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Features to Look For from Your Payment Provider as a B2B Business
Having a predictable and secure cash flow is crucial for any online B2B business looking to enter the digital, global market. Though 51% of B2B payments still occur via cash, B2B payments are set to grow to USD 70 billion by 20301. This is on top of B2B eCommerce already being 5 times larger than B2C eCommerce according to Statista's report for the year of 2021.2 Hence, choosing the best digital payment provider [https://tazapay.com/payment-links] is important to make sure you are able to enter
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Signs to Look for to Avoid Online Payment Platform Fraud
Online fraud is about as old as the internet itself. It evolves and adapts at roughly the same pace as the internet's own changes and updates. Often, fraudsters are one step ahead of developments in cybersecurity. Therefore, when it comes to finding an online payment gateway, it can be a daunting task to choose between getting the services of an established and trusted provider or those from newer providers that offer competitive features such as lower platform and FX rates, escrow protection, c
What Should You Look for in a B2B Payment Gateway's API?
With more businesses taking to the online space to transact, it's more important than ever to remove as much friction between you and your clients as possible in order to make a great first impression. This is where having a payment gateway API that aligns with what you need in terms of features is key. Before diving into what features to look out for, it first helps to know what an API is and how it works in the context of B2B online payment gateways. Are you looking for a payment provider
Why Do B2B Businesses Need Escrow Services
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B2B Checkout Best Practices to Increase Conversion
The differences between consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce experiences are shrinking. A lot of the aspects that are common to consumer businesses such as a user-friendly interface, seamless experiences, automation, and digitized payments are being imbibed by the B2B segment. A prime concern however is the missing elements that lead to a seamlessB2B checkout. While the B2B eCommerce sector is almost five times [https://www.statista.com/study/44442/statista-report-b2b-e-comme
Moving the Experience of B2B Check Out Closer to B2C Experience
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in e-commerce being ingrained into each of our daily habits. As consumers, our reliability on online portals for goods and services skyrocketed. But as we move towards the future, it is B2B e-commerce that is fast becoming the subsequent frontier for investors and founders. The pandemic forced businesses to move online, and this emerging B2B e-commerce and marketplace infrastructure has started to fuel a new growth wave which is expected to touch $3.6 trillion [htt
Benefits of Going Digital with B2B Payment Process
The aftermath of COVID has not spared anyone ranging from SME businesses to large established enterprises, thereby accelerating the need to move to digital payments with an unprecedented sense of urgency across the B2B payment landscape. Business as usual had a new meaning and organizations shifted to a remote style of working. Legacy payments that were on-premise got stranded and paper checks were getting piled up across the globe in office mailboxes. The timing was not in favour of the slowd
Problems Escrow Is Intended to Solve
Escrow is a legal arrangement in which a third party temporarily holds large sums of money or property until a particular condition has been met (such as the fulfillment of a purchase agreement). Agents hold the funds or assets in digital 3rd party escrow accounts until the predetermined contractual obligations are met by the two parties. As such, digital escrow is emerging as a major alternative to other forms of major B2B and B2C payments such as letters of credit, while also solving age-old
Frequently Asked Questions on Letter of Credit
In international trade and business dealings, a Letter of Credit is a trusted way of mitigating the risk for vendors. Its universal acceptance amongst business-conducting parties comes from the ease with which it established a clear intent and ability to pay. Its importance can be gauged from the fact that the global letter of credit confirmation market is projected to reach a value of $4.99 billion [about:blank] by 2027. Yet, the term can be confusing for many people, especially those who are
Customs & Incoterms
DDP vs. DAP vs. DAT: Understanding the Difference
Incoterms basically indicate the point from where you are held responsible for taking certain risks and the costs involved. Additionally, it can also affect the incoterms you have negotiated with your supplier as well as the expertise that are needed by you to understand the definite processes involved in importing your goods. DAP - What does it stand for when it comes to shipping logistics? As far as shipping logistics are concerned, DAP is an international trade term and an acronym for Delive
Import Shipment Procedure in the Philippines: A Guide
An archipelago comprising 7,641 islands, the Philippines shares its sea borders with Indonesia, China, Japan, Taiwan, Palau, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Philippines' top trade destinations include Singapore, Japan, China, Korea, and the United States. Here are the best import shipment procedures and practices to follow in the Philippines. Importer Registration In order to list yourself as an importer, first and foremost, the business requires an Import Clearance Certificate which is issued by the Bu
B2B Payment Landscape: What Does It Entail
The past decade has seen a slow but steady shift in the B2B payment landscape. The various entities are leaning towards digitising the entire landscape, ensuring it becomes cashless, contactless, and convenient. In the year 2020, the B2B market size was value at $6.69 trillion in digital transactions which are meant to touch around $20.9 trillion by 2027 [1]. How can companies steer the B2B payments landscape? The majority of the online payment solutions are built keeping B2C use cases at the f
Top Emerging B2B Payment Trends
The past ten years have seen a gradual shift in the B2B payments sector – there has been a steady need to digitise this sphere, making it contactless and cashless. The year 2020 valued the B2B market size at $6.69 trillion in digital transactions and this was further expected to reach $20.9 trillion by 2027. [https://www.globenewswire.com/fr/news-release/2020/09/24/2098493/28124/en/Global-20-9-Trillion-Business-To-Business-B2B-E-Commerce-Markets-Size-Share-Trends-Analysis-Forecasts-2016-2019-202
How To Get An Import Permit/License In Singapore
So, you have decided to import goods to Singapore – one of the largest trading hubs in not only South East Asia but the entire world. For decades, Singapore has ranked consistently amongst the world's best countries in terms of ease of doing business. This has been fuelled by its remarkable connectivity and logistics infrastructure, appetite for innovation, skilled labor, and hassle-free regulations. But before you begin with your venture, it is important to be aware of all the prerequisites of
How To Source And Vet Suppliers On Alibaba And Best Mode Of Payment
Alibaba is China's largest e-commerce company and one of the world's largest B2B e-commerce spaces. This means that millions of small, medium, and large businesses and enterprises use Alibaba.com to buy and sell products. If you are a business looking to source high-quality products at competitive rates or are a vendor looking to expand your marketplace and looking to sell your products overseas, chances are you may have enlisted on Alibaba. The large multitude of sellers, exporters, and vendors
Important Things to Consider While Transporting Perishable Goods
The most important consideration to be kept in mind while transporting perishable goods, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy items, raw meats, and poultry is guaranteeing their freshness. Their transportation needs to be handled under the right temperature conditions because of their short shelf-life & special storage conditions to ensure they stay fresh. Certain protocols and rules need to be considered while transporting these items to prevent a loss to either of the parties involved. Right fro
B2B Payment Systems – What's best for Your Business?
B2B (business-to-business) payments systems are vastly different from personal payments. When business entities and enterprises are involved in trade dealings, there is a sequence of negotiations and service fulfilments that need to be completed before payments are processed. These processes are different in different enterprises, and parts of the world. When it comes to international or global trade deals, it involves several financial entities such as international banks, payment gateways, and
Best Ways to Receive International Payments As An Agency
What are the options for agencies to receive international payments, and which one should they ideally go for? Read on to know more.
Common Export Documents to Be Aware Of
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2010 vs. 2020: What Has Changed in Incoterms
The proliferation of the Internet, e-commerce, and opening up of international trade norms across the world have made it easier for buyers and sellers, importers and exporters across the world to conduct trade and business deals. The varying import and export norms and practices in different countries, however, present the risk of misunderstandings and disputes. To resolve these and to facilitate global trade the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has established the Intercoms (Internationa
Pros and Cons of Using Credit Cards for B2B Transactions
The pandemic has changed the way businesses interact financially giving way to a more digital route for B2B payment methods. Modes of B2B payments such as cash and cheques were going down and being replaced by other modes of payments such as credit cards, opening an escrow account, wire transfers, and other online modes of B2B payments. This digital trend is only growing by the day and appears to be staying on for a while. Having said that, the B2B payments landscape, especially internationally
Things To Keep in Mind While Exporting Internationally
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Invoicing International Clients as an Agency - Best Practices
When one expands globally, it is a very fulfilling and exciting time for the business. However, this growth also presents its own set of challenges. Cross-border payments, invoicing, and getting international clients to pay on time can be a bit of a tedious task. Invoicing is the concluding activity before the payment is received in the entire cycle of the trade. We often strategize on how to deliver the product and how to receive the payment but we tend to neglect this crucial invoicing step f
