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Foreign Policy of Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1917
Foreign Policy of Woodrow Wilson, 1913-1917
It has been the aim of the authors to present an account of the development of the policy followed by Woodrow Wilson in dealing with the foreign relations of the United States during the years 1913-1917, and to provide in convenient form the more important statements of President Wilson and his Secretaries of State in announcing and carrying forward that policy. No attempt has been made to write a history of the diplomacy of the period or to discuss with any thought of finality the multitude of questions that fill it. The paramount problems, the fundamental principles, the great decisions, --these only have been given extended treatment. Because the period was so filled with rapid changes it seemed essential to append a carefully selected chronology of the significant events in American foreign relations.
In public discussions great stress has been put upon the events which preceded the entrance of the United States into the Great War and upon President Wilson's addresses and proclamations thereby called forth. The full understanding of the meaning of those utterances and of the implications of President Wilson's policy is to be found in the examination of the earlier and in some respects more significant period of his administration which preceded the opening of the Great War.
Leland Stanford Junior University, September 1, 1917.

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Learn how the Old and New Testaments reveal God's plans
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COME and HEAR…. PASTOR ERIC MICHAEL TEITELMAN from HOUSE of DAVID MINISTRIES
Born to a Jewish family and raised in Israel, Pastor Teitelman has a firm knowledge of Old and New Testament scripture and a deep understanding of Jewish culture and rabbinical writings. As a Christian Jew, he brings a unique Hebraic perspective to help us understand scripture.
God has created the world to flow in seasons, from new moon to new moon. And His holy assemblies (biblical festivals – such as Passover) give us a pattern that continually brings us back to a place of both remembrance of what the Lord has done for us, and the anticipation of all the amazing things He is yet to bring forth. We will learn about the Lord's holy assemblies to understand their significance for the church and Israel, and their fulfillment in Christ's first and second advents. We will also enjoy a time of Hebrew worship from the Psalms.
Local Government
County debates level of caution necessary as pandemic relief requests come
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Following the failure of a majority of the Warren County Board of Supervisors to move a Chamber of Commerce request for "immediate" financial assistance from both the county and town governments to remain solvent through the end of the year in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown, Happy Creek Supervisor Tony Carter told Chamber President Niki Foster, "I'm sorry."
Cheryl Cullers motion to postpone action pending discussion at a coming work session, seconded by Archie Fox, passed 3-2 with Carter and Board Chairman Walt Mabe dissenting.
Carter told his colleagues that their agreement would be contingent on the Town's agreeing to fund its half of the Chamber request of $5,000 a month from each municipality from the July 1 start of the fiscal year through December.
Carter worried that with the Town apparently waiting to see if the County would respond favorably to the request before proceeding toward a decision, the supervisor's delay on the front end of the request could set the timetable on the approval process of both municipalities back beyond the immediacy of that requested July start of assistance.
Again, as the previous night the potential of utilizing federal "CARES" (Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Securities) pandemic relief funding coming to the County, and indirectly to the Town through the County, at a total of $3.5 million seemed to confuse, rather than alleviate concerns about a financial commitment to the Chamber.
As was explained to the town council the previous evening, the Chamber has seen its largest annual fundraising event, the Wine & Crafts Festival, canceled along with other normally-revenue producing events. A May 22 letter from Foster and Chamber Board President Ray Bramble said the organization has seen a drop in membership renewals due to COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic restrictions on many small business operations.
And the letter observed that the Chamber as a 501-C 6 organization does not qualify for Payroll Protection Program (PPP) federal assistance. The combination of these variables has left the Chamber, which it was noted has served the community for 80 years, like many of its members or former members, in dire financial straits.
The discussion leading to the vote to postpone a decision on appropriating the necessary $30,000 began about an hour and 50 minutes into Tuesday's meeting.
Emergency Management variables
Also, on the supervisors Tuesday agenda was an added item, an update from County Deputy Emergency Services Director Rick Farrall on the county and region's COVID-19 statistics and expectations moving toward the governor's Phase 2 reopening plan. That report came just over an hour into the meeting. Responding to questions, Farrall said details on moving into the governor's Phase Two of reopening remained somewhat sketchy.
However, at a suggestion the County considers lifting its Emergency Declaration, Farrall urged caution, noting that could jeopardize emergency relief funding now scheduled to come the County's way.
The board later heard from COVID-19 pandemic response critic Gary Kushner, whose lengthy letter stating the County should end its emergency declaration and go toward full reopening under voluntary decisions on mask-wearing and social distancing was read into the meeting record by Clerk Emily Ciarrocchi; as was a much briefer submission from Kristie Atwood belaboring the County's expenditure on EDA civil case attorney legal fees.
Other business
In varying amounts of detail, the board also discussed four items removed from a seven-item Consent Agenda normally seen as routine business. Those included:
– A proposed hike in hangar rental rates at the Front Royal Airport, a request complicated by the Airport Commission not having met recently due to the COVID-19 restrictions, commission member Archie Fox told the board – action tabled to June 16;
– A request for $17,472 in funding to continue the Warren County Public Schools student meal distribution program through July and August. It was noted that the system has delivered 48,000 meals during the two months of pandemic emergency school closings, with even more meals being picked up. When Vice-Chair Cullers hedged at the financial commitment with unanswered questions on future revenue consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic closings, Chairman Mabe and Supervisor Carter noted that the County would be reimbursed between 75% and 100% of that money through FEMA or CARES relief funding. County Administrator Stanley also noted that without the commitment to run the program the additional months, the system faced the loss of bus drivers to other jurisdictions where jobs were assured. Consequently, Carter's motion, seconded by Fox, was approved by a unanimous roll call vote;
– After a lengthy discussion about the third annual renewal of four in a contract for environmental and engineering services with LaBella Associates (formerly known as Joyce Engineering) at the closed county landfill, that contract was finally approved by a unanimous roll call vote on a motion by Delores Oates, seconded by Cullers. However, in the climate of social media and new board member distrust of staff, it was far from routine business. Perhaps responding to a posted chat room suggestion from blogger Kristie Atwood that the contract renewals be removed from the consent agenda and put out to bid; Cullers suggested that might be in the county's best interest to re-establish a competitive bidding process. However, it was explained that the price of the contract had not changed since it was originally agreed to in 2017, and with a limited number of companies performing such work in the state, going out to bid now could see significantly higher bids, including from LaBella, come in. That dose of fiscal dynamics, coupled with a positive report on LaBella's work throughout the contract moved the board toward approval of the one-year renewal;
– However, with much less discussion a decision on a similar third of four annual contract renewals with H&W Construction was postponed to the June 16 meeting to accumulate additional information. That contract is for "all labor and equipment necessary on an as-needed basis, for general construction, athletic field construction, road maintenance, repair, stormwater management, perimeter erosion and sediment controls, drainage improvement work and utilities for County Departments, Public Schools and Sanitary Districts in Warren County"
Closed Session
And two hours and fifteen minutes into the 9 a.m. meeting, an adjournment to closed session to discuss several items, including EDA litigation, as well as prospective business or industry relocation here, was unanimously approved on a motion by Oates, seconded by Fox. An hour and a half later the board left the closed session to a work session to discuss the acquisition, legal responsibilities, and distribution of federal CARES Coronavirus pandemic relief funding. See a report on that interesting discussion that might be considered "Part 2" of the report on last night's town council discussion of the same topic, in an upcoming Royal Examiner story.
For now, listen to and watch the above-described County business in this recording courtesy of Warren County Board of Supervisors:
Sunday night house fire ruled arson – occupant charged
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On Sunday, May 31, 2020, at approximately 10:20 pm, the Warren County Department of Fire and Rescue Services was dispatched to 121 E. 14th Street, Front Royal, for a reported residential structure fire.
Fire, Rescue, and officers from the Front Royal Police Department arrived at the scene and observed an active fire in the basement with a significant amount of smoke coming from the doors and windows of the first floor. Firefighters initiated a rapid search of the residence and determined no one was trapped inside the home. The fire was quickly extinguished, however, the residence was rendered uninhabitable with an estimated $80,000 in damages. One of the occupants of the home has received assistance from the American Red Cross.
