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Author of Poetry and Prose
A Guide to Better Living
By Augustine Tagaste
The Path
Look around and you will see countless examples of lost people living a mechanical existence. Our modern globalized life has infused each of us with deep-rooted fears and insecurities that like a cancer eat away at our ability to find truth, happiness and peace. Don't be afraid to explore, and don't fear failure. Fear is the enemy of Better Living.
I was once one of those people, but years of experience and difficult life lessons pushed me to seek and find a better way of life through mindfulness and compassion. We all tend to fear change or being different, and society foments this fear. Nonetheless, we must each endeavor to improve ourselves and our society.
We are constantly bombarded with unrealistic expectations and then we are increasingly frustrated when we cannot meet them. Our obsessions with financial gain and physical satisfaction force us to live in a constant state of debt and insecurity. It never occurs to us that not everyone is going to be a millionaire and maybe you don't need everything you see on television, or maybe it's okay not to have a perfect body and not to have the libido of a porn star.
Therefore, my goal in this guide to Better Living is to help awaken the state of mind necessary for every individual to find truth, obtain happiness and feel inner peace on their own terms. You don't need to forsake the modern age or surrender your gadgets and bank account. It's simply a matter of adjusting how you think and learning how to feel.
Your journey to Better Living won't cost you anything and the rewards are endless. A few simple steps will bring you to mindfulness and compassion, which are the core elements of the best life.
These steps are:
Mindfulness is defined as the intentional focus of one's attention to emotions, thoughts and sensations. Compassion is both an emotional and a rational response to what affects others. Therefore, on the path to Better Living we have a principal inward perspective and a principal outward perspective. This corresponds with our nature as we are both individual and social creatures.
As we nurture and refine our inner psycho-spiritual state of being we must also nurture and refine our relationship to the people and greater world around us. There is a fine balance between finding and protecting our true selves and being an active part of our society. In most cases people are tempted towards one of two extremes: living in isolation or surrendering entirely to the society. Avoid these extremes at all costs.
We each seek truth in one form or another and this guide is intended to help you find your personal truth. I will not tell you what your truth should be; instead I will show you the simplest and most direct way to get there.
The Cube
We are each born into a cube, and our goal is to break out of our cube to live a complete and happy life. From the first second after birth we are instantly separated into categories and at odds with our fellow human beings. We are boxed in by race, religion, nationality, gender and social status.
These constructs are the starting point for the frustrations and limitations that make life difficult for us on many levels. The harm we do on a daily basis to ourselves and others begins with the confining walls of our personal cube. To be happy and whole with ourselves and others we need to first break out of this cube.
Personal responsibility plays a key role in this first step to Better Living. We need to come to terms with ourselves and make the conscious decision to move past our initial programing and seek our way to happiness and wholeness. No one can do it for you and it must happen naturally.
We are our own cause and we are our own effect. We are the sum of every decision we have made and every consequence of those decisions. Therefore, we must appreciate both the good and the bad in our lives as they are the building blocks of who we are.
From a neutral perspective, our lives are complete and made whole by every negative twist and positive turn. Each individual's path leads them to exactly where they need to be and along the way their truth is revealed.
There are moments when regret causes us to wish we would have done something differently because hindsight always seems to know better. But it's never too late to change the course of our life and start down the path to better living. The honest reality is that we would not be the people we are if the past were different.
So don't waste your time trying to erase the past or compensate for it. The other side of that coin is to also forget developing a perfect future because we cannot be certain of what will be. Too much focus on what has not happened yet will only add to your frustration. Live your life earnestly and be who you are today.
For example, I wouldn't be able to recognize myself if even one little piece of the puzzle of my life were changed. For better or for worse I would miss the person I have become. Knowing ourselves, accepting who we are and being comfortable with that is fundamental.
Regret can be healthy as long as it keeps us conscious and helps us understand ourselves, but don't dwell on it. Learn from the past but focus on living a good present in order to obtain a future of infinite possibilities.
All of us need to refocus our thoughts and energy towards finding a better way to live and our own truth. This requires a serious personal effort to develop our own mindfulness and our ability to show compassion for others.
Unfortunately, as modern people we have come to accept many social illusions that run contrary to our basic ideals and common sense. We have turned the modern dream of good living into the modern myth of the good life. Fueled by the economic and political needs of the ruling elite we have become mass produced drones blindly banging our heads against the wall of conformity.
The commercial media machine has played a leading role in this catastrophe by eagerly perpetuating our new mythology. One perspective on this issue is simple and comical but hits at the heart of the matter:
"Mass media is rich people paying other rich people to convince middle class people to fear poor people."
That is how you indoctrinate and control an entire society; by using fear, status and money. All of which are unnecessary for Better Living.
Fear is a waste of time, status won't make you a better person, and money is only necessary for basic needs. I guarantee that a fearless nobody with only enough money to stay alive can reach Better Living. And that person will probably have a better shot at it than a wealthy celebrity.
To gain or lose status or money has become our greatest fear and the driving thought behind our lives. If we don't have a certain car or a certain house, or a certain job or a certain pair of jeans; then we feel like incomplete failures. For example, one acquaintance of mine complained to me that he hated his life because he hated his car. After inspecting the vehicle I became confused because it was a good car in perfect condition.
I then asked the obvious question and his answer shocked me. He started hating his car because his brother bought a new luxury car that made his car look bad. Since he was unable to afford a similar car he decided to hate his life.
There was no hint of wishing his brother well; and no appreciation for the fact that he himself could afford a car at all. Instead, jealousy and an unbridled desire for instant gratification proved to be the limits of his thinking and emotional capacity. Unfortunately, he is not in the minority.
Something is painfully wrong with a society when this type of thinking and behavior is an accepted norm. Money and status in isolation are meaningless and worthless. It's how we use them to help others and benefit society as a whole that make them valuable.
Why do we as a society insist on perpetuating such illusions and falsehoods? Are our lives, our souls, so empty that we can be satisfied with simple avarice and greed? We each need to explore ourselves and discover who we truly are and who we want to be as human beings. We have to go beyond what is fashionable and what will make us rich, or appear to be rich.
The philosopher Epictetus teaches that it's through clear thinking that we are able to properly direct our will, stick with our true purpose, and discover the connections we have to others and the duties that follow from those relationships.
Ultimately, life is better when we stop trying to obtain attractive stupidity and focus on developing soulful intelligence. We must break out of The Cube.
Breaking Out
The only way to successfully break out of your cube is to expand your mind, nurture your soul, share life with others and enjoy graceful simplicity. Action is required, but once you start acting you will increasingly enjoy the journey.
Build your heart into a condominium with a room for every soul you meet. This is the key to compassion.
Expand your mind into a field where knowledge is planted and farmed. This is the key to mindfulness.
Balance the construction of your heart with the farming of your mind. This is the key to a better life.
Inspiration can be found everywhere, so don't hold back or easily dismiss possible sources of it. For example, William Shakespeare infused many inspiring ideas into his plays. One of my personal favorites comes from the character of Polonius in Hamlet when he advises his son:
"This above all – to thine own self be true
And it must follow as the night the day
Thou canst not then be false to any man"
It resonates with me when I consider that emotional insincerity and self-deception were as rampant a problem in his day as they are now.
As I observe the behavior of some of my fellow human beings it amazes me that a large portion of the population needs to be told precisely what to think or feel, and exactly when to think or feel it. It's as if they don't know their own minds well enough to be able to decide such matters for themselves, like sheep they are easily led to a manufactured sentience.
Even more worrisome is the question of who is leading them, and why. There are many social, political and religious figures that want to tell you what your truth should be and that you will suffer if you don't do exactly what they say. Ignore them and find your own truth for yourself. Opinions are like anuses, everyone has one.
That being said, I've also found that many people are happy with this state of affairs and enjoy living in emotional and philosophical ignorance. They prefer to have someone tell them what to think and feel. Somehow the effort and risk of thinking and feeling for themselves are not worth the effort. Complacency and obedience have become the order of the day; they appear to be more socially profitable.
