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ATHENS.- ANA – "Rumours surrounding a cabinet reshuffle are completely inaccurate," Government Spokesman Theodoros Roussopoulos said in a statement released on Friday evening.
The government on Friday lashed out at main opposition PASOK less than a day after press reports brought to light an unusual university transfer of PASOK spokesman Spyros Vougias' daughter, which the government juxtaposed with the resignation of Agriculture Development Minister Savvas Tsitouridis this week over a controversial college transfer for his son.
"Yesterday, I called on Mr. (PASOK leader George) Papandreou to dismiss Mr. Vougias over the case (the college transfer of the latter's daughter), and Mr. Papandreou has not answered. This is the moral difference that we referred to yesterday, and this demonstrates that Mr. Papandreou professes this morality as a slogan but not as a principle by which to live by," government spokesman Thodoris Roussopoulos told reporters at his daily press briefing.
Hours earlier, Papandreou rejected any notion that the reason for Wednesday's resignation by Tsitouridis — who stepped down after opposition criticism that his son received preferential treatment in transferring to an Athens university — was in any way similar to a transfer granted to the PASOK's spokesman's daughter. Vougias initially said his daughter's transfer was justified on account of his standing at a university professor, something that the government spokesman also disputed.
In reference to the Tsitouridis case, Roussopoulos underlined that the ex-minister "had the courage and resilience to submit his resignation, whereas Mr. Vougias, while acting in an illegal manner, not only had the political conscientiousness to resign but put forth the reasoning of 'why all the other and not me?"
The furor concerning Tsitouridis erupted after an opposition PASOK MP tabled a question in Parliament requesting details on how and why the ex-minister's son successfully transferred from a university in Crete to a school in Athens, Panteios, by citing "security reasons".
Conversely, press reports on Thursday pointed to PASOK spokesman Vougias' daughter as transferring from a university in Xanthi to the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, where Vougias is a tenured professor.
On his part, Papandreou said the two cases are different and "shouldn't counter-balance" each other. He also said that PASOK deputy and former Coalition of the Left (Synaspismos) party leader Maria Damanaki will request all relevant documents concerning the often controversial issue of university transfers in the country.
Two days earlier, Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis called Tsitouridis to his office in the early evening, with the Thessaloniki-area deputy later emerging to announce his resignation.
Vougias served as a deputy with then ruling PASOK (elected on the state deputies' ballot) between April 2000 and Jan. 24, 2004, when he resigned in the aftermath of the Porto Carras furor. He was also excluded from PASOK's ballots. At one point, he also served as a deputy transport and communications minister in the previous Simitis government.
Asked if the government intended to provide the particulars of all of the names of students who requested transfers that are linked to a public figure or interest, Roussopoulos referred the issue to universities' administrations, before stressing that the education ministry's leadership has clearly said it wants to change the current legal framework for such transfers.
In a related development, Friday witnessed the beginning of a trial of 10 college students and two Panteios employees accused of forging documents and multiple counts of fraud in order to achieve illegal university transfers between 1998 and 1999.
Most of the forged documents involved medical statements. The two accused Panteios employees worked in the school's sociology department.
In a press release, the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) referred to policy of disorientation being cultivated over the past few days by both ND and PASOK, 'with the participation and support of mass media owners'.
Coalition of the Left, Movements and Ecology party leader Nikos Constantopoulos, inaugurating the party's two-day Central Committee conference on Saturday ahead of the Coalition's 4th regular congress on December 9-12, blamed both mainstream parties for the situation created in the country lately.
Commenting on the current political scene, Constantopoulos said he discerned a situation which "is knocking about in the quicksand of an organic crisis", adding that the causes were "political and institutional, social and economic" which "are not being handled by government policies and the country's political system."
Constantopoulos further said instead of the bipartisan system of governance giving a different meaning to politics for the 21st century on a democratic social vision for the times to come, it is highlighting the dispute on domestic degenerating distortions which it is causing itself.
Education Minister Marietta Yiannakou told reporters on Friday that the law on student transcriptions will be amended.
"Since doubts have been created for the Greek people with all that has been heard these days, the government and the (former agriculture) minister Mr. (Savvas) Tsitouridis did their duty out of sensitivity and because the law, as it had been formulated for social criteria, could include anything. I wish to announce to you that a proposal will be produced next week on the amendment of the law," she said.
Yiannakou said the criteria in question will be clear, specific and restrictive and will leave no ground for various interpretations at times.