An investigation by the Warren County Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire was caused by an act of arson and requested assistance by the Front Royal Police Department Criminal Investigations Division.
As a result of the investigation and consultation with the Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney Office, Lauren T. Roberts, a 33-year-old Front Royal resident, has been charged in connection with the fire incident. Ms. Roberts has been charged with a single felony count of Virginia Code § 18.2-77 Burning or destroying a dwelling house. Roberts was transported to the Rappahannock, Shenandoah, Warren (RSW) Regional Jail where she was held without bond. The court date for this offense is on July 28, 2020, at 9 am in Warren County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is asked to contact Fire Marshal G. Maiatico at 540-636-3830 or Detective M.R. Ramey with the Front Royal Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 540-636-2208.
Local News
Royal Comfort Shoe Center relocates & trades spaces with the OPEN HOUSE meeting space on Main Street
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WHAT MATTERS Warren—Despite the plethora of challenges faced by retail establishments the past few months, Mark and Yuliya Poe, owners of the Daily Grind and Royal Comfort Shoe Center, have taken a leap of faith that has strengthened their dedication to their Main Street businesses and to the community in which they serve. As of last month, their establishments are now adjacent to each other in the Middle of Main building and the doors of The Daily Grind now open into the delightfully appointed Royal Comfort Shoe Center. The couple can now share resources and staff as the shoe center benefits from a better location closer to the heart of historic Main Street.
More than just a shoe store, the Center offers custom fittings, consultation, and a wide range of high-end footwear. Opened in 2018, they have expanded to now offer 250+ different styles of well known and leading brands in the comfort shoe industry including SAS, Vionic, Propet, Thorogood Boots, Naot, Jambu, Samuel Hubbard, Taos, Sanita, Crocs, Drew, Clarks, Aetrex, Birkenstock, Florsheim and New Balance, and they are constantly adding new brands. In addition to high quality, comfortable, stylish footwear and orthotics, they offer specialty socks as well as shoe repair and shoe lifts (all work is completed in-house). Owner Mark Poe is also proud to provide his guidance from his expertise as a Certified Pedorthist (C-Ped). His decades of experience in the industry ensure customers find the footwear that best supports their individual needs.
The entrepreneurs did much more than embrace relocation and expansion during these trying times surrounding the COVID crisis. They have dedicated their former shoe center storefront at 114 E. Main Street to become the new OPEN HOUSE space and will continue to fulfill the mission of the community meeting space Beth Medved Waller began funding four years ago. In mid-April, as Waller prepared for another month of investing her $2,000 per month commitment to fund the OPEN HOUSE space (unused due to the quarantine since early March), she did some sobering soul-searching. As much as she loved providing the free meeting space, she forced herself to face the reality that she had already invested $4,000 in a building that was sitting empty and would be for the considerable future. "One of my favorite WHAT MATTERS Initiatives was sponsoring OPEN HOUSE. It always warmed my heart to drive by Main Street and see wonderful people of our community gathered and meeting. Great connections, service, ideas, and memories have originated within the space throughout the years. But I couldn't justify spending thousands more to fund an initiative that would likely be dormant for many months," said Beth.
Yuliya Poe, who has been the neighbor to OPEN HOUSE for years as she operates The Daily Grind shared, "When we learned of Beth's decision to close OPEN HOUSE, we offered to immediately take over her lease. We respect the commitment she has for the community and loved what she was doing with the space. When we ran into her in the hallway, and she proposed using her furnishings at OPEN HOUSE to convert the former shoe center location into a meeting space for the community, we did what we do—followed our hearts. Within 24 hours, plans were being made to turn the former shoe center space into a non-profit center and carry on the mission she started."
Stay tuned for updates about the new OPEN HOUSE, which will be sponsored by their businesses and expanded to offer even more to the Front Royal/Warren County community. And when you find yourself ready to click on Amazon for your next shoe purchase, or drive to neighboring zip codes to open your wallet, be sure to stop by The Royal Comfort Shoe Center instead and give your feet the benefit of friendly local expertise and your heart the privilege of supporting a business that gives back to our community (and of course you're welcome to enjoy a cup of Daily Grind coffee while you shop). Learn more on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rcshoecenter/ or call 540-749-2741. They are open Tuesday-Friday from 10 to 5, and Saturday from 9 to 2.
Are you or your group in need of a free video or article that could be created to help market your cause or event? Or do you have an interesting story to share? Beth's WHAT MATTERS Warren videos post on Facebook and YouTube. They are also shared with the Royal Examiner online (most are distributed in their daily email blast to thousands of local residents). Sign up for the Royal Examiner at www.royalexaminer.com and check out the "WHAT MATTERS Warren" tab under "Features."
Learn more about Beth's nonprofit, WHAT MATTERS, a 501 (c) (3), at www.whatmattersw2.com–check out the "Community" section to request a TOWN TIP or WHAT MATTERS WARREN BETHvid or contact her at 540-671-6145 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
About WHAT MATTERS:
WHAT MATTERS is a 501(c)(3) that focuses on local and global outreach to help spread the word, support and raise funds for causes that matter (primarily through Facebook). WHAT MATTERS has ZERO overhead as 100% of the expenses are funded by Beth's real estate business thanks to her clients and supporters. Every cent donated goes to the cause. If you'd like to get involved with her local or international nonprofit work or travel to Africa with her on a future trip to work with the children of Light up Life Foundations, please visit www.whatmattersw2.com. Be sure to check out the "projects" tab for her current WHAT MATTERS Initiatives.
Local News
Governor Northam COVID-19 update briefing – June 2, 2020; addresses protest, Phase 2 starts Friday
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Governor Northam joins the Virginia Emergency Support Team to share the latest updates on the COVID-19 response. Here are the highlights:
The Governor began the June 2 briefing by discussing the protests across Virginia. His message to protesters is "I hear you," and that he pledges to stand with them. Several spoke with the Governor including 70th District Del. Delores McQuinn, Shirley Ginwright with the Virginia African American Advisory Board, and Jim Bibbs, chief human resources officer for the Virginia Port Authority.
The Governor announced most of the state can move into Phase Two of reopening the state this Friday, June 5. He said Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Accomack County will stay in Phase One.
Here are some changes under Phase Two:
- Restaurants can have indoor seating at 50 percent capacity
- Gyms can have indoor classes/ workouts at 30 percent capacity
- Pools can open with some restrictions
- Museums/zoos can open with restrictions
- Recreational sports allowed but there can be no shared equipment
- Gatherings limited to 50 people rather than 10
Local Government
Money, money, money, EDAs and ongoing weekend downtown walking mall
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At a Monday night, June 1st work session the Front Royal Town Council wrestled with the legal and financial dynamics of a number of matters, several related to COVID-19 federal and local relief packages, as well as a Chamber of Commerce request that the Town partner with the County in keeping the Chamber financially solvent through the end of the calendar year. That request for $5,000 per month from both the Town and County ($10,000 total) beginning "immediately" is also COVID-19 pandemic-related, as the Chamber noted cancellation of its biggest annual fundraiser, the Wine & Crafts Festival among others, as well as a drop in membership renewals believed related to pandemic restrictions on business operations.
Also, on a busy agenda, the council discussed having its own Economic Development Authority created and a board and staff in place by the July 1 start or close to it, of Fiscal Year 2021. That should answer any county board questions about the status of the Town's request to become the first Virginia municipality to be authorized to be part of two EDA's simultaneously, as it was noted the governor had finally signed the request approved earlier by the General Assembly, into law.
The belligerent town elected official stance toward the re-tooled and recovering from financial scandal EDA noted by the Warren County Board of Supervisors on May 4 (see related story: 'Cancer' gone from EDA, will Town belligerence follow suit in November?) was on full display Monday night, beginning just over an hour into the work session.
"The Front Royal-Warren County EDA brand is hugely damaged right now – beyond repair. They'll have a really hard time going forward attracting businesses to our area," Councilman Gary Gillespie said in support of the rapid movement to creation of the Town's own, unilateral EDA.
Gillespie said he has championed the distancing of the Town from the EDA, if not it's total withdrawal apparently hoping for some property to fall the Town's way along with virtually all the money the EDA is seeking to recover from alleged co-conspirators with former EDA Executive Director Jennifer McDonald.
"The EDA mostly works for the County – and it's been that way for the last 15 years or better," Gillespie asserted despite the Town's current civil legal claim of over $20 million in allegedly lost Town assets from the EDA financial scandal centered on the past four to five years of Town business with the EDA. The EDA's civil action against multiple defendants stands at $21.3 million in allegedly misdirected assets.
