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Service Solutions Come of Age
While researching "Advances in Equipment Service Training," our Contributing Editor Brent Johnson, a former service tech, talked at length with Heather Price, Executive Director of CFESA, as well as with folks at Ecolab, General Parts, Ignitor Labs, Tech 24 and others who are embracing newer approaches to foodservice equipment service training.
In the course of putting the article together, we heard a couple of real-world examples of how chains are using some of the newer service training options. According to Price, Don Purser, Service Program Manager for the Independent Purchasing Cooperative for Subway, has hosted two training sessions at CFESA's new state-of-the-art Global Service Training Facility in Fort Mill, S.C., and plans two more for the fall. Purser brings in groups of 30 or so owners/operators and Subway service contractors from the U.S. and abroad (Dubai!) to train them on Subway's key equipment, including bread equipment, microwaves, accelerated ovens, coolers and more. The OEMs ship Subway's equipment models to the center for the sessions and the OEM's service reps sometimes join in. The facility is ideal because it's built specifically to accommodate group service training, unlike an actual restaurant or even the chain's test kitchen.
Wendy's is working with Ignitor Labs, Schaumburg, Ill., to create servicing modules on, so far, 10 pieces of the burger chain's key pieces of equipment, including fryers, ice machines, microwaves, toasters and cold storage units. Through Ignitor Labs' ProTECH computer/tablet-based training, techs and operators learn how to maintain, repair and troubleshoot operation of these key pieces. Then, through PocketTECH, a streamlined version of ProTECH on the tech's or operator's smartphone or tablet, they can access the training anytime, anywhere. Essentially these resources remove the need to refer to service manuals, OEM website resources such as PDFs, or make calls to the OEM service center while in the field. So far Wendy's company-owned stores and a number of franchisees are in the process of training their employees and service partners through the proprietary, Wendy's-centric program. It's got to be nice to know that the troubleshooting sequence for "Error Code 9" is a few taps away on a smartphone.


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The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood by @sramosobriant #bookreview
The Sandoval Sisters' Secret of Old Blood
Sandoval Legacy
Written by Sandra Ramos O'Briant
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Genre: Historical
Book Synopsis
Alana Mander's Rating & Review
I have to be honest and say that the first couple of chapters of this book bored me. I could see there was a good story in there and a set of intriguing characters but I wasn't connecting with it. There is a chance that, had I not agreed to write a review, I would have given up and not read further. Boy am I glad I'd agreed to review it because, after those first few chapters, I really enjoyed it and I came to care about the sisters and their stories. With different chapters told from the POV of each sister, their individual voices and personalities really came through. They are all so different and go through so much, yet the bond between them is unbreakable and gives them an inner strength we could all do with.
There were odd moments that pulled me out of the story, such as the use of unfamiliar spanish words that I had to look up. Most of the words I could intuit the meaning from the context, but others I didn't have a clue and without looking them up the sentence or paragraph was confusing. Some of the references to the war also pulled me out of the story and sounded more like the recounting of facts rather than an integral part of the story.
The last few chapters were really emotionally charged and had me up well into the early hours because I just had to keep reading. Unfortunately the ending seemed to just fizzle out and left me a bit deflated. I can understand it was done to set up for the sequel but I think a bit more could have been done with it.
If only one of the problems I have mentioned was present I would have given this book a solid 4 stars, but because there were three issues that affected my enjoyment I have had to knock one star off. For that reason I give The Sandoval Sisters' Secrets of Old Blood 3 stars.
Review Disclaimer: Book was provided free of charge in exchange for an honest review.
Content Disclaimer: Marked mature due to violence and sex.

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Previously on Rizzoli & Isles: Jane survives her jump off the bridge but ends up on the Bad Girlfriend list with Maura for jumping off a bridge in the first place. They give each other presents. And then they merge their bucket lists and make ravioli together like the married couple they are.
It's a beach day and a young man is trying to convince a young woman to take off her clothes and frolic with him in the waves. Hey, buddy, no means no. Also, come on, in what world would it be warm enough for them to go into the water in Boston in February? The Young Woman shows the Young Man the appropriate finger and now I'm envisioning a world where she becomes friends with Senior Criminalist Susie Chang and she introduces her new friend to the wonders of nude beaches at more appropriate times of the year.
Anyway, Young Man gets in the water anyway and throws some flotsam from the ocean at her on the beach. Throwing waste at women you hope to woo does not seem like the best romantic strategy, but then perhaps I don't understand straight mating rituals well enough. The sea junk turns out to be an old shoe. But the old shoe still has an old foot in it. This is why you always, always check your shoes before putting them on.
Jane, Maura and Mama Rizzoli are with Korsak in his new bar. Maura suggests he give the place a theme. Having a "theme" is code for making it into a lesbian bar, in case you're slow. Korsak contends his theme is "booze." But Jane concurs and says he should "amp up the fun." Again, that means making it a lesbian bar. What's more fun than a room full of gay women all staring longingly at each other, but too chicken to go over and talk to each other? Amirite, ladies?
Maura suggests bringing in great music and Jane agrees again. After merging their bucket lists these two are so in sync. Korsak tells them he plans to get the jukebox fixed because of its definitive collection of Tiffany songs. Jane and Maura shrug, because they'd prefer it was the definitive collection of Melissa Etheridge songs. So instead they offer other ideas, like different themes each night: Melissa Mondays, Tegan & Sara Tuesdays, Indigo Girls Wednesdays, Brandi Thursdays (Clark and Carlile) and so on.
But, you know, definitely not Josh Groban. Unless you want the bar to always be empty and for the ladies to always have their special booth. Wait, now I'm rethinking this idea. They try to get Mama R in on the lesbian musician bandwagon, but she's a gloomy gus. Jane tries to get Maura to handle this mother-in-law emergency. But Maura's all, oh hell no, she's your mother we do this together. Also, I like how they call each other doctor because you know they're each other's luuuuve doctors. Oooh! Up top! Anyone? *high fives self*
Mama R is down because her job hunt is going nowhere. She says no one wants to hire a woman of a certain age. Maura comes back with some statistics but Jane gives her the throat-clearing "not now" sign. Jane's right. This is a time for sisterhood and solidarity. How dare The Man not want to hire any woman older than the age of 22? Burn down the patriarchy! Fetch me my axe! I may have gotten carried away thinking about tearing down the master's house.
But Mama R is just mad because she has had only one job interview for the 37 resumes she sent out. Gotta say, in this job market, that ain't the worst I've heard. Also, who still sends resumes–like in the mail? This could be the problem. Jane and Maura get saved from having to explain monster.com and careerbuilder.com by their synchronized ringing phones. Vince gets one too, which suddenly turns the show into Rizzoli, Isles & Korsak. Eh, I'd still watch that show. He's basically already the loveable third wheel who keeps asking the central couple when they're going to finally make it official and tie the knot.
On the beach, Maura is examining the foot-in-shoe. While this show isn't quite as bad as Bones in the never-eat-dinner-while-it's-on department, the hamburgered ankle is fairly unappetizing. Jane calls it a first, but Korsak regales her with stories and reasons finding severed feet in the ocean is perfectly normal. She tells them it's another reason to hate the ocean. Did we know Jane hates the ocean? Though you can't argue with her rational for avoiding it: all the drunk guys peeing in it.
On the way out, Jane and Korsak get accosted by a pushy reporter (because there's no other kind on television) asking her about some serial killer. Wait, did I miss something? Are J.J. and Prentiss going to show up? Can you imagine Dr. Maura Isles interacting with Penelope Garcia? Can someone please write this cross-over fic?
Back on the case the show is forcing us to pay attention to this week, Maura tells Korsak about the science of running shoes. There's also some discussion of wear patterns on the soles. Come on, couldn't she be telling Jane this so they could bicker about needing to go running together more?
But, alas, Jane is looking at severed body parts instead. Nina and Frankie are looking up the serial killer case the reporter mentioned. Seems random severed body parts have been washing up on Northeastern shores in the last 10 years. Plus there are all those body parts washing up in British Columbia. Jane adds this meaty haul of random ears, feet and hands to her list of reasons the ocean is gross. But Nina tells her lakes are much grosser because of their lack of a current. At this rate, the only place Jane will be able to show off her excellent swimming skills are pools. Does Maura have room for a pool in her townhouse?


