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The following is a paper by Asher Judah, author of The Australian Century (available for $29.95 from Connor Court Publishing):
Ensuring Australian businesses remain competitive in an increasingly interconnected global economy will be one of the toughest challenges facing the nation this century. Confronted with rising demands for work-life flexibility, the third highest minimum wage in the OECD (60 per cent higher than the United Kingdom's)[1] and multiplying sources of product and service acquisition, employers will need a workplace relations system which has flexibility and autonomy at its heart.
In order for Australia to secure a productive and cost competitive edge, three areas of workplace relations reform must be enacted as soon as possible. These are:
- ushering in the era of 24/7 retailing;
- returning management certainty back to construction, mining and energy businesses; and
- reintroducing EBA's which support growth, creativity and sustainable business activity.
Lamaze for 24 hour retailing
Recognising the end of the traditional 9-5 workweek is an essential first step in helping Australia prepare for the most competitive century in history. Since its conception in the Western world, the traditional 9-5 workweek has helped define normal work hours for millions of Australian workers. At the time of its introduction, it has helped protect the importance of the family unit, personal and recreational time and a workers right to reasonable work hours. For decades, these principles served society well. However, as social standards evolved, technology advanced and international trade accelerated; the primacy of a regulated workweek has given way before society's preference for increased flexibility. Indeed, there is no better example of this evolution than that 1970s shopping innovation, the 7-Eleven. At the time of its arrival on Australian soil, its 7am to 11pm operating hours were unheard of. Yet the idea that you would name a non 9-5 convenience store by the same name
today is ridiculous. Whether we like it or not, contemporary consumers now expect service at all hours.
Where this represents a serious problem for Australia's retailers is the fact that the workplace relations system in which they operate remains trapped in the inflexible world of the 9-5 workweek. On one hand, consumers and employees desire greater flexibility in their shopping and employment choices, but on the other, retailers are forced to compete with international and online competitors which enjoy a fraction of their operating costs. If retailers are going to survive being wedged between
these competing and complex interests, then new arrangements based around a 24/7 workweek will need to be pioneered.
The most important place to start is addressing the unsustainable rise in penalty rates for workers on weekends and during traditional work hours. In March 2008, the award modernisation and rationalisation process resulted in more competitive state awards being replaced by less affordable ones found in other states. Through the introduction of a "modern award", this process caused considerable economic harm to employers in the retail, hospitality and tourism sectors by increasing the wage outlays for these businesses without balancing it with productivity improvements. This process caused serious economic harm to businesses operating in states where Sunday penalty rates and weekday after 6pm arrangements had historically been more competitive. Indeed, rural operations that depend upon the weekend tourist trade have been particularly caught out.
According to the National Retail Association, "the service sector in Queensland has been a substantial victim of the award modernisation process".[2] Similar impacts have also been reported in New South Wales and South Australia[3] with some industry groups referring to damage done as "extraordinary".[4] Right across the nation operating costs have risen, retail jobs growth has eased, profitability has declined, domestic tourism has ventured overseas and hard won competitive niches have been lost. Indeed, the situation has become so bad that full time retail business managers on fixed incomes now substitute for casual workers on weekends because the cost to the business is lower. Put another way, the system has grown so out of sync with modern requirements that it is now beginning to distort basic business operations.
With such problems emerging, it comes as no surprise to learn that "two-thirds of tourism operators want penalty rates reviewed",[5] as does the collective memberships of Australia's largest employer organisations – the National Retailers Association, Restaurant and Caterers Australia, Business Council of Australia and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In a flat economy facing rising unemployment and intensifying competition from online and overseas, it is hard not to understand why.
If Australia is to secure its place as an international hub for retail trade, host global cities which operate 24-7, offer small businesses cost pressure relief, and provide workplace choice for employees who feel less compunction for working weekends and evenings, than its retail sector will need new methods of managing today's trading expectations. A good place to start would be a comprehensive review of penalty rate arrangements for employees working in the retail sector, especially on
weekends and during weekday evenings.
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Restoring management control to businesses operating in the construction, mining and energy sector will also be crucial to efforts to keep Australia's economy competitive.
Over 10 per cent of the Australian workforce is employed in the construction sector, mining and energy sectors, but very few business managers in those sector feel like they have full control over their worksites. The reason for this is because of the disproportionately high level of union militancy. As a result of weak law enforcement, poor workplace leadership and the unique vulnerability of their companies to organised exploitation, a workplace environment has developed in which owners and managers are not in control of their own operations. The end result has been a cost of construction "for high-rise apartments, CBD offices, hospitals, schools and roads"[6] which is amongst the highest in the Western world;[7] an energy and mining sector with globally uncompetitive labour costs; a remuneration structure which is predicated upon employer exploitation rather than mutual corporation and negotiated productivity gains; a highly inflexible work year calendar; and, a workplace environment rife with fear, intimidation and criminal activity.
If Australia wants to host a dynamic economy, perpetuate a modern infrastructure, maximise rising demand for energy and raw materials and maintain pace with population and economic growth pressures, it will need a workplace relations system which is efficient and functioning at peak capacity. To achieve such outcomes against the backdrop of the above mentioned problems, three critical reforms will be necessary. They are:
- restoring "right of entry" provisions;
- reintroducing the "rule of law" and harsher penalties for non-compliance; and
- introducing a higher industry standard for industry participants.
Reasserting managerial control on worksites is a must if productivity and investment is to rise. The surest way to return control of workplaces back to employers is by restoring the Right of Entry (ROE) provisions which existed before the Fair Work Act was introduced.
Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, ROE rules have been relaxed considerably leading to increased business costs and workplace disputation and politicisation. At present, union officials are using the watered down ROE rules to enter workplaces and recruit members, conduct non-essential union business and perform their own workplace law breach investigations. Occasionally, this is occurring when there are no union members present, causing considerably disruption in the workplace. Restoring ROE provisions will ensure that site managers can adequately prepare for unscheduled non-workforce visitors (union activists), separate onsite safety matters from industrial disputation, concentrate on business activities and more easily manage who can come onto their sites, how much notice they provide in advance and what they can do when they arrive.
Ensuring that the law is enforced on building sites and that effective penalties are in place to deter reoccurrence will also be essential for changing the behaviour which presently undermines productivity, safety and competitiveness.
The most important reform which can be made to address this would be the reinstatement of the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) which was replaced by insipid Fair Work Building and Construction Inspectorate in 2012. During its seven years of operation (2005-2012), the ABCC enforced the rule of law on building sites across Australia for both employers and employees. Several studies examining the ABCC's performance have revealed that it was successful in reducing industrial disputation in the construction sector, cutting construction costs and boosting productivity.[8] In 2009 and 2012 however, the Rudd and Gillard Governments weakened the ABCC by amending its Act of Parliament, changing its personnel and by reducing the penalties it could seek for breaches. As a result, Australia-wide industrial militancy on construction sites has risen. Between 2011-12 and 2012-13 workings days lost due to industrial disputation rose from 24,000 to 89,900.[9] Consequently the construction sector presently has the nation's worst record for working days at more than triple the national average.[10]
The surest way to reverse these consequences would be to reactivate the ABCC, recruit new personnel, restore and extend the original penalty provisions and amend its accompanying National Code of Practice and implementation guidelines. As flagged by the current Commonwealth
Government, expanding its areas of responsibility into ports and offshore mining and energy projects would also be worth considering.
Securing definitive cultural change in the construction, energy and mining sectors will also require a decade long commitment to higher professional standards. Unfortunately, over the past decade, inconsistent oversight and the resilience of union militancy have made the achievement of lasting cultural change difficult to achieve. In order to secure the cultural wins necessary to clean up the sector, another layer of reforms will be required to change the landscape permanently.
First, efforts must be made to directly confront the number of unsavoury characters who dominate these sectors. Far too many union leaders have criminal records ranging from assault and intimidation, to asset destruction and failure to obey court orders. In some cases, union officials have dozens of different criminal and civil charges to their name. If these sectors are to properly clean up their image, they must first clean up their personnel. The Commonwealth and each state government
should begin by imposing good character tests on positions of significant public prominence. If a company director can be banned from assuming a position on a company board as a result of his/her past misdeeds, than there is no reason a similar requirement cannot be imposed on a union official. While everyone deserves a second chance to rehabilitate their reputation, too many senior positions within the union movement are filled by individuals who are too comfortable with criminality. With trade unions recently registering the lowest level of trust amongst Australia's major institutions (at just 49 per cent),[11] it seems the public agrees.
The second level of reform relates to the organisations which consistently engage in illegal behaviour. Far too often, union representatives will gladly break the law if they feel they can justify it politically. In order to deter such behaviour in the future, governments at all levels should legislate to empower the courts to seize assets and/ or delist organisations which continue to defy court orders. In cases of extreme union militancy, the law is effectively useless unless the perpetrators are afraid of the financial or legal consequences. Changes to asset confiscation and delisting laws will ensure that quickly becomes the case.
Lazarien EBAs
The final area where workplace relations reform is necessary is in regard to the enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) environment which operates in Australia. At present, EBAs are a vital tool for organising labour resources for business operations in the internationally exposed sectors of construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and mining sectors. However, since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, a number of changes have been made which restrict their design, content, flexibility and duration.
In order to maximise economic growth and industry competitiveness in an increasingly globalised world, Australia will need to have an EBA environment which supports business expansion and investment, encourages creative workplace practices and promotes sustainable business activity. Two key reforms should be considered:
- reintroducing prohibited content rules and agreement certification standards to avoid the EBA dilution; and
- expand the variability, exclusivity and duration of Greenfield EBAs.
Removing the ability to insert restrictive, costly, unnecessary and overtly union friendly conditions within EBAs is an important first step towards reducing business costs and improving the quality of EBAs in Australia. Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, the number of nuisance provisions within EBAs has soared as a result of the softening of prohibited content rules. At present, Australian EBAs are able to include "trade union training leave, payroll deductions for union fees, right of entry clauses, shop stewards' rights clauses, union offices on site and use of contractors"[12] despite these matters having little to do with the "employment relationship". Further, union friendly content has
also been inserted into EBAs which undermines business productivity, breaches Freedom of Association laws and directly challenges the managerial prerogative of employers. Some of the worst examples include:
- restricting the use of on-hire workers and contractors;
- providing the names and contact information of all on-hire workers and contractors the business intends to engage;
- mandatory union consultation on any effort to engage on-hire workers or contactors, including clauses which prohibit greater flexibility/wages in any agreement;
- promoting union membership and activity in the workplace; and
- broadening the circumstances under which strike action may occur.
These changes have severely complicated the employer-employee relationship, increased the cost burden for business, undermined sector competiveness, deterred investment and undermined managerial control of business entities. They also place in jeopardy any chance of Australian
businesses being able to compete internationally. Consequently, putting a stop to these abuses and restoring fairness to the workplace relations systems is a must. In order to do so, the Commonwealth Government should restore the prohibited content rules, reactivate the legislative provisions which prevented the inclusion of invalid terms in EBAs (agreement certification) and close the loophole within the Fair Work Act which permits agreements to be Code Compliant even if they breach the
National Construction Code and Implementation Guidelines.
The second area of EBA reform which must be instigated is a revitalisation of Greenfield Agreements. Greenfield Agreements are a form of EBAs designed for early stage business operations. Their intent
is to allow greater flexibility for businesses in their vulnerable start up stage.