"We need this for the Town of Front Royal for economic development; and more so now with this COVID-19, just for redevelopment. Nobody knows where the chips are going to fall after all this is said and done," Gillespie said of the chaotic pandemic economy. "And this (new) EDA would go a long way in helping us. You know, I've been told by several people, you know, that if the Town wants a say-so in the EDA that we need to pony up. And it makes it really difficult to do that now, because the EDA possibly owes the Town of Front Royal $20-million dollars, you know. So, we need to bring this in house to bring economic development to our town in a major way and in a hurry."
Jacob Meza concurred with Gillespie's assessment, saying "the pros far outweigh the cons" in the Town going solo on economic development in the future.
COVID-19 relief impasse
Monday's work session began with council complaining about a County proposal brought to them by Mayor Gene Tewalt and Vice-Mayor Bill Sealock concerning the distribution of COVID-19 federal grant funds distributed through the state government to counties and cities based on population sizes.
The staff summary noted the Town anticipated a mandated distribution of between $1 million and $1.5 million – approximately $1.3 million was settled on in estimating the Town's approximate 14,000 (around 38%) of the County's total population of 40,000 – of the total of $3.5 million the County would receive in CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security) funding.
Mayor Tewalt explained the County wanted Town agreement on the distribution of approximately $1.7 million for a jointly administered relief program targeting all county businesses, in and outside the town limits.
"They want to take the $3.5 million and use half of it for economic recovery and then take the population and split it whatever that ratio would be with the other $1.7 million, and then they propose that (unintelligible) we want to utilize that amount of money, whether you pay the water bill, the electric bill, whatever. But they just want to know if we'd be agreeable tonight to just split the money and use half of it for recovery and half of it to do the other as far as the government's concerned. So, we can pay whatever we have to pay, and they can pay what they want to pay," Mayor Tewalt told the council.
However, a lack of detail or a county official to explain such detail and the lack of a 50/50 split of the funding allowing the Town to manage its half without County involvement seemed to annoy several council members.
"They're going to get the big chunk of it, and we're going to get the crumbs," Gillespie complained.
The mayor reiterated the population-based nature of the general distribution to try and re-explain why it would not be a straight 50/50 split.
Meza noted the Town had a local relief plan in place and suggested the County just hand the Town its share and let town officials work unilaterally to distribute their portion as they saw fit. However, when Interim Town Manager Tederick referenced page 18 of the agenda packet summary of how the CARES money could be utilized, it appeared a big chunk of the Town's local relief plan – to allow businesses or citizens to pay back town taxes and utility bills – ran afoul of the CARES program guidelines.
Those limitations noted that "Fund payments may not be used for government revenue replacement, including the provision of assistance to meet tax obligations."
As for utility bill payments, there was a mixed message.
"Fund payments may not be used for government revenue replacement, including the replacement of unpaid utility fees," the second graph on page 18 of the agenda item summary began, adding however that, "Fund payments may be used for subsidy payments to electricity account holders to the extent that the subsidy payments are deemed by the recipient to be necessary expenditures incurred due to the COVID-19 public health emergency … For example, if determined to be a necessary expenditure, a government could provide grants to individuals facing economic hardship to allow them to pay their utility fees and thereby continue to receive essential services.
In the end, council agreed to table a decision pending further elaboration and documentation of the County proposal.
Weekend downtown street closure thru fall
Prior to adjourning to what ended up being a five-minute closed session "to discuss or consider a bond repayment resolution regarding recent large scale construction the Town has been involved in," council instructed Interim Town Manager Tederick to make the necessary moves to implement the continued closing of portions of East Main and Chester Streets from 4:30 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday to vehicular traffic to continue the walking mall COVID-19 business reopening initiative likely through the fall.
As part of that initiative, the council agreed to close Town Hall's drive-thru Finance Department window on Saturdays.
There was no post-closed session announcement, so which "large scale construction" bond repayment was discussed remains a mystery.
Listen to council's far-ranging work session discussion in this Royal Examiner recording:
How to update French doors
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French doors are a great way to separate two interior spaces that are visually connected. They're also ideal for enhancing your view of the outdoors and letting natural light shine into a room. However, they can sometimes look dated. Here are a few ways to give them an upgrade.
Change the look
French doors are typically made of wood. If you're not a fan of yours, why not paint them? White is a timeless choice, but you can also turn your doors into a focal point by painting them a color that contrasts with the rest of the room. Alternatively, replace the whole setup with doors that each feature one large pane of glass or have a modern steel frame.
Adopt a new style
Finally, if you love the look of French doors but lack the space for them to swing open, consider sliding or folding options.
King Cartoons
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Humidity: 62%
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Live chat software, in simple words, is advanced Instant messenger software like Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk or MSN Messenger with the difference that it can be integrated into any webpage and also included with relevant accessories. Once built, this software will help webmasters, direct support managers and / or outsourced chat operators track real-time visitors and invite visitors to online tax as how the real seller approaches the customer in a physical store for help. If the visitor accepts chat invitation, the visitor and chat operator can have a live chat session.
Online chat software is a package of services that enables a communication channel between website visitors and site owners or moderators in real time. Normally it consists of three main modules, namely, operator console or chat software, chat server and chat window. Chat Program providers will provide a small HTML code after registration and site owners must integrate this code into their web pages to enable live support service.
If someone visits the Integrated Live Support Software site, the embedded script adds new visitor data to the online chat server, and in turn, the server sends the new visitor information to live operators. After receiving the new visitor data from the server, the operator console game plays the sound to alert the operators of new visitors. The operator console will also display information such as city, state and country, keywords that they used in the search engine to reach the site, previous visitors history of some and chat messages about some. This information will help the operator understand the importance of the visitor
The traditional way to provide customer service through phones or emails has got a face lift. With the help of chat systems, business owners can now give their customers the opportunity to get the level of customer service they deserve through chat systems. Below are the advantages of chatting the software over the conventional methods.
Know your web site visitors in real time
Help the site visitors to their needs
Redeem quickly on advance searches
Increase your operators efficiency and productivity
Increase your sales volume
Reduce operating costs
Increased customer satisfaction and brand loyalty
Support Chat software can be exploited with great efficiency literally by all companies that have the web and online facility. It can be used in the following industry or industry for sales and customer support. Chat software is an ideal solution for real estate agents, real estate agents and assessors to handle house purchases and follow-up. Web Hosting, Web Designers, Financial Brokers, E-Commerce Websites, Exporters, Software Companies, Online Game Sites, Insurance Companies, Banks and almost all companies that trade their customers through websites.
Check the age of online chattle providers. The elderly will have more features and it will be a bug free chat software.
Check if they offer true 24x7 hour support. Because many new suppliers can cover only one time zone.
Check if its easy to integrate on websites, blogs, etc.
Hosted live chat service is better than Installerable version
Check if the chat windows are customizable to match the look of all websites.
Make sure the software supports all major browsers.
To increase the customers live chat support experience, there are some basic features that you need to look for. Like, conserved messages, chat forward, print HTML pages, multi-operator chat conference.
Installer Operator Console is better than Browse Operator Console. Because browser-based software downloads the entire session data from the server each time and it will delay the chat process.
Check the price of live chat services, ideal price is 20 to 30 US $ per operator licenses. Make a comparison of the prices and check any additional installation fees.
The demand for chat is a great feature to get customer feedback after the chat, and this helps support management to train and improve customer support systems.
According to the latest customer survey, 82 percent of respondents surveyed reported that a chat session positively affected their attitude to that business. And 68 percent were more likely to buy from the dealer again. In addition, 75 percent of respondents said they are more likely to visit the site again and 65 percent said they received better service than they did on the phone. 52 percent bought more because of chat support.


