Do You Eat Rock Candy and Drink Whiskey for Breakfast?
Then why is that you will not create a daily and weekly checklist to run your business. Every successful company has one....why not you? Are you afraid it will hamper your creativity?
Please see this video below...Oh and as a bonus on the tail end...I will teach you what to say when calling around an open house....Make it a GREAT DAY!!!
I just read a great article on accountability on the Realtor Magazine web site.
It talked about we all get the calls and the letters from brokers looking to recruit us or thanking us for co-brokering on a deal with their company. These are essentially recruiting tactics.
The article below was written by Dave Robison out of Utah. It was featured on the Realtor Magazine website.
Recruiting is a fallback for brokers. If they were profitable with what they had and built upon the agents in the office that are there now, they wouldn't have to recruit a 100 of your nearest and dearest competitors.
Dave's article talks about how brokers need to embrace accountability. They focus too much on recruiting. They view recruiting your competitor as their only way to profitability.
Dave makes the suggestion that with accountability you could have more profitability. Working with what you have is often more profitable than going out and finding the "greatest thing".
If brokerages focused more on what they had in the stable, they may find they have some race horses that could be the next derby winner with a few coaching sessions.
Here is what Dave has to say "I believe there is a brokerage of the future that would embrace this principles of accountability. Today, if a brokerage wants to grow profitability, they recruit an unlimited amount of agents. They may promise to help you be more successful, however, they are free to recruit your competition to help them be profitable as well. If we are to apply the principles of accountability to a brokerage, then it would be structured differently. Imagine a brokerage where they only had a limited amount of agents. Let's say 100 agents. How would they grow profitability? The only way they would grow is if their 100 agents continually sold more homes and were more successful. Now their focus is on you being more successful (not recruiting their fallback) because they are held accountable to it. I believe the broker/owners would innovate and personally grow from it. This is a brokerage that puts their money where their mouth is."
The funny part of this article for me was that every broker I have worked for is always looking for introductions to your friends in the business and then they want to help your friends become successful and then compete against you.
Brokers spend way too much focus on bringing in the new agent. Brokers need to build on what they have. The brokers that build what they have and make the people around them rise naturally attract more agents. I have seen this with a good friend of mine who is a Keller Williams Team Leader. He invests in the agents that he has on staff and those agents do better and more people come to his firm because people are curious about why so and so is doing so well. Honestly, his coaching and teaching is what has helped them. He could work for ABC realty and get the same result.
If you are looking to change brokerages, make sure you talk to as many of the agents as you can to get a feel for what it is really like. Is there a culture of growth for the people in the stable now or is the broker focused on bringing in a gazillion agents.
Bottomline, the only person who is going to care about you as much as humanly possible is you. You need to seek career development, coaching and training to adopt a philosophy of lifelong learning for yourself.
The best things happens for me when I sought out coaching on my own and didn't rely on what my broker was going to do for me.
It would be nice as Dave mentions if the brokers focused on accountability and helped us, but most brokers are worried about the next agent they are going to bring in so they can pay their bills.
You can read the article in it's entireity here: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is.
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Here is the link for the webinar tomorrow @ 0845. Get your day started right.
Today I went to an Au Bon Pain coffee shop in Greater Boston and witnessed one of the things that truly make them successful.
The manager was at the counter using a checklist called the opening checklist.
You see with a checklist, you are able to deliver a consistent process to the consumer and along the way deliver it without stress and burnout.
Do you have systems? Do you have checklists? Are you just winging it?
You see when you have systems, you will know what to say to a customer/client and you will know how to process their transaction.
Listen in as I describe my experience in the video below.
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If you are having any difficulty achieving success in your life. It may be that you need to develop discipline, motivate and accountability.
In this half hour call, I am planning on discussing some things about three critical areas of personal development and specifically how it relates to being a better business person.
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We are constantly bombarded with news. Cable television, blogs, podcasts, vendor sales calls and the like are constantly at our doorstep giving up "feeds and updates" on the economy and it's rise and demise.
I have three words for your..."Ignore The Noise"!
Pretend the recession does not exist for you.
Refuse to participate. Go on a low information diet and focus on what you can do to grow or enhance your sales or your business.
Listen in on what Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots has to say about the noise to his players. This is the mastermind coach behind Superbowl champions.
Today I wanted to review what scripts you can use when you are planning to knock on the door of an expired listing. It really is pretty simple stuff. When knocking on the door of an expired listing what you really want to do is to simply keep asking questions. When the prospect answers a question ask them another question.
You need to get into practice. You should find a partner who you can role play the expired listing script before you head out the door and just start practicing on an actual homeowner.
Hi this is Mike Mahoney and I'm a local real estate agent. However as most of you know I do coach agents as well and the other day I had the opportunity to attend a Red Sox baseball game with a friend of mine who's a very successful real estate conveyancing attorney and we were talking about how do successful agents or how is it that some agents are more successful than other agents.
I brought up a concept to my friend during that conversation which was the sacred six and for me I don't know where it came from but the sacred six is essentially the six things that I will do on a daily basis that are considered nonnegotiable.
What I found over the years is that agents who produce at a certain level probably have four or five lead streams and what you want to do is consistently is to touch those lead streams by implementing a technique such as the sacred six which is the six nonnegotiable things that you do on a daily basis. An example maybe you do craigslist ads everyday maybe you do a blog post. You may do some social media or perhaps you call expired listing or for sale by owners. Do lead follow up. Whatever it is, you have to make it non-negotiable.
It's like brushing your teeth. It's like combing your hair and taking a shower. It's part of your routine. It's part of what you do. A lot of people won't build the sacred six because they get overwhelmed easily by taking on six new things My point is that you don't have to get it right, you just have to get a get it going and improve it. Keeping six things that you can do and you know you don't have to do the all today but stop chip away at them until you are doing them on a daily basis. YOu can listen to my quck 4 minute podcast on thise. Routine is your friend. Schedules are your friend. Your schedule and your routine will set you free. Do the Sacred Six on daily basis until it becomes a routine.


