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MoGan Mountain
Deqing Town, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province
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Located in Deqing County of Huzhou City in northeastern Zhejiang Province; Mogan Mountain has been listed as one of the 'Four Best Summer Resorts in China' along with Beidaihe Scenic Spot, Mt. Lushan and Jigong Mountain. Covering an area of 43 sq kilometers (about 10,625 acres) and with an average altitude of 500 meters (1,640 ft), Mogan Mountain is famous for its wild bamboo and dispersed villas of different styles and enthralling legends.
Villas hidden in the bamboo forest may surprise the visitors. More than two hundreds villas representing different styles, including European, American, Japanese, Russian, give the name 'World Architecture Museum' to Mogan Mountain. Gothic, Barroque or Rococo, northern and southern European, American and traditional Chinese architectures are scattered on the mountain. Most of the villas were built in the last century and were used by many famous people, such as the former leader of CCP Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai, the former leader of Kuomintang Chiang Kai-shek, the former King of Cambodia Norodom Sihanouk and the former Chairman of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh. Now the previous residences are well preserved and open to visitors.
It takes about two hours and a half to drive from Shanghai to Mogan Mountain. Winter is a good season to enjoy the Thoreau-style life in Mogan Mountain as the crystal cold air and few visitors contribute to the tranquility.
The layout of the hotel follows the geomancy tradition of ancient town in Zhejiang. The courtyard walls are tall and painted in elegant colors: white wall, grey bricks and black tiles. The cost the French boss eight years to design and construct. Behind the architectural complexes are the tea garden and the rose garden. The hotel features colorful scenery and fragrance over the mountains in most seasons.
When going inside the room, you will feel the enchanting warm air from the fireplace. Those who have ever stayed in luxury hotels shall be attracted by some details here. For instance, there is some pleasant aroma indoors. It may come from the oak floor, the furniture or the good wine in the cellar. The quality furnishing and decoration make people feel comfortable and natural.
How to Get There:
If you are in Hangzhou, you can take a direct coach to Mogan Mountain at the North Bus Station. The journey takes about one hour. If you are in Shanghai, you can take a train to Hangzhou first, or take a coach to Huzhou from the Old North Bus Station or the New Passenger Station. With a total journey time of two to three hours, you can get off at Mogan Mountain Stop.
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The city of Suzhou, originally constructed by HE LU, rule of the State of Wu, will celebrate the 2500th anniversary of its foundation this year. This ancient city witnessed in its long history innumerable epoch making events and countless eminent of the per-sonages. These have become a rich cultural heritage of the Chinese people. The towarding pagoda on the Tiger Hill is mute testimony to the splendid culture and civilisation of the city. people in Suzhou are adept in gathering condensing and reproducing everything beautiful that has ever existed. The gardens for which Suzhou is famous boast the exquisite reproduction in as small area of lofty mountains and affluent rivers, imperial palaces and country houses. Gardens such as Canglang Pavilion, Zhuozheng yuan(The Humble Administrators garden), Wangshiyuan(Anglers Garden), Shizilin(the lion Grove Garden), Liuyuan(Lingering garden), Yiyuan(Joyous garden), etc. Epitomise the different architectural styles of the Song , Yuan , Ming and Qing Dynasties. Tourists will be dazzled by the great variety of handicraft articles -- potted landscapes, Suzhou embroidery sandalwood fans, theatrical engraving, mahogany furniture, minute carving -- which are known far and wide for their superb artistry.
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The National Safety Council states that traffic fatalities have been growing across the country since 2009. Pedestrian fatalities have been increasing at a higher rate. There were 4,109 pedestrian deaths in a car crash in 2009 - 12 percent of all fatalities. That number rose to 5,376 in 2015 - 15 percent. The statistics for 2016 are still in the process of being analyzed, but some numbers are coming in and are troublesome.
The rise in Pennsylvania was 3 percent between 2010 and 2015. 153 pedestrians died in a car crash. 2014 was the worst year of the decade when 166 people died. It is believed that the greater number of people on the road as well as growing number of ways for drivers to be distracted are contributing factors to the increase in pedestrian deaths. The statistics manager at the NSC believes that distraction is a major issue for drivers hitting pedestrians. Apps and texting and driving are giving drivers options to pay attention rather than the road. Talking on a phone while driving - even with a hands-free device - is thought to be distracting.
While federal agencies have a notable goal to end road fatalities in the next 30 years, there are still a vast number of pedestrians who are injured or killed in an auto accident right now. They suffer serious injury, lose time at work and might need extensive care. If there is a fatality, the family left behind will need to think about how they are going to make ends meet. With these statistics, it is especially important that those who have been affected by a pedestrian-car crash know what to do in its aftermath. Speaking to a car accident attorney can help with pursuing a case for compensation whether there were injuries or a death.
Source: mcall.com, "Pedestrian deaths up across country and in Pennsylvania," Steve Karnowski, Jan. 16, 2017

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In an effort to revitalise the tourism sector, Giza Governor Ali Abdel Rahman announced on Sunday the details of the "largest" tourism service project in the governorate at a cost of EGP 7.5m, according to a statement from the governorate.
Ministry of Tourism will fund the project which will be implemented by Ministry of Antiquities, Abdel Rahman said.
Situated near Haram Street, the project will include 280 bazaars, commercial shops, touristic restaurants and cafes with the aim of serving tourists.
According to Abdel Rahman, the tender to implement the project will be issued on a usufruct basis for the developers within a month.
The announcement followed a Sunday visit by the governor to the project site, which he said would attract tourists due to proximity to the Giza Pyramids.
A total of EGP 21m has been allocated by the governorate to develop roads in the area of Haram Street, with Abdel Rahman pointed out that the governorate has spent EGP 25m on this over the past two years.