Like actors reciting carefully chosen lines people from all walks of life are constantly regurgitating what they are supposed to say without being sure of the thoughts or feelings within the words. For example, I know individuals who will quote the Bible for every situation and occasion in place of demonstrating honest empathy or offering constructive advice. When asked to explain the ideas or sentiments behind the quotes they stumble in their lack of real knowledge or understanding.
The same could be said for extreme political correctness. There is a troubling insincerity and falsehood behind our social treatment of delicate issues like race and gender. If we engage with our peers sincerely, openly and honestly then we will as a society sprint past the issues that hold us back. Disguising the problem or using categories to eliminate categories is not the solution.
Of all the intellectual and emotional crimes that a person may be guilty of, insincerity is the worst. Feel what you feel, think what you think and be clear about it. In essence, would you want to live not knowing you are alive?
Don't worry about trying to be perfect according to society's definition of perfect, and don't spend your energy trying to satisfy the requirements of a group. The pursuit of perfection is a fool's quest that only leads to frustration, depression and neurosis. This is because it doesn't exist and you will never obtain it.
All human beings have imperfections. How we manage and learn from those imperfections is the only significant difference between us; the rest is circumstance. The real test in life is how we treat each other as people. Do we fundamentally love and respect our fellow humans or do we judge and belittle those who are not exactly like us?
Each beating heart, each soul, is connected to us and we are connected to it. Let us care for and nurture each other rather than abuse and subjugate each other. It's better to be commonly human together than live divided by the illusions of categories and exclusivity.
Inside the Fog
Life is transition. No state of being is permanent; the trick is to become a better person along the way.
Better Living boils down to a simple personal choice. Do you want to live according to a mass produced vision for your life or do you want to create and pursue your own vision?
Be a light of wisdom in a fog of insanity. Share your mind but don't sell your heart. The world around us can be crazy and illogical, so we must stay focused on our path to clear thinking and sincere sentience.
For example, in the eighth century Shantideva explained that:
"If the elephant of mind is bound on all sides by the cord of mindfulness,
All fear disappears and complete happiness comes.
All enemies: all the tigers, lions, elephants, bears, serpents [of our emotions];
And all the keepers of hell; the demons and horrors,
All of these are bound by the mastery of your mind,
And by the taming of that one mind, all are subdued;
Because from the mind are derived all fears and immeasurable sorrows."
Therefore, the path to Better Living must begin with serious mindfulness. There are different ways to achieve mindfulness but there are also a plethora of distractions, detours and negative ideas that should be avoided. You must train your mind to distinguish between what is beneficial and what is harmful.
For example; many people try to find their truth through religion, but like everything else in life there are good ways to practice a faith and bad ways to practice a faith. To be clear; I am not trying to advocate for any particular religion or belief system, nor do I wish to reject them, rather I prefer to keep this philosophical exploration open to interpretation and universally applicable.
Deepak Chopra once stated that religion is belief in someone else's experience, spirituality is having your own experience and atheism is no experience only measurement. This is a good starting point for analyzing how people manage and express their beliefs in relation to themselves and others.
I have a friend who is an evangelical Christian and likes to regularly boast that he was born a Christian and he will die a Christian. But is that faith or habit? He was raised strictly within one belief system and his loyalty to his parents is what keeps him within that belief system. It doesn't come from some deep spiritual or intellectual exploration and subsequent realization. It's a mechanical continuation of his Cube thinking.
Belief in God (or a higher power if you prefer) also comes easily to me because that is what I was taught as a child. However, I went through various stages of belief, agnosticism and learning about other faiths to reach the point where I believe in God because that is honestly what I believe. My initial programming will always be there, but the secret is to not let it dictate what I believe.
My beliefs developed over time and evolved during years of study and exploration; not because it's what I was told to believe. There was even a time when I doubted if God existed at all and we were just a universal accident. So, I recommend that everyone on the path to better living experience the same process.
For that reason it really bothers me when people try to force their belief system onto greater society or are actively prejudiced against those who believe differently. That particular hypocrisy kills me, especially when I consider that they are behaving more out of habit than real faith. But to be fair, this type of self-righteous and discriminatory behavior is not exclusive to extremely religious people. It can be seen in all other social circles.
I was in a coffee shop the other day and as I observed customers interacting with the staff it became apparent that the latter were being disrespected and abused. The human capacity for entitled arrogance was on full display. Some people seemed to forget that service does not equal servitude; and that slavery was indeed abolished.
What struck me most were the demands for respect from the customers without any hint of repayment in kind towards the staff. Respect should be automatically mutual and equal. It should be easily offered and quickly returned upon receipt. If we are to uphold the values of human dignity and equality then we must start by respecting each other regardless of circumstances or differences.
If you are at all serious about travelling the path to Better Living then you must be courteous, polite and respectful to every person you encounter regardless of the social situation. Every human being is worthy of respect unless they prove that respect to be misplaced. Even then, don't lower yourself but deal with it in a graceful manner.
Respect is not a privilege or a right; it's a bond of love that exists naturally between all humankind. It is best to treat others as we wish to be treated; this is how we learn to be compassionate.
A Better Life
Live boldly, think clearly and seek wisdom; but more importantly, put the principles you learn into practice. All the introspection and knowledge in the world is worth nothing if you don't use it in your daily life. We need to practice what we believe once we have decided to go down the path to Better Living.
Along those lines Epictetus advises that once you have determined the spiritual principles you wish to exemplify, abide by these rules as if they were laws, as if it were sinful to compromise them. Separate yourself from the mob and be extraordinary.
Building on that thought I would add that this requires the passion to live a better life. Passion is essential to life. We need to feel passionate about someone or something at some point in our lives; otherwise our time on this earth has been wasted. Without it life would be reduced to a routine fulfillment of mechanical functions. And then you die. So, boldly pursue your passions and explore your life's journey.
Now don't get confused, when I speak of passion I am not referring to sexual passion. I am talking about love for life and love for others. These are the greatest motivators for pursuing and achieving Better Living. Without love the entire exercise would be pointless.
Mindfulness is an act of love for yourself, and compassion is an act of love for others. If you neither understand nor practice mindfulness and compassion, then you will never truly know love; and love is our highest purpose in this life.
The late Nelson Mandela once explained that a good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special. As a writer and a man who is hopelessly in love with women, I find it wonderful when all these are present in a lady.
True beauty and passion are inflamed by a sharp mind and a warm heart. Her body attracts and inspires, but seduction is won by what we hear and feel. As I once wrote:
Within a perfect chest
Beats a heart to adore
Behind looks finely set
Her mind entices more
It comes down to experiencing the whole woman in her entire form and essence. Love should not be limited to fleeting hormonal desires and physical symmetry.
If we don't explore the full range of our capacity for love then we are wasting the greatness that can be found inside each one of us. Therefore, the same poem (above) concluded with:
Love is a woman whole
Beauty in every part
Blinding her inner glow
True passion will spark
Gentlemen, seek the whole woman and don't settle for an empty shell. Once you have found her be sure to love and appreciate her with every fiber of your being.
Ladies, seek to be whole women and look for partners who will truly love and appreciate the woman you are. But never forget that there are two sides to that coin.
At the end of the day, we must all understand that life is not worth living without honest passionate love.
Inwardly, patience is the key to everything. From it we gain compassion, which then leads us towards truth. We need to be patient with ourselves and with others in order to understand the power of compassion. Once we are able to harness and feel compassion we are then able to find our truth.
Life is not speed, it is resistance. Never mind how fast you get to where you want to be, but focus on how well you live along the way. Ignore the illusions spawned by commercial indoctrination and seek to be a good person to both yourself and others.
It's better to live a soulful, mindful and explored life than simply race towards instant gratification and manufactured happiness. Many people seem to be entirely focused on bouncing around aimlessly obeying what society and their peers dictate to them instead of finding their own honest path to a life fulfilled.
Aristotle viewed patience as a difficult necessity to achieving a better life, he described it as bitter but bearing the sweetest fruit. Similarly, Benjamin Franklin confirmed that if a person is patient they can have all that they will.
