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(Ali Ahmad Said Asbar)
Arabic: ¢alī ahmadi s-sa¢īdi l-'asbar
Adonis is considered to be among the most important modern Arab poets, who using traditional poetic styles developed a new manner of expressing modern sentiments.
Adonis was influenced by classical Shi'i poets, but started at an relatively early age (his twenties) to experiment with the prose poem, giving it density, tension, metaphors and rhythm. He also broke with the diction and style of traditional poetry, introducing a new and powerful syntax. He used myths from older religions, in which the resurrecting gods of Tammuz, Adonis and Phoenix were central symbols.
Similar to most other poets using the Arabic language, Adonis employs the technique of 'tarab'. 'Tarab' aims at a sort of ecstasy, reached when the musicality of the verse corresponds with the visions and thoughts expressed in the poem.
His name Adonis was given to him by the leader of the Syrian Socialist Nationalist Party, Antun Saada.


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A Blinding Light Lyrics
I cannot see
Even though it's there in front of me
Like a beggar cold, and crawling on my knees
Searching, for something so close yet still out of reach
Is this all I'm destined to be.
I've been living in the shadow now for far too long
The senses burn at the caress, like it doesn't belong
It's one thing to dwell in silence, or to feel nothing at all
Then you cannot hear the rush, or feel the pain at the end of the fall.
I fought to lift the veil and move beyond the door
Just when I thought there was, maybe something more
A hope that I could at last restore my sight
The cloak is gone, my freedom won, but I found a blinding light.
I can feel the light burn as the night was cold
And I struggle the same. As the life I lived before
Though the light guided me I still lost the way
And I struggle the same just to find the path back to the day.
With every fall I lose the will
Another chain that binds
I can't go on like this
Another road that winds.
I should have known that the struggle never really ends
The road is long; don't try to see what's beyond the bend
Our wars are won, at the cost of another defeat
You'll have to crawl to get back on your feet.
I thought I was stronger than this, that I had more to give
That the light of the day would show me the way to go
Never wanted to turn my back to it all
This is my struggle that ill have to bear
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Extremely popular metaphysically, quartz is the most versatile healing stone among all crystals. Quartz is the most powerful healing stone of the mineral kingdom, able to work on any condition. Known as the stone of power and amplifies any energy or intention, quartz protects against negativity, attunes to your higher self, and relieves pain.
Quartz has been shown to enhance and strengthen the aura, and comes to us with information for the higher self to assimilate in the process of one's spiritual growth. It is often used to cleanse, open, activate, and align all of the chakras. Most importantly, this stone promotes an intuitive capability which is coupled with love.
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This all-new mid-engine sports car is so much more than Next Generation – it's next level. At once precise and powerful, the Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible have been completely redesigned from the ground up to deliver a thrill on every drive.
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Carmakers like to give us tasty show cars only to crush them two month later when nobody is looking or hide them forever in storage. But some have better luck.
Making it into production without going through a major redesign is what I mean. The Plymouth Prowler was such a vehicle, just like how the Chevy Volt isn't. Concepts are a bit on the crazy side after all, with camera mirrors, useless seats and a mostly fake power plant.
Still, if the shape is right, the public likes them and there's enough cash to back the project, they tend to go for it. But which would be your favorite concept-turned real machine?
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Great job Mr. President for instilling such confidence in the US economy!!!May the FORCE be with you!
Yep...Here was a take on Fox business today. I like Marc Farber. He's been right on about the markets in the last 5 years.
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Ok – there is actually a lot more then just new windows at this point – but I need to take better photos. So far we have the building (mostly) wrapped and ready for stucco, new windows in the front, new sliding glass doors in the back, swinging glass doors (two installed, three to go) and tomorrow the wood siding should go up on the exterior!
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- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat and salt. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add shrimp, cooking 1 minute on each side, or until they turn bright pink.
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The right blood type can save your life and — in some East Asian countries — it can get you a job, help you find the love of your life and explain why you are the way you are.
Many people in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and mainland China believe that blood, like zodiac signs, comes with predictable personality traits. Like horoscopes, there is nothing scientific about this theory.
Asking people what their blood type is has become a kind of icebreaker.
When I worked as an H.R. manager in Beijing, I was tasked with translating a job application into English. In addition to requiring a photo, the company wanted people to disclose their blood group.
I asked the CEO why I needed to include an ABO category because we would never ask such a thing in the U.S.
