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When Shang Tsung returned to Earthrealm to once again attempt to conquer it via Mortal Kombat he brought with him Goro, who is said to have once been Tsung's pupil. I've often wondered in what capacity the Shokan Prince served as Tsung's pupil.
Consider this. At the time of MK1 Goro was 2,000 years old. He had reigned as champion for about 500 years and before that Tsung had controlled the Tournament for an unspecified period of time (check out this article for more on that). This means Goro was somewhere in the neighborhood of 500 years old and, though we don't know much about a Shokan's life expectancy, we can pretty safely assume he'd have been physically grown, though possibly not fully mature mentally - much like a human teenager. As such, Goro would have been well versed in hand-to-hand kombat, brutality, fearlessness, and the like by virtue of his people's culture. Also, he may have had some inherent knowledge of magic as evidenced by the Shokan's curse on the Centaurians in MKA. So what, if not fighting or magic, did Shang Tsung teach Goro?
My guess is that Goro's training under Tsung was meant to bolster these already formidable traits. Tsung probably refined his brutal nature and taught him strategy not just as a fighter but as a military tactician. Tsung most likely honed Goro's skills and groomed him for life as an elite appointed official under Kahn. Tsung was an ideal choice for this because he not only served Kahn in a similar capacity (as Chief of the Shadow Priests) but because Tsung would be one of a very few Outworlders who both had poise and grace and also the ability to command the Shokan Prince's respect as a warrior.


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If you've been reading Just.Be.Enough posts for a little while, you might remember when I wrote about our basketball season last winter. How excruciatingly painful it was for the entire family, but mostly for our oldest daughter, who joined mainly to be with her friends.
This summer, she participated in another sport to be with her friends. A sport I'd been encouraging her to try for three summers, to no avail.
And my oh my, did swimming make a positive difference for her personality. Much more so than basketball.
After the first "practice meet" where she banged her head coming into the wall doing backstroke (and had an "I'm never going to swim again" moment), she took to swimming (forgive me) like a fish to water.
From day one to last week's final practice, her improvement was exponential. The coach came up to me on the last day to talk to me.
I was nervous. In the past when coaches come to talk to me, it's been in the tone of "maybe this sport isn't for her."
Instead the coach said, "I am so pleased with her progress this summer. She has made amazing strides from when she started through today. I am so, so proud of her."
The coach. Said that about my girl up there.
And to be clear: She never won a race. She actually came in last or in the bottom three on every race, unless she was in a relay and carried by the other team members.
But you know what? That doesn't matter. She can celebrate a victory over every child who won ribbons this season. She gained confidence in sports. She tried harder than I've ever seen her try. She WAS amazing.
Ours was a happy family supporting her in this endeavor. And her sister can't wait to join the swim team next year when she's old enough. Watching her older sister's try-hard attitude convinced her.
And one more thing? A great coach truly can make all the difference in the world.

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Lately it seems that there is a boom in public park development in Snohomish county. A while back I wrote about the construction going on over at the Martha Lake Airport Park, and more developments and changes are on the way.
Now they have announced two new Lynnwood area park projects. The Stadler Ridge Park on 33rd Place W. and the Doc Hageman Park on 178th Street SE are going to come together after getting a state grant.
Monroe should be opening up the Sky River Park in July. An all season baseball park, the new field will have all-weather turf, a backstop, bleachers, a concession stand and restrooms. Money for this project came from the city and the local Rotary club.
Some parks are getting transferred from the State to the county in a bid to keep them open. In Snohomish county, Wenberg State park on Lake Goodwin is now going to be a county park. While the comments I am seeing are negative about the $5 per car parking fee and no alcohol rules that will go into effect, it seems a better choice than closing it, which as I understand it, was the plan before the transfer idea came around.
Something that I would like to see more of is underwater parks in Puget Sound, such as the new Saltwater State Park near Des Moines. This consists of a series of 8' high rock mound on the bottom of Puget Sound to create an artificial reef. Scuba diving is popular in our area, and it is a good group of people to cater to.
Mukilteo recently found out how many people support scuba diving when they shut down diving at Lighthouse Park. After a short period the city council rethought their decision and decided instead to embrace diving and the dollars it generates for the area. In fact, the city is even considering adding an underwater park somewhere in the area.
In any case, the abundance of big, green parks is something I really love about the Seattle area. I have lived in Spokane, which is dry, dusty and does not embrace the value of public parks like we do over here. Public parks are good for our neighborhoods, give our kids places to play, and generally improve the quality of life in our towns. Glad to see them expanding and improving our public parks!


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Bill to ensure gays aren'tturned away from aged care
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The Federal Government has finally acceded to overwhelming support for protecting same-sex couples from discrimination by Aged Care facilities funded by the Commonwealth.
The Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler announced yesterday that the Government was intending to move amendments to its own Sex Discrimination Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Status) Bill (SDA Bill).
The amendment would stop religious organisations from being able to discriminate against same sex couples when providing Commonwealth-funded aged care services.
Similar protection for same sex couples against discrimination by Commonwealth-funded aged care services was provided for in the broad-ranging Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill, but the government dumped that bill in March this year and introduced the SDA Bill instead.
We think there should be legal protection that ensures discrimination cannot occur."
At the time, the Attorney-General in his press conference said it was still government policy to include the protection, but did not explain why it was not included in the Sex Discrimination Amendment.
Despite this omission, there remained wide support for protecting same sex couples from discrimination by Commonwealth-funded aged care providers. The National LGBTI Health Alliance and the Gay and Lesbian Rights Lobby continued to put forward submissions to the current Senate inquiry into the SDA bill. The Law Council of Australia noted concerns which were also raised by the Australian Human Rights Commission, that "the Bill fails to ensure that that amended Sex Discrimination Act will provide protection against discrimination … in the area of … aged care services, including by religious providers."
The Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee has noted that in some areas of Australia there is very limited choice of aged care service providers, so individuals may not always be able to choose a non-religious service provider should they so wish.
Minister Butler says that "while most aged care service providers are accepting of residents regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status, we think there should be legal protection that ensures such discrimination cannot occur."
"When such services are provided with tax payer dollars, it is not appropriate for providers to discriminate in the provision of those services."
The Greens are expected to support the Government's amendment, ensuring its passage through the Senate.
The bill would then need to go back to the House of Representatives to confirm the amendment was supported by the House. Here the Government which has 70 votes without the speaker Anna Burke, needs the support of the Greens' Adam Bandt, plus four of the five independents, Tony Windsor, Rob Oakeshott, Andrew Wilkie, Peter Slipper and Craig Thomson, none of whom spoke on the bill when it went through the House of Representatives.
The Shadow Attorney-General Senator Brandis said that "the Coalition considers the SDA Bill as implementing Coalition policy which we announced before the 2010 election."
