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The Moto Z2 Play and Z2 Force give you maximum customization at a minimal price.
WiredYou won't find mods as useful or well-designed on other phones. Motorola's gestures are handy. Fantastic battery life, especially on the Moto Z2 Play. Storage is expandable via MicroSD.
TiredWhere's the waterproofing? The Z2 Force has no headphone jack. The best Moto Mods are pricey, as are these phones. The cameras are acceptable, but still need work.
A lot of Android phones claim to be different, but Motorola’s Z series backs up that claim. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, the Moto Z phones have something that other phones just don’t. The new Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play have magnetic Mods that snap onto the back of them, adding new features. What you think about those Mods will determine whether either of the two Moto Z2 phones are right for you.
Whatever you’re doing, Moto wants to have a Mod for that. Snap on a battery pack if you’re going off grid, or maybe a 360-degree camera so you can capture everything on that nature hike. Pop on a speaker and you can pump up the jams, or attach Motorola’s brand new Polaroid printer Mod that lets you instantly print out any photo you take. You can even buy a Mod that turns your phone into an Amazon Echo speaker, complete with a glowing blue ring.
There are more than a dozen of these Mods, and they all magnetically cling to the back of the rather svelte Z2, which feels almost too thin and flat without one. Moto Mods are the defining reason to buy a Moto Z2 Play and its more expensive sibling, the Z2 Force. But they don’t come cheap. Many of these doodads cost upward of a hundred bucks.
My Moto Z2s have worn a lot of Mods in the last few weeks. I found most of them fun, but I didn’t want to keep any of them snapped on forever. Many of them make the phone a little too fat. My favorite was a battery pack, which I kept in my back and snapped on whenever I had a long day ahead of me. Oddly, I rarely needed it. Both the Z2 Force and Play get excellent battery life without augmentation. I was able to use the Z2 Play for two days straight after forgetting to charge it, though it was gasping for a charge by the second evening. That kind of battery life is hard to come by these days.
Both Moto Z2 phones are nearly identical from the outside. They have large glass 5.5-inch screens above a nice fingerprint sensor. The sides and back are smooth, brushed aluminum with a large circular bump for the rear camera. Ridges on the power button make it easy to distinguish from the volume keys, all of which sit on the right side of the phone. Charging via the USB C slot on the bottom is also pretty standard.
Initially, I was bothered by how flat the back of the phone feels. It doesn’t contour to your palm like some phones. After a few days, I got used to it and now appreciate how thin these phones feel, though I still recommend a bumper case, like this one from Lenovo.
Setting aside the lack of waterproofing on either phone, the only problem with the design is that it’s large for one-handed use. This is an extra-large phone, and if that bothers you, consider the smaller and cheaper Moto X4.
Both phones also run Motorola’s slight twist on Android 7 Nougat (the new Android 8 Oreo is promised, but not out yet). Most of what’s here is identical to other Android phones, but there are a few Moto Action gestures that I like to use. You can twist the phone to open the camera and swipe it down and up like you’re swinging an ax to turn on and off the flashlight. Even better are the home button gestures, which let you dump the onscreen back, home, and multitasking buttons in favor of swiping left, right, and pressing on the home button. It takes a good day to get used to it, but swiping is very intuitive, and a great reason to stick with a phone with a home button fingerprint sensor, like this one.
The 12-megapixel rear cameras perform similarly, as well. I snapped some lovely night photos on a trip to New York City, and the camera did a decent job balancing dark areas and bright Christmas light displays at Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center. The Moto Z2 Play has been my go-to camera for three weeks now. Despite what feels like a second of lag when pressing the shutter button, it hasn’t hampered my ability to take timely shots. The 5-megapixel front camera on each is decent, but has had some trouble in low-light situations. The rear camera’s 4K (30fps) video support is also nice. If you’re picky about your photos though, neither of these can match the shooters on the new iPhone X or Pixel 2.
Both Z2 models will work on most wireless carriers, have 64GB storage (with MicroSD slots), and 4GB of RAM. Still, there are a few vital differences between these phones that I’m going to sum up quickly.
The Z2 Force is the fancier $720 version. It has an extra rear camera (that, to be honest, does not add a whole lot to the experience), a cutting-edge Snapdragon 835 processor (this does speed the phone up substantially if you use intense apps or games), and a higher-resolution Quad HD screen that will supposedly withstand falls better. It also comes with a "Shattershield" screen cover stuck on it that’s sharp around the edges. What you lose is a headphone jack and a few hours of battery life. It’s also imperceptibly thicker.
The Moto Z2 Play has a weaker Snapdragon 626 processor, larger battery, FM radio, and standard HD screen. I was legitimately shocked when I found out both screens had a different resolution, which shows just how adequate a 1080p screen still is. Both Super AMOLED displays look excellent.
I still like having a headphone jack and the slightly slower performance of the Moto Z2 Play is an easy tradeoff for the savings. The $500 64GB Unlocked version of the Moto Z2 Play is my favorite model (linked in the Buy buttons on this review), though there is a Verizon-only edition for $408.
There are a few truly high-end phones you can buy for $500 or less, like the OnePlus 5T or Essential Phone, but neither of them have Moto Mods. That’s the reason to choose a Moto Z phone.
The 64GB Unlocked Moto Z2 Play is a fantastic phone, if Moto Mods interest you. If they don’t, I can’t help but direct you to the other Moto in the room, the Moto X4.

