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British woman racks up £76,000 of Italian traffic fines in weeks
A British woman who racked up an impressive £76,000 of traffic fines over a few weeks has been collared by Italian police.
The 62-year-old woman had been caught speeding and entering traffic restricted areas 1,500 times over the space of a few weeks.
Her UK registered Mercedes was causing Italian cops a few issues because of its lineage – the Italian authorities aren't permitted to use foreign vehicle registration systems.
She was eventually nicked when her car was spotted parked up, so the cops waited for her to return and gave her the news that she owed £76k for 1,500 violations.
The Smokey believe she thought her plates meant she couldn't be traced so could do as she pleased. However, she's now got a 90,000 euro bill to pay.
Enza Mondillo of the Florence traffic police commented: "Her car was photographed 1,500 times breaking speed limits and entering traffic controlled parts of the city... I understand from our fines department that she has called in a lawyer to help her but the law is clear here and the Highway Code was broken so she will have to pay - although I'm sure we would probably come to some agreement to settle the fines in instalments."
This particular perp isn't alone in thinking she can flout foreign traffic laws because of her plates – anyone who has driven through Calais after alighting a ferry or Le Shuttle will attest to seeing British drivers letting their right feet become very heavy indeed.
However, breaking the laws in France can see caught drivers stung by Le Plod's zero-tolerance on-the-spot fines. If you're nicked you can be fined up to £200 and escorted to a cash point to make sure you pay up. People going too quickly can see themselves banned from driving in the country – Lewis Hamilton fell foul of this a few years ago.
In the UK over 180,000 parking and speeding fines are avoided by foreign drivers every year.
Diplomats are apparently most proficient at avoiding the fees thanks to their immunity from prosecution. The estimated cost of trying to chase up the outstanding fines is £10 million.


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Do Russians Never Smile? Study in Russia and Bust Some Cultural Myths! Where to study
International Polytechnic Summer School 2017 at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, which annually attracts a big number of students, has recently ended. This year, the number of participants reached 500 students, which again made the Summer School of SPbPU one of the biggest events for international students in Russia.
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Growing interest of young people from all over the world to education in Russia including degree programs taught in English gave grounds for our survey aimed at interviewing students why they prefer studying in Russia and why they favoured the Polytech.
These are the most frequent answers which explain their choice:
- One of the most popular reasons is an opportunity to study the Russian language: lots of international students are interested in Russian language skills, and here at SPbPU they have an opportunity to study it during the University Foundation Program. This language course prepares international students for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Russian universities. SPbPU has been teaching Russian since 1965, and more than 15 000 international students from all over the globe are University Foundation program graduates.
- English is a popular language at Polytech, too. Many young people prefer doing their studies in English, and choose one of the 20 competitive Master's degree programs taught in English. They earn their ECTS credits, attend courses of visiting professors from leading overseas universities and go for a semester for studies at a partner university.
- Living costs and tuition fees in Russia are cheaper than in many European countries.
- One of the main features of SPbPU is the international atmosphere and consolidated campus: students come here from all over the globe, visiting professors from different countries give their lectures, and academic mobility programs are highly-developed.
- Sight-seeing around the streets of St. Petersburg Students makes students really excited. This beautiful, charming, mysterious and welcoming city can touch everyone's feelings.
As we have already noted, our international students study in a multicultural atmosphere, and every day they meet different traditions, cultural characteristics and even superstitions which cause surprise, laughter, fun or embarrassment. And we would like to give some insights into what we all call superstitions.
Myths international students had about Russians
Students of the educational module 'Space Technologies' coming from Singapore were sure that everyone in Russia could meet a Siberian tiger in the street. Students who came to SPbPU to study Russian language and Russian culture shared their opinion that before coming to Russia they expected to see lots of people in fur hats and sports suits.
Students enrolled in the Business Management and Energy Technology programs admitted that before arrival to St. Petersburg they thought Russians were unfriendly people who never smile. In fact, lots of students said that they expected to see gloomy and non-talkative people in Russia.
There are lots of stereotypes about every country. The students of International Polytechnic Summer School met in St. Petersburg many new friends, and the anxiety that Russian people are inhospitable and antisocial disappeared.
There were no Siberian tigers in the streets, and fur hats were only available in souvenir shops.
But besides the stereotypes, there are also some interesting facts and beliefs that students actually have. Some were really new for international students.
Actual superstitions and myths of Russian students
1. Airing out your grade book brings good grades
The thing that Russian students value very much and care about is their student's record book. Students are required to come for an exam with this document, and it definitely brings a lot of problems in case they lose it. That's why a widespread superstition has formed around this small book with all students' marks.