When asked about whether the Coalition would support the Government's recent announced amendment, a spokesperson for Senator Brandis said that the Coalition is expected to form a view on the proposed amendment when the Coalition party room meets on Tuesday 18 June.
The SDA bill which did not include the Government's amendment passed the House of Representatives yesterday at midday and is due to be debated in the final fortnight of Senate sitting beginning 17 June, which is also when the Senate inquiry is due to report.
Opposition spokesperson for the Shadow Attorney-General in the House of Representatives Michael Keenan ominously gave a caveat to the Coalition's support for the bill and made reference to possible Coalition amendments.
As the bill was due to pass, Keenan put on the public record in the Federation Chamber of Parliament: "While the coalition supports the passage of this bill through the House, I wish to note that amendments may be moved in the Senate following the report of the Senate committee. I understand that there are some conversations ongoing between the two parties on this."


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If you haven't used Open Office yet, this new version may make a convert of you. Open Office's main sponsor is Oracle so this is quickly becoming a mainstream product.
It is easy to use. If you and your staff are familiar Microsoft Office it is fairly similar and offers most of the same features. Best of all it is free of charge and you don't have to worry about piracy.
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It's hard to believe Kyllie Magill, the former St. Raphael Academy All-State softball catcher, is now in her final semester at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. It seems like only yesterday she had been drilling doubles and blocking the plate for the Saints, who always were in contention to win the Division I state title.
"This season, I'd like to win the A-10 championship, and also win an NCAA (Division I) Regional (game)," she explained via e-mail Monday. "We have an All-American pitcher (Plourde) and some great players, so I think we have the tools to do that.
"We have a shot to go undefeated in the conference with the great team we have, and that would be cool, too," she continued. "Individually, I just want to be a great leader, give my team good at-bats and be a strong presence on the field."


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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Alabama isn't facing the version of Mississippi State that lost to Troy, Alabama A&M and Loyola Chicago during non-conference play.
It's going up against a team that downed South Carolina at home and followed with an impressive road victory at Georgia to kick off SEC play with a 2-0 record.
It was clear during today's press conference that the Bulldogs certainly have Crimson Tide coach Anthony Grant's attention.
"They've got a lot of young guys, freshmen and sophomores, playing with great confidence," Grant said. "Just going out and making plays. They're a very dangerous team because they can throw a variety of defenses at you that you've got to deal with."
Alabama (9-6, 1-1 SEC) and Mississippi State (7-7, 2-0) tip off Wednesday at 8 p.m. CSS will carry the broadcast live from Starkville.
You can check it all out by clicking on the video at the top of the page.


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The fastest way to dry nail polish
Sitting for hours in saloon waiting for nail polish to dry can be tiresome and boring. The hours spent there depend on the layers put on the nails because the more layers the longer it takes to dry. If you cannot wait until it's completely dry, here are ways to quickly dry the polish.
Dip your hands in a bowl of ice-cold water: The cold water freeze-dries polish, sealing and hardening it quickly. Allow nails to air-dry for two minutes, and then submerge in ice-cold water for three minutes, which is enough time for the polish to harden completely.
Blast nails with cool air from a hair dryer in between coats: This helps each layer of polish dry as you go.
Quick tip: Old nail polish can take forever to dry, since time can turn polish soft and sticky. When the polish begins to change color or separate, shop for new nail polish.
Nail polish is a lacquer that can be applied to the human fingers or toe nails to decorate and protect the nail plate. The formulation has been revised repeatedly to enhance its decorative effects and to suppress cracking or flaking. Nail polish consists of an organic polymer with various additives.
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Guitars can be plugged directly into the specially-designed high-impedance inputs; the mixer also has two stereo inputs for MP3/CD players or keyboards.
The ZED-10 is equipped with professional XLR stereo outputs and a flexible monitoring section with headphone and speaker feed outputs.
Product Weight: 7 lbs
Dimensions: 13.2"W x 10.8"D x 3.7"H
Technical Tools
Manufacturer Specs
Mono channel (XLR) Input: -10 to -60dBu for nominal (+11dBu in max)
Mono channel Line Input (Jack socket): +10 to -40dBu (+31dBu maximum)
Stereo Input (Jack or phono sockets): 0dBu nominal (control = Off to +15dB)
L/R Outputs ( XLR) Normal/DI out: 0dBu/-30dBu +21dBu/-9dBu maximum.
Aux & FX Outputs (Jack sockets): 0dBu nominal. +21dBu maximum.
Record & Monitor Outputs (phono sockets): 0dBu nominal, +21dBu maximum
Frequency Response
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain: +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz.
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain: +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 25kHz
Stereo in to Mix L/R out: +0.5/-1dB 10Hz to 30kHz
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 10dB gain 1kHz +10dBu out: 0.002%
Mic in to Mix L/R Out, 30dB gain 1kHz: 0.01%
Line in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain 0dBu 1kHz: 0.003%
Stereo in to Mix L/R out 0dB gain +10dBu 1kHz: 0.002%
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost OUT: 0.015%
Gtr Input to Mix L/R Out, 0dBu, Boost IN: 2% Second Harmonic
Analogue Headroom from nominal (0Vu): 21dB
USB in & out headroom from nominal (0Vu): 14dB
Mic Pre EIN @ max gain 150R input Z 22-22kHz: -127dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Levels min, 22-22kHz: -96dBu
Mix L/R out, L/R faders = 0, Levels min, 22-22kHz: -96dBu
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USB Audio In/Out USB: 1.1 compliant 16bit.
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Prince Selected To U.S. Field Hockey National Team
June 25, 2014
U.S. Field Hockey Official Release
LANCASTER, Pa. - Former University of Massachusetts field hockey standout Hannah Prince was selected to join the United States National Team, as U.S. head coach Craig Parnham announced the 30-person roster on Wednesday. Prince was a started at midfield and on defense for the Minutewomen from 2010-13 and was chosen for Team USA following competition at the 2014 Women's National Championship from June 16-21.
"It is an honor to earn this selection to the United States National Team," Prince said. "I would not have been able to accomplish this without the relentless support my coaches, family and friends have given me throughout the past four years that has led to success on and off the field."
Prince is the 11th former Minutewoman selected to the U.S. National Team. She joins Alesha Widdall in representing UMass on Team USA, as Widdall has competed for the senior U.S. squad since 2012.
In four seasons with the Minutewomen, Prince compiled 87 starts over as many games played. She contributed 37 points to the offense via 10 goals - including five game-winning tallies - and 17 assists. Prince also provided eight defensive saves while the squad won 57 games during her career.
