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Soon after he reached the height of his political popularity following the liberation of Kuwait, with public approval ratings that are the envy of today’s politicians, the U.S. economy began to sour and voters began to believe that Bush, never a great communicator – something even he acknowledged – was out of touch with ordinary people.
Superville reported from Washington. Associated Press writer John Rogers in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
This story has been corrected to show a quote was by Trump, not Bush.
ARN is proud to announce the finalists for the 2017 ARN Women in ICT Awards (WIICTA), playing host to the most comprehensive and competitive line-up in the history of the awards.
Highlighting the success of female front runners across the channel, more than 50 individuals make the final shortlist in 2017, representing more than 40 organisations.
Specifically, WIICTA will honour the channel across eight categories - Achievement; Rising Star; Shining Star; Entrepreneur; Innovation; Technical; Community and Lifetime Achievement.
In response to a wealth of standout submissions, three categories exceed the traditional six finalist limit, with Rising Star, Shining Star and Achievement shortlisting 10, 13 and 10 individuals respectively.
The end result is the most hotly contested WIICTA since launching in 2012, acknowledging the achievements of a talented group of female leaders and innovators, who have become influential figures across the local ICT industry.
Following an overwhelming response, finalist submissions were selected by a shortlist panel consisting of ARN president and publisher, Susan Searle; ARN editor James Henderson and ARN senior journalist Julia Talevski.
The winners will now be selected by a selected panel of 28 industry judges, acknowledging creativity, innovation and excellence.
Held on Friday 24 November at The Hilton in Sydney, the celebration lunch will host the female leaders of the ICT industry, providing a platform to celebrate channel success in Australia.
ARN congratulates all finalists and thanks all organisations and individuals for taking the time to submit nominations.
The Technical award recognises the candidate who has excelled in the technical and engineering segment of the ICT industry, demonstrating a proven depth of knowledge and abilities.
The Entrepreneur award recognises the candidate who has achieved outstanding results in the ICT industry, an enterprising individual who has achieved success through risk-taking and proven initiative, often challenging the status quo in business in order to set up new ventures, products or new services.
The Community award recognises the candidate with exemplary service to the ICT sector, through initiatives and efforts to foster positive diversity outcomes.
The candidate will be actively making a difference by working towards the advancement of gender and general diversity in ICT and going above and beyond to give back to the community.
The Rising Star award recognises candidates with less than 10 years in the ICT industry who demonstrate their commitment to continuous career advancement and a proven desire to reach the next level of professional development.
The candidate is growing quickly in importance in the ICT field, demonstrating outstanding business acumen and professional integrity.
The Shining Star award recognises candidates with more than 10 years in ICT. The successful candidate will have shown noted achievements in the ICT industry, demonstrated areas of success (either through promotion or successful project/company initiatives), and highlighted significant achievements.
The candidate will have risen to a senior ICT role, earned a reputation as an esteemed thought-leader and is recognised as a leader in the industry, and may also act as a role model/mentor to other aspiring female managers.
The Innovation award recognises the candidate who is a stand-out in delivering ‘big picture’ ideas and vision in the ICT industry, thereby responding to change and discovering unique and exciting business opportunities.
The candidate will show a proven track record of finding new and better ways of doing business, continually pushing the envelope.
The Lifetime Achievement award will be announced during the celebration lunch.
Allard said because the struck vehicle is owned by an airport employee, airport Police Chief Randy Blackmon asked Sheriff James Metts to handle the investigation.
In 2001, Toal was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident and driving too fast for conditions after her car sideswiped a parked car on Wheat Street near her home. She paid $300 in fines.
Toal said then she did not realize she had hit the car until a police officer showed her damage to her Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
A police report indicated that Toal had been drinking that night, but her blood-alcohol content was not tested.
Toal denied that she’d been drunk at the time of the crash.
Contacted this morning, Toal said she was in a meeting and could not immediately comment.
The Kansas City Star has won seven Pulitzer Prizes and a special citation during its 125-year history.
In 1930, reporter A.B. Macdonald got a call from a Texas newspaper. A mysterious murder had baffled police, and the investigation was stalled.
