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There's nothing like waking up in a tent with a bursting bladder only to discover your boots are freezing, the rain is falling, and the wind won't let it touch the ground. Pretty much the only option is to stomp around in your boots, do some jumping jacks and just keep hiking.
This is the thing about hiking in winter months. Maybe you don't think of March as being winter any more than you'd imagine feet of snow in Georgia. But on the AT, weather is crazy. It changes quickly and it precipitates constantly. Those who begin their thru-hike any earlier than March 1st are guaranteed some snow. This is one of the reason's we are very content with our new start date of March 24th.
Back in January, Dustan and his pal Justin Honaker decided to take a little joy-hike up to Mount Rogers. They literally picked the coldest night of the year. Without getting in to their reasoning (or lack thereof) they didn't take a tent. They opted instead for a shelter that didn't keep out the snow, and ended up sleeping halfway inside their backpacks.
I love these frozen-faced smiles...
I think we have most all of our gear. There are a few things that we need for the summer months that we'll probably pick up along the way, closer to Damascus. Like a long, broomstick skirt for me. I've read they are really convenient for women on the trail because they're lightweight, great for going into towns, and quick-drying. We also need insect repellant (like heavy-duty cancer-causing DEET for mosquito and black fly epidemics) and some sunscreen. When it comes to sharing toiletries, the only brand Dust and I can agree on is Burt's Bees, so I'm on the lookout. We're getting ready for our AT night on Monday and Dustan is going to give a little sleeping bag demo. I think he was inspired by his January travels!
Ok, more to come...
Happy Trails!
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Hey Guys, We are so excited about your big adventure! Bets we are throwing in "Swift Fox" for your trail name. These critters love open spaces and are highly curious. When they shorten your trail name it would be "Hey Fox". How cool is that! Love ya..... JJ&Don
- March 15, 2008 at 6:47 PM
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- Meghan said...
I hate when they say that on flights. What if I want my window open? Obviously NATURE wants the sun to shine. Let it shine in if I want it to!
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Wow, those are awesome, very sinister - perfect!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the kind comments. Glad you like them. I really like the dark sinister edge of the 40k background, its nice to translate this into miniatures.ReplyDelete
i just found these, they are fantastic. very, very nice use of fantasy kits!ReplyDelete
Absolutely brilliant! I saw these at the time but for some reason didn't comment. Must've not been on my machine I guess. These are superb!ReplyDelete
A proper visionary conversion - weak pun not intended.
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I love those conversions! Im trying to get myself a Psyker Battle Squad and seeing these really inspires me. The GW figures pail in comparison to theseReplyDelete
Thank you, Im really glad you like them. They were quite straight forward to do, I have since updated the paint scheme and added a overseer. Check them out here...http://ajsgamingworld.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/psyker-battle-squad-with-overseer.htmlReplyDelete


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The Westfield shopping centres generated almost £2 billion of sales last year as thousands of Olympic visitors flooded through the new Stratford mall. At the women4technology event organised by Bailey Fisher and Adjust Your Sets, Angel Gambino, entrepreneur and investor (SVP Digital Innovation at Westfield Shopping town during the 2012 Olympics) gave an insight into the various engagement tactics used by Westfield, during the Olympics to connect with the shoppers. She mentioned that of all the various value additions provided by Westfield, the most appreciated & re-tweeted was—no, not the photo opportunity with David Beckham or Mo Farah—it was the free Wi-Fi and stations for charging mobile devices.
Duh! Of course! We live in a connected world, where after air, water & coffee what's most essential is Wi-Fi; and then you want to make sure your smart device is juiced up so you can stay plugged into the etherworld. In today's battery sapping, app heavy world, where my Iphone-5 does not last more than 4 hours, I for one, have learnt to never leave home without my charger. In fact, my choice of a coffee shop, or a shopping outlet boils down to which one provides Wi-Fi; and as my Dad confessed, the key reason he equipped his home with Wi-Fi was because without it his children absolutely refused to visit.
This underlines a core principle of marketing—provide something, which makes the real difference to your consumer's lives, and they will come.
As a content marketer though, it begs the question—what real need does content deliver for a viewer. Content entertains & engages. But does it making a tangible difference to the lives of the viewer? To some extent, factual programming does provide value, so does news. But what about pure entertainment which does not make a tangible difference to their lives–then what is its future?
What is the future of pure entertainment?
Content that resonates with viewers normally tends to be the kind, which elicits a specific emotional reaction. It makes them laugh or moves them to cry, or perhaps taps into their deepest fears. Thus most successful content brands have been those who have focussed on fulfilling a specific emotional niche.
But the added complexity in the connected world is that it also needs to specifically appeal to, get noticed and shared by the key influencers, who add real value to the lives of their connections.
Which means 1% of the audience.
