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In celebration of the 153rd anniversary of the founding of the company, Bacardí today announced a bold new packaging design for their principal rum expressions, influenced by the art deco movement, reflecting the brand's unique heritage.
The new bottles, designed with deliberation from some of the world's leading bartenders, have been updated and improved to ensure they are well balanced in order to produce the perfect pour. Taller, slimmer and more cylindrical, the new bottles feature bold shoulders reminiscent of vessels from a bygone era.
They are also packed with finely crafted touches. The iconic Bacardí bat logo, representing good fortune, good health and family unity, was inspired by hand-drawn Bacardi bat designs from the early 1900s. It crowns a label of hand-cut fonts inspired by those adorning the Art Deco El Edificio Bacardí, the brand's former sales office and iconic bar in Havana, Cuba.
The bottles contain an imprint of the year 1862, and the lower label prominently declares the company was established in 1862 in Santiago de Cuba.
Each new bottle from the portfolio of light and dark rums also features its own unique printers ornament, a brief story from the Bacardi family's history and a simple taste description and drinks serve on the back. In addition, all paper labels are made from recycled cane fiber, a by-product of rum making.
More than 150 years of heritage and awards adorn the pack: the Royal Spanish coat of arms awarded for quality in 1888, a selection of medals won since 1862 (Bacardí rum is the most awarded spirit in the world) and the signature of Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, the founder of the company. To this day, the Bacardí company remains family owned, a rarity in the spirits business.
Dmitry Ivanov, Chief Marketing Officer of Bacardi and President of Bacardi Global Brands, says, "Our goal with the new pack design was to cement the extraordinary Bacardí heritage into the hearts and minds of today's consumer by connecting it with the human passion, untameable spirit and fine craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. It looks contemporary, but with a strong heritage feel, and we look forward to seeing it in bars and in the hands of consumers around the world."
The re-designed presentation of the portfolio of Bacardí rums has been through several creative processes with painstaking research into The Bacardi Archive. Its launch today, on the brand's 'Founder's Day,' which marks the birth of the family-run business, is accompanied by a film that brings to life the meticulous production process and relentless passion behind the making of Bacardí rum. The movie features Bacardí Maestro de Ron Juan Piñera, well-known New York bartender Steve Schneider and is soundtracked by DJ/Producer Hudson Mohawke.
Due to the exile from Cuba, Bacardí rum is currently produced in various other locations, mainly in Puerto Rico and Mexico, with the same methods first pioneered by founder Don Facundo Bacardí Massó, using the special Bacardi yeast, lightly charred American white oak barrels and a secret combination of charcoals to filter the rum. The unique flavor profile of Bacardí rum has remained unchanged since 1862, and this special craftsmanship and history is celebrated in the new bottle design.
The new pack launches in the United Kingdom today, becomes available across some European markets from early March, then the remainder of global markets from April onwards.


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A classic example of the Mid-century modern aesthetic, 4140 39th Avenue is a stylish and sophisticated two-level, 4 bedroom, 4 bath, solar-powered retreat. This extensively upgraded home features an open floor plan, sweeping 3-bridge views, a lush and level garden, a master suite with a luxuriously renovated bath, renovated kitchen, fireplaces in each of the two living rooms, a private tiki garden, a hot tub patio with views of Mt. Tamalpais and an attached bonus space with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom*, all on just over a half-acre of land.
Located up a private drive in the Redwood Heights neighborhood of Oakland, this inviting, spacious and centrally located home is just the sanctuary you need to help let go of the day and enjoy the moment.
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Popular with young families and stable, long-term property owners, Oakland's scenic neighborhood of Redwood Heights brings together the best aspects of a suburban bedroom community with the convenience and variety of a major metropolitan area.
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Bordered by Highway 13 and Interstate 580, just above Mills College and the Laurel District, home to Holy Names University, Redwood Heights is central to the best of the Bay Area.
At the turn of the 19th century, what is now called Redwood Heights was merely a handful of homesteads surrounded by vegetable gardens, lush hillsides, family dairies, and grazing livestock. After the Great Earthquake of 1906, refugees from San Francisco flocked to the area, and by 1910 Redwood Heights and The Laurel (down the hill) boasted sidewalks and streetlights. By 1920, the Key Route Rail-car system connected the area to downtown and established Hopkins Street (now MacArthur Blvd.) as a bustling thoroughfare.
As Oakland's industries grew, so did the need for housing, and spectacular incentives were offered to stimulate home building. The district continued to grow through the Depression, and by the time the country was at war, there were two new movie theatres, Laurel and The Hopkins, where locals could see the latest newsreels. While the businesses and organizations operating within its walls have changed over the years, the facade of The Hopkins Theatre building (3525 MacArthur) is still recognizable today
The post-war period brought another housing boom to the neighborhood, and area businesses flourished. Many of the storefronts lining MacArthur Blvd. were built in the 40s and 50s, evidenced by their simple lines and lack of architectural embellishments.
In 2006, Golden Associates created the Laurel District Gateway to define the "Laurel Commercial District". Components include signs bridging MacArthur Boulevard proclaiming "Laurel" in the Arts and Crafts style and a laurel leaf motif. Other components that carry the theme into the district include grates, fencing for small trees, and trash barrels.
In 2011, the East Bay Express included the Laurel District in their Best of the East Bay picks, naming it the "Best Completely Re-Imagined Neighborhood" and citing the local shops, dining options, weekly farmers' market, and annual street fair as highlights.
Bart stop: Fruitvale Station is the closest stop, however, you'll have to take another bus to reach the neighborhood (see actransit.org)
Bus lines: 54, 14, 805, NL, NX, NX2, NXC, 57 (AC-Transit)
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High St and MacArthur, On the west side of MacArthur north of High St. – in front of 4247 MacArthur.
Fruitvale & Montana, Just north of Park and Ride lot on Montana by Flagg.
- Laurel Street Fair - video Annual outdoor family-friendly fair featuring live music and local vendors.