Bronze is the new black.
Since Panerai first thrilled fans with the introduction of the Bronzo in 2011, and then repeated the feat in 2013, adding a new power reserve indicator on the dial, it's clear bronze has paid off handsomely for the brand. Both models flew off the shelves soon after they were launched and it shouldn't be a surprise if this year's model follows suit.
While it has netted a significant fan base in recent years, with more than a handful of watchmakers rolling out bronze offerings, the material itself can be polarising.
Bronze is known to attain a patina over time due to the natural process of oxidation. This means the material takes on a slightly grimy, aged look. Therein lies the conundrum—do you want your watch to look new for as long as possible or have it acquire a worn look that adds character?
For fans of the latter, the new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo checks all the right boxes. For one, the bronze case immediately distinguishes the watch from the rest of the tickers in Panerai's fold, which are predominantly in steel. Over time, the case will age with a beautiful sheen to lend the watch a vintage mien, perfectly complemented by the chocolate brown calf Ponte Vecchio leather strap. And in a departure from the first two Bronzos which had olive green dials, the new version comes in an alluring blue that references the marine depths.
True to its diving roots, the Submersible Bronzo is an underwater beast. The distinct hue of the case is credit to an alloy of copper and pure tin, which makes the ticker highly resistant to the corrosiveness of seawater. In addition, the unidirectional rotating bezel features a graduated scale (above) for calculating the time of immersion. This is done through a Panerai-patented system that ensures the accuracy of each click. And for added water-resistance, the iconic Luminor bridge device (below) lightly pushes against the crown to keep it firmly pressed against the case.
Powering this watch is the Calibre P.9010 which we first saw last year in the Luminor 1950 series. Entirely developed in-house, the automatic movement features a 72-hour power reserve, date at three o'clock and trademark small seconds counter at nine o'clock. There's also a mechanism that allows you to adjust the hour hand in one-hour increments while stopping the balance wheel so the running of the watch is not affected. Measuring 6mm in height, the movement is thinner than the 7.9mm Calibre P.9000 used in certain Luminor 1950 and Radiomir models.
The new Submersible Bronzo comes in a limited edition of 1,000 so if you want a piece of the action, ring your nearest Panerai boutique pronto.


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These battery wraps are pre-cut, with about half an inch give for an 18650 battery. To apply the wrap, sleeve it over the battery, trim it down to about 3mm excess on the bottom and top of the battery, and use very light indirect heat such as a hairdryer (on low setting) heat-shrink gun, or careful use of a lighter to indirectly fan warmth over the top and bottom, if done properly it will tighten nicely over the battery.
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$20 million in state funds headed to downtowns in Rochester, Newark
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Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin speaks to the media at Rochester City Hall, shortly after announcing $20 million in downtown revitalization funds are headed to the Finger Lakes region.
New York state has awarded Rochester $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Investment funds, which is expected to be spent in and around the intersection of Main Street and Clinton Avenue.
Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin made the announcement Thursday at City Hall, about a mile away from the site to be developed.
According to the state, the city's plan will improve streetscapes and public spaces, upgrade facades, and increase pedestrian access all around the intersection.
Benjamin, who has been in Rochester the last few days, said the money will hopefully give downtown a boost as it seeks more investors in the area.
"It's a beautiful downtown, but that's a very clear eyesore, so let's invest, let's turn that around, and let Rochester continue to grow," Benjamin said.
The building at that corner has long been in disrepair and has been the center of several high-profile projects that didn't come through, like the failed Renaissance Square.
Rochester's Mayor-elect Malik Evans called Main Street the heartbeat of the city. He said the blight must go.
"The way it looks is totally unacceptable, so we need to make sure that we transform that into an area that is welcoming and allows it to spur economic development," Evans said.
Evans said investing in one corner is just one step. He's seeking more funds from the state and through public and private partners to invest in other downtown projects, including the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
Downtown Newark in Wayne County is also receiving $10 million; officials there are also seeking private-sector investments.
James Brown is a reporter with WXXI News. James previously spent a decade in marketing communications, while freelance writing for CITY Newspaper. While at CITY, his reporting focused primarily on arts and entertainment.
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I've joined the ranks and got around to adding a flikr pool!
I loved having the "You tried it!" section right here on the blog, but it was just too much for my little brain to keep track of all the links and emails of fantastic projects that you've done! So now it's in your hands, and you can add as many as you'd like! Just click the "Flikr" link under the header, and load them up!
I can't wait to see everyone's "Ruffles"-inspired creations! Remember, you can add photos that were inspired by ANYTHING on Ruffles and Stuff, even if it wasn't a tutorial! And I'll definitely be posting my favorites now and then. Because you should be recognized for your hard work!
Congratulations! Will love to join!
It seems that crafting and photography go hand in hand. All the photos uploaded so far are lovely!
Oh, woot! Friday night, stayed up an hour later than normal making myself a Lemonade Dress. I. LOVE. IT. Seriously. SO comfy! It's in the wash, because my one year old's ice cream ALSO liked it...but I'll get a picture when it's clean, and post it over on Flickr. Thanks!
Is there any way to see some of the stuff that was in the "You tried it" section before you redid the blog?


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Justice campaigner Baroness Doreen Lawrence becomes a DMU Doctor of Laws
The mother of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence has been awarded an honorary doctorate from DMU in recognition of her long fight for justice and commitment to human rights.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence – hailed as "an example to us all" by Home Secretary Teresa May – became an Honorary Doctor of Laws at De Montfort University Leicester this week.
She was praised for her bravery, courage and unstinting campaigning to ensure justice for Stephen, who was murdered in a racist attack in London in 1993. An inquiry found that institutional racism in the Metropolitan Police was the reason it failed to solve the case.
