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Texas Chicken
4342 Thornton Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536
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Halal machine slaughtered fried chicken. We use the imported Texas brand name chicken from our local distributors.
Added on May 17, 2011 and last updated 2 years ago
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11 am to 10 pm
(510) 742-5900
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Reservations not required
Full halal menu
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Posted on June 11, 2013
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5 Stars hands down...but with both thumbs up! Tried 3 things on their menu and wasn't disappointed in the least with any of them.
The fried chicken breasts were just perfect. They had a nice thick crust of crispy perfectly seasoned batter. The meat itself was very tender and juicy, and completely cooked through even though they were good sized pieces. This was very important to me. It's an art to cook the meat perfectly without over drying yet make the crust golden brown to perfection. Even 3 hours later when I had a bite of it, the crust still had a crunch and the chicken was still moist and so easy to bite into it felt like it was melting in my mouth (in a good way!). And get this...holding it with my hands didn't drip grease all over me. In fact I barely got any on me....thats frying done right.
The bolani gandana was just right. As an afghan I can attest that it was all around a fabulous bolani. Thin and well balanced with generous gandana, seasoned just right and dipped with the chutney and maast....oh my oh my.
The Texas Cheese Burger was delicious and hit the spot. The sauce was subtle and not overpowering, but worked well and brought it all in balance. The veggies were definitely fresh and it made a differences. The patty was like their chicken, seasoned well and grilled to perfection. Sponge Bob would be proud.
Can't wait to come back and try the other items on their menu!
Union City, CA
Posted on February 9, 2013
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It was one of the most horrible experiences I have had at any restaurant. First off, the teenage girl who was taking the orders had not decorum on how to talk to customers. When the order was ready, it was totally messed up. I ordered 12 chicken nuggets and there were only 6 of them. I had ordered 2 fish n chips and she gave us 3. The sides and drinks were missing. When I asked her about them, she was like "you didn't get them?". Her attitude was terrible. It was as though she was doing us a favor. It appeared that they were first generation immigrants. They have to realize that it is a different country. She basically ruined our Friday evening. Not going there again!
Fremont, CA
Posted on January 11, 2013
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Most Halal restaurants are closed from 3PM to 5PM, but Texas Chicken is not only open, they have the best Fried Chicken and Sandwiches you can get in the bay Area. Try their fried chicken breast sandwich with cheese which you can also have grilled, and you would love them, not to mention their famouse cheesburgers which is made from fresh halal ground beef. and they also cater fried chicken for parties, spicy or not. I love this place and i want it to succeed serving us halal american food. I love it, my kids love it!
the only downd side I found is that if you need more than 20 pcs chicken, you have to call ahead of time, which I understand to keep things fresh. but if that is the case, call them!
United States
Posted on January 9, 2013
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My family and I love eating here, it's the only Halal American food that tastes real American and is halal too, us muslims should support joints like this, it's hard enough to run a restauran, but its harder to keep the halal standard like they do. Sure they have their growing pains, but they are new. They serve the best Fried chicken and cheeseburger in fremont.
I tried the chicken and my kids tried chicken strips and hot wings, we all loved it!
Fremont, CA
Posted on January 6, 2013
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Texas Chicken is the most hilariously named restaurant I've reviewed here. Please note: the menu has little to do with Texas, and there aren't any chicken dishes peculiar to Texas.
The night before Ramadan 2012, some friends and I looked for one last hurrah. The meal was merely an appetizer for a late showing of the Dark Knight Rises, and it served its function (as for the Dark Knight Rises, does anyone else think the 1st act's pacing was off?).
A group of friends and I ordered a ton of fried chicken, 40 wings, 6 biscuits, 1 side of potato salad, 1 side of mashed potatoes, some shrimp, and a glass bottle of something green. Before I started eating zabihah, I enjoyed the thick and crunchy crust on a national chicken chain's signature dish. Texas Chicken's chicken is well short of that, but it still packs a solid crunch. My best buddy is a huge fan of wings, and he said he enjoyed the Texas Chicken version a great deal. I sampled a few and wasn't as impressed--but not bad. I also tried the sides, though one in my party wasn't a fan of the gravy on the mashed taters. The biscuits were also a bit of a downer because they seemed like generic varieties of something you'd find in a grocery store freezer. I ate them all the same. Though I didn't sample any shrimp, our party's 10-year-old was all over it without complaint, though he's a good kid who doesn't complain much anyway.
I think ms_kabob_snob was onto something when she wrote that the restaurant will satisfy a fried chicken fix but will do little else. AlhamduliAllah for the food and the money to buy it, but the meal was just okay.
Update: 1/5/2013
I've downgraded my rating from three to one star. The issue is simple: we got one of the fried chicken combos (had chicken and biscuits). The chicken was, as described above, nothing special, but it also wasn't horrible.
What really gets me upset is that the owner told my friend and I that the biscuits were overdone, but they were delicious and fresh. The first claim was somewhere between an all-out lie and a gross exaggeration. Those biscuits were burnt.
The second claim is probably less of a lie. As I've written above, the biscuits were likely frozen and stuck in some oven. If he meant 'fresh' in the sense that he had just pulled them from the freezer and popped it in the oven (microwave, maybe?), then maybe I buy that. But if 'fresh' is meant to mean something more like 'from ingredients combined reasonably proximate to the current time,' then that is absolutely not the case.
The owner should've thrown those biscuits out. By acknowledging that he knew their condition, he demonstrates that he knows he's giving his customer crap. Then he tries to give it positive spin. That remarkably poor business decision not only impacts my respect for his culinary instincts, but it really erodes trust.
I'm kind of ticked about what happened, as you can imagine, but I feel like I've given the facts a fair view, and I've waited 3 days to separate myself from my knee-jerk anger.
Hayward, CA
Posted on January 3, 2013
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Hallal wow when I heard this place was halal I was very happy and made me very thankful because I love fast food and its so hard to find halal clean food so I went down Last week tried it I dont no where to start but they have the most deliouse food and great custmore serviece best of all its halal and we muslims should really apericate it because now days it not so easy to find halal fast food around bayarea. I recomend this place for people who will really take the time to go and see and apericate the food and the service as well as being halal.
