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Review Overview
My Score
Best All Round ECig!
Summary : Smaller and more discreet than some of the bigger V2 Cigs models, it's time for the Ex Series to come under scrutiny. As you can see from the star rating, I was just as impressed. You can find out more in the V2 Cigs Ex Series Review.
- Starter Kit Price: £64.95
- Battery Cost: £23.99
- E-Liquid Cost: £4.49 / 10ml > (Only available in 6 x 10ml flavour sampler, or 25ml / 50ml bottles)
- Money Back Guarantee: 14 Day 'No Quibble' Money Back Guarantee (must be in a re-saleable condition with original packaging)
- Charger Options: USB, Wall, Car, EU
- Battery Life: 3 – 5 hours (280mAh)
- Free Delivery: £2.95 / £4.95. Free shipping over £57.99
- Discount Code: Use this link to get V2 Cigs Ex Series Starter Kit for £58.45 (with V2 Cigs discount code: UKWORDGIRL)
You may have noticed that I already tried some of the bigger models of V2 Cigs e-cigarettes and was very impressed by them. I know not everyone is looking for such a 'meaty' e-cig (including myself), so I decided to check out the smaller Ex Series, and find out whether or not they were just as good. Thinner batteries, thinner tanks, and overall, a more discreet, better-looking e-cigarette, let's find out what I thought about it in the V2 Cigs Ex Series review…
I tried the original V2 Cigs electronic cigarette many years ago when they were a much bigger brand in the US than they were in the UK. Since moving into the UK market however, they seem to have gone from strength to strength, and is actually one of the highest rated brands of e-cigarettes on review sites on both sides of the pond. As I've used them over the years, I've learned something about them – they are a brand that is constantly evolving. It is constantly getting better. They are always changing things or tweaking things to make the vaping experience easier and more enjoyable for people just like you and me.
The cartridges have changed, and the batteries have improved. They have added new designs, and even new models to the collection, and rather than doing them quickly or rushing to get them out to the general public, they take their time. They create a masterpiece and then they let you try it. I think that's what has made them so popular.
In short, V2 Cigs is a brand that has picked up quite the following, and when you get to grips with the e-cigs themselves, you'll soon start to understand why.
I will start by saying I didn't like the website much. I found it to be far too confusing and fussy for my liking but that aside, I decided to order the Ex Series Starter Kit anyway. I think they need to review the website. But I can't base my vaping experience on that, can I?
V2 Cigs Ex Starter Kit – £64.95
It is a bit more expensive than some of the other starters kits on the market but before you are put off by the price, don't forget you can save 10% with my exclusive V2 Cigs discount code: UKWORDGIRL.
You should also know that this e-cigarette is definitely worth the money you're paying for it. Both myself and Dan have started using this model regularly, and he's normally a fan of the bigger e-cigarettes such as the JacVapour Series-E, or the newly released V2 Cigs Pro Series 7.
You'll get two Ex Series batteries with 280mAh capacity batteries. You'll also get a pack of five pre-filled Ex Series cartridges. You'll get a wall adapter (UK or EU), and a USB charger, and it all comes in a very smart looking box.
One thing I will say about V2 Cigs is that their packaging is always spot on. It looks great – simple, sturdy and well-thought out. Not just that, it does the job. I've never had damaged items or broken bits (aside from one disposable once, but those are rubbish anyway…).
The V2 Ex Series batteries are a definite improvement on the older style V2 Cigs batteries for a number of reasons.
Firstly, they've gotten rid of that awful old-school look. There's none of that orange 'filter' cartridge, and white battery set-up. There's no big blue / orange / green / red light at the end, giving the game away. The whole thing is now sleeker, smoother, and works a whole load better too.
A battery alone will cost you £23.99, but you can use my discount code on that too. It sounds expensive and in comparison to some of the other brands, it is. But there is a reason for this – a lot of technology has gone into the design and build of this e-cigarette battery, and your vaping experience is much better because of it.
The 5 LED lights at the end of the battery tell you how much of it is left. If you have four lights lit when you inhale, you have 4/5 bars of battery left. Each light is worth 20% of battery so if you're down to one light, you only have 20% off your battery capacity left.
At the same time, this helps when you are charging it up too because you can see how much longer you need to leave it plugged in for. You know that annoying thing you do when you're staring at your e-cigarette charging up, hoping the colour will change soon so you can take it out of the charger and start using it again, and you need to leave the house…..
With V2 Cigs, you know how long you have left to charge, so there's none of that guesswork and although it seems a little pointless, it's actually something that just makes life a little easier.
You can get the batteries in five colours – Bloom, Royale, Scarlet Metallic, Brushed Steel, and Carbon Fibre. I went with Brushed Steel. Why not?
The battery is 10cm long, or 13.5 with the profiled cartridges attached. Obviously the Ex Blank carts will make it a little longer. It sounds big, but it's thin – about the same thickness as a regular cigarette, so it's not too big and bulky, unlike some of the other models offered in the V2 Cigs range.
They have also added new technology which means that you get more puffs per battery which I can definitely say has worked. I would expect a 280mAh battery to give me between two to three hours of use but on some days, If found myself getting more like four hours, and sometimes even five before I needed to put it back on charge.
For something so sleek, this one really does pack a powerful punch! It has all the battery power of some of the larger e-cigarettes, yet without all the bulky size that comes with it.
Cartridges / Cartomisers
The good news is that with the V2 Cigs Ex Series, you can have both pre-filled cartridges, blank cartridges to refill with your own liquid, and even blank tanks / carts. This means you can have a regular cigalike, or a tank-style e-cig, depending on how you feel. It's actually a brilliant touch. I tend to use the tanks more often than the cartridges, but I do buy the latter every now and again, and I always fall back on them when I lose a tank, break it, or need a new one. It's handy to have the option of both.
I'll get started with the cartridges. You can buy a six-pack flavour sampler for £13.95 (recently reduced AND my V2 Cigs discount code words), and a pack of five of the same flavour is £13.00. The more you buy, the more you'll save, so 20 Ex Series cartridges is £47.95 (also recently reduced), and 40 is £91.95. You can even buy 40 empty cartridges to refill with your own liquid for £45.95.
Again, V2 Cigs have moved with the technology with these cartridges, and have brought a brand new design to the table.
Firstly, the Ex Series cartridges give you a window so you can see exactly how much liquid is left – like a tank but without the bulky size or mouthpiece. They also seem to have gotten rid of that filler 'fluff' which often wraps around the centre of these carts. This is normally used to soak up the liquid to feed it through, but they've found a way to bypass this, which I think is another great little touch. When that filler material goes dry and you inhale on it, you get a big mouthful of nasty. Yuck.
The website states that you'll get around 400+ puffs out of a cartridge, which would suggest somewhere between 15-25 cigarettes worth (depending on how you smoke), and I don't think that's a bad estimation. I reckon I got a full day's use out of one pre-filled cartridge. That's a lot better than most of the other cigalikes I've tried.
There's also a new airtight seal on these new cartridges, as well as being completely redesigned in look and everything else! This means that they won't leak. So far for me – no leakages! 5/5 cartridges isn't bad…. So far anyway. But for the purposes of this V2 Cigs Ex Series review, I'd say they were pretty much leakproof.
Moving onto the new blank tanks, and I think this a great move for V2 Cigs. Most vapers start with a cigalike and eventually move onto the one of the bigger models, so the Ex series gives you a way to progress naturally from profiled cartridges to tanks, without even needing to buy new batteries to go with it. Plus, using the same batteries keeps things nice and slimline too.
I told you – V2 Cigs are actually pretty great – they ACTUALLY listen to their customers, and they provide their customers with an electronic cigarettes you can really rely on. What more could you ask for?
You can buy a pack of three V2 Cigs Ex Blanks for £13.95 which is actually pretty cheap when you compare them to similar models. A replacement Vapouriz Lumina tank (which is size comparable to the V2 Cigs ones) is £5.99. Each V2 Cigs Ex Blank would be under £4.70, and with my V2 Cigs discount code, would be only just over £4 each.
