Equal pay the stage at the conference watermark for women

It was the week for pay equity.

From fiery speech accepting the Oscar Patricia Arquette-as-you-ie-who spoke at a conference on fatigue Women of Silicon Valley, the problem of the pay gap between the sexes and the lack of women in leadership positions (basic) Hillary Rodham Clinton jumped to the top of the world of work must-do list.

"Our economy Although things have changed in many places is not enough, and not everywhere, in many ways, still seems to be active as 1955," Clinton said women in leadership positions in 5000 the head of water meeting women , many of whom work with the giant Valley technology. "Come in an area that is the whole movement will be to the front."

, "More shocking," "The former First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State offered grim statistics to support this backward The numbers are alarming," he said, citing recent industry reports:

• In the Forbes list of the 100 largest venture capital investor in technology, only four women.
• Women make up only 11 percent of executives in Silicon Valley.
• Only about 20 percent of software developers are generally women.
• A woman with a bachelor's degree here in Silicon Valley tends to 60 percent less than men with the same degree.
• While almost 60 percent of university graduates are women earn only 18 percent of computer science degrees. "This is actually less than half of what it was in the 1980s when women earned 38 percent of the grade."

The technology industry is known to be dominated by "whites" has been slow to respond specifically to spite the joint protest unequal companies such as Google, Yahoo, Twitter and Facebook pay percentages and leadership gaps. Women also securely locked the club of billionaires who lives in Silicon Valley.

Clinton said that even prompted much to technology companies to bridge the gap between the sexes. "Companies need to be held accountable," he said. "To men and women who are required to speak."

Fortunately, innovators such as Intel Corporation speak - and faster. Warmly at the launch of the Clinton crowd, president of Intel, Renee James , spoke about the recent commitment of the company is to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of women in the next five years. "We believe that the increasing diversity is a very important issue for our industry and it is time to do a lot more," he said.

"Building a diverse talent pool can not only be a good thing to do. This is a must," Clinton said. "If women's participation is limited, the prosperity of our country is limited."

This too shall pass

"Sometimes, when I went out and talk about women's issues, which I for decades, especially as secretary of state, as I said, I am the great unfinished business of the 21st century, as the data on this is overwhelming, I could see the eyes Men are I lost individual foreign leader to see, but some Americans say. "Oh yes, here goes. Just watching how you focus. Act like you hear and will happen. "

Judging by the enthusiastic response of the participants of the conference, the time for the glassy eyes is about to be gone forever. Yes Hillary speech received nearly 2,000 tweets during the event itself had a rank of 6,652,583. Top-themes of the conference were women and men: gender inequality, discrimination and the glass ceiling, Strong Women, Conference: inspiring, amazing, strong, good conversations, excited.

The conversation continues bubble on Linkedin watermark page and social media.

"I like it on the forums that really supports women from all walks of life and industry. I was hoping to take inspiration unexpectedly and was not disappointed"
Patricia Buchanan, Director of Solutions 2D3D.

"What a learning experience! Of course, we also went to network and meet women like me who are successful companies in Silicon Valley. I agree with Hillary. There has never been a better time to be a woman in the story world."
Janet Fouts, CEO Tatu Digital Media

What can be done to promote the cause of women in the workplace?

"If there's a question that was sown go over and find a group of people to take."

Please speak. "A helping hand or a kind word can make a big difference."

"Hill", also quoted the famous remark of his friend Madeleine Albright: "It's a special place in hell for women who know how to help other women."

Judge orders for postal damage to pay the complainant

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Martha Bellisle

SEATTLE (AP) - A federal judge ordered the US Postal Service, a worker to pay nearly $ 230,000 in damages suffered repression when he helped a colleague with their health problems in the workplace.

The worker was begun at the post office as a mail carrier in 1995 and worked security specialist. However, in 2008, everything changed and is in a hostile work environment after informing his colleagues report their concerns to the Ministry of Health and the security of the United States in the work of the Employment Service, the agency said in a statement.

AP Exclusive: Wal-Mart CEO Talks employees, customers, critics

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By Anne D'Innocenzio

If the CEO of Wal-Mart Doug McMillon has the highest position in the world's largest retailers in the past year, he inherited major problems.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., with over 11,000 stores in 27 countries, has to contend with two years of sluggish sales, especially in the first place to a difficult world economy and major changes in the way people shop.

