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You may have noticed, if you've been paying really close attention, that I haven't been around for a while. There's a reason for that. I am now the proud father of two small children. Three weeks ago my wife gave birth to my daughter, who now, along with my three year old son, is the recipient of all my time and energy. Writing a blog, you say? Yeah, that's kind of down the pecking order of my priorities right now. Don't get me wrong, I'm elated: every day is a gift and all that shit, but it doesn't mean it's easy.
Last night I managed to get four hours sleep, which was awesome. Most nights it's two or three. My daughter, in her brief time with us, has decided that she likes being held. Constantly. This means that either myself or her mother must be awake at some point through the night holding her, so that she can sleep. Unless of course she decides it's time to be fed, in which case she'll charm us with her attention for a diaper and a bottle, then it's back off to Slumberville. It's impressive really; that's the kind of high maintenance her mom would be proud of. Were she not so fucking tired all the time.
We could manage this, just, were it not for a rather loud and boisterous three year old we share a home with. With him night time is not a problem – it's the bit in between we have trouble with: he'll sleep like the dead from 9pm 'til about 8am. But then … then the screaming begins. And does not fucking end. Running away won't help; like Daniel Day-Lewis in Last of the Mohicans… he will fucking find you. I've taken to hiding out in the bathroom. I've got a bunch of books in there, along with my wife's iPad. All I need is a mini refrigerator and I never have to leave. At this point I'm shitting more than a puppy on your brand new beige carpet. But still, my son hunts me down, banging on the door and squealing with a fury only a three year old can realize.
Then, as the sun sets, and bed time nears, my daughter decides this would be an awesome time to raise her fuzzy little head from whomever's chest she's lying on, and grace us with her presence until about 2 am. And thus the dual source of mine and my wife's exhaustion completes its daily cycle. I'm convinced the two of them are working in tandem, like some kind of cherubic, pink-skinned, chubby-cheeked tag-team sent from above to purge us of our sins. Through sleep-deprivation.
And have you ever held a sleeping baby? It's like taking fifty Valium and climbing into a bed made from angel's feathers and fucking clouds, while Morgan Freeman recites nursery rhymes. Now try it on a day when you can measure how much sleep you got the night before in minutes, not hours. If you can stay awake through that shit, you have my eternal respect. Right now, my wife has taken my son to the store (I can still hear him scream from here though), so our daughter is asleep on my chest. It feels like my eyelids are made from plutonium, and actually, as you can probably tell from the quality of writing, most of this post was written by my face falling repeatedly onto the keyboard.
In fact, and I'm a little ashamed to admit this, a few nights ago, while lying near the edge of the bed, I fell asleep holding her and almost dropped her. And by 'almost dropped her' I mean 'definitely did drop her, but caught her'. And by 'caught her' I mean 'broke her fall'. Oh put the phone down… the floor was carpeted, and she only fell about 6 inches – like I said, I broke her fall right before she hit the ground with a light thud. But seriously, what sort of fucked up survival instinct is that? What the hell was Mother Nature thinking? "I know; I'll make these defenseless, vulnerable, utterly dependent baby humans so loud and demanding, that they cause the very people they rely on to keep them alive, in a state of exhaustion that risks all of their lives. What can go wrong with that?" Survival of the fittest? Fuck you too, Darwin!
Anyway, my son is home and my daughter is awake, which means it's time to eat and poop … I think I'll poop first.


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The recent departure of Mark Weldon from his position of CEO at MediaWorks is a prime, and very public, example of an organisation wholly rejecting its leader. He came in to introduce a new way of doing things but he couldn't win the support of the people in the company that really mattered. In the time he was there the organisation saw a slew of high-profile departures including former TV3 news boss Mark Jennings and two of the nation's most popular broadcasters John Campbell and Hilary Barry.
Dave Winsborough, founder of leadership development firm Winsborough and VP of innovation at New York's Hogan International, is an expert on leadership at the top of organisations. He was forthright in his opinion on the Mark Weldon case: "From afar I have watched Weldon ultimately be repelled by the culture of the organisation. He came in to do a job but I think he just ended up pissing so many people off, and being such a non-media person, that the body of the staff at TV3 rejected him. I think if he had better insight in to his [ahem…behaviours], he could have helped to deliver a change to TV3."
Winsborough said that leaders in particular tend to have an inflated sense of self-worth and of their abilities – Weldon being a case in point. He said it is important for leaders to take the time to not only find out about themselves but also the organisation that they are working for and then "be conscious" of their actions. "Don't just assume that because you've been successful in the past that you have a God-given right to be successful in the future," he warned.
This is where psychometric testing comes in to play. It can not only help organisations choose new leaders (or staff in general) but also aid in personal development and assembling effective teams.
Ludy Colenbrander, managing director of HR Profiling Solutions ANZ which administers the FinxS online psychometric self-assessment (based on the 'DISC' parameters of Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness), explained that people have a 'natural working style' and an 'adjusted working style' but at the end of the day, a person will perform far better in a role that matches their natural working style because, well, it comes naturally to them.
He tells the story of a sales principle at a car dealership who was at his wit's end because he had a high staff turn-over and a consistently underperforming team despite plenty of training. The DISC behavioural analysis test (which takes eight minutes and requires subjects to choose which attributes they are most and least like) showed that the entire team, including the sales principle himself, were SI style people, which in DISC-language means that they were systems people who liked to dot the 'i's and cross the 't's. None of them had a natural inclination towards sales.
According to Colenbrander, the sales principle had made the common mistake of hiring people like him when the best sales people have D and I styles. With all the will in the world, the SI types were never going to be top salespeople. The dealership has since refreshed the team with people more naturally suited to the salesperson role and has increased sales, stabilised staff turnover and significantly reduced training costs.
The sales principle had made the common mistake of hiring people like him.
Hiring for aptitude is becoming more important than hiring for knowledge in certain industries. For example, Winsborough says he is seeing more and more computer programming firms hire for aptitude because programming languages change so fast. In this case it is more useful to have staff who are adaptable and quick learners than people with an encyclopaedic knowledge of C#.
Winsborough is not a big fan of individualised assessments which he calls "interesting but kind of useless". What you really want to know, he says, is how people interact in a team. Five years ago he created and launched a software product that analyses whether a team will be successful with its current personnel makeup. Via personality questionnaires it looks at whether the team has got what it needs to be successful at its job and then gives it a way of thinking about what that means for the future. While hiring for 'fit' sounds smart, Winsborough contests that managers need to consider that hiring for what you need now is not in the best interest of the mid-term organisation. Sometimes hiring outside their comfort zone is what managers need to do to be pushed and challenged, and ultimately achieve better results. Winsborough has been working on profiling entire organisational cultures, and when an organisation needs to go through a big change then the last thing you want your managers to do is to hire in their own image.
Winsborough is not a big fan of individualised assessments which he calls "interesting but kind of useless". What you really want to know, he says, is how people interact in a team.
Winsborough is also challenging the status quo, experimenting with a number of new behavioural analysis tools for judging personality and aptitude. Not everyone wants to answer a personality questionnaire, and some feel like you can game the system no matter how clever it is. Winsborough says that now it is possible to extrapolate personality style from a subject's social media feed or emails. He is also running an experiment with an Israeli company using voice. It allows participants to respond to the questionnaire verbally.
"We can extract your personality surprisingly well from voice," he said, explaining that it's not what you say but how you say it that is full of give-aways. Winsborough has also started a number of experiments to see whether it can be done using video footage by developing algorithms that can extract personality from facial expressions.
It might sound a bit creepy, but the aim is to introduce choice into the testing equation so as to get a truer picture of a participant's personality. Added to that, employers are already checking out employee's online presence, "but it is being done in a really unscientific and unstructured way that is open to bias and interpretation" says Winsborough.