P.S. I would like to say thanks to them for being open even on holidays it shows that they really care about the muslim community to even be open on eid so we can be served halal food
Hayward, CA
Posted on January 3, 2013
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My third time at texas chicken had the best Cheezeburger and I hadnt been here in so long so i was surprised that the taste still is the same and its still Halal mashallah its good to know that they are open with this poor econemy and not allot of our musilms supporting them I was speaking to the boss he was very polite and he said he needs our support so I recommend u guys to give it a try u loove the cheeze burgers I took a star off the music was alittle to loud but i didnt bother asking them to turn it down he seemed like a nice guy if I had asked "they probably would have".
San Leandro, CA
Posted on December 23, 2012
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This place has gone downhill. It is not clean inside, and I am not sure whether the food remains halal. The surrounding area includes a liquor store. The bisquits are dry as well. I do not recommend because the restaurant is not clean and the service is poor.
United States
Posted on November 14, 2012
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Went there with some family...the chicken was ok not great not bad either... Wings were nice....coleslaw was said to be made fresh but the chef in my family would heavily disagree... Cashier kinda stared at us while we ate (it became weird and creepy after a point). At least in this experience the food was not worth the money spent! Will try it again hoping that I just went on the bad day(not an excuse btw)
Tracy, CA
Posted on November 9, 2012
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I have eaten here and ordered take outs several times. I like the fact that there is a halal fried chicken place where I can go eat. I appreciate the service that I get always at this place. The chicken is not spicy but it is decent tasting. Their side orders are good...the potato salad is better that the mashed potatoes. The biscuits are good. I have alway enjoyed the food from here.
New Brunswick, NJ
Posted on September 3, 2012
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Visited this restaurant last night for first time with friends. Had fried chicken combo with biscuits and a few sides. The chicken was well cooked and tasty (not spicy by desi standards) so just right. Also had the biscuits which seemed a bit stale. Did not try any of the sides. The service was quick and the owner courteous (asked if we needed anything) - which muslim establishment does that! Also they had a large family at the restaurant with kids running around and the owner seemed comfortable with all the commotion. So, good food, and welcoming of families with great service. Will definitely visit again to try other items on the menu.
Fremont, CA
Posted on August 5, 2012
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I called and staff confirmed that they buy their chicken from Indus.
Fremont, CA
Posted on July 14, 2012
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Been there 3 times. I haven't been disappointed yet. Their burgers their fried chicken and their newest item the jumbo shrimp all on point.
Fremont, CA
Posted on July 9, 2012
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I don't know what this member (amanayaz) is talking about, Texas Chicken clearlly states on their profile that the chicken is machine cut Halal and the whole menu is totally hala,
its the only clean and halal American food in CA,
this person probably did not speak to the manager,
i have known for a fact that their food is totally halal and the best tasting fried chicken and cheeseburgers in the industry, they get their meat from indus foods and local halal markets,
anyone who has doubt, should speal with the owner to get the right info.
Fremont, CA
Posted on July 9, 2012
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I was concerned about the comment of one of the members about the food being Halal here, so i went and asked to see the proof, the guy took me inside their big refrigerator and freezer and showed me the chicken sealed boxes with Halal logo, and their Gyro, nuggets etc., and even fries boxes with halal sign on them!
I felt very comfortable, the food was exellent and if you only eat hand cut, you have to contact the the Halal food community to make the sale of Halal machine cut which i have no problem with, stop across the USA, and see how many halal restaurant will close their doors!
I do other good deeds to compansate for that. if a muslim tells me its Halal, thats Halal to me!!
not fair to force your opinion on others,
Fremont, CA
Posted on June 25, 2012
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This place is NOT Halal, I asked the person on the counter is the beef and chicken halal and he said yes its Halal, I asked him for the second time it is Zabihah Halal "which means hand slaughtered by a Muslim" and he said yes, after having the meal I told my friend about this place and he said that the owner told him that it's not Zabiha Halal anymore because it was getting expensive for him and its now "machine slaughtered".
This is cheating there is either Halal "Slaughtered by Muslim or there is Haram" nothing else. End point this guy is a cheater and sells Haram by saying its Halal!
Bottom line this place is HARAM and NOT-HALAL! So should have the sign board displaying halal removed!
I will surely consult a lawyer and make a case against the false HALAL sign board by this cheater has on display!
Albany, CA
Posted on June 9, 2012
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I loved this place - excellent food and service. The fried chicken was very fresh, GMO-free and zabiha, tasted great. Very good price for the quality and cleanliness you're getting. The owner and workers were very friendly and attentive to our needs too, that's always a plus :)
Stanford, CA
Posted on June 9, 2012
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Great food selection... not many halal friend chicken places around. The chicken is juicy and friend right amount of crispy. I found it lacking heat but maybe not everyone likes it as hot as i do. Great prices too..
Dublin, CA
Posted on June 1, 2012
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We had the8 piece fried chicken meal. It was yummy. My husband and son said it was the best fried chicken they have had. I also tried the beef tacos, which were also good, but I enjoyed the fried chicken more. They also made extra hot for my husband for a small fee, which was not much. I had wanted to try this place for a while since I love fried chicken and this one is Halal. I was very delighted and look forward to going back again.
San Jose, CA
Posted on September 4, 2011
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A zabihah fried chicken place that has pretty good fried chicken. What more can you ask for. I drove 30 mins to go here and was not dissapointed.
Sacramento, CA
Posted on July 26, 2011
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This place was just "okay". Burger- plain, bland, usual. Chicken- a bit too juicy, it tasted almost undercooked, but it was cooked, Soda- they do not give refills and the drinks of waaaaayyyy over priced. They will look at you with "crazy eyes" when you start asking for things like: utencils, napkins, refills....the owner in particular is a "handful"....if you are in need of a fried chicken fix then you will be very happy. A bit over priced for the quality, but that is the day in age I suppose. I am happy it is available, but I do want to give you my opinion. You will enjoy yourself I am sure. It's just that I make fried chicken so good, I can't compare it to this one, so if you don't make fried chicken at home, then you will be happy!