Macdonald went to Amarillo, where a woman had been killed in a crime with no apparent motive or clues. A lawyer who also had been a traveling salesman before he turned to reporting, Macdonald had a reputation for possessing a “sixth sense” of observation. Soon after Macdonald went to work, the victim’s husband confessed and then committed suicide.
Ghanaians need to be smart. you risk loosing your money. government will close down every ponzi scheme business. just last year ivory coast government closed down 23 similar businesses. lack of knowledge will cost you. don't blame government. blame yourself.
First-year students are admitted directly into the College either to pursue a major in arts and sciences or in engineering and applied sciences and may freely change majors within these areas, provided they have completed, or can schedule, the appropriate prerequisites.
Students considering changing majors should seek assistance from their undergraduate advisors and advisors in the College Center for Advising Services to help ensure that their first-year courses both explore potential majors and prepare them for each one which might be chosen.
Students with engineering or computer science interests may transfer into the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences from other institutions. If they have had the equivalent of the first two years of science, mathematics, and pre-engineering, such students may enter the school directly and complete their degree requirements in an additional two years. Otherwise, students may transfer into the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University of Rochester at any time, but may find it necessary to satisfy those prerequisites they may be lacking. Course equivalency and credit are determined on a case by-case basis.
Amazon scored a high-profile victory when it opted to develop an original series out of the cult-hit film Zombieland, but many have been wondering just what kind of series the popular online marketplace would be able to produce. Today, we have our first hint of an answer, thanks to a new trailer for Zombieland: The Series.
The series is scripted by the creators of the original film - that would be Deadpool movie writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick - and in the director's chair for the pilot is Eli Craig - best known for the cult-hit horror/comedy, Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.
Unfortunately the stars of the original Zombieland movie aren't returning for the series. Instead, actor/comedian Kirk Ward will take over Woody Harrelson's role as "Tallahassee"; Tyler Ross (Boss) will play Jesse Eisenberg's character, "Columbus"; Maiara Walsh (Mean Girls 2) replaces Emma Stone as "Wichita" and Izabela Vidovic (Christmas Angel) takes over for Abigail Breslin as "Little Rock." If you aren't familiar with any of those names and/or faces - no worries, we aren't all that familiar, either.
So far, the footage for Zombieland: The Series isn't all that impressive. In an era where AMC's zombie apocalypse TV series The Walking Dead is a ratings heavyweight, this show just doesn't quite measure up. Sure, there's clear DNA of the original film in that trailer - what with the sardonic wit or stylistic signatures like the tried-and-true "Zombieland Rules"... but the actual footage looks like something out of a fan Webisode.
That's not to say the zombie makeup isn't passable - it should be, considering the series has people like Toby Sells (who worked on Walking Dead) in the makeup department. It's just that there is a very "sound stage" budgeted look to this zompocalypse world that's being created, which makes suspension of disbelief a bit more difficult. And bless Kirk Ward for his effort, but just doesn't wield the same charisma Harrelson did as Tallahassee. Not even close.
Nitpick's aside, the appeal of Zombieland: The Series was to provide a wider playground in which to explore many other stories and adventures with these characters, and that's certainly still an achievable goal.
You can check out Zombieland: The Series on Amazon Instant Watch in the very near future.
It's a massage that is sure to make most people's skin crawl, but one woman has got herself in a twist with her latest massage technique.
Ara Barak claims her pet snakes make the ideal masseurs as their slithering causes a massage sensation when placed on a person's skin.
Ms Barak said she discovered her pet's 'therapeutic value' after noticing her friends became more relaxed after holding them.
'Some people said that holding the snakes made them feel better, relaxed,' she said.
The owner of Israel's Barak's Snake Spa said her pets are able to give massage as their slithering causes a rubbing sensation on the body.
Ms Barak had relied on exhibiting her scaly friends to make money, but found there is more cash rolling in from people wanting a massage - reptile therapy style.
The larger snakes are used for deep massage while the smaller creatures are used to give a lighter touch - all for a mere £30.