Seller Obligations under DDP Incoterms
Every day, millions of tons of cargo are shipped to destinations within a country or overseas. Hence, rules and regulations regarding incoterms have been enacted to manage this national and international trade. There are 11 incoterms, and these list out the responsibilities of both buyers and sellers. Delivery Duty Paid (DPP) is one of these 11 incoterms and defines the responsibility of sellers. Courtesy of seller.alibaba.comObligations of the sellers DPP is a delivery agreement between the bu
Transferwise (now Wise) vs Tazapay for Business Transactions
Since globalization accelerated in the late 1990s, the volume of international trade has grown exponentially over the past two decades. With increasing globalization, companies' need to cooperate with their international partners and customers is also growing. An important component of this is to ensure that money transfers flow seamlessly from one country to another. Historically, banks have monopolized the international payments and money transfers market, charging high transaction fees and s
How to Set Up a Trading Company in Singapore
The right location and a sound business strategy are important prerequisites for starting a trading company in any part of the world. Over the years, Singapore has emerged as one of the most favourable destinations for entrepreneurs planning to set up a trading company. Singapore is truly an attractive business destination with the second-highest GDP in the world and a business-conducive environment. Nevertheless, like every country, Singapore also has certain regulations. You need to know these
Top Reasons Why Ex Works Might Not Probably Be the Best Choice for Your Business
The EX Work Incoterm is commonly known as EXW Incoterm, often heard during the trade sector, especially for importing and exporting goods. When you opt for an EXW incoterm, the seller is only responsible for delivering goods to the designated location. Everything after that, including the shipping cost, is covered by the buyer. Therefore, this arrangement is more suitable for sellers as it has limited obligations for them. Under this incoterm, once the merchandise is packed, the full responsibi
Stripe vs. Tazapay: Which one Is Better for Cross-Border Payments
Businesses need to carefully assess the challenges brought about by international payments before selecting a cross-border payments [https://tazapay.com/] provider. There are multiple options available out there, each with its uniqueness and features. Depending on what suits your business requirement as well, a payment provider should be shortlisted. Today we will evaluate two leading payment solutions Stripe and Tazapay. The evaluation serves to help businesses like you decide what the best fi
Why Is It Important to Vet Vendors When Engaged in International Trade?
We have all heard that vendor vetting is critical for businesses engaged in international trade. But how critical? Here's a statistic to ponder on: According to a Deloitte report [https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/xe/Documents/risk/Deloitte%20Third-Party%20Risk%20Management%20Global%20Survey%20Report%202020.pdf] , 84% of companies have experienced a damaging third-party incident in the last three years. In fact, the same report suggests that 30% of the companies believe that their
Trade Regulations In Singapore - A Guide
Singapore is one of the largest trading hubs in Asia, having the highest trade GDP ratios. It has successfully established many trade associations that play through the shipping route from Asia to Europe and many smaller regional ports. The Port of Singapore is one of the world's busiest ports that handle 37.2 million twenty-foot equivalent units of containers and 626.2 million tons of cargo every year. If you also want to start trade with Singapore, you need to be well aware of the procedures a
Dangers Or Disadvantages Of Using EXW For Your Exports
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Preventing Fraud in International Transactions: Tips And Tricks
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Import and Export Procedure in India: All You Need to Know
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The Movement of Money and Documents in International Letter of Credit
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5 Common Incoterm Mistakes to Avoid
Incoterms are a set of internationally recognized rules that clearly define the responsibilities attached to the sellers and buyers. The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) established incoterms to ensure each party performs their responsibility as determined by the incoterm. These incoterms encompass the payment and management of multiple aspects of international trade, such as documentation, shipment, customs clearance, logistical activities, and insurance. Courtesy of approvedforwarders.
How to Maximize Your import/ Export Profits
One of the most lucrative opportunities for anyone with business acumen to get into is an international business. Unfortunately, we don't see many people wanting to be a part of the import-export business. Most entrepreneurs would rather do business within the confines of their country as they see more risk than benefits when trading beyond the borders. Import duty rates by country [https://tazapay.com/blog/tips-to-maximise-international-payment-flexibility-as-an-exporter/] , high processing fee
Tips to Maximise International Payment Flexibility as an Exporter
When businesses decide to expand and venture into the international markets through trading, they have to consider several things.
Types of Documentary Credit: A Guide
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4 Things to Know About CFR Shipping
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Tazapay in Association with Standard Chartered Offers Digital Escrow on Proxtera Network
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Benefits of Escrow for Small Businesses
Escrow is a payment service that is a tripartite agreement between the buyer, the seller, and the escrow provider that is beneficial for both the buyer and the seller involved in a transaction. The process involves keeping funds with a trusted and neutral third party responsible for releasing funds when the contractual obligations are fulfilled by both parties involved. A trusted escrow provider like Tazapay eliminates the risk for both the seller and the buyer. Courtesy of bayareaescrow.comWha
Tricks to Handle Cross-Border Business Payments as an SME in 2021
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Import Export Procedure in Malaysia - A Guide
Malaysia is burrowed between the Andaman Seas and South China, making it a historic trading centre and tactical location for international trade. It also borders Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore via bridge, Thailand by land and the Philippines and Vietnam via sea. In 2019, Malaysia witnessed a trade of RM 1.8 trillion – the exports of Malaysia amounted to RM 986.4 billion, and imports amounted to RM 849.0 billion worth of goods and services. To encourage global trade, Malaysia has continued to l
How to Start an Import Business in Malaysia?
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Import/Export Procedures in Singapore: A Guide
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Proxtera Protect, Powered by Tazapay: A Robust Solution to Streamline Global Trade
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Got Your Shipment Delayed and Already Processed the Payment? Suez Canal Blockage Might Be The Reason!
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Revocable vs. Irrevocable Letter of Credit: Understanding the Difference
A letter of credit is an undertaking by the issuing bank to guarantee a buyer's payment to the seller, on-time. Through a letter of credit, the issuing bank takes the guarantee of repayment in full and in accordance with the pre-decided contract terms and conditions
Best Incoterms for Sellers and Exporters
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Import-Export Procedures in Malaysia: Best Practices
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Vietnam Import Regulations: All You Need to Know
The average annual GDP growth of Vietnam in the year 2019 was 7.02%. After the drop in GDP during the pandemic, it has recovered, and currently, the average annual GDP growth is 6.7%. There is no doubt about the fact that Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. Quite surprisingly, Vietnam's import laws are strict and highly regulated by the government. Whether it is EXW incoterms [https://web.tazapay.com/how-to-decide-the-right-incoterm-for-your-cross-border-trade/] (EXW
Letter of Credit vs. Bank Guarantee: Clearing the Confusion
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Blockchain: Disrupting Cross-Border Trade in Southeast Asian Countries
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Verifying the Business Registration of a Vietnamese Company: 3 Best Practices
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Amendment To Electronic Transactions Act In Singapore: Opening Up New Opportunities For Traders
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How to Lower Trade Costs Via Transparency
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Escrow: A Novel Idea for International Trade Payments
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DDP: Meaning and Usage
The widespread use of the Internet and mobile devices, and the opening up of economies across the world have imparted a major boost to international trade. Small and medium businesses stand to profit due to the easy availability of quality goods and newer markets. While the total volume of international trade and cross-border deals only continues to grow, the potential for disputes due to varying import and export conventions and due to varying interpretations of guidelines is also quite high. T
Hidden Costs of CIF that You Must Know About
With shipping, there are myriad things that can go not as planned and this includes CIF. CIF trades usually happen when buyers look for a negotiation where the seller can deliver the goods as well as arrange for transportation and insurance services on behalf of the buyer. To understand CIF shipment meaning better, understand that buyers seek CIF for the convenience of not having to contact forwarding agents, insurance brokers, etc. one by one and hire their services separately to get their supp
Impact of 2021 Budget on Indian Exporters and Importers
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6 Things to Keep In Mind When Starting an Export Business
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10 Common Export Documents to Ensure Success Abroad
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Incoterms: Shedding Light on Delivered-At-Place (DAP)
A Delivered-At-Place incoterm requires the seller to deliver to a place named by a buyer, typically the buyer's premises. The buyer is responsible for unloading the means of transport. The seller has to carry out any export formalities and the buyer has to carry out any import formalities. Like with CPT and CIP the seller contracts for carriage and risk transfers only upon delivery which now is at the buyer's premises. The seller has no obligation to the buyer to insure for its risk. This rule w
