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In my ongoing exploration of the possible causes of high income inequality in rich countries, I stumbled across this politically incorrect quote:
A reason for the "wealth or income gap": Smart people keep on doing things that are smart and make them money while stupid people keep on doing things that are stupid and keep them from achieving.
People who get an education, stay off of drugs, apply themselves, and save and wisely invest their earnings do a lot better than people who drop out of school, become substance abusers, and buy fancy cars and houses that they can't afford, only to lose them.
We don't have an income gap. We have a stupid gap. (source)
It's not only politically incorrect, it's just plainly no-qualifier-needed incorrect. Of course, people's efforts and wise decisions do make a difference. As well as their different talents (or lack thereof). So there will always be inequality. But society rewards certain talents more than others – or, if you object to the description of society as a moral agent, "we all" reward the talents of our fellow humans differently. And we often do so in a morally arbitrary way: we reward some talents more whereas other talents would perhaps, from a moral point of view, deserve higher rewards. The same is true for efforts: we reward some types of efforts more than others, and this isn't always just.
So some people, because of their talents and efforts, create better outcomes for themselves, reap more lucrative rewards, and thereby create an income gap. However, this fact doesn't necessarily imply that the resulting gap is morally right: society – all of us – may have been morally mistaken about the kinds of talents and efforts that we reward. Hence the gap can be immoral. Even if income inequality could be explained entirely by differences in effort and talent – which is implied in the quote but which I think isn't true – that would not necessarily have any moral significance. Income inequality could still be wrong.
And we could still go one step further: even if income inequality could be explained entirely by morally significant differences in effort and talent – in other words, even if only morally worthy efforts and talents were rewarded by society – that would not necessarily exhaust all moral considerations. The moral judgments regarding efforts and talents could be offset by superior moral considerations about inequality.
And anyway, how does the guy from the quote above explain the fact that different countries have different levels of income inequality? Do we really believe that the American population has a higher standard deviation around average intelligence, talent and effort? In other words, does the U.S. have more smart and more stupid people than Sweden? Are the bell curves for intelligence, talent and effort flatter in the U.S.? I don't think so. And if I'm right, then you need other and more sophisticated answers to the question why inequality is relatively high in the U.S.


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Indonesia's Youngest Fashion Designer
How to Become a Fashion Designer Episode4
How to Be a Fashion Designer- 5 Easy Steps
ZARA scouts Raffles in search of fresh talent
Delhi, Hong Kong and Singapore – Raffles Delhi, Raffles Hong Kong and Raffles Singapore were proud to host giant fashion group Inditex, owner of international fashion-forward brands like ZARA, Pull & Bear,Massimo Dutti and Bershka, during their campus visits. The company came to Raffles campuses in hopes of finding fresh blood for their international internships and their ZARA GO! programme. The latter offers candidates an opportunity to work at the headquarters of Inditex in Galicia, Spain for one year to master the operations of the company. Upon completion of their training, candidates can work in an Asian country of their choice.
The international interviewing panel from Inditex was led by Human Resources Director of ZARA India Ms. Betty Catharine Hygrell, Human Resources Manager Ms. Manvi Burman, Mr. Jose Luis, recruitment team of ZARA China, and Ms Christina Velesco Diez from Human Resources Asia.
With more than 6,200 stores in 86 countries and a consumer base of millions, ZARA's visit naturally created a
big buzz among Raffles Designers and Entrepreneurs. Soon-to-be graduates saw it as an opportunity to enter
the industry of their dreams that was not to be missed.
Zara's visit to our college has been an enriching experience, as we got to learn about how the brand and industry works in great detail," said Garima Singh, a student of Fashion Marketing and Management. "It has been really helpful for me in my area of study, as I now know the different roles and tasks of people in the various job fields in such a brand. We got a chance to interact and learn from them, as well as the chance to submit our CVs to them which is a big opportunity for all of us.
Raffles Creative Practitioners were similarly appreciative of the educational experience that their students got.
"These kind of international activities make our students more conscious of how the world of fashion works", said
Maria Cuadrado, who teaches Fashion Marketing.
"Having the opportunity to access information straight from the horse's mouth is really valuable. Also, being interviewed by professional recruiters is a great experience for an international school." Zurina Naicker, a Fashion Design Creative Practitioner, echoed her colleague's sentiments, praising the team for being "highly experienced,
well prepared and enthusiastic.
Laura, part of the ZARA team, had nothing but compliments for Raffles talents, saying, "All of them come from a very
strong background in fashion and they are also very business-minded, which is something that ZARA is looking for to
join the team." Laura also revealed her excitement in having long-term collaborations with Raffles to engage more
budding talents.
Raffles thanks Inditex for their visit, and wishes all hopeful candidates the best of luck.
Raffles makes its mark on the spring / summer 2014 fashion calendar
Sydney, Australia – The Raffles brand soared to greater heights in the 2014 Spring/Summer
fashion season through the participation in several major fashion event in the international arena.
The "Raffles International Showcase" at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia (MBFWA) 2014 showcased
the creations by emerging Raffles Fashion Designers;
From Raffles Sydney: Diyana Kosso, Gabriel Lee, Sara Aljaism, and William Brunton.
From Raffles Singapore: Sheila Agatha Wijaya, Sean Loh, and Paul Nathaphol.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia is a celebration of fashion and culture. In its fourth consecutive year,
the Raffles International Showcase holds a reputation for presenting original, innovative and distinguished
design talent from across the Asia Pacific. The Raffles Fashion Designers featured are blossoming leaders of
tomorrow, having made waves as they showcased their creations at the MBFWA 2014. Their designs received
positive reviews, paving the way for a bigger success as they build their brand and reputation.
Raffles Shanghai invited to Christian Dior Haute Couture (April 2014)
Shanghai, China ‐ Raffles Shanghai
was one of 16 top design schools worldwide to be invited to Christian Dior's haute couture fashion show in Paris, France.
The three‐day, all‐expenses‐paid trip by
Dior gave participants a rare opportunity
to tour Dior's headquarters and attend a workshop, conference and haute couture show.
Raffles Shanghai selected its top three fashion design students — Xu Yingjin,
Wu Die and Fu Yuji — to fly to Paris with Fashion Design Assistant Programme Director Liz Thng.
Together with delegates from other schools, they visited Dior's ateliers on Avenue Montaigne
and saw first-hand how the haute couture artisans painstakingly finish the intricate garments
that would become the central motif of the collection for the haute couture show. The delegates
were also given a tour of Dior's headquarters as well as informative lectures on the maison's
culture and history by the CEO, Sidney Toledano, and the Archivist, Soizic Pfaff.
This trip also gave the Raffles Fashion Designers the rare opportunity to interact with couture designers and other students who share the same passion and talent in fashion design. At the workshop, they met designers from other LVMH houses such as Louis Vuitton and Celine, who shared their experience with the students. The highly anticipated event of the Paris trip was undoubtedly the couture show, which took place at the Musée Rodin. Although the students had a sneak peek of the collection at the workshop earlier, they were still excited to see the completed haute couture, accentuated with exquisite accessories, on the runway.
"This is a once‐in‐a‐lifetime experience!" Xu Yingjin exclaimed. "The show is spectacular. I think
this Paris trip will have a huge influence on me and my design."
The Raffles Fashion Designers could hardly conceal their undeniable excitement. Fu Yuji expressed his desire to become a top designer in the future. "Of course, I need to study harder to achieve that," he said.
Wu Die realised the importance of English when she communicated with students from other schools. "Everybody is communicating in English. A designer needs to express a concept effectively in English. As a design student, it is crucial to master a foreign language."
From Dior's perspective, the point of this grand gesture was to share the passion and savoir‐faire of haute couture to a new generation of would‐be fashion designers. The exclusive invitation by Dior has proven Raffles Shanghai's standing in the industry. This is another successful milestone of the school's strong partnership with the industry to groom students into leaders of tomorrow. Raffles Shanghai will continue to excel and strive to nurture more new design talents for China's fashion industry.

