very compliance to her rehabilitation program and keen to return to sports. She performs her exercises well and on schedule. She is able to return to low level netball in nine months.
If you have any questions regarding your post operative rehabilitation or are interested in seeing if we can help you, please give us a call at (02) 8411 2050. Here at Thornleigh Performance Physiotherapy, we can give you an accurate diagnosis and treatment, to help you get back in action as soon as possible. We are conveniently located near Beecroft, Cherrybrook, Hornsby, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Waitara, Wahroonga, Westleigh, West Pennant Hills, and West Pymble.

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Faun stories, conceptual photo shoot.
How would you convey the story of a child's imagination? They can sometimes feel overwhelmingly confusing to us adults. As a child, I had a very vivid imagination. This comes partly from all the stories I was read by my father, but also from a very open view of the world. I believed many things existed around us that only a select few could actually see. What these things were couldn't be explained by science. Not everything has to be explained or proven by science. In fact, I thought science was a mask for adults to wear in order to kill imagination and to see the world as one-dimensional. I spent the better half of my youth in the woods, just wandering, exploring and creating stories. I didn't care if I was told elves and brownies didn't exist, because I knew they did. If you can't see or hear something, does it mean it really isn't there?
Let's fast forward a few decades. Now I have all the tools I need to show everyone what I imagined on my journeys as a child. Ok they are probably not exactly the same because I'm not longer a child myself, but they're close enough.
One day I was wandering in the primeval forest in Haltiala. This was one of my favourite places and only 15 minutes away from home. I could come here whenever I wanted. It was early in the morning. Leaves were still covered in dew and the air was fresh and smelled like pine cones. I was walking along my usual footpath that zigzagged its way between old pines. Their roots were bare and twisted and they reminded me of goat horns. There were pieces of bark scattered in the moss. I wondered if you could make clothes out of them. Then you could carry the smell of forest everywhere you go.
The path descended to a small opening, which was lined by young birch trees. There were enough holes in the canopy to allow the early morning sun to pierce through. Butterflies fluttered their wings, dancing between the rays of sunlight. On the other side of the opening was a solitary snag, a long-dead tree which had shed its bark long ago. It was grey with age, but wise and full of stories to tell. Its branches were thick and many and they formed something that almost looked like the decorative back of a throne. Perhaps a wise king once sat in this throne.
As you can see, there are so many different ways to interpret what we see around us and we are often so reliant on our senses that we forget to nourish our inner child. The next time you're walking in the forest, open your mind to imagination and you just might experience something incredible.
The happy photographer after a long shooting day.
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AFRICA/KENYA - Extraordinary Missionary Month: "Faith and charity to bear witness to our faith"
Nairobi (Agenzia Fides) - The Church in Kenya is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pastoral Letter of Pope Benedict XV’s Apostolic Letter "Maximum Illud", by commemorating the Extraordinary Missionary Month of October 2019 announced by Pope Francis.
Addressing PMS Diocesan Directors and Pontifical Missionary Childhood (PMC) Coordinators gathered for their Annual General Meeting (held from February 4 to 9 in Nairobi), Chairman of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Commission for Missions, His Exc Mgr.Joseph Alessandro, Bishop of Garissa, expressed hope that, Kenya shall be able to reawaken the missionary spirituality in all the baptised Catholics and endear to them to courageously bear witness to Christ in the contemporary world.
"We need to share out our faith and believe in God. Faith is strengthened when it is shared, revitalised when expressed and energised when lived authentically", said Mgr. Alexander. "We are called to be on the move, to dirty our hands in the work of the Lord and to have the Church sweating on the streets evangelising not by words but good actions that attract, acts that pulls none believers to ask for whom do you work for: our answer remains for Jesus Christ", he added.
Speaking at the same time, In Charge of Affairs for the Nunciature Mgr. Marco Ganci said awakening of the heart of the Christian and reviving the Lord who lives in us is the starting point for every true apostolate adding that, the Holy Father reminds Christians of the importance of re-igniting the heart of those who are called to bring Jesus to parts of the world where Christ is not known or where he is already forgotten.


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This workshop with Sarah Holland-Batt is on the craft of poetry for new poets, on beginnings and endings, and the poetic line.
Do you ever get stuck trying to arrange your poem on the page? Are you unsure about where to begin or end a line of poetry? This workshop is devoted to the poetic line—the basic unit of sense, breath and emphasis in the poem. Through a series of guided prompts and exercises, you will learn how to control the poetic line, and gain knowledge of techniques of emphasis, enjambment and rhythm that will allow you to maximise your poem’s possibility for meaning. This workshop is intended for beginners who are seeking to gain more control and technique as they explore the craft of poetry.
Sarah is also involved in other events at the festival. See the full program for more.


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It finally arrived, Somerset’s latest edition of Art Journaling! And it’s just as jammed packed with eye candy, techniques and tips as the inaugural issue. I have only done a quick glance through, waiting for some quiet time to digest each article.
I am very excited to have two articles featured, one on ‘Background Basics’ and the other on my ‘Shades of Gray’ journal.
When I think back to the first issue I remember all of the excitement of being asked to share my journals, and during that time starting my online workshops.
