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It has been a journey of sorts ever since - undertaken to rediscover the self, redeem faith, redefine music, recreate every beat and most important of all, to rebel. The significance of being a traveller here isthat one ends up being a bohemian as well, "It isn't following but making and even breaking one’s own ideologies, trends, rules, conventions…just the way doing rap in Punjabi helps me establish the meaning of being bohemian. It goes far beyond the literal meaning," asserts Bohemia, the renowned Punjabi rap star from California as he spells out the reason behind his name. He is in town to promote his latest album, Da Rap Star.
If Bohemia's name was the topic of discussion for some time, even his rap partner J Hind's was. With tattoos of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his arm and a name like that, we guessed the strong patriotic streak in him, which he affirms, "Just like any Indian, I love my country too." J Hind feels in the USA, this all helps him to prove how great is India, "These symbols make me feel as the representative of my country, and its history and culture."
Every decision of his life till now proves him to be one, "Choosing Punjabi for the lyrics of my songs helped me express my views better. And choosing rap, a music genre devoid of melody, of any layers that can hide shortcomings in a singer's talent or compositions, helped me be honest and perform my best."
For him definition of rap music is, "A music without pretense, where all that matters is voice and lyrics. A music which is bohemian and, in all senses, is me." Now that's Bohemia!
With this perception, it was natural for him to compose music and pen down lyrics himself. But there was another reason too, "It made me stick to my culture. I don't deny being 'Americanised' but I inherit a background that I cannot forget. Singing desi rap connects me and even people from this subcontinent to their roots." The popularity of his albums, Vich Pardesan De and Paisa Nasha Pyar bears a testimony to the fact.
Of late, among thousands of fans across the world, he found one in Akshay Kumar and vice versa, "He is a great actor and a person for he is the one making efforts to rope in international stars and take Bollywood to people in the West. I was awed by his humility when he requested me to sing for his movie". However, the flicks’ failing at the box office hasn't changed his opinion, "Akshay doesn't believe in adhering to the tested success formulae. He keeps on experimenting with his movies and every experiment does not end up in an invention. With time, things will eventually work out." Having sung rap songs for Akshay's film Chandni Chowk to China, 8X10 Tasveer and a rap number in Priyadarshan's upcoming flick, De Dana Dan, he is all set to do more Bollywood projects.
His life history too reflects a rebel's streak in him, "While in tenth standard when my brother and friends used to play out, I preferred to listen to Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi, learn harmonium and read poetry by Mirza Ghalib", he goes on to recite his favourite couplet, Hazaron khawishen aisi….
Born in Pakistan as David Roger, he moved to the USA when he was 12, thus it was natural for him to get influenced by the western and eastern music genres, "I loved listening to the old Indian music and liked the style of rap music. That formed the genesis of my becoming a music lover." And then the amalgamation happened.
After having achieved a lot, he still aims to remain focused on his ultimate goal, "I will always strive to be original just the way Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was at sufi, Gurdas Mann and Malkit Singh are in Punjabi, Jagjit Singh in ghazals, Lata Mangeshkar in Hindi music and Eminem is in rapping. Wish Bohemia would be the original in desi rap!"
A round of rallies, padyatras and press conferences are not enough for politicians. They need someone who can polish up their image and sell it 'smartly,' such that it is bought by all and sundry. Enter, the public relations (PR) professionals, experts in packaging and marketing.
This time, the politicians have taken a new route to image- building---PR professionals, who can source them with innovative ideas for campaigning, equip them with the facts, spruce up their lifestyle (for a given period) and market them as the most trusted brand. The tricity has a number of PR professionals doing the needful for their netas.
Says P.K. Khurana, who works in coordination with Kehar Singh Koundel, Davesh Moudgil and Dheeraj Jain to give a positive spin to Satya Pal Jain's image. From framing press releases, organising press conferences, to guiding them on what to say, what not to say, what issues to focus on, these people take care of the 'political branding' of the leader.
"In earlier days, a marriage in the family would keep all members on their toes. Now, people hire caterers to facilitate marriage preparations. In the same way, PROs help to make the politicians' work easier, so that they can concentrate on important issues, rather than drafting releases or taking calls," he says.
Now, what does this strategy planning encompass. "It includes a complete media training programme, sending SMSes, direct mails, working on jingles, video and audio CDs, advising them on issues, guiding them on what they should wear, how they need to carry themselves in public and at press conferences," offers Khurana. He explains further, "We have regular brainstorming sessions, where we come up with ideas and then unanimously decide on the feasible ones. This time, we have come up with a slogan: Dil ki suniye, Bhajpa chuniye. In addition to this, we have companies who send regular SMSes on behalf of the party candidate, giving information on anything new on the blog, or sending greetings on a festive occasion."
Of the numerous things that they need to work on, improving the brand image is their main task. Vineet and Navnit Joshi from Trivani Media, who are working for a good number of SAD-BJP candidates, say, "Our work can be defined as a third-party endorsement programme, wherein we take care of umpteen things, in order to promote the positive image of the leader and the party," offers the duo.
They focus and work on the word 'innovation.' We come up with wacky, out-of -the box ways to woo the voters. For instance, we will send a message through kite flying and parachute, wherein leaders will appeal to the public through these props. The two also feel that the role of PR professionals in political brand building is growing. "A well-drafted publicity campaign can do a lot of benefit to the leader," remarks Navnit.
There is no way that politicians can ignore the role of their image builders, for everyone wants to sell an absolutely neat image.
Priyanka, who looks after RJD candidate Haffiz Anwar-Ul-Haq's PR, defines it as a confidence-building exercise. "My job is to work on the strengths of my client, such that the voters take a liking to him," says Priyanka. At the same time, she also feels that the major challenge is to beat old, repetitive ideas. " I have to think differently from the rest, as this will reflect on my leader's image.
What challenges do these professionals face? Narvijay Yadav of Specttrum PR, who is working for the BSP candidate, Harmohan Dhawan, finds getting the 'right media coverage' a challenge.
Bollywood doesn't shy away from experimenting and filmmakers are always game to bring about changes in the industry to yield better results. After multi-starrers and director duos, hiring multiple composers for one movie is the latest trend in filmdom.
Recent releases like Firaaq, Aloo Chaat, Aa Dekhen Zara, Raaz - The Mystery Continues, Golmaal Returns, 8x10 Tasveer and Sikandar among others had multiple composers for their soundtrack.
"There are different situations in a film and each situation demands a different genre of music. The composers today are not as dynamic as yesteryears music directors like Shanker-Jaikishan, S.D. Burman and R.D. Burman. So in order to have different melodies for diverse scenes, different composers are roped in," Mukesh Bhatt, producer of Raaz..., said.
"More composers add different flavours to the album," added Bhatt, who roped in Raju Singh, Sharib Sabri, Toshi Sabri, Gourov Dasgupta and Pranay M. Rijia to create music for his hit thriller.
But Piyush Jha, director of Sikandar, said that bringing in more than one music director for a project doesn't mean that a filmmaker doubts any composer's capability.
"It's not that a composer is not capable of giving good music and that's why you sign more music directors. It is just that like one lyricist has a different thought process and approach from the other, similarly all composers have particular styles as their forte," said Jha, who has earlier made films like The King of Bollywood and Chalo America.
"Also there is no harm to try various composers for your film. Different people bring different inspirations to a film, like all actors bring varied energies to the project. Its a good trend that adds freshness," he added.
While filmmakers rope in more than one composer to give their movie and added flavour, some composers too feel that working with others for the same soundtrack helps in churning out a healthy cocktail of songs.
"Working with other composers for a film definitely helps since everyone gives their ideas and their inputs towards the music of the film. This helps make the soundtrack better," said Uday of composer duo Justin-Uday.
In such an arrangement, is their scope for creative freedom?
"There is no confinement. Everyone knows what to do and works according to that. There is no overlapping," said Sharib, one of the composers of Raaz 2.
Uday also said there was no problem working with other composers. "When you work with others on a film, you get ample creative freedom and breathing space. This is never a problem as such. As long as you are getting the credit of what you have done, there is no problem," he said.
But there are some who don't believe in this concept at all.
"We don't do multiple-composer films. We are willing to be part of only OST (original soundtrack) compilations, where we retain full ownership of our songs," said Vishal Dadlani of composer duo Vishal-Shekhar.
She may no longer be the face of brands like Coca-Cola and Nakshatra diamond jewellery in India, but Aishwarya Rai is still riding high on successful and long-standing international endorsements.
Aishwarya has completed nearly a decade of endorsing Swiss luxury watch brand Longines and international soap Lux. She has also been the brand ambassador of global haircare brand L'Oreal since 2003.
Noted ad-man Prahlad Kakkar says Aishwarya is sought by well-known brands because she is more than just an actor and is often perceived as an ambassador of India.
"Aishwarya was never a big or major endorser of Indian products. She has an impressive list of international brands to her name and that's because she is not just an actor who can be judged on hits and flops, but the fact that she is a representative of the Indian woman and is an ambassador of the country," Kakkar, who made her famous as Sanju in a 1993 TV commercial for Pepsi, told said.
Even representatives of the brands that Aishwarya endorses feel she adds a new dimension to their products.
"Aishwarya has been associated with us since 1999 and it is a big help. Not only in this country but also globally," Charles Villoz, vice president (sales) of Longines International, had earlier said.
"People across the world love Bollywood films and they go housefull. Wherever we have travelled (with Aishwarya) the response has been overwhelming. She is a global face and we would like to continue this association as long as possible," Villoz said.
For Aishwarya, who has made her presence felt internationally through English language films like Bride and Prejudice, Mistress of Spices, Provoked and Pink Panther 2, signing films and endorsements has been a very selective affair.
When she was approached to promote L'Oreal's skin whitening cream, the beauty queen-turned-actor refused as she didn't want to endorse such a product especially in India, where one's skin colour is an issue, said a source close to Aishwarya.
"Whether it is films or endorsements, I am - and have been - very selective about my work. I take up work which suits me and fits in my schedule," Aishwarya had said earlier.
"I don't take projects that I cannot handle because I believe in totally fulfilling the commitments made by me," she added.
Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat joined the league of Hollywood celebs including Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Victoris Beckham, David Beckham and Paris Hilton, after a Hollywood milkshake was named after her. Mallika, who visited Millions of Milkshakes in West Hollywood, has been honored with her very own milkshake called the Mallika shake, reports Contactmusic.
The Mallika shake includes blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, and chocolate sauce.
To make the shake more appealing, it has been topped with whipped cream.
Actor-director Rohit Roy is all set to step into Amitabh Bachchan's shoes for the Bengali adaptation of 1973 hit film Abhimaan, best remembered for its songs like Teri bindiya re and superlative performances by the Big B and Jaya Bachchan.
"I'm doing a major project called Pa Ma Ga Re Sa, which is a modern musical love story. It will be my first Bengali film and it is special because it is based on Abhimaan. It is basically an adaptation of the film," Rohit said.
"The film has Gauri Karnik, who was seen in Sur before. And former Miss India (Earth) Reshmi Ghosh will be seen as the other woman. It is being directed by Surajit Dhar," he added.
The first schedule of the film has already been shot and Rohit, who has recently stepped in as the host of the third season of TV dance reality show Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa, will soon head to Kolkata to shoot a few more scenes of it.
Rohit has joined Jhalak... midway and is co-hosting the show with TV actor Shweta Tiwari.
"This show is very close to my heart. I watched the first season, hosted the second and now I'm hosting the third mid-way. I think even the producers have grown to like me and I'm really excited to be back on the host's seat," he said.
On the Bollywood front, the actor has a bouquet of films like Mittal Vs Mittal, Apartment and Alibaug in his kitty. And the actor, who had made his first stint with the arclights with popular TV show Swabhimaan, is excited about essaying different roles in each of these movies.
In 'Mittal Vs Mittal, I'm playing an abusive husband to Rituparna Sengupta, in Jagmohan Mundra's Apartment, I'm playing a very jovial, guy-next-door sort of a role and in Alibaug, my role is of a doctor who cheats on his wife. As an actor, I can't draw a line and decide a set kind of roles that I want to do, I have to be diverse and I am enjoying doing it," said Rohit, who also featured in hit film Shootout At Lokhandwala.
Besides this, he is also toying with the idea of scripting his next directorial venture, which will be a remake of Basu Chatterjee's 1981 classic Shaukeen.
Chatterjee's film, about the adventures of three old men in Goa, starred Ashok Kumar, Utpal Dutt and A.K. Hangal, but Rohit's "grand wish list" for the cast of his "glamorous" version of the film includes Rishi Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah and Boman Irani.
"We are trying to finish the scripting of this mad comedy. Though the idea of the film will be based on Shaukeen, the reason for their adventures would change and the setting would be more glamorous - maybe they would go to Las Vegas instead of Goa.
The only tryst with anything remotely close to 'farming' or need we say 'planting', Gaurav Sahai ever hadwas potted plants at his home. As we know, sooner or later, things you have your heart in, do come to your corner of the world. For Gaurav, it came in the form of a 'satisfying and experimental happening', and he named it Sattva. Before he digs into his 'heart’s calling', he cheerfully gives a low down on the process behind it, in a fast forward mode. "I have lived with this guilt of using too much paper and wood for our lifestyle," says Gaurav, who has enjoyed his share of swanky offices, travel, time- pressed living of the corporate world (He's done his business management from US).
In the series on incidents happening in his life, he happened to read how Mahatma Gandhi managed to provide a self-contained set up through two farms, where people lived in equilibrium with the nature. "Bang on, something I wanted to do," Gaurav puts in.
And without getting into the ifs and buts of the this self- proposition, farming, Gaurav went ahead to plant community trees for a park in Panchkula. From here he graduated to planting just about everything 'organically' on one of his friends farm in Landara. "Now, I know this where my heart was," he flashes a contended smile.
Gaurav and his wife Vandana Babbar grow almost all kinds of seasonal vegetables, winter and summer, pulses, fruits, exotic veggies such as broccoli, cherry tomatoes, celery on the farm. The produce is free from the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Sounds healthy? But, the behind the scene, it was a story of challenges, tough grind, uncertainty and skepticism. "The first season was a beautiful disaster," smiles Gaurav. "What made it so was unskilled labour, absence of good organic produce, pests, weeds, getting a good produce with the minimum use of machines, no labour for home delivery, little information on organic farming on Internet … loads of other things." "I don't peep too much in the future," he offers, "we are still taking each day as it comes." Presently Gaurav, grows the organic stuff on 2 acres of land, which can feed 30 families.
