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There's a timelessness to Khalil Bendib's artwork that crosses cultural and national boundaries. Take his sculpture of the head of El Kahina, the legendary Berber queen of Algeria. Her striking facial features are seen in repose, with eyes cast downward and her turban trailing below, beneath which appear her open, beckoning hands. The mood is one of quiet strength but also of supplication, a strange attitude for a ruler. "Queen Kahina was the leader of the Berbers," says Bendib. "And she was Jewish. Her name comes from the same root as 'Cohen,' meaning 'priestess' in her case. That sculpture shows a side of history, the intersection of Jewishness and Arabness."
Jewish royalty in Arab North Africa? Aren't Jews and Arabs ancient enemies? Not really, maintains the Berkeley-based artist, who was raised in Algeria before moving to the US, first to Los Angeles and then to the Bay Area. Bendib's art, including the bronzes, ceramics, and mosaics on display in his "Dreams and Mirages" show this weekend at the Persian Center in Berkeley, reflects his own vision of multiculturalism, an all-embracing, pacifist belief that has its iconoclastic side -- since the representational sculptures and decorations flout the Islamic prohibition of graven images. The artist's contrariness no doubt grows from his personal experience as an exile -- first from his Algerian homeland (Bendib was born in Morocco after his parents fled French-colonial death threats in Algeria) and then as a skeptical Arab in Tinseltown. Although he still accepts commissions such as a proposed Cesar Chavez monument in downtown LA, Bendib apparently couldn't wait to head north.
"I always wanted to be in Berkeley. I fell in love with the Bay Area. It's a lot like Algiers: the climate, the quality of light, the hills, the water, the cosmopolitan atmosphere. It's more interesting and less conformist than LA. I say that," laughs Bendib, "as an artist and a bohemian!"
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How to Encourage Whistleblowing in Your Company
This article was originally published in Fast Company.
Schools don't teach whistleblowing, it's not encouraged behavior in corporate America, and often whistleblowers are portrayed as criminals.
But while the average person knows of popular whistleblowers in the media like Snowden or Manning, few understand that they, too, are whistleblowers every time they suggest a change or improvement at work.
When someone blows the whistle, it's not about taking their company down, it's about suggesting improvements. And through this feedback, you can gain an honest insight into how your company is truly doing.
If you don't address the issues your whistleblowers bring to your attention, you could have a much more expensive problem on your hands down the road.
Here's how to avoid the pitfalls of all those brands being dragged through the mud by encouraging whistleblowers in your organization:
People are often afraid to discuss problems with their boss, or sometimes even talk to them at all. You can alleviate this by showing your employees that you adhere to a true open-door policy.
No matter how busy you are, always greet employees and find time to meet with them on a regular basis. Foster an environment where a level of healthy discourse is welcomed with open arms.
Some problems need to be addressed anonymously. People simply don't feel comfortable breaking ranks to bring up issues they feel involve possible illegal or immoral acts they witness at work. Some entry-level employees will only mention a problem once and assume if it were important, someone above them would do something.
Snitching on other employees may be seen as sinister, and your people may be embarrassed to speak up. Ensure you have a form, inbox, or number they can contact for anonymous tips. The police have prevented and solved a lot of crimes with this way; your business could flourish from anonymous tips as well.
Make sure you lead the way you want to be followed. If you take shortcuts, your employees will notice. The work environment you build isn't just what you say; it's also what you do.
Just like a child knows the difference between what their parents say and do, your employees know the same about you as well. If you rip off your customers or don't stand behind your products and services, why would your employees?
Don't just ignore bad feedback or brush it off because you're doing well. You may be making money right now, but one day you may not be.
Negative feedback was all it took to land Donald Sterling in hot water after Vivian Stiviano blew the whistle on him. If the NBA ignored this negative feedback, they'd lose fans, sponsors, and, ultimately, money.
There are SEO services that can help you hide negative feedback online, but it's expensive, and the more negative actions your company takes, the costlier your PR gets.
Listen to negative feedback wherever you get it, especially internally.
People stop going to church when they feel God isn't listening. They stop voting when their government isn't listening. If you don't give proof you're listening to your customers and employees, they'll stop talking and eventually abandon you.
Implement small improvements–make the effort to show you value input and implement suggestions. Reward your people for speaking up, even if it's not what you wanted to hear. Every step you take counts, so move in the right direction.
Treat everyone in business, whether it's your boss, partner, employees, or customers, with respect, and they'll do the same for you, building a solid brand in the process.
—Brian Penny is a former Business Analyst at Bank of America turned whistleblower, troll, and freelance writer. Penny is a frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, High Times, and Main Street. He documents his experiences blowing the whistle on the banks and working with Anonymous on his blog.


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Imagine a 'plank' of wood. It has its own grain pattern; its own DNA. Imagine it being placed vertically, and cut. Then imagine it being placed horizontally, and cut. The plank of wood, is a metaphor for Blair's recent work, where there is no beginning, end, intention or direction.
This approach gives rise to an interest in the possibility of different 'versions' of the same work. Vertically where instruments are taken away or added, but it remains essentially the same work. Horizontally where the length is shortened or expanded, but again it remains essentially the same work.
The influence of pop culture could be seen to be at play here, where a pop song can be in a different style, or have a different 'edit', but still be the same song.
This, as well as an appreciation of Cage's aesthetics of 'leaving things alone', and the Italians' 'la dolce far niente' (the sweetness of doing nothing) are important considerations too.
Blair asserts that his collision of styles is his way of searching for a deeper meaning. Louis Andriessen (with whom Blair studied) talked about Blair creating a 'universal metaphysical musical language, just as Mahler desired his symphonies to be heard to represent the world. And this is Blairs purpose, to permit eclectic diversity and temporal associations to offer exceptional musical freedoms, where all sound is equally relevant and musical hierarchies are levelled, so that something more abstract, more universal, can emerge…
In the late 1980s, having barely begun what is now a 20-year career, Composer Warwick Blair was already being described as one of New Zealand's most original musical thinkers (NZ Herald) and the enfant terrible of New Zealand Music (NZ Listener).
His first trip to Europe in 1987 was to perform at the Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival with legendary Greek polymath Iannis Xenakis using UPIC, an early electronic music system. In 1990 his Aotea Centre-opening orchestral performance The Good Seeds Are So Small, performed by the APO and broadcast by Radio New Zealand, was proclaimed concert of the year by seminal music magazine Rip It Up.
Having received an AGC Young Achievers Award in 1989, Blair moved to the Netherlands where he studied electronic music and classical composition with Louis Andriessen, and earned a NUFFIC scholarship from the Dutch Government. In 1991 Blair moved from Den Haag to London. Inspired by 4AD groups Dead Can Dance (featuring Lisa Gerrard) and This Mortal Coil, he began diversifying into the wider realms of pop music and formed the band Glory Box.
Blair has given concerts in the UK and Europe, including London's prestigious South Bank Centre in 1994. His recording career includes material for Phonogram Records (Glory Box, 1995) as well as orchestral arrangements for ambient techno terrorist Scanner (1997) and the group Mandalay (V2 Records, 1998) a role that saw him working alongside Madonna/Bjork producer Guy Sigsworth. Reviews have appeared in The Times, NME, Wired and GQ, with radio support coming from BBC Radio 1 and Kiss FM, to name a few.
Blair has composed soundtracks and sound design for Gordons Gin, Mastercard, Sky TV and NZ Navy TVCs, as well as working on the film Stargate, the Nintendo game Cartoon Academy, and multimedia presentations for Signpost and Australian Fashion Week for Karen Walker. Returning to New Zealand in the late 90s, Blair spent a few years lecturing at the University of Auckland, where originally he earned his Masters degree in Music (MMus – 1st class, 1987).
With 15 years first-hand research into pop culture behind (and presumably still in front of) him, Blair felt compelled to write 'Accordion', rediscovering the territory that had captivated him in the late 80s, an amalgamation of contemporary classical music with elements of electronic pop culture.
Blair's work 'Stars', a 24 hour work for Indian female singer and electronic music backing with 6 screen video projection of the heavens (ie. broadly speaking 12 hours of daytime clouds and 12 hours of nighttime stars), has received unanimous praise for its emotional power and structural thought.
