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When Will Powell Trigger The "Fed Put": Here Are The Four Things To Watch, As Well As The Most Important One
Despite the market's long-overdue rebound after a near-record 7 consecutive down weeks for the S&P (a 20yr record), the Fed has so far offered no help to risk assets and appears far from stepping in or triggering the elusive "Fed Put". This is despite, as BofA's Gonzalo Aziz warns in the bank's latest Global Equity Volatility Insights note (available to pro subs), risks building in financial markets to an extent that central banks wouldn't have allowed in years past.
Indeed, as we observed recently (see "When Will The Fed Capitulate And Stop Hiking: Finally Some Good News For The Bulls"), credit spreads, historically the most reliable predictor of Fed interventions, have reached levels of prior Fed rescues. Furthermore, over 85% of dovish Fed turns in the last 50yrs were preceded by less volatile equity selloffs than today's. And as we highlight virtually every day, S&P futures liquidity has only been worse in the depths of the GFC and the Covid shock, adding to fragility risk and the potential the Fed put is tested in a dysfunctional market.
And yet, despite all these growing risk-factors, so far Powell has ignored all appeals for help from the market. Of course, no matter how hard the US central bank may try to signal otherwise, the Fed put isn't fully gone, and it will likely be tested, as it has repeatedly since Greenspan gave birth to it in 1987.
So what signposts should investors watch to know when the Fed put's strike is near? According to Bank of America there are key indicators to keep an eye on:
1. Credit stress: We have discussed before that credit stress has been the most consistent predictor of dovish Fed pivots in the last 10yrs, particularly stress in Investment Grade bonds (which have historically used by companies to fund buybacks, if not so much capex). This is notable because CDX IG spreads are near those key levels now, but the Fed's focus on inflation means spreads are likely to widen further before triggering a policy response.
2. S&P drawdown: Perhaps just as important as nascent credit stress, the size of the equity drawdown from all-time highs has according to BofA become an important signal for investors looking to buy the dip in recent years. However, while this may have worked relatively well in the era of high Fed sensitivity to markets, it has been a much less reliable predictor of dovish Fed turns over a longer history. As chart 10 shows, the Fed has either stopped hiking or begun cutting rates during S&P drawdowns of very different magnitudes – from as low as 2-3% in the mid-1990s to over 30% in '75 and '87.
3. Economic data: Economic data is of course critical to the Fed's reaction function, and a sustained cooling of inflationary pressures is arguably the data point most likely to slow their tightening plans (something we expect is gradually taking place now and will become manifest at the Jackson Hole PivotTM). Indeed, BofA's rates team's 20-May Global Rates Weekly argues that a Fed pivot requires a meaningful slowdown in job market data. However, that type of data is much slower-moving, and it would take several months or quarters to convince the Fed that a dangerous inflationary spiral has been averted. On the other hand, as PIper Sandler quantified recent layoff announcements, it is clear that mass layoffs have begun, and the bank expects "a million layoffs or more" which will be more than sufficient to force the Fed to pivot.
4. Market dysfunction: While all of the above are certainly important catalysts for the Fed to "panic" and go into full-blown Fed Put mode, BofA's derivatives traders believe that an episode of market dysfunction is the most likely trigger for central banks, or as they quote us (quoting BofA's Michael Hartnett), "markets stop panicking when central banks start panicking", but today it will take more market panic for the Fed to start panicking.
So are we there yet? Not quite, but getting closer. The near-record low liquidity in equity futures (a key feature of fragility shocks) which we highlight virtually every day…
… indicates that such risk may be closer than the relatively orderly pace of the YTD selloff may suggest.
And in fact 85% of the Fed's dovish turns in the last 50yrs were preceded by less volatile equity selloffs than today's.
In other words, while the Fed may need a lower inflation and higher unemployment print to greenlight a dovish pivot, one which will send high beta growth names and cryptos limit up in milliseconds, the actual catalyst that prompts the Fed's capitulation may simply be a market crash which the illiquidty in the market accelerates to the point where not even the Fed will be able to ignore what is going on.
One final, important point, according to the BofA strategists: the Fed pivoting to rescue markets may not crush volatility or create a sustained rebound back to new highs, as the 2013, 2015, and 2018 pivots did. If inflation remains a pressing concern, a Fed intervention may only bring temporary relief to risk assets.
Despite the lack of a Fed capitulation so far, BofA believes markets will continue to test the Fed put, but they caution that it will take more market panic for the Fed to start panicking. To hedge this event, BofA's derivatives traders like owning local SPX skew near 10yr lows through Dec put ratios. The trade is designed for a tail event in which markets test the Fed put and find that it's heavily compromised in the face of inflation. As one example, consider selling 1x SPX Dec 4050 put to buy 2.5x of the Dec 3500 put for an upfront debit of ~1% (ref. 3973.75). More details on this highly convex trade in the full BofA note available to pro subscribers.
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Book Tour Featuring *Unwanted Complication* by Harley Wylde & Paige Warren @HarleyW_Writer @xpressotours #giveaway
Unwanted Complication
Harley Wylde & Paige Warren
Published by: Changeling Press
Publication date: April 15th, 2022
Genres: Adult, Dark Romance, Mafia, Romance
I'm the monster in the dark. The Boogeyman. I shouldn't touch her. Shouldn't keep her. But I will.
Raina — A man took me from my home in Tahiti when I was only five. They called it an adoption, but I know the truth. My parents sold me, pure and simple. My life has been one nightmare after another, a living hell that I can't escape. When my owner gives me as payment to Feliks Sobol, I think it's just like any other time. But it's not. He's different. Under the darkness and danger, there's a tenderness I've never experienced. I want him. I shouldn't, but I do. He might be the one who ends up breaking me.
Feliks — I'm the monster in the shadows, the man everyone fears. I've done unspeakable things, and I will do them again without a hint of remorse. I'm Bratva, born and bred. Hard. Unyielding. Yet when I'm around Raina, there's another side of me that emerges. One that's weaker. Wanting her could get me killed. Yet I can't let her go. Until my brigadier demands I choose. Raina, or the woman I wish to marry. I decide to hold on to the power I'll gain by marrying Natalia Gorev. I didn't realize it was too late. Raina is already under my skin, and when she's taken, I know I've made the wrong choice. I'll bathe the city in blood if that's what it takes to get her back. I only hope she can forgive me.
WARNING: This is a dark romance suitable for those 18+ and contains strong language, graphic violence, sexual situations, human trafficking, and a dark undertone that some may find objectionable.
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Harley Wylde is the International Bestselling Author of the Dixie Reapers MC, Devil's Boneyard MC, and Hades Abyss MC series.
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The times Harley isn't writing, she's thinking up naughty things to do to her husband, drinking copious amounts of Starbucks, and reading. She loves to read and devours a book a day, sometimes more. She's also fond of TV shows and movies from the 1980's, as well as paranormal shows from the 1990's to today, even though she'd much rather be reading or writing.
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When her husband, children, and furbabies aren't demanding her attention, she's typically either writing or reading. Paige enjoys reading a variety of genres from young adult books, to general fiction, and of course romances! But when it comes to movies, she's a big-time horror fan – especially the 80's slasher flicks. That being said, ghostly movies are her favorite regardless of when they were made, like Rose Red or The Amityville Horror.