Accepting the award on stage at Curve theatre, Baroness Lawrence said: "I see education as the most precious gift we can give to our children." Turning to graduates she told them: "Savour your accomplishments. I wish you every success for the future."
Baroness Lawrence founded the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds into a career in architecture and the built environment. Her son had dreamed of becoming an architect.
It has helped hundreds of young people to gain qualifications and now the trust aims to branch out into other disciplines such as law and journalism. Since 2013, she has been a Labour peer in the House of Lords as Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon.
After the ceremony, she took part in a moving Q&A in conversation with DMU's chief operating officer Ben Browne.
In a wide-ranging conversation, she spoke of her inspirations, her determinations and her belief that the world could be a better place. After the talk, students spoke of how much they admired her.
* Read what Baroness Lawrence had to say in a moving In Conversation talk
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Lucie Adewusi, sociology student and a member of DMU Steppers, said: "It was insightful to hear somebody who has been through something so tragic still have so much faith in society. As a black female, to hear that was very powerful."
Final year law student Claudia Biriwaah-Yeboah said: "It's good to have someone preaching the message of 'push on'. It's really encouraging. I have ever really had a role model and now, I think I do. Baroness Lawrence is an inspiration."
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An Indigenous man has been filmed suffering from whole-body tremors more than a week after being tasered during an arrest in Perth's south.
Clifton Wayne Penny, 28, was tasered by police while being arrested in Rivervale on January 2.
WA police allege Mr Penny resisted arrest and was tasered so officers could apply a set of handcuffs.
He was taken to Royal Perth hospital on the night of his arrest and refused bail after appearing at Perth magistrate's court on January 3, according to The Guardian Australia.
M Penny was allegedly given a wheelchair when he was checked into Hakea Prison as he was unable to walk.
In a video filmed on January 11 by prisoner advocate Mervyn Eades at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Mr Penny is seen shaking and his eyes are unable to focus.
"He was as fit as a fiddle [at the time of the arrest]. He is a solid, healthy boy... He didn't have a medical condition at all, he didn't take any medication," Mr Eades told The Guardian.
Penny's friend, Jaydan Ballard, watched the arrest take place and said her friend was in good health prior to being apprehended by police.
Ballard said Mr Penny tried to escape by driving an allegedly stolen Ford Mustang away, but police rammed into the driver's side of the vehicle.
"When the car struck on the side to stop him, the police officers dragged him out, and when they dragged him out they started attacking him," she said.
Penny's grandfather confirmed to The Guardian that his grandson's physical appearance and condition had improved after the January 11 visit, but he still appeared mentally absent and unfocused.
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You see them everywhere, and for good reason. They are the perfect accessory for any type of sport, whether it's tennis, volleyball, basketball, hockey, running, or even just standing out and looking at girls.
That's why they're everywhere, and why we're all so excited to wear them.
Most of us are always wearing them, not that we really need to. In fact, the only thing they need is that theyre warm. But there are a lot of guys out there that do wear them, and one of those guys is this guy who is a very well-known author. He wears an imperial sports hat every day, and you can even see him walking around wearing an imperial sports hat (or possibly a baseball hat).
Its a very common way to wear a hat. Most writers are wearing them as a way to show off their own literary skills and/or to display their personality. In this case, his hat is for the sole purpose of showing off his literary abilities. But if you were to ask him what it is he is wearing, he would probably say he is wearing an imperial sports hat.
Not only is a baseball hat worn in the same manner as a baseball cap, but he also wears a cap made of the same fabric as his hat. So when he wears that hat in public, people assume that he is wearing a baseball hat. It's a very common and very smart way to dress up to show off your literary skills. But there is also a less common but equally smart way to dress up to show off your literary skills.
An imperial sports hat is a hat with a brim that's made of a cloth material, which is different from the traditional metal brim. The cloth material is softer and less rigid than the traditional metal. The cloth makes it easy for the wearer to wear the hat comfortably and comfortably look cool. A hat with a cloth material is very similar to a leather sports cap.
In the new trailer, we see that the hat is made of a softer material that is supposed to be comfortable to wear. It is also said that the hat is designed to make you look cool and cool looking. It's not hard to see how wearing the hat can make you look cool.
The problem is the hat seems to be too soft, but it's not as bad as it looks. This is probably because the texture of the material gives the hat a more fashionable look. In reality, it's just a soft shell that is made of a softer material.
The softer material isn't really that bad of a thing. A soft hat would be really comfortable to wear. But if a hat is made of a softer material, then it should be comfortable to wear. But its not really that bad an idea that you wear a hat, so its a good idea to make it comfortable.
I think the more important point here is that it may be a good idea to make an item that makes you feel comfortable. It doesn't matter if that item is one of the most comfortable, most fashionable items you own. That doesn't mean it's a good idea to buy that item, but it does mean it's a good idea to make it comfortable.
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Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
Loblolly pines are very common along the edges of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers and wetlands.
Can grow to 70 to 90 feet tall
Grow in a variety of soils, from dry upland areas to poorly drained lowlands. Common along the edges of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers and wetlands. One of the first trees that will colonize marshes and abandoned fields.
Throughout the Bay's coastal plain, including Delaware, Maryland and Virginia; rare north of the Bay.
The loblolly pine is a tall evergreen tree with long, thin needles and scaly bark. It grows along the edges of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal rivers and wetlands.
Long, thin, dark green or greenish-yellow needles that grow on the loblolly pine in bundles of three. The tree's brown, oval cones grow to 3 to 6 inches and have short thorns. Its bark is dark brown or brownish-red bark and separates into scaly, deeply furrowed plates as the tree matures. Its tall, straight trunk has no knots for up to 30 feet high. Loblolly pines will grow 70 to 90 feet tall.
Reproductive buds form in June and flower in July to August. Male and female buds develop in October, but remain dormant until early February. Male buds are about one inch long and are greenish, yellowish or reddish. They form clusters on the previous year's growth. Female buds are oval-shaped and slightly smaller. They form on new growth and are fertilized the following spring. Cones, which contain the tree's seeds, mature by the second October after flowering begins. Loblolly pines can live as long as 275 years.
