Olivia Newton-John stays positive battling breast cancer

The actress and singer, 69, said she is 'no longer in pain' as she battles breast cancer for a second time in a new interview released on Thursday.

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2017 Holiday Gift Guide

Get your 2017 holiday gift guides here! Ideas for what to buy your guy, bff, littles, kitchen fanatics, and cute lovers :)

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Jim Nabors, known for his role as Gomer Pyle dies aged 87

The Alabama native, who had been living in Hawaii in recent years, died early Thursday Hawaii News Now reports. He was 87-years-old.

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Selena Gomez has let Justin Bieber move into her LA home

Life & Style Weekly also claimed that the Canadian, 23, had a moving truck drop off his things to the two-story mansion on November 16. 'He has officially move into her place,' said a source.

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👎 Resume Objective Statements That Cause Recruiters To Reject You

How to know if your resume has an objective statement that helps or hurts.

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This is a guest post by Paula R. Stern.

Does your resume have an Objective Statement that starts with something like, “A responsible position allowing me to fully utilize my professional skills and which provides me with an opportunity for professional advancement”?

If it does, consider that you've just asked a potential employer to read 20+ words that say absolutely nothing and risked having that person close your resume rather than learn what you can really do for them. My personal belief is that the fastest way to lose a job before they even read your resume, is to begin it with something like that.

When going through the job-seeking process, it is very important to understand the stages and the roles of the documents that support each stage.

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Cover letters that get your resume read

Intern cover letter " I want to be in radio" – Resume Objective – "To obtain a job in (Non radio field) #Fail

— David Brody (@David_Brody) November 7, 2017

In today’s job hunting environment, most jobs involve emailing your resume to someone.

Too many job seekers fail to realize that the job of the cover letter is to get the recipient to open the attached resume. That’s all. No one gets a job because of a cover letter, but if the recipient opens the resume, the cover letter worked brilliantly.

I receive dozens of emails from people looking for work, maybe even hundreds over the period of a year. If I receive a blank email, I am as likely to delete the email as I am to open the resume. Perhaps even more so. My feeling is best summed up simply be explaining that if you can’t be bothered to write me a brief note, why should I feel obligated to open the resume?

Resumes that open the door for you

Like the cover letter, the role of the resume is not to get you a job. It’s to get you an interview. If you are called and asked to come to a company, your resume worked.

From there, the process goes on, but what is in the resume is critical – every line, every bullet, every section.

• Your name and address should be placed at the top of the page or file, not on the sides, not on the bottom.
• The name of the file should include your name; not “resume2011.doc.” I might like what I see, but if I save a file that uses that type of naming, I’ll probably never find it again, never open it, never call you for that important interview. (Here are more samples of resume filenames that recruiters won't respond to.)

Resume Objectives that… attract or repulse?

I need to add an objective statement to my resume but I don’t even know where to start

— 5Ks & 3 Days (@bridlesnbits) November 15, 2017

The next big question I have often been asked to discuss, is what to put in the Objective portion at the top of the resume.

Understand that a manager will glance quickly at a resume and decide in seconds whether to bother reading further. In a sense, the manager is looking more for reasons not to continue reading, rather than trying to gain a true assessment of how you can fit into their company.

Is a resume Objective needed?

Does it add or detract from the resume?

The answer, I believe, is “it depends.”

3 rules to decide if you need an Objective Statement in your resume

Here are a few rules for deciding whether to include it or not.

1) Who will see your resume?

If you apply directly to the person who has advertised the job and is responsible for hiring the ideal candidate, the resume Objective Statement may well be redundant. Even more, it may be distracting.

On the other hand, if you are sending your resume to the Human Resources department or to a general email address within a company, the Objective Statement can be helpful in directing your resume to the proper person within the company.

2) What do you want to accomplish?

Resume objective: Seeking a position where I don't regularly feel like the kid from the "David After The Dentist" video (sitting up and screaming part, specifically)

— Ya-Queen Phoenix (@CherylKennedeh) November 18, 2017

If you are applying for a specific job and your resume clearly reflects that direction, the Objective Statement may not be necessary. After all, it is obvious you are a dentist, a technical writer, a translator, etc.

Nothing is gained by stating the obvious and given that you have only seconds to impress the recipient, it is often best that they begin reading your background information, rather than confirming you are looking for the job they are offering. After all, if you weren’t interested in the job, you would not have sent it to them, right?

On the other hand, if you are applying for multiple positions within the company because your goal is to get a job and you hope by seeing your abilities, the recipient will decide you match “one of” the jobs that are available, rather than “the” job that was advertised, a good Objective on your resume may well open additional possibilities.

3) Finally, what should you write in the Objective Statement, if you decide to include it?

Just realized I forgot to change my objective on a resume after I submitted my app and I think it will haunt me for the rest of my life

— Brinna Ammons (@BrinnaAmmons) November 28, 2017

It is very important to make the Objective Statement as directed as possible. You can damage your positioning or lower their impression of your abilities by making it too broad.

If I see an Objective Statement that states the person is seeking a position as a technical writer, editor, or translator, my first impression is that they should make up their minds what they want to do. My second thought is to wonder if I offer them the job, will they leave it as soon as their “true” objective is offered somewhere else.

Don’t include a statement of your personal abilities. Though you may be a team player, quick to learn, responsible, etc. these are only words until proven. The proof should be in the sections that follow, in your Experience and Education.

The goal of the resume is to impress the recipient enough to invite you to an interview. If they are so busy reading the Objective Statement, they are delayed in getting to the important sections that follow. Who you are and what you can do, is best represented by the Experience and Education sections.

While there are times that an Objective in a resume is important, even critical, there are often times when it can work against the job seeker. If it is too long, if it is too broad, if it is too obvious or redundant, the damage may be enough to create a lost opportunity.

On the other hand, a resume without an Objective Statement may be lost in the vast network of job seekers. It may not open other doors if the particular door of interest isn’t available to you.

So, should you have an Objective for your resume?

Someone in my class listed "Find a wife" under objective on their resume. Bold strategy.

— Mitchell Grider (@MitchellGrider) November 16, 2017

While this is a decision you have to make based on many factors, the most important consideration is what you plan to put into it.

A short, direct, proper, Objective Statement may help you land the job of your dreams; a long and winding Objective Statement may well close doors of opportunity as quickly as the manager will close the resume you sent them.

Like all elements of your resume (and your cover letter), if you choose to include an Objective Statement, spend time reviewing it so that it is concise, clear and relevant.

Other opinions

Another reason not to put an Objective section on your resume: The objective is about what you want to get, not what you have to give.

