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I was recently given the opportunity to receive a box from Five Four Club clothing for men to review, I was pretty stoked about getting this box...I have really been wanting to find new boxes for my hubby as well as showcase some of the men's boxes available for my readers as well so this was PERFECT and well, hubby needed some "up to date" clothes...
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Five Four Club, let me do a little explanation before we dive into this box
When you join Five Four Club you will fill out a style quiz that is simple but gets to the nitty gritty of what your man likes and his sizes in various items. The box could include anything from clothing,shoes, jackets and accessories from the in house Five Four brand of up to date clothing styles for your man.
so what comes in the box you ask? well that depends and will varies from month to month.... Five Four Club uses a "point system" to determine the quantity of items that will actually be in the box (points are based on the dollar value in general of a certain type of article) I will list the "points breakdown" below... all boxes are guaranteed to be valued at over $100 no matter how many items are actually in the box in the box ....with me so far???
All packages are made up of a point system. For $60/month, you are given 10 points. Each product category has a set point value. The following is the breakdown. Every month you will receive a package comprised of items that will equal up to 10 points. All packages will give you an automatic discount up to 75% off of retail.
- 8 points = jackets
- 6 points = denim, pants, shorts, shoes, sweatshirts, knit jackets, sunglasses, cardigans, bags
- 4 points = polos, button downs, lightweight sweatshirts, long sleeve henleys, pullover sweaters
- 2 points = fashion tees, graphic tees & short sleeve henleys
- 1 points = socks
This was our first peek into the box (I actually waited and opened this with hubby...what a good wife I am )
Five Four Demim/Twill shorts (style name Venice ) $50.00
These are really nice shorts, I have taken several pictures so you can see the details on the shorts and see the quality for yourself as well.I really like the color of these, they will go with just about anything and can be worn with a nice button down shirt (perhaps for church, or a T shirt for backyard BBQs) Although they are denim
View # 2 the rear view
view # 3 front view
view #4 cuff of leg has the logo on it as well
the sleeve is cuffed and has a button (very detailed stitching with the little "pucker like needle work")
this is the back of the shirt across the shoulders, again the stitching is very detailed
Our Five Four men's box this month was valued at $115, the cost of the box is typically $60.00 so as you can see this box is well worth the money. Not sure if I mentioned this yet, but you can skip a month at any time...gotta love an account that you can pause when you don't need more clothing ,or just don't need to spend the money.. In addition to the monthly clothing subscription they have an online store and you get "member pricing" by signing up as well and they seem to be pretty considerable discounts from what I can tell so far!
My hubby and I were very happy with his first Five Four box, this is going to be a great way to add some variety into his wardrobe without having to talk him into going shopping...it's a win/win!
so if you want to sign your guy up for Five four Club (or yourself if you are a man) then just click on the link (please let them know the dragon slayer mommy sent you) ------Five Four Clothing
****this box was provided at no cost for review purposes, all thoughts and opinions are my own (or in this case my hubby's as well) I was not compensated for my review, this post may contain affiliate links****


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Owners of small companies, with annual revenues ranging from $2 million to $10 million, often undertake the process of selling their business themselves. Many have built these operations from scratch with the help of their can-do attitudes and take-charge personalities. An owner that leads his or her own mergers & acquisitions (M&A) process, however, faces difficult challenges throughout all stages of a deal. His or her focus really needs to be on continuing to run the business (if still active in the company), and to consider the variety of options available when selecting an acquirer.
In this article we'll take you through the stages a business owner must go through to find the best buyer for a small company.
The Beginning
To avoid business disruption, maintain confidentiality, professionalize the process and maximize dollar value for the company, owners often outsource the M&A process to an intermediary.
With the right M&A representative acting on behalf of the seller, owners can concentrate on operational continuity while occasionally being tasked to provide operational, financial and related information to facilitate the process. With the seller's acquisition/partnership preferences in hand, the intermediary initially focuses on reaching out to operating companies and financial investors to communicate the company's selling interest. The intermediary also has an important role in filtering through the initial interested parties, and presenting a few select choices to the owner. At this stage, the intermediary should be able to convey both the pros and cons of each group that have made the initial cut.
A proper filtering process saves the business owner a tremendous amount of time. There is typically only one final buyer (as opposed to selling the business piecemeal). As such, sellers must ensure that sensitive information is not disclosed to potential competitors, and should outline an approval process when dealing with entities in the same sector or industry. Typically, owners have a strong knowledge of their competitors, and will know outright with whom they would consider partnering.
Buyer Considerations
Acquisition interest from operating companies deserves consideration time. If a complementary fit exists, the acquiring company may pay a higher acquisition price for anticipated revenue and cost synergies once the buyout is complete.
Management and Employees
The acquiring company can also bring in its own management to run the seller's business, freeing up the owner to completely exit from operations. An acquirer may also be in the position to further professionalize various parts of the seller's business, and to provide additional channels in which the target company can sell its products and services.
Owners should use this time to assess their current employees' job security, for when/if an operating company takes over. Sellers will often negotiate employment contracts for select employees as an act of loyalty for their service to the company or owner.
The seller should understand the potential buyer's motivations for acquiring the company and negotiate accordingly. Obviously, the more value drivers there are for the acquiring operating company - access to new markets, products, brands, services, capacity, favorable customers, etc. - the more it should be willing to pay. Therefore, the price the seller could receive from such a party could be much higher than from a buyer with purely investment aims, such as a private equity buyer.
Small Businesses
When it comes to acquiring small companies, financial investors will typically require the owner to stay on and run the business for a specified timetable, either until a second sale down the road, or until a new manager can be transitioned in. This kind of deal structure often calls for the owner to sell a portion of his or her equity stake in the business, while allowing the owner to run the company based on agreed-upon roadmaps. Such a recapitalization enables the owner to get a "second bite of the apple." That is, the owner can receive a second payday after a few years by selling the remainder of the equity stake in a secondary transaction.
Company Culture Considerations
For both operating and financial buyers, sellers must not ignore the critical area of cultural compatibility. An operating company that is filled with layers of bureaucratic "red tape" may sap the energy and morale of an upstart, more innovative company. A demanding, hands-on financial investor also may clash with a proven entrepreneur who wishes to maintain control in executing growth initiatives. Cultural fit involves top-to-bottom chemistry, with reasonable, mutual expectations of accommodation in operations and "soft interactions."
While sellers are attracted to the highest bid price offered for their company, many choose a lower acquisition price due to cultural chemistry, geographic proximity, and/or an affinity for the acquiring company's management, products and services, reputation, or simply its way of doing business. Sellers often gravitate toward acquirers that have a proven operating track record, that have solid managers and leaders, and that get along with a diverse set of constituents, including employees, customers, suppliers and investors.
Financing Considerations
Sellers should also consider the tax implications of an asset versus a stock sale. While stock sales typically result in long-term capital gains, asset sales can trigger a reclassification of gains into ordinary income, which will likely lead to a higher taxation event. Financial contingencies can also affect whether a deal will move forward. While operating companies and established private equity firms have the necessary financial capacity to fund the close of a transaction, high net worth investors and management-led buyouts may lead to deal killers down the road because the proposed acquirer cannot obtain the full amount of capital needed to fund the deal.