Many students believe that at night before an examination a student should open a window, pull his or her student's record book out of the window, wave it and scream loudly: 'Halyava pridi!' (literally – "Come, free ride"). This should attract the good luck which brings him or her a positive mark without any efforts at the exam.
2. Coins in shoes make the best good luck charms
Another surprising superstition is connected to shoes. Now the international students of SPbPU know that a bronze coin in the right shoe under the heel definitely brings good luck at the exam.
Of course, it is very difficult to find a real bronze coin.
That's why students also use a red or brown one instead of the real deal. But some young people in Russia are sure, that only coins from the USSR will bring them a fortune, so to find such a lucky charm becomes not an easy deal.
3. Pillows do the learning for you
Have you ever tried to put the students' lectures or books under your pillow to absorb all the knowledge from it a night before the exam? Russian students have. The book with the lectures for an exam under the pillow is believed to transfer all the knowledge to a sleeping student. This superstition is widespread not only in Russia: international students from different countries admitted that they had the same belief.
4. The black cat – cross-cultural superstition
Traditionally the symbol of misfortune was a black cat crossing the road. But both Russian and international students agreed that if you hurry for your exam, not even a dozen black cats will convince you to take a longer route to class.
Did you know that Russians also say "Break a leg!" before an exam? They just use a different expression which literally translates from: "Wish you no fur hair and no feather". In order to get good luck, you'd better not to forget to answer: "Dash it all!"
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We all have our myths
Cross-cultural communication is an integral part of an educational process. When students from all over the globe study together, they not only get new knowledge but also meet other cultures, broaden their horizons and learn how to understand each other in a better way.
And this is one of the most important elements in education: to see the differences, but also realize the things that we share and have in common. You also have an opportunity to dive deep into this international atmosphere and to learn a lot about different cultures and traditions from all over the globe – just join our Polytechnic family!

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The happy holidays are obviously over; the AT&T / Verizon sniping is going to reach a fever pitch soon, and Microsoft wants to deny Apple a trademark.
The latest skirmish in the lawsuit battles comes against Apple's application for a trademark on the term "App Store." Apple had applied for this trademark soon after the original iPhone App Store launched in mid-2008, with the application describing the App Store in almost computer-like terms: "retail store services featuring computer software..."
Microsoft has filed a motion for a summary judgment to deny Apple the App Store trademark. The Monday filing states that "app store is generic for retail store services featuring apps" and suggests that the term cannot be registered. To add insult to injury, the motion quotes Steve Jobs using the term generically to describe "app stores for Android."
The big bad purveyor of Windows states that Apple is preventing other companies from using the term "app store." Part of the motion states that "Microsoft would like the ability to use 'app store' to fairly describe its own retail store services for apps, but Apple asserts that such uses are infringements of its rights...." We'll have to wait and see how this one shakes out.
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My uncle passed away this week after a long battle with a brain tumor. He was a self-made man who grew up in the depression, the youngest of 7 children in a log cabin in Idaho. He graduated from high school at just 16 years old and worked to put himself through college and law school. He was a lawyer and a senior vice president for Boise Cascade corporation, and later became the dean of Spokane's Gonzaga Law school. From such a humble beginning, he was truly an inspiration that anyone can aspire to greatness.
I'm drawn to natural elements when creating sympathy cards, something about the soft colors and nature themes seem appropriate.
I used a watercolor paintbrush with Close to My Heart inkpads to create a hand painted look to this wildflower stamp.
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Applied Quantitative Methods and Production Frontiers
Determine the production frontiers for the Durham Health Clinic. Which station should be expanded to increase the overall capacity of the clinic, and why? If the clinic is currently having 250 visits per week (half being return visits) and each staff member is scheduled for 35 hours per week, how many employees of each type does the clinic need?© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com August 20, 2018, 10:12 am ad1c9bdddf
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Solution contains a simple production frontier figure excel graph, for a fictional medical clinic explaining which areas of the clinic need to be expanded and why based on weekly visits, current staff, and hours.


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When I read the word 'Silo' I recall the massive industrial grain storage silos that used to scare me as a child.
Having grown up on a UK TV diet of Doctor Who, Blake 7 and The Tripods, anything that looked vaguely like an enemy spaceship became the subject of irrational fear and bad dreams.
These days I fear silos of a different nature.....
Econsultancy sponsored the last Measurementcamp meeting and we have been involved in many of the sessions. The purpose of this fantastic open source movement is "to create open source resources which allow interested parties to measure their social media communications online and offline." It's a group of talented, enthusiastic and generous people from different backgrounds and organisations giving up their time and sharing valuable social media experiences.
I came away from the last couple of meetings feeling that we might be at risk of social media 'silo-think'. Instead of focusing on the differences and advantages of social media and the creation of industry metrics, perhaps we first need to consider where it sits within multi-channel marketing and how it can amplify and improve traditional channels and approaches.
