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Q: I've been hearing that video is now crucial to social media marketing, but I'm not sure how to do it. Do I really need it?
A: It depends. There are several factors to consider: your product, whether you can create truly engaging videos, what platforms you post on, and your capacity to create videos for social media.
Video is an important development for social media marketing. It can be especially engaging on certain platforms. When done right, it can communicate a dynamic, personal feeling about your business, products, and services. It can be the medium that makes your followers stop and spend a few minutes with you rather than scrolling on by.
That said, few people watch dry, informational videos on social media. They don't care for boring people talking about boring products. There is no room for bragging or self-aggrandizing. You have to let the images in the video speak for themselves. There has to be an emotional connection for viewers if you want to capture their interest. Think of the most popular videos you see on Facebook: cooking videos that make creating extraordinary food look deceptively easy, news and pop-culture clips, ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and people being funny. All of these videos capture our emotions in some way, whether they make us feel like we can be the next Julia Child or that our kids are the most hilarious creatures on the planet.
You might not think there's anything emotionally engaging about your product, but a little creativity might change your mind. How do people FEEL about your product or services? What makes them feel that way? Once you identify what emotional resonance your product or service has, you can plan a video to engage your audience.
I mentioned Facebook above on purpose. It is the most popular social media network and the one used most frequently for marketing. Obviously YouTube is the most obvious place to promote your videos. But Facebook promotes video posts above other kinds of posts, so using video can be one way to get more eyes on your content. However, not all Facebook video is created equal. First, it promotes video created with its built-in Live feature above other kinds of video. In fact, posts with links to YouTube are shown less frequently than videos uploaded directly to Facebook. Second, your video must have that emotional draw that I mentioned before or your followers aren't going to watch. Third, videos with subtitles help get your videos seen because Facebook automatically runs videos silently as you scroll past them. If you have subtitles, people are far more likely to stop and read, and then to click and watch, your video.
It's important to realize that outside of YouTube, Facebook is probably the only social platform where video will do you any good. If you have a Periscope or Snapchat account, great, they love video too, but most small-to-mid-sized businesses don't use these channels for marketing. Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram don't promote video over other types of posts. In fact, even though Instagram has built-in video capability, traditionally videos don't do as well as photos there.
If you do want to incorporate video into your marketing strategy, plan it out carefully. Know what kinds of videos get the most traction on social media, and try to emulate them. You can always use your smart phone to take primitive video, which can be great for an immediate, real-life feeling. If you'd like something more sophisticated, a DSLR or handheld digital video camera can work well for capturing video. Finally, of course, you can have professionals create your video for you. No matter how you create your video, make sure that it is branded consistently with your other marketing materials, that it has relevance and emotional impact, and that you've carefully planned out what you want to shoot and how you want to shoot it. Remember that video is just one aspect of your larger social marketing strategy. All of your posts -- video, photo, or otherwise -- should fit in with your consistent, cohesive message to your market.


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We already dealt with the All time scoring leaders and the approaching milestones, but there is plenty of statistics still to dig in to. In the fourth part we dig into top-10 in the following categories: Goalscorers, Playmakers, Scoring Leaders and Bad Boys. In these statistics we have counted all[…]Read more
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What about the opponents then?
In this third statistical deep dive post we'll focus on our dear opponents. Which teams have we played against during all these years? Which teams have we had extreme difficulties with? Which teams have practically been handing us the points? As always we focus on the competitive games, played in[…]Read more
All time scoring leaders
Yesterday we published some approaching milestones in amounts of games played, today we go all in and publish the all time scoring leaders. Still focusing only on official games, played in the series facilitated by the Finnish Floorball Federation, but for all categories. Here you go! Headers: GP – Games[…]Read more
Note! No youth practices today – 10.11.2019
Due to a volleyball tournament arranged by Kristiinan Vesa in Kristinahallen today (10.11.2019) there are no youth practices. We'll continue on the 17.11.2019!Read more
Note! No youth practices today – 03.11.2019
Due to other events in Kristinahallen (03.11.2019 Lappfjärds Gymnastikförening and 10.11.2019 Kristiinan Vesa) there are no youth practices today and next Sunday. We'll continue on the 17.11.2019!Read more
The youth clubs continues today
The youth clubs continues today, as per the entries in the calendar, but after that we'll unfortunately have a short break in the Sunday practices due to other events in the arena. As a replacement for the oldest youth groups we have found a slot on Wednesdays between 16:00-17:30. This[…]Read more
Note! No youth practices today – 20.10.2019
Due to the men's tournament played in Kristinestad there are no youth practices today. We'll continue on the 27th of October.Read more
Note! No youth practices today – 06.10.2019
We'll continue on the 13th of October!Read more
Shortened youth practices this Sunday
Note! Sunday's youth practices for the older junior teams end already at 14:00!Read more
Shortened youth practices on Sunday
Since the men's team are travelling to Ylistaro for their away game the youth practices are a bit shortened today. The youngest groups practices are as always kept between 12-13 and all of the older youth players are playing between 13-14 today! Next Sunday will be the last before the[…]Read more


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Today's Gallery Theme – 'Hanging Around'
That's one of our acrobatic heroes – Ed Upcott – in rather contrived location for ring work!
I meant to give you the answers to the non-crossword clues in the previous post, but we were rather knocked off our perch by a very pleasant surprise, and I forgot. But let me deal with the answers first:
- Lever in gym boy pulled up (5) PEDAL
- Son gets on with everything except gym kit (4,4) WALL BARS
- Undisclosed strain stops nude wrestling (7) UNAIRED (and we can't see quite how you get the 'air' bit either)
- Do exercises in school (5) NO IDEA – OVER TO YOU!! (Might be a reference to a British Private School, and I hope to find the answer soon)
- A glass for the acrobat (7) TUMBLER
- Exercise before second drink (5,2) PRESS UP
- Just outside gym, in full view of everybody (6) OPENLY
- Wrestling's not finished – that's the problem (3) SUM
- Force prisoners to exercise (9) CONSTRAIN
- Gym teacher taking public transport with hesitation (7) TRAINER
OK, let's not hang about:
Could be our teen-boy pre-breakfast training group although, if it were, I should be rather unhappy that only the boy on the right has his feet and legs together, and even he is not stretching his feet. Powerful back muscle, though…
…and our lot probably wouldn't be wearing their wrestle pants either…
So, the surprise! When we first met Jack (see Loving the Boy), he was the 'top' in a competitive men's four acrobatic group. The bases, Alain and Michel, a gay couple living at the time near Niagara Falls, because really good friends, as my books relate (e.g. The Power of Love). The fourth guy (straight), Ted, seems to have vanished without trace along with his girlfriend! However, Alain and Michel are still around and, of course, Jack has kept in touch. Knowing from Jack about the show, they surprised all of us by coming to the second house and then appearing backstage. Apart from Jack himself (and his partner Ethan when he has been here), none of us have seen them since about 2006, so you can imagine that we had a lot of catching up to do, involving 'hanging around' in a late-night bar…
(Just for once, I didn't mean that kind of bar!!!)
