On this week's episode we discuss the 1-0 win over West Ham at the Emirates on Saturday. A good result, but not a great performance. Is that something that should concern us at this point, or is it part of the slow process of rebuilding under Mikel Arteta. We chat about wins v performance in the context of criticism aimed at Unai Emery for similar; the intervention of VAR in this game which ruled-in Lacazette's originally ruled-out winner; and talk about the need for better attacking balance on the right-hand side. We then take listener questions about the Man City game on Wednesday, our predictions for the rest of the Premier League season, the impact on football of COVID-19/Corona Virus as games are being played behind closed doors elsewhere, and lots more. 

Here is the YouTube video referenced in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcJDpV-igjs&feature=youtu.be

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On a special, quite surreal, Arsecast Extra, James and I discuss all the mad stuff that's going on. And it is mad. With football shut down almost everywhere else, England is carry on as normal and we'll be playing Brighton on Saturday. We try to talk about that but as you'd expect the conversation is dominated by the Coronavirus, the impact it's having far and wide, and where it might go from here. On a football level we talk about the games, transfer windows, what happens when the Premier League is suspended, transfer windows, Euro 2020 which might become Euro 2021, magpies and magpie facts, deciding the league via FIFA on the Playstation, and LOADS more besides.

Still watch this video if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcJDpV-igjs&feature=youtu.be

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There's no football anymore, not for a while anyway, but the show must go on. James and I do our best to waffle a bit about the minuscule amount of Arsenal news floating around, but there's an awful lot of waffle as you'd expect. At least we appear to be keeping our club doctor, which is probably handy right now. We also ask why does Kolasinac have a giant Batman in his home gym? Who would be the player you'd least like to get quarantined with? Isolation movies and sandwiches, a surreal Dennis Hopper experience, and last but very much not least, Magpie Facts makes a triumphant and musical return. 

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It's a football free world we live in now, but it will return. However, will what's happening now affect the game as we know it? How will clubs react? What are the implications of the economic impact of Coronavirus on football? I'm joined by Musa Okwonga to discuss that and much more. Plus we each give a couple of recommendations of books, music and movies to help you pass the time as more and more of us are spending time at home, away from the outside world.

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On this month’s episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim is joined by author, broadcaster and journalist Dr. Carrie Dunn, Carrie is an expert and academic on all things women’s sport and is the author of two books about the Lionesses- Roar of the Lionesses (2016) and Pride of the Lionesses (2019)- which you can by here https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/pride-lionesses – or from your local bookstore if they are still delivering- they would probably appreciate the business right now!

Tim talks to Carrie about role modelling in women’s football, players in the women’s game are called upon to be role models, especially for young girls and to help increase participation in the sport. Many players see this as a privilege and an important responsibility- but to what extent is it fair? Is this just invisible labour we blithely place on female athletes?

Then Tim talks to Gunners defender Louise Quinn, who is a patron for lots of initiatives geared towards increasing participation in sport for young girls. Louise talks about why she believes in the power of role modelling and about her female role models when she was growing up. Tim also talks to Louise about how her and her teammates are handling training in times of quarantine and social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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There's still no football, and Arsenal have delayed the players return to training, so that informs the early part of this episode. Then we play the 'Pick your favourite Arsenal XI without using the same nationality twice' game that has been doing the rounds on Twitter. We also pick 5-a-side teams, discuss Hector Bellerin and the impact of a vegan diet on professional sports people, there's a bit on transfers and ticket prices, reliving of some physically painful moments, a Magpie Fact, and a load of other waffle too including details of the long-awaited Arseblog v Gunnerblog FIFA/PS4 tournament. Hopefully it will help pass some of the time and keep your mind off other stuff for a bit.

Here's the Magpie video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_1Um8pNiBo&feature=youtu.be

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This is an interview that has been a long time in the making, and it did look as if the current situation with the world in various states of lock-down might delay it even further. However, it was an absolute pleasure to have a Skype conversation with former Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas on Friday night.