Since the introduction of the Fair Work Act, the variability and exclusivity arrangements governing Greenfield Agreements has changed to the detriment of business growth and workplace practice innovation. The biggest challenges in regard to variability exists in regard to the restriction on employers to negotiate only two different kinds of agreements (union elective agreements or union Greenfield agreements),[13] down from six prior to the reforms. Not only is this a severe downgrading of employer-employee choice, the flexibility arrangements are also deficient. Under these arrangements, employers are unable to negotiate on fair terms with unions across a number of distinct areas. The end result is a decline in productivity and workplace practice creativity. This must be rectified.
In regard to exclusivity, Greenfield Agreements may now only be reached with unions as opposed to that not being the case prior. Where this becomes a problem for employers is through the union tendency to increased business costs, complicated negotiations, create wage and condition uncertainty, undermine flexibility and make extortionate and inflationary claims. This approach is particularly harmful during the critical start up phase where absolute flexibility is necessary. A reversion to the old system in this policy space is also required.
The final area where Greenfield Agreements policy should be amended is in regard to their duration. At present, Greenfield Agreements may only run for 12 months. Unfortunately, due to the complex and uncertain nature of business start up, the design and construction process and the global economic environment, this length of time is proving too short to be fully beneficial. Amendments should be made to double the length of time a Greenfield Agreements may run before they transition to normalised agreements. By doing so, the government can help embryonic businesses find their feet more easily, thereby improving their chances of long term success, workforce security and tax generating profitability.
In a century where Australia will face the most competitive business environment it has ever know, ensuring its businesses have ultimate flexibility will be essential. The above reforms can help Australia craft a workplace environment best suited to meeting the evolving needs of workers, customers and entrepreneurs. Consequently, consideration of their introduction should be given the utmost attention.
[3] ANRA, Economic structure and performance of the Australian Retail Industry, 2011, pp. 4-5.
[4] Source: http://www.nra.net.au/images/NRASubmissionMarch2012.pdf (p. 6).
[5] Source: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/federal-election-2013/newattack-on-penalty-rates-in-the-wings-20130906-2taiu.html#ixzz2p1DvGfwK
[6] Victorian Government, Securing Victoria's Future, Melbourne, 2012, p. 7.
[7] Victorian Government, op. cit., p. 7.
[8] Multiple reports prepared for the ABCC and Master Builders Australia by Independent Economics (Econtech), 2007; 2008; 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2013.
[9] Independent Economics, Economic Analysis of the Building and Construction industry Productivity: 2013 Update, Kingston, 26 August 2013, p. vi.
[10] ABS, 6321.0.55.001, Industrial Disputes, Australia, December 2012; ABS, 6321.0.55.001, Industrial Disputes, Australia, December 2013.
[11] Prof. A. Markus, Scanlon Foundation Surveys, National Report 2013, Mapping Social Cohesion, Caulfield East, 2013, p. 27.
[12] Australian Mines and Metals Association, Finding Fairness, Melbourne, July 2010, p. 1.
[13] Australian Mines and Metals Association, op. cit., p. 10.


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Should I ? Answer: Yes!
People are often concerned about taking a deduction for a home office.
What you can deduct and can't deduct is the question.
So here is the scoop:
Your "office "has to be a space used for business only.
It can be a part of a room or a whole room.
If you determine how many square feet of space you use for an office, and divide that into the square feet of your house you have the percentage deductible expense.
You can't share the desk etc. with the kids doing homework or the spouse storing recipes or for hobby interests.
People are often moving their job or business into their homes.
With internet businesses and e-bay marketers etc. it gets confusing who is a legit business or just a casual seller.
There are people doing online business such as medical transcriptionists or text editing, computer work such as software design, CAD etc. or selling crafts on the web.
Many people have become legit businesses or work for their employer from their home office.
You can take deductions for supplies and not deduct the home office if your home office is too confusing to figure out.
Check the IRS for deducting Office furniture. You can choose to deduct it in one year (section 179 deduction) or depreciation deduction over a period of 7 years.
The IRS says:
"If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction whether you are self-employed or an employee. Expenses that you may be able to deduct for business use of the home may include the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, utilities, insurance, depreciation, painting and repairs.
You can claim this deduction for the business use of a part of your home only if you use that part of your home regularly and exclusively:
IRS says: (Generally, the amount you can deduct depends on the percentage of your home that you used for business. Your deduction will be limited if your gross income from your business is less than your total business expenses.
If you use a separate structure not attached to your home for an exclusive and regular part of your business, you can deduct expenses related to it.
There are special rules for qualified daycare providers and for persons storing business inventory or product samples.
If you are self-employed, use this free printable IRS Form 8829 to figure your home office deduction and report those deductions on line 30 of this free and printable
IRS Schedule C, Form 1040.
If you are an employee, you have additional requirements to meet. The regular and exclusive business use must be for the convenience of your employer.
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So uncle Sam has the last word on that subject. Do more research on the IRS websites and you will feel more secure in taking deductions.
After all, there is no need to feel shy about knowing what you can save in tax expense.
You can be sure that the IRS won't go out of their way to make sure you take all deductions to which you are entitled. Knowing how to get the tax breaks you deserve is a vital part of small and big business survival.
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A lot of people break out in a nervous sweat and get the shakes when it comes time to file their taxes.
The first time that I tried to file by myself left me with a feeling of confusion because I did not bother to read any information about how to go about it in a fair way, a way that didn't leave me broke and living in a cardboard box in the alley.
I just had at it without reading anything and it was overwhelming. I assure you that after all these years I won't get into a difficult situation like that without any proper info and good forms to file.
Some folks just file as fast as they can to get it over with. They loose out on a bunch of legitimate deductions and allocations that could have saved them a ton of money at tax time.
I would rather be getting a nice tax refund than pay the IRS a lot of money. Pay attention to the details.


