Top 10 Weirdest Simulator Games That You Won't Believe Exist

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10. Surgeon Simulator

9. I am Bread

8. Goat Simulator

7. Robot Vacuum Simulator

6. Soda Drinker Pro

5. Bear Simulator

4. Mountain Simulator

3. Grass Simulator

2. Official Rock Simulator

1. Shower Game

Pilot Heroes

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The Eagleous Prophecy

"The Eagles shall rise and rule the world and lead it to glory, with a vision sharp as a sword ready for battle, they will feed on the enemy, they will destroy the enemy, no man or animal can stand in their way, they will conquer the world and change it forever, the flight age will begin and the skies will be filled with eagles, feathers and poop raining on the lands of those who can't fly, the weak will have to strengthen himself to survive and the strong will need to get stronger to face the unexpected, there will be no place for the rodents, no place for the light weighted, no place for the slow, no place for the small, holes and caves will be filled with those who fear the sunlight and the shadows it brings". -Eagleous

Stealth Sniper 2

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On The Run

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Agar.io

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8 Ball Pool

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Opening A Chick-Fil-A Restaurant In Japan

Opening A Chick-Fil-A Restaurant In Japan?

Threats

Government Regulations on Businesses

According to the CIA World Facts, Japan has the third largest economy in the world. However, it is ranked 114^th place for convenience of opening up a sustaining a business in Japan, due to several aspects, some important ones are government regulations such as licensing, contracts law, business taxes, registration, trade finance, environmental policies, which all lawfully limit what the business can do.

For Chick-Fil A to be able to open up a new restaurant in Tokyo, there are several lengthy procedures to obtain a business permits, register the property if purchased or constructed by Chick-Fil A. In order to register the property, a certificate of the seller’s seal impression is required, an application at the Legal Affairs Bureau and payment of real property acquisitions tax, and payment of stamp duty at a post office (TMF Group). Before the business can start, the company is required to communicate with the Ward office, the Legal Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Justice, the District Tax Office, the local tax office, the Labor Standards Inspection Office, the Japan Pension Service and the Public Employment Security Office before other procedures can be considered, having to go through all these layers of governmental offices can be a lengthy and costly process, taking a toll on the available budget and delaying revenues (TMF Group).

According to the World Bank and International Finance Corporation, it takes up to 193 days to obtain construction permits, and the process consist of 14 procedures that must be followed, involving several governmental departments and local authorities. Getting utilities such as electricity also has a special process, in which having to arrange installation appointment and submitting an application to the Tokyo Electric Power Company, and the process can take about 105 days (TMF Group). 

Government regulations on investment and financing, makes it harder for the business to get investors to invest in, because the laws in favor of the investor, making sure the investor is secured by conducting several intensive analysis of the business financial state and trends in the long term, which for a starter business that has a low budget and recognition can be preventing the investors from investing in (Investopedia).

 According to the World Bank and IFC rank Japan 123rd in the world for their corporate tax system that requires the business up 330 hours a year in management time, with 14 payments required every year. Corporate tax rates are up to 30%, with other local and environmental taxes(World Fact Book).

Contracting other service companies can also be a lengthy and costly process, in which it takes 360 days and costs 32.2% of the claim. The business has to go through 30, dealing with court proceedings (TMF Group).

 Environmental policies are also limiting factors to the business. According to a 2010 report, the OECD Noted that Japan has created a series of aggressive policies (Smith). The OECD said particular progress was made with respect to air emissions, water usage and municipal waste generation (OECD).

Climate Changes

Potential disasters such as Earthquakes, high temperatures, rapid decrease in temperatures, heavy rain, and Tsunamis can create a serious threat to the business. Depending on the geographic location, we can determine what the probabilities of those potential disasters are and how we can cope with it, having the resources at hand. These disasters are not only a threat to the restaurant building, but it can be a threat to the sources of supplies such as the food, water, electricity, etc. Japan is mostly dependent on imports when it comes to food supplies, producing below 40% domestically (Our World). The climate effects play a role in limiting the country’s agricultural ability, which increases the cost of the food imported. Chick-Fil A is specialized in the food industry and its profit margin depends on the difference between the cost of purchasing the food supply and selling the final product. High cost of inventory can drive profits down, making it difficult to offer good quality at reasonable prices.    

