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Podesta Wellness is more than just a place to get massages and therapy. It's a wellness model that corresponds to a more functional medicine. This holistic treatment model looks at the root causes of everything by using biology, genetics, current chemistry, the gut, brain, hormone access, and how all of these systems relate to each other.
Dr. Arwen Podesta, owner and founder of Podesta Wellness, is a psychiatrist specialized in holistic, integrative medicine, addiction medicine and forensic psychiatry. In 2012, she started Podesta Wellness as an office-based psychiatric practice that incorporates holistic medicine, including nutrition, massage therapy, psychotherapy with two counselors, and two acupuncturists on site.
Podesta Wellness is much different from your mainstream health care provider. "The mainstream medical use of pharmacological agents or physical interventions only treats or suppresses symptoms. It's a reductionist theory where symptoms are treated as though they are not related," says Dr. Podesta. While it's a little bit outside of her scope to treat primary care illnesses, she communicates closely with specialists to make sure her patients get the care they need.
In the driving seat – The Entrepreneurial Physician
Dr. Podesta has always been more entrepreneurial than most physicians and wanted to be more autonomous, as opposed to working for a hospital system. Her goal was to be at the forefront of offering the best treatment possible, independent of the insurance- and hospital-driven care.
She first discovered her interest in chronic diseases and the genetics of the disease model at a massage therapy school in Northern California. As a massage therapist, she worked closely with doctors who treated chronic illnesses. After completing her undergraduate degree, she went to medical school at Southern University of California in Los Angeles.
Stabilizing the mental health of the city after Hurricane Katrina
In 2004, Dr. Podesta fell in love with New Orleans while interviewing in the city. After Katrina, she migrated between central Louisiana and New Orleans to see the patients that were at charity hospitals. After finishing the residency process, she accepted a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at Tulane University and joined the faculty. Meanwhile, she pursued her added specialties in addiction medicine and holistic and integrative medicine.
After working as a full-time faculty member at Tulane, and transitioning to Townsend Addiction Treatment Center, she decided to create more of a holistic model for her patients in 2012. Five years later, Podesta Wellness now consists of eight practitioners and two business managers.
Besides running Podesta Wellness, Dr. Podesta has been the medical director of Odyssey House Louisiana for ten years, a non-profit behavioral health care provider with an emphasis on addiction treatment. She is also medical director of two other treatment centers: ACER and Dependency Pain Treatment Center. In addition, she is a consultant at the drug court for Orleans Criminal District Court. Until today, she is still a faculty member at Tulane and LSU.
Who is seeking care at Podesta Wellness?
"The people who seek help at Podesta Wellness usually have very good health literacy. Some are looking for a more advanced work up of their psychiatric, psychological or physical ambiance. Others are looking for advancement in their cognitive skills or sharpness. There are also
individuals who struggle with all stages of addiction or trauma. The core commonality of all of our clients is that they've usually been through a lot of different care that didn't work for them, and they are very motivated to find something that will work for them," said Dr. Podesta. Because of the fact that the practice doesn't take insurance, patients can receive care that is doctor-driven, rather than insurance-driven.
Expectations – Biggest success – Lessons learned
Dr. Podesta says, the business started a little slower than expected because in a non-insurance-driven field word of mouth and efficacy is everything. "It took about 18 month to get to our full capacity, " she said. When it comes to her biggest success as a healthcare practitioner, she considers it as one of the most rewarding feelings when patients tell her that she has saved their lives.
The only downfall she experienced as a business owner was when she tried to deal with insurance. At that time, patients were sent to her based on proximity, but were often not interested in the holistic model. This disconnect caused irritation and frustration in some of those patients. "The self-motivated patient is really the best patient for our model, " she said.
Advice to entrepreneurs – Subsidize your revenue
Dr. Podesta has three pieces of advice for other entrepreneurs. First, you should have other contracts going during your start-up phase. "I think that the contracts I was doing during my first couple of years were really subsidizing the business, and I didn't have to worry about overhead of the building or the business," she said.
She also thinks it's absolutely necessary to consult a business strategist. Every professional should be focused on what they are best at, and let other people do what they are best at.
Lastly, she is convinced that it's important to have excellent web presence, findability, and reputation.
Why does holistic medicine have such a high demand in New Orleans?
"It was a good feeling to be able to help stabilize the mental health of the city after Hurricane Katrina. There is a huge need for holistic and integrative treatment," Dr. Podesta said. Anyone who lives in New Orleans knows that we take life and pleasure very seriously, which drives the need for people to take their wellness seriously. When it comes to other practitioners in the same field, Dr. Podesta says that everyone truly collaborates in the fight against health issues. "There is just such a huge need in the city, so it doesn't feel like we are competition," she said.
Vision for the business – Expansion
In the next 5-10 years, Dr. Podesta would like to double the size of the practice, by expanding to 12 practitioners, and moving into a bigger space. She would also like to add an expert in primary care, so she could have basic primary care procedures done in-house.
Dr. Podesta's favorite things to do in New Orleans
Dr. Podesta loves to go to art exhibits and shows with her husband Alex, who is an artist himself (Locals may be familiar with his "Bunny Men" exhibit that pops up on neighborhood rooftops). One of her favorite things is bicycling through City Park when the magnolias are blooming or stumbling upon a random crawfish boil.
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Nicki Minaj 33, is one of the most famous and worthy rapper of the current industry but seemingly some people relentlessly accuse her butt to be the prominent reason behind her immense success. However, this is definitely not the case and NIcki took twitter to clear up the claims further in details.
A famous gossip site opened a Twitter discussion on December 11 regarding the quality and lack of talents in female rappers. This conversation got heated up very quickly and the whole thing even denigrated to an extreme when the site retweeted a user who looked down on Nicki stating that Nicki was never talented enough to attain the high that she is enjoying .The mean tweet says "Yep, men are visual creatures they don't care if you can sing…That's why nicki had to buy an ass to blow up! #Fact," the user tweeted. The site added" You can prove him wrong and buy her awesome album"
After watching the hatred, Nicki went on tear and decided to teach the user a lesson .She was righteously furious with the gossip site Bossip for promoting the hatred. Nick decided to deride the hatred and sexism in rap.
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Business Lessons From The First Apprentice Winner | Bill Rancic
In business, you have to always be alert and adaptable. You need to evolve; to be willing to be agile and change your game plan every now and again. If you don't, your competitors will; and they will put you out of business. In today's episode, Bill Rancic shares strategies to help you adapt and make your business stand out from the rest. He talks to us about how he got on Donald Trump's reality TV competition, The Apprentice; how he won that competition; and how he used the experience in his own business! Bill handled 13 different businesses while in the competition!
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Thumbs Up sticks his head out to win the Hong Kong Classic MilePICTURE: Hong Kong Jockey Club
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THUMBS UP threw down a marker for the Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby in March with a short-head victory in the Hong Kong Classic Mile (HK-Gr1) at Sha Tin today.
