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My First gym membership I got at the age of 13 in 8th Grade. I didn't take advantage of it much. I never went because I was intimidated because I was so young and overweight. I felt out of place at the gym. Although I was always very very strong. As a young kid in high school I was all about the "Weight" and ego. But upon Graduating I realized at 17 years old it was time to change my life around drop the "Weight" literally and get in shape.
Well I will tell you about "Nicole" aka Snooki. I met her through facebook before she actually even filmed "Jersey Shore" she was very sweet and attractive and we just took it from there. Never knew she'd turn out to be a more popular girl in the world. Upon meeting her back in 2009, yes my life has been a crazy roller coaster the last 2 years.
I seldom listen to music while training, but I definitely listen to music everyday and everytime I'm doing cardio. What I listen to depends on the mood I'm in. I usually just click on Pandora and I can go from like Taylor swift / Drake / Avici / Eminem / to top 90's anything I'm in the mood for.
Yes, I just got into powerlifting. Growing up I always knew I had alot of strength it wasn't up until about 6 weeks ago where I started a "Power Lifting " Regimen and started to test my strengths. I prefer Bodybuilding because I'd take image over being strong being at where I am in my life and the career I want to pursue image is everything. Lifting heavy takes a toll on your body!
Make yourself your #1 priority. If you want to compete it's a lifestyle. You can't come second to no-one or else your not giving it your 100%. "If you focus on results you'll never change, if you focus on change you'll get results"
OLD SCHOOL! Free Weights! Go big or go home. All the Classic's like Arnold & Ronnie were too strong for machines and were before the time of all these crazy new machines. I like old school metal-plated machines or free-weights. They seem to get the best results. I do use some machines if I'm not feeling 100% or if it's a couple weeks out from a show and I'm trying to not risk injury.
I'm most proud of my body transformation I made from 2008-2009 when I lost over 100lbs and competed in my first body building show at 163lbs.
6-10 Reps, 2 heavy sets and a strip. The way to build muscle!
Monday: AM Cardio/ Chest/ Abs/ More Cardio
Tuesday: Am Cardio/Back/More Cardio
Wednesday: Am & PM Cardio
Thursday: AM Cardio/Shoulders/Abs/More Cardio
Friday: Am Cardio/Legs/More Cardio
Saturday: Am Cardio/Arms/More Cardio
Sunday: Track Workout (Quarter mile Runs, Sprint, Squats, Stairmill)
Right now I'm trying something new with my new trainer Gina Stone
Lots of more food went from 5 meals to 7, Carb Cycling also.
I don't try to bulk. Had almost 2 years since my last show tried to put on muscle went from 163 to 200, was my highest.
Try to avoid them! , I use to live alone for 2 years so it was easy. You can't eat what you don't buy. So I did good & wasn't tempted. Now I'm back living at my mothers & its deff been a challenge. Deff not easy, but you step back look at your goal and where you want to be and just tell yourself the only 1 your cheating is yourself. Hard part I had was letting go of alcohol again but it's going on 7 weeks no alcohol. The first 2 weeks are tough after that you don't even notice anymore. But I LOVEEE ICE CREAM!
I think about Phil Heath. He's a close friend of mine and I look up to him as a great friend and an idol. He just did the unthinkable and got himself to win the Olympia so I tend to think of his physique and how I'd like to be even half as good as him. Also I think back to when I was over weight and I'm like never again and it pushes me. I think of the haters and everyone whose ever told me "YOU CANT" and I do it because "I WILL" show them in the end. "No-one ever drowned in their own sweat"
As mentioned earlier I am a huge fan & friend of "Phil Heath". Also "Jay Cutler". I look up to "Lee Priest" because he like myself am short only around 5'5 and he made a name for us short guys. I love Ava Cowan she's also a great friend of mine.
To become a sponsored athlete and hopefully pursue a career in the Fitness and bodybuilding world. Whether it be turning pro or just being involved with the business. I believe I have the personality and image it takes. I'd like to be a host or image of something big.
Strictly Gaspari Nutrition. I use their Myofusion, Superpump Max, BCAA, Halodrol, and Anavite & Sprodex. Currently taking all of those.
1. Don't try and take the easy way out and assume "Drugs" will get you there.
2. Diet Diet Diet.
3. Set Short Term goals that will all lead to one long-term goal.
Twitter: @EmilioMasella
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A law student who allegedly downloaded indecent images of children claims he did so as research for his post-graduate thesis.
Kye Larvin, who was studying criminal law at the University of Hull, was found to have downloaded 52 still and moving images of underage boys.
Larvin, 25, told a court that he intended to specialise as a lawyer in dangerous and sexual offences, and downloaded the images in order to send them to sex offenders he wanted to interview for his research as a means of gaining their trust.
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'You have stood in the witness box and lied your head off,' said Judge Mark Bury at Hull Crown Court.
'Even though you knew full well that what you were doing was illegal but you nevertheless continued to do it.
'You sent images to others on the understanding you were trying to get into the closed world of paedophilia. I consider it was fulfilling your sexual desires.'
Larvin, of Hull, East Yorkshire, was given a sexual harm prevention order, and will be listed on the sex offenders register for 10 years.
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The season opener provides an immediate test. The Cardinals play host to the 49ers and can send an early message that they remain the NFC West's best. Arizona's 2008 success was largely due to its 6-0 division record and it does not want to start 2009 with a divisional home loss.
Giants Stadium has not been kind to the Cardinals over the years. Since moving to Arizona, the Cardinals are 2-13 playing at Giants Stadium. In Week 7, they get a chance to improve on that dubious record during a nationally televised Sunday night contest.
The Cardinals defeated the visiting 49ers, 29-24, in one of last season's best Monday night games. The game featured a late goal-line stand by the Cardinals to preserve the victory as time expired. They get another Monday night meeting with the 49ers in Week 14, but this time it will be in San Francisco.


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Many schoolchildren in the Northeast grow up hearing the story of the Lambton Worm, but this is just one of a number of local legends featuring worms and dragons. To commemorate this heritage, as part of the Sacred and Profane performance a Durham-inspired dragon will roam the city's streets. The organisers need your help to bring the dragon to life: if you want to help to make this monster, please volunteer your support.
The best known local dragon is the famous Lambton Worm with its "goggly eyes," which dwelt in the river Wear. According to the 1867 song that commemorates events, one day a young lad called Lambton went fishing and caught a small, peculiar fish; not being bothered to carry it home, Lambton then "hoyed it doon a well." The worm subsequently grew to terrify the locals, becoming so big that could coil itself around a hill, which is sometimes said to be Penshaw but also credited as being Worm Hill in Fatfield.
One Sunda morn young Lambton went
A-fishing in the Wear
An' catched a fish upon he's heuk
He thowt leuk't vary queer
The Lambton Worm was not the only snake-like monster from local legend, however.
A similar being haunted the area of Sockburn, and had to be placated with milk.
Further north, at Bamburgh Castle, the beautiful lady of the house was turned into a Worm owing to the spells of a wicked, jealous queen, who eventually was turned into a toad herself as a punishment.
In 1569, a "certain Italian" came to Durham, putting on show "a very greate, strange & monstrous serpent in length sixteene feete… greater than a great horse". This monster came from Ethiopia, where it had "devoured more than 1000 persons and also destroyed a whole countrey".
Such beasts are remembered today mainly in stories, songs and poems. However, in the early modern period they were sometimes brought to life on stage. Stage dragons were paraded in civic festivals and in the theatre of the Renaissance. The Sacred and the Profane will resurrect this theatrical tradition – and the worms of lore – by building a Durham dragon which will prowl the streets in honour of the famous worms of the North-East.
Do you have a favourite worm legend from Durham not mentioned here, that you think we should know about? Share it with us in the comments below, on Twitter, or via Facebook.