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Most countries are knocking down trade barriers and cross-country trade and partnerships are at an unprecedented high. Small businesses are finding a greater acceptance and a large market online. One of the risks of doing business overseas, however, is that verifying the authenticity or credentials of your vendors or buyers becomes difficult. This means that dealing with a company that is not legit may be financially draining for your business enterprise. What to look out for One of the most im
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All business operations run on some level of trust. Unfortunately, excess of trust leads to fraud. Vendor fraud is one of the key fraud categories to watch out for. It involves fraud schemes in which the fraudster, usually an employee, manipulates the company's accounts payable and payment systems for unfair personal gain [https://rsmus.com/what-we-do/services/financial-advisory/forensic-accounting-and-fraud-investigations/three-ways-to-identify-and-combat-vendor-fraud.html] . To effectively co
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Running an import-export business comes with challenges and risks, especially if it is a small company. This business is subjected to the fluctuating global consumer sentiment and changing geopolitics. It becomes difficult at times to watch out for the changing global headwinds and keep an eye on one's own import-export business at the same time. Here are five tips for managing those risks and keeping your international trade thriving. 1. Run on Global Time Your import-export business runs 24/7
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The emphasis on digital payments, cashless enterprises and economies, and internet banking has been growing over the past few years. Governments and central banks across the world have also been promoting digital payments to curb black money and to increase accountability. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only acted as a catalyst towards this transition from a cash-based economy to a cashless economy, but it has also impelled the masses to adopt technological advancements such as e-wal
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The evolution of a country's economy is reflected in the efficiency with which the business is conducted and the security systems that have been put in place when it comes to payments between consumers and businesses or between business enterprises. This evolution [https://web.tazapay.com/covid-19-and-the-accelerating-trend-towards-digital-payments/] is essentially a movement towards fast, secure, and cashless transactions. Add technological development, mobile and online banking systems, digit
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The RCEP trade agreement is one of the most relevant trade agreements taking place in the world economy right now. RCEP stands for Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, its members are made up of 10 ASEAN countries and 5 other parties: Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. India was meant to join initially but dropped out with an option to return and re-join the partnersh
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If you are dealing with import/export trade, your vendors abroad are your most important asset. Unreliable vendors can disrupt your whole operation and cause losses. Vendor vetting should be a top priority as an entrepreneur. After all, the non-delivery crime in cross-border B2B transactions had over 61,000 victims in 2019 alone. If you are an exporter, vetting your buyers is equally important. Overpayment, advanced fees and credit card fraud are just some of the common tricks that scammers pos
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As an exporter or importer, it is important to be acquainted with every aspect of international trade laws, import-export procedures and documentation [https://web.tazapay.com/10-common-export-documents-you-must-know-about-to-ensure-success-abroad/] , terms of payment in international trade, and so on. However, those new to the trade world will often be left confused – at least at first – by various abbreviations being used as a matter of course. International trade encapsulates a huge ecosyste
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As a first time exporter, you might have little knowledge of how commercial contracts work and which import/export regulations you must know about. Understanding every aspect of the export chain, from preparing international shipping documents to handling return of undelivered items, helps mitigate risks. This blog details the export documents list [https://web.tazapay.com/import-export-documentation-required-for-your-shipments/] you must prepare and sign off on throughout the export journey.
5 Common Mistakes Traders Make When Selecting Their Incoterm
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The incoterm [https://web.tazapay.com/10-new-rules-you-need-to-know-about-incoterms-2020/] spells out the seller and buyer obligations and risks pertaining to the transfer of goods, cost, insurance and tariffs used in international trade contracts. The primary objective of Incoterms is to prevent or minimise uncertainties of different interpretations of such rules in different locations. The following sections list the best incoterms for buyers and sellers: Incoterms for buyers to consider:
Import-Export Documentation Required for Your Shipments
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Export Customs Procedures
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What is import? Import can simply be defined as, the purchase/bringing in of goods from a foreign country to a demand country. The process and procedure for any import varies from country to country. It is dependent upon the import compliance policy, statutory requirements and customs rules of countries. The global import trade is controlled by relevant government authorities and agencies, if not all, most cases. The objectives of these controls are proper use of foreign exchange restrictions, p
Export Customs Procedures in Vietnam
In order to be able to conduct export business in Vietnam, a foreign investor must register with the Department of Planning and Investment (DPI). Additionally, foreign investors who wish to engage in export activities in Vietnam are required to obtain an Investment Certificate. Companies that wish to expand their current business operations in order to engage in export activities must follow the procedures for adjusting their Investment Certificates. Certain goods require the trading company to
Export Customs Procedures in Thailand
Goods exported from Thailand require complete reporting to Customs and are subject to customs controls. Due to the automated nature of the e-Customs system, the export procedures are very similar to the outlined steps for importing goods. The process and procedures for exporting goods from Thailand have been centralized into the online e-Customs system. In order to register for the system, the exporter must already possess a 'digital certificate'. Once a digital certificate is in place, the expo
Export Customs Procedures in Singapore
A step-by-step guide for Exporting from Singapore; Goods exporting from Singapore must be declared, even though there is no goods and service tax and duty levied. A certificate of origin, where required, can be acquired for any exported good originated/created in Singapore through the online TradeNet platform. To commence the export process, the Exporting entity must do a one-time registration for a Unique Entity Number (UEN). This process is done by registering with the Accounting and Corporate
Export Customs Procedures in Philippines
A step-by-step Export Procedures from Philippines – For first time exporters, there is a requirement to register with the Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) via the Philippine Exporters Confederation. The CPRS accreditation must be renewed annually, and it costs P1000 (US$20). It will take approximately 15 business days for the approval. You should enlist your business with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). For certain types of exporters and product categories, additional regis
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Current export customs procedures require exporters to register with Indonesia's trade department to obtain a customs identification number (Nomor Identitas Kepabeanan, NIK). It is a personal identification number assigned by the Directorate General of Customs and Excise. Additionally, anexporting business [https://web.tazapay.com/5-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-starting-an-export-business/] must have a taxpayer identification number (NPWP) and a business license. The business license has to be on
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In the current age of technology and capitalism, many people get caught up in trying to define their individuality with mass produced goods. In David Fincher's movie Fight Club, the narrator, who is commonly referred to as Jack, invents an alter ego to serve as a source of substance in the hallow world of corporate America. This alter ego, named Tyler Durden, is portrayed as a completely psychologically and physically separate being throughout the movie. The inherent polarity in personality between these two personas proves to be a crucial point of interaction between the two characters, and is the basis for most of the action in the movie. Thus, Fight Club depicts the necessity for a balance between the passive and aggressive aspects of the human psyche, which parallels the main theme and insights that are illustrated in Judith Cofer's "The Other."
Jack is "a twentysomething wage slave" of the late 20th century who bases his identity in his material possessions (Smith 58). The scene in his apartment where he discusses the type of things that he owns illustrates this point, and shows that he thinks he can find happiness and identity in these items. As he walks through the apartment it is portrayed as an Ikea catalog with his possessions having product descriptions and prices underneath them. This illustrates the fact that Jack is trying to find happiness through materialism, which proves to be a very hollow lifestyle to partake in and serves as the main catalyst for the creation of Tyler.
Although not as apparently driven by materialism to the extent that Jack is, but equally as conventional, the narrator of "The Other" is very similar to Jack. She wears "tailored skirts" and has a "close-cropped cap" (Cofer 363). Also, it is evident that she is tied to some corporate building because she mentions an elevator in line 16 (Cofer 363). Thus, the narrator is the female representation of Jack; she is preoccupied with fulfilling corporate expectations.


