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...and nine days later we will all be back home. Feels like another great weekend coming to a close. Disciples spending their time going on group dates, swimming in the ocean, doing laundry, and a fun game of mafia under the tent. Besides the reports from the fireworks and the cheers of people riding the air-launched swing next door to us, it is very tranquil here on project. Rev. Okey is once again sharing with the disciples after a worship session led by Dan Harper.
Some of the disciples had lunch with their co-workers on project today, a little taste of the job social to come. There are a lot to look forward to this week, including the return of the staff later this week.


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When Sara Bardell, a mother of three children, moved to Tucson five years ago, she was surprised by the lack of indoor places for kids to play, especially during the hot summer.
So, she and her husband got to planning and created Jump: Family Entertainment Center, which officially opens Nov. 11.
The 14,000-square-foot facility on the south side includes four inflatable obstacle courses, a slippery slope, jumping pillow, Toddler Town and an Interactive Beam video game system with 33 different games.
It also includes a concession stand which will serve hot dogs, nachos, sodas, pizza and other snacks.
"I am super excited," Bardell said. "All the hard work is coming together."
The center is currently in its soft opening stage while the finishing touches are being added. Families can come in for a discounted admission of $7 per child.
Kathy Smith was at Jump with her two grandsons one day last week.
"I think it's fabulous," Smith said. "I've been following on Facebook and watching and waiting."
Kristen Kvaran's children played happily in the Toddler Town section of Jump that day, which includes a jumping castle and various other hands on activities.
"I think it's super fun," Kvaran said. "It's always nice to find places inside for the kids to go especially in the winter and summer months. I appreciate that they have something specifically for the wee ones."
The official grand opening is 10 a.m., Nov. 11 with face painters, balloon artists, characters and more.
After the grand opening, Bardell will offer Toddler Time from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday during the school year so parents can bring the little ones ages 4 and under. Oh, and get this. There will be free coffee.
What: Jump: Family Entertainment Center
Where: 5120 S. Julian Drive
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Cost: $9 per child. Parents play for free.
Info: Click here
Grand opening: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 11. Admission that day is $4.50 per child.

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text: Good Morning from Cape Town! Ok so this is actually a sunset... :) BUT it makes one think of fresh days, new starts and a bit of hope floating in the air. Have a great day all* Pic source: Rosalind Elphick Stacey BurrMay 25, 2010Cape Town, hope, sunset Facebook0 Twitter LinkedIn0 Tumblr 0 Likes


text: 05 Nov 2015 11:30 Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has received an award from Airlink, a humanitarian nonprofit organisation that links airlines with prequalified nonprofits, for its efforts following the Nepal earthquake disaster in April this year. When the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Nepal on 25 April this year, Airlink immediately contacted Etihad Airways to request flight tickets for volunteers. In all, working with Airlink, Etihad Airways provided 54 flight tickets for aid workers from the USA, Europe and Australia to fly into Kathmandu.James Hogan, Etihad Airways President and Chief Operations Officer, said: "The relationship with Airlink is an important one, which allows us to provide rapid and essential logistic assistance to those in most need through the wider NGO network."Steven Smith, Airlink's Executive Director, said: "We are pleased to recognise Etihad Airways for its dedication and support of nonprofit partners responding in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Nepal in April. They provided overwhelming support to responding nonprofits, enabling rapid relief and sustained humanitarian support following this catastrophic event. We are truly grateful for their partnership."This support was part of a greater relief program initiated by Etihad Airways to help the people of Nepal. This included the donation of 5,000 blankets that were transported to Nepal by the Red Crescent; the collection of over AED270,000 raised by staff through various fund-raising activities; and the provision of over 10,000 kilograms of free-of-charge excess baggage to passengers to carry relief and emergency aid into the country.Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways' award-winning loyalty programme, invited its members around the world to support the cause by contributing their Guest Miles. As a result, over 30 million miles were donated by Etihad Guest members. The award was presented to Linden Coppell, Head of Sustainability at Etihad Airways, at the Airline Economics Conference gala dinner in Hong Kong. Contacto Como aerolínea verdaderamente internacional, contamos con una presencia auténticamente global. Cómo ponerse en contacto con su oficina de Etihad más cercana. Ver información de contacto Déle a «Me gusta». ¡Visite nuestra página de Facebook! Véanos ¡Visite nuestro canal de YouTube! Síganos Etihad Airways | Ofertas Etihad | Ayuda Etihad | Recompensas Etihad


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#gamemp3s Archive Torrents: The Remix (P-Q)
Here's this weekend's update to the archive torrents. Fifty-one albums are available to download including popular series such as: Panzer Dragoon, Parappa the Rapper, Parasite Eve, Perfect Dark, and Phantasy Star. Help us all out and seed so we can all enjoy.
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Ahhh... Parasite Eve, thanks Msia!
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Two things: Was Prince of Persia re-ripped? My BitTorrent client wants to redownload them. Not a big deal, just wondering.
And PinkSweets is also in this torrent. I thought the remixes did not feature albums that were released during the last year?
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You guys are going way too fast I'm still on C and D part 1
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Ugh, that's my bad, I didn't mean to include that. I also added another album we released this year when I made the M torrent (Musics from Super Star Soldier) before I left for spring break. I don't remember there being a problem with Prince of Persia, but I'll ask Godai. Anyways, hopefully I won't make the same mistake a third time, but good call thanks Emil.
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Why didn't you guys include 'passionsingle' in the torrent? I made a link just in case you needed it again.
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MalaiseDivinity: That's going to be released in the U torrent (no pun intended): "Utada Hikaru - Passion".
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Yay, Parasite Eve! Thank you kindly, GameMP3! I will definately help seed with this one. Just a question...though, I'm not entirely sure if this should be asked here, but um... ...ahhh... The new Tales of Destiny, the remake version for the PS2... ...I've been searching for its soundtrack for a while now. Haven't seen it unless I haven't searched hard enough. Might that be released through here anytime soon, per chance? Any answer would be much appreciated!
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Apparently adding a new section for upcoming releases means nothing. Please read.
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Songs of Ragol. I've been waiting years for this one. Thank God for G-mp3s.
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PaRappa! I gotta believe!
comment #11
There's two Panzer Dragoon OST's. I noticed that the tracks are the same except for two tracks at the end of one of the OST's. Whats the deal with that?
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One was a reprint Jabun.