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The agency is hoping that this new standard will drive increased roof strength and safety for passenger cars and SUVs. Twelve small SUVs have already been subjected to the new test; four emerged with IIHS' top "good" rating by virtue of roofs two to three times stronger than currently mandated by U.S. government safety standards.
The Volkswagen Tiguan did especially well in the new roof safety measure; with 15,000 lbs. of force pressing down, the VW's roof sank only two inches and sustained barely visible damage. In contrast, after the same procedure, the Kia Sportage's roof was demolished, its side glass and windshield shattered.
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Purslane's scientific name is Portulaca oleracea. This one is interesting because it can be seen as an invasive weed or something great to eat. It is native to India and Persia and has spread to many places around the world. In some cases it spread by accident, but other times it was spread on purpose because many people like eating it and brought it with them to plant.
Purslane has fleshy leaves and stems. Almost reminiscent of aloe plants or other succulents. The University of Illinois Extension program has a nice article about purslane which was one of the sources for this.
Purslane as Weed
Now, if you want to control it and consider it a weed, the first thing to know is that it is an annual. Therefore it is critical to not let it go to seed. Even if you leave some of the plant, get the flowering portion. The seeds can remain in the soil for as much as 40 years and still be able to grow. During the growing season, it can sprout from sections of stem as well. So if you chop it up and leave it there, bad move, you will just get more purslane.
It likes a soil temperature of 90 degrees or more. Therefore it tends to germinate in June and on into the summer. Pre-emergents like Preen are effective for about 3 months. So many people put Preen on first thing in the spring and then forget to spread it again in June or July. This gives purslane and other plants a foothold.
Purslane as Food
Purslane used to be eaten commonly and in many parts of the world still is. Mother Earth News has a nice article about it as a food and health food. It has started to make a resurgence in restaurants that are into local produce and in farmer's markets. It is high in Omega-3, so it is very healthy and beneficial to eat.
Purslane has a lemony flavor and because of the fleshy leaves and stems is crunchy. When it is young, it is quite good in sandwiches and salads. It can also be stir fried and used in place of spinach. If you make pesto, try mixing some in to that too.
Purslane as Health Food
You will wonder why more people don't eat purslane when you find out what is in it, which is rather remarkable.
It has more Vitamin E and Omega-3 fatty acid (alpha-linolenic acid or ALA) than any other plant. If you think spinach is good for you, purslane has 6 times as much vitamin E. And what about carrots and beta carotene? Purslane has 7 times as much! And if that is not enough, it is also has magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, phosphorus, and vitamin C in abundance.
The human body doesn't produce vitamin C or essential fatty acids. They must be eaten and the current American diet high in processed foods has no where near enough Omega-3 which has been linked to increasing heart problems and other health issues.


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Anyone familiar with the Betseyville line from Betsey Johnson? How is the quality?
I haven't bought any of the pieces yet but do plan to get an overnight bag for my daughter...The reviews that I've read state the quality is on par with the price and the appeal is the whimsy that only Betsey can provide!
I have a couple of her "Marilyn" shirts which I love - but when I branched out to her fashion jewelry line, I found it to be junk. I would not buy her bags - JMO.
my friend has one of her bags and it has held up great. i always see them in stores, and they look like good quality.
Betseyville is not good quality. On the other hand, Betsey Johnson collection bags ARE very high quality.


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I've never applied myself to any one particular lift. I've always used an all around approach and always made sure to do plenty of leg and back work. I'd put myself in the bodybuilding camp although I'll never compete and doubt I'll even cut for the hell of it. I train to be strong, athletic, and more muscular than average.
That being said, I think I have slightly above average genetics (maybe I just appear that way b/c I've never adopted the sedentary American lifestyle). I'm 6'5" with long legs and I just pulled 450 on my first real all out max on deadlift. I've only recently started doing deadlifts but I've done power cleans for awhile so I haven't been completely without a pull.
I state all this because I should have the potential to pull 600 based on most of the input here. What do you guys think?
My concerns--I'm 32 and past my prime; I've had back problems in the past (L3/L4 disc); and hard work vs smart work (if I run into injuries is it worth it to continue pushing?).
Also, with the exception of @Reed have any of you pulled 600 or more while maintaining a 6 pack?
I'd say yes you absolutely have the potential to pull 600.
I started lifting at age 33 with no real athletic background. I could pull 275 the first time I touched a barbell. 495 came after a few months, 600 after 3 years. I did and continue to do many, many things sub-optimally.
I have no idea if you can get to 600 without ever losing your six pack. That's where you start getting into the question of whether its possible on your terms. The more qualifiers you add in, the more difficult it will be to achieve. A good example of this is Rich Froning, who cannot pull 600, but can do many, many, many things very well.
And for the record yes, I believe Rich Froning could pull 600 if he wanted to.
I would not like to discourage anyone. But I think most men, meaning less than 50 % of smaller men than 200lb men with lighter frames would struggle. They have to pull over 3 times their bw , whereas larger people pull at a lower percentage.
I think if we were allowed to do athletic tests on some of the population, it would determine who is more likely to be able to do so. For instance while my 80% 1RMX test is good and has remained roughly the same 3-5 normally, my explosiveness has decreased over the years (37) i.e. standing broad jump , vertical jump test which is to be expected partly through age though mostly I expect through obesity.
For instance the chap jumping 9 feet should have a good chance IMO.
Definitely. Another part of my terms would be back health. Last time I aggravated my disc I ended up losing the function of my medial quad for about 4-6 weeks. Strangest injury experience of my life. Couldn't flex the muscle. Once the swelling in the disc went down I was good to go.
I think I'll keep it a part of my program and work at it and see what happens "on my terms". If/when I get closer to 600 then I might adjust my training to focus on the lift.
