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Title: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Headings: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Add Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Use Speaker Notes During a PowerPoint Presentation
Using a Secondary Monitor
RELATED: How to Add an Extra Monitor to Your Laptop
Printing the Speaker Notes
Content: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Adding speaker notes to a PowerPoint presentation provides reference material for the speaker when they’re presenting a slideshow, allowing them to stay on track without forgetting key message points. Here’s how to add and use speaker notes. Add Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
To add speaker notes in PowerPoint, you’ll first need to be in the Normal view. If you’re not already there, you can switch to Normal view by going to the “View” tab and then selecting “Normal” in the “Presentation Views” group. Next, in the pane on left, select the slide where you’d like to add speaker notes. Next, click the “Notes” button at the bottom of the window. A small box reading “Tap to Add Notes” will appear beneath the slide. For Mac users, this will say “Click to Add Notes.” Now, simply type the speaker notes for that slide. Repeat this process for each slide you’d like to add notes to.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/508880/how-to-use-speaker-notes-in-powerpoint/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_212215172#1_477029231
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Title: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Headings: How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
How to Use Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Add Speaker Notes in PowerPoint
Use Speaker Notes During a PowerPoint Presentation
Using a Secondary Monitor
RELATED: How to Add an Extra Monitor to Your Laptop
Printing the Speaker Notes
Content: Next, click the “Notes” button at the bottom of the window. A small box reading “Tap to Add Notes” will appear beneath the slide. For Mac users, this will say “Click to Add Notes.” Now, simply type the speaker notes for that slide. Repeat this process for each slide you’d like to add notes to. Use Speaker Notes During a PowerPoint Presentation
There are two ways to use speaker notes during a presentation: by presenting on a secondary monitor or by printing out the speaker notes. Using a Secondary Monitor
It’s safe to assume that most presentations will be presented on a secondary monitor. If this is the case for you, there’s not a whole lot you really need to do. RELATED:
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https://www.howtogeek.com/508880/how-to-use-speaker-notes-in-powerpoint/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_212599870#3_478042775
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Title: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
Headings: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
A Short Introduction to TikTok
TikTok Is for the Memers
How TikTokers Make Money
Why TikTok Is So Controversial
What the Future Holds
Content: There’s also a “For You” feed that shows a random assortment of videos from others. This mechanism offers an endless thread of new stuff to watch and feeds into the highly addictive nature of TikTok. However, it’s also what makes TikTok such an enticing platform—it allows those with even the smallest followings to “go viral” and become online celebrities overnight. Perhaps the biggest virtue of the “For You” feed is how it exposes someone to content from creators he or she otherwise wouldn’t typically follow. It punctures the filter bubble. For example, in 10 minutes, you might see content from those whose political views diverge wildly from your own, or other communities you might not ordinarily engage with, like the military or law enforcement. To exemplify this point, within five minutes, I switched from watching someone demonstrate a new cosplay outfit to a U.S. airman confidently hanging from the cargo ramp of a C-130 Hercules transport plane. The serendipitous nature of fame on TikTok is also attracting people from other platforms. When I interviewed rapper Shevin McCullough (who performs as Showtime Shevin ), he described the platform as “fertile grounds” compared to YouTube. While YouTube is far more established, it’s harder for new creators to create a die-hard following on there.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/536434/what-exactly-is-tiktok-and-why-are-teens-obsessed-with-it/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_212599870#14_478061353
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Title: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
Headings: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It?
A Short Introduction to TikTok
TikTok Is for the Memers
How TikTokers Make Money
Why TikTok Is So Controversial
What the Future Holds
Content: As it is, China has its “ Great Firewall ,” which bans or censors most of the western internet from its users. And on top of that, the country’s government influenced the NBA’s actions over a single employee’s personal Tweet and pressured U.S. companies like Blizzard to suspend players for opinions they didn’t like. What the Future Holds
TikTok is an intriguing video platform. It combines all the dopamine-triggering mechanisms that make for an addictive app. It’s also uniquely optimized for creating memes from otherwise innocuous content. It can produce viral stars out of nowhere and is, in essence, a fame factory. These factors alone explain its rapid growth and enduring popularity among Generation Z.
As it grows, it will no doubt continue to attract the attention of those in the halls of power, as they try to come to terms with the existence of a Chinese social network just as successful as anything from Silicon Valley. The above article may contain affiliate links, which help support How-To Geek.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/536434/what-exactly-is-tiktok-and-why-are-teens-obsessed-with-it/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_214469651#1_482771607
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Title: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
Headings: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
LinkedIn Privacy: An Overview
Profile Visibility
Site Activities
Data Management
Job Seeking Privacy
Content: Because LinkedIn is all about forming professional connections, having other users see some of your activity is enabled by default. For example, changes in your employment status, new connections, and even whether or not you’ve looked at someone’s profile is information that may be accessible to others. That’s why it’s important to stay on top of your LinkedIn privacy settings, especially if you’re using it to find a job. When you open up the privacy settings in LinkedIn by going to Me > Settings and Privacy > Privacy in the upper-right corner, you’ll see the following sections: How others see your profile and network information: This lets you control what information is visible on your profile, and who is allowed to see it. How others see your LinkedIn activity: This lets you change the visibility of your on-site activity, such as your online status and changes to your profile. How LinkedIn uses your data: This allows you to manage how LinkedIn uses and shares your data with others.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/665072/how-to-manage-your-linkedin-privacy-settings/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_214469651#3_482774204
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Title: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
Headings: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
LinkedIn Privacy: An Overview
Profile Visibility
Site Activities
Data Management
Job Seeking Privacy
Content: Job seeking preferences: This lets you manage job seeking on LinkedIn, particularly the visibility of your job-seeking status to employers. Blocking and hiding: This allows you to change who can see your posts and block specific people entirely from your network. RELATED: 9 LinkedIn Tips That Can Actually Get You Hired
Profile Visibility
The two primary sections involved in configuring your profile visibility are “How Others See Your Profile And Network Information” and “Blocking And Hiding.” In “How Others See…,” you can customize who can see your profile, connections, interests, last name, and the organization you work for. The most basic setting here is “Edit Your Public Profile,” which limits the amount of information visible to people who are not logged into LinkedIn. Clicking on this takes you to the separate “Public Profile Settings” page. You can see a preview of what your profile will look like to people who discover your profile through search engines or external links.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/665072/how-to-manage-your-linkedin-privacy-settings/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_214469651#4_482775723
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Title: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
Headings: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
LinkedIn Privacy: An Overview
Profile Visibility
Site Activities
Data Management
Job Seeking Privacy
Content: 9 LinkedIn Tips That Can Actually Get You Hired
Profile Visibility
The two primary sections involved in configuring your profile visibility are “How Others See Your Profile And Network Information” and “Blocking And Hiding.” In “How Others See…,” you can customize who can see your profile, connections, interests, last name, and the organization you work for. The most basic setting here is “Edit Your Public Profile,” which limits the amount of information visible to people who are not logged into LinkedIn. Clicking on this takes you to the separate “Public Profile Settings” page. You can see a preview of what your profile will look like to people who discover your profile through search engines or external links. On the right, you can toggle which sections of your page are public. You can also opt to hide your profile picture from anyone not in your network. On “Blocking And Hiding,” you’ll be able to see who you have blocked from the site. Accounts that you have blocked will not be able to see your profile. Under this section, you can also select which types of accounts can follow you on the site.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/665072/how-to-manage-your-linkedin-privacy-settings/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_214469651#5_482777377
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Title: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
Headings: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
LinkedIn Privacy: An Overview
Profile Visibility
Site Activities
Data Management
Job Seeking Privacy
Content: On the right, you can toggle which sections of your page are public. You can also opt to hide your profile picture from anyone not in your network. On “Blocking And Hiding,” you’ll be able to see who you have blocked from the site. Accounts that you have blocked will not be able to see your profile. Under this section, you can also select which types of accounts can follow you on the site. When someone follows you, they’ll be able to your public updates and posts. Site Activities
The next thing that can be configured is the visibility of your activity on the site, which is in the “How Others See Your LinkedIn Activity” section. Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn allows users to see who visited their profile. You can change this with “Profile Viewing Options,” which can make you anonymous when you browse other peoples’ accounts. However, switching to private also prevents you from seeing who visited your page, unless you upgrade to LinkedIn Premium.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/665072/how-to-manage-your-linkedin-privacy-settings/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_214469651#6_482778860
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Title: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
Headings: How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
How to Manage Your LinkedIn Privacy Settings
LinkedIn Privacy: An Overview
Profile Visibility
Site Activities
Data Management
Job Seeking Privacy
Content: When someone follows you, they’ll be able to your public updates and posts. Site Activities
The next thing that can be configured is the visibility of your activity on the site, which is in the “How Others See Your LinkedIn Activity” section. Unlike other social media sites, LinkedIn allows users to see who visited their profile. You can change this with “Profile Viewing Options,” which can make you anonymous when you browse other peoples’ accounts. However, switching to private also prevents you from seeing who visited your page, unless you upgrade to LinkedIn Premium. By default, LinkedIn informs your network if you have a new job or when you have a work anniversary. You can disable this by going to “Share Job Changes…” and switching the toggle to “No.” You can also change who can see when you’re active on the site, which is typically denoted by a green circle next to your name. Under “Manage Active Status,” you can select if everyone, no one, or only your connections can see when you’re online. RELATED:
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https://www.howtogeek.com/665072/how-to-manage-your-linkedin-privacy-settings/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_219085194#0_494503912
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Title: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Headings: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
A Brief Recap of TikTok
The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
TikTok Trends
Communities on TikTok
The Future of Social Media
Content: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
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TikTok is one of the world’s largest social media platforms, and its userbase is still growing. Here’s why so many people are still addicted to TikTok and why they won’t stop using it anytime soon. A Brief Recap of TikTok
TikTok has over one billion active users across the world, and that number continues to grow. If you’re currently out of the loop, this amount of use seems staggering, but there are very good reasons why so many teens are still addicted to the app. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
Join 425,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of features, articles, news, and trivia. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In early 2020, we explored why TikTok had so many devoted users. However, in light of its rapid and sustained growth, we wanted to explore what the app does that causes users to spend hours or even days scrolling through the TikTok feed.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/711824/why-is-tiktok-so-popular-why-the-social-network-is-unique/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_219085194#1_494505575
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Title: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Headings: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
A Brief Recap of TikTok
The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
TikTok Trends
Communities on TikTok
The Future of Social Media
Content: If you’re currently out of the loop, this amount of use seems staggering, but there are very good reasons why so many teens are still addicted to the app. The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
Join 425,000 subscribers and get a daily digest of features, articles, news, and trivia. By submitting your email, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In early 2020, we explored why TikTok had so many devoted users. However, in light of its rapid and sustained growth, we wanted to explore what the app does that causes users to spend hours or even days scrolling through the TikTok feed. RELATED: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It? The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
The biggest reason that so many teenagers, and people of all ages, are still addicted to TikTok is the app’s content discovery feed, better known as the “For You” page or FYP. This page acts as the primary timeline on the app and is how people find new content. TikTok is powered by a unique algorithm that uses AI and machine learning to populate the FYP with the most optimal content to show a particular user.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/711824/why-is-tiktok-so-popular-why-the-social-network-is-unique/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_219085194#2_494507299
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Title: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Headings: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
A Brief Recap of TikTok
The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
TikTok Trends
Communities on TikTok
The Future of Social Media
Content: RELATED: What Is TikTok, and Why Are Teens Obsessed with It? The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
The biggest reason that so many teenagers, and people of all ages, are still addicted to TikTok is the app’s content discovery feed, better known as the “For You” page or FYP. This page acts as the primary timeline on the app and is how people find new content. TikTok is powered by a unique algorithm that uses AI and machine learning to populate the FYP with the most optimal content to show a particular user. To determine your interests, the app meticulously tracks which types of videos you primarily interact with. For example, if you like, comment, or share clips that center on the outdoors, then you will see more videos about the outdoors on your feed. The algorithm also establishes relationships based on different videos that the same users interact with. This is similar to Amazon’s “frequently bought together” section that creates suggestions based on purchased products. Unlike other social networks that are primarily built on connections between people who know each other in real life, TikTok focuses on optimizing the content you see.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/711824/why-is-tiktok-so-popular-why-the-social-network-is-unique/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_219085194#4_494510869
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Title: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Headings: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
A Brief Recap of TikTok
The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
TikTok Trends
Communities on TikTok
The Future of Social Media
Content: It’s entirely possible to spend hours on TikTok without seeing anyone you know or follow because the platform is so driven by algorithmic discovery. Because of the nature of the FYP, the app gets better at understanding what kind of content you’d enjoy as you continue to use it. This is the reason why people can have wildly different experiences on the app. While many can find their FYP populated mostly with dance videos and song performances, others see only videos of cooking, home repair, and digital painting. RELATED: Travel by Tongue in 2021 with These International Cookbooks
TikTok Trends
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Another big reason why TikTok is so dominant is because of the prevalence of trends, such as dance challenges for popular songs or videos aligned with popular in-app filters. The algorithm prioritizes content that fits certain online trends that are popular at the moment. Since hot trends tend to gain more engagement, other users will frequently join in and create content that aligns with those trends. A big reason why trends emerge on TikTok is its audio system. When users upload a video, the audio of that particular video can be lipsynced or used by other users.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/711824/why-is-tiktok-so-popular-why-the-social-network-is-unique/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_219085194#5_494512680
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Title: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Headings: Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
Why Is TikTok So Popular? Why the Social Network Is Unique
A Brief Recap of TikTok
The Best Tech Newsletter Anywhere
The “For You” Page and the Algorithm
TikTok Trends
Communities on TikTok
The Future of Social Media
Content: Travel by Tongue in 2021 with These International Cookbooks
TikTok Trends
Nattakorn_Maneerat/Shutterstock.com
Another big reason why TikTok is so dominant is because of the prevalence of trends, such as dance challenges for popular songs or videos aligned with popular in-app filters. The algorithm prioritizes content that fits certain online trends that are popular at the moment. Since hot trends tend to gain more engagement, other users will frequently join in and create content that aligns with those trends. A big reason why trends emerge on TikTok is its audio system. When users upload a video, the audio of that particular video can be lipsynced or used by other users. For example, if someone creates a remix of a popular song, that specific audio clip can eventually be used in thousands of other videos. This is also a big reason why TikTok has become the dominant way that songs garner streams and grow on pop music charts, like Billboard and Rolling Stone. Many of the biggest and most dominant hits of the last two years originated from TikTok trends. Sometimes, obscure or old songs can get an unexpected boost as well. For example, Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams, released in 1977, recently became a trend on TikTok and returned to the pop music charts within the same week.
