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- 1 lb angel hair pasta
- 2 BULBS of fresh garlic
- 1 8.5 oz Jar Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes – Julienne Cut
- 3 7.5-Ounce Glass jars Reese Marinated Artichokes Hearts
- 1 16 oz bag Gulf Shrimp: Raw Peeled Gulf Shrimp (or pre-cook fresh if you prefer)
- 2 6.5 oz cans of well-drained Shiitake Mushrooms (optional)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan
Begin by pealing the garlic and slicing into slivers. This can be a time-consuming process and I found it hard on my arthritis-prone hands. After making this a few times, I finally got a garlic slicer. Now the process goes MUCH faster and my hands thank me.
Next, start heating the water for the pasta over high heat. I usually pour a little olive oil into the water to help keep it from sticking. Depending on how fast you can do the garlic, you may want to start this process first.
Now, in a wok or large frying pan, pour off the herb infused oil from the tomatoes & artichokes (do NOT turn on the burner). Then add the sliced garlic. Thoroughly stir the garlic into the oil. This will coat the garlic to help keep it from sticking together into clumps. Now turn on the burner to medium heat. Continuously stir the garlic to keep it from sticking and to ensure even cooking. Here's the important part: cook the garlic until it becomes golden brown in color. This will dramatically reduce the garlic taste and bring out the nutty flavor. Once you get it to the golden color, remove it IMMEDIATELY from the heat (or it will continue darkening).
The water should be boiling by this point. Go ahead and add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
Now add to the Sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and shrimp (or whatever suits your taste buds). It seems that there is always someone in a party who will pick out the mushrooms, but I really like them. You may also be a fan of "fresh", but the canned mushrooms seem to work quite well when cooking. Put the wok back on medium-low heat and cover. Cook 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is done.
Salt & pepper to taste. I sometimes add a little extra italian seasoning. That's mostly a matter of personal preference.
When the pasta is done, drain thoroughly and coat with a small amount of olive oil to reduce sticking.
When I first started making this dish, I used to mix all of the ingredients together, including the parmesan (freshly grated or pre-packaged), before serving. As I would normally double or triple the batch, it was extremely difficult to get it mixed thoroughly. Now we just serve buffet style, allowing each person to make their own plate (start with the pasta, then add the garlic mixture and top with parmesan). This has the added benefit of freeing up clutter on the dining table and keeping elbows outta faces. In fact, we've become big fans of buffet style eating.
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Low FODMAPs Diet
Last week live on KVOA, I spoke about probiotics and prebiotics and how certain foods can help manage IBS and digestive complaints. In this TV segment I mentioned that IBS is often misdiagnosed and that may people with IBS have an intolerance to one or multiple foods.Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), lactose intolerance and celiac disease have symptoms very similar to IBS. The prevalence of celiac disease is four times greater and SIBO is 40-80% more common in people with IBS. Other conditions that also present with symptoms similar to the complaints found in IBS are inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, gall bladder disease, and gastrointestinal cancers. Since your symptoms may be related to one of these conditions, consideration of all these must be evaluated before treating IBS. Without ruling out these related conditions you may forever be treating the wrong condition.For those that actually do have IBS, following a low FODMAPs diet may alleviate the symptoms of IBS. FODMAPs stands for fermentable oligo-, di-, and monosaccharides and polyls, which are components of foods that in certain individuals trigger the symptoms of IBS.This is a diet that limits, but does not eliminate, foods that contain:
- Lactose, such as milk and yogurt
- Fructose, such as certain fruits and sweeteners
- Fructans, such as wheat bread
- Galactans, such as beans and lentils
- Sugar alcohols (polyols),such as sugar-free foods and gums
These compounds in food are poorly absorbed, highly osmotic and rapidly fermented by gut bacteria, leading to increased water and gas in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which then leads to GI tract distention that causes changes in GI motility, bloating, discomfort and gas.By reducing FODMAPs, most people see an improvement within days. It's truly amazing. When your digestive woes are minimized, your energy, mood and overall quality of life flourishes.As you might imagine, a low FODMAP diet is restricted and quite rigorous, so please don't eliminate without a systematic challenge. A trial elimination diet is followed by a systemic challenge using specific foods that are high in each of the food components. This allows for an assessment of your tolerance for each food component so that you are able to liberalize your diet as much as possible without triggering IBS symptoms. This elimination diet and systemic food challenge is best implemented will a knowledgeable dietitian. First, I will help you rule out other conditions related to IBS. Then, I will walk you through the process of identifying foods that are high FODMAPs, which need to be eliminated for 6 weeks, I will help you create menus and shopping lists for foods that are low in FODMAPs and guide you through the systemic challenge. If you are looking for more information online, I would recommend the two following experts:
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We practically live in sandals during the summer, so we're always on the lookout for a cute new pair. For this week's Fabulous Find, we spotted these chic and inexpensive woven sandals and couldn't pass them up!
These shoes are from Selena Gomez's "Dream Out Loud" collection at Kmart, and the open weave look and ankle strap detail is very on-trend for summer. We think this Fab Find is bound to become your go-to summer sandal! Simply scroll down to check 'em out, and to see three cute ways to style these sandals for summer:
The Sandals:
Dream Out Loud by Selena Gomez Dylan Sandal in Black — $16.99 at Kmart
Outfit Inspiration
If you like these cheap and chic sandals, then you're going to love the outfits we put together for inspiration. Read on to find out three stylish ways to wear this week's Fabulous Find:
Outfit #1
Product Info: Shoes- Kmart, Sunglasses- Free People, Top- Body Central, Bracelets- Accessorize, Shorts- Pacsun
Look casually cool for summer by pairing these sandals with a geometric print top and colored denim shorts. Eclectic bracelets complement this low-key ensemble perfectly, while aviator shades continue the summery vibe.
Outfit #2
Product Info: Shoes- Kmart, Top- ModCloth, Earrings- Jeweliq, Nail Polish- Essie, Skirt- Kohl's
Create a fun and feminine outfit by tucking a sky blue collared blouse into a sweet eyelet skirt. The sandals continue the girly vibe, while these flower-shaped earrings are a quirky touch. Complete the look by painting your nails a pretty shade of blue.
Outfit #3
Product Info: Shoes- Kmart, Necklaces- ASOS, Dress- H&M, Bag- H&M, Lipgloss- NARS
Rock these sandals on a night out by wearing them with a printed midi-length dress. Carry your essentials in a sleek crossbody bag, then accessorize with trendy and delicate choker necklaces. A swipe of light pink lipgloss adds the finishing touch.
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What do you think of this week's Fabulous Find? Would you buy these Kmart sandals? Which look is your favorite? How would you wear these shoes? Remember to leave a comment below and tell us what you think!


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Sen. John Barrasso has represented Wyoming in Congress for 10 years. In that time, he's risen to become the fourth-ranking member of the Senate leadership. During his tenure Congress, he's done positive things for Wyoming, to be sure.
Most recently, his work with Gov. Matt Mead to reform the Endangered Species Act and implement Wyoming's model of sage grouse management at the national level is laudable. He's also been a strong advocate for Wyoming's energy sector and has worked to prevent federal regulations from overburdening the fossil fuel industry that our state relies on for revenue.
However, too often it seems Barrasso is more interested in scoring quick points on cable news and climbing the political ladder than making real change.
Moreover, his win-at-all-costs style of politics leaves us wondering what he truly believes in.
For example, throughout Barack Obama's presidency, he was quick to criticize the Democrats for using parliamentary tactics to push the Affordable Care Act through Congress. Members of this editorial board have listened as Barrasso forcefully denounce Democratic efforts to limit debate.
But when it was the Republican Congress' turn to repeal the ACA in 2017 – an effort years in the works — Senate leadership attempted to push the legislation through with a late-night vote. The rushed legislation that Barrasso and his Republican peers attempted to pass while some Americans slept was part of a last-ditch effort to repeal Obamacare, replacement plan be damned. Suddenly, it appeared Sen. Barrasso was just fine with late-night parliamentary tactics, as long as it was his side benefiting from them.