— Andy Lester (@petdance) November 15, 2017

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About the Author

Paula R. Stern is the CEO of Writepoint Ltd., a leading technical writing company in Israel providing comprehensive documentation and training services to Israel’s hi-tech companies. WritePoint was founded in 1995 and has been providing quality documentation at affordable prices ever since. Paula can be reached at paula@writepoint.com. Paula is the list owner/moderator of Techshoret and is an Adobe Community Professional.

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Jon Voight didn't know Angelina Jolie was Weinstein victim

Asked if he knew about his famous daughter's experience with the Miramax co-founder, the Oscar-winning actor, 78, said: 'No, I did not.'

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The Big Question - Do You Have A Business?

Do you have a business or are you self employed. Can you walk away for a month and your business is better off when you come back?

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Jennifer Lawrence & Darren Aronofsky split due to age gap

A source told the new issue of PEOPLE magazine that while the couple were 'infatuated with the other,' the 20-year age difference was the determining factor when they parted ways.

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Beyonce's pregnancy announcement Most Liked Instagram

The list of most liked Instagrams in 2017 has already come out. On top of the list was the pregnant photo of Beyonce that was shared earlier this year. Number two was Ronaldo.

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The Ring star Daveigh Chase 'arrested in Los Angeles'

Chase, 27, was a passenger in a BMW that police officers pulled over Tuesday morning in Hollywood, according to TMZ.

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Addictive Appetizers: Sausage Cheese Balls Recipe

These crispy on the outside, tender on the inside sausage cheese balls are absolutely addictive. Perfect for holiday party season!

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The Burdens We Already Carry

I was once told by a mentor, “Each of us are living in the midst of a trial, have just emerged from one, or are heading toward another.”

It is phrasing similar to another oft-quoted truth, “Be kind to everyone you meet. You never know what battle they are fighting.”

There is truth in this statement. But it is particularly enhanced during the holiday season when loss, of every kind, is magnified.

So be kind to one another out there.

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But I want to approach this conversation from a slightly different angle. With all the weight and burden that each of us already carry in life, why would we ever choose to intentionally carry more?

Just consider all the things that weigh down our hearts and lives: death, loss, illness, worry, politics, financial hardships, grief, guilt, marital tension, traumatic events. Each a weight that we carry on our shoulders.

Many of these burdens are inevitable and entirely outside our realm of control. Regardless of their origin, we carry them—each of us, on a daily basis.

No wonder, in a recent survey when children were asked, “If you were granted one wish about your parents, what would it be?” The kids’ number one wish was that their parents were less tired and less stressed.

Life is not easy. It never has been and was never promised to be. And in our new society defined by instantaneous social sharing, not only do we carry the weight of our own trials, we also carry the weight of others.

A friend of mine, on the other side of the country, was rushed to a hospital Thanksgiving evening. Through text and social media, I was alerted to it almost instantly. A tragedy, on the other side of the country, involving a family not my own. And yet, a sadness… a weight… was felt in our home.

Life is hard. Why would we ever choose to make it more difficult?

But it seems to me that many of us choose to do that very thing simply by carrying excess possessions in our homes and lives.

Perhaps Randy Alcorn said it best, “Every increased possession adds increased anxiety onto our lives.”

Excess possessions take up residence in our homes and in our minds. They require care, maintenance, and attention. Every item we own must be handled and at some point, discarded—whether by ourselves or by a loved one. They add obligation, responsibility, weight.

Clutter is a contributing factor to the level of stress in our lives. For example, 1) Researchers at UCLA discovered a link between high levels of stress hormones and a high density of household objects; 2) Princeton scientists discovered that a cluttered environment limits our ability to focus; and 3) Psychology Today reinforced these studies back in March 2012, citing eight specific reasons how clutter contributes to higher levels of stress in our bodies.

With all the weight and burden that each of us already carry in life, why would we ever choose to intentionally carry more?

Unburden your life in the areas you can control. In so doing, you will find more freedom and capacity to navigate the trials and burdens that are outside of it.

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Kris Jenner reveals Jennifer Lawrence got naked in closet

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians matriarch, 62, reminisced with Steve Harvey about the time the Academy Award-winning actress, 27, wound up naked in her home during a wild dinner date.

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Grammy nominations are announced as Jay Z tops list

The 2018 Grammy Awards will air live from Madison Square Garden in New York City on CBS on Sunday, January 28. The only female singer near the top of the list was Lorde.

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4 Things Shippers Expect From Their Logistics Service Provider

A top Logistics Company provides the integrated outsourcing services to the businesses of different size. Generally, their services are rounded towards the activities like warehousing, transportation, delivery and much more.

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Simon Cowell plunks down $25 million for Malibu mansion

The incredible property was originally listed at $26,995,000 so the British celebrity is getting a bargain.

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Katy Perry fan reveals singer kicked a plastic prop at her

Katy Perry accidentally hit a fan in the face with an inflatable eyeball at her recent concert in Salt Lake City. The 32-year-old pop superstar was performing Roar as part of her Witness tour.

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Why the End of the Year Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Finances

Whether you have a startup, a small business or a large enterprise, chances are the year has passed at the speed of light for you. You were designing your marketing campaigns, availing opportunities of growth and looking through reports when the year-end arrived.

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Khloe Kardashian tweets congratulations to Meghan Markle

With a real American princess in the pipeline, the Kardashians might finally fins themselves pushed off the front pages.

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Simplify is Amazon’s Kindle Deal of the Day

“Practical and to the point. Half way through this book we began cleaning out our cars, then our dresser, and now our closets. Very motivating.” —Jane Mayer

Six years ago, we released Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life on the Amazon Kindle.

By the end of the day, it was the #1 Self-Help book on Amazon. The book has sold more than 200,000 copies and has changed countless lives. Even today, it continues to inspire more and more people to live a better life by owning fewer possessions.

Simplify provides the motivation and practical help to encourage others to simplify their home and declutter their possessions. It argues we find more life by owning less. We can discover more time, energy, and finances to pursue our greatest passions. And we begin to experience a greater sense of freedom.

Simplify retells our personal story of finding minimalism and the most important lessons we learned during the journey. It invites its readers to discover a new life-giving truth: There is more joy to be found in owning less than we can ever discover in pursuing more. And it will likely change the way you view possessions forever.

I am pleased to announce Amazon has selected the book as its Kindle Deal of the Day for Cyber Monday, 2018.

That means, today only, you can purchase our best-selling book, Simplify: 7 Guiding Principles to Help Anyone Declutter Their Home and Life for only $0.99. I think you will really enjoy it.

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Jay Z calls off Nebraska concert amid production issues

On Friday, the 47-year-old rapper announced he was cancelling an upcoming stop on his 4:44 tour that he had slated for next week.

