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Having signed two Holiday Inn properties in Madinah and Jeddah earlier this year, this latest development is part of IHG's dedicated efforts to increase its midscale portfolio in the region and cater to a diverse guest profile visiting the country.
Expected to open in January 2021, Holiday Inn Al Khobar King Fahd Road will be located in close proximity to the King Fahd Causeway, making it the ideal choice for leisure guests during holiday seasons and corporate guests looking for ease of connectivity to and from Bahrain.
The 140-key property will feature an outdoor pool, a lobby lounge, charming food & beverage outlets and a state-of-the-art gymnasium.


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- Victoria, despite everything – we're almost through this
- The $3.5 billion investment in the NBN is not an upgrade
- TikTok's latest trend involves straightening your own teeth, dentists revolt
- Our citizenship test relies on the vagaries of 'Australian values' and multiple choice
- "We respect the tradition": Police offer weak rebuke over Shore School muck-up day
Gretel Killeen turns to Marie Kondo to answer the question "Do your friends 'spark joy' or is it time to sort and chuck 'em?"
Marie Kondo has taken the world by storm with her de-cluttering manifesto based on one simple question, "does the object spark joy?" And now, let the records show that on a night in April 2019, Flora Day (not her real name) Marie Kondo'd her friends.
Yes, after being stood up for a coffee by Eduardo, an old married lover who'd promised to be friends for the rest of their lives in exchange for the fact he never left his wife despite all the blow jobs Flora gave him, Flora asked herself one simple question: "Does Eduardo spark joy?"
Let the records also show that to Flora's surprise the answer was "no". While it's true Eduardo had sparked jealousy, anger, and the occasional faked orgasm, the days when he had sparked joy had long gone…and been replaced by sparked disappointment, sparked resentment and sparked irritation…particularly triggered by the way he sighed when he chewed (something she bizarrely found arousing when they were in love…but now just found kind of disgusting).
Flora caught herself asking, "Why do I consider Eduardo to be a friend? I don't tell him my secrets, he doesn't give me advice, we don't laugh or learn together, he doesn't have my back, in fact if I were to be struck by a bus while crossing the road with him…I'm pretty sure he'd split the scene, possibly by catching that bus.
"In the wardrobe of life he has no function, he takes up space and the memories he evokes are traumatic. Is he the silk scarf my mum gave me before she died? Or is he that lonely sock that I've kept in the drawer for so many years, just in case I one day find the other one?
"Or," Flora considered sadly, "am I in fact the lonely sock?'
And with that Flora went to the garage in her heart, where all her alleged "friends" were stored. And she took them from their frayed cardboard boxes, their plastic containers bought in bulk at Bunnings, and their random sheet and blanket wrappings bound with string and an old leg-rope. And she held them up to her mind's eye and, channelling Marie Kondo she asked, "Does this friend spark joy?"
After being stood up for a coffee by Eduardo, an old married lover who'd promised to be friends for the rest of their lives in exchange for the fact he never left his wife despite all the blow jobs Flora gave him, Flora asked herself one simple question: "Does Eduardo spark joy?.
Well, let the record show that many simply didn't. Some old uni friends sparked annoyance, some distant school friends sparked boredom, some old workmates sparked rivalry, some conservative friends sparked humiliation, some friends from the "old"gang' sparked loneliness and isolation, and some old boyfriends sparked a psychosomatic itch.
So Flora solemnly discarded many "friends" by throwing them into the allegedly "tough" garbage bags (which we all know are never as tough as the pictures on the packaging). She did this until the storage space in her heart looked empty. And then, as she sat on an old milk crate (which coincidentally brought lots of joy, because it was useful, resilient and also free, i.e.; pinched), she thought to herself, "so, who does spark joy in my life?"
It was then that Flora thought of the woman who lived down the hall who made Flora cups of tea when she was sad, the girl in the office who laughed at Flora's jokes and made her feel like the queen of the world, the sister of a workmate who turned up with her ute the night Flora lost her roof in a storm, the hairdresser who gently "redirected" Flora's hair after it fell out in patches from illness, the man from the park with the three-legged dog who supported Flora when she complained to her building's body corporate about the neighbour farting in the lift, and "the mad girl" who called Emergency Services when Facebook went down and who constantly invites Flora on adventures, to which Flora until now, had always said no…because she thought she had enough friends as her cupboard was full. But as it turns out, it was just cluttered, because Flora had been a friend hoarder.
And with that, Flora realised that she'd been ignoring the real sparkers of joy in her life by not even thinking of them as "friends". Why? Sure Facebook had confused the definition of friend with "complete and utter stranger who you haven't met and may never meet", but had Flora also fallen into the modern-day conundrum of holding onto people only because they'd always been there, thus rendering her start-up disc full?
Oh yes, let the records show that Flora mixed her metaphors (including one about weeds filling the flower bed and leaving no room for the flowers). And on that day in March she resolved to seek friends who, you guessed it, spark joy. And even though she only has a handful of friends at the moment, they're no longer in the garage; they're on a shelf, sparking joy, right in the middle of the living room.
PS: And finally let the records show that Eduardo is his real name.

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Employee wellbeing: It's good to talk
We take employee wellbeing seriously — we want our colleagues to be happy and healthy at work. And so with it being World Mental Health Day, we're promoting mental health awareness at Zaizi.
When we think about the phrase 'mental health', we often think about mental health problems. We think of symptoms like low mood and conditions such as depression or anxiety.
In fact, everyone has mental health. There will be times when your mental health is good – and times when it's not as good. Just like physical health.
Leading up to 'World Mental Health Day', Zaizi is running an internal campaign to encourage employees to think and talk about mental health in the workplace, and to take away the stigma where people are perceived as being different because of their mental health problem.
As part of the campaign we are sending out informative emails with subjects such as 'what is mental health' and 'how to start talking openly with colleagues and managers'. As well as sharing some real-life stories published on time-to-change.org.uk.
This campaign is part of a wider employee wellbeing initiative to help keep our employees healthy both mentally and physically.
Read: Zaizi team building — work hard, swim hard!
We run an anonymous mental health audit to help us get an accurate picture of the current situation in our workplace.
Other initiatives we're running:
We have 'no eating at your desk' policy, encouraging employees to get away from their screens. It encourages staff to socialise in our lovely kitchen at mealtimes, and talk to each other.
We recently got a pool table — a great stress-buster, and again brings employees together.
Zaizi holds regular team building and bonding activities, giving employees the chance to mix with other employees they don't usually work with on a daily basis. These activities include quiz nights, sporting activities, charity fundraising, bake-offs etc.
We don't underestimate the importance of our colleagues and their wellbeing. We encourage open, transparent conversations. We believe it's imperative to creating a successful digital culture. It's good to talk.
For more information on mental health visit The Mental Health Foundation. To talk to The Samaritans call 116 123 for free
Want to join the Zaizi family? Find out more about our current openings
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Personal Trainer
Jonathan Straker
Jonathan is an ISSA and ATS certified personal trainer with a passion for motivating and helping others! As a child, he was often made fun of for being very tall and skinny. In 2012 alone, he weighed 142lbs (with clothes on) at 6'2, a very unhealthy weight for his height. It was at that point he said enough is enough. 6 years later, he's not only put on 50lbs of lean muscle, but has competed in, won and became a natural men's physique Pro athlete!
Jonathan dedicated every single day to becoming better, bigger and stronger. He had to say goodbye to feeble, skinny kid in the mirror. So he literally ate, slept and lived in the gym! He said goodbye to all of his bad habits, studied and gained the knowledge needed to achieve his goals, and dedicated his time to becoming a better athlete! Fitness has literally changed his life, and it's his goal to help others achieve what they never thought possible.


