Keeping control of your business' expenses is a vital part of making a business successful. While you might always make sure to keep careful track of your spending in order to make your business grow, not everyone involved with your company will have the same goal. Some people are only looking out for themselves, and they'll often look for loopholes that allow them to get money that they don't deserve. One of the most common ways that this can be done is through expense reimbursement fraud.
Reimbursement fraud is a frighteningly common type of scam used by employees to get money from a business for expenses that are either invalid or that did not occur at all. This type of fraud is predicated on the idea that the company approves certain types of expenditures on the part of employees and will reimburse the employee at a later date. This is a necessary and useful part of doing business in many fields, but it's also one that can be easily abused.
Most types of expense fraud tend to take advantage of the basic flaws in the expense reimbursement process. The most overt types of fraud involve fictitious expenses- that is, expenses that are either entirely made up or that would not qualify under the usual rules of the reimbursement process. This might include making up a fake dinner with a client and expensing it to the company, or even going out to dinner on one's own and counting it as a necessary business expense.
Inflated expenses are fraud, even if some employees don't understand that this is the case. Employees might spend a certain amount of money on an expense, but then claim that they have spent the maximum amount allowed by the company. This allows the employee to pocket the difference between the two amounts and can cause major losses to his or her department. This type of fraud is often harder to catch because there was a legitimate expense, albeit not for the same monetary amount as was reported.
There are multiple ways that a business can prevent expense reimbursement fraud. The good news is that most of these methods don't require any kind of complex software, and they can be implemented with relatively small costs involved. All of the methods of dealing with fraud can be time-intensive, though, and they always require that the department in charge of reimbursement stays up to date with new rules. The goal here is to place more attention on reimbursement so that flagrant abuses of the system will not fall through the cracks.
Methods of dealing with expense reimbursement fraud typically fall into one of three categories. The first is education, which teaches employees what they are supposed to do. The second is documentation, which provides useful data that the company can use for reimbursement procedures. The final method is observation, which helps to ensure that reimbursements are monitored and that those who do attempt to commit fraud are caught before they can cause more damage.
The first step in making sure that this type of fraud doesn't occur is to let your employees know about your company's reimbursement procedures. While it might be hard to believe, the truth is that many instances of expense reimbursement fraud actually occur because employees don't understand exactly which types of expenses are actually eligible for reimbursement. Making sure that this is part of your employee training will help to cut down on accidental fraud.
Creating a guide also helps to establish procedures for what happens when mistakes (or fraudulent activities) are discovered. This makes it clear to employees that falsifying an expense report isn't something that the company takes lightly. This type of education can serve to scare many people off of even making an attempt to commit fraud while spelling out exactly what will happen to those who might be reckless enough to test it out. Once your policies are on paper, the company will be prepared for what comes next.
The next step involves paperwork. While very small companies might feel like reimbursement can be done on an honor system, the truth is that documentation helps everyone. Not only will it ensure that your company is able to account for all the money spent by its employees, but it will ensure that your employees are fairly compensated when they make approved expenditures. Every penny that is meant to be reimbursed should be formally documented, preferably with not only a company document, but also the physical receipt for the purchase.
Once the documentation is received, the company should disburse the funds. This should also be done formally, with documentation sent to both the relevant accounting department as well as the employee that the disbursement is made. When the disbursements are made, this information should be reviewed by all responsible parties and then signed again. This ensures that someone is acknowledging the money trail at each step.
The paperwork used during the documentation step should be monitored, preferably by someone other than the person who physically disburses the money. While it may not be possible to physically monitor every expense report during the working day, someone should be keeping an eye out for trends. Any expense report that seems out of the ordinary should be pulled and examined to make sure that it is valid. In most cases, the examiner will find that everything is above board and things should go back to normal.
In addition to regular monitoring, audits should take place at frequent but randomized intervals. Expense reports for departments or even individual employees should be analyzed to determine if spending is within normal parameters. This not only allows the company to be on the lookout for possible fraud, but it also gives the company a better idea of the kind of money that is being spent by its departments.
Expense reimbursement fraud can be a major problem. If you're willing to put in a bit of work to educate your employees and monitor their expenditures, though, you'll be able to eliminate all but the most sophisticated methods of defrauding your company. If you're ready to make a change in the way your company deals with money, your first step should always be to see how well your current solutions hold up. When you're ready, make sure to visit PayTech and to take the Payroll Security Quiz today.


TFE Hotels together with Loucas Zahos Architects and its development business Guava Lime will construct an 18-storey glass fronted tower with 118 spacious rooms with stylish décor and bathroom amenities.
A star feature will be the open-plan bathrooms, with cantilevered baths and full-height windows to take in views to the North and South.
There will also be an open plan ground floor restaurant and bar and gym.
Principal Architect and Director, Con Zahos, said the hotel would be the anchor of the "Paris end" of Adelaide, completing Guava Lime's 16-year development of the precinct.
"The Vibe Hotel is the final piece in the Flinders Street Precinct. It will be the focal point and springboard for visitors experiencing and doing business in Adelaide," he said.
Oh, and how cool is this. The Vibe will be the first CBD hotel giving guests the ability to swim between buildings with a pool running along a pedestrian bridge that connects Vibe to ONE apartments.
Located in the eastern quarter of Adelaide city, the new hotel will be close to Rundle and Hutt streets and minutes from Rundle Mall, Victoria Square, Adelaide Casino and the convention centre precinct.
TFE Hotels' Managing Director Allan Vidor said this marked a great year for the Vibe Hotels brand, which would soon grow from nine hotels to thirteen.
"Vibe Hotel Adelaide will be a real flagship hotel for the brand, with beautiful architecture and interior design that make the most of its spectacular position, taking in views across the whole city and all the way to the Adelaide Hills," he said.
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Helium
======

Helium is a DSL for REST API specifications and also a Java API for processing descriptions written in this language.
The main goal of this project is to create a single source of truth about some REST API. Taking a spec as an input,
Helium generates a lot of useful stuff that can be used to rapidly develop REST clients.
![Diagram](docs/helium.png)

[![Build Status](https://travis-ci.org/stanfy/helium.png?branch=master)](https://travis-ci.org/stanfy/helium)

Specification Example
---------------------

```groovy
note "Twitter REST API example"

type "UserProfile" message {
  id long required
  screen_name 'string' required
  profile_image_url_https 'string' optional
}

service {
  name 'Twitter API'
  description 'Piece of Twitter API'
  version 1.1

  location "https://api.twitter.com/${version}"

  get "/users/show.json" spec {
    name 'Get user profile'
    description '''
      Returns a variety of information about the user specified by the required user_id
      or screen_name parameter. The author's most recent Tweet will be returned inline when possible.
    '''
    parameters {
      user_id long optional
      screen_name 'string' optional
      include_entities boolean optional
    }
    response "UserProfile"
  }
}

```

Documentation
-------------
The main idea is to keep the single source of truth about data structures and contracts used in interactions via
your REST API.

After writing a Helium spec you'll get automatically generated tests for described API and will be able to generate
useful source code. Generated tests validate received responses to match data structures described in the spec.

On our [wiki](https://github.com/stanfy/helium/wiki) you'll find information about
* how to write Helium specs
* [what tests can be generated by Helium](https://github.com/stanfy/helium/wiki/API-Tests-Generation)
* [what source code Helium generates](https://github.com/stanfy/helium/wiki/Java-Source-Code-Generation)

Currently we support JSON, when generate API tests, and Java, when generate source code.

Both tests and code generation are implemented via Java API provided by Helium for processing specs.
This API allows you to access all the types, services, and methods described in specification.

You may use Helium Java API directly from your Java code or utilize our [Gradle plugin](/gradle-plugin)
to integrate Helium spec with your Gradle project.

You can find an [Android project integration sample](/samples/android)
in this repository.