"What we are going to do is help employees get a fair deal by making sure that information is rigorous and there is a framework around it."
At the end of the day, the most successful people know who they are and how to get the best from their team. If psychometric tools can help the mere mortals among us to be better at what we do or find a job we love, then their use just makes good sense.

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The 2019 Stanley Cup final is down to Game 7 between the host Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues.
It's the first time since 2011, when the Bruins beat the Canucks in Vancouver, that the championship series has come down to a Game 7.
On Wednesday night, the rematch of the 1970 Cup final comes to an end, and the nervousness leading into a game like this can only be described by someone who's gone through it.
Die-hard fans cheer on the Boston Bruins from Kahnawake — the reason why is rooted in history
Wayne Gretzky was a part of four Stanley Cup victories with the Edmonton Oilers, but the only Game 7 in a championship series he played in took place in 1987 against Ron Hextall and the Philadelphia Flyers.
"I think the players as a whole were anxious, but we had such great leadership with guys like Mark Messier and Jari Kurri, Kevin Lowe… that everyone kept each other calm and relaxed," Gretzky explained to Bob Stauffer on 630 CHED's Oilers Now.
Listen below: Wayne Gretzky speaks to Bob Stauffer on 630 CHED's Oilers Now.
The Bruins are playing in their third Stanley Cup final in the last eight years, and names like Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara and Brad Marchand have experienced all three. It's a trove of experience that mirrors what the Oilers had in the late 80s, which Gretzky said can be a difference-maker under the pressure of a winner-takes-all game.
Watch below: Some Global News videos about the Boston Bruins.
"As the game went on, I think our maturity and experience of being in Stanley Cup playoff really showed and took over," Gretzky recalled of the May 31, 1987 showdown. "One of the things we took great pride in was our discipline and our experience. Fortunately, that came through as the game went on."
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Certainly Boston's leadership core is one of the main reasons they've advanced this far through the 2019 playoffs.
Gretzky, meanwhile, is no stranger to the hockey scene in St. Louis, having played 18 games there in the 1995-96 season as the captain of the Blues.
"I've spent a lot of time in St. Louis, it's a wonderful city," Gretzky said. "Words can't describe how exciting it is for sports fans and hockey people in St. Louis."
This season, the Blues were in last place in the NHL standings in January before a remarkable — if not historical — turnaround led them to the brink of their first championship in franchise history. In fact, they're the oldest active NHL franchise without a Stanley Cup victory. Could emerging from that adversity help the Blues to a victory on the road?
Watch below: Some recent Global News videos about the St. Louis Blues.
Goaltenders Tukka Rask of the Bruins and Jordan Binnington of the Blues have been storylines throughout the 2019 playoffs for their stellar play as well. That's not unlike the battle between the Oilers' Grant Fuhr and the Flyers' Ron Hextall in 1987.
"Ultimately, Grant Fuhr was the difference in Game 7," Gretzky said of his former teammate, who turned aside 19 of 20 shots in the decisive game. "We really had a lot of belief in Grant Fuhr. Ron Hextall had been outstanding and he won the Conn Smythe that year, but we also had so much confidence and faith in Grant that we were pretty excited about going into Game 7."
Whether it's leadership, goaltending or another factor that gets the job done, a group of teammates — much like Gretzky's in the 80s — will have their names etched in history, some for the first time, and others for the last.
Regardless, June 12, 2019 will join May 31, 1987 as a day where the dreams of many were achieved, and the dreams of others were shattered.
The puck drops on 630 CHED at 6 p.m. Mountain Time.
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Sales of recreational vehicles have been rising in recent years — more and more Americans are hitting the road in RVs, driving everything from luxury motorhomes to vintage camper vans. But how are buyers paying for their mobile vacation homes? While a select few RV owners can afford to buy their vehicles outright, many turn to an RV loan to finance their new purchases.
Because new RVs usually cost tens of thousands of dollars, and luxury RVs can easily cost in the six-figures, buying a new RV is a big financial decision, closer to buying a new home than a new car. However, despite the higher price tag, RV loans work much like car loans. An institution agrees to loan you the money to buy an RV, and you'll pay back that money over an agreed upon amount of time, plus interest.
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As we mentioned above, financing an RV is similar in many ways to financing a car or a house. You get a loan from a bank, credit union or a lender working through an RV dealership. They then become your lienholder, or the party that owns your loan.
You'll sign an agreement detailing the specifics of the loan, like the loan term, which is the amount of time you have to pay back your loan, the annual percentage rate, or APR, which is basically how much the lender is charging you for the loan, and how much your monthly payments will be.
It's always a good idea to shop around for a loan before you settle on a lender, to make sure you're getting the best deal possible. Different lenders may offer you different interest rates and loan terms, both of which affect the lifetime cost of your loan.
Most RV loans are secured loans, meaning you use the RV itself as collateral. For as long as you owe money on the loan, your lienholder has a financial stake in your RV, and if you can't afford to pay back the loan, the lienholder can take possession of your RV.
Because RVs generally cost more than cars, RV loan terms tend to be longer than car loan terms. But the loan term also depends on how much you're borrowing.
A smaller RV loan of between $10,000 and $25,000 may have terms as short as two or three years. But many RV loans are 10 year terms, and many lenders will allow you to have a loan term as long as 20 years on RV loans that are over a certain amount, like $50,000.
As with car loans, the lifetime cost of an RV loan depends on a number of factors, like your down payment, which is the cash you pay for your RV upfront, and the principal, which is the initial amount of the loan. The offers you get will also depend on your credit score, which is a metric lenders use to gauge how trustworthy you'll be as a borrower.
A lower APR doesn't always mean you're getting the best deal — a longer loan term with a lower APR can wind up costing you more than a shorter loan term with a higher APR. But the shorter your loan term, the higher your monthly payments will probably be. That's why it's important to compare loan offers before settling on one.
It's also important to factor in depreciation. An RV is a big investment, like a house, but unlike buying a home, RVs depreciate in value quickly. If you plan on selling or trading in your RV before you've fully paid it off, you might find that you actually owe more than the RV itself is worth. In that case, the money you make from selling it won't be enough to pay off the remainder of the loan.
When figuring out loan payments, don't forget that you'll also need to get RV insurance for your new ride.
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Just like with other types of loans, there are a number of options when it comes to where to go for an RV loan, and each has its own positives and negatives.
Going through a bank or a credit union that you already have a relationship with may mean you'll get a better rate, and you'll be borrowing directly from the lending institution, so there's no third party involved. But getting a loan from a bank or a credit union usually takes a little bit longer than getting one through an RV dealership, and there probably won't be any room for negotiations.
Like with cars, you can usually get an RV loan at the dealership where you're purchasing your new vacation home on wheels. Going through a dealer is usually the fastest option — you can often make a deal the same day you see an RV. Dealerships may also be able to offer low rates through special promotions. But generally, rates tend to be higher through dealerships than through banks or credit unions, and there may be extra costs and fees involved.
(Read more about the pros and cons of dealer financing.)
If you have poor credit and are having trouble qualifying for RV loans, you always have the option of taking out a personal loan. This kind of loan is unsecured, meaning you don't use the RV as collateral. But personal loans usually have higher interest rates and shorter terms than secured RV loans, so this is likely a more expensive and riskier option when it comes to purchasing an RV.
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The Sinistrals are a pantheon of dark gods who appear in Lufia - four in number they are embodiments of evil and seek nothing more than the destruction of everything around them: they have been described as all powerful and are indeed vastly powerful beings who once ruled over the world from their Fortress of Doom.