Parting Thoughts
Owners who sell their companies must assess a variety of factors in choosing the next round of managers and investors who will run their business. Having invested a significant portion of their life and wealth in a company means sellers will evaluate operational and cultural fits, in addition to the acquisition price offered. If the owner wishes to stay on with the business, agreement on go-forward plans, and their reasonableness, are critical to ensure a successful partnership between the newly combined operations. The M&A process requires left-brained analysis; sellers will benefit greatly from correctly assessing soft issues and from having appropriate "gut checks."


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In aromatherapy, carrier oils are often used to dilute essential oils when applied topically. There are several options for carrier oils, each with their own benefits. Read to learn which carrier oils are most suited for your own unique needs.
Not only is it one of the cheapest essential oils available, but lemon also has several benefits and uses that make this oil a must-have. Continue reading to see the many ways lemon essential oil can benefit you.
Traditional Chinese herb names have been compiled over thousands of years. Here is a helpful chart for students, herbalists, and practitioners who want a quick reference for Chinese herb translations.
The benefits of using essential oils and how to get started. Essential oils are nothing new; they have been around for centuries upon centuries and can confer many health benefits to the user. Given their newfound popularity, now is the perfect time to start using essential oils.
I examine the traditional uses of honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua) in the treatment of colds and influenza, and its efficacy against COVID-19 or coronavirus. The Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas Yin Chiao San and Shuang Huang Lian feature honeysuckle, as does the Western supplement Airborne®.
Amaltas or cassia fistula is an Indian medicinal tree that is used in Ayurvedic medicine. Learn about the amaltas tree and its many health benefits...
Clay has been used medicinally since ancient times. Scientists have discovered that some types of clay have health benefits for humans and animals.
Essential oils are very commonly used, unfortunately, there is a lot to consider when assessing what oil company to choose. First of all what tests are being used and what claims do they make, as well as how pure are their oils really.
This article is about the history and origins, aromatherapy benefits, health properties and other uses of jasmine essential oil, together with some details of how to use it, and contra-indications.
Acupressure is a simple and effective alternative therapy that helps resolve health issues safely. Learn about pressure point therapy for migraines and headaches in this article.
You've probably heard the claim that essential oils have the highest "frequency" of any substance on earth and that this frequency is between 52 and 580 MHz. Here's why that claim is false, pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo.
Reflexology is thought to have been around since the Bronze Age and is now a well-known and well-respected complementary therapy. But does it work? And if so, how?
With winter bringing with it dreary weather and dark skies, you may find yourself feeling down and gloomy. Help boost your winter depression with these top 5 essential oils.
What are the health benefits of reflexology? Does it work and is it safe? Read my personal experience of receiving treatment from a reflexologist. This alternative therapy could help you too!
Essential oils and diffuser kit offered by Gurunanda for $19.99 reportedly undergoes analysis by essential oil chemist Dr. Robert Pappas.
Burning sage should be done to keep you and your environment balanced. It promotes a peaceful state of being and clears negative energy. Think of it as "spiritual house cleaning."
Essential oils can be used to treat depression naturally; aromatherapy is a safe and gentle way to improve mood and balance emotions.
The Appalachian Mountains held many secrets unknown to outsiders. The ways of healing were not from doctors and hospitals, but from the women who lived in the mountains and learned from their ancestors, nature, and the Cherokee people.
Do you have a fear of injections? Why not try a natural pain-relieving therapy instead? Hand reflexology, applied specifically to the tooth reflex, can relieve toothache pain.
You may have encountered thin layers of tissue somewhat like plastic wrap when handling raw meat—that is fascia, a contiguous network of connective tissue that can be found throughout the body.
In traditional Chinese medicine, energy is believed to flow through specific pathways of the body known as meridians. This article explains the 12 major meridians and their corresponding roles in your health.
I was introduced to Acupucture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in two stages in London in 2000. Since then, I have been an avid user and introduced many who suffered pain to the effective cure it is.
Create your own zero-stress environment with a combination of music, dim light, and scent with the rejuvenating benefits of an essential oil diffuser.
Reliable information is available on the toxic components and effects of essential oils. Side effects, injuries, and deaths have been reported from their use, both internally and topically.
Scents have a multitude of gifts. They can transport us to another time if we smell something that reminds us of fond childhood memories, they can be used medicinally to help relieve symptoms of illness, they can refresh the space around us and even simply remind us of a person we love.
Gulkand is a ancient Indian preparation that has been used in Paan - the traditional Indian digestive and mouth freshener. It also has many other health benefits.
Looking for a natural but effective skin care oil? Rosehip (rose hip) essential oil is a proven reducer of fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. Discover the many health benefits of using rose hips.
Triphala churna is considered to be a solution for all diseases. Find out more about what it contains, its health benefits, and how you can use it.
The neem tree, also called the Wonder Tree, has extraordinary medicinal qualities. Don't ignore the benefits of nature—learn how to use neem to help your stomach, skin, and hair!
Essential oils can be a powerful tool to help ease a number of respiratory issues when used aromatically. Continue reading to see how essential oils and aromatherapy can help you breathe easier and help fight allergies.
Reflexology works. Looking at it with Western logic, it shouldn't work—how can a foot massage cure the pain in your neck, shoulder, or hip? But reflexology worked for me.
A basic description of what constitutes an essential oil and how to use them. Learn which 5 are easily found for under $10.
Lavender essential oil has a most pleasant aroma. Many consider it to be one of the most versatile essential oils out there as you can use it for so many different purposes.
Recent research shows that the mushroom Ganoderma Lucidum has healing properties for the mitigation and prevention of common ailments.
With the many stressors of everyday life, our brains can become clouded and overwhelmed with anxiety. Thankfully, essential oils can be very beneficial to help alleviate stress and give us a lovely pick-me-up. Here are 4 unique and beautiful blends to help relieve anxiety and depression.
Many people are flocking to acupuncture, and health insurance companies are covering it more and more. What are the secrets of this alternative healing technique, and does it really work?
Can acupuncture help with your fertility issues? In some countries, acupuncture has been used for centuries as a means to help women fall pregnant.
Essential Oils have special healing properties and were the first known perfumes in ancient times. People have forgotten that natural plants and flowers contain powerful medicine for us.
Using essential oils does not have to break your budget. There are countless blends that use inexpensive oils that offer many benefits. Continue reading to see which blends are the cheapest and how you can enjoy aromatherapy without breaking the bank.
When my baby continued to have reoccurring colds, I relied on Ayurvedic medicine and personal experience to restrict fruits and vegetables that are known to enhance cooling in the body.
Copaiba essential oil has received lots of attention in the essential oil community because of the many benefits this oil gives. Read this article to learn more about the aromatic and topical benefits of this amazing oil.
Essential oils have been used for a wide variety of wellness applications dating as far back as the Egyptian era. The Egyptians were some of the first to use aromatic essential oils extensively in food preparation, beauty treatment, religious ceremony, and medical practice.