Saddled by local trainer Danny Shum Chap-shing and ridden by Christophe Soumillon, the New Zealand-bred four-year-old held on tenaciously to fend off the challenges of More Bountiful, who finished second, and the third, Kings Falcon.
Thumbs Up is a son of Shinko King, a Fairy King half-brother to 1992 Derby winner Dr Devious who stands at Paxton Park in New Zealand.
The highlight of Shinko King's racing career was a victory in the Takamatsunomiya Hai, a Japanese Group 1 race over 6f.
He initially stood at Lex Stud in Japan but it is in the southern hemisphere that he has had most success, siring three Group 1 winners in the shape of Queensland Oaks winner Eskimo Queen, New Zealand Oaks heroineBramble Rose and last year's New Zealand Derby winner C'Est La Guerre, who subsequently finished third in the Melbourne Cup in November.
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doing terrific at the stabalizing. I will be going camping this weekend and thru the 4th. Woot! I have the luxury hotel of TENTS! it is HUGE! and of course my queen size double high air mattress.
I have been planing all week, I have made pumpkin muffins, P3 friendly of course. and some flaxseed crackers, and blue cheese gluten free crackers. freezing some muffins and Flaxseed Sandwich buns...gluten free, low carb, grain free!!!! I will use them for hamburgers.
I even have a pancake recipe that is grain free. so when I am making them for everyone, I can have them too!!! I am very excited to go on this trip and NOT Gain any of the weight back. Bringing lots of fruit for snacks so I avoid the ice cream stand. and hummus and veggies for the beach...no chips!!!
I am PLANNED for food! now I just need to start planning clothing, and sunscreen and bug repelent. LOL
I will be off the grid the entire time we are in Maine. no cell service either...hopefully I won't be going thru technology withdrawals when I return! :)
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- Hi, My name is Kimberly. I decided to blog about my journey to a healthy me. At present I am 50 yo, I weigh about 225 lb (edit...down to 185) I am 5' 10" tall; Re-married Mom of 2 wonderful "boys" (24& 25). I work as an executive assistant, have a fabulous Husband and life would be perfect if I could just learn to budget, get my bills paid and reduce my size by about 60 (edit: 20 more) lb!
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Most drivers would likely expect to get a stern warning, or at worst a traffic ticket, from a police officer for failing to make a complete stop at a stop sign.
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According to KOB-TV, David Eckert says he was leaving a shopping plaza parking lot when he was pulled over by Deming police.
Officers claim that after they asked Eckert to step out of the vehicle, "he appeared to be clenching his buttocks." Investigators also claim a police dog alerted them to the scent of drugs on Eckert's car seat.
According to the lawsuit, the officers then claimed they had enough probable cause to suspect that Eckert was hiding "narcotics in his anal cavity."
Eckert says he was then taken to a nearby emergency room to have the invasive search completed. When a doctor at that facility refused, police took Eckert to another medical center willing to conduct the procedure.
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The D-day landings - the fate of 2.5 million men, 3000 landing craft and the entire future of Europe depends on the right weather conditions on the English Channel on a single day.
A team of Allied scientists is charged with agreeing on an accurate forecast five days in advance.
But is it even possible to predict the weather so far ahead? And what is the relationship between predictability and turbulence, one of the last great mysteries of modern physics?
Wallace Ryman has devised a system that comprehends all of this - but he is a reclusive pacifist who stubbornly refuses to divulge his secrets.
Henry Meadows, a young maths prodigy from the Met Office, is sent to Scotland to discover Ryman's system and apply it to the Normandy landings.
But turbulence proves more elusive than anyone could have imagined and events, like the weather, begin to spiral out of control.
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This novel proved to be a lovely example of serendipity at its gleeful best. I really bought this as a bit of a gamble, choosing it as the third of a "3 for 2" offer at Waterstone's. However, it proved to be an excellent choice. Set in the run up to the D-Day invasions it tells of the challenges that the Allies faced in determining ...when they would have the best weather window in which to send their armada across the Channel. The principal character is Henry Meadows, a meteorological mathematician, who is sent to see if he can convince conscientious objector Professor Ryman to explain his legendary ratio of potential to kinetic energy which determines the evolution of local and global weather systems. Ryman is clearly modelled on Lewis Fry Richardson, and Foden's handling of Fry's immensely complex maths is masterful. Did they find a suitable day for the invasion? Was the eventual invasion successful? Don't worry, I won't give away the ending!
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The Top Ten
1. In The Name Of God
2. As I Am
3. Endless Sacrifice
4. Stream Of Consciousness
5. Honor Thy Father
6. This Dying Soul
7. Vacant
1- In The Name Of God
2- Stream Of Consciousness
3- Endless Sacrifice
4- Honor Thy Father
5- This Dying Soul
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3: Stream Of Consciousness
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This whole album really reminds of Metallica. The AS I AM! After the chorus reminds me of enter sandman and there's a verse from This Dying Soul that sounds just like Blackened. Aside from that, the album and Metallica have many more similarities. - Songsta41
1. As I Am
2. Honor Thy Father
3. This Dying Soul
4. In The Name Of God
5. Vacant
6. Stream Of Consciousness
7. Endless Sacrifice - MetalDisciple
I've been trying to justify you in the end I will justify you to those who understand I exten my hand to the doubful I demand take me as I am not under your command I know where I stand it won't change to fix your plan take me as I an AS I AM epic chorus and heaviest dt song next to honour thy fatherV 1 Comment
Second best instrumental after orion by Metallica.
Best instrumental ever it was hard to choose from this album because this is my favorite dt album my favorite was this dying soul but I think this needs more credit endless sacrifice was cool too
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This list is just about on par with how I rank them. Thought I have always loved the story behind Endless Sacrifice. - Operation_Fortitude
Such an amazing song. Not the best, but still deserves better than 6th.
Best heavy metal chorus (vocals and guitar) ever written.
I love this song so much, the chorus is awesome and I love how James is able to express how truly angry Mike Portnoy is through his voice. This is how I'd rank the songs:
1. Honor Thy Father
2. As I Am
3. This Dying Soul
4. In the Name of God
5. Stream of Consciousness
6. Endless Sacrifice
7. Vacant
The spoken part is hilarious! However, it's the best 10 minute-song Dream Theater has to offer hands down on this album
1. Honor Thy Father
2. As I Am
3. In the Name of God
4. This Dying Soul
5. Stream of Consciousness
6. Endless Sacrifice
7. Vacant
1. Honor Thy Father
2. As I Am
3. In the Name of God
4. Endless Sacrifice
5. This Dying Soul
6. Stream of Consciousness
7. Vacant
Best 10 min. Song ever best keyboard solo. I'm glad Jordan rudess joined the band that was the best solo plus this song has good music the only part I don't like is the spoken
1 as I am 10/10
2 this dying soul 9/10
3 endless sacrifice 9/10
4 honour thy father 10/10
5 vacant 8/10
6 stream of consciousness 11/10
7 in the name of god 11/10
AA Epic - Glauberson
Best 11 minutes of my life heres how I'd rank them
1. This Dying Soul
2. Endless Sacrifice
3. Stream of Consciousness
4. In the Name of God
5. Honor Thy Father
6. As I Am
7. Vacant
This is the beggining of stream of conscienceness also peacefulV 1 Comment
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Jack Trout (2008)
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The modern marketing world is all about cut throat competition. In such challenging times, effective marketing has become very difficult and therefore, a simplification of the whole process is the need of the hour. Many a times marketing is so simple that professional marketers tend to overlook the most obvious, and effective ideas entirely in an attempt to be clever or creative. This cause of concern is the major explanation for the mess that modern marketing is in at present and is probably one of the foremost reasons for the short tenure of average chief marketing officers in their jobs! In other words, this book is a return to the timeless fundamentals of simplicity and common sense.