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Question. I was comparing this to a Excel file that I'm (trying) to keep up with all the releases you guys have, and I noticed a few albums missing from this torrent, including:
Perfect Collection Ys
Perfect Selection Dracula ~New Classic~
Perfect Selection Dracula Battle
Perfect Selection Dracula Battle II
Are they getting put on another torrent, are they on an old torrent I missed, or am I just out of luck?
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Sir VG: Check the D torrent and Ys will be on the Y torrent.


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Beyond The Lob
Where our very own Manhattan stylist Patti Vaccaro of the Yves Durif Salon in The Carlyle Hotel sits down with me to explain how to go confidently shorter (relax, we're not going short-short) and refresh both your look and your attitude heading into fall. (Please, God, the sooner the better. I can't take this senseless summer much longer.)
Gigi Anders: Patti, lots of celebs have been chopping off their hair -- Adele, Kendall, Rosie, etc. But it's still basically shoulder length. Do you see that as an interim measure? Kind of like, "I'm cutting my hair but not in an all-the- way kind of way"?
Patti Vaccaro: For some, choosing shoulder length feels like a safer option with an easier grow-out phase. Hair that is shoulder length and above can make a person's style appear bold and fearless. That's what makes cutting hair shorter so exciting. I love this length because it's flirty, and kind of a tease between short and long.
GA: Talk about why you love long hair in the summer and shorter hair for winter. It seems counter-intuitive.
PV: Many of my clients assume I want to cut their hair shorter to combat the heat of the summer months. Not true. Having long hair looks sexy with tanned skin, sleeveless tops, and summer dresses. Also, it's a great time to give your hair a break from the hot tools and the round brush. The fall is the time to reinvent yourself.
GA: As F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in The Great Gatsby, "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
PV: Exactly. Your first big haircut after the summer has the same effect as your first summer tan. People look at you and say "WOW"!!! Meanwhile, repair your hair with conditioning treatments and enrich your color. Fall and winter clothes cover more of your body so play with your length. Free your shoulders from your hair.
GA: How is beyond the lob a fresher take on where hair is going?
PV: It's just that. We are going beyond the lob this year -- whether you are ready to take it a step further and go shorter like many celebs have, or opt for über-long runway hair. Whether you have straight, wavy, or very curly hair -- you can style it to your natural texture.
GA: Are there any women or hair types that shouldn't go beyond the lob?
PV: In the short-to- shoulder-length range there is something for everyone. Finding your best look is determined by the texture of your hair and the shape of your face.
Your natural texture plays an important role in the decision. Knowing what your hair will and will not do for you is vitally important because your don't want to have to spend time fighting with your hair. Shorter hair draws people's eyes to your face. So knowing what length and angles to cut is important, and which of your features you particularly wish to highlight.
GA: Speaking of which, is it all about the cut, or does color also factor in? If so, how?
PV: I think color plays a big part in all haircuts. Even a soft highlight just around the frame of your face makes the difference between looking tired and looking fresh. If you are feeling a little bored with your cut but you don't want to change the length, adding color will give you the change you need. If you are going from lob length to short it is important that the color complements the cut. For that reason I always cut the hair before it is colored. Now, for someone who wants to keep her natural color, a simple gloss for added shine is a great and simple way to go.
GA: What products do you like to help achieve this new look?
PV: Shu Uemura is our product line of choice at The Yves Durif Salon. The Ample Angora Volumizing Mousse is great for body and shine. Yves sells an ivory resin static-free comb that I use to apply my mousse. I pump a golf ball-size amount in the palm of my hand, use the comb to rake through the mousse, and comb the mousse through damp hair. It is a great way to distribute the product evenly through the hair from roots to ends. We also recommend the L'Oréal Professional tecni Art line. Am loving the Dual Stylers. It's a gel and crème in one tube. When you press a target area on the tube, the two products mix and come out together. Put them in your hand and apply to damp hair. There are three different kinds, each for a different texture of hair. I have been using the one in the green tube called Liss and Pump-Up for volume and smooth hair. They are all great anti-humidity products, so if you want to add some waves to your hair you won't get the frizz that goes with it.
GA: If readers can't get to see you in NYC, what are the steps they can share with their own stylist to achieve a shorter yet cool, sexy, imperfect look?
PV: It all happens in the consultation. That's when the decisions are made. When I give a consultation I always offer my professional opinion but it is just as important to listen to my clients' ideas. I encourage them to bring images of styles they like. I use those as a guide to help describe what they like or dislike in a certain look. Unless you have a client that gives you carte blanche, it is important that they have a clear understanding of what the end result will be. Of course it goes without saying that anyone in the New York City area who would like to come in for a complimentary consultation is cordially invited to do just that!


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Since inception in 2010, Management 3.0 has become a global movement. To date, more than 400 management facilitators worldwide are changing the face of leadership by providing hands-on workshops, which focus on tangible practices to help managers, team leaders, middle management and C-level executives increase employee engagement and foster transformational change within their organizations.
Who participates in Management 3.0 workshops?
Each Management 3.0 Workshop is targeted to one specific group of people: those focused on improving their approach to management. These are the people who recognize that there is not enough employee engagement and team collaboration in their organization. These are the people who won't just complain, but are looking for proactive solutions to change management processes
People across organizations looking to answer questions such as: How can we motivate our workers? How can we change the organization's culture? How can we change the mindset of managers? How can we get teams to take responsibility? How can we improve teamwork and team collaboration? How can we get managers to trust their teams? How can we develop people's competencies? How can we be agile when the organization is not?


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The features of adult-onset type II citrullinemia may also develop in people who as infants had a liver disorder called neonatal intrahepatic cholestasis caused by citrin deficiency (NICCD). In many cases, the signs and symptoms of NICCD resolve within a year. Years or even decades later, however, some of these people develop the characteristic features of adult-onset type II citrullinemia.[1][2]
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
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Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person's medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.
Additional information related to the treatment of adult-onset citrullinemia type II can be accessed through eMedicine.
If you need medical advice, you can look for doctors or other healthcare professionals who have experience with this disease. You may find these specialists through advocacy organizations, clinical trials, or articles published in medical journals. You may also want to contact a university or tertiary medical center in your area, because these centers tend to see more complex cases and have the latest technology and treatments.