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Egyptian Kosheri Rice Recipe

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Giacomo Gianniotti of Grey's Anatomy is engaged

Giacomo Gianniotti of Grey's Anatomy fame got engaged Saturday to his makeup artist girlfriend Nichole Gustafson. Both of them have posted the same heartwarming Instagram photo.

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Naya Rivera mugshot released

A sheriff's office statement says Ryan Keith Dorsey told a deputy that Rivera struck him in the head and face and showed deputies a video that supported his account of the incident.

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Susan Sarandon hints of more Hollywood sexual predators

She told NY Daily News's Confidential a women she knows who has already come forward about an abuser was 'drugged and assaulted' by a different industry person, but is 'too worn out' to speak up.

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Teen Mom OG's Catelynn Lowell thankful amid treatment stay

Teen Mom OG's Catelynn Lowell took to Twitter on Thursday, days after entering treatment after admitting to suicidal thoughts.

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Stassi Schroeder accused of bashing #MeToo campaign

Stassi Schroeder is facing backlash after allegedly criticizing the #MeToo campaign on her podcast, as several sponsors have backed out of supporting her show Straight Up With Stassi.

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Indian Automaker’s Plant Is Latest Sign of Detroit Comeback

Mahindra will open the area’s first new vehicle assembly factory in 25 years, building off-road vehicles. The move may signal larger ambitions in the American market.

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Chrysler Pacifica Owners Say Minivans Suddenly Shut Off

No crashes or injuries have been linked to the issue, but more than 50 complaints have been filed. The automaker sees no sign of a consistent problem.

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Detroit: The Most Exciting City in America?

How a 21st-century Detroit navigates the dangers of regeneration is a particularly poignant question on the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Detroit race riots.

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One Bite Mini Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe

Is there anything better than handheld lasagna bites? I think not! Cheesy meat-saucy addictive one bite mini lasagna rolls ups, here and waiting for you.

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Rosie O'Donnell lists compound for nearly $11 million

The 55-year-old comedian is asking a whopping $10.79million for the sprawling five-home, 2.4-acre gated Hudson River compound in South Nyack, New York.

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Reflections on Black Friday Shopping

A blank page.

Every Black Friday, I wake up early to write. It’s tradition for me now. Here are some of the articles I have written on Black Friday morning:

• 35 Gifts Your Children Will Never Forget
• Holiday Shopping. We Can Do Better.
• All the Things You Don’t Need for a Perfect Holiday

Sitting down to write on Black Friday is now one of my favorite holiday traditions.

I never begin the day with an agenda and I have no predetermined topic in mind. Yesterday was Thanksgiving in America—a day for family and gratitude. The juxtaposition of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Black Friday immediately following speaks volumes about our culture. And I try to let the morning quietly speak to me.

So here I sit, with nothing but a blank page in front of me.

My writing tradition stems from my previous ritual of getting up early on Black Friday for shopping. I used to thoroughly enjoy the hunt—thumbing through Black Friday ads on Thanksgiving morning, mapping out stores and deals later that evening. I don’t ever recall getting up early on Black Friday to purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones, only to rush out and purchase something for myself—a television, a computer, a video game system. I had a plan, something I thought I wanted, and an alarm clock to wake me up.

I discovered minimalism in May of 2008. And over the course of the last nine years, my view on Black Friday has changed significantly. Not that purchasing discounted gifts for others is wrong—I’m certainly not against the entire notion of gift giving.

But Black Friday has begun to represent something else in our society. It is now a celebration of unbridled consumerism. Only in America do we wait in line and push past others for sale items one day after giving thanks for everything we already have.

And the things we buy on Black Friday are, almost by definition, things we don’t need. To make matters worse, the cultural expectation of spending during the holiday season is negatively impacting us in significant ways—24% of holiday shoppers say they overspent their holiday budget in 2016 and 27% admit to not making a budget at all.

With that as the backdrop, quietly reflecting and taking time to write on Black Friday has become my ritual. If I can wake up early just to rush out for the purpose of buying something I don’t need, certainly I can wake up early to create something good to bring into the world.

If I can wake up early to consume, surely I can wake up early to create.

And so now, in the quiet hours of the morning while the rest of my family sleeps, I sit here with a cup of coffee staring at a blank computer screen.

An empty page.

An empty canvas on which I can write or create anything I desire.

And on this empty page, I can’t help but notice a metaphor for life.

Many, you see, will rush out this weekend to accumulate more and more physical possessions, filling their lives and their homes with more and more stuff. They will spend time and energy and money to accumulate things they don’t need. In so doing, they will write on the pages of their lives—a larger television, a new Amazon Echo, that stand-up mixer they always wanted, or the newest Barbie Dreamhouse for their child.

But me? I kinda like having a blank page in front of me.

Because a blank page represents possibility. A blank page allows me to write anything I want on it.

For this one day, it means I can cook pancakes for my kids when they wake up, or I can enjoy a cup of coffee with my wife. Because I am not rushing out to buy whatever product my local retailer has decided to discount today, I have time to write, create, and do work that I love. This afternoon, I may read a book or go hiking with my family after warm turkey sandwiches for lunch.

And those are just the opportunities that come to my mind. Who knows what my kids will decide would be fun for us to do today?

But no matter what they choose, I’ll be ready.

Because my Black Friday is an empty page and I can write anything I want on it.

This is what happens when we reject the empty notion of excessive consumerism: Our lives fall back under our own control. We get to write our own story.

We are freed to pursue fulfillment and meaning and happiness wherever we choose.

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Disney sued by singer who claims they ripped off Let It Go

The singer claims his song Volar — or 'fly' in Spanish — was the basis for the lead track for the 2013 animated global phenomenon. He recorded his song in 2008.

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Friday Finds: 11.24.17

Black Friday finds for your weekly internet reading pleasure :)

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What to Cook in November: Bestovers Edition

How to make bestovers with your leftovers: what to make with your thanksgiving leftovers!

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How Complex Is A Corporate Move?

A household relocation project can be tough and difficult, but things get really complex and stressing when we talk about a commercial move. No matter if we are talking about office relocation or dedicated equipment that must be transported, the sheer volume of work is huge. Moving experts can tell you how complex is a corporate move and how effectively plan it.

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Turkey Curry Udon Recipe

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Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead dinner in LA

Ewan McGregor and girlfriend Mary Elizabeth Winstead are pictured having an emotional exchange over dinner this week.

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💸 Top Job Search Black Friday Deals (2017)

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and discounts for job seekers this year.

Photo by Tim Arterbury

Every year, the hoopla and hype around Black Friday gets bigger and bigger. It's time that job seekers get in on the action.

I compiled this list of special deals into categories to make them easy to browse and compare.