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The little patch of land in Burnt Ash Rd next to the car wash is looking lovely. To keep it looking lovely Mary could do with some help. An hour of your time would be very much appreciated. Every Sunday at 9.30 a.m
Date: Saturday 31st August
Get out the sun cream and the swimming costume the Lee Fair Share Annual Seaside Trip will on 31st August. More details to follow.
Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd,29th July Lee Green Community Centre
3.15 p.m
The older you get the more important it is to have a regular exercise routine. The benefits are:-
Improved flexibility and range of motion.
Decreased joint pain and stiffness.
Improved muscle strength and balance.
Improved blood circulation.
Improved mood and concentration.
Stress relief.
Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July – 6.30pm Lee Green Community Centre,
Would you like to gain a better posture, balance and flexibility? Then come along to Pilates, a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s. It may sound intimidating but don't be put off, it really isn't just for fitness fanatics. This Pilates class is for all ages and all levels of ability and fitness guided by Patty who is a qualified Pilates teacher. Patty will provide support for beginners and people with medical conditions.
PEDESTRAIN and CYLIST FRIENDLY LEE GREEN
At the Local Assembly meeting there was an interesting presentation about a local consultation on making the Lee Green area more pedestrian/cyclist friendly and reducing traffic problems. It was suggested that local groups could help promote this consultation, the link below explains the aims of this initiative and has an online questionnaire to complete and details of local sessions which people can attend to learn more.
Monday 5th August Lee Green Community Centre
2.00 p.m
1960's wedding – was your dress inspired by Lulu or Cilla Black? Wedding dresses in the 'Space Age' often incorporated metallic embellishments. The popular flower of the decade was the daisy, which brides incorporated into their bouquets or as embellishments on their dresses.
1970's wedding – was your inspired by Bianca Jagger or Princess Ann. Gowns in the '70s ranged from hippie frocks to fairytale princess gowns, pantsuits to punk-influenced dresses
1980's wedding – was your dress inspired by Lady Diana or Madonna. Cathedral trains, lace-edged frills, full-length veils, and oversized bouquets were the style of the 80s. Bring your wedding or bridesmaid photos to share
Monday 1st July Lee Green Community Centre
2.30 p.m
(please note slightly later time)
Did you know that 1 in 3 over 65 year olds fall every year? Falls are a concern as they can cause fractures, head injuries, reduced mobility and loss of independence. The good news is that many falls can be prevented. Find out how you can make your life safer on 1st July.
TALK on ARTHRITIS
Monday 2nd September Lee Green Community Centre
2.00 p.m.
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and
decreased range of motion of the affected joints. There are over 100 types of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
DJ DANNY'S 1980s MUSIC QUIZ
Monday 15th July Lee Green Community Centre
2.00 p.m
The 1980s saw the superstardom of Prince, and the emergence of Madonna and Whitney Houston, who were all among the most successful musicians during this time. By 1980, the prominent disco genre, largely dependent on orchestras, had become heavily unfavoured, replaced by a lighter synthpop production, which subsequently fuelled dance music. In the latter half of the 1980s, teen pop experienced its first wave, with bands and artists including Exposé, Debbie Gibson, Tiffany, New Edition, Stacey Q, The Bangles, New Kids on the Block, Madonna, George Michael, Laura Branigan, Boy George and others becoming teen idols
Officially goods cannot be exchanged for Time Credits. But in the spirit of time-banking in which the community uses it skills, time and resources for the benefit of the community this section is
for articles wanted and unwanted, recycling tips and suggestions on how to repair items.
What would you like to recycle?
Lee Fair Share would like unwanted present like scented candles, toiletries, bottles, jewellery etc for the FUSS Christmas Fair
The next Thursday Meet up will be on 25th July at 8pm. We will be meeting at The Edmund Halley, Leegate as usual.
All welcome. Everybody buys their own drinks.
Lee Fair Share members have many skills to share. Tell us of any special ones you have.
Tell us also about help you need.
Help wanted to put up a trellis and grapevine which has blown down
Help wanted to transport props and costumes to and from the Canal Cafe Theatre. Expenses will be paid
Friday 19th July Manor House Gardens, the table by the tree
4.00 – 7.00 p.m (if it available)
The Lee Fair Share annual picnic in the park has been arranged for 19th July, and hopefully the weather will be sunny and hot! It will take place in Manor House Gardens by Pistachio's Cafe. Please bring food to share. Lee Fair Share will provide drinks.
Children welcome. If it rains (I hope not!), an alternative venue will be found, please contact Lorraine on the number at the end of the newsletter.
Are you a Hare or a Tortoise? Lee Fair Share Time Tickers Walking Groups are for people who enjoy the camaraderie of walking.
Meet 3.00 p.m Lee Green Community Centre
after Coffee, Cake and Company
The Monday afternoon stroll is for people who have mobility problems, who can't walk far or who have lost confidence. It is a fun, supportive group which will encourage your every step. All welcome!
Meet 2 p.m Lee Green Community Centre
The Thursday afternoon walk is for people who want to walk at a brisker pace and a longer distance – All welcome.
Simone gave a wonderful talk on Reiki at Coffee, Cake and Company. Here is her information sheet.
What is Reiki?
Reiki as defined by the Oxford English dictionary is:-
"A healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being". It is however, also widely accepted that reiki can be given and received equally effectively hands-off or via distant healing.
The word 'healing' comes from the same root as the word 'whole'. Whole, health, healing and holy come from the same root. To be healed means to be joined with the whole. To be ill means to become disconnected with the whole, someone who is ill will have blockages that means they are disconnected with the whole. Healers channel energy through the placing on hands on different areas of the body, usually based on the body's chakras which are subtle energy centres in the body that serve to receive, transmute and organise cosmic life force energy. The role of healers is to reconnect and make whole, healers are simply a vehicle to channel life force energy. (Osho, medication to meditation).
When we are in balance spiritually, emotionally and physically we feel well, we experience vitality, clarify and joy. Reiki is a tool to heal and create balance and harmony to improve our health and wellbeing.
The word "Reiki" is derived from two Japanese words: rei, or universal, and ki, or life energy. The Japanese word 'Reiki' literally translates as universal life force energy. This system of healing was developed by Mikao Usui in the early 20th century. It is a non-invasive complementary therapy that has been taught and used in the UK since the late 1900s, but Eastern medicine has for thousands of years worked with this energy, recognising its flow through all living things.
Reiki is not based on any belief, faith or suggestion, yet, scientific research using quantum physics is starting to help us to understand how reiki may work to benefit the individual. It has been suggested that in years to come it may be known as energy medicine based on scientifically measurable energy emitted from the healer's hands.
The Five Principles of Reiki
1. Just for today, I will not worry. …
2. Just for today, I will not be angry. …
3. Just for today, I will be grateful. …
4. Just for today, I will do my work honestly. …
5. Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing.
Useful Safety info
● Reiki supports orthodox medicine or can be used alone but is not a replacement for traditional medication or treatments.
● Reiki is given fully clothed in a quiet environment and is safe for adults, children, mothers–to–be, babies and animals.
● Reiki practitioners must not diagnose the health problem.
● It is highly recommended that practitioners are members of recognised a professional organisation with strict Codes of Ethics and hold Practitioner Insurance. It's good to get a reference from someone you know or research the practitioner to see what reviews you can find.
● Illness can be a time of great stress. Reiki can help us cope by encouraging relaxation and bringing balance to both mind and emotions.
● Benefits reported by Clients/Patients include deep relaxation, promoting a calm, peaceful sense of well being on all levels.
● Reiki encourages and supports positive personal choices, such as improving diet, taking more exercise, devoting time for rest or leisure activities, and may reduce the need for alcohol and tobacco. Engendering greater inner harmony and balance, regular Reiki treatments promote a calmer response to life's challenges.
● Reiki's gentle energy is easily adapted to most medical conditions and may be used safely by people of all ages, including the newborn, pregnant mothers, surgical patients, the frail and the elderly, in any situation.
● Being complementary, Reiki works effectively alongside orthodox healthcare and natural remedies, expanding treatment options.
How a treatment works
● A Reiki treatment is non-diagnostic, non-interventionist, non-manipulative and no pressure is applied.
● A session is usually carried out with the recipient lying down or sitting, in a comfortable and peaceful environment. There is no need to remove any clothing as Reiki energy passes easily through all materials, including plaster casts.
● The Practitioner places their hands gently on or over the body; there is no massage or manipulation. Reiki can also be given over a distance.
● Reiki may be experienced as a flow of energy, mild tingling, warmth, coolness, other sensations, or nothing at all.
● Length of Reiki sessions may vary, but are usually half to one hour in duration.
For More Information
Introduction to reiki video on youtube
Reiki Healing – How to Heal Yourself and Others with Reiki Healing Techniques for Beginners –
DATES at a GLANCE
Every Sunday 9.30 a.m Gardening with Mary.
Burnt Ash Rd next to the car wash
Every Monday 1.30 – 3 pm Coffee, Cake & Company:
Lee Green Community Centre
Monday 2.00 p.m French Classes
Lee Green Community Centre
(please contact Lorraine for more details and to
confirm the session dates)
Every Monday about 3.00 p.m. Time Tickers -Tortoise Walk
After Coffee, Cake & Company Lee Green Community Centre
Every Thursday afternoon Time Tickers – Hare Walk
2 pm Meet at Lee Green Community Centre
Monday 1st July Talk on Falls
2.30 p.m. Lee Green Community Centre
(please note slightly later time)
Monday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th July Chair Exercise
3.15 p.m Lee Green Community Centre
Wednesday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st July Pilates
6.30 p.m. Lee Green Community Centre,
There will no Pilates on 5th June
Thursday 4th July Afternoon Book Club
2.00 p.m. The Namesake' by Jhumpa Lahiri
Home and Kids, 121 Lee Rd, SE3
for more details please contact Lorraine
Monday 15th July DJ Danny's 1980's Music Quiz
2.00 p.m Lee Green Community Centre
Tuesday 16th July Evening Book Club
7.30 p.m. My Brilliant Friend" by Elena Ferrante
At the edge of the orchard for more details please contact Lorraine
Friday 19th July Picnic in the Park
4.p.m – 7 p.m Manor House Gardens. Table by the tree
Thursday 25th July Thursday Meet Up
8.00 p.m. The Edmund Halley, Leegate
Monday 5th August Talk on Weddings
2.00 p.m. Lee Green Community Centre
Saturday 31st August Seaside Trip
Monday 2nd September Talk on Arthritis
2.00 p.m. Lee Green Community Centre
LFS now has a Facebook page. Facebook members can see our events and invite friends to attend. Have a look.
Go to: https://www.facebook.com/LeeFairShare/
Lorraine Spenceley – Lee Fair Share Coordinator
c/o Lee Green Community Centre, Unit 3, Leegate, London SE12 8SS
07875 082571 email@example.com http://www.leefairshare.org

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Most people who try to start an online business fail. Why? They'll tell you the market is too saturated, or no one liked their content. But that's not the real reason
Most people fail at online business because it is too easy
I have started quite a few different businesses, including a coffee shop and this blog.
To start the coffee shop:
- I needed to raise £100,000.
- I needed to find a location and enter into a multi-year contractual agreement with the landlord.
- I needed to incorporate a company.
- I needed to research and find all the suppliers.
- I needed to research and find all the fitting and equipment needed.
- I needed to recruit all the staff.
- After all that work and money, I'm damn well not going to let it fail in its first year!
To start the blog:
- I signed up to Blue Host and got a year of hosting and my domain name.
- I installed WordPress.
- I found a theme I liked.
- Done.
- Literally about an hours worth of work and under £100 spent.
When a business is that easy to start and costs so little it really doesn't matter if the next day I change my mind and decide to quit. My website will join the graveyard of abandoned sites and will have officially 'failed'.
So yes most people fail at online business. But most of those people have not put the same amount of effort in as they would to a physical business.
Online Business Is Both Much Easier And Much Harder Than Most People Believe
The Easy
I truly believe that anyone can make succeed at online business provided they work long, smart and hard enough.
Maybe I'm just an eternal optimist, but I have yet to see anything to disprove that theory.
Almost everyone I know who has stuck with online business over the years has ended up making good money. Maybe not a fortune, but more than enough to justify doing it full time. Including a couple of people who I thought were complete idiots and would never make it.
That doesn't mean they succeeded on their first attempt. Actually, the opposite is often true and the first two or three attempts failed. But it didn't cost much to start and it doesn't cost much to start again. And with each attempt, they are wiser and get closer to the goal.
There's a saying in martial arts:
"It's not about who's good, it's about who's left"
I believe that is just as true for online business.
The Hard
But just because everyone can eventually make it, doesn't mean it isn't going to be nightmarishly difficult and involve spending hundreds of hours working for little to no reward. Maybe for years.
When you start out, you won't know what you're getting yourself into and just how hard it will be. You'll be starting from a position of knowing nothing and will make hundreds of mistakes. Years later you'll think "if only I knew back then what I do now I would have made so much money!".
You'll also look back at the posts I and other people have written and laugh. When written down, starting an online business sounded so easy and logical. Well, they are logical, but they're anything but easy.
People seem to relate ease of getting into the business with ease of making it successful. It is very easy to set up an Instagram account, therefore it must also be easy to make a career as an Instagrammer. That is not true. You should be putting in the same amount of work and passion into your online business as any other type of business. It is pretty easy to start an Amazon FBA business, but that doesn't mean it's easy to make it successful.
But is it worth it?
Yes. The reason most people fail is also the reason I recommend online businesses. It is cheap and easy to start. There are no gatekeepers and anyone can do it. Plus online, there is plenty of money to go around.
I also 100 million percent believe that it is easier to succeed in online businesses than in physical businesses. They're easier to start, easier to scale and easier to pivot.
I have seen that same trend in all of my businesses and have witnessed the same in friend's businesses. And until I see some evidence to the contrary I will continue to encourage people to start online businesses.
Online Businesses You Could Start
- Create a brand and selling through Amazon FBA
- Matched betting
- Blogging – How to get readers and make money from your blog
- Writing books – How much my bestselling book made in its first year
- Consulting
- Freelancing – My Fiances experience quitting her job and becoming and online freelancer