On Sattva? "It's a community of people who want to eat healthy. Anyone who wants to fall in this league can be part of Sattva through farmsattva@gmail.com. Here, we will provide an assortment of organic veggies, fruits, pulses at your doorstep as per your demand and choice, explains Gaurav, who also feels that mandi's do not give the true of the produce to both farmers and buyers. "I can also sell the produce at mandis, but I don't want to do so, because, I want people to know who is growing the organic produce for them. I will also want to know where the stuff is going. And for this, we ask our members and others to come to the farm, see what we are doing, plant seeds, having a good time with kids and go back thinking healthy."
When some heavy-duty medical jargon; epidermis, stratum germinatum trans epidermal water, stratum corneum, microbes, glands etc etc enter the lecture dais, don't automatically believe it's anatomy! Neither a class on immunology nor a thesis presentation on tissue culture. The hospitality industry aspirants at Flying Cats-8, are out to study the basics of grooming-skin and hair care.
"They need to be taught the technical aspect also, like how the formation of skin takes place to help them know better," clears out Esther Kinder, Keune expert, Holland based academy. While the physiotherapist by profession is busy telling students the finer nuances of skin, there's just enough time to catch up with Wasim Ahmed, technical educator, here for the one-day session too. "I'll be teaching them what hairstyles to follow, the problems, how to take care on a regular basis, maintain them, of course followed by the practical," he says. A lot actually goes into deciding that perfect hairstyle, beyond the obvious eyes, ears and aesthetics of the face. "While deciding hairstyle for a person we keep in mind the profession, the personality, over all structure," he says while agreeing, the grooming is not a one-day affair. "Whatever we'll be teaching them, needs to be incorporated. There's a difference between tips and practice, the earlier can be given in a few hours while the latter needs to be continual process," he signs off not before busting 'the myth' amongst Indian women. "Too much of henna is not good, it dries your hair, it's a fixation in this country and not one stop solution to all the problems."
Meanwhile, the students in the adjoining hall are just as they were left- all eyes and ears. This time, they've reached the circular motion in which products need be applied on face. Boys in tow too, with creams on their faces! "When it comes to hair, simplest of shampooing and conditioning is the key to best looking hair," advises Esther. "Have you ever seen a painter at work? He doesn't straightaway start painting, without first working on the base and making the surface ready for coat." The tried tested since granny's era formula of cleansing, toning and moisturising is still going strong. "They are essential and astonishing, apart from this apply rose water twice a day, once in morning and see the difference." Let's see.
Panorama '09, an event at the Government Art Gallery and Museum-10 was all about children with special needs. An initiative to explore and enhance their potential the event consisted of a mélange of events that helped the children to exhibit their creativity and innovation.
An event with a difference, it catered to a special audience and set out to provide a unique experience to the special children, which included the visually impaired, deaf, mute and the underprivileged.
Da Milano, the luxury brand, has launched its luggage collection 2009. Crafted from the finest Italian leather, the luggage collection comprises of leather strolleys, overnight bags, travel handbags, passport cases and toilet bags. An essential wardrobe accessory; this collection of sophisticated travel accessories convey polish, finesse and subtle luxury.
Da Milano's collection of travel luggage and strolleys is immaculately designed and detailed to perfection. The luggage is crafted from smooth textured Italian leather that has a subtle sheen. Fashionable, functional and sturdy, the travel gear is designed with multiple pockets and compartments to store all you're essentials. This enviable collection is a must have for all those who want to flaunt their luggage this holiday season! So whether on a luxury vacation at your favorite ski resort or cruising down the Mediterranean, the collection is an ideal travel companion.
Versatile and unisex, the collection is designed for fashionable men and woman. The collection showcases vibrant spring-summer colours ranging from burgundy, mustard, olive, royal blue, white, grey, beige, black to brown.
Make up moves towards a natural look. The dewy look is in for the younger lot, light tinted moisturizers finding favour, rather than foundation, both for day and night, with less shine for the night. Heavy foundations and shine on the face are definitely out. Look for a matte finish on the skin, if you want to be in. The aim is to project a sheer skin texture.
Eye make-up trends favour less mascara and coloured eye pencils for lining the eyes, like browns, burgundy and purple, with a smudged and smoky look. No harsh lines. Or go for colourful shadow at the lash line. For eye-shadow too, purple tones are becoming popular - like lilac, mauve and purple itself. Full, brushed up eyebrows find favour. Eye make-up is heavier. Eye liner is thicker on upper eye lids and extended outwards and slightly upwards. The eyeliner is thicker in the middle of the eye, like the 70s look. For the lower eyelids, a lighter effect is in, using eyeliner and then smudging it with a little shadow.
Frosted sheen, gloss, or shimmer, stay popular for the lips. Lip liners match the lipstick -no obvious darker outline around lips, as in the past. In other words, the "lip-lined" look is out. Red and shades of red have made a comeback and will stay in vogue in lipsticks. Shades of red, like cherry, rose, plum and red itself are in fashion for the night. Lilac, mauve, soft pinks and rose find favour for the day. Orange is out. For the night, specially gala nights, bright metallic colours and glamorous lips are in. As for nails, pinks will be out and dark colours will be in, like burgundy and chocolate brown.
Mineral make-up has been in during recent times. It is based on loose powder, which does not contain perfume, alcohol, mineral oil, dyes, etc. The texture of mineral make-up is lighter, so it gives the skin a translucent quality, instead of a heavily made up look. The ingredients in mineral make-up are said to have sun-protective benefits too, apart from nourishing the skin. We have used 24 Carat pure gold in our Pot of Gold Foundation, which gives the skin a natural golden glow. Many of the minerals used in mineral make-up, like zinc oxide, are said to have healing benefits too. Gold, for instance, rejuvenates the skin and protects from oxidation damage.
The main trend that is influencing beauty is the view that looking beautiful is not just a matter of make-up, hairstyle or trendy clothes; fitness too plays an important role. Beauty care in coming years will strive for a radiance that comes from sheer good health, with energy, vitality, a slim and supple body and self-confidence. The key to beauty will be "feeling good and looking great."
No flowery words, no jingles, jazzy introduction, impressive preface, catch lines, attention-grabbing gimmicks, nothing doing. When you write for causes, words fall short, inapt, perhaps this anecdote pulled out from the website of one of the NGOs itself might help.
A man, once walking by the beach, sees starfish washed ashore. Fearing they'd die on being exposed to first rays of sunlight, he picks them all up and starts throwing them back into the sea. Another man passing by asks the logic behind his endeavour, 'What difference does it make? There are millions of starfish, how many would you save?' The previous man picks up yet another, takes two steps, flungs the star fish back into the sea and says, 'It makes a difference to this one'.
If you thought that was all we had, here's a dose on the other active social groups that are making a statement with their cause camaraderie. Mitra, a social group from UIET, actively came out to support the recent Earth Hour celebrations. It has been around for long and well, managed funds through a rather fun-way, like tambola games and organising cultural events.
Their name spells it! And puts their purpose and nature beyond obvious. Anyways, Youth United, a student NGO formed in 2006, already brags of 50 active members, 100 volunteers, two chapters; Chandigarh, Delhi with one in Patiala soon to be opened. They don't come without their share of problems, "Frankly speaking, funds are a problem. We have a very hand to mouth existence, but for each event we somehow manage," says Saloni Bajaj, vice president Youth United. Their latest effort, Smiling Future, focuses on kids from underprivileged background.
"In one of the events, we had thousand forms filled from houses in Colony no. 5, talking of several problems. Drugs and education came out to be the biggest one." She adds, "Right now we are focusing on the NGO part of the organisation." Focusing also includes picking up stumbling blocks spread in the way. "Apart from the paucity of funds, there's not much support from the administration. But yes, Chandigarh Police has been very supportive." Why don't you go; add to their list of supporters?
BIMAD- it isn't just some fancy nomenclature for a group of idealistic youngsters. Every alphabet counts; 'because I make a difference' came into being for exactly the same reasons and of course the madness to route out wrong. "We were a group of vella college people, would discuss flaws in society. While everybody wants change, how many themselves be the change," questions Garima Bhayana of U.I.E.T. The student initiative of 8-10 founder members is the newest on the block; registered as late as May last. The non-profit, self funded registered as a Society organisation's not limited to a single cause. "We work on diverse issues, it could be eve-teasing, environment, not wasting water…" she clears the air.
No wonder, the projects take them to schools, colleges, wherever, but the 1800 strong volunteer team's not been a smooth sailing. "Funds are a problem, at the end of the day you need fuel to run your car. We do not have dearth of ideas, but even after running there's been no sponsors," apprises Jaskaran Singh Arora, 3rd year U.I.E.T student, founder member, and the mind who came up with the name. He recalls, "Once we had to put stickers, 'Please switch off the tap, it doesn't take long' above taps at public places, but we did not get permission from the MC on the grounds of defacement."
In the meantime, the guys have things in place to ensure continuity, "When we got together, we made sure a lot of first year people joined us, so by the time we pass out and they get to take the reins." Live long!
Not that there weren't tree plantations drive, 'don't waste water' kinda campaigns happening earlier, but the need to improve environment with a 360 degree approach catalyzed the dawn of Environment Saviors. "We wanted to do something about the environment, same time not restrict our activities and take a holistic approach to problems," says Brhamesh Alipuria, from UIET. "We took up Earth Hour project wherein we publicised on the net, spread awareness about the issue, involved media." The eight-member organisation though has not been formally launched but is open to volunteers. "Our exams are on, so our next project's going to be on paper management," he adds.
Here's a student initiative that started on the concept of think global, act local and giving a meaning to it. AIESEC, an entirely student managed organisation, has amalgamated corporate and social responsibility into one. "We have diversified our work into three core areas- corporate development, public development and education," says Akkriti Bhatt, vice president, communications and information management. Their burning issues? "We have undertaken various projects like Genesis and ASK in HIV AIDS programme, Footprints for child rights, Pragati in rural and community development, Project Conserve on environmental issues. Our corporate projects include Eureka and Pheonix," she adds. To fight global issues, they send volunteers to work with NGO's in various countries through our exchange programme. The age of the organisation almost similar to age of its current oldest member, say 23, it cashes on the most powerful resource ever- youth. Like most of them, money doesn't look like a problem. "We partner over 3000 organisations globally that includes names like UNESCO, WHO, ABN AMRO. We send interns and volunteers through our exchange programme to work with corporates, NGO's and schools across 91 countries," says Akkriti. Joining them are the inspired young souls with a passion for serving from 850 universities around the globe. The local chapter has around 60 people in Chandigarh and 14 local committees across India. From street activities to organising auction dinners, these guys sure know how to brand their cause. And it's not all work and no play. The general body meetings over coffee or a cool resort in Shimla mean fun too. "It's important to keep our youthful energies inspired," says our young comrade.
Started in 2007, this organisation is more or less one-man army. The goal was to associate young people with the idea of democracy, "We want them to know that they have an option when it comes to running the country and that option is them," says Anurag Chauhan, professional advocate and the founder member of the organisation. The core work highlights the loopholes in the system, be it then Panjab University, remember last year's illegal felling of trees in PU, this man went to jail in protest, or the creating a political awareness. "People should first know their rights and then demand their fulfillment," he says. He describes the Indian mindset through these words, "We want a Bhagat Singh to be born again, but in our neighbour's house and not ours," he says. "We have no right to criticize policies when we ourselves are not doing anything about them. "It's not easy to wake people up, though," he adds. "It needs a lot of inspiration, time and manpower and money too." so just like the inspiration and the spirit, money too is self generated, through events and campaigns. "The day we stop escaping from issues, I would think we have broken the ice." His has a straight funda of believing in one's effort and not depending on others to change the world for you. "People think you are mad, and one wants to get mad with you, so they don't want to be a part of the process. But the day we start escaping form issues, we will break the ice between us and the change," he says. His future plans include a 24/7 public helpline that will bail you out from the red tapist culture. Amen!
We know them as the determined bunch that changed the face of Student Center, the heart of all the campus activity. Their weapon, a broomstick, and their passion to 'clean up' things and the society, inspired many and made a breakthrough by changing mindsets. But just when things looked inspired enough, Sankalp suddenly made the disappearing act. Wonder why? "Well, when we started three years back, we were a group of freshers, hoping to make a difference. But then for while now our studies have taken priority," says Nitin, founder member of Sankalp. But their hibernation doesn't mean that social service has taken a backseat. " We are planning to get back together once our academic pressure gets over," he adds.
Have a heart, got the will.
Think and take your pick.
Security and night food street (once again in news for all the wrong reasons) don't seem to gel very well. But this while, it was a parking clash amongst the gang of guys. We ask city youngsters, do they feel secure at the night food street? What can be done to prevent any untoward incident?
I've been there only twice and it was a good experience. About this particular clash I'm not aware. But yes, the place does not come without its share of problems. It's very congested and they should make it more open. All the clashes and security problems mainly arise because there are a lot of drunkards loitering about the place. It should be banned for those sloshed out.
I’ve been to food street, but never been there after seven or eight at night. When it comes to safety and security, nothing is safe, one needs to be careful themselves, moreover it all depends on the situation. The fact, that a lot of young college goers who are out merry making and at times, out of control is a major factor. Besides there should be cameras, PCR vans moving about to keep mischievous elements at bay.
Shagun Sharma, Political science student, Panjab University.
It's more of student crowd at the night food street, from the university and the nearby DAV College. Moreover, around night there are drunkards dotting the area. The nature and location of the place are such that one should expect troubles. We all know, it’s not the decent demure sorts who are likely to be found there, the straight simple crowd tucks up in the bed by nine. The reveller gang goes out of control, many a times. There ought to be more PCR vans or an active beat box nearby.