I'll keep adding more deals as I hear about them. Come back here every day through Cyber Monday (November 27th) to see list updates. And if you know of a deal for job seekers that's not yet listed, tell us in the comments.

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Betty Who announces engagement to photographer Zak Cassar

The I Love You Always Forever hitmaker, 26, took to her Instagram page to announce the happy news on Tuesday, showing off her glittering diamond ring as she giggled in shock.

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Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky 'call it quits'

Jennifer, 27, and Darren, 48, sat together while attending the Governor's Awards earlier this month, even though they had split by that point, adds the website.

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7 Competent Tips To Optimize The Warehousing Services

Often a warehousing management company is lost in setting up a path in e-commerce and consolidating the profits but forgets about the efficiency of warehousing services. A mismanaged warehouse will lead to troubled shipments. A warehouse with effective ideology and plans will lead to fuller inventory, fewer damages, dispatches on time, and high returns.

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Basic Knowledge Of Auctions

Are you planning on attending your first auction? Here are some tips to help you be a successful bidder.

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Gwyneth Paltrow 'engaged to to Brad Falchuk'

The actress, 48, met the Glee creator, 45, on the set of the musical drama in 2014, but kept their relationship under wraps until September 2015.

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China to Export Trumpchi Cars to U.S., Maybe With a New Name

GAC Motor wants to lead an export push as China prepares the rest of its auto industry to go global and, in particular, target the American market.

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Hue Style Spicy Turkey Vermicelli Noodle Soup Recipe

Looking for something different to make with turkey? Try this Hue style spicy vermicelli noodle soup. It's a great way to bestover your leftovers!

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Jennifer Lawrence talks THAT nude photo leak

The 27-year-old actress talked about the invasive experience as she said she is 'still actually processing it' on an episode of The Hollywood Reporter's Awards Chatter Podcast.

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Forbes crowns Beyonce highest paid woman in music in 2017

The 36-year-old can thank the massive income from her album Lemonade and Formation world tour, which grossed a quarter of a billion dollars, for her top spot, announced by the business mag on Monday.

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Using Retractable Banners and Inflatables for Advertising

Advertising is a great way to reach out to potential customers as well as the one that you already have to keep using your brand. There are so many methods of advertising that are being used today all aiming for the same goal: increasing revenue. You need to hire a good advertising company to offer you specialized and customized methods.

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Trade Shows and Inflatable Furniture Advertising

Visual advertising is one of the most amazing ways you can apply to expose and enhance the business sales. So many tools can be used to get the attention of clients today. Your brand can be represented well when such methods are applied.

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2017 AMAs: Selena Gomez flashes underwear for performance

The 25-year-old star debuted her collaboration with Marsmello titled Wolves at the star-studded gala as she rocked a sexy white nightgown.

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Secrets of Bonding 155: The Double Bonding Conundrum

This is America. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. But on the subject of Double Bonding (Contract Surety) we will not all agree. So here are the facts. You will decide if this is a great idea or just a waste.

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Cosby Show actor Earle Hyman dies at 91

Earle Hyman, a veteran actor of stage and screen who was widely known for playing Russell Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died.

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Country music legend Mel Tillis dead at 85

The Country Music Hall of Famer died at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida early Sunday according to his publicist Don Murry Grubbs.

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Choose Holiday Traditions That Serve You

Holidays are holidays and traditions are traditions.

But traditions are not the holiday. And this is an important distinction.

Traditions help us celebrate and honor recurring events in our lives. Whether we are setting aside a day for gratitude or setting aside an entire season to celebrate faith, family, or both. Traditions should draw our attention to the underlying reason for the season.

Traditions should not detract from the season, they should elevate it.

Maybe Rachel Jonat said it best, “We don’t have to continue holiday traditions that leave us broke, overwhelmed, and tired.”

This is an important truth and paradigm-shifting realization. If a tradition is not serving us and enhancing our family’s enjoyment of a holiday, there is no reason to continue it. Traditions that leave us tired, broke, or stressed should be ended.

This may be only a minor point, except it seems many of our most culturally-accepted traditions have become more of a burden than a blessing.

For example:

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans (69%) said they would skip exchanging gifts this holiday season if their friends and family agreed to it.

A majority of those who spend time buying or making gifts (60%) said they would spend more time with friends and family if they didn’t have to worry about gifts.

43% of those who spend money on anything related to the holidays said they feel pressured to spend more than they can afford.

As the holiday season approaches, the pressure to spend spikes. As a result, 24% of holiday shoppers say they overspent their holiday budget in 2016 and 27% admit to not making a budget at all.

During 2016, 63% of Baby Boomers took on debt to finance the holiday season. Other generations took on debt as well, including 58% of Gen-Xers and 40% of Millennials.

But it gets even worse, an alarming number of shoppers are still paying off debt from last Christmas. 24% of Millennials still haven’t paid off credit card debt incurred during the 2016 shopping season, while 16% of Gen-Xers haven’t.

When asked what they enjoy and/or dislike the most about the holidays, Americans’ top three answers about what they like least involve purchases: commercialism/materialism, financial worry, shopping and crowds.

Also, fascinatingly, during the holiday season, people spend less time eating and socializing with friends. The things we enjoy the most are being pushed aside by the things we enjoy the least.

To top it off, 70% of Americans will rush out shopping on days immediately following an entire holiday dedicated to being thankful for all the things we already have.

When I speak of minimalism, I define it as the intentional promotion of the things we most value and the removal of anything that distracts us from it.

This principle should wisely be applied to the holiday traditions and expectations we choose to participate in.

Just because everyone is rushing out to shop on Black Friday, doesn’t mean you need to. You can choose to spend that day differently and create prouder memories with your family.

Just because a percentage of your friends are going into debt to finance their holiday, doesn’t mean you need to. You can choose to celebrate within your means and enter the new year with peace.

Just because your neighbors are stockpiling Christmas presents for their children, doesn’t mean you need to. You can choose a simpler approach to spend more time and money with your kids, rather than on them.

Just because your family has always celebrated Christmas one way, doesn’t mean the expectations can never change. You can be the first to boldly propose something new. And given the fact that 70% of us would gladly skip exchanging gifts if everyone agreed… your family may thank you for bringing up the idea.

I am not anti-holiday. I am pro-holiday.

And I am not anti-tradition. I am pro-tradition.

But traditions should add to our holiday experience, not subtract from it.

Perhaps stately more clearly, I am pro-every tradition that reminds me again of the reason for the season.

We would each be wise to reevaluate the cultural, family, and personal traditions that have become part of our holiday celebration. And choose only those that serve us and add value.

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Taylor Swift breaks record with Reputation album sales

Taylor Swift broke a personal best record by selling 1.29 million copies of Reputation in the first week of it's release. And she plans to continue to date Joe Alwyn during her world tour.

