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I think people have a fear of being found out.
I know this because I once had this same fear. This fear of being caught with my hand in the non-organic, sugar laden, big corporation labeled cookie jar instead of a raw, homemade dessert with DIY edible decorations. I have feared the wrath of my peers at not having read that book or been to that seminar, and having instead chosen to spend my weekend watching reruns of Hannah Montana with my kids, taking a trip to McDonald's to eat a dead cow (I hope it's a cow, whatever!), and letting them frolic in the play area while I perused the latest issue of my favorite gossip magazine (because sometimes you gotta know who cheated on who, right?). And I admit it: right now as I write this, I am enjoying a cup of Folgers coffee and smoking a cigarette.
I used to be afraid of being seen as flawed, as not "spiritual" enough. I was afraid people would see the missing eye on my blissed out bunny slippers or hear me snore during that last 15 minutes of yoga class, when what I should have doing was meditating.
So, like many of my friends, I scoffed at those around me who accidentally let their humanness slip out. I judged and sighed knowingly and gazed upon that lost soul with that look – you know, that look you get from someone who has decided they are somehow better than you, that they have tasted the elixir of enlightenment and you just don't have the right stuff to play in their galaxy or dimension, that they are taking their unicorn and going home. But with each sigh, with each judging gaze of my blinded by light and bliss eyes, deep down inside I wished I, too, could just take off my crystals and that itchy hemp shirt and just wear my Walmart shorts and eat a Nestle ice cream and be okay with that, too.
I looked around me and saw that so many were struggling to keep up with the Jones, or I should say the Chopra's (wink wink). This being spiritual thing is exhausting. It seemed ironic that the idea of living a spiritual life was supposed to mean living without judgment, but let's be honest here, there seems to be a lot of judgment around what it means to be spiritual.
So what's a girl to do who just wants to have some peace in her life, be happy and find joy, love and be loved, feel good about the world, who sometimes has wild experiences in what seems to be other dimensions, but could just be she had a little to much wine and well, you know, she can't really explain it but it was really mind blowing, who sometimes feels deeply connected to all things known in this dimension and others, but sometimes wants to eat crappy food and shop at a discount store?
Do it. Do it and enjoy it. Seriously, go right now and do anything you want. If it brings you joy, do it because that is LIVING. We ARE human; we are all a work in progress and we are all here in this reality to live in it, learn from it, to expand within it and out of it at our own pace. There is no spiritual handbook with points next to each enlightened feat accomplished. Deepak and Eckhart are not somewhere up there keeping score.
Being human is in fact normal, and when I let go of trying to be anything other than human, suddenly I find myself spending more time doing the things that brought me the peace and joy and enlightenment I had been searching for. Funny how that happens: when I stopped chasing, it stopped running.


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Of any disease to be diagnosed with, cancer is the scariest. There are various kinds of rare flu and also meningitis that you may have thought about, but cancer is very widespread, affecting many, many people each year. Review the information provided here, and become more knowledgeable about cancer and how to best handle it.
Cancer affects not only the person with the disease, but everyone that loves them. There are many options in dealing with cancer, and there are many options for cures, too. Consult with your doctor on a regular basis.
You can overcome any cancer through early detection. Schedule regular appointments to detect different kinds of cancer before you notice any symptoms. Self examinations once a month can help you to detect any early signs of breast or testicular cancer.
In the battle against cancer exercise matters. Exercising helps to get your body's inner workings to speed up, which helps to increase blood flow throughout your body. When the blood is flowing faster through your body, vital nutrients and pharmaceuticals that are needed to cure your disease will more easily travel to the areas of your body affected with cancer cells.
A lot of people do not have a good understanding of what cancer is. They may fear that your disease is something that is contagious, or that you can no longer perform your job at work. Try your best not to get angry, and strive to be honest and open.
If a loved one receives a diagnosis of cancer, make yourself available to them. You may find it hard, but if they are able to talk about how they are feeling, it will help them. Don't interrupt or share your opinions. Instead, make the conversation about them.
Learn the symptoms for all major types of cancer so that you know when you need to see a doctor. If you go to the doctor when you first experience symptoms, you may be able to get cancer treated before it has progressed very far. This improves your chances for a long and happy life. Things like bloody stool, unexplained weight loss, cramping and thinning stools can be symptoms of colon cancer. You should consult with a medical professional if these symptoms are present.