Java API Examples
-----------------

```java
// read from string
new Helium().from("service {name 'Example Service'}").processBy(new Handler() {
  public void process(Project p) {
    System.out.println(p.getServices());
  }
});

// read from file and generate POJOs
new Helium().from(new File("twitter.spec"))
  .processBy(new EntitiesGenerator(
      new File("/build/gen"),
      EntitiesGeneratorOptions.defaultOptions("com.example.twitter")
  ));
```

*With Groovy :)*

You can write the specification code directly in your client:
```groovy
new Helium().from {
  service {
    name 'Example service'
  }
}.processBy({ Project p ->
  println p.services
} as Handler)
```

License
-------

     Copyright 2013 Stanfy Corp.

     Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
     you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
     You may obtain a copy of the License at

         http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

     Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
     distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
     WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
     See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
     limitations under the License.

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<?php

namespace Assetic\Filter\GoogleClosure;

use Assetic\Asset\AssetInterface;
use Assetic\Filter\Process;

/**
 * Filter for the Google Closure Compiler JAR.
 *
 * @author Kris Wallsmith <kris.wallsmith@gmail.com>
 */
class CompilerJarFilter extends BaseCompilerFilter
{
    private $jarPath;
    private $javaPath;

    public function __construct($jarPath, $javaPath = '/usr/bin/java')
    {
        $this->jarPath = $jarPath;
        $this->javaPath = $javaPath;
    }

    public function filterDump(AssetInterface $asset)
    {
        $cleanup = array();

        $options = array(
            $this->javaPath,
            '-jar',
            $this->jarPath,
        );

        if (null !== $this->compilationLevel) {
            $options[] = '--compilation_level';
            $options[] = $this->compilationLevel;
        }

        if (null !== $this->jsExterns) {
            $cleanup[] = $externs = tempnam(sys_get_temp_dir(), 'assetic_google_closure_compiler');
            file_put_contents($externs, $this->jsExterns);
            $options[] = '--externs';
            $options[] = $externs;
        }

        if (null !== $this->externsUrl) {
            $cleanup[] = $externs = tempnam(sys_get_temp_dir(), 'assetic_google_closure_compiler');
            file_put_contents($externs, file_get_contents($this->externsUrl));
            $options[] = '--externs';
            $options[] = $externs;
        }

        if (null !== $this->excludeDefaultExterns) {
            $options[] = '--use_only_custom_externs';
        }

        if (null !== $this->formatting) {
            $options[] = '--formatting';
            $options[] = $this->formatting;
        }

        if (null !== $this->useClosureLibrary) {
            $options[] = '--manage_closure_dependencies';
        }

        if (null !== $this->warningLevel) {
            $options[] = '--warning_level';
            $options[] = $this->warningLevel;
        }

        $options[] = '--js';
        $options[] = $cleanup[] = $input = tempnam(sys_get_temp_dir(), 'assetic_google_closure_compiler');
        file_put_contents($input, $asset->getContent());

        $proc = new Process(implode(' ', array_map('escapeshellarg', $options)));
        $code = $proc->run();
        array_map('unlink', $cleanup);

        if (0 < $code) {
            throw new \RuntimeException($proc->getErrorOutput());
        }

        $asset->setContent($proc->getOutput());
    }
}


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HMD plans 'aggressive' expansion of Nokia smartphone portfolio with $100 million funding
If you thought HMD Global was busy lately releasing Nokia-branded smartphones around the world, you should buckle up for an even more "aggressive" expansion over the next few months.
LG G7 ThinQ gets a $750 FRP and introductory BOGO deal at T-Mobile
Published on 21 May 2018, 09:22 EDT
HMD,
HMD Global,
Finland-based startup HMD Global took an arguably big risk on the revival of a mobile phone brand that was dying a slow and painful death, but after less than 18 months of effective marketing, robust software support and decent worldwide distribution, it's safe to say the Nokia resurgence gamble has already paid off handsomely.
So handsomely that the young company is now part of the "unicorn" club, thanks to a recent $100 million gathered from multiple investors to boost HMD's market valuation over the $1 billion mark.
That's especially impressive given the $77 million operational loss reported for the 2017 financial year on $2.13 billion total revenue, which means a lot of Nokia-branded handsets were sold at such razor-thin profit margins that other expenses (like advertising) actually caused a money deficit.
Clearly, VC firm Ginko Ventures, which led this latest round of investment, alongside key contributors including DMJ Asia Investment Opportunity Limited and FIH Mobile subsidiary Wonderful Stars Pte. Ltd., strongly believe in HMD's abilities of turning a profit as part of the "next phase of growth."
This second phase is basically underway already, with additional plans to "aggressively expand" an ever-growing "portfolio of Nokia smartphones" and "double down on expanding channel reach in strategic markets while continuing to deliver innovation where it matters most to consumers."
HMD Global wants to stay on a "growth path in 2018 and beyond" by continuing to offer "great smartphones that delight our fans while staying true to our Finnish roots and the hallmarks that the Nokia brand has always been known for." Hopefully, at least some part of this $100 million funding will be invested in the development of a true flagship and the expansion of the company's US product lineup.