Marketing genius, Jack Trout, in this book tries to assert the power of simple and obvious marketing strategies and also the nuisance that get in the way. The author's major emphasis is on positioning (being the father of positioning) and on differentiating of the brands so that mindless commoditisation of product categories can be stopped. According to him, marketers are becoming uselessly concerned about fancy strategies, Wall Street obligations, high-tech gadgets, quantitative research, entertaining advertisements and whimsical consultants. The book is peppered with modern day examples of companies in dire straits (GM, GE, Kodak, Xerox, Wal-Mart, etc.) and Trout has also suggested solutions to their woes. Furthermore, the book is well endorsed with a wide array of insightful experiences of the author.
Test of Obviousness
In his search for simple and obvious solutions to the modern marketing mess, Jack Trout has borrowed five basic tests of obviousness laid down by Robert R. Updegraff, from his book titled, "Obvious Adams. The Story of a Successful Businessman." The book was written in 1916 and is considered to be the favourite book of the author. The five tests of common sense that should be taken note by any marketer are:
Just when the economy is going down the tubes and the state of marketing seems like it is at an all time high in terms of confusion, idiocy and meaningless jargon, Jack Trout steps to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and hits a home run. Keeping the above suggestions in mind, and the fact that consumers are irrational, the author further advocates that common sense should be the guiding light. Marketers should also be vary of another great reality that the world is so irrational that it cannot be put into mathematical formulas!
Impediments in the way of the Obvious
--On a visit to the Harvard Business School, Ross Perot observed," The trouble with you people is that what you call environmental scanning, I call looking out the window."
The search for the obvious is not easy. The forces at play (internal as well as external) sometimes even make it impossible. The author believes the CEO to be the most important link in the search. A CEO should be involved and sure of where he is going, as he is the only person who can effectively take the company out of harms' way. The author also considers the Wall Street to be one of the biggest hindrances as they tend to push the CEO and his marketing guys into a mess.
Modern gadgets have clouded the minds of businesspeople and this has hindered their ability to think. They have become overwhelmed with information and this has left them with no time to think. Research can also obscure the obvious. A deluge of data should never be allowed to carry away the common sense and the feeling for the market. In this direction, it is apt to quote the author himself—"Everybody is aware of GM and nobody is buying their cars." Researchers may pledge to reveal attitudes, but attitudes are not a steadfast prophecy of human behaviour. Consumers often talk one way, but act another.
The author has also criticised the internet for the information clutter it is. Contemporary marketers are supposed to be experts at decision making and not an information encyclopaedia. An excess of data clamours for attention and it becomes an intellectual effort just to decide what to ignore and this inexorably, leads to deterioration in the quality of work as well as life. He further goes on to talk about the reliance on word-of-mouth or buzz marketing. He believes that instead of creating hype around it, it should be used just as one of the tools of marketing. The major focus still has to be on the creation of the right product, the right strategy, and the right differentiating idea.
Another obvious problem is the obsession of the advertisers and their agencies with the creation of advertisements that are just entertaining and not for the obvious purpose of selling the product. Trout's own words clarify the whole thing, "Run advertising that people like but don't know exactly why they should buy a product or run advertising that people don't find entertaining but know exactly why they should buy your product instead of a competitor's product." He further adds that slogans should not be just a meaningless set of words but should be a position or differentiating idea. To better understand this he gives the example of Nokia's slogan, "Connecting People". This slogan is basic to cell phones and can also be easily expressed by Motorola or Ericsson. However, Nokia should consolidate and differentiate itself on the basis of their leadership position and hence, should be running a slogan as, "The world's No.1 cell phone."
Marketing people are also not out of the firing line. Their habit of tinkering with existing status quo is also an obvious problem. The road to chaos is paved with improvements. Most of them get utterly entwined in corporate egos and complicated projects. Jack says, "In all my years in the business, I've never seen a marketing person come into a new assignment, look around, and say, 'Things look pretty good. Let's not touch a thing.'" The author goes on to state that products should be simple and not do too much, i.e. it should not try to be everything for everybody. To quote him, "People want the best of the breed, not a mutt that contains several breeds." Brand schizophrenia or the quest for endless line extensions can undermine a brand's competitive positioning.
The Search for the Obvious Simplified
"Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two-and only two-basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is the distinguishing, unique function of the business."---Peter F. Drucker, the father of business consulting.
Today's management is mostly is predominantly concerned with finance, sales, production, management, legal, and HR. Marketing and innovation is not accorded the place that they deserve. Therefore CEO's need to concentrate on these and not on their balance sheets in order to find success in a market. The search for the obvious should in the main, start with an active evaluation of the competition. The suggestions forwarded by the author are:
The author believes that differentiation based on leadership is an obvious strategy as it can unswervingly establish the credentials of a brand. Differentiation can be on the basis of leadership in sales, technology or performance. He further goes on to give some essential ground rules for marketing:
Finally, Jack Trout made some observations on a varied mix of companies and suggested solutions to their problems. The companies included GM, Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, New York Times, Beer industry, etc., and even celebrities. He has also cautioned against mispredicting the future as the search for the obvious is today and not tomorrow.
The book is a real investment for the practitioners of marketing as well as for the students and is highly recommended by the reviewer.


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In 1871, Jacob Demetri and his 17-year-old granddaughter flee Russia for America just before a massacre of Jews occurs. They meet a devout Christian man, Sam Hill, who leads Jacob to the Lord--leaving Reisa feeling alone. Reisa meets Ben Driver, who was just released from prison, and they become business partners who eventually fall in love. Ben vows to regain his honor and become a man worthy of having Reisa.
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Europe's Premier Personal Safety Service for Lone Workers 0845 0360 999
Our senior management team has over 60 year's collective experience working in the lone worker protection industry. Drawing from this specialist expertise, we have invested in cutting-edge technology to develop our own personal safety products, monitoring centre, software and infrastructure.
