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A list of just 50 leading business pioneers is bound to demand brutal choices. Perhaps as brutal as the methods that some will have employed to warrant their place in this group.
But this is no homogeneous list. There are many ways to be such a pioneer. Certainly, everyone on the FT tally of 50 combines a fine business mind with energy and action — all have done something shockingly new, caught the wind of their times and effected significant change. But the list includes quite different types of innovation and distinct contexts of economic development.
Some exploited stable environments in clever ways. They identified formerly unseen sources of value or benefited from an active and developing nation state. Others seemed to thrive in the complete absence of stability, exploiting rapidly changing business environments and showing others how to adapt to them. The scale of such pioneers' contribution is evident in the endless flattery of imitation. It became normal to make cars on a production line, to go on package holidays abroad, to own a smartphone. Pioneers make the formerly invisible obvious.
They do so by operating in unstructured space. Across history, the age-old struggle between marauding nomads and static defensive farmers shows that innovation comes mostly from those who roam outside civilised space. Pouring westward across the Asian steppe, it was the nomadic Mongols and Huns who perfected mobile warfare and developed new forms of political order. Afterwards, of course, when the civilised wrote history, they claimed such innovations for themselves.
But it is in disordered territory that the pioneers really show their character. When the old is dead, when order has broken down, when the rules suddenly change or regulation is absent — this is when we see their almost pathological boldness and vision. Economic and political imperatives drive innovators to occupy and exploit empty space, like water surging on to a flat plain. Such places often lie beyond the reach of the state, as in the US frontier, or in the space left by the degeneration of states, as in post-Soviet Russia.
Before the international order of nation states came into being, tribal leaders and warlords ruled the world and drove its economic development. Though primitive in their social structures, with rigid hierarchies and brutal tactics, these warlords opened trade routes, transported knowledge between cultures and finally co-ordinated their actions in ways that put their nomadic past behind them. Once settled, they founded empires and states that were ordered, stable and civilised.
It is often said that business seeks a level playing field, but this is only when businesses feel the field is tilted against them. Genuine business pioneers are those who forge ahead over rough and pitted terrain, often cheating, borrowing and stealing, testing the rules and acting without morality. They are robbers who – almost by accident – change the world.
To exploit unexplored niches, pioneers must be idealistic, unrealistic and preferably also narcissistic. They must see the obstacles everyone sees and, quite unreasonably, imagine they can be overcome. They have an inner irritant that drives them beyond the status quo, rejects mere mimicry and conceives of the impossible. It is their inflated vision of their own capacities, their impatience with subordinates and their unbounded energy that makes them step forward from the ranks and risk the new. Charisma is what really marks them out.
The term "robber baron" was applied in the late 19th century to US businessmen who operated at the edge of the rule of law. They did this partly by influencing government and partly by finding ways to exploit labour and repress unionisation. Theirs was a space uninhibited by (adequate) regulation of monopolistic practices and they rushed in to fill it.
Such ruthlessness is familiar in the development of every civilisation. Examples can be found among Europe's past empire builders, or more recently among Russian oligarchs and Indian and Chinese entrepreneurs. Indeed, it is so familiar as to be almost a required part of the development of every culture. Even when charisma shades into hubris, arrogance and even brutality, as it so often does, nomadic pioneers are eventually civilised, their crimes forgotten and the world forever changed.
This shaping of history is being repeated constantly. Modern business pioneers, like those who preceded them, now operate against the backdrop of a general-purpose technology revolution. As with the arrival of the horse, steam and then oil, the internet offers ample room for outrageous innovation, the indulgence of narcissism and hubris, unrealistic visions of the future and the creation of a new normal. Today we live in "neo-medieval" times. Even now, warlords and nomadic pioneers are fashioning a world we cannot presently see.
Ricardo Blaug is author of 'How Power Corrupts: Cognition and Democracy in Organisations' and is an associate professor at the University of Westminster, specialising in political psychology and democracy
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Hotel Adler, Zürich
- Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi
- Collect nights
Hotel Adler, Zürichfrom $187
- Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
- Twin Room, City View
- Standard Single Room, City View
- Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View
- Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom
- Family Room
- Triple Room
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What's around Hotel Adler, Zürich
- In Old Town
- Bahnhofstrasse - 8 min walk
- Zurich Town Hall - 3 min walk
- Kunsthaus Zurich - 7 min walk
- ETH Zurich - 9 min walk
- Swiss National Museum - 9 min walk
- University of Zurich - 36 min walk
- Zoo Zurich - 37 min walk
Getting around
- Zurich (ZRH) - 15 min drive
- Zürich Hauptbahnhof - 8 min walk
- Zurich (ZLP-Zurich HB Rail Station) - 9 min walk
- Zurich Airport Station - 10 min drive
- Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station - 2 min walk
- Rathaus Tram Stop - 2 min walk
- Neumarkt Tram Stop - 5 min walk
- Airport drop-off service
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 52 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed *
- Restrictions apply *
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Airport drop off (available 24 hours) *
- No parking
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Free buffet breakfast daily
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- One meeting room
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Elevator
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Terrace
- English
- French
- German
- Portuguese
- Spanish
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
DiningSwiss Chuchi Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in regional cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Hotel Adler, Zürich's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Adler Zurich
- Hotel Adler Zürich
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- Adler Zurich
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For details on pet restrictions, contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check-in or check-out:
- A tax is imposed by the city: CHF 2.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for CHF 45.0 per day
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CHF 15 per pet, per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of CHF 35 per vehicle
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
Recent reviews
Superb 9.0 From 603 reviews
The place was in a good location but the street gets quite noisy at night, the breakfast was overrated, and our tub was quite stained and dirty and the duvet cover kept coming off to expose the under cover which hadn't been washed.
I was surprised to find mold in the bathtub and a bathtub that didn't drain. Staff responded and cleaned but the drainage couldn't be repaired quickly so I was stuck with that room. They were very courteous and apologetic about the situation, even leaving me a large chocolate bar for my troubles. Still... my assumption that Swiss=clean was obviously unrealistic.
Very convenient, centrally located and lively.
Very nice stay at Hotel Adler. Clean,comfortable room in the heart of the Zurich old town. Staff was friendly and professional, and the breakfast was excellent. It was an easy walk to main train station. I highly recommend Hotel Adler.
Friendly service, nice amenities, excellent location!
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The owners of Schaller's Pump in Bridgeport, the oldest tavern in Chicago, have closed for good because of soaring property taxes. | Cook County Assessor
Chicago's oldest bar, in business since 1881, closed Saturday night for good, after its owners could no longer afford to pay property taxes on its building.
Schaller's Pump, 3714 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport faces a $6,100-plus property tax bill, up from zero.
The Chicago Sun-Times first reported the closing.
Jack Schaller, the bar's longtime manager and owner, died in May 2016 at age 92. He owned the two story building that housed the bar, an apartment upstairs where he once lived and two adjacent parking lots, but had a senior property tax exemption that meant his bill was zero.
When Schaller died, the new bar owner-- his daughter Kim Shinnick-- lost that exemption and this year will have to pay property taxes.
It received exemptions and a "senior freeze" over the past four year that allowed Schaller to avoid at least $25,000 in property taxes. According to the assessor, its special deal saved the bar $6,129 in property taxes in 2015 and $6,077 in 2014.
The Cook County Treasurer reports Schaller's is paying zero in property taxes for 2016-- due this year-- as well. The property's owner is still listed as "Jack Schaller."
According to the Cook County Assessor, 3714 S. Halsted is worth $334,450.
Filings with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds show a $1.060 million mortgage filed against the property in 2007, but it was paid off in 2014.
Done in by the Daleys
Schaller's is located directly across the street from the 11th Ward Regular Democratic Party Organization headquarters, home to the machine that spawned Chicago mayors, Richard J. Daley (1955-1976) and Richard M. Daley (1989-2011).
The Schallers themselves were steady Daley supporters. But the Daleys, while patrons of Schaller's Pump, were steady enemies of alcohol and neighborhood taverns in general; both worked to enact policies that would make it harder for them to survive.
And the policies worked: Chicago once had more than 10,000 taverns. Today it has fewer than 1,200.
A City of Chicago Tavern License today costs $4,400 per year; $6,160 if you want to also have an outdoor patio and $10,400 if you want the "additional privilege" of remaining open late night-- until 4:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and until 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.
To sell liquor, a state license with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is also required. That currently costs $750.
A search of the ILCC license database on its web site on Sunday found no active state liquor license for Schaller's Pump.
A storied history
Schaller's Pump originated as a "The Pump," a bar and restaurant next to a brewery.
It was founded by George Schaller, Sr..
When brewer Joseph Junk died in 1884, he left his 30 year-old wife, Magdalena, with six small children and a beer brewing facility he had built at 3700 S. Halsted, next door to today's Schaller's. She'd run the company successfully, becoming one of Chicago's most famous female entrepreneurs before going bankrupt in 1911.
German-born Chicago bar owner-turned-liquor wholesaler Frank Hinkamp took over. Junk's facility became South Side Brewing Co.
George Schaller was Hinkamp's business partner.
During prohibition, in 1919, the company changed its name to "South Side Ice & Beverage" Company, purporting to no longer sell alcohol.
George Schaller, Jr., the founder's son and Jack Schaller's father, was arrested in 1921 for allegedly making beer at the facility, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.
In Nov. 1929, a book salesman was arrested at Schaller's and fined $25 for posing as a police officer to get a free meal. A Chicago Tribune report said he laid on the floor and refused to leave until they let him finish his steak.
In Oct. 1934, bandits tried to rob Schaller's but were thwarted by a patron who was a Cook County Sheriff's Deputy. It resulted in a "gun battle" in which the deputy and one of the gunmen were shot, according to published reports. Both later died of their wounds.
Hinkamp would later change the brewery's name to Ambrosia Brewing Company; it became known as the maker of Nectar brand beer.
His son ran Richard J. Daley's first campaign committees out of the brewery offices.
In Nov. 1978, while campaigning for re-election, Republican Governor Jim Thompson stopped by Schaller's during an impromptu visit to Bridgeport. According to a Chicago Tribune report, "he was greeted by Bill Veeck, the White Sox owner, who bought a round for the house" before Thompson "led the bar in singing happy birthday for a reporter who was following him on the campaign trail."
Thompson lost Bridgeport, but would win handily.
Daley, Lynch & Schaller
Jack Schaller's brother, the late George J. Schaller, went to DePaul Law School rather than to work at the family bar, founded by their grandfather.
After serving in World War II, George Schaller joined Richard J. Daley's law firm as a clerk while finishing law school. He later became associate partner in Daley, Lynch & Schaller, along with Daley and William J. Lynch, who served as a Democrat state senator before becoming a federal judge.
Mayor Richard M. Daley also worked for Daley, Lynch & Schaller before entering politics.
In 1977, famed then-Chicago Daily News reporter Mike Royko reported that George Schaller and Lynch were secret, silent majority partners in Airline Canteen Corp., which was grossing some $3.5 million per year ($14 million in 2017 dollars) thanks to an "exclusive city concessions contract at O'Hare International Airport."
Royko's report said that shortly after Daley left their firm to become mayor in 1955, entrepreneur William J. Henely hired Lynch and George Schaller to represent him in his efforts to obtain the concessions contract. He was told the contract "could be arranged-- but the price would be a partnership. Henely agreed."
Airline Canteen received a 10-year contract in 1962; the contract was renegotiated in 1972 by Daley's son, Michael, who had joined Lynch and George Schaller's law firm, Royko wrote.
Lynch died in 1976 and left $620,000 ($2.67 million) to George Schaller, according to the report.
George Schaller, who eventually left Bridgeport for Beverly and west suburban Riverside, and later north suburban Northbrook, was elected as a Cook County judge in 1970 and retired in 1981, at age 60, citing the job's "low pay." He died in 1996.