Barrasso's career as a surgeon helped launch his fast-track to success in the Senate; and he long touted his bona fides about fixing the health care system. But his track record shows he's more comfortable criticizing Democratic solutions than actually solving the problems with our health care system.
Yes, Barrasso has been a strong advocate for our state. But it is impossible to overlook his obstructionism, and at times, his partisan hypocrisy.
Barrasso's opponent, however, appears to us to be more focused on solutions than sound bites.
Dave Dodson is a successful businessman who was so dissatisfied with Congress – and Barrasso in particular — that he wrote down his ideas, formulated a thorough plan of action and then ran a campaign on it.
Some have questioned his choice to switch from running as an Independent early in the race to running as a Republican; but we think it shows that he's more concerned with getting things done than engaging in partisan politics. Some would call him a RINO – Republican In Name Only – because he advocates for working with Democrats to find solutions, but we think it shows he's dedicated to serving his country – and his state – over his party.
Dodson's plan includes legislation to implement term limits in Congress – two terms for senators, four for representatives — and he's pledged to only serve two terms if elected.
This kind of reform is much needed in Washington.
Dodson is also pushing for campaign finance reform, aimed at getting big money out of politics. Increasing campaign finance transparency and reducing special interest influence over our representatives is another crucial step in creating a Congress that works for the people. John Barrasso's campaign has been almost entirely funded by out-of-state PAC money.
Which begs the question, who is Barrasso really representing in Washington, D.C.?
Dodson, meanwhile, wants to address one major issue with health care – prescription drug costs. And while he may not offer a total overhaul of the health care system, he appears more committed to solving health care than scoring points with it.
We see a clear difference between the two candidates – one is running on convictions, while the other appears more focused on ambition.
On the stump, Barrasso loves to tout the special qualities of Wyoming, a place where you can talk directly to your politicians. But he's avoided debating with Dodson so that residents of our state can compare the two. Dodson, meanwhile, has jumped at opportunities for debate.
Barrasso has served our state for a decade, and for that, he deserves our thanks. But we don't believe he deserves our vote this election. Dave Dodson has a positive vision for our state and for our country. He appears to us deeply committed to wanting to improve the awful state of partisan politics that has corroded our country.
It's time for a change in Wyoming. Dave Dodson should be the Republican pick to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate.


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| June 2, 2015, 11:44 pm
Here's an anatomy of a game-winning (or game-losing) grand slam home run:
Leading the Dodgers 8-5 going into the ninth inning Tuesday night, Rockies manager Walt Weiss picks 40-year-old right handed reliever Rafael Betancourt to close out the game. Betancourt had appeared in the first-game of Tuesday's doubleheader, but had thrown only three pitches.
- Alberto Callaspo singles up the middle off Betancourt, followed by singles by Jimmy Rollins and Chris Heisey to load the bases with no outs.
- Betancourt strikes out Justin Turner for the first out.
- Joc Pederson pops out to Brandon Barnes in shallow left field for the second out.


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You completed your undergraduate studies [at the University of Nottingham campus] in Malaysia. To most Ugandans, that country is synonymous with an escapist CNN ad. Was it a truly Asian experience for you as well?
No, I'd say there are other countries that are truly Asian. It is a really nice country apart from the racism. But their tourism is right on point.
How does the racism manifest itself?
It may be a second world country but the people there still have third world mindsets. They are still getting used to Black people and I do not blame them. I think they first saw Black people in the past 10 or 15 years. So they are also just getting used to the idea. The Nigerians there do not make it any better; Internet scams and all. That makes Malaysians think all Blacks are like that.
How did you develop an eye for photography?
I used to edit most of my friends' photos a lot. It is something that came naturally, you know playing around with features on iPhoto and all. That was until I got to that point where I asked myself why I was editing other people's photos yet I could take my own. I had to find a way of getting a camera. Thankfully I got one for a graduation gift.


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Mythology Mondays: A friend to mankind
Prometheus is a Titan, the son of Atlas. Now, the Titans don't really like the Olympians much, being that Zeus and his siblings sort of stole their power from them. Prometheus, however, is a special case.
In some accounts, it was Prometheus who created mankind out of mud. But Prometheus is best known for his gift to man - essentially the gift of civilization.
Prometheus tricked Zeus. On the event of the first sacrifice to the Gods, Prometheus divided the animal into two portions and wrapped each in cloth. In one portion was the bones and fat, all of the inedible parts of the animal. In the other portion was the meat. Prometheus spoke to Zeus on behalf of mankind. He bade Zeus to choose which portion he would take for himself. Zeus, of course, chose the larger bundle. Prometheus had made sure that the sack of bones and fat was larger. This set the precedence for all divine sacrifices - humans would feast on the meat and leave the bones for the Gods.
Out of anger, the Olympians kept the power of fire to themselves, to forge Zeus' lightening bolts, to light Helios' sun chariot. But Prometheus conspired to steal it back.
Prometheus begged admittance to Mount Olympus. He climbed to the heavens where he could reach Helios' chariot. He lit a torch on the flame of the sun and hurried back to Earth, where he gave fire to mankind. Hesiod says that with fire, humans were finally able to take the first steps towards civilization. That Prometheus gave man the means of life.
Prometheus' punishment is renowned. He was chained to a rock on the top of a mountain. Every day an eagle would swoop down and gnaw out his liver. Every night the liver would grow back, and Prometheus would have to suffer again the next day. He remained here through ages of mankind, until finally Heracles freed him.
On mortal men I am straitened in these bonds.
I sought the fount of fire in hollow reed
Hid privily, a measureless resource
For man, and mighty teacher of all arts.
This is the crime that I must expiate
Hung here in chains, nailed 'neath the open sky.
Prometheus' brother Epimetheus, was the husband of Pandora. Prometheus' daughter was Pyrrha, the wife of Deucalion and the only woman to survive the Flood.
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By Sebastian, April 27, 2009 @ 12:18 pm
"nailed 'neath the open sky". I think I might have to borrow that one, it's too good!
Interesting derivation on sacrifices, didn't know that bit :)
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Britain's most infamous suicide spot
Beachy Head near Eastbourne is a dramatic and beautiful headline extending 535 feet above sea level. For most of visitors every year, Beachy Head is a place to escape, relax and take in the dramatic scenery.But its history reveals a darker side. Since the 1600s it's been a popular location for suicide attempts.There are an estimated 20 deaths a year at Beachy Head. Worldwide, the landmark's suicide rate is surpassed only by the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Aokigahara Woods in Japan, according to Thomas Meaney of The Wall Street Journal.
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Daddy Driving A Caddy
Season 4 • Episode 5
Brad Kelly's baby is born, though complications may claim the mother's life. Shawn scrambles when a hydraulic leak dumps oil in the harbor. Emily's greenhorn gets a chance to redeem himself. Zeke hires a secret weapon in to hit the motherlode.
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Well, I'm happy it's Friday! and I'm even happier that I can see what some of our friends have been working on in our Scrap Week Party!!
My very last Scrap Week project is a simple, easy-as-pie Spring garland.
The only thing you need is one or two hoops of a wire garland like these. I found these ones at my dollar store but I know that most craft stores have them too.
Four easy steps sum this bad boy up.
First, I doubled up my wire garland for a little my substance. It felt bare with just one strand, but this is just personal preference.
Then I cut a few more of my scraps into little 5 inch by 1 inch strips.
Tie them on in any pattern or frequency you like.
Then put it where you please!
I pinned one to the table cloth and washi taped another to a wall where I am working on a little Easter vignette.
I love that it is so light weight that you really can just tape it or hang it absolutely anywhere you want a little festive touch of Spring!
Pretty cute for $1 in materials and 5 minutes of time!
Did you work on a project for Scrap Week? Here's where you share with us!
Please stop by and say hello to all the crafty McAwesome folks who took the time to share their projects as well and I hope you enjoyed scrap week as much as I did!!


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This week I made my version of Mushroom Ketchup. Not the thick stuff. It's a liquid mushroom flavor extract. More on that in another post. For the first time using this sauce in a dish I decided to make onion soup.
I cooked sliced onions with a little coconut oil at medium low heat in an open heavy bottomed pot for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring only occasionally. I added very little kosher salt in anticipation of salty ingredients to be added later.