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I have been on a kick lately of reading a lot of graphic novels, comics, and even a bit of manga, and I have more on my TBR for the next month, so I decided I would start a new series. Every week, I’ll be posting a small batch of mini-reviews for graphic novels and the like! I’ll also include poetry collections, as I’ve read a little poetry lately.
This week, I’ll be reviewing one poetry collection and three graphic novels!
It was very interesting to go straight from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings to this and to watch the shift from her prose to her poetry. Maya was an amazing woman through and through, and there are some powerful pieces in this tiny book, but I have to admit that I vastly prefer her prose.
I genuinely believe every parent with even half a sense of humor should follow Fowl Language comics, whether you do so on facebook or go comics or just pick up the damn books when they come out. Parenting is super rewarding but kids can also totally be tiny jerks, and Brian has found the perfect happy medium between sounding grateful to be a parent and still acknowledging that sometimes kids make us want to rip our hair out.
In particular, if you’re used to following Brian’s comics like I am, you’ll be pleased to find out that the unique thing about this collection is that many of the comics have had a bonus panel added to them, so even though you might be familiar with some of the strips, you’ll get some new ones, too!
Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I mean… from an artistic point of view, I get it, but this was not for me at all.
The Park Bench is literally 300-something pages of focusing on a park bench while people of all walks of life come and go – some sitting on it, some walking past it, some interacting with one another. When interactions do occur, there is no text dialogue whatsoever, so we have no idea what is happening or why.
I felt like this is one of those graphic novels that was built just for the ~artistic aesthetic~, and while that is great for a certain audience, I’m not part of that group, sadly.
Thank you to NetGalley and Faber Faber for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Water Memory tells the story of Marion, a young girl whose mother brings her to her hometown to live in her childhood home after Marion’s grandmother passes away and leaves the house to them. Marion begins to find sculptures of bizarre faces around the island, that she’s told have roots in an old town legend about sea creatures and a curse. When Marion befriends the old lighthouse keeper, Virgil, she learns that some curses aren’t just legends after all.
This graphic novel has such a lovely and gentle art style, and the story is just one of those short, fun reads that would perfectly suit anyone who likes stories about urban legends and curses.
Thank you to NetGalley and Lion Forge for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I really want to check out Fowl Language!