It's reported that regular exercise has the ability to reduce the chances of you getting colon cancer, up to 40%. The reason for this is that active individuals are often in better overall health and at lower weights that are not conducive to cancer. It also lowers the risk of developing diabetes, a disease that is known to increase cancer risk. Regular workouts should be a priority in your life.
Depression affects your physical health as well as your state of mind; it may even accelerate cancer growth. He or she may give up hope entirely.
The benefits of a breast cancer examination far outweigh the awkward process. The discomfort lasts for only a few minutes. Don't let the fear or discomfort of a screening sway you from something that can spare you your breasts and even your life.
Avoid doctors who don't communicate openly. Some questions just can't wait for an answer. Any question should be answered right away.
Cancer tops the list for stressing people out more than any other disease due to the fact that cancer can be found at many different spots in your body. It may settle anywhere, anytime. Using these tips, you can better fight this disease if you've been diagnosed with it.

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ASU Winter Intensive 2020 is privileged to be led once again by Aikido Shihan Mitsugi Saotome Sensei, along with this year's Special Friendship Guest Instructors Jan Nevelius Shihan (Sweden) and Marsha Turner Sensei (Chicago), and many other senior ASU Instructors from across the country.
We are very pleased to welcome everyone back to the Sirata Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, where the event will be held from January 2, 2020 to January 6, 2020 (Thursday – Monday). This is the twelfth year the ASU Winter Intensive will be held at this location. By popular demand, the five-day camp schedule will again be held after the holiday period at the beginning of January. This event date allows attendees to enjoy the holidays with their families, and still start the new year with world class training. We are happy to confirm that we have been able to keep room rates at the Sirata unchanged, maintaining the significantly discounted rates we have enjoyed for the last two years (just mention ASU Aikido when you make your reservations). Also, the very popular dojo group discount will continue this year: buy 4, get 1 free when all five people from your dojo register together. By this mechanism, every dojo has the potential to organize an in-house scholarship for that student who should really go to camp but has financial restrictions. Or, all five can share in the savings! Just message firstname.lastname@example.com for details.
With this, our third year of management by the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba (ASU), our goal is for the Winter Intensive to continue to evolve each year by listening to your feedback and making adjustments accordingly — all while continuing the tradition of world class instruction by some of the best aikido teachers anywhere. (Check out the truly impressive teaching roster!) Classes will include intensive training for both open hand and weapons work. There will be discussion and application of internal, technical, and philosophical concepts that will advance your understanding and your effectiveness. An extended afternoon break will allow time to relax and enjoy some of the best that Florida in January has to offer, with an expanded extracurricular schedule so there will be plenty of options to choose!
Saotome Sensei is 82 years old now. He is still active and still awesome, and one of the last living Uchideshi of the Founder. Seize this opportunity and come see him. Now is now.
If you have relevant products or services you would like to offer to our dojo community, please complete and return the vendor information form right away so we can make sure to save a spot for your display.
If you are interested in volunteering at this year's Winter Intensive, please complete and return the volunteer information form right away, and we'll organize a choice of areas where you can help out — and thanks!
This event is owned and operated by the Aikido Schools of Ueshiba. Training mats exclusively for this event are provided through the generous donation of the ASU Board.


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Oklahoma Tribal: Get Unlimited Talk and Unlimited Text, plus 500 MB Data!
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FeelSafe Wireless is the brand name of the free government cell phone program offered by Air Voice Wireless. The service is available in California, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Wisconsin. And the company has some terrific plans for anyone in these states.
(As an aside, we think FeelSafe is one of the best names in the free government cell phone business because it perfectly describes the idea behind the Lifeline Assistance program. The program was designed to help cash-strapped Americans get cell phones that help them stay in touch with their children and parents, help them communicate with their doctors, and help them land jobs in these tough economic times. If that's not a perfect description of "FeelSafe", we don't know what would be.)
What do you get from FeelSafe?
Of course, you start with a free cell phone. And at a minimum, you'll get 500 voice minutes and 500 texts every month, plus at least 500MB of data. But that's just a start with FeelSafe. Take a look at all there plans.
California Plan: Take your choice of unlimited talk and text or unlimited talk and text PLUS 2GB of data and 100 international SMS messages per month. And, of course, you get a free smart phone.
Oklahoma Plan (tribal): Unlimited talk, unlimited texts, unlimited SMS, plus 3.5G of data.
Oklahoma Plan (non-tribal): You get a free phone, 1000 minutes of talk, 500 texts, and 500MB of data.