Applied kinesiology is based on the premise that the brain knows everything about the body. Providers use muscle testing to assess problems in the body and to determine treatment needs.
This article sets forth uses of lavender oil in aromatherapy and as a healing plant, and explains how lavender is used in aromatherapy and aromatherapy products.
I must say right from the beginning that I love sweetgrass! More often than not, I have a braid or two with me. I love the fresh and sweet smell it has; it reminds me of a particular scent from my childhood . . .
Diffusing essential oils is a great way to make your home smell of common fall fragrances without using harsh chemicals that may irritate those with sensitive respiratory tracts. Read to learn which essential oils can give your home a wonderful, natural aroma throughout the fall season.
Lavender essential oil has many benefits and uses, making it one of the most popular oils. Continue reading to see how this oil can improve your mood, sleep, and even help with skin health!
Date Palm Tree, the tree of life since ancient time produces not just date fruits for its health benefits but also as medicine & materials for construction. Some of these uses may even surprise you
This article explains the different patterns of spleen qi deficiency and the dietary approaches to treat them. The included food lists offer a wide variety of options for maintaining a healthy diet.
Symbolism is an integral part of Feng Shui practice. Understanding the meaning of these objects, and how to incorporate them into home and work, will help bring good fortune into your life.
Essential oils are a natural way to improve our health. In order to have the best results, you need to know which oils help what and how to use it! Here are a list of the top essential oils that boost the immune system.
Over time I have found ways to deal with dyspnea using natural remedies rather than having to immediately turn to an inhaler. These also help me with the fatigue. These natural remedies include essential oils.
Reflexology, at least in its mechanics, acts as a type of deep tissue massage that includes trigger-point therapy. It is useful in many types of muscle, nerve, and joint conditions.
Shen energy is the energy of the heart in Taoist TCM theory. Heart energy is nourished by energy from the liver, and in turn, it nourishes the spleen. Heart energy personifies your passions.
Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils has gained major popularity among all age groups because of its effectiveness in treating various kind of ailments and its various methods of application. Essential oils are commonly used in baths, teas, massage oils, inhalants, and diffusers.
Tea tree essential oil is one of the best oils for treating and preventing illness because of its powerful antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is also a great oil for skin health. Continue reading to see how tea tree essential oil can benefit you.
Learn all about Chyawanprash, an ancient Ayurvedic herbal remedy. A well-tested formula for promoting health, wellness, youthfulness and longevity.
The concentrated power of essential oils meets the money-driven world of multi-level marketing in a deceptive mix that puts your well-being at risk. Is it actually safe to ingest essential oils?
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Not only do essential oils have a vast number of medical benefits, but they are also great for making your own natural personal care and beauty products. Here are 20 essential oil uses for your body, skin, hair, nails, and teeth.
If you suffer from chronic aches and pains then acupuncture may be right for you. Learn what to expect at your first appointment, and reduce your anxiety about seeking alternative treatments.
Acupressure is a totally safe, effective, and no-cost alternative health treatment. You can benefit from acupressure by performing it on yourself.
Essential oils provide a wealth of improvements for you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Here are 8 essential oil blend recipes for you to try.
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Lavender is a beautiful plant with many benefits. Here is a summary of the top five benefits of lavender.
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Aromatherapy is a practical natural therapy that can be beneficial to our general health and well-being and can ease symptoms of illness, reduce stress, and boost moods.
Getting enough sleep is very important for maintaining optimal health. However, many have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. Many essential oils have natural calming abilities that can help promote sleep when diffused.
Learn how to make your own immunity-boosting defense essential oil using these simple instructions. Making your own blends is a good alternative to purchasing them from multi-level marketers.
Essential oils have been around for more than 5000 years. They have been used to heal, boost the immune system, and make homemade recipes.
A report by the Atlantic Institute of Aromatherapy sheds light on injuries and adverse effects relating to essential oils. This article also discusses the influences involved in the industry.
Aromatherapists are greatly indebted to Ibn Sina since his invention of steam distillation enabling others to acquire the natural oils of plants.
Spring kicharee is a soup or porridge-like dish rich with healing herbs and spices. In Chinese medicine, it is ideal for "wood types" and pulling out "dampness." It is beneficial for people with hypothyroidism and anyone who wants to lose weight.
Oregano is a well-known food seasoning, but many people don't know about the various health benefits of the oil of oregano. There are several therapeutic uses of this oil that have been used for thousands of years. Here are 12 health benefits of oregano oil you will want to know.
Panikoorka, an antipyretic, is popularly used in South Indian states to alleviate coughs and colds in children. The herb is also used to treat a variety of health problems in both children and adults.
There are many benefits of orange oil. This versatile and aromatic essential oil can be used in everyday life. The citrusy smell is invigorating and refreshing.
Spleen qi deficiency is a very common condition in the United States, and is likely due to the Standard American Diet (SAD) and poor eating habits. The spleen, in traditional Chinese medicine, is considered the main digestive organ.
Lemongrass essential oil is a popular oil because of its versatility and affordability. Continue reading to see how lemongrass essential oil can help improve your mood, reduce pain and help with respiratory health.
Reflexology uses massage to target specific areas of the feet and hands. This technique sends direct signals to the nervous, circulation, and respiratory systems.


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Lingerie Football League – where women play in their underwear
Jem McCarron
WVoN co-editor
It's half time at an American football game and the opportunity for two teams of professional sports women to show that they can play tackle football as well as any of the men.
In their underwear.
Lingerie Football League (LFL) sounds like the sort of thing a teenage boy would dream up in his bedroom. Well, it seems that some boys never grow up.
Fourteen attractive women go head-to-head in full-contact tackle American football wearing shoulder pads, helmets, elbow pads, knee pads, bras, panties and garters. Yes. You read right, garters, bras and panties.
Lingerie Bowl made its debut as half time entertainment at the 2004 Super Bowl and has been growing in popularity ever since.
The LFL was founded in 2009 by Mitch Mortaza, a former contestant on Blind Date with convictions for drunk driving and public intoxication.
Twelve teams play regularly throughout autumn and winter and it's big business, drawing large crowds on pay-for-view, with the associated advertising opportunities.
MTV2 aired game highlights in 2010 and is carrying full games including some live matches this season.
Mortaza is planning to expand into five Canadian cities in 2012, into Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide in 2013, and Barcelona, Frankfurt, Rhein, Manchester and Dublin in 2014.
As feminist groups struggle to address gender imbalance, the growing popularity of LFL is dismaying, as is the lack of opposition to the game's 'uniform'.
Abbie Sullivan, 25, who plays for Cleveland Crush, defends the LFL against criticism that their uniform is harmful to women.
"Just because we play in the LFL does not mean we promote promiscuity. We are smart females. We are athletes who take care of our bodies. We are the total package. It's about football and we're actually pretty good at it."
Her colleague, Marija Condric, 23, says: "Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Sit down and watch. You'll forget what we are wearing and you will be thinking about how hard that girl got hit on that last play."