"It's very important," he said. "It helps us know if the potential hire will work well with the people in his department."
In Japan, people addicted to this type of stereotyping have created a giant, profitable industry.
A condom vending machine dispenses different types of protective rubber for A, B, AB or O buyers. The condoms are made of the same material but are colored and decorated in different ways, according to Mental Floss. There are also different instructions for each blood group to explain how to best approach a sexual encounter, according to Japan Visitor.
Japan also has a kind of self-help book to show readers how to make the most of what they've been dealt. The country even sells soft drinks and chewing gum to meet the dietary deficiencies of the various clusters.
When the Red Sox spent more than $100 million for six seasons of Japanese pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka — a then-unknown in the world of Major League Baseball — many in the Japanese community said the then-pitcher with a 2.95 ERA had an even more important statistic, reported the New York Times. He was Type O, which means he's a warrior capable of striking out even the best hitters.
When Ryu Matsumoto, Japan's former minister for reconstruction, announced his resignation soon after an earthquake and tsunami hit his country in 2011, Matsumoto blamed his foot-in-mouth syndrome on his blood group, according to BBC. People with type B can be impatient and abrasive because they don't care what others think of them.
Those who intend to visit South Korea should learn how to say "hi," "thank you," "beer," "restroom" and "my blood type is __." That may be all the social lubricant they will need.
Korean Park Dong Sun created cartoons to help explain how each blood type behaves in certain situations. According to Beyond Hallyu, the following traits belong to each group:
• Type A, "The Farmers": shy, introverted, secretive, emotionally cautious, considerate, patient, often punctual, creative, detail oriented, romantic, self-conscious, stubborn, obsessive and uptight. They are also the "weak sauce" in the family when it comes to downing alcohol.
• Type B, "The Nomads": passionate, wild, active, creative, optimistic, independent, impatient, liberal, shallow, lazy, self-centered and irresponsible. Men in this group don't make good husbands because they are players and bad boys. The nomads are animal lovers who have a strong immune system and can handle dairy.
• Type AB, "The Humanists": optimistic, focused, uber intelligent, logical, rational, critical, authoritative, shy, aloof, indecisive, distant, emotional and unpredictable. These people are supposed to be good with money.
• Type O, "The Warriors": outgoing, energetic, optimistic, honest, friendly, easygoing, expressive, passionate, confident, ambitious, dramatic, arrogant, insensitive, ruthless, vain and charismatic. They can be obsessively preoccupied with success.


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I've often felt in years past that our struggle to end the drug war is relentlessly uphill. But that's changing now, sometimes more quickly than even I can believe. The principal reason is us, by which I mean every person who grasps the lunacy of drug policies in this country and throughout much of the world, and who takes some action -- no matter how small -- to advance a better way.
It's time now for DPA -- the Drug Policy Alliance -- to launch a new organizational identity that fully expresses each of our roles as agents of change.
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I'm often asked, "Who is this growing drug policy reform movement?"
We vary, of course, in what brings us to this cause. We are people who care about fundamental freedoms, civil liberties and human rights. We are people who care about social and economic justice. We are people who want to end racism. We are people who want addiction treated as a health issue rather than a criminal justice problem. We are people who want honest drug education for our youth that fosters trust rather than fear. And every one of us -- no matter our reason -- believes that the war on drugs is not the way to deal with the reality of drugs in our society. That's why we are the Drug Policy Alliance.
We come from across the drug use spectrum. We are people who consume drugs responsibly, who don't cause problems for anyone else, and who resent being treated as criminals. We are people who hate drugs and who have seen the worst that drugs can do -- the addiction, disease, death and destruction of families -- but who nonetheless believe that the war on drugs is doing far more harm than good. And we are people who frankly don't care about drugs one way or the other -- but who do care about preserving the Bill of Rights and our constitutional liberties, who are disgusted by what our government is doing with our tax dollars, and who recoil at what the drug war is doing not just in the U.S. but in Latin America, Afghanistan and elsewhere. That's why we are the Drug Policy Alliance.
We come from across the drug law spectrum. We are people who have enforced these laws but now question them. We are people who have been punished by these laws and don't want others to suffer similarly. And we are people who have never encountered these laws directly but who nonetheless know that they are wrong. That's why we are the Drug Policy Alliance.
We are the people -- African American, Latino, young and poor -- who overwhelmingly bear the brunt of the war on drugs. And we are everyone else -- European and Asian American, not so young and not so poor -- who are stigmatized for our drug use, who live in fear, and who have suffered the many indignities and injustices of the drug war.