Gades is the Sinistral of Destruction. He has a tendency to gloat and talk condescendingly about the humans, stating that they are the most inferior race of all. He is the most obnoxious, argumentative, impatient, cruel, and impetuous of the Sinistrals, always seeking to destroy a town, building, or anything at every chance he gets. Gades, unlike the other Sinistrals, concentrates more on brawn and brute force than magic to fight, and in battles against him he always relies solely on physical attacks. He wields a large sword as a weapon (the first and second also depicted him as carrying a large shield, but lacks this in the later ones). After the first game, he is established as the weakest of the Sinistrals. He is also the first Sinistral the heroes encounter, and almost always defeats them in their first battle.
Amon is the Sinistral of Terror. He has the capability to take control of powerful or highly influential humans and manipulate them into doing his bidding. With this ability he forces people into discord, distrust, stress, or a combination of the three. He can even use his influence on loyal military guards, or entire towns and continents. Amon is confident in his abilities, and takes his job much more seriously than his brother Gades, who tends to play around with the opposition, though he is much more overconfident and lets his enemies get away as opposed to killing them. He wields a golden trident to match his golden armor, though in Lufia: The Legend Returns, he is depicted as wielding a pair blades attached to his arms. In battle, Amon relies much more on magic than physical attacks, using it almost exclusively in the first game. He is known as the Sinistral of Chaos in Lufia II, while Daos is known as the Sinistral of Terror in that title.
Erim is the Sinistral of Death. In the first game, it is revealed that she was actually Lufia herself, though she suffered from amnesia and was unable to remember any of her past life. Eventually, the other Sinistrals were able to recover her memory, but she later rebelled against her brothers and defeated them along with the hero and his friends at the cost of permanently losing all of her memories and her ability to use magic. In Lufia 2, Erim assumed the identity of Iris, a mysterious woman who helped Maxim and his friends along the way during their journey. However, these acts of salvation were a ruse to lure the heroes into a trap, not because of wickedness, but in order to fulfill certain prophecies. During the course of such, however, Iris developed feelings for Maxim, though she knew he was in love with Selan. In Lufia III, Erim was actually Seena, one of the main characters and Wain's target of affection. She disguised herself so she could find friends strong enough to kill her, as she could no longer bear the existence of a Sinistral. Erim plays a major role in the story, as she usually appears to have some sort of connection with Wain's lover. As long as Erim lives, the other Sinistrals are able to resurrect themselves. Erim is much stronger than Gades and Amon, and is generally depicted as being close in strength to Daos. She generally relies mostly on magic, with some attacks that can kill instantly. The first game depicted her as wielding a trident, but subsequent ones depicted her wielding a sword and a shield.
Daos is the Sinistral of Chaos. He is the leader, and the most arrogant and egotistical, having twice tried to destroy the world rather than accept defeat (the first case was all of the Sinistrals joining powers, the second was summoning another evil god named Zalbak). He shrouds his form in a large red-orange robe. Daos is the only Sinistral that never uses a weapon, and relies exclusively on magic (which in the first and third games is a weakness because in those there are spells that reflect magic). He, like Amon, is a master tactician and strives to dominate the humans. Daos enjoys making people fear him, striking when least expected, as in Lufia III when he saves a town from a vicious dragon that the Heroes couldn't defeat, only to kill a soldier who was about to propose to his lover. He is the most intelligent and manipulative of the Sinistrals, and the only one who learns from his mistakes. In spite of that, he repeatedly underestimates the power that humans have, the main reason for his defeats. He is known as the Sinistral of Terror in Lufia II, while Amon is known as the Sinistral of Chaos in that title.


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REVIEW – The Addams Family
Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld
Produced by: Scott Rudin
Written by: Caroline Thompson, Larry Wilson
Edited by: Dede Allen
Cinematography by: Owen Roizman
Music by: Marc Shaiman
Starring: Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Jimmy Workman, Judith Malina, Carel Struycken, Elizabeth Wilson, Dan Hedaya, Dana Ivey, Paul Benedict, John Franklin, Christopher Hart('s hand)
Based on The Addams Family comics by Charles Addams
Year: 1991
"And you thought your family was weird! Meet… the Addams Family!"
… You can practically imagine what kind of crappy trailer and taglines could be written for this film adaptation of Charles Addams' comic strip. Released on the same day as Disney's Beauty and the Beast, though the film is undoubtedly going for a different audience, it's still impressive that the film was as successful as it was, given that fact. Critics generally enjoyed it, audiences loved it (forking over $191.5 million worldwide against a $30 million budget), and the film led to a resurgence in the brand, spawning an acclaimed sequel, an animated series, and – heck – even one of the most successful pinball machines ever made. Heck, it was even Barry Sonnenfeld's first film as director, leading to such acclaimed hits as Men in Black, Get Shorty, and… Wild Wild West… Nine Lives… Well, you can't win 'em all, but still. Read more…
Dual Review: "Home Alone" and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York"
Home Alone
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Produced by: John Hughes
Written by: John Hughes
Edited by: Raja Gosnell
Cinematography by: Julio Macat
Music by: John Williams
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara, John Heard, John Candy, Roberts Blossom, Gerry Bamman
Year: 1990
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Produced by: John Hughes
Written by: John Hughes
Edited by: Raja Gosnell
Cinematography by: Julio Macat
Music by: John Williams
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Tim Curry, Rob Schneider, Dana Ivey, Brenda Fricker, Catherine O'Hara, Eddie Bracken, John Heard, Gerry Bamman
Year: 1992
It had been a long time since I had seen any of the Home Alone films when I bought the Blu-Ray set of the first two films that went on sale earlier this month for the lovely price of about $12. Being in a spend-y mood, I bought it happily, having wanted but never owned the first two films since I was a little kid. (Oddly, I did own a VHS of the third film.) And, I gotta say, while I still mostly enjoyed the films, even at age 26, I didn't find myself laughing at them nearly as much as I had as a little kid. It's not that I'm above the whole slapstick thing — I just watched Ted for the first time tonight, and one of the funniest parts of that movie was the ridiculously violent beat down the teddy bear gives Mark Wahlberg — but I certainly felt a lot more cynical about it than I had expected.
Perhaps it was the fact that I watched them back-to-back in one night. Perhaps it was because I watched them while cooking a turkey that inadvertently filled my apartment with large plumes of smoke (the turkey turned out fine, but I'm still unsure what caused all that). Or perhaps it's because I realized that 2 is basically just a remake of 1 with extra ridiculous and a hefty dollop of moralizing. Maybe it was a combination of those factors.
So, rather than review these films separately, as I would with any other franchise, I decided to review them at the same time. Unlike with last year's Grudge Match Review of adaptations of A Christmas Carol, however, this isn't really a competition, but rather an efficient way of killing two birds with one stone. After all, take a look at those credits up there. The films are identical in cast and crew, with the second one doing the typical sequel thing by throwing in a few new faces for good measure, and, for the most part, they are the same in story structure, too. Read more…


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PTI-India attached great importance to its relations with Sri Lanka, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
He said that he looked forward to continue to work closely with the leadership of the island nation to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation.
He conveyed this to visiting Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana when he called on him.
Marapana is on a three- day bilateral visit to India.
"Held wide-ranging discussions on India-Sri Lanka ties with SL's Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana," the Prime Minister tweeted later.
Modi congratulated Marapana on assuming his new responsibility as Foreign Minister and referred to his fruitful visit to the country in May this year for the International Vesak Day, according to a statement.
"The Prime Minister reaffirmed the high importance that India attaches to its relations with Sri Lanka," the statement said.
Both countries enjoy deep and broad-based ties, it noted.