The LFL has players sign a contract stating they have 'no objection to providing services involving Player's accidental nudity'.
When Tommy Craggs at Deadspin challenged LFL on this, and the fact that despite being 'extremely profitable' LFL players are not paid in 2009, the official response was:
"… they become instant sports celebrities in their towns and make life-long memories/friendships. The league also covers all travel, meals, hotels, equipment, wardrobe etc. I challenge you to find another women's pro football league that has this level of benefit for its players."
Yet the Bleacher Report, in a picture slideshow talking about why LFL is better than National Football League (NFL), concludes with:
"I saved the best and most obvious choice for last. The ladies of the LFL are absolutely gorgeous and every game they run around jumping on top of each other in almost nothing but their bras and panties….In the LFL wardrobe malfunctions are quite common and happen on a regular basis. What's not to love?"
How is this not harmful to women? Is the wearing of lingerie really the only way to get people interested in women's football?
And how likely is it that, as the idea becomes more 'acceptable', they will be able to wear more clothes? Isn't the opposite in fact true: that this is actually damaging to women trying to make headway in these male dominated areas?
What TV channels will show sportswomen playing fully clothed, what stadium will host genuine women's football when they can make a mint from hot girls playing in their bras and panties?
If all this wasn't enough to get your blood boiling, LFL has made it into the news recently for other reasons.
Given the lack of protective clothing and lighter helmets worn by LFL players in order to display their 'natural attributes', safety on the pitch is a common concern and quality training is essential to protect the team members from injury.
When players for the new Canadian team, Toronto Triumph, raised concerns about the lack of experience of their coaching team their requests were met with what appears to be little more than scorn.
Following an exchange of emails between the head coach Don Marchoine, Mortaza and the team, the only experienced coach and four players were sacked, prompting a further sixteen team members to leave in protest.
"In addition to not being properly prepared to play, we didn't have the right equipment. It just felt like there wasn't any regard for our safety. Something just wasn't right." said former track star, Tanja Reid-Matlock.
LFL denies that this spells the end of their move into Canada and auditions to replace the team have already been arranged.
Then, in a jaw-dropping statement that has raised some concerns, but not nearly enough, the LFL announced plans to create a Youth League.
Their website statement talks about how they have raised the profile of women playing tackle football and hope to continue that work with children.
Inherently, the LFL firmly believes that girls want to play football too, now the league is taking measures to insure many generations of young ladies have the "opportunity".
The opportunity to play football in their underwear.
They even wrote to Paris Jackson, Michael Jackson's 13-year-old daughter, her school football team's only girl, asking her to be spokesperson for the league. According to the Daily Mail a family insider said Paris' grandmother, Katherine Jackson, was furious.
"A teenage spokeswoman for a lingerie league? That's just creepy and downright offensive."
Jessica Hopkins, a Seattle Mist player, told Tonya Mosley at NWCN.com that she hopes the youth teams will forge a new path and maybe one day girls won't have to wear lingerie to get people interested.
The clue is in the statement "have to wear". What on earth will this teach young women?
All of this is made more concerning by the fact that this isn't going on in some seedy back room, this is well and truly in the mainstream.
Is this really the only way women's tackle football can get noticed? Do we really want to stand by and let this exploitation be exported across the world?
In a piece suggesting the LFL should come to Boston, Ryan Durling writes on Bostinnovation:
"This isn't an argument to see more scantily-clad women in public settings …nor is it an endorsement of a product that's built upon a gimmick – but if the (Boston) Blazers can offer lap dances at halftime, what's the shame in women playing football in what are essentially glorified bikinis?"
When faced with 'logic' like that, words fail me.


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This time with a lot of hair color trends for spring / summer 2015. The full color, with a distinctive style with bright and shining. As we saw in the model with the model of platinum blonde hair and jet black, and there is also the memorable style fluorescent lamps. But many are choosing and Ronze blonde model looks slightly red. We see this summer 2015 hair.
Spring is the season where we will show the best in style, especially the goal to attract attention, as it can change the image or simply making improvements to our appearance. We know that when the season which makes the women must perform a full style, they will definitely improve the shape of the hair first. When a woman changes hair color, they want her to perform with the latest trends for summer 2015 hair.
Many new trend in summer 2015 hair, as blond and brown shades from platinum blonde to blonde, roses, and there is also called strawberry blonde, to brown, reddish brown and bronde.
Summer 2015 hair is the year for Ronze , a particular color red, whose name is derived from the fusion of red bronze. As we can see Emma Stone and Rooney Mara are very elegant with this hairstyle.
There is another hair is pixelated. This hair style was introduced by Revlon very smooth.
And there's more of pastel and neon colors in summer 2015 hair


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The young adult (YA) and new adult (NA) genres are fairly new in the publishing industry, and not all literary agents are interested in these genres.
That's why our team put together this list of young adult and new adult literary agents that are currently accepting submissions from authors.
If you're not familiar with the differences between new adult and young adult books, you should research these genres online in more detail before you go about contacting a literary agent.
Make sure your book actually fits the genre, or your chances of landing an agent will be slim to none.
If you need help with writing a query letter or how to go about contacting a literary agent, make sure to read our free guide on how to get a literary agent.
List of Young Adult and New Adult Literary Agents
Here's our list of literary agents now accepting submissions for YA and NA.
1. Christopher Schelling
Agency Link: www.selectricartists.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.selectricartists.com/submit
2. Suzie Townsend
Agency Link: www.newleafliterary.com
Personal Website: https://suzietownsend.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/suzie-townsend
3. Joanna Volpe
Agency Link: www.newleafliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/joanna-volpe
4. Kerry Sparks
Agency Link: www.lgrliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.lgrliterary.com/how-to-submit
5. Russel Galen
Agency Link: www.sgglit.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.sgglit.com/submission
6. Jennifer Udden
Agency Link: www.bgliterary.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.mswishlist.com/agent/suddenlyjen
7. John Cusick
Agency Link: www.johnmcusick.com
Personal Website: www.johnmcusick.com
Manuscript Wishlist: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/john-cusick
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Following yesterday's trailer-for-a-trailer, the full thing has arrived – premiering in the middle of a repeat of Parallel Universe on Dave. Interestingly, there's a few shots from the teaser that aren't in the trailer, most notably the crashed ship that may or may not be the Nova 5, or at least another ship from the same fleet. But what do we have in this forty second bundle of joy? Watch it on Youtube below, then read our shot-by-shot analysis.
We start in full letterboxed glory with a very wide shot of Red Dwarf…
…which then dissolves into…
…Red Dwarf flying past an astronomically improbable triple solar system. Meanwhile, Rimmer's picking up life signs in Corridor Beta 12. The rapid fire sequence that follows breaks down like this:
Torches searching through a foggy school assembly hall.
A wobbly POV shot of a red light at the end of a tunnel.
Lister, Cat and Kryten edging along a dark and gloomy location – dark and gloomy seem to be the bywords for the promotional material so far, and this seems to be the same scene that the second cast photo was taken from.