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Nowadays, Shenzhen Dcom Electronics Co., Ltd. has over 300 engineers and awarded as "New-and High-Technology Enterprise" by Shenzhen municipal government for successive years. We got ISO9002 quality management system certification in 1998, ISO9001:2000 certification in 2002 and ISO14000 environment certification in 2005.
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Knowledge is so important when it comes to any type of investing. Real estate investing can be very profitable over the long-term, but that is only the case if you put your money into very worthwhile properties. This article will build you get started in real estate investing.
Try not to overextend yourself. Don't get overeager. Start small and work your way up. Don't just assume that you can spend a great deal and make that money back. That's an easy way to back yourself into a corner. Wait until your smaller investments can fund some of your more ambitious ones.
When deciding to buy a property or not, consider how appealing it will or will not be to prospective tenants. No property is worth your money if you won't be able to sell or rent it, so consider the purchaser's perspective. How soon can you sell? How high will your profits be? These are all things to consider from the buyer's point of view before you buy.
Consider joining an online investment group or following investment build. You can gain very buildful information this way. You might even have the opportunity to talk with someone on a personal basis.
See if there are all of the stores and schools that you'll need around the real estate that you're thinking of getting for your family. You don't want to move to an area where you're not near anywhere that you need to go to. It would cost you a lot in traveling expenses, so keep that in mind when you move anywhere.
Spending time learning about real estate investing is a good decision. You do not want to end up losing your money by investing in some properties that are destined to fail. Begin slowly then concentrate on what you have learned to maximize your success.


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On Their Own: Women Journalists And The American Experience In Vietnam
An interview with Joyce Hoffman, award Winning Journalist, Public Editor of the Virginian-Pilot, and Associate Professor of Journalism, Old Dominion University.
More than three hundred women journalists were accredited to cover the war in Vietnam. Many won esteemed prizes for their reporting, including the Pulitzer, the Overseas Press Club Award, the George Polk Award, the National Book Award, and the Bancroft Prize for History. Several lost their lives while covering the war, and many others were wounded or taken prisoner. In On Their Own, veteran journalist Joyce Hoffmann tells the largely unknown story of a central group of these women, including Dickey Chapelle, Gloria Emerson, Kate Webb, and others. Each has a unique and deeply compelling tale to tell, and vivid portraits of their personal lives and professional triumphs are woven into the controversial details of America's twenty-year military involvement in Southeast Asia.
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I thought today may be one when Celtic could go without nonsense after the nightmare week we have endured, but in typical Friday fashion, we couldn't even give it until lunchtime, with reports surfacing that Neil Lennon could very well be our manager until May.
According to that article, Peter Lawwell has SCRAPPED plans to address fans with another Youtube message, because the first one was so terribly received.
"Chief Executive Peter Lawwell reportedly planned to give a 'state-of-play' video address to update fans this week but that idea has now been shelved following reaction to last week's apology over the trip to Dubai."
Now, the only crumb of comfort I'm seeing in that Daily Record article, is that they have taken this information on Lennon and the board from The Daily Mail, but it's not got any reference to it. This could be an attempt to wind up fans, or realistically, achieve more clicks via baiting us and fair play to them for that.
If this is true though, it's a very risky move ahead of the board's annual 'Eh.....we need money.....buy season tickets please!' manoeuvre.
In my opinion, continuing with Neil Lennon would be a monumental mistake, and we've made plenty of them.
A new manager must be brought in very soon to:
- Establish the players he wants to keep at the club, and those he wants to move on.
- Understand the culture of winning every week, and the pressures at the club.
- Ensure Rangers don't have another free run at things next season and are looking over their shoulder this season, even before May.
- Ultimately, making sure we're in a very good position for the CL qualifiers.
Alas, this is Celtic 2020/2021, where all rational and professional thoughts go out the window to be replaced by incoherent and overly emotional nonsense.
I'd like to think it's safe to say we can all have a quiet weekend, and that is helped by Celtic not playing until next Wednesday, but who knows what we'll do to ruin things yet again for a fanbase who are at breaking point with the powers that be.


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Today's featured guest is Jason Pietruszka from @jjpconstruction, a retired musician turned contractor.
Jason learned how to run a business early on while he was young and still in the music industry. However, he quickly realized that his success will only be based on someone else's output. So he decided to start on his own.
His favorite advice given to him is…"You pay people for your time." And he is now excited about that, and constantly looking for ways to implement that into his business. This frees him up, and allows him to be doing the most important things.
It was very inspiring to talk to Jason about their business and processes. I'm sure it will be for you as well. Listen today and be INSPIRED!
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Obituary of Thomas G. Puszkarczuk
Thomas G. Puszkarczuk, 72, passed away at Carteret Medical Center on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 after a short illness.
Best known as "Push", Thomas was born in Amsterdam on September 24, 1949 to the late Kazmierez and Anna (Bik) Puszkarczuk. He attended St. Stanislaus School and Amsterdam District schools. He was employed by General Electric and later New York Power Authority. Tom raised his family in Amsterdam before retiring with his wife Ro to Swansboro, NC.
Tom volunteered his time for many years, coaching Amsterdam Little Giants, American Legion baseball and organizing raffles at the Amsterdam High School games while his kids were in school. In retirement, he could be found walking the streets of Amsterdam in very questionable outfits, stopping to chat with everyone he saw, and he continued this tradition in North Carolina. He enjoyed fitness, trick or treating in his pajamas with his grandkids and was a well-known die-hard NY Yankees fan.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Orapello and son-in-law Joe Orapello, Jr. of Amsterdam NY; son, Thomas J. Puszkarczuk; grandchildren, Taylor and Joey Orapello; sister, Wanda Flatters of Swansboro, NC; and sister-in-law Patricia Lillquist of Swansboro, NC; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and wife of nearly 50 years, Rosemary Diarito Puszkarczuk who passed away June 11, 2020.
In his words "See you down the road…"
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GOP Senator Rob Portman to retire from Senate
Washington – Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio will not seek a third term in the Senate, he announced Monday, setting up a fight over his open seat in the 2022 election.
In a statement released by his Senate office, Portman said he plans to finish the remaining two years of his term. While he praised the work his office has done during his 10-year tenure in the Senate, the Ohio Republican lamented the partisan gridlock that has gripped Washington in recent years.
"I don't think any Senate office has been more successful in getting things done, but honestly, it has gotten harder and harder to break through the partisan gridlock and make progress on substantive policy, and that has contributed to my decision," he said. "We live in an increasingly polarized country where members of both parties are being pushed further to the right and further to the left, and that means too few people who are actively looking to find common ground. This is not a new phenomenon, of course, but a problem that has gotten worse over the past few decades."
Portman said he decided to announce his decision to retire now to allow ample time for a Republican candidate "to gear up for a statewide race."
First elected to the House in a special election in 1993, he represented Ohio's 2nd Congressional District for 12 years, then left Congress in 2005 to serve as the U.S. trade representative for then-President George W. Bush and then as director of the Office of Management and Budget. Portman was elected to the Senate in 2010.
He cruised to reelection in 2016, defeating Democrat Ted Strickland by nearly 21 points.
Portman's announcement comes as the Senate prepares to receive the single article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump later Monday. The trial against Mr. Trump is expected to begin next month.