Crimes

Even though crimes are rare in Japan, but the rate is rising according to ABC News sources. With the level of technology and advancement that Japan has reached, criminals have also become more advanced and effective, such as the creation of the criminal organization or gang, syndicate, or mob. We need to identify the types of crimes occur on daily bases, and find out what protection does the government gives us, what insurances should we have, and how can we protect the business from criminal attack and hackers. 

Competition

There are a lot of food businesses in Tokyo, so it won’t be easy to survive for very long without being recognized as part of the competition. Food service restaurants are around the city, offering all kinds of foods from international to local. According BBC News sources, there are about 160,000 restaurants (BBC News). This can create a serious threat to our process of attracting customers to buy and investors to invest in the business. So, we need to use short-term strategies to gain popularity as soon as possible, adjusting price and quality to the needs of the customers and build relationships to keep create loyal buyers. Some of the most popular and competitive restaurants in Tokyo are Mos Burger, Matsuya, Yoshioya, Nakau, and Sukiya, specializing in fast food services (Exploring Tokyo).

According to the SWOT analysis, we have more strengths than weaknesses, which is good news, but however, we need to balance our focus on both strengths and weaknesses in order to achieve success in the business. In order to balance our focus, we have utilize our human capital and today’s technology. Since one of our major weaknesses is popularity in Tokyo, Japan, it will affect our rate of sales directly, which is also the source of profit that we will use to run the business. There are several strategies to cope with such a problem, such as sampling, in which we can utilize our human capital to go around the city and give out samples of our menu, it will be an expensive process, but it’s an investment that help us collect potential buyers and create controversy that will attract attention from others. Today’s technology allows us to advertise with a snap of a finger, whether through internets services, cell phone applications, digital screens outside buildings, or even the traditional poster signs on the side of the streets of Tokyo. The goal that we would like Chick-fil-A to achieve in two years is being recognized and known by at least half of the city of Tokyo. The advantage of being recognized and known among the people, is that it will increase the rate at which the business is growing, which in terms our sales and profit.

References

"World Fact Book: Japan." Central Intelligence Agency. Ed. Staff. United States, n.d. Web. 2015.

"Japan." TMF Group. Ed. Staff. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2015.

"What Are Key Government Regulations That Affect Investing in the Banking Sector?" Investopedia.

Ed. Staff. Investopedia, LLC, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2015.

"Japan." World Bank. Ed. Staff. The World Bank Group, 2014. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

Hibiki, Akira, and Toshi Arimura. "ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND FIRM-LEVEL

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN JAPAN."ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND FIRM-LEVEL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN JAPAN (2011): 1-56. OECD. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Web. 2 Dec. 2015. .

Smith, Brett. "Japan: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology." AZO Cleantech.

AZoNetwork, n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2015.

Barrett, Brenden. "Japan to Suffer Huge Climate Costs." Our World. United Nations University, 30

June 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

Charlton, Jan. "Japanese Crime Rate Rising." ABC News. N.p., 8 June 2015. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

"Tokyo 'world's Best Place to Eat'" BBC News. Ed. Staff. N.p., 17 Nov. 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

"Fast Food in Tokyo." Exploring Tokyo. Ed. Staff. Exploring Tokyo, n.d. Web.

References

"World Fact Book: Japan." Central Intelligence Agency. Ed. Staff. United States, n.d. Web. 2015.

"Japan." TMF Group. Ed. Staff. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2015.

"What Are Key Government Regulations That Affect Investing in the Banking Sector?" Investopedia.

Ed. Staff. Investopedia, LLC, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2015.

"Japan." World Bank. Ed. Staff. The World Bank Group, 2014. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

Hibiki, Akira, and Toshi Arimura. "ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND FIRM-LEVEL

MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN JAPAN."ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND FIRM-LEVEL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN JAPAN (2011): 1-56. OECD. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Web. 2 Dec. 2015. .

Smith, Brett. "Japan: Environmental Issues, Policies and Clean Technology." AZO Cleantech.

