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Does an emotional affair mean that a man is in love with the other woman and wants to be with her?

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Sometimes I hear from wives who have found out that their husband has had an emotional affair. Most of the time, the husband will insist that nothing physical and inappropriate happened. He may even tell you that he is not attracted to this other woman.

But of course, wives have their doubts about it. Many wives worry that an emotional affair is actually the precursor to a physical affair.

A wife might ask, “Does my husband having an emotional affair with a co-worker mean he is in love with her? I saw an email between them that made me feel uncomfortable, so I went through all the emails between them. It’s obvious that it was an emotional affair. There is no indication that they ever got together physically or outside of work. But they clearly depend on each other emotionally and tell each other things about their families, their marriages, and their hopes and dreams. There are some very personal things in these emails. When I confronted my husband he said they were just good friends. I insisted it was more than that. And then I quoted some of the emails and my husband turned bright red. He was clearly embarrassed and embarrassed and finally got him to admit that it was essentially an emotional and inappropriate affair, so I asked my husband if he was in love with the other woman. And if he wanted something else. His answer was no. , her just enjoyed her friendship and that he is not even remotely attracted to her. I looked her up on the internet, and frankly, she’s not even that pretty. So I want to believe my husband. But it’s difficult. Why would I put all this time and effort into the relationship if it’s just going to be a friendship?”

I understand your preocupation. I agree with you. If a man is satisfying his needs for another person, even if they are not physical or sexual needs, it is going to damage his marriage. And if these needs are met in secret, trust is eroded.

I am by no means an expert. I can only tell you what I see and hear based on correspondence and research. Many affairs begin as emotional ties. The two people have no intention of cheating, but instead grow closer and closer until there comes a point where they have the opportunity or desire to take it even further. This doesn’t always happen, of course, but even once is too many.

Understand the difference between the appropriate and inappropriate employment relationship: I can’t tell you that there are no emotional issues that remain strictly emotional in nature. There are. Sometimes, as time goes on, one or both of them realize that they really aren’t compatible. Or the relationship eventually stops providing the emotional reward. These relationships will usually end naturally and not progress.

And it is possible that two co-workers of the opposite sex are just friends. I have had male mentors in the past. And there was absolutely nothing inappropriate in these relationships. In today’s workplace, people are required to work closely together to do a good job. But sometimes it’s obvious when this crosses the line. And the fact that her husband was embarrassed by the emails could be a sign that she definitely crossed the line. If your spouse is not welcome to listen in on phone calls or read emails between you and your coworkers, then this is a red flag.

Here is another thing to consider. Sometimes people who have had physical affairs will fully admit that the “other person” is not their type. They will admit that the other person is not as attractive as her spouse, but that it was not physical attraction that drew them to the other person, but something else.

People sometimes relate a connection that isn’t just about sex. Or they will tell you that they felt understood and appreciated by the other person. The truth is that people cheat for both emotional and physical reasons. Therefore, just because you are not wildly attracted to the other woman does not always mean that there will not be a physical relationship in the future.

Safeguarding Your Marriage: So how do you make sure this relationship doesn’t get physical? You work on your marriage and try to make sure that your husband feels connected to you. And you try to make sure that he understands what is inappropriate in the relationship and why.

This isn’t always possible, but it’s ideal if your husband can work in another department or with someone else so you don’t always have to be together. If this is not possible, try to meet your husband for lunch and visit him from time to time. Allow the other woman to see you and know that you are a great reality. And encourage your husband to come straight home after work.

Counseling can also be very beneficial here. Anything you can do to make your marriage your preferred place to meet your emotional needs is important. I cannot stress this enough. You cannot control what happens between your husband and the other woman while you are both at work. But you can control what happens between the two of you at home. You can fight for your marriage if that’s what you want.

But to answer the original question, an emotional affair doesn’t always mean that your husband is in love with the other woman. But I think most people would agree that it’s a very legitimate cause for concern. It is not something to ignore. Because sometimes, it’s the precursor to a physical affair if it doesn’t stop.

Pets

Main objections to the use of an anti-bark collar

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Some disagree with the use of a bark collar. This is because there are significant problems associated with bark collars. Before you consider wearing a collar on your dog, you may want to know what these issues are. This is to help him decide for himself if he has no objection to wearing the necklace.

Critics claim that wearing collars can be cruel. Among all the other concerns, this is the most pronounced. Bark collars work to stop dogs from barking excessively in three main methods. This depends on the type you have, whether it is the ultrasonic type, citronella emitter, or the type that produces electricity. All of them are quite unpleasant for canines.

Collars that give electric shocks are said to be the cruelest. This is due to the pain imposed on the animal. This type is even more inadvisable for small dogs. But it just so happens that collars that produce electrically tend to be more effective compared to the spray or ultrasonic type. Proponents of the bark collar, on the other hand, attest that the electric type only produces a mild shock.

