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Law of Attraction guru Natalie Ledwell of Mind Movies publishes exclusive home interview with famous personal development and Law of Attraction teacher John Assaraf.

In this video, John Assaraf finally opens up about his past and shares how he got into trouble with the law when he was very young. He explains how his realization that illegal activities were never going to bring him success led him to change his mindset in order to enact real change in his life.

According to John Assaraf, "The first years of my life were just like any other kid in a normal family. When I was in my early teens, 13 to 18, I got in a lot of trouble with the law... I did a lot of illegal things and I thought that was the way I was going to be successful.. Yet I knew it wasn't gonna be an easy road. Fortunately for me, when I was 19, I had a really good turning point where we almost got in a whole lot of trouble with the law. And I realized at that moment that if I was going to continue on this path, that I would be going to jail or I'd die; one of the two. And those really weren't good options for me. I had a wakeup call.... Finally! Somebody inside my head hit it hard and said STOP. And I stopped doing what I was doing and I found a mentor."

After his success in the hit film The Secret, John Assaraf says he continues to use the power of the Law of Attraction to make changes in his life, and shares his unique daily success routine. John Assaraf also mentions his "Secret of 3s" for achieving your weight loss, relationship, and financial goals - information that has never before been revealed publicly.

Ledwell was excited to have John Assaraf on her online show, The Inspiration Show. She said, "It's great to hear from such a guru in the personal development industry. No one knows the Law of Attraction like John Assaraf."

Over 1 million people worldwide have already received Ledwells free pre-made Mind Movies, which are dynamic moving video vision boards that help viewers visualize and achieve their desires and goals faster and easier than they ever thought possible.

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Founded in 2007, Mind Movies mission is to help empower people from all over the world to visualize their goals and manifest their greatest dreams and desires. Mind Movies has touched the lives of over 1 million people around the world and is headquartered in downtown San Diego, California.

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While UR maintains its commitment to the residential college feel at least on the undergraduate level, URs School of Nursing has embraced the trend of online education and plans to expand online offerings in a model that UR President Joel Seligman praised in his Annual Report to the University community given to the UR Faculty Senate last week.

Our School of Nursing has been the leader at our University in developing a significant online curriculum, he said in the address on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

The School of Nursing has been offering online learning for about a decade, beginning with elective courses such as physiology and anatomy basic courses needed to start a nursing degree. The school currently offers five of these prerequisite courses for a Bachelor of Science degree solely online.

About a year after they started offering these classes, the school began building what are now called hybrid online degree programs and now offers two: the Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program and the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science completion program. The school also offers 44 other hybrid online courses with required in-class and online components. It plans to launch two new hybrid online programs by 2015: a Leadership in Health Care Systems program and a Doctor of Nursing Practice program.

Dean of the School of Nursing Kathy Rideout said that while the prerequisite courses have minimal interaction with faculty and are entirely self-directed, the hybrid online programs are restricted to a small number of students to maintain a high quality of education.

Faculty and student interaction is critical, Rideout said, adding that it is also vital to maintain the same rigor in the course when it is taught online, while catering to the need for convenience.

Despite the success of the School of Nursings programs 41 percent of the curriculum is currently offered online and online education provides 26 percent of the School of Nursing tuition revenue it remains unclear if this model can and will be extrapolated to other schools within the University or if this success might uniquely pertain to the School of Nursing.

It reflects more our profession of nursing more than our University, Rideout said.

Before launching the online curriculum, the School of Nursing solicited student feedback and ascertained that students wanted the online curriculum because most work full-time.

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Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas has denied reports no-one wants to coach the club after prospective candidates Rodney Eade and Brett Ratten withdrew from the race to take over the struggling team.

In an expansive message from the CEO on the Port Adelaide website on Friday afternoon, Thomas said the search for a new coach would now take longer than the initial deadline of Grand Final day 2012.

Thomas said this had occurred as a consequence of the club honouring John McCarthy after his tragic death last week.

But the chief executive was adamant the Power were still on track to find a new coach sooner rather than later.

"We are currently still in stage 2 of our pre-determined 3-phase process, which means we are still interviewing candidates," wrote Thomas.

"I can confirm that Brett Ratten did present to the panel, and has subsequently withdrawn from the race citing the fact that he believes a senior assistant role somewhere may be more appropriate for him in the immediate aftermath of his Carlton experience. We respect his decision.

"In regards to the rest of the field, despite the fact that finals participation, dealing with John's tragedy and celebrating his life, along with other issues have presented a few logistical challenges, we are very comfortable with our options and progress to date.

"Having accepted that the pre-grand final timeline was not going to be possible following recent events, we are now simply committed to moving through these final stages as efficiently and diligently as we can.

"Far from being 'the club no-one wants to coach' as reported in one interstate paper today, we need to be patient, make sure that we do our due diligence, and ultimately pick the right guy for Port Adelaide. It's as simple as that."

