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Reprieve for locals in fight to save Byron Bay nude beach

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Reprieve for locals in fight to save Byron Bay nude beach

TLocals fighting to save a nude beach near Byron Bay have won a few months’ reprieve, with a looming shutdown pushed back until late June.

Tyagarah Beach was first designated a nudist bathing spot in 1998. At the time, Byron Shire Council officially declared the spot “clothing optional”.

But in a huge twist last year, a land survey revealed NSW Parks and Wildlife Service (NWPS) was the managing authority of the 800m stretch of shoreline, not the council.

In December, the NPWS told the Council it didn’t support the beach because its clothing-optional status “isn’t consistent with the values the reserve is managed under”.

Outraged locals petitioned and protested to save the beach. Last week, 150 naturists staged a naked protest on the beach (above) against the decision.

Last week, Byron Shire Council discussed the issue at a meeting. Councillors agreed their 1998 decision was redundant and Tyagarah Beach’s future was out of their hands.

Revoking the clothing-optional status would mean bathers who go nude would risk fines of up to $1100.

However, the council meeting heard that NPWS are delaying the shutdown for months to allow more community consultation.

The beach’s “clothing-optional” signage was to be removed by April 8. But there’s now a new deadline of June 30.

Greens councillor Duncan Dey told the meeting he supported nude bathing and Tyagarah Beach. He said locals had won the reprieve by speaking out.

“[NWPS] have agreed that they have to consult. It’s a good thing and the community has achieved that,” he said.

Local naturists campaign to save Tyagarah Beach

President of Byron Naturists, Bradley Benham, is glad to see the “abrupt and unilateral decision” to revoke Tyagarah’s clothing optional status paused.

“Openness, communication, and procedural fairness have been lacking until now,” he said.

Bradley said losing the region’s only clothing-optional beach over a “bureaucratic technicality” was devastating.

“This is the only legal nude beach for the people of the Northern Rivers,” he said.

“If Tyagarah goes, our nearest legal nude beach will be over six hours away, in Nelson Bay.

“It’s absurd that dog owners and their pets would then have five designated beaches in the Shire, while nudists and skinny-dippers would have none.”

Bradley said the Byron Naturists want “constructive, evidence-based discussions” with NSW Parks and Wildlife Service about Tyagarah’s future.

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imbookenit · 5 years

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Literary Magazines

I love literary magazines because a) the art in them is beautiful b) I will reread the stories c) I am introduced to new authors that I would have never found had I not read their short story.

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Glossolalia: We Agree on Nothing (Issue 3)- PEN American Publication

Mission Statement: “Glossolalia is the translation magazine of PEN America. Glossolalia advocates for writers with limited access to the global reading community. By publishing works from lesser-translated languages, we connect storytellers to audiences eager for a vivid, mind-expanding look at experiences unlike their own.” - PEN American Publication

-This is apart of a trilogy (other issues: Africa (Issue 1) and Women Writing Brazil (Issue 2) - Can be purchased digitally only

Monkey Business-New Writing From Japan (vol. 7)-Monkey Business Magazine

Purpose: To display contemporary Japanese literature as well as to join the audiences of Japanese and American literature. Monkey Business is an of shoot of the magazine MONKEY based in Tokyo by Motoyuki Shibata.

-There are currently seven volumes -They can be purchased on Monkey Business’ website

Skinny Dipper (Issue 2)-Skinny Dipper Magazine

*not a literary magazine, but fit has fantastic nonfiction stories and experiences

Mission Statement: “Skinny Dipper exists to catalyze self-discovery and social consciousness through art and adventure.”-Skinny Dipper Magazine

-There are currently two issues with two additional digital issue (#001 and #002) -These issues can be purchased on Skinny Dipper’s website - This magazine was started through Kickstarter

PERDIZ (Issue 9)-Perdiz Magazine

Mission Statement: “Perdiz is a collectable magazine-object about people and the things that make them happy.”-Perdiz Magazine

-Perdiz is a magazine written in both Spanish and English with both languages side by side ( I got it to help with my Spanish ) -There are currently nine issues with the 10th being released September 17th -This magazine can be purchased on Perdiz’s website, Central Books and Pineapple Media

Potshot: The Dream Issue (Issue 21)-Chelsea magazine Company Ltd

Mission Statement: “Popshot is an illustrated literary magazine that publishes short stories, flash fiction, and poetry from the literary new blood. The magazine is published quarterly.”-Popshot Quarterly

-This is a quarterly magazine with 25 issues -This magazine can be purchased on Popshot’s website or Barns and Noble

#booklr #reading #short stories #fiction #nonfiction #literary magazine #popshot magazine #skinny dipper magazine #PEN american publication #perdiz #monkey business #japanese writers #chinese writers #american writers #photography #illustration #art

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boss-the-goofball · 7 years

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IDK Funny Shit for the David Corduroy AU I guess?