Another concern is improper function of the collar. Usually, anti-bark collars emit measures that prevent dogs from barking in an extreme way. Basically, barking is a dog’s primary means of communication, a way of expressing how he feels, and is essentially his habitual behavior. They are happy, lonely, anxious or angry when they bark. However, barking cannot tell you what they are thinking. And it makes no distinction if they are in a bad or normal way. The use of collars alone can cause psychological problems for dogs, especially when they are fearful or restless.

A bark collar is also not a complete test. Dogs can develop an immunity particularly to sound and scent collars. In other words, they may get used to their collars and then relapse into their old behavior. Dogs are less likely to become immune to electric collars. However, if they become immune, the intensity of the shock may need to be increased. Increasing the shock level can lead to more pain for the dog.

Detractors feel that the collars are quick fixes. This is another important objection to the use of necklaces. Dogs can learn to stop inappropriate barking through formal training. Because some owners are in a hurry and don’t want to spend a fortune on training, they use collars instead. Wearing a necklace would mean having some peace of mind in just a few hours.

Collar supporters have arguments against it. They stress that collars are not strong enough to harm dogs and that they are better options than other methods. In fact, collars are a much better option than surgically removing a dog’s vocal cords or euthanizing a dog.

Dog owners have the final say whether they want to use bark collars or not. If you don’t have a great deal of respect for collars, you may resort to having your dog undergo formal training. If the training is not effective enough, you can opt for anti-bark collars. Find a necklace with complete product information. Choose the one that causes your dog the least pain.

Sports

Super Bowl 43 – Beginning of January

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The culminating event of the National Football League is by far the biggest soccer game in the world and arguably the biggest event in all of sports in the United States.

The Titans began the season with a perfect 10-0 record before being beaten 34-10 at home by the New York Jets. They’ve bounced back to win their last two games with an impressive 12-1 mark, good for a two-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC.

In each conference, four division winners qualify for the playoffs along with the two teams with the next best records. If it ended now, the Giants, Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings would be hailed as NFC division winners. The Giants and Cardinals have already clinched their respective division crowns. The Tampa Bay Bucs and Dallas Cowboys would qualify as the two wild card teams. In the AFC, the Titans, Steelers, Jets and Denver Broncos would be crowned division champions if the playoffs started today. The Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts would win the final two positions.

Securing one of the top two records in each conference is critical, as the teams that accomplish that task earn byes in the first round of the playoffs. The other four playoff teams in each conference must play a postseason opener to reach the conference semifinals, where the top two seeds will be waiting. As a result, the Giants and Panthers currently have the best chance of reaching Super Bowl 43 outside of the NFC, while the Titans and Steelers look good in the AFC.

The Giants are looking for their second straight Super Bowl trophy. Last season they shocked the New England Patriots, who were unbeaten at 18-0 going into the final game. This year, New England is 8-5 and is fighting for its division title along with the Jets and Miami Dolphins. Missing the playoffs would deny New England a chance to win its fourth Super Bow in the past nine years. Tennessee has never won the NFL’s biggest prize, but the Titans last reached the Super Bowl in 2000, when they lost to the St. Louis Rams.

Three weeks remain in the NFL regular season as all 32 teams continue to battle for playoff position. When the season ends at the end of December, the playoffs will begin the first weekend of January and at that time the road to Super Bowl 43 will really begin.

Tours Travel

New York, New York

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The big Apple. The ultimate melting pot. The city that never sleeps. Can you judge a city by the number of nicknames it is given or the popular songs written about it? If the answer is yes, then New York, New York has to be the world’s number one city for tourists and 40 million visitors each year can’t be wrong. It is the American city with the largest population and recognized as one of the largest cities in the world. Since the early 16th century, New York has been a landing place for travelers from around the world, and today many of those tourists come from the GLBT community.

New York is a city rich in gay history and a walk on the wild side of Stonewall is a gay trip back to our future. It’s been nearly four decades since the Stonewall riots and for many who have “come out” since that moment on June 28, 1969, this important piece of gay history may not be well known. On that date, and for several days after, acts of anti-gay police brutality, more specifically directed against drag queens, sparked riots that in turn sparked the start of the gay rights movement and subsequent Pride celebrations. around the world.

This confrontation was a turning point for the gay rights movement around the world, as gay and transgender people had never before acted together in such large numbers to forcibly resist police harassment.