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Some Kind of Delicious is a place for people who love food, just as much as I do. Here I'll share my all-time favorite recipes as well as NEW delicious recipes I find as I go along.You'll also find some delicious products and free printable products. If you have a recipe or product you'd like me to review or feature, drop me a note. I'm always listening. Enjoy!
Some Kind of Delicious is a place for people who love food, just as much as I do. Here I'll share my all-time favorite recipes as well as NEW delicious recipes I find as I go along.You'll also find some delicious products and free printable products. If you have a recipe or product you'd like me to review or feature, drop me a note. I'm always listening. Enjoy!
August 14, 2013
Easy S'mores Bars
I could really use a whole pan of these right now. I'm freaking out a little bit....okay maybe alot.
My 4 year old son's birthday is the last cut off day for Kindergarten. As in, I COULD send him this year, but he would be the VERY youngest of the whole class. This has been a torturous decision. With so many variables and so many opinions. My husband and I finally agreed to hold him (my husband had decided this months ago). We've heard it's better to hold boys especially. But all of his buddies are going and he's a big, smart kid. I know he'd probably be fine. But if we hold him we know for SURE he'd be fine.
So, I just contacted the preschool that we've been planning on sending him to since he was an infant. I had met with her months ago and told her our decision dilemma with Kindergarten. She was so sweet and understanding and said she would hold a spot for him.
Well, I was getting nervous because it's a couple weeks away and I haven't heard anything. I wrote her an email to check in and she said that she had written a note that we were going to send him to his previous preschool. HOLY CRAP!!
I don't know where the miscommunication happened. But I'm now 1.5 weeks away from school starting and I'm wondering what in the world I'm going to do. I so want him to go to this preschool. I've heard nothing but amazing things about her and her school. But if there's not a spot, how am I going to scramble for another preschool. Or is this some sort of divine intervention telling me I'm supposed to send him to Kindergarten?
And if I'm supposed to send him, I'm TOTALLY behind. I don't have his vaccinations ready, or any paperwork. And that means we're going to just get stuck in whatever spot is left. And I haven't even gone school shopping for him!!!
What in the world am I supposed to do?
Like I said, I'm freaking out a bit and I could really eat a how pan of these suckers. They are so easy to make and they are ALMOST better than an actual s'more. You're most definitely going to be asking for s'more. mah ha ha.
1 packet dry sugar cookie mix
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. butter, melted
3 c. milk chocolate chips
4 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows
Heat oven to 375°F and line a 13×9 inch pan with foil. In large bowl, combine cookie mix and graham cracker crumbs together. Add the melted butter and stir until fully incorporated. Press the dough evenly into pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust and let stand for a few minutes until chocolate melts a bit. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over crust.
Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil for about 1 or maybe 2 minutes until the marshmallows are a beautiful golden brown {but watch it closely!! It can burn quickly!!}
Cut into bars using a knife sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
SOURCE: Real Mom Kitchen
June 26, 2013
4th of July Strawberry Delight
My son the chef.
He's 4 years old and loves food just about more than anyone I know. For days he's been talking about making a special dessert. He wanted to cover strawberries with whipped cream and topped with a blueberry.
I kept telling him. "Mm-hmm," in true Mom-fashion. But the poor boys craving didn't ever subside. So today after lunch he requested it again. I asked him where he saw the idea and he told me that is just "popp-ed right out of his head."
I whipped up some cream and let him build it. I wasn't going to try it but he insisted on building one for me.
My goodness. It was delicious! Ok, I know it's not gourmet or anything. But is was such a yummy mid-day treat and healthy too. Not to mention with the red,white, and blue it's perfect for the 4th of July time of year. Our little 1 year old girl was a fan as well. I'm sorry that dad missed the goodness.
Good work and nice idea, Benjamin Boo.
April 2, 2013
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
- 3-4 lbs boneles pork shoulder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 c. water
- 1 T. liquid smoke
- 2 c. BBQ Sauce
Place pork roast in crock pot and sprinkle salt and pepper over all. Add water and liquid smoke. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, until pork is cooked through and very tender.
Remove pork from crock pot and discard remaining liquid. Shred pork and place back into crock pot. Stir in BBQ sauce (I like the Sweet Baby Ray's brand). Cook for another 20-30 minutes and serve on buns.
We like to top it with the Citrus coleslaw. Mm..MMMMM.
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So far in my past articles, we have learned how to improve distance and accuracy by developing a sense of control using our large muscle groups to work more dominantly in our golf swings, and we have also learned how to regain back confidence in our bunker play and shave strokes off of our score by practicing the proper technique out of the sand. In this article we will take a closer look at the golf swing through dynamic balance to help you produce a proper plane and release the club head more consistently.
When studying any sport, it is hard to overlook balance as playing an important role. Think of taking a ball in your dominant hand and imagine that you are going to throw it a long distance using a sidearm throw. The body should coil and the weight naturally shifts to the rear foot. Now the body has loaded for action like a pitcher or a quarterback. When you complete the throw, look and feel how your body has transferred its weight to the lead foot. In every throwing or striking motion, maximum power is achieved when the motion is directed to the target by transferring the weight from the rear foot to the lead foot. The weight transfer is identical in the golf swing. Many golfers never stop to think about how important their footwork and weight transfer really are. As a result, they attempt to hit the ball using only their arms or a reverse weight transfer from the lead foot to the rear; what I call a recoil effect. Maintaining a proper balance provides a base for the rotation of the body and the swinging of the arms adds momentum to the total movement, and allows the body to get into position to hit the golf ball with the club head traveling in the right direction and angle into the ball. The weight transfer is a basic key, fundamental aspect of the golf swing; you either do it or you don't. Make sure that when the weight has reached the rear foot (on a right-handed golfer) that the right leg is still flexed and that weight is not outside of the foot. Without a proper weight transfer and balance, golfers will not consistently return the club on the right plane and the release of the club head will be diminished. As I said before, power comes from using your larger muscles, but this must be in unison with the rest of the moving parts of the golf swing.
To work on your balance, get a dry erase marker and a full length mirror. On the mirror, draw one line down the middle of your body and two lines about 6-8 inches on each side of the middle line. Take a few swings in front of the mirror with a club if space is available, making sure you shift your weight to your rear foot and then to your lead foot. The lines in the mirror are there to give you visual feedback, letting you know if you have shifted your weight completely to the rear foot and forward to the lead foot.
Another drill is to take the club back and lift your lead foot off the ground completely, making sure that your rear knee is still flexed, and that you do not roll outside of your rear foot. Then start your rotation back through the ball and lift your rear foot off the ground to get all of your weight to your lead side, finishing with a straight back and full rotation through the ball.
In these drills, make sure that you do not make a lateral or "slide" movement back and through, but a rotation. Hopefully by obtaining better balance and a proper weight transfer, you will hit more consistent shots by returning the club on the right plane and angle to the ball.