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The Moto Z2 Play and Z2 Force give you maximum customization at a minimal price .
 WiredYou wo n't find mods as useful or well - designed on other phones . Motorola 's gestures are handy . Fantastic battery life , especially on the Moto Z2 Play . Storage is expandable via MicroSD .
 TiredWhere 's the waterproofing ? The Z2 Force has no headphone jack . The best Moto Mods are pricey , as are these phones . The cameras are acceptable , but still need work .
 A lot of Android phones claim to be different , but Motorola ’s Z series backs up that claim . Love ‘ em or hate ‘ em , the Moto Z phones have something that other phones just do n’t . The new Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play have magnetic Mods that snap onto the back of them , adding new features . What you think about those Mods will determine whether either of the two Moto Z2 phones are right for you .
 Whatever you ’re doing , Moto wants to have a Mod for that . Snap on a battery pack if you ’re going off grid , or maybe a 360 - degree camera so you can capture everything on that nature hike . Pop on a speaker and you can pump up the jams , or attach Motorola ’s brand new Polaroid printer Mod that lets you instantly print out any photo you take . You can even buy a Mod that turns your phone into an Amazon Echo speaker , complete with a glowing blue ring .
 There are more than a dozen of these Mods , and they all magnetically cling to the back of the rather svelte Z2 , which feels almost too thin and flat without one . Moto Mods are the defining reason to buy a Moto Z2 Play and its more expensive sibling , the Z2 Force . But they do n’t come cheap . Many of these doodads cost upward of a hundred bucks .
 My Moto Z2s have worn a lot of Mods in the last few weeks . I found most of them fun , but I did n’t want to keep any of them snapped on forever . Many of them make the phone a little too fat . My favorite was a battery pack , which I kept in my back and snapped on whenever I had a long day ahead of me . Oddly , I rarely needed it . Both the Z2 Force and Play get excellent battery life without augmentation . I was able to use the Z2 Play for two days straight after forgetting to charge it , though it was gasping for a charge by the second evening . That kind of battery life is hard to come by these days .
 Both Moto Z2 phones are nearly identical from the outside . They have large glass 5.5 - inch screens above a nice fingerprint sensor . The sides and back are smooth , brushed aluminum with a large circular bump for the rear camera . Ridges on the power button make it easy to distinguish from the volume keys , all of which sit on the right side of the phone . Charging via the USB C slot on the bottom is also pretty standard .
 Initially , I was bothered by how flat the back of the phone feels . It does n’t contour to your palm like some phones . After a few days , I got used to it and now appreciate how thin these phones feel , though I still recommend a bumper case , like this one from Lenovo .
 Setting aside the lack of waterproofing on either phone , the only problem with the design is that it ’s large for one - handed use . This is an extra - large phone , and if that bothers you , consider the smaller and cheaper Moto X4 .
 Both phones also run Motorola ’s slight twist on Android 7 Nougat ( the new Android 8 Oreo is promised , but not out yet ) . Most of what ’s here is identical to other Android phones , but there are a few Moto Action gestures that I like to use . You can twist the phone to open the camera and swipe it down and up like you ’re swinging an ax to turn on and off the flashlight . Even better are the home button gestures , which let you dump the onscreen back , home , and multitasking buttons in favor of swiping left , right , and pressing on the home button . It takes a good day to get used to it , but swiping is very intuitive , and a great reason to stick with a phone with a home button fingerprint sensor , like this one .
 The 12 - megapixel rear cameras perform similarly , as well . I snapped some lovely night photos on a trip to New York City , and the camera did a decent job balancing dark areas and bright Christmas light displays at Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center . The Moto Z2 Play has been my go - to camera for three weeks now . Despite what feels like a second of lag when pressing the shutter button , it has n’t hampered my ability to take timely shots . The 5 - megapixel front camera on each is decent , but has had some trouble in low - light situations . The rear camera ’s 4 K ( 30fps ) video support is also nice . If you ’re picky about your photos though , neither of these can match the shooters on the new iPhone X or Pixel 2 .
 Both Z2 models will work on most wireless carriers , have 64 GB storage ( with MicroSD slots ) , and 4 GB of RAM . Still , there are a few vital differences between these phones that I ’m going to sum up quickly .
 The Z2 Force is the fancier $ 720 version . It has an extra rear camera ( that , to be honest , does not add a whole lot to the experience ) , a cutting - edge Snapdragon 835 processor ( this does speed the phone up substantially if you use intense apps or games ) , and a higher - resolution Quad HD screen that will supposedly withstand falls better . It also comes with a " Shattershield " screen cover stuck on it that ’s sharp around the edges . What you lose is a headphone jack and a few hours of battery life . It ’s also imperceptibly thicker .
 The Moto Z2 Play has a weaker Snapdragon 626 processor , larger battery , FM radio , and standard HD screen . I was legitimately shocked when I found out both screens had a different resolution , which shows just how adequate a 1080p screen still is . Both Super AMOLED displays look excellent .
 I still like having a headphone jack and the slightly slower performance of the Moto Z2 Play is an easy tradeoff for the savings . The $ 500 64 GB Unlocked version of the Moto Z2 Play is my favorite model ( linked in the Buy buttons on this review ) , though there is a Verizon - only edition for $ 408 .
 There are a few truly high - end phones you can buy for $ 500 or less , like the OnePlus 5 T or Essential Phone , but neither of them have Moto Mods . That ’s the reason to choose a Moto Z phone .
 The 64 GB Unlocked Moto Z2 Play is a fantastic phone , if Moto Mods interest you . If they do n’t , I ca n’t help but direct you to the other Moto in the room , the Moto X4 .


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Bunnies by the Bay Wee Bloom Bunny - In Stock - Should Arrive in 7 to 10 Days!
The Bunnies by the Bay Wee Bloom Bunny features a sweet little gray bunny with a baby-safe embroidered face and rosy pink cheeks. This fun sized plush little grey bunny will be one of their favorites.

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Bunnies by the Bay Wee Bloom Bunny - In Stock - Should Arrive in 7 to 10 Days !
 The Bunnies by the Bay Wee Bloom Bunny features a sweet little gray bunny with a baby - safe embroidered face and rosy pink cheeks . This fun sized plush little grey bunny will be one of their favorites .


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Have loads of fun on all our play equipment then enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal.
PLUS A FREE MONTH OF PLAY AT GAMBADO FOR THE BIRTHDAY CHILD!
Make a Bear workshop; followed by loads of fun on all our play equipment then enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal.
Have loads of fun on all our play equipment, enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal then experience our fantastic Laser Tag game. Package is for up to 20 children.
A low cost party option without a host. Free play followed by a party lunchbox.
NO PARTY HOST INCLUDED AS STANDARD. No discounts or promotions can be used on this party type, including the 15% Annual Pass discount.
Gambado is the ultimate kids party venue in Watford. We organise children’s birthday parties for ages 0-12 and take care of everything, allowing you and your kids to have a fun and relaxed time.
If you’re looking for a soft play party, then our Tiger Party is just what you need. The birthday party guests will enjoy free play on our amazing facilities. Including unlimited carousel rides for everyone who attends the birthday party. They’ll then enjoy a delicious party buffet with food for every guest.
If you’re looking for something different from your kids birthday party venue, then why not take a look at our other children’s party themes. Our kids make a bear party is a great way to create a special memory of the day. Everyone who attends can bring home a brand new friend. If you’re looking for an active celebration, why not consider our kids’ laser tag party. We also offer amazing Laser Tag parties at our Watford birthday party venue..
Click here to watch our kids birthday party video and see everything that Gambado has to offer. Our friendly team are available on 0330 555 1415 to answer any questions that you have about children’s birthday party or to help you make a booking.
We also offer private hire of the entire venue. This is perfect if you’re planning a joint children’s birthday party or a big family celebration., Click here for the details. It could cost less than you might think.
Don’t forget to take a look at our birthday party extras as well. We offer a whole range of little additions to help make your kids’ birthday party as memorable as possible.

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Have loads of fun on all our play equipment then enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal .
 PLUS A FREE MONTH OF PLAY AT GAMBADO FOR THE BIRTHDAY CHILD !
 Make a Bear workshop ; followed by loads of fun on all our play equipment then enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal .
 Have loads of fun on all our play equipment , enjoy our delicious celebration buffet meal then experience our fantastic Laser Tag game . Package is for up to 20 children .
 A low cost party option without a host . Free play followed by a party lunchbox .
 NO PARTY HOST INCLUDED AS STANDARD . No discounts or promotions can be used on this party type , including the 15 % Annual Pass discount .
 Gambado is the ultimate kids party venue in Watford . We organise children ’s birthday parties for ages 0 - 12 and take care of everything , allowing you and your kids to have a fun and relaxed time .
 If you ’re looking for a soft play party , then our Tiger Party is just what you need . The birthday party guests will enjoy free play on our amazing facilities . Including unlimited carousel rides for everyone who attends the birthday party . They ’ll then enjoy a delicious party buffet with food for every guest .
 If you ’re looking for something different from your kids birthday party venue , then why not take a look at our other children ’s party themes . Our kids make a bear party is a great way to create a special memory of the day . Everyone who attends can bring home a brand new friend . If you ’re looking for an active celebration , why not consider our kids ’ laser tag party . We also offer amazing Laser Tag parties at our Watford birthday party venue ..
 Click here to watch our kids birthday party video and see everything that Gambado has to offer . Our friendly team are available on 0330 555 1415 to answer any questions that you have about children ’s birthday party or to help you make a booking .
 We also offer private hire of the entire venue . This is perfect if you ’re planning a joint children ’s birthday party or a big family celebration . , Click here for the details . It could cost less than you might think .
 Do n’t forget to take a look at our birthday party extras as well . We offer a whole range of little additions to help make your kids ’ birthday party as memorable as possible .


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Category: Special Days - Pikes Lane Primary School Blog!
Today we walked all the way from school to Pizza Express! The children walked beautifully and were very sensible crossing the roads.
Inside we met chef Mark who talked to us about food hygiene and helped us to get kitted out in our aprons and hats! Then he showed us lots of pizza toppings.
We tried mozzarella, red onion, peppers, mushrooms, basil and tomatoes. Which was your favourite?
Next we floured our work surface and rolled out our dough. Ladybirds had to use their funky fingers to stretch and spin the dough!
After our pizza bases were stretched and put in pizza pans we added tomato sauce and mozzarella. Some of the children were very creative with their cheese!
Then Mark cooked our pizzas and packed them up for us to take back to school. Have you ever seen so many pizzas?!
We sampled our pizzas at school. Aleena said "it was nice and cheesy". We hope our Masterchefs have saved some pizza for the grown ups at home!

