Last summer, a friend of mine was about to leave on a trip for Mexico when she realized that her passport had expired. One round-trip flight and hundreds of dollars in fees later, and she got the expedited renewal before her trip. But the secondhand anxiety was enough for me to go immediately check my own passport. Expiration: April 2029. I should be good, right? For now, yes. But when—or maybe if, at this rate—2029 rolls around, I could be in exactly the same position as my friend. So, I created a calendar event called “1 year till passport expires” and set it for April 2028. A to-do list doesn’t do the trick for every task Yes, I could have added “renew passport” to my to-do list and set a deadline or a reminder. On many apps, I could have even hidden the task from view until it was time to do it. But do I really want a task that’s not coming up for another half a decade to live in my to-do list? No, I do not. I do have a personal to-do list (in Google … [Read more...] about Make this radical change to your to-do list
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Accor continues expansion in the Philippines with the signing of the country’s first MGallery Resort
From left to right: Chris Cho, Vice President Development, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, South Korea and the Maldives, Accor; Andrew Langdon, Senior Vice President, Development, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and India, Accor; Hope Uy, Managing Director of Panglao Shores; Anna Uy-Deaño, Financial Controller of Panglao Shores; Garth Simmons, CEO, Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea and India, and Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks Company Press Release BOHOL, PHILIPPINES – Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, has continued its rapid expansion in the Philippines with the signing of South Palms Resort Panglao Bohol – MGallery, a locally-inspired five-star resort on the idyllic island of Panglao that will introduce this emerging destination’s unique heritage and community values to visitors from all around the world. The resort joins a strong pipeline of 16 committed projects across the country, and will become the first resort-style property … [Read more...] about Accor continues expansion in the Philippines with the signing of the country’s first MGallery Resort
Thai police shoot dead Phetchaburi gunman after 14 hour standoff, 3 dead, 3 injured
UPDATE At 4am, SWAT police shot dead the ex-military ranger who went on a gun rampage yesterday killing three people and injuring three more in Petchaburi province in lower central Thailand . Pol. Lt. Gen. Thanayut Wuthiratanayong said that after 14 hours of failed negotiations, the gunman showed no signs of surrender so the police took decisive action to kill him to prevent further loss of life. Officers took a soft-to-hard approach, said the officer. When police tried to negotiate with 29 year old Anuwat, he fired shots back at them from the second floor of his house, said Pol. Lt. Gen. Thanayut. The SWAT team’s shields were hit by six bullets, damaging the shields but not penetrating through to cause injury. The gunman turned off the lights, closed the curtains, and moved furniture to hide. However, police entered the house and killed Anuwat on the second floor at 4am. Police found a .9mm gun near his body. Related news Bangkok Airways to launch … [Read more...] about Thai police shoot dead Phetchaburi gunman after 14 hour standoff, 3 dead, 3 injured
Cleveland Guardians Have An Ideal Roster For New Major League Baseball Rules
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin As currently structured, the roster of the Cleveland Guardians has efficient, effective contact hitters with plenty of speed. Last year, the young Guardians showed the ability to get on base, get in scoring position, and score. Given the new rules introduced this year for Major League Baseball, “get em on, get em over, and get em in” makes great sense. It’s a plan that will likely work for Cleveland. Several rules changes introduced this spring training have already illustrated quicker games, much better flow and pace of games, and more action on the bases. Pitch Clock and the Guardians: Under Major League Baseball rules, pitchers have 15 seconds between each pitch to release the ball to the plate. With a runner or runners on base, the time changes to 20 seconds. Pitchers may disengage from the pitching rubber twice. If they throw over to first base in an attempt to pick off the runner a third time, they … [Read more...] about Cleveland Guardians Have An Ideal Roster For New Major League Baseball Rules
Former Thai model arrested for scamming victims out of 100 million baht online