He is the third Republican senator up for reelection in 2022 to announce retirement, joining Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey and North Carolina Senator Richard Burr.
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For three years, after college graduation, I worked as a graphic designer at an ad agency. You could say I was paid decently: The starting salary was just a little under P25,000 per month. I remember being thrilled about it, because it was more than what I thought I'd make—and even more than what my peers were making.
I still remember the day I signed the employment contract. I thought, "This was it." This was going to be the rest of my life, and it looked stable and okay.
But I was burning out on my eighth month at work. I was getting tired of waking up before 4 a.m. to beat the rush hour traffic, then clocking out at 8 p.m.—sometimes 11 p.m. or 1 a.m. By the time I'd get home, my whole family would be sound asleep. I felt lonely. It didn't help that my breakouts were never-ending and I just felt so sluggish. Was this part of the job? Is this what it's like to adult?
While great, the company benefits and the freebies from our clients hardly made me feel any better. I realized that I valued time—for myself and my loved ones—so I needed a more flexible work arrangement that didn't always spread me so thin.
A friend suggested I try becoming a freelance graphic designer. The idea scared me—it's not the stable life I had envisioned for myself. What if I don't get any rakets? But I crunched in the numbers—how much I wanted to earn, how many projects I should have, and how much to charge per project—and found that freelance designing was feasible. It could even make me earn more than twice my salary.
So I quit. I was 24, still scared, but I believed I could survive.
I then created a portfolio online and offered my services to companies. In a matter of weeks, projects poured in and I was busier than ever.
As I hoped, I was earning more than I did before. But I knew I could still do more and do better. When I'd saved enough a few months later, I retired my laptop from college and invested in a new one to boost my productivity. I needed something lightweight and one that could swiftly operate multiple design programs at the same time, so I got the HP Envy x360, which also has a touchscreen display and a pen to get my creative juices flowing. It too is a laptop that can shift to four modes—laptop, tent, tablet, and stand—to suit my different tasks, and I found that impressive.
Like any freelancer, I work wherever, whenever, and however I want—yup, there are days I'm in pajamas as I draft various designs for clients, with my laptop in tablet mode when I'm cozy in the living room sofa by day or illustrating 'til the wee hours. I love how I don't feel exhausted, irritated, or stressed even as I work the same long hours as before. Thanks to the flexible work setup, my mind is focused, so it's easy for me to finish fast and move on to the next assignment or find my next client.
When I'm looking for ways to revise my work, I invert my laptop to tent mode and place it on the kitchen counter, step away, and critique my designs (including videos) with coffee and merienda in hand. The versatility of my devices and working spaces keeps my mind stimulated especially when I take mini or pseudo breaks, allowing new ideas to come to me.
It's true that being a home-based freelancer barely affords me social interactions. I'm only connected by chatting with or emailing my colleagues while I work (on laptop mode, of course), so the idea of talking to people in person makes me really nervous. But when I do meet with clients or a freelance team of editors for presentations, I'm able to feel comfortable and confident in sharing my work since I know that my laptop, which I twist to standing mode to the amazement of others, accurately and beautifully captures my vision. The good impression my good taste leaves my clients is priceless.
Two years in and I'm making thrice as much as what I was making back at the agency. But the money is not the best part.
All that work and still I have time for myself. I sleep eight hours a night. I spend my mornings in a yoga studio. I've even updated my skincare routine and take my time as I go through it. I can now meet with friends, and I catch up with my family at the dinner table.
Everybody now says I look better. My skin is now clear and glowing, I look a lot leaner and healthier. But more importantly, I feel better. My relationships have been rebuilt, and they feel solid. My life feels enriched because of all the things I get to experience outside of work, as well as with my work itself—it's what I love to do.
My story might sound hard to believe or too good to be true. So you must know that there is a downside, and that's having to keep looking for the next project because your contract might not be renewed. But even that has taught me the value of a good work ethic, integrity, and hard work—I make it a point to always submit my best, so my clients won't lose their trust in me and terminate our relationship.
I never thought this flexible setup would work for me. But here I am, writing from the comforts of my home while taking a break from designing, hoping you'll find the best work setup for you. I hope you live the life that makes you believe that anything is possible, that being an adult doesn't have to be all about enduring the daily grind.
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One of the keys to developing one's ingenuity is to give your mind the opportunity to think creatively and invoke the good ole' KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) concept, or just think like a kindergartner.
The other day I took my five-year-old son over to basketball practice, which happens to take place at the school he goes to every day. This is always a big event for the family and we usually take two cars just for comfort's sake as we now have three children. As we were leaving the building and headed toward our car I started wondering about my son's sense of direction. Had he developed it yet? How far could he get in his thinking this way? Could he direct me which way to drive and turn in order to get us all the way home (which is maybe a half-mile or so with just a few turns)? Does he know "the best way" to get home? Could he possibly know alternative ways to get home?
So, after we got ourselves and our things packed into the car and ready to go, I turned on the car and decided to ask him, "Can you tell me how to get home from here?" I just love the answer I got back. He said, "Yea! You see that car right over there? That's Mommy. Follow her."
As we've fallen in our society toward schooling our children rather than educating them, we kill their creativity, as Sir Ken Robinson points out so nicely in this TED talk. As my friend, author, informal educator, and former engineer, Harry Roman says, "we tend to cure curiosity of our children" rather than giving them experiences that are designed to encourage and develop it. Though we'd like to think schools have overcome this, especially high schools, they have not. Yes, it is true that schools and instructional practices are still so much like they always have been and are probably not too far from what you may remember.
Creative thinking is one of the cornerstones and keys to ingenuity and it takes time and experience to make sure our kids either don't lose it in the first place or help them get it back. To do this we have to provide coursework and experiences and activities to our kids that make sense and that is designed to develop creativity and ingenuity.
What are some other examples of being able to think like a kindergartner? What are some ways to teach older children to keep thinking like a kindergartner? What types of activities are best for developing creative thinking?


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leader: Joe Amodeo
organizer: Outing Club of East York
participants: Karonne Lansel, Joe Amodeo
The Big East is one of my favourite rivers for daytripping while spending the weekend in Muskoka. This trip could be done as a long day's paddle for an intermediate canoeist, but we broke it up into 2 days to include the drive from Toronto and so that beginners could come along and enjoy an easy, fun and scenic weekend, with no portages! Further upstream the Big East is a whitewater river coming out of Algonquin Park, but we avoided that section. There is a stretch of shallow rapids at the put-in near Dyer's Monument, but nothing dangerous, and in fact some wading was required there this time. The rest of the way is just a beautiful narrow river with a good current, winding through scenic sandbanks and Muskoka woodlands. The water is clear and excellent for swimming (upstream against the current!) The take-out at Hutcheson Beach on Lake Vernon is perfect for some leisure time at the end of the trip. Alternatively, you could paddle on through Vernon Narrows and take out in downtown Huntsville, about 3 km further along. And for a longer trip, just keep going through Fairy Lake and into the North Branch of the Muskoka River.
We had a gorgeous sunny day on Saturday. Then it rained during the night and a fine rain continued to fall for most of Sunday, but it was still pleasant, and not windy. The two days made a nice contrast, and an excellent time was had by all 10 participants.