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Many people don't like putting on life jackets since they find it to be cumbersome and awkward. If you are such a person, you definitely might be excited about the Wingman, as it is said to be the world's thinnest life jacket.
US Coast Guard-approved for grown-ups weighing over 90 pounds, the Wingman has been around for quite some time, having been the subject of a profitable Kickstarter campaign.
It was prompted by the CO2-inflatable vests occasionally used by big-wave surfers, even though it was made to be significantly less costly than those. In its casing, the replaceable CO2 container is placed off the path, on a plate in the backside.
That container is initialized by tugging a chest-located ripcord that is switched over the wearer's shoulder. Once the cord is tugged, its horse collar-style bladder quickly inflates, brimming through the vest by means of a distinctive zipper device that is made to give way in 3 places. If necessary, it is also easy to pump up the bladder orally. When all the excitement's over, the bladder will be deflated and packed back in place.


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Heading South for the Winter
We started out from Fairhaven, Massachusetts on Wednesday November 8, 2018. On our first day we were tossed around a bit with some waves of significant height. Our Nordhavn 50 takes the seas we'll so the day wasn't too bad. Ready to get out of the tossing and turning we headed into New London, Connecticut. As it being off season we grabbed a mooring ball off the New London Waterfront Park.
Day 2: An early start at 4 am brought us a new day with great weather conditions. Wave height was nothing. Smooth cruising all the way into New York by way of the East River. The cruise up the East River is full of sights. The wakes from all the travel can get you rocking and rolling and there is a lot of travel on the River all times of day. From our boat we caught glimpses of The old hospital where Typhoid Mary was once housed along with many other patients with communicable diseases of the day. Very spooking looking island. As you approach the Robert Kennedy Bridge you get a perfect view of the New York City skyline. As it was almost dusk the buildings were lit with amazing colors. We made our way to Liberty Landing Marina. It is on the New Jersey side of the river with views of One World Trade Center, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Imagine what this area was like when our ancestors made their way to America in the early 1900's. What would they think of the New York of today???


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Brisbane city offers so much for weekend visitors
AFTER a two-year work stint in New Zealand, I looked back in 2006 across the Pacific to decide just where my family was going to call home.
I was a Sydney lad and the wife had spent all her years in Canberra.
As such, it wasn't hard to agree it was time for a fresh adventure and a new city to discover.
So we bought a nice home on Brisbane's outskirts, but with busy new jobs, we never really got to experience Brisbane.
We made the occasional run to the city or down the highway to the theme parks and to be honest, for the most part, we weren't sure if we'd made the right decision.
When an opportunity came to move to the Clarence Valley and then Hervey Bay, we took it without much hesitation.
Invited back to town the other weekend to experience how Brisbane was coming of age, I was not expecting to be enchanted so much that by the end of just two days, I would think about returning.
Brisbane Marketing has been working hard to reveal what the city has to offer, especially for weekend visitors.
The itinerary staff set up for the small media group I was part of took us to some hidden treats that I am sure everyone would also love to explore.
A coffee fix at Di Bella's coffee factory and cafe turned out to be an intriguing hour's tour where I was turned into an instant coffee expert.
They say you always tell a good restaurant by the number of people at the tables.
Well, in Brisbane's West End, you can tell by the number lined up at the door.
The Gun Shop Cafe breakfast is the hottest dish on the morning menu and after enjoying its unique take on cooking with a plate of Barambah quark, organic avocado and sourdough, I know why.
I'll let you look up what quark is because just one of us at the table had any idea.
Suffice to say, it was not me.
From getting the chef's best efforts to becoming chefs ourselves took out our afternoon as we learnt from the masters at the Spring Cooking School.
We sliced and diced, quaffed a few wines, tasted our own food, listened to the best tips and by the time we looked at our watches, we had spent three hours at the school.
We cooked up a dinner party meal of four courses, but there are all sorts of food experiences you can choose to try.
No doubt what sets up a weekend is the quality of your accommodation and it doesn't come much better than the Marriott.
But the good thing is that Brisbane has many top-class hotels and, for the most part, plenty of rooms and good deals to choose from.
The advice is, don't leave bookings to the last minute.
If you are talking of the best, then you have to mention the brilliant Esquire Restaurant.
Yes, it will slightly sting the back pocket, but here was a dining experience you would die for.
It's a must for that special occasion.
Our wine waiter chose our matching wines and it was entertainment enough to listen to his overview of how and where the drop was made and why it matched our dishes.
The Regatta Hotel's opulent Walrus Bar supplied the chance to finish off the night on a high note.
It's an intriguing establishment seemingly chiselled out of the cellars of the old hotel.
If you enjoy rum with a difference, it's a special place to visit.
A Sunday stroll through the crowd at South Bank ended with a decadent stop at Gerard and Heather Gosens' Chocolate Moments on Albert St.
That topped off a weekend both to remember and also to recover from.
Yes, Brisbane is blossoming.
And you never know - one day I may be back and not just for a weekend.
* The writer was a guest of Brisbane Marketing.


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- Asako Nonaka
The photos of Chikuzen-ni workshop
We had the wonderful workshop last Sunday at RESOBOX to cook Chikuzen-ni and Inari-zushi together. I introduced the origin of Chikuzen-ni and the health benefits of Chikuzen-ni. Chikuzen is the old name of Fukuoka prefecture, the northen part of Kyushu in Japan. Chikuzen-ni uses a lot of root vegetables and make our body warm and improve our intestine condition.
Konnyaku decoration.
Carrot decorative cutting.
So gorgeous!
The bamboo shoot.
Done! Isn't it delicious??
Making the bear shaped Inari sushi. My student said "The left bear looks sad because he will be eaten soon."
We enjoyed the eating together!!
At that time, one of my student said to me, "You changed my diet and my life. I eat miso soup everyday. Now I feel very healthy and happy." I was so happy to hear that because I wanted to the students have healthy life and enjoy their life. And she said to me just about it. I will practice cooking and English more and I want to spread the happiness more.