All other FeelSafe Wireless states: You get a free smart phone, 1000 voice minutes, 500 texts and 500MB of data allowance each month.
Each FeelSafe account also comes with free 911/E911 Access, a free voicemail account, free Caller ID, free Call Waiting, free 3-Way Calling, free Text Messaging, free Call Forwarding, and Free Calls to Customer Service. We'd say you get a lot for your money, but since this is the free government cell phone program, we have to amend that to "You get a lot for absolutely nothing."
How do you qualify?
You may qualify for a FeelSafe Wireless free government cell phone if you participate in any of the government assistance programs listed below or if you have an income that is at or below 135-150% (depending upon state) of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps or SNAP)
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Remember that you can only have one Lifeline phone per household (that includes wireline or wireless service).
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By Alan Levin and Susanna Ray
Boeing Co. (BA) was cleared by U.S. regulators to test its proposed redesign of the 787 Dreamliner's battery systems, the first step toward resuming service of a plane grounded worldwide for almost two months.
Boeing will be allowed "limited test flights" with two 787s that will have prototype components of the new battery system, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. Boeing must prove in flight and laboratory tests that the design meets U.S. standards, and the FAA could insist on more changes, the agency said in a statement yesterday.
While it's unclear when the 787 will carry passengers again, the decision signals Boeing can limit the damage to its most sophisticated model from lithium-ion battery issues. The worldwide fleet of 49 Dreamliners has been parked since Jan. 16 after two incidents of batteries overheating and smoking.
"Today's approval from the FAA is a critical and welcome milestone toward getting the fleet flying again and continuing to deliver on the promise of the 787," Boeing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney said in a statement.
Boeing shares rose 1.5 percent yesterday to $84.16, the highest closing price since May 2008 (BA), after people familiar with the matter said the company won an order from Ryanair Holdings Plc. for single-aisle 737s valued at $15.1 billion. The shares rose as high as $84.50 in trading (BA) after the close of New York Stock Exchange trading, following the FAA announcement.
Resumption Timeframe
Boeing has given customers a timeframe for when to expect commercial flights to resume, though not a specific date, Philip Scruggs, chief marketing officer at International Lease Finance Corp., told reporters yesterday at the International Society of Transport Aircraft Traders conference in Orlando, Florida. ILFC has ordered 74 Dreamliners, according to Boeing's website.
"It'll be this summer," he said. "There's not going to be a huge delay."
The redesign includes new components to minimize potential of a short-circuit, battery insulation between cells to halt the spread of fire, and a new heat-resistant case and venting system, according to the statement. The battery enclosure will ensure that fire can't develop inside, according to Boeing. The voltage range of the batteries, made by Kyoto, Japan-based GS Yuasa Corp. (6674), will also be limited.
"This comprehensive series of tests will show us whether the proposed battery improvements will work as designed," U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement. "We won't allow the plane to return to service unless we're satisfied that the new design ensures the safety of the aircraft and its passengers."
'Very Compelling'
Because investigators don't know what triggered the incidents on a Japan Airlines Co. 787 after landing in Boston and on an All Nippon Airways Co. (9202) flight in Japan, the fixes are designed to head off every possible way the batteries can fail, FAA Administrator Michael Huerta told Congress Feb. 28.
"We don't want to be here, but given where they were, it's a very compelling solution," John Plueger, president and co- founder of Air Lease Corp. (AL), said in an interview yesterday. The Los-Angeles based company has 12 787s on order, with deliveries set to start in 2017.
"As this is a very complete fix, I believe testing will validate it, and I don't expect any other problems, so it should be a relatively quick return to service," he said.
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board hasn't identified what triggered a short-circuit on the JAL battery that burst into flames shortly after landing.
The safety board, which has no regulatory authority and no say on when the Dreamliner can resume flying, issued an interim report March 7 raising new questions about how Boeing determined the batteries were safe.
Second Incident
The FAA grounded the 787 after the ANA plane made an emergency landing at Takamatsu airport in southern Japan Jan. 16 because a battery overheated, emitting smoke and fumes. Aviation regulators around the globe followed the FAA's lead.
A separate FAA review of the 787's design, manufacturing and assembly is under way. That effort was announced Jan. 11, when Huerta and LaHood pronounced the plane safe.
After the grounding, LaHood said several times he wouldn't approve a resumption of 787 flights unless he was certain the fix would work. Regulators must be "1,000 percent sure" the plane is safe, he said Jan. 17.