I splashed in just enough Marsala to deglaze the pan and added a bay leaf and sprigs of rosemary and thyme.
To the caramelized onions I added mushroom broth, then let the soup simmer and simmer and simmer.
The mushroom broth wasn't over-salted but the soup certainly didn't need the additional saltiness that I knew the mushroom ketchup would add. Kitchen lore tells me that a potato added to an overly salted dish will absorb some of the salt and reduce the saltiness of the dish. I put the claim to a nonscientific anecdotal test and added two halved potatoes to the soup.
Introducing potatoes into the soup didn't noticeably reduce saltiness but then it wasn't overly salty to begin with. It was just a precaution to avoid over-salting with the addition of other salty ingredients. (I feel like I'm talking in circles). I removed the now cooked potato halves and added about 4 teaspoons of my homemade mushroom ketchup.
To go with the onion soup I toasted slices of part whole wheat bread I made last week.
After the toast had cooled I spread them with ramson butter which I had made by adding powdered ramson leaves to melted butter. The melted butter was then refrigerated, mixed when partially congealed and refrigerated again to finish hardening.
The toast was buttered cold to prevent the sauerkraut I placed on top from making it soggy. This is sauerkraut I fermented four months ago. It is as crunchy and more delicious than ever. This stuff has an eternal refrigerator life it seems.
I placed Provolone cheese on top and slid the toast into the oven under the broiler for a few minutes until the cheese melted.
The onion soup was the best I have made, and not too salty either.
The sauerkraut toast could have been improved by using a more flavorful cheese… Asiago, perhaps? Crushed caraway seeds melted into the cheese might have been good too.
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How Can Oil Pulling and Tongue Scraping Improve Your Oral Health?
By Marion Shaw
We all know how important oral health is for your overall health. That regular checkup and clean at the dentist is essential and if you watch all of those commercials on TV you will also know that having blinding white teeth has become a fashion statement.
Some of the essentials for white teeth and fresh breath are easy. Brushing and flossing twice a day along with mouthwash are traditionally the way to fresh breath, however, there is another way; using our Coco Rinse Oil Pulling Kit and a tongue scraper.
If you've never tried Coco Rinse, our oil pulling kit, you definitely should check it out. It's simple and easy to use and has many health benefits. This is called "Oil Pulling" and has been used for centuries to clean teeth and freshen breath. Our Coco Rinse is a combination of coconut oil flavored with organic mint. To use, simply squeeze the packet of the rinse into your mouth and swish around for about 10 minutes. This process is known to clean the teeth, gradually whitening them with continued use, but even more important is the elimination of plaque and tartar that gradually build up on the teeth. This makes that trip to the dentist much more pleasant as the chipping and scraping will be greatly reduced.
Most people tend to concentrate their daily routine on the teeth. However, what about your tongue?
Stick out your tongue and say…yuck? No one ever said tongues were pretty. And maybe that's why they're sometimes neglected when it comes to oral health. But your tongue is an important part of your mouth, and you should always include it in your hygiene routine. Your tongue is not a smooth surface. It is covered in little bumps which makes it feel rough and this can harbor many bacteria which, if left alone, can lead to infections and can turn the tongue white or yellow, definitely yuck! Bacteria can also lead to bad breath and can change the sense of taste.
One very important point is to examine your tongue regularly. Look for unusual texture or red spots. 2400 Canadians per year are diagnosed with oral cancer. Ask your dentist to check your tongue is he/she is not already doing it.
So how do you take care of your tongue? Remember to brush it daily, but another way is to buy a tongue scraper. A daily scrape will clean away any film on the tongue, get rid of bacteria and keep your tongue healthy. Just remember, do not scrape too hard or you may actually injure it.
Want the fresh breath dream team? Pick up our Coco Rinse and a Tongue Scraper, (hmmmaybe we should make one of those!) swish and scrape and enjoy your healthy mouth and minty fresh breath.


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OM namaH shiwaaya = ॐ नमः शिवाय = Salutation to Lord Shiva
26 September 2013
Sanskrit Translation of English Mantra for Tattoo of Betsy Bigbee
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OM namaH shiwaaya = ॐ नमः शिवाय = Salutation to Lord Shiva
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Pedersen Bicycle: The King of Bicycles
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"The King of Bicycles" is an original poster by Karl Edwards in the style of late 19th century European lithographs. It is a tribute to the staying-power of the Pedersen Bicycle, a bike first introduced in 1893, but still in production today in Europe.
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Mix Series: 005 - Eugenia
Episode 5 of our mix series was another set recorded live at our opening party at the Public Works SF on July 15th. The mix begins by weaving delicate ambient and IDM cuts into an increasingly dancefloor-friendly zone. Dreamy instrumentation from Chaos in the CBD and Janeret makes way for deep and dubby cuts from Vril, Stewart Walker, and Traumer. This mix makes easy light of Eugenia's diverse and polished taste and ensures she's one to watch. You can view her soundcloud here.


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Art & Science: Call for projects from doctoral students and research scientists
Le Fresnoy – Studio national des arts contemporains is calling for applications from doctoral students and scientific researchers who would like to develop a project related to their research activity, while immersing themselves in an artistic environment.
This call is in line with the initiatives undertaken over the past ten years by Le Fresnoy to bring artists and scientists closer together (technological support by research laboratories for art students' projects; setting up of mixed art / science research and creation group; exhibition at Palais de Tokyo and symposium at Collège de France on the theme "The dream of forms").
It is expected a project of a scientific nature, or whose issues concern science. The candidate will participate in the curriculum proposed to student artists and will benefit for his project from the same means of production as the latter.
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Deadline for applications > June 30, 2018
Jury and communication of results > July 6, 2018 :
Program and work calendar during the academic year (to be specified by the applicant) > October 2018 – June 2019
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Whilst vibration can be beneficial and is often used during relaxing massage sessions – constant vibration can do considerable damage, Most injuries that result from vibration occur over a period of time so what starts as minor discomfort turns into a long term chronic injury.
If you (or people who work for you) handle equipment that vibrates over long periods of time can result in disorder and damage to blood vessels, nerves and joints. This can arise from using hand held power tools, but can also be the result of driving vehicles over rough ground for long periods of time and other activities that jolt or shake the human frame. This kind of vibration can cause tissue injuries and can even dislodge internal organs.
The problem is that once damage occurs the effects are usually long term and cannot be cured, although the symptoms may be alleviated to some extent. This means that employers need to be vigilant about the effects of vibration.
The legislation relating to this is the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 and employers should assess the risks and take steps to reduce or eliminate risks from hand-arm vibration. When usage is occasional it's unlikely to be a problem; it's when daily use of vibrating equipment is involved that the situation needs to be assessed and addressed.
Ideally, control measures should be in place and information, training and health monitoring should be available to employees.
- Health symptoms that flag up potential hazards include:
- Tingling and numbness
- Pain in the hands, arms, back or joints
- Sleep disturbance
- Painful finger blanching in cold or damp conditions
- Reduction of the ability to do fine work or everyday tasks – like fastening buttons or working with precision.
- Weakening of the grip.
If hand-guided or hand-held power tools or machines are used daily or the environment generates vibration (foundries, heavy steel fabrication, construction) it's essential to carry out careful checks on employees' health.
If members of your staff fall victim to vibration-related health problems you'll lose a trained operative and they'll lose their livelihood. It's much better to be ahead of the game and ensure your staff and your business are protected from these injuries.
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GUEST BLOG: Emma Stacey on the European FITASC Championship in Italy
We love our guest blogs! Thank you to Emma Stacey, one of our sponsored shooters who wrote a detailed post about her experience at the European FITASC Championships in Italy
The week was made all the more special for me because I got to shoot in the same team as my dad, who was also the GB captain. We are one of only a few father-daughter pairings to shoot in the same national team, and it was a very memorable experience. Another highlight of the trip for me was carrying the GB flag at the opening ceremony in Todi. The FITASC opening ceremonies are very different to the Sporting ones, and to have the opportunity to parade through Todi was fantastic.