The tourism sector struggled in 2013 after many European and foreign governments warned travel agencies in August to stop selling holiday packages to Egypt amid rising fears of violence after the dispersal of a sit-in held by supporters of former president Mohamed Morsi.
The Ministry of Finance recently announced that tourism revenues in the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2013/2014 are down 66% year on year, registering $1.9bn.
Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou announced last week an increase in visa fees for tourists visiting the country from $15 to $20.
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Best Place to visit with your Family in India
A magnum of spots, individuals, culture, customs, hues and religion, India is a nation that will amaze you with its endless appeals.
Seeing the trails of the structural pasts to encountering the tranquility of valleys, dousing in the salty ocean waters or absorbing the religious customs, India can please you in more courses than you envision!
Investigate Akshardham sanctuary, Humayun tomb, road nourishment of Delhi
From the antiquated Mughals to Afghans, encounter the marvelous landmarks to interesting eateries, clamoring bazaars of Old Delhi to captivating shopping centers of New Delhi, road shopping at Janpath or Sarojini to the road sustenance at Chandni Chowk, Delhi has something for each explorer.
Must Visit:
– India Gate as a tribute to the nation
– Connaught Place for astounding nourishment
– Old Delhi for Chandni Chowk and Asia's greatest mosque-Jama Masjid
– Janpath or Sarojini Market for mass shopping!
2. Jaipur
Galtaji sanctuary, road advertise hues materials, amberfort elephant ride in jaipur
Advance ahead falsehoods the adventure to the customarily brilliant city of Jaipur, welcoming you to the glorious models and hand created trinkets. The city gloats of its regal Rajput impact, way of life complexities, and rich workmanship and social history.
Must Visit:
– Hawa Mahal for its engineering
– Nahargarh post for an alluring city see
– Johri Bazaar for noteworthy gemstone work and gems
– Chokhi Dhani for a definitive Rajasthani encounter.
Tip: An excursion to Chowki Dhani is an absolute necessity in case you're short on time and need to need to genuine Rajasthani encounter.
3. Agra
Taj Mahal, watercraft ride in the bank of Yamuna, Agra fortification and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra
At last, stop by at the city of adoration – Agra and submerge in the lovely Taj Mahal. Arranged by the banks of Yamuna, this symmetrical landmark took around 22 years to finish and is praised as an exemplification of adoration the whole way across the world.
Must Visits:
– Fatehpur Sikri for the astounding dish sets
– Agra fortification for the sublime design
– Agra markets for Inlay deal with wonder and customary rugs.
Tip: Taj Mahal is shut on Friday. Plan your excursion in like manner.
4.Paradise on Earth – Kashmir
Kashmir - well known for Shikara weave, srinagar material, Kashmir valley
This smaller than usual Switzerland of India draws in sightseers from everywhere throughout the world, crosswise over different age gatherings and is dependably on the rundown of each Indian. You unquestionably need to visit this heaven on earth and ponder in the blossom valley hearing the giggling of your friends and family.
Must Visit:
– Srinagar for houseboats and shikara rides
– Gulmarg for Skiing
– Pahalgam for Baisaran Valley
Tip: You can decide on skiing classes at the Skii Institute
Best time to visit: In spring, April – June and In winters, December – March for Skiing.
5. Himachal Pradesh
Inhale the new Himalayan breeze by paragliding and mountaineering in Manali
Going with family and wanting to miss the state, you could miss out on a considerable measure! Ideal from waterway boating to trekking campaigns to picturesque scenes, Himachal is a well-suited decision for a voyager with kids. Absorb yourself the gentle daylight and inhale the crisp Himalayan breeze while your children go paragliding, mountaineering, jeep safari and the sky is the limit from there.
Must Visit:
– Manali and Rohtang Pass for snow clad mountains
– Shimla for the picturesque magnificence
– McLeodganj for trekking trails
– Kufri for Yak rides
– Solang Valley for enterprise sports
Tip: Avoid trekking trips with kids underneath 10 years and elderly. Temperature at Rohtang Pass is typically low, subsequently substantial woolen dress is prompted.
Best time to visit: In Spring, April – June and In winters, November to February
6. Rajasthan
Investigate the glorious royal residences, huge deserts, lake royal residence, untamed life in Royal Rajsthan
The imperial Rajasthan and its extravagance merits encountering with your family. Illustrious Rajasthan on Wheels offers an opportunity to investigate the immense deserts, magnificent royal residences, looks into the untamed life and the wonderful havelis of Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore and Jaipur.
Must Visit:
– Udaipur for its eminence
– Jodhpur for Mehrangarh Fort
– Chittorgarh for the fortune trove of Rajputana history
– Jaipur for impeccable painstaking work
Tip: The prepare makes a trek to Khajuraho Temples, Madhya Pradesh. Select your areas according to your decision.
Best time to visit: October – March


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This deal is a little too good not to pass along to all of you. From now until October 21, 2011, Endangered Species is offering their 1.4-oz Organic Smooth Chocolate bar at the really great price of 49 cents. That's a full size organic candy bar for 49 cents. I can think of many reasons to stock up.
A back-to-school treat in your kid's lunchbox on the first day of school.
A treat for yourself after the kids leave for the first day of school (or any other time you deserve a treat).
A gift for the teacher on the first day of school.
Classroom goody bag treats for Halloween.
Halloween candy to give out (if your budget allows).
Christmas stocking stuffers.
I bought one of these candy bars today at the grocery store (for $1.49) just to make sure they tasted good enough to recommend. They do. They're also USDA Organic certified, Rainforest Alliance Certified, Non-GMO certified, and sourced from ethically traded cacao farms.
Can you think of other reasons to stock up on this really great deal on organic chocolate?