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Pollen viability in Quercus robur L.
Аутори:Batos, Branislava
Miljković, Danijela
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The variability of viability (germination rate and the length of pollen tubes) of fresh pedunculate oak (Quercus robur L.) pollen grains was studied in vitro on a medium containing 15% sucrose. Spatial variability was studied by sampling fresh pollen grains from a total of thirteen trees at four different sites in the area of Belgrade (Košutnjak, Banovo Brdo, Ada Ciganlija and Bojcin Forest) in a single year (2011). In order to assess temporal variability and determine the effects of climate change on a small time scale, we studied the viability of the pollen grains collected from one tree at the Banovo Brdo site in six different years (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2012). Interindividual variability was tested on the pollen grains sampled from eight trees at Ada Ciganlija in 2004. The percentage values of the pollen grain germination rate and the pollen tube length showed no statistically significant differences between the sites. However, the studied characteristics of the pollen grain viability (germination rate and pollen tube length) showed statistically significant differences in both temporal (between the pollen collection years) and interindividual variability. This type of research makes a valuable contribution to pedunculate oak breeding programs through the identification of trees with stable production and a good quality of pollen. Furthermore, it can be important in defining the patterns of spatial, temporal and individual variability of pollen grain viability under the influence of climate factors, which are showing compelling changing trends from year to year.
Кључне речи:Density; Fecundity; Vegetative parameters; Velvetleaf
У: Archives of Biological Sciences (2017), 69(1): 111-117
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B.S., Health Informatics and Information Management
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science, Health Informatics and Information Management
The world of healthcare is changing. With cutting-edge technology, increased access to data and continuous advancements, now is an exciting time to be a part of this field and improve.
With your online bachelor in health informatics, you'll be prepared to leverage information technology to improve lives. The UCF Online curriculum integrates business management, systems analysis, medical coding and more, offering a complete look at this growing field. You'll also participate in a hands-on internship that will provide you with real-world experience and make you stand out from the crowd when you seek employment.
The Health Informatics and Information Management curriculum is designed to connect classroom theory with practical experience. By integrating instruction in business management, systems analysis, medical coding and computer applications with a hands-on internship at an affiliated health care facility, you'll be able to leverage your knowledge and real-world skills to gain a competitive advantage in the job market.
What can I do with this degree?
Here are some common professional paths for graduates:
- Database Analyst
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What's in it for you:
- A personal coach to guide you through the enrollment process and along the path to graduation.
- 100% fully online classes.
- Credit for college credits previously earned from accredited institutions.
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UCF computes a GPA for each institution attended, as well as a cumulative GPA based on all attempted college course work. This computation recognizes a plus/minus grading system, but only recognizes grade forgiveness when it is used as part of an A.A. degree from a Florida public community college/state or Florida public university.
If you will have fewer than 60 semester hours of college course work by the time you enroll at UCF, you must meet the first-year student admission criteria, and have a competitive college GPA. You must also submit:
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2. Scores for the SAT (code:5233) or ACT (code:0735).
3. Official transcripts from all colleges attended. If you have attended any international institutions, please click here for the requirements regarding the evaluation of this credit.
If you will have more than 60 semester hours of college course work by the time you enroll at UCF, or you will have earned an A.A. degree from a Florida public community/state college or university, you must:
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3. Have completed two college-level English composition courses with a grade of "C" or better.
4. Have completed two college-level Mathematics courses with a grade of "C" or better.
5. Demonstrate competency in a world language or American Sign Language equivalent to at least the second high school level (e.g. Spanish 2) or the second elementary course at the college level (e.g. SPN 1121 – Beginning Spanish II). We may require a high school transcript to verify.
1. The Redesigned SAT will be launched by the College Board in March 2016. UCF will accept both the Current SAT and the Redesigned SAT for the 2016-17 admission cycle. While UCF will continue to superscore the SAT, we will not superscore the two versions together. We will superscore the Current SAT with other administrations of the Current SAT and we will superscore the Redesigned SAT with other administrations of the Redesigned SAT only. For more information on the Redesigned SAT, visit the College Board website. UCF does not superscore the ACT and will consider the best Composite score.
2. Your application will not be reviewed until all official college transcripts and all official AICE, AP, CLEP, and IB score reports (if applicable) have been received.
3. Satisfying minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to UCF.
4. Florida BOG Regulation 6.001 (7) authorizes universities to refuse admission to applicants due to past misconduct.
Shortly following admission, a transfer credit report will be available on myUCF. Our Orientation office will contact you concerning your attendance at a one-day orientation program. At Orientation you will meet with an academic advisor who will review transferred course work and help you plan your class schedule. You will also meet with other transfer students as well as faculty and staff who can assist you as you make this important transition.


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From Sells Green, the Kennet and Avon Canal seems to wander slowly through the countryside, and gradually down a few more locks until it gets to the edge of Trowbridge. Just past there, the River Avon appears from the north and, although it disappears again quite soon, the rest of the canal down to Bath follows the Avon valley closely. At Bradford-on-Avon, after going down the last lock before Bath, the canal soon finds itself going along a ledge on the wooded side of the valley. Then, at Avoncliff, the canal suddenly takes a right-angle turn and crosses the river and railway on the magnificent stone aqueduct built by John Rennie. You can just see the river hiding in the trees which line it as we look down from the canal's elevated position.
After just less than three miles of travel on the other side of the valley, the canal once again takes a flying leap over rail and river, this time over the Dundas aqueduct (another Rennie masterpiece) to Dundas Wharf, where a ¼ mile arm is all that remains of the Somersetshire Coal Canal, originally planned to reach Radstock, though it never did so. The main line of the K & A continues northwards towards Bath.
It had been raining for several days (or was it weeks?) and we could see that the river was fairly fast-flowing. Would we be able to get down on the Avon when we got to Bath, or would it be too full? Although we didn't really want to go all the way down into Bristol, perhaps it would be nice to go down as far as Hanham . . . A quick check with Tony (who had reached Bath some time ago) told us that there was no point in hurrying as the river was definitely too high at present.
So we dawdled! This part of the canal is set in some of the best scenery, only slightly marred by the fact that the high valley sides make mobile phone calls (and our internet connection) a very uncertain operation. At Dundas, the best place to make a phone call was in the middle of the aqueduct – not so good in the pouring rain!
A few days earlier, we had contacted the manufacturers of the 'leisure' batteries on Zindagi, as we had been having some problems for several weeks and they seemed to be getting worse. The batteries didn't hold charge properly and seemed to be very thirsty for topping up with distilled water. We had an email back that recommended us to take the batteries off the boat and give them a high charge "and everything should be fine". Easier said than done. This is our home, and taking the batteries out would be like disconnecting your house from the mains! About the only thing that would go on working would be the woodburner! Still, the batteries were definitely not right, so it seemed the best thing to do. We needed to find three things: 1) someone who could charge the batteries for us 2) somewhere to moor the boat that would be accessible and safe and 3) somewhere else to stay for a few days.
Bathampton seemed like a good place to aim for, but the moorings there were restricted to 48 hours only. We chugged on anyway, searching the internet and making phone calls to find possible battery specialists in the area. Hidden away below the canal and just next to the river at Claverton is Claverton Pumping Station (another pumping station we have never been inside!), which is another John Rennie design, using a waterwheel driven by the river to pump water up to the canal – unique!