From a Ladies team perspective, we had a bit of a rocky start to the competition but the last two days, and especially the last day, were mega. At the start of Sunday, we were 21 points behind France in the team category, and we were very close with Russia and Italy and so the pressure was on to have a good day to get the best medal possible. If I'm honest, I thought silver was definitely attainable, but I thought that France, who had shot superbly all week, were a bit out of reach. However, it turned out not to be the case as after an awesome effort from the team we managed to overturn a 21-point gap in one day to win the Ladies team title by 1 clay!!! Standing on the podium hearing the national anthem play out was a very proud moment and one I hope I can repeat at some point in the future. Thank you to Lucy and Pet for being fantastic teammates and giving it their all, we can now say we are European team champions!!!
I must not go any further without congratulating the whole GB team, every single category won medals with all but the Men's team winning gold. The men shot fantastically all week and a bronze medal was truly deserved in a very tough category. Massive congratulations to Des Sturgess and Josh Bridges, two new European Champions from the GB squad. For every category team to win gold was a truly fantastic result, and one of the best performances from a GB FITASC team in recent years.
Individually Dad finished 12th overall and I finished 7th in Ladies which is a great result to build from going forward, complementing our team medals. I was very pleased with my performance, especially considering it was my first GB cap. We have had a fantastic time in Italy and that is largely to do with the people and teammates we shared the experience with. The atmosphere amongst the team was second to none, and I really do hope this will prove to be a launch pad for GB FITASC teams in the future.
It would be remiss of me not to mention the incredible support I get from my sponsors that builds the foundations for this result. Teal and quartering-going-away targets were something I really struggled with from the gun-down position before the trip, but Dad and I had a very good practice session with my CPC clays refining the technique. This proved absolutely crucial as there were LOADS of teal at the shoot and I went from hardly ever hitting them, to only missing one all week. So, thank you Laporte CPC for giving me that opportunity!
Thank you also to Krieghoff, Hull Cartridge, Vario, West Country Guns, Team Bath and top coach Shaun Stacey.
Next stop - the World Sporting, where GB teammates will become England rivals!
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Having acquired the Virgin Mobile brand in 2006, Optus wished to treble its retail presence. The barrier it found, however, lay in the point of sale (POS) system on which the existing chain of retail outlets ran. And, more than just an obstacle, problems related to its POS system were already gnawing at the heart of the enterprise and limiting its expansion. It was Transacta's In-Touch POS system that proved the key to unshackling Virgin Mobile.
The benefit of the Transacta POS system is having control over the inventory that is being sold. They have good reporting, they can see what is selling, what isn't selling and you can see who is actually selling what products.
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EverybodyFights x Pan-Mass Challenge
David Bergeron, Director of Operations for EverybodyFights, rode in his 10thPan-Mass Challenge (PMC). In total, he has raised over $77,000 for this amazing cause.
"I am fighting for my friends who have lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, and friends closer than blood," says David Bergeron (Director of Operations for EverybodyFights). "I ride for those who lost the fight but never stopped fighting. I ride for Scott Salman, Mr. Coffin, Bertil's family members, and everyone who is in the fight."
"The weekend is all at once mind-blowing, exhausting, thrilling, and an emotional roller coaster," says David.
Founded in 1980, the annual PMC brings together over 6,000 riders from across the world to bike across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and raise funds for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This is one of the most successful fundraising campaigns in the nation. Over this two-day event, cyclists ride 192 miles across Massachusetts, challenging themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.
"My first ride was in 2008, and during that ride I came across a girl around the age of 8, holding a sign that said, "I am here because of you, thank you." Each year I get on my bike to ride, and to fight for those who can't fight for themselves, in hopes that they too can say this same thing one day."
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Saturday, January 8, 2011
Maddie's Grapes
They have a story about two rabbits named Max and Ruby. Max really, really wanted some Red Hot Marshmallow Shooters in the story. When he made scribbles on the page (his writing for Red Hot Marshmallow Shooters) the grocer couldn't read it and he didn't get them. At the end of the story he drew a picture of Red Hot Marshmallow Shooters and the grocer gave him some. Maddie right away said she wanted some red grapes so she went and found the red color and filled an entire page with grapes. Then later she said she wanted some purple grapes. Above is her picture of the purple grapes. She is very much into drawing things in groups or order. See how they are all lined up in rows? Izzie is free with her art, it's haphazard and spontaneous. Maddie is meticulous and organized with her art.
1 comment:
- Serendippity said...
THAT needs to go in the baby book for sure! Maddie's first grocery list. How cute!
- January 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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The LIANG HUANG BAO CHAN directly translated as the Emperor Liang's Repentance Service is attributed to Emperor Liang Wudi (502-549). He was the first Emperor of the Liang Dynasty in China. He had been described by many as one of the more interesting emperors of his dynasty, and his reign was among the longest and most stable of many of the Southern Dynasty's. His given name was Xiao Yan.
Emperor Wudi established and built many universities and extended the Confucian civil service examinations. He decreed that sons of nobles study the classics. He was well read himself and wrote poems and patronized the arts. He adopted Confucian values in governmental affairs but embraced Buddhism as well. He banned the sacrifice of animals and was against human execution. He actually, at some point of time in his life, entered a Buddhist monastery. He also received the Five Precepts and the Bodhisattva Precepts.
According to legend, the empress was reborn in the woeful state of a huge snake because of her negative karma. She appeared to Emperor Wudi in his dreams and begged to be saved from this woeful state. Emperor Wudi asked the Venerable Bao Zhi, a Buddhist monk, for advice to help relieve the suffering of his wife. Venerable Bao Zhi then gathered many high ranking monastic members to help the emperor. Together, they created a 10-chapter repentance book for the emperor.
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When your cruise boat suite comes with its own balcony, butler, and 24 hour room service, I don't have to over explain why you spent a lot of time in robes and pajamas. It was basically an introvert's dream - traveling the world from the privacy of your own room. I actually ended up wishing we had more sea days because the boat was such a peaceful place to relax, reflect, and recenter.
Now that we've been back a week, it's time to take off again! I am currently posting this in between madly unpacking, loads of laundry, and re-packing as we take off for Toronto for a couple weeks. Last time we went, I worked a lot of the trip as I have quite a few clients I work with who a based there. However, I'm looking forward to spending a little more downtime and family time this time around - but as with every time we go back, work finds a way to pop up! Not that I'm complaining...
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Small to medium-sized businesses (35 to 1500 employees) looking for complete HR software to transform their workplace. HR, Payroll, Documents, E-Signatures, Benefits, Time, Talent Management, and more
Sentric provides HR and payroll software that connects companies with their people. Transform your workplace with complete HR software that lets you do more than manage data and takes you 100% paperless. SentricHR empowers you to put your people first by automating key processes, helping you stay compliant, and more.
My first choice in Payroll and HR Software
Pros: SentricWorkforce is a well-designed and well-rounded HRIS/Payroll System. The integration between Time and Labor Management (time cards) and HR (benefits, time off plan, performance) is seamless and makes running payroll a breeze.
The Time Off Plans, electronic forecasting, requesting time off, and approval process is always a "fan favorite" with the company employees, and they like being able to manage their own demographic information, direct deposits, tax information, etc.
As an Administrator, the wealth of stock reports, along with the ability to write ad hoc reports, means that I can always have the information I need, when I need it.
Cons: The one area where the software can be better, and rumor has it this is being add for a future release, is in providing calendar view of schedules and time off, both departmentally and company-wide.
Overall: Overall, this is the most comprehensive, yet user friendly, HRIS/Payroll system available. Having working with almost every large payroll product on the market over my 30+ years in business, the fact that I have implemented SentricWorkforce in the last 3 companies that I have worked with will be an indicator that this is a quality product, supported by a quality team of programmers, implementation specialists, and customer support and service providers. SentricWorkforce allows our company to drive supervisory responsibilities down to the managers that need it, while providing HR and Finance the confidentiality necessary to maintain our team members' privacy of information.
I like working with Sentric and have found the reps to be accommodating and friendly.
Pros: I have found Sentric to be fairly easy to use and your reps are generally pretty quick to respond to questions.