…and missing the usual gym training the next morning!
It's so easy to lose touch with people when you don't make enough of an effort to keep in touch. They've more or less given up on acro now – one time, they joined us for a tour and it all went horribly pear-shaped (see Against All Odds), but that wasn't the reason. They help to run a weights gym in a town about 35 miles from Toronto, where they now live (that sort of thing is kind of catching) but both have 'proper' jobs as well.
Their gym has a 'street workout' section for use in the better weather but, being Canada, that does not stretch to this time of year! So they, too, have stayed in real good shape.
So, a real treat for all. They invited us to their gym, of course, but that's not really practical in this little time window Dave, I, and the kids have – but the others will probably get over there before the show finally ends in early February. But right now, we're struggling to keep up with the 'two shows a day and training' schedule, and the four of us fly back to TN on Monday anyway.
Some more 'hanging around' now, for those who have the time:
(A puzzling location for hanging levers…)
(We're not sure what it is about Russian boys, but they frequently appear in public for exercise or swimming in just their underwear – presumably this saves them money on Speedos? In this case, assuming that the clothing was necessary in the first place, this boy could maybe use a bit more 'protection'!)
Another one from Chelyabinsk now:
(Training can be tough!)
(Nicely held back lever – feet should stretch more)
(OK, he's only ready to hang, but close enough)
(That's just decorative hanging of course, but nice…)
Just before I go for our usual pre-shows lunch, a quick reprise of those books – just in case (click on covers for more info and you can find them as e-books too…
Finally, here's what a love of ring exercise can build for you! Be inspired, and look forward to building a better body for 2017!


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What Is the Best Shooting Stick?
After an extensive search, we selected the Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tripod Trigger Stick as the top shooting stick because it's so easy to adjust, can fit cameras or scopes, and allows for fluid handle movement.
With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know which are the right shooting sticks. You want something that's going to take the pressure off your body and help you shoot as accurately as possible.
As you prepare for the hunting season, you may not have time to do all the research to find the right item. We've done all the work for you. To locate the top shooting sticks, we looked at scores of products and read customer reviews.
We considered the different features, pros, and cons of each item. Here's an overview of the 8 shooting sticks on the market. We considered the different features, pros, and cons of each item.
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Top 8 Best Shooting Sticks: Our Picks & Recommendations
- Best overall: Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tri Pod Trigger Stick
- Best budget: Vanguard Quest T62U Shooting Stick
- Best bipod shooting stick: Primos Gen 2 Bipod Trigger Stick, 24–61-Inch
- Best tripod shooting stick: Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series– Jim Shockey Tall Tripod
- 1st runner-up (tripod): Hammers Telescopic Shooting Tripod With Pivot V Yoke
- 2nd runner-up (tripod): BOG-Pod CLD Camo Shooting Rest with Lightweight Design
- 3rd runner-up (tripod): BOG Pod RLD, Black Shooting Rest with Lightweight Design
- 4th runner-up (tripod): Caldwell DeadShot Field Pod Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle Shooting Rest for Outdoor Range and Hunting
How to Choose the Right Shooting Sticks
Not all shooting sticks are one-and-the-same. So, as you weigh your options, consider the following:
Build of Shooting Sticks
Most shooting sticks are made of carbon fiber or aluminum. The carbon fiber variety are lighter in weight, but the aluminum types are sturdier.
Shooting sticks are meant for shooting ranges or hunting. We recommend a heavier stick if you're mostly shooting from one spot. If you expect to move around a lot, a lighter stick will be easier to carry.
Legs and Tips
Since the legs are the most important part of a shooting stick, you'll want to make sure they can hold up reliably. How long the legs are determines how much weight they can tolerate. Adjustable legs allow you to extend the shooting stick to different heights. Similarly, look for tips that provide sufficient traction on slippery surfaces.
Carriages come in different shapes and designs. Most rotate at 360° so you can easily aim up or down.
Aluminum tends to be more durable than carbon fiber. Especially if you hunt or visit shooting ranges frequently, you need a shooting stick that's built to last.
Some shooting sticks can also accommodate cameras or scopes.
The best shooting stick should be flexible enough to allow you to shoot without having to move the device to another location.
8 Best Shooting Sticks Review
Here's a list of the best shooting sticks we found on the market:
Best overall
1. Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tri Pod Trigger Stick
What You Will Love:
- Removable V-yoke
- Easy to adjust
- Whisper quiet telescoping leg
When it comes to the best shooting stick overall, the Primos 65807 Gen 2 Jim Shockey Edition Deluxe Tri Pod Shooting Stick is our top pick across the board. With just a pull of the trigger, you can adjust the height from 24″ to 62″.
When you achieve the desired height, just flip a switch to lock the gun rest in place. The removable V-yoke adjusts 360°, making it easy to aim up and down.
Removing the yoke gives you room for cameras, scopes, binoculars, laser range finders, and just about any other mountable devices you can think of. (These tripod sticks accommodate 1/4″-20 and 3/8″-16 threaded fixtures for your optical gear.
The device's design allows for more fluid handle movement, too. If you're a hunter, you know how important it is to be quiet as you're setting up and keeping watch for game.
One thing we especially like about this gun rest is the Trigger stick Gen 2 coating, which allows for whisper quiet as you telescope the legs. Strong yet lightweight, the legs make this gun stick easy to carry around.
As if maneuvering couldn't get more convenient, we're happy to tell you that the stick comes with a wrist strap too. Primos shooting sticks have a reputation for being especially well-built.
- Adjusts from 24″–62″, you can lock the legs in place
- Whisper quiet telescoping
- Accommodates mountable optical devices
- Stick is heavy
- Legs can move around (and therefore make noise) during transport
- Yoke can loosen and fall off on its own
Best budget
2. Vanguard Quest T62U Shooting Stick
What You Will Love:
- Quick-flip leg locks extend the stick from 27″ to 62″
- 3-in-1 device (tripod, bipod, monpod)
- Removable U-yoke and 360 rotating rubber fins
- Compact and lightweight
If you're looking for a versatile shooting stick, but don't want to spend a lot of cash, look no further than the Vanguard Quest T62U Shooting Stick. This 3-in-1 (bipod, tripod, and monopod) all-weather shooting stick is made of durable aluminum alloy.
Quest T62U Shooting Stick. This 3-in-1 (bipod, tripod, and monopod) all-weather shooting stick is made of durable aluminum alloy.
By unscrewing the removable third leg, you can easily convert it from tripod to bipod. If you attach the removable yoke to the third leg, the shooting stick converts to a monopod.