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Inspired by founder Jeff Lebesch's bicycle tour of European breweries, New Belgium Brewing Company is best known for its flagship amber ale, Fat Tire. A complimentary 90-minute guided tour takes visitors through the company's headquarters and brewery and ends in the tasting room, with various beer samples served along the way. Nods to the Fat Tire brand are apparent throughout, from the vintage bicycles that line the front of the headquarters to the tasting room chairs made from recycled wheels. In addition to the free samples, the brewery also has full-size servings available for purchase.


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Re: courting gatekeepersLUCKIEST Jan 21, 2008 6:50 PM (in response to promoqueen)
First of all, welcome to this website. I ama SCORE Counselor and SCORE helps people in business FREE.
SCORE suggests you develop a Business and Marketing Plan.
Where are you located?? You talk about using someone local. This website loves the word FREE.
I used it for SCORE. You have to use it in your Marketing. FREE Sells. FREE courts the gatekeepers.
However do not give away the business. There is a fine line. Do you have a business name??
When you market "think outside the box". 2 quick examples. Talk to your local newspaper and get
a story about you and what you are doing to help (SOMETHING) in town. Help the library, the firehouse,
the local ball team. You get the idea. Story with FREE advertising.
Another Sponser the local boys or girls team. Free uniforms with your company name running all
over town. This is just the start. Stay tuned
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 11:17 AM (in response to LUCKIEST)Thank you for your ideas!
I'm here in Richmond -- Rennie's Advertising Ideas. I'm not the owner -- but this is a certified woman-owned business with a 50-year history in Richmond, owned by Alice Clark. I like the idea of "FREE" incentives to motivate sales. With promotional products, we have thousands of resources of products which may be branded with logos, slogans and any message my customers want -- and I may use the same resources to promote myself. I had an idea for helping new small businesses get a start with promoting their businesses and came up with the slogan, "I'm Campaigning for YOUR Success!!" I'm working on that and on how I might get information into the hands of the start-up business owner.
I have also thought of providing Free product samples/giveaways at Administrative Asst. and HR associations monthly local meetings, along with a some type of coupon as incentive, or maybe a FREE GIFT. I will think about how "FREE" comes to play. perhaps, "FREE AD CAMPAIGN"? Which is what makes us different -- we don't just sell stuff -- we put a whole plan together and match an idea to a product. Trying to think of an incentive for using my services, rather than just playing the price wars game with people. I don't have time to play that game and my ideas are too time consuming to be given away and price matched away after I've spent time and effort trying problem solving for someone. I don't think the gatekeepers appreciate the level of thought and the problem solving process that goes into coming up with a plan and a product that promotes their event message. But my challenge is to motivate them to give me a chance, so my ideas may get to the visionaries and creative teams of the company or organizations. There I believe I will be received and appreciated. I hope I don't sound too harsh on the gatekeepers. I respect them, I just am looking for tools to motivate them.
Re: courting gatekeepersLUCKIEST Jan 21, 2008 6:53 PM (in response to promoqueen)h3. 6 Steps to Small Business Success
1. Start Smart
2. Plan Ahead
3. Set up Systems
4. Seek out Sales
5. Aim for Growth
6. Leverage Opportunities
1. Start Smart.
Identify a niche. Don't compete to be the lowest cost provider. Look
for what makes your product or service unique and adds a special value
for the client and charge for that value. Every business has many
facets. Start with what you know and like; start a business that has
meaning to you. Keep in mind that we don't know what the future holds,
many of the jobs and businesses of tomorrow don't exist today. You can
create your own success.
Now is the time to dream. To start smart, you should like the idea of
the business. The way to earn a good income and build wealth is by
serving clients well, making their life better in some way-it's more
than filling a need in the marketplace. To succeed you want to test the
idea to make sure your potential clients like the idea too. Test your
2. Plan Ahead.
People often ask me why bother with a business plan? Look at the
lottery as an example. You may get lucky and get the winning ticket,
but the odds are against you when you rely on random chance. I'm a risk
taker...but not that much, minimize the risk of going into business and
maximize your potential for success. Take the time to write a plan of
how you get from point A to point B. A plan gives you a clear future
focus and increases your chances of success.
The first rule of a start-up is put some of your own money in the
business. As the owner you must be willing to capitalize the business.
The second rule is put as little of your own money as possible in the
business. Prepare your plan and look for funding for your business from
multiple sources, which can include a business loan or business line of
Don't go it alone. Plan ahead now to build your team. Your team may
include a CPA and an attorney that you work with as needed. Add a
mentor from your industry and get a SCORE mentor to help you plan for
success. No one has all the answers. You get more ideas and information
by building a success, support team that can help you plan ahead.
3. Set up Systems.
The most basic system every business should have is a good financial
system. Ask yourself how am I going to generate enough income to
support myself and my family. Begin here. Put together a personal
budget, so you know what it costs you to live. Now, you can move on to
the business budget and sales planning, so you can see how many sales
you need to break even and make a profit. The start-up expense plan,
operating budget and your accounting software are vital to your
The daunting question is how do you go about seeking out your first
sale. Recognize that since you don't have a big ad budget to be seen by
everyone, you need to target a niche and get connected in your market
community, be it local, regional or national. You need other people
selling for you-not employees-goodwill referrals. Get out and talk to
as many people as you can. Join organizations that would have clients
for your product or service. Become a visible part of your market, and
then ask for the sale. You begin the sales process with people that you
know. Yes, it's okay to start with friends and family as your first
customers, and then broaden from there.
The basic tenant of creating a company is that you own the company. You
are not just creating a job for yourself. It's less risk and less
investment to get a job. Building a business is creating a company that
is more than the job itself. Think about the future. How large do you
want the company to be in terms of sales, net profit and employees?
Your answer to each of these questions will influence how you grow.
There are varying costs and profits associated with growth. It's
important to make a deliberate choice early about how you want to grow
your company.
6. Leverage Opportunities.
Good luck. Good fortune. Good timing. All play a part in business. As a
business owner, be very clear about your core focus for the business
and how it serves clients. Your core business is what pays the bills.
Then, as an entrepreneur you are about opportunity. When you see a
potential opportunity or stroke of luck measure it against your core
business focus. Good fortune is great, when it matches your vision for
the business. Always consider if a good opportunity is the right fit
for your business. If something looks great, but it's not in sync with
your long-term plan and budget, think carefully before committing your
company's resources.
Re: courting gatekeepersCEO Space Jan 21, 2008 7:51 PM (in response to promoqueen)promoqueen,
Welcome to the forum.
I would suggest you join the Chamber of Commerce and therefore you are talking to the owners already.
And there was a book that was a great training for this type of sales. Market Outragously. It is about
making yourself stand out.
I've made it a habit in all my business career that I always talk to and deal with the top person.
Good Luck.
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 11:28 AM (in response to CEO Space)Yes! I will start attending the Chamber breakfasts -- the owner of Rennie's is a member and I have access to the Chamber. I will look for the book! Thank you!
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 12:17 PM (in response to CEO Space)Hey, I looked for the book -- can't find it. Not on Amazon. Who's the author?
Re: courting gatekeepersMDF2008 Jan 22, 2008 5:11 AM (in response to promoqueen)
<s<br />Keep it simple:
Your goal is to get in front of the owner / decision maker and sell / close them.
*ABC: Ask for the order / their business. *
Find out the owners name first and then call them direct.
*Make sure you have done your homework about there business. *
*Do not waste your time with the gatekeepers....do not sell them. *
Keep it simple and to the point:you will win the owner over with your talent & ideas.
*All the Best, MDF2008 *
Re: courting gatekeepersEd O'Gee Jan 22, 2008 8:45 AM (in response to promoqueen)Welcome to the community.
CEOSpace makes a good point, whether it is the chamber of commerce, networking groups, professional organizations, leads groups, etc. The biggest thing is for you to go to places where the decision makers are.
However as someone who has been in sales and sales training the last 17 years, do not discount the gatekeeper. While it can be annoying to spend time convincing the person who can't put their signature on the contract, getting the gatekeeper as an advocate can often times make the sale to the decision maker easier.
A few techniques we train young sales reps on when dealing with gatekeepers:
1. Find non sales commonalities - don't always go for the kill with the gatekeeper. Their job is just that, to keep you away from the busy business owner. Find a way to relate to the gatekeeper without jumping right into the sale. You have to present a sense of trust before they will really listen to your message and ultimately allow you to get to the real decision maker. This can be done a number of ways - if you can afford it, bring lunch or a small trinket to the gatekeeper before you present your product line. Establish this as a way of introducing yourself and your business.