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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Interview
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4 Many games claim to have a choice system in place where there is a variety of different outcomes. However, many end up like Mass Effect 3 with specific endings regardless of your choices throughout. Will every action in the game that is not so black and white result in a slightly different ending for your character? Or will it just be what you see in the game that gets affected, resulting in an ending that feels like it has a canon of sorts?
We will have a couple of different, main endings to the game, strictly connected to the (big) choices you've made during the game. Apart from that, we will also have a number of smaller scenes depicting the different changes that you affected in the world by making various smaller choices throughout the game, showing how your actions actually shaped the world and individual characters.
5- Many people talk of story driven games and open world games separately and you guys have been touting this game as one and the same. In many open world games, the player can lose sight of the story due to the overwhelming availability of missions and side quests and collectibles etc. How will Wild Hunt combat this feeling?
The Witcher 3 is not like most open world games in this regard. We put a lot of effort into making the game's pacing just right, as we think it's key to avoiding the sort of feeling you describe. In The Witcher 3, two mechanisms will battle it out to determine what you'll ultimately do the urge to explore will compete with your need to know what happens next plot-wise. We can control the intensity of each feeling by introducing new stuff (plot and gameplay-wise) along the way, so you should never feel like there's a million of things to do and only one Geralt.
6 Talking of canon, the second game had many different endings. Will the 3rd pick up from whichever one is (canon) (is there a canon?), or will it be where the game asks you a series of questions in the intro/import save data and pick up where you left off?
All of the endings are canonical. Making only one (count) would really depreciate all the choices gamers made during the previous game. That's why we decided to find one common connection and start The Witcher 3 from there. This (common denominator) is the Nilfgaardian invasion that we see at the end of The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. Nilfgaard is advancing into the Northern Kingdoms and Geralt is now free from all the political intrigue he's been so tangled up in. As for the choices gamers made during the previous game, we can confirm save game importing on the PC and we're heavily exploring various solutions for consoles.


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by Angela Delaney
Working from home? This is how to claim tax relief and expenses
There are a many great benefits to working from home - the details of which we've talked about elsewhere on the blog - but perhaps the most obvious benefit can be overlooked: tax breaks.
Unlike a traditional office job, the HMRC will permit you to claim certain expenses if you're registered as self-employed and use your home as an office. However, it can be a bit fiddly to unpack the rules of HMRC, so, in this article, we'll walk you through what you can and can't claim for, and how.
Making your home your office
Simply by setting up a limited company and working from home, HMRC will permit you to claim £4 a week without the need to keep any detailed records. This may not seem like a large amount, but over the course of 52 weeks, this mounts up to £208, which could make all the difference for paying off a phone bill, renewing your home insurance or investing in a new printer.
In addition, you don't have to pay any tax on this £4 a week in your Self Assessment, so it really is free cash!
However, there are rules. In order to be entitled to this claim, your home must be your main place of work and you should be able to prove that you regularly spend time working there. If most of your time is spent on-site or meeting clients elsewhere, then this isn't the relief for you.
Don't skimp on equipment
Another handy top tip is that the HMRC permits you to claim tax relief against any equipment that is necessary for you to conduct your professional activities. This can include laptops, printers, stationary, office chairs and tables, and bookcases.
The internet for all, or maybe not
If you, like the vast majority of freelancers and the self-employed, use the internet in the operation of your business then it is worth purchasing your connection in the name of your limited company. In this way, you can claim expenses against your usage.
However, you won't be able to claim for any internet costs that include personal use: family or housemates who jump on to use your broadband will preclude you from making this claim. If this is unavoidable in your home, it might be worth setting up a separate line for your home office. If this line is accessed solely in and by that office then you will be able to claim all of those internet costs back.
Go mobile, go business mobile
Phone calls are often an integral part of working from home, and if this is the case for you then it is most certainly worth investing in a business-specific mobile phone in order to gain full tax relief on the cost of the phone and its use. To do this, you'll need to take a contract with the service provider directly with your company.
With a phone registered under your company's name, you'll also reap two additional rewards:
- Personal calls are treated as a tax-free benefit in kind - this means they are an allowable business expense and so will encounter no tax
- You'll receive Corporation Tax relief on your phone bill. For example, if the entire annual balance of a mobile and its contract is £1,000, then your taxable profit would fall and the amount of Corporation Tax you pay would reduce by £190 (figures correct for 2018/19 tax year)
Turn up the heat
Working from home means extra unavoidable costs - we've mentioned the internet and phone use already, but what about heating, water, electricity and general wear and tear on your home? You can apply for tax relief on all of these things, and also fixed costs such as your mortgage interest, home insurance and Council Tax.
You won't be able to claim on the full amount for all of these costs - but you can claim a portion. To do so, figure out how much of your floor space is dedicated to your business and determine the volume of time you spend in that area. With this number, you can work out what percentage of your household costs you can claim tax relief on.
This infographic from FreeAgent explains more on how to work out what portion you can claim for.
Exemptions to the rule - checklist
Before you start your Self Assessment and make your claim for tax relief, make sure you're abiding by HMRC's rules. You cannot claim tax relief if:
- You choose to work from home
- You've agreed with your employer to work at home voluntarily
To find out more about what expenses you can claim if you're self-employed, visit www.gov.uk. You can also use simplified expenses to calculate what you can claim for if you work for 25 hours or more from home.
Get started now
If working from home has always appealed to you, then there's no time like the present to get started! Call us on 0330 335 8100, fill in the online enquiry form or find out more on our Become a Franchisee to see how soon you can start your new career.


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The boys had their pre-k pictures done in November and we finally received them. I am so happy with how well they turned out! I know looking back at my school pictures I am not pleased with any of them, but I think these of the boys are really good.
I know I have been slacking on the blog. We have been really busy with the holidays coming up. We need to get all of the gifts bought and wrapped along with the house picked up and everything else ready for our trip. We are leaving December 22 on the auto train to go to FL and visit my mom for Christmas. I am so excited! We have told the boys they are going on vacation and getting to ride a train, but have not told them where we are going. It is going to be a big surprise for them. We will get back to MD on January 3 so it will be a nice vacation.
Zak has really been misbehaving recently. It seems to be a huge power struggle between him and myself. I know he is testing limits and this phase will end at some point, but it makes it so difficult some days. He is doing well in school and seems to really enjoy it. We were told he is definitely a social butterfly in the classroom.
Ryder has been struggling with behavior issues as well. He started on a medication for ADHD and irritability in September, but the positive effects we did see wore off. We have recently had to increase the dosage and hope to see the positive results once again. He also had a potty training regression, but that seems to be much better now.
I have been doing well. I am still having issues with morning sickness which is no fun and insomnia has been pretty bad as well. I did start weekly progesterone shots (17P shots) to try and help prevent pre-term labor this pregnancy. There is a nurse who comes to the house each Friday to do the shots which is nice. I have my anatomy scan on Monday and we are hoping the baby cooperates so we can find out the gender!
Ben has been working a lot recently. He has been in Kansas City all this week for training.


