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Sunday, April 22, 2012
Surveys On DREAM Act, Latinos Not 'Unscientific Push Polls', Pollsters Say
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Core Functions of the Human Resource Department
The human resources department is an absolutely imperative position. The HRD oversees the most valuable asset to your moving company, the staff and man power. Several years ago, large moving businesses did not have a separate department for staff concerned matters, so the Personnel and Administrative Department was handled the position. But any more, the HRD is considered an iatrical playing piece in staffing, helping and training in order to maximize company capability in the best way possible.
There are specific functions that the Human Resource Department is in charge of:
Recruiting and Specifying
The HRD can be the bearer of both good news and bad news, that being the hiring and firing. Though most companies want to expand and utilize employees as much as they can, sometimes it is in the company?s best interest to let someone go. The HRD waves through applications and searches out the best possible candidate for the vacant position that needs filled. A list of key responsibilities is given to the HRD to find the right guy for the right job.
Preparing budget and list of back ups
The best functioning HRD?s always make plans for analyzing the modern market jobs, this is due to the switching-over rate from sector to sector. HRD staff always needs to prepare for any gaps that occur via placement of substitutes. For this reason, contingent plans are thought out and back up plans are put into effect within the hierarchy of the company.
Performance Awards and Reports
The HRD is in charge of forming a defined and unbiased system for appraising performance for a given period of time. At times there are fixed increments that are awarded and define standards for each level of rating. The function of this is very necessary to provide a fair and honest award, and can help the decision for a future promotion if that is being looked into. For each staff member, they will be done individually. In certain situations, incentives may only be given to the best performers, which can help bring up the productivity of your staff into being the best they can be. The HRD keeps track of employee expectations and maintains diligent organization to ensure the companies productivity.
Staff Training
If you?re moving company has a competitive field environment, than it is important to provide the best and most efficient ways to service the industry. This can only be done with thorough and intricate training. To meet market demand and provide and effective service, staff training is one of the most important things that an HR must do.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
ASUS Transformer Prime GPS Extension Kit hands-on
Software updates can only get you so far, and in the case of ASUS' Transformer Prime, they didn't even get it down the street. The Taiwanese tablet has been fighting satellite blindness since its inception -- it was only a matter of time before the Tegra 3 slab caved in and got a prescription. The Transformer Prime GPS Extension Kit was quietly announced on ASUS's member site, a freebie Prime owners could snag for registering their slates. The accessory's promised mid-april shipping date arrived, and so did the kit: read on to see what our newly equipped tablet could see.
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Dear Beyonce: Why We Love You Till The End Of Time
Above the Buzz pays homage to Queen B after the singer pens a few heartfelt letters to her own idols.
By Jocelyn Vena
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These days, Beyoncé is breaking down her personal "fourth wall," letting fans into her life more and more, after living as a pop-star enigma for more than a decade.
She recently re-launched her website, began tweeting, started a personal Tumblr account and even Skyped with a contest winner this week after her "End of Time" remix competition.
Somewhere in there, Blue Ivy's mama found the time to handwrite letters to several famous people and post them on her site. She shared her warm, fuzzy feelings for some key figures, including First Lady Michelle Obama, the late New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and R&B star Sade . In honor of that, I decided to turn this week's Above the Buzz into a letter to Beyoncé, in the key of B, of course.
Dear Beyoncé,
First off, I just want to say "Hey Girl!" You're truly an inspiration to girls everywhere. You represent ladies in a great way, what with your girl power anthems and messages of female independence.
And it seems these days, in spite of how busy you are, you're focused on heading back to school. Education is a really awesome message to spread to all the young women out there. Stay in school kids, right, B?
Next, I just want to let you know that I am still into 4. It's a pretty great album to just leave on repeat while I'm at work or just living life. I mean, those are some jams on there. And, not to quote you or anything, but you shared with Sade that her music helps you get through times, good and bad — well, back at you.
Also, you've been rocking some awesome street style recently. Those "cat" flats you donned a few weeks back have me dreaming of kitschy, animal-themed couture every night. I can only imagine the kind of crazy looks you are planning for the string of shows you have lined up next month in Atlantic City. I assume my tickets are in the mail?
Anyway, I don't want to take up too much of your time. I know you're busy being a mom and working on new music and probably prepping for your show and all, but if you and Jay-Z can make the time, I think I can pencil you guys in for dinner or whatever. I'm cool with wherever you guys pick. You know me, pretty easy-going and all. Alright then, talk to you later.