We talk about how his move to Arsenal came about. What was it like as a teenager leaving home to come live in London, and join a club at the height of its power and success under Arsene Wenger? That was a dressing room with some big names and even bigger personalities – how did a 16 year old deal with that? We chat about his time at the club, his development as a player and a person, Arsene Wenger as a coach and how he helped him, plus his departure in the summer of 2011, playing for Barcelona, the return to England, whether or not he could have come back to us and lots more.

Cesc is very open and honest throughout, and I'm hugely appreciative of the time he gave me for this podcast. I hope you enjoy it.

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On this week's show James and I discuss the little bit of football news regarding Man City's belief Arsenal are trying to get them, and the idea of playing all the games in a month. We also think about football might be like when all this over, will transfers and people's perception of the game be the same. Mostly though, there's a lot of waffle about mad people with tigers, picking an all-time best/worst Arsenal XI based on shirt numbers, footballers with mullets, footballs with hernias, the weirdest Arsenal player of all time and loads more besides.

You can see the footballer mullet pics here: https://imgur.com/a/ox87crf - and the updated Mavropanos one here: https://imgur.com/a/Ud7SAKc. The Podolski picture we talk about is here: https://arseblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/podolski_laughing.jpg

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On this week's show, it's a hair raising opening as we discuss James' new haircut, and ponder the implications of baldness on his work. There's also discussion of Jurgen Klopp, hair replacement systems, an all-bald XI, and questions from listeners about clubs furloughing staff, making a significant change to the game once things get back to 'normal', player descriptions, drinking, fighting and racing, why Mark Hughes is so sad right now, disturbing Sean Dyche imagery and LOTS more.

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On the latest edition of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim talks to Max Jones and Aidan Small from Arsenal.com to chat about handling the Arsenal Women's official social media channels and the AWFC content you see on Arsenal.com. There is also some chat about accumulating accurate historical data on the women's team and the inter-relation between data and content on the club's official channels. Then Tim chats to Gunners defender Leah Williamson in our new 'teammates' feature. Who from the current squad would Leah back in a fight? Who are the best and worst singers and who would she vote for as Prime Minister? Find out on this episode!

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On this week's show, James and I discuss the issue player wages and the proposed pay cut by Arsenal. Is it as simple as just accepting the terms, or is it a more complicated issue that needs to be discussed carefully and considerately before implementation? On the surface it's not a great look for well paid sportsmen, but what about the owners and other highly paid executives? Where does that money go? And if players take a cut, what are the implications for other staff at the club? We chat about all that, plus answer listener questions about contract negotiations, people's relationship to football, scouting then and now, what we're missing about football and loads more.

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This week's show gets off to a strange start, but we try again and James and I discuss the latest from the world of football which includes ... er ... no football, but there's chat about the Arsenal players taking pay cuts, the roles of Mikel Arteta and Hector Bellerin, and the prospect of Arsenal and other clubs being taken over if the financial crisis in the game continues. There are also loads of listener questions, starting with our opinion on how things have gone for the club on the 2 year anniversary of Arsene Wenger's departure being announced, a new contract for Bukayo Saka, keeping Cedric Soares, hidden turtles and lots more.

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On this week's show James and I chat about the players coming back to training on a phased, individual basis, what they might get up to on the training ground, who should be practising free kicks, and touch on the issue of pay cuts again and dressing room harmony. There's also a lot of other stuff, including: our best non-European Arsenal XI, bank heists, how football clubs will have to change in the wake of Covid-19, Zoom calls and quizzes, Aubameyang's dad's Instagram stories, famous schoolmates, Al Pacino embracing the ham, and LOTS more besides. 

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On this week's show we discuss 'Project Restart', the Premier League's guidelines to getting football going again, despite there still being no clarity as to when sport could potentially recommence. We also chat about what kind of football we're going to get, with games played behind closed doors, will broadcasters add their own soundscapes to try and create atmosphere/block out on-pitch communications which may involve some swear words. We also answer questions about young players key moments this season, David O'Leary, ideal games to re-watch, what it's like to interview Arsenal legends, and LOADS more, including some exclusive celebrity magpie content!