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James Morrison has confessed that he fancies Nelly Furtado, after recording a duet with her.
The singer songwriter only had one day in Canada to record Broken Strings with Nelly, but it was enough time for him to develop a crush.
But James won’t be doing anything about the crush, because he has just had a baby girl, Elsie, with his long-term partner Gill.
“I’ll be spending Christmas and New Year with my baby. Having a child was the most intense thing I have ever done,” he said.


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Step into the unknown. Your brain tends to stop you from doing that. Just because it prefers things that are familiar. If you are venturing into something new and at the count of 1 to 5 if you don’t do it, your brain will talk you out of it. That’s the kind of wiring that we all have. However, your brain can be your ally. As long as you tell it what to do. Communicate with your brain with the right language. For example, if you dread doing something, tell the brain that you are happy doing it. Repeat it. The brain has no way to know what is painful or what is happiness. It just obeys its master. If you feel charged up or nervous, your hands get clammy, your armpits sweaty and there is a ball in your throat. All this even when you are excited, not just when you are nervous. No matter what it feels like, enjoy the experience.
Be ready to be uncomfortable. Own up all those feelings that emerge before that big meeting or that public speaking. Butterflies in the stomach. No problem. Just tell your brain that you are feeling super great. And so, it will be. It’s natural to feel a little at the edge at certain times. Enjoy the experience. Don’t look back. Treasure the unknown. It will lead you to places that you have never dreamt possible. Just do it. Don’t think or should I say overthink. Most of the super performers who are in the ‘FLOW’ are 5-10 times more productive than a normal person. The meaning of ‘FLOW’ is that you are super focussed, so much so that there is no time to think. Your whole brain kind of slows down or stops working. You are in the ‘Now’ or the present moment.
This is the secret of the achievers. Be so involved in your work that time doesn’t make a difference. If you work with all your focus on the present work, time will slow down. You will find all the time in the world to complete your tasks. Whereas if you think too much (worry) nothing ever will get done. In the wee hours of the morning, plan out what you are set to do for the day. Then just get on with it. You may have to modify your plans according to what the day brings to you. But don’t get out of gear if things don’t happen your way. Remember, you have 5 seconds to change your decision and get on with the altered plan, before you retreat. So, here’s the secret: Be action oriented and not thinking oriented. Yes, thinking has its own place (for example ‘to plan’) that’s all – don’t let it run your life.
Lord Krishna says, ‘Renounce the world and come to my shelter – I will provide for you’. Now this may be hard for most of us to do, but the quote holds a semblance of the truth. All the problems that we are facing is because we are so attached to the world. Our desires are good, but not attachment to them. Look deep inside and ask yourself a question – Who am I? The more you discover that you are not who you think you are – the closer you are coming to the realization that you are pure awareness or the spirit. And you are made in the image of God. Know that you are just a tool in the hands of Providence who is trying to do something through you. Just allow it to be. And before looking at what you get, look at what you do. Being – Doing – Having. That is the law of attraction. The great one is present everywhere. So, stop worrying and start doing.

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I, like many other thousands, if not millions, of people have bought EasyJet flights online. As a result I’m on their email mailing list and regularly get their latest promotional offers.
I couldn’t help comparing it in my mind to another email I’d received on 2nd Jan at 2:43am which was almost identical in terms of copy and had just one main distinguishing factor – can you spot the difference?
My mind started whirring and I thought this must be a controlled split test being carried out by their marketing team. Considering the other variables such as time (the time was off by 1 hour, but the idea of me having it in my inbox as soon as I awoke remained the same), email subject, email copy, etc. were identical, their marketing department (or agency) must have been investigating the difference in click throughs generated from a female bottom versus the same feature on a male!
I’d love to know the actual difference in click through rate between the two creatives!
Good stuff EasyJet, keep it up!

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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The package generates and plots random snowflakes that can be used instead of points. The snowflakes have some useful properties. Just like points in R base graphics, the snowflakes are round, no matter what aspect ratio you are using. Another nice property is that the snowflakes are scaleable: if you increase the size of the snowflake, its crystal width will increase accordingly. Most importantly, there is an infinite number of snowflake patterns that you can choose from. Each pattern is uniquely determined by a random seed. Random seeds are returned so you can reproduce the snowflakes that are your favorite. Snowflakes can be plotted using different sizes, widths, angles, and of course, colors. For more examples please see the vignette.
The goal of this package is to promote the use of programing languages for recreational purposes.

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Many sound recording engineers across the country share a number of important professional attributes. For example, stress tolerance, cooperation, and initiative can be crucial for success in the industry, especially when combined with career training. Around 15,560 individuals were working as sound recording engineers nationwide in 2009. With that much workplace competition, it's vital to build on these traits and receive excellent training, particularly if you're looking to advance in the field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual income for sound recording engineers in the U.S. was $46,400 in 2009, which works out to a median hourly wage of $22.30. Of course, income can vary with training and by locale. Below, you'll find more data about sound recording engineers, including wages and job density for areas all over the country.
Below, you'll see links to more information on the top cities for this occupation (based on the number of individuals working as sound recording engineers). Note: "Job density" refers to the proportion of sound recording engineers in each city as compared to the national average.

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Positive thinking is very different to wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is where you hope for the best and do nothing about it. Positive thinking is where you hope for the best and do a lot about it! It usually takes commitment, determination, perseverance, resilience – a fair degree of focused attention and hard work.
I am speaking in Pt Stephens, Liz Schiemer’s hometown, on Saturday July 12th as Ruth and I continue our tour up the East Coast. Liz is deeply concerned about the health of her community. High levels of cancer, heart disease, mental illness, even suicide.
During the road trip Ruth and I are on we will be hosted by quite a number of remarkable “positive thinkers” – people who have had the wish to make a difference to the health of their community and then dedicated their lives to that end.
Could have chosen any number to highlight, but for some reason here is Liz’s story.
Liz Schiemer retired from her nursing career to focus on a more natural approach to health and wellbeing. She studied hypnosis, NLP, Life Coaching and meditation – which is how we came to meet.
But not content “just” to develop her own new style of practice, Liz has become actively involved with the Port Stephens Complementary Health Services Association Inc. and the PS Suicide Prevention Network of which she is secretary.
At her clinic, Liz sees people privately and brings to this her professional experience with addictions, epilepsy, disability and a wide range of health issues from stress management to major illness and wellness. Liz also leads a regular meditation group that starts with Qigong, and she hosts regular meetings for Women with Cancer.
The Port Stephens Complementary Health Services Association is an Association of leading healthcare practitioners with a common vision for the ongoing education, nurture and wellbeing of their society. The group is drawn together by their dedication to the promotion of natural healing, and to enabling their community to better manage and enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
The PS Suicide Prevention Network (you may want to Like this page too, CLICK HERE) has its main focus on public education. But Liz is also secretary of her local parks and reserves committee that is sponsored by Council. That group are working with PS Suicide Prevention to establish a dedicated memorial park at Boat Harbour. Several local groups, including youth groups, are working together on that project which it is hoped will be opened during International Suicide Prevention week in September.
So I guess the trick with some of these exceptional “Positive Thinkers” is not to be overwhelmed or intimidated by what they do! Just writing this I marvel at how much Liz does accomplish and want to celebrate it.
However, knowing Liz I have to say how modestly and easily she carries all this. She has a natural enthusiasm – perhaps obviously! – but a natural ease as well. Things just seem to get done with a minimum of fuss and with the people involved having a good time; happy to be a part of it all.
Maybe Liz is just lucky. Maybe it is the meditation. Maybe it is the commitment to service – and the associated commitment to her own good health that is the essential ingredient in providing an ongoing service on such a scale.
Whatever it is, I know it has not been easy for Liz. There have been plenty of ups and downs like there are for most of us. What I delight in with Liz is her commitment to do all she can for the betterment of her community – and the fact that in reality she does it. A true positive thinker. More power to you Liz .
Our first talks in Sydney and Katoomba were well attended. Lovely to meet a man who attended the 10day cancer residential program with Ruth and myself 15 years ago due to stage 4 melanoma; yet there he was cancer free and very well. Delightful!
Saturday July 12th is the next day workshop in Pt Stephens before we continue up to Coff’s harbor Tuesday the 15th and Brisbane for 4 days of events starting Thursday 17th. Then right on up to Cairns with a few talks along the way, across to Mt Isa and Alice Springs, and down to Adelaide. A road trip with a difference.
Know someone who might benefit from attending? See you there?
Glad to hear your speaking tour is going well, Ian & Ruth. We are looking forward to hosting you here in Coffs Harbour on Tuesday evening, July 15.
For anyone interested, reading this, pre-booked tickets are available at $24 by several means: (1) online on the webstore of www.iangawler.com or (2) over the counter at The Professional Centre, 9 Park Ave, Coffs Harbour, or (3) by phone with credit card at the Professional Centre 6659 2000 (4) From the Macksville Pharmacy, more than an hour's drive south of Coffs.
6.30pm (come early to get good seating - it looks like being pretty full) at the excellent community building The Cavanbah Centre in Harbour Drive.
I hope you enjoy the Coffs coast, Ian and Ruth - it might not be warm this month, but still sunny and pretty darned nice. I escaped Victoria a couple of years ago.
Ian Gawler Blog: Finding our true identity.