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Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December 2006
In the year to 31st December 2006, the seventh year of our development, the Company recorded sales of £131,535 compared to £59,705 in the previous year. Administrative expenses were £872,000 (£874,637) and the loss for the year was £785,188 (£826,578).
At the year end the balance sheet showed £358,794 of net current assets (£967,098) comprising primarily cash and liquid assets.
The movement in net funds for the year was an outflow of £516,293 (£729,984).
The higher sales level achieved in the year reflects, in part, the increased number of pilot projects undertaken with the BBC in the first half and repeat business from BBC and other broadcasters in the second half.
We have continued with our strategy of focusing upon professional post production in the broadcast market and on editing and publishing in the growing consumer video market.
Our intention of developing a product in the intruder and fire security market remains in our strategy but has not been pursued in the past year as the Company has focused entirely on the broadcast and consumer market.
Part way through the year, at one of our regular strategy review meetings we concluded that, if we are to achieve adequate scale in our chosen strategic sectors, we would be unable to do so quickly enough within our existing resources.
To achieve scale we need the reach and customer base that international companies can provide. Therefore, we are seeking strategic relationships in each of our two market sectors. To support this effort we have also widened our geographic coverage, particularly in North America where we have appointed a distributor, Formidable Technologies, based in Toronto, Canada.
We have actively been promoting awareness of the Company at major gatherings; in Europe at IBC (Europe's biggest broadcaster convention) and at London's Broadcast Live; in the USA at Video on the Net in San Jose, California and at NAB (the biggest broadcaster convention in the world) in Las Vegas.
Being seen and being active at these functions has raised awareness of Forbidden and its products and has enabled us to meet and discuss opportunities with some world-scale players.
On a smaller note, a number of universities in North America have begun to teach FORscene in their media schools thus turning out graduates who can take their knowledge of FORscene into their working lives in post production.
In Canada, through our distributor, we are in discussion with two major broadcasters and FORscene is being trialed by 9 Story Entertainment, a major animation studio.
Following the Company's decision to simplify the FORscene pricing model we have begun to convince more independent production companies in the UK to use the product, particularly since the product benefits are now clearer and the economic advantages are more easily understood.
Recently (June 2007) Mr Paparazzi, the world's largest celebrity picture agency has chosen to use Clesh on its newly designed website. Consumers taking video shots of celebrities are invited to upload footage onto their own Clesh accounts, edit the shots and submit them to Mr. Paparazzi for saleability. Mr Paparazzi then sells the user-generated videos to a variety of media and part of the proceeds goes back to the consumer. That is the first wide-scale monetised use of Clesh.
At the end of the first quarter of 2007 the net assets of the Company fell below half of the nominal value of the issued share capital. Under section 142 of the Companies Act 1985, in this circumstance an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) has to be called to consider what action, if any, should be taken to deal with the situation.
Accordingly, an EGM was held on 22 May 2007 and it was concluded that no further immediate action would be required, since the directors intended to make a loan facility of up to £1 million available to the Company. A second resolution, to increase the borrowing powers of the board up to a limit of £2 million was agreed.
As you may have read from our press releases a loan agreement was completed on 5 June 2007 between the Company, Stephen Streater and myself providing a facility of up to £1 million. This secures sufficient working capital for the foreseeable future.
The Board has recently considered whether or not to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for future accounting periods, being optional to AIM listed companies which do not have to present group accounts.
The Board concluded that the UK GAAP remains appropriate to Forbidden as a Company with a very transparent balance sheet and an absence of subjective valuations of intangible assets.
In December 2006 one of the founding shareholders of our Canadian distributor, Formidable Technologies, purchased 500,000 new ordinary shares for 15p each from the Company. The purchase was a welcome confirmation of confidence from our active and energetic Canadian partner.
There were no changes to the Board in 2006 and we welcomed one new staff member, Peter Burns.
Our thanks are owed to the dedication and enthusiasm of our team in continuing the development of our technology and the pursuit of commercial opportunities.
Following good sales growth in 2006 and the visibility of the Company and products being created this year, we are hopeful of a breakthrough to new partnerships and customers in 2007 which can lead to the desired scale for the Company.
In 2006, Forbidden consolidated its strong offering in the broadcast market and equipped its technology with appropriate interfaces for the consumer market and the emerging market of Citizen Journalism.
Forbidden's customers worldwide include major broadcasters, with products being acknowledged as providing practical solutions. This is reflected in the tone of press and internet coverage. The market is starting to understand FORscene.
Video on the web is catching on. As broadband continues to expand in coverage and speed, video looks set to dominate its new medium.
FORscene is a service. It has minimal cost of capital or distribution as it runs in a web browser. The world's infrastructure it depends on continues to improve in leaps and bounds.
On the client side, broadband is getting faster and more common, and people's computers are better than ever. We now use client computers for demonstrations.
On the server side, we are benefiting from the falling cost of disk storage: a 5,000 hour server now costs us around £2,500 in components.
In the wider market, modern camera phones provide high quality video – ideal for consumers and citizen journalists. And there are many website outlets for web video.
The gap is in the middle. How to get from the original video content to the 5% which is actually interesting – and to tell a story. FORscene for citizen journalists, and Clesh for consumers, fill this gap.
Forbidden's focus on FORscene paying off. We have been able to let our product mature, making the refinements which can only come with real-life use. We have not just added more features, we have also improved ease of learning and ease of use, while maintaining the high degree of reliability which comes from a well maintained web system.
Commercially, the new FORscene pricing model is a major advance. Our understanding of usage patterns has enabled us to offer an "all you can eat" pricing which encourages new users within an organisation.
FORscene's main professional uses are reviewing, logging and editing. Our end-to-end ingest once solution minimises wear and tear on source tapes – FORscene outputs a broadcast quality rough cut for finishing on a high-end machine. Integration with the Avid and Apple systems led to the first prime time TV broadcasts of programmes made with FORscene.
Where mobile phones are used for filming, FORscene provides a complete post production solution, including podcasting, web delivery and output for TV broadcasts.
Forbidden's customers now extend from the BBC and ITV to charities, corporates and universities.
Making videos is a team effort. Producers, directors, editors, loggers, camera men and clients all contribute. FORscene's foundation in the internet helps team working considerably by being so accessible. The chat system, which includes private chat rooms and technical support, also aids communication, making post production more efficient.
The FORscene collaborative post production system offers to improve both price and quality.
The mass acceptance of internet video has left a gap for a high-end web-based consumer product. To explore this market, in 2006 Forbidden launched Clesh (Clip Load Edit Share), a storyboard version of FORscene for consumers.
Consumers edit their video for sharing with friends and family. There is a wide variety of web services on the internet.
The Forbidden tool has many advantages. Its compression works well over variable speed connections. Its intuitive interface is the result of many years of experience, while its professional pedigree allows a depth which consumers will appreciate as they build up more content and experience.
The advantages of the web-based approach are coming into focus: people can – and do – log on from anywhere. Chat helps build a community, allowing sharing of content and getting tips on how to make better videos.
Companies providing Clesh will also find relevant features, such as moderation, are provided as standard.
Put simply, Clesh is the best tool around. It is a live system and is available for licence for use in consumer websites around the world.
Forbidden's main targets have been in Europe and North America. Forbidden directors have given talks at shows both in the UK and abroad, including Broadcast Live, IBC (who used it for news and citizen journalism) and IVCA.
These speaking opportunities have continued into 2007 with presentations at Video on the Net, NAB and Broadcast Live.
Press coverage has continued as the FORscene product has become more established.
Forbidden offers shareholders free accounts on FORscene. This allows users to try out Forbidden's latest versions, and of course to make the odd internet video for themselves.
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Genre: Romantic Comedy
What to do when your husband runs off and leaves you single—when being single is not your thing?
Lizzie has decided that single life does not suit her.
From castles in Scotland to barns in Kent, via apartments in London, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery as a single woman with all the humorous pitfalls along the way.
Naked artists, extreme earth lovers, taxidermy, and blow up dolls, are just some of the encounters Lizzie has to endure in her effort to get her life back on track.
With the dashing Scot, Ronan, by her side, will she ever be able to do that?
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"End Of …" is the title of the end of course show for the students of the Foundation Degree course in Professional Photography from the City of Bristol College. The show finishes today (15th June) and has been open to the public from Saturday (11th June). We had a well attended and successful preview evening on Friday for family, friends and invited guests. There was no overall theme for the show but it was intended to be a showcase of individual styles.
The Centrespace Gallery in Bristol was an excellent venue for show if a little hard to find for the casual visitor being tucked away in Leonard Lane, off Corn Street. The work of the 19 students, covered a wide variety of styles and concepts from glamour to abstract. I'll publish some images from the show in a later post so watch this space but I have added my exhibition photographs to the "Photographs" page of this website where it is also possible to buy prints. Click Here