I predict then that the future of marketing for content-based brands such as TV channels is to laser target that 1% of the audience with content, that is not just unique or exclusive, but which compels influencers to share. So it comes from a trusted source and is seen to add value to the lives of its viewers. Which means really moving beyond mass media to individual targeting of influencers thus generating word of mouth and finally viewership. Or else it has to be content that adds social value of some kind to the community at large. The days of just providing a simple tune-in message and expecting viewers to come is over, it has to be teamed with engagement tactics, which adds value to the viewers' lives.
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AARP has launched a new online tool to help individuals and families understand what the law means for them. The Health Law Guide is designed to provide information on what parts of the law that are available now and over the next few years. By entering some information about yourself and your family, the tool will provide a personalized fact sheet on how the law applies to you and direct you to state-specific programs and resources.


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2015 Chapter Bylaws Amendment
The Silicon Valley Chapter Board of Directors has updated and approved the chapter's bylaws to improve and streamline the functionality of the chapter.
The proposed changes are, essentially:
- To update the purposes of the Silicon Valley Chapter to bring them into alignment with those of the parent organization;
- To reduce the number of voting members of the board from ten to nine, eliminating the Director-Certification position*;
- To provide that the board President shall succeed from the position of President-Elect, with a process for appointing a board President should the President-Elect be unable to serve; and
- To change slightly the process for board elections.
* Explanatory Note: The responsibilities of the defunct Director-Certification position will be incorporated into those of the Director-Professional Development position. The board reserves the right, pursuant to Article VIII, paragraph 2, to create a Committee Chair-Certification position in the future.
These changes were ratified by a majority vote of Chapter members casting ballots as of January 30, 2015.


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Worship This Weekend
What does a faithful life look like? Perhaps Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount offer us a way of describing "the pursuit of happiness" as life less about our comfort, and more about the blessing of a noble life, full of integrity, and shaped by non-conformity. Pastor Sandberg's sermon this weekend is titled, "Consider Your Call."
ELW Hymns for the Radio Broadcast at 8:30am, Jan. 29, 2017:
710 Let Streams of Living Justice, 728 Blest Are They, 184 Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful, 637 Holy God, Holy and Glorious, 546 To Be Your Presence


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The Homo-sapient race called the Anirans are from a planet in the Beta Canum Venaticorum system called Anira. These humans are believed to be transplants and not indigenous to this world. Physically, they resemble Terrans on the outside, but have seemingly undergone genetic modifications that classify them as Evo IV, maybe even Evo V. Many Terran scientist believe that Anirans could be considered Homo-Superiors.
Anirans are not divided by factions based on nationalities. The entirety of these peoples are ruled by a triumvirate known as the Omniarchs, all of whom are answerable to the Pillars of Life, which are the foundations of Aniran civilization. Their nation is called the Omnium.
Unlike the billions of Terrans that are known to exist, Anirans only number in the millions. However, they have proven to be more unified in their purpose and vision which has allowed them to colonize more worlds than all of the nations and corporations of Earth combined.
The Aniran people are very standoffish towards outsiders, and Omnium space is closed off to the outside. There are not a lot of non-Anirans allowed to visit or reside in Omnium space. To one another however, they are very family oriented and value community. There is a sense of pride and accomplishment that surrounds them and is often times reflected during conversations.
Anirans enjoy the typical freedoms of a free society framed by the articles of the Pillars of Life. All of their leaders not including the Omniarchs and their Inner Circle, are duly elected by the general population. However, these officials serve at the leisure of their constituents and in certain situations can be removed from position by an inquiry if it is proven they are not representing their position according to law.


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Wadas are deep fried white lentil balls, and Dahi Wada are the lentil balls dipped into yogurt and garnished with spices. With the easy nature of making this dish and the delicious taste, it is one of the very popular appetizers and snacks in India. It can be made ahead of time and can be easily served to a crowd at the party.
Here is the recipe for around 4 people
Soak 1 cup of white Lentils/Urad dal in 2 cups of water for 6-8 hours.
After soaking it will double in size.
Using just 1/2 cup water, grind soaked dal with ginger and few green chillies. Add water if needed to make a smooth paste. Add salt to taste.
Veggies and Nuts are optional. I like to add them to create a surprise element and texture.
Add finely chopped veggies and few cashews and raisins to the prepared dough. Mix the batter well till it becomes light and fluffy.
To deep fry: first dip fingers into a bowl of clean water. This will prevent the batter from sticking onto your fingers.
Gently lift a tbsp. of batter and making a ball drop into hot oil to deep fry. Fry till Wada turns golden brown.
Always test one for oil temperature and taste. Cut it open. If the center is not cooked and feels like raw dal, reduce oil temperature and increase the frying time. Test for salt. Add salt if needed.
Make few wadas at a time.
When they turn golden brown, add to a bowl full of water. This will help wada get soft.
Soak them for 20-30 minutes. Gently lift each wada and place it in your palm. Press it lightly with the other palm to get rid of water. Place in a platter.
Whisk 2 cups of yogurt with 1/2 cup water and salt. You need a nice pourable consistency.
Generously pour yogurt over wadas. Sprinkle red chilli powder and cumin powder and chopped cilantro. Serve with Sweet and sour date chutney or Coriander chutney.