Life's journey is not always easy. If we stumble along the way then it's simply a matter of standing up to go on walking. Be strong of will, clear of purpose and loving in intent. If while on the path you also find a perfect traveling companion then you are the better for it.
Human Equality
Before you can feel and practice compassion you must first understand that we are all equally human. Free yourself from social categories and group exclusivity. They poison the human spirit.
Differences between nationalities, races and ethnicities are superficial. We are all commonly human together. None is greater, none is lesser. Unfortunately, one of the hardest hurdles to overcome on the path to Better Living is prejudice. If we let it, it can invalidate any achievement.
For example, there is one absolute principle that defines American society, and although it has been immortalized in the currency it is often ignored: E Pluribus Unum (out of many, one). It was the driving force behind the revolution, the U.S. constitution and American democracy. From the Declaration of Independence up to today there would be no United States without the concept of equality.
Recognition of this fundamentally powerful idea is not exclusive to America and has been further explored and expanded upon worldwide. In Ethiopia they champion the mantra of "unity through diversity". It's the core guiding principle of their constitution and permeates every aspect of government and society. The European Union touts "united in diversity" as its motto because the founding leaders recognized that democracy and progress depend on conserving diversity.
From the halls of Philadelphia to the United Nations headquarters humanity has come to understand the need for celebrating political, cultural, religious, racial and gender diversity by protecting equality. Nonetheless, a large portion of people have somehow forgotten this basic truth. When social and religious leaders start pushing to make some people more equal than others or try to impose uniformity, I don't think they realize that they are being antihuman.
Remember that normalcy is defined by those in power, but being in power is by itself abnormal. So, rise above conventional ideas of normalcy and find your own normal. You cannot live a better life if your mind is infected by the diseases of prejudice, self-righteousness and arrogance. Besides, wouldn't it be terribly boring if everyone were the same?
We must calm our minds, ignore our more selfish wants and desires, and look for what is best in ourselves so that we can better serve others. This kind of peace is only possible when everyone can see beyond their own self-interest. We must find our own inner-peace and launch that peace into our environment. Chaos and confusion are not part of Better Living.
Sogyal Rinpoche teaches his students to:
"Let peace work on you and enable you to gather your scattered mind into the mindfulness of Calm Abiding, and awaken in you the awareness and insight of clear seeing. And you will find all your negativity disarmed, your aggression dissolved, and your confusion evaporating slowly, like mist into the vast and stainless sky of your absolute nature."
The best way to reach this state of peace is to remember that we cannot control or predict everything, and we shouldn't want to. If you stress yourself over every little thing in your life then you will never find peace. High levels of patience are required.
Epictetus used this principle as the starting point for finding happiness and freedom. He wrote that some things are within our control and some things are not. It's only after you have faced up to this fundamental rule and learned to distinguish between what you can and cannot control that inner tranquility and outer effectiveness become possible.
Peace is also necessary at a greater societal level when we consider human development. Without peace there can be no development, much less sustainable development. Conflict, especially internal conflict, is the worst thing that can happen to a society.
Some years ago I lived and worked in Somaliland (northwestern Somalia). The experience taught me a lot about the importance of peace and the effect it can have on a society.
After the fall of Somalia's dictatorship in 1991 the country divided into three distinct regions. In the south of the country various warlords and religious groups fought each other for power, and today it is one of the least developed and most dangerous places to live. But in the northern region, Somaliland, the leaders of the various clans and a majority of the population decided to go in the opposite direction by declaring their own independent state, sharing power and working together to develop their region.
The peace they implemented in turn created the most developed region to come out of the disaster that was Somalia. In stark contrast with their brothers and sisters to the south, Somaliland's population enjoys a stable and functional democracy with very little international help. A fine example of this development came in 2010 when they held the most peaceful and democratic presidential elections in the history of East Africa; followed by the most peaceful and successful transfer of power in the history of Africa.
Therefore; on all levels, from the personal to the global, peace is essential for human development and Better Living.
Better Living isn't about money, health, success or beauty. It's about balancing your heart and mind in order to live well within yourself.
Balance is a fundamental component for living a better life. Striving to keep the balance within ourselves and the environment that surrounds us should become a daily activity to the point of second nature.
Euripides made this the ultimate priority when he proposed that the best and safest thing is to keep a balance in your life, acknowledge the great powers around us and in us. If you can do that, and live that way, you are truly a wise person.
Many people make the mistake of giving either more weight to mindfulness or more weight to compassion. The human soul needs for both to be in perfect equilibrium. Not too much mind and not too much heart; just enough to keep us imperfectly human.
From that perspective, Bertrand Russell once said that the good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge. Therefore, we must earnestly balance ourselves between our own hearts and minds to actively journey towards Better Living.
Life is simple; there is no need to complicate it. Better Living requires simplicity in thought, action and lifestyle. Focus on what is essential and eliminate what is unnecessary.
Nowadays we make the mistake of cluttering our minds and our environment with stuff that is not only unnecessary but also prevents us from living a good life. Most of our fears, stress and frustration come from trying to keep up with the complicated webs we weave in order to conform to social pressure.
Leonardo da Vinci proclaimed simplicity to be the ultimate sophistication, and Lao Tzu advised that we should manifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness and have few desires. Therefore, in order to complete the path to Better Living we must shed those life distractions that do not nurture us or make us better of mind and soul. Go down to the basics and keep your life easily manageable.
In the end there is one simple, clear and direct path to Better Living. It is universally applicable and easily accessible.
See the walls that enclose you and decide to pursue your true life goal. Take personal responsibility for your development and make the conscious decision to improve yourself. It's entirely up to you; no one can do it for you.
Engage in the activities necessary to break free from your enclosure. You are required to act in your own best interests. Better Living doesn't happen by accident and won't appear from nowhere. Seek wisdom and you will become wise, search for your true feelings and you will feel.
Personify the wisdom you find while staying true to yourself. Incorporate what you learn into your personality and share it with others, but don't give up who you are or try to accommodate who they want you to be.
Actively practice what you learn on a daily basis. Change your daily pattern of behavior in order to include mindfulness and compassion. This daily activity will lead you to your truth.
Be patient and be compassionate. Patience for yourself and others is the key to everything. Don't worry about how fast you get there, but focus on getting there the right way. Remember to try and feel what others are going through and take the time to understand them.
Overcome all forms of prejudice in order to avoid self-righteousness and arrogance. This type of behavior will invalidate your progress towards Better Living. You cannot live a better life if you hurt others with your thoughts and actions.
Find and promote peace both inwardly and outwardly. Without inner peace or a peaceful environment you will not be able to develop and live a good life. Ironically, you may have to fight for it.
Maintain your balance between your heart and your mind. The heart is our center, and our mind is its moon; life is best when they are in harmonious orbit of each other.
Simplify your life by eliminating unnecessary distractions and clutter that will keep you from living a better life. There is no need to overly complicate what can be refreshingly simple.
To the above I will just add one final piece of advice: don't take yourself too seriously. Stay imperfectly human, albeit a mindful and compassionate one. Humility is an underrated virtue that will improve your quality of life a hundred times.
Arrogance is never the correct attitude. You do need to love yourself before you can love others. But take care that this love does not become lust.
We each need to be able to laugh at ourselves every now and then. A humble look at your own flaws and quirks will help you keep a balanced perspective on life.
This is all you need to know to successfully journey down the path to Better Living. Some people will get there in a day; some will get there in a lifetime. What matters most is that you start your journey now and stay on your path until the end.
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by Wendy McCance
What's wrong with you, sitting there looking at an empty screen?
What's wrong with you, letting fear get in the way of your wildest dreams?
Why do you lack the courage to do…. so many things that you wish for?
Stand back and relax because tomorrow is just another day.
Don't fear your thoughts but embrace them, let them come alive and dance around in your mind.
Don't rush to end the endless thread of thoughts that want to stream through your head.
If only I was confident enough to get real tough, I could get a grip on my mind and embrace all of the beauty that lies there.