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By Marie McNary
Are you ready to start May celebrating our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? I sure am!
This month as we study and learn more about the Church Year, I want to take us to the Treasury of Daily Prayer. This book is a daily devotional resource written around the Christian Church Year. (In case you missed it, this site just had a post walking you through the book. Dust off your copy (or head over to CPH and buy one or borrow a copy from your Church library) and get a great overview of each day we celebrate this month.
May 1: St. Philip and St. James, Apostles
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 1292
What we plan to do: Philip posed the question to Jesus about where to buy the bread and feed the five thousand. We are reading the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and having a special dinner of grilled fish & homemade bread.
May 2: Athanasius of Alexandria, Pastor and Confessor
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 1292-93 The Athanasian Creed was not composed by Athanasius, but is named in his honor because it confesses the doctrinal orthodoxy he championed throughout his life.
What we plan to do: Read the Athanasian Creed together from the Hymnal.
May 3: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 265-268 Want to read how a fellow LCMS family celebrated Easter?
May 4: Friedrich Wyneken, Pastor and Missionary
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 1293-1294 Learn more about Friedrich Wyneken.
May 5: Frederick the Wise, Christian Ruler
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 1294-1295 Check out the new book about Frederick the Wise and why he risked his realm to protect Martin Luther.
May 7: C. F. W. Walther
Theologian Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 1295-1296 Read a little more about C.F.W. Walther. Issues, Etc. has many great podcasts where Walther is addressed.
May 9: Job
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 1296 Read the book of Job in the Bible. (Or at least skim through the 42 chapters. Remind yourself about Job's faith, how he was tested, what he endured, and how he responded. Use this as a chance to reflect on how we handle trials and temptations in our life. Do we try to fix the problem ourselves, or do we put it in the hands of the one true God?)
May 10: Sixth Sunday of Easter Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 286-289 This family celebrated the season of Easter with cakes – Yum! Read the book of Esther in the Bible.
May 11: Cyril and Methodius, Missionaries to the Slavs
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 1296-1297 Read about Cyril and Methodius here.
May 14: Ascension of our Lord
Read Acts 1:1-11 from the Bible. Ways to celebrate Ascension Day (Jesus's Coronation Day) with your family.
May 17: Seventh Sunday of Easter
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 307-310 Because you can never have too many books
May 21: Emperor Constantine, Christian Ruler, and Helena, Mother of Constantine
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Pages 364-365 & 1297-1298 Read more about Constantine here.
May 24: Esther Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 373 & 1289
Ideas for commemorating Esther in your home.
May 24: Day of Pentecost
Read more about Pentecost here and ways to celebrate with your family.
May 25: Bede the Venerable, Theologian
Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 376 & 1299 Read more about Bede the Venerable here.
May 31: The Visitation Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 393, 1299-1300
The Holy Trinity
Please share with us in the comments how you and your family are celebrating the church year. Have a wonderful May celebrating our Lord and Savior in all that we say and do.


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Namibia dollar to remain pegged to South African Rand
Thursday, 13. April 2017 - 8:53
President Hage Geingob says there is no reason to delink Namibia's currency from the South African Rand at the moment.
Calls have been made from various quarters of society to delink the Namibian dollar from the South African rand because of economic instability experienced by the country's southern neighbour.
The rand has plunged to new lows, following South Africa's downgrading to junk status.


