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Keyword Tool: 4 Best Keyword Research Tools For Video Marketers
Video marketing is ruling the current marketing industry. Most of the giant companies are investing more and more in video marketing.
If you are thinking to increase the sale of your company, you should also move on it. Video marketing is not a rocket science.
Here you need to know the steps of the video marketing method at first. Though there are some technical terms, the very fundamental thing is the keyword research.
If you can target the right keyword, your videos will rank faster with less effort.
It may difficult for you to find the best keywords. But when you know the name of the keyword research tools that are effective, it will be easy for you.
Here I am going to introduce you 4 free keyword research tools.
YouTube Autocomplete Feature
If you find installing and signing up for a keyword research software is time-consuming, you should use this feature.
Though this is not like the keyword research tools, it can provide even better result than a tool.
How? YouTube autocomplete suggest only those keywords that people are searching there.
So, when you do use these keywords, there is a good chance that you will rank faster.
For example, if you search for "weight loss" it will appear all related search terms. Thus, you get the LSI keywords.
If you use those keywords as video tags or you use in the description, you will rank for different search terms.
Some of those keywords may have a high search volume. So, you will get tons of traffic with less effort.
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This keyword research tools launched a few years ago. But, because of its user-friendly features, it has got huge popularity within a short time.
There are both free and premium options in this keyword research tool. However, though the free option has some limitations, you can find out some valuable data.
As I have mentioned earlier, it is so easy to use the tool. It may seem a little bit difficult in first few times, but after a few days, you will start loving it.
There are multiple platform options which are Google, YouTube, Bing, and Amazon. When you are looking for keyword ideas to use in your video, select YouTube.
Now, like other keyword tools, insert the main keyword in the search box.
If you need the specific idea for a targeted country, select that from the drop-down list. Select the language that you need, and press enter. Within a few seconds, you will get a bunch of keyword suggestions.[su_label type="warning"]Info:[/su_label] Keyword research tools Keywordtool.io [su_divider top="no" divider_color="#dddddd" size="1″ margin="10″]
Google Trend
Most of the marketers are not conscious of this amazing tool. Though this is not like the conventional keyword research tool, it is a good source of keyword suggestions.
The best part is, you will get the most reliable data.
Select a category to get the detail keyword ideas of that niche. After that, select your targeted country from the drop-down list. Press enter, and you will find what is trending in your niche. It will also appear the related search terms.
You can create a list of different search terms for further data. If you need to market in a particular city, you can select that one too.[su_label type="warning"]Info:[/su_label] Google Trend Is Really Amazing Tool [su_divider top="no" divider_color="#dddddd" size="1″ margin="10″]
AdWords Display Planner
Google AdWords is one of the best free keyword research tools for generating tons of keyword ideas.
There is no big difference between the keyword planner and display planner.
You can input multiple keywords here by using the comma. Select the targeted country and press enter.
You will find the ad group ideas, estimated search volume, CPC for the keyword, etc.
You can export the search result as a CSV file for analyzing. Even Google recommend this tool for the marketers.[su_label type="warning"]Info:[/su_label] Best Free Keyword Research Tool AdWords Display Planner [su_divider top="no" divider_color="#dddddd" size="1″ margin="10″]
Final Verdict
You can use a single tool form the above list, or you can combine two or more tools. Smart marketers combine keyword research tools to find the best.
If you are looking for in-depth ideas, should go for the keyword.io premium version.


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BBM for Android delayed
After more than 12 hours of wait, BlackBerry has announced that it is postponing the release of BBM for Android in the wake of some technical glitches. The company blames the leaked Android version APK for the problems, which has reportedly been installed by over 1.1 million people.
The company did not share the exact details of the next roll-out but stated that its engineers are working round-the-clock to get the issues fixed and release the app.
"Our teams continue to work around the clock to bring BBM to Android and iPhone, but only when it's ready and we know it will live up to your expectations of BBM. We are pausing the global roll-out of BBM for Android and iPhone. Customers who have already downloaded BBM for iPhone will be able to continue to use BBM. The unreleased Android app will be disabled, and customers who downloaded it should visit http://www.BBM.com to register for updates on official BBM for Android availability," BlackBerry noted in its official blog.
As soon as the app is live in Google Play, we will let you guys know.
PS: Stay away from the fake BBM apps present in the Google and there are plenty. Here is how you can identify the real app: Look for proper app screenshots, logo or description. The developer name will most probably be BlackBerry Limited not BlackBerry Inc or something. If you are searching for the app in web-based Google Play, you can also check the URL for the package name, which ideally will not have weird names or numbers.

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What began as an iconoclast blue-themed brand in mere 50 sq. ft. holding raw material of less than Rs. 10,000 in the late 1990s, today enjoys more than 70% monopoly in dot matrix printer cartridges.
This has been the journey of ProDot, the frst Indian brand to introduce the concept of dot matrix
ribbon reflls. ProDot made ribbon reflls as easy and accessible as replacing ball point reflls.
Back in the late 1980s, dot matrix were the only printers available and their ribbon market was catered mostly by Singapore. Due to tedious import processes, time constraints and inadequate communication over fax, everyday work was hampered and held-up. It was a grave situation as people had even begun to use the carbon sheet in the multi-sheet paper as the main paper because of the scarcity of ribbon cartridges. ProDot became the first brand to create ready reflls that would replace the original ribbons and the cartridge would be renewed. It was an inexpensive and easy method to make the ribbon cartridge as good as new again. This way, the same cartridge was renewed and the temporary shortage of the cartridges was catered by a made in India solution. This was the first time that ProDot was able to understand the need of the market. Slowly, widening its network from the capital of the country to the whole of the country, ProDot came up with its own made in India products.
Nestled in the nature's basket in Dehradun is the manufacturing plant of ProDot where it's been manufacturing laser toner compatible cartridges, keyboards and mouse, surge protectors, refilling aids, adaptors etc. apart from dot matrix printer cartridges. These products are made in-house with its own state of the art machinery and procedures in its own 50,000 sq ft area. These products run through various quality checks and tests and are then distributed in its sales channel where it proudly serves 1 million happy customers.


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speech - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing
Sometimes it takes a few more words to say something right, sometimes an economy of speech reflects an economy of sentiment, and my lovely, it's always a false economy. Perhaps it's a symptom of this culture we're in, one that needs to slow down, learn the joy of savouring moments and feeling the love in each nurturing deed. Then, as if by divine magic, the drudgery becomes the gold, the stress an opportunity to meditate, the pain a God given chance to learn deeper love, to nurture and listen with the heart.
"The subconscious mind, our magical land of dreams, has been missing the memo about negation in speech and written language. What the conscious mind reads as white, the subconscious receives as black and vice versa when negation is used, and so the carousel of confusion continues. If you want true intelligence, talk to your subconscious and that of others with positive phrasing and positive metaphors and watch your intelligence climb to new heights; watch the shackles of fear break; grow the paws of the lion you were born to be; learn to roar."
The woman was ordinary, plain clothes, plain speaking, but direct. "If you're not sure if I'm talking to you or not, listen to this. You are the cause of teenagers taking their own lives and I will stop you. You tell them to save the world without giving them the tools to do it and funding research on both sides that sets the awesome and wonderful folks of the left and right against each other. If that's you, here is the message I want you to read. 'You can bribe, oops, I mean "fund" all the scientists you like and all the mothers of the world, fathers too, will know in their hearts I am right, so it doesn't matter. You already lost. Feel free to join our side anytime you like. We won. It'll just take a little while to "prove" it. I know you all like proof.'" Then she adjusted the broach on her blazer and stepped away from the microphone. She handed out a short paragraph to the listening adults called "bridging the left and the right" with a daisy on the front and left without another word.
Levi swallowed. It was his first speech in front of the class that year. A dozen of his classmates had given speeches on varying topics, all told without once looking at their papers and without stuttering. But as soon as he tried to give his speech, the words just wouldn't come out of his mouth correctly. He tried to slow down, but that just made him sound worse. When the ordeal was over, he slunk from in front of the whiteboard and back to his seat in the rear end of the class.
Good job, Levi. Mr. White told him. But it was all too obvious it was a lie.


