The Time Inc. magazine division began to lay off about 6 percent of its global workforce of 8, 000 last week, as it prepares to do more to deliver its content on multiple platforms and devices, and cut costs in line with falling print subscription and ad revenue.

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Mr Wahid's government is trying to do this as it prepares to devolve more powers to the provinces and districts.

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For instance, if you have been lied to and there is not much you can do about it, assessing the damage prepares you to you lick your wounds and move on.

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"What we wear shapes our behavior and prepares our body and mind for what we need to do, " he writes.

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