Port Adelaide started looking for a new coach after parting ways with Matthew Primus following the club's Round 19 loss to GWS.

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Sometimes, a man can protect his life from every peril except for himself. This seems to be the case as former head coach Billy Clyde Gillispie resigned from Texas Tech, ending a volatile and disappointing tenure that casts plenty of doubt about his future in Division I basketball.

Gillispie was once a promising coaching prospect who appeared ready to stake his claim as the next big thing in college hoops. Instead, he has allowed his inner demons to take control of his life and have effectively forced him away from what he loves doing most: coaching basketball to young men.

The story of Billy Gillispie is one of sadness and regret, but it all began with great promise during his early days as an assistant head coach. Gillispie's first job in Division I came under the guidance of head coach Harry Miller at Baylor University. The highlight of his tenure came in 1996, when Gillispie helped assemble the Bears' sixth-ranked recruiting class in the nation that season.

Billy eventually left the Baylor program and landed at the University of Tulsa, where he learned under head coach Bill Self. The two formed a dynamite duo and they led the school to an appearance in the Elite Eight during the 2000 NCAA Tournament.

Self and Gillispie then left together to coach at the University of Illinois, where they yet again took the team to the 2001 NCAA Elite Eight. After their great success, Gillispie helped the Illini land a Top-10 recruiting class. The team advanced to the Sweet 16 the following season, in large part because of Billy Clyde's great tactical skills and ability to lure great talent to campus.

Before moving forward, take a step backward and observe what this man accomplished in such a short time span. He helped guide multiple programs to great success in the NCAA tournament while simultaneously recruiting at a high level at schools that were not recruiting hotbeds beforehand. The man accomplished great success in a short period of time, which would be the theme going forward in his rise to stardom.

Known as a hot up-and-comer and a great recruiter, Billy Gillispie finally landed his first major head coaching position by accepting the head coaching job at the University of Texas at El Paso in 2002. His first season for the Miners yielded an ugly 6-24 record, but the coach assembled a Top 25 overall class that promised great things for the program ahead.

Billy accomplished more than he could have dreamed in his second season, as his Miners completed the biggest turnaround of the season and finished 24-8 while taking home the WAC conference title. The startling turnaround earned Gillispie the Texas Coach of the Year award and he was a finalist for National Coach of the Year honors.

Gillispie parlayed this success into a promotion of sorts by leaving UTEP to take over as the head coach for Texas A&M. The Aggies finished 7-21 prior to Billy's hiring but quickly turned things around as he led them to a 21-10 record in the 2004-05 season. The 14-game turnaround was the greatest improvement in the nation, making Gillispie the first head coach in NCAA history to lead the nation's most improved team two years in a row.

He led Texas A&M to the NIT and even won games against ranked in-state rivals Texas and Texas Tech. It was no wonder then that he was a unanimous selection as the Big 12 Coach of the Year.

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New Zealand Surf Life Saving volunteer of the year Antony Mason at the St Clair Surf Life Saving Club. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Antony Mason was last night announced the 2012 New Zealand Surf Life Saving volunteer of the year at a ceremony at Queens Wharf in Wellington.

"I think my name just got pulled out of a hat. This award is a reflection of what the club's achieved," Mr Mason said.

"It's an individual recognition, but we're an organisation that prides itself on teamwork. I'm just the general dogsbody. It's good for surf life-saving in Otago and Southland to have this recognition, but I'm a bit humbled and embarrassed about it, really, because you're just one person in an organisation. I've been reflecting on it, thinking, do I deserve this? Have I done enough?"

Mr Mason (42) has been a tireless supporter of the club since he qualified as a lifeguard in 1984, raising sponsorship, managing accounts, instructing inflatable rescue boat crews and lifeguards, organising club events and even washing the club patrol kit every week.

"I remember kicking around the club when I was 5 years old. I was lucky to grow up at the surf club and fell in love with being at the beach as a kid. Somehow, I've never been able to walk away," he said.

"Surf life-saving sets kids up for life. We like to think that we help create better people through involvement with surf life-saving. We get kids starting in our junior programme now when they're 5 years old. They bring their families and parents along and it's a real family environment. It's quite unique, compared to other sporting clubs. It's a sports club which also provides an important community service."

Mr Mason's other job is as a firefighter at the Dunedin central station.

"Surf life-saving sets people up for careers in the police, fire and emergency services. You're learning to do things like driving boats, dealing with situations and doing St John first aid courses," he said.

"I used to compete, but now I get a real buzz from seeing others achieving."

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It's never too early to create a retirement plan, but before you dive in, make sure the water is clear. Retirement investing takes careful planning to get the results you want. With a few simple tips you can start to make the most out of your plan.

Tip 1: Budget

Every solid retirement plan starts with a concrete budget. Budgeting allows you to determine the amount of money you can contribute and save inside and outside of your retirement plan. Budget calculators are a useful way to determine your expendable monthly income and the amount you have available for savings. The amount you contribute to your 401(k) plan is largely dependent on your available savings.