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This bundle of allergy friendly ebooks includes Easy Allergy Free Easter plus Easy Allergy Free Christmas eBook! 86 recipes in total!
Every recipe is FREE FROM Gluten, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Dairy, Eggs, Wheat, Soy, Fish and Shellfish. Majority are also preservative, additive and refined sugar free too! For details of recipes included in each eBook, Click on image
Does the thought of Easter food send you into a panic? The good news is, the hard work has been done for you. This eBook is packed with 36 yummy recipes perfect for the Easter holiday and beyond. Every recipe is Gluten Free & (Top 8 Free) Free from Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Dairy, eggs, Soy, Fish and Shellfish.
Easy recipes using simple (easy to find) ingredients. This book will help people catering for different dietary requirements. Even people without allergies love these recipes.
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Anyone delving into Keith Jarrett's solo piano music for the first time with this three-CD set will find the qualities that made him hugely popular in the 1970s. Romance, drama, startling leaps, and spins along pathways from one musical idea to the next—it's all here in these live performances captured within a week of each other in late 2008. Longtime Jarrett listeners, mesmerized early on by the lush, long-form improvisations of Solo Concerts: Bremen/Lausanne (1973) and The Köln Concert (1975), will hear additional twists—pithy structures and concentrated doses of fervor—that make Testament one of the most engrossing and thrilling of Jarrett's many concert recordings.
Always motivated to transcend previous triumphs and audience expectations, and to experiment with formats and material (as in his Standards Trio), Jarrett tried shorter improvised pieces in the late 1980's (Dark Intervals), but returned to extended forms with Paris Concert (1990) and the sublime Vienna Concert (1991). In the early 2000's, however, he became dissatisfied with the strategy of "starting from nothing and building a universe." During solo concerts in Osaka and Tokyo in 2002 (released in 2006 as Radiance), he began from scratch, as usual, but stopped when the music told him to, whether it was after 14 minutes of playing or a minute-and-a-half.
Then, in 2008, after a series of concerts in Japan that the pianist felt "hit a technical high-note in the history of my solo events," Jarrett's wife of 30 years left him. Suddenly, the notion of stopping and starting took on new meaning in his personal life as well as in his music. He "quickly scrambled to stay alive" by scheduling a solo concert in Carnegie Hall for January 2009 and then squeezing in earlier dates at Paris's Salle Pleyel (November 26) and London's Royal Festival Hall (December 1). He may have had doubts about how his "incredibly vulnerable state" would affect the music, but these recordings leave no room for questioning Jarrett's ability to lose and release himself—to brilliant effect—in his music.
The above quotes come from Jarrett's Testament liner notes. Essays and commentary, let alone such personal revelations, are rarities in ECM packaging. The confessional treatise is disquieting, but the real soul-baring comes in the music. Jarrett has always been a deeply expressive improviser, a fact underscored by his grunts and groans. But his playing here, without abandoning the cerebral element that creates the illusion of premeditated composition, feels as emotionally raw as anything he has ever recorded.
Ranging from just under four to just under 14 minutes in duration, these 20 cathartic pieces resonate with echoes of gospel, funk, tribal chants, New Orleans soul, Harlem stride, and free jazz, sometimes parsed into individual distillations, sometimes connected by crowd-pleasing segues. With lightning- fast runs, ringing ostinatos, rolling chords, fractured rhythms and dissonances, and fragile, lullaby-like melodies, Jarrett manages to evoke Art Tatum, McCoy Tyner, Allen Toussaint, Cecil Taylor, Bill Evans, and a slo-mo music box all the while sounding more than ever like himself.
Sonics—from rumbling bass notes to tinkling trebles, from foot pedals to key action to not-so-distracting vocalizations—are almost hyper real, super sharp but deep, spacious, and true to Jarrett's exposed humanity.


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Kids Comics New Titles for Young Readers Kid Friendly Comic Books
Please help us choose which kids comics you would like to see us carry in our shop. We want everyone to be able to come in a find something on the shelves, and not just appeal to the folks who have a subscription with us. Which of these kid-friendly titles would you like to see in our shop?
Click on the image to view the pdf file, then contact us to make your voice heard! There are a lot of kids comics out there, and some that adults love to read, too! From Scooby Apocalypse, to Jem and the Holograms, to Nightmare Before Christmas - there is something for everyone.
Also, if you would like a subscription to make sure you don't miss an issue, let us know! We will order them and put one aside for you. Each week when new books come in, we let you know if one you subscribe to has shown up. Then you can come in when you are ready and it will be waiting for you. Just don't wait longer than a month without contacting us, because we will think you don't want it any more 😉


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This is succulent slow cooker beef pot roast. The roast is cooked until falling-apart-tender, and then baked beans are added to the pot. It's an excellent combination, and a great budget meal the family will love.
Add a potato salad and serve the beef with barbecue sauce. A beef brisket may be used in this recipe, or choose another pot roast cut. Besides cuts of chuck, a bottom round or rump roast may be used. Or make the recipe with short ribs or stewing beef instead of a pot roast cut.
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 boneless chuck roast, about 4 to 5 pounds
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning blend (if salt-free, add 1/2 teaspoon salt)
- dash black pepper
- dash garlic powder
- 1/2 cup beef stock
- 1 large green or red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cans (22 to 28 ounces each) baked beans, your favorite
Steps to Make It
Sprinkle chopped onions over the bottom of the cooker; place roast on onions. Combine the brown sugar, seasoning blend, pepper, and garlic powder; rub over the roast. Pour the beef broth into the bottom of the crockpot.
Cover to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 9 hours or on HIGH for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours.
Carefully drain off liquids and discard.
Add the chopped bell pepper and beans to the pot roast; cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour longer.
Tips and Variations
Make this recipe with short ribs instead of a boneless roast. Allow 1 pound of bone-in short ribs per person depending on how meaty they are.
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We have been looking for recruits for our planned Run DMD relay battle at the Hull 2017 Marathon – Sept 24th …
Thanks to those who have committed so far – It seems we will have a minimum of 4 teams but we of course welcome more! We are looking to confirm the teams and complete registration by the end of Feb so please Contact Us if you would like to be involved.
The marathon route has now been communicated with sign off pending but it should not be too different from the below…
Leg 1 – KCOM to East Park – 6 Miles
Leg 2 – East Park to Pickering Park – 7 Miles
Leg 3 – Pickering Park – Humber Birdge Car Park – 8 Miles
Leg 4 – Humber Bridge Car Park – KCOM – 5 Miles
Our friends at Business 101 will be helping to get us some coloured Run DMD Shirts – Cheers Neil Borrill !


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Iowahenna proudly does freehand (not stencils) glitter tattoos and glitter tattoo parties. Glitter tattoos can stay between 3 to 5 days.
We can parties for ages 3 and over with a min of 5 children or adults. We will have a rainbow of colors to pick from. We promise to only use the safest comestic glitter and glue. However if you are allergic to latex or bandaids please do not use. We must need at least one week notice for the glitter party and can be booked up to a year in advance.
We can travel anywhere in Iowa and the surrounding states. Travel fee is $40 for the first 100 miles from Ames or Grinnell. After the 100 miles it will depend on how far we have to go.
Parties will start at $125 on up depending on number of people. That includes the supplies and travel fee.
For parties larger than 20 it will be a flat $300 plus the travel fee.
For school events please ask for the price. We are very flexable with schools as we know they do not always have a lot of money to spend.
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EEO/AA Information on the Web
Web articles on various EEO/AA subjects
- Overtime rule is struck down
o https://www.mcguirewoods.com/Client-Resources/Alerts/2017/9/Court-Strikes-Down-Obama-Administration-Overtime-Rule.aspx
o http://www.xperthr.com/news/usd47476-minimum-salary-struck-down-new-minimum-of-about-usd33000-expected/28730/
- Free seminar in Bridgewater on I-9 compliance
o http://www.nmmlaw.com/njelb/2017/08/29/norris-mclaughlin-marcus-presents-9-compliance-seminar-employers/
- OFCCP's Jurisdictional Threshold Guide
o https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOLOFCCP/bulletins/1b416a9
- Update on proposed EEOC/OFCCP merger
o http://www.affirmativeactionlawadvisor.com/2017/08/update-on-ofccpeeoc-merger/
New EEO1 Form put on hold
Here are some article on the web concerning the hold that has been place on the EEO-1 pay reporting requirements
o https://www.mcguirewoods.com/Client-Resources/Alerts/2017/8/EEO-1-Pay-Reporting-Suspended-Pending-OMB-Review.aspx
o https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/white-house-budget-office-suspends-eeo-1-pay-data-reporting-requirement
o http://www.nmmlaw.com/njelb/2017/08/30/pay-data-collection-aspects-new-eeo-1-form-put-hold/
o http://www.payequityadvisor.com/2017/09/breaking-news-pay-data-reporting-obligation-postponed-indefinitely/?utm_source=Jackson+Lewis+-
EEO-1 Component 2 Pay Data Collection Halted
On August 29th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) informed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), (via a memo from Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic) that it is initiating a review and immediate stay of the effectiveness of the pay data collection aspects of the EEO-1 form that was revised on September 29, 2016, in accordance with its authority under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA).
The article includes the Memorandum in full.
VETS 4212 Filing Date Change
A notice on the Veterans Employment and Training Services web site read as follows:
NOTICE: In order to accommodate the needs of those impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Federal contractors who file their VETS-4212 Reports by November 15, 2017 will not be cited for failure to file a timely Report or failure to comply with Federal regulations. This applies to all Federal contractors.
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بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
" Who is better in speech than one who calls (men) to Allah, works righteousness, and says "I am of those who bow in Islam (min al-Muslimeen)"? Nor can Goodness and Evil be equal. Repel (Evil) with what is better: then will he between whom and thee was hatred become as it were thy friend and intimate! And no one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint none but persons of the greatest good fortune."
(Qur'an: Fussilat: 41:33-35)