Although he uses, Derek Poundstone pulled like 900 with a herniated disc.
@twojarslave id like to point out that I did no bragging or attempted bragging, @Yogi1 is the one with the manhood comments.
Also, I feel like the deadlift is a sneaky lift that people don't have to necessarily be muscular or technically proficient in order to move big weight.
With bench or squat you need one or the other, or some combination of both.
LOL, I understand this, but I mean that if a lot of these people who are presumed "incapable" of a large pull would pour the same effort and focus into their training that you have for the past several years, I surmise that they wouldn't look so incapable. Just as you said...
How many people who are really, honest-to-goodness trying to achieve a big deadlift fail to get beyond four plates?
The thread title and initial question asked if it was possible for most people. If someone does not pull 600 because they were never trying for it in the first place, or they weren't willing to put in the necessary time and effort, that misses the entire point. Brick's contention seems to be that (some) of those people are incapable of a 600 pull regardless of whether they put in the time and effort to reach their potential; those of us on the other side believe that most people who actually did put in the time and effort to reach their potential would find that a 600 pull was reachable if that was a primary goal.
I also chuckle a bit at @on_edge's story above. If a 6'1" 180 pound 52-year-old who doesn't really focus on powerlifting or limit strength pulls over 400, is it really far-fetched to believe that 20 years ago, in his physical prime while spending a couple years dedicated to a big pull, 600 would have been impossible?
I think there's one other sorta-misperception floating around here, this idea that saying a 600 pull is possible for everyone somehow diminishes the feat. On the contrary, I think it elevates the feat, because it suggests that those who achieve it are among a select few that actually did channel the necessary combination of time and effort to get there!
I think most adults have a herniated disc around L3/L4 or more commonly L4/L5. It's just a matter of experiencing symptoms or not.
I'm not saying this is a limitation; just a consideration for me. It's more along the lines of risk/reward. I prefer to live a long, healthy, and capable life. If pursuing any strength feat would intefere with that then it's not worth it to me. That's my preference and could mean I'll never pull 600. However, I now intend to pursue it as long as it is a healthy pursuit. I'd like to think I can achieve it with smart training.
Check out ALpha's log if havent already -went from 500 to 700 with 2 fractures in his back and has year round abz
I do want to emphasize this, lest anyone mistake my position that a 600 deadlift is physically possible for most people as "calling out" people that do not pursue or achieve monster pulls. There's no reason (short of being a competitive powerlifter or strongman) that anyone needs to deadlift 600 pounds. We all can and should make our value judgements of risk/reward and try to do things within our own parameters (i.e. I would like to deadlift 600 pounds in the next year or two, but if that means gaining 30 pounds and being unable to run 1 mile, that's a price I am unwilling to pay).
I just pulled 600lbs, while not claiming to have a 6-pack, I will argue I have a 'fluffy' 4-pack at just over 200lbs. Video to follow.
EDIT: I forgot to tag @brady888 here, because weak.
Hmmm I guess im in the 95% bracket 405 x 3 @ 210 when i was 20
@BrickHead If it means anything i agree with your view point....and I have pulled 600 in the past .
I dont understand why guys for some reason get bent out of shape when the word genetic or potential gets brought up
Thanks to all for chiming in on my questions. And I forgot to say "Mad respect to all who have pulled 600...hell even 500!"
Genetics, training age, gear, I don't care. Guts and strength are to be commended!
I took this photo 1 week before pulling my first 600lb pull in a meet
Not sure if we call that full 6 pack, but it was pretty lean.
Not to brag (i'm bragging, don't give a fuck) but I barely missed a 375 push jerk at 220 bodyweight and 23 years of age being completely natural. Sure, I can't even deadlift over 650lbs, but if I can do that, there's virtually no good reason someone can't pull 600. Come on people.
Question....is this a friendly debate or a argument ?
I'd say subpar genes and stature are reasons.
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MOVIMENTO DE VENTO convertido na Ilha Hydra na Grécia. PISCINA e grande jardim. Envolva o terraço com vistas panorâmicas sobre mar, vila e montanhas. Espectaculares pores do sol. Esta casa oferece total privacidade. Não é adequado para idosos, crianças muito pequenas ou pessoas inaptas.
Estadia mínima: 1 SEMANA
Dia de chegada / partida: somente SÁBADO
Hora de check-in: 4 PM / Check out time: 10 AM
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We've fallen in love with Hydra! Stayed in the windmill for a week for our honeymoon. Just thinking about it brings smiles to our faces now. The windmill is absolutely charming, beautifully maintained, totally private with a jaw-dropping view over the harbour of Hydra town and gorgeous sunsets. Maria is a wonderful charming host who made our stay feel very special. Thank you!!
Nous avons passé une semaine merveilleuse dans cet endroit magique et décore avec beaucoup de goût
Une location à conseiller !
The Windmill is the most beautiful place you can imagine! The pictures on HomeAway don't lie.
We loved the view, the sunsets, the two donkeys, Stasia and Soritsa (which we fed every day) and the dog Sallie. We also had fun watching the every day life in the harbor. We even liked the stairs!
Hydra is a very special island, it's hard to describe the atmosphere, it's something you just have to experience. I think we all fell in love with both Hydra and The Windmill.
And Maria, the owner, is so sweet, warm hearted and helpful. Thank you, Maria, for letting us stay in your home. It felt like it was our home too! We'll be back!
XXX Håvard, Ingvild, Ole Johan and Kathrine
From the minute we arrived we were in heaven. The Windmill is stunning. The view, the ambience and the privacy. Sunrise and sunset every day and perfect weather. Maria so helpful and thought of everything you need to make the stay just perfect. We will be back!