2. What's in it for the gatekeeper? - Present your solution on how the gatekeeper can help his or her company by using your product. Find a way to sell based on the impact the gatekeeper can have on the business. The gatekeeper most times really wants to impress the decision maker. Which is why their is usually such a strong focus on price. Don't sell the gatekeeper on the benefits of your goods to the company, sell the gatekeeper on how well your products will help them do their jobs. If the gatekeeper feels the impact on their personal responsibilities, again they are more open to your message.
3. Keep the decision maker involved in the process - most times sales persons want to get to the decision maker and leave the gatekeeper behind. Huge mistake. You want to keep the gatekeeper engaged and involved. Just like you said in the post, they are want to be decision makers and because of that in order to get them to introduce you to the decision makers you have to make them feel like decision makers. Keep the conversation about how they can aid the company, talk about the how the decision they make can affect the company etc.
The biggest thing is to know when to court a gatekeeper. Sometimes it is not worth it for a relatively small deal, but for larger deals, when it is really worth it, take your time and court the gatekeeper.
Re: courting gatekeepersCEO Space Jan 22, 2008 10:06 AM (in response to Ed O'Gee)I agree with what Ed is saying.
It becomes a matter of judgement.
And although I always have spent more time to get to the owner, I would also be as friendly with all
other staff including the gate keeper.
You want to have them "on your side" if you get what I mean.
The other thing that I think is a matter of judgement is how often to contact. I know as a busy business owner, many times I purchased something because the person was there. However, showing up and being too pushy, I would've never done business with those people.
When all is said and done, I think it is still a numbers game. Talk to enough people over enough time
and you will be more likely to make sales. More importantly, build relationships for future sales.
Good Luck
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 11:24 AM (in response to Ed O'Gee)Great thoughts. Thanks, Ed. I am looking for creative incentive gifts or incentive programs that may motivate gatekeepers. I think I could build something from your thought that their job is to keep me away from decision makers. Somehow give them the credit for the ideas that will make them look good. Something that the could use at job review time. Don't know what yet, but thinking...
Re: courting gatekeepersMDF2008 Jan 22, 2008 12:27 PM (in response to promoqueen)
+*Yes, common sense says be friendly to the gatekeepers but do n
Yes, the gatekeeper can champion your cause but from a time management view;
the bottom line is to meet the buyer not the gatekeeper in a reasonable time
+frame so you can sell/close. Sell from the top down;this will get you the best results. +
The owner will appreciate the fact you are not wasting their time and the fact you have great
+ideas / products to increase thier business goals;objectives and ROI. +
+Win them over with your talent and ideas. +
+Do your homework first;know thier business. +
All the Best. MDF2008
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 11:36 AM (in response to MDF2008)Thanks! Good word. Just haven't made the connection to the buyers yet. Don't know how to get to them. I'm "campaigning for thier success," -- I just wish they knew it. Maybe they'd come to me!
Re: courting gatekeepersLighthouse24 Jan 22, 2008 7:24 PM (in response to promoqueen)
Some decision makers hire gatekeepers to make sure that NOBODY gets in until the decision maker summons them in. (MDF2008 seems to have mainly dealt with this type.) In my experience, they are not good customers with whom to build sustainable business relationships. The reason is because if you want their business, you have to leverage and maintain an undisputed competitive advantage like lowest cost, fastest turnaround, exclusive provider, etc. -- and you have to win their business all over again on that same competitive basis every single time.
Most decision makers hire gatekeepers to make sure that the RIGHT people get in at the RIGHT time. (Ed seems to have dealt with more of these, and may be one himself.) Attempting to go around the gatekeeper in these instances is disrespectful to the gatekeeper and to the decision maker. It doesn't matter how great your ideas are, how talented you are, or how much you know about the decision maker's company -- if you are trying to pitch something to a decision maker at any moment other than when he/she wants to listen, it's the very definition of wasting that person's time.
A good gatekeeper gets paid to know what the decision maker is dealing with from minute-to-minute, and gets rewarded for bringing anything to the decision maker's attention that helps produce a more effective or efficient result for the organization.
My advice is to think of every gatekeeper as your "agent" -- someone in each company who is doing the groundwork to "promote" your business inside that organization, and who will get you an "audition" with the boss when the time is right. Don't think of them as people who keep you OUT -- because they're actually the people who can get you IN if you take them time to build a relationship with them.
A decision maker isn't going to buy imprinted mugs or kick off a new promotion all by himself -- there will be meetings and conversations, and the gatekeeper will have several opportunities to shine by having information and answers when the decision maker needs them (which you will have been providing for months while building the relationship). When the executive is ready to move forward, the gatekeeper will schedule you first. When you pitch, you'll only have to sell on one level (convincing the decision maker to buy from you instead of someone else), and you'll only have to sell one time to be assured of all future business if you perform satisfactorily.
If you go around the gatekeeper and approach the decision maker directly as some have recommended, you'll have to sell on three levels (convincing them to listen to you in the first place, convincing them that they need what you're selling, and then convincing them to buy it from you). Plus, if a good gatekeeper feels that you "trespassed" and made her look bad, she WILL become the person who keeps you out in the future.
A little different perspective, but I hope it helps. Best wishes.
Re: courting gatekeeperspromoqueen Jan 23, 2008 11:33 AM (in response to Lighthouse24)Yes, I'm looking for ideas that will make gatekeepers my allies. I'd like to come up with something that promotes them. Hey, I'm in the promotions business -- i should be able to do that!
Re: courting gatekeepersEd O'Gee Jan 23, 2008 11:40 AM (in response to Lighthouse24)Lighthouse,1 of 1 people found this helpful
Me, a gatekeeper???? My business is O'Gee and Parker, I teach sales reps about how to deal with gatekeepers. I am the decision maker in all things for my business and don't keep gatekeepers around because as someone with almost two decades worth of sales experience, I tend to give salesmen the benefit of the doubt.
Now, this whole notion of finding the fastest way around the gatekeeper - biggest mistake you can make. When selling to any organization, the biggest thing is to have advocates. Think about it, the easiest sales for most sales professionals is a warm lead. Treat your relationship with a gatekeeper like he or she could be the warm lead into the decision maker.
No, I would never advocate wasting ones time, selling to someone who can't sign a contract but what you are selling to the gatekeeper is not your product or service but you are selling yourself. The gatekeeper is most often an admin or some other very trusted employee. Selling to the guy with the magic pen is a lot easier when his admin makes it a priority to get you on his calendar, when his trusted employee says yes boss I know their products are 10% more expense but this O'Gee guy, we can trust him and his business.
Don't discount the gatekeeper.
Re: courting gatekeepersLighthouse24 Jan 23, 2008 12:11 PM (in response to Ed O'Gee)No, Ed -- I was suggesting that you impressed me as a decision maker who would value a gatekeeper's input and contributions, rather than expecting that person to "insulate" you from outsiders. I was relating you to the decision maker, not the gatekeeper -- I guess it was one of those tricky noun subject-object sentences. (Sorry for any misunderstanding or offense!)
Re: courting gatekeepersLighthouse24 Jan 23, 2008 12:19 PM (in response to Lighthouse24)I was indicating that it sounded to me as though you had more experience dealing with that type of decision maker -- and that you might even be one yourself. Re-reading it, poor composition on my part. Thank goodness editors look at the stuff I get paid to write. Again, Ed, I apologize for the confusion.
Re: courting gatekeepersEd O'Gee Jan 23, 2008 2:04 PM (in response to Lighthouse24)No worries - I was just a little thrown off. I come to the board and read yours and the Diva's post 1st, so I found it a bit strange but thanks for the clarification.
