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ASUS at CES 2022: New Gaming Laptops
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We continue to review the most exciting news from CES 2022, and now it's ASUS 'turn. The Taiwanese giant has announced a lot of novelties within its ROG series notebook catalog, and also in its TUF range. The latter is characterized, as many of our readers will know, by prioritizing the price-performance value, and this makes it a good option for those who want to enjoy a high level of performance, a neat design and a good quality of construction without having to make a large investment.
Before getting into the subject, we are going to review the distribution of ranges, and levels, that ASUS currently has within its portfolio of notebooks and mobile devices for gaming. As we can see in the attached image, the base is made up of the ASUS TUF Gaming series. One notch above we have the ROG Strix line, followed by the ROG Zephyrus series. At a higher level is the ROG Flow line, consisting of convertibles and two-in-one devices, and At the top we have the ROG Zephyrus DUO series.
With this latest equipment renewal that ASUS has carried out, the company has opted to introduce major improvements on five major fronts: mobility, design, performance, cooling and display. How could it be otherwise, all the new equipment that ASUS has presented use the latest generation Intel Core Gen12 or AMD Ryzen 6000 processors, and GeForce RTX 30 Mobile or RX 6000M series graphics cards to guarantee a good gaming experience, even with active ray tracing.
The performance improvement has been given by the use of new components, as we have seen in the previous paragraph, but this point is not limited to CPUs and graphics cards. ASUS has also made the leap to DDR5 memory, and has opted for kits that work at a frequency of up to 4,800 MHz, which represents a significant jump compared to the 3,200 MHz of the DDR4 kits mounted on current equipment. As for cooling, ASUS has once again bet on the Liquid metal to reduce CPU temperature by up to 15 degrees. But liquid metal is not the only key. ASUS has also introduced notable improvements in the cooling system of its new laptops, among which we can highlight:
Arc Flow fans with 0.1mm fins and anti-dust design.
Radiators with up to six copper pipes and a steam chamber.
Different manageable usage profiles through Armory Crate software.
The rest of the specifications of these new teams do not clash at all. ASUS has integrated drives PCIE Gen4 SSD with speeds up to 7 Gbps, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity to ensure high speed and lower latency. The screen quality has also improved, thanks to the introduction of the panels ROG Nebula Display and ROG Nebula HDR, whose keys we can see in the attached image.
In terms of design, and mobility, I think ASUS has once again proven its talent for creating gaming laptops. I have really liked all the models that I have seen, and I think that the small changes that the company has introduced in its most popular ranges have been very successful.
New ASUS TUF Gaming: Minimalism and power are not mutually exclusive
We began to review the news from ASUS at the base of that pyramid that we have seen. The TUF Gaming line is, as we anticipate, one of the most interesting of the Taiwanese company because it focuses on offering a good value for money, but without sacrificing good design, high mobility and good build quality. I can attest to this as, as our regular readers will recall, I recently had a chance to review the ASUS TUF Dash F15.
The new generation of ASUS TUF Gaming notebooks is divided into different subcategories and ranges. They all have a series of key values in common, among which we can highlight screens with high refresh rates, state-of-the-art and high-performance components, MIL-STD-810H military grade endurance certification, a metal chassis and a first-rate cooling system to keep your working temperatures under control.
ASUS TUF Gaming can be configured with Intel Core i7-12700H processors and Ryzen 7 6800H APUs, They will use 4,800 MHz DDR5 memory and will come equipped with GeForce RTX 30 Mobile graphics cards, whose TGP can reach a maximum of 140 watts. This detail is very important, since it implies that they will be able to develop their full potential, and will not have to suffer performance limitations derived from a low TGP.
ASUS ROG STRIX G15 and G17: Full Color Gaming
We go up a step and now we are going to talk about the new ASUS ROG STRIX G15 and G17, two laptops that maintain the characteristic design that has always defined this range, which means that they present the ROG logo on the back and that present a very attractive dual design, which combines a minimalist touch with fully differentiated sections and much more. flashy. This generates a contrast that, as we can see in the images, gives them a truly unique touch.
The ASUS ROG STRIX G15 and G17 use, respectively, 15 and 17-inch displays with 1080p and 360 Hz resolution or 1440p and 240 Hz (both have Adaptive Sync), can be configured with Ryzen 9 6900HX APUs and graphics cards GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile, come standard with up to 32GB of 4800MHz DDR5 memory and up to 1TB PCIE Gen4 SSDs, and feature Wi-Fi 6E.
As expected, ASUS has taken great care of all the details of the ROG STRIX G15 and G17, something that it is noticeable in its build quality (metal chassis) and its cooling system, which relies on liquid metal to reduce working temperatures, and even on the keyboard, which includes a system of RGB LED lighting compatible with ASUS Aura Sync.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is a laptop that is designed for those who want to enjoy the best of a high-performance gaming laptop and the mobility of an ultralight. This can be seen with the naked eye, and is confirmed when we see that it has a thickness of just 18.5 mm, and a weight of only 1.65 kilograms.
This equipment uses the 16:10 screen format, which is characterized by offering more vertical space, and has an improved LED lighting system (AniMe Matrix) at the rear. The 2021 model had 6,536 holes and 1,215 mini LEDs, while the new model has 14,969 holes and 1,449 mini LEDs. It features a ROG Nebular Display that reproduces 100% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum, mounts next-gen Ryzen APUs, and can be configured with a Radeon RX 6800S graphics card.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is a larger version of the previous one It also adopts a clearly differentiated design, as we can see in the attached image, although it maintains a high level of performance thanks to the integration of a Ryzen 9 6000 series APU and the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 series graphics cards.
In a few minutes we will publish other separate items where you will find all the information about the new ASUS ROG Flow, and also the ASUS ROG STRIX Scar and ROG Zephyrus Duo 16. Stay tuned, you can't miss it.
ASUS ROG NR2201, the gaming tablet that competes with the desktop