AZoNetwork, n.d. Web. 1 Dec. 2015.

Barrett, Brenden. "Japan to Suffer Huge Climate Costs." Our World. United Nations University, 30

June 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

Charlton, Jan. "Japanese Crime Rate Rising." ABC News. N.p., 8 June 2015. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

"Tokyo 'world's Best Place to Eat'" BBC News. Ed. Staff. N.p., 17 Nov. 2009. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

"Fast Food in Tokyo." Exploring Tokyo. Ed. Staff. Exploring Tokyo, n.d. Web. 3 Dec. 2015.

Petra: Theories About The Existence of Ancient Treasury

 Petra: Theories About The Existence of Ancient Treasury 

The Treasury or in Arabic called “الخزنة  (Al-Khazneh)”  is one of the most significant ancient structures in the city of Petra or what’s also called “The Lost City of Stone,” which served as a tomb for the Nabateans. It was built by the Nabataean architects around the first century A.C. Archaeologists believe that it was possibly built during the reign of the Nabatean King Aretas the Fourth to store the corpses of the royal family. The Treasury called “The Treasury” because it was thought to contain valuable treasures of Pharaohs.

The Treasury is one of the most significant architectures in the city of Petra, an ancient city located in what was called the Kingdom of Nabataea, today it’s the kingdom of Jordan. Petra was founded by the Nabataean civilization, early pre-Islamic Arabs around the fourth century B.C, until it was conquered by the Romans around 106 A.C. To get to the Treasury, one must walk through an ally made by a crack in the cliff rock that leads to what is called the “Siq”[1]. The Treasury is surrounded by cliff walls, which acts as its natural protection fences. The Nabataeans did not choose this location randomly, they architects understood the dramatic feeling that the place gives to the visitor.[2

It was built by what’s believed to be imported architects around the first century A.C, which served as a tomb for the Nabatean royals.[3] The Treasury was carved into a cliff, in which the genius architects turned into a unique façade that represented a combination of art and architectures from major ancient cultures and civilizations of the Greek, Romans, Babylonians, and Egyptians. The design of the façade mostly adopts a Hellenistic style and tone in its carved Corinthian columns and their capitals, the relief statues carved out of the rock on each side of and on the central tholos[4], on the top and bottom resembling the Pagan Greek and Egyptian gods such as Castor and Pollux to protect travelers, goddess Isis-Tyche to bring fortune and many others whom were part of the Nabataean religion[5]. The design also consist of two pediments, the top pediments is broken and centralized by the tholos that is crowned by an Urn, the bottom pediment is shortened and decorated with symbols of vases, vegetation, and acroteria or ornaments[6].

Archaeologists believe that the Treasury was possibly built during the reign of the Nabatean King Aretas the Fourth, who ruled from 9 B.C to 40 A.C, to store the corpses of the royal family. King Aretas IV is recognized as the most beloved and successful king among the Nabataeans[7], who defeated the Roman king of Judea Herod Antipas.[8] And known for building and improving the city of Petra. As a result he was famous for his victories and good deeds, which encouraged the building of this special tomb for him and his family, to be buried among the gods and live forever to keep bringing prosperity and fertility to the lands of the Nabataeans. The project may have been funded by the wealthy ones whom were the majority of the population.

The Treasury called “The Treasury” because it was thought to contain valuable treasures of Pharaohs, but evidence suggest that there is no proof of Egyptian ruling over the Petra, it’s influenced by the architecture and religion but does not show any signs ruling. Pirates and tomb raiders climbed the tomb and shot at it in hope to crack the rocks and find the treasure but nothing was found, unless it was taken by the Romans or the civilizations came after the Nabataeans vanished. However, the architectural spirit of the Nabataean still roams the city.