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Genre: YA/Sci-fi/Fantasy (Kind of a mix)
Pages: 260
Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
Emerson Page is a young girl who lost her mother when she was just a little girl. Throughout the years, she has searched endlessly for the murderer who took her mom's life without any trace of evidence. She's just gone..& Emerson is determined to figure out who exactly is behind this tragedy. Along the way, Emerson is suddenly thrust into a world that she never imagined existing. With the guidance of her dog, her dad, and some of her closest friends, Emerson will face things far worse than an unsolved murder case. Can Emerson become the hero she has always been destined to be? Can Emerson save everything that she has ever held value to?
Emerson Page & Where the Light Enters is a coming of age story that does more than just simply capture your attention. When I received this novel in the mail, the cover instantly drew my attention. It's unique, it's thoughtfully designed, & it captures the entire stories use of creativity. That's the cover alone. When you open up the novel, you will find a note from the author, Christa Avampato. I can honestly say that an author's note has never drawn me to it as much as Christa's did. If I didn't already want to read this novel, then Christa's note would have had me wanting to. In her note she clearly explains her intentions with Emerson Page & helps everyone to see that sometimes, we just need support. Not guidance, or instruction, but the simple fact of someone believing in you. Christa's author note had me in tears. Then I started reading her story…
Emerson Page & Where the Light Enters, is beautifully written & one of the greatest page turners you could ask for. The main character is only 13, which may seem like this is more of a children's book, but it isn't just for juniors. Emerson Page is a story that humankind should read. As a general book..for all ages, because Emerson Page's story does NOT age. Emerson is the "little sister" character that will inspire your children, and even yourself. She is kind, curious, beautiful, and smart. She fights for everything she loves and even risks her life to save the ones she cares for.
This novel is split into several small chapters, with an easy to read writing style. It is for sure a page turner that will hook you in the very beginning, but the way Christa has written the story, it allows you to read in small intervals and come back at any time without fear of losing your place. Due to her writing style, Emerson Page becomes a very quick read. (I read it in one sitting while at the laundromat.) Keep in mind that this is written for a young adult audience, so you wont need you pocket dictionary for this one.
There aren't any trigger warnings that I can immediately bring to mind. Emerson Page & Where the Light Enters is a clean read. The isn't any romance, or anything that could possible be considered inappropriate. There is magic involved, as well as some mystical stuff. It is all tastefully done, & isn't overly exuberant.
Christa Avampato has recorded a tale that can't be defined by one simple genre. Or one simple word in general. If I had to describe it, I would describe it as stardust though. It's beautiful, & clever. Old but new. Young, & powerful. If you are looking for a bedtime story, or a story to simply pass the time, or even a story for your kids, go pick up a copy of Emerson Page & Where the Light Enters. You won't be disappointed. I highly recommend this novel to everyone.


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Fire Emblem Heroes shows the least rare characters used for beating the Michalis map
Posted on April 4, 2017 by Fernando in Mobile, News
One of the toughest maps on the Fire Emblem Heroes mobile game is the new Grand Hero Battle featuring Michalis, but it is possible to beat it without using some of the more advanced tools and rare characters that we can manage to get in the game.
The official Fire Emblem Heroes Twitter account has listed the 4 least rare characters used by players to success in the Michalis battle:
- 3 ★ Virion (Level 40)
- 3 ★ Narcian (Level 40)
- 4 ★ Tiki (Level 40)
- 3 ★ Gwendolyn (Level 40)
None of these warriors had inherited any skill, so beating more advanced maps without relying on advanced game mechanics is at least doable.
Furthermore, the Twitter account has published a new screenshot of the Navarre's Grand Hero Battle. Some of the new options below are new and will let us swap the starting position of our characters.


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10-year Treasury yield falls to 2.9% as stocks extend sell-off
Arrest of Huawei CFO in Canada may cloud China trade talks
U.S. equity futures tumbled at the Asia open, sending a shock wave through stock markets and setting the tone for Thursday trading. European and Asian shares slumped while Treasuries advanced and the dollar edged higher.
While contracts on the S&P 500 pared some of their decline — selling pressure had at one point forced intermittent pauses in trading — the mood was set and the MSCI Asia Pacific Index deepened losses through the day. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index tracked the move, extending its decline a third day to the lowest since December 2016. Most European bonds gained.
The precise catalyst for the futures sell-off was unclear, but Hong Kong shares slid 2.5 percent after the arrest of the chief financial officer of tech giant Huawei Technologies Co. — a move which threatens to reignite U.S.-China tensions. The yuan dropped the most since October.
Whether or not it triggered the slide, Canada's arrest of Huawei's CFO and reports it may extradite her to the U.S. are a blow to already fragile sentiment, just days after an apparent breakthrough on trade between America and China.
"This move against the Huawei CFO has just added another spanner in the works," Eleanor Creagh, strategist at Saxo Capital Markets, told Bloomberg TV in Sydney. "It's really illustrative of the fact that the trade truce we saw over the weekend between Trump and Xi doesn't really do much to mend the underlying relationship between the U.S. and China that is still deteriorating."
Elsewhere, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said economic risks from abroad could be severe, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report showed fading optimism over growth prospects at U.S. firms even as most districts continued to report a modest expansion. Oil in New York fell below $52 per barrel as core OPEC members gather in Vienna to thrash out production cuts.
The pound drifted as U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May searched for a compromise to avoid a crushing defeat on her Brexit deal in a key vote in Parliament next week.
Terminal subscribers can read our markets blog.
Some of the key events investors will be focused on this week:
- OPEC ministers meet in Vienna Thursday.
- Friday brings the U.S. monthly employment report for November.
- China November trade data are due on Saturday.
And here are the main moves in markets:
- Futures on the S&P 500 Index fell 1.3 percent as of 9:35 a.m. London time, the lowest in almost two weeks.
- The Stoxx Europe 600 Index sank 1.8 percent to the lowest in two years on the biggest tumble in eight weeks.
- The U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index sank 1.9 percent to the lowest in two years on the largest tumble in eight weeks.
- Germany's DAX Index dipped 2.1 percent to the lowest in two years on the biggest decrease in more than six weeks.
- The MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 1.8 percent to the lowest in almost two weeks on the largest drop in six weeks.
- The MSCI Emerging Market Index dipped 2.1 percent to the lowest in more than a week on the biggest decrease in more than six weeks.
- The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index increased 0.1 percent to the highest in more than a week.
- The euro was unchanged at $1.1344.
- The British pound climbed less than 0.05 percent to $1.2739.
- The Japanese yen gained 0.4 percent to 112.71 per dollar, the strongest in more than two weeks.
- The yield on 10-year Treasuries fell one basis point to 2.90 percent, hitting the lowest in three months with its sixth straight decline.
- Germany's 10-year yield decreased two basis points to 0.26 percent, the lowest in more than 17 months.
- Britain's 10-year yield dipped two basis points to 1.293 percent.
- The spread of Italy's 10-year bonds over Germany's rose three basis points to 2.8177 percentage points.
- West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.5 percent to $52.12 a barrel, the largest fall in more than a week.
- Gold fell less than 0.05 percent to $1,237.18 an ounce.
By Samuel Potter – December 6, 2018, 8:42 PM GMT+11
— With assistance by Adam Haigh