Although the original Greenwich Village landmark of the Stonewall Inn is long gone, its namesake bar, temporarily closed for renovations, stands today on the same site as the original gay bar and hotel at 53 Christopher Street. Just walking down this street, a sense of our gay past is evident, and landmarks like the Oscar Wilde Memorial Bookstore provide information and resources on all that New York has to offer the gay traveler. There’s even an intersection with Gay Street, perhaps named for those who fought so hard for equality at a time when the GLBT community was an underground movement considered indecent, immoral and mentally ill by the vast majority in most countries.

Today, just a few blocks from this historic site on the border between Chelsea and Greenwich Village, is the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center located at 208 West 13th Street. It is the meeting place for approximately 400 gay and lesbian organizations and is perhaps the largest facility of its kind in the world. This is a busy place where community forums, dances, performances, and other events seem to happen constantly. Anyone can visit the center which is open daily from 9 am to 11 pm and provides in-depth information on all things GLBT in New York and is guaranteed a very cheerful welcome. They have a comprehensive tourism welcome pack containing information on resources, bars, publications, entertainment venues and much more. Any gay visit to New York should start here because you will likely end with a very positive gay memory of this mecca.

The island of Manhattan contains three very distinct gay neighborhoods: the East Village, Greenwich Village/Chelsea, and Hells Kitchen. Each one is clearly different, but all contain a variety of bars, clubs, restaurants, resources and attractions to make your visit a very joyful time. Although Greenwich Village is the historic part of gay New York, today most people recognize Chelsea as the true center of the community. Local historians aren’t sure when the brief migration to Chelsea actually occurred, but no one disputes that the Chelsea Gym, Cos and Food Bar were the mainstays that slowly encouraged other gay businesses to move to this village. Today it probably has the largest concentration of gay businesses to be found anywhere in the city. Unquestionably, walking along the 8th Avenue promenade is feeling the pulse and heartbeat of gay and lesbian New York.

The Chelsea district also includes some of the best gay accommodation available, which is also convenient to everything gay and straight New York has to offer its visitors. Weather permitting, you can walk from here to Times Square, Broadway, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and many other well-known city attractions.

An important fact about accommodation in New York is the size of the rooms: small is the universal standard. Whether it’s a house, a store, a park or a hotel room, space is a very limited commodity in Manhattan and very little allows for the luxury of the size you may be accustomed to on your other trips. Perhaps the only exception to this would be the meatloaf found in the many bars and clubs! But there are different kinds of luxury and this is part of what makes this city unique and you soon adjust to being a New Yorker. After all, there’s so much to see and do that you’ll probably find yourself alone in your hotel room for a minimum of hours each day when exhaustion takes over and you have to sleep for a short while.

A very good, reasonably priced, conveniently located accommodation option in Chelsea is the popular gay Colonial House Inn. This is a converted four-story walk-up Victorian building with recently renovated comfortable rooms, a clothing-optional rooftop terrace, a main floor lounge and breakfast room. An expanded continental breakfast is served daily and there is wireless Internet as well as a computer kiosk on the main floor. The staff are helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to make your visit a perfect experience and hopefully we will welcome you again. No matter how long your stay, this is a city that demands a return visit, if not again and again, then to enjoy it all to the fullest.

Sightseeing in New York is one of the most obvious vacation choices for all tourists, and initially, to get a perspective on the city, it’s best to see the sights from up high. The best-known viewpoint is at the top of the Empire State Building, where Manhattan is a big rug beneath you. However, after a twenty-year closure to the public, the recently reopened Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center offers a view that includes the Empire State Building and is less crowded with shorter lines to access, plus you can reserve a time slot. to ride the elevator to the top. No matter which one you choose, the views by day and by night are spectacular and definitely a photo opportunity like no other.

If you’re looking for a truly memorable experience, then a helicopter tour of Manhattan is a must. Liberty Helicopter operates a variety of reasonably priced tours from two convenient locations and you can choose to see the city by day or by night. This ensures that your visit to New York is exceptional and you will have unrivaled photos in anyone’s collection.

However, any sailor will tell you that seeing land from the water is a unique perspective and when you experience the Manhattan skyline by boat you’ll understand why. NY Waterway Tours offers affordable Harbor and Lady Liberty cruises with all day and early evening departures. However you choose to see this city, it will be unlike anything you have experienced on your previous vacations. There’s magic on the horizon, rising above or below you, and each experience is unique to Manhattan.

There are more than 400 art galleries in New York, but more than worth a visit is the gallery hosted by the Leslie/Lohman Gay Art Foundation, a nonprofit public arts organization committed to providing a forum to promote awareness, appreciation and the preservation of GLBT art. . This is one of the premier galleries showcasing the talented artists in our community and the history dates back to 1969 and the time of the Stonewall riots when gay artists were definitely a subculture even in this cosmopolitan city. Its archives and ongoing exhibitions comprise possibly the largest collections of gay art found anywhere in the world today.