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1. A Casino is legally required to post the odds of each bet. Corporate workplaces can lie about your chances of rising to the top.
2. If you gamble in a casino using a line of credit and lose, you can file for bankruptcy. If you take out a student loan to go to college and can't advance on the job, you may be stuck with $200,000 in debt for life.
3. A Casino will welcome senior citizens. In the Corporate workplace, even 35 can be over the hill for some jobs.
4. If by luck you win in a casino, at least you will get credit for the win and the prize. In the corporate workplace, someone else will get credit for your idea and a raise.
5. Getting access to a rigged game thanks to an inside friend at a casino is grounds for criminal prosecution. In the corporate world, finding a friend to help you rig the hiring process in corporate is networking and soft skills.
6. At the poker table everyone admits that they are there to take money out of your pocket. In the corporate workplace, everyone is a "team player."
7. At a casino, you can freely choose what game to play, changing from sports betting to poker to roulette. In the corporate workplace, you have to be a sycophant to be allowed to even try a career track.
8. At a casino, if the Blackjack dealer intentionally handed a person a blackjack, the police would arrive in ten minutes. In the corporate workplace, if a manager handed a person an easy sales lead to look good, that would be "investing a person with high potential." In other words, the casino has no idea who will win on any given day. In the corporate working world, the winners might be determined ahead of time by management.
9. At a casino, if you have to stop gambling for a year due to "life happening" you will be welcomed back with open arms. In the corporate workplace, if you decide to take a year off to travel or take care of a family member, you will be asked like a common criminal to account for the gap in employment.
10. At a casino, you can get a free drink and drink by yourself. In the corporate workplace, you have to spend money to go out drinking with people who you hate, that will stab you in the back


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When you think of Japan, it can be overwhelming – where do you even begin with a country that has it all? Bustling cities bursting with light, ancient temples, cherry blossom-clad mountains and fascinating traditions, Japan has so much to offer even the pickiest traveller. That's why we've done the heavy lifting and thrown together this list of 17 reasons to get yourself to Japan in 2021:
1. Bond with the Snow Monkeys
Watching these Japanese Macaque monkeys bathe in the hot springs will immediately put a smile on your face. About 200 of these "snow monkeys" have gathered in Jigokudani which sits in the valley of the Yokoyu River, frolicking in the hot springs and surrounding cliffs. In winter, they bundle together for warmth and show their playful side, making snowballs. It offers a unique experience to visitors who can watch their hilarious and adorable antics up close without disturbing their spa time.
2. Visit Cat Island
It was only a matter of time before cats took over not only the internet and cafes, but whole islands, too. There are actually multiple 'cat islands' in Japan, but the most well known is perhaps Aoshima, in the southern Japan's Ehime prefecture, where cats outnumber humans six to one. They're mainly feral or stray cats that were originally brought over to deal with the mice plaguing fisherman's boats but have multiplied on a huge scale. You'll be the hit of YouTube, for about, you know, 15 minutes.
To get here, take a two-hour boat from Nagahama Port for 1360 Yen, round-trip.
3. Stay overnight at a Temple with a monk
If you want a truly traditional experience in Japan, an overnight stay at Mount Koya is sure to make it on your bucket list. The secluded temple (to get here you'll take a couple of trains and a picturesque cable car ride) in the mountains of Kansai is over 1,200 years old and is home to monks practising Shingon Buddhism. Here, you have the chance to basically 'shadow' a monk, sampling their cuisine and waking up early to participate in the daily chanting and meditation ceremony.
4. Hike the Japanese Northern Alps
Japan may not be the first destination that pops into mind when thinking about Alpine hikes, but Kamikochi could give the French/Swiss Alps a run for their money. Translating to 'upper highlands', Kamikochi is a plateau 15km long and about 1,500 metres above sea level, home to stunning vistas and dramatic mountain backdrops. Hiking trails are open from mid-April to mid-November and arriving into your base at Kamikochi is only possible through bus or taxi – no private cars are allowed for the preservation of the landscape.
5. Sing your heart out at Karaoke
Karaoke might be on the list of things you'll never do, but in Japan, do you really want to be that sort of party-pooper? Karaoke comes in all sorts of forms, from no shame singing in a karaoke bar full of strangers to private rooms with a group of friends, known as "karaoke boxes." The private rooms are by far more popular and honestly, for everyone's dignity, highly recommended.
If you've got a hankering for some karaoke in Tokyo, head to Karaoke Kan for the bar Bill Murray visits in Lost in Translation (rooms 601 and 602 if you want to get super stalkerish) or Lovenet, which has some questionable room themes, like karaoke from a hot tub, which seems like an accident waiting to happen.
6. Soak in an onsen
Onsens are hot springs, and not an unusual way to pass your time in Japan, with over 3,000 of them throughout the country. They're like saunas to Scandinavians, pubs to the Irish, lakes to Canadians. The idea is that you bathe naked with strangers in water that's at least 25 degrees Celsius, soaking up at least one of 19 chemical elements that legally allow it to be called an onsen.
Etiquette is important in an onsen. For example, use the showers to clean yourself properly before you enter the onsen and dry off completely before you go back into the changing rooms. Try Jinata Onsen or Takaragawa Onsen for amazing scenery. Remember to always check rules about tattoos in onsens – a lot of places don't allow them.
7. Experience themed restaurants and animal cafes
Have you really lived until you've been to Tokyo's robot restaurant? Less about the food and more about the absolutely insane, slightly pornographic show, it'll leave you almost speechless, thinking, "Huh… so that's Japan…".
If funky robots aren't your style, maybe the vampire, ghost or fishing (where you actually catch your own fish from a gimmicky boat) themed restaurant will draw you in. And if that fails, you can always check out one of Japan's animal-themed cafes, now including owls and hedgehogs (both in Tokyo, unsurprisingly).
8. Ride the Shinkansen (bullet trains)
Ok, for real this time, you haven't lived on a trip to Japan until you go on a bullet train, or, Shinkansen. These futuristic yet cartoon-looking trains reach maximum speeds of 240-320 km/h and haven't yet had a single casualty despite the high speeds and carrying over 10 billion passengers a year. What's more, they're rarely ever delayed, and if they are, it's only measured in seconds – train services around the world, take note!
9. Watch a Geisha performance
Geishas are like how we felt about shiny Pokemon cards as kids – you knew they were out there, but rarely saw them. Witnessing a Geisha performance under normal circumstances is for the highly privileged, but there are opportunities to catch annual public performances. Kyoto is a popular place for this, the most renowned being the Miyako Odori and take place from late March to May and early November. The dances themselves are accompanied by shamisen (traditional Japanese guitar) and tell stories of love, life and loss, also reflecting the changing of the seasons.
10. Take part in a tea ceremony
Often going hand in hand with Geisha performances, a tea ceremony is a Japanese tradition spanning back as far as between the 9th and 13th centuries. Otherwise known as Chanoyu, Sado or Ocha, they're traditionally performed with matcha tea, a vividly green powder that's much thicker than you'd expect. The taste will leave you understanding why the Japanese boast the highest lifespan in the world.