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DragonBox is an educational game series developed and published by WeWantToKnow AS, a Norwegian studio. DragonBox Algebra was released on May 9, 2012 for iOS. It was created to teach children math, such as algebra.
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As part of our healthcare software testing practice, we have been testing a medication dispensing system. Medication Dispensing software, part of a Medication Management system, allows pharmacy inventory to be managed from its arrival in the pharmacy to dispensed medications, implementing multiple bar code checks for accuracy. It works throughout the facility and sometimes crosses multiple hospitals. Using this type of application, technicians can quickly and securely pick from the carousel and other devices.
Monitoring and dispensing medications is highly regulated and requires a complex and highly secure system. Business rules and features are quite complex, so testers need to prioritize the features and priorities. In our testing experience, we found the following top 4 items to prioritize our testing efforts.
1. Routing
To dispense a drug, you need to find the drug first. The "routing" feature is the configuration of the application based on which the system will find the drug's location. It is a high priority because it is the basis of the rules for dispensing medications. There are many different methods for picking a drug. For example: Manual Pick, Cart Fill, Pre-packaged etc. (Different companies may use different terms.) Different pick types can be set to different priorities, and map to different devices – A-Loc, bulk, packager as well as the devices such as static shelves, and carousels. Also, sometimes you need to pick drugs from several devices at a time. You need to consider all of these situations and create test cases accordingly.
2. Dispensing
This feature is critical because it is used by the operating GUI technician every day. Drug orders are picked in the Dispensing Manager function. The important information of a drug such as the medication name, pick quantity, pick type, QoH (Quantity on hand), location code should be correctly displayed and switch to the next one after scanned. This feature although easy to test is still critical.
3. Scanner
To test scanner related features, you have to have real scanners and connected to your machine's COM ports; and have the software to generate bar codes at the same time. There are different types of barcodes. Code-128 is the most common supported one. It's best to generate some sample barcodes, print them, and use for actual testing.
4. User Roles
All the Medication applications have a set of built-in roles which determine which functions will be available to each user. All such applications need to carefully control the high-alert and high DEA classification medications. A defect in permission validation and verification may lead to critical issues. So the User Roles and related permissible functions are regarded as a high priority test areas.
Testing healthcare software definitely requires us to put on another hat and really think from the end user point of view. During our testing, we assign each tester a different role and tell them to really think like a pharmacy technician, nurse, doctor, etc. We also may conduct interviews at local hospitals to really discuss and understand what's important to them.


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Friday, July 20, 2012
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You are an ambitious lady. Be sure and use your self bribery. Spunky got a greenie. There is no such word only in dog dictionaries so I can't spell it right. Good for his teeth and he likes them.ReplyDelete
Whew! Just reading your to-do list makes me tired. We also are having new front doors installed and I just asked my husband the other day if the installer had given a time estimate as to when he'd be able to do it. I had no idea that the doors would take so long to be made (I'm pretty sure ours are custom also since we have a double door entry. The installer tried to talk me into a different style but the double doors are so convenient when you have large items going in or out of the house)ReplyDelete
SWEET treats should not be denied. ENJOY every sip. Hope no root canal is needed. We have a similar problem with our front door. We bought the screen door years ago but never installed it waiting to buy a NEW door. Never happened. Hope yours gets there in record time. You are so right about painting the trim when the carpet is gone. Sounds like you're making progress in leaps and bounds. keep up the good work.ReplyDelete


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The case against social media platforms and their consistent censorship of conservative content is growing rapidly.
In a new op-ed by Donald Trump Jr., the president's son slammed Facebook, Instagram, and Google for their latest mistakes in removing and downranking posts made by the right. "Our right to freely engage in public discourse through speech is under sustained attack," he wrote. Trump Jr. then referenced his own most recent censored content, one about the Jussie Smollett hoax which was deleted by Instagram for being "hate speech."
That Instagram poststated, "Shocked, I really thought MAGA folks (who are all over downtown Chicago) were waiting with a rope/bottle of bleach to ambush a [rich] guy at 2am in minus 4 degrees because those are conditions where all people go out for Subway rather than order Seamless." It was restored once public outcry denounced the platform. Instagram called the censorship a "mistake." In a piece for RealClearPolitics, Trump Jr. then called it "manipulation," saying "If not for conservative media, the social media giant may never be held accountable."
In his latest op-ed in The Hill, Trump Jr. wrote of his fear for the regular conservative online. He said, "If it can happen to me, the son of the president, with millions of followers on social media, just think about how bad it must be for conservatives with smaller followings and those who don't have the soapbox or media reach to push back when they're being targeted?"
He then brought up Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), who called for a viewpoint neutrality requirement to be added to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Hawley stated at CPAC that Google and Facebook "should not be a law unto themselves." Trump Jr. called for other politicians to support Hawley's answer to the far-reaching censorship enacted against the right, especially since it is now affecting transportation, online payments and banking.
The free market must be protected at all costs, according to Trump Jr. It is "necessary to ensure that the free marketplace of ideas remains open to all." In other words, it is time to find a solution to this problem.


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No Man's Land
RTI Misses its Mark
RTI is a time where students can ask teachers for help on various assignments. However, until last year, no one can travel the hallways except under niche circumstances. This rule, without compromise, was enacted to deter misbehaving students from causing trouble outside of the classroom.
Unfortunately, the aforementioned restriction does not benefit the good-natured students at all: They simply cannot receive extra tutoring to boost their education or GPA; they are just sitting in classroom amidst a 29-minute time frame and usually accomplishing nothing. They can only hope to gain assistance from their necessary instructors during the morning or after school, if time allows it.
Granted, bad behavior is mostly thwarted, but troublemakers do not care about finishing homework; they will just twiddle their thumbs until they can cause mayhem somewhere else. Besides, many students gather in the restrooms and roam the halls regardless of the crackdown. Therefore, it generally cripples good students and does nothing to the bad ones.
Before we take drastic measures, we should retrospect on the current punishment system and tweak it to insure the student body will abide by the rules of the district.


