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Weise family celebrates 50 years in pharmacy service to community
Under the watchful portrait of their predecessors, Dr. Emil H. Weise and his father, Emil Weise, Sr., three generations of the Weise family – Gilbert Weise, Sr., his son, Gilbert, Jr. and granddaughter Tiffany Weise Schaible – are carrying on a family tradition in pharmacy, nutrition, and homeopathic medicine at their drugstore in Ortega.
Although Weise Prescription Shop and Natural Food Shoppe opened its doors in the Ortega Medical Arts Building on June 1, 1967, the family's roots in medicine go back decades earlier when Gilbert Sr.'s father, Dr. Emil Weise, had a compounding laboratory in downtown Jacksonville, where he was a naturopathic physician and clinical nutritionist specializing in homeopathic medicine.
Gilbert Sr., grew up in Avondale, attending West Riverside Elementary School, John Gorrie Middle School and Robert E. Lee High School. Along with his brothers, Reinold and Edmund, Gilbert Sr. attended the University of Virginia Medical School, but each focused on a different specialty.
"I always thought I was going to be a doctor," said Gilbert, Sr. After a hitch in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne Division, serving in Germany during the Korean War, he got a degree in psychology, then went to the University of Florida's pharmacy school, where he met his future wife, JoHelen Cheek, who also holds a pharmacy degree.
While the couple served as pharmacists for other companies, JoHelen saved $10 from each of their paychecks until she had $2,000 saved to open their own apothecary, joining Gilbert's brothers in the family's corporation.
Reinold's surgery practice and Edmund's pediatric practice, as well as their mother Ruth's vitamin and natural food shop, had already been established in the building located at 4343 Colonial Avenue, which was designed by their father, Emil Weise, to emulate Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Although neither the surgery or pediatric practices remain, the building is home to three generations of family in the pharmacy and natural foods business.
"I felt like I would always be in the family business, but wasn't totally committed to it," said Gilbert Weise, Jr., speaking of his initial studies at the University of Florida. "My undergraduate classes were in architecture, but because I am a people person and really love interacting with people. I couldn't imagine myself in an office all day long every day."
Gilbert, Jr.'s, daughter, Tiffany Weise Schaible, is also part of the family business. She had majored in public relations at the University of North Florida, but when the family business got so busy, she went to the University of Florida to become a certified pharmacy technician. "In the back of my mind, I always thought I would work in the family business," said Schaible, who has been at the pharmacy six years now.
Gilbert Weise, Sr. said he is pleased the past 50 years have provided a service for the community and, in honor of the company's Golden Anniversary, the Weise family will hold an open house Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with live music, food, beverages, and giveaways.
By Kate A. Hallock
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1969 • 1979
Master Printing was founded in 1969 by John Aresta. MP was started in a store front operation located in West New York, New Jersey with an 1,200 square foot area of production & office combined. The company was started as a part time business, where John & his wife Nancy worked as a second job to earn extra income to support their growing family. The companies main source of income at the time was selling letterpress & offset printing to both social & commercial needs.
1979 • 1989
This was a major expansion for MP, the previous 10 years were easy compared to the times that were coming. Expansion & growth included a new home for MP. Which would be the 1st floor of a commercial warehouse located in Guttenberg, NJ. The new space more than doubled their previous home to 2,500 sf. With this expansion, new & used equipment was purchased. The client base was now being extended to more than just local businesses. In less than 5 years, MP was feeling growing pains & expanded again now occupying the entire building to bring its square foot capacity to 5,000 sf. Once again, adding new equipment & services to keep up with the ever changing technology.
1989 • 1995
In 1989 MP, Needed to expand with technology constantly changing, & client base expanding the company needed to become more convenient & resourceful to its clients. MP found a location just 1 mile outside the Lincoln Tunnel & was now occupying 8,000 square feet. With this change MP was now making its mark with New York City clients & their demands, entering the world of color printing & fast paced clients in the Metropolitan area. As the years quickly passed, MP's client list grew & the demands got greater.
1995 • 2000
In 1995, to accommodate its fast growing success, & to keep up with technology, master printing purchased a new 6 color printing press with an aquas coater. MP decided to have it installed in its new location of 12000 square feet, just blocks from the NJ side of the Lincoln Tunnel, giving all of it's New York clients, New York printing & service, at NJ prices. This expansion worked out well for the company & gave faster growth than expected.
2000 • Present Todays Modern Facility
A new decade brings a bigger and better Master Printing Inc., with business now in its
30th year
it was time again for MP to set it roots even deeper. With this move to our own 30,000 sq. ft building conveniently located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, we were now able to offer our clients all the comforts of home with the latest that technology has to offer. MP spare no cost and built a state of the art modern facility where we were now able to fully grasp the
40" Offset Market
. Our facility more than doubled once again, along with our press room. The new space allowed us to purchase our second brand new press a 40" six color, with aqueous coater to compliment our half size press. This combination of equipment gave us the ability to offer the service, quality and price that our clients were now expecting, We invite you to come visit our a plant in Carlstadt for a tour and see what we have built from a 1200 sq. ft store front next to the Mayfair theatre in West New York, New Jersey.
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Beginning the Journey Home
Continuing with our conversations around the environment and conservation efforts that we started yesterday at Animal Kingdom, one Disney traveler pointed out this sign.
The busses we have utilized all week are one of only a few fleets to use a renewable diesel! The MASH travelers are heading home today, but continue to check back over the next few weeks for more student reflections and learning from our 2016 MASH meets Mickey trip!!
Final Day!
We're spending our final day revisiting the Magic Kingdom! Then it's back to the airport and a flight back to CT!
Having a "Wild" Time in Animal Kingdom
Disney Travelers explored the animal world today! The day was full of all kinds of "wild" facts about the animals features in the park on attractions like the Kilamanjaro Safari, the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, and The Maharajah Jungle Trek. Check back for updated posts with a few of these facts! In the mean time, any guesses on where Disney gets their animals from?
Science and art combined once again at Disney, with the magnificent Tree of Life, which MASH Travelers got to experience up close and personal before another 4-D show, It's Tough to be a Bug. Then they ended their time at Animal Kingdom with the Festival of the Lion King!
EPCOT: More than Science
When you hear EPCOT, most think of science, technology, and innovation. But the World Showcase highlights the history and culture of 11 countries. MASH travelers reviewed their American History in the American Adventure Show (which featured more of the infamous antimatronic technology). They saw totem poles from the Inuits in Canada, strolled through a model of Shakespeare's Garden in the UK, learned Japanese history through the museum, traveled to France and China in a 360 degree theater (where the movie surrounds you), saw mariachi musicians, and much much more.
We also visited during the EPCOT flower and garden show. Not only did travelers get to see topiaries of many Disney favorites, they also got to walk through a butterfly garden and observe many themed gardens.
MASH travelers ended the night in Italy with dinner before the IllumiNations firework show. Any guesses on why the lagoon is surrounded by torches?
Today's Classroom: EPCOT
Disney Travelers made connections to their entire school schedule during their day at EPCOT.
As the park designed to embrace and encourage innovations, the most obvious connections were to their science, robotics, video production and technology classes. Travelers took on the role of astronaut-in-training as they traveled to Mars on Mission: Space. They were engineers on Test Track, where they designed their own vehicle and then tested in on a track to determine its efficiency, responsiveness, etc under a variety of conditions. Each of these attractions included additional experiences and activities that put our students' knowledge to the test. Many other attractions provided the travelers with the chance to design prototypes and then test them in simulators.