The Treasury tomb of Petra has survived through many ages. Served as a tomb for the Nabatean royal family of King Aretas the fourth. It was built by genius architects around the first century A.C. Archaeologists believe that the wealthy Nabateans funded the creation of this magnificent architecture appreciate the wealth and victory at the time. People until today still believe that the Treasury was literally a treasury for the Pharaohs, even though it was not ruled by Egyptians

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[1] Cross, Robert, Phil Geib. "A City Carved in Stone.” Chicago Tribune. Jan 11, 2004  

[2] Cross, Robert, Phil Geib. "A City Carved in Stone.” Chicago Tribune. Jan 11, 2004  

[3] Avi-Yonah, Michael, and Shimon Gibson. “Petra.”. In Encyclopaedia Judaica, USA, 2007. 

[4] Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest, "The treasury, Petra, Jordan," accessed 2 Dec 2015

[5] Macaulay-Lewis, Elizabeth. “Petra: Rock-Cut Façades.” Khan Academy December 2, 2015. 

[6] Macaulay-Lewis, Elizabeth. “Petra: Rock-Cut Façades.” Khan Academy December 2, 2015. 

[7] “Petra (ancient Arabia).” Encyclopedia. Accessed December 2, 2015

[8]WALSH, J. P. M. "Herod Antipas." New Catholic Encyclopedia. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

References

“Petra (ancient Arabia).” Encyclopedia. Accessed December 2, 2015.

Twair, Samir and Pat Twair. "Twelve Pavilions Represent Arabs at Seville's Expo '92." The

            Washington Report on Middle East Affairs XI, no. 2 (Jul 31, 1992): 52.

Cross, Robert and with additional material by, Phil Geib. "A City Carved in Stone; Sculpted  

Tombs and Temples in Petra Fill an Ancient Metropolis with Mystery Series.” Chicago Tribune, Jan 11, 2004.

Avi-Yonah, Michael, and Shimon Gibson. “Petra.” Essay. In Encyclopaedia Judaica, edited by   

Michael Berenbaum and Fred Skolnik, 2nd ed., 16:17–18. Detroit: Macmillan Reference

USA, 2007. 

Macaulay-Lewis, Elizabeth. “Petra: Rock-Cut Façades.” Khan Academy. Khan Academy.

Accessed December 2, 2015. 

Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest, "The treasury, Petra, Jordan," accessed 2 Dec 2015, 

WALSH, J. P. M. "Herod Antipas." New Catholic Encyclopedia. 2nd ed. Vol. 6. Detroit: Gale,

2003. 801. World History in Context. Web. 2 Dec. 2015.

Scholarly Writing vs. Web Writing

Scholarly Writing vs. Web Writing

The difference between scholarly writing vs. web writing is that scholarly writing is communicated better and more researched. Scholarly writing is written by professionals in a particular field of study.Web writing is more informal and scholarly writing has everything more organized.

Writing reliable, well-designed papers for college or publication requires the use of scholarly writing mechanics. The writer must combine ideas from sources, cite and reference properly, paraphrase, and use minimal quotes.  Characteristics of scholarly writing include: a formal tone, use of third person rather than whereas web writing uses first person perspective, clear focus on the issue rather than the author's opinion.

Web writing uses plain language so it’s easier for people to find what they need and use it to their needs. In study of online reading behavior, Jakob Nielsen found that “on the average webpage, users have time to read at most 28% of the words during an average visit; 20% is more likely”(usability.gov). Research has shown that short, concise paragraphs and bulleted lists work best for web use. Characteristics of web writing: expressions and jargons, writing in first person or making “I” statements, making direct personal statements and imprecise word choices.

The tone for scholarly writing is formal. For example, in the syllabus for this class the goal was to inform and explain the purpose of the class. Whereas the syllabus focused on one objective and web writing you can write about any topic you would like. A lot of web writings have pictures with captions, and ads.

The audience for scholarly writings is professors, professionals, and graduate students. Web writings are written in everyday language so it’s understandable for the audience to understand.

http://www.usability.gov/how-to-and-tools/methods/writing-for-the-web.html

Top 10 Reasons Why You Don't Have A Girlfriend on Valentine's day

Top 10 Reasons Why You Don't Have A Girlfriend

10. You are Ugly?

·      
While being ugly may not be your fault, a lot of
girls judge boys based on the look of their face

·      
Its human nature, we all want perfect things
that we can feel proud having in public or look at when we come home or have
sex with.

·      
So if you are ugly, then your chance of getting
a girlfriend is probably just above zero percent.