Sharing a personal glimpse into my inner creative being is a little daunting, but the rewards for doing so are numerous. Every time I hear from someone that they are now addicted to journaling it makes my heart smile.
This is something to do for yourself. It is art made from the heart for your heart. Being creative purely for the sake of being creative. People don’t have to like it, it isn’t made to be sold, it simply ‘is’.
Well, I bought some Copic Markers in shades of warm grays. Love the pens, but have learned a few things. They bled through my moleskines heavy sketch paper terribly. While I was disappointed by that, I did try them in my watercolor journal and they were perfect! the big tips made short work of this page. If anyone has experience with these pens I would love to hear it!
While I did not receive Somerset Apprentice yet, I did get the latest Somerset Studio and Stampers’ Sampler, I was thrilled to see this add appeared in both! Right next to Sharon Thomlinson’s beautiful work and we all got a little name mention. Maybe my copy will arrive tomorrow….
Here are a couple of my latest journal pages. You may recognize the lady on the left from my portrait in progress video. I finished the one on the right today and I like these ladies so much, I just might need to have some prints made to share. I used acrylics, water soluble crayon, graphite, pitt pens and my trusty white gel pen.
A little birdie posted that ‘Apprentice’ (Somerset) has arrived at their house. I’m still waiting for my copy, let me know if you get it!


text: Nicholas of Cusa was born 1401 in Kues, Trier (now Germany). Nicholas of Cusa was a German philosopher and bishop. He was interested in geometry and logic as well as in philosophy and astronomy. Nicholas of Cusa died on 11 August 1464 in Todi, Papal States (now Italy).


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This name uses Eastern Slavic naming customs; the patronymic is Albertovich and the family name is Yablonsky.
Dmitry Albertovich Yablonsky (Russian: Дмитрий Альбертович Яблонский) (born 1962) is a Russian classical cellist and conductor, who was educated at the Juilliard School of Music and Yale University.
Dmitry Yablonsky was born in Moscow into a musical family, his mother is famed pianist Oxana Yablonskaya and his father is Albert Zaionz, who has been solo oboe of the Radio and Television orchestra in Moscow for 30 years.
Dmitry began playing the cello when he was 5 years old and was accepted into the Central Music School for gifted children. At the age of 9 he gave his orchestral debut playing Haydn´s cello concerto in C major. In Russia, Dmitry studied with Stefan Kalianov, who has been Rostropovich´s assistant and Isaak Buravsky, who for many years was solo cello of Bolshoi Theatre Orchestra. Before immigrating to the United States he performed on many occasions in Moscow and many cities of the former Soviet Union. Leaving the Soviet Union was not that easy in the 1970s, and the visa application was first refused and it took a few years and many signatures from many well known personalities such as Leonard Bernstein, and Katharine Hepburn to convince the Soviet authorities to issue a visa to allow his mother to leave the country.
Upon arrival in New York in 1977, he auditioned to the Juilliard School of Music and was accepted to study with Lorne Munroe principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
In the summer of 1979, at the age 16, Dmitry was accepted to participate in Marlboro Music Festival in Vermont and was the youngest participant that summer. In Marlboro he met many great musicians as M. Horszowski, M.Tree, M. Shneider, M.Foley and many others. He played for David Soyer, cellist of Guarneri Quartet, who offered for Dmitry a place at the Curtis Institute of Music.
In the summer of 1980, Dmitry met Aldo Parisot, distinguished cellist and professor at Yale University where Dmitry spent 4 years. At Yale he became interested in conducting after meeting Otto Werner Muller, conducting professor.
After graduating from Yale, he spent two years in the artist diploma program at the Juillard School of Music with Zara Nelsova. During these years Dmitry played with János Starker, Mstislav Rostropovich, André Navarra, Maurice Gendron and many more.
During one festival, which took place in Camerino, Italy he was asked to replace a conductor, who cancelled at the last minute, in conducting the Stravinsky Octet with members of Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia of Rome. This was quite challenging as he never conducted before. Dmitry was 26 years old and that was his conducting debut.
As a cellist he has played all over the world in venues as Carnegie Hall, La Scala, Moscow Great Hall, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall, Taiwan National Hall, Teatre Mogador, Cite de la Musique, Louvre and many others. Some chamber music partners have included, Victor Tretyakov, Leif Ove Andsnes, Yuri Bashmet and many more.
For several years Dmitry has been Principal Guest Conductor of Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and has conducted many orchestras all over the world including: Belgian National Orchestra, Catania Opera Orchestra, Netherlands North Orchestra, Holland symphonia, Bologna Chamber Orchestra, Taiwan National Orchestra, Russian State Orchestra, Orchestre National d´Ile de France, Israel Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
He has collaborated with soloists as Montserrat Caballé, Roberto Alagna, Olga Borodina and performed Krzysztof Penderecki cello concerto with composer at the podium.
He has organized many festivals all over the world including Gabala Festival in Azerbaijan, Wandering Stars Festival, which takes place in different countries of the world each year. such as Israel, Italy, Russia, USA and more.
Dmitry Yablonsky is Co-Artistic Director of Gabala International Music Festival in Gabala, Azerbaijan. He is an academician of the Independent Academy of Aesthetics and Liberal Arts in Moscow, and also teaches cello at the Baku Academy of Music, since 2012 he is the Principal Guest Conductor of State Symphony Orchestra.