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Lights, Camera, Action: What CEOs can Learn from the World of Film
Ross Kelly
Consider Amy Whitaker, who was partly inspired by Catmall's approach to making blockbuster films when she wrote her new book, Art Thinking, which offers advice to leaders attempting to foster creativity.
Whitaker has a fairly unique background, melding together a Masters in Business Administration with a Masters in Fine Art. Her book attempts to combine ideas from both worlds to help CEOs cope with the constant risk of market disruption.
"Creativity has a reputation as loose, open-ended, and kind of head in the clouds," Whitaker told the Yale School of Management in an interview. "But it's possible to be really rigorous about the creative process."
"CEOs must be aware that the creative process can't always be efficient in a business sense. There needs to be room for failure."
Three role-players
She singles out the Pixar president's critical "colleague-friend" as one of three role-players that can help tease out ideas during creative sessions with staff.
"They offer candor, they can talk about details of the craft, and there's a mutual respect, even if it's not necessarily a friendship as it's traditionally construed," she said.
Another role necessary in the creative process is that of the guide: someone who can bring out the team's talents and ideas, but isn't a guru trying to weld people to their own viewpoint. "Being a guide is actually extremely hard. It takes a lot of invisible work," she said.
Finally, like in films, there needs to be a producer. This is the person who determines whether all the great ideas will be economically viable out in the real world.
More broadly, however, Whitaker argues that CEOs must be aware that the creative process can't always be efficient in a business sense. There needs to be room for failure.
To mitigate that risk, she recommends CEOs take a leaf out of the investment management industry's book. Fund managers often allocate a small part of their portfolios, say 10%, to higher-risk alternative products. Business leaders could also take this portfolio approach, by allocating a set proportion of time and resources strictly to creative work.
And they'll need to be patient. Whitaker points out that Sara Blakely, for example, had to keep her job selling fax machines for a year after she founded successful intimate apparel company Spanx.
Ross Kelly is a London-based business journalist. He has been a staff correspondent or editor at The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance and the Australian Associated Press.

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I normally associate the mountains and nature with peace and freedom. That's probably because, before now, I had never visited the mountains in China.
Jiuzhaigou is the Banff of China. Access to the park is controlled through a single gate at the foot of the valley. More than 2.5 million people visit the park each year, each entering the park through that same single gate at the foot of the valley. We've come here on a weekend during the high season. You do the math.
Private cars and bicycles are not allowed in the park, which means that you must purchase a ticket to ride on the park-operated buses that take visitors from one sight to another within the park.
The roads in the park are clearly not designed for buses, narrow and with tight switchbacks; yet, buses are the only mode of transportation available on the road in this park. Even foot access is restricted to wooden walkways; and only in designated areas. Given the shear number of people visiting the park on a given day and the limited distance of path, this means that "hiking" in the park can feel a bit like queuing for a new iphone.
The dated information that we had before coming to the park suggested that there was an extensive trail system could be used as an alternative to the buses. Even the tickets to the park show a dotted line paralleling essentially all of the roads in the park. Eager to escape the queue-like hike, Pierre and I searched out the "lost trails".
For the most part, we could make our way through the exposed, rusty nails and wobbly boards, but, in the cases where the path disappeared all together or were under water.
It has made for a fun (but slow) adventure. We have not seen anyone else using the "lost trails", so it's been a very nice way to escape the crowds. The path is never too far from the road and we can hear the constant roar of the buses hauling visitors up and down the valley - so not having any idea where we are hasn't really caused much concern.
While our tickets suggest that staying in the park overnight is "strictly prohibited", we have found a place to stay with a family in one of the Tibetan villages in the valley. The roar of the tourist buses has begun to die down and it almost feels like we are in nature...finally.
We hope to hike for another few hours tomorrow and then begin our journey to Machen for a slightly less touristy trek.


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Estate Taxes are Dying Off
June 16, 2017 11:35 am ET
Don't look now, but taxes—specifically estate taxes—are disappearing, writes The Wall Street Journal.
In the last three years, nine states have eliminated or lowered their estate taxes, mostly by raising exemptions. And more reductions are coming. Minnesota lawmakers recently raised the state's estate-tax exemption to $2.1 million retroactive to January, and the exemption will rise to $2.4 million next year. Maryland will raise its $3 million exemption to $4 million next year. New Jersey's exemption, which used to rank last at $675,000 per person, rose to $2 million per person this year.
Next year New Jersey is scheduled to eliminate its estate tax altogether, joining about a half-dozen others that have ended their estate taxes over the last decade.
This tax-cutting trend has been fueled by competition between the states for affluent and wealthy taxpayers. Such residents owe income taxes every year, but some are willing to move out of state to avoid death duties that come only once. Since the federal estate-and-gift tax exemption jumped to $5 million in 2011, adjusted for inflation, state death duties have stood out.
"States are under pressure to keep pace with both the federal estate-tax exemption and exemptions in neighboring states," says Bruno Graziano, a senior analyst with information services firm Wolters Kluwer .
Two holdouts remain: Massachusetts and Oregon. These two have estate-tax exemptions of $1 million or below, compared with nine that did in 2009. The tax bite is set to grow in each because neither adjusts its break for inflation.
Meanwhile, President Trump has promised to eliminate the federal estate tax. But Barron's recently wrote about how to avoid it.