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Three Ways Graphql React Awsappsync
e– title: "The three ways to execute a GraphQL query from React with AWS AppSync (and how to choose)" categories:
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AWS AppSync is a managed GraphQL service that can (and probably should) act as the data layer for your app. I want to take a look at how you can send a query to AWS AppSync from your React (or React Native) app.
You have three basic choices:
- Include a query within a component using AWS Amplify.
- Wrap your query in the Connect component using AWS Amplify.
- Use the Apollo Client with the AWS AppSync SDK.
Which do you choose depends on what your needs are. There is no "one size fits all".
Let's look at the options:
Include a query within a component using AWS Amplify
The first version of the query utilizes the
API.graphql() method from the AWS Amplify library. You can execute queries, mutations, and subscriptions from this form. It's an async network call, so expect to deal with promises and errors. Here is the canonical form of a simple query:
public async componentWillMount() {
try {
const result = await API.graphql(graphqlOperation('{ me { id name } }'));
console.log('componentWillMount: result = ', result);
this.setState({ loading: false, data: result.data.me });
} catch (err) {
this.setState({ loading: false, errors: [ err.message ] });
There are a couple of notes here:
- I'm using async/await to ensure I wait for the data.
- I must use try/catch so that I can catch network and authentication errors.
The result has a data block with the fields that I requested:
result = Object { "data": Object { "me": Object { "id": "ARO*****:CognitoIdentityCredentials", "name": null } } }
All the fields you requested are returned, but the value may be null if no data is available. If I've got a component that has to get data from the network or I am using a library to do all the calls (and mocking those calls for testability), this is a great way to do it. However, if I decide to incorporate the call within a component, I have to worry about how I am going to test that component. I'd more likely place the call within a library and swap out the library with a mocked call at that point.
I also have to deal with online/offline capabilities. The AWS Amplify library does not do offline at this point in time, so if I want that functionality, I'm going to have to go to a different library.
- It's simple to set up an execute the query, mutation, or subscription.
- It works with the AWS Amplify CLI and configuration file, so configuration is a snap.
- It works easily with my preferred Flux implementation.
- Simplified codebase = less stuff to go wrong.
- You will need to be careful to ensure that your components can be unit tested.
- There is no offline capabilities.
Wrap your query in the AWS Amplify Connect component
The next step is to use the
<Connect> component to wrap my component. The
<Connect> component will give you loading and error conditions, so you can use those to handle network conditions. Let's say I have a component that is normally used like this:
<UserBlock name={"Adrian Hall"}/>
I want to use the
<Connect> query to connect this to the me query that I was using before. I might do this:
const UserBlockFunction = () => {
return (
<Connect query={graphqlOperation('{ me { id name } }')}>
{(response) => {
if (response.loading) {
return (<LoadingIndicator loading={response.loading}/>);
} else if (response.data && response.data.me) {
return (<UserBlock name={response.data.me.name}/>);
} else {
return (<ErrorIndicator errors={response.errors}/>);
export default UserBlockFunction;
In this version, I've got three cases:
- The query is loading (loading == true)
- The query has returned data (response.data.me is defined)
- The query ended in one or more errors (response.errors is defined)
I can use this to generate different output within my exported function for each condition. I generally have the underlying components as one set of files, then I connect them to the GraphQL API as another set of files.
- I can test my underlying components individually without resorting to network connectivity.
- I can hook individual parts of my component hierarchy as needed, resulting in much flexibility.
- The API is powerful, yet simple. That leads to elegant and readable code that is easy to debug.
- It no longer works with my Flux configuration, so I now have two state systems to deal with.
- Still no offline support.
Use the Apollo Client with the AWS AppSync SDK.
The final method is to bring in a heavyweight client like the Apollo Client. It took me some time to learn the Apollo Client and it's overkill for most situations.
In this method, you create an AWS AppSync Client, then use that to configure the Apollo Client. Then wrap your entire app within the Apollo Client. Your connected components now have full knowledge of the Apollo Client, but your lower level components can remain oblivious (just like the
<Connect> component I discussed above). Let's look at the same functionality as before. First, configure the client within your main app code:
import gql from 'graphql-tag';
import AWSAppSyncClient, { AUTH_TYPE } from 'aws-appsync';
import aws_config from './aws-exports';
import App from './src/App';
const client = new AWSAppSyncClient({
url: aws_config.aws_appsync_graphqlEndpoint,
region: aws_config.aws_appsync_region,
auth: {
type: aws_config.aws_appsync_authenticationType,
apiKey: aws_config.aws_appsync_apiKey,
const WithProvider = () => (
<ApolloProvider client={client}>
<App />
export default WithProvider;
Then create the connected component:
import gql from 'graphql-tag';
import { graphql } from 'react-apollo';
import * as React from 'react';
import UserBlockComponent from '../components/UserBlock';
const query = gql`
query me {
me { id name }
class UserBlock extends React.Component {
render() {
if (this.props.loading) {
return (<LoadingIndicator/>):
} else if (props.errors) {
return (<ErrorIndicator errors={this.props.errors}/>);
} else {
return (<UserBlockComponent name={this.props.name}/>);
export default graphql(query, {
options: {
fetchPolicy: 'cache-and-network'
props: props => ({
loading: props.loading,
errors: props.errors,
name: props.data.me.name || 'undefined'
More power, but more complexity and more places for things to go wrong.
- Offline capabilities are available. Queries are cached and mutations are queued for later transmission
- I can test my underlying components individually without resorting to network connectivity.
- This is a complex client that will take time to learn fully.
- Offline can introduce caching bugs (such as stale data) that just didn't exist before.
- I have to wrap a good portion of my app in the Apollo client, replacing the Flux implementation (or at least making it harder to implement and follow the data flow).
Wrap Up
Here is the basic version that covers the advice I would give as of this writing:
- Use the Apollo Client with the AWS AppSync SDK if you need offline capabilities.
- Wrap your component in the AWS Amplify Connect component for the majority of online-only cases, then use
API.graphql()for the mutations to send data to the server.
- Use
API.graphql()only if you want to do a query outside of a React component.
- Keep an eye on the AWS Amplify library as they are always extending the functionality of the client.


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Why not come along to an information session at the Careers and Employability centre or Collegiate campus?
Applications are now open for the Career Mentoring Scheme. If you have applied or are considering applying, please attend this session.
The scheme is very well established at Sheffield Hallam and we have over a hundred mentor places on the scheme. The mentors come from a wide variety of professional people waiting to mentor the right candidates. The mentors come from a wide variety of occupational areas*.
We are currently able to offer mentors in the following areas:
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We also have 25 places in the area of Health Scientific and Sports: We are very pleased to announce that this year we have 10 mentors with Reckit Benckiser in Hull.
Companies and organisations represented in include HSBC, Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, Sheffield United Football Club, Peak District National Park, Sheffield Children's Hospital, Irwin Mitchell, DLA Piper, Premier Foods, Sheffield City Council, the Department for Education, Museums Sheffield, the Civil Service, and some of our mentors also work at Sheffield Hallam, in a very wide variety of professional (non-teaching) roles.
*(NB: We do not have any mentors who are Primary or Secondary school teachers. Students considering this career should attend a separate session on getting into teaching).
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By the beginning of March, Donald Trump had been in power for 6 weeks and the liberal world was horrified at what he was doing.
#4 Donald Trump is a dangerous and complete joke – but the joke is on the American people
Paul Walter wrote a sobering piece after yet another nonsense tweet storm.
If we step back, we can consider some of the people who have graced the Oval Office: Abraham Lincoln, Dwight D Eisenhower, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D Roosevelt, George H W Bush, John F Kennedy, Woodrow Wilson, Barack Obama… and then we see this dangerous, complete joke of a President tweeting before he's shaved. The fine world reputation of successive US Presidents as, more or less, wise and sensible people is being trashed by one man who received three million less votes than his competitor.
I'm sorry but Americans – you are responsible for this total joke and you need to sort it out. Your reputation as one of the finest nations on the face of the earth has been trashed in two months of the most disgraceful presidency ever. Whether it be ensuring Trump isn't re-elected, and/or reforming the Presidential electoral system, Americans are the only people who own this mess and can do something about it.


