Have yourself a maker & giver Christmas. We'll share some ways to joyfully give back to some little Bellingham kiddos worthy of your generosity. AJ talks about #watchfast, his endeavor in leather making, and Seiko's end of year announcements. And "you're kill'n me Smalls!" AJ & Chris chat on the merits of Facebook for businesses ...and now messenger for kids? Stay healthy this holiday season!

**Wrist Check**

Remember that SNK807 AJ is #watchfasting witha leather strap- did he forget to mention that is a strap he made by hand.

* 2017 was a “makers” Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

A 2018 Powell Pivot?

Chris Powell Associates has been active for 6 years. Time for a change to better reflect my services?

**Facebook Business page?- say what, yes Chris just say that.**

Speaking of Facebook - **Where is future going with social...**

* Facebook announces a way for under 13 years olds to use Messenger (under supervision of mom/dad) https://messengerkids.com/
* COPA (because AJ forgot)
* “Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was a law in the United **States** of America, passed in 1998 with the declared purpose of restricting access by minors to any material defined as harmful to such minors on the Internet.”

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Small Fries

Play Santa this season and give generously to some worthy non-profits in Bellingham that help out the little kids.

Lydia Place (https://lydiaplace.org/) - “Every family deserves a home”
Bellingham-based non-profit serving families since 1989. Housing case management, parenting support, behavioral health counseling. Partnering with Bellingham property management and housing authorities in ending homelessness one family at a time.

Blue Skies for Children (http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/) - “Raising hope and self-esteem in young hearts and minds”
Sponsors children in programs to enrich their lives; sports, dance, swimming, martial arts, music, art lessons. Support for school trips. Back-to-school backpack program.

Skookum Kids (http://www.skookumkids.org/) - “Caring for foster kids in Whatcom County”
Volunteer-staffed facility to care for children transitioning into foster care. They work with caseworkers to find the right long-term solution for these kids. They work with foster parents and “respite care” providers. This year they bought Perch & Play on State street and use it to host events like Foster Parents night out.

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Tech That Caught our eye

* Seiko announces “baby Turtle” (http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1, SRPC37K1, SRPC39K1, and SRPC41K1 divers & “Night Divers”
* The 200-meter rated case measures 42.3mm and features a crown at three o’clock,
* Seiko’s 4R35 caliber: hacking, hand-winding, 41 hours of power reserve & beat rate of 21,600
* AJ “Is this the replacement of the 20 year old SKX?

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