This is the quiz we reference early on - https://twitter.com/quarantinedquiz/status/1256965203415248897

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In 1889, a dam failed in southwestern Pennsylvania, sending 20 million tons of water down an industrialized valley toward the unsuspecting city of Johnstown. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll describe some of the dramatic and harrowing personal stories that unfolded on that historic day. We’ll also celebrate Christmas with Snoopy and puzzle over a deadly traffic light. Intro: For an 1866 California lecture tour, Mark Twain wrote his own handbills. Raymond Chandler’s unused titles include The Diary of a Loud Check Suit. Sources for our feature on the Johnstown flood: David McCullough, Johnstown Flood, 1968....

In 1917, German pilot Werner Voss had set out for a patrol over the Western Front when he encountered two flights of British fighters, including seven of the best pilots in the Royal Flying Corps. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll describe the drama that followed, which has been called “one of the most extraordinary aerial combats of the Great War.” We’ll also honk at red lights in Mumbai and puzzle over a train passenger’s mistake. Intro: The minuet in Haydn’s Piano Sonata in A Major is a palindrome. In 1909, Ulysses, Kansas, moved two miles...

In 1946, Australian engineer Ben Carlin decided to circle the world in an amphibious jeep. He would spend 10 years in the attempt, which he called an “exercise in technology, masochism, and chance.” In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll describe Carlin’s unlikely odyssey and the determination that drove him. We’ll also salute the Kentucky navy and puzzle over some surprising winners. Intro: During World War II a New Zealand duck served as sergeant in a U.S. Marine battalion. In 1938 H.P. Lovecraft wrote an acrostic sonnet to Edgar Allan Poe. Sources for our feature on Ben...

In 1927, Henry Ford decided to build a plantation in the Amazon to supply rubber for his auto company. The result was Fordlandia, an incongruous Midwestern-style town in the tropical rainforest. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll describe the checkered history of Ford’s curious project — and what it revealed about his vision of society. We’ll also consider some lifesaving seagulls and puzzle over a false alarm. Intro: In 1891, the Strand tried to notate the songs of English birds. The third line of Gray’s Elegy can be rearranged in 11 different ways while retaining its...

In 1932, 9-year-old Lennie Gwyther set out to ride a thousand kilometers to see the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Along the way he became a symbol of Australian grit and determination. In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll tell the story of Lennie’s journey, and what it meant to a struggling nation. We’ll also recall a Moscow hostage crisis and puzzle over a surprising attack. Intro: Japanese detective novelist Edogawa Rampo’s name is a phonetic homage. Samuel Barber decided his future at age 9. Sources for our feature on Lennie Gwyther: Peter Lalor, The Bridge:...

In 1957, an English doctor was accused of killing his patients for their money. The courtroom drama that followed was called the “murder trial of the century.” In this week’s episode of the Futility Closet podcast we’ll describe the case of John Bodkin Adams and its significance in British legal history. We’ll also bomb Calgary and puzzle over a passive policeman. Intro: In 1959, James Sellers proposed installing microphones in baseball bases. In the Strand, Henry Dudeney offered a puzzle about asparagus bundles. Sources for our feature on John Bodkin Adams: Patrick Baron Devlin, Easing the Passing: The Trial of...

As a busy mom of two, I’m always on the lookout for easy dinner ideas to feed my family. I’ve rounded up my favorite simple family suppers to make your weekly meal planning a snap. Best Easy Dinner Ideas I hope you love these easy dinner recipes as much as we do! Each of the […]

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Old-fashioned Instant Pot goulash is a classic family dish that comes together easily in your pressure cooker. Whether you call it goulash, Johnny Marzetti, or American chop suey, you have to agree that this recipe is simply THE BEST! Pressure Cooker Goulash Recipe Readers have been begging me to create an Instant Pot version of […]

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Our yummy Mexican tater tot casserole is an easy and hearty meal that your whole family will love! This delicious taco-inspired tater tot casserole recipe is chock-full of black beans, corn, ground beef and a whole lot of flavor. Oh, did I mention it’s also loaded with cheese? Yep. We definitely have the cheese component […]

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Dismissing concerns that states are reopening too soon, President Donald Trump incorrectly said that a newly revised model projecting 134,000 COVID-19 deaths by August “assumes no mitigation.” In fact, the model assumes states will keep their existing social distancing measures in place, unless suspensions have already been announced.

