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How McDonald's and JPMorgan Chase Help Keep America PoorCompanies / Social Issues Jul 08, 2013 - 12:19 PM GMT
Greg Madison writes: Natalie Gunshannon, a McDonald's worker from Pennsylvania, has just won the right to... draw a paycheck. Work-for-pay is a fairly straightforward system that the Western World has been using for the past six or seven centuries, give or take.
Ms. Gunshannon was an hourly employee at a McDonald's franchise in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. Her degree is in massage therapy, but jobs in that field are scarce. A single mother, she took whatever work was available, which brought her to McDonalds, where she worked the line for $7.44 an hour, 30 to 70 hours per week.
After her first pay period, she was given not a paycheck, but a "debit" card loaded with her wages. This card, backed by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM), could be used anywhere Visa was accepted - including ATMs. It all seemed very convenient.
It wasn't.
A "Fine" Service
The problem was the JPMorgan debit card itself. It's a fine card... There are "fines" every time it's used:
- ATM withdrawals: $1.50 each
- Over the counter cash withdrawals: $5.00
- Balance inquiries: $1.00 per inquiry
- Online bill payment: $0.75 per bill
- Lost or stolen card: $15.00 replacement fee
- Inactivity fee (not using the card enough): $10.00 per 30-day period
At $7.44 per hour, these fees could easily send a person like Natalie Gunshannon right under the water. Losing her card would cost her better than two hours' worth of work. She has a checking account, and access to a debit card issued by a federally-backed financial institution.
Why would she want to be paid under this usurious system? She had no choice.
Ms. Gunshannon asked her manager if she could be paid with a check, as is the custom in these parts. Pennsylvania law says a worker can be paid in cash or check upon request.
She was told that checks weren't available, and that there was no way to transmit her wages other than this JPMorgan debit card. McDonald's managers and assistant managers can be paid by direct deposit, but hourly employees can't at this franchise.
Cost-Cutting Run Amok
This McDonald's franchise wanted to cut down on the overhead, the cost needed to actually have a payroll company cut a check and send it.
Not willing to roll over for McDonald's or JPMorgan Chase, Ms. Gunshannon took her case to court. Since doing so, employees at other local McDonald's are coming forward, which may lead to the case being a certified class action.
McDonald's Corporation
(NYSE:MCD) itself is not being sued, rather the franchisee. Under the "It wasn't me!" paradigm used in the fast food business, the specific franchise is named in the suit. McDonald's line is that the individual franchisee is responsible for its own payroll methods and practices.
The franchisee has already backed down, although the suit hasn't been tried or settled yet. As of this week, employees of the local franchises will have the choice of paper check, direct deposit to account, or payroll debit card.
But it's a fairly safe bet that practices like this persist elsewhere, away from the media glare. CNN reports that fast food employees often have to contend with abusive practices like union-busting and wage theft, where overtime is illegally and unethically paid at the straight-time rate. These practices are being investigated, but they continue in the meantime.
This isn't the only way companies like JPMorgan are colluding to make a buck off those who can least afford it.
It's Expensive to Be Poor
We've reported that companies like JPMorgan Chase have a vested interest in keeping Americans on public assistance and under-banked.
The Electronic Benefits Transfer cards that many receive instead of paper checks are operated by large banks like JPMorgan. The bank collects a small fee every time the customer uses the EBT card, which functions much like a debit card. The fees don't seem like much at first, or to those who are in trouble, but they add up.
Multiply this by a few tens of millions for those who are on at least some form of public assistance, and you can see that the poverty game makes banks like JPMorgan a lot of money.
According to the FDIC, nearly 29% of American households are unbanked or under-banked. The unbanked have no checking or savings accounts open in federally-backed banks, while the under-banked may have at least a checking account, but limited or no access to credit or capital.
These people use check-cashing outlets, payday lenders, rent-to-own services, pawn shops, and "refund anticipation loans" to process financial transactions. These businesses charge a relatively steep premium for any of their services.
A 30-day, $200 loan may cost the borrower $60 at the end of the term, an annualized rate far north of 300%. When a check is cashed, the check casher collects a 1% - 10% fee. If an unbanked individual were to use rent-to-own services for, say, a refrigerator, the cost at the end of the term would invariably be more than double the retail price.
No Easy Solution
To be fair, these services are taking a pretty big risk by lending to this demographic. There is a better than average chance that a payday lending customer will default or fall behind. Some consumer advocacy groups have stepped in to influence legislation which would reduce or mitigate these high rates.
But cities like Washington, D.C. that have attempted to re-regulate or crack down on payday lending and other alternative financial services have seen these outlets disappear in droves. A community which may have relied on the services of, say, ACE Check Cashing for cashing paychecks or cash advances may be completely cut off from any financial services now.
There's no easy fix to this problem. Wages have to rise, financial literacy has to take root, regulations must be carefully considered. None of this is likely to happen in the near future, not when there's just so much money to be made from poverty.
Source :http://moneymorning.com/2013/07/05/abuses-at-mcdonalds-and-jpmorgan-chase-help-keep-america-poor/
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I don't know how to make a map, but if I did, I think an office war map would be a great one.
The goal for victory would be to control 1 of 3 "Great Idea" Trails.
In four corners are the the CFO (North), CMO (West), CIO (East) and the COO (South), each worth plus 1. Each abut to two departments. CFO has Finance and Accounting/Payroll, CMO has Sales and Inside Sales, CIO has IT and R&D, COO has Manufacturing and Purchasing. In each department are 2 good people, each belonging to a "Great Idea" trail. In each department are also 2 Nepotism Brats. If the C level controls that department's 2 good people, they are worth +1 more. If someone who is not the C level controls the two nepotism brats, every territory in the department loses 1 while the nepotism brats each gain 1.
In the middle, starting neutral, is the CEO. The CEO is worth 5 each turn, less 1 for each C position not controlled. The CEO can bombard any other C level position. The CEO will also bombard 1 random person for a negative army in a department that does not have enough outside resources. (Finance-Bankers, Accounting/Payroll - Auditors, Sales - Customers, Inside Sales - Orders, IT - Software Developers, R&D - Industrial Designers/Machinists, Manufacturing - Labor, Purchasing - Supply Chain) This is a random blaming that will happen even if CEO is in neutral. Departments are safe if they have at least 2 outside resources held.
Outside resources reset to 0 if they are cutoff from their owner controlling a relevent resource. Bankers need line to Sales forecast, Auditor needs line to purchasing etc.
Victory is holding drawn on map path of different organizations conecting customer to production, engineering to marketing or accounting to IT....
Lots of areas to make funny remarks on how the office can really attack. (Inside sales can assault tax compliance, credit can attack sales, engineering can attack production,
Of course, the admins can attack each other.
Anyway, would love to play something like that.
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UFC 129 St-Pierre vs Shields
This Saturday night, April 30th, at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, over 55,000 fans will be watching Georges St-Pierre defend his UFC Welterweight title against Jake Shields in UFC 129. There is another title bout on the fight card between defending UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo and number one contender Mark Hominick. There are additional fights worth watching, as UFC President Dana White has done another great job in putting together what should be an exciting night of MMA action. This event is expected to be the largest in UFC history, so let's get right down to the matchups for UFC 129 St-Pierre vs Shields.
The main event – Welterweight Championship bout: Georges "Rush" St-Pierre (21-2-0) vs Jake Shields (26-4-1)
Georges St-Pierre is arguably the best MMA fighter ever, and at only 29 years old, still has time to develop and improve on his talents. GSP is coming off an 8 fight win streak, and has never backed down from the toughest of contenders. I guess you could say he has beaten the best of the best. He is a consummate professional, and is a student of MMA. I don't think anybody studies harder to find little nuances on how to beat their opponent. Plus, GSP is so well-rounded, he can beat you in a variety of ways; knock out, ground and pound, submission, or kicks. He has strength, speed, stamina, and discipline, so it's difficult for any opponent to find a weakness. His striking and takedown defense are about as good as you can get. He has not lost since April of 2007, and before that, he hadn't lost since October of 2004. Those are his only two losses in his UFC career, and he has since avenged both of them. Look for GSP to try and take Shields to the ground and either pound him out or submit him. If the fight goes the distance, GSP should remain champion, as he has never lost a fight determined by a decision (8-0).
At 32 years of age, Jake Shields has waited a long time for his opportunity. He has been very successful in MMA venues outside of the UFC, has won 15 fights in a row dating back to 2005, and is finally getting his title shot in the UFC. This will be a chance for Shields to showcase his talents to prove that he is as good as his record, in only his second UFC fight of his career. Jake is a highly skilled wrestler, and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He is always in top condition, is very competitive, and will look to try and keep GSP at bay by using his leg kicks. If he gets an opportunity, he will try for a takedown and attempt to choke GSP out. Shields tends to have an aggressive approach, but has not shown to have much power in his punch. His biggest weakness is his defense. His striking defense still needs some refinement as he tends to take more blows than he should. This could be his downfall, as GSP may decide to stand and pick him apart.