In March 2010 Skyguard was wholly acquired by the Send for Help Group – founded by James and Will Murray and backed by their Father Jan Murray, the technology entrepreneur. Jan is best known as the founder of the PC World chain of computer superstores which he sold to Dixons Group in 1993. He subsequently founded Internet Technology Group Plc in 1995, which was sold to Concentric Corp. for $250 Million – the largest sale of an independent ISP in the UK! The main business focus of the Murray family is now Skyguard Ltd; the company's profits are being reinvested back into the business to enable the company to continually expand in the UK, and across Europe. The Murray family's ambition is to build Skyguard into the world leader in personal safety services for lone workers and people at risk
With investment in the service infrastructure, this enabled Skyguard to create new devices, software, and the construction of an Incident Management Centre in Surrey – the first single-purpose facility in the UK to be certified to the highest industry standards (BS 8484, BS 5979 Cat II, ISO 9001 and Secured by Design).
Further investment in 2011 saw the launch of two pioneering product developments to realise the company vision; MySOS – Europe's smallest personal safety device and Skyguard International – the world's first and only service of its kind to provide localised emergency response in 36 countries across Europe and South Africa.
In March 2013, the company reached profitability as a result of significant growth in 2012 which saw Skyguard more than double its customer base. This achievement marked Skyguard as the UK's fastest growing lone worker protection supplier.
In 2014 the company's success was acknowledged by the industry when it won the 'Best Deployment of Lone Worker Technology' for its work with Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS, at the Security Fire and Excellence Awards.
2015 saw continued product and service development which included the launch of a new version of the MySOS device, boasting more features in an even smaller design. The company has made further product developments in 2016, with the launch of an innovative Bluetooth 'SmartButton' accessory which connects to a refreshed Smartphone app.
In December 2016, Send For Help was announced as one of Britain's fastest growing companies. The Fast Track 100 list, which is published annually in The Sunday Times, ranks Britain's top 100 private companies with the fastest growing sales over their latest three years. The company ranks at no. 47 in the 2016 league table.
Skyguard is committed to maintaining its position as Europe's market leader in lone worker protection, by developing innovative products and providing a first class service, at highly competitive prices.
President, Send for Help
He subsequently founded Internet Technology Group Plc in 1995, an Internet Service Provider formed to offer high speed connections to business customers and the general public.
The company was floated on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 1997 and was voted "UK Internet Service Provider of the Year" in 1999 and 2000. In 2000 the company was sold to Concentric Corp. (Nasdaq.CNCX) for $250 Million, the largest sale of an independent ISP in the UK!
James previously ran a multi-brand e-commerce business selling consumer electronics, which he sold in 2009 in order to devote his time to Skyguard. In 2011, James was appointed CEO of Skyguard and its parent company, Send For Help. Today, James is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced people working in the lone worker industry.
Finance Director
Lisa is a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has worked in financial roles since 2002 where she began with Legal and General.
Throughout her career, Lisa has overseen the accounting of various successful global corporations.
After joining Skyguard in 2015, Lisa is now responsible for all financial administration. With her ever-expanding team, Lisa has already implemented many progressive ideas to ensure the business operates more efficiently than ever before.
Marketing Director
Having qualified at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Will has 20 years of marketing experience working in technology companies, nine years of which in the personal safety industry.
As Chairman of the British Security Industry Association's (BSIA) Lone Worker Section, Will is a passionate campaigner for best practice in the lone worker market and has been heavily involved in the ongoing development of industry standards. Will is committed to ensuring that Skyguard maintains its leading reputation at the forefront of the industry.
Sales Director
As Skyguard's Sales Director, Paul and his team have been instrumental in securing business in new and core sectors significantly increasing our client base year on year; making Skyguard the UK's fastest growing Lone Worker Protection Provider.
Paul has over 18 years sales and account management experience within the security and media industries, five of which have been at Skyguard, managing over £6,000,000 in annual revenue.
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Since joining Skyguard in 2009, Ricardo has played a key role in the development of new products and services exclusively provided by Skyguard.
Ricardo is responsible for the entire Operations within the company, including product development and customer support. With over 20 years of operational and client support experience within the technology and hospitality industries, Ricardo is dedicated to offering a first class service to Skyguard's customers. He is also involved with the BSIA, as a Committee Member of the Lone Worker Section.
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Sanjeev has spent 17 years in various Operational and Technical roles within the Telecoms and IT sectors, holding senior management positions in both start-ups and large corporates. During this time, Sanjeev has developed innovative and patented mobile technologies, used widely in the Telecoms sector.
Before his appointment as CIO, Sanjeev was responsible for Skyguard's product and technical operations and has been pivotal in delivering new services, face-lifting the technology and reshaping the group's infrastructure. Sanjeev is committed to maintaining the company's technology portfolio, information governance compliance and finding practical applications for the latest innovations via new product and service development.
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As IMC Operations Manager, Nick is responsible for our Incident Management Centre leading a team of Controllers who provide 24/7 support to lone workers and those at risk.
Nick joined Skyguard in 2017 and has more than 20 years' experience managing ARC operations. This includes heading an NHS 111 Call Centre to provide patients with non-emergency medical help and Capita Emergency Medical Assistance which gave advice, support and repatriation to customers taken ill, injured or impacted by major incidents whilst travelling abroad. Nick is also a Committee Member of the BSIA's Lone Worker Section.
Customer Support Manager
With over 15 years' experience in Customer Service and Operations Management, Mo has been involved in numerous levels of Customer Support.
As a Call Centre Manager, Mo has developed a Customer Service based department from a 6 person team to a 70 person seater global support unit.
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Mike Shanahan is one of the NFL's great coaches. He may not have been successful in his brief tenure as head coach of the Raiders, but no one can say he did not have a great run with the Denver Broncos. One of the keys to his success was the production he was able to get out of the running back position. It remains to be seen if this success will continue with the Washington Redskins, but fans of that team certainly hope it will.
Let's take a look at the history of Shanahan's running backs in Denver:
1995 Season – Terrell Davis Comes To Town
1995 saw rookie running back Terrell Davis shred defenses as he came out of nowhere (actually he came out of the University of Georgia, but wasn't drafted until the sixth round) to run for over 1,000 yards and catch almost 50 passes. Davis' backup that year was journeyman Aaron Craver who had his most productive season gaining over 300 yards and also catching over 40 passes.
1996-1998 – TD's Continued Excellence
With each year, Shanahan's late round steal Terrell Davis seemed to get stronger. Rushing for over 1,700 yards in 1997 and breaking the 2,000 yard mark in 1998. In 1996, Shanahan was even able to get a 5+ yard per carry average out of castoff running back Vaughn Hebron in a backup role, along with another productive year from Aaron Craver as a backup as well.
1999 – Olandis Who?
The wheels came off the Terrell Davis bus hard in 1999 with a serious injury. The Broncos were still able to get another 1,000 yard performance by a running back though, this time from Olandis Gary who in 12 games during his rookie season ran from 1,159 yards. Olandis Gary had been taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft, passed on by many teams before being selected by the Broncos.
2000 – Who's Next?
The year 2000 saw another Broncos rookie running back have a 1,000 yard season. This time it was Mike Anderson's turn, he gained 1,487 yards and averaged 5 yards a carry doing it. Mike Anderson took after Terrell Davis in another respect, he too wasn't drafted until the sixth round.
