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Trying to Expand Your Business Globally? These 4 Questions That Need to Be Asked Before You Go Overseas

Dana R
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Trying to Expand Your Business Globally? These 4 Questions That Need to Be Asked Before You Go Overseas

If you are like most business owners, one of the main things you are concerned about is taking your business to the next level. Expanding your company globally is a lot harder than it may sound. Trying to expand too quickly can lead to you getting in over your head. Wading into the global expansion waters will allow you to make the right decisions and avoid biting off more than you can chew. Taking a trip to the places you are thinking of expanding too is important. If you are embarking on a trip to America, obtaining an ESTA with the help of e visa usa is essential. The following are some of the questions you need to ask yourself before expanding into new countries.

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  1. Is the Foundation of Your Company Solid?

When trying to decide whether or not to expand your business globally, you will first need to contemplate how solid your company’s foundation is. You need to make sure that the current areas you are in are maxed out in regards to growth potential. Paying close attention to the day to day operations of a business are also important. If it feels like you can barely keep up with the amount of business you currently have, then you may want to hold off on the expansion. Ironing out all of the details of this type of growth is essential. Trying to expand too fast can lead to a lot of headaches and missed sales opportunities.

  1. How Are You Going to Find Talent Overseas?

Another vital thing you need to contemplate before moving into a new country is how you are going to find the talent needed to run this new part of your operation. While finding talent and great employees in your existing area may seem like no big deal, doing the same in a new country can be quite complex. You should take some time to do a bit of research to find out what type of employees are available in the area you will be moving into. Working with recruitment agencies is a great way to find out this type of information. A hiring agency will be able to give you the low down on the qualified candidates they represent. When speaking with a recruitment agency, you should also ask them about what type of pay rate is common in the area. Making sure you are paying a competitive wage is a great way to keep qualified team members loyal.

  1. What needs to be Done to Adapt to Local Culture?

Once you have honed in on what country you will be expanding your business to, finding out more about the local culture is a must. The last thing you want to do is offend people in the area by not abiding certain practices and vital parts of their culture. Getting some guidance from locals in the area on what is acceptable and what is not can help to save you a lot of problems in the future.

  1. Who Are Your Competitors in this New Market?

Finding out who your competitors in this new market are is also something you should take seriously. Getting to know who you are up against can help you devise a plan to market your products or services. Taking a look at how the competitors in the area have built a following can help you greatly. While you need to avoid stealing from your competitors, you can certainly pick up a few pointers that will help you in a new country. Getting the word out about your company is something you need to be passionate about when expanding globally. Having the right marketing tools in place can make or break you in a situation like this.

Making a move into a new country without a game plan can be disastrous. Investing time and energy into devising the right plan of attack will serve you well in the future.

4 Ways to Deal with Getting Sick While on Vacation

Dana R
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4 Ways to Deal with Getting Sick While on Vacation

Going on vacation is a great way to relax and get a break from your hectic lifestyle.  While a vacation can provide you with a break from your daily life, there are still a variety of problems that can arise. Knowing how to deal with these problems correctly can help you to have a great time on your trip regardless of the issues you face. One of the worst things that can happen during a vacation is getting sick. Instead of packing your things up and heading home, you need to stick it out and have a good time in spite of your sickness. Below are some of the things you can do to deal with getting sick while on vacation.

  1. Check Your Health Insurance before Going on Vacation

Before you leave for your vacation, you need to spend some time checking your health insurance policy. You have to make sure that the policy you have will cover the cost of treatment in another country or state. Usually, you will have no problem extending your coverage to another state, but traveling out of the country can pose some problems. The only way to find out what your insurance policy will cover is by calling the insurance company that handles the policy. They will be able to give you a breakdown of what your policy allows and can answer any questions you may have. By taking the time to call your insurance provider, you can avoid any surprises should you get sick while on a trip to another country.

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  1. See a Doctor and Start Taking Medicine Right Away

If you find yourself becoming sick while on vacation, getting to a doctor and starting the right medicine is essential. The faster you are able to start taking the right medicine, the less time you will have to deal with your ailments. Be sure to speak with the doctor about what pharmacies are in the area. If at all possible, you want to choose a pharmacy that can deliver your medicine to your hotel. A service like Kushly will be able to get you the medicine you need in a timely manner. By working with a delivery service, you can avoid getting lost in a new city when trying to find a pharmacy. Paying a bit extra for these services is a great idea due to the convenience it can provide you.

  1. Help To Protect Your Travel Companions

If you find yourself sick while on vacation, one of the main things you should worry about is keeping your travel companions safe. Doing things like removing your toothbrush from the sink or even avoiding touching their things can make a big difference when trying to keep others in your room from catching the ailment you have. Exercising this caution is especially important if you are traveling around with children. You should also encourage the people staying in the room with you to wash their hands frequently to remove any germs that may exist.

  1. Make Your Hotel Room Your Personal Recovery Ward

Another important thing you should do when getting sick while on vacation is turning your hotel room into a personal recovery ward. Most hotel rooms will have everything you need to tough it out until you feel better. Watching television or even getting on your computer is a great way to pass the time. Most of the hotels out there have WIFI and tons of channels for you to take advantage of. Realizing that your illness is only temporary is important. Getting down in the dumps about being sick isn’t going to help your situation, which is why keeping a positive outlook is important.

With some medicine and the right frame of mind, bouncing back from an illness while on vacation will be much easier. Waiting to get medical treatment for your ailment will only make things worse, so schedule an appointment with a doctor’s office in the area as soon as possible.

Charles Manson’s Death: Manson Family Leader Dies Aged 83

Nancy Clayson
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Charles Manson’s Death: Manson Family Leader Dies Aged 83

Charles Milles Manson, the criminal and cult leader who formed what became known as the Manson Family, has died aged 83.

The notorious cult leader directed his followers to commit a string of brutal murders and became a symbol of the dark side of 1960s counterculture.

Charles Manson was admitted to Bakersfield hospital, California, earlier this month and died of natural causes on November 19.

In 1969, the Manson Family killed nine people.

Among the victims of the killing spree was heavily pregnant actress Sharon Tate, wife of Roman Polanski.

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One of Charles Manson’s young followers, Susan Atkins, stabbed Sharon Tate to death and scrawled “PIG” on the home’s front door with the actress’s blood.

Four other people at Sharon Tate’s home were brutally stabbed to death. The next day, a wealthy couple in Los Angeles, Leno and Rosemary LaBianca, were also killed by the clan. The killings became known collectively as the Tate-LaBianca murders.

Separately Donald Shea, a Hollywood stuntman, and Gary Hinman, an acquaintance of the group, were killed by members of Charles Manson’s followers.

Charles Manson was not at the scene of the killings, but was nonetheless convicted of murder for directing his followers in seven of the killings. He was sentenced to death in 1971.