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Serena Williams and hubby Alexis Ohanian head to honeymoon

Serena Williams and Reddit founder Alex Ohanian were wed with an enchanting Beauty And the Beast themed ceremony in New Orleans this week.

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Incredibles 2 teaser sees Jack-Jack unveil his powers

Baby Jack-Jack is even more OP than anybody thought. The clip sees the youngest member revealing even more powers than the ones his family were previously unaware of.

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Why You Should Get Rid of Your Annual Performance Review

If you're someone who is a member of Generation X or older, then you remember the annual performance review. Each year, a significant production was made by the manager who scheduled an appointment with a team member to go through that individual's performance review. I remember it was always quite an "event" and there were pages and pages of reporting, thanks to our human resources departments.

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Want to Dominate the Competition? Allow More Women Into Business Leadership

Women have been in the news a lot lately, and while this article is not a reflection on what's been happening as the issue of sexual harassment has dominated the headlines, the reality is that we need more women in leadership positions in business. According to the National Women's Business Council, women begin their businesses with less capital than their male counterparts, $75,000 versus $135,000.

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Serena Williams is in tennis whites for wedding brunch

She had two different dresses for her wedding day. But Serena Williams was back in her tennis whites as she was spotted at her after-wedding brunch at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans on Friday.

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Teen Mom 2's Kailyn Lowry confirms she's dating a woman

The 25-year-old Nazareth, Pennsylvania native, on her podcast Coffee & Convos with Lindsie Chrisley, revealed that she's in a budding relationship with a member of the fairer sex.

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Potato Topped Turkey Pot Pie Recipe

A shepherd's pie take on turkey pot pie: tender chunks of turkey, carrots, and peas in a creamy béchamel, topped off with fluffy garlic mashed potatoes. Pure comfort!

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Kim Kardashian talks her surrogate

'She didn't know at the beginning,' Kim, 37, revealed during her appearance on the talk show The Real on Thursday.

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Wheels: The Near Future of Driving: Eyes Forward, but No Hands at 10 and 2

The Cadillac Super Cruise system is the latest in semiautonomous driving technology, allowing drivers to keep their hands off the wheel as long as they pay attention to the road.

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Bill Hader and wife Maggie Carey divorcing

The 39-year-old comedian married writer-director Carey in 2006 and they have three children together. It's being reported that the couple separated in July.

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Tesla Unveils an Electric Rival to Semi Trucks

Aiming to remake a multibillion-dollar industry, the automaker said it would have a semi for sale in two years that would be nearly self-driving.

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Where Self-Driving Cars Go to Learn

Arizona’s promise to keep the driverless car industry free of regulations has attracted dozens of companies, including Uber, Waymo and Lyft.

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Meryl Streep says violent experiences changed her profoundly

Meryl Streep says the two times in her life she dealt with violence were so profound it changed her 'on a cellular level.'

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Perfect Packaging: How a Box Making Machine Can Transform Your Business

Find out why a box making machine is the ideal cardboard packaging solution for a range of companies who require efficient and effective packaging strategies. A box making machine can create bespoke boxes to reduce packaging waste while providing a fantastic return on investment for long or short production runs.

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The Weeknd said to be 'still' in love with ex Bella Hadid

It seems like things are back on between The Weeknd and ex Bella Hadid, one year after their break up. But sources close to the Canadian rapper say he 'still' in 'love' with ex Bella.

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📚 3 Things To Prepare For First Job Interviews

How to make a good first impression in your first job interview with an employer.

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This is a guest post by Debra Wilson. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines.

Whether you need graduate jobs or already have years of experience, your first interview for a job is your chance to shine.

You can make a great impression, or walk away without a job offer or interest in a second interview.

It's largely up to you.

The key with your first interview is to set yourself apart from other candidates – to make an impact so that the potential employer remembers you positively when going back through resumes and interview notes to decide who to call back.

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If you're wondering how to make a great impression at your first interview, follow these tips:

1) Prepare a work portfolio

A work portfolio used to be something that was only necessary in certain professions, but this is no longer the case.

Bringing a portfolio that can give the interviewer concrete examples of your accomplishments is a fantastic idea in almost all fields.

Some things that you might include in your portfolio are:

• Transcripts (if you're a recent graduate)
• Recommendation letters
• Paper or research synopses
• Materials you designed (flyers, brochures, posters, etc.)
• Meeting agendas
• Statement of Philosophy
• CD, DVD, or PowerPoint presentation of your work
• Prints of websites or blogs you created or worked on
• Licensure or certifications
• Awards or honors you've received
• Data sheets (if you helped organize events, raise funds, etc.)
• Documents showing leadership experience

Obviously, the items in your portfolio will depend on your field and your experience in that field.

A recent college graduate's portfolio will include largely information from school and extra-curricular activities, but if you have more work experience, you can put even more relevant items in your portfolio.

As you're preparing for a job interview, take time to put together an organized, attractive portfolio that will give your interviewers concrete evidence of your accomplishments in school or on the job.

2) Prepare yourself with common job interview questions

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You don't want to sound like a robot during your interview, but you do want to be prepared.

Don't be completely floored by typical first job interview questions about your greatest strengths and weaknesses, for instance. Instead, look at lists of questions that many potential employers ask, and give some thought as to how you'd answer those questions.

It's especially helpful to think through tricky questions, like that classic one about where you see yourself in 5 years.

3) Prepare questions to ask the employer

It's never good to draw a blank when an interviewer asks that inevitable end-of-interview question, “Do you have any questions for me?”

Asking questions doesn't make you seem stupid. Rather, it makes you seem prepared and knowledgeable.

Do your homework about the business you're interviewing with and the position you're interviewing for. Ask questions about how the company works, how the job will work, and how you will fit into the overall structure of the company.

Don't be afraid to ask questions if you're confused during the actual interview, and don't be afraid to write down a list of potential questions to ask so you appear more organized and put-together during this portion of the interview.

 

Not sure what you should ask an interviewer? Here are just a few great questions to ask during an interview:

• Can you tell me what a typical day and week in this job would look like?
• What are the responsibilities that go with this job?
• What sorts of training does the company offer, and how does career advancement work in this position?
• How many people work in this office/department?
• How much would I need to travel for this job?
• Can I answer any other questions for you that will let you know what I can bring to the table?

Trainer: You're looking for a new job. Discuss a question to ask the interviewer.

Me: Sure. "Why should I work for you?"

— Alwyn Lau (@alwyn_lau) November 14, 2017

BONUS: 4) Prepare resume copies to bring with you

Most of the time, the interviewer will probably have your resume in front of him while he's conducting the interview. It helps prompt questions, and allows the potential employer to double-check your information.