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Dr Beecher's June 17 Weekly Chiropractic Newsletter
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Week of Monday, June 17th, 2013
Mental Attitude: Stress and Problem Solving. People under high levels of chronic stress appear to have impaired problem-solving skills. In a study setting, they solved 50% fewer problems than their non-stressed peers. PLOS ONE, May 2013
Health Alert: Texting While Driving. Teens in the United States receive hundreds of text messages a day, but one message they aren't getting is that they shouldn't text and drive. 43% of high school students of driving age reported texting while driving at least once in the past 30 days. The specific act of texting while driving has been found to increase the risk of a crash by 23 times, leading many to conclude that texting while driving is more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. Pediatric Academic Society, May 2013
Diet: Low Vitamin D Levels and Cardiovascular Problems. Increased levels of vitamin D in the body result in lower levels of CRP (c-reactive protein) in the blood. High levels of CRP are associated with the hardening of blood vessels and a greater risk of developing cardiovascular problems.
American Journal of Medicine, May 2013
Exercise: Fibromyalgia and Exercise. For many people who have fibromyalgia, the thought of exercising is painful. However, a recent study shows that light to moderate exercise (light jogging or brisk walking for 20 minutes a day) over a prolonged period of time improves overall symptoms, such as fatigue and trouble sleeping, without increasing pain. Arthritis Care & Research, May 2013
Chiropractic: Recommended For Low Back Pain. According to a study based in the United Kingdom, chiropractic patients with low back pain improved markedly during the first three months of care with high patient satisfaction scores. Considering all costs of care, the study's author suggests that chiropractic care be considered "in the wider context of health care delivery in the United Kingdom" for all patients with low back pain. University of Portsmouth, May 2013
Wellness/Prevention: Helmet Laws. 900 Americans die each year in bicycle crashes, with three-quarters of the fatalities from head injuries. Bicycle helmets save lives but only 21 US states have laws requiring bicyclists to wear helmets. States with mandatory helmet laws have lower rates of fatalities/incapacitating injuries after bicycle-motor vehicle collisions than states without helmet laws. Pediatric Academic Society, May 2013
Quote: "Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy." ~ Lao Tzu
This Weekly Health News Update is compliments of Dr. Ward Beecher and Beecher Chiropractic Clinic. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at 281-286-1300 or BeecherChiropractic.com .


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Not quite the charter granted by King John to acknowledge rights and roles, yet it does get a mention as the power that can overcome all others in this fantasy RPG. Players roam the lands with female characters taking a strong lead as the in game artists show us their fair hand with some beautiful work.
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May I please have prayers for my daughter and I Im afraid of being rejected for Thanksgiving by her, we have never been apart for it. Please pray for this nightmare we are living in to end, my soul hurts. Please pray that her mother will wake up to my daughter's needs and not be selfish and use the power she has over a scared and lost little girl to help her and to not hurt her anymore.
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The real estate industry is fast, exciting, and ever changing but do not let HGTV and Million Dollar Listing fool you. The answer is no, you do not just roll around in luxury cars checking out one mansion after another. To survive as a Realtor you have to be hungry for success. You must be comfortable with the roller coaster ride of emotions. Some days the money is rolling in and some days you are double and triple checking your bank account waiting for that check to deposit because you haven't been paid in 2 months. The flexibility of working for yourself does have it's perks. Do you still want to know how get that glamorous title? Here are a few steps to get your hands on a real estate license.
Get your real estate license!
Go to School
Pick a real estate school
You need the 6 required courses to be eligible to get your license. Champion's School of Real Estate is a great option. You can take courses online or in the classroom. School can take as little as a weekend or as long as a year+. It is all dependent on you. There are many real estate schools you can choose from. Be sure the school you choose accredited by TREC. Once you complete school submit paperwork to TREC. TREC will contact you to inform you your education requirements have been fulfilled. Once approved schedule to take your exam and get your fingerprints done.
Pass state and national exam
You have three try's on the test. If don't pass after three times you have to retake a portion of schooling. Not the end of the world! Even if you fail one test but pass the other you only have to retake the one you failed. Is the test hard? Yes, I would say so but you have multiple times to pass and can keep retaking. Do not give up! Some people pass in their first try and some it takes them 5+ times.
After the test
It's now time for finger prints and your background check. Disclose any criminal charges on the application or this may hold up the approval process. Check with TREC before starting the process if you have any criminal charges to make sure that won't hinder you from getting your license. Having a criminal background does not mean you can't become a Realtor. You will be sent your license number once you have passed the exam, completed fingerprints, and the background check.
Have your license, what now?
Let's get your real estate career started.
What is your passion?
- Apartment Locating
- Commercial
- Residential
- Property Management
- Whole Sale
- Flipping
- Be a referral agent
(If you are a licensed agent you can refer your clients to other agents and make 25% of the agent's commission for the lead. Referral fees are negotiable. If you are a unlicensed person you are only allowed to be given up $50 per lead referred to a realtor. You can refer business all over the world so never turn a potential client away because you do not work in their area. This is why keeping a Realtor network is so important.)
What broker do you pick?
There are many different kinds of brokers. Depending on what you pursue will depend on what kind of broker you want. Real estate school teaches you what is on the exam but everything in real estate is on the job learning. Mentorship through your first transactions is important. When meeting with brokers have your important questions prepared. You are interviewing each other. This is not a traditional interview so pick which broker is offering what you need. Large companies usually have larger splits but can offer technology and extensive training. Small brokerages usually have smaller splits but offer less. They may not have fancy training program but may offer personal one-on-one training. Flat fee brokers do also exist. These brokers are great for agents that do not want much of anything from their broker. Many people think the broker determines how successful you are as a Realtor. I will say this is not true! Being successful in this industry is all about the effort you put in.
What are your hours?
Realtors are independent contractors who hang their license with a broker. Basically, you work for yourself. You make your own hours. Although you don't work traditional hours you are always on the clock for your clients. Some brokers require you to come into the office and others don't mind if they never see you.
How much do you make?
Realtors work for commission. This is my favorite part of my job. I decide how much I make. If I work hard I see it in my bank account. If I want to take 3 months off I can but I also will tell a difference in my wallet. Realtors usually make a percentage of the transaction. For example, residential sales make 3% of home sales price, apartment locators make 100% of one months rent, property management companies charge a monthly fee 10% of rental rate, etc. All commission is negotiable but this is industry averages in Texas.
What about insurance?
In real estate unless you are listed as an employee of a broker which is rare you do not have benefits. Most Realtors purchase private insurance.
