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Something which I have noticed in the last decade, between the age of 30 and 40, is just how safe I have become, always looking out for things that may go wrong or identifying and focusing on risks. Whilst this is a part of getting older and an indication that we are learning from the mistakes we make in life, it is essential that we don’t become so risk averse that we lose our adventurous spirit. I have been taking steps to remedy this in the last year or so, alongside my good friend Stacey Tokunaga, who most certainly doesn’t have the same issue. Stacey is an avid rock climber, kayaker, runner and generally a very adventurous spirit and I have been fortunate to have her in my corner, to keep me from becoming to ‘safe’ and boring. If you want to stay adventurous as you get older, here are some tips.

Conquering Fear

They say that kids are fearless but I have found that this isn’t the case, the reason why they are reckless is a lack of understanding what they are doing and that is why they don’t have fear to begin with. Where kids and young adults are impressive however is in their willingness to overcome and conquer fear, and this is what we need to get back to as we get older. The knowledge that things can and do go wrong is what provides us with the fear, but if we give into it, we slowly erode that adventurous spirit that makes us who we are. Calculated risks are very different from risks, and once you understand the difference, identify the fear and overcome it, that is when you’ll get that spirit back.

Saying Yes

As we move through life we can become a victim of the stresses and responsibility that we have as adults and we also become very used to putting up obstacles and saying no to things. The more that we do this however, the more that we alienate ourselves from friends and family, as well as alienating us from who we are. My relationship with Stacey for example began to drift for many years as a result of this, her inviting me on some cool trips and me saying no because of work, or family or any other reason. The truth was I was saying no without reason, simply because I thought that I had stuff to do. This killed my adventurous spirit and it is the reason why now I am very much a yes man.

Ignoring People

Society has many ridiculous rules in place which can have a huge impact on how we live our lives and what we do for fun. They say that when you are 30 or 40 you soul be settled down and living a quiet life, or that certain you shouldn’t be doing certain activities after a particular age. The more that we buy into these nonsense rules the more we will chip away at that adventurous spirit. Ignore the naysayers and do what you want, regardless of how old you are.

 

There is no greater sight for a Spurs fan like myself and my podcast partner Bharat Bhise than to see Arsenal struggling and the last 12 months have helped to really take the shine off our own poor form. Bharat and I were talking last week about how we’d love to see Unai Emery stay in a job, as they are terrible with him in charge. Unfortunately however, this is football and decisions are made in a heartbeat, with nobody given much time to turn things around. Emery has been a disaster since he took over at the club and not even their arrival at the Europa League final is enough to paper over the cracks, and here is where it has gone wrong for the Spaniard.

Playing it Out

The overriding feeling with Emery is that he is utterly resistant to change and he doesn’t seem to be able to realize when there is something seriously wrong. A perfect example of this can be seen from his insistence that Arsenal play out from the back from goal kicks, a tactic which has caused them far too many headaches and goal opportunities to keep count of. Emery has players like Sokratis who are not ball playing defenders and defensive midfielders who don’t want to receive the ball, nonetheless he continues with this absurd strategy and they pay every single time.

Player Management

One of the keys to managing a football club is managing the players, and simply put Emery just can’t do it. His handling of the Mesut Ozil situation has been ridiculous, his management of new players like Pepe and Tierney just as absurd and the way he acted following the Granit Xhaka incident just highlighted how unable he is to properly manage players in the dressing room.

Setting Up

Arsenal are for all intents and purposes a top 6 club and a club which should be pushing for top 4, quite why Emery sees the need to set them up as though they were a relegation club is beyond everyone. Emery plays at home against lesser teams and sets up with back four and two defensive midfielders, a bizarre strategy which shows the fear that he has about losing games, this fear then cripples him and his side’s chances.

Substitutions

Finally it has been Emery[’s subs that have had many people scratching their heads, leaving Lacazette on the bench in favor of Torreira when they are chasing the game, bringing Pepe on for Guendouzi when they need to protect a lead, not to mention his strange half time substitutions which he enjoys making. All of this points to the fact that the Spaniard doesn’t know his players and that he has lost all tactical nous which many thought that he had when he was back in Sevilla.

As much as Bharat and I would love Emery to stay and take Arsenal right down the bottom, it looks like he will in fact be on the way out the door very soon indeed.