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Everybody's so today's video I'm actually not going to be in the frame but I'm gonna be showing you guys my first attempt and first impressions on the acrylic try me kit and this kit is by all seasoned professionals so ASP acrylic try me kit so first of all let's talk about what you're going to need so the things.
That come in the kit are three different types of acrylic powder an acrylic bonding liquid a dehydrator and a primer patent these are oh and the acrylic brush these.
Be using and then aside from that I have some.
Nail clippers and I'm a buffer I am.
And some nail polish remover just an acquaintance and you're going to.
Taking a Polish Alfred you okay.
So as you can see my acrylic nails are actually pretty long so I'm going to attempt to cut them down a little bit and I don't have a professional acrylic clipper I'm literally using a pair of very small nail clippers and.
I'm joins with really slowly and carefully trying my best to cut them down you hmm.
Really I think I've seen this now that I buffered the nails the next step is to.
Take the dehydrator and apply two coats and since I'm doing a fill I'm only going to be applying into the new area of my real nail but if you have a bear now and you're doing this you apply the divider into the entire nail now I'm going to.
Apply the second coat of the dehydrate you next is optional you can.
Prime your nails with the primer that comes with the kit you don't have to.
Do this but I'm gonna do it just because now I'm going to be using the white acrylic powder that came with it because I don't want to waste the clear or the pink because the clear and the pink are good to use when you're doing an.
Acrylic tip oh yeah when you're doing a French tip because then it's a nice instead of looking cloudy like these it's clear and then the white tip so I'm going to be using the white powder.
The white liquid and the brush that came in this is what the first hand looks like when it's done.
I'm assuming that I can just buff I'm assuming that I could just kind of buff out the acrylic when I'm done to make it smooth I painted my thumb now just to see if it was smooth enough so I'm just going to continue to paint my nails okay.
Everybody I'm completely finished with my nails I let them dry and then I washed my hands and.
This is what the writing handle looks like and this is what the left hand.
Looks like now I know that they.
Are definitely nowhere near perfect but since this was my first time doing acrylic nails on myself I think I did a really really really good job oh man you see you can see a little bit right there of the dent but for the most part I think that I did it really really well like you can see you can't really see where the fill was it looks like they're.
Brand new acrylic nails I think the only thing I'll have to do better next time it's kind of cleaning up around the cuticles and being a little bit more careful so yeah I did want them this short because I wanted to be able to wait a long time before I had to get them filled again I'm probably going to do.
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Why this new Hublot Big Bang timepiece will make others green with envy
Instantly recognisable by its Kryptonite-like hue, the limited edition Hublot Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM boasts a case made from a high-tech material used in the construction of satellites.
The watch's case is hewn from SAXEM, a mix of sapphire aluminium oxide and rare earth mineral. (Photo: Hublot)
Gerald Tan
By Gerald Tan
18 Nov 2019 06:30AM (Updated: 21 May 2021 05:04PM)
The world of horology is one where tradition and cutting-edge technology exist in a delicate equilibrium. A beautiful contradiction, if you will, where centuries-old skills and techniques are still relied upon to set the groundwork for the future. Regardless, the amalgamation of heritage and science has ushered the art of watchmaking into a new age. And Hublot's newest iteration of its best-selling timepiece, the Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM, is the latest proof of that artistry.
Instantly recognisable by its Kryptonite-like hue, the limited edition Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM is a game-changer that fully embodies Hublot's "Art of Fusion" motto – a philosophy that has propelled the brand to the front of the pack when it comes to the field of material engineering for watches. That sense of innovation is noticeable in the clear case of Hublot's latest masterpiece, which is made from a high-tech material it calls SAXEM (hence the watch's unique moniker).
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Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot's CEO, considers the watch a feat of technical mastery and aesthetics. "By offering those that seek accomplishment a state-of-the-art material used in very high-tech applications, particularly in satellites, and by combining it with a manufacture movement with levels of performance that will go down in history, we are changing the face of our art of fusion," he said in a statement.
An abbreviation for sapphire aluminium oxide and rare earth mineral, SAXEM is derived from mixing aluminium oxide with other elements such as thulium, holmium and chromium. It is tougher than emerald, and is said to possess a radiance that is a notch above sapphire's. There are other benefits to using SAXEM in the watch case, too: It offers greater stability during the shaping process, while the cubic crystalline structure of the matter ensures a consistent brilliance throughout the case.
(Photo: Hublot)
Even though the polished green case is the Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM's biggest selling point, its manual-winding skeleton movement – manufactured in-house – makes a very compelling point. Accentuated by a sleek shine, and beautifully framed for all to see, the HUB9011 calibre boasts a two-week power reserve thanks to the energy generated by the seven barrels it contains. Six polished black titanium screws that decorate the bezel, plus a black titanium crown with rubber inserts, add to the appeal of the watch.
The development of the Big Bang MP-11 SAXEM represents many things. Firstly, it marks a evolutionary step forward for the use of transparent sapphire watch cases, which has gained popularity in recent years because of its novel factor. Secondly, it's another breakthrough for Hublot – one that stays on course with its ethos of change and innovation. After all, since its founding in 1980 by Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot's fame and ambitions have been powered by its quest to seek out new materials. It pioneered Magic Gold (a scratch-proof 18K gold alloy); didn't shy away from using a cement bezel; and is now adding a revolutionary take on sapphire cases to its growing list of innovations. The question on the lips of industry insiders and watch enthusiasts is: What's next?
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Bedroom 1 (sleeps 2). This is a well-proportioned room with a king-sized bed, single wardrobe, chest of drawers and bed side tables. Separate door to garden area, window to riverside.
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Local Turf Gossip., Daily Racing Form, 1903-07-10
LOCAL TURF GOSSIP. John A. Drake and Enoch Wishard returned yesterday from New York, where they had been to see the running of Savable in the Realization Stakes. Savable and High Chancellor were left in the east. H. T. Griffin has sold to H. Gardner and Co. at private terms the three-year-old colt Jove, by Logic— The Slashes. Barney Schreiber recently sent to Saratoga, to be rested there until the opening of the races, the horses Geheimniss, Lacy Crawford, Crimean, and nine highly tried two-year-olds. The horses are in charge of H. Brandt. Silk Cord, which was favorite in the closing race, after breaking away from the post with the rest of the field, propped after going twenty yards and refused to run. Bragg continues to show marked improvement with each race, and when at his best with light weight up is a strong factor in any company. Immediately after the running of the last race constables served warrants on bookmakers OLeary, Weller, Cartwright, Yaeger, Summerfield, Pesch and Redon, charging them with gambling. The bookmakers were taken to Justice Woods court, where bonds of *00 were arranged for them by Attorney Rogan, and they were immediately released. The constables arrived at the grounds during the afternoon, but made no attempt to molest the men until after the races, very few persons being aware that the bookmakers had been placed under arrest. John McGurks performance in the Midway Stakes was a great disappointment to his owner, P. Dunne. T. C. McDowell, recently sent to his farm near Lexington, Ky., the horses Bourbon, Oneida, Pleasant Girl, Batton and Marvin, where they will be turned out until fall-. Middleton and Jungbluths horses, including The Picket and Santon, will be shipped to Saratoga the latter part of the current meeting.