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https://www.howtogeek.com/711824/why-is-tiktok-so-popular-why-the-social-network-is-unique/
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_223994882#1_505845867
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Title: How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling - 10 Home Remedies for Treatment That Actually Work
Headings: How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling – 10 Home Remedies for Bee Bite That Actually Work
How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling – 10 Home Remedies for Bee Bite That Actually Work
Some Interesting Facts About Bees Bites
Signs and symptoms of a bee sting
What exactly happens when a bee stings?
The Reactions And Allergies Caused By Bee Stings
The preliminary first-aid solutions
How to remove a bee stinger?
How to treat a bee sting at home?
Some of the best bee sting treatment remedies are discussed in detail below:
Essential oils and Herbs
Limewater
Garlic and Coconut Oil
Fennel Seeds and Rock Salt
Toothpaste
Tobacco
Baking Soda
Mud
Epsom Salt
When to seek medical help?
Some precautionary measures to avoid being stung
Here are some tips to protect you from bee stingers
The bottom Line
Content: However, that doesn’t mean they are incapable of attacking when provoked. In fact, most bees have venomous stingers that can cause rashes, inflammation, intense pain and discomfort. Here are some interesting facts about bees and their stingers that would give you a glimpse into their mysterious life: Only the female bee stings, the stingers are evolved from the ovipositors that are used to lay eggs. It also carries venom that is injected into the prey paralyzing
Only 75% of the bee species have stingers, others usually bite their prey
The honey bee has a unique barbed stinger that gets stuck in the body of the victim
The honey bee dies after stinging its prey because a major chunk of her internal organs are ripped from its abdomen as it tries to fly away after stinging. Ouch! The stinger of the queen bee is not barbed; she can sting more than once without harming herself. Signs and symptoms of a bee sting
Now, bee stings can produce numerous reactions on the human body ranging from temporary discomfort to severe allergies. Also, your body always won’t react the same way to every bee sting.
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https://www.howtogettingridofbees.com/10-quick-home-remedies-for-bee-sting-swelling-treatment/
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Title: How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling - 10 Home Remedies for Treatment That Actually Work
Headings: How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling – 10 Home Remedies for Bee Bite That Actually Work
How to Treat a Bee Sting Swelling – 10 Home Remedies for Bee Bite That Actually Work
Some Interesting Facts About Bees Bites
Signs and symptoms of a bee sting
What exactly happens when a bee stings?
The Reactions And Allergies Caused By Bee Stings
The preliminary first-aid solutions
How to remove a bee stinger?
How to treat a bee sting at home?
Some of the best bee sting treatment remedies are discussed in detail below:
Essential oils and Herbs
Limewater
Garlic and Coconut Oil
Fennel Seeds and Rock Salt
Toothpaste
Tobacco
Baking Soda
Mud
Epsom Salt
When to seek medical help?
Some precautionary measures to avoid being stung
Here are some tips to protect you from bee stingers
The bottom Line
Content: The tiny blotches and rashes are caused by histamine (there’s about 9% of it in bee venom ). The histamine causes the capillaries to leak and contributes to the pain. The Reactions And Allergies Caused By Bee Stings
There are two distinct ways in which the bees can actually kill you, either by an allergic reaction or by attacking you in massive numbers. Only 3.3% of the population is severely allergic to bees, most just show some minor symptoms that stay for a few days. Itchiness, rashes, swelling, acute pain are some of the common reactions of the bee sting. The trouble begins when these reactions persist over a week and are aggravated. The severity of the reaction would depend on person to person. For instance, some people might feel dizzy or nauseous, others would have a high fever. Here are some of the well-known allergies caused by stingers that you should be aware of
Extensive rashes around the sting area
Pimple-like red spots
Mild to moderate inflammation
Breathing problems
Red, itchy hives that spread over the body
Swelling of the throat, jaws, tongue and mouth tissue
Wheezing, restlessness, and anxiety
Rapid pulse
The immediate drop in blood pressure. The preliminary first-aid solutions
You are not completely powerless in curing a bee sting case if it is minor.
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https://www.howtogettingridofbees.com/10-quick-home-remedies-for-bee-sting-swelling-treatment/
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Title: Roblox How To Rename Group - 05/2021
Headings: Roblox How To Rename Group
Roblox How To Rename Group
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This website was created by Roblox members to replace the official forums (because Roblox shut them down) Join us if you like Roblox! Forums. ROBLOX. Help ... That would be especially nice for people with hashtagged group names. Upvote 0 Downvote. Bonniecrafter New Member. Reputation: 0 / 0 / 0.
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Title: What is Sour Mash – HowtoMoonshine
Headings: Apr 18, 2020
What is Sour Mash Whiskey?
What Exactly is Mash?
What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Sour Mash?
What is the Difference Between Sweet and Sour Mash Whisky?
What Do you Need to make Sour Mash?
How to Make Sour Mash
The First Fermentation
The First Run
The Second Fermentation
The Second Run
Collect your sour mash
Content: What Exactly is Mash? The word “mash” simply refers to a mixture of grain, water and yeast that is fermented to produce alcohol. Mash has is an acidic, nutrient-rich product that is left behind when the distillation process is complete. Sour mash whisky manufacturers will use a portion of spent mash in the manufacturing of a fresh batch of whisky. This spent mash offers acceptable levels of pH and ensures that the same flavour continues into fresh batches. The rest of the spent mash is usually fed to animals. What is the Difference Between Bourbon and Sour Mash? Bourbon and sour mash whisky is different in their manufacturing methods. The mash of bourbon whisky is made from corn. Bourbon whisky is double-distilled and aged for a minimum of two years in charred oak barrels.
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https://www.howtomoonshine.co/blogs/how-to/what-is-sour-mash
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msmarco_v2.1_doc_43_233416050#5_533058082
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Title: Bourbon Mash Recipe – HowtoMoonshine
Headings:
Origins of Bourbon
Corn Whiskey vs. Bourbon
Important Steps Before you Start Cooking your Mash
Bourbon Mash Recipe Equipment List
Recipe
Bourbon Mash Ingredients
Bourbon Mash Recipe Steps
Make your mash
Prepare the Malt
The Saccharification Process
Time to Ferment
The Distillation Process
Now to Make Bourbon!
Content: The larger pot will be filled to ⅔ to capacity with water. The smaller pot will be placed inside and will be the pot that will be used to cook the mash. By keeping the mash off of the direct heat there is less chance the mash will burn and you will have better control of the temperature. Bourbon Mash Recipe Equipment List
All-in-on stovetop still kit OR
Cooking thermometer
Double Boiler/water bath: This can be as simple as two pots-one larger and one smaller. The smaller one needs to fit in the larger one and have enough volume to cook your mash. The smaller pot should also have a lid. Mixing spoon
Grinder (if using green malt)
Old blanket
Fermentation container with an airtight lid
Air lock
Siphon tube
Distiller
Oak Barrel or oak chips
Recipe
Bourbon Mash Ingredients
Corn flour or corn grits 3.3 lbs or 1.5 kg: The choice between corn malt or corn flour is up to you. It will not have an impact on the yield of your mash.
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Title: Bourbon Mash Recipe – HowtoMoonshine
Headings:
Origins of Bourbon
Corn Whiskey vs. Bourbon
Important Steps Before you Start Cooking your Mash
Bourbon Mash Recipe Equipment List
Recipe
Bourbon Mash Ingredients
Bourbon Mash Recipe Steps
Make your mash
Prepare the Malt
The Saccharification Process
Time to Ferment
The Distillation Process
Now to Make Bourbon!
Content: The smaller one needs to fit in the larger one and have enough volume to cook your mash. The smaller pot should also have a lid. Mixing spoon
Grinder (if using green malt)
Old blanket
Fermentation container with an airtight lid
Air lock
Siphon tube
Distiller
Oak Barrel or oak chips
Recipe
Bourbon Mash Ingredients
Corn flour or corn grits 3.3 lbs or 1.5 kg: The choice between corn malt or corn flour is up to you. It will not have an impact on the yield of your mash. Malt 10.5 oz/300 grams
Water 2 gallons/7 liters
Distillers yeasts
Bourbon Mash Recipe Steps
Follow these simple steps to make your very own bourbon at home. Be sure to read the recipe thoroughly before you begin so you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment on hand. Make your mash
Gather all of your equipment to prepare your mash (all in one kit or items 2 to 6). Fill the larger pot with water about ⅔ full. Place the smaller pot inside and fill it with 1.7 gallons or 6 liters of water.
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https://www.howtomoonshine.co/blogs/recipe/bourbon-mash-recipe
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Title: Cornmeal Moonshine Recipe – HowtoMoonshine
Headings:
A Drink with a lot of History
The Birth of NASCAR
Getting Started with the Right Equipment
Cornmeal Moonshine Recipe Equipment
Equipment Needed to Make Cornmeal Moonshine
Making a Yeast Starter:
Adding your Yeast
The Fermentation Process
Distillation
Your Yield will be Separated into:
The Tastiest Cornmeal Moonshine Recipe
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Ingredients
Directions
Content: Start with a clean work area and clean equipment. Pour water into a large cooking pot and heat to 165°F. Once your water has reached 165°F remove your pot from heat. Add in your crushed corn, stirring well for 3 to 5 minutes to fully incorporate. Once the cornmeal has been incorporated stir for 30 seconds every five minutes. You will notice your mash is taking on a ‘gel’ like texture. This is a sign the enzymes are being broken down. Monitor the temperature of your mash. Once it reaches 152°F you are ready to add the barley. Stir for 1-2 minutes and put the lid on the pot to rest for 90 minutes.
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https://www.howtomoonshine.co/blogs/recipe/cornmeal-moonshine-recipe
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Title: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government - The Hesch Firm LLC
Headings: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
Content: That’s because a reward for reporting fraud against the government is between 15 and 25 percent of the amount the government actually gets back from the company defrauding the government. Because you will have to pay taxes and give a portion to your attorney as a contingency fee for helping you report fraud, it may not be worth your time unless the amount of fraud against the government is in the millions. To receive a million dollar reward for reporting fraud, the amount of fraud against the government needs to be $7 million or more. This website (and the books authored by Mr. Hesch) walk you step-by-step through the process of reporting fraud against the government and shows you how to apply for a monetary reward. But here is a quick example of how to report fraud against the government and claim a whistleblower reward. If someone defrauds the government, such as lying about goods or services used under any government program (such as Medicare) or on contracts (such as the military or Homeland Security), they are liable to the government to repay triple the amount of the fraudulent request for payments. If you work for the company that is committing fraud against the government, you might be eligible for a reward. The first step is to contact an experienced False Claims Act attorney to assess your case. But do not delay. Only the first whistleblower to properly follow the procedures for reporting the fraud against the government is eligible for a reward.
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https://www.howtoreportfraud.com/how-to-get-a-reward-for-reporting-fraud-against-the-government/
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Title: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government - The Hesch Firm LLC
Headings: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
Content: If someone defrauds the government, such as lying about goods or services used under any government program (such as Medicare) or on contracts (such as the military or Homeland Security), they are liable to the government to repay triple the amount of the fraudulent request for payments. If you work for the company that is committing fraud against the government, you might be eligible for a reward. The first step is to contact an experienced False Claims Act attorney to assess your case. But do not delay. Only the first whistleblower to properly follow the procedures for reporting the fraud against the government is eligible for a reward. You can decide not to report the fraud after you talk to an attorney and learn about the risks of being a whistleblower. Once your attorney files the complaint and reward application for reporting fraud against the government, the government agency that was defrauded will evaluate your allegations. This can take between six months and three years. Afterwards, the government will inform you if it plans on pursuing the fraud allegations you reported. If it does, in over 90 percent of cases, the whistleblower receives a reward for reporting fraud.