In many ways I was reluctant to write a review as we wanted to keep this beautiful, unique windmill to ourselves! We spent 2 blissfull weeks there in August and everything about it is perfect. If possible it is even more stunning than the fabulous photos portray and from the moment you arrive to Maria's wonderfully warm welcome you realise you have indeed arrived in paradise. The Mill is simply and stunningly decorated, spotlessly clean and well equipped. There are numerous places to relax outside both shady and sunny, the pool is gorgeous, the views incredible and there is complete privacy. Yes, the climb from the town takes about 10 minutes, but it is worth every step. The supermarket delivers your shopping on mules so you don't have to carry heavy provisions up and Maria arranges for your luggage to be transported by mule on arrival and departure.
Hydra town is a vibrant busy port with yachts and super yachts coming in and out. We spent many happy hours watching the activities below us through the binoculars so thoughtfully provided by Maria. There are an abundance of good restaurants and the open air cinema is a must. If you can tear yourself away from the Windmill (which we found very difficult) there are lovely walks to do and beaches to visit.
We have rented many holiday houses over the years but the Windmill surpasses them all. Maria allows you to enjoy her gorgeous home as if it was your own but is always on hand to help and advise. We can't wait to return to this magical gem.
We spend our honneymoon in this charming windmill this summer. We are leaving in a big city in Asia and this place was for us the perfect location where to recharge batteries as there is abolutely nobody to disturb.
The 180 degres sea/harbour view is just great and trees all around the place give you enough shadow to enjoy every part of the terrace at any time of the day (ad nite).
The windmill being located on top of the peak it s not easy to get there (15 min climb from Harbour) but you ll get rewarded by having a nice view.
It s a genuine place where you can feel nature and where you will make friend with the 2 donkeys and a so cute lazy cat who invite you to rest and get enjoy the place.
Last but not least, Maria warmly welcome and provide help at any time to make sure our stay was a succes.
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on Tuesday, 08 September 2015.
Posted in Fire Courses
In the year 2014-2015 there were 258 fatalities caused by fires in England. This course is designed to help businesses make special arrangements for an employee with mobility needs to safely evacuate the premisis during a fire. For safety resaons, lifts are out of bounds during the evacuation procedure, therefore it is the duty of employers to install an evacuation chair and to ensure that there are trained members of staff available at all times to help.
Course features
Your staff will discover how to assemble and use an evacuation chair to swiftly transport individuals with mobility needs to safety. They will also learn about relevant health and safety legislation and the actions to be taken in the event of a fire.
Course Duration1 day (2 hours)
Maximum number of learners15
Certificate validity3 years
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on Wednesday, 01 April 2015.
Posted in courses, Fire Courses
There should be staff members in every business who understand how fire is controlled in the workplace, the principles and practice of fire safety management, how to effectively use fire extinguishers and further fire safety measures.
The course is a more in-depth version of Level 1 Award in Principles of Fire Safety Awareness with Extinguishers and covers in detail the ways employees can prevent and control fires. Students will also be taught how to use fire extinguishers correctly.
Topics covered
During the six-hour course, our trainers will cover:
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Course duration6 hours
There's no telling how quickly a fire could spread, and when every second counts, it's essential to have a trained member of staff with knowledge of the principles of fire safety and prevention.
As a business owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that a trained fire marshal is always on hand in the event of a fire. This course will keep delegates up to date with current fire safety legislation and ensure that they have the confidence to carry out the correct procedures to keep everyone safe in the event of a fire.
This course is for a nominated employee who will take on the responsibility of fire marshal for your business. It's incredibly important for each business to nominate a fire marshal who is fully aware of the principles of fire safety and prevention, and can execute them safely.
Depending on the size of a business and the number of employees, and taking into account holidays and sickness, it can be wise to train more than one person in the principles of fire safety awareness.
During the four-hour course, our trainers will cover:
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Course duration4 hours
Maximum number of learners12
We would hope that the above statistic shows how important it is for every business to undertake this course.
On a practical level, the course structure is similar to our Level 1 award in Fire Safety Awareness. The difference is that this course also incorporates training in the use of fire extinguishers. We aim to build confidence in your fire marshals, so that they possess all the necessary knowledge to deal with fires, keep your employees safe and minimise damage to property.
During the four-hour session our trainers will cover:
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Course progressionLevel 2 Award in Fire Safety Principles (RQF)
According to the Health and Safety Executive, most office fires are preventable. For the safety of all of your employees, it's vital that staff are trained to recognise potential hazards in the workplace to minimise the risk of fire.
If a fire does occur, a set number of people throughout your office must be trained as fire wardens to guide your employees to safety.
Our one-day training course will teach your employees about preventative measures that should be taken to ensure the risk of fire is as low as possible. It will also cover the principles and practice of fire safety management at work and the role of the nominated fire warden.
Our Fire Awareness course is designed to give your staff the knowledge and confidence to put preventative measures in place and to act safely in the event of a fire. We don't want our learners dosing off on us, therefore our trainers make the course as engaging as possible to ensure that they leave feeling happy and with a wealth of knowledge.
We believe it is important for all businesses to undertake the correct training to help prevent fires.
This course is suitable to all employees as they will learn how to help prevent fires in the workplace and the steps that need to be taken if a fire was to occur.
Our engaging and enthusiastic trainers will ensure whoever takes the class is confident and knowledgeable in both fire prevention and fire safety.
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The author of the best-selling Harry Hole series now gives us an electrifying stand-alone novel set inside Oslo's maze of especially venal, high-level corruption....
This is the story of Olav: an extremely talented "fixer" for one of Oslo's most powerful crime bosses....
The Keeper of Lost Causes, the first installment of Adler- Olsen's Department Q series, features the deeply flawed chief detective Carl MØrck....
When an American tourist goes missing in Cherringham, the local police don't see reason for concern - people often wander away from such tours...