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Q: Notes in a tab application Hy I am trying to make an tab application that in one tab it has a part where you can write notes. and from more that I keep working I don't know how to do that
and I will be very grateful if you can help me getting the code
(I'm using Xcode 5)

A: Sounds like you need a tutorial rather than a stack overflow answer.
here is one on using a UITextView:
http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/iphone/ios-sdk_uitextview_uitextviewdelegate_2/
I have also always found Ray Wenderlich tutorials to be great - this one might be a bit advanced however:
http://www.raywenderlich.com/50151/text-kit-tutorial
Good luck!

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Only 30 per cent of New Zealanders believe that older people are valued by society, and around 55 per cent of people believe our employers should do more to help older people remain in the workforce, according to an online survey of over 1000 adults carried out by YouGov Plc. on behalf of health and care provider Bupa.
Additionally, the trend towards staying employed longer is likely to continue, with 68 per cent of New Zealanders concerned with having enough money as they get older.
Should employers do more to help older people remain employed?
Over half of the New Zealanders surveyed believe employers should do more to help people remain employed as they get older. Employers could improve on the measures identified in the survey, such as providing greater flexibility in working arrangements – including being able to work from home or enabling changes or breaks in job arrangements. According to those surveyed employers could also support employees to keep working as they age, providing opportunities to exercise, access to medical advice, health insurance and mental health support.
An ageing population means the percentage of elderly family members and relatives that need care is also on the rise. Of those surveyed, the majority (69 per cent) said they felt responsible for taking care of their elderly parents and more than half (56 per cent) felt that employers could do more to support people who are looking after elderly family members. This number is even higher for women, with 62 per cent of females believing that employers should provide support for this caring responsibility, whereas only 50 per cent of men felt this was necessary.


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Here's Your Chance To Buy The Largest REIT IPO In History
by Tim Begany
Among the highlights of 2014 was the blockbuster $25 billion initial public offering for Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (Nasdaq: BABA), which may rank as the biggest deal ever for some time to come.
Hiding in Alibaba's shadow is another historic IPO that occurred exactly two months later. The $2.6 billion offering for Paramount Group, Inc. (NYSE: PGRE) is the biggest deal in the history of real estate investment trusts, or REITs.
Prior to Paramount's debut, Douglas Emmett, Inc. (NYSE: DEI) set the record in 2006 by raising $1.6 billion.
While Paramount Group -- and other REITs -- won't deliver the meteoric growth rates of tech stocks like Alibaba, they do represent a chance to own hard, stable assets that fare well in a range of economic climates.
Paramount's IPO has performed moderately well since it went public, but investors are coming to term with the fact that it offers a tepid 2.1% dividend yield.
That figure lags the 3.1% yield for the MSCI U.S. REIT index, a broad indicator of the domestic real estate sector. (Paramount's yield is roughly in line with two other major office REITs: Boston Properties, Inc. (NYSE: BXP) and Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT).)
The good news: Paramount is positioned for solid dividend growth. The company owns a world-class property portfolio, focused on affluent U.S. gateway cities with strong demand for high-quality office space. As of September 30, Paramount owned 12 top-tier office buildings and towers in midtown Manhattan, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. with a combined 10.4 million rentable square feet. Overall, 92% of this is rented to 260 tenants in a variety of industries including financial services, retail and food service.
Importantly, the firm is established in locations that usually outperform the surrounding REIT market, thanks to robust local economies that lead to higher rents. In the areas of New York City where Paramount operates, for example, rental fees for office space average out to just over $86 per square foot. That's a 16% premium to the $74 a square foot typically charged in New York City markets. The firm enjoys an even greater advantage in Washington, D.C., where, at nearly $64 a square foot, rental fees in its markets are 44% higher.
In pure dollar terms, Paramount's most prolific property is Paramount Plaza on Broadway in New York City. The 48-story skyscraper, which holds two Broadway theaters and many floors of office space, currently generates annualized rental income of $151.3 million, or about 26% of the firm's $576 million total.
The key virtue of this business model is rent hikes. The Rosen Consulting Group, a leading real estate economics consulting firm, believes rent for midtown Manhattan offices could jump more than 5% annually through 2018. In San Francisco and Washington, D.C., office rent could grow about 4%, and 2% a year, respectively, during the next few years, according to the consulting firm.
Such increases are baked in: Paramount increases rent 2%-to-3% per year and typically requires long-term commitments lasting well over a decade. Existing contracts currently have an average of nearly eight years left on them.
I especially like the company's conservative balance sheet management. At $8.7 billion, assets already substantially outweigh total liabilities of $3.4 billion. Still, the bulk of the IPO proceeds -- about $2.2 billion -- will be applied to Paramount's $2.9 billion in outstanding loans. Thus, the firm will have relatively little debt for a REIT and be better able to weather downturns in the real estate market.
According to management, leverage will still be used in coming years, which makes sense since it's a normal part of REIT operations. However, Paramount's more conservative use of debt should free up extra cash for future capital investment, acquisitions and dividends.
The stock offers a couple other key advantages. It's liquid, which is an especially desirable trait in turbulent times, as it creates calming trading patterns. And because it's a relatively large company, Paramount is likely to be included in various REIT indexes, which means that REIT-focused funds will need to own more shares to track their benchmark.
Risks To Consider: With only 12 properties in just three cities, Paramount's holdings are concentrated. Unfavorable developments in any of these markets could substantially hinder the company's performance.
Action To Take --> If you're a conservative investor seeking REIT exposure, consider owning shares of the Paramount Group. With its high-quality portfolio, conservative approach to debt, liquidity and decent yield, the stock should be a relatively safe long-term income play that also has good capital appreciation potential.
Paramount's assets are truly irreplaceable, which makes the stock a perfect candidate to be a "Forever Stock" -- a company so great that you can buy shares and virtually own them forever. My colleague Dave Forest, the chief strategist behind Forever Stocks, just gave a presentation at St. Edward's University revealing the unique qualities that make a business worth holding for life. To watch the video of his latest groundbreaking research, click here.
Tim Begany does not personally hold positions in any securities mentioned in this article.