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This episode covers how to turn your passion into a business. Maybe It's time to monetise that hobby of yours. It starts with starting today, not tomorrow. Looking for opportunities and making the most of them. To make your business more productive and progressive, it is essential to have a good and clear mindset that emphasises on opportunities.
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Links mentioned:
Episode 26 How to prepare for the journey of starting up in business
Running a business is a marathon not a sprint
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No-one is an instant expert in business. Chances are, no matter how great you think you are doing, you might be making some mistakes along the way.
Of course, everyone makes mistakes, that is how we learn and grow, but if you can minimise the mistakes that you make, then you can try and make sure that your business has the success that it deserves. All without too many bumps along the way.
But what are these mistakes? Let us take you through some of the most common ones that people often make.
Not delegating
Delegation has to be one of the hardest things to learn how to do. But it is also one of the best things that you can learn how to do. Delegation means that you are confident in those around you completing tasks. This could be within your business, or, if you are a parentpreneur, this could be in your family life.
Time is limited, and you are simply not going to be able to spread yourself around in all the corners that you need to. So, by delegating things out to others, you can make things that little bit easier on yourself.
Not sticking to your boundaries
It can be hard to impose boundaries when it comes to your business. Especially in those early stages when all you want to do is grow, improve and succeed. Recognising your own boundaries is the first step, and then sticking to them is the next.
Not only is this key with your customers, particularly if you are the type of person that wants to please but also with your family too. Having boundaries helps you to recognise when you need to concentrate on your business, and when you can have some family time.
Not asking for support
No-one can succeed alone. Which means you need to be able to ask for help and advice at times. This can come in a number of places. You may find someone who wants to help with the business sides of things, allowing you more time with your family. Equally, you may have someone who is happy to take on some of your childcare commitments, allowing you to focus on your business.
There is no shame in asking for help. You may be surprised that someone around you will have simply been waiting for you to ask.
The important thing to remember is that everyone makes mistakes. Even the most experienced business people. The best thing to do is not to dwell on these mistakes. Instead, you should learn and grow with them. This will make a huge difference to how much of a success your business is.
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We all love the idea of making our lives easier. This is why plenty of us will try out life hacks, all to make sure that things take less time such as cleaning, as well as less effort.
What if there were ways that you could make business that little bit easier? Great if you are a parentpreneur and already short on time.
Well, we present to you, 3 areas of business that you can automate. That's right, you can set them up to do things on your behalf, saving you plenty of time!
Social media and blogs
Social media and blogging have become vital parts of effective marketing campaigns. They are both known to have a real impact on how successful your business is. The trouble with social media is that it can take some time to log in, create posts and then share them.
This is where automated social media and blogging is a huge help. Whilst it can't write the posts for you, it can post them onto your profiles or pages. All you need to do is create a whole load of posts and blogs, tell the platform when to post them (date, time etc) and then, just like magic, your posts will appear.
Customer service
Customer service, especially great customer service is very important for your business. However, that doesn't mean that this isn't something that can be given an automated touch. The hard thing about this is making sure that you don't lose the personal touch.
Automated customer service, in particular apps or live chats, are great for those businesses that have tech-savvy, younger customers. But those that target to an older crowd might find that they need to still take an old-fashioned approach. This is why it might be a good idea to try and offer both an "actual person" and an automated option to your customers.
That way, they can try out an automated approach, but still, have the chance to speak to someone if that isn't giving them the answers that they need.
Some business owners only have themselves to think about and organise. But others have staff that they need to keep track of too. Scheduling is important, but that doesn't mean that it isn't without headache.
Thankfully, it seems that some companies have seen this issue, and designed automated scheduling tools that make this side of business all the easier. You can find out where your staff are, and when they are available, as well as organise shifts and rotas. All using a few clicks of the button.
Better than spending hours trying to figure things out on a pad.
Business will always be hard work, but it doesn't have to be "hard work". By looking at ways that you can make things simpler for yourself, you can free up some more time to spend with your family or making moves to make your business even more of a success.
I use Acuity Scheduling you can try it here
For social media scheduling I use Smarter Queue you can try it here
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Mindset is more important that you may think. This is particularly true for those people who are running their own business as well as raising a family.
The life of a parentpreneur isn't an easy one, and there is a need to share your time between these two important parts of your life. This can be tricky, however, you can make life that little bit easier for yourself by adopting some positive mindset changes, rather than negative ones.
To help you to change the way you think, we have put together the 3 mindset changes that every parentpreneur need to make.
Make time for your partner and your children
One thing that every parentpreneur discovers is that time isn't always something that you have plenty of. This means that you really need to make sure that you spend it wisely. Your business is important, of course, it is, but your family are just as important. This means that you should always plan to make time for your partner and for your children.
Even if you are busy, and have lots of things that you need to do, you still need to factor in this valuable family time. This means turning off the phone or laptop and focusing on those important people instead.
Make your income passively
It isn't only your business that can make you money. There are also some passive ways that you can make money too. Some of the best ways to make your income passively include:
- Try out property
- Blog
- Make YouTube Videos
Banish guilt
Guilt is a natural feeling for those that are not focusing all their time on their children. However, it is definitely a mindset that needs to be changed. There is no reason to feel guilty, you need to remember that you are doing your very best for your family by setting up your own business.
You may be spending less time focused on your family, however, in the long run, you will be able to spend much more time with them.
Thinking about the long-term goal is key when it comes to banishing guilt, as this will give you something to look forward to.
So, now you know, the 3 mindsets that every parentpreneur needs to adopt when it comes to making a success of their business. Why not try them out for yourself and see if you can change the way you think, and the way that you behave when it comes to business.
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As a parentpreneur managing your own business is stressful, there is no two ways about it. Add into this the stress of having a family to take care of, and you could be left feeling a little frazzled and at times stressed.
This episode covers how to cope with stress, and make sure that you are coping perfectly well with both your business and personal stress.
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Links mentioned:
Episode 27 Share your journey: Lucy Parsons
7 Day self-care challenge for entrepreneurial parents
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Being a parentpreneur means that you have plenty to think about. How to run your business, how to increase sales and of course, how to balance all of that with spending time with your family. This episode covers 3 tips to make you a better parentpreneur!
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Links mentioned:
Why Self-Care Is Important for Busy Parent Entrepreneurs
How Parentpreneurs Can Find Work-Life Balance
5 simple tasks you can delegate to a virtual assistant
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Starting up a business isn't always easy but things get a whole lot harder when you're a parent starting up. With this in mind I have put together 5 things you need to know as a start-up. Whilst still managing to look after your family.
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I love what C JoyBell C. said " You can be the most beautiful person in the world and everybody sees light and rainbows when they look at you, but if you yourself don't know it, all of that doesn't even matter. Every second that you spend on doubting your worth, every moment that you use to criticize yourself; is a second of your life wasted, is a moment of your life thrown away. It's not like you have forever, so don't waste any of your seconds, don't throw even one of your moments away." In order to embrace the new, we must release the old.
In this show we review the important part of preparation for a new year, reviewing the past year, releasing it and learning from it. I hope you will take time from your busy schedule to ponder where you are and you've been. I will help and guide you on how to talk to people you care about, write out your thoughts and feelings. This is a profound show that will be valuable as you enter a new year.
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'Historic' islands bill published
BBC News
The Scottish government has introduced what it has described as a "historic bill" to create a sustainable future for Scotland's islands.
The proposed legislation aims to offer greater powers to island local authorities, including the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
The bill includes giving island councils powers over activities on and around their coastlines.
Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council have welcomed the bill.
Orkney along with Western Isles Council – Comhairle nan Eilean Siar – and Shetland Islands Council have been campaigning for several years for greater powers.
The local authorities ramped up their Our Islands Our Future campaign in the run up to and after 2014's Scottish independence referendum.
The introduction of the bill marks the first stage in its progress through parliament.
Stage two would involve proposing and voting on any amendments before a third and final consideration stage.
Islands Minister Humza Yousaf said: "This government is committed to promoting islands' voices, to harnessing islands' resources and enhancing their well-being.
"The measures in this bill underpin this ambition.
"In particular, the provision to 'island-proof' decision-making across the public sector will ensure the interests of islanders are reflected in future legislation and policy from the very outset."
What is proposed in the bill?
Creation of a National Islands Plan
Statutory protection for the Western Isles' Na h-Eileanan an Iar Scottish parliamentary constituency boundary
Greater flexibility around councillor representation within island communities
Extended powers to island councils in relation to marine licensing. This involves the potential extension of the provisions of the Orkney and Zetland County Council Acts of 1974, to enable Scottish minsters to establish a scheme requiring that activities up to 12 nautical miles from an island are licensed by the appropriate local authority
Mr Yousaf added: "The National Islands Plan will set out the strategic direction for supporting island communities, continuing the momentum generated by the Our Islands Our Future campaign and the work of the Islands Strategic Group.
"This is the first ever bill for Scotland's islands, marking an historic milestone for our island communities.
"I am proud and privileged as islands minister to be guiding the bill through Scotland's Parliament."
James Stockan, the leader of Orkney Islands Council, welcomed the publication of the bill, and applauded the efforts of the Our Island Our Future campaign.
He said: "But our work is not complete.
"We will be working tirelessly with Scottish government to ensure that there is an objective standard by which decisions over whether to conduct an Islands Communities Assessment are made and also how the legislation will be interpreted.
"The guidance to be issued by Scottish government will be central in determining how this will work in practice.
"We hope to have a meaningful role in the development of this guidance and will be working closely with the Minister for Transport and Islands Humza Yousaf through the Islands Strategic Group to achieve this."
Margaret Davidson, leader of Highland Council, said the introduction of the bill recognised "the importance of island communities" and the "valued contribution they make".
Highland Council has responsibility for public services on several islands, including the Isle of Skye.
Ms Davidson made her comment on the bill while on a visit to Eigg, where islanders are preparing to mark 20 years since a community buyout of the isle.
The council leader said: "I am particularly pleased that the Scottish government is seeking to make provision for the requirement to island-proof future legislation and policies.
"This is an important first step but it should not stop there. We also need rural proofing of government policies as many of our rural communities face the same issues that our islands face."
Roddie MacKay, leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, said of the bill: "In practical terms, this will benefit our islands as we continue our case for flexibility and empowerment to develop our economies and support our communities and rich cultures.
"It is a significant step forward against depopulation, one of the greatest threats to our Island way of life."


