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Malphas

Throughout history, good help has been hard to find. Sometimes, leaders need to contract with demons to complete the construction on a building such as a temple, wall or tower. The demon Malphas has an impressive resume highlighting his proficiency in the construction of public and private structures.

Demons Get A Boost

Known for his public administration and real estate development skills, the biblical rock star, King Solomon (990 BC to 931 BC), was not above hiring temporary laborers from the demon realm. As with many characters from the Bible, what started out as a collection of humble verses has exploded into a historical epic.

Possibly for marketing purposes, book publishers historically have invoked Solomon's name. Malphas gained notoriety in the 1584 book, “Pseudomonarchia Daemonum,” which is available today as “The Discoverie of Witchcraft.” The book lists 69 known demons. Years later, Malphas and many other demons become even more famous in the book “The Lesser Key of Solomon.” That book lists a few more demons.

The book justifies using Solomon's name by crediting him with summoning and controlling 72 demons. According to the ever-growing legend of Solomon, he was a genius, so he should have been qualified to manage that many demons.

Like the spinoffs and fan fiction of today, Solomon's and Malphas' exploits reached an extended universe as years went by.  

Master marketer and book publishing champion, Aleister Crowley (1875 to 1947) produced a retro version of “The Lesser Key of Solomon” that survives today. Crowley added a bunch of ceremonial instructions to the list in the book. Crowely is famous for being an occultist and a magician.

Religious Bedtime Stories

Possibly the most aggressive producer of demon information through the centuries is religion. Through biblical spinoffs, religious organizations have been educating the masses about the back stories and abilities of demons for centuries. A bishop thought up the seven princes of hell in the 1500s.

The New Testament was written before 100 AD, by most accounts. Demon stories are full of interesting details about cool powers and the significance of numbers such as three and seven. Fairy tales use similar devices on more of a PG-13 level.

Religions may have created and spread more mythology about demons than Halloween. In a story for Discovery.com, Benjamin Radford reported that religious leaders are concerned Halloween increases children's interest in supernatural beings.

The irony is the demon stories religions expose children to on a continual basis may have greater effect. The practice is the equivalent to telling someone not to say “Bloody Mary” 13 times in front of a mirror. Telling a person not to do it will make him want to do it.

People are fascinated by numbers and conspiracy theories, today, just as they were in ancient times. The theory claiming the “M” on the Monster Energy Drink can is 666 in Hebrew became popular a couple of years ago. Perhaps the theory was that if someone drinks enough Monster, he will become evil.

When things go wrong in the world, it's easier to blame a demon than take responsibility. The more powerful the demon is, the more havoc he can reek. One interpretation of Malphas states he is a president of hell and can take the form of a crow or an attractive, male human. Some versions of the legend use “prince” instead of “president.”

Another Malphas bio boasts his ability to read minds and bring objects such as rocks to life. In this story, he is the president/prince of hell and has a huge aura. As with most classic fairy tales, stories of demon summoning usually have a negative twist. It's pretty unrealistic to think there is such as thing as an honest and trustworthy demon.

There is a rumor Malphas is second in command to Satan, but according to “Paradise Lost” by John Milton, the second in command is Beelzebub. Both demons made it into “Dictionnaire Infernal” by Jacques Auguste Simon Collin de Plancy.

It first came out in 1818, but the 1863 version is the most prized because it has illustrations of the demons. If you see an illustration of Malphas in the internet, it's probably the one from “Dictionnaire Infernal.” The book is in French, and there are plenty of free PDFs of it on the internet. For a short, English print or ebook version, go here. The French 1863 version is 736 pages long.

In Culture

Demons have proven to be great inspiration for artists and have infused themselves into pop culture. Malphas has been successful in many arenas partially because of his cool-sounding name. The crow form seems to have lost out to the human form overall. Malphas has had roles in video games, role-playing games, anime, manga and is the name of a metal band. The human form of Malphas sometimes has characteristics of a vampire in pop culture.

In the video game Castlevania, Malphas is in crow form and his depiction is rumored to be partially influenced by the Shinto goblin, Tengu.

Hieronymus Bosch (1450 to 1516) may be the most influential artist in the demon genre. His depictions of demons and mortals engaged in sinful acts were meant to scare the hell out of viewers.

The paintings possibly had the opposite effect and still inspire artists. Heavy metal album cover art certainly bears a similarity to Bosh's work. It is notable Bosch was alive when “Pseudomonarchia Daemonum” was released to the public.