To make baked version:
Grease cupcake tray with some oil.
Mix 1 tsp. ENO to the batter. Place 1+1/2 tbsp. scoop into each mold. Sprinkle some oil on top to prevent drying.
Bake in a 400F preheated oven for 25-30 minutes till it turns golden brown.
Remove and place into a bowl of water to let it soften.
Gently squeeze out water and place into a serving plate or a platter. Add whisked yogurt and garnish with cilantro and chutney.
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The weather has been amazing the last couple of days. I think our weather has been better than in California. This happens about 3 weeks a year. I suppose it is to balance out the fact that our weather is crappier than California the other 49 weeks a year. I don't think it is really a fair trade. I will give 3 weeks in January in Chicago for 1 week in California. That seems good right?
For right now, right this minute the weather is perfect. What do you do when the weather is perfect? GO OUTSIDE. But, my kids want to play Wii, in the basement, underground. I worry that I might be raising moles or groundhogs or something.
I forced them out of the house. I used the ever popular rouse, of the house is on fire, if you don't leave the basement now you will be cooked. This seemed to make them want to leave. It was supported by the fact that I set the fire alarms off just for additional credibility. They hadn't risen from the basement for so long it took their eyes a while to adjust to the blinding light of the sun.
Once outside, just to ensure that they had not become vampires, I made them stay out in the sun. Once out, and recovered from the shock of light on their skin, we began to play a little with the round orb. It took them a while to realize that the controller was their foot. We were playing soccer. Eventually, they awoke from their winter induced stupor and began to frolic in the sun. I was reassured that they had not become vampires.
It was lovely. My kids took in fresh air and got muddy, but also had fun. I am not sure who was more surprised, me or them. It is raining now, so they are in the basement.


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A new concept in the treatment of Keratoconus. The KC line products for surgery and treatment of keratoconus with intrastromal segments, are renewed to offer better quality and innovative services. Keratoconus surgery never been so easy, accessible and accurate.
Description KC Line of intrastromal segments and surgical instruments, is the natural evolution of years of experience, monitoring results and printing of our customers. All this has allowed us to improve all aspects that needed a change either for the purpose of facilitating or improving surgical predictability of results.
This exceptionally quick and useful tool enables surgeons to send their requests and interact with our company with instant messaging, anytime, anywhere. All while providing the user efficient services and commitment in providing answers without precedents.
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KC Solutions has redesigned and improved the current existing Instrumental Sets for Intrastromal segment implantation for both manual and femtosecond laser techniques. Moreover, the sterilization box has also been modified for easier handling of the instruments by the doctor and staff, and sterilization of the instruments.
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Extracting a segment from the case and implanting it has never been so easy. Thanks to the innovative design of the container case, which allows you to extract the segment in the proper position from 3 different points, and the handling tweezers, which prevent losses, twists and problems with the triangular section of the segment, the implantation step is made significantly easier.
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Revolution – Ndophele Ngaphakathi by Mojo Entertainment is a dance piece that expresses pain and frustration towards the apartheid government for the loss of the performers' family members during the struggles. It also conveys disappointment about the current leadership, who have failed to deliver on their promise of freedom.
Revolution, directed by Sanda Gxamza and choreographed by Nomhle Qambata, brings a group of young people who have experienced intense suffering together on stage. They formed the dance group in 2007 to communicate how they feel through their favourite medium.
During apartheid, many husbands were forced to go into exile. Women were left alone to take care of the children, with no money and no breadwinner. The women were forced to take upon the responsibility of the survival of their families.
The dancers remind us of this, as we are introduced to a wife who has lost her husband to the struggle — he was brutally necklaced. We watch as the woman, who is haunted by her husband's spirit, tries to remember how happy they were before his life was taken. She is in pain, and cannot move past the hurt. Throughout the show, she repeats the phrase "ndophele ngaphakathi" — "I'm bleeding inside".
Revolution uses powerful movement to tell us different stories about the darkest part of South African history, connected by a common thread of anger and hurt. There was no peace in those days. But people did not give up fighting for their rights; they had the power, as the dancers shout "Amandla Awethu!"
Catch Revolution by Mojo Entertainment on 8 July at 4pm and 9 July at 10am at Centenary Hall.
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I turned ten a month ago and I got an I D card. I made a lot of new friends, and I am having fun. I got a black Nintendo D S. Gabe got a blue one.And I got my own room.
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Help, When I started my computer it won't go past the Window
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Just tap f8 on bootup and select safe mode...see if that gets you in. If it does, just do a system restore to BEFORE the problem and then reboot
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I have two beautiful boys. This story starts with them but it's not really about them.
With my firstborn son Jesse, I had a tough pregnancy. He was as healthy as could be but I barely saw a 'glow' period. As much as I wanted to be pregnant more than anything else in the world, it pretty much felt like the longest nine (and a half) months. And he was big. And so I was big. His birth was one part beautiful beyond belief, but the other part scary due to some un-forseen circumstances. I was on a forced bed rest for weeks of his first little stages of life and everything from breastfeeding to sleeping didn't seem to come easy for me.