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Catching Our Eye
Christians in Africa face 'explosion' in violence, senior church leader says
Who owns the church? Sudan court puts elders on trial for trespass and theft
Algeria: Another Protestant church closed
Eritrea: Orthodox Patriarch Antonios expelled for 'heresy'
Iranian church closed, cross torn down
India's religious freedom failings 'enshrined in constitution'
February 16, 2017 By World Watch Monitor India Anti-conversion law, BJP, Dalits, Ghar Wapsi, Hindu nationalism, Narendra Modi, Religious freedom
Religious freedom in India will never be achieved unless the country is willing to make substantial amendments to its constitution and legal framework, says a new report. It also asks the US to put human rights at the heart of trade and diplomatic interactions with India.
A tide of religiously motivated nationalism in recent years has seen India rise up the Open Doors World Watch List of the 50 countries in which it is hardest to live as a Christian. This year, India is ranked 15th.
The new report, released this month by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), suggests the heart of the problem relates to the law.
USCIRF says that while on the one hand India's constitution emphasises the "complete legal equality" of its citizens and prohibits faith-based discrimination, on the other "there are constitutional provisions and state and national laws in India that do not comply with international standards of freedom or religion or belief".
"Anti-conversion laws" in seven Indian states, and discrimination based upon caste and religion, are among the issues highlighted.
The situation has worsened since the rise to power of Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party, the report says.
Since 2014, when Modi took power, "hate crimes, social boycotts, assaults, and forced conversion [to Hinduism] have escalated dramatically," it says.
The report accuses India of moving away from its secular, democratic and pluralistic foundations to become a country where "religious minorities have witnessed a deterioration of their rights".
Regarding the so-called "anti-conversion laws", USCIRF says: "Although the laws do not explicitly ban conversions, in practice these laws 'both by their design and implementation, infringe upon the individual's right to convert, favour Hinduism over minority religions, and represent a significant challenge to Indian secularism'.
"While the laws apparently protect religious communities only from efforts to encourage conversion by inappropriate ways, the failure to clearly define what makes a conversion inappropriate gives state governments unregulated discretion to accept or reject the legitimacy of religious conversions."
One of the major points of contention regarding these laws is a tendency in India to suggest that freedom of conscience is incompatible with the freedom to convert.
USCIRF quotes a 1977 Indian Supreme Court judgment, in which it was written: "If a person purposely undertakes the conversion of another person to his religion, as distinguished from his effort to transmit or spread the tenets of his religion, that would impinge on the 'freedom of conscience' guaranteed to all the citizens of the country alike."
As USCIRF points out, such language allows state governments to determine which conversions are valid, and which are not, and in this regard it is the Hindu majority which receives clear preferential treatment.
"Ironically", writes USCIRF, the laws are "not enforced when the religious minorities are converted to Hinduism, which instead is interpreted as 'reconversion'", taking place in Ghar Wapsi, or "homecoming", ceremonies.
Meanwhile, although discrimination due to caste is prohibited in the constitution, the caste system, which is discriminatory at its root, remains, as USCIRF notes, a "fundamental part of Hinduism".
Under this system, the "untouchables", or Dalits, have faced "unique discrimination", writes USCIRF, the only parallel of which was apartheid in South Africa.
Many Dalits are Christians. In fact, Dalits account for two-thirds of India's Christian population, who number more than 80 million, or 7 per cent of India's total population, by some estimates.
USCIRF concludes that religious minorities and Dalits face "discrimination and persecution due to a combination of overly broad or ill-defined laws, an inefficient criminal justice system, and a lack of jurisprudential consistency."
USCIRF makes the following recommendations for the Indian government – it should:
• Increase training opportunities on human rights and religious freedom standards and practices for the members of its legislature, police, and the judiciary.
• Operationalize the term "minority" in its federal laws and comply with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities.
• Drop Explanation II in Article 25 of its constitution and recognize Sikhism, Buddhism, and Jainism as distinct religions with their own separate religious identities. The government of India also should adopt the recommendations of the Venkatachaliah Commission (2000-2002).
• Not impose Hindu personal status laws on Sikh, Buddhist, and Jain communities, but instead provide them with a provision of personal status laws as per their distinct religious beliefs and practices.
• Adopt the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
• Implement the recommendations of the Commission for Religious and Linguistic Minorities (2007).
• Stop its harassment of nongovernmental organizations, religious freedom activists, and human rights defenders under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) of 2010. The discriminatory amendment in the FCRA (introduced in March 2016 with retroactive implementation from 2010) should be revoked. The revised FCRA now states the government can block funds "for any activities detrimental to the national interest".*
• Reform the anti-conversion laws and appreciate that both conversion and reconversion by use of force, fraud, or allurement are equally bad and infringe upon a person's freedom of conscience.
• Establish a test of reasonableness surrounding the Indian state prohibitions on cow slaughter. If the Indian government is keen to maintain this legislation based on religious sentiments, then it should also introduce legislation to recognize as hate crimes the desecration and mockery of sacred texts of any religion, places of worship, or prophets of any religion.
Learn more: Anti-Christian violence at 'alarming level'
Learn more: The ways Christians are 'vulnerable' in India
*One current casualty of this amendment is the NGO Compassion International, which, after a long legal battle, has to close its work in India by 15 March. The NGO has been meeting the physical needs of 145,000 children while promoting emotional and spiritual development, including the incorporation of Christian teachings into its work. The government says it's identified several "black sheep" within Compassion who worked against "national interests".
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Indian Christians faced almost as many attacks in…
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Risk of persecution going digital with rise of surveillance state
From sub-Saharan Africa to China, Christians experience 'high' levels of persecution
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India: Supreme Court orders seven Kandhamal Christians freed on bail after 9 years in prison
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St. Augustine History Museum
St. Augustine History Museum: Tours & Tickets
St. Augustine: Trolley Tour & St. Augustine History Museum
St. Augustine: Tour Pass with over 27 Attractions
St. Augustine Trolley & Museums Combo Package
St. Augustine History Museum Experience
Top sights in St. Augustine, Florida
Potter's Wax Museum
Castillo de San Marcos
Medieval Torture Museum
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
Oldest Store Museum Experience
St. Augustine History Museum: Our most recommended tours and activities
1. St. Augustine: Trolley Tour & St. Augustine History Museum