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I Dressed Like It Was 1967
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- I styled 3 outfits inspired by the popular fashions of fifty years ago! As 2017 comes to a close, I figured I would close out our decades through fashion series with a style video of clothes from half a century ago, in 1967. From the mods to the caftans to the hippies, 1967 was a defining year in music, culture, and fashion - and also a fun year to ~wear~ around! Which outfit was your favorite?
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"I wish I hadn't said that"
I can't count the times I've mumbled that to myself. How about you?
Why do we say and do things we regret? I wrote about it today on my blog.
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7 Days – 6 Nights in Myanmar
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7 Days – 6 Nights in Myanmar
Yangon- Bagan – Mandalay - Inle Lake – Yangon
An extensive tour of the most striking sites of Myanmar, from Yangon to Bagan, Mandalay and Shan State…
A glimpse on the colonial city of Yangon and the Golden Shwedagon pagoda flight to the world Heritage Site of Bagan, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Asia.
Continue to Mandalay, the cultural capital of the country to enjoy different colour of travel given by its nature and its people.
Then to the beautiful Inle Lake over 1,300 metres above sea level setting encircled by wooded hills.
A wonderful experience in and rich and simple environment.
Day 1: Arrive Yangon
Arrive Yangon International Airport, You will meet your tour guide after clearing immigration and customs control at Airport. Transfer to the hotel for check in.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 2: Flight to Bagan (B)
After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Airport for the flight to Bagan (Nyaung Oo).
From the 11th to 13th centuries, when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, the rulers constructed thousands of huge stupas and temples many of which are still standing today on the banks of the Irrawaddy River.
On arrival, transfer to hotel.
your journey begins with a visit to colorful Nyaung Oo Market where every day the locals come to buy and sell fresh produce and other goods before visiting the golden stupa of Shwezigon Pagoda for an introduction in to Bagan's rich history.
This afternoon begin with a visit to a traditional lacquer ware workshop where you can observe the production of one of Myanmar's best-known handicrafts. Continue to Ananda Temple, an architectural masterpiece and one of Bagan's most beautiful temples.
From here, travel by horse cart for a tour passing along ancient temples. Enjoy an unforgettable sunset over the plains from the upper terrace of one of the temples.
Overnight in Bagan.
Day 3: Flight to Mandalay (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Bagan Domestic Airport for flight to Mandalay.
The last capital of Myanmar Kingdom before the annexation of British in 1885. The period of kingdom was very short, but the name Mandalay become well known by "Rudyard Kipling". The royal palace wall surrounded by the moat is one of the great things to see and it has been re-created after 1945, by 2nd War World.
Upon arrival at Mandalay Airport, drive straight to the city for an hour where we can pass through the country side area with different vegetations. First stop at Mahamuni Buddha, it has covered with thick layer of gold leaves and continue to a craftsman's workshop to see puppet, tapestries and gold leaves making. Then, drive to hotel for check in.
Comprehensive afternoon sightseeing in Mandalay includes Shwe Nan Daw Kyaung (Golden Palace monastery), a special wooden building built by Royal family and Kuthodaw Pagoda (known as the world's largest book), the golden stupa surrounded by 729 marble slabs engraved with Buddhist scriptures. Enjoy a sunset from Mandalay Hill (for the group up to 6pax, we need to change with local truck to drive up to the top).
Overnight in Mandalay
Day 4: Visit Amarapura – Ava- Sagaing (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Today you discover some of the former Burmese capitals around Mandalay. Your first stop is 18th century capital Amarapura, where you will attend the daily meal of over a thousand monks in the Buddhist monastery, Mahagandayon.
You then continue to Ava (Inwa), the capital from the 14th to 18th centuries, located on the island between Irrawaddy and Myitnge rivers. Exploring around Ava by horse cart, and pass through the rice paddy fields with ruined stupas and old palace wall with dry moat. Continue to the wooden monastery of Bagaya Kyaung and Nanmyin Watch tower will give you to see the view with river. If time permit, visit to some village homes to see local ways of making bamboo slides for roof, cane mats and alms bowls or pass by with horse cart.
In the afternoon, visit to picturesque Sagaing Hill, which is the living center of the Buddhist faith in Myanmar today. Hillsides are dotted with numerous pagodas, monasteries and nunneries. You conclude your day with a walk over U-Bein bridge at sunset, the longest teak span in the world constructed over 200 years ago.
Overnight Mandalay.
Day 5: Flight to Inle Lake (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to Airport for a flight to Heho.
From Heho, a scenic one-hour drive leads to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway village to Inle Lake.
Upon reaching the edges of Inle Lake, board a private motorboat to head out to Inle Lake, one of Myanmar's most spectacular sights. Pass villages built on stilts over the lake, inhabited by the local Intha people. Observe the leg-rowing fishermen and see their floating gardens built up from strips of water hyacinth and mud and anchored to the bottom with bamboo poles. Visit Nga Hpe Chaung Monastery, which houses dozens of Shan Buddha Images, but is more famous for its unique 'jumping cats' who jump through hoops in the air! Continue to Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, the lake's main sanctuary, which contains five sacred Buddha images covered in gold leaf.
Explore the local crafts of Inle Lake with a stop at the weaving village of Inpawkhone and a cheroot factory, where the typical Burmese cigars are made by hand.
If time permits, there may be time to enjoy a short walk through one of the lakeside villages.
Overnight on Inle Lake.
Day 6 : Inle Lake-Heho/ Yangon (B)
Breakfast at hotel. Leave your hotel by boat and transfer to Heho Airport for domestic flight to Yangon.
The tour continues to Chauk Htat Gyi, a huge reclining Buddha image, follow by the drive around royal lake with floating barge to see the atmosphere of Yangon city from different parts. Then, an extended visit to Shwedagon Pagoda, one of the world's most spectacular religious monuments, and the golden dome Pagoda is the place to see the local ways of life and belief, as well as visitors can watch the world's go by.
Overnight in Yangon.
Day 7: Departure Yangon (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Explore Yangon starting from the city centre near Sule Pagoda to enjoy the bustling life of Yangon and its people. Then visit Bogyoke Aung San Market (former Scott's Market), where shopper's favorite place.
Then to Yangon international airport for your departure flight.
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Our services include:
• 6 night accommodation on half-twin room basis with daily breakfast
• English-speaking station guide (different guide at each place)
• Porter fees at the airport
• 4 Domestic flights Yangon/Bagan/Mandalay/Heho/Yangon
• All transfers and excursions with private air-conditioned vehicles with drivers
• Horse cart tour in Bagan
• Private motorized boat in Inle Lake excursions
• Entrance fees for the visits mentioned in the program
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• International ticket to/from Yangon
• Meals not mentioned (B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
• Visa arrangements for Myanmar
• Visits not mentioned in the program
• Drinks and personal expenses
• Tips and porters at the hotels
• Any other items not mentioned
• International departure Airport Tax Yangon (USD 10/pax at present)
1. Please note that credit cards and traveler cheques are not accepted in Myanmar and that visitors must be bring sufficient cash (best in US Dollars, but Euros also increasingly accepted) to change and make any purchases and payments. Please bring new US Dollar bills ("big heads" instead of "small heads") and with series numbers not starting with CB as these are not accepted in Myanmar due to rumours these series are counterfeit.
2. Travelers to Myanmar are required to have a travel insurance covering the cost of medical evacuation flights.
3. Visas are required by all visitors to Myanmar. A visa must be obtained before entering Myanmar or On Arrival Visa is available at all international airports (Yangon & Mandalay). The visa application form is also available at all international airline linked with Myanmar or on-line. To apply on arrival visa, one must have 2 passport photo (4x6 cm) taken within last 6 months and passport must be valid 6 months after arrival date.
4. The schedules of domestic flights in Myanmar are provided as an indication only. Once a booking is confirmed we can provide more precise timings, but these remain nevertheless subject to change without notice by the airlines until travelling date. It might therefore in some cases be necessary to amend your program and itinerary due to such schedule changes. We thank you for your understanding.


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Life at the lodge
Andy and Sauks have been trapped in a single room since Wednesday of last week. This coincides with nine straight days of cooking and cleaning on my part, with one more to go. Andy is getting fat and Sauks and I are getting fatter.
That's the bad news. The good news is I've gotten a great start on a mystery called, tentatively, "Murder at Grey Duck." This may be the best writing experience of my life as I just draw from day-to-day events for inspiration. The victim is based on an old boss of mine, and what could be sweeter than making him so unlikeable absolutely everyone is a suspect.
We've had some pretty winter mornings up here in the Arkansas Delta. Next week I head back to Houston and then on to Tampa for some balmier weather.