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COVID-19 Information From the City of Savannah Revenue Department
Revenue Department Lobby Closed & In-Person Customer Service Suspended
In an effort to comply with the current national guidelines on physical distancing to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the City of Savannah Revenue Department has temporarily closed its lobby at 305 Fahm St. and suspended in-person customer service. While walk-in traffic will not be allowed, staff will be available to serve customers by telephone and through email during regular business hours on issues related to utilities, cashiering, property taxes, business taxes and alcohol licensure.
The $3.50 online transaction fee for utility bill payments is being temporarily absorbed by the City to encourage usage.
The City will continue to accept utility bill, property tax and other payments through the City website, through mail, and utilizing the drop boxes at the Revenue Department's office at 305 Fahm St.
Self-Service Station Now Available
In addition to our curbside drop box located at the west end of our building (Coastal Georgia Center parking lot side), there is now a self-service station with another drop box (pictured below) located at the entrance to our offices. The self-service station has our most commonly requested forms in case you're unable to print them from home. You can complete your forms, attach any necessary documentation and payment (check or money order only) and place in the drop box. Please remember to put any relevant account numbers on your payment and secure everything in an envelope.
Please note, this self service station is only available during our normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After-hours payments and form submissions should be put inside the curbside drop box.
Water Service Shut-offs Temporarily Suspended
Water service shut-offs and the assessment of penalties for delinquency will remain suspended until the City enters Phase 4 of the Safer Services Reopening Plan. Customers are reminded that the temporary measure to suspend cut-offs does not relieve them of their responsibility to pay their bill. If residents are having difficulty paying their bill, they are asked to call the City to set up a payment plan.
Beware of Scammers
Please note that during times of emergency, we often see an increased number of phone scams. These scam calls threaten to disconnect your services unless immediate payment is made. The City of Savannah will NOT be disconnecting water service for non-payment at this time and we will NOT be contacting you regarding delinquent payment at this time. Simply hang-up on any potential scam call you receive, and feel free to reach out to us directly using the methods below if you have concerns.
COVID-19 and Property Taxes
If you're concerned about paying your property taxes at this time, please remember that no penalty or interest is applied to the first installment of the 2020 property taxes, which are due June 15, 2020. The City will accept partial payment of taxes up to the second installment due date without penalty to customers. However, to avoid interest or penalty, taxes must be paid in full on or before the second installment due date, which we anticipate will be mid-November, 2020.
Please note delinquent tax balances (for tax years 2019 and prior) will continue to accrue penalty and interest monthly. You may call (912) 651-6455 to speak with a representative if you have questions about payment of delinquent balances.
We'll Keep You Informed
The Revenue department will continue to communicate actively with its customers through the City's website, traditional media, and social media. To subscribe to the e-newsletter for utilities customers, which will also be utilized to update the public, visit www.savannahga.gov/utilities and click "Join Our Email List" under the Helpful Links section.
City of Savannah Revenue Department Payment & Communication Options
Overnight Mail: City of Savannah Revenue Department, 305 Fahm St., Savannah, GA 31401
City Utilities Customer Service
- Phone: (912) 651-6460
- Online Customer Service Form: www.savannahga.gov/customercontact
- Pay utility bills online: www.savannahga.gov/utilitypay
- Regular Mail: Utility Services, Revenue Department, P.O. Box 1968, Savannah, GA 31402
Business Tax & Alcohol License Unit
- Phone: (912) 651-6445
- Customer Service Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Regular Mail: Business Tax & Alcohol License Unit, Revenue Department, P.O. Box 1228, Savannah, GA 31402
Property Tax Unit
- Phone: (912) 651-6455
- Online Property Tax Customer Service Form: www.savannahga.gov/propertytaxcontact
- Online Property Tax Payments: www.savannahga.gov/propertytax
- Regular Mail: Property Tax Unit, Revenue Department, P.O. Box 1228, Savannah, GA 31402
COVID-19 Information & Resources
For more information on local preparedness and response to COVID-19, visit the Coastal Health District website: https://www.gachd.org/emergency-prep/covid-19-preparedness-response/
The CDC has an excellent website with updates and resources for you and your family: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html


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- International and internal communications on the Latin American market
- Cryptocurrency projects development on the Spanish-speaking market
- An active investor in several cryptocurrency projects (ICO) in the field of blockchain
- Rafael is a Master of Business Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge.
- Rafael provides consultations to the Spanish speaking market and implements the use of cryptocurrencies on these markets.
- Having extensive experience in marketing and promotion and in public relations, Rafael is a professional expert in his field.