The FAA-approved plan specifies the tests that Boeing must pass before the plane is approved for passenger service, according to the agency statement. The tests will be based on guidelines for lithium-ion batteries adopted by RTCA Inc., a non-profit corporation that advises the FAA on technical matters. Those guidelines weren't written when FAA approved the 787 batteries in 2007.
FAA Engineers
The agency's engineers will observe and be "closely involved" in all testing, according to the release. The NTSB has been probing the role that Boeing employees played in approving the plane's systems during initial testing prior to its certification in 2011.
Boeing said it has insisted on enhanced testing and quality control before battery assembly.
The 787 entered commercial service in late 2011, after more than three years of production delays. Boeing has delivered the planes to eight airlines, of which one, United Continental Holdings Inc. (UAL), is based in the U.S.
The twin-engine jet has a starting list price of about $207 million and is being marketed at airlines for long-haul routes. Lightweight composite-plastic materials and a reliance on electricity, not air diverted from engines, to run the plane's systems help improve fuel economy and range.
ANA, the first and biggest operator of 787s with 17 in its fleet, rose 1.5 percent to close at 205 yen in Tokyo, its highest since July 2. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell 0.6 percent.
"As the launch customer we look forward to an early resumption of flights, with the priority being on safety," Ryosei Nomura, a spokesman for ANA, said by telephone. "We see the FAA's approval as a big step forward."


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I don't get sick very often. I eat well, lots of fruits and vegetables, make sure I do not forsake the proteins, drink alcohol moderately (most days), exercise (a lot) and consume enormous amounts of water on a regular basis. I haven't been to a doctor for anything but a routine checkup in over a year. Which is all part of my rationale as to why I did not get a flu shot this year. Or any other year.
That and the fact I detest needles.
There I admit it. The mere sight of a needle can make me fall faint. For these reasons I will never get a tattoo or will I ever shoot up any drug for sport. So unless it is deemed absolutely necessary I do not raise my hand and offer to have one jabbed into my very delicate and tender skin. That is about to change.
You see I got hit. Hard. For the better part of the last week I was forced to remove myself from normal daily life. I am one of those who this year's so called epidemic, has left flat out. Fever, aches, chills, headache, sore throat, intermittent upset stomach and the welcome surprise after a holiday laden with food, no appetite.
I had a lot of time to think while I lay in a fetal position in my darkened bedroom, my iPhone within easy reach, wondering where the line between clear thinking and hallucination actually was. I learned some lessons. 25 of them.
To continue and read that list follow this link to The Huffington Post.
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Progress 🔗
Progress resources provide information about the current state of a long-running server process in Crunch. Some requests at certain endpoints may return 202 status containing a progress URL in the body, at which one can monitor the progress of the request that was accepted and not yet completed.
GET /progress/{id}/ HTTP/1.1
"element": "shoji:view",
"self": "https:/app.crunch.io/api/progress/{id}/",
"value": {
"progress": 22,
"message": "exported 2 variables"
GET on a Progress view returns a Shoji View containing information
about the status of the indicated process. The "progress" attribute
contains a integer between -1 and 100. Positive progress values indicate
that the job is being processed, while a negative value indicates that
an error occurred in processing. Zero entails that the job has not been
started, while 100 indicated completion. Additionally, if the
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GET will nevertheless return
200 status and indicate
"progress": 100.
Optionally, the View will provide a message regarding current status.
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HathiTrust – December 2013 Update
HathiTrust highlights for the month of December include the following:
- An update on the Executive Director Search
- Approval of HathiTrust's 2014 budget and fees
- An arrangement to preserve and provide access to materials made available by Knowledge Unlatched
- A reminder about submitting US federal government documents records to HathiTrust by January 31, 2014
- A call for new user support working group members
The California Digital Library (CDL) loaded 143,552 new or updated records into HathiTrust via Zephir, HathiTrust's new bibliographic metadata management system. Partners interested in submitting bibliographic metadata to Zephir can visit http://www.hathitrust.org/bib_data_submission for an overview of the process.
CDL staff also began working on a variety of improvements to HathiTrust applications. The first is to add quick links to embed HathiTrust volumes in other Web pages to the PageTurner interface. CDL staff created mock-ups and began development.
The UC Libraries added 2,292 volumes to HathiTrust in December, bringing UC's total volumes to 3,448,170.