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Book: The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes
Goal: 29
Rating: 4/5
This was just as adorable the second time. This is one of those books where the plot isn't super original but the characters and writing more than make up for it and it feels like a fresh and original book. I'm excited to read more from Paula Stokes, hopefully its just as charming!


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What to do downtown after work
Sequencing attitude and ambience
Love Sequence is a concept band — or at least it will be — with one idea in mind: throw as many curveballs as possible.
The group is made up of members Bobby Rethwish (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Grant Gabriel (drums), Marcus Findley (bass) and Nolan Sawyer Watts (guitar, backing vocals), four roughly college-aged musicians scattered around the Twin Cities.
For the past couple years, the band has regularly been playing shows, including a good showing in the University of Minnesota's Battle of the Bands at the school's annual Spring Jam. Despite being around for a while, Love Sequence has only released an EP, but with several songs and a lot of creative energy in the bank, Rethwish said they're preparing to unveil a new direction as a funk-infused pop band.
The singer says they try to make music with "attitude and ambience," two traits that he said have been exemplified by acts like LCD Soundsystem and his main inspiration, Prince.
"But you don't hear those two converging very much. Whenever it has that's always been my favorite thing," he said.
Once a harder-edged prog rock band and now a pop band, Rethwish said their new genre gives them permission to be anything they want. They're taking that spirit and running with it. Love Sequence plans to reinvent themselves with each release. Their next, a six-song EP due later this year, is based off the band's song "Sexual Enlightenment" and will dig into how sexuality and spirituality interact.
"I think everybody is reluctant to write sexual lyrics because it is really vulnerable and it's embarrassing when you don't get it right, but once we realized the door is open, there [was] a lot there," he said.
Though it's unlikely to sound anything like their 2016 EP "Look at Me," those songs are impressive. The intro tune, "I Want You with Me," is fueled by bright electric guitars that sound like butterflies fluttering in your stomach. "Cigarette" is reminiscent of local success story Hippo Campus with a danceable beat and an infectious boy band charm. "Mouth2Mouth," which for me captures an unrequited love over a January break, is a love song ripe for those balmy winter days ("I've got a feeling I won't make it through the winter / bury in me snowflakes / see me when the spring breaks").
But the band is ready to scrap that for a new sound.
"We want to be throwing curveballs as much as we possibly can, because that's what's fun for us," he said.
Love Sequence may opt for a publishing model outside tradition with several EP's under their belt before even coming out with a debut full-length album.
"The next EP is going to sound nothing like the first EP. The EP after that is going to sound nothing like the next one. And the album is going to sound nothing like everything that came before it," he said.
Love Sequence will play First Avenue's 7th Street Entry on Thursday, Feb. 8. The 18-plus show will feature openers Hardcastle and THE WLDLFE.
Not your granddad's Nye's
Nye's is back — or is it? The sleeker, trimmed down version of one of the city's oldest and most famous bars is now open right in the same spot as before. It trades out the carpet, the weird fixtures — well, some of them anyway — and the food menu for a slim neighborhood bar with classic and newly crafted cocktails, tile floors and even a big-screen TV. On a Wednesday night, I saw at least three generations of Minneapolitans at the bar, likely all curious to see for themselves what, if any, part of Nye's had been revived. This new concept, piano bar and all, has some staying power in a very different food and beverage landscape.
Pop open the thick-paged drink menu and you'll see a one for classic cocktails — martinis, cosmopolitans, etc. — and another for new signature beverages. I opted for the Hennepin ($12) — many include locally inspired names — with locally produced gin from Du Nord Craft Spirits, St. Germain, lemon and cucumber. It was refreshing amid a bunch of heavy winter meals, though I was left picking several seeds out of my teeth. The Mighty Miss ($12) is similar to a Gold Rush and is garnished with honeycomb, though they must've forgot to add it to mine.
What the bar gets right is the décor, a mixture of the old Nye's red flair with a long mural of founder Al Nye, piano player "Sweet Lou" Snider and World's Most Dangerous Polka Band leader Ruth Adams. All the neon, both inside and out, takes me back to the old bar.
Whether this new concept capitalizes on the Nye's fan base is left to be seen, but it seems like a good step toward the future.
Your roommate back in Boulder
It's been a while since working out made me feel energized like a kid. It turns out climbing up colorful rock walls and rolling around on foam floors will do that to you.
Recently I had the opportunity to try out bouldering, a type of climbing without ropes, at the Minneapolis Bouldering Project, a new gym located in the same nondescript warehouse building as Pryes Brewing. The place is a meant to be a launch pad for the sport, which is taking off with kids and, as you'll see if you ever pop in, young adults.
I was admittedly nervous about trying out bouldering in a big room full of dedicated climbers, but after a free introduction course I was tackling yellow, red and green challenges, the easier climbing routes to take. For $16 a day, it can be spendy for repeat visitors, but if you need an excuse to get out of the house, I think it's worth it to feel like you're a kid in gym class (you know, when you actually enjoyed it). Punch cards and memberships are also available.


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One fan dead from violence following Vasco da Gama-Flamengo match
One individual has been confirmed dead after fan violence erupted in the wake of a match between Brazil rivals Flamengo and Vasco da Gama on Saturday night.
Rio de Janeiro military police were called into action at Vasco's Estadio Sao Januario when angry home fans began rioting in the stands, hurling missiles onto the pitch and setting off smoke bombs after Flamengo's 1-0 league victory.
Confrontations -- many between Vasco fans -- spilled onto the streets outside the stadium, where 27-year-old Vasco supporter David Rocha Lopes was shot and later pronounced dead upon arrival at Hospital Souza Aguiar in Rio's central district.
Lopes was initially identified by the G1 news website.
Three others were also hospitalised as a result of the violence -- two with gunshot wounds and one injured by shrapnel, according to Brazil's O Globo newspaper.
Vasco president Eurico Miranda apologised for the lamentable scenes following the game, saying the behaviour from fans was unbefitting of the club.
"What happened here is not Vasco. I am asking for apologies in the name of Vasco. Actually, what happened here is something that has no justification," he said.
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Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we're reading "Dreams" by Langston Hughes.
In the poem "Dreams," Langston Hughes uses metaphors to describe what life would be like without dreams.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Beauty & Happiness as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"How can we achieve happiness?"
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This study identified and described specific client groups who have repeated entries to the Swedish addiction compulsory care system. Specifically, through the use of baseline data from the Swedish government Staten's Institutions Styrelse (SiS) database, for 2658 individuals who were assessed at their compulsory care intake interview by social workers in the national social welfare system between 2001 and 2009 the study identified the associations between specific predisposing, enabling and need characteristics and repeated addiction compulsory care entries. The logistic regression model identified that individuals whose children have been mandated to the child welfare system, who have experienced prior compulsory care including compulsory treatment through LVU (law (1990:52) with specific provision about care of young people under 18), and those who have been in prison are more likely to have two or more entries in the addiction compulsory care system compared to their counterparts. Individuals who have been mandated to compulsory care for their substance use disorder two or more times have significant multiple complex problems and repeated experiences of institutionalization. These individuals are a group in need of a well-coordinated and integrated system of aftercare services to reduce the likelihood of re-entry into addiction compulsory care.
According to the regulations contained in the Social Services Act (SFS 2001:453), Swedish social services have a legal responsibility to provide support, care, and treatment for individuals with substance use problems. This law mandate those who are responsible to provide treatment to motivate drug users to actively seek treatment on a voluntary basis, ensuring an end to their dependence on drugs. Studies have shown that although the treatment system largely focuses on promoting abstinence, about two-thirds of client's relapse into substance use within one year after completing treatment. This dissertation focuses broadly on clients who repeatedly enter and use treatment for substance use disorders in the Swedish addiction treatment system. The aim of this thesis is to examine and identify the population groups who are repeated treatment users of the Swedish treatment system for substance use disorder, including both the voluntary treatment and compulsory care. This thesis was based on three national level databases. The results showed that clients with a higher degree of problems and problems in different areas of life also had an increased risk of having treatment for substance use disorder repeatedly. Clients who were older, men, reported more years of polydrug and alcohol use to intoxication, reported more compulsory care episodes for substance use, had ever been charged with crime, had ever been in inpatient mental health treatment, and had a higher ASI mental health symptom composite score, were significantly more likely to report more voluntary addiction treatment episodes. The strongest significant association with the number of treatment episodes was the number of compulsory treatment episodes for alcohol and drugs. Individuals who experienced prior compulsory care including mandatory treatment through LVU (law (1990:52)), been in prison, and had children mandated to out-of-home care, were more likely to have two or more entries in the compulsory care system for substance use disorder. In addition, this analysis showed that 59% of clients mandated to compulsory care dropped-out during their compulsory care episode, and that younger clients were significantly more likely to drop-out. Those who drop-out were significantly more likely to experience negative outcomes, i.e. additional sentence to compulsory care and higher risk of mortality. A hierarchal logistic regression model also identified that individuals with riskier childhood conditions were more likely to have had repeated entries to compulsory care for substance use disorder. The indirect effects showed that a family history of substance use disorder and psychiatric problems are both associated with higher probability of institutional care as a child i.e. LVU, and that in turn, mandated childhood institutional care is related to repeated compulsory care intakes as an adult. Individuals who use treatment for substance use disorder repeatedly have a higher degree of problems i.e. an exposed and problematic group of individuals characterized by problem in several different areas of life. Growing up in a home environment with unfavorable conditions, mandated care before the age of 18 (LVU), compulsory care for substance use disorder as an adult, children taken into out-of-home care, and crime are the factors that are primarily associated with repeated treatment for substance use. A change in the view of treatment for clients in need of repeated use of treatment seems important, and access to adapted continuous care efforts are crucial to counteract the risk of relapse after a treatment episode of voluntary or compulsory care. Further, it seems important to motivate the client to complete the compulsory care without any deviation, since this seems to have positive effects on their substance use disorder.