text: 13 August 2017 by Angelopedia Pia Wurtzbach chosen as ambassador of Asia's renowned charity "Love Gala" 13 Aug 2017 | Angelopedia Miss Universe Miss Universe 2015 Pia Alonso Wurtzbach Philippines Asia After winning the Miss Universe crown in 2015, Pia Wurtzbach has been engrossed in working for the wellness of the society and spreading awareness about various significant causes. The UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and Pacific, Pia Wurtzbach, embarks upon a new venture as she becomes the first ever ambassador of the 'Love Gala' on 9th August 2017. Pia looked delighted to be given this opportunity to work towards the betterment of the society and was seen giving the heart icon for her fans. The beauty queen from Philippines has been active for creating HIV/AIDS awareness from some time now and has now announced her personal project called Project Progressive Information Awareness (PIA) campaign which has been named as the 'Love Gala'. The primary Love Gala will be held on 1st December 2017 parallel to the celebration of the World Aids Day at the city of Taguig. The Gala will be a grand event featuring an exclusive concern, a high end fashion show by famous Philippines designers and also a mini- concert comprising various celebrities. The central aim of the Gala is to spread HIV/AIDS awareness to a larger audience. Pia Wurtzbach who is very enthusiastic about commencing her ambassadorial duties for the 'Love Gala' said, " We hope to see an increase in HIV awareness, spread love for people living with HIV, and make HIV testing among Filipinos a normal part of their health and wellness routine". She concluded by saying, "I believe we can strengthen our bonds and achieve our shared goals of ending AIDS at Philippines, Asia-Pacific and the Universe". Love Gala is Asia's foremost charity and awards gala event that supports the HIV advocacy and raises donation for it. It will also honour 10 people, who would work exceptionally well towards raising HIV/AIDS awareness throughout the country.


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I decided to watch Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse as a diversion while on an extended stay in the hospital. I expected it to be entertaining, and I was right!
I'm very fond of animated films, with the strong belief that the animated art form often allows liberties that give a better way to tell stories many times than live action does. Just take the Jonah Hex animated short, which is far superior to the piece of shit that was the live action film. There's a Spectre character, an avenging spirit in DC Universe, who gets an absolutely perfect animated tale that's now on the DC Universe streaming service, that you read our review of here.
Marvel's animation has in contrast to that of DC generally sucked. It's been weak, both in overall design and in actually carrying the story. It often looks awful and feels dated. DC live films may be a mess but their animation efforts are usually second to none. However Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse had been getting reviews that said its story was great and that its animation was stellar, so I figured I'd give it a go.
Miles Morales, an Afro-Latino teenager, is bitten by a very high-tech spider, turning him into a Spider-Man. However, that Universe's kingpin wants to murder its Spider-Man and doesn't know that multiple Spidies are possible. That Spider-Man saves Miles because he senses that he, too is a Spider-Man, and that of course just complicates the story for Miles.
The device Kingpin is building will open a gateway between all the Universes, allowing him to find alternative versions of his deceased wife and son, who died in a car crash after they found him trying to kill the local Spider-Man. That he could destroy everything doing so doesn't matter in the least to Kingpin. However, he's made a terrible oversight in his calculations, as his device attracts Spider-Beings from across the Multiverse to this Universe.
Visiting Spider-Man's grave, Miles meets Peter B. Parker, an older and quite frankly not-in-the-game-anymore version of Spider-Man. They soon find the deceased Peter's aunt, May Parker, who is sheltering more heroes from other dimensions, Spider-Man Noir (a black and white noir version of the hero from a thirties Universe), Spider-Ham (a pig version), and Peni Parker (a far future Japanese tech version), all of whom are phasing out of sync with this Univese.
All of these heroes are animated in a style true to the their trope. Somehow the producers will manage to use what seems like dozens of animation styles without them clashing. They even do this while making it sometimes look like you've dropped into a comic book itself, or that that a few pages of a given comic are being referred to. Neat!
There is, of course, a Stan Lee cameo, this time with Stan playing a shopkeeper that Miles approaches to purchase a Spider-Man outfit. The shopkeeper says, as this has happened after Parker as been murdered by Kingpin: "I'm going to miss him. We were friends, you know," Lee's character tells Miles. "Can I return it if it doesn't fit?" Miles asks him, referring to the costume. "It always fits," the shopkeeper says with a smile. "Eventually." And the camera pans to the "no refunds" sign in the shop.
It takes a while for Miles to become aware that he, like anyone, can be a hero, which is the heart of a story brimming over with heart. Miles has a strong, caring father and an uncle, who, despite being fatally flawed, does the right thing. Only Miles' mother needed more sketching out in my opinion.
The story is complex but certainly not overly so — villain wants to destroy multiverse to get back a version of his family to replace the ones that he effectively killed, heroes want to stop him from doing so in order to save theirs. Yet even Kingpin isn't precisely evil, though Doc Ock certainly is.
There are, I should note, marvelous henchmen here, to wit Prowler, Tombstone, Scorpion, Norman Osborn, a/k/a the Green Goblin, and a female version of Doctor Octopus, Olivia "Liv" Octavius. (That's one I've never encountered before). Each has a great animation style and even when they've not got many lines, a distinctive voice. I want several of them as high quality action figures!
Enough about the story though, let me finish by stressing how good the voice acting is. Over at File 770, a gathering place for sf and fantasy fandom, there's been a lively conversation about if voice acting is true acting. I of course hold that it is. Shameik Moore, who voices Myles here, does an absolutely perfect job of creating of a young, teen male who's generally certain of himself but is now way in over his head but who figures out what to do. If I close my eyes, he sounds like the early teens Afro-Latin teen he's supposed to be. Likewise everyone else from from Nick Cake (Spider Noir) to Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis, his policeman father who despises Spider-Man, and Lily Tomlinson as Aunt May are perfect for their roles, complementing the spot-on animation in a way one always hoped for but rarely accomplished.
So is it perfect? Oh yes. And I eagerly await the the Spider-Man Multiverse sequel as there's unlimited possibilities for them to play around with. Certainly even Spider-Ham should get his own film should the short film extra they included with the iTunes version be any indication.
(Sony, 2018)
About Cat Eldridge
I'm the publisher of Green Man Review and Sleeping Hedgehog.
My current novels are listening to Pushing Ice by Alastair Reynolds, and reading Naomi Kritzer's Catfishing on Cat-net and Anthony Boucher's Murder in the Morgue. My current graphic novel is Spider-Gwen: Most Wanted..
I'm listening to a whole bunch of new Celtic and Nordic new releases but I'll dip in my music collection for such artists as Blowzabella, Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, and Frifot as the weather goes colder.