Foam grips make the shooting stick easy to handle in all kinds of weather. Similarly, rubber feet provide plenty of traction on wet, slippery surfaces. The U-shaped yoke comes with rubber fins that spin 360°, so you can shoot from any angle without moving the whole shooting stick.
Another thing about the yoke: it has a universal 1/4″ thread bolt accommodates cameras, camcorders, or spotting scopes. If you're planning on carrying your shooting stick around a lot, you'll be happy to know that it weighs just over 2 pounds.
When you fold it, it's less than two-and-a-half feet long. Since it's so easy to handle, you'll probably look forward to taking it with you whenever you go out in the field, especially considering how well it can stand up to weather elements.
Plus, you can use this shooting stick in a standing, sitting, or kneeling position, since the legs extend the device from 27″ to 62″.
- Portable
- Durable
- 3-in-1
- Removable
- Adjustable U-yoke, stands from 2″7–62."
- Customers recommend setting up as bipods to convert them to rifle sticks
- No consistent problems found
Best Bipod Shooting Stick
3. Primos Gen 2 Bipod Trigger Stick, 24–61-Inch
What You Will Love:
- Leg telescopes quietly
- Adjusts to a wide range of heights
- Lightweight
- Adjustable yoke
- Accommodates mountables
Another of the Primos shooting sticks we really like is the Gen 2 Bipod Trigger Stick (24–61-inch). In fact, this one ranked as the best bipod shooting stick overall. To set it to the desired height, all you have to do is pull a trigger, allowing for one-handed operation.
To lock it in place, just flip a switch. This device makes it possible to shoot from a kneeling or standing position. It features an improved fluid handle movement, too.
You can remove the rotating V-yoke to mount cameras and scopes. The yoke swivels for a complete 360°, allowing you to shoot from any angle without repositioning the shooting stick itself.
Another thing you'll likely appreciate about it is its Gen 2 coating that allows the leg to extend as quietly as a whisper. If you're going to be using this for hunting, you know how important it is not to make any noise, and this trigger stick allows you to do just that.
Not only are they quiet, the aluminum legs are incredibly lightweight, too. The Primos Gen 2 weighs less than 2.5 pounds, so you shouldn't have any problems taking it out in the field or carrying it to a blind.
To make it even easier to maneuver, the device comes with a wrist strap, a bonus if your hands are full with other gear.
- Adjusts for a range of heights
- Removable V-yoke accommodates mounted gear and swivels 360 Lightweight
- Quiet leg telescoping
- Some customers reported that legs were prone to issues with retraction and height adjustment
- The next five reviews cover our top selections for best tripod shooting sticks
Best Tripod Shooting Stick
4. Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series– Jim Shockey Tall Tripod
What You Will Love:
- Adjusts from 24″–62″
- Deploys quickly
- Intended for all types of terrain
As its "Gen 3" name suggests, the Primos Trigger Stick Gen 3 Series– Jim Shockey Tall Tripod allows you to take your shooting to the next level. With one hand, you can adjust the height from 24″ to 62″ simply by pulling a trigger.
A rubber bungee holds the legs in place when you're carrying the stick, which can cut down on noise when getting to the field. With a contoured grip and non-slip backbone, the shooting stick is incredibly easy to maneuver.
The Quick Detach Yoke System comes with an integrated lock so you can seamlessly switch between gun and optics. Designed for smoother panning action, the gun stick allows you to scan viewing areas to shoot accurately, yet with minimal effort.
This device is intended for all types of terrain and allows you to shoot from a kneeling, sitting, or standing position. With leg-locking angles, you can shoot from any vantage point.
While this device isn't as lightweight as some of the other best shooting sticks we reviewed, it is sturdy and deploys quickly. What customers found especially helpful about the device is that it's equipped with an adapter for a spotting scope.
- Easy to use
- Allows you to shoot from multiple angles on all terrain
- Some users noted that it's on the heavier side (at least for the top shooting sticks) and measures 42″ when compressed, which is a bit long.
- Some customers said it was flimsier than Gen 2 version. May not do as well in sand and humidity.
1st Runnerup (Tripod)
5. Hammers Telescopic Shooting Tripod With Pivot V Yoke
- Lightweight
- Fully-rotating V-yoke
- Extends from 25″–68″
Another runner-up on our best tripod shooting sticks list is the Hammers Telescopic Shooting Tripod with Pivot V Yoke. Made with aluminum alloy, it's durable, yet–at 2.2 pounds– also lightweight.
It features 3 telescopic sections with twist locks. Its top-mounted V-yoke rotates freely and creates a sturdy platform so you can shoot from a standing, offhand position.
You can adjust the height from 25″ all the way to 68″, so this shooting stick can reach a taller max height than some of the others we found. You can extend each leg individually, which is especially helpful if you're hunting on a hill.
The height is a plus if you happen to be really tall. Otherwise, you might find most rank-and-file shooting sticks too short for you to use comfortably. The legs feature EVA foam grips, and the carbide tips on the ends of the legs are water-resistant and give you optimal traction on rock-solid terrain.
For extra protection, each tip is covered with a rubber end cap. The shooting stick comes with a velcro strap, should you need to tie it down.
When you fold it up, it measures just 32″, considerably shorter than its maximum height. With so much to offer, it's no wonder customers gave this shooting stick an overall rating of 4 stars.
- Lightweight
- Each leg folds individually
- Extends to a maximum height of 68″
- Carbide tips provide extra grip on hard surfaces
- Some people had issues getting legs to extend or retract.
2nd Runnerup (Tripod)
6. BOG-Pod CLD Camo Shooting Rest with Lightweight Design
What You Will Love:
- Highly easy to use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Durable
If you're looking for something that's especially easy to use, one of the best tripod shooting sticks we could find was the BOG-Pod CLD Camo Shooting Rest with Lightweight Design.
To help you blend into your surroundings when hunting, this shooting stick has a camouflage design and black cushioned grips. Durable and reliable in all types of environments, this gun stick comes with screw-out spike feet to make it extra sturdy.
You can rapidly adjust the legs and lock them in place, too. One thing we especially like about this device is that it is compatible with the Switcheroo Shooting system. That means it's remarkably easy to swap out hunting gear and photography equipment– cameras, spotting scopes, and binoculars.
As one of the best rifle shooting sticks, the gun mount is compatible with most firearms. In preparation for transporting it, you can collapse it to a length of 3 feet. It weighs just two pounds and you can extend it from 22″–68″.
To reach your desired height quickly and without much effort, use the inch markers on the inside telescoping leg sections. In terms of versatility, this just may be your go-to gun stick, as you can use it while sitting, standing, or kneeling.
Users can adjust legs individually to a 60-degree angle for maximum accuracy and stability (for hunting or photography). Last but not least, the device features a shooting rest that rotates 360°.
Included in the box are a waterproof carrying case and an Allen wrench in case anything needs to be adjusted.
