Many families entertain and visit friends and relatives during the summer holidays. Parents should be mindful that while adults are catching up socially, children will actively look for alternative entertainment but unfamiliar places can be full of hazards.
Here are some tips to help you and your children of all ages enjoy a safe summer break. When entertaining and drinking alcohol The combination of summer, Christmas and the New Year provide plenty of opportunities to unwind and visit friends and relatives. Keep watch on alcoholic drinks and make sure they are not left where small hands can reach them. Similarly, a bowl of nuts or an ashtray left on a coffee table can pose a major choking hazard for a young child. Cigarettes and butts can also poison children and cigarette lighters should not be left around where children can access to them either. If visiting someone else’s home, be mindful that they may not have child proofed danger areas such as kitchens and bathrooms or garden areas containing a fish pond or a significant drop off the side of a rockery or hill. Even bedrooms can be dangerous if pills, medications or small coins are left by the bedside. Tips for a safe Christmas Small Christmas decorations are particularly fascinating for young children. Make sure they are kept out of reach as they may pose choking hazards. Christmas trees can also tip over when tugged and Christmas lights can pose an electrical hazard for young, inquisitive children.
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If you live in NSW you might not be aware that stealing a plant from someone else’s garden is actually a criminal offence.
According to the Crimes Act 1900, section 520; it is an offence to steal plants or vegetables that don’t belong to you, or to destroy or damage them with intent to steal them. In addition to stealing plants from gardens, it is also a criminal offence to steal plants from:
It is also a criminal offence to steal plants that are not growing, but that are being used, or that are going to be used, for food, medicine, dyeing or distillation. This offence comes with a maximum penalty of a fine. What penalty am I likely to get if found guilty of stealing plants from gardens? Stealing or larceny offences come with a number of different penalties ranging from a good behaviour bond or fine, to a prison sentence. The exact penalty you will receive for stealing plants from gardens or any other area will depend on the quantity of the plants stolen and their value, as well as a number of other circumstances. While the maximum penalty for stealing plants that are growing is a six-month jail sentence, if you have good legal representation and it is your first offence, it is highly unlikely that you will get a prison sentence. Some of the possible penalties you might receive include community service, home detention, a good behaviour bond, a suspended sentence or a fine. A fine is the most likely penalty in most cases. If you are convicted of any larceny offence it will show on your criminal record, which can make it difficult to travel in the future or work in certain types of employment, including security occupations, health care and with children. Can I get a non conviction order for stealing plants? It is possible to obtain a non conviction order for stealing plants from gardens. A non conviction order is a finding of guilt without a criminal conviction. The magistrate will take a number of different factors into consideration when deciding whether or not to give you a non conviction order, including your previous history, any mitigating circumstances that might have led to the offence, and the likelihood that you will reoffend in the future. If you get a section 10 dismissal or conditional release order you will not get a criminal record or be penalised further. Your criminal lawyer can advise you on whether you are likely to be able to get a non conviction order in your particular circumstances, and apply for one on your behalf in court; so you will not have to say anything. What are the defences to a charge of stealing plants from gardens? There are a few defences to theft charges, and these can include being able to prove that you had right of ownership of the plants or that the owner of the plants consented to you taking them. If you plan to plead not guilty to a charge of stealing plants or anything else, it is important to speak to a lawyer who is experienced in criminal law, and who can advise you on the best way to run your case, and your best defence. Do you need more Police Assistance?call them on 131 444 To succeed in high school and college, you have to do your best at all times. But sometimes it’s hard to stay motivated, even when you really care about the work you’re doing. Here are five ways to stay on the right track.
1. Focus on High-Impact Activities The key to success in school is staying focused on your course work. Make a list to get an overall picture of your workload before you start to tackle any of it. Then, make a plan. Although it’s tempting to do the simplest assignments first, those that take more time and effort to accomplish are probably the ones that you’ll learn the most from. To determine what your priorities are, rank your assignments in the order of their importance. Then rearrange your time and devote more energy toward those that have the greatest impact on your course work and grades. For example, even though all homework assignments are important, studying for a midterm exam takes priority over writing a paragraph for English class. As you complete each task, think of it as another step on your way to college success. 2. Create New Challenges Changing your approach can help you stay interested in what you’re doing. If you've been given an assignment similar to one you've done in the past, think about it in a different way. If you wrote an essay for a creative writing assignment last year, try a poem this time. For book reports, pick a history book instead of another biography. 3. Set Attainable Goals If you're having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don't focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks. 4. Find a Social Support Network Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore colleges. You can also reach out to friends and peers who can motivate you by listening and sharing ideas. 5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack — whatever works for you. Then move on to the next project. Your first job can help you build the skills and experience you need to progress your career or get your dream job.