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new fusion fitness dream body workouts?
There was talk of something new a while back.. any news?
I have been haunting their FB page to wait for any tidbits about the new set (if it's happening, jeez!) And nothing. I WANT A NEW DB SET!!!
I also want Tonique to put Royale (and Wild Things at some point) out on DVD already. I couldn't possibly be more excited/impatient as these are my two favorites (DB and Tonique) of all time.
Come on people! :D
I had emailed Darby in late November and she said they were set for release early in 2015.
Ebianco, I'm dying to get the new Tonique workouts, too! :love:
Hi, everyone,
I messaged Fusion Fitness on Facebook this morning just to see if I could get more info about the new workouts. This is the response they sent:
"We are planning to release our new set this fall- stay tuned on Facebook for posts on specific dates!"
Woo hoo! I'm so happy to hear that these will actually be released! :sun:
Thanks for the update Leanne! I can't wait for them to be released.
Glad to share the info, Chris! I'm bummed that it's taking so long for them to come out, but at least they will eventually be coming out! :)
Thanks Leanne! I was hoping you were going to say sooner but that's OK, it gives me something to look forward to for the fall!
Thanks Leanne for asking. I can't wait to see clips and read reviews. I usually wait until the set goes down in price so I know it will be awhile before I get the new set. But I do like looking at clips and reading reviews to get excited about them.
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text: Ok my mother's friend and her husband are moving out of state. Their real estate agent told them to look at House Hunters to set up their house, essentially make it look impersonal and hasn't been lived in. The friend's husband is taking it to heart while she isn't. She believes that they still have to live and should look lived in. Their house really does look impersonal and like no one lives there. He has not been in a good mood, she has been visiting people and shopping. I agree with her, he chose to make it look that way let him do the work. My mother thinks she should be realistic about what buyers want to see and should help. So has HGTV really made an impact on how houses are sold?


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The First Show and Share Annie Sloan Paint Project July 25 2011, 0 Comments
Like most of you Michelle from London Ontario way found me and Annie Sloan Paint.
On July 21st ,just a few days ago ,she sent in a friend who was visiting Kingston to pick her paint and wax. In this mornings e -mail I recieved these photos of projects that she has completed.
Here are her comments, "Love the paint, love the wax..paint all gone…so is the clear wax. Need more BAD!"
Her Speciality is little girl's bedrooms
These items are for sale, her contact is Michelle ( firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Keep on Movin': Exercise After 50
According to the American College of Sports Medicine, by the year 2030 more than 70 million Americans will be 65 years of age or older, and those 85 years of age and older will be the fastest-growing age group. Unfortunately, as more and more Americans live longer, less and less participate in the one activity that can help keep them healthy, active and productive—regular exercise.
While regular physical activity is important for people of all ages, it has been shown that the benefits of regular exercise are the most important to the people who tend to exercise the least—people over 50, and even more so, people over 60. In fact, it's estimated that more than 90% of retirees in the United States get virtually no meaningful exercise, and that more than 50% are totally sedentary.
There are several benefits of exercise, including:
- Increased stamina and energy
- Strong bones (and lower risk of osteoporosis)
- Improved muscle tone and strength
- Increased heart and lung efficiency
- Flexible joints, tendons and ligaments, which improve agility
- Improved digestive system
- Better balance (thus helping to prevent injuries, such as falls)
- Lower blood pressure
- Improved self-esteem
- Less tension and stress
- Improved memory and alertness
In addition, regular exercise may prevent the onset of certain diseases and inhibit the effects of many chronic diseases of aging, including high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Given these compelling reasons to exercise regularly, why don't more people over 50 do it? The excuses range from feeling too old, to having a specific medical condition, to not having enough time, to feeling out of place.
But the truth is that almost anyone of any age can participate in some type of physical activity, even including people with certain medical conditions.
Fortunately, beneficial results can be attained from as little as 30 minutes of exercise three to four times per week or 15-20 minutes of light physical activity (like housecleaning, ]]>gardening]]> , slow walking) each day.
Also encouraging for the 50+ crowd is that many gyms, health clubs, swim clubs, walking clubs, YMCAs and senior centers are offering more exercise programs geared toward their age group.
Get a Checkup First
"Before starting any exercise program, anyone—regardless of age—should have a thorough physical and get the go-ahead from his physician," says Dr. Jacques Carter, MD, MPH, of Boston's Beth Israel/Deaconess Medical Center. He also notes that if you have a specific medical condition or conditions, your physician will want to make recommendations about what exercise program will be most suitable for you, set any necessary limitations on that program, and monitor your progress.
Do a Variety of Activities
Once you get the medical go-ahead, trainers and exercise physiologists suggest that you follow a three-pronged exercise program, including the following:
- Aerobic Exercise
- Probably the most important part of a regular exercise program, aerobic exercise is anything that causes an increase in the overall activity of your cardiovascular system (heart and lungs) for a sustained period. Over time, aerobic activity conditions your body in general, and your heart and lungs in particular, to be able to perform a greater amount of work with less effort.
- Although even minimal increases in aerobic activity can be beneficial, your goal should be at least 20 (and preferably 30 or more) minutes of sustained aerobic activity three to five times per week.
- Factor in the following two elements: First, find an aerobic activity you enjoy, because if you don't like it, you won't stick with it. Second, try and find an aerobic activity that is low impact (that is, it won't take a toll on your joints), such as brisk walking, biking, swimming, and low-impact aerobics classes.
- Strengthening Exercises
- In addition to toning your body and making all movement less strenuous and energy consuming, muscle strengthening and conditioning will help support your joints, thus preventing arthritic problems and reducing the chance of injuries caused by falls.
- Muscle strengthening can be accomplished by using either weight machines or free weights. You don't need to use much weight to see results, because studies show that excellent health benefits can be achieved (even for people in their 70s and 80s) through regular regimens of even very light weight-lifting (3-10 pounds).
- Muscle strengthening also has one "hidden" beneficial effect: While aerobic exercise burns calories while you exercise, weight training causes the body to burn calories 24 hours a day, even when you're at rest, because the body expends more energy to maintain muscle mass than to maintain fat mass—as much as 40 calories more per day per pound of muscle. And, while 40 calories per day may not seem like much, it does make a difference. Suppose you do serious weight lifting and add five pounds of muscle to your body. At that point, your body would automatically burn up to an additional 200 calories per day. Over a year, this is the equivalent of 72,800 calories, which equals a weight loss of 20 pounds per year!
- Flexibility (Stretching) Exercises
- Stretching exercises serve a number of purposes, including maintaining full motion in your joints, keeping muscles from shortening and tightening, preventing or lessening the effects of arthritis, and preventing injuries by increasing agility and mobility.
- A physical trainer or exercise physiologist can help you design a good 10- to 15-minute stretching/flexibility regimen that you can do every day, as well as before and after your aerobic and/or strengthening exercises.
Other Tips
Experts recommend other tips to improve your exercise experience:
- Always wear loose, comfortable fitting clothing, and comfortable athletic shoes, when exercising. In cold weather, wear layers of clothing, and protect all parts of your body. In hot and humid weather, wear clothes that breath (cotton is best) and drink plenty of liquids before and during exercise.
- Warm up before you exercise (stretching exercises are excellent for this).
- Allow your body to cool down (for 5-10 minutes) after aerobic exercise by either walking (or, if in the pool, swimming) very slowly, followed by 5-10 minutes of stretching exercises.
- Don't exercise in extremely cold, hot or humid weather.
- Don't exercise with a full stomach (wait at least 90-120 minutes after eating before exercising).
- Don't exercise if you have an illness or injury.
Finally, if you experience any of the following symptoms during exercise, stop immediately and rest for 10-15 minutes, and if the symptoms don't subside, contact a doctor:
- Severe shortness of breath
- Coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing
- Pain, pressure, discomfort or tightness in the chest, especially if it is extending into the neck, jaw, or left arm
- Dizziness, light-headedness or fainting
- Extreme perspiration
- Severe pain, cramps or muscle aches
- Nausea
- Extreme, prolonged exhaustion or fatigue after exercising
The American College of Sports Medicine
Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology
Healthy Canadians
Fitness facts for older Americans. AgeNET, US Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services website. Available at: http://www.agenet.com/fit_facts_elder_action.html .
Frankel JE, Bean JF, Frontera WR. Exercise in the elderly: research and clinical practice. Clin Geriatr Med . 01-MAY-2006; 22(2): 239-56; vii.
Last reviewed November 2009 by ]]>Brian Randall, MD]]>
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Your uterus — which was entirely tucked away inside your pelvis when you conceived — by 35 weeks pregnancy, reaches up under your rib cage. If you could peek inside your womb, you'd see that there's more baby than amniotic fluid in there by 35 weeks pregnancy. During 35 weeks pregnant, your ballooning uterus is crowding your other internal organs, too, which is why you probably have to urinate more often and may be dealing with heartburn and other gastrointestinal distress. If you're not grappling with these annoyances, you're one of the lucky few.
From here on out, you'll start seeing your practitioner every week. Sometime between now and 37 weeks, she'll do a vaginal and rectal culture to check for bacteria called Group B streptococci (GBS). (Don't worry — the swab is the size of a regular cotton swab, and it won't hurt at all.) GBS is usually harmless in adults, but if you have it and pass it on to your baby during birth, it can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia, meningitis, or a blood infection. Because 10 to 30 percent of pregnant women have the bacteria and don't know it, it's vital to be screened. (The bacteria come and go on their own — that's why you weren't screened earlier in pregnancy.) If you're a GBS carrier, you'll get IV antibiotics during labor, which will greatly reduce your baby's risk of infection.
This is also a good time to create a birth plan. Using our form will help you focus on specifics — like who'll be present, what pain management techniques you want to try, and where you want your baby to stay after you deliver. It will give you a starting point to discuss your preferences with your medical team. Childbirth is unpredictable, and chances are you won't follow your plan to the letter, but thinking about your choices ahead of time — and sharing your preferences with your caregiver — should take some of the anxiety out of the process.
By 35 weeks pregnancy, your baby probably weighs more than 5.3 pounds and is 18.2 inches long! At 35 weeks, your baby is still working diligently on gaining more fat to keep her safe and warm in the first weeks after delivery. Your baby's suckle reflexes should be well developed now. If born prematurely at pregnancy week 35, most babies will still be able to breastfeed with little trouble.