"The Prime Minister conveyed (to Marapana) that he looked forward to continue to work closely with the president and the prime minister of Sri Lanka to further strengthen and expand bilateral cooperation," the statement added. (PTI)


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Inspiration, for some of us don't come that easy, for a few of us it comes as naturally as waking up in the morning, but for those who are like me, it comes through travel and exploration (how often can one afford those eh?) but it gives you a whole new aspect towards what you're trying to achieve. I am an amateur writer and my main focus right now is budget travel and lifestyle, which I must say (as with all things related to the creative arts) requires a great level of inspiration since I aspire to bring out a whole new positive perspective of travel, to remove the fear and doubt that to travel one requires to drain their accounts…. YOU CAN DO IT!
There is absolutely nothing interesting in the norm, strive to be your own person, discover, explore and create a legacy!
Travel for me is not just like a drug, it's almost everything I dream of doing and becoming, it's within me and if I could do it for the rest of my life, I'd say "yeah! Lets go!" in short, I wouldn't mind at all. I know for some of you this is not ideal but everyone has a passion that drives him or her. I found mine in adventure and discovery, in thrilling experiences and passionate conversations with people from all over the world.
There is a certain feeling you get when you interact with the local people in whichever country you're in, it broadens your perspective in life. Just being able to see or experience first hand their way of living and interacting makes you realize that human beings are not so different after all, we only come from different backgrounds and grow up under different circumstances.
I am a foreign student in Beijing thus I neither have the time nor the extra finances to go backpacking across south-East Asia for an entire year, but I am determined not to let this minor factor hinder me, as Rome wasn't built In a day. So I started by slowly saving up for a single trip, a two-week vacation to The Philippines.
Let me briefly mention that I'm from Kenya, Africa, some of us only used to dream about going to these paradise-like countries in the far east, we only saw or heard about them on TV adverts and commercials…
Only those with "pockets deeper than coal mines" got to travel to these paradise spots as often as they'd please, for students like me, it was simply unheard of, until now. So coming to China opened a whole lot of doors for me, not just academically but also travel wise. It's certainly much cheaper to grab a flight to Thailand from Beijing than from Kenya isn't it?
That being said I am on scholarship, meaning, money doesn't grow on trees, thus if I do get to travel I can only do it for a short period of time, definitely on a students budget with money saved from my stipend and part time gigs. My long-term goal is to travel to all the countries in the world, but for now I'm conquering South East Asia.
Stay tuned for my next posts which will advise you on exactly how to spend less but experience a whole lot more in Thailand!


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Keeping your staff updated on everything that is relevant to your company will be a great benefit. In the end, it will pay for itself in the form of successful and well-rounded employees. There are many benefits in having frequent training for your staff. These benefits will be for your company as well as the individual employee. Regardless of how you go about it, training is super important. It can be in the form of a seminar or a meeting. You always want your company to move forward, and this is one easy way to do it. When you take the time to care about your employees, this also helps in retaining employees from leaving the company. It will be wondrous when they begin to show the improvement that you and they were hoping for.
You may think that the training of your employees at the training room is done once those first few days are over. However, this is not the case. By frequently training your employees in both old and new things, you are keeping your company at the top of the list. If you do not train your staff on a regular basis, you may be missing out on a lot.
Employee maintenance
Polishing up on skill and knowledge is important in keeping successful employees. When you refresh their memory often, they will not forget important things that should be kept in mind. You are also able to see where the weaknesses and strengths of your company lie. Making sure that you clarify things that may be causing weaknesses will only contribute to the company.
Staying ahead of competition
Keeping ahead of the competition will be easy when you are able to utilise the constant learning and technology changes that are going on. Make sure that your staff are continuously improving and remaining at the front of the pack, you will be making yourself a main competitor in the marketplace. However, to go ahead of your competition also means to have a good training session for your employees. It's essential to not have training which bore its audience.
Updated technology
The world of technology is changing more rapidly than ever, and one training session will just not do it. Do not let your company get behind on technology, especially when it is becoming increasingly useful. New things are being created every day that will contribute to society in some way.
Increase chances of promotions
Instead of hiring new and inexperienced staff, your current employees can grow within the company and earn spots with more responsibility. This can save money in the long run when you do not have to continuously hire people. Also, staff that have more knowledge bring more to the table, and what else can you ask for? With advanced employee skills, the revenue spent of the training will be well worth it.
Training staff is important, but not just at the beginning of their time of employment. Keeping them trained will keep your company fresh and ahead of the pack. By doing this, you are ensuring the success of not only your staff but your company as well. What else could you ask for when it comes to company advancement?


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When you're counting down to retirement, it's easy to get caught up fantasizing about your future work-free life.
Dreaming of traveling the world? Getting more days on the golf course? Spending quality time with family?
Whatever your ideal retirement looks like, you can be sure you'll need money to fund it -- but these common mistakes could cost you about $668,000.
Fortunately, we've outlined the mistakes too many Americans are making, identified how much they're costing you and laid out how to correct them.
The Retirement Mistakes That Could Cost You $668,000
1. Neglecting interest rates: Cost -- ~$33,000
Do you have money sitting stagnant in a traditional savings account? If so, when's the last time you checked the interest rate? This account could be costing you thousands in lost interest.
The national average interest rate for a saving account is just 0.06%, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
However, right now you can easily find savings accounts with interest rates as high as 1.85%. Moving your money to an account with higher interest is one of the simplest ways to make extra money for retirement -- without having to pay tax on withdrawals (although interest is taxed).
Think about it this way: If you have $20,000 sitting in an account earning 0.06% interest, you'd earn about $12 annually. An account with 1.85% interest would earn you $370.50. That's without any additional deposits and for just one year. After a few years, the returns would really add up.
Consider this: Say you're 50 and want to retire at 65. If you open the same high-interest account with the same amount and contribute $1,000 a month, you'd end up with $233,551 -- more than $33,000 in interest alone. With the old savings account, you'd only end up with $200,000, with $988 in interest.
What you should do:
Open a high-yield savings account.
Check out the CIT Bank Money Market Account. It currently offers 1.85% interest and doesn't charge any service fees. You can open an account with a $100 minimum deposit.
2. Not seeking expert advice: Cost -- Retirement confidence and possible higher returns
If you're stubborn and dead-set on planning for retirement yourself, you're going to end up costing yourself money and could miss out on other opportunities to help enhance your golden years.
It's tough to put a dollar amount on professional advice and guidance, but Fidelity reports that consulting a financial advisor can help you earn up to an extra 4% return on your investments. Advisors are also skilled in identifying areas where you could be overpaying in taxes and fees, as well as how to best allocate your savings among your retirement accounts and investments.
A Voya Financial report found that only about 28% of people consult a financial advisor. While using an advisor may cost money, the report found that 79% of people who use one said they "know how to pursue achieving their retirement goals." The study also found that 59% of those who use an advisor have calculated how much they need to retire, while 52% had a formal retirement investment plan in place.
"People who regularly use advisors are highly reliant on them. Three-quarters rely on them for holistic, full-picture financial guidance, and two-thirds say that a 'financial professional' is their primary source of financial guidance and advice, compared to just 8% of non-advisor-users who rely on professional advice," the report states.
What you should do:
Speak with a financial advisor. We designed a tool to take the extensive research out of finding one that's best for your needs.
Here's how it works:
- Answer these few easy questions about your current financial situation.
- Our SmartAdvisor tool matches you with up to three advisors who can provide expertise based on your specific goals. You don't have to spend hours interviewing dozens of people and firms.
- Check out the advisors' profiles, interview them on the phone or in person and choose who to work with in the future.
3. Not saving enough: Cost -- $150,000+
While this seems incredibly obvious, one of the biggest retirement mistakes that ends up costing people the most money is just not saving enough.