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{
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    {
        public enum Platform
        {
            Windows,
            Linux,
            Mac
        }

        public static Platform RunningPlatform()
        {
            switch (Environment.OSVersion.Platform)
            {
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                        return Platform.Mac;
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Q: OData Services and Silverlight Client Side Paging, am I missing something? I've got a silverlight application where I'm using the MVVM approach and retriving data from an oData service. What I'm wanting to do is use the built in data grid and data pager controls to display and move through the returned data. After a couple hours of research, I feel like there is no good built in way to do this. I think it is going to require me writing some custom paging and building my paged queries by myself. Everything I can find about the PagedCollectionView seems to indicate it only works on data that is already cached on the client side. Since I don't want to pull thousands of records from the oData service at once, that won't work. Is there something I'm missing here? Something inherant about the DataServiceCollection or something that allows me to let the data pager handle building the queries automatically?

A: Here's a custom implementation, it modifies the OData query to support paging http://blogs.msdn.com/b/phaniraj/archive/2010/08/19/implementing-server-side-sorting-paging-for-odata-feeds-in-silverlight-controls-datagrid-datapager-dataform.aspx
The article wasn't too great, but after some fiddling (removing the Frame and just adding DataGridSupport as a UserControl, and making the NewItemPlaceholderPosition property auto-implemented) I did got his source code to work. It's pretty impressive http://cid-925c2d2bb2d03c6b.office.live.com/self.aspx/Public/EuphoriaClientApp.zip

A: Is that an external OData service, or on your own server?
If on your own service, use RIA services instead. Then paging is trivial.
If on another server, implement RIA services anyway, but get your server to fetch the Odata, in a paged fashion, and return via RIA services linq queries.
If you can provide more specific details of the data service and your server setup I will try provide specific details.

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Clay tiled roofs have a certain beauty to them that seems to withstand the test of time. Famously used in old European structures, some clay tiled roofs have been there for more than a hundred years, with only minimal wear.
Clay tiles are popular in Auckland because of their appeal and durability. As a preferred roofing material, there are several companies that specialise in roof repair and restoration, which include local companies like Barrier Roofing Ltd.
Auckland has an oceanic climate, so it experiences long, dry summers and wet winters with minimal frost. The area is one of the sunniest in New Zealand, which also means that it has an exceedingly high UV index.
Roofing materials degrade quickly when exposed to excessive amounts of UV rays. Thankfully, clay tiles are naturally resistant to UV exposure because of their properties. Since clay tiles are baked at high temperatures to toughen them, applying additional heat does not affect them greatly.
Clay also has superior water resistant qualities compared to other materials like concrete. They absorb only 6% of the rainwater that falls on them, meaning less moisture and less stress on the structural foundation.
Clay tiles only need to replacing every 50 to 75 years or so and need very little to keep them clean. They do, however, require expert installation for them to withstand the elements, especially since they are a loose form of roof cladding. As such, the installation of clay roofs is subject to strict compliance with building codes to prevent falling debris.
Clay is undoubtedly attractive and it is no wonder that it is the preferred material for use in monumental buildings. Because of their colour and their overlapping shapes, clay tiles are decorative as well as functional.
Clay roofing tiles may be flat, barrel-shaped, or S-shaped. Modern designs even interlock, almost like a puzzle piece. They usually come in brown, natural terracotta colours, but can be glazed and coloured in different shades. They are popular with homeowners and as they match perfectly with the primarily European styled architecture of Auckland.