- Annual Oaktober Fest - On September 30th, the Dimond District hosts this one-of-a-kind Fall Festival (combining Oktoberfest with Oakland), welcoming thousands of craft beer vendors, food, entertainment (including a kid zone), arts, and ecology.
- Laurel Evening Market - Takes place every third Thursday of the month.
- National Night Out - Block parties held by many streets in the neighborhood.
- Laurel Lunar New Year Lion Dancing
- Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival
- 4505 Burgers & BBQ - New!!! Excellent outdoor seating with a kiddo play area.
- Cafe Umami - Serving very fresh, Asian-influenced grain bowls, breakfast bites & coffee in petite digs.
- Grand Lake Kitchen - New to the Dimond District! Great Brunch! Full bar.
- Degrees Plato - locally owned bottle shop, taproom and kitchen with a family-friendly gathering space.
- Sequoia Diner - serving breakfast and lunch; all items made in house and from scratch
- Peet's Coffee & Tea - In the Dimond and New! to Lincoln Square on Redwood Rd.
- Phnom Penh House - Cambodian cuisine; some of the best Cambodian food in Oakland since 1986
- Cafe Santana Roasting Company - Fresh cups of coffee with the beans roasted on-site and breakfast and lunch offering; main location for this local coffee roasting company
- Communitē Table - seasonal American comfort food
- Everett and Jones Barbeque - one of the top Southern BBQ restaurants, in the Bay Area and nationally
- Miliki Restaurant - West African (Nigerian) cuisine and a full bar; live music 3 nights each month.
- Fist of Flour Pizza Doughjo
- Fountain Garden Seafood Restaurant
- Gerardo's Taqueria - two words: super burrito
- Razzo's Pizza & Salads
- World Ground Cafe
- Giant Burgers
- Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Louisiana Fried Chicken
- Lucky Donuts
- Acme House of Music - independent music shop offering quality new and used instruments, recording and PA gear, repairs, music classes, and private music lessons for children and adults
- Asana Yoga
- Bank of America
- Beast Oakland - specializing in custom Oakland apparel
- Body Mechanix
- CitiBank
- Creative African Braids
- Komodo Toys
- Laurel Ace Hardware
- Laurel Cyclery - bicycle repair shop and retail store
- Laurel Lounge Oakland Acupuncture Project Oakland Institute - independent policy think tank dedicated to bringing fresh ideas and bold action to pressing social, economic, and environmental issues
- Peter's Kettle Corn
- Planet Fitness - fitness center; open 24/7
- Zhi Dao Guan, The Taoist Center
- Leona Heights Park (7 min , 3 min *) - Lush, steep trail that follows the creek.
- Avenue Terrace Playground (4 min , 2 min *) - Know to many in the neighborhood as "Jordan Park", is geared toward younger children.
- Dimond Park (13 min , 6 min *) - Multiple playgrounds, swimming pool, basketball court, tennis courts, open fields, follows the creek.
- Dimond Canyon Park (20 min , 9 min *) - Lush trail that follows Sausel Creek. Connects to Joaquin Miller Park via the Palos Calorados Trail.
- Joaquin Miller Park (45 min , 12 min *) - Trails, creek, redwoods, open fields, dog parks, stunning views of The Bay.
- Redwood Regional Park (39 min , 13 min to the main entrance & steam trail, and 34 min , 6 min to Skyline entrance at the Serpentine Prairie*) - Beautiful Redwood groves, streams, trails, paved flat path, camping.
- Roberts Regional Recreation Center (45 min , 9 min ) - Trails through redwoods, swimming pool, large playground, ball field, volleyball court.
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As a culturist, I believe we must put the mosques of the Muslims who prayed publicly, after the ban in France, on the EU list of terrorist organizations. The ban was put in place to maintain the secular nature of the French public. Their defiance was an attempt to make the public sphere religious: i.e. Islamic. The terrorist defiance to which I refer happened on September 16th, 2011. But it is not too late: we need a symbolic act and that one will work.
The relevance of the 'culturist' designation in my proposal is that it affirms that Islam and the West (not to mention the rest of the non-Muslim world) have been at war for over a millennium. History has not ended; in 732 Charles Martel turned back the Muslim attempt to take over France (as they had done in Spain), but the Muslims have now returned with a demographic strategy, based on our weakness: the adoption of multiculturalism – the opposite of culturism.
As per the EU terrorism list criterion, these public prayers were "carried out with the aim of seriously intimidating a population" and "destroying the fundamental political, constitutional, economic or social structures." Violence can include a show of force. Nuclear deterrence provides evidence for this claim. One need not use such a bomb to cause fear in adversaries; the mere possession of it is enough. The Muslim displays of numbers work to the same effect; they say, "we occupy our streets and there is nothing you can or will do about it."
A recent author asked, "If anti-gay marriage Catholics can pray in public in France, why can't Muslims?" After all, he noted, the ban on Muslim prayer was done to confirm France's secular nature. We do not ban Catholic prayer because Catholicism is a western religion; it is not at war with the West. As a culturist, I partially wish to put the publicly praying Muslims' mosques on the terrorist list specifically to challenge that multicultural view that western nations, such as France, are just neutral, 'secular' spaces with no particular history; we are Christendom.
We must put the mosques of those who defied the ban against public prayer on the EU terrorist organization list because it affirms that we're not globalists who believe in open borders in a conflict-free, competition-free world where people don't take geo-political sides. We are not multiculturalists who believe that the West is just as Islamic as Christian; we are western culturists who believe in protecting the West. If do not affirm these basic facts, we will lose the war on terror, which is just the Muslims' means towards a larger goal: making Europe Islamic.
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What Is Yoga? In today's world, there are hundreds of styles of yoga. There are types and styles and substyles even cross overs. However, there are major types of yoga that all the other varieties stem from. The word yoga is Sanskrit for union or unite. There are many ways to practice yoga however most […]Continue reading
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Lookout Mountain Caverns
Lookout Mountain Caverns (Lookout Mountain Cave) is the second longest known cave in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Its mapped length of 2.481 miles (3.993 kilometers) places it at 361st on the United States Long Caves List.