Demons star in horrors films on a regular basis. One of the most famous is Sam Raimi's “The Evil Dead” released in 1981. The film was low-budget, but it had so many innovative techniques and so much popular appeal, it spawned a franchise.

In novels, demons are huge. Kim Harrison's “Hollows Series” is the high standard for urban fantasy fiction, nowadays. Starting in book one, “Dead Witch Walking,” Harrison builds a mythology for demons and their world. She borrows from many sources of demon lore.

How to Summon

The main reason people summon demons is for help. Solomon supposedly did it at least 72 times. For those confident they will avoid suffering eternal damnation, demon summoning is pretty straightforward.

A few ritualistic tools and a positive attitude are about all you need, according to the Joy of Satan Ministries. One thing conjurers need for sure to have handy is the sigil of the demon they want to contact. Extreme sacrifices are not necessary. Not even Crowley killed anyone during a ritual.

The conundrum of summoning a demon is he eventually will want more than a shout-out for his services. This may be part of the reason people delve into demon summoning. There is a challenge to outsmart the demon or maybe a secret desire to lose.

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Neteller.com Product Review

Trying to conveniently and securely gamble at online casinos or trade currencies on the foreign exchange market can be challenging. Neteller is a virtual wallet that is widely accepting at online casinos and Forex trading sites. Active gamblers, traders and shoppers continually battle with credit card fees especially when dealing with foreign countries. Neteller makes fees consistent.

About Neteller

The money transfer business opened in 1999 in Canada. The company now services customers in more than 200 countries. Currently operating from the Isle of Man, the service is listed with the United Kingdom government's Financial Conduct Authority. The FCA protects consumers and financial markets as well as promoting competition. Neteller is owned by the Paysafe Group, which is a public company. The Paysafe stock symbol is PAYS. It is traded on the London Stock Exchange.

Net+ card is part of the Neteller account. Members will receive a physical card in the mail after they deposit at least $20 in their Neteller account. There is no credit check for the Net+ card because it's not a credit card. Users can only spend what is on the card. The card balance limit is $10,000.

U.S. residents can fund their Net+ prepaid card through the following methods

MasterCard Debit

Visa Debit

MasterCard Credit

Visa Credit

The Neteller website lists Maestro and Visa Electron, but those cards are not available to U.S. residents.

Online gamblers oftentimes have trouble retrieving payouts from casinos because they won't send money to a credit card account. Neteller users have far less trouble. There is no waiting for a printed check or a transfer to a Western Union office. Most online casinos in the U.S. do not accept PayPal, but Neteller is very popular.

There is no U.S. federal law against online gambling in general. Gamblers can access U.S. casino websites such as the Golden Nugget and use Neteller for deposits and withdrawals.

There is a federal law that prohibits U.S. web sites from taking sportsbook bets, but that law involves banks. Users in the United States do not connect their bank accounts to the Neteller e-wallet service.

Certain U.S. states have laws against online gambling. U.S. gamblers can access international sportsbook casinos such as BetOnline.ag and fund their accounts using Neteller. BetOnline.ag's physical location is in Panama.

Neteller offers apps for Android and iPhone.

Many Forex trading websites seem to be accessible to most countries except the U.S. Other Forex web sites exclude all EU countries. It may be difficult for U.S. residents to find a Forex broker they can use and that accepts Neteller. Traders should be careful to use brokers that are regulated by an independent organization such as the FCA. Non-regulated brokers are notorious for charging hidden fees.

Top Features

Members in the U.S. can fund their Neteller account with major credit cards or debit cards with a MasterCard or Visa logo unlike some other e-wallet providers that require a bank account transfer.

The Net+ card carries the MasterCard logo, so cardholders can use it wherever MasterCard is accepted. These transactions do not incur a fee unless they involve foreign currency, just like a regular credit card or debit card.

For those wishing to deposit to or withdrawal from their account in a foreign currency, there is a foreign exchange fee calculator in the account menu on the website.

Neteller offers instant money transfers even to people who do not have an account. Recipients without an account will receive an email telling them to open a free account. The transfer is free if both parties use the same currency.

The Neteller VIP program has five levels. VIP status comes with fee discounts, higher ATM withdraw limits and loyalty points. There is a dedicated VIP manager to answer member questions.