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Legs adjust individually
- Compatible with Switcheroo shooting system
- May take a while to adjust legs
3rd Runnerup (Tripod)
7. BOG Pod RLD, Black Shooting Rest with Lightweight Design
What You Will Love:
- Extends from 22″ to 68″
- Durable
- Legs adjust independently to a 40° angle
- Swivels 360 so you can shoot from all angles
What we really like about the BOG Pod RLD gun rest is its light weight (just over 2 pounds) and versatility. It starts out at 22″. With the legs fully extended, it tops out at 68″.
To set it to the desired height, you can use the inch markers on the middle telescoping leg sections, and integrated leg stops prevent them from being overextended. You can adjust the legs independently of each other, which is especially helpful if you are on uneven terrain.
The legs extend to a 40-degree angle, and the adjustable tension on them allows for optimal stability and accuracy, whether you're shooting photography or game. What makes the legs so durable is their sturdy construction.
They're lightweight and made of aluminum. Each leg has 3 sections and removable rubber feet. Carbide tips protect the legs from damage and contribute to the device's stability.
To help you shoot as accurately as possible from all vantage points, the device swivels 360°. Even with the highest-quality products, parts can become loosened over time.
This device comes with an Allen wrench so you can be prepared if that happens. Plus, there's a waterproof carrying case for transporting your gun rest in rain or snow.
Another thing you might like to know: the BOG Pod RLD is compatible with the Switcheroo Shooting System, allowing you to seamlessly switch from photography equipment to shooting gear, and back again.
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Legs extend individually
- Compatible with Switcheroo Shooting System
- A few customers reported issues with legs not fully extending or locking
4th Runnerup (Tripod)
8. Caldwell DeadShot Field Pod Adjustable Ambidextrous Rifle Shooting Rest for Outdoor Range and Hunting
What You Will Love:
- Versatile
- Adjustable dual frame
- Durable
- Extends from 20″ to 42″
Last but not least, we're going to round out our list of best gun sticks with the Caldwell DeadShot Field Pod Adjustable Ambidextrous Riffle Shooting Rest for Outdoor Range and Hunting. What sets it apart as one of the best Caldwell shooting sticks is its innovative design.
It's made of aluminum, and you can adjust this shooting stick between 20″ and 42″. With its dual frame, you can count on it holding steady– before, after, and during a shoot.
You can rotate it a full 360°, and its tension knob lets you tilt the frame up and down to get just the right angle. With independent height-adjustable front and rear supports, the gun rest gives you maximum versatility. It can stand up to just about any environment, too.
With mar-resistant over-molded rear stock and front end support, the device holds your gun securely, yet doesn't interfere with point-of-contact.
You can use the gun rest for any size rifle, or even crossbows, so you can take it with you for predator hunting, ground blinds, turkey hunts, and long-range rifle shooting.
Weighing less than 6 pounds, it conveniently folds up for transport. A carrying strap makes it easier to balance when you're carrying it. Whether you're standing or sitting, whether you're in a tree-stand or a blind on the ground, this device allows you to have every advantage to position your rifle for the perfect shot.
- Versatile
- Easy to use
- Accommodates any size rifle and fits crossbows, too
- With so many satisfied customers
- We couldn't find any significant
- Consistently-reported shortcomings with this gun rest
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can you buy shooting sticks?
You can buy shooting sticks– either online or in-person– from any store that sells hunting gear.
Why should I buy shooting sticks?
Shooting sticks take pressure off your body when using a firearm. They also help you secure your gun to get a more accurate shot.
How tall are shooting sticks?
The shooting sticks we reviewed ranged from minimum heights of 20″–24″ inches, with maximum heights of anywhere from 42″ to 68″.
Does a shooter need shooting sticks?
Having a gun rest can be incredibly helpful. Sometimes, these are available in the natural environment– think boulders or branches. In open country though, you likely won't find anything you can use in place of a shooting stick.
How much does it cost to buy a shooting stick?
How much you're going to shell out depends on the kind of shooting stick you want. Something that doesn't come with a lot of extra features or is made of less-durable materials will come with a smaller price tag. A more high-end shooting stick will cost more.
There are lots of shooting sticks on the market. The best one for you depends on what you're using it for. It's important to consider what fits your budget, too. The best shooting sticks are versatile and easy to use, taking your shooting to the next level.
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A combination of a song, O' Come to the Altar and the hurricane disasters of 2017 in the Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Islands, it really struck a cord within my soul. I prayed and wondered what I can do to help out people in distressed situations. I mentioned the desire of my heart to a friend, and he replied" so what are you going to do about it?" I went home that night and the dream of disaster relief was born. My immediate goal is to Fundraise and obtain office/warehouse space to serve the community and surrounding areas of the Lynchburg region. My short term goal would be to form partnerships with local churches, community centers, other non-profit organizations, Corporate Sponsorships, local businesses, and form relationships that will last a lifetime. My long term goal would be to obtain 15 to 20 18 wheeler trucks and trailers to be ready and mobilize to any natural disaster scene with the resources to accomplish our mission statement, " To bring comfort, healing and hope to distressed and hurting people in time of need.
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Scott Massey
Scott was born and raised in Abilene,Tx and now is a resident in beautiful Lynchburg,Va. He is married to warm hearted Pam for 14 years. He previously owned a vacuum repair shop and presently still repairs vacuums in his spare time. Scott is a hard worker and is a kind and caring individual. He enjoys working and mentoring children and teens and has a Christ like passion in giving back to the community at large. Scott says " he is looking forward to the Poverty to Progress Initiative and how we as a ministry can be an asset as volunteers within the partnering ministries in the Lynchburg community.
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Retired from a 30 year, executive level career in Marketing and public relations, Beckie now enjoys a more relaxed work schedule as an independent Marketing Strategist and Consultant. She excels in pairing just the right strategies to help her clients meet and exceed their goals. Becky is a dynamic speaker and regularly accepts speaking engagements related to marketing, branding, personal excellence, customer service and hospitality. Along with multiple executive positions, including President of two Chambers of Commerce, Director of Marketing, CVB Executive Director, Director of Tourism and CEO of three private firms, she evens rocked a stint as a local TV talk show host. Most recently, Beckie felt a call to invest her time and talents into something with more eternal significance, and worked the last three years of her full time career in a local non-profit focused on children; this stirred her desire to continue assisting faith based non profits. Becky has served on more than 30 local, state, national and even international boards and committees, and have authored feature articles for multiple industry publications. Becky has also served as local chapter President to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, and has received "Citizen of the Year award" in three states for her enthusiastic service to her communities. she gives time to numerous ministries in her church, and incorporates her strong faith and commitment to " serving others" in all she does.