There is only one goodbye at the end of the line, why go there before you have created your masterpiece?
Stand up and make your way through the fray, fight for what you see.
Go forward, don't look back, capture that dream and play make believe.
It takes gut to go for the glory.
It takes determination to succeed.
What would I get if I left things unsaid and didn't push myself to achieve?
Wendy McCance
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Mosley just issued a statement about reports that Songz was nailin' a stripper named Bella behind Sugar Shane's back … saying it just ain't true — but if it was "he would be knocked out like most anyone else who ever stepped to me."
Mosley explained, "Yeah she was a stripper, yeah I was stupid to date her, but she was single when she was f**king with Trey. We didn't live together so she can do what she wants."
Shane says he DOES have a problem with his ex-wife Jin — who now stars on the Bravo reality show "Friends to Lovers" — insinuating that SHE leaked the story to the media to humiliate him.
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When Naomie Harris and I arrive at the London restaurant she's designated as our interview venue, we find the place shuttered. Harris's mouth forms a small 'o' of dismay, then immediately brightens. 'Let's try the place across the road,' she suggests. As we sit down at an alfresco table, fans draped in St George's flags are spilling out of an adjacent pub that's showing an England World Cup game. 'Oh, is there football on?' asks Harris airily, before going on to discuss her life and career as an actress, serenely unmoved by the roars and shrieks that periodically overwhelm her soft voice, and my tape machine.
There could be no starker indication of the twin strands of Harris's character, namely artlessness and single-mindedness. As she frets over what to order ('What are langoustines?' she asks the waiter, before opting for the spaghetti-with-langoustines without the langoustines) there's an air of unworldliness about her. Harris doesn't drink, smoke, or swear, and she looks a lot younger than her 29 years. But her dauntless qualities are apparent, not only in the way she laboriously persists with her spaghetti, despite cheerfully admitting she has no idea how to load it on to her fork, but also in the fact that she's overcome all manner of adversity - a single-parent upbringing in Finsbury Park, north London, bullying at school, a miserable stint at Cambridge, where she cried every day of her three-year degree course - to become one of Britain's unlikeliest film stars. She's in two of the biggest summer blockbusters - the second instalment of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, alongside Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, and Michael Mann's big-screen 're-imagining' of the Eighties TV show Miami Vice, with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx as the pastel-packin', sleeve-abusing Florida detectives. 'But I don't think of myself as a movie star,' she protests. 'Everyone keeps going, "Oh, it's all so huge," but it just feels like I did some jobs. It doesn't feel like my life has amazingly changed.'
Her main concern about the fact that her career seems to be stepping up a gear is that she can somehow remain safely obscure.
'I can't imagine not being able to walk down the street unmolested,' she says, with uncharacteristic vehemence. 'I'd find that appalling.' She recalls that at the time of her breakthrough role, as the repressed but idealistic Jamaican emigre Clara in the BBC adaptation of Zadie Smith's White Teeth four years ago, she found herself sitting under a poster of herself - albeit in character - on public transport, and, 'I kind of sank down into my coat and put my hood up. It was OK though,' she reassures me, 'because no one even looked at me.'
That's a tribute, not only to the capaciousness of her outerwear, but also to Harris's chameleonic properties. She followed White Teeth with a lead role in Danny Boyle's zombie flick 28 Days Later, in which she deployed impeccable screams as a machete-wielding survivor of a blood-borne plague being pursued by the undead. In Pirates (or P2, as she calls it), she's a shamanistic Rasta (the Jamaican accent is back, beneath a ton of make-up and exultant dreadlocks) named Tia Dalma. And in Miami Vice, she's Trudy Joplin, a Bronx-born intelligence analyst and girlfriend of Foxx's Tubbs. As well as her versatility, the films showcase Harris's Certain Something. 'Star quality is a hoary old phrase, but Naomie has it to spare,' says Danny Boyle.
It seems Harris has a talent to disarm. Gore Verbinski, director of Pirates, was reluctant to cast her at first: 'He said I was too pretty,' she says unabashedly. 'He wanted an older, bigger woman for the part, but then I read it once and he was like, "So how would you like to come to the Bahamas?"' Meanwhile, Michael Mann, the grizzled industry veteran who's faced down the likes of De Niro, Pacino and Russell Crowe in previous films, was presented with an ultimatum by Harris; she wouldn't do the movie if it involved nudity. 'I don't think it's part of my job description as an actress to get my kit off just for the sake of it,' she says simply. 'In the end, Michael was very sweet and understanding and they got a body double. I guess it's a Pyrrhic victory,' she adds, 'because there's still nudity in the movie, but at least it's not me.'
Harris is the latest Brit actress - following the likes of Thandie Newton in Mission: Impossible 2 and Rachel Weisz in The Mummy - to slip seamlessly into the frontline Hollywood ranks. 'A friend of mine was on a plane with a well-known American actor,' she says. 'My friend said to her, "How's your career going?" She said, "If it wasn't for all these English actors taking our roles, it'd be fine."' She lauds her co-stars - Johnny Depp was 'incredibly cool'; Orlando Bloom was 'lovely, he's a Buddhist you know'; Colin Farrell was 'a perfect gentleman', and Jamie Foxx 'was really sweet, he was recording his album while we were making the film and he'd take me into this studio-bus thingy he had on set with him and sing to me and make me cry' - and marvels at the excesses such productions afford. 'On Miami Vice, Michael kept saying, whatever you need, you can have,' she says. 'Like, do you think it would help your research to fly to Ghana and meet some tribal leader? The budget was bottomless.' Harris settled for heading off to the Bronx and training with the Drug Enforcement Agency. 'I learnt to fire machine guns and went out on an actual drug baron arrest,' she says incredulously.
Boys' own adventures aside, Harris is refreshingly candid about her ambivalent feelings toward Hollywood. She would never want to move there, she says emphatically. 'My family and friends are here, and I understand English culture. It's business first and foremost in the US, and you're a commodity. But I love their can-do mentality. They enjoy success and all the doors are open, no matter what you look like or where you're from. It's a big, hungry machine that constantly needs new talent to feed it, so everyone gets a chance. I'm sure my career would have petered out if I'd stayed in Britain; there's just not enough work here. On the other hand, I love coming back and being normal.'
Harris tells a story to illustrate the cultural gap. She'd just finished her first Hollywood job a few years ago, a generic action thriller called After the Sunset. 'Everyone was so lovely,' she recalls, 'that I thought I'd made all these amazing lifelong friends.' She sent all her co-stars - including Pierce Brosnan and Salma Hayek - letters and presents when the film wrapped. Shortly afterwards, she was in a serious accident; her car flipped over in an LA canyon and caught fire. Harris escaped through the roof. 'I was in intensive care,' she says. 'All these people I'd written to knew about it, but not a single person sent me a card or called to see how I was.' She smiles wryly. 'I thought OK, I get this now. I felt so duped, but I was under no illusions any more.'
She may have wised up on the new-best-friends front, but Harris's wide-eyed quality can still go beyond the literal. The day we meet, she's smarting from a recent interview in which the journalist made much of the fact that, in her late twenties, she still lived at home with her mother and stepsiblings; she also asserted that Harris had never had a boyfriend. 'That's just not true,' says Harris emphatically, 'but I hate upsetting anybody, and I don't talk about my personal life, and I didn't want to tell her to mind her own business. So she takes my mumbled and noncommittal replies and makes me out to be some kind of freak.' Unfortunately, Harris has already undermined her case by cheerfully confiding that she's 'alone at the moment' within minutes of our meeting. 'I know,' she laughs when I point this out. 'I can be very naive about these things. I'm a hugely late developer in every respect. I'm very focused on work, but in other areas...' she trails off as another forkful of spaghetti unravels perilously. 'The one thing I've always been good at,' she says forcefully, 'is setting myself goals and achieving them.'
