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Birdseye View from a temp working 4 TCG in Saint Paul, Minnesota
125 months ago
The only other paperwork you need to fill out at the application process is an I-9 and automatic payroll deduction if you're temp, or background check paperwork if you check yes to the felony question.
There are so many resumes as I said, and the people that are getting the jobs are the ones with recognizable art and advertising work. Brands, websites, companies that many people have heard of.
One of my jobs is sending declination letters to the hundreds of rejected resumes. I made the mistake once of having my name rather than the recruiters name on the signature. I got many calls from irate applicants with a "how dare you not love my work" kind of attitude. I feel bad, nobody likes rejection but what is it about Creatives that they many (not all, but many) think they're God's gift to the world...
Bottom line, go to the Creative Group's website and look over some of their resources if you get a rejection letter and consider using them or go somewhere else... but don't just throw your hands up and tell everybody it's a scam. People get interviewed, people get jobs. I know because I am busy processing these people all day long. Again, it's really the best and the brightest and those with big name ad/art background that get the jobs.
Phone Book - Source of Jobs! in Denver, Colorado
125 months ago
Birdseye View from a temp working 4 TCG in Saint Paul, Minnesota said: The only other paperwork you need to fill out at the application process is an I-9 and automatic payroll deduction if you're temp, or background check paperwork if you check yes to the felony question.
inmichigan in Dearborn, Michigan
121 months ago
I agree with Birdseye View from a temp working 4 TCG in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It's not a scam. You just have to realize what is being offered. You are being offered an AGENT to HELP you in your job search. If you stand out as a candidate, they will work hard to place you. It also doesn't hurt to call and follow-up with your agent.
And what are you all talking about with lead stealing? Do you know how these companies work?? Trust me, they don't need the information on your resume for anything other than seeing if you have exceptional talent. The Creative Group, OfficeTeam, and AccountTemps are all divisions of Robert Half International. Robert Half has been named as a top company by Forbes, Fortune, and Businessweek. Fortune even ranked them as number ONE in their industry. They didn't get to be number one in their industry by "collecting resumes" to steal information. Seriously. I know job searching is stressful (BELIEVE ME, I have been at it awhile) but there are some fairly illogical accusations going on here.
Not A Staffing Agent in Keller, Texas
82 months ago
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Glad to see you don't. It's a stupid, hackneyed and mindless question that leads to stupid, hackneyed and mindless responses.
Totally agree with you. That question, in my opinion, is nothing but a waste of time and breath. Oh, and here's another ridiculously pointless question, especially in this current job market and/or when the company/recruiter was the one to initiate contact with the candidate: "Why our company?" Uh, seriously??? Hmmm...let me think...BECAUSE YOU CALLED ME AND IT'S A JOB. DUH! This is the point where candidate is supposed to kiss the interviwer's ass for a few minutes and tell them what he/she read on their website's "Awards and Recognitions" page. Those questions are just a few examples of what separates the real recruiters from the staffing/HR Clerks.
Not A Staffing Agent in Keller, Texas
82 months ago
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: I could tell she was reading off the interview questions from a list. One question asked where I'd like to be in five years. At that time I was recently unemployed. I answered that I was not even thinking about where I'd like to be in five years but where I'd like to be now, which is employed. At that point perhaps I'd think about where I'd like to be in five years.
Exactly the type of people that give real recruiters a VERY bad name! She was not a Recruiter I guarantee you, just a screener or assistant. It really makes me want to vomit when companies try to cut corners by bringing in these people with no Recruiting or HR background/skills just to avoid having to pay a little more. I have managed the recruiting process for a lot of high volume project/program launches. There were times that we were forced to bring on several temps to assist with sourcing/onboarding due to the fact that the Business Development team had over-promised the client. I have no problem with that whatsoever as I know some awesome recruiters that prefer to work on temporary assignments for one reason or another. Unfortunately, the short-sighted company I was working for at the time insisted on bringing in temps with zero experience just to save a few bucks. Worse yet, they tried to pass them off as "Contract Recruiters", which was totally bogus and misleading to both the clients and the candidates. You can train someone to do many jobs, however, you cannot train someone to have personality, recruiting instinct or people skills and that was the problem. I truly believe it led to the company losing contracts/candidates and A LOT of respect.
Not A Staffing Agent in Keller, Texas
82 months ago
I also believe those scripted pre-screening questions are extremely insulting to the candidates' intelligence and professional abilities.
Not a staffing agent in Keller, Texas
82 months ago
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: Don't waste your time with the cretin.
True, true... answering it IS just a waste of space and time. Good point.
Not a staffing agent in Keller, Texas
82 months ago
Displaced Legal Professional in Denver, Colorado said: I applied online to a large branch bank chain. A couple of weeks after I applied, the phone rang. A gal with a very youngish-sounding voice was on the line. She said she was calling from the bank but did not give her name. She proceeded to interview me.
Out of curiosity, when this girl called you and proceeded to phone screen you, did she even bother to ask you if you if you had a few moments for her to ask you questions? Whenever I have trained new recruiters and/or pre-screeners, one of the first things I stress is the importance of being conscientious of the candidates' time and availability at that moment to answer interview questions. Especially now when cell phones have replaced home numbers as the best way to contact someone. As much as we want to pre-qualifiy a candidate as soon as possible, it benefits no one to force an interview on someone within minutes of them answering the phone. If the candidate is caught off guard awkwardly trying to answer a sudden onset of rapid fire questions in the middle of a Wal-Mart, chances are neither party will come away with a good impression of the other. A simple "Are you available to chat with me for a few moments?" goes a long way in my opinion.
Creative Pro in Cleveland, Ohio
81 months ago
I rarely use forums like this but I too have to chime in. AVOID the Creative Group. I've been a consultant and senior level person in communications for close to two decades. I have worked with recruiters, agencies and direct hires for both myself and to find and hire talent for clients and projects I work on. I only had one brief encounter w/ TCG but that was enough to give me huge red flags. Keep in mind they pursued me - cornering me at an event and giving me a hard-sell on why I should sign up w/ them, using the old "you need to sign up I have a job you are missing out on right now," tactic (Red Flag 1). Then, you go to do what can only be considered excessive paperwork, including some very sneaky non-compete clauses stating you will not work with or pursue any of their clients while signed up as a TCG member, Even if they aren't placing you. That's also illegal in some states, btw, yet they still do it. (Red Flag 2). You'll also find, for anyone who has done their own consulting that their pay rates are often incredibly under-cut. For example, I was told I would never get over $20 per hour as a copywriter, yet I command $70 in the same market on my own. Guess how much their cut is? And for what? A few dollops of promised benefits with so many restrictions and time criteria that they might as well be void.
The biggest issue however was their absolute lack of competency and professionalism. Messing up even the most basic communications and scheduling, losing paperwork and canceling a meeting with the head recruiter without informing me causing me to haul my ass to their office only to be met with a bewildered receptionist who made me wait 30 minutes and then only to be informed the recruiter had called in sick that day. So they stick me with a very clueless, very green JR staffer who A) hadn't read my resume or B) any other previous communications with their agency.
Pissed? You bet. If that's a first impression of TCG, it's going to be my last.
NOT a Staffing Agent in Keller, Texas
81 months ago
Creative Pro - Great post! I completely agree with you about the red flags associated with them. Their fees/mark-up rates are way too high and truly a waste of the clients' money and candidates' time. My advice to anyone considering working for them or with them is RUN AWAY... FAST! Their "evergreen" job postings and business tactics are completely unethical. In fact, their "pre-qualification" process violates several employment laws in many states. They are sued so much that they have an entire legal team that works for them full-time just handling the lawsuits against them. Here's a novel idea for them: save money on the legal team and just follow fair labor practices.
Entrepreneur in Santa Rosa, California
77 months ago
I was searching about The Creative Group and this forum popped up.
What I would like to know is the experience freelance, contracted designers/artists (on small jobs running 40-80 hours) have had working with end clients through The Creative Group (TCG). TCG is essentially operating as an artist rep.
If the end client contacts the designer directly for a new job, does the designer have to contact TCG, to keep TCG in the loop? I would gather that if the designer doesn't contact TCG, that could be in violation with the contract the designer has with TCG. What legal recourse could TCG take? How would they even know if the designer and client are working independently? Moles? Secret agents?