Slowly I got into the swing of being a proud new mum and the difficult moments were just that, fleeting moments of discouragement that after a day or a week would pass. If i was anxious or upset, it would either be a good rest that would alleviate the problem or a time of prayer with the Lord to put my heart right and to start all over again in peace and with a hope.
And then came my little boy Jack. My pregnancy was just the same as before except this time Jack was even bigger. And so I was even bigger. His birth was just as beautiful and this time I didn't forgo any additional complications. I was on my feet from day one. He fed well, he slept beautifully and I had a perfect schedule between the two boys. When Jesse was at play school in the morning I would catch up on sleep and bond with Jack and then switch over in the afternoon. I remember feeling so happy that I didn't ever want that time to pass. He grew out of newborn size at once and I cried putting his clothes away at the thought that I would lose any time with him. I was happy and in love with my family of four.
I can't pin point the exact day, but it was around the time Jack was about three months old. He was sleeping through the night at this stage. I was getting a full night's rest. At first it was around 4pm that I felt like I had led in my limbs and a tiredness took over that was almost completely crippling. To say i felt "tired" just didn't' do any justice. I hit a wall and I couldn't push past it. I remember it getting progressively worse and after the boys woke up from their nap one afternoon I lay on the couch watching Jesse play blocks and Jack on his mat and every part of my body ached and begged to be shut off. The wall was now at 3pm. My husband was coaching sports until five and I lay and counted the seconds until he would be home and then the minute by minute struggle to stay alert and responsible would be over until tomorrow. Every morning I would pump myself up that 'today would be different' but the same pattern repeated except the wall was now at 12pm.
I took a trip to our family doctor and asked him to run some tests and see what deficiencies I could have that would bring on this kind of fatigue along with a myriad of symptoms I was now experiencing. Besides a slightly underactive thyroid which we successfully stabilized over a three month period, there was nothing my body was lacking. I tried a strict and specialized diet for a month as well as twice weekly Vit B jabs amongst other supplements just incase. No energy increase whatsoever.
It felt like I was being suffocated. The completely adoring mother who loved being a home-maker, being creative, multitasking, trying new recipes and whose heart would light up at just the sound of one of her children approaching, was now just trapped in a body that would not budge. I just wanted to "get there" and nothing I could do helped. I have served the Lord for many years now and I couldn't even utter a prayer. I was a failure in my own eyes and I hated the way I had become. What was this nightmare I was living?
Before this time I had heard of anxiety but could not be truly empathetic to it. It's a strange feeling that you carry around for a while until someone says the word out loud and it sums up everything in just that one word. I can now say to anyone who is reading this that struggles with any form of anxiety, "I understand". I look back and I can see that there was a war of guilt waging in my heart and my mind and what started as a 'knot' in my stomach from the time I woke up until the time I went to bed soon developed into daily panic attacks. I wish I was making this up! Don't worry it'll get worse but then better.
I believe that the Lord will use situations to test and shake things hidden deep in me that need to change, but at this point I wondered if I even had a relationship with the Lord anymore. I was blinded to see how much He still loved me despite of how I may be feeling. I stopped attending church meetings - just the social interaction alone would set off a panic attack. I felt broken beyond repair and desperate. I enjoyed a few hours of the day with my beautiful boys and then I would sink back into my bed for the rest of the day. I was no longer able to run my business and creativity was buried under a haze. After more than a dozen tearful trips to see my doctor, he gently addressed the white elephant in the room that was 'Depression'.
I have a happy post coming your way in the next week on how I am doing now. For those who know me but didn't know this part of the story, don't panic - Stay tuned!


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Taj Mahal, Agra
Taj Mahal
There's not really much I can say about the Taj Mahal that hasn't already been said before. Yes it is stunning and yes it is an absolute MUST on any trip to India.
The only advice I can give you is that if you get a Combined Ticket for all of Agra sights be warned that it is only valid for one day! You do however get a free bottle of water and shoe covers at the Taj Mahal.
It goes without saying that sunrise and sunset are pretty spectacular times to visit but they are also the busiest. [more ]
Taj Mahal
The most beautiful place in India is undoubtedly Taj Mahal. It is also the most romantic place. Recently voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal is actually a tomb for the Mughal Queen Mumtaz-i-Mahal. It's a huge and beautiful monument, built by her husband the Emperor Shah Jahan. The history of the Taj is very interesting and romantic.
Many poetic illustrations have often been made around the Taj Mahal at moonlit nights. However, the thought of spending a night at Taj Mahal is merely a dream. This is because the monument is closed for public viewing at night and Taj Mahal night tour is not allowed. The great pianist Yanni once played at the Taj Mahal in the night!
The gardens outside are also incredibly beautiful.
Agra is pretty hot, so be careful you don't get a heatstroke when you visit the Taj!
