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Club Members - Watlington & Wallingford Loop
Sunday 27 May 2018, 09:15 - 14:00
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Contact Steve Attwood 07522396339
Sunday May 27th Watlington with option to pop into Wallingford for cake and coffee!!
Approx 20-25 mile route with good mixture of trails.
09.15 meet for 09.30 start.
Meet at Hill Road car park about 50 meters from watlington town centre, nearest postcode OX495AD, directions below.
Please bring snacks, water, suitable layers and spares.
Helmets mandatory, no helmet no ride.
Location 2Nor am I a restauranteur.    If I did live in Wrigleyville, I would be concerned that a huge proliferation of food trucks would have a negative impact on local storefronts...leading to increased vacancy (and yes, lower rents per the market) and thus potentially a  worse neighborhood due to the transient nature of the food trucks.   

Not a direct analogy, but I'm sure most people wouldn't want a bunch of mobile homes parked on the street outside of their houses.   They wouldn't have to pay property taxes, but would reap the benefits of local amenities such as parks, libraries, etc.     

All that said, I'm in no way anti-food truck.  I just think a nuanced solution may be needed.What do you do when you get nervous? Most people get quiet. When you’re not comfortable, you second-guess everything you say. If you’ve ever been to a party where you don’t know anyone, landed an interview you desperately wanted or have been on a blind date, you know what this feels like. Your personality all but disappears until you feel more comfortable.
For most of us, being on camera brings up this feeling but on steroids. Even the most experienced performers get at least a little nervous when they appear in front of a camera. It’s only natural. It’s just like a job interview. You want to put your best face forward right away because you don’t have the luxury of time to get comfortable. When you’re at a party or on a first date, you can at least warm up to the situation, and spending time by yourself isn’t going to reflect poorly on you.
In front of a camera, on the other hand, you need to expedite that process. Otherwise, your nervousness will take over and that will be all anyone focuses on.  Just like in a job interview, energy and connection are what the camera craves. People pay my agency thousands of dollars for media training in order to avoid this very problem.
Well, today I feel like giving away free value. Here are a few of the best tips I give my camera-facing clients.
Prepare your key talking points.
When we get nervous, we speak in generalities because we don’t want to mess up the details — or because we can’t even remember them. This happens to the most informed experts on a subject.  The problem with this is that no one remembers general, vague advice. For example, I will never remember a finance expert advising me to “be careful of too much debt” around the holidays. Really? What would you think as a viewer? I can almost hear the channel changing.
I’ve coached my finance clients to give more tangible, unique advice, like: “seek the lowest interest rate card you can,” “set a daily shopping maximum per person before you buy your gifts” or “seek out these recommended credit cards that offer mileage or rewards.” These tweaks make forgettable advice into truly beneficial advice filled with great details.
Your point will land more effectively if you have details to back it up. And you can’t bank on being able to conjure up those details in the moment. Do yourself a favor and get your facts and figures straight before the interview — you’ll thank yourself later.
The entire point of interviews is to form a connection, but you only have a limited amount of time. Use it. We live in the age of the internet. Find something you can connect with your interviewer on and bring it up. You’ll automatically have something to talk about, and this will also help boost your confidence in the moment.
Anytime someone offers water to you, accept it. If you’re able to, bring your own water bottle. We get dehydrated when we get nervous, and then we lose our breath and the words disappear.  Your job is to focus on the message you want to get across; the last thing you want to be worried about is how thirsty you are.
I can’t oversell the importance of breathing. It’s been proven that breathing right can physically lower your heart rate, making you instantly calmer. There are two techniques I teach our clients for breathing.
One is a very deep cleansing breath. Take three deep, slow breaths, letting all the air out. These will calm you down when you’re feeling high anxiety. The trick here, though, is switching to a performance breath right before you’re about to speak. Take short, shallow breaths. This gets your blood pumping and instills confidence. Combine both of these techniques and you’ll be physically and psychologically ready to perform.
Here’s a secret: Nerves are ultimately a good thing. If you’re not nervous, it probably means you don’t care. So embrace your nerves. Acknowledge them next time you have a big interview coming up.  Learn how to get ahead of them and you will conquer all of your endeavors, both on and off camera.Electric support drive with 300 watts power, which is suitable for boats up to approx. 300 kg displacement. The motor from ePropulsion is operated by remote gas, has an integrated lithium battery, on-board computer and variable speed control.
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This 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization is a leader in philanthropic giving to the Caribbean having already thoroughly vetted the established and participating non-profits on Dominica to assure that all funds will reach those hardest-hit by devastating Tropical Storm Erika. The Resource Foundation (TRF) is trusted by Starbucks, Johnson & Johnson, Kellogg’s and more to help them reach people most in need of help who often do not have a voice that can be heard through bureaucracies. TRF has a Four Star Charity rating, the highest awarded by Charity Navigator for financial responsibility, accountability and transparency.
Every little bit helps. Thank you in advance for your contributions.Environmental hygiene in healthcare facilities is of great importance.
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My 1995 Honda was rear-ended and their insurance totaled the car at $2300. My dad bought this car new and I have driven it for the last 5 years. It has been well taken care of with no problems at 210,000 miles. The back end frame is bent, the muffler/exhaust system needs replacing and the rest is cosmetic. Should I use the insurance money to move on or get it fixed? I have estimates from a few shops anywhere from $3000 to bear minimum work to $5000 to make it look pre-accident. This car has been so reliable but heard that with a bent frame it just may never be the same. Would I be putting money into a sinking ship or would i get a few more years? Thanks.
Time to move on. My son had a 96 Acura and was rear ended with about 90K on it. It was well cared for and in good shape but it was time to let it go. He ended up with a good deal on an Infinity that was a great car. Its just not worth putting any money into it.
Another vote to move on. Your Honda “died” in that crash. Some parts can be used on other vehicles but your little car is gone.
Definitely time to move on… Its a shame