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I posted last week about my love of the new range of spring Yankee Candle wax tarts, and decided it would be a good idea to make a little post about what exactly wax tarts are, how you use them, and whether they're a good alternative to regular candles or not.
To use a wax tart, you need three things - and luckily, none of them are at all expensive! You of course need your wax tart (if you're going the Yankee route, about £1), a tart burner (the one in the picture cost me about £5), and some little tea lights (the one in the picture I got in a pack of 200 which cost me £4!)
To burn the tarts, you simply place it in the top of the burner and light the tea candle underneath. Done! How you break it up is up to you. Wax tarts are supposed to last around eight hours - personally, I break mine up into halves because I feel it makes them last a bit longer and because that way if I get bored with a scent and want to mix it up a bit I don't end up wasting the entire tart. Wax tarts also have the advantage that if you want to you can chuck in multiple tarts to get unique scents - though personally I generally just leave them be!
Getting the wax out of the burner is actually way easier than I thought it would be. When it's dry you just push around the edge (literally you push it about three times with mine) and it just pops out, no fuss!
For me, the tarts have a definite advantage over candles, for the following reasons;
- Candles are quite expensive! The tarts are £1, or you can do what I do and get a pack of ten mixed ones for £9. This gives you a variety of scents so if you are the sort who gets bored with a candle scent long before it's finished, you haven't wasted your money - and you get a much bigger variety of scents for the same price if you're like me and like to constantly mix it up.
- I have a really bad habit of accidentally destroying my candles. With candles, you have to let them burn for a certain amount of time - usually a good couple of hours! - or they're essentially ruined - you end up burning them straight down the middle, etc etc. If you like to leave your candles out for a long time then it's not a problem, but I tend to want mine when and when I feel like them! With the tarts this isn't a problem - it doesn't damage them at all if you only want them burning for an hour, and you can even pop them in and out as and when you please.
- The scents are great! Personally I find them to be stronger than the candles, and much more quickly. A tart from my wax burner has generally started to let off a scent after about ten minutes, filled my room after about twenty, and completely taken over the house after about fourty five!
So if you've been eyeing up Yankee candles or the other brands but want to try a cheaper alternative, or just want some nice scents in your room or your house, I'd definitely recommend giving wax tarts a go. There's a big variety of burners and you can go as cheap as you want them, and you can get a huuuugggeee variety of scents - often in variety packs so you can mix it up if there's not a specific smell you'd like to try.
This post was in no way sponsored and all items were purchased by myself for my own desires - I simply really like these tarts and having a burner has got me into scents way more than the candles ever did, and so I wanted to share that with you :)
What are your favourite candle scents?


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On Saturday, April 6th 2014, it was officially announced that Jason McCash, bassist for The Gates of Slumber, had unexpectedly passed away. Though the group had already disbanded in 2013, his death can be assumed to have marked the decided end of their career, owing to McCash's close friendship with former frontman and vocalist Karl Simon.
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by Paul Raworth Bennett
~~~ a tale of hope, for the people of Aleppo ~~~
The four-year war had become especially violent during the Fall. Now the Army was closing in, choking much of eastern Aleppo. Intermittent radio broadcasts featured Alawite songs, propaganda, and Assad's reviled voice reassuring them that soon the rebel menace would be routed and the motherland returned to peace.
Their asphalt broken everywhere, the streets had become inundated by muddy creeks – occasionally streaked with red – that swept garbage and bullet casings around mounds of earth and piles of shattered concrete. Except for military vehicles and speeding ambulances, their sirens hushed to elude the crosshairs of rooftop Army snipers, traffic was almost nonexistent.
In the district of Bab Antakia, roughly half the buildings – their fronts completely destroyed – were inhabited by families who retreated, desperately and repeatedly, further inside to shelter from December's bitter winds and pelting rains.
When not hurrying to the nearest market's emptying shelves, Aleppans would typically huddle at home. Pedestrians carefully watched their step, sticking to well-worn paths because despite the efforts of rebel explosive specialists, every few days someone would lose a body part to an unexploded projectile. Young rebel fighters, brandishing rifles and wearing heavy loops of bullets while darting between overturned vehicles and abandoned buildings, were usually the only ones courageous enough to venture outside.
When not filled with explosions, the air was eerily quiet, funereal; it had been months since anyone had heard the birds of Aleppo.
Nooda and her professor-turned-rebel fighter husband, Houman, lived in a four-storey Bab Antakia apartment block that, despite several shellings, was remarkably intact. Two-year-old Nafisa – a pint-sized, dark-eyed chatterbox of a girl – was their second child. For more than a year they'd savored every moment with her, ever since the Army dumped the body of Karam, their 17-year-old son, upon their doorstep.
Amena, a young woman living in the same block, was Nooda's soulmate. Ever since their long-ago madrassa shenanigans, the two had been inseparable; now that Amena was in her second trimester, their bond had deepened. Her husband, Farhan, was a trauma physician at a nearby hospital.
Seeking refuge from the mayhem, Amena and Nooda would share tea and baskwyt as Nafisa, singing lullabies, played with her dolls on the ornate woolen rugs.
Yesterday Farhan had rushed Amena to the hospital after the couple awoke to blood on the bedsheets, so Nooda was determined that she and Nafisa would visit her. Fresh flowers, usually available year-round, hadn't been seen in Bab Antakia for months; baskwyt would have to do.
Houman's objections were no match for his plucky wife's resolve. Because she hadn't ventured outside for almost four days, he agreed to escort them.
The trio embarked at dawn on a half-hour journey that was formerly a ten-minute walk. Fortunately, overnight they'd heard only three distant explosions and despite a light rainfall, the rivers of mud had abated. From the east, golden sunrays painted the devastation with a surrealistic optimism.