Creative Pro in New Orleans, Louisiana
77 months ago
Yes, the contract is for what is known as a "non-compete". This means that if you sign up with the Creative Group (let's call them Greative Groupers), you sign a contract stating you will not go after any jobs on your own with companies they work with, even if they don't tell you about the job, don't call you for the job, don't set up an interview for you, or don't post the job on their website. The problem with this non-compete contract is that in several states it is actually illegal to have non-competes in this manner so they are not only preventing you from getting work, they are telling you that you signed a contract not to work outside of them as the middleman in an illegal manner. How would the Creative Group find out? They are in contact w/ that firm. Would they do anything about it? Probably not, but it is just a scummy way to do business. The issue does not sit well with me on a professional level, or an ethical level. However, as stated the big issue is that the Creative Group completely undercuts the wage level of those signed up with them at about 50% to 75%. So for example, you might see a job listed with the CG for $20 per hour, but see the same job on a job board listed at $75 an hour - that's how the CG makes their money with huge overheads and doing little work in return other than posting a few jobs, calling once in awhile to let people know about jobs, and paying employment taxes/insurance (NOT HEALTH INSURANCE). It's just a complete rip-off to any freelancer. However, because a Creative Grouper signed a contract they are under the threat of, "you can't go after that $75 dollar an hour on your own job, you have to go through the Creative Group for that $20 an hour job." It's just shady, bad way to do business. Oh, and ILLEGAL. One of the many red flags for the CG.
Creative Pro in New Orleans, Louisiana
77 months ago
I'm not sure the arrangement of the client w/ CG, but The CG gets "commissions" not from the client, but by taking a huge portion of the hourly from the candidate. That is, a client might have a job listed on Craigslist for $100 an hour, but the CG will have the same job listed at $20. No problem there, this is a free country. The issue is, the non-compete the CG makes its candidates sign states that the candidate will not pursue any of CGs clients (not specific jobs, clients) - whether or not the job is listed, or the candidate was contacted for it and the CG is often very bad about listing and contacting for potential jobs. That's the illegal part, and the part that is a scummy business practice. The lesson? People have the right to sign whatever contracts they want or break whatever contracts they want, but they do need to read the contract (the CG never explained what I was supposed to sign), and people do need to know what they have restricted themselves with if they do sign a contract. On the flipside, the CG are scum middlemen that do little for a candidate and restrict a candidate's ability to make fair market value through bogus contract restrictions.
Ana in Manassas, Virginia
77 months ago
If you sign a non-compete contract and no longer with the CG group, how do you revoke a contract? Until when is this contract effective?
Truthofthematter in Houston, Texas
77 months ago
Ana in Manassas, Virginia said: If you sign a non-compete contract and no longer with the CG group, how do you revoke a contract? Until when is this contract effective?
It really depends on the nature of the position and the terms of the NC contract. I had to sign one when I worked for RHI as Staffing Mgr so there were different terms which included not going to work for any companies they deemed "competitors" within 100 miles for at least 3 yrs. Another factor would be how or why you left the company: did you leave voluntarily or involuntarily (fired, laid-off) contract is basically just ambiguous bulls**t aimed at intimidating their employees into submission. But the bottom line is that the contract is vague and doesn't hold up well or at all in court.
77 months ago
I wish I had come to this forum and found threads like this years ago. I was addicted to temping when the assignments were plentiful and the economy was doing well.
In the last year or so calls for any assignments has stopped. I should have been contacted employers directly and not relied on the temp agencies to have better job contacts than me.
I wasted a LOT of time waiting and waiting and more waiting for temp agencies to rescue me from taking responsibility of my own job search.
Please do not completely rely on temp agencies to help you find a job. Find the courage, get educated on the job search process by reading books and coming to forums like this one and do not be afraid of making mistakes along the way.
I have learned so much reading this thread. I can't believe how much power I gave those temp companies over the years. I was seduced by the weekly pay and allowing them find the companies for me. I was insecure and uninformed about putting myself out there in the best light in the job market.
But when the agencies stopped calling me. Reality finally hit me hard. Recently, I emailed them with a question about a job listing I saw on a job site and they *never* emailed me back. This made me think something shady was happening.
I'm working (thank God!) at part time lame retail job now but I got it on my own. Doing my daily job search for the best job in my field I can find on my own is my goal. I will find the job I want on my own.
Ana in Manassas, Virginia
77 months ago
As a part-time temp worker, they did not give me a copy of the contract. I also think it's shady when i ask them to fax me a copy, they just ignored my request. I am still working as a temp but would like to be a direct-hire soon.
Entrepreneur in Santa Rosa, California
77 months ago
Thanks folks, for your comments.
I decided that it was best to honor the contract. Even if it's legality is questionable, it is good form as a professional to honor the agreement. San Francisco is a small town. Things can come back to haunt you.
I essentially told this to TCG as well as a demand for a raise. I did get a 20% increase. Still their commission is ~ 35-40%. Quite a chunk. I am building a good rapport with creative managers. As they move onto other agencies, they will remember me; as others have in the past. So, it's sort of advertising in a round-about way. :)
Not A Staffing Agent in Keller, Texas
75 months ago
Thank you, Jedonkey, for once again serving as the poster child of the classic oxygen-deprived Staffing "Manager" (Manager hehehe, yeah sure). You and your ignorance are your own worst enemies. Simply reading your comments is enough to serve as a warning to any potential future clients. Your inflated ego has distorted your grasp on reality. It is PAINFULLY obvious that you are very new to the business world, especially staffing. In fact, I would venture to guess that this is probably the ONLY job you have had thus far. Well, not counting your previous job as waiter, usher, and/or babysitter. For your own sake and the sake of those around you, I truly hope that someday you are able to overcome your limited understanding and stunted belief system that stems from pure ignorance and ego. You need to get real and get a clue.
Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts
75 months ago
Phone Book - Source of Jobs! in Denver, Colorado said: APPLY DIRECT. WHY DO YOU NEED AN AGENCY? LOOK IN THE PHONE BOOK FOR AGENCIES AND APPLY DIRECT!!!
Because most jobs are filled thru 3rd party recruiters, staffing agencies, temp to perm etc... It may s***ck but unfortunately if you want a job you have to deal with them. Robert Half has cornered the market in Accounting jobs. Probably 80% of listings are thru Robert Half.
Nick L in Medford, Massachusetts
75 months ago
Accountant seeking job in Atlanta, Georgia said: Robert Half's whole marketing plan is to interview as many people as possible and generate leads from their resumes and reference letters. I am pursuing the legality of this. They require you to sign a bunch of paper when you apply of jobs. I'm sure it allows them to try to generate leads from your resume. This is a bait and switch tactic. Help bring this kind of business to an end.!!!!!!
Robert Half has somehow blacklisted me even though they literally never sent me on one assignment, and never sent me on one interview in over 10 years of sporadically registering with them and then being told 'you are in our system' we will call you if something comes up then nothing... Then being accused of registering in multiple offices under multiple Social Security numbers..
Marigold in Toronto, Ontario
74 months ago
I'm glad I found this thread. I have been registered with TCG for months and it seems like a total waste of time. They spend more time trying to get me to send them more info and connect with them on Twitter and LinkedIn than they do actually getting me any jobs. Now I am wondering if that is just to scam my contacts.
I think it might be good for students just starting out, but if you have a few years experience forget it.
g ko in Washington, District of Columbia
73 months ago
I have to say, after reading this thread, I disagree on the whole. I've had nothing but good experiences with TCG, in at least the graphic design side. Since joining a year ago, they've consistently gotten me jobs (and offered to present me to many, some I declined because of location) including getting me in to what is now my current permanent position at a company I'm quite happy with.
At least with the branch I dealt with, they were very good with communication, never tried to squeeze me for contacts, and certainly have been very professional the whole time. Right when I had my interview, they presented me to two different jobs and I got one of them. Since that time, I would get several phone calls a month asking if I would be interested in this job or that. The agents I dealt with were candid and honest, and I never felt like I was being bullsh*ted or lead on. Their goal was to find me a long-term or permanent position and they did just that. Once again, perhaps experience varies branch to branch, and with what sort of industry you're in, but I will vouch for the TCG office in DC. I've been a part of several temp/staffing agencies and TCG is the only one who kept up communication and found me work in my field.
I'm also sure that experiences vary person to person. I know the people I referred didn't have as much luck finding jobs through TCG, but I also know they didn't have as diverse and extensive amount of experience I had in the field I wanted work in.
So, is The Creative Group a scam? No, absolutely not. TCG never requested outrageous information from me (I filled out the same type of forms for every staffing/temp agency I interviewed with), they never asked for money and they never made false promises.