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https://www.howtoreportfraud.com/how-to-get-a-reward-for-reporting-fraud-against-the-government/
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Title: How to Identify Exclusion in the Workplace [5 Examples]
Headings: How to Identify Exclusion in the Workplace [5 Examples]
How to Identify Exclusion in the Workplace [5 Examples]
5 Examples of How Bullies Use Exclusion in the Workplace
1. Social Exclusion
2. Condescension
Protect employees who are subjected to these common types of discrimination in the workplace.
3. Mobbing
4. Serial bullying
5. Cyberbullying on social media
A personal note on workplace bullying
Access our most recent Employee Experience Survey to learn how employees feel about the handling of bullying and exclusion in the workplace.
Content: Condescension is a powerful tool of manipulation. In Everyday Discrimination Impacts Mental Health, researchers from the University of Texas noted that in combination with persistent hostile, character based discrimination, condescension can contribute to mental illness and even substance abuse in some minority groups. They confirm that the “…type and frequency of discrimination matters,” a reminder that it is essential for human resources to be mindful of patterns of behavior. Protect employees who are subjected to these common types of discrimination in the workplace. 3. Mobbing
When co-workers band together to target a colleague, they are engaging in mobbing. It is characterized by a coordinated campaign of humiliation, ridicule, and criticism by more than one person. Remarkably, mobbing accounts for 30% of workplace bullying incidents. The target is made to feel isolated and inferior, and eventually many employees subjected to mobbing leave the company. Mobbing can be compounded by a persistent campaign of gossip by co-workers.
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https://www.hracuity.com/blog/5-workplace-behaviors-that-really-are-bullying
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Title: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States - HRC
Headings: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
A Growing Call for Equality
New Century & New Beginnings
Rising Support Signals Hope
A Turning Point for Change
Marriage Equality Becomes a Reality
HRC’s Work Changing Hearts & Minds
Decades of Championing Equality
Working from Coast to Coast
Building Coalitions
Our Red Logo for Equality
Creating a Digital Wave
Celebrating Our Victory
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More on Marriage Equality
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Content: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States - HRC
The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
The road to nationwide marriage equality was a long one, spanning decades of United States history and culminating in victory in June 2015. Throughout the long fight for marriage equality, HRC was at the forefront. Volunteer with HRC
From gathering supporters in small towns across the country to rallying in front of the Supreme Court of the United States, we gave our all to ensure every person, regardless of whom they love, is recognized equally under the law. A Growing Call for Equality
Efforts to legalize same-sex marriage began to pop up across the country in the 1990s, and with it challenges on the state and national levels. Civil unions for same-sex couples existed in many states but created a separate but equal standard. At the federal level, couples were denied access to more than 1,100 federal rights and responsibilities associated with the institution, as well as those denied by their given state. The Defense of Marriage Act was signed into law in 1996 and defined marriage by the federal government as between a man and woman, thereby allowing states to deny marriage equality. New Century & New Beginnings
As the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas struck down sodomy laws in 2003, another victory was celebrated as Massachussetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage via a court ruling. On the federal level, however, efforts continued to prevent equality from becoming a reality. President Bush announced his opposition to same-sex marriage while the House introduced a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman.
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Title: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States - HRC
Headings: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
A Growing Call for Equality
New Century & New Beginnings
Rising Support Signals Hope
A Turning Point for Change
Marriage Equality Becomes a Reality
HRC’s Work Changing Hearts & Minds
Decades of Championing Equality
Working from Coast to Coast
Building Coalitions
Our Red Logo for Equality
Creating a Digital Wave
Celebrating Our Victory
Download
More on Marriage Equality
Our work continues.
Content: At the federal level, couples were denied access to more than 1,100 federal rights and responsibilities associated with the institution, as well as those denied by their given state. The Defense of Marriage Act was signed into law in 1996 and defined marriage by the federal government as between a man and woman, thereby allowing states to deny marriage equality. New Century & New Beginnings
As the Supreme Court decision in Lawrence v. Texas struck down sodomy laws in 2003, another victory was celebrated as Massachussetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage via a court ruling. On the federal level, however, efforts continued to prevent equality from becoming a reality. President Bush announced his opposition to same-sex marriage while the House introduced a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman. Rising Support Signals Hope
States from coast to coast began striking down past bans and enshrining marriage equality in new laws. California famously achieved marriage equality in 2008, only to have it dismantled again by the introduction and passage of Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that updated the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman, that same year. The amendment later was disputed in lower level courts before making its way to the Supreme Court. A Turning Point for Change
Only a few years after President Obama declared DOMA unconstitutional, — and instructed the Justice Department to stop defending it in court — the Supreme Court advanced marriage equality through key decisions in 2013. Hollingsworth v. Perry determined Prop.
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Title: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States - HRC
Headings: The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
The Journey to Marriage Equality in the United States
A Growing Call for Equality
New Century & New Beginnings
Rising Support Signals Hope
A Turning Point for Change
Marriage Equality Becomes a Reality
HRC’s Work Changing Hearts & Minds
Decades of Championing Equality
Working from Coast to Coast
Building Coalitions
Our Red Logo for Equality
Creating a Digital Wave
Celebrating Our Victory
Download
More on Marriage Equality
Our work continues.
Content: Rising Support Signals Hope
States from coast to coast began striking down past bans and enshrining marriage equality in new laws. California famously achieved marriage equality in 2008, only to have it dismantled again by the introduction and passage of Proposition 8, a ballot initiative that updated the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman, that same year. The amendment later was disputed in lower level courts before making its way to the Supreme Court. A Turning Point for Change
Only a few years after President Obama declared DOMA unconstitutional, — and instructed the Justice Department to stop defending it in court — the Supreme Court advanced marriage equality through key decisions in 2013. Hollingsworth v. Perry determined Prop. 8 lacked legal standing while United States v. Windsor deemed DOMA unconstitutional — all but paving the way to full equality. Edie Windsor celebrates outside the Supreme Court, 2013
Jim Obergefell and former HRC President Chad Griffin claim victory outside the Supreme Court, 2015
Marriage Equality Becomes a Reality
The moment for full marriage equality finally arrived on June 26, 2015, with the Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. In a landmark 5-4 decision, marriage equality became the law of the land and granted same-sex couples in all 50 states the right to full, equal recognition under the law. HRC’s Work Changing Hearts & Minds
HRC knew from the very beginning that the fight for marriage equality wasn’t just about changing policies — it was about changing hearts and minds. People needed to hear the stories of couples and families across the country impacted by laws that failed to grant them the recognition they deserved.
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https://www.hrc.org/our-work/stories/the-journey-to-marriage-equality-in-the-united-states
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Title: 3 Company Intranet Examples and How They Improve Company Culture
Headings: 3 Company Intranet Examples and How They Improve Company Culture
3 Company Intranet Examples and How They Improve Company Culture
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What Is an Intranet—And Why Should You Have One?
3 Examples of How Different Industries Use Intranet
Example 1: Finance Technology
Example 2: Health Care
Example 3: Commercial Real Estate
What Should You Look For With a Company Intranet?
Workmates: A Comprehensive Intranet Solution
Content: Great question. It can be difficult to visualize exactly how an intranet will play its part in enhancing your company’s culture. That’s why we’ve outlined ways that three different industries can use a corporate intranet to optimize your team’s communication and collaboration . Example 1: Finance Technology
Financial technology organizations, especially legacy businesses in desperate need of a culture facelift, can use their intranet’s powerful announcement feature to improve communications and strengthen their corporate culture . Companies can develop a prominent company feed used to manage important messages and encourage their entire workforce to do the same. The intention of this feed is to publish various recognition announcements—such as appreciation posts, automated birthday and work anniversary congratulations, and more. This can help drastically improve an other employee engagement wise serious office environment and guide leadership as they work to create a dynamic culture . Using Workmates’ kudos feature to offer recognition for employees’ hard work or any examples of exemplary behavior is also an excellent way to boost morale. This practice is extremely helpful in showing the entire workforce that the company appreciates their contributions—no matter how small—and how their efforts support larger accomplishments.
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https://www.hrcloud.com/blog/3-company-intranet-examples
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Title: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program | HR Dive
Headings: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
What are the elements that a successful leadership training program should include?
#1 – Small, focused and supportive leadership groups
#2 – Instructors with years of experience leading
#3 – Multiple methods of learning leadership concepts
#4 – Clear goals and milestones for all leader participants
#5 – Methods for identifying future leaders
#6 – Retention program for preserving leaders
Content: Enhanced productivity from understanding how to bring out the best in teams
Increased employee engagement when managers know how to effectively lead people
More positive and nurturing corporate culture where learning is embraced by all
Better decisions based on strategy and planning vs. reacting to problems
Clear examples of leaders that other emerging leaders can follow
What are the elements that a successful leadership training program should include? While each organization needs to design a leadership development program that fits well with the unique corporate culture and needs, there are some basic elements that the best programs include. #1 – Small, focused and supportive leadership groups
When a company decides to start a leadership development program, it’s better to start small. Create a core group of those who are already in leadership roles, limited to 12, and this forms the foundation of the program. A small group can be more effective because each individual has added attention and time to work on his or her skills. The small group also allows for greater support and connection among members. #2 – Instructors with years of experience leading
The best leadership development programs include a strong central leader and a secondary leader, who share years of experience and have effective instruction skills. Look to leaders in the industry who possess this experience and skill working with people. Peter Drucker once said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right thing."
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-6-elements-of-a-successful-leadership-development-program/422417/
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Title: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program | HR Dive
Headings: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
What are the elements that a successful leadership training program should include?
#1 – Small, focused and supportive leadership groups
#2 – Instructors with years of experience leading
#3 – Multiple methods of learning leadership concepts
#4 – Clear goals and milestones for all leader participants
#5 – Methods for identifying future leaders
#6 – Retention program for preserving leaders
Content: The small group also allows for greater support and connection among members. #2 – Instructors with years of experience leading
The best leadership development programs include a strong central leader and a secondary leader, who share years of experience and have effective instruction skills. Look to leaders in the industry who possess this experience and skill working with people. Peter Drucker once said, “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right thing." Make sure instructors are training leaders to lead others, not teaching basic management skills. #3 – Multiple methods of learning leadership concepts
Every person in the leadership training program will come with different ways of learning new concepts, absorbing and sharing information, and seeing the world. Create a multi-media training program that brings in the best of all forms of learning, from written materials to in-person conference participation. Make leadership training fun and something that all participants can get excited about. #4 – Clear goals and milestones for all leader participants
Each person who is learning in the leadership development program should have sat down with a mentor to decide on short and long term goals.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-6-elements-of-a-successful-leadership-development-program/422417/
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Title: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program | HR Dive
Headings: The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
The 6 elements of a successful leadership development program
What are the elements that a successful leadership training program should include?
#1 – Small, focused and supportive leadership groups
#2 – Instructors with years of experience leading
#3 – Multiple methods of learning leadership concepts
#4 – Clear goals and milestones for all leader participants
#5 – Methods for identifying future leaders
#6 – Retention program for preserving leaders
Content: Make sure instructors are training leaders to lead others, not teaching basic management skills. #3 – Multiple methods of learning leadership concepts
Every person in the leadership training program will come with different ways of learning new concepts, absorbing and sharing information, and seeing the world. Create a multi-media training program that brings in the best of all forms of learning, from written materials to in-person conference participation. Make leadership training fun and something that all participants can get excited about. #4 – Clear goals and milestones for all leader participants
Each person who is learning in the leadership development program should have sat down with a mentor to decide on short and long term goals. So too, there should be a way to measure successes, with regular milestones. According to Christopher Pappas, founder of the eLearning Network, adult learners, “generally prefer practical knowledge that will improve their skills, facilitate their work and boost their confidence.” Use this as a way to measure success. #5 – Methods for identifying future leaders
A sustainable leadership development program will always be looking to the development of future leaders once the core group has attained their goals. In this video, published by Harvard Business, Claudio Fernandez-Araoz, Senior Adviser, Egon Zehnder International provides several tips for identifying future leaders to bring into the fold.
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https://www.hrdive.com/news/the-6-elements-of-a-successful-leadership-development-program/422417/
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Content: An inmate's size and strength is particularly important in terms of fending off unwanted advances from cellmates, a fairly common problem. Yet size and strength alone, inmates emphasized, are never an absolute guarantee against abuse. " I don't care how big and bad you are, if you've got five dudes up against you, you're in trouble," one prisoner pointed out. ( 201)
More important than sheer physical characteristics, in many inmates' view, is "heart"--the courage to fight and not give up even when losing--and a willingness to resort to violence when provoked. An inmate has to prove that he will stand up for himself against intimidation. A strong, aggressive attitude is just as necessary as physical strength. Inmates perceived as timid, fearful, "passive," or not aggressive are likely to be targeted for victimization, whereas inmates who have gained the respect of their fellows are likely to be safe. As one inmate explained: Smaller, weaker, meeker individuals are usually targets. Meeker individuals tend to "act Gay" is how it's described here and in turn invites assault through the agressors mind.