By getting drowned in the detail we risk forgetting how other marketing disciplines and channel should work together.
We need to avoid measuring social media in a silo. Perhaps the challenge for future Measurementcamps is to fully understand and appreciate where social media fits, where it enhances the broader marketing mix and what we can learn from other disciplines, before we attempt to create another set of marketing metrics.
There are critics of The Net Promoter Score, PR based Advertising Value Equivalents, Advertising Focus Groups, and the BARB methodology but there are reasons why many marketers use them to benchmark and measure their activity. So, what can social media strategists learn from 'accepted' methodologies, how did they develop, what can we apply to our quest for best practice social media measurement methodology?
Measurementcamp would welcome more Agency and client Marketers with deeper experience of other non-digital disciplines to bring their measurement expertise to the table and join us. We need them to share their knowledge of benchmarking and measuring other channels - Broadcast advertising and PR, Brand TV, Direct Mail, In-store, Outdoor etc.
The arguments, "you can't/shouldn't measure social media activity" and "it's impossible to measure it as objectives are different every time and no two channels offer the same metrics" don't stand up in my opinion. Did advertising agencies ever think to themselves, "well this TV and radio stuff is really exciting, but damned if we can measure the effects on what people think about it and sales."?
Econsultancy has previously published our social media ROI findings and we hope to share more of our case studies.
It is not impossible to prove the benefits and cost per objective fulfilled (sale, data acquisition, vote, life improved, pound donated, person reached with a positive message etc) but rarely are these things measured without considering the impact of other marketing channels.
It's time to have more confidence in measuring social media as an effective element of a multi-channel campaign, think about the metrics that really matter and show value comparative to other channels. Make it more complex and detailed if you have the inclination, time, resource and budget,
So channel experts, let's work together to develop useful, relevant, multi-channel metrics.
....and avoid those silos at all costs....
PDF summary notes from the Econsultancy hosted Measurementcamp session can be downloaded here.
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One of the beauties of paid search is that you can test out a hypothesis and get almost instant feedback. You might be monitoring social media and pick up on a consumer trend or a change in sentiment. So, for example it could be a new and clear disposition towards low price, fast postage or customer service levels. You can then test this messaging out in paid search adtext and on your landing pages to see the effects on CTR and conversion. All in the same 24 hours.
Great article and I really like the insight about bringing it altogether and not treating social media as its own category. When we run a campaign although we want to understand the efficacy/ROI of each channel, the campaign as a whole needs to reflect the objectives or KPI of the business: why are we doing it. Great summary also. Looking forward to the next one.


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Program Overview
The goal of the program is to provide you with an in-depth and rigorous study of the field of entrepreneurship. We focus on honing your ability to either start a new venture or develop the ability to meaningfully contribute in a corporate entrepreneurial setting. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to start your own small business, to assist other entrepreneurs in starting up or running a business, or to contribute to entrepreneurial activities in established organizations.
The economic development of our nation is sparked primarily by the "Entrepreneurial Spirit." This spirit emerges from a very special and unique segment of the population known as entrepreneurs. A continual infusion of new ideas and new energies brought forth by these entrepreneurs is the cornerstone of economic growth in our country. As such, entrepreneurs and their new ventures are of vital importance in the process of economic revitalization.
Success in entrepreneurship requires a broad base of conceptual knowledge, personal skills, and competencies. The required courses ensure a variety of rich developmental experiences that can include applied learning, case analysis, research projects, team-based active learning projects, and guest speakers, in addition to traditional classroom lectures and discussions. This major places a strong emphasis on written and oral communications skills, teamwork, and personal initiative.
Major Hours Requirement
The entrepreneurship major requires a minimum of 128 hours.
University-wide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all University-wide graduation requirements.
Entrepreneurship Requirements
Core Requirements
- One approved elective for three credit hours: See your choices.