Another winning point for this V2 Cigs Ex Series review!
The tanks are only 0.9ml capacity but to be honest, it doesn't make much of a difference. I don't really mind that I would be refilling it more often than some of the bigger tank models. It's easy to use – simply unscrew the mouthpiece and refill with liquid, being careful to avoid pouring it down the inner tube. That takes it right through to the mouthpiece and trust me when I tell you that e-liquid does not taste pretty.
The website states that you can refill the tanks around 20 times before they need to be replaced, but I would imagine I've refilled mine more than that and I've only just changed it. I've been using this e-cigarette for weeks now!
*One little tip I've found out – if you rinse it out with a tiny touch of water every few days, say once a week, you'll get much more use out of it. Thicker e-liquid (such as the V2 Cigs liquid) can clog up the wicks, but by rinsing it out, you will be able to get a few more days worth out of use, maybe even weeks. Just make sure you allow the whole thing to dry again completely before you start to use it.
Throat Hit & Vapour
One thing I realised as I was writing this V2 Cigs Ex Series review and puffing away was that it gives you a really decent amount of throat hit and vapour. I've tried both 1.8% and 2.4% liquid, and both times I've been satisfied with the throat hit. Obviously the higher strength gives you more, and vapour too, but overall, it's very much in line with what you would want from a nicotine replacement 'toy'.
The vapour does tend to die down before the throat hit, and when I got to just one LED light left on the battery, I found myself wanting to plug it back in, but this seems to be the norm with many e-cigarette models these days – the more your battery dies, the lesser the vapour will be.
Shallower puffs will give you less vapour, making it more discreet to use when you are out and about. Obviously, bigger, deeper inhales will give you more. I like that about the V2 Cigs Ex Series.
I can't rate the V2 Cigs e-liquid highly enough, and rather than repeating myself, I shall just direct you to the V2 Cigs ELiquid Review. Alternatively, you could always check out the Facebook page where I've put all the photos and information in a neat little folder for you! (I'm nice like that!)
Delivery & Customer Service
I've been a customer of V2 Cigs for many years, even before they were big in the UK when I lived in North America. I've always found their e-liquid to be great-tasting, and pleasant to smoke, and I've never been let down by any of the e-cigarette models I've tried.
The Ex Series has just put the cherry on the cake as far as I am concerned.
I have only ever had a couple of problems with my orders – I had a couple of disposable e-cigarettes that didn't work on arrival (although these disposable e-cigarettes are renowned for being a complete waste of time), but they replaced them promptly. On top of this, my orders have always arrived very quickly, and very well packaged, as I've mentioned earlier.
It's the little things that count, right?
Are V2 Cigs Ex Series E-Cigarettes The Best E-Cigarettes?
Honestly… There wasn't a lot I didn't like about the V2 Cigs, aside from the fact the vapour when you only have less than 20% battery left is a bit poor. That's it though. Oh, and perhaps the price could be brought down a little bit, but my exclusive V2 Cigs discount code helps with that, as well as the recent price reductions. You get what you pay for in this industry though, and there's a reason some of the higher prices brands like JacVapour and V2 Cigs are market leaders. They offer the best e-cigarettes. That's my opinion anyway.
Being able to mix and match cartridges for cartomisers, as well as all the handy little features just make a great model for both beginner's and the more experienced vapers too. Things like the LED lights on the battery to tell you how much juice is left, and the windows on the cartridges so you can see how much liquid is left – these are all things that you would *wish* for to make your vaping experience easier. V2 Cigs has actually listened.
After taking everything in consideration, I would find it very difficult to rate this V2 Cigs Ex Series review with any less than five stars out of five. I'm very impressed. It's my new favourite e-cigarette!
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MANCHESTERONLINE looks at the key battles that could decide United's crucial clash with Benfica:
After a dire start to the season, Scholes looks to have recovered some form in the last few matches, including a goal in the 3-0 demolition of Portsmouth. He will be looking to push forward in support of Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Rooney.
Benfica would have looked to their combative central midfield pairing of Petit and Fernandes to control the United midfield, but with the latter a doubt through injury the job of keeping Scholes in check could rest with Petit - who will look to create danger with his trademark free-kicks.
Another United player who showed glimpses of getting back to his best against Portsmouth. At his best he is capable of dominating any strike force, but this season he has suffered frequent concentration lapses leading to his motivation being questioned by former captain Roy Keane.
Geovanni can play either in midfield or behind the strikers. Ferdinand will need to be on his game to stop the threat of the Brazilian's dribbling and long-range shooting.
Their strike force has been United's one positive for most of the season. Van Nistelrooy has been typically prolific while Rooney has been sensational, scoring a string of spectacular goals and winning praise from all quarters. Benfica will look to frustrate Rooney and limit his time on the ball.
Anderson is likely to partner Luisao at the back and his fellow Brazilian will use his height and aerial skills to command the defence, former Sao Paulo man Anderson's pace and man-marking abilities could see Ronald Koeman deploy him to control Rooney.
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MANCHESTERONLINE looks at the key battles that could decide United's crucial clash with Benfica.

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My 'invisible' journey began four years ago. It was the beginning of a baffling, frustrating and extremely expensive period of my life that became increasingly dominated by a mysterious health issue. I had previously been extremely fortunate with my health and had hardly even suffered so much as a cold. That is until I turned 53 and hit menopause which is when the problems began. Severe and regular hot flushes and overwhelming tiredness were bad enough but I had also developed a peculiar problem which seemed to emanate from a trapped nerve in my left buttock causing weakness in my right leg. It got to a stage where walking was becoming an increasing effort and other muscles that were compensating for the weakness became over-strained and sore. Although I was still functioning reasonably normally and holding down a responsible full-time job, most of the time I felt exhausted, disorientated and totally out of alignment, both physically and mentally.
I was living in Australia at the time and, determined to get to the bottom of the problem, I visited a host of medical professionals most of whom were every bit as mystified as I was. Some I'm sure thought I was just experiencing some imaginary menopausal fantasy and that I was making the whole thing up, although why I'd want to do this I have no idea. I had an MRI scan, a cortisone injection, two x-rays, a nerve conduction study, and an ultra-sound. Apart from 'normal degeneration for my age' everything appeared to be in good working order … except my bank account.
By mid-2013 I decided to leave Australia and return to New Zealand while I was still physically able to go through the drama of packing everything up and shipping it back to New Zealand … and while I could still afford it as I was fast becoming in danger of spending everything I owned on medical bills and ineffectual remedies. Once back in New Zealand, I had another MRI scan of my lower spine which revealed nothing more startling than the one I'd had in Australia so I became stuck yet again in a fruitless round of physiotherapy sessions, chiropractic manipulations and the like. Friends and family understood that I had some sort of undiagnosed back problem, but for most people meeting me for the first time the only clue that there might be something wrong was a slight limp and the fact that I very occasionally used a stick if I had to do a lot of walking.
Inside though, I felt ghastly. The leg weakness was still bothersome and although I wasn't in a huge amount of pain, I'd get a lot of cramps and pins and needles. Plus I would often become overwhelmed by an uncontrollable urge to fall asleep at the most inconvenient times but I just assumed that this was simply part of the whole nightmare associated with the dreaded menopause.
Life ticked on pretty much as usual until mid-2015 when my doctor gave me a referral to a neuro-surgeon who ordered yet another MRI which revealed that I had a condition known as spondylolisthesis. At last I had a diagnosis and the good news for me was that it could be remedied with surgery! I couldn't get it done fast enough. Filled with hope that I was finally going to get some relief from my symptoms I underwent four hours of surgery which incorporated a spinal fusion, laminectomy and a decompression. I waited in hopeful expectation for nearly a year afterwards but eventually had to conclude that the surgery had done absolutely nothing. My symptoms were neither relieved nor worsened by the surgery and whilst I don't doubt the existence of the condition that was diagnosed, I was firmly back at square one.