See historic St. Augustine on this full-day hop-on hop-off trolley tour. Listen as your conductors narrate the tour with a fascinating and fun mix of trivia and stories. Find out about the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the country at the St. Augustine History Museum. Enjoy a full 90-minute tour on the trolley or have the freedom to hop-on and hop-off at any of the 22 stops. Avoid getting through traffic or having to find and pay for parking. Let your conductor take care of navigating for you. Relive the story of the first settlement in North America as you see Castillo de San Marcos, the Spanish fort built in the 17th century. See the famous spring that Ponce de Leon which is deemed the Fountain of Youth, where you can actually sample the water. Explore the site of the first mass in America at the Mission of Nombre de Dios. Experience early St. Augustine as you tour Old St. Augustine Village, which features houses from the 18th and 19th centuries. Admire the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, the oldest documented colonial house in Florida which was lived in by British, Spanish, and American colonists. Immerse yourself in the 500 year history of the city as you view the exhibits at the St. Augustine History Museum.
2. St. Augustine Trolley & Museums Combo Package
St. Augustine is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches, breathtaking architecture, antiquated buildings and its significance to the shaping of America. With this St. Augustine combo package you can explore the city, with entrance to the Old Jail, access to the Oldest Store Museum and a visit to the St. Augustine History Museum. Hop aboard one of the trolleys and experience "transportainment," a delightful combination of transportation and entertainment. Visit more than 100 points of interest in St. Augustine at your own pace. Your guided tour of the Old Jail will be led by the jailers and includes a close-up view of the men's and women's cells, maximum security, as well as a collection of weapons. When you visit the Old Store, you will step back in time to discover the latest and best time-saving miracles from 1900. Watch in amazement as the friendly clerks, butcher and snake oil salesman demonstrate the very latest inventions of turn-of-the-century living. It truly is like walking into a Sears Roebuck catalog from 1908. There are more than 400 years of history to explore in the St. Augustine History Museum. As you journey through the exhibits, you will see authentic artifacts, unpublished photographs and learn about the evolution of St. Augustine and Florida under Spanish and British rule. The combo package truly does give you the best of St. Augustine on one easy ticket.
3. St. Augustine History Museum Experience
A combination of historical displays and private collections brings over 400 years of Florida's history to life. The museum features displays of the various countries, such as England, Spain and France that have ruled over St. Augustine. Guests can visit the Spanish sunken treasure room, a Timucan Indian Village, and our Florida Cracker trading post. During this tour you will explore how St. Augustine and Florida grew and prospered under Spanish, British, French, and American rules. Experience the building of Flagler's Railroad that started in St. Augustine and went 128 miles out to sea to Key West. From the Indians to the Spanish Galleons and Pirates to the Revolutionary War, you will find Florida's history a truly fascinating story!
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Gain full admission to over 27 St. Augustine tours, attractions, and historic sites, and save up to 40% with this pass. Skip the lines and make reservations in advance of your trip. Choose between a 1, 2, or 3-day pass. Take advantage of a 100% digital pass with interactive maps, booking tools, and detailed information. Simply show your digital pass at the ticket window for your chosen tour or attraction. Upon purchase, receive a text and email to start using the pass on your smartphone. Get instant access to tours and attractions with full admission. Featured Tours • Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour • Ghost and Gravestones Trolley Tour • Creepy Crawl Haunted Pub Walking Tour • Dolphin Odyssey and Sightseeing Boat Tour • Ghostly Experience Walking Tour • Lightner Museum Admission • Nights of Lights Boat Cruise (from November 15 to January 31) • Paranormal Investigation of Fort Grounds • Sunset Bring Your Own Beer Boat Cruise • World Golf Hall of Fame Admission• Pirate and Treasure Museum• Fountain of Youth Park and Museum Standard Attractions • Classic Car Museum • Colonial Quarters Experience Tour • Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center • Oldest House Museum Complex • Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse • Oldest Store Museum Experience • Potter's Wax Museum • Spanish Military Hospital Museum • St. Augustine Aquarium General Admission • St. Augustine History Museum • The Old Jail Museum Tour • Villa Zorayda Museum • Ximenez-Fatio House Museum• MarineLand General Admission
Top Attractions in St. Augustine, Florida
1 Castillo de San Marcos
2 St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
3 Old Jail
4 St. Augustine History Museum
5 Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
6 Medieval Torture Museum
7 Colonial Quarter
8 Potter's Wax Museum
9 Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
10 Oldest Store Museum Experience
11 Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine
12 Old City Gate
13 Spanish Military Hospital Museum
14 A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom
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2 St. Augustine, Florida Hop-on Hop-off Tours
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an effort to read a book a month.
Its' the 4th book in The Outlander Series.
me a little longer than expected.
what should I read next??
I jump into the fifth book in The Outlander Series.
I would love to hear your suggestions!!
What is your favorite book??
I think that is a very attainable goal one book a month is usually about Mine too. I just finished the luckiest girl alive and it wasn't quite as good as I thought it was gonna be but still worth the read. I hope your week is off to great start sweet lady!
I typically read way more than one book a month, but my work life has been so intense, I try to AT LEAST read one a month now haha. Sad.
Yeah for books. I think one book a month is totally manageable. I am doing a book challenge and it's making me read slower than normal.
I have such a hard time getting reading time, but I think I will have to make some for this series.
Man, I have such a hard time squeezing in reading time but I sure do love it! I'm still reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but I'm ready for a fiction book!
Good job!! Sounds interesting. I am reading a book about cleaning-up, how exciting. hahah.
I always think that reading is a great thing to try and do more of during the year! If you love Young Adult books you should give Red Queen or the Lunar Chronicles a try! I've loved all of those books!
That is such an awesome goal to reach a book a month! I really wish I had more time to read, I need to try this goal too! Happy Monday!
What type of book are you looking for? Sometimes you just need a break from a series.
I always aim to read soooo many books, and then...I read 0. So I love your one/month goal!
What kind of books do you like (other than not long lol)? I'm currently reading The Restaurant Critic's Wife, but I recently finished The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend and it was REALLY good!
How are the Outlander books? I am always look for new things to read...especially if they are longer because then they last!
oh jeez i am still stuck on the 2nd book hahaha. but seriously they are so long so i feel your pain. i have approx 1 million recommendations soooooo depends on what you like haha. have you read any liane moriarty books?
I haven't read at all this year yet, I really need to get back into it! One of my favorite books from last year was Me Before You - shorter and an easy read!