Dmitry has two cellos, which he uses for his cello concerts, a Joseph Filius Andrea Guarneri and a Matteo Goffriller. He lives on the border of France and Spain in a beautiful Catalan Village in the mountains, Angoustrine-Villeneuve-des-Escaldes.
On March 1, 2015 he will perform with Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra with which he will play music from baroque, classical, and romantic periods.
Yablonsky is also a conductor of the Ukrainian-based 'Kyiv Virtuosos' orchestra.
The piano trio recording for Erato/Warner with Vadim Repin and Boris Berezovsky has won numerous awards. He has transcribed and edited works for cello, which was released by International Music Company and Dover Publications. His recording of all 40 Popper etudes for solo cello was released by Naxos records in the fall of 2008 to a great critical acclaim.
Dmitry has made more than 70 recordings as conductor and cellist for Naxos, Erato-Warner, Chandos, Belair Music, Sonora, Connoisseur Society. Some of his recordings have won many prizes as, Berlin critic prize, Shostakovich´s Jazz suites recording have been on charts in UK and US. Grammy nomination for 2007 and much more.
^ "Van Wezel Sets World Class 2015-16 Orchestra Series Lineup". February 13, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.


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NASA has developed a pair of augmented reality glasses designed especially for commercial airline pilots to see during the worst visual conditions. The glasses include a heads-up display showing a virtual overlay of the runway and airport, head tracking technology, and voice controls - features that may help pilots keep their eyes where they're most needed.
NASA's Langley Research Center in Virginia first unveiled its new head-worn display system when it put out a call for an interested company to manufacture and market the device. The NASA Aviation Safety Program developed the technology while researching better equipment for use while navigating the runway, since this is when the majority of plane crashes occur. Since the flight crew's awareness of their surroundings is a key factor, the research team focused on the best way to produce a clear image of the outside of an aircraft no matter the weather or time of day.
While wearing the glasses, a pilot can see a 3D virtual overlay of the runway and airport in one eye, which updates in real-time and includes markers to highlight nearby objects, runway routes, and traffic in the area. A built-in head tracker follows the pilot's head movements as they look around the windshield and adjusts the image to their viewpoint. The added voice controls and displayed info about the aircraft itself - including speed, altitude, and direction - allow the pilot to keep their eyes focused on the runway ahead of them instead of down at a cockpit screen.
Some military aircraft already use similar HUDs, as do newer commercial airlines, but these tend to be built into the cockpit. Early trials have shown that adding head tracking technology gives pilots greater freedom to move around and gain a better awareness of the outside. Pilots testing the glasses have reported they are generally much easier to use.
The whole system is mostly self-contained and would require very little change to an airplane's cockpit to install it. NASA is currently looking for a company to manufacture the device and bring it from the lab to the marketplace. While the headset was designed specifically with commercial airline pilots in mind, NASA is looking into adapting the technology for use with ground and water vehicles, as well as possible applications for it in the military, construction, or mining.

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Treat yourself this summer to your own private lounge for your backyard with this Simple DIY Hammock Tutorial. Made using a large beach towel or blanket, this tutorial for how to make a hammock combines sewing with crafting, and is a sewing project that only requires easy sewing skills. This DIY hammock can be completed in a single weekend and has only 8 simple steps, so that you can be relaxing with a book in no time. A quick and easy way to upgrade your backyard, this outdoor sewing project is a great way to recycle beach towels, blankets, or sheets. Get ready to have it made in the shade this summer with this tutorial for a DIY hammock.
This hammock looks easy enough to make and perfect for summer. I have always wanted one to hang under a shady deck or even to bring camping to tie between two trees. The tutorial mentions leather strapping cut to use for connecting loops. This might be a challenge for a home sewers machine needle to pierce. I would choose sturdy woven webbing to make it easier to sew on.


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Fried 3-section wings tossed in choice of house-made sauces.
Ale House salads crafted with local produce when possible, accompanied by house-made dressings.
Jalapeño-cheddar cream cheese balls, breaded and deep fried, served with house-made ranch.

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Knoxville, TN – July 22, 2018: Bill Johns, MBA, MPA (also known locally and globally as The Hawaiian Shirt Guy™) has been recently elected as President of the Tennessee Valley Sportsmen’s Club, the oldest conservation and hunting and fishing club in Tennessee. The Tennessee Valley Sportsmen’s Club (TVSC) was founded in East Tennessee with its roots going back to the 1940s and even before. It has been the premier Club over the decades for being a leading advocate for conservation, wildlife resources, sportsmen, land management, and seasoned, beginning, or student professionals of the wildlife and conservation industries.
“Johns is the perfect leader of our Club with his passion, expertise, and knowledge and his local and national networks are outstanding” stated Carter Davis, a former pastPresident of the Club and retired Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) officer.
It's time for the Senate to get off their duffs and pass National Reciprocity. Sometimes the perfect is the enemy of the good. HR 38 would permit citizens, including President Trump's staffers, to legally carry a defensive handgun in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
It would also allow congress-critters to carry. We are entering an era when they, particularly the Republicans, are now subject to violent attack as never before.