Is everyone who applies/interviews going to have as much luck as me finding work through TCG? Maybe not, we're all individuals with different skill sets and goals. Still, I wouldn't discourage anyone from applying.
MarketingPro in Seattle, Washington
73 months ago
I have to say that I have had similar experiences with this group. First of all, you have to understand that these types of companies are SALES and COMMISSION BASED companies, they are not professional marketing or creative services companies. They do hire people from the industry, but the reality is their people only succeed and maintain their jobs if they sell and place people into positions.
My experience was that I contacted by email a director in the Seattle office, inquiring as to how their services work (I knew how, but was using it as an "in"). He replied to my email, asking me to send him my resume. I have well over 20 years of marketing experience in the Seattle market. I am plenty qualified and reputable to be placed in a number of jobs they post.
My irritation came with the fact he did not reply to my email/resume; remember HE opened the door to me. I followed up twice and he didn't have the PROFESSIONAL courtesy to even reply that he received my email. (I know he opened it, as I got return receipts on all three of my emails!).
Seattle is a very small market, and I see this guy at many industry events and professional meetings. I will tell you one thing is for certain: I will remember him, TCG, the fact he didn't respond, and the fact he blew me off. Whether you are employed now or not, in business, as in personal interactions Karma is a powerful thing. # # #
apprehensive about agencies in Chicago, Illinois
72 months ago
Chicago-Designer said: Creative applicants should be aware that agencies like this maintain a strategic advantage over you and their competitors when you remain "active" in their database, but are not getting you work. The reason for this is that you cannot compete against them for work to a client that they have [or have allegedly] submitted you to, and the same goes for other agencies in the same market, regardless of job title.
Is anyone else concerned about the Terms of Use Agreement you are required to sign before completing the mandatory online profile before your interview?
Specifically this section:
The Site provides a forum for you to obtain employment and career information. By submitting or entering your information to the Site ("Submitted Material"), you agree that you grant RHI a perpetual, non-exclusive, irrevocable, royalty free, worldwide license and right, but not the obligation, to use, copy, modify, display, distribute, download, store, reproduce, transmit, publish, transfer, adapt, create derivative works in any manner, in entirety or a portion of, of your Submitted Material, and by any means, forever and worldwide.
Seasoned Like Sirloin in Dallas, Texas
69 months ago
I was contacted by them & wondered about the're legitimacy. With. boatloads of experience, yet no degree, I've been looking for a way to locate the next best position. Very early on i developed a skill set which has afforded me almost undeniably success. So, sure, i love interviewing. Its like a parade with me in the middle of it. But hese new more rough economic times have everyone spooked. I'm reluctant to make a move.
Honestly, I had an interview with TCG on Friday. I cancelled or rather, postponed for an unrelated family emergency. In a weird twist of fate way, I'm glad I did because I then discovered this thread. Nothing changes the fact i still need to get back on the horse. The Italian-style three month Holiday is over & this guy is ready to rock.
In response to some of these posts: Honestly, talented/qualified creatives get screwed by unscrupulous scammIng thieves everyday. Like right now. Beware at all times I've simply reached a point where the type of work I'm interested in is handled by very select group or at peat it seems that way. Ideation & concept development will soon open up to outside, freelancing, artistic & client minded pros. It will not remain a thing of permanent staffers or directors any longer. Why? The creative industry had better step on the gas... Because things are heating/speeding up in a big way 2012. And quite frankly, I see only a small few agencies producing & deploying campaigns that fully utilize technology the fullest.
If anyone has creative concept development experience as an art or creative director & feels like helping me out with a resume critique or advice... I would be extremely grateful.
Resourceful Recruiter in Fort Worth, Texas
69 months ago
I am not an art or creative director, myself, but I am a Recruiter with 20 years of experience. A significant portion of my recruiting background includes the advertising/marketing industry, including creative development. Since you did ask for advice, I thought I would throw in my two cents on a few things so here goes...
1.) I realize this is just an informal forum, so I assume you use better grammar and spelling than you did in your post. Still, don't forget that there are always Recruiters/Employers viewing these forums sourcing for potential candidates. Also, your post is a bit scattered and random so it's hard to decipher what it is you are looking for in the way of advice or direction.
2.) While self esteem is a great thing, an over inflated ego is NEVER attractive. No offense but just by reading this post you sound like a kid with a "know-it-all" complex.
Those are just a few thoughts/suggestions to keep in mind, or not. I'm certainly no expert and I don't know you, therefore, I could be completely wrong.
Resourceful Recruiter in Fort Worth, Texas
69 months ago
Correction: The sentence I wrote "Success is relative and you are only 30 years old. In the business world that does translate to "seasoned" veteren" should actually read: Success is relative and you are only 30 years old. In the business world that does not translate to "seasoned" veteren.
Also, you mention that you are not sure you are "reluctant to make the move" but then you state: "Nothing changes the fact i still need to get back on the horse. The Italian-style three month Holiday is over & this guy is ready to rock." So are you or aren't you currently employed? That would make a difference in the advice you get.
Seasoned Like Sirloin in Dallas, Texas
69 months ago
Jobless at TCG in Chula Vista, California
69 months ago
Working for ANY recruiter/staffer is a bad habit you can't kick, so don't start. Their markup can be up to 60% of your hourly rate. This puts the hiring client in a position of "budget nervousness" because you are costing big buck$. The client doesn't know you're getting a fraction of what they pay. Or that your medical benefits suck. Or that you get no holiday pay or vacation pay until you've logged more hours than any assignment will ever last. Or that the recruiter will hold you hostage when seeking other employment. Or that the recruiter will charge such a HUGE HIRING FEE, if the client wants to hire you permanently, that you'll likely lose out on the job.
I can not speak to timecards, as I've never been employed by TCG. I can not speak to job placement in other markets, and I have no knowledge of "contact fishing". But, I can say that I have extensive experience in graphic design for print, web and Flash plus won a few awards. With my experience and skills, you might think I would eventually get a job -- temporary, part-time or something -- but you would be wrong! I signed up with TCG years ago and applied for numerous jobs in between my own freelance work. I have NEVER interviewed with a TCG client nor been on an assignment. I HAVE interviewed repeatedly with TCG's turnstile of account reps. TCG San Diego has more reps than design jobs. Meeting the next "new rep" is a waste of time -- so is applying to job postings or responding to direct solicitations. And, they ARE non-responsive. My TCG resume posting has an error, encountered while filling out an employment form field, but I can not delete the entry. I've made numerous requests over several months to have a rep fix it. The bad entry is still there.
ldl in Centennial, Colorado
69 months ago
Truthofthematter in Houston, Texas said: It really depends on the nature of the position and the terms of the NC contract. I had to sign one when I worked for RHI as Staffing Mgr so there were different terms which included not going to work for any companies they deemed "competitors" within 100 miles for at least 3 yrs. Another factor would be how or why you left the company: did you leave voluntarily or involuntarily (fired, laid-off) contract is basically just ambiguous bulls**t aimed at intimidating their employees into submission. But the bottom line is that the contract is vague and doesn't hold up well or at all in court.
Absolutely agree. Colorado doesn't have great laws for protecting workers, but I've been told by a labor attorney that even though most non-compete contracts don't hold up in this state, many employers use them to try to intimidate employees into complying. It's easy enough now to check out your state's laws regarding non-compete contracts on the internet, on your state attorney's Web site, etc. Most companies that have you sign these agreements when they're not legal in your state won't even pursue "violations" of these "contracts", and if they make threatening noises, a lot of attorneys will write them a cease-and-desist letter for not much money, and that will hush most of them. Don't let staffing firms and other employers intimidate you out of your legal rights...
whiggins in Atlanta, Georgia
63 months ago
I can speak from the client's POV about TCG. The design and interactive department of my company has used TCG countless times (people with lots of experience and kids straight out of college). I have hired a number of contract jobs through them and have been pretty happy with their service. The contract employees we have used also seem to stay fairly busy outside of our jobs with TCG assignments. Maybe the Atlanta office is an unusual case for TCG/RHI, but they seem to be a respectable company.
jedonkey in USA, Pennsylvania
62 months ago
non competes mean nothing
jedonkey in USA, Pennsylvania
62 months ago
so, when you figure out you are no different than the MILLION people before you, just leave.
yes, you will get some big packet filled with big words, but dont go out of your way to be notice and in the end there is nothing you can do to stop earning a living by working elsewhere
if you havent figure out you work for a big bully, then you will, soon. at the end of the day they are probably already hiding in some conference room room trying to recruit the next sap to worry about littel old you
rjallen1 in Snellville, Georgia
60 months ago
Ive done work with them, they are legit, once you get your foot in the door and do work for clients and they get good feedback, you move up on the list. Be patient, keep contacting your representative, give your strengths, if something comes up they will remember you and contact you. Sure, not everyone has the right skills for a job and when they send you out to a company you represent not only you but them, they are not going to send a slouch to a company.... I have contracted with them for a few years, and really enjoy the clients they send me to. Is it a scam, NO. Will they find you a job, maybe, its up to you how hard you push! Do they probably get 100 apps for each job, yes, so if you get an interview, you're doing well.