Tips to use your current job to build your future career: 1. Be open about your career goals Talk to your supervisor about your career goals. Ask about opportunities to take on new tasks that may help you meet your longer term goals. Don’t worry if your current employer can’t offer you these opportunities right now. Think about how the skills and experience you are developing in your current role could be of benefit in future roles. Focus on being good at your job. Potential employers will contact your current and previous employers to discuss your work ethic and performance at work. 2. Be proactive Build your skills and experience by offering to take on new tasks and responsibilities as they come up. Don't act like any tasks are 'below' you. 3. Find a mentor Try to find a mentor who works in your chosen industry. Use them as a sounding board for your career questions and aspirations. Also listen to their advice and learn from their experiences. For more information, check out our article on Workplace mentoring. 4. Keep learning Could any formal training or further education help you build the skills and knowledge you need to reach your career goals? To make sure you get the most out of further education, read our article on Comparing training providers and courses. These tools can help you:Get career ideas and identify the skills required for the job you want Get job and career ideas Use this workbook to get job and career ideas and to find the qualification and skills needed for your dream job. DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF: GET JOB AND CAREER IDEAS (935.73 KB) Know about jobs and employers Learning about different job roles can help you figure out what jobs could suit you. DOWNLOAD PDF VERSION OF: KNOW ABOUT JOBS AND EMPLOYERS (614.8 KB) Identify the skills you need for the job you want What skills and abilities do you need for the job? Use this workbook to assess your suitability for a role. WWE has named Paul Heyman as Executive Director of Monday Night Raw and Eric Bischoff as Executive Director of SmackDown LIVE, newly created positions reporting directly to WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon.
In their executive roles, Heyman and Bischoff will oversee the creative development of WWE’s flagship programming and ensure integration across all platforms and lines of business. The creation of these roles further establishes WWE’s ability to continuously reinvent its global brand while providing two distinct creative processes for its flagship shows. With more than 30 years of experience in the sports-entertainment industry, Heyman served as President of ECW from 1993 to 2001, securing pay-per-view distribution for the company as well as a national cable television deal with TNN. After his time with ECW, Heyman joined WWE’s Creative team and is widely credited with helping launch the careers of many current and former WWE Superstars. Bischoff is a former WCW President and New York Times bestselling author. During his WCW career, Bischoff oversaw the signing of some of the biggest names in sports-entertainment and helped create and develop the nWo storyline. He was also instrumental in securing a television deal for WCW Monday Nitro on TNT and WCW Thunder on TBS. After WCW, Bischoff co-founded Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment, a production company that launched TV reality shows and mobile games. We can’t keep holding schools responsible for the education of our children – parents matter too28/6/2019 Written by: John Anderson Smith - Blog Author & Writer
It’s absurd to lay all the responsibility for a child’s education at the feet of their school. Parents play a huge part in providing children with stimuli and experiences outside the confines of formal education. Yet as a society, we continue to act as though the only way to increase educational standards is to tinker with schools: to change the curricula, to make the school day longer, or introduce phonics tests to see how well young children are learning to read and write. Since the publication of the landmark Coleman report in 1968, we have known that family background accounts for a large part of the gaps in academic achievement. We know that increasing parents’ interaction with their children’s learning is the best bet we have to improve their education. It’s what happens in the home and the car, and everywhere else that children are during the 75% of their time when they are not in school, that makes the difference. Yet this information is constantly ignored. Everyone knows parents’ influence is there, but we still don’t know what to do about it. Outreach from schools The Welsh government has just published a new toolkit to help schools in the way they engage with parents. It makes the point that what will make a difference to children’s outcomes is not engaging parents with schools (though that might be a necessary first step), but rather engaging parents in the learning of their children. Schools in England now have to prove to the inspectorate Ofsted that they involve parents effectively – a good and appropriate first step. However, as myself and colleagues have argued before, parent’s involvement with schools, such as attending parents’ evenings, is best when it leads on to involvement with schooling, such as helping with homework. In a 2007 study, myself and colleagues asked more than 100 teenagers in England what they wanted from their parents and what would support their learning. The answer was clear: moral support. Secondary school students wanted to know that their parents cared for them and that their families valued education. As one student summed up for many others: “If they don’t care about it, why should you?” If we really want to increase achievement, particularly for our students who struggle the most, then we need to look outside the school gates and start supporting their families as well. This means that schools need to consider their dealings with parents through exactly the same lens as they do their interactions with students: a lens of learning. What will help parents to help their children learn? Showing you care I suggest there are six points schools could follow to help support parents, which could increase achievement and narrow the gap between children from different backgrounds. First, schools can support parents’ early work with children to get good habits established about valuing education. For example, changing the question from “what did you do today?” to “what did you learn