Information about content ingest, the government documents registry (including a link to a list of known US federal government agencies), the HathiTrust Research Center plus more are included in the update.


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The Truckee Police Department is about to launch their first ever canine unit. Their black Labrador narcotics detection dog hasn't been selected or named yet, but they want a name ready to go when the selection is made. Therefore, the PD is asking for name ideas from the community.
The dog will be a "family member" of the community so a suggested name might represent Truckee history, weather, community or policing. This dog will have a big nose for sniffing out contraband drugs.
Ways to submit a name:
Complete a Truckee Police Canine license form and turn it in at the police station.
Email name submissions to TPD Canine Handler Andrew Holbrook at firstname.lastname@example.com with "Dog Tag" in the subject line.
Submit on Facebook to the Truckee Police Canine Association.
Submitted names:
Timber, Rookie, Rebel, Tank, Brinks, Titus, Magnum, Chief, Duke, Twain, and the list goes on.


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Stacy-Deanne (Dee-Anne) is a published novelist of crime fiction, mystery/suspense, and romantic suspense with interracial subplots. She started writing professionally in 1997 when she was nineteen years old. Stacy grew up loving the suspense genre. Her idols are Edgar Allan Poe and Alfred Hitchcock. Her love for Psycho and many of his movies fueled her fire for suspense.
Stacy´s books include Everlasting (Simon and Schuster, 2007), Melody (Simon and Schuster, 2008), Giving up the Ghost (Peace in the Storm Publishing, 2011) and The Season of Sin (Peace in the Storm Publishing, 2012). Stacy's books have been nominated for numerous awards.
Thank you Stacy for coming to hang out with us today. We will definitely have to take a look into your books. I personally love romance drama, and suspense novels for I am a sucker for love! Now that you're here we have a few questions to ask you so let's get right to it maam!
1. What made you choose to write in the Genre that you write in?
I write mysteries and crime novels mixed with interracial romance. My love for these genres comes from the heart. Since childhood I've always loved mysteries and suspense. I love the puzzles that these stories present. I love having to search for answers through twists and turns. I love suspense because it's the element of excitement and tension. I write interracial romance because I've always had an interest in it. I've always been attracted to white guys and I believe that love does not have a color.
2. What is your favorite thing about the writing experience and why?
I love writing itself of course. It makes me happy and I don't think I could ever stop. I love being published because it allows me to share my work with the world. It's amazing to not only create characters and a whole new world, but to share that with people all around the world. Authors and readers have a connection that can't be replaced.
3. How do you handle bad reviews?
I've been in the industry a long time and part of being a professional is to realize that not everyone will like my books or my style of writing. So I might get a bit gloomy if the review is tough, but I move on by remembering the people that enjoy my work. Authors gotta have a level of confidence and believe in themselves to make it in this business. One thing I would never do is respond to a bad review. I am totally against responding to reviews, especially bad ones. I wouldn't want a reader to feel like I am ungrateful. A reader has a right to not like my book and comment on that just like I can do the same for books I read. I realize it's nothing personal. They are critiquing my work, not me.
4. When you write, do you write for a long period of time or do you write in short burst?
I usually write all during the day so I stop and start. I write according to how I feel. Sometimes I wanna write in big chunks, but most times I write constantly all day so I write in segments. I usually write two or three scenes at a time.
5. What is your favorite character in your book and why?
Detective Brianna "Bree" Morris of my current series is my favorite. I've grown so close to her since beginning the series. Each time I write a new book starring her I feel like I learn a little more about her. I've grown close to her kind of like you would a real friend.
6. What is your favorite scene from the book or why?
In the latest installment of the Bree and Steven series, The Wild Life, my favorite scene is the one where Bree confronts her estranged father, George. The reason it's my favorite is because it's so emotional. Bree finally gets the chance to tell George how his absence has affected her as a person and a woman. The audience sees more into Bree and can understand why she makes the decisions she makes. It's a very important scene and I think those that grew up without their father around will relate. This scene not only ties The Wild Life together but it answers questions from previous installments.
7. What is the worse book you have ever read?
The Catcher in the Rye. Ugh. I HATED Holden Caulfield. He was so arrogant and obnoxious. The fact that the story was told from his point of view is why I didn't enjoy it. I also give The Catcher in the Rye the credit for why I don't like first person books now. I read Catcher in the Rye in school and ever since then I have had a dislike for first person books. No offense to those who write them, but I haven't read many I enjoyed. I find many first person books told from a character's POV that's either arrogant or uninteresting. That was the big issue with Holden. I feel like if you're gonna do the first person POV then the character needs to be someone folks will wanna hang around with for an entire book.