He “died of natural causes at 8:13 pm on Sunday” at a hospital in Kern County, the California Department of Corrections said in a statement. He had been in custody for more than 40 years.

Sharon Tate’s sister, Debra told the TMZ that she had received a phone call from prison officials shortly after Charles Manson’s death.

Charles Manson granted license to marry 26-year-old Afton Elaine Burton

Gathering young followers around him in the late 1960s, Charles Manson claimed to believe in a coming race war in America. He planned to hasten the war and emerge as the leader of a new social order – a vision he nicknamed “Helter Skelter”, after a Beatles song he became obsessed with.

Prosecutors argued that Charles Manson hoped black Americans would be blamed for the Tate-LaBianca killings, heightening racial tensions.

Charles Manson convinced a number of his followers that he was the reincarnation of Jesus Christ, using a combination of drugs and genuine charisma to bring the “Family” – mainly young, middle-class women – under his control.

Before Charles Manson’s death sentence could be carried out, California outlawed capital punishment and his sentence was reduced to nine life sentences. Over the course of his four decades in prison, Charles Manson applied for parole 12 times.

The last attempt was turned down by the parole board in 2012.

In 2014, Charles Manson was granted a marriage license to wed a 26-year-old woman who said she loved him, but the license expired and the marriage did not go ahead.

Almost half a century on, the Manson Family’s killing spree continues to fascinate many Americans, and has been retold through books, movies and music.

How to Delegate Tax Returns and Search Engine Optimization!

Nancy Clayson
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“I wish I had a 48 hour day!” many have said to me during the last eight years as a professional SEO specialist. “I’d be able to get so much more done!”
Of course, we can’t get more than 24 hours out of each day (assuming we don’t take time to sleep) but we can get the equivalent through delegation when we plug into someone else ‘s time stream when we don’t have the time or the expertise, thereby multiplying our results.

Here are Five Ways to Delegate It!


1. STAFF If you are fortunate to have staff, utilize this resource. You don’t have to do it all yourself. People around you tend to rise to your level of expectation for them. Elevate them, that’s how you grew and got to your level. And if YOU are the staff with no one to delegate to, to share the workload and increase your results, think of ways to get a staff. Many high school and college intern programs offer eager assistants, often at no cost.
For example, our local high school will provide a student to most any legitimate for profit or non-profit organization for up to 15 hours per week during the school year to help with the filing, running errands, photocopying, etc., to free you from those tasks to do more productive things with your time.
2. REVERSE DELEGATION Often during my week, co-workers, my students, friends, and even family members will come to me and ask for my help. I’m flattered when that happens, that they would think enough of my opinion to ask. The problem though is I sometimes get all caught up in their problem and don’t have time to get the things done I need to get done. For example, my office manager, Kathy, came to me one afternoon, all in a tizzy because she had two clients requesting that I conduct our time management seminar for the same dates.
Before I get all caught up in this problem I asked, “What do you think we ought to do?” I don’t mind taking my share of the load, but much of the time the person bringing me the problem is just as well equipped to solve it as I am. By the way, Kathy came up with two ways to resolve her situation so the problem was solved, she did it, and I was free to focus on other matters.
3. YOUR INNER CIRCLE Your family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers are the people who are closest to you, they love and care for you the most and they will help you, if you’ll ask. Neighbors can pool errand running. Children can do laundry. Co-workers will give a willing hand. But remember the adage, “To have a friend, be a friend.” Don’t exploit. Offer to help others first and when you need their help, they’ll be there for you.
4. COLLEGE ASSISTANTS Each of us have 10-20 hours per week of minutia to attend to. We have to go grocery shopping, dust and vacuum, mow the lawn, go to the pharmacy and the cleaners, wash the car, and on and on. Certainly, these are important tasks that are necessary to make our lives work and there’s nothing wrong with performing them ourselves.
All I’m suggesting is if on the one hand, you feel you do not have enough time each week to accomplish what you really need to do, to realize your important dreams and goals, and on the other hand, you’re spending 10-20 hours per week doing these lower level tasks, you may have an alternative and that is to consider hiring a college assistant for 10-20 hours per week, delegate all these little chores to him/her and literally buy an extra 10-20 hours per week to use more effectively.
5. HIRED HELP This is similar to the college assistant idea above, only the next level up. It’s hiring people who have specific expertise. For example, I don’t know if it makes good sense to give up a whole weekend every April to figure out the latest changes in the tax code to file our tax return. Maybe it makes better sense to go to a tax specialist, let them prepare the return, and free up your time to those things that are more important and lacking in your life. (I’m really good at spending your money, eh?)
Hope this helps you be more productive and increase your bottom line!

5 Healthy Christmas Shopping Habits

Clyde K. Valle
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5 Healthy Christmas Shopping Habits

Break the seasonal guilt.

Wouldn’t it be great to get through Christmas this year without that great big dose of seasonal guilt? Very few of us feel good about the way we spend over Christmas – let’s face it most of us spend too much. That can not only ruin Christmas itself but leave you with a pretty nasty financial hangover well into the New Year and possibly a bad credit situation that affects your future borrowing. If you want to change the record this year then it’s all about healthier Christmas shopping habits.

  1. Just buy what you need

The temptation at this time of year is to just buy everything you come across. Overbuying is a serious problem at Christmas and a very bad habit to get into. Do you really need 60 mince pies? Are you sure that only top of the range toys will do? It’s easy to start panicking that Christmas will only mean something this year if you have all the “stuff” but the reality is that it’s just not about that. Get what you need to have an enjoyable Christmas and leave it at that.

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  1. Break the habit of associating a “good” Christmas with an expensive one

When you start your Christmas shopping think about what it is that really makes this time of year special. Is it having the best champagne money can buy or being surrounded by family and friends? It’s always a good idea to try to keep in perspective what Christmas means to you when you’re doing the buying for it so that you don’t end up overspending for the wrong reasons.

  1. Plan and budget

Yes, it does sound a little Scrooge-like to sit down with your lists and work out exactly where to allocate every last penny. However, the reality is that planning what you’re going to buy and budgeting for all of it will ensure that you keep your Christmas spending under control. This is also a great, healthy spending habit to get into at Christmas because you’ll end up really thinking about the gifts that you buy and the food that you opt for. Plus, when it comes to enjoying the day itself you won’t be sitting there mid-turkey feast thinking “we really can’t afford this.”

  1. Walk away if you’re not sure

At this time of year, advertising goes into overdrive and it can create a state of FOMO that’s difficult to escape. Clever marketing campaigns can make you feel like you really just can’t do without the ultra expensive new outfit or 20 tins of chocolates. Try to keep your head when it comes to the Christmas deals and discounts and don’t get sucked into spending on what you don’t need. Walking away when you start to feel affected by all that advertising is a healthy Christmas shopping habit to get into.