2001 – Running Back By Committee
2001 was the first year since 1994 that the Broncos lacked having a 1,000 yard rushing performance (leading rusher that year was Leonard Russell with 620 yards). Time was split in 2001 between Mike Anderson (687 yards) and a recuperating Terrell Davis (701 yards). As a team, it was still a very productive year running the ball.
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2002 – Clinton Portis Bursts Onto The Scene
The Broncos finally used a high pick on a running back in 2002 (albeit a second rounder, still not a first round pick) and took Clinton Portis out of the University of Miami. Portis exploded onto the scene with 1,508 yards and a yards per carry average of 5.5 yards. Portis was backed up by two other former 1,000 yard rushers in Olandis Gary and Mike Anderson, both averaging four or more yards per carry.
2003 – Another Team For Clinton
Clinton Portis proved his rookie season was no fluke by again rushing for over 1,500 yards and averaging 5.5 yards a carry for the second straight season. Portis backup that season was, among others, Rueben Droughns who would play a significant role for the Broncos during the next season.
2004 – Rueben's Year
With the trade of Clinton Portis to the Washington Redskins for cornerback Champ Bailey, the Broncos were in need of someone to step up and exert their dominance from the running back position. Rueben Droughns, a former third round draft pick by the Detroit Lions out of the University of Oregon, would be that man. Droughns had backed up behind Portis, Quentin Griffith, and Mike Anderson the year before, but in 2004 he would run for over 1,200 yards with a 4.5 yards per carry average.
2005 – M.A. Part 2
The 2005 season would see Rueben Droughns again rush for over 1,000 yards, the only problem was that this time he did it for the Cleveland Browns after an offseason team change. Mike Anderson, who had rushed for over 1,000 yards for the Broncos during his rookie season in 2000 (5 years earlier) and been a backup for the Broncos since then, would return to the starting role and put up over a thousand yards for the second and final time of his career. Tatum Bell, a second round pick out of Oklahoma State University, had also done quite well putting up 921 yards with a 5.3 yards per carry average. Also of note on the 2005 Denver Broncos team was former Heisman Trophy winner and New York Giants running back Ron Dayne. Dayne played in a limited role, but had some key runs, gained over 250 yards and averaged over 5 yards a carry.
2006 – Ringing Of The Bells
2006 was Tatum Bell's year to lead the Broncos in rushing as he put up just over 1,000 yards while averaging a very respectable 4.4 yards per carry. Backing up Bell that year was Mike Bell, an undrafted free agent, who although he rushed for less yards (677 yards), scored six more touchdowns than the starter Tatum Bell.
One time Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has gotten more out of different players from the running back position than many people thought he'd be able to, and rarely did he give up something too valuable or use a high round draft pick to get the personnel he used.
1,000 Yard Rushers During Mike Shanahan's Tenure In Denver
Mike Anderson – 2000, 2005 – 6th Round Draft Pick
Tatum Bell – 2006 – 2nd Round Draft Pick
Terrell Davis – 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 – 6th Round Draft Pick
Rueben Droughns – 2004 – Free Agent
Olandis Gary – 1999 – 4th Round Pick
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Fairmont State University Accounting students are providing free income tax preparation assistance in four counties and receiving real-life experience to benefit them in their future careers.
The Fairmont State University Counts program is planning for its spring 2016 session to be held on the main campus in Fairmont. The free math tutoring program is offered to fourth- through eighth-graders who are experiencing math difficulties.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 18, Fairmont State University students assisted with a School Supplies Giveaway at Morningstar Baptist Church in Fairmont.
FSU involvement was coordinated by the Career Development Center. Many of the FSU student volunteers were from Student Government.
The Regional Healthcare Foundation, formerly the Fairmont General Hospital Foundation, presented a $20,000 donation to the FSU Falcon Center Summer Day Camp on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.
At the Annual Board Meeting, members of The Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Directors presented the donation to FSU President Dr. Maria Rose, Falcon Center Director Robin Yeager and Falcon Center Assistant Director Kevin Philyaw, who guides the operation of the camp.
The Leave Your Mark Mural Contest, sponsored by the Student Government Association, allows students to contribute to the artistic landscape of the Fairmont State University main campus.
The contest was launched in the spring 2015 semester by Rachel Ball, the former secretary for the Student Government Association. Ball is participating in a study abroad opportunity in the Netherlands during the spring 2016 semester.
Love Your Melon is an organization on campus that is an apparel brand nationwide on a mission to give every child battling cancer a hat. This organization has been on campus for about a semester and is seeking more crew members and volunteers to join this cause.
An informational meeting on campus is planned for 6 p.m. Jan. 25, 2016, in front of the Nickel on the second floor of the Falcon Center. Pizza will be offered, and there will be a short presentation.
Thanks to the generosity of a network of women helping women, gifts will help brighten the spirits of the women at HOPE, Inc., a Fairmont shelter for the victims of domestic violence and a United Way of Marion County agency.
In Calhoun County, you don't need special equipment to see billions of stars—just gaze up at the night sky. The West Virginia county is closer to maximizing a vital asset – darkness – through a partnership between Fairmont State University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with support from the Appalachian Regional Commission.
A $1 million gift from BrickStreet Foundation to the Fairmont State Foundation, Inc., will create a new scholarship fund for Fairmont State University students.
The Fairmont State University Reads program is preparing for the fall reading enrichment program for elementary school students in kindergarten through fourth grade.


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Washington Dc, MD (PressExposure) May 27, 2009 -- For thousand of years, man has been contented with his simple way of living until he has discovered fire. The geniuses in the allied medical science have not stopped their studies until they have come up with the most recent cures for the life-threatening viruses and bacteria. The outstanding engineers and the architects have strived hard to see their latest skyscrapers and tall edifices built almost to perfection. These clearly show that each field has kept pace with the fast changing times. Just like a fashion designer who continuously improves his designs and creations, the World Wide Web has also constantly progressed to keep up with more demands of the viewing public; from simple and plain websites to those sites with the most intricate designs. This has also been the advancement process that the San Diego web design companies have undergone.
Coming up with a website is never easy as there are a lot of things to be considered. The technical aspect has to be taken into account to provide more ease and convenience. Even the visual appeal must be given great accord as to entice the online viewers. The high quality content is also considered to supply the viewersâ zest for the latest information. Apart from those, the overall services must be of good value. With these in mind, each San Diego web design company has developed its own elaborate way of attracting people to do business with them. Each provides a wide array of services; from advertisements, to press relations and of course, the creation of a clientâs web page.
The primary goal of each San Diego Web Design company is to make a particular business be recognized and be identified by the viewing public. With the millions of people surfing the internet, the business will surely be known to more potential customers. In times like these, it is not enough that people know a particular business by words of mouth. The website is a better way of providing online viewers with the information of what the business is all about and how it can address their needs. The creation of a website will surely be a way of reaching to larger viewers; a hassle-free way of making said business familiar to the customers it caters to.