The loblolly pine provides important habitat for wildlife, particularly bald eagles.
Early colonists boiled loblolly pine resin into pitch or tar to preserve wooden boats and ship riggings.
Loblolly pines are considered the most commercially valuable type of wood in the southern United States. They are used for pulp, mulch and timber.
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Jones made two changes to his starting line-up, with Olly Lee, the man who netted that stunning 70-yard strike against Cambridge last Saturday, returning from his one-match suspension, while striker Harry Cornick also returned after scoring as a sub in midweek Carlisle, with Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu and Andrew Shinnie dropping to the bench.
Hylton had the Town's first attempt on goal with just a minute on the clock when the home defence struggled to clear an Alan Sheehan corner, then – in the seventh minute – Cornick fizzed a low cross into the six-yard box after sprinting down the right, only for Crewe to clear for a corner.
Hylton turned creator next, chipping a lovely ball into Elliot Lee's path, but the ex-West Ham man couldn't repeat last week's exquisite volleyed finish as his right-footed effort on the stretch flew high over the bar.
The Hatters had a scare in the 12th minute when Alex midfielder Callum Ainley aimed a cross towards Chris Porter at the far post, and Sheehan attempted to chest the second ball back to Marek Stech in front of Chris Dagnall, eventually relieved to see it go safely out for a corner.
The captain soon had to deal with another dangerous ball into the Town six-yard box from George Cooper, but as usual, the Irishman did his job perfectly, lifting it over Porter with his outstretched right foot and out for a throw.
With 21 minutes gone, Luke Berry combined with Dan Potts on the left to play Elliot Lee in to the byline, and after robbing Sam Stubbs, his low cross intended for Berry was intercepted.
Cooper – looking threatening whenever in possession – then cut in from the Crewe left and let fly from 25 yards, but his effort was straight down Stech's throat in the middle of his goal.
Town had the ball in the net in the 27th minute when Olly Lee raced onto a pass from Berry and stood a ball up to the far post for his brother, who was penalised for climbing on his marker as he headed firmly into the back of the Alex net.
Just before the half-hour Crewe saw another shot, this one from Ainley, fly through a thicket of legs in the Town box and safely wide of the far post, then Dagnall fired off target from 20 yards – only for ref Graham Salisbury to award a corner when no-one else in the ground had seen a deflection.
Five minutes before the break, Jack Stacey and Elliot Lee linked up well on the right for the latter to chip a cross to far post for Hylton, but Berry's volley from the top scorer's knock-down was deflected over the bar for the Town's fifth corner of the half.
Although the Hatters had enjoyed plenty of possession, Crewe had sounded their share of warnings, and a minute before half-time Stech had to get down low again to keep out a Harry Pickering shot from the edge of the box after Conor Grant had done well to hook the ball back to him.
The hosts made a change at the break, bringing on striker Jordan Bowery for midfielder Ainley, with captain Dagnall dropping into a deeper role, but Town boss Jones waited until the hour mark – after a lull in the opening 15 minutes of the half – to make his first move.
The Welshman brought Shinnie on for Cornick, and within three minute the Town had their breakthrough.
Elliot Lee, who had been a livewire all afternoon, was the engineer with Hylton – who else? – applying the finishing touch. Lee picked up the ball wide on the left of the penalty area and for the umpteenth time went past Sam Stubbs to the byline, firing the ball across the six-yard box.
Crewe survived the initial delivery, but their stabbed clearance only fell as far as Hylton six yards out and the Hatters hitman lashed it in to the roof of the net for his 12th of the season.
Four minutes later it was two, and sub Shinnie was the man who created it, pressing Alex defender Pickering into conceding possession in the left-back area, then crossing low for Berry to fire home left-footed, all along the ground, for his fourth goal in a Luton shirt.
The result should have been put beyond doubt on 75 minutes when Elliot Lee turned Brad Walker inside his own half and raced towards goal, slipping Shinnie in to his right, but the Scot's low shot was saved by Crewe keeper Dave Richards' legs, and Hylton's follow-up attempt blocked.
Crewe were handed a lifeline in the 81st minute when Walker's cross from the right was turned into his own goal by Mullins, but Jones reacted by taking Elliot Lee off and bringing Mpanzu on to stiffen up the midfield.
The plan worked, with Mpanzu helping carry the ball forward to relieve pressure – along with the twinkle-toed Shinnie, who had made a real impact on the game.
Crewe threw balls into the box when they could, but Sheehan, Mullins, Potts and Stacey stood strong, the closest the hosts coming being a glancing 90th-minute header from Bowery that Stech had well covered as it drifted past the far post, ditto from Porter with four added minutes played.
The Hatters survived to make it make it one defeat in 17 in all competitions – one in 14 in the league – and maintain their grip on top spot, albeit on that mammoth plus-30 goal difference after Notts County's late winner against Colchester, before heading into FA Cup and Checkatrade action.


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SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana Dons Baseball team will start the 2018 season by hosting Chaffey College on Saturday, January 27th at 12:00 p.m. The Dons will begin the season ranked No. 13 in Southern California by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper Pre-Season Poll.
Last year, the Dons finished with a record of 29-17, and 10-11 in the Orange Empire Conference, good for fifth place in the conference and a playoff bid. The Dons traveled to play No. 3 College of the Canyons in the first round and pulled off the upset, winning two out of three games to advance to the CCCAA Super Regionals.
Santa Ana met up with conference foe, and top ranked Orange Coast College in the next round. During the regular season, the Dons lost all three games against the Pirates but were not discouraged as they threw the first punch in the series with a 3-1 win. With their backs against the wall, the Pirates responded and took the next two games to end the Dons season in the Super Regionals.