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Employee Scheduling Software
There's a common question we often get asked by new Virtual TimeClock users: What other software do you guys make? The reason we get asked this question is because our time clock software users find Virtual TimeClock so easy to set up and use, they want to know what other business operations we can help them streamline. Business owners are always looking for ways to better manage employees, so we have a lot of business owners asking about employee scheduling software.
Employee scheduling is definitely on our development dashboard. In fact, the new shifts and schedules feature in Virtual TimeClock '11 laid the groundwork with its built-in clock in and out rules to control employee overtime. Different shifts can be assigned for each employee for every day of the week. This works great if you have fixed weekly schedules. It's not currently designed for rotating employee schedules and is not a substitute for an employee scheduling program.
We're planning a true employee scheduling program that can be integrated directly with Virtual TimeClock. This means shift rules, a scheduling calendar, when to work email reminders, and employee load planning/balancing are just some of the features we're thinking about.
What else do you need an employee scheduling program to do? Leave me a comment and let me know.


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30th March 2017
First things first, head to the Docklands for a delicious brunch coupled with a delightful view of the River Thames. Nothing says spring like Eggs Florentine and a glass of Buck's Fizz. Check out the top spots to head to with our guide to brunch in the Docklands, from traditional English dishes at Tom's Kitchen to unique, oriental flavours available at ROKA.
Now that spring is here it is definitely time for a new wardrobe! Pack the winter coats away and head into the West End for spring jackets and floral vibes available at a variety of High Street and designer stores. From Liberty to Selfridges, and Harvey Nichols to Harrods, you're bound to find some signature spring garments.
One of the most anticipated spring events in the capital is the London Marathon, which will take place this year on Sunday 23rd April. Even if you're not running, thousands of spectators turn up on the day to show support from the side-lines for what's considered one of the biggest parties of the year. Another unmissable sporting spectacle is the annual UK Boat Race on Sunday 2nd April, where Oxford and Cambridge will go head-to-head in one of London's oldest and most prestigious sporting events.
This April, Shakespeare's Globe is welcoming the spring with its first open-air productions of 2017, kicking off with the timeless 'Romeo and Juliet'. Check out other top Shakespeare spots to explore in the capital with our essential guide.
Coffee-lovers should no doubt head to the hipster capital of Shoreditch for this year's coffee festival, held from Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th April, where guests can browse more than 250 artisan coffee and gourmet food stalls, take lessons from award-winning baristas, taste coffee-infused cocktails and so much more. Take a look at the best coffee shops in Shoreditch here.
Watch London's parkland come to life with a spring stroll, from the magnificent Royal Parks including Hyde Park and Regent's Park, to more quaint and intimate settings such as Soho Square Gardens (pictured) and the idyllic poet's corner, Bloomsbury Square.
Head to one of London's exclusive rooftop bars for a signature cocktail with the city skyline as your backdrop to round off a perfect day in the capital. There's Sushi Samba's Tree Bar in the City on the 38th floor of the Heron Tower, or the Aqua Shard's atrium bar in London Bridge for a swanky, low-lit ambience accompanied by one of the best views in the capital.