A visit to New York would not be complete without enjoying a Broadway theater production. After all, musical theater has been synonymous with Broadway since the 1880s, and what self-respecting gay person doesn’t enjoy a good musical? At almost any time there are a variety of musicals to choose from and many other off-Broadway gay-themed hit plays or shows. A Night at the Theater is part of the legend that makes New York what it is: the cultural capital of the United States.

There is so much more to this “City That Never Sleeps” and it would take many pages to tell the full story; Hopefully this is enough to tease you into thinking about adding this vibrant and bustling city to your vacation schedule. A weekend, a few days, or an entire vacation is sure to be a satisfying experience filled with joyous memories.

In the words of New York journalist and writer Tom Wolfe (The Right Stuff and Bonfire of the Vanities), “In New York, culture seems to be in the air, like part of the weather.” I think that quote must have included gay culture. Once you experience the unique sensation that is New York, you will understand the meaning of these words.

Spend some time, take a trip back in time, but most importantly, enjoy your time in the world famous Big Apple.

Business

Career Development – Pros and Cons for the Employer

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From an employee’s point of view, career development is about continuing to learn to lengthen and enhance your professional skill set. For an employer, career development is about ensuring that employees have the knowledge and enthusiasm to do their jobs to the best of their ability. Companies and individuals benefit from professional development, but since companies often bear the time and financial cost, they must weigh the pros and cons.

Increased employee effectiveness – this is often the reason why most companies undertake professional development activities. Skills learned at school and university can be updated and refreshed as the workplace changes. The better trained employees are to do their jobs, the more effective they will be and the higher their performance will be. Additional training of old staff to improve their skill set is much faster and more cost-effective than hiring new staff.

training cost-An employer must decide if the cost of bringing in a trainer or investing in online learning is worth it to upskill employees. If the required professional development courses are conducted by private companies or require staff to travel, the price of the train may seem greater than the benefit of increased employee effectiveness. Employees should consider online learning. Employees can complete many modules online. Once purchased, modules can be reused with no travel or instructor fees.

Increased employee morale – Being selected for special training can help employees feel special, like they are being recognized and rewarded for their hard work. For this benefit to materialize though, management needs to approach professional development as a reward rather than a punishment for lack of work or skills. This can also have flow-through effects by inspiring other employees to work harder so they can be considered or the next round of career development activities.

Cost of increased productivity – If the business is small or the employee to be trained is an integral part of daily operations, absences due to development days can lead to decreased productivity. When numerous employees are involved in a training session, productivity will surely drop considerably. Employers must decide if this is a reasonable cost when compared to a happy and more effective staff.

Adaptability- the market is always changing. Companies that cannot adapt will be left behind. A flexible company needs people who can quickly cope with changes in job roles, industry standards and practices. Only through continuous learning, contact with other professionals and exposure to new ideas is this possible.

Personnel looking for a new job There is a fear that if employers upgrade their staff to many employees they may seek better employment elsewhere. Studies show that companies with relevant professional development programs generally have employees with higher job satisfaction. People want to do their job well, and professional development enables them to do so.

Home Kitchen

Choosing floors for seniors

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Special floors are recommended for seniors for several good reasons. First, older people are prone to tripping and falling, so they need slip-reducing flooring to help prevent these accidents.

Older people may also have back, knee and hip problems who will benefit from flooring that reduces the impact on the skeletal system when walking. Older people can also have incontinence problems, so the floor must be easy to clean to maintain healthy hygienic conditions in the home.

Flooring to help prevent falls

Older people may suffer from problems with balance and depth perception. Weak knees, back, and hips can often lead to very serious falls. Also, older people can suffer strokes and other sudden attacks that can lead to falls.

Falls that cause serious hip and back injuries can have devastating consequences. In some cases, the person never fully recovers and there is a high mortality rate for such people in the years after such accidents due to complications of the injury.

For this reason, it is a great idea to install a special floor for your parents, relatives or older clients. One possibility is to use specially designed anti-slip tiles to provide an extra degree of traction. Modular rubber floors are another great option. You don’t have to remove your current flooring with some of the rubber flooring options.

These rubber floors come in the form of modular tiles that snap together and simply lay over the existing floor. Rubber provides an excellent non-slip surface and also helps cushion the impact on the body when walking. You can choose thicker rubber flooring for seniors who have particularly painful conditions like osteoporosis and arthritis, or for those who are recovering from hip or knee surgery. Thick rubber can also help reduce the severity of injury in the event of a fall.

Many people already use rubber mats in the shower or bath to prevent slipping on the wet surface. Rubber and other types of non-slip tiles can fit perfectly, which is an important safety feature. Older people often slip or drag their feet as they walk, so you want as smooth a surface as possible to avoid tripping.