  1. Shop with a friend

If you know that you’re likely to get sucked in to spending more than you should – or turning the whole experience into a stress-filled nightmare – consider shopping with a friend. Share your budgets beforehand and agree to stop each other from overspending. Sometimes having someone there is all that we need to make us feel accountable and to not take that unhealthy step towards bad spending. Plus, if you’re shopping with a friend you can make it a fun and festive affair rather than a mad dash that you dread.

Morrissey Sparks Controversy after Defending Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein

Sonia Pantiss
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Morrissey Sparks Controversy after Defending Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein

Morrissey has made surprising remarks in an interview in which he defended Kevin Spacey over allegations of abuse.

The former Smiths singer said Kevin Spacey had been “attacked unnecessarily”, adding it was “ridiculous” that the actor was being erased from an upcoming movie.

Morrissey, 58, also argued that definitions of harassment and assault have become too broad.

Speaking to the German newspaper Der Spiegel, he began by stating “rape is disgusting [and] every physical attack is repugnant”.

Last month, Anthony Rapp accused Kevin Spacey of harassing him when he was 14.

Anthony Rapp told Buzzfeed that Kevin Spacey, then aged 26, laid on top of him at a party at his apartment in 1986 and alleged the star “was trying to seduce” him.

Kevin Spacey said he was “beyond horrified” by the claim, adding that he did not remember the alleged incident.

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Morrissey said Anthony Rapp’s claims “did not sound very credible to me”.

“I don’t know about you, but I was never in situations like this in my youth,” he told the publication.

“Never. I was always aware of what could happen. When you are in somebody’s bedroom, you have to be aware of where that can lead to.”

Morrissey also cast doubt on the dozens of women who have accused Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein of assault.

“People know exactly what’s going on,” the singer reportedly said when asked about Harvey Weinstein inviting actresses to his hotel room, “and they play along”.

“Afterwards, they feel embarrassed or disliked. And then they turn it around and say: <<I was attacked, I was surprised>>.

“But if everything went well, and if it had given them a great career, they would not talk about it.”

“I hate rape… But in many cases, one looks at the circumstances and thinks that the person who is considered a victim is merely disappointed.”

More than fifty women, many of them some of the biggest names in Hollywood, have accused Harvey Weinstein of assault, harassment, abuse and rape, which allegedly took place over four decades.

Morrissey added that many famous musicians had slept with fans who were under the age of consent.

“Throughout the history of music and rock ‘n’ roll there have been musicians who slept with their groupies,” the singer said, while clarifying that he was not one of them.

“If you go through history, almost everyone is guilty of sleeping with minors. Why not throw everyone in jail right away?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEvkSeb64fE

70% Of Applicants Denied Disability in US, Will You Be One Of Them?

Dana R
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70% Of Applicants Denied Disability in US, Will You Be One Of Them?

While it may seem like the US Government is determined to deny everyone social security disability, the number of claimants has in fact risen over the last few years. That makes the Government’s position tenuous as they have to ensure that there is a balance between paying out for people that need it, and the money that is coming in. In turn, this can have a big effect on the life of the average American if they find themselves unable to work. To find out more read the post below.

The need for SSDchair

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Unfortunately, we cannot always predict what will happen to our health. That is why the Social Security Disability (SSD) system is in place because it allows those us that genuinely cannot work because of a physical or mental condition some financial assistance. This, in turn, allows us to pay for the necessities of life such as rent, utilities, and food. Something that ensures we do not end up on the breadline just because of ill health.

Applying for SSD

However, as you can see from the title of the piece, just because you apply for SSD doesn’t mean you will get it. In fact, the odds are currently weighted against you, with almost three-quarters of applicants not being granted SSD.

That means if you are applying you must ensure that your forms and evidence are of top quality. To help you with this you need to consult what is known as the Blue Book, or to give it it’s proper name The Social Security Administration’s Impairment Listing Manual. This document covers the mental and physical conditions such as hearing loss and cystic fibrosis that are acceptable as a reason for applying for SSD.

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Link here

It can also be incredibly useful to employ the services of professionals like David Chermol that specialize in the legality of social security applications and appeals. This is because they will know the system and judges well, something that can increase the chances of a positive result in your case. Also, they are likely to be up to date on the most recent changes in the system, and this could give your application the edge of the thousands of other are received daily.

What to do if your application is denied

Even with the best help and most careful attention to detail, there is no guarantee that your SSD application will be granted the first time.

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The legality of SSD appeals can be tricky. Picture here

Luckily, there is something that you can do in this case, and that is to make a formal appeal. To do this, it is always better to go with a professional that understands the strengths and weakness of your particular disability and need for SSD, rather than take on the case yourself.

It can even be useful to use the same company that helped you with your initial application, as they are up to speed on your case. Something that puts them in a prime position to help you move it forward through this next step, and secure you the financial allowance that you deserve.

Tennis Champion Jana Novotna Dies of Cancer Aged 49

Clyde K. Valle
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Tennis Champion Jana Novotna Dies of Cancer Aged 49

Former tennis champion Jana Novotna has died of cancer at the age of 49.

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said Jana Novotna “died peacefully, surrounded by her family”.

She had lost in the Wimbledon final in 1993 and 1997 before winning the Grand Slam tournament when she beat Nathalie Tauziat in 1998.

The Czech player captured the hearts of fans when she burst into tears after losing to Steffi Graf in 1993 and was consoled by the Duchess of Kent.

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WTA chief executive Steve Simon said: “Jana was an inspiration both on and off court to anyone who had the opportunity to know her.

“Her star will always shine brightly in the history of the WTA. Our condolences and our thoughts are with Jana’s family.”

Jana Novotna was renowned for her serve and volley game and achieved a career-high singles ranking of No 2.

In addition to her only singles Grand Slam win at Wimbledon, Jana Novotna claimed 12 Grand Slam doubles titles and four in mixed doubles.

Jana Novotna was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005.

Zimbabwe Coup: President Robert Mugabe Vows to Stay in Power for Several Weeks

Diane A. Wade
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Zimbabwe Coup: President Robert Mugabe Vows to Stay in Power for Several Weeks

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has refused to resign and vowed to stay in power for several weeks, despite mounting calls for him to stand down now.

In a live TV address, President Mugabe said he would preside over the ruling party’s congress in December.

Meanwhile, the Zanu-PF earlier dismissed Robert Mugabe as party leader, and gave him less than 24 hours to resign as president or be impeached.

Robert Mugabe’s grip on power has weakened since the military intervened on November 15, in a row over who should succeed him.

The crisis began when Robert Mugabe sacked his deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa, two weeks ago, angering army commanders who saw it as an attempt to position his wife as his successor.

Earlier in the day, Emmerson Mnangagwa was named as Zanu-PF’s new leader and candidate for the 2018 general elections.

At the same party meeting, Robert Mugabe’s 52-year-old wife, Grace, was expelled from the party, alongside a number of other senior officials.