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Posizione Ouray, United States of America
Distanza Ultramaratona - 160km
Data 24 lug 2020
The mountains and canyons surrounding Ouray are filled with some of the West's most unforgettable scenery. Heritage activities abound along the back roads and Scenic Byways: you can see vistas where old Hollywood westerns were filmed and explore high country ghost towns that were once booming mining cities. Ouray's roads, carved from historic wagon trails, traverse a variety of terrain from extreme high mountain passes and rugged winding roads to wide, flower-filled meadows and pastoral valleys.
The City of Ouray was named after Chief Ouray of the Ute Indian Tribe. The chief was known for his leadership abilities, attempting to secure a treaty with the U.S. Government that would allow the Uncompahgre Band of Utes to stay in Colorado after an Ute uprising elsewhere in the state. Ultimately, the Utes were forced out of Colorado to present-day reservations in Utah. The majestic San Juan Mountains that were once valuable hunting grounds to the Ute Indians became home to a new group, the rugged and hardy miners of the North American Gold Rush. This city is the host of the annual Ouray 50 Mile Endurance Run.
The Ouray 50 starts at Fellin Park and joins the 100 milers for the last 50 of their race. With over 20k feet of elevation gain, this is one of the most difficult 50 milers in the world.
Camping available at KOA campground.
Ouray Hot Springs has pay showers ($2) and towel rentals ($2).
Aid stations will be stocked with your standard ultra fare: fruit, sweet snacks, salty snacks, water, sports drink, etc.. The first two physical aid stations (Lower Camp Bird, Richmond Trailhead) will not have hot food. All of the remaining aid stations (excluding the water-only Richmond Trailhead on return trip) will have hot food (soup, ramen, grilled cheese, quesadillas, etc.). The five physical aid stations with hot food (Ironton, Weehawken, Crystal Lake, Fellin Park, Silvershield) will also have propane space heaters.
Finishers receive an over-sized belt buckle and Custom finisher track jacket. Custom place awards for top 3 M/F. Top Female and Male $1,000.
52 hour
Between January 1, 2015 and August 1, 2016, runners must complete one of the following: 50 miles in under 11 hours, or an official finish at one of the following races: Quad Rock 50, Silver Rush 50, San Juan Solstice 50, Zane Grey 50, 100 kilometers in under 15 hours. 100-mile trail race within the official cutoff. At least 55 miles during a 12-hour timed event. At least 90 miles during a 24-hour timed event.
Pasta Dinner.
Fellin Park
Ouray County Historical Museum
Ute Indian Museum
San Juan Mountains
The Ouray 100 starts and finishes at Fellin Park, only yards from the hot springs. With over 40k feet of elevation gain, this is one of the most difficult 100 milers in the world. The route includes: Camp Bird Road, Silver Basin, Imogene Pass Road, Chicago Tunnel, Fort Peabody, Ptarmigan Lake, Richmond Trail, Ironton, Corkscrew Gulch, Gray Copper Trail, Weehawken Trail/Alpine Mine Overlook, Hayden Trail/Crystal Lake, Old Twin Peaks Trail, Silvershield Trail, Perimeter Trail/Lower Cascade Trail, Chief Ouray Mine Trail, and Old Horsethief Trail/Bridge of Heaven.
Ouray is called The Switzerland of America.
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The event is free to attend, from 11.15am to 2pm, including a networking lunch – but attendees must register in advance. Students and professionals from the engineering industry are invited to hear guest speakers, network and take part in interactive workshops. Speakers include:• Louise Perry, Global HR Director, Farnell• Claire Duffield, Head of Digital Engagement at Leeds Library• Andreea Teodorescu, Senior Global Commercial Marketing Manager, Farnell• Courtney Kennedy, Technology Solutions Marketing Manager, Farnell"We're proud to work with talented female engineers across our organisation and partners supporting this event, each bringing her own unique skills, interests and backgrounds," said Louise Perry, Global HR Director, Farnell. "These women show strong leadership; they help keep their respective companies at the forefront of engineering, innovation and technology and inspire others to grow in their careers."Two of Farnell's inspiring women in engineering speaking at the event are:Andreea Teodorescu, Global Senior Commercial Marketing Manager – Andreea has engineering in her DNA. Both parents and grandparents were engineers, including a pioneering grandmother who was one of the first women in Romania to graduate from her University. Inspired by her family, Andreea pursued a degree in Material Sciences, including a postgraduate scholarship in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. After relocating to the UK, Andreea took a job as a Marketing Assistant at Premier Farnell. Ten years later, she is now a Global Senior Commercial Marketing Manager. When recently asked about her career, Andreea described it succinctly: "I love it. I get to meet people from all over the industry, many of whom I've been working with for many, many years. I meet people in semiconductors, in passives, in measurement; every day it's someone different and I get to learn something new and stay ahead of trends."Courtney Kennedy, Technology Solutions Marketing Manager – Courtney manages marketing programs for new product launches, including development kits, single board computers and software, as well as carrying out company-wide technical training. She enjoys sharing her technical knowledge and inspiring passion in others, while helping to introduce them to the world of electronics and technical environments. Courtney holds an electronics and computer engineering degree, and has significant experience in working in product design and development. Courtney has worked with firmware and software development as well as cutting edge technology in motor design and control, linking robotics and mechatronics with human anatomy. "Engineering has opened doors in regards to my career. Being technically minded and having a background in electronics has allowed me to venture into a number of different fields and continually add to a skill set that is becoming increasingly well-rounded."Learn more about Farnell's Women in Engineering day on June 20th and register.
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Now that your PlayStation's up and running, it's time to start using it! Yes, it's a games console, but it's much more than just a one-trick pony. Here are a few ideas to get you going.
Visit the PlayStation Store to choose from over 1700 games, many of which are free. You'll need a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to download one, but it's free to sign up if you're new to PlayStation.
There's a game type for almost everyone, including adventure and role-playing games, sports action, shooters and fighting games. They update in the background too, so your favourite titles will be ready to play the moment you are.
Gaming on your own can be fun but for many, online multiplayer action is the ultimate challenge. With a PlayStation Plus subscription added to your PSN account, you can test your skills against millions of players from around the world.
Multiplayer gaming lets you join forces with friends (and complete strangers) to lift trophies and take down foes, all without leaving the comfort of your living room.
As a bonus, you get two full games every month for free (past months have included titles like Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain), as well as exclusive discounts on a range of titles each month.
The PS4 isn't just a games console but an entertainment hub for the whole family. It'll play Blu-Ray discs and DVDs (that's another piece of kit you can move out of the way), but you're not just limited to the physical media you have at home.
In the TV and Video section of the PS4, you'll see shortcuts for your favourite free and paid streaming services. Click one to download I from the PS Store, then sign in to the app to view your favourite content.
Check out the must-see episodes showcased in the 'Featured titles' list to see what you might be missing. Don't forget that streaming services often have free trials available, so if something catches your eye, check to see if there's a free trial for that service.
When you lift the World Cup, take the objective or rescue the Princess, you'll feel like shouting from the rooftops to tell the world what you've just done. So why not do it digitally instead?
The 'Share' button on your PS4 controller is used to take screenshots and save video clips to the 'Image Gallery', and share them with your social media followers. The PS4 constantly records your play (it always has the last 15 minutes of action on tap), and movie clips are made from the highlights of your latest game.
To control the video clip's content yourself, double-tap the Share button to start and stop the video recording. You can decide exactly what to include, which is handy if there's a specific scene you'd like to save.
Add a Twitch or YouTube account to your PS4, and you'll get options to live-stream your gameplay (without commentary if you're shy) through the Share menu.
Spotify is one of the most widely used music streaming platforms, and their app blends smoothly with the PlayStation's operating system. Games often have extensive soundtracks, but they're not always to everyone's tastes. The good news is that many developers let you turn the background music off through the game's settings.
Go to PlayStation Music on the menu bar, then click the Spotify icon to download the app. Log in with your Spotify username & password (it'll work fine with both free and premium Spotify accounts) or create a new one to try the service out.
After you've set the app up, press the PS button on your controller for a couple of seconds to open the Quick Menu, and choose Spotify. The app won't open, but you'll see a small player built into the Quick Menu instead. Listen to your playlists, or try one of Spotify's own through their gaming hub.
It's a super-helpful feature if you spend many hours playing a single game, because however good the original soundtracks are, they can get a bit repetitive after the tenth or twelfth time.
Hopefully that's given you a few ideas to try out, but you can always get in touch with an expert from Team Knowhow if you'd like some more help.