9. You are not Rich Enough?

·      
Yes, UNFORTUNATELY, there are girls that only
wants rich boys and you happened to be around them.

·      
A Rich Partner can offer a variety of benefit,
such money, prestige, expensive gifts, have a nice car, etc.

·      
You can't blame them because you would probably
do the same if you were in their shoe.

·      
Being rich gives a high social status, which
makes girls think you are highly educated and intelligent.

8. You are Gay?

·      
You are probably gay but you don’t know it,
which is completely fine

·      
Humans are emotional creatures, we have
different sexual orientation and may not feel comfortable partnering with
certain gender.

7. You are Stupid?

·      
While being stupid may not be your fault,
regardless, you will sound stupid to the girl and she won’t like you.

·      
Not asking the right questions and not
understanding what she is trying to express, is a sign of stupidity.

6. You are Arrogant?

·      
Being arrogant can repel girls away from you,
because they think you are selfish and you only care about yourself.

·      
You are not kind to people around you and you
think your opinion what matters the most.

5. You Spend Most of Your Time Playing Video Games and
Watching Porn?

·      
Spending most of your time on video games and
porn can isolate you from the social life.

·      
Not giving some time to socialize with different
people (esp. Girls), will decrease your chance of getting a girlfriend
dramatically.

·      
Prevent you from learning the necessary communication
skills to have conversation with a girl.

4. You are a Nerd?

·      
If all you talk about is science and comics,
then you’re probably a nerd, which sometime may make you sound smart, however
it’s sometime boring to girls.

·      
Sometime girls just want to have fun and not
participate in a debate about Superman vs. Batman story.

3. Lack of Personality?

·      
Not having an interesting character, charisma
and style, make you invisible around girls and even if you try to talk to them,
they will most likely ignore you.

·      
However, too much personality can make you sound
and look fake, which is also a sign of lack of personality.

2. You are too Sexual?

·      
If all you think around girls is sex, then you
will not get it, unless you are around prostitutes.

·      
Girls don’t like boys who only seek sexual
pleasures, because that is an animalistic behavior.

·      
Sex does not portray love and honesty very well.

1. You are too Shy?

·      
Being shy is not an advantage all the time, in
fact, most of the time it’s a sign of weakness and lack of confidence, and
these are things that girls don’t like in a man.

·      
Shyness is number one reason why boys can’t get
a girlfriend because they are too afraid to socialize and feel awkward around
girls.

Top 10 Best PC Bus Driving Simulator Games

Top 10 Best PC Bus Driving Simulator Games

10. Bus Driver

9. Bus Simulator 2

8. City Bus Simulator 2010

7. European Bus Simulator

6. City Bus Simulator New York

5. City Bus Simulator Munich

4. Bus and Cable Car Simulator

3. Omsi

2. Bus Simulator 2012

1. Omsi 2

Top 10 BIGGEST Snow Storms / Blizzards of All Time

Top 10 BIGGEST Snow Storms of All Time

10. The Blizzard of 1888 - Northeastern U.S

9. The Storm of the Century, 1993 - Eastern U.S

8. New York City Blizzard of 2006

7. Lhunze County, Tibet - 2008

6. Mount Shasta, California U.S-1959

5. The Eastern Canadian Blizzard of 1971 - Canada

4. The New England Blizzard of 1978

3. The Great Snow of 1717 -New England

2. The Buffalo Blizzard of 1977 - North America

1. The Blizzard of 1967 - Midwestern U.S

Top 10 BIGGEST Snow Storms / Blizzards of All Time

Top 10 BIGGEST Snow Storms of All Time

10. The Blizzard of 1888 - Northeastern U.S

9. The Storm of the Century, 1993 - Eastern U.S

8. New York City Blizzard of 2006

7. Lhunze County, Tibet - 2008

6. Mount Shasta, California U.S-1959

5. The Eastern Canadian Blizzard of 1971 - Canada

4. The New England Blizzard of 1978

3. The Great Snow of 1717 -New England

2. The Buffalo Blizzard of 1977 - North America

1. The Blizzard of 1967 - Midwestern U.S