If you are considering a real estate career here are a few things to think about before taking the jump. The real estate industry is not for everyone. Only 20% of people with a real estate license renew after two years. Can you handle it?


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Mobility Aids for Disabled Golf Players
People with mobility problems should never stop doing their favorite activities. Unfortunately, there are many accidents that can cause permanent damage to the spine, which means that some of those who suffered back injuries and lesions might never recover from their condition. But life must go on, no matter what. Moreover, nothing should stop you from smiling and from going out and meeting with friends. You can even think about starting a hobby for people with spacial needs, and since golf is such a relaxing and rewarding sport, we advise you to consider searching for mobility aids for disabled golf players.
Single-rider carts and mobility scooters
Single-rider carts are adaptive golf devices for disabled people. They come with a wide range of functions, as they integrate seats that feature a technology which can bring the user to more of a standing posture, and they come with many other options that can make this sport more fun and enjoyable. Furthermore, a golf edition mobility scooter can also be a great help for those with impaired mobility, and it can allow golfers to improve their game and become better players. The best golf edition mobility scooter will feature a long battery range, and it will come with adjustable seats that can be adapted to any player's needs. These types of green-friendly rides include a golf bag carrier, and the best part is that they can be used for traveling both on and of the golf course. So, if you have impaired mobility, but you love playing golf, you should consider these aids as a way to make your hobby possible. You can learn more about the best mobility scooters if you visit the following websites: mobilityscooter.reviews. There, you will find great reviews which will help you determine which scooters can work on a golf course.
Search for an Upright Golf Combo
One of the elements of the Upright Golf Combo, the Upright Golf Stick, is a great instrument for those who are not able to bend and stoop, so it represents an incredible playing aid for disabled people. The Upright Golf Combo also includes an Upright Putting Pack, and it has the role to eliminate the need to bend from the tee box to the green. This is one of the mobility aids for disabled golf players that can make picking up of the flag stick easier than ever.
Consider a Golf Grip Power Enhancer
People who have disabling diseases that affect their grip strength might encounter problems when trying to take an accurate swing. Therefore, they should search for a golf grip power enhancer that can help them achieve and maintain a proper grip strength and swing precision. So, regardless if you are a professional golfer or a casual sportsman, you should include this device in your golf bag, because mobility aids for disabled golf players can be very reliable when it comes to lowering your scores.


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I finally did it. It's taken me forever and a day to get a moment in the SL time continuum to steal the super sweet Jules Solano from Swagged Out for a blog post! We've been planning for ages, but y'all know how much of a slacker I am these days.
Hopefully you like what we managed to put together for you. Remember, this post is going to have just my look, in order to get Jules' details, you gotta visit the blog!
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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) enforces the National Labor Relations Act, and is primarily concerned with protecting union employees and organizing efforts. Learn how the NLRB impacts employee terminations.
- The National Labor Relations Board…enforces the National Labor Relations Act…and it's primarily concerned with protecting union employees…and employee organizing efforts.…According to the NLRB,…it protects the rights of private sector employees…to join together, with or without a union,…to improve their wages and working conditions.…The NLRB says that if employees are fired,…suspended, or otherwise penalized…for taking part in protected group activity…that the NLRB will fight to restore…what was unlawfully taken away.…
Most managers are not protected by the NLRA,…but the employees they manage sure are.…Section 7 of the NLRA states that…employees shall have the right to self-organization,…to form, join, or assist labor organizations,…to bargain collectively…through representatives of their own choosing,…and to engage in other concerted activities…for the purposes of collective bargaining…or other mutual aid or protection…and shall also have the right to refrain…from any or all such activities.…
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DISCLAIMER: This course addresses US law concepts that may not apply in all countries. LinkedIn (including Lynda.com) and the instructor are not giving legal advice. Neither Linkedin (including Lynda.com) nor the instructor represent you. The information conveyed through this course is similar to a college or law school course; it is not intended to give legal advice, but instead to communicate information to help viewers understand the basics of the topic presented. The views and legal interpretations presented in this course do not necessarily represent the views of LinkedIn or Lynda.com.
- How job descriptions matter when it comes to the law
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- Questions you can't ask job applicants
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This series reworks the striking elegance of the graphical expressions of the Biblical text as seen in a Torah scroll. To express the heartfelt affection we have for the Torah and her graphical beauty, I chose tones of red and red-related objects in the tapestries and as part of the tapestry names. Red is, after all, the passionate and the show-off color.
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More than two-thirds of CTU voting members cast ballots in favor of merging with the Chicago Alliance of Charter Teachers and Staff. "We've embraced our common struggle to support our workers, our students, their parents and our neighborhoods," CTU Vice President Jesse Sharkey said.
City health officials remind residents it's not too late to get the flu vaccine. "This is a serious year," said Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Julie Morita.
A local group focused on ending racial and class-based school segregation is asking the Chicago Board of Education to review alternative proposals to CPS' plan to transform a high-performing Near South Side elementary into a high school.
The Field Museum's famous dinosaur will be moved to the second floor as part of a planned makeover, and to make room for the eventual installation of a touchable cast of the largest dinosaur ever discovered.
Former pro football players are joining the effort to ban tackling in youth football. We talk pros and cons of the newly introduced Duerson Act.
China's landmark cloning of primates has some worried it sets a dangerous precedent. We discuss the breakthrough – and what it could mean for the future of cloning.
If the skies over Chicago cooperate over the next 12 hours, the moon will offer a very rare triple feature.
Chicago may be on Amazon's top 20 list, but what will it take to win it all – and at what cost?
Lawmakers consider a radical new proposal to solve the state's massive pension crisis. Why they think it's the best way to go.
Our story about so-called "congestion pricing" has a lot of you talking. We read comments from the Chicago Tonight website, and our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner is expected to call for bipartisanship Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the speech says he will call for legislation that takes direct aim at House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Actor, improviser, musician, presenter and probably a dab hand at twenty-five other things she's too humble to tell us about, Rachel is one of the most versatile and multi-talented performers on the UK circuit.
As a comedian, she has won critical acclaim for her solo shows which have run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Soho Theatre London and on national tours, and has been awarded Best Musical Comedy Show (Whats On London), Best Jokes of the Fringe (Telegraph), been nominated for Best Show 2016 (Funny Women) and recommended as a Pick of the Fringe by the Guardian who described it as "beautifully crafted and performed...tears of laughter".