today?” is much easier when children are in their early years. Second, most parents readily read with and to their children, but they could do much more. If children are looking at weights and measures at school, for example, a simple note to this effect from teachers to parents asking them to discuss these ideas when cooking, can make a large difference to the child. Third, schools should support parents’ active interest in their children’s learning. To do this, schools need to make sure that parents have information and suggestions that are clear and easy to understand and act on. And fourth, teachers can emphasise the importance of parents’ interest: it’s not about parents knowing the answers to homework questions, rather, what’s important is parents caring whether the learning takes place at all. Reading with a five-year-old is one thing – supporting an A Level student is quite another. So fifth, schools should continue to support parents to have high aspirations and to stay engaged, particularly as children get older. Underpinning all this, schools need to emphasise the value of learning in the home – this is my sixth point. To acknowledge this, we have to move the debate on from thinking that education and learning only happen in the classroom. Schooling takes place in school, but that is a subset of the much larger and more wide-ranging concept of education. For too long, we’ve seen home and school as dichotomous entities: we need to start seeing them as part of a continuum of learning for every child.
This week on Friday we will farewell WWE Champion Frederic Adhitama but that's he doesn't going to relinquish his title no he gonna switch brands to his home town that what he say. For over a month now he hasn't be on the red brand since April of this year.
Please see what Champion gotta say about this movement from brand to another. â
What if, instead of sending bullies, mean kids, and disruptive students to detention, principals sent them to a meditation room, where they learned mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, and were encouraged to talk about the incident that landed them “in meditation?”
What if, instead of rolling their eyes (or claiming “I didn’t mean it that way”) students who mocked, taunted, and ridiculed their classmates (and those classmates who were hurt by/acted out in the face of such social aggression) were offered the option of doing yoga, practicing breathing exercises, and exploring the stressors that led to behaviors that shamed their classmates? What if guidance counselors received training in these practices, and/or mental health experts in schools were qualified to provide mindfulness instruction to students? Or if schools partnered with mindfulness institutes like the Holistic Life Foundation to create programs that sent students who were socially and/or emotionally disruptive to a “time out” space—a room with essential oils, overstuffed pillows, yoga mats, and an ongoing loop of exercises that promoted mind-calming stress-reduction skills? This is exactly what a handful of schools in the U.S. and the U.K. have begun to do. CNN reports that in West Baltimore, at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School, "meditation-interventions" have become part of the school culture: "Into a room of pillows and lavender, an elementary school student walks, enraged. He's just been made fun of by another student, an altercation that turned to pushing and name-calling. But rather than detention or the principal's office, his teacher sent him here. " MNN.com reports that in England, beginning the first week of February (Children's Mental Health Week), up to 370 schools will participate in a three-year trial involving mindfulness exercises, relaxation techniques, breathing exercises and student sessions with mental health experts. Meditation has been shown to improve physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Its particular effectiveness addressing anger, anxiety, and even ADHD are increasingly well-documented. Mindfulness slows the breathing, and turns attention away from racing thoughts and toward the sensations of the body. Sitting quietly—in the here-and-now—students are encouraged to feel their feelings, and let them go; to allow thoughts and emotions to arise, and to watch them, without judging. As they become alert to various sensations in their body, and slow their breathing, they change their relationship with the stressors that have landed them in “meditation.” When students begin letting go of physical tensions, they begin developing the skills that foster self-regulation, and the perspectives that scaffold acceptance—of self and other. The initial results have been overwhelmingly positive: Coleman has not issued a suspension in two years—the same amount of time they’ve been experimenting with teaching mindfulness and calming techniques to students. Their partnership with the Holistic Life Foundation (the “holistic me” plan) includes a 15-minute daily meditation at the opening and close of each day, a pillow-filled Mindful Moment Room where disruptive students will be sent by their teacher (or where students can voluntarily spend time), and after-school yoga classes. Other schools, like Visitacion Valley Middle School in San Francisco, which began its meditation program over a decade ago, have had similar results. Although these results are not based on clinical trials, the schools that have served as laboratories are satisfied to allow the proof to be in the pudding. Their programming has bypassed the need for strict definitions and control groups, comparing current school climate, absentee numbers, and rates of suspension to those in prior years. To principals and teachers, this is sufficient evidence that mindfulness programming can have a positive impact on their students, which in turn has improved the climate of their schools. Bullying still occurs, but when it does, there are ways to address the dynamics in play before situations spiral out of hand. If you are interested in exploring mindfulness programming in your school, resources include the Mindful Schools organization, which has been training teachers and facilitating mindfulness in US schools since 2007. In the UK, the Mindfulness In Schools Project has been providing teacher training in education since 2009. Special thanks to Psychology Today Education for giving this advice Parents used to be able to drop their kids off for the day knowing that they would be perfectly safe behind school walls.