Lookout Mountain Cave was owned by Robert Cravens during the Civil War. He contracted with the Tennessee Military and Financial Board to deliver saltpeter to the Confederate government. On June 1, 1862 he rented the cave to the Confederate Nitre and Mining Bureau, who operated the cave until 1863 when Federal forces occupied Chattanooga. At one point the saltpeter mining operation was attacked by Federal forces: "Morale suffered after forces under General Ornsby Mitchell shelled the cave on June 7, 1863." Clearly, the cave was still in Confederate hands on that date. (See Matthews, 2007)
Although Lookout Mountain Caverns has not been open to tourists for quite some time, the management of Ruby Falls did allow researchers to take the elevator (the shaft excavated in 1928-1929) down to Lookout Mountain Caverns by prior arrangement. This access resulted in the discovery of new passages since Barr's description was published in 1961. It also resulted in the discovery of prehistoric bones dating back to the last Ice Age (Pleistocene). Many old names and dates in this cave are of great interest to historians. The map of the cave in Barr's book indicates the existence of "Andy Jackson's Signature." Unfortunately, in 2005 the State of Tennessee's elevator inspectors required the Ruby Falls operators to seal the portion of the elevator shaft below Ruby Falls and the cave became totally inaccessible as of 2006.
Barr's 1961 discussion of the cave says that the cave was intersected by a railway tunnel, and thus the cave accumulated soot that led to its closing to tourists. He says that "exploring of the cave is unpleasant because of the necessity of wading, crawling, climbing, and becoming covered with soot, which coats all the upward-facing surfaces." He says the soot extends well over a mile into the cave.
Barr, Jr., Thomas C. (1961), Caves of Tennessee, State of Tennessee, Department of Conservation and Commerce, Division of Geology, Bulletin 64, pp. 249–250.
"Caves of Chattanooga" by Larry E. Matthews, 2007, Published by the National Speleological Society, ISBN 978-1-879961-27-2, Chapter 1 - Lookout Mountain Cave, pages 13–30.


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Fury ThingsLeave Winter Behind
There really couldn't be a better week than this one for Fury Things' "Leave Winter Behind" to be our Track of the Day. As temperatures dip below -15 degrees (plus windchill), we find ourselves in a similar mindset to this song. As it hums with melancholy, it provides some level of hope, too, that maybe soon, this frozen world will thaw. Listen below!
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Our Father – He is ours and symbolizes the new covenant.
Who art in Heaven – He lives etarnally in Heaven, the ultimate reward.
Hallowed be thy name. – He is holy as is his name.
Thy kingdom come – When heaven's goodness comes here to Earth.
Thy will be done – Your work will be done because Earth will be all good.
On Earth as it is in Heaven. – Earth will be like Heaven, meaning it will be pure eventually when Heaven's purity comes to Earth,
Give us this day our daily bread – Provide for us.
And forgive us our tresspasses – Forgive us of our sins.
As we forgive those who tresspass against us. – Just like how we forgive others who have sinned against us. You have to forgive to be forgiven.
And lead us not into temptation – Don't let us be tempted by the devil into commiting sin.
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text: Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Name Baby 'North West': Hollywood's Best Twitter Jokes 10:44 PM PDT 6/20/2013 by THR staff FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Getty Images Kanye Kim Kardashian - P 2013 "I lost my office pool. I had Ratings Spike Kardashian-West," Jason Biggs jokes, while "Modern Family's" Steve Levitan quips: "What a ridiculous name, said Wayne Dwop." The name of Kim Kardashian's and Kanye West's baby has been revealed. TMZ reported Thursday the couple has chosen to name their baby daughter North -- as in North West. The website cited the birth certificate from L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai hospital, where the baby was delivered Saturday. PHOTOS: Whoa, Baby: Hollywood's Most Memorable Newborn Announcements E! News cited sources who confirmed the baby's name, reporting that the baby has no middle name and that the new parents plan to call her "Nori" for short. The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to Kardashian's and West's reps for confirmation. VIDEO: Letterman Says Kardashian Baby Should Be Launched Into Space Meanwhile, reaction online was instant to the cardinal direction-heavy name. Not long after news of the name hit the Web, "North West" became a trending topic on Twitter, with many cracking jokes about the unique moniker. F---, I lost my office pool. I had Ratings Spike Kardashian-West. — Jason Biggs (@JasonBiggs) June 21, 2013 "North West?" What a ridiculous name, said Wayne Dwop — Steve Levitan (@SteveLevitan) June 21, 2013 Now that they named their kid North West Kim and Kanye have to move to Boise — Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) June 21, 2013 Damn, I had I-95 in the office pool... #North #West — Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) June 21, 2013 I'm going to name my 1st born South East so it will become mortal enemies with North West — Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) June 21, 2013 movie buffs will know how this relates to #kimye pic.twitter.com/D4l2XvDS7I — BET (@BET) June 21, 2013 game 7.... north west.... instagram thinking it's vine.... what is going on?!?!?!?! — Matt Prokop (@mattpro13) June 21, 2013 Then North West became someone's name and I died — Kat Dennings (@OfficialKat) June 21, 2013 Gotta Love the creativity of Kanye & Kim K. Living in Seattle we love the North West! Riley needs a baby friend... Come visit anytime! — Jason Mesnick (@jason_mesnick) June 21, 2013 If ever you don't like your name... just think abut North West. — Anthony Padilla (@smoshanthony) June 21, 2013 Which defunct airline makes a better name: North West, or America West? -H — Go Fug Yourself (@fuggirls) June 21, 2013 Do u like it? RT @geekgirl11: is it true? Did @KimKardashian really name her baby girl North West?? #babyk #kimye — Giuliana Rancic (@GiulianaRancic) June 21, 2013 Me: "what will they call that baby for short?" @kylemartino: "NO." #NorthWest #No — Eva Amurri Martino (@4EvaMartino) June 21, 2013 Kim and Kanye named their baby North West. It's one of the few things in Kim's life that hasn't gone south. #sorryshesprobablyverynice — Grace Helbig (@gracehelbig) June 21, 2013 I don't know how proud I am to be from the Northwest now that the Ksquared baby has been named. — Catherine Giudici (@clmgiudici) June 21, 2013 Omg the baby's name is North? North West? Poor baby. I love Kim. No offense but poor poor baby. Smh. — Stacy Francis (@stacyfrancis) June 21, 2013 FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME THR staff firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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Is criticism of impact measurement fair?