Then a big old spaceship! It's a lovely build, and from the handful of frames we glimpse here, it seems like the composition of the effects shots has really stepped up a gear from Series X. It would appear that there are in fact three similar-looking ships in this shot; a further two are just about visible at the bottom of the frame.
Next, a glimpse of our old friend: the massive scary fuck-off robot. It really is a stunning design. Now, it's not clear whether the crew are hiding from and/or hunting down him in this sequence; it could be that shots from several different episodes have been mixed together for the purposes of this trailer.
Next, a brief shot of a shutter closing, before…
…we return to Corridor Beta 12, as Lister announces that that's where they are. The "south entrance", specifically. The bigger sign to the right reads "Beta 12"
Cut back to Rimmer, who informs the others that they should be able to see the life forms he's detected. This gives us a decent look at his station in Starbug's cockpit, complete with classic spinny wireframe animation on one of the monitors. It is indeed very blue indeed here; the mood matching the atmospheric lighting of the location footage.
The following sequence has Rimmer frantically directing the crew to avoid the life forms, while the visuals alternate between further shots of them, and various threatening things. I won't bother detailing the repetitive shots, but here are the other bits:
A shadowy profile shot of Ol' Scary Bugger.
A different armed baddy, in a red-tinted pumphouse-looking location. It's been pointed out that the costume looks to be recycled from the piss-poor Doctor Who episode The Rings of Akhaten. I'm glad that other people spotted that, as I can't remember ever having seen that character before, but hopefully the costume isn't cursed or anything.
Then, an extremely brief shot of some water bursting out from something. It kind of reminds me of the smashed snowglobe from Rimmer's death video.
A much closer shot of the big scary thing shows us a little more detail in his face. Above his piranha-like teeth are what appear to be piranha-like eyes. He also has a handy music stand attached to his chest.
Before long, Lister realises that the life forms Rimmer is referring to could well be the three of them. It definitely raised a small chuckle in my living room, although I did see it coming. It's futile to try and extrapolate the quality or style of humour we'll see in the series from the trailers – the best jokes in Red Dwarf are too intricate for such a medium anyway – but I'm glad that there were jokes on show, as the promo material so far has been showcasing the effects-heavy sci-fi stuff far more than the sit-com element. I like that the setup of Rimmer directing the mission from afar is back, following Back To Reality and indeed Back To Earth.
Next up, the opening theme tune kicks in and it's montage time, with lots of little visual snippets, presumably taken from all across the series.
Some sort of sonic boom emerging behind Starbug as it speeds away from a planet. I'm not quite sure about the compositing on this one – again, very hard to tell from such a short shot – but the model itself looks lovely.
Then a good old nameplate shot. Those with a better eye for these things than me will have to tell us whether this is reused from X, or a brand new shot.
Your man from Doctor Who in his red room again, but now firing a gun…
…seemingly at Lister, as the sparks fly past his head from a pipe to his right.
This is followed by a standard Cat noise… but who's that on the left, sashaying away from frame? It's impossible to tell if it's one of our crew in a different costume, or if it's a guest character of whatever age, gender or species. But from the way they're moving, could this possibly be another Cat?
Starbug crashing beautifully onto a beautiful sandy landscape. This appears to be the scene from that behind-the-scenes shot; if so, I guess this answers the question of whether it was sand or snow.
Rimmer being dragged to the ground by a mysterious blue light!
Another new spaceship exploding! The camera appears to shake from the shockwaves, which is a lovely touch.
Kryten being shot in the forehead with blowpipe darts, while Rimmer balances a bazookoid on his shoulder!
Rimmer being spirited away! He's certainly being put through the ringer this series.
Starbug flying through some kind of space station / giant landing bay / death star, while everything explodes around it! This is impressive. The range of different effects shots signals yet another step up from last time; the only actiony bits in X all came from The Beginning, but as far as we can tell, there's going to be good stuff throughout XI.
Cat and Lister – who's clutching some important paperwork – getting shot in the back! Another impression I'm getting from this trailer is that there's going to be a lot more dangerous situations and antagonists this time round. I could be wrong – you could probably get the same impression if you were to cut a trailer for X that just had Sim Crawford, Pree and the Dominator – but from this and the synopses, it seems that the crew are going to be in a lot of peril, in a Series V and VI type way.
Then we've got another joke, which Rimmer sets up whilst wearing a rather fetching hard-light-blue dressing gown. I see he's kept his battleplan timetable from The Beginning. It has no practical purpose any more, but from a character point of view, maybe he's kept it to remind him of the lessons he learned that day?
Lister delivers the punchline whilst enjoying a delicious 99, with his Jim Bexley Speed photo prominently on display. The gag is a good quickie, which will presumably be analysed to death over the next few weeks until all the humour is sucked out of it.
There's just one more shot of debris falling around the crew – interestingly, the only shot of the four of them together in the trailer – before a nicely designed endboard:
But yeah, I probably could have done without "Smegtember". This is taken from the Youtube clip; the broadcast version simply says "coming soon". TV trailers tend to leave the dates off until they're more like a couple of weeks away. Insert standard comments about the start date and "exclusive to Dave" here.
Overall, it most certainly does the job. It's exciting, it's impressive and it gives the impression that Series XI is taking Red Dwarf to places it's never been before. The glimpses of mysterious places and characters are incredibly intriguing, and the effects shots in both the teaser and the trailer look fantastic. My only major criticism is that the grade seems very very dark in places, which I'm not sure is ideal for an audience comedy. But the trailer could easily be unrepresentative of the series, so I'm trying not to make judgement calls until we've seen the full episodes.
So, what details have we missed? Let us know in the comments and we may discuss your small points in tomorrow's DwarfCast.
ADDITIONAL: Mere moments after hitting publish, a different cut of the trailer was broadcast on Dave. It omits the Rimmer-detecting-life-forms stuff, starting with the Starbug shot. But at the end, instead of the nostril joke, there's a snippet of a scene where Kryten, Lister and Rimmer are visible; Kryten complains that a cold chill has just gone straight down his spine, before Lister admits that he's just spilled lager down him.
So, multiple variants, is it? Keep your eyes peeled…


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"Money must serve, not rule", says the Pope
Pope(U)lar politics
"Money must serve, not rule", says the Pope
By James C. Robinson
Who says religion and politics are two ends of the river that never meet. Even though he may not have shown any indication to become a politician, Pope Francis – who likes being called Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of peace —could have been the world's best politician. Already he is one of the most popular religious leaders in the world,
An unconventional religious leader Pope Francis once described politics as a "lofty vocation and one of the highest forms of charity" for the common good of the society. He makes it a point to remind Catholics to engage in politics to cleanse the system and build a just society. "We need to participate (in politics) for the common good," he said.
Addressing one of his morning meditation sessions on September last, he said, "Sometimes we hear: a good Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of themselves so that the leader can govern."
Urging his followers to participate in politics, Pope Francis referred to politics as the most important of all civic duties. He reminded his followers that voter's role and responsibilities do not get over the moment they enter the polling booth and that they should engage more actively in the political process.