Each year my friend Menos Hiras and I go on an annual road trip, a tradition that started when we were both in our early 20s and has been going on now for almost 2 decades. Throughout the years other people have come on the trip with us too and these trips have really helped Menos and I to create some great memories. We have discovered over the years that the key to a great road trip is not necessarily the destination or the journey itself, but rather the music that you play as you are on the road. Music has the power to completely change your mood, it can enhance certain experiences and it is absolutely essential for any road trip. Menos and I usually take turns being DJ, and I love to put together playlists for the trip ahead of time. If you are taking a road trip and want to plan an awesome playlist, here is how to do it.

Playing For The People

Remember that any music which is played in the car should be for everyone to enjoy, there is nothing worse than someone playing music you don’t like over and over, when there is nowhere to go. With this in mind think of what your friends and family like, this doesn’t have to be music that they know, just music which they are going to really enjoy hearing. On that point don’t be afraid to play new music, this can help create memories attached to songs that people haven’t previously heard.

Stick to a Theme

I generally like to plan out 4 or 5 playlists a I use a different theme for each, an important aspect of any playlist. If the playlist is just a collection of random songs then you aren’t going to be able to create a mood in the car, which is why music is so important on road trips. No matter if it is sad music, country music, upbeat songs, hip hop or any other theme that you can think of, be sure that you keep that theme throughout the entire playlist.

Location

Think about where you are going is also a great way to put your playlists together and it can also give people in the car a better sense of their journey. For example Menos and I went down to California last year and I put together 2 playlists of pure Californian music from the Beach Boys and surfer rock to some smooth West Coast rap. If you are heading somewhere which has a musical identity then you can tap into this to make a greta playlist for your trip.

Length

For me a playlists shouldn’t be any longer than 20 songs, any more than this and people may get bored with it, or bored with the style of the music. Keep the playlists short but make multiple lists for the best experience when you are on the journey.

 

Engineering is currently the most commonly chosen major amongst college students throughout the USA and it is a field which is attracting more and more people each year. Once you have the foundation of engineering you will have to select a branch of engineering in which to specialize, and there are many to choose from. We spoke with Adam Ferrari, engineering expert about what should influence the choice that you make and what branches are available to you once you have finished your college education. In terms of which to choose, this will come down to your own skills and passions, and here are the top 5 fields of engineering which are being chosen at the moment.

Civil Engineering

Civil engineering focuses on the design, maintenance and construction of almost everything that you see around you. From bridges to highways, buildings to parks, civil engineers are the ones building everything around us. Within civil engineering there are fields such as environmental engineering, architecture, structural engineering, mining engineering, utility and transport.

Electrical Engineering

This field of engineering is centered on the study and the application electronics, electromagnetism and electricity in general. Within this particular branch of engineering are disciplines such as computer engineering, both in the development of software and hardware, as well as power, optical and electronic engineering, working within telecommunications and digital electronics.

Mechanical Engineering

This particular engineering field is about the design, research and analysis of mechanical power and heat, which is used in the operation of mechanical systems and machinery. Once again there are many specific fields within this branch of engineering such as thermal, vehicle, power plant, energy and manufacturing engineering.

Aerospace Engineering

Engineers who work within aerospace deal with the design and development of aeronautic systems which are used by air traffic control, as well as focusing on the design, the construction and the maintenance of all aircraft from space vehicles to planes and helicopters. This is a branch of engineering which is at the cutting edge of technology and it requires a great deal of passion as well as high levels of intellect in both engineering and the theories and principles of aerospace.

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering is about the application of biological, physical and chemical sciences to provide solutions. This is a broad field and within this you can opt to focus on bimolecular engineering which is used in genetics and immunology, materials engineering which focuses on the production of raw materials to be used in industry, process engineering which will focus on areas like petroleum, textiles and paper, as well as molecular engineering which lays heavy focus on the production of drugs and medicines for pharma companies.

As you can see there are a greta number of fields which you can specialize in and within those fields there are even more specific branches which you may decide is the perfect option for you. Consider what you enjoy and what you are good at before deciding.

In the state of New Mexico the name David Serna attorney at law is synonymous with being the very best in the business when it comes to criminal defense. The fact that David is so widely respected and held in such high regard is even more impressive given that New Mexico is rich in high quality and talented legal professionals. To me however, he is just David, the kid who I went to school with and a friend who I have had for over 30 years. I was speaking to David recently about what someone can do to get themselves the best lawyer if they have been charged with a crime, and here was the advice which he gave.