Often, tour guides in this area may try to con you as well. So beware. [more ]
A different look at beauty
The Taj Mahal is a wonder of the world for a reason. I have never seen such beauty. In the afternoon the white marble glows. But at sunset its like a rainbow. First from gold, then to red, then to blue. There is nothing more beautiful then to watch the Taj Mahals colors change.
The ticket price is 750Ruppes so you will most likely only go inside the complex itself once. On your 2nd day I reccomend following the road that goes along the East side of the complex. The road goes all the way down to the river. From there you can take a boat (50 Ruppes return) to get another, just as impressive, view of the building.
Be sure to get there early as there are many people and not so many boats [more ]
Timeless romantic marble
One would think enough has been written and said about the Taj Mahal, and with good reason. Agra by itself is the exact opposite of what one would expect from a place that is home to a supposed wonder of the world. Like the rest of the city, the roads that lead to TM are crowded, noisy, dirty and thriving on tourism. Non-Indians have to pay a heavy entry fee.
Is the TM everything they say it is? It does cut a romantic figure, standing by the river, architecturally elaborate and defying time. Feeling the grooves in the walls, I could imagine what it must have looked like when still studded with precious stones. Personally, it would be perfect if I could catch it on a moonlit night with nobody else in sight. [more ]
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Why I'm No Longer Using the Word Grief When I Talk About Autism
Ever have a life event that kind of smacks you upside the head and makes you realize you were really wrong about a certain way you viewed something? Two months ago I attended a wake for a child. I still think about that little girl and her family daily. The experience taught me in a way I didn't expect about how I view autism.
I can no longer say I know grief. I do not. Not by a long shot. I know I have written about finding out your child's autism is a grieving process. I know I've read similar posts talking about mourning the child you thought you had only to discover autism "took the life you thought you had away." No it didn't. Not at all. I know this because although my child is autistic, he is here. He is making a mess. He is playing with toys. He is singing the flipping "Bird Is the Word" song for the 739th time today.
He will need several prompts to finish chewing his food fully so he doesn't gag. He will need reminding not to tease the dogs. He will be scared if he sees me so much as open the kitchen cabinet with the blender in it.
But he is here. I can laugh and sing with him. I can high-five him passing in the hall. I can sneak into his room at night after coming home from a funeral home and kiss the top of his head as he sleeps.
So yeah, life isn't what I had planned, but no life is. Seriously, the life you see others living, the one you envy — even to them it's not what they expected. Both good and bad. Maybe what I feel at times is self-pity, frustration or disappointment. Perhaps a grand combination of all of the above. For me, I know it is not grief. I choose not to use that word anymore in regards to autism and accepting my child's diagnosis. It's not a grieving process. It's an acceptance process.
It's an insult to compare it to losing a child — one I won't do anymore. Or "mourning" because he is still here. Yes, it's more work on my plate than I ever expected or even wanted. I'm grateful for it because some parents don't have that luxury of complaining because they actually lost and buried a child. They are the ones who have the right to grieve, to mourn for a life they can no longer watch and help develop.
I'm not saying this anymore. I'm not asking or declaring you to do the same. All I ask you to do is hear me out. Is your child still here? Then you currently have more riches in your life than others do. I'm not telling you not to be sad or angry or frustrated with your situation. It would be utter madness for me to even suggest it. Hell, you don't even have to like it sometimes. I just know what I felt when I hugged a mother recently who had been preparing herself to accept a lifetime of medical challenges for her daughter only to now greet us at her child's wake at a funeral home.
I'm not declaring a right or wrong for anyone but me. Maybe you'll agree or maybe you won't. I just feel it's important to acknowledge when I was wrong and how I plan to change it.
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
My Eyebrows Are Sweating
Posted by The Equestrian Vagabond at 5:43 PM
Labels: conditioning, horse training, Jose, rain, reconditioning, The Equestrian Vagabond, winter, winter coat, winter storm
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Too warm here of late to work seriously with winter coats also just beginning to shed.ReplyDelete
But it does look like a lovely ride.
Ooooooh, grass! Haven't seen that in a long time.ReplyDelete
I have finally clipped just enough of Dixie's neck and head to keep her from sweating into her eyes. :D
What a beautiful ass!! My endurance horse is VERY fluffy. A little burro. I feel bad for him, but then it's been pouring rain here for a week. So I feel less bad for him until I ride him next week.ReplyDelete
Jean, it was a good ride, and we were lucky to squeeze that ride in because more wind and wet ground came!ReplyDelete
Funder, people just might not recognize your wooly mammoth anymore.
Squishy, that's Rhett's 21-year-old, 5800-mile butt. not bad for an old endurance man.
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I've been reeled in recently.
There's a video over on Marketing Week that says social media marketing is mostly a load of old hooey. Their controversial columnist Mark Ritson makes some good points but also misses the mark, too.
For instance Ritson highlights Oreo's much publicised Super Bowl blackout tweet and laments that even though 40million Americans buy Oreos every year only around 64,000 people could have seen the tweet.