"I cannot thank [UMass head coach] Carla Tagliente enough for being the perfect mentor and coach," Prince continued. "Her dedication to the University of Massachusetts and the UMass field hockey program shaped me into the player I am now. She pushes me to never settle for the status quo and to strive to be the best player and person I can be. Earning a place on the United States National Team has been a lifelong dream of mine and I am excited to begin this thrilling journey."
Prince had a career year as a senior in 2012 when she produced 28 points on eight goals and 12 assists. For her efforts, she was rewarded with NFHCA First Team All-Region and Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference laurels while the Minutewomen reached the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and finished with a 19-5 overall record to go with a 7-0 mark in A-10 games.
"What a great opportunity for Hannah - it's been a dream of hers for quite some time," Tagliente said. "It's a dream that many young athletes have, but few come to realize. Her selection to the U.S. National Team speaks volumes to her ability, heart, relentlessness and character. I am excited for Hannah, how far she has come and how far she can yet go. She deserves this opportunity and has worked to put herself in this position. It's a great day for our program and for all of UMass Nation. I can not begin to express how proud I am of her and how excited I am to watch her push for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016."
Massachusetts is one of only 12 universities represented on the Team USA roster, nine of which boast at least two former competitors.
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There are several reputable music stores in the Knoxville area that can capably repair musical instruments for a fair price. No matter where you live in K-town, odds are there's a competent repair facility in your area.
West Haven/Lonsdale - Lunsford's Musical Instruments - 3606 Western Avenue; 37921 (865) 523-0276 - Specializing in school and university band instruments, Lunsford's is conveniently located less than ten minutes from the UT campus. They also service orchestra and electric stringed instruments in their well-stocked repair shop. Hours - 9-6 M-F; 10-5 Sat; Closed Sun. (http://www.lunsfords.com/).
North Knoxville/Fountain City - Broadway Sound - 2830 North Broadway; 37917 (865) 637-1644 - Known as "Lynn's Guitars" for years until the mid-80s, Broadway Sound specializes in mainly rock and country instruments. Their repair facility also services amplifiers, PAs and other electronic music gear. Hours - 10-5:3 M-Sat. (broadwaysound.net/).
North Knoxville/Powell - Ciderville Music Store - 2836 Clinton Highway; Powell, TN 37849 (865) 945-3595 - A shop every bit as colorful as it's history, Ciderville Music was home to many famous bluegrass and country music icons of East Tennessee, including the infamous radio host, retailer, and politician Cas Walker. Ciderville has some very knowledgeable repair and service personnel who not only know guitars and basses, but also are adept at mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and dulcimer repair as well. Hours - 9-6 M-Sat. (http://www.cidervillemusicshop.com/about.html).
West Knoxville/Farragut - Guitar Center - 8917 Towne & Country Circle; 37923 (865) 670-1022 - Located less than a half mile from Exit 378 on I-40 (Cedar Bluff Road), Guitar Center has several competent repair technicians who also repair amps and accessories as well. They also keep the longest business hours of any music store in town: 10-9 M-F; 10-8 Sat; 12-6 Sun. (http://gc.guitarcenter.com/locations/store.cfm?store=721&source=4WWRWXGT).
Riks Guitars and Sound - 8426 Kingston Pike; 37919 (865) 651-9590 - Easily to find on Kingston Pike and accessible from I-40 (Exit 379/Gallaher View Road), owner Rik Asher is also a guitar tech himself, along with his service man J.D. Brown. Hours - 10-9 M-Sat. (www.riksguitars.com/).
Pick 'n' Grin - 106 Gore Street; 37919 (865) 588-5361 - Just off Kingston Pike in the Sutherland Avenue area, Pick n' Grin specializes in bluegrass stringed instruments, but also has a world-class electronic instrument repair facility, too (with some of the most reasonable rates in the city). Hours - 10-7 M-Th; 10-6 Fri-Sat. (http://www.pickngrin.com/).


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The Independent has gone digging into a secretive funding organisation in the United States has emerged as a major operator in the climate "counter movement" to undermine the science of climate change .
This group , known as the Donors Trust guarantees anonymity to its members as does its sister group, Donors Capital .
No surprise, its sister group Donors Capital Fund is funnelling millions of dollars into the effort to cast doubt on climate change without revealing the identities of its wealthy backers or that they have links to the fossil fuel industry.
No surprise here that the audit trail reveals that Donors is being indirectly supported by the American billionaire Charles Koch who, with his brother David, jointly owns a majority stake in Koch Industries, a massive oil and gas business.The donations are paid through a third-party organisation, called the Knowledge and Progress Fund, with is operated by the Koch family but does not advertise its Koch connections.
Sound familiar ? Remember the mantra of the tobacco movement ? Cast doubt at all costs.
The Independent has uncovered that the Knowledge and Progress Fund, whose directors include Charles Koch and his wife Liz, gave $1.25m to Donors in 2007, a further $1.25m in 2008 and $2m in 2010.
It does not appear to have given money to any other group and there is no mention of the fund on the websites of Koch Industries or the Charles Koch Foundation.
The Donors Trust has special status under the US tax system. People who give money receive generous tax relief and can retain greater anonymity than if they had used their own charitable foundations because, technically, they do not control how Donors spends the cash.
So the same people who pay so little tax on their earnings get their donations to ensure the onset of rapid climate change are actually supported by the taxpayers . Amazing !
Interestingly the Kochs have actually overtaken even groups such as Exxon Mobil in the corporate funding of deniers
According to the Independent Robert Brulle, a sociologist at Drexel University in Philadelphia, has " estimated that over the past decade about $500m has been given to organisations devoted to undermining the science of climate change, with much of the money donated anonymously through third parties.
The trust has given money to the Competitive Enterprise Institute which is currently being sued for defamation by Professor Michael Mann of Pennsylvania University, an eminent climatologist, whose affidavit claims that he was accused of scientific fraud and compared to a convicted child molester.
Dr Brulle said: "We really have anonymous giving and unaccountable power being exercised here in the creation of the climate countermovement. There is no attribution, no responsibility for the actions of these foundations to the public.
"By becoming anonymous, they remove a political target. They can plausibly claim that they are not giving to these organisations, and there is no way to prove otherwise."


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"Dear Steve,
I am a high school teacher-same school 24 years. We had a house fire 4 years ago, fought insurance company, ran up credit cards, then paid them all off. Then my husband's job was disappeared; found a new one-not paid; now fighting the owner for non payment, looking for another. Credit cards maxed out. I want to pay off all and then get RID OF ALL CREDIT CARDS forever, and live within the means of my own paycheck as savings. I used to have good credit but now don't because of all of this. I do NOT want to file for bankruptcy, especially since this will most likely be a temporary situation.
After reading many sites, I applied for a loan through this site (liked what it said) and was turned down, saying: "Derogatory public record or collection file. Proportion of balances to credit limits is too high on bank revolving or other revolving accounts,Time since delinquency is too recent or unknown,Too few accounts currently paid as agreed.The foregoing are the factors provide by the reporting agency that resulted in your credit score being below our minimum credit score requirement."