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So, I'm asexual, and I feel like that's going to make me die alone.
I'm not interested in sex. Maybe once in a great while as something to do or for procreation, but I don't desire it at all. I still want to date women though, get married, have babies, and all that. (That's a bit down the line though obviously, I'm only 20) As horribly lame and corny as it sounds, I'm able to feel love for women, but I don't feel lust for them. I feel like my aversion to sex would be a deal-breaker for 90% of women in this day and age.
I guess my biggest concern is finding someone else like me. I mean, it's not like they have asexual bars. What do I do? Just sit back and hope I stumble upon a like-minded girl? I can't really think of any way to be proactive about it...
Having no "drive" per say I see you're only option is to chill, sit back, and wait for her to appear.
Either way, good luck mate.
Also take this for a laugh!
Not asexual bars, no, but I imagine that some dating sites may cater to asexuals? Considering that it's not that rare (1 in 100 people in the UK identify as asexual http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16552173 ) I'd be surprised if at least some of them didn't have asexual members.
Also, as it's the 21st century, you may not have to have an asexual partner. Depending on how you feel about the issue you could have an open relationship so that your girlfriend can satisfy those needs elsewhere, or you may find someone who actually prefers doing these things for herself and by herself.
There are plenty of those sites, yes. In fact I used to help moderate one.
I'm asexual myself, but I lack romantic interest in others as well as a desire for marriage/children, so I can't fully relate apart from the issue that I might become isolated over time once others around me start to marry and leave me behind. (I'm 19 though, so I have some time before that happens.)
Anyways, from what I've seen, there are some decent Asexual communities online, and I've seen at least one with meetup forums that help connect asexual people living closeby each other. I've personally never tried it, but I've generally heard good things about the meetups. Other than that, sometimes Pride/GSM/LGBTQ groups at colleges/universities have asexual communities within them, which might help. Also, as others have mentioned, there are asexual and asexual-friendly dating sites online if you're open to that, though I can't say I know any really good ones, as Acebook goes up and down apparently, and okCupid sometimes has users that are pretty rude to asexual people. I'm not sure whether or not you are interested in such sites, but they could be helpful if you're open to that sort if thing.
However, if you're open to dating a non-asexual, then the pool opens up a bit, so long as you have some willingness to make compromises. Different people have different libidos and strengths of sexual desire, so there are people out there that wouldn't consider an aversion to sex a complete deal breaker. In fact, I have heard more about asexuals being in "mixed" relationships than in Ace-Ace relationships, and sometimes they work, sometimes they don't.
From what I've seen, there are more asexuals interested in romance than those who are not, so you're definitely not alone. Hope that helps a bit!
This is a good point. Most of what's been said has been said already, but I want to touch up on this. Due to your sexuality being in the minority, it may be necessary to use certain avenues, such as the internet, to find people who align with you as far as your views on sex go. It can be awkward in person. I have one friend who is asexual. She had to go on the internet to really connect with someone like her, but before that she did try meeting people locally. While it's not impossible, it is much harder to find someone of that mindset out of the blue. Even if it can be dangerous, and a bit awkward, the internet is probably the best way to connect with people in this manner. You can even look up information on cities/areas that have a large amount of asexual, for example. :)
As Claripit772 said, you may need to make compromises in order to meet someone non-asexual half way on possible concerns/issues, if all other routes of finding someone else who is asexual don't yield results. :3
I think the main thing is not to worry about your ideal life too much. You are unlikely to find the perfect asexual other, but then you are also highly unlikely to end up alone. You just have to be open in what you are looking for.
You may well have to make some compromise some way down the line, and when you meet the right person they will meet you half way in that. The main thing about relationships is trust and respect, and you will find someone who is prepared and happy to make those compromises for you.
However the tricky part (assuming you don't find a perfect asexual other) will be making sure that they know that your lack of drive is not due to a lack of interest in them, and when you start dating someone you'll need to break that issue before you get too far in.
First thing would be to realize not being in a relationship is not all doom and gloom. After all, you're free to do what you want with your time, but you do need to actually do something with it.
Shifted back into my lone wolf state recently, after years in which two relationships blew up somehow (and I ain't casting blame). Yes, being single has its downsides. You're alone, you get lonely. But the worst thing you can do is go out to try and find "someone" when you're actually looking for "just anyone". Don't do that, it's not gonna end well.
All in all, a good relationship may beat a good single life, but any kind of single life always beats a bad relationship.
So don't go out there thinking "I need fo find a girl". Go out there thinking "I'm just going to do what I like doing and see if I can meet someone interesting."
Are you just generally disinterested in sex, or do you find it actively off-putting and traumatizing? Is it something you could do, you know, for her? Like giving a back rub? That's somewhat enervating for the rubber, but people do it anyway, as an act of affection.
Dan Savage's "GGG" theory (good, giving, game) is a good thing to ascribe to as far as sexual relationships go. You don't necessarily need to share your partner's kink so long as you're game to indulge them, and in your case the "kink" is sex in the entire. Now, naturally this goes out the window if you find sex impossible to stomach...Savage certainly doesn't suggest we just indulge everything, we all have limits...and if that's the case you'll really need to find a fellow asexual to date.
You might find a lady who thinks it's a relief to be with a guy who isn't trying to jump her all the time. If she can initiate when she wants, and not have to worry about providing when you want (since you won't want), that might be a good thing.
Have you tried AVEN? Seems to me like online ace communities would help you meet other aces, and even if you don't end up falling for any of them, you'd feel less lonely, and it would be people to relate to.


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The reason I ask is, I have a car and so does hubby, but since I've been out of work sick mine spends most of the time parked in my driveway and when we do use it hubby mostly drives as I am a lot of the time too sore to drive far. I often leave it at home and walk to the shops or wherever. I have decided to sell it back to the garage where I bought it a year ago, I am afraid I will miss it as when hubby is in work I'll have to walk or use public transport, but then again I don't go far usually and hubby is off 3 or 4 days out of 7 so when he is here we or I can take his car. I have decided to just go for it though as I was going to get rid a while back but changed my mind.
Lately I don't always feel comfortable when I drive, between pain and medications, I don't always feel 'able' although I can still drive fine.
Also in a way I think I'll feel more free as I ( or more to the point, other people) won't feel that I can be places I'm not always in the mood or able to be, just because I can get there easily in the car.
How do others here manage...I have thought of a bike just to get around locally,I could do with the exercise not sure if I could manage a bike now though, it's been a while!