San Quentin, CA
Posted on July 24, 2011
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Great place and yes they get there chicken from local Dist.(Which carries more than one brand) however only Fullerton Valley Farm chickens are hand slaughtered and consider Halal Zabihah. No one could tell me what chicken they serve at this establishment .
San Francisco, CA
Posted on July 5, 2011
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Texas cheeseburger and fried chicken pieces was decent. They don't give free refills on sodas and you must ask the person at the front counter each time you want condiments, utensils and napkins. This got annoying quick.
Mountain View, CA
Posted on July 4, 2011
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It's new place. finally halal fried chicken. Food was great. fried chicken was awesome , meat was all the way cooked. biscuits were ok.
also ordered Tacos. they were ok too
Philly cheese was so so. Prices are reasonable.
Staff confirmed that meat is 100% halaal.
Milpitas, CA
Posted on June 20, 2011
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Went with family to try this place. Ordered fried chicken, wings, philly cheese steak and gyro. We liked all items, only steak needs improvement. Over all we were pleased with food and service.
Fremont, CA
Posted on May 30, 2011
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Best fried chicken, Burgers, Cheesburgers, Philly Cheesesteaks, all American Foods all halal, great service, great prices.
San Ramon, CA
Posted on May 23, 2011
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Any place that as you walk in and let's you have halal fried chicken on your table within 2 min deserves 5 stars from me. had the chicken and the burgers, tasty. really enjoyed the biscuits as well. even saw the indus delivery guys dropping off zabihah chicken, so no halal concerns.
San Jose, CA
Posted on May 17, 2011
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Verbal assurance from staff that all meat is Halal. Owner's are known Muslims. I went here a couple of times since it opened last week. I tried the chicken gyro sandwich - which was pretty good. The meat was fresh and tasty. But it is not spicy at all. I also tried the hot wings. The chicken wings were undercooked in my opinion, although the hot sauce was spicy and tasted good. On my second visit i tried the Fried chicken and hot wings again. The fried chicken was pretty good. Very juicy and tasty, although not as crispy as I would have liked. The wings again were the same (undercooked), although much more hot sauce this time. Fast and friendly service. Plenty of seating inside. I will have to come back again to try the burgers.
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quote: "As soon as I could drive, I traded my snes for girls and real life."
I think you got done. Most of my game playing friends are married, with multiple kids, and hold down high-paying jobs. Overall they are very satisfied with their quality of life.
Methinks you should've kept gaming :)
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A real life that includes posting on a review of a video game to say simply that you don't play video games any more?
There's nothing wrong with being a gamer. It's the biggest entertainment industry in the world as it stands. Games are played by more people and paid for by more people than any film, CD, whatever. You've missed on on a lot of fun sir.
don't be the repetative boredom-fest tghat FC2 was!!!!
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So, to be clear, Far Cry 2 was a far cry from Far Cry 1 and Far Cry 3 is a far cry from Far Cry 2 and a far cry from Far Cry 1?
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I first imagined myself as a shuffling, carbohydrate addicted zombie when I contemplated transitioning over to a paleo-diet, using the Primal Blueprint as a guideline. I thought that those words would ring over and over in my head like the mantra of something out of a vegetarian-George A. Romero movie. Surprisingly, I was wrong.
For those who aren't familiar with a paleo-diet, the general rule of thumb is to avoid grain-based carbohydrates and instead stick with foods that our hunter-gatherer ancestors would've eaten- nuts, fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs. A balanced paleo-diet should consist of about 50% healthy fats, 30% protein, and 20% good carbohydrates. Of course, it's impossible to be completely accurate, but as long as that's what you're shooting for, it should be good enough.
And, you know what, it's working out great! When I used to eat cereal in the morning, a sandwich on a hoagie roll for lunch, and then a dinner that on any given night might include pasta, rice, or bread in some fashion, I would usually end up feeling bloated and lethargic. While my consumption was within a normal range according to LiveStrong.com, it was actually too much for my individual body to handle. It lead to some very unhealthy triglyceride and sugar counts, that according to my doctor, placed me as pre-diabetic. As I mentioned in a previous post, she told me to cut my carbohydrate intake from 330g a day to somewhere between 120g - 150g per day. The only way to achieve this number was to try something "old". Over the past month, I have found that my meals are more satisfying without leaving me bloated and that I eat less but a little more frequently. This, in combination with following the Primal Blueprint fitness guidelines (rather than my traditional workout regimen) has led to the beginnings of a leaner figure.
I have never been "overweight" by most people's standards. I ate relatively well according to conventional thought, worked out, did regular cardio, and weighed in the 185-190 range. However, according to the height/weight chart, I should actually be in the 160-170 range. This may not take into account muscle mass, but back in college I weighed 170-175 and didn't lack for muscle. While my goal with this experiment was not to lose weight, that has been a side-effect. On my frame it really doesn't take much loss to begin noticing a difference. My pants fit better, the small amount belly fat that I have is decreasing, and generally I feel leaner and more fit. Yet, I am taking in just as many calories as I had in the past. I've simply changed the composition of that caloric intake.
The entire goal of this is to bring my sugars and triglycerides down to a normal level so that I don't slip into Type 2 diabetes. I won't know whether or not my transition to a paleo-diet will achieve this goal until I have my blood drawn and worked up in December. Hopefully it will. Until then, I'll enjoy the side-effects I've felt so far- increased energy level, less bloat, and greater overall fitness.


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Boxing Day hunt draws crowds in Broadway (From Cotswold Journal)
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Boxing Day hunt draws crowds in Broadway
5:20pm Thursday 29th December 2011 in News
BROADWAY was heaving on Boxing Day when hundreds of people descended on the village to see the horses and hounds of the North Cotswold Hunt.
Up to 70 mounted horses met at The Kennels in Broad Close for the traditional meet – the first on horseback since 2008 – after the last two years were called off due to snowy weather.
Hunt secretary Nancy Blinkhorn said it was the best turnout they had ever had.
The hunt's next big meet is on New Year's Day at the Lygon Arms, Chipping Campden, where donations will be presented to the Air Ambulance and the Campden Home Nurses.