Conservation and ecosystems were another topic studied today as park of Turtle Talk with Crush, The Seas with Nemon and Friends and Circle of Life. They even got to tour a butterfly garden. Living with the Land was a boat tour through a number of farming innovations EPCOT Researchers are trying in collaboration with the US Department of Agriculture. Here there are vertical gardens, fish farming, integrated aquaculture and so much more. Any guesses on how much lettuce can be produced in 2 of the grids posted?
Spaceship Earth took students back in time, and connected to their 7th grade social studies class with Mr. Williams. They toured the inventions that contributed to advancements in communications, which included developments made by the Egyptians, Phonecians, etc. Check back tomorrow for more descriptions of the social studies learning that took place today.
Pixar also had a series of "shorts" that utilized 3-D technology. As Pixar's John Lasseter says, "the art challenges the technology and the technology challenges the art." EPCOT and its attractions are probably the best example of these connections.
Disney Travelers will spend the day at EPCOT today. The morning will be filled with science and in the afternoon/ evening they'll become world travelers and explore the World Showcase!
A Busy Day in the Magic Kingdom
MASH travelers had a fun-filled and long day finding new favorites in Magic Kingdom, where Walt Disney's imagination and creations can be seen across each of the lands.
Walt Disney's dream of the future fits our science, technology and communications theme quite well and it's no surprise it was a MASH Traveler favorite. It all came to life in Tomorrow Land! For many, Space Mountain was the favorite attraction of the day, where they experienced the effects of gravity, centripetal force, and Newton's Laws that theyreviewed yesterday, but on a roller coaster that's entirely in the dark!
Other groups discovered another Tomorrow Land favorite: the People Mover. This attraction takes travelers on a tour of Tomorrow Land and applies the same technology as yesterday's Rockin' Rollercoaster. Just ask a MASH traveler for the "secret!"
Walt Disney's infamous animatronics technology was seen by all on many of today's attractions! Though many described them as "a little creepy," the Hall of Presidents was one example of this technology in action. But Zoe and Emily would like to rewrite some of the presentation based on facts they learned in social studies with Ms. Francis, especially about Andrew Jackson! The travelers saw other examples of animatronics and looked for Johnny Depp on Pirates of the Carribean, identified countries in It's a Small World, and learned about the history of technology on Carousel of Progress.
The group came together for a Wishes Dessert Party and watched Celebrate the Magic, which is a show that utilizes music and projection images onto the castle. The fireworks followed, and then it was back to Tomorrow Land for a few last attractions before boarding Disney Transportation and heading back to the resort!
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"Here you leave today and enter the world of tomorrow, yesterday and fantasy."
The first glimpse of Cinderella's Castle as some MASH travelers enter the Magic Kingdom.
What do you think of when you hear "Disney World?" Mickey? Minnie? Cinderella's Castle? Rides?
Disney travelers spent the morning exploring how concepts from their science curriculum, like speed, velocity, kinetic energy, inertia and gravity, are also very important Disney terms.
They started the day with the Youth Education Series and using IPads and their knowledge from Mrs. Pires, discussed how Newton's Laws of Motion play a role in constructing roller coasters.
After a few experiments, they had the chance to experience two of Hollywood Studio's famous rides: Tower of Terror and Rockin' Roller Coaster (rides that some groups returned to again and again as the day went on).
As Umarr pointed out, inertia, gravity and force played a role when they dropped on Tower of Terror. It explained why a simple seat belt is all that you wear, why your stomach does that "floppy thing," and why their lanyards flew up when the ride was dropping down.
One YES teacher, Chris, pointed out that "we can use our imagination and technology to address gravity." That technology and imagination is behind many attractions, including creating the force on Rockin' Rollercoaster to get cars of 32 people to accelerate from being at rest to moving 60 MPH in 2.8 seconds. Any guesses what that force is?
Students also looked for all the details that go into the "story" of each attraction. They soon realized that Disney Imagineers are a diverse group and all contribute to the attraction's story.
Day 1: Hollywood Studios
Our first park of the trip: Hollywood Studios! We paused for a group picture and now we are heading to our Disney YES Program: Gravity!
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Rated: R
Running Time: 92 minutes
Starring: Patrick Muldoon, Patsy Kensit, and Amy Locane
Written by: Randall Frakes
Directed by: John Hough
Studio: Artisan
Retail Price: $24.98
Features: Theatrical Trailer, Photo Gallery
Specs: 1.33:1 Full Screen, English Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Surround, English Subtitles, Spanish Subtitles, English Closed Captions, Scene Selection
Released: July 23rd, 2002
The greats of film theory must be rolling in their graves. Not Eisenstein nor Munsterberg could have conceived the idea that this is where their beloved film would be headed. For years, film theorists have dedicated their lives into shaping film into what it is. While most theorists have the comfort of speaking from "behind the desk," there are those, like Eisenstein, that put their theories to work within the films that they made.
They single-handedly built film into what it is today and kept it from becoming a simple phase or gimmick in the evolution of human history. When nickelodeons across the country were making bank on simple twenty second long films, there were the *smarter* guys and gals living sparsely around the world who were actually creating ideas of montage and intriguing film principles. Yet, why is it today that audiences are becoming this incompetant group of mindless slugs -- all of which are being forcefed this capitalist nonsense crap? The answer is simple -- The Capitalists of this and other nations are draining the film industry of everything it holds. Film is no longer about art to the general population, but rather how flashy the film can be. For example, I once had a friend of mine tellme that he didn't like student films because "they didn't come from Hollywood," and that they were also "too slow." This is a kid that would take one look at a beautiful film like, "The Scent of Green Papaya," and fall asleep within the first twenty minutes of the film.
So what the hell is happening here?
First, as film loses its beauty and luster as an art form, more and more films will begin to be like "Hell's Gate" -- The most unfortunate film I've had to witness yet. Here, we have the product of "wouldn't it be fun to make a movie?" mixed with a load of incompetents looking to make a pretty penny. The Capitalist's first problem is that they assume that any average Joe can make a successful film. Second, they are afraid of the GOOD filmmakers because the GOOD filmmakers are the ones who have the guts to stand up to a stupid decision, and thus they (the GOOD filmmakers) are labeled "elitists". GOOD filmmakers are *not* elitists -- They work hard and know far more about the human psyche than any money grubbing Capitalist.
To use society as an example, if one Capitalist were to create so many artless & thoughtless films that it begins to effect the actual intellect of the NATION (ie, THE USA), then you're left with a bunch of blind grunts who will almost religiously go to the theaters to catch the latest Adam Sandler flick ("Punch Drunk Love," excluded because I have yet to see it). It all adds up to money -- A LOT of money -- going straight to that original Capitalist's pocket. My second example: Do you know that "Titanic" is NOT the highest grossing film of all time? In adjusted dollars, "Snow White" is tops, because far more tickets were sold and a larger amount of people went to the theaters. In second place, "Gone With The WInd" follows, and "Titanic" finally slides in at third. "Titanic" was never as big as "Snow White," but rather the ticket prices have been boosted to create the illusion that the film industry is booming. Ever wonder why your local theater charges so much for junk food and drinks? It's because the movies they show don't bring in enough of a substantial profit to keep the theater running otherwise. All these problems are built on the basis that society grows old of the "same-ol" movies, and in turn you end up with a constantly shrinking audience.
(I'd still like to point out that I myself still enjoy the occasional thoughtless film, but this is getting ridiculous.)
...Now back to connecting all this theory stuff to the ridiculus P.O.S. film I'm reviewing...