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Mom, When I Grow Up I'm Going to be...
We were driving to town in the car one afternoon when Jed spotted a policeman astride his motorcycle.
"Mom, when I grow up I want to be a motorcycle police man!"
Then Levi chimed in with his opinion, "When I grow up, I'm going to be a soldier and drive a big machine with a gun!"
"Soldiers die, Levi," Jed said matter of factly, a reflection of his cautious personality.
"Nuh-uh, Jed," Levi retaliated, "because I'm going to hold the gun--a BIG gun--and shoot it at the bad guys {insert boyish sound effect} and say, 'Goodbye!'"
I laughed out loud. At least he has an accurate understanding of the American military. Go get 'em Levi! I wouldn't be the least surprised if that actually happened.
Jed and Levi, with a bit of work, both you boys can do whatever you set your mind to do. I have no doubt you'll make me a proud mama... because I am already.


text: Comfort Maximized From New Plants to Furnace Service Posted December 11, 2015 With cooler temperatures settled in and days that seem like there's hardly any daylight, it can be difficult to always feel like your home is a comfortable place to be. That extends far beyond doing annual furnace service too, because there are a variety of things you can do to help make your home feel comfortable even when your furnace is doing its. Here are four that we find especially helpful here in Wisconsin Rapids: Seal air leaks. Air leaks, whether they're around your windows or your doors, may mean a great deal of air is sneaking out of your home. It goes without saying that the air that you've just paid to be heated or cooled is heading outside too. There are various options that can help you seal those gaps, from weatherstripping to caulking, and they are fairly easy fixes for homeowners to handle themselves. Swap your furnace filter. This is one of the most crucial things you can do to not only improve your furnace's efficiency, but also to help save you on your bills. Plus, you don't need to have your furnace service technician to do it, you can handle it yourself. It's usually recommended to switch your furnace filter every one or two months to get the most out of its capabilities, but some can last even longer. Buy plants. Indoor plants can leave you with a host of comforts for your home. Not only are they visually pleasing, they could potentially boost your indoor air quality as well because plants absorb a variety of contaminants that are emitted from various common household cleaners, paints and other products. Furnace service. This should be something that you're already taking care of, but it never hurts to get a reminder. Having furnace service done annually helps you be sure that your furnace is in working-order, and if there's a need for repairs, those can be handled so your comfort isn't compromised. It doesn't have to feel overwhelming to keep a comfortable home when winter sets in. Feel free to give us a call at 715-301-0256 to talk about any of these suggestions or find out more about furnaces, our furnace service or anything else comfort related. Back To Blog


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Pruebe Polinomios Virtuales
Esta actividad consiste en responder una serie de preguntas de álgebra encadenado secuencialmente. Esta característica le permite probar lo que el usuario tiene la percepción de estar haciendo diferentes actividades.
Solving Simple Equations
You'll practice solving simple equations.
Evaluating Formulas
You'll learn to evaluate formulas.
Properties of Exponents: Multiplication Rule - Set 2
You'll practice solving problems using the rule for multiplying powers with the same base.
Relative Error
You'll practice calculating the relative error of measurement numbers.
Hangmoon Algebra Vocab
It will give you the definition. You have to guess the word.
Reverse Distributive Property
Find the equivalent expressions.
Expression or Equation
Distinguish between expressions and equations
Math: Inequality Practice
Students will be asked to answer an inequality as quickly as possible.
Chakalaka Addition Edition
An educational game used to provide practise to students learning 2 digit to 1 digit addition and 2 digit to 2 digit addition.


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Welcome to the Aug. 21 Monday Business Briefing, your private business intelligence digest from Insider Louisville.
Leadership Louisville Luncheon to feature the mayor of Dallas
The former CEO of Yum Brand and the Mayor of Dallas, Mike Rawlings, will be the guest speaker at Leadership Louisville's annual luncheon on Tuesday. The theme is "Big State. Big City. Big Solutions."
According to a news release, "Rawlings will share how he's applying lessons learned as a CEO to drive progress and growth in the public sector, leading to Dallas being one of the fastest-growing metros in the nation."
The event, which will be packed with an estimated 1,000 business and civic leaders, will open with a performance by Jung Youth (Justin Donahue), a Louisville-born, St. X grad who will perform his song "Only One King," which was selected by NFL for "Thursday Night Football" promotions.
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will also be a featured speaker.
The event is at the Galt House and starts at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $75. —Melissa Chipman
New El Taco Luchador location opening this week
St. Matthews residents and workers will soon get a taste of what they've been missing out on when El Taco Luchador opens its a new location at 112 Meridian Ave.
El Taco Luchador is fill the former Meridian Cafe space after that restaurant closed and rebranded in a site in Prospect.
The St. Matthew location is slated to open on Thursday, Aug. 24, for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is an Mexican eatery that serves tacos, tortas, maduros and more. Prices range from $3.25 to $10.25.
According to its Facebook page, the new store will offer some new menu items, including a "Mexican Crunchy Salad" with arugula, roasted tomatoes, beets, carrots, radish, red onions, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, avocado, pickled red cabbage, crispy tortilla chips and agave-lime dressing.
El Taco Luchador is one of Olé Restaurant Group's six restaurant concepts and its only fast-casual restaurant. Martinez told Insider previously that El Taco Luchador is the future of the company and that he hoped to open more locations.—Caitlin Bowling
Four Louisville companies crack the Inc. 1000
Four Louisville companies made it into the top 1,000 companies in Inc. Magazines's Inc. 5000, a list of the fastest-growing businesses in America. None of them cracked the top 100, but one, PAKmed, came close. The list also notes the company's growth, revenue and inventory.
Let's take a look at those companies and what they do.
No. 118: PAKmed — 3,414 percent, $11.6 million, health
PAKmed proves that focusing on baby boomers means booming business. PAKmed makes all kinds of orthotic braces — back braces, shoulder bases, wrist braces and the like. The company began as a family-run business in 2012, according to its website. PAKMed began manufacturing in the United States the next year.
No. 194: Ladder Now — 2,231 percent, $12.4 million, insurance
Ladder Now was also founded in 2012. This one is super specific: Ladder Now provides insurance carriers with an inspection service for high and steep roofs. The company promises its staff are "high quality, reliable and unfailingly on-time." Indeed, the website says that the company's inspectors are 98 percent on time.
No. 517: SkuVault — 861 percent, $34 million, software
Well, isn't this the not-so-little-anymore scrappy startup that could? Guess what? It was also formed in 2012. Insider visited with co-founder Andy Eastes last year when he and his co-founders became Endeavor Entrepreneurs. SkuVault is a warehouse inventory tracking system. SkuVault tracks inventory from the moment it enters a warehouse until the moment it leaves. With the rocketing sales of e-commerce, it's not hard to guess why this company is growing fast.
No. 702: SmartBox Web Marketing — 646 percent, $6 million, advertising and marketing
Insider talked to founder Colin Receveur this year about this marketing firm that caters to dentists. SmartBox offers its employees unlimited time off and other Silicon Valley-style benefits. It also has a program called "Smart Fit." If the company decides that a new employee is not a smart fit, it gives them a month's severance pay. This helps keep people from sticking around when they're unhappy. It also lets SmartBox get back to searching for the right fit.
Bummer that SmartBox broke the trend… it was founded in 2014. But look! The No. 1 company on the list, San Francisco software company Skillz, was also founded in 2012. —Melissa Chipman
See the hot spots for LouVelo bike share stations
While it's too soon to talk about major enhancements to the LouVelo bike share system, Rolf Eisinger, Louisville Metro's bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, provided a snapshot of the top 10 stations for the month of July (out of 27 stations across the city).
See if you notice a trend.
Fourth Street stations were the most popular that month, and the proximity to the tourist-friendly Fourth Street Live and hotels most likely played a role in the rankings.
But the top spot goes to the station near Slugger Field as baseball and soccer fans biked to and from those Louisville Bats games and LouCity matches.
Currently, pricing options include $3.50/30 minutes, pay as you go; $15/month for unlimited 60-minute rides; and an annual pass of $10/month for 60-minute rides.
According to Matthew Glaser, general manager, LouVelo will soon offer a "day pass" option, $7.50 for unlimited 60-minute rides. If the rider keeps the bike longer than an hour, it is $3.50 for each 30 minutes after, he says.
Meantime, this month the bike sharing system was looking for a full-time administrative and marketing assistant to get the word out and, based on updates on its Facebook page, had landed some news sponsors: Chase and the Eye Care Institute. —Mickey Meece
Texas Roadhouse expands its beekeeping operations
Louisville steakhouse chain Texas Roadhouse is for the bees.
In March 2016, two beehives were set up at the company's corporate headquarters off Dutchmans Lane as part of an effort to bring awareness to the declining bee population, Insider reported. Now, the company has added two more beehives and created a garden with bee-friendly plants, complete with a pot for Willie Nelson, who has an ownership stake in the company.
"We call it our Feed the Bee Team," Texas Roadhouse spokesman Travis Doster said in an email.
The company also worked with the Oldham County Beekeepers Association to install hives at Masonic Homes of Kentucky at The Olmstead and is planning to place hives at 18th Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard — the site of Chef Space — in the future as well.
As part of its bee education efforts, Texas Roadhouse also will organizing kid's night activities where they will promote "feeding the bees" by planting of flowers that bees like, Doster said in the email. —Caitlin Bowling
Middle-market companies in Kentucky are ranked in Amex/Dun & Bradstreet index
According to a recent index from American Express and Dun & Bradstreet, Kentucky has an estimated 2,177 middle-market companies — those with $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenue — which make up 1 percent of all companies in the state.
Kentucky ranks 16 out of all 50 states for growth in number of middle-market companies from 2011-2017.
Economic growth does not always come from the most expected places, says Brendan Walsh, executive vice president, American Express Global Commercial Payments. "It's not just the small startups and large multinational companies that are hiring the most people and leading the way in revenue growth," he said in a news release, "it is also midsized manufacturers and wholesalers in the heartland, which are becoming leaner and more globally competitive. Growth in these sectors, among other middle-market industries, is what is really moving the needle for the American economy."
The latest Middle Market Power Index finds that while middle-market companies make up less than 1 percent of all U.S. businesses, they contribute about one in four dollars (27 percent) and employ a little more than a quarter of U.S. workers (27 percent) in the private sector. Overall, the report found, middle-market companies were also responsible for more than half (51.7 percent) of the 51.8 million new jobs that have been created in the U.S. since 2011.
"These companies are clearly growth-oriented and are indicative of where the economy may outperform in the years ahead," said Nalanda Matia, lead economist at Dun & Bradstreet, in the release. —Mickey Meece
Taste of Louisville launches its first mobile application
Mobile applications for events seem to be becoming a must-have.
The Kentucky State Fair this year introduced a mobile app, and now, the Louisville chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association has launched its own app for its annual Taste of Louisville event.
The organization worked with local company V-Soft Consulting to create the app, which allows event guests to vote for their favorite of the more than 50 participating restaurants, learn about the restaurants and receive special discounts.
Those who download the mobile app also can enter to win dinner each month for a year from participating restaurants.
Taste of Louisville is scheduled for Oct. 18 this year at Bowman Field. Tickets are $65, and the event benefits Home of the Innocents, Jill's Wish and the restaurant association. Those with the app can get $10 off the ticket price. —Caitlin Bowling
Behold the Birthday Bourbon, which Old Forester promises will be more of this year
It's almost Birthday Bourbon time, and this year, Old Forester says there will be more of the limited-edition special release, especially for those of us in Kentucky. Does that mean you'll see bottles on the shelves of liquor stores when you walk in? Well, it all depends on luck, since the release is always in such high demand.
If you're not familiar, each September, Old Forester releases this special 12-year-old bourbon in honor of founder George Garvin Brown — whose huge mug is on the side of Merle's Whiskey Kitchen.
This is the 17th year for the Birthday Bourbon, and is quite possibly the most unique. Why? Because there will actually be two different releases — one at 96 proof and one at 95.4.
The bourbon was drawn from different warehouses and floors in 2005, with 93 of the barrels maturing together on the fourth floor of the G warehouse, and the other 27 barrels hanging out on the fifth floor of K. The G guys yielded an extremely spice-forward taste, while the K barrels were sugary sweet.
But while some of the bourbon sat in a holding tank and was transferred to the bottling line, precious alcohol vapors were lost, causing the proof to come down to 95.4. So a majority will be 96 proof, but there will be a few 95.4 proof bottles out there, as noted on the front.
Florida and Georgia get the lower-proofed Birthday Bourbon, while the rest of the states get the 96-er. So what about us here in Bourbon Country? Well, we're special — we get both, if we can find the on the shelf.
So how's it taste? Jackie Zykan, Old Fo's master taster, says the mix of the sugar and spice is quite nice.
"The common denominators in this year's blend are chocolate and black pepper," she says in a press release. "The finish is interesting, as it really ignites the perimeters of the palate and cascades off into a soft, dry floral bouquet."
The 2017 Birthday Bourbon should hit shelves around Sept. 2, Brown's official birthday. It retails for a suggested cost of $79.99. —Sara Havens
In Brief
• IdeaFestival is taking nominations for the annual Orange Fork Awards, which are presented at the Taste (formerly Taste of Innovation) celebration during the festival. They are given in three possible categories, Health, Business and Community, the Orange Fork Award and celebrate "innovation, sustainability, inspiration and change initiation," according to a news release. Nominations are due by Sep. 11 and may be emailed to [email protected]