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Title: What is a Senate Committee | Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
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What is a Senate Committee?
Content: Committees review bills, conduct oversight, issue reports, and hold hearings on issues of interest to the committee and under its jurisdiction. Throughout the course of a Congress, the committee may convene three types of hearings: legislative hearings, oversight hearings and confirmations hearings. For more information on committees, or to view a list of current committees, click here. What is a subcommittee? Subcommittees are formed to share specific tasks within the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Subcommittees are responsive to the full committee and must work within the rules and guidelines established by the full committee. Subcommittees each have chairman and ranking member who are responsible for calling hearings and introducing legislation that fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee. Click here for a list of subcommittees under the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. How is legislation brought to the committee?
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Title: What is a Senate Committee | Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
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What is a Senate Committee?
Content: Subcommittees are formed to share specific tasks within the jurisdiction of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Subcommittees are responsive to the full committee and must work within the rules and guidelines established by the full committee. Subcommittees each have chairman and ranking member who are responsible for calling hearings and introducing legislation that fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee. Click here for a list of subcommittees under the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. How is legislation brought to the committee? When a Senator introduces a bill, the Senate Parliamentarian is responsible for assigning that legislation to a committee or committees whose jurisdiction covers the issues in the new law. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has broad jurisdiction that covers issues ranging from oversight of our homeland security efforts to the operation and management of the federal government. What role does the committee play in reviewing legislation? After a bill is referred to the committee, the Chairman decides whether or not to hold one or more hearings in order to examine the proposed legislation’s provisions and potential impact. Expert witnesses from government and the private and not-for profit sectors are usually invited by the committee to testify on the merits of the proposal.
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Content: Animal Testing - Humane Society International
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Did you know that animal testing is legally required for many of the products we use every day? From fragrances to painkillers to the fabric dyes in our clothing, every new chemical has at one time been force-fed to animals. HSI is working around the globe in cooperation with companies and government authorities to replace cruel and obsolete animal-poisoning tests with modern alternatives that better protect human and environmental safety.
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Imagine a syringe being forced down your throat to inject a chemical into your stomach, or being restrained and forced to breathe sickening vapours for hours. That’s the cruel reality of animal testing for millions of mice, rabbits, dogs and other animals worldwide. The Issue
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Did you know that animal testing is legally required for many of the products we use every day? From fragrances to painkillers to the fabric dyes in our clothing, every new chemical has at one time been force-fed to animals. HSI is working around the globe in cooperation with companies and government authorities to replace cruel and obsolete animal-poisoning tests with modern alternatives that better protect human and environmental safety. Animal testing facts: Government regulations often require numerous different animal-poisoning tests to assess the hazards of a single new chemical, pesticide or medicinal product. Some tests use thousands of animals at a time, while others are repeated two or even three times using different animal species or routes of administration (oral force-feeding, forced inhalation or skin); no pain relief is provided. There’s no “humane” way to poison animals with chemicals or to infect them with deadly diseases like rabies to test the effectiveness of a vaccine;
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https://www.hsi.org/issues/animal-testing/
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Title: Be Cruelty-Free Campaign - Humane Society International
Headings: Be Cruelty-Free Campaign
Be Cruelty-Free Campaign
Overview
The Issue
Cosmetic testing facts:
End cosmetics testing on animals
Content: Cosmetic testing facts: Cosmetic animal tests are archaic chemical-poisoning experiments devised more than half a century ago, such as rodent “lethal dose” tests (1920s), rabbit eye and skin irritation tests (1940s) and guinea pig skin allergy tests (1950s). Modern non-animal methods are available for the most cosmetic safety issues, and have been shown to better predict human responses in the real-world than the animal tests they replace. Cruelty-free brands like Lush, Dove and Herbal Essences create innovative new products safely by relying on modern non-animal tests in combination with existing ingredients with established histories of safe use. HSI and our partners are working to ban cosmetic animal testing in the world’s largest and most influential beauty markets, as well as the sale of cosmetic products or ingredients that have been newly animal-tested in any other part of the world. Our campaign was instrumental in driving the European Union to become the world’s largest cruelty-free cosmetic market, and in securing subsequent bans in India, Taiwan, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, Guatemala, and in numerous states in Brazil. Bans are just the beginning; HSI and our industry partners in the Animal-Free Safety Assessment Collaboration are also supporting training in developing countries to help companies and government authorities transition to modern non-animal methods. Alamy
End cosmetics testing on animals
Call to prohibit animal testing for cosmetics made or sold in your country. Act Now
HSI
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https://www.hsi.org/issues/be-cruelty-free/
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Title: Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation | Executive and Continuing Professional Education | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation
Establishing the Truth: Vaccines, Social Media, and the Spread of Misinformation
The Relationship Between Social Media and Public Health
Treating the Source of Vaccine Misinformation
The Public Health Challenge of Communicating Vaccine Truth
An Effective Social Media Communications Strategy for Public Health Professionals
Content: We always had writers and journalists as critical gatekeepers who were able to filter some of this information. But now, because of social media, we do not have this very critical intermediary,” says Viswanath. Thus, social media has been proven to facilitate the spread of false information and risk. There are two basic types of false information that flourish: Misinformation, or inadvertently drawing conclusions based on wrong or incomplete facts
Disinformation, the deliberate spread of falsehoods to promote an agenda
The two are addressed differently—misinformation can be corrected with factual information, but disinformation requires a different, more complex strategy. Beyond public figures who use their fame to speak about subjects in which they are not experts, there are also social media influencers who spread and amplify inflammatory information through the social media megaphone. Social media can be a breeding ground for hate and intolerance around hot-button issues. Furthermore, activists can exploit fragile emotions of those impacted by the issue and provide misleading causal explanations. “A large number of them are doing this anonymously: anonymity makes them uninhibited in expressing their opinions,” explains Viswanath.
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ecpe/vaccines-social-media-spread-misinformation/
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Title: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being | News | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
What is healthy vs. potentially problematic social media use?
Content: For example, programs that develop “effortful control” skills—the ability to self-regulate behavior—have been widely shown to be useful in dealing with problematic Internet and social media use. We’re used to hearing that social media use is harmful to mental health and well-being, particularly for young people. Did it surprise you to find that it can have positive effects? The findings go against what some might expect, which is intriguing. We know that having a strong social network is associated with positive mental health and well-being. Routine social media use may compensate for diminishing face-to-face social interactions in people’s busy lives. Social media may provide individuals with a platform that overcomes barriers of distance and time, allowing them to connect and reconnect with others and thereby expand and strengthen their in-person networks and interactions. Indeed, there is some empirical evidence supporting this. On the other hand, a growing body of research has demonstrated that social media use is negatively associated with mental health and well-being, particularly among young people—for example, it may contribute to increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. Our findings suggest that the ways that people are using social media may have more of an impact on their mental health and well-being than just the frequency and duration of their use.
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/
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Title: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being | News | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
What is healthy vs. potentially problematic social media use?
Content: Routine social media use may compensate for diminishing face-to-face social interactions in people’s busy lives. Social media may provide individuals with a platform that overcomes barriers of distance and time, allowing them to connect and reconnect with others and thereby expand and strengthen their in-person networks and interactions. Indeed, there is some empirical evidence supporting this. On the other hand, a growing body of research has demonstrated that social media use is negatively associated with mental health and well-being, particularly among young people—for example, it may contribute to increased risk of depression and anxiety symptoms. Our findings suggest that the ways that people are using social media may have more of an impact on their mental health and well-being than just the frequency and duration of their use. What disparities did you find in the ways that social media use benefits and harms certain populations? What concerns does this raise? My co-authors Rachel McCloud, Vish Viswanath, and I found that the benefits and harms associated with social media use varied across demographic, socioeconomic, and racial population sub-groups. Specifically, while the benefits were generally associated with younger age, better education, and being white, the harms were associated with older age, less education, and being a racial minority. Indeed, these findings are consistent with the body of work on communication inequalities and health disparities that our lab, the Viswanath lab, has documented over the past 15 or so years.
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/
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Title: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being | News | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
Social media use can be positive for mental health and well-being
What is healthy vs. potentially problematic social media use?
Content: What disparities did you find in the ways that social media use benefits and harms certain populations? What concerns does this raise? My co-authors Rachel McCloud, Vish Viswanath, and I found that the benefits and harms associated with social media use varied across demographic, socioeconomic, and racial population sub-groups. Specifically, while the benefits were generally associated with younger age, better education, and being white, the harms were associated with older age, less education, and being a racial minority. Indeed, these findings are consistent with the body of work on communication inequalities and health disparities that our lab, the Viswanath lab, has documented over the past 15 or so years. We know that education, income, race, and ethnicity influence people’s access to, and ability to act on, health information from media, including the Internet. The concern is that social media may perpetuate those differences. — Amy Roeder
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/features/social-media-positive-mental-health/
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Title: Yogurt | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Yogurt
Yogurt
Rich in
Yogurt and Health
For Your Health and the Planet’s Health
Purchase
Make
Serve
Did You Know?
Terms of Use
Content: He also researched the specific health effects of lactic acid. Today, yogurt can be found in a variety of forms—including plain, but often with added fruit or sweeteners. Thickeners and stabilizers such as gelatin and pectins may also be added for a thicker texture and richer taste. Individuals with lactose intolerance who cannot tolerate dairy products may be able to eat some yogurt because of its lower concentration of lactose. Fermentation by the bacteria breaks down lactose to lactic acid. Another option may be plant-based yogurts, which do not contain lactose. Rich in
Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
B vitamins – riboflavin and B12 (animal-based yogurt only)
Yogurt and Health
Yogurt offers several important nutrients including protein and calcium. However, much of the research on yogurt’s health benefits centers on its live bacterial content, which is also present in other fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut. [ 2] It has been proposed that a lower number of some bacterial strains in the body may influence risk of certain disease conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. [ 3, 4] A plant-based diet is associated with supporting a diverse and probably healthier gut microbiota more than a diet low in fruits and vegetables and high in meat, [5] and yogurt consumption may also help to increase microbiota diversity in the gut. [
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/yogurt/
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Title: Yogurt | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Yogurt
Yogurt
Rich in
Yogurt and Health
For Your Health and the Planet’s Health
Purchase
Make
Serve
Did You Know?
Terms of Use
Content: Another option may be plant-based yogurts, which do not contain lactose. Rich in
Protein
Calcium
Phosphorus
B vitamins – riboflavin and B12 (animal-based yogurt only)
Yogurt and Health
Yogurt offers several important nutrients including protein and calcium. However, much of the research on yogurt’s health benefits centers on its live bacterial content, which is also present in other fermented foods like kefir, kimchi, and sauerkraut. [ 2] It has been proposed that a lower number of some bacterial strains in the body may influence risk of certain disease conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic inflammatory diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. [ 3, 4] A plant-based diet is associated with supporting a diverse and probably healthier gut microbiota more than a diet low in fruits and vegetables and high in meat, [5] and yogurt consumption may also help to increase microbiota diversity in the gut. [ 6] Learn more about the body’s microbiome. Epidemiological research on specific health effects of yogurt is still limited but a few studies suggest a benefit. In a study following three large cohorts for up to 20 years that included 120,877 men and women free of obesity and chronic diseases at baseline, yogurt consumption appeared to protect from weight gain. [ 7] The authors suggested that changes in colonic bacteria from eating the yogurt may have influenced weight changes. Daily yogurt intake may also protect against heart disease and type 2 diabetes. [
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/food-features/yogurt/
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Title: Toxic Food Environment | Obesity Prevention Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Toxic Food Environment
Toxic Food Environment
How Our Surroundings Influence What We Eat
Food Environment Research by Setting
Families
Worksites
Schools
Neighborhoods
Societal Influences that Shape Food Choices and Obesity Risk
Food Marketing
Government Food Policy and Pricing
Social Networks and Norms
The Bottom Line: The “Toxic Food Environment” Is a Complex Problem That Needs a Multifaceted Fix
References
Content: Not surprisingly, a recent review of published studies found a strong association between the availability of fruits and vegetables at home and whether children, adolescents, and adults eat these foods. ( 8) Eating meals as a family has also been linked with increased child and adolescent intake of fruit and vegetables and other healthy foods. ( 9) Increased frequency of family meals has been linked with lower BMI in some studies ( 10 – 12) but not in others. ( 13)
Low-income families face additional barriers to healthy eating that may contribute to the higher rates of obesity seen in lower-income groups. ( 14) One roadblock is that healthy foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, are more expensive than less healthful foods, such as refined grains and sweets, and may be too expensive for low-income families. ( 15) Another is time: It takes longer to prepare healthful meals than to buy convenience foods or fast food. But people in lower-income households, often single parents working full time and taking care of children, may have less time for meal preparation and other household chores. ( 1, 15, 16)
Worksites
Employed adults in the U.S. spend about one-quarter of all of their time at work. ( 17) Worksites often provide easy access to unhealthy foods in vending machines and limited access to healthier options, such as fruits and vegetables. (
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/food-environment-and-obesity/
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Title: Toxic Food Environment | Obesity Prevention Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Headings: Toxic Food Environment
Toxic Food Environment
How Our Surroundings Influence What We Eat
Food Environment Research by Setting
Families
Worksites
Schools
Neighborhoods
Societal Influences that Shape Food Choices and Obesity Risk
Food Marketing
Government Food Policy and Pricing
Social Networks and Norms
The Bottom Line: The “Toxic Food Environment” Is a Complex Problem That Needs a Multifaceted Fix
References
Content: 15) Another is time: It takes longer to prepare healthful meals than to buy convenience foods or fast food. But people in lower-income households, often single parents working full time and taking care of children, may have less time for meal preparation and other household chores. ( 1, 15, 16)
Worksites
Employed adults in the U.S. spend about one-quarter of all of their time at work. ( 17) Worksites often provide easy access to unhealthy foods in vending machines and limited access to healthier options, such as fruits and vegetables. ( 18) A number of studies have shown that making changes to the workplace food environment, such as offering more healthy foods in company cafeterias, results in improved diet quality. ( 19)
Work environments can also increase the risk of obesity arising from job stress and work-related fatigue, which are linked to poor diets and reduced physical activity. ( 17) Time at work also plays a role: Shift workers and employees working longer-than-usual hours every week have a higher risk of obesity. ( 17)
Schools
Just as employed adults spend most of their day at work, children spend much of their day at school.