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Today my favourite boy finally found a home to call his own after fifteen months in kennels. He continuously got overlooked because of his breed due to the negative potrayal of staffies by the media. Sonny is the softest, friendliest, most loving dog you could ever hope to meet and I'm going to miss him lots. Wish you all the luck in the world in your new home Sonny. ❤
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When I reviewed Volume 1, I said I was very much looking forward to this release. I'm not disappointed. The Kertész String
Quartet performs to the same high standard they established with
the first volume.
On the whole, this period-instrument quartet has the same warm,
rich sound I enjoyed before. This time, though, I detected a
slight edge to the ensemble, especially when the violins were in
the higher register. A difference in mastering, perhaps? It's
not a major difference, just one I noticed.
As far as the music goes, if you liked Veit's first two
quartets, you'll certainly enjoy his remaining two. The third
quartet (1838) and fourth quartet (1840) follow the models of
Beethoven and Spohr.
The fourth quartet is the most adventurous. There's more
chromatic motion and the harmonies sound deliciously complex.
It's a shame Veit abandoned the genre in 1840. He lived for
another 26 years. One can only imagine how much further his
quartet writing would have developed had he continued composing
in the genre.
At least we have these four quartets. Thanks, Toccata Classics!
Wenzel Heinrich Veit
Complete String Quartets, Vol. 2
Kertész Quartet
Toccata Classics TOCC 0409


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Project work on: Coke's European scare
Table of context:
- History of coca cola
- Profile of coca-cola
- Geographic Spread
- The European scare of Coke
- The places where the problem occurred:
- The affects of the problem
- The steps taken by Coke
- What are the management issues in this case?
- What could have been done/differently?
- What were the key factors that were or should have been considered by management?
Learning Lessons
History of Coca-Cola:
- In May, 1886, Coca Cola was invented by Doctor John Pemberton a pharmacist from Atlanta, Georgia. John Pemberton concocted the Coca Cola formula in a three legged brass kettle in his backyard. The name was a suggestion given by John Pemberton's bookkeeper Frank Robinson.
- Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft-drink market throughout the 20th century.
Profile of Coca-Cola:
- Type: Cola
- Manufacturer: The Coca-Cola Company
- Country of origin: United States
- Introduced: 1886
- Color: Caramel E-150d
- FlavorCola: Cola Cherry, Cola Vanilla, Cola Green Tea, Cola Lemon, Cola Lemon Lime, Cola Lime, Cola Orange and Cola, Raspberry.
- Related products: Pepsi,RC Cola, ColaTurka, Kola Real, Inca cola, Zam Zam, cola,Mecca-cola, Virgin Cola, Parsi Cola, Qibla Cola, Evoca cola, Afri Cola etc.
Geographic spread:
- Since announcing its intention to begin distribution in Burma in June 2012, Coca-Cola has been officially available in every country in the world except Cuba and North Korea
- In 2013, it was announced that Coca-Cola Life would be introduced in Argentina that would contain stevia and sugar.
- Based on Interbrand's best global brand 2011, Coca-Cola was the world's most valuable brand.
The European scare of Coke:
In June 1999, a contamination scare spread in five European countries about coke.
•Questions aroused about the quality and safety of Coke.
•Resulted in the recall of 14 million cases of Coke's product
The places where the problem occurred:
- At first in Bornem, Belgium.
- Next in Dunkirk, France. And
- In Bessel, ten miles from Bornem.
The effects of the problem:
38 students of a school in Belgium became ill and rushed to the hospital.
• French officials banned the sales of soft drink.
• Coke's profit in Europe was affected.
• Damaged Coke's reputation.
The steps taken by Coke:
At first issued an apology.
• Issued an explanation to the public.
• Tested the bottling plants.
• Destroyed all of the pallets.
• Became very careful about maintaining the quality.
What are the management issues in this case?
The management issues are:
- Firstly they take the issue as lightly and consider it as an isolated problem
- Only depends on the findings of Antwerp, Belgium plant scientist
- Not review the all factory quality assurance process
- Not analysis the risk of future incident.
- Poor and improper communicate to all stakeholders.
What could have been done/differently?
These were the things that Coke did that time but they could have handled this situation in a different way
- They should have considered the situation seriously at the first stage of the incident.
- They could issue a clear statement instead of confusing people with a vague explanation.
- they should have controlled the situation more tactfully.
What were the key factor that were or should have been considered by management?
The managers as well as the top authority of renowned brand "Coca cola" has not considered some major issues like
- Lack of communication.
- Lack of making decision
- After finding the problem they should have solve it first.
- Top managers should have enquire about the problem among the consumers and the employees
- They shouldn't have considered it as "Minor Problem".
What were the key factor that were or should have been considered by management?
- Taking some direct action
- Thinking about consumer's safety
- Belated explanation to the consumers in public.
- Lack of communication among the employees and the management level.
- Lack of both its marketing and management strategies.
Learning Lessons:
• A company should respond sincerely in adversity.
• A company should handle every major and minor problem carefully.
• Sometimes problems force to reexamine both companies marketing and management policy.