VIP members have an option to open multiple accounts. Users can designate different currencies for each account to save on foreign exchange fees. Features improve as members ascend to higher VIP levels. To reach a level, members must pass a specific amount in the form of transfers to merchants per year. Transfer thresholds are as follows

Bronze – $10,000

Silver – $50,000

Gold  – $100,000

Platinum – $500,000

Diamond – $2 million

The bank transfer / withdrawals feature is only for UK residents.

If Neteller members link their account to eWallet-Optimizer.com, they will quickly achieve the silver level and other benefits. Members must email a scan of their ID card to complete registration. The eWO account is free because the German company makes money through its partnership with Neteller.

Neteller offers a few affiliate programs. Websites can join the Neteller Affiliate program to earn 20 percent commissions on transfer to fees. They also can join the Net+ Card Affiliate program to earn $5 every time a new customer opens an account.

Members also can sign up to be ambassadors and receive a 20 percent revenue share from referrals on all their future transactions to merchants.

Businesses that want to offer Neteller as a payment option to their customers can fill out a form on the Neteller website to contact the sales department. Neteller even offers a joint affiliate program.

Neteller Fees

Members do not incur a fee when using Net+ prepaid card to to pay in shops, restaurants or online. There is a 3.39 percent fee for foreign currency exchanges. Making a withdrawal at an ATM will incur a fee of 1.75 percent. There is a monthly administration fee of $2.99. A paper statement costs $3. Replacing a lost card costs $5.  

Members can make two withdrawals every 24 hours for a total of $500. The minimum withdrawal is $10. For U.S. residents, there is a 2.5 percent fee for deposits from credit and debit cards.

Those members who have a balance on their account but do not use Neteller for 14 months will be charged a $30 inactivity fee. The company will email the member one month before it charges the fee.  To close an account, members must call.

Neteller is quite transparent about account fees on its website. This is in contrast to other e-wallet companies. PayPal Prepaid MasterCard users will need to find and download the cardholder agreement then search through the 23-page document to find the fee schedule. PayPal charges cardholders a $4.95 administrative fee every month.

Considering users have to fund their PayPal card via a bank account or their regular PayPal account, a bank debit card with a MasterCard logo would be a better deal. About the only thing more ridiculous than a PayPal debit card is a 401(k) debit card.

Neteller Security

To set up an account, members will need to enter their personal information including a full Social Security number. Other security measures include

Account ID number

Secure ID number

3 security questions

Two-step authentication

Automatic account timeout

The two-step authentication works with Android, iPhone and Blackberry devices. Users will have to install the Google authenticator and a barcode reader.

Often, gamblers and shoppers visit websites that may not appear to be completely reputable. By using a Neteller account, users avoid exposing their credit cards and bank accounts. Online gamblers sometimes visit new casino sites after being drawn in by the promise of bonuses, skip research and just type in their credit card number. Neteller accounts create an extra layer of security between personal financial information and vendors.

There are websites that curate lists of casinos with the best bonuses. Often, the promotions are temporary, so having a Neteller account can allow gamblers a convenient way to hop from casino to casino and quickly grab bonuses. Recently, the Silver Oak Casino offered a first-deposit bonus of $1,000 plus a 555 percent match bonus.

Criticism of Neteller

U.S. residents have to pay a 3.39 percent fee to buy things abroad. By comparison, American Express Blue Cash Everyday credit cardholders only pay a 2.7 percent foreign transaction fee.

In the U.S., bank transfers (ACH) are not allowed for funding a Neteller account. A bank debit card with a Visa or MasterCard logo can get around this, but there is a fee.  

There seems to be only one way to withdrawl money from Neteller for U.S. residents, and that is to use the Net+ at an ATM. Thrifty consumers will want to search for fee-free ATMs in their area.

Those who do a lot of traveling may run into problems using their Neteller account while in non-serviced countries and banned countries. Banned countries include Iraq and Syria.

Customer Support

Neteller has 24/7 live customer support. Because of the company's extensive security features, customers can get locked out of their account. If this happens, they can call the support line and present identification.

There is an extensive and searchable frequently asked questions section on the website. Customers also can email member support.

Conclusion

Consumers who don't have credit cards and don't trust debit cards when shopping online at offshore vendors, Neteller can be a convenient alternative. The main markets for Neteller in the U.S. are online casinos and non-U.S. Forex trading sites. Neteller offers exceptional security for consumers and merchants.