A 90-year-old man is found dead in his bed, smothered with his own pillow. On his desk, the police find newspaper cuttings about a murder case dating from the Second World War....
After a brutal robbery, a young William Wisting is edged off the investigation by more experienced officers. But soon he is on another case that has not even been recognised as murder....
The author of the best-selling Harry Hole series now gives us an electrifying stand-alone novel set inside Oslo's maze of especially venal, high-level corruption....
This is the story of Olav: an extremely talented "fixer" for one of Oslo's most powerful crime bosses....
The Keeper of Lost Causes, the first installment of Adler- Olsen's Department Q series, features the deeply flawed chief detective Carl MØrck....
When an American tourist goes missing in Cherringham, the local police don't see reason for concern - people often wander away from such tours...
A 90-year-old man is found dead in his bed, smothered with his own pillow. On his desk, the police find newspaper cuttings about a murder case dating from the Second World War....
After a brutal robbery, a young William Wisting is edged off the investigation by more experienced officers. But soon he is on another case that has not even been recognised as murder....
In a Stockholm city park, police discover the hideously abused body of a young boy. Detective Superintendent Jeanette Kihlberg heads the investigation....
When editor Susan Ryeland is given the manuscript of Alan Conway's latest novel, she has no reason to think it will be much different from any of his others....
Our Mysteries and Thrillers winner and pick for Audiobook of the Year, 2008....
A resident of one of LA's toughest neighborhoods uses his blistering intellect to solve the crimes the LAPD ignores....
From New York Times best-selling author Michael Connelly, a new thriller introducing a driven young detective trying to prove herself in the LAPD....
The debut of morose detective Sveinsson finds the inspector and his team delving into the murder of a retiree with horrifying secrets....
It was a crime of senseless violence....
For LAPD homicide cop Harry Bosch, the body in the drainpipe at Mulholland Dam is more than another anonymous statistic....
Rebecka Martinsson is heading home to Kiruna, the town she'd left in disgrace years before. A Stockholm attorney, Rebecka has a good reason to return....
Adrian McKinty was born in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. He studied politics and philosophy at Oxford before moving to America in the early 1990s....
All Denny Malone wants is to be a good cop. He is the King of Manhattan North, a highly decorated NYPD detective sergeant and the real leader of "Da Force"....
Returning to her hometown after the funeral of her parents, writer Erica Falck finds a community on the brink of tragedy....
With Headhunters, Jo Nesbø has crafted a funny, dark, and twisted caper story worthy of Quentin Tarantino and the Coen brothers.
Roger Brown is a corporate headhunter, and he's a master of his profession. But one career simply can't support his luxurious lifestyle and his wife's fledgling art gallery. At an art opening one night, he meets Clas Greve, who is not only the perfect candidate for a major CEO job, but also, perhaps, the answer to his financial woes: Greve just so happens to mention that he owns a priceless Peter Paul Rubens painting that's been lost since World War II - and Roger Brown just so happens to dabble in art theft. But when he breaks into Greve's apartment, he finds more than just the painting. And Clas Greve may turn out to be the worst thing that's ever happened to Roger Brown.
The narrator talks intimately into your ear. You feel as if he is telling a story and speaking only to you. An unusual audio style that's a little disconcerting initially...I wasn't quite sure I was going to continue. But then the story started happening so seductively...so subtlety.. with clever and alluring dialogue that sucks you in and before you know what's happening,you are hooked.
It is not a Harry Hole book, this is something quite different. The story is fascinating and unexpected......don't think for a moment you know where it is going. Pay attention!! it will be worth it.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I really liked this book; it is the first I have read by Nesbo. I can't help but compare it to the great Stieg Larrson trilogy (both Larrson and Nesbo are from Nordic countries and write similar genre). In a nutshell I would say it was as riveting as "The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo" series only without all the SLOW spots. It almost felt like I was reading an abridged version of a Larrson novel. There were a few hokie parts, but it was far less predictable... in fact, every time I thought I had it figured out, something changed...right up until the last chapter or two. The narration was not the best I have heard, but certainly not the worst. I plan on looking up this author in the future.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
What did you like best about Headhunters? What did you like least?
There were some interesting twists. There was nobody to really root for and a fairly simple story reall dragged on.
Would you recommend Headhunters to your friends? Why or why not?
Probably not. Any Harry Hole novel is much better and I believe better written.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Any additional comments?
Jo, stick to Harry Hole.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I liked this book a lot, but there are several key twists that I was sure I missed just by not paying attention. After reviewing those moments, I realized had I been reading the book I'd most likely have paid more attention to the clues. Nevertheless it is a really good mystery.
There are many slyly humorous moments that the reader, Steve West, pulls off brilliantly. His work on this book makes it a 4 star listen.
There are some curious points I'd love to ask the author about. Why was it necessary for one of the characters to be a thief at all? And how is it possible for cheating spouses to simply shrug off their infidelities? Even in Norway I found that remarkably trite.
Some of the reviews mention the over the top violence, but I found it more like the severe type of survival situation similar to the man trapped by a landslide who had to cut his own arm off.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
After meeting Nesbo with his Snowman, I was hooked. Now five of his books later, I think Headhunters is even better, his best to date. Creative, well-researched and loaded with twists and turns. If you like a gripping, sophisticated mystery, you need tackle this one. Heartily recommend!
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
The story was phenomenal. All kinds of plots and twists that were unexpected but, somehow, plausible. The reader was great -- making the main character as unlikeable and icy cold as I am sure Jo Nesbo meant him to be. I have listened to all the available Jo Nesbo books now and can't wait for the next one.
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
Would you try another book from Jo Nesbø and/or Steve West?
I have read all the Harry Hole books pending the next one soon to be released Narrator was fine.
Would you be willing to try another book from Jo Nesbø? Why or why not?
