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To understand how Russian President Vladimir Putin may get his way in Ukraine without having to continue the war there, watch its neighbor, Moldova.
Moldova has had a Russian-controlled frozen conflict zone since 1992. Like Ukraine, it has a torn identity, with even the Romanian-speaking majority divided on whether to consider themselves Romanian or Moldovan. And like Ukraine, its political system is corrupt.
Last week, the chief prosecutor in this small agricultural nation had former Prime Minister Vlad Filat marched out of parliament by men in black ski masks. Filat was questioned in connection with a $1 billion bank fraud.
Ever since a preliminary report on the fraud by corporate investigation firm Kroll became public earlier this year, crowds have camped out in the streets to protest the government's apparent failure to prosecute. They're mad about the country's endemic corruption and aren't going to take it anymore.
A sum worth an eighth of the country's gross domestic product appears to have vanished in the fraud. The heist was revealed in November 2014, yet the banks weren't liquidated as the International Monetary Fund has demanded. The cost has fallen on taxpayers in Europe's poorest country.
When the supposed investigation first started, all the bank documents related to the only man named in the Kroll report, Ilan Shor, were loaded into a van to be driven to safekeeping. The van was promptly "stolen" and found burned, together with the evidence. Shor is free (as he happily pointed out at the time, there was no documentary evidence against him) and was just elected mayor of a town near the capital.
It is on Shor's testimony, and (unburned) bank documents he says he has provided to prosecutors, that the allegations against Filat are based. Shor says Filat blackmailed him into paying $260 million in bribes, and that it was to generate this cash that Shor produced a carousel of loans paid off by other unsecured loans from a trio of colluding banks. Even if true -- and Filat denies the charges -- that leaves an additional three-quarters of a billion dollars unaccounted for.
The crowd of protesters, organized by a group called Dignity and Truth, supports integration with the European Union, as do most Moldovans. But unlike in Ukraine's two pro-democracy revolutions, and the 2009 "Twitter revolution" that brought Filat to power in Moldova, the government under attack is now pro-European, not pro-Russian or communist. If the protests produced new elections tomorrow, pro-Russian parties would very probably win.
If Ukraine continues to fail in dealing with corruption, and its current government is discredited, the same is likely to happen there: Pro-European parties would be thrown out and others even less committed to EU integration would take power. Whether those are from the far right or are more friendly to Russia, it would suit Putin's purposes by damaging Ukraine's prospects of binding itself to Europe.
The problem for Dignity and Truth is that reforms aimed at ending corruption are in the interests of neither the businessmen who run Moldova's pro-European parties nor the pro-Russian alternatives. And there is no viable political force representing clean government to take over.
Filat made money from political power. But he also oversaw Moldova's signature of a trade and association pact with the EU, as well as a deal for Moldovans to travel visa-free in Europe. This is why all of the fury of the pro-Russian parties, which have been holding their own smaller, but more aggressive protests, has been focused on destroying him.
Moldova's richest oligarch, Vladimir Plahotniuc, commands the second party in the ruling coalition, and his ministers and appointees control the country's justice system, so the investigation into Filat has gone forward with Plahotniuc's assent. He has resigned his seat in parliament to appease popular anger, but that doesn't mean he has necessarily lost his grip on the country's institutions, that democracy will suddenly flower or that corruption will be rooted out.
Moldova has been fundamentally corrupted by its leaders and a fire hose of Russian money. According to Kroll's report, the seed money for the bank fraud came from banks in Russia. And last year, a report by a nonprofit group forced prosecutors to start investigating an operation that allegedly laundered as much as $20 billion from 19 Russian banks, from 2010 to 2014. That's more than twice Moldova's annual GDP.
Moldova has seen its currency devalued by 25 percent since late last year. It is under a Russian trade embargo, its coffers are empty, and the reforms it is being asked to implement by the IMF and the EU involve sharply raising utility bills and reducing state spending. This is a recipe for the collapse of a discredited government.
The ruling coalition may well limp on until spring, because by law no snap election can be held until then. If that happens, even the optimists among Western diplomats think the pro-Russian parties would win. They would likely perpetuate Moldova's systemic corruption, though with a changed cast of beneficiaries.