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People with diabetes often suffer from wounds that are slow to heal. New research finds that slow healing is associated with weaker electrical currents in wounds.
Min Zhao, professor of ophthalmology and of dermatology at the University of California, Davis, says:
"This is the first demonstration, in diabetic wounds or any chronic wounds, that the naturally occurring electrical signal is impaired and correlated with delayed healing. Correcting this defect offers a totally new approach for chronic and nonhealing wounds in diabetes."
Previous work by Zhao and Brian Reid, project scientist at the UC Davis dermatology department, showed that electric fields are associated with healing damage to the cornea, the transparent outer layer of the eye.
Electric Currents And Wound Healing
In this new study the team used a highly sensitive probe to measure electrical fields in the corneas of isolated eyes from three different lab mouse models with different types of diabetes: genetic, drug-induced, and in mice fed a high-fat diet.
In a healthy eye, there is an electrical potential across the thickness of the cornea.
Removing a small piece of cornea collapses this potential and creates electric currents, especially at the edges of the wound. Cells migrate along the electric currents, closing the scratch wound in about 48 hours.
The researchers found that these electric currents were much weaker in eyes from all three strains of diabetic mice than in healthy mice. Delayed wound healing was correlated with weaker electric currents.
"We saw similar results with all three models," Reid says.
The researchers also found that human corneal cells exposed to high levels of glucose showed less response to an electric field. Diabetics have high levels of glucose in their tears, Reid notes.
The National Institutes of Health and Research to Prevent Blindness Inc. supported the project.
Yunyun Shen, Trisha Pfluger, Fernando Ferreira, Jiebing Liang, Manuel F. Navedo, Qunli Zeng, Brian Reid & Min Zhao
Diabetic cornea wounds produce significantly weaker electric signals that may contribute to impaired healing
Scientific Reports 6, Article number: 26525 (2016) doi:10.1038/srep26525


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Depression | Anxiety | Panic | Addiction | Trauma
Georgina holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology from Concordia University. She works primarily with young adults suffering from depression, anxiety, and panic. She also works with individuals who are impacted by problematic substance use. Georgina uses different approaches depending on the needs of the client. The focus of sessions often incorporates the interplay between emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and physical sensations that maintain problems in the here and now. Alternatively, sessions may focus on uncovering deep seeded feared emotions based on early life experiences, and learning how to experience and express them in a healthy way.


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Spring is a season of renewal. As temperatures warm and days grow longer, Britons turn their attention to home DIY projects, gardens, and outdoor recreation opportunities. According to financial professionals, spring is also a good time to take stock of investments and savings, and to review other financial matters.
BBC News recently polled experts, asking financial bloggers and other industry professionals to provide recommendations for improving personal finances this spring. Some of their suggestions are featured here, as well as additional things to consider as you address money matters in the coming months.
Adjust Your Pension Saving Plan
Workers in the UK frequently settle-in to default pension contribution levels. However, it may be possible to grow your pension pot a little faster, by upping your contributions and taking full advantage of your employer match. As part of your springtime financial review, check whether you can improve pension planning by earning a higher match. If your employer allows it, paying pension contributions by salary sacrifice might help you save on National Insurance contributions.
To work out the best pension approach for your lifestyle, get a quotation of what you can expect to receive from your pension by the time you reach retirement age. If you're like many pension savers, the figure might not hold up to your retirement finance expectations. If you feel as though you're not putting by enough for retirement, use your spring review to identify ways to improve your outlook. Consider possibilities such as working longer, saving at a faster rate, and downsizing your house to free-up financial resources.
Assess Debts and Investments
Most experts recommend prioritising debt repayment, such as paying off high-interest credit card balances first. To avoid building an unsustainable level of debt, you should try not to carry over high credit balances from month to month. Unfortunately, facing inflation and stalled wage growth, many UK consumers struggle with rising credit card debt, unable to find the financial momentum to wipe their card balances.
Alternative financing is available, without formal credit checks, but credit cards' convenience and revolving repayment schedules continue to lure borrowers. If you're employed and need fast cash, but don't want to add to your credit card balance, short-term lending alternatives can save you money, when compared to the cost of prolonged credit card interest payments. Multiple providers are prepared to extend favorable terms, in exchange for guaranteed repayment on or before your next payday.
If you're fortunate enough to cover monthly outgoings and still have money left over for saving, establishing a direct deposit adds discipline that can help you pace regular deposits. Start by sending the money to a cash account, and once you've put by a substantial sum, invest the money in stocks and bonds. As you examine your finances this spring, consult with your financial advisor to ensure your money is allocated properly between various types of investments. And review the charges you pay professionals to administer your investment accounts.
Get Your House in Order
Spring is a good time to get your financial house in order. It is also the best time of year to turn your attention to your property. Getting your house in order, both figuratively and literally, will keep you moving in the right direction during summer months, when holiday travel and family activities distract you from keeping up with your finances.
Do you have unwanted clutter around the house? If so, turn it into cash by selling unneeded possessions at online auctions sites. Have you fallen behind balancing your accounts and reviewing your finances? Take the time this spring to evaluate your banking and borrowing habits. Adjusting your mortgage, for example, can help you lock favorable house loan terms before a base rate hike drives up mortgage interest rates. Is your energy spending through the roof? For lower costs next winter, invest in insulating your house and sealing cold air breaches this spring. These are only a few of the spring strategies you can use to improve your finances this season.
Despite your best efforts to manage every aspect of your finances, it's easy to lose your grip on money matters. The spring change of seasons provides an opportunity to review your financial status and make healthy adjustments to your pension plan, retirement investments, and household spending habits.


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Svevo wrote "Generous Wine" at the time of the rise of the modern novel, and it employs many of the novel's techniques. Typical is the technique, borrowed from the naturalist writers, of utilizing a single thing or event to portray the whole of human experience concisely. Svevo takes one evening in the protagonist's life and makes the reader understand his existential predicament. His style is deliberately subdued, yet small, seemingly insignificant details become very important. For example, a passing reference by a dinner guest to a name in the protagonist's past evokes a sense of guilt and impotence in him that characterizes his entire life.
Although at times fringing on the ironic, Svevo's style is controlled and depicts a lighthearted resignation to life's vicissitudes and contradictions. The theme of the breakdown of communication is subtly introduced by simple contrast. In his dream, the author calls for his daughter Emma in a cowardly attempt to save his own life, but his wife interprets his crying out of Emma's name as a sign of love. Although the protagonist tries to rebel, he ultimately accepts his situation and vows to conform to what his wife and doctor say is best for him. The banality of life actually becomes a haven; by accepting his situation the protagonist will, at the least, avoid more painful consequences. In the end, it is when daylight arrives that he ceases to feel his shame. In stating that the "dream-world was not my world," he realizes that the wine that brought him to it was not generous.