8. What is the best book you have ever read?
The Portrait of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. It's one of the books that made me interested in suspense. Wilde does a brilliant job of giving up a well-rounded villain in Dorian Gray. I love villains that are three-dimensional and that you have to root for yet dislike at the same time. This is one of my favorite books ever. Dorian was such an intriguing character and Wilde does a wonderful job bringing us into Dorian's treacherous world.
9. What projects do you have planned for the future?
Oh I have a lot going on. I have started three short story serials that will be releasing soon in installments. I have two novels coming out in 2014 and another in 2015. Right now I am also working on a new book for a new series and hopefully I'll be announcing another deal for that one soon. The book I am working on now and the opportunity presented from it was unexpected and I am very excited. So I might have even more work out in 2014. We shall see.
10. What do you dislike the most about the publishing world?
The industry has some very nice people in it but also some very selfish and hateful people. There are so many people that are willing to step over others to get what they want. What really bothers me is that many times it's the ones you trust or who you thought were on your side that end up sticking it to you in the end. I recommend to every author to be careful of who they call friends in this industry. For me it's safer to stay in my own lane and take care of business. I don't put myself out there because I've been burned by so-called friends enough.
11. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Wow, there are so many possibilities. LOL! I have no idea. I have plans that I am working on now but can't say how things might end up. I hope that my work keeps rising to another level. I hope maybe there is a TV show made of my current series by then. LOL! Whatever happens, I'll work hard to accomplish my dreams.
12. Do you have an official website?
13. Where can we find you on social media?
Facebook, Twitter, and Mailing list.
14. Where can we find your books?
My books are available in print and ebook.
The Wild Life Buy Links: Nook and Kindle.


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Recently, the state of Maryland passed a law (General Code 14-501) which requires children under 18 who have suffered a head injury while playing on a state or county field be removed from play for evaluation. In order to return to play, they must obtain written clearance from a licensed healthcare provider trained in the evaluation and management of concussion.
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Dallas — How many of us, in our lives, find the vocation for which we are ideally suited? Those who both find that thing and are capable of greatness in it become the Shakespeares, the Mozarts, the Bill Gates and Steve Jobs of the world—those for whom there is near-perfect correlation between their genius and what the world needs in their particular moment. But how many of the rest of us were handed paintbrushes when computers would have been our strength, or encouraged to read Newton and Darwin when Proust and Dostoyevsky was our true calling?
Some select few are both lucky and smart enough to find that perfect fit, as was evidenced Friday night at the last Blue Candlelight Music Series performance of the season. The capacity audience of about 50 lucky listeners got to hear the happy results of a few people who have evidently experienced that near-perfect correlation. Dallas Symphony Orchestra principal flute Demarre McGill, principal horn David Cooper, and concertmaster Alex Kerr collaborated with pianist and Blue Candlelight music director Baya Kakouberi to produce an evening of infinite possibility. As has been the case for the past few seasons, this concert took place at the elegant Dallas home of Richard and Enika Schulze.
The first half featured each of the three DSO players in duos with Kakouberi. Most of these were lesser known, with the exception of the Poulenc flute sonata. Demarre McGill demonstrated impeccable phrasing as well as an astonishing range of tonal colors on his gold flute. These colors include a glittering, bright sound, when needed, that belies the notion of a gold flute producing only warmer, more mellow tones.
McGill also collaborated with Kakouberi on C.P.E. Bach's distinctly Baroque-sounding Sonata for Flute and Piano. Program Annotator Laurie Shulman informed the audience that this piece was long attributed to father J.S. Bach, even being assigned a BWV number. Little wonder, because the piece sounds far more like the father's music than the early classical sounds we associate with the son. Both Kakouberi and McGill attempted to preserve the Baroque style; however, it was a bit disconcerting to hear what clearly was a harpsichord part played on the Schulze's lovely Steinway. McGill and Kakouberi's final collaboration was the virtuosic "Rigoletto Fantasie" by flutist William Popp. If you're unfamiliar with this piece, imagine, if you will, the much better known "Carmen Fantasy" by Sarasate. Then visualize a flutist instead of a violinist, and tunes from Rigoletto rather than Carmen. Now you've pretty much got it. McGill demonstrated the astonishing virtuosity of his technique in this piece, and received a well-earned and vigorous ovation from his audience.