Featherweight Championship bout: Jose "Junior" Aldo (18-1-0) vs Mark "The Machine" Hominick (20-8-0)
Although he is the current UFC Featherweight Champion, Jose Aldo is making his debut in the UFC. He won the WEC Featherweight title in 2009, and after defending it in his final WEC bout in September of 2010, was designated the UFC Featherweight Champion. This is his first UFC title defense since the UFC merger with the WEC after that September fight. Aldo is only 24 years old, is a very exciting fighter, and does no hold anything back during his fights. Because of his aggressive nature, he tends to end fights early. Twelve of his 18 wins have come by way of knock out. He is on an 11 fight win streak, and has not lost since 2005. He is a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belt and World Jiu-Jitsu Champion. He has a very strong ground game, but it is rarely needed. His striking and takedown defense is excellent. He is considered one of the best pound for pound fighters in the UFC. If you blink, you might miss this one.
Since losing two fights back to back over three years ago, Mark Hominick has been on a 5 fight win streak, and has moved up as the number one contender for the Featherweight title. He is a very renowned kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter who is also not afraid to go toe to toe with his opponent. He has 9 wins by knock out, but also has 7 wins by submission. Hominick has very good striking and takedown defense, but can be susceptible to a submission. This is a huge opportunity for Hominick as he fights in his home country of Canada, so look for this one to have potential for fight of the night honors. I do not see this one going past round three, if it makes it that far.
Light Heavyweight bout: Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko (25-5-0) vs Jason "Hitman" Brilz (18-3-1)
Vladimir Matyushenko is resurrecting his career at the age of 40. He fought in UFC 32 back in 2001, and didn't fight in the UFC again until 2009, at age 38. He has won his last 3 out of 4 bouts, with his only loss coming to current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon "Bones" Jones. He has always struggled to defeat the top-tiered contenders in his weight class. His background is in wrestling, and he was the Soviet National Wrestling Champion when he was younger. He possesses enormous strength and has 15 years of MMA experience to draw upon. He would love to take the fight to the ground and either submit his opponent, or ground and pound his opponent into a TKO. As an older athlete, he may tend to gas if the fight goes all three rounds, although he has won 10 of his fights by way of decision. Vladimir could improve defensively by avoiding more strikes, although his wrestling experience makes his takedown defense pretty solid. Vladimir has never been submitted in 30 MMA fights.
Jason Brilz continues to work a full-time job as a fireman while training for the UFC. He has no interest in making his living as a MMA fighter even though he has been very successful at it. Brilz was a state champion wrestler, and also wrestled in college. By 2009, Brilz was 17-1-1, and had not lost in 13 straight fights. He has had two controversial split decision losses since then, and is looking to get back into the win column. Brilz is successful if he can take his opponent to the ground or get their back. Half of his wins have been by submission. He also likes to stay close to his opponent and strike with his knees. His striking defense is better than Matyushenko's, but although he is an accomplished wrestler, he does not have great takedown defense. This will be interesting since Brilz loves to submit his opponents, and Matyushenko has never been submitted. I think whoever wins the ground game will end up winning the fight.
Light Heavyweight bout: Randy "The Natural" Couture (19-10-0) vs Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida (16-2-0)
What can you say about a UFC fighter that is already in the UFC Hall of Fame, is still fighting at 47, and has won his last 3 fights. Randy Couture has been a UFC World Champion at Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight multiple times, and absolutely shows no fear in the octagon. He was a world-class wrestler, and three-time All American wrestler in college. He loves to grapple and clinch, and when he gets a hold of you, it's almost impossible to escape. Most of his wins come by way of decision, and he has only lost by decision once in his career. He has decent striking and takedown defense. Of course Couture would love to take the fight to the ground where he is most comfortable, and where he can use his strength to work on his opponent and wear him down throughout the fight. He also has a powerful punch that can knock you out with one swing. With that, he has the ability to be in any fight until it's over, no matter how bad he is losing.
After going 16-0 and beating Rashad Evans for the UFC Light Heavyweight title, Lyoto Machida has lost his last two UFC fights. He is eager to get back on the winning track and work his way back into title contention. Machida is a karate expert who was trained by his father since the age of 3, and is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has a very unique way of fighting, in that he counter-attacks his opponents. He relies on timing and accuracy, and likes to frustrate his opponents by defending against their strikes and takedown attempts. Because he is not the aggressor, many believe Machida is a boring fighter, but he is very successful, and has won 9 out of 10 fights that have gone the distance. He would like to keep this fight standing, as this is a classic fight between the aggressive wrestler and the defensive striker. If Machida can stay on his feet and keep his distance from Couture, he has a good chance of winning by way of decision.
Lightweight bout: Mark Bocek (9-3-0) vs Ben "Smooth" Henderson (12-2-0)
Mark Bocek is one of Canada's first ever black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and he has studied it for over 15 years. He is also a black belt in Kempo Karate, and he loves to fight. He has won his last 4 out of 5 fights, and is looking to move up into contention for the lightweight belt with a big win over Henderson. He is a good grappler, and likes to take his opponent down whenever possible. He has 7 of his 9 wins by way of submission, and his favorite technique is the rear naked choke. When he gets you on the ground, he will throw a lot of punches to try and wear you down. He has decent striking defense, but can be taken down almost as easy as he can take you down. He has a big heart and will go all out to win before leaving the decision up to the judges.
This will be the first fight in the UFC for Ben Henderson, after losing his WEC Lightweight Title on December 16,2010, and the opportunity to become the first UFC Lightweight champion in the merger. Now he is ready to take the first step towards climbing back up the rankings for a title shot. Henderson is a two-time NAIA Collegiate All American in wrestling, has a black belt in Taekwondo, and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Henderson has only been fighting MMA since 2006, and has come a long ways in a short period of time. He is similar to Bocek, as he likes to take his opponents down and is also skilled in submissions. Out of his 12 wins, 8 have come by submission, but he is also very good at the ground and pound. He lacks true boxing skills, and would much rather tie his opponent up in a clinch and use his striking skills inside. Once there, he can also use his takedown skills to dominate his opponent, as he is very strong for his size. His striking and takedown defense is about the same as Bocek. Since these two are both submission artists, I think the fighter that gets the most takedowns will end up eventually winning, probably before the end of round three.
Here is a list of the remaining fights on the card:
Preliminary Card (Spike TV)
- Welterweight bout: Nate Diaz vs. Rory MacDonald
- Welterweight bout: Sean Pierson vs. Jake Ellenberger
Preliminary Card (Facebook)
- Welterweight bout: Claude Patrick vs. Daniel Roberts
- Bantamweight bout: Ivan Menjivar vs. Charlie Valencia
- Middleweight bout: Jason MacDonald vs. Ryan Jensen
- Lightweight bout: John Makdessi vs. Kyle Watson
- Featherweight bout: Yves Jabouin vs. Pablo Garza


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Wrap up your home for winter
Wednesday 10th September 2014
Our green thought this week is to get our homes ready for winter, but what exactly does that mean?
Well it doesn't have to mean getting the tool kit out to start replacing your windows and doors, there are a few simple things you can do that will make a big difference. And you'll probably notice a common theme amongst them (and it's not just that they'll all help save you money).
- Get your water tank(s) a coat – it doesn't have to be stylish and trendy, but by giving it an extra layer of insulation, you'll prevent your boiler from working too hard to keep the water warm. In cold weather, cold water tanks can freeze so insulating will help prevent frost damage.
- Seal up gaps in doors and windows. There are several ways you can do this, either by using gun applied sealants, compression seals or low friction/wiper seals.
- Insulate your loft. Heat rises which means a huge amount can escape through un-insulated roofs.
- Insulate pipes – insulating pipes will help to prevent frost damage and freezing.
- Bleed your radiators – chances are they've been off over the summer so get rid of the air bubbles now so they'll be ready for you.
So there you go, 5 simple tips to help keep you warm in the winter that don't cost the earth and you don't need to be a diy expert to do.
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bits of random catch-up (but not really)
See, I had something that we'll self-diagnose as walking pneumonia for a couple weeks. And I'm still recovering. And also I just cannot shake the deep depression I've been under for awhile. My words are all locked up tightly. I have found I can paint, though, so I've been doing that instead of saying things.
So here's just some stuff and so forth, for now.
I'm getting a new kind of spam, it seems. I don't know what I could have signed up for to elicit this:
I don't entirely understand the subject of the first one.
From: email@example.com
Subject: Can it really be true that serenades beneath a window are left flower in past ages?
Date: July 31, 2009 7:17:26 PM EDT
I like extreme sports and all kinds of entertainment. Merry-go-rounds
are wonderful and not childish at all!I am a cheerful, nice, sociable,
easy-going woman.I know that I can make happe any man. I have a
perfect looks and brains to that end.
From: firstname.lastname@example.com
Subject: Fancy a long walk in the countryside?
Date: July 30, 2009 5:29:57 PM EDT
I've always been a bit of a homebody. I value friends and family above
everything. I have a tendency for being a bit shy but I am looking to
break out of that. Sometimes you look around and realize just how much
you're missing out on. I don't want to miss out anymore. Some things
that won't change are my belief in communication, integrity and
helping others any chance I get. I guess I am looking for someone that
believes in the same things. That can also teach me more about the
world and introduce me to new experiences. If this sounds like you,
why don't you write me?
The second one seems to have been written by an American, but the first one seems very ESL, right? And there aren't any links in the emails; they seem to expect a reply, perhaps? I dunno. Weird, low-key spam.