Just recently we have seen Secretary Nielsen's home surrounded by a mob, and Press Secretary Sarah Sanders kicked out of a restaurant in Virginia.
Not everyone has an armed security detail like Senator Mitch McConnell. It was fun to see his wife, Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, confront a mob, but is only a matter of time before one of these mobs turns violent, and some unarmed government employee or private citizen is attacked.
Simply, a handgun carry permit issued in any state or the District of Columbia is, like a driver's license, valid in all states and the District. The permit holders would be subject to the laws of the state they are in, just like a driver's license. By way of comparison, if you have a Wyoming Driver's License, you may drive up to 80 mph on some of their highways. But with the same license, your maximum speed in North Carolina would be 70.
Let's do this, Mr. Mitch!

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Description: Advanced Hearing Care is a business categorized under audiologists, which is part of the larger category offices of health practitioners nec. Advanced Hearing Care is located at the address 604 Magnolia Dr in Aberdeen, North Carolina 28315. The Owner is Allison Hopkins who can be contacted at (910)757-0686.
Review: Advanced Hearing Care has four N.C. Licensed Hearing Instrument Specialists and all have many years of experience. We demonstrate how your hearing aids will sound before you order them. You can hear the difference for yourself. We care about you! We will find the correct hearing solution for you!
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I am currently working on one of the saddest and most boring projects of my short career. Unfortunately, this is not a joke. I am going through the massive list of children waiting to be served by our organization to let them know that we do not have the means to serve them. It is tedious and it is difficult to explain that to parents in need.
I am not required to do this project. In fact, it was originally slated to be given to somebody else. So why am I taking the time?
Because my boss gives excellent perspective. She has taken the time to explain to me why this project is important, laid out the steps to get it done over time, and also explained why I seem like the right person to accomplish it. Of course, she could have just told me to do it as she is my boss and she determines my salary, but she didn’t do that. She made it obvious that she values my skills and input and gave perspective on why this job matters to the company.
By cleaning up the waitlist, we can better serve children and be more accountable to our community. I now realize that and appreciate the task at hand, no matter how tedious. But without that perspective, I would be much less motivated.
What perspective do your employees need? Have you helped them to understand why their jobs matter? It may seem like an unnecessary extra step, but it might have a big impact on how hard they work and how they feel about their job. What do you have to lose?


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Having been awarded his Diploma in trombone by the Conservatorio di Musica G.Verdi of Milan in 1978, he then specializes in Renaissance and Pre-Renaissance music by following seminars and courses at the Centre de Musique Ancienne in Geneva under the supervision of Gabriel Garrido e Arianne Maurette.
He joins the group Las Glosas, directed by his teachers, and with them records an album of the repertoire pertaining to the Cancioniero della Colombina.
At the same time, he collaborates with ensembles directed by Lorenzo Alpert, Lorenzo Girodo - Ensemble del Riccio with whome he records an album - Sergio Vartolo and important vocal and instrumental groups such as Les Arts Florissants of Paris and Les Saqueboutiers of Toulouse. After having followed several seminars at the Conservatory of The Hague under the supervision of trombonist Charles Toet, he begins collaborations with guided by Bruce Dickey, Jean Tuberi and Edward Tarr in projects which aim to re-construct great events of the Renaissance.
He has collaborated with ensembles directed by Ottavio Dantone and Livio Picotti and recently he has recorded with the ensemble Mala Punica, directed by Pedro Memelsdorff, playing a period trombone.


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In the past, orchestras used to be of two types. The smaller-sized orchestra was called the chamber orchestra. The chamber orchestra had a smaller group of around fifty players. A much bigger orchestra of around hundred players was called the symphony orchestra or the philharmonic orchestra. It was not a strict rule. In fact, the actual number of the musicians could vary.
In ancient times there was a slight difference between the symphony orchestra and the philharmonic orchestra. Both societies had a different form of financing. The symphony orchestra followed a formal ticketing pattern. It had a set price for the ticket. The musicians were also paid according to their fixed contract rates. However, in a philharmonic orchestra, the finances were a little bit casual. The audience made donations according to their will, and that money was later on distributed among the musicians. Presently, this discretion has become vague as all the orchestras have a fixed-price ticket.
The two different names are still in use because sometimes when there happens to be two orchestras in a city, one is named the philharmonic, and the other is named the symphony orchestra or vice versa. This is essentially done just for the sake of individuality and recognition. This is just the case with the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. The symphony orchestra or the philharmonic orchestras are essentially the same.
An orchestra will be called a symphony orchestra when it is large enough to play symphonies. Taking the example of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, this requires a whole conglomeration of instruments which are: French horn, bass viol, flute, violin I and violin II, bassoon, timpani, oboe, clarinet, viola, cello, trumpet, full chorus, and solo soprano, alto, tenor, and bass vocalists.
Woodwinds which included two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets and two bassoons.
Brass which included two to four horns and two trumpets.
Percussion which had two timpani.
Strings which included six violins I, six violins II, four violas, three violoncellos, and two contrabasses.
There were a few differences between the philharmonic orchestra and the symphony orchestra, but in their present form they are synonymous to each other.