Benefits of a soft floor

For seniors who fall frequently, a hardwood or ceramic tile floor offers no cushioning. Even if the older person can break her fall, she can still sustain injuries to her hands and wrists.

Rubber flooring provides a softer landing and you can add extra padding under the floor tiles for extra cushioning. Older people often have porous bones that can break with a minor impact, so every bit of protection can mean the difference between a serious injury and a minor injury.

Don’t think about the rubber mats you have in your showers when you envision rubber tiles. They come in varieties that look similar to regular carpeted, hardwood, or ceramic flooring.

In addition to providing high impact protection during falls, soft flooring is also great for seniors who suffer from joint pain and similar ailments. You can select padding of various thicknesses depending on the severity of the condition. The smooth surface helps relieve pain caused by simply walking down the hall, especially during periods of cold weather when rheumatism can be at its worst.

Modular floors are easy to clean.

Older people have incontinence problems and this can lead to complicated accidents. To help ease the cleaning and maintenance process, modular tile flooring is easy to install and remove.

You can easily separate any number of tiles to wash and dry them separately. Once cleaned, they are just as easy to reinstall. When removing the tiles, you can also thoroughly clean the surface below to ensure that no growth of bacteria, mold or mildew occurs.

Carpet tile, vinyl and rubber tile are relatively easy to clean and dry. For urine stains on fabric, you can apply vinegar before soap and water to break down the odor-causing urea. Some floors have color-stable fabrics so you can wash them with bleach to completely remove all stains and odors.

Bleach and vinegar are also great at destroying harmful microbes that can grow on both soft and hard surfaces.

Low or no VOC floors

Many people may not have heard of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). However, studies show that these compounds can cause a host of health problems, from asthma to headaches to pneumonia. Some VOCs can even cause cancer.

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOC levels in the home can be substantially higher than in the outdoor environment.

Since older people already have enough health problems to deal with, reducing the concentration of VOCs in the home can be of great benefit to them. In particular, you want to avoid the most harmful VOCs like formaldehyde, which can have immediate health effects.

Flooring materials can differ significantly in the amount of VOCs, if any, they contain:

  • Bamboo – One of the best options for attractive hardwood floors, the adhesives used to connect bamboo panels and tiles may contain VOCs. To ensure low or zero VOCs, you should only use bamboo or other materials that meet the E1 standard.

  • Carpet – Many types of carpets contain VOCs, so you will need to be careful when choosing the right product. Again, you can verify that the E1 standard is secure. The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) issues a green label for low or no VOC carpet.

  • cork – Cork uses toxic binders during manufacturing, but these are mostly removed during processing. Choose cork and cork adhesives that display the E1 standard on the label to ensure low VOC.

  • Hardwood – Finish and adhesives used for hardwood floors may contain VOCs. You can check the E1 standard or ask the retailer or manufacturer for information on the VOC content.

  • vinyl and linoleum – All-natural linoleum may have a strong odor after installation due to the presence of linseed oil. However, it has a low VOC content. Similar-looking vinyl, on the other hand, is another matter. Synthetic plastics used in the manufacture of vinyl can emit harmful chemicals for years after installation. You need to be very careful when selecting vinyl to ensure that it is safe for the elderly.

Conclution

Choosing a senior-appropriate floor will help prevent falls and lead to better overall health and well-being. Soft floors will provide cushioning when even walking is difficult. Plus, tile floors are easy to clean and many are bleach-safe, so you can deal with the toughest stains and odors.

Digital Marketing

How to evolve your business model as times change

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Are you prepared to meet the needs of new customers?

We’ve been navigating our way through uncertainty for a few months now, and I have to say: small business owners are resilient.

In a time of stress and sadness, we pivot, we adapt, and I hope everyone, their families, and their small businesses are doing well.

I’ve written a lot about managing your small business during the pandemic, from “How to Boost Your Small Business Strategy During the COVID-19 Crisis” to “How to Create a Crisis Response Landing Page,” on our site. Web.

Now, we turn to the next step: emerging from the coronavirus pandemic not just in one piece, but as successful entrepreneurs who have learned some valuable lessons.

As we move forward, it’s obvious that some things change forever. In a recent survey, 81% of Canadians agreed that the crisis will create a new normal and have a lasting impact on society.

So as my province of BC, Canada begins to reopen for business, it’s time to take a look at your marketing and assess whether it still makes sense for your target audience.

How to define the needs of your customers

Let’s go back… all the way back to 1943, when Abraham Maslow proposed his hierarchy of needs. According to his theory, people are motivated to meet basic requirements (food, shelter) before moving on to more advanced ones (intimate relationships, sense of accomplishment).

During the coronavirus crisis, people have become more focused on basic needs, like staying safe from COVID-19 and buying food. These different needs may also have led them to buy things they wouldn’t normally buy, like lots of hand sanitizer or take-out food several times a week.