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Their second TV Music Show appearance. I sat in their makeup room against their knowledge, monitoring quietly. I'd missed the first one, working day and night on a solo dance for V. The lack of sleep was slowly eating away at my usually bubbly personality and sane mind, but it didn't matter. Everything was coming together the way I wanted.
I regretted not watching the first performance as soon as I saw Yoongi's face appear. He was starting off their title song, J-Hope jumping in from his left to continue, and Namjoon last before they all joined together for a dance break. They were perfectly in sync, feeling themselves through the music. Jin missed a step, getting too lost in his singing, almost falling but caught himself. Luckily, it wasn't that noticeable. I tapped my knuckles against the wood of the chair I was sitting in, attempting to thank whoever saved him. I'd watched him attempt to remember the footwork myself, and he was struggling to no end. I'd just need to work with him before their next broadcast. Yoongi flirted too much with the camera, as this comeback was his "time to shine" as Jimin put it, and also, it was his birthday. Needless to say, the fucker was feeling himself.
"Aish what a rush. I need a nap." I heard that familiar rasp of Yoongi's as they walked in.
"What kind of statement was that hyung? You literally make.. no sense-"
"yah! Namjoon-ssi, that's 'genius hyung' to you."
"Ha! In yo-"
Jungkook and V screamed, making me jump in my seat. My eyes snapped over to them as they came running to tackle me in a hug. I groaned in protest, but wrapped my arms around their sweaty figures.
"Yah, let me go guys," I giggled, poking at their toned sides. They let me go, but that didn't mean I was free. Yoongi took over, squeezing the life out of me. Jimin slipped behind me to hug me as well.
"I didn't think I'd get to see you today-"
"I wouldn't miss your birthday Oppa. Did I miss Hobi's? Noooo I did not," I giggled doing my best to not kiss him in front of all these people. "Happy birthday Oppa."
"Thank you Jagiya," He whispered back. Jimin giggled, just listening to us Until Yoongi pulled away. Jimin snakes his hand tighter around my waists, trying to hold me closer.
"Nooooo," he whined, resting his head on my shoulder. That earned me some looks from the makeup artists that made my heart race in fear that they'd say something. Anything. Absolutely any rumor getting out was not a good thing.
"Jiminie it'll raise questions," I spoke softly, looking at the makeup artists. "I don't need you guys in a scandal because of me. We spoke about Bang PD-nim's warning. Jiminie please let me go."
He huffed, reluctantly letting me go and walking away. I reached up to scratch my eyebrow, before nodding to Yoongi. "Yah play the part!" I warned him. He smirked before reaching out his hand as if to shake mine. I hooked our thumbs together, grabbing his hand, pulling him in for a clap up. "God this is weird." I whispered before pulling away. He winked at me, walking the same way that Jimin disappeared.
I, on the other hand, went to find Jin. He was sitting in a chair at a makeup station alone. I sighed, knowing damn well that he was beating himself up over that misstep.
"Oppa," I called softly as a makeup artist worked on him. He gave me a soft smile, and I kneeled down in front of him. He didn't look at me, crack another smile, or try to tell a joke. I took his hand in mine and sighed. I rubbed slow smooth circles over his palm with my thumbs. "Stop beating yourself up over a misstep. I'll work with you tonight and you'll be perfectly fine for the next broadcast. You knew the step Oppa... I know you did I watched you learn it. I helped you learn it. Trust me, I'll help you and you'll be fine."
He looked at me as if he was going to cry, but smiled. "Alright. Tonight yes?" He giggled and I nodded, giving his hand a small squeeze. "I'll make you some food for being nice enough to help-"
"Aish Oppa! For one, it's my job. Two, I love helping you guys! I'll always be here to help you as well, even if someday I do something stupid and lose my position, yes?" He scoffed in disbelief that I'd actually do anything to jeopardize my position. It was true though. I wasn't perfect, and anything could happen. I could slip up, just like any other human.
My phone rang, and I excused myself from the room. Once I saw the contact name, I sighed annoyed, but answered it.
"What do you want?" I asked my mother annoyed.
"Your Father's dead. I can't pay for his funeral so you'll have to pay for it. Maybe find a way to get your ungrateful ass back here and take care of me while you're at it? I am in my mid seventies you know! Anyways, that's all I had to say. I can barely afford for them to hold his body for a week, so you might want to hurry." And she hung up.
Yes, I lied to the boys when I said my mother supported my move to Korea. In fact, I borrowed money to get away from them... and finished paying her back not three months before that day. My mother hated me, but my father.... he loved me. He adored my little self till the day I couldn't handle it anymore. It being my mother, and I needed to leave.
My phone slipped from my loose grasp, clapping against the tiled floor beneath me. A small whimper escaped my lips as I held myself, sliding down the wall I was leaning against. My heartbeat was too loud for me to think straight, and my tears clouded my once clear vision. I couldn't feel when J-Hope tried to get my attention, or when he tried to call my name. I could only see fast images of my father flash through my mind, and I couldn't imagine him being dead I just... I just couldn't.
I was being lifted on my feet and dragged somewhere, but I could barely breathe as it was. I faintly heard a door open and close.
"Jagiya! Jagiya please please stop crying what's wrong?" Yoongi's voice sounded so far away. I knew he was there, right in front of me... gripping my hips tightly as though I would fall if he didn't. It felt as though an ocean was separating us. "Jagi please," he whispered, moving closer to my face. I felt one of his hands slip from my hip to wipe my tears softly. I sighed in comfort, but shook my head. Something was missing... I felt as though I couldn't say a word to Yoongi until-
"I'm here I'm here! I'm so sorry Noona we had to film some behind the scenes stuff really fast but I'm here-"
"He's gone," my voice broke, barely sounding like a whisper. Even though I spoke in English, it wasn't so much that they couldn't understand. Jimin moved behind me as he usually did, wrapped his arms around my stomach comfortably, and that was it. I realized why I couldn't say anything to Yoongi. Jimin was missing. I needed them both... I felt I would always need them both.
"Jagi please tell us what's wrong? Who's gone," Yoongi pleaded, moving my hair to one side so that Jimin could rest his head on my shoulder.
"M-my father... he's dead," I could barely trust my voice and I bit my lip harshly. Holding back tears was never easy for me, but they had a right to know. I took a deep breath, quickly wiped the remainder of my tears and nodded.
"My mother... didn't support me coming here. I borrowed the money from her... to move here. I couldn't.. take her constant hate towards me... She was my biggest bully, making it hard to live. I've paid her back, but she never... forgets to remind me that I've abandoned her... and was ungrateful. My... my father was the only one who ever loved me... and now.. now she calls to tell me I have to pay for his funeral, and move back to take care of her-"
"Hyung just hug her," Jimin sighed, clearly seeing that Yoongi didn't know what to do. He nodded, slipping his arms around my waist and holding me just as close as Jimin.
"I'm sorry Jagi, I'm not really good at this." He whispered. I smiled a bit, knowing that information well already.
"You're.. not actually going to leave us, right?" Jiminie pleaded in the form of am innocent question.
"He was my Father Jimin. I can't just not give him a funeral-"
"He means are you going to move back to America to take care of cunt claiming to be any sort of mother to you." I could hear the venom in his voice, but it was completely understandable. I shook my head.
"In her dreams," I sighed. "Let me go... I want to see you both." My whisper was audible enough. Slowly and reluctantly, they let me go, and Jimin moved to stand in front of me.
I smiled up at them both, feeling my tears matte to my cheeks. In the faint darkness of the room Yoongi pulled me into, I could see the worried looks on both their faces. Even though I was smiling, they could tell it wasn't as genuine as usual. Though my heart ached, I couldn't help but feel happy still, because I had them. I took Jimin's hand in one of mine, and Yoongi's hand in the other.
"She wishes I'd leave for her. But no, I'm not moving back for her. She's been digging her own grave with me since I was born. Now, she can lie in it alone. As for my father, he deserves better, and I have to give him better." They looked to each other, and nodded. They both gave my hand a squeeze before kissing my cheeks.
"Now go. I'll walk out in five minutes so no one suspects anything-"
"I walked in here with you though-"
"Maybe no one saw that. Go go." I rushed them. The others probably know already, because of J-Hope, but the staff most likely doesn't. "And thank you... For being there for me."
"Always," they both said in unison, giving me one last smile before walking out.