Applications for the Chancellor's Executive Education Fellowship to the UCLA Anderson Executive Program are now being accepted.This fellowship is made possible by the generous support of Dean Judy Olian and is intended to enhance the development of emerging leaders at UCLA.
The UCLA Anderson Executive Program is designed for leaders with management experience who have achieved, or have the potential to advance to, senior management positions at the University. Nominees who have attained a UCLA position at Management and Professional Staff (MSP) Grade 2 and above will be given priority consideration for the fellowship. A personal commitment to leadership development, to building a career at UCLA, and the ability to invest the time to fully participate in the program are essential to participant success.
The Executive Program is offered twice per year and one fellowship is offered for each session. The Spring session runs from February 21 – June 15, 2015. The Fall session runs from September 19, 2015 – February 8, 2016. The deadline for applications is November 5, 2014, for both sessions.
An online application form is available in Related Information. Application materials should be forwarded to Julia Sanchez at juliasanchez@chr.ucla.edu.
An announcement of the Fellowship awards will be made in January 2015. Those not selected for the award are encouraged to consider applying directly to UCLA Anderson. A 30% discount is available for eligible UCLA managers and senior staff. Early application is recommended, since space is limited. More information about the Executive Program can be found in Related Information.


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It can takes years of daily Internet surfing or weekly tennis matches for the subtle aching and throbbing of wrist damage to set in. While conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are fairly well known, other forms and causes of wrist pain are slightly harder to diagnose. Check out the symptoms that aren't usually linked to issues with the carpal tunnel to determine what might be causing your stiffness and inflammation. If your wrist issues aren't being caused by repetitive strain, changing your computer habits or eliminating certain behaviors may not be enough to stop the pain. Our clinic can help you to determine what it going and if something can be done to help lessen or eliminate the pain.


Everyone loves this healthy, delicious Spaghetti Squash Lasagna!Italian food has always been my favorite to cook and eat. There is something so comforting about a big bowl of pasta with a spicy and robust tomato sauce topped off with a generous helping of salty parmesan cheese.
While the texture of the pasta absolutely adds to any good Italian dish, I was pleasantly surprised to find that spaghetti squash really does hold up as a halfway decent low-carb substitute to pasta. And while spaghetti squash along with your favorite meat sauce is perfectly delicious, I went a step further here; I transformed my favorite veggies into a baked spaghetti casserole of sorts.
Even the biggest health food critics loved it. My boyfriend, one of the harshest judges of my culinary talents, enjoyed two, large helpings of this delicious dish!
In my article, Fall at the Farmer's market, I mentioned that spaghetti squash is high in omega-3 fatty acids, the good-for-you fats but it also boasts high levels of beta-carotene. Beta-carotene which is considered an antioxidant is great for your skin and nails and promotes healthy eyesight.
As readers of my blogs know one of my favorite ways to up the nutrition of nearly every dish I make is to sneak in some spinach anywhere I possibly can. The wonderful thing about spinach is that the flavor and texture of this dark, leafy green can be very easily masked, and it is SO darn good for you! So, it should come as no surprise that I've done it again. Full confession—there's spinach in this casserole! Another reason for my devotion to spinach is that it has so many health benefits it's considered a superfood. Not only is it high in iron and potassium but also has protein, magnesium, and folate. Plus, it's great for skin and bone health.
Another ingredient that adds texture and flavor to this dish is the Baby Bella mushroom. Mushrooms are one of the rare foods that naturally contain vitamin D. Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, is best known for aiding in the body's absorption of calcium but isn't present in very many foods (salmon, dairy products, beef and egg yolks are others). Mushrooms are also high in selenium, a vitamin, found in small traces in many fruits and vegetables. Selenium promotes bladder health and has antioxidant properties.
Finally, the red pepper in this recipe boasts almost 300% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C which gives your immune system a boost! Not only that but red peppers are rich in magnesium and vitamin B-6 which helps your body to metabolize fats and proteins to make the energy you need to keep moving!
Scooping out the baked spaghetti squash using a fork is the most labor-intensive part of this recipe but it's kinda fun, too!
My recipe calls for a 24-ounce jar of sauce. While I prefer to make my own sauce—mainly to give me control of the sodium and sugar—if there's not time, I enthusiastically recommend Rao's Homemade. If going the store-bought pasta sauce route, I like Rao's Arrabiata sauce for this particular recipe but they also have a fabulous marinara if you don't want the heat.
Rao's is available at my local Whole Foods.The nutrition facts in my Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Recipe was calculated using a 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce that has approximately 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving. If you can stay close enough to that the nutrition facts will be accurate for your dish as well.
The most labor-intensive part of this recipe, of course, is scooping out the spaghetti squash. One large spaghetti squash should be more than enough for this recipe. To prepare the spaghetti squash, use a sharp knife to puncture the squash in several different spots and place the whole squash in a 350-degree oven.
Let it roast for 30-35 minutes (be careful not to overcook as it will make your casserole mush). After it cools, cut the squash in half and use a fork to scoop out the inside and make "noodles". Spaghetti squash is so named because when scooped with a fork, it resembles angel hair pasta.
Try our Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Recipe for yourself! Manga!