As the clientsâ input is also being considered, the San Diego Web Design companies give them a more hands-on participation to the webpage that they will put up. These clients can have the website customized based on the type of customers they cater to. They can personally choose the things that will be found in the website. By doing such, the customers will also have an easier way finding what they are looking for online.
Apart from these, other San Diego web design companies also use the latest marketing tool to help a business grow. They may coordinate with the press and other media companies to promote the business. Others may also do this through their press relation department. With all of these strategies, oneâs business will surely get the attention it needs; all it takes is a click away and the business gets bigger.


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Norwalk, Connecticut-based medication adherence platform company HealthPrize says it has succeeded in raising medication adherence an average of 54 percent across a series of pharma-sponsored pilot programs for various medical conditions, with sample sizes ranging from 250 to more than 7,000. That's a 54 percent increase in the mean total number of prescription fills per patient. HealthPrize,...
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The negatives - crawling under the desk to unplug the lamp to use the only plug for my computer, others had no plug near the desk; poor lighting for reading for work; very expensive services (1 euro to stamp and mail postcards, car service was nearly triple a cab for airport, internet access from room); eggs at breakfast that tasted like powdered mix; very expensive bar (the deal of the day was 9 euro for a "pint" of heineken in an unmarked glass; bath tub with six inch wing to keep shower water off the floor; maids who turned off power in the room which drained the batteries of computer and phone that were charging; and relatively expensive. I expect more from Renaissance brand hotels.
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In the book "In the Small, Small Pond" the aothor used a unique perspective from a frog point of view and the pictures are colorful and tell a story of their own. Rhyming.
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In the Small, Small Pond
Author: Fleming, Denise
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El Hotel Best Western Maingate East Hotel & Suites se encuentra en las cercanías de todo lo que la zona de Orlando / Kissimmee tiene para ofrecer. Ya este en la zona de Florida Central por placer o por trabajo, el Best Western Maingate East Hotel & Suites es su hogar fuera de casa.. Disfrute de la magia de Disney parando a solo unos minutos de las atracciones. Estamos cerca de pistas de golf, centros comerciales y restaurantes. Nuestro personal ofrece un excelente servicio a sus huéspedes. Located one mile from Kissimmee Arena and the Kissimmee Airport, the Best Western Plaza Maingate East offers budget accommodations to Florida travelers. Guests are eight miles from Walt Disney World and its surrounding theme parks and 15 miles from Universal Studios. Complimentary shuttle service to Disney is provided. Shuttles to SeaWorld and the Magic Kingdom are available for a fee. Attracting shoppers galore, Lake Buena Vista Factory Outlets are three miles away and Orlando Premier Outlets are five miles from the property. From Orlando International Airport: Take 528 Beeline S to I-4 West. Take Exit 68 to SR535 S to Hwy-192 E. The hotel is located on the right.
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4018 West Vine St, Kissimmee, FL, USACP:34741,,
Teléfono:877-444-2407Fax:+1 407 994 2004
Rooms were spacious and kept clean.2008-04-02 - travel.yahoo.com
You may not like the rooms in the reception block.Pool2007-09-28 - travel.yahoo.com
Many good restaurants in the neighbourhood.2007-09-28 - travel.yahoo.com
The customer service was awful from front desk to housekeeping not customer friendly at all.2007-06-25 - travel.yahoo.com
But the price was acceptable for the room size.2007-06-25 - travel.yahoo.com
Hotel appearance was good and the room was clean when we arrived.2007-06-25 - travel.yahoo.com
No microwave & fridge as advertised.2007-06-25 - travel.yahoo.com
We get into the room, and it appeared fine, new furniture and carpeting.2007-01-06 - travel.yahoo.com
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The Rooms were clean, comfortable, well equipped and very good value.2006-11-04 - travel.yahoo.com
On both visits, the staff behind the counter just couldn't do enough for you.2006-11-04 - travel.yahoo.com
We liked everything about this hotel, the service, the location, etc.2006-07-08 - travel.yahoo.com


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User review on Hyundai Elantra written by Ashoka on 25 May 2014
Ashoka's review on Hyundai Elantra 1.8 S MT
Year of Manufacture : 2012 | Driven no. of Kms. : NA
- Pros: Active Eco System
- Cons: This takes it away being a luxury car.
Hyundai Motors has reintroduced its fashionable and swish sedan in India, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The new Hyundai Elantra is predicted to come back with "Active Eco System", that alters transmission and engine parameters to form the automotive additional fuel economical. Hyundai has worked exhausting on this sedan and created it look curvier and classy than the previous model. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra for certain appearance sensible and can offer flip the warmth against the section leader Chevrolet Cruze , Honda Civic, Volkswagen Jetta, Skoda Laura. The new 2012 Hyundai Elantra targets the young achievers of the country inside the age of thirty to forty years. Hyundai Elantra was gift in India between 2004 and 2007 conjointly. However, the car was out of print in 2007 thanks to its meager sales in India.
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Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams says discussions that could lead to the development of the stalled Hebron offshore oil project have resumed.
The project collapsed last year after Mr. Williams insisted on a 4.9 per cent equity stake in the proposed offshore oil field.
Chevron Canada Ltd., the operator of the Hebron offshore oil platform, disbanded its project team after the province and an oil consortium couldn't agree on fiscal terms and benefits.
Some economists warned that Mr. Williams's stance was putting the province's financial future on the line, and ExxonMobil Canada, the largest equity holder in Hebron with a 38 per cent stake, said his refusal to budge could stunt the growth of Atlantic Canada's offshore oil industry.


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Dorothy R. on 03/31/2011
Spoke with Geisha. She stated she did not rate her overall experience with this business a 5 because after she picked up her vehicle, she noticed that a black rubber piece inside the trunk looked warped. She explained she called this business about the issue and they told her she had to call the other involved party's insurance company about the rubber piece. She added that this business told her they would get in touch with her, but she hasn't heard from them, and she hasn't heard back from the insurance company either. She got her vehicle back 2 or 3 days late because Alan, the person who helped her with everything, found additional damage. This business did not give her an estimate, the insurance company did the estimate. Alan was awesome and she appreciated him finding the additional damage to her vehicle. She concluded her vehicle looks good.
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Its a ticket to fun filled evening with one Beer/Soft drink each for two thrown in complimentary
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Its a ticket to fun filled evening with one Beer/Soft drink thrown in complimentary
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"Kidnap"The partyis an experiential Event powered by EVENT MONKS.
A Night to remember
You will be taken from a central location in Hyderabad.
You will not leave the city but you won't know where you are.
Kidnap – The party is a unique concept where we encourage audience to enjoy the party with out knowing the place. For this reason we will be collecting your mobile / Cell phones and put them at a safe place for you to enjoy the experience for the duration of the event. Mobile / Cell phones will be given back to the guests after showing their identity cards after the event. during the event incase of emergency there will be a number to which your family & friends can call to communicate with you if needed.
Please like our facebook page for update about the event.
Zero Tolerance Policy / Important Pointers Kidnap, Hyderabad 2015
Possession, sale and dealing in Narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances attracts stringent punishments under the Narcotics Drugs and
Psychotropic substances Act.1985 which ranges from 6 months up to 20 years imprisonment and fine up to Rupees Two Lakhs.