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https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-causes/food-environment-and-obesity/
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Title: Congential Muscular Torticollis: An Overview
Headings: Congential Muscular Torticollis: An Overview
Congential Muscular Torticollis: An Overview
What is Torticollis? How is it Diagnosed?
Symptoms
Possible Causes
Impact
What Can Be Done at Home?
Treatment of Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Physical Therapy
Secondary Issues: Plagiocephaly in Torticollis
Authors
Pediatric Rehabilitation Center
Hospital for Special Surgery
In-person and virtual
physician appointments
Urgent Ortho Care
Content: Plagiocephaly in Torticollis
The term " plagiocephaly " refers to an asymmetric appearance of an infant's head. Plagiocephaly is seen commonly with torticollis, because infants tend to keep their heads turned to one side. Plagiocephaly appears in 27-61% of those with torticollis. Other associated facial asymmetries may include uneven eyes and ears and a fuller cheek on one side. Plagiocephaly may present in several ways. True plagiocephaly is an oblique flattening of one side of the baby's head with a protruding forehead on one side. Other craniofacial asymmetries include brachycephaly, where the entire back of the head is flat, and scaphocephaly, where the head shape is long and narrow with flattening on both sides. A child can also have a combination of more than one craniofacial asymmetry. Flattening of the top of the head, as shown by the white arrow
Positional plagiocephaly is caused by prolonged and asymmetric pressure on the head. This may happen because of intrauterine positioning (in the womb), prolonged time in any reclined positioner or carrier, decreased tolerance for tummy time, or torticollis.
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https://www.hss.edu/conditions_congenital-muscular-torticollis.asp
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Title: 8 Qualities and Skills to Develop for Effective Leaders
Headings: 8 Qualities and Skills to Develop for Effective Leaders
8 Qualities and Skills to Develop for Effective Leaders
1. Leaders are people-oriented
2. Capable of making hard decisions
3. Inspire confidence in team efforts
4. Think strategically
5. Lead from the front
6. Capable of developing new opportunities
7. Direct team efforts with vision
8. Use effective communication
Content: This is why anyone interested in leadership should try becoming a trainer. Solution: attend a training of trainers :). 6. Capable of developing new opportunities
Leaders act, they do not react. New opportunities are something that leaders create, not something they encounter by chance. Also, leaders actively seek new opportunities. They use strategic thinking to activate resources and invest in creating change. And they balance opportunity costs and focus on smart solutions. This is most valuable when dealing with sales.
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https://www.hubgets.com/blog/leaders-highly-effective-leadership/
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Title: Lead_Information | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Headings:
HUD OFFERS GRANTS TO CLEAN UP LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Funding to protect children from lead poisoning
Lead and Your Health
Lead Poisoning
Who gets lead poisoning?
Lead and Your Home
Content: There are resources available to find out if there are lead hazards in your home and what you can do to protect your family during remediation of lead hazards. The federal lead disclosure law, which covers renting and buying a pre-1978 home, requires the landlord or seller to tell about known lead paint and lead paint hazards – which includes high levels of lead in dust or soil, and to provide a lead warning statement, a HUD-EPA information pamphlet, and a lead disclosure form. The law allows a tenant or buyer to withdraw from the lease if the lead conditions are not felt not to be satisfactory. If a tenant (or buyer) of a pre-1978 home did not receive lead disclosure, HUD’s Lead Regulations hotline can be contacted to make a report – 202-402-7698, or [email protected]
The best way is to have a lead risk assessment done; this has a certified lead risk assessor inspect and test the home for lead-based paint hazards in the paint, dust, and soil, and provide a report on the results. EPA’s webpage on Evaluating and eliminating lead based paint hazards has links for finding certified lead risk assessment firms in each state. EPA’s webpage on Evaluating and eliminating lead based paint hazards has links for finding certified lead risk assessment firms in each state. The risk assessor will look for deteriorated paint – which the risk assessor will test to see if it is lead-based paint – and sample floor dust, window dust, and bare soil, and then send the samples to a lead laboratory to see if the levels are high. The risk assessor will also provide a report on the inspection and lab results, and make recommendations on how to control any lead hazards identified. Should you have your home tested for Lead?
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https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/healthy_homes/leadinfo
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Title: Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse: Utility Allowances - HUD | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Headings: Utility Allowances
Utility Allowances
Background
Content: In interpreting the federal housing law, HUD has defined the Total Resident Payment for "rent" to include both shelter and the costs for reasonable amounts of utilities. The amount that a PHA determines is necessary to cover the resident's reasonable utility costs is the utility allowance. Such allowances are estimates of the expenses associated with different types of utilities and their uses. The utilities for which allowances may be provided include electricity, natural gas, propane, fuel oil, wood or coal, and water and sewage service, as well as garbage collection. The functions, or end-uses, covered by an allowance may include space heating, water heating, cooling, refrigeration, lighting, or appliances. Allowances are not provided for telephone service. Utility allowances can be small or large, ranging from less than $10 to over $200 for a resident household per month, depending on the PHA, the number of utilities and uses covered, and the dwelling unit and/or household size. Whether a household receives an allowance for a given utility service generally depends on the way the utilities are metered. Utilities can be metered in one of three ways: master-metered, checkmetered, and individually metered.
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https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/phecc/allowances
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Title: Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse: Utility Allowances - HUD | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Headings: Utility Allowances
Utility Allowances
Background
Content: As with master-metered utilities, the PHA pays utility company for utilities used. With checkmetered utilities, however, the PHA provides each household a utility allowance in the form of a maximum level of consumption that it may consume without a surcharge. A surcharge is applied when a household exceeds this level. Individually Metered Utilities. Where utilities are individually metered, each household has a separate account with the utility company and pays the bill directly to that company. For this reason, individually metered utilities also are called "resident-paid" or "resident-purchased" utilities. The PHA provides a utility allowance to the household through a reduction in the household’s monthly rent. Many buildings have different metering systems for different utilities (sometimes referred to as “mixed metering”). For example, electricity might be individually metered, gas master-metered, and water checkmetered. An allowance also could be provided to residents for some non-metered utilities, such as trash pickup and sewer services, because the residents pay for these services directly.
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https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/phecc/allowances
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Title: Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse: Utility Allowances - HUD | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Headings: Utility Allowances
Utility Allowances
Background
Content: For this reason, individually metered utilities also are called "resident-paid" or "resident-purchased" utilities. The PHA provides a utility allowance to the household through a reduction in the household’s monthly rent. Many buildings have different metering systems for different utilities (sometimes referred to as “mixed metering”). For example, electricity might be individually metered, gas master-metered, and water checkmetered. An allowance also could be provided to residents for some non-metered utilities, such as trash pickup and sewer services, because the residents pay for these services directly. Individual meters generally are more common than checkmeters in public housing. However, metering configurations vary widely by region. For example, individual metering is more prevalent in the Northwest, whereas checkmetering is very common in the South. Allowances Are Calculated for Categories of Units
Utility consumption tends to vary according to certain characteristics of units, such as building construction type and size. To account for such factors, PHAs group dwelling units with similar characteristics into categories and calculate distinct allowances for each category.
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https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/programs/ph/phecc/allowances
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Title: Neighborhoods and Violent Crime | HUD USER
Headings:
Content: the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Reports, which reports data on crime counts, crime rates, and arrests; the National Crime Victimization Survey, which tracks self-reported victimizations of crime; and the National Vital Statistics System, which has data on deaths, including homicides. 7 At the national level, these sources indicate a massive decline in violent crime — generally defined to include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault — over the past 20 years. 8 According to the Uniform Crime Reports, the violent crime rate dropped by nearly half between 1995 and 2014, from 684.5 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants to 365.5 (fig. 1). 9 The homicide rate also dropped by nearly half over the same period, from 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants to 4.5. 10 And according to the National Crime Victimization Survey, by 2014, the violent victimization rate — that is, the rate at which people are victims of violent crime — dropped to 20.1 per 1,000 persons, only about a quarter of 1993’s rate of 79.8. 11 Compared to other wealthy nations, modern rates of violent crime in the United States are not exceptional, though homicide rates remain “probably the highest in the Western world.” 12 In particular, gun violence is far more common in the U.S. than in other Western nations.
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https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/summer16/highlight2.html
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Title: Neighborhoods and Violent Crime | HUD USER
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Content: 1). 9 The homicide rate also dropped by nearly half over the same period, from 8.2 per 100,000 inhabitants to 4.5. 10 And according to the National Crime Victimization Survey, by 2014, the violent victimization rate — that is, the rate at which people are victims of violent crime — dropped to 20.1 per 1,000 persons, only about a quarter of 1993’s rate of 79.8. 11 Compared to other wealthy nations, modern rates of violent crime in the United States are not exceptional, though homicide rates remain “probably the highest in the Western world.” 12 In particular, gun violence is far more common in the U.S. than in other Western nations. 13
Source: Jennifer L. Truman and Lynn Langton. 2015. “ Criminal Victimization, 2014,” Bureau of Justice Statistics. No consensus exists on a single cause for the massive American decline in crime.
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https://www.huduser.gov/portal/periodicals/em/summer16/highlight2.html
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
The Homeless Struggle During The Polar Vortex
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Content: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
If you are like me, you often start conversations with new people off with, "what do you do?" -- and by this I usually mean their employment. For many of us, our jobs define who we are and bring us a sense of purpose. And, for the privileged among us, a paid job makes it possible for us to put a roof over our heads and food on our table. Thinking of our jobs as our "bread and butter" often leads to complicated conversations as a result of overly-simplified, self-centred logic around poverty. The thought sequence goes like this: Why am I not poor? Well, it's because I have a job! Why is he poor? It must be because he is unemployed.
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https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/janelle-vandergrift/poverty-jobs_b_5529331.html
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
The Homeless Struggle During The Polar Vortex
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Content: The thought sequence goes like this: Why am I not poor? Well, it's because I have a job! Why is he poor? It must be because he is unemployed. What's the solution? He should get a job. We end up thinking that employment is the ultimate or easy fix. Maybe if she worked on her résumé or interview skills. Maybe if he got a degree.
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https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/janelle-vandergrift/poverty-jobs_b_5529331.html
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
The Homeless Struggle During The Polar Vortex
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Content: What's the solution? He should get a job. We end up thinking that employment is the ultimate or easy fix. Maybe if she worked on her résumé or interview skills. Maybe if he got a degree. Maybe if they applied for more jobs. Maybe if they weren't always watching TV. In truth, a good job is a way out of poverty. There are many who long for meaningful work that will give them a chance to contribute to society and earn a decent paycheque. But, it's more complicated than we might think.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
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Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: Maybe if they applied for more jobs. Maybe if they weren't always watching TV. In truth, a good job is a way out of poverty. There are many who long for meaningful work that will give them a chance to contribute to society and earn a decent paycheque. But, it's more complicated than we might think. There are some key reasons why employment isn't the only answer. 1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty. Fourty-four per cent of low-income households in Canada had at least one person working in 2011. And for those working on minimum wage, making ends meet is a challenge.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: There are some key reasons why employment isn't the only answer. 1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty. Fourty-four per cent of low-income households in Canada had at least one person working in 2011. And for those working on minimum wage, making ends meet is a challenge. These people make up the category that is defined as the "working poor" -- those who are working but still live below the poverty line. 2. A good job is hard to find. Increasingly, employers are moving to hiring part-time, contract workers with limited, if any, benefits. Experts are calling this kind of work situation "precarious employment."