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Color plays a huge role in our modeling and setting the location of our layouts. There are debates over the right paint color for freight cars, colors to use for structures, and just about everything else associated with modeling. However, the colors we use in our scenery are not often debated, but are up to the modeler to decide what looks best for their location.
As I close in on it being time to lay track and get it ballasted on my layout module, I was looking for ballast appropriate to the Yosemite Valley, and I recalled a conversation that I'd had with Jack Burgess about ballast while on one of the YV historical society weekend hikes, and my recollection was that the YV had gotten a good deal of their ballast out of the Merced River as crushed river rock. Without checking that recollection against anything, I set off and ordered a sample of crushed rock ballast from Superior Scenics of their "Western Blend" ballast in a few sizes. The product arrived about a week later, and I really like the mixture of colors as it looks like the shales and rock that I recall from visits to the area. Lots of browns and reds mixed into some yellow and gray.
Then I decided to check my sources and the Yosemite Valley email group at groups.io. Some quick searching brought me some information that contradicted my recollections of the conversation, and sent me hunting in my own photos of the area for a different set of colors. Here's what I found:
"Initially (but I don't for how long), the ballast came from gravel pits on
the Merced River near Snelling/Merced Falls; I doubt that that gravel was
crushed. That would make it the typical gray of granite although it wasn't
the high-quality crushed granite used by the Class 1s."
The above photo is from a YV group trip several years ago along the former right of way. In the river you can see a huge deposit of granite, which has the tones described in the documentation.
With that, I went back to Superior Scenics and ordered their Salt & Pepper blend. That arrived this last week, and is an excellent match to my own photo and the description of the ballast as gravel and the photo I took in the Merced River.
The Western Blend will still be put to good use. As I said it's a good match to the colors of the earth and shales in the area, and as I go along, I'll mix a little of it into my scenery here and there to convey the right colors of the rocks found along the YV.
Most of the scenery materials that I want to work with at least on this first section of railroad are actually here. I'm waiting on one delivery, a little be warmer and dryer weather, and then it'll be time to lay track and make mud. Scenery is not long off, which I'm excited about. It's time for the ground on the first module to stop being pink and start looking like earth.
What did I learn? Don't rush, check sources first and don't rely on my recollection of conversations.


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Our normal services are as follows, but are not taking place at present owing to Covid-19.
8.15: Holy Communion
10:30: Family Worship, communion twice a month
6:00: Evening Service, communion twice a month
10.00: Holy Communion
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CUYLM was fortunate enough to have four of its committee members attend the CUNextGEN Intensive as part of the National Credit Union Conference in Toronto that took place April 29-May 1.
The CUNextGen started early Sunday morning at 7 am with breakfast and registration. Attendees were assigned to tables with 6-7 other young leaders from across the country. Megan Mitchell facilitated a workshop labelled "The Art of the Possible", which was designed to teach us how to increase our creative influence and effectiveness! Megan tasked each table with their own question where Young Leaders spent the remainder of the day using the "FourSight Framework" as a process to follow and ultimately come up with a solution to the question given at the beginning of the day. It was great to learn about the 4-step process, then to put it altogether:
- Clarify-Identifying the Challenge
- Ideate-Generating Ideas
- Develop-Turning Ideas into Solutions
- Implement-Making it Happen
Each group was tasked to use the "FourSight Framework" to come up with a solution to the question they had been assigned, and then presented the solution to the rest of the group on Day 2. Given the short amount of time to prepare for the presentations, it was amazing to see what each group came up with as a final product! It definitely goes to show how passionate and creative our Young Leaders are from across the country.
At the end of day 1, we had the opportunity to take part in a "Human Library". Each of us had the opportunity to pre-select five industry leaders who we wanted to learn more about – with a rotation every 20 minutes. It was interesting to hear their ideas and perspectives on all the ongoing opportunities the CU system is facing. Some of the questions asked were:
- How is your credit union dealing with the notion that CU's are turning into banks?
- How do you see the CU System in 5 years?
- What has your career path looked like to get to where you are today?
Over the course of the 2 days, we had many chances to network with other Young Leaders and meet people from all across the country. It was a fantastic experience to connect with people and to share perspectives and ideas.
Overall, this experience made you realize that every credit union has its challenges, and there are so many bright minds within the CU System. It was exciting to see how many people are so passionate about helping members with their finances, and ultimately want to provide them with the best service possible. It was mind-blowing and exciting to see the BIG ideas that so many of these young leaders have. It makes you us feel good about going back to our individual CUs and getting more involved to make a greater impact.
CUYLM is offering a similar workshop on May 17, as our annual "Think Tank". We encourage all Young Leaders to get involved and be part of the future of the CU System.
2018 CUYLM Committee Members,


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Take a Tulum Tour From Cancun!
There is so much to do in Cancun that it can be a bit overwhelming to plan activities to make the most of every day of your vacation. One of the Cancun tours that you MUST do is a trip to the Tulum Mayan ruins, because if there are two elements that any trip needs they are culture and spectacular photos, right?
A Tulum tour will allow you to learn all about the ancient Mayan civilization, and bonus, this archaeological site has panoramic views that will knock you out!
A bit of history about Tulum
In their travels around the area around the year 1840, the explorers Catherwood and Stephens gave this site the name of "Tulum", which in its translation from Mayan to Spanish means "wall". Long before that, the ancient Mayans knew this city as "Zamá," which means "dawn."
Tulum was one of the most important points for trade and communication of the ancient Mayans for its perfect location on the shores of the Caribbean Sea and for being a necessary stop on the maritime route to the north of the Peninsula. Tulum was the starting point for several commercial land routes as well, due to its proximity to other urban centers in the area.
Why visit Tulum?
The ruins of Tulum are just over 80 kilometers from Cancun and just under 40 kilometers from Playa del Carmen, which makes it a very accessible option for a quick day trip from both of these popular destinations.
The ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum are set on a cliff 12 meters above sea level and has exceptionally well preserved structures, so do not hesitate to bring your camera! For sure you will take more than one picture worthy of a postcard.
We highly recommend booking a tour to Tulum that includes an experienced guide who will show you how each of the temples of this archaeological site reveals fascinating facts about the ancient Mayan civilization. Do not hesitate to ask your guide any questions you may have!
Tips for visiting Tulum
A pair of comfortable shoes is essential for walking on the tour to Tulum, as you will cross a somewhat irregular terrain. Those cute sandals or heels may look very nice, but it is best to leave them for another time.Wear lightweight cotton clothes, the heat and humidity can be intense! Bring biodegradable sunscreen and dark glasses. Avoid bringing heavy backpacks or bags with you. You only need a bottle of water and a light snack. If you want to take a dip in the turquoise sea that caresses the beach just in front of the Tulum archaeological site, be sure to bring your swimsuit and a light towel.
Tulum PLUS many other adventures
Tulum is a relatively small archaeological site and is very close to other interesting Cancun attractions which makes it very easy to combine a tour to Tulum with other activities in Riviera Maya, such as a tour of the archaeological site of Cobá or an adventure of snorkeling in the Aktun Chen underground cenote. Another popular option is to visit Tulum and Playa del Carmen, which will allow you to contrast the pre-hispanic past of the ruins of Tulum with the vibrant day to day of the most "trendy" destination of the Mexican Caribbean, the 5th Avenue of "Playa" .
You'll want to fill your days with fun in Cancun and Riviera Maya, visit Xel Ha, Xcaret and other Cancun theme parks; At the end of the day, the most valuable part of any adventure are the adventures and experiences that we will remember forever.
Be sure to put a Tulum tour on the top of your list of "Things to do in Cancun". It would be a shame to have traveled from so far without being close to the immense historical legacy of the ancient Mayans! Or at least have taken a selfie with one of the Mayan temples and the stunning Caribbean Sea behind you.