Re: courting gatekeepersSpartanWarior Nov 5, 2008 5:02 AM (in response to Ed O'Gee)I have just covered this topic in our blog. www.p2w2.com/blog
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I'm a late bloomer, so time is of the essence! After years of entrepreneurial, promotions and event planning careers, I'm now pulling it all together to embark on a new career in promotional advertising. Yes, it's pens, mugs and t-shirts -- but much more! I'm not approaching this as just a purveyer of product, but more as customized promotional ad campaigns that provide business solutions. But getting established with follow through orders has been far more difficult than I anticipated. A friend in the business for over twenty years, said when he started all that he had to do was show up with a catalog and write up the deal. Now there is internet competition. I try to tell people that the advantage of using someone local is that they get ME! My ideas. My experience. My recommendations. My navigating the research, ordering and customer service landmines! My trial and error experience with qualifying only the best and more reliable vendors. But I find the mindset of gatekeepers is often price and price alone. They often appear to make a game out of piece pricing my hard-fought for ideas over the internet. I feel if ever I could be heard out by the actual decision makers, my contribution would be valued. But the lower level employee seems to be enemy number one. How can I educate that person, gain their respect and trust, and have my full program presented to the decision maker? I have thought about presenting incentive programs for the gatekeepers. Even an email newsletter, educating wanna-be decision makers to think "like the big boys." Anyone have any good ideas how to engage the gatekeepers in the process of getting through to the decision makers?


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[NEW ANIME] The [email protected] Side-M gets a TV anime
If you enjoyed the 765 Pro All-Stars and the Cinderella Girls in their own anime, you might enjoy the guys as well! This is because during the "THE [email protected] SideM 2nd STAGE [email protected] STARS~" event in Makuhari Messe in Chiba, the staff announced that it will be adapted into a TV anime!
They also revealed a brand new key visual.
They didn't announce anymore details about this new [email protected] anime, but from the visuals, we do know that the anime will be following the Dramatic Stars, composed of Teru Tendo, Kaoru Sakuraba, and Tsubasa Kashiwagi.. They will be announcing more details about the anime in a new [email protected] Side-M live streaming program via Niconico Douga on March 15.
This will be the third [email protected] series to get a TV anime adaptation, after the original arcade game featuring the 765 All-Stars. Much like the Cinderella Girls, Side-M is also from a mobile game. All [email protected] game franchises are developed by Bandai Namco.
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The Cowboys are down to 53. The cuts include:
Manuel Johnson, Jesse Holey, Cletis Gordon, Teddy Williams, Jamar Wall, Herb Donaldson, Lonyae Miller, Bryan McCann, Jason Pociask, Steve Octavien, Brandon Sharpe, Travis Bright, Mike Tepper, Jimmy Saddle-McQueen, Will Barker, Martin Rucker, DajLeon Farr, Marcus Dixon, Junior Siavii, Curtis Johnson.
What you should know? Siavvi was probably the most surprising as he is the back up NT to Ratliff. That means Marcus Spears is gonna move inside at times and Josh Brent (supplemental pick) better be ready to go.
Sam Hurd is staying, and the Cowboys tried to reduce his salary, but he did not budge on the offer. He is taking the high road on this. He makes $1.7 million a year. Not bad for a guy who is your special teams lead tackler that also catches passes.
Interesting that the roster includes ……..three cornerbacks. Three. They plan on having Alan Ball and AOA
(Owusu-Ansah) ready to move there if necessary. More today on the radio show.


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How Market Magnet Consulting became the company of choice for Marketing in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town and South Africa
Time for change
The Market Magnet journey began in 2007 whilst Darryl Comley-White was a shareholder of a small local record label and production facility based in Bryanston South Africa. Noticing the dramatic change the introduction of the digital music age had on the traditional and ageing CD (Compact Disc) era and seeing the major music bars, Musica, shrink in size and close down throughout South Africa, it was time for a change.
University of Life
After school, Darryl's two year gap year in the Spar retail industry is described as his best university of life managing 60 staff and dealing with a difficult boss. He decided to advance his studies and majored in music, marketing and business management.
Entrepreneur at Heart
No stranger to the entrepreneurial journey he had always ran his own small business operation from his parents' basement recording voice-overs for large South African corporations. These included: Discovery Health, Ster-Kinekor, Nedbank, Standard Bank, The IEC and Absa, to name a few as well as small music productions for unknown bands.
A Suffering Industry
The services of the little-unnamed recording studio extended to final mixing and eventually video productions for a number of shows on SABC, Mnet and Multi-Choice. Thereafter the Bryanston based record label opened with big budgets and great aspirations only to suffer as many did with the introduction of the Apple iPod and MP3 players and iPhones.
This, however, became the springboard to a new business: Market Magnet Consulting. Driven by passion, marketing know-how and the desire for success all efforts were redirected from music to business. The rest as they say in the classics is history…
Market Magnet Consulting, now in operation for 10 years has helped hundreds of businesses reach their growth potential by planning, strategizing and implementing highly-effective low-cost marketing strategies that deliver a positive return on investment.
Market Magnet was sold to a consortium of companies after only 2 years of operation only to be bought back by Darryl as the core focus of the business was drifting far from the original intent. This original intent has been the primary motive and drive for the business and still remains the major definite purpose of the business today.
This core focus is simply:
To help the lives of South Africans improve by helping their business improve.
This core focus is achieved by unpacking the details of your company, your industry, your ideal clients and planning marketing and sales strategies that reach and engage your clients so that you can deliver real value and clients become encouraged to buy from you.
Darryl and his team of associate consultants, designers, web developers and marketing automation software implementors are looking forward to helping more South Africans build their businesses.
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Kids Music or Family Sign Language
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
6:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 5/28/2019 and 8/30/2019.
Please note: This event has already taken place. Please use the Search options on the right to find upcoming events.
Learn American Sign Language through songs and play with other parents, educators, and/or children close to your child's age. Go home each week with new vocabulary and new tunes to enhance communication between you and your child!
Whether you intend to incorporate sign language in your life for the long term or simply during this pre-verbal/developing verbal time, watch in awe as your child discovers the world of language. See the research come to life, as music and sign language both aid in the development of language and literacy.
Baby Fingers programs incorporate the research supporting the benefits of sign language at all ages and stages, for children with and without special needs.
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Bill to name a section of M-52 after fallen deputy sheriff signed into law
LANSING, Mich. — Late yesterday afternoon, Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (D-East Lansing) was honored to host the family of Ingham County Deputy Sheriff Grant William Whitaker for a bill signing. Gov. Snyder signed Senate Bill 509 to rename a portion of State Highway M-52 as the "Deputy Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway" in his honor.
A portion of Highway M-52 in Stockbridge Township in Ingham County — where Grant grew up and lived — from the intersection of Highways M-52 and M-106 to the intersection of Highways M-52 and M-36, will be renamed after Deputy Whitaker, who died in the line of duty on Dec. 7, 2014.
"It was such a special, meaningful day," Sen. Hertel said. "It was a privilege to have Deputy Whitaker's family here to watch the bill be signed, and it's particularly fitting not just as a remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice he paid, but also because this Thursday will mark the third anniversary of his passing."
Deputy Whitaker was killed in the line of duty in a vehicle crash during pursuit of a fleeing driver who attempted to elude a traffic stop. His patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree during the chase, causing him to suffer fatal injuries. The driver of the fleeing vehicle was arrested several days later, convicted of eluding police and driving on a suspended license, and sentenced to prison.
"This memorial sign will be a visual reminder of Deputy Whitaker's impact on the community that he so proudly served, and I hope it brings his family and friends some comfort to know that he will never be forgotten," Sen. Hertel said.
Sen. Curtis Hertel Jr. (D–East Lansing) was honored to host the family of Ingham County Deputy Sheriff Grant William Whitaker for a bill signing with Gov. Snyder on Dec. 5, 2017. Senate Bill 509 was signed into law and will rename a portion of State Highway M-52 in Stockbridge Twp. the "Deputy Grant Whitaker Memorial Highway" in his honor.
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I love turning to my art book collection whenever I'm in need of a good dose of inspiration. Studying other artist's work and learning new techniques is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. Today I thought I'd share some of my favorites.
1. Picture This by Lynda Barry
Lynda Barry is a creative genius. I saw her give a talk at Portland State University some years ago and was so inspired by her work and words. She's most known for illustrating her comics chronicling the adventures of Marlys and the Near-Sighted Monkey. Picture This is an activity book of the most unusual sort. Marlys and the Near-Sighted Monkey present questions like, "What is making a picture all about? What makes kids draw? What makes adults scared to draw?"
2. Hand Job: A Catalog of Type by Michael Perry
This book is a must-have for anyone interested in hand-lettering. Michael Perry showcases the work of tons of talented artists and designers. Some of my favorites are Kate Bingaman-Burt, Deanne Cheuk, and Human Empire.