Nimisha Kaushik. "Difference Between Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestra." DifferenceBetween.net. July 8, 2011 < http://www.differencebetween.net/language/words-language/difference-between-philharmonic-and-symphony-orchestra/ >.


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The internet is saturated with articles about why you should be “creative” when it comes to marketing. You’re told over and over again to think “outside the box.” However, very few of these articles actually give you concrete ideas with practical instructions to work from. This is like telling someone to go fishing to feed their family but not teaching them how to fish!
By the time you are done reading this article, you will have several unconventional marketing tactics that will enable you to quickly create a plan of action and start implementing this plan within one week! Best yet, these unconventional marketing tactics will not cost you any money! Yes, they are free!! That’s the beauty of creative gorilla marketing! On the other hand, these free unconventional marketing tactics have been tested in the real world and they can definitely increase your sales and help you garner new loyal clients.
Have you ever wondered where the expression, “think outside the box,” comes from? The history is very interesting and serves as another good example of a very useful tip we gave you in our “Reinvent Your Marketing With Innovative Subtlety” article.
For marketing ideas and inspiration, scan the titles and abstracts of psychology journals! You can check out the new ones as they come out and spend time perusing the archives that go back for decades.
The popular expression, “think outside the box,” originates from a classic psychology experiment performed in the early 1970s that was based on an old puzzle originating in the 1800s. The experiment proved how hard most people find it to break away from established thinking to find solutions that should seem obvious. It also shows how the mind can have mental fences as strong as any physical fences.
The participants were presented with a puzzle called the nine dots puzzle. It was simply three rows of three dots arranged like the squares inside a tick tack toe puzzle. The participants were then told to connect all nine dots using only four straight lines and without lifting their pencils from the paper. These were the only instructions given.
All of the participants began trying to solve the puzzle by drawing four lines within the imaginary square box containing the dots. Only after a long time did twenty percent of the participants realise that they would have to draw OUTSIDE THE BOX in order to solve the puzzle. Most of the participants, the other eighty percent, never solved the puzzle. This is how the expression was coined, you have to “think outside the box” to solve the puzzle. The term was popularised by Mike Vance, a well known motivational speaker.
Of course, after the participants were shown the solution, it seemed obvious to them. In fact, they thought that they SHOULD have thought of it and wondered how they could have missed something so obvious. This type of thinking is what led to follow up experiments in the 1980s that revealed something even more interesting.
In the new experiments, two groups of participants were shown the same nine dot puzzle. One group was given the same instructions as the original experiment. The participants in the second group, however, were also told that the solution to the puzzle would require them to “think outside the box.” Still, however, only twenty-five percent of the second group was able to figure out they needed to draw the lines outside the box to solve the puzzle. This was only a five percent increase from the original experiment!
What have psychologists drawn from this?
Just telling people to “think outside the box” doesn’t mean that most of them can break away from established thinking and actually do so. It doesn’t mean they can come up with unconventional solutions just because they are asked to do so, even when those solutions may seem obvious in retrospect!
That’s why just telling people to “think outside the box” and be creative when devising their marketing strategies doesn’t work for most people.
Most people need more direction than that. They need practical examples and detailed instructions to help them follow through.
Below you will find THREE unconventional marketing tactics that anyone can do… and do for free! Furthermore, these unconventional marketing tactics are almost guaranteed to either increase your sales or steer you to new clients.
Please note, even though you are not being asked to come up with your own “out of the box” ideas, you CAN and SHOULD put your own spin on the three ideas below so you make them your own and tailor fit them to work for your specific business.
We’re going to tell you a “secret” that people who organise community events get let in on as they work in the trenches and attempt to spread the word about the work they are doing.
Most newspapers, and many other print publications, are grossly understaffed and simply do not have enough staff time to write enough articles to fill their papers and publications with engaging material for their readers!
When someone submits a story to them, already written and ready to go, they will very often publish it word for word or with only slight editing!
Yes, it is possible for you to write a story, submit it to newspapers and other print publications, and have a reasonable expectation that it will indeed get printed just as you write it or very close to it!!! In fact, you often end up with a very grateful editor who will be more than happy to accept and print more stories from you in the future!
WOW… sit back, take a deep breath, and let that sink in for a moment!
Think about how this could potentially be used to market your business.
Are your wheels turning now?
Before you get crazy excited and start thinking you can submit press releases containing blatantly hype about your business and expect to get these printed, this is NOT what we are talking about here! You will need to be much more finessed in your approach for this unconventional marketing tactic to work… and work well. However, once you fully understand how to do this, and you try it once or twice, this can be a source of very effective free marketing you can go back to over and over again!
This well never runs dry!
And… it does not cost a cent!
Okay, let’s look at the details on how to make this work.
First, before you do anything else, you need to put yourself in the mindset of the editor. What is he or she looking for in terms of a news story? To answer this, what types of articles are you drawn to in newspapers and other publications? What articles are other people you know drawn to? What type of articles are really memorable? What type of articles make you smile and give you that “feel good” kind of feeling? What titles grab your attention?
The articles you submit need to be of high perceived value to the editor and to the readers of the newspaper. They need to have a good headline, a good hook, a good story, and some interesting details without including so many details they make the reader’s eyes glaze over. Keep in mind that newspaper articles are often read before people finish that first cup of coffee!