Some of the customer behaviors we’ve seen during the pandemic may be here to stay, including:

  • Continue to wear masks in crowded areas and wash hands more frequently
  • Think more carefully before buying “wants”
  • Work/study from home most of the time
  • Choose brands that are the most empathetic and aware

So ask yourself: how have your customers’ needs changed during this time? What do they expect of you?

How to evolve your business model to meet new customer needs

Just because we’re slowly returning to a “new normal” doesn’t mean everyone is going to be hopping on planes and going to big parties. Especially for those who have been personally affected by COVID-19, it will be difficult to reintegrate into society, so to speak.

Here are some ways you might need to pivot to meet new customer needs:

1. Maintain/increase communication about health and safety measures.

A large part of your business model transformation will include how you communicate with your customers.

For example, salons and spas have been closed for months, and even once they reopen, consumers want to know what steps they are taking to protect their health.

Some clients will not feel comfortable walking into a salon unless they are aware that certain health measures are in place.

Don’t be quick to remove your COVID-19 home page or health and safety messages from your website or Google My Business listing; rather seek to update the copy with new information to reassure your customers.

2. Address new patterns.

If you’ve started offering heat-and-serve meals, curbside pickup, or telemedicine sessions to customers, they may expect that in the future.

This may be a good opportunity to take a closer look at what worked and evolve your business model accordingly.

If you don’t sell essential services, you may need to change your marketing strategy to address different spending behaviors. Many people have been hit hard financially and won’t have as much disposable income.

Others will have gotten used to a new way of doing things. Similarly, to what I mentioned in no. In #1, COVID-19 has changed the way people consume certain services.

For example, a school may need to integrate more online learning into its model to attract students who are now used to and more comfortable with fully remote classes.

Many organizations are rethinking face-to-face conferences and other events. Will employees want to travel to large convention centers to network with other attendees? Or will they also be happy with a virtual conference next year?

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READ: “3 Ecommerce Challenges and Solutions for Tough Times” on our website:

There is no arguing that this pandemic has led to an increase in internet traffic as people work, socialize and entertain themselves online. But an increase in Internet usage doesn’t necessarily translate into increased sales for your small business.

Many consumers are hesitant to buy, either because they are not sure when they will be able to use the service you sell, or because they have been laid off or have had their hours reduced.

That’s why I’m sharing 3 ecommerce challenges and solutions to help you sustain and even grow as an entrepreneur during this crisis.

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How can you best meet the needs of new customers?

No matter how your business model evolves, it’s important to remember that meeting your customers’ needs is an ongoing process. Whether it’s two weeks after the pandemic or two years, always:

Listen, listen, listen. From tracking your customer reviews to sending out a questionnaire, it’s never been more important to take your customers’ sentiments into account.

Listening on social media can also be a great way to “check the pulse” of how your customers are engaging with your brand and content. Then use what you’ve learned to modify your marketing strategy for the future.

Always be attractive. I hope you’ve been doing this during the pandemic, but it’s critical post-COVID-19 as well. People will still be spending a lot of time at home for the foreseeable future, so create uplifting, inspirational, and/or informative content for your website, social media accounts, paid ads, and newsletters.

Pay attention to changing trends in your industry and customer behavior to guide your content strategy.

Here’s an example: During the pandemic, DIY was big, from home renovations to crafts. Nielsen reported that yeast sales were up nearly 650% over the previous year as homebound people cooked up a storm.

So think about how your customers might be using your products or services and offer them good content, whether it’s bread baking tips or how to get out of debt.

Regardless of what your business sells, communicating with and reassuring your customers remains paramount. And remember: your customers can tell the difference between a sales gimmick and authenticity, so be sure to communicate value at all times.

So what comes after the crisis? Nobody knows it for sure. But by modifying your business model as needed now, you’ll be ready for whatever the future holds!

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Finding Age Appropriate Words When Writing for Kids

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Writing in general can be a tough business; writing for children is even more difficult. Writing for children has its own tricks, processes, and rules; one of those rules is to use age-appropriate words.

The difference between this and writing in general is that children’s writing field is divided into specific age groups. There are illustrated books and scrapbooks for the little ones. The plot and the text are simple; they need to tell a story that includes basic conflict and action, but is geared toward young children’s understanding.

Then comes the first readers. Again, the words used and the plot are relatively simple to help the child learn to read. The next genre is chapter books. Here the plot and the words grow as the child has done. The story can be more complex and more geared towards engaging the child with a bit of mystery, suspense and fantasy.

Then it goes to the middle grade. At this point, the child has grown and has a greater understanding and vocabulary, so the stories should be for him. The plot and conflict can be more complex than earlier chapter books.