And those with a slight reluctance to have a snake massage will be pleased to know the reptiles are all non-venamous.
But if the thought of reptiles is too much, Ms Barak also offers a rodent-style massage where mouse and rats are placed on the bottom of people's feet instead.
Mr. Ilkka Herlin has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cargotec Oyj since July 12, 2005. He is also Chairman of the Nomination and Compensation Committee and Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee of the Company. Mr. Herlin has been Chairman of the Board of Wipunen varainhallinta oy since 2005 and is Owner of the company. He was Chairman of Foundation for a Living Baltic Sea (2008-2017) and Member (2017). In the past, he served as Managing Director of Security Trading Oy (1987-2000) and as Member of the Board of KONE Corporation (1990-2000). He has also served as Chairman (2017) and Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board of Aleksanteri Institute (2011-2017), as well as Member of WIP Asset Management Ltd since 2005 (Chairman between 2000 and 2005), and Member of Mariatorp Py since 2015 and Chairman of University of Tampere since 2018. Previously, he was Member of the Board of Finnish Foundation for Share Promotion (2005-2011) and John Nurminen Foundation (2005-2008). Mr. Herlin holds Doctorate of Philosophy degree, honorary Doctorate of Science degree in Technology and honorary Doctorate of Science in Agriculture & Forestry.
Mr. Mika Vehvilainen has been Chairman of the Executive Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cargotec Oyj since August 2015. He was first appointed to this position on March 1, 2013. He served as Interim President of MacGregor from June 12, 2014 until August 2015. He served as Acting President of Hiab at the Company from October 25, 2013 until April 30, 2014. He was formerly President and CEO of Finnair Plc (2010-2013). He also served as Chief Operating Officer of Nokia Siemens Networks (2007-2009) and was employed by Nokia, holding different positions from 1991 until 2007. He has been Member of the Board of Danofss A/S since 2018. He was Member of the Board of Directors at Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) (2012-2013). He was Vice Chairman of Elisa Corporation (2014-2018) and Board Member (2012-2018) as well as Vice Chairman of Vacon Plc (2010-2014) and Member (2009). Mr. Vehvilainen holds Master of Science degree in Economics.
Mr. Tapio Hakakari has been Independent Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Cargotec Oyj since February 28, 2013. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Executive Board at the Company from October 8, 2012 until February 28, 2013. He was also Independent Vice Chairman of the Board of March 5, 2009 until October 8, 2012. He is Member of the Company's Nomination and Compensation Committee. He joined the Company's Board as Independent Member on July 12, 2005. He is former Director, Secretary to the Board of KONE Corporation (1998-2006). In the past, he also served as Director Administration at KCI Konecranes Plc (1994-1998) and worked for KONE Corporation (1983-1994). He was Board Member at Etteplan Oyj (2004-2014). He has been Chairman of the Board of Opteam Yhtiot Oy (2013-2017) and Member (2011-2017). He was also Chairman of the Board of Esperi Care Oy (2006-2010) and Member of the Boards of Havator Holding Oy (2007-2010) and Martela Oyj (2003-2013). He has been Chairman of the Board of Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ), Branch Operation in Finland since 2019 and Member since 2016; Chairman of the Board of Consti Yhtiot Oy since 2015. He holds Master of Legal Letters degree.
Mr. Mikko Puolakka has been Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Executive Board of Cargotec Oyj since May 1, 2016. He previously held the positions of Chief Financial Officer at Outotec Oyj (2010-2016) and Chief Financial Officer at Elcoteq SE (2007-2010), as well as several financial management positions in Elcoteq and in the Huhtamaki Group. He was Board Member of Okmetic Oyj (2012-2016). He holds Master of Science degree in Economics.
Ms. Soili Makinen has been Senior Vice President, Digitalization, Chief Information Officer and Member of the Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj since March 26, 2018. She has previously been Chief Information Officer (CIO), Member of the Extended Executive Board at the Company since April 1, 2013. She has been employed as CIO at by Cargotec since 2006. She previously was CIO at MacGregor (1993-2006). She holds Master of Science degree in Economics.