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: These people make up the category that is defined as the "working poor" -- those who are working but still live below the poverty line. 2. A good job is hard to find. Increasingly, employers are moving to hiring part-time, contract workers with limited, if any, benefits. Experts are calling this kind of work situation "precarious employment." A study of the growth of this kind of work in the Greater Toronto Area found that at least 20 per cent of those working are in precarious forms of employment. They also found that this type of employment has increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last 20 years. A good job is particularly hard to find for many immigrants who come to Canada with hopes of a better life only to find their qualifications as a doctor or engineer are not recognized here. This leaves them with the challenge of rebuilding a career from the ground up, often making minimum wage. 3.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: A study of the growth of this kind of work in the Greater Toronto Area found that at least 20 per cent of those working are in precarious forms of employment. They also found that this type of employment has increased by nearly 50 per cent in the last 20 years. A good job is particularly hard to find for many immigrants who come to Canada with hopes of a better life only to find their qualifications as a doctor or engineer are not recognized here. This leaves them with the challenge of rebuilding a career from the ground up, often making minimum wage. 3. Survival first, employment later. Getting to a place where employment is even a possibility can be extremely challenging for those who are simply trying to survive. When you don't know where your next meal is coming from or if you struggle to pay your bills, searching for a job or gaining the skills necessary to get a job can be an incredible challenge. 4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: Survival first, employment later. Getting to a place where employment is even a possibility can be extremely challenging for those who are simply trying to survive. When you don't know where your next meal is coming from or if you struggle to pay your bills, searching for a job or gaining the skills necessary to get a job can be an incredible challenge. 4. The job market is inaccessible for many people. There are many barriers that prevent people from getting a job outside of those already mentioned. Mental illness, addictions, disability, and discrimination based on gender, race, age, or sexual orientation -- these all contribute to an inaccessible job market for many people living in poverty. As one example, the Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that between 70-90 per cent of persons with a serious mental illness are unemployed. It's also important to note that the job market is inaccessible for those who have always been poor and have not had equal access to education, mentorship opportunities, or the networks that often lead to a job. How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: There are many barriers that prevent people from getting a job outside of those already mentioned. Mental illness, addictions, disability, and discrimination based on gender, race, age, or sexual orientation -- these all contribute to an inaccessible job market for many people living in poverty. As one example, the Canadian Mental Health Association estimates that between 70-90 per cent of persons with a serious mental illness are unemployed. It's also important to note that the job market is inaccessible for those who have always been poor and have not had equal access to education, mentorship opportunities, or the networks that often lead to a job. How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty? Tackling the challenge of employment is certainly one piece of the poverty puzzle. But it's just that: one piece. There is no silver bullet. We need an all-hands-on-deck, cross-sectoral approach.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: Tackling the challenge of employment is certainly one piece of the poverty puzzle. But it's just that: one piece. There is no silver bullet. We need an all-hands-on-deck, cross-sectoral approach. Here are some ways in which we could support employment as a means to alleviate poverty: Ensure that any political conversation about jobs and job growth specifies what kind of jobs are being created or are available. A job does not necessarily mean a ticket out of poverty: we need good jobs. All jobs should be good jobs.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: Here are some ways in which we could support employment as a means to alleviate poverty: Ensure that any political conversation about jobs and job growth specifies what kind of jobs are being created or are available. A job does not necessarily mean a ticket out of poverty: we need good jobs. All jobs should be good jobs. Call for governments to address unemployment, under-employment and lower wages of youth, people with disabilities, racialized persons, Aboriginal peoples and women. Support poverty reduction plans in your city (Toronto just got one!) or province and call for governments to take poverty seriously by creating a federal poverty reduction plan (for more on a federal poverty plan, take a look at the Dignity for All campaign). Foster awareness of poverty as complex by ensuring that it is not seen as an 'individual' problem. Press politicians to create a reasonable standard for a living wage.
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Title: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job" | HuffPost Canada News
Headings: Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
Why Poor People Can't Just "Get a Job"
1. Having a job does not always keep people out of poverty.
2. A good job is hard to find.
3. Survival first, employment later.
4. The job market is inaccessible for many people.
How do we make sure jobs help people living in poverty?
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Content: Call for governments to address unemployment, under-employment and lower wages of youth, people with disabilities, racialized persons, Aboriginal peoples and women. Support poverty reduction plans in your city (Toronto just got one!) or province and call for governments to take poverty seriously by creating a federal poverty reduction plan (for more on a federal poverty plan, take a look at the Dignity for All campaign). Foster awareness of poverty as complex by ensuring that it is not seen as an 'individual' problem. Press politicians to create a reasonable standard for a living wage. Be an ambassador for equal access to quality, affordable education for all Canadians. Support a social safety net as an important public good. A social safety net can help those who are unemployed and provide stability and assistance needed to enter the job market. The Homeless Struggle During The Polar Vortex
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Senate Immigration Reform Bill Passes With Strong Majority
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Content: “This is overwhelming support for the bill,” he told reporters after the vote. “ Why did I want 70? I’m just greedy. ... This is incredibly pleasing.” The opponents have expressed hope that the bill will die in the House, which is a possibility, given Republican opposition there. Lee said earlier Thursday on the Senate floor that the legislation is doomed to fail anyway, resigned that it would pass in the upper chamber. “If this bill passes today, it will be all but relegated to the ash heap of history, as the House appears willing to tackle immigration reform the right way,” Lee said ahead of the vote. “ The sponsors of this bill had the best of intentions, but in my opinion, intentions aren’t enough.” Although a bipartisan House group is working on a comprehensive immigration bill, its members hit a roadblock earlier this month when Rep. Raul Labrador (R-Idaho) dropped out. The House is more likely to pursue a piecemeal approach, led by Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.)
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Title: 7 Reasons Your Favorite Books Were Banned | HuffPost
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7 Reasons Your Favorite Books Were Banned
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Content: You know who else used those words? Henry Miller and Mark Twain, respectively. Yes, vulgar language popping up in an academic setting can be jarring. But when a writer is discussing weighty topics, like the troubling state of schools on Indian reservations, jarring is a suitable approach. Sexually explicit
According to the ALA, this is the No. 1 reason for banning books in the past decade. Margaret Atwood’s “A Handmaid’s Tale” was challenged by a North Carolina high school for being “sexually explicit,” because clearly high school students are mature enough for sex ed, but not for feminist literature. Ironically, the book discusses the issues with censorship. Homosexuality
“And Tango Makes Three” is an illustrated children’s book in which a zookeeper witnesses two male penguins performing mating rituals and gives the pair an egg to hatch. The result is Tango, a female chick.
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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02/20/2014 05:01 pm ET Updated Dec 06, 2017
Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis
By Jillian Berman
A Boeing 787-9 is in flight, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013, at Paine Field in Everett, Wash. The 787-9 is 20 feet longer and can seat 40 more passengers than the original 787-8, which carries between 210 and 250 passengers. The new version of the Dreamliner also can carry more cargo and fly farther. ( AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
One of the largest recipients of federal government contracts paid nothing in taxes last year, according to an analysis from the Center for Effective Government, a left-leaning think tank. Boeing reported an $82 million tax refund last year, but made $5.9 billion in U.S. pre-tax profits during the same period, the analysis of the company’s recent government filings found. That means Boeing paid a federal tax rate of -1.4 percent. At the same time, the company won 4.4 percent of all federal contracts last year, according to the report. “Companies that live by the taxpayer purse should be contributing to the welfare of the states and paying their taxes,” said Scott Klinger, the author of the report. “ The fact that we have major federal contractors that are consistently not doing that should raise questions for our legislators about how this could be.”
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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Content: Boeing reported an $82 million tax refund last year, but made $5.9 billion in U.S. pre-tax profits during the same period, the analysis of the company’s recent government filings found. That means Boeing paid a federal tax rate of -1.4 percent. At the same time, the company won 4.4 percent of all federal contracts last year, according to the report. “Companies that live by the taxpayer purse should be contributing to the welfare of the states and paying their taxes,” said Scott Klinger, the author of the report. “ The fact that we have major federal contractors that are consistently not doing that should raise questions for our legislators about how this could be.” The company has a history of using loopholes to lower its tax bill, according to Matt Gardner, the executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The report found that Boeing paid a tax rate of -0.4 percent over the past five years. Download
“The fact that Boeing paid no income tax this year is not at all surprising because they have a very reliable track record of paying little or nothing in federal and income state tax,” Gardner said. Boeing disputes the report’s findings, saying its federal tax rate was actually 26.4 percent last year. Chaz Bickers, a Boeing spokesman, said the analysis ignores a crucial part of the company’s tax expense.
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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Content: The company has a history of using loopholes to lower its tax bill, according to Matt Gardner, the executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. The report found that Boeing paid a tax rate of -0.4 percent over the past five years. Download
“The fact that Boeing paid no income tax this year is not at all surprising because they have a very reliable track record of paying little or nothing in federal and income state tax,” Gardner said. Boeing disputes the report’s findings, saying its federal tax rate was actually 26.4 percent last year. Chaz Bickers, a Boeing spokesman, said the analysis ignores a crucial part of the company’s tax expense. When the Boeing decides to embark on building a new aircraft, its taxes are deferred to encourage investment that could take decades to materialize a profit. But once they actually deliver the aircraft, those deferred taxes turn into current ones. “Our current tax expense has been reduced somewhat in recent years by the very large investment we have made in American jobs, production facilities and research and development for our new airplanes — they are taxes that largely are deferred until we begin to deliver our new airplanes (and get the revenue back from our investment) in high volume at steady rates,” Bickers wrote in an email to The Huffington Post. The chart below from Boeing’s 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows the company’s deferred and current tax expenses. The -82 under “Current tax expense” is what the company paid in federal taxes this year, while other taxes are listed as “deferred.”
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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Content: When the Boeing decides to embark on building a new aircraft, its taxes are deferred to encourage investment that could take decades to materialize a profit. But once they actually deliver the aircraft, those deferred taxes turn into current ones. “Our current tax expense has been reduced somewhat in recent years by the very large investment we have made in American jobs, production facilities and research and development for our new airplanes — they are taxes that largely are deferred until we begin to deliver our new airplanes (and get the revenue back from our investment) in high volume at steady rates,” Bickers wrote in an email to The Huffington Post. The chart below from Boeing’s 10-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission shows the company’s deferred and current tax expenses. The -82 under “Current tax expense” is what the company paid in federal taxes this year, while other taxes are listed as “deferred.” Both are considered part of the company’s total tax expense: While it’s true that the Center for Effective Government analysis doesn’t include Boeing’s deferred taxes, Gardner characterized them differently. “ Deferral technically means that you’re postponing tax, that this tax will be paid some day,” he said. “ They are essentially shifting taxes forward indefinitely.” Boeing’s not alone in using corporate tax breaks to its advantage, and Gardner noted that they’re doing nothing that’s illegal in any way.
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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Content: Both are considered part of the company’s total tax expense: While it’s true that the Center for Effective Government analysis doesn’t include Boeing’s deferred taxes, Gardner characterized them differently. “ Deferral technically means that you’re postponing tax, that this tax will be paid some day,” he said. “ They are essentially shifting taxes forward indefinitely.” Boeing’s not alone in using corporate tax breaks to its advantage, and Gardner noted that they’re doing nothing that’s illegal in any way. In fact, Boeing is not known for engaging in some of the more notorious “creative accounting” practices, like moving profits offshore to avoid paying U.S. taxes on them. “We know that an awful lot of Fortune 500 corporations have found ways to zero out their taxes in a lot of years,” Gardner said. “ [ Boeing is] doing what the tax law allows them to do. At the same time, we know that other companies are being inventive — they’re creating their own tax breaks.” Still, the company’s sheer scale has allowed it to score some major tax concessions.
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Title: Boeing Paid No Federal Income Tax Last Year: Analysis | HuffPost
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Content: In fact, Boeing is not known for engaging in some of the more notorious “creative accounting” practices, like moving profits offshore to avoid paying U.S. taxes on them. “We know that an awful lot of Fortune 500 corporations have found ways to zero out their taxes in a lot of years,” Gardner said. “ [ Boeing is] doing what the tax law allows them to do. At the same time, we know that other companies are being inventive — they’re creating their own tax breaks.” Still, the company’s sheer scale has allowed it to score some major tax concessions. Washington state gave Boeing what is believed to be the biggest state tax break in U.S. history. Lawmakers voted last year to give the company $8.7 billion in tax breaks through 2040 in an effort to convince Boeing to locate a new, large manufacturing plant in the state. The company insisted on more, though, threatening to pull production from the Seattle area and possibly move it to a less union-friendly state if the machinist union didn’t agree to major concessions. Ultimately, the promise of jobs won out. The union voted by a narrow margin to approve an eight-year contract extension that included a pension freeze.
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Title: 12 Gifts Ancient Greece Gave To The World | HuffPost
Headings: 12 Gifts Ancient Greece Gave To The World
12 Gifts Ancient Greece Gave To The World
Here are 12 of the richest gifts ancient Greece has given to the world that still impact us today.
It was home to the first recognized historian.
It’s the birthplace of world-famous mathematicians.
It’s the foundation of Western philosophic thought.