Your girl,
Jocelyn
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Levon Helm, Drummer For The Band, Dies at 71
Levon Helm, the legendary drummer for The Band, died today. He was 71.
"Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon," his rep confirmed.
"He was surrounded by family, friends and fellow band members and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."
Earlier this week, Levon's wife Sandy and their daughter announced on his official website that he was "in the final stages of his battle with cancer."
The Arkansas-born Helm played in a rockabilly band in the late 1950s before moving up to Canada and joining guitarist Robbie Robertson and three other musicians to form what would become Bob Dylan's back-up band in the mid-1960s.
Later called simply The Band, the group featured Helm's drums and vocals on songs like "The Weight," "Up on Cripple Creek" and "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
Their final concert, filmed by Martin Scorsese, was The Last Waltz in 1976.
In their message to his fans, Levon Helm's wife and daughter said:
"Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life filled with joy and celebration ... he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage."
"We appreciate all the love and support and concern."
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Friday, April 20, 2012
'Magic Mike' Trailer: Stripping Down The Clip
We take a closer look at the teaser for Channing Tatum's upcoming flick.
By Amy Wilkinson
Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike"
Photo: Warner Bros
Hide your kids, hide your husband, and stuff your purse full of $1 bills, because the trailer for Channing Tatum's stripper movie "Magic Mike" has shimmied onto the Web!
The film stars Tatum as an exotic dancer named — what else? — Magic Mike, who takes an up-and-coming young performer named the Kid (Alex Pettyfer) under his tutelage. But, as strippers are wont to do, Mike is hoping for more from life than body oil and G-strings. He hopes to build furniture! And date the Kid's sister!
You'll have to pony up $10 come June 29 to find out if his dreams come true, but in the meantime, check out what else your eagle-eyed experts at MTV found noteworthy in the tawdry trailer:
Channing Tatum's acrobatics
Co-star Matt Bomer already warned us about Tatum's "sick" moves, and of course we've seen "Step Up" about 20 times, but it's easy to forget how adept the Chan-man is on the dance floor, seeing as he's most frequently cast as an action hero ("G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra," "Haywire") or a romantic lead ("Dear John," "The Vow"). All we have to say is, get this guy into toe shoes more often, Hollywood!
Cody Horn Hits The Scene
Tatum's love interest is likely a new face to many a moviegoer. Her name is Cody Horn, and this could be her big, ballsy breakout role. The actress' résumé is largely filled with television credits in series like "Rescue Me" and "The Office." Her next big-screen role is in September's "End of Watch," which also co-stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Anna Kendrick and America Ferrera.
But Where Is Matt Bomer?
Tatum, Pettyfer, Horn and Matthew McConaughey (who plays the strip club's owner) all get good looks in the trailer, but there are several beefy babes missing in action — most notably "White Collar" star Matt Bomer. An appearance (preferably shirtless) by the blue-eyed stunner is at the top of our wish list for trailer #2. "True Blood" star Joe Manganiello's blink-and-you'll-miss-it performance was also much too short. Maybe a little less Mike in the next tease, huh, guys?
Click on our expert video commentary above to hear what else we were cheering and jeering in the trailer!
Check out everything we've got on "Magic Mike."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Jan-Pro Launches VetConnection? - First Fully Customized Commercial Cleaning Franchise Business Opportunity for Veterans
The first nationally branded program of its kind, Jan-Pro?s VetConnection offers special incentives for veterans to build a commercial cleaning business, using similar skill sets, training, and proven methods used by the military.
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Jan-Pro Franchising International, Inc. (Jan-Pro), an established global leader in commercial cleaning, today officially launched its VetConnection franchise program, the first branded, fully customized cleaning franchise opportunity specially designed for veterans - announcing business opportunities available all across the United States.Utilizing similar skill sets and methods learned in the military, a veteran can build a successful business with VetConnection. A veteran simply needs to choose the location of his or her Jan-Pro business, choose their investment level, and discuss their individual business growth plan. Jan-Pro will provide complete training, full support services, and will even provide customers to the new veteran-owned business, so no selling is required.
?After my service in the Army, my wife and I were able to realize our dream of starting our own business through Jan-Pro,? said Rafael Marrero, Jan-Pro of Atlanta. ?In our first year we grew by over 400% through new client referrals.?
JAN-PRO also plans to lead the industry in terms of the unique financial incentives it offers to veterans who purchase franchises. Depending on the franchise plan selected and the amount of cash the veteran puts down as the initial fee, discounts of up to 20% are available. In addition JAN-PRO is introducing another industry first for veterans called VetConnection Vouchers which will be redeemable on JAN-PRO approved cleaning equipment and supplies.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for veterans remains high. Unemployment among veterans who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan rose to 12.1% in 2011, up from 11.5% the year prior. Veteran advocates feel programs like Jan-Pro VetConnection and others are needed, especially considering that the Pentagon is preparing to cut 123,900 troops by fiscal year 2017, according to Business Week.