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Just a clarification based on a few questions I have received.
All students interested in a Leadership Team position (officer) will have an interview and audition packet review on Saturday @ 7:00. Interviews will be conducted by Mr. Stidham and three additional non-partial judges. This is for all students wanting a Leadership Team Position. If a scheduling event prevents you from attending, you need to let Mr. Stidham know ASAP.
Drum Major Candidates will have an additional audition portion dealing with marching/vocal commands. This will occur immediately after we have completed the interviews.
I anticipate everything being completed somewhere between 8:00 and 8:30. When your portion of the interview/audition process is complete, you are free to leave.
Results will be posted here within 24 hours of the audition.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Hundreds of households were left without power in various parts of Donegal following the thunderstorm.
A number of sheep were killed and others had a lucky escape when a severe lightning strike hit the Co Donegal village of Drumkeen.
A ewe and a lamb were killed immediately when struck by a bolt of lightning at Legland just before 2pm.
A local woman revealed how dozens of other sheep had a lucky escape during torrential downpours and severe thunder and lightning.
The towns worst-hit included Churchill, Glenswilly, Letterkenny, Convoy, Creeslough and Dungloe.
ESB crews were scrambled to various areas in a bid to get power restored to these areas.
A spokesman for the ESB said "1,200 homes, farms and businesses without power around North Donegal this evening, mainly due to lightning damage. Crews are mobilised and PowerCheck will have real-time estimated restoration times. Customers can also call 1850 372999 for updates and to report outages. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."
Businesses were also badly affected after internet lines were knocked out.
Many shops including Penneys in Letterkenny could not use their credit or debit card machines for a number of hours leaving customers being forced to look for cash to pay for goods.
Many roads were also left flooded and some manholes in Letterkenny were forced open because of overrunning water.

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Pioneer Machinery overhung Bearing 23160-E1A-K-MB1 FAG comply either with ISO, ASME or API standards. These Bearing 23160-E1A-K-MB1 FAGs are available in different designs to meet the requirements for chemical, API, slurry and solids handling processes, as well as industrial processes. Different configurations guarantee reliable and efficient Bearing 23160-E1A-K-MB1 FAG processes. Numerous sizes, hydraulics and material combinations are particularly well suited for use in applications where uncompromising reliability and efficiency over a wide flow range are key.
Pioneer Machinery Bearing 23160-E1A-K-MB1 FAG realized this substantial improvement in performance by optimizing the internal geometry and surface finish of all contact surfaces, combining the extremely clean and homogenous steel with a unique heat treatment, improving the cage, roller profile and the geometry of the raceways.

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Welcome to Persipura Jayapura (Indonesia - Liga 1) statistics. Below you find a lot of statistics for this team. Last and next matches, top scores, best players, under/over stats, handicap etc.
To defend the most demanding players will be Hilton Moreira 11 goals, Boaz Theofilius Erwin Solossa 10 goals, Marcel Sacramento 7 goals, Addison Alves 5 goals, Todd Ferre 3 goals, Ian Louis Kabes 2 goals, Imanuel Wanggai 2 goals, Gunansar Mandowen 2 goals, Marcio Nascimento Rozario 1 goals, Ricardo Salampessy 1 goals, because this season they scored the most goals for Persipura Jayapura of the entire composition.
Streaks for for all matches played in Liga 1from recent 2 matches in a row can't win a match.
played 8 matches in a row without draw.
Streaks for for matches played only at home in Liga 1 played 5 matches in a row without draw.
Streaks for for matches played only away in Liga 1from recent 9 matches in a row can't win a match.
played 3 matches in a row without draw.
lost all recent 3 matches in a row.
Statistics of matches that the team Persipura Jayapura won or lost with a particular goal difference.

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Listen for your cue to call twice a day on weekdays throughout November. Be the 25th nationwide caller to 877-854-WINS and you’ll win $1,000.
877-854-WINS - Know The Number!
We are giving you the chance to win $1,000 twice every weekday on 94.3 The Point. Because call volume will be high we have a different phone number to call. To win the Easy Money contest, be the 25th nationwide caller to 1-877-854-WINS. 1-877-854-9467. What number are you storing? 1-877-854-WINS. Please note this is just for the $2k A Day. Call 732-988-POINT for all other contests.
Search for '94.3 The Point' in the App Store or Google Play and download The Point's free mobile app. We'll send exact contest time notifications right to your phone or tablet! You can also listen live, get real-time traffic and weather updates.
Listen to 94.3 The Point Everywhere!
You never know when you’ll hear the $2k A Day cue to call, so make sure you have 94.3 The Point on every radio at home and at work. Keep us on in the car and on your computer or tablet.
If you’re already a member of the Point Clique at 943thepoint.com, you have the entire month of November to enter to win $10,000! If you’re not a member, sign up now. It literally takes seconds. Not only will you then have the chance to score the $10k, but you’ll get V.I.P. contest opportunities and offers. For a video tutorial on how to become a member, click here.

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text: It is not for nothing that summer in the Kaiserwinkl is known as "active summer"! Since it’s no longer just about hiking in a breath-taking mountain setting in Tyrol - no - in the Kaiserwinkl there is cycling, golf, swimming, rafting and much more. In Kaiserwinkl, families will find everything for a perfect summer holiday in Tyrol with children - variety, excitement and pure adventure is the maxim here!

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


text: We did not find any Apartments for rent in Saint-Jérôme, Laurentians regionwith Short-Term Rentals. If you are searching for Apartments, Condos or Homes for rent in Saint-Jérôme within the Laurentians region, consider broadening your search by using less filters. More results will be provided when fewer search filters are used. You should also consider searching for All Cities within a given region for maximum results.

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IT’S INTERESTING to note that these chapters of the Old Testament, which we often skim through when reading them alone, are so full of meaning that we’re spending more time on them than we have on some of the exciting chapters of Genesis and Exodus.
This week, we read and discuss God’s statutes for holiness relating to sexual immorality, contacting the supernatural realm, and child sacrifice. The Israelites haven’t entered Canaan yet, and already God is warning them to avoid worshipping the evil god of the Ammonites, Molech.


text: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the Superpave specified aggregate gradation on Marshall mix design parameters. Twenty eight (28) asphalt concrete mixtures were prepared in three types of gradations such that the gradations were above, through and below the Superpave restricted zone. Samples were prepared for Marshal mix design and tested in the laboratory to evaluate the Marshall stability, flow and volumetric properties. Statistical analysis showed that all three types of mixtures, above, through and below the restricted zone, did not have any significant difference on Marshall stability and void in mineral aggregate (VMA). The mixtures with gradation passing below the restricted zone showed higher air voids (Va ) and lower flow values than gradation passing above and through the restricted zone. The results indicated that Superpave specified aggregate gradation could be used as a guide to select aggregate gradations for wearing courses. Aggregate gradation below the restricted zone requires 0.5 % less bitumen than typical mix designs and has a lower binder tolerance limit. Keywords: Aggregate gradation, Marshall parameters, restricted zone, Superpave gradation, wearing course.


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North York General Hospital - Why choose us?
Home > Areas of Care > Maternal, Newborn and Paediatric Care > Child and Teen > Clinics and Services > Paediatric Complex Care Clinic > Why choose us?
The Paediatric Complex Care Clinic helps patients and their families manage the effects of many health concerns.
Receive care that is designed to fit your child and family's unique needs, close to home.
Work with a team that gets to know your child and family.
Get help navigating through the larger health care system.
A consistent partner in your child's health care journey.
A reliable and accessible resource for any concerns about your child's health.
Complex care planning: We will review your needs and work with your family to create a Complex Care Plan. The plan will include your child's medical information and can be easily shared with other health care providers involved in your child's care. After each clinic visit the plan will be updated.
Help setting goals: We will help develop short- and long-term health care goals with your family.
Care coordination: We will provide your child's health care providers with their Complex Care Plan. This will help make sure communication about your child's needs are consistent and your child is getting the right care at the right time.
Ongoing support: We will get to know your child and family and will provide support throughout your child's health care journey.
Help making informed decisions: We will help your family make informed decisions about treatments and care plans.
Staying connected: We will be there when you need us. Call or email the paediatric nurse practitioner in between visits for any questions or concerns about your child's health.