Its founders designed the initial concept of democracy.
It was the first place to bring trial by jury into the courtroom.
It educated and entertained us with mythology.
It brought us the origins of theater.
It created the Olympic games.
It introduced beautiful architecture.
It shared with the world an incredible collection of sculptures and pottery.
It brought us the explanation of true tranquility.
It gave us the most comprehensive, meaningful word for “happiness.”
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Content: Satyr plays centered around mythology stories with amusing twists. It created the Olympic games. The breathtaking city of Olympia is home to one of the world’s greatest — and oldest — sport event traditions. More than 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks began hosting the games every four years in honor of the god Zeus. This practice continued for almost 12 centuries until Emperor Theodosius banned “pagan cult” rituals in 393 AD. The first modern Olympic games took place in Athens in 1896. It introduced beautiful architecture. With religion reigning as a dominant force in ancient Greek society, citizens needed to construct temples that reflected such devotion. The Parthenon and the Erechtheum are just two of the many impressive examples of their age-old architectural knowledge and practice that are still revered today. Flaunting ornate columns and beautiful figures, the temples are designed with particular attention to how all of the components of the structure relate to one another.
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Title: Here's Proof The Best Things In Life Are Free | HuffPost Life
Headings: Here's Proof The Best Things In Life Are Free
Here's Proof The Best Things In Life Are Free
Friends and family.
Happy memories.
5 Ways To Turn Happiness Into An Advantage
Content: Not bad for a small (and free!) gesture. Friends and family. You can't put a price point on your loved ones. They're worth everything without costing a single dime (except for maybe those few bucks you let them borrow for that smoothie when they were short). It's a small price to pay when you consider the real value they add to your life. Studies suggest that friendships bring huge health perks, from increased longevity to improved mood. Smiles. Pro-tip: The more you grin, the more joy you'll feel.
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Title: What Does "the Human Universe" Actually Mean? | HuffPost
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Content: Only by being detached and rational, taking precise measurements and collecting data that isn’t tainted by all the whims and uncertainties of our inner life can we hope to discover how reality works. This split between objective and subjective, however, was undermined by a phenomenon known in quantum physics as the observer effect, according to which the act of observing a particle like a photon or electron isn’t passive at all. Instead, the observer influences what he observes. At first the observer effect was chiefly related to the position of a particle. Where a photon is in time and space depends on how and when it is observed. This is a major attack on naive realism, because elementary particles apparently have two diametrically opposed aspects, known as wave and particle. When behaving like a wave, a photon exists as a “smear” extending infinitely in all directions; when behaving like a particle, it has a pinpoint location. What makes the difference, known as the collapse of the wave function, depends on an observer. One of the greatest quantum pioneers, Werner Heisenberg, declared something truly radical: “
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Title: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture | HuffPost
Headings: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
1. Diego Luna
2. Salma Hayek
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
4. Gina Rodriguez
5. America Ferrera
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By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
Fighting Hollywood stereotypes has been tough enough for Latino and Hispanic artists. But it’s nothing compared with the negative political rhetoric aimed at them. Ongoing attacks and detrimental comments ― often couched in language that stirs up fear of “the other” ― puts a special burden on actors with Latin American and Spanish roots. They know that their faces and images represent millions of unfairly tarnished men, women and children across the United States and beyond. While it isn’t the kind of spotlight anyone would choose, some have used it as a platform to celebrate Latin culture, prove the critics wrong, and inspire kids to be more than what they hear on the news. The influence that celebrities have on kids can’t be underestimated. And when they double down on their heritage ― by playing roles with heavily accented English, supporting Latino and Hispanic causes on social media, and fighting for diversity ― they show their pride and engender respect. For all kids growing up in a less-than-friendly political climate, it’s important to see folks championing their culture because it shows them that they, too, can be who they are without compromising.
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Title: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture | HuffPost
Headings: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
1. Diego Luna
2. Salma Hayek
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
4. Gina Rodriguez
5. America Ferrera
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Content: They know that their faces and images represent millions of unfairly tarnished men, women and children across the United States and beyond. While it isn’t the kind of spotlight anyone would choose, some have used it as a platform to celebrate Latin culture, prove the critics wrong, and inspire kids to be more than what they hear on the news. The influence that celebrities have on kids can’t be underestimated. And when they double down on their heritage ― by playing roles with heavily accented English, supporting Latino and Hispanic causes on social media, and fighting for diversity ― they show their pride and engender respect. For all kids growing up in a less-than-friendly political climate, it’s important to see folks championing their culture because it shows them that they, too, can be who they are without compromising. Download
Learn more about the amazing artists who have become Latino ambassadors, showing through their achievements that while talent matters, persistence, hard work and commitment can change the world. 1. Diego Luna
An actor (“ The Book of Life ”) and director (“ Cesar Chavez ”), Luna’s major crossover role in “ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story ”was a huge achievement for anyone. Playing veteran Rebel pilot Cassian Andor with a strong accent, Luna added depth and diversity to the part.
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Title: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture | HuffPost
Headings: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
1. Diego Luna
2. Salma Hayek
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
4. Gina Rodriguez
5. America Ferrera
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Content: His involvement with the “ Desfronterizate ” (“ignore the borders”) campaign shows that he’s aligned himself with immigration causes. 2. Salma Hayek
Through her prolific career (“ Puss in Boots ,” “ The Pirates! Band of Misfits ”), Hayek has demonstrated her talents and capacity not only as an actress but also as a businesswoman. In her latest film “ Beatriz at Dinner ,” she plays a Mexican immigrant healer who meets a racist wealthy businessman. Hayek’s social activism work includes anti-domestic violence and female empowerment efforts. 3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
The force behind the Broadway musical sensation “Hamilton,” Miranda came to national prominence by telling part of America’s history from a very diverse point of view. He uses his influence by supporting Latinos, immigrants, and Puerto Rico (where his family is from) on social media. His new video “ Immigrants (We Get the Job Done )” highlights immigrants’ multiple contributions to the United States.
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Title: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture | HuffPost
Headings: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
1. Diego Luna
2. Salma Hayek
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
4. Gina Rodriguez
5. America Ferrera
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Content: Hayek’s social activism work includes anti-domestic violence and female empowerment efforts. 3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
The force behind the Broadway musical sensation “Hamilton,” Miranda came to national prominence by telling part of America’s history from a very diverse point of view. He uses his influence by supporting Latinos, immigrants, and Puerto Rico (where his family is from) on social media. His new video “ Immigrants (We Get the Job Done )” highlights immigrants’ multiple contributions to the United States. 4. Gina Rodriguez
This Golden-Globe winning star of “ Jane the Virgin ” has used her platform to advocate for increased diversity in the entertainment industry. Her We Will Foundation supports low-income women exploring the arts world. 5. America Ferrera
Through stellar performances in “ Real Women Have Curves ” and “ Ugly Betty ,” Ferrera has gained an international following.
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Title: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture | HuffPost
Headings: 5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
5 Inspiring Latino Celebrities Who Embrace Their Culture
By Maria O Alvarez, Common Sense Media
1. Diego Luna
2. Salma Hayek
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda
4. Gina Rodriguez
5. America Ferrera
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Content: 4. Gina Rodriguez
This Golden-Globe winning star of “ Jane the Virgin ” has used her platform to advocate for increased diversity in the entertainment industry. Her We Will Foundation supports low-income women exploring the arts world. 5. America Ferrera
Through stellar performances in “ Real Women Have Curves ” and “ Ugly Betty ,” Ferrera has gained an international following. An outspoken activist, she launched Harness to encourage young people to get involved in social and political issues. Common Sense Media is an independent nonprofit organization offering unbiased ratings and trusted advice to help families make smart media and technology choices. Check out our ratings and recommendations at www.commonsense.org and sign up for our newsletter to read more articles like this. Calling all HuffPost superfans! Sign up for membership to become a founding member and help shape HuffPost’s next chapter
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Title: Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings | HuffPost
Headings: Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings
Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings
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01/13/2016 11:34 am ET
Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings
There’s something strange about this picture. By Matt Ferner and Nick Wing
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Police fatally shoot an average of around 1000 people each year, and the criminal justice system holds that almost every single shooting is legal. Many people viewed 2015 as a year of reckoning for police, with continued scrutiny of the use of deadly force spurring momentum for reform. In reality, however, the road to accountability remains a long one. That point is clearly reflected in the number of police officers who were convicted on murder or manslaughter charges last year for fatally shooting a civilian in the line of duty. In 2015, that number was zero. And that’s not unusual. No officers were convicted on such charges in 2014 either. In fact, since 2005, there have only been 13 officers convicted of murder or manslaughter in fatal on-duty shootings, according to data provided to The Huffington Post by Philip Stinson, an associate professor of criminology at Ohio’s Bowling Green State University. Stinson’s data doesn’t include cases in which civilians died in police custody or were killed by other means, or those in which officers only faced lesser charges.
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Title: Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings | HuffPost
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Here’s How Many Cops Got Convicted Of Murder Last Year For On-Duty Shootings
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Content: After serving out his sentence, Harmon-Wright was released in 2015. Some officers in these cases have served out yearslong sentences for their crimes. Others were in and out of jail in months. Some even became police officers again. But only a tiny portion of cops who kill while on duty ever face charges for their actions, much less actual punishment. The inability to convict police on murder or manslaughter charges for fatal on-duty shootings contrasts with a recent increase in prosecution, Stinson said. In 2015, 18 officers faced such charges, a significant increase from an average of around five officers each year over the preceding decade. Many of these cases involved incidents from previous years and have yet to go to trial, but if history is any indicator, it seems unlikely that many of the officers will be convicted. The tiny number of convictions in fatal police shootings looks even smaller when you consider just how many cases the criminal justice system considers each year. Although there are no reliable government statistics on civilians killed by police, data compiled independently last year by outlets like The Guardian and The Washington Post, or civilian tracker Mapping Police Violence, have led to estimates of roughly 1,000 deadly shootings each year.
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Content: The inability to convict police on murder or manslaughter charges for fatal on-duty shootings contrasts with a recent increase in prosecution, Stinson said. In 2015, 18 officers faced such charges, a significant increase from an average of around five officers each year over the preceding decade. Many of these cases involved incidents from previous years and have yet to go to trial, but if history is any indicator, it seems unlikely that many of the officers will be convicted. The tiny number of convictions in fatal police shootings looks even smaller when you consider just how many cases the criminal justice system considers each year. Although there are no reliable government statistics on civilians killed by police, data compiled independently last year by outlets like The Guardian and The Washington Post, or civilian tracker Mapping Police Violence, have led to estimates of roughly 1,000 deadly shootings each year. Subscribe to the Politics email. From Washington to the campaign trail, get the latest politics news. Of that total, prosecutors and grand juries around the nation each year have determined that around five of these cases involve misconduct worthy of manslaughter or murder charges. And in the end, the criminal justice system typically concludes that only around one shooting each year is consistent with manslaughter or murder. This means the overwhelming majority of police shooting cases are ultimately determined to be justified homicides, in which deadly force was used lawfully, often in what police say was an effort to protect an officer’s safety or to prevent harm to the public.
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Title: Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens | HuffPost
Headings: Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens
Heavy Social Media Use Linked With Mental Health Issues In Teens
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Content: However, the association isn’t necessarily straightforward. “The relationship between the use of social networking sites and mental health problems is complex,” Sampasa-Kanyinga said. “ Simple use of social networking sites cannot fully explain by itself the occurrence of mental health problems.” Turning the problem into the solution
The solution? It’s probably not to get kids off social media. Instead, the way forward may be getting more mental health resources onto these platforms. “We see social networking sites, which may be a problem for some, also being a solution,” Dr. Brenda K. Wiederhold of the Interactive Media Institute in San Diego said in a statement reacting to the study’s findings. “ Since teens are on the sites, it is the perfect place for public health and service providers to reach out and connect with this vulnerable population and provide health promotion systems and supports.” The Ottawa Public Health researchers also suggest that parents should be aware of excessive social media use as a possible indicator of mental health issues. The findings were published online on July 13 in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
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Title: Why Free-market Economics Is a Fraud | HuffPost
Headings: Why Free-market Economics Is a Fraud
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Content: Which means that whatever you have to sell in that market, so does your competition. Which means price war. Which means your price gets driven down. Which means little or no profit for you. Oops! Naturally, businesses flee perfectly competitive markets like the plague. In fact, the fine art of doing so is a big part of what they teach in business schools. That’s why businesses use strategies like product differentiation, so their competition is no longer selling the exact same product they are. That’s why they use strategies like branding, so their buyers don’t think the products are the same. Businesses will, in fact, do almost anything to get out of the hell of pure head-to-head competition.
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Content: Naturally, businesses flee perfectly competitive markets like the plague. In fact, the fine art of doing so is a big part of what they teach in business schools. That’s why businesses use strategies like product differentiation, so their competition is no longer selling the exact same product they are. That’s why they use strategies like branding, so their buyers don’t think the products are the same. Businesses will, in fact, do almost anything to get out of the hell of pure head-to-head competition. They don’t do it because they’re crooked; they do it because they have an intrinsic economic incentive to. Always. This is part of the innate essence of capitalism. It is not a flaw or a defect.