She is also an experienced improviser, and is a founding member of the award-winning improv comedy smash hit Austentatious, an Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show, UK Tour sell-out, with a residency in London's West End and has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4. She has made several other appearances on BBC Radio 4 and BBC 6 Music, most recently in The Now Show, and on TV, she appeared in the highly anticipated IT Crowd Special on Channel 4, which was nominated in the BAFTA Awards. Rachel presented the Game of Thrones fanshow, Thronecast, on Sky Atlantic and she has appeared in BBC2's Murder In Successville, Russell Howard's Good News, satirical sketch show Revolting and is currently on BBC2's topical comedy show The Mash Report.
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international marketing assignment
Why is acquisition often the preferred way to establish wholly-owned operations abroad and what are it's limitations as an entry method?
I would like to thank Mr. VIJAY CHINTAMANENI, my course leader for International Marketing for his continuing interest, encouragement, and support in helping me complete this assignment.
We are all influenced by the thoughts and ideas of other people which tend to drift into the subconscious and are not always distinguished clearly from one's own. I have attempted to give references for sources of work by other writers but apologise to any concerned if acknowledgement has inadvertently not been recorded.
1. Acknowledgements
2. List of Figures
3. Abstract
4. Introduction
5. Market Entry Strategies
6. Acquisitions
7. Advantages of Acquisitions
8. Disadvantages/ Limitations of Acquisitions
9. Continued Growth of Acquisitions
10. In Search of the Optimum Acquisition
11. Conclusion
12. Bibliography
13. Appendix
1. Major Motivations to Internationalise
2. A Comprehensive Model of International Business Entry
3. The Conventional View of Acquisitions
4. The Process Perspective of Acquisitions
5. Types of International Acquisitions
Changes in the world environment are bringing new threats and opportunities to individuals and firms. The challenge lies in competing successfully in the global marketplace as it exists today and develops tomorrow. We are moving from a market in which each national market is a distinct, isolated entity towards a system in which the whole world is one huge marketplace. Though international business holds out the promise for continued corporate growth, firms cannot simply jump into the international arena and expect to be successful. A range of issues has to be considered constantly to have a fair chance of survival. One such issue that needs to be considered at the very beginning is the mode of international market entry. Though no single, universal best strategy exists Acquisition provide a good and rapid alternative. Through an acquisition a company buys-out the assets, stocks or securities of another company, thereby gaining operational control of the acquired firm. The heightened acquisition activity in the past few decades has been for a number of reasons. However acquisitions also suffer from a series of limitations which often leads to it's failure. Organisations should therefore take various precautionary steps to ensure the success of the acquisition and the smooth integration of the acquired firm. Despite these problems exist acquisitions continue to grow and will probably continue to be an important business activity, for corporate growth, throughout the next millennium.
Individuals and nation states have involved themselves in international trade ever since the first national borders were formed. The wave of internationalisation of the economic activities was much enhanced by the onset and diffusion of industrialisation, in Europe, from the 18th century onwards. Today economic activity is not only more internationalised but it is increasingly becoming globalised. "Globalisation is a complex and advanced form of internationalisation which implies a degree of functional integration between internationally dispersed economic activities." (Dickens, P., 1992, p1.). To survive gallantly in this 'global village' firms need to co-ordinate their marketing activities within the social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and legal constraints of the global environment. A key concern of international marketing strategist, therefore, is to decide the market entry strategies that it must adopt to meet the 'global customer' needs better than the competitors.
Market Entry Strategies
Successful market entry strategy is built on the pre-requisite of a systematic 'environmental scanning' of both the macro and the micro variables involved in a foreign market opportunity. {See figure on next page). A market entry is not an end in itself but is a means to an end. A variety of motivations can push and pull firms along the international path. An overview of the major motivations that have been found to make firms go international is provided in the table below:
Before selecting a market entry mode organisations have to consider a range of criteria. See figure below:
· The company goals in terms of volumes of international business, geographical coverage, international market share, profitability etc.
· Costs: Organisations have to consider indirect costs such as freight charges, costs of strikes, disruptions to output, as well as "the costs of doing nothing which may be higher than the attendant risk of moving into a relatively unknown market." (Paliwoda, S. J. and Thomas, M. J. , 1998, p125).
· The level of flexibility required.
· The variety of risks associated with the entry mode.
· The investment payback period.
· The speed of market entry desired.
· The managerial commitment.
· The organisation's product line and the nature of the products.
· The intensity of competition abroad.
Based on the results of the above parameters, organisations have to make their entry strategy choice which may include exporting, licensing, franchising, contract manufacturing, assembling, local production, joint ventures, strategic alliances or through acquisitions. {See appendix 1 for examples on each of the above methods.}
The most celebrated and often preferred strategy for establishing wholly-owned operations abroad are the 'inorganic growth' strategies of mergers and acquisitions. A merger is where two companies agree to come together as one company-maybe with a new name, whereas an acquisition means that one company buys out the other company. "An acquisition may be defined as a transaction in which a buyer acquires all or part of the assets, business, stock, or other securities of the selling company, there by gaining operational control of a part or all of the acquired firm." (Salter, M. and Weinhold, 1979, cited by Thakur, M. et. al., 1997, p103 ). A company may acquire another company through a tender offer to its shareholders or may even make a hostile take-over.
The conventional view of acquisitions regards the take-over process as compartmentalised and believes that the value of an acquisition can be understood and predicted accurately at the time of the agreement.
On the other hand the alternative prospective stresses that the success of an acquisition is determined by the competitive advantage that is achieved as a result of the post-acquisition management.
Based on the need for strategic interdependence and organisational autonomy acquisitions may be classified as shown in the diagram below:
Another classification of international acquisitions can also be done on the basis of the synergy in the industry of the acquirer and that of the acquiree.
1. Domain Strengthening: This type of acquisition takes place when a rival firm producing similar or overlapping products, but serving in a different market is acquired.
2. Domain Extension: When a firm applies its core competency to a new or related business by acquiring a firm already present in that business, such an acquisition takes place.
3. Domain Exploration: When a firm moves into a new business area, demanding completely different core competencies , by acquiring a firm already present in the new business such an acquisition takes place. However research studies have found that "total gains from related acquisitions were significantly higher than in unrelated acquisitions, implying that the synergies available from related acquisitions were higher than those available from unrelated acquisitions" (Singh, H. and Montgomery, C., 1987).