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June 17 12:03 PM PT1:03 PM MT2:03 PM CT3:03 PM ET15:03 ET19:03 GMT3:03 CST12:03 PM MST2:03 PM EST2:33 PM VEN23:03 UAE2:03 PM CT-Nolasco allowed one run and three hits in seven innings Sunday to help the Marlins take the rubber game of their three-game series against the Cardinals, 7-2. Analysis: The abundance of offense was a refreshing change for Nolasco (4-7), who has endured the worst run support of any pitcher with at least 14 starts. |
June 11 11:09 AM PT12:09 PM MT1:09 PM CT2:09 PM ET14:09 ET18:09 GMT2:09 CST11:09 AM MST1:09 PM EST1:39 PM VEN22:09 UAE1:09 PM CT-Nolasco (3-7) allowed a season-high 10 hits and four runs in 5 1-3 innings of Monday's 6-1 loss to Milwaukee. Analysis: The Marlins have lost his last four starts. |
June 5 11:59 AM PT12:59 PM MT1:59 PM CT2:59 PM ET14:59 ET18:59 GMT2:59 CST11:59 AM MST1:59 PM EST2:29 PM VEN22:59 UAE1:59 PM CT-Nolasco gave up two runs and four hits over 6 2-3 innings in Miami's 7-3 loss at Philadelphia on Tuesday. Analysis: Since giving up a season-high six runs in five innings against Cincinnati on May 14,, Nolasco is 1-1 with a 2.17 ERA across four starts. |
May 26 11:08 AM PT12:08 PM MT1:08 PM CT2:08 PM ET14:08 ET18:08 GMT2:08 CST11:08 AM MST1:08 PM EST1:38 PM VEN22:08 UAE1:08 PM CT-Nolasco pitched well in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the ChiSox. Analysis: Nolasco allowed one run and eight hits and struck out six in 7 2-3 innings for Miami but couldn't earn his second consecutive win after beating Arizona on May 19. Nolasco is solid but using a Miami pitcher remains a risky proposition since the Marlins could be the worst team of all-time. |
May 20 9:21 AM PT10:21 AM MT11:21 AM CT12:21 PM ET12:21 ET16:21 GMT0:21 CST9:21 AM MST11:21 AM EST11:51 AM VEN20:21 UAE11:21 AM CT-Nolasco struck out 11 and the Miami Marlins stopped a season-high seven-game losing streak, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 Sunday. Analysis: Nolasco (3-5, 3.96 ERA) was coming off his worst start of the season, allowing six runs in five innings in a loss to Cincinnati on Tuesday. But the Marlins' all-time wins leader bounced back with his best, earning his 79th career victory. He gave up up one run and five hits in eight-plus innings. |
Apr. 29 1:57 PM PT2:57 PM MT3:57 PM CT4:57 PM ET16:57 ET20:57 GMT4:57 CST1:57 PM MST3:57 PM EST4:27 PM VEN0:57 UAE (+1)3:57 PM CT-Nolasco allowed three runs and four hits over seven innings, earning the win in Sunday's 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Analysis: Nolasco has now won back-to-back starts after going 0-2 over his first four outings. He'll face Philadelphia on the road Friday. |
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Apr. 1 3:08 PM PT4:08 PM MT5:08 PM CT6:08 PM ET18:08 ET22:08 GMT6:08 CST3:08 PM MST5:08 PM EST5:38 PM VEN2:08 UAE (+1)5:08 PM CT-Nolasco gave up three hits in six innings of Monday's 2-0 loss to Washington. Analysis: Nolasco had won six of his first eight decisions in Washington. |


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HOMETAPES: Matthew E. White - Big Inner
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Summer is Coming: Introducing Matthew E. White, Big Inner, and a New Branch on the Hometapes Family Tree.
Today we declare the grand presence of Matthew E. White, a new addition to the Hometapes family. We announce his album, Big Inner, out August 21. We're sharing the album's first song and single, "One of These Days," and revealing a limited-edition 7" record featuring that track and marking the beginning of our bond with Spacebomb, White's Richmond, VA-based label. Today is a good day.
LISTEN/DOWNLOAD: Matthew E. White "One of These Days"
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And so it begins with "One of These Days," looking in, up, and over in its declarations of love. It's waking up next to someone. It's feeling the wood of the church pew on your back. This is your introduction to Matthew E. White; he's convincing you to stay the night. You give me joy like a fountain deep down in my soul. You can hear him breathe in. The first time around, White only hums the chorus. Hums it. Plants it in your head as it blooms in his. Strings enter like a siren. The guitar only talks when it has something to say. The choir lets you know you're not alone. Overdubbed woodwinds and muted brass like it on top, dancing around the embers of the bass line. Whether you're a woman or man, White's mournful, get-it-on voice may be all you can hear: I don't want to live a day longer than you, so let's meet the Lord together. You can call it soul music if you want. It's his soul and it's his music.
PRE-ORDER: Matthew E. White One of These Days 7"
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Farrant Singers at St Martin's (From Salisbury Journal)
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Farrant Singers at St Martin's
2:55pm Thursday 7th March 2013 in Entertainments By Journal Reporter
THE Farrant Singers return to Gabriel Fauré's ever-popular Requiem after some years, for a concert on Saturday, March 9 at St Martin's Church, Salisbury.
Taking the solo parts are baritone Richard Hooper from Salisbury Cathedral Choir and soprano Anita Monserrat, and the choir is accompanied by Timothy Hone at the organ.
Fourteen-year-old Anita was a chorister in the girls' choir at Salisbury Cathedral, and was appointed Dean's Chorister in her final year.
She is now a student at South Wilts School and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama's junior department, and this is her first public performance as a soloist.
Benjamin Britten's centenary is celebrated during this concert with his Hymn to St Cecilia. Written to a text by WH Auden while Britten was living in America during the Second World War, the unpublished manuscript was confiscated by customs officials as he left the country in 1942, under the suspicion that the music was a secret code.
Thankfully, Britten was able to rewrite the piece while returning to England by sea.
The programme also includes two motets by Brahms' and some familiar favourites from Bruckner - Ave Maria, Os Justi, and Christus Factus est. The concert begins at 7.30pm.