Nooda clutched Nafisa, bundled in a woollen blanket, to her breast as Houman guided her, his eyes searching constantly. Fatima, a hunchbacked friend who lived alone nearby, joined them on her way to the market. Nooda smiled wearily.
Halfway to the hospital, clouds swallowed the golden rays.
Nooda heard and felt nothing. Her body launched through space, bounced off the side of an abandoned water truck, and landed roadside. Just beyond reach, she spied Nafisa lying silently, facing away from her. The child's shoeless, bloody feet were slowly moving.
Struggling to her feet, Nooda reached for her thigh and grabbed a mass of shredded muscle and shattered bone. She tumbled, screaming, back to the hard ground. Raising her soaked hand to her face, she was overwhelmed by the smell of iron.
Falling to her knees, Fatima prayed while Houman hoisted Nooda over his shoulder and started running.
Lying flat, Nooda looked up to a white ceiling.
Cold steel scissors sliced her clothing as nurses and trauma physicians moved swiftly and calmly around her, their silence broken only by the rhythmical beeping of a heart monitor and the sparse dialogue of a crack medical team.
"Blood, four units! Morphine, two units! Hurry!"
Farhan, in scrubs, leaned tearfully over her.
"Nafisa!" Nooda cried. "Farhan, where's my baby?"
"Hush Nooda!" implored the surgeon. "You must relax!"
A nurse applied an oxygen mask as Houman's weathered, familiar hand squeezed Nooda's. "Breathe, Nooda!" he urged. The hospital's drug supply was almost exhausted, but at least they had oxygen – for now.
An explosion rocked the building and the ceiling rained plaster. Nooda heard staccato gunfire and shouting as a needle pierced her wrist.
The sounds of the operating theatre receded. She heard the whine of a bone saw and smelled the acrid smoke of cauterizing electrodes, but there was no pain.
Amena's blurry face appeared.
"Amena! How are you? Are you healing well?" asked Nooda. "How's your baby? I brought baskwyt… Houman and Nafisa came too…"
"I'm fine, dear. The hemorrhaging has stopped and my baby is okay." The expectant mother smiled awkwardly and then, gasping and covering her mouth with her hand, looked away.
"Amena, where is Nafisa?"
"Nafisa is sleeping and needs her rest. Lie still while Farhan cares for you. Please, relax."
"Bring her to me, Amena. And the baskwyt, it is fresh!"
"You're so thoughtful, my dear. I'll ask Farhan and Houman about Nafisa. Now, rest!"
Closing her eyes, Nooda imagined she was drifting, on a rubber raft, downstream on a summer's day. Soon she noticed a soft cloth bundle tucked along her side. It felt heavy, dense, familiar.
Her eyes leapt open. "Nafisa! My sweet! Come to mother, darling!" Grasping at the bundle that Houman had laid beside her, Nooda tried to sit up as a bolt of pain tore through her opiate haze.
"She's sleeping" said Amena. "Please, lie flat." As she gently pushed Nooda down, Amena couldn't face her girlfriend's pleading eyes.
"Nafisa, wake up!" Nooda screamed.
"Sshhh!" admonished Amena. "Trust me, she feels your love! Lie down!"
Nooda slipped back into the morphine's velvet embrace. "Come with me, baby" she whispered, "there's room in this raft for us both!" And she unknowingly caressed her lifeless daughter while they floated further down the stream.
Farhan looked up from the saw. The heart monitor had exploded into chaos. "Defibrillator!" he yelled. Seconds later, giant waves pummelled Nooda's raft as electric shocks convulsed her body.
A rocket-propelled grenade shattered the steel-reinforced window of the emergency generator room. In the darkened theatre the saw, cauterizer, and defibrillator stopped, and strong hands began their urgent compressions.
Mother and daughter continued drifting down the stream, and Nooda heard Farhan's distant plea. "Allah help us! We're losing her!" Nooda misunderstood the surgeon's fading cries – but it didn't matter, because Nafisa was in her arms.
Nooda opened her eyes again to a stygian blackness. She smelled Amena's citrus perfume and heard her reciting long-forgotten madrassa prayers. She heard the wail of a wolf but then recognized it to be Houman crying "Dear Allah, take my wife into your loving arms!" Oddly, this didn't alarm her.
Then Nooda felt herself being whisked out of the raft by a giant invisible hand.
Looking down, she saw several white-clothed people huddling over an expressionless woman lying – in torn, bloody clothing and holding a swaddled child – on a long narrow table. At the woman's head was a pink-gowned young lady.
Two middle-aged men embraced nearby, one sobbing into the other's shoulder, while a very young man and toddler girl stood holding hands, smiling up at Nooda. The youth lifted a pomegranate towards her, and everything faded to white.
Hearing the percussive rhythms of a nearby brook and smelling the sweet fragrance of pine, Nooda looked up once again. Puffy clouds adorned a clear blue sky, and a warm breeze caressed her face.
She was lying in a grassy meadow. A row of pines and cottonwoods led down to a sparkling lake ringed by dusty hills and snow-capped peaks.
Beside a nearby pond, a handsome young man and a lively little girl – he in a white thawb, and she in a beautiful white dress – played tag, laughing and gently tackling one another.
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Then Nooda remembered. "Where's your father? And Amena, and Farhan?"
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Relaxing, Nooda felt very peaceful. Besides happy memories, she could recall nothing. Karam helped his mother up, the family embraced, and in the trees sang the birds of Aleppo.


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Bangladesh hospital struggles to cope with Rohingya wounds
The 7-year-old Rohingya boy lies on a tattered mattress on the floor of a crowded government hospital in Bangladesh, bandages covering the spot where a bullet fired by Myanmar troops tore through his chest a week earlier.
