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Thought leadership is a term that is often misused or misunderstood, so expert Neil Dhillon has advice for those who are considering developing and marketing content that concerns this growing field. "Thought leadership is often categorized as content that influences an industry," says Dhillon, "but practically speaking it is much more than that. True practitioners of thought leadership recognize that the ability to influence others is a responsibility as well as a gift and take their jobs very seriously."

Changes to the Immigration Rules made several years ago will come into effect from 2016, when Tier 2 migrants applying for settlement at the end of five years will need to be earning a minimum of £35,000 per year. This is expected to affect the NHS as many of its nurses are from outside the EU, according to the Royal College of Nursing. Nurses are paid considerably less than £35,000 which is why many are concerned at the changes and other lower-earning workers will also see their possibility of arrival restricted. Therefore, it is essential that those who may be affected by the changes seek the appropriate legal support.

A just-published book by a children's literature writer, Serenity Anderson, Beautiful Is Black deals with equality, self-esteem, uniqueness, bullying and acceptance. The book aims to improve self-esteem in children, encourage tolerance, and heighten morale.

A just-published book by a children's literature writer, Serenity Anderson, Beautiful Is Black deals with equality, self-esteem, uniqueness, bullying and acceptance. The book aims to improve self-esteem in children, encourage tolerance, and heighten morale.

According to new research from Mintel's British Lifestyles Report which observes consumer activity, UK shoppers have made significant cuts to their spending over the last year. Much of this activity appears to be directed towards saving money for larger expenses later – such as a holiday. One area in which shoppers are spending less is leisure and entertainment – with spending cut by 34%. This emphasizes that despite 2014 marking the fastest rate of economic growth since 2007; consumers are keeping up the money-savvy shopping habits they probably acquired in the earlier down-turn.

The society of today is a lot more demanding then it was a few years ago. Even though Australia is a safe country to live in and there be rare cases of criminal offenses against peaceful citizens, one can never be too sure when a convict attacks and causes irreparable damage. Children in Brisbane must be able to defend themselves against people may physically harm them. Regardless of whether the threat comes from a school bully or a criminal with a gun, children must be able to know how to keep their mind alert and to neutralize the threat by safest means possible.

Since a new school year has started, many parents have also started looking for after school activities for kids that provide kids a safe, nurturing and educational environment for kids that supplement a child's development needs while providing fun and enjoyment at the same time. This might seem like a tall order to fill but many after school activities for kids such as the one provided by Focus Martial Arts Brisbane, are providing just the services parent need. Focus Martial Arts most recent article shares the best after school activities program in Brisbane selection tips.

Focus Martial Arts Brisbane offers martial arts training for school going kids. Parents in Brisbane's suburbs are very happy with their kids going to Focus Martial Arts for karate, taekwondo, self defense and karate training and education. There is a certain discipline and sense of security attached when children of young age learn about defending themselves against potential offenders.

The selection of the Karate Academy plays an important role in how well a child learns and responds to the teachings. It is the job of a Karate Academy to provide a supportive and nurturing environment so that children thrive, learn and develop under the watchful guidance of their Karate Teacher. Focus Martial Arts Brisbane Karate Centre has recently published an informative article to educate readers about the various factors they must consider before choosing a Karate academy for their kids.

According to the CDC, one in five women are sexually assaulted while in college, and many question how many assaults go unreported. The fact is clear millions of young women are at risk and must make empowering choices for themselves and others. Across the nation, states including New York and Texas, are introducing legislation specifically for implementing sexual assault policies on college campuses. Author Lacey C. Clark! is committed to changing the culture for young women and adds to the solutions with her new book, Phenomenally U: A Young Woman's Guide to Being Safe, Smart, and Successful in College. Phenomenally U empowers pre-college and college women to make smart choices, practice self-respect and self -love via the eight S's of Phenomenally U for success.

Detours Travel, the Gay Adventure Tour Operator has announced they are launching a 5th destination with 12-day group trips starting in Spain in May 2016. The new destination will give their loyal customers more adventure holiday destinations to choose from.