All my payments are just a month behind, and I do not have a derogatory public record! Did I do something wrong? I can pay the loan, I just need a chance to get this organized and behind me.
Thank you so much for your help in this field.
Dear Carin,
Thank you for being a teacher. I have a great love and affection for teachers and know how hard it is to teach. My mother was a teacher for decades.
The notice you posted says "Derogatory public record or collection file" and it must be the recent collection activity that has impacted your credit report, not a derogatory public record.
This negative and delinquent credit history you've experienced will remain on your credit report for the next seven years.
I understand you do not want to file bankruptcy and you feel this is a temporary situation so your logical option is just to wait the situation out and then focus on dealing with the bills when the temporary situation is resolved.
I have no way of knowing what your credit score is but if you go to CreditKarma.com you can get one credit bureau score for free and use their online credit score simulator to see how changes will impact your score.
Also, you statement about avoiding credit cards forever is not the prudent way to go. If you want to rebuild your credit score and improve your credit history you need to maintain cards but not run them up. The current situation is not because of credit cards, it is because the cards were maxed out.
Just as background on this I think this other article will be of interest. See Dave Ramsey's Hatred of Bankruptcy and Credit Cards Makes No Logical Sense.
If you investigated filing bankruptcy and determined it was a logical action to take you would most likely be able to discharge your debt in 90 days and begin rebuilding a better financial future, now. Alternatively you should expect that a focused effort after income starts coming in should take five years or more.
The reasonable path to follow here would be to investigate bankruptcy and also draw a line in the sand, say 30-60 days from now. If the income situation has not been resolved by then you can proceed with bankruptcy and get the legal second chance and fresh start you are entitled to.
You can click here to find a local bankruptcy attorney and talk to them for free.
I'd suggest you first read How to Get Out of Debt. The Honest and Unvarnished Truth and The Truth About The Success Rates, Failure Rates and Completion Rates of Credit Counseling, Debt Settlement, and Bankruptcy. They will give you a great overview of what we need to deal with to get you moving in the right direction.
Then use the free How to Get Out of Debt Calculator to review your options.
Once you've identified a company you want to work with, then follow my step-by-step guide on what you should look for and expect from a good debt relief company.
Bankruptcy Articles and Posts You Must Read
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Bankruptcy Advice
- Those That File Bankruptcy Do Better Than Those That Don't
- How to Know if You Should File Bankruptcy
- So You Are Going to File Bankruptcy. That's Great News. Congratulations.
- Easily Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy
- The Truth About Bankruptcy Success Rates
- How to Get Out of Debt Calculator
- How Avoiding Bankruptcy Can Backfire
- How Long After Bankruptcy Can I Buy a House?
- Is Bankruptcy Sinful and Bad or Right and Moral? An Examination
- What Does the Bible Say About Bankruptcy? Is Bankruptcy Scriptural?
- How to Get Out of Debt. The Honest and Unvarnished Truth
- The Emotional Seven Stages of Debt
- Getting a Job After Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – What is the Truth?
- Low Cost / Pro Bono Bankruptcy Resource Locator
- Bankruptcy Should Be the Last Resort Many Say. But That's Just Not True
- The Ethical Considerations of Bankruptcy
- Is Bankruptcy Right For Me?
- 14 Reasons You Should Not Avoid Bankruptcy
- How to Really Discharge Your Student Loans in Bankruptcy. Many Can. But Never Try.
- Life After Bankruptcy: How to Quickly Have Great Credit and Dumb Mistakes to Avoid
- How to Find a Great Bankruptcy Attorney
- You Have Not Failed if You File Bankruptcy
- The Saddest Avoidable Mistake People Make When Getting Out of Debt
Life After Bankruptcy
- How Long After Bankruptcy Can I Buy a House?
- How to Rent a Lovely Home or Apartment After Bankruptcy
- Life After Bankruptcy – The Truth
- How to Easily Rebuild Your Credit and Have Good Credit Again After Bankruptcy
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Summer vacation is winding down and school will resume in Northeast Mississippi communities next week. Tupelo's first classes are Aug. 4 while Lee County students go back to school on Aug. 7. Raleigh Bass, language arts academic coach at Shannon Elementary School (grades 3-5), answered questions from Daily Journal education reporter Chris Kieffer about the start of another school year.
Q. What can students do during the next week to get ready for returning to school?
A. As students prepare to start school, they should have their school supplies ready, so they will be prepared for the first day. Over the next week, students can review basic math facts using flashcards, read a high-interest book, magazine or newspaper article, and summarize what they have read. Students should write about what they learned from the text, explain what it means, or tell the most important details. Parents can check their child's comprehension by reading their written summary and by asking questions about the text. Parents also can make sure their child can recall math facts quickly and accurately.
Q. What type of skills do teachers typically spend the most time re-teaching at the beginning of the year?
A. In my opinion, teachers typically spend the most time re-teaching the basic skills such as basic math facts, writing correct and complete sentences, and answering simple questions about a specific text.
Q. What do you enjoy most about the beginning of a new school year?
A. I love everything about the students' first days of school. Students are excited about starting a new school year, meeting their teacher, seeing their classmates and learning new information. Teachers begin each new year building community within their classrooms by planning interactive activities to learn about their students' interests, determine their learning styles, and for students to get to know their peers. Teachers also will use this information to plan engaging lessons that will increase their students' academic and social growth throughout the school year.


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The Gunners' Spanish midfielder stresses the importance of picking up points in the coming months if the club are to ensure Champions League qualification for next seasonArsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta insists that the Gunners will fight to snatch a place in next season's Champions League.
Arsene Wenger's side currently trail fourth-placed north London rivals Tottenham by four points with 12 games of the Premier League remaining, with both sides winning on Saturday.
The two teams meet on March 3 and former the Everton midfielder is aware that the clash at White Hart Lane could be crucial in determining who will finish in the top four.
|Arsenal are 4/1 with BetVictor to be the Premier League's top London club this season
"Qualification is massive for us; we can't be out of the Champions League because it is the best competition."
Arteta also believes that the rise of clubs like Spurs and Manchester City has made it much harder for teams to finish in the top four.
"I think that, 10 seasons ago, it was not as difficult to get into the top four as it is now," he observed.
"At the moment, there are six or seven teams who can get there and that says a lot about the improvement of English football."