Ms. Outi Aaltonen has been Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Member of the Extended Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj since April 1, 2013. She is Secretary to the Board of Directors and to the Executive Board.
Mr. Mikko Pelkonen has been Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Member of the Executive Board of Cargotec Oyj since August 12, 2013. He joined the Company from Nokia Siemens Networks, Mobile Broadband Unit, where his most recent position was Vice President of Human Resources (2012-2013), Networks Systems (2009-2012), Greater China (2006-2009). Before that, he was Head of Human Resources at Nokia Networks, North America (2004-2006). He was employed at Nokia, holding different Human Resources positions between 1997 and 2004. He holds Bachelor of Arts degree.
Mr. Mikael Laine has been Member of the Executive Board and Senior Vice President, Strategy at Cargotec Oyj since April 7, 2014. He previously served at Moventas Group, where he held the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (2012-2013). Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President, Business Development and Corporate Functions in Moventas (2008-2012). He was also Chief Executive Officer at YAP Solutions Oy (2005–2008); Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at TeliaSonera Corporation/TeliaSonera Finland (2003–2005). He was also employed by Sonera Oyj holding different positions between 1996 and 2002, and served as Chief Financial Officer at Oy Mikrolog Ltd (1995–1996). He has been Board Member of Aspo Plc since 2016. He holds Master of Science degree in Economics.
Mr. Antti Kaunonen has been appointed President, Kalmar Automation Solutions and Member of the Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj effective as of April 1, 2019. He has previously been President of Kalmar and Member of the Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj since July 1, 2016. He joined Cargotec in 2015. He is Doctor of Technology and holds MBA degree. He previously was Senior Vice President, Automation and Project Division in Kalmar. He worked at Voith, Germany 2007–2015; Metso (Neles, Valmet and Kajaani), Finland and China 1986–2007; Tampere University of Technology, Finland, Professor 1998–2007 (part time); Tampere University of Technology, Finland 1983–86. He has been Member of the Board of Glaston Corporation since 2018, Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. since 2017 and Foundation of the Tampere University of Technology 2014–2018. He received Honorary doctorate from Petrozavodsk State University, Russia on September 14, 2005.
Mr. Stefan Lampa has been appointed President, Kalmar Mobile Solutions and Member of the Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj effective as of April 1, 2019. Stefan Lampa joins Cargotec from KUKA Robotics where he has worked as CEO of KUKA Roboter. Lampa brings experience from the world of software systems and robotics and has a proven track record of driving business transformation towards a solution provider across different markets.
Mr. Scott Phillips has been appointed President of Hiab and Member of the Executive Board of Cargotec Oyj effective as of October 1, 2018. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Industrial Technology and an MBA degree. He previously was Vice President and CEO Mining, General Electric 2016–2018; President Global Equipment, Sandvik Mining 2013–2016; President Loading & Hauling, Sandvik Mining 2012–2013; Executive Director of the Board of Directors, Freeman Financial Corporation Ltd. 2008–2012; Chairman of the Board, Signal Capital Group Ltd. 2007–2009; Managing Director and further positions, Caterpillar Inc. 1991–2006.
Mr. Michel van Roozendaal has been President of MacGregor and Member of the Executive Board at Cargotec Oyj since August 2015. He holds Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD. He previously was Vice President and General Manager, Ingersoll Rand, Thermo King Division, Global Marine, Rail and Bus Businesses (Belgium) 2013 – 2015; Vice President, Ingersoll Rand, Services, Contracting and Aftermarket, EMEIA (Belgium) 2010 – 2012; Managing Director, United Technologies Fire & Security (Netherlands) 2007 – 2009; President, Europe, Danaher Motion (Germany) 2004 – 2006; Vice President, North Europe Region, Johnson Controls (Belgium) 2000 – 2004 and held several positions in Honeywell 1991 – 2000.