I must state that "Hell's Gate" is the worst film I've ever seen. (Previously, last week's "The Pool" held that honor). So, thanks to the buildup of "thoughtless" films, we now have officially taken a chunk of the film industry and REVERTED back to a thought level so friggin archaic that a blade of grass could comprehend the plot and wonder WHY it was made. This isn't new, of course, there's always been a section of the film industry that is *dumb,* but that section of the industry is growing. For the love of God, I swear to take a piss on "Hell's Gate" director John Hough's grave when he finally DIES in a corner, alone. This is a disgrace to the people that work in this industry, and it's a disgrace to all the people that have ever come before Mr. Hough ever set foot out of his mother's womb (the entirity of the crew, by all means, is not excluded from this notion, but I'll give the cast the benefit of the doubt). It's a shame ANYONE has to witness this downfall of film.
What good is a nice transfer when you have a horribly shot film to begin with?
Don't expect too much, the cinematographer and director of photography will hopefully never get another job. The same, HOPEFULLY, goes for the director, John Hough, but I doubt it. He somehow has been allowed to make thirty YEARS of bad movies. Specifically, the transfer here -- As given to me in Full Screen format -- is flat and nearly devoid of colors in general. This isn't necessarily a problem in the transfer, but more along the lines a lack of creative input behind the camera. However, in addition to the utter lack of anything beautiful to look at, there were several scratches and such here and there throughout the entirity of the DVD. Nothing major, but the quality of the image in general makes this look like a golf training video. *shudder*
Oh dear, if only the soundtrack were non-existent. My left testicle, quite frankly, could have made a better score by rolling around on the carpet. For an example, go find a guitar string and beat things with it while recording the sound. Now take that sound and amplify it about 20 db and you'll have a perfect recreation of whatever the hell synthesizer noises the crammed into the music. Even worse, the score just wouldn't let up! During the scenes that should have been quiet, there was ANNOYING MUSIC!!! AHHHHH!!!!
Dolby Digital 5.1? Who cares...They *maybe* used TWO channels for BAD stock sounds. Seriously though, the worst aspect of the sound is that it's all flat. There's an entire sequence in the film that has been dubbed and is OFF by nearly a whole second. What's worse is, only one of the character's in the scene were actually out of sync, and the rest were in sync, making the scene not even blamable on a possible DVD problem. Here again, "Hell's Gate" FAILS!
OOOOOOOHHHHHH!!!! A PHOTO GALLERY!!!!!!!!!!! Honestly now, these people weren't even passionate about their dvd release! I mean, was the plan always to make a horrible movie and then forget about it??? At least give us SOMETHING other than a Photo Gallery to look at! Like, wouldn't a documentary on HOW BAD THIS MOVIE IS be worth actually getting this dvd for?
No, and they didn't even try. F- (with the silly exception of the decent DVD cover).
There's nothing more to say. If you've read my review and think I'm a stuck up punk, hey, by all means, go BUY THE MOVIE.


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Teachers the best nation builders, must bring all children to mainstream: President
Kovind said that teachers giving extra tuition to those who paid for it was like "selling education".india Updated: Sep 05, 2017 22:07 IST
President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday said teachers are the "best category" of nation builders but noted there is a dip in the standard of education because teachers are running away from their responsibility.
After meeting teachers who received awards on the occasion of Teachers Day, he said: "You are the best category of nation builders. India is a diverse nation... bringing all children to the mainstream is the responsibility of teachers."
He also said that it was "important that our children should be taught to be good human beings first and imbibe the values of honesty and integrity" because it was "only then will they excel in the profession they choose".
Kovind however said that there is a dip in the standard of education because "teachers are running away from their responsibility".
He also called on teachers to try to understand the family and financial background of students so that they can bring all students to the same level.
"Children in schools are from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Teachers need to take care of this. They should make an effort to understand the child's family background and minimise disparity among the students of a class.
"Without understanding the background of every student, uniformity cannot be brought," he said in his speech in Hindi.
Pointing out that many teachers gave extra tuition to those who paid for it, he said it was like "selling education".
"As per Indian tradition, education is not sold, it is given as a gift. If you convert it into tuition or coaching, what would be the difference in a trader and a teacher? You would be selling education," he said.
Kovind said that education was never sold or commercialise in the Indian tradition and was considered as 'vidya daan' (selfless act of imparting knowledge).
"Those who do charity or donate are in the highest echelon of the society. Only those who have something with them can donate...If we convert this (donation) into coaching and tuitions, then I feel there would not be any difference between a businessman and a teacher.
"Those who indulge in such activities, they are even at lower category than traders in the society," he said.
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Top 11 Reasons Why to Invest in Vietnam
Vietnam is the third largest market in Southeast Asia and one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Low costs and regulations that encourage foreign investment are only some of the key elements that attract foreign entrepreneurs. In this article, we present you the top 11 reasons why you should invest in Vietnam.
#1 Strategic location
Located in the center of ASEAN, Vietnam has a strategic location. It is close to other major markets in Asia, the most notable neighbor of them being China.
Its long coastline, direct access to the South China Sea and proximity to the world's main shipping routes give perfect conditions for trading.
Two major cities in Vietnam are Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi, the capital, is located in the north and has extremely convenient trading opportunities. Ho Chi Minh City, the largest by population, is situated in the south and is the industrial mecca of Vietnam.
#2 Doing business is getting easier every year
Vietnam has made numerous amendments to their regulations to make investing in Vietnam more transparent.
In terms of ease of doing business, Vietnam ranked 82 out of 190 countries in 2016. Compared to the previous year, the ranking improved by 9 positions.
This rise was the result of improvements in some processes of doing business. For example, the government made the procedures of getting electricity and paying taxes easier, according to the World Bank report.
Based on their economic models, Trading Economics predicts Vietnam to rank 60 by 2020. Hence, the future prospects of ease of doing business in Vietnam are very promising.
#3 Trade agreements
Another indication of openness to the global economy are the numerous trade agreements Vietnam has signed to make the market more liberal.
Some of the memberships and agreements:
- Member of ASEAN and ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA)
- Member of World Trade Organisation (WTO)
- Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the US
- Free Trade Agreement with the European Union (comes into effect in 2018)
All these treaties show that Vietnam is eager to promote the country's economic growth and will continue its commitment towards trading with other countries.
#4 Stable GDP growth
Over the last few decades, Vietnam's economic growth has been one of the fastest in the world. This rapid development started due to economic reforms launched in 1986 and the rise has been continuous ever since.
According to the World Bank, the GDP rate in Vietnam has experienced a stable growth, averaging 6.46 % a year since 2000.
#5 Openness to foreign investment
Geographical advantages and growing economy are not the only attractive features for investors. Vietnam has always been welcoming to foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourages it by constantly renewing regulations and providing FDI incentives.
The government of Vietnam offers several incentives to foreign investors who invest in certain geographical areas or sectors of special interest. For example, in high-tech or healthcare businesses. These tax benefits include:
- Lower corporate income tax rate or exemption from the tax
- Exemption from import duty, e.g on raw materials
- Reduction of or exemption from land rental or land use tax
In July 2015, Vietnam also implemented Decree 60/2015 which allows foreign investors to invest in more areas than before.
Vietnam recorded $24.4 billion as foreign direct investment in 2016, according to the government. Giants like Samsung, Nestle, and LG are among the largest investors contributing to this number.
#6 Vietnam is the next China?