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Data and codebook for Language Learning article: Background characteristics and oral proficiency development over time in lower-division college foreign language programs
- Winke, Paula (Michigan State University)
- Gass, Susan (Michigan State University)
- Zhang, Xiaowan (Michigan State University)
United States Department of Defense National Security Education Program (NSEP) and Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), Language Proficiency Flagship Initiative
- Award Number: 2340-MSU-7-PI-093-PO1; 0054-MSU-22-PI-280-PO2
AbstractIn the years 2014 through 2019, Michigan State University received Language Proficiency Flagship Initiative grant as part of the larger Language Flagship, which is a National Security Education Program (NSEP) and Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) initiative to improve language learning in the United States, to document language proficiency in its foreign language programs. During the first three years of the five-year grants (Fall 2014 through Spring 2017), language proficiency data was collected during academic years 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017, from language learners in Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish language programs to document the students' proficiency achievements. The students were additionally administered a background questionnaire at each time of testing.
Students were offered to take up to three proficiency tests each semester: speaking, listening, and reading. The university contracted with Language Testing International, ACTFL's official testing subsidiary, to purchase and administer to students the Oral Proficiency Interview - computer (OPIc) for speaking, the Listening Proficiency Test (LPT) for listening, and the Reading Proficiency Test (RPT) for reading.
The data deposited here are the data used by Xiaowan Zhang and Paula Winke in their Language Learning paper "Background characteristics and oral proficiency development over time in lower-division college foreign language programs." The data are a subset of the OPIc and survey data that comes from the Language Proficiency Flagship Initiative at Michigan State University (Co-PIs Paula Winke and Susan Gass). For the Language Learning paper, a pseudo-random sample of intact, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish L2 classes above the first year, first semester (called "Level 101" at this university) had their proficiency measured five times over the course of three academic years (fall 2014, spring 2015, fall 2015, spring 2016, spring 2017). At each time of data collection, the sample of classes were brought to computer labs by their instructors. In the labs, the students took a language background questionnaire and the OPIc. For the Language Learning paper, we culled data from the test sessions of 1,922 lower-division students studying Chinese (N = 209), French (N = 483), Russian (N = 120), and Spanish (N = 1,100). At the time of testing, the students were in the second, third, or fourth semester of their respective foreign language programs. More specifically, the classes for this study were "Level 102" (first year, second semester; N = 798), "Level 201" (second year, first semester; N = 646), and "Level 202" (second year, second semester; N = 993). Over the three-year project window, a total of 1,457 second-, third-, and fourth-semester students were tested once, 415 were tested twice, and 50 three times.
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2014-08-15 / 2017-06-15Time Period: Fri Aug 15 00:00:00 EDT 2014--Thu Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2017 (Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017)
2014-10-01 / 2017-06-15Collection Date(s): Wed Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 2014--Thu Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2017 (Data were collected during the academic semesters between Fall 2014 and Spring 2017.)
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Methodology: Please see the Language Learning paper by Zhang and Winke for the methodology. Please note that "NA" in the data file means "missing data."
Grant numbers: Michigan State University (PIs Winke and Gass) received this Language Proficiency Flagship Initiative grant for the collection of these data from the Language Flagship, within the National Security Education Program (NSEP) and the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO). The grant was administered through the Institute of International Education (IIE) in Washington, DC.
DOI: 10.1177/0265532218798139 (Text)
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-01006-5 (Text)
Isbell, Daniel R., Paula Winke, and Susan M. Gass. "Using the ACTFL OPIc to Assess Proficiency and Monitor Progress in a Tertiary Foreign Languages Program." Language Testing 36, no. 3 (July 2019): 439–65. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265532218798139.
Winke, Paula, and Susan M. Gass, eds. Foreign Language Proficiency in Higher Education. Educational Linguistics. New York: Springer International Publishing, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01006-5.
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The CFL's biggest name returns to the field this week as the No. 1 quarterback of the Montreal Alouettes.
Johnny Manziel, the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner while a celebrated freshman at Texas A&M, will be in his element in front of a national TV audience when he leads the Alouettes' offence onto the field against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Investors Group Field Friday night.
In his first CFL season, Manziel is trying to revive an NFL career cut short when he was released by the Cleveland Browns in 2015. He was Cleveland's first-round (22nd overall) pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Manziel's much publicized fall from grace in Cleveland was hastened by a myriad of off-field issues, including allegations of domestic abuse and reports of drug and alcohol abuse. He has spent much of the last year rehabilitating his life and image.
In February, he told ABC's Good Morning America he had been diagnosed as bipolar and had battled depression, using alcohol as a form of "self-medicating."
The 3-9 Alouettes are tied for last in the East Division but still have an outside shot at a playoff berth. Winnipeg is 5-7 and tied with the B.C. Lions for the bottom of the West.
"We're going to try and take it game by game and end the season on the right note," said Manziel during a media availability at IGF Thursday afternoon.
'It's been an interesting journey. It's taken a lot to get here, a lot of people here on the outside. Life's changed a lot for me, but I'm happy with where I'm at and glad to be back to football' — Johnny Manziel
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Manziel was rushed into the Alouettes lineup following a mid-season trade from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and he struggled mightily in two losing starts, completing 27 of 46 passes for 272 yards with no touchdowns and four interceptions.
The 25-year-old from Tyler, Texas did not play in Montreal's next four games — first while out due to concussion protocol and, more recently, after suffering from a stomach virus.
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Two weeks ago, Manziel suggested he should be starting in place of Pipkin. He understood that his comments could have been viewed as selfish but he didn't regret them.
"Obviously, I might have let my frustration get the better of me," said Manziel. "I could have kept that in and kept that as a private matter but nevertheless, I wanna play and I came up here to play. I get that opportunity tomorrow. I want to make the most of it. It's what I asked for and I feel like I give us the best opportunity to go out there and get us a win.
"I'm looking forward to the opportunity. It's a good challenge but it's what football's all about. Getting the opportunity to get back on the field again has been a long journey for me, so I'm looking forward to it."
Manziel added he's enjoying his experience in Canada.
"It's been fun," he said. "It seems to be in each place I've been to I've seen either a Browns jersey or an A&M jersey. There's been a lot of support for me in the stadiums we have gone to. CFL fans are extremely passionate about their football. It's been fun to see almost every stadium now. I'm sure we're going to get a good one tomorrow night as well."
Living in a diverse city such as Montreal has been an eye-opening experience for Manziel.
"It's good," he said. "It's a new experience. I live in L.A. for most of the year... it's a different experience than anywhere I've ever been. The language barrier is something I'm getting used to, seeing things in French all the time. Outside of that it's a great city. I've enjoyed my time there. I look forward to spending more time there."
'I wanna play and I came up here to play. I get that opportunity tomorrow. I want to make the most of it. It's what I asked for and I feel like I give us the best opportunity to go out there and get us a win' — Johnny Manziel
But could Montreal be too much fun for someone with his personal history?