Don'tbelieveit in Phoenix, Arizona
60 months ago
Why would anyone seeking any creative talent need to use an agency like "The Creative Group"?
These staffing firms are simply middlemen, flesh peddlers, and only make money by cutting up the pie.
In this day and age, it makes no sense for anyone who is savvy to have to use an agency. Someone smart and determine who is good on their own.
I bet I could hire people pretty well. I've been around and seen all types. I bet a lot of people on here could too.
So how come a hiring manager has to go to an agency? Isn't that like an oxymoron???
Valerie K. in Mckinney, Texas
60 months ago
Don'tbelieveit in Phoenix, Arizona said: Why would anyone seeking any creative talent need to use an agency like "The Creative Group"?
It has nothing to do with hiring manager/internal HR Recruiters not having the skills or abilities to find or hire. There are several scenarios in which a company might decide to use a staffing firm.
There are other reasons, but you get the idea...
green arrow in Cleveland, Ohio
59 months ago
I want to make an offer to the company I'm contracted to via TCG (if they buy me out, I'll accept a salary cut until I've worked off the fee), but I'm not sure what I'm liable for. Am I playing dirty or illegally if I do this?
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
Valerie K. in Mckinney, Texas said: It has nothing to do with hiring manager/internal HR Recruiters not having the skills or abilities to find or hire. There are several scenarios in which a company might decide to use a staffing firm.
Cut out the middleman and the world would be a better place.
Agencies have sold companies on the idea that they can find the perfect candidate, save them time, and all the other icing on the cake. Companies could successfully do this themselves and save themselves allot of dinero.
Agencies are so full of sh@t. Like I've stated in the past. When you take away all the fancy wrapping Recruiters are no more than bad salespeople with big quotas to meet.
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
jedonkey in USA, Pennsylvania said: so, when you figure out you are no different than the MILLION people before you, just leave.
Your small potatoes my friend. Clocks ticking on you. Hear it?
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
The thing that kills me about recruiters is that they think they are more important than they really are. Just because your talking to Division Presidents, Regional Managers, Supervisors, Area Managers, etc doesn't make you smarter no important.
Remember what you were doing right before you went to work for Robert Half or some other agency. I'll refresh your memory....you had a desk outside of the office of a HR Manager as an assistant making 14 an hour.
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
Erika J in Keller, Texas said: Here's the deal Joe-Joe, Did it ever occur to you that you just aren't as important as YOU think You are? Probably not. After all, you're looking at yourself with the "fancy wrapping" paper on right? Now, unwrap yourself and step towards the mirror (no, no not the funhouse mirror - the real mirror) Say it out loud now, NOBODY IS AS IMPORTANT OR IRREPLACEABLE AS THEY THINK THEY ARE. Got it? Good 'lil Joe Joe.
You must be one of those lowlife scumb#g recruiters I always talk about. Could I be wrong. Not when EVERYONE on Indeed has the same opinion of recruiters.
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
BTW, what field do you recruit for?
Erika J in Keller, Texas
59 months ago
Neither do I, which is why I no longer work for them. Haven't for a very long time.
Erika J in Keller, Texas
59 months ago
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York said: Erika J,
Trust me, if I were to define a "Recruiter" as someone working for an agency then I would have the EXACT opinion as you do! That's why we have only used them for temp positions and when someone calls in sick/goes on leave of absence. There would be no point in our internal recruiters stopping and recruiting for a week long temp job. Beyond that, I believe that it's a terrible idea to use a staffing agency. They have a 65% mark up and they treat the people they send over like they own them.
Erika J in Keller, Texas
59 months ago
BTW, I don't consider them Recruiters, I consider them used car salesmen except it's people, not cars that they try to sell.
Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York
59 months ago
So here I am tonight bored out of my mind with 75 mile per hour winds swirling around my house and I say to myself what can I do?
I know, I'll talk to my new found friend Erika J.
You oversee recruiters in a company that you work for. Right?
My question is, what jobs do you fill? And, what are 2 or 3 things that potential candidates don't do well or are weaknesses that they have/show at the interview?
I like asking these questions so I can improve myself at interviews?
I'm turning over a new leaf guys, Nice Joe.
Thank you Erica.
Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado
59 months ago
Given "Erika's" previous attitude, Joe, don't expect any straight answers.
And what are you doing here when you should be looking out for your safety?
Erika J in Keller, Texas
59 months ago
Unemployed Paralegal in Denver, Colorado said: Given "Erika's" previous attitude, Joe, don't expect any straight answers.
Oh, Unemployed -- You really are determined to be negative, aren't you? Well, I truly am sorry you feel that my "attitude" has somehow been less than straight forward. That is your loss. You see, when you constantly fight everything and everybody, how can you ever expect anything different in your life. Obviously, you are unhappy. And no, I do not consider my advice or insight to be gospel or life changing. It just is what it is and take it or leave it. You choose to leave it and attack me. So be it. Enjoy yourself.
Erika J in Keller, Texas
59 months ago
To answer your question Joe, I have recruited for, and managed recruiters for pretty much any and all field services (retail) and corporate positions. Basically, I've recruited for positions ranging from part-time retail to Physician/Hospital Administrators. I would need to know what type of position you are seeking to give more specifics, but I would be happy to give you whatever info I can...
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Effects of Transfusion Thresholds on Neurocognitive Outcome of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants (ETTNO)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
University Hospital Tuebingen
German Research Foundation
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Axel Franz, University Hospital Tuebingen
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First received: July 12, 2011
Last updated: May 10, 2016
Last verified: May 2016
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Detailed Description:
To compare the effect of restrictive versus liberal red blood cell transfusion thresholds on long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in extremely low birth weight infants.
|Anemia of Prematurity
|Other: red blood cell transfusion
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Effects of Transfusion Thresholds on Neurocognitive Outcome of Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants (ETTNO)- a Blinded Randomized Controlled Multicenter Trial
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MedlinePlus related topics: Birth Weight Blood Transfusion and Donation Body WeightU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Axel Franz, University Hospital Tuebingen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Incidence of death or major neurodevelopmental impairment [ Time Frame: 24 months of age corrected for prematurity ]The primary outcome measure of this study will be the incidence of death or major neurodevelopmental impairment determined at 24 months of age corrected for prematurity (where major neurodevelopmental impairment is defined as any of the following: cognitive delay defined as mental developmental index (MDI) score of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (2nd edition) < 85, cerebral palsy, or severe visual or hearing impairment
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|July 2011
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|April 2017
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|April 2017 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Experimental: "liberal" transfusion triggers
"liberal" guidelines for red blood cell transfusions
Other: red blood cell transfusion
Implementation of "liberal" guidelines for red blood cell transfusions in extremely low birth weight infants
Active Comparator: "restrictive" transfusion triggers
"restrictive" guidelines for red blood cell transfusions
Other: red blood cell transfusion
Implementation of "restrictive" guidelines for red blood cell transfusions in extremely low birth weight infants
Detailed Description:
Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants uniformly develop anemia of prematurity and frequently require multiple red blood cell transfusions (RBCT) during neonatal intensive care. The criteria currently applied to indicate RBCT in this population are based on expert opinion rather than evidence and conclusive data of long-term effects of RBCT practices do not exist. Both, giving RBCT to improve oxygen carrying capacity and restricting RBCT to avoid RBCT associated risks and costs potentially impair long-term development. The proposed blinded randomized controlled trial was designed and will be powered to compare the effect of restrictive versus liberal red blood cell transfusion guidelines on long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in ELBW infants. ELBW infants will be randomized to receive RBCT according to liberal or restrictive RBCT guidelines, which both reflect current practice in Germany and aim for a clinically relevant difference in mean hemoglobin concentrations. The primary outcome measure is the incidence of death or major neurodevelopmental impairment determined at 24 months of age corrected for prematurity. Key secondary outcomes are the incidences of individual components of the composite primary outcome, the mental and physical developmental index scores of the Bayley Scales of Infant Development (II edition), and growth. Safety analyses will assess the incidences of all major diseases of prematurity. The results of this trial may help to improve the quality of life of these patients and reduce long-term health care costs.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 3 Days (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Infants with a birth weight of 400 - 999g
Exclusion Criteria:
- Missing written parental consent.