By this time I was starting to suspect that the problem might be psychosomatic. I'm (thankfully) not prone to depression but thought that perhaps menopause might have caused some sort of mental imbalance that could have thrown up some past issues from my subconscious that might be contributing to my symptoms. Figuring it couldn't do any harm to at least investigate the possibility, off I went to counselling. I was into my second session when something happened that triggered a chain of events that solved the mystery once and for all.
I decided to get a kitten. My old cat had passed away and someone I knew was giving away this cute little ball of orange fluff and I couldn't resist. He was so affectionate that he followed me everywhere and one morning when I was getting ready for work he managed to trip me up (which wasn't difficult as I was going through a particularly bad patch with my weak leg). I didn't actually fall over but landed very heavily on my left foot. It was as though a bolt of electricity had shot through my foot up to my waist and it hurt like hell! On the advice of my local doctor I ended up at the 24 hour surgery for an x-ray of my foot and to get some crutches as I was finding walking exceptionally difficult. If I put too much weight on the foot I would get the electric shock sensation.
The young doctor who examined me after the x-ray was less than helpful as the results showed there were no broken bones and he didn't seem to think that the electric shock sensation was anything to worry about. We talked about pain relief and I explained about the spinal operation and said that I'd received some Tramadol after the surgery along with a virtual lifetime supply of Panadol. He brushed the Tramadol off as being a total overkill and said I should do something about my peculiar gait (no shit Sherlock). Why not get some physio? (What a novel idea- why didn't I think of that?) He then attempted to trip me up (figuratively speaking) about which leg was weak and which foot was hurting as though I had somehow got my story wrong. Clearly he thought I had absolutely nothing better to do with my day than to visit the after-hours surgery and waste everyone's time, including my own. If I had been feeling better I might have been in a position to stand up for myself but by the time I got to reception to pay the bill I was in so much distress I was uncharacteristically in tears. I could scarcely walk, had no crutches and wasn't signed off for ACC. Thankfully the receptionist/nurse at the counter saw my distress and organised some crutches whilst the young doctor I'd seen rushed out and gave me a prescription for Panadol. This to my mind was clear evidence that he hadn't listened to a word I'd said.
After that nasty little episode things got progressively worse and I ended up having nearly two weeks off work which seemed odd given that the cat tripping thing was a relatively small incident. I went to my local doctor and was prescribed anti-inflammatories. Unfortunately these gave me horrendous stomach cramps and then I started to go numb around my midriff which affected my ability to empty my bladder and bowel. Although I thankfully hadn't become incontinent, I literally had no sensation of when I needed to use the toilet. On the day my legs gave way completely, my daughter was at home with me and she called an ambulance. I was taken to public hospital and given an MRI, not just of my lower lumber spine this time, but of my entire spine and brain.
The following day I was told that I have Multiple Sclerosis. I was neither surprised nor distressed by this news. I was relieved. It explained so much of what I had been through for the previous four years and there was relief in the knowledge that I was finally taling to people who actually understood what I was experiencing. It wasn't in my mind. I didn't need to 'just get a bit of physio' or 'take a couple of Panadol'.
I was discharged from Christchurch Public Hospital and transferred to the Burwood Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service at the beginning of last month. The doctors, nurses, occupational therapists and physiotherapy team there are absolutely amazing, as are the newly built facilities. I feel very fortunate to live in a country where services like this one are available when you really need it. I was discharged three weeks ago and am home now. Although I'm not independently mobile and am still getting used to being surrounded by mobility aids, some of the symptoms are easing a little and I'm feeling a lot more confident. I'm extremely fortunate to be surrounded by a caring community and to now have an understanding employer enabling me to return to a work situation that accommodates my condition and for this I am so grateful.
The invisible nightmare is over and at least I can put a name to it now, if not for my own understanding but for others. I'm at the beginning of a new journey now and I have no idea what is in store but I know this much, it's going to be very different.


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The Matching Model Of Hrm Business Essay
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As a HR specialist in a multinational company the significant challenges I may face to attract, recruit, manage and develop the talents adapt the related policies to the local institutional environment.
Ultimately, there is a fundamental challenge in a multinational company for HR specialist to achieve a balance between centralized control of international HRM strategy and responsiveness to local circumstances. There are three approaches to achieving this aim: centralization, coordination and decentralization.
Centralization refers to focusing on activities carried out at global level, and decentralization on activities carried out at local subsidiary level. Coordination refers to a middle ground, balancing those activities that would best be undertaken by local subsidiaries with those managed by global or regional centers. This is dependent on the degree of integration or differentiation desired (Ulrich 1997).
Due to social and economical activities HRM has changed mainly in name various times throughout history. Industrial welfare was the first form of HRM in 1833. During the 1st world war personnel development increased due to government initiatives to encourage the best use of people. In 1921 the national institute of psychologists established and published results of studies on selection tests, interviewing techniques and training methods. During 2nd world war the focus was on recruitment and selection and later on training, improving morals and motivation; discipline; health and safety; joint consultations and wage policies. This meant that a personnel department had to be established with trained staffs. Consultation between management and the work force spread during the war, and personnel departments became responsible for its organization and administration. In 1990's a major trend emerged where employers were seeking increasing flexible arrangements in the hours worked by employees due to an increase in number of part time and temporary contracts and the invention of distance working.
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To many managers and management theorists it is vital to the survival and success of the organizations in the twenty-first century. Why they think so really derives from one single, simple idea "that people-there skills, knowledge and creativity are the key resources for economic and organizational success in what Peter drucker (1993) called "The knowledge based economy" A revolution in the people management occurred in 1980's which seemly overturned the established paradigm of personnel management in favour of Human resources management.
The debate relating to the nature of HRM continues today although the focus of the debate has changed over time. It started by attempting to delineate the differences between 'Personnel Management' and 'HRM' (Legge, 1989; Guest, 1991) examining the relationship of HRM strategies, integration of HRM into business strategies and devolvement of HRM to line managers (Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1989; Brewster and Larson, 1992;) and then the extent to which HRM can act as a key means to achieve competitive advantage in organisations (Barney, 1991).
The 'universalistic' perspective posits the 'best' of HR practices, implying that business strategies and HRM policies are mutually independent in determining business performance. The 'contingency' perspective emphasises the fit between business strategy and HRM policies and strategies, implying that business strategies are followed by HRM policies in determining business performance. The 'configurational' perspective posits a simultaneous internal and external fit between a firm's external environment, business strategy and HR strategy, implying that business strategies and HRM policies interact, according to organisational context in determining business performance.
The above developments in the field of HRM highlight the contribution it can make towards business success and an emphasis on HRM to become an integral part of business strategy (Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1988; Brewster and Larsen, 1992; Bamberger and Meshoulam, 2000; Schuler and Jackson, 2007). The emergence of the term 'strategic human resource management' (SHRM) is an outcome of such efforts. It is largely concerned with
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'integration' of HRM into the business strategy and 'adaptation' of HRM at all levels of the organisation (Guest, 1987; Schuler, 1992).
The field of strategic HRM is still evolving and there is little agreement among scholars regarding an acceptable definition. Broadly speaking, SHRM is about systematically linking people with the organisation; more specifically, it is about the integration of HRM strategies into corporate strategies. HR strategies are essentially plans and programmes that address and solve fundamental strategic issues related to the management of human resources in an organisation (Schuler, 1992). They focus is on alignment of the organisation's HR practices, policies and programmes with corporate and strategic business unit plans (Greer, 1995). Strategic HRM thus links corporate strategy and HRM, and emphasises the integration of HR with the business and its environment. It is believed that integration between HRM and business strategy contributes to effective management of human resources, improvement in organisational performance and finally the success of a particular business; Schuler and Jackson, 1999). It can also help organisations achieve competitive advantage by creating unique HRM systems that cannot be imitated by others (Barney, 1991; Huselid et al., 1997). In order for this to happen, HR departments should be forward-thinking (future-oriented) and the HR strategies should operate consistently as an integral part of the overall business plan (Stroh and Caligiuri, 1998).