In contrast, he says, Budweiser's 60-second television spot was seen by approximately 50million, making it infinitely more successful in his book. His argument is more against the lazy journalism around social media, but his argument against social persists.
His view is very data-centric and broad, and in my opinion such a generalised view gives the medium a disservice. The biggest disappointment to me is that Ritson focuses on enormous nationwide and global brands with fantastical budgets and a social team of 20-odd people.
I think Ritson's argument is an angry one against the wider advertising industry, and ignores the social successes of many smaller businesses.
Is Mark Ritson right with his comments about social media, or is it too one-sided? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
Wide of the Mark
"When was the last time you read or heard anything about social media… not [being] right for your brand?"
Well, plenty of times, from restaurant owners and retailers calling their customers every name under the sun to brands that think disasters including 9/11 are opportunities to promote their products.
Social media's good, but can be catastrophic in the wrong hands. But do it right and you can give people a great perception of your business if dark times visit your door. Just look at how Interflora's team handled a previous Valentine's Day fiasco with an excellent Twitter response.
And that's what a lot of the above is all about: Twitter. A lot of Ritson's objections are to do with Twitter and how large brands' followers don't match with engagement.
But as I've always pointed out, and agree with Mark to some degree, you have to go where your online market is spending its time and join in the conversation.
The point of social
I've mentioned before that it's not wise to put all of your eggs in one basket, you need a strategy that encompasses all forms of marketing, from SEO to social to PPC, CRO, and some more traditional methods
You have to create an advertising strategy that's in-line with your goals and ambitions, your budget, and most importantly, your customers.
Social media has and continues to evolve since the statistics Mark mentions, too. Mark mentions image clickthroughs for the Oreo campaign, but since then Twitter and Facebook have grown to include lead generation cards and calls to action buttons.
Which, to me, is the overall point of social. It's an excellent form of communications and getting your brand out there to a wider audience, but can be a turn-off if you're only using it to sell products and not interact with people.
If you're doing that then save your budget, buy a bucket instead, and stand in the middle of the street shouting products and prices at people.
What's the best online marketing combination you've ever used to get you followers and interaction with your customers? Let me know below!
The creative combination
I'm loathe to use a TV show to make a point but there's an old episode of Mad Men where Don Draper says that, for clients, sometimes it's better to be the needle instead of the haystack, to be different and let people discover you.
Nevermind Mark's (valid) downcast social media points from business heavyweights with millions of followers. A quick Google search throws up three excellent case studies on the Hootsuite blog that underline how small businesses have used social media in a number of ways to increase engagement, raise awareness, and generate revenue.
And it's from a range of different techniques and disciplines including creating content from within, sharing user-generated content, promoting posts, competitions, and more.
And that's where real social success lies, in combining creative online techniques to paint an engaging and unique picture of your brand that captivates existing users and brings in new ones that will spread the word.
Social strategising
Social media and creative content marketing, for instance, are a beautiful combination that can really hit the mark with your target audience and differentiate your brand from the competition.
As polarising as it is The Lad Bible has turned from a social media profile to generating millions in revenue despite doing little more than finding content from other sites such as Reddit and posting it to a specific audience.
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Doris Gordy
Doris Gordy, 89, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
Born April 4, 1918, in Edwardsville, she was a daughter of Lillard and Ruth Cora (Rice) McMurray Sr.
She had been a nurse at Kaiser Permente Medical Center in Vallejo, Calif., and attended Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Edwardsville.
Surviving are two daughters, Dorothea Washington of Edwardsville and Ruth A. McMullen of Vallejo; a son, John Bumphus of Phoenix, Ariz.; stepdaughter, Barbara Greene of Vallejo; stepson, Gerald and Cassie Gordy of Sacramento, Calif.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a brother, DeLoyce McMurray and his wife, Alleen, of Alton; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman Gordy; her parents; three brothers, Elliot, Lillard Jr. and Wesley McMurray; and a son-in-law, William R. Washington.
According to her wishes, the body will be cremated.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, at Kingdom Hall, 3825 Blackburn Road in Edwardsville with Paul Mathenia officiating.
Memorials may be given to Kingdom Hall, 3825 Blackburn Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025.
Irwin Chapel of Glen Carbon is in charge of arrangements.


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New Maps and Modes Coming to Modern Warfare Remastered Next Week
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City of Florence has a new logo, motto
City of Florence has a new logo, motto
Reprinted with permission from the Morning News
By: Joshua Lloyd, Morning News
FLORENCE, S.C. – "Full Life. Full Forward."
For the past year and a half, the city of Florence has researched possibilities for a new citywide brand campaign to couple its progressive path of growth and redevelopment.
With the help of business people, more than 700 personal interviews, an outside marketing team and seemingly countless suggestions, the city has a new brand – Full Life. Full Forward.
The city will unveil the new brand at 11 a.m. today in the Waters Building in downtown Florence, followed by a block party at 6 p.m.
Tim Norwood, chairman of the Florence Downtown Development Corporation and owner of Victors restaurant, said the brand has a twofold purpose.