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My husband and I have been having escalating marital conflict; although we intermittently see a counselor for the two of us, I would like to start seeing someone just for myself, to help me think clearly about how to handle what is becoming an increasingly difficult situation. I really don't want to end my marriage, but I'm starting to feel hopeless about it. I would like to see someone with quite a bit of experience (both as therapist and spouse/parent), who can see the big picture, but who can also help me get clear on appropriate boundaries and a way forward. Recommendations for smart, intuitive therapists in Berkeley/Albany/Oakland area gratefully accepted. sad wife
My spouse and I are looking for an experienced counselor who can discuss with us frankly and realistically the long-term advantages and disadvantages of staying married versus separating in our present situation. We have been married for over 10 years, and have two elementary-school aged children. We have seen traditional couple therapists in the past, and at this stage are more interested in speaking with someone (counselor, mediator,...?) who has worked with families going through separation/divorce and can wisely advise how to minimize impact on children, develop co-parenting plans, legal considerations, etc -- as opposed to aiming strictly to help us stay together. We are approaching this problem in a collaborative manner. Please send recommendations for specific professionals in Berkeley/Oakland/Albany. anon
I'm looking for a therapist who can help me work through deciding if I should stay in my marriage in the face of a long term affair and lack of sexual intimacy. Not sur how much of this is midlife crisis or if depression is a factor; I guess that is more to explore. Ideally the person would be:inexpensive, thoughtful, nonjudgemental, and in a location where there is parking. Any suggestons? About to burst
It was nice to read about marriage counselors saving relationships, but my needs are a bit different. I want a divorce and my husband doesn't. It would be nice to see someone, alone or together, who could help my husband understand that a divorce will be a reality, and that an amicable one would be better for all parties, including our 2-1/2 year old.
The number one reason that I recommend this counselor (listed below) so highly is because she was straightforward with us. She was not looking for repeat business, but simply told us that if we chose to get back together than she would work with us at that time. Otherwise, she was not looking to have someone stay in a relationship just for the sake of the child. And especially, for the well being of the child if there is continual arguing and unhappiness in the home.
I wish you well. I know that it is a really hard situation to be going through.
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(She has a sliding scale. When we went to her we were not covered by our insurance)
As it happens, I just completed a family law mediation training and have quite a few excellent resources for families to deal with this painful process.
One of the most interesting things I learned was about the most up to date research on divorced families - which is not that readily available because it is very hard to read. It turns out that some of the more recent and more sophisticated studies show that there are differences between children of divorce and children in intact families, but not that much. It turns out that the single most important factor was the level of conflict in the marriage and post-marriage communications. Children of high conflict families are less well adjusted that those not in those situations. Simple, huh. Children also do far better adjusting to divorce when the parents do not embroil the children in conflict - like asking the child to carry hostile messages to the other parent or asking the child to hide info from the other parent, etc.
Anyway, below are some resources I have discovered which I think are quite helpful. Kids' Turn: This is an EXCELLENT organization which has workshops for parents and kids to learn to help kids deal with divorce. They have 6 week workshops and I have talked with several parents who rave about it. The phone number is 415/437-0700. They hold workshops all around the Bay Area now.
_Healing Hearts: Helping Children and Adults Recover From Divorce_, Hickey, E. and Dalton, E. (1994). Carson City, NV: Gold Leaf Press.
_Parent vs. Parent: How you and your child can survive the custody battle_, Herman, S. (1990). New York: Patheon Books.
_Surviving the Breakup: How Children & Parents Cope with Divorce_, Wallerstein, J & Kelly, J. (1980). New York: BAsic Books.
There are also books for kids: I don't know anything about these books:
_Boy & Girl Book About Divorce_, Gardner, R. (1970). New York: Bantan Books.
_Two Homes to LIve In, A Child's-Eye View of Divorce_, Hazen, B. (1983). New York: Human Sciences Press/Plenum.
I found the following URL helpful when I led a Single Parents' Group at the French-American School in SF. Some of these things are great; some are a little weak from my professional perspective. In any case, here it is: http://www.parentsplace.com/readroom/spn/index.html
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AC boys win triangular
Adams Central won seven events and scored wins over Jay County and Bellmont Thursday night in varsity boys track and field. The Jets scored 69 points to Jay County's 60.3. Bellmont finished third with 26.7.
The Jets won all three relay events, plus collected wins from Calvin Isch in the 3200 in 10:56.14, Bailey Hurst in the 100 in 11.4 and the 200 in 24.19, and Gavin Kaehr in the 800 in 2:09.40.
Adams Central's girls were kept off the winner's stand and finished third in their meet with 10.5 points. Jay County scored 73 points to win, beating Bellmont by half a point.
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Detective Jeffrey Bones is at a football game with Grandpa and his friend Sally. With Grandpa's lucky shirt and hat, their favorite team is sure to win. But when Grandpa throws his hat in the air after a touchdown, it disappears, and it could be anywhere in the stadium! Can Bones use his detective bag and his sharp mind to solve this mystery of the missing hat?
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The Cincinnati Pops will have your summer sizzling with several special concert venues. The summer fun begins with the Pops Orchestral Spectacular on June 7 at 8:00pm at Riverbend. The sounds of Respighi's Pines of Rome, Stravinsky's Firebird, and Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture will keep the heart beating. The concert is followed by amazing fireworks by Rozzi.
Red, White and Boom on July 4 at 8:00pm at Riverbend will be All American Celebration with the Cincinnati Pop joined by string trio, Time for Three. The venue will feature traditional patriotic themes. The concert will be followed by the captivating Rozzi Fireworks. There will be discounts to this event for military and veterans. It is a great venue and one not to miss.
Broadway Sing Along is joyful event on July 19 at 8:00pm at Riverbend were attendees are invited to sing to their favorite tunes with the Cincinnati Pops. Many of Broadway's beloved musical selections have been chosen for this concert both classic and contemporary. The tunes will range from Jersey Boys to the Sound of Music and everything inbetween it will be a memorable performance. The winning ensemble of the "Cincy Sings" contest will be featured at this event.
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CARBONDALE, Ill. - Southern Illinois University released its men's basketball conference schedule on Thursday, unveiling a slate that features home-and-home dates versus each of the nine other league schools.
The Salukis open the Missouri Valley Conference regular season on Dec. 30 at Missouri State, where SIU head coach Barry Hinson served as the head coach for nine years from 1999 to 2008. The conference home opener takes place on Jan. 2 versus Bradley at 7:05 p.m.
Southern has its lengthiest home stand from Jan. 27 to Feb. 16, when it plays five of seven contests at SIU Arena. Home opponent during that three-week stretch include Creighton (Jan. 27), Drake (Jan. 30), Wichita State (Feb. 5), Evansville (Feb. 13) and Missouri State (Feb. 16).
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A photographic retrospective of a national icon, from the unique perspective of award winning photo-journalist Sid Birns.
The Twin Towers were a personal and favorite subject of photographer Sid Birns, who framed them in as many different ways as he could, capturing them on film like the paparazzi catch the famous. His photos were archived and most likely would have stayed that way, until September 11, 2001, when one man's private pursuit suddenly became an unintended memorial.