Mr. Peter Immonen has been Member of the Board of Directors of Cargotec Oyj since July 12, 2005. He is Member of the Company's Nomination and Compensation Committee. Mr. Immonen served as Deputy Chairman of the Board of Foundation for a Living Baltic Sea (2008-2016) and has been Member of the Board of Directors of Mariatorp Oy from 2005 and Wipunen varainhallinta oy from 2005. He has also been Member of the Board of Dasos Capital Oy since 2010 and Finsilva Oyj since 2015, as well as Alma Media Corporation since 2018. He was Member of the Board of the Finnish Shareholders Association from 1988 until 2013. He is a former Managing Director of WIP Asset Management Oy (2002-2005). In 2005 he was elected Chairman of the Board of the company. He was previously Chairman of the Board of the company between 1995 and 2001. He holds Master of Science degree in Economics.
Mr. Jorma Eloranta has been Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Cargotec Oyj since March 20, 2013. He is also Member of the Company Nomination and Compensation Committee. He is a former President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of such companies as Metso Corporation (2004-2011), Kvaerner Masa-Yards Inc. (2001-2003) and Patria Industries Group (1997-2000). In the past, he also served as Deputy Chief Executive at Finvest Group and Jaakko Poyry Group (1996) and as President of Finvest Ltd (1985-1995). He has also been Board Member at Ovako Group AB (2011-2014) and Chairman on the Supervisory Board of Gasum Oy (2008-2014). He was Vice Chairman of the Board of Neste Oil Corporation in 2011, among others. He has been Chairman of the Board of Stora Enso Oyj since 2017 and Vice Chairman of the Board of The Finnish Fair Foundation since 2013 (Member since 2012). Mr. Eloranta has Master of Science degree in Technology and honorary Doctorate of Science degree in Technology.
Ms. Teresa Kemppi-Vasama has been Independent Director at Cargotec Oyj since March 21, 2017. She has been Executive Chairman of the Board, Kemppi Oy since 2014. Previously, she was Manager, BD & MI, Kemppi Oy 2009–2014; CEO of Lomapilke Oy since 2010; CEO, Chairman of the Board, Auro Invest Oy since 2007 and held various positions at Finnish Red Cross 1997–2009. She was also Consultant, Accenture 1996–1997. She has been Chairman of the Board of Kemppi-Yhtiot Oy since 2012 and Member of the Board of Kemppi Group Oy since 2012, Kemppi-Kiinteistot Oy since 2012 and Lappeenranta University of Technology since 2018. She has also been Chairman of the Executive Committee, Association for Finnish Work since 2015. She holds M.Pol.Sc. (Social Psychology) and MBA degrees.
Ms. Johanna Lamminen has been Independent Director of Cargotec Oyj since March 21, 2017. She has been CEO of Gasum Ltd since 2014. She holds Doctorate of Science in Technology and MBA degrees. She was previously Executive Vice President and deputy to CEO, Gasum Ltd 2013–2014; CEO, Danske Bank Finland 2012–2013; CFO, Danske Bank Finland 2011–2012; CFO, deputy to CEO, Evli Bank Plc, Finland 2005–2011; CFO, SSH Communication Security Corporation, Finland 1999–2005; Director, Finnetcom Oy, Finland 1996–1999. She has been Chairman of the Board of Gasum AS since 2014 and Member of the Board of Tieto Plc since 2016, Evli Bank Plc since 2015 and Finnish Foundation for Technology Promotion since 2014.
Ms. Kaisa Olkkonen has been Independent Director of Cargotec Oyj since March 22, 2016. She is also Member of the Audit and Risk Management Committee at the Company. She has been Chief Executive Officer of SSH Communications Security Oyj since 2017. She holds Master of Legal Letters degree. She was employed by Nokia Corporation: Vice President, Government Relations 2012–2016; Vice President, EU Representative Office, Corporate Relations and Responsibility 2010-2012; Vice President, Legal and IP, Services 2008–2010; Vice President, Legal, Multimedia 2004–2007; held various leadership positions at Nokia Mobile Phones 1999–2004. She has been Chairman of the Board of SSH Communications Security Oyj (2016), Member of the Board: Enfo Oyj since 2016, John Nurminen Foundation since 2017, Finland-China Trade Association, Finland 2012–2016, Finnish Centre for New Enterprises, Finland 2012–2016, Digital Europe (the European ICT sector trade association) 2012–2016; Advisor: Morelex Oy since 2014 and 3D Bear Oy since 2016. She has also been Board member, Finnish Information Security Cluster ry since 2017, Chair, Business Europe Internal Market Committee 2015–2016 and Vice Chair, Digital Economy Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) 2012–2016.