The post Trump Falsely Claims COVID-19 Death Projection Assumes ‘No Mitigation’ appeared first on FactCheck.org.

Claims on social media have been spreading the falsehood that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention significantly lowered the COVID-19 death toll. There has been no such reduction. These claims confuse two different measures of the number of deaths.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Internet Musician Podcast! Show notes for Episode #1: Subscribe to the Internet Musician Podcast with iTunes: The first episode of The Internet Musician Podcast, hosted by indie artist and internet music marketing junkie Brian Hartzog (http://www.brianhartzog.net).  In this introductory episode, Brian introduces himself, his indie music credentials and […]

Would you agree that to win in Home based business you need a regular supply of leads? Would you also agree that the 'Quality' is also important? If you do not agree, then I wish you good luck with your business, this article is not for you!

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Unless you have been hiding in a cave for the last few years you can't help but to notice the online video revolution taking place. The online video industry leader YouTube is now one of the most visited websites in the world. You can take advantage of this popularity and use it to increase your home based MLM business opportunity leads. This article will give you 5 tips to do just that.

Generating Prepaid Legal Leads can be difficult right? How about frustrating? Or how about all the above! Well, you are not the only one who may find it hard my friend. If you know how to harness the power of the internet and how to position yourself right you will generate more Prepaid Legal Leads than you can handle. In fact I am going to give you 3 easy steps to follow to truly prosper.

OK, so you have a Herbal Life Business and you are thinking: How an you sell more Herbal Life Weight Loss Product? Well I have some great tips to make your life many times easier.

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Do you want to know how to get more traffic to your blog? Well, I am going to reveal the advantages of press releases to boost traffic to a website. Once you know this your business will explode!

“While we did send you the text file two days late last Thursday, the rest of the schedule cannot be delayed by two days. Oh, by the way, here is a new version of the text file you will have to use instead.”

- Client, on Monday

I had made a packing design that was approved, but not yet fully paid for.

Client: We are really in a hurry, so please send fonts and colors you’ve used ASAP. And what software do you use to design things?  This is urgent!

Me: What do you mean? Do you need print files? Sure, but I need to be paid before I send you the finished files.

Client: Why do we have to pay you? This was our idea of design! I even sent you mock-up in Photoshop!

I was designing a website for a client. Over time, the client requested lots of little changes to the content. One weird result of this, though, is that any photos that included women were slowly removed.

Client: Could you remove that person in this photo?

Me: Okay, but that means there are now no more women on the website?

Client: That’s fine, we’re not marketing just for women. We’re not sexist!

My department manager was looking for an intern:

Boss: It doesn’t have to be a graphic designer, just someone that can use Adobe Illustrator efficiently and has an eye for detail and composition.

Me: So… a designer?

I’m a photographer and aspiring photo archivist. I was asked to digitize photos that were on display at a funeral/viewing. There were 65 photos.

Me: Sure, I could have this done pretty soon, no problem!

Client: Great! I didn’t have tape and didn’t want to use glue, so (with pride in their voice) guess what I used?

Me: (with pronounced fear in my voice) Uh… what?

Client: Toothpaste!

What was going to be an hour and a half project turned into two days of scraping and cleaning photos.

Stephen Warley of Life Skills That Matter believes that the key to being happy and successful is knowing yourself. Unfortunately, self-reflection is typically the LAST thing on most of our to-do lists! 

On today’s episode, Stephen talks to Kyle about how the best business skills you can develop as an independent worker are life skills, and how to make sure you’re being honest with yourself about who you are and what you want to do. 

Today’s links: 

• https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/author/stephen-warley/
• https://twitter.com/stephenwarley
• https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/accelerator/
• Theme song by topmen.bandcamp.com!

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Value-based pricing is the holy grail of freelancing. It’s how you make a lot of money by showing your clients that you can give them results. It’s also not easy to make the switch to this pricing structure!

Returning guest Ami Sanyal shares his DREAM framework for getting clients on board with paying you more! Ami walks you through:

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Ami breaks down this approach, and how he was able to transform his agency with this approach! 

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• Theme song by topmen.bandcamp.com!

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