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For over a century, the United States has been seen as the nation that opened its arms to immigrants seeking a better life for themselves. Lady Liberty stands on a pedestal in the New York Harbor holding a torch as if to guide newcomers to the Empire State–to the United States of America. Perhaps, if immigrants and longtime New Yorkers thought about the many immigration laws that have either barred or controlled the number of particular nationals from entering the country, people would reconsider just what huddled masses does the United States accept? How many Americans know that Ellis Island was for the 3rd-class ship passengers? The 1st- and 2nd-class passengers received brief medical examinations on board the ships and disembarked on the piers in New York or New Jersey.
Patrick Buchanan, White House Director of Communications for US President Ronald Reagan (1985 – 1987), stated on public affairs program The McLaughlin Report that the United States was established to be a predominantly white nation. When US President Donald Trump rescinded DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) in September 2017, and began dismantling TPS (Temporary Protected Status) in November 2017, he is executing the conservative Republican playbook.
DACA is a policy created by US President Barack Obama in June 2012 to allow undocumented young people who came to the United States as children to remain in the United States. Some terms for applying for this status include 1) being under 31 years of age as of June 15, 2012; 2) being under 16 years of age at arrival to the United States; 3) being physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012; 4) the individual does not pose a threat to national security and has not been convicted of a felony, serious misdemeanor or no more than three misdemeanors; and 5) currently attending school or about to graduate from school.
With the granting of DACA, people can legally work after applying for an Employment Authorization Document that is valid for two years. The risk involved in DACA is that the status is discretionary and revocable.
TPS is a temporary immigration status given to nationals of Haiti, El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua due to civil unrest and armed conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and other extreme temporary conditions. TPS eligibility requires "continuous physical presence and continuous residing in the United States since the date specified for the particular nation of origin".
On November 18, 2017, local elected and government officials as well as nonprofit leaders took up City Council member Jumaane Williams' call to march across the Brooklyn Bridge to converge on Foley Square. These actions were in support of New York residents and to take a stand against xenophobia. On January 22, 2018, the US Department of Homeland Security and the US Congress will vote on the TPS status for Haitians.
Holding placards that read "Protect Our Immigrant Community" and "We Want Justice", the local elected and other dignitaries chanted several rounds of "We are Working People Fighting Back!" and "Yes to Immigration, No to Deportation". Rally participants included NYC Council member Jumaane Williams (45th CD), NYS Assembly member Rodneyse Bichotte (42nd AD), NYS Assembly member Michaelle Solages (22 AD), Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Assistant Commissioner Kavita Pawria-Sanchez, 1199 SEIU Vice President Gerard Cadet, HabNet Chamber of Commerce CEO Jackson Rockingster, Haitian-American Lawyers of New Jersey and Haitian-American Lawyers of New York.
The preponderant concern of the body was that people with DACA or TPS status were, in the main, law-abiding contributors to the local economy. NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer remarked, "We have to back up our defense of TPS by using facts: There are 12,000 TPS in New York City paying $200 million in taxes. They are driving the economy. Haitians have always been on the frontlines of DACA and TPS. Now they are going after children.
C.M. Williams, who referred to President Trump as "Agent Orange Man", said, "The threat of the repeal of DACA is an attempt to sow fear and terror but actually it is bringing the Haitian and Muslim communities together."
Public Advocate Letitia James opined, "This xenophobic [national] administration would lead you to believe immigrants are hijacking our culture. This country was built by immigrants. Ending DACA is not grounded in factual or intellectual consideration. I am urging the US Congress to have strength in the back to maintain DACA and TPS. Love, hope and faith are stronger than hate".
Carrie Solages expressed strong concern for people with TPS or DACA status who were returned to their nation of origin. Mr. Solages believes "these people will face torture—physical and psychological terror".
Immigrant Affairs Assistant Commissioner Kavita Pawria-Sanchez attended the rally with her family. Pawria-Sanchez viewed the rally as "a great example of how our communities cross lines to fight for TPS and DACA. The Trump agenda is immoral and an affront to our city. The Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs has held over 600 Know Your Rights forums in 2017. Congress must extend TPS for Hondurans, Salvadorians and Haitians". Ms. Pawria-Sanchez went further by pressing the need for permanent legislation becaus


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by Grace Anders
|Spoken word performance wasn't for me.—by mdiocuh galeals via Flickr
Last week, I went on a date with a guy I met while ill with the same bubonic plague that seems to have claimed half of Manhattan. Although the night out was enjoyable and gave me an excuse to expand my palate beyond bottom-shelf whiskey, parts of the evening felt cliché.
It began with drinks at an establishment designed for the post-work thirty-something crowd — an audience that I like to kid myself into thinking is too old to include me. Following the cocktails, we went to a spoken word performance.
If you've ever been to a spoken word performance, you can imagine what this was like. Seven tall, thin and tattooed orators of questionable skill and sobriety took turns reading what a generous person could call poetry, while a cellist played music to a beat I suspect only he could hear. Since I like wine tasting, art galleries, and other bourgeois pursuits, I walked into the event with high expectations. But after the 30-minute performance, I can safely say that I'll unlikely attend another.
I've taken the liberty of putting together the following formula for anyone interested in pursuing the, ahem, "art" of spoken word, however.
Take an off-putting, awkward, laugh-inducing statement, combine it with a random series of verbs and adjectives, combine it again with a statement about the difficulties of your first-world lifestyle, and Voila! You have a spoken word performance. You're now a professional spoken-word artist — in other words, I hope you have waitressing skills.
The performance was followed by a visit to one of my new favorite places in town, Angel's Share in the East Village, a bar you can only find by going through the unmarked supply closet of a grab-and-go sushi restaurant. Orders range from house-infused vodka to the more exotic, "I'll have the drink with flames jumping out of the top, please." It's definitely a cool spot worth checking out.
|Angel's Share in the East Village–by angela n. via Flickr
Unfortunately, the date highlights are the venues and not the man. He's easy on the eyes, intelligent, and has a handful of other great characteristics, which I ought to appreciate. I actually don't have much bad to say; a rarity for me, as I've been accused of being too picky when it comes to men.
The keyword above is "much." I don't have much bad to say – but I have a little.
He didn't make a move — at all. Now, I have nothing against traditionalism. In fact, I maintain that dating would be less stressful if men still had to make their intentions clear before escorting a lady out on the town (home by 10pm, of course!) But I find it strange when a guy doesn't make any sort of move at the end, or at least make an awkward, self-deprecating joke about it.
|Shy men won't last long in the Big Apple—by rollenran via Flickr
He's open-minded when it comes to several vices, including drug usage. And I'm not talking about passing around a joint at a Dave Matthews concert – more along the lines of planning your weekend around the eight hours you're going to spend high on hallucinogenic mushrooms. I'm not anti-drug, but I'm not keen on explaining to future children why Daddy's been focused on the ceiling for three hours either.
|Dave Matthews Concert-– by Ryan Grimm via Flickr
Overall, I enjoyed his company, and I'm planning to accept his invitation for a second date. But I'm curious if anyone else has had an experience like this. Am I overreacting by focusing on these small details? And is it okay to not be blown away? Was he blown away by me? I wouldn't mind seeing him again, but I doubt I'd lose any sleep over it if I saw him out with another girl.
I'm not sure how to wrap up this musing, but I suppose that's okay for a date noteworthy only for its ambiguity (and great flaming drinks). Second date details are likely to follow. Until then, I can only hope he's not reading this blog.
|My date was most memorable for the flaming drinks—by Hamachi! via Flickr
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Han Groups Students are socialized smoothly into Japanese culture by han groups, which are small companies of children that learn and play together. They contribute to the childrens educational growth by letting the students develop the group-oriented skills they will need in their daily adult lives. Han groups are important parts of the Japanese elementary school experience in many ways. Academically, it is the han group that is rewarded for achievement or a correct answer, not the individual student. The reward itself is usually no more than a round of applause from fellow students, but that is a strong validation for the members of that han.
When groups give a wrong answer, the teacher doesnt disdain or overlook them, but rather uses them as teaching opportunities. The focus is on reasoning, so even groups that offer wrong answers can contribute to the ongoing discussion of the class, and no individual gets singled out for poor performance. Often the group itself discovers a mistake, and they then get public credit for doing so (Benjamin 63). This illustrates how the group structure contributes to academic learning. Japanese teachers also said that some of the shy children may be more inclined to suggest answers to their small group of peers rather than to the whole class. Students also have more time to voice their opinions when they are only talking to a group of four or five others than they would if they had to wait for the whole class to get a word in.
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They are placed in their hans by their teachers, who have several methods of doing so. Once accustomed to their classes, teachers might assign students with leadership qualities to be the han leader. Others might let the students without leadership qualities lead their han in order to level the playing field. Sometimes the students themselves are responsible for arranging their own hans. From a students perspective, I think han groups are very enjoyable. The students are not forced into groups by authority figures, instead, they are praised for cooperating with the group activities. If an individual lags behind or questions the significance of group activities, the teacher doesnt scold but politely explains as many times as necessary that it is important to be involved. Often times the other students will chime in to persuade the student who hasnt joined in because they dont want to have to stay after school. Children also enjoy the time that they get to spend as leader of their han group.
Benjamin says that this is because it increases their individual interaction with the teacher by a small amount, because they get a chance to tell other children what to do, and because they become the center of attention for several important rituals during the day (Benjamin 59). The idea of amae is used to help students understand the importance of belonging to the group. It teaches that, in a group, the individual can still be independent and happy. Amae is defined as the feeling of being lovingly dependent on someone else and the behaviors that such a feeling produces (Benjamin 79). Amae is taught as a social skill.
It is helpful in the students relationships with his/her han, and also between student and teacher. It helps the seemingly uncontrollable student realize the importance of receiving and giving care and attention. In han groups, the pleasure of participating in meaningful relationships with peers and the avoidance of being singled out and embarrassed seems to be plenty of incentive for these students. Amae teaches the children that social skills and human relationships are essential to their well-being and happiness (Benjamin 79), therefore making the constraints of group life that much easier to endure. In my opinion, han groups are a very successful tool in elementary education.
At that age, I think I would have enjoyed being able to discuss certain difficult lessons with classmates instead of holding my hand up only to risk asking a stupid question. In fact, as I remember it, the avoidance of embarrassment was the driving force behind most of my retracted and therefore unanswered questions in elementary school. Education.