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It's not uncommon to apply for graduate school to buy some time while figuring out how to navigate the career market, figuring out where you fit in. It is, however, rather uncommon that a masters graduate and his band of over five years ends up signing a deal with a record label just weeks after the spring commencement. That's now; let's back up to when things started.
Jay Martinez had just graduated high school and enrolled in the University of Texas at San Antonio when he realized that he needed a social group, a small network to enjoy while he wasn't studying for his, at the time, undeclared major. So, he did what any sane person with a laptop seeking friends would do: posted an add on Craigslist. And as they say in the business, the rest is history.
Well, not quite that easy. Jay said he just wanted some people to hang out with.
"I posted a craigslist ad to see if anyone wanted to come over and play, and that was an adventure on its own. We pieced it together from there. None of us ever imagined this would be a career pursuit," said Jay.
After sifting through the odd, scary, and off-putting responses, Jay secured 4 friends to play music with him to pass the time, and just like that the band had a name, Across the Atlantic, and his social endeavor transformed into a way of life. Eventually.
Jason Lugo (Guitar), Julio Bautista (Guitar), Jayy Garza (Bass). and Cody Cook (Drums) would meet up and play regularly at Jay's (vocals) parent's house, slowly realizing that the group they had formed may be more than a casual jam session to pass the time. Eventually, the band realized that not knowing each other and recording with a group of strangers was a blessing in disguise, creating the authentic and diverse sound that they produce today. So, the band agreed their music would become their top priority over friends, school, and even relationships.
"It took such a toll on all of us, but we all had a common goal to make the band everything we knew it could be. We were quite messy in the beginning, but it ended up working for us," said Jay.
Starting Out
The band managed to release two albums on their own, scraping by financially and working day and night to promote their music for any sort of return on their investment. But the albums did not make money and would not see a profit for a long time. Even so, Jay and the band continued to write, produce, and tour by using their own dollar and own expertise. Luckily, Jay's education proved most helpful.
After happening into his communication studies major in his undergrad, Jay realized his passion for communication with an audience, through spoken word, song, or otherwise.
"I took my first public speaking course and that was a game changer for me. I was always very shy when speaking, but I learned that speaking could be a performance. The more I did speeches, the more I was charismatic in my performance, " said Jay.
Learning Lessons
And Jay never stopped performing, both on and off stage. His time in the SJMC at Texas State the past two years taught him a valuable lesson- never underestimate your own power to market yourself.
"People aren't going to go spend money on a concert for a band they have never heard of, so we had to sell ourselves. What I learned in class was how important your image is, how important content is, and how important engagement with your audience is. These aren't practical skills for most, and I learned this firsthand," said Jay.
After learning that starting a band is not as easy as writing songs and making good music, Jay applied some of his practical skills from the classroom. His class with Dr. Judy Oskam, Creative Problem-Solving, proved to him that there is always a way to navigate an issue.
"I had always heard about how great Dr. Oskam was, but I hadn't had a class with her yet. So I signed up and ended up learning that there is no problem too large. Dr. Oskam's help and feedback were amazing," said Jay.
Getting To Work
Jay's education and the band's drive to succeed kept them above water for five years, but things began to take a turn as Jay began his last month of his graduate program. He began to feel the pressure of the financial constraints and began to compare himself to everyone else in his life who had their lives together, a family, kids. So he turned to his friends and family for sage advice, and the result was not what he anticipated.
"The people I went to suggested putting everything (the band) to the side and focusing more on my 'career'- that was my fire. At that moment, I wanted to prove everybody wrong and that was the inspiration for this album. It's not that they wanted to hurt me, they believed in me and wanted the best for me and everything they said was true. This is what provoked me to continue," said Jay.
And so, he wrote. He worked with his music and lyrics in a way that he had never before.
"I went in thinking this is the last bit of music that I may produce. Writing this album was the first time that I wrote with no inhibitions, and just so much ambition. I put everything out there. I wanted to be at peace if this was it. And that sort of mentality drove me to a place where I found complete freedom in writing," said Jay.
He and the band, who he had not yet told about his reservations to continue with the band, started recording their most recent album in the spring. Knowing that this album may be the last he worked on, Jay felt conflicted. After they recorded the music and were mixing the tape, he let the band know that this may be his last go.
"It took everybody by a huge surprise. We were still in the studio mixing and things were tense for the next two days. No one knew what the future held for the band," said Jay.
But just as unexpected as successfully piecing together a band from a Craigslist ad, things took a dramatic turn two days later as they sat in their hotel lobby at a quiet breakfast.
The Deal
"My phone rang and the caller ID said 'Germany' which I had never seen before. On the other end, a person with broken English began to speak, introducing themselves as a person from Sharp Tone Records…they offered us a record deal! It was so unexpected. We are just so thankful for our producer, who gave us the guidance and advice of how to maneuver ourselves through the ranks," said Jay.
As you may have guessed, the band accepted the deal and Jay's decision was confirmed- the show must go on. This summer the band began preparing for their first international tour ever, leaving for Europe in September, where they will debut songs from their most recent album, Works of Progress.
"These songs are so much more emotional than our last albums. Our albums are just so diverse. You can find metal, acoustic, and pop, and everybody defines us differently. It gives us so much freedom knowing that I am not boxed in by any constraints. As long as it sounds good, everything goes," said Jay.
The band is excited to debut themselves alongside their new label abroad, which Jay says is a suitable start to a new beginning.
"This band was established on the foundation of diversity. It was hard at first to take other influences into our music at first, but different views have made our music what it is today. Across the Atlantic is the embodiment of being open to different people and different backgrounds. I think music is one of the things in life that can be considered as universal, regardless of religion, who you are, where you live," said Jay.
Works of Progress
Works of Progress, a fitting title to describe their journey and progress, debuts on Labor Day and is available on the Across the Atlantic's website, Sharp Tone Records site, and on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and Spotify for streaming. Three singles have already been released for your listening pleasure. The band is also presenting a free show to give back to the community that has supported them for over five years: San Antonio and surrounding areas. The concert is on August 18th, starting at 7:00 pm at The Korova in San Antonio. The band is expected to take the stage around 9:30 pm.
The band will be selling their new album at The Korova and it is available for preorder today. Check it out on any of the services mentioned above.
Perhaps in the future, Jay will pursue his Ph.D. to give back to the world of academia, but for now, it's full steam ahead for the band.
"I eventually want to focus on leaving my imprint on the media market by teaching so that I can be on both sides of the industry. But I am listening to my heart right now and that is what I want to inspire people to do. Don't ever give up on your passion, just learn to trust your heart and emotions to lead you in the right direction," said Jay.
It is this passion and drive to start the band that fuels each member today. Follow Jay and the band on their social platforms and Jay's blog to see what they are up to next. If the past is any indicator of the future, we know it will be an amazing journey to follow.
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22 Savage: 5 Things About Rapper Chasing After Kylie Jenner Following Tyga Split
Don't look now, but Kylie Jenner is caught up in yet another round of hip-hop love drama. 22 Savage is crushing hard on the 'KUWTK' star, especially since she split from Tyga, so get to know about the young rapper who says he 'loves himself some Kylie.'
1. He started off as a Vine star.
Ah, 'memba Vine? The 6-second-social media network launched quite a few careers before biting the dust, so if there's anyone to blame for this bizarre faux-love triangle between Kylie Jenner, 20, 22 Savage, 20, and 21 Savage, 24, it's that. Blame Vine.
22 Savage (real name MacArthur Johnson) got semi-famous, according to XXL, because he both looked and rapped like the more well-known 21 Savage. He even has a Soundcloud page full of tracks that sound like they were taken from a rejected 21 Savage mixtape. 22 Savage brought this second-hand flow to the new track "Kylie's Daddy." While spitting some bars, 22 said that he "love(s) me some Kylie" and would love to grab "her [big] booty."
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2. He has been known by many names.
For those who are confused over there being both a 21 and 22 Savage, good news! 22 Savage rebranded himself as Young 22 on Feb. 6. Prior to this name change, the Baton Rogue rapper went by Mighty Mike, Funny Ass Mike and girlhefunny online, according to The Fader.
3. 21 Savage is not a fan.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," right? Tell that to 21 Savage. He called out his copycat during an Oct. 2016 show. "Ain't no 22, ain't no 23," he said, according to HipHopDX. However, 22 Savage couldn't care any less about being blasted out by the original. "I just felt like jacking him," 22 Savage said when talking about his name.
4. He's been accused of murder.
"What people don't understand is that underneath this funny, it's really real. We're in the streets," 22 Savage said. His criminal record seems to back that up. He was arrested on May 3, 2016 in Baker, Louisiana over shooting a man. Young 22 and two others reportedly confronted Richard Phillips, who was passing out fliers a parking lot. Richard and Young 22 got into a fight that ended when Young 22 allegedly shot Richard in the chest (he would later die from the injuries.) Young 22 claims it was in self-defense. He was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon and obstruction of justice, according to Complex. He's currently out on bond.
5. He once challenged 21 Savage to a fight.
Even though he's going by Young 22 now, his feud with 21 Savage may never be over. After all, Young 22 spitting on "Kylie's Daddy' comes months after 21 Savage said that he would love to "tear [Kylie's] ass up." Seems Young 22 is still copycatting 21. 22 once offered to settle the beef in the boxing ring, with the winner keeping the "Savage" name. 21 refused to even consider fighting 22, and their beef cooled afterwards. Seems like the feud is back on, with Kylie caught in the middle!
What do you thing about 22 Savage/Young 22, HollywoodLifers?