But in the days of mass shootings, the rise of campus violence has brought the issue into the media spotlight. From the shooting at Sandy Hook to the more recent violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, today’s climate brings up some important questions: Are children really safe at school? How can we make sure schools are a safe place to learn? While there’s nothing that teachers can do that will put an end to gun violence, there are steps you can take to help keep your school safe. As you start to get your classroom ready and prep for the upcoming school year, keep these classroom safety tips in mind. You never know when you might need them. 1. Know the Layout of Your School Teachers need to know every detail of the school layout, classroom numbers, and hall names. You also need to have several exit routes in mind to get from your classroom to safety. In the event of an active shooter, knowing these routes by heart will help you make split-second survival decisions. Knowing the layout of the school can also help the administration establish some safety precautions. Having a buzz-in entry system, video surveillance, or security guards at all open entrances can help prevent the shooter from entering in the first place. 2. Teach as Far Away From the Door as Possible Being a teacher is more than just a job–it’s a moral responsibility too. Teachers are often the first target of a school shooting attack. Students rely on your guidance to keep them safe. In the event of an attack, they’ll look to you for help, so you need to buy yourself more time. Place your teaching desk or podium further away from the door. The further you are from the shooter, the more difficult of a target you become. 3. Create a Natural Wall in the Classroom Try constructing a barrier on the way into the classroom. Any kind of obstacle near the door will force an intruder to work harder to get in, which buys you and your students precious time. This could be anything like a bookshelf, closet, or storage boxes that you stack along the door, creating a pathway to get inside. It won’t obstruct your students, but it will make things a lot harder for a violent attacker. 5. Invest in a Safety Device The best way to ensure the safety of your students is to stop the shooter from getting inside in the first place. Locking the door can be hard to accomplish in a few seconds–especially under pressure. And not everybody has the authority to lock classroom doors during school hours. Consider investing in a safety device that can lock down doors in seconds. It’s fast, error proof, and always ready. Read more here about how to pick the right safety device for your classroom. Keeping Your School Safe When it comes to teaching, the safety of your students is your top priority. As a teacher, it might feel like there’s nothing you can do to stop the threat of gun violence. Solving this complex issue isn’t on your shoulders–but there are some small steps you can take to keep your school safe in the event of a violent tragedy. With these tips in mind, your students can learn in an environment where they feel safe. Looking for more teaching advice? Check out their education blog for more! -Mr James Smith- Blog Editor WWE Champion Kofi Kingston leapt over Dolph Ziggler and out of a steel cage to victory on Sunday at Stomping Grounds, then bested both Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in consecutive matches on Monday Night Raw. But the champion did not have a moment to rest last night, as Samoa Joe crept up behind him and put Kingston’s lights out with the Coquina Clutch.