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Argentina History – Economic Recovery and the Return to Democracy
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The elections of 1983 saw the victory of the radical candidate R. Alfonsín, who had led a campaign centered on the need to prosecute the military responsible for the various dictatorships. Thus, in 1985 trials were opened against 8 members of the juntas in power from 1976 to 1983, but the uprisings of the Armed Forces (1987) imposed a more conciliatory address on the government which, in May 1987, with the ley de obediencia debida, exonerated in fact, the middle cadres of the army. The austerity policy (Plan Austral of 1985), decided by the government to cope with economic difficulties and strongly opposed by the CGT, sparked a new wave of protests, causing a collapse in support for the radicals and the victory of the Peronist candidate C. Menem, leader of the Partido justicialista(PJ), in the presidential elections of 1989. Menem continued the austerity policy, launched a privatization plan, imposed further conciliatory measures against the armed forces, allowing the release of numerous senior officers, including Videla and Viola. The economic policy, of a liberal imprint, allowed the renewed granting of international loans (blocked in 1989 by the International Monetary Fund) and favored the massive inflow of foreign capital in a country now completely open to the market economy. Thanks to the support of the USA, the Argentina it also gained its own role in the 'new world order' that emerged with the end of bipolarism and in March 1991 signed the Asunción treaty with Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay for the creation of MERCOSUR. Menem's successes in the financial field pushed him towards a constitutional reform to remove provisions that prohibited the re-election of the president. Elected a Constituent Assembly and approved the new fundamental text (1994), Menem was confirmed with 49.9% of the votes (1995).
According to agooddir, the turning point occurred with the presidential elections of 24 October 1999, won by the moderate leader of the Radical Party F. de la Rúa who presented himself on a program focused on the fight against corruption and unemployment, on limiting the profits of large private monopolies, on the revival of the economy. New measures, launched in 2001 to avoid insolvency in the payment of foreign debt, which included, among other things, the cutting of pensions and salaries of the public service and the blocking of bank deposits, provoked a real social revolt, the resignation de la Rúa and a very serious political crisis. After a period of uncertainty, in January 2002 the presidency of the Republic was assumed by the Peronist E. Duhalde. Among the first measures of the new president were the end of the weight-dollar equivalence established by the convertibility law of 1991, the devaluation of 30% of the currency in the exchange set by the state for imports of essential goods and the increase of the maximum ceiling. withdrawal from bank accounts. In July 2002 Duhalde announced new presidential elections for the spring of 2003, in an attempt to soften the dramatic climate of social protest. Vast sectors of the middle class were in absolute poverty. In November 2002, the country's economic credentials took a further blow following a failure to pay its debt to the World Bank, which consequently announced the suspension of any further loans. After heated controversy and the retirement of former president Menem, in May 2003 Néstor Kirchner became president, Peronist of the left wing of the movement. The newly elected immediately engaged in new negotiations with the IMF, which in September of the same year led to an important agreement for the delay in the repayment of loans at subsidized rates. A phase of economic recovery began, which would characterize the following years, with GDP growth between 2003 and 2005 of 8.8, 9 and 9.1% respectively. On the strength of the results obtained, at the beginning of 2006 Kirchner could announce that he had paid off the debt with the IMF (9.5 billion dollars), which however represented only a small part of the country's total external debt (about 150 billion dollars). On the home front, Kirchner supported the classes most affected by the crisis and a policy of transparency with respect to the period of the military dictatorship (in June 2005 the Supreme Court canceled the amnesty for the officers accused of crimes and killings). Néstor's wife, C. Fernández de Kirchner, elected in the first round and reconfirmed in the consultations held in October 2011 with 54% of the preferences, to the government – although within the limits of a certain intolerance to pluralism and the freedom of opposition – the merit of having been able to guarantee a certain economic recovery and to have reopened the trials of military and influential institutional figures must be ascribed. The presidential consultations of October 2015 were confronted by D. Scioli, candidate supported by Kirchner who received 36.5% of the votes, the conservative M. Macri, leader of Cambiemos, who obtained 34.6% of the votes, and the dissident Peronist S. Massa (21.25%); to the ballot – the first in the history of the Argentina – Macri obtained a clear victory (51.44% against 48.5% for Scioli), effectively marking a decisive turning point in the country after twelve years of Kirchnerist Peronism. The president's liberal policy, which after a contraction of the economy produced a recovery and a 1.6% increase in GDP in 2017, was rewarded with a clear victory in the mid-term legislative elections held in the month of October, in which the Cambiemos party received about 42% of the votes, while Kirchner's Unidad Ciudadana reached 37% of the votes. A clear political change took place in October 2019 following the presidential elections which awarded the victory to the center-left Kirchnerist candidate Argentina Fernández, who defeated Macri in the first round, winning approximately 48% of the votes against the approximately 41% of the outgoing president, who took over. In the consultations held in November 2021, for the first time since 1983, the pro-government alliance Frente de todos (Fdt) of President Fernández lost the majority in the Senate, winning 33.8% of the votes against the 42.1% obtained by the center-right opposition Juntos por el cambio, while in the Chamber it was confirmed as the first party (118 seats, against 116 of the opposition).
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Rundle's Revenge is a two-day fun-fest that includes mountain biking and trail running. No, it's not a duathlon. Rundle's Revenge is so much more than that! Where duathlons combine the two events into one day, Rundle's Revenge gives you a full day for each event.
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P200M in Erap Muslim Foundation missing
The P200 million deposited in the Erap Muslim Youth Foundation (EMYF), which was supposed to have been forfeited by the Sandiganbayan after the conviction on plunder of former President Joseph Estrada, appears to be missing, the camp of Estrada yesterday told the Tribune.
Estrada was said to be wondering which government agency or person had taken the funds from the bank, as they have been reported missing.
In a brief telephone interview with the former president, Estrada said that he has heard that the funds from the foundation which was forfeited by the Sandiganbayan are missing, and that he would like to know which government entity withdrew the funds and where they went to.
"We are still trying to check out where the money went. As of now, the report I got was that the funds are missing from the foundation.
It will be recalled that the P200 million was claimed by former Gov. Luis "Chavit" Singson to have come from the jueteng proceeds that went to Estrada, although this was said to have been meant as a donation to the foundation, which is a separate entity..... MORE
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8 Small-Cap Stocks With Plenty of Cred
Louis Navellier and the InvestorPlace Research Staff, InvestorPlace
Mar. 29, 2021, 09:34 AM
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Small-cap stocks generally have a market capitalization of between $300 million and $2 billion. They can be riskier than investing in huge companies, but shares typically cost less, and the reward can also be higher. Because they are smaller, these are companies that have significant growth potential.
When the economy grows, small-cap stocks tend to perform better than larger stocks. With the U.S. economy starting to rev its engine as Covid-19 vaccines roll out, now is a great time to consider thinking small for big gains. Here are eight companies with plenty of cred you should be looking at.
8 Hot Stocks to Buy for Your Well-Diversified Portfolio
Each of these small-cap stocks gets straight "A" ratings in Portfolio Grader. That's an "A" quant grade, fundamental grade and total grade.
Aviat Networks (NASDAQ:AVNW)
Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ:BGFV)
Clearfield (NASDAQ:CLFD)
CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO)
Joint Corporation (NASDAQ:JYNT)
Superior Group of Companies (NASDAQ:SGC)
The Container Store Group (NYSE:TCS)
Meridian Bioscience (NASDAQ:VIVO)
Small-Cap Stocks: Aviat Networks (AVNW)
Aviat Networks specializes in microwave broadband solutions. This allows for high-speed, wireless data transmission using a microwave radio link. In terms of infrastructure, that means a tower (for line of sight) and power. The modest requirements make microwave broadband ideal for rural deployment.
And Aviat Networks just landed a big contract from the U.S. government's $20 billion Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). AVNW stock popped 24% on the news of that contract.
Overall, it's seen growth of 797% over the past 12 months, and Aviat Networks now has a market cap of over $397 million.
Big 5 Sporting Goods (BGFV)
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Many retail stores had a rough year in 2020. However, some did better than others. There was a slew of retail bankruptcies as the pandemic and temporary store closings took a toll. Big 5 Sporting Goods was one of the retailers that fared better than most. In its second quarter of 2020, the company reported only a 4.2% drop in revenue compared to the previous year.
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By the fourth quarter, same store sales at its 430 stores were up 10.5% year-over-year. Even better, Big 5 says same store sales are up by 20% so far in the first quarter of 2021. With sports starting to return to normal after a disrupted 2020, look for that trend to continue. This small-cap stock has a market cap of $333 million, with BGFV stock posting impressive gains of 1,152% over the past 12 months.
Clearfield (CLFD)
Minneapolis-based Clearfield is a networking company with a focus on fiber optics. Its products are used in fiber deployment for residential and commercial applications.