Police arrested a former Thai model for creating an online investment scam that stole over 100 million baht from victims. According to the Bangkok Post, Wetika Jaija was arrested in the San Sai district of Chiang Mai at a residential address. The 30 year old Wetika was charged with obtaining loans amounting to public cheating, entering false computer system data into a computer system and fraud. Police say she lured victims into investing in a Ponzi scheme and promised them a 100% return on their investments. She allegedly claimed she had won a world-class trading competition and posted photos of luxury cars and a house on her Facebook page. Initially, her promise was kept as victims received consistent dividends, but then she pulled out and disappeared. More than 100 people transferred money to Wetika but realised something was amiss as she took down her social media accounts and halted the payouts. Related news Thai pervert jailed for 2 years for … [Read more...] about Former Thai model arrested for scamming victims out of 100 million baht online
PSEi ends lower as battle vs inflation continues
MANILA -Philippine stocks followed Wall Street lower as the US Federal Reserve and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) hiked interest rates anew to tamp down stubborn inflation. By the closing bell, the benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) slumped 0.15 percent, or 9.91 points, to 6,536.36 while the broader All Shares index shed 0.21 percent, or 7.20 points, to 3,492.77. US stocks tumbled overnight after the US central bank raised the benchmark rate by another 25 basis points while US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said they were not looking to provide blanket insurance for bank deposits after doing so for failed lenders Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Yellen says not considering ‘blanket insurance’ for all U.S. bank deposits Philippine central bank raises key policy rate by 25 bps After trading hours, the BSP announced it would also hike the domestic benchmark rate by 25 basis points. Trading volume stayed relatively weak as investors … [Read more...] about PSEi ends lower as battle vs inflation continues
How to Prioritize Mental Health as a Small-Business Owner
When Bea Arthur's telehealth company went under in 2016, Arthur felt like she wanted to die too. At Inc. Founders House at South by Southwest on March 12, the therapist and founder of behavioral health company The Difference recounted how she called the suicide hotline four times during the last year of her telehealth company's life. "Talking to them helped me get that negative energy out of my body and let me get on with my day," she said. The experience taught Arthur a lot about the need for founders to prioritize mental health and wellness, and formed the basis of The Difference, which provides on-demand therapy over the phone. During the panel conversation at SXSW, Arthur and Angela Benton, founder of A.I. training data supplier Streamlytics , offered tips for preventing burnout while running a business. Listen to your body People aren't shy about offering advice to entrepreneurs, but at the end of the day, there's only one voice you must always listen to: your … [Read more...] about How to Prioritize Mental Health as a Small-Business Owner
Prison Escapee Charged In Death Of Guard That Broke Him Out
Former prison escapee Casey White has been charged with felony murder in the death of Vicky White, the jail guard who assisted him in his April escape from an Alabama prison. Vicky White reportedly took her own life as police closed in on her and Casey White during a chase , according to Fox News. Casey White was served a copy of the indictment Monday while in prison, according to TMZ. He is currently serving 75 years in prison for a 2015 home invasion, carjacking, and police chase. Casey White is charged with felony murder in the death of Vicky White, the prison guard who died when they were on the run following his prison escape. https://t.co/KbMVWUufrd — TMZ (@TMZ) July 12, 2022 Casey White’s shocking escape came to an end when the Cadillac the two were driving crashed crashed. An autopsy and subsequent coroner’s report ruled that Vicky White’s cause of death was suicide. The grand jury indictment alleges that Casey White caused Vicky White’s death while … [Read more...] about Prison Escapee Charged In Death Of Guard That Broke Him Out
The Evolution Of Stassi Schroeder: How She Found Her Voice And Embraced Her True Self
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Stassi Schroeder was on top of the world in 2020. She was a star on the hit reality show “Vanderpump Rules.” She had lucrative endorsement deals and a successful podcast. And her personal life was going just as well. She just bought her first home and got engaged. She was planning the perfect Italian wedding. But things were about to change. Schroeder found herself at the center of a controversy that resulted in her being fired from the show and cancelled by many in the entertainment industry. She lost everything: Her managers dropped her, her podcast network pulled her show, she lost of all her brand deals and even her wedding had to be postponed. She had no one else to blame but herself. And she’s the first to admit that. Schroeder said, "When you face challenges, it's really important to have a growth mindset and to think about the ways that you can learn from those challenges and come out stronger on the … [Read more...] about The Evolution Of Stassi Schroeder: How She Found Her Voice And Embraced Her True Self