Mr. Teuvo Salminen has been Independent Member of the Board of Directors of Cargotec Oyj since March 5, 2010. He also serves as Chairman of the Company's Audit and Risk Management Committee. Mr. Salminen was Advisor at CapMan Plc (2010-2011). Previously, he also worked for Poyry Plc (1985-2009) and held such roles as Group Executive Vice President, Deputy to the President and Chief Executive Officer (1999-2009), Head of Infrastructure & Environment Business Group (1998-2000), Head of Construction Business Group (1997-1998), Chief Financial Officer (1988-1999) and Manager of Finance and Accounting (1985-1988). He was Vice Chairman of the Board of CapMan Plc from 2005 until 2013 and Member of the Board between 2001 and 2005. He also served as Member of the Board of YIT Corporation (2001-2009, 2014-2016). He has been Chairman of the Board of Glaston Corporation since 2018 (Vice Chairman 2014-2018 and Member since 2010), Chairman of Havator Oy since 2010 and T2H Oy hall pj since 2018, as well as Vice Chairman of Poyry Plc since 2016 (Member since 2015) and Member of the Boards of Evli Bank Plc since 2010, 3Step It Group Oy since 2016 and Holiday Club Resorts Oy since 2015. Mr. Salminen holds Master of Science degree in Economics and APA exam (1983).
Mr. Heikki Soljama has been Independent Director of Cargotec Oyj since March 22, 2016. He holds Master of Science degree in Power Electronics. He was employed by ABB Group 1980–2015: Group Senior Vice President, ABB Ltd. Switzerland 2010–2015; Group Senior Vice President, ABB China Ltd. 2006–2010; Group Senior Vice President, ABB Oy, Finland 2003–2005; COE Manager, Cruise and Ferry, ABB Oy, Finland, 1995–2003. He has been Member of the Board of Koja Yhtiot Oy since 2016, Koja Oy since 2016 and Aker Arctic Technology Oy since 2018.
Home » News » Bollywood » WHAT! Family Time With Kapil Sharma to shut down soon?
WHAT! Family Time With Kapil Sharma to shut down soon?
After a self-imposed hiatus, standup comedian-actor Kapil Sharma decided to resume his role as an entertainer with his new show. With a new format on his usual channel Sony Entertainment, Family Time With Kapil Sharma obviously didn’t boast about his usual sketches. In fact, it was presented as a quiz show with family. But seems like that the show didn’t receive the response it expected. Or rather its social media reactions have now resulted in the makers contemplating on whether the show should continue its run!
Yes, entertainment media is currently abuzz with reports of the new show coming to a shut down. Family Time With Kapil Sharma featured in a new format with some new characters too. Older characters like Kiku Sharda’s cross dressing and Chandan’s chai wala act was retained on the show. It also featured popular comedian – politician Navjot Singh Sidhu is his usual fun elements. Yet we hear that the show failed to live up to expectations.
Even though the TRP ratings are yet to be analyzed, the makers have been tracking reactions on social media. And not too long ago, we too had presented a few reactions from certain platforms where many reacted on the first weekend episodes of the show. The reactions saw some Twitteratis slamming the show and many of them believed that this failed to have the Kapil charm. Also, followed by the same, there were also reports about Kapil Sharma cancelling the shoot that was supposed to feature Rani Mukerji.
If you remember, in the past too, Kapil Sharma requested the channel to pull the plug on his show after several reports of him cancelling shoots with A-listers started doing the rounds. Now that the same has been repeated, it is being said that the channel is upset with the on goings.
Furthermore, if these reports are to be believed, the channel is also going to reduce the number of episodes that were initially finalized for this season. It has been learnt that the show was supposed to have 26 episodes. However, now, apparently, the channel officials are thinking of reducing it to 15 to 20 episodes depending on the kind of responses that will follow.