But this is where he draws the line. Instead of directly telling his followers whom to vote, he directs his followers to think critically, evaluate their decision based on their conscience and values before casting their votes. The Pope refuses to walk into a narrow political calculus and justifies it as, " A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential."
Pope Francis does not approve of today's political campaigns. According to him, these are managed both online and offline by data analysts, media strategists and advertising agencies who come up with taglines and slogans. All this is possible only because of millions of dollars received as contribution from rich companies and individuals. His idea of a political campaign is that of much a quieter, more thought provoking campaign on the stake involved in politics. "Money must serve, not rule!" he says.
His message to his followers is to look beyond these things and strive to create a world without suffering. A more humane, just, and merciful world where there is no economic inequality, debt, deaths due to inadequate health care and atrocities. "Be builders of the world, to work for a better world," he says.
In Pope Francis's view Governments should prevent people from harming each other but otherwise leave them alone. People should be free to act, and Popes to advise them on how to exercise their freedoms rather than advising politicians to curtail those freedoms.
Like everything else his views on technology too are unconventional – "build a network not of wires but people," he suggests.
He is known for his concern for the poor and efforts to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs and faiths. His fan following extends far beyond the 1.2 billion Catholic Christians but also millions of millions of people who do not believe in religious.
He decries all violence, pleading, "Never war! Never war! … Stop it, please! I beg you with all my heart! … Let's remember that everything is lost with war and nothing is lost with peace."
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Braids are one of the most ancient hairstyles for women, you can create really different styles from romantic to bohemian or classy. So in this gallery, we want to show you really nice braided hairstyles that you can adopt for different occasions.
Braided hairstyles can be really versatile as we said before, Fishtail braids, French braids, Dutch braids, Milkmaid braids are the most common looks. French braid is perfect for cute yet stylish looks you can go with side braids or double braids. Thin side braids are great for women who want to create shaved side look for a concert or more punk-rock style. The fishtail braid is the most suitable hairstyle for women who like bohemian styles.
Braided styles can be sported for different occasions from weddings to casual everyday looks. In this post, we want to show you the best braided hairstyle ideas that will give you the inspiration for a more stylish and chic style.
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About a year ago, I ordered some of the (new at the time) NYX High Definition Blushes. I used the (also new at the time) NYX Canada website and sadly you can read about my disastrous shipping/customer service experience with the site if you'd like. I cannot recommend ordering from nyxcosmetics.ca. Despite the experience, I did quite like the High Definition Blushes and did a full review and a comparison to the old NYX blushes, which I really loved, in a December 2015 post. I hadn't been using them very much lately, but I had recently made a resolution to cycle through my rather large blush collection and use them all more, after hitting pan on a MAC blush I've been obsessed with. I pulled out my NYX High Definition Blush in Nude 'tude, and right away noticed that the blush had significantly faded, and in several spots the colour had shifted to an almost pale yellow!
I decided to check the others, and I was shocked when I opened Amber. The center of Amber had also significantly faded and changed colour.
This colour shift in this blush was so pronounced, I was able to swatch the blush from the center next to some blush from the corner, and they looked like two different shades! The blush in the center had shifted to a much more orangey tone.
Soft Spoken was also similarly faded and had shifted colour to a more yellow-orange in certain spots.
Now, I know some people might say, well they are a year old, but most of the blushes in my collection are way older than that, and I have never seen this happen to any other blushes before. In my opinion, one year isn't exactly a ripe old age for a powder blush. Based on the way Amber faded, in a very distinct circular shape, I suppose it could be from being exposed to the light through the similarly shaped, clear plastic in the lid, but I also have many blushes, like the old NYX blushes, MAC, LORAC, and others that have clear lids, and I have never seen anything like this. I keep all my blushes in my Beauty Cube Acrylic Lucite Makeup Organizer so some light might get in, but it is not in direct sunlight and is in a room that is north facing that doesn't get a ton of natural light anyway. Oddly enough, one of the NYX High Definition Blushes, Intuition, was just fine.
I am really disappointed in NYX. It certainly doesn't make me want to order any more of the High Definition Blushes 😦
Has anyone ever had this happen to a blush or other product? I am VERY curious to know. Some Google searching did not turn up any similar stories. I would love to hear any theories on how these three NYX blushes might have so dramatically faded and colour shifted.
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"Our internal issues are being carefully watched by the Greek side. Let me end this article with an anecdote from the Bohcalian meeting, which hinted how many trump cards we give them to ruin our main positions. In the conversations we held in Bohcalian, Lordos said that a chief judge in Turkey is able to declare a party winning 47 percent of votes as an illegitimate party, over the night. If this Turkey sets being the constitutional guarantor as a condition for the solution of the issue, how can a Cypriot Greek accept such a thing?"
These are the words of Cengiz ÇANDAR. And he is so right.
I don't know, but according some well informed friends they are going to close down the AK party in Turkey. I admit, they are not that innocent as they claim to be. But closing down a ruling party, together with the Kurdish DTP, you shut down the voice of 60% of the Turkish voters. In my opinion, political disputes are for the parliament and constitutional disputes for the Courts of Turkey. At the moment, they are completely mixed, which leaves the ordinary Turk in limbo, but not the Western media and the EU.
One rhetoric question: if Turkish democracy can not survive by rule of law, both domestically and by means of international law, how can they solve the Cyprus problem?
For an outsider it must be confusing: who rules Turkey. The Turkish army or elected parliamentarians. And who rules Northern Cyprus?


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NEW SALISBURY, In. — Former "Happy Days" child star Erin Moran, 56, likely died from complications of Stage 4 cancer, the Harrison County (Indiana) Sheriff's Department and medical examiner said Monday in a joint statement.
Moran was found dead in her home in New Salisbury on Saturday, authorities said.
"A subsequent autopsy revealed that Mrs. Moran likely succumbed to complications of Stage 4 cancer," the statement said.
Standard toxicology tests were performed and the results are pending, the statement said, but no illegal narcotics were found at Moran's residence.
Moran was best-known for her role as Joanie Cunningham, the younger sister of Richie Cunningham, who was played by Ron Howard, a child actor who is now a famed director.
"Such sad sad news … I'll always choose to remember you on our show making scenes better, getting laughs and lighting up TV screens," Howard wrote on Twitter.
The show aired from 1974 to 1984. It was set in 1950s Milwaukee and was a big hit with a catchy theme song and memorable characters such as The Fonz, played by Henry Winkler.
Moran played the same character in the early 1980s in "Joanie Loves Chachi," a short-lived spinoff with her "Happy Days" co-star Scott Baio continuing his role as Chachi Arcola.
In 2012, Moran was one of the "Happy Days" actors who won money in a settlement with CBS over merchandising payments.
She had been the subject of reports that she and her husband were living in a trailer in Indiana since losing her home to foreclosure in California.
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Meditation classes today.......I love to see faces change, and that change is dramatic when someone experiences meditation for the first time and nails it. Meditation like yoga, is a practice, but achieving what I call the sweet spot can happen on the first attempt......and when it does, it is heaven.