Specialist

Not all criminal defense lawyers are the same and each one will have their own specialization. For example if you have been charged with a DUI or a DWI, there will be lawyers who focus specifically on road-based crimes. In this situation a lawyer who specializes in assaults and violent crimes may not be able to give you the very best service for your specific case. When searching for a criminal defense attorney, focus first on those with the specialization which you need.

Reputation

As David has proved throughout his career, a strong reputation as a criminal defense attorney is tough to earn. Much of the reason for this is that it can often be more challenging to prove that someone didn’t do something in the face of mounting evidence, that to convince the judge and jury that they have done something. It is for this reason why you must make sure that you are dedicated to finding a lawyer who has a solid track record with cases like yours. You can find this information on the BAR website for your individual state.

Meetings

Once you have found a legal team who focus on cases like yours and they have a solid reputation of success, you need too arrange a meeting with them to discuss your case. It is not important that a defense lawyer believes your guilt or your innocence, that is not how they operate. What is important is that they give you confidence, that they are convinced that they can build a strong case for you and that they exude professionalism. Good lawyers know the basics off the top of their head, they should be confident in what they can do and they should also make you feel like they are going too do all that they can for you.

Pricing

The very best lawyers cost the most money but that is not to say that the most expensive lawyers are the best. When it comes to pricing you need to find the best that you can afford, providing that they have a great track record and that they specialize in cases such as yours. The payment plan should be clear and transparent with no hidden or additional costs included.

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My colleague Bogoljub Karic and I spend our days arguing about everything musical from which songs are better than others, who the best singers are, who wrote the best songs and most importantly, who are the best band of all time. This is something which I feel very strongly about, as does Bogoljub admittedly, and it is the one area of music where we both agree. To us there is no better band to have ever existed than the Beatles, and here is exactly why the Fab Four are, and always will be the absolute best.

All Genres

It is actually difficult to categorize what the Beatles really were, many like to call them pop of course, given the music which they created when the first arrived on the scene. In actual fact the Beatles never restricted themselves to a certain sound, they have songs which are pop like She Loves You, the have rock songs like Revolution, early metal songs like Helter Skelter, as well as songs which incorporate funk, folk, psychedelia and even EDM. Drum and bass, trip-hop and house music weren’t even a thing before the Beatles created songs like Tomorrow Never Knows. These guys did it all.

Unshackled

So many bands are instantly pigeon-holed and that means that they have to stay in their lane for most of their career, in order to avoid using the fame that they have created. The Beatles however started off as a boy band and then went on to spend their careers experimenting with just about every style and genre, whilst still maintaining their success. The point here is that whilst the music industry was different back then, the public trusted the Beatles, they knew that no matter what came from their album, the boys would deliver it with aplomb, which they did throughout their careers.

Duration

Despite the phenomenal impact which they have had on the World, it is easy to remember that the Beatles were together for just 8 years from ’62 to ’70. If you take a look at what other bands throughout history have achieved in their first 8 years, you’ll see that nobody comes close to turning out the volume of the quality of what those boys from Liverpool were able to do.

Something For Everyone

Music fans find the Beatles music absolutely infectious and will play it for hours, beyond this though, musical experts have spend hours upon hours poring over the Beatles chord progressions, melody, rhythmic arrangement and lyrical content, in some cases studying how they put these masterpieces together. The Beatles have made songs and music which show an understanding of exactly what music is, they could create pop classics with sophisticated music production, not just with a cool hook.

If you look at the level of music which they created then you will see that no other band comes close to the boys from Liverpool, the greatest that have ever done it.

 

 

If you have your heart set on traveling the world, learning about different cultures and exploring the natural beauty which the world has to offer, continue reading to discover 6 more reasons to travel the world.

Why You Should Travel the World:

1. To challenge your belives and set ways of thinking – You won’t discover how much your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings have been influenced by the country you were born in and your cultural background until you start traveling to far-flung countries. As the more time that you spend in foreign countries, the sooner you’ll start to realize how your own behavior and thoughts have been impacted by your country and background. The good news is that once you’re aware of your home’s influence on your way of thinking, you’ll be able to challenge yourself to broaden your mind and to be more empathetic to other individuals ways of thinking. As there are always new lessons to learn when you travel on a regular basis.