Advantages of Acquisition
The purpose of an acquisition is to add value - both economic and non-economic that relates to the benefit of the stakeholders at large. The acquisition route was initially favoured for a period in the 1960s when managing was regarded as a universal skill and portable from industry to industry. During this wave of the take-over activity, firms producing a narrow product range pursued an acquisition strategy aimed at achieving business diversification and a wider geographical consolidation. Today acquisitions as a market entry method allows even newly formed companies to directly reach the global category and not necessarily follow the traditional stages of development. "International acquisitions provide a unique approach to transform firms and to contribute to corporate renewal." (Haspeslagh, P. C. and Jennison, D. B.,1998) or example, by acquiring Rowntree , Nestle immediately achieved a leading position in the European confectionery industry, something which it had failed to do through decades of internal development.
When a manufacturer wants to rapidly diversify into new markets, acquire expertise (technical, marketing or managerial) and yet retain maximum control acquisition provides the best solution, provided attention is paid to the post acquisition integration. For example, "To enter the Thai market, Heinz acquired a 51% interest in Win-Chance Foods Co. Ltd., and renamed it Heinz Win Chance Ltd. The three partners who began the business continued the operation owing to their understanding of the market and their familiarity with Thailand's laws and government." (Anthoony, J.F., 1988, p65 cited in Onkvisit, S. and Shaw, J. J., 1993, p183).
Acquisitions effectively purchases instant market information, market share and the channels of distribution. This helps the acquiring company to maintain the established success of the acquired company and simultaneously build it up. The rapid increase in foreign take-overs by Japanese firms was due to the increased purchasing power of the stronger yen, and the ease of market entry provided by take-overs as opposed to the 2-3 years it takes to develop a market from scratch. Along with the acquisition of the organisation's assets and liabilities the acquirer also gains a local workforce, national management and established contacts with the government.
Acquisition of a competitor abroad serves the dual purpose of reduced competitive pressure and opportunity for increased profitability.
Acquisitions can also help lower logistics costs through increased economies of scale. Moreover the infusion of 'new blood' into the organisation may help achieve increased sales of the acquiring firm.
Acquisitions also serves as an important re-entry method. For example, Electrolux, a billion dollar communication and industrial goods firm re-entered the US market by acquiring National Union Electric (NUE), a maker of vacuum cleaners and air-conditioners. Electrolux's rationale was as follows:
· "Immediate access to the US market for various Electrolux products through NUE's network of 37,000 independent dealers.
· NUE's product line could be carried throughout the world via Electrolux's worldwide marketing organisation. " (Terpstra, V. and Sarathy, R., 1991, p391).
Disadvantages / Limitations of Acquisitions
Though the potential benefits from international acquisitions appear overwhelming, in reality organisation also have to face certain disadvantages and obstacles, which in some cases even lead to a subsequent deterioration in the acquirer's performance.
Acquisitions are viewed in a different light from other kinds of foreign investment since it displaces and replaces domestic ownership and therefore host country governments adopt a less 'open door' approach to foreign acquisitions. For example " there was a heated debate before the UK allowed Sikorsky, a US firm to acquire Westland, a failing British manufacturer of military helicopters." ( Zikmund, W.G. et al., 1995, p368).
Due to the sensitive nature of acquisitions, some countries impose various legal hurdles. For example , "in Germany the Federal Cartel Office may prohibit or require divestiture of those acquisitions that could strengthen market domination." (Zikmund, W. G. et al., 1995, p 368). Several OECD countries also have anti-trust or acquisition policies to ensure that no negative implications of acquisition arise on competition.
In many countries acquisition is very likely to be perceived as an exploitation or a blow to national pride. In most Continental European Countries, Japan take-over bids are invariably doomed to fail because of various cultural factors rather than legal or political factors. "In Japan, being acquired is perceived like having to sell one's family." (Marwick, P, 1983, p5).
Acquisitions are also vulnerable to changes in the currency exchange rates. A buyer whose home country is getting weaker will see the cost of the acquisition go up.
"According to a study by Business Week and Mercer Managemnent Consulting Inc. of 150 deals worth at least $ 500 million, acquisitions do not benefit shareholders. When judged by stock performance in relation to Standard and Poor's industry indexes, about half of the 150 deals harmed shareholder wealth, while another one-third hardly contributed anything." (Business Week, 1995, p178).
One of the most important things that is easy to lose sight of, during an acquisition is its impact on the employees. An acquisition creates uncertainties in the minds of the employees and due to communication and language barriers the transitioning of employees becomes difficult. The problem becomes further complicated when there is a general clash of interest between the workforce and the new management that ultimately leads to strikes. For example "Japan's Bridgestone Corporation paid $ 2.6 billion to acquire money-losing Firestone Tyre and Rubber Company and lost $1 billion in the first five years after the acquisition while enduring a bitter and lengthy strike." (Business Week, 1995, p178).
Another important issue that can seriously affect the success of an acquisition is the difference in the corporate cultures of the acquirer and the acquiree. The core of an organisation's culture is encapsulated in the paradigm of the organisation, which consists of three layers- values, beliefs and assumptions. The circumstances leading to an acquisition may cause a strategic drift in the firm being acquired and subject its culture to critique. However if the culture is highly cohesive, any change in the corporate culture is likely to cause tension and conflict. The problem becomes further complicated when the acquiring firm looks for a change in the culture, per se without realising that a culture is built over a number of years and is prevalent in the organisation's stories, symbols, rituals, routines, control systems, and power structures.
Apart from being complex, expensive and risky international acquisitions also bring along with it various other problems such as finding the right company, determining a fair price, geographical distances, language barriers, stakeholder opposition and even rival bidding .
Continued Growth of Acquisitions
Inspite of the various limitations mentioned above there does not appear to be any sign that acquisitions are abating The value of announced transactions in January and February 1999 was around the same level of December 1998 and over 200% up on the same period of 1998. In terms of the number of deals the US bought 1,173 foreign firms while selling 608 firms to foreigners. The other leaders in the game include the UK, Germany, France and Japan. The reasons for the heightened acquisition activity include the following:
Consolidation: Consolidation requires companies to divest those divisions that are not related to the core of the business. At the same time companies begin a round of acquisitions, to acquire those businesses that complement the core of the present firm. This admonition to 'stick to the knitting' has become the watchword for the conglomerates. "Consolidations are the name of the game in the health-care industry. Hospitals are winning clout by purchasing alliances, while drug producers are consolidating to search for new products and wider distribution" (Weber, J., 1994, p30).