We are Americans who are embarrassed and disgusted that our nation leads the world in incarceration. And we are people from all around the world who wish that the U.S. -- and other governments as well -- would ground their drug policies in science, compassion, health and human rights. We are people who work tirelessly to advance the incremental drug policy reforms that can help people today and tomorrow, and we are the visionaries who never forget that our struggle is ultimately about changing the ways we deal with drugs in global society. That's why we are the Drug Policy Alliance.
To me, our new look and feel is about realizing and embracing the tremendous scope of our struggle. It's about facing the reality that lasting change can only be achieved by building on the common interests of as many people as possible.
We are the Drug Policy Alliance because only by working together can we end the failed war on drugs.
P.S. Today we're introducing a new video featuring Sting, George Soros and Montel Williams. Each of them -- like so many of us -- believes that our drug policies must be grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.
Ethan Nadelmann is the Executive Director of the Drug Policy Alliance. www.drugpolicy.org


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Replacement Front Coil Springs ... The Perfect Compliment To Your Strutmasters Rear Air Suspension Conversion Kit ...Strutmasters 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Front Replacement Coil Springs are the perfect compliment to your Strutmasters rear air suspension conversion kit. If the front of the vehicle is sagging or sitting too low, you may need to replace worn out or broken front coil springs. Our Strutmasters front replacement coil springs are designed just for your vehicle and they are proudly made in the USA. They will help level the vehicle and improve ride quality. For the best possible ride quality, we recommend replacing the front shocks (NOT included in this product).
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Replacement Front Coil Springs ... The Perfect Compliment To Your Strutmasters Rear Air Suspension Conversion Kit ...Strutmasters 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Front Replacement Coil Springs are the perfect compliment to your Strutmasters rear air suspension conversion kit. If the front of the vehicle is sagging or sitting too low, you may need to replace worn out or broken front coil springs. Our Strutmasters front replacement coil springs are designed just for your vehicle and they are proudly made in the USA. They will help level the vehicle and improve ride quality. For the best possible ride quality, we recommend replacing the front shocks (NOT included in this product).
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This Product Fits1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis
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What kind of suspension does my 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis have?
The 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is built with the following suspension components:
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Air Springs (x2)- commonly referred to as air bags, a plastic and rubber bag that is fitted on top of the strut that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal coil spring to hold a vehicle off of the ground and off of its wheels. These are the number one cause of all air suspension leaks. All air springs all go bad at about the same rate. If one is leaking, the others will not be far behind. For a proper repair, all of them need to be replaced at the same time.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Rear Gas Shocks (x2)- This vehicle is equipped with 2 rear gas shocks. These shocks are what absorb the impact of the rear tires hitting the road and make the vehicle ride smoothly.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Solenoids (x4)- This vehicle is equipped with 4 solenoids. These plastic components connect the electrical connection and lines of suspension components to the suspension control module. The solenoids are responsible for regulating the air pressure in each air spring or air shock. Solenoids are a small piece of the suspension system but they play a big role in how well it functions. If a solenoid is not working properly, it will cause the vehicle to be unlevel and, in turn, cause the compressor to burn out.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Compressor- This vehicle is equipped with one air suspension compressor. The compressor is responsible for pumping up the air springs and shocks. When the air suspension starts leaking, the compressor is forced to run continuously to try and keep the air springs inflated. After a couple of days of running non-stop, the compressor will burn itself out. Replacing the compressor is a timely and expensive project to undertake.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Dryer Assembly- This vehicle is equipped with a dryer assembly. The dryer assembly is responsible for getting moisture out of the air lines. Once the air suspension parts start to leak, moisture will build up throughout the air system. Moisture damages the air suspension components from the inside out. The dryer must be replaced whenever the compressor is replaced to prevent further damage.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Suspension Control Module- This vehicle is equipped with a suspension control module. This module is the brain of the suspension system and it reads all of the signals that are being sent by the height sensors and determines if the vehicle needs to be raised or lowered.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis O-rings- Although they are the least expensive parts of the air suspension, they are responsible for maintaining the seal where all of the air lines connect. Be sure to replace the O-rings when repairing any air suspension system.
How Do I Know If My 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Air Suspension Is Failing?