However, sometimes this isn't the case, or you may be interviewed by a group of people who are sharing one copy of your resume.

Take along a few extras just in case they're needed. They can also be helpful if you need to fill out a formal paper application after the interview.

Making a good impression

Making a good impression in a job interview is about balancing professionalism and personality. You don't want to be completely bland and forgettable, but you also want to stand out for the right reasons.

Being prepared for the questions that will be asked, putting together a professional portfolio, and asking questions during the interview are all excellent ways to make a good impression during your first interview.

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About the author

Debra Wilson is a social media advocate at CreditDonkey. She blogs about many things like how a gas rewards credit card can save job applicants (like you?) money on the next trip to the gas station.

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Bella Thorne mourns the death of ex Lil Peep at only 21

Fans and friends of rapper Lil Peep are reeling after news that the promising musician was found dead of an apparent drug overdose Wednesday evening.

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Karlie Kloss makes cover of Forbes 30 under 30

The 25-year-old model sports a black bra and matching boy shorts in a snap she shared with her Instagram followers on Thursday.

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Spatchcock Roast Turkey Recipe

Want a beautiful roast turkey in under an hour and thirty? Spatchcock turkey is the answer – flattening out the bird gives you juicy meat and crispy skin, every time.

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The Rock's daughter becomes Golden Globe Ambassador

Simone Johnson, the 16-year-old daughter of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, will be the 2018 Golden Globe Ambassador. The announcement was made Wednesday.

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What Is a Patient A/R Clearinghouse (PARC), and What Do They Do?

You may never have used, or even heard of, a patient A/R clearinghouse. However, this service is every bit as important to your financial health as is your insurance claim clearinghouse and once you understand why, you won't even think of doing business without one. A Patient A/R Clearinghouse (PARC) provides a way to electronically aggregate Patient A/R and transmit patient statements via mail, secure email and/or text, protecting the patient's health information (PHI).

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Melissa Etheridge avoids jail for marijuana possession

Grammy winner Melissa Etheridge, 56, avoids jail time by pleading guilty to possessing marijuana in North Dakota... after she was caught carrying the drugs across the US/Canadian border

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The Weeknd sprints out of his ex Bella Hadid's apartment

It seems the 27-year-old singer, songwriter and record producer and the 21-year-old model may be reigniting their old love after he's seen leaving her New York home late on Tuesday night.

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Kim Kardashian 'annoyed' at surrogate's birthing plan

According to a new report, the woman carrying Kim and husband Kanye West's third child, a girl, is insisting on giving birth in the San Diego area, against the reality star's wishes.

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Self-Driving Trucks May Be Closer Than They Appear

With fewer cultural hurdles and more financial incentives than car owners, big-rig operators are charting the route to an autonomous future.

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Blake Shelton named People's 2017 'sexiest man alive'

But the first thing on Blake's mind was his The Voice co-host and playful rival Adam Levine (who was named Sexiest Man Alive by the same publication in 2013).

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Rose McGowan arrested for drug possession

Rose McGowan was arrested and booked on Tuesday for drug possession, before being released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. 

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Kylie Jenner looks glamorous in new ads for Topshop

Kylie Jenner has a new project to promote. The 20-year-old star is selling her cosmetics at Top Shop this holiday season and she has posed for many new ads with a pink theme.

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Jimmy Fallon returns to work on The Tonight Show

Jimmy Fallon made a moving tribute to his late mother Gloria as he returned to The Tonight Show on Monday.

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Topher Grace and wife Ashley Hinshaw welcome first child

He is best known for his turns in hit Noughties sitcom That 70s Show.

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Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce Recipe

A sauce obsession becomes a way of life. Instant pot bolognese – perfect for a weeknight dinner. Make a rich pork and beef sauce without hours and hours of simmering.

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Cameran Eubanks welcomes daughter Palmer

'Palmer Corrine Wimberly touched down 11/11/17 at 8:37 am. 7 pounds 3 oz 20 inches long. Wildest experience of my life! Jason is recovering and doing well,' wrote the blonde.

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Vocations: When Designing Luxury Cars Is Like Making Jewelry. And Friends.

Earl Lucas, Lincoln Motor Company’s exterior design chief, was inspired by his mother’s aesthetic sense and his early training designing jewelry.

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Emily Maynard welcomes a son with husband Tyler Johnson

The blonde bombshell, who came to fame on The Bachelor in 2011, welcomed a son with her husband Tyler Johnson, according to People. This is the 31-year-old reality TV star's fourth child.

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Irina Shayk re-creates Demi Moore's Ghost scene in video

The model looked sensational as she re-created Demi Moore's clay spinning wheel scene from the movie Ghost to the song Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers.

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Five Smart Office Cleaning Tips and Tricks

The average person spends more than 40 hours every week in the office. Most that time they are working under the constant pressure of meeting deadlines and finishing complicated projects. It is scientifically proved that a cluttered office space has an adverse effect on the workflow. Of course, almost every office uses some commercial cleaning services and counts on professionals to take care the clutter. Still, there are some things that you have to do by yourself. Following are some tips that can significantly support your office cleaning and decluttering duties:

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Why You Should Buy Plastic Bottles Wholesale or Bulk

Plastic bottles are used to carry or pack many products. The bottles are adaptable as some can be filled and sterilized and some plastic bottles can be fluorinated in order to prevent paneling that happens with some chemical compounds as well as solvents. Low cost and bulk ordering of bottles made of different kinds of plastic is not hard as these bottles are often available in many sizes and shapes. When you purchase your bottles at discounted or cheaper rates, you save a great deal of money when it comes to packaging, your investment on packaging is lower, and your profit increases. Here are more benefits of using plastic bottles.

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Don’t Trade Your Passion Just to Gain the World

Very few people, if you were to sit across from them over coffee, would proclaim that owning everything in the world is their greatest goal in life.

Most people would answer quite differently.

When you engage in heartfelt conversations and ask people what they want to accomplish in life, most speak of love, relationships, impact, and significance. They desire to live meaningful lives, close to the people they love the most. Many speak of faith. Or they talk about solving important problems. But very few proudly declare, “I just want to make as much money and own as much stuff as I possibly can.”

Our hearts speak of something greater, more fulfilling, and longer lasting.

I bet yours does too.

And yet, too often it seems, we trade our heart’s greatest pursuits and greatest passions for the temporal possessions of this world.

I once had dinner with a man who mentors outgoing CEO’s and corporate executives in the Pacific Northwest. I asked him about his work and how he got started in it. He told me, “Joshua, I had a surprising number of retiring executives come to me and say something along the lines of, ‘I feel like I wasted my life.’”