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US court rules murderers with Covid-19 can be executed
Posted By: Sean O'Dowd 14th January 2021
A US appeals court ordered that the last two scheduled federal executions under President Donald Trump's outgoing administration could proceed today and tomorrow, overturning a stay from a lower court delaying them until March to allow the two condemned men to recover from Covid-19.
The US Department of Justice announced last month that Corey Johnson, 52, and Dustin Higgs, 48, had been diagnosed with Covid-19 but that it would proceed with their executions set for today and tomorrow.
Both men, convicted in separate murders, are being held on death row at a federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.
On Tuesday, Judge Tanya Chutkan of the US District Court ordered the executions be delayed until at least 16 March to allow the condemned men to heal, siding with medical experts who said their coronavirus-damaged lungs would result in in ordinate suffering if they were to receive lethal injections.
A split panel of judges at US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturned Judge Chutkan's stay by a 2-1 vote overnight.
Lawyers for the two men asked the appeals court to reconsider the ruling by filing a petition this morning seeking a so-called rehearing en banc.
"We will ask the full court to step in to reinstate the stay, but it is time for the government to stop carrying out super-spreader executions," Shawn Nolan, a federal defender representing Higgs, said in a statement.
Mr Trump, a Republican and a long-standing advocate of capital punishment, oversaw the resumption of federal executions last summer after a 17-year hiatus as the novel coronavirus continued to spread.
Death row inmates, at least two of their lawyers and multiple prison and execution staff have since become ill with Covid-19.
President-elect Joe Biden, a Democrat, will be inaugurated next Wednesday, and says he will seek to abolish the death penalty.
Higgs was convicted of overseeing the kidnapping and murder of three women on the Patuxent Research Refuge in Maryland in 1996. He did not kill anyone himself, which his lawyers have argued is grounds for clemency.
Johnson was convicted of murdering seven people in Virginia in 1992 as part of a drug-trafficking ring. His lawyers say he has an intellectual disability that means it would be unconstitutional to execute him.
Their lawyers, citing medical experts who testified in court, say that their damaged lung tissue would rupture more quickly than usual after lethal doses of pentobarbital, a powerful barbiturate, had been administered.
There could be a period of several minutes in which the men experience a pulmonary edema before the drug rendered them insensate or killed them, the lawyers argued, calling it a form of torture.
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February 22, 2017Rob Kalajiandigital
Battle Princess Madelyn Set to Come Out of Greenlight
Causal Bit Games is gearing up for their game, Battle Princess Madelyn, to leave Greenlight and set to release on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Wii U and Nintendo Switch. Similar to games like Ghouls N' Ghosts and Wonder Boy 3: The Dragon's Trap, the game will include ten levels which each have five stages, some hidden. Unlockable weapons, hidden secrets, and gameplay that both the novice and hardcore gamer can appricate are what await in Battle Princess Madelyn.
When Creative Director Christopher Obritsch daughter Madelyn wanted to be in Ghouls 'n Ghosts, and fight "Green Head", he said it was someone else's game – but he could make her one that was like it. "But girls can't be knights, Daddy. Only boys…" she said, to which he answered "Pshh…What color do you want your armor to be?". The answer? Pink! And that's how this game started. Chris' daughter Madelyn loves the first stage of Ghouls 'n Ghosts and makes him play it over and over because she wants to see him fight "Green Head", the Shielder boss at the end of the first stage. It's not hard for her to twist his rubber arm, as it's been his favorite game since it came out all those years ago.
Old School gameplay and presentation
a mixture of gameplay styles all merge to become one polished offering
Utilization of the Unity engine that brings a new edge
Special weapons for special occasions – including combos
I'm hoping to get some hands-on time with this one at PAX East. I'm also hoping a review code will head in my direction!
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Blackface sues Wizkid, Banky W for copyright infringement.
written by Esther faroye August 17, 2018
In a statement where he expressed his grievances, he said he has remained quiet while his name has been dragged in the mud by fellow artistes for the past few years. He also said that some of Nigeria's biggest artists have infringed on his copyrights but he always restricted himself to speaking out against this in the media.
When trying to explain his reason for not speaking pot early, he claimed he has always felt that music is an art and not really a business where you have to involve lawyers. According to him, he couldn't believe he was sued for N50m by the same people who stole his intellectual property.
He also claimed not to have anything personal against Wizkid & Banky W saying that he grooves to both their music other than the fact that they stole his music in 2011 and he has clear evidence to prove it.
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Essay on language between us
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Language is a bridge that may be used as means as communication. We may not fully understand what one person may be saying, but it's full of observation and imagery. In her 1990 The Threepenny Review magazine essay "Mother Tongue," author Amy Tan describes the effects of her mother's broken English and how it helped her shape the way she saw things. Unlike Tan, both my parents were well educated and spoke English as our primary language. I was able to read and write well in English; but as time went on, I began to use slang and discontinued studying the English language. In "Mother Tongue," Tan describes her mother's English as the language "that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed things, made sense of the world" (Tan 77). Tan Explains that her mom's broken English helped her see things differently, to her "Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, full of observation and imagery" (Tan 77). Growing up, she was embarrassed of her mom's "broken" English and viewed her poorly because of it. While trying to be swayed into a career in math or science, she proved many people wrong by becoming a writer. Although English wasn't her strongest skill set, she enjoyed the challenge of disproving assumptions about herself.
Unlike Tan, I grew up in a home where the primary language was English and there was no English barrier amongst us. Both my parents were able to communicate with me and I had no embarrassing moments with them. They would often stress the importance of education and the importance of expanding my vocabulary. Often my parents would have my sisters and I work on word books to help strengthen our vocabulary and we were unable to watch television till our assignments were completed. My mom would often tell us that "If we didn't learn to speak proper, we would struggle in the world". Unlike Tan, I had the luxury of having parents who spoke the primary native language of the land and was able to provide me with a foundation towards success. As time went on, my proficiency in English has gone down. As a child, I would often get into trouble by using slang such as "hella" or "tight". These were not words that my
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Kitchen Table Makers Gluten Free Product Review
About Kitchen Table Makers
The Kitchen Table Bakers offers a unique gourmet wafer crisp, made just about entirely from parmesan cheese! If you appreciate aged cheese such as a parmesan's scent and taste, but demand a strong and sturdy chip, then you will fall in love at your first hello. Kitchen Table Makers are a NY business first starting in their own kitchen during Summer of 2003.These baked parmesan wafer crisps are first grated fresh and flatten in just a few minutes in the oven. They were a Martha Stewart Made in American candidate as well as winning two gold awards from National Association for the Specialty Food Trade.
They're built strong, and crispy and are great for holding it's own weight. Add guacamole, eggs, salsa, cheese, or build a tower and sync your teeth into it! With it's core parmesan edgy after taste pair it with wine as well. Have a picnic, or invite your friends or just snack on some treats for a sports game, bbq, tailgating or evening get together with your closest peeps. I shared these crisps with both gluten and gluten-free family and friends of all ages and they all loved the crispy texture, the parmesan flavor and were surprised with the entire experience, in a good way.
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You might be curious about the quality of the crisp... There are now 12 Parmesan Gourmet Cheese Crisps products made from aged parmesan and additional ingredients. Kitchen Table Maker's provide a unique gourmet product that meet a diverse nutritional requirements.
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Caterpillar Announces Executive Officer Retirement
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Following a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years with the company, Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced today that Group President Rob Charter has elected to retire. Since 2015, Charter has been a group president of Customer & Dealer Support (C&DS).
"During his three decades with Caterpillar, Rob has built a reputation for his focus and unwavering commitment to helping our customers succeed," said Caterpillar CEO Jim Umpleby. "Rob's global perspective - he's held positions in Asia, Latin America, the United States and in his home country of Australia - is just one reason he's a valuable member of our executive leadership team. Rob is also known within the company for his passion for developing and mentoring Caterpillar employees around the globe. We wish him a long and happy retirement."
Charter's retirement will be effective June 1, 2018. The company expects to announce a replacement in the near future.