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"Ron talks with his wife 12 times a day"
Ron is in his late thirties, and recently had a baby with his second wife. He also has a teenage son from his previous marriage. He is the sole employee of a shop and has quite a lot of empty moments in his day waiting for customers. Ron talks to and texts his wife many times a day. "I really like mobile phones, I have two mobile phones and so does my wife. I call my wife to say hello, I call my wife to know if everything is ok, I call my wife to know if the children are ok, I call my wife for the doctor… I call my wife all day long! I'm a guy who really likes to participate and I love hearing that the baby just ate his first apple or the older one just said something funny. And I want to hear it straight away not tonight."
Ron can´t wait until the kids will be old enough to talk on the phone so that he will be able to talk to them too during the day. With his older son Jon they stay in touch with IM. The two of them have had a couple of rocky years especially after he remarried and it was really difficult to talk to each other. One day Jon told his dad that he had started using IM with his friends and so Ron tried to chat with him once on MSN. It turned out that this worked much better than talking on the phone and since then that seems to be their main channel of communication.
Its incredible how much closer we have become, before when I ringed him up at home it would be awful as I don't really get along with my ex wife and I could hear her in the back mumbling and ranting while Jon was talking. So obviously Jon hardly said a word and I ended each call frustrated…; Then he got a mobile and I thought great we can talk directly, but first he never had it switched on, then he never had credit and wouldn´t call me back, so we used texting but it was pretty limited. The other problem with speaking on the phone is that sometimes a tone of voice or a silence can be misunderstood and you know how terribly touchy teenagers are … you can just be silent for a second too long because you are blowing your nose, and they think you are scolding them or being reproachful and then I also got annoyed when he only answered yes and no. Writing is easier, you can think before you write anything, there is no intonation, you don't see the face so you can say things that would be difficult face to face. Now with IM I see if he is online, so I just say hi and see if he answers. I think it is because he can chat to me while doing other stuff he doesn't feel it is an obligation a formal call from dad, its just in the flow of his activities. In a sense he is off guard and so can tell me what is going on that day or that moment. And that is just what a parent wants isn't it, just know what your kid is doing and thinking and feeling that moment. You don't want a report you just want to share a moment be together a while. Thats the hardest thing when you divorce I think, the fact of not sharing as many moments. And somehow it may sound absurd but with IM its coming back, I really can be there with him for a while.
Ron is not just a family man, he has a very intense relationship with a group of friends from his country of origin, They all left more or less at the same time, but one friend went to Germany, another to London, one is in Canada. So they are spread out but chat a few times a week. They also meet up every couple of years. They have this habit of taking a week of holiday;
With these friends we IM a bit, we phone and we skype. Last year we had real fun with skype and a videocam we really fooled around with it. Again it's like with my son, if you don't share some moments the friendship dies out. If you only talk once a month or every three months it gets kind of formal you give a summary of the last weeks and that is it. But for me real friendship is participating in the daily life. So with my friends we try to keep in touch by sending each other music we like and films and we chat about them and then we all look at some online news from our city so we can keep abreast of what is going on.


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Things They Don't Tell You About MLM Companies
There are a lot of things they don't tell you about MLM companies, joining them, or working for them, but should.
If you ask many desperate college students, housewives, and single moms, the bane of their existence is MLM companies. MLM companies, also known as multi-level marketing or network marketing companies, are companies that hire people to sell goods on behalf of them.
Those salespeople are then encouraged to hire others to sell goods, and are told that they get a slice of the commission that those salespeople get on top of their own commission. You're also promised that you can work the hours you want, get prizes, and even get your own MLM company community, too!
It seems like a dream job, except there are a couple of catches...
There's a lot of paperwork involved, you have to buy the supplies you're selling, and oh, yes, there are no leads available to you for free. But, it seems like it's pretty legit, right?
Well, it sounds legit until you find out all the things they don't tell you about MLM companies. Here's what everyone should know before they join a company known for MLM tactics.
MLM companies don't allow you to be your own business owner in reality.
One of the biggest lies that MLM company recruiters tell you is that you will get your own business when you join their MLM company. This is not true. MLM "entrepreneurs" are paid via a 1099 form, which means that they are actually independent contractors.
This doesn't sound too bad, and to a point, it's not. However, that form difference also means that you still have to answer to someone - and that you don't have the full legal protection of a sole proprietorship LLC in most cases.
Additionally, one of the things they don't tell you about MLM companies is that one of the forms that you sign when you join also basically signs away your rights to argue with the company. If the MLM company in question no longer wants to pay you, they can force you out and keep your customers.
So, all that work, and all that money you paid to join the company just went down the toilet if they choose to do this.
The vast majority of MLM profits are not made on selling clients the products - it's on recruitment.
This sounds fine until you realize what this means. It means that the products you're selling aren't in demand. What is in demand, is the potential of making money via selling products that no one actually seems to want to buy.
If this sounds like a pyramid scheme, it's because that's exactly what they are. One thing that recruiters won't tell you about MLM companies is that most of them are under investigation for pyramid scheme tactics and that many only survive due to very ethically dubious loopholes.
Oh, and recruiting is not in your best interest, at all.
When an MLM marketing company starts out in a brand town, there's usually only one person who sells within that territory. This person makes a killing - and why wouldn't they? They're making a new company famous in town.
But, then they begin recruiting, and problems arise. If the person you recruit is a better seller or networker, you could see most of your item sales plummet. Now, you're only making a fraction of what you did off sales - and you have to work twice as hard to get a single tchotchke.
It doesn't stop there. What they don't tell you about MLM companies is that your client base is constantly shrinking, even if you don't recruit a single person. After all, others are recruiting dozens, too.
This means that the biggest potential market you'll ever see as an MLM company employee was the market that happened when you were brand new. Direct sales aren't easy, and the chips are literally stacked against you more every single day.
Only people at the very top of the MLM food chain actually see the big bucks they advertise - unless they're working themselves to the bone.
The reason why these kinds of companies are constantly being sued and attacked as pyramid schemes is because they are pyramid schemes. The people who are making the most money are the ones at the top, because everyone is working underneath them to sell products that they have full control over.
The only time you hear of anyone actually striking it rich at the bottom is when they are literally pouring their entire lives into the company. Among people who do make a living at MLM companies, 10 to 12 hour days aren't uncommon.
Moreover, only a handful of people make a reasonable living at an MLM company - even if they are selling insurance. In most cases, the typical mid-ranking MLM person in direct sales schemes will make a total of $2400 or less per year.
But, it gets even worse than this. What they don't tell you about MLM companies in that one study is that the vast majority of people who join them actually just end up owing money rather than even making a single penny back. After all, that "business" has a lot of costs.
Fiscally speaking, you'd be better off flipping burgers at McDonald's. The money would be more stable, faster, and would also open you up to better career opportunities later on.
If you naturally are terrible at sales, your chances at success are virtually zero.
You know how MLM companies tell you that they'll teach you to be a great salesperson. Well, technically, they can. However, studies show that the people who regularly end up making a lot of wealth as a salesperson do have a natural knack for them.
Only 30 percent of people who were taught sales tactics actually make it as a salesperson, burnout excluded. When you combine that statistic with the already high chance of failure, you're looking at a pretty abysmal chance at success.
The worst thing about MLM companies might just be the fact that their products are bogus - or just really terrible quality.
If MLM products were really as good as salespeople say they are, why wouldn't they be sold on store shelves? Wouldn't it make more sense, from a financial standpoint, to just have an online store without salespeople or to have brick and mortar stores that have people paid minimum wage? Of course it would. But, why aren't they doing that instead?
Simple: their products are terrible.
In most cases, the claims that the companies make are often proven to be bogus or based on faulty science. Many of the ingredients that they claim are in there aren't, and in some cases, are even replaced with ingredients that make people sick.
Most stores are discerning about the quality of products that they carry, especially if they are priced as high as the ones being sold via MLM company models. What they don't tell you about MLM companies is that they legitimately can't compete with regular products - otherwise, they would do so.
Scarier still is what they don't tell you about MLM companies and their recruitment tactics.
Selling a terrible deal to people isn't easy, and it's not something you can do without fudging the truth, blurring the lines, and appealing to baser instincts. In fact, just keeping people in the doors can be a chore for many networker groups.
In order to keep up recruitment, employee retention, and sales, MLM companies have worked to hone their recruitment skills from a pretty ominous source: cults.
If you've ever done MLM business work before, they you may have noticed that company business tactics were a little bit strange compared to Mr. Good Lube, 7-11, or Buzzfeed.
You may have noticed a slight religious-style leaning to their recruitment tactics, or that you felt like you were going to be asked to "drink the Koolaid." The fact is that this wasn't your imagination. MLM companies really do work to make a cult-like environment.
Consider the following tactics MLM groups have borrowed from cult leaders, and you might get a bit (rightfully) freaked out:
- Using emotional pleas to get people to make decisions that logically don't make sense. Things like asking people what really matters to them, asking them how much time they'd spend with their kids if they could, and asking if "just delaying rent for the price of a good opportunity" are all things cult leaders would ask new recruits. Some, such as American Income Life, even go so far as to emphasize how positive and faith-focused many MLM leaders are.
- Forming a community that becomes your "new family." Many MLM companies make a point of establishing their business as a community, and even tell people not to talk to those who refuse to buy into the MLM company's bids. Some will even tell you that family members that discourage direct selling are jealous - much like how a cult will warn potential members about listening to family members. How they make up for the void is simple. They encourage people to find a "new family" inside the company...just like a cult.
- Using public shaming as a way to keep people in line. Shame is very good for keeping control of people. Asking the wrong questions during a group recruitment session at an MLM will often get the salesperson to insult and shame the questioner. Cults know shame keeps people in line - and that's why they use it on people who dare misbehave or question cult policies. Moreover, people also want to fit in by nature, so they often won't even muster up the courage to even speak up most of the time.
- Indoctrination. The way MLM companies keep networkers into it is via indoctrination. Constant lectures and learning sessions eventually do sink in as "fact" even if the facts are warped.
- Bait and switch tactics. Many cults have used drug programs to recruit new members, saying that it's "not a cult, just a wellness group with certain beliefs." They may also be vague about what it takes to join. If that sounds a lot like the vague ads promising tons of money that MLM companies are prone to make, that's because it's the same tactic.
Scary as there is, there's a lot more to be worried about when dealing with direct sales companies.
The last thing recruiters don't tell you is that you will often alienate good friends and family members from you by joining a network marketing company.
Most MLM sales people who have made millions will urge you to sell to friends and family, but what they don't tell you about MLM companies is that they often are the cause of major friendship breakups, family rifts, and more.
Those who are approached by MLM sellers often feel used, especially when it's done under the guise of "just catching up on things." Most people also feel that it's a very trashy, gauche move - and as a result, will avoid introducing you to others or even calling you up.
The more aggressive the tactics you use, the worse the outcome will be. People who drop out of MLM companies often end up doing so long after they've dealt permanent damage to their social networks.