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However, in his speech later in the day, the 93-year-old president made no direct mention of those developments.

“The (ruling Zanu-PF) party congress is due in a few weeks and I will preside over its processes,” Robert Mugabe told the nation, flanked by senior military generals at his official residence in Harare. The president spoke slowly, occasionally stumbling over his words.

Robert Mugabe acknowledged criticism from Zanu-PF, the military and public, and stressed the need to return Zimbabwe to normalcy.

He said, in reference to the army’s move last week to take over the state broadcaster: “Whatever the pros and cons of how they (the army) went about their operation, I, as commander-in-chief, do acknowledge their concerns.”

Robert Mugabe said their actions had not violated the constitution, but he did not mention any possibility of resigning.

Tens of thousands had joined huge demonstrations on November 18, with many believing he was about to step down.

It is not entirely clear how Robert Mugabe can preside over Zanu-PF’s congress next month, following his dismissal as party leader.

Party positions are officially decided at the congress and Emmerson Mnangagwa may officially take over leading the country then.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, a former state security chief, is nicknamed “the crocodile” for his perceived shrewdness. He fled Zimbabwe after his sacking two weeks ago, but has since reportedly returned.

Zimbabwe Coup: Zanu-PF Calls on President Robert Mugabe to Step Down

Diane A. Wade
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Zimbabwe Coup: Zanu-PF Calls on President Robert Mugabe to Step Down

Top leaders of Zimbabwe’s ruling party Zanu-PF are calling on President Robert Mugabe to step down, as pressure on him intensifies following a military intervention and protests.

Senior party officials have started arriving for a meeting of Zanu-PF in which they will discuss whether to dismiss Robert Mugabe.

The party’s Youth League, previously loyal to the long-term president, has turned against him.

Military leaders are also set to meet President Mugabe.

According state TV, mediation will be led by a Catholic priest.

In a statement, the Zanu-PF Youth League condemned Robert Mugabe’s allies for “looting and plundering” and his wife Grace for “vulgar, cunning and unruly behavior”, and called on him to stand down and to “rest as an elder statesman”.

Nine of ten Zanu-PF party chapters say Robert Mugabe should step down and their decision is likely to be endorsed at November 19 meeting of the party’s top body, the central committee.

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Zimbabwe Coup: Robert Mugabe Refuses to Resign

Zimbabwe Coup: Robert Mugabe Placed Under House Arrest in Harrare

Zimbabwe Coup: President Robert Mugabe Detained as Army Takes Control of Country

The head of the influential War Veterans Association, Chris Mutsvangwa, predicted to Reuters before the meeting that President Mugabe would be removed from the party leadership, and his wife would lose her position as head of its women’s league.

He then threatened to “bring back the crowds and they will do their business” if Robert Mugabe did not step down.

The 93-year-old president has largely been confined to his house since the army took over on November 15.

The army took control of the country after President Mugabe fired his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Emmerson Mnangagwa’s dismissal made Robert Mugabe’s wife Grace front runner to become next president. He is likely to be reinstated as vice-president when Zanu-PF convene.

Robert Mugabe has led Zimbabwe since independence from Britain in 1980.

Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans, including people from the ruling party and the opposition, took to the streets on November 18 to celebrate the army’s takeover and to urge Robert Mugabe to quit.

They tore up pictures of the president and marched to his office and residence.

President Robert Mugabe may face impeachment in parliament next week if he refuses to step down.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIhgJfoCSvw

Gen. John Hyten Says He Would Resist Any Illegal Presidential Order to Launch Strike

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Gen. John Hyten Says He Would Resist Any Illegal Presidential Order to Launch Strike

Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the top nuclear commander in the US, says he would resist any “illegal” presidential order to launch a strike.

He said as head of the US Strategic Command he provided advice to a president and expected that a legal alternative would be found.

Gen. John Hyten’s comments come just days after senators discussed a president’s authority to launch a nuclear attack.

Some of them expressed concern that President Donald Trump might irresponsibly order such a strike.

Others though said a president must have the authority to act without meddling from lawyers. It was the first such hearing in more than 40 years.

Three months ago, President Trump vowed to unleash “fire and fury like the world has never seen” on North Korea if it threatened the US.

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Last month, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s Republican chairman, Senator Bob Corker, accused President Trump of setting the US “on a path to World War Three”.

Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum in Canada, Gen. John Hyten said: “We think about these things a lot. When you have this responsibility, how do you not think about it?”

As for the legality of a strike, Gen. Hyten said that he had studied US laws of armed conflict for many years which stipulates key criteria the president must consider:

  • Necessity
  • Distinction
  • Proportionality
  • Unnecessary suffering

While Senators and expert witnesses agree the US president has full authority to defend the nation, commentators have pointed out that because there is no all-encompassing definition of “imminent attack”, the president is not given an entirely free hand.

Gen. John Hyten also said: “I provide advice to the president, he will tell me what to do.

“And if it’s illegal, guess what’s going to happen? I’m going to say: <<Mr. President, that’s illegal>>. And guess what he’s going to do? He’s going to say, <<What would be legal?>> And we’ll come up with options, of a mix of capabilities to respond to whatever the situation is, and that’s the way it works.”

He added: “If you execute an unlawful order, you will go to jail. You could go to jail for the rest of your life.”

President Trump has not publicly commented on Gen. John Hyten’s remarks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpsuZzbBip4

David Cassidy Hospitalized after Suffering Multiple Organ Failure

Sonia Pantiss
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David Cassidy Hospitalized after Suffering Multiple Organ Failure

David Cassidy, best known for his role as Keith Partridge in the 1970’s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family, is ill in hospital but is reported to be conscious, after suffering multiple organ failure earlier this week.

A spokeswoman said the 67-year-old singer was admitted to hospital in Fort Lauderdale on November 15 after suffering pain.

David Cassidy is reportedly suffering kidney failure and needs a liver transplant.

Earlier this year the singer said he had dementia and would stop touring in order to “enjoy life”.

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David Cassidy Diagnosed with Dementia

A spokeswoman for David Cassidy told the Press Association that he was conscious, following reports he had been put into a coma.

She said he was surrounded by family.

David Cassidy’s health has been deteriorating for more than two months, TMZ reported.

He shot to fame playing Keith Partridge in The Partridge Family – a sitcom about a mother and five children who formed a rock and roll band. The show spawned hit songs, such as I Think I Love You.

David Cassidy went on to a hugely successful solo career as a singer and pop idol.

In recent years the singer has spoken about his struggles with alcohol.

In 2015, David Cassidy filed for bankruptcy. Between 2010 and 2014, he was arrested three times for DUI, and was ordered to rehab as part of his sentence in 2014. He has divorced three times.

Malcolm Young Dies Aged 64 After Long Battle with Dementia

Sonia Pantiss
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Malcolm Young Dies Aged 64 After Long Battle with Dementia

AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young has died at the age of 64 after a long battle with dementia.