There are a couple of distinctive things to check for when trying to diagnose whether or not the air suspension on your 1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis is failing or has failed. A clear sign of suspension failure is a difference in the height of the front and rear of the vehicle. Ordinarily with this vehicle, the rear will fail first causing the vehicle to look like it is squatting down in the rear. Another sign of a failing suspension is the suspension warning light on the instrument cluster. Another sign would be the air suspension compressor running too long (The compressor should never run more than 15-20 seconds) or not at all and visible cracks in the rear air springs caused by dry rot.
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The main reason the vast majority of our customers change from air suspension to one of our air to non air suspension conversion kits is the price. Our conversion kit does away with all of the complicated parts and electrical components and consists only of (2) premium Front Eibach springs. The suspension conversion is much more affordable and more reliable than the OEM equipment and it comes with Strutmasters "Limited Life-Time Warranty". The installation is simple and requires no modifications to the vehicle. Installation typically takes about an hour per wheel and about 30 minutes to turn the suspension warning light on the instrument cluster. All of Strutmasters kits come with a complete set of easy to follow installation instructions with pictures and other helpful information. Also, you can find videos of us performing an actual suspension conversion on our YouTube channel. As if that isn't enough, Strutmasters also has an in house technician available to answer your questions.
1998-2000 Mercury Grand Marquis Dealer Replacement Parts:
+ Air Springs ($499/spring)
+ Compressor and Dryer Assembly ($210)
+ Air Shocks ($95/shock)
+ Solenoids ($25)
= TOTAL: Over $2,500 (and that doesn't even include replacing electronic components that are known to fail such as the height sensors).
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Prospective Hindsight
Why You Should Plan to Fail
Oftentimes, initiatives fall short when unanticipated challenges arise. A failure strategy, better known as premortems, is a process by which a company identifies and addresses potential challenges before they occur. In a medical setting, for example, a postmortem offers interested parties insight into what caused a patient's death. Everyone benefits from this learning, except, of course, the patient. In a business setting, a premortem is conducted before a project is implemented. This preventive, proactive process works to ensure that possible difficulties do not arise.
The most recent iteration of premortems is based on research conducted by Deborah J. Mitchell of the Wharton School, Jay Russo of Cornell, and Nancy Pennington of the University of Colorado. They determined that "prospective hindsight"—imagining that an event already has occurred—increases by 30 percent the ability to correctly identify reasons for future outcomes. When tested against other project-planning techniques, premortems have been proven to be an effective to lift group member confidence in a project plan.
To better understand how this might be possible, let us first examine the premortem process.
Steps for Conducting a Premortem
The team planning for a new project meets to create the plan or initiative. A facilitator then explains that an infallible crystal ball shows that the plan will be an unmitigated disaster, explaining that beyond a shadow of a doubt, the plan before the team will fail.
However, the crystalball does not indicate the reason for the ghastly failure. That job—identifying the possible causes of failure—belongs to the team. Team members begin their analysis by individually writing down all of the possible reasons why the plan could fail.
Next, the facilitator asks each team member to describe what was on his list, starting with the team leader and progressing around the room, gathering one reason from each member. This process repeats until every possible reason for failure has been explored.
Because each person in the room has had a different set of experiences, and approaches things with a unique mindset, the resulting comprehensive list of concerns with the plan, as proposed, is created from the group's collective knowledge. (Warning: This step greatly reduces team confidence in the plan—temporarily).
Team members now are asked to review the list of concerns, and suggest one action that could help to reduce the likelihood of the fiasco pictured in the crystal ball. (Depending upon the group, it may be advisable to first tackle the two or three items of greatest concern, and schedule a second meeting to discuss ideas for eliminating or mitigating the other potential problems identified.)
As the plan for the new project unfolds, the premortem list should be revisited periodically to see if any of the items are appearing, and identify any new failure opportunities that may have arisen.
Four Reasons to Value Premortems
Overinvested people are not objective: For the same reason that it is more effective to have a fresh set of eyes proofread a report before its submission, those who initiate a project are the last ones able to find fault with either the premise or the implementation. Because the premortem team is cross-functional and multi-leveled, it will be able to develop a desirable, unbiased 360-deg. perspective of the initiative.
A productive role for devil's advocates: Every organization has at least one person tagged as a naysayer, als pointing out why a project or initiative will not work. Because this person is known to be cranky, his perspective and points often are discounted. However, the use of a premortem process places value on the naysayer's viewpoint, and encourages devil's advocacy in others.