In this piece for Civil Society, Genevieve Maitland Hudson asks the question: Might impact measurement deserve the criticisms levelled at it?
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"Based on available data though, it looks like its critics are right, impact measurement isn't living up to its hype."
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Genevieve Maitland Hudson is head of evaluation and impact assessment at The Power to Change.
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Why measure impact? Six reasons for all changemakers, by Alan Pierce
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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Josh Collmenter got a much-needed bounce-back performance Wednesday night as the D-Backs won their second straight against the lowly Houston Astros at the woefully underattended Chase Field.
Collmenter had been downright awful in previous two starts, giving up 11 runs in just six innings. But in the D-Backs' 6-3 win Wednesday, the 25-year-old threw seven strong innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five. His record stands at 7-7 on the season, and he owns a respectable 3.51 earned-run average.
With the win, the D-Backs moved back into first place in the National League West because the San Francisco Giants were beaten 9-2 by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The D-Backs own a half-game lead on the Giants and are one game up on them in the loss column with 45 games left to play in the season. The D-Backs and Giants will meet six more times, in September, including three games at Chase Field on the final weekend of the season.
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The D-Backs never trailed in Wednesday's game, as shortstop Willie Bloomquist led off the game with his fourth home run of the season. In the inning, Arizona tacked on two more runs off Astros starting pitcher Henry Sosa, who was making his major-league debut, to make it 3-0. After that, the D-Backs never looked back, adding insurance runs in the fifth, seventh, and eighth innings. Reliever David Hernandez closed out the game for this 10th save of the season, as the usual closer, J.J. Putz, had the night off.
The other notable statistic of the evening was the attendance at Chase Field: 18,628. And Monday and Tuesday's attendance figures weren't much better. Pretty sad for a first-place team.
Tonight, the two teams close out the four-game series with the D-Backs trying to take three of four. The D-Backs will send Joe Saunders (8-9, 3.61) to the mound to face the Astros' Brett Myers (3-12, 4.76). First pitch is 6:40 p.m. TV: Fox Sports Net. Radio: KTAR 620 AM. More info: www.dbacks.com.


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Located in the northern area of Columbus, Ohio, Vantage Drive runs parallel to Route 23, or Columbus Sandusky Road. This street is near Ohio State University, downtown Columbus and the Worthington business district. Vantage Drive is home to four hotels, all of which are convenient to the city's nearby attractions.
Days Inn and Suites Columbus
Positioned near the intersection of Vantage Drive and Dimension Drive, the Days Inn and Suites Columbus is adjacent to the Marcus Theater. All standard units feature free wireless Internet access, while suites have amenities like wet bars and flat-screen televisions. The Days Inn is also home to a fitness center, and guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Restaurants like Bob Evans and El Acapulco are within walking distance of the hotel. The Days Inn is convenient to the local business district, and the Murfield Village Golf Club is approximately 8 miles away.
Courtyard Columbus Worthington
Situated close to the end of Vantage Drive, the Courtyard Columbus Worthington offers standard rooms and suites. All units include desks with ergonomic chairs and private balconies, while suites have larger living spaces and armchairs with ottomans. The Courtyard has an indoor pool, a communal whirlpool, fitness facilities and a solarium. This hotel is also home to the Courtyard Cafe, which serves breakfast daily. Guests can walk to other nearby eateries, like Bravo and J. Alexander's, or take a short drive to the Columbus Zoo and the Center of Science and Industry Museum.
Hyatt Place Columbus/Worthington
Centrally located on Vantage Drive, Hyatt Place sits near the Worthington business district and the attractions of Columbus. Guest rooms include luxury bedding, granite bathroom accents and sleeper sofas. This hotel provides a free breakfast to guests, and the hotel is also home to the Bakery Cafe, which serves specialty coffee. In addition, the Hyatt Place has a swimming pool, complimentary newspaper delivery and a fitness center. The hotel is within walking distance to the Winking Lizard Tavern and Chipotle. The Chiller Ice Rink is less than two miles away, and the Polaris Fashion Mall is within three miles of the hotel.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Worthington
The Homewood Suites is on Hutchinson Avenue, the street that Vantage Drive becomes at its southern terminus. This all-suite hotel offers fully equipped kitchens, work areas and separate bedrooms. Other amenities include basketball and tennis courts, a swimming pool and a free beverage area. The Homewood Suites serves a complimentary breakfast each morning, as well as a reception with drinks and appetizers in the evening. Other nearby restaurants are the Columbus Fish Market and the Panera Bread Company. The hotel is less than 10 miles from the Ohio Historical Center and the Polaris Amphitheater.
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'We're not dogs!' - Deported mom of five blasts Gov't for abandoning emigrants
Fifty-five-year-old Pam (last name withheld), the lone female among 29 deported migrants who were processed at Harman Barracks after being sent from the United Kingdom on a charter flight to Kingston yesterday, has castigated the Jamaican Government for failing to protect the rights of emigrants.
"The Jamaican authorities don't really care about us when we are in another country like Britain. They don't fight for our rights. They feel once we are tagged as criminals, rightfully so in some cases, we must be treated like dogs. We are human beings and Jamaican first," she said.