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Category : Special Days - Pikes Lane Primary School Blog !
 Today we walked all the way from school to Pizza Express ! The children walked beautifully and were very sensible crossing the roads .
 Inside we met chef Mark who talked to us about food hygiene and helped us to get kitted out in our aprons and hats ! Then he showed us lots of pizza toppings .
 We tried mozzarella , red onion , peppers , mushrooms , basil and tomatoes . Which was your favourite ?
 Next we floured our work surface and rolled out our dough . Ladybirds had to use their funky fingers to stretch and spin the dough !
 After our pizza bases were stretched and put in pizza pans we added tomato sauce and mozzarella . Some of the children were very creative with their cheese !
 Then Mark cooked our pizzas and packed them up for us to take back to school . Have you ever seen so many pizzas ? !
 We sampled our pizzas at school . Aleena said " it was nice and cheesy " . We hope our Masterchefs have saved some pizza for the grown ups at home !


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MONROE, La. (AP) Louisiana-Monroe has hired Matt Viator as the Warhawks' next head football coach, luring him away from McNeese State, where he never had a losing season during the past decade.
Viator, whose hiring was announced by ULM on Monday, went 78-33 during 10 seasons at McNeese State, coaching the Cowboys to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs five times.
He was named Southland Conference coach of the year for the third time after leading McNeese State to a 2015 regular season record of 10-0. The Cowboys then advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs before falling to Sam Houston State, 34-29.
Viator replaces Todd Berry, who was ULM's coach from 2010 until his firing during this season, which the Warhawks finished with a record of 2-11.

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MONROE , La. ( AP ) Louisiana - Monroe has hired Matt Viator as the Warhawks ' next head football coach , luring him away from McNeese State , where he never had a losing season during the past decade .
 Viator , whose hiring was announced by ULM on Monday , went 78 - 33 during 10 seasons at McNeese State , coaching the Cowboys to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs five times .
 He was named Southland Conference coach of the year for the third time after leading McNeese State to a 2015 regular season record of 10 - 0 . The Cowboys then advanced to the second round of the FCS playoffs before falling to Sam Houston State , 34 - 29 .
 Viator replaces Todd Berry , who was ULM 's coach from 2010 until his firing during this season , which the Warhawks finished with a record of 2 - 11 .


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Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the man pictured in this photo.
Police are investigating an alleged robbery at a South Lake Tahoe credit union Thursday evening.
The incident occurred at the Sierra Central Credit Union, 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd., at 5:30 p.m., according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
A security camera captured a white male adult wearing a fake beard and black pinstripe suit holding what appears to be a piece of paper in front of a teller.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 530-542-6100.

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Authorities are asking for the public 's help in identifying and locating the man pictured in this photo .
 Police are investigating an alleged robbery at a South Lake Tahoe credit union Thursday evening .
 The incident occurred at the Sierra Central Credit Union , 3668 Lake Tahoe Blvd . , at 5:30 p.m. , according to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department .
 A security camera captured a white male adult wearing a fake beard and black pinstripe suit holding what appears to be a piece of paper in front of a teller .
 Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at 530 - 542 - 6100 .