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New Canaan boys lacrosse team aims high with battle-tested bunch
When asked if he expects his team will be competitive in the FCIAC and in the State tournament, head coach Alex Whitten didn't hesitate.
"No, we plan to win them," Whitten said. "That's our M.O. for the year, and that's what we expect to do."
Whitten, who begins his fifth year at the helm, has reason to be optimistic. A solid core of starters from last year's squad, including 19 seniors, will form the heart of this year's team.
The Rams made an impressive run in the state tournament last season, making it to the Class M championship game in which they fell 12-2 to a streaking Wilton squad. New Canaan's last appearance in the state final game was 2008, and their last title came in 2003.
Wilton, a thorn in New Canaan's side last year, also ousted the Rams 12-5 in the FCIAC quarterfinals.
The Rams finished last season 13-8 overall and 8-2 in the FCIAC.
The team only lost three key senior starters from last year. Chief among them was three-time All-American Joe Costigan, a playmaker on offense, who is now playing lacrosse for the University of North Carolina. Also gone from last year's squad is all-FCIAC goalie Jimmy Joe Granito, who has committed to Loyola, and long-pole midfielder Willie Gould, who has committed to Bryant University.
Co-captain Bobby Distler is chomping at the bit to get the 2012 season underway.
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"Everyone's really excited," Distler said. "We have a bunch of good guys coming back, and we're a pretty dominant senior team."
The team will look to Distler, who plays midfield, to win faceoffs and provide an offensive punch. He was out for most of last season with a knee injury and now says "it feels good to be back."
Along with Distler, the team is led by senior captains Tom Carey in goal, Kevin McDonough, who will anchor the defense and Peter Kraus on attack. All three have committed to collegiate programs: Carey (Bryant), McDonough (Penn) and Kraus (Michigan).
The team can also expect fireworks on the scoring attack from senior Matt Blasco who had 58 goals and 21 assists last season. He has committed to play at St. Joseph University next year.
While Whitten remains positive, he does feel the need to instill in the team a sense of urgency.
"This is the year that hopefully we are going to accomplish a lot, so the seniors need to understand the finality of the season," Whitten said. "We have a lot of tough games, and we need to bring our A-game right from the start. If we can stay healthy, we should be OK."
Distler said that attention to details will be important.
"We need to focus on individual goals: Hustling, hitting the cage on our shots, doing well on ground balls," Distler said.
When asked what games he thinks will be big this year, Distler said, "We're excited to get back at Wilton after the matches last year, and Darien is always a fun game. Also, everyone is looking forward to Lawrenceville this year."


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Q.: The current economy has sunk my small business. Customers have stopped buying and I can't make my overhead expenses. Is there a legal way of breaking a commercial lease that has eight months left, given the terrible events happening in this economy?
A.: You can try speaking to your landlord to see if he/she/it will let you out of the commercial lease early. It's possible that the landlord might find another business tenant quickly (at an even higher rent). You could also try to find another company to take over the balance of your commercial lease, and introduce that company to the landlord. If not, though, your business is stuck (unless it files for bankruptcy protection). If you've signed a personal guaranty, the landlord could come after you personally.
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Get to know your fellow WISE NYC Metro Chapter members in a relaxed setting. Refreshments and giveaways (while supplies last).
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Long Shot by Mike Piazza with Lonnie Wheeler (2013)
Long Shot
by Mike Piazza with Lonnie Wheeler
Simon & Schuster, 2013
384 pages
Spring training is underway, and new baseball books are starting to hit the store shelves. Mike Piazza released his highly anticipated memoir Long Shot a couple of weeks ago, and in it he tells of his upbringing, relationship with Tommy Lasorda, and love for the city of New York. He deals with some of the big stories of his career, including the steroid suspicions, homosexuality rumors, the Roger Clemens incident, and breaking Carlton Fisk's record for most home runs by a catcher. The first eight chapters, which focus on Piazza's early life through the minor leagues, capture the catcher's personality best as he tells of meeting Ted Williams and convincing his college coaches to let him catch instead of play first base. Once he makes the big leagues in chapter nine, however, the story becomes a bit dry. We do see the evolution of the innocent, sheltered Pennsylvania boy into a hardened, cynical Californian and later New Yorker (granted, that evolution began in the minor leagues, but became much more pronounced as he was ushered out of Los Angeles). But Piazza's recollection of specific games, at-bats, and even pitches can be a bit tedious.
Many players make a big splash by publishing "tell-all" biographies, exposing the shortcomings of former teammates and coaches. While he does take a few jabs at Pedro Martinez and Clemens, for the most part Piazza shies away from such an approach. Unfortunately, that makes the major league portion of the book more difficult to get through. There are interesting stories here and there, but the best part of Long Shot is definitely found in the first eight chapters.
Does Mike Piazza belong in the Hall of Fame? Only 57.8% of the voters showed support in his first year on the ballot, despite his staggering offensive numbers. That number is expected to rise in the coming years, and Piazza himself believes he belongs. "Election to the Hall of Fame would, for me, validate everything." One look at his statistics, coupled with the fact that he has never been accused of steroid usage by any reputable source, answers the question quite clearly. The man worked hard for what he achieved, accomplishing great things despite the odds. If you are not familiar with his career, Long Shot is a good recollection. For those who remember his career well, read the first eight chapters and skim the rest.
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You know how they say people resemble their pets? Well, in my case, it's true. I like the hot summer weather that brings out the reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. And today, as the morning temperatures have dropped into the "It's cold out there" range, I'm dreaming of brumating. I'd like to find a nice warm den, crawl in and wait until the temperatures reach the level of comfy. Tolerable cold just won't do.
Yes, I know, you're thinking I've made a mistake and should be dreaming of hibernating, which is what warm-blooded animals do. Brumation is the hibernation-like state that cold-blooded animals like reptiles use to survive cold weather. When cold, they tuck themselves away, but on warm winter days, brumating reptiles will move about and drink water. Hibernating animals stay in a deep sleep and don't move until spring.
Since I am willing to move on warm winter days, I consider myself a brumation wannabe. If you don't see me about for a while, don't worry. Like Cantata here, I'm tucked away in a nook or cranny, brumating.
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Ingredients4 lb. pork loin roast
6 apples
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Cooking InstructionsRub roast with salt and pepper. Brown pork roast under broiler to remove excess fat; drain well. Core and quarter apples. Place apple quarters in bottom of crockpot. Place roast on top of apples. Combine apple juice, brown sugar, and ginger. Spoon over top surface
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$1,050—$1,535 Studio—1 bed 2020 SW Salmon St, Portland OR, 97205
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2020 SW Salmon St, Goose Hollow, Portland, 97205
Commute to Downtown Portland
The rent at 2020 Building Apartments ranges from $1,050 for a studio to a $1,535 one bedroom. Apartments in this building are about 6% less expensive than the Goose Hollow average. This is a pet-friendly apartment.
2020 Building Apartments is a five minute walk from the MAX Blue Line and the MAX Red Line at the Goose Hollow/SW Jefferson St MAX Station stop.
This apartment is in the Goose Hollow neighborhood in Portland. Nearby parks include Jefferson Street City Park, Campbell Fountain and Frank L Knight City Park.
2020 Building Apartments has a Walk Score of 95 out of 100. This location is a Walker's Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
One of Goose Hollow's best kept secrets. This recently renovated mid-century modern apartment community is waiting for you to call it home. We're located just blocks from the city's best entertainment, eateries, bars and shopping districts.\n\nRelax in the sun on the panoramic roof deck. Drop in for a Timbers game. Work in Beaverton? No need to hassle with your car. The MAX is only two blocks away! \n\nCall today to schedule a tour!
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Goose Hollow, Portland, 97205
Daily errands do not require a car.
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Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 2020 Building Apartments.
2020 Building Apartments has excellent transit which means transit is convenient for most trips. Car sharing is available from Zipcar, Getaround and RelayRides.
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About 125,000 employees, representing 1.5% of Romania's active population, works in the outsourcing sector, which generates yearly revenues of EUR 4 billion, according to the annual report of the Romanian Business Service Leaders' Association (ABSL).
Moreover, Romania is first among mature outsourcing markets, with over 265 companies, according to a Cushman & Wakefield study. The country has a motivated and well-trained workforce with good foreign language skills, competitive costs and shares European cultural values, local News.ro reported.
"These are arguments for reaching a potential of 300,000 employees in this industry," according to ABSL.
In the next five years, the industry can reach over 220,000 employees, the report also shows.
In 2018, a third of the employees in this sector offer client management services, 25% provide IT services and 23% offer accounting and finance services, according to the same document. Most companies in this market are from France, Germany, Romania and U.S. and the most attractive cities for this industry are Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Iasi and Timisoara.