Consumption of the narcotic drugs or psychotropic substance (Cocaine, morphine, diacetyl – morphine or any other narcotic drug) or any psychotropic substance is liable for rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may be extend to twenty thousand rupees; or with both under NDPS Act.1985.
Women Safety:
Kidnap – The party believes in Women Safety, so that they have a safe and fun time at the experiential event Hyderabad has never seen before. Please don't hesitate to tell/inform the 'Kidnap / Event monks Crew' around you for any problems or queries that arise at the event. We have zero tolerance on any misbehavior towards women. Strict actions will be taken against them.
Identity Proof:
Don't forget to carry a valid Photo ID for verification. Anybody seen selling or buying tickets in black will be handed over to the concerned officials and strict action will be taken against them. (Please carry a printed email confirmation or take screenshot of E-Ticket or on your phone)
Terms & Conditions:
1) Beware of fake / colour photocopied tickets. A ticket shall not be a valid ticket if the barcode or hologram has been tampered with.
2) No refund on a purchased ticket is possible, even in case of any rescheduling.
3) This is a ticketed event and guests without tickets will not be permitted to the event.
4) Unlawful resale (or attempted unlawful resale) of a ticket would lead to seizure or cancellation of that ticket without refund or other compensation.
5) Tickets, which are tampered with, will be rendered invalid and WILL NOT be replaced.
6) Entry permitted to guests above the age of 18 years. Alcohol will be served to guests above the legal drinking age (LDA) & on display of valid age proof.
7) Kidnap Crew will take a picture of your identity proof when displayed before boarding the bus for safety & security reasons.
8) Stag Tickets admits only one person where as couples ticket will allow only two persons.
7) Artist line up and any other attractions may be subject to change.
8) Entry to the event shuts at 6:30 pm.
9) Organizers' reserve the right to perform security check on invitees/member of audience at the entry point for security reasons.
10) Organizers or any of its agents, officers, and employees shall not be responsible for any injury, damage, theft, losses or cost suffered at or as a result of the event of any part of it.
11) Consumption and sale of illegal substances is strictly prohibited.
12) DSLR Cameras, any form of recording instruments, arms and ammunition, eatables, bottled water, beverages, alcohol are not allowed from outside the event. Food and beverages will be available inside the venue of the event.
13) Kidnap – The party is a unique concept where we encourage audience to enjoy the event with out knowing the place. For this reason we will collect your mobile / Cell phones and put them at a safer place for you to enjoy the experience for the duration of the event. Mobile / Cell phones will be given back to the guests after showing their identity cards after the event.
14) This ticket permits entry to this event grounds / Venue only. Any after parties may have other ticketing requirements and may be sold separately.
15) Rights of admission reserved, even to valid ticket holders.
16) Organizers are not responsible for any negative effects of food items or drinks consumed in the venue by the event guests: Kidnap – The party encourages guests to drink responsibly and in moderation.
17) Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities within the site will be searched.
18) First aid/medical facilities will be provided, however, the organizers do not take any responsibility for any problems arising.
19) Any disputes to be settled under Cyberabad jurisdiction courts only.
20) The holder of this ticket hereby grants organizers the right to use, in perpetuity, all or any part of the recording of any tape made of holder's appearance on any channel for broadcast in any and all media globally and for advertising, publicity and promotion relating hereto.
21) The organizers reserve the right without refund or other recourse, to refuse admission to anyone who is found to be in breach of these terms and conditions.
22) There are Emergency exits/ First Aid marked in the venue – if you see anybody who needs help – don't hesitate and tell any of the Kidnap / Event Monks Crew besides you to help them.
23) Kidnap – The party is an experiential event and first of its kind in India. We at Kidnap are here to help you for an amazing party experience, so please do cooperate without employees or volunteers any misbehaviour with our crew will lead to serious actions.


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The beauty world is kind of like high school. You have the cool kid (winged eyeliner), your athlete (sunscreen), the drama geek (contouring), the prom queen (red lipstick), etc. Unfortunately, in this little high school hierarchy, pedicures would fall along the nerdy spectrum. Not because they aren't important or cool, but because their value often goes unnoticed. Specializing in the bottom-most part of the body doesn't exactly allow you to shine amongst the sunless tanners, mascaras and foundations. Oh, high school politics.
Well, pedicures have flown under the radar long enough. It's time to recognize this toe-saving practice for the beauty all-star it truly is. Check out all the reasons pedis are voted "Most Likely to Succeed" in our books. Get ready pedicures, it's your time to shine!
Pedicures Are Fairy Godmothers for Your Feet
Feet are often the last body part we think of when it comes to health and beauty. We generally assume that since they're covered up with fancy footwear 90 percent of the time, they don't require much TLC. Well, that assumption couldn't be further from the truth. When not moisturized regularly, feet can get extremely dry and cracked (eww, right?). To make matters worse, these cracks can form bacteria and infections, which are both unsightly and painful.
As with all skincare, hydration and moisture are the keys to foot health, and pedicures deliver both in a nicely wrapped package with polish on top. Professional, salon-style pedicures often include exfoliating treatments and moisturizing massages with hydrating oils and creams that literally reset the state of your tootsies. But when done right, with a pumice stone and the proper moisturizing agents, DIY pedicures are another good option for girls on the go. The results provide a night and day transformation (think Cinderella pre- and post-ball). Those cracked heels and dry cuticles transform into supple, smooth operators faster than you can say bippity-boppity-boo!
Now that we've covered the physical benefits of pedicures, let's talk feelings. Pedicures are great for keeping your feet healthy and beautiful, but they're also relaxing AF. Settling into a comfy chair and having someone give your feet the royal treatment can be just as relaxing as a full-body massage or therapy session – for half the price and time! This precious 30 minutes allows for a complete mental break where you can put your phone away, shut your eyes and completely unplug. So, when you start to feel guilty about your monthly pedicure bill, think of it as an investment in your emotional health.
Pedicures are equal-opportunity saviors – they're not just for us girly girls to enjoy. Heck, because of said healing benefits, pedi sessions are a must for pro-football players and other professional athletes. Even basketball icon Shaquille O'Neal has made it known he likes to keep his feet "on fleek." Now we're not usually advocates for giving into peer pressure, but if Shaq's doing it...
We fall in love with just about every nail polish we meet, but that doesn't mean the color is actually going to be compatible with our hands. Our manis are as visible as our accessories, and let's face it, sometimes a bright yellow or lime green just won't work day-to-day. That doesn't mean you can't indulge your color craving with your feet! Pedicures are the perfect outlet for showing off your wild side and experimenting with color, because you can keep them on the DL, if you choose to. But what fun would that be? Live a little.
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Coventry City and Coventry Rugby Club in talks over Butts Park Arena groundshare
Coventry are in talks with the city's rugby club about the possibility of a groundshare at their Butts Park Arena.