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Trump-Russia investigation
'I love the president': John Dowd quits as Trump lawyer in Mueller investigation
77-year-old lead attorney confirms exit from White House team
Dowd said on Saturday he hoped Russia investigation would end
Ben Jacobs in Washington
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John Dowd, 77, confirmed to the Guardian that he had departed. Photograph: Brendan McDermid/Reuters
John Dowd, Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the Mueller investigation into Russian election interference and alleged links between Trump aides and Moscow, resigned his role on Thursday while protesting his "love" for the president.
Trump attacks Joe Biden amid reports of 2020 presidential run
In an email to the Guardian, Dowd confirmed his departure and said: "I love the president and wish him well."
The 77-year-old left Trump's legal team days after the hiring of Joseph DiGenova, a cable news commentator and former US attorney who has claimed the Mueller investigation is an attempt to frame the president, carried out by the FBI and Department of Justice.
The shake-up comes with special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly closing in on an interview with Trump and less than two weeks after the president insisted on Twitter he was "VERY happy" with his legal team and said his lawyers were "doing a great job".
Dowd attracted unwanted attention on Saturday, in the aftermath of the firing on Friday of the former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe. As Trump saluted McCabe's firing as "a great day for democracy", Dowd told the Daily Beast he hoped Mueller's investigation would now be shut down.
In an email, Dowd said "I pray" that the deputy attorney general, Rod Rosenstein, who oversees Mueller, "will follow the brilliant and courageous example of the FBI Office of Professional Responsibility [OPR] and attorney general Jeff Sessions", who fired McCabe.
That, Dowd said, would "bring an end to alleged Russia collusion investigation manufactured by McCabe's boss James Comey based upon a fraudulent and corrupt dossier".
Dowd first said he was speaking for the president but then rowed back, telling outlets including the Guardian he had spoken in a personal capacity. He then told Axios that Trump "didn't have any problem" with his statement.
Trump has been more aggressive in attacking the Mueller investigation, recently mentioning the special counsel by name for the first time. On Thursday the New York Times cited "two people briefed on the matter" in reporting that Trump had disapproved of Dowd's handling of his Saturday statement. The paper also said Dowd had counselled Trump not to sit down with Mueller, which the president wishes to do.
Asked whether he still wanted to testify before the special counsel n Thursday, Trump replied: "Yes. I would like to."
Dowd had attracted controversy before. In December, he insisted "the president cannot obstruct justice" after Trump tweeted that he "had to fire [former national security adviser Michael] Flynn because he lied to the Vice President and the FBI".
The tweet raised questions about whether Trump had attempted to obstruct justice when he asked the then FBI director James Comey to halt an investigation into Flynn the day after he was fired. Dowd later insisted he wrote the tweet in question, not Trump.
Flynn has pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI and is one of three former Trump aides co-operating with Mueller after agreeing plea deals. The others are the former foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos and former deputy campaign manager Rick Gates. The former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort has pleaded not guilty to charges including money laundering and tax and bank fraud.
In February, Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals over the election interference campaign.
Before representing Trump, Dowd was best known for his role in Major League Baseball's investigation of the all-time hits leader Pete Rose, for gambling. As a result of Dowd's controversial report, Rose was banned from baseball and made ineligible for induction in the Hall of Fame.

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Xilinx (XLNX) stock fell 8.2% last week, which ended April 6, 2018, to close at $66.30. Xilinx stock is now trading 21% above its 52-week low of $54.99 and 14% below its 52-week high of $77.96. In comparison, the S&P 500 (SPY), the PowerShares QQQ ETF (QQQ), and the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF (SMH) have fallen 6.4%, 9%, and 10.5%, respectively, in the last month.


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Mansha Pasha and Ali Kazmi confirmed as lead cast of Kamal Khan's Laal Kabootar
Published Nov 21, 2018 03:38pm
Laal Kabootar is an upcoming thriller film set in Karachi
Upcoming indie thriller flick Laal Kabootar may have a first-time director (Kamal Khan) and producers (Kamil and Hania Chima's Nehr Ghar) but features well-loved and popular faces in its cast.
Actors Mansha Pasha and Ali Kazmi have confirmed that they have signed the lead roles in the film.
While Mansha said it was too soon to reveal many details, she did reveal to Images that "Laal Kabootar is about a female protagonist who goes through 'something' in life... and the story is about how she overcomes that."
Mansha also shared that there are sub-tracks in the story involving other characters.
Speaking to Images, Ali shared that he will play a journalist in the film, "a very intense, clever guy but also very fun-loving. He doesn't like talking about work outside of work. He's very quirky and loves his wife more than life itself."
Both actors believe that their film will offer a new experience.
"I think this film will be the first of its kind, the kind of shots the director Kamal and cinematographer Mo Azmi are taking, it'll be an experience. Laal Kabootar will make your head spin," said Ali while Masha says it depicts Karachi in a very authentic way and will be a completely new genre for Pakistani cinema.
Laal Kabootar will also star Ahmed Ali and Saleem Mairaj. It will release in 2019.


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What to know about Dolphins' six coaching candidates they're interviewing
As of Thursday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins have six head coaching candidates they are known to be pursuing interviews for.
The position became vacant on Monday morning, when the Dolphins announced the surprising firing of ex-coach Brian Flores. Flores had just completed back-to-back winning seasons after exceeding expectations in his first year at the helm in Miami, going 5-11 with a roster devoid of NFL-caliber talent. He went 24-25 in three seasons.
The six known targets are three offensive coordinators and three defensive coordinators. The three with a defensive background also have previous head coaching experience, and three of the six have made a previous stop with the Dolphins, two as a coordinator.
Flores, who owner Steve Ross did not feel effectively communicated within the organization, has since been reported as landing an interview with the Chicago Bears for their coaching vacancy.
Here are the coaches, in alphabetical order, and key things to know about each of the candidates:
Brian Daboll, Bills offensive coordinator
Daboll has ties to the Dolphins and to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. He was offensive coordinator in Miami in 2011, Tony Sparano's final year at the helm. He held the same role, along with quarterbacks coach, for the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2017, Tagovailoa's freshman season when he was a backup most of the year before relieving starter Jalen Hurts in the title game and leading a comeback against Georgia for an overtime victory.
In his current role with the Bills, he has been instrumental in the development of quarterback Josh Allen. Daboll got to Buffalo in 2018, when the team drafted Allen with the No. 7 pick. Under Daboll, Allen made a huge jump to the Pro Bowl in his third season, 2020, when Daboll also won AP NFL Assistant Coach of the Year.
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Daboll's other coordinator stops are with the Kansas City Chiefs (2012) and Cleveland Browns (2009-10). Like Flores, he is also a member of the Bill Belichick coaching tree. He got his NFL start as a defensive assistant with the New England Patriots in 2000. Between that experience and flipping to wide receivers coach from 2002-06, he was part of the Patriots' first run of three Super Bowls in four seasons under Belichick. He later returned as tight ends coach in New England from 2013-16, winning two more Super Bowls to bring his total to five. The Bears have also asked to interview Daboll.
Leslie Frazier, Bills defensive coordinator
If the Dolphins want to go the route of hiring someone who has previous NFL head coaching experience, Frazier is an option. He is the latest to be reported as a Miami target for the vacancy after the Wednesday night news surfaced.
Frazier, 62, was head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2011 to 2013, compiling a record of 21-33-1, including playoffs. He was interim head coach for Minnesota to finish the 2010 season and then retained the full-time job. Frazier also was defensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014-15), Vikings (2007-10) …read more
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What to know about Dolphins' seven coaching candidates they're interviewing As of Friday afternoon, the Miami Dolphins have seven head coaching candidates they are known to be pursuing interviews for. The position became vacant on Monday morning, when the Dolphins announced the surprising firing of ex-coach Brian Flores. Flores had just completed back-to-back winning seasons after exceeding expectations in his first year at the helm in Miami, going 5-11 with a roster devoid of NFL-caliber talent. He went 24-25 in three seasons. Of the seven known targets, four have an offensive background and three defensive. Six are current NFL coordinators. The three with a defensive background also have previous head…
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Last week we spent a day in York, England. Founded by the Romans in AD 71, York is a historical and culturally rich city. Here are some of the highlights from our visit…
York's most prominent sight is the impressive York Minster. Built between 1220 and 1480, this massive Gothic cathedral has one of the widest naves in Europe and can seat approximately 2,000 people. York Minster's interior is a marvel, boasting one striking feature after another.
The popular, medieval Shambles was once a street filled with red meat (shambles or shamel is an archaic term for slaughterhouse). Although no butcher shops remain, some stores still have meat-hooks hanging outside. Today, tourist shops, eateries, and retail shops line the old, narrow street.
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum is one of Britain's top museums that offers a trip back in time.
Kirkgate, a re-created Victorian street, inside York Castle Museum.
From the Victorian era through to the "swinging 60s," the re-created rooms and streets offer a glimpse into everyday life from the cleaning, cooking, and washing to birthing and marriage. The museum is named after York Castle, which once stood on the same site.
Clifford's Tower
Sitting high on a small hill outside of York Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower is all that remains of the former York Castle.
York's City Walls
Significant portions of the medieval city walls, that once protected York, remain intact. Walking along these walled fortifications offer some wonderful views of the city as well as an interesting perspective.
Bootham Bar – One of the main gates in York's wall.
Multangular Tower
The Multangular Tower, in Museum Gardens, is one of several defensive towers built around the city in the early third century. This ten-sided tower is a fascinating snapshot of history, showing the original, smaller Roman stonework on the bottom and the larger medieval stonework on top. It's amazing that structures like this are still standing.
That's all from York. We enjoyed our quick, one-day visit to this historic, English city.
Tagged city walls, photography, shambles, travel, York, York Minster