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MAFS 2019 Episode 24 Recap: Drunk & Dangerous
It's another boozy night of dinner, drinks and dangerous behaviour. Catch up on a brand new season of Married At First Sight with the recap to end all recaps.
Married At First Sight star Mike Gunner has finally confirmed the rumour that's plagued him throughout the series.
The theory that the bald groom has had a hairline tattooed onto his scalp gained traction from almost the first episode he appeared in — and we now know it's true.
Mike 10000% has scalp tattoos.— Drunk Logic (@drunk_logic) January 30, 2019
The front is so impeccably rounded and evenly distributed and yet so entirely uneven on top where it transitions.
Brilliant. #MAFS
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Does Mike his hair line tattooed onto his head. It's a thing. Explains his weird looking hair line #MAFS— Rampant Tracy 👠🍹💋 (@GiftsSewGood) January 30, 2019
MORE: Inside MAFS' awkward 'cheating' conversation
Mike was grilled on the rumour during an appearance on Nova's Fitzy and Wippa show this morning.
"Someone has rung us and told us that you've had the tattoo done on the top of your head," Fitzy told him.
Mike gave cagey responses to begin with, but eventually conceded he'd undergone the procedure, adding: "But how good do I look!"
After Fitzy — who's also bald — joked that he'd look into doing it, Mike offered to help him out.
"I've got a great guy, I'll put you in touch," he told the radio host.
During the interview, Mike also spilled on his previous brush with reality TV stardom and recent speculation that at least half this year's cast of MAFS are paid actors.
"Another rumour that's going around — were you close to getting on Survivor?" Fitzy asked.
"I love Survivor, but I'm glad I never did it because I wouldn't have done MAFS," he replied. "A couple of years ago I threw my hat in the ring with Survivor and got close enough — but clearly they didn't choose me, and here we are."
Earlier this week, MAFS bosses were forced to deny claims they'd hired actors for this season, which has easily been the most explosive yet.
Sam Ball and Melissa Lucarelli have both appeared in small roles on Home And Away, while Susie Bradley and Billy Vincent have done commercials, and Dino Hira and Jessika Power actually appeared together in an ad for an optical company.
Even Mike has popped up in a scene from a movie this week — but he claimed it was just to help out a friend.
"A young student filmmaker mate of mine remade a scene from a film and he said, 'Mike, do you wanna throw your head on camera, and say some lines?" Mike told Fitzy and Wippa.
"I'm nobody's actor, I'm not an actor's shoelace, I did a little thing and people are jumping up and down about it saying we're all actors … Which we're not, I can guarantee."
Married At First Sight continues Sunday 7pm at Nine.


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CHICAGO (CBS) — Two weeks after American Airlines announced their opposition to an $8.5 billion plan to expand the terminals at O'Hare International Airport, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's office said it has reached an agreement to bring American on board.
The dispute with American had threatened to delay the plan to add dozens of gates at O'Hare. The City Council Aviation Committee was meeting Thursday morning to review the expansion plan.
Last month, American had accused the Emanuel administration of cutting a secret deal with United Airlines to give Chicago's hometown airline five extra gates as part of the expansion plan.
United said the agreement on five additional gates was no secret, and was made 18 months ago in response to a 2016 deal with the city to add five new American Airlines gates at O'Hare. Those gates are expected to open in April.
To settle the dispute over gates for United and American, the mayor's office said it has agreed to speed up construction of three shared gates that would be available to American and other airlines at O'Hare.
"This agreement is a watershed moment for Chicago, and it means we will create tens of thousands of jobs for Chicagoans from every part of the city, generate billions of dollars in economic development and strengthen our city's economy for generations," the mayor said in a statement. "O'Hare will compete with any airport in the world, and Chicago residents and visitors will have more options and a vastly superior traveling experience."
The mayor's office also provided statements from United and American praising the expansion agreement.
"This agreement not only gives O'Hare a competitive edge against other airports, but also ensures competition thrives between airlines, so that – in the end – customers win. We look forward to continue growing at O'Hare, which is already our busiest hub, and serving the City as one of the region's largest private sector employers," United CEO Oscar Munoz said.
"This landmark plan for a redeveloped O'Hare will transform the airport experience for travelers and allow American Airlines to continue to invest and grow in the city of Chicago," said American Airlines CEO Doug Parker. "We are strongly supportive of this agreement because it is what is best for the city of Chicago, our 9,300 Chicago team members and our customers."
The expansion deal would add dozens of gates at O'Hare by replacing Terminal 2 with a new Global Terminal with wider concourses, renovating the other three terminals, and adding two new satellite concourses.
The deal would be funded by higher fees charged to the major airlines. No taxpayer dollars would be used for the project.
The airlines' current 35-year lease at O'Hare is set to expire in May.
Under the proposed expansion plan, the number of gates at O'Hare would increase from 185 to 220, and 3.1 million square feet of new terminal space would be added – a 72 percent increase.
Construction would take eight years, with completion scheduled for 2026.