If you haven't, we recommend using our free retirement calculator to estimate how much you'll need to save for retirement.
There are lots of retirement savings plans available, including IRAs, Roth IRAs, pension plans and HSAs, but the retirement savings option most often overlooked is the one right under your nose: your 401(k) plan. (For nonprofit employees, it's your 403(b), or thrift savings plan (TSP) for government or military personnel.)
These work-sponsored options are a great way to lower your taxable income and an ideal way to sock away cash. When your employer matches your contributions, it's doubly worthwhile to take advantage of the account.
The Washington Post reported last year that the average company 401(k) match was up to 4.7% of employees' salaries, while the median household income in 2016 was $59,039, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. By that math, if you're not contributing to a 401(k), not only are you missing out on up to $18,500 per year in pre-tax, interest-earning retirement savings (the annual contribution limit), you're also leaving $2,774.83 in free money from your employer on the table.
Another option is also contributing to a Roth IRA. These accounts let you contribute up to $6,500 per year ($5,500 if you're under 50). Tax is taken out on your contributions so withdrawals in retirement are tax-free. If you're older than 50, setting up automatic monthly deposits of about $500 to a Roth IRA will put you just about to the limit. If you're under 50, $450 monthly deposits can get you there. If you start at 50 (and assuming a 6% return), this could help you save an additional $151,000 by the time you turn 65. The earlier you start, the better.
No situation is the same and you might not be able to max out your contributions each year, but taking advantage of every savings opportunity available to you is crucial to having enough for a stress-free retirement.
What you should do:
First, speak with your work benefits representative to see what options are available for you. Most plans allow you to elect for an automatic deduction from your paycheck. Anything you can automate can help make retirement savings effortless. The less you have to think about it, the better.
Next, speak with a financial advisor to see how you can best maximize your retirement savings plans. These experts can advise you on what accounts can net you the best returns in the optimal amount of time, based on your specific goals. If you need help finding one, our SmartAdvisor tool can get you in touch with a financial advisor in just a few minutes.
Here's how it works:
- Answer these few easy questions about your current financial situation.
- Our SmartAdvisor tool matches you with up to three advisors who can provide expertise based on your specific goals. You don't have to spend hours interviewing dozens of people and firms.
- Check out the advisors' profiles, interview them on the phone or in person and choose who to work with in the future.
4. Staying in your current home: Cost -- ~$265,000
If you're nearing retirement age, or are already into your 50s, your kids have likely moved out and you're in a home with more space than you probably need. This is costing you money you could be saving for retirement.
The national average housing costs per year in retirement are $8,819. Multiply that by 30 years and you'll spend an average $264,570.
Between a mortgage payment (if you're still paying off your home), property taxes, insurance, potential homeowners association fees, utilities and maintenance, a large home is expensive to keep up. A recent GoBankingRates study revealed that owning a home costs an average $1,204 per month in maintenance alone.
There are certain perks that go along with owning a home, including a couple of key tax benefits. For instance, if you itemize your taxes, you can deduct your property taxes and any mortgage interest you pay. You won't get these breaks with a rental, but if you're expecting your income and tax bracket to drop when you retire, you won't get as much bang for your buck from these deductions.
What you should do:
Consider downsizing. If you don't need all that space anymore, a smaller home could save you serious money. Our own recent study showed that retirees are moving to these cities, many of which are known for both good weather and a lower cost of living. Or explore downsizing options and home values in your neighborhood.
Another option: Refinancing your mortgage. If you're still paying off your home and don't want to move, consider refinancing your mortgage to get a better interest rate and lower monthly payments. Speaking to a financial advisor can help you figure out if this is a good option for you. If you don't have one, our SmartAdvisor tool can match you with an advisor in a few minutes. All you have to do is answer a few questions.
5. Underestimating Healthcare Expenses: Cost -- $220,000
You don't want to reach retirement age just to find yourself in the hospital.
Unfortunately, it's a more common scenario than you think. Of older adults, 80% have at least one chronic disease and 77% have two or more, according to the National Council on Aging.
Another sobering statistic: 90% of Americans ages 55 and over are at risk for high blood pressure, a disease preventable through lifestyle choices.
Studies show the average 65-year-old couple will need $220,000 to cover health care expenses in retirement.
But most people dramatically underestimate their healthcare expenses and overestimate the help they will get from Medicare. Top economist Paul Frostin estimates that Medicare will only cover 51% of healthcare expenses for retirees.
Many people approach retirement thinking they will have far lower expenses in their golden years. While the average retiree has 25% lower expenses than non-retirees, healthcare expenses jump by more than 40%.
What you should do:
Estimate your healthcare expenses ahead of time. This calculator from AARP is a good starting point and can help you plan ahead for what you might need.
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Eleanore Bliss Seaton, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Ohio Living Lake Vista retirement home in Cortland, Ohio.
Eleanore was born on November 9, 1920 in Hartford, the daughter of R. Dayton and Bernice Bliss. She was a lifelong resident of Hartford.
She was a graduate of Hartford School where she met her husband, William J. Seaton. They were married in 1943.
She worked as an executive assistant for Bank One in Warren. She retired from the bank in 1985 after 44 years of service.
Eleanore enjoyed playing the organ and piano. As a member of the Hartford Community Church, she served as the organist. She was also church treasurer, Ladies Guild treasurer and prepared the weekly/monthly church publications.
She will be remembered for her kind and gentle nature. She was very devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with them. Cherishing her memory are her son, Douglas W. Seaton and his wife, Linda M. Seaton; her granddaughter, Nicole S. Horchler and her husband, George T. Horchler; and her nephew, Kurt Seaton. All of Harford.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Seaton; a sister, Virginia Turda; and a brother, Bernard R. Bliss.
The services for Eleanore were private.
Entombment was at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.
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The Masters of Spinjitzu are stuck on a comet, having traveled through space to save the World of Ninjago from the Nindroids. As they race through the stars, it becomes apparent that they are not alone on the comet. Something has stowed away . . . Something not of their world. . . .
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. (NNS) -- The commanding officer of Pre-Commissioning Unit Mississippi (SSN 782) is visiting the submarine's namesake state Feb. 19-21 in preparation for the upcoming commissioning this summer.
"It's great to have another opportunity to visit the state of Mississippi and the Ole Miss NROTC unit. We continue to enjoy tremendous support from all around the state and particularly from our commissioning committee," said Capt. John McGrath.
During his visit, McGrath will meet with University of Mississippi and University of Memphis NROTC midshipman and their faculty; members of the Mississippi Commissioning Committee; Eastern Mississippi Business Council and the mayor of Pascagoula.
McGrath is conducting the namesake visit to draw awareness to the upcoming commissioning of the newest Virginia-class attack submarine, which will be commissioned in Pascagoula, June 2.
McGrath, a native of Neptune, N.J., leads a crew of about 140 officers and enlisted personnel. He graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1990, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Virginia-class submarines are built under a unique teaming arrangement between General Dynamics Electric Boat and Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News. Construction on the submarine began in February 2007 and will be delivered this spring.
Mississippi, like all Virginia-class submarines is designed to dominate both the littorals and deep oceans. It will serve as a valuable asset in supporting the core capabilities of maritime strategy, including sea control, power projection, forward presence, maritime security and deterrence.


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All of Johnson County is under Gov. Laura Kelly's executive order that requires face masks to be worn in Kansas beginning July 3. The order applies to both indoor and outdoor public spaces, especially where social distancing of 6 feet is difficult to maintain.
Your safety is our top priority – whether it's at your home or business. Our Prevention Division focuses on ensuring you have the information you need. Choose a topic below to learn more.