The Australian guitarist died peacefully on November 18 with his family nearby, a statement said.

Malcolm Young will be remembered for his powerful rhythm guitar riffs that were instrumental in propelling the Sydney heavy rock group to stardom.

Three Young brothers have been part of AC/DC’s history, including lead guitarist Angus.

Malcolm’s brother, producer George Young, died in October.

The statement read: “Renowned for his musical prowess, Malcolm was a songwriter, guitarist, performer, producer and visionary who inspired many.

“From the outset, he knew what he wanted to achieve and, along with his younger brother, took to the world stage giving their all at every show. Nothing less would do for their fans.”

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After founding AC/DC in 1973, the Young brothers were credited as co-writers on every song the band recorded by the band between their 1975 debut High Voltage through to 2014’s Rock or Bust.

Malcolm Young was born in 1953 in Glasgow before his family emigrated to Australia when he was 10. His family confirmed he was suffering from dementia in 2014.

The musician wrote much of the band’s the material that enabled AC/DC to become one of the biggest heavy rock bands, including Back In Black, Highway to Hell and You Shook Me All Night Long.

AC/DC is estimated to have sold more than 200 million records worldwide, including 71.5 million albums in the US.

A statement by the artist’s brother Angus on the AC/DC website praises Malcolm Young’s “enormous dedication and commitment” which made him “the driving force behind the band” who “always stuck to his guns and did and said exactly what he wanted”.

“As his brother it is hard to express in words what he has meant to me during my life, the bond we had was unique and very special. He leaves behind an enormous legacy that will live on forever.

“Malcolm, job well done.”

President Donald Trump Suspends Import of Elephant Hunting Trophies

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President Donald Trump Suspends Import of Elephant Hunting Trophies

President Donald Trump has decided to suspend the import of elephant hunting trophies, just one day after a ban was relaxed by his administration.

Reversing a 2014 Obama-era ban, imports of trophies from elephants legally hunted in Zambia and Zimbabwe had been set to resume.

However, on November 17, President Trump tweeted the change was on hold until he could “review all conservation facts”.

The move to relax the ban had sparked immediate anger from animal activists.

Bridget Bardot said in a letter sent to President Trump: “Your shameful actions confirm the rumors that you are unfit for office.”

Protests spread on social media with many sharing images of Donald Trump’s sons posing with dead animals during their hunting trips in Africa.

One photo shows Donald Trump Jr. holding the amputated tail of a dead elephant.

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Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Under Investigation in US

Cecil the Lion: Walter Palmer Wanted by Zimbabwe Police

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) had argued that hunting fees could aid conservation of the endangered animals.

According to experts, populations of African elephants are plummeting.

Their numbers dropped by about 30% from 2007 to 2014, according to the 2016 Great Elephant Census.

The non-profit group’s report found a population drop of 6% in Zimbabwe alone.

Despite their listing under the Endangered Species Act, there is a provision in US law that allows permits to import animal parts if there is sufficient evidence that the fees generated will actually benefit species conservation.

In 2015, an American dentist from Minnesota killed the famous Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.

Cecil’s death triggered an outrage in the US and Zimbabwe, and briefly forced the hunter into hiding.

This Is How the Internet Changed the Financial Industry for the Better

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This Is How the Internet Changed the Financial Industry for the Better

The world of financing is one of the toughest and most challenging sectors in any society today. From bank to trading, there are many companies that battle it out aggressively just to ensure that they stay afloat regardless of the challenges they face.

Because of the tight competition it is not uncommon for large financial companies to up the ante when it comes to marketing. They are aggressive in their marketing and advertising strategies to attract more clients and to build their reputation. These companies make sure that their target know them and that they consider their services.

Marketing in Times of Online Revolution

In the past 15 years, financial firms have taken advantage of the Internet to forward their agendas and marketing schemes. The web has become their best friend when it comes to communicating and reaching potential clients. This is why they are investing so much money on their websites, social media accounts, and other forms of online presence. Companies that fail to adapt to changes in the market get behind others that do. Hence, it is natural for all relevant and large financial companies to prioritize their marketing efforts online.

The massive availability and accessibility of the Internet has paved the way to many struggling and not so well-known financial companies. They used the free nature of the net to advertise their products and services not only locally but globally as well.

Using the Web to Gain More Clients

Financial companies from developed countries like United States, Australia, Germany, Russia, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan, Singapore, China, and the United Arab Emirates have long invested in online marketing to reach potential clients. They use the Internet to interact with current clients and to attract more in the process. They take their websites and social media accounts seriously as they serve as great avenues to reach more people around the world.

These companies use social media for various of reasons, such as introducing their services to people, publishing important and timely reports, publishing press releases, and providing customer service to clients. It is no easy feat which is why these organizations hire people who are experienced in customer service, media relations, press releases, and client care. This provides them great leverage to ensure that they are rendering their best services possible to clients.

Trading Online

Another great leap that was made through advances in technology is the existence and availability of online trading. Now, you can do forex trading with just few clicks and taps on your mobile phone. This has been made possible through the Internet. If decades ago you are required to visit the stock market daily to do trades, now you can do it at the comforts of your home. Monitoring trading is also done in breeze nowadays because even if you are on the go, you can check the latest trading news through your smart phone.

So if you want to do forex trading, you don’t need a fancy office, all you need is stable Internet connection and your laptop or smartphone. It is so easy that many people who did not have any experience in trading have explored this financial service.

The Internet has shaped and reinvented the way we do financing. Today, you can even do your banking without going to your bank. You can transfer cash and accept payments using smartphone apps and bank websites. The future is very bright for the financial industry because of the availability of the Internet around the world.

4 Reasons Why Women Excel in the Trading Industry

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4 Reasons Why Women Excel in the Trading Industry

If you think ladies can’t be successful in the world of trading, think again. Contrary to the popular belief that only men excel in financing and trading, many women are actually great at it. While the industry is usually dominated by male traders, these past few years, many female trading professionals have found their spot in the very competitive sector.

 

Gone are the days wherein only men do the trading, now there are many women who are not only good at it but are great and have found monumental success in the industry. So why these women excel in a male dominated industry? Let’s see some of these reasons:

 

  • Women are not easily persuaded to give up. One of the common traits of successful female traders is that they don’t give up on challenges. They see problems as an avenue to excel and to improve. Since the trading industry, especially related to IRESS, is extremely competitive as it is, only the people with heart and passion of solid steel survive. Hence, women with burning passion find success in the industry.

 

  • Women have a can-do attitude. Female traders with positive outlook and are goal-getters don’t have a hard time finding success in the world of finance and trading. They possess an attitude that is geared towards accomplish things even if the going gets tough and almost impossible to solve. They are passionate about results and are driven by goals they think can help them grow both as a person and as a career person. They don’t let distractions get the best of them, and use challenges as a jumping board towards milestones.