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"I want a six pack," I said. "I want to lose weight fast," I said. "I want to create a strict diet," I said. Sumner just listened and said, "Ok." But what really happened next? She taught me what I really needed to learn: how to listen to my body and respond accordingly. First things were first and priorities were re-established. I had to learn that our relationship with food can't sit on extremes. It's not about deprivation and it's not about excess. It's about balance. Sounds much easier than it really is, but with some kind words and advice, Sumner guided me in the right direction. She shed light on things I didn't recognize and things that were, admittedly at times, a little uncomfortable to discuss. But it was important and I'm glad we did. Sumner's directness was refreshing but not offensive. She forced me to focus, to think, and to evaluate my own well-being in a honest manner. And frankly, her lessons work. I gained more than I ever would with a six pack because I gained the knowledge to live my life without worrying about the next bite I stick in my mouth. And that, my friends, is priceless… especially since she also showed me how I can still lose weight without the harshness of a diet. All-in-all, Sumner is pure awesomeness. Thanks Sumner. – AA, 2012
I will be turning 50 next year and am looking forward to my life free of dieting!
I have had 14 terrific sessions with Sumner!
I can honestly say thanks to Sumner I will be taking the word "DIET" out of my vocabulary! I will never be counting points, calories or buying another diet book!
I am still a work in progress, but Sumner has taught me to finally have a better relationship with food and that a healthy mind is a healthy body! I always thought I was addicted to sugar and come to find out I'm not! I will never have to give up the foods I love! She has taught me to love who I am today, respect my body, put myself first and never feel guilty or judge myself for eating a piece of cake.
It was not easy and there were times when I didn't want to go and just give up, but because I signed up for the 16 week program(which I highly suggest) it has finally clicked! I now pay more attention to my biological hunger and am making peace with food!
Sumner reassured me every week that this is not a race and that any time I felt like I was going backwards again she would just tell me that it is just a learning experience.
Eating is now a source of pleasure and I am so very thankful that I found Sumner! I will be turning 50 next year and am looking forward to my life free of dieting!!!
Sumner I am forever grateful! :) ~Deanna Porter, June 2012
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This last week has yielded progressively better health. My blood glucose spikes have abated significantly. None for a week now, compared to one or two a day when I started. I feel pretty good and started working out again. My weight has actually climbed five pounds. Strength and stamina steadily rising too. Surprised myself! The last time I experienced gains like this was in my 30s.
Thank you so much for all your help. The new "not-diet" is right on the money. – Mike Pendleton, October 2011
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I've been going to Sumner for 8 sessions now and I have enjoyed every one of them. She has helped me understand what is best for me to eat and why. She taught me how to change my thought process about eating. And even though I was not looking to lose a large amount of weight, I feel healthier and happier than ever. I would highly recommend spending time with Sumner and letting her teach you about how to feel and look better than ever. – Linda Haynes August 2011
I made great progress through my work with Sumner…
Sumner was wonderful!! She really took the time and interest in me to help me figure out what would work for me. She was so knowledgeable and explained things to me in a way I could understand them. She gave me suggestions, tools to use, and instilled a sense of self-confidence in me that helped me through a seemingly overwhelming situation. She made me feel safe and comfortable, and was always checking in with me and sending me things she felt would help me. I made great progress through my work with Sumner.
"I don't eat compulsively anymore and never will again."
Much of my success has come from understanding what caused my dieting failures in the past. Sumner helps reprogram your mind to " never be on a diet," and to" take care of yourself" and to use therapeutic tools that will become inherent every time you eat. Anybody that has eaten with me in the past like my family, notices the behavioral change. Sumner provides a personal therapy, with solid nutritional assessments. I've lost 20 pounds, and that's great, I know I'll lose 65 more in the next year but the greatest part of this process for me is that it is easy, I'm not consumed with dieting, and I don't eat compulsively anymore and never will again. I never thought this could be so simple and effective and I will continue to recommend Sumner to my friends and acquaintances. - Chris P. , San Pedro, CA
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Winning the Race: Wallace Nichols greets a hatchling green turtle in the Anambas Islands, Indonesia. The Biosphere Foundation helped the community transition from a turtle-egg market to a more protective conservation model.
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2010 Porsche 911 GT3 R news, pictures, and information | ||
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Stuttgart. Following the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is entering yet another racing car in the 2010 motorsport season: The 911 GT3 R will be raced in series based on the international FIA GT3 regulations, thus succeeding the 911 GT3 Cup S. The main focus in developing this new model was on even better drivability and even easier handling.The 911 GT3 R is powered by a four-litre six-cylinder boxer engine delivering maximum output of 480 bhp (353 kW) transmitted to the rear axle by a sequential six-speed dog gearbox.
The starting point in developing the 911 GT3 R weighing just 1,200 kg or 2,646 lb was the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup presented in September for one-make cup racing. Thanks to its increase in engine size by 0.2 litres, the GT3 R offers 30 bhp more than the Cup model. Both cars are based on the extra-wide body of the 911 GT3 RS street-legal sports car.
An anti-lock brake system (ABS), traction control and an e-gas wîth 'throttle-blip' function make it much easier to get used to this new GT3 racing car than its predecessor, meaning that the new model is also more appropriate for the ambitious amateur racing driver.
Flared wheel arches added on to the body both front and rear bear clear testimony to the wider track than on the former model. And like all second-generation versions of the 911, the new 911 GT3 R also comes wîth striking LED rear light clusters.
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Raul Castro Again Says Cuba Willing to Talk With U.S.
The United States maintains a five-decades-old trade embargo on Cuba
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July 26, 2012
"The table is set. If they want to discuss the problems of democracy, as they say, freedom of speech, human rights, the things they have invented for years, we will discuss them," he said. But he added that the Cuban government has its own grievances.
The comments came on the 59th anniversary of the assault led by Fidel Castro on a military barracks that marked the beginning of the Cuban revolution.
This is not the first time Raul Castro has expressed a willingness to talk with Washington. In April 2009, for example, speaking at a summit of leftist Latin American leaders gathered in Venezuela, he said he was willing to discuss "everything, everything, everything" with the United States, even such sensitive topics as human rights, freedom of the press and political prisoners.