I looked up celebrities who are the same age as me. Here's a list I put together:
Alan Cumming was born on 1/27/1965
Brooke Shields was born on 5/31/1965
Cameron Daddo was born on 3/7/1965
Diane Lane was born on 1/22/1965
Elizabeth Hurley was born on 6/10/1965
Frank Black was born on 4/6/1965
Illeana Douglas was born on 7/25/1965
Jeremy Piven was born on 7/26/1965
John C. Reilly was born on 5/24/1965
Julia Ormond was born on 1/4/1965
Lori Loughlin was born on 7/28/1965
Paulina Porizkova was born on 4/9/1965
Robert Downey, Jr. was born on 4/4/1965
Sarah Jessica Parker was born on 3/25/1965
Slash was born on 7/23/1965
Ben Stiller was born on 11/30/1965
Bjork was born on 11/21/1965
Bryan Singer was born on 9/17/1965
Charlie Sheen was born on 9/3/1965
Craig Bierko was born on 8/18/1965
Dougray Scott was born on 11/25/1965
J.K. Rowling was born on 7/31/1965
Shania Twain was born on 8/28/1965
Ty Pennington was born on 10/19/1965
I can't say that I find any particular meaning in this, but it interests me, a little. I think quite a few of them look older than me. That's gratifying.
Here's a snapshot of my latest finished painting. It's not a proper photo of it, though, so maybe don't judge too much.


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Address: 1092 Fenton St, , Rotorua
Rural and lifestyle real estate is the perfect fit for Sarndra Rowlinson, who has a love for the outdoors, and a natural affinity with people. A farming girl at heart, having lived in Ngakuru for 30 years, firstly growing up on her parent's dairy farm, and now on her own dairy support farm with husband Glenn and their three children, Riley 11, Nevaeh 8 and Quaylin 5.
Sarndra has a variety of skills under her belt. Having completed her Diploma in Fashion and Design she went on to be a designer dressmaker for 14 years, where she specialised in wedding attire and ballgowns. She has also spent time in retail sales, administration and hospitality which has allowed her to build up a vast knowledge of customer service.
Friendly and professional, with a community-minded outlook, Sarndra serves on the PTA of Ngakuru School and is always supportive of local events and happenings. She has a large social circle and a passion for the rural sector which is a distinct advantage in her career.
Sarndra has chosen to affiliate with Bayleys as it is the largest full service real estate agency in New Zealand and the brand prides itself on promoting property to the widest possible audience, so with the knowledge of farming and business experience Sarndra has to offer, you know she will have the advice you can trust.


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Gorilla Glue is available from Bunnings and other hardware stores. Or Gorilla Grip construction adhesive.
Yes they expand and foam to make a good strong fillet. Tack the part tight in place first, then glue around if you are concerned about glue getting inside the assembly.
You can trim surplus foam with a knife and sand if required. Don't buy too much as can go off on the shelf, if air or moisture get into it.


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Mortgage Adviser - Flexible Working Available
- Recruiter
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Location
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £26469 - £29410 per annum
- Posted
- 05 Feb 2019
- Closes
- 05 Mar 2019
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Flexibility
- Flexible working available
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Salary advertised is for full-time. Part-time hours will be pro-rated.
- Takes ownership and delivers a high level of the customer experience, ensuring customers needs are met to buy a new home or switch their mortgage, make home improvements and protect themselves and their home (as appropriate).
- Shows care about the customer, utilising all feedback provided to understand and improve our customer's experience, escalating any barriers which may hinder a seamless customer experience whilst taking ownership to move the customer as far along their mortgage journey as possible
- Make appropriate referrals to advisers and partner business areas where additional needs have been established to build and deepen customer relationships with the branch.
Control Environment
- Effectively comply within the Risk Management Framework including our Policies, Processes and Governance to ensure a robust and consistent approach to make the right decisions and do the right thing for our customers.
- Keep up-to-date with mandatory training and take personal responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate skills and knowledge to remain competent and accredited to undertake your role.
- Comply with all role competency requirements and focus on our customers' experience to consistently deliver fair outcomes for our customers.
- Takes ownership of personal development and performance, and regularly assess and develops performance during coaching, feedback and 1:1s
- Recognises the need for an inclusive and caring environment where all colleagues feel welcomed, valued and able to contribute as an individual. Values differences and treat both colleagues and customers as individuals.- Work collaboratively with partners in Banking, Wealth and Business Banking (where applicable) to provide an exceptional customer experience to meet a full range of genuine customer needs where appropriate
- Lives the Group's Values and Behaviours and Codes of Responsibility


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Jubilee party to launch its manifesto, that will cover the next five years if they win the coming elections. The Manifesto will be launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi. The Manifesto touches on all areas of living.
Jubilee party to launch its 7 plan manifesto tomorrow which includes:
1. Transformational leadership
Jubilee government will ensure public service provides quality service and is accountable to the people of the country.
2. A safe Kenya
Jubilee government will expand, equip and modernize security agencies to ensure every Kenyan is guaranteed of their safety and that of their loved ones and their properties.
3.Empowering our youth
Jubilee government will equip youths with the necessary skills, capital and opportunities to create wealth for themselves through securing local and foreign investment in new factories and giving tax breaks, grants and loans to set up businesses.
4. A food security.
Jubilee government will ensure that our agricultural sector can produce food in excess of the needs of our country by encouraging mechanisation, irrigation, reviving cooperatives and farmers unions and subsidy for inputs . in addition they will encourage value addition in the production chain and develop suitable marketing support mechanisms for our farmer.
5. Social Justice
Jubilee government will ensure that the rights of all Kenyans are preserved through good governance, democracy, and respect for the rule of law and social protection and welfare for the disadvantaged.
6. A healthy Kenya
Jubilee government will make sure every Kenyan has access to well-equipped health facilities and well trained, paid and motivated health care workers, in addition to developing systems to support healthcare and sanitation.
7. Water and Electricity for all
Jubilee government will ensure that Kenyan has access to clean water and sustainable electricity(Energy) supply by developing necessary policies to encourage investment in infrastructure for water and electricity provision.
The Manifesto that will be launched will be just a month to the general election. The President has been going around the country with no distinctive manifesto and chest thumb on the developments done in the last four years in power.


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From advertising and interviewing to hiring and training, the recruitment process can be an involved and expensive undertaking. For that reason, you want to make sure you're doing everything you can to secure the best candidate. Fortunately, by choosing the right applicant tracking system (ATS) for your organization, you can reduce the cost of hiring new employees, streamline the work involved, and create a better experience for both your company and your candidates.
Of course, choosing the right ATS is easier said than done. There are a lot of systems out there so you've got to keep several considerations in mind before deciding to go with any of them.
Choose the right system for your organization's size
It's important to recognize the needs of your organization before choosing the system that works best for you. Just because a certain system is popular, or is used by big multinational companies, that doesn't mean that that it will suit a small or medium-sized business. A company that has thousands of employees has very different needs from one that employs a fraction of that, and you don't want to wind up paying for features that you don't need.
Make sure it's user-friendly
The ATS is meant to make the hiring process easier, not harder, so ensuring you choose one that's intuitive and straightforward for both recruiters and candidates is essential. You don't want to discourage potential hires with a convoluted and complicated interface that's difficult to use. Conversely, you do want an ATS that's easily accessible through different devices — mobile, tablet and desktop — because people need to be able to access their ATS on the go no matter where they are or what device they're using.
Integration is key
What's your recruitment strategy? Where do you source your candidates? If LinkedIn Recruiter or Indeed.com works best for you, you'll need your ATS to be fully integrated with those sites. By integrating with third-party job websites and social networking platforms, your vacancies appear in the places where you want to target candidates and funnel them into your ATS. It's important that what system you chose integrates with all of the sites and software that you use to recruit so that every aspect of your hiring process is captured.
Proper reporting tools
Once your ATS is set up, you theoretically have a wealth of data at your fingertips. An ATS that provides you with excellent reporting tools can give you valuable information. It can tell you things such as how many candidates applied for a certain job, where they were sourced, if your company is EEOC-compliant, and what your cost-per-hire is. You want to know that the system is working and where you can improve and refine your recruiting strategy, and you can't do this without hard data.
Make sure you have support
Sometimes things don't always work out the way you planned them. Whether one of your users has a pressing question on an aspect of the software or there's a technical issue, you need to know that you have the help and support you need, when you need it. So question how you can contact your ATS provider and what hours they provide support.
Future needs
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Take your time
There are lots of different applicant tracking systems out there, and one that's just right for your business. Take your time and do your research so that you end up with a system that revolutionizes your recruitment process and doesn't end up as an expensive mistake. Talk to other people in your field and find out what works for them. If you do your homework, you'll find just the right system for you.
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The Top: UCR Moments Around the World
A collection of pictures from #UCRAroundTheWorld showcasing how far UCR students can go!
Welcome to The Top!
Each issue, we present a list of UCR staff and faculty favorites — from walking spots to gardens to events.
This week, we are highlighting the top moments of UCR students as posted during the #ucraroundtheworld campaign. Whether it be during a study abroad program, finals week, or summer break, Highlanders are posting on Instagram from here and around the world.