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Police department short two officers
The Wilton Police Department is running short of two officers in the patrol division, with no immediate resolution in sight.
The department is supposed to have 45 officers and brass, and is down to 43 since the retirement of former Chief Robert Crosby and the records officer.
"As you may know, the process of hiring a new officer takes approximately one year to fill with a viable and certified police officer," said Chief John Lynch, explaining the predicament.
The matter was brought to light by First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice at a meeting of the Board of Selectmen May 23.
"The mandated training time is six months at the police academy and three months in field training here in Wilton. This is why it is rare that we actually have 45 certified officers available to us," Lynch said.
The loss of the records clerk means the job must be covered by someone else as soon as possible.
"Records is an important and required role in the police department. There are mandates and reporting requirements that we must follow. Because of the depth of the work and overall process, we need to train an officer as soon as possible. There are many facets to the position, so it will take weeks to have someone well versed in the process," Lynch said.
With that said, the department will now be two officers short in patrol, which will affect daily operations and shift coverage, according to Lynch.
"We will fill in as needed with any available personnel, but it will most likely create an increase in our overtime costs," he said.
The department is looking for new officers to fill the vacancies. However, the next academy date available open to Wilton is in October, Lynch said. This applies to uncertified officers.
"We are also seeking qualified officers who are already certified by the state of Connecticut, which will shorten the training period to approximately six weeks. We currently have a few officers who transferred from other departments, which has helped save on training costs and provided us with valuable experience."
Adding conflict to the problem is that the final state budget may affect the overall bottom line in Wilton, Lynch said.
"We will know what the outcome is before we commit to hiring any new officers. We may need to make adjustments based upon the final budget numbers. We are working with the selectmen and police commission on this," the chief said.


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I, Vampire Stakes a New Claim
I, Vampire was one of many cards in DC's new deck of 52 that dared to be different. The original House of Mystery title was intended as a backup feature, and soon overtook the title. The reimagining is no different, with the first issue marking the 78th best selling comic in September 2011 by units, as Joshua Hale Fialkov and Andrea Sorrentino presented one of the most interesting and original stories seen in the new DCU. The risk is well rewarded as the title approaches a year of success and avoiding the editorial axe.
Newsarama published an interview with Fialkov, where the writer offered a tantalizing hint for issue #10:
- "Well, I'm from Pittsburgh, which is the birthplace of the modern zombie, so anytime I can find a way to bring the good ol' living dead into a book, I'm totally there. But, the way we do it in the book is so much more fun than just plain old zombies. They show up at the end of issue #10, so, get ready for a blast…The beginning of a great and epic war. And Andrew and Mary beating the living crap out of each other. It's one of my favorite issues we've done thus far."
In addition to explaining where the soap opera horror title is heading, Fialkov also glosses over his contribution to the DCU's mythical rulebook.
Read the full interview here, and read I, Vampire.
Have you followed this book since the relaunch, or did you stick with the old standbys?
Tags: Andrea Sorrentino, DC Comics, DC Comics Relaunch, I Vampire, Joshua Hale Fialkov, New 52 (DC Comics), vampires, zombies
Source: Newsrama: Origins of the Undead in I, VAMPIRE #0