Probably Post Camp

-Wendy, despite being a good 5 years younger than David, treats him like a little brother and will give him plenty of noogies.

-Mabel and David doing all sorts of arts and crafts together. She even knits him a sweater and says “You are not an honorary member of the Pines Family!!”

-Dipper and David going hiking in the forest with David talking all about his favorite trees and Dipper talking about his favorite animals. (Redwood and Bears respectively)

-Daniel appears and is immediately tied up and beat up by Dipper and Mabel because they think he’s Bill Cipher for some reason. (Creepy Blonde, Skinny and White, your typical staple of most human Bill designs)

-Wendy, Gwen, and Mabel all reading magazines together and doing each other’s hair and make-up

-Wendy meeting Max (Who gets adopted by David) and giving a nod of approval and saying “Welcome to the Corduroy family, you’re now a lumberjack in training” (David: Gosh darn it Wendy!)

...but if it was during Camp then Dipper and Mabel would be HIGHLY suspicious of Daniel, Pikeman (just look at his eyes), and Harrison (for only a brief moment until they learn of his dilemma)

#quiet boss #camp camp #gravity falls #david corduroy au #dadvid

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hcrom · 6 years

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My favorite people on this planet are making a magazine. :) My other favorite people will be featured in the magazine. Winner winner!!

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cynthiajayusa · 6 years

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Pride Island: Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival

Pride season in South Florida is finally drawing to a close, and a little bird told me (I think her name was Vanessa Williams) that they saved (one of) the best for last.

Wilton Manors Stonewall Parade and Pride Festival will rock the Island City on Saturday, June 16, as more than 45,000 of us arrive to get our rainbow on. It all kicks off when the Marketplace opens at 4pm, with more than 100 booths spread along the length of Wilton Drive, including vendors of every stripe, artists, activists, service agencies, and, of course, plenty of food and drank.

Meanwhile, parade contingents will have been queuing up just south of the river (and the Dairy Queen!) at Fort Lauderdale High School, preparing to step off at 5pm. The parade lasts about 90 minutes, then The Drive slips into full-on street-party mode.

Who am I kidding? The Drive is in full-on street-party mode all day and evening, with folks enjoying the Marketplace — and each other’s company. The focus of much of the partying will be the four major stages set up along the parade route, where the best, the brightest, the queerest, and the most outrageous among us will be strutting their stuff from mid-afternoon.

Read on for the skinny on all the hot stage action.

iHeartRadio Stage

4–11pm, Wilton Dr at 6th Ave

The iHeart Stage is ground zero for your Stonewall Pride celebrations, and it all kicks off with the official opening ceremonies at 4:15pm, featuring appearances by local leaders including Wilton Manors Mayor Gary Resnick, Vice Mayor (and mayoral candidate!) Justin Flippen, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

After the parade wraps up around 6:30, the stage kicks into high gear with DJs including iHeartRadio’s Mobile Mike as well as special guest DJs from 93.9 MIA, not to mention dozens of local performers. Keeping them all in line will be your lovely and talented hosts: Misty Eyez, Nicole Halliwell, and Hotspots LIVE’s very own Kitty Meow.

The Manor Stage

3–11pm, 2345 Wilton Dr

The Manor parking lot will be its own little street party. They’re bringing in food trucks! Meanwhile, out on The Drive, the megaclub showcases two of its most popular resident DJs on its outdoor stage: DJ Sushiman gets things going at 3pm, and DJ JPS takes over from 6pm to 11. Between beats, expect plenty of performers.

To help you transition from the street into the club (no cover tonight!), DJ Kidd Madonny will be stepping up to the decks on The Manor’s indoor stage at 10pm, where the Miami fave will keep the crowd jumping until 4am.