- Gestational age > 29 + 6/7 weeks
- Major congenital anomalies (including chromosomal aberrations, cyanotic congenital heart defects, syndromes likely affecting long-term outcome, and major congenital malformations requiring surgical correction during newborn period).
- Infants who died before 48 hours, infants in whom the clinical decision to withhold intensive care was made, infants who were not considered viable
- Participation in another study with ongoing use of an unlicensed investigational product from 28 days before study enrollment until the end of the study
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01393496
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01393496
|Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
|University Hospital of Aachen
|Aachen, Germany, 52074
|Children's Hospital
|Augsburg, Germany, 86156
|Vivantes Children's Hospital
|Berlin, Germany, 12351
|Charité University Children's Hospital
|Berlin, Germany, 13353
|University Children's Hospital
|Bochum, Germany, 44791
|Children's Hospital
|Cologne, Germany, 50375
|University Children's Hospital
|Cologne, Germany, 50924
|Children's Hospital
|Datteln, Germany, 45711
|University Children's Hospital
|Dresden, Germany, 01307
|University of Duesseldorf
|Duesseldorf, Germany, 40225
|Helios Children's Hospital
|Erfurt, Germany, 99089
|Children's Hospital
|Erlangen, Germany, 91054
|University Children's Hospital
|Essen, Germany, 45122
|University Children's Hospital
|Frankfurt, Germany, 60590
|University Children's Hospital
|Giessen, Germany, 35385
|University of Greifswald
|Greifswald, Germany, 17475
|Children's Hospital Eppendorf
|Hamburg, Germany, 20246
|Children's Hospital Altona
|Hamburg, Germany, 22763
|Children's Hospital
|Hannover, Germany, 30625
|University Hospital of Leipzig
|Leipzig, Germany, 04103
|University of Luebeck
|Luebeck, Germany, 23538
|University Children's Hospital
|Magdeburg, Germany, 39120
|University Hospital of Marburg
|Marburg, Germany, 35033
|University Children's Hospital
|Muenster, Germany, 48149
|University Children's Hospital
|Munich, Germany, 80337
|Children's Hospital
|Nuremberg, Germany, 90471
|Children's Hospital St. Hedwig
|Regensburg, Germany, 93049
|DRK Kinderklinik
|Siegen, Germany, 57072
|Children's Hospital
|Stuttgart, Germany, 70176
|University Hospital of Tuebingen
|Tuebingen, Germany, 72076
|University Children's Hospital
|Ulm, Germany, 89075
Sponsors and Collaborators
University Hospital Tuebingen
German Research Foundation
|Principal Investigator:
|Axel R Franz, MD
|University Hospital of Tuebingen
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Keywords provided by Axel Franz, University Hospital Tuebingen:
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 25, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|Axel Franz, Coordinating Investigator, University Hospital Tuebingen
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01393496 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
DFG Fr 1455/6-1
2010-021576-28 ( EudraCT Number )
|Study First Received:
|July 12, 2011
|Last Updated:
|May 10, 2016
Keywords provided by Axel Franz, University Hospital Tuebingen:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Birth Weight
Premature Birth
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Obstetric Labor, Premature
Obstetric Labor Complications
Pregnancy Complications
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The latest exhibition by Keevil artist Joanna May at her home was a great success with more than 90 art lovers seeing her work.
A third of her original artworks were sold, as well as original drawings and prints from her new work.
Some paintings were in a new style for Ms May – using writing to create shading and repeating words to describe the hare, a frequent motif in her work.
Actress Rula Lenska, a close friend of Ms May's, was at the exhibition in the morning and the hare was one of her favourites.
Joanna May's iconic Leopards also sold well with the Snow Leopard having two clients bidding for the original.
Guest speaker Paul Martin, from BBC's Flog It!, talked about the investment in good contemporary art or furniture either antique or contemporary.
Ms May said: "The exhibition flowed through to the garden, with Rachel Ducker's joyous wire figures evolving from the lawn."


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Reston Neighborhood Watch Workshop on March 31
March 23, 2009
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Find out how to keep your family and neighborhood safe at the Reston Neighborhood Watch Workshop on Tuesday, March 31, 6-8 p.m., at the Southgate Community Center, 12125 Pinecrest Road, Reston. Child care and light dinner will be provided. Registrations for this free event are due by Monday, March 30.
Neighborhood Watch is a crime prevention program offered by the Fairfax County Police Department that enlists active participation of residents to reduce crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life within the community. Crime prevention officers from the Reston District Station will show how neighbors can collaborate to:
- Protect themselves, their families, their property and their community.
- Recognize and report crime and suspicious activity.
- Work with local law enforcement personnel to solve problems.
For more information about the workshop, to register or to request reasonable ADA accommodations, call the Fairfax County Department of Systems Management for Human Services at 703-787-4962, TTY 703-803-7914, or e-mail Isabel Taramasco. For more information about Neighborhood Watch, contact MPO Harry "Chip" Cogan at 703-478-0904, TTY 711, or by e-mail.
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director, Office of Public Affairs
703-324-3189, TTY 711, Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Pregnancy and Birth Outcome in Women With Pompe Disease
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|Pompe Disease
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Pregnancy and Birth Outcome in Women With Pompe Disease
- Effect of pregnancy on Pompe disease severity and progression. [ Time Frame: 5years ]The effect of pregnancy on Pompe disease severity and progression as measured by increase in muscle weakness, use of assistive devices for mobility or breathing based on subject's reporting.
- Effect of Pompe disease on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. [ Time Frame: 5 years ]The effect of Pompe disease on pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes as measured by para-and peripartum complications, and fetal development based on subjects' reporting
|Study Start Date:
|February 2012
|Study Completion Date:
|July 2016
|Primary Completion Date:
|October 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Women with Pompe Disease
Detailed Description:
Pompe disease (glycogen storage disease type II) is a lysosomal storage disorder resulting from the deficiency of the enzyme acid alpha-glucosidase. Similar to many lysosomal storage diseases, the phenotypic spectrum in Pompe disease is varied, existing in infantile, and late-onset forms. In the classic infantile form, patients develop cardiomyopathy, resulting in premature death. In the later-onset forms, there is proximal muscle weakness similar to that of limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, which is associated with progressive weakness of different muscle groups. The primary morbidity in Pompe disease is associated with progressive respiratory insufficiency.
Events that act as metabolic stressors, in general, such as pregnancy may act as modifiers in lysosomal storage disorders. In much studied Gaucher disease, pregnancy increased the risk of acute bone crises, even in otherwise asymptomatic patients. However, similar studies lack for Pompe disease. Most data that is used to counsel patients with Pompe disease are derived from other muscular dystrophies, because obstetric risk and complications.
This is a retrospective case review study in female subjects age 18years and above. This study investigates the effects of acid alpha-glucosidase deficiency on pregnancy, pregnancy and disease outcomes in patients with adult-onset Pompe disease. The study will define the immediate effect of enzyme replacement therapy with Lumizyme/Myozyme on the outcomes of pregnancy and the fetus.
Subjects will be invited to participate through an initial mail or phone contact. If patient is interested, and agrees to participate in the study the study questionnaire will be provided to them. The patients then, need to complete the questionnaire, sign and date it and mail it back along with a release of any medical information forms. The returned signed and dated questionnaire from the patient serves as an indication of their consent to participate in the study. Alternatively, study PI or coordinator may review the questionnaire with the subject during a phone interview. However, the subject's signature is still required to attest to participate in the study.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Confirmed diagnosis of Pompe disease
- Females age 18 and over
- Have been pregnant or anticipating pregnancy in near future.
Exclusion Criteria:
- If the diagnosis of Pompe disease is not confirmed
- If the subject is not able to consent
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01556516
|United States, Virginia
|O&O Alpan
|Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22031
|Principal Investigator:
|Ozlem Goker-Alpan, MD
|O&O Alpan
|Responsible Party:
|O & O Alpan LLC
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01556516 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|March 9, 2012
|Last Updated:
|September 27, 2016
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Glycogen Storage Disease Type II
Lysosomal Storage Diseases, Nervous System
Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn
Brain Diseases, Metabolic
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Glycogen Storage Disease
Lysosomal Storage Diseases
Metabolic Diseases
Metabolism, Inborn Errors
Carbohydrate Metabolism, Inborn Errors
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Sally Stuckey, a recreation specialist for the city of Lake Elsinore, said she is always pleasantly surprised and gratified when she sees the big turnout each year for the city's Unity in the Community 5K-10K Walk/Run.