The write-up you submit CANNOT be an advertorial masquerading as a story!!
In other words, it cannot be something that a reader would view as thinly disguised advertising. It cannot hype your business in an obvious way.
The article you submit MUST be written in THIRD person, not first person. This is very important so let’s look at an example so you know for certain what we mean.
Let’s suppose that you and some of your staff have volunteered to serve as chaperones for the high school debate team as they compete in an out of town regional debate contest. Suppose the team would not have been able to go without a certain number of chaperones accompanying them due to a school policy and they were having trouble finding enough chaperones. You could write up a short story about trip and how the students did in the debate contest. You could also perhaps add a bit about an extracurricular activity they participated in or other interesting details. You could also include a small bit about how at the last minute, staff from your company, the XYZ Company, filled in as chaperones so the students wouldn’t have to cancel their trip. If you run a business that includes business mentoring, inspirational speaking, or some other related field, you can write a brief blurb about this as well but take care not to make it a blatant ad for your business.
Okay, now that we have a specific example to work with, let’s talk about the difference between first person and third person… and why you should NEVER use first person and ALWAYS use third person in the articles you submit to editors.
You would NOT want to say something like, “We decided to fill in as chaperones when we found out last minute through Facebook the students were going to have to cancel their trip if they couldn’t find three more chaperones. We also felt it was a good match for us because we coach business owners on how to improve their public presentations.” The sample above is written in first person and it would never be accepted by an editor. Words like “we” and “I” are first person and it shows the reader that someone from XYZ Company is writing the article. This makes it SOUND LIKE an advertorial masquerading as a story and no self-respecting editor is going to accept this as written because their readers would not appreciate reading a story that sounds like an ad. Moreover, the vast majority of newspapers simply don’t have enough staff time to devote to revamping your article written in first person into an article written in third person.
Remember… the fact that newspapers don’t have enough staff time is your KEY advantage and the reason this unconventional marketing method works… newspapers and other print publications are notoriously understaffed, and with the limited staff they have, there just isn’t enough hours in the day to fill their newspapers with really good material for their readers. If you serve pre-written engaging material on a silver platter to the editor (and it doesn’t sound like an ad for you business), they can very quickly scan it, approve it, and run with it… and they’ll be grateful for it!
And… you’ll get FREE advertising from it!
Do you see the difference? Do you see how we snuck in a nice plug for your business?
The second version sounds like a third party person wrote the article, not someone trying to hype their own business, but you STILL get free advertising out of it. This is how you should always write articles submitted to newspapers and other publications. Never use the words “we” or “I” unless they are inside a direct quote from someone who is not affiliated with your business.
Remember, if an editor sees immediate value in what you submit, they will often print it verbatim or close to it IF AND ONLY IF IT REQUIRES LITTLE TO NO EDITING.
TIME! There are only so many hours in the day. If they are understaffed, as most newspapers are, they simply don’t have the staff hours to do much more than scan your write-up, approve it (if they see it as valuable to their readers), and print it.
On the other hand, if you save them time by providing something well written, in third person, that only subtly mentions your business in a positive way, you’ll probably make a friend who will print more write-ups for you in the future.
Now, what about other publications?
We’re not talking about national publications. They are a totally different animal with a completely different set of rules. We’re talking about the “freebie papers” and “freebie publications” that you see in the communities your business serves. If you look in the front or back of these, you’ll find the editor’s name and usually an email. If you don’t see an email, call the papers and get one.
Now, let’s talk a bit more about how to finesse this tactic to make it more successful. The approach you take with the editor is key.
You should approach the editors very casually. Do not be formal.
You do NOT want to say you are submitting a story you hope they will publish. This is too formal and sets the wrong tone.
You do NOT want to say you are a writer submitting a story for their consideration. This is also too formal and sounds like you are asking them for something rather than giving them something.
You do NOT want to say you represent XYZ company and you are submitting a story about blah blah. Again, this way too formal and they may even suggest you pay them for an advertorial!!!
I think your readers may find this interesting. Below is a little write-up and I’ve attached a great photo.
Then paste in your write-up in PLAIN TEXT (no bolding, underlining, fancy fonts, no html, etc). It’s important to use plain text so they can simply forward it to the right person who can do a simple copy/paste into their program.
Don’t send the write-up as an attachment because that would take extra steps and time on the editor’s part. You want to get them reading it as soon as they open the email.
If you use a word processor like Word to write your article, save it as PLAIN TEXT before you paste it into the email. This will ensure it doesn’t show up with strange formatting or funny characters in whatever email program the editor is using.
Notice that we didn’t try to “sell” the story in the introduction. You do not need to do this, and in fact, may be a turn off to the editor if you try. Let the write-up speak for itself. Even if it is sensational news, you do not need to say so in your short introduction. The editor will figure this out when he or she scans the write-up…. and it’s very important that THEY reach this conclusion rather than you tell them so.
Be sure to include a captivating but straightforward headline at the top of your write-up.
Do not put the name of the writer or ask for a byline. It will likely be printed with no name or simply “staff.” If you ask for a byline or put a name, your chances of having them actually print it will go way down. Getting published is not the goal here.