The pandemic resulted in the importance of high-speed internet being in the spotlight. Without a high-speed connection, video conferencing, remote work access, remote learning, video streaming and online video games simply aren't possible. That emphasis on deploying high-speed internet has been a big boost for Clearfield. In its Q1 2021 earnings, the company reported:
"The $27.1 million we generated in revenue was a 40% increase over last year and marked the highest revenue level for any fiscal first quarter in Clearfield history."
The increased demand for its fiber optics networking solutions helped CLFD stock post growth of 190% over the past 12 months, hitting a $407 million market cap. Clearfield projects that demand for its products will "accelerate" in 2021, which bodes well for ongoing gains.
CTO Realty Growth (CTO)
CTO Realty Growth is a small-cap stock, with a market capitalization of $307.5 million. The company owns and operates approximately 2.8 million square feet of income property in the United States. Its holdings are primarily comprised of office space and retail properties.
That mix may be setting off alarm bells. With stores seeing closures and reduced foot traffic, and many companies pivoting to remote workforces, requests for rent forgiveness and office downsizing were frequent headlines in 2020. Despite the challenges, CTO Realty says its January 2021 rent collection was at 99%.
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That performance, despite a challenging environment, has helped power CTO stock to 23% growth so far in 2021. With an expected recovery this year — including in-person shopping making a comeback, and companies bringing many of their workers back to the office — the potential is there for continued growth.
Joint Corporation (JYNT)
Few companies are as perfectly positioned to benefit from 2020's work-from-home trend as Joint Corporation. With remote workers sitting at the dining room table instead of relaxing in their ergonomic office chairs, back and neck strain has been endemic. Just what the chiropractor ordered! Joint Corp says that helped add 584,000 new patients in 2020.
JYNT stock is up 348% over the past year, and its market cap has grown to nearly $665 million. The chiropractic company had 10 clinics operating under its name in 2010, and growth since then has been phenomenal. In 2020, operations had expanded to 515 franchises and 64 company-owned locations. Joint Corp says it is on target to hit 1,000 locations by 2023.
All those sore backs and new customers should keep this small-cap stock's growth trajectory in alignment.
Superior Group of Companies (SGC)
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Florida's Superior Group of Companies operates three primary lines of business: uniforms, promotional products and remote staffing solutions. Add another key product line, thanks to the pandemic: personal protective equipment (PPE). The company said that it sold $3.9 million worth of PPE in 2019, and $131.2 million worth in 2020.
The demand for PPE is expected to taper off as the pandemic comes under control. However, Superior Group says that all of its business segments saw organic growth in 2020, ranging from 18% on the year for remote staffing to 88% on the year for promotional products.
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SGC stock delivered solid growth last April through August but has been stalled on a rollercoaster since, bouncing between the $20 and $28 levels. At this point, it's delivered a return of 188% over the past 12 months. If sales continue to increase at 2020 levels, SGC could well break that $28 ceiling and keep going.
The Container Store Group (TCS)
Thank the "Marie Kondo" effect for tidying and organizing becoming one of the hottest home decorating trends. If anything, with time to kill at home and people looking to create more useable space, organizing became even more popular during the pandemic.
One retailer that's benefited from this trend is The Container Store. It not only offers everything needed for home organization, but also the company has a custom closet business — a prefect upgrade for home renovators (another big pandemic trend).
This small-cap stock has been on a roll for the past year, with 406% growth. The home organization and closet upgrade business is showing no signs of slowing. In its last quarter, the Container Store Group reported its retail store sales were up 21% YoY, which makes TCS one of the small-cap stocks worth keeping an eye on.
Meridian Bioscience (VIVO)
Finally, a biotech company that's seeing big growth thanks to its Covid-19 products, yet is still counted among small-cap stocks. Meridian Bioscience describes itself as a "leading large scale manufacturer of antibodies, viral antigens, recombinant proteins, PCR Enzymes, nucleotides and critical assay reagents."
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Meridian Bioscience products are a key component of medical testing systems that can check for everything from allergies to STDs and cancer. And yes, Meridian Bioscience also has a line of testing solutions for Covid-19. We're going to be testing for the novel coronavirus and its variants for years, so the 251% growth streak VIVO stock has been on over the past 12 months is likely far from over.
On the date of publication, Louis Navellier had a long position in AVNW, BGFV, CFLD, JYNT, SGC, TCS and VIVO. Louis Navellier did not have (either directly or indirectly) any other positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
The InvestorPlace Research Staff member primarily responsible for this article did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
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The World's Second Largest Coral Reef Has Been Saved (For Now)
Taylor Moyle
For nearly 10 years, the Belize Barrier Reef was an endangered UNESCO World Heritage site. In June 2018 it was finally taken off that list. #Awesome
For nearly 10 years, the Belize Barrier Reef was an endangered UNESCO World Heritage site. In June 2018 it was finally taken off that list. The government of Belize was able to save the 200-mile long reef from further destruction.
It was initially endangered in 2009 due to mangrove deforestation, and oil drilling in the area. In 2016, to avoid extinction of the reef, Belize stopped both of these from happening. Had the reef died, the consequences would be massive.
The Caribbean Sea would lose color, tourism would plummet and lives would be at risk. Populations of fish living around the reef would diminish, cutting off the primary food supply of millions of people. The reef is healthy now, but these conditions may not last forever.
The ocean temperature has been getting increasingly warm due to climate change. As this continues, coral bleaching will occur, stripping the reef of all its nutrients. Beginning the process of killing the reef completely. The survival of a delicate and crucial part of our ecosystem is in human hands.
A Victory for Coral: Unesco Removes Belize Reef From Its Endangered List
World's second largest coral reef no longer endangered
Belize's coral reef is no longer endangered
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Pastor Dana Gammill received his most relevant ministerial training growing up in the home of the founding pastors of Cathedral of Life, his parents Herschel & Gail Gammill. Making a decision for Christ at a very early age, Dana's life has been formed on the foundation of a deep faith in his Savior, and a love for his Savior's people.
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Dana brings to the pulpit the wisdom of a pastor, the energy of the youth, the love of a father, the leadership of a husband, and the insight of a prophet. You will be blessed to follow him into the tangible, life changing presence of God.
Because of Dana's unique and diverse ministry gifts he has served successfully as an evangelist, music minister, youth pastor, administrator, counselor and pastor. He moves powerfully and prophetically through his anointed music ministry. Hearts are forever changed through his unforgettably relevant messages that reach young and old alike.
Pastor Dana, realizing that this is a sight and sound generation, has aggressively used various forms of media to bring a positive and relevant devotional message to the Northeastern Ohio region. "Successful Living," his weekly television broadcasts and daily radio ministry reach people from all walks of life. "Keys for Successful Living," his weekly devotional is circulated to more than 100,000 homes a week in The Canton Repository. He is also a regular host of the Trinity Broadcasting Network's local talk show.
He attended one semester at Malone College in Canton, Ohio and transferred to Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma for his undergraduate studies. He also holds an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Logos Graduate School. Under his competent direction, three Oral Roberts Music Ministry teams evangelized across the United States and throughout Mexico. He has managed and preached mission crusades across three continents.
Dana and his wife Nan reside in Canton, Ohio and have 3 children, Michael, Allison and Blake.
Keys for Successful Living devotional is circulated in 100,000 homes weekly in the Canton Repository every Friday and Sunday. As well as posted on Facebook, Twitter and on Pastor Dana's blog.
Successful Living television outreach ministry is on two programs in 200,000 homes weekly and radio outreach ministry covers all of Northeastern Ohio with potentially millions of listeners every weekday, three times a day on two stations
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There isn't really much to discuss that we haven't covered with all the other 1283 coolers Xigmatek has released up till now. The Balder has the same 8mm diameter heat pipes sandwiched in a base, both made of copper. The pipes carry the heat into 51 Aluminum fins, pressed over the heat pipes. The main differences are fin design, overall shape and the ability to hold two fans, whilst still keeping weight to a slim 700 grams.
Cooling is handled by an 89 CFM fan, just like the one placed with the Dark Knight. The black body and white LED's make this 4-pin connected fan a great choice for the Balder as well. With up to 2200 RPM and 89 CFM, the Balder has its best chance at keeping to respectable temperatures. Due to the new design, Xigmatek loses a bit of fin area and the fan is a good choice to help compensate for the loss.
The Balder will fit any AMD since socket 754 and will fit any Intel from socket LGA775. This in mind, it is a good choice for its universal nature alone. While the cooler is yet to be released, most times when I get my sample it is only a few short weeks and they hit shelves anywhere. I was informed that the suggested retail of the Balder SD1283 is $46.99. Yes, it is a bit more than the basic 1283 series cooler, but the Balder does offer flash and elegance over its older brother. Now to let the testing speak for itself and see if the extra bit of money is worth the price.