If you have something you'd like featured in The Top or an activity you'd like to share, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
1. When study abroad worked out really well
The UCR Summer Study Abroad program brought students and staff to Gijon, Spain. This is a UCR faculty led program, created and led by Covadonga Lamar Prieto, assistant professor in the Department of Hispanic Studies.
Photo via ucr_in_gijon
2. Really, really well
UCR student Mirna Jasmin Perez in Spain during study abroad. UCEAP not only provides resources for figuring out housing abroad, but also offers internship opportunites to embed into your personalized experience. According to UCEAP, the total cost of studying abroad for one year is about $1,000 less than at your UC campus.
Photo via Mirna Jasmin Perez
3. When they reached high places
Plant biology major Cierra stands atop the summit of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, representing her UCR pride.
Photo via cierrawikie
4. Really high places
Yaritza Leos is pictured above Mount Baldy, at 10,064 feet elevation, the highest peak in Los Angeles County. If you like to get your exercise on campus, The Student Recreation Center has 100 cardio machines, a swimming pool with scuba and regular swimming lessons, a 32-foot rock climbing wall, and free massages once a week. They also offer yoga, zumba, and fencing. For SRC hours and a list of activity class offered visit the SRC website or follow the hyperlinks.
Photo via yaritzadivaleos
5. When they took Washington D.C. by storm
Kimberly Valladares and other political science students show off their UCR pride in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Check out internship possibilities through UCDC
6. Or showed their Tartan Soul in London
UCR Alumna Stephanie O. and UCR student Laura L. partook in the United Kingdom's 2016 British 10k. For a run closer to home, participate in the Citrus Heritage Run on January 7, starting at 6:30 p.m.. For more information, visit their website here. The run will take place in yhe California Citrus Historic State Park in Riverside, CA.
Photo via ucr_highlanders_in_ldn,
7. Wherever you go, bring your Highlander spirit
These students are ready to take on Yosemite National Park, creating a heart and a U-C-R. See more excursions through Outdoor Excursions located by the SRC.
Photo via marksebarrotin
8. And don't be afraid of nature
Aaron Coyoca, a UCR alumnus, feeds a friend on Phillip Island, Australia, during vacation, with a fierceScotty Highlander to protect him. Many study abroad opportunities in Australia include studying environmental, ecological, and Aborginal studies, and more, in places like Brisbane, Melbourne, or Sydney. For more information regarding study abroad in Australia, visit the UCEAP page here.
Photo via Aaron Coyoca
9. Really, remember, nature is fun
Wild deer of New Mexico meet UCR.
Photo via aprilmaysmile
A UCR hat makes April Allison easier to spot than the deer behind her from this picture taken in New Mexico. Find more UCR gear at the Campus Store. Follow them on Facebook for discounts.
10. And be ready for all that awaits you in this wondrous world
A camel sneaks into the frame in this picture taken in Cappadocia, Turkey. It was submitted by Kaylla Baek, a UCR undergraduate.
Photo via kayllab
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" What does this show? Others behave much worse as we would do. If the first AOO release will be the last with binfilters and we assume a runnalble/installable state of 5-10 years (depending on OS, unforseeable progress, etc...) this will be fine from my POV." My concern about this rationale is that those of us who see no problem are making a likely irreversible decision that impacts those who do and may not even be aware of what we are doing. With regard to consumption versus production, I agree that it is easy to stop supporting production when no native consumers are likely to be available any longer and the OpenOffice.org document model evolves to support expanded functionality of further ODF specifications. So if we propose to retire binfilters, we need some way to make it clear that is happening and what the workarounds are for someone who finds themselves in need. And we definitely need to keep it in a form where someone could revive it at a later time, even if only part of some sort of document-forensics and -recovery/conversion effort rather than integrated into future releases. This is not the last time we will need to deal with this (and the same fate could eventually befall the native format currently supported by OpenOffice.org.) Also, if there are available specifications, whatever their quality, we probably need to see to their preservation as well. - Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Armin Le Grand [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 04:57 To: email@example.com Subject: Re: binfilter (was RE: OOO340 to svn) Am 05.08.2011 22:22, schrieb Eric Hoch: > Hi Armin, > Am Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:01:52 +0200 schrieb Armin Le Grand: >> Am 05.08.2011 18:47, schrieb Dennis E. Hamilton: >>> The only problem with [2] is that it assumes conversion is >>> possible/permissible. That is not always the case. Now, I do >>> not know there is anyone who has that problem and is (or will >>> soon be) unable to run older software that accesses those >>> formats, but we do need to be careful in considering this. >> >> The current 3.2 version would be the last one to have both, how >> ling will it be installable and runnable on evolving systems? Can >> only be guessed, but usually it's another 7-8 years. >> >> I have no numbers, but how many people still have files in old >> formats? With introduction ODF years ago it was preselected as >> the standard. > > I don't know how it is in the country you live in but here in > Germany documents, especially tax relevant ones from companies, > must be archived for 10 years or even longer. 2011 minus 10 years > makes it 2001 and in 2001 there was no ODF. Germany, too :-) > At another place I worked before I had a request to open a Works > 2.0 file which hadn't been used for ages but contained informations > that years later were needed. At the time of creation of those > files nobody thought that there would be a time where there would > be no MS Works that will read old 2.0 formats or that you would > have even trouble to find a Computer old enough to run MS-DOS or > Win 95 not to mention the actions it took to get a version of MS > Works that would read Works 2.0 formats and convert them into a > format that todays MS Office version would read without totally > messing up the layout to a point were the file unusable. What does this show? Others behave much worse as we would do. If the first AOO release will be the last with binfilters and we assume a runnalble/installable state of 5-10 years (depending on OS, unforseeable progress, etc...) this will be fine from my POV. >> When you load old files, change and safe them you are invited to >> use ODF for the file save. > > That's true but in some cases, see above, you must preserve not > only the content of the document but also how it looked and the > digital signature because otherwise there is no proof that you > didn't edit it. Worst case would be that you convert the document > with a batch run into ODF, it reads 1000 instead of 100, which you > don't notice, and convert this in a signed PDF/A. This of course > can happen also when you use the original StarOffice format but you > would have eliminated one possible source of errors in the first > conversion into ODF. One more reason not to use the most current AOO in five years, but an older one which is installable and capable of doing the job. I agree that this would be safer for conversion anyways. Noone tests binfilter nowadays when during version progress the underlying libraries (tools, vcl, etc) get changed. This does have influence on binfilter, but as long as noone using the old formats stumbles over one (and reports it), it will just stay hidden. Thats what I meant with that it's even dangerous to keep these last, low-level dependencies. > The office was not even as widely >> spread as it is now before ODF was added as default format, thus >> potentially much less documents in the old formats were created, >> compared to ODF. >> >> I think something like old file formats have to be deprecated one >> day, and in my opinion there was a quite long >> conversion/transition period now. As others already mentioned, >> binfilter is not even installed by default for 3.2 (if I remember >> correctly), and I have not seen any complaints about that yet. >> >> To All: Does anyone use one of the old binary formats or knows >> anyone who does actively nowdays? Please answer if you know about >> something like that, this would be valuable input in this >> discussion. > > Not used actively but needed in order to open old documents which > cannot be converted into ODF because of the above reason that you > cannot rule out that you make 100 out of 1000 or the other way > round. Use the last version doing both, the first AOO release as it looks. It's not even released, so there will be some time where it will be installable. One concrete question: DO you have documents in the old formats or is this just hypothetical..? > Eric Hoch > Sincerely, Armin -- ALG
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Mark English studio pilgrimage with the Illustration Academy in 2017
We've lost a legend with the recent passing of illustrator and artist Mark English. In the summer of 2017, I spent a week at the Illustration Academy in Kansas City. Getting instruction and inspiration from illustrators John English, George Pratt, Bill Carman and Bill Sienkiewicz, and Mark English, was a life changing experience. When I got back I made a blog post about the whole week. Here is an excerpt of the original post on the transformative visit to Mark English's studio.
Mark English's Studio: Kansas City, July 7, 2017
The visit to Mark English's home studio was magical. When entering his studio we were encouraged to move things around and look behind paintings, in stacks and flat files. It reduces seasoned illustrators to kids in a candy shop.
The best part was getting to talk with Mark and tell him about how inspired I was from seeing him do a demonstration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco in 1997 or 1998. I spied a box of books and asked him if they were for sale, so I bought one and asked him to sign it. Timmy Trabon took the above picture of Mark English and I in his studio with a work in progress in the background.
We went out to lunch. I sat down at a small table and John English invited me to sit at their table, and I sat next to Mark. We had more conversations about where he shows in galleries, etc. And listened to him tell some great, hilarious stories. I had ordered a pizza and beer. I was sweating it, because for a dollar more I got the 22-ounce porter (instead of the polite 16-once size). I worried that Mark English is going to think I'm a lush! When it was delivered to the table, Mark asked me what it was. I said it was a crane brewery porter. I asked him if he would like to try it. So he took a sip of my beer. "That is a heavy beer." And he returned to drinking his bottle water. So I can proudly say that Mark English sipped my beer!
August 13, 2019 note: The impact and legacy of Mark English from his decades of influential illustration, to his fine art paintings to his teaching and mentoring is immeasurable. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the scores of artists inspired by the example he set for us.
For the full post on my week at the Illustration Academy go here.
