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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
According to the payroll services company ADP, United States private sector employers cut 742,000 jobs in in March. The figures were almost 80,000 more than the average analyst prediction of 663,000 losses. This is the largest monthly payroll decline since January 2001, when the ADP began tracking job activity.
ADP also updated its job loss statistics for February, from 697,000 to 706,000.
“The sharp employment declines among medium- and small-size businesses indicate that the recession continues to spread aggressively beyond manufacturing and housing-related activities to almost every area of the economy,” said Joel Prakken, the chairman of the company that conducts the ADP survey, Macroeconomic Advisors LLC.
“Despite some recent indications that stock prices, consumer spending, and housing activity may be bottoming out, employment, which usually trails overall economic activity, is likely to remain very weak for at least several more months,” he added.
The US Labor Department‘s report for employment statistics for March is due to be out on Friday. Analysts predicted that the department will announce the unemployment rate increased to 8.5% with 660,000 jobs eliminated in March. However, the bad news from ADP has prompted some to think that the current forecasts are too optimistic.
Category : Plastic Surgery
How The Past And Present Of Cosmetic Surgery Has Changed Generations Of Citizens
by
Adriana Noton
Cosmetic surgery is a personal and difficult decision. There are many things to consider. In today\’s society it is normal to not be normal. People are not happy with what they see when they look in the mirror. The difference is that now people do something about it. No longer content with waiting for a miracle cure. People are tired of the wait. One does not need much to sample even a small taste of it.
People that do not have a physical but psychological problem are prime candidates. As a society we are overwhelmed with what society deems as beautiful. It is common for a small procedure to turn into an uncontrollable obsession. When something is so easily accepted, it is not hard to diminish the actual risks. The main part of any surgery is anesthesia. Using it is a very delicate process. The wrong amount could cause irreparable damage. Death from anesthesia is common and there are many cases of such unfortunate accidents throughout history.
To get rid of that wrinkle that wasn\’t there yesterday; it is as simple as a phone call and a drive away. A person simply needs to have the funds. Lately a large number of American\’s have been traveling abroad to have work done. Unfortunately, some of those places have very loose laws to become a plastic surgeon. In turn, American doctors have had to do more repair work for botched surgeries. However, that is not to say American doctors do not make mistakes or engage in unethical practices. It is a risk all patients\’ take.
That is unfortunately the case for a lot of people. Ten years ago it was not so open but was always prevalent. From the infamous John Dillinger in the 1920\’s, changing ones appearance is not a new notion. Even the ancients used body changing processes. Ancient Chinese wrapped their women\’s feet in cloth bandages from birth to make them smaller.
In today\’s world it is everywhere one looks. More than just seeing it is also a widely accepted practice. It boils down to each person\’s own perspective of beauty. Some people are disgusted by the thought of changing their appearance in such a drastic manner. Most overlook the fact that putting on make-up or dying your hair is the same thing. It is just another level of steps one can take to alter their true appearance.
Like any obsession, it takes over some people\’s lives. Others just want one or two small changes and never return. There are some that are not satisfied after one visit. They see imperfections where there are none.
One woman has changed so much, she no longer looks human. After so many procedures she looks more cat-like than human. Another woman tops even that with 52 different procedures.
Cosmetic surgery is not to be taken lightly. A lot of thought is needed before making such a decision. Researching doctors\’ backgrounds is one of the main priorities before committing to a procedure. Down time from work or other daily activities needs to be taken into account as well.
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Sunday, March 14, 2021
On Thursday, United States President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a USD 1.9 trillion stimulus relief package that provides a maximum of $1400 in direct payments to individuals making no more than $75 thousand annually. The bill was passed in the United States House of Representatives with a 220–211 vote on Wednesday and in the United States Senate with a 50–49 vote along party lines through budget reconciliation.
The bill includes $300 billion in unemployment benefits through September and expands the tax credit per child to $3600. The bill also supplies $350 billion to state as well as local governments and $14 billion for distributing vaccines. The bill offers a funding of $130 billion in schools, which would help them reopen safely. Small businesses will get $50 billion, and the Paycheck Protection Program will get $7 billion. Small and mid-sized restaurants, which have been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, will be given $25 billion in relief.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said US citizens will begin receiving a first round of direct deposits in their bank accounts by the weekend. Additionally, Biden gave a primetime address to discuss how the country will continue fighting COVID-19 after it was proclaimed as a pandemic by the World Health Organization the previous year. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are to travel Atlanta, Georgia and promote the legislation across the country on Friday.