This trait surfaced early. Harris was two, she says, when she first announced to her mother that she wanted to be an actor: 'I don't know where it came from,' she says in wonderment. 'I used to spend hours in front of the mirror with a hairbrush, singing and dancing and making myself cry.' The tenacity, at least, can be traced to her mother. Liselle Kayla came to England from Jamaica at the age of five and lived in a single room with her parents and three siblings. She became pregnant with Naomie at 18 and survived on benefits in Finsbury Park. (Harris never knew her Trinidadian father: 'He came up and introduced himself when I was about seven and walking home from school,' she says hesitantly, 'but I don't have anything to do with him.')
Harris describes her mum as 'incredible, inspirational'. When Harris was five, her mother took a sociology degree at London University, taking her daughter with her to lectures; Harris 'sat in the corner with my colouring book and didn't say a word', establishing
a good-girl pattern that continues, much to her occasional chagrin, to this day. 'My mum was always like, "Go off, experiment, you're a kid, do what you have to do,"' she says. 'But I never really did the rebellion thing. I was obsessed with the Bible as a child and I became quite religious. I was like a little adult. I'm actually getting less serious as I get older, which my mum's relieved about.' (Liselle, after going into journalism, went on to write for EastEnders
Harris's mother enrolled her in the Anna Scher theatre when she was seven, and she made her professional debut three years later in a BBC series called Simon and the Witch. This didn't go down too well with her classmates at St Marylebone School for Girls, where Harris was bullied and, she recalls with some bitterness, didn't make a single friend. 'That's when I really retreated,' she says. 'It's only recently that my mum's told me how much I withdrew at that point. That's what bullying does to you - it smashes your spirit.' Harris would fantasise about Michael Jackson meeting her at the school gates, taking her hand, and whisking her off to Neverland. 'I realise how that sounds now,' she says, slightly shamefaced.
At 16, she vowed to leave school and take up acting full-time. Her mother begged her to stay on for A-levels at least, and she finally discovered some respite. 'I met a lot of cool people at sixth-form college who remain my friends to this day,' she says. 'I also had this inspirational teacher called Mr Murdoch who made me fall in love with sociology. He said I had the potential for Cambridge, which got me so excited.
I imagined staying up all night discussing the meaning of life. Everyone told me I'd probably meet my future husband there, too.' She laughs. 'It's dangerous to live in the future like that. My expectations were ridiculously high.'
And destined to be dashed. Her mother had advised against Cambridge: 'She said I wouldn't fit in,' says Harris, 'and that it would make me more uptight, and she was absolutely right, which is so galling.' Previous interviews have made much of Harris's antipathy toward her time there, and she assures me it hasn't been played up. 'I really hated it. The people there were so different to me and I couldn't connect with them on any level. They talked about Eton and skiing and here was I, this black girl from Finsbury Park. I didn't envy them; I actually felt quite sorry for them. But I just felt so lonely.'
Harris's abstemiousness probably mitigated against her immersion in campus life; nevertheless, she left with a 2:1 - another set goal assiduously attained - and went to the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where she finally felt at home among the misfits who only really came into focus when pretending to be someone else. The requisite 'resting' period followed, but once someone of Harris's resolve and ability was noticed, as she duly was with White Teeth, there was no looking back. She talks happily of her current two-month break before she heads off to finish 'P3' (filmed virtually back-to-back with 'P2' and slated to be the summer blockbuster of 2007), and, inevitably, has very definite ideas of where she wants her career to go. 'I have issues with the whole concept of being famous,' she says, finally abandoning her unruly pasta. 'I'm very private, and I hate the idea of intrusion. My ultimate fear is to be scrutinised and judged like some Big Brother contestant. But I think things are going in the right direction and at the right pace; it's a gradual rise rather than some kind of big splash. And I know there'll come a point where I'll think, "No, I don't want to get any bigger than this."'
As to the rest of her life, well, that's still rather hazy. She says she's been thinking of moving out of London. 'I was saying to my mum earlier today,' she offers, 'that I feel like I've reached some kind of crossroads, where I need to become who I really am.' She pulls a face. 'Sounds quite heavy, doesn't it? But I was feeling that in a huge city like this it's hard to hear your own voice. Maybe you can do that with fewer people and distractions around you. Or maybe it'll end up being stifling.' She grins. 'I guess we'll see.'...
· Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest opens on 6 July; Miami Vice opens on 4 August


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A letter sent to the radio show hosts
So I just listened to a radio podcast on "The mysterious equation 14" and I have to say that the piece dates you in two big ways.
First of all, culturally, economics is still misunderstood, but no longer quite reviled. I am about to finish my PhD in economics, and when I tell people on airplanes, blind dates, etc. that I am an economist, there are only two possible responses: "So you want to be Alan Greenspan?" or "Do you have any stock tips?" So in today's post-stockmarket bubble age where Greenspan is subject to hero worship, economics is misunderstood, but not so much boring anymore.
Also, as for a television show about economics, one actually exists, and is doing surprisingly well. The CBS show Numb3rs is in its second season and is one of the highest rated show in its timeslot (albeit Friday night, when only dorks are watching TV) and it is a standard cop/detective show, except the main character is a mathematician who solves crime by using math to predict human behavior. Basically, an economist. Most episodes use standard economic tools: game theory, Bayesian analysis, statistical regression, regression to the mean, social networks etc. I just wish people would understand this is not pure fantasy, and actual economists do this kind of thing all the time. I dream that maybe young people will be turned onto math and eventually economics by it.
The second way the piece dates you though is your economic analysis. So while I am perhaps one of the most neo-classically minded of my peers (my advisor is a Chicago school diehard), it seems that most economics of the past 30 years has been focused on identifying examples when trade is not beneficial, win-win, perhaps because as you say, the win-win situation is boring.
So to the first order you are perfectly right, markets work. However, arguably, in the cases you mention, the second order effects that cause markets to fail may come to dominate. Also, our economy seems to get most of the first order things right already, so it makes sense for people to focus on the second order effects.
Take your examples. The Toyota commercial does represent mutually beneficial exchange, but it also represents externalities, it represents preference shifts (which economics does not have a good handle on) which may be bad for society though welfare theory cannot handle it.
The idea that a company might not try to suppress the invention of a durable fabric in that Alec Guiness film is like that pernicious urban myth of the oil cartel conspiracy to squelch renewable energy. But still there are plenty of examples of planned obsolescence, of HP spending money to make their printers slower, or IO theory that shows that a firm makes more money renting than from selling, and thus there are potential welfare losses from such scenarios. Not to mention all the questions of innovation and pricing of information.
And finally, there may be quite rational reasons for strikes, that depend on incomplete information, though admittedly, the theory has yet to be come up with a definitive model of two person bargaining that does have delay.
Anyway, thanks for provoking some interesting thoughts on my morning jog.
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Pinki claims her life is threatened
According to police sources, she later filed a formal FIR alleging that she had been receiving threat calls. She also alleged in the FIR that after coming back home on getting bail on July 11, she found that some of her medals, gold chains, bracelets, rings, video cameras, washing machine and other belongings were missing and charged her live-in partner with taking them away. Pinki has been directed by the court to report at the police station once a week and also not to leave the district without the court`s permission.
Expressing desire to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to inform her about her plight, Pinki said, "I want to meet Didi, but my bail condition does not allow me to leave the district." Pramanik was arrested on June 14 after she was accused of being a male by her live-in partner, a 30-year-old estranged woman, who also alleged she was raped by Pinki.


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What is 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is the number most people in the United States, and some other countries, call to get help in a police, fire, or medical emergency. A 9-1-1 call goes over dedicated phone lines to the 9-1-1 call center closest to the caller, and trained personnel then send the emergency help needed.
What is Enhanced 9-1-1?
It is the system that routes an emergency call to the appropriate 9-1-1 center and automatically provides the 9-1-1 call taker with the caller's phone number and location information. If the call originates from a cell phone, the system will provide the caller's phone number, and if available, the location of the phone or the tower that received the signal.
Who pays for 9-1-1?
A small monthly fee for 9-1-1 service appears on the phone bill for each telephone line (both land line and cellular). There is no per-call charge for calling 9-1-1, even from a phone booth.