- MGT 3450 Entrepreneurial Leadership: Learn the concepts and theories about leadership at the individual level and build and enhance your own leadership skills. (Requisites: MGT 3400)
- MGT 3740 Ideation and Business Models: Build the courage to create and risk making mistakes in your quest for true innovations in products, services or processes. You will solve problems in uncertain and dynamic environments. Engage your brain to discover patterns to produce breakthrough ideas that solve business problems! (Requisites: MGT 2100)
- MGT 4700 Theories of Entrepreneurship: Broadly examine historical, literary, and business perspectives on entrepreneurship and understand the role of individuals, new ventures, and established organizations in the discovery, evaluation, and exploitation of economic opportunities. (Requisites: ACCT 3770 and Sr only)
- ACCT 3770 Entrepreneurial Accounting: Get a better handle typical day to day operations and also better identify those urgent issues requiring outside experts. The focus is on the fundamental aspects of planning and control necessary for the accounting component of a business plan. (Requisites: ACCT 1010 and 1020 and FIN 2020)
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- MGT 3730 Entrepreneurial Business Consulting: Work as consultants with a real business! Conduct background research, analyze the client's current situation and context, and make recommendations on how to address a defined business problem. Gain general business skills, such as report writing, presentation, client interaction skills, and team management skills. (Requisites: MGT 3700 and 3710)
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(1802–63). London architect who was surveyor to several organizations, including the London Cemetery Company and The Haberdashers' Company. He designed the Egyptian Revival avenue and other structures at Highgate Cemetery, and the Classical Grecian lodges and gates at Nunhead Cemetery (1839–43). In 1843 he was appointed 'Clerk to the City's Works' (the title was changed to City Architect in 1847), and he was responsible for several street improvements. In 1848 he prepared the first plans for Holborn Viaduct. His masterpiece (demolished 1962) was generally regarded to be the London Coal Exchange (1846–9), an internal top-lit galleried rotunda of cast iron concealed within an Italianate Classical exterior. He also designed the handsome Italianate Metropolitan Cattle Market, Caledonian Road (1855)—only the clock-tower and the corner pubs survive—and the castellated Holloway Prison (1849–52), largely demolished. He was the author of Designs for Tombs and Monuments (1839).
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Lukewarm Stove: Vicente Padilla Probably Not an Option for the Cubs
Another starting pitcher option bites the dust. According to Bruce Miles, anyway.
As far as pitching goes, I've also seen the name Vicente Padilla out there. You can pretty much forget that one. The Cubs weren't keen on him in the past, and it that seems to be the case today. DailyHerald.com.
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An Actor and a Gentleman
Award-winning African American actor Lou Gossett Jr. takes an unvarnished look at the daunting challenges and incredible triumphs of his fifty-five year career.More info →
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World Leaders Pay Tribute To "Proud Son Of Africa" Kofi Annan"In many ways, Kofi Annan was the United Nations"
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This was so devastating to hear this morning after Aretha's death and now Kofin Annan! They are gone to soon!
The lord always take the good and leave the evil ones here for us to deal with!!!!
Yes.it has been a tough week. Mr. Annan was one hell of a leader. May he rest in peace.
What a great man!
RIP this man had a beautiful spirit and made a significant impact on the United Nation🙏🏼🌸prayers to his family
A man with so much knowledge and love for humankind. RIP mighty warrior.
May his gentle soul RIP❤👍
Rest in Everlasting Peace General Annan💝
May you rest on peace (RIP).
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Honorable Kofin Annan
I agree
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Survey: 60% of people want Trump to stop tweeting about the NFLA majority of Americans disapprove of Trump tweeting about the NFL and disapprove of how the NFL has handled the anthem controversy.
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At least 60% also would appreciate it if someone took his phone and shoved it where the sun doesn't shine.
And 100% of the people just want him to stop tweeting altogether
Since we love polls www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2018/08/16/trump-approval-rating-african-american...
NO!!! Most people want him out of office of the President
I want trump to grow up and stop tweeting PERIOD!!!!!
What percentage of the population want him to have a fatal massive heart attack and fall on Pence and crush him?! Just asking..,
I have one even better than that, how about he just leave, go away, asap, today, right now, PLEASE just go away.
No, let him keep tweeting. The dumbass makes ignorant comments EVERY day and we have a record with Twitter that ensures he can never say "I didn't say that".
Since 1965 Democrats (25 years in power): 3 indictments 1 conviction 1 prison sentence. Republicans (28 years in power): 120 indictments 89 convictions 34 prison sentences. Remind me again how both parties are basically the same?
NFL players have the image of being alpha males that are feared by less endowed, insecure males. Trying to emasculate their image makes the less evolved feel secure.
Just a bully with self authority Trump just haven't picked on the wrong bully yet he wouldn't last a split-second on the football field cuz they work as a team
Time for more talk of kneeling during football. Then February comes and no more kneeling and not one thing changes in the justice system for minorities... way to encourage more drama.
He is obsessed with football because I heard he wore a helmet from age 5 while riding on the yellow short school bus!
60% of people need to get a life
Elect A Clown 🤡 Expect A Circus !! Period
Trump does what he wants and Nobody seems to stop him - Nobody!
I am never included in these surveys!
Sometimes I wonder who is really doing the tweeting!!
70% Want him in Prison
He tarnished the NFL for me!
The bast@rd
Take his own advice on this and "Be Cool". Oh wait..
Stop tweeting PERIOD!