Lawrence Adkinson, USMC veteran and today, Jan-Pro of Salt Lake City owner, put it this way: ?By researching the franchise janitorial industry, my wife and I decided that their solid history, business structure, training and support made Jan-Pro the best opportunity. I am proud to be a USMC vet and proud to be on the Jan-Pro team.?
Long recognized as a leader in the commercial cleaning industry, Jan-Pro has been named a ?Top 10 Franchise for Veterans? by Franchise Business Review, a ?Top 50 Franchise for Military Veterans? by World Franchising, and a ?Military Friendly Franchise? by G.I. Jobs. With its strong franchise concept, Jan-Pro has achieved the unmatched accomplishment of being ranked ?#1 Fastest Growing Franchise? three consecutive years by Entrepreneur Magazine.
?My leadership education and experiences as an Enlisted Soldier, and later as an Officer have proven to be as valuable in my Jan-Pro business as they were during my military career,? said Justin Cali, Owner Jan-Pro Orlando. Christopher Robertson, U.S. Navy veteran of Jan-Pro Jacksonville agrees: ?My military experience definitely prepared me to run my Jan-Pro franchise. We learned about leadership, accountability, and most of all dealing with people.?
?We?re not aware of any company in our category offering veterans anything like this level of financial incentives and we?re proud to be doing our part to help them start businesses of their own. A JAN-PRO franchise is a perfect match of skills and training for ex-military personnel at all levels,? said CEO Rich Kissane.
About Jan-Pro International, Inc.
Jan-Pro was founded in 1991 by Jacques Lapointe in Providence, Rhode Island, with a desire to offer the highest quality cleaning techniques and systems available. Currently, the Jan-Pro team is comprised of business leaders with experience around the world, as well as seasoned cleaning industry executives. Today, the international company structure is comprised of Master and Unit franchisees. Jan-Pro regularly receives inquiries and accolades from around the world.
To learn more, visit the Jan-Pro website at http://www.jan-pro.com
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Russia protests are overblown by West. Putin is here to stay.
Mesmerized by Moscow protests, Western observers predict President-elect Vladimir Putin?s demise. But the politically active middle class is small and limited. US policy must be based on a realistic analysis of Putin?s support, not unfounded assessments that he's on his last legs.
A fairy tale is enchanting the West ? the end of the Putin era. Scarcely a day goes by without some Western observer or pundit announcing the demise of Russian President-elect Vladimir Putin. The mass protests in Moscow and other large cities since the parliamentary elections in early December are portrayed as signaling ?the beginning of the end of Putin era.? Some observers predict that Putin will be unable to serve his full six-year term.
Skip to next paragraphHowever, these assessments are based more on wishful thinking ? and groupthink ? than on hard facts. The protests represent the emergence in Russia of a bold and politically active middle class that is fed up with the growing corruption and constraints on basic political rights under Mr. Putin and his successor, current President Dmitri Medvedev.
Yet one should not exaggerate the political influence of this middle class. While highly active and vocal, it is relatively small and limited to Moscow and a few other large Russian cities. Outside these cities, support for Putin is much stronger and more widespread. Voters in these areas are far from satisfied with conditions. But they fear political change could bring a return to the chaos and instability of the Yeltsin years. For them, Putin represents stability and a barricade against things getting worse.
This factor is overlooked by many Western pundits and analysts. Mesmerized by the protests in Moscow, many analysts predicted that Putin would not receive 50 percent of the votes in the first round and would be forced into a second round run-off. However, Putin won 64 percent of the vote in the first round ? significantly less than the support he received in the presidential elections in his first two terms, but a respectable victory nonetheless.
This is not to suggest that Putin is a born-again democrat or that Washington should overlook the seedy aspects of his rule. But if US policy is to be successful, it must be based on a realistic analysis of Putin?s support and the political balance of forces in Russia. It cannot be based on unfounded assessments that Putin is on his last legs and likely be forced into early retirement, as some Western observers have suggested.