There are long-running issues between the owners of the football club and Coventry City Council following several legal clashes over the Ricoh Arena, where the Sky Blues have played their home matches since 2005.
The Sky Bet League One club have long complained they do not have access to the revenue streams needed in order for them to be competitive at the Ricoh Arena.
Coventry reportedly pay around £100,000-a-year in rent at the stadium and recently signed a two-year extension to their lease.
With this in mind, Coventry Rugby Club have been contacted regarding a potential partnership and groundshare, and plans are thought to have been drawn up detailing the expansion of the Butts Park Arena.
The football club said in a statement on their official website, ccfc.co.uk: " Coventry City FC can confirm that long dated talks have been held with the Butts Park Arena and Coventry Rugby Club on a future ground-share deal.
"Whilst the club still has two years left on the current deal with the Ricoh Arena, it is important that the club continues to work towards securing its long-term future.
"Coventry City FC are committed to competing at the highest possible level and for the club to continue to progress, it is essential that both matchday and non-matchday revenue potential can be realised.
"The club would like to stress that no decision has been finalised as talks are ongoing, and we aim to keep supporters informed of future developments."


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Here's the World Cup fun you missed on Wednesday, June 18:
STAR SPANGLED BANNER, NATAL STYLE: The US fans present at the Estadio das Dunas on Monday were in full voice and supported the USMNT to a huge win over Ghana. But they also painted Natal red, white, and blue on their way to the stadium, singing the national anthem on their march to the match and warming up with a familiar chant:
WILL YOU MARRY ME, YOU AMERICAN OUTLAW? Nothing -- and we mean nothing! -- matches the romance of the World Cup. Well, OK, maybe a marriage proposal. But what about a a marriage proposal at aUSMNT World Cup match? Between two members of the American Outlaws supporters group? And, of course, she said yes.
CHILEAN FANS STORM MARACANA: Before first kick of Chile's second match, against Spain, other things kicked off. Namely, a group of Chilean fans overwhelmed security at the Maracanã Stadium and many of them stormed into the media center, where they were detained by security.
Scary moment we #CHI fans just broke down a barrier and stormed stadium. https://t.co/IeVbWrRnry
— Sam Laird (@samcmlaird) June 18, 2014
#Chi fans invade Maracanã media centre before #Esp game http://t.co/AhQ26XDRLc pic.twitter.com/9xas6zg6Cy
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) June 18, 2014
Group still there. One official said police are on the way. pic.twitter.com/3mspMXDMJw
— Eric Adelson (@eric_adelson) June 18, 2014
THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION: ESPN and Univison's broadcast of the Ghana-USA match on Monday set all kinds of records for soccer, pulling in a combined 15.9 million viewers. It also was a hit on the mobile app WatchESPN, where it was the most-watched event ever on WatchESPN. Not just soccer events, people, ALL events.
CONSERVING ENERGY: While Ghana were busy battling the USA on Monday, their fans back home were making sacrifices in order to watch the game. It seems Ghanaian power authority rationed electricity to ensure that fans could watch the game. "These plans are put in place for consumers to watch uninterruptible football matches during the World Cup," the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission said.
VIVA MEXICO! Speaking of ratings, the record numbers for TV viewership in the US continue to come in. Univision reported on Wednesday that the mid-afternoon match between Brazil and Mexico set a new record for the network for a World Cup group-stage match.
Univision reports its Mexico-Brazil broadcast drew 6.8 million viewers, its biggest ever audience for a World Cup group stage game.
— Jonathan Tannenwald (@thegoalkeeper) June 18, 2014
THE DEATH OF TIKA TAKA: Spain's loss to the Netherlands in their first game had many people in mourning. But not this pundit, who saw it coming.
ESPN ADDRESSES HOMOPHOBIC CHANT: Perhaps you've heard during Mexico games the fans shouting something each time the opposing goalkeeper takes a goalkick. It's a familiar chant heard often during Liga MX games and El Tri games, and it's a Spanish slang term that is generally considered homophobic. Now, ESPN says it's going to try to do something about it during their broadcasts.


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We're having a heat wave in Southern California, I don't feel like cooking, and it's finally Friday. So I thought I'd make some thyme infused lemonade to sip on until the evening hour rolls around, and then I look forward to spiking Mr. Lemonade with Ms. Gin. Here's what I did:
- 1.5 cups sugar (2 cups if you like it sweet)
- 1 cup water
- About 5-8 sprigs of thyme
- 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (About 5 lemons)
- 3.5 cups of cold water
- Boil 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Add the sugar (if you prefer a sweeter lemonade, combine 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water) and the sprigs of thyme. Allow the thyme and sugar mixture come to a boil, for about 30 seconds. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool down.
- Squeeze juice of 5 lemons in a lemon juicer (or by hand if you're up for the challenge – just make sure to keep the seeds out). Combine the lemon juice and 3 1/2 cups water with the thyme-sugar water. Refrigerate.
Once the evening hour rolls around, feel free to spike your lemonade with some gin or vodka, or do as I learned from some dear Canadian friends, make beer lemonade – fill up half a glass of light beer (there are a lot of great Summer brews out right now!) and half of the lemonade. Sit back, and inhale the hot air!


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By Gloria Fan(Captain of Fans of Castle Team)
Participating in the Walk4Hearing has been an amazing experience of support from our friends and family! It was a great blessing to be a part of this and do some good!
My son, Ian, was diagnosed with progressive sensorineural hearing loss in 2006 at 15 months of age.
Ian was enrolled in the CASTLE program in 2009 and graduated in 2011. Since then, he has been thriving and doing all the things he loves to do! He has just entered 4th grade as a straight A student. His interests are basketball, soccer, and clarinet. His favorite subject is math. He has a knack for memorizing sports stats/teams/names. He is an outgoing, talkative young boy with a love for life!
I tell you all of this because Ian is a living testimony of the essential building blocks CASTLE provides to preschool children with hearing loss. We were blessed to live close enough to drive him to the school everyday and to be able to afford the tuition. However, there are many other families who cannot.
Our goal was to raise funds to support CASTLE's current UNC REACH program for all families regardless of where they live and regardless of their financial situation!
UNC REACH provides parent support and auditory therapy for the hearing impaired (PreK age) child via the wonderful technology of teleconferencing. There are several families who cannot afford therapy for their hearing impaired children and live in areas of the state with underserved school systems.
It was a great privilege to give back to CASTLE (Ian's old preschool) and start a team with my son, Isaac Fan (14 yrs), to raise funds for this worthy cause through HLAA Walk4Hearing.
Many of our friends and family gave generously to our team while Isaac's classmates showed up in full force on the day of the Walk, wearing our cool t-shirts! With t-shirt sales, we raised a little over $11,000 (exceeding our goal of $10,000)!
Thank you, HLAA, for providing a venue to help us raise funds for our personal cause while supporting your national organization! It was great fun to exercise and catch up with friends while raising funds for a worthy cause! As a first year team, we were ecstatic about exceeding our fundraising goal! We hope to continue this momentum next year!
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