Leaders of the pro-Russian parties also say they would seek to revoke Moldova's agreement with the EU, join Putin's alternative Eurasian Union and turn to the Kremlin for financing instead of the IMF. That might not suit most Moldovans, and more of the young and talented would leave. For Russia's leaders, however, it would mean success.
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For 2019, revenues are expected to continue to grow as M7 Group completed the acquisition of UPC's satellite TV operations in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Romania in May. This is expected to lead to Czech Republic/Slovakia becoming the largest revenue source, ahead of the Netherlands.
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Restaurant manager
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Location Nepean, ON
Salary $20.23 / hour
Vacancies2 Vacancies
Employment groups: Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Apprentices
Terms of employment Permanent, Full time 40 hours / week
Start date As soon as possible
Benefits: Bonus, Medical benefits, Group insurance benefits
Employment conditions: Evening, Flexible hours
Employer covers the relocation costs
Job requirements
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
2 years to less than 3 years
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5-10 people, Staff in various areas of responsibility
Security and Safety
Driver's validity license check
Transportation/Travel Information
Valid driver's license, Public transportation is available
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Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Standing for extended periods, Overtime required
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Urban area, Willing to relocate, Relocation costs covered by employer
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Flexibility, Excellent oral communication, Reliability, Organized, Dependability, Excellent written communication, Accurate, Client focus, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player
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Conduct performance reviews, Enforce provincial/territorial liquor legislation and regulations, Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms, Cost products and services, Organize and maintain inventory
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$100,001 – $500,000
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MS Word, MS Office, Accounting software, Electronic cash register, Point of sale system, Spreadsheet
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About: Professional pianist with many years of experience in live performance and teaching. I studied Classical Music and I graduated in Piano at the Conservatory of Perugia (Italy). I also studied jazz and over the years I have played in jazz big bands, jazz ensembles such as trios, quartets and quintets.
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Negativity Outweighs Positivity but How Much Positivity Is Actually Needed to Equalize the Two?
Walking out of a Starbucks in my suburban hometown, my hands were full carrying the Coffee & Frappuccino. The door opened up from someone walking in (with perfect timing I might add). They walked in first, but strangely, they didn't hold the door open, I tried to do the stop the door trick with my foot. I managed it okay, but man, I was pissed.
My thoughts raced, "what did I do to deserve that? Did that person dislike me or even know me? What a jerk, how inconsiderate!" This simple everyday encounter bothered me quite frankly for the rest of the day. I became infected with negativity; my own reaction to this incident soured my mood and negatively affected my interactions with others.
That's the power of a negative interaction! If this incident was different and the unknown person had held the door, the "thank you" would have followed and it would have felt good. However, in a matter of a few minutes, that positive feeling would have worn off.
Negative interactions carry much more weight than positive experiences. That's one reason why it is easier to criticize than it is to compliment.
"Compliment people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses." – Joyce Meyer
So, how much positivity is actually needed to offset the negative?
Dr. John Gottman's research examined successful and unsuccessful marriages. He completed over twelve longitudinal studies and examined 3,000 couples, even following one couple for over 20 years. He eventually predicted marriages which would end in divorce with over 90% accuracy.
The ratio for positive to negative interactions for successful marriages was 5:1. Five positive experiences were needed for every one negative experience. Keep in mind this ratio was from our most sacred relationships, the one's that we have invested in the most. On the other hand, unsuccessful couples had a 0.8 – 1 positive to negative ratio for experiences.
Negative experiences simply carry greater weight than positive experiences. It's why we remember the bad more than the good. A put-down of a spouse in front of others is much more hurtful than the warm feeling of a "nice shirt honey" compliment. The bad outweighs the good, and it takes much more effort to correct a hurt.
If we are not positive with others in a 5:1 ratio, then a strange boomerang effect takes place in which we then become negative with ourselves. We give away what we possess in our mood, and if we give away our own negativity, then the negative spiral of negativity take place.