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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 11 Minutes
Total Time: 21 Minutes
Servings: Yield: 1 pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a 9-inch pie pan, combine all ingredients and mix with a fork.
After mixing well, use your hand to form a ball in the pan and then press into pan.
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This new place in Lokhandwala is #PunjabiFoodGoals. Parathas N Tikkas comes from the same brand and family of Only Parathas. Only Parathas being a vegetarian restaurant, this one {Parathas N Tikkas} is a treat for all the non-vegetarians {and vegetarians} out there. For starters, we tried Paneer Adraki Tikka; it had just the right amount of spices, Veg Afghani Chaap; amazing taste and while it was made of soya, it tasted like chicken, Chicken Potli Kebab; it was loaded with chicken keema stuffing, Chicken Barra, and Mutton Seekh Kebab. They serve some of the most delightful curries in the city. Their Chicken Chutney Anardana is a must-try. Talking about Parathas, we tried the Chicken cheese paratha; it was creamy and stuffed perfectly, and the Nawabi paratha; they had used aloo, cheese, green chillies, paneer, and onion for the stuffing. But their Prawns With Cheese paratha was the absolute best, they had cooked the prawns in a red clay oven and it tasted amazing.
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Telematics is growing at fast pace and has many diversified applications, which are very useful and essential for today's business. Therefore, telematics as a career would be very promising for the future years. In India Telematics is expected to grow by nearly 40% in the coming years. Telematics with M2M (machine to machine) as well as MRM (mobile resource management) will be a part of all vehicle manufacturing by 2013-2014, as manufacturers embrace embedded modems and wireless connectivity for automobiles. These solutions will drive bottom line improvements among the commercial transportation industry. Cell phone penetration in the U.S. nears 90%; while Europe is at 130%; which means companies are looking for market growth in the M2M and MRM fields.
- Telematics is a integration of computers and wireless telecommunications technologies, which efficiently convey information over huge networks ,to improve host of business functions related to any corporate; either public or private. The most familiar example of telematics would be your internet itself, as it depends on computer networks connected globally through support of telecommunications. Telematics includes sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices in conjunction with affecting control on remote objects. You can access the information from your PC using your favorite browser or a hand- held device such as your smart phone.
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Planning on Prince CharmingBy: Lizzie Shane
(Reality Romance, Book 4)
Chapter One
Sidney Dewitt was a coward.
On any other night she might have been ashamed of that, but after two mini-bar vodkas she was rapidly coming to terms with her cowardice and was well on her way to acceptance.
Sure, if she refused to appear on Marrying Mister Perfect now her business wouldn't get any of that lovely free publicity to catapult them to an elite place among wedding planners, she would never meet the man who might very well be the man of her dreams, and her mother would invariably shake her head and mutter disapprovingly about her lack of follow-through.
And then there was the bajillion dollar breach of contract suit the producers could bring against her.
But surely that was better than parading around on national television in a cocktail dress that made her look like a stuffed sausage.
Auditioning with her best friend for Marrying Mister Perfect had been a dare. Being chauffeured down to LA for the follow-up interviews and screen tests had been too good an opportunity to pass up—an actual look inside one of her all-time favorite television shows.
She'd never thought they would actually pick her.
When she'd gotten the call, her friends had screamed loud enough that the producer on the other end of the line assumed she was screaming right along, but instead of excitement, all she felt was her internal panic level being revved up to Def Con One.
She'd told herself it was just jitters. Nerves. Perfectly natural. How many nervous brides had she talked down over the years? If anyone knew how terrifying leaping into love could be, it was a wedding planner.
She'd kept telling herself it was normal to be nervous. As her friends were helping her shop and pack for the show, she'd pretended she liked being called Cinderella as they dubbed themselves her fairy godmothers. She'd played the part.
But now it was the night before the show was scheduled to begin filming, the night before the romantic adventure of a lifetime, and Sidney was facing facts.
She was a coward.
How had she thought for even a second that she could go on national television and compete with twenty-nine insanely gorgeous women to actually get the guy? The one thing she'd always been good at was being invisible—which was an asset at weddings where she could fade into the background—but she'd seen enough seasons of Marrying Mister Perfect to know the invisible girls went home the first night.
The show favored bold women with big personalities. She knew that and she'd thought she could do it—take a risk, jump in with both feet, be daring—but reality had set in as soon as the door to her hotel room shut.
The producers had taken her cell phone and tablet. No more contact with the outside world would be allowed until she was kicked off the show. Which meant no more Parvati and Victoria goading and teasing her into bravery. No more late night strategy sessions where Parvati told her to follow her heart and Victoria told her to guard it—and made her vow to stay away from the alcohol lest she become famous as the girl who puked on Mister Perfect's shoes on national television.
Just hours alone in a room with her fears.
She couldn't do it.
The show would have to go on with only twenty-nine Suitorettes vying for Mr. Perfect's heart.
She might get sued for breach of contract, but what was a lifetime of debt? She wasn't brave. She wasn't daring. She wasn't Cinderella. She was more comfortable as the fairy godmother herself—making bridal dreams come true with a wave of her magic wand.
But now she was supposed to be the princess and it felt odd, a glass slipper that didn't come close to fitting.
It didn't help that she still wasn't one hundred percent sure who Prince Charming was going to be.
The show always closely guarded the identity of Mister Perfect until filming began, but it had to be Daniel. He seemed so genuine. So sweet and real. If it was Daniel, maybe she could do it.
Maybe even she could be Cinderella this time. Meet her Prince Charming, who would take one look at her and know she was the one. The television show would become a record of their romance…which would also boost Once Upon a Bride into the national spotlight and give them the kind of success that even her mother couldn't scoff at.
The business would flourish and she would finally have a ring on her finger and a fiancé who looked at her as if he couldn't believe his luck… the way the best grooms always looked at their brides. It would be a dream come true.
If it was him.
If only she could be sure. Mister Perfect had to be staying in this same hotel. Sequestered in his room just like all the Suitorettes. If she could just catch a glimpse of him…


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Martha O'Sullivan has loved reading romance novels for as long as she can remember. Writing her own books is the realization of a lifelong dream for this stay-at-home mom. She is a graduate of Illinois State University where she wrote for the school newspaper and was a proud member of Zeta Tau Alpha. Formerly, she was an Acquisitions Editor at MacMillan Computer Publishing. Martha writes spicy, contemporary romances with traditional couples and happy endings. Her current work-in-progress in a sweet and steamy Christmas novel set in Florida. A native Chicagoan, she lives her own happy ending in Tampa with her husband and two daughters.
My love affair with California began at the tender age of fifteen and continues today, three decades later. So it should come as no surprise that the book of my heart, which somehow turned into a trilogy, is set there.
Maybe it was the indescribable thrill of a Midwestern girl seeing the ocean for the first time. Or the unapologetically bronzed coeds with movie-star teeth driving silver metallic convertibles and playing volleyball in the sand. Perhaps the towering palm trees swaying against the impossibly blue sky? But that was in Southern Cal; my Chances trilogy takes place in Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, hundreds of miles north.
I was an inadvertently lonely, only child of the 1970s, growing up in a place where a short, precious summer turned into a long, cold winter seemingly overnight. In high school, I often opted for the city bus because it stopped in front of the library. Just a branch, but they had loads of paperback books. And I always found myself drawn to the wire rack of slightly musty and lovingly tattered romance novels. The books took me to places all over the world where effortlessly beautiful, wonderfully flawed heroines were swept off their feet by dynamic, irresistible heroes. I preferred the books to the afternoon soaps because I could use my overzealous imagination to fashion the characters to my liking. And if I found the ending disappointing or abrupt, I would simply continue the story in my head.
Writing such ideas down, however, took another thirty years.
In the interim, I went to college and met my own alpha hero. And he took me to San Francisco on our honeymoon.
And, as cliché as it sounds, that's where I left my heart. Well, part of it anyway. Because eight years and two babies later, he took me to Lake Tahoe for the very first time.
And my frisson with California moved even farther north.
I hope my Chances trilogy will take you there. And you'll leave a little piece of your heart behind too.