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I arrived at home, ready to start my chores. I proceeded to the garage and grabbed the lawn mower, and went outside to quickly finish my daily task. I had heaps of homework that night, and didn't think I'd ever be able to finish it. Just when I was done, two of my classmates came strolling along. They waved and smiled. It was during the summer so the two girls were wearing tank tops and short shorts. Anyways, they were probably the two most beautiful girls in our grade and I had always dreamed of fucking them. The came in just when I had finished and just started to chit-chat. I invited them inside for a drink and they agreed. We were all sweating, as the temperature had risen over 110, and the cokes i brought out really helped cool us down. They started talking about school and their love lives. I didn't know what this was going to lead to, but I just sat on the couch with them and listened.
They were talking about how hot one of the teachers were when I felt pressure on my cock. I looked down and saw Erica's hand slowly massaging my growing bulge. I looked up into her eyes, and was met by a lust-filled gaze. I looked over to my other side, Rina and the smiled and whispered in my ear, "we both wanted you. So we agreed to fuck you together". Rina stood up in front of me and started to strip. Her body was so smooth and tanned. She swayed in such a way that I wanted to just jump up and grab her. Taking everything BUT her bra and panties off, she sat back down next to me. Erica was still massaging my bulge, but was having some trouble so unzipped my zipper, exposing my cock. It was dangling in the air and Erica moved lower to take it into her mouth. At the same time, Rina proceeded to take off my shirt. This was sheer plesure. I started to scream loudly (my parents were out of town so I had no fears of being caught doing this) and moaned with pleasure. Just before I cummed, Erica took me out of her mouth and smiled. She said softly "I love you Mike…I want you so bad…" I smiled back. Unlike Rina, Erica just tore away at her clothing, and took off everything.
Rina was licking my chest and sucking on my nipples. Erica was just standing there, watching Rina sit on my lap and kiss my lips. I had frenched Rina before, but it was not like this. Our tounges played for what seemed like hours, and she finally took hers out of my mouth. She lay on the floor, bekoning for me to follow her. Erica lay down next to her and I jumped ontop of both of them. I squeezed both of their tits with my unexperienced hands and they both started to moan quietly. I went lower and fingered both of them at the same time, kissing each of their pussies every now and then. Their breathing grew deeper and louder. Their chests and breasts rose and sank like the waves of the ocean. Finally Rina could take it no more and screamed in pleasure as she orgasmed. Erica followed shortly after and was ready to return the favor. Both of them jumped up and lay on top of me, taking turns sucking my 7 1/2 inch hard cock. I moaned in pleasure, cumming in no time. Finally they both wanted me to fuck them. They were both virgins and their pussies were very tight. I didn't know who to screw first so they decided for me. Rina was to be the first and she slowly guided my cock into her. I started to slide in and out. She screamed. I didn't know if it was because of the pain or pleasure. But she wrapped her legs around my ass and pumped hard. Our pace grew faster and my hands were busy grbbing at her tits while my mouth was working away at her mouth. She grabeed my back with one last pull and slowly receeded. She had orgasmed, but I was still humping away…bouncing like a rabbit. It took me another 5 minutes to cum. I was exhausted, but it was Erica's trun. She put her pussy in front of me and i licked it. It exited me, and my cock was back in full size in no time. This time, Erica was on top and she lowered herself onto me. She bounced up and down on my cock and I tried to move in with her rythm. She lasted for a long long time, and i cumed first. After these two fucks, they both slept over and we experiment in different positions. An amazing first and second time with two gorgeous girls…


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Now that Chief Justice John Roberts has upheld President Barack Obama's health care law, the chief has fallen off so many conservative Christmas lists that some sound eager to revoke his citizenship.
They'll get over it, I'm sure. But as its opponents talk about changing the dreaded "Obamacare" -- through election victories, they hope -- they remain curiously vague about what they want to change it to, or whether they really want to change it at all.
For example, when Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was asked this weekend how his party would provide coverage to the nation's 30 million uninsured, he sounded like those folks had nothing to do with the debate.
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Here we go again. The senator sounded like a replay of the Grand Old Party's talking points from the health care debates of three years ago, when Obamacare was a mere glimmer in its cosponsors' eyes.
Joining him in the Way-Back Machine was Republican House Speaker John Boehner on CBS' Face the Nation. The law has to be "ripped out by its roots," he told guest host Norah O'Donnell and Congress should "start over." Oh, joy. Just what we need -- a replay of the debate that Republicans now blame for distracting him from the nation's economic woes.


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RE: Becoming The Demon
(04-05-2013 08:00 AM)Chas Wrote:(04-05-2013 01:24 AM)Misanthropik Wrote: I intend to wait, Chas. My largest obstacle is the overall cost, but I also wish to make sure that I am absolutely certain of this choice. As I've said: that's why I posted this in the first place. I'm not going to butcher my body on a whim.