When should I call 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is for emergencies only. You should only dial 9-1-1 if someone is hurt, in danger, or if you are in need of police, fire, or emergency medical assistance. If you are not sure your situation is an emergency, you should error on the side of safety and call 9-1-1.
Do not call 9-1-1:
- For information, directory assistance, or for specific phone numbers
- When you are bored and just want to talk
- To pay traffic tickets
- To get help for your pet
- As a prank
- For non-life threatening situations
- For a crime that is no longer in progress
Why does the 9-1-1 Calltaker ask so many questions?
The 9-1-1 Calltaker is trained to ask a series of questions. Some questions are always the same:
- "Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1. What is the location of the emergency?"
- "What is the telephone number you are calling from?"
- "Tell me exactly what happened."
Once the initial information and nature of the emergency is determined, the appropriate public safety responders are dispatched (Police, Fire, and/or Emergency Medical Services). Depending on the type of emergency, the 9-1-1 Calltaker may need to keep you on the line to provide further instructions or information until help arrives.
Why does 9-1-1 ask for my telephone number and location?
9-1-1 receives the telephone number and location of a caller most of the time but there are occasions when the information is not transferred correctly through the E911 system and the calltaker needs to verify the information that is displayed is correct.
How does the 9-1-1 Calltaker know my address?
If you don't know the address you are calling from, many times your address and telephone number will automatically appear on the 9-1-1 Calltaker's computer screen. However, this is not foolproof and does not work with cell phones. The 9-1-1 Calltaker will always ask you to tell them your location and telephone number.
What if I do not know where I am?
At times, during an emergency situations such as traffic accidents, you may not know where you are. The 9-1-1 Calltaker will ask you about landmarks, businesses, what roads you took, etc. Remember, it is your responsibility to take note of what street you are on, what cross streets you are near, what mile makers you passed, etc. Keeping your location in mind will enable the 9-1-1 Calltaker to dispatch help more quickly and efficiently.
What if I am calling from my cell phone?
When you dial 9-1-1 from your cell phone, your call will not necessarily hit the nearest cell phone tower. You may occasionally hit a tower in another county/city and you call will be directed to the wrong 9-1-1 Center. Just advise the exact location of the emergency and the 9-1-1 Calltaker from that 9-1-1 Center will transfer you to the Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Center. Also, keep in mind that cell phone calls are not always clear. Please be patient as the 9-1-1 Calltaker is doing everything they can to assist you.
Why does my cell phone call 9-1-1 by accident?
Many of us use our cell phones, hang up, and set the cell phone in a holder or on the passenger seat. Many cell phones are pre-programmed to call 9-1-1 when a certain key is pressed. Be sure to lock your key pad so 9-1-1 is not accidentally dialed. However, if this does happen, stay on the line and advise that it was an accidental dial.
Can I text 9-1-1?
Do not try to text a message to 9-1-1. Text messaging is not available in Madison County. 9-1-1 can only receive callsfrom telephones, cell phones, or special telephones (TTY's used by people who have trouble hearing or speaking).
What if I can only communicate by TDD or computer?
The Emergency Communications 9-1-1 Center is equipped with TDD (Teletype Device for the Deaf) detectors which enable the 9-1-1 Calltaker's to communicate with TDD's from their workstations.
What happens if I don't speak English?
The Huntsville-Madison County 9-1-1 Systemprovide translation services for all languages. The Emergency Communications 9-1-1 Center has access to LanguageLine services providing translation for over 140 languages.
What happens if I hang up immediately after calling 9-1-1?
Many 9-1-1 hang-up calls are made by children playing with the telephone. Each time a 9-1-1 hang-up call is received, the 9-1-1 Calltaker will call back the phone number to determine if there is an emergency. If there is no answer on callback, law enforcement personnel will be dispatched to check the well-being of any persons at that location.
If, on callback, there is an answer, the 9-1-1 Calltaker will question the person who answers the phone to determine if an emergency exists. If a child answers the phone on a callback, the 9-1-1 Calltaker will request to speak to an adult to ensure everything is okay.
We ask that adults not punish children who call 9-1-1 when no emergency exists. This is an excellent opportunity to teach them when and how to call 9-1-1. If children are punished for calling 9-1-1, it may scare them from using it in the future should a legitimate emergency arise.
Helping Kids Understand How to Be a Responsible 9-1-1 Caller
What should you tell the 9-1-1 Calltaker?
The most important information the 9-1-1 Calltaker needs is the exact address or location. If you do not know the address, you should look around for a street sign or a store with a name on it so the 9-1-1 Calltaker can help the police, fire, or ambulance find you. Memorize important things about your home like your complete address. If you live in an apartment complex, know your building number, floor level, and apartment number. It is also helpful if you know your telephone number, and your parent's names.
What else can you do to help the 9-1-1 Calltaker?
Try to stay calm, answer the questions as well as you can, and follow the directions that the 9-1-1 Calltaker gives you. You will get help much faster if you can tell the 9-1-1 Calltaker everything that is happening and answer the questions so the right kind of help can be sent. Stay on the phone until the 9-1-1 Calltaker tells you to hang up.


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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Easy, Accurate Paper Piecing Templates
The centre diamonds are the same 3" size as the Seminole-pieced diamonds, and the outer diamond is the full 6" width of the border.
I made my own foundation paper piecing templates for these blocks. With 1/4" graph paper you don't even have to measure! Just count out 4 squares to the inch. I mark dots in all the corners, and then use a ruler to connect the dots. Easy!
Then I put my original in the copier, set the quality to draft, and run off as many as I like. The graph lines don't copy, just the darker pencil lines, so you get a very clean template. Old copiers used to distort the image slightly, so check your copies to make sure they are still exactly to scale. My Canon All-In-One prints them off perfectly.
I am also still using the Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper, which is so convenient! When I'm paper piecing triangles like this I start with oversized triangles rather than strips. This saves fabric, and it also keeps everything on the grain. The vellum paper makes it easy to be sure the triangles are in the right place before I sew them down. Vellum is a little more expensive, but because so many of my paper piecing plans involve half square triangles like this, I will probably keep using it.
Hopefully it will not be much longer before I get this top finished. I am sooo close!
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You make it look easy. Maybe one day I'll give it a go. I'm looking forward to seeing the result. It's a great concept.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Jillian! We're in our first official heat wave of the summer, so I haven't turned on the sewing machine for a few days. But the weather should break this weekend, and I'll finally get this top done then!ReplyDelete
You can find free graph paper in many sizes and shapes on the internet - which you can print for free. Also templates for hexagons for EPP. I print them out on light weight card stock. Can't wait to see the finished quilt top!ReplyDelete
Between the new situation with comment notifications, and my ongoing shoulder issue, I probably won't be able to reply to comments. But, I sincerely appreciate every one! Thanks so much for your visit!


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In 2009, New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof and his wife Sheryl WuDunn published Half the Sky, a heartbreaking overview of the many horrific ways women are devalued and discriminated against in the world today. This fall their documentary by the same title aired on Public Broadcasting Service. Bill Hybels, senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, invited Kristof to share the stage with him in lieu of a sermon during weekend services earlier this year. For 40 minutes, Willow churchgoers sat rapt in astonishment as Kristof recounted stories of women from his book. When he told about a woman suffering with a fistula who had been shunned by her village and left to die alone outside the camp where she had to fend off hyenas and drag herself across the desert to find medical care, the congregation collectively gasped. He went on to describe the Cambodian brothel where he bought two prostitutes in an attempt to rescue them from a life of sex slavery. Few people made it through the interview with dry eyes.
I met with Kristof in between services to discuss sex-selective abortions, one of the basest forms of "gendercide"—a term used to describe the deliberate extermination of girls and women—and what the church's role should be in ending this particular form of oppression.
How do you wake up Americans to the problem of gendercide when it's something that happens mostly in other countries?