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Even the midst of media reports about the Obama administration’s announcement of their satisfaction with the full compliance by the Colombian government to the Action Plan that encompasses labor reforms that supposedly would prevent labor violations and violence toward labor leaders, we continue to hear about blatant violations of human rights, in cities and factories, but also principally in rural areas. Some of the most recent violence has occurred in the department of Cauca, in the municipalities of El Tambo and Cajibío.
The people from the Corregimiento of Playa Rica (municipality of El Tambo) have lots of problems, like lack of access by roads, lack of potable water and electricity, and lack of government resources for education, health, and sanitation. Much of what exists there has been built by the community itself, collectively, without government help. As such, they face major survival issues, and some time ago have turned to growing coca because of the lack of alternatives, as other crops do not grow as well in the region, and can hardly be transported to be sold in the main towns like El Tambo; it takes a long and expensive six hours by mule and then three hours by bus to get there.
Since (at least) 2008, the community has made concerted efforts to reach accords with government authorities for electricity access, road improvement, infrastructural investments for health and education centers, and for government support for substitution of illicit crops. They recognize the harm and danger of coca, and want to contribute to a more healthy society. Their costly and time-consuming efforts have gone in vain, though several times they have gotten the government to commit to assisting the community. In a letter dated June 1 2008, a representative of the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry of Colombia, tells the community that help can be had through the Presidential Program against Illicit Crops and the Agro Ingreso Seguro program that provides credit to campesinos for the production of coffee, avocado, banana and other crops. Yet they have received very little of what is promised, such that community leaders decided to mobilize a march to present a project to government authorities on December 1, 2009, in Popayán, the capital of the Cauca department. Their efforts received some national attention then: communiques from a House representative and a Senator following the intense meetings in Popayán reveal that the national government agreed to take seriously into account the proposals and the input from the communities in the drafting of eradication programs in 2010. The government also agreed to deliver funds for the improvement of roads and provide seeds to the 450 families that compose the Corregimiento. Yet again, what followed were a series of meetings with Acción Social (Social Action program) and other local, regional and national government entities to arrive at a solid compromise to substitute the illicit crops, but no follow-through.
Then on May 19, 2011, 100 erradicators entered Playa Rica along with nearly 300 members of the National Army and the ESMAD (Mobile Antidisturbance Squad) and began forcible eradication. Community leaders that were present were fired upon, at their feet, forcing more than 300 community members from Playa Rica to flee and camp out in the central plaza of the town of El Tambo. They have been there since then, and have been joined by dozens of community leaders and members from nearby Corregimientos of Huicitó and Los Andes. Both of these communities suffered similar violence in 2010, under government eradication plans, and have similar socio-economic problems as in Playa Rica.
In the ensuing days, ESMAD forces continued to attack those community members who had remained in Playa Rica and in the nearby vereda (township) of Gavilanes. Those who stayed behind had organized a march for peace, which had been accompanied by a humanitarian delegation from the CUT-Valle del Cauca (Unified Labor Confederation), the local Ombudsman, and four local journalists that had traveled to the region on May 23 and 24th. They tried to dialogue with the military but confrontations ensued nevertheless, and two campesinos were injured (one with a bullet in the face, another with a broken arm). The gathering was dissolved, and more people displaced to El Tambo. Vandalism and even an attempt to burn a house were reported by members of the community.
Gathered in El Tambo’s main plaza, the displaced began to mobilize to receive support from local and national human rights organizations. Together, they have frantically tried to contact government, army and international organization officials to demand that the attacks stop, that guarantees are made for the safety of campesinos in the region, and that a negotiating table is formed with significant presence of officials so as to guarantee resolution to conflicts and socio-economic demands. A mission of verification was put together with members from human rights organizations, which was to leave on June 15, 2011 to verify and report on the occurrences, even though the government had refused to give any guarantees. Their report was to be presented to authorities in Popayán on June 17, when a march from El Tambo to Popayan will occur. The mission was called off, as they received notice of intense confrontations between FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) and military forces. The people are desperate: “the only response we have from our government is forced displacement. We want peace, and to go back to our communities,” says one leader. One significant problem is that the conflict is no longer over coca, but over territory; this means that the military may well stay and take over their lands, which of course just happens to be rich in minerals like gold.
Another nearby municipality suffering tremendously from conflict is Cajibío, also located in central Cauca. Here, the community leaders and members underwent strong repression from police and government forces under the Uribe administration (2002-2010), and one of the major problems in the communities now is the heavy militarization of the region, which purpose is largely to displace people from their lands so that it can be used for capitalist development ventures. Recently, the Movimiento Campesino de Cajibio organized the Caravan for Life and for Permanence in the Territory (June 9-10, 2011) to call attention to the daily problems and threats confronting the communities. The caravan visited the communities of Carmelo and La Capilla, gathering testimonies from locals about their living conditions.
Though the testimonies made it more real as to how much people live in fear, it is not hard to miss. In both locations, the local school and other community centers were surrounded by armed soldiers; in fact, the army and police headquarters are located right in the center of the community, and soldiers roam around freely, looking around, asking questions, and always armed. The biggest fear is perhaps the presence of armed actors near children, as confrontations between military and guerrilla forces from the FARC often occur when children are in school, sending their mothers in a risky mission to claim them in the middle of battles. In addition, there have been cases of sexual abuse of girls and also of women. Several people have been killed by bombs or just public shootings in the middle of the day, and investigations hardly are undertaken. Army soldiers go into farms to make use, for instance, of people’s electricity poles to charge their phones, while they wait around with their rifles, as children play in their own backyard.
It is clear that people fear talking about it. In one community, it was a young student at the local school that finally gathered courage to step up to the microphone and to ask the Regional Ombudsman and local and international human rights organizations’ representatives that accompanied the caravan whether it was right to have the military in the middle of the community. Students feel very impacted by this, and note the increase in drug use and prostitution. Similarly, educators are worried, as they do not want to see a repeat of what happened at the height of conflict in 1999, when the local school was left with only 35 children due to displacement. They now have 500, but many fear that this will soon change.
On top of that, these communities are confronting desperate economic troubles, though here they have not grown coca. Many families do not have land; indeed 70% of the land in Cauca is owned by less than 5% of the population. One of the major problems has been the increased buying and takeover of lands by paper company Carton de Colombia, a subsidiary of Irish-Belgian conglomerate Smurfit Kappa. Here, as in El Tambo, the communities have solid proposals to counteract the difficulties, and to adopt “life plans” (planes de vida) that promote sustainable and participatory alternative development approaches that are the complete opposite of the vast destruction and divisiveness caused by Smurfit Kappa’s bulldozers and extensive pine and eucalyptus plantations.
They also propose dialogue with local, regional, and national officials to bring an end to military and other armed actors’ presence in the heart of communities. But they need guarantees that this dialogue can happen without violent repercussions and with real attention paid to the communities’ views. This request for dialogue also desperately needs the support and continued monitoring by international humanitarian, human rights, and social justice organizations, advocates and activists, and principally by the U.S. government that has had such powerful and erroneous policy approach to the real problems at hand in Colombia. Drug wars, militarization of the region, and free trade agreements that threaten the ability of communities to thrive are not what it takes. It takes solutions that truly respect the life, dignity, and desire of the people to stay in their own lands.
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Even the midst of media reports about the Obama administration ’s announcement of their satisfaction with the full compliance by the Colombian government to the Action Plan that encompasses labor reforms that supposedly would prevent labor violations and violence toward labor leaders , we continue to hear about blatant violations of human rights , in cities and factories , but also principally in rural areas . Some of the most recent violence has occurred in the department of Cauca , in the municipalities of El Tambo and Cajibío .
 The people from the Corregimiento of Playa Rica ( municipality of El Tambo ) have lots of problems , like lack of access by roads , lack of potable water and electricity , and lack of government resources for education , health , and sanitation . Much of what exists there has been built by the community itself , collectively , without government help . As such , they face major survival issues , and some time ago have turned to growing coca because of the lack of alternatives , as other crops do not grow as well in the region , and can hardly be transported to be sold in the main towns like El Tambo ; it takes a long and expensive six hours by mule and then three hours by bus to get there .
 Since ( at least ) 2008 , the community has made concerted efforts to reach accords with government authorities for electricity access , road improvement , infrastructural investments for health and education centers , and for government support for substitution of illicit crops . They recognize the harm and danger of coca , and want to contribute to a more healthy society . Their costly and time - consuming efforts have gone in vain , though several times they have gotten the government to commit to assisting the community . In a letter dated June 1 2008 , a representative of the Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry of Colombia , tells the community that help can be had through the Presidential Program against Illicit Crops and the Agro Ingreso Seguro program that provides credit to campesinos for the production of coffee , avocado , banana and other crops . Yet they have received very little of what is promised , such that community leaders decided to mobilize a march to present a project to government authorities on December 1 , 2009 , in Popayán , the capital of the Cauca department . Their efforts received some national attention then : communiques from a House representative and a Senator following the intense meetings in Popayán reveal that the national government agreed to take seriously into account the proposals and the input from the communities in the drafting of eradication programs in 2010 . The government also agreed to deliver funds for the improvement of roads and provide seeds to the 450 families that compose the Corregimiento . Yet again , what followed were a series of meetings with Acción Social ( Social Action program ) and other local , regional and national government entities to arrive at a solid compromise to substitute the illicit crops , but no follow - through .
 Then on May 19 , 2011 , 100 erradicators entered Playa Rica along with nearly 300 members of the National Army and the ESMAD ( Mobile Antidisturbance Squad ) and began forcible eradication . Community leaders that were present were fired upon , at their feet , forcing more than 300 community members from Playa Rica to flee and camp out in the central plaza of the town of El Tambo . They have been there since then , and have been joined by dozens of community leaders and members from nearby Corregimientos of Huicitó and Los Andes . Both of these communities suffered similar violence in 2010 , under government eradication plans , and have similar socio - economic problems as in Playa Rica .
 In the ensuing days , ESMAD forces continued to attack those community members who had remained in Playa Rica and in the nearby vereda ( township ) of Gavilanes . Those who stayed behind had organized a march for peace , which had been accompanied by a humanitarian delegation from the CUT - Valle del Cauca ( Unified Labor Confederation ) , the local Ombudsman , and four local journalists that had traveled to the region on May 23 and 24th . They tried to dialogue with the military but confrontations ensued nevertheless , and two campesinos were injured ( one with a bullet in the face , another with a broken arm ) . The gathering was dissolved , and more people displaced to El Tambo . Vandalism and even an attempt to burn a house were reported by members of the community .
 Gathered in El Tambo ’s main plaza , the displaced began to mobilize to receive support from local and national human rights organizations . Together , they have frantically tried to contact government , army and international organization officials to demand that the attacks stop , that guarantees are made for the safety of campesinos in the region , and that a negotiating table is formed with significant presence of officials so as to guarantee resolution to conflicts and socio - economic demands . A mission of verification was put together with members from human rights organizations , which was to leave on June 15 , 2011 to verify and report on the occurrences , even though the government had refused to give any guarantees . Their report was to be presented to authorities in Popayán on June 17 , when a march from El Tambo to Popayan will occur . The mission was called off , as they received notice of intense confrontations between FARC ( Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ) and military forces . The people are desperate : “ the only response we have from our government is forced displacement . We want peace , and to go back to our communities , ” says one leader . One significant problem is that the conflict is no longer over coca , but over territory ; this means that the military may well stay and take over their lands , which of course just happens to be rich in minerals like gold .
 Another nearby municipality suffering tremendously from conflict is Cajibío , also located in central Cauca . Here , the community leaders and members underwent strong repression from police and government forces under the Uribe administration ( 2002 - 2010 ) , and one of the major problems in the communities now is the heavy militarization of the region , which purpose is largely to displace people from their lands so that it can be used for capitalist development ventures . Recently , the Movimiento Campesino de Cajibio organized the Caravan for Life and for Permanence in the Territory ( June 9 - 10 , 2011 ) to call attention to the daily problems and threats confronting the communities . The caravan visited the communities of Carmelo and La Capilla , gathering testimonies from locals about their living conditions .
 Though the testimonies made it more real as to how much people live in fear , it is not hard to miss . In both locations , the local school and other community centers were surrounded by armed soldiers ; in fact , the army and police headquarters are located right in the center of the community , and soldiers roam around freely , looking around , asking questions , and always armed . The biggest fear is perhaps the presence of armed actors near children , as confrontations between military and guerrilla forces from the FARC often occur when children are in school , sending their mothers in a risky mission to claim them in the middle of battles . In addition , there have been cases of sexual abuse of girls and also of women . Several people have been killed by bombs or just public shootings in the middle of the day , and investigations hardly are undertaken . Army soldiers go into farms to make use , for instance , of people ’s electricity poles to charge their phones , while they wait around with their rifles , as children play in their own backyard .
 It is clear that people fear talking about it . In one community , it was a young student at the local school that finally gathered courage to step up to the microphone and to ask the Regional Ombudsman and local and international human rights organizations ’ representatives that accompanied the caravan whether it was right to have the military in the middle of the community . Students feel very impacted by this , and note the increase in drug use and prostitution . Similarly , educators are worried , as they do not want to see a repeat of what happened at the height of conflict in 1999 , when the local school was left with only 35 children due to displacement . They now have 500 , but many fear that this will soon change .
 On top of that , these communities are confronting desperate economic troubles , though here they have not grown coca . Many families do not have land ; indeed 70 % of the land in Cauca is owned by less than 5 % of the population . One of the major problems has been the increased buying and takeover of lands by paper company Carton de Colombia , a subsidiary of Irish - Belgian conglomerate Smurfit Kappa . Here , as in El Tambo , the communities have solid proposals to counteract the difficulties , and to adopt “ life plans ” ( planes de vida ) that promote sustainable and participatory alternative development approaches that are the complete opposite of the vast destruction and divisiveness caused by Smurfit Kappa ’s bulldozers and extensive pine and eucalyptus plantations .
 They also propose dialogue with local , regional , and national officials to bring an end to military and other armed actors ’ presence in the heart of communities . But they need guarantees that this dialogue can happen without violent repercussions and with real attention paid to the communities ’ views . This request for dialogue also desperately needs the support and continued monitoring by international humanitarian , human rights , and social justice organizations , advocates and activists , and principally by the U.S. government that has had such powerful and erroneous policy approach to the real problems at hand in Colombia . Drug wars , militarization of the region , and free trade agreements that threaten the ability of communities to thrive are not what it takes . It takes solutions that truly respect the life , dignity , and desire of the people to stay in their own lands .
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Mark Taylor, Head of Tax Investigations at Buzzacott talks about how to survive a HMRC tax investigation advising clients to stay calm, get specialist advice and use voluntary disclosure campaigns such as Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility (LDF) or the HMRC let property campaign.
Tax investigations have often been described as a rollercoaster of emotions. Having myself worked in tax investigations for the last 25 plus years I've seen this for myself.
I would urge you to stay calm and collected and also to consider any potential settlement with HMRC on a commercial basis rather than taking HMRC's view as being a personal affront and a personal attack on you.
HMRC welcomes specialists being appointed because they realise it expedites the process and it allows your case potentially to be fast tracked to a conclusion. We will make an approach to the HMRC case officer to discuss the specific reasons as to why they have opened that enquiry.
In the majority of cases what we could do is we could take advantage of a disclosure campaign such as the more recent Liechtenstein disclosure facility for offshore affairs or onshore facilities such as the property let campaign.