Groups have the Wal-Mart in pay and treatment of employees showed protest in the United States. And abroad, the dealer is always for nearly two years after a plant in Bangladesh that sometimes some collapsed her clothes and killed more than 1,100 people.

McMillon, whose first job at Wal-Mart was a position of truck loading time as a student in 1984, has been struggling with these questions because he was as CEO in February 2014. Last year, the head replaced them fight US Division the pace of new store openings and small retail ecommerce speeds greater efforts.

But rise with the announcement that Wal-Mart would be close to 40 percent of its workforce of 1.3 million US as part of an investment of $ 1,000,000,000 last week, but McMillon made his boldest match changes in compensation and employee training. Wal-Mart said it would take at least $ 9 per hour increase starting salaries for employees of the United States in April and at least $ 10 in February 2016th

Two days before he made the announcement, McMillon, 48, spoke to The Associated Press increased only wages and education, the impact of the disaster in Bangladesh and other topics that Wal-Mart. In the following, at the headquarters of Wal-Mart in Bentonville, Arkansas edited excerpts from an interview of 40 minutes

Q: What is the origin of the decision to increase wages?

R: What drives us, that we want a great shopping experience for customers and make the investment in our own people.

Q. How critics who say that Wal-Mart should go announced overreacted raise?

R. I think we play our part. Opportunities for many people, and clarity, as in the development of many large orders in a society. I take a lot of pride in our role.

P. As the largest private employer, Wal-Mart a great impact on the national debate over raising the minimum wage of $ 7.25 to $ 10.10 per hour. Why Wal-Mart remained neutral in the debate?

A. It is clear to us what we need to live a good business, and we are taking steps in this direction. As for a minimum wage, there are other for determining that responsible people. I am not an economist. Someone else can separate what is the best decision.

Q: Is it difficult the perception that Wal-Mart has to break jobs for low-end?

A: What we worry about reality. If reality is quite good, in short, I think most people know, the right perception itself. Our task is great experiences for customers and online shops and all the possibilities that we can use. And finally, what is most important.

Question: Do you think Wal-Mart is aligned with injustice of their work practices?

A. No one promised to be fair. So I am not under the illusion that it is.

Question: What have you learned from your criticism?

A. I learned from (former CEO of Wal-Mart), Mike Duke, Lee Scott and the value of listening to criticism. Our ears and worry. Sometimes you have to learn the critical adulation as possible. So all heard, but the end of the day, we do what we do to our business.

Question: What do you think of his first last year?

A. I feel good in the first year. I think that we, more clarity on our strategic plan Our management has a better idea of where we are going to do to take our chances. I think we have to hear a good job our staff conducted and to begin to respond appropriately to build it for success. The growth of e-commerce company is important. And we stronger in markets such as China.

Question: What is needed to get the customer back in stores?

A. Sure business is increasingly mobile and online. It really does not matter how customers want to buy. We want to serve in a position in one of these ways.

Question: Wal-Mart is one of a group of US retailers and apparel manufacturers who have agreed a pact of 5 years, to improve safety conditions in factories in Bangladesh. Do you think you do feed in Bangladesh think?

A. We have a large supply chain we do business with many people in many categories. This can make it difficult for us. But we do not care. We invest, and I have no doubt that we do things. But there is an ongoing effort throughout the supply chain in order to try to create a more sustainable situation for everyone.

Question: How was influenced by his time at Wal-Mart?

A. I was there most of my adult life. So what I think and what I learned was largely influenced by Wal-Mart, and much of our culture will stand the test of time and still very valuable for the company and the communities we serve. But need to change some things ... the way we Customers tools we use to do it.

Q: Wal-Mart has made some mistakes, right? For example, before his appointment as CEO of Wal-Mart has reduced the workforce in stores, which led to fill shelves, the UN and the low morale of the employees.

A: The economic environment of recent years hard at all, and I think our focus on productivity was convenient. But sometimes it goes too far. And the thing with Wal-Mart, of course, we correct.

Question: How would you describe the mood in stores?

A. The word today I would use to describe is "encouraged". We have many associated with considerable experience and pride of the company. We listen and respond and make changes. And I think we are confident that we are on the right track.

5 ways to tie your partner

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Marcelle Yeager

More often than not, interviews give people the jitters. Your stomach may be connected for a long period of time before the conversation begins be - maybe even days before it was scheduled. It is perfectly natural and normal to have these feelings and remember the nerves through them that an initial test has passed calm. This means that the company wants to meet you, to give a little credit.