Easy for all levels to speak on an even footing: The insights and what-ifs provided by those who are truly going to be carrying out the work are invaluable. Actively seeking constructive criticism of a project creates an environment where employees further down the hierarchical line, and closer to the actual implementation itself, become comfortable speaking up to the more senior members of the management team—those who conceived the initiative.Hones ability to spot problems before or as they occur: Like any skill, problem spotting requires practice. Premortems provide a continuous opportunity for all levels of personnel to exercise this skill.
At a recent presentation on premortems, an attendee struggling to understand the concept asked. "Why don't you just spend more time trying to make it right, instead?" In the words of Winston Churchill, I answered: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." And planning to fail is just good business sense. MF
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19 December 2016
We all know how scary it can be to ask your BO$$ for a RAISE : / . So how can you get over this fear and help conquer your career goals? We asked our team for some words of wisdom and this is what they shared…
"When asking your boss for a raise, make a case for yourself, based on facts. Create a list of your accomplishments and additional responsibilities you've taken on since starting your role, so you can clearly demonstrate the value you're adding to the company." – Helen (Brand Manager)
"Walk into the meeting like a shot of whiskey – neat, strong, and full of purpose! No one needs to know that on the inside you actually wish your mom was there to hold your hand. – Lydia (Lead Designer)
"Do your research and go to the meeting prepared when asking for a raise! Find out what your peers are making in a similar role and utilize credible websites to check salary ranges for your industry." – Jen (Social Media Manager)
"Dress for the job (and pay) you want, not the job you have. Rock your best dress and your most kick-ass heels for an added confidence boost!" – Sarah (Assistant Brand Manager)
"Positivity is infectious! If you exude a positive attitude, others around you will feel good." – Kristina (Senior Marketing & Brand Manager)
"Keep in mind that no task is beneath you! Walk around with a can-do spirit!" – Lizzie (Social Media Manager)
"Don't be afraid to take things head on and tackle that extra task that is outside of your job description." – Jas (Community Assistant Manager)
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Do your best, be your best, and smile – That was my elementary school's motto, and I've always remembered it and applied it to my life!
No one should ever fear asking for a raise for a job they're absolutely good at, if you believe you deserve the raise go for it!
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If you've earned that raise, ask for it!
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Go for it!
The least they can do is say no. If you never try, you'll never know.
I leave an open journal at my desk asking people to leave a comment or two about how I helped them; at the end of the year I have pages of personal tributes that attest to my skill and also a way to make meaning of my daily interactions!
How long does it take to ask a question?
Less than a minute. You need a minute of courage. #yougotthis
Just go for it! It should be equal rights
Always do the best you can at everything you do and never be afraid to get the treatment (and pay) you deserve!
I realized that my boss who had just gotten fired was making way more than I was when I took over the position. I asked for a decent bump in pay to make up for the fact that I had to fix all his messes!
"Go I'm confidently and dress for the job. Always smile and stay positive."
Be confident and state your worth to the company…I have always done this diplomatically and let them know my assets and contributions to the company to make it more successful..I have gotten good raises in the past 6 years and also many bonuses and never an issue.
Never let em see you sweat. Confidence is contagious.
Do what you love doing.
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Walk in prepared, know what you want to say & don't let your nerves steer you away from asking for the raise. You have 50/50 chance of getting a raise if you ask for it, but you have a 0/100 chance if you don't ask… Unless ur one of the few lucky ones who just gets a surprise raise & idk if anyone actually gets those!
Bust your ass if you want more grass. That's what to live by!
Fight for that raise! You and only you can change the wage gap that is put in front of you. You got this.
Everyone deserves to be paid equally.
Women do as much as men. Sometimes even more!
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Just believe in yourself as my grandmother always said .I stillthink of her great advice that continues to lead me ahead
I'm an entrepreneur, trying to start my own clothing business of handmade bags and clothes, I thought I had to lower my standards just to get ahead, but I yold myself NO, my work is worth more! Now with an added boost in confidence, I just made my first sell on etsy of $108!Current mood- I can move mountains!
Say how good your performance is and you deserve to be rewarded with a raise.
Don't let the fear of being told no stop you from asking for what you deserve. If you earned that raise, ask for it girl!
Keep your eye on the prize!!
Take every opportunity you can at your job! Always do your best, when raise time comes around you can mention how involved you have been and how they cant afford to loose you. Thats what I do and I am making a dollar more than last year.
Equal pay is one more step towards equality!