11. Admire the Japanese cherry blossoms in spring
All of those pretty Pinterest pictures of cherry blossoms blanketing Japan in the spring are not Photoshopped. You have to be quick, as the viewing period of the sakura (cherry blossoms) only lasts roughly two weeks of the year – so time your flights well and keep an eye on the cherry blossom report. The best places are Mount Yoshino (although very crowded), Mount Fuji and Shinjuku Gyoen.
12. Watch a sumo wrestling match
Probably the only time to get excited about two nappy-clad huge men fighting, sumo wrestling tournaments happen six times a year: January, May and September in Tokyo, March in Osaka, July in Nagoya and November in Fukuoka. As well as the fight, the match also involves a ceremony beforehand, complete with stomping (shiko) and rinsing their mouths with "strength-water" (chikara-mizu). Pick your favourite wrestler and cheer him on just like a local!
13. Cycle along the Shimanami Kaido
This 70 km road is a bridge network which connects Japan's Hiroshima and Ehime prefectures across six islands, making it the world's longest series of suspension bridges. It gives cyclists stunning views of the Seto Inland Sea National Park – just keep your eyes on the road as the views can be pretty distracting! Bikes can be rented and dropped off along any of the 14 bike depot locations, usually requiring a deposit.
14. Stay in a traditional ryokan
Ryokan are Japanese-style inns that are more than just a place to sleep; it's a way to experience a traditional Japanese lifestyle, including futon beds, local cuisine and etiquette. You'll trade in your "regular" clothes for slippers and yukata (a Japanese robe) and many ryokans have an onsen to soak in, too. It can be a pricey option, but there's no experience like it and it's very unique to Japan, so for one or two nights, it's well worth it.
See Also: The Weirdest Museums in Japan
15. Hike Mt Fuji for sunrise
No easy feat, but we have faith in you. Climbing Japan's highest and most prominent mountain might seem like a hard no, but it shouldn't be difficult for someone in good health and takes about six hours to get to the summit. The best time to do it is July to mid-September when the mountain is typically free of snow, the weather is mild and the mountain facilities are open.
Climbing Mount Fuji is historically a spiritual pilgrimage, that the Japanese would make in straw hats and white robes. Nowadays, the route up the mountain is much less peaceful and actually very congested at times. This notably happens on weekends and late August around the O-Bon holidays when spirits can return to Earth and therefore a very spiritual time.
16. Get lost in a Bamboo Grove
You've all seen it: a lone, stylish figure gazing up at the towering bamboo around them on Instagram. While you'll have to go very early in the morning to avoid the crowds to get the same shot, seeing these sky-high plants is definitely awe-inspiring. After all the grove is not your standard forest by any means. In fact, bamboo releases 30% more oxygen into the atmosphere and absorbs more carbon dioxide than other plants, so if you think about it, you're basically saving the planet by visiting a bamboo grove. Head to Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto – it's open 24/7 and admission is free. Avoid weekends like the plague.
17. Visit temples and feed the deer in Nara
Also be sure to check out our Ultimate Travel Guide: Japan Edition!
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How Can Doctors Expand Medical Clinic by Taking a Business Loan?
Things can be difficult for doctors who manage their clinics as medical practitioners. Since handling a medical career while taking up a part-time accountant and manager role of the clinic can be stressful in the long run. The steady cash flow calls for efficient management and a good grasp at the basics of capital and business loan documents.
These problems so far have not gotten any kind of consideration from the world and have been largely ignored by the public too. Now with the special loan for doctors, medical practitioners can easily expand their practice if they wish to do so. Essentially this is an instant business loan catered towards doctors and can help you in the following ways.
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Owning a clinic is running it like any other business. Expansion and growth are essential to their survival in the long term. As one expands they will hire more staff and look for a property with more space that ultimately increases your reach within the city. Some people use this as an opportunity to add new facilities like beds to their clinics.
All of this requires a large amount of money and other financial aids so that the expansion happens smoothly without disturbing your operations. For doctors, the eligibility criteria have been simplified and you just need to meet the experience requirements along with your medical registration certificate to apply.
- Renovations
You can fund your renovations and expansions with the help of business loans too. For example, you can take out a loan for doing repair work on the whole office or add more consultation area to your practice, even making changes to your waiting room can be done with the newly acquired business loan. All of these are big investments and certainly qualify as a reason to loan some money. Certain NBFCs have been shown to approve up to 37 lakhs almost hassle-free. With the business loan documents in order, one can freely grow at their own pace.
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A constant stream of cash flow which is uninterrupted is necessary for the development of the business. It also helps in sustaining it because you are managing a small business and while practicing, we would highly suggest that you opt for a Flexi Loan. A Flexi Loan allows you to borrow money from your sanction multiple times, as when you require it and maintain a healthy cash flow coming into your business. It also limits your interest to the amounts withdrawn only.
You also have the option to only pay the EMIs and paying the principal amount later which can reduce your instalments by 45% in the long run.
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Having to put something up as a security or collateral is a risky business move. As most of your assets would be medical equipment that comes with a hefty price, it is advisable not to use them as collateral in any case. Many lenders now take into the fact these machines are needed for day to day operations and they need to upgrade rather frequently to keep up with the latest breakthrough. This is the reason why many NBFCs are now offering unsecured and asset free loans to doctors.
We highly recommend going with these unsecured loans as non-repayment would lead to confiscation and sale of the equipment that used to make you money and help your patients in the case of a secured loan.
NBFC stands proudly with our doctors and through its various policies and loans encourages the medical community to expand and grow for the betterment of the masses.


text: The Anthem Skepticism Thread Feb 7, 2018 17:06:01 GMT Heimdall, smilesja, and 1 more like this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Sanunes on Feb 7, 2018 17:06:01 GMT Feb 7, 2018 15:56:38 GMT goishen said:I dunno. BioWare seems to have found a formula that works, and that formula is Video Game Novels. That's fine if other gaming companies like TTG and DontNod have picked up on that forumla, but the entire BioWare team has seemed to abandon the entire idea by searching for something new. TTG and DontNod are just purely focused on the story.Don't get me wrong, I love the entire trilogy, but for differing reasons. The main theme of those is that the story remains consistent. To ask a person what specifically they loved about the trilogy would be to ask a person what they love about neapolitan ice cream and which flavor they like best. Well, it's kind'a hard to say about one specifically unless you focus on each flavor specifically. Otherwise your answer is just going to be a mishmash of all the flavors mixed together. Same goes for DA. To me its a little early to determine how much of the story is going to be part of the game. People were making the same claims about The Old Republic and I think they did a good job merging their story formula with a MMO. The game just feel apart at the end game since after finishing the story content the game had nothing to do. The problem with story like elements is they are probably close to the last things complete because they would be intertwined in a good portion of other game elements that it can all change within a day what they can and cannot do.Even though I think the open world design for Andromeda hurt the story elements, it still had things I really like about BioWare games. I think Drack is probably my favorite first appearance for a companion, followed closely by Wrex. The story itself could have been better, but again I am not sure if that was due to the open world aspects of the game splitting and fragmenting the story or that it was new people handling it without the experience of a seasoned BioWare writer. After playing Destiny 2 I am surprised Andromeda's story was a good as it was due to the head writer for Mass Effect: Andromeda going over to that mess of a story.