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Posted by Cherrie on March 30, 2015	 March 30, 2015 Death Parade / Final Impressions / First Impressions
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「スーサイド•ツアー」 (Suusaido Tsuaa)
"Suicide Tour"
Coming into this episode, I honestly did not know how Madhouse would send this one off. Death Parade has probably been one of the most enjoyable and thought-provoking series I've had the pleasure to blog and the ending does not disappoint. As it turns out, we get a proper conclusion between Decim and Chiyuki, but the subplot between Oculus and Nona is up in the air. I don't mind so much that the debate between Oculus and Nona is left open-ended. To me, Nona has proved her point and stated her stance on arbiters and their roles in the after-life. Now it's Oculus' move and he's keeping a close eye on her, which he should. I'm still not truly sure what he thinks of Decim and his creepy smiles and head tilts remind me of a snake that's just waiting to strike. This is probably just one of those questions we'll have to wait (for a second season?) to see answered… or make assumptions of our own.
Despite the open-ended epilogue, I still found the episode gave us good closure between Decim and Chiyuki. This season has been littered with bittersweet separations, but I'm happy to say that this one… left me more hopeful than sad. Decim and Chiyuki were a great team and all the flashbacks show just how valuable Chiyuki was to Decim's development. They're a great couple in the sense that they complement one another and help each other realize what they really feel. I normally don't cry at anime anymore, but the final moments between Decim and Chiyuki had me close to tears. Not just the final moments when he sent her on her way, but when Decim sent her images of what life is like without her at home. Family clearly means a lot to Chiyuki and I can relate so heavily to the pain she felt watching her mother. It must be so painful for the dead to watch the living mourn over them; especially since Chiyuki died young and took her own life. If it were me, I would seriously regret the decision I made to suicide. And I'm sure that's the same thought-process which Chiyuki went through because she did want to live again. I didn't believe that Chiyuki would push the button which Decim gave her, but seeing all the tears flood her eyes was hard to watch. To take someone else's life over your own is a huge ultimatum and one that I actually think a lot of people would make (similar dilemma for Mayu last week), believe it or not. Luckily the fact that I knew Chiyuki was a good person led me to believe that she wouldn't. I just never thought that my heart would go out to her as she poured out tears for her mother because she didn't treating her life more preciously. As a daughter of a loving family myself, this scene hit me pretty hard because I could never imagine what it would be like to leave my family behind knowing how much they love me. Probably the most emotional scene for me this season.
The outbreak from Decim was a surprise but a very well-timed epiphany for him. I wasn't expecting the whole image to shatter, but seeing him pour tears of his own was such a triumph and hopeful scene to see. It felt triumph because Decim finally got to experience true sorrow and he felt it deep down in his heart. So much so that Chiyuki left an imprint in his life and he even created a dummy of her, as well as keeping her mom's dolls of Chavvot and Jimmy. I thought that showed huge bounds of development in Decim's emotion-less character and to top it all off, he even smiled at the end. Not the cheesy, creepy smile but a genuine one because he knew that Chiyuki has helped him in more ways than one. I don't know if this means that he'll remember her for all his existence, but just knowing that he's able to judge others after experiencing their same feelings and emotions is a step forward. I never thought that Decim would throw Chiyuki into the void either; after all they've been through, and just by seeing what a great person Chiyuki is. I think she does deserve a second chance at life because (similar to what I thought of Yousuke in episode 4) she regrets her mistakes and even in the after-life she still tries to do the right thing. She's not blaming others for her mistake, she's blaming herself and I think that takes a lot of strength to admit your own faults. Thus, I think it's a suitable ending for both her and her departure from Decim.
Bottom Line – @RCCherrie: Nearing started crying too when everyone else was. My heart goes out to you Chiyuki. Loved the closure between Chiyuki & Decim. I couldn't have asked for a better parting; full of smiles. What a great ending for #DeathParade. Sorry my post has been delayed – weddings and traveling will do that to you T_T.
Epilogue:
Final Impressions
All in all, if you've been following Death Parade with me, you'll know what a controversial but enjoyable ride it has been. If you haven't been watching Death Parade for whatever reason, then I highly suggest that you start it immediately! This is a unique type of anime series that doesn't come up every year and I think the it really does have wide audience appeal. The story is neither scary, nor thrilling in the traditional sense, but if I had to give it a genre – it would be dramatic and thought-provoking (almost like Oscar nominated films). There are so many areas of discussion which Death Parade brings up like the idea of suicide, redemption after death and even religion. Every topic could be argued both ways. However, if that's not your cup of tea, the plot can be made to be very simple and straightforward at the same time – you have a young girl who dies and turns up at Quindecim where she makes a big impact on Decim's "life" as an arbiter. There's no way for me to describe in words just how special and different Death Parade is without you watching the first episode for yourself. So I urge you to watch it and let me know your thoughts. The premiere is outstanding and it definitely caught my eye immediately.
What really makes the story stand out are the vast one-time characters and reoccurring cast members. Death Parade is a story about people and I think the staff has done a great job defining everyone that enters Quindecim as well as the Chiyuki and Decim. My favorite moments in the series were seeing all the different people enter the bar and learning the bits and pieces of their life while trying to guess their motives and past. Their reactions to some of the games and outcomes were far from ideal sometimes, but it's not unrealistic to how some people may react given their circumstances. I always thought that everyone had an understandable background and looking at who these people are now, you really see how they're a product of their environment growing up. The reoccurring characters are also ones to keep in mind, because even though they're just "dummies" in purgatory, they actually learn and change as the anime goes on. They've been doing this process over and over again for years, but doesn't mean that it's right or that it should be the norm. Nona challenges the rules set for arbiters and if you're looking for good continuity and overarching plot, then look no further than Death Parade. I can't stress enough just how interesting each of these individuals are, so if you're still doubtful that this series is worth a shot, please consider that you'd be watching some remarkable characterization. Plus, the animation, soundtrack and the voice-acting all adds to the high production value for this show. Seriously, what are you waiting for?
Chiyuki's skating scene was my favorite and really well animated (from last ep). I didn't catch whether Chiyuki went to the void or was reincarnated?
pearthefruit
March 30, 2015 at 8:51 am	7 years ago
She had the White face on the Top. So she got Reincarnated
WorldwideDepp
I absolutely loved this episode. A wonderful end to a wonderful series.
Without a doubt, this is Anime of the Season. With this, Madhouse has proven they can do anime-original shows as well.
Thanks for blogging this Cherrie. I know covering 3 shows was tough on your schedule.
esdesu
March 30, 2015 at 1:26 pm	7 years ago
Thanks for reading! I tried to be timely but Death Parade is also a show that requires some thought before writing. I'm glad everyone else enjoyed the series as much as I did though =) it deserves all the hype that it gets.
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Shaft head tilt.
Dafuq
Final Death Parade Thoughts:
Decim has two eyes!
Decim smiled!
I already miss you, Death Parade~
Thank you for picking up this wonderful series to the end, Cherrie~
Madhouse, you are awesome!
ichigo
Thanks for reading and all your insights every week =) Had a blast reading everyone's thoughts and comments as well. People can be so creative with their responses and theories.
March 30, 2015 at 12:44 pm	7 years ago
I really don't like the fact that they "tried" to squeeze some Oculus and Nona drama but left in hanging in the air as you said (probably realized there wasn't enough time to actually develop and conclude it). Nona and Oculus could have potentially fought each other, but this wasn't the type of anime to begin with and I'm glad they had the foresight to halt that.
The ending to Chiyuki and Decim was very tasteful. In a nutshell, I think the entire series was to send a couple of messages:
– Treasure your life
– Live your life to it's fullest and you will never fear death
– Empathy is important as it helps you to connect to others, and to do that, we need to learn to have/value emotions
Considering Japan is one of the countries well known for it's high suicide rate, this show has lots of life lessons to deliver.
Also, why is nobody talking about Ginti? He may "acted" like a dick, but we had never been shown his emotions when he sent Mayu to the void, as well as that little doll he fashioned after Mayu's image in the final scene. Someone from the MAL forums pointed out that those little wooden Japanese dolls are probably Ginti's version of Decim's dummies, which is why he's very protective of them (he's a total Tsundere).
The only mysterious thing here in DP is probably the cat (Ginti said it never came back).
Azsurance
The Mystery of Memine may not be resolved.
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March 30, 2015 at 10:04 am	7 years ago
Yes, I think there was a short comment about how the cat never returned (probably after Ginti threw Mayu into the void). I'm not sure what to make of that… I always thought the cat was a human (or arbiter?) spirit trapped inside a cat o_O but they never expanded on that.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ginti's dolls are similar to Decim's mannequins… but I assumed that Decim is an exception to the rule of arbiters in that, he actually cared enough to want to remember everyone that passed his bar. Not sure if that would apply to Ginti because he doesn't have human emotions embedded into him.
No emotions? Doesn't he? He fits the tsundere trope to a tee. He's obviously upset / annoyed over his friend Decim behaving as he does, otherwise he would not care at all.
He's most certainly the foil to Decim, but while he may not be created specifically with emotions, he most certainly expresses them.
All the dummies are created from the remnants of souls passed on after all. If it looks like a duck and talks like a duck… Is it the ship of theseus after all?
Thanks for covering this series! I enjoyed the ride but much more hearing everyone's thoughts regarding each episode, thanks to Cherrie and the readers who raised thought provoking questions.
Before anyone missed it, Ginti dolls may reflect the people that came by and made an impact, Mayu added to this latest collection.
> I can't stretch enough just how interesting each of these individuals are