Hunters Stage

From 6pm, 2232 Wilton Dr

You can expect a DJ and emcee, but the big draw at Hunters will be the big name: Crystal Waters. The dance-music queen got her break in 1991 with “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless),” a worldwide phenomenon. Since then, she’s been singing a whole lot more than just “la da dee, la dee da.” Girlfriend’s had twelve No. 1 Billboard Dance Club Hits over the past quarter century, including last year’s smash “Testify” (with HiFi Sean) and her current chart-topper, “I Am House.”

Also appearing: The Big Dipper, who Vice described a few years ago as “a hairy, filthy-mouthed queer rapper out of Chicago who has a theater background, and way better style than you,” will be jetting in from his new base in L.A.

He’ll be joined by NYC-bred rapper (and dancer) Reijo Rych, who will not need to fly in because he’s now local talent. This won’t be Rych’s first time on The Drive. He’s played Stonewall before. He even won Rumors Talent Search back in the day.

Rumors Stage

6–11pm, 2426 Wilton Dr

Speaking of Rumors, the Upper Drive staple is promising its largest Stonewall stage ever. And they’re gonna need it to hold all the talent because this year the popular bar and grill is springing for a 7-piece live band. Fronted by both male and female vocalists, the band will be serving up your pop favorites for the ages: Britney to Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi to Lady Gaga.

Sounds like if you need a break from drag performances during Stonewall — say it isn’t so! — Rumors will be your official lip-sync-free zone.

source https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/06/14/pride-island-wilton-manors-stonewall-pride-parade-street-festival/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazin.blogspot.com/2018/06/pride-island-wilton-manors-stonewall.html

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demitgibbs · 6 years

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Pride Island: Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade & Street Festival

Pride season in South Florida is finally drawing to a close, and a little bird told me (I think her name was Vanessa Williams) that they saved (one of) the best for last.

Read on for the skinny on all the hot stage action.

iHeartRadio Stage

4–11pm, Wilton Dr at 6th Ave

The Manor Stage

3–11pm, 2345 Wilton Dr

Hunters Stage

From 6pm, 2232 Wilton Dr

Rumors Stage

6–11pm, 2426 Wilton Dr

Sounds like if you need a break from drag performances during Stonewall — say it isn’t so! — Rumors will be your official lip-sync-free zone.

from Hotspots! Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.com/2018/06/14/pride-island-wilton-manors-stonewall-pride-parade-street-festival/ from Hot Spots Magazine https://hotspotsmagazine.tumblr.com/post/174883726825

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ngtrend-network · 7 years

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Starting A Business Takes More Time and Money Than You Think

It is the unexpected things that reason most new businesses to take longer and cost more to reach breakeven.

Manager's Note: In the new podcast Masters of Scale, LinkedIn fellow benefactor and Greylock accomplice Reid Hoffman investigates his reasoning on the best way proportional a business - and at Entrepreneur.com, business people are reacting with their own particular thoughts and encounters on our hub.This week, we're talking about Hoffman's hypothesis: You have to collect more cash than you might suspect you require - and conceivably significantly more. Tune in to the current week's scene here.

We have heard our offer of business pitches. Think "Shark Tank" on a little scale. We have additionally counseled with various new businesses. One thing we know to be valid, paying little heed to the business person's endeavors, is that beginning a business dependably takes additional time and more cash than he or she considers. It is quite recently that straightforward. Indeed, even the most splendid strategy for success should change. Not as a result of the things put in the arrangement, but since of those troublesome things not in the arrangement. It is the unforeseen things that reason most new businesses to take longer and cost more to reach breakeven. Most importantly income never inclines as fast as you figure it will.

We will share a couple of our own encounters with you to represent distinctive subsidizing techniques and a few lessons learned en route that can enable you to consider financing your business.

Bootstrapping

When we began our organization, Whitestone Partners, we worked out of the room over our carport. We didn't have a right hand. We effectively claimed our PCs and telephones. With the exception of purchasing business cards, buying accounting programming and paying a companion $300 to enable us to set up a fundamental site, we kept our expenses to a base.

We trusted that we would have the capacity to offer our counseling administrations sensibly rapidly. While we didn't envision having the capacity to supplant our previous pay rates promptly, we imagined that inside three to a half year, we would have the capacity to pay our bills from the business and inside a year we ought to be paying ourselves. We weren't right.