Institutionalisation: The huge premiums paid for the buy-outs of companies enhanced the popularity of acquisitions. Overall foreign acquirers pay almost twice as much as much as domestic buyers would. "Contrary to theology, it is the well-run companies which attract take-overs." (Chakravaraty, M., 1997). Moreover with voluminous funds at their disposal overseas investment bankers provide capital more directly to the acquisition market through debt financing, issue of securities or equity participation.
The poor economic outlook in most parts of the world and the rising interest rates also point to a continued acquisition activity.
Increasing liberalisation of many countries has also raised the chances of prospective privatisation of a wide range of state run activities.
Increased acquisition activity is also seen among buyers who look for deal making opportunities and seek financial gains through purchase and resale of the company..
"Continuing interest in acquisition is also taking place in western Europe where economies are stable and barriers to hostile bids seem to be eroding" (Taggart, J.H. and McDermott, M.C., 1993, p512).
In Search of the Optimum Acquisition
Acquisitions suffer from a high incidence of failure, which is even higher in case of cross border deals due to additional problems. Inorder to ensure that the acquisition process takes place smoothly the following recommendations should be considered:
+ The acquiring firm should encourage a pro-active approach towards international market entry.
+ A special task force should be set up to screen the options and identify attractive targets. A series of tests should be undertaken to find out the 'real' value of the acquisition. These tests include:
· The attractiveness test:- present as well as potential attractiveness of the industry.
· The total cost-of-entry test:- total price paid including other hidden and opportunity costs.
· The better-off test:- the resultant increase in the competitive advantage.
+ The acquirer and the acquiree must share a common core of unity. It is important to look past the hard, material assets and consider the other party's real strengths and weaknesses.
+ An acquisition should not be viewed merely as an opportunistic move. The acquiring company must draw a series of action plans targeting the industry and/ or the company to be acquired. Moreover the acquisition must fit in with the strategic momentum of the organisation.
+ An important aspect that should not be overlooked is the issue of the right timing and a fair price for the acquisition. The acquiring firm should avoid paying a lop-sided premium that might distort it's capital structure, liquidity or leverage position.
+ Provision for cross-company training at various levels of management should also be made. Similarly, appropriate changes in the personnel between the two units can also help the acquisition process. Decisions regarding various functional areas should be made through effective administrative and organisational interaction
+ The existing management team and its practices should be treated with an 'accepting and understanding' viewpoint that marks respect and consideration.
+ The uncertainty and anxiety in the minds of the employees should be addressed through open communications, real assurances and active participation. The aim should be to develop commitment and willingness of the employees and prevent a loss of identity or hostility towards the new management.
+ Through an institutional leadership, clear vision and purpose the acquiring firm should try to bring changes in the symbolic activities, which in turn can gradually help in bringing cultural change. Moreover efforts should be made for a reciprocal understanding of the organisational culture by both sides.
+ Finally, continuous screening of the various factors in the new dynamic environment should be carried out to avoid local protests and ensure a smooth integration.
To survive in the global battles for market dominance, companies have to become increasingly creative in their entry strategy choices. Acquisition is just one way to gain access to the international arena and it too is not 'problem-free'. "Indeed, a 1988 study by McKinsey and Co. found that most organisations would have profited more by simply keeping their money in the bank instead of acquiring another company." (Lyles, M, 1991). This clearly points to a more calculative and focused analysis to identify the necessary synergy needed to sustain and expand the firm's competitive advantage. Selection of a market entry mode has an important bearing on the firm's strategy, and can later prove to be a severe constraint on intended global expansion unless due care and attention is exercised. The future holds various challenges that will put to test the skills of international managers anew. It is important here to critically assess new and developing forms of market entry 'mixes', rather than view them as limited, compartmentalised marketing decisions. However one thing that seems certain is that acquisition will probably continue to be an important way of establishing wholly owned operations abroad, throughout the new millennium.
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3. Chakravarty, M. , "Business Today". Available from Internet
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4. "Chrysler Committed to Production in Europe", "Financial Times", January7, 1997, p17.
5. "Cleaning Up Its Act to Fight the Giants", "Financial Times", September 27, 1994, p17.
6. Czinkota, M. R.; Ronkainen, I. A. and Moffett, M. H. (1996): "International Business" (4th Ed.): The Dryden Press : USA.
7. Dickens, P. (1992): "Global Shift": Paul Chapman Publishing Limited.
8. "Digging a Mutual Trench", "Financial Times", March 11, 1991, p10
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25. Taggart, J.H. and McDermott, M.C. (1993): "The Essence of International Business" : Prentice Hall International.
26. Terpstra, V. and Sarathy, R. (1991):" International Marketing" : The Dryden Press.
27. Thakur, M.; Burton, G. E. and Srivastava, B.N. (1997); "International Management- Concepts and Cases" : Tata McGraw Hill: New Delhi
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31. Young, S. (1992): "International Business" :Bell and Basin Limited, Glasgow.
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Examples of Entry Strategy Alternatives:
Exporting: Direct [ E.g. Komatsu exporting earth-moving machines to the US.]
Indirect [E.g. "Jaguar appointed Inchcape, a UK based services and industrial marketing group as its importer/ distributor for China". (Financial Times, 1993, p6 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p309) ]
Licensing: [E.g. "Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical company appointed Bristol-Myers Squibb to market the drug, Plavix in the US." (Wall Street Journal, 1996, pB4 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p313) ]
Franchising : [E.g. "Of the 4,700 McDonalds' restaurants in 1994 around 70% were franchised." (Fortune, 1994, p102 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p315) ]
Contract Manufacturing: [E.g. "Chrysler has a contract manufacturing agreement with Dailmer - Puch, an Austrian group, to build its Jeep Cherokee model at an yearly volume of 47,000." (Financial Times, 1997, p17 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p316) ]
Assembly: [E.g. Daewoo , the motor vehicle manufacturer of Korea has an assembly operation in Vietnam.]