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For children and parents, learning to ride a bike is a magical time! Becoming confident enough to get out and about with friends can often simply be seen as a fun way to pass the time but it could be so much more! There are numerous benefits to learning to ride a bike and enjoying an adventure on two wheels, whether it's for your health, social or simply to save money! At The Insurance Emporium, we think that getting your kids out cycling could be a great idea! Check out our handy guide to why you should get your child into riding a bike!
1. Fit like Froome!
One of the most obvious benefits of cycling is that it keeps your child active and fit! Just getting out and about on their bike for an hour could be the perfect way to get in that vital cardiovascular exercise!
2. Getting fresh!
Nothing beats the feeling of riding a bike outdoors and getting a lung full of fresh air! Alongside that, being outside exposes your child to more vitamin D from the sun! Just make sure you use plenty of sun cream on those sunny days!
3. Budget biking
Once you've kitted your child out with a bike and a helmet, there should be very little additional cost involved. It can get very pricey trying to find a family day around but getting out on your bikes can be to be totally free!
4. Getting that balance…
Learning to ride a bike could play a vital part in a child's development when it comes to balance and coordination. The more that you get out riding, the more this should improve!
5. Social cycling
Joining a cycling club could be the ideal pastime for your child when they get a little older! Meeting likeminded people, learning to ride as a team and generally socialising could be the perfect social activity!
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Cycling might be the perfect way for your child to develop and strengthen their muscles all over the body. Pedalling a bike can help build muscle and strengthen bones.
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Inflectional Morphology
'… and even … the patriotic archbishop of Canterbury found it advisable …'
'Found what? said the Duck.
'Found it, 'the Mouse replied rather crossly; 'of course you know what "it" means.'
'I know what "it" means well enough, when I find a thing, 'said the Duck; 'it's generally a frog or a worm. The question is, what did the archbishop find?'
Lewis Carroll, Alice's adventures in Wonderland
Morphological rules for combining morphemes into words differ from the syntactic rules of a language, which determine how words are combined to form sentences; but there is an interesting relationship between morphology and syntax. In derivation morphology, we saw that certain aspects of morphology have syntactic implications--nouns can be derived from verbs, verbs from adjectives, adjectives from nouns, and so on.
Sentences are combinations of morphemes. It is not always possible to assign a meaning to some of these morphemes, however. For example, what is the meaning of it in the sentence It's hot in July or in The archbishop found it advisable? What is the meaning of to in He wanted her to go? To has a grammatical 'meaning' as an infinitive marker, and it is also a morpheme required by the syntactic sentence formation rules of the language.
Similarly, there are 'bound' morphemes that, like to the most purely grammatical markers, representing such concepts as 'tense', 'number', 'gender', and 'case'.
Such 'bound' grammatical morphemes are called inflectional morpheme: they never change the syntactic category of the word or morphemes to which they are attached. They are always attached to complete words. Consider the forms of the verb in the following sentences:
a. I sail the ocean blue.
b. He sails the ocean blue.
c. John sailed the ocean blue.
d. John has sailed the ocean blue.
e. John is sailing the ocean blue.
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A look at Aluminium Toxicity in Tomato and how to genetically control it
Aluminium toxicity has been recognized as a major limiting factor for plant productivity on acid soil, which comprises about 40% of the arable land in the world.
The problem of aluminium toxicity is particular serious in low pH acidic soils (pH<5.5) that is difficult to reclaimed with lime. At low pH, dissolution of Al-containing compounds is enhanced and the release of toxic Al3+ ions into the soil solution that can rapidly inhibit root growth.
The major symptom of aluminum toxicity is rapid inhibition of root growth. Some plant species have developed different mechanisms to minimize the harmful effects of Al-toxicity. The most documented mechanisms of Al3+ resistance is the secretion of anions of organic acids from the roots.
It is possible to detoxify Al3+ in surface soil by liming to pH 5.5 or above. However, liming is not a remedy for subsoil acidity and it is not always economically feasible. Therefore, the most appropriate strategy to overcome Al-toxicity is to select or breed genotypes with tolerance to aluminium toxicity. For this, sources of tolerance and pattern of inheritance need to be identified.
In order to investigate the genetic mechanism of tolerance it is necessary to screen and measure the tolerance of aluminium toxicity in large number of genotypes by using rapid, effective and reproducible screening techniques. Several screening techniques have been employed in evaluating Al3+ tolerance in plants such as root length, root re-growth, staining of roots with hematoxylin, root re-growth after staining.
Score of hematoxylin staining is effective technique in wheat, pea, chickpea, pigeonpea and okra. However, score of hemotoxylin staining is failed to discriminate aluminium tolerant genotypes in tomato and lentil. Root re-growth after hematoxylin staining has been suggested as the best method to discriminate genotypes for aluminium tolerance at seedling stage in tomato and lentil.
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This is PowerPoint I translated into English. I usually use it as part of a lesson on the theme of the city and urban life, but I have also used it in my FRE 210 class. The activity usually goes like this:
- I ask students to close their eyes and visualize a series of words I tell them to see what they evoke to them personally, as they imagine being home when they were children. This is a class that highly benefits from a multicultural body of students, because it leads to group discussions comparing what each concept evoked to everyone.
- These are concepts that mean different things to different people depending on where they are from—such as Summer, Winter, what downtown is like or what a typical breakfast looks like.
- The main goal that sparked this lesson is for students to realize cityscapes and concept like "suburbs" vary from country to country. In France, especially, the suburbs ("La Banlieue") is where minorities and underrepresented segments of society live in usually poorer conditions. This sparks vivid discussions and prompts students to rethink the way they associate words with ideas. Sharing about routines as a child or a teenager is also a great way to get the discussion going among students.
- Before telling students what I visualized and what these concepts evoke to me as a French person, I ask them to guess and to share their input if they have been to France already, or just guess. Overall, this whole class is very student-oriented and can be stretched into a full 55-min session.
- I end the list with a piece of History or Folklore from each student's home region or country. My example from France is that of the Gauls, using the French comic book Astérix & Obélix. It is always interesting to see how much they know when I ask them to guess which period of History it is from based on the picture on the last slide. Some of them assume they are Vikings, but few know about the Roman invasion of Gaul two thousand years ago. Bringing physical copies of the comic books (available at the SU Library) also helped a lot pique their interests.
Challenges faced and how I dealt with them:
- This whole activity becomes essentially richer when the classroom is diverse and multicultural. However, I have taught it to a smaller and less diverse class, which reduced the potential of the discussions and comparisons.
- Nonetheless, I did manage to adapt it focusing on contrasting different cultural and regional identities within the United States.
- I also overcame that initial limitation by asking students to visualize a holiday destination that they had been to and then describing it. This compensated for the lack of personal childhood experiences growing up in a different culture.