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The best platform to build an ecommerce website will help you create a professional virtual storefront – no technical experience required. Creating a dynamic, engaging storefront or online shop isn’t out of reach, even for small or medium sized businesses.
Systum is the best platform to build an ecommerce website because it is an all-in-one solution built with small businesses in mind. It addresses your unique needs and strengths as a small business. Chief among them, Systum replaces all of your existing software as a standalone solution that takes you from marketing to sales to invoicing with the click of a button.
Whether you want to find the best platform to build an ecommerce website or you’re interested in comprehensive software solutions that provide business intelligence, Systumhas you covered.
Systum is built in the cloud. That means it’s accessible, flexible, and with you virtually everywhere you go. Because Systum is in the cloud, it scales with your business. And with a pay-as-you-grow subscription model, there is no cost hurdle to jump over. Systumis a low investment, low risk solution to your business needs.
While other ecommerce platforms are built to be merely storefronts, Systum is more than that. Designed to be the best platform to build an ecommerce website, Systum offers a suite of powerful features built on top of an ecommerce platform.
Systum is a step above the rest with our innovative real time data integration. Instead of slow and messy data migration processes to work around data silos, all of your business’s data is filtered through Systum. In fact, we’ve designed Systum to categorize and organize your data into helpful specific use-cases. When you want to see what is relevant to your marketing campaigns, you can simply click on the marketing tab in your dashboard. All the information you need is at your fingertips.
You no longer need to herd half a dozen software solutions. Systum will reduce complexity, cut costs, and deliver better performance across every area of your business.
Systum offers you a 360-degree view of your business. Data is the most valuable asset your business has and Systum makes it even more powerful. For example, Systum keeps a log of every interaction your brand has with a customer from that first touch to repeat purchases. This is the kind of data that helps you creating lasting, long-term relationships with your customers. At Systum, we believe that the best platform to build an ecommerce website is also a platform that helps you delight your customers every step of the way.
Authenticity is the buzzword of the day and when you have your data packaged in useful ways, you can find authentic ways to connect with your customers. This is something that small brands can excel at. Global corporations can only ever offer the illusion of a personal touch.
Distribution and e-commerce platform. Make a powerful first impression with a branded, professional online storefront. Systum is the best platform to build an ecommerce website because it’s easy to add and edit product listing, keep inventory up to date, and more.
Marketing and sales. Marketing brings in the customers so it’s important to know that your marketing dollars are producing a return on their investment. When you can track your statistics from a single dashboard, it’s easy to design marketing campaigns that convert.
Inventory and order management. Automate your reordering, forecast your inventory, track revenue and costs with the click of a button. Integrate your shipping solution and now you have a comprehensive order fulfillment platform.
Invoicing and billing. Whether you deal in invoices, bills, or quotes, it’s never been easier to whip them up.
Analytics and business intelligence. With Systum’s 360-degree view of your data, you have the information at your fingertips that you need to make important business decisions.
Customer service and CRM integration. Delight your customers at every turn, resolve disputes, answer questions, and improve your products and services within in simple portal.
Systum is designed for small businesses and built for you. Reduce your labor, increase your return on investment, and see true value in what Systum brings to the table. If you’re looking for the best platform to build an ecommerce website, you’ve found it in Systum.
Want to catapult your business to the next level? Get started today.


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The RH1078M is a micropower dual op amp in the standard 8-pin configuration. This device is optimized for single supply operation at 5V. Specifications for ±15V are also provided.
The wafer lots are processed to LTC’s in-house Class S flow to yield circuits usable in stringent military applications.

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The NFL Pro Bowl Week took place last week at Walt Disney World Resort. During this time some of the best football players in the NFL were on property and there for a variety of football-related interactive experiences. It is a great opportunity for all of the major football fans out there. It wasn’t just the fans who got to have a magical time though, the football players also got to enjoy being at Walt Disney World and all of the fun and magic that it has to offer. New York Giants star Saquon Barkley and Denver Broncos star Phillip Lindsay are among the players who enjoyed a fun time in the parks. They spent time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and checked out some of the attractions, food, fun and more.
What NFL team is your favorite? Who would you love the chance to see at next year’s NFL Pro Bowl Week?


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When we begin planning your secondary glazing project, our personnel will visit your premises to have a free consultation with you and to offer any advice that may be required along with providing a project cost estimation. When you contact us, you get premium solutions and services as Double Glazing Liverpool uses only the most advanced technology, machinery, and materials. As a result, we are able to cut down on the costs of implementing your project costs.
Our good prices and awesome way of work have helped us to earn a very good record in Liverpool. We only one try to do the work neatly.
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The fear of bulking up to anything close to these muscular extremes has long kept many women out of the weight room.
But steering clear of lifting anything heavier than your hair dryer is a big mistake: "Strength is an often-overlooked component of physical health," says Alexander Koch, Ph.D., an associate professor of exercise science at Lenoir-Rhyne University. "Lifting weights is excellent for improving bone density, joint mobility, and body composition." Not to mention that daily tasks such as lugging groceries, moving furniture, and climbing stairs become easier.
And the benefits don't end there. "Physical strength begets mental strength," says Jill Coleman, former figure competitor and cofounder of the fat-loss company Metabolic Effect based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "Finishing a tough weight-training session makes you feel like you can take on the world."
In addition to all of that, lifting weights could be the ticket to achieving the slim, tight body you desire, since strength training boosts lean muscle mass and fires up your metabolism. Still not convinced? Read on as we bust four common muscle myths and show you the way to a smokin' body.
Muscle Myth # 1: LIFTING "HEAVY" MAKES YOU BULKY.
"The fear that one will suddenly grow large amounts of muscle from lifting weights is akin to worrying you'll be involuntarily drafted by the WNBA if you shoot a few hoops at the Y," says Koch. "It just won't happen." According to Koch, women have testosterone levels that are about 15 to 20 times lower than those of men—hormonally speaking, we are just not likely to get jacked.
Furthermore, "that bulky look is usually the result of adding muscle without monitoring your diet or burning fat," says Coleman. "You need to burn fat as well as build muscle to lose inches." People look more defined when they have less fat on top of their muscles.
That's not to say there's not a relationship: If you lose muscle mass, you'll burn fewer calories per day. If your calorie intake remains the same, the excess food energy that is not burned can be stored as fat.
"I still get clients who think they need to do extra cardio to drop the weight first, before they start lifting," says Valerie Waters, a Los Angeles celebrity trainer. "But if you want to get hot in a hurry, head straight to the weight room."
Lifting weights increases the baseline number of calories you burn each day. "Muscle tissue is the most metabolically active tissue in our bodies, so the more muscle you have, the more energy you expend just to keep living," says Koch. It's a small boost, but you're burning more calories, even at rest. That's a win.
Myth # 4: LIFTING WILL MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT.
It's not so much a myth as a misunderstood truth. "Leaner" and "lighter" are not interchangeable terms; that means the scale may not tip much and may even go up, says Chad Landers, owner of PUSH Private Fitness in Toluca Lake, California. Make no mistake: The physical results can be dramatic. "The more muscle I've gained, the smaller and more compact I've gotten," says The Young and the Restless actress Camryn Grimes, who entered her first power-lifting meet in early 2013. "My jeans are looser, and I've gone from a medium top to a small." Landers's top advice to new clients: Stay off the scale and use your jeans to measure your progress.


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Recently, I was at our REALTOR® Mastermind Group meetup where we gather a few times a year to share successes, challenges, strategies, and more, with one another. What an amazing group of people!
One huge topic for this quarter’s meetup was about setting the right team culture. What does that even mean? The word “culture” when used to describe a team environment has become a buzz word during the past few years. When I set out in real estate, I didn’t necessarily decide I was going to start a team—I just wanted to sell houses and the team part came pretty much by accident.
Don’t get me wrong here—one of the best things I’ve ever done is start a team. However, when I did decide to start a team, culture wasn’t exactly the first word that came to mind.
During my sharing session part of the Mastermind, I talked about our team’s structure and when we meet, where we meet, how we meet, etc. I described how we begin our day with the daily huddle every morning at 8:45 a.m., then we meet once a week on Mondays as a team to discuss our files. We do a team workout with a personal trainer on Mondays and Wednesdays, we role-play together on Wednesdays and then call our leads, we role-play again on Thursday, we do team lunches…I was out of breath listing off everything.
I went on to explain that when we have a new team member join our team, we schedule a time to review and complete the paperwork in advance so that that’s not what we do on their entire first day. We give them a team calendar with all of the important dates: meetings, calls, team outings, retreats, etc.
We also have them complete a “Getting to Know You” form, which asks their favorite candy, food and store; their birthday; their spouse/kids’ names and birthdays (if applicable); favorite color, etc. On their actual first day, they’re welcomed with a beautiful welcome basket full of their favorite things, as well as a card signed by the whole team welcoming them. We include a gift card to a local restaurant for them to go out to dinner and celebrate their first day on the new job. On that first day, we also schedule a team lunch for everyone to just be able to go, chat and get to know one another in a more personal setting.
As the Mastermind Group began asking me more questions and taking notes, I realized that our team culture was one of greatness. Wow—what a cool feeling! It’s funny…as I was on vacation last week, I read the book “Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work” by Piyush Patel. This book spoke volumes to me. I even passed it onto my husband to read with his team, as he’s a sales manager in another industry. It was neat to not only see the many ways our team already followed the team culture Piyush discussed in this book, but also see that there are still many ways we can continue to grow. You should get the book, too. It’s a great read and chances are you’ll love it like I did.
I also encourage you to grow a team with a culture of greatness. It’s awesome when you do it by chance, but being focused on creating and maintaining a culture of greatness and productivity will go a long way for both the team leader and the team members.
Brooke Sines is a Workman Success Systems Coach and full-time REALTOR® with RE/MAX of Grand Rapids who has been in the business of working with people all of her life. After working for several years as an entertainment agent, she wanted a profession that would allow her to be home more to enjoy the day-to-day with her family. It was her love of people and real estate that led her into a career as a full time REALTOR®, where in her first year she was awarded the Rising Star award for sales and excellence. Contact her at Brooke@WorkmanSuccessSystems.com. For more information, please visit www.workmansuccesssystems.com.
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Sportsnoticeboard.com.au | Enjoy sports in Newcastle for yourself or family at these clubs and grounds to keep fit and stay healthy.
For fitness and health try these sports in Newcastle.
This sports noticeboard has been created for Newcastle sports to list the clubs, grounds, schools, courts and various other sports in Newcastle. If your club or sports center is not listed on this webpage, then use the link below to get your club on the sports noticeboard. Clubs and sporting groups can list their websites, matchs, registrations, fund raisers, contact details etc.
Newcastle residents can see what clubs, courts, fields, teams are available in their area from being listed on the sports noticeboard.
It is free to list your Newcastle club on this noticeboard and anyone can put their club or organisation on it.
You can use the sports noticeboard to manage your Newcastle team, club or school sports. The sports noticeboard offers : sports calendars, team management, team lists, family sports calendars, contact details, ground locations, team photos, age group coordination, SMS, notifications, team printouts, results and much more.
If you can't find a club to keep you fit then use the fitness challenge and compete against others in Newcastle at specific exercises.
Can't compete in the Olympics? Try the Newcastle fitness challenge!