He is one of 80 Rohingya patients – most males with gunshot wounds – being treated at this overwhelmed medical facility in a coastal city now deluged with nearly 300,000 Rohingya Muslims who have fled a two-week surge in violence and a lifetime of persecution in neighbouring Myanmar's Rakhine state. He is the youngest of six patients with gunshot wounds interviewed by journalists on two recent visits.
"The soldiers just started firing he said. I saw my son on the ground," the boy's father Abu Tahir said.
In the chaos that followed they lost track of the rest of their family before Tahir carried his son across the border to safety. Now he watches as his child's ribs rise and fall in the hospital, praying that he recovers.
Sadar Hospital is the main medical facility for the Cox's Bazaar area. At the best of times it's stretched to the limit, with 20 doctors responsible for the treatment of hundreds of patients. Now it is at nearly twice its capacity and for the first time its doctors are dealing with injuries like gunshot wounds, blunt force trauma and stab wounds on a massive scale as Rohingya refugees pour in.
"We have never seen such violent injuries before," said Dr. Shaheen Abdur Rahman Choudhury, the head of the hospital.
The violence and exodus began on 25 August when Rohingya insurgents attacked Myanmar police and paramilitary posts in what they said was an effort to protect their ethnic minority from persecution by security forces in the majority Buddhist country. In response, the military unleashed what it called "clearance operations" to root out the insurgents.
Accounts from refugees show the Myanmar military is also targeting civilians with shootings and wholesale burning of Rohingya villages.
Abdul Karim lies on a mat in another corner of the hospital. A mob of soldiers and Buddhist monks attacked his village in Rakhine state, set the houses on fire and sprayed the area with automatic gunfire that nearly blew off his left foot at the ankle. Another bullet wound marked his right shoulder. The stench from his ankle made clear that Karim would lose his foot.
"We carried him on a blanket," his brother Asir Ahmed said, pointing to his shoulders to indicate how the family carried Karim and walked for days to reach Bangladesh.
In the first week of the exodus, doctors at Sadar Hospital treated 30 Rohingya for gunshot wounds. The next week they treated another 50. The hospital is now setting up a separate area for the Rohingya and expects even more in the weeks and months ahead.
Choudhury said he fears that there will be grievous injuries and deeply infected wounds as the refugees wade through filthy creeks and walk in the humid heat will no medical attention along the way. He said his hospital will need a lot more help and money if they are to cope with what lies ahead.
"This is a desperate situation," he said. (AP)
Related articles on Qantara.de:
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July 2016
The 2nd quarter of 2016 brought positive returns across most broad asset classes. The table below summarizes select asset class returns for both the 2nd quarter and YTD (thru 6/30).
The most visible event of the 2nd Quarter was the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union. The global stock market reacted sharply both negatively and positively, the end result being a modest gain for the 2nd Quarter. Politically, the UK's departure from the EU is without precedent. No significant country has left the EU since its formation. As such, "Brexit" remains top of mind for many clients. The process of the UK's exit will take years, and the political and economic implications cannot be accurately predicted. Given our expectation of continued high volatility in European markets, we will continue to underweight foreign stocks and overweight U.S. stocks in the portfolios.
While not as visible as "Brexit", the most notable event in the markets this year is the strong performance of bonds. U.S core bonds returned over 5% during the first 6 months of 2016 (see table above), easily beating the returns of both global and U.S. stocks. During the same 6 months, the rate on the U.S. 10 year Treasury fell from 2.27% to 1.49%, a decline of over 30%.
The leading factor in the surprising performance of bonds is basic negative investor sentiment towards risk-based assets. This "risk-off" attitude has resulted in an investor bias towards the perceived safety of bonds. Data from mutual funds bears this out. Despite historically low interest rates, fund flows YTD have heavily favored bond funds at the expense of stock funds. This demand has resulted in higher bond prices and, in turn, lower yields.
As bond prices move opposite to yields, bond prices have also been helped by interest rate cuts by many global central banks, including negative interest rate policies enacted in Japan and parts of Europe. Negative rate policies represent an extreme version of monetary stimulus that in theory is meant to encourage borrowing. In reality, however, negative rates have had the opposite effect, undermining investor confidence and leading to even greater risk aversion. Negative rates can also squeeze bank profits, incenting banks to either raise lending rates or lower lending standards, both unintended consequences. The negative rate concept remains difficult to comprehend and is something we believe to be economically unsustainable over longer periods of time.
Finally, with approximately 74% of global government bonds yielding less than 1%, including almost 36% with rates below zero, many foreign investors have been drawn to the U.S. Treasury market. Consider a 10 year U.S. Treasury bond yielding 1.46% as of this writing, compared to a 10 year German bond with a yield at -0.13%, and it's easy to understand the relative appeal of the U.S. market. Foreign buying of U.S. Treasuries has put further downward pressure on U.S. rates, a trend that is not expected to significantly abate in the near term.
Historically low bond yields can reflect low expectations for both growth and inflation. So is the bond market signaling a recession? The U.S. economy is expected to grow by about 2% this year, while core inflation has been trending higher at 1.6%. Jobs data has been strong, with the official unemployment rate falling below 5%. Jobs strength, in turn, has led to strength in consumer confidence and consumer spending (2/3rds of GDP), and is starting to result in greater wage growth. The housing market has shown strength over the past several months, helped by solid employment and low interest rates. Finally, manufacturing, which has been hurt over the past year by a strong dollar and the weak energy market, has recently improved. While risks remain, these data points in aggregate suggest that the U.S. economy is not at a recession tipping point, but instead relatively stable. As one economist recently put it, he would not characterize the U.S. economy as a "sick hare", but rather as a "healthy tortoise."
Although we think it's likely that interest rates stay lower for longer, we view current U.S. economic data as inconsistent with 10 year Treasury rates below 1.5%. While there are often dislocations in the short term, stable economic fundamentals should eventually create upward pressure on interest rates. We believe interest rates have the potential to gradually move higher over the next 6-12 months, more accurately reflecting the underlying factors noted above.