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anyone who's purchased a book needs to check it - we've found one not bound properly so the pages are falling out, if you have one like this please let us know - via email or on the facebook page so we can arrange for you to receive a reprint.
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this just in from the facebook page:
"Amazing!! The Photographer, Sid Birns, is my Friend and Mentor. Sid, thank you for sharing with me your talents and your life. Thank you for sharing with the world your photography! Love, Dawn Meadows"
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this from Jim in the UK:
Hi Sid... those pictures are amazing. You must have been more devastated than most when they were destroyed - thank goodness for photography and your genius in capturing their beauty. Sadly I never got to see them in real life so these pictures will go some way in showing me their story. You must be justly proud to have produced ... such a compelling and awe-inspiring anthology. I liked the picture of you in fatigues! Thanks again for letting me view the book.
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Magnificent compilation of photographs, Sid. You have captured the heart of the World Trade Center story, from beginning to end. Fantastic job.
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The Voice judge and boyfriend Matt Rutler announced their engagement on Valentine's Day, but just days later a bigger announcement was made. The signer and mother of 6-year old son, Max reveled that she is excepting her second child. This will be the first child for Aguilera and Rutle; the star was previously Jordan Bratman whom is the father of her son.
The couple met on the set of Aguilera's 2010 film Burlesque and have been together for nearly three years. She even gushed about his love of her body and how much she loves hims. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show the talent starlet had this to say about her fiancee "There is someone very lovely in my life. Yes."
However, Rutler isn't the only man that has her heart "He's the love of my life, and I adore him," Aguilera says of son Max. "He's such a character, and he's so happy and at the end of the day, that's what's most important." This is proving to be a big year full of changes for her but she seems to be taking everything with smiles and staying out of the spotlight.


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Copyright infringement and letter of demand
This information sheet explains the function of a letter of demand for infringement of copyright. It includes a sample letter of demand for copyright infringement.
In this information sheet:
- What is a letter of demand for breach of copyright?
- Things to know when sending a letter of demand.
- Sample letter of demand for Copyright Infringement.
- Instructions and Notes.
What is a letter of demand for breach of copyright?
The purpose of a letter of demand to someone who infringes your copyright rights is to:
make the person aware that you are the creator and copyright owner of the work;
- outline your exclusive rights as the copyright owner;
- explain how the recipient has infringed these rights;
- outline how you would like to remedy the situation;
- advise that if an adequate response is not received in a specified amount of time the writer has the right to commence legal proceedings; and
- provide a document which can be used as evidence in any court proceedings to prove that you informed the recipient of your rights and gave them an opportunity to rectify the breach.
Things to know when sending a letter of demand.
This information sheet explains how to prepare a letter to send to a person or organisation you believe is infringing your copyright in your work. The first step is to understand your rights of copyright and make a careful assessment as to whether they are being infringed. For further information on copyright and what constitutes infringement see the Australian Copyright Council's information sheets on An introduction to copyright in Australia and Infringement: actions, remedies, offences and penalties available from its website.
When sending a letter of demand you should be careful:
- not to make threats about infringement which cannot be substantiated. You should be prepared to take matter to court which means you need to be able to prove that you are the copyright owner and that the recipient has infringed your copyright. Therefore you will need to show that they had access to your work and that they copied it;
- not to send a letter which is designed to look like a court document because this is illegal; and
- provide a document which can be used as evidence in any court proceedings to prove that you informed the recipient of your rights and gave them an opportunity to rectify the breach.
It is advisable to send the letter of demand by registered post or fax to confirm receipt and don't forget to retain a copy for your records.
Sample letter of demand for Copyright Infringement.
[Insert name]
[Insert address]
Dear Sir/Madam [or name of the person if known]
I am the owner of copyright in [insert name or description of work] (the Work).
As copyright owner, I have a number of exclusive rights under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). These exclusive rights include the right to reproduce the Work, and to publish and communicate the Work to the public (including by way of sale, broadcast or putting the Work online). It is an infringement of copyright to do any of the acts comprised in the copyright in relation to the whole or a substantial part of the Work, or to authorise such an act, without the permission or licence of the copyright owner.
It has come to my attention that you have [insert way in which they have breached your copyright. If applicable also insert dates. For example: "photographed my work and published it in your online publication dated the 10th of April 2007"]. As you have failed to seek permission or a licence from me to do so, your conduct described above constitutes infringement of my rights of copyright.
To rectify this infringement of my rights, I require that you undertake to:
- immediately stop infringing my copyright;
- provide me with [insert an amount of money] for the use of my work to date;
- [OPTIONAL - Enter into a licence with me for future use of my work]; and
- [IF APPLICABLE - Deliver all originals or copies of my work to me including any infringing copies]
You can confirm your acceptance of these undertakings by signing and dating a copy of this letter and returning it to me within 21 days.
You are now on notice as to my copyright in respect of the Work. If I do not receive an adequate response within 21 days of this letter, I will take such action as I may be advised in order to protect my rights including, without limitation, legal action for injunctive relief or to recover damages without further notice to you.
I otherwise reserve all my rights.
Yours [faithfully/sincerely]
Instructions and Notes.
The above is a sample letter. You will see where you need to insert your relevant information however you may also need to amend the letter to suit your needs. The following are some changes you may need to make to suit your particular case.
- In paragraph two you may need to change the list of exclusive rights depending on the nature of your work and of the breach. For example your work may be a piece of music or a play. In that case, your exclusive rights include the right to "perform the work in public". (For a full list of the exclusive rights see the information sheets provided by the Australian Copyright Council (http://www.copyright.org.au).
- The fourth paragraph which lists your demands on the reader may also need to be changed. For example if the infringer is also selling reproductions of your work you will also want to demand that they cease to do so and that the reproductions be destroyed.
- There is also a good chance that the copyright infringer is also infringing your 'Moral Rights'. The creator of a work has certain moral rights under Australian law which include; the right to be attributed as the creator of the work, the right against false attribution and the right to object to any derogatory treatment of their work. If you believe that your moral rights have also been infringed you may wish to adapt your letter to address this and add demands to rectify this problem. For further information please see our information sheet on Moral rights infringement and letter of demand.
- Try and make your demands as clear as possible so that the reader understands what you want and there is no confusion.
Next Steps
If you receive a reply:
If the recipient signs and returns a copy of the letter, he or she is bound by contract to comply with the undertakings. You should follow up to make sure they have done so. Alternatively, if the reply agrees to some of your demands or offers something different AND this is acceptable to you, you should write back confirming the agreement. It may be necessary to draw up an agreement that outlines what they have agreed to do and that they will carry these obligations out. This should also be signed by both sides.