In Black and White: Family Immigration and Deportation Illustrations
For the Fall 2017 issue of VERDICT –a journal by the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals – I created these quick, visceral black and white illustrations on what desperate families crossing our borders face. I drew these images in August 2017, they sadly have even more resonance today. What do people in this situation feel? What does a child feel being separated from parents? How would I feel? These are the questions I ask when I created these drawings to help me capture an emotional truth in each piece.
The image below shows a young girl being taken from her parents by U.S. officials. I created this drawing for the January 2015 issue of VERDICT, about laws that allow children of foreign nationals to be taken from their parents. The drawing now seems like a foreshadowing of what is happening in 2018 on a massive scale.
Going Global: Chuck Todd illustrations for Global Press Journal
Since 2016 I have had the pleasure of creating illustrations for Global Press Journal, and in recent months I've been creating illustrations for GPJ Passport Podcasts on a variety of topics. It has been a joy working with the talented folks at GPJ including Cristi Hegranes (CEO and Founder), Krista Kapralos (Enterprise Editor) and on the podcasts with Kyana Moghadam (Engagement Producer and Podcast Host).
The artwork:
For great journalism stories from around the world go to https://globalpressjournal.com/
and check out the Passport extra podcast content at: https://globalpressjournal.com/passport-podcasts/
More of my artwork can be seen at http://www.chucktodd.net
My week @ The Illustration Academy 2017
My wife and two daughters gave me the best 50th birthday present ever: A week at the Illustration Academy in Kansas City! Learning, growing and pushing as an illustrator never stops. Getting instruction and inspiration from illustrators John English, George Pratt, Bill Carman and Bill Sienkiewicz, and Mark English, is a life changing experience.
July 2, 2017:
I arrived on the Rockhurst campus in KC on Sunday and was greeted by George Pratt in the workshop. (It was a joy to catch up with George, I shared a room with George and illustrator Bill Koeb at Comic Con in 1998 or 1999.) I felt right at home, many students were in the workshop working away on the week 3 assignments due on Monday. (A very talented, and amazing group of students! So fortunate to get to spend the week with these artists. ) John English gave another week 4 student, Beth, and I a rundown of the program, and some handouts on approaches and philosophies. Timmy Trabon helped me get settled into my townhouse dorm room for the week.
I watched George and John work on oil paintings, and I did some work in my sketchbook. Leaned up against the walls and setting on tables were other works by George Pratt and John English, as well as some drawings and demo works by instructors from previous weeks. A C.F. Payne mixed media portrait was on the table. I worked in my sketchbook and reviewed the handouts to prep for the official start of the Week 4 program on Monday.
July 3:
Monday morning illustrators Bill Carman and Bill Sienkiewicz joined George Pratt and John English as instructors for the week. (Wow!) I got a good sense of how exciting and challenging the week was going to be as I listened to the critiques of the week 3 assignments.
Bill Carman presents:
Late afternoon we were treated to a Bill Carman presentation on his artwork and life as an illustrator. (Pugs, Fly Fishing and beautiful drawings and paintings of imaginative creatures. ) Bill does such amazing and original work. Wow! An inspiring presentation! One of the best things about the week was meeting Bill and getting feedback from him. He gave me some helpful advice and directions to think about and challenged me to take my illustration work to the next level.
For my week 4 assignment I had a choice between a book cover or comic book cover for an existing title.
July 4:
Thumbnail reviews and Bill Carman illustration demo.
I decide to jump in and do a comic book cover. Should I dare try to tackle a Batman Cover, especially with Batman artists George Pratt and Bill Sienkiewicz? I went for broke…if I was going to get my butt kicked doing a Batman cover…this is the best place to do it. I went with a Batman origin story concept…but wanted to illustrate the moment after the death of young Bruce Wayne's parents, when the birth of the Batman occurs.
The talented artist, Jeremy Gordon, took this photo of me at the critique session.
More on the project later …
Bill Carman demo:
Bill works with golden liquid acrylics that are intense in color. He demonstrated a mixed media approach with matte medium, acrylics and ink on paper.
Bill Sienkiewicz, Bill Carman and George Pratt prep for Carman's demo on July 4, 2017 at the Illustration Academy
Here are a couple of photos that George Pratt posted of Bill Carman's process:
Over the course of the week Bill continued working on the piece. It was amazing to see it come to life, change and transform into the final piece.
Here is the image Bill Carman posted of the final work:
July 5th:
Bill Sienkiewicz presentation of his career in illustration and comics.
July 6:
Feedback and critiques on roughs in the morning. Bill Sienkiewicz demo in the afternoon and a 3 hour figure drawing session in the evening. Whew!
Over a couple of days I did more rough sketches, research and experimentation for the illustration. And lots of Bat drawings …
Here are some iphone shots of the Bill Sienkiewicz mixed media demo. Pencil, ink, crayon, watercolor, clear gesso, bleach…. on an animation layout bound that takes abuse.
Not sure how long this link will be available, but here a video of the Bill Sienkiewicz demo that the Illustration Academy posted: https://www.facebook.com/visualartspassage/videos/1460484310664137/
The three hour figure drawing session was intense. I worked to try the Academy technique in pastel drawing. George Pratt gave me a demo….then he returned to his easel to create figure painting with a brayer and paint scraper.
Friday, July 7: Visit to Mark English's studio!
The visit to Mark English's home studio was magical. When entering his studio we were encouraged to move things around and look behind paintings, in stacks and flat files. It reduces seasoned illustrators to kids in a candy shop.
The best part was getting to talk with Mark and tell him about how inspired I was from seeing him do a demonstration at the Academy of Art in San Francisco in 1997 or 1998. I spied a box of books and asked him if they were for sale, so I bought one and asked him to sign it. Timmy Trabon took the above picture of Mark English and I in his studio with a work in progress in the background.
We went out to lunch. I sat down at a small table and John English invited me to sit at their table, and I sat next to Mark. We had more conversations about where he shows in galleries, etc. And listened to him tell some great stories. I had ordered a pizza and beer. I was sweating it, because for a dollar more I got the 22-ounce porter (instead of the polite 16-once size). I worried that Mark English is going to think I'm a lush! When it was delivered to the table, Mark asked me what it was. I said it was a crane brewery porter. I asked him if he would like to try it. So he took a sip of my beer. "That is a heavy beer." And he returned to drinking his bottle water. So I can proudly say that Mark English sipped my beer!
Back at the Illustration Academy workshop, I asked George if they would be able to look at my website/portfolio and give me some feedback and direction.
Saturday, July 9:
Critique, and figure drawings.
For the students that were attending only Week 4, project critique was on Saturday morning rather than Monday. I worked through Friday night into Saturday morning to get my project to a finish for review. Got a couple of hours of sleep and back to the workshop. George, Bill S. and Bill C. had some great insights into the piece. I got some great direction on the cover, in terms of color and pushing it farther from each. Here is where I ended up on Saturday.
Before Bill Carman and later Bill Sienkiewicz left, I got this photo of the group of phenomenal Week 4 illustrators and instructors. From left George Pratt, John English, Bill Sienkiewicz and Bill Carman.
In the afternoon another figure drawing session. Here is a George Pratt drawing:
Sunday, July 9:
Great way to end the experience. Hanging out with John English and George Pratt waiting for my ride. Great conversation with John English comparing notes and observations about illustration and my week 4 experience. We discussed John's series of clay court tennis paintings I'd seen him painting on during the week. I expressed to him how transformative my one week at the Illustration Academy had been. Then, chilling and talking art with George Pratt. Going through Pratt's Morocco sketchbooks and on his ipad the works he is assembling for an artbook. Oh…and he created an amazing watercolor illustration in my copy of Enemy Ace.
How was my Illustration Academy 2017, Week 4 experience?: Amazing, transformative, exhausting, challenging, difficult and inspirational. I have a lot of great information and input to put to use… better get to work!
Thanks to Timmy Trabon for working with me on all of the logistics ( and taking the photo of me with Mark English). Thanks to the instructors: John English, George Pratt, Bill Carman and Bill Sienkiewicz. And also to Mark English, the trip to Mark's studio and sitting next to him at lunch I'll never forget.
The final of the Batman Cover Project:
After getting back home to California, I took the critiques and suggestions and pushed the cover much further. Everything has been reworked and refined, and a background color added. Some background textures peak through from the earlier state:
Eastern Fox Squirrel illustration for Los Angeles Magazine
For the September issue of Los Angeles Magazine my illustration of a fox squirrel accompanies a Know Your Neighbor column by Jason G. Goldman. I have turned in artwork for October's column and am looking forward to more wildlife illustrations for the monthly column. As they publish I'll share.
Here is the link to the column with some fun facts on how non-native fox squirrels found their way to Los Angeles and Southern California.
Injustice: When justice attacked and rendered powerless
It seems that too often in America justice fails us.
Yesterday's grand jury announcement that there would be no criminal charges against the police officer who killed an unarmed 18-year-old named Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri sparked more rage, unrest, looting, riots and violence. Many more people were hurt and buildings destroyed in Ferguson. Unrest, protests and riots happened around the country last night and including close to home in Oakland.
Today, It seems fitting to post a b&w illustration I did last year for VERDICT on the theme of justice being cut down and rendered powerless.