According to the World Bank, the economic growth of Vietnam has raised the country from one of the world's poorest into a lower middle-income country over the past three decades. If the economic rise of nearly 7% a year will continue, Vietnam's economic development could be compared to what Chinese economy experienced a decade ago, as predicted by economic analysts.
Rising labor costs in China increase the prices of products as well, giving Vietnam a good opportunity to become the next hub for producing labor-intensive goods. Industries that used to flourish in China are now moving to Vietnam.
For example, Vietnam is becoming the hotspot of manufacturing instead of China. In addition to top manufacturing sectors such as textile and clothing, Vietnam's manufacturing is also taking a more high-tech direction.
#7 Growing population
With over 95 million residents, Vietnam ranks as the 14th largest population in the world. By 2030, the population will grow to 105 million, as forecasted by Worldometers.
Together with a growing population, the middle class of Vietnam is increasing faster than of any other Southeast Asian nation.
Steadily increasing economy means bigger income which, in turn, will result in growing middle class. A market research firm Nielsen estimates the middle class in Vietnam to grow to 44 million residents by 2020 and to 95 million by 2030. This will support consumerism making Vietnam a profitable target for foreign investors.
#8 Young demographics
Unlike in China where the population is ageing rapidly, the demographics of Vietnam is young.
According to Worldometers, the median age in Vietnam is 30.8 years in contrast to 37.3 years in China. Nielsen has also estimated that 60% of Vietnamese are under the age of 35.
The workforce is young and large and shows no sign of decrease. In addition, the country also invests more money in education than other developing countries. Thus, besides being vigorous, the labor force in Vietnam is skilled as well.
#9 Relatively low setup costs
In contrast to many other countries, there are no minimum capital requirements for most business lines in Vietnam. In fact, setting a high capital for registering a company in Vietnam is one of the 7 common mistakes foreign investors do here.
You can start a business in Vietnam without having a great amount of charter capital in your back pocket. Just make sure you have enough funds to cover the planned expenses of your company set up and you are good to go.
Also, note that the amount of capital you stated must be fully paid in within 90 days of the date of your company registration.
#10 Competitive labor costs
Despite the yearly increase of minimum wage, Vietnam is still a country with low labor costs. Wages in Vietnam remain less than half of what the wages are in China.
The rise of wages in China has forced manufacturers to look for a market with lower labor costs. Vietnam with its low minimum wage and growing economy is a great low-cost alternative to China.
#11 Vietnam is much bigger than people realize
There are more people living in Vietnam than in most of the large countries in Europe. Vietnam's population has already surpassed the following European countries:
Growing solvent population together with a booming economy hide bigger investment opportunities in Vietnam than most people would realize at first.
These were the 11 main reasons to invest in Vietnam. Naturally, there can also be risks, as there will be when investing in any other country. However, these risks can be minimized with a well-elaborated plan.
For example, as the first step, make sure you choose the best market entry strategy when entering Vietnam as it is one of the top contributors to your company's future success.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us for a consultation by filling out the form below. Our consultants will help your business thrive in Vietnam.
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I'm pretty confident that if you asked anyone who has ever owned a rental property you would get an overwhelming response that it's not as lucrative or easy as they thought it would be. In fact, owning a rental property can be a major pain, and end up costing you a ton of money!
I certainly don't mean to be a "Debbie Downer", and I know that if it's done right it can be lucrative, but from an insurance agent's perspective, I don't see a lot of people doing it right.
So you're probably thinking, "Well Ryan, you are an insurance advisor. What do you know about real estate or rental properties? Why should I take advice from you?"


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The snapdragon's tale: Evolutionary paths to species diversity
Where: Royal Institution
When: 21st November, 7.00pm
Info: Every species seems beautifully adapted to its way of life, so why do species ever change? In this year's Genetics Society JBS Haldane Lecture, Enrico Coen will discuss how studying the snapdragon flower and its wild relatives is providing fresh answers. He will show how genes and environment interact to drive populations to explore new evolutionary paths.
The snapdragon's tale: Evolutionary paths to species diversity


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"Out of the unimaginable blackness (...) there flopped rhythmically a horde of tame, trained, hybrid winged things that no sound eye could ever wholly grasp, or sound brain ever wholly remember. They were not altogether crows, nor moles, nor buzzards, nor ants, nor vampire bats, nor decomposed human beings, but something I cannot and must not recall." --H.P. Lovecraft
They came to this island from the mysterious south, from the nightmare countries, on ships bearing the mark of the hideous sun. Sorcerers and necromancers commanded them, sent them forth onto these shores with bloody intent. They were the cold, pale things of native myths, of scary bedtime stories for children, of gothic horror for a morbid audience: chittering creatures with torn wings and spiky legs and terrible jaws, mad things of exceptional malignancy from the abysses between stars, entombed in black vaults beneath the tainted soil of these accursed woods and desolate mountains. They have slept a thousand years, nestled amongst the roots of sinister monoliths, but now they stir, hungrily, awakened by whispers and by the insistent song they have craved for so long. Their black eyes turn to Kingsmouth, to the new arrivals on Solomon Island, and to the thing that sings, that once bound them and has now freed them again from their prison...[1]


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This comes after the Government through the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) signed an agreement with Tiger Power, Belgian renewable energy company. The agreement plans to electrify Kyaburyezibwa, Mukiti and Nyamicu (Kyenjojo district).
With the renewable power technology, residents are assured of uninterrupted power supply. This will enable people to watch TV, health centres and schools to operate smoothly and businesses will get a boost as well. Besides, it is eco-friendly and clean since it is pollution and fuel free.
The beneficiaries will pay for the power consumed through a metre. However, the cost of each unit will be more less the same as that of hydroelectricity.
Full article: New Vision


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WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats now have enough votes to try to block Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with a filibuster, setting up a showdown with Republicans who plan to confirm him anyway.
The crucial 41st vote came from Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware who announced his decision Monday as the Senate Judiciary Committee met to vote on Gorsuch's nomination.
Coons said that he had decided to oppose President Donald Trump's nominee over concerns that include his vague answers in his hearing.
Coons' opposition will prevent Republicans from reaching the 60 votes they need to move Gorsuch over procedural hurdles to a final Senate vote.
Determined to confirm him despite Democratic objections, they will likely change Senate rules later this week to reduce the threshold from 60 to a simple majority.
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Review: Blake and Mortimer Vol. 5 The Strange Encounter
One of the joys of being a reviewer is I sometimes get to read/watch new content before it gets released to the masses. As I have read, to this point, hundreds of books which have entertained me endlessly and provoked thought about issues I would not normally engage in. The world learns through art and art often reflects the truths no one wants to directly say. I also get to review television shows weeks or months before it premieres.
One such show is the reboot of Roswell in which the original show revolved around three aliens who look like humans and whom are at under constant threat of being discovered. The show both entertained the novelty of alien species as well as balancing it with teenage angst. As the world has been obsessed with life beyond space, even making our current president wanting to know what is out there. In the fifth volume of Blake and Mortimer, our intrepid heroes head to the United States to solve the mystery of a man who disappeared more than a hundred years only to be found dead.
We are taken to 1777 and a descendant of Mortimer is fighting for the British during the American Revolution, amidst a battle, he sees three streams of light, and instantly disappears. Fast Forward 177 years later, and we find Blake & Mortimer headed to the United States, as their assistance is required in both identifying a mysterious body and finding out exactly what happened to it. Eventually they have mysterious men follow, with interference at every turn, as we soon find out that the U.S. military is working against them, as the pair finds more questions than answers in their discovery. By book's end, our heroes find out the truth and Mortimer gets to bury his ancestor in the way he should have been.