Hint: It's not a bad number, but it could be better.
Saving for retirement is crucial even at a young age, because the earlier in your career you start funding a nest egg, the more opportunity you'll have to grow your contributions into a larger sum. Thankfully, a substantial number of millennials are actively taking steps to set money aside for the future, with 42% of households headed by someone under the age of 35 having a retirement account.
How much are younger savers socking away? Of those who are saving, the average household led by someone under 35 has $32,500 already earmarked for the future, while the median retirement plan balance for households led by adults under 35 is $12,300. And while these figures are no doubt encouraging, it's hard to overlook the fact that the under-35 set can, in fact, do better.
The benefit of being relatively young is having a lengthy savings window to fuel your money's growth. Remember, when you fund a retirement plan, you're not just setting money aside and letting it sit there. Rather, you're investing that money (or at least you should be) so that it grows into a larger sum over time.
As you can see, giving yourself a 45-year savings window means you have the potential to turn $162,000 in retirement plan contributions into over $1 million. But the longer you wait to start saving even a modest sum, the less growth you stand to achieve.
Now let's revisit what under-35-year-olds have in savings. Though the average retirement account balance is $32,500, the median balance is only $12,300. And when you have a median that's well below the average, it means that more people have less than the average than those who have more.
Of course, one key missing piece of data here is a further breakdown by age. Right now we know that households led by adults under 35 have a median savings of $12,300, and while that's troublesome for folks in their early 30s, it's actually pretty on track for those in their early 20s. But what we do know is this: The typical worker nearing 35 should, ideally, have more than $12,300 socked away for the future.
So how can you go about ramping up your retirement plan contributions? First, take a look at your budget, cut some corners, and save the difference. Reducing your spending modestly could free up a few hundred dollars a month that can serve as a welcome addition to your IRA or 401(k). Next, look into getting a side hustle, even if you're already managing to keep up with your bills. Of the millions of Americans who work a second gig, 14% do so for the express purpose of being able to save for retirement, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that.
Finally, make a habit of saving your raises. If you immediately send your extra cash into your IRA or 401(k), you won't be tempted to spend it elsewhere.
One final thing: Let's not forget that while the average saver under 35 has $32,500 set aside for retirement, 58% of workers in that age range aren't saving anything at all. And if you're one of them, you'll need to change your habits immediately if you want the opportunity to retire comfortably down the line.
By Mia StainsbyBarring reports of rats in the kitchen or a botulism outbreak, media exposure is golden for restaurants and food businesses.
"Simon [Cowell] wants to take the show in a different direction," says the insider of the personnel shakeup. "The plan is to part ways amicably"
Reality shows that involve a season-long competition are not really about the competition.
"There are so many [Bachelor] fans [in Canada]," Harrison explains. "There's such an insatiable appetite for our show up here, maybe even more than America"
She’s a reality TV star and an E! News host, but since going public with her breast-cancer diagnosis in October, Giuliana Rancic has also become something of a health advocate.
He’s starred in such small-screen hits as SCTV and Saturday Night Live. He’s graced the big screen in Three Amigos and Father of the Bride.
Recap in 140: Lost money, an additional design, and another stab at the ’70s make for an explosion of prints and a lot of maxis.
Collaboration is one of the buzzwords doing rounds in tech conferences and forums of late. Almost everyone agrees collaboration is needed, but not many have thought of what will it really achieve for their organisation, or whether to do it at all. When one says “collaboration”, an average 45-50 year old pictures a group of team members sitting in a meeting room, having a conversation with an objective to achieve something.
The oxford dictionary defines collaboration as “The action of working with someone to produce something.” This definition doesn’t really do justice to the curiosity that surrounds this topic.
Teamwork is the foundation of any business. In the realm of business practices, collaboration is when diverse teams work together inside and outside an organisation towards a common goal, while employing technology for effective interactions.
Technology can bring teams together and that they can share virtual and physical space, hence they don’t need to be in the same physical location.
For example, the product, sales and finance teams of an organisation working with their channel partner towards preparing a proposal for a prospective client.