We should not let injustice, racism and violence rule in any form. We have work to do as a nation and in our communities to mend justice and find true peace and equality.
Devin Farney Poster and CD cover for Brilliant Ideas, Advertising
Chuck Todd Illustration for Brilliant Ideas advertising for promotional material and CD cover "Introducing the Music of Devin Farney" Pencil and Photoshop.
For this and more of my illustrations go to my Directory of Illustration portfolio:
or visit my website: http://www.chucktodd.net
Art direction by Briliiant Ideas, Advertising (copyright)
For more on the music of Devin Farney and Brilliant Ideas go to:
Street Smarts: New technology changing the way drivers interact with their cars
Street Smarts graphic and illustration by Chuck Todd created for the Monday, Dec. 2 TECHNOLOGY section in Bay Area News Group papers. Centerpiece design by Daymond Gascon (and the Street Smarts headline). Story by San Jose Mercury News writer Dan Nakaso.
Cars are getting smarter and safer: From Toyota's fuel cell concept car expected to go 310 miles between fill ups to sensors that detect and warn of cars in a drivers blind spot to systems that maintain safe distances from cars in traffic, new car technology is changing how drivers interact with their vehicles.
For this illustration I played on the idea of cars making drivers smarter. I had fun using the car as the brains of a driver and used the vector car art to highlight new car model technology. The driver's profile was drawn in pencil, xeroxed and drawn back into to increase contrast and then taken into photoshop. I decided to keep the driver drawing in light blue tones and pop the car out for emphasis by using oranges and black lines. The car and graphic elements were created in illustrator.
Here is a link to the story: http://goo.gl/6FoziB


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In 2012 I was made redundant from the NHS . While working in a local GP surgery I saw the consequences of not having an active life style. and decided that I would have a change in career and start work with children coaching them how to keep physically active in a fun environment while learning new skills . I started attending various courses to give me the opportunity to show children the fun they can have taking part in various activities.
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Terrible Love are back with their second EP, 'Doubt Mines'.
From the minimalist lament of the opener 'First Flowers' to the two and a half minute barrage of the title track, 'Doubt Mines' showcases a growth in the band's sound, adding melody and nuance without sacrificing any of the intensity of their brand of post-hardcore.
Slaughter Beach, Dog is the brilliant side project of Jake Ewald, one of Modern Baseball's two singer/songwriters. Pulling in influences from the likes Wilco, The Weakerthans, Jets To Brazil and Pedro The Lion, the new album 'Birdie' showcases Jake's incredible song-writing skills, taking his already renowned sound and refining it to create something completely fresh.
The new album from that man Jamie Lenman, and what an album it is! If you heard the singles Mississippi, Waterloo Teeth or Hell In A Fast Car you've got an idea of what to expect, but this goes so much further too. Interesting, diverse and unbelievably catchy!
Almost since Beach Slang came into being, bandleader James Alex has taken to performing his group's heartfelt anthems as more intimate solo renditions.
Featuring alternate stripped down versions, fleshed out in the studio to include piano and cello, the four tracks (including two cover versions - The Replacements/Big Star) offer a different side to their riotous live shows.
A must-have for Slang fans everywhere!
For Cassels, music is about authenticity and in Epithet, their debut full-length LP, they've got it in spades. Fuelled by the injustices of everything from modern society to the hypocrisy of small town England, they are young, driven and vastly intelligent, refreshingly unafraid to shatter the status quo.
10 years on from its original release, we're very excited to make Reuben's third and final album available on vinyl for the first time ever.
To celebrate announcing the band and their fantastic debut album Seafoam we're repressed the awesome Kamikaze Girls EP - SAD.
Referring to themselves as a 'fucking loud instrumental' band, if you like riffy, aggressive math-rock influenced by the likes of Everything Everything, Deftones & Three Trapped Tigers, then this record is going to be the one for you. Recommend you play it LOUD.
Produced by Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire, Black Lungs) and recorded by Jon Drew (Fucked Up, Tokyo Police Club), Single Mothers are back with their hotly anticipated follow-up 'Our Pleasure', 10 tracks of raging punk perfection. FFO Dirty Nil, PUP, The Bronx.
oming out of the UK's burgeoning and ever-developing DIY/punk scene, Leeds-based duo Kamikaze Girls are here to bring you their incredible new debut album - Seafoam. Exploring wider musical influences from shoegaze, Riot Grrl and fuzz pop, the whole result is a triumphant, important record.
The brilliant, appropriately named, third album from Tricot. Singing in their native Japanese and utilising unpredictable song transitions, melodic post-rock-inspired sounds and jazz-influenced instrumental breaks, this 13 track record will likely appeal to fans of Battles, Speedy Ortiz and Don Caballero
Available on Jamie's UK Spring tour , the super limited Waterloo Teeth 7" features singles 'Waterloo Teeth' and 'Mississippi'. These beauties are hand numbered and limited to only 300.
Your favourite UK skate-punks Gnarwolves are back with Outsiders, the long-awaited second album and follow up to 2014's debut self-titled album. Proper raw and melodic punk and definitely one of the UK's best!
The brand new 6 track EP from Ireland's finest, The Winter Passing. Double Exposure was produced by the legendary J Robbins (The Promise Ring, Texas Is The Reason, Jets To Brazil) and is packed with the catchy hooks and vocal harmonies we've come to expect from the wonderful quartet.
Dispensing with restrictive stuffy genres, the band bring you a challenging, hard-hitting sound that combines dense and poetic lyricism with pared-back, heavy and skilful instrumentation. A soundtrack to our changing times, Cassels are not for the closed minded, come in and take a listen.
Following their critically acclaimed 'Joy, Departed', Sorority Noise are back with their incredible third album 'You're Not As _____ As You Think'.
Produced by Mike Sapone (Brand New, Taking Back Sunday), the record is an unfiltered look at the last year of the band's life. Intimate and visceral, it's dark and tragic in places, but there's the realisation that life is all about perspective. Hardships are inevitable, but so is hope.
If you missed the recent Modern Baseball, The Superweaks and Thin Lips tour of the UK/Europe, you might have also missed out on getting your hands on their very lovely little tour exclusive 7" featuring a new song from each band.
Recorded with legendary engineer Steve Albini, The Incessant is the second record from Chicago punks, MEAT WAVE.
Tackling the overwhelming anxiety brought on by the biggest and littlest things, it's a bracing, emotional punk record that confronts taking responsibility for your actions with dark humour and self-deprecation.
Another case of "this album hasn't left our stereo so we simply have to re-release it", we're very proud and excited to be working with Thin Lips on the UK/EU release of their brilliant debut album.
For fans of MoBo, Joyce Manor, Muncie Girls
Following on from their Here I Made This For You, Mix Tape Vol 1 for Cassette Store Day last year, Beach Slang are back in 2017 to bring you Vol 2.
Available on super limited tape, it features covers of iconic tracks by The Adverts, Oxford's very own The Candyskins, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Tommy Keene and The Modern Lovers.
Produced by John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.), Instigator is Kevin Devine's ninth full-length album and comes on the heels of 2015's Devinyl Splits with the likes of Brand New's Jesse Lacey, Tigers Jaw, and Nada Surf's Matthew Caws, the Kickstarter-funded double-album collection Bubblegum and Bulldozer, and two Bad Books albums.
After ArcTanGent how could we not sign this band?! The mostly instrumental French quartet are so much fun and Come To Mexico, their second album, is just brilliant, packed with 11 tracks of clever and uplifting math rock.
Melodic and catchy, Abendrot is an incredible album following on from their two previous LPs for Topshelf. The vinyl comes packaged in a beautiful, foil stamped sleeve, and the blue variant is limited to just 200. Make this your winter soundtrack
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Wall art wasn't meant for only indoor walls! Perfect for the side of your house, on the shed, in the garage, or anywhere that needs perking up! This piece is sure to bring a smile to your face. This 23″ star is powder-coated and rust-proof.
Traditional Barn Star
SKU: TX 93519 Categories: Accessories, Metal Decor Tags: accessory, Barn Star, country, decor, rustic
- Powder-coated, rust proof finish
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Breakfast At Tiffany's / Colazione Da Tiffany (1961)
Italian 79 x 55 in. (201 x 140 cm)
Style A
Art By: Ercole Brini (1913-1989)
Conservation linen backed
Less than six of these posters are known to have survived.
This poster was printed in two pieces and the only way to display it was to paste it onto billboards. As a result very few managed to survive.
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Year-end is fast approaching. We have outlined 4 easy but important steps to help your clients have a smooth transition to the new year. If you are normally responsible for managing the payroll for your clients, you are also responsible for collecting and submitting the information in this message to Payroll-Xpert. These instructions are a guide for you to handle those year-end requirements.
Plan for Special Extra Payroll Runs — November 1 through December 27
Don't Miss Your Last Payroll — By December 27
Print Your 2012 W-2s/1099s — January 2013
Review Your 2013 Schedule — January 2013
Step 1: Plan for Special Extra Payroll Runs — November 1 through December 27
This time of year, we know that your client may want to pay employees holiday/annual bonuses or additional checks before year-end.
It's easy to run payrolls outside the normal schedule. Just click on your 'Payroll' tab to get to the Payroll Entry page. Then, click on the 'Run an Extra Payroll' link toward the top-left side of the screen, just under the 'Check Date' line. Online payroll will guide your client through the easy steps to run an extra payroll.