Overall, it's an excellent fish out of water story for this pair that more than dips into the science fiction genre but adds a dash of panache. The story by Jean Van Hamme is tense and action packed. The art by Benoit is breathtaking and appropriate. By story's end, this adventure gives Blake and Mortimer the jump start they needed and what their fans enjoy about these comics so much.
Story: Jean Van Hamme Art: Benoit
Story: 10 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.6 Recommendation: Buy


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So, if you can recall I mentioned something about going "frugal" in my previous posts. Afterall, saving a buck or ten makes momma pretty smart.
I dig a big brain. Actually, I dig a big brain over brawn.
Eh....maybe not but it sure sounds good.
Saving money, though....Well, it's more of a necessity right now.
I've been searching high and low for coupons, promo codes and savings sites. I took my search to twitter and received many wonderful links. I would like to thank those of you that mentioned your favorite sites. I will be sharing those with everyone a bit later.
There is a tremendous outpouring of savings/coupon sites on the web. WOW!
One of the sites that I came across is Savings.com.
Have you heard of it?
Just about every store you can think of is listed. Stores such as Sears, Payless Shoes, Home Depot and even Wal-Mart. Click on their link and find out what sales they have going on, coupon codes and even become notified when you can get free shipping on online sales.
Free shipping is always good since I do the majority of my shopping online these days!
Do you guys use these types of sites?
Have you had any luck tracking down sales?
I want to know!
Psst...Now would be a great time to check on the Home Depot promo codes!
(Need new patio furniture?)


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A Cult Giallo Classic Comes To Blu-Ray! Some of the most inventive thrillers ever made came from Italy, during a time when the "giallo" film was at its height – welcome to the bloody world of the Italian sex shocker!… Read More ›
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Northside Adventures Fishing Charters, Puhoi
Northside Adventures is an Auckland based fishing charter. We operate out of the picturesque Sandspit Harbour. This gives us direct access to some of the best fishing in the Hauraki Gulf. Full and half day trips are available. No experience needed.
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Goat Island is New Zealand's first Marine Reserve.
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Curtains vs fabric blinds, which one is the best for you?
Have you just bought a new house or are renting out a new space and want to decorate it? It is important to decide which room would be better suited to curtains or blinds. If you would like to use both for a luxurious look, think about the window space and interior scheme in order to create a sophisticated layered look that is well-balanced and not overwhelmed with the visual weight of the fabrics.
Don't worry as we have written down all possible benefits and difficulties that lie in choosing either, and it will help you make a decision as per your requirements.
Interior Style
Your style and décor preference are very important when you want to choose either curtains or blinds. Pleated curtains are used in a more traditional setting while eyelet curtains can be used for modern styles as well. Similarly, most blinds are used in modern and sleek interiors and create a perfect contemporary look like roller blind and vertical blind, while roman blind are a kind of hybrid between the two and can be used in traditional interior décor as well.
Traditional patterns like gingham, checks and floral design can create some stunning looks when they are used in curtains, creating a flow in the fabric. For blinds, the strong geometric pattern like honeycomb or Greek key creates a more appealing effect because of their naturally flat surface.
Typical Use
Ideally, curtains are used in living rooms and bedroom. The volume of the fabric and the fitting of the curtains provide and show the height of the room, especially in larger openings like a balcony. If you don't take into account the interior style, blinds are essentially used in smaller openings and in the bathrooms for easy use.
There are different ways to clean a curtain, but maintaining the fabric is not as easy because of the volume of the drapes if they are large. In this instance, window blinds are easier and can simply be taken down already folded or rolled.


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- Chinese boy forgot to blow off a lit candle while trying out kung-fu moves
- The boy's negligence cost his family over $15,000 after accidentally burning 40 E-bikes
A Chinese boy's negligence cost his parents over $15,000 after accidentally burning 40 e-bikes while trying out a move from the martial art.
According to NDTV, surveillance footage has revealed that the fire was a result of negligence by a boy who was trying out Kung Fu moves inside what appeared to be a parking complex.
CCTV footage shows the unsupervised boy lighting up a candle kept on an e-bike. Trying to recreate Kung Fu moves seen on screen, he thrusts his hands towards the candle, presumably to put it out with his palms.
However, the boy apparently lost interest putting out the fire with his palm and forgot about it being still lit.
A bike catches fire and the flames quickly grew bigger, soon spreading across the entire complex, the report pointed out.
The footage also shows firemen trying to put out the fire. The burnt bikes were found the next day, after the fire was put out.
Luckily, no person was reported injured in the fire accident.
Watch the news video footage by CGTN below.


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Montana Homecoming
by Dani Collins, Kathleen O'Brien, Eve Gaddy, Roxanne Snopek, Terri Reed
Tule Publishing Group (Montana Born)
Contemporary Romance: Anthology
November 21, 2015
Available in: e-Book
Coming Home to what's always been in your heart…
The Lone Way Home by Kathleen O'Brien (originally published as a standalone eBook October 1, 2014
After letting domineering men control her far too long, Abby Foster, plans to do exactly as she pleases. This includes a no-strings weekend fling with Joe Carlyle, if he can forgive her for breaking his heart eight years ago. But Joe's not interested in a fling- this time, he wants forever, and he's got seventy-two hours to make Abby want that, too.
Hometown Hero by Dani Collins (originally published as a standalone eBook September 27, 2014
Skye Wolcott always planned to live happily ever after in her hometown of Marietta, but then her marriage imploded in a cloud of scandal. Chase Goodwin has worked hard to get away from his past poverty, but when he comes back to Marietta to help his brother, all the old chemistry he and Skye shared in high school is back. Chase wants Skye to join his fast-paced world, but Skye's a small town girl. Can she convince him that Homecoming is more than a game, and he's back where he belongs?
Sing Me Back Home by Eve Gaddy (originally published as a standalone eBook September 21, 2014
Dr. Jack Gallagher hasn't been serious about a woman in a long time, and when the girl who once broke his heart moves back to town, he's not sure if he can take another chance. What's more, they both have teenage daughters now. But there are more sparks between him and Maya Parrish than ever. Can their passionate affair last or will it burn itself out as quickly as it began?
Home For Good by Terri Reed (originally published as a standalone eBook October 4, 2014
Joelle Winslow needs her cash share from the family ranch, and fast. But Matt Locke doesn't want to give it to her. Being in Marietta over homecoming weekend makes her realize how much she's missed the ranch... and Matt. Now it's decision time. Will following her dream take Joelle far away from Montana or return her home for good?
Finding Home by Roxanne Snopek (originally published as a standalone eBook September 23, 2014
Samara Davis has done it tough her whole life, and now she's back in Marietta with her young daughter, looking for a place to settle down. Logan Stafford is shocked to discover that he's building his high school sweetheart's new house. So much as happened to them both since then, can they really find happiness together?
I grew up in Maple Ridge, a suburb of Vancouver, when it was still a small town. My father and both grandfathers switched up between logging and fishing so I grew into a quintessential BC girl: green, natural, and impervious to rain.
I started reading romance in high school. The first one I really remember featured a heroine researching her family tree in Scotland who meets a distant cousin (very distant!) and falls in love with him. I don't remember much about the actual story, just the amazing setting, a heart-stopping kiss, and a happily ever after. I knew this was my kind of book and began consuming romances voraciously. Within a year or so, I wanted to write them for a living.