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- Money market instruments, commercial paper and other. The New York Times Financial Glossary
* * *paper pa‧per [ˈpeɪpə ǁ -ər] noun1. [uncountable] material in the form of thin sheets used for writing things on, wrapping things etc:
• plants that make chemicals for the paper industryˈlisting ˌpaper , conˌtinuous ˈpaper [uncountable] COMPUTINGpaper made for use on computer printers, where the sheets are joined together and can be separated later2. [countable] a newspaper:
• Many daily papers have a financial section.
• The Hollywood Reporter is a trade paper (= one that reports on a particular industry ) for the film industry.3. on paper a) if you put ideas or information on paper, you write them down:
• We need to get these ideas down on paper.b) if something seems to be true on paper, it seems to be true as an idea, but may not be true in a real situation:
• It's a nice idea on paper, but you'll never get it to work.4. [uncountable] also financial paper FINANCE Securities (= bonds etc) that can be traded on financial markets, rather than cash, and the certificate S (= documents) relating to them:
• There are times when people are doubtful of the viability of the financial paper they hold.ˈbank ˌpaper [uncountable] FINANCEBills Of Exchange that can be traded on financial marketsˈbearer ˌpaper [uncountable] FINANCEany type of bond, share etc where the owner's name is not officially recorded, but the owner is considered to be the person who has it in their possessioncomˈmercial ˌpaper [uncountable] FINANCEa type of borrowing by companies and institutions in the form of loans where lenders do not have the right to take the assets of the borrower if they fail to repay. These loans are given for a period of a year or less:
• The company recently refinanced from intermediate bonds to short-term commercial paper.
• The rate on 90-day prime commercial paper (= one with the lowest risk of not being repaid ) was 7.57%.ˈfine ˌpaper [uncountable] FINANCEcommercial paper with only a small risk that the borrower will not repay the loan and where, therefore, the seller of the paper gives a smaller discount (= reduction in relation to its value) than usual when it is traded5. papers [plural] documents used by a person or organization in their work:
• The hotel filed papers (= officially sent them to the authorities ) three weeks ago, seeking various building permits.
• According to court papers, the judge's decision was based on the bank's failure to comply with banking laws.ˌship's ˈpapers TRANSPORTdocuments that every ship must always have ready for officials to look at, including the certificate, the log, and documents relating to any goods or passengers that are being carried6. [countable] an official document you need in order to do something:
• Once all the necessary papers have been signed, the house is yours.ˌworking ˈpapers [plural]an official document you need in the US in order to get a job if you are young or were born outside the US:
• Migrants lined up each morning to apply for working papers.
* * *Colloquially used, paper refers to any securities.
* * *paper UK US /ˈpeɪpər/ noun► [U] thin, flat material used for writing, printing, or drawing on: »
There was a huge stack of papers on her desk.a sheet/piece of paper »
Someone had printed the memo on yellow sheets of paper and posted it around the office.»
The paper industry recovery of the last year shows little sign of slowing down.► [C] a newspaper, or the company that owns and operates a newspaper: »
Murdoch has made an offer to buy the paper.in the papers »
There was nothing about the trial in the papers this morning.»
an article in Hong Kong's leading financial paper»
a daily/weekly paper»
a local/national paper► [U] (also financial paper) FINANCE assets in the form of bonds, shares, etc., as opposed to cash: »
The rise in share prices encourages bidders to issue their own paper.»
The system failed because people realized that the securitized financial paper was not worth the top rating it had received.● papers — Cf. papers► LAW, GOVERNMENT an official government or legal document: »
Lawyers argued in papers submitted last month that lower courts were wrong to dismiss the lawsuit.»
The committee issued a paper stating that further information and analysis was required.► [C] a piece of writing on a particular subject, written by an expert and usually published in a book or journal: »
The paper recommends a series of steps for dealing with the problem.● on paper — Cf. on paper→ See also BEARER PAPER(Cf. ↑bearer paper), COMMERCIAL PAPER(Cf. ↑commercial paper), FINE PAPER(Cf. ↑fine paper), TRADE PAPER(Cf. ↑trade paper), WHITE PAPER(Cf. ↑white paper), WORKING PAPER(Cf. ↑working paper)
Financial and business terms. 2012.
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paper — pa·per n 1: a piece of paper containing a written statement: as a: a formal written composition or document often intended for publication the Federalist paper s b: a document containing a statement of legal status, identity, authority, or… … Law dictionary
paper — [pā′pər] n. [ME papir < OFr papier < L papyrus < Gr papyros,PAPYRUS] 1. a thin, flexible material made usually in sheets from a pulp prepared from rags, wood, or other fibrous material, and used for writing or printing on, for packaging … English World dictionary
paper — pa per (p[=a] p[ e]r), a. 1. Of or pertaining to paper; made of paper; resembling paper. [1913 Webster] 2. Existing only on paper; unsubstantial; as, a paper box; a paper army; a paper tiger. [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
paper — [adj] thin, flimsy cardboard, disposable, insubstantial, paper thin, papery, wafer thin; concept 606 Ant. thick paper [n2] newspaper daily, gazette, journal, news, organ, rag*, weekly; concept 280 paper [n3] … New thesaurus
paper — ► NOUN 1) material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on or as wrapping material. 2) (papers) sheets of paper covered with writing or printing; documents. 3) (before another … English terms dictionary
paper — pa per, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {papered} (p[=a] p[ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {papering}.] 1. To cover or line with paper, especially with wallpaper; to furnish with paper hangings; to wallpaper; as, to paper a room or a house. [1913 Webster +PJC] 2. To … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
paper — n 1 Paper, instrument, document all mean a writing (often typed, sometimes printed) that is of value to its owner or to others who come after him as a source of information or proof of a right, contention, or claim. Paper is the most general term … New Dictionary of Synonyms
paper — Voz inglesa que se usa con cierta frecuencia en algunas zonas de América, especialmente en el ámbito académico, con el sentido de 'escrito en el cual el autor desarrolla sus ideas sobre un tema determinado'. Es anglicismo superfluo, que debe… … Diccionario panhispánico de dudas
paper — |pêipar| s. m. Artigo, geralmente destinado a uma publicação especializada. • Plural: papers. ‣ Etimologia: palavra inglesa, com significado original de papel … Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa
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Year 2 Home Learning
We know that, due to the current Covid 19 restrictions, there will be times over the coming weeks and months where your child may not be able to attend school for a number of reasons. To ensure that there is a little disruption as possible to your child's learning you will be able to keep up to date with what is happening in class by checking this page from day to day.
Below weekly news items will be posted containing information about their allocated tasks. We encourage you to send completed work to staff via the year group email email@example.com
Staff will then be able to monitor your child's progress and provide support.
There are still a number of educational websites your child may benefit from during their absence to consolidate basic facts. Please use the links below to access as you feel appropriate.
TT Rockstars Daily practise of times table facts which can be accessed on a laptop or tablet/phone
Daily 10 Quick fire basic arithmetic. Select Stage 2 and chosen area to practise.
Hit the button Great way to practise recall of basic maths facts.
Oxford owl Browse the free ebook library to find a home reading book which can be accessed on a laptop or tablet/phone
Staff in Year 2 are here to support you in this so if you have any questions or concerns please email or alternatively phone the school office and leave a message and staff will endeavour to get back to you as soon as they can.
We appreciate your help and support at this time.
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Seaga Dual Zone Commercial Refrigerated Combo Vending Machine (Choose Your Type)
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- Combo vending machine comes with 16 refrigerated drink and 20 snack selections for maximum selection
- ADA Compliant out of the box - no additional items to order
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Stock a break room or entertainment area with a range of snacks and beverages with the Seaga® Dual Zone Commercial Refrigerated Combo Vending Machine. It features dual zones with separate temperature control settings that allow vending of refrigerated snacks and beverages. It's also made with adjustable thermal barriers and air flow direction in order to deliver high levels of performance. This combo vending machine is a reliable product that offers anti-theft precautions, a sturdy, all-steel design and a vend detection system.
What is the Seaga Dual Zone Commercial Refrigerated Combo Vending Machine?
This glass-front, refrigerated commercial vendor allows you to offer snacks and drinks from a single unit for more convenient sales to your customers. The Seaga vending machine features a design that's compliant with ADA standards and made with powerful technology, which makes the product a value proposition purchase for everyday use. It has 36 sections for storing refrigerated goods, which include 20 snack containers and 16 beverage stands. It also features bright LED lights throughout the interior. An array of powerful features allows the equipment to be customized for meeting individual customer needs.
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This Seaga vending machine has 36 product storage chambers, which makes it useful for various commercial purposes. There are premium programming features on the machine for added convenience, including timed lockout, scheduled discounts and space selection between sales. Additional coils and adjustable shelves allow for maximum customization on this combo vending machine. The LED lighting is in keeping with eco-friendly standards. This Seaga vending machine also has scrolling pricing labels, allowing you to make price changes in an instant. It's configured to sell most of the snacks and drinks that are popular among present-day customers. The machine is easy to load with a pull-and-tile shelf mechanism and offers a complete Cloud-based report of cash and coins available, number of items sold and the overall sales made.
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Fewer students from around the world are applying to study in the United States, fuelled by concern about visas and worries about how welcome they would be, a new survey suggests.
Almost 40% of colleges are seeing declines in applications from international students, and international student recruitment professionals report a great deal of concern about the current climate towards people from other countries.
The survey conducted by six higher education groups, led by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, found that 39% of the 250 colleges which took part in the survey said they have seen a decline in the number of applications at undergraduate and graduate level.
Some 35% reported an increase and 26% reported no change but the survey report pointed out that steady increases in international applications and ensuing enrolments have become the norm for many colleges and many institutions have based their financial plans in part on sustained increases in enrolments of full time paying international undergraduates and any decline is therefore a major issue.
The highest drop in applications is from potential student from the Middle East which is probably not a surprise since President Donald Trump's immigration bans have mostly related to Muslim countries from that part of the world.
Iran, one of the countries on the list of countries currently named in the list of those temporarily banned from entering the United States, has traditionally been one of the top nations for sending students to the US.
The research points out that there are other factors too. For example, the number of applications from Saudi Arabia were already falling before Trump was elected President and the report suggests tit may be due to changes in the Saudi government's foreign scholarship programme.
Many universities responding to the survey also reported drops in applications from China and India, respectively the top two countries for international applications, accounting for nearly half of all international students in the US.
Universities are also reporting concerns from students and families, particularly those from the Middle East, Asia and Latin America that there has been a rise in visas being denied and that the US is now less welcoming to individuals from other countries.
There are further concerns that benefits and restrictions around visas could change, especially around the ability to travel, re-entry after travel and employment opportunities and also that the executive order travel ban might be expanded to other countries without much notice.
The survey was conducted by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the College Board, the Institute of International Education, NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the National Association for College Admission Counselling, and NACAC's internationally focused subgroup, International ACAC.