3. The Diary of Frida Kahlo
For those of you unfamiliar with Frida Kahlo, she was an amazing Mexican artist known for her captivating surrealist paintings. She suffered from lifelong health problems, many caused by a bus accident she survived as a teenager. It was through the isolation of recovery from her injuries that she began to paint. Her diary is filled with fascinating sketches, painting, and writings of her life.
4. Daring Adventures In Paint, by Mati Rose McDonough
I've been a fan of Mati Rose for some time now. Her paintings are rich, colorful and playful. In her book, Daring Adventures In Paint, she takes you through her process of finding inspiration, trusting your artistic path, and finding your voice. The book is filled with gorgeous photos and step by step instructions on a variety of techniques she uses in her work.
5. Spilling Open by Sabrina Ward Harrison
I first discovered this book in high school and it was a life changing experience. If you are a fan of art journaling, this book is for you! Spilling Open is the first of many books by Sabrina, but this one is my favorite. Written at age 23, Sabrina explores "the art of becoming yourself" through messy paintings, collage, ink spills, drawings, photos and more.
6. The Creative License by Danny Gregory
I love the honesty and creative style of Danny Gregory. He discusses the fears and insecurities we all face when confronting our creative side and how we can all muster up the courage to go for it. In The Creative License, he gives us "permission to be intensely, brilliantly, wonderfully creative" and shows us how to get started on fulfilling our artistic dreams.
7. Drawing Nature: A Journal by Jill Bliss
When I first moved home to Portland in 2009, I took a drawing class from the talented Jill Bliss. It was a delightful experience. We sat outside in a park and practiced drawing leaves, flowers, and anything else we found in nature. Those classes inspired her to write this book! In the first part of the book discusses her drawing philosophy and walks you through a variety of different techniques. The second half is like a typical journal for you to practice in with fun tips and tricks from Jill!
All of these titles are available at the Adventures In Making Amazon Store. Purchasing through our store earns us a small percentage of the sale. Thanks for supporting us!


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9Miles Project is a registered non-profit organisation that was founded in Cape Town in 2013.
We use surfing as a catalyst to engage at-risk youth and provide safe spaces and structured programmes for vulnerable children in coastal informal settlements. We offer mentorship, skills development, and holistic support to youth, and their families in the areas of Cape Town, Elands Bay, and St Francis Bay.
Our vision is to see a transformed society where created opportunities are maximised and our youth are effectively developed, empowered and integrated into their communities and society.
Our biggest project this year is to create a safe space for our Elands Bay (West Coast) children and we have been granted permission to erect a clubhouse at the Elands Bay Caravan Park. We have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for the conversion (and transporting) of shipping containers into a clubhouse and you can find more details here:
We are here for all things regarding Adaptive Surfing in South Africa. Want to learn to surf? Want to compete in contests? Want to Volunteer? Want to Donate? Want help with board design? Want to be inspired? You are at the right place.
In addition, we are here to help any person or organisation who want to hold adaptive days in South Africa. In order for us to sanction the event, it is important and obligatory that you adhere to our safety code, and have completed an official Surfing South Africa Coaching Course. Safety is our priority. In return, you will be able to share all ASSA service providers and permissions.
The Beach Co-op
We love the ocean and want to work with others that do too. It all began in 2015 when a volunteer group started meeting every new moon to collect marine debris on the rocky shore at Surfers Corner in Muizenberg. It is our local surf break and we wanted to do something for the ocean that does so much for us. This philosophy continues into the work we do today, and although our mission is focused on single-use plastic, the driving force and primary ambition is the health of our ocean.
Our single use plastics mission is to work with it at all points of its supply chain: remove it from the beach, refuse it when making purchases, work with brands and
companies who want to use less plastic, and encourage manufacturers to design plastic packaging with a circular economy in mind i.e. design for recyclability.
We have all heard the devastating statistics and seen the mind-shattering images of plastic pollution in our oceans, the moving rivers of plastic, seabird guts filled with cigarette lighters and bottle caps, whales beached with 40 plastic bags… But when it comes to what we can do about it, like drops in the ocean, we feel paralysed and overwhelmed. With a population of almost 8 billion and estimations of close to 8 million metric tons entering our oceans from land every year, where does one begin?
At Ocean Pledge we believe in the power of the individual and the impact that can be made in daily choices. Most of our waste consists of seemingly innocent everyday items like plastic bottles, food containers, packaging, straws and plastic bags yet single-use plastic comprises 49% of all litter found on the beach.
Join us in turning up the volume on single-use plastic, because your actions means you C.A.R.E.
Shark Spotters is a pioneering shark safety and research organisation that has attracted international attention because of the novel way it pro-actively reduces interactions and conflict between recreational water users and white sharks.
Started in 2004 in response to a spate of shark bite incidents and increased shark sightings, Shark Spotters is now the primary shark safety strategy used in Cape Town.
Shark Spotters improves beach safety by applying innovative and responsible shark safety solutions that reduce the spatial overlap between people and sharks, thereby reducing the risk of a shark bite. We also provide emergency response in the event of a shark incident, as well as conduct cutting-edge applied research on shark behaviour and ecology, raise awareness about shark safety and conservation issues, and provide employment opportunities and skills development for shark spotters.


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New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. is the home of addiction recovery rehabilitation in Bergen County NJ. We know the issues and pressures that face our patients and are dedicated to helping them take their lives back in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse. A addiction rehab program is essential for anyone that has developed a severe addiction. Individuals who are in the initial phases of addiction can benefit from a program that will be tailored to their unique needs. These individuals need continuing support after undergoing inpatient rehab to have their recovery be full success. While transitioning back into society as well as the demands of everyday life, it's not uncommon for many people to need extra support. This is why we provide outpatient detox in Bergen County NJ that will ensure the most successful recovery possibly by working hand in hand with your loved one.
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Treating drug abuse both affordably and effectively, we provide outpatient addiction rehabilitation in Bergen County NJ that's second to none. If additional support is needed when a serious addiction has developed, New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. can provide the help you or a loved one urgently needs. Kicking a habit which has consumed one's life is unbelievably challenging. That is why our staff is devoted to assisting you in battling through the pain and suffering which comes along with it. Our facility will greatly help those who may be danger to themselves during this difficult time. There is no judgement inside the walls of New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. Whether it be an unhealthy home life or other bad influences, we strive to provide a comfortable environment for individuals who are fighting the temptations of their day to day life. Those that have a history of chronic relapse are capable of benefitting from the addiction recovery therapy in Bergen County NJ we offer at New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. Those battling dependency find that the support system provided by a close-knit community of people who are going through a similar situation as you will find with out addiction group program can benefit significantly.
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Early stage addicts find what we offer in terms of a program for early intervention in Bergen County NJ to be extremely helpful. This is because these programs tend to focus on techniques for overcoming addiction. Though an addiction's first signs are capable of being very easy to overlook because they're subtle, those fortunate enough to recognize them benefit from the effectiveness of our outpatient rehab. Generally, those who are suitable for outpatient addiction therapy are aware of the fact that they have a drug problem and are motivated to learn how to correct it. When it comes to overcoming addiction, different individuals have different needs. For this reason many outpatient addiction rehab centers take into consideration several aspects of recovery and offer a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. At New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. we offer a specialized holistic addiction rehabilitation program in Bergen County NJ for those who prefer an all-natural approach. People who need to work to help support their families and students who want to stay on track for graduation find our outpatient opiate detox so beneficial as it can help them maintain their daily routine as much as possible. Our an early intervention program is additionally offered for those who want to handle their substance abuse issues prior to them getting out of hand. Are you hoping to continue on your path to a life free of addiction? Get in touch with New Pathway Counseling Services, Inc. now.


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World Footwear Market Trends Analyzed in New Global Industry Analysts Study Published at MarketPublishers.com
21 May 2012 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – The global footwear market is expected to reach USD 195 billion by 2015, with volume sales exceeding 13 billion pairs by 2012. Market growth is predicted to rebound as consumer confidence builds in the post-recession economy.
The developing markets have and will continue to post quick recovery, given the growing Asian appetite for mass consumption of footwear, globalization of the industry, and rising number of sports enthusiasts in the region. Additionally, restoration of economic health and growth fundamentals like improving consumer sentiment, income levels, employment levels, and resurgence in discretionary spends, are more wholesome than in comparison with developed economies.
New study "Footwear: Market Research Report" developed by Global Industry Analysts has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.