However, I thought becoming a writer was something you did when you were old. It was your second career. (Kinda turns out to be true in my case. Hashtag SpoilerAlert.) I still gave it a shot at twenty, taking up writing about the time I moved in with my high school sweetheart.
The key to writing, for those of you wondering, is to actually show up to the keyboard and make words land on a page. While I received my first rejection from Harlequin Presents when I was twenty-one, for the first decade or so, I was hit and miss at actually producing stories and sending them in. We traveled, got married, had kids… the usual distractions.
I also worked at various office jobs from a ski hill, to a real estate office, to a chiropractor's office, to an air conditioning installer and some manufacturing facilities. None of these jobs was particularly glamorous and rarely a day went by when I didn't imagine myself quitting to write full time.
When my husband took a job in the interior of BC, I thought my ship had come in. I was a stay-at-home writer for the first year, started writing for the local paper and concentrated on finishing manuscripts. When money got tight, I took a part-time job in yet another office. It turned into a fulltime job and I kept writing on the side, still hoping, dreaming, of someday writing full time.
I should mention that along the way, much like a gambling addict, I had just enough success to keep me going. I placed in several writing contests, most notably: HUSTLED TO THE ALTAR was a Golden Heart finalist and an American Title finalist. I also had an agent for a time. In 2008, I was notified that my story was a runner up in the Instant Seduction contest with Mills & Boon in London. I was convinced this was finally my big break.
Four. Years. Later…. And several (five or six) manuscripts later, they called to offer me a two-book contract. Did I quit my job? No. All those years of rejection had taught me not to count my chickens. So I wrote and worked and somehow managed to stay married despite the fact I didn't really participate in family life or household chores. I'm surprised my kids didn't sue me for neglect.
Almost a dozen books and two years later, I did quit my job. As of May 2014, I am a full-time writer and it is awesome. Click for my printable book list and you'll see that I don't have any problem with showing up at my desk and doing the work. I've even managed to pull a few of my old rejected manuscripts into the pile of paying titles. (Take heart from that, fellow rejected authors!)
And I was lucky enough to have one of my first books, PROOF OF THEIR SIN, nominated for a Reviewer's Choice Award from Romantic Times Magazine. Having been a bridesmaid in so many contests, I was fairly convinced I'd remain honored to be nominated, but I won! Click here to see me with my daughter after I accepted the award.
What's next? Well, I love, love, love writing for Harlequin Presents so expect as many of those out of me as they'll take. I have some fun novellas with Tule Publishing's Montana Born imprint and I have a few more of my rejected tomes I'd like to revise and publish. Honestly, I'll do whatever it takes to keep this career going so I never have to work in any office except my own ever again.


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You can have an AluMotive Vehicle Shutter delivered to your door step in as little as 48 hours after placing the order, ready for you to install. All vehicle shutters are supplied with full installation instructions to ensure a smooth installation.
Typically made from aluminum, these shutters are light and will keep fuel costs and drag down.
- Attached to a box inside vans where the owner can keep tools and other equipment.
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- Push and pull or spring operated.
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Our vehicle shutters are made of flat-lath aluminium, with options for twin skins and insulation depending on your requirements. Each curtain is provided with Nylon endlocks.
Guide Channels
Guide channels are typically 53mm for the sort of size of shutters that are built inside vehicles. However, should you need a larger shutter, guide channels of sufficient width will be provided.
The shutters can be designed to go over-head, ensuring that you do not lose any opening room in your vehicle, however, should a box be required, they are usually 165mm.
Spring Loaded (push & pull) manual operation with your choice of locking mechanisms. Available mechanisms include rod lock, hasp & staple, and twin rod among others.
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Do your wireframes or design mockups show a logical tab order for people using a keyboard, or other assistive technology, to navigate?
- Maria has tendonitis and is unable to use a mouse; instead, Maria uses the keyboard to navigate the web. When focus jumps around the page Maria gets confused.
Steps to take
- A user should be able to use the tab key to navigate to and activate every interactive element on a page.
- Users should be able to tab through interactive items in a logical order, usually from left to right and top to bottom. Sometimes a logical order will be obvious to your front end team based on a simple layout. In more complicated layouts you may need to identify the tab order in your wireframes or mockups.
- Each interactive element should have a visible focus state, work with your visual designer to make sure you've accounted for these.
- Watch World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) video about keyboard compatibility (47 seconds):
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93UgG72os8M
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
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text: NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Geography Australia (AUS) Time period covered 01/2007 - 12/2010 Data type Scientific literature Keywords Chlamydia, STDs Citation Authors Kwan KSH, Giele CM, Combs B, Mak DB Journal Sex Health Volume 9 Issue 4 Pages 349-54 Publication year 2012 Suggested citation Kwan KSH, Giele CM, Combs B, Mak DB. Improvement in antenatal testing for sexually transmissible infections and blood-borne viruses in Western Australian hospitals, 2007 to 2010. Sex Health. 2012; 9(4): 349-54. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 3, 2019


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Bullying is an awful thing for anyone to have to go through at any age!
The first thing any parent wants to do is lose their shit, stomp down to the school and demand the reprobates get hauled out of class so that you can tell them what for yourself!
- Be strong for your child and reassure them it is going to be ok, and it will be sorted out!
- Remind them it is not their fault
- Stress to them you will always be there for them, that they can tell you anything.
- Keep calm – Don't shout at the person on the other end of the phone.
My family's experience with bullying.
Every time I called the school to report bullying I spoke with the head of my daughters year group, I would end up in tears, why should my child have to endure this every day!
The complaints I made about the school buses were always out of the school's hands! " we cannot police the school buses" I was informed they have a transport contract with Transdev, and when you call them it was the same story "we cannot do anything! you need to contact the school" (Passing the buck!)
In the end, we just stopped our daughters from getting on the bus to school! We now transport our girls too and from school – I will never make them go through getting the school bus again! The problems went on from year 7 through to the end of year 9.
The school has dealt with everything accordingly, apart from the school transport issues, which in the end we gave up!
Here are just a few of the incidents our daughter had to face:
- Shoes were thrown out of the window of the school bus.
- Chocolate milk/Water thrown all over her.
- Various food items crumbled over her head.
- Belongings were taken out of her school bag inc her mobile phone.
- Hit/kicked and Threatened.
My middle daughter has also experienced bullying were a group of girls at lunchtime had surrounded her table who were intimidating her by getting in her face and pushing her. My daughter text me for help! I called the school straight away and explained what was happening, they could see on the CCTV and informed a teacher with authority to sort the situation.
It did not end there they carried on taunting my daughter, to the point she tried to seek refuge in the girl's bathroom she was followed. They decided to stand on the toilets in the adjoining cubicles, through orange juice all over my daughter! while another girl from the group filmed the incident on an iPad and which was air dropped to other pupils in the school! It was a humiliating experience for my daughter! Everyone was laughing at her and pointing at her as she walked through the halls! I did not hear about this until my daughter got home from school that evening in floods of tears.
It was the last of the bullying problems for my children, nothing else has happened since we stopped them from getting on the school bus.
Bullying warning signs to look out for
- Afraid to ride the school bus.
- Suddenly has fewer friends or doesn't want to be with a regular group of friends.
- Frequent headaches or stomachaches, trouble sleeping – These can be a sign of stress and anxiety associated with bullying
- Silence is a powerful thing tune into your child's body language even if they are telling you everything is ok their actions and body language may say otherwise.