Speaking to The Gleaner after walking through the gates to embrace a long-time family friend, who waited more than four hours to see her, she said that having lived in England for 25 years, and being a single mother of five grown children, she had to resort to doing whatever she could to care for her family.
"Even if you committed a minor crime, and you've been there like the whole of your adult life, they show you no mercy. You are just taken away like a piece of meat, and our Government here sides with them. Was there a payment for us, or what?" asked Pam.
She said that the murder of one of her sons placed her on the British Home Office radar and that attempts at becoming regularised were turned down.
"I left my kids and grandkids at home. They just came in and took me out the house with the kids there looking on. They are left traumatised because of this madness. I don't know what will come of them now," she said.
Pam, who declined to disclose the offence for which she was prosecuted, explained that she was taken to a detention centre at 1 a.m. on Wednesday at a remote location before being transferred to a hangar where they boarded a plane for Jamaica.
"My application to stay has not been touched. I was refused, but it is still in the Home Office. I really don't know how the children will manage there without me," she lamented.
The Titan Airways charter flight with the 29 confirmed "serious foreign criminals" on board touched down at Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, after which they were taken under police guard to the processing centre at Harman Barracks.
The criminal convictions of those deported include:
• 4 convicted of a sex offence, including rape
• 6 convicted of violent crime, including grievous bodily harm
• 1 convicted of murder
• 1 convicted of attempted murder.
• 14 convicted of drug offences, including supplying Class A drugs.
• 1 convicted of robbery
• 3 convicted of firearm and weapons offences
• 1 convicted of dangerous driving.
None of the 29 were from the Windrush Generation, those Caribbean nationals who emigrated to the UK from the 1940s to 1970s.
Seven, including a Birmingham father of five, gained a last-minute reprieve, according to British news agencies.
Oswald Dawkins, president of the National Organisation of Deported Migrants, said that his organisation continues to offer support.
"We offer those who have nowhere to go a little stipend when we can, and, of course, a place to put their heads. But it's a very tough thing coming here without family support," Dawkins said.


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Dear Dr. Gray, I'm sure you get many notes from patients. Perhaps it's more important for me to write this than it is for you to read it. The nature of the human body is that not everyone will get a perfect outcome. I tell patients every day that not every pregnant patient will get her dream pregnancy, her dream delivery, or even her dream baby. Not every Cesarean will come back with a tiny invisible scar. Not every infertility patient will go home with a baby. Not every patient who has a hysterectomy for pelvic pain will be pain-free forever. It's my goal though, that each of my patients gets the very best result that she can. If an outcome is less than that, I want to know, in my heart, that God dealt that patient an impossible hand, not that I played her hand wrong. I don't want to have given her less than she could have had because I didn't have enough talent or patience or perseverance of integrity or strength of character. (That's why I still do 98% of my own deliveries, even in this day and age.) For the last twenty years of my life, I have lived with breasts that I couldn't beat to see or to touch. For all that time, my breasts have given me no sensation but pain and embarrassment. In my heart, I know that I lived with that outcome because people I trusted didn't have the talent or the patience or the integrity. The hand that you were dealt with my case was anything but perfect. They sent the wrong implants to the surgery center. You were the one who had to deal with the frustration and the hassle and the delays that are inevitable when we have a systems or equipment "failure." My capsule formation was far worse than we had anticipated. There is very little doubt in my mind that you were tired of my surgery long before it was done. There is even less doubt that you could have saved yourself many moments of time and effort and tedium by cutting a few corners with me. I have every indication that you chose not to do that. The fact that you didn't speaks volumes about the man and the surgeon that you are. Thus far, my recovery has been unexpectedly easy and my outcome has been better than I could have dreamed. I will always appreciate with all my heart that you played my hand with all of yours. More
At only two and a half weeks since my liposuction surgery, I am amazed with my new silhouette. Your vision for the shape of my body has surpassed my every expectation. Even my scars are invisible. In addition to this skill, you have a wonderful demeanor and staff that have put my mind at ease at every step. You have a truly amazing office. You have a truly amazing skill. You have a truly amazing amount of care for your patients. I'm looking forward to recommending you highly to all who ask. More
I wanted to thank you for perfection! Your skills are absolutely amazing and your kindness has been astonishing. You made what you could have been a hard situation so easy and comfortable! Thank you! More
Not sure if you remember me, it's been almost 4 years. You preformed an abdominoplasty and liposuction on me and I know I have thanked you several times, but wanted to again. You literally changed my life in so many ways. I still look great – maintained the same weight and love it. Thank you so much! More


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There has been so much happening lately in the affirmation action and EEO compliance world. Here are some important news items related to the OFCCP and EEOC.
EEO-1 and Vets-4212 Report – The new EEO-1 report is due March 31, 2018 and will include summary compensation data. However, there is a chance the pay component might not be required, depending on what the new EEOC Chair and DOL Secretary decide and are able to change. We will keep you updated about any changes. The new EEO-1 report applies to private companies, including federal contractors and subcontractors, with 100 or more employees. Federal contractors and subcontractors with 50 to 99 employees are not required to submit summary pay data and hours worked, but will continue to provide gender and race/ethnicity information as part of the EEO-1 report. Federal contractors and subcontractors with 49 or fewer employees and companies without federal contracts that have 99 or fewer employees are not required to complete the EEO-1 report. Please remember that the Vets-4212 report is still due September 30, 2017.
DOL, OFCCP, and EEOC New Leadership – Alexander Acosta was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to be the next Secretary of Labor. Mr. Acosta was formerly the dean of the College of Law at Florida International University and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of U.S. Century Bank. He has served as a member of the National Labor Relations Board, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice during the George W. Bush administration, and U.S. Attorney for Southern District of Florida. However, no one has been appointed as the Director of the OFCCP. Some see this as a sign that the OFCCP and EEOC will merge. President Trump nominated Janet Dhillon as the new Chair of the EEOC. She has worked as a corporate lawyer for companies including: US Airways, J.C. Penney, Burlington Stores Inc.'s. If confirmed, she would serve a five-year term.