I'm not being dismissive at all, Chas. To quote: "I respect your view(s) and take what you and others say, have said, or might say into consideration,". I am aware of your perspective and the motives behind what you say. But within those motives are clear biases, and I take those, too, into consideration. Acknowledging your biases does not mean I'm throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
As for unhealthy obsession, I am considering that as well. As I said, I'm not going to butcher my body on a whim. I'm thinking things through. I'm contemplating my motives and my goals. I'm researching what is involved in the lengthy process I envision, and I'm deciding whether or not I want to be a demonic humanoid for the rest of my life. While many of the alterations would be easy to conceal if necessary; they will be a part of me unless I endeavor to have them surgically reversed. (Nothing I've proposed here is permanent; despite what some have said) This isn't just a demented game of dress-up. This is the total replacement of a physical identity. It demands lengthy consideration and weighing of the pros and cons.
With that said, even if it transpires that it is just an unhealthy result of a disturbed mind: so what? Sitting down and having a good cry with a therapist is not a required remedy for such an ailment. If people choose, instead, to make their ears a little more pointed than before and stick some horns to their head; there is nothing wrong with that. A depressed woman going out to get a makeover is a bodily transformation, and yet nobody gets upset about it. Nobody tells her she's dealing with her psychological issues in an unhealthy way. Nobody tells an unhappy man that he's acting irrationally when he seeks to improve himself by shredding his muscle fibers in the interest of making them grow larger and stronger. These are extensive, sometimes injurious bodily transformations undertaken for psychological reasons. But again, nobody gets upset.
It's only when a transformation deviates from what is considered "normal" that people decide they've gone off the deep end. When Bob starts lifting weights to feel like he's 20 again; everyone wishes him the best. When Miso wants to point his ears or split his tongue; well he's got a serious disorder which requires immediate psychiatric intervention.
Fucking hell, man.
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^Yeah, that's pretty much my thoughts on the matter. People get bent out of shape and tell people not to do things that are considered "abnormal," saying it's for the person's own good. And it's worth considering one's reasons, certainly. But when I read things saying to avoid all "abnormal" body modification, I just see a lot of personal biases.
When I read the OP, my thoughts were that Mis is a smart guy, he wouldn't do anything too wacky unless he had thoroughly thought it through.
bemore Wrote:If it was just a pain and liberation thing then go for suspension. Have some hooks whacked through your chest/back/arms and get hung up and swung around. There are places/conventions that do it. I'm not trying to second guess why you want it done but to me if you did it is a permanent externalisation to the outside world, it is a statement that you wish others to judge you by, be it cool, distastefull, rebelious, careless, intimidating, and millions of other words that I am too tired to write down.I think he already said a few times that his goal was the transformation, NOT the process, the pain involved, etc.
Yes, people will judge you, but you have to think about whether or not that matters, to what extent it matters, etc.
I mean, if I want to do something I tend to do it regardless of what the neighbors think. Fuck the neighbors. If you have thought it through and want to do something, and the opinions of judgmental idiots don't matter much to you, I'd say maybe you should do it.
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Misanthropik (04-05-2013)
RE: Becoming The Demon
(03-05-2013 07:03 PM)Peanut Wrote:
His name is Rick..,
"I am quite sure now that often, very often, in matters concerning religion and politics a man's reasoning powers are not above the monkey's."~Mark Twain
"Ocean: A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man - who has no gills."~ Ambrose Bierce
RE: Becoming The Demon
I would like to state that I've always found people that do things outside the "usual" or "normal" trends as very admirable. I love seeing others completely destroy stereotypes. Amyb mentioned something around those lines. If people see intelligent individuals with more "extreme" body modifications, eventually people won't attribute or label those people as these "inconsiderate and attention-seeking freaks."
I remember getting my Monroe piercing a year ago. The piercers' name was Chris and he was super tall and skinny. He had his earlobes gauged to about the size of quarters and cheek piercings where one's dimple's might be. He was also covered in tattoos; Almost every piece of skin that was visible depicted beautiful and strange artwork. I kept peeking, trying to see as many pieces as I could. Anyway, I am human and I automatically "judge" or assume someone's personality before I even talk to them. (It's also fun to see that I'm completely wrong when I imagined this new character I've met.) I was having trouble figuring him out because he was very precise and hardly talked. I thought, "Gah! I hate when dudes that act like they have better things to do." (I'm a freaking talker; I admit. I am not ashamed.) I started to feel awkward.