In addition to a solid season, the Dons sent nine players to play at the next level, including three to NCAA Division I schools. With Head Coach Tom Nilles coming back for his fourth season, the Dons are excited and ready to have another successful year.


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Winter's Yearning
Category | Economy, Human Interest, Social Issues
Country | Norway, Greenland, Denmark
Running time | 75'&52'
Format | Red raw 5k
Production | Blåst Film AS, Bullit Film & Anorak Film
Director | Sidse T. Larsen, Sturla Pilskog
The American aluminium company ALCOA decides to build an aluminium plant in Greenland. The massive billion dollars' project is warmly welcomed as it is the opportunity for Greenland (56.000 inhabitants) to finally become financially independent from Denmark. The small and isolated town Maniitsoq is chosen as location for the aluminium plant. But years pass by and the local inhabitants are falling into a state of waiting for ALCOA.
In the shadow of the ALCOA project the film explores human existentialism and the relation between personal self-reliance and a nations independence. Kirsten is the teenager with whom we experience life in Maniitsoq as it is, working at the local fish factory. She dreams about a different kind of life, but it's hard to break with her heavy social legacy.
Peter is the first Greenlander to obtain a master's degree from the University of Greenland, and through the ALCOA project he has great dreams for his homeland. However, as the town's appointed Aluminium Coordinator, Peter ends up struggling with broken dreams. Gideon stands out working to heal a population with deep scars on its soul. His own past has been anything but easy, but his philosophy is that everyone must stop waiting for salvation from the outside and rather look in the mirror to overcome one's guilt and shame – only then can one become independent.
"Winter's Yearning" is a cinematic film about dreams, hopes, lives on hold, and the human capacity to rise again.


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ECP may be final arbiter in K-P interim set-up
Following the dissolution of the K-P Assembly, consultation between the chief minister and opposition leader in the disbanded provincial legislature to cobble together a caretaker setup could not take place on Wednesday.
Nonetheless, both sides confirmed they were carrying out a series of consultations among themselves.
Meanwhile, sources indicated there was a likelihood that the ball might end up in the Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) court as 'unbridgeable' political differences between the two rivals would remain a hurdle. Both sides appeared to be loath to make a joint decision, they added.
The provincial assembly was dissolved as Governor Haji Ghulam Ali signed and approved Chief Minister Mahmood Khan's summary for the dissolution of the provincial legislature.
The governor dispatched a notification to CM Mahmood and Leader of the Opposition Akram Khan Durrani, stating that the assembly and provincial cabinet were dissolved with immediate effect under Clause 1 of Article 112 of the Constitution.
The law states that the governor shall dissolve the provincial assembly if so advised by the chief minister; and the provincial assembly shall, unless sooner dissolved, stand dissolved at the expiration of forty-eight hours after the chief minister has so advised.The notification said that the caretaker CM would be appointed by the governor in consultation with Mahmood and Durrani. The governor called on them to provide the names of their nominees for the position by January 21.
Until the appointment of the caretaker CM, Mahmood will continue to hold office to perform the day-to-day affairs of the province.
In this regard, PTI sources said that CM Mahmood was holding marathon consultations with his colleagues in the erstwhile provincial cabinet to reach a consensus on the matter.
On the other hand, Leader of the Opposition Akram Khan Durrani also swung into action and contacted the leader of his party, Maulana Fazlur Rahman and other colleagues, along with the leaders of other parties in the opposition.
Both sides have until January 20 (Friday) to agree on one name as caretaker CM. However, if this does not happen, the matter will be referred to the parliamentary committee to be set up by the speaker, which will consider the names within three days.
As per the procedure laid out in the law, the speaker will have to constitute a six-member committee comprising three MPAs each nominated by the outgoing ruling party and the opposition.
In case of a failure to reach an agreement, the task to appoint the interim CM would be handed over to the ECP.
Pakistan expresses solidarity with oppressed women of IIOJK
Inadequate enforcement of legislation aimed at involving women in water governance structures
ECP defers by-polls across country amid devastating floods
Customs foil bid to smuggle banned items to Afghanistan
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Those that are stuck in wheelchairs struggle with their own lives. Whether it is a temporary or permanent state, residing in a chair isn't nice to say the least, but that does not necessarily mean that you cannot do about the same things regular folks do. You still have a lifetime facing you, and also a seat makes it possible to regain some of your independence. I guess it'd have been more dreadful if wheelchairs did not come into existence. However, they did, and your lifestyle will be easier for this. Not to mention that thanks to technological advancement, wheelchairs have improved considerably through recent years. They provide excellent comfort and mobility, something which you could be thankful for.
Even though there are loads of location in Visalia, CA at which you could rent a wheelchair, I'd recommend against it. There are a few reasons for that you must buy instead of lease, and I am going to record a few of them, merely to offer you a clearer image.
It's money from the window — paying rent for a chair in Visalia, CA may not be a lot, but when the numbers accumulate, you will see that buying one is a lot better. Wheelchair rental companies will charge you an quantity of money at the start of your contract, and then you will have to pay a fee for every single day or a week of usage, based on the company. Delivery and pickup will be billed extra, so remember about that. The entire amount will depend on just how far you use the chair. As a result, in the conclusion of your contract, you will get a enormous bill that will make you regret that you didn't buy a wheelchair in the first location. And if you purchase a wheelchair and you just take excellent care of this, you can sell it back at a reasonable price. That's if you do not need it anymore. If you are permanently disabled, automobile leasing should not even be an option.
Everything you need might not be accessible — because you can imagine, there are multiple types of wheelchairs, and your requirement may require a particular kind. On the other hand, the auto leasing company may not have what you need in stock, which means you are going to wind up in a seat which isn't suggested for you. Your only option is to accept what it's given, and that might be awful for you. However, if you purchase a new wheelchair, then you can choose precisely what you need, and everybody is happy. Keep in mind that your comfort and stability would be your number one priority. It may prove to be inconvenient to settle for something that you do not require. As an instance, let's say that you will need a wheelchair with fixed armrests, however, the leasing company doesn't have one in inventory. What do you really do? Nothing, as you have no options.