Stuckey, who has worked the event every year, said there's groups representing schools that descend on the walk/run in droves -- children with teachers and parents nearby, ready and eager to take part in the activity, which serves as a fundraiser for campus libraries.
"A lot of our schools come out," Stuckey said.
Then there's the families who participate because it's a healthy and fun activity, local athletes who enjoy the challenge, and nature lovers who like the route, which offers sweeping views of Lake Elsinore and a chance to spot wildlife, she said.
This year's Unity in the Community 5K run/walk, 10K run and children's fun run will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. April 20, starting at The Diamond baseball stadium, 500 Diamond Drive.
The run/walk starts on the levee, then follows along the Lake Elsinore shore. It includes asphalt, sand and gravel pathways.
"It's a lot of fun," Stuckey said. "It starts along the levee, and once you get out there you've got birds, you can see the boat activity, there is wildlife."
Preregistration is closed, but same-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The cost is $30 for adults or $10 for students.
"We encourage people to come out," Stuckey said. "We'll have vendors come out, and a lot of them sell items related to running or people in that line of work. Or they'll be promoting a food product or something representing a healthy type of lifestyle. Even if you are not running there's things to do."
On the day of the event, organizers suggest participants access the stadium via Diamond Drive to Pete Lehr Drive, because Malaga Road will be closed to through traffic. The event is headquartered at Diamond Stadium, parking lot B.
For more information on the event, call 951-245-0442.


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10 Designers Share Their Kitchen Style
In designer Stephanie Stokes's 48-square-foot kitchen in New York City, everything is efficient and has its own place. "To fit everything in, I had to shave every element of the design," she says. "My marble countertops are only three-quarters of an inch thick, rather than the usual inch and a quarter, and that gave me half an inch more room to use above or below. There are knife slots built into the counter. I even used the spaces between the studs in the walls. I found two inches above the stove hood and used it for storage." The mirrored backsplash, electric cooktop that doubles as countertop, and simple cabinetry give the illusion of grandeur in the tiny space.
See more of the smallest rooms we've ever seen.
The nickel finishes on the Etoile faucet, Crystal towel rings, and Easton étagère, all by Waterworks, give the wife's side a soft gleam in a Massachusetts bathroom designed by architect Thomas Catalano and Chris Benson. Frogmore ceiling fixture and Oval sconces by Vaughan. Stool by Ballard Designs. Crystal knobs from Cliffside Industries. Simply White paint by Benjamin Moore.
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A Revolution in American Health Care
No matter where you stand politically, you can't deny that the current system of American healthcare does not work for everybody… especially those of us with chronic disease. I'm sure the majority of us who have IBD and are fortunate enough to have private health insurance, either covered by your employer or another family member, have at one time or another been worried about their coverage.
Will my insurance company drop me if I have surgery again? How can I afford my treatment once I exceed my lifetime/annual coverage amount? If I switch jobs, will I still be able to get health insurance? How am I going to pay for COBRA if my children are sick and don't have adequate coverage by the time they can no longer be a dependent on my insurance?
With the new healthcare bill that was signed into law last week, many of these questions will be answered. This is not to say that the healthcare system will be perfect, but it helps regulate the industry to not dismiss those of us that truly need the financial support and the guarantee that healthcare will be available when we need it the most.
There are many websites out there that lay out the changes that will occur over the next few years and how passage of this bill will affect you financially, reflected through how your insurance premiums and income tax will be affected.
Here are a few of the big changes that will hopefully alleviate a lot of the big questions that those of us with chronic disease and private insurance face:
- Insurance companies will not be able to drop people's coverage when they get sick.
- Lifetime coverage will be eliminated and annual limits will be restricted.
- Children cannot be excluded due to having a pre-existing condition, until 2014 when no one can be denied coverage due to a pre-existing condition.
- Young adults can be covered on their parents' plans until they are 26.
Now if you don't have private insurance, here are the things you can expect to see happen with these new changes:
- Medicaid will be expanded with lower premiums due to federal subsidies.
- If you haven't had insurance for six months, and you can't afford or don't qualify for insurance because of a pre-existing condition, you may be eligible for new federal "high risk" insurance starting this summer.
- In 2014 (theoretically), states will open health insurance exchanges, so that people who don't have insurance can select from competing plans. This competition will allow for lower premiums, but this remains controversial since no one is quite sure how this will work yet.
- Everyone will be required to have health insurance by 2016, or you will pay a fine based on your income.
Now, before you start commenting: I fully realize that a lot of people don't agree on the politics of healthcare reform. There are various opinions from all different sides — many people don't want the government involved, don't want public money going toward healthcare, or don't think that this reform plan does enough to solve the healthcare problems in this country. Everyone is entitled to their own political opinion, but if you do choose to comment — I encourage you to leave the politics aside and focus on the issues of health and insurance coverage, not the politics behind it.


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Scioscia, Iannetta juggling influx of pitchers
ANAHEIM -- As the Angels continue to nurse injuries while shuffling pitchers in and out of the bullpen, manager Mike Scioscia has had to juggle a lot of moving parts.
It is only mid-May, but the Angels have already used 20 pitchers and No. 21 -- right-hander Billy Bucker -- was called up on Thursday.
"The toughest thing is when the parts aren't working," Scioscia said. "If you're managing parts and you have options and guys are doing their job, it becomes functional and you can actually set some things up whether it's in your lineup, the defensive side, the pitching side, whatever it may be."
While Scioscia has had the task of trying to patchwork a bullpen through injuries -- Ryan Madson, Sean Burnett and Kevin Jepsen are on the disabled list -- and players who simply have not performed to expectations, catcher Chris Iannetta has had a challenging task as well.
Establishing a strong pitcher-catcher relationship is not something that happens overnight, but with new faces constantly emerging in the clubhouse and bullpen, they have had to make it work.
Fortunately for the Angels, Iannetta was able to establish at least brief connections with most of the younger pitchers during Spring Training, so the past few weeks have not been as daunting as one might expect.
"The relationship stuff hasn't been bad," Iannetta said. "We've seen these guys in Spring Training. You start building the relationships then. We've all played a long time, we're extremely professional. We know what needs to be done on the working relationship side. That's been pretty seamless."
William Boor is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The easiest and lightest way to stay warm for me is:
underarmor compression shirt.
light long sleeve shirt
fleece vest
golf insulated windbreaker (I like the ones that let you remove the sleeves either at the elbow or shoulder)
As for keeping your throwing hand warm, some guys around here have been using the QB handwarmer tunnel thing. When they throw they just flip it around to their back and move it back to the front when they are done.


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Brian Kelly is going back to Notre Dame, becoming the third college coach to rebuff the Eagles. At this rate, Dabo Swinney might not pick up the phone if Jeff Lurie calls.
Don't worry, Eagles fans. When it comes to landing a head man, history shows college coaches aren't nearly as successful as NFL assistants, who in turn can't coach a lick compared to retread head coaches.
Except, of course, when none of that turns out to be true. Which usually is the case.
"There is no question we spent a considerable amount of time and effort looking at who we thought were the best collegiate candidates for our head coaching job," read an Eagles statement.
There is also no question Lurie has campus fever. College coaches are the latest hiring trend, and the NFL is nothing if not trendy.
Jim Harbaugh caused this one, with an assist from Pete Carroll. Now everybody wants the next college genius, even if that college is Syracuse.
Buffalo hired Doug Marrone. Nick Saban could sneeze and 15 NFL owners would throw their embroidered handkerchiefs at him. Before Kelly, Lurie flirted with Bill O'Brien and Chip Kelly.
Everybody had the hots for Oregon's Kelly and his point-a-minute offense. It's the most innovative and enticing scheme since that Fun 'N Gun offense Steve Spurrier devised.
Oh yeah, Spurrier. The Redskins gave him a $25 million contract. Steve Superior rode in from Gainesville with his golf clubs and a bunch of Gator castoffs. He left two years later as the ultimate cautionary campus tale.
As if Bud Wilkinson, Dennis Erickson, Lou Holtz, Bobby Petrino and Lane Kiffin weren't enough. There are a lot more, but you get the idea.
College coaches bring big names but little guarantee of success. The Eagles are safer going after the next guy on their supposed list, Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley.