Ultimately, it is about young adults. Stories in this genre can be sophisticated and complex enough to attract adult readers. But obviously it should still be written avoiding the central theme. While it can cover almost any topic, it should be devoid of any explicit adult context. Writing for adults is simpler; the writer usually writes with the vocabulary to which he is accustomed.

The question is: How does a writer know which words are specific to a particular age group? Unless he is an experienced writer and familiar with the vocabularies of the different age groups, he will need help in this area.

Three sources/tools to find age-appropriate words

1. One source that I have found very useful is Children’s Writers Word Book, 2nd Edition, by Alijandra Mogilner and Tayopa Mogilner. Lists specific words that are introduced at seven key reading levels (kindergarten through sixth grade). It provides a thesaurus of those words with annotations with reading levels. In addition, it offers detailed guidelines for sentence length, word usage, and topics at each reading level. I find it a valuable tool in my writing tool belt.

2. Another great source is Intervention Central (http://www.interventioncentral.org/htmdocs/tools/okapi/okapi.php) which uses the Spache and Dale formulas. This is an amazing site that allows you to enter up to 200 words, choose a readability formula (what grade level you are writing for), and click through to see the results. The program, OKAPI (an Internet application for creating curriculum-based assessment reading tests) will return a readability analysis of your text, indicating which grade level the particular content is appropriate for.

3. Next up is Englishraven.com ( [http://www.englishraven.com] ). This site provides Dolch word lists (sight words listed by frequency and importance) for each grade level. The lists are limited, but they give a good indication of the words that are appropriate for the particular age group you are writing for.

These three resources are helpful in finding the right words for the children’s writer. There are also other books and sites available that will help you in your search for age-appropriate words for your children’s book, just do a search.

Health Fitness

Workplace Wellness – What’s for lunch?

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Anyway, what’s the problem with eating healthy at work? We spend most of our time at work, that is. Some of us spend breakfast, lunch, and dinner at work. What about that 2:30 slump? Do you find it difficult to think clearly? Well, when you eat to improve your health, you think more clearly, you are a better problem solver, you lose weight, and you feel more energetic. Doctors know and you know it too when you choose unhealthy foods, you not only use up more sick days, but you also increase your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, resulting in you spending money on medications, medical bills and emergency room. visits

These are all good reasons why you should consider revamping lunch at work. Wondering how do I get started? Start by ditching those microwave meals, salty soups, carb-laden sweets, and of course, fast foods that put you to sleep. Instead, replace them with healthy foods, such as a hearty fruit salad, whole-bran muffins with a large glass of iced tea or water that will keep you awake and alert.

Eating healthier at work doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or boring. In fact, it could start the next trend toward healthier eating in your office. This new trend will give you a leaner body and quicker thought processes that you can use to not only show off but get ahead at work. Now tell me, who doesn’t do that? I know, I know, you’re probably saying to yourself, “That sounds great and all Cindy, but who has time to eat healthy anyway?” Don’t worry, I completely get it, with heavy work schedules, time crunch, and tight time frames, many of us end up eating lunch at our desks or running for a quick lunch. Now you’re probably thinking, but eating healthy means eating boring salads, right? Completely wrong! Salads not only don’t have to be boring, but they’re not your only options when it comes to healthier eating with “corporate flair.”

Soups – Sandwiches – Salads

  • soups – Studies have shown that broth-based soups can not only fill you up with fewer calories and keep you feeling full longer, but also fill your quota of potentially satisfying all your daily vegetable requirements in one meal. I know right? Pretty impressive, huh? When eating healthy, be sure to choose a low-sodium soup based on chicken, vegetable, or beef broth with lots of colorful vegetables to take advantage of. Canned soups are fine in a pinch, but pay attention to total calories per serving, fat grams, and sodium content. Homemade soups are a healthy option since you can control the ingredients. You can make a large batch of soup on the weekends and then freeze it in single-serving containers to enjoy throughout the week.

  • sandwiches – Put a new twist on the traditional sandwich by using whole wheat pita bags or whole wheat tortillas for healthy wraps. Don’t eat a lot of mayonnaise though, it’s mostly full of fat and empty calories. Try mustard, hummus, low-fat mayonnaise, or even low-calorie salad dressing for more flavor. Another tip, there are many varieties of low-fat cold cuts available and easy to prepare, so what are you waiting for? Make your deliciously fantastic “sandwiches”! When you go for deli meats, be sure to avoid meats with nitrates listed on the label because there have been many studies correlating nitrate intake with cancer and other health conditions. Another option is to load your sandwich with fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell peppers, avocado, dark leafy green lettuce, kale, and spinach.