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Second teen charged with murder in death of Connecticut man
DANBURY >> A second teenager has been charged with murder in the death of an 18-year-old Connecticut man and police say more arrests are likely.
Danbury police said Thursday that a 16-year-old already in custody on unrelated charges has now been charged in the death of Gabriel Bara-Bardo. A 15-year-old was arrested Wednesday in the same case.
Police say officers had responded to a report of suspicious activity on Aug. 5. They found Bara-Bardo alone and unconscious in the road next to his vehicle.
The state medical examiner's office ruled that Bara-Bardo's cause of death was complications following blunt impact to the head and neck.
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How should we imagine the Tablets of the Law that Moses twice brought down from the mountain?
Whether the story is legend or history is irrelevant to this question. However we, are to appreciate the story, we should try to understand these tablets in the context of their time.
In Cecil B. de Mille's film "The Ten Commandments," an arrow of fire circles and then strikes the rock beside Moses, searing ancient Hebrew letters into the stone. Then the fire gouges out the rock and cuts it into two slabs. Moses marches down the mountain, carrying the slabs in his hands, to relay God's laws to the Israelites.
Even allowing for the fact that Moses remained fit and healthy until his death at 120 (seeDeuteronomy 34:7), the image of him striding down a rough, steep mountainside with two slabs the size of paving-stones is rather ridiculous!
But de Mille was simply drawing on a long tradition of Christian art that shows Moses carrying large stones in his hands. These painters probably made the stones so large to provide enough space to write the Hebrew words legibly.
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Well-designed, plant-based diets can provide a rich source of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. While it's completely possible to reach your desired protein intake without supplementing, athletes of any diet — vegan or omnivorous — can find it useful to reach for a powder instead of preparing a high protein snack.
The truth is that out of the three macronutrients, protein is typically the hardest to prepare and the toughest to find on-the-go, and that goes double for folks whose protein sources lean on soy, legumes, nuts, seeds, and grains. Whatever your diet, protein powders are inexpensive and convenient, especially if you're trying to support an athletic lifestyle.
If you've decided to go the protein powder route, we've listed the six best vegan options you can find on the market today. Keep reading to find out why we chose them so you can select the option that best suits your individual needs.
Best Overall
Legion Thrive
Legion Thrive
Pea, rice, quinoa, and hemp form a high quality protein with added nutrients to shore up any deficiencies. Use the code BARBEND10 to get 10% off!
Doesn't expire
Best Low Carb
Transparent Labs Organic Vegan Protein
Transparent Labs Organic Vegan Protein
A surprisingly low carb vegan protein powder that's totally free from artificial ingredients and soy. Use the code BARBEND10 to get 10% off!
Best Tasting
Pure Food Company Plant-Based Protein Powder
Pure Food Company Plant-Based Protein Powder
Lucuma and mesquire are some of the more unusual flavors that make this one of the tastiest vegan protein powders on the market.
Most Antioxidants
Vega All In One Shake
Vega All In One Shake
This meal replacement delivers quality protein with a solid macro profile, along with probiotics and much more.
Best Value
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Plant-Based Protein
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Plant-Based Protein
A very low carb vegan protein that contains a welcome dose of extra vitamins and minerals.
Best Digesting
Kos Vegan Protein
Kos Vegan Protein
This meal replacement is nutritious and especially low in allergens, making it useful for a wide variety of consumers.
What to Look for in a Vegan Protein Powder
We're just talking about protein, here. We aren't looking at meal replacements, micronutrient supplements, or fat burners, we're just looking at protein sources. Still, there are pros and cons for these supplements that we did weigh when deciding the best.
Protein per calorie
Compared to whey protein, it's much more difficult to create a vegan protein powder that's low in carbs and fat. For this reason we don't criticize these supplements too much for containing carbs, but it remains true that people buy them as a source of protein. The amount of protein you get per calorie is the main factor, here.
No, these aren't vitamin supplements. However it's fair to say that it's a bit trickier (though far from impossible) to get certain nutrients on a plant-based diet, particularly calcium, iron, and Vitamin B12. If a product is a decent source of these, it gets extra points.
Whether it's because of lectins, gums, or sweeteners, protein powder can be tough for some people to digest. We draw attention to whether or not a product contains gums or sweeteners and consider it a nice addition if the ingredients list includes digestive enzymes or probiotic bacteria, which may reduce indigestion.
Naturally, this is an important component of selecting your go-to product. Depending on whether or not they're organic or all-natural, vegan proteins typically cost between 6 and 9 cents per gram of protein.
While it's unlikely to confer any additional nutritional benefits, many vegan products use only organic ingredients which brings some customers peace of mind as far as farming best practices go.
Should You Avoid Soy in a Vegan Protein Powder?
Debate continues to rage about whether or not soy is a bad idea, with the arguments revolving around the phytoestrogens present in soy. The term refers to isoflavones that may interact with human estrogen receptors, which many interpret to mean that soy messes with your sex hormones.
The truth is that the vast majority of research has found that soy won't lower your testosterone or increase your estrogen. A meta analysis of fifteen placebo-controlled studies, which included participants eating up to 70 grams of soy protein per day, concluded
neither soy foods nor isoflavone supplements alter measures of bioavailable T concentrations in men. (1)
As for athletes, a study in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition that compared athletes consuming 50 grams of soy or whey per day for twelve weeks found no difference in testosterone levels between the two groups.(2) Note that they were taking soy concentrate, which is far higher in phytoestrogen than your standard tofu or tempeh.
In any case, the fear of soy has resulted in a vegan protein powder industry where very few products contain it anyway, and none of the products we're reviewing today use soy as a source of protein. As an FYI, though, it doesn't look like it would matter if they did.
[Become an expert: read our complete guide to soy and testosterone.]
The 6 Best Vegan Protein Powders
Below we detail our favorite vegan protein powder picks! See the why and reasoning behind each!
Best Overall
Legion Thrive
No stranger to disrupting the supplement industry, Legion has once again hit a home run with their pea, rice, quinoa, and hemp based protein powder. Providing a super high quality protein with all the amino acids you could want, they've added "ten additional nutrients that vegan diets tend to lack" like beta-alanine, creatine, and Vitamin B12. There's also a lot of Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and iron.
Cost: ~8 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 6.4
Nutrition: 25g protein, 14g carbs (3g fiber, 6g sugar alcohol), 3g fat
Pros: Nutritious, all natural, has added enzymes
Cons: Not low carb, has sugar alcohols and beta alanine
It's worth noting that not everyone will be happy with the creatine and beta alanine, which can cause water retention and paresthesia respectively, plus the 6 grams of sugar alcohol per serving can cause digestive issues for some folks. However there are a remarkable four digestive enzymes added, which may help with indigestion and enhance nutrient absorption.(3)(4)(5)
Pea, rice, quinoa, and hemp form a high quality protein with added nutrients to shore up any deficiencies. Use the code BARBEND10 to get 10% off!
Best Low Carb Vegan Protein Powder
Transparent Labs Organic Vegan Rice & Pea Protein
Transparent Labs has done a phenomenal job of creating a super low carb product that's also entire organic and made without any artificial ingredients. It's also remarkably well priced at 6.8 cents per gram of protein. This is the kind of macro split you'd expect from a whey protein and it's very rare for a plant-based one.
There are absolutely no vitamins or minerals listed on the label, which explicitly says there's zero Vitamin D, calcium, iron, potassium, and even sodium, despite the Himalayan rock salt on the ingredients list. It's also made on equipment that also processes milk, eggs, and fish oil, which may give pause to some consumers.
Cost: ~$6.8 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 5
Nutrition: 24g protein, 3g carbs (1g fiber), 2g fat
Pros: Very low carb, well priced
Cons: Low in micronutrients
A surprisingly low carb vegan protein powder that's totally free from artificial ingredients and soy. Use the code BARBEND10 to get 10% off!
Best Tasting Vegan Protein Powder
Pure Food Company Plant-Based Protein Powder
Pure Food's product is made with organic lucuma, mesquite, and real vanilla, making for an unusually velvety, aromatic flavor that is a real delight to consume. Add to that the probiotic bacteria and all natural ingredient list and this is a solid, if somewhat expensive pick.
There are a lot of upsides to vegan protein powders but it's hard to argue that it's really hard to find a tasty vanilla option. Chocolate, sure — it's nutty and earthy enough to work well with the grain- and legume-based mixture — but vanilla pretty much always winds up taking like peanut butter.
Cost: ~10 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 6.2
Nutrition: 20g protein, 9g carbs (4g fiber), 2g fat
Pros: Contains probiotics, high in iron
Cons: Pricey, little nutrition info
Lucuma and mesquire are some of the more unusual flavors that make this one of the tastiest vegan protein powders on the market.
Most Antioxidants
Vega One All-In-One
Somewhere between a protein powder and a meal replacement, Vega One delivers about 50 percent of the recommended daily intake of a slew of B-vitamins, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, along with 30 percent of your iron and 15 percent of your calcium.
The ingredients also include a ton of plants you normally find in greens powders like spirulina, spinach powder, and mushroom powder. Add to that some probiotics, an all natural ingredients, and a surprisingly pleasant coconut almond flavor and you've got a great addition to a supplement routine, if you can handle the cost.
Cost: ~17.5 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 7.5
Nutrition: 20g protein, 8g carbs (4g fiber), 5g fat
Pros: High in vitamins, contains probiotic bacteria
Cons: Pricy, not super high in minerals
This meal replacement delivers quality protein with a solid macro profile, along with probiotics and much more.
Best Value
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Plant
Optimum Nutrition comes out swinging with their vegan addition to their "Gold Standard" pantheon that includes whey, casein, pre workouts, and BCAAs. Their 100% Plant is completely organic and based in pea, brown rice, and sacha inchi protein.
There's also an innovative grain blend of amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, millet, and chia, making for a remarkable amino acid profile. There's also 20 percent of your daily iron and B12 and at just 6.7 cents per gram of protein, it delivers on value.
Cost: ~6.7 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 5.8
Nutrition: 24g protein, 6g cabrs (2g fiber), 2.5g fat
Pros: Low carb, nutritious
Cons: Nutty flavor, contains gums
A very low carb vegan protein that contains a welcome dose of extra vitamins and minerals.
Great Digestion
Kos Vegan Protein
This "small batch, boutique" protein powder is a well priced all rounder that we really enjoyed at the BarBend office. While it contains tree nuts it's free from soy and gluten and it contains solid hits of Vitamins A, C, D, and B-vitamins.
It mixes surprisingly well and a real bonus is the added digestive enzymes, which may make a protein powder digest more effectively. All that combined with the price made for a nice all rounder, though it's a bit low in B12.
Cost: ~6.6 cents per gram of protein
Calories per gram of protein: 6
Nutrition: 20g protein, 7g carbs (3g fiber), 2.5g fat
Pros: Contains digestive enzymes, well priced
Cons: Low in B12, high in sodium
This meal replacement is nutritious and especially low in allergens, making it useful for a wide variety of consumers.
Wrapping Up
Plant-based protein powders have even more variety than whey products — the protein sources, the added micronutrients, and the wide variety of macronutrient profiles make selecting a supplement a surprisingly difficult task. We've tried an awful lot of them and think we've landed on the best possible list of the best possible products.
1. Oben J, et al. An open label study to determine the effects of an oral proteolytic enzyme system on whey protein concentrate metabolism in healthy males. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2008 Jul 24;5:10.
2. Muss C, et al. Papaya preparation (Caricol®) in digestive disorders. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2013;34(1):38-46.
3. Zhou Z, et al. Inhibition of Epithelial TNF-α Receptors by Purified Fruit Bromelain Ameliorates Intestinal Inflammation and Barrier Dysfunction in Colitis. Front Immunol. 2017 Nov 10;8:1468.
4. Hamilton-Reeves JM, et al. Clinical studies show no effects of soy protein or isoflavones on reproductive hormones in men: results of a meta-analysis. Fertil Steril. 2010 Aug;94(3):997-1007.
5. Kalman D, et al. Effect of protein source and resistance training on body composition and sex hormones. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2007 Jul 23;4:4.