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When John Berry moved to Nashville with his family, he was looking forward to making new music. What he wasn't expecting was the flood of inspiration he would find in Music City. Eager to get into the studio so he could put the music into the hands of waiting fans, John turned to Kickstarter to raise the funds to produce the new independent record.

Filmmaker Joshua B. Power, has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds for his newest project:  Dr. Who - Dimensions,  a FanFilm series based on the popular Dr. Who franchise.  The BBC will not allow this series to air on the Internet, but Power has launched an IndieGoGo campaign to raise funds for production for a direct to DVD campaign for private viewing; which he is allowed to do, contributions towards production of this series will receive an EXCLUSIVE FREE copy of Doctor Who - Dimensions DVD.

James Barbour, a noted singer, actor and Broadway star, discusses exactly how he came to make choices in his career and to pursue the paths that led him to his current success. He also talks about the people who have supported him and his upcoming talk shows with a number of interesting guests from New York.

Goprayer.com has recently published a new powerful prayer guide. The prayer guide can be invaluable for those people who want to learn how to pray effectively. Practicing prayers provides families, individuals and churches practical tools and spiritual insights to deepen and widen their experiences in prayer. For people seeking for deep connection with God, the prayer guide provided at Goprayer.com can effectively help in connecting to Christ.

Set for release in August of 2015, Get Your Girl Back is a book intended to spark a movement for women to recall their passion and potential and pair it with their wisdom and experience to achieve a more fulfilling future. This is the third book from author Traci Bild who preaches, "you are what you think you are."

Shawn Deehan's international security company, Global Dynamic Security, offers custom security solutions for unique security problems. The company's flagship product, The New and Revolutionary GDS Tactical K9 Bomb Detection Program, is the best in the world. This program has been scientifically and specifically designed to prevent and combat terrorist attacks as a proactive, offensive asset. These Bomb Detection Super Dogs can go out and find the bad guys, the bomb factories and the weapon's caches before terrorists can strike! GDS proves every day on the training field that their Tactical K9 Bomb Detection Dogs are much more sensitive to odor, much faster, more accurate, more reliable and more versatile than any other detection dogs in the world! Experts retired from the FBI, CIA, Special Operations and Law Enforcement have all declared The GDS Tactical K9 Bomb Detection Method to be the best they have ever seen and the most effective new asset to fight the war against Terrorism yet!

According to recent figures released by the NHS, stress accounts for up to 40% of cases of workplace illness every year in the UK. Much of this stress is attributed to change – such as an employee being placed in a new role, facing a heavier workload or being placed in an environment they are unaccustomed to. This confirms that many people believe there is a link between stress and change within the workplace.

According to recent research released by Talent Smart, 90% of top achievers hold a high level of emotional intelligence. This means that they are individuals who can actively identify their emotions as they experience them and are therefore able to rationalize their responses and thereby allow for self-improvement. In turn, having emotional intelligence is an increasingly valued asset in the workplace and seen as central to personal growth.

Genghis Phone has recently launched his new title, "THE BURMESE GIRL AND THE BANGKOK MADNESS". This is the first book of the series "Burmese Revolutionary Days", which is wonderfully reviewed by the readers.

Individuals who have long harbored a curiosity about lucid dreaming can now access all the information they need, following the launch of the new website, Lucid Dreaming Demystified.

Starting on July 31, the 5 Star Woman Tour will bring together some of the region's most elite influencers for a two-day conference designed to help women excel in business and ministry in order to affect widespread change. The Chicago conference marks the first leg of the conference's five-city tour.

An Honorary Flyover is a flight by one or several planes in formation honoring a military veteran at a memorial or funeral service.  The Liberty and Honor Foundation has the stated goal of purchasing and maintaining a fleet of Titan T-51 replica aircraft so that veterans in any region of the United States can be honored in this way.  Any funeral or memorial for veterans of the Marines, Army, Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard are eligible.

The GO- DJ awards are set for Monday, July 20th. The hip hop award show is in its sophomore year and will bring together the Houston community, celebrities, and notable entertainers and musicians. Stars from Houston's dynamic music scene and nationally recognized hip hop artists are scheduled to hit the red carpet before participating in what is now known as the "IT" entertainment event on both a local and national scale.