Cons: I think that sometimes questions or requests are lost in translation when it comes to email. There have been times when what I have attempted to communicate has not being interpreted correctly. That can be frustrating, although you do have some reps who will pick up the phone and call to be sure that everyone is on the same page.
We have learned allot about the software through trial and error. There are probably many more benefits to using your program that we just have not figured out yet. It would be very nice if you would offer more training in all the aspects of using Sentric.
Sentric Workforce is so helpful
Pros: I like that Sentric is able to handle so many functions. We use it for everything! We keep all of our staff information, qualifications, benefits, payroll, etc. in the system. We also use it for recruiting and posting jobs as well. We can track our applicants and all of our openings. Once the applicant's information is in the system, it transfers over when they are hired so we do not need to reenter addresses, education, etc. It also has the capacity to run reports. We use it for so many functions, we don't know what we would do without it!
Cons: Some of the functions (such as reports) do require practice but the more you use it, the easier it becomes.
Overall: This solved our problem of keeping track of all Employee information and having it all in one place is just wonderful.
The entire platform needs an improvement from web portal to mobile application.
Pros: I like that I can see my PTO and W2 information. I can easily review my teams hours for the previous and current pay period.
Cons: * Mobile application on android is flakey and disconnects constantly even though GPS /location services are enabled.
* There are many times I used the mobile app and it caused multiple punches which in the end annoys me and HR to fix.
* Everytime I submit a review for an employee, I get an error to contact the system admin. By the way I am the director of IT and this is super annoying to have managers call my department for software that is not managed by us.
* after submitting a review the format is stripped and becomes a huge paragraph and hard to actually conduct a review. You should keep the format or all HTML.
* Employees that are salary should be able to manage there own time and fix there mistakes in punching in and out. I have to review and approve anyways later for payroll. This is an extra step that causes distractions for both management and employee.
* The web interface is not responsive.
* the home page should nit display any sensitive information, because when I am conducting a review, I have to login to my account. Employees should never see my PTO.
* Its easy to see how much hours my employee works in time and attendance, but its harder to see my own time per pay period, Why?
* It was not intuitive to find how to create additional punches or modify segments. having an icon or visual display would help.
I have more to add, you can give me a call.
Overall: Adding data into a central location.
Transitioning and adapting to Sentric Workforce has proven mostly favorable
Pros: System works well for mid-size organizations and can be customized according to the organization's needs and pay rules. More or less it was a seamless transition from the larger payroll provider I had utilized in the past, as well as more affordable. The account representatives that I deal with the majority of the time are professional, kind, hard-working, and knowledgeable.
Cons: We utilize Attendance On Demand, which is the time clock side of Sentric and it is more challenging to correct issues since it's a 3rd party application. Additionally, some of the features within Sentric are less than user-friendly and do not often have clear instructional guides on "how-to's" (I can assume this is mostly due to all the customizations).
Overall: A better understanding of how payroll/time clock software integrates with HR.
Top notch customer service. They are very responsive and have been helpful in implementation.
Pros: The payroll module and open enrollment are great. Love the performance management feature as well. If you have some basic html knowledge, you can do a lot to make the system your own.
Cons: I believe there is room to improve on the ATS/Recruiting portion of the software. It works and can get the job done, but would love the ability to put more notes and chat with hiring managers within user profile. I will note that Sentric has consistently made changes and continues to get better.
Overall: Sentric helped us streamline multiple software systems into one all in one solution for payroll and HRIS and ATS. Helped a lot in simplifying our time tracking to payroll.
Stellar - Wonderful
Pros: It does everything we need it. Customer service is prompt and professional. Sentric is always working to improve the software. Recommend to all my friends.
Cons: Time keeping....the time keeping side of the software is not as great as the workforce side. Feel it could have an overhaul or needs some major improvements compared to how our previous time keeping worked.
Overall: Payroll, expertise, simplicity, access to information, reporting
A Good HRIS System
Pros: Sentric is a pretty good HRIS system. When it comes to employee self-service, it is intuitive and easy to use. From an administrator stand point it is also pretty intuitive, but if you have any issues it's pretty easy to get help through the Community Hub or from your representative. I haven't run into any downtime, which is great. The program is updated approximately once a month (as needed) and is during low-access times.
Cons: It doesn't do all that we hoped- for instance the calendar only shares with supervisors instead of the whole team. They are anticipating that this will change in June or July of 2018. Also, the only way to add pay stubs is to use the Sentric payroll administration. We are unable to upload employee pay stubs securely from another payroll administrator. Their time administration is also a bit wonky- the punch in/out on a cell phone doesn't always work like it should.
That said our representative is great about sending in feedback to developers and keeping us apprised of changes that we have requested!
Overall a good experience in the beginning -
Pros: Ease of operation - Easy to understand reporting system. Easy to navigate in the system to find information that you need.
Cons: The change from one contact person to the support team. Can't get some reporting items to run how we would like them to be. And not being able to change our GL without being charged.
Overall: Time and attendance has made our life easier. Used to do a lot of manual keying.
Fantastic Service
Pros: Ease of the software
Cons: Not being able to transfer from one company to another. The system does not keep track of terminated employees and the day they are terminated. That is done by us and not the system which it should be
Overall: The ease of the software is really great. There are a few things that need to be tweaked. Transferring from one company to another should be much easier than it is but that is my only real complaint. Our account representative is OUTSTANDING! I do not know what I would do without her. She is so knowledgeable and patient. She is a great teacher and always thinks ahead. I am so thankful to have her.
Recommendations to other buyers: The system needs to keep better track of terminated salaried employees
by Sentric on December 13, 2016
Thanks for the feedback Sandra. We'll be sure to pass it along to the product team and let Bridgette know you're singing her praises!
Good services for the price!
Pros: Easy for me to use as an administrator, and they just added a mobile app, which is awesome!!
Cons: Some of the self-service functions should be more user-friendly.
Overall: Awesome implementation from start to finish, although the implementation team should probably learn more about the backend of the system, as we ended up creating more PTO policies than we needed (there's an override function I wasn't aware of).
Recommendations to other buyers: When adding a direct deposit, it's not intuitive for employees to have to rearrange them in order and/or delete them if they need to replace it. There should be an option screen to replace current or add another account to the current list and what order you'd like them to be in, then auto arrange based off of their answers.
by Sentric on July 29, 2016
Thanks for the feedback Rachel! We'll be sure to forward it onto the implementation team and product team!
It is very effective to have and saves our HR department time.
Pros: Most employees can update their own stuff such as insurance, w-4's, banks information and they can pull previous stubs. They can request PTO and have an overall count of PTO time available and left. You can also check for future PTO availability for those people that like to plan ahead.
Cons: Sometimes is not as user friendly, where employees call to ask where what is. For Example when an employee needs a past check stub, it is a little hard to see the date change in the corner at the bottom.
Good quality product
Pros: The ACA reporting is a great tool. I love that employees are able to update their contact information and can view /print their pay stubs.
Cons: It does not seem like all parts of the product integrate seamlessly. If a manager puts in sick time for an employee in their time card, it does not pay them or update the attendance module.
HRIS and Payroll System
Pros: customizable, many options, completes the following functions: payroll, benefits, qualifications, employee profiles, talent management, reports, attendance, notifications, and is user friendly once you get to know the system
Cons: When something isn't customizable and you have to wait for your next upgrade in order to possibly get it.
Generally a good experience. Able to customize Sentric to our industry.
Pros: Very user friendly. Our employees are able to use. The mobile app is a huge plus for our employees so they can view their pay stubs, schedule, etc.
Cons: There are some features we wish Sentric had that Sentric is not capable of doing. The customer service is lacking at times.
Overall: Attendance, Benefits Module, Recruiting
I have used this system since January 2017. Pretty straight forward!
Pros: Relatively easy to use. Navigating through the tabs and finding information is intuitive. Making changes on the timekeeping side has helped us manage hourly employees.
Cons: The reporting is less than optimal. We would love to be able to download reports into Excel that are dumped columns instead of having to convert the data into columnar format. Very inefficient. Would like to see a web based version!
BergerABAM HR Generalist
Pros: Easy to use once you figure out the layout of the Sentric software.