Once he got everything ready, he explained the procedure and what to expect. His personality changed instantly and he became the sweetest person. (Well, it didn't "change." I simply saw him as who he really was.) When my body jerked forward the second the needle passed through my lip, he gently pushed me back down and said, "Relax, hon... I need you to hold still." I almost smiled! I STILL tell people about the dude covered in skull tattoos repeatedly saying, "sweetie" and "hon." It was awesome. That's MY way of telling others that the ones we often perceive as "freaky" (many girls I know think they are creepy.) are really often nicer than the 'lil old ladies or church-goers.
Okay. I'm going on, but I began watching videos and reading about "Zombie Boy" since reading this thread. I got a bit obsessed by the end of the night. There's something really awesome about seeing a walking zombie, talking gently and puffing on a cigarette.
Misanthropik puts a lot of thought into things. He is a creator and an artist by nature. He feels one way, others see him another way. This modification he's talking about is a manifestation of his feelings; Show how he feels. I can respect an individuals need to express themselves.
Miso, it'll make your photo ops that much more interesting when you're famous and signing your books. (and then promoting your movies.)
"Can I have your autograph?"
"Of course."
"Can... I get a picture with you?"
"By all means."
You take off your hat and the teenager holds his fingers above his forehead, forming his own horns. He is imitating his favorite celebrity. His smile is huge! That was the most down-to-Earth author/actor/director he'd ever met.
Misanthropik, you'd be the most well-spoken demon look-alike the world will ever behold
"It was life, often unsatisfying, frequently cruel, usually boring, sometimes beautiful, once in awhile exhilarating." -Stephen King
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(04-05-2013 06:33 PM)Misanthropik Wrote:(04-05-2013 08:00 AM)Chas Wrote: You can be dismissive of a 'cranky old codger', but that is the easy, lazy response.
Seriously? Equating a makeover, weight liftng, or weight loss with a surgical procedure?
Tell me again that you are thinking rationally.
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RE: Becoming The Demon
(05-05-2013 05:37 AM)Chas Wrote:(04-05-2013 06:33 PM)Misanthropik Wrote: I'm not being dismissive at all, Chas. To quote: "I respect your view(s) and take what you and others say, have said, or might say into consideration,". I am aware of your perspective and the motives behind what you say. But within those motives are clear biases, and I take those, too, into consideration. Acknowledging your biases does not mean I'm throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
They're all forms of body modification, Chas. There truly is no difference outside of the procedures themselves. And they're done for personal, psychological reasons. Yet somehow, you believe those to be just fine, while you believe mine to be unhealthy.
Please explain to me the details of why my method is unfavorable. Of why it is "unhealthy".
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(05-05-2013 03:55 PM)Misanthropik Wrote: They're all forms of body modification, Chas. There truly is no difference outside of the procedures themselves. And they're done for personal, psychological reasons. Yet somehow, you believe those to be just fine, while you believe mine to be unhealthy.
I'm gonna guess and say it's because a haircut is more socially acceptable.
But that's cultural and what's acceptable changes.
And like I said before, another important factor is whether or not you care what the neighbors think (and if you think your job choices will be affected).
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(05-05-2013 04:04 PM)amyb Wrote:(05-05-2013 03:55 PM)Misanthropik Wrote: They're all forms of body modification, Chas. There truly is no difference outside of the procedures themselves. And they're done for personal, psychological reasons. Yet somehow, you believe those to be just fine, while you believe mine to be unhealthy.
And I'm going to call bullshit.
Surgical procedures are not haircuts or weight loss or body building.
This is not a social construct, this is the difference between surgical, permanent alteration and natural function.
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05-05-2013, 06:04 PM (This post was last modified: 05-05-2013 06:10 PM by cheapthrillseaker.)
RE: Becoming The Demon
Like Girly posted - it's gonna get strange looks on one side of the world.
Other sides, you're not doing enough.
EDIT: Instead of making this transformation a private matter, you chose to post it here.
Exhibitionist much?
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Misanthropik (05-05-2013)
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I didn't read any of this thread beyond this point:
Quote:When I sat down in that medical chair; watching my piercer, Aaron, sterilize his tools and unpacking his needles, I felt something which is only felt at certain intervals in an individual's life. I felt a sense of power. There was to be pain involved, yes, but I was consciously choosing to endure it, and that gave me power.
After that, I saw some words to the effect of, "transforming the body la la la..." and then saw some interesting and colorful National Geographic ritual pics. Then I think I saw someone saying something like socially acceptable; I'm thinking neither of those are related unless someone's tried to make them appear so. They each have their own separate social structure. And then there's the guy with the all over tattoo who is also a model for a coverup makeup.
So, I'm not exactly certain what "surgical procedure" is being discussed but I can say that it is probably more about the two sentences I quoted than anything else. Coincidentally, so are the National Geographic pics... as are the "socially acceptable" ideas being discussed. All these ideas center around the notion of being in control; complete control of a surrounding environment's perception of the self and control of one's own self empowerment. Essentially: I have power over me and my sense of self, possibly even enough to fuck with your sense of self.