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4 Reasons You're Missing Out on Worldwide Talent, and How to Step Up Your Game

In the global economy, enterprises are continually striving to innovate their business processes to not only keep up with but also move ahead in their market sector. Corporations need to ensure technology and talent thrive together, says Claudia Saran of KPMG. Today’s technology can help CEOs find and retain great global talent.

HR and Analytics

Data analysis can be helpful for recruiting, but it also can help the human resources department make better decisions about its current workforce.  

Retention can be a major concern for corporations in competitive job markets such as information technology. The HR team can drill down into the data and find out what factors are affecting turnover rate, says Audrey Roth of HR Today. The numbers can show a clear picture of why a particular role is a problem or whether millennials really are hard to please.

By analyzing employee and position data, HR can determine who is stagnating and figure out why that is occurring. HR often seems to exist in a vacuum because the representatives hardly ever see the employees or managers except for exit interviews. Data may be the best tool available for HR to make asset allocation decisions.    

Innovative Environment

Today’s corporate workforce wants to collaborate and innovate. Companies that foster a culture that drives and rewards disruptive innovation have a better than average chance of retaining talent.  

If companies can speed up the decision-making process and implement consumer insights faster, employees will be able to see and measure results. Otherwise, they’ll be without waiting so long for a project to go live that they forget about it.

To better collaborate with global contingent workforce, firms should work to improve their video meeting solutions. The Blue Jeans Network offers many opportunities to harness the power of the internet of things through interoperability and scalability.

Happy employees know what is expected up them and have regular feedback from their supervisor. An employee who has been given goals to innovate will be motivated. Feedback can increase motivation and keep the employee on track.    

Outsourcing and Contracting

One of the biggest advantages of video conferencing is the ability to access talent offshore and remotely. Companies can save time, money and office space with remote workers.  

Contracting talent instead of hiring full-time employees with benefits can help companies on many levels. Not only is there less commitment for the employer, the contractors don’t have to spend time on extraneous training. A six-month contract gives both parties a chance to get a measure of the situation and either continue or look for something else.

Keeping payroll cost low is important for large corporations but also for startups. The tendency is for startups to scale too quickly. Just because a small business raises a lot of cash to start operations does not mean the CEO should spend it all.  

Milestone accomplishment should drive spending decisions. After a startup hits a milestone, it has leverage to acquire more funding. It’s idealistic to think the startup will make a profit in the first year.

Another great thing about video conferencing is the equipment can be inexpensive. All a startup needs is an internet connection, a computer and projector in a meeting space. The remote workers can use their laptops or cellphones to connect.    

Avoid Recruiting Mistakes

Data mining to find candidates is a great start, but connecting with those people and keeping them interested is all about marketing.  

The online application form should not be a two-hour gauntlet. There certainly should not be any redundant questions. After the candidate completes the form, he should receive something better than an automated response. Within 24 hours, he should definitely either receive a rejection or an invite for a phone interview.

Pre-employment tests for most positions are a waste of time. They do not improve hire quality, and they kind of insulting to the candidate. Asking a candidate to endure more than three interviews is ridiculous and makes the company look incompetent.

Instead of trying to find out what a candidate made at his last job and offering a slight increase, companies should know the correct market value of a position. Great candidates are not going to settle for a below-market salary just because the headquarters building has nap pods.

Perks are good for keeping up morale among current employees. Instead of trying to sound hip by using a buzzword such as “corporate culture,” introduce the candidate to a couple of people he will be working with if hired. Don’t do a team interview. Those can scare off candidates depending on their personality.

Stepping Up

As a company grows, should its employees. Regular training inside the organization that can help employees improve their performance and advance is an inexpensive way to help with retention and improve workforce quality. Companies have to commit to improving, if they want to attract and retain the best employees.  

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Globetrotter.de Review

For those living in Europe who want outdoor gear online without paying insane shipping and currency exchange fees to buy from U.S. vendors, Globetrotter.de is a good choice. The website uses euros as its currency, and it's easy to view the site in languages other than German by using Google Chrome and other web browsers with translation capabilities.

About Globetrotter

The outfitter opened in 1979, and is now one of Europe's largest outdoor clothing and equipment retailers. The company sells more than 35,000 products from more than 1,000 brands. There are 11 brick-and-mortar Globetrotter branches in Germany.