An interview will be fine if you act like you do and if you and researchers. That is, be oneself. If you try to be someone or something that they are not likely to be obvious and wrong for you. If you are honest and you and the interviewer does not click, this may not be the right company for you. Do not worry.

While you can not change who you are or if you get along with someone, there are ways to make you feel comfortable when you meet with your conversation partner. These tips will help you put your best foot forward to show your personality.

Ask conversation. An interview is not social hour, so it should not be too small professional maintenance, unless the interviewer begins. However, it is perfectly fine to ask fundamental questions about her work for the company from the beginning interviewers context. First, make sure to say what a pleasure to meet and are excited about the job opportunity. If it does not boot directly into maintenance mode, do not hesitate to ask a quick question, ask his interest in it through something like, show "How long have you worked for this company?"

To get involved. The best interviews are the ones that are not entirely one-sided. Want to be here, in which to ask questions as they come to you. If you are speaking to write a notification in your notebook the interviewer, that's good. Do not interrupt, but when she finished speaking, ask away. Another way to show your interest, there is something you relate already said. You should only do this if something comes to you naturally. Rest at ease and be compelled.

Injecting personality. Show your sense of humor, and let him see his smile or hear your laughter. All of these are positive steps you can improve the relationship between the two, and the printing of the interviewer. Do not use jokes to show your sense of humor, but if it's politically correct, not stop a place where conversation where it makes sense something funny to say.

Ask questions. So you should try to interact with the interviewer the whole conversation, you must ask at least one question at the end. During the interview, ask for clarification about things that you may not understand. It is a mark against them, but shows that the interviewer wants to hear and see the whole picture. Ask follow-up questions during and at the end of the interview achieved both. Make sure when. Through the door that you understand what the job entails and go to the culture of the company as well as possible

Show gratitude. Let the other partner how much I enjoyed the conversation and waiting to hear from him. Do not forget to ask for an e-card or e-mail if you do not already have one or the other. Write a thank you by e-mail, and send a thank you handwritten in the mail the next day. Make them as meaningful and different. Mention something from their conversation that raised more interest in joining the company. These and similar things to say in every note, but must paraphrase or use different information. Think job seekers thank you notes - E-mail and handwritten - do not count. You do, and can make the difference in getting a deal or not.

At a meeting in the rule when you are prompted to all or to be a part of the job requirements. The interviewer know that you are likely to get the job done. The question itself is asked during the interview is, "I want this person in our team?"

The interview is your chance, your personality, which is something that can not be learned in a written application for employment to show. Establishing a good relationship with your partner will help you feel comfortable during the interview and increase the likelihood that they order you want to invite for a second round of interviews, and ultimately for employment.

Marcelle Yeager is the president of the race valet , who provides professional custom navigation. Its purpose is to allow people the skills and jobs they never knew that in order to change your career or enhance your current career had seen. He worked for 10 years as a strategic communications consultant, including four years abroad. Marcelle has an MBA from the University of Maryland.

Ask Jack: Social Media Privacy, FaceTime, and the employment of the week

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Players AOL Jobs Julie was looking for work, and she said ...

Company wants to see my Instagram and Twitter pages. These pages are not my personal professional person, and I do not want to provide the information. Should I give up and not for the job then on?

Wait, how did you hear about us? I had to set to "private"! The truth is that, for applications that you have mentioned, the default is "public". So you might look at your accounts if you let us know. Are easy to fix, though: At Twitter, you can protect your tweets . On Instagram, you can set your private messages .

There have been in recent years a number of articles that tell teenagers to "clean" their social networking accounts - or at least adjust your privacy settings - before applying for school or work search. And yet, people still publicly foot shot . Always, always be aware and be smart, what you want. Now I can from many creative work and research that really benefits from public households who think their talents. Then do strange things behind closed doors.

In the meantime, let's be honest, Donald is frustrated ....

I work in the marketing department of a medium size and can never be a time to get to my boss's face. Always, always in meetings. I need the approval of projects and sometimes takes me days to get it. Also, do not know, I want to be "seen" only, you know? What I can do.

FaceTime iPhone is the thing, right? Oh, wait, you're talking about real human face to face - what a quaint old-fashioned concept! Good bosses know how important face time to show the direct relationship that they are valued and that their contribution is valued. Bad bosses think they need to continue to justify their salaries so that they act as if they are employed.