"I'm a big back-and-forth, from-work-to-the-house guy right now," said Manziel. "My wife's been up here for a little bit. It is a little different than the NFL. You're out of the building a little earlier, a different schedule and not nearly as demanding. I've changed in a lot of ways to be able to spend some time with my family, my wife and our couple of dogs that are up here.
"We've enjoyed the city and it's been good for everything. We'll see how the cold's starting to come in a little bit, and get back into that routine. It's been a couple of years.
On the field, Manziel's ability to extend plays is a primary concern for Blue Bombers head coach Mike O'Shea.
"All 12 guys have to be disciplined because plays take longer now, right?" said O'Shea. "You're not playing a quarterback who's going to stand back there and get rid of the ball in under three seconds, where you're disciplined in your lane, get your hands up and try and tip the ball, because you know you're probably not going to get as close to him as you'd like to on a regular basis.
"So with mobile quarterbacks, especially confident ones that are creative like the two we could face, you understand that the plays are going to take longer. They can stand back there and go through their progression, go through their offence, the play that's called, and then at the end of that they can move around and extend the play."
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"It's very frustrating because I have friends all over this province since I moved here just over a year ago and I can't and I hate that word can't," said Emily Daigle.
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Taraji P. Henson Says Kelvin Hayden's Proposal Was So Emotional Her "Lashes Ended Up On The Floor"
Taraji P. Henson's longtime love, Kelvin Hayden, put a ring on it on Mother's Day, and as you can see, she is ecstatic about it.
The 47-year-old beauty spilled the beans on what the proposal was like when she attended Fox's Upfronts presentation in New York City on Monday, and said the moment was so emotional, her "lashes ended up on the floor."
Here's how it went down. When Henson told Hayden she was going to be home for Mother's Day, he took it as an opportunity to finally pop the question because he'd definitely been waiting.
"I think he was trying to wait, and he couldn't wait, 'cause he had the ring, and I guess it was burning a hole in his pocket," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I'm in Atlanta right now, filming What Men Want, and I told him, I said, 'I'm gonna come home for Mother's Day,' and he said, 'Come home!' And I noticed the look in his eyes, but I didn't put it together."
Henson said Hayden took her out to eat at the restaurant they had their first date at for the holiday, and as the evening went on, she started to have a feeling something big was about to happen.
"I didn't put it together until we went into the party room after we ate, and I saw a violinist, 'cause he was trying to say it was his friend's birthday — which it was, on Friday — 'Oh, Ronald's gonna have a little get-together in the back room.' And I was like, 'Aw, that's perfect. We'll already be there,'" she told ET. "I go back there and I go, 'Ronald's not into violins, what's going on here?' And as I'm putting the dots together, I turn around, he's on his knee."
As for the ring he asked for her hand with, Henson said Hayden did a wonderful job picking it out.
"It's perfect," she said. "It's not too big. It's not too gaudy. It's just perfect. He did great."
And when asked about wedding plans, Henson said she wants to take her time and enjoy the engagement for now, and wait to say "I do" next year.
"People are hitting me up," she said. "It's starting to get overwhelming, and we're thinking, we're talking a year from now, and I know how fast that's going to go, so it's a lot. I'm trying to just enjoy being blissfully engaged for a minute."


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The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a new legal opinion on Friday that agreed with the Treasury Secretary's refusal to turn over the tax returns of President Donald Trump.
Assistant Attorney General Steven Engel submitted a thirty plus page opinion with some strong wording. The submission stated that the demand for Trump's tax returns was equivalent to an unparalleled use of the House of Ways and Means Committee authority. Additionally, Engel cited a high risk of possible abuse by the committee in the matter.
Committee Chairman Richard Neal has been battling the Trump Administration for weeks now. Neal finally was able to issue a subpoena to the Treasury and the IRS in May after the agencies rebuffed a request from Democrats that requested six years of tax returns both personal and in business from President Trump.
Neal has used a relatively unknown provision in the tax code that allows the Treasury Secretary to furnish the committee with tax return documents and claimed the returns are needed in order to ponder legislative proposals in relation to federal tax laws and the auditing of sitting presidents.
The DOJ Office of Legal Counsel allowed this authority by Neal and stated that the tax code text does not require the committee to provide any purpose in support of its desire to obtain tax information. The Counsel also revealed that Neal's oversight justification was only "pretextual" and the real reason for requesting the tax information of President Trump was to make them available to the public.
The Office of Legal Counsel and Engel stated that no one could believe in a rational sense that the committee wants six years of tax information from the president because of newly discovered interest in terms of legislation in relation to the auditing process of sitting presidents. Also, Engel accused the committee of misrepresentation in terms of their honest reason for the request of President Trump's tax documents over the last six years, implying that the real reason may be a violation of policy.
The Office of Legal Counsel therefore concluded that the Treasury Secretary had duties pertaining to not exposing the tax documents, since taxpayer information is prohibited in a general sense and only acceptable under special and detailed circumstances. In this instance, exposing the tax documents would not be correct because of the lack of a justified legislative purpose.
CNN has attempted to obtain comment from Neal regarding the matter. Treasury spokeswoman Monica Crowley said to refer questions in the matter to the DOJ.
Neal has remained stagnate in terms of enforcing the subpoenas. The actions by the Office of Legal Counsel on Friday symbolizes their strategy moving forward if the issue went to federal court.
Last month, the Washington Post reported that a top-secret draft memo last fall determined that President Trump's tax returns were to be given to congress unless President Trump chose to enforce executive privilege regarding the matter. This story is currently developing, and more updates will be available in the coming weeks.


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The Conversion of Saul CoC Style
A humorous parody for fun – don't take it too seriously now.
Elder meeting in the church at Jerusalem sometime after the discussion about the parking lot, we simply need more spaces marked for seniors and what about pregnant mothers…and the women's bathroom, that toilet still isn't working and who picked that color of paint…
Elder 1: On to further business. We have a new man who wants to declare membership today, he is calling himself Paul.
Elder 2: Paul, now wait a minute, isn't this the same guy who was going by Saul a few weeks ago? What's the story?
Elder 3: (You have to have more than three, hello, how else do you get a plurality for decisions?) It seems he has been going around telling every one of some road side experience, bright light and voices and all of that stuff.
Elder 2: Sounds charismatic if you ask me…
Elder 1: Bright lights and voices?
Elder 3: That's right, bright lights and voices.
Elder 2: Is there an approved example of bright lights and voices? Something just doesn't sound right about this, everyone knows you must hear the Word of God and hello, that is the Bible you know.
I was a lot more comfortable when that Ethiopian character, you know the Eunuch, though that still makes me uncomfortable – seems kind of Catholic if you ask me – anyway, at least he was reading scripture when Philip came upon him on the road. That gives us the clear hear.
Elder 1: I understand your concern. We have no finger for bright lights and voices from the sky.