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Mark Taylor , Head of Tax Investigations at Buzzacott talks about how to survive a HMRC tax investigation advising clients to stay calm , get specialist advice and use voluntary disclosure campaigns such as Liechtenstein Disclosure Facility ( LDF ) or the HMRC let property campaign .
 Tax investigations have often been described as a rollercoaster of emotions . Having myself worked in tax investigations for the last 25 plus years I 've seen this for myself .
 I would urge you to stay calm and collected and also to consider any potential settlement with HMRC on a commercial basis rather than taking HMRC 's view as being a personal affront and a personal attack on you .
 HMRC welcomes specialists being appointed because they realise it expedites the process and it allows your case potentially to be fast tracked to a conclusion . We will make an approach to the HMRC case officer to discuss the specific reasons as to why they have opened that enquiry .
 In the majority of cases what we could do is we could take advantage of a disclosure campaign such as the more recent Liechtenstein disclosure facility for offshore affairs or onshore facilities such as the property let campaign .


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Considering About An Online Schooling Program?
For People, the beginning of November indicators time to start excited about the vacation season. U.S. Information & World Report additionally ranked the College of Florida #41 in Finest Business Schools and #30 in Best Training Faculties. This means flipped classes are usually designed to enhance campus-based research fairly than online diploma applications. Faculties may require on-line college students to report back to campus or permitted companion establishments for sensible labs, on-campus intensives, orientations, and/or exams. The RIT Cooperative Schooling program, one of many world’s largest, supplies students profession-associated work expertise in numerous diploma programs. For that reason, rankings of on-line schools and universities should be usually up to date.
As a result of there is not any distinct differences between a web-based schooling and a conventional education, students are assured they’re receiving the identical kind of education that they would in a brick and mortar setting. Online students have access to academic advisers, 24/7 tech support, free online tutoring, and a writing lab. We perceive that work, family and different life commitments might forestall you from attending class, so we’ve enabled you to entry courses from anywhere. By cautious research, professors and administrators can discover, interpret, and apply key on-line studying data within their institutions. Udacity now emphasizes corporate MOOCs over academically-aligned programs as different profession-focused providers enter the market. This enables for flexibility that a conventional classroom setting can ordinarily not present.
The Carnegie Classification of Establishments of Larger Education recognizes the University of Missouri-Columbia as a analysis university with very excessive research activity. While many of these packages are in disciplines that adapt easily to net-primarily based studying, like enterprise and criminal justice, a number of schools now provide on-line bachelor’s levels in areas like instructing and engineering. This info is simply as worthwhile for the colleges that ship online diploma packages as the students who enroll in them.
Cohort Applications: Online cohort packages place college students in a defined group that advances by way of the curriculum collectively. UMass On-line, the online consortium of the highly respected University of Massachusetts system, provides quite a lot of undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) degree programs.
Universities, community colleges, and college extension programs design standalone on-line lessons particularly for college students seeking personal enrichment, targeted office skills, and professional certifications. Arizona State College’s W.P. Carey Faculty of Enterprise ranked #92 in Bloomberg Business’s 2014 Undergraduate Enterprise School Programs checklist. The NCES and BSRG report that almost all of faculties and universities now offer online courses. With the general greater education pupil physique in the U.S. presently at 21 million, that means one out of three faculty college students is taking at least one course completely online.

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Considering About An Online Schooling Program ?
 For People , the beginning of November indicators time to start excited about the vacation season . U.S. Information & World Report additionally ranked the College of Florida # 41 in Finest Business Schools and # 30 in Best Training Faculties . This means flipped classes are usually designed to enhance campus - based research fairly than online diploma applications . Faculties may require on - line college students to report back to campus or permitted companion establishments for sensible labs , on - campus intensives , orientations , and/or exams . The RIT Cooperative Schooling program , one of many world ’s largest , supplies students profession - associated work expertise in numerous diploma programs . For that reason , rankings of on - line schools and universities should be usually up to date .
 As a result of there is not any distinct differences between a web - based schooling and a conventional education , students are assured they ’re receiving the identical kind of education that they would in a brick and mortar setting . Online students have access to academic advisers , 24/7 tech support , free online tutoring , and a writing lab . We perceive that work , family and different life commitments might forestall you from attending class , so we ’ve enabled you to entry courses from anywhere . By cautious research , professors and administrators can discover , interpret , and apply key on - line studying data within their institutions . Udacity now emphasizes corporate MOOCs over academically - aligned programs as different profession - focused providers enter the market . This enables for flexibility that a conventional classroom setting can ordinarily not present .
 The Carnegie Classification of Establishments of Larger Education recognizes the University of Missouri - Columbia as a analysis university with very excessive research activity . While many of these packages are in disciplines that adapt easily to net - primarily based studying , like enterprise and criminal justice , a number of schools now provide on - line bachelor ’s levels in areas like instructing and engineering . This info is simply as worthwhile for the colleges that ship online diploma packages as the students who enroll in them .
 Cohort Applications : Online cohort packages place college students in a defined group that advances by way of the curriculum collectively . UMass On - line , the online consortium of the highly respected University of Massachusetts system , provides quite a lot of undergraduate and graduate ( including doctoral ) degree programs .
 Universities , community colleges , and college extension programs design standalone on - line lessons particularly for college students seeking personal enrichment , targeted office skills , and professional certifications . Arizona State College ’s W.P. Carey Faculty of Enterprise ranked # 92 in Bloomberg Business ’s 2014 Undergraduate Enterprise School Programs checklist . The NCES and BSRG report that almost all of faculties and universities now offer online courses . With the general greater education pupil physique in the U.S. presently at 21 million , that means one out of three faculty college students is taking at least one course completely online .