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Bohemians and St Kevin's Boys set to announce partnership
The two North Dublin clubs have agreed a tie-up
BOHEMIANS and St Kevin's Boys are to announce later this week that they have agreed a tie-up.
There was outrage when St Kevin's were admitted to the inaugural Under-15 league this year.
Senior and schoolboy clubs were told to team up for the new underage leagues but an exception was made for the Santry nursery when they did not do a deal in time.
The FAI insisted the arrangement was for one season only.
And the North Dublin Schoolboy League has confirmed they have ended their agreement with Bohs in anticipation of them announcing a formal alliance with the club which produced Ireland stars Robbie Brady and Jeff Hendrick.


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Det praktiske
- Kursusudbyder: IT-Universitetet
- Undervisningssprog: Engelsk
In this course, students will learn how to design and conduct performance experiments and how to troubleshoot existing cloud-based systems.
After the course the student should to be able to:
- Design and conduct performance evaluation experiments
- Formulate hypothesis about the causes of poor performance. across different layers of a data system's stack (i.e., data management components, operating system, file system, network, hardware).
- Select appropriate tools for troubleshooting performance problems.
- Analyze the performance of a cloud-based data system.


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Falling red diesel prices help cut farm costs
Falling fuel costs should offer some help for farmers suffering poor farmgate prices. Red diesel prices in the UK ranged between 55-60p/litre at the end of last week (10 October) depending on delivery destination – roughly 10p/litre lower than a year earlier.
The main driver has been sliding world oil values, reaching levels last seen in 2010.
See also: Red diesel rules – everything you need to know
Nigel Collen, business development manager at Mole Valley Farmers' Mole Fuel Solutions, said lower crude oil prices should feed into red diesel values fairly quickly.
"The market has been extremely competitive over the last 2-3 months through the harvest and cultivation season," he said.
"It certainly will affect the bottom line. [Farmers] should see a significant reduction in their fuel costs."
Mr Collen added that recent dry weather would also have cut fuel needs, as fields had not been too sticky and land had turned over more easily during cultivation.
Anglia Farmers chief executive Clarke Willis said liquid fuel prices were 21% lower in the first eight months of the year compared with 2013.
But he said fuel equated to a tenth of a business' costs, so that could only amount to a 2% saving.
"This is a welcome relief but is not a solution to everything, given some of other challenges around the [farmer's] cost base," he said.
The price of Brent crude dipped below $89/barrel at the end of last week and hit a low of $87.74/barrel on Monday morning (13 October).
Director and general manager of Rix Petroleum Duncan Lambert said the USA's focus on fracking for shale gas had made it more self-sufficient and reduced world demand for fuel.
He said political crises in Iraq and Ukraine were not pushing up oil prices as might have been expected.
"Most supplying countries are finding themselves with an abundance of product and no market to sell," Mr Lambert said.
"[The UK] buys everything in dollars and the sterling against the dollar is fantastic at the moment.
"We can only see the price holding steady or easing further down – but let's see how the winter starts."