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Well... I missed Bonneville again this year. Hmmmph...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
What I'm missing...
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I'm sharing your pain on this one.
I WILL make it out there.
I swear!
- August 11, 2009 at 3:26 PM
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Your BFF is getting married!
As maid of honor, there's a lot on your plate. You have to help her choose the best dress, keep her nerves calm, and maybe even audition wedding bands.
But most importantly, you have to throw a killer bachelorette party.
That means a nice dinner, some drinks, and lots of flirting.
But to really take things to the next level, you're going to need some bomb bachelorette party favors.
You want the bachelorette party to be unforgettable. Party favors give your bridal party something tangible that will always remind them of that night.
But choosing the right favors is difficult. You want to find something that is inexpensive without being cheap, timeless without being generic.
If you're all out of ideas, don't worry. Here's our list of the ten best party favors for your bachelorette party.
Custom T-Shirts
T-shirts make great gifts. Almost everyone wears them, they're easily customizable, and your bridal party will make them a part of their long-term wardrobe.
There's no limit to the possibilities of designs.
Design something subtle and tasteful that they'll love to wear for years to come.
Or, go gaudy to let everyone at the club know that you're all together.
Wry, irreverent phrases like "Here Comes the Beer-ide" or "Last Margarita as a Senorita" can keep everyone in high spirits.
You can even add some bling. Make your party the center of attention with sequins, or even LED lights!
For more about light-up t-shirts, read this blog.
Sleep Masks
After such a long night of partying hard, your gal pals are going to need their beauty rest.
And nothing helps that like a sleep mask.
Sleep masks make great bachelorette party favors because they are cute and useful. Your girlfriends will likely use these sleep masks for years to come.
They're also easy to customize. You can order custom sleep masks online, or even make them yourself.
Make a sleep mask to match each party member's personality, and you can be sure that it will be a gift no one forgets.
Personalized Glasses
Most bachelorette parties feature a healthy amount of libation. But after the night (and the hangover) has passed, all that's left is the memory.
Give them something to remember the party by with personalized souvenir glasses.
Emblazon wine glasses with the names of the couple or the wedding hashtag.
Or, give each member of the bridal party a shot glass with their name–or nickname–on them.
When the night is over and the buzz has long since worn off, they'll still have the glass to put a smile on their face.
Themed Drink Coozies
Glasses aren't the only alcohol-related bachelorette party favors you can give.
For a fun party favor that's just the right mix of classy and trashy, go for coozies!
There's something about drink coozies that just makes the party experience that much more enjoyable.
Order a custom design–like the bride's face, perhaps–and you'll have a fun gift that everyone will keep for years.
Wish Bracelets
If you and your bridal party have been friends forever, there's a good chance you've already made some wish bracelets together.
Giving them out as bachelorette party favors is a great throwback.
If you don't remember these from the playground, wish bracelets made with a thin string or hemp. They are outfitted with a charm or some beads.
These materials aren't very durable, but that's the point.
When you tie the bracelet onto your wrist, you make a wish.
Over time, the bracelet wears away. According to legend, once the bracelet breaks, your wish will come true.
Whether that's true or not, the bracelets are still super cute!
With their charming look and touch of nostalgia, they'll be sure to be a hit with your bridal party.
Bridal Party Sunglasses
Is your bridal party too cool for conventional weddings?
Some customized sunglasses will help them look the part.
You can order shades in a variety of different shapes and styles.
Order some timeless Wayfarer style sunglasses and plaster the couple's name on the temples.
You can get some aviators with a see-through custom image on the lenses.
But don't limit yourself to conventional sunglasses.
Order sunglasses with shaped lenses: stars and hearts are a cant-miss.
Simple Earrings
Jewelry is one of the most popular gift ideas. But it can be pretty pricey.
Especially if you're buying gifts for the whole crew.
And there's always the risk that you'll buy something that is a little outside of your friends' tastes.
But you don't have to spend an arm and a leg on expensive jewelry.
You can find inexpensive earrings in a variety of colors and designs just about anywhere. Some stores even sell four packs for less than five dollars!
Or, if you want to support a local artist, there are hundreds of great options on Etsy that will fit any style.
Personalized Tote Bags
Some stereotypes tend to be true. Such as girls and their purses.
If your BFFs are always looking for another purse or handbag, hook them up with a personalized tote bag!
Tote bags are inexpensive and useful. They can be used to pack for a day trip, to carry textbooks, or just as a purse.
And at a bachelorette party, they can be stuffed with party survival kits to prepare for the oncoming hangover.
And, of course, they're customizable. Order them online, or even screenprint them yourself!
Make Your Party Memorable With These Bachelorette Party Favors
Everyone wants to throw the best bachelorette party ever.
And if you throw some bomb party favors on all your gal pals, you can be sure that your party will make into the hall of fame.
Choose one of the items on this list, and you can't go wrong!


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Sales Account Manager – Care Homes
Sector: Life Sciences
Consultant: Harvey Havell
Salary: £24000 - £25000
Job Status: Permanent / Full Time
Account Manager/Business Development – Care Homes
Location: London NW2
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.30pm but flexibility will be required on occasion
Location: Combination of Office based / National Coverage
Remuneration: £25,000 plus commission based on targets and KPIs
About the Company
The company was established in the early 2000s and is today is recognised as a prominent UK supplier to GPs, Clinic and Hospitals (Private and NHS) and care homes.
They distribute over 20,000 branded consumables and equipment, they are a leading manufacturer of over 700+ of their own brand label medical supplies lines including everyday consumables, surgical instrument packs and care products
Our Requirements
Reporting to the COO and working alongside the senior partners this role is required to contribute to growing and penetrating the UK Care Home market sector and generate sales in line with an agreed target. You should have a professional and confident telephone manner with the ability to sell and close deals over the phone. Your aim will be winning new business and upselling a range of services to new and current (primarily Private sector) Care Homes customers by proactively outbound prospecting against set targets. You will also be required to visit the existing group of homes to understand and ascertain further needs and product usage.
You will have
•Proven track of successful sales within the Care Home Sector.
•Bring an existing list of Care Home clients with you.
•Experience selling healthcare services to payers, providers and employers.
•Willingness to travel
•Own transport
Overall responsibility
•Create and manage a pipeline of leads and potential customers.
•Build long-term relationships and generate sales to private care homes.
•Generate new distribution channels for existing products and services.
•Contact potential or existing customers to inform them about a product or offers
•Answer questions about the products or the company
•Ask questions to understand customer requirements and close sales
•Ensure all leads are contacted in a timely manner , maximising all opportunities to sell
•Prospect and proactively make outbound calls, selling the company's products and services
•Ensure minimum sales conversion rates, SLA'S and the required ROI levels are achieved
•Work closely with the other team member to ensure deliverables in order to meet targets
•Enter and update customer information in our database
•Keep records of calls and sales and note useful information
Role will include:
•Relevant IT equipment including laptop and mobile phone
•Petrol Allowance for National Coverage
Experience and Education required
•Hands on and proven experience in the Private Healthcare market
•Proven track record of successfully meeting sales targets preferably over the phone
•Excellent written and verbal English skills.
•Numerate with excellent attention to detail.
•Good data input skills.
•Competent IT capabilities (Excel and Word) and Outlook.
•Ability to learn about products and services and describe/ explain
•Outstanding negotiation skill with the ability to resolve issues and address complaints
Personal Skills
•Demonstration of positive team player spirit and cooperative sales skills
•Cool tempered and able to handle rejection
•Motivated by results and who has the ability to bring new ideas and share good working practice
•Excellent customer service skills as role requires regular communication with suppliers, clients and subcontractors and dealing with queries and resolving disputes.
•Ability to work confidently remains calm under pressure, meet deadlines and work within a team environment.
•Committed, punctual and reliable
•Target driven and strong organisational skills
•Good people skills with the ability to build up relationships both internally and externally
If this is something you see as a good fit for yourself, please click the apply now button.
If you have any questions or queries, please ask for Harvey in the Life Sciences team.