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Another PPV has come around again Friday 8 November 2019 now these are only just reminder for whom don't know what we are up to with our wrestling programs. This PPV will be named as WRESTLE WAR GROUND PPV 2019 we cannot wait for this PPV to air live to worldwide. This is first ppv since we held the last PPV in Tuesday Backlash, Christmas Slam 2018 and so much more. Just a reminder that this is second last ppv then in December we gonna held straight one year as you know we are gonna held another Christmas Slam but that's still time to come. For more news about this, please visit our Sport Brand Creative Team website for more details by clicking here At the first-ever WWE Stomping Grounds pay-per-view, Becky Lynch followed up her Raw Women's Championship victory over Lacey Evans by helping Universal Champion Seth Rollins overcome the nefarious actions of The Lady and Baron Corbin. Plus, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston repelled Dolph Ziggler inside a steel cage, Ricochet toppled Samoa Joe to become the U.S. Champion, Roman Reigns defeated Drew McIntyre, and so much more.
Drew Gulak def Tony Nese to win WWE Cruiserweight Championship Match Tony Nese (c) vs Akira Tozawa vs Drew Gulak - NEW WWE Cruiserweight Champion Raw Women's Championship Match Becky Lynch (c) def Lacey Evans Kevin Owen & Sami Zayn def Big E & Xavier Woods United States Championship Ricochet def Samoa Joe (c) - NEW UNITED STATES CHAMPION SmackDown Tag Team Championship Daniel Bryan & Rowan (c) def Heavy Machinery SmackDown Women's Championship Match Bayley(c) def Alexa Bliss Roman Reigns def Drew McIntyre via disqualification WWE Championship Match (Steel Cage) Kofi Kingston (C) def Dolph Ziggler Universal Championship Match Seth Rollins (C) def Baron Corbin For more news about Stomping Grounds, please visit WWE.com TACOMA, Wash. — After a long, hard-fought campaign, Drew Gulak now finds himself perched at the top of the 205 Live mountain after snapping Tony Nese’s reign to become the new WWE Cruiserweight Champion. The saying “every man for himself” was echoed throughout this Triple Threat clash, with bodies flying in and out of the ring and a series of nail-biting near-falls. Nese, the fighting champion that he is, had his work cut out for him. That reminder came moments after the opening bell when Akira Tozawa shot straight through the ropes with a diving attack on Nese and followed up by leveling Gulak with a flying senton on the outside. Not far behind was Gulak and his cache of excruciating submission holds. Combating both of these forces, Nese relied on his awe-inspiring strength, at one point lifting Tozawa with a suplex before flattening him onto Gulak. The pivotal moment in this roller coaster affair occurred when The Premier Athlete attempted to deliver Running Nese onto Gulak, but Gulak countered with a Torture Rack. As The Philadelphia Stretcher dropped Nese on the apron, the running missile that is Tozawa launched into Nese with a dropkick out of nowhere. With the champion out of the ring, Gulak found an opening to sync in a whiplash-inducing Torture Rack Neckbreaker on Tozawa to pull out the win and finally complete his mission to raise the WWE Cruiserweight Championship. At a Glance
Four-Year College or University A traditional four-year college or university prepares your child for a wide range of professional careers. College can be a challenge for any student. It requires hard work without much supervision. Your child won’t have an Individualized Education Program(IEP) to help he or her stay on track in college, either. Talk with your child’s IEP team about what type of college is the right choice. Smaller schools may offer more attention. Larger ones may have more resources. When looking at colleges, meet with each school’s disability services office to make sure their team can support your child. Some colleges have LD programs that offer additional services and supports. Two-Year College A two-year college may be a great option for your child if she’s unsure about her career path or isn’t ready for a four-year college. These programs give her the option to move on to a four-year school. Or they can strengthen her skills and prepare her for a career with a two-year degree. Two-year colleges may offer tutoring and training to help students move into adult life. They can help your child build her time management and study skills and get used to college life while still living at home. Trade and Certificate Programs Trade or vocational programs offer a direct path toward specific jobs. Students who struggle in school may prefer this type of hands-on learning. There are programs in a wide range of areas, including things like web design, electronics and medical assistance. Many colleges also offer certificate programs. Programs tend to provide more supervision, to help students keep up with their work. Many also offer internships or apprenticeships that help students move into the workforce. The Military This can be a good option for students who thrive on structure and physical activity. The training involves a lot of practice and repetition. Service in the armed forces can lead to a job or college-level education. It’s important to consider how your child’s learning and attention issues could impact her training. Can she work without accommodations? Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act guarantees access for people with disabilities. But it doesn’t cover all parts of the military. Gap Year Some teens don’t feel ready for college directly after high school. One option for them is a “gap year.” A gap year is becoming more common among American students. And many colleges will now allow students to defer enrollment for a year. Many students spend their gap year exploring interests through internships, volunteer experiences, a job or travel. Work If more schooling isn’t right for your teen, going straight to work can be a rewarding path. But in a tough job market she may have trouble getting a job, especially if she has no experience. If that’s the case, she might consider volunteering for a while to build skills. School guidance counselors and community centers can help find internships and volunteer work that interest her. Family members and friends may know of jobs that would suit your child, too. As your child learns solid work skills, she’ll become more independent. And she may discover a career path that leads her to further training.