Cons: Ability to make certain changes in Sentric instead of having to contact service reps. Sentric seems to control certain aspects of the software.
Overall: I enjoy using Sentric except when I need to delete/remove an employee record due to a duplicate or other reason. When this occurs, I have to notify our service rep to remove the employee record. Not sure why certain issues are controlled by Sentric instead of our HR team.
Customer Service is excellent and people are easy to work with
Pros: The ease of using the payroll services and HR. The services are good and the customer service when we have issues is timely
Cons: The app does not work correctly. The cost effectiveness when implanting new features seem to be very expense.
Some things can be confusing to navigate but the support teams are great!
Pros: The site provides everything you need in one place. Prior to using this system we had to rely on personnel files, so this makes it a lot easier.
Cons: Sometimes hard to navigate. There are also glitches with new hires and setting them up to appear correctly the first time when it comes to actually processing payroll.
Overall: Easy to run reports to complete other tasks. A good place to store personnel information.
Payroll Software
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: None
Overall: SentricWorkforce was easy to use and was very functional payroll wise, no payroll software is without issues, but Sentric's customer service was excellent. I really miss them and was sorry we had to change providers, not a decision made by the payroll department here.
Recommendations to other buyers: None
Very good!
Pros: The ability to house everything in one area. One stop shop. The technical support is fantastic. It is accessible to all employees in various degrees of permission level.
Cons: Sometimes it can be complicated and not intuitive. It took quite awhile to become proficient. I've been using it a little over a year.
Overall: The ability to have everything centralized. Very good support.
Overall Great Platform
Pros: The software is user friendly and easy to use! I also love the customer support. Everyone is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They certainly go above and beyond for their clients!
Cons: Updates to the system can cause glitches in the first 24 hours, however, Sentric is steadfast about resolving all issues expeditiously.
Overall: Easy payroll processing!
My take on Sentric
Pros: The ease of use.
Cons: Nothing so far.
Overall: I have greatly enjoyed these products. I love how user friendly they are. They offer such a wide variety. I would recommend these products for any type of business big or small.
Recommendations to other buyers: I enjoy using these products.
Sentric is user friendly & is a great all in one package.
Pros: Payroll and timekeeping being all in on. Payroll used to take me 3 - 5 hours but now it's about 30 minutes. My managers really like it as well. We track absences and tardy s a lot easier and efficiently.
Cons: The app only displays schedules in military time. I have the option on the website to switch, and our employees easily get confused using military time. Employees also don't see the full schedule to switch with other employees which would cut down time my managers spend reaching out to employees to get shifts covered. The prenote date is really inconvenient even set at 7 days. Our employees get a live check no matter how quickly their direct deposit info is put in the system. Our previous system was 3 - 4 days & usually their first check made the direct deposit.
Overall: time keeping and payroll being integrated. My managers can on board their own employees.
So Easy to Use
Pros: User-friendly. Screens are easy to read and logical
Cons: Wish it was easier to write ad hoc (custom) reports
Overall: I've worked with most major payroll software programs, including some that are specific to the industry they're used in. (ADP, Kronos, Meridian, Ceridian, Oracle). Nothing else has ever been this user-friendly.
The only downgrade is for minor trouble with ad hoc reports, but everything else is wonderful.
Awesome Product, Even Better Support
Pros: User Friendly
Cons: No Position Control feature
Overall: Since our initial buy in, our company has been blessed with two amazing Customer Reps! Our current Rep is absolutely fabulous!! I couldn't do my job without her help!!!
Pros: easy to use. very fluent. looks very good as well. The implementation was easy and seamless. Training was excellent
Cons: none. Only issue we had was getting a response back for a password issue but we resolved it ourselves. It may have been a connection error via the site but it's not a big deal.
Customer Support
Pros: Awesome customer service.
Cons: Phone app doesn't have the ability for those who have to manually add hours to time card - to add them. i.e - 8 hrs per day rather than in and out - we do not punch.
Overall: We have been utilizing SentricWorkforce for over a year now. We were recently moved over to version 2. Customer Support is awesome.
Very helpful customer service, most problems solved same day, communication is excellant
Pros: Easy to work with, system lets you know when something is being done incorrectly, being able to access reports right away, payroll reports are ready the same day
Cons: can't think of anything, if there is customer service handles it right away , we just started with employee benefits we will know more by the end of the month how difficult it is for them
Overall: very hands on, user friendly , easy to instruct others on how to use, updated information available at all times
We use Sentric daily and it has been a great help to us.
Pros: The ease with which we can go from one area to another. It user friendly and whether adding new hires or terminating someone, the process is smooth. It is also easy to make any corrections or changes as needed. The reports are helpful and even someone new can quickly get a report using the ones on the left side that have already been completed. It has been real asset to our organization and we use it constantly.
Cons: I am new to Sentric and putting together a new report is the most challenging aspect for me. I am not always sure where to start or what to pull. I think the more I use this feature, the better I will become. I have watched the training video but it would also be helpful to have an instruction sheet to use.
We are a newer customer with Sentric. So far it's been good.
Pros: We were using a DOS based system prior. This system is very easy to navigate and understand. We have had to contact customer support for assistance, and they have been very helpful in helping us navigate the software.
Cons: I'm still learning, so I haven't found anything that hasn't worked or was difficult. Customer support has been very helpful with any issues that have come up.
Excellent HR Tool
Comments: Overall the value of the software is outstanding! The new version has gotten a great reception with our employees.
Happiness is outsourcing payroll!
Pros: Ease of use
Cons: manual checks and gross up checks
Overall: We made the change to Sentric mid-year. They made it seamless and my employees only received 1 W-2. Some of the firms we looked at would only pick up their info so the employees would get 2 and I would have had to pay for 2 sets. They have the ACA figured out and the program seems to be working well. They have saved me time and money.
We have a very short turnaround time between the end of a pay period and payday. The payroll information is emailed to me shortly after we input. We are able to complete all of our in-house accounting quickly and with time to spare. I receive an email when the checks are shipped and when they have been delivered. That is peace of mind.
Even better than expected
Comments: After an extensive search for a new payroll/HR system, we decided SentricWorkForce was head and shoulders above the competition, and seemed to fit every one of our needs. The implementation process went smoothly thanks to the hard work and dedication of their excellent project manager Rob. We are taking a controlled rollout approach to implementing the various modules of the system, but so far we have been pleasantly surprised to find the system and support even better than we expected. Our staff have taken to the new system quickly. The Employee Self Service module is invaluable, and extremely easy to understand and use. The absence functionality is very flexible, which was one of our key criteria in selecting a new system, and easily handles our various robust, multiple tier absence plans, which has saved us a lot of time and money. The only difficulty we've experienced with the system is in managing internal employee promotions between entities (i.e. if a person switches positions from one organization to another). However, it is still easier managed in this system than in our previous systems. Overall we are thrilled with the system, and look forward to rolling out more of it in the coming months.
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Comments: When we decided to go with Sentric, I was not sure on what to expect. We currently have been with Sentric since January of this year and Sentric has exceeded all of my expectations. The customer service has been great, thank you Missy and Bridgette. They have been very supportive and have responded quickly to any questions. If a problem arises, they are quick to find a solution. In regards to the payroll system, the payroll processing is very simple and efficient even with the addition of a custom tool that was designed by Sentric for my company's needs.
The majority of the standard reports that Sentric provides contains the essential information that is needed. Sometimes though, you need specific information related to your company. The only way to access this information is by requesting a custom report or using the Ad Hoc reporting function which I find not very user friendly.
Overall my experiences with Sentric have been positive. This is a good beginning and as we continue to grow as a company, I believe that Sentric will have the capability to handle this growth.
by Sentric on May 03, 2016
Thanks so much Sue! We think Missy and Bridgette are great, too!
SentricWorkforce - Improving the HRM Experience
Comments: Throughout our years using Sentric, we have needed to utilize all aspects of the system including payroll processing, tracking leaves of absences, hiring/terminating employees, time management, customized reporting and more. The system is very user friendly, and whenever we get stuck on something, our representative is just a phone call away. Although we have had some minor issues with Workforce and TLM along the way, the representatives were able to work around the problem, come up with an agreed upon solution and correct matters for our future use.