It's hard to get people to care about 100 million missing females. I think it's a little easier to get them to care about one particular girl who is dying because her parents don't think it's important to feed a daughter or get healthcare to her. Once that pathway is cleared to care ...1
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Drop of luggage at Disney Hotel
by Kathy
"We are flying into Orlando at night and we are staying at the airport hotel that night. The next day we have reservations at the Grand Floridian. Since we aren't renting a car and check in isn't until three, we will be able to drop off our luggage?"
Kathy, absolutely, yes. Just go to bell services when you get there. In fact, they'll probably even ask you when you check in if you want, at the Grand Floridian, bell services is right there.
They'll probably ask you if you want to leave your luggage and you just leave your luggage with bell services. They will deliver it to your room and you go to the parks, you enjoy. Happens all the time. All the time. Not a factor at all. Very simple.
Dad's Bottom LineBottom line is, yeah. Just drop your luggage off with bell services at the Grand Floridian. When your room is ready or when you're ready to, when you're through in the parks, even if it's 11 o'clock at night. You go back to your room and you just call bell services and they'll bring it right up.


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A clean user interface
Customizable templates
Access to professional stock pictures
Collaboration tools
But those are just a few of the highlights. Let's dig into what makes Instapage so good at what it does.
Instapage Templates
Once you've chosen your template, then you'll be taken to the Instapage Template editor.
This is one place where Instapage actually shines. Its editor is one of the Best around, and with it you can fix the fonts, colours, and layouts to match your existing website or marketing materials.
The editor Is Totally drag and drop, so you can set any element Exactly where you want it to be inside the webpage. Using it, you can add:
Headlines & Paragraphs
Images and Videos
And it gets better.
Instapage's editor is Pixel Perfect, so Rather than having pre-defined Grids and placement choices to drag your components to, you can place them anywhere on the page you prefer.
As you drag your elements to various places, Instapage will exhibit Guidelines that will assist you distance and align all components accordingly.
And, because using a mobile-friendly layout is essential these days, Instapage lets you easily switch between desktop and mobile view to make sure everything is optimized and placed accordingly across all of the devices.
If need be, you can even edit your page directly from the mobile view.
The Way to Create A Landing Page
Because This is the epitome of that which Instapage does, I thought I'd take you Through the procedure of creating a landing page.
When you initially log into, you'll find a listing of All of the landing pages You've created. If this is the first, obviously, you won't have a lot to pull out of here.
Instead, select Create a Standard Page.
This will give you three choices: create a page from a template, an AMP page, or upload an Instapage file.
Most often, you are going to go the template route.
Do note that AMP webpages are designed for mobile, and Might be a Good path to go if you are designing a page especially for mobile use. These are made to load incredibly fast, but you are going to get this option if you are signed up for the Enterprise program.
For our purposes, we are going using a template.
When you choose to use an Instapage template, you'll be presented with All available templates.
That's 194 options, to be exact.
To make it easier, you can filter the templates by particular types Based upon the objective of your effort: Lead generation, direct gen (two-step), click-through, webinar pages, cellular app, and thank you page. WordPress Landing Page
Post Your Landing Page
When you're ready to print your webpage, you have a few options.
You can print it
A Customized domain name
A demo page
A customized domain is pretty self-explanatory. Simply enter in the domain You would love to print to. But beware, this one does need a modest technical know-how. Luckily, Instapage comprises a video to walk you through the process.
If you host a site on WordPress and want to print your landing page There, Instapage includes a plugin dedicated to doing exactly that.
This makes the process incredibly easy. Just log in your Instapage Account from your WordPress site and publish right there.
Publishing to Facebook is just as simple. Select the option and your Facebook page, and it will publish.
Or, If You Would like a full presentation of your webpage before it goes live, print it To Instapage's demonstration domain review.
As a bonus, you can download your landing pages straight to your computer for future use.
Other Features
Now let us take a look at the whistles and bells.
Instapage Includes a few added features that help separate from Another software out there.
Included in these are:
Instablocks — those are handy for times when you need to create multiple landing pages, but don't want to modify the fashion of the page. Rather than recreating your complete page, it will save your elements for you to be reused. You will have access to blocks made by Instapage or you may make your own.
Heatmaps — this is a very cool analytics feature that provides you insight to how users are interacting with your webpage. It tracks mouse movement, clicks, how far visitors scroll, and in which they spend time on the page. Notice: heatmaps are only available with the Optimizer program
A/B testing — In case you want to test different elements of your page, you can split test utilizing Instapage. Just duplicate your primary copy and produce a second copy with any changes to the text, pictures, CTAs, etc.. When you print your page, some will see the controller version and others are going to see the variant. Info on how each performs will be kept in your Instapage analytics department.
Analytics And Reporting
Of course, no top marketing software is complete with no committed analytics section.
Instapage is no exception, and this is actually one of its biggest Selling things.
The cool thing about Instapage is that it allows you to install Conversion goals directly in the editor, then track progress over time.
From the Editor, you'll find sections called Conversion Goals and Analytics at the right-hand menu.
In the Conversion Goals section, you can set Certain goals to track in Your own analytics.
From the Analytics segment, you can add Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, Tag manager, etc..
Then, when you check our Analytics section after you webpage is pushed Live, you will discover details about your page's conversion rate based on the targets you establish.
This is also where you'll find information regarding the performance of Your split evaluations, and you can also tweak the traffic split between the two test variations here.
You will also find a section that collects information on the leads each Page has collected.
Naturally, Instapage isn't without its defects, and it falls somewhat short Of its rivals in these areas:
The big one: price. Instapage is significantly more expensive than many of its competitors
Advanced features only available with costlier plans
Could have additional information, such as top performing webpages
Here's a rundown of all Instapage's most impressive attributes:
Pixel Perfect editor, along with a drag-and-drop editor that is extremely easy and intuitive to use
Mobile-responsive webpages
Easy integration
accessibility to heatmaps
Collaboration features for groups
Excellent customer support and help features
Now for the part you have all been waiting for: the price.
Instapage includes three pricing tiers.
The first, the Core plan, starts at $69.99/month also comprises most basic Features such as the mobile-responsive builder and Instablocks.
The next degree, Optimizer, starts at $99/month and gives you access to Unlimited A/B testing, heatmaps, and conversion goal monitoring.
And finally, the Team & Agency plan starts at $179/month and Includes 15 private sub-accounts and branded guide notifications.
Instapage does include a free 14-day trial, so you can test the waters To see if it's the fit for you.
Generally, most will benefit from the Optimizer plan.
While you can get away with the basic Core plan for simply designing and Publishing (amazing ) landing pages, the Optimizer gives you access to helpful tools such as heatmaps and A/B testing, which can help your overall conversion rate in the future.
Overall, Instapage is a Fantastic option for People Who need to put Together quick, landing pages that are professional.
It provides high-quality pages at a simple-to-use format, making ideal For novices and more experienced webpage designers alike.
And though its extra features will cost more, they definitely add to the experience. The usage of A/B testing and heatmaps will help guide your creation and plan, and conversion goal monitoring will inform you if you're on track.
Bottom line: If your Aim is better landing pages, you can't go wrong with Instapage. WordPress Landing Page
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Former St.John Fisher High School student Liam Moran, was delighted to have received two conditional offers to follow his dream of becoming a paramedic. At the beginning of his course Liam knew exactly what he wanted to be. Now, his dream of becoming a paramedic is coming true. He is now studying BSc (Hons Paramedic Science at Liverpool John Moores University. He hopes to gain employment within the NHS on completion of his course.


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The Parabolic SAR indicator was developed by Welles Wilder. He introduced this concept in his book "New Concepts on Technical Trading System". Although this indicator was introduced before the computer times, it got popular and it is widely used. SAR in Forex stands for "Stop and Reverse". As the name suggests it assess the momentum of price and probability of its reversing.
Structure of Parabolic SAR Indicator
On a Forex chart, this indicator consists of dots which are called Stop and Reverse Points (SAR). When the dots are located below the price the trend is bullish and when they are above the price the trend is Bearish. As soon as the dots touch the price, trend is reversed and dots change their placement. When SAR is making a curve it indicates the flat market.