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Watercolour Blooms
Inspired but the bright blooms of Spring, this floral illustration is bright and bold, whilst still being fresh and romantic. These watercolour flowers have been illustrated by Cass Deller, overlaid with her intricate linework to create interest and detail.
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Vietnam now records over 18 million unofficial workers who account for 57.2% of non-agricultural workforce, according to a report announced at a seminar held in Hanoi on October 4.
As a joint work among the General Statistics Office (GSO) of Vietnam, the International Labour Organisation, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs' Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs, the report polled nearly 20,000 households each month in 63 cities and provinces nationwide from 2007.
However, data about unofficial workforce were added into survey questionnaires from 2014.
Unofficial workers are known to have unstable jobs, lack labour contracts or work on verbal contracts to earn low income. Their employers operate on micro or small scale, lack business registration or fail to pay social and health insurance or other welfares to workers.
Roughly 60% of them live in rural areas in the Mekong and Red River Deltas, the north central and coastal central regions. Meanwhile in the northern mountainous mid-land and the Central Highlands regions, workers mainly live on agriculture and forestry.
Unofficial workers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City make up more than 20% of the total nationwide.
They mostly work in manufacturing and processing, construction and wholesale-retail, motorbike and automobile repair, accounting for roughly 70% of the total. It is followed by lodging and catering services (around 11%).
Their monthly salary averages VND4.4 million (US$192) per person compared to VND6.7 million in the formal sector. Up to 97.9% of unofficial workers lack social insurance while 80.5% of workers in the formal sector have compulsory social insurance.
In order to reduce vulnerability of unofficial workers, Director of the Institute of Labour Science and Social Affairs Doan Quang Vinh suggested adopting specific action plans to encourage business households to apply for registration and provide them with all possible support in capital, technology, consumption and workforce training.
Nguyen Thi Xuan Mai, head of the GSO's Population and Labour Statistics Department, said the State should encourage unofficial workers to join voluntary social insurance via aids.