The newest addition to our repertoire of Sentric items is the Employee Self Service portion. We have been able to make tremendous progress with tracking changes to employee information, capturing electronic signatures for required documents, routing time off approvals, and so much more.
Our overall satisfaction with Sentric, both their products as well as their customer service, is extremely high. Upon hiring a new HR Administrator, they even sent reps out to our facility to do an entire day training on the functionality of the systems. They have continually gone above and beyond with their level of support, and we would recommend them highly.
Pros: Customer Service is fast to respond. It is nice having all the companies we process together but are able to process locations/companies separately.
Cons: Why can't the system Prorate an employee that didn't start at the beginning of the pay period. Manual checks are weird. Sometimes we think we are just doing an adjustment and a check is sent.
Sentric is a fine system that does everything that I need it to do.
Pros: I like it most for its ease of use. It is very easy to access and move around in... everything appears logically and the functionality is great.
Cons: You could include easier and more robust report options. I am newer to utilizing the system and it sometimes is hard to gain the right data.
Overall: Improved functionality
Overall experience with Sentric has been positive!
Pros: -Easy to use
-Navigation makes sense
-Customer support has been very helpful especially with all the ACA reporting and payroll taxes
Cons: -Electronic new hire paperwork is not cost effective
-Also not cost effective to do open enrollment through them
-Whenever there's an update, something always breaks behind the scenes
Extremely poor system. Not intuitive and poor reporting capabilities.
Pros: When viewing an employee, you can easily navigate to their manager's profile and vice versa. The search box is easy to navigate (but also expected).
Cons: Reporting is horrible cannot run date in time reports without pulling duplicate employee entries. The user interface lacks so much - not intuitive unless you are a power user of the platform. Difficult to maneuver around the system. No single sign-on options.
Overall: It's something to hold data versus paper folders.
by Sentric on June 29, 2018
Thank you for your feedback, Denise. We take input from our clients seriously, and we've recently made significant improvements to reporting as well as the user interface. A member of our support team who specializes in reports has reached out and can guide you through the changes and any questions you have.
After the huge upgrade last year, I feel like things got a bit more difficult.
Pros: I like that I have all my information in one place and how the applicant tracking system information flows over when a person is hired.
Cons: I don't like that things are not as easy to find anymore. We always have problems pulling accurate reports, such as active employees. There are always employees missing even though we show them as active. Little things like that. The format is not as welcoming or easy to figure out.
Overall: Payroll processing and everything in one place. I liked how it was set up when we had one dedicated representative.
Difficult to get help - Always have to purchase Concierge Service for Benefits and ACA
Pros: The employees like the Dashboard. They like that they are able to see their time off requests and how much time they have left in their PTO bank.
Cons: The reports - cannot make an ad-hoc report easily. Also, when attempting to get help, we are referred to videos, articles and other features on the HUB site.
Overall: Compared to the software we had previously, this seemed like something that would be alot easier for HR to use. Our CFO decided to get this software and it is easier than what we had before but it is lacking in reports and customer service.
Easy to use and great report functionality
Pros: I like that Sentric houses payroll and HR in one spot! I also like that employees can use it to view and print pay stubs and request time off.
Cons: I dislike that our employees find it hard to use. They dislike that they have to change their password often.
Overall: It is a time saver.
Glad we made the switch!
Pros: Very easy to use! Lots of features, almost too many to use. :) I love the attendance tracking! It has really helped decrease
Cons: Some of the setup is hard to understand. But once it is setup, it really doesn't need to be changed again. However, the implementation team does a great job helping!
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Pros: The PTO forecasting and directory
Cons: Not able to integrate with other HR Software, No Onboarding and no areas to confidentially store personnel file information.
Overall: Everyone at Sentric is very helpful. The system itself needs some work. Since we have moved, we have had to take some steps backward. We have lost onboarding capabilities and are not able to integrate with our other HR Software which creates extra steps for us. In addition, I believe they need to create a best practice for storing personal files on their system so that HR Departments can become paperless. I believe these are the 3 areas of focus for Sentric. The employees continue to love the time off forecasting and the directory.
We couldn't be happier with this software
Pros: The support of the implementation team made our transition so easy! The software is so adaptable to all of our needs.
Cons: None identified, we are so happy with the software!
Overall: In less that 2 months we implemented this software in an environment which was almost completely dependent on manual processes. We had no time clock in place, so we saved so much time in automating processes because of Sentric. I can't think of any need we have in Human Resources that was not able to be implemented through Sentric. We are completely satisfied with this product and what they said they could deliver, versus what they actually delivered. No bad surprises at all!
We have not had a good experience with Sentric Work Force
Pros: What I like most is that the system holds a great deal of information in one central location. I also like that is generates many reports.
Cons: Lack of training on how to use it. Customer Support instead of having one Service Rep who knows your company. It is frustrating and time consuming to explain things repeatedly to many people. We have issues entering dates as well.
implementation of payroll for new entity
Pros: the software is very user friendly, can customize reports to meet needs
Cons: need to learn how to use the report writer.
Overall: Customer reps. were great to work with. Implementation was a lot smoother than anticipated.
Very good
Pros: Their customer support is amazing. Always very responsive and helpful. They always respond in a timely manner. They are pleasant and wonderful to work with.
Cons: At times it is difficult to create new reports. Also more reference materials and tutorials are needed to pass along to the managers and user to show them how to navigate through sentric.
it does the job, but it could be a lot more modern
Pros: has most of the functions it needs to have for an HR system. I personally like the customer service and how they try to help.
Cons: connections and integrations with other softwares like Jobvite, expensing softwares etc. It could have a better and more convenient app. the whole layout could be more easier to understand. The interface is not really customer friendly


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ESE is a large school which enables you to meet and make friends with many students from different countries. The school is fully equipped with many class rooms, big study desks, interactive white boards and so on.
I lived at Belmonte which is the largest residence of ESE. I was very happy there sharing my time with a lot of ESE students and enjoying a students' lifestyle.
I started with the Academic Year Course. My experience on this course differed from class to class. My favourite teacher is Liz who helped and encouraged us a lot in AYC, she treated us like her children.
Then I moved on to a challenging Exam course (TOEIC) because I wanted to try it out .
I like Heidi's methods and the lessons were very interesting so we enjoyed studying in a meaningful way. This was a very good and stimulating course. Everyone did their best, took studying seriously and worked towards a goal and I was motivated to do the same.
I am happy to say I have done the things I wanted to do in Malta throughout the year.
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Meditation On….. Silence Yes.
"To be alone with silence is to be alone with God" ~Samuel Miler Hageman
Something that is enjoyed!
Usually the senses bring in so much sight, sound and other things to us that they occupy most of our time.
But to sit in silence now and then, with the outside world withheld, means to cut all this off and free the mind so that it can become itself.
I've been asked, "You just sit and think?"
Well…, No,….not exactly,
Thinking involves words which are echos of sound from memories deep within.
I am meaning,… detaching the mind from all the outside activity so that in senses there is nothing there but itself.
There is a great amount of power in this kind of silence.
Trying to describe it would be pointless since we each have our own interpretation of this state of being.. My answer would be to try it yourself.
So much time and energy are being wasted when we allow the echos of the outside world to invade our inner silence.
The word meditation in my opinion is a middle state of being.
Kinda alike a cruise control for the mind. Once you know you're safe in a lane which is wanted you allow yourself to switch on the cruise control, the same is done when you want the silence of mind.
In this space you can and will find yourself.
Safely tucked away waiting to be rediscovered by you.
The silence is Yourself in the most pure form of Just…., Being.
Learn who you truly are, beyond all the noise, quiet the consciousness which is forever yourself.
The only way to know the peace this brings is to try it yourself.
Much Love and Peace !!!
~God Bless!
Seeing The Beauty In Faith
The morning of September 11, 2001 was that of a clear beautiful sky. The sun was shinning as we drove across the country in our little Toyota car pulling a Uhaul that looked like it was constructed in the fifties.