The tattoo guy is a model for that one thing and most likely the first of his kind. I don't know if the hypothetical second tattoo guy will bring in his salary without having to skydive into a swimming pool for the nearest stereo shop's grand opening, because the data is not in at this time. However, I too suspect the first guy's initial tatt came about with similar notions of control and empowerment. The hypothetical second guy's sense of self empowerment may not be under such scrutiny at decision making time. Some people do shit for love while others do shit for love of money and try to make out like it's the same.
I suppose I am able to go so far as to call this all a personal vision and/or empowerment, but it's not really up to me to self actualize for someone else. I would advise that any "surgical procedure" that is body invasive or body altering can cause other health issues. These issues may in turn completely fuck with any notions of self empowerment and ultimately with one's sense of self. This would be my main concern - health and wellbeing - physically and mentally.
That said, I DO strongly advise that if any "surgical procedure" is to be performed, make damn sure that an accredited, fully certified, licensed anesthesiologist is in charge and that no post op anti-nausea or paralytic injections be allowed. Check and recheck references of the surgeon and surgeon's assistants.
Have fun and if shit happens other than what I've personally cautioned about; no whining.
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The lounge is warmed by a roaring pellet stove, the tunes are always on, and the rustic continental breakfast draws everyone together each morning. Mingle with guests or pick up tips on things to do. In the evenings, the front lawn firepit brings friends, families and strangers together. Plus we're in a beautiful location at Monument Mountain, in the heart of the Berkshires, and just five minutes' drive from Great Barrington, voted Best Small Town in America by Smithsonian Magazine! Come see what all the fuss is about...
Best of all, we live here and love it – we're people who are passionate about all things Berkshires. We'll help you learn to love it as much as we do.
The TripAdvisor community included us in their Travellers' Choice awards: we were listed in the top 25 hotels in America in the 'Service' and 'Bargain Hotels' categories.


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This is a guest post by my customer service mentor Jean Fan.
Hello everyone! My name is Jean and I'm here today wanting to share a thing or two on customer service.
Remember that time where you have to call the 1-800 customer service line, go through the phone tree and sometimes can't even talk to a real person! Recognize that frustration! Ladies and gentlemen, that's what we called BAD customer service.
You see, a good customer service experience shouldn't bring out frustration before customers even have the chance to talk to a staff member. What should happen instead, is trust before the service and satisfaction at the end.
Let me ask you one more thing here, when you are buying a nice piece of steak, besides all the fancy advertisements, what would make you spend USD$100 for that one piece of meat? Surely, the fancy advertisements won't always work here, especially if we've got other bills to pay and other desire we have in life. If your best friend, or just that one friend you can always trust, if it was him introducing you to the restaurant, telling you how great that one steak was, telling you how sophisticated the service were, and especially on how they handled their mistakes.. you are more than likely to want to pick this steakhouse because of your friend.
Here are a few things that you want to know about good customer service:
1. Good customer service builds trust
In today's world, we see a lot of scammers out there in reality and not to mention the internet. Trust is literally the last thing that can be put on the table here. However, with good customer service and enough level of communication, this would be really easy to overcome. A good customer service experience, brings out the authenticity of the company. With a genuine conversation, it is easy to connect with customers and connect with them. Now, I'm not saying that this will happen overnight, after all Rome wasn't built in one day. But the key is to create real human connections.
2. Good customer service equals quality marketing
Like the story mentioned above, we are more than likely to spend money on something our friends and family recommend. Comparing to the nice and fancy advertisements, if your that one cool friend tells you how great of an experience he's had at this steakhouse, chances are.. you would want to take your partner there for special occasions as well.
3. Good customer service help gains revenue
As you probably know already, gaining new customers is simply more expensive than keeping the ones your already have happy. If you are trying to make a profit here, you want to make your current money spenders happy and well treated. Let's think of it this way, you gain more from a customer who is willing to pay for you continuously for decades, rather than having all the one timers coming in all the time.
4. Good customer service makes mistakes seems like good opportunities
I want to acknowledge that no one is perfect, it is true that we all make mistakes. Sometimes it can get very very ugly. This is where customer service comes in place as a very crucial role. When we solve the problem right, it produces loyalty. Chances are, if you are able to solve the problem and resolve the mistake correctly, what comes out instead would be one of the most loyal customer any organization would ever have.
5. Good customer service is the best way to improve
We after all, live in a world based on collaborations between one and another. By delivering good customer service, it would not only be a great way for a company to know what is desired, but also to improve based on all the important and precious suggestions. It can even be a good opportunity to develop new and innovated ideas, and possibly make this world a even better place.
How has customer service influenced you?