Two core aspects of SHRM are: the importance given to the integration of HRM into the business and corporate strategy, and the devolvement of HRM to line managers instead of personnel specialists. Brewster and Larsen (1992) define integration as 'the degree to which the HRM issues are considered as part of the formulation of the business strategy' and devolvement as 'the degree to which HRM practices involve and give responsibility to line managers rather than personnel specialists'. Research in the field (Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1988; Purcell, 1989; Schuler, 1992; Storey, 1992; Truss et al., 1997; Budhwar, 2000a; 2000b) highlights a number of benefits of integration of HRM into the corporate strategy. These include: providing a broader range of solutions for solving complex organisational problems; assuring the successful implementation of corporate strategy; contributing a vital ingredient in achieving and maintaining effective organisational performance; ensuring that all human, technical and financial resources are given equal and
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due consideration in setting goals and assessing implementation capabilities; limiting the subordination and neglect of HR issues to strategic considerations; providing long-term focus to HRM; and helping a firm to achieve competitive advantage.
Despite the highlighted benefits of the devolution of HRM to the line management, it is still not widely practised in organisations. Devolution of responsibility for HRM to line managers is constrained by short-term pressures on businesses (such as minimising costs), the low educational and technical skill base of supervisors and a lack of training and competence among line managers and supervisors.
The level of devolvement of HRM to line managers in an organisation can be evaluated on the basis of measures such as: the extent to which primary responsibility for decision-making regarding HRM (regarding pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, training and development, industrial relations, health and safety, and workforce expansion and reduction) lies with line managers; the change in the responsibility of line managers for HRM functions; the percentage of line managers trained in people management in an organisation; the feedback given to managers/line managers regarding HR related strategies; through consultations and discussions; the extent to which line managers are involved in decision- making; by giving the line managers ownership of HRM; and by ensuring that they have realised / accepted it by getting their acknowledgement ( Budhwar and Sparrow, 1997; 2002; Budhwar, 2000a).
The matching model of HRM has been criticised for a number of reasons. It is thought to be too prescriptive by nature, mainly because its assumptions are strongly unitarist (Budhwar and Debrah, 2001). As the model emphasises a 'tight fit' between organisational strategy and HR strategies, it completely ignores the interest of employees, and hence considers HRM as a passive, reactive and implementationist function. However, the opposite trend is also highlighted by research (Storey, 1992). It is asserted that this model fails to perceive the potential for a reciprocal relationship between HR strategy and organisational strategy (Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1988). Indeed, for some, the very idea of 'tight fit' makes the organisation inflexible, incapable of adapting to required changes and hence 'misfitted' to today's dynamic business environment. The matching model also misses the
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'human' aspect of human resources and has been called a 'hard' model of HRM (Guest, 1987; Storey, 1992; Legge, 1995). The idea of considering and using human resources like any other resource of an organisation seems unpragmatic in the present world.
Despite the many criticisms, however, the matching model deserves credit for providing an initial framework for subsequent theory development in the field of strategic HRM. Researchers need to adopt a comprehensive methodology in order to study the dynamic concept of human resource strategy.
The 'Harvard model' of strategic HRM is another analytical framework, which is premised on the view that if general managers develop a viewpoint of 'how they wish to see employees involved in and developed by the enterprise' then some of the criticisms of historical personnel management can be overcome. The model was first articulated by Beer et al. (1984). Compared to the matching model, this model is termed 'soft' HRM (Storey, 1992; Legge, 1995; Truss et al., 1997). It stresses the 'human' aspect of HRM and is more concerned with the employer-employee relationship.
The actual content of HRM, according to this model, is described in relation to four policy areas, namely, human resource flows, reward systems, employee influence, and works systems. Each of the four policy areas is characterised by a series of tasks to which managers must attend. The outcomes that these four HR policies need to achieve are commitment, competence, congruence, and cost effectiveness. The aim of these outcomes is therefore to develop and sustain mutual trust and improve individual / group performance at the minimum cost so as to achieve individual well-being, organisational effectiveness and societal well-being. this model has been criticised for not explaining the complex relationship between strategic management and HRM (Guest, 1991).
Debates in the early 1990s suggested the need to explore the relationship between strategic management and HRM more extensively (Guest, 1991) and the emerging trend in which HRM is becoming an integral part of business strategy (Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1988; Brewster and Larsen, 1992; Schuler, 1992; Storey, 1992; Budhwar and Sparrow, 1997; 2002). The emergence of SHRM is an outcome of such efforts. As mentioned above, it is largely concerned with 'integration' and 'adaptation'. Its purpose is to ensure that HRM is
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fully integrated with the strategy and strategic needs of the firm; HR policies are coherent both across policy areas and across hierarchies; and HR practices are adjusted, accepted and used by line managers and employees as part of their everyday work (Schuler, 1992).
SHRM therefore has many different components, including HR policies, culture, values and practices. Schuler (1992) developed a '5-P model' of SHRM that melds five HR activities (philosophies, policies, programs, practices and processes) with strategic business needs, and reflects management's overall plan for survival, growth, adaptability and profitability. The strategic HR activities form the main components of HR strategy. This model to a great extent explains the significance of these five SHRM activities in achieving the organisation's strategic needs, and shows the interrelatedness of activities that are often treated separately in the literature. This is helpful in understanding the complex interaction between organisational strategy and SHRM activities.
The concept of 'fit" has emerged as central to many attempts to theorise about strategic HRM. 'Internal fit' is the case when the organisation is developing a range of interconnected and mutually reinforcing HRM policies and practices. This implies that there exists a set of 'best HR practices' that fit together sufficiently so that one practice reinforces the performance of the other practices. 'Synergy' is the key idea behind internal fit. Synergy can be achieved if the combined performance of a set of HRM policies and practices is greater than the sum of their individual performances
'External fit' is the case when the organisation is developing a range of HRM policies and practices that fit the business's strategies outside the area of HRM. This implies that performance will be improved when the right fit, or 'match', between business strategy and HRM policies and practices is achieved. As discussed above, specific HRM policies and practices are needed to support generic business strategies.
Over the last decade or so the concept of fit has been further investigated by many scholars (see Delery and Doty, 1996; Guest, 1997). An analysis of such work highlights that there are generally three modes of fit, or approaches to fit: 'universalistic', 'contingency', and 'configurational'. The core features of these modes constitute the structure of the so-called strategic HRM / business performance models.
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The 'universalistic perspective' or HRM as an ideal set of practices suggests that a specified set of HR practices (the so-called 'best practices') will always produce superior results whatever the accompanying circumstances. Proponents of the universalistic model ( Pfeffer 1994; Huselid 1995) emphasise that 'internal fit' or 'horizontal fit' or 'alignment of HR practices' helps to significantly improve an organisation's performance. Higgs et al. (2000) explain how a large number of HR practices that were previously considered to be distinct activities can all be considered now to belong in a system (bundle) of aligned HR practices.
Considering that internal fit is central to universalistic models, the main question / problem is how to determine an HR system, that is, as a coherent set of synergistic HR practices that blend better in producing higher business performance. The methods used in developing such HR systems depend on the 'additive relationship', and on the 'interactive relationship'. However, in our opinion universalistic models do not explicitly consider the internal integration of HR practices, and consider them merely from an additive point of view (also see Pfeffer 1994; Becker and Gerhart, 1996). Emerging research evidence (see Delery and Doty 1996) reveals the so-called 'portfolio effect', that is, how HR practices support and improve one another. However, it is important to remember that there can be countless combinations of practices that will result in identical business outcomes. This contributes to the concept of 'equifinality', in which identical outcomes can be achieved by a number of different systems of HR practices.