Report Details:
Footwear: Market Research Report
Published: March, 2012
Pages: 889
Price: US$ 4.950,00
The research study delves into in-depth analysis of the footwear market from a global perspective, along with presenting separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. It contains annual estimates and forecasts for the period 2009 through 2017; as well as includes a six-year historic analysis for these markets. Furthermore, the report is supplemented with elaborate profiles of 841 companies including the world's leading manufacturers.
The product categories/segments mentioned include: athletic footwear (aerobic, baseball, basketball, cricket, cross-training, soccer, running, tennis, walking, hiking, hockey, athleisure, & others), outdoor/rugged, casual, dress/formal, and footwear accessories.
More new studies by the publisher can be found at Global Industry Analysts page.
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How Do I Choose the Best Antiviral for Herpes?
If you are trying to select the best antiviral for herpes, realize that your motive needs to be considered. You may want to then weigh the costs of the available options because some of these medications can be pricey. Another factor to consider is how often you will have to take a particular drug. Do not forget to assess the potential side effects and drug interactions. Most important, allow your doctor to play a prominent role in your final decision.
Begin by analyzing your motives for taking an antiviral for herpes. These drugs are most commonly used to the treat the symptoms associated with breakouts and to shorten the length of each occurrence. This means that you take the medication only when there is a problem.
You may, however, be looking for a drug to suppress your symptoms so that you can reduce the number of outbreaks. This generally involves taking the medication on an ongoing basis. Some drugs may be more highly recommended for this type of usage than others. If you are experiencing your initial outbreak, you may not want to make famcyclovir your first choice unless otherwise advised. There are some questions as to whether it is comparable to its peer drugs in this regard.
Cost is another factor that you should consider. Herpes antiviral drugs can become a notable expense, especially if they need to be taken often. Acyclovir is the oldest drug in this group. It is available in generic versions, and it is generally considered to be the cheapest option. Even if you choose another drug, you should consider whether there is a generic version and compare the costs.
You may also want to factor in how frequently you need to take any particular antiviral for herpes. One of the drawbacks of acyclovir is that it must be consumed more than most of its peer drugs. Some people may need to take it a minimum of five times per day for it to be effective. Valcyclovir, however, works in much the same manner as acyclovir, but it does not need to be taken as often.
How often you need to take the medication can be very important depending on the characteristics of your lifestyle. Another reason to consider frequency, however, is that this too can have an impact on the costs. If, for example, you choose a cheap drug that needs to be taken five times per day for five days to address a breakout, it could end up being more expensive than one you only need to take twice a day for three days.
Do not forget to consider the potential side effects of a particular antiviral for herpes before making your final decision. If you notice a drug is associated with a particular side effect that you have experienced in the past with other medications, you may want to consider another option. You must also consider drug interactions.
This highlights an important factor in your choosing of an antiviral for herpes. Your doctor should play a major role in your final decision. You must remember, however, that for the doctor's advice to prove most beneficial, you must be open and honest about your medical history, current medications, and any other information that may be requested.


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doobeydoobeydudeon April 11, 2004 Link
0You're right in a way. But like this is what i think
1st Interpretation)This song is about the singer's boyfriend Angus Andrew leaving her to go accept a job. He's packing up and she's telling him to wait.
MAPS is an acronym for
2nd Interpretation)This song is about the singer's boyfriend leaving her for another person, she's telling him to stay because they wont love him the way she has.0You're right. It's about her relationship with Angus Andrew, and MAPS is an acronym. This said, I don't know the details of their relationship. I see that some of the discussions here are about whether he's leaving her for a job, for another girl, or for a guy.
Someone says that "my kind's your kind" means that they both like men. But I think she just means that her kind is the kind of man that he his. She loves him and is not referring to other guys here.
Also the "I'm straight" fueled the debate. But I'm straight can mean a thousand things. For instance, that she will stop doing stupid things. Or that she's absolutely sure about her feelings.
I don't think it's about someone being gay. But again, I don't know Angus Andrew.Flag cecile0112358on February 14, 2010


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Start by picking a date below and entering the length of the race followed by the amount of people that will be attending.
The application fee is based on a sliding scale with the lowest fee available to those Sponsor Organizations and Race Directors who submit their application by the 90 day deadline.
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Location. Castello dell'Oscano is located in Perugia, close to Church of San Michele Arcangelo and Parco di Porta Sant'Angelo. Additional area points of interest include Oratorio di San Bernardino and Arco Etrusco. Property Features. Castello dell'Oscano features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The residence serves a complimentary buffet breakfast. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a sauna. This residence has a business center and offers small meeting rooms, a meeting/conference room, and secretarial services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The property offers a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge). Business services and wedding services are available. Guest parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, a library, and an arcade/game room. Guestrooms. Air-conditioned guestrooms at Castello dell'Oscano feature minibars and safes. Bathrooms feature bidets and makeup/shaving mirrors. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to complimentary newspapers, guestrooms offer multi-line phones. Televisions have premium cable channels and pay movies. Rooms also include windows that open. Guests may request microwaves, in-room massages, and irons/ironing boards. Notifications and Fees:Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following: A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 14 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.


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The best time to book your flights to France depends entirely on where you are planning on visiting. Whether you are after a white snowy experience or want to relax on the beaches in the Summer, you should secure your flight tickets at least two or three months in advance to have the best chances of finding the cheapest flights tickets. If you are flexible with your dates and your location then you'll find the cheapest flights to France without much trouble providing you secure your flight tickets in advance. Depending on the weather and the wind, the left hand side of the plane should provide you with views of the Eiffel Tower, however if the weather goes well you'll find the sun can be beaming on that side.
Flights from London to Paris: 1 hour 15 minutes
Flights from Manchester to Nice: 3 hours 55 minutes
Flights from Birmingham to Paris: 1 hour 15 minutes
Flights from Glasgow to Lyon: 4 hours 05 minutes
British Airways, easyJet, Air France and Iberia are just a few of the airlines that operate flights to France. The overall price will vary depending on where exactly you want to travel to. Iberia and easyJet generally provide cheap flights to France whereas British Airways would be slightly more expensive. That said they offer free snacks and drinks onboard their flights. Once you've settled on your destination, make sure to secure your flight tickets early to get the cheapest flights to France.
CDG Paris Airport:
There are a few methods to get to the city centre from the airport after your flights to France. The quickest option is the train. From the baggage collection area simply follow the signs to the railway station. Once you arrive at the station you will need to purchase your ticket, the price of which will vary depending on where you are ultimately going. For example a general ticket to the city will cost less than a special ticket that allows you to get to Disneyland. The Roissybus is another option you can choose and is one of the more popular bus choices to get into the city. The bus is very regular, running around every 15 minutes and goes directly to the centre. There are other buses available too which are cheaper but take longer to complete their journey. Lastly you could just opt for a taxi but you will pay through the teeth for it. Make sure you agree on a fee beforehand. If there are a few of you to split the fare you might find a taxi good value, otherwise try to avoid them unless you have too.
Nice Airport:
There are two buses that go directly to the city from the airport meaning getting to the centre is relatively easy. When on the bus you'll need to make sure to press the stop button otherwise the driver will just continue onwards, although there are signs to inform me of the upcoming stop. If you'd rather not get a bus or if you have lots of luggage then you can jump into a taxi. They are a lot more expensive though and make sure you agree on a fee before getting in and even insist on a receipt. Even the locals in Nice don't like using taxis as they are known for overcharging.