Cubans were given the day off from work Thursday and the July 26 event has historically been reserved for important announcements. Castro's speech was broadcast several times on the island's state-controlled media."
His remarks appeared unscripted as he made several off-the-cuff jokes and said he had not planned to give a speech.
Cuban First Vice President Jose Ramon Machado Ventura had already given the keynote address in which he demanded the United States return the naval base near the Cuban town of Guantanamo, where this year's celebrations are taking place
The United States maintains a five-decades-old trade embargo on Cuba, and any improvements in relations have been stalled by a number of issues, including the jailing of State Department contractor Alan Gross on charges of espionage in Cuba.
After Machado Ventura's speech, Raul Castro took the stage, he said, to thank the crowd. But he said he had already made several speeches this week and would not be making formal remarks.
Then he dove into the strained U.S.-Cuba relations, saying that he would prefer the two countries were adversaries only on the baseball field.
There was no olive branch, however, for the country's internal critics, who Cuba's state-run media lambaste as paid mercenaries working in the employ of foreign governments.
"Factions" within Cuba, Castro said, "are trying to lay the groundwork so that one day what happened in Libya will happen here, what they're trying to make happen in Syria."
On Sunday, leading Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya died in a car crash. The Cuban government has said the crash was the result of an accident, but members of Paya's family have said they believe he was intentionally targeted.


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What a great weekend of races we have in front of us here at bestbet Orange Park. Top grade events over 550 and 770 yards, plus a couple more marathons on Friday evening as well. Let's check out all the great effort and try to give you some winning tips on the races!
The new vs. the old in the 7th race on the card as stakes winner Amazing Run and wily veteran Gs Jock take on the invading Blanchard duo from Sarasota. Here class wins out! Maybe sometime in the future the invaders might have a shot, but history is on the side of the old-timers. Amazing run loves the inside and the 3 box is close enough for her to get it done. GS Jock looks to rebound after his last effort, and if he clears, this race is his too loose. Outside the newcomers sit and we will see just what they can do. Both Breath Taking and Mega Bacilo both have closing ability and should make a late dash for the cash tonight. (4-3-7-8)
The 9th race is the 1st of 3 marathon races on the card and this solid B event might be the play of the evening. Lucky Betty is back from Mardi Gras where she just competed in their marathon stakes. She has a distinct class edge over this field and I expect her to win this race with ease! Trying to make her work for it will be the well experienced solid dropper Stand Back Drive. The outside post aides his effort and he could be a piece of the pie at the wire. Mo's Strider loves the extra distance and the 1 box surely can't hinder him tonight. Gs Tegan rounds out the rivals. Down a grade, this solid chaser should be around throughout! (3-8-1-7)
Back to 550 and back to grade A in the 11th race as the Ww Sparks Flying looks to weld her way by everyone late for yet another win. This talented pup has all the tools to get it done, but she is going to have to be on top of her game to beat this talented field. Warped is right next door and if she comes to run, she wins this race. She has had some rough trips as of late, but could finds round outside tonight. E's Blingo was a stakes finalist and has shown flashes of greatness in the past. She too needs to break, but should be in the hunt for the duration of this effort. Ship in Sookie Stachouse is stepping up in class, but seems to break well and could be unabated to the rail in this effort. If she gets around early, she could be the surprise of the night. (6-7-3-5)
More marathon, no problem! Check out the 14th race were a TC field heads over to 770 yards and Gs Kadence looks to take the top spot. Here she is back at a great distance for her and will be getting to work early and keeping it up all the way to the wire. She can win from off the pace as well, so this double threat will be tough to stop. Rs Cashin In likes this distance as well and hot off a win, she is ready to provide a challenge again here. Posted up, she factors from start to finish. Gs Jocelyn is in the one box and you need to forget the lines. She is much better than they show, and looks to have righted the ship in her last schooling effort. I expect her to show up and contend tonight. Easi Camden is the wildcard in the bunch! You never know what you are going to get. The post helps and if the light switch is on, he just might threaten! (6-2-1-8)
Finishing off the 770 Double Quiniela and the evening, this grade A event over 770 is going to be the highlight of the weekend. Loads of talent here and anyone could take home the win if it all goes their way. Clearly the fans favorite will be Gs Cosmo. The most decorated greyhound in this field gets room away from the crowd in the 8 box, and if he comes out running, I don't think anyone in this field can run him down before the wire. He will be the pick, but he needs to rise to the occasion again tonight. Pressuring him for sure will be the hard nose running Slick. Slick won the last marathon he races in and has been a threat and each and every start over the last month over this distance. Making any leader work, he will be a threat throughout tonight. Mo's Aragorn runs better the further he runs, and he too has a marathon win showing in his lines. He loves the rail and gets a great starting box here in the blue blanket. He too must break, but can contend from off the pace as well. Up a bit in class, he needs his best effort in this race. Caitlyns Dream could be the one for all of them to catch in this effort. She has blazing early speed from the marathon box and could easily see the front end in this race. Her drawback is that she is short in the stretch and can be caught by anyone of the closers in this field. If she gets some help behind her though, she might just prove too much on the front end. (8-3-2-5)
On the matinee we have just one top grade event and it comes in the 11th race on the card. The good news for us is that it should be very exciting to watch and it has one of the best puppies at the racetrack in the field. Jet City Woman is back in grade A after a tremendous win last time out in grade B from nearly the same post position. Look for her to break close and hit the afterburners late to take home the victory. Pushing the pace should be back to back winner Ww's Wine Cooler along with her kennelmate from Red Oak, and recent winner herself, Bb's Alonzo. Both greyhounds have the skills to wire this field on the lead, and if they steal enough early, they might just have a chance to continue their streaks. Best of the rest goes to the wishy-washy Kiowa Deep Junk. This greyhound is as fast as he wants to be, but you just never know when he will show up. If he breaks well, and is close early, he might have a shot today. (2-3-5-6)
On to the evening card and POST POSITION rules the day in the 7th race on the card. The edges get the nod here as Braska Nymph is back on an upswing in the 1 box and the wide running rising star Pinball Wizard is feeling right at home in the 8 box. Nymph is more of a breaker and should come out running in this race. She is tough to beat on the lead and that is where she will be early on in this race, but Wizard is developing more in every start and has enough late to bring a hard challenge to the leader at the finish line. Others not to forget about her are the solid grade A competitor Gege Takeaticket and the tough if I'm close early running Ww's Work Flow. (1-8-6-7)