Even with a gradual move up in interest rates, we expect U.S. core bonds to earn 2.5-3% going forward, much lower than the historical average. Accordingly, we are maintaining a relative underweight to traditional bonds across most portfolios, preferring to shift some of that allocation to hedged investments such as structured notes, long/short equity, and market neutral funds. Going forward, we believe these strategies have the potential for greater returns than bonds, with less volatility than stocks. Our stocks remain heavily weighted to the U.S. market, with an emphasis on systematic funds that are both high quality and low cost. With interest rates extremely low, a second half pick-up in corporate earnings could provide the necessary catalyst for stocks to break out of the current trading range, volatility notwithstanding.
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I just went to a graph theory talk talking about various fractional graph parameters (but focusing on one). These were defined using linear programming. A question was asked, "How can we learn more about this technique." The answer given was, "There is not really a good resource for linear programming in combinatorics/graph theory." He said Schrijver (spelling?) has a book but you'd have to wade through a lot of stuff to get the stuff that is most important to graph theory/combinatorics.
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Camilla Blaffer calls it her "best find." A grimy old-master painting of a saint gazing upward, his hands crossed on his chest and a skull perched on a rock in the foreground. A friend of Ms. Blaffer's bought the canvas, without realizing who painted it, on her behalf about 20 years ago at a small Paris auction. That canvas, along with hundreds of other artworks and decorative objects, languished in a warehouse outside Paris….
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Arvada Center Blog
Arvada Center Announces 2009/2010 Theater Season
ARVADA, CO – The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is excited to announce its 2009/2010 theater season, a lineup sure to rival the previous record-breaking season.
With the nationwide downturn in the economy, many arts organizations are instituting massive cutbacks, staff layoffs and trimmed-down seasons, due to many factors but more specifically to shrinking donations, and depressed ticket sales. The Arvada Center, however, is managing to do something few other arts organizations across the country only hope for: continue providing Broadway-quality Theater to sold-out houses.
Despite these precarious economic times, the Center is thriving. Meeting and exceeding goals, due in part to providing programming that people want. During what arguably was one of the most challenging economic periods in recent history, the Arvada Center realized a 30% increase in season subscriptions. As we look ahead to the year before us, our goals remain aggressive and our ambitions, great. The Arvada Center, thankful for its recent successes and overwhelming support, sees an opportunity to give back and therefore plans to waive all ticketing fees for subscribers has been adopted. These fees will be waived starting with the acquisition and renewal campaigns beginning April 1.
We have saved you a seat for another amazing year of theater…
Miss Saigon
A Musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil
Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg
Lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby, Jr.
Directed by Rod A. Lansberry
September 15 – October 11, 2009
Previews September 11 – 13
Main Stage
The Arvada Center brings to you another spectacular production by the creators of Les Misérables. Miss Saigon, the Tony Award®-winning Broadway blockbuster, will illuminate the intimate setting of the Arvada Center main stage. This pop opera is the 10th longest running Broadway musical and tells a war-time love story of an American G.I. and a Vietnamese bar girl during the fall of Saigon and their heart-wrenching reunion. The hottest ticket in town next fall will be at the Arvada Center.
(Contains mature subject matter.)
The Second Tosca
Written by Tom Rowan
Directed by Christie Montour-Larson
October 20 – November 22, 2009
Previews October 16 – 18
Black Box
First time staged outside of New York, The Second Tosca is a smart, sexy comedy following the backstage antics at an opera house. Author Tom Rowan, an ex-Denverite, has cleverly crafted a cast of sympathetic characters promoting their own agendas while an aging diva is clinging to her last chance for greatness and a rising diva is waiting in the wings for her chance in the spotlight. A witty story about love, ambition and rivalry, The Second Tosca will pull you in to a real-life soap opera unfolding onstage in the Black Box Theater.
(Contains mature subject matter.)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat
A Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Stephen Bourneuf
November 24 – December 27, 2009
Previews November 20 – 22
Main Stage
Joseph returns to the Arvada Center for a limited, one-time only production for the holidays! This award-winning show promises to delight returning audiences and awe first timers with the joyful and "colorful†retelling of the biblical life of Joseph. Filled with high-spirited songs and energetic choreography, this next generation of Joseph is great for all generations, making it a perfect holiday event for the entire family.
A Man for all Seasons
Written by Robert Bolt
Directed by Anthony Powell
February 2 – March 7, 2010
Previews January 29 – 31
Black Box
The Arvada Center once again produces a classic play with contemporary relevance. Set in the Black Box Theater, the emotion envelops the audience as the drama plays out about one man's struggle to stand by his beliefs, remain loyal to his King and the price he pays for his convictions. Robert Bolt's Tony Award®-winning classic is based on the true story of Sir Thomas More, the 16th century Chancellor of England. This engaging commentary on the treacherous interplay of church and state during the reign of King Henry VIII presents an inescapable ethics lesson.
Book by Arthur Kopit
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Directed by Rod A. Lansberry
Starring Randal Keith as Guido Contini
April 20 – May 16, 2010
Previews April 16 – 18
Main Stage
Randal Keith, Valjean of Les Misérables fame, returns to the Arvada Center in this regional premiere of Nine. Winner of five Tony Awards® and inspired by the Fellini film 8½, Nine, the musical, serves up the comic plight of Guido Contini, a famous Hollywood film director and aging Casanova. Audiences will be delighted by the hilarious and bizarre musical interchanges between his producer, his wife, his mistress and the actress he needs to woo for his next film. Exquisite music and extravagant scenes makes Nine a "Ten†for all theater-goers.
(Contains mature subject matter.)