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Thursday, August 25, 2005
Created by the Brampton Arts Council and the City of Brampton, the Studios of Brampton studio tour will allow residents a chance to view works by dozens of local artists at twelve locations.
The tour will run October 1 & 2 from 10 pm until 4 pm ET.
On the tour are the personal studios of watercolourist Jack Reid, sculpture Marion Bartlett, woodworker Rick Bino, ceramicist Eric Wong, calligrapher and fashion illustrator Rosemarie Gidvani, abstract painter Karen Darling, oil painter John Cutruzzola, stain-glass artist Darlene Robichaud, and watercolourist Gordon Stuart.
Also on the tour is the Art Gallery of Peel, which will be exhibiting Sydney Drum, a Canadian artist based in New York, and Kelly McNeil.
Visual Arts Brampton and Beaux-Arts Brampton will both have line-ups of local artist members. VAB has confirmed displays by William Band, Bridget Doughty, Betty Jean Evans, Marguerite Finlayson, Conrad Mieschke, Keith Moreau, Mary Noble, Olga Rudge, and Elizabeth Patrick.
Sample works representing each location on the tour will be shown at the Brampton City Hall’s Atrium Gallery.
Category : Construction
byAlma Abell
There are lots of different uses for large format printing in Eagan, MN or around the state. Large format printing, as the name implies, means printing on big items, the items that are designed to capture your attention. Large format printing can include a variety of different options including signs, banners and posters as well as large sized calendars.
Often large format printing in Eagan, MN is used as a particular way to advertise an event, a happening, a tournament or sporting event, a concert or any other type of activity that is going on in and around the city. These larger sized print projects do require specialized printers that can print top quality even with very large objects, creating amazingly accurate reproductions on very large backgrounds.
Banners
One of the most commonly requested forms of large format printing in Eagan, MN includes banners. Banners can be used as a one-time display such as at a trade show, fair, concert or community event. They can also be designed as banners that are continually on display either inside or outside of different venues in the city.
Banners can be made of heavy paper or, for more durability, flexible banners that are printed on a plastic or vinyl material. Banners can also be found in schools and on campuses as well as in stores and retail outlets.
Posters
Like banners, posters are another common type of project request for large format printing in Eagan, MN. Posters are traditional but, with today’s new design and printing capacity they can be very details and incredibly top quality in both graphics as well as design.
Posters are popular for advertising concerts and events as well as for providing information for participants at those events. Posters can even be mounted in frames for added protection to add to a collection or to simply keep protected from wear when they are up in a venue.
Large signs, calendars and other types of large format printing in Eagan, MN are also easily completed by a professional printing store. Just make sure that you talk to the store and check their online designs to make sure your design will fit within the parameters of their ability to print.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Yesterday in Guatemala, the Supreme Court approved the attorney general’s request to impeach President Otto Pérez Molina.
The final decision on lifting Presidential immunity now falls to Congress. The case relates to a corruption scandal known locally as La Linea ((en))English language: ?The Line which has seen Vice President Roxana Baldetti arrested and charged with fraud and receiving bribes. Prosecutors allege Baldetti and Molina between them received half of all bribes in the case.
Congress previously refused to impeach Molina but the investigation has since broadened, with ministerial resignations. Molina, however, has stood firm in the face of widespread popular protests demanding he leave office. Elections are scheduled for September 6.
The Social and Popular Assembly, formed during protests in recent months, allege violations of electoral law by many parties, and want an electoral commission crackdown. One member organisation, the Committee for Campesino Unity, wants a delay until elections are reformed. They also seek a new constitution.
Molina is accused of conspiring to corruptly divert customs funds. He denies any misconduct.
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Sunday, May 21, 2006
Lordi, described as “cartoon metalheads” wearing latex monster masks, beat runner-up Russian “heart throb” Dima Bilan to win this year’s 51st Eurovision song contest held in Athens, Greece. Bosnia’s Hari Mata Hariwas came third.
In a spectacular show, hosted by Maria Menounos and Sakis Rouvas, Lordi amassed 292 points after a public vote – 44 ahead of Russia. Greece’s singer Anna Vissi, who was one of the favourites to win, came 9th, followed by Ireland’s Brian Kennedy. From the start of the song contest as well as during the televoting, the Greek organisers presented viewers choreographies and dances inspired by Greek culture and music, both ancient and modern. In addition, the world famous Greek singer Nana Moushouri was presented by the hosts and gave the sign for the start of televoting.