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Judging by the audience that filed in wearing vintage-inspired outfits, this was to be an evening full of colour, style and glamour.
The new mother – and the night's main attraction – didn't disappoint, walking slinkily on stage adorned with a striking red beret and an equally bold knee-length dress.
Miss Emerald chose to open the eighth show of her rescheduled UK tour by applying her sultry vocals to the song I Belong to You.
The 33-year-old Dutch beauty, who last year performed at Sage Gateshead, declared: "This is a welcome to change to all the arenas we have been to recently."
After entertaining us with the seductive Tangled Up, she added that it was "intimate" and "beautiful".
The set, lasting an hour and 45 minutes, effortlessly swung between summery and upbeat tunes such as Riviera Life, Coming Back as A Man – dedicated "especially to the ladies" – and the wonderfully sassy Pack Up The Louie.
When the graceful songstress finished The Lipstick on His Collar, she left the stage open for her talented and ever-so-groomed eight-man band while she changed into a black and white number, though keeping on her red heels.
The bouncy Dr Wanna Do was one of the favourites of the night. As I looked up to the balcony a couple were happily spinning each other around. Others quickly followed suit.
Liquid Lunch provided another opportunity for the audience to take to the aisles and join in the 1920s jazz-pop party.
At the end of the concert, Caro Emerald joined the delighted audience in a sing-a-long to Back It Up.
She finished off with a first song she sang at the age of 11, Dream a Little Dream.
It was, she told us, the one which made her realise she had a talent for singing.
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Learn What Experts Think
Why reinvent the wheel? If others have taken the time to figure out what the best (or, at least, a better) way of doing things is, why not build on that hard-earned wisdom? Registries of evidence-based programs allow educational leaders to learn from available rigorous research and to focus their energy on effectively implementing programs with proven track records.
Say, for example, that your school wants to address bullying. Experts already know quite a bit about what doesn't work:
- Zero tolerance policies—or "three strikes and you're suspended or expelled"—can actually discourage reporting of bullying because students or teachers don't want to be responsible for such a serious punishment.
- Using conflict resolution or peer mediation can further traumatize the bullied child by sending the message that he or she is partly responsible for the victimization.
- Group treatment for children who bully can create opportunities for students to reinforce each others' antisocial behaviors.
- Short-term solutions typically lead to short-term results—if any change results at all.
Fortunately, experts also know quite a bit about what does work: comprehensive long-term strategies that change the school climate by reinforcing respectful interactions. Consulting an evidence-based registry of safe and supportive school programs can help your school community narrow down the available options that have been shown to have an impact. That way your focus can be on choosing which program (among programs that have already been vetted) would best meet your community's needs.
Stopbullying.gov: "Misdirections in Bullying Prevention and Intervention." Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/resources-files/misdirections-in-prevention-tipsheet.pdf.
We encourage you to explore our website for further information. Here are a few of our listed resources that address implementing school climate improvements:
Safe Supportive Schools Program Implementation Webpage—Step 3: Select Programmatic Interventions
The Office of Justice Programs' CrimeSolutions.gov
SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)


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Neighborhood Chains Contest
Neighbourhood Chain Contest
This thread has been set up for any questions or problems you are having with the Neighborhood Chains Contests. Please read the following information BEFORE posting in this thread. Thank you!
To participate in this contest you need to be level 150 or above.
You can enter the Contest between Thursday 12AM EST to Sunday 12AM EST
This contest is all about how much xp you and your neighbours can earn by loading/starting products in the facilities in the contest through the week. You compete with 9 other neighbourhoods. The more xp you earn the more points you earn. Everyone will win something by participating. The higher your Rank, in the contest, the better your rewards.
For detailed information on the contest check out the Game Guide Neighbourhood Chain Contest
These are the rules for the total amount of facilities you can have participating in a Neighborhood Chains Contest:
a) Of the 2 Coin facilities selected each week, you can have at least one of each participating in the contest, even if you don't have any FarmCash facilities participating in the contest.
b) Of the 2 FarmCash facilities selected each week, you can have as many as you own participating in the contest.
c) You can have as many Coins facilities participating in the contest as you have FarmCash facilities participating in the contest.
For example, if you have 1 Boat Yard (FarmCash), 1 Dance Club (FarmCash), 1 Bakery (Coins) and 1 Pizza Restaurant (Coins), you will have a total of 4 facilities participating in the contest.
If you then buy another Boat Yard (FarmCash) facility, and you had a second Bakery (Coins) facility on another farm, both, the Boat Yard (due to rule (b) above) and the second Bakery (due to rule (c) above) will be added automatically to your Neighborhood Chains and you will have a total of 6 facilities participating in the contest. If we can't find any additional Coins facility to add, you can buy one yourself and put it in a farm and it will be automatically added to the Neighborhood Chain and will start participating in the contest.
d) For any facility to be part of a Neighborhood Chain it has to be located on a farm.
e) At any time before the contest finishes, if you buy more of the 4 selected facilities and put them in a farm they will be automatically added to your Neighborhood Chains according to the rules above.
IMPORTANT: Once the facilites are entered into the contest you must NOT move them to storage or to another farm. If you do, you will see a generic warning message that you get when you store ANY facility. It will tell you the name of the facility you are about to store and that if you have any production in the facility, you will lose it. If you proceed, the facility will be removed from the farm, but you will be terminated from the contest. In order to remain in the contest, the facilities that are part of a Neighbourhood Chain must remain on the farm during the whole week of the contest. An example of the warning message is shown below.
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There are the rules for the rewards at the end of the contest:
- Rank #1: 2 FarmCash and 3 times the output of a selected Train Car
- Rank #2: 1 FarmCash and 2 times the output of a selected Train Car
- Rank #3: 100% of the output of a selected Train Car
- Rank #4: 70% of the output of a selected Train Car
- Rank #5: 60% of the output
- Rank #6: 50% of the output
- Rank #7: 45% of the output
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Neighborhood chains game
This seems broken.
Now whenever I click on that in the manager it tries to open and then disconnects from the server: Error xlink and I have to reload the game,
I am getting the Error xlink warning too when I try to access he Neighbourhood Chains Contest and it then reloads to my farm. Looks broken to me too
I am getting the Error xlink warning too when I try to access he Neighbourhood Chains Contest and it then reloads to my farm. What's the problem??
I'm getting the Error xlink also
Error link
I:mad:I AM GETTING THE MESSAGE AS ALL OF YOU LOL. MAYBE WE BROKE THE BANK LOL. DON'T MIND THE CAPITAL LETTERS, I USE THEM TO SEE BETTER.
we are all in the same boat!! have to wait for the developers to wake up in the morning and fix that error thingy, lol....
Raul has posted as of 12:05 EDT:
Known Issues
- Neighborhood Chains Contest is showing errors, working on a fix.
Please be patient.
I can now play but I am the only member of my neighbourhood chain. Last game a long list of neighbours showed up even the ones who didn't contribute. This time it is me all alone. Might not be fully fixed yet
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After two weeks taking a time-off from my usual podcast mix and binging We're Alive I had some issues getting back into my current/old list of subscriptions. With the gained distance I got even more bored with some of current subscriptions, which was the reason to look for someting new in the first place. It feels to me like there's too much whining or podcasting about podcasting in quite a few of subscriptions.
I really enjoyed the more radio-drama-like format and am currently looking for something to fill the void that We're Alive left[^-361148941]. After some digging and test-listening it seems that The Leviathan Chronicles might be a good one to listen next.
The Leviathan Chronicles is a sci-fi podcast that tracks Macallan Orsel, a young genetic scientist in present-day New York City who discovers that immortality is not a fool's fantasy, but rather a reality for a several factions of powerful immortals living among us
By the time of this writing I'm close to the end of the first season and it turned out to be quite nice. It hasn't been updated for about year now, which I hope means that the story has ended. Either way, I'll let you know how this goes.
It turned out that with Chapter 38 the first half of the second season has ended and the remaining episodes of the second season should be done soon. Something that I would have known if I would have read their blog a bit earlier.