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Trying to fit into the market trends in your niche with a new set-up can be frustrating. But competitor analysis helps you expect the market trends and find out what is actually working in your industry Competitive analysis helps you with the planning and execution of the tasks to make sure you always stay ahead of your competitors.
However, keeping a close eye on your competitor is not enough!
Here, we have compiled a definitive guide plus a FREE Competitive Analysis template you can download and start working on for your E-commerce business. (Download Template).
What is Competitive Analysis?
Competitive analysis is a procedure of learning about your market competitors. It can be about a specific area like their website structure and SEO, a service offering or it can be about their overall Marketing Strategies.
Depending on what you are trying to do, The competitive analysis report can be broken down into two parts:
- High-Level Competitive Analysis
- Low-Level Competitive Analysis
Now let's take a closer look at both.
High-Level Competitive Analysis
In this analysis, your main goal is to take a zoomed out look at what your competitor is doing to differentiate themselves in the market from their competitors within the niche.
While doing a high-level analysis, Here are a few things you should consider looking into to make sure your competitor's position in the market.
- Who are their customers and their target audience
- What makes them and their product different from the rest
- Their key features and USP (Unique Selling Points)
- Their shipping process
- Their overall investment capital
Low-Level Competitor Analysis
The low-level analysis takes a little deeper look into the scenario. While doing this low-level competitor analysis, you should consider more specific elements of your competitor's business such as:
- Their Website Features
It may entail having a deep analysis of the website's structure and how it looks, what kind of images are used or even take a look at if they are using a search feature on their website or not.
- Elements that affect Customer Experience
What are they doing to enhance the customer experience, registration forms, card checkout process, their website usability and responsiveness across devices?
- Social Media Approach
Social media plays an important role in business and doing a social media audit on your competitors can tell you a lot about what they are doing. What channels do they use and how they connect with customers?
- Marketing Strategies
What are their marketing tactics? Are they using content marketing, email marketing or both and how they are implementing these strategies?
Why do Competitive analysis when in an E-commerce business
Whether you're new in the market or have already established a good hold on your market, this activity still plays an important role for your business. With E-commerce Platforms like Tibolli.Net, it's easy for anyone to set up an online e-commerce store in minutes which calls for new competition.
This activity makes sure you have all the information about your niche market and take actions so.
Particularly, it can help you with:
- Taking informed marketing decisions
- Identifying the industry and how others see it
- Defining your product prices
- Finding the market gap and ensuring you can do business in that gap
- Finding new ways to interact and engage with your customers
Performing this activity regularly and investing your time in it can really help your business stack up against the competitors and easily find new ways you can market as others have already done the hard work and you just have to find out what they have done.
Definitive Guide on How to Conduct Competitor Analysis
Now that you know what this analysis is all about and how it is going to help you grow your business, it is time to dive in.
Step 1 – Listing down your competitors
You should consider making a diverse list of 7 – 10 businesses that sell the same products or are in the same industry as yours. Remember to have a mixed list of competitors and also consider adding businesses that are new in the market along with experienced ones.
To start making the list, start with writing your targeted keywords or searching your industry on search engines like Google, Amazon, Bing or maybe your local business directories.
It's better to have a look at the competitive landscape that is not too small or too large. Having 10 or maybe 15 is a good place to start and then pick out the ones you want to analyze.
Step 2 – Making an Editable Spreadsheet
Once you have your list of competing businesses, it is time to put them on to a spreadsheet that can be edited over time as and when you want to add any new businesses in your list.
Now jot down the criteria and points that you want to compare for your analysis.
For example
- Product Price Range
- Offerings
- Website traffic
- Content used
- Engagements
- Indexed pages
- Or other things that you think are worth exploring
Step 3 – Identifying Primary and Secondary Competitors
Now you need to find how these businesses relate to yours and segment them accordingly
Generally, you can segment them in 3 categories
- Primary Competitors
- Secondary Competitors
- Tertiary Competitors
Primary competitors: These are the businesses you are directly competing with. Businesses that sell the same products as yours to the same audience are your direct competitors. In other words, the buyer can compare their product to one of yours.
For example, in the sports industry, Adidas and Nike are directly competing with each other.
Secondary Competitors: These are a little harder to find as you need to take a closer look at the industry. These businesses do not compete directly with each other. They offer the same product as yours but to a different audience. It may be because of a different business model.
For example, in the Automotive industry Rolls Royce and Toyota are secondary competitors. They both manufacture Luxury sedans but they are built for different audiences.
Tertiary Competitors: These businesses don't sell the exact products as you do but market to the same audience. These competitors offer products or services that can expand your product range or become potential partners. For example, a jewelry shop and a Gemstone vendor can be tertiary competitors.
Step 3 – Start Examining
Now, this may vary depending on what analysis you want to perform. But in general you would want to check the following:
Identify the Competitor's market positioning
While performing this analysis you should ask a few questions like:
What their customers are buying from them?
What makes their customers buy their best seller products?
What features do they highlight the most in their marketing campaign?
What makes them unique?
This kind of questions will help you identify how your competitors are positioning themselves in the market. This will later help you when you start to work on your market positioning.
To gather Maximum information about their market positioning, be sure to:
- Subscribe to their newsletter to understand their business and how they are communicating with their audience.
- Follow their Blog to decide what kind of topics they are covering to attract customers.
- Following them on all social channels to get a feel on how they speak to their customers about their offers.
- Check out their physical product and see how it compares to yours in real life.
- Consider adding a product to your cart and abandon it to see how they are handling that and note down the language used by them in their follow-ups if any.
Compare the prices
Prices are going to play a huge role in a market with high competition and your pricing strategy defines where you stand in the market.
The best place to start with your pricing strategy is to analyze your competitors and study how they are pricing their products and then you design accordingly
You don't want to go too high that the customers won't buy from you or too low as you still want to run a profitable business.
Studying your competitor's pricing can help you a lot. There might be an opportunity where you can offer a product or service at a much cheaper price than others to fill the market gap.
Take a peek at their reviews to find opportunities
Reviews can tell a lot about your competition.
Take a close look at all the reviews on your competitor's website, blog, social media posts, and comments.
You will get to know where they lack and you may find a gap which you can fill in with your products or services.
Reviews and comments will also give you an idea about how client-centric your competitor is and decide if this is their strength or weakness you can work on.
Shipping Methods and Prices
Shipping is one of the biggest reasons for cart abandonment in an e-commerce business. You want to check out what shipping options your competitors are offering and how much they are charging for the shipping.
If you find a loophole in their process you must fill that and offer better shipping services at competitive prices to reduce cart abandonment.
Step 4 – Collect Data With tools
The good news is that in today's online world, there are tools designed specifically to keep an eye on your competitor with much more ease. They make the competitive analysis process a lot faster and easier.
When you grow you may opt for expensive options like Ahrefs, SEMrush or Alexa for detailed analysis.
But for this guide, we will stick to some of the few tools that can give you a good report on where your competition standing.
This tool offers some great insight into your competitor's website positioning. The free reports offered by this tool are enough to see where your competitors are investing in their marketing efforts and how much they are getting from different channels.
Similarweb can also find more similar businesses that you might want to add in your list to analyze later.
This is a great tool that can fetch out a complete picture of your competitors' email marketing campaigns. It provides valuable insights on their tag line tactics and mail frequency.
Take a manual look at social media profiles and find the most liked content that your competitors are working on. Just add the competitor's domain and it will show you the top performing content created by them and how much engagement and shares it got over time. You can then reproduce and improve the content for your audience.
Google Alerts
Setting up Google alerts will keep you updated with your competitors' input against your targeted keywords. You should also set up Google trends for the industry to keep up with the trends and finding opportunities.
Facebook Audience Insights
Access the Facebook Audience insights through your Facebook to know more about the size of your audience on the largest social media network in the world.
These tools will help you understand the competition and find more opportunities in the industry to tap into and grow your business.
Competitive Analysis Template – Download for FREE


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Bathroom 2:
52 sq/ft width 6' x depth 8' 8"
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145 sq/ft width 11' 8" x depth 12' 6"
Bedroom 4 Closet:
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Bonus Room - Unfinished:
252 sq/ft width 21' x depth 12'
Breakfast Room:
112 sq/ft width 11' 8" x depth 9' 8"
Coat Closet:
10 sq/ft width 5' x depth 2'
Dining Room:
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372 sq/ft width 18' 4" x depth 20' 4"
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7 sq/ft width 2' 2" x depth 3' 6"
Master Bathroom:
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Master Bedroom:
240 sq/ft width 16' x depth 15'
Master Closet:
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Porch - Front:
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167 sq/ft width 18' x depth 9' 4"
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Guidebook for Visits of Condolence in Afghanistan
Uṣūlnāmah-'i ta'ziyahʹdāri dar Afghānistān (Guidebook for visits of condolence in Afghanistan) is a short tract consisting of 13 injunctions concerning public mourning in Afghanistan, particularly with regard to visits of condolence. The tone of the text is largely proscriptive. It prohibits repeated visits to the survivors of the deceased, and requires that such visits occur in a three-day period following the death of the person being mourned. Also included are injunctions against excessive displays of grief and condolence visits by young women in cases when the deceased is not a woman or a close male relative. The text is presented in the two principal languages of Afghanistan, Pushto and Dari, in side-by-side columns. The book was published in 300 copies on April 9, 1939, corresponding to the early reign of Mohammed Zahir Shah (reigned 1933–73). Uṣūlnāmah-'i ta'ziyahʹdāri dar Afghānistān is important in offering a rare look at the intrusion of the rapidly modernizing Afghan state into areas that previously would have been the exclusive domain of religion and traditional belief systems.
Title in Original Language
اصولنامه تعزیه داری در افغانستان
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7 pages ; 25 centimeters
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Add to your collection with a Tapestry Throw from The Northwest Company featuring the Warner Bros' Harry Potter, Marauder's Map design. Each throw can be used as a soft and warm blanket, or as a beautiful wall tapestry. Featuring colorful frayed edges and vibrant details, the tapestry will make a great gift for a loved one or a perfect addition to your home or office.
Let your Potter out by displaying this Marauder's Map Rug proudly on your living room or dorm room floor.