The percentage you contribute to your 401(k) can be loosely determined by age. According to Linda Gadkowski of Beacon Financial Planning, in your 20s you should contribute 10% of your income. In your 30s, contribute 15% of your income toward retirement, and in your 40s, around 20%. However, if possible, you should always contribute the maximum amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service.

Tip 2: Get a full match

To make sure you're getting as much out of your 401(k) as possible, get a full match. Employer 401(k) plans often contribute 50 cents of every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your income. To get a full match, you should contribute at least the percentage that your employer is contributing. For example, if you make $50,000 a year and your employer is contributing 50 cents of every dollar at 6% of your income, they will contribute $1,500. You will contribute the full 6% of your income, which is $3,000.

However, contributing more than the match is always a good idea for extra savings and tax breaks. See how much money you'll save in your 401(k) plan with our 401(k) savings calculator.

Tip 3: Max out your 401(k)

To reduce your income taxes and save more money, max out your 401(k). The IRS determines the maximum amount of money you can contribute to your 401(k) on an annual basis. For 2012, the maximum is $17,000.

Contributing the maximum amount of money to your 401(k) reduces federal income taxes and most state taxes. If you make $50,000 a year and contribute the $17,000 maximum, you'll only be taxed on federal income for $33,000. State income taxes vary.

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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Oakley, one of the leading global sports brands, is celebrating its Olympic BEYOND REASON athlete and artist partnership program with a ten day online auction of one-of-a-kind artwork that showcases how elite athletes approach their performance through a distinct, personal lens. The pieces of art, which were inspired by Olympians such as U.S. gold medal beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh, South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius, U.S. hurdler Lolo Jones and British cyclist Mark Cavendish, are available for bidding at http://www.oakley.com/beyondreasonauction until 9 p.m. EDT on Sunday, September 30th.

During the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Oakley partnered a select group of its athletes with artists from every corner of the world to launch BEYOND REASON. The artists chosen are innovative and groundbreaking visionaries, who spent time with their athlete partners to better understand what drives and inspires them to push the limits of human performance and endurance. Each artist developed a deeply personal piece of art that showcased the athletes BEYOND REASON mentality. The artwork was unveiled at events around the world leading up to the London Olympics and then placed on display during the games at the London Design Museum.

This unique creative endeavor provided us with a personal view of world class athletes and how they prepare for competition through an artistic lens, said Mike Crowell, VP of Marketing and GTM. We chose these athletes to be the first BEYOND REASON collaborators because of their refusal to accept boundaries and willingness to dream and deliver unexpected results. We thank them and their artist partners for sharing with the world what makes them who they are during athletic competition.

The road to the 2012 Olympics and my gold medal was a long and rewarding journey, said London gold medalist Kerri Walsh, who partnered with New York City painter Les Rogers on Six Feet of Sunshine. I am thrilled that one of my fans will be able to own this unique piece of art thanks to Oakleys BEYOND REASON campaign and enjoy a portal that showcases the positive energy and vibrant passion I bring to the sand each day.

"Competing in the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2012 Paralympic Games was the highlight of my track career, said Oscar Pistorius, who teamed with artist WK on a three piece painting Vision, Fear, Accomplishment, 2012. It is my hope thatthe piece my story inspired WK to create motivates others around the world to embrace the challenges placed in front of them and truly believe that there is nothing Beyond Reason.

Oscars piece embodiesa mix of fear and the hurdles he has faced and continues to overcome, said WK, artist of Pistorius Beyond Reason artwork. Given the unique reputation that he has throughout the world for his athletic achievements, I wanted this piece to stand tall and proud, focused and intent, while allowing those who viewed it to discover Oscars greatness on their own.

All bidding will take place online at http://www.oakley.com/beyondreasonauction. The auction will last ten days and end on Sunday, September 30 at 9:00 p.m. EDT. The pieces that will be available for auction are:

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Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo da Costa Paes waves Olympic flag at London Olympics' closing ceremony

Staff at the Rio Olympics organising body downloaded documents without consent from London 2012 organiser Locog, in a bid to glean tips on how to run a successful games.

The data breach happened during a knowledge sharing scheme, with officials from both London and Rio linked up to transfer knowledge by sharing information in digital format.

However it has emerged that the Rio team's data mining efforts exceeded the agreed scope, to the fury of the British team.

A raft of documents were hacked under the noses of UK officials, who did not realise what was happening until it was too late.

London 2012 chief executive Paul Deighton reportedly telephoned his Brazilian counterparts in person following the data breach, to demand the files be returned.

The breach of protocol caused a storm in Rio too. Nine members of staff were sacked as a result, reported Brazilian media.

A spokesman for London 2012 confirmed a data breach had taken place, telling reporters: "We can confirm that there were some files received without our permission, but the Rio organising committee acted swiftly and returned the files promptly."

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