Support for the universalistic approach to strategic HRM is mixed as there are notable differences across studies as to what constitutes a 'best HR practice'. Most studies
(Boxall and Purcell 2003) focus on three mechanisms by which universal HR practices impact on business performance: 'human capital base' or collection of human resources, 'motivation', which is affected by a variety of HR processes including recognition, reward, and work systems; and 'opportunity to contribute', which is affected by job design, and involvement/ empowerment strategies. In addition, the best practices approach generally refers to the resource-based theory of firm and competitive advantage, which focuses on the role internal resources such as employees play in developing and maintaining a firm's competitive capabilities (Wright et al., 1994). For a resource to be a source of competitive
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advantage it must be rare, valuable, inimitable and non-substitutable. Therefore, HR practices of the organisation can lead to competitive advantage through developing a unique and valuable human pool.
The 'contingency' or 'HRM as strategic integration' model argues that an organisation's set of HRM policies and practices will be effective if it is consistent with other organisational strategies. 'External fit' is then what matters (Schuler and Jackson, 1987; Lengnick-Hall and Lengnick-Hall, 1988; Guest, 1997). As discussed above, in this regard specific HRM policies and practices link with various types of generic business strategies. For example, the work of Schuler and Jackson (1987), mentioned above, suggests that the range of HRM policies and practices an organisation should adopt depend on the competitive product strategies it is following. Considering that external fit is the key concept of contingency models, the contingency approach refers firstly to the theory of the organisational strategy and then to the individual HR practices that interact with organisational strategy in order to result in higher organisational performance. The adoption of a contingency HRM strategy is then associated with optimised organisational performance, where the effectiveness of individual HR practices is contingent on firm strategy. The performance of an organisation that adopts HR practices appropriate for its strategy will be higher
The 'configurational' or 'HRM as bundles' model argues that to claim a strategy's success turns on combining internal and external fit. This approach makes use of the so-called 'bundles' of HR practices, which implies the existence of specific combinations or configurations of HR practices depending on corresponding organisational contexts, where the key is to determine which are the most effective in terms of leading to higher business performance (Delery and Doty, 1996; Huselid and Becker, 1996).
Considering that both the internal and external fits are the key concepts of configurational models, the configurational approach refers firstly to the theory of the organisational strategy and then to the systems of HR practices that are consistent with organisational strategy in order to result in higher organisational performance.
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The range of MNC subsidiary strategies are described in Perlmutter's (1969) and Bartlett and Ghoshal's (1989) well-known classifications:• 'ethnocentric', global strategy: control is centralised and subsidiaries resemble the parent company; 'polycentric', multi-domestic strategy: control is decentralised and subsidiaries conform to local practices; 'geocentric' (or regiocentric as added by Perlmutter & Heenan, 1974), transnational strategy: subsidiaries and headquarters alike adhere to world.
This HRM competence can be considered as context specific or context generalisable, depending on its usefulness outside the location in which it was developed (Taylor, et al., 1996). Based on this usefulness, there is a choice to be made by top management on the approach to the design of the overall international HRM system: 'adaptive',' exportive' and
'Integrative'. This choice of HRM strategy is largely dependent on the internationalisation strategy adopted by the firm 'multi-domestic', 'global' and 'transnational'.
Earlier research showed that the role of HR departments in multidivisional companies was more ambiguous as a result of increasing decentralization (Purcell & Ahlstrand, 1994). The corporate HR department was often small, with a minor controlling role through a limited
number of high-level employment policies. More recently, a trend towards re-centralisation
has been observed (Arkin, 1999) and global companies operating in a large number of countries have been shown to have a high degree of co-ordination and integration of their
International operations, and have large well-resourced corporate HR departments (Scullion
& Starkey, 2000). However, in research by Kelly (2001), irrespective of a centralization or
Decentralization strategy, all MNC subsidiaries surveyed were found to exercise some degree of autonomy in formulating their own HR policies but may require head office
permission for significant developments involving major expenditure.
There is also the danger that the HR function is not perceived as a full partner in the globalization process due to the burden of bureaucratic central procedures and ethnocentric and parochial HR systems and policies (Evans, et al., 2002: 465). However, the rapid pace of internationalization and globalization is argued to lead to a more strategic and influential role for the HR department (Novicevic & Harvey, 2001; Scullion & Starkey, 2000).
There are a number of activities of the corporate HR department in the international
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MNC context discernable. These focus particularly on high-grade management positions and
high potential staff worldwide, managing issues such as employer branding, talent
development, performance management, project team-working, and rewards and succession planning to develop a cadre of international managers (Kelly, 2001; Novicevic & Harvey, 2001; Scullion & Starkey, 2000; Sparrow, et al., 2003).
In summary, Organizations' often operate with a centralized policy for top managers and high potentials, but a more decentralized policy for other employees (Scullion & Starkey, 2000). These centralized activities are seen as a major determinant of international business success or failure (Stroh & Caligiuri, 1988) if consistency within the configuration of HR practices and between the HR practices and strategy is achieved, then the organisation will achieve better performance.
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A Systems-Level Approach to Studying Birth Defects: Novel Method Identifies Potential Key Pathway
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Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality, and the majority of defects have unknown causes. Now researchers at the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill have identified the glucocorticoid receptor pathway as a key mediator of birth defects caused by exposure to inorganic arsenic [EHP 121(3):332–338; Ahir et al.]. The researchers used a three-part strategy to test their hypothesis that a systems-level approach could uncover biological pathways involved in metal-induced birth defects.
The researchers were inspired to begin the project as a result of their ongoing studies to identify environmental causes of birth defects in North Carolina. They focused on seven metals commonly found in food, drinking water, air, and/or consumer products. All the metals are known or suspected to be developmental toxicants.
The first step was to search the publicly available Comparative Toxicogenomics Database for genes with any known relationship to at least one of the seven metals as well as to developmental defects. At the time of the study the database contained over 178,000 interactions between nearly 5,000 chemicals and more than 16,000 genes and proteins in 298 species. (The database has since grown significantly.)
Next, the researchers used systems-level computer analyses to overlay the identified genes onto known molecular networks to see which biological pathways were represented. They pinpointed the glucocorticoid receptor pathway as being significantly associated both with development and with exposure to arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and selenium.
The final step was to test the bioinformatically generated predictions in the laboratory setting. The team used in ovo chick embryos, an established model for assessing teratogenicity, to evaluate the effects of exposure to inorganic arsenic. They found that levels of arsenic as low as 7.5 ppb induced structural defects including microcephaly, neural tube defects, and gross craniofacial defects. When the glucocorticoid receptor pathway was blocked, chick embryos did not develop structural defects when exposed to arsenic.
Although the glucocorticoid receptor has been studied in relation to health effects of metal exposures, relatively little attention has been paid to its potential role in birth defects. One implication of this research—and a major strength of the study—is the ability to cost-effectively identify candidate biological pathways for further study in association with environmentally induced birth defects.
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- Orientation
- Prices
- Neighbourhoods
Gudauri is divided into 3 neighborhoods and 1 neighboring village: Lower Gudauri, Upper Gudauri, New Gudauri, and Kumlistsikhe. They are all just a short taxi drive away from each other, but it's nice to be in the right place without having to haggle with a taxi driver. A variety of price ranges are available across Gudauri's neighbourhoods.
Budget: below 50$
True budget accommodation unfortunately does not exist in Gudauri. Hostels begin from $25/night during the high season but typically include breakfast and dinner. This may seem outrageous, considering that hostels in Georgia's other ski hub, Mestia, begin at $4/night, but even so Gudauri's hostels are often full, so owners don't see a reason to lower their rates.
If you are a party animal, you should stay at the Happy Yeti. Dacha Hostel and Rider's House are both owned by experienced riders and have a cool laid-back vibe, while high on the hill, Hada Hut is the place for stargazers and powder hounds who want to carve the first tracks.
The cheapest option is Ski Niki. It's a bit dull compared to the others, but comes with a good deal of privacy.
Midrange: 60$-150$ for a double
Hotels range from 60$-200$ for a double room, sometimes including dinner and almost always including breakfast. Hotels are very clean and most have their own restaurant.