So what can you do? Send a brief (5-10 minutes) per week meeting update status . I am personally opposed to regular meetings - the kill time - but you Ya Gotta Do. do If this can not happen, accurate updates e-mails to their projects See boss I've ever done. This is what I'm working. These are the elements that need your approval. (. This double a paper trail for her performance reviews) Be proactive: questions to make your boss how they can work together, the approval process more efficient. In recognition of his busy schedule, and explain that wants to help. If all else fails, take in the face of time, put your face down on the table ... and a nap. The day will end soon.

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Highly skilled immigrants soon joint work in us

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Martha Mendoza and Amy Taxin

If man Neha Mahajan got a job transfer to New Delhi in New Jersey, I was excited to come. But the excitement faded as a television journalist clear that there was no way I get a job in US banned due to the immigration rules to their work.

More than six years, he was very frustrated.

That changed Tuesday when the Obama administration announced a review of the visa regime, the spouses of certain skilled immigrants apply in the United States this year to work.

"This rule is a great relief to come to me," he said in a conference call organized by Mahajan immigration reform activists. "Finally I can, I even dream of."

Leon Rodriguez, director of Citizenship and Immigration, to encourage the change more experts come to the US H-1B visas and green cards to be here to ask. He said the attraction of these workers - to stimulate the US economy - and their spouses.

"They are, in many cases, in their own right of highly skilled workers," Rodriguez told reporters, adding that many families have had financial problems if the spouse could not work, and return in some cases home.

Employers can bring in foreign workers with H-1B visas for evidence that it obtained Every year, no qualified candidate in the US, approximately 85,000 are issued mainly in the high-tech enterprises.

So far, their spouse another H-4 visa that is not made eligible for a Social Security number issued. Just not legal to make money.

"This is a very welcome change that will do nothing but good for all", Austin, Texas, immigration attorney Daniel Kowalski said. "H-4 spouses have the right to put their skills to productive use, and the pressure on families already burdened by an outsider talented spouse. There is no disadvantage."

Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., Not too. In a press release said that spouses of foreign workers have jobs Americans.

"The government says this is the reduction of" personal "restrictions on guest workers. What limitations American workers and their families, and their spouses and children?" Sessions said.

The Obama administration has announced to make the change in May plans. The government estimates that up to 179,000 spouse a work permit in the first year could be considered and a further 55,000 in the following year. The application will be accepted May 26

The announcement comes as the Obama administration struggles with the Republicans in wide immigration action plans that could allow 4 million immigrants in the country in search of work permits and protection from deportation illegally from.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the measures and the Obama administration appealed.

As the word "Done", write more success

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By Jacquelyn Smith

"There is a word that is going to work as a gift. I feel happy and brings delight shake, instant or SMS for everyone who sees it in an email," writes Brian writes Haaff, CEO! Aha in a recent message LinkedIn .

The word "Done".

He says that this word means to write progress of the team and "speaks to our sense of accomplishment -. As individuals and as a team" And that makes you to feel successful.

Two reasons say and write can do the word "fact" to achieve more success at work:

Generated 1) trust.

"The more often a task is completed, to achieve greater self-confidence, resulting in the shooting," says de Haaff.

He says, "Done!" Says colleague or boss, an update task "means all" required.

"It's like crossing do elements in a list of things, but in cooperation. This feeling of trust allows you to take on new challenges and continue to grow."

This leads to better results and thus more successful.

2) It highlights the value.

Completion of a mission is exciting, and when the word "complete", underlining its contribution Haaff said.

"It also enhances its reputation as a trustworthy, reliable and dependable. Ultimately, it is our job to meet our internal targets and rewarded at work."

And by the way they are perceived (and how you perceive) play an important role in your professional success plays is the key.

He said, driven people who love and respect for the "fact" speech to achieve greatness. "Their hard drives are working to achieve their own goals and to ensure that your staff are great too," he concludes.

Read the full article on LinkedIn here .