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Zoe Hayes is unlike most 20 somethings. For instance, whilst I started my day off with a tidy little sleep in, a quick stint at university and then a nice afternoon easing into a few assessments while sipping coffee while the television hummed in the background, the start to Zoe's day was completely different.
What did Zoe do? She awoke with the sun and spent her day riding horseback and mustering cattle. Zoe is a jillaroo, a female stockhand at the Gipsy Plains Brahmans. However, it is not merely Zoe's infallible work ethic that invites admiration. She is changing the game of mental health awareness, having experienced personal heartache from the invisible predator that is depression.
I was lucky enough to catch up with Zoe and discuss her dual role as hardworking jillaroo and impassioned mental health advocate. Zoe says "there is never a dull moment" in her day-to-day workload, and she takes on anything from branding and fencing to drafting and running bulls. Though there is not just one thing that Zoe most enjoys about her job, she conceded "I love being able to ride horseback." Zoe gushed about her workmates, lovingly praising them for creating, she says, "a real family environment."
Zoe expressed her joy about being part of a family, having lost her mother to suicide in 2012. Zoe's mother had endured depression for years, and Zoe herself became embroiled in her own experiences with mental health in the midst of her grief. However, after receiving medical care and hearing of the suicide of Dolly Everett, Zoe pledged, she says "to create awareness and promote mental health so no one should have to take that path." Zoe wants to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness as being "all in your head" and wants to create an environment where sufferers can talk about their problems without feeling embarrassed. As part of her Dust Off Depression campaign, Zoe pledges funds from the sale of her photography and creative pieces to Beyond Blue. "If I can prevent one person from suicide, than all my pain is worth it," she said.
When I questioned Zoe about her aspirations for the future, she had no huge goal in mind, though she wouldn't mind trying her hand at public speaking or property management. Zoe just wants to keep on keeping on being the best person she can be, and I think she's well on her way to achieving that.


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We can't stop making these fabric garlands! This new Christmas bunting makes us so happy and looks great hanging on the mantle AND the Christmas tree! The instructions are just about the same as the "Thankful" garland, but we've added them here as well. Keep reading to see how you can make your own…
Supplies: linen or muslin fabric, red and green fabric, fabric scissors, a sewing machine(optional!), Mod Podge, a paint brush, twine, and mini clothes pins.
1. Print out a word or phrase you'd like the banner to read. This will be your stencil and guide for how big to make each pennant.
2. Cut the linen into rectangles (ours were about 3.5″ by 5″).
3. Create a 1/4″ hem on the longer sides of the rectangle and either sew or glue them down. Create the same hem on the top of the rectangle and sew or glue as well.
4. With the rectangle face down, make a 1.5″ cut with scissors in the middle of the base. Fold the two corners created by the cut up and to the sides to create the two points. Glue into place or sew along the edges to match the rest of the hems.
5. Paint both sides of the green and red fabrics with Mod Podge and let dry. This will stiffen the fabric and prevent it from fraying when cut.
6. When the green and red fabric is dry, cut out the letters with scissors using the printed stencil you created.
7. Use more Mod Podge to attach the letters to each linen pennant. (Optional: give each pennant an extra coat of Mod Podge to seal the letters).
8. When the pennants are dry, use mini clothes pins to attach them to a piece of twine. Hang your garland and enjoy!
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DecisionBase is a tool for moving and transforming data targeted at the data-warehouse market. Clearly, it is aimed at large enterprises and it is typically sold with services to set it up. I worked with Neal Peckham, ace Platinum consultant, for about one day to get the product running.
Version 1.8 of Platinum DecisionBase from Platinum Technology is made up of three components: Repository, Mapper and InfoPump (a movement server). Together, these components should meet the data movement and transformation needs of almost anyone.
Let's start with the Repository, which is Platinum's standard repository for meta data. It is part of Platinum's Open Enterprise Management System, Platinum's foundation for building enterprise applications. The Repository includes scanners to examine different databases, copybooks, and other data sources, and it will populate the repository with meta data.
An added bonus is that the Repository includes support for several major enterprise resource planning implementations, including SAP and PeopleSoft. This means if you have SAP, the Repository understands it and lists the tables included with SAP with names in English instead of German. However, these stop at the table level.
The Repository also includes an HTML-based application which provides a highly extensible browser-driven interface for looking at meta data. The browser makes the data accessible to more people, who then have a better idea of what's going on based on the data they see.
The Mapper is where the magic happens with DecisionBase. It provides a listing of all data in the Repository and provides a visual environment for mapping source data to targets. Once you have completed your transformation application, the Mapper generates the code that will actually run the transformation from the source data to the target.
DecisionBase's programming language is robust. It supports scripts or data elements as large as 2GB, 40-plus data types, multibyte character sets and exact decimal numbers. In short, it's built to deal with complex data movement and transformation issues.
I liked the Entity Relationship Diagram-like look of the Mapper, which provided a clear picture of sources, targets, transformations and the links among them. DecisionBase is easier to work with than Compuware's FileAID C/S, which performs a similar function with a less intuitive interface.
The final piece of the puzzle is the movement server, which is Platinum's InfoPump. InfoPump processes the data movement and transformation by executing the code generated in the Mapper. You won't really notice the movement server unless you need to administer it. It runs jobs created in the Mapper and includes tools for managing processes and scheduling jobs.
Platinum offers InfoPump by itself, priced at about US$30,000 with some consulting. To use it, you will have to write the scripts that DecisionBase's Mapper automatically generates. It would be nice to see the Mapper bundled without the repository for this price for smaller customers that need a robust tool that is easy to use but do not need an enterprise repository to store meta data.
There's no question that DecisionBase is a great tool for moving and transforming data for those seeking to populate data warehouses from diverse data sources. Will you commit to the Platinum repository for your enterprise meta-data store, because for US$200,000 you're unlikely to implement another repository? If the answer is yes, DecisionBase is the ultimate weapon.
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Total storage volume : 1.1 cu. ft.. Black reversible-swing door and black cabinet. Recessed handle provides a flush finish with the door. Mechanical temperature control. Temperature Range: -10 Degree – 2 Degree Fahrenheit. One removable flat slide out wire shelf. Cylinder lock and two keys. Freestanding setup. Manual Defrost. Powerful compressor cooling. Refrigerant type: R600a. Voltage: 115V /60Hz. Power:?79 watts? / 1.1 Amps. Estimated Yearly Electricity Use: 251 kWh. UL Certified and Energy Star rated. Warranty: One year limited. Freezer internal: 13.25″ W x 14.25″ D x 14″ H. Overall: 17.5″ W x 18.5″ D x 18.75″ H (42 lbs.). Package: 18.5" W x 20.25" D x 20.25" H. User Manual.
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This Midea 3.1 cu. ft. compact refrigerator offers separate refrigerator and freezer sections, as well as, much more. With its Energy Star rating, the unit helps keep food and drinks cool, along with electrical costs of operation as low as possible. This compact unit is a great solution in various locations such as bars, offices, rec-rooms, apartments, and many more. It is a design-friendly unit, as the door swing can be reversed to fit comfortably in your room layout. Youll have no problem keeping the contents organized with the interior lighting and shelving system. This high efficiency unit can be an innovative addition to your space. Package Content: Refrigeratormanualwarranty
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Established in 1968, Midea Group has been included in the latest edition of the Fortune 500 list of global companies. Dedicated to the improvements in design, production, and technology innovation, Midea has been given more than 40 design awards throughout the world. With wide product selection, Midea has become one of the largest and the most reliable manufacturer of major and home appliances in the world.