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- 記者:楊 佩玲編輯:鄧梓英
- 2018-10-04
Unmanned stores have been introduced to Hong Kong hoping to improve retailers' profit margins by reducing staff costs, while business insiders believe it may be difficult to expand their business in the short run because customers are not yet accustomed to this new shopping experience.
Amazon Go, unmanned store chain in the United States that has opened 2 stores, expects to open 6 more shops this year. There are two unmanned pop-up stores in Hong Kong that the business model is similar to Amazon Go, they are AlipayHK and Okashi Land. Both stores only operated around one month in September due to their pop-up store nature.
High rent and investment costs hinder development
The commonly known example of unstaffed stores in Hong Kong is the laundromat. Joseph Leung Wai-Fung, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Retail Technology Industry Association said many self-service laundries were opened in recent years. Since laundromats only provide a single service, customers can handle the service easily, while unmanned stores like Amazon Go require different technologies.
The biggest advantage of unmanned shops is savings on labour costs. However, labour cost is not the biggest operating cost of stores in Hong Kong.
"Radio Frequency Identification, Internet of things and security camera are some examples of technologies and infrastructures needed to be used in unmanned stores, but the investment cost is expensive as they have not been widely used today," Leung said.
"High investment costs on technologies plus high rents in Hong Kong lead to a high operating cost of unmanned stores," he said. "Only when retailers have economic incentives will they open such stores, but in fact, they don't have. Unmanned stores are hard to develop in the short run."
A report conducted by the Census and Statistics Department shows the cost structure of Hong Kong retail stores. The report reveals that rent and wages occupied 16.3 percent and 7.4 percent of the total operating cost, respectively.
According to Statista, an online statistics and market research portal of the United States, rent and wages accounted for 4.8 percent and 13 percent of the total operating cost of shops in the US, respectively.
Rents account for the largest portion of retailers' operating cost in Hong Kong, while labour cost in the United States ranges the top among all elements of operating costs.
Adding to big investments in technologies, the saving in labour cost by opening an unmanned store in Hong Kong might not be as big as those in the United States.
There are over 40 unmanned stores opened in China, hoping to reduce labour cost. But more than 10 of them have already shut down, media reports showed.
The main reason for shutting down the store is that the staff cost in China is not that expensive. Monthly salary of a cashier cost around RMB3,000 to RMB5,000 (about HK$3,419 to HK$5,698).
The investment cost on technologies such as sensors, security cameras and artificial intelligence will be a lot more than RMB5,000 a month.
Unmanned stores are not easy to develop as long as the investment cost or other costs, such as rents, that are bigger than labour cost.
Low incentives to adapt to financial technology
Unmanned stores are hard to develop as citizens not yet accustomed to this new shopping experience.
Tsoi Chung-Kin, Executive director of the Hong Kong Department Store and Commercial Staff General Union said senior citizens are not accustomed to wireless payments and new technologies in unstaffed store.
"I am curious about the store but I prefer to shop in a staffed store. I am too old to use the technology that I even don't know how to enter the store without help," said Ng Kin-Wah, a 65 years old shopper at Okashi Land.
"I will shop in unmanned stores. It is fresh and fun. However, I believe that paying with a cashier's help will be faster as some people may not know how to do self-checkout," said Timothy Sin, a 22 years old shopper at AlipayHK.
Tsoi added that some customers, especially older people, prefer face-to-face services rather than self-service. "Some customers chit-chat with the staff and make friends with them. Therefore, there is a feeling of intimacy when there is staff at the shop."
He said that more people use mobile payment in recent years but its acceptance is still falling behind other countries.
"The mobile penetration rate in Hong Kong is up to 248 percent but contactless payment is still way behind," he said. "Boosting the use of mobile payment helps unmanned stores develop as it is part of the store."
Speaking of government support, Leung said the government did not take a lot of initiatives in promoting digital currency and building Hong Kong as a smart city.
Strong competitors drive unmanned store away
Retailers operating unmanned stores not only face high operating costs but also face strong competition.
According to the Grocery Market Study done by Consumer Council, the market share of the two largest supermarkets accounted for 62.5 percent. The finding shows that newcomers are hard to get into the retail industry.
"Nowadays, convenience stores are all around us. They sell diversified goods. People can get what they want within 15 to 30 minutes. What's more, convenience stores are operating 24 hours a day," said Leung.
He suggested that the only way for unmanned stores to attract customers was to sell unique goods. People could get different imported goods from supermarkets, convenience stores and online stores. It would be challenging to decide what goods to be sold in the stores.
Technologies used in current unstaffed stores need to refine
Timothy Sin shared his shopping experience at AlipayHK. He said the robotic coffee machine in the store failed him and the machine worked again with the help of a staff member.
"The technologies have not yet refined. There are around 10 staff members in such a small store. They help fix the technologies and customers problem," he said.
Leung believes that the two unstaffed pop-up stores are just for testing the water while waiting for the technologies and the market to mature.
Salespersons are needed to boost sales and recommend the right products or provide services to customers. Unmanned stores lack these human interactions.
Tsoi said traditional stores cannot be fully replaced by unmanned stores yet. "Sales revenue of some retail stores with promotors can gain HK$100,000 to HK$200,000 more than stores without promotors."
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Hi guys! I am super excited about the books that 2018 is bringing in! Already, I've read some amazing debuts that have stunned me, and I am so glad to say that Your One & Only is one of them! It is already one of my favorite novels of all-time, and to celebrate its release, I have invited the author Adrianne Finlay to speak a bit about herself and her book in this exclusive interview! I hope you enjoy, and please go pre-order this amazing novel!
About the Book
Jack is a walking fossil. The only human among a sea of clones. It's been hundreds of years since humanity died off in the slow plague, leaving the clones behind to carry on human existence. Over time they've perfected their genes, moving further away from the imperfections of humanity. But if they really are perfect, why did they create Jack?
While Jack longs for acceptance, Althea-310 struggles with the feeling that she's different from her sisters. Her fascination with Jack doesn't help. As Althea and Jack's connection grows stronger, so does the threat to their lives. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love?
Your One & Only is releasing from HMH on February 6th!
1. Your debut YA sci-fi novel Your One & Only—which is set to release from HMH Books for Young Readers on February 6th—follows the story of Jack, the only human in existence, and Althea-310, a manufactured clone, as they fall in love and uncover hidden secrets about the community of Vispera. If you were a clone in Vispera, which model would you be and why?
Oh, that's a tough question! The thing is, writing the different clones models—their actions, their dialogue, their motivation—forces me to imagine the world from their perspective. I can't have a character act in a way that's mean, for instance, without considering what drives them. In some measure, I understand and empathize with all my characters, because I have to. So trying to pick the one I identify with most is hard! I guess of the traits the different models hold, I'd probably imagine myself most aligned with an Inga, because they're artistic, and I like to think I am too.
2. One of the main reasons why I love Your One & Only is that it examines the underlying question of "What truly makes each of us human?" How do you explore this theme throughout the novel, and how would you answer this question?
The clones have refined their DNA to foster the form of communication they have, where they commune. Because they commune—a sort of empathic ability that makes them feel the emotions their siblings and their community are feeling—they're not forced to use their imagination to understand the feelings of someone else, someone different from them. That's part of what makes us human, I think, our imagination. No other animal has our defined concept of the future or the past, and can't contemplate its own mortality or the suffering of others. We have that ability, and when we use it to empathize with others, we become our better selves. One of the ways we enact this ability is through storytelling.
3. Would you consider yourself to be more like Jack or Althea? Are there any similarities between you and any of the characters in the novel, and if so, what are they?