Hornist David Cooper demonstrated the opulent tone that Dallas Symphony patrons have so come to appreciate in Saint-Saëns's Romance for Horn and Piano, Op. 36. Alex Kerr followed with a Romance, as well, by Pauline Viardot. This lovely and lyrical piece was the final and most welcome chapter in Blue Candlelight's season theme of works by women composers.
The second half of the program featured the sublime Brahms Trio for Horn, Violin, and Piano in E flat Major, Op. 40. David Cooper's performance, especially, was often breathtaking. He shaped phrases lovingly and skillfully, capturing the essence of the music. Kakouberi and Kerr were able collaborators—while they sometimes sounded under-rehearsed (not surprising, given both musicians' participation in the concurrent Soluna Festival as well as this Blue Candlelight performance), they nonetheless captured the spirit of the music.
As always, this was a performance well worth attending—a deluxe experience in every way.


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Insightful Content is What People Need
Iva Grigorova , Mon, 02/11/2019
By Iva Grigorova, Managing Director, Bulgaria
"Insights" might be an overused word in marketing. However, insights give meaning to ideas, strategy, campaigns, and content that can change consumer's perception of a brand.
Daily, thousands of brand messages, call-to-actions and campaigns require a consumer's full attention. Brands also use multiple communication channels - owned, earned and shared - to reach its target audience. On the other hand, the attention span has decreased to only 8 seconds. So, how must brand messages differ from one another to be noticed?
Reuters Institute and University of Oxford's Digital News Report for 2019 says more people will be leaving social networks, using more tools for a digital detox, and looking for more "meaningful content" because they will become conscious of how they spend their time online.
In the digitally transformed age, communication professionals tell stories "in different formats, for different interfaces, and with more efficiency, and place them in a strong and unique position." With a customized approach, communicators can tailor messages to reach segmented target groups across each channel - media, social media, web site or blog.
MSL has been talking a lot about consumer-centric content for years. Marketing and PR professionals must have a deep and clear understanding of consumers' needs to build the consumer-centric content model.
MSL Sofia builds strategies based on relevant insights that come from social media intelligence (part of Publicis Groupe Bulgaria Research hub). The approach helps companies build more successful communication campaigns. Why?
Social media intelligence gives a contextual human understanding of user-generated social media. User-generated social data is seen as the new "human gold standard" (Forrester Research), because of the high level of appreciation and trust it receives from other users. This also helps MSL (as a brand) to deliver its brand promise – "Impact and Influence".
Part of building "meaningful content" -- content that educates, solves needs, and answers questions – is about brands being able to acknowledge their audience's need and the problem (insights).
The consumer-centric model is all about building trust with the audience. Brands want not just one-time shoppers but a group of loyal and committed customers that purchase their products or services repeatedly.
The consumer-centric communication strategic approach combined with insightful content helps brands build long-term relationships with consumers and prospects. The communication business has started to shift in this direction to deliver more value and impact for both brands and consumers.
Marketing goals have evolved to not only focus on sales and profits but also the human experience. Brands desire people to engage with their products and services in ways that will leave a long-lasting mark in their life. For example, P&G's purpose is to "improve the lives of the world's consumer," and its brands are looking to engage consumers through emotional experiences.
When emotions are present, there is a greater likelihood of engagement and interaction. People engage with a brand when its content is interesting and relevant to their lifestyle and fulfills their needs at the moment. Messages that sounds too corporate always have been repulsive. Content that touches the consumer on an emotional level is a good example of thinking about the consumer at a deep level. For example, P&G Thank you, Mom!, Always LikeAGirl or Vick's Touch of care campaigns have delivered strong emotional connections.
Stories based on insights can be anything - funny, sad, compelling, mouth-dropping, sarcastic or judgmental. These stories deliver messages in a way the audience can connect to as long as the brand has understood its audience beforehand.
Analyzes of communication campaigns have to go beyond numbers. This helps brands to know if their message has been understood and has created emotions and behavioral change.
While brands pursue more fans and followers or virility and engagement, their consumers are looking for a purpose behind the brand. Understanding the unique human perspectives of a key audience enables brands to develop a purpose that resonates told through stories that stay forever in people's mind.
Iva Grigorova is Managing Director MSL Sofia and Director of PR Business, Publicis Groupe Bulgaria. Connect with her on Twitter: @IvaGrigorova or LinkedIn.