"This has an internal marketing component for citizens and customers of Florence, and an external marketing component for visitors who pass through here every day," he said. "There's a culture change happening in Florence and people are proud that we're becoming more progressive and more invested. There are also a lot of people who don't know what we're doing here, so this will work on both fronts."
The idea is to capture the essence of what the people of Florence feel in the present, and nod to the growth happening in the city.
"We didn't want something was too big to be believable," Norwood said. "Everybody we interviewed has the full life here, and everything they do lives here. We're also full forward with direction we're headed and what we see Florence becoming."
The Holiday Band will perform at the evening party, which will happen rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, the party will move inside the Waters building.
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I am extremely pleased to be able to share my latest Q & A with John Baldoni.
John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, and author of more than dozen books that have been translated into 10 languages. Over the past fifteen years, John Baldoni has become a name that men and women who aspire to leadership have come to trust. In 2016, Trust Across America named John one of its top thought leaders for the third consecutive year. In 2014, Inc.com named John to its list of top 50 experts for leadership and management, and since 2007 Global Gurus has listed John as one of its top thirty global leadership experts.
John speaks regularly throughout North America, Europe and the Middle East where tens of thousands have learned from the leadership lessons he shares. A prolific author with over a dozen books translated into 10 languages, John provides insights drawn from business and history that people the world over enjoy. Millions have read his columns for leading publications such as Forbes, Harvard Business Review and CBS/Moneywatch that are inspired by the example of leaders in all walks of life. John's coaching video series syndicated by SmartBrief are required viewing.
My parents. Plain and simple. My father was a family physician who focused on the art and practice of medicine. My mother is a social activist focused on bringing people from difference cultures together for common cause. Both Mom and Dad showed me that focus on others is essential to fostering a more inclusive and more equitable society.
Leaders need to do three things:
- Be seen — let people see you
- Be heard — deliver your message as well as check for understanding'
- Be there — do whatever it takes to bring people together for common purpose
Thank you, John!
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Please help contribute to this thread-series by sharing what comes up for you by sharing any tools you love related to the following affirmation
- ★The key to success is playing the hand your dealt as if its the winning hand
- ★I Am inviting my amazing life, and it keeps showing up!!
- ★I Am inviting an amazing life and here it is now!
My requests are reasonable;universe has already begun implementation
affirmation is a powerful one for me
stand back.. and believe what you want is:
- reasonable
- attainable
- and in the works
If your body feels like it is reacting in a way that you don't appreciate:
- appreciate the gift of having a body
- see it as the remarkable gift that it is
- know that within you you've already seen ways you've been able to create what you need for your physicality...and why should what you desire be any different
- see it as reasonable
- and in the works
much love,
AlwaysWonderfulPossibilities; aka selfcare
title of this thread have proven to be more magical than I can express.
It came to me the day I created this, and my day was truly magical.
The synchronicity of ongoing instances could not be denied. When I shared with someone, just one instance... they said.. you ought to go play the lottery.
And what is going to sound even more wild, with all that was going on, I felt like I already had.
And this flow continues on(:
My requests are reasonable;universe has begun implementation.
My life is organized as I enjoy, my heart is loving, and my mind is clear and focused
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Bluewater ties-up with South African water solution innovator iDrop in deal to spur pan-Africa expansion
Press Release • Jan 23, 2018 10:06 EST
Stockholm, January 23, 2018 – Bluewater, a world leader in water purification solutions for home, commercial and public water stations, announced today it will join forces with I-Drop Water, a for-profit South African social impact company that designs, builds and installs drinking water purification and dispensing machines in general grocery stores at no capital cost, sharing ongoing revenue from water sales with store owners.
Bluewater, which sells its advanced water purifier solutions across Europe, the USA, China and South-East Asia, said the investment marks the launch pad for the company's continued expansion throughout Africa.
"Bringing Johannesberg-based I-Drop Water into the Bluewater family strengthens the fast-track approach to bringing our water solutions technology market proposition to South Africa and elsewhere in Africa," says Anders Jacobson (pictured below), co-founder and CEO of Blue AB, the Swedish sustainability-driven investment company that owns Bluewater.
Jacobson noted how I-Drop has quickly built a strongly growing market position in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, a presence Bluewater is committed to help grow in the long-term.
Formed in 2015 by husband and wife team James and Kate Steere, I-Drop harnesses an innovative business model that uses nano-purification water filtration technology and a GSM-enabled platform to empower grocery store owners to purify and sell safe, affordable drinking water to their customers. Shoppers refill multi-use containers and pay by the litre for the drinking water they need, an innovative approach that saw the couple win the 2017 All Africa Business Leader Award - Innovator of the Year, hosted by CNBC Africa and Forbes Africa.
"Thanks to I-Drop Water more people can afford safe drinking water, less plastic waste is produced and local economies benefit by supporting their local grocery stores," said I-Drop co-founder, James Steere.