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A CRM can give your company a strategic advantage – if, and only if, you tightly conceive and execute your CRM strategy. It's not easy, but here's how.
Effective CRM strategy- What is a CRM strategy
A CRM strategy is a series of processes and projects focused on one goal: transforming every customer contact and conversation into a corporate asset. It's a set of incentives and standards about how we and our channel partners interact with prospects and customers, and it requires sales and marketing and customer support and even finance to work together (perish the thought!).
If all you're hearing is "I want to measure dials per hour," "we need to accelerate the sales cycle," or "we need to reduce our call queue depth," you know that people are thinking tactically and probably aren't up for a strategic effort.
Benefits and goals of a CRM strategy
The ultimate payoffs of a successful CRM strategy are pretty powerful: better marketing efficiency, more effective messaging, more profitable sales cycles, better forecasting, higher customer loyalty, better executive visibility and decision making, and even reduction in email volume. In nearly any business, the cost of sales and marketing will dwarf all other cost structures—so even incremental improvements there have a big impact. A CRM strategy is all about decreasing the cost of customer acquisition and increasing customer lifetime value: fancy-talk for profitability.
The goals for a strategic CRM investment need to be realistic: over-promising might get you budget, but practically guarantees under-delivery. Be particularly careful when setting expectations about reports and dashboards, as these provide perfect distillations of every possible bug and data quality issue.
Goals should be set along several axes, but focus on things that the business can see. Typically, cost-cutting or efficiency goals aren't as sexy as revenue-oriented ones. But it's not all about money: some goals will be expressed as percentage improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) for each department. To quickly discover a department's KPIs, get ahold of the VP's quarterly or annual presentations to the executive committee or the board.
CRM strategy development process
Determine scope: A CRM strategy that actually works will span several quarters, but it must show some positive results every single quarter. You've got to scope each of the phases so they can actually be achieved. The first scoping decision: how wide (how many different groups covered) and how deep (is more than one system involved with this quarter's deliverables).


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Viral Journalism and the Valley of Ambiguity
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Once you've worked as a writer and editor in the world of social media for a decade, the way I have, you start to notice patterns. For example, there are some stories that will never go viral, even if they are brilliant in every measurable way. That's because they lie in the "valley of ambiguity," … Continue reading →
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The biggest myth surrounding estate planning involves Wills. We regularly hear this statement (or some variation of it): "I have a will so my family won't have to go through probate." Sadly, nothing could be further from the truth: a Will FORCES probate. A Will is merely instructions to the court of what you want after you pass away. If the only planning you've done is via a Will, you are almost guaranteeing your loved ones will have to go through probate court or at least some kind of informal probate process.
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A trust-based estate plan still includes a Will; it is just a special Will called a Pour-over Will. This special Will accomplishes the same four tasks as a normal Will, except rather than making distributions out of the probate estate via the Will, the Will directs that all probate assets be poured into the revocable living trust. This Will and the pour-over into the trust effectively serves as a back-up, Plan B, in the unexpected event that not all of your assets were in the trust, such as if you purchased a new house years after creating your plan but neglected to deed the house into the trust. The Will then will ensure that all such assets are deposited into the trust name, and then the trust will control or distribute the assets in accordance with its terms. This, rather than distribution via Will, allows more complicated distributions schemes, including on-going trusts which provide asset protection. Our Wills also contain provisions that would create a back-up trust with identical terms as your revocable living trust in the even that such trust did not exist at the time of death for any reason. Thus, the Pour-over Will is a back-up, Plans B and C if you will, to ensure that your wishes are carried out.


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Though Donald Trump previously backed an assault weapons ban, he has since changed his position [Reuters]
Donald Trump has slammed Hillary Clinton as "heartless" for backing restrictions on gun ownership that he said would leave Americans in high-crime areas unable to protect themselves.
Trump's remarks came at the National Rifle Association convention in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday.
The gun rights organisation endorsed the presumptive Republican nominee ahead of his remarks, despite Trump's previous support for measures like an assault weapons ban that the NRA vigorously opposes.
But the business mogul-turned-politician has taken a far less restrictive stance on guns during the Republican presidential primary.
His call for ending "gun-free zones" across the country was enthusiastically welcomed by the NRA crowd.
Reality Check: The NRA wasn't always anti-gun control
Trump attacks Hillary
Trump centered his remarks on Clinton, claiming she would seek to "abolish" the Second Amendment through the Supreme Court and release violent criminals if elected president.
He also challenged Clinton to follow his lead and release a list of potential Supreme Court nominees.
In his speech, Trump referred to her as "Heartless Hillary" - a new nickname from the branding expert for his potential Democratic opponent - for backing restrictions aimed at reducing gun deaths, saying her proposals would instead leave law-abiding citizens exposed to criminals.
"She's putting the most vulnerable Americans in jeopardy," Trump said. He added that women in particular would be at risk, a nod to what he's said will be a security-focused appeal to women in the general election.
Victims demand restrictions on US gun sale
Trump heads into the fall campaign with stunningly high disapproval ratings with women. The supremely confident Trump appeared to acknowledge that weakness, saying that while his poll numbers with men are strong, "I like women more than men."
"Come on women, come on," he said.
Hillary's stance on guns
Clinton's campaign called Trump's gun policies "radical and dangerous".
Senior policy adviser Maya Harris said Clinton believes "there are common-sense steps we can take at the federal level to keep guns out of the hands of criminals while respecting the Second Amendment."
Among the measures Clinton supports are expanding background checks to sales at gun shows and online purchases, and reinstating a ban on assault weapons.
NRA leaders were blistering in their condemnation of Clinton, accusing her of threatening Americans' freedom and being driven by personal greed. During one speech, an NRA leader briefly played a video showing Clinton barking like dog.
The organisation's leaders were less robust in their endorsement of Trump, mentioning him by name only briefly and saying little about his record on guns.
Trump backed an assault weapons ban, as well as slightly longer waiting periods for gun purchases, in a 2000 book. He's since said such bans don't work and has also called for making it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry guns for self-protection.