Wielding spark-spewing instruments, the “Monster-themed” rock band beat 23 other competitors, scoring 292 points from telephone voters in 38 countries with its song “Hard Rock Hallelujah” in a performance that both shocked and amused viewers.
A spokesperson for Lordi said: “We won the contest, looking like this,” he said. “It just goes to show that Europe is not such a bad place.” The Finnish band thanked viewers for voting for their song, which featured the lead singer hoisting a double-headed-axe microphone stand above his head. The win has been dubbed as a “radical departure” from the catchy pop tunes, folk songs and emotional ballads normally associated with Eurovision.
Complete with distorted guitars, a catchy chorus and “mock-demonic imagery,” Lordi is reminiscent of 1970s American band Kiss – an inspiration acknowledged by lead singer Mr Lordi. “What this has shown is that there are different styles of music than just pop and rock,” Mr Lordi told news media after the surprise victory. “That should be the goal of Eurovision,” he said.
Mr. Lordi, whose real name is Tomi Putaansuu, hails from Lapland and says his band’s masked personas are just characters. “The guys behind the masks are not interesting – underneath, there’s just a boring, normal guy who walks the dogs, goes to the supermarket, watches DVDs and eats candies. You really don’t want to see him.” he said. But the characters “live on stage and they live in a fantasy world”, he said. “This element of mystery is one of the cornerstones of Lordi.”
The band has upset many Finns with their outrageous behaviour. “This is a victory for rock music… and also a victory for open-mindedness,” Mr Lordi said. “For the millionth time, we’re not Satanists or devil worshippers. This is entertainment. The masks are like our calling card and we’ll never perform without them. It would be like Santa Claus handing a child his gifts at Christmas time and then pulling off his beard…”
The 51st annual Eurovision was broadcast live across Europe, watched by an estimated 100 million viewers. Regarded by many as the “contest good taste forgot,” Eurovision is adored by fans of kitsch and camp everywhere.
Lordi join the likes of Abba, Bucks Fizz, Dana and Celine Dion on the elite list of Eurovision winners.
Because of Lordi’s first place finish, next year the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest will take place, for the first time, in Helsinki, Finland.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
The death of Bob Woolmer, Pakistan’s cricket coach at the 2007 Cricket World Cup in the West Indies, has been officially labelled “suspicious” by the deputy commissioner of police, Mark Shields, in Jamaica today.
“We are now treating [the death of Mr. Woolmer] as suspicious” he said at a news conference.
Bob Woolmer unexpectedly died in his hotel room in Jamaica last Sunday shortly after Pakistan’s shock defeat at the hands of Ireland.
Category : Home Renovation Solutions
byAlma Abell
Now that you have purchased your first piece of real estate to rent out, what do you think renters are looking for? If you are thinking that you will get high rent dollars for a poorly thought out master bathroom, you need to think again. Today’s renters are looking for a comfortable living environment and that is why top-real estate professionals renovate in order to gain higher revenue. If you would like to join them, you need to to have an open layout that is inviting. Further, your kitchen will feature granite and high-end appliances. However, it does not stop there. Do not miss this; the best executive rentals feature master bathrooms that have the feeling and look of a high-end spa. So, before you pick up that hammer, think about who you want to rent to. If you do a Bathroom Remodeling Omaha, consider catering to a luxury.
It is wise to tour apartments and homes that are currently on the market for high rent. Ask your real estate agent what sets those properties apart from the rest. However, you may not need to ask at all. You will note the high-quality and detail that went into them. Further, it is important to exam how long they stayed vacant. In most cases, it is not for a long period of time at all. Renters are looking for either a place to rent when they travel for work, a place to stay while on vacation or a place to call home for a year or more. You need to think about the type of renters you want renting your property as you tour the competition. Further, you will get design inspiration as you see gourmet kitchens and luxury master bathrooms.
The best place to purchase what you need for your renovation is at Kitchens and Baths by Briggs. After you have made your purchase for the kitchen and the Bathroom Remodeling Omaha, it will be time to get started. Next, after the work has been done, take several pictures and post them online. It is time to market to your future renters. So, get excited and start shopping now.