Alexa Bliss gets some devastating news heading into WWE Evolution, the first all-women’s pay-per-view. Watch WWE 365: Alexa Bliss, streaming after WWE Stomping Grounds on WWE Network.
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LinkedIn is the largest online professional platform in the world with more than 630 million members using it to network and search for new jobs. LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner was just ranked one of the country’s top ten CEOs on Glassdoor, a site where employees rate their companies and management. Weiner joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the role of compassion in the workplace, and the programs he's developed to encourage compassion among elementary schoolers and adults.
Daily Reading for Saturday June 22, 2019
Reading 1, Second Corinthians 12:1-10 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Gospel, Matthew 6:24-34 Reading 1, Second Corinthians 12:1-10 1 I am boasting because I have to. Not that it does any good, but I will move on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago -- still in the body? I do not know; or out of the body? I do not know: Godknows -- was caught up right into the third heaven. 3 And I know that this man -- still in the body? or outside the body? I do not know, God knows- 4 was caught up into Paradise and heard words said that cannot and may not be spoken by any human being. 5 On behalf of someone like that I am willing to boast, but I am not going to boast on my own behalf except of my weaknesses; 6 and then, if I do choose to boast I shall not be talking like a fool because I shall be speaking the truth. But I will not go on in case anybody should rate me higher than he sees and hears me to be, because of the exceptional greatness of the revelations. 7 Wherefore, so that I should not get above myself, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan to batter me and prevent me from getting above myself. 8 About this, I have three times pleaded with the Lord that it might leave me; 9 but he has answered me, 'My grace is enough for you: for power is at full stretch in weakness.' It is, then, about my weaknesses that I am happiest of all to boast, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me; 10 and that is why I am glad of weaknesses, insults, constraints, persecutions and distress for Christ's sake. For it is when I am weak that I am strong. Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 34:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 8 Taste and see that Yahweh is good. How blessed are those who take refuge in him. 9 Fear Yahweh, you his holy ones; those who fear him lack for nothing. 10 Young lions may go needy and hungry, but those who seek Yahweh lack nothing good. 11 Come, my children, listen to me, I will teach you the fear of Yahweh. 12 Who among you delights in life, longs for time to enjoy prosperity? 13 Guard your tongue from evil, your lips from any breath of deceit. Gospel, Matthew 6:24-34 24 'No one can be the slave of two masters: he will either hate the first and love the second, or be attached to the first and despise the second. You cannot be the slave both of God and of money. 25 'That is why I am telling you not to worry about your life and what you are to eat, nor about your body and what you are to wear. Surely life is more than food, and the body more than clothing! 26 Look at the birds in the sky. They do not sow or reap or gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they are? 27 Can any of you, however much you worry, add one single cubit to your span of life? 28 And why worry about clothing? Think of the flowers growing in the fields; they never have to work or spin; 29 yet I assure you that not even Solomon in all his royal robes was clothed like one of these. 30 Now if that is how God clothes the wild flowers growing in the field which are there today and thrown into the furnace tomorrow, will he not much more look after you, you who have so little faith? 31 So do not worry; do not say, "What are we to eat? What are we to drink? What are we to wear?" 32 It is the gentiles who set their hearts on all these things. Your heavenly Father knows you need them all. 33 Set your hearts on his kingdom first, and on God's saving justice, and all these other things will be given you as well. 34 So do not worry about tomorrow: tomorrow will take care of itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' When you’re in a leadership position, it is imperative that the people with whom you work respect you but respect is never a given. It must always be earned. Your team might respect your work habits, your intelligence or your ability to close a deal but there’s more to respect than that.