He went on to tell me more. That these men and women had spent their lives investing into and building companies that were successful by almost every standard of measurement. But at the end, the only question they were asking was, “Was it all worth it?”

Now, just to be clear, this is not a post about the merits of corporations or their executives. Indeed, some of the people I most look up to in life are highly successful in business and live meaningful lives at the same time.

This is a post about something else entirely. This is a post about the temptation that surrounds each of us, every day, to trade our greatest passions for the things of this world.

Because minimalism is about more than owning less.

Minimalism is also about alignment.

It is about removing the burden of unnecessary physical possessions from our homes and lives. But it is also about reevaluating the esteem that possessions hold in our affections. And being intentional about removing the distractions that keep us from realizing our most important goals.

It is freeing to own less. Owning less frees up money and time and energy and focus. But it frees up more than that.

Minimalism frees our lives to realign our resources around the greatest passions of our heart. (tweet that)

And this is a benefit that cannot be overstated.

Grab a sheet of paper. Across the top, write, “The Three Most Important Things I Want to Accomplish with My Life.”

Quietly, make your list.

When you are finished, begin asking yourself hard questions about alignment. Am I spending my money pursuing these accomplishments? Have I crafted a life that devotes enough time and energy toward this list? Have I allowed any distractions (whether physical possessions or time commitments) to take precedence over any of these items? Are there other, less important pursuits in my life keeping me from fully accomplishing this list?

Have I allowed my greatest passions and most important desires to be usurped by the world around me? Have I chased society’s definition of success rather than my own?

In the end, we’re all going to ask ourselves, “Were the things I devoted my life to worth it?”

And if we discover at that time, that we traded our most meaningful passions for the things of this world, it will be a trade we’ll regret making.

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Elizabeth Perkins joins the #MeToo march in Hollywood

Perkins and Fisher were among those who came out Sunday morning to participate in the Take Back The Workplace March and #MeToo Survivors March & Rally in Hollywood.

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5 Benefits of Plastic Bottles

Plastic bottles are the preferred material for a wide range of packaging materials, such as detergent, beverages, and many more. A useful type of plastic is polyethylene terephthalate because it is highly flexible for greater ease in production, as well as its toughness and energy-saving qualities.

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Corey Feldman promised Haim's mom 'to stay out of scandal

Corey Feldman's been busy waging was against sexual predators on Twitter and TV but the star put his crusade on the backburner during a night out with wife Courtney Anne Mitchell Saturday.

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Derick Dillard says Jazz Jennings is being used for agenda

The initial issue between the TLC stars began three months back, when Dillard dubbed Jenning's show 'an oxymoron' as a 'reality show which follows a non-reality.'

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Robin Wright at event after co-star Kevin Spacey scandal

The 51-year-old actress looked stunning for the debut as it's reported that showrunners for her hit show are scrambling to rewrite the sixth season after sexual assault allegations against Kevin.

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Justin Bieber Selena Gomez keeping relationship 'low-key'

Selena Gomez, 25, and Justin Bieber, 23, have reportedly agreed to scale back on public displays of affection after rekindling their romance, according to PEOPLE magazine.

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Elvis and Priscilla Presley's divorce paper up for auction

The iconic rocker, then 32, married his 21-year-old bride in 1967 but t they split in February, 1972, The divorce papers, up for auction in the UK, have a pre-sale estimate of $26,318 to $32,898.

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Sheet Pan Turkey Dinner Recipe

Thanksgiving just got a little easier with this sheet pan turkey dinner featuring juicy turkey breast, classic stuffing, crispy-creamy potatoes, and blistered beans. So nice you'll want it twice!

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Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.

Fill your life with stories to tell, not stuff to show.

The simplicity/minimalism movement is a beautiful community. And I enjoy any opportunity to promote writing that encourages people to live more by owning less.

So fix yourself a nice warm cup of coffee or tea. Find a quiet moment this weekend. And enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today.

What I’ve Learned After One Year of Tiny House Living | Love Liberty Shelter by Liberty. The truth is, this past year of tiny house living has packed quite a punch in surprise, discomfort, upending old notions . . . and somehow, it has also ushered in a new breakthrough in living.

I Wore a Black Dress Every Day For a Week — And It Changed How I Look At My Closet | This Is Insider by Lindsay Mack. The basic idea is that uniforms allow you to spend less time and effort putting together outfits, so you have more resources for the other areas in your life.

To Cure Affluenza, We Have To Be Satisfied With The Stuff We Already Own | The Guardian by Richard Denniss. We have been trained to love the thrill of buying new stuff. We love things not for their material function, but for the symbolic act of acquiring and possessing them.

Wellbeing Enhanced More By Places Than Objects, Study Finds | The Guardian by Caroline Davies. Research using brain scans finds people experience feelings of contentment from places more than from objects such as photographs or wedding rings.

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Jenny McCarthy and Eva LaRue accuse Steven Seagal

Jenny McCarthy first reported the story to Movieline in 1998 saying Seagal requested she take her clothes off during the audition for a part in Under Siege 2.

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Former Faith No More singer Chuck Mosley dies at age 57

Chuck Mosley, who was the lead singer of alt-metal band Faith No More has passed away at the age of 57. The vocalist pioneered the rap-rock genre and was instrumental in crafting the group's 1987

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Wheels: Cars Lose the Spare Tire for a Leaner Ride, but It Could Cost You

Full-size spares gave way to space-saving “doughnuts,” but now carmakers may provide only the tools for a quick, do-it-yourself fix.

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Friday Finds: 11.10.17

It's the weekend! Time for some fun Friday Finds distraction links >_<<br>
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Ashley Judd details history of sexual abuse in New York

The 49-year-old actress detailed a somber history of sexual abuse after she received the HOPE award for Depression Advocacy at the Foundation's luncheon in New York on Wednesday.

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West move into $20m mansion

The backyard is a mass of dust and dirt with construction vans and even a mobile office planted where a lawn and flowers should be. The pool is just a slab of concrete right now.

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Waymo’s Autonomous Cars Cut Out Human Drivers in Road Tests

The Alphabet unit says it expects to allow passengers to ride in truly driverless cars in its tests within the next few months.

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Christopher Plummer replaces Kevin Spacey in Getty movie

The actor, 58, has been written out of the film in a bold move by director Ridley Scott in the wake of multiple sexual assault allegations.

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Scott Disick fumes 'fake' Kourtney banned him from party

In a teaser for Sunday's Keeping Up With The Kardashians the bad boy of E! whines about how Kourtney most likely was the person who got him banned from Khloe's birthday party.

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Jennifer Garner arrives on LA set of new action movie

Ben slipped back into drinking around the time of the Emmys in September. 'Ben reached a breaking point,' a source revealed to the site. 'He knew he was spiraling and was unhappy.'