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The Atlanta Aliens are a professional basketball team that plays in the American Basketball Association. The Aliens were created in the 2011-2012 season as an expansion franchise.
The Aliens are a traveling team, and thus play their home games at opponent's arenas.
- Owner(s) - Adrian Provost
- Head Coach - Adam Richards
- Assistant Coach(es) - None
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- Alonco Davis
- Jamal Harris
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- Sherard Reddick
- Thomas Brown
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The Atlanta Aliens were created in 2011 as an expansion franchise in the ABA.
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The Aliens at first had lackluster players, barely played any games, and ended-up 2-1, sixth in the Atlantic South division.
In their second season, the Aliens acquired Nick Wallery, of Jacksonville Giants fame, and improved to a 9-3 record, finishing third in the Atlantic South division.
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Congress Asks JK Govt To Regularize All 60000 Daily Rated, Casual Labours08 January, 2017, By Cross Town News
Srinagar, Jan 8: Stating that Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti is insensitive to the agony and anguish of the people, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G.A. Mir blamed Chief Minister for disgracing the House and people by preferring to lay foundation stone rather than debating and discussing damages caused to life and property due to valley unrest, in the House.
Addressing a day long convention of Party workers of DCC Anantnag at Khanabal Anantnag today, G.A. Mir termed the absence of Chief Minister from the House as unfortunate and condemnable.
In a statement issued to PTK, CM has no time to debate the losses caused to life and property in the valley due to unrest, the behavior of Chief Minister is irresponsible and insensitive towards the issues concerning people, Mir said.
Chief Minister should have remained in the house to discuss the damages caused and it's fall out with the opposition, but she preferred to fly to Srinagar to avoid debate, which was not only surprising, but indicative of dual standards of PDP BJP Coalition Govt. The absence of Chief Minister has proved she (Mehbooba Mufti) is not serious or concerned about the well being of the people, Mir said.
He said it is evident from the day one PDP-BJP coalition were neither on the same page nor will they be ever with regard to Kashmir Situation, which shows how PDP has surrendered everything for the sake of power, besides compromising on the interest of the people. Mir also accused Chief Minister of taking directives from Nagpur headquarter of RSS.
He said mere shedding tears and releasing statements will not satisfy the people or serve any purpose, as the people need to have good governance as was promised to them by PDP BJP Coalition, in which their sentiments and emotions are respected, but the situation on the ground seems to be very different, for the fact Coalition Govt has even failed to perform its legitimate duties towards the people, he said.
Referring to the rising unemployment in all the three regions, G.A. Mir blamed Govt for deliberately faltering the regularization of 60,000 daily rated and casual Labours working in different departments across the State, Govt is not regularizing these poor people on the pretext of adjusting new and blued eyed persons in order to gain political mileage out of regularization process. He asked the Govt to take immediate measures and regularize the Daily Rated and Casual Labours, on war footing basis, he added.
Addressing the convention, PCC Vice President Mohd Anwar Bhat lashed out at Centre Govt especially Prime Minister Narender Modi for demonetisation and termed it as a ploy to hide the failure of the Centre Govt, which has failed to address the genuine concern of the people across. He said demonetisation is not going to serve any purpose, only it has helped the BJP to divert the attention of the people from its utter failure on all fronts.
Expressing concern over the fallout of demonetization Legislators Mohd Amin Bhat and Gulzar Ahmad Wani lashed out at Centre Govt for change of currency (demonetisation) without taking the Opposition Parties into confidence on this sensitive issue. They said BJP shall have to face the consequences of demonetisation, which has not only caused great inconvenience to people, but destabilized the Country's economy also, which the BJP is trying to hide by attacking the opposition.
Those who addressed the convention included PCC Spokesperson Farooq Andrabi, General Secretary Hilal Ahmad Shah, Sr. Leader Manzoor Ahmad Ganai, Abdul Qayoom Shah, Shaheena Nadaf, Mohd Iqbal Mir, Ali Mohd Mantoo, Mushtaq Ahmad Khandey and other Senior Leaders of the District
Later District Congress Committee Anantnag led by MLA Gulzar Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Ganai submitted a Memorandum to Prime Minister Shri. Narender Modi against corruption and demonetization, the Memorandum was handed over to Deputy Commissioner Anantnag.
Meanwhile, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) Spokesperson has lashed out State Govt over down grading the Security Cover of Congress President Mr. G.A. Mir, aiming to restrict his political movements in the valley.
He also blamed the Security department over denying the adequate Security to Congress President as per his entitlement and warned that in case of any untoward incident, Govt will be fully responsible.


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If you are looking into window types for your home in Oakville, Ontario, you will quickly realize there are a lot of options to consider. Before you dive too deeply into the specific types, take a look at vertical slider windows. If you like what you see, you may not have to go any farther! Look at the details and see if vertical slider windows will fit into your home and lifestyle.
What are Vertical Slider Windows?
Vertical slider windows look similar to classic double-hung windows. The difference is they have new technology included and they glide easier than any other window you've tried before. They also have a slide n' hide retractable insect screen that triggers to close when you open the window. It then disappears when you close the window. That means you don't have to look through the insect screen to see outside when the windows are closed. The screen is hidden until you need it! And you don't have to remember to close it when you open the window, it'll automatically do that for you. You can also get vertical slider windows in a number of different configurations. You can get single, double, or even triple sliding options. You can tilt both sashes on any configuration so you can clean the outside of the window right inside the comfort of your home.
Advantages to Vertical Slider Windows
There are plenty of advantages to installing vertical slider windows into your home in Oakville, Ontario. Here are just a few:
-Minimal Maintenance
Vertical slider windows have fewer parts than standard window styles. They are low maintenance and there are fewer parts to break down. They are also cost effective because of their lack of maintenance requirements.
Slider windows don't have springs and pulleys, which means you don't have to worry about their parts wearing down over time. They are more durable and since they use things like window glazings, they have even further durability components.
-Energy Efficient
This windows glide together and create a tight seal with one another. They are highly energy efficient and can easily lower your energy bills after they are properly installed.
-Easy of Use
Vertical slider windows are so easy to use, it's almost hard to believe. You have to put very little effort into opening and closing them. They aren't heavy and they close on the frame with ease. You just have to unlock them and gently slide them open.
Windows get dirty and when the class it outside, it can be hard to get to. But not on vertical slider windows! You can tilt the glass into the house to clean the outside without involving ladders and a lot of time.
If you are interested in learning more about vertical slider windows in Oakville, ON, contact Magic Windows at 1-866-OK-MAGIC or 1-866-656-2442. We're happy to answer any questions you have. You can also visit us at 75 Rowntree Dairy Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 6CB and see some of the windows for yourself!


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As well as being pancake day, Tuesday 9th February 2016 is also Safer Internet Day. An event co-ordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, this day is all about promoting the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. The day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community. It calls upon young people, parents, carers, teachers, social workers, law enforcement, companies, policymakers, and wider, to join together in helping to create a better internet. The organisations behind the UK Safer Internet Centre – Childnet, the South West Grid for Learning and the Internet Watch Foundation – want us to get involved to play our part.
So what do this mean for us as parents? Well, the guidance from the UK Safer Internet Centre is as follows:
Parents and carers can help to create a better internet by maintaining an open and honest dialogue with their children about their online lives, by supporting them with their personal development online and helping them to deal with any concerns or issues, seeking out positive opportunities to engage with their children online, and helping their children to find and use good quality digital resources. They can help to respond to the negative by staying engaged with their child's online activity (as appropriate to their age), by modelling positive online behaviours themselves, and by also reporting any inappropriate or illegal content they find.
Talk to your child
The most important thing we can do as parents to help our children use the Internet safely is to talk to them about it. In my opinion kids are never too young for conversations about the Internet, in age appropriate terms of course. If you have a smartphone or other Internet connected device of your own, they'll be watching you using it, and that is always a good way to spark a conversation. We frequently find that conversations with our kids lead to Internet searching to find the answers to questions they ask. At the age of 8 the geekdaughter already understands that the Internet is a great resource where she can find out pretty much anything, but what she sees is not always real, and people are not always who they say they are. A conversation we'll carry on with the 5-year-old geekson as he grows and realises that there is more to the Internet than just YouTube Kids! If you're not sure how to start those conversations with your child, there are some great tips and guides over on the Safer Internet Day website.
Protect your child
Alongside the ongoing conversations with your child, there are steps you can take to protect them from stumbling accidentally on some of the worst things you can find on the Internet. Most of the larger UK Internet providers provide internet filtering that can be switched on for your Internet connection, and again the Safer Internet Day website has guides on how to do this with each of the 4 largest UK ISPs. As an alternative, if you don't use one of those ISPs, or don't want your whole household Internet connection filtered, I recommend the free OpenDNS Family Shield service which allows you to set up filtering on a device-by-device basis.
There are also safety and age settings available on many different websites or social media channels that your children might use, and again there are helpful guides on the Safer Internet Day site to help you configure these.
Many of the devices your children use will also offer parental controls, which you should always set appropriately for the age of your child. Recently the geekdaddy and I have been really impressed with the family setup available in Windows 10 – we can monitor and manage the geekdaughter's online time really easily. The Parent's Guide to Technology section of the Safer Internet Day website contains loads of information about setting up smartphones, gaming devices and tablets for kids.
Another way to protect your child is to make sure Internet connected devices stay in family areas of the home, and aren't in the bedroom. I know this is not always easy or possible, but the best way of keeping an eye on what your children are doing online is to be able to observe them, rather than allowing them to shut themselves away out of sight.
Go online with your child
You wouldn't just put your child in a car at the age of 17 and say "go on then, off you go", and you shouldn't just put them in front of an Internet connected device and let them get on with it. Just like teaching them to drive, as parents we need to teach them about the Internet, and just like learning to drive the best way of doing that is to sit with them whilst they're doing it. Don't just sit and watch; talk to them about what they're doing, what they enjoy, what they think about the things they are reading or watching. If you create an environment where you talk about these things now, they'll feel able to talk to you about it in the future as their usage expands. Don't worry if you don't understand it all, your child will probably quite enjoy explaining things to you and feeling like they can teach you stuff!
Useful Resources
If this all still sounds rather scary, rest assured there are loads of really good online resources that can help you with this stuff. As I've already mentioned once or twice the UK Safer Internet Centre website is packed full of resources, not just for parents but also for young people and teachers. Another great resource is the Internet Matters website which is chock-full of helpful, easy to understand advice for keeping children safe online.
If you have any other advice or useful resources for parents wanting to keep their kids safe online, please add a comment below to let me know.
And enjoy your pancakes! 🙂