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Marriage equality arrived like a thunderbolt, but storms loom ahead. Justin S. Wales, who represented Equality Federation and the Campaign for Southern Equality in the case, on the legal consequences, and limitations, of the SCOTUS ruling.
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Don't believe the hype. Attorney and Code for Miami policy adviser Justin Wales says we still have a long way to go to realize Miami's dream of being a high-tech hub. His advice? Start improving higher ed and local government.
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"You shouldn't give circumstances the power to rouse anger, for they don't care at all."
Would you have thought that planning and disciplining your mind go hand-in-hand? It does! In fact, the essence of intentional planning is mastery of your mind and your time. When you are planning your days you are essentially deciding what deserves your energy, your thoughts, talents, skills, reactions, and, most, importantly, what does not.
This why disciplining your mind through perspective is absolutely important when considering your plans for the day, week, month, and year. It's bigger than goal-setting. It's the pathway of becoming an evolved person while you are reaching your goal(s) because the truth is, our plans will change, but our purpose remains the same. Life hands us constant distractions to test our focus. Challenges to test our faith, character and strength. Inconveniences to test our commitment, and frustrations to challenge our resilience. But, the leader breaks through it all based on the way in which the challenge is perceived.
Our external circumstances do not care about our feelings, or our emotional reactions to them. They are not living, breathing beings. We are the gatekeepers of our soul and how we perceive what happens to us. So, I encourage you to become disciplined in protecting your peace of mind with what you choose to give your time and energy to. View it through eyes of learning a valuable personal lesson or trying to understand the other person. You never know, you could open a lane to diffuse a situation, make someone feel understood, welcomed, or heard. You can even experience a personal growth moment you didn't know you needed.
If you find yourself wasting your precious time and energy reacting to external circumstances, simply stop to ask yourself these questions:
- What can I learn about myself in this challenging situation?
- What can learn about others?
- What lesson can I share with others so as to keep them from approaching it how I did?
- How did this challenge better prepare me for the future?


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Tornadoes, tsunamis, and earthquakes are a few of the more well-known examples of Mother Nature's mighty wrath. But those are just the tip of the iceberg.
Shepherds working in a field in Russia learned this first hand when they heard a tremendous rumbling sounds in the night and ventured out the next day to find something utterly unreal….


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What You Need To Know About Lawyers
So you are looking to hire a great lawyer? Many times, people believe that great lawyers are impossible to find, or they simply cost too much. Money is an important factor in hiring a lawyer, but you should be able to find a reliable professional at an affordable price. The article below has tips that can help you find an affordable attorney.
A great tip if you're thinking about hiring a lawyer is to make sure the lawyer you select answers all of the questions that you have. You don't want to pick a lawyer who can't give you a straight answer because you'll be left in the dark and won't know what's going on.
Think about what exactly you want before you look for a lawyer. The first thing to consider is whether you really need a lawyer or not. Divorces, criminal charges or being part of a lawsuit mean you do. If none of these apply, you still might need a lawyer for a professional opinion on financial or business matters.
When you are describing the situation that you are in to your lawyer, refrain from lying. You should be telling them the truth at all times, as this could backfire if you are questioned on the stand and your lawyer does not have all information available. Honesty is the best policy, especially in regards to legal issues.
Make sure the lawyer you are hiring is suited for your needs. Like medical professionals, lawyers can be general practitioners or dedicated specialists. Know what general legal area your case is in, and narrow your search for a lawyer within that specialization to find someone with focused training and experience.
If you need legal help, don't necessarily use the lawyer you have worked with in the past. You may need a particular type of attorney, someone who specializes in the type of case you are involved in. Don't worry, though. A specialist isn't necessarily expensive, so you should be able to afford what you need.
Make sure you understand the costs associated with a particular lawyer ahead of time. Before you even begin the process of seeking someone out, you need to think about what you can afford. As you call different lawyers, discuss fees and the payment schedule. Do not be surprised later on!
Find a referral service to get a top notch lawyer. That kind of service can point out some good attorneys to you. Some screen the lawyers on their list based on experience and proof of qualifications. Other services will list lawyers who only meet the bare minimum required by law. Find out what their standards are before using a referral service for this very important decision.
A good tip to remember when working with a lawyer is to try and get as much done in possible in one meeting. You're going to pay a lot more to schedule different meetings to discuss multiple things. Going over several topics in one meeting can save you a lot of money.
You don't have to be made of money to hire a quality lawyer who will put your interests above all else. Stick to the tips included and you'll have affordable legal representation. Your wallet will be happy in return.