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Insolvency Practitioners And Their Roles

An insolvency practitioner is a person authorized and licensed to act in connection with an individual, a company or a partnership that is insolvent. In many cases, insolvency practitioners are specialists in accounting firms or accountants.

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Hiring an Ideal Insolvency Practitioner

Business insolvency can be a very stressful and messy situation regardless of whether it has to do with a limited company, a partnership or a sole trader. When you choose a great IP, you can bring great changes into your business, regardless of how bad the situation really is. It can also affect the cost and the outcome of the matters that you are dealing with when a professional is working to make things better for you.

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Mila Kunis sparks furor with Planned Parenthood donation

The Jim Beam spokesperson told Conan O'Brien she anonymously sends a donation in the name of the Vice President of the United States because she disagrees with his policies.

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Kanye West intensifies feud with Jay Z with streaming move

His relations with old friend Jay Z seem to be at an all-time low. But they could be set to sink even further as it has emerged Kanye West has moved to set up a rival streaming service to Tidal

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Dr Phil on Forbes list of world’s highest paid TV hosts

First place goes to Dr Phil, who earned $79 million last year thanks to his eponymous daytime talk show as well as his executive producing credits on DailyMail TV.

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Adam Levine reveals the gender of baby

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo are expecting a second child. And when stopping by the Ellen DeGeneres show on Tuesday, the singer revealed what the gender will be.

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Sia posts nude photo of herself

Sia took a proactive approach on Monday after learning nude photos of herself were being sold.  The hitmaker shared a message online accompanied by a blurry shot of herself nude.

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Meek Mill sent to prison for violating parole terms

He was skating on thin ice after being found to have violated the terms of his parole on drug dealing and gun possession charges on multiple occasions.

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On the Other Side of the Door

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." - Milton Berle Not too long ago, I wrote an article about why you shouldn't start a nonprofit. My point in the piece was that too often, people have great intentions for social good in their community, but there are broader implications for those who want to start a charity to consider.

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The Single Ingredient Necessary for a High-Performing Team

Several years ago, Pepsico introduced a concept within its global company called "Performance with Purpose." It was the brain-child of then CEO, Indra Nooyi. The shift was intended to meld the long-term success of the company and ingrain sustainability.

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Marilyn Manson points gun at San Bernardino audience

The concert took place about ten miles from the scene of the terrorist shooting in which 14 were murdered two years ago.

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Kris Jenner looks like Kim Kardashian with blonde locks

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have a lot in common: they both like the spotlight and are hyper ambitious. But they have never looked much alike.

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BMW Recalls Roughly a Million Vehicles at Risk of Catching Fire

The recalls include several 3 Series models and various BMWs with six-cylinder engines.

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Authentic Instant Pot Pho Recipe

Food, family, and pho. Also, the easiest authentic Instant Pot pho recipe around, probably. Make pho at home in under an hour.

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Tyrese Gibson says Will Smith gave $5M for custody battle

It pays to have friends in high places.

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Let Go of What Was to Make Space for What Will Be

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress.

We are afraid to let go for different reasons.

For one daughter of mine, her eclectic collection of books helps inform her identity. My husband, on the other hand, grew up in poverty and fear of lack can compel him to gather and hoard. Personally, I find myself afraid to let go because I struggle to trust that there is yet more goodness and beauty to come my way.

But I know I must let go of what was to make space for what will be.

Organization and order come naturally to me. I maintain a minimalist wardrobe, resist the pull of busy, and release habits or belongings that no longer merit space in my life. My challenge with letting go is emotional, not physical.

As I give away the favorite storybooks and games and buckets of Legos that marked my years as mama of little people, what I’m really letting go of is a beautiful season of life where I knew my role, was good at it, and felt needed. That was my dream—to build a nest and raise family. As my kids grow up and leave home, I’m shocked at the unexpected grief mixed with hope. Sometimes I want just a few days more to hug their little bodies tight. Fear tells me it will never again be as sweet as this.

Though I ache, I let go of what was to make space for what will be.

I am learning to coexist with discomfort and take action anyway so I can do the work to which I am called in this new season. But after years of numbing and running and wrestling with anxiety that incapacitates, this is hard work, emotional work, and sometimes I want to quit because even at 46 growing up is hard to do. Fear whispers I will fail anyway so it’s better not to try.

I challenge fear with truth and let go of who I was to make space for who I choose to be.

Each day I practice loving with less judgment, meeting people where they’re at. I notice my tendency toward impatience and frustration, and remind myself to take a breath and trust the journey. Instead of stepping into each day with a rigid agenda, I show up with curiosity. Fear warns that if I don’t control tightly, I will miss out or fall behind.

But I’ve opted out of the race, so I loosen my grip on what I think should be to make space for joyful possibility.

Doing the hard work of digging into the muck, hands dirtied, unhurried, to unearth what it is that draws me to hold on tight for dear life is the first step to letting go. It is only in this messy, uncomfortable place that I begin to untangle the roots of my fear and find my way to freedom. Slowly. Surely.

It is here that I identify my own compelling reason to let go of what was to make space for what will be.

The only way to true growth is through.

And if we are not careful we can fool ourselves into thinking we are doing the deeper work while we sleepily traipse along someone else’s path. We must find a way to quiet the noise, for there’s no replacement for living open heart, quiet mind. If we run from the inner work, disappointment tends to follow.

She is an excellent rule follower and with a surge of energy and stamina creates a fall capsule wardrobe, declutters her home and life, only to have the stuff, the busyness and the overwhelm creep back in slowly and stealthily. She didn’t get to the root of her issue.

He lives in shame because even though he faithfully devours the simple-living books and blog posts and knows his current life pace is unsustainable, still he struggles to find momentum to slow down. He hasn’t identified his own compelling reason to initiate purposeful and lasting change.

You jump wholeheartedly onto the minimalist train and conform well but because you haven’t spent the time to gain clarity around what you truly want or who you are, you still feel as sad or lonely or unfilled as before. You forgot along the way that we are each knit-together uniquely and in order to live aligned with your mission, your life will, by necessity, look different from mine.

We must do the inner work.

Only then can we shake off the unessential, eliminate, reduce. Craft a life that is uncluttered and rich with purpose. A life with room to breathe so that we are freed up to share our voice and gifts. Whatever the excess that overstuffs our life we are served by getting honest about why we hold on tight.

This is the way to freedom.

Once we’ve done the inner work, we let go of what was to make space for what will be.

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Krista is a stubborn questioner, honest storyteller, and Joyful Living Educator. Her mission is to help women live unshackled lives of purpose, health, and joy. Connect with her at A Life in Progress or on Facebook.

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