Never mind that only Peter King has ever heard of him. Bradley would flourish like other unknowns who just needed a shot, like John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, Mike McCarthy, Mike Smith and Sean Payton.
Andy Reid was that guy when Philadelphia hired him in 1999 from Green Bay. He was the hot young fruit off a coaching tree (Mike Holmgren's) who had worked with a great quarterback.
Those guys always work out great.
Unless they don't.
"He's got a strong pedigree," Jets owner Woody Johnson pronounced at a 2006 press conference.
He was introducing a hot young product of a coaching tree (Bill Belichick's) who had worked with a great quarterback. Eric Mangini's pedigree papers were rejected for good three years later.
Among other NFL assistants who ended up in the head-coaching pound: Todd Haley, Josh McDaniel, Raheem Morris, Jim Zorn, Marty Mornhinweg, Scott Linehan, Mike Martz and anyone the Dolphins hire.
They all prove Lurie should get over his college crushes, skip past the unproven assistants and hire the guy he interviewed last Thursday—Lovie Smith.
A coach who's been in charge is definitely the way to go. Just look at Belichick's work post-Cleveland. Tom Coughlin, Tony Dungy and Dick Vermeil won Super Bowls the second time around.
Yep, there's nothing like having been around the block a few times. Unless you've been run over like Mangini, Chan Gailey, Mike Nolan, Art Shell, Mike Mularkey, Romeo Crennel or Steve Mariucci.
Maybe hiring a retread isn't a good idea. So what's a Lurie (and all those other owners with Help Wanted signs) to do?
He could look at the last eight guys coaching this season. Four were NFL assistants before getting their current jobs. Two came from college. Two had previous head-coaching experience.
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For more than 40 years, Mina Meyer and Sharon Raphael have been together and they have twice been married.
So, as a practical matter, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision whether to review a challenge to Proposition 8 won't affect their life together.
Still, Meyer of Long Beach is looking forward to having her union validated.
"Marriage is an important thing that normalizes and removes stigma," the long-time Long Beach activist said. "It's just one thing, but it's important."
The U.S. Supreme Court today could decide to review a challenge to Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage approved by California voters in 2008.
And it may hear at least one case challenging the 1996 federal Defense of Marriage Act that defines marriage as between a man and a woman, and prevents same-sex couples from receiving federal benefits.
The court could open the door for same-sex marriage nationwide or keep the issue at a state-by-state level.
Lower courts have ruled in favor of same-sex marriage proponents, including the California case called Perry v. Brown.
Activists on both sides of the debate are anxious to see what the court does.
Rev. Sharon Rhodes-Wickett, senior pastor of the Claremont United Methodist Church, said her congregation has stood against Proposition 8 and is hopeful it will be overturned.
"We do think it's unjust," she said. "Having said that, it seems to me like it would be important for the Supreme Court to wrestle with this issue, but that's risky."
Wickett said there are a number of gay and lesbian members of the church who have felt marginalized by the legislation as well as the stances taken against same-sex marriage by other churches.
"I think that just furthers their sense of not being recognized as a full human being that they are, and in the church context, being seen as a full child of God that they are," she said.
"We're really clear that that's wrong, and it doesn't affect anybody. It doesn't affect a heterosexual marriage that there would be homosexual marriage."
But that wouldn't sit well with those who oppose same-sex marriage and also believe such a move by the court would be judicial activism of the worst kind.
Among them is Lawrence Hebron, president of the San Bernardino-based Alliance of Christian Patriots.
"I think if the Supreme Court were acting in a strict constructionist point of view, there is no way they could allow for homosexual marriage," Hebron said. "The founders never conceived of this issue. If the court is going to behave according to the original intent (of the Constitution), there is no way they can accept this."
Hebron said American law is rooted in biblical principles. In quoting from the Declaration of Independence, he said rights are endowed by a creator.
He said rights therefore should conform with Scripture.
"This is not a matter of hatred or anything like that," Hebron said. "People talk about being homophobic. That is not the case at all. It's God knows best."
Eden Anderson, an organizing member of the Redlands-based Equality Inland Empire, said if the justices decide not to review the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that Proposition 8 violates the state Constitution's equal-protection guarantee, same-sex couples will immediately look to get married.
"It's significant no matter what they do," Anderson said. "If they don't take it, that means the lower court (ruling) will stand that it was unconstitutional and hopefully within a day or immediately after, we'll start getting legally unioned."
Depending on what the justices decide today, it may take months for them to issue a decision on same-sex marriage.
"If they take the case tomorrow, it will be argued in the court in March or April and assuredly won't be decided until June," said Erwin Chemerinsky, dean of the UC Irvine School of Law, on Thursday.
Chemerinsky believes the Supreme Court will take one of the cases involving the Defense of Marriage Act, but had no predictions regarding what it would do with Proposition 8.
Because the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision doesn't conflict with other courts of appeals, the Supreme Court may decide not to review it, Chemerinsky said.
However, he said if the justices hear the Proposition 8 case, they likely will declare the controversial law unconstitutional anyway.
That would probably be a 5-4 vote with justices Anthony M. Kennedy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen G. Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan striking down the law, Chemerinsky said.
"If the Supreme Court denies review, then the 9th Circuit decision stands, Prop 8 is unconstitutional and very quickly we would have gay and lesbian marriages," Chemerinsky said.
Some say either decision by the U.S. Supreme Court would be a victory for the equal rights movement.
"We've seen a lot of momentum over the last month with the ballot initiatives in Maine, Maryland and Washington, and then the defeat of the Constitutional amendment in Minnesota, so this is just continuing the momentum toward equality for all Americans and for all Americans that believe in marriage equality," said Manny Rivera, spokesman for the American Foundation for Equal Rights in Los Angeles
Rivera said if the court denies hearing the case, then same-sex marriage will be reinstated in the state as soon as next week.
But, if the court decides to hear the case, it will be a first.
"Given the momentum we've seen over the last couple of months and years really, it would be a huge victory toward the movement of marriage equality," he said. "If not, our victories would go into effect and marriage would resume in California, which would double the number of states where Americans can marry equitably."
Meyer said for Californians, whether the Supreme Court hears the case or not, it is a victory for gay married couples. If the court doesn't hear the case, as she expects will happen, then Prop. 8 is nullified and gay marriage is upheld in the state.
The bigger prize, of course, would be a federal decision that would make gay marriage the law of the land and affect hundreds of laws and benefits now enjoyed by heterosexual couples. These include insurance benefits for government employees, Social Security survivors' benefits, immigration and the filing of joint tax returns.
"Would I like to instead have the Supreme Court take it on, hear arguments in court and make it legal everywhere? Sure," Meyer said.
However the former member of the Long Beach Human Rights Commission, who says she's followed the issue closely, doesn't think the current Supreme Court is ready to take on such a weighty and divisive issue and will rather wait several years.
"If they made a decision like Roe vs. Wade or Brown vs. the Board, I would like that, but there would be a lot of upset people, particularly in the bright red states," Meyer said.
While Meyer says it would be nice to "have society smile on you," she says she and Raphael plan to continue their activism for issues beyond marriage.
The couple was married in 2004, when gay marriages were being performed in San Francisco, and again in Long Beach on August 24, 2008, on their 40th anniversary after the courts nullified their previous union.
"We've been working for the civil rights we want," Meyer said, and that won't end today or Monday.
Still, she would like to hear the court's decision, soon rather than later.


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The best ways to soothe a fever
Be prepared: a young child will get a fever at least five times a year. Before racing off to the chemist or the doctor, there are ways parents can help their feverish youngsters feel more comfortable.
For centuries, humans have been gripped by fear about fevers. In the past, before antibiotics and immunisations, fevers were often the start of a serious illness. Understandably then, there are a whole lot of old wives' tales and misconceptions about how soothe or cure a fiery fever.
But sometimes a fever is a high-ish temperature the body needs to have, according to all the latest research, and keeping a child comfortable, as well as under parental observation, are the best things a mum and dad can do.
Here are some common remedies and whether to use them or not.
YES Hugs and cuddles
Giving your feverish littlie lots of love and attention may not bring the fever down in numerical terms, but it will soothe your child. And remember, the aim is to make children comfortable as their bodies fight a viral or bacterial infection.
YES Keep well hydrated
Give your child frequent small drinks of clear fluid (eg. water, diluted fruit juice or cordial). Children under six months should have extra feeds of cooled boiled water, breast milk or formula.