IMPORTANT: Your client's extra payroll must be approved BEFORE the check date. A payroll cannot be processed on the actual (same day as the) check date. Any extra payrolls must have a CHECK DATE on or before 12/31/2012 to be included on an employee's 2012 W-2/1099.
To review the 'Approve By' dates for each of your clients' scheduled check dates, go to the 'Company' tab and click on 'Schedule' in the left-hand navigation.
Step 2: Don't Miss Your Last Payroll — By December 27
Year-end is a busy time for everyone. To ensure your clients don't miss their last 2012 payroll, please remind them to take a moment now to check their payroll schedule and make note of their final payroll's 'Approve By' date and check date.
Your clients' last 2012 payroll must be approved by December 27 and must have a check date on or before 12/31/2012. Payrolls with a check date in 2013 will be included in next year's W-2s/1099s.
Step 3: Print Your 2012 W-2s/1099s — January 2013
Your client will receive an email notification when their employees' W-2s/1099s are available to print through online payroll. Access the official W-2s/1099s through the 'Reports' tab. Your clients' employees may access their W-2s/1099s through their online payroll employee portal. Your client must provide their employees their W-2s/1099s. Employees may print them from the online payroll employee portal, but your client must let them know they are available.
IMPORTANT: W-2s, 1099s and your W-3 will not be mailed. You or your client must print them out.
Step 4: Review The 2013 Schedule — January 2013
Please verify the accuracy of your clients' 2013 payroll schedule and make note of upcoming bank holidays and weekends. To view the 2013 payroll schedule, click on your 'Company' tab and select the 'Schedule' link from the left-hand navigation.
Always review what the tax agencies may be sending to your client for 2013. At any time, your client may receive a Notice of Unemployment Rate Change. If the 2013 rate is different than the 2012 rate, please submit the new rate information to Payroll-Xpert by using the 'Document Submission' feature located in the 'Contact Us' link. To verify your clients' current unemployment rate, go to the 'Company' tab and click on the 'Official Information' link on the left-hand navigation. By proactively sending us the new rate, this helps your client avoid any State or IRS fees which may come as a result of an underpayment.
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The SEC recently approved new Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB") auditing rules that will require the auditors of public companies to "include significant new information in audit reports." The new rules will more closely align U.S. auditing standards with those adopted (i) by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board, (ii) in the European Union and (iii) in the United Kingdom.
In a memorandum, Cadwalader attorneys explain the changes associated with the adoption of the new auditing rules. The most "significant" change is the requirement that auditors identify critical audit matters ("CAM") within their audit reports. Based on "subjective" criteria, auditors must report "any matter arising from the audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements; and (2) involved especially challenging, subjective, or complex auditor judgment." The attorneys noted that auditors must (i) document whether certain matters communicated to audit committees are considered CAMs, and (ii) include all CAMs in an audit report, with an explanation of principal considerations for determining that matters are CAMs. These rules will become effective for audits of "large accelerated filers" for fiscal years ending on or after June 20, 2019, and for all other issuers for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2020.
In addition to the major CAM-related changes, the attorneys highlighted the following enhancements to audit reports instituted by the new rules: (i) the auditor's unqualified opinion (and the basis for the opinion) will appear near the top of the audit report in the first and second sections, (ii) audit reports must contain auditor statements disclosing the year in which the auditor began serving consecutively as the issuer's auditor, and acknowledging the auditor independence requirement, and (iii) certain formatting changes will be made to the audit report. All of these changes will become effective for audits of fiscal years ending from December 15, 2017 forward.
Commentary / Joseph V. Moreno
The SEC's unanimous approval of the new rules indicates an inclination by the current leadership to respond to longstanding calls for greater transparency around the audits of public companies, and an alignment with similar audit standards outside the United States. In the time leading up to the effective date, audit firms should prepare for how they intend to work with clients that are subject to the new rules on identifying, discussing, and communicating CAMs. And since the new rules do not include any templates or examples of what a CAM description should look like, there will be a learning curve as to how much detail should be provided to satisfy these new rules in the eyes of the PCAOB.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


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To confirm enrollment, Print out the Registration Form, complete and return with the $25.00 annual registration fee per family.
Please call our office, 859-356-5560, to confirm class availability.
2019-2020 Class Schedule and Registration Form
2019-2020 Session Begins Wednesday, September 4
- PLEASE NOTE: A student is not enrolled in a class until the Registration Form and Fee are received.
- ALL CURRENT STUDENTS returning to The Dance Center for the 2019 – 2020 session should mail their registration before August 14th to guarantee a place in class. The appropriate classes for returning students have been circled on your registration form. If a different class or additional classes are desired, please include this information on your registration form and return it along with your REGISTRATION FEE.
- IF NEW STUDENTS are unable to attend
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International Standard Bible EncyclopediaHAWK
hok (nets; hierax, and glaux; Latin Accipiter nisus): A bird of prey of the genus accipiter. Large hawks were numerous in Palestine. The largest were 2 ft. long, have flat heads, hooked beaks, strong talons and eyes appearing the keenest and most comprehensive of any bird. They can sail the length or breadth of the Holy Land many times a day. It is a fact worth knowing that mist and clouds interfere with the vision of birds and they hide, and hungry and silent wait for fair weather, so you will see them sailing and soaring on clear days only. These large hawks and the glede are of eagle-like nature, nesting on Carmel and on the hills of Galilee, in large trees and on mountain crags. They flock near Beersheba, and live in untold numbers in the wilderness of the Dead Sea. They build a crude nest of sticks and twigs and carry most of the food alive to their young. Of course they were among the birds of prey that swarm over the fresh offal from slaughter and sacrifice. No bird steers with its tail in flight in a more pronounced manner than the hawk. These large birds are all-the-year residents, for which reason no doubt the people distinguished them from smaller families that migrated. They knew the kite that Isaiah mentioned in predicting the fall of Edom. With them the smaller, brighter-colored kestrels, that flocked over the rocky shores of the Dead Sea and over the ruins of deserted cities, seemed to be closest in appearance to the birds we include in the general term "falcon." Their ate mice, insects and small birds, but not carrion. The abomination lists of Leviticus 11:16 and Deuteronomy 14:15 each include hawks in a general term and specify several species as unfit for food. Job 39:26 reads:
nit'-hok (tachmac, "tachmas"; glaux, but sometimes strouthos, and seirenos; Latin camprimulgus): The Hebrew tachmac means "to tear and scratch the face," so that it is very difficult to select the bird intended by its use. Any member of the eagle, vulture, owl or hawk families driven to desperation would "tear and scratch" with the claws and bite in self-defence. The bird is mentioned only in the lists of abominations (see Leviticus 11:16 Deuteronomy 14:15). There are three good reasons why the night-hawk or night-jar, more properly, was intended. The lists were sweeping and included almost every common bird unfit for food. Because of its peculiar characteristics it had been made the object of fable and superstition. It fed on wing at night and constantly uttered weird cries. Lastly, it was a fierce fighter when disturbed in brooding or raising its young. Its habit was to lie on its back and fight with beak and claw with such ferocity that it seemed very possible that it would "tear and scratch the face." Some commentators insist that the bird intended was an owl, but for the above reasons the night-jar seems most probable; also several members of the owl family were clearly indicated in the list.
Greek2585. kapeleuo -- to make a trade of
... to make a trade of. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kapeleuo Phonetic Spelling:
(kap-ale-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I hawk, trade in Definition: I hawk ...
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Strong's Hebrew5322b. nets -- hawk, falcon (a bird of prey)
... 5322a, 5322b. nets. 5323 . hawk, falcon (a bird of prey). Transliteration:
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344. ayyah -- a hawk, falcon, kite
5322. nets -- a blossom
8464. tachmas -- male ostrich
8465. Tachan -- an Ephraimite
5862. Etam -- three places in Isr.
5861. ayit -- a bird of prey
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Smith's Bible DictionaryHawk
(Leviticus 11:16; 14:15; Job 39:26) The hawk includes various species of the Falconidae . With respect to the passage in Job (l.c.) which appears to allude to the migratory habits of hawks, it is curious to observe that of the ten or twelve lesser raptors (hawk tribe) of Palestine, nearly all are summer migrants. The kestrel remains all the year, but the others are all migrants from the south.
ATS Bible DictionaryHawk
Or FALCON, a strong-winged and rapacious bird, of several in Syria; unclean for the Hebrews, Le 11:16, but sacred among the Greeks and Egyptians. In its migrations, it illustrates the wise providence of the Creator, Job 39:26.
Easton's Bible Dictionary(Hebrews netz, a word expressive of strong and rapid flight, and hence appropriate to the hawk). It is an unclean bird (Leviticus 11:16; Deuteronomy 14:15). It is common in Syria and surrounding countries. The Hebrew word includes various species of Falconidae, with special reference perhaps to the kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), the hobby (Hypotriorchis subbuteo), and the lesser kestrel (Tin, Cenchris). The kestrel remains all the year in Palestine, but some ten or twelve other species are all migrants from the south. Of those summer visitors to Palestine special mention may be made of the Falco sacer and the Falco lanarius. (see NIGHT-HAWK.)