Note too that you should keep the introduction very brief, as we did above, so you ensure they can read it in only a few seconds. You don’t need to give them any details in the introduction because the write-up will do that.
If you don’t have a great photo, that’s okay. You can submit a story without one. Don’t just submit a photo for the sake of submitting a photo. In the example given above, a picture of the kids smiling after winning their debate contest or one taken during their debate contest would be great. Local papers LOVE to publish pictures of local kids succeeding because there’s always good sentiment in the community for this and it draws readers in and generates some buzz for the paper too. Pictures of animals and seniors are also very popular.
As tempting as it may be sometimes, you should NOT submit multiple photos. Keep it simple for the editor and submit only one. Remember, you are trying to make this easy peazy for the editor!
If you are not a great writer, get someone else to help you. A poorly written story is not going to get printed. However, that being said, you don’t have to be the world’s best writer to write a newspaper article. Also, even if you are a very good writer, try to get someone else to read your article before you submit it and ask for their honest feedback. A subordinate worker may not be the best choice for this because they may hesitate to tell you the full truth about what they think. Pick someone who has no qualms about being brutally honest. If you have never approached a particular editor before, you may want to get multiple opinions before you submit to them the first time. First impressions really matter here.
Do you sell homemade dog sweaters, raincoats, etc? Why not put together a doggie fashion show with a menagerie of pooches and invite some of your favorite customers, friends, and family. You could also do this in a public space like a park where you’d draw random people in as they pass by. Then you could submit a write-up about doggie fashion show written in first person and simply mention that all the sweaters and raincoats were made by XYZ company! You should be able to get quite a photo out of this one! You might also want to put something in the background with your URL on it so it will show in the photo but be subtle about it or it will look like an ad.
Do you run a vintage clothing shop? You could do a small fashion show featuring different time periods and have the attendees vote on the best costume.
Do you own a plumbing business? Volunteer to give a demonstration on how to fix a running toilet to one of the local civic clubs. Bring a (clean) toilet in and have someone take a great photo from the back showing the crowd and you in the front with the toilet. Now there’s an image people will remember! You could also use a bit of humor in your write-up too for added interest but don’t go overboard.
Do you sell solar panels? Arrange a free solar tour for one of the local PTA groups (parent teacher associations) of some of the homes and or businesses you’ve set up. Get parents and kids alike on the tour. Ask for quotes as people see the solar panels and talk with your customers and then include a couple of the best ones when you do your write-up. Make the write-up more about the advantages of solar and about the tour and just mention your company name as the organiser of the tour and the supplier of the solar panels. You could potentially quote yourself to demonstrate your expertise but don’t make it sound like an ad.
The possibilities are literally endless when it comes to creating your own stories that you can then write-up yourself, get a great photo, and then submit these to the editors of newspapers and other print publications.
This is an unconventional marketing tactic that never stops giving.
This unconventional marketing technique will work great for many service oriented businesses such as accountants, website designers, graphic artists, photographers, musicians for special events, landscapers, seamstresses, or people who provides transportation or runs errands.
Here’s the basic idea. You offer your services for free to one or more of your favorite non-profits with the stipulation that they have to find a certain number of PAID clients for you. The number can vary of course, depending on how much time and work you give them.
The volunteers who serve non-profits tend to be tight knit group. They all know each other, each other’s spouses, each other’s kids, and each other’s friends. They also tend to be well networked into the community and passionate about helping their non-profit succeed. If you can offer one or more non-profits a free service that will help them succeed and fulfill their valuable mission, their volunteers will automatically become a loyal supporter of you, especially if they sense you truly care about their mission. They will also be willing to tap into their EXTENSIVE network to help you if the request is reasonable.
If is perfectly acceptable for you to approach the director or another key person at a non-profit and propose a barter arrangement where you provide a valuable service for them at no charge in exchange for them finding you a certain number of paying clients. So, for example, if you are a musician and they host public fundraising events, you could offer to provide free music at three of their events if they would help you find six paying gigs. If you are a website designer, and they need a new website, or an old website redesigned, you could offer to do this for them at no charge in exchange for them helping you to find three new website clients plus a small “designed and maintained by” link to your homepage at the bottom of their pages.
This is a completely underutilised method of unconventional marketing in part because people are simply afraid to ask for such an arrangement. However, once you do it for the first time, even if you are rejected (they might not need the services you offer), you’ll subsequently find it much easier to do. Further, most non-profits are grateful to get free services because they usually operate on such a tight budget and it means they can put what limited money they have into other much needed places.
This unconventional marketing method is also underutilised because people simply don’t think about doing it. We have gotten so far removed from the interdependent barter based society we once enjoyed in the 1800s. It was a time when people really knew how to help each other out. If a farmer broke his arm, neighboring farmers might plow his field for him and chop wood for his family. People might not have money to pay the doctor but they could make him a nice home cooked meal or fix his wagon wheel for him. There was something really genuine and personal in how a barter society worked and we have definitely lost something special in the largely capitalistic world we now live in. Bartering with non-profits is one way to get some of this back so you may actually get much more than marketing for your business out of the arrangement.
