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Why I’m not working the DNC. In our business, we have been preparing our clients for the eventualities of protest and random active violence, as the summer gets going, the shootings follow suit. Preparation and awareness are the key, but once things are there, it’s nearly impossible to adjust quickly, as it’s just too late. Taking the six or twelve months beforehand to prepare for what’s already happening, is what works. Trying to do so the week or two before a national convention, during war protests, and then throwing in the out of control violence, and you’ve missed your opportunity. Progressive ideals are great on paper, but they do not work pragmatically. A balance of enforcement with opportunities is what works. Unfortunately, for the 103+ people that were either killed or shot this weekend, it’s a little late for them. The false & naive promises from the City government are being shown to be just that, and clearly.

https://lnkd.in/eCzhjbmD LINES have so many different meanings whether we see them starting lines finish lines or in between the lines…but what DOES THE LINE mean for you right now? #lines #boundaries #thecaringcatalyst

THE FIRST ROAD TESTS ARE DONE. Click below to learn how an early Fox body handles on the street with a basic, old-school performance suspension... https://lnkd.in/gNrgxS8c

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"Join or Die" might be the most crucial film you'll watch because it confronts the alarming decline in civic engagement—a trend that threatens the very foundation of our democracy. If we don't take immediate action to reverse this trend, our communities, freedoms, and future are at grave risk. This film is a call to arms, urging us to reconnect with our civic duties before it's too late. But beyond the warning, "Join or Die" also reveals the profound benefits of joining and participating in civic life. By re-engaging with our communities, we don't just preserve democracy; we enrich our lives, build stronger, more resilient neighborhoods, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Civic engagement fosters a sense of belonging, purpose, and shared responsibility, making our societies healthier and more vibrant. Watching this film isn't just about understanding the problem—it's about embracing the solution. #civicengagement #Rotary #BuildingCommunityThroughFUN

If you could turn back the hands of time! That annual event occurs this weekend. Two downsides: 1) You can only turn back time one hour. 2) You cannot change any previously occurred events during that hour. https://lnkd.in/gwWKR3vT

If you've watched our eight-bell videos, you may have noticed that Carla and I hold our handbells in different ways. The handbell terminology is that she's using "British four-in-hand", while I'm using "American four-in-hand", which is also known as "ring and knock". The difference will always be there, because we each are sticking with what we learned long ago as new ringers; switching styles would be very, very difficult, because what each of us do has become to automatic. Four-in-hand (abbreviated "4iH") really is a bit of a misnomer, since it really is four bells in two hands, not four bells in each hand (or one hand). Somewhere along the line, the present term stuck, and so we just use it without questioning it, since no one worries (much) about whether the term fits its meaning. American 4iH is called "ring and knock", because one bell is played the same way you'd play it if you just one bell in your hand - that's the "ring" bell. The other is turned 90º so that its clapper direction is perpendicular to the other bell; newbie 4iHers are often told that they play that bell as if they're knocking on a door. The reason for the 90º rotation is to "orthogonalize" (separate) the ringing directions of the two bells so that they can be controlled independently. When the crossed bells are laid on a surface, the top one ("primary") is the "ring" bells and the bottom one ("secondary") is the "knock" bell. British 4iH also sets up with the same sort of perpendicularity, except that the secondary is the "ring" bell and the primary is played with an inward motion. Carla's written a wonderful article on the subject which I encourage you to check out. Suffice it to say, however, that the different setups are enough to make our individual ringing appearances somewhat different. https://lnkd.in/gyXuGW4V Take a look! https://lnkd.in/gBtTk9C4

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Resistance in Focus: The Battle of Cable Street Welcome to A Radical Guide’s new series, “Resistance in Focus,” where we bring you quick takes on pivotal moments in the history of resistance and str... Read more- https://lnkd.in/gCC7Cpy4

THANKS FOR THE REMIDER MR. SETH GODIN -I need time to inhale my affirmative #songlyrics Houdini #dualipa & houdini #Eminem #Adele would prefer my songlyrics, #ABBA ? #HOUDINI by Catalina Kothe, Europe Verse 1: In a world where the noise never fades, Distractions hit me in waves, so many charades. From the buzz of my phone to the chime of the bell, I’m caught in the current where focus can’t dwell. Pre-Chorus: I can buy the loud, the flashy, the bright, But the quiet of focus takes a deeper fight. It’s a struggle, a grind, a journey so vast, Where distractions are fleeting, but focus will last. Chorus: Focus versus distraction, it’s a battle of time, Where the world tries to pull me away from the climb. Distraction’s expensive, it costs me my soul, But focus is labor, it’s patience, it’s goal. In the chaos and clutter, I’ll find my own track, Turn away from the noise, and never look back. Verse 2: Every beep and each blip pulls me further away, From the dreams and the visions I chase every day. It’s a balancing act, between noise and my drive, Focus needs nurturing to truly come alive. Pre-Chorus: I can buy the noise, it's cheap and it’s loud, But focus is a treasure buried deep in the crowd. It takes work and patience, a heart that’s so true, To sift through the chaos and make my dreams new. Chorus: Focus versus distraction, it’s a battle of time, Where the world tries to pull me away from the climb. Distraction’s expensive, it costs me my soul, But focus is labor, it’s patience, it’s goal. In the chaos and clutter, I’ll find my own track, Turn away from the noise, and never look back. Bridge: In the still of the morning, when the world is asleep, I’ll find strength in my focus, let my ambitions creep. The noise will be fleeting, it will come and then go, But the power of focus will help me to grow. Chorus: Focus versus distraction, it’s a battle of time, Where the world tries to pull me away from the climb. Distraction’s expensive, it costs me my soul, But focus is labor, it’s patience, it’s goal. In the chaos and clutter, I’ll find my own track, Turn away from the noise, and never look back. Outro: So I’ll choose my path wisely, let my heart be my guide, In a world full of noise, let my focus reside. Distraction is plenty, but focus is gold, In the dance of my dreams, I’ll let my story unfold. #CatalinaKothe @IMAGINATIVE TEXT AGENT