YES Dress in light clothing
Heavy clothing is uncomfortable for a feverish child. Dress them in light clothing and keep them in a cool, well-ventilated room, and use a light blanket or cotton sheet to keep them comfortable.
YES Pain relieving medicines can make a child feel better
If the fever is above 38.5ºC and the child is miserable or has other symptoms such as a sore throat or ear pain, paracetamol can provide relief. It's important the correct dose on the bottle is administered, according to the child's weight rather than the age. Paracetamol may not make the fever go away but its aim is to make the child feel better. Paracetamol is a common ingredient in a number of medicines for illnesses such as colds and flu. Make sure that when giving paracetamol for fever that your child has not had one of these cold and flu medicines in the last four hours.
YES Starve a fever…
… feed a cold. There may be some truth on this old proverb after all – although parents would not be advised to put that much credence in it. Dutch scientists have found fasting during a fever stimulates the response that tackles the infections responsible for most fevers. Of course, if your feverish child is hungry, by all means feed them.
YES Chicken soup works
It seems grandma's old remedy actually does works, for a variety of simple reasons. It provides hydration, the warmth of the soup can soothe sore throats and eating chicken soup has even been linked with loosening mucus that can cause congestion.
NO A child with a fever should be sponged down
Sponging down a child will not bring down the fever for long at all and has no impact on the part of the brain which controls body temperature. Little children can also find it distressing and uncomfortable and start to shiver or cry which can make their temperature rise.
NO Fevers should be sweated out under lots of blankets
This should NEVER be practiced. If your child is shivering and cold while their temperature is rising, cover them with a blanket. But as soon as your the temperature has stabilised and the child starts to sweat, they need to cool down.
Take note
A fever is a sign that the body is fighting illness. Any fever in a baby under three months should be checked by a doctor straight away. Babies over six months with fevers should be seen by a doctor within 24 hours, and earlier if there are any other symptoms of unwellness. Any fever over 40C should be investigated immediately.
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As a staff member here at Lowrider Magazine, I can assure you that we truly value our position and legacy within the great culture of Lowriding. For more than thirty years, a feature spot in our pages has been the dream of many incredible builders, all looking to use our magazine as a worldwide platform to share their amazing automotive works of art. JD Delgado of South Gate, CA., is one of those builders. Like the many who came before him, JD had his sights set on building a magnificent ride; a ride which he hoped would one day be shared with the masses through the pages of our magazine. After trying for many years, JD brought this incredible build to our attention, and we had no choice but to grant him this feature spot; a spot that he had undoubtedly earned through blood, sweat, and tears.
Thanks to the help of John Kennedy of the Bowtie Connection, JD was able find a clean, starter 1963 that had survived the Japanese exportation. Originally, JD set out to merely freshen up the car and fix the minor wear and tear that the car had endured since its completion. Had he done this, the car would have turned out black on black, and from what you can see, that obviously didn't happen. After purchasing the car, JD called Cruz of Sunroof Performers, so they could install a 44-inch moon roof. This would turn out to be the beginning of the build, as the roof of the Impala served as the focal point of customization. After cutting a hole into the roof, the moon roof cover section obviously needed to be repainted, and thus, the odyssey began.
Once JD's car was in the hands of Mario's Auto Works, the ideas for that car began to flow. One of the first ideas was to make the roof look as if it was completely made out of metal, so that when the graphics were laid out, they could continue and flow through the roof. To accomplish this look, the team took the 44-inch glass and replaced it with a metal skin, which was formed to the shape of the car's freshly installed glass. This allowed the Mario's crew to lay out the old-school flake graphics which complemented the car's fire red base.
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With pinstriped wheels by Curly and 72-spoke straight lace Zeniths of California on the car, the Impala was ready to cruise but not without receiving the USO plaque; as JD had recently opened up the newest USO chapter in Los Angeles. This was a perfect fit for JD, who is all about his family. In fact, without the support of his wife, Lora, and his USO family, this car would have never become the amazing machine that you see here today.
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Owner: JD Delgado
Vehicle: 1963 Impala, Super Sport
City/State: Los Angeles, CA
Club: USO Los Angeles
Engine: GM Performance ZZ4 383 crate motor. To allow the engine to breathe properly, an Edelbrock intake and Carburetor combination, as well as an Edelbrock air cleaner and valve covers was used.
Body/Paint: A PPG cranberry two-stage paint job was prepared and sprayed. The paint was accented with old-school graphics laid out on the roof.
Setup: A two-pump setup with aluminum blocks, chrome fittings, and three Adex square dumps for accuracy powered by eight 31-series batteries.
Tires: Cornell 155/80R13's
Wheels: 13×7 72-spoke Zenith of California Wire Wheels


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Washington has locked up its 25-man roster and will start the 2014 season on Monday on the road against the Mets.
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One of the biggest hits at the Underground Toys booth at this years San Diego Comic-Con was a Doctor Who toy thats as unique as the episode in which it appeared: the Junk TARDIS Console Playset! If you arent a Who watcher (and you should be!), heres some brief background: The Doctor belongs to the race of Time Lords from the planet Gallifrey. The reason why theyre called that is in large part due to their technological/organic achievement of the Time and Relative Dimension in Space, also known as the TARDIS. A fantastic device thats part spaceship and part time machine, the TARDIS is a massive vessel on the inside, but appears to be much smaller on the outside due to complex physics and its existence in many places and times at once. While its not the only one referenced in the show, the most famous TARDIS is of course the one used by the Doctor; long ago its chameleon circuit was damaged and so its stuck in its current appearance, that of a 1960s-era British blue police call box.
In 2009 the BBC announced a contest for fans to design a new TARDIS control console. The winner, selected by the Eleventh Doctor himself Matt Smith, was a 12 year old fan who created a unique spin on the classic design: the Junk TARDIS! Appearing in this seasons episode The Doctors Wife, the Junk TARDIS was cobbled together by the Doctor and the soul of his own TARDIS in a human body (its complicated). With the meager components on hand they put together a barely-functional spacecraft/time machine that was minimalist in the extreme with just a control console and a couple of walls. The important thing was that it worked, and the Doctor was able to save the day and take back control of his own TARDIS. With such a unique look and event in the show, the Junk TARDIS was a perfect addition to the Doctor Who figure line.
The Junk TARDIS Console Playset comes in a wide, sturdy box. As usual with Doctor Who boxed items, the front panel here has some great imagery (a photo of the playset as well as some insert shots) and lots of text (the name of the set as well as several of its features spelled out in great detail).
The sides and top likewise repeat a lot of the same text, as does the back. But there youll also find a screenshot from the episode as well as additional photos of the playset in action, which can be very helpful to make sure you get the most out of it. As the many blurbs announce, there are a lot of cool features in there!
If you took a look at the box and wondered how they could cram the whole playset in there, you probably wont be surprised to learn that it comes in pieces and you get to build your own Junk TARDIS just like the Doctor did. Assembly is pretty easy with the included pictorial instructions, and I have to say that this set includes some neat little features to make it very firm and stable. Its essentially broken up into the base, the console itself, the ceiling, three wall panels, two cardboard background inserts, and a series of reinforcing parts. Putting all of that together only took a few minutes, and then youre ready to fly into the unknown.
The Junk TARDIS is kind of hard to explain, so check out the photos for the complete picture. Basically, it has a swiss cheese-like floor full of holes, three uneven walls with totally different patterns (taken from three different vessels), an open ceiling comprised of uneven girders, and the console. Each TARDIS console is different, but most of them feature a central tube that extends upwards, surrounded by panels covered in strange apparatus. The Junk TARDIS takes this to the extreme, as its console has everything including the proverbial kitchen sink!
Whereas most of the playset is relatively flat, the console has tons of sculpted detail. Its covered in dials, buttons, keypads and even more odd objects like a microphone, mirror, handles, and the aforementioned faucet. Within the central clear tube is a reflective red power core, and the entire piece can be lifted up to reveal the Gallifreyan circuitry at its base. One of the consoles panels is removable as well, and behind it are even more technological details. Around the console are three flight restraint safety straps that can be used to strap in a figure (there are also corresponding foot impressions to help keep them in place). Once youve got the Doctor and any companions locked down you can use the final special feature. In the base of the Junk TARDIS is a spinner; simply put your finger in it and you can fly the TARDIS by spinning the post on its roof!
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Like the other TARDIS playset, the Junk version is a fun setting for your figures whether youre just displaying them or flying them around the room. This one recreates a really unique element in a great episode, and makes a welcome addition to any Doctor Who collection.
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