We hadn't figured into our arrangement that we were totally obscure as private company specialists and inside the Richmond, Va. advertise. To pick up believability, we composed a book about private company. To compose the book, we talked with more than 100 individuals from the independent venture group. This took a great deal of time and more cash. In any case, it worked.

We began offering counseling administrations. Inside a year, we were paying the business' bills from our business income rather than our bank account. This was harder in light of the fact that our operational expense had expanded because of extra promoting costs. It took us two more years to develop our business to the point where it supplanted our past pay rates.

The takeaway: If you will live on investment funds, you require a major retirement fund. We are everlastingly thankful that we did. Keep in mind, it takes longer than you might suspect to supplant your salary.

Obtaining from loved ones

Our little girl needed to begin a business offering a diversified dress line. She required an underlying venture of about $10,000. She didn't have it. Rather than obtaining on her charge card or setting off to a bank, she requesting that we advance her the cash. She could arrange a superior rate with us than the ones offered by her Mastercard organization. She revealed to us that she foreseen having the capacity to reimburse the advance rapidly, making numerous installments every month.

She has buckled down and has been developing her business. Up until this point, she has made her credit installments without updates. In any case, she has made just the base installments. She has been putting the greater part of her benefits again into her business to develop its stock and to buy some work sparing programming and hardware.

The takeaway: Again, her income is great, however not exactly tantamount to arranged. She likewise didn't hope to require the new PC, printer and stock programming. These things were not in her underlying spending plan.

From our point of view, our experience has been certain. Be that as it may, we trust we are not the standard. While we couldn't discover any insights on credit reimbursement for these sorts of loved ones advances, we trust that more than one fellowship or family occasion has been destroyed by a borrower's inability to reimburse. On the off chance that you will put connections on hold, have a sensible arrangement for reimbursement.

Crowdfunding

Our promoting aide, TJ, is distributing a magazine with two of his school companions. They bootstrapped the venture the extent that their separate wallets could take them. At that point, they swung to Kickstarter. They beat the chances. Their battle was the one out of three that succeeded and their magazine, Skinny Dipper, will distribute in the following couple of months.

TJ clarified that they made a genuinely decent showing with regards to of making arrangements for the costs identified with the undertaking, yet totally came up short on to what extent it took to deliver the magazine. In the event that they had been leasing space, had representatives or were even subject to the salary from this undertaking to pay their bills, they would have fizzled. Since they began this undertaking as a side business, they have possessed the capacity to make due, regardless of the deferral in finishing the work.

The takeaway: Delays in putting up your item for sale to the public can suck up money and murder your business. TJ and his accomplices have maintained a strategic distance from this by having another wellspring of wage and just a purposeful due date for distributing. Something else, the result could have been very unique. Ensure you have space in your arrangement and spending plan for sensible postponements.

Outside financial specialists

We are beginning period speculators in Tenant Turner, an online lead administration programming for the property administration industry. Occupant Turner could collect early seed cash through a blend of nearby holy messenger speculators, prize cash from startup rivalries and a concede from a neighborhood hatchery in 2014. In 2015, the Y Combinator upheld Tenant Turner, giving them more capital. They did a moment round of holy messenger financing in late 2015/mid 2016.

It requires investment to grow an awesome organization. President James Barrett revealed to us that Tenant Turner keeps on developing its customer base, make vital organizations together and refine the item. He clarified that they are in execution mode - doing what they can to scale their business, including new help devices, better inward procedures and real item upgrades. As of now, the organization serves several expert property administration firms and speculation property proprietors in 30 states. Barrett stated, "We keep on expanding our impression."

The takeaway: "You should pitch to individuals and take valuable criticism," Barrett prompts. "You can't keep your thought a mystery and hold up until the point when the latest possible time." He additionally proposed that recognizing a lead speculator who comprehends your industry is a decent initial step. You can "snowball" that relationship to discover different financial specialists. Hatcheries and quickening agents enable you to learn as well as can interface you with other conceivable financial specialists.

Beginning a business is an enterprise. You can attempt to get ready for each probability, yet at last, it generally winds up costing progressively and taking more time to get to breakeven and past. Try not to misunderstand us. We have faith in making a powerful strategy for success. Simply recall the stories above and have a reinforcement arrange for when you need to revamp your genius formas.

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