Proposed Merger of OFCCP and EEOC – The White House's budget proposed merging the OFCCP and EEOC. The reason is to "reduce operational redundancies, promote efficiencies, improve services to citizens and strengthen civil rights enforcement." However, civil rights groups and employer groups, such as the NAACP and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, are skeptical of its benefits. The OFCCP would still be responsible for auditing federal contractors for federal affirmative action compliance and the EEOC would still respond to alleged violations under Title VII, ADA, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. Currently the OFCCP does not enforce these laws, so the new proposed agency would have a lot more power during audits. Some say it would be even more confusing for federal contractors to understand enforcement of these regulations.
DOL and EEOC Budgets – In May 2017, Department of Labor Secretary, Mr. Acosta, appeared before the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee. He defended the White House's proposed reduction of 21% in the DOL budget, by saying "we are going to do more with less" and that enforcement would not go down. In order to accomplish this, Mr. Acosta said the DOL would increase efficiency and streamline the department. The proposed budget also allocates approximately $88 million to the OFCCP. Last year the OFCCP was allocated $105 million. The EEOC's proposed allocation is $364 million, which is basically the same as last year.
Trump Administration Decreasing Labor Regulations – Trump administration has made an effort to reduce labor regulations. For example, in March 2017, President Trump repealed Executive Order 13673 Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, also known as the "blacklisting rule." This rule was controversial because it would have required federal contractors to disclose information related to its company's labor law compliance when bidding on federal contracts. Also, in early June, the DOL announced its withdrawal from the Obama administration's standard of "joint employers." Many companies were against the previous interpretation because it was seen as too expansive and would put franchise businesses at increased risk of lawsuits.
2017 Court Cases – Below are a few important 2017 court cases relating to affirmative action and EEO compliance.
- OFCCP v. Google – After providing a large amount of applicant and employee compensation information and spending $500,000 and 2,300 person hours on an OFCCP audit, Google refused to provide additional compensation information to the OFCCP. The OFCCP claimed an unlawful denial of access. The judge ruled that Google must provide additional compensation information, as well as, personal contact information for thousands of employees, if available.
- Williams v. AT&T Mobility Servs. LLC – The plaintiff was a customer service representative who suffered from mental health issues. The court dismissed the case saying "there are some jobs that a person with disabilities simply is unable to perform." It is important to ensure that job advertisements and job descriptions have the mental and physical job qualifications for the position.
- Blatt v. Cabela's Retail Inc. – Blatt was allegedly fired for a disability of gender dysphoria. This case took place in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the judge denied dismissal of the case.


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Scheduled at 10:30am in Standley II Lab on Monday, November 13 (2017).#9221
- Joseph Feria-Galicia, Accessibility Team Lead, UC Berkeley
- Lucy Greco, Web Accessibility Evangelist, UC Berkeley
- Yue-Ting , Assistant Professor, San Francisco State University
- Ryan Siu, Senior Manager of Design, Development, & Accessibility, UC Berkeley
Session Details
- Length of Session: 5-6-hr
- Format: Lab
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: Pre-conference
This workshop provides an introduction to online course accessibility. Reasons for building and maintaining accessible courses are contextualized, explained and demonstrated from both a student and an institutional perspective. Emphasis is given to the use and evaluation of features within a Learning Management System (LMS).
This workshop utilizes multiple format types including whole group lectures and demonstrations, small group discussions, and hands-on activities for individuals or groups to apply new knowledge and skills. Additionally, participants are given access to an online course where they can engage, create and evaluate online content. In this course, participants can access strategies for accessible best practices and engage pre-recorded video interviews of individuals with various disabilities emphasizing the learning objectives for this workshop. Captions and downloadable
- Understand the importance and impact of accessible course design and instructional media.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in the creation and delivery of accessible content within a Learning Management
- Utilize accessible Word and PowerPoint templates in designing and disseminating accessible online course conte
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Vision
Topic Areas
Accessible Course Design, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized, Web/Media Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Joseph Feria-Galicia
Joe is the Accessibility Team Lead for Research Teaching and Learning at UC Berkeley. He embraces a Communities of Practice foundation and approaches online accessibility with an urgency for social justice. Joe earned his Bachelor's Degree from Whittier College in The Cultural Contexts of Education, a Master's Degree in Educational Technology from Pepperdine Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois.
Lucy Greco
Lucy Greco is the Web Accessibility Evangelist for UC Berkeley. Blind since birth, she first started using computers in 1985. Upon graduating from college, instead of continuing with her interest in literature and physical therapy, Lucy became an Accessible Technology Specialist. Since then, people have come to Lucy asking questions, such as: How can I experience email as a blind person? How can I experience using a word processor as a person with no hands? Today Lucy is teaching developers and educators to make their products more accessible so these questions don't have to be asked.
Ting is a Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) and Assistant Professor in the teacher prep program for visual impairments at San Francisco State University. Her experience includes working with students aged birth to 65 with visual impairments, multiple disabilities, and deafblindness. Ting earned a Ph.D. in special education from UC Berkeley where her research focused on communities of practice to support TVIs' technology use. She also provides consulting support in the following areas: development of assistive and educational technologies for nonvisual learners, community education to design and deliver accessible instructional media, and TVI trainings to facilitate accessibility and technology use in the classroom.
Ryan Siu
Ryan is the Senior Manager for Design, Development, and Accessibility at the Berkeley Resource Center for Online Education (BRCOE) and is a passionate advocate for the equal access of all users. He earned his Master's in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University and has been working in Instructional Design for the past 10 years. Since 2014, he has been in a position to help guide accessible course design at UC Berkeley.


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Grade 3 reviews addition and subtraction skills from Grades 1 and 2 and teaches multiplication and division facts through table 9 and simple two- and three-step multiplication and division. Other concepts drilled are fraction meaning, measure equivalents, money values, and telling time. Mixed computation and Roman numerals are introduced. The pupil does his exercises on paper and the textbook is reusable.