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4. Midea WHS-87LW1 Refrigerator, 2.4 Cubic Feet White
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RCA's latest 4.5 Cubic Foot refrigerator is perfect for your college dorm room, bed room, office, and any place you need a compact fridge to keep your food and beverages cold. This brand new mini fridge features a luxurious stainless steel door. The fridge is CFC free and has a built in adjustable thermostats so you can keep your food and drinks at the perfect temperature. The sleek tempered glass shelves look great, and are easy to clean. RCA's 4.5 cubic foot fridge is compressor cooled, meaning it will perform well no matter what the outside and inside temperature is! Within the fridge there is a freezer compartment with an ice tray. The sides of the door sport a very convenient can dispenser and mini shelves, great for yogurts etc. With a space saving flush back design, the adjustable level feet and reversible door, you can safely and conveniently place this fridge in any spot! If you are looking for a quality fridge at an affordable price, look no further, this RCA fridge made with decades of experience will be perfect for your needs.
7. RCA RFR321-FR320/8 IGLOO Mini Refrigerator, 3.2 Cu Ft Fridge, Stainless Steel
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Fittingly referred to in the industry as "the cube" with its relatively square shape, this BLACK+DECKER compact fridge offers a smallish footprint that make it just as easy to be placed on a counter or table as on the floor. With a little organizational skill, you'll be amazed how much you can fit inside. Included Components: Ice Cube Tray
9. BLACK+DECKER BCRK25W Compact Refrigerator Energy Star Single Door Mini Fridge with Freezer, 2.5 Cubic Ft., White
- 2 Full Width Glass Shelves
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- 1 Year Warranty on parts & labor
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- Energy Star Certified
This compact refrigerator was perfectly designed for all small places; college dorm room, office, bedroom, workshop or anywhere you may need a compact refrigerator to keep your beverages and food cold. Similar to a full size fridge, it comes with a full width freezer compartment with ice cube tray and adjustable thermostat control. Included Components: Ice Cube Tray
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Mining essential, even during pandemic
Mining is essential to the Yukon – not only for our economy as we face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic – it's part of our cultural identity.
It's depicted on our license plate; it's why we take visiting friends and family to Dawson City to enjoy a show at Gertie's.
Mining's presence and importance permeates the very bedrock of our daily lives.
On your way into Dawson, signs warn motorists of moose on the road because the gold fields host the healthiest moose population in the Yukon, thanks to mining, as it encourages willow growth and suppresses predation.
Perhaps on that same road trip you find yourself defending moose hunting in a debate with your southern visitors, who believe the practice is barbaric or that food magically comes pre-shrink-wrapped from the grocery store.
Mining often faces similar ignorance.
For example, gold responsibly mined in the territory is used in virtually every single electronic device we depend on, and in the context of COVID-19, our reliance on cellphones and computers keeps communities connected and informed while physically spacing.
Gold is also a fundamental component in advanced medical equipment, which may be required to treat our loved ones should they become severely infected by the virus.
What if the global supply chain is interrupted in the wake of the pandemic?
What if our fiat currency system collapses in a subsequent recession?
There's a reason gold is the original standard for securing a nation's finances.
Mining in the Yukon helps secure our future in an insecure world.
In a mere month, COVID-19 has already devastated many of the Yukon's private sector businesses beyond recovery, so our territory's historic overreliance on government jobs may actually serve us well in the short term, as it might limit the shutdown's impact on our economy if some can still depend on government paycheques.
But the public sector isn't entirely immune either.
If the measures required to stem the pandemic's spread continue to limit businesses' ability to generate tax revenue, the "non-essential" public servants previously sent home, with pay, may find themselves without pay, permanently, if governments are no longer able to make their own payroll.
Any job that puts food on your family's table is essential.
With no cruise ships coming in, seasonal businesses seeing their entire summer's bookings disappear, air and highway travel restricted, and even government likely affected, how will many Yukoners survive?
Thankfully, with a weak Canadian dollar, the price of fuel at historic lows and gold at historic highs, the mining industry is well-placed to employ many whose previous careers are likely to be disrupted by the pandemic, from hydrologists to housekeepers to UFA implementation experts.
During the Dirty Thirties, many Canadians couldn't obtain necessities such as flour to feed their families, let alone relative luxuries such as sugar, whereas mining meant the Great Depression was only an expression in the Yukon.
Mining can be that essential provider again and together with Yukoners' support, we can come out the other side of COVID-19.
Jonas J. Smith
Tetlit Gwich'in community of Fort McPherson knows when to help
Recently, I and several other drivers had the misfortune of experiencing the long weather-related road closures on the Dempster Highway while travelling from Inuvik to Whitehorse. Although I was driving a pickup, I was in the company of mostly transport drivers delivering essential goods to the North.
Like myself, most of the drivers had attempted to make the journey on March 22 and 23 but had to stop on the highway near the Tetlit Gwich'in community of Fort McPherson to wait out the snowstorms and allow the maintenance crews to clear the highway once these storms subsided. It seemed that once one storm ended and some clearing was completed, another storm would start up again and therefore kept the road closed for an extended period of time. It was not until the evening of March 26 that we were able continue on to Eagle Plains.
The drivers with their trucks were parked for several days and although they carry food with them, most if it consists of canned and sandwich items, which are mostly eaten cold. They can sleep in their trucks but do not have any other facilities for extended periods of time.
A few community members recognized this and decided to take time from their busy lives and deliver hot plates of food and coffee for the drivers. They did not accept any payment for this. The local hotel also opened up a room so that the drivers may have a shower.
Although I do not know the names of the individual Good Samaritans, I would like to thank them and the rest of the community on behalf of myself and all of the truck drivers. In addition, we would also like to thank LJ's Trucking for their long hours and hard work keeping the Dempster Highway open when it almost seems impossible.
Although I said "misfortune" when I started this letter, it really was enlightening to see how some community members stand up and lend their support to individuals that need a helping hand in difficult times such as the ones we are experiencing now with the COVID-19 virus. Specifically, I and many truck drivers would like to give our appreciation to the members of the Tetlit Gwich'in community of Fort McPherson.
Darren Klippenstein
Cobalt Construction
Local businesses are in survival mode
Yukoners have stark choices to make in the coming weeks and months that will impact all of our lives moving forward. Business owners are faced with additional difficult decisions and many have already had to make the gut-wrenching call to layoff or reduce staff, in the face of unprecedented declines in revenue.
In ordinary times, most businesses can manage changes in volume and anticipate high and low periods. However, the extraordinary impacts that COVID-19 has had on the business sector has disrupted models and cash flow unlike anything that could be anticipated.
The entrepreneurial spirit of our Yukon small businesses comes through as we've quickly adapted and created new business models to continue to serve the public. But make no mistake, these are urgent measures to simply keep businesses afloat. And they will help maintain cash flow to pay the bills that come in every month, even without staff and big inventory purchases.