All Shook Up
Book by Joe Dipietro
July 13 – August 8, 2010
Previews July 9 – 11
Main Stage
Sing along with us to "Don't be Cruel,†"Jailhouse Rock†and "Love Me Tender†as a square little town becomes "all shook up†when a motorcycle-riding roustabout rolls into town with a song in his heart and an eye for the ladies. All it takes is a little rock 'n' roll for the town to question its intolerance. With over 25 of Elvis Presley's greatest hits, this musical is full of mishap and mischievous madness that is sure to rock the house. From the author of the off-Broadway hit musical I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change and the winner of the 2005 Theatre World Award, All Shook Up is a great show for all ages.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is the nation's largest arts organization, devoted to all aspects of the arts. We are generously supported by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). For more information about the Center and our 2009/2010 Theater Season, call the Arvada Center box office at (720) 898-7200 or visit arvadacenter.org.
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If J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. customers were delighted with their FI's announcement in February of a new $1,000 ATM withdrawal limit, some noncustomers must have been practically delirious.
While still in the process of upgrading its ATMs to dispense $50 and $100 bills, Chase began to see some very large ATM transactions by customers of other banks, according to a report by Wall Street Journal.
Withdrawals of as much as $20,000 at a time were made by customers of banks in nations such as Russia and Ukraine, sparking concerns about potential money laundering.
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I'm not surprised… and yes… I sympathise with her.
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"Whiplash", a brilliant and stimulating music drama by the the young director Damien Chazelle, is about the demanding and unscrupulous music industry in New York. It is obvious that the main theme is motivation, dedication and persistence. The story is told through the eyes of the protagonist, Andrew (Miles Teller).
Andrew is a 19 year old boy living in New York. His main passion in life is drums, and he is therefore attending the prestigious school, Schaffer Conservatory of Music in New York City. Talented and hardworking, Andrew got picked to the music school by the impassive and strict conductor Terence Fletcher (Jonathan Kimble "J. K." Simmons). Although Andrew is a handpicked student, he experiences anything but special treatment. The Conductor does everything in his power to break down Andrew, and make him understand that talent is nothing unless he works extremely hard. Andrew is therefore rejected from the band, in favour for another drummer.
K. Simmons does an outstanding job, playing the conductor Terence Fletcher. He represents toughness as well as perfection. Pushed by Fletcher's reckless behaviour, Andrew practices day and night without rest, until his fingers are bleeding. Drumming becomes something much bigger than just "music" for Andrew. It is basically his whole life, and one of the only things that has any significance for him. Anything that might be an obstacle for success is eliminated, even though it might be the love of his life.
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William Antell is an independent film expert and critic, living in Stockholm. The young critic is originally from Finland but has spent most of his life abroad in Chile, Denmark and Sweden. William graduated from Engelbrektsskolan in 2016 and is now attending Stockholm International School. William is planning to take his film criticism to a new level by attending the prestigious film university, American Film Institute.


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A naughty man with an appropriate surname has been arrested after doing something all drivers have considered at some stage in their lives. Shaun Scandle dressed his car up as an ambulance in order to avoid rush hour traffic.
The 33-year-old from Priestpopple, Northumberland pimped up his Renault Mégane with painted-on Battenburg markings, blue lights and a siren, successfully tricking other drivers into making way for him whenever he pleased.
Quite the ploy. Unfortunately for Scandle, he was caught out when Tyne Tunnel staff noticed his erratic driving and had a word with the North East Ambulance Service. It turns out none of its official vehicles were in the area at the time.
Scandle was identified as the driver shortly afterwards, but there's a twist! Turns out he's a genuine medical services specialist, who runs a business called Hadrian Medical Services that provides first aid at events.
"This may seem like a bizarre story but the reality is Mr Scandle was putting lives at risk through his behaviour on the road," said Alan Keenleyside from the Northumbria Police Operations Department. "Those working in the emergency services receive specialist training to drive our response vehicles and the public should not try and take that responsibility into their own hands."
Scandle has been hit with a fine and nine points on his licence for careless driving. [Yahoo]


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Behavioral Interview Questions & Answers
In Job Search
March 1, 2016
Behavioral interview questions have become a big part of the interview process as employers try to feel out the candidate's core competencies and skills required for the position they're trying to fill.
So, when job hunting, its imperative to get a good handle on them and prepare before going to the actual interview.
What are Behavioral Interview Questions?
"Tell me about a time…"
Behavioral interview questions are a key tool used by recruiters to learn about how a candidate handles themselves in less-than-ideal workplace situations. After all, the most successful predictor of future performance is how you've performed in the past. Interviewers are looking for candidates to provide (1) a situation adequate to fit the question asked, (2) how they managed that particular situation, and (3) the outcome of the situation due to that behavior.
Depending on the position you're applying for, the questions themselves vary as hiring managers are attempting to reveal specific qualities important to the position. Questions typically revolve around central themes, including teamwork, client-relations, adaptability, time-management, motivation, communication, diversity, respect, leadership, and others.
Why are They Important for Job Seekers?
Knowing how to effectively provide sufficient answers to the recruiter's behavioral questions can give you a leg up on the competition and can relieve some of the pressure associated with interviewing. Since these types of questions are so common, learning the methodology behind what recruiters are looking for will dramatically improve your candidacy for the position.
Behavioral interview questions can easily be approached with the S.T.A.R. approach, referring to Situation, Task, Action, and Result. When asked any behavioral question, remember the STAR system and begin by explaining the problem or situation, the task that needed to be completed to remedy the problem, what action you took in the interest of resolving the problem, and the results that came out of those actions.
10 Behavioral Interview Questions & Answers:
1. "Tell me about a time you had to go above and beyond to get the job done."