Some of the students are always apprehensive when I announce that we are going to meditate.......for some it is the thought of stillness.....for others, the fear that their thoughts will bombard them.....and today, there were those who were not really sure that they wanted to stay when I announced we were going to meditate. .
But, both classes enjoyed the meditation process, for those who feared the worst, they were surprised at how painless it was, and for those who were eager to try, they were not disappointed. I always tell them my personal theory of why I believe that they are in a rehab facility.......they don't know how to relax.....they think they do, with alcohol and/or drugs.....and when true relaxation takes place it is a small miracle in their lives. The fear of looking inward leaves, the fear of stillness leaves and they begin to experience peace.
There are many ways to meditate and hundreds of books and cd's......the simplest form......sit and breathe.....taking all your awareness to your breath, observing your thoughts and not dwelling on any one thought......some use a simple mantra such as love or peace.....but just the act of sitting and breathing can have a profound effect on your body and mind.......start with five minutes in the morning
(you can set a timer) and see how it helps your day......not that it will change the bad stuff, but it will change how you react to the bad stuff.
This is a brand new year, instead of beating yourself up because you haven't lost weight or gone to the gym.......be kind to yourself, sit in stillness and breathe......one good habit will break the chain, and other good habits will follow......start with kindness to yourself......meditation is the first step.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Posted by Jilda at 9:05 PM
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I'm really bad at meditation...sitting still is hard and just letting my brain quiet down is harder. If I'm out walking in the woods and sit for a bit to enjoy the quiet and nature..that's about as close as I come to meditating. I'll have to really give your instructions a try and see how it goes. It's funny how fast 5min. goes when I have to get ready for work..how slow it goes when I have to sit it out! But I'll give I a try anyway!ReplyDelete
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Determination, perseverance in cultivating (essential) positive qualities to overcome (non-essential) negative traits…deter…mi(Y) nation!
For example, over-consumption, over-consumerism is killing us all…s-l-o-w-l-y. People don't like being labeled, but how many of those same people wear labels(?)…shop for designer, luxury items to feel good about themselves or to brand themselves?! Personally, i "try" to live label-free…literally and symbolically. (IF it's clean–i'll wear it..nothing like being fresh. IF it's clean–i'll think it: i.e. fresh perspective!:)
Don't You find most days, somebody is selling something: President, Priest, Retailer…whether it's a product or themselves or etc. or etc….
Actually, this blog/post is sincere! i'm the real deal knocking at your door or your brain sayin'–"WAKE UP PEOPLE!":)..sure, i wanna get in Your head to help YOU:
Be Courageous & PLEASE: don't wimp out now! A "friendly" reminder: You don't have to buy (believe) just any.."thing" (investigate "every" thing You believe/buy) before You pay a high price:
deter mi (y) n (e) ate…ate it, did that, done that…change diet…mine/mind!..how to: cope with emotional pain, etc? Drowning emotional pain in retail therapy is not the answer. Have You read this past post yet: Got Lemons, Now What?
Please notice these recent readings: points from an article: Why Do We Buy? (good question, why do we buy (or believe?))
Researchers say that instead of making us more satisfied, high levels of consumption may lead to greater stress and unhappiness!
We all gotta…live our own life…that's what's hard!…not escaping, not running away, not drowning the pain in food, drug, drink, but drinking it up (facing/accepting reality)…the pain, the happy…all of it!
WAKE UP and MOVE/DANCE/LIVE…ACTIVATE: DO! something POSITIVE! and Do something COMPASSIONATE!:) i find: doing a kind deed for someone else makes me feel better and gets my mind off my problems/challenges or my own silly stuff (aka trivial worries about nonsense).
Check it out: MORE: Points for Pondering (i enJOYed) from above-mentioned article: Why do we Buy?
The book Why People Buy Things They Don't Need says: "In planning a new purchase, a consumer often develops elaborate fantasies surrounding search for an item, finding it, and making it their own."
Marketing expert Jim Pooler explains: "If the retailer can sense this emotional state he can tap into it and take advantage of the customer's elevated arousal level and weakened defenses."
It is natural to want a better life. Advertisers bombard us with messages that all of our desires—better health, security, relief from stress, and closer relationships—can be achieved by making the right purchases.
As our number of possessions increases, our quality of life can actually decrease. Additional time and money are needed to care for more material things. Stress
levels rise because of pressure from debt, and there is less time for family and friends.
We must culturally (and otherwise) adjust our measuring stick of self-worth: the things we own don't determine who we really are on the inside! Material things/stuff/clothes don't give us positive inner qualities/traits like honesty, compassion, personal integrity, love, patience.
Competition and comparison with other fragile life leads to dissatisfaction…more competition, more comparison, more shopping, etc. (i chose to compare/reflect upon myself with myself…my personal inner growth over time.)
The book Shiny Objects explains: "A common way we tell others who we are (or would like to be) is through our use and display of material possessions." Marketers know this and work to associate product brands—especially luxury brands—with specific lifestyles and values. How do you see yourself, and how do you want others to see you? As stylish? As athletic? No matter what image you want, marketing promises that if you simply buy the right brand, you can adopt the brand's identity as part of your own. ~Why Do We Buy?
Do shiny objects make us brilliant?!
It's wise to examine our values, our value system, what we buy and why and what we believe and why! It's wise to examine who or what we let influence our values. Are You gonna let those who are only after Your money (and don't care about Your best interests) determinate/dictate your self-worth??? You're worth more than money!:)
This ancient advice will give You something further to think on this topic: "Bible does not condemn owning material things but teaches that greater happiness comes from a way of life that is "free of the love of money."—Hebrews 13:5."
"Even when a person has an abundance his life does not result from the things he possesses." (Luke 12:15)
"Do not let your adornment be…the putting on of gold ornaments or the wearing of outer garments, but let it be the secret person of the heart." (1 Peter 3:3, 4)
Seriously ponder: positive inner heart/inner person growth/transformation we would accomplish IF we "spent" MORE time cultivating positive qualities (i.e. compassion, determination, forgiveness) and spent less time shopping! (Let's take care of people/animals and not just our stuff/possessions!:) Yes, some do shop/run errands to help others out…and that's commendable!:)
Please, put it* down and step away from the cash register…lol:) (*IT-ems You don't need to live!)
THANK YOU for Buying what YOU NEED when You need it! THANK YOU for Your DETERMINATION to IMPROVE in the Ways of COMPASSION by CHOOSING TO CONSERVE and BEING KIND to ALL–KINDS–OF–BEAUTIFUL–BREATHING–FRAGILE–LIFE!🙂
Achievable/Believable/Conceivable: YES, YOU CAN!
ABC REVIEW: #2: Achievable, Believable, Conceivable: DETERMINATION!:)
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I avoid many of the "reality" TV shows, as they are generally about as unrealistic as it gets. Of course, Mrs. Dalai is quite absorbed in the Bachelor/Bachelorette series, so I have the joy of watching Ashley make a fool of herself chasing Bently, who isn't interested. Women….