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We've all seen the trend over the past few election cycles that organized labor has targeted North Carolina as fertile ground to expand its reach. In the past it has mainly been in support of Democratic candidates in the general election, but this year, organized labor is trying to manipulate the Democratic primary for Governor.
Earlier this year, the State Employees Association of NC (SEANC) took it's lawsuit against State Treasurer Richard Moore public spending $30,000 on a series of newspaper ads mentioning their public records lawsuit against his office. There was little doubt the timing of the ads were politically motivated to throw mud on Treasurer Moore before the primary.
Now, the nation's teacher's union — the National Education Association (NEA) — has bought $360,000 of radio time over the next two weeks promoting Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue's education credentials. (Download pdf of their expense filing here — Download nea_communication.pdf.) Dome has the full text of the ad here.
$360,000 on radio statewide is a huge ad buy for two weeks. Any media consultant will tell you that's enough to pretty much blanket the state.
Oh, and how did the NEA pay for these ads? With the union dues of teachers. The funds came from their general fund, not from their political action committee. How many NEA members who support Richard Moore just had their dues confiscated from them and used without their input to support a candidate they do not agree with?
How many good, honest teachers joined the NEA because they thought it was the right thing to do in order to support their profession and now come to find out that money is coming straight out of their paychecks to influence elections?
If the unions are willing to spend this much in the Primary to get their preferred candidate, how many millions will they spend to advance their anti-business, socialist agenda in the general election?


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IRENE, South Africa — Tim Howard is managing the pain of his bruised ribs ahead of the United States' game Friday against Group C rival Slovenia, but there's no cortisone shot or massage that will relieve his demons.
"My nerves get shot," Howard said Wednesday. "I don't like all the hype and I hate the day before the game."
There could not have been more hype around a game than there was ahead of the United States-England game last week, a 1-1 tie, after which Howard was named man of the match. So he can't be that strung out.
"I yearn for the moment the whistle blows and you can just go out and do what you do," Howard said. "The mind takes you all these places that you don't want to go.
"You think about winning and losing and good plays and bad plays and I don't like all of that."
Howard, who was named the English Premier League goalkeeper of the year in 2004, said it might be easier if Coach Bob Bradley found a different use for him.
"I don't like being goalie," Howard admitted. "It's way too intense."
"I'd like to play out in the midfield," he suggested. "Holding midfield, breaking up plays passing the ball to the more talented guys."
It remains to be seen if Bradley, notorious for his careful preparation and study, is examining ways to reconfigure the American lineup before Friday, perhaps bumping Michael Bradley or Ricardo Clark to accommodate Howard.


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Adam Lambert IG & Twitter: "Here we go! Tickets are officially on sale now.. @officialqueenmusic in Las Vegas this September :) "
Filed Under () by glitzylady on Friday, May 11, 2018
Posted at : Friday, May 11, 2018
@adamlambert "Here we go! Tickets are officially on sale now to see @officialqueenmusic in Las Vegas this September :) Click the link in my [Instagram] bio to get your seats!!"
Here we go! Tickets are officially on sale now to see @officialqueenmusic in Las Vegas this September :) Click the link in my bio to get your seats!! https://t.co/jBljbUvpGQ— ADAM LAMBERT (@adamlambert) May 11, 2018
*Adam posted 2 photos on this Instagram post. Click on the arrow on the right side of the IG to see the second one.. or if necessary, see the photos embedded below
Posted by @glitzylady for ADAM LAMBERT 24/7 NEWS
15 comments:
- Sunflower said...
Nice to see a QAL pic! Pretty soon people, lucky for any individual to purchase tickets. I don't know if I can go, I have more than a few of home improvements to tend to. Sigh, guess I'll wait for Adams solo tour. 😭
- May 11, 2018 at 4:07 PM
- Nanbert said...
Hey everyone....I'm going!!!! Got my tickets for the 15th! Whoooeee! My sister and I were planning a sightseeing trip into that area anyway....Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell....all that beauty! Anyway, when Adam announced QAL's Vegas residency, we wrapped our trip around that, since we are flying into and back out of Vegas anyway. SO excited! All that beauty, plus Queen and Adam Lambert, too!!!!!!! Oh my!
- May 11, 2018 at 4:09 PM
- Sunflower said...
That's great Nanbert!!!! You have to report back to us and give us every detail on the show. :)
- May 11, 2018 at 4:59 PM
You should have a FABULOUS sightseeing trip, Nanbert. I've been to Zion, Bryce Canyon (absolutely superb), Lake Powell & numerous other National & State Parks in the US, all incredible such that to me, the US has the most dramatic & picturesque National & State Parks in the world & I've travelled in different parts of the globe at different stages during my life .... plus to top it all off, you're attending QAL in Las Vegas!!!!!
- May 12, 2018 at 4:02 AM
- Mi Re La said...
Nanbert really wondered who goes to Q + AL Las Vegas from those who post on this blog. I'm happy for you.
- May 12, 2018 at 7:50 AM
- Dee R Gee said...
Nanbert! I am SO thrilled that you're going to Vegas! I'm so jealous. I really want to go but there are too many things in the way for us this time. I'm sure there will be lots of great vids from lots of fans. Be sure to tell us everything about your experience!
- May 12, 2018 at 8:27 AM
- Nanbert said...
I will tell ALL!.... if I survive the trip...it's pretty ambitious for 85 y/o. I have to start working out and getting into shape (whatever that is at my age).
Had to laugh... we're going to be away several days, so there's NO way I can manage without my largest suitcase, packed full! That means to get in shape, I not only need to regularly walk up and down my street, but I need to be pulling my large suitcase (fully loaded) at the same time..... for the best results! LOL
Unfortunately, if I do that, I will probably never make it to Vegas, or anyplace else, since the "men in white jackets" will certainly cart me off after my neighbors call them and describe an "old lady pulling a big suitcase up and down the street", haha!
And last....I'm really superstitious about the Vegas concert, since I had travelled all the way down to Tampa to attend Adam's TOH concert with my son and his family....and it was cancelled at the last minute...the only one in the entire tour! What a crushing disappointment that was!
Soooo, everyone....keep your fingers crossed that everything works out for me!
I've always wanted to visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell...and possibly Monument Valley.... and seeing a Queen and Adam Lambert concert too will really be the CHERRY ON TOP! Whee!
- May 12, 2018 at 1:23 PM
- Dee R Gee said...
We want every last detail. Just don't pass out from over-excitement and miss it all! LOL
- May 12, 2018 at 4:29 PM
- Nanbert said...
haha, Dee R Gee.....excellent advice! I will definitely keep that in mind.
- May 12, 2018 at 8:18 PM
- LAMBERT Outlaw said...
Oh Nanbert!! I'm sooo thrilled for you!! Wish I could go too but that's never going to happen so you go & when you come back you can post every "delicious" detail of your trip!! Throw an extra kiss to the boys for me .. I'll be thinking about you at the concert on the 15th!!
Have a BLAST Glam Sister!! Light 'n Love
tess4ADAM(LAMBERT Outlaw)
- May 13, 2018 at 3:22 AM
- Nanbert said...
Thanks, everyone, for being happy for/with me. My sister is bucking for Sainthood, as she is not a Glambert... although she likes Adam and QAL...but Vegas will be the THIRD Queen and Adam Lambert concert she's gone to with me. She DOES indulge/spoil me shamelessly! She's 12 years younger than me, and is helping me check off my "bucket list"...and oh my, we do have such fun together! Too bad we live 400+ miles apart the rest of the time.
- May 13, 2018 at 11:38 AM
- Sunflower said...
Yes Nanbert....Go and enjoy every minute of each day of your adventure with your sister! I wish I had a sister (sometimes lol), but how wonderful you have a great relationship with your sister! Who knows if anyone else that comes to read our comments here on 24/7 is also going to see QAL. So for now you'll have to be OUR EYES and EARS! Hahaha No pressure, right?
- May 13, 2018 at 7:57 PM
- Sunflower said...
I typed sister too many times, sorry.
- May 13, 2018 at 7:59 PM
- Nanbert said...
haha Sunflower....you can never have too many sisters!
- May 14, 2018 at 5:32 PM
- daydreamin said...
Yay Nanbert! I'm so happy for you! Alas, I won't be going to see QAL in Vegas. Too expensive for the trip. Hopefully there will be a chance to see Adam solo soon. I've been blessed to be able to see QAL twice so at least I had that.
Have a blast and I know you'll report back:)
- May 15, 2018 at 11:56 PM