Speed, breaking speed that is, is going to determine just who wins the 11th race! Black Oak Smash has taken well to his new surroundings and has been coming out of the starting box like a rocket over his last few efforts. No one has been close to him early and that will give him the uncontested lead once again in this race. Once in front he can be caught, but I think the closers come too late and he survives at the wire for his 3rd win in his last 4 starts. Stalking him every step of the way will be the fierce competitor Chasmo's Earl. Earl has not missed the money in 6 straight and I fully expect that trend to continue tonight. The back in grade A closers, Sabil Par Hick and Ww Head Rush both should be considered a threat and could be in the mix at the wire as well. If either gets loose early, they too have the potential for the upset. (3-4-7-2)
We saved something special for the last race on the card as you get to watch, wager, and win on the best puppy at the racetrack right now, Ww's Ignite Fire. Despite a hiccup in her first maiden race, Ignite Fire has not been beaten at bestbet Orange Park. She has tremendous late speed and has easily come from off the pace to win 5 straight races up the ladder in a row. She has made it look early at times and will continue her red hot running in this effort. She will have to beat several proven grade A runners to get the job done, but so far, it appears that she is more than up to the task. The only drawback is the post, but she won last time out in grade A from this box. Challenging her will be her kennelmate Ww's Death Row. This greyhound is a solid grade A competitor that has not missed the trifecta in 4 straight, including a pair of wins in grade A. She is a good breaker too and should press the pace early on, but she will be no match for the puppy in the stretch. Dutch Rudy is on the other end of the spectrum as he can run with the puppy late, but might be too far behind early to contend for the win. This greyhound has already been a stakes finalist and will be a tough competitor when the puppy stakes starts in just a few weeks. Here he will make do with the post and should provide the leaders with a stretch challenge to threaten them near the wire. Gs Jersey can't be overlooked either. This greyhound has not missed the money in 6 straight races in grade A and has enough early to get close and enough late to factor at the finish line. A threat from box to wire, she will be in the mix all the way tonight. (5-2-3-6)
Sunday matinee has one top grade event and it comes in the 11th race on the card. Lucky for us it features two of the best greyhounds around and it could be an easy quiniela cash for everyone if they both decide to show up. Orange Park Derby winner Safe At Home draws a great inside post position and should be the favorite to win this race, well that is if Kiowa Mat Marty is not the one with the most money bet on him at post time. Marty fell last time out, but previous to that he had been in the quiniela for 7 straight races where he won 5 starts. With different styles it will be fun to see how this race turns out. Can Marty steal enough to hold on late, or will Safe At Home break too close and drive by in the stretch for the win? Both better be wary of Ww's Musician! This greyhound can hang too and has been in the cash in 9 straight trips. Hot off a win in grade A, she too might just be in the mix for the win today. Ship in Fluff N Stuff gets the red box, and you know you can never forget about the 1 box at Orange Park, so we have to watch out for her as well. She just won in grade B and is poised to make some noise in this effort too. (2-8-4-1)


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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 2.0t and 2.5 exhausts are the same post-downpipe, aren't they?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but the 2.0t and 2.5 exhausts are the same post-downpipe, aren't they?
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I don't know why, but the dealer has also told me specifically that these will not fit a 2.0T
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The 2.5L should have an additional resonator and a longer straight run to mate up with the factory clamp location (vs the 2.0T.)
Sounds like they are not identical, at least not the Votex exhausts.
Last edited by Comatose; 04-11-2012 at 04:13 PM.
It will fit a 2.0t by cutting it down a few inches. All hangers/routing are identical.
*Any sound clips of the exhaust?*
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Great for you...i was just advising you that it will fit by "cutting a few inches" off, and that all hangers are identical. In the other thread a few of the 2.0t guys installed it on their cars and from what i read they really liked it.
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How to get rejected in 7 easy steps* May 18, 2012
Posted by Jeff Riley in : Careers Advice, Graduate recruitment, Uncategorized, career information, careers help, interviews , trackback
With more applications than ever from graduates being considered every year you would think the last thing the accountancy profession needs is more brilliant applications but recent figures from High Fliers points out that marketing and teaching remain more popular than accountancy – but the accountancy profession has more jobs to fill
Consequently the title of the talk 'How to get rejected in 7 easy steps' by Angus Farr (www.employabilityskills.co.uk) was strictly ironic. Angus was talking as part of an event for careers and academic staff by the ICAEW, one of the professional accountancy bodies.
Incidentally Angus disproves a couple of myths about accountancy. Firstly you don't have to study accountancy to be an accountant (he studied medieval history) and secondly he was really funny and interesting. I hasten to add I never bought into these myths in the first place – accountants rock as far as I'm concerned.
1 "Don't bother trying to understand recruitment from an employers' point of view". Oh dear, says Angus and points out that employers don't intend things like assessment centres and application forms to be intimidating and tedious. Essentially they are trying to find out three things about you
Can you do the job?
Will you do the job?
Will you fit in?
Application forms can appear awkward to applicants but employers like them because they know where the information they need is on their own forms. In addition forms aid objectivity in a way cvs can't. For those of you complaining about the stress on A level grades he pointed out that this form of assessment – sitting in a room on a wooden chair with a wobbly desk exactly mirrors the ICAEW exams in a way that the continuous assessment style of degrees simply doesn't. Interestingly later on he also pointed out that there may not be an easy correlation between passing the ICAEW exams and being a good accountant. At an ICAEW event this was like letting off a small hand grenade
2. "Don't try and play the game – its not fair on other candidates". Rubbish, says Angus. He says DO play the game and make sure you try to beat the other COMPETITORS
He pointed out that candidates don't make it for distinct reasons
1 Applicants are sometimes not good enough. This doesn't mean they can't make themselves good enough but candidates may need to improve or find something they are more suited to. Getting more commercial awareness or buffing up your team work are areas easily improved on. Why so glum?