The worksheets booklet has tear-out sheets that provide additional concepts beyond those taught in the textbook, as well as advanced practice to help better prepare third grade students for grade four. The answers will be found in a separate answer key booklet.
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A west Houston mother excited about the exuberant grin on her 16-month-old son's face following an illness, photographed him this month sitting on the grass in their yard.
Then, she uploaded the snapshot to her Instagram account on April 11 with the hashtag #downsyndrome.
Not long after came the one-word comment that would spark outrage across the Internet: "Ugly" – directed at her son, who has the facial features associated with his genetic condition.
In response, Megan Davies Mennes wrote an essay on her blog – "Define Crazy: Balancing my role as a mother, wife, teacher, and rebel" – called "An Open Letter to A Troll" about her child being treated unkindly because of his disability:
"Quinn was sick last week, but was feeling much better by Friday. We decided to sit in the backyard and soak up the sun after school. There aren't many things in this world more beautiful than seeing your recently-ill child light up in a smile, and I snapped a few photos to celebrate his recovery, then posted them on Instagram with the hashtag "#downsyndrome." I love to look through those photos myself in my spare time because damn if those kiddos aren't adorable. … This will not be the last time someone discounts my son because he is different. It will not be last time someone makes a joke at his expense, but to actively seek out actual people to tease goes beyond cruel. It's inhuman. … I simply hope my own children learn to look past ignorant comments and actions and treat others with respect and dignity. We all deserve it, even you."
The essay is signed "A Proud Mama" and later appeared on The Huffington Post with a video interview.
Last week, Mennes – an English teacher at Spring Branch ISD's Stratford High School – posted additional photos of a "tickled" Quinn after the essay went viral thanks to the HuffPo exposure. (In less than three weeks, the original photo of Quinn has received more than 17,500 likes.)
"I can understand how heartbreaking, furious and overwhelmed this mom felt," said Alejandra Lima, executive director of the Down Syndrome Association of Houston. "It's just unthinkable. These are not ugly kids. They are, more than anything, lovable and because they look a little different, they are unique."
She said that parents and loved ones of children with disabilities need to be empowered to turn insults into teachable moments.
"It takes a little time for a parent to understand how to deal with emotional situations because those are our children – our sons and daughters," Lima said. "I've been told my child is ugly by little kids who don't understand the difference. They don't understand why he looks different. My son has a speech impairment also and he's not able to communicate all of his needs and wants. We say that our kids have no hate gene in their bodies. All they know is love and friendship and tenderness, but as they do get older they understand. 'Why are they not my friend?' – that is something my son has asked me. As they get older, you can help them understand the situation in a positive way."
The association serves about 1,900 Houston-area families with affected loved ones ranging from prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis to adults.
Some commentors have said that Mennes was wrong to respond to the taunt or is partially responsible for making her child a potential cyberbullying target by featuring him prominently on social media.
Lima, whose son turns 8 next month, disagrees and said that Mennes' blog is an educational tool for other families.
"The worse thing we can do is keep quiet. I am very proud of her and support her. We definitely want to make sure our kids' voices are heard and the only way we can make sure is through the parents and the advocates. She made sure her voice was out there. … It's an opportunity that we can use for awareness."
Sarita Wesley, program director for service coordination at MHMRA of Harris County, said the key to helping people understand, value and respect people with disabilities is awareness and information.
"Normalization is the key. Have them in the community interfacing with individuals in all capacities, be it at the park or the library," Wesley said, adding that people with disabilities should have "meaningful" lives.
(MHMRA is in the process of rebranding so that its full name – the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County – drops the antiquated and now-derogatory 'R-word' from its name.)
"When I saw that smile in the picture, my heart just went out to him because I thought he was so adorable," Wesley said, adding that the mean comment "speaks to the fact that people are really misinformed about individuals who have intellectual disabilities."
She pointed out that the agency's 12th annual "Picnic in the Park," which drew more than 1,350 people this month, helps Harris County residents with disabilities "feel connected" because "support is essential."
According to the MHMRA, Harris County is home to more than 101,000 individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism and Down syndrome.
One bright note: Generous donors came forward after this month's vandalism at the Down Syndrome Association of Houston headquarters on the northwest side in which $10,000 in equipment – TVs, Apple TV converters, 12 laptops and computer monitors – were damaged or stolen overnight on April 8 into the morning of April 9. (The crime was mentioned in the Mennes essay.) Everything was replaced and the organization got some additional items on its wish list including 20 iPads "that went a long way to help us recuperate," Lima said.


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Some notes about more Shaklee products that help.
One of the newer products from Shaklee that we are finding very effective is called "Shaklee D R", which means Defend – Resist. Used to stop colds and flu from gaining a foothold it stops the infections from becoming troublesome and shortens the problem very substantially. Recently, our housecleaning lady informed me by phone that she was unsure whether she could come on her appointed day as she felt a cold coming on. I told her that in case she did make it I would leave a bottle of the Shaklee D R on the kitchen table for her as well as a bottle of another product called "Stress Relief Complex". She did come in and called me back that evening to say that while her throat was sore and her chest husky when she arrived, she took both of the products and by two PM she was nearly free of the cold that had been developing. She continued to take some of the products for another day or two to stabilize her condition. A great feature of the Shaklee products is that they are fully guaranteed and so if they do not suit the customer they can ask for all their money back and we make a full refund immediately. These products are all natural food based and have been subjected to exhaustive clinical testing for saftey and effectiveness before they are ever marketed.
A new and effective trio of products are Joint Health Complex Capsules, Joint and Muscle Pain Cream and Pain Relief Complex Caplets. They are all very helpful for arthritic and joint and muscle pain relief and remarkably free from side effects. All of the above we have personally used to very good effect. We have also shared them widely with other people who attest to their great value in relieving pain and stiffness. At a time when various prescription drugs for arthritis pain are under fire for serious side effects, these products are very timely.