But they will only be as successful as Yukoners make them. It might be your natural reaction to batten down the hatches and ride out the COVID-19 storm. Be aware that if you hide yourself and your family in self-isolation at home, the Yukon that you return to afterwards won't be the same. The regular business model no longer exists, particularly for restaurants, and they need your help.
Those Yukoners who are still collecting paycheques, particularly Yukon government employees, have a massive role to play in supporting private businesses. At a minimum, any disposable income you budgeted to eat out, or spend during the week, you should still use to order takeout. (More if you can manage, because the hundreds of hospitality sector employees who frequented each other's establishments during the week no longer have disposable income that was part of businesses' cash flow.)
You had after-work beers twice a week? Still do so virtually and order from your local brewers.
Have a favourite restaurant or coffee shop? Still try to maintain your daily support.
Even with all this support, the stark reality is that some Yukon businesses may not survive this economic disruption. And if those of us in the business sector have any chance of emerging again, Yukoners are going to play a critical role in helping us make it. The message to Yukoners now needs to be clear when it comes to their favourite spots and their neighbours in the private sector: Use it, or lose it.
James Maltby


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Great Britain's Lilah Fear & Lewis Gibson are entering their third season as a team. They are two-time competitors at the World Championships and will debut on the ISU Grand Prix series at the 2018 Skate America. They took a few minutes to answer some questions for IDC before they head off to their first international event of this season – Ondrej Nepela Trophy in Bratislava, Slovakia. Thanks Lilah & Lewis!
IDC: Tell us about your individual skating journeys.
LF: I started skating at just 2 years old, as I come from a Canadian family of skaters. My mom skated competitively throughout her childhood and my uncle was a professional ice hockey player. At first, I was mainly attracted to the sparkly dresses, however, my love for the sport developed after I moved to London and was first exposed to ice dance at Queens Ice Rink. I started out doing free skate as well however I always gravitated towards the artistry and technical detail of ice dance.
LG: I started skating at 11 years old, after watching the first series of Dancing on Ice, which is a UK television show that pairs celebrities with professional skaters. The series is hosted by Torvill and Dean. After watching just one series, I knew I wanted to try skating and was immediately drawn to the feeling of gliding across the ice.
IDC: What drew each of you to ice dance?
LF: Great Britain has a very developed solo ice dance circuit to inspire people to pursue dance despite not having a partner. I competed on this circuit from age 8 to 15, at which time I was paired up with my first partner. Even without a partner, I loved learning the compulsory dances although I don't recommend attempting the Yankee Polka as a 13 year old solo dancer.
LG: I initially tried all three skating disciplines. I skated singles all the way up to senior, finishing in 2015. I also tried pairs and was the 2010 British Novice Pairs Champion. The British federation encouraged me to try ice dance which lead to my partnership with Lilah.
IDC: How did you became partners?
LF: After my first partnership ended, our federation suggested the try out and we very quickly felt a sense of teamwork, a mutual drive and passion for the sport.
LG: In singles, I always preferred the component side of skating and for me at the time, I felt I had reached my full potential. As Lilah said, the federation encouraged me to try dance. This lead to some tryouts, and with Lilah also looking for a new partner. Our paths crossed and the rest is history. We did already somewhat know each other because over the years we had spent our summers at the Cricket Club in Toronto.
IDC: Tell us about splitting your training time between Great Britain and Montreal and what a typical day looks like.
LF: We are very lucky to have solid roots and excellent coaches in the UK and here in Montreal and feel fortunate to have such an amazing support network. It is so inspiring and motivating to be among many of the best in the world on a daily basis in Montreal.
LG: We train a few hours on the ice before heading to off ice sessions.
IDC: This season, you will compete on the ISU Grand Prix series for the first time. What does this mean to you?
LF: We are so thrilled and honoured to be representing Great Britain at our very first Grand Prix at Skate America. An added bonus is that we will have the guidance of our wonderful training mates, Madi [Hubbell] and Zach [Donohue].
LG: Zach and I are roommates here in Montreal, so it will be great to have them with us in Everett.
IDC: How did you come up with your choices for your programs this year?
LF: For our short dance, our choreographer, Romain Haguenauer, saw us interpreting the tango with a flamenco flavour. We finish with "Volare" which is more recognizable and is fun for both us and the audience.
LG: Our free dance is an homage to Studio 54 and the era of disco. In addition to being music we love, we wanted to challenge ourselves with a genre that is completely different to anything we have tackled in the past. We absolutely love skating to it every day and this certainly makes doing run throughs much more enjoyable!
IDC: Is there one program you prefer over the other?
LF: There are aspects of both programmes that we appreciate. The short dance allows us to explore a more serious and mature side of our personalities and we love the technical intricacy of the Romantica.
LG: On the other hand, we enjoyed working with Romain in our Free Dance to construct a programme that conveys the electricity and freedom of disco.
IDC: What are you looking most forward to this season?
LG: We continually look forward to training every day as we love our programmes so much and the environment in which we work.
LF: We hope to carry this momentum through to big milestones in our season such as Skate America and NHK Trophy.
IDC: Is there anyone you look up to as a role model?
LF: Growing up in the UK, the admiration for Torvill and Dean is undeniable and we have been very lucky to have worked with them as well. They accomplished so much in their career and have inspired so many young skaters to pursue this amazing sport and they continue to inspire me. With my Canadian roots, I grew up in awe of Tessa [Virtue] and Scott [Moir]. I read and reread their biography after receiving it for Christmas when I was 11, so training alongside them over the past two years has been unbelievable. Quite frankly, my training mates here in Montreal are all enormously talented role models who inspire me daily.
LG: My all-time skating idol has to be Daisuke Takahashi. The way he is able to move to music and set himself apart from his competitors has always impressed me. I am so excited that he is coming back to competitive skating. More recently, being able to skate alongside so many driven and elite skaters everyday continues to motivate and inspire me.
IDC: What is your favorite thing about skating with each other?
LF: Lewis is incredibly creative and such a natural dancer, so he pushes me to develop these qualities even more.
LG: Lilah has a very calming and positive influence which makes our partnership so productive and natural.
IDC: How do you spend your free time?
LF: I will be starting at McGill University in September where I will be studying Psychology and Communications. After taking a gap year, I can't wait to get back in the classroom to cultivate my love for these subjects. On a lighter note, I love exploring new cities and finding the best brunch spots and cafes.
LG: In my spare time, I enjoy art, whether it be drawing or enjoying art in my surroundings. I'm also a spinning instructor, which involves creating a vibe in the studio where everyone is connected to the music and motivated toward a common goal.
IDC: What about your podcast, the Lilah Jo Show?
LF: I started developing my podcast, The Lilah Jo Show, a year ago as a passion project during my gap year between high school and starting university. On the podcast, the mission is to explore the journey to excellence, which starts with the pursuit of passion. This passion may be uncovered as a result of an intense experience or it may be something that was ever-present from a young age. My guests have all excelled in their chosen crafts and I hope to provide a window into the roots of these achievements. Often they have also had to overcome extreme obstacles, which is even more inspiring. I am fascinated by the power of passion and how, along with resilience, it can drive a person to accomplish almost anything. My goal is to encourage listeners to pursue whatever it is they desire, no matter the setbacks, starting now, as teenagers and young adults.
You can listen to Lilah Fear's The Lilah Jo Show on iTunes.