2 Employers can make mistakes. A tumbleweed moment from those of us to whom this had never occurred before. Angus pointed out though that employers are human and accountants are often human too. Consequently they do things like choosing the wrong selection criteria or often giving a role in graduate recruitment interviews to inexperienced managers as a way of getting practice.
His tips
* Show you are good enough. In other words make it obvious. He drew a comparison to taking a driving test – don't just look in the rear view mirror but make it obvious to the examiner that you are looking in the rear view mirror. The equivalent in assessment centres would be not just being a good time manager but take your watch off as a pointed gesture that you are looking after the time. Admittedly, Angus said, the other candidates will think you're a 'git' but the assessors won't have missed it either.
* Show your good enough by being ruthless in excavating your experience. Angus cited someone who had worked in a petrol station but had mainly flagged up its customer service element rather than the accountancy skill involved in till reconciliation – auditors like both these skills but the latter gets them really excited.
3 "Don't waste time proof reading your applications employers will just look at qualifications . . . .won't they?" Er, no, Angus says. Don't make it easy to get rejected by following this foolish advice. Chartered accountants use more words than numbers and this is true from the moment you first apply. Numbers of applications for accountancy jobs are going up but fewer people are employed to filter them. Spelling mistakes in this situation are a quick and objective way of filtering. Angus pointed out that as a selector the second spelling mistake in an application meant he could stop reading it – game over.
A great metaphor for this level of carelessness. Consider that candidates haven't been properly taking instructions from their internal risk departments – if you can't be trusted to follow simple instructions and count the number of words in an application would you be trusted, for example, to not pile into the Bolivian cocoa butter market when instructed by a risk department not to do so? Angus was able to point to one recruitment round in which one third of applicants broke the word limit.
4 "Don't bother with mirror checking you look fabulous all the time" On the contrary, says Angus the 'non verbal' is important. Many applicants can say the right things these days but how they say things and their body language often betrays them.
Angus' recommendations
* Web to web handshake. This is an uber handshake that goes beyond palm to palm. Get a grip says Angus. And get to the assessment 30 minutes early so when others arrive you are already installed, as it were. Then go greet them with your uber web to web handshake . Unsettle them because they are your competitors! I boldly put it to Angus that you could equally be authentically friendly and see them as future colleagues rather than competition. He wasn't buying that and in fact went further – make sure you read their names, he said, so you can strategically 'name check' them in the group discussion. Angus carries his alpha maleness very lightly.
5 "It's only the interview that's important - forget the before and after". No and a thousand times no, says Angus. Employers inflict heaps of different recruitment tools on applicants because it helps them get a more rounded picture so ….
* Practice numerical and critical reasoning tests. There is a really high failure rate with those whose first attempt at these is at the actual assessment. Work through the practice booklets. There aren't that many organisations designing these and you may even remember the questions and or even the answers. Incidentally Angus feels students who 'talk' well sometimes confuse 'Verbal reasoning' with speaking English. They aren't the same and you need to practice verbal reasoning.
* Having said all that second interviews are VERY important. Often they are conducted by senior people and human resource staff are less likely to contradict them when candidates are being discussed and scored. So don't blow the second interview folks.
6 "Don't ask for feedback it's never useful". Students says Angus , are aware of the importance of asking for feedback but they don't actually do it. It is also true that it's a pain for employers to give and they are nervous about doing it because of potential legal complications. So instead Angus suggests asking a different question – not 'why didn't I get the job?' but 'what did the successful candidates do or say that helped them get selected?'
7 "Don't waste time researching sites like ICAEW or talk to careers or tutors – you're busy applying for jobs". Oops, says Angus. Another big mistake. It is an expectation that you will know the company. Not just the web site but go beyond the minimum by checking out profiles on LinkedIn for example. Sign up for company emails as well. Companies use these to reach out to clients and this would provide helpful insights and might even make you aware of senior people who might interview you. This isn't about blagging but brings us back to making sure you can convince employees that you can do the job, will do the job and that you will fit in.
In the same spirit you might also like to read '5 sure-fire ways to blow your internship' ' at http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2012/04/17/5-sure-fire-ways-to-blow-your-internship/
- 1. cheap accountant - May 30, 2012
These are very good tips and I can see where I have made some of these mistakes in the past. My view is that if you really want the job you need to approach the application process like you would for a really important exam, making sure that you swot up on the role and the organisation and spend a good length of time writing your application and then preparing for interview. Sometimes you only get one shot in life.
- 2. Jeff Riley - January 7, 2013
You can always use our online library http://www.careerstagged.co.uk If you search on topics such as applications and interviews it will lead to further resources. Best, Jeff


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No matter the size of your business, Verint has an Impact 360 Speech Analytics solution that's right for you.
- Impact 360 Advanced Speech Analytics provides larger organizations with a robust feature set for analyzing and categorizing contact center recordings according to each company's challenges and objectives.
- Impact 360 Speech Analytics Essentials offers smaller organizations out-of-the-box functionality for surfacing and analyzing trends that might otherwise go undetected—without users having to listen to thousands of calls.
- Impact 360 Speech Analytics Essentials for Audiolog distills valuable insights from customer interaction recordings in Verint's Audiolog solution to help reduce costs and improve the customer experience.
The Verint Advantage
Verint's Impact 360 Speech Analytics solutions can be used alone or as part of a unified suite of solutions. Advantages of the Verint solution include:
- Integration with Workforce Optimization and Voice of the Customer Analytics solutions—Impact 360 Speech Analytics integrates with Verint's Voice of the Customer Analytics and Impact 360 Workforce Optimization solutions to facilitate using the voice of your customer to optimize your business.
- Early Warning on Customer Issues—Organizations can use Verint's speech analytics solution to track what is impacting critical business drivers. They also use the solution to surface trends and customer issues that would otherwise remain hidden.
- Deployment Flexibility—Leverage managed services to deliver recurring analysis or take advantage of traditional deployments and benefit from Verint's low total cost of ownership.


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