You may get somebody else's busted wheelchair — do you believe that wheelchair rental businesses have fresh wheelchairs in inventory? No, some of them are damaged. Not severely, but they might have a crooked wheel or even a wobbly armrest. You might not want that? Is not it best should you purchase a new chair and everything is as it should be? I believe that it is, and taking a person's leftovers is not fine, to say the very least.
You may lose your deposit — when you choose wheelchair leasing, you might lose your deposit at the smallest scratch. Accidents happen, and should they do with a rented chair, you'll have to pay for it one way or the other. Who wants that stress?
These are only a couple reasons why I think that wheelchair leasing is poor to buy, but definitely in the event that you think about it, it is possible to come back with more.
Budgeting is a portion of everybody's life, and also wheelchair price is an essential aspect if you purchase one. I do not understand what are the wheelchair prices in Visalia, CA, but they can begin from 80$ (low-end) and achieve as high as 12.000$, meaning top of the lineup and have all kinds of features. While cost is important, do not forget to add quality at the equation. I know that you might reside on a budget, however, comfort is more significant in this situation.
Most people, not just the ones in Visalia, CA, do not like to devote considerable quantities of money on a wheelchair. Yes, there are those who can afford to get a very costly wheelchair, but this is beyond the point. Even so, you can get some affordable products which are of top quality. And by cheap I suggest a couple hundreds of dollars. On the flip side, a wheelchair above 1000$ could have amazing features like elevating footrests and whatnot. At that price, even electrical wheelchairs are an alternative. The most important idea is to not think only of wheelchair price, but your comfort and mobility also. Keep in mind that a wheelchair is supposed to give back your freedom. It is not the opportunity to really go in economy mode.
Many of you who are searching for the ideal wheelchair ought to be aware that weight is important. The wheelchair weight will determine how simple you proceed around. Another aspect you will need to think about is how far you are going to move. When you have a job, as an instance, you may have to move quite a lot, meaning a heavy wheelchair will make that a little bit difficult for you, particularly in the event that you intend on with no help.
The wheelchair weight is dictated by the materials used for the structure. Lucky for you, you can find lightweight materials out there that may be as durable as possible. Require aluminum, for example. It's a hard metal, but very lightweight. Hybrids are also an option, but they're a bit costly. Alloys, on the other hand, are one of the cheapest materials. Ultimately, the decision is yours, and you may base your decision based upon your financial plan. However, remember that your meal weight is something that you need to bear in mind before buying a specific product. After all, you are the one who will push it about all day long.
when you purchase a wheelchair, it's also advisable to think of the accessories that you will need for it. What it is certain is that you simply will need a few things that will enhance your mobility, and let's not forget about relaxation. With that in mind, here are the most common accessories that you will need.
Foam cushions — Foam is the most common substance used in wheelchair cushions. It is most likely because foam is more affordable than other materials. But, high-density foam is far better than regular foam. I suppose you've learned of memory foam. It provides maximum comfort, it is going to help with pressure sores, also it takes the shape of your body. Nevertheless, foam cushions are vulnerable to wear and tear much faster than other substances. They do not last very long, especially if they are in use daily.
Gel cushions — Just as the name implies, a gel cushion is made up of foam base and a gel bladder in the middle. Those who have used foam and gel say that gel cushions are better for pressure sores, and it is something which each and every wheelchair user needs. Moreover, gel is supposed to assist you with maintaining a healthy posture, and you'll be pain-free on your lower spine and tailbone. On the other hand, just like anything else, there's a drawback to this kind of cushions also. Gel bottoms-out, but kneading the cushion once per day may stop that from occurring anytime soon.
Air flotation cushion — In case you don't know what that is, allow me to inform you. An air flotation pillow is made up of a specific number of balloons that match to keep you at a comfortable and wholesome posture. You have the prospect of adjusting the pressure points by tying a few balloons to stop them from inflating. The only drawback of this type of cushions is maintenance. In the end, we are discussing balloons. They could leak air, and you will need to fix that if and when it happens.
Urethane honeycomb — Last but not least, urethane honeycomb is the newest technology in futon cushions. That's because that a urethane honeycomb pillow is made of numerous individual cells. As for comfort and support, this type is fantastic. In addition, the air may circulate freely between both cells, which means that heat retention is hopeless. Because of all those attributes, and because there are not any drawbacks whatsoever, this kind of pillow has become easily the most expensive of them all.
Just someone who is bound to a wheelchair may understand the importance of a wheelchair ramp. The absence of access is a real obstacle for a disabled individual, which explains the reason why it is a great thing that many public spaces are bound by law to set up wheelchair ramps. Nonetheless, you have to put in one at your house as well.
Certainly you may come across ramps in Visalia, CA, and truth be told, they aren't very costly. But you will need someone to put in it to you because I do not think you can manage it yourself. 1 aspect that you need to be cautious about is the wheelchair ramp incline. You would like it to be comfortable for you to use. If the angle is too large, that may be difficult for you to go up, and quite a low angle requires quite the space for the ramp, which again, it is not suitable. Establishing a wheelchair ramp incline is easy, and you need to buy a ramp accordingly.
Transportation is just another significant aspect if you're in a wheelchair. After all, you cannot live in a one-mile radius for the rest of your life. Luckily, you have loads of choices. To start with, you can use a bus. The car is equipped with a lifting system that will allow you to enter and exit the vehicle. It is extremely convenient, and while this kind of car is custom made (all the times) and maybe a bit expensive, it will enhance your mobility. And then let's not forget on your sanity. In the event you stay isolated, you are able to go through melancholy. A wheelchair van is likely to make possible for you to get out of your comfort zone and then interact more.
additionally, if you want to travel in spite of your handicap, you may use a wheelchair RV. It is pretty much exactly the same since the wheelchair van, but rather than a vehicle, you receive an RV. You can travel anywhere you need, and you have the assistance you need to have in and outside of the automobile. A wheelchair RV is unquestionably the best means of travel for a handicapped individual.