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Hamilton explained his radio message: "You put me in a difficult situation"
April 12, 2022 cars-power News
The driver of the Mercedes finished the race in fourth place behind his teammate.
The drivers of the German team took advantage of Max Verstappen's bad luck and Carlos Sainz's mistake to place better in the race, so George Russell came to the podium and was followed by Lewis Hamilton.
"This is a great result for the team. This weekend we had a lot of difficult moments with the car, but we managed to reach the fifth and sixth place in the qualifications, so that we reached the third and fourth position in the race without any problems with reliability. " Lewis Hamilton told Sky Sports. "George did a good job. I saw his fight with Perez, I wish we could have been better, but we are definitely taking these points and continuing to work. "
Also, Lewis Hamilton explained his message to the team over the radio at the end of the race, when he told them "You put me in a difficult situation."
"I couldn't fight for the third place, because the engine overheated, so I had to retreat a little behind. We took as many points as we could today and this is a good result for that team. " he added.
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For this weeks challenge, we had to do a gray mani. I did a gray cloud mani for the poopy weather lately. Although, I heard there is a warm up coming our way!! It has not rained or anything, but it just has been super cold. I hate the cold! For being a dark vampy polish girl, I hate that kind of weather. So this is my rain dance (on my nails) to get better outside! We want warm weather, we want warm weather.... So without further ado... Enjoy!
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The Flypaper is a scary episode of Tales of the Unexpected about a girl on a bus who is accosted by a creepy old man. It's based on a short story by Elizabeth Taylor (the writer, not the actress). It's not very well-known, but everyone who has seen it describes it as "chilling, disturbing and terrifying" In his introduction, Roald Dahl says it's "so neat and nice and spooky that I only wish I had thought of it myself."
When the story begins, the police are dragging the marshes looking for a missing school girl.
"The hunt for 12-year old Elaine Phillips continues. Elaine has been missing from her home for 5 days now and police have issues another appeal today for any information that might help in the search for the Northwoods schoolgirl. Elaine is slender and 5-feet tall. She was wearing a school uniform of grey skirt and maroon blazer when she was last seen by two of her classmates."
The story centers around an 11-year old girl named Sylvia. Ever since her parents died in a car crash, her life has taken a turn for the worse. She is quiet, sad and sullen and can't stand living with her grandmother who cares more about her roses than she does about Sylvia.
One day, when she is on her way home from her piano lessons, Sylvia notices a strange man watching her. He gives her the creeps and every time she looks over her shoulder, the man is there.
Sylvia suspects he is following her, so she runs all the way home. When she gets back to the house, she tries to tell her grandmother about the man who was following her, but the old woman isn't interested.
"Never talk to strangers," her grandmother says, "That's a basic rule for girls your age."
"But I wasn't talking to him," Sylvia protests.
There's another news report on TV about the missing girl.
"The body of Elaine Phillips, age 12 has been found in the Northwoods marshes. Police and frogmen have been searching the area since Friday…"
Every Wednesday, after school, Sylvia has to go to piano lessons. She feels trapped in her life. She doesn't have any friends in school. She hates school, she hates church, she hates piano lessons. She wishes she could be invisible or maybe just disappear.
On the bus, a man sits down opposite her. Sylvia thinks she recognizes him. He's the man who was following her the day before.
The man attempts to strike up a conversation with her.
"I believe I've seen you before," he says, "wending your way either to or from a music lesson, I imagine."
Sylvia puts her head down and tries to ignore him.
"I used to do that when I was a child," the man says. "Make myself invisible and goodbye nasty world."
When the bus conductor comes to collect the fares, Sylvia pays for her ticket. The man buys a ticket for the same destination.
Sylvia is disgusted when the man changes seats and sits down beside her.
"I'm very fond of children, you know," he says. "I treat children on my own level."
Another passenger, an old lady, sees that the man is bothering Sylvia and making her uncomfortable.
The old lady shoots him a disapproving look and says, "I know your sort!"
Sylvia gets off the bus one stop early to avoid the old man. She runs to a phone box, intending to call the police, but the phone is out of order.
All of a sudden, she hears the dreaded voice behind her.
"Looking for some spare change?"
She spins around. It's the creepy old man from the bus.
"It's broken," Sylvia replies in a trembling voice.
"Oh what a pity," the man giggles.
The embarrassment she suffered on the bus gives way to terror.
"Go away or I'll scream," Sylvia warns.
Just then, the old woman from the bus appears. Sylvia is relieved to see her. She hits the old man with her umbrella.
"Be off with you," she shouts. "Leave that little girl alone."
The old man reluctantly leaves, muttering to himself.
"Didn't your mother ever warn you not to talk to strangers?" the old woman asks sternly.
"She's dead," Sylvia replies.
"Oh, I'm sorry," says the old lady. "Well, you can come with me. I think we ought to phone the police, don't you? I think the police would be very interested in what happened on the bus today."
They start walking and when Sylvia glances back, she sees the man standing in the distance, glaring at them.
The old woman brings Sylvia to her house and makes her a cup of tea. She tells the girl to put some biscuits out on the table while she phones the police.
Sylvia hears the front door opening.
The old woman turns around and smiles.
"Hello, Herbert," she says. "You're just in time. The tea's ready."
Sylvia is horrified as the dreadful truth finally dawns on her.
The old man locks the door.
There's a roll of flypaper hanging in the window, with a few flies stuck to it.
"Aha, caught another one," he grins. "It's the sweetness that attracts them, you see, and then the stickiness that prevents them getting away…"
As the old couple pull down the window blinds, Sylvia makes a desperate attempt to get away.
The old man and woman grab her by the neck and shove her back into the chair.
"You haven't had your tea," they say with a smile.
Alana_Smith says:
Loved this one!
Gem_Twist says:
Grandma: I love my roses but where's that kid that I saw always at my home
News: girl found dead near grandmothers house
Grandma: oh there you are
And that's why u dont speak to strangers.
jeffthekiller666 says:
It's got a good plot but not scary sorry sfk
Yep okay
terror beauty says:
I knew it…..girls should be more careful.*shudders*
DemonicQueenzilla says:
That girl is dumb
Curious Shubhi says:
I EXPECTED SHE WAS A HELPER…..BUT ALAS…….
snowwhite says:
misscreepellacrackelfur says:
saw it cumin'
It was soo great…. I thought the old woman was going to hurt her but I didn't think the creepy man was part of it all too.
Pssshh I knew the old woman was in on it….guess the forgot one of the most important rules…trust no one.
Misis Kokofa says:
I saw it coming.. But good story anyway
DeathBrynn says:
@PurpleGirltheHorrorFan I see you everywhere on SFK! Anyway, I totally agree that this could happen. It creeped me out so much to the point where I wouldn't go outside to play in the snow. ;c
OH… OH MY GOD… That was excellent. And horribly scary, because things like this CAN actually happen. Not turning into flies, I mean. I mean that people can betray you. The world is a horrible place. I loved the story :D
i get it
SiennaScary says:
This story may start out as being my favourite story so far! Great job SFK☺
The Light of Lilly says:
Could have been more detailed… No fright in sight
LittleDove07 says:
beware of old nice ladies lol
Darksun77 says:
I don't get the story, what does the tea and flypaper have to do with the story?
Scaryforkids says: It's kind of a metaphor for how they caught her. He says the flies are attracted to the flypaper by its sweetness and they are kept there by its stickiness. The old woman is "sweet" and the old man is "sticky". Together, they form a trap. The tea is probably drugged with something to knock her out.
bloody_ghost says:
So they turned her into a FLY!?
Thhey stuck her onto the FLYPAPER!?
SFK, I dont get it,
diedalone says:
Wow such a great story SFK
Wonderkill says:
Why did that stupid girl gone home with her , she was also stranger .
Exist says:
Wow, I didn't expect that ending . Great one SFK
I really, really appreciate SFK for such awesome stories especially these days. The best part is that they are real life stories. I didn't expect that the old woman and old man are planned cheaters.
Scaryforkids says: Thanks, I'm glad you enjoy them. Obviously I didn't come up with the plot for this one, but I had fun retelling it. Like Roald Dahl says, I wish I had thought of this myself.