2. To become a more confident individual – If you take trips as a solo traveler you’ll learn how to push your comfort zone and to survive on your own in a foreign country. Which is incredibly useful as even when you’re at home, you’ll be able to use your newfound confidence to your advantage. So if you want to feel even more at home in your own skin, it’s well worth booking at least one solo trip each year.

3. To discover new life-long passions – By traveling the world you may discover that you have a passion for scuba diving, classic history, stand up boarding, horse riding, surfing, Italian cooking or Latin dance. So if you’d love to be exposed to new hobbies that you may continue to enjoy for the rest of your life, it’s definitely well worth continuing to travel the world. As in most cases, you’ll be able to continue pursuing a new hobby that you discovered on vacation when you get back home.

4. You never know who you might meet – One of the exciting aspects of travel is that you never know who you might meet on your next trip. You may make a foreign friend abroad or you may find the love of your life in another traveler who you bump into on your trip. Part of the real magic of traveling is getting to interact with new people, many of whom will go out of their way to ensure that your trip is as memorable as it can be.

5. Life is far too short to be spent in a single place – As the saying goes life is really too short to be spent in a single place. After all wouldn’t you like to see the Northern Lights and to see the Great Wall of China in person? 6. You’ll always have exciting stories to share Another benefit of being a life long traveler is that you’ll always have exciting stories to share with your friends, family members, and strangers.

So if you’ve been bitten by the travel bug, consider yourself lucky as it’s well worth making the most of your life and seeing as much of the world as possible.

 

 

If you’re still getting the hang of digital marketing, continue reading to discover a multitude of foolproof digital marketing tips to try out.

The Best Digital Marketing Tips:

1. Make sure that your business’ website is clean, modern and up to date -If it’s been five years since your business’ current website was designed, it’s a smart idea to have your business’ website redesigned so that it appeals to modern consumers. Remember that your business’ website is a direct reflection of your business’ level of professionalism and that potential new customers will be put off dealing with your business if you don’t have an attractive, modern website.

2. Ensure that there is a share button on each of your blog posts – One way to help your business’ blog posts to go viral is to place share buttons on each blog post. Which will allow your readers to instantly share any blog posts that they find interesting or useful with their friends and family members. In most cases share buttons will allow individuals to email a blog post to a friend’s email address or to share your blog post with their social network on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

3. Make sure to use your business’ full address on both your website and blog – The reason why it’s so crucial to feature your business’ address on your website and blog is to ensure that your website and blog have appropriate geotags. As an example, one of your geotags could be the city which your business is located in. If an individual completes a Google search for companies in your industry who are located in your city, your business’ website should feature in their search results.

4. Reach out to satisfied customers for positive reviews – It’s well worth encouraging your satisfied customers and clients to write rave reviews about your business as highly rated businesses now rank higher in search engine results. So it pays to encourage customers to leave positive reviews on your business. As an example, you might want to consider offering customers a percentage discount off their next purchase if they leave a five-star review on your chosen review platform.

5. Research the origin of popular hashtags before jumping on the bandwagon and using them – While important for your business to stay trendy and relevant in order to increase your customer base, don’t rush into using trendy hashtags. As the last thing that you want to do is to use a hashtag without understanding its origin. As a hashtag which you assumed was a bit of harmless fun may be offensive to members of your target audience and may result in online backlash against your business.

6. Respond to the comments which your customers leave on your social media accounts – If your target audience see that you regularly respond to your clients’ queries and issues, the perception of your company will quickly improve. So be sure to politely and professionally respond to any comments which may be left on your social media account’s walls.

Hopefully, you find all six digital tips useful in successfully marketing your business online and growing your business’ customer base.

 

 

If you’re a fan of philosoraptor memes, continue reading to discover a few fun facts about philosoraptor memes as well as a couple of funny memes that you might not have come across!

Philosoraptor Wikipedia: Everything you need to know about the philosoprator memes

1. The first philosoraptor meme originated in 2012 – The philosoraptor gained attention in 2012 when it was used in a popular meme about seemingly dumb questions individuals ask, on the internet, that are actually valid questions which are yet to be answered. Pilosoprator memes always feature the same cartoon image of a philosopher dinosaur whose pondering an unanswered question. The background of philosoraptor memes are usually green.

2. Examples of popular philosoraptor memes – One example of a typical philosoraptor meme has the text why doesn’t glue stick to the bottle? An example of a seemingly easy question, which is difficult to answer concisely and which many individuals genuinely wouldn’t know how to answer. Another example of an iconic philosoraptor meme which would be hard for most people to answer features the text “If a person was born death, then what language would they think in?”