Commercial and residential alarms are designed to alert the property owner and a remote monitoring station when there is a concern. That monitoring station then contacts the 911 dispatch center to alert us to respond. Lenexa requires all alarms to be registered through the Lenexa Police Department.
We inspect all businesses in Lenexa each year to ensure each building is safe for its occupants, patrons and neighboring businesses. Learn about the most common fire inspection violations we see and how to correct them.
When you have an emergency, we respond as quickly as we can. But, without proper building addresses, we may have a difficult time finding your location.
Open burning is allowed in Lenexa under certain conditions, and you must obtain a burning permit before you are allowed to do so.
Having a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your home or business could save your life.
Having an exit strategy in case of an emergency is important, and practicing where to go is just as important.
Having a fire extinguisher available and knowing how to use one could prevent property damage and possibly save your life. Learn the requirements for fire extinguishers and how to get training.
We have adopted the International Fire Codes to ensure our community's buildings and structures remain safe.
Living in an apartment brings specific challenges when it comes to fire safety. We inspect apartment buildings each year. Learn what we look for and what you can do to keep yourself out of harm's way.


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Confidence among small business owners appears to be growing throughout Britain, as new data revealed a significant rise in job vacancies in the last month.
Job market analysis for March 2017 by job site CV Library showed a 14.7 per cent increase in advertised roles than the previous month. The figures suggested that workforce expansion has become a priority for business leaders in many UK cities.
"It's great to see that business confidence is keeping strong," said CV Library founder Lee Biggins, "especially in some of the UK's key cities such as Liverpool, Brighton and Birmingham".
Biggins confirmed that figures represented "good news" for workers seeking new opportunities, but warned employers could face a battle to fill roles with qualified candidates. Applications increased by just 4.6 per cent in the same period.
"Applications are not keeping pace with vacancies, and while it's still positive to see that candidates are remaining active, we hope this number will pick back up in the months to come," he added.
The catering and hospitality industries saw the greatest increase in job vacancies. Business owners in these two sectors advertised for a third more roles in March than the previous month.
The following table demonstrates which UK cities saw the largest growth in job vacancies in March 2017.
- Liverpool (19.9 per cent)
- Brighton (18.8 per cent)
- Birmingham (14.8 per cent)
- Sheffield (13.7 per cent)
- Leeds (13 per cent)
- Manchester (12.8 per cent)
- Bristol (12.5 per cent)
- London (12 per cent)
- Glasgow (11.2 per cent)
- Cardiff (11 per cent)
Despite greater demand for staff, the 1.6 per cent increase in salaries had not kept in line with national inflation, now at 2.3 per cent. Biggins suggested that higher salaries could provide a crucial edge for smaller employers looking to fill job vacancies in a competitive market.
"With many cities and industries experiencing positive growth last month, it's clear that the job market is staying strong, and this is particularly important now Brexit negotiations are officially underway. For businesses, offering higher salaries could be the edge they need to get ahead of their competitors and secure talented recruits," he concluded.
Further research has pointed to greater regional growth in the UK after the EU referendum. An analysis of Companies House data showed 274 new tech startups were founded in the North West of England since June 2016. In January, it was reported that small technology firms outside of London received more investment than those in the capital for the first time in 2016.
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Earlier identification of problems
The Irish inventor of the tool, called Moocall Heat, promises the collar will assist in earlier identification of problems such as not cycling or a bull becoming lame.
The idea behind the invention, set to be launched early next year, is to use an electronic collar on the bull to interact with special tags worn by the cows to spot when the 2 animals are in regular proximity.
This can then be identified as a bulling event, and an alert is sent to a mobile phone, which (if the bull is vasectomised) can assist with artificial insemination timing, or to generate calving dates for beef farmers.
Cost of collar
After the first 12 months of use, there will also be an annual subscription charge of $352 to cover the data used by the collar and additional software upgrades.
An additional benefit will also be identifying cows that are repeating their heat, which will help to either identify which cows or bulls are having fertility issues, explains John Larkin, Moocall's head of technology and marketing.
Larkin says the collars track 3 types of data from the bull:
- the proximity and frequency of proximity to the nearest cow
- the bull's activity during that proximity
- whether mounting behaviour has taken place.
Pulling all that data together and running it through their software means that it should strip out any incidental contact the bull has with the herd, such as when they are lying down near one another.
Smart mobile for alerts not necessary
Alerts can be by app or text message, meaning a smartphone is not required for the system, explains Mr Larkin, and they are transmitted over any mobile network, which increases the chance it will work in a poor signal area.
If data is gathered while there is no signal, the information will be stored until there is a network, and then transmitted in a burst, so providing there is some signal in each field it can be effective.
Battery life of 8-weeks
The collar has average 8-week battery life, although if it is constantly searching for a network it will be somewhat lower than that Mr Larkin says, although a mere 5 hours of charging will give another month's service.
This means a bull is likely to only need handling once in the duration of a tight breeding season to keep the collar powered, and the tags in the females are passive, so require no battery power at all.
Which type of system is Moocall Heat most suitable for?
- With dairy systems chiefly operating via AI first and then using a bull to mop up the stragglers, the system could be used to identify cows who had been served by AI which had not held to first service.
- In a dairy system, a vasectomised bull could be used to identify cows which are undergoing a 'silent' heat, which means some other methods of heat detection would not pick them up.
- In a spring-calving beef system using a bull, cows are served outdoors and only checked once or twice a day meaning fertility problems are generally only picked up months later at scanning. The worst-case scenario is the bull becoming sterile or sub-fertile. A high number of repeat heats would flag this issue up much sooner.


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Hello! Thank you for visiting Just A Beauty Blog!
My name's Natalie and, obviously, I'm completely and utterly obsessed with makeup. I'm an 18 year old student at UNL, a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and I'm studying marketing and ADPR with a minor in Spanish. Thinking of interesting facts about myself is so hard, but here we go. I love love love coffee, mainly from Scooter's right now. Just to add a little fun fact, my favorite drink to get is the blended Twix Latte with an extra shot of espresso. I like being organized, so you already know I write everything down in my planner. You can always find me wearing an oversized sorority t-shirt and checkered vans (yup, I'm THAT girl). I'm a huge Pinterest user, and most of the things I do come from something I saw while scrolling through my feed on Pinterest. I'm a big fan of breakfast food, so you can catch me going out on breakfast dates with friends wayyy too often. When I'm working on writing, I love to sit at a coffee shop with my laptop, planner, and an idea notebook in front of me…which brings me back to the coffee addiction once again. I enjoy staying busy, like I always want to be doing something productive with my time. I'm a very happy and smiley person, so you'll see me laughing and smiling almost constantly. If you wanna know anything else about me, don't hesitate to leave me a comment or keep looking through the blog for more random facts!
I've been working on this blog allllll summer, but I also worked full time, so it's taken me a while to get enough content to be able to get my blog posted. This summer, I was a waitress at a couple different restaurants, so you could say I was pretty busy. Even though I worked long hours most days, I still came home every night and sat in front of my mirror to practice different makeup looks. I never strayed from what I was passionate about because I knew that writing this blog was something I desperately wanted to do. Despite being insanely busy and tired all summer, I still got my butt over to my computer and wrote about makeup looks I love, reviews on different palettes, and made lists of posts I wanted to complete.
Now that you know a bit more about me, you might want a little bit of a story behind my reasoning for creating this blog. I've been extremely into makeup since about sophomore year of high school, and I started buying A TON of it back then. Ever since then, I've focused on trying out new products, watching tutorials to teach myself how to do different looks, and talking everyone's ears off about my favorite brands. I've done my friends' makeup for different events in high school, and some so far in college, and I always have a great time doing it! I'm definitely not a professional MUA, but I've taught myself a lot throughout the years, and I want to show everyone what I've learned. I've also loved writing for a very long time, so why not start a blog dedicated to a couple of my favorite things?