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The subject property is ideally located on Queen Street, positioned right across from Campbelltown Mall. Easy access is provided to all essential services including the bus & rail interchange.
• Prime corner position - 65m²
• High amounts of pedestrian traffic
• Well-presented internally
• Perfect for retail & professional occupiers
Contact John Henry on 0417 855 868 or Daniel Krobot on 0411 215 339 for further details.
John Henry
Sales & Leasing Executive
Daniel Krobot
Managing Director
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45 sqm
Shop 2/192 Queen Street CAMPBELLTOWN
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79 sqm
Office Space/24 Mount Erin Road CAMPBELLTOWN
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Everyday Diamonds Giveaway!
All of the beads on this eco-friendly Fairie Kiss bracelet are made from recycled newspaper. The newspaper is broken down, shaped into beads, drilled, sanded, painted, glittered, and polished!
This piece is made from 13 beads—7 purple-blue beads, and 6 teal colored beads. All of the beads are covered in a fine glitter before they are polished.
The beads are strung on two sparkly white ribbons to be tied in a small bow or a knot. The ends of the ribbons are heat treated to prevent fraying.
Fairie Kiss measures about 7 inches with the beads, and 20 inches including the ribbon so it can easily be adjusted based on how you want to wear it!
1) First Entry: Visit our shop www.everydaydiamonds.etsy.com
Return to A Handmade Revolution and post a comment to tell us what you liked about the shop. Be sure to have contact info. so I can let you know if you've won!
2) Extra Entry: Follow us on twitter (www.twitter.com/etsyeveryday) and tweet a comment about the shop. Post a comment on the blog to let us know you tweeted for an extra entry.
3) Extra Entry: Blog about our shop and post a comment on this blog with the url to let us know.
4) Extra Entry: Follow our blog! (right hand side). Post a comment here letting us know you are a new follower.
4) For 3 Extra Entries: Purchase something from our shop! For every item you buy you get entered in 3 more times!
Contest ends November 13th, 2009 at Midnight. The winner will be contacted shortly after contest closes. Winners must respond within 24 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.
Contest open to: Worldwide.
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I'm also a big fan of your purses! I love the mini purses especially like the mini mint chocolate and the mini lemon drop!ReplyDelete
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I love the Wednesday Brooch, but then again I am a pink kind of girl. Everything is super nice!!ReplyDelete
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LOVE the mini lemondrop handbag! All of your stuff is super cute though. The bangles and brooches are adorable. I followed and tweeted "would sort of kill for some of the stuff here: www.everydaydiamonds.etsy.com" on @ilanajacqueline.ReplyDelete
- afinedayOctober 24, 2009 at 9:09 PM
I like the Summer Berry Organza Flower, it's really pretty!ReplyDelete
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I love the Ophelia's Flower brooch ... that I just purchased! I also LOVE the Mini Cherry Blossom purse. The PERFECT accessory to an all-black outfit with a wide red belt! :)
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- AnonymousOctober 26, 2009 at 2:42 PM
I like the Autumn Petals Brooch or Hair Clip. JDReplyDelete
I looooove the garden party 2 flower:ReplyDelete
It's feminine, but not pink, I like!
My fav is the Hundred Acre Wood flower! But really, who am I kidding, they are all gorgeous- the best homemade flowers on Etsy!ReplyDelete
Your Mini Lemon Drop is lovee! Uber cute, and such fun color! I have lots more favorite, like the mysterious feline and christmastime organza necklace. Wow. Great store :)ReplyDelete
Beside that the items are eco-friendly I like the fact that you use a lot of colors and that brings life and personality to each item.ReplyDelete
The mini blue bird is one of my favorites.
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Love your items!
There are so many beautiful items in your shop! I love the Poetry Brooch or Hair Clip, Cocoa Puff & Mini Lemon Drop Purse!ReplyDelete
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I am absolutely loving the Bangle Mingles, Set of 3, Pick Your Own Color. LOVE the colors and the idea! So simple yet pretty!ReplyDelete
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Catch Coventry Blaze VS Glasgow Clan go head to head on February 16th at Planet Ice Arena. Ice hockey is a popular sport in Coventry due to the convenience of the arena in the city centre, so this shouldn't be missed by sports enthusiasts! Buy your tickets now to watch the sporting event live at the Planet Ice Arena and show your support.
The Planet Ice Arena is located at the Coventry Skydome, just inside the ring road. The arena is inside, so supporters are protected inside from the rain and windy weather. It is perfectly positioned across the road from a wide range of city centre shops, which are great for exploring after a match.
Planet Ice Coventry has partnered with Papa Johns to sell their high-quality pizzas from inside the venue. If pizza isn't to your taste, the Skydome is also home to a Harvester restaurant and Spon Gate, a Wetherspoons Pub.
Tickets and more information available below.
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New Opening: One of Abu Dhabi's oldest hotels gets reflagged
One of Abu Dhabi's oldest hotels was reflagged on December 31, 2018, the busiest night of the year. Hotelier sits down with the opening team of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Corniche Abu Dhabi to find out how the property plans to make a mark
With plans to reach 100 hotels and 20,000 rooms in operation across the region by 2020, Radisson Hospitality is keen to accelerate the expansion of its Radisson Blu brand in the UAE.
On November 1, 2018, the group announced the signing of two hotels in the UAE.
Signed in partnership with Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH), the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche and the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain, are poised to play a significant role in the group's growth in the Middle East.
Both these properties are historic landmarks in their own rights, which were operated by Hilton before being reflagged on December 31, 2018.
When it opened in 1969, Hilton Al Ain (now the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Al Ain) was the first modern hotel in the Emirates. Meanwhile Hilton Abu Dhabi (now Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche) which opened in 1971, was one of the first five-star hotels in Abu Dhabi and has been a well-loved property in the capital's expatriate circles.
"The fact that it's one of Abu Dhabi's oldest hotels is much more of a positive for us and doesn't pose any major challenges," commented an upbeat John Losasso, senior vice president, operations at ADNH. "Of course, for people who know the new brand, it's easier for them to accept it, than it is for those who don't know it. It's up to us to convince them."
Losasso characterises Radisson Blu as a young, vibrant brand, with the potential to reinvigorate the local community and boost occupancy. "The reflagging has been a positive development as Radisson Blu is a very desirable brand to have within the community. It will take some time for people to accept the new name. Any transition takes time, particularly from one company to another, but I think we have a bright future."
With the building and decor showing the effects of more than four decades in operation, both hotels will undergoing extensive upgrade works as part of a full conversion plan.
"Phase one of the refurbishments of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche, will start this summer, beginning with the rooms," said Losasso. The hotel will continue to be fully operational during this time.
Located on Abu Dhabi's prime Corniche Road, the property features 327 rooms and suites, and makes the most of its landmark location. One of its biggest attractions is the 11,000m2 of private beach across the road, as well as an extensive dining and entertainment offering, featuring eight international restaurants, two cafes, four bars and a nightclub.
The meeting and events space will include two ballrooms, a boardroom and six meeting rooms, covering more than 2,000m2. Leisure facilities at the hotel include three swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness centre and a beach club with watersport activities.
Speaking on the proposed upgrades, Losasso said: "All the refurbishments are scheduled to take place over the next couple of years in phases, with design inputs flowing from the ADNH board. I've seen some of the designs and they look promising, with a young, vibrant and cool vibe. We will be starting the mock-up rooms in a couple of months and have huge plans to revamp facilities on the beach front."
While the interiors and systems were due for an upgrade, over the years, it's been the people who made this property a part of Abu Dhabi's social fabric.
Cluster head of HR at ADNH, Francis Ambatt, spoke on how the reflagging affected human resources. "When there is a rebranding, it is accompanied with a lot of apprehension, as the property was under the same brand for more than 40 years.
"There is natural attrition of staff, but there may also be critical roles staffed by people who do not share the same vision as that of the new brand. We had existing vacancies and anticipated a percentage of people moving out under the new brand. Therefore, we had a strategy in place to recruit people, without affecting the spread of employees, even before the reflagging took place.
"One of the strategies we had is promoting internally, and we brought in existing employees to fill four or five critical positions, going up to the level of unit head. That gesture also speaks well to the rest of the team as a morale booster."
"It's very important that the staff feels part of a team, part of a unit. It's not only the top management but how we bring everyone together," Losasso added, "That's my long term strategy and historically if that happens, your hotel will always succeed.
"The vision going forward for both new Radisson Blu properties in Abu Dhabi is obviously driving the topline and my philosophy is to motivate the staff, really bring back the fun aspects and take it back to basics," said Losasso.
So was it commercial considerations that made owners ADNH choose the Radisson Group?
Losasso declined to comment on the specific reasons for the reflagging. "It was a decision by the board. The Radisson Group is quite strong in Dubai and we wanted to bring them to Abu Dhabi. It's an agile and vibrant young company which adds a different element to our portfolio. It was a smart decision and the future definitely looks bright."
Losasso believes the branding change will help the property boost its occupancy and average daily rates. "We have got a great sales team in-house. At ADNH, we have clustered all our teams together so we can pool the best attributes of each team. What we see on the books is looking very positive, so obviously the strategy is working. Abu Dhabi is a specific market, with its own challenges so we need to see how we can come up with innovative ideas to attract new business to our properties.
At the operational level, the rebranding posed its own set of challenges.
Cluster director of revenue Oilyana Topchieva commented: "The systems used at Radisson Group are different from those of Hilton, so this was the main challenge in setting up the back end. Going forward, for this year the Radisson Blu brand needs to be absorbed well and be well liked by the public especially online travel agents."
At the announcement of the reflagging, Elie Younes, executive vice president & chief development officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said he was delighted with the two marquee hotel signings and the strategic relationship forged with ADNH. "The UAE remains one of our key focus markets in the Middle East, and these hotels give us the chance to cement our position in the country with Radisson Blu, which remains the largest upper upscale brand in Europe and a leading brand in its segment in MEA."
For Losasso, ultimately it's team work that makes the dream work.
"We have a team of young people who come up with innovative ideas. They have a different outflook on things. While the year ahead ahead is going to be tough, I believe that if you have the right product, with the right staff, success is assured."


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Pantone Color of the Year is Greenery
According to Pantone's website, "Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature's greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate… A life-affirming shade, Greenery is also emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality."
Basically, when it comes to planning your dream wedding, you just can't beat the rejuvenating and expressive power of nature. Keep scrolling to get inspired, and check out our breakdown of flower symbolism for your ultimate bouquet.


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J.Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only
July 19, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
J. Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only
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Due to transportation issues at the Canadian border the following J. Cole shows are being amended. Tickets are valid for the new date in each city and refunds are available at point of purchase. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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