Open since 2016, Soncho Hotel is currently the best value deal in Gudauri: 4-star quality at 3-star prices, with a commendable restaurant. Gudauri Hut Hotel and Good Inn also have fine chefs; the Hut is located a bit off the slopes and caters mostly to backcountry skiing groups, while the Good Inn has an arty, cosy vibe that promotes socializing among the guests.
Ozone Hotel is a basic, but cheap option for those who just come to ski and drink chacha.
Top-end: 150$-200$ for a double
The 4-star Marco Polo is Gudauri's oldest establishment, and vies for the title of 'best hotel' with Carpe Diem, which has nicer rooms but less entertainment and extra services. At Truso, the rooms are rather basic for the price, but it's a hotel with a warm, familial atmosphere and the restaurant is great – especially the breakfasts.
Time Out Hotel is the place for skiers who want to be right on the slopes, enjoy a good apres-ski party, and don't have such high expectations of the hotel itself. Hotel Donata is an option if you like to smoke shisha and enjoy the convenience of a ski-in/ski-out entrance.
Apartment rentals
Apartment rentals of all sizes are also available for families or groups who want more freedom and a kitchen. Gondola Apartments has Gudauri's biggest range of well-appointed rental spaces.
Lower Gudauri
As the oldest and best developed center with all amenities, Lower Gudauri is the obvious choice to base yourself, with quiet Kumlistsikhe at walking distance. It's the place to be if you want night time entertainment. At the same time, you are unlikely to be kept up by drunks or loud music if you are heading to bed early – Lower Gudauri is not Khao San Road.
Truso Hotel
The highly acclaimed Truso Hotel is most famous for its restaurant. Though single, double, and triple rooms located 500 meters from the slopes range from $100-$150 per night during the winter, the included breakfast buffet is often proclaimed to be priceless.Serving a large variety of traditional Georgian food, the restaurant's lunch and dinner prices range […]Read our full review of Truso Hotel
Soncho Hotel
The brand new Soncho Hotel is quickly rising to fame among those lucky enough to have stayed there during its opening season. With well-trained English-speaking staff, a top-of-the-line restaurant with both breakfast and dinner included in the price of a room, and spacious rooms, guests can generally expect the same quality as high-end hotels for […]Read our full review of Soncho Hotel
Ski Niki
Ski Niki is a small hostel and likely the oldest in Gudauri. Though they do not cater to backpackers, it is the cheapest option in Gudauri and will give you a true Georgian experience (no English is spoken).The winter price is $25 per night including breakfast and dinner (likely negotiable), which may seem ridiculous compared […]Read our full review of Ski Niki
Ozone Hotel
Ozone Hotel prides itself on having the cheapest rooms in Gudauri for a hotel of its quality. With double room prices ranging from $70-$110 throughout the season including breakfast and dinner, this claim is arguable, but there are other factors which make the hotel more interesting.The lobby is a big lounge with couches and a […]Read our full review of Ozone Hotel
Marco Polo
Gudauri's first hotel has been catering to luxury tourists and families for 28 years. Though Marco Polo's exterior is nothing to impress, its interior features a beautiful modern design packed full of fun activities for the family.In a town severely lacking in evening activities, Marco Polo is the go-to hotel for those looking for some […]Read our full review of Marco Polo
Hotel Donata
Though the approach to Hotel Donata from the lower (road) side is not very pleasant in the evening, the atmosphere abruptly changes upon stepping inside. Steep, dark steps through what appears to be a messy construction site lead up to the main door to the front desk and a funky, inviting bar.Luckily you won't have […]Read our full review of Hotel Donata
Happy Yeti Hostel
Happy Yeti is Gudauri's number 1 party hostel. Following the style of many European hostels, Happy Yeti welcomes young travelers who like a good party just as much as they like to ski and snowboard. On full nights – which are most nights during the winter – the bar can get pretty rowdy, especially when […]Read our full review of Happy Yeti Hostel
Gudauri Hut Hotel
Gudauri Hut Hotel welcomes guests with a fun vibe and traditional Georgian wine and chacha made onsite. Though Pirveli ski lift is a ten minute walk away, this hotel is most frequented by backcountry ski groups who aren't skiing in the resort anyways.As you walk up the stairs to your room, you'll notice one of […]Read our full review of Gudauri Hut Hotel
Good Inn
The appropriately-named Good Inn is, in fact, quite a good choice for accommodation. This small hotel began in the owner's house and has thus far been expanded to 10 rooms.Almost every aspect of the hotel was designed by the owner himself and the rooms decorated by his wife, an artist featured in Tbilisi's Museum of […]Read our full review of Good Inn
Dacha Hostel
Gudauri's first hostel designed by riders for riders, Dacha Hostel always has a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere. The owner – an avid snowboarder, backcountry guide, and traveler with the longest dreadlocks in Gudauri – came to Georgia several years ago and never left. He's always happy to share knowledge of backcountry routes and snow conditions […]Read our full review of Dacha Hostel
New Gudauri
New Gudauri is on the rise as an alternative to Lower Gudauri. It is quickly becoming the town's main hub of activity, with plenty of restaurants, a few bars, ski rental and easy access to the slopes.
Time Out
Time Out Hotel welcomes guests through its bar/restaurant located directly on the ski slope. Its location at the top of Pirveli lift and bottom of Soliko lift is perfect for all ability levels – beginners can ski down the easy slope and more advanced skiers can ride the lift up to the steeper slopes.The English-speaking […]Read our full review of Time Out
Rider's House
Gudauri's second hostel designed by riders for riders is the only budget accommodation available at the base of the gondola in New Gudauri, which is quickly becoming Gudauri's main hub and is certainly the best location in the spring when the lower slopes have begun to melt.This small hostel includes two common areas: one kitchen […]Read our full review of Rider's House
Gondola Apartments
Gondola Apartments offer six rental apartments located directly at the base of the gondola in Gudauri's newest up-and-coming neighborhood. With apartments ranging in capacity from 3 people to 8 people, they offer something for every family or group.These beautiful brand-new apartments are beautifully decorated and all have balconies facing the slopes and distant mountain ridges. […]Read our full review of Gondola Apartments
Carpe Diem
Hotel Carpe Diem is one of Gudauri's biggest and most expensive hotels, but with the price comes quality.A large comfy lounge and friendly receptionist greet guests after they pass through the entryway containing one of Gudauri's few ATM machines. Double rooms come at $170-$200 per night during the high season, but along with this price […]Read our full review of Carpe Diem
Upper Gudauri
Upper Gudauri is for now the quietest area in Gudauri. However, the construction of a new lift in 2017 will definitely spur development in this neighbourhood over the following years.
Hada Hut
Hada Hut is hands down the best spot on the mountain for powder hounds to get the first tracks of the morning.Located at 2,715 meters elevation, it is the only accommodation option that cannot be accessed by road. Rather than staying at the bottom of the lifts, Hada Hut is located at the top of […]Read our full review of Hada Hut


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Category: Malignant Narcissism
"Grandiose Narcissists Don't Care" by Dr. George Simon
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Dr. George Simon has a new interesting post on his website. The following is a short quote from his article titled "Grandiose Narcissists Don't Care".
"Grandiose narcissists will use and abuse you. And they'll do so without compunction. They may see you simply as an object to possess or an opportunity to exploit. That's because they lack two important capacities: shame and empathy."
Click on this link to read the complete "Grandiose Narcissists Don't Care" post on Dr. Simon's website.
Dr. George Simon also has a weekly Internet Radio program called Character Matters. See the info below about his show:
Character Matters will again air live this Easter Sunday evening at 7 pm EDT (6 pm CDT).
He is also the author of 3 bestselling books: In Sheep's Clothing (which has been translated into 12 foreign languages), Character Disturbance, and The Judas Syndrome. He has a wealth of experience, which he is freely sharing. His website, at www.drgeorgesimon.com, is well worth following.
Differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Malignant Narcissism, and Psychopathy by Rhonda Freeman Ph.D.
Rhonda Freeman, Ph.D. details the differences between Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Malignant Narcissism, and Psychopathy. There are great similarities and also major differences. It's a spectrum of disorders.