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On the 18th of March Sharon Rusling came into Avenues Library and after looking at the photos on the display panels offered to talk to the project about her memories of Hull Fair and one ride in particular. She began by telling us where she lived.
I’ve lived up here since I was nine. Now I live on Park Avenue. When I first moved down here we lived on Millfield Road, that’s just under the bridge. So it’s always just been a walk. I remember my mum taking us and then as you get a little bit older, you kind of go with friends.
I’ve been looking at the photos and I’ve got three girls and I always take them to the fair. They always think I’m a scaredy cat because I won’t go on all the modern rides. I always bring up the Shamrocks.
“Oh, I used to go on them”. I used to wait for them to come. They didn’t come while a Wednesday because they were always at a different fair. I used to wait and wait and as soon as I knew they were there… They were always in the same place. Half way down Walton street. I say half way, just before you got to the path and it was always on like the side, but you had really to go in. But they were always in the same place.
The reason I could always go on them and loved them is at the back there was like rope and you used to be able to fit at the back and just sort of put your hands and twine them up in this great big rope, like an old rope netting, like something off a ship. And you just felt secure.
No, no, never and I never was frightened. Never frightened. I couldn’t sit anywhere else, I wouldn’t have felt safe, because obviously, as you went down there was nothing to hold on to, there was nothing over you. So I’d sit at the back on like slats. Not like today’s rides, real primitive. It was really exiting and the girls would go “Are you scared?” when the Shamrocks came.
That was my favourite, I was always for waiting the Shamrocks and the Waltzers. It was the last of the old fashioned rides really, apart from a couple of Helter Skelters I think. I remember the Walzers. I Loved the Walzers.
The memory I’ve got of music is the ‘Band of Gold’. I can’t remember who sang it. It always stuck in my mind.
No, not till I’ve had a few. (laughs) That’s the one though, I used to walk around waiting for it to come on – I used to love that.
Because of the fair, yes, definitely.
Walzers, being at the fair with my mates on Walzers stood round.
Thanks Sharon. Don’t forget to show this web page to your daughters so they can see some pictures of the beloved Shamrocks. By the way it was Freda Payne who sung ‘Band of Gold’ and it got to number three in the charts back in 1970.

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Lock in a great price for Lesní pension – rated 8.2 by recent guests!
The owner come to pick us up with his car anf was so kind, the room was clean and the view at the morning was fabulous. Breakfast is ok , similar to all Czech Republic hotels/pension but satisfied.
Good location with a nice view from the terrace and very friendly staff.
Der Ausblick vom Zimmer war einfach wunderschön, direkt auf den lipno See. Das Zimmer hatte eine ausreichende Größe und einen schönen großen Balkon. Der Frühstücksraum war gemütlich und mit einem großen Kamin versehen.
Snídaně byla vynikající,moc jsme si pochutnaly. Penzion na krásném a klidném místě. Škoda,že jsme se nemohli zdržet déle z pracovních důvodů.
Persone gentilissime , colazione sopra la media , camera con vista lago eccellente .
Mysigt pensionat med ljuvlig utsikt över Lipnosjön. Mysig och barnvänlig atmosfär och sköna rum, dock kanske väl retrofärgade för den känslige. Barnpool och lekplats! Trevlig personal.
- ubytovanie uprostred lesa, naozaj veľmi pekné prostredie - čistota - záhrada pred penziónom - milý personál Keby bola cena do 100€, napíšem len pozitívne hodnotenie. Ale... (viď nepáčilo).
Pokoje prostorné s vlastním balkonem jsou super, i když v zimě se zrovna nevyužijí. Snídaně byla velmi bohatá, vybere si opravdu každý. Pro letní dovolenou určitě i dobrá možnost pobíhání děcek okolo, hřiště i bazén.
Bohaté snídaně, hezké místo u lesa a výhled na Lipno.
Lesní pension This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Lesní Penzion Kobylnice has a children´s playground, an outdoor swimming pool for children, volleyball and table tennis facilities. Also on site are an infrared sauna, a hot tub and a restaurant.
Rooms at the Penzion are spacious and have a balcony with views of Lipno Dam. They have a bathroom, seating area, free Wi-Fi and TV. Breakfast is served each morning.
Private parking is available on site free of charge, and the Lipno ski area can be reached by car in 5 minutes.
The property is located 2.2 mi from Lipno nad Vltavou’s town center. Lipno Dam is a 10-minute walk away, and Frymburk is 3.1 mi away. The Vyšší Brod Monastery and Český Krumlov are 30 minutes away by car.
When would you like to stay at Lesní pension?
House Rules Lesní pension takes special requests – add in the next step!
A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Lesní Penzion Kobylnice will contact you with instructions after booking.
The link for navigation to the property was poor,we find ourselves in the middle of nowhere at the dark.

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This granola has just a few ingredients: old fashioned oats, pistachios (love that subtle pop of green!), olive oil, honey, vanilla, dash of salt, and dried strawberries. The most challenging part about granola is getting the coating just right, which is a 50-50 balance between oil and your sugar source. For the sugar, you could use honey or maple syrup; to the coating I added vanilla extract, which I feel like really rounded out the recipe with an additional depth of flavor.
To garnish each of the parfaits, I added a final dollop of yogurt, strawberry jam and a sprinkling of granola, making sure to add a little extra dried strawberry to the top.
Granola bakes low and (kind of) slow, and you leave the fruit, whether it’s dried strawberries or raisins, etc., for the drying phase. Once the oats are golden, you take it from the oven and let it dry; it will still feel a little wet, but you just toss the fruit on top, smush it around a little so it gets embedded with the granola as it dries.
I ended up using pretty big Weck jars for these, which could easily serve 2 people from each jar. I would recommend using a smaller, jam size jar like this Weck one or this Ball one. If you want to be superrr cute, you can get an even smaller 4oz jar, which can be fun if you are making a lot of food – to have a few things that are in smaller portions.
This strawberry vanilla granola is a little salty, a little sweet and perfectly crunchy!
Preheat oven to 300. Line baking sheet with parchment and set aside.
In a bowl, combine oil, honey and seasoning. Stir to combine.
Add pistachios and oats, coating the nuts and oats well.
Arrange in a layer on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Stir mixture 10 minutes in.
When oats are golden brown, they're ready to come out of the oven to dry. Sprinkle on dried strawberries and allow the granola to dry/set, about 15-20 minutes.
Break up the granola or leave it in bigger chunks. Store in an airtight container.


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The Magic Tones are the ultimate wedding, party and function band. The set is tight, slick, full of energy & never fails to pack the dance floor!
The Magic Tones - The best Wedding Band Hampshire has to offer! The Magic Tones are a sensational, professional party and wedding band from Hampshire, available as a 5-piece with female lead vocals, or a 6-piece with male and female lead vocals. We pride ourselves on being professional and easy to work with and do everything we can to provide what you want for your evening. And on top of the professional and slick show the band plays with infectious energy and enthusiasm, that ensures a packed dance floor all night! We have a 100% positive feedback record and are recommended by a number of great wedding venues, agents and event companies, including: De Vere New Place, Shirrell Heath, Hampshire Skylark Golf & Country Club, Whiteley, Hampshire Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Hampshire Elmers Court Hotel, Lymington, Hampshire Rhinefield House Hotel, New Forest, Hampshire The band provide as standard: 2 hours of live music (split in to sets as required), quality PA, stage lighting and disco before and after live sets (tailored to your tastes), so your whole night of entertainment is covered in just one booking. And for wedding bookings, we are happy to learn a first dance of your choice. Our live set features all of the best dance floor fillers from 60s to current chart, including classics from the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Beatles & Queen, as well as modern music from Bruno Mars, Clean Bandit, The Killers & many more! We have Public Liability Insurance and all of our equipment is PAT tested (required by all venues). The Magic Tones are ideal for: Weddings Corporate Events Private Parties Forces Balls Universities Dinner Dance Functions We have a great deal of experience in providing professional live entertainment and have worked with a host of clients, including: The Royal Navy, British Army, RAF (including Harriers De-Commissioning Ball), LG, T-Mobile, Virgin Atlantic, Sega, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Cadbury, University of Southampton and many more!


text: V-Neck pullover with one breast pocket, two lower layered pockets on left side, and a single pocket with interior cell phone division on right. Locker loop. Sizes S-5XL.


text: Mr. Jay Collins serves as Vice Chairman of Corporate and Investment Banking of Citigroup Inc. Mr. Collins served as Chief Executive Officer of Public Sector Group at Citigroup Inc. since March 2005. He served as the Head of Central and Eastern Europe, India, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA), Global Banking at Citigroup until March 2005. He was Deputy Head in Nikko Citigroup’s Investment Banking Division, where he was responsible for integrating the second-largest Japanese investment bank with Citigroup’s global business. Mr. Collins also served as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Head of Investment Banking for the Latin America Region and was in charge of Government Relations for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), the largest international think tank in the U.S. He serves as the Chairman the Global Infrastructure Steering Committee at Citigroup and also serves as its Member of the Global Banking Operating Committee. He serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Chairman of the U.S.-Pakistan Business Council. He is a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Bretton Woods Committee, the International Policy Committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Advisory Board at the U.A.E.’s Securities and Commodities Authority. Mr. Collins earned a Masters in International Business with Honors from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Colorado College.

