Summary: 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! <br><br>**Wrist Check**<br><br>Remember that SNK807 AJ is #watchfasting witha leather strap- did he forget to mention that is a strap he made by hand.<br><br>* 2017 was a “makers” Thanksgiving and Black Friday. <br><br>A 2018 Powell Pivot?<br><br>Chris Powell Associates has been active for 6 years. Time for a change to better reflect my services?<br><br>**Facebook Business page?- say what, yes Chris just say that.**<br><br>Speaking of Facebook - **Where is future going with social...**<br><br>* Facebook announces a way for under 13 years olds to use Messenger (under supervision of mom/dad) <a href="https://messengerkids.com/" rel="noopener">https://messengerkids.com/</a><br>* COPA (because AJ forgot)<br> * “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.”<br><br>* * *<br><br>Small Fries <br><br>Play Santa this season and give generously to some worthy non-profits in Bellingham that help out the little kids.<br><br>Lydia Place (<a href="https://lydiaplace.org/)" rel="noopener">https://lydiaplace.org/)</a> - “Every family deserves a home”<br>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.<br><br>Blue Skies for Children (<a href="http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/)" rel="noopener">http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/)</a> - “Raising hope and self-esteem in young hearts and minds”<br>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.<br><br>Skookum Kids (<a href="http://www.skookumkids.org/)" rel="noopener">http://www.skookumkids.org/)</a> - “Caring for foster kids in Whatcom County”<br>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. <br><br>* * *<br><br>Tech That Caught our eye<br><br>* Seiko announces “baby Turtle” (<a href="http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1" rel="noopener">http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1</a>, SRPC37K1, SRPC39K1, and SRPC41K1 divers & “Night Divers”<br> * The 200-meter rated case measures 42.3mm and features a crown at three o’clock, <br> * Seiko’s 4R35 caliber: hacking, hand-winding, 41 hours of power reserve & beat rate of 21,600<br>* AJ “Is this the replacement of the 20 year old SKX? <br><br>* * *<br><br>Connect with us<br><br>* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (<a href="http://patreon.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://patreon.com/ajbarse)</a> or follow on Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram</a> (<a href="http://instagram.com/ajbarse)" rel="noopener">http://instagram.com/ajbarse)</a> @ajbarse.<br>* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (<a href="http://bit.ly/quietchris)"></a>