"I've had an extraordinary career and am grateful for the opportunity to have served our customers for the past three decades," said C&DS Group President Rob Charter. "I'm honored to have led some remarkable teams. And, over two-thirds of my time at Caterpillar was spent working alongside what I still believe is one of the company's greatest competitive advantages – our dealer network. My wife, Tammy, and I look forward to returning home to Australia and spending more time with our family."
Charter joined Caterpillar in 1989 as a development engineer in Melbourne. Early in his career, he worked in service training, machine sales and service, mining product support, manufacturing, construction, quarry and forestry. Charter was also a district manager in Australia. Charter's next leadership position was with Caterpillar's Asia Pacific Division in Tokyo as product manager. In 2005, he was appointed southern region manager in Caterpillar's Latin America Division, a position he held until 2008 when the Caterpillar board of directors named Charter vice president of the Asia Pacific Distribution Services Division. He held this position until January 2013 when he was appointed as vice president of the Excavation Division. He became a group president and a member of Caterpillar's Executive Office in 2015. Charter holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Ballarat University in Victoria, Australia, and has completed the Stanford University Executive Program.
For more than 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy and natural resource assets. With 2017 sales and revenues of $45.462 billion, Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three primary segments - Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.
Rob Charter, Caterpillar group president of Customer & Dealer Support, elects to retire effective June 1, 2018.
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Greta Thunberg to appear on postage stamp
Activist's image to be one in a series released in Sweden
Published: January 13, 2021, 6:39pm
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg is shown in her trademark yellow raincoat on a stamp in her native Sweden that is part of a series on the environment. (David keyton/Associated Press) Photo Gallery
STOCKHOLM — Swedish teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg will appear on a postal stamp that will be issued Thursday in her native Sweden and is part of a series focusing on the environment.
The motives on the stamps "should reflect our time, where the environmental issue has been relevant and present for many years, not least through Greta Thunberg's strong voice," Sweden's postal company Postnord said in a statement.
One with Thunberg in her trademark yellow raincoat with her braid blowing in the wind and standing atop a hill, is part of a five-stamp series themed "Valuable Nature." They cost 12 kronor ($1.40) each, are available as of Jan. 14 and are illustrated by Swedish artist Henning Trollback.
Thunberg, who just turned 18, rose to prominence for weekly solo protests outside Sweden's parliament in Stockholm that she started on Aug. 20, 2018.
Students around the world soon began following her lead, staging regular large protests, and she was invited to speak to political and business leaders.
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Official Board of Directors 2013 Ballot – Members please vote.
Directions: Read carefully the bios and position statements of the candidates. Then send an email with a subject line "SPJ vote" with your votes to Deb Hurley at dchurley@aol.com. Please vote for one president-elect candidate or name a write-in candidate, and four board member candidates or send in the name(s) of write-in candidates. There are five candidates for board members, so the four with the top vote totals will serve on the board. There are no treasurer candidates, but write-ins will be accepted.
If you have questions, contact elections chair Deb Hurley at 303-601-8098.
Ed was elected to the SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter board of directors in 2011 and named membership chair. He helped organize and moderated Sunshine Week forums in 2012 at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction and in 2013 at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He worked with CMU students and faculty in 2011-12 to help form a campus chapter. The CSU forum was arranged with SPJ campus chapter adviser Kris Kodrich. In 2012, Ed and board member Doug Bell conducted resume/internship meetings with students at CSU and at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Ed also worked with Colorado Press Association Executive Director Sam Johnston to have SPJ members participate in CPA's visits to college journalism programs in the fall of 2012. In March 2013, Ed worked with KUNC public radio and Rocky Mountain PBS to arrange The Future of News forum at The Denver Post.
1995-2010 – Executive director Colorado Press Association.
1993-1995 – CPA board of directors.
1991-1995 – Adjunct journalism faculty at CSU-Fort Collins.
Feb. 18, 2011 – Received CPA Friend of First award.
Vote for four: There are five candidates. The four people with the highest number of votes will serve on the board.
Reason for running: My re-election bid is inspired by Colorado SPJ Pro's critical role in identifying, addressing and publicizing restrictions on the free flow of public information – be it at the local, state or federal level. Working with SPJ members and leveraging our influence with other organizations, we can ensure that the public's open records laws work – and act when they don't.
A longtime Colorado resident and former staff writer with Evergreen Newspapers for six years, Vicky recently gave up covering long-lost dogs, aggressive elk, illegal hunting, government, courts, land use, outdoors, parks and fire districts for the Canyon Courier. She was also a staff writer for the Douglas County News-Press for three years, covering business, worked nights for six years at the Denver Post as news copy editor and spent five years at the Boulder Daily Camera as a business reporter and editor. Before that, there was a brief stint at the Denver Business Journal and a few years at Cablevision, a weekly trade magazine. Her first job in newspapers was with the Holly Chieftain the summer before graduating from the University of Colorado-Boulder with a master's degree in journalism. In 1984, she completed a certificate in business and economics journalism at Columbia University in New York. She was appointed to the board in March to fill the remaining term of a vacancy due to resignation and assigned to the position of program chair. Member of Colorado SPJ Pro for about five years.
Reason for running: As a potential board member I am mainly interested in seeking and staging timely programs and social events, but also advocating for open records, open meetings and financial transparency.
Tak Landrock is a three time Edward R Murrow award-winning investigative reporter/producer for KMGH-TV in Denver. Landrock has called Colorado home since he moved here when he was 12. Landrock joined the CALL7 Investigators in December 2011 to help with daily investigations. Before coming to Denver, he worked in Colorado Springs as the investigative reporter at KRDO-TV. Many of his stories have helped create policy change, making Colorado a safer place to live and work. In one investigation, he was able to track down two murder suspects wanted for killing a 6-year-old girl and burying her body in a crawl space of a vacant home. His work lead to their arrest and conviction. Landrock's investigations have garnished national attention from major news organizations, including the AP, CNN, ABCNEWS, MSNBC and FOX.
Reason for running: Journalism is changing at a fast pace, and we need to find a formula to respect the traditions of the past, but also understand the needs of the future. I share SPJ's mission into ethical reporting, fighting for information and inspiring others. Recently, I joined SPJ as a member of the regional program committee and have brought my ideas on how to elevate our presence in the region, handling training seminars and hosted this year's awards ceremony. I want to carry that forward as a board member. I am looking forward to helping the organization drive its mission as a leader from within.
Kara Mason is a student at Colorado State University-Pueblo. While working on a dual degree in journalism and political science, she has been on the CSU-Pueblo Today staff and is currently serving as the magazine editor. Kara also contributes and acts as the news editor for the Pulp, an alternative news magazine in Pueblo. With just about a year of undergraduate school left, Kara hopes to continue on to earn a master's degree and make a career of writing.
Reason for running: Being involved in the state SPJ is important to me as this is the place I am reporting. As a student, I believe there are many opportunities to grow in a network full of professionals, and I look forward to learning and connecting with those who share my passion for reporting.
Leticia Steffen joined the SPJ and the Colorado Pro chapter in 1995. She is an associate professor in the mass communications department at Colorado State University-Pueblo and occasionally does freelance writing for The Pueblo Chieftain. Recently, Steffen served as guest editor at the Rocky Ford Daily Gazette/Ordway New Era. She hopes to continue her service to the Colorado Pro Chapter as a member of the board and would like to help develop more programming opportunities for journalists outside the metro Denver area.
Reason for running: I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Colorado Pro board for another two-year term. Our membership is growing, and it is good to see members from around the state. Because I'm not located in the metro Denver area, I understand the difficulty of attending some of the wonderful programs that happen there, so this year I would like to research the possibility of streaming some of the talks and presentations that occur in Denver to places around the state. For members in the southeastern part of the state, I'd also like to try organizing carpools for those who want to attend the Denver events. I'm constantly encouraged, in my role as a journalism instructor at CSU-Pueblo, by the enthusiasm that exists among young people for the field of journalism. I have no doubts that our profession will continue to thrive, and I look forward to supporting journalism — through my work on SPJ and through my teaching — well into the future.