If you can earn their respect as a person, then you’ve really won the game. Here are some tips that can help you earn more respect. 1. Be kind. Always be polite to everyone you meet during the day, from your spouse and children to your co-workers, to the checkout person at the grocery store. I know, this is easier said than done, especially when you’re having a bad day. But if you would want to be treated respectfully; so does everyone else. Give others the same respect you’d like to receive yourself. Seek out actions you can take to offer politeness. Open the door at the coffee shop for the person behind you, or let the person with one item go ahead of you in the grocery store. Smile and say please and thank you whenever possible. Related: 10 Acts of Kindness Remarkable People Perform Each Day 2. Act respectfully. Eliminate non-respectful behaviors such as rolling your eyes, concentrating more on your cell phone, or talking over someone. Not only are these actions disrespectful of the person you’re interacting with, they deter or prevent further involvement or resolution of issues, and create a wedge that can become permanent. Instead, foster an environment of respectful listening. Everyone deserves to be heard, even if you don’t agree always with one’s ideas or opinions. Consider how you’d like to be treated if you have something to say, especially if there is an issue at hand. 3. Listen well. Listening is an active process, not a passive one. Actively listen by taking your own opinions and thoughts out of your mind, and actually hear what the other person is trying to convey. Most often in today’s conversations, one person’s comments “trigger” thoughts in the listener, who then brings forth their own story along the same lines. Instead of telling your tale, ask questions that encourage the speaker to tell you more. When you practice effective listening skills, you will make others feel important and validated. Related: Listening Is an Art, and Mastering it Will Make You a Great Leader 4. Be useful. People earn respect by always being ready to lend a hand or an ear whenever they’re needed or notice an opportunity to help. Look for opportunities to help that you might have previously overlooked. Take responsibility and do things without waiting for someone to ask for assistance. See how many times you can be helpful in a day. 5. Don’t make excuses. Your actions are based on your choices, and barring some unforeseen circumstance, there is no reason for excuses. Own your actions. If you’re late, it’s probably because you did not manage your time effectively. If you didn’t finish a job, it’s most likely that you didn’t focus on the task at hand or you got caught up doing unnecessary tasks. Own up to your mistakes and instead of dwelling on them, look for opportunities to move past them and commit to doing better. 6. Let go of anger. Holding on to anger or a grudge doesn’t hurt anyone but yourself. Allow yourself to be angry momentarily, then move beyond it to either rectify the situation or put it behind you. It doesn’t help to dwell on a situation. Not to mention, the stress will cause anxiety and maybe even cause health problems. No one is perfect and everyone screws up from time to time. Allow others, and yourself, to gracefully recover and focus on a positive new target. Forgive, and then forget. 7. Be willing to change. Being stubborn won’t get you anywhere. Realize that the process of evolution includes change. Make an effort to grow as a person; learn new skills, try new activities, and especially, re-examine your automatic behaviors. And don’t forget to congratulate yourself on progress you make along the way to becoming a better person. Related: How to Be Successful by Embracing Change There is no clearer sign that foes of educational choice have lost the battle of ideas than the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s desperate attempt to smear Florida’s choice law. Annie Martin’s front-page story in the Sunday edition of the News-Journal contains numerous inaccuracies about Florida’s scholarship tax credit law, which helps tens of thousands of low-income kids attend the school that’s best for them. For example, Martin claims in the second paragraph that the scholarship law “diverted $1.3 billion from state coffers,” which is irresponsibly misleading given that the Florida legislature’s nonpartisan Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability found that the law saves $1.44 for every $1 in reduced tax revenue. She also repeatedly refers to “publicly-funded” scholarships, though the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the scholarships consist private funding. But Martin’s most shameful attack on the educational choice law is her insinuation that children at Florida’s private schools are less safe than children at government-run schools, based solely on a recent case of a private school teacher caught with child pornography: But is it reasonable to expect private organizations to make their employee files public, even if they receive public funding? Mark Tress, the superintendent of the private school where Graziotti had worked, argues that it is not:
The public records law no more applies to private schools than it does to The News-Journal itself. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of private businesses receive money from the state and from school districts for services rendered and are not subject to the law. In this case, we are gratefully cooperating with law enforcement officials and have handed over, among numerous school records, the teacher’s personnel file. It sheds no new light.
WWE Universe, help WWE clean up at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards!