To be sure, Putin faces a very different Russia than one he ruled 12 years ago. During his first tenure as president, he benefited from high oil prices that provided an economic cushion and allowed Russia to recover economically much more quickly than many observers expected. The improvement in the economy was the main reason for Putin?s high approval ratings during his first two terms as president.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Amazon Appstore shatters $20 ceiling for in-app purchases
In a move that's likely to grab the attention of more than a few Android developers, Amazon has announced that its arbitrary $20 limit for in-app purchases via the Appstore is no more. The company announced this change in an email to developers, which follows a tweak to the Appstore's parental controls. In-app purchasing is rather new territory for the Amazon crew, which first unveiled the necessary APIs just last week. There's no word on what new monetary limit is now in place, but make sure to watch your spending, kids -- some of these apps are incredibly habit-forming.
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Football-related catastrophic brain injuries on the rise
ScienceDaily (Apr. 16, 2012) ? Catastrophic brain injuries associated with full-contact football appear to be rising, especially among high school students, according to a new report.
The increase is alarming and indicates more coaches and athletic trainers should change how they teach the fundamental skills of the game, according to researchers based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Until recently, the number of football-related brain injuries with permanent disability in high school had remained in the single digits since 1984. However, the tally rose to 10 injuries in 2008 and 2009, and there were 13 in 2011, according to the latest catastrophic football injury research annual report from the UNC-based National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research.
"These 2011 numbers are the highest since we began collecting catastrophic brain injury data," said Fred Mueller, Ph.D., the report's lead author, director of the center and professor emeritus of exercise and sports science in the College of Arts and Sciences. "This is a major problem."
About 4.2 million football players compete nationwide, including 1.1 million high schoolers.
The center has collected data and published annual reports on catastrophic football injuries, including fatalities, disabilities and serious injuries, for 48 years. The National Collegiate Athletic Association, National Federation of State High School Associations and the American Football Coaches Association fund the research.
The center's work is believed to be directly responsible for nearly eliminating football fatalities, as well as drastically reducing the number of cervical cord injuries to single digits, between the late 1960s and the early 1990s.
Since 1977, about 67 percent of football-related catastrophic injuries have been suffered by players as they made tackles. Mueller said part of the problem is that despite being prohibited in 1976, head-to-head contact -- such as butt-blocking, face tackling or spearing tackles -- is still occurring. These strategies make the head the initial and primary contact point with an opposing player, and often lead to cervical spine fractures or permanent brain injuries.
Some players recover fully after surgery and rehabilitation following injuries. However, many only recover partially, living with paralysis or mental deficiency, relying on intensive lifetime medical care. Since 1984, there have been 488 cervical cord and cerebral injuries with incomplete recovery, including 164 brain injuries, of which 148 were among high schoolers. Additionally, the years between 2001 to 2010 saw a 25 percent jump in football-related disability brain injuries over the previous decade, increasing to 66 from 52 incidents among all types of players.
Other potential reasons for the apparent increase in brain injuries may be because of heightened awareness of the issue. Also, this year's report updated the number of football participants. However, Mueller noted that neither of these factors likely influenced the overall figures, since the report's definition of catastrophic injuries (defined as injuries that resulted in brain or spinal cord injury or skull or spine fracture, which involved some disability at the time of the accident) and data collection methods have remained unchanged.
Mueller said reversing the trend required several changes, which some in the football community are already implementing. Coaches must be well versed in the signs and symptoms of concussions, such as headaches, dizziness, nausea and light sensitivity, and pull players from games if they exhibit those indicators. Players should not return to play until cleared by a physician. Teams also should hold pre-season meetings to discuss concussions, conduct medical evaluations of all players and emphasize that the head should not be used in tackling or blocking.
The report's recommendations also note that schools should hire coaches who teach proper fundamental skills, and retain athletic trainers certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Referees must be vigilant about throwing flags when they see illegal tackles and parents also must be involved in meetings and discussions about concussions.
"All of these measures are important if we want to continue to make a positive impact on the game," he said. "We have to continue research in this area. Accurate data not only indicate problem spots, but they also help us offer appropriate precautions and reveal the adequacy of our preventive measures."
The report's co-author is Dr. Robert C. Cantu, chair of surgery and chief of neurological service at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Mass.
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Sunday, April 15, 2012
Alexander Gustafsson picks apart Thiago Silva at UFC on Fuel 2 (VIDEO)
Fighting in front of a large home crowd during the UFC's first event in Sweden, Alexander Gustafsson gave the Swedes just what they wanted. He picked apart Thiago Silva on the way to a unanimous decision win at UFC on Fuel 2 on Saturday.
According to Compustrike, Gustafsson had an 83-47 edge in total strikes landed. The win gave Gustafsson his fifth win in a row. His lone loss was to Phil Davis in April of 2010.
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