I'd definitely say I've "slayed my pay and asked for a raise" within the past year I started as a cashier and now I'm a Pharmacy technician. It wasn't easy but I was persistent and met my goal!
Walk in like you already got the job and remember every interview goes both ways. Confidence is important in succeeding in a business environment.
Everyone should be treated equal all lives matter! Love is better then hate! ❤
Carpe diem! Work hard. Love others. Make a difference in the world!
beauty makes woman woman
We as women deserve so much more and I for one am standing up and making a better future for myself and my children… I love soap and glory
Always work your hardest even if you think its not being noticed..it will eventually pay off..just because u see your co workers slacking off dont mean u should also..keep working hard and make yourself look good
Everyone aty job was making a whole $1 more than i was and i finally spoke up!
If you think you deserved a raise ask for it.. If you work hard you shouldn't be scared
Do your investigation first and know how much of a difference there is in the jobs. Then have your job description updated to equal the employer has NO way out.
"A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her."
— Unknown
I would say the key to success is work. If at the end of the day you can look at yourself and feel accomplished that's all that really matters. Work when you don't want to. Work when you do want to. Put your heart into what you are doing. I promise you that you cannot fail if you put your all into your job. Take initiative. Be someone that you would look up to.
If you do not ask it's an automatic no. Never be afraid to ask for what you deserve
It's answer is always no if you never ask.
I always was thought to ask questions, the worst they can say is no. So, ask for that raise. You might just get it.
Do the job that is important in your heart and do it to thw best of your ability and you will not have regret.
Be as loving as a summer day, as kind as a soft ocean and as accepting as a newborn puppy and you will forever be on the right side of history. Tolerance is a wonderful step towards a happier world, but love and acceptance is a much faster beginning towards one… even if everyone else is yet to catch up.
Good and evil is a constant battle but it is you that can decide which wins.
Be kind. Go out of your way to help others. When it's time for the boss to ask around and get opinions on promotions they'll only be able to speak good things about you.
He gracious to everyone you meet. Do your job, and help out if you can. Don't be afraid to ask for what you deserve!
talk to the boss ask for a raise.
Love love love
Everyone shouldn't fear what they deserve
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Girls just want to have FUN…damental rights. If you think you've earned that raise, ask for it! Too many times we allow good opportunities to fly by because we don't speak up. The worst they can say is no, but it's better to have asked & been answered than to wonder "what if".
I had to work my butt off more by putting more hours in and working over time long distances at times and get no credit for benefits or anything and then after 2 months I asked for a raise which I got only half of what I had asked for
Well I have always believed know your worth! Meaning never be afraid to ask for more walk with confidence and your head held up high and Baby fake it till you make it!!
Go in exuding confidence! Never doubt yourself! Anyone can do anything they set their mind to! Don't let ANYONE tell you otherwise!
A woman can do anything a man can, only better!
I remember being slightly terrified, but I kept thinking "the worst you could hear is no".
I stand by that, if you feel like you deserve it, just ask.
Your needs and pay should be more valuable to a company than money. Go ask for that raise- you deserve it. Every woman needs a good paycheck to help her stay fabulous.
My late dad told me when I was a little girl 'that I was a queen' and 'if you think like a queen others will treat you as such.' He didn't mean it I a spoiled rotten brat sort of way. He meant that I could have everything that I wanted. Just go out there and get it. It has been true most of my life. When you think it is true-it will be true.
When I applied for the position that I'm in now I told them that I was worth much more than what they were offering. The man interviewing me said 'why do you think that?' I told him all of my successes and explained to him as how he would be more successful with me. A boss wants to know why he should pay you more. Now, I make more than any other person in the company in my position.


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The Fed said Wednesday it would buy long-term Treasurys and sell short-term ones to help the economy regain momentum. It surprised investors when it said it would include more 30-year bonds in its purchases than expected.
Financial analysts said stocks dropped as investors came to the conclusion that the Fed expects the economy to take years to recover.
"It's being viewed as perhaps an admission that this is a longer-term issue that the U.S. economy is facing and not one that's going to be solved over a couple of years," said Oliver Pursche, president of Gary Goldberg Financial Services.
The major indexes fluctuated as they often do after major Fed announcements. The losses accelerated in the last hour of trading.
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 283.82 points, or 2.5 percent, and closed at 11,124.84. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 35.33, or 2.9 percent, to 1,166.76 The Nasdaq composite fell 52.05, or 2 percent, to 2,538.19.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note fell to a record low of 1.86 percent from late Tuesday's 1.93 percent.