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Mark Dedeaux, a partner of TruGroup Fitness, brings a lot of “sweat equity” as an Area Developer and Franchise Owner of the TruFusion brand.
Read Mark’s story to see how TruFusion has inspired him on his journey to not only lose weight and become physically fit but also vastly improve his emotional and mental well being.
In May 2015, I left a 23 year corporate career. At that time I weighed 270lbs, had food allergies, high blood pressure, and severe anxiety. I had no idea what I wanted to do, but I knew I had to begin to regain my physical, emotional, and mental wellness. However, because of my anxiety I was reluctant to do any vigorous exercise for fear that my health condition was too severe to handle it. So I began walking every day and slowing started to incorporate some higher intensity training.
All the while I was reading more and more about the benefits of yoga and other group fitness classes. I had some friends who were members at TruFusion that were encouraging me to try a class there, but at the time I couldn’t bring myself to do it. Sadly, my self image was so low that I was intimidated about the idea of working out in a gym let alone a group class. So for 4 months I continued my workouts on my own and slowly started to increase the intensity.
I was making some progress but it was slow, and because I was doing it alone, I was losing my motivation. Right around that time I came across a very small yoga class and decided to give it a try. I really enjoyed learning about yoga, and mentioned to one of my friends who was a member at TruFusion that I was taking a class. She finally convinced me to go to TruFusion, and the rest is history.
From the first day I felt comfortable in the environment, which was surprising because my previous experiences at “gyms”. It was completely the opposite of what I expected. The people there were very welcoming and there was an openness that I had never experienced. I found that while the classes were really hard, I was motivated to push myself and left with a desire to come back again and again.
There was something about being pushed to my edge that gave me an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment.
I enjoy being able to take a yin class one day and jumping right into a down and dirty boot camp class the next. For me the variety of classes not only breaks up the monotony, but also supports my total mind body development. Since joining TruFusion my weight loss has accelerated and I have lost a total of 70lbs, all while gaining lean muscle and flexibility. More importantly my confidence is back, and my outlook on life is extremely positive.
Fast forward one year and Mark just completed 200 hours of ZFlow Transformational Yoga Teacher Training and is on his path to getting a nutrition certification. Mark will help bring his newly gained knowledge and insightfulness to help spread the group fitness model and TruFusion brand throughout the yoga community.

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Mark Dedeaux , a partner of TruGroup Fitness , brings a lot of “ sweat equity ” as an Area Developer and Franchise Owner of the TruFusion brand .
 Read Mark ’s story to see how TruFusion has inspired him on his journey to not only lose weight and become physically fit but also vastly improve his emotional and mental well being .
 In May 2015 , I left a 23 year corporate career . At that time I weighed 270lbs , had food allergies , high blood pressure , and severe anxiety . I had no idea what I wanted to do , but I knew I had to begin to regain my physical , emotional , and mental wellness . However , because of my anxiety I was reluctant to do any vigorous exercise for fear that my health condition was too severe to handle it . So I began walking every day and slowing started to incorporate some higher intensity training .
 All the while I was reading more and more about the benefits of yoga and other group fitness classes . I had some friends who were members at TruFusion that were encouraging me to try a class there , but at the time I could n’t bring myself to do it . Sadly , my self image was so low that I was intimidated about the idea of working out in a gym let alone a group class . So for 4 months I continued my workouts on my own and slowly started to increase the intensity .
 I was making some progress but it was slow , and because I was doing it alone , I was losing my motivation . Right around that time I came across a very small yoga class and decided to give it a try . I really enjoyed learning about yoga , and mentioned to one of my friends who was a member at TruFusion that I was taking a class . She finally convinced me to go to TruFusion , and the rest is history .
 From the first day I felt comfortable in the environment , which was surprising because my previous experiences at “ gyms ” . It was completely the opposite of what I expected . The people there were very welcoming and there was an openness that I had never experienced . I found that while the classes were really hard , I was motivated to push myself and left with a desire to come back again and again .
 There was something about being pushed to my edge that gave me an overwhelming feeling of accomplishment .
 I enjoy being able to take a yin class one day and jumping right into a down and dirty boot camp class the next . For me the variety of classes not only breaks up the monotony , but also supports my total mind body development . Since joining TruFusion my weight loss has accelerated and I have lost a total of 70lbs , all while gaining lean muscle and flexibility . More importantly my confidence is back , and my outlook on life is extremely positive .
 Fast forward one year and Mark just completed 200 hours of ZFlow Transformational Yoga Teacher Training and is on his path to getting a nutrition certification . Mark will help bring his newly gained knowledge and insightfulness to help spread the group fitness model and TruFusion brand throughout the yoga community .


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If anyone has a DROID Incredible 2 and wants Gingerbread (Android 2.3) early, then you are in luck. The full RUU has been leaked for all non-rooted users, but recommendations suggest that if you want root in the near future, that you should hold off from flashing it. Apparently, the root method that is still unreleased by AlphaRevX, will not work on GB, so you are better off waiting for them to release their method (which we’re hoping is soon) and then upgrading to 2.3 with the rooted files we’ve included below.
*To upgrade using the RUU, simply plug your phone into your computer and run the .exe file.
1. First, we have to wait for root instructions.
2. Then you can simply flash the ROM in Clockwork Recovery just like you normally would.
3. Then you apply the radio, but it must be renamed to PG32IMG.zip.
4. After renaming, you’ll drop it on your SD card and boot into the bootloader to allow it to flash.

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If anyone has a DROID Incredible 2 and wants Gingerbread ( Android 2.3 ) early , then you are in luck . The full RUU has been leaked for all non - rooted users , but recommendations suggest that if you want root in the near future , that you should hold off from flashing it . Apparently , the root method that is still unreleased by AlphaRevX , will not work on GB , so you are better off waiting for them to release their method ( which we ’re hoping is soon ) and then upgrading to 2.3 with the rooted files we ’ve included below .
 * To upgrade using the RUU , simply plug your phone into your computer and run the .exe file .
 1 . First , we have to wait for root instructions .
 2 . Then you can simply flash the ROM in Clockwork Recovery just like you normally would .
 3 . Then you apply the radio , but it must be renamed to PG32IMG.zip .
 4 . After renaming , you ’ll drop it on your SD card and boot into the bootloader to allow it to flash .