 

  • Women are focused on achieving their targets. The game of trading is not for the faint of heart. You may experiencing great success today but you can’t be sure because tomorrow is another day of battle. This is why women traders who are committed to achieving their targets not only survive but prosper in the long run. They believe that when they achieve their targets and goals they become individuals who are accomplished and successful. It is not easy to become a trader, especially if you are a woman because most of your counterparts of men who can sometimes belittle them. However, if a trader has her eyes on the prize, no challenges are impossible to solve.

 

  • Women believe that have to prove themselves. Since time immemorial the trading industry is dominated by aggressive and competitive male traders. Hence, female traders need to prove that they can go with the flow and even best their male counterparts. They have this thirst for excellence and success so it is normal for them to work harder and to make sounder decisions, which obviously help them in accomplishing more tasks at hand. You can underestimate their skills and knowledge but you cannot prove it as they work tirelessly just to conquer the challenges they face. They know how to give importance to their work and they know how to appreciate that good things that come with it.

 

Women in the IRESS trading industry know that they can be more by doing more. They believe that all the problems they face while doing their duties is all part of the game. They don’t give up even if others think that it is impossible to achieve the targets. They have this burning passion to improve and to prove to the whole industry that they can be great at what they are doing. So, before you think that only men traders can become successful, think again because you can bet that you are dead wrong.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

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Rev. Jesse Jackson Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis

Rev. Jesse Jackson has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

In a statement released to media on November 17, the civil rights activist said: “My family and I began to notice changes about three years ago.”

“After a battery of tests, my physicians identified the issue as Parkinson’s disease, a disease that bested my father.”

Parkinson’s is an incurable neurological disease that can cause tremors and affect coordination.

The 76-year-old said: “Recognition of the effects of this disease on me has been painful, and I have been slow to grasp the gravity of it.”

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Jesse Jackson also said the diagnosis was “not a stop sign but rather a signal that I must make lifestyle changes and dedicate myself to physical therapy in hopes of slowing the disease’s progression”.

He fought for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. He was twice a candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, in 1984 and 1988, and his son Jesse Jackson Jr. is a former congressman.

Jesse Jackson has remained an activist into later life, and spoke up last year in the wake of a spate of police shootings of black men, saying they were just one expression of a “mean-spirited division” taking hold of the country.

About 60,000 new Parkinson’s diagnoses are made every year in the US, where the disease affects an estimated one million people.

Jesse Jackson said: “I am far from alone.

“God continues to give me new opportunities to serve. This diagnosis is personal but it is more than that. It is an opportunity for me to use my voice to help in finding a cure for a disease that afflicts seven to 10 million worldwide.”

Zimbabwe Coup: Robert Mugabe Refuses to Resign

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Zimbabwe Coup: Robert Mugabe Refuses to Resign

Zimbabwe’s detained President Robert Mugabe is reportedly refusing to resign immediately, amid growing calls for him to step down.

Robert Mugabe, 93, was put under house arrest during a military takeover on November 15, after a power struggle over who would succeed him.

On November 17, the military said it was “engaging” with Robert Mugabe.

It also said it had been arresting “criminals” around the president but gave no names.

The army said it would advise the nation on the outcome of talks with Robert Mugabe “as soon as possible”.

It moved in after Robert Mugabe last week sacked VP Emmerson Mnangagwa, signaling that he favored First Lady Grace Mugabe to take over his Zanu-PF party and the presidency.

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Pictures published by Zimbabwe Herald on November 16 showed President Mugabe meeting army chief Gen. Constantino Chiwenga and the two envoys from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) at State House in Harare.

Alongside them was Father Fidelis Mukonori, a Roman Catholic priest known to Robert Mugabe for years, who has been brought in to mediate.

Sources close to the talks say Robert Mugabe – who has been in control of Zimbabwe since it threw off white minority rule in 1980 – is refusing to stand down voluntarily before next year’s planned elections.

Some observers suggest that Robert Mugabe may be trying to seek guarantees of safety for himself and his family before stepping aside.

Zanu-PF officials had earlier suggested Robert Mugabe could remain nominally in power until the party congress in December, when Emmerson Mnangagwa would be formally installed as party and national leader.

The African Union said it would not accept a military seizure of power and demanded a return to constitutional order.

South Africa’s defense minister and security minister are meeting Robert Mugabe on behalf of Sadc, which South Africa currently leads. They urged Zimbabwe to “settle the political challenges through peaceful means,” the AFP reported.

South Africa is hosting millions of Zimbabweans who fled after the country’s economy crashed in 2008. It has a special interest in seeing stability restored.

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai said it was “in the interests of the people” that Robert Mugabe “resign… immediately” as part of a negotiated “all-inclusive transitional mechanism”.

Another opposition leader, Tendai Biti, called for elections to be held.

Early reports suggested Grace Mugabe had fled to Namibia, but sources now say she is in the family compound in Harare, along with some of the youth wing of Zanu-PF who had backed her.

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Singapore Bans All Commercial Trade with North Korea

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Singapore Bans All Commercial Trade with North Korea

Singapore has decided to suspend all trade with North Korea, a customs notice showed, as the UN and US seek ever tougher measures against the state.

According to Singapore Customs, commercially traded goods from or to North Korea were banned from November 8. Offenders may be fined or jailed for up to two years.

The move comes as UN sanctions were imposed after North Korea’s sixth nuclear test.

Singapore was North Korea’s eighth biggest trading partner in 2016, but that only made up 0.2% of the North’s trade.

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The vast majority of North Korea’s trade is conducted with China, Pyongyang’s biggest economic supporter.

The latest round of UN sanctions targeted several companies and individuals, including two businesses in Singapore.

In January 2016, a Singapore company was fined $125,700 for facilitating a shipment of arms from Cuba to North Korea.  A court found the Chinpo Shipping Company was in breach of the UN sanctions on North Korea.

Tension in the Korean peninsula reached unprecedented levels earlier this year after North Korea’s repeated missile tests, including two long range missiles that flew over Japan, and its sixth and biggest nuclear test.

The US and the UN are hoping that sanctions will starve North Korea of the means to pursue its aggressive program of nuclear weapons development.

Singapore still retains diplomatic ties and North Korea maintains an embassy in its financial district.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Wedding: A-Listers Storm New Orleans Star-Studded Bash

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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Wedding: A-Listers Storm New Orleans Star-Studded Bash

Serena Williams has married Alexis Ohanian in one of the biggest showbiz weddings of the year.

The event had a Beauty and the Beast theme and included 200 people on the guest list, according to media reports.

Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria and other A-listers were at the star-studded bash which took place in New Orleans on November 16.

An entire block of New Orleans was sealed off for the event which was held at the Contemporary Arts Center.

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According to the Daily Mail, other guests included tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, La La Anthony and Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

It reports that the wedding cost more than $1 million and guests were asked not to bring their mobile phones because of an exclusive deal with Vogue.