Anyone here saved that way? I know for a fact that I did it the right way, thinking the right thoughts and I have photo evidence that all of my body parts went under the water. I'm a lot more comfortable with that then someone talking about noises and such, what if the kids hearabout that. Won't they be confused?
Elder 1: What command do we have that someone will hear a voice and be blinded by bright lights?
Elder 2: Nobody said anything about blinded. Is he still blind?
Elder 3: No, he can see, seems it happened after being told he would be healed and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Elder 1: Now wait a minute, we are getting way off track on this. My goodness wasn't it Ananias who was involved here? He has always been a little week on the five fingers. I have heard he doesn't end every sermon with there recital. Clearly a liberal if you ask me.
He didn't have the good sense to walk him through hear, believe, repent, confess, and be baptized for the remission of sins? Where is the HOLY SPIRIT even included?
Elder 2: It seems clear that we can't be certain he was baptized for the right reasons so here is my suggestion, we re-baptize him after we have instructed him of the real way. I mean we have to get that voice of JEsus and bright light stuff out of his head before anything bad happens. This may take some time because he may have been confused by Ananias but it must be done.
Elder 3: Okay, it works for me and we still haven't talked about the nursery furniture yet, but what if Paul thinks everything is okay since he heard a voice and everything?
Elder 1: That's an easy answer, if he doesn't agree with us his baptism will be void and he won't be in the one true church and everyone knows what happens to everyone outside of the one true church.
Okay, now about that nursery furniture…
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RSMSSB is also known as the Rajasthan Subordinate and Ministerial Service Selection Board. This board has been set up in Jan 2014 by state government of Rajasthan to recruit capable, talented, highly skilled and eligible candidates. This is done by conducting written tests, personal interview and professional tests wherever required at different level and posts.
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Hello TBM Community,
I am an ITSM practitioner and recently started learning TBM. I am curious to know if anyone has explored the overlaps/interfaces/commons or contradictions between ITSM practices and TBM. I feel that there is some overlap in the objectives of these two disciplines but want to hear more from the TBM practitioners.
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The Last Straw
Cardiff, you have brought something into the studio today.
You mean besides my enthusiasm and mellifluous voice? Yes, I have.
VANEK SMITH: (Laughter).
GARCIA: I brought us some Starbucks iced coffee.
VANEK SMITH: Yes, for Clardiff (ph). I see (laughter). Yes. And this is kind of an endangered drink. Not the actual ice coffee part - perish the thought - but this.
VANEK SMITH: The straw. Starbucks announced this week that it will completely phase out straws by the year 2020.
GARCIA: Yeah. And the straw movement has been going on for a while. U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May has proposed a ban on plastic straws. Vancouver banned them. Scotland, Taiwan have bans in place. Ikea, Caribbean Cruises, Alaska Airlines - no plastic straws.
VANEK SMITH: And this movement is all about cutting back on plastic waste. Plastic gets into our oceans. It's a huge problem. But straws are a relatively minor part of that problem; plastic bottles, plastic bags, plastic wrapping all a much bigger problem in our oceans.
GARCIA: I mean, the straw isn't even, like, the biggest offender in this iced coffee.
VANEK SMITH: (Laughter).
GARCIA: There's a lot more plastic just in the cup, you know? This is THE INDICATOR. I'm Cardiff Garcia.
VANEK SMITH: And I'm Stacey Vanek Smith. Today on the show, the last straw - why everybody's picking on the humble straw, and how that could really help, and how that could really backfire.
GARCIA: Today's indicator is 500 million. That's the number of straws that we use in the United States every single day. It's kind of mind-blowing when you think about it, especially when you consider another indicator. Straws - they represent 0.03 percent of our total plastic waste. It's a minuscule amount. Dune Ives is the executive director of this pretty small environmental group called Lonely Whale. And this is the group that spearheaded the straw war in the United States last year.
DUNE IVES: When we looked at the plastic straw itself, we realized it's the one thing that connects us every single day to the plastic crisis. So that's where as an organization we landed on the straw.
VANEK SMITH: Lonely Whale was struggling with a thing environmental groups often struggle with. The scope of the problem is enormous. Plastic is in everything. And getting people to act can be really hard because change seems hopeless.
GARCIA: And the straw had a few things going for it. First, we use straws all the time. Dune says between sodas and coffees and cocktails, we just use a lot of straws - about two straws a day for most of us.
VANEK SMITH: Second, straws are visible. You use them in public. It's not like plastic packaging, which you tend to deal with at home. Usually, when you get a straw, you're out at a coffee shop or a restaurant or a bar.
IVES: Our theory was if somebody makes a public commitment or declaration and says, no, thank you to the plastic straw; I don't want a straw in my water today; please don't bring straws to the table, then it gives them an opportunity to have a conversation.
GARCIA: And the shame factor.
VANEK SMITH: Oh, yeah.
GARCIA: If you're getting a coffee with your friend and they refuse a straw, suddenly you feel like kind of a jerk, like you have to refuse a straw, too, or else you'd have to explain yourself.
VANEK SMITH: Also, it's easy to give up a straw. Other things like a plastic bag at the store or a plastic to-go food container - that's more complicated. You have to find an alternative to carry your food or your items. But a straw - I mean, you can still have your iced coffee without a straw.
GARCIA: Can you, though?
VANEK SMITH: I mean, it's not as enjoyable. Let's be honest.
IVES: But it's the one thing where there's an easy-to-implement solution. So let's start with the straw as a gateway plastic.
VANEK SMITH: A gateway plastic.
GARCIA: Lonely Whale launched a social media campaign called - this is great - Stop Sucking...
VANEK SMITH: (Laughter).
GARCIA: ...Where people could challenge each other to hashtag #StopSucking.
VANEK SMITH: Hashtag #StopSucking.
GARCIA: Yeah. And celebrities got involved because who can resist a campaign slogan like that? These celebrities included Ellen Pompeo, aka Meredith Grey from "Grey's Anatomy."
ELLEN POMPEO: I accept your challenge, and I vow never to suck again. So who can I challenge? My other favorite Ellen. Ellen DeGeneres, will you stop sucking?
GARCIA: Dune herself says she was totally blown away by the success of this viral campaign that Lonely Whale had launched. But that alone would not be enough to declare success.
IVES: We needed a cultural icon like Starbucks.
VANEK SMITH: Lonely Whale thought this would do a couple of things. First, if Starbucks doesn't offer straws, no matter what customers do, there are just fewer straws in the world - millions fewer straws. Also, Starbucks is visible. People pay attention to what it does. It could really move the needle. So Lonely Whale started talking to Starbucks. And earlier this week, Starbucks said, OK, no more straws.
IVES: For a company like Starbucks to make the shift away from this iconically branded green straw signals that the company has made a commitment that - many of us don't understand how deep it is.
GARCIA: Straws, the gateway plastic. The general public can get plastic woke - oh, man...
VANEK SMITH: Hashtag plastic woke (laughter).