Video is courtesy of the Rhonda Freeman, PhD YouTube channel
Click on this link to visit Rhonda Freeman's facebook page called Neuroinstincts.
I received an email asking if Narcissists ever change.
Video is courtesy of the The Dr. Phil Show YouTube channel
Dr. Phil interviews Ex-Girlfriend Of Man Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Seattle Mom. See how many Red Flags you can pick up. This lady was lucky that she was not isolated during her 6 months or so with that guy.
She said that he was Charming, Witty and Very Smart. How do you spell Cerebral Narcissist? Yet she could tell that there was something about him that was "off". There was something scary about his eyes. Potentially Malignant? When the mask slips, one gets to see something else, which was lurking behind that mask.
He met the the Seattle Mom (whom he allegedly killed and dismembered) online via an dating site.
Which brings me to an email which I had received from a visitor to this site.
I received an email asking if Narcissists ever change. The writer stated that they were dating people via an internet dating site. They had found Narcissists to be "much more fun" than the "normal" "regular" people.
Yes you can date Narcissists which you meet on an Internet Dating Site. Great way to risk your life, meeting total strangers and one's whom you prefer to be afflicted with a Cluster-B Disorder like NPD. Hey, you might get to meet your first Psychopath (who could also turn out to be your last).
You may have fun in the beginning.
Read the recent posts about the women who could not leave physically abusive relationships. They all had so much fun – in the very beginning – during the Love Bombing Phase. Listen to how they describe the guy, who ended up physically abusing them consistently after they had been isolated from family and friends. Things changed drastically. They got Black Eyes on a consistent basis. The were kicked down flights of stairs. They had their heads punched repeatedly. Not fun things to go through. Especially if the Narcissist or Cluster-B Disordered Individual can isolate you and make you totally dependent on them. Note that those "boring" "Normal" and "Regular" people generally are not as prone to do such things.
Yes playing with Fire can be so much fun. But IMHO the odds are against you.
You may get burned, or simply Disappear.
When a Victim of Continued Domestic Physical and Emotional Abuse Commits Suicide, the Abuser can be charged with "Depraved Heart Murder".
Click on this Link to visit The Huffington Post to read their article titled: "Man Charged With Murder For Allegedly Driving His Partner To Suicide".
Click on this link to learn more about depraved-heart murder, also known as depraved-indifference murder charges.
If you are being abused, you can get Compassionate and Confidential Support. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). That is the number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline."
Differences in Sociopaths & Malignant Narcissists
In this video, Author Lynna Kivela, will discuss her book, My Sociopath, and the difference between Sociopaths and Malignant Narcissists in relationships and in politics.
Video is courtesy of the UCYTV YouTube channel
Click on this Link to visit Amazon.com to check out Lynna Kivela's book titled "My Sociopath".
Girlfriend leaves him. She returns to his apartment to talk. He tortures, mutilates and kills her. Then drains her body of all it's blood.
Blake and his brother came from a wealthy family. His brother Cody went into Real Estate development, like his Dad. Two males from the same family, but with vastly different life choices. Wonder why?
Early in May 2016 Blake and his girlfriend Iana Kasian became parents. Later the same month, on May 20 Blake was charged with Sexual Assault (against another unknown female) and released on Bail.
A month or two before and after the birth of a baby all focus is on "the Baby". News reports say that when Iana found out about the Sexual Assault charge, that she moved herself and her infant daughter out of Blake's apartment to live with her mother.
Study: "Posting more online photos of yourself may suggest anti-social traits"
OSU – Ohio – A new study showed that men who posted more online photos of themselves than others scored higher on measures of narcissism and psychopathy.
While this study didn't include women, Fox said she is currently conducting follow-up work that suggests the same findings found in this research also apply to women. Women who post more selfies also show higher levels of narcissism and psychopathy.
Source (click on link to the right to view): The Ohio State University study titled : "Posting more online photos of yourself may suggest anti-social traits"
Author of the OSU Study: Jesse Fox
Author of article: Jeff Grabmeier
The above material is for Education Purposes. It includes a rather tiny portion of the article which was posted by The Ohio State University and as such is covered by the Fair Use provision of copyright. BTW they also have share links posted for this article. A complete Link is also provided above, to the Source article.
Video is courtesy of the DNews YouTube channel
"Malignant Narcissism is about CONTROL" by Lisette of "House of Mirrors"
Ran across a very informative post today, by Lisette who runs a blog called "House of Mirrors".
Her post is titled "Malignant Narcissism is about CONTROL".
Click on this line to visit Lisette's blog "House of Mirrors" to read her post titled "Malignant Narcissism is about CONTROL".
Knowing Narcissism. Crucial Information about Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Ross Rosenberg defines the huge difference between "Healthy Narcissism" and someone with "Narcissistic Personality Disorder".
Video is courtesy of the Ross Rosenberg YouTube channel
In this video Ross Rosenberg answers 12 important questions about narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
1. What is narcissism?
2. Is there healthy narcissism?
3. Why do narcissists get angry when confronted?
4. Why are narcissists judgmental of others?
5. Why do narcissists behave superior and entitled?
6. Can Narcissistic Personality Disorder be cured?
7. Does our society celebrate or value narcissism?
8. Does narcissism get worse over time?
9. When does reality catch up to the narcissist?
10. How do you spot a narcissist?
11. How do you set healthy boundaries with narcissists?
12. What happens when you break up with a narcissist?
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Kitchen Tales 022| Dutch Baby27 October 2016
It's been a while since I shared with you a recipe. Today I want to talk about the Dutch Baby, a recipe by Florence Fabricant - a food critic for the NY Times. I can't quite remember how I stumbled upon this recipe, but I know why I decided to try it: it involved the use of an iron skillet.
When I visited my grandma in Ukraine summer 2015, I was reintroduced to the use of an iron skillet. I didn't see the point until then to acquire one, but the breakfast items produced - most made of potato and bacon, quickly changed my mind. There is something about using an iron skillet. The food just tastes better. Probably because of the iron that is being injected into your food as it cooks, or maybe the fact that it is constantly "seasoned"? I'm not quite sure, but I wanted that in my kitchen. So a couple of months ago I purchased one for myself and have not used any other pans in my kitchen.
Back to the recipe. The Dutch Baby is really just a large puffy pancake, and is excellent (and appropriate) during any time of the day and throughout the year. I have made this baby for breakfast, for lunch and even served it as a dessert to guests. It's easy to make (requiring just one bowl and a whisk), cooks in about 20min and tastes deliciously paired with a jam of your choice. This pancake is not very sweet - if it is at all! With 1 tablespoon of sugar, it really calls for a sweet topping. This is where your jam or maybe Nutella comes in. You just need a little bit of it on your pancake to makes things right.
This recipe originally was published in the NY Times Cooking page. I have adapted it to my liking, which is reflected bellow. Enjoy!
Serves: 3 or 4
Cooking time: 25 min
3 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk*
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp butter
Pinch of cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Syrup, preserves, confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar
001: Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
002:Combine eggs, flour, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
003: Place butter in a heavy 10-inch skillet or baking dish and place in the oven. Check every 2-5minutes to make sure that the butter has melted (do not let it burn!). As soon as the butter has melted, take out the skillet (careful to not burn yourself) and add your batter to the pan. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the pancake is puffed and golden. Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees and bake for 5 more minutes.
004: Remove pancake from the oven, cut it into wedges and serve at once with your choice of toppings.
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Pak HR minister Farooq Naek to meet Sarabjit Singh in jail on MondayOctober 3rd, 2008 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore , Oct 3 (ANI): Pakistan s Law and Human Rights Minister Farooq H. Naek will meet Indian national Sarabjit Singh, who has been lodged in Lahore s Kotlakhpat Jail for more than a decade.
The meeting is seen as a bid to review Singhs mercy case, who is facing death sentence over his alleged role in Lahore blasts in 1990 in which several people were killed. The Pakistan s Supreme Court and former President Pervez Musharraf have already rejected his mercy pleas.