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Regardless of the method used to enter the Sweepstakes, either via Enrollment or AMOE the maximum number of entries allowed during the Sweepstakes is one (1) per Entrant. Any attempt by any Entrant to obtain more than the stated number of entries by using multiple/different email addresses, telephone numbers, identities, and/or any other methods, will void that Entrant's entries and that Entrant may be disqualified from the Sweepstakes. In the event of uncertainty as to the identity of an Entrant entering via the Enrollment Entry method, the Entrant will be deemed to be the first named person of the Merrick Bank account associated with the Online Paperless Statements service.
WINNING: On or about June 10, 2019, one (1) grand prize winner ("Grand Prize Winner") and seventy five (75) first prize winners (each a "First Prize Winner") will be selected in a random drawing conducted under the supervision of the Independent Administrator, whose decisions are based on their sole discretion and interpretation of these Official Rules, and are final and binding in all respects. Odds of winning depend upon the total number of entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.
Grand Prize: One (1) grand prize of a 2019 Vespa Primavera 150 (the "Grand Prize"), having an approximate retail value ("ARV") not exceeding $7,500 (inclusive of tax, title, license and registration) will be awarded to the Grand Prize Winner. Vehicle, color, options and accessories are to be determined at the sole discretion of the Sponsor. Grand Prize Winner must have and provide a valid U.S. Driver's License and provide proof of Insurance Coverage (Comprehensive or Liability) at time of delivery. Grand Prize winner will be solely responsible for any applicable tax, registration, license, title and insurance fees, and any other expenses not listed herein related to the acceptance and use of the Grand Prize that exceeds $7,500. Sponsor does not make, nor is Sponsor in any manner responsible or liable for any warranty, representation or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the Grand Prize, including but not limited to its quality, fitness for purpose or mechanical condition; the only representation/warranty/guarantee that may be provided relative to the Grand Prize, if any, are those of the manufacturer and/or dealer. Grand Prize Winner is required to comply with any and all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations including, but not limited to licensing and insurance requirements. The value of the Grand Prize is taxable as income. Any difference between stated ARV and actual value will not be awarded. Total ARV of the Grand Prize cannot exceed $7,500. Grand Prize winner will be solely responsible for any additional value exceeding these limits.
Grand Prize winner may opt in writing for a $5,600 cash alternative (the "Cash Prize Package") in lieu of the Grand Prize.
Names of prize manufacturers are used solely for the purpose of identification of the prize. No endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or approval by Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. for this Sweepstakes is intended or implied.
Total approximate retail value ("ARV") of the Grand Prize is $7,500.
First Prizes: Seventy five (75) first prizes of a $500 statement credit will be awarded to the First Prize Winner's Merrick Bank account (the "First Prize"). The ARV of each First Prize is $500. If the First Prize Winner does not have a Merrick Bank Account, the Prize of $500 will be awarded to the First Prize Winner in the form of a check.
If a prize winner is a business entity, the prize will be awarded to the business entity. If the Grand Prize Winner (who has selected the Cash Prize Package) or First Prize Winner has a Merrick Bank Account that is past due but not charged off ("charged off" means the account has been classified as uncollectible by the Sponsor's policy, under applicable banking regulations), the Grand Prize (if the Grand Prize Winner selected the Cash Prize Package) or First Prize will be used to bring the Merrick Bank Account current and any remaining amount will be awarded in the form of a check (Grand Prize Winner) or a statement credit (First Prize Winner). If a prize winner has a Merrick Bank Account that is charged off, ("charged off" means the account has been classified as uncollectible by the Sponsor's policy under applicable banking regulations), the respective prize winner will be disqualified. An alternate prize winner will be selected if the prize winner is disqualified.
Total ARV of all prizes to be awarded is $45,000.
PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Limit of one (1) prize per Entrant. Sponsor will determine all details of a prize in their sole discretion. No prize substitution, except at Sponsor's sole discretion or as otherwise provided herein. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a prize becomes unavailable due to reasons beyond the control of the Sponsor; provided no such substitute prize shall be from Sponsor without its prior written consent. Prizes are not transferable prior to award. No more than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded. Each prize winner consents to Sponsor's use of his/her name, likeness, biographical information, image, and/or voice and other indicia of persona for purposes of advertising, promotion, and publicity in any and all media now or hereafter known, throughout the world in perpetuity, without additional compensation, notification, permission or approval (TN residents will not be required to sign a publicity release as a condition of winning a prize).
FIRST PRIZE CLAIMS: First Prize Winners will receive their prize via statement credit (if the First Prize Winner has a Merrick Bank account) or via check (if the First Prize Winner does not have a Merrick Bank account) within 4 to 6 weeks following the drawing. If the First Prize is returned as undeliverable, or if a First Prize Winner is found to be ineligible, or if he/she does not comply with the Official Rules, the First Prize Winner will be disqualified and the prize will be forfeited and an alternate First Prize Winner will be selected from the remaining winning and non-winning eligible entries received during the Sweepstakes Period.
GRAND PRIZE CLAIM: Potential Grand Prize Winner will be notified via email on or about June 12, 2019(the "Notification"). Except where prohibited, potential Grand Prize Winner will be required to sign and return to the Independent Administrator, within the date and/or time indicated in the Notification an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and Public Release Form and an IRS W-9 form (collectively the "Paperwork") in order to claim the Grand Prize. If the potential Grand Prize Winner fails to return the Paperwork within that time frame, is found to be ineligible, does not comply with these Official Rules, or if the Notification is returned as undeliverable, then the potential Grand Prize Winner will be disqualified and an alternate Grand Prize Winner will be selected from among the remaining non-winning eligible entries received, time permitting. All federal, state, and local or other tax liabilities (including income taxes) arising from the acceptance of the Grand Prize will be the sole responsibility of the Grand Prize Winner. The value associated with the Grand Prize may be taxable as income and the Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for any taxes, including, but not limited to all applicable federal, state, and local taxes that become due with respect to the value of the Grand Prize. The Sponsor must report the value of the Grand Prize to the Internal Revenue Service in the year the Grand Prize is received by the Grand Prize Winner and will be reported to the Grand Prize Winner and the Internal Revenue Service in the form of a 1099 form. If the Grand Prize Winner selected the Cash Prize Package the Cash Prize Package will be awarded as outlined in the "FIRST PRIZE CLAIMS" section above.
SWEEPSTAKES CONDITIONS: This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating, Entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and waive any right to claim ambiguity in the Sweepstakes or these Official Rules. Sweepstakes Entities are not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, undeliverable, illegible, or incomplete entries, whether due to system errors or failures, faulty transmissions or other telecommunications malfunctions, entries not received resulting from any hardware or software failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, failed, incomplete or garbled computer or telephone transmissions, typographical or system errors and failures, faulty transmissions, technical malfunctions, or otherwise. Sponsor may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said Entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other Entrants, Sponsor, or Sweepstakes Entities. If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not able to be conducted as planned, including, but not limited to, by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud or any other causes beyond the reasonable control of Sponsor or the Sweepstakes Administrator which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Sweepstakes, then Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes and randomly draw from those entries received up to the cancellation/suspension date. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSORS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY'S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
Disputes: Entrant agrees that: (i) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, other than the administration of the Sweepstakes or the determination of prize winners shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by the United States District Court for the District of Utah or the appropriate Utah State Court; (ii) any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes but in no event attorneys' fees; and (iii) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses, and any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Utah, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of law rules (whether of the State of Utah or any other jurisdiction), which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Utah.
NO LIABILITY: By entering, Entrants and prize winners agree to comply with all Official Rules, as stated and agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Sweepstakes Entities and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from and against any claims made by prize winners, Entrants, or any other third parties, related in any way to the operation of this Sweepstakes as well as any other claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse or use of any prize or participation in any Sweepstakes-related activity or participation in this Sweepstakes.
ENTRANTS PERSONAL INFORMATION: Information collected from Entrants is subject to Sponsor's privacy policy, located at https://www.merrickbank.com/privacy-notices/.
WINNER'S LIST REQUEST: For a list of major prize winners, please submit a self-addressed, stamped envelope by July 10, 2019 to "goPaperless & Go" Winners List Request, PO Box 10505, Rochester, NY 14610. A copy of these Official Rules may also be obtained at the Website during the Sweepstakes.
SPONSOR: Merrick Bank, PO Box 5000, Draper, UT 84020.
This Sweepstakes shall not be published without the written permission of the Sponsor.
*NO ENROLLMENT NECESSARY. Ends 6/6/19. Must be 18 years or older and a resident of the 50 United States or District of Columbia to enter. Subject to Official Rules available at www.merrickbank.com/paperless. Void Where Prohibited. Name of prize manufacturer is used solely for the purpose of identification of the prize. No endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or approval from Piaggio Group Americas, Inc. for this Promotion is intended or implied.