Serena Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, wished her a “happy wedding day” on Instagram.

The tennis star and the Reddit co-founder announced their engagement in December 2016 after dating for 15 months.

They made the news public by sharing a poem on Reddit which was titled: “I said Yes.”

Serena Williams gave birth to their daughter, Alexis Olympia, two months ago.

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Senator Al Franken Accused of Assault

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Senator Al Franken Accused of Assault

Minnesota Senator Al Franken has responded to Leeann Tweeden’s allegations that he groped her as she slept and “forcibly” kissed her in a rehearsal for a comedy skit.

Leeann Tweeden, a radio host, says the two incidents happened in December 2006 on a tour to entertain US troops overseas, before Al Franken entered politics.

She wrote that the former comic “aggressively” kissed her while saying they had to rehearse a scene.

Al Franken, a former Saturday Night Live writer, apologized for the grope.

However, the Democrat said he has a different recollection of the other incident.

Al Franken: “I certainly don’t remember the rehearsal for the skit in the same way, but I send my sincerest apologies to Leeann,” he said in a statement.

“As to the photo, it was clearly intended to be funny but wasn’t. I shouldn’t have done it.”

He issued a second, longer statement less than two hours later after a ferocious backlash from critics who accused him of a non-apology and demanded his resignation.

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In an article for KABC, a Los Angeles radio station where Leeann Tweeden now works, she recalled feeling victimized by Al Franken during her ninth USO tour of the Middle East.

“When I saw the script, Franken had written a moment when his character comes climbing at me for a <<kiss>>,” she said.

“I suspected what he was after, but I figured I could turn my head at the last minute, or put my hand over his mouth, to get more laughs from the crowd.”

On the day of the performance in Kuwait, Leeann Tweeden said he was insistent they rehearse the skit.

When the moment came he “put his hand on the back of my head, mashed his lips against mine and aggressively stuck his tongue in my mouth”.

“You knew exactly what you were doing,” Leeann Tweeden wrote.

“You forcibly kissed me without my consent, grabbed my breasts while I was sleeping and had someone take a photo of you doing it, knowing I would see it later, and be ashamed.”

Later at a press conference in Los Angeles, Leeann Tweeden went into further detail about how “he stuck his tongue in my mouth so fast”.

“And all I can remember is that his lips were really wet and slimy,” she said.

“In my mind I called him <<fish lips>> the rest of the trip.”

Senator Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader of the Senate, promptly called for the chamber’s Ethics Committee to investigate Al Franken.

The Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell echoed the call for an ethics investigation.

Al Franken said he would “gladly cooperate”.

In his second statement, he said: “I respect women. I don’t respect men who don’t.

“And the fact that my own actions have given people a good reason to doubt that makes me feel ashamed.”

Of the photo, he added: “I look at it now and I feel disgusted with myself. It isn’t funny. It’s completely inappropriate.

“It’s obvious how Leeann would feel violated by that picture.”

However, he still begged to differ on her portrayal of him forcing his tongue down her mouth.

“While I don’t remember the rehearsal for the skit as Leeann does, I understand why we need to listen to and believe women’s experiences.”

As a senator for Minnesota, Al Franken has cultivated an image for himself as a vocal champion of women’s issues, from assault to abortion rights and equal pay.

Leeann Tweeden said she was inspired to come forward more than a decade later after California congresswoman Jackie Speier was interviewed on her morning radio program.

Jackie Speier told about being assaulted as a young congressional aide in Washington.

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Kevin Spacey Scandal: Old Vic Has 20 Claims of Inappropriate Behavior Against Actor

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Kevin Spacey Scandal: Old Vic Has 20 Claims of Inappropriate Behavior Against Actor

London’s Old Vic theater says it has received 20 personal testimonies of alleged inappropriate behavior by Kevin Spacey, who was its artistic director between 2004 and 2015.

Those affected said they “felt unable to raise concerns”, and the double Oscar winner “operated without sufficient accountability”.

The theatre said it “truly apologizes” for not creating a culture where people felt able to speak freely.

The Old Vic’s announcement follows recent allegations of harassment and predatory behavior made against Kevin Spacey while at the theatre.

Kevin Spacey has not responded to them.

His behavior was alleged to have ranged from making people feel uncomfortable to inappropriate behavior, the Old Vic investigation found.

No-one alleged rape but three people told the Old Vic they had contacted the police, while 14 of the 20 complainants were told by the investigators that they should consider going to the police.

There were 20 individual allegations and 16 were former staff, all of whom were men.

According to Lewis Silkin – the external law firm engaged by the theatre to conduct the investigation – more than half the allegations were said to have taken place inside the Old Vic.

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The investigation also found there was not widespread knowledge of Kevin Spacey’s alleged behavior within the organization, the law firm said.

With the exception of one of the claims, none of the reported incidents were raised formally or informally with management.

Kevin Spacey was invited to participate in the investigation but the Old Vic said he did not respond.

The investigation is continuing so more people can come forward.

Current artistic director Matthew Warchus said he had “genuine and deep sympathy for all those who have come forward”.

He added: “Everyone is entitled to work in an environment free from harassment and intimidation.

“The Old Vic is now actively engaged in the process of healing and the process of prevention.”

Matthew Warchus described the allegations as “a shock and a disturbing surprise to many of us”.

“It is incorrect, unfair and irresponsible to say that everybody knew.

“But as a result of the investigation, what we have learnt is how better to call out this behavior in future.”

He said the findings would help “our industry as a whole, as together we rapidly evolve an intelligent new standard of protection and support in and around the workplace”.

The Old Vic’s executive director Kate Varah added that they did not want to “just rush out a statement”, saying: “We have not slept since this came out because we have been doing it in a robust, careful way.”

Kevin Spacey said on November 2 he was seeking treatment, in the wake of the allegations.  However, there is no information about what kind of treatment the actor is seeking.

Greece Floods: At Least 15 People Killed in Mandra, Nea Peramos, Megara

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Greece Floods: At Least 15 People Killed in Mandra, Nea Peramos, Megara

At least 15 people have been killed after flash floods caused massive destruction in central Greece.

According to Greek officials, the industrial towns of Mandra, Nea Peramos and Megara, west of the capital Athens, were the most affected.

Many of the dead were elderly people whose bodies were found inside their homes, lovcal reports say. Fast-flowing torrents of red mud flooded roads.

PM Alexis Tsipras declared a period of national mourning in the wake of the tragedy.

Mandra Mayor Yianna Krikouki told state broadcaster ERT: “Everything is lost. The disaster is biblical.”

According to the broadcaster, at least 37 people have been taken to hospital and some are still missing.

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Bad weather has hit parts of Greece for about a week, but particularly heavy rain overnight caused the sudden flooding, for which locals said they were unprepared.

The force of the water moved vehicles, damaged walls and roofing, and left many homeless as their homes flooded to a life-threatening level.