The online store and brick-and-mortar branches do not carter to extreme bargain hunters. They offer the convenience of accessing a wide variety of outdoor clothing and adventure gear in one place. Some of the brands available are the best in the world such as Arc'teryx. It is going to be hard to find a jacket or backpack comparable to Arc'teryx for less money.  

The website has drop-down menus for specific product categories like most outfitter sites, but Globetrotter has another section called Outdoor Worlds. The section has pages dedicated to specific outdoor activities and topics such as geocaching.

Some of the pages include interviews with subject matter experts. The printed interviews include photos, a map to show the location of the expert's activity location and links to the equipment and clothing the expert uses down to their favorite type of bug spray.

The main homepage of the website features new items and the deal of the day. A recent listing for a sleeping bag was 18 percent off. The individual product pages include pricing, sizes, colors available, a brief description and options to add the item to a shopping cart for wish list. Other features included on the product pages included

Availability of the item at specific branches

Customer reviews

Suggested accessories

Recommended similar items

Those wishing to grab an item from a store with scarce inventory might want to call to reserve it.

The website offers an email newsletter with sale information. Globetrotter card members get it two days early.

There is a Globetrotter forum connected to the website. Members can talk about related topics and exchange used merchandise.

The Globetrotter website has a section dedicated to sustainability. The section includes information about environmental protection, social responsibility, supplier working conditions and the Globetrotter Foundation. The foundation supports environmental projects around the world.

The company's affiliate program is easy to join. There is an online form to link to register websites. Affiliates earn a 5 percent commission on sales. Interested parties can use the dedicated email address to send questions.

The store has an app for iOS and Android devices. Visitors can access the products the store sells and download the member magazine. Users also can use the app to scan product barcodes at the brick-and-mortar stores to quickly view more information including videos.

Globetrotter is active on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. The Pinterest photos are original and curated. There are more than 2,000 inspirational pins of the outdoors. The account is not just a bunch of product shots.

One unusual feature of the website is the news release section. It posts the latest tweets from the Globetrotter Twitter account and real news releases. There is a review tab, but the latest is from 2014.

There is search bar on the top of just about every page on the Globetrotter website. Suggestions appear in a drop-down menu as users type.

Top Features of Globetrotter

One thing that sets Globetrotter's website apart from the competition is the buying guide section. It covers everything from clothing layering to outdoor cooking. Other outfitter websites often only offer size charts.

The outdoor cooking guide includes information and advice about bacteria and how to treat water. There is a Globetrotter web TV channel that further explains and demonstrates the essentials of outdoor cooking. The channel offers information and advice on many of the products Globetrotter sells including sleeping bags and carabiners.  

The TV channel covers far more than just products. There are videos about travel, festivals, outdoor sports and expeditions.

Some of the Globetrotter branches offer classes and host outdoor events. Recently, the Stuttgart store hosted a workshop on Iceland tour preparation. Travel Practice Stuttgart is on the second floor of the branch. It offers travel advice and vaccinations.

At the Stuttgart location, there is a store within the store. Fjall Raven, the Swedish clothing and backpack maker, has 290 square meters of space in the Globetotter store.

Buying the right gear for an excursion can be serious business. Knowing which type of hiking boots or climbing harness will work best in a specific environment can be critical. Being stuck on a mountain or in some remote area of a park in Ecuador is not a good time to find out you bought the wrong kind of socks. A mobile app won't help much at that point.

Globetrotter has staff members who are experts in specific outdoor activities, and they have years of experience. Consulting with the right staff member could be mean the difference between an amazing and fulfilling expedition and losing an appendage.

The Stuttgart location offers shopping by appointment. Customers can call ahead or fill out a request form on the website to book two hours with a personal shopper who will take them through the store to find what they need for a specific excursion.  

Globetrotter Prices

All prices listed include the value-added tax. The shopping cart lists the cost of shipping in Germany and the cost to ship outside of Germany.

Customers can choose a variety of payment options including, credit cards, SEPA Direct debit, cash on delivery, giropay and PayPal. Globtrotter also offers gift cards for payment.

The Globetrotter card is a store credit card with three levels.

Orange – 3 points per euro, offers, magazine, partner discounts, invitaions

Silver – 7 points per euro, all of the above and free shipping, Christmas surprise

Gold – 10 points per euro, all of the above and birthday surprise, free fast delivery

Standard shipping takes three to four days. Expedited shipping takes one to three days. Express shipping ordered by noon can deliver items during the evening of the next day.