See above.
What about Steve West's performance did you like?
Just read the book. Sounded just like it would sound in my head reading the print edition. No overdone drama and exclamation.
Do you think Headhunters needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No. The protagonist is not an action hero, liking for his next conquest (although he's portrayed that way at some points).
Any additional comments?
Too many narrow escapes and far too much toughness from a "regular guy" character--understand it is his desperation propelling him to all these feats of strength and skill, but not believable. It's also too much luck that he finds a razor in the car.
Watch the movie (after reading the book) ! (It's on Netflix.) Rarely seen a film so faithfully follow the plot details of the book (subject to certain things being chopped to keep it feature film length).
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I miss Jo Nesbo. I miss the way his quiet prose would unsettle you. I miss his subtlety. I miss the characters I could care about and follow. I miss his unerring plotting. I miss how he could always surprise me. I hope he comes back soon. But he did not show up for this novel.
Headhunters is the story of a corporate headhunter who steals a client's priceless work of art. Then the client starts hunting him. I know, it sounded fun and I know Jo Nesbo has produced some of the best fiction of the last decade with his Harry Hole novels. But this is a dry, rambling, experiment of a novel without significant twist or plot. The characters were wholly unlikable and the writing repetitive. The narrator was ok, without deep emotion but also without much to work with.
Please read Jo Nesbo - just not this.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I've read other novels by Jo Nesbo and this one is unlike the others.This book was frightening without being gory. The darker side of human nature is shown The characters are all unlikeable but compelling. The story is beautifully developed and suspenseful. I highly recommend it as a literary thriller.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Where does Headhunters rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
Top 10.
What other book might you compare Headhunters to and why?
Without Remorse by Tom Clancy. A man with particular skills against an ugly force. Mistakes and triumphs. Resolution and suffering. Shaped by their experiences but at their core they remain the same person.
Which scene was your favorite?
Graver's talk about his military experiences. You can feel the aggression and mysteriousness. It is a treat to see Brown attempt to regain his footing after trying to apply mechanical tactics to a monster like Graver. The conversation was like watching a boxer attempt defend against combination after combination. All the while illustrating Graver's personality and capabilities. It also humanizes Roger a bit because up until this point, minus a few admitted weaknesses, he is basically a god to us.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. Absolutely. Excellent pacing. I just wanted to know what was happening next. Needed to know.
Any additional comments?
I saw the movie first. Years ago. So it ruined a few of the surprises for me me but this was still QUITE enjoyable.
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Baltimore: E. Allen Lycett, 1899. Cloth Boards. Very Good Plus. Cloth Boards. 8vo. "Being a Sketch of Ecclesiastical Affairs from the Founding of the Maryland Colony in 1634 to the Formal Establishment of the Church of England in 1692, with Special Reference to the Claim That Maryland Was Founded by Roman Catholics as the seed plot of Religious Liberty." Dark red cloth boards with bright gilt title to spine. Minor wear to corners and spine ends. Interior is very clean with minor browning to margins; does not affect text. Pen marking from previous owner to front free endpaper. Black and white frontispiece illustration. Tight binding. Index, 384 pages. BALT/070816. (Inventory #: 29611)


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Looking for a Research Assistant
I am looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to assist me with a project. If you know anyone that you think fits the profile of the person I am looking for and may be interested in a short-term position as described below, would you be kind enough to encourage them to send me an email at veletsianos \AT\ gmail.com? The only limitation to this is that the person needs to be based in the UK and have a national insurance number (but not necessarily be based in Manchester)
The project
To investigate the feasibility of adventure learning projects as vehicles for peace, intercultural understanding, and conflict resolution by conducting research on (a) adventure learning, and (b) technology for peace.
Adventure Learning is an approach for the design and delivery of online and hybrid learning that provides individuals with opportunities to explore real-world issues through authentic learning experiences and collaborative learning environments. Adventure Learning was developed by Dr. Doering and refined by Drs. Doering, Veletsianos, and Miller at the University of Minnesota. An example of Adventure Learning can be seen at http://www.polarhusky.com
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Two co-authored manuscripts to be submitted for peer-review and publication.
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- Can work collaboratively and independently
- Has good writing skills and enjoys writing
- Is creative
- Has experience with academic writing
- Has conducted academic research in the past
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This one-bedroom seasonal condo at the William & Mary Condominium Resort is the perfect Cape escape or a great investment opportunity. Upgrades include wood laminate floor, cabinetry and glass tile backsplash in kitchen area, and pebble floor in bathroom. The community offers a beautiful saltwater pool and hot tub, and is only minutes from restaurants, Sundae School ice cream, tennis and Sea View Park Recreation Area. Low association fees even include electricity and water. Close to both Sea Street and Inman Road beaches.
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About UsFinding a balance between people, food and forests
Maya Nut Institute is a nonprofit 501(c)3 public charity founded in 2001. While our mission remains the same, we changed our name from The Equilibrium Fund to The Maya Nut Institute in 2010. Our mission is to "find balance between people, food and forests" by teaching rural communities about the value of Maya Nut for food, fodder, ecosystem services and income.
We maintain an "open access" policy with our documents, materials, photos, manuals and other information. This is in keeping with our goal of sharing any and all knowledge about Maya Nut with as many people as possible as quickly as possible. If you are visiting this website and use information from it, please be considerate and cite MayaNutInstitute.org as the source. This will help inform more people about us and our work with the end result being increased conservation and reforestation of Maya Nut for the future.
Our organization works as a horizontal hierarchy, with individual country programs having as much autonomy as possible regarding program planning, partners, administration, spending and staff. Our goal is for each country staff, participants and/or partners to eventually spin-off and form an organization that can continue the work we started together. We believe that this is the best way to ensure program continuity and empowers them with a powerful tool to solve their own problems.