"If you want light to come into your life, you need to stand where it is shining." – Guy Finley
The simplest way to become positive with ourselves is to be positive to others. If we are able to adopt the 5:1 principle with others, then we help ourselves as well as others. No one can help someone else without also helping themselves. Positivity must be deliberate. Set a goal to provide five positive comments, feedback, or interactions to every one negative encounter.
How do you make sure to positively impact others day? Let us know in the comments below!
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3 Simple Hacks That Can Recharge Your Willpower and Help You Perform Better at Work
How many times did you wake up feeling like you could conquer the world? You set ambitious goals for the day, you put on your best attire and walked out the door with a big smile on your face but eventually, life took over. Traffic, emails, work, family, and everything else you have around slowly but steadily started to drain your energy and made you feel exhausted.
You run out of battery, and the only solution that seemed viable was to rely on more caffeine. When that stopped working, all the temptations around you started to look much more appealing, and that sense of drive and commitment you had before slowly faded away. This is you running out of willpower.
Willpower: what is it? Why is it limited?
The American Psychology Association describes willpower as "the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals." In the book "The Willpower Instinct", Dr. Kelly McGonigal, explains how every person's willpower is limited, and slowly depletes throughout the day. The more "willpower challenges" you face, the quicker your reserve drains. Dr. McGonigal divided the different types of willpower challenges you might encounter in three categories:
- I will: We face this type of challenge whenever we should do something, but we simply don't feel like getting it done right now.
- I won't: We face this challenge when we try to resist temptation, or we try to keep cool in stressful situations.
- I want: This is a particular type of challenge where we keep track of our long term goals, dreams, and desires. In this instance, we feel like we should take action right now to come one step closer to the goal.
It's easy to recognize it when you face a willpower challenge because you literally "feel it in your body." Imagine being really hungry and walking in front of a bakery. The sight and the smell of pastries quickly triggers an "I won't" type of challenge, and it takes a severe amount of effort and energy to walk away.
Every time you manage to win one of those challenges, a little bit of your willpower reserve gets used. The more challenges you face daily, the harder it will be to stay true to your goals.
Can you train or recharge your willpower?
A growing body of research suggests that willpower should be considered a muscle. To strengthen it, you should exercise it regularly, but you should not overwork it. Therefore, we shouldn't try to "be good" at all times. Instead, we should learn how to relax and recharge our willpower.
The general advice on how to improve willpower involves sleep, proper nutrition, and regular exercise. This broad and general recommendation is often not downright applicable by most, because it consists of changing various daily habits. Luckily, three very effective hacks have been discovered, that have an immediate effect on our willpower and take just a few minutes to apply.
Here are the 3 ways to refill your willpower reserves:
1. Focused breathing
Breathing, when done correctly, can stimulate the release of calming hormones while reducing the release of stress hormones like cortisol and catecholamines. To make this effective, you should deeply and slowly inhale through the nose for at least five seconds. Fill your belly with air first, then your chest, and when there's no more space for air, still try to do tiny inhalations through the nose.
You should feel a pulling sensation around your neck and trapezius muscles. Once your lungs are full, try to hold the breath for five seconds, then slowly exhale through the mouth for at least five seconds. If you repeat this process ten to twenty times, you should feel dramatically more relaxed. Use this method several times a day, especially when you're experiencing high levels of stress or anxiety.
2. Reward yourself when you accomplish a micro goal
According to a recent study, frequent instant rewards can boost motivation, and therefore, willpower. Creating your own reward system can help you to accomplish your to-do list, and also resist temptations. Since every individual has different tastes, you should come up with creative ideas about the small and frequent rewards you will give yourself upon winning any willpower challenge.
You can see this hack in practice in Apps like the popular Duolinguo, where after completing each lesson you get presented with a chance to open a treasure chest. This rewarding system seems to keep the users much more likely to keep learning new lessons.
3. Taking cold showers
Your body has an autonomic response to cold water. Getting into a cold shower is a difficult (but minor) willpower challenge on its own. As I previously mentioned, winning a willpower challenge strengthens your willpower muscle. Having a morning cold shower, on top of having multiple health benefits, will set you up for a positive winning streak of further challenges.