There is an option to order online and pick up the items at the Stuttgart branch. Customers have 14 days to return unwanted or damaged items without giving a reason. Customers can return items purchased online to a branch.

Customers who want an item not listed on the website, can place a special order request and pick up the item from a specific store in Germany. It may take four to five days to retrieve the item from the manufacturer. The minimum for a special order is 30 euros.

Criticism of Globetrotter

Although the product pages are impressive, some other outfitters list on the product page how many points members will receive on the item. It also would be nice if there was a question and answer tab on the product page. Globetrotter representatives could answer specific product questions customers may have such as “Is this rain jacket good for mountain biking?”

A comparison tool would be helpful. One of the Outdoor Worlds pages has a three-way comparison for trekking backpacks. Several online retailers offer this function from clothing stores to computer parts sites. This can be very helpful for customers who can't visit a physical store to try stuff out.

Many other online retailers offer live chat customer service. It's basically instant messaging. If anyone has ever had to deal with customer service on the telephone, he knows instant messaging can be superior. Customers can provide links to products and paste in details such as product number and size.

Globetrotter does provide the phone number email contact information to customer service in the left panel of the shopping cart page. This could be helpful for customers who are having trouble figuring out the ordering process.

Internet customers have complained about the high prices on the site but say the sales are good. There was no information on the Globetrotter website about a price-matching program. This would increase conversions and likely boost basket size.

Customer Support

Globetrotter lists its customer service phone number and email contact on each product page. The customer service hot line is not 24/7. It is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. There also is a searchable frequently asked questions menu.

There is a return form on the website. Customers also can download the PDF. Refunds will be delivered within 14 days of Globetrotter receiving the completed form and the merchandise.  

Conclusion

Globetrotter is kind of the German version of REI, but on steroids. REI has lots of product videos on its website, but the Globetrotter web TV channel is a work of art. The only major benefit Globetrotter does not offer is the ability to book international travel packages.

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The Location is Great, but the Amenities are Even Better

If anyone is in the market for a fantastic place to live in NYC, the new luxury condos at Baccarat Hotel & Residences are worth checking out.

The building at 20 W. 53 St. is close to Rockefeller Center to the south and Central Park to the north. Getting around Manhattan from the Baccarat is easy thanks to its proximity to subway stations.

The 50-story building has 61 residential units that all enjoy lots of hotel amenities and services accessible from a touch-screen in each unit or from a mobile device.

Amenities include

Housekeeping

Child care

Personal shopping

Pet care

Floral delivery

Lots Of Room

A one-bedroom condo at Baccarat has 1,167 square feet, and five-bedroom unit has 7,381 square feet. There are plenty of sizes in between. All units have a chandelier in the entryway, says Candace Taylor of The Wall Street Journal.

With the spa, restaurant, pool, fitness facility and personal training, residents may never leave the Baccarat, except to walk across the street to visit the Museum of Modern Art. Of course, there is plenty of high-end shopping to be done on Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue. Who needs a car, when the stores are only blocks away?

If residents do in fact have cars, there is on-site parking at the Baccarat.

Chevalier Restaurant

The French restaurant boasts celebrity corporate chef Shea Gallante. But the atmosphere and interior design make the venue memorable even beyond the food.

Residents of the Baccarat enjoy room service in addition to the convenient location of the restaurant.

Breakfast Reading

If the restaurant is too much of a scene for residents, The Grand Salon on the second floor offers breakfast, afternoon cocktails and a library.

After 4 p.m., residents can enter the exclusive Petit Salon, which features a cognac bar and music played on a vintage gramophone.

Buyers' Market

Nowadays, luxury units in NYC average 345 days on the market, according to The Real Deal. Now, is the time to buy, while prices are low. The Baccarat has amenities and a location other properties cannot beat. The Baccarat full-floor units are a much better deal than those in other boroughs.

Yes, Jim Carrey's old clock tower unit remains vacant and has no spa or pool in the building, and it's still not in Manhattan. He should have bought one of the new luxury condos in the Baccarat. If one is paying for a luxury condo, more than a nice view should be expected.  

Resource Box

The Baccarat Hotel & Residences is in Midtown Manhattan at the center of the action and offers some of the best new luxury condos in NYC. To find out more about the units, check out the Baccarat website.