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By 2026, the total master trust assets are forecasted to grow from £12bn to £306bn.
The reasons behind this are the increasing governance burden being placed on pension plans and the associated costs as well as organisations reviewing pension provision in a wider context. These issues will lead many companies to consider if DC pension provision can be provided more efficiently.
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Janet Mikhail is more than just the mayor of Ramallah
The stream of people in and out of Janet Mikhail's Ramallah office is endless. The mayor of what has become the administrative centre of the Palestinian Territories is unusual in almost every way - a woman, a Christian, unmarried and essentially chosen by Hamas.
"Ramallah is the bride of Palestine," says Mikhail, sitting at a massive wooden desk, signing pay cheques for the municipality's thousands of employees. Behind her is a shelf full of awards and plaques of recognition, below side-by-side photos of the late leader Yasser Arafat and the current Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas.
Ramallah, meaning "heights of God" in Arabic, is nestled in the hills just 16km from Jerusalem. Historically, it was a quaint Christian village, frequented as a resort town because of its mild summer weather and stunning vistas. But with the creation of Israel came a massive influx of refugees, changing it drastically to an urban refugee camp. After the capture and annexation of Jerusalem in 1967, the city began its transition to an administrative centre for Palestinians under Israeli control.
"They never let us have elections," Mikhail says of the Israelis. "So we waited for the Palestinian Authority to come."
After the 1993 Oslo Accords, Arafat and his Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) came to Ramallah from Tunis, bringing an entourage of PLO members, millions of dollars in aid money and increasing sovereignty in some parts of the Territories. Ramallah and most other West Bank urban centres were designated "A" areas, meaning, in theory, the city is under nearly full control of the Palestinian Authority - the governing body created by the Oslo Accords.
In 2005, the city held its first municipal elections in almost three decades. Mikhail ran as part of an independent list called Ramallah for All. The list won six council seats, while the Fatah-affiliated Watan list also won six, and Hamas' Change and Reform list won three. It was the decision of the Hamas list to back Mikhail over the Fatah candidate that brought her to power.
"I used to work as a school headmistress, so I am known by the citizens here. They encouraged me, and my family encouraged me, too - so I went for the elections," says Mikhail. She dismisses suggestions that her gender is an impediment to her work.
"It is the opposite," Mikhail, 66, says. "The Palestinian woman is a strong woman and she can lead in Palestine. In Ramallah especially, there are a lot of women who have the role of president or head of NGO [non-governmental organisation] associations."
There are five female ministers in the Palestinian cabinet, and women have long played a more active role in society than in many other countries in the region. Literacy rates for females are around 90 per cent - only slightly lower than the rate for males — and girls are now more likely to enrol in secondary school than boys in the Palestinian Territories.
Mikhail has different priorities than do other Palestinian politicians, which her head of office, Rana Stephan, chalks up to gender. "For example, she's really interested in issues of environment and health," he says, adding: "The mayor is always busy. She has too many invitations she refuses to turn down. We tell her: 'Miss Mayor, this affects your health, you have to take rest. You know your body needs it.' But she says: 'No, I need to be around everybody, I don't want anybody to be blaming me. I want to be equal with all the associations.' This has earned her respect."
Mikhail is from one of Ramallah's oldest families and has lived in the city all her life, except for two years studying in the US. She grew up here, with five brothers and three sisters, and still lives in the family's home.
During the last two decades, two intifadas turned much of the city into bombed-out shells, but skyscrapers now rise from the rocky hillsides beside lavish apartment blocks and upmarket restaurants. Mikhail has been charged with overseeing this growth.
"It's a challenge because the city is expanding very fast and the municipality can't keep up with services," she says.
Mikhail says she sees the city moving forward and believes it will continue to be an important cultural, economic and medical hub for Palestinians, but not the capital.
"We need to know that our eternal capital is Jerusalem. It's the political centre," she says.
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ROME, April 20, 2011 (AFP) - Palermo produced a spirited display to hold Serie A leaders AC Milan to a 2-2 draw at the San Siro in the Italian Cup semi-final, first leg on Wednesday.
The result gives the Sicilians an excellent chance of progressing when they play the second leg in Palermo in three weeks.
The winners will face either holders Inter Milan or Roma in the final, with the nerazzurri holding a 1-0 advantage following their win in Rome on Tuesday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Milan the lead but Urby Emanuelson had to come to their rescue after Javier Pastore and Abel Hernandez had turned the tie on its head.
However, Palermo coach Delio Rossi insisted the job wasn't done yet.
"For the second leg tonight's performance won't be enough, we need an even better one," he said.
"We played against a great team which is in high spirits at the moment and has good legs. We prepared well but we're a little bitter at the result. However, I'm happy with how we played."
Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri was relieved his team had avoided defeat.
"We started well, going in front early. But then Palermo equalised and they made life difficult for us on the counter," he said.
"We risked conceding a third goal but we could also have scored one. Tonight the important thing was not to lose."
Having been banned for three of Milan's last four matches and with two more games left on his latest league suspension, Ibrahimovic wasted no time in reminding the club's fans of his abilities.
The hosts went in front after just four minutes as Palermo allowed Massimo Oddo's deep cross to arrive all the way to the back post where Ibrahimovic had the simple task of volleying home from close range.
Palermo came roaring back.
Pastore teed up Maurizio Pinilla whose volley from 15 yards in a central position was unfortunately straight at goalkeeper Marco Amelia.
But on 14 minutes it was all square as Pastore played a one-two with Pinilla and burst past the hesitating Sokratis Papastathopoulos before finishing crisply left-footed across Amelia.
In an even game the recalled Antonio Cassano played Ibrahimovic clean through but instead of shooting he tried to tee up Kevin-Prince Boateng and his pass was cut out by Dorin Goian.
The visitors were close to going in front on 35 minutes after a brilliant move between Pastore and Antonio Nocerino, who set up Pinilla but the Chilean slipped as he went to shoot and fired over.
Pastore then flashed a shot from wide right across goal that Amelia just finger-tipped around the post.
Milan had a pair of chances just before the break as Boateng thrashed wide from distance and Ibrahimovic met Oddo's cross at the near post only for Salvatore Sirigu to scrambled it around the post.
Milan were proving brittle at the back, though, and Pastore slipped Hernandez in behind the defence to crash an unstoppable shot in off the underside of the bar eight minutes after the restart.
Milan expectedly started to push forward and enjoyed the lion's share of possession and territory but Palermo had a great chance on the break as substitute Josip Ilicic sent over a cross to the far post where incredibly it was centre-back Cesare Bovo who arrived to slice a volley off target.
However the equaliser came on 76 minutes as Ibrahimovic caused havoc with quick feet in the box and although Goian tackled him, the ball broke to Emanuelson to rifle home.
Milan almost gave up another goal immediately as Papastathopoulos and Oddo got in eachother's way leaving Pastore to run clean through but Amelia made a brilliant one-handed save.


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Quake Champions has launched a new game mode.
The company id Software announced the launch of a new mode for Quake Champions, known as "Wormhole." In it, you have to storm the portals or defend them, and the rewards will grow with each match.
Two teams are fighting for the portal – a huge black hole that can eject the ancient unknown horror. All players appear in the game with a full arsenal, health, and armor, but with only one life without the possibility of rebirth. The ministers of the cult of the Ancient God, who are protecting the portal, are trying to open the Wormhole, and the attacking team must seal the gate before any fearless man with tentacles crawls out.
All players who take part in the Wormhole Calling event from day one will receive the Tentacle coloring for the entire starting weapon. As other conditions are fulfilled, festival participants will be able to get a coloring for a heavy machine gun from Quake 4, a unique look for a Scalebearer or Ranger, and at the very end – a skin for a new Athena character, or her own, but in a unique way.