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You know what's weird? It's weird when a United States Congressman disappears from the face of the earth for a solid month, and nobody will tell us where he is or what happened to him.
On June 26, staffers for Jesse Jackson, Jr. put out a statement that he had been on leave for the previous two weeks because of… ahem… "exhaustion." They gave no other information and said they didn't know when he'd be back. Since then, the only hint we've gotten is that he's undergoing treatment for unspecified "physical and emotional ailments." Which sure does narrow it down.
What's up with that? ABC News reports:
CHICAGO — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. will likely not return to Congress until after Labor Day, a senior aide close to the congressman told ABC News.
The source also denied a rumor reported on the Chicago WLS talk radio show Roe & Roeper that the Democratic congressman's mysterious absence was due to a suicide attempt. He claimed to have spoken to Jackson as recently as "the last few days," and said that although he continues treatment at an inpatient facility, the congressman is not facing any life-threatening ailments.
The source, who agreed to speak on the condition of anonymity, declined to provide any details on where Jackson is seeking treatment, but said that he is genuinely suffering from "exhaustion."
"That's what he has. He doesn't get a lot of sleep and he has sleep disorders. He's very energetic, running full-steam ahead, working six or seven days a week often and he's been doing that for a long time," the source said. "There's a great deal of pressure on him due to unfounded allegations [related to the ethics inquiry] and negative press onslaught against him that are not true, so it kinda all caught up to him. He needed downtime to get away from [the] grind."
Oh. So that's why nobody will say where he's gone. He is an elected official, isn't he? Don't his constituents deserve some answers?
Michael Moynihan notes:
With so few facts available, I can only say that if Jackson is indeed suffering from either physical or mental ailments — real problems that must be attended to by real medical professionals — it would be heartless to wish him anything but a speedy recovery. But as ABC News points out, Jackson is facing an ethics probe, and just "days before he left Congress on medical leave, a former fundraiser for Jackson, Raghuveer Nayak, was arrested by the FBI on charges of paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes to doctors." Any disappearance shrouded in this much secrecy and circumlocution deserves a healthy dose of irritated skepticism.
Then again, what's another no-show job in Chicago?
Oh, and if you're wondering how this story would be covered if Jackson were a Republican? You already know how this story would be covered if Jackson were a Republican.


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In a gesture that promotes communal amity, a 21-year-old Muslim woman from Pakistan who is on a visit here, will carry an idol of Goddess Saraswati as a gift for her Hindu friend in Karachi.
The woman, a resident of Karachi in Pakistan, bought the idol of the goddess from a local market yesterday.
"I had asked my Hindu friend, who is my colleague at a company in Karachi (where both of them work), about the gift she wanted from me. She told me to bring an idol of a devi (goddess) for her. I am taking this idol for her," the woman told PTI here.
She said that not only are they both close friends, but their families also have good relations.
"She had told me to bring the idol of devi. I chose Saraswati's idol after coming to know that she is worshipped here as the goddess of knowledge and wisdom. My friend is also very fond of acquiring knowledge. Hope she would be blessed after getting this idol," the woman said.
She said her mother had also during her visit to Harda last year bought an idol of Lord Ganesha.
"About a year back, my mother had visited Harda. She had taken the idol of Lord Ganesha with her. My friend was very happy to get that idol," she said.
The woman's maternal uncle, who is a resident of Harda, said he felt happy when her niece expressed the desire to buy the idol of Goddess Saraswati.
"My niece told me to take her to the market to buy the idol for her friend. Such a gesture would encourage communal amity not only in India but also in Pakistan. I hope that relations between both the countries would improve," he said.


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Special Master Class: Negotiating Salary
By Ramit Sethi & Susan Su
So a quick story about the results that Susan got. So Susan got over $8,000 in a salary increase, and a 50 percent increase in equity at this company that she went to work for, which is amazing. You'll see the actual words she used in her negotiation…watch us role play the negotiation…and understand the psychology of negotiation. This video alone can not only boost your salary, but help you negotiate better in other areas of your life, too.
In Part 1 Ramit Sethi and Susan Su discuss:
- How recruiters think about salaries
- Do you have to reveal your minimum salary?
- Role playing: Does it really work?
- How to answer a tough question when you're up against a wall
Click here to download transcript
In Part 2 Ramit Sethi and Susan Su discuss:
- The negotiation emergency: what Susan did after her blunder of revealing her minimum salary.
- How to find the typical salary range for your position.
- How not to be a commodity.
- How to show your value without being cocky.
- Smiling: When to smile and when not to smile.
- How to find the real details on the company
- Specific tactics for salary negotiation, including:
- Reveal as little information as possible that has to do with salary.
- Focus on value. Don't make it a numbers game.
- Cooperation.
- Don't be adversarial. Doing your research
Click here to download transcript
In Part 3 Ramit Sethi and Susan Su discuss:
- Four Major Mistakes
- Fear and how to deal with it.
- The Eeyore Syndrome, and why it's the kiss of death.
- Laziness. Get off your ass – it will pay off.
- Focusing on minutia and its perils.
- How much does it really cost a company to hire you?
- How much does it cost you if you don't negotiate your salary?
- What key phrases work well in negotiation?
- The difference between men and women when they negotiate.
- The value of practicing, and how much practice is too much.
- What secret key phrase do hiring managers love to hear?
- How to negotiate on more than just your salary.
Click here to download transcript
In Part 4 Ramit Sethi and Susan Su discuss:
- How negotiation isn't just for salary
- How to dominate negotiations
- Letting the seller decide if the price is fair
- The value of being silent
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Remember, practice is the key to success. Videotape yourself. Talk in front of a mirror. Practice. Smile. Practice smiling. Practice some more. Videotape yourself again. And when you think you're ready, keep practicing. And when the time comes, you'll be ready. Go negotiate with kick-ass confidence.
To learn more about Susan Su, click here to visit her blog.