After a two-day meeting, the Fed said it would buy $400 billion in 6-year to 30-year Treasurys by June 2012. Over the same period, it planned to sell $400 billion of Treasurys maturing in 3 years or less. The move is intended to drive down interest rates on long-term government debt, and could lower rates on mortgages and other loans.
Those purchases are intended to send long-term rates down. The inclusion of more 30-year bonds than expected indicated that the Fed sees a need to keep rates lower for an extended period. And that took investors by surprise, Pursche said.
"When the Fed decides to take this type of action, it's because things are serious," Pursche said.
Wednesday's trading recalled the sharp losses the market has suffered this summer as investors feared that the country was heading toward another recession.
The Fed had some bleak remarks about the state of the economy in the statement that accompanied its decision to buy more bonds. The Fed said the economy has "significant downside risks." One of those risks is the volatility in financial markets around the world. It also listed a number of problems that won't be easily solved: high unemployment, a depressed housing market and consumer spending that is growing only at a slow pace.
There are also concerns about problems overseas, including the debt crisis in Europe that investors believe could affect the U.S. The International Monetary Fund said Wednesday the global financial system is in its most vulnerable state since the 2008 financial crisis. In a semi-annual report, the IMF said the risk to banks and financial markets has grown in recent months.
The Fed's new bond buying plan has been dubbed "Operation Twist" because it is designed to "twist" long-term rates relative to shorter ones. The last time a similar program was used was in the early 1960s, when the twist was the rage on dance floors.
This is the third major bond-buying program by the Fed in less than three years.
"That is perhaps a recognition that the Fed is running out of firepower and resorting to some arcane techniques resurrected from the vault of history," said Lawrence Creatura, portfolio manager at Federated Investors.
Investors may also be doubting the Fed's ability to drive down Treasury yields much more from their current levels.
"Let's face it: with a 10-year Treasury offering 1.90 percent, there's not a whole lot of room for there to be a major impact," said Mark Lamkin, the head of Lousiville, KY-based Lamkin Wealth Management.
While initial investor reaction to the decision was negative, it's common for stocks to change direction in the minutes, hours and days following an important Fed announcement, said Phil Orlando, chief equity market strategist for Federated Investors.
"It's not unusual for the market to drop a percent or two after the decision, then it may rally the next day, then it may fall again. People are confused, they don't really know how to settle it in," said Orlando.


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Stossel Tonight!
Tom Palmer, Johan Norberg, and I are among the guests tonight on Stossel on the Fox Business Network. John Stossel interviews us all about the work and impact of Milton Friedman, especially his book Free to Choose, published 30 years ago. Political theorist Benjamin Barber provides the anti‐Friedman counterpoint.
Watch Stossel Thursdays at 8 p.m. and 12 midnight, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m., and Sundays at 10 p.m. (all times eastern).


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Oz sports discovers IPTV, just a little
Bureaucrats look at how to get screen time for second-tier sports
The rather-battered Australian Sports Commission has discovered the Internet and has mooted that it might be used to help put second-rank sports in front of a viewing audience.
In an interview with the ABC, the commission's chair John Wylie has explained that IPTV could be considered as a distribution option, under a study just commenced.
The study is looking at the low levels of exposure available to "minor" sports – netball, rowing, hockey and the like – in a country where sports broadcasting is dominate by a small handful of commercial free-to-air broadcasters and pay TV operators.
So the commission is conducting an internal study into whether it should create a dedicated channel devoted to lesser sports. Wylie told the ABC's Alison Caldwell that "we are looking at a feasibility study to look at bringing together all of the sports that struggle to get broadcast exposure in Australia today."
Asked about outlets, Wylie says IPTV could be used "...through pay television, it could be through internet protocol television, it could be through public broadcasting. We'll look at all distribution outlets for it. The most important thing in modern media is content is king and we think that this could be fantastic content and really interesting for all Australians," he told Caldwell.
Of course, only the relentless cynical would associate a minor good news announcement with the bad press surrounding Australian sport at the moment.
It's far more likely that the ASC has finally noticed the existence of the Internet plus cheap high-definition cameras means minor sports might start turning up on YouTube. From that point of view, it might be seen as a good business move to pre-emptively wrap up ownership of whatever content might emerge – before the opportunity gets snapped up by someone else. ®
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