I think you meant stress, not stretch
kushieda
Lol yes, yes I did. Thank you.
Best Anime this season. Hands down.
Oh, i got some serious feels from this episode, i was pretty much teary eyed during the 2nd half of the episode, the scene between Decim and Chiyuki at her house is truly a wonderful climax that uses everything accumulated during the series time as any self-respecting climax should do, and of course the elevator scene which had equal doses of feels and bittersweet comedy, i simply take back most of the negative stuff i said here (https://randomc.net/2015/03/21/death-parade-11/comment-page-1/#comment-1742210), Death Parade proved to be the BEST series this season and the best most satisfying finale.
So yeah, i will miss this series so much, probably will buy the Bluray for any extras that might come out, it's definitely worth the money.
Thank you Cherrie for covering this series and thanks everyone for your enriching discussions, really wish we get anime like this and Parasyte on a more regular basis, one could only wish ^_^
Hunter-Wolf
I think this might be my favorite of the season, next to Durarara. It's just all-round solid.
No Game No Life, Kiseijuu and now Death Parade.
Madhouse brand is starting to give me a good impression when looking for new anime to watch. XD
Please don't remind me of Mahouka & Mahou Sensou
Techim
You forgot their best, Hunter x Hunter 2011.
I had a nice time watching this episode a while ago, but now that this scene is a static screenshot…
It seems like people with photoshop skills and boredom can make this scene highly ecchi.
YouNow
staring at the d***
Just close to tears? You are tough one Cherrie 🙂
I was bawling lika a child XD
Still, closure between Chiyuki and Decim was really nice, so sweet.For me perfect in every way…And then series showed Ginti alone, Memine left, with that Mayu doll (and I presume the other dolls are also humans who left impression on him)…Final emotional stab -.-
Haha! It's hard to get real tears out of me these days =X must be because I'm so desensitized after watching so many shows T_T. But it was a heart-wrenching moment and I know when to give credit.
To think that I came down on Death Parade after watching the 1st ep, expecting nothing more than a weekly "See? All humans are so evil, we'll show you the darkness in their hearts." thing. I was thinking the show wouldn't realize that they were bringing it out and rushed to pass judgement because of the hype surrounding it, not that I thought it to be bad but I figured shows like Jigoku Shoujo already did what Death Parade was planning on doing, only better. Ever since, Death Parade has made me eat my words more & more each week and glad I am of it. Great stuff, Madhouse's just on a roll. Yea there's Mahouka & Mahou Sensou but it's okay, we'll just -Lord Tatsuya forgive me- see those as financial support.
MgMaster
This anime was quite special, I'm sad that it's over but happy I watched it.
The two most beautiful smiles.
Thanks for blogging this series, Cherrie~ It was interesting reading yours and other readers' views every week.
I'd fallen into a habit of waiting for shows to finish or mostly finish before starting but Death Parade was the first in a long time to really draw my eye and make me want to follow it through to the end. Production values aside, it was a smart series with interesting characters that felt more realistic compared to a lot of the usual character tropes in anime with my only regret being that the side characters weren't as well-developed as the guests or Chiyuki and Decim. I wish they had fleshed out Nona and Occulus more beyond being mouthpieces/chessmasters on the Arbiter power struggle, especially since it would have been great to see why Nona started having the thoughts she did and Occulus surprised me by citing the worry of an Arbiter experiencing "suffering" if they had emotions/empathy and creating the fourth Arbiter rule. However, I do think what Death Parade chose to focus on highlighted its strong points and still left me satisfied.
As much as it would have been great to see Chiyuki and Decim stick together, I'm satisfied with their ending. One of the biggest themes in the series is a) everything dies b) life is not fair c) enjoy the present because you will die. Chiyuki and Decim only had a few months together but it was definitely time well spent. I don't know if Decim will find a way to keep onto his memories of Chiyuki (I'd like to believe Quin compiling the memories might help) but the impact they've left on each other is clear and there's little doubt Decim won't be a better Arbiter and Chiyuki won't live her next life happily. Also, my biggest surprise, from a shallow POV: omg Decim has eyes.
As for Ginti, I missed the shot of Ginti's Mayu doll my first watch, but it was an interesting touch. Ginti has been both Decim's foil and point of comparison. Ginti had his own human around for a while, had problems understanding how to judge her, and finally pushed an unfair test on her. Unlike Decim, however, he lacks the ability to understand Mayu like Decim and Chiyuki understood each other (let alone understand what he did wrong, compared to Decim who had a complete breakdown), and that I think was part of why Memine left him. However, the final shot of the Mayu doll and Castra/Nona/Quin's discussion oddly left me with an impression of hope. I think if Mayu left absolutely no impact on Ginti, he would not bother making one of his precious dolls based on her. It doesn't justify what he did to her but I think it leaves the possibility of hope that even an Arbiter like Ginti can change one day.
It's unfortunate there doesn't seem like there'll be a second season, since the series apparently sold below average in Japan. I'd love to see more of the Arbiter world and the changing system and cast. However, I'm also satisfied with this series in itself and will probably pick up the dvds when they come out.
Acerbus
*but the impact they've left on each other is clear and there's little doubt Decim will be a better Arbiter and Chiyuki will live her next life happily.
Thank you again Cherrie for bringing Death Parade to RC and us readers 🙂 It's a pity that this anime hasn't gained as big a following as some of the others! Like you said, Death Parade has definitely been one of the most enjoyable and thought-provoking series, and I'm going to miss my weekly dose very much.
One thing that amazes me about Death Parade is that no episode is wasted. This is very rare in anime and TV series alike, and is one of the things that I enjoyed most about this series. Each episode gives you a little more information, and if you missed one, you actually do miss out on some information on understanding the whole story! While I also would have liked to see more explanation on Oculus/Nona and on Ginti's development, I have to say Death Parade ended at the perfect point. Watching Decim's eyes change made me think he actually became human at that point (think Pinocchio), but then they changed back again 😛 Having Chiyuki think back to all the previous Decim visitors was also a really nice touch!
And isn't it amazing that the little details in the ED also changed in this final episode? In the previous openings it was Chiyuki who was holding the two dolls, but in the ED here, it was the dummy that Decim had made. Ah I just love the thought the writers and animators have put into Death Parade!!!
I wonder if they'll produce an OVA even if there is no season 2. But then again, I'm pretty satisfied as is–I guess sometimes we just can't have all the answers in life 🙂
xClueless
Thanks for reading and leaving some great theories every week. One of the things I loved about reading all the comments (even though I don't have the time to respond to all of them) was hearing what others thought and some of the small details in the show I could've missed. Definitely a great show to be blogging and following along during this Winter season.
Hope there's another OVA! But technically Death Billiards was already an OVA so who knows >_>
Man, I don't know about most people here, but this show was truly a godsend actually- for me at least.
Anyways, I'd like to offer some of my thoughts on the show. You can find it here though, in case anybody's interested. Be warned, it can be long.
http://myanimelist.net/profile/NishizawaMihashi/reviews
Nishizawa Mihashi
Definitely the best anime of the season out of a season largely consisting of mediocrity.
I could see a potential sequel (or at least OVAs) given the pretty ominous fourth rule mentioned by Oculus in that an Arbiter with human emotions would only "lead to ruin".
Anime of the season.
Strong contender for anime of the year so far too.
P Ko
I assume people who call Death Parade anime of the season haven't watched Shirobako. That, or they believe that it belongs to the last season despite being 24 episodes long.
Interestingly, it feels like the show's strongest and weakest points come from the show's episodic nature. On one hand, it felt great to see so many stories unravel in Quindecim, but on the other hand, it didn't leave much space for the central plot, which turned out to be quite simple. Moreover, because of the whole "Arbiters are not human" premise, most of them can't really be considered characters: they're more like tools or plot devices. Of course, Chiyuki and Decim are the exceptions, but they can't pull the whole show's weight all on their own.
Still, it's a nice little show that will be remembered for going against the flow of the industry. It's just that I don't think that's enough to consider it the best show ever.
SingerOfW
April 1, 2015 at 6:02 am	7 years ago
No idea why you relate Death Parade to Shirobako, they're completely different. There's one thing Death Parade does really well is its engagement with audiences. The entire series focuses on a few things that each of us can relate immediately, that's Human, Emotion, Life and Death and these were explored throughout the series to allow us to think and reflect upon ourselves.
A film could have top notch animation, effects, music, script etc. But I always think, the best creative works are the one that changes one's life. This show is doing exactly that and that's what makes it a valuable.
One thing I gained from the series is now I truly understood the selfishness of suicide. I always thought those who suicide should go to hell, but now, I think those who committed suicide should get a second chance to redeem themselves like Chiyuki.
tsukiyo
April 1, 2015 at 11:24 am	7 years ago
I would like to think the couple from the end of episode 11 changed something in the void. Perhaps they brought hope to it and brought it out of the darkness? From how I understand it, it's supposed to be a place devoid of hope, perhaps all it takes is a pure love between two people to change something?
If that happened, sending her to the void to be with the guy she loves was actually a stroke of genius.
But I think realistically they're just two souls together falling endlessly in the dark..
April 4, 2015 at 12:06 pm	7 years ago
While I'm ok with the safe ending, It was pretty good. Not the best ending I would have hoped for but I'm not complaining.
After all they've already given me that great ep 3. I gotta say this is definitely my choice for AOTS. A pretty strong show from start to finish. Madhouse is on a roll.
April 1, 2015 at 6:05 pm	7 years ago
I wish there was episode 13 where Chiyuki reborn as a arbiter and works along side Decim again >_< I have a hard time accepting that she had to separate from Decim 🙁 and they just started liking each other too
Super late reply. Thank you for blogging this series. Wish I was able to keep up with the blog. Finally finished this series today and going through the reading the blogs
Rick Anime
May 16, 2015 at 8:17 pm	7 years ago
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