3. Sometimes philosoraptor memes make statements about society – Sometimes philosoraptors poke fun at modern-day society. An example of which is a philosoraptor meme which features the text “What do hipsters become if hipsters become too mainstream?”. This meme makes fun of the fact that hipsters who claim that they value individuality and alternative thought, just care about following a popular movement and fitting in and are less edgy and individualistic than they claim to be. Another example of a philosoraptor meme which relates to modern-day society uses the text “Are there kids in Japan who are weird because they’re so into American culture?”. This meme refers to how it’s become increasingly popular for youths in the USA to become obsessed with elements of Japanese culture such as Japanese music and anime.

4. Philosoraptor memes sometimes involve well-known characters from movies, books, and TV series – Many viral philosoraptor memes involve well-known characters from a wide variety of blockbuster movies, books, and TV series. As an example, there is no shortage of Harry Potter themed philosoraptor memes. One of which poses the question “If Harry Potter takes place in England why do they still use inches and feet for measuring parchment?”. There are even popular philosoraptor memes which are based around Santa Claus. An example of which goes “If judging others is a sin, is Santa going to hell?” Even classic fairytales have served as inspiration for philosoraptor memes. An example of which ensures that readers will never think of the story of Cinderella in quite the same way. The meme in question has the text “If Cinderella’s shoe fits perfectly then why did it fall off?”. A question that you’ve probably never thought about but you’ll never be able to forget now.

5. You can now get a wide array of philosoraptor merchandise If you love philosoraptor memes you’re in luck as you can pick a wide variety of philosoraptor merchandise such as t-shirts, caps and mobile phone cases.

So what are you waiting for? There’s no time like the present to look up new philosoraptor memes or to try and come up with your own philosoraptor memes.

 

 

If your friends have started creating their very own Nike memes as a result of how Colin Kaepernick’s Nike ad, which features Kaepernick’s face with the classic Nike slogan ‘Just Do It’, as well as Kaepernick’s own quote ‘Believe in Something”.

Even if it means sacrificing everything, continue reading to discover how to make your own Nike meme.

Who is Colin Kaepernick and why did he feature in a Nike ad? If you’ve been hiding under a rock Colin Kaepernick is a professional US football player who made international headlines when he made the brave decision to kneel in protest, during the national anthem.

What was Kaepernick protesting against? Kaepernick’s made the decision to kneel to highlight and fight systematic racism in the US.

Why was Kaepernick’s decision so controversial? Public decision was on Kaepernick’s stance was divided, with some individuals such as the current US President Donald Trump, blaming Kaepernick for disrespecting the USA. While other individuals including a slew of celebrities and fellow athletes backed and supported Kaepernick’s decision to protest for a cause which was close to his heart.

Kaepernick’s Nike ad: Nike decided to support Kaepernick and his fight against systematic racism by reaching out to Kaepernick to offer him an advertising deal.

When Nike released its iconic Kapernick ad, individuals around the world raced to make their own Nike memes. Some individuals choose to make memes which supported Kaepernick’s stance while others choose to make meme’s in order to poke fun at the football player.

How to make your own Nike meme:

1. Choose a celebrity to use in your meme and come up with a playful caption – As an example, one meme creator used a photo of Donald Trump to create a meme and used the caption “Believe in Something. Even if you just made it up”. Which uses the first three words of Kaepernick’s Nike ad before making a joke about the fact that many people believe that Trump makes up his own rules on the spot to suit his needs. If you want to create a successful meme, it’s a great idea to choose a celebrity for your meme that hasn’t already been used in a Nike meme. As your meme will attract more attention if it’s original and isn’t a knock off of someone else’s idea.

2. Use an app or photo editing program to edit your chosen photograph – Once you’ve found an image of your chosen celebrity which is suitable, use an app or a photo editing program to crop your image around your celebrity’s head. Next, make sure to change the color of your photo to black and white so that your meme will resemble the original Colin Kaepernick Nike ad.

3. Share your meme on social media – Lastly, once you’ve created a funny Nike meme, you should share your Nike meme on your favorite social media sites, so that your friends will share it with their friends and family members. So what are you waiting for? Get on board the Nike meme trend and create your very own Nike meme. Who knows if you’re lucky your meme may go viral!