Local Production: [E.g. "In 1982, Honda became the first Japanese car manufacturer to set up production in the US." (Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p317) ]
Joint Venture: [E.g. "The collaboration between Caterpillar of the US and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries of Japan" (Financial Times, 1991, p10 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p323) ]
Strategic Alliances: [E.g. "General Mills of the US entered into a global alliance with Nestle of Switzerland to form Cereal Partners Worldwide, owned equally by both companies." (Business Week, 1992, p50 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p328) ]
Acquisitions: [E.g. "Reckitt and Coleman of the UK buying L&F Household from Eastman Kodak to compete with Procter and Gamble." (Financial Times, 1994, p17 cited in Jeannet, J. P. and Hennessey, H. D., 1998, p329) ]
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Spellbound Book 2: Spellcaster by Cara Lynn Shultz-In my effort to keep up on new releases I'm trying to use Net Galley again. I was for a bit then stopped. I'm starting back up again. Thank you Harlequin Teen for the eARC.
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Fox and Phoenix by Beth Bernobich-fantasy debut from last year that didn't get much buzz for some reason even though it sounds rather awesome.
The Pledge by Kimberly Derting-One of the many dystopians last year written by the author of The Body Finder. Should be interesting even though I've heard mixed reviews about it. As someone who wasn't as in love with Body Finder as everyone else, maybe I'll love this more?
Theatre Illuminate Book 3: So Silver Bright by Lisa Mantchev-What I believe is the conclusion of one of my favorite fantasy trilogys.
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff-I loved The Replacement and this one looks just as good. Apparently about the daughter of a demon and an angel.
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I love the Theatre Illuminata trilogy it is so awesome! I need to reread the series, I guess the final version changed from the ARC version so I still need to read the final copy of it. Did you see the book trailer for SSB and the contest Lisa is having? Go check out her page if you haven't seen it yet.ReplyDelete
I also have the Pledge and need to read that one too.
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Great set! I'd like to read Spellcaster. Still need to read Spellbound though.ReplyDelete
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The Pledge and The Space Between sound really good! New follower...here is my IMM if you'd like to follow back: http://theonceandfuturelibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/01/in-my-mailbox-4.htmlReplyDelete
Great Mailbox! i really enjoyed The Pledge. Hope you enjoy it too!ReplyDelete
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CAPE TOWN – Benni McCarthy has scored at two World Cup tournaments - and, with the 2018 edition getting under way in Russia tomorrow, the Cape Town City coach is perhaps the ideal man to point the way with regards to the eventual winner of this year's tournament.
The 40-year-old McCarthy had a successful career in Europe - but his other claim to fame is that he scored Bafana Bafana's first-ever goal at a World Cup: it came in the 1998 tournament in France, in South Africa's game against Denmark, when McCarthy netted to level the score at 1-1. Four years later, when the event was co-hosted by Japan and South Korea, McCarthy scored again - this time in a 3-2 defeat to Spain.
Looking at this year's World Cup, McCarthy suggested that the usual suspects, like Germany, Spain and Brazil, are in the running, but added that, if he was a gambling man, he'd put his money elsewhere.
"I think there are a few teams in the running to win this World Cup," said McCarthy. "Spain obviously look to be firm favourites and you can't rule out Germany because they are always challenging at events like this. Brazil are solid, they have Neymar back fit, and they always tend to light up the World Cup.
"But, to throw a spanner in the works, I think France will surprise. They have a young squad with some very good players - for me, I'm putting my money on France."
France, with a talented-laden squad, including world-class names such as Antoine Griezmann, Raphael Varane, Samuel Umtiti, Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante, Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Thomas Lemar, certainly are a team capable of going all the way.
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In a poll of a few Cape Town football personalities, though, Germany emerged as the big favourites.
Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis is one of those firmly in the German camp.
"I think Germany will win the World Cup because they have their key player back in goalkeeper Manuel Neuer," said Ellis. "And they also did so well with a young group at last year's Confederations Cup. It's going to be very difficult, though, because no country has won it back-to-back in quite a while.
The other one I'm really leaning towards is Brazil; they have two good goalkeepers in Man City's Ederson and Roma's Allison, but it's their attack that is scary, with Neymar, (Roberto) Firmino, (Philippe) Coutinho and (Gabriel) Jesus."
Ajax Cape Town chief executive Ari Efstathiou said: "I'll stick with Germany because they have the most balanced squad and they get to keep the trophy if they win again. Belgium are my outsiders."
Former Ajax players Lance Davids and Nathan Paulse, together with current stars like Roscoe Pietersen (Ajax) and Lyle Lakay (Cape Town City) are all backing the Germans.
"Germany," said Davids, "because they are always consistent in tournaments and they have a balanced squad with a good mix of experience and talented young players."
Paulse added: "German football is arguably the strongest in world football with their domestic league boasting depth in home-grown talent. The 2014 World Cup winning squad remains largely unchanged for Russia 2018 - and they will now be even more experienced, with many players still in their prime with regards to age."
"Germany are my favourites to win it," said Lakay. "If you look at the team that won the previous World Cup, they basically have the same team. The players who retired were replaced with similar quality, especially if you look at (Philipp) Lahm who was replaced by (Joshua) Kimmich."
Pietersen said: "Germany, they are very patient in possession. They'll try and tire teams out by shifting and moving the ball around with small passes and try to suck teams out of their defensive organisation, waiting for the right moment to go forward. They are very precise in what they do, be it defending, attacking, creating and scoring chances.
Also, because of the type of football they play, it also saves their stamina for the duration of the tournament, which is a key factor in the World Cup."
Former Hellenic, Santos and Orlando Pirates striker Gerald Stober is also a German fan.
"I always back Germany when the World Cup is in Europe, and Argentina when the tournament is hosted elsewhere," said Stober. "So I guess, with it being in Russia, it will be Germany for me. They have tremendous depth in the squad, which will allow various tactical approaches, and there is no reliance on any specific player. Add to that, their overall consistency in big tournaments and they could well be the team to be with."
As for the old guard, whose memories go back a bit more, well, they suggest Brazil will win the World Cup.
"My heart says Brazil," said former Santos coach Boebie Solomons. "They have quality. But my logical brain says Germany because of their precision and organisation. However, my gut feeling is Argentina: if (Lionel) Messi comes to the party, like he does at club level, then he can be the difference to win the World Cup, like other greats such as Pele and (Diego) Maradona did."
For former Hellenic and Kaizer Chiefs coach Sergio dos Santos, it's the Selecao: "Brazil are back to their best and looking and playing like the old days again, since coach Tite took charge - and, even more importantly, Neymar is back."
Former Ajax and Bafana defender Matthew Booth, who spent many years playing in Russia, is siding with Messi's Argentina.@Reinerss11
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