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Fine Art Lifestyle Portraiture - Cambridge | Rockport MA
3 families that I have photographed numerous times over the years + 2 019 season (lots of catch up to post) + lots of little kid and baby energy (+does having me as your photographer increase your
Repeat client family + new-ish addition of adorable baby boy + winter afternoon indoors with tons of warm light + dance party + my lens =
My BFF with her twin-family on the Boston waterfront + local friends and West Cambridge entrepreneurs at their home and Fresh Pond + repeat clients/boy-sibling friends of my guys at Longfellow House
Musical and artistic (hipster) family + rocker hair + playful disposition + fall colors at Longfellow House + my lens =
Awesome repeat/growing client + mischevious and exploratory 2 year old boy energy + blustery fall day + Fresh Pond Lusitania Meadow (growing in beautifully!) + adoring parents + my lens =
Beloved repeat clients/growing family + floral motif + 2 year old rambunctiousness + historic home in Weston + too much sweetness + my lens =
Super happy 4-month old baby Jude + playful and loving parents + hot, sunny summer morning + light filled Cambridgeport apartment + my lens =
A family with bohemian and creative sensibilities + artistic just-turned-10-year-old Ishbel + a sense of humor + coffee and pancakes + beautiful old home + my lens =
Playful and loving family with adorable tot and dog child + Marina Park sunrise + warming up back at South Boston home + books and snuggles + my lens =
NYC-based Andie + Heston (my brother and gorgeous SIL's twin babies) + Thanksgiving Day visit + thoughtful and stylish wardrobe selection + glowing parents + cameo of rambunctious cousins +
Quirky, adorable, young Cambridge family + morning routine (plus a few fun twists) + dancing + playing + pretend reading + every day walk to school + warmth + love + my lens =
Mischievous toddler cutie (Sophie) + fairly new baby brother (Evan) + tired and loving parents + beautiful early fall day + Charles River Greenway and home + my lens =
Repeat clients/friends (+1 since last photo session) + warm summer afternoon + beautiful home and garden in Cambridge + high energy + spirited/gorgeous daughter + scrumptious baby son + my lens =
Warm and inviting repeat clients + 1 year old baby boy Arlo + Blackstone Square and townhouse in the South End + a sense of humor + love + my camera =
Whimsical prints (flamingos + ladybugs! – no doubt Chanel employee mom had some influence) + pretty 1 year old Lola + painterly summer day in Larz Anderson Park + my lens =
growing family/awesome repeat clients + book worms + dance fever + warm and playful home + abundant sisterly love + my lens =
A stylish, good looking, cool family + misty morning over Boston harbor / magical light + Castle Island + my camera =
Today I get to share some lovely photos of my cousin Virginia's stunning family. I had actually been commissioned to take these portraits by my Grandmommy back when John was born. But you
For all those foggy beach chasers – I have a treat for you today! A super friendly family who hail from Andover but wanted to introduce their almost 1 year old son Teddy to the beach. He
I have to admit, I'm pretty proud by the percentage of my business coming from repeat clients these days. Not just proud, but pumped – it is always pretty cool to witness my clients grow
What a journey a year+ it's been for this uber stylish, creative and laid back client family. I started working with them back in snowy 2016 when we head into downtown Boston for their
One of the best parts of my job is that I get to witness and document families grow. Take these guys – remember when I photographed their first son Hudson coming into the world? Well now
Summer is finally here and it's time to take advantage of the beautiful New England coast. Join me up in Cape Ann, about an hour north of Boston, where there are scenic beaches, meadows, woods
I have a real gem from the Fall that is now a much belated blog feature, but here it is. Witness adorable 6 month old Kemp, hanging out with gorgeous mom and dad at home and around the neighborhood
This location never fails me. Belmont Habitat is a gorgeous place for scenic photos set against woods and meadow. This mom and I lucked out on a frosty, foggy morning in early December for me to
Another former Nobles classmate and another gorgeous family! Astrid hired me to photograph her adorable children, husband, brother and parents at her newly acquired horse-farm in Dover. It was
Here is a cozy, intimate gem for you: a young family with a 2 month old baby boy at their home in Norfolk, Ma. Not too many words needed for images that really invite you into their world like
This lucky little guy had his introduction portraits taken at his grandparent's house in a beautiful historic home in Newton, MA. This couple is currently living with the grandparents as their
Baby Gus and family is back! What a cutie with the biggest cheeks ever!! He was all smile (and a little drool..) – very chill and easy going baby! I loved holding and snuggling this guy : )
For those of you who are looking for a rustic, outdoorsy, city-nomad photo session location (that's great for dogs), look no further. Middlesex Fells is a HUGE reservation a quick 15 minute
I have been to post this beautiful session for quite some time! You may remember three of these subjects from this lovely session at the Lincoln DeCordova 2 years ago. Well, Nabil joined the family
If ever there was a quintessential Rockport family photo session, this would have to be it. Baby Isabella and family were here for a week vacation, to soak up the sun, breath some salty New England
There is something magical about golden hour on the beach. Especially when a scary storm approaches. Light is just… amazing. So is the energy. People get a little hyped.
So all these
Another beautiful baby boy (and family) I get to introduce – Landon! I was lucky enough to be referred to this young family by a prior client, and head over to the rolling, quiet roads of
Summer is officially here, and now is time to book your summer vacation beach family sessions. I love photographing seaside family portraits because they simply never fail. Playful, dynamic and
This spring and summer has been all about repeat local clients for me! I am grateful, and also quiet excited because I get to see all these families grow. First up is this group. Two years ago I
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Everything Is Everywhere -- A Review
EVERYTHING IS EVERYWHERE. By Carrie Newcomer with Amaan Ali Khan, Amjad Ali Khan, and Ayaan Ali Khan. Available Light Records, 2011.
I must preface this by saying, once again, that I'm not a music critic. I know what I like, and what I don't like. For me the tune/melody is the key. Whatever message or meaning the lyrics might carry is secondary. If I like the tune, I'll pay attention to the lyrics (assuming that there are lyrics). Part of the reason why this might be true is that I'm not especially drawn to poetry, and song lyrics are essentially poetry. All of this being true, I can say that I truly enjoy the music of Carrie Newcomer.
This is the third album of Carrie Newcomers that has been provided to me, and as with the previous two I have found it inviting and enjoyable to listen to. As I noted in my first review of an album by her, her voice and style remind me of Karla Bonhoff, a singer/songwriter that I've enjoyed since my college years.
Pulled in by the music I am able to attend to the words that speak of God's presence in the world and call for the listener to be attentive to that presence. It's not an overpowering message, such that one often finds in Christian music. In fact, this particular album, Everything is Everywhere, has a broad, interfaith appeal. Newcomer is Quaker, and thus her own theology is expressive of her embrace of the Quaker concept of the inner light of God. She's also attentive to the Quaker embrace of the call to peace and peacemaking.
What sets this album apart from the two albums that I've previously reviewed is her collaboration on the album with a well-known and highly regarded Indian family of sarod players – Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, and Ayaan Ali Khan. The sarod is a string instrument that is used in Indian Classical music, and thus this album produces a rather distinctive sound. But, once one is acclimated to this unique sound, at least to western ears, one will be able to enjoy this bridge between Newcomer's folk music style and the Indian classical music of the Khan family, thus bridging East and West. The two styles ultimately complement each other.
Perhaps what one can take from this collaboration is the possibilities inherent in sharing together our musical traditions to build bridges across ethnic and religious lines. Newcomer's music is deeply spiritual, but at least in this album it takes broad forms. It invites one to enjoy the world we live in, as is expressed in the song "I Believe." In this song one won't find doctrinal definitions, but rather that there is holiness out there – in ginger tea and in those who choose to teach in public school.
I believe in a good strong cup of ginger tea,
And all these shoots and roots will become a tree,
All I know is I can't help but see
All of this as so very holy,
I Believe.
I can give my own recommendation and perception as to the value of the album -- I like it a lot -- but the best way to decide whether or not to try it is to go to the source and take a listen. If you choose to buy a copy of the album, you may want to know that the profits go to the Interfaith Hunger Initiative, " an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization bringing together two dozen faith communities in the Indianapolis area who work together to end child and family hunger. IHI work to create a system of access to food through pantries in central Indiana and schools in foreign countries, feeding and supporting thousands of children and families."
Good music for a good cause!