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In Conversation with Manu Dangi, Country Head Evalueserve
Evalueserve has two offices in Guragon, and as luck would have it, we reached the "other" office only to do an instantaneous about-turn and reach the "right" office. A bit more research on the venue on our part, should have been par for the course. Nevertheless, Manu Dangi, the Country Head of Evalueserve was extremely accommodative about time, and we got down to scripting a really good story.
The Journey
Ms Manu Dangi joined Evalueserve way back in 2002, when the firm was a year old. In the earlier years, the company witnessed a whopping 100% y-o-y growth in a near monopoly-like situation. Her growth story is archetypal, one of rising up the ranks to reach the top in a matter of 14 years; embracing and heralding change in process. In 2005, as the footprints spread across the regions of APAC, Europe and US, the onset of high-calibre teams had begun, driving higher levels of aspiration. Subsequently, a small financial research office was set up in Shanghai, and one in Latin America was soon to follow.
Back in 2002, Evalueserve was a pure play KPO and its key strength lay in cost arbitrage. Ms Dangi remarked, that the cost differential was substantive, easily in the range of 25 – 30% or thereabouts. Secondary research was commonly adhered to, with standard parameters defined, a norm which would soon change radically. It was around 2004, that the first shift happened. By then, Research Practice had grown more complex in nature, and was seen to be veering towards the next level of maturity – one of trends and insights, diverging towards a more futuristic outlook.
Slowly but surely, the world started becoming more intensely connected. Geographies could no longer remain insular and a certain occurrence in one part of the world would almost certainly have its impact in other economies as well. In that sense, the interlinkages between India and US grew only stronger. It was also around this time (beyond 2005) that language competencies were developed and the concept of Global Delivery Centres began to take shape. Shanghai turned out to be a strong centre, priding itself over unique capabilities. Around this time, the company started hiring local talent to increase its foot on ground.
Roll forward 2016. Unarguably, the strengths of the past still continue and is not likely to go away (cost, global delivery model) but in addition, we have Big Data, Analytics and similar technologies to cull out deeper insights. The constant challenge is to remain competitive, not be commoditized, and be disadvantaged like many who did not pay heed to the winds of change. With time, the client's expectation has grown manifold, which necessitates innovative thinking as well.
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A tag-line which was scripted last year, has come to define the culture. The brand positioning has been done in a way to create an imagery of interplay between the human mind, and algorithms and technology. Routine and repetitive processes are getting mechanized, and human ingenuity has to be a step ahead to create further value, continually. Increasingly, the range of competencies that clients require are impossible to develop all in-house, rendering the outsourcing model a snug fit.
Automated specs that redefine processes, help save time and reduce team size as well. If you look at it one way, there is an element of cannibalization, and yet, Evalueserve has been able to pass on the benefit to the client. A sure enough confidence building measure, that has resulted in increased and improved revenue streams for Evalueserve, and offset the effect of cannibalization. Robots cannot eliminate humans, but what it can do is free up time which can then be used productively to usher in enhanced learning. Technically speaking, the shift has been palpable, from MS platforms to dashboards, cloud interactive platforms and such other, it has been a steady movement. Ms Dangi briefly touched upon "InsightBee by Evalueserve", a pay-as-you-go online platform that delivers high quality custom research and analytics and has recently won an innovation award for the Best Lead Generation Tool in London for its Sales Intelligence platform . The moot point being, passivity has no place anymore. Insights have to be continually improved upon, as greater efficiencies are brought about by newer solutions through innovative ways of thinking.
Challenges that the industry is facing
The business environment is volatile today. Business cycles always existed. Typically, cycles that stretched up to 10 – 15 years earlier, have now been crunched into 2 – 5 year time frames. The changes from a regulatory standpoint have been equally rapid. Moreover, interlinkages between markets, as mentioned earlier, are much stronger now. We have gone way beyond the point where we can draw succour from very long-term strategies. Now, even a one-year time frame can be transformative. Inasmuch, the average age of the workforce is on the decline. The millennials have to be constantly motivated through challenging work; they are not averse to taking risks and loyalty (long tenure) is not something which necessarily appeals to them. The policies have to progressively include these people. Again, as mentioned earlier, the initial years were about secondary research which has evolved to include analytics and other digital technologies to build on strong linkages. Over the years, the change in mind-set has been significant, she said.
Impact of digital strategy on the workforce
"It has been very positive", Ms Dangi remarked. This new strategy has freed up employee's time which is now helping them to chart out their careers more meaningfully. Upskilling and undertaking of certification courses have become quite common to help employees stay ahead of the competency curve. We asked her, "Which is more challenging – managing business or people?" The response was quick enough – people! Business, she said was about client relationships, which was heavily dependent on how employees are able to carry it through.
Message for middle-management
It's all about managing relationships based on honesty. This is true both internally and externally. She also emphasized on EQ and its significance in building long-term relationships. People have to be trusted and given adequate responsibilities which they can discharge independently and take pride in. It is about showing them respect and having faith in their competencies. People do want to experiment as they go about their jobs, and the organization should be able to provide an environment where the learning curve is steep.
HR Policies
Finally, we came to that all important aspect of business – talent. The HR policies are well in place, but always in a state of evolution, given the dynamic environment we live in. It accentuates the need to have a look at policies every few years and constantly measure the impact on employee engagement. She cited some of the common-enough best practices which have proved to be very effective: Leave donation; work from home; building a culture of collaboration; flexible work options; job rotations, career enhancement opportunities and a very strong focus on diversity.


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Some people, including several who write for Helium, have boasted that they have earned numerous bachelor's and master's degrees from online "universities." I haven't done any deep detective work on the claims, but just by the number of them piled up by a single person, they can't have much value in the real world.
Of course, online education can be just as valuable as a brick and mortar alma mater. In fact, in addition to my own education, I was on a university faculty for several years. During my own student days and as a university faculty member, I knew many students who spent four or more years in so-called higher education without learning anything more than how to party and cheat on exams. Hmmm, I believe we have a current high-ranking politician or two (not named here) who did the same in their student years.
However, the great majority of students were there and are now at other universities to learn. I believe this is also possible with online education resources. Serious studying alone with your computer takes at least as much concentration and discipline as sitting in a regular college classroom. If the courses and the online school are legitimate, there's every chance for good learning experiences by the motivated enrollee.
The line between traditional college and online education is blurring more every day. Now, even the most prestigious colleges and universities offer combination schedules which allow students to complete much of the required work online and the rest in residency.
My suggestion for someone considering an online education, particularly if a traditional degree is the goal, is to start researching online courses offered by well-known, established universities and colleges. Be aware that the schedule is almost certain to include at least some on-campus residency time to complete the degree requirements. If those big school courses don't include what the person wants for future career use, then it may be necessary to check out other website education programs that do include the special fields required.
The prospective college-level student, particularly one who will soon graduate or has recently graduated from high school, should certainly confer with school faculty and advisers. This should be done before making any financial or other commitments for online education.


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So I have always wanted to do a best of for every year, I have done them here and there but thanks to http://www.365horrormovie.com/ I have been inspired, I spent about 15 hours straight narrowing down and figuring out what came out in what year. I will be posting them for the next few weeks until I get to 1970, I tried to go all the way back to 1960 but I will admit I am not full of knowledge when it comes to a lot of the 60's horror, I came up with a few for each year but not enough to make it worth it. I of course love the classics like Psycho, Night of the Living Dead, Blood Feast, Blood and Black Lace, 2000 Maniacs, The birds, 13 Ghosts and a few here and there but anyways, I also found the most of the 90's were not easy for me, probably my least favorite decade for horror over all, a couple good years and some amazing movies but overall kinda mungtastic. Most of these lists will be top 10 but a few years just had way to much good stuff so I went for anywhere from 15 to 25. Well after all my blah blah here is the first which was the year that the manliest golden girl bought the farm, 1000s of kids rejoiced for their safety while at a ranch and David Carradene blew his last load while reenacting An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Enjoy 2009.
He is back, at least as close as we will ever get. Sam Raimi shows us a bloody good time with this 3 stooges meets thinner party.
9. Feast 3: The Happy Finish- John Gulager
The last in the feast trilogy. I don't care what anyone says all 3 feast are fun as fuck. Fun fuck even. One of the best endings ever.
Kind of like It's Alive for Art Fags.
A true 80's slasher, kind of shitty but the gore is unfuckingbelievable.
One of the greatest openings ever, and quite possibly the best cameo since the Sponge Bob movie.
5. The Human Centipede( First Sequence)- Tom Six
I guess you do go ass to mouth sometimes.
4. Thirst- Chan Wook- Park
This preist knows how to party
A nice throw back to the HG Lewis days of gore films, great cast and Sasha Grey.
2. House of the Devil- Ti West
This movie will rape your face off.
Well there you have it, not a bad year. Up soon is 2008.
for a different look check out 365horrormovie's list for 2009


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Texas A&M at Qatar wins Qatar Universities Basketball CupPublished Dec 05, 2018
Texas A&M at Qatar's women's basketball team won the Qatar Universities Basketball Cup by defeating HBKU 31-16 in the championship game. The team went undefeated during the regular season and in the playoffs. Team members included: Lina Karkoub, Allison Meegan, Karima Ramadan, Malak Abou Samhadaneh, Yossra Osman, Layan Al-Huneidi, Mai Mahmoud, Omnya Abdalla, Byanne Malluhi, Farah Ramada, Joana Mahfouz, Nilufer Kizilgun and Sahar Karkoub (league MVP). The team was coached by Sandra Ramos.