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The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition school, has a mission: “To play a crucial role in improving health and happiness, and through that process, create a ripple effect that transforms the world.” Instructors include well-known wellness gurus like Joy Bauer (health expert for the TODAY Show) and Dr. Barry Sears (The Zone Diet), as well as financial advisors and renowned psychologists. Since enrolling in IIN’s health coaching program in August and speaking with area experts, I have devised what I call “The 14 Formula: Tips to being healthier and happier in 2014.” Ready to give it a go? Read on.
1.Examine your relationships. Your life is comprised of several different connections of varying levels of depth. First, there is your relationship with yourself. In yoga we say “Namaste,” which in Sanskrit means, “The light in me, sees and honors the light in you.” Notice the word order here. Before you can appreciate someone else’s essence, you have to love your own. Then there is your family. Often familial relationships are the most complicated—whether it’s your relationship with your parents or siblings, or with your own spouse or children. Try to uncomplicate things by reminding yourself that most often people are coming from a place of love, even when it’s not apparent. If that doesn’t work, remind yourself of the person you want to be, and don’t let anyone deter you from your true self. This can also be said for friendships. A friend of mine is a broker and says she looks at relationships like stocks—good ones she invests more, middle of the road ones she invests moderately, and bad ones she divests or pulls out.
2.Resolve any relationship issues. Take this year to find peace with all your relationships. Attempt to resolve any disharmony by channeling your inner Tony Horton (of P90X fame) and, “Do your best and forget the rest!”—Meaning make your best effort toward resolution and then move on.
3. Get moving. Joy Bauer believes exercise, more than anything else, catapults us to health and happiness. She reported, “Exercise helps weight loss, boosts mood and energy, increases self-esteem and self-confidence, improves cardiovascular health, boosts immunity, increases brain size and mental clarity, improves sleep, and reduces risk for diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis and certain cancers.” Her advice, “No excuses.” Bauer tells her clients to plan to work out seven days a week for at least 30 minutes. Why seven?—“Because, chances are two days will not work out, and if you say five you will probably only workout three,” Bauer said. Hilton Head and Bluffton continue to make exercise more accessible and interesting—from early morning boot camps, to Laura Fromdahl’s Fit Chics Move, which creates an inspirational online (via Facebook) experience for women of varying ages and levels, to specialty classes like Barre (a fusion of ballet, yoga and Pilates), which is offered at CORE and Jiva Yoga Center (south end of the island) and TrueFit Pilates (Bluffton). Not to mention, the veritable playground that surrounds us. You can go with an outfitter like Outside Hilton Head or H2O Sports, or independently explore Hilton Head Island’s 50-plus miles of bike paths, 12 miles of beaches, or three nature preserves.
4.Assess your job. Ask yourself, “Am I doing work or building a career?” According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American (ages 25-54) spends the majority of his/her day working (roughly 8.8). Let’s make this time count. Try this IIN exercise to create your ideal career path. Brainstorm these three areas: things you enjoy, things you are good at, and things that are good for the world. On a separate piece of paper, draw three overlapping circles. Then, fill in the circles with ideas in each area. In the inner overlapping circle, make note of a few items that cover all three areas—these are possible career goals you might consider.
6.Be a good financial planner. Check out these 10 “cash-mandments” from Manisha Thakor, founder of Women’s Financial Literacy Initiative. (1) Be part of the karmic flow of money. Know your worth and charge sufficient rates for your time. (2) Ask yourself, “When I live my life from a position of financial strength I will…?” This question forces you to look at what financial strength means to you and what you want to gain from your money—thus helping to budget. (3) Divide your budget then into 20 percent savings, 30 percent wants, and 50 percent needs. (4) Know, you can comfortably afford a home that has a total price of three times your total income. (5) Know, you can comfortably afford a car that is one third of your income. (6) Know, on average, children cost $10,000 each per year before education. (7) Note, ideally you should not take on more in student loan debts than you can make on average for your first 10 years out of school. Identify where you can make trade-offs. Can you do your own nails or only buy organic when it comes to the “dirty dozen foods”? (9) Keep track of what you spend. (10) Consult a financial planner or money-savvy friend to make sure you are seeing your big financial picture.
7.Expand your horizons. Okay, this one is in every self-help book so we will not spend too much time on it, but it really is true. Try new recipes or restaurants. See someplace new. Get a haircut, piercing, tattoo, or even a risqué new outfit. Time tends to box us in, so put on your fighting gloves and box time.
8.Practice good time management. Every Sunday use a planner or app on your computer, phone or smart device and input the times you will work, exercise, take time for yourself, grocery shop and other errands, help your kids with homework or other kid-related activities, socialize, cook, do chores, etc. The first few times you try this it will seem daunting. But the more you do it, the easier it gets. Plus, you will start to notice patterns and think of better ways to spend your time and multi-task.
9.Try random acts of kindness. The yoga term ahimsa means “non-harming,” and when I am really in a pissed off mood, I can always turn it around by practicing it. Next time you are having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, try opening a door for a stranger. Note, the inverse of ahimsa, or practicing mean-spiritedness, really does wreak havoc on your body. Every time you honk at someone in traffic, not only are you creating negative karma, but you are also increasing your cortisol levels—a hormone which can lead to weight gain, poor sleep, and a host of health concerns.
10.Don’t diet. IIN emphasizes “bio-individuality,” or the theory that one person’s food is another person’s poison, and fitting out, or filling your plate with more healthy foods so there is less room for unhealthy foods. Basically, diets work for some and not for others and the old adage, “what you resist persists” applies here. What you do want to do is tip #11 (see below).
11.Reduce inflammation. According to Dr. Barry Sears, “Silent inflammation is the secret killer.” Inflammation causes chronic illness and pain, aging, mood swings, poor sleep, cancer, type 2 diabetes, allergies and obesity—just to name a few. What causes silent inflammation? Dr. Sears blames, “increased refined carbohydrate consumption, increased vegetable oil consumption and decreased omega-3 consumption.” Consider a 21-day elimination cleanse and refrain from gluten (wheat products), soy, dairy and sugar. Then slowly reintroduced these foods so you can identify what foods create a reaction and should be avoided.
12.Be Creative. Creative expression comes in several forms—from visual arts, to journaling or blogging, to what you wear. Check out places like See Salt Studio (Squire Pope Ave.) and Artist Uncorked (Ridgeland); write down your thoughts or organize your closest so you can better see your wardrobe.
13.Goal Set. Set aside 10 minutes. Get one piece of paper and write down three goals you have for next week, next month, the next six months, next year, next two years, next five years and next ten years. Fit everything on that single piece of paper that you then place somewhere visible like the refrigerator or a picture frame by your bed, or neatly fold and put in your wallet or purse. As often as possible, refer to that sheet and make a new one each year.


text: Lip-loving, moisturising lip-butter-in-a-pot enriched with softening beeswax. Flavoured with spiced rum, raisins and sweet orange & snuck inside a 50s inspired miniature handbag. A dinky gift for a best friend or for you.

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Do holiday activities have you multi-tasking and feeling a little stressed out? Then please come and join us in a 2 and ½ hour restorative yoga workshop. We will be sharing relaxing yoga poses, using props to support the body and calm the nervous system. Each resting pose will be experienced between 5 and 10 minutes; so be prepared to come out refreshed!
Help to relieve the effects of chronic stress.
Proper sequencing allows the spine to be gently moved in all directions.
Alternately stimulates and soothes the internal organs.
Assists in creating balance in the nervous system, thereby promoting a calming effect.
Your instructor is Diane Gottlich, MS, CNMT, LMT, E-RYT500, CR. She is a regular teacher at Sacred Garden and part of the yoga teacher training faculty.
There are only 4 spaces for this class so you get extra care and attention. Please sign up early!


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IRVINE, California - April 15, 2019 — Calling all action fans with an itchy trigger finger! Armor Games Studios is pumped to announce that Zombotron, the side-scrolling shooter from developer Ant Karlov, will be releasing on PC and Mac on April 22, 2019 for $14.99.
Zombotron is a heart-pounding, run-n-gun shooter with a legacy dating back to the golden era of web games. You follow Blaze, a mercenary desperate for a job. In search of an easy payday, he follows a distress beacon to the surface of a dangerous planet and the remains of an ancient crash site. There he finds a mystery that will test his strength, his resolve, and every gun at his disposal. Zombotron features an arsenal of weapons and armor, vicious explosions, and enemies that hate each other as much as they hate you.
Dress for Success: Customize Blaze's armor to be the space-faring badass you've always wanted to be.
Anton Karlov has been a game developer for 14 years under the handle Ant.Karlov. You might be familiar with some of his web-games on sites like Armor Games, Newgrounds, and Kongregate, including games like Fire Catcher, Alien Transporter, Mining Truck, Knighttron, and Mushroomer. Zombotron is Ant.Karlov's first premium title and builds upon over a decade of gameplay and design experience.
From its roots as a popular portal for online gaming, Armor Games Studios is a publisher that aims to work directly with and help foster talented indie developers to create unique and engaging games of all types for all platforms. For more information, visit www.armorgamesstudios.com.

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