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7 Fun Tax Facts for Tax Day (April 17th)
April 2, 2019 | By Mason Roberts
As you get ready to file your taxes this year, it's important to remember that you're not the only one who's suffering through this annual process.
Everybody pays taxes in one way or another and it seems as though the more money you make, the more the government wants to take. But believe it or not, there's actually some truth to that.
Fun Facts on Tax
There's probably a number of fun and interesting facts you probably didn't know about the taxes you're paying. Here are 7 fun tax facts to know for Tax Day
Render Unto Caesar
As you might know, many of the modern English words we use today originate from Latin, a much older language used in ancient Rome and throughout the Roman Empire. So it comes as no surprise that the word "tax" was actually derived from the Latin word "taxo," which translates to "I estimate."
Code of Biblical Proportions
The Bible contains about 800,000 words. The Federal Tax Code has about 4 million.
Snitches Get Riches
If somebody reports their employer for tax evasion in the United States, that individual could stand to receive a whopping 30% of the total amount recovered by the Internal Revenue Service.
Light Reading
You might say that the early 20th century was a simpler time, at least for Congress. Back in 1913, the federal tax code was contained within a mere 400-page document, a long yet manageable read. But by 2010, so much had been added to the tax code that it now spans across 70,000 pages.
Lax on Tax
In 2012, almost half (47%) of all Americans did not pay any federal income tax. Five years prior in 2007, before the nationwide recession, 40% of American households didn't even owe a federal income tax.
Working for the Man
In 2009, the average amount of work days you would have to put in just to pay your taxes for the year was 103.
Know Your Worth, Then Add Tax
The United States has what's known as a progressive tax system. This basically means that the more money an individual makes, the more they are required to pay in taxes.
How Could Title Loans Help You This Tax Day
If your financial struggles have you in a bind, a solid tax return could help you get through it. But what if you don't get back as much this year? What if it turns out you owed more to the government than you thought? If this ends up being the case, you could explore title loans for fast financial relief.
If you're a vehicle owner, then you could put up to $15,000 in same-day cash in your pockets today. That could prove rather handy, especially when the average tax return takes anywhere from three to eight weeks to hit your bank account.


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Android File Transfer Mac "Could not connect to device"
I have installed Android File Transfer on my Mac but, although it recognizes when the phone is connected and auto-starts, I get the error message "Could not connect to device. Try connecting or restarting your device."
Connecting doesn't work (it's already connected but disconnecting and reconnecting doesn't either) and nor does restarting.
Has anyone got this to work on their S6?
Had the same problem and spent quite a bit of time trying to fix it? While transferring files between your computer and Android device via USB, Android File Transfer is definitely your first choice. It allows you to browse and transfer photos, music and other files between your Mac computer and your Android device with a USB cable.
It seems that you're not the first person who came across issues Android File Transfer not connecting or recognizing device. Plugged your Galaxy s6 in order to transfer a bunch of files, but encountered the error message as below:
Android File Transfer Cannot Access Device Storage
Can't access device storage. If your device's screen is locked, disconnect its USB cable, unlock your screen, and then reconnect the USB cable.
Android File Transfer Mac Could Not Connect to Device
No Android device found Please connect your Android device with a USB cable to get started.
I know it's frustrating when something should work but doesn't. Don't be so upset. Let's focus on the Android File Transfer not working problem and give you several handful solutions to get the issues fixed.
Troubleshooting Android File Transfer Mac
There are several reasons when you're having trouble transferring Android files through USB.
- USB cable doesn't support file transfer
- Device not set up to accept files via USB
- You have Samsung's Kies file transfer installed
- Your micro USB port is broken (sorry, can't help you with that one)
How to Fix Android File Transfer Mac Issues?
Part 1. Test USB cable and port
- Try a different USB cable. Not all USB cables can transfer files.
- Test the mini-USB port on your device by connecting your device to a different computer.
- Test the USB port on your computer by connecting a camera or other device with USB.
Part 2. Enable file transfer on your Android device
Enable USB file transfer to ensure that transferring files to your Android device is even possible.
To turn on USB debugging mode on your device, go to "Settings" > "Storage" > Tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of your screen > "USB computer connection" > Tick the box next to "Media device (MTP)".
The solution to the problem on Android Marshmallow 6.0
- Go to Settings > About Phone > press on Build Number repeatedly until the pop-up appears
- Back to Settings > Developer Options > Enable USB debugging
- Lock device (turn screen off)
- Connect your device to computer with a USB cable
- Unlock your Android device
- Pull down the list of notifications, then tap on "USB for charging"
- Bring up the dialog, select "Transfer files (MTP)"
- Lock the device and unlock it again
When you do this, the Android File Transfer app will either automatically start (which it does on my Mac), or you can go ahead and start it manually, at which point you'll see the Android File Transfer main window:
Once you see this window you can go ahead and start dragging files from your Mac (or Windows) computer to this Android File Transfer window.
This method should work on all Android devices running stock Marshmallow 6.0+, like the new Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X.
Part 3. Mac Troubleshooting
- Check the version or your Mac OS and Android OS
You must have Mac OS X 10.5 or later and Android 3.0 or later.
- Reboot your Mac computer.
- Make sure that the Android File Transfer application is open.
Part 4. Android Troubleshooting
- Update your Android version to the latest version available.
- Reboot your Android device.
Part 5. Uninstall Samsung's Kies file transfer software (skip if not installed)
The issue might be caused by the program Samsung's Kies, which most of us have installed on our Mac from when we first plugged our phones in, messes with AFT.
- To uninstall Kies, download SAMSUNG KIES from Samsung's website and run the dmg.
- Then select Uninstall and wait.
- Rebooted after uninstall
Then reconnect your Android device and you should be set. Couldn't believe it but so glad that Android File Transfer is working again. Good luck!


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Miguel Cotto is next on Manny Pacquiao's hit list for what's likely to be the biggest fight of the fall.
Pacquiao and Cotto will meet Nov. 14 at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said Monday after finalizing the match between his company's two most prominent boxers. The 145-pound bout will be shown on HBO pay-per-view.
"There's no messing about with either of these guys, and that's what's so exciting," Arum told The Associated Press. "That's why it's an unbelievable fight, with two guys who really love to fight and don't dance around."
Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KOs) has won titles in six weight divisions from 112 to 140 pounds, cementing the Filipino national hero's status as the sport's pound-for-pound champion. Pacquiao pummeled Oscar De La Hoya into retirement last December in his first welterweight fight, and he dramatically stopped 140-pound champion Ricky Hatton in the second round in May for his 10th consecutive victory.
Pacquiao also attended Cotto's brutal split-decision victory over Joshua Clottey in New York last June, building anticipation for their meeting. Both fighters were eager to face each other, making the negotiations relatively simple after Pacquiao agreed to the 145-pound weight limit insisted upon by Cotto's physical trainer.
"With Manny, you don't tell him who to fight," Arum said. "He tells you who he wants to fight. He's not afraid of anything. There's a lot of easier guys he could fight, but he doesn't want that. He wants the best, and that's Miguel."
Cotto (34-1, 27 KOs) rebounded from his only loss to Antonio Margarito last summer by stopping Michael Jennings to claim the WBO welterweight title in February. Cotto, Puerto Rico's most popular fighter, has fought in Las Vegas just once since December 2004, preferring to appear before his biggest fans in New York or Atlantic City.
Cotto's 11th-round stoppage loss to Margarito was his only previous main-event fight in Las Vegas, but Margarito's suspension for illegal hand wraps at his next fight against Sugar Shane Mosley put the legitimacy of Margarito's victory over Cotto into question.
Tickets for Pacquiao-Cotto will go on sale in August.