High performance is the sum of many small habits. Successful people don't have an unlimited reserve of willpower, but they do have a set of daily rituals that made them succeed. These three hacks are some of the most effective techniques to develop willpower, but some of them may not fit every individual. You should try to find the perfect mix of daily practices that best fits your lifestyle and likes, so that you can strengthen your willpower muscle and perform better at work.
3 Inspiring Lessons We Can Learn From Jim Carrey About the Law of Attraction
You've more than likely heard of Jim Carrey before. Over the years, he has starred in many popular films including The Truman Show, The Mask, and Bruce Almighty (just to name a few.)
But his personality goes a lot deeper than just his comedic persona and movie star charisma. In fact, Jim Carrey is probably one of the most philosophical individuals on the planet!
Although he isn't in the spotlight as much anymore, throughout the years, he has credited his success and fortunes by applying the Law of attraction into his life. What's even more inspiring is that Jim Carrey, like you and I, came from humble beginnings. No silver spoon or easy ticket. In fact, his family was very poor throughout his childhood. So what made him so successful in attracting such an extravagant and self-fulfilling life?
Here are 3 lessons you can learn from Jim Carrey when it comes to manifesting your dreams into a reality:
1. You Have To Take Action
"You can't just visualize then go eat a sandwich", Jim Carrey says. It goes without saying that the law of attraction does require action. You cannot simply rely on visualizing and expect to see results, especially when it comes to manifesting desires that other people would like to achieve also. E.g. Careers, scholarships, competitions, anything that involves another individual.
Visualization and positive thinking are crucial when it comes to using the law of attraction, but you have to meet the universe halfway with the steps you take as well. We are physical beings that require physical steps to get physical results. The real key is to make daily plans/goals in order to get you closer towards achieving your desires. So after that sandwich, make sure start taking action toward your dreams!
This could be working on your hobbies or passion, applying for that dream job or studying to get better grades. As long as you are moving toward your goals then there's no reason why it can't happen. So get out there and kick some butt.
2. Double Down On What You Love
"My father could have been a great comedian but he didn't believe that that was possible for him, and so he made a conservative choice. Instead, he got a safe job as an accountant and when I was 12 years old he was let go from that safe job, and our family had to do whatever we could to survive. I learned many great lessons from my father. Not the least of which was that: You can fail at what you don't want. So you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
If this story of Jim Carrey's father doesn't pull on your heartstrings and inspire you at the same time, nothing else will! This is such an undeniable life lesson that everyone needs to learn. A lesson to take risks, push comfort zones and go all-in on what you love doing. So if your dreams, hobbies or goals seem far fetched to the majority, then you are already beating the other 99%.
Be that 1% that's willing to dream big and rise above the norm. Unfortunately, in today's society, our ancestral instincts still rule our everyday life. Fear is one of them and controls the majority of our population. It's scary to push comfort zones and try something new, the thought of failure is often paralyzing to many. But my question to you is, will you look back one day and regret the chances you didn't take?
3. Keep Your Eye On The Prize
"As far as I can tell, it's just about letting the universe know what you want and working toward it, while letting go of how it comes to pass." Holding onto every little detail when it comes to manifesting, can conjure up more harm than good. The reason is that the universe will deliver in ways you might not expect.
If you are too busy wondering when your desires will manifest, comparing yourself to others, or ignoring every sign that doesn't look like your detailed plan you've written down, then you may be missing out on opportunities that are right in front of you! Your visualizations don't have to be perfect, in fact, it's better to just let go altogether and focus on the result itself rather than dwelling on every little detail. This doesn't mean to simply forget about what you want but instead having the confidence it will happen in time.
An example of this is when Jim Carrey wrote himself a check for 30 million dollars. The only detail he knew was that he would earn it through his acting career, and he did indeed achieve this goal! So make sure to tell the universe what you want, but try not to hold onto every little detail!
Jim Carrey is just another person like you and me, with his own personal ups and downs in his road to success. He is someone to look up to when applying the law of attraction in your life too. It doesn't matter if your goals or desires are different because the core foundation will always stay the same. You can and will do this if you think, feel and act as if it will happen!
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