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Title: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren't Neutral | HuffPost
Headings: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren’t Neutral
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Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren’t Neutral
09/02/2015 03:28 pm ET Updated Sep 02, 2016
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There is a common conservative narrative that indicates the disproportionate incarceration of black people is not the result of systemic racism, but rather of shortcomings within the black community. It is also common to hear the supposedly neutral statement that “black people commit more crimes than white people.” This “fact” is used to justify a belief that black people have a natural criminal propensity, or that a “culture of violence” is to blame for problems faced by black people in America. Black people make up roughly 13% of the United States population, and white people make up 64%. Black people make up 40% of the prison population, and white people 39%. Therefore, even though there are roughly five times as many white people as black people in this country, blacks and whites are incarcerated in equal numbers. But the fact that black people are incarcerated five times as frequently as white people does not mean black people commit five times as many crimes. Here’s why:
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Title: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren't Neutral | HuffPost
Headings: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren’t Neutral
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Content: Black people make up roughly 13% of the United States population, and white people make up 64%. Black people make up 40% of the prison population, and white people 39%. Therefore, even though there are roughly five times as many white people as black people in this country, blacks and whites are incarcerated in equal numbers. But the fact that black people are incarcerated five times as frequently as white people does not mean black people commit five times as many crimes. Here’s why: (1) If a black person and a white person each commit a crime, the black person is more likely to be arrested. This is due in part to the fact that black people are more heavily policed. Black people, more often than white people, live in dense urban areas. Dense urban areas are more heavily policed than suburban or rural areas. When people live in close proximity to one another, police can monitor more people more often.
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Title: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren't Neutral | HuffPost
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Content: A charge may be dismissed or a defendant may be declared not guilty at trial. Whether or not an arrestee is convicted is often determined by whether or not a defendant can afford a reputable attorney. The interaction of poverty and trial outcomes could help explain why, for example, while black defendants represent about 35% of drug arrests, 46% of those convicted of drug crimes are black. ( This discrepancy could also be due to racial bias on the part of judges and jurors.) Download
(3) When black people are convicted of a crime, they are more likely to be sentenced to incarceration compared to whites convicted of the same crime. When a person is convicted of a crime, a judge often has discretion in determining whether the defendant will be incarcerated or given a less severe punishment such as probation, community service, or fines. One study found that in a particular region blacks were incarcerated for convicted felony offenses 51% of the time while whites convicted of felonies were incarcerated 38% of the time. The same study also used an empirical approach to determine that race, not confounded with any other factor, was a key determinant in judges’ decisions to incarcerate. *****
Racial disparities at every stage of the criminal justice process build upon one another. So, if 1,000 white people and 200 black people (a ratio of 5:1 to reflect the U.S. population) commit the same crime, here is what the eventual prison population could look like:
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Title: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren't Neutral | HuffPost
Headings: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren’t Neutral
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Content: 50 white people and 48 black people might be convicted. If black people account for 35% of drug arrests and 46% of convictions, this indicates a conviction rate that is approximately 1.3 times higher than it should be based on the black arrest rate. So, if 50% of white arrestees were convicted we would expect to see 65% (.5 x 1.3) of black arrestees convicted: 50 is 50% of 100 and 48 is about 65% of 74. ( 50% was picked at random; the important factor here is the comparative proportion.) 19 white people and 24 black people might be sentenced to prison. Using the example felony incarceration rates cited above, we might expect to see 38% of the 50 convicted white defendants (19) and 51% of the 48 convicted black defendants (24) incarcerated for their crimes. In this scenario, 12% of black people who commit a crime and less than 2% of white people who commit the same crime might eventually go to prison. This example demonstrates that there are systemic differences in how blacks and whites are treated by the law.
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Title: Black Crime Rates: What Happens When Numbers Aren't Neutral | HuffPost
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Content: the important factor here is the comparative proportion.) 19 white people and 24 black people might be sentenced to prison. Using the example felony incarceration rates cited above, we might expect to see 38% of the 50 convicted white defendants (19) and 51% of the 48 convicted black defendants (24) incarcerated for their crimes. In this scenario, 12% of black people who commit a crime and less than 2% of white people who commit the same crime might eventually go to prison. This example demonstrates that there are systemic differences in how blacks and whites are treated by the law. These differences, which are compounded in each successive phase of the criminal justice process, increase the percentage of black people incarcerated for committing a particular crime. This example is NOT meant to be a conclusive analysis explaining the incarceration gap. The statistics presented above and applied to the illustrative example come from different contexts and refer to different crimes. Racial disparities in the application of criminal justice are not the only source of differential incarceration rates. Poverty, geography, and lacking educational and career opportunities all likely play a role.
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Title: 10 Ways To Be More Kind | HuffPost
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10 Ways To Be More Kind
1. When you believe in someone, tell them directly. Convey your support to them.
2. Consider kindness before you speak.
3. Spread kindness that you have received.
4. Be mindful of how you treat others.
5. Don’t discriminate who to be kind to.
6. Set an example.
7. Practice good intentions.
8. Feel good about it.
9. Reach out when it is less likely others will.
10. Try to be kind every day.
Content: Be mindful of how you treat others. Considering our closest relationships, as well as our acquaintances and others who we don’t see regularly, it is important to be mindful of how we treat others because of the impact it can have. Truly being considerate can go a long way with many friendships and relationships. 5. Don’t discriminate who to be kind to. As we all know, each of us is facing a challenge, whether seen or unseen. Don’t discriminate who to be kind to, despite differences. 6. Set an example. What better of a role model to someone else than someone who is frankly, always kind.
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Title: 13 Issues Facing Native People Beyond Mascots And Casinos | HuffPost
Headings: 13 Issues Facing Native People Beyond Mascots And Casinos
13 Issues Facing Native People Beyond Mascots And Casinos
Native Americans face issues of mass incarceration and policing.
Native communities are often impoverished and jobless.
The federal government is still stripping Native people of their land.
Exploitation of natural resources threatens Native communities.
Violence against women and children is especially prevalent in Native communities.
The education system is failing Native students.
Native families live in overcrowded, poor-quality housing.
Native patients receive inadequate health care.
There’s a dearth of capital and financial institutions in Native communities.
Native Americans have the right to vote... but that’s not always enough.
There is an epidemic of youth suicide in Native communities.
Native languages are dying, and the U.S. government is doing little to help.
Many Native communities do not have their rights recognized by the federal government.
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Content: If a crime is thought to have occurred on a Native reservation or within a Native community, it’s not always clear which agency is going to be in charge of prosecution. That’s determined by a complex set of factors, including the severity of the charges and the races of the victims and alleged perpetrators. The overlapping jurisdictions of federal and tribal sovereignty also mean that Indians who commit crimes on tribal lands can be punished twice for the same offense: once under federal jurisdiction and again in tribal court. Lastly, aside from cases of domestic violence, tribal courts are not allowed to try major crimes as defined under the Major Crimes Act. This means that suspects in most felony cases are prosecuted in federal courts, where sentencing tends to be more severe. Download
In February, building off the momentum of Black Lives Matter, the Lakota Peoples’ Law Project released its “ Native Lives Matter “ report, which gives an overview of the inequities faced by Native Americans in the criminal justice system. The report, like the voices of Native peoples in general, has been largely ignored in the growing national conversation about policing and criminal justice reform. Native communities are often impoverished and jobless. Native peoples suffer from high rates of poverty and unemployment.
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
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Black youth are twice as likely to be arrested for crimes in school as white kids, over 2.5 times as likely to be arrested for curfew violations as white kids, twice as likely as white kids to be arrested for all crimes, and much more likely to be held in detention than white kids, according to the Sentencing Project. 5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
Hundreds of thousands of gay and transgender youth are arrested or detained every year and more than 60 percent are Black or Latino, according to the Center for American Progress. 6. Arrests for Drugs
Start with the fact that whites and blacks use and abuse drugs at about the same rates. This is proven by the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This study found drug and alcohol abuse among whites and blacks nearly the same with blacks reporting one percent higher on drug use than whites while whites have three percent higher rates of binge alcohol and one percent higher rates of substance abuse or dependence. But when it comes to drug arrests, Blacks are arrested at a rate more than twice their percentage in the population. Twenty nine percent of drug arrests, according to FBI statistics, are of African American people.
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
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Content: Arrests for Drugs
Start with the fact that whites and blacks use and abuse drugs at about the same rates. This is proven by the 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This study found drug and alcohol abuse among whites and blacks nearly the same with blacks reporting one percent higher on drug use than whites while whites have three percent higher rates of binge alcohol and one percent higher rates of substance abuse or dependence. But when it comes to drug arrests, Blacks are arrested at a rate more than twice their percentage in the population. Twenty nine percent of drug arrests, according to FBI statistics, are of African American people. 7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
While marijuana use is similar in black and white communities, blacks are 3.73 times as likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana as whites. 8. Pre-Trial Release
The National Academy of Sciences found that blacks are more likely than whites to be incarcerated while awaiting trial. 9.
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
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Content: 7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
While marijuana use is similar in black and white communities, blacks are 3.73 times as likely to be arrested for possession of marijuana as whites. 8. Pre-Trial Release
The National Academy of Sciences found that blacks are more likely than whites to be incarcerated while awaiting trial. 9. Prosecution Charges
Federal prosecutors are almost twice as likely to file charges carrying mandatory minimum sentences for African Americans than whites accused of the same crimes, according to a study published by the University of Michigan Law School. 10. Prison vs. Community Service
The National Academy of Sciences stated that blacks are more likely than whites to received prison terms rather than community service. Black people are imprisoned at twice the rate of white people in the U.S., according to the US Department of Justice. 11.
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
BEFORE YOU GO
MORE:
Content: Prosecution Charges
Federal prosecutors are almost twice as likely to file charges carrying mandatory minimum sentences for African Americans than whites accused of the same crimes, according to a study published by the University of Michigan Law School. 10. Prison vs. Community Service
The National Academy of Sciences stated that blacks are more likely than whites to received prison terms rather than community service. Black people are imprisoned at twice the rate of white people in the U.S., according to the US Department of Justice. 11. Length of Incarceration
The National Academy of Sciences stated that, after conviction, blacks are more likely than whites to receive longer sentences. 12. State Drug Incarceration
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports 208,000 people are in state prisons for drug offenses. Of this number, 32 percent are white and 68 percent are African American or Hispanic. 13.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/18-examples-of-racism-in-criminal-legal-system_b_57f26bf0e4b095bd896a1476
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
BEFORE YOU GO
MORE:
Content: Length of Incarceration
The National Academy of Sciences stated that, after conviction, blacks are more likely than whites to receive longer sentences. 12. State Drug Incarceration
The Bureau of Justice Statistics reports 208,000 people are in state prisons for drug offenses. Of this number, 32 percent are white and 68 percent are African American or Hispanic. 13. Federal Drug Convictions
More than half of all federal prisoners are there for drug offenses. The U.S. Sentencing Commission reported 25 percent of all federal drug convictions in 2014 were of African Americans and 47 percent were Hispanics versus 24 percent of whites. In federal prisons, 22 percent are white and 76 percent are African American or Hispanic. 14. Federal Court Sentencing
African American men were sentenced to 19 percent longer time periods in federal courts across the U.S. than white men convicted of similar crimes in a 4-year study conducted by the U.S. Sentencing Commission.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/18-examples-of-racism-in-criminal-legal-system_b_57f26bf0e4b095bd896a1476
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Title: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System | HuffPost
Headings: 18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
18 Examples Of Racism In The Criminal Legal System
1. Police Stops
2. Police Searches
3. Police Use of Force During Arrest
4. Juvenile Arrests
5. Arrests in the Transgender Community
6. Arrests for Drugs
7. Police Arrests for Marijuana
8. Pre-Trial Release
9. Prosecution Charges
10. Prison vs. Community Service
11. Length of Incarceration
12. State Drug Incarceration
13. Federal Drug Convictions
14. Federal Court Sentencing
15. Incarceration of Women
16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
17. Hiring People With Criminal Records
18. Eliminating the Right to Vote
BEFORE YOU GO
MORE:
Content: Federal Drug Convictions
More than half of all federal prisoners are there for drug offenses. The U.S. Sentencing Commission reported 25 percent of all federal drug convictions in 2014 were of African Americans and 47 percent were Hispanics versus 24 percent of whites. In federal prisons, 22 percent are white and 76 percent are African American or Hispanic. 14. Federal Court Sentencing
African American men were sentenced to 19 percent longer time periods in federal courts across the U.S. than white men convicted of similar crimes in a 4-year study conducted by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. 15. Incarceration of Women
Black women are incarcerated at a rate nearly 3 times higher than white women. 16. Sentencing to Life Without Parole
Over 65 percent of prisoners serving life without parole for nonviolent offenses are black. 17.
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https://www.huffpost.com/entry/18-examples-of-racism-in-criminal-legal-system_b_57f26bf0e4b095bd896a1476
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