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Forward Brewing is a proposed nano-brewery and restaurant in the historic and rebellious Annapolis neighborhood of Eastport. Forward takes its name from the hardworking front of a boat, which inspires Forward's mission to advance its community by honoring Eastport's history, offering a gathering place, using environmentally sustainable methods, and providing an Eastport experience to locals and visitors alike.
If all goes well, Forward Brewing will open at 418 Fourth St, Annapolis in late 2018. Forward is currently working with the city and community to get their site underway. Follow them on their social media and website for updates.


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Selling your house in Fall
Selling your house in fall seasons gets you the maximum...there's definitely merit to this, the houses has great curb appeal, gardens are more colorfuland the weather is warmer. We all know that Spring is the best time to sell your house your house. but that doesn't mean you should hold off listing your property as we come into autumn. Here are six reasons why:
1. Interest rates are currently at an all time low, encouraging buyers to make the most of it and purchase their next home.
2. Less listings means less competition
Typically we see fewer properties coming onto the market during the winter months, but the buyers are always out there looking for the properties. Listing to sell your property in fall means your property will have less competition and may attract more interest. Its about supply and demand...demand is always there and when supply is less which means you may be able to get the good value of your house
3. Kids are back to school and people are back from vacations too...
In early fall, kids are back to school meaning most buyers will be available to attend open homes. Unlike summer when there are holidays in the school often means potential buyers are distracted and possibly travelling with the kids.
4. The weather is beautiful!!!
Much like spring, the weather in fall is actually great house-hunting weather. We're just past the hot summer months, and we're not yet into the much colder months. This means crisper, sunny days and less sweltering, humid, rainy or cold days that may deter potential buyers from inspecting in other seasons.
5. Serious Buyers
In summer months you get the serious buyers as well as "the lookers". These are the browsers who go from open home to open home without the serious intention of buying. In off-peak times, like trying to sell your property in autumn, you're far more likely to attract serious buyers who are looking to move due to circumstance rather than season... which mean your time is not wasted by the lookers.


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January 22, 2010 marks the 37thanniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that dramatically changed our nation.
|In spite of its impact, the true understanding of Roe and what it accomplished remains relatively vague in the public consciousness. The ongoing debate over federal funding of abortion in the proposed health care legislation has demonstrated that Roe continues to be a contentious issue for many Americans. It is imperative that we, as citizens, understand the facts about what Roe does and does not do.
We have created the Roe IQ Test to measure the current awareness of Roe and its effects, as well as to provide detailed information about the ruling. It only takes a few minutes to complete the test. Your answers and results will remain 100% confidential.
We hope you will take the IQ Test and invite your friends to do the same. If you think you know Roe, we think you'll be surprised!
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Roe IQ: Do You Really Know Roe?
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BTIG launched coverage of ASLAN Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ASLN) with a "buy" rating and $16 price target. The stock closed at $6.85 on May 29.
Singapore-based ASLAN is engaged in the development and commercialization of innovative oncology therapeutics. It's most significant asset, Varlitinib, is a promising, oral, reversible, pan-HER inhibitor that targets the human epidermal growth factor receptors that can cause uncontrolled growth, writes analyst Robert Hazlett.
With its pan-HER inhibition, Varlitinib is in multiple late-stage clinical trials in tumors that have increased HER activity, including biliary tract and gastric cancers, which also have a much higher prevalence in Asia, he added.
Mr. Hazlett said that with management's Asian drug development and commercialization experience, ASLAN is driving the bulk of Varlitinib's clinical development through Asia, an efficiency measure that aids development while still preserving the potential for orphan approval in other major markets worldwide.
"With pivotal readouts upcoming in biliary tract cancer for China in the second half of 2018 and the U.S. in 2019, and Phase 2 data in gastric cancer in the second half of 2018, Varlitinib could be launched in 2020," he said. "We estimate global peak revenue of $1.3-billion in those indications."
Mr. Hazlett said ASLAN also is developing, ASLAN003, an oral dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitor in mid-stage development in AML, which "appears to have material promise in a large subset of AML patients, and a Phase 2 data readout in the second half of 2018."


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Everyone makes mistakes, but there are some that are too funny to not be shared by everyone in cyberspace. Sometimes construction workers build something that doesn't seem to go the way they had originally planned. Here are some construction worker fails that may leave you on the floor laughing.
Someone at this site must have thought that it would be easier to pour all of it at once, but he forgot to consider one minor detail – that his workers might not be able to get out afterwards. It's hard to say what happened after the cement dried, but they must have left a lasting mark on what was going to be a future walkway.


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Archive for the 'Destinations Hi-lite' Category
2010 PRC Rally
Story by Gary Lenon. They pulled into the campground (http://www.rideroyalblue.com/ ) all week long, all eager to take part in the Blue Thunder PRC Rally 2010. First the PRC rally committee members arrived at the Royal Blue Campground to spend the week preparing for the June 24, 25 and 26 rally. ...July 21st, 2010 | Destinations Hi-lite | Read More
2010 Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree
I saw this and thought some of the many UTV owners would enjoy the Paiute Trail. 2010 Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree Press Release CONTACT: Darin Bushman, Jamboree Board 435-326-4255 Fax 435-326-4443 firstname.lastname@example.com "Paiute Trail UTV Jamboree" August 12, 13, 14 2010 Marysvale Utah Join us...July 12th, 2010 | Destinations Hi-lite | Read More
Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend 2010 Terry Gluckman In the great southwest Memorial Weekend is either the last desert riding trip of the season or the first river/lake trip. We start watching the weather and decide if it will be to hot for the desert or to cold for the river. Well this year was interesting because...June 6th, 2010 | Destinations Hi-lite, Weekend Adventures | Read More
Grand Canyon North Rim, the hard way.
Story by Rick Kemmerer Off-road Grand Canyon trip. If you're like me, like off-roading and enjoy site seeing then do I have a fun trip for you, off-road to the north rim area of Arizona's Grand Canyon. This is a trip that required a street legal vehicle. Most of the trip can be made mild to moderate...May 27th, 2010 | Destinations Hi-lite | Read More
Coke Ovens Ride- Florence, Arizona
Coke Ovens Ride- Florence, Arizona Florence is a community in south central Arizona Territory; it was home to frontiersmen who produced coke, not the beverage or the illegal drug, but a charcoal product from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. Florence was a tough town, with robberies and...April 16th, 2010 | Destinations, Destinations Hi-lite | Read More


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This 21 day vegan meal plan is specifically designed to get your energy back.
Eat the foods that give you energy and avoid the foods that zap your energy.
You will eat five meals a day – breakfast, snack, lunch, snack and dinner.
All of the recipes are at the back of the meal plan as well as the shopping lists.
Most people experience increased energy by day 3 with no cravings whatsoever.
This meal plan is for anyone feeling tired all the time who want get their energy back asap