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'This Incredible Moment in History': Inside NBC Sports' Triple Crown Broadcast
By Karen Hogan Ketchum
Friday, June 12, 2015 - 9:55 am
As American Pharoah rounded the second turn at Belmont Park and began to pull away from the pack, the NBC Sports Group crew knew something special was about to happen. And, seated in NEP's ND1, director Drew Esocoff and Coordinating Producer Rob Hyland were about to put into action a plan 37 years in the making.
Esocoff had just one thing in mind.
"My main goal was just not to cut to a camera that had the wrong horse," he quipped. "That was priority number one."
All kidding aside, when American Pharoah crossed the finish line 5½ lengths ahead of Frosted, horseracing recorded its first Triple Crown since 1978. Esocoff and Hyland had worked out a series of camera shots that would play once the race was complete.
"We had a plan in terms of the sequence of images you were going to see if the horse won," says Hyland. "Drew had a plan to make sure that we would see the horse and then the connection and then back to the horse. We were never going to be away from the horse for more than a shot, and he executed that very well."
For Esocoff, it wasn't so much executing a plan as it was adhering to a concept — and keeping an eye on the camera feeds as they were coming in.
"In horseracing, probably more than any other sport, as long as you have a good concept, you're in good hands," says Esocoff. "The beauty of sports nowadays is, every camera is recorded. Everything happened simultaneously, [but] there's no way to get everything on the air simultaneously. So, as long as the plan is there and the subject matter is covered — which it was — and our crew in the truck was recording and reacting to the correct sources — which they were — eventually, the moment was going to pay off, and everything was going to be documented. And we didn't have to do it in a hurry."
As the buzz surrounding American Pharoah reached a fever pitch just prior to post time on Saturday, the NBC Sports crew remained calm. After all, most of them had been there before: just last year, California Chrome failed to take home the prize, following in the recent hoofsteps of I'll Have Another, Big Brown, and Smarty Jones.
"I have been a part of a few NBC productions and prepared for the chance of another Triple Crown. Each time, we'd plan for a Triple Crown winner, and, each time, the plan was filed away for another year," says Hyland. "Well, the 37-year drought ended last Saturday. It was truly a privilege to be a part of documenting this incredible moment in history, and, while I hope to be involved with many more defining sports moments, it's really hard to imagine that any will top this one."
That feeling extended beyond the production crew to include the team in front of the lens. From hosts Bob Costas and Tom Hammond to analysts Randy Moss, Jerry Bailey, and Eddie Olczyk to race caller Larry Collmus, all expressed awe for the history-making horse, gratitude for being a part of the momentous day, and the belief that this sports event will rank alongside the all-time greats.
Costas drew special attention to the importance of the crowd assembled at Belmont Park, a crowd he likened to that of the 1980 Miracle on Ice, when nearly every fan in attendance was united in fan loyalty.
"It's one thing to have the achievement, but to have the reaction and have the sustained roar as they headed for home, and then to have an event — and this doesn't happen all that often — where everybody in attendance has exactly the same rooting interest," says Costas. "Here you are with 90,000-plus at Belmont Park, and everybody is thinking and feeling exactly the same thing, and I think that that was almost as exhilarating as what was happening on the track."
Says Esocoff, "I've gotten texts from camera [operators] who said, when that horse turned for home, they've never heard a volume like that at a sporting event before, and these are people that do 75 sporting events a year."
Whether or not this sets off a chain reaction of Triple Crown winners similar to the 1970s trifecta of Secretariat (1973), Seattle Slew (1977), and Affirmed (1978) or begins another 37-year drought, one thing is certain: no one on the NBC Sports' Triple Crown crew will forget the 2015 Belmont Stakes any time soon.
"Without that preparation and understanding, I don't think the documentation of this event would have been as momentous as it was," says NBC Sports Group Chairman Mark Lazarus. "I [want] to thank them and to praise the coverage that our team developed in order to bring this historic moment to sports fans who have been waiting a very, very long time to celebrate this."


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