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PSR Solutions are looking for an Administrator/ Office Manager/ PA to join a specalist construction company located in Hatfeild. We're looking for someone to join the team to provide a proactive and professional office management experience to the organisation, colleagues and clients.
Responsibilities will efficiently manage all administrative aspects of the Business Unit and maintain regular liaison and communication with Senior Management within a growing business. You'll give assistance, support and guidance on all administrative tasks/queries within the Business Unit and ensure that managed staff are utilised to their maximum potential.
The initial role, as we build the team will require a hands-on approach. We anticipate the role will grow alongside the organisation, and responsibilities and expectations will mirror this. This will be a project office and previous experience based on site cabin will be preferred, previous experience working for a construction organisation would also be preferred.
If this is something that is of interest to you then please call me on 0203 800 00 55 or email me your CV on .


Look at the pictures below and answer the questions.
Is this boy happy? Yes, he is.
Bu çocuk mutlu mu? Evet, öyle.
Where is he? In the pool.
Is the pool clean? Yes, it is.
Havuz temiz mi? Evet, öyle.
Does he live in a rich or poor country?
O zengin mi yoksa fakir bir ülkede mi yaşıyor?
Is this boy happy, too? Yes, he is.
Bu çocuk ta mutlu mu? Evet, öyle.
Where is he swimming? In the lake.
Is the lake clean? No, it isn't.
Göl temiz mi? Hayır, değil.


According to the latest rumour, the original Call of Duty: Black Ops is coming to Xbox One via the backward compatibility feature. A reader found out that Black Ops' DLC titled Annihilation map pack is available for download on the Xbox One Marketplace. Though it could be a mistake, but then again, bringing back one of the best games of Call of Duty series on Xbox One makes a lot of sense.
Luckily, the person was clever enough to take the pictures as proof of the Annihilation map pack existing. Check the pictures out below.
It will be interesting to see the original Black Ops on Xbox One, however, we are not sure if it is actually happening. Currently, Witcher 2 is the free game till February. Let's see when Activision and Microsoft finally comes up with an official statement about Black Ops making its way to the Xbox One via backward compatibility.
What do you think about Call of Duty: Black Ops on the Xbox One? Let us know in the comments below.