This question is trying to assess leadership skills and your willingness to take initiative to achieve strategic goals. Using the star system, begin by stating the situation and its circumstances, followed by what you thought needed to be done to meet your goal, the actions you took, and the ultimate result.
You can connect to the interviewer on a deeper level by answering with a situation you believe they likely can relate to. If you're interviewing with a hospital, avoid using situations in the, for example, restaurant industry.
2. "Which career accomplishment are you most proud of and why?"
This behavioral interview question offers insight into your character traits and skills as they relate to the position you're interviewing for. The interviewer draws conclusions about your background and core values from the accomplishment you choose to describe, the details you use in your description, and even elements as nuances as body language and your use of inflection.
When recounting your accomplishment, be sure to draw ties to the position your interviewing for. Point out the qualities, traits, or skills that most helped you achieve your accomplishment and explain how those apply to the job you want.
3. "Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a coworker and what you did to come to a resolution."
Companies employ a broad diversity of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it's not realistic to ask everyone to like everyone else. Disagreements arise all too frequently, so interviewers ask these questions to ensure that they're hiring someone who will work well with the team, despite potential issues that may arise.
This question aims to assess whether or not the you'll handle future conflicts like these professionally, so its important to portray yourself in the best light possible. Using the aforementioned S.T.A.R. format, you can easily prepare an answer, rather than having to come up with one on the fly. Simply explain the disagreement or issue, how you decided to resolve it, actions you took, and the end result.
Choose the instance wisely and avoid any that involve asking someone to settle it in the parking lot. As crazy as it sounds, its not a very professional approach to conflict resolution.
4. "Do you feel that your education has prepared you well for your career and how?"
With this question, employers are fishing for details about why you chose your education and/or university more than they care about the your program itself. They want to know what tangible, real-world connections you made, such as internships, assistantships, and residency programs.
To most effectively answer this question, think about the reasons your path has led to the interview. How have the practical experiences supplemented your academic studies in a way that makes you more effective at the position than the other candidates. At all costs, avoid answering with examples from college life that is… less than professional.
5. "Do you work well as part of a team?"
This question is one of the most common among all behavioral interview questions that you'll hear. Nearly every position works as part of a team in one capacity or another, making your ability to work effectively with others of very high importance.
Ask yourself what kind of team player they're looking for. Use your best judgement to determine what type of person they're looking for based on the job listing and all information you currently have about the company and position. If they're looking for someone to work in a collaborative environment, portray yourself as an "ideas" kind of teammate. Focus on problem-solving skills and your ability to argue the positives and negatives.
6. "Give me an example of a time you had to deal with an upset or otherwise unhappy customer/patient. What was the problem and how did you manage the situation?"
This is another conflict resolution question that's a pretty common behavioral interview question. The employer wants to know how you manage conflict with their clientele or customers to ensure that they maintain good relationships with them in the future. Simply choose an example in which you managed a situation and resolved in professionally without allowing the interaction to become personal.
Rather than using one of those examples where you just sat the phone down and let them rant until they finally hung up, choose a story in which you took the proper professional steps. These can include escalating the conflict to your immediate supervisor, firmly reinforcing company policy on the conflict, or any other step in which you adhered to the plan set in place by management to resolve things smoothly.
7. "Tell me about a time you stepped up to fill a position of leadership."
This is another very common question during an interview, particularly with large companies and organizations. This one's fairly straight forward in it's intent because it all really comes back to teamwork. Most recruiters, when asking this question, are hiring for positions that involve some sort of team management and they need someone that can effectively direct them to meet goals.
Choose an example where you were entrusted with a responsibility or put in a situation and you took it upon yourself to find a solution. These examples can can include situations involving layoffs, company morale, performance, or taking on extra work when things get too busy or when short-handed. This question can easily be tied back to the "going above and beyond" question.
8. "Describe a situation where you used persuasion to convince someone of your point of view."
Persuasion is a useful skill in practically all areas of business and tie in nicely with other skills, particularly problem solving and conflict management. Whether you're in management or sales, you've probably worked to convince someone that they'd be better off if they did things your way. Employers look for candidates with this skill that can increase revenue through sales, manage team members, resolve conflicts in human resources, and a myriad of other positions.
To effectively answer this question, consider an example where your skills of persuasion have greatly benefited your employer, project, or team in achieving a much-needed strategic goal.
9. "Tell me about a time when you had so many things you had to do and had to prioritize tasks effectively."
Many positions, particularly in healthcare, work on their feet for long hours and have task after task put in front of them. Its important to employers that their new hires be able to juggle multiple things at once and prioritize them by importance. This is more of a common sense question than any thing and should be easily answerable with a little preparation.
Use the S.T.A.R. method and choose an instance where you successfully managed a seemingly never-ending list of things required of you, what you did to keep track of things, what criteria you used to determine how urgent the task was, and how your actions led to the ideal outcome.
10. "Has anyone asked you to do something unethical? What did you do?"
This one is less common behavioral interview questions, but if you are faced with it, it means that the company you're applying to values ethics and the values that their individual employees hold. Avoid lashing out at the company, coworkers, or job by pointing out first that you understand that good people find themselves in bad situations all the time. Even better, if the situation is one that you were asked to do something, such as sell someone a vacation they definitely cannot afford or ignore fatal flaws with a product or service, and managed to turn the situation around.
This is a very open question. Take your time and scour your work experience for examples before deciding on one in particular. Choose the one that makes you look the most professional and able to handle any situation.
Interviewers use behavioral interview questions to assess whether or not you have the skills, experiences, and competencies required to fill the position you're interviewing for. Demonstrate those skills by researching the company and deciding on well-thought-out responses to common questions.
Above all else, show yourself in the best light, no matter what the question, by providing an example of a situation you handled highly professionally.
Best of luck at your next interview!