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary1. (n.) One of numerous species and genera of rapacious birds of the family Falconidae. They differ from the true falcons in lacking the prominent tooth and notch of the bill, and in having shorter and less pointed wings. Many are of large size and grade into the eagles. Some, as the goshawk, were formerly trained like falcons. In a more general sense the word is not infrequently applied, also, to true falcons, as the sparrow hawk, pigeon hawk, duck hawk, and prairie hawk.
2. (v. i.) To catch, or attempt to catch, birds by means of hawks trained for the purpose, and let loose on the prey; to practice falconry.
3. (v. i.) To make an attack while on the wing; to soar and strike like a hawk; -- generally with at; as, to hawk at flies.
4. (v. i.) To clear the throat with an audible sound by forcing an expiratory current of air through the narrow passage between the depressed soft palate and the root of the tongue, thus aiding in the removal of foreign substances.
5. (v. t.) To raise by hawking, as phlegm.
6. (n.) An effort to force up phlegm from the throat, accompanied with noise.
7. (v. t.) To offer for sale by outcry in the street; to carry (merchandise) about from place to place for sale; to peddle; as, to hawk goods or pamphlets.
8. (n.) A small board, with a handle on the under side, to hold mortar.
ThesaurusNight-hawk (2 Occurrences)
Night-hawk. Nighthawk, Night-hawk. Night-lodge . Easton's Bible Dictionary ... The
Revised Version renders "night-hawk.". Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Sea-hawk (2 Occurrences)
Hawk (6 Occurrences)
Hawk's (1 Occurrence)
Nighthawk (2 Occurrences)
Cuckow (2 Occurrences)
Cuckoo (2 Occurrences)
Sea-mew (2 Occurrences)
Night (3322 Occurrences)
Bible ConcordanceHawk (6 Occurrences)
Leviticus 11:16 the horned owl, the screech owl, and the gull, any kind of hawk,
Deuteronomy 14:15 and the ostrich, and the owl, and the seagull, and the hawk after its kind,
Job 39:13 The wing of the rattling ones exulteth, Whether the pinion of the ostrich or hawk.
Job 39:26 "Is it by your wisdom that the hawk soars, and stretches her wings toward the south?
Psalms 74:19 O give not the soul of your dove to the hawk; let not the life of the poor go out of your memory for ever.
Isaiah 34:11 But the birds of the waste land will have their place there; it will be a heritage for the bittern and the raven: and it will be measured out with line and weight as a waste land.
Hawk: A Carnivorous and Ceremonially Unclean Bird
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Hav'voth-ja'ir (3 Occurrences)
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Trip reference number: WAND-2738
Trip Operator: Audley
From: £8630.00
Itinerary Summary
South Luangwa National Park (3 Nights), Kafue National Park (3 Nights), Lower Zambezi National Park (3 Nights), Livingstone & The Victoria Falls (3 Nights)
Itinerary Highlights
Enjoy some of the best walking safaris in Southern Africa as you explore in the South Luangwa.
Game drive through the wild and remote Kafue National Park.
Spend time exploring the Lower Zambezi National Park.
Relax by the spectacular Victoria Falls.
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What We Do
Sahir House Support Service
All support services are free and confidential to people living with or affected by HIV on Merseyside. People with HIV can approach Sahir House direct or Sahir House welcome referrals from other agencies.
Monday – Friday opening hours for service users
Mornings pre-booked appointments only 10am – 1pm
Afternoons pre-booked appointments and drop in 1pm – 5pm
To make an appointment contact Sahir House
Last Wednesday of the month Sahir House is closed for appointments due to staff administration day.
Sahir House Health Promotion Service
Sahir House recognises the stigma and prejudice that surrounds HIV. By providing community campaigns, resources and information and working in partnership Sahir House increases greater awareness of HIV, referral to testing and reduces the stigma.
Sahir House Training Service
Sahir House delivers HIV awareness and stigma reduction and equality and diversity training courses. This increases confidence and knowledge to address HIV, support clients and employees living with HIV and signpost to local testing services.
W-SPOT – Wirral Sexual health Prevention, Outreach and Testing service
Sahir House offers HIV point of care testing (fastest) for people at risk of HIV. W-SPOT provides a condom distribution scheme with free and easy access to condoms and lubricant. The outreach team work in public sex environments (PSE) and saunas for gay and bisexual men across Wirral giving information and advice on sexual health and HIV testing.
3 Decades of HIV in Merseyside – Now + Then Project
Now + Then explores HIV across Merseyside from the 80's to the present day through people's own stories.


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You've probably seen all those food bloggers and fit people promoting some healthy diet that doesn't require starving yourself. One of the thoughts that crossed your mind had to be That can't be possible! Well, trust us, it is possible. The key to staying slim without having to suffer a hunger tantrum is to simply let your body have balanced nutrition. Take in enough amount of proteins, carbohydrates, fluids and sugars while staying active and you won't have to give up on the occasional late-night cravings. You can easily stay slim without starving yourself!
Base your diet on proteins
The best way to improve fat burning in your body is to boost your metabolism. In order to do that, you should start eating more proteins than you used to. Once your metabolism starts working faster, you won't feel hungry as often as before, which will help you eat fewer calories. The more proteins you eat, the faster you'll build your muscles too, and make your body toned. Furthermore, once the fat burning process starts, you won't lose as much muscle mass as you would if you skipped on eating proteins. Nuts, seeds, lentils, beans, and chickpeas should be a part of your diet because they're low in saturated and trans fats.
Breakfast is crucial
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it gives you all the energy you need to go through the working day. Therefore, try to have a hearty breakfast if you want to control excess hunger and boost your metabolism. Furthermore, according to various research, people who skipped breakfast weighted more than people who jump-started their metabolism with a healthy morning meal. Oatmeal can be a great option for your breakfast because it's filling and helps you stay energized with so little calories. Feel free to add nuts or some dehydrated fruit to it to make it more delicious if you don't like the taste at first.
Eat home-cooked meals
Eating home-cooked meals is not only cheaper than buying pre-cooked meals or eating at restaurants. It also allows you to decide which ingredients you'll include into your dish and how many calories you'll have. Instead of eating unhealthy processed foods, you'll have the chance to use fresh and natural ingredients that'll greatly benefit your body. If you don't feel like cooking every day, make a larger portion of one meal one day and just warm it up in the microwave the next day.
Think about investing in a built-in Bosch microwave oven if you don't already have one, so you can have a delicious meal that'll taste the same after being microwaved as it tasted the day you cooked it. Restaurant meals or pre-packaged food have much more calories and fewer nutrients than your own prepared food. You can easily gain weight if you avoid home-cooked meals.
Don't forget fruits and veggies
A diverse diet is all your body needs to stay slim and fit. Don't forget to add yummy fruits and vegetables to your meals. Include all the colors of the rainbow into your meals to acquire your necessary daily intake of vitamins. Every color is a source of various natural minerals, vitamins, fibers, and antioxidants. Your body needs these to fight infections and stay energized.
Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables and the other half with other food groups. Since fruits and vegetables are low in calories, they'll manage to keep you full without making you gain weight.
Control portions and number of meals
If you eat 5-6 smaller meals a day every four hours, you'll be able to avoid the bulge. If you wait until you feel immense hunger, you risk overeating. This will only slow down your metabolism and lead to weight gain. Eating at regular intervals will also control blood sugar and help you eat healthy. Aside from eating at regular intervals, it's vital that you control your portion sizes. Most of the time, it's more important how much you eat, rather than what you eat. A trick you can use to avoid eating too much food is to place your portions on smaller plates. The smaller the plate, the less you'll eat.
Drink plenty of water
In order to keep your vital organs running, you need to hydrate your body with water. The more water you drink, the better your kidneys will flush all the toxins out of your body. In return, your skin will glow! If you want to eat less, think about drinking a glass of water before every meal.
Replace high-calorie sugary drinks with water, and you'll lose weight aside from suppressing the appetite. The next time you feel hungry, drink a glass of water. If the feeling goes away, it means you weren't really hungry in the first place. Rather, you were just craving some snacks.
To stay slim without starving yourself isn't too hard at all!
As you can see, there are a few solutions to eating healthy and staying full without gaining weight. On a mission to become fit? Just follow the aforementioned tips and you'll see improvements in no time.


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This twin sized quilt features a large 20" star block that will make your quilt shine. Mix and match colors or go with a monochromatic theme as pictured to get a completely different look. Learn a few piecing tricks while you create one block in class. We will be using the Triangle in a Square ruler to make one of the star units with optional paper piecing instructions.
Pattern Required: Franklin Star by The Crafty Quilter. A copy of the pattern will be reserved for you at The Granary.
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Cutout dots maxi dress
This maxi dress may be black but it'll still make a statement thanks to the detailing along both sides. This style is made from sculpting stretch-satin and has a breezy column silhouette so you can easily navigate your way through the crowds during a black-tie event. Complement the symmetrical style silhouette with a single statement earring.
-Black satin
– Zip fastening along back
– 75% polyester, 25% silk
– Dry clean
– Made in Bucharest, Romania
– Model is 178 cm and is wearing size S
SIZES [available in stock]: S/M
We recommend that you consult our SIZING GUIDE before placing an order. Specify the size you opt in the order form.
1.370 lei