While I know it's not easy to reside in a wheelchair that does not mean that your life is finished. You can do plenty of other items to keep yourself amused, and you may still be a successful part of society. It is possible to always have hobbies and whatnot. As an example, you may play with wheelchair football, which is extremely popular today. It is pretty similar to regular football, but instead of running after the autumn, you pursue it on wheels. Wheelchair football is definitely something you need to think about.
If you do not like wheelchair football, then you always have the option to play some wheelchair basketball. Surely you can find wheelchair basketball clubs at Visalia, CA, and also individuals who attend these sports events usually have loads of fun. Who says that individual cannot be you. The point is that you are able to have fun no matter which state you are in. All you have to do is seek out ways of amusement for disabled men and women in Visalia, CA, and certainly your search will develop something. Enjoy your life! It is well worth living it.
After you get accustomed to it, a wheelchair will become a part of you. You are going to learn how to live your life inside, and you will be more than fine. Nonetheless, make sure that you make an educated choice when you buy a wheelchair. In addition, remember about the accessories, and get yourself the ideal wheelchair you are able to afford. After all, this is your mobility we're talking about, and you deserve the best.


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Safe – Part II
Posted by Michael Calderwood in Cambria CCSD, Cambria Fire Department, Community Involvement, Emergency Services, Local politics, Parcel Tax, Searching for Cambria's Reality, Words matter
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As part of my journey to better understand the different factors that have gone into the upcoming ballot measure, I reached out to the CCSD General Manager with questions around some of the things I've heard from different parts of the interested community.
One of the primary issues relates to taxation approach to funding the firefighter positions. I took a few questions (formed from reading and hearing thoughts from vocal community members) and posed them to the GM. He directed me to Legal Counsel for specific details. I submitted my questions in an email and received the following response from David Hirsch, an attorney who works with District Counsel Tim Carmel. Mr. Hirsch's answers are BOLDED.
Parcel Tax – Legal Edition
The questions I posed fell into two buckets.
Bucket A: Parcel Tax
Why was the method of seeking revenue through parcel taxes done the way it has been done?
What law, statute or other governing rules make this approach legal and compliant?
Why would this issue not be addressed through different means, such as a 218?
Mr. Hirsch responded (some editing for brevity)
"The answer to your questions, in large measure, is that the special tax is something that is expressly authorized by and consistent with the requirements of Proposition 218. Proposition 218 was a voter approval protection initiative that added provisions to the California Constitution. It created a requirement that special taxes, such as the CCSD's parcel tax measure that will be on the June ballot, are subject to a supermajority vote that requires two-thirds voter approval. A provision in the statutes that govern community services districts, Government Code Section 61121, expressly authorizes the CCSD to levy special taxes."
He continues, " Proposition 218 also addresses and creates procedural requirements and restrictions on other forms of local agency revenues, such as fees and assessments. Those types of revenues are not an appropriate source to fund the three-firefighter positions that the special tax will address. Fees relate to services such as water or sewer and are restricted to the cost of providing those services. Assessments require that there be a special benefit to the assessed property. The higher level of staffing of fire response vehicles will provide a general benefit to the entire community and therefore cannot easily be funded through an assessment process. Therefore, although it requires meeting the high threshold of a two-thirds vote of the electorate, the special tax was deemed the most appropriate way to provide the needed funding for the three-firefighter positions."
This second section of questions is less rooted in law and more in the application.
Bucket B: Fairness
There are many views on the "fairness" of taking a path that excluded many property owners being able to vote on the tax. The ones that rise to the top of the list posit that all property owners should have the right to vote on issues that directly affect them, and will (if successful) impose costs on them.
Renters are given the opportunity to tax property owners. Many rental properties have multiple tenants, which can dramatically up the number of votes per property.
Taxing those with higher equity in town (homes or other structures) the same as those with much less (vacant parcels).
Parcel owners who reside elsewhere receive no benefit but are burdened with the costs of the proposed tax.
Some citizens have mentioned that in the past they were mailed a ballot and could cast a vote on issues like this. Is that not doable under the approach that has been taken?
"… You note that 'There are many views on the "fairness' of taking a path that excluded many property owners being able to vote on the tax." I can certainly appreciate your point; however, fundamentally the fairness question is a policy issue with regard to how the special tax was structured. The previously noted Section of the Government Code that authorized seeking approval for the special tax also provides that "…The special taxes shall be applied uniformly to all taxpayers or all real property within the district, except that unimproved property may be taxed at a lower rate than improved property."
"…the CCSD's Board of Directors looked at options that included only taxing improved property. They ended up deciding, within their sound discretion, to submit a measure to the voters that would assess a uniform amount on all parcels in the District.
"… certainly there are many examples that can be cited where taxes are deemed unfair to some but nonetheless are lawfully imposed. You noted that renters are able to vote on taxes that their absentee, property owner landlords have to pay. Other examples include transient occupancy taxes paid by folks staying at hotels that are voted upon by the communities residents and not those that are taxed. Likewise, owners of vacation homes who reside elsewhere and are not registered voters in Cambria will not be able to vote on the tax, although they certainly will benefit from its passage. Other examples of unfairness include Mello-Roos special taxes, which often are created by one landowner, a developer, but subsequently are paid by the future residents of the property, and school taxes paid by retirees with no children in the school system. Unfortunately, often the nature of taxation is such that there is some element of unfairness, however, how the tax is structured is a policy question best left to the elected officials who must take responsibility for seeking its approval. "
" You also mentioned that some citizens have said that they were mailed a ballot and could cast a vote on issues like this and asked whether that could be done for the Cambria's firefighters special tax measure. Those folks may have been referring to an assessment district ballot process, which as noted, is not an appropriate mechanism to fund the three-firefighter positions. Otherwise, if they were referring to a mailed ballot election, while there are procedures to have such elections (they are significantly more expensive), Cambria's measure will be on the regular June 2018 ballot and voters will need to go to the polls to cast their vote or vote by absentee ballot."