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Are you ready to revisit some memories?? That's right, Hootie And The Blowfish are back, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of their iconic 1994 album, "Cracked Rear View." They're bringing the Group Therapy Tour to the Xfinity Theatre on Saturday 31st August 2019 with special guests the Barenaked Ladies! Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity – get your tickets NOW!!
In 1994, Hootie And The Blowfish released their debut album "Cracked Rear View" – to unexpected astronomical success. For the band, the album's sudden popularity resulted in a shift from playing bars and clubs to selling out arenas and non-stop touring. Eventually, this enabled the band to take what would be a ten-year hiatus and some much-deserved rest. "The idea of going dormant for an unknown period of time can be daunting or scary," Jim Soenfield said of making the decision for the group's hiatus. "But we felt like going away for a while, getting back to our families and a little bit more of a sedentary lifestyle might be a good experiment. We didn't say we were going away for six months or six years. We just said, 'Let's go dormant.'
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FREMONT -- Rodney "Rod" W. Lash, 78, of Fremont died Friday, April 20, 2007, at Elmwood at the Shawhan in Tiffin.
He was born on Aug. 26, 1928, in New London, to Joseph and Winifred (Wilson) Lash.
He was a 1946 graduate of New London High School where he was quarterback of the football team and a member of the state winning mile relay team. Rodney attended Bowling Green State University where he received his teaching degree. Rodney taught and coached at Holland High School in 1950. He served with the U.S. Marines Corp. from 1951 to 1954 where he received the National Defense Ribbon. He continued his teaching and coaching career at Westlake High School, then in Fremont and Ross High School. From 1968 to 1975, he served as Safety Service Director in Fremont. He was instrumental in the flood wall project and the water tower project north of Fremont. He was a life member of Fremont Eagles, member of VFW, Marine Corps League, American Legion and Eagle React. He was currently on Fremont Zoning Board and Recreation Board.
Rodney married Florence (Burton) Lash on March 27, 1954, who survives. He is also survived by daughters, Marianne (Brad) Jurski of Gibsonburg and Lisa (Steve) Barr of Vickery; four granddaughters; and a brother, Doug Lash of New London.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Lash; sister Patricia Cobb; and an infant daughter.
Services were at Wonderly-Horvath Funeral Home and Crematory and burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
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Ambode Finally Speaks On Rift With Tinubu
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday dismissed in entirety the speculations of a rift with the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, saying reports to such effect were untrue.
Ambode 'In Trouble' As Femi Otedola 'Accepts' Lagos PDP Governorship Ticket
Both the social and traditional media have been flooded with news of a major rift between Tinubu and Ambode over an alleged disagreement on the second term bid of the governor.
Tinubu: What The Most Powerful Man In Babylon Must Know
But the state governor while addressing members of the ruling party in Epe, during the election of delegates for the presidential primary and national convention of the APC, today, said the reports indicating a fight between him and Tinubu were out of place and that there was no fight anywhere.
"I want you to know that there is no fight anywhere. The National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and my good self we are not in any fight, we are not in any controversy," he said.
"We are praying to God that the best is yet to come and the best will be what Lagos State deserves and I want you to just continue with your prayers that at this time, God will show His hand and make sure that everything that is of blessing to Lagos State and also blessing of Epe will come to pass."
He specifically commended all the leaders and party faithful who contributed to the success of the delegates' election in Epe, saying APC remained the party to beat in Lagos and Nigeria.
"We have just concluded our Delegates' Election in Epe Local Government and by consensus, we have picked our three delegates that will be going to the National Convention come October 6 for the Presidential direct primaries and the convention for all other people," he said.
"I want to say a very big thank you to all our delegates that are present here; I want to say a big thank you to all our leaders that have also supported us to make sure that this event has come and is done very successfully.
"I want to reiterate once again that our party, All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat; we are the party at the national level and we are going to remain the party in the State."


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Me, break the record..received the highest number of diary from supplier compare to my fellow engineers... it can be an indication that I work well with many suppliers last year .*wink*
And this year, my company gave each one of us a notebook to be used during meetings..said that to standardize (hahh!! talking too much on standardization better standardize our salary with those in Athlone or US or better still pay us in Euro instead)..
BUT, despite getting all these diaries (which only contains a small portion of diary and the rest are all note pages..)...I cannot use any of it.. Hahahahah padan muka.. I still have to go out this lunch time (sayang, mintak izin naaa) and grab any proper diary in the nearest supermarket... hmmm may be The Store (the most happening supermarket here in Kamunting... ngehh..ngeh...ngeh...).
I am one of those yg cannot live without a diary..I mean cannot work without a diary.. I normally jot down all the things to do for tomorrow in the diary before I am off from work.. Mr Asben knows very well that I am a very
So you all lak camna? Dah dapatkan diary pojaaan
Sharelaa dengan saya...


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Day Traders Diary
The stock market opened the week with a win, but concerns over heightened geopolitical tensions held gains in check throughout the session. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq settled with slim gains of 0.1% apiece, while the Dow finished flat.
Investors started the day with optimism, moving the major averages modestly higher, but there was no doubt that last week's missile strike in Syria weighed on the positive sentiment. In addition, the U.S. Navy ordered the Carl Vinson Strike group to begin moving towards the Korean peninsula over the weekend. With those concerns playing in the background, the stock market dipped into negative territory around midday on rumors that China deployed about 150,000 troops in two groups to its border with North Korea. Equities recovered shortly thereafter, but never quite made it back to their best levels of the day.
This rumor of Chinese troop movement has been gaining traction with Asian media in recent days, and it has been noticed by U.S. investors during an abbreviated week, which is likely to see reduced participation. That was the case on Monday with only 794.0 million shares changing hands at the NYSE floor (200-day average: 970.8 million).
For sector standings, the energy group (+0.8%) finished atop the day's leaderboard thanks to a solid performance from crude oil. The commodity finished 1.6% higher at $53.06/bbl following further production complications in Libya. The country's largest oilfield was shut down on Sunday after a group blocked a pipeline linking it to an oil terminal.
The consumer discretionary (+0.4%), industrials (+0.2%), consumer staples (+0.3%), real estate (+0.7%), and utilities (+0.2%) sectors also outperformed the broader market. Retailers helped the consumer discretionary sector in its advance, evidenced by the 1.5% increase in the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT 42.11, +0.60). One of the XRT's top-performers was Amazon (AMZN 907.04, +12.16), which added 1.4% in another solid performance.
On the flip side, the financials (-0.3%) and telecom services (-0.3%) groups settled at the bottom of the day's leaderboard while the health care (-0.2%) and technology (-0.2%) groups performed only modestly better. The top-weighted technology sector suffered from a lackluster performance from its top component by market cap, Apple (AAPL 143.14, -0.20), and selling pressure within the semiconductor industry; the PHLX Semiconductor Index closed lower by 0.8%.
In the Treasury market, the main event, Fed Chair Janet Yellen's speech at the University of Michigan, has yet to occur. Ms. Yellen will participate in a question-and-answer session with the public shortly at 16:10 ET. The benchmark 10-yr yield settled two basis points lower at 2.36%.
Investors did not receive any economic data on Monday. The first report of the week--February JOLTS--will cross the wires tomorrow at 10:00 ET.
Nasdaq Composite +9.3% YTD
Dow Jones Industrial Average +4.5% YTD
Russell 2000 +0.7% YTD