Subsequently, his family members, including his sister, wife and daughter, have made several representations to the Pakistan Government though the Indian Government, proving with documentary evidence that Sarabjits was a case of mistaken identity.
Time and again they have stated that the Pakistan government had mistaken him to be Manjit Singh, who is wanted in Pakistan on terror charges.
Sarabjits family members say that he accidentally strayed into Pakistani territory in a drunken condition. But, he was arrested by Pakistani authorities on charges of spying. (ANI)
- Pakistan does volte-face, says Surjeet Singh, not Sarabjit, to be released (Lead) - Jun 27, 2012
- Jubilation to despair for Sarabjit's family - Jun 27, 2012
- Surjeet Singh, not Sarabjit Singh, to be released: Pakistan - Jun 27, 2012
- India presses for Sarabjit's release, awaits confirmation (Lead) - Jun 27, 2012
- India renews request for Sarabjit's release, awaits clear picture (Second Lead) - Jun 27, 2012
- Sarabjit's family shattered by Pakistan's 'cruel joke' (Lead) - Jun 27, 2012
- India calls for Sarabjit's release, upset at Pakistan's U-turn (Roundup) - Jun 27, 2012
- Krishna raises Sarabjit issue with Zardari - Sep 08, 2012
- Krishna assures Sarabjit's family he will take up issue - Aug 17, 2012
- Krishna assures family of Sarabjit's release (Lead) - Jun 28, 2012
- Sarabjit's family on indefinite fast; meets Krishna (Second Lead) - Jun 28, 2012
- Sarabjit and Surjeet: Shock in one home, joy in another (Second Lead) - Jun 27, 2012
- Chisti may meet Sarabjit in Pakistan - May 11, 2012
- Sarabjit's family to protest at Jantar Mantar - Jun 28, 2012
- Punjab assembly resolution seeks Sarabjit's release - Jun 29, 2012
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Youth in Snohomish County making healthier choices
The first part of Washington's 2016 Healthy Youth Survey has been released, showing some drops in teen drug and substance use.
According to the Snohomish Health District, thirteen of the school districts in Snohomish County participated in the surveys distributed last October, adding up to 14,630 sixth-, eighth-, 10th-, and 12th-graders whose answers shed some light around the health of our youth.
Many figures continued downward trends that have been consistent for the past few years.
About 63.7 percent of high school seniors said that they had tried alcohol at least once, but that is down from 69.8 percent in 2010.
The amount of 10th-graders who said they had consumed alcohol in the last month was 18.6 percent, which is an all-time low for the survey.
For comparison, in 2002 that number was 34.1 percent.
Traditional cigarettes are on the decline for local seniors as well.
The number of seniors who said they currently smoke was 19.2 percent in 2010 but that number has become nearly half in 2016 at 10.6 percent.
"Anecdotally, when you increase the interventions available you're going to decrease drug use," said Josh Webb, director of counseling and student support at the Marysville School District.
The Marysville district has been able to increase counselors and other support for students in the last couple of years because of grant funds and Webb said that does have a tangible effect for youth.
Staff, like Madysen Pruss, Marysville-Pilchuck High School's student assistance professional, our able to provide support, said Webb.
They also bring a variety of programs to the school to help.
"We all have different prevention clubs as well which are dedicated to helping promote a drug-free culture," said Pruss.
Pruss said she also helps parents with how to look for signs of drug abuse and helps connect students to addiction programs and support if that is needed.
The general curriculum also helps students, said Webb.
"We incorporate good curriculum for our health classes. We strive to make sure our regular general ed. covers those topics," he said.
Webb also said that schools are far from the only determinant for students and their drug use though.
"There are a lot of factors that go beyond the school that go into how much kids are using drugs," he said.
Things like availability of access determine how much drug use goes on as well, he said.
Pruss said it was a good move from Marysville to keep out marijuana dispensaries from the city limits.
The survey showed that marijuana use has remained relatively consistent over the last few years. In 2010 44.1 percent of seniors reported that they had tried marijuana at least once, and in 2016 that number was 44.5 percent.
Perception of access has decreased though. In 2010, 68.8 percent of seniors said it would be easy to get marijuana if they wanted it, while in 2016 that was reduced to 39.7 percent.
Around 3.6 percent of seniors reported they had stolen or purchased marijuana at a store though.
E-cigarettes/vapor pens is one of the few substances that is likely on the rise since 2010.
The devices which burn a liquid substance that contains nicotine have been increasing in popularity the last several years.
In 2014 it was the first time the survey measured e-cigarette use and 22.1 percent of seniors reported they currently one. In 2016 that number showed a slight decrease with 20.2 percent of seniors.
Because e-cigarettes are new there is a lot of confusion about the exact dangers though, said Pruss.
"Many see it as being a no-risk product," said Pruss. "We want to change that perception. Because although there can be slightly less nicotine, there is still risk."
There is also a higher risk of a nicotine overdose in some instances, she said.
Vapor pen use is easier to conceal with very little signs of use as well, said Webb, making them harder for parents and district staff to combat.
The reported numbers of those using heroin or painkillers to get high saw moderate reductions.
In 2014, 5.7 percent of seniors reported using heroin and that became 3.2 percent in the most recent survey.
About 7.6 percent of students said they currently used a prescription drug not prescribed to them.
Pruss said she hopes a heavy focus remains on prescription drugs.
"That's really where the most overdoses come from," she said. "From opioids, which includes the prescription drug abuse," she said.
Webb said that they remain one of the more dangerous drugs when it comes to addiction.
"People say that pot is a gateway drug, and the studies don't necessarily bare that out, and when you look at it the true gateway drug is prescription drugs," he said.
Webb said that he hoped that the public would support school funding in any way they could to encourage support for students.
"Madysen's position and my position are grant funded, so if that grant goes away, those positions could too," said Webb.
He also said that positions like school resources officers can be difficult to fund but do make a difference.
"They are a huge resource when it comes to preventing drug dealers from getting on campus or putting a stop to students dealing drugs," he said.
More information about the Healthy Youth Survey is available at snohd.org.
Highlights from the 2016 Healthy Youth Survey
The 2016 Healthy Youth Survey shows:
• Current use among Snohomish County teens dropped 39% since 2006.
• Use at an all-time low, 18.6% of 10th-graders reporting use in the last month compared to 34.1% in 2002.
• Snohomish County 10th-graders were significantly more likely than peers statewide to find binge drinking to be a "great risk" of harm - 60.7% locally compared to 55.0% across Washington.
• Tenth-graders less likely to participate in "problem drinking" behaviors (3-5 days of alcohol consumption in the last month and/or one binge episode in the last 2 weeks).
• Use among youth in the state remains constant, despite changes in legalization.
• Use by 10th-graders down from 16% in 2014 to 15.5% in 2016.
• Nearly 1 out of 4 seniors believe it is "very wrong" for someone their age to be using marijuana (28.3%).
• The number of seniors who said it would be "very hard" to get marijuana if they wanted to significantly • Icreased, from 14.8% in 2014 to 20.6% in 2016.
Tobacco and Vaping:
• Hookah use declined significantly in the state and county across all grades surveyed.
• Vapor and e-cigarette use decreased significantly among 10th-graders between 2014 and 2016.
• Nearly twice as many 10th-graders are vaping than smoking cigarettes; 11.3% reported vaping compared to 6.7% who reported using cigarettes.
• In 2016, 20.2% of 12th-graders reported use of a vape product in the past month.
Other Drugs:
• Significantly fewer 12th-graders reported ever using heroin in 2016 (3.2%) than in 2014 (5.7%).
nSnohomish County eighth-grade students reported ever trying meth at lower numbers compared to the state average, 2.1% locally compared to 2.9% statewide.
• Since 2006, both current painkiller abuse by 10th-graders and 12th-graders have decreased by at least half, 10.6% down to 4% for sophomores and 13.6% down to 5% for seniors.
Information provided by the Snohomish Health District.


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