It is important that you pick the non-profit(s) you approach based on an admiration and respect for what they do. Don’t just approach a non-profit with this idea because you think they have the largest network or it’s the closest one to your office or home! You need to be PASSIONATE about their cause. You need to care about the people, animals, or places they serve and genuinely like the approach they take. Bartering is not like exchanging money for services. It happens on a very personal human level. It happens at the level of your heart and soul and their heart and soul you really need to approach it this way.
Let’s look at another specific example on how this could work. Suppose you love animals and there is a “no kill” shelter in your community where you and your family adopted a dog. Your kids always beg to stop by and see the animals when you pass this place. You help out when you can. Your spouse is pestering you about adopting another dog, or maybe a cat. Maybe you have several friends who have also adopted animals from this shelter and you are really impressed with how well they treat the animals with the limited resources they have. They take the dogs on walks. They play with the cats. You’re all in heart and soul! You like them and they like you.
You see they’re having a really hard time adopting out their older dogs and cats and you want to help them improve their adoption rate. You are a photographer, a web designer, and you know a good writer who can write fun and interesting bios for each animal. You offer to design special webpages for their older pets to help them get adopted faster and then maintain these pages. In exchange, you propose that they ask their volunteers to help you find some paying clients. Explain that you’d love to help because you truly support what they do but you also need to support your family with paying clients.
Finally, after years of neglect, left-handed eaters will no longer need to conform to a right-handed eating method when enjoying America’s favorite burger.
The ad then showed a huge graphic of a left-handed Whopper with arrows pointing out all the purported changes they were making to accommodate the left-handed eater. The lower bun was being modified to redistribute the weight so it would balance better in left hand. The sesame seeds were being redistributed in such a way as to reduce how many fell off during eating it left-handed. And… everything was rotated 180 degrees to give a better grip to a left-handed person.
The response was overwhelming! Burger King was stampeded by thousands of left-handed individuals who wanted to try the new burger made just for them and even more right-handed people who wanted to see for themselves what the difference was! Many of them specifically clarified that they wanted a right-handed burger.
Of course it was humorous ad but many people were totally convinced until the next day when burger King announced it had all been a big hoax to celebrate April Fool’s Day. As people laughed about it, Burger King made millions off this unconventional humerous marketing ploy and people are still joking about it today.
You can sell almost anything if you use the right blend of humor.
Do you remember Pet Rocks from the 1970s? People went ape crazy over them for about a year and they were one of the most popular holiday gifs ever.
In case you missed that eye-blinding psychedelic decade, or you were too stoned to remember, we’ll give you the 4-1-1 on Pet Rocks.
Pet rocks were the genius of a Gary Dahl who was the creative director of an advertising agency. He got the idea after hearing people in a bar complaining about their pets. He began to muse that pet rocks don’t need food or water. You don’t have to walk them or pick up their poop! And.. they never die on you! They can be your friend for life.
Pet Rocks sold like hotcakes. In fact, about 1.5 million were sold at around $4.00 a piece, making Gary Dahl a millionaire in less than a year. The rocks only cost him a penny a piece and the packaging and straw was dirt cheap as well so most of the $4.00 was pure profit.
Humor sells — case closed!!
Look for unconventional ways to use humor to market your products and or services. If you are not the type of person that is a natural born humorist, that’s okay. You can be the note taker. Put together a brainstorming group of your friends and family. Tell them they are your “humor consultants” and give them full authority to razz on your products and or services and give you the zaniest ideas they can think of. Bring in samples of your products or lists of your services for inspiration. If you have brochures or other literature, bring those along too. Show your humor consultants your website too.
Just like Gary Dahl had his inspiration while sitting in a bar hanging out with a bunch of people joking about their pets and feeding off each other, the social dynamics of your brainstorming group will generate plenty of humorous ideas for you. We are after all the funniest of the primates with the ability to crack each other up once the group gets going. The key to success is to keep your group happy with plenty of fun delicious food (make your pizza with traditional and weird toppings?), and maybe even make them a bit giddy with some special cocktails. Then let the ideas run wild!
We’d love to get some feedback and hear success stories on how these ideas work out for you!


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Over the last two weeks I've had two weddings in two different cities, followed by a week abroad. It's all been very hectic, but I'm finally getting round to some asian fashion updates for you, starting with a review of my new outfit from Raishma's 2014 Ready To Wear collection.
I got some positive feedback when I posted a teaser pic of the outfit on Twitter last month, read on to see how I wore it!
First of all, I was surprised at how glitzy the outfit was when I received it. It looked sparkly enough in the pictures on the website, but in person it really had so much more "wow" to it.
When holding it up in your hands, the outfit feels quite heavy, but once I had it on, it felt really comfortable, the inside lining is a soft stretchy fabric and prevented any itchiness which can sometimes occur with outfits which have this much detail on them.
When it came to wearing it for the wedding, I was tempted to add some more sparkle with big jewellery and accessories, but as it was an evening event I thought I'd go for more of an understated look. I decided to let the dress shine and all I wore was my pearl ear cuff from Strand of Silk.
I can't wait to wear this again, maybe at a non-asian event next time!
Raishma also have this outfit in "champagne" colour, check it out here, both are priced at £175. It's worth following Raishma on Twitter to get updates on discounts and sales.
I was provided the outfit as a gift from Raishma.co.uk for this blog post but the views expressed here are my own opinions.