Parabolic SAR Calculation
Calculation of Parabolic SAR depends on previous period's values. Only the Extreme Prices are taken into consideration and accelerating factor is used. SAR is calculated in advance. For example, tomorrow's SAR values can be calculated based on today's data. Mathematical Formula for its calculation is:
SAR=Current Period's Value
SARn=Next Period's Value
EP= Highest or Lowest Value(Highest in Uptrend and Lowest in Downtrend)
a=Accelerating Factor (By default it is set to 0.02 but can be changed manually)
When a new EP is recorded factor increases 0.02 times. Generally, the maximum value is set to 0.2 preventing it from getting too large. Normally it is 0.01 for stocks and 0.02 for commodities.
There are two anomalies in calculation of SAR:
- When Trend is Positive: SAR can't be above the two preceding period's low. In case it is higher, use the lower of the two instead.
- When Trend is negative: SAR can't be below the preceding two period's high. In case it is lower, use the higher of the two instead.
Parabolic SAR Signals
It is difficult to explain the calculations of SAR. But it is one of the simplest Forex indicators to be used on the chart. When SAR dots are above the price, it shows a downward trend. And it signals positive trend when the dots are below the price. Trend reversal is identified by SAR when the dots touch the price. These trend reversals can be taken as a major indicator to close the trades.
Parabolic SAR Trading Strategy
Parabolic SAR indicator should be used in combination with other Forex trend indicators like Bollinger Bands. When the market is bullish, dots will move upward irrespective of the actual prices. But as soon as the price touches the dots, the trend will reverse and dots will start moving in opposite direction. Trade should be opened just after few dots in opposite trend because the signal generated by this indicator is delayed.
When the trend of the dots is taking a curve, trade should be closed without waiting for the complete trend reversal. Otherwise, one may miss some profits waiting for complete reversal. As all the indicators which are dependent on moving average, SAR also has the probability of giving false signals when the market is flat.
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Several books this month. One reason is that I worked out part of why I can read the Cybook on the bus, and applied that to print books — I glance up for a second during the page-turn flash on the Cybook, and that helps minimise motion sickness. It's not the only thing going on there, but it's enough in combination with sitting over the back axle (thank you to micavity for the tip), that I've been able to read some print books as well. Thus I can grab a print book even if I've forgotten to load some new ebooks.
Oh, and I entered 600 books into LibraryThing this month…
Gerald Durrell: The Stationary Ark
James Blish: Mission to the Heart Stars
Harry Harrison: The men from PIG and ROBOT
James Anderson – The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy
An affectionate and funny spoof of the classic 1930s country house murder mystery, with a great many nods to the masters and mistresses. Rather too many characters and their independent but interlocking intrigues for me to keep track of what was going on, and the characters and their intrigues aren't quite interesting enough for me to not care about that. I'd probably have enjoyed it more if I'd read all of the classic mysteries alluded to. And I'm not convinced that it *is* possible to work it all out without guessing, even if I adored part of the solution to the primary mystery itself. I don't regret buying this, but I'm glad I paid remainder price rather than cover price.
LibraryThing entry
The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy (Burford Family Mysteries 1) at Amazon UK
The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy (Burford Family Mysteries 1) at Amazon US
John Carnell: New Writings in SF 10
Anthology series, with issue with 7 new-in-1966 stories, edited by John Carnell. To review later. [review]
WJ Burley: Wycliffe and the Winsor Blue
One in the long-running police procedural series. To review later. [review]
ETA: knew I'd forgotten one…
Harry Harrison: Plague from Space [review]


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CONCACAF Champions League Tickets
Football fans should free up their schedule as the CONCACAF Champions League is making its way to Sporting Park. At this arena, two of the greatest football franchises will compete for the big win. Prepare as CD Olimpia will be challenging the Sporting Kansas City at their home ground. To witness a riveting game that will give you a run for your money, all you need to do is purchase CONCACAF Champions League tickets.
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The upcoming game is a part of the CONCACAF Champions League, an annual football competition. The yearly game initiated back in 1962 and has been organized by CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football). This contest is known to present matches between top North American clubs. Currently it consists of twenty four football teams from the North American, Caribbean and the Central American zone. From Northern America, Canada brings in one club and Mexico and United States each bring in four clubs. From Central America, two clubs qualify from football federations of Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Gautama and Panama and one club from Belize and Nicaragua. From the Caribbean zone three teams qualify from the CFU Club Championship.
The current format for the CONCACAF Champions League game includes a total of eight groups that consists of three teams each. Matches are held and each winner from the eight groups qualifies for the quarterfinals. From the four teams, two advance towards the finals from which the CONCACAF Champions winner is chosen. Last year's winner for the CONCACAF Champions League was C.F. Monterrey who won against Santos Laguna with a score of 4-2. With this win, Monterrey was able to bag its third CONCACAF win.
Countries that have been able to present football teams to bag the greatest number of wins include Mexico on top with a whopping amount of twenty nine wins and fourteen runner-ups endings. Costa Rica lands in second place with six wins and five runner-ups, and El Salvador follows closely with three wins. Watch this year's qualifiers compete in a grueling display of skill and technique as Sporting Park invites audiences to watch the game live. Located in Kansas City, the soccer stadium was formerly known as the Livestrong Sporting Park. With space for over twenty five thousand people, the arena is a two hundred million dollar, state of the art football venue. Inaugurated in 2011, the venue is currently operated by Global Spectrum. In 2012, Sporting Park was named the "Venue of the Year" by TheStadiumBusiness Awards. It was also amongst the finalists of the "Sports Facility of the Year Award" and "New Venue Award".
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If Iggy Azalea, the Australian-born rapper-model, really wanted our attention today—September 9, 2013, the day Miley Cyrus licked a sledgehammer (and a bunch of other videos came out)—she would've had T.I. wear the pasties.
Instead, the video for "Change Your Life" entered the fray with Azalea emerging from a pool in bright-red nipple lids (not to mention lounging on a diving board in a nominally SFW gold chain mail top), and T.I. neglecting only a tie.
Still, this is a good time to check in with a potential new pop star who's hard to locate in the current firmament. Is she a pugnacious rapper, like Nicki Minaj? A utility provocateur, like Miley? The Lana Del Rey of rap (whatever that means, beyond pure amazingness)?
Here we see her morning dip, beauty rest with a baby tiger, hard night's work as chorus girl—and a choose-your-own-adventure set of endings in which she both cracks open a briefcase of cash on a vintage (and apparently highly flammable) Mercedes and gets hauled off in handcuffs in a suit that's about 65 percent more revealing than T.I.'s.
Whaddya think? Pure fire? Flash in the pan? You know where to put your comments.


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JUNIOR (2019): Ranked in the top five of four major statistical categories including home runs (3rd-5), triples (t-3rd-2), sacrifice flies (t-3rd-3) and slugging percentage (5th-.427) … closed out his season with 23 hits, including a pair of multi-hit games at Virginia Tech (Feb. 24), where he finished 2-for-4 with an RBI, home run and a run scored, as well as a 2-for-4 performance versus Wake Forest (March 26) after a 2-for-4 outing with three RBI, two runs, one triple and one double … put together his first of two six-game hit streaks between March 22-March 30, which included meetings with Mercer, Wake Forest and Western Carolina … second six-game hitting streak spanned from April 13-April 20 when the Spartans took on George Mason, Campbell and Samford … enjoyed his first multi-RBI game of the season against Mercer (March 22), recording two as he finished 1-for-2 from the plate … came through with a three-RBI performance against Wake Forest (March 26), his most single-game RBI of the season … third multi-RBI game of the season came against George Mason (April 14), which included a home run … had 12 extra-base hits on the season (five doubles, two triples, five home runs).
PRIOR TO UNCG: Played at the College of Central Florida for two seasons and batted .283 with 10 home runs, seven doubles and 31 RBIs in his sophomore season … batted .327 with nine home runs, 18 doubles, 47 RBIs and four stolen bases and pitched four innings with a 2.25 ERA with four strikeouts in his freshman season.
PERSONAL: He is the son of Donna and David Flores and is majoring in biology.