We had left Wisconsin to start a new beginning in our hometown of Oceanside, California. A move we had been looking forward to for awhile.
We were crossing Kansas, an endless landscape of green plains and farming fields. As I looked out at the sight before me I noticed that I hadn't seen any planes or jet lines in the sky. I have always looked to the sky because my father is a pilot. So seeing no planes was odd.
This was the Bluest most lonely sky I have ever seen, and I knew something must not be right. I was not prepared for what we were about to find out, the US had been attacked.
Fear and worry instantly filled me. I mean, come on, we were in the middle of nowhere. What danger might come about we were unaware, but we prayed we would reach our new home with no real issues.
We weren't quite sure just how bad things were until we stopped to get gas and the line of cars was unbelievable. Gas prices were getting higher and higher in the smaller towns were drove through only for a short bit, thank God. Then the truth of what really happened hit hard when we stopped at a fast food restaurant. On the counter was an old antennae tv showing the planes hit the twin towers. I can remember the tears welling up as I held my breath. "Could this really be happening"? My husband put his arm around me and simply said. "We can do this". I looked down at my children and smiled trying to show them all was okay.
So many thoughts were flooding through my mind, some were a little far fetched, like, "Holy shit it's the end of the world and we might have to eat our little Lhasa Apso dog named Saki, or maybe we couldn't even get to California….what were our options?".
I'm sure we all had those weird off the wall thinking before we really knew what was happening. For us, we were on a mission to not only reach our destination but to live in the moment. I wasn't going to allow the hate of another ruin our memories or taint our new beginning.
We decided to turn the radio off since there wasn't anything we could do to but pray to change what was happening not just in New York but all over the country. We started singing children's songs and playing car games so the energy in the car was that of peace and stillness.
After we made the faithful choice to put our trip in the hands of God the journey became that of new eyes. People everywhere were stressed and scared scurrying about trying to buy whatever they could for the fear of being without. Yet we were safe and purely happy in our little bubble.
Yes, I was still thinking of what was the reality of the moment, but it was hard not to have faith. I believe in something bigger than myself.
The next day we had car trouble and had to get our alternator replaced. Money was already tight, but we again had faith. The small garage we stopped at not only fixed the car in record time but did it free of charge because the credit card machines were down. What a blessing and a sign that we were in the hands of safety. Good people are everywhere and their lights shine in the darkest of hours. I am thankful for the all the kind people we encountered during this move. "Thank You"!
Everything had a more colorful vibrancy. This I give credit to my faith.
I imagined the families crossing on the Oregon Trail and being thankful I didn't have to deal with grandma dying, johnny losing an arm,or Indians attacking us. (for all of you that know the game Oregon Trail) LOL
Yet, here we were dealing with trials of a different kind, but the common ground I held with the days of the past were that of faith of getting to a new home.
As we stood at a rest stop in Colorado high above the land on top of a mountain I saw more than just troubled times. I saw beauty unlike I have seen before. I was thankful for where we were and wished that everyone grieving could for but a moment stand there next to me to take in the landscape to bring just a moment of joy a moment of the bigger picture.
I was looking at the Land of the Free a land being attacked by hate and ugly intentions. Brave, Free men and women willing to fight for our country and in that moment I knew we as Americans would be okay….We would be also.
Our country is founded on dreams and visions of a better way of life. This one day caused such sadness for millions. It was a day where ordinary people became heroes when they helped their fellow man.
I am forever thankful that I was able to stand on top of that mountain in the fresh air and sun shining on my face. I feel incredibly lucky to have been Given such the pleasure of that feeling.


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A tribute to John McCain 1936-2018
September 12, 2018
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When I was a fifth grade student at Horace Mann's Lower Division, my class went on a three-day trip to Washington D C. The purpose of the trip was to study the Greek architecture present throughout our nation's capital as well as to learn about how our federal government functions. The highlight of the trip was an opportunity to meet Senator John McCain. He discussed with us many things about his job as a Senator and took questions. However, at the end of his remarks I distinctly remember him telling us that whenever we see someone in uniform, we should stop to thank them for their service.
Up to that point in my life, I had always been patriotic, but the lack of military presence in New York City had never given me the opportunity to show that type of appreciation. The day after Senator McCain's remarks, while eating breakfast at a food court in Washington DC, I saw a soldier sitting alone enjoying his breakfast. I nervously walked over and thanked him. What I didn't realize that day, but I realize now, is that Senator McCain had instilled in me a respect for the military that would lead me to where I am today.
After that trip I learned more about Senator McCain. I learned about his time asww a prisoner of war in Vietnam where he heroically resisted his captors. I read his memoir, Faith of my Fathers, in which he told the story of not just his service in the Navy, but also that of his father and grandfather. I grew to deeply respect Senator McCain, and I chose to make him my personal role model. I was proud to follow in his footsteps when, upon graduating from Horace Mann in 2013, I accepted an appointment to the United States Naval Academy. Today I serve as a Surface Warfare Officer onboard USS Chafee, a guided missile destroyer stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I'm honored to have the opportunity to serve my country.
Senator McCain's legacy of selfless service to our nation, both as a member of the military and government, is a testament to the kind of man he is. As a Senator, his record of always standing up for his beliefs regardless of the personal consequences was a perfect embodiment of Horace Mann's motto, "Great is the Truth and it Prevails." Our nation is indebted to John McCain, and I am personally grateful to Horace Mann School for giving me the opportunity to meet such an inspirational person whose simple words changed the trajectory of my life. May he rest in peace.
-Ensign Matthew Meltzer, US Navy
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The Big Pink Announce New Single
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Autumn tour dates also released
Electro-pop scamps The Big Pink will release new single Stop The World on June 29.
The London group will also be bringing their indie goodness to venues across the country when they embark on a UK tour in October.
They will play the following dates:
October 8 — Portsmouth Wedge Rooms
October 9 — Brighton Digital
October 10 — Oxford Academy
October 11 — Coverntry
October 14 — Glasgow King Tuts
October 17 — York Duchess
October 18 — Leeds Cockpit
October 20 — Liverpool Academy
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Written and directed by Drew Pearce, "Hotel Artemis" focuses on a secretly run hospital in the middle of war-torn Los Angeles in the year 2028. The constant violence and riots in the streets leave many wounded, only you need to have a membership to get into the hospital.
Hotel Artemis is run by who we and other characters only know as "The Nurse," played by Jodie Foster. However, the hotel is suddenly having a much busier night now that a group of robbers have come to stay, bringing along with them a stolen pen that is much more valuable than they thought. What it contains belongs to a big-time crime boss named Wolf King, played by Jeff Goldblum.
The cast of "Hotel Artemis" is jam-packed with big names. The obvious ones here are Foster and Goldblum, two beloved and talented actors. While Goldblum is ubiquitous in movies these days, Foster, on the other hand, is making her first on-screen appearance in five years. She has spent those years writing and directing, and it's a breath of fresh air to be reminded of her acting talent.
Sterling K. Brown plays Waikiki, one of the robbers who ran himself into a much bigger problem than imagined. Charlie Day plays the irritatingly violent and aggressive Acapulco, Sofia Boutella plays the sly and kick-ass Nice, and Dave Batista plays the angry and protective Everest, the guard and protector of Hotel Artemis.
While the majority of the characters are criminals, there are plenty of likable ones. However, that's one of the very few things that makes "Hotel Artemis" enjoyable. While it's nothing terrible or unworthy of attention, the film is still quite forgettable. With such an intriguing plot, one would think it would be able to get the audience's attention.
The film is quiet fascinating at first, but scene by scene, it seems to let go of its grip as it derails, leaving much more to be desired.
There is a great film here somewhere, but the biggest problem is the sloppy screenplay.
This isn't to say there is nothing gratifying about the film, however. "Hotel Artemis" is comical here and there, thrilling here and there, and even dramatically meaningful here and there. The only problem is that it fails to stay consistent enough for any of that to matter in the long run.
While it's no train wreck, plenty of mistakes could have been avoided.
Worst Character: Acapulco
Best Character: Waikiki
Best reason to see the film: Jodie Foster
Rewatchabiliy: 50 percent
Grade: C-