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If you’re about to follow a new career trajectory and choose the freedom of working for yourself rather than for a boss you don’t like, working a job you don’t enjoy, you should be mentally prepared for the barriers on the way.
They are more than one, and usually, no one talks about them. There’s a not-so-pleasant aspect to any big venture in life, and leaving the 9 to 5 to pursue something on your own is no small deed.
The benefits are many, of course. What better way to love every day of your life than to structure each in the way you like it, choose when to work, where and on what, be picky about your clients, make more money the moment you feel like staying more on the computer, etc.
But let’s talk about the dark side of freelancing now. Which doesn’t need to stop you from giving it a try, sure. But you do need to be aware of this as it’s better to know if it’s not for you now, than to spend months of your life hustling on the side for something that you won’t enjoy that much.
1. The insecurity might be overwhelming at times.
Living with uncertainty – meaning, you’ll never be sure if you’ll meet your budget next month or whether you’ll find a new client soon after you finish your project for the current one – isn’t for everyone.
It might lead to not sleeping well at night, constantly worrying about money, and even not being able to focus on the job because of that.
If you’re usually like that, and uncertainty is bad for your mental and physical health, you might be better off staying at your regular job.
But if you’re a freedom seeker, ready to work hard even if there’s no money coming in in the beginning, do start something on the side and turn it into an online business.
2. The ‘work from home’ trap.
Yes, you will have the freedom to wake up whenever you want to and to basically be making money from your bed. Or to even go to the beach and do it from there. It’s fantastic, true. But you’ll also face new kinds of demons that might cost you your focus, energy and work performance.
That’s procrastination, laziness and the distractions that seem to be everywhere.
3. People in your surroundings won’t really take you seriously.
In the beginning, when they see you dedicating your weekends, mornings and evenings to start working for yourself, they’ll consider you crazy and might even tell you all this is pointless.
Then, when you quit your job and start doing it full-time, they will consider you the king of freedom and might expect you to go out with them more often, or to say yes to vacations, or else. But that will be the period in your life when you’ll need to hustle more than ever to make this work and to even scale it and create new income streams.
Some friends might get offended. It might even cost you a relationship with a loved one. But, in reality, it’s just a test showing you who accepts you for who you are and takes you and your goals in life seriously.
You don’t need support to succeed in this. You just need determination and a clear vision to keep you on the right track.
4. The start is never easy.
Another problem you’ll face that might make you give up is that you’ll be no one in the beginning. That might mean you’ll need to do work for free to create a portfolio and go from there. Experience means a lot in any field.
5. You should master branding.
It’s all about building a name for yourself out there. That’s when you won’t need to go look for new clients and even accept lower rates when you haven’t met your monthly budget. Just the opposite. Clients will be finding you and you might even need to reject some due to a high volume of work.
To create your brand, you should put in effort daily. From starting your own website and having a frequently updated portfolio and blog on it, to being on every social media network and connecting with influencers and trying to provide value.
6. The taxes won’t always seem fair.
Being your own boss means managing your own finances, and having to pay for the ability to work for yourself. It doesn’t feel good to give a big percentage of what you’ve just worked on to a site just because it’s the platform that connected you to the client, but that’s how it works.
Once you build your online presence though, have more experience and a few regular clients, you won’t need to be using these sites and will be paying the standard fees as any individual working for themselves.
7. The competition is fearless.
Here’s something you won’t like and which might surprise you: whatever quality work you’re willing to commit to for hours daily, there is a person from a cheap country who’ll do it for almost no money. And because most companies and employers have a low budget for this, they will rarely choose you in the beginning. Because you won’t have the experience yet, though, you won’t be able to reach out to and grab the attention of the big names in the industry who also have the big money.
So be patient in the beginning. Do it on the side so you can still make a living from your current job. And when things take off, leave it and give freelancing your full attention.
Now that you know the traps and negative sides of this world, what do you think? Does it seem like something you can dedicate the rest of your life to? Are you willing to make such sacrifices to receive the ultimate freedom in return?
Sarah is a freelance writer, passionate traveler, and marketing enthusiast. Her biggest passion is observing people and their behavioral mechanisms. You can check out her blog for men and get access to life, dating, and online fitness resources.

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If you ’re about to follow a new career trajectory and choose the freedom of working for yourself rather than for a boss you do n’t like , working a job you do n’t enjoy , you should be mentally prepared for the barriers on the way .
 They are more than one , and usually , no one talks about them . There ’s a not - so - pleasant aspect to any big venture in life , and leaving the 9 to 5 to pursue something on your own is no small deed .
 The benefits are many , of course . What better way to love every day of your life than to structure each in the way you like it , choose when to work , where and on what , be picky about your clients , make more money the moment you feel like staying more on the computer , etc .
 But let ’s talk about the dark side of freelancing now . Which does n’t need to stop you from giving it a try , sure . But you do need to be aware of this as it ’s better to know if it ’s not for you now , than to spend months of your life hustling on the side for something that you wo n’t enjoy that much .
 1 . The insecurity might be overwhelming at times .
 Living with uncertainty – meaning , you ’ll never be sure if you ’ll meet your budget next month or whether you ’ll find a new client soon after you finish your project for the current one – is n’t for everyone .
 It might lead to not sleeping well at night , constantly worrying about money , and even not being able to focus on the job because of that .
 If you ’re usually like that , and uncertainty is bad for your mental and physical health , you might be better off staying at your regular job .
 But if you ’re a freedom seeker , ready to work hard even if there ’s no money coming in in the beginning , do start something on the side and turn it into an online business .
 2 . The ‘ work from home ’ trap .
 Yes , you will have the freedom to wake up whenever you want to and to basically be making money from your bed . Or to even go to the beach and do it from there . It ’s fantastic , true . But you ’ll also face new kinds of demons that might cost you your focus , energy and work performance .
 That ’s procrastination , laziness and the distractions that seem to be everywhere .
 3 . People in your surroundings wo n’t really take you seriously .
 In the beginning , when they see you dedicating your weekends , mornings and evenings to start working for yourself , they ’ll consider you crazy and might even tell you all this is pointless .
 Then , when you quit your job and start doing it full - time , they will consider you the king of freedom and might expect you to go out with them more often , or to say yes to vacations , or else . But that will be the period in your life when you ’ll need to hustle more than ever to make this work and to even scale it and create new income streams .
 Some friends might get offended . It might even cost you a relationship with a loved one . But , in reality , it ’s just a test showing you who accepts you for who you are and takes you and your goals in life seriously .
 You do n’t need support to succeed in this . You just need determination and a clear vision to keep you on the right track .
 4 . The start is never easy .
 Another problem you ’ll face that might make you give up is that you ’ll be no one in the beginning . That might mean you ’ll need to do work for free to create a portfolio and go from there . Experience means a lot in any field .
 5 . You should master branding .
 It ’s all about building a name for yourself out there . That ’s when you wo n’t need to go look for new clients and even accept lower rates when you have n’t met your monthly budget . Just the opposite . Clients will be finding you and you might even need to reject some due to a high volume of work .
 To create your brand , you should put in effort daily . From starting your own website and having a frequently updated portfolio and blog on it , to being on every social media network and connecting with influencers and trying to provide value .
 6 . The taxes wo n’t always seem fair .
 Being your own boss means managing your own finances , and having to pay for the ability to work for yourself . It does n’t feel good to give a big percentage of what you ’ve just worked on to a site just because it ’s the platform that connected you to the client , but that ’s how it works .
 Once you build your online presence though , have more experience and a few regular clients , you wo n’t need to be using these sites and will be paying the standard fees as any individual working for themselves .
 7 . The competition is fearless .
 Here ’s something you wo n’t like and which might surprise you : whatever quality work you ’re willing to commit to for hours daily , there is a person from a cheap country who ’ll do it for almost no money . And because most companies and employers have a low budget for this , they will rarely choose you in the beginning . Because you wo n’t have the experience yet , though , you wo n’t be able to reach out to and grab the attention of the big names in the industry who also have the big money .
 So be patient in the beginning . Do it on the side so you can still make a living from your current job . And when things take off , leave it and give freelancing your full attention .
 Now that you know the traps and negative sides of this world , what do you think ? Does it seem like something you can dedicate the rest of your life to ? Are you willing to make such sacrifices to receive the ultimate freedom in return ?
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As Gallup notes, the pair retain their titles this year, although by much narrower margins than in the past. Obama edges out Donald Trump, 17% to 14%, while Clinton edges out Michelle Obama, 9% to 7%.
Trump is one of few incumbent presidents who have not been named the most admired among all Americans.
Gallup has asked the most admired man question 71 times since 1946 -- all but in 1976. The incumbent president has won 58 of those times.
Previous incumbent presidents who did not finish first include Harry Truman in 1946-1947 and 1950-1952, Lyndon Johnson in 1967-1968, Richard Nixon in 1973, Gerald Ford in 1974-1975, Jimmy Carter in 1980, and George W. Bush in 2008. All but Truman in 1947 and Ford in 1974 had job approval ratings well below 50%, like Trump.
As would be expected for a Republican president, Trump wins handily among Republicans -- 35% name him as the man they admire most, with only 1% naming Obama. In contrast, Obama leads among Democrats, with 39% mentioning him and 3% Trump. Independents are slightly more likely to name Obama (12%) than Trump (9%).
The former secretary of State and presidential candidate has been named most admired more than any other man or woman in polling history, according to Gallup, who notes in a release that her polling numbers this year (at just 9%) were the lowest in the past 15 years, making it unlikely for her to hold the top title for much longer.
“She managed to win this year because she remains arguably more prominent than other contenders,” Gallup said.
Perhaps more reflective of the state of society, a quarter of respondents could not name a man or woman they admired most, according to Gallup, and about a tenth named a relative or friend.