If you do not receive a reply or receive a reply rejecting your allegations:
It is advisable that you seek legal advice from a solicitor at the Arts Law Centre or elsewhere about the strength of your claim. The solicitor may send another letter of demand for you. Finally you may need to commence court proceedings.
Need more help?
If you have questions about any of the topics discussed above please contact Arts Law.
The information in this information sheet is general. It does not constitute, and should be not relied on as, legal advice. The Arts Law Centre of Australia (Arts Law) recommends seeking advice from a qualified lawyer on the legal issues affecting you before acting on any legal matter.
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Trying to figure out the men's basketball team is like trying to figure out how to catch a butterfly with chopsticks: One simply must accept it as difficult, if not impossible.
The Matadors, according to coach Bobby Braswell, looked "flat and out of sync" from the start of Saturday's game at Long Beach State. They never led and lost 65-51.
What is puzzling is CSUN (9-14, 4-6 Big West) was coming off two wins in which it played some of its most complete and inspired basketball of the season. The Matadors beat second-place UC Santa Barbara after losing one of their best players (Lenny Daniel) to an indefinite suspension for attitude and conduct detrimental to the team, then went to UC RIverside and dominated the Highlanders for the 12th consecutive time.
One also would think that CSUN would be up to play Long Beach State after giving up the game-winning shot with less than 10 seconds to play. Plus, Long Beach State's athleticism usually brings out the Matadors' athleticism.
Not this time. If Braswell or anyone knew why, CSUN wouldn't be where it is.
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Nowadays, we, the sandwich generation, are finding many doors closed. It used to be a given that forking up a hefty fortune for a solid school could land ya a pretty sweet job in A) finance, B) law, C) medicine, or D) as a saucy housewife with a hubby who would put a G'DAMN rock on it. But times have changed. My fellow law school grads are jobless and saddled with student loans. My doctor clients are closing their doors because medical reimbursements have dramatically declined. Finance has also been sucking lately. But what about....fitness? Is this tantalizing option actually a career path? Verdict: For a talented few, YES.
I recently gave one of my favorite fitness instructors a lift home. We got to chatting about life, fitness, relationships, mo-money-mo-problems, family, hos-in-different-area-codes, etcetera. And then I learned an upsetting truth: This man, who is my absolute fitness idol, is shunned from his significant other's family because they don't want their baby dating what they perceive to be a "lowly fitness instructor". Apparently, they equate this career with someone who has low intelligence and shallow potential.
I was shocked. Appalled, actually. I mean, I've had my fair share of "daddy doesn't approve" situations as well, but usually that's because I was bringing home the town's gas station attendant or some pot-smothered "I go to every Phish show" dude. But this was something different. How could someone not recognize the talent of a guy who has already climbed his way to the top of the NYC fitness pyramid? My stomach hurt.
This article is for those of the mindset that "anyone can teach fitness" and it is not a viable or respectable career path. NEWS FLASH: Fitness can be an amazing and deeply rewarding career, and even lucrative for those who put in the work and play their cards right.
Here are some things I'd like to clarify.
Yes. You can be an idiot and do most things. Take a look around your own workplace, no matter the industry. Is every person a talented genius? If so, congratulations, you're the idiot. Or if you work for a magical happy unicorn company, please tell us about it in the comments below so we can quit our jobs and come work for you.
The sad truth is that you can be a successful IFI ("Idiot Fitness Instructor") in the short run if you are hot, generally charismatic, and talented in the art of mimicry.
But not in the long-term. There are plenty of One-Year-Wonders in the fitness scene. They seem awesome at first, and then you realize that their classes are the same schtick over and over again, they know close to nothing about exercise physiology, lack authenticity and do not inspire.
These are the people who give fitness a bad name. But this subculture of fakers exists in every profession.
Um, no.
Even if fitness instructors experience initial success based solely on their clients' drool, without skills and talent these instructors will soon be replaced by the next hotter thing. There are unfortunately a lot of these "flashfry" phenomena in the industry, but you need to be more than just a hot piece to succeed.
You also need to change more than your clients' muscles to keep your product brilliant. Sustainable fitness careers are built upon knowledge, creativity and the ability to connect and sustain relationships.
Wouldn't that be convenient! Some programs DO have instructors following a formula (for example, Zumba, Les Mills, proprietary studio formulas). But to stand out from the crowd, the top instructors almost always take some liberties and push the limits of those formulas to create something new. The most successful fitness instructors take on the heavy responsibility of creating a new experience every. damn. day.
Instructors are not selling a pre-made product. They can't recycle yesterday's workout. Teaching always involves trying new strategies, splashing ideas up on the wall and seeing if they stick. The best instructors feel personal responsibility for the safety and well-being of every client, and also feel a responsibility to deliver and inspire. This is a task that may be easy once, but gets exponentially harder once you have clients who come back day after day expecting renewed greatness.
Instructors also often don't get credit for the amount of time that goes into a class. Much more time goes into the planning of the daily lesson than the actual hour in the classroom. Playlists, class structure, timing, corrections, lighting, props, cues, the list goes on. Not to mention setup and cleanup, which need to happen but also take away from time spent getting to know clients.
These guys are constantly mixing different class components to develop the perfect experience. The best are constantly creating, constantly striving for something better. It is a LOT of work.
Not the ones who make it big.
The best teachers think on their feet, analyzing each individual in the crowd from the get-go and teaching class accordingly. Even if the class format is set in stone, the masters find a way to sneakily tailor the experience by changing up voice intonation, varying their own energy, or maybe even just giving a little extra eye contact to that guy in the back who hadn't been to the gym in 3 months and is clearly paralyzed with fear.
Every class requires an initial diagnosis, assessing the demographic with different needs. What does each client want? Weight loss? Rehab for an injury? Building new muscle mass? Toning? Stability? Focus? Emotional motivation? Camaraderie? Energy? Fun? Stress relief? Instructors can't sit down with each student before class, so they need to intuit these needs and deliver a product that makes everyone happy.
Oh yeah. Fitness instructors change fucking lives for a living. To a lay person, a class might just be something to fill an hour of the day. But those of us whose lives have been changed by fitness, we know that most instructors are in it for the thrill of making us LOVE ourselves. They empower. They entertain. They make a bad day 1000 times better and they do it by showing us what WE can do, not doing it for us. They're teaching us how to fish, not serving us sushi on a silver platter.
Look, I went to law school. I got the grades. I did the internships and the externships and the Law Journals and the Research Assistant positions. And what did I get when I graduated? Anxiety, about $250,000 in student loan debt, and a job that made me incredibly unhappy. Was I "compensated" well for it? Unclear. And I was one of the "lucky" few who actually got a job. Is there potential for me to make a ton of money in the cookie-cutter field? Yes. But what do I do in my spare time, what makes me happy? Fitness.