The cemetery was opened in 1926 by Brierley Hill Urban District Council and came under the control of Dudley Council in April 1974. It is 1.7 acres in size.
Brierley Hill Cemetery is situated on Addison Road in Brierley Hill. The nearest motorway connection is junction 2 of the M5, which is a 20 minute drive away.
The nearest train station is Lye, which is 1.65 miles away.
This cemetery is administered through the office at the Gornal Wood Crematorium site.
The cemetery plan for Brierley Hill Cemetery is available in PDF format at the bottom of this page.
At Brierley Hill Cemetery there is a designated Muslim section with both adult and baby graves that are orientated towards Mecca.


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Q: OrmLite doesn't apply soft delete filter on joins I've added a SqlExpressionSelectFilter to use the soft delete functionality in ServiceStack OrmLite. However, It only seems to apply the filter to the base table specified in the From<T> and not any tables joined with Join<TFrom, TOther>. Both of my types implement the interface I'm using in my filter. Is this something that is supported?
Filter:
OrmLiteConfig.SqlExpressionSelectFilter = query =>
{
    if (query.ModelDef.ModelType.HasInterface(typeof(IHasRecordStatus)))
    {
        query.Where<IHasRecordStatus>(q => q.RecordStatus != RecordStatus.Deleted);
    }
};

Interface:
public interface IHasRecordStatus
{
    [Alias("RECORD_STATUS")]
    RecordStatus RecordStatus { get; set; }
}

[EnumAsInt]
public enum RecordStatus : byte
{
    Added = 1,
    Changed = 2,
    Deleted = 3
}

POCOs:
[Alias("ITEM_MASTER")]
public class ItemMaster : IHasRecordStatus
{
    [PrimaryKey]
    [Alias("ITEM_ID")]
    public int Id { get; set; }

    [Alias("UPC_EAN")]
    public string Upc { get; set; }

    [Alias("RECORD_STATUS")]
    public RecordStatus RecordStatus { get; set; }
}

[Alias("VENDOR_ITEM")]
public class VendorItem : IHasRecordStatus
{
    [Alias("VI_ID")]
    public int Id { get; set; }

    [Alias("ITEM_ID")]
    public int ItemId { get; set; }

    [Alias("V_ID")]
    public int VendorId { get; set; }

    [Alias("RECORD_STATUS")]
    public RecordStatus RecordStatus { get; set; }
}

Query:
var query = db.From<VendorItem>()
              .Join<VendorItem, ItemMaster>((vi, im) => vi.ItemId == im.Id)
              .Take(2);

var result = db.Select(query);

Output SQL:
SELECT TOP 2 "VENDOR_ITEM"."VI_ID" AS "Id", "VENDOR_ITEM"."ITEM_ID" AS "ItemId", "VENDOR_ITEM"."V_ID" AS "VendorId", "VENDOR_ITEM"."RECORD_STATUS" AS "RecordStatus"
FROM "VENDOR_ITEM" INNER JOIN "ITEM_MASTER" ON ("VENDOR_ITEM"."ITEM_ID" = "ITEM_MASTER"."ITEM_ID")
WHERE ("VENDOR_ITEM"."RECORD_STATUS" <> @0)

In the SQL that is generated, I would have expected the where clause to also contain (AND "ITEM_MASTER"."RECORD_STATUS" <> @1), but it only contains the filter for the VendorItem table specified in the from clause.
I also found it odd that I had to specify the alias on both the interface and on the classes that implement it for it to work. I tried it on the interface only and on the POCO only and neither worked until I specified both. Is this by design?

A: OrmLite only executes SqlExpressionSelectFilter on the from table and when you query using an interface OrmLite won't be able to find the metadata for the concrete type which is why it needed to be specified on the interface.


Three weeks ago, after a lot of hard work, revision and exams I finished second year! It was a good year, with plenty of new and interesting material, and an embedded systems group project which involved creating a networked 'digital orchestra' and was a lot of fun. After two weeks at home, I moved to London to begin my summer internship at Morgan Stanley.
After working at ScraperWiki last summer and experiencing the startup work style, I wanted to try something different, and this coupled with my interest in the finance industry lead me to decide to apply for internships at a few investment banks in London. After spending a considerable amount of time filling in online applications, I was given a phone interview by Morgan Stanley, who on the basis of this then invited me to their office in Canary Wharf, London for an assessment day.
This required me to get the train down to London (expenses paid, of course) and spend a full day in the office, taking part in a group exercise and three individual interviews, two of which were technical and one was interpersonal. Before this I'd never really had a formal job interview, let alone multiple ones on the same day, and although it was challenging, it was fairly enjoyable, and at the end of the day I felt I'd done quite well.
My interviewers must have agreed, because a week later I received a phone call telling me I'd gotten the job! Then began the surprisingly difficult process of trying to find accommodation for ten weeks of summer in London. After a lot of looking and inquiries that went nowhere, I managed to find a student looking to transfer the remainder of the contract for their accommodation due to them not planning to stay over the summer. I didn't visit the flat before moving down, but it worked out well anyway, and it's small, it's centrally located in Southwark and is only three stops on the Jubilee line from Canary Wharf, where I could be commuting to each day.
My room isn't the largest, but it does just fine for me.
My accommodation building has a roof terrace with pretty good views of the city, you can see the Houses of Parliment in the distance.
Having not visited London very much in the past, my experience of living here for the past week has really exceeded expectations. There's history and museums all over the city, tons of great pubs, cafés and restaurants, and events going on all the time. In the time I've spent exploring the city, I've been discovering more and more things to do while I'm here.
Last weekend I was able to see the parade commemorating the 200th anniversity of the Battle of Waterloo.
As can be expected at such a large organisation, my first week in work has consisted mostly of training and getting to know the people I'll be working with. Although I haven't been able to get on with any proper work yet, there's been quite a few highlights. We had a one day crash course in investment banking, which was very informative and really helped me understand how banks work. There was also a event with free food and drinks for us to get to know our managers, and on Friday I attended a few talks from developers giving an overview on how Morgan Stanley processes FOREX orders, which is the area I'll be working in during my internship.
So, after a good first week, I'm thoroughly looking forward to the next nine, and hopefully I'll have plenty more to write about by the end of it!


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