So fast forward to who I want to read this blog and why. After a lot of thought, I realized that I want my blog to be dedicated to everyone with even the slightest bit of interest in makeup. I want to post about drugstore makeup, natural looks, wild colors and how to use them, and everything in between. There's no way to focus on just one "type" of makeup look because every kind of look interests me! While I do normally wear natural makeup when I go out on any average night, that doesn't mean that I don't love to wear different, brighter colors every once in a while, too! I want to be able to show people that you can switch up your look with different colors and products, and still be confident in what you're wearing!
My focus for this blog is on creativity, learning new things, and stepping out of my comfort zone. Deciding to put my writing out there for the world to see is insanely nerve-wracking, but I want to challenge myself! I hope I can inspire at least one person to try something new, because it's so rewarding to do something you never thought you'd do, or master a new skill you've been working on! I know that when I finally love the makeup look I've been working on for hours, or write a blog post that I'm super proud of, all I want to do is show everyone and say "LOOK WHAT I DID!" So this is the place that I can do that. I'm so excited to share this blog with everyone, and I hope that you all enjoy reading!
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One of the most difficult questions we face as we grow older is: when does it become unsafe for us to be driving?
Here are a few risk factors that could influence whether or not you should stop getting behind the wheel:
1. Visual impairment
Issues with vision are an obvious risk factor. From reading the speedometer, to being aware that pedestrians are crossing the road, there are many visual factors that go into driving safely. Consider getting an eye test or – if you're already wearing glasses or contact lenses – checking that your prescription is up to date and your lenses are correct – this could be the root of the problem.
2. Hearing loss
Hearing is another important sense when it comes to driving. If you can't hear horns or an ambulance siren, you could be at risk. Get a hearing test.
"Any form of memory loss is worth checking in with a doctor."
3. Health conditions
Dementia and memory loss can make it difficult, if not impossible, to drive safely. Any form of memory loss is worth checking in with the doctor
4. Extreme fatigue
After a restless night, driving should be the last thing on your mind. Extreme fatigue can result in visual impairment or mental awareness – two things that are necessary for driving safely. Most people over the age of 70 only need about six hours of sleep every night, according the NHS.
Talking about the problem
Because driving is such a practical part of everyday life, the idea of giving up can be an emotionally charged decision. Talk to family and friends to see if they've noticed any deterioration in driving skills. Very often, the deterioration is gradual and not as obvious to ourselves as it is to others. Talk to your doctor, too, for an impartial assessment of your key cognitive skills.
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We continue to monitor the situation on a daily basis, following public health advice. We've a detailed set of criteria to inform when an individual home can be reopened safely to limited visiting either by families of existing residents or by potential new residents who may want to view one of our homes. The majority of our homes are open for admissions.
As part of our approach to reopening for visitors, we'll be operating in a very different way. To minimise the risk of infection we've produced a safety guide.
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Turkey turkey! Turkey Day is here next week and the Black Friday ads are calling shopaholics nationwide. But what about Black Wednesday? You know, Thanksgiving Eve… Everyone does it, at least where I'm from… the unofficial, yet annual reunions in your hometown? Here are my picks for the top places to hang on Black Wednesday. Happy Thanksgiving, gobble gobble.
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It's a classic tale, really. You have your whole family over for Thanksgiving dinner, and you've got tons of leftovers. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, the list is endless. So you do the smart thing, such as done in my house: you divide up the leftovers, pack them in plastic bags and Tupperware containers, and send the off. Of course, there are different ways to work with those leftovers.
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You can also make the food into a sandwich. While the turkey's heating up in the microwave, take out some bread. Use whatever kind of bread you want, whether it be classic sliced white bread or a baguette you splurged on at the grocery store. It's a nice way to revitalize your leftovers in a fun, different way. And don't think you can only do that with turkey. You've never had a mashed potato sandwich? Amazing.
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TBY talks to Hamood Sultan Al Hosni, CEO of Muscat Bay, on project development, rebranding, and catering to its diverse investors.
BIOGRAPHYHamood Sultan Al Hosni began his career in 1994 as a civil engineer at Muscat Municipality, where he went on to become Director General of Technical Affairs in 2007. He has also held executive and non-executive positions at numerous companies, including the National Securities Company SOAG, and held Board positions for Oman Environmental Services Holding Co. SAOC, Oman Waste Water Services Co. SAOC and Water Front Investment Co. SAOC. He is currently the CEO of Muscat Bay, the region's newest premier resort village. Al Hosni graduated with a bachelor's in civil engineering from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman in 1994.
What led Muscat Bay to rebrand, and what impact will this have on the company?
The main reason behind the rebranding was to make it easier for people, especially tourists and expatriates, to pronounce our project. We also wanted people to link the site to the area itself and reflect the demography of the site and its location on the bay. The shape and colors of the logo itself also reflect the water and the mountains.
Where do you currently stand in terms of the development, and when is the project expected to be completed?
We are currently reaching the final stage of construction of Phase I. We have completed the entire infrastructure related to the project for both phases, though in terms of construction we have only finished the first phase. We already started delivering some of the units in some of the zones, shortly we will also start delivering the rest of the units. The first half of 2018 will, therefore, be extremely important for us, and we will transition from a development stage to an operational stage. We are developing 206 units at this stage for phase I, and the rest of the 435 units will be developed during Phase II.
Where do you currently stand in regard to the development of your two hotels, Resort and Boutique, and what impact will they have on the overall development?
One of the hotels is almost ready and is reaching the completion stage as well. We expect it to be ready by the second half of 2018 with a soft opening in June or July. Jumeirah Muscat Bay Resort Hotel will consist of 206 rooms, which are all sea facing. For the other hotel, we already cut into the mountain and have prepared the site for the construction phase. We seek to complete one hotel first before fully focusing on the other site. Both hotels are five-star deluxe hotels, and all the rooms will have a sea view and balconies. We are bringing a new offering to Muscat, where we have both regular rooms and villas attached to the hotel; guests can request a villa with a private pool, as well as have the beach at their disposal. The hotels will be part of a larger amenity-driven picture; the development will also include a recreation area in the heart of the development called Village Square. Village Square is a retail developments linked to a 30,000-sqm park with amenities such as a pool, playgrounds, children areas, and outlet areas. The Park and Village Square will be ready by 4Q2018
What has been the response from investors thus far?
The response has been great. We have had interest from Omanis as well as people from all over the world; we have investors from Europe, the US, and Asia. The current ratio is around 50% Omanis and 50% non-Omanis, including the GCC and other parts of the world.
What are Muscat Bay's main objectives for 2018?
2018 will be our turnaround year; we will start moving from a development stage to an operational stage. We hope to start operating the hotel the operation of the entire residential area as well. We will also complete the other areas, including the park and the recreation area. Our developments add great value to the national economy, and we are developing a place where people can enjoy and have a nice time. It is also the first time that the Jumeirah chain of hotels is entering the Omani market, and this will add value due to the promotion of true Arabian hospitality. We will deliver a new product to the market, and this will also attract a different clientele to Oman.