James (pictured below with his wife, Kate) added the partnership with Bluewater aligns perfectly with I-Drop's business vision and mission and will enable I-Drop to accelerate its rollout and ongoing contribution to job creation in both the water and service sector as well as help spur further technology innovation in South Africa and beyond.
"Bluewater's unique patented second-generation reverse osmosis water purifiers for home, commercial and public dispensers are the ideal complement to our product offering. Thanks to Bluewater's stated mission to bring access to clean water to everyone everywhere and contribute to ending the single-use plastics scourge, we are uniquely positioned jointly to tackle two of Africa's biggest challenges - clean drinking water availability and plastic waste," Kate Steere said.
Anders Jacobson said Bluewater is on a mission to transform clean drinking water generation, delivery and availability, both in Africa and globally. He said the I-Drop investment underscores Bluewater's journey to create an ecosystem of like-minded businesses committed to delivering clean water and ending throwaway plastics pollution.
"Our ambition is to identify, invest in, partner with and potentially acquire businesses on an international scale that align with our ambitions to create a healthier planet and living environment for all who live on it," said Anders Jacobson.
He described the partnership between Bluewater and I-Drop as a 'made-in-heaven relationship' bringing together superior water purifying and GSM remote monitoring and control technologies under one company umbrella and providing the opportunity to mutually leverage individual brand core strengths in retail, home, commercial and event channels.
"The market position of our two brands, with Bluewater competing in the premium segment and I-Drop in the low-to-middle-income categories, creates a truly unique chance to deliver human ingenuity-driven solutions to consumers, businesses and municipalities," said Anders Jacobson.
For more information, please contact, David Noble, head of PR & Communication at email@example.com or call on +44 7785 302 694 www.bluewatergroup.com
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Soothe an Itchy Scalp
Finally, reliable relief for embarrassing dandruff.
You never thought you'd be one of those people with telltale white flakes on her clothes. But you're not alone: More than 1 million women suffer from dandruff. End the agony with this advice.
The Basic Facts
The scalp, simply, is skin covering the head. Like skin on other parts of the body, it has three layers: a thin outer layer, or epidermis; a second layer of blood vessels, nerves and hair follicles; and a third layer of fat-filled cells and nerves. Chronic dandruff (or seborrheic dermatitis) occurs when an overgrowth of yeastlike fungi, called Pityrosporon, stimulates the epidermis to produce cells more rapidly than usual. And though healthy scalps produce cells too, an overgrowth of yeast, triggered by a number of factors like hormonal imbalance and genetics, causes cells to move to scalp's surface at an accelerated pace. This triggers flakes of dead skin to shed.
What To Look For
Your scalp needs help if you have:
- Persistent itching and flaking The urge to scratch all the time is a red flag.
- Redness at your part and hairline An inflamed scalp results when the body attacks the yeast, causing itchiness.
- Sensitivity to touch When fingering through, brushing or blow-drying your hair, your scalp feels tingly.
Simple Solutions
Here are the surprising causes – and effective cures:
- Learn to manage stress. Anxiety aggravates inflammation (and often precedes your conscious desire to scratch).
- Shampoo more often. if you don't wash your hair daily, try doing so for a week with your regular shampoo. Flakes may just be styling product build-up.
- Use a hydrating, flake-fighting cleanser. Ridding chronic flakes will require a conditioning anti-dandruff shampoo with anti-fungal tea tree oil or zinc. Tried-and-true choices: Head & Shoulders Sensitive Care Shampoo and Frederic Fekkai Sensitive Scalp Shampoo. Follow with your regular conditioner.
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If an over-the-counter shampoo doesn't help after two weeks of use, visit a dermatologist, who may prescribe a more potent, yeast-killing shampoo along with an antihistamine to calm the inflammation.
Bottom line The quicker you take action against dandruff, the less likely you are to experience extreme irritation or a prolonged problem
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Prismeract - Evolution
First of all: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ROBOCRAFTERS !
A very efficient and agile copter, which is improved, compared to the famous original version made by A5T4R07H (for the details, please go to the last image, the publication in the CRF).
It's an excellent fighter and support in TDM and BRAWL battles. With its very big damage boost, the Leviathan deals HUGE damage to enemy robots!
Indeed, I tested it 3 times in the second georgous Christmas Brawl today, and I feel that it will really please you!
NOTE: if the Rotor Blades are destroyed, there are 4 Hover Blades inside to run away and continue to move (you can see the proof in the 7th image)! My final score (for my 3rd test) is at the 8th image.
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clouds dark england lincolnshire night sunset
Wow! Beautiful shot. Really nice lighting and color. Well done!
i am just lucky, most of the pictures taken of the sunsets are right out of my front door. the only thing i have to do is to catch it on camara. this was last night when i looked out the window and saw the sky. grabbed my camara and went out…
great sky and the silhouettes in the foreground add a point of interest, great shot
Great timing for 3 different cloud types. well done
Prachtige kleuren hemel. Goed gedaan Daantje.Groetjes uit het niet zonnige Holland.
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