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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is now in possession of Hillary Clinton's infamous emails from her tenure as Secretary of State.
So far, there are seven emails that are being reviewed by an inter-governmental agency, led by the FBI, to determine whether or not they are classified.
The two "Top Secret" emails were classified as top secret by the CIA, according to information circulated by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA).
Patrick Howley Breitbart reported that Grassley said in a statement that: "two of the four emails that the office had previously described as 'above Secret' were, in fact, classified at the Top Secret/SCI level. According to the Intelligence Community Inspector General, the other two emails, which intelligence community officials said were classified by the State Department at the time they were sent, are being reviewed by the State Department to determine what the current appropriate level of classification should be."
But two other emails have been referred back to the State Department for consideration of their classified status, a government official tells Breitbart News exclusively on condition of anonymity.
That means that the State Department still has control over whether or not those two emails will ever be released to the public.
Additionally, three more emails could be classified. Two of those emails were classified at the time but are believed to no longer be classified, the government official told Breitbart News.
Clinton attorney David Kendall had been holding on to two thumb drives containing Clinton emails. Right now, it is unclear why the two emails were marked "Top Secret."
Judiciary Committee staff has yet to review the emails in question, a staffer told Breitbart News.
Over the weekend, a federal judge in the nonprofit group Judicial Watch's lawsuit against Clinton ordered Clinton and her top aides not to delete any emails after an attorney for former Clinton chief of staff Cheryl Mills said that Mills planned to destroy her existing emails.


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How to Budget & Choose Your Promotional Items
A very common question we receive from potential clients is "what is the best way to budget for promotional items?"
It's a great question and an important one to ask.
Like with any form of marketing, it's important to have both a financial budget and a goal in mind.
In regards to budgeting for promotional items, one things all clients love is that promotional items are one of the most cost effective forms of marketing. There are many promotional items under $1 available and many high quality promotional items available at affordable prices.
That being said, there are 2 questions to ask when deciding on your promotional items budget:
(1) What is your overall marketing budget?
The first thing to decide on is the overall marketing budget across all forms of marketing. As promotional items can be one of the most cost effective forms of marketing, many clients choose to place a large share of their budget toward this area of marketing, but it ultimately depends on your preferences and goals.
(2) What are your promotional item goals?
Some business' spend tens of thousands of dollars, and sometimes even hundreds of thousand of dollars on promotional items, while others spend a few thousand or a couple hundred.
It all ultimately depends on both your budget and goals.
Are you interested in giving out promotional items at a trade show, event, or your place of business? Or perhaps selling them or interested for another reason?
This reason alone can help decide on both the end goal and how to budget accordingly.
If the main goal is to have the promotional items as part of a giveaway, it can sometimes be best to base the budget on how many people you expect to interact with at the event. If the items are for say a promotion where customer's receive the item after making a purchase at your business, a higher budget can come in handy, as each time an item is given out, it will only be when a purchase is made.
If the goal is to increase brand awareness and build relationships with your customer's, it would be beneficial to focus on higher cost, high quality items that are more practical and will allow for you to connect through the items.
This may result in fewer items in total, but will generate more of a lasting impression. This is beneficial for business' who tend to have higher costs services, such as lawyer's, doctor's, and real estate agents, though many business' choose this method as well.
(Click here to learn more about how to choose the right promotional item.)
If on the other hand, the goal is to reach a wide mass audience, it can be beneficial to choose lower cost items and figure out the budget by deciding how many total people you would like to reach.
For example, if you want to reach 10,000 customers', a budget of $10,000-$20,000 would allow for a promotional item ranging from $1-$2.
Things to Keep in Mind:
The idea behind promotional items is that it will bring a return on your investment in the items. Promotional items offer an incredibly low cost way to reach customer's, and the best part is, when you gain a customer from promo item marketing, many times they will be repeat customers, and also bring additional friends and family to the business.
Adding Corporate Apparel or Custom T-Shirts:
Along with promotional items, corporate apparel and custom t-shirt printing is also a great form of marketing.
One recommendation we have for food service business' is to sell t-shirts with your company logo, and offer customers a discount when they purchase from your store while wearing the shirt. This allows your business to earn revenue from the shirt sale, give customer's incentive to come back to your store, and also creates free marketing when the shirt is worn. It's a win-win for everyone.
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Contact us today to learn more about promotional items, screen printing, and custom apparel. We're ready to work with you on your order, and offer the highest quality items at affordable prices.


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Just the other day, my little lady and I joined in on the Little Learners Club! My girlfriend, Mandy, started this little club for our little ones as a way to introduce them to new things and to get them learning! The day was all about bubbles! It was so much fun and I can't wait to do it again! Despite the cold weather, we still had a great time. The kiddos also did some crafts inside and we had a picnic lunch! I can't wait for the next one...a fire station tour!
Aunt Mandy making a giant bubble using a hula hoop!


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6 Common, Small Habits You Didn't Realize Men Think Are Creepy
If you're a woman — or even if you're not, really — you've probably heard about things that women find creepy over and over again. But women aren't the only ones to get creeped out by other people's personality traits, habits, and behaviors. There are some common, small habits you didn't realize men think are creepy, as well, that you wouldn't necessarily register that way, but if you spend a lot of time around men, they're definitely important to know more about.
Everyone does creepy things from time to time, so if you do these things on occasion or they're deeply-ingrained habits, you shouldn't beat yourself up about it or stress too much. That being said, you certainly don't want to come off as creepy without realizing that these habits you find completely normal are things of which other people really aren't fans. Things that people find creepy are often things that make them feel uneasy in some way. Maybe you're doing something that doesn't fit the way that they expected you to behave or you're coming across as too interested or borderline obsessed or clingy. So even though your intention isn't to make them feel unnerved, these seemingly innocuous habits or actions are making them feel just that.
1. Texting To Ask What They're Doing
When you text a man to ask him what he's doing or where he's been, it makes him feel like you don't trust him, as Bolde noted. Not only can that make him feel hurt in some situations, feeling as though you want to keep tabs on him can also come off as creepy.
2. Talking A Ton About One Topic
It's great that you have subjects about which you're super-passionate, but taking a deep dive into aquatic wildlife can definitely be mistaken for creepy, especially if it's with someone you don't know that well. Researchers at Knox College found that spending a lot of time on one subject (and, in particular, sex) can be off-putting to others, the website for the Today Show noted.
3. Smiling Less-Than-Genuinely
A genuine, authentic smile can be very attractive, but a less-than-genuine one runs the risk of coming off as creepy. If you have a habit of smiling when you're uncomfortable, for example, that might be a bit unnerving for those around you. In an excerpt from Neurologic published by Business Insider, author Eliezer J. Sternberg explained that, in 1862, a French neurologist named Guillaume Duchenne found that fake smiles rely on muscles in the cheeks instead of muscles around the eyes. They can tell the difference.
4. Continuing A Conversation When Someone's Trying To Move On
You've likely been in the position of trying to move on from or get out of a conversation. Sometimes it can be really difficult to extricate yourself. It's much harder, however, when the other person won't let you do so. In the previously-mentioned paper from Knox College, researchers found that some people find this creepy and not just annoying. The piece from Today noted, however, that some experts, like Frank Farley, a professor of psychology at Temple University, believe more research about creepiness is needed.
5. Sharing Overly Sappy Social Media Posts
Those mushy gushy social media posts might have some men simply rolling their eyes (or inspired to post their own), but depending on your relationship and how long you've been together, they can actually seem a little bit creepy. If you've only been together for a short period of time, an over-the-top social media post about how much you love them can seem excessive and be a little bit unnerving. If you're on the same page, great, but if he feels like he hardly knows you and you're flaunting your new love for all of Facebook to see, that might not go over well. Plus, if those public declarations of love aren't really your partner's thing, even if you've been together a long time, it can be a little bit off-putting.
6. Asking What They're Doing On Their Phone Or Computer
Again, like those texts asking what they're doing or where they are, regularly wanting to know what they're doing while on their phone or computer can come across as creepy because it's like you're keeping an eye on them. An innocent question about this every so often really shouldn't be a big deal, but endless queries about what they're looking at or who they're speaking with can rub them the wrong way, even if you have the best of intentions.
Check out Romper's new video series, Bearing The Motherload, where disagreeing parents from different sides of an issue sit down with a mediator and talk about how to support (and not judge) each other's parenting perspectives. New episodes air Mondays on Facebook.