So, there we have it – a detailed response to a sampling of the comments and questions heard around town. Perhaps this will provide clarity to some; maybe it will raise more questions from many. Knowledge is power. The quest for accurate and honest information can feel like the hunt for the Golden Fleece. Accurate and honest answers can keep us from feeling like the fleeced.
In the next edition I sit down with CFD Chief William Hollingsworth to get a better sense of the true need for the proposed staffing levels. I also visited Cal Fire Station 10 and had a brief conversation with the Captain on duty.
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If This American Horror Story: 1984 Theory Is True, We Might Need to Quit Here and Now
Does American Horror Story: 1984 Take Place in One Night?
October 9, 2019 by Stacey Nguyen
From serial killers to aerobic classes, American Horror Story: 1984 has it all — that is, except broad daylight. Other than flashbacks and the drive up to Camp Redwood, most of the season so far occurs at night, particularly the first (and maybe last) evening that the counselors spend at the scary camp. Which begs the question, will the ninth season just take place in one night? Probably not, but it's still worth it to examine this theory.
One of the reasons this one-night speculation might hold water is because American Horror Story: 1984 has already made a ton of references to old-school horror films. It particularly winks at slasher movies, which often take place in one night — take, for example, Halloween and A Nightmare on Elm Street. Everyone will die one by one as the night progresses, except, perhaps, for Brooke (Emma Roberts), who's the living and breathing example of the "final girl" trope.
But then we have to consider the fact that 10 episodes covering one night is a lot, even if we do get a ton of flashbacks. The series could somehow triangulate the current timeline with the night of Brooke's Night Stalker attack and the brutal 1970 murders (tempus infinituum, anyone?). Even then, it'd still feel like they're stretching the night out thin. As it's been pointed out on Digital Spy, it's a reach to drag out a concept that usually squeezes into a two-hour slot on the big screen. Doing this is bound to make the season repetitive and unevenly paced — remember how long season five lingered in My Roanoke Nightmare?
A slightly adjusted alternative theory is that the first half of the season will take place in one night. This ties in nicely with the idea floating out there that AHS: 1984 is actually a movie and that we'll see the offscreen production around the season's midpoint. Given that episode five is titled "Red Dawn," the not-so-happy campers will likely see the light of day sooner than we think.
While we have our reasons to doubt that the entire ninth season will take place in one night, the dark and dreary camp setting still hasn't failed to give us the creeps so far.
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If I asked you to list every single one of your values, chances are it would be seemingly endless; everything from social equality to breakfast foods. If someone asked you, "do you value the ethical treatment of living creatures?" you would likely answer yes. But the question at hand is, what does it really mean to value something? How would I know you valued that, if you hadn't just flat out told me?
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Owls of North America
This comprehensive guide includes multiple photos of every owl found in North America, including some regional subspecies. Some species have up to six photos that show plumage variation, sexual differences and behavior, with 75 photos representing the 19 species of owls found in North America. Most other similar guides only show two or three photos of each species, which is why this guide is more helpful in field conditions.
Accompanying text provides tips on how to identify each owl, including how they differ from other similar owls, as well as their calls and vocalizations. The ability to see similar owl species in side by side comparison is the key to your ID success, and this guide allows that to happen due to the foldable panels.
Nine species of nighthawks and nightjars are also shown at the end of this guide, with multiple photos showing nighthawks in flight for ID comparison. All nightjars found in North America are also shown here, with text explaining how each differs from the others. This waterproof guide is invaluable for your field identification of these two birds groups.
Kevin Karlson
Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer who has published numerous articles on bird identification and natural history for an assortment of magazines, books, and journals.A former photo editor for North American Birds, he currently writes the Birder's ID column for Wild Bird Magazine. Kevin is a co-author of The Shorebird Guide (Houghton Mifflin Co. 2006) and is currently completing a new book for the Roger Tory Peterson Reference series at Houghton Mifflin Co. called Birding by Impression. He is the author and photographer of a book titled The Birds of Cape May (Schiffer Publishing, 2010), which celebrates the birds of this special location through the four seasons, and just completed a new nature photography book called Visions: Earth's Elements in Bird and Nature Photography, which will be released in June, 2012.
As the sole ornithologist for Cornell Lab of Ornithology's DVD Birds of North America, Kevin prepared photos and wrote captions for over 2600 bird images, including over 800 of his own. He is a regular presence at numerous Bird and Nature festivals around North America, where he gives keynote presentations and workshops on bird identification and natural history, and leads field trips to a variety of locations. Kevin also leads a limited number of photography tours.
About Kevin Karlson
Kevin Karlson is an accomplished birder, professional tour leader and wildlife photographer who has published numerous articles on bird identification and natural history for an assortment of magazines, books, and journals.A former photo editor for North American Birds, he currently writes the Birder's ID column for Wild Bird Magazine. Kevin is a co-author of The Shorebird Guide (Houghton Mifflin Co. 2006) and is currently completing a new book for the Roger Tory Peterson Reference series at Houghton Mifflin Co. called Birding by Impression. He is the author and photographer of a book titled The Birds of Cape May (Schiffer Publishing, 2010), which celebrates the birds of this special location through the four seasons, and just completed a new nature photography book called Visions: Earth's Elements in Bird and Nature Photography, which will be released in June, 2012. As the sole ornithologist for Cornell Lab of Ornithology's DVD Birds of North America, Kevin prepared photos and wrote captions for over 2600 bird images, including over 800 of his own. He is a regular presence at numerous Bird and Nature festivals around North America, where he gives keynote presentations and workshops on bird identification and natural history, and leads field trips to a variety of locations. Kevin also leads a limited number of photography tours.


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