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As Gallup notes , the pair retain their titles this year , although by much narrower margins than in the past . Obama edges out Donald Trump , 17 % to 14 % , while Clinton edges out Michelle Obama , 9 % to 7 % .
 Trump is one of few incumbent presidents who have not been named the most admired among all Americans .
 Gallup has asked the most admired man question 71 times since 1946 -- all but in 1976 . The incumbent president has won 58 of those times .
 Previous incumbent presidents who did not finish first include Harry Truman in 1946 - 1947 and 1950 - 1952 , Lyndon Johnson in 1967 - 1968 , Richard Nixon in 1973 , Gerald Ford in 1974 - 1975 , Jimmy Carter in 1980 , and George W. Bush in 2008 . All but Truman in 1947 and Ford in 1974 had job approval ratings well below 50 % , like Trump .
 As would be expected for a Republican president , Trump wins handily among Republicans -- 35 % name him as the man they admire most , with only 1 % naming Obama . In contrast , Obama leads among Democrats , with 39 % mentioning him and 3 % Trump . Independents are slightly more likely to name Obama ( 12 % ) than Trump ( 9 % ) .
 The former secretary of State and presidential candidate has been named most admired more than any other man or woman in polling history , according to Gallup , who notes in a release that her polling numbers this year ( at just 9 % ) were the lowest in the past 15 years , making it unlikely for her to hold the top title for much longer .
 “ She managed to win this year because she remains arguably more prominent than other contenders , ” Gallup said .
 Perhaps more reflective of the state of society , a quarter of respondents could not name a man or woman they admired most , according to Gallup , and about a tenth named a relative or friend .


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We choose the specific application of sustainable urban design but suggest tooling that could apply to projects ranging from industrial to artistic.
We hypothesize a rich information context where freely shared information and long-term feedback processes support a cultural genetic infrastructure. We speak of this as multiple interconnected pattern languages.
Patterns of sound urban practice collected and curated by academics and architectural institutions.
Patterns of city planning specific to a region collected and curated by environmentalists and urban designers as non-partisan complement to building code.
Patterns of intentional neighborhood redevelopment selected and approved by property owner cooperation with city government on a project by project basis.
Patterns applied in context to produce design guidance and in many cases design decisions applied throughout a decade of redevelopment and occupancy.
Pattern discovery and refinement by periodic review over decades of human behavior in each project specific space as built and in response to the global future as it emerges.
The visualizer would be used by stakeholders, professional and non-professional alike, for the situated retrieval, application, and recording of pattern based urban design decisions.
Partners and clients discuss development potential while sensitive to natural surroundings. With the visualizer they would be looking up recording solutions.
A visualizer operator would choose a situationally relevant pattern, configure it with parameters such as scale and cost from previous decisions, align that configuration with the ambient view, and snapshot the application in an experience similar to taking a picture.
Participating operators swarm through a project neighborhood incrementally adding improvements that immediately become visible to others. Real and synthetic images are style mapped so as to emphasize the essential design properties of the patterns at hand.
Cliques of operators could form and dissolve around design ideas that could be evaluated realtime against sometimes antagonistic goals such as tax base vs. walkability.
The visualizer engages enterprise and democracy in the production of culture applicable to the world at large. We consider now some constrains on technology if this production is to be significant.
We use wikipedia as a model for the scale, cost and impact of this project. Although the body of work is substantially different, the nature of the work is similar.
The work, the pattern languages, must be simply represented and freely available in multiple languages.
The tools, the visualizer specifically, must be free to use and realized with affordable devices such as mass-market phones and tablets.
The process, a technology enabled design method, must be supported with sufficient investment to persuade urban design professionals of the inevitability of the endeavor.
Our work of thirty years has touched on many issues raised here and includes many projects touched by what we now call federated wiki. We cite some here ordered from short and practical to long term and grand.
Walk And Talks as mediated event in an outdoor space considered as part of the Feast festival.
Disgust and Envy of academics to the advances in image processing of which style-transfer is representative.
Neighborhood Charette with all stakeholders participating and guided by patterns.
San Francisco Sketch and related interactive renderings from api data.
Urban Form and GHG Emissions where Mehaffy explains the problem, a solution, and mentions our work together.
Why Wikipedia Works and what other peer-production projects can learn from the experience.
Where is my Flying Car where Uber modelers consider the impact of eVTOL on urban design.
Natural Genetic Infrastructure where Chris Alexander closes his 1996 OOPSLA keynote with an unexpected call to action.

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We choose the specific application of sustainable urban design but suggest tooling that could apply to projects ranging from industrial to artistic .
 We hypothesize a rich information context where freely shared information and long - term feedback processes support a cultural genetic infrastructure . We speak of this as multiple interconnected pattern languages .
 Patterns of sound urban practice collected and curated by academics and architectural institutions .
 Patterns of city planning specific to a region collected and curated by environmentalists and urban designers as non - partisan complement to building code .
 Patterns of intentional neighborhood redevelopment selected and approved by property owner cooperation with city government on a project by project basis .
 Patterns applied in context to produce design guidance and in many cases design decisions applied throughout a decade of redevelopment and occupancy .
 Pattern discovery and refinement by periodic review over decades of human behavior in each project specific space as built and in response to the global future as it emerges .
 The visualizer would be used by stakeholders , professional and non - professional alike , for the situated retrieval , application , and recording of pattern based urban design decisions .
 Partners and clients discuss development potential while sensitive to natural surroundings . With the visualizer they would be looking up recording solutions .
 A visualizer operator would choose a situationally relevant pattern , configure it with parameters such as scale and cost from previous decisions , align that configuration with the ambient view , and snapshot the application in an experience similar to taking a picture .
 Participating operators swarm through a project neighborhood incrementally adding improvements that immediately become visible to others . Real and synthetic images are style mapped so as to emphasize the essential design properties of the patterns at hand .
 Cliques of operators could form and dissolve around design ideas that could be evaluated realtime against sometimes antagonistic goals such as tax base vs. walkability .
 The visualizer engages enterprise and democracy in the production of culture applicable to the world at large . We consider now some constrains on technology if this production is to be significant .
 We use wikipedia as a model for the scale , cost and impact of this project . Although the body of work is substantially different , the nature of the work is similar .
 The work , the pattern languages , must be simply represented and freely available in multiple languages .
 The tools , the visualizer specifically , must be free to use and realized with affordable devices such as mass - market phones and tablets .
 The process , a technology enabled design method , must be supported with sufficient investment to persuade urban design professionals of the inevitability of the endeavor .
 Our work of thirty years has touched on many issues raised here and includes many projects touched by what we now call federated wiki . We cite some here ordered from short and practical to long term and grand .
 Walk And Talks as mediated event in an outdoor space considered as part of the Feast festival .
 Disgust and Envy of academics to the advances in image processing of which style - transfer is representative .
 Neighborhood Charette with all stakeholders participating and guided by patterns .
 San Francisco Sketch and related interactive renderings from api data .
 Urban Form and GHG Emissions where Mehaffy explains the problem , a solution , and mentions our work together .
 Why Wikipedia Works and what other peer - production projects can learn from the experience .
 Where is my Flying Car where Uber modelers consider the impact of eVTOL on urban design .
 Natural Genetic Infrastructure where Chris Alexander closes his 1996 OOPSLA keynote with an unexpected call to action .