Focus: Oman-Iran Relations
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A new automotive production venture and undersea gas pipeline project highlight the long-term and historic friendship between Oman and Iran, underscoring their policies of transparency and non-interference with the aim of achieving the best possible conditions for the economies and people of both countries.read article
Abdullah Nasser Abdullah Al Bakri, Minister , Manpower (MoM)
TBY talks to Abdullah Nasser Abdullah Al Bakri, Minister of Manpower (MoM), on its ongoing efforts to boost Omanization across sectors, streamlining the employment process in the private sector, and developing human resources in the country.read article
HE Talal Al Rahbi, Deputy Secretary General , Supreme Council for Planning (SCP)
TBY talks to HE Talal Al Rahbi, Deputy Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Planning (SCP), on its key responsibilities, ensuring a more sustainable policy, and the importance of economic diversification.read article
Dr. Hilal Al-Qamshoey, Project Director, Oman National Spatial Strategy (ONSS)
TBY talks to Dr. Hilal Al-Qamshoey, Project Director of Oman National Spatial Strategy (ONSS), on the importance of addressing the challenges to growth, assessing potential, and attracting greater FDI.read article
Khalid Al Yahmadi, CEO, Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS)
TBY talks to Khalid Al Yahmadi, CEO of Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS), on its projects to diversify Oman's economy, sectors with growth potential, and its goals for 2018.read article
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Exports Matter
Exports matter because they represent the very sectors that drive wealth, attract investment and talent, boost productivity and innovation, and generate employment. Industry accounted for 47.6% of Oman's GDP in 2017 and our non-oil exports were over USD6.2 billion. Today, Omani firms export to 135 countries.read article
Khalifa Abdullah Al-Barwani, CEO, National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI)
TBY talks to Khalifa Abdullah Al-Barwani, CEO of the National Center for Statistics and Information (NCSI), on the many benefits of its information apps, the growing focus on logistics, and supporting the public and private sectors with valuable data.read article
Dr. Dhafir Awadh Al-Shanfari, CEO, Oman Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPFD)
TBY talks to Dr. Dhafir Awadh Al-Shanfari, CEO of Oman Authority for Partnership for Development (OAPFD), on the goals of the authority, its current projects, and its focus for the medium term.read article
Khalid bin Al Safi Al Haribi, Acting CEO, Public Authority for SMEs Development (Riyada)
TBY talks to Khalid bin Al Safi Al Haribi, Acting CEO of the Public Authority for SMEs Development (Riyada), on instilling an entrepreneurship culture amongst Omanis, key areas for development, and doing more with less.read article
Yaqoob Saif Al Kiyumi, CEO, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP)
TBY talks to Yaqoob Saif Al Kiyumi, CEO of Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), on the challenges of growing water and electricity demand, planning for renewable energy projects, and its key objectives in the long term.read article
HE Tahir Bin Salim Bin Abdullah Al Amri, Executive President, Central Bank of Oman (CBO)
TBY talks to HE Tahir Bin Salim Bin Abdullah Al Amri, Executive President of the Central Bank of Oman (CBO), on revising the country's FDI laws, financing the fiscal debt via issuing bonds, and its efforts to promote SMEs.read article
HE Abdullah Salim Al Salmi, Executive President, Capital Market Authority (CMA)
TBY talks to HE Abdullah Salim Al Salmi, Executive President of the Capital Market Authority (CMA), on promoting greater activity in the financial services sector, encouraging investors to go beyond the banking sector, and its upcoming projects.read article
Dr. Ashraf bin Nabhan Al Nabhani, Chairman, Muscat Securities Market (MSM)
TBY talks to Dr. Ashraf bin Nabhan Al Nabhani, Chairman of Muscat Securities Market (MSM), on the evolution and maturity of the stock market, increased privatization initiatives, and plans to demutualize.read article
Murtaza Jariwala, Executive Director, Vanguard Engineering & Oilfield Service
TBY talks to Murtaza Jariwala, Executive Director of Vanguard Engineering & Oilfield Services, on manufacturing and value addition, successful long-term partnerships, and how to best thrive as a truly local company.read article
Hilal Mohammed Hamoud Al Busaidi, CEO, Public Authority for Mining (PAM)
TBY talks to Hilal Mohammed Hamoud Al Busaidi, CEO of the Public Authority for Mining (PAM), on increasing metal exploration, sharing the risk with investors, and banking on the rare commodity of quality.read article
Dr. Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, CEO, Information Technology Authority (ITA)
TBY talks to Dr. Salim Sultan Al Ruzaiqi, CEO of Information Technology Authority (ITA), on facilitating the investment experience in Oman, taking a coordinated approach to cybersecurity, and giving young people the right exposure.read article
Firas A. H. Al-Abduwani, Founder & CEO, Hussam Technology Company (HTC)
TBY talks to Firas A. H. Al-Abduwani, Founder & CEO, and Mohammed Al-Abduwani, COO of Hussam Technology Company (HTC), on making Oman a better place to do business, meeting an ever-expanding customer base, and diversifying one's project capacity.read article
Sheikh Aimen Ahmed Sultan Al-Hosni, CEO, Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC)
TBY talks to Sheikh Aimen Ahmed Sultan Al-Hosni, CEO of Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC), on providing a functioning operational platform, top notch end-to-end logistics, and creating competitive advantages for Omani shippers.read article
Focus: Integrated Tourism Complexes
A Land for All
Oman's integrated tourism complexes (ITCs) allow foreign nationals to own property on a freehold basis. They have given the country's tourism and real estate sectors an innovative boost and might pave the way for further liberalization.read article
HE Hamed Said Al-Oufi, Undersecretary, Fisheries Wealth of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries Wealth
TBY talks to HE Hamed Said Al-Oufi, Undersecretary of Fisheries Wealth of the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries Wealth, on food security, opportunities for development in the industry, and new infrastructure projects.read article
Eng. Saleh M. Al Shanfari, CEO, Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC)
TBY talks to Eng. Saleh M. Al Shanfari, CEO of Oman Food Investment Holding Company (OFIC), on Oman's competitive advantages in food, growing demand for diverse food products, and becoming a regional food hub.read article
Ahmed Akaak, Chairman, Oman National Livestock Development Company (ONLDC)
TBY talks to Ahmed Akaak, Chairman of the Oman National Livestock Development Company (ONLDC), on partnerships to boost the quality of animal feeds, the agriculture industry, and the Sultanate's national economy.read article
Review: Education
New School
Oman's education sector has made massive strides in recent years, and moving forward, government officials see improving teacher quality and increasing international exchange as keys to giving a young and growing population the tools they need for the future.read article
HE Dr. Hamood Khalfan Al Harthi, Undersecretary of Education & Curriculum , Ministry of Education
TBY talks to HE Dr. Hamood Khalfan Al Harthi, Undersecretary of Education & Curriculum of the Ministry of Education, on meeting international standards, increasing the teaching staff, and implementing reforms.read article


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Location: Savanna Bay, Virgin Gorda
Today we woke up and had Evans birthday brownies and cookies! We cooked them the night before. We also had scrambled eggs and fruit. After breakfast, we sailed to Ginger Island. Once we got there, we had a fun dive at a site called Marios. The dive was 30 minutes long and we saw a pool of squids and two triggerfish. Once we were done, we had lunch, which was sandwiches. Then we sailed to Savanna Bay, when we got there we anchored. The water was clear and shallow. So, we all decided to swim and some of us were doing flips off the boat and a bunch of us put on masks and saw coral and sea cucumbers. After dinner, we cleaned up and had a dive chat. Special thanks to the chefs today: Ashley, Moriah and Devin, for such great meals today.


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Tsitsi Mutendi is an entpreneur. She is the founding editor and managing director of Jewel Magazine. She is also the founder of Mucha and Mufaro dolls.
Mutendi is from Masvingo but was born in Harare and partially raised in the UK where she spent eight years of her childhood.
Jewel Magazine
Mutendi started Jewel Magazine in February 2011 after she lost her child. The first issue went to print in June 2011 and came out in July. The magazine was discontinued in 2016 after it failed to be profitable.[1].
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