By November 16, Greece’s fire service said it had received over 600 calls for help and dispatched almost 200 firefighters in 55 vehicles to the towns, which have a combined population in the tens of thousands.

Stavros Fotiou, the deputy mayor of Nea Peramos, told ERT: “The water came down the mountain, millions of tones.”

“Our roads are completely destroyed… 1,000 homes have been flooded, that’s a third of the town,” he added.

The region’s deputy governor, Yiannis Vassileiou, told ERT that emergency services had been prepared for poor weather, but then “the Niagara Falls came down and could not be stopped”.

Alexis Tsipras said that declaring a period of national mourning was “the least we can do”.

The prime minister also vowed to provide aid to the victims and ensure they were housed safely.

All Credit Repair Agencies Aren’t Created Equal

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All Credit Repair Agencies Aren’t Created Equal

Recognizing the real difference between price and worth is very important because looking for the help of any company in the credit improvement market is more often than not a clear case of, “You get what you pay for.” The following lines make clear the 4 types of credit repair companies that make up the market and what to expect from each.

Credit Repair Agency Type 1

The very first type of credit repair agency is usually a one-person show run out of a home office. Generally, this type of firm promotes significantly lower rates for their solution and will typically have incredible service promises to finish it off. It’s not unusual for this type of credit repair firm to be a complete rip-off and grab the customers’ money without offering any support whatsoever. Furthermore, if you’re coping with acompany that falls into this type, you’re blessed if the only thing you suffer a loss of is your cash and not your identification in the process. In this point in time, id theft is taking place on really dangerous levels.

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Credit Repair Agency Type 2

The 2nd type of credit repair agency generally seems to be legitimate. They’ll have an actual office but similar to credit repair agency type 1; they merely use the same standard challenge correspondence. While usually not intending to operate against the law, conformity issues are usually ignored. The largest distinction between credit repair agency type one and Two is that the second generally utilizes a relatively inexpensive software application which allows it to make volume and handle customers on a much larger scale.

Credit Repair Agency Type 3

Not only is the 3rd type of credit repair agency usually certified with the laws and regulations governing credit repair companies, but it’s also amply trained in the U.S. Code used to challenge unfavorable credit things on the customers’ credit report. Making use of more than just regular correspondence, for instance, table meetings, such type of company can be a lot more useful than the first two above. As this type of credit repair agency has such a great knowledge of the U.S. Code associated with consumer credit, it’s well-known that this type of firm offers custom credit fix efforts to its customers, and that’s a good sign when it comes to finding the right type.

Credit Repair Agency Type 4

The 4th type of credit agency is very much like the 3rd type in that it’s usually certified with federal legislation, quite well experienced in the U.S. Code necessary to work in the credit restoration market and frequently also offers to perform customized claim efforts for its customers. The most significant contrast between credit score restoration company type three and four is that credit repair agency type four has legal professionals in staff members or is contracted with a law company. Credit repair professional type four will also set you back more than the other 3 agency types but will more often than not be more effective.

Infinite Power: The Benefits Of Using Solar Hot Water In Your Home

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Infinite Power: The Benefits Of Using Solar Hot Water In Your Home

The sun is an important source of solar energy which provides us with numerous benefits. All of us utilize sunlight to produce vitamin D at the same time, animals and plants depend on the sun for their everyday lives. Various ways of utilizing the energy of the sun are always created, and presently, solar hot water is one of them.

The solar hot water system is not just a meticulous acquisition for the environment because it has obvious and feasible benefits for you as a homeowner too. Certain studies showed that most homeowners who have purchased this system have been thrilled with their expenditure.

A solar hot water system or solar domestic hot water system can be an economical way to produce hot water for your home. You can utilize it in any weather plus the material used on it to provide energy is the sun which is free. Listed below are the benefits that you can get from installing a solar hot water system in your home.

Energy Efficient

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According to some studies, installing a solar hot water system in your home can lessen your monthly energy bills. And by utilizing the sunshine to heat your water, it helps you reduce the hot water costs in half annually.

This innovative product is much more effective than electric or gas heaters. However, solar hot water systems are typically more expensive to install and purchase compared to the traditional water heating systems. But you can save a fortune in the long period.

The solar energy component is determined as the generated power brought by the system divided by the gas or electrical energy embed into the system. The scope of the solar energy factor is from is from 1.0 to 11.0. Generally, the higher the number, the more it saves energy.

Do not merely depend on the efficiency of the system. Consider also the size and the total cost of the solar hot water system.  

Increase Your Homes Worth

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Most people consider their home as their substantial asset and preserving it appropriately is essential to guarantee its value. The various modification and maintenance of your real estate can improve the way you live and probably increase your home’s market value.

Boosting the worth of your property makes much sense, but what is the excellent approach to doing this? Hardly not all improvement increase the worth of your home to keep up with the cost of doing it all.

One of the improvements that will most likely increase the worth of your home is solar power. Everybody needs electricity in their home, and by installing solar power systems, the citizens will prospect your home positively when it is open for sale.

Solar hot water systems have been here for a long period, and most people used to utilize solar power instead of other forms of energy. Furthermore, setting up solar hot water system will not only increase the value of your home, but it helps you market it faster.

Cuts Water Heating Bills

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The best thing about purchasing a solar hot water system is that it mostly save a lot of money throughout the time. However, it relies upon the quantity of hot water a user utilizes and the worth of the traditional fuels.

You can check out the solar hot water panels in many reputable online stores like GStore because they offer the best products with the highest quality. It cuts down your water heating bills as much as 50%.

If you live in a sunny place, then purchasing a solar hot water system is the best move. The solar hot water panels will take in much sunlight that will turn out to be saving plenty of money on your water heating bills instead of using another form of a water heater.

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In wherever part of the house, all of us utilize plenty of liters of hot water each week. If you are compensating for those liters of water to be warmed, the amount of money and environmental effect might be tremendous.

When you are heating your water for whatever you’ll need them, there are 25% of energy utilized in a typical home and is accountable for 23% of the total greenhouse gas emissions from the energy used.

Therefore, by using the solar hot water system with its renewable source of energy to heat water is an excellent way to minimize your impact on the environment. And by installing a GStore Solar Hot Water can lessen the greenhouse gas emissions by likely up to 1.8 to 2.8 metric ton per year.

To not danger the environment, use to your advantage the energy that is freely given on Earth which is the sun. Opt for a solar hot water system to absorb the heat of the sun and warm your water naturally with no risk on the environment.

Takeaway

Nowadays, heating water is costly and requires a lot of energy. However, utilizing solar hot water system in your home are cost-effective and environmental-friendly to warm the water for all your needs. It utilizes the sun’s heat to generate hot water.

Solar hot water is energy efficient, increases the worth of your home, cuts water heating bills, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions which can improve your lifestyle and your home.

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