If you're like me, maybe you should start measuring success in happiness first. And for a lucky few with the talent and the tenacity, fitness can even be lucrative (we'll get to that in another article).
The truth is, there is a lot of potential for those who really persevere in fitness. The ones who make it deserve all of our respect and admiration, no less than the top attorneys, doctors, CPAs, financial wizards, journalists, and professors. These people not only inspire us by doing what they love, but also change our bodies and lives on a daily basis. They fix people before doctors and psychiatrists have to. They lengthen lives. They make us happy and healthy.
What in Dodge could be more honorable than that?
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Thanks for writing this. You nailed so much of what goes on behind the scenes to make classes a great experience for those coming, keep it fresh, and inspire many. There are also a lot of interactions that go on between instructors and students out of the classroom. Questions over email, helping them with customized workouts when they get injured so that they can continue in some capacity, just to name a few. Even when I'm out on a Sat night, I'm 'building my playlist' when I hear a song. Does it fit for Spin or Zumba? Maybe my core workout? How could I choreograph it? It's endless dedication and commitment, but all SO SO worth it. The reward far exceeds the work in my opinion. In what other profession can you touch so many in an hour and help people feel good about themselves, transforming their bodies to lead healthier, happier lifestyles? I am hooked for life as long as my body will enable me to continue to teach!
Hey Kara. Thank YOU for putting in the work to make your classes the best they can be. So many just cruise through teaching and don't realize they aren't impacting people the same way. Way to go! Reminds me of how sometimes in law, we get the best ideas for a case when we are in the shower. Or sleeping. It never ends for fitness either! And, also, thx for the comment. I was wondering where the comment love went ;)
This is an AMAZING article! Thank you for taking the time to write this!
Thx, Lindsey! Inspired by the best of 'em, including you!
FHAB article Pumps! xo
Love everything about this. Thank you for the thorough consideration and real talk. The days I just feel like I have too much to do with 6 clients 4 classes playlist making social media whoring researching doing email answering calendar scheduling... this is helpful to remember why I freakin love what I do.
You guys have the hardest job ever. I did it for a day (not even a day. One class. ONCE.) and it was like MY BRAIN. IS GOING. TO EXPLODE. So much to think about. Bowing at ya'll.
Maybe it was difficult to run your class, Pumps, but you totally dressed the part.
AHHAHA. When FitEsq says "dress the part" he means the class was ass themed. So I purchased ass pad lace underwear from Taiwan and wore them OVER my spandex. Yep. They also didn't fit, despite ordering size Large. So I had to cut them to get them on. True story.
The sacrifices fitness instructors make! haha ;)
You nailed it!! I'm a recovering attorney too! I'd rather be a fitness instructor than go back to billing those hours!! Thanks for a great article!
Great article. I love the outside perspective and the overall message.
I've been a CSCS (BS in Athletic Training) personal trainer since 1990 & I find this article very interesting because I can truly see both sides. While the following is a practical discussion, I do believe that anyone who is accomplished at their chosen profession deserves respect. There are differences between training & group instruction, but both jobs are limited by how many hours there are in a day, how much $$$ the local session/class market will bear, and how much energy can one person honestly muster on how many sessions/classes per week . So I get it that a family is less than excited that their loved one is serious with one of "us". It can be challenging to settle into a strong & stable financial situation in our line of work-to be able to afford the house, car, finances to raise a family, etc. So many things dictate our ability to earn that are outside of our control, like ownership's desire to maximize their earnings, clients/classes coming and going, & hours of the day, to mention a few. Many have veered off to sideline income sources such online coaching & workouts, opening their own gyms & studios, presenting at CEC events & teacher trainings and many more creative endeavors, but the ones who really produce a significant additional income are rare when you really look at the numbers. We all love the work and helping people become more fit, well, there's nothing better. But the truth is that more often than not, it's a good part time income that ebbs and flows. When I look at what my friends and clients in other fields have built in the same number of years working, I often wonder if I would have done better choosing another line of work. I also understand I'll likely be working into my 60's & possibly 70's and while I love the idea of still working in the gym with clients, I wonder if I'll be up for the "hustling" it takes to keep my schedule even part-time full. Personally, after 23 years in the industry, including opening and owning a small gym for 7 years, I've taken on a 2nd non-fitness related job that I can do from my home office and which can ebb & flow around my training schedule. I'm developing a whole different skill set in work that I can see myself continuing for as long as I choose along with or instead of training.
Noelle- really awesome perspective. You've got me going back to the drawing board. I think your experience really sheds light on the benefits and drawbacks, and what life might actually be like if we were to walk in your shoes, or a fitness professional's shoes. Thank you!
Hi there!! Great article. Funnily enough, I too was a lawyer and have also worked as a Fitness Instructor since I was 16! I gave up Fitness when I finally became a lawyer and moved to Singapore. 12 months into the job, I wanted to leave and moved back to Australia to do what I truly loved; inspire people. So, I'm back in Australia, coaching CrossFit, but also studying Physiotherapy - because, well, as your article suggests - I can't 'just be' a Fitness Instructor!! lol
Hey Taya - Really cool story and journey. Thanks so much for sharing. Also nice to see you represent Australia here! Yea, i find in any career it's tough to do just one thing. And fitness people in general are always pushing themselves for more and more. Funny how that spills over for the instructors as well ;) great insight!
Amazing article. Thank you for posting this. So true!
This is a great article - thank you for writing it. Beyond highlighting the work that instructors put into their jobs, I like that you still point out - really as your main focus for the piece - that fitness is empowering and can change lives. I hope that plenty of potential new participants read this, alongside all the professionals applauding your words, and take the plunge to try something new, inspiring and life-altering.Kristian
Kristian and Jeri - thank you for your kind words I agree. I hope people considering fitness don't shy away from it because they are concerned about perceptions. In fact, one of the lawyers I went to law school with actually does not practice law, she runs the groupX schedule for 24hour Fitness... and she does pretty well for herself! I just want people to be able to recognize that it takes a lot of worth. And if someone makes it in fitness, they deserve respect, not judgment.
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This wiki might not have the bling of other wikis, and though FotM tends to favor those that show what can be done with the tool OP, I would like to nominate one for it's contents
I browsed alot of campaign in my three years as a OP member. I've seen how the visual level has gone up and up.
I also read a lot of wikis. But none have a more compelling thrilling an well written Adventure Log than Honour Among Thieves
If you are even the slightest into Firefly, or any Rag-Tag Sci-fi campaign, be it Gritty Star Wars, BSG or home brew, there are hours of great reading material in Brandon Sweets novelistic adventure logs! The plots are great, the players brilliant and the writing amazing!
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Cool! I LOVE Firefly, and I am always looking for a good storyline to read. I will definitely have to check out this campaign. Thanks for the recommendation. I'm really glad to see other members of the Portal stepping up to nominate campaigns.
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