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China's Geely takes $3.3 billion stake in Swedish truck maker Volvo
Geely , which already owns the Volvo Car Group, will be the largest shareholder in terms of capital and the second largest in terms of voting rights, behind Swedish investment firm Industrivarden. However, Volvo shares have gained nearly 50 percent this year as it and rivals in the truck industry such as Germany's Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) hit a sweet spot thanks to robust demand in major markets.
Holiday Retail Sales Grew 4.9% from 2016
Almost half the Chicago consumers who expected to still be shopping after Christmas said at least some of their purchases would be for the 2017 season, Deloitte said. Retailers' heavy early-season promotions paid off, with the first three weeks of November seeing significant jumps . "The strong USA economy was a contributing factor, but we also have to recognize that retailers who tried new strategies to engage holiday shoppers were the beneficiaries of this sales increase".
Apple Board Tells Tim Cook to Fly Private Jet
According to a report from Bloomberg Technology's Anders Melin and Alex Webb, Apple CEO Tim Cook , a graduate of Auburn University and Baldwin County's Robertsdale High School, will have a total payout for the year "to about $ 102 million ".
Libya pipeline blast to cause drop in production: National Oil Company
On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate futures were trading down 0.7% at $59.58 a barrel. Next year, however, is a different story. ICE gas oil changed hands at $581.25 a metric ton, up $5.75 from the previous settlement. U. S . crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.38%, to $58.69 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Amazon's Happy Holiday: Over 4 Million Try Prime During A Single Week
The strong sales were likely fueled by low-priced products like the Echo from Amazon and Home Mini from Google that can be found for under $30 whereas Microsoft's only product with Cortana is at least $99 if you grab it on sale. Across North America and the Europe, associates at 10 fulfillment centers picked, packed, and shipped more than one million customer packages in a single day.
JetBlue plane slides off runway in Boston
None of the passengers were injured. "And ended up in a snowbank", said Jerry Hokansan, a passenger from Martha's Vineyard. "They said the wind coming in was really bad, then he landed, he thought he was OK, and hit some ice". None of the passengers were hurt. Earlier on Monday departures and arrivals were halted at Logan International for about an hour as snow reduced visibility to near zero, airport officials said.


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- Located at the new dominant lighted intersection of FM 1463 and Cane Island Pkwy. in West Houston/Katy
- Cane Island Pkwy. is set to be the next major thoroughfare connecting to I-10
- High visibility and excellent access from both FM 1463 and Cane Island Pkwy.
West Houston Development
- Amazon's 855,000 SF distribution warehouse opened with 1,500 employees
- It is one of Houston area's biggest warehouses and job-growth projects
About Fort Bend County
- No. 1 fastest growing county of the 10 largest counties in the U.S.
- Consistently ranks in the top 10 counties in the nation for employment growth
- Recently ranked Forbes as the "Best Place To Get Ahead" in the U.S.
NEC of FM 1463 and S. Cane Island Pkwy
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109,396 VPD on I-10 / Katy Freeway
32,982 VPD at lighted signal of FM 1463
18,260 VPD on Cane Island Parkway
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I saw it before I felt it. My eyes snapped wide open as I realized I was about to fall into what appeared to be a water fountain in the middle of … a garden?! I hit the water with a loud splash. I sat up slowly, prepared to be shivering and wet with broken bones. Instead, the water felt warm and I was unharmed. I stood up to look around and was immediately enchanted beyond my wildest dreams! The colours from my mirror vision danced on and around me like the Northern Lights. My hand shot up to feel my head – I was actually wearing the flower crown! "What is this glorious place!?" I exclaimed in excitement. My eyes continued to take it all in.
It was the most amazing place I'd been in my entire life. I bent down to touch the reddest rose I'd ever seen. I was in disbelief – the soft texture of the petals, the grass touching my feet, I was in heaven."I wish I could glue my eyes open!" Every blink felt like a wasted moment. I drank in the view of the glistening water with the birds singing all around me. Somehow I knew the garden must be located in the middle of the city – but the noise of the busy metropolis we occupied was nonexistent. All of a sudden I felt as though I was floating through the air – like a fairy wandering around her own personal secret garden. "I wish I never had to leave this place," I thought, my heart filling up with serenity. Suddenly, I realized that this experience was not real! It couldn't be, could it? My rational brain couldn't let me comprehend it. "This place is too good to be true, wait, how did I find this place? How did I get here? I don't remember!" I jumped up in a slight panic. "How will I get back home? Is it a dream? Aren't dreams supposed to be in black and white?" I looked nervously around, realizing for the first time that I was the only person here. But who needs people when all these vibrant colours are more alive and comforting than fifty loyal best friends! "What if it isn't a dream?" My mind was traveling a mile a minute! The abrupt sound of a bell caused me to freeze in alarm."Why is that so loud?" I thought. Irritation at being jerked away from my deliberations replaced feelings of alarm. As I tried to locate a bell tower, I noticed a slow, dark blue fog begin to roll over the park. I felt a sudden drowsiness as I watched. I walked toward it with my hand outstretched. It enveloped me, and I fell softly into its mirky depth.
I left early for work the next morning. "It's not as busy as usual." I thought. Not a pedestrian in sight. I took a sip of coffee as I walked down the sidewalk. It occurred to me that I'd been walking this same route to the office for the past 3 months. The regularity, it seemed, had blinded me to my surroundings. "Today will be different," I thought to myself. I turned a corner and all of a sudden I DID notice something I'd never seen before! I broke my stride and stumbled to a halt in surprise! There, spread out before me, was the garden from my dream. There was even a water fountain right in the middle – exactly like the one in my dream! "How have I never noticed this before? For MONTHS I've been walking past this beauty and never noticed it?" I couldn't believe it. How was it possible that I had only visited the garden in my dreams? Almost instinctively I began walking towards it. I needed to feel that soft grass between my toes again! I wanted to hear the birds sing and smell those lovely flowers! For the first time in forever I WANTED to live in a carefree moment. "Am I still dreaming?" I wondered in excitement. My grip on my briefcase loosened- I kicked my shoes off from my feet and flung my coffee into the gutter! I was running now, almost at the gate! "I don't even care if it's not real!" I swung the gate wide open and instantly I knew – real or not – I would never leave the garden again.
Paralyzed, I looked directly into the bathroom mirror. I slowly backed away from my identical apparition. "Am I completely out of my mind?" The glorious colors in the mirror seemed to be alive with a feeling of warm nostalgia. I took another step back – suddenly I felt the floor begin to tilt dangerously toward the mirror – before I could catch my breath to scream, I had slipped soundlessly into the colorful kaleidoscope.
Written By: Xtrina Jewell ; Edited by: Maruf Hossain
Photographer :
Maruf Hossain
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Model :
Xtina Jewell
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Hair & Makeup :
Salwa Sultana
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Assistant Photographer
Juan Rodriguez
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