The Bella Twins, AJ Styles and John Cena are in the running for 2019 Teen Choice Awards. Nikki and Brie Bella are nominated for Choice Female Athlete, The Phenomenal One is nominated for Choice Male Athlete and in a field dominated by The Avengers, John Cena stands apart nominated for Choice Action Movie Actor for his role in the hit Transformers film, “Bumblebee.” You can vote for phase one up to 10 times per day until Tuesday, June 25 at https://teenchoice.votenow.tv. The Teen Choice Awards airs this August.
As a rule, when you beat Cesaro, The Miz, Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley in the same match, you tend to rise head and shoulders above the rest of the field. Of course, Ricochet is used to being head and shoulders above everyone else — his resting state seems to be about eight feet off the ground — but this, his biggest singles victory yet, was perhaps the most concise example of what the former NXT North American Champion is capable of and what he may achieve.
Witness, for example, the two 630 Splashes he administered, a maneuver that dazes most WWE.com editors just thinking about it. Also witness his ground game, which was on full display when he powered out of The Miz’s Naitch-adjacent Figure-Four Leglock with all the grittiness of a Mid-South scrapper in the ‘80s. And, finally, witness the finesse with which Ricochet dispatched United States Champion Samoa Joe, who he’ll challenge for the star-spangled title on Sunday by way of the Fatal 5-Way Match victory and who unwisely attempted to jump the speedster after the bell. No dice. Ricochet showed he won’t be played so easily on Raw. Whether he follows through and takes Joe’s title is — much like the man himself — up in the air. But making it to the dance at all is no small feat. Ricochet is your Superstar of the Week.
At WWE Stomping Grounds, Dolph Ziggler will again challenge for Kofi Kingston’s WWE Championship, but unlike their last intense title clash, the rematch will take place inside the unforgiving confines of a steel cage.
Ziggler demanded the rematch and the steely stipulation in the immediate aftermath of his loss to The Dreadlocked Dynamo at WWE Super ShowDown. Kingston’s triumph wasn’t without controversy, as his New Day brother-in-arms, Xavier Woods, superkicked Ziggler during in the bout’s waning moments. Some members of the WWE Universe might argue Woods’ actions were warranted — the kick was in retaliation for an unprovoked attack by Ziggler moments earlier — but The Showoff saw the interference as nothing more than a desperation move, with Woods doing Kingston’s dirty work for him. By demanding the rematch be fought inside a steel cage, Ziggler has guaranteed that the scenario will not repeat itself at WWE Stomping Grounds. There will be no outside interference, only two world-class Superstars — one the defending champion who’s living out his dream, the other a bitter and dangerous challenger who’s ascended the mountaintop before. And lest it be forgotten, the steel cage will do more than keep intruders at bay; it will also be a perfectly legal weapon for Kingston and Ziggler to use to grind each other to a pulp, all in the name of championship glory. Tune in to this high-stakes and high-risk championship battle when WWE Stomping Grounds streams live Sunday, June 23, at 7 ET/4 PT, exclusively on the award-winning WWE Network. A massive fans of wrestling Frederic Adhitama has tweeted a match about Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Ziggler (Steel Cage Match) Please see the following tweets down below.
It’s becoming clear to Becky Lynch and the rest of the WWE Universe that Lacey Evans isn’t going away anytime soon. Despite falling short in her first Raw Women’s Championship opportunity at WWE Money in the Bank, The Sassy Southern Belle has persistently hounded The Irish Lass Kicker, meaning she’ll soon get her immaculate hands on a second one at WWE Stomping Grounds.
That might appear to be a bold reward for a Superstar whose victories have been largely moral. But Evans has been a consistent thorn in the side of Becky Lynch, who by her own admission was too “content” in the wake of her historic WrestleMania victory to properly protect her Raw and SmackDown Women’s Championships. Evans took advantage of that comfort, contributing to Becky’s loss of the blue title — a championship that, for now, at least, seems beyond The Man’s reach — but Lynch didn’t let herself off the hook and has slowly pieced together back the hunger that carried her to the mountaintop. Seen in that light, Evans’ second opportunity doesn’t just make sense; it seems like ample reward. By continually targeting and getting the better of Lynch, she brought the best back out of a champion who could have just as easily plateaued. The Lady of WWE brought Becky Lynch back to fight. It’s only fitting she gets what she deserves. Tune in to WWE Stomping Grounds, streaming live Sunday, June 23, at 7 ET/4 PT on the award-winning WWE Network.
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