  • salads – If you think that a salad is just some lettuce tossed in a bowl with dressing, then you are seriously mistaken. Salads are the perfect way to enjoy a big lunch without adding extra inches to your waistline. To make the perfect salad, start with the lettuce – darker leaves mean more nutrients, which means ditching iceberg lettuce because it’s basically nutritionally empty. Dark leafy greens are not only tastier but also better for you. After choosing your favorite lettuce, spinach, and/or kale, the possibilities are endless. Pick and choose your favorite vegetables, fruits and even nuts to make a colorful and delicious salad. To add fiber add beans, nuts, apples, pears, and even some dried fruit. You can even add some diced cooked chicken, turkey, tuna or salmon for a protein punch.

Healthy Salad Dressing Recipe

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup lemon juice

1/2 cup cold-pressed organic extra virgin olive oil

Blend or shake together in a jar. Add some Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper and taste to your liking. Then drizzle over your salad, creating a delicious and healthy treat!

By making a few small healthy changes to your eating habits, you’ll feel more awake, alert, and clearer thinking—and save money on doctor bills. Including more nutritious food at work doesn’t have to be difficult or boring. In reality, the variety of healthy foods far exceeds what is offered by vending machines, food counters, and fast food outlets. Eating healthy at work is easy, affordable, and the benefits are immeasurable in the long run.

Is it still too hard?

So ask yourself this, what would you be willing to change to have more energy to play with your children, go out at night with your friends and family? Is that too many trips to fast food or a couple bags of chips to feel good all day?

Legal Law

Conservative Kenyans might be missing a point

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The Ark of the Covenant is described in the Bible as a sacred container, in which the stone Tablets containing the Ten Commandments rested, as well as other sacred Israelite pieces. According to the biblical account, the Ark was built by God’s command, according to the prophetic vision of Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 25:9-10). God communicated with Moses “from between the two cherubim” on the cover of the Ark (Exodus 25:22).

It is the most significant symbol of God’s direct hand towards humanity. It represents the personal presence of God. Claiming its presence in Kenya has the world looking at this small East African country with a renewed focus. There is no doubt that the Ark is associated with holiness and its presence represented the presence of God, a fact felt by all as told in the Bible.

Kenya has been largely peaceful even long before its independence from the British in 1963, save for a few isolated instances of skirmishes here and there. It has been the regional safe haven for refugees from all neighboring countries. People from Somalia, Uganda, Rwanda and Sudan have made Kenya their home for many years due to political instability in their respective countries.

However, political differences nearly plunged the country into civil war earlier this year. Claims of a stolen election result and highly charged ethnic differences divided the country into two main groups, the victims and the culprits. Whether or not the election results were rigged to favor either party remains a complex issue that legal experts are still trying to unravel.

But all’s well that ends well. Kenya’s two main rivals in politics, President Mwai Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga have agreed to form a coalition government to restore sanity to the country. People who had been displaced from their homes are returning to their homes. Kenya will soon return to the usual path of peace and progress.

The quick resolution of the Kenyan solution can be attributed to the rapid response of the international community. From the beginning, the world made it clear that they will not sit by and watch Kenya degenerate into another Rwanda. There was massive coverage of the day’s events in the international media. The situation was not bad enough to justify sending peacekeeping forces by the international community, but they seemed ready for any eventuality.

It is easy to say that if the international community had not taken a strong position on Kenya, the country would have descended into full-scale civil war. But the religious college of elders that is in charge of the shrines on Mount Kenya has a different opinion. His spokesman, who prefers to be called the Chief Seer’s messenger, warned the country of the situation as early as 2006. He was on a one-man campaign to save a country through a radio show. However, he assured the people that there are certain guarantees that God gives to the people of Kenya while the Ark of the Covenant is in the country. The country can never go to a full-scale war.

Another preacher from the US, Thomas Manton, also gave a detailed prophecy about Kenya, the troubled elections, who will be the winner, the troubled aftermath and what the country hopes to see in the next five years. He described the country as a Holy Nation in his message. Until now, his prophecy has been opening page by page with what the country is experiencing.

This begs the question, why hasn’t Kenya taken the initiative to promote itself as a place of God? Why isn’t there a place of worship designed around Mount Kenya for people who want to have quiet moments with God? A study of religious tourism statistics from around the world shows what the country could be missing. Israel is an ideal example of where religion-based tourism can take a country.

Home to most of the sites mentioned in the New Testament, Israel welcomes tourists year-round, despite the security situation. The annual visits to the kaaba in Saudi Arabia for Muslims are also another example of highly successful religion-based tourism. It seems like highly protected policy to keep everything related to the Mount Kenya sanctuaries top secret, but in a world that has become a global village in this age of communication, there will be wisdom in sharing some of the mysteries that surround to the sanctuaries. . At the very least, a place of prayer and worship should be set aside so that Christians can identify with the Mountain of God.