GARCIA: ...In a minimally inconvenient way. And Starbucks can start looking across all of its products and making everything more environmentally friendly.
VANEK SMITH: Well...
GARCIA: Maybe.
VANEK SMITH: That is where things get tricky.
HEATHER BARNES TRUELOVE: Hello, my name is Heather Barnes Truelove. I'm an associate professor of psychology at University of North Florida.
VANEK SMITH: Are you a doctor?
TRUELOVE: I am.
VANEK SMITH: So you're Dr. Truelove?
TRUELOVE: Yes.
VANEK SMITH: That's the best thing I have ever heard. That's so awesome.
TRUELOVE: Yeah. My students all call me Dr. Truelove. Yeah. Yeah. In a professional context, I'm Dr. Truelove. Yes.
GARCIA: Well, then we're going to call her Dr. Truelove...
VANEK SMITH: I mean...
GARCIA: ...Also. And Dr. Truelove says that if you are trying to tackle a giant problem like plastic in the oceans, then starting small like with straws can actually cut both ways. And she uses the example of a person's health kick. Like, let's say you decide to get really fit, and you join a gym. Then that night, you go out to eat, and the waiter comes by with the dessert cart. And on it is a delicious piece of cake.
TRUELOVE: And they say no. You know, I can't have this cake. I'm on an exercise kick, right? Like, I exercised today. I'm trying to be very healthy. I want to be consistent in my behavior.
VANEK SMITH: This is called positive spillover. This is what Lonely Whale is counting on. You refuse a straw, and suddenly you're kind of identifying yourself as an environmentalist like, yeah, I'm part of the solution. You start bringing tote bags to the store and metal straws to the coffee shop. And when you buy a car, you buy a Prius.
GARCIA: And this might work for companies, too. So a company like Starbucks can be like, yeah, we care. We're going to start cutting back on plastic use in more ways, not just by cutting back on straws. But, but, but, but...
VANEK SMITH: (Laughter).
GARCIA: ...Right? Things might actually end up breaking a totally different way. Campaigns like Stop Sucking can run into a problem called moral licensing. So go back to that dessert cart. You worked out. You're on this new diet. The cake comes by. It smells so good.
TRUELOVE: You say, oh, yeah. You know, I exercised today. I can totally get the dessert, right? This sort of - the exercise, the good deed that you've done, has licensed you to do sort of a bad thing in eating the cake.
GARCIA: Sign me up for moral licensing.
GARCIA: I want that cake.
VANEK SMITH: No, oh, so many times. In the case of the straw, you think, hey, I did my part for the planet. I eschewed the straw. So I can use a few plastic bags. I can get my food in a Styrofoam container. And, you know, that SUV is looking sharp. A company like Starbucks can say, listen, man; we got rid of straws. We've done our part. Viva la plastic cup. Plastic cups now with more plastic. And suddenly you're living in a world with, yes, fewer straws but more plastic waste, more carbon emissions.
GARCIA: And Dr. Truelove says she and other researchers are working to pinpoint what makes us go in a positive spillover direction versus what makes us go in the moral licensing direction. She says it's really subtle, and we all have both impulses within us. But she does say that in cases like the straw, humans have a slight tendency toward positive spillover - so in the dessert cart example, forgoing the cake because you are on a health kick.
VANEK SMITH: Dr. Truelove says one thing we do know is that in cases like the war on straws, momentum is key. To move the straw victory forward, you've got to immediately, like, declare war on lids or the little stirrers and then plastic bags and then packaging.
GARCIA: Yes. The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single straw.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Stop sucking.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #2: I will stop sucking.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #3: We will all stop sucking.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #4: (Singing) We will all stop sucking.
UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #5: If you do.
GARCIA: Very catchy.
VANEK SMITH: I know.
GARCIA: But wait a minute. So what is a Starbucks iced coffee going to look like in 2020? Like, are they just going to have no lids?
VANEK SMITH: Well, apparently, the iced coffees will come in a little kind of sippy cup. Or maybe, Cardiff, we'll all just be carrying metal straws to match our silver bodysuits...
GARCIA: I love it.
VANEK SMITH: ...'Cause, you know, it's the future. And one of these days, the silver bodysuit is going to catch on.
GARCIA: Those metal straws can, like, double as a weapon, too.
VANEK SMITH: That's true - multi-use.
[CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this episode, we said that Americans use 500 million straws every day. That number has been cited in many different places, including by the National Park Service. But the data on plastic straw use in the U.S. are hard to pin down. Other estimates have said the number is less but still in the tens or hundreds of millions.]
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Last night I slept fitfully, due to an injury, and I had one of those dreams. You know, when you have to take a test that you know nothing about or you have to make a presentation but you forgot your pants.
In this dream I was performing in Dita's show (that's how you know it was a dream). I was going to be performing my new peacock fan act (that's a real thing — see it on Valentine's Day). Things started a little rocky because I had forgotten my lovely Glorious Pasties, and frantically rummaged around the dressing rooms until I found an acceptable pair.
I was waiting backstage, dressed in rehearsal clothes — leggings, t-shirt, and fleecy socks — when I realized intermission was over. No one had given us a 5 minute warning or a "places" call. My music was starting and my backup dancers were on-stage doing their thing.
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One of this week's most promising Europa League fixtures will undoubtedly be Thursday's first-leg clash between Lazio and Atletico Madrid , as Paddy Power make the Biancocelesti odds against, as former star Diego Simeone returns to the Stadio Olimpico as manager for the first time since taking over at Atletico.
The hosts are currently in third position in Serie A and with four wins in their last six matches, Lazio look assured to land fourth place and a European spot, if not better.
Atletico aren't having as good a season domestically when compared with Thursday's opposition, however former Lazio star Diego Simeone's side will no doubt provide a threat to the Lazio home record, which hasn't registered a league loss since November.
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Despite their respective league inferiority, the Madrid side are hitting a good string of form exactly when they need to and have now gone unbeaten in their last six outings and the side remain unbeaten under the leadership of the former Biancocelesti star.
A great deal of Atletico's attacking form has gone through summer signing Radamel Falcao and although the striker is being linked with moves to numerous European outfits, the Colombian will nonetheless be focused on adding to this season's goal tally which currently stands at 17. Diego Godin and Joao Miranda should return to to strengthen the Spanish side at the back after missing the goalless draw on the weekend against Santander.
Lazio boast some attacking threats of their own however and manager Edoardo Reja will be looking at Miroslav Klose in particular to carry on his impressive attacking form as he is without the services of Stefan Radu, midfielders Christian Brocchi, Lorik Cana, Stefano Mauri and Emiliano Alfaro. Club captain Tommaso Rocchi, also misses the tie through injury.
The Biancocelesti are currently on course to improve well upon last season's 5th place Serie A finish but will keen to gain an advantage over Atletico Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico before the two team's second-leg fixture later on in the month.