I'm not as volatile as Jack is—I don't wear my emotions on my sleeve like he does, so in that way I'm more like Althea, logical and thoughtful. As a parent, and like most parents, I'm definitely like Sam. He worries about Jack, and feels a lot of concern about how Jack will navigate a world that in so many ways is a difficult world to be in.
4. Could you describe to us the world-building process you used to create the society of Vispera, from the nine models and the ceremonies to the Slow Plague and the history behind the community? What were some of the challenges you faced as you created this futuristic dystopia, and how did you overcome them?
One of the challenges was just making it clear how the cloning system worked. Early on, I tried to spell it out clearly in a way that didn't feel like it was just plopped into the story. The clones create a new generation every ten years. The generations are made up of ten siblings, and there are nine sibling models. Another challenge was figuring out how the naming system would work. I knew from the beginning that all the clone siblings would have the same name within their sibling group, so then I came up with the numbering system that counts up, so Althea is Althea-310, and her siblings are Altheas 311-319.
5. Are you a plotter or a pantser? Did you ever surprise yourself as you drafted and revised your novel?
Definitely a pantser. I like to discover things as I go, and I love when a story or character surprises me. Being a pantser often means spending more time on revision, especially if the story has gone in a direction you didn't know it would. But even if I sometimes do end up trying to outline, I still try to leave room for surprises to happen.
6. Was Your One & Only influenced by The Giver? What were some other science fiction or dystopian literature, TV shows, or movies that impacted the book and its storyline?
Your One & Only was influenced by The Giver—particularly I think in the way Jack is the only one in the community who can hear music, and Jonas in The Giver comes to see color and hear music when he gets the memories. The last line of Your One & Only is a bit of homage to the last line of The Giver (and also Paradise Lost, actually).
7. Why do you love writing? When did you first have a love for writing, and how was it formed?
I've been writing stories since I was a kid. A couple of times I even created audio versions of my stories on cassettes, like a radio show. My interest in writing and story telling was probably formed because I read a lot. We didn't watch any TV in our home, and reading was a big part of every day life. I've made up for the lack of TV since then, but as a kid, needing to find other ways to entertain myself made a big impact.
8. What are your favorite books, genres, and authors? Which ones have impacted you and your writing style the most?
I love end of the world books, like Station Eleven, The Passage, and Zone One. In YA my favorites are the Delirium series, Under the Never Sky, and I'm looking forward to The Belles, which comes out the same day as Your One & Only. Currently I'm reading The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, which is great, as well as book one of the comic series Saga. I've also been loving the ARC's of the other 2018 debut writers that I've had the opportunity to read this year, contemporaries like Fat Girl on a Plane, The Calculus of Change, and Nothing Left to Burn were all fabulous.
9. What do you do when you're not writing? Is writing a part-time or full-time job?
When I'm not writing, I'm teaching. I'm a professor of English at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa. I also make soap, lotion, and lip balm with my friend Rachel as Semisweet Soaps. We sell it locally and raise money for type one diabetes research. I also have two small children, so between them, reading, writing, grading, and soaping, I have no idea what I was thinking, putting all this on my plate. It's a lot!
10. How does it feel knowing that your first book is going to be published very soon? What are you looking forward to the most as a debut author in 2018?
It feels a little surreal! I'm most looking forward to forging relationships with other writers and authors.
11. According to your bio, you are one of the co-founders of Semisweet Soaps, in which you and your partner Rachel Morgan (who is also a fellow writer) make and sell soap, lotion, lip balm, and butter to raise money for Type 1 Diabetes research. How did you and Rachel conceive of the idea for the business? Could you describe to us some of the processes you use to produce your products? (You don't have to give away any company secrets, haha.)
First, a few years ago my mother-in-law declared a handmade Christmas. It was November, so too late to knit something for everyone, so I started researching other things I could make. I wanted it to be something people would actually enjoy, would be useful, and would feel luxurious. That led me to making cold process soap, which is made with butters, oils, and lye. People really seemed to like it! My partner Rachel has a son who was diagnosed with type one diabetes when he was four years old, and once I got her into the soap making too, we decided that would be the cause we focused on. Since then, we've raised thousands of dollars for diabetes research.
12. Will there be a continuation of Jack and Althea's story in the future? (I really, really want a sequel so much!) What else can we be looking forward from you, and could you give us any secrets about them?
There aren't any plans right now for a sequel, but we'll see what happens. Right now I'm working on another science fiction project, but this one is set in the contemporary world. I'm loving writing it!
13. Before you go, would you like to share any advice you have to any aspiring authors or writers?
The best advice I've gotten is to keep going. Even when it gets difficult, or you're not sure of yourself, get that whole draft written and worry about making it good later.
Thanks so much, Adrianne, for coming onto the blog! It's so great having you!
About the Author
I received my PhD in literature and creative writing from Binghamton University. Originally from Ithaca, New York, I now live in Cedar Falls, Iowa with my husband, the poet J. D. Schraffenberger, and our two young daughters. I'm an associate professor of English at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, Iowa and the Program Director of Creative Writing. I teach creative writing, composition, and literature classes. One of the really fun classes I teach is Adolescent Lit, where we read some of my favorite authors: Lois Lowry, S.E. Hinton, Robert Cormier, Laurie Halse Anderson, Walter Dean Myers. I change this list up a lot by adding new releases and various titles just to keep things interesting. Because I don't have enough to do (ha ha), I also make soap, lotion, and lip balm with my partner Rachel under the name Semisweet Soaps. We sell our products locally, raising money for Type 1 diabetes research.
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The idiom, blue eyed boy or blue eyed girl, refers to a someone who is liked, admired and often favoured by someone in authority. It is an expression more often used in Britain and Australia than in American English, and is often used with a derogatory or envious tone of voice and/or feelings of resent.
Blue Eyed Boy & Blue Eyed Girl Example Sentences:
- Yes, Jack certainly is the blue eyed boy in this department! When it comes to promotion, Jack is always the first to be considered! The rest of us don't even get a look in!
- What do you mean, Becky, "I'm not the blue eyed girl"? Who doesn't get into trouble for being late? Becky! Who is allowed to wear jeans to work despite the 'no jeans' policy! Becky! And who is allowed to lose a contract without getting fired? Becky! Of course you are the blue eyed girl!
They don't actually need to have blue eyes to be considered a blue eyed boy of girl and they can be found in every walk of life. Whether in the classroom, the workplace, the local club or just in the local neighbourhood, blue eyed boys and girls are ubiquitous – as is the jealousy and resent from friends, family and coworkers that often surrounds them.
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- PETER CUMMINGS, the one-time blue-eyed boy who signed Bank of Scotland cheques for some of Britain's leading entrepreneurs, is now taking the blame for much of what went wrong. Read more: http://www.scotsman.com/news/terry-murden-from-blue-eyed-boy-to-bete-noire-of-banking-1-2522511
- When he first launched his label back in 1997, little did everyone realise that fifteen years into the business Rajesh Pratap Singh would be the blue-eyed boy who will change the face of Indian ready-to-wear. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2201772/After-15-years-fashion-Rajesh-Pratap-Singh-continues-exude-creative-supremacy-runway.html#ixzz26PyvfvrF
Blue Eyed Boy – Synonyms
- fair-haired boy (more often used in American English instead of blue eyed boy).
- teacher's pet (more likely to be used in a classroom situation).
- golden boy (amongst my brothers, I have always been referred to as 'Golden Boy').
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