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How to Become a Millionaire With your Business
Everybody dreams to be a millionaire- to have all the money that one needs to live a lavish life and buy what you always wanted. How great would be if it this was possible. Well, the good news is that it's not impossible. You can be a millionaire at an early age by using the right approach and some hard-work. The decisions that you make on a day-to-day basis play a major role in your financial status. People often overlook this fact when they are working laboriously to become a millionaire. To be the next millionaire, you will need to blend your business practices with responsible financial decisions in order to maximize your profits. Nobody can state the ways to become a millionaire with a guarantee but trying these following points can definitely be a big help. Here are the top ten ways to start your journey towards being a millionaire:
6 Important Lessons Learnt on Starting a Business
Businesses can take charge of your entire life- so if you are ready for your life to revolve around your business, you might have the entrepreneurship bug within you. Starting a business is hard, running a business is harder and running a business successfully is the hardest! Some entrepreneurs fail to get off the ground let alone run a business, and many of them fail to earn profits for a long period of time. Success requires a lot of time, it's not going to happen overnight. But entrepreneurs who have had it the hard way enjoy their freedom of time, money and schedule which makes them forget about all their past sufferings. Every business is an untold story which gives invaluable lessons to entrepreneurs. Here are the top six lessons learnt by whoever has started a business:
How to Use Your Competitiveness to Succeed in a Business
Healthy competition is vital to the success and the growth of a business. Competitive pressures are not an obstacle rather they should be viewed as an opportunity. As a business-owner you are never alone, whatever industry you chose to go in, there will always be some kind of competition present. Even if not present at that time, competition will slowly build up. The business industry is meant to be a racecourse, where there are going to be your fellowmen, sometimes you are going to take the lead, and sometimes you might be left behind too. But there is no finishing line. Successful entrepreneurs learn how to survive under competitive pressures. Never underestimate your competitors, you need to worry about them because however small or big they are, they are going to be a threat. But what can you do about it? You need to devise a strategic business plan in order to get competitive advantage to get ahead and stay ahead. Getting ahead might not be difficult but the other part is where you have to buck up and stay prepared for anything. So how do you identify your competitive advantage? Here are a few ways in which you can stay in business against the competition:
What to Know When Choosing a Commercial Broker
A commercial real estate broker is a licensed professional with whose assistance clients can buy, sell or rent out properties that will be utilized for business purposes. They represent and act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers. Choosing a broker to assist you with your commercial property needs and to negotiate on your behalf can be a daunting task. You will want to choose a broker whose professional experience and communication skills will be to your advantage. So, this brings us to the big question, as to how to choose a commercial broker?
11 Ways to Make Money While You Sleep
Are your everyday expenses taking a toll on your sleep? Are you having sleepless nights by thinking about all the pending bills that keep recurring every month? Are you trying to keep up with your expenditures but can't think of a source of income? Did you know that you can earn money while you are dozing off? Yes, you heard it right! Maybe not a huge amount right in the beginning, but sufficient enough to keep your worries at bay. Does it not sound too good to be true? Here are 11 ways in which you can earn money while you sleep:
7 Ways to Cope up with Work Stress
Work related stress is one of the biggest sources of stress and is the most common one too. All individuals at some point in their professional lives face work-related pressures and it affects their well-being as well as the ones who are closely related to them. You might know a few happy-go-lucky people who do not look stressed whatsoever, that is because they know how to deal with their stress through mindfulness. It is not very difficult to attain a peaceful mind and keep your worries at bay, a few simple steps in your daily routine can help you to tackle the stress in your life and make you emerge as a positive and a happier entrepreneur. Here are the top 7 ways in which you can cope up with the stress that revolves around your professional lives.
Top 9 Successful Real Estate Agent Tips
Real estate is pretty competitive industry, you need to really stand out to hang in there. Being successful in the real estate world is certainly more than passing the licensing test. Many people pass the test but fail to understand the importance of a proper plan to get ahead in order get the ropes that are not taught. Success in real estate is directly dependent upon the amount of effort you are willing to put in but it's going to take a little while. There is no secret formula to be successful in this industry, but here are the 10 most important tips that you might have not considered:


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As I was looking for the GPS Coordinate of some photos, I was surprised to see that in the exif meta-data of photos I have uploaded using dropbox, the exif data mentionned "Dropbox Inc." as Profile Copyright, here is a screenshot,
This is quite astonishing as first I'm paying for this online dropbox service, and secondly I did not remember anything or anywhere in the application where I would have given the copyright of my photos to dropbox ?
As anyone face this questions before ?
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Hey there @rasatavohary - welcome to our forums and happy Monday!
Could you tell me where exactly are you seeing this information and if it would be OK if I reached out to you via email to the address you use for your forum's profile so we can have a further look into this with all of my tools available?
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Ou wow, this is ugly 🤨
Just uploaded my photos. Can't see the EXIF data.
Please @dropboxTeam:
Photos without MetaData make no sense at all 😢!
Hi Walter,
It seems that Dropbox has purely batched all the photo online and removed silently what I've found a few month ago.
As I'm a business user, I would like to know if you could confirm me the following different points :
- Are the data and files I'm uploading to Dropbox are only and stritecly only used for the purpose of the service provided by Dropbox ? As to know store it and make it available online ?
- If these files are photo, after uploading them in dropbox, are these photos my solely property and won't be changed in term of property by Dropbox ?
- In the process of uploading the file, how does Dropbox guarantee that the files are not silently modified in any way by dropbox ?
I'm a little worried about the way my data are taken care by dropbox,
I would happy to start a conversation and have feed-back from dropbox,
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When downloading the image previewed in the browser with the right click button, i'm missing the original exif data of photo,
But when downloading with the download button, I can see again my exif data, this is good,
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Thanks for posting your inquiries here Zo (@rasatavohary ) - how are you today?
I understand your concerns and as I wanted to have a concrete view of the matter at hand, I just reached out via email to your Dropbox associated address. Take a look at your inbox and we'll take it from there.
In the meantime, for information on security, compliance, and privacy, you can see our Dropbox Business Trust Guide:
You will find details on Dropbox Business security - including our architecture and infrastructure, control, and visibility features - in the security section of the Trust Guide:
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Helping students learn while having fun
RIVAL 5 was designed in the summer of 2015 by an adult education teacher in a state prison near Philadelphia. The teacher prayed that God would show her how to develop a game that would help students learn basic computational skills in oblivion, while having fun. She began tossing two polyhedral dice, then added a third, and with an array of numbers and a few basic rules, a game was designed. College level inmates began playing competitively with the students and quickly became addicted to the game. Because RIVAL 5 is a game of strategy, skill and chance, low-level learners can win against college students, increasing the challenge. RIVAL 5 was published in 2017 and is enjoyed by children and adults.
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RIVAL 5 is assembled by Vision Corps, employing legally blind adults in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. RIVAL 5 is made in the United States of America except for the chips and dice which are unavailable in the USA.


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With such a tight knit community, many of you may have already heard the heartbreaking story of Kendra Wiberg (Brown). She is a woman with dynamic energy, lives a healthy lifestyle and has an incredible zest for life, but is sadly deteriorating quickly. She was raised in Revelstoke (4th generation Revelstokian) and graduated from RSS in 1994. Although she lives in Kamloops now with her husband Larry, and two beautiful daughters, (Madison aged 5 and Sierra aged 3) she has many friends and family still here in Revelstoke (Sister – Rhonda Schmidt and Grandmother – Maxine Brown).
Kendra was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer 13 years ago – she fought it and won. Now, she has been diagnosed with kidney cancer and also a very rare form of cancer that only 0.12 in a million will get. Although it is terminal, her fight has not ended. Kendra is just beginning chemotherapy in an effort to prolong her life as long as possible. Hopefully the treatments allow her to spend one more Christmas and see her daughters turn 4 and 6.
Once Kendra reached the point of acceptance her main goal became making the most of the time that she has with her family. Her friends launched a campaign to raise as much money as they could to send Kendra and her family to Disneyland – the land of Magic – to make beautiful memories for her girls! Kendra is putting together what she calls "Legacy Boxes." They will be filled with letters, birthday cards for their birthdays to come, small presents and photos in a hopes they will remember her and that she can always be with her girls as they grow older.
This campaign that has been put in motion is driven by her dream trip but also to raise money to help elevate some of the burden of the medical expenses and to also have a little put aside so her husband Larry will be able to be home with the girls for a bit when Kendra can no longer be with them.
It is a story that has touched many people because as a parent you couldn't possibly imagine not being there to raise your children. This could be anyone of us. The support has been truly amazing. Kendra has at times been speechless with the overwhelming support that has been sent their way. She feels the love and positive energy. Kendra has said "that if anything good can come of this is that everyone know to hold their babies a little tighter and love their families that much deeper and enjoy every day as a gift."
There are several donation boxes around Revelstoke that you may contribute to: Pharmasave, Nomad, Revelstoke Florist, Carrie's Café, Conversations, Malone's, Peoples, Emos, CIBC, Royal Bank, Revelstoke Credit Union and Home Hardware.
As time is of the essence, there is an event planned for February 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Cooper's Foods. There will be hot dogs as well as a Prize Wheel Raffle. It is a Pro-D for the kids so bring them down for hotdogs and a spin of the wheel to help support this family.
You can also go to www.gofundme.com/kendras-trip