Anyway, I do happen to enjoy NBC's "America's Got Talent" which is a little different than some of the others. Basically, it's a throwback to another age, when song and dance ruled the airwaves. The three interpid celebrity judges (Pierce, Sharon, and Howie) travel the nation, looking for the next Million Dollar act, and every so often, actually stumble upon a diamond in the rough. Take Landau, for instance:
While NBC does kindly make the clips of the performances available on its website, you had to be watching the show to see the pre-game interviews with some of these folks. To me, this is the most disturbing part of the story. Landau was quite humble before he went onstage, which is as you might expect. However, some of the purveyors of the worst acts ever to be seen on national television were quite convinced that they had tremendous talent, that once they got their national debut, stardom was just days away.
This may not be an ominous sign, but I do think it tells us that there is something wrong with our society, and ourselves. I occasionally try to sing. I won't shatter glass, but I'm not too bad. However, I grasp totally that I am not very good, either, and I would NEVER subject anyone else to my singing. But here we have people literally making fools of themselves, thinking they are far more talented than they really are (a vast understatement if there ever was one.) There is nothing comparable to the look of utter amazement when they are told in all honesty that their act sucks and they have zero talent.
I wish Dr. Sanity was around to analyze this, but since she has quit blogging, I'll have to wing it. Basically, this behavior represents a form of narcissism. The victim (not the audience, the other victim) believes himself or herself to be worthy and deserving of the attention of the masses, not to mention the million bucks. You'll notice that most of these fools are thirty-somethings and younger, which means that their narcissism was trained into them. This is the result of decades of discouraging discipline, of telling every kid that they are winners, giving trophies to everyone who even shows up to something resembling a competition. This is what we get for ditching the rules, for delving into political correctness at every possible turn, for never saying "no".
OK, OK, I understand that a few nut-jobs on a television show don't signal the downfall of society. But sadly, they are indicative of the way a lot of people think. It borders on delusional, and it has the potential to be dangerous. Especially when these folks vote on the basis of what makes them feel important and powerful. When they buy into a meaningless feel-good slogan to select leaders. And so on. Yup, I think we're in trouble.
By the way, I have no illusions about my writing talent, or lack thereof. Fortunately, Pierce doesn't judge blogs.


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This weekend I am celebrating the entrance of a baby girl into the world. She was born yesterday, Aurelia Maria.
I met her mom when we were apartment managers some time ago and as our friendship has lasted over the years, I now get to welcome her daughter into the world.
Babies, so fresh and new, they are a clean slate with their lives yet to be written.
What will we teach them? What will they learn from the adults in their lives?
What will they learn from you, their neighbor in the apartment community where they live? A few years ago during the Clinton years, the popular saying was 'it takes a village to raise a child' meaning all of us shape the lives of the next generation.
This is not a responsibility we can push off to one person or another or point fingers that say, it's your fault, little Johnny turned out the way he did. No, the time for finger pointing is over.
In America, we are only about a month away from our national election where men and women will be chosen by us, we the people, to guide our government and make policies that affect our lives.
The responsibility is ours about who will be elected and who will not. So, it is the same with children. How many of us can remember a neighbor who showed us kindness as a child? Or maybe it was the bus driver who looked out for you on the school bus?
It takes all of us to sow seeds of goodness, kindness and hope into our children, whether they are your birth children or children that cross your path in your apartment community, being kind doesn't take any extra time.
So, as I celebrate the birth of this baby girl, I contemplate the ways I will touch her life and I challenge you to be an example of goodness and light to the children that touch yours.
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It seems to me that in the last decades strategic analysis focused mainly on monitoring new entrants from low-cost countries, struggling with competitors and entering emerging countries' markets.
Compared to Michael Porter's model of five forces, the above takes care about two at best; Threat of new entrants and intensity of competitive rivalry.
Reminder of the five forces:
- Threat of new entrants
- Threat of substitute products or services
- Bargaining power of customers (buyers)
- Intensity of competitive rivalry
- Bargaining power of suppliers
With the rise of additive manufacturing techniques, 3D printing being a flagship for them all, competitors in some businesses may have to reconsider the basics and the neglected forces.
Threat of substitute products or services
Among the neglected forces, the threat of substitute products or services comes to mind quickly. What have been manufactured in traditional way with several machining and assembly steps could be produced in one step with additive techniques, for cheaper* and in many cases faster.
*Cheaper remains questionable if considered in high volume. What seems obvious is the cost of manufacturing replacement parts in additive manufacturing vs traditional manufacturing. In the first case, parts can be printed in units when needed while in traditional manufacturing, parts would be produced in minimal batches, regardless the real demand. If the other parts of the batch aren't sold, they'll be total waste thus no saving with economies of scale.
The new techniques have to be mastered but do not seem so difficult to master to be barriers to entry. If they would, it would be irony to see a long established competitor locked out of his own business because he didn't prepare for the substitute. A case not totally unlikely to happen.
The new techniques are/soon will be available to anyone, which means capital investment or access to these technologies are no barriers to entry either.
This brings us to next threats: threat of new (unexpected) entrants, bargaining power of suppliers and buyers.
Threat of new (unexpected) entrants
With the new techniques made easy and affordable (still taking 3D printing as example), literally anybody can establish him/herself as competitor. This could be former buyers, customers, enabled to manufacture themselves what they had to buy before. Many of them may not create a business, but as they are many, if a majority prints products or parts themselves instead of buying them, it can be enough to kill an established business.
Former buyers like distributors may be more serious potential new competitor as they may consider creating value from raw material instead of storing and distributing goods. Manufacturing with additive techniques will require few capital while distribution requires huge capital sitting in warehouse, carries over costs and all the risks.
These new competitors would no more (not only) provide a service by selling off-the-shelf, but manufacture-on-demand and possibly modify, improve or adapt the products.
Bargaining power of customers (buyers)
Former customers, now new competitors, like distributors could enforce their bargaining power as they will not be competitors for the whole product panel thus keep being customers, which in turn could enforce bargaining power of suppliers.
Bargaining power of suppliers
The first suppliers of substitute products will certainly have some bargaining power, yet their position will most likely be quickly challenged, revealed "blue oceans" being attractive to competition and barriers to entry not really existing.
Additive manufacturing will very probably disrupt many businesses, yet I do not believe everything can be provided cheaper and better (what ever better means) with 3D printers and the like. Mundane items of daily use, produced in very large batches may still continue to be manufactured the way they are.
In many cases, consumers will continue to trust genuine parts and original maker's products. Therefore, in some trades and businesses where the choice will exist, traditional makers may regain some bargaining power when it comes to compare quality, safety, trust, reputation, esteem value, etc.
Will 3D printing revitalize strategic analysis?
Finally will 3D printing revitalize strategic analysis? I do think so. Threats will multiply as well as opportunities and new options in manufacturing require to broaden the scope of analysis.
Related posts on this blog:
- 3D printing as additive manufacturing
- Creativity breaks loose from constraints with additive manufacturing
- How disruptive 3D printing can be
- 3D printing and Porter's five forces
- Technologies alone will not regain competitive advantage


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