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The ABC of Art - Collect art with artsation
You are interested in art, and would like to buy something? But you are still standing at the very beginning of your activity as a collector? In this section we have compiled the most important basic FAQ's!
How and where can I find information on art and collect knowledge?
If you are interested in art, you should seize any opportunity to learn more about it. Good sources are magazines and art books, exhibitions in galleries and museums, biennales and art fairs. It is important to keep in mind that exhibitions and biennales have a very different aim than art fairs. The latter are a place to sell art, which means there will be less difficult art than in exhibitions which are a good place to discover new things in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Which are the most renowned museums for contemporary art?
The most important museums in Germany are the Pinakothek der Moderne, Haus der Kunst, Deichtorhallen, Schirn, Städel, Museum Folkwang, Martin-Gropius-Bau, Hamburger Bahnhof and Museum Ludwig. However every museum does crucial work and each exhibition, be it in a museum, an art association or a gallery, can be a good place to find and get to know new and interesting artists.
Which medium is especially good for a new collector to find an entry into art?
This is a difficult question, in general everybody should collect according to his or her interests and preferences. Paintings, smaller objects, prints and drawings are certainly easier to handle than large installations or video art. The space requirements of a growing collection are another issue to keep in mind.
Buying art on the internet – what are the advantages?
At the beginning most innovations meet with a certain scepticism that soon lessens. More and more art fans use the internet to search for and purchase art. The benefits are obvious: Not everybody has the time to roam countless galleries to find the right artwork and many experience an understandable awe of the art market, which seems alien and full of opportunities for embarrassment at the beginning. Most of all, the internet offers an incredibly large variety, opportunity for direct comparison and also tranquility to consider works in peace and quiet. We think those are unbeatable arguments and are confident that any scepticism or awe, should some of it persist here and there, will soon be gone.
What are things to pay attention to when buying art on the internet? Which criteria should be kept in mind when choosing artworks?
Artsation works with renowned galleries in the selection of artists. We attach great importance to these cooperations, as the longstanding work of galleries inspires great trust in the costumers. Furthermore, the galleries' good names ensure authenticity and quality. The older an artwork is, the more proficiency should a collector have. For us it is most important to satisfy the costumer's wish for security and quality as well as to be able to find new, interesting and exciting art for him or her.
What makes contemporary art so popular and desirable?
That is for everybody to decide, but maybe it is the imagination, ingenuity and power of observation that gives artists the ability to find explanations for the world we live in time and again, to instil new meaning into it and make our lives better when we surround ourselves with art. Art is special! It can of course also be a good investment; we see every day how prices soar in auctions! There is no guaranty, yet with good consultation there is little to be done wrong in buying art as an investment.
Which contemporary artist should I know?
This could be a long list! For a first overview yearly rankings of magazines and online vendors are helpful, these are either based on the reputation or the prices reached in auctions. These are artists one should have heard of: Gerhard Richter, Cindy Sherman, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, Ed Ruscha, Georg Baselitz, Diane Arbus, Louise Bourgeois, Yayoi Kusama, Franz West, Mona Hatoum, Martin Kippenberger, Rosemarie Trockel, William Kentridge, Marina Abramovic, Oko Ono, Thomas Demand, Bruce Nauman, Bernd & Hilla Becher Olafur Eliasson, Thomas Ruff, Pipilotti Rist, Anri Sala, Ai Weiwei, Christopher Wool, Paul McCarthy, Francis Alys, Isa Genzken, Thomas Schütte, Douglas Gordon, Nam June Paik, Valie Export, Tino Sehgal, Marlene Dumas, Fischli & Weiss, Maria Lassnig, Yin Xiouzen, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mike Kelley. With regard to the art market Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Takashi Murakami are noteworthy. Older important artists are Andy Warhol, Joseph Beuys, Mark Rothko, Francis Bacon, Roy Lichtenstein, Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein... and many more.
How much can contemporary art cost?
It is impossible to give recommendation here. Art generally costs as much as the buyer is ready to pay for it. Even if art is not just any commodity: The mechanisms of the art market are very similar to other markets.
How can contemporary art be classified with regards to style (such as abstract or figurative), material and technique?
Contemporary art spans are large range of materials, styles and forms. It is difficult to specify a dominant trend.


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No Fireplace? Here's the Next Best Thing
What is it that's so magical about a fire in a fireplace? Take this moment with me now to appreciate the calm beauty of life when warming yourself by the fire. This is my view of magnificence in this one moment of my life. Gratitude.LEARN MORE


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Hit The Gym in Style With These Flashy Nike Shoes!
Image credit: Dominik Martin | Unsplash.com
Thinking of hitting the gym to work off those calories? Be a good sport with these flashy women training shoes from Nike! These fashionable cross training shoes will make you feel cool and sporty!
Here are some of our top picks that are definitely bold and loud for your gym session!
1. Nike Free TR Focus Flyknit
A striking bright melon and glacier blue, the Nike Free TR Focus Flyknits certainly boasts a medley of loud colours! It features an innovative outsole that expands and contracts with every step, helping to keep your foot flexing naturally throughout your workout. Furthermore, the upper flyknit material provides breathability and keeps your feet cool as you sweat it out.
Before cashback: RM539; After cashback: RM458.15
2. Nike Metcon 3 iD
The Nike Metcon 3 iD is clearly the epitome of flashy training shoes with its gamma blue colour and neon green Nike tick. It features a firm-rubber heel for stability and drop-in midsole for that added cushioning you need for running. This customisable training shoe promises to protect your feet from even the most demanding workouts!
Before cashback: RM669; After cashback: RM568.65
3. Nike Free TR 6 iD
For more feminine yet loud hues, check out the Nike Free TR 6 iD in laser orange and pink blast. This unique training shoe boasts an injected foam midsole and outsole for ultralight comfort. Moreover, the moulded ankle foam at the heel enhances support to your feet as well! However, if the orange-pink mix is not your preferred colour choice, you have the option to customise the training shoe in any other colour tones that you like as well!
Before cashback: RM629; After cashback: RM534.65
4. Nike Free TR 5 Flyknit
There is definitely no denying that the Nike Free TR 5 Flyknit is one red-hot training shoe with its bright crimson shade! Upping the ante in terms of flexibility, this particular training shoe features a new, lightweight Flyknit upper that adapts to the shape of your foot. With its sock-like fit, its provides you with a snug support that is great for cardio, running or other gym workouts. Furthermore, with the breathable upper ensures that your feet remain cool and comfortable during your entire workout!
Before cashback: RM449; After cashback: RM381.65
5. Nike Free TR 6 Spectrum
Featuring a glacier blue hue that gradients out to a green glow, the Nike Free TR 6 Spectrum certainly oozes style! It comes with rubber pods that wrap up the sides of the shoe for extra stability and traction. Moreover, these unique training shoes comes with target ventilation. The engineered mesh around the entire shoe has open areas for ventilation and closed areas for the much needed support as you train!
Before cashback: RM439; After cashback: RM373.15
6. Nike Lunar Sculpt
To say that this particular colour of Nike Lunar Sculpt is loud and bold is an understatement. With its voltage green and bright yellow upper with black trimmings, your gym buddies are sure to spot your shoes first even from a distance away! Nonetheless, the Nike Lunar Scuplt is your ultimate workout companion with its soft Lunarion foam for optimal comfort during those intense gym workouts. Additionally, the rubber on the heel, toe and outer edge enhances durability and grip during your multi-sport gym sessions!
Before cashback: RM379; After cashback: RM322.15
Whoever said that you have to compromise on your fashion style even while at the gym? These flashy shoes from Nike will definitely elevate your sportswear game up several notches. Additionally, complete your order using Nike codes via ShopBack Malaysia to enjoy 10.0% cashback on your purchases! Time to sweat it out with these flashy training shoes!
*All images were taken from store.nike.com/my unless otherwise stated
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