Weighing in Muslim judge refused employment scarf

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By Mark Sherman

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court will consider the complaint of discrimination in the employment of a Muslim woman who was rejected for a single order Abercrombie & Fitch clothes after she returned to her job interview wearing a black scarf, which conflicts with the dress code of the company ,

The case was investigated argued Wednesday in which the employer action to take to accommodate the religious beliefs of the employee or job search. In the middle of the case is that the applicant Samantha ELAUF never expressed explicitly religious views or need to wear a headscarf at work, even if the assistant store manager, who was interviewed assumed ELAUF applicable which a Muslim dressed, how they did it for religious reasons.

Abercrombie & Fitch has changed since its policy on the veil and made similar claims elsewhere. But he continued to fight the demand for ELAUF to the Supreme Court.

ELAUF was 17 when he after a "model" position, interviewing the company calls its sales staff at Abercrombie Kids store in a shopping center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2008. She convinced the deputy director Store. But his request was hesitant her shawl or scarf because it regarded as contrary to the policy of the company is a derivative of what he called Abercrombie East Coast college or preppy style code.

At the time of the interview, the policy requires employees to a way that is compatible with Abercrombie sells clothing and banning the wearing of headscarves or to dress in black. The company said it was their policy changed veil in 2010, but the ban in black clothes before.

The woman who consulted the interview adopted a top-level supervisor and not to ELAUF rent then.

The Federal Commission for Equality at Work a complaint on behalf ELAUF and finally the jury $ 20,000.

But the federal appeals court in Denver launched the judgment and concluded that Abercrombie & Fitch was not responsible for ELAUF never asked the companies to facilitate their struggle against political handkerchief.

The organizations of state and local governments support the companies in the concern that if the EEOC rules, would be exposed to multiple discrimination complaints that large employers.

Muslim, Christian and Jewish defense organizations such as groups of gay weighed on the side of ELAUF rights.

A law brief on behalf of Orthodox Jews argued that require job seekers to the need to rent added to the expression for special treatment in the context of religion less likely no reason for the decision. Orthodox Jews wear a cap or yarmulke, or can not work on Saturdays regularly advised to keep this information until after its discontinuation said attorney Nathan Lewin in his statement to the Supreme Court.

Personality types that make the most money and a minimum

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By Jacquelyn Smith

Too much money does it determine: their level of education; Do you choose to pursue; the company for which he works; their technical skills; and the ability to negotiate.

But one thing that you really have no control over that affects your salary is your personality.

According to Myers Briggs indicator that tested the binary behavior, there are a total of 16 different personality types.

The site assessment of the race created an infographic that, among other things, shows the median household income for everyone.

Here's a look at the average wage per type of personality:

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People with ENTJ (Extroverted Intuitive, think, judge) give, what to be natural leaders, earn more money on average tend.

"In general directions are short and long term will be able to read the data efficiently, what they find patterns and creative solutions to problems," says Jonathan Bollag, executive coach and founder of career assessment. "You have this information via a logic-based filter to objective decisions. Then add a preference for extraversion, which makes it easier networking and communication translated with large groups of people."

Combining these personality preferences to the possibility that a person who is to be an effective and efficient solver problem with a long-term basis to create.

"These people also to represent their position from a logical point of view tend, and are able to provide the right connections to provide leadership opportunities," said Bollag. "It is no coincidence that such contributions come up with something more potential income is possible."

At the other end of the spectrum is the INFP (Introverted, Intuitive, feel, perceive) enter.

"People with type INFP personality are introverted and they tend to be less comfortable with networking and" extent "in general," he said. "This can lead to missed opportunities, contacts, they can go to higher income positions."

And in a world where "you know" is more important than "what you know" that can be harmful.

These people also, a career that can offer great flexibility and freedom in their creative expression tend to be attracted to manifest their conditions, Bollag said. "For this reason, you will find many INFP to go in areas such as music, art and creative writing," he says. "Unfortunately, income statistics, there is a very good reason why we use the term" starving artist "and some examples of famous artists, writers, musicians, they're great, are a very small percentage of the population."

Finally, he said, are usually on a subjective analysis of situations in which decisions are based. "You look at the impact of their decisions on others and strive for harmony in your environment to achieve. While there's nothing wrong with that point of view, can be carried out to make records of the positions they are forced, on the basis decisions in the logic of other embodiments in a negative way. "

For example, an INFP a much harder time deciding on the enterprise level for the betterment of society as someone who is a thought ("T") type based personality had laid off thousands of employees. "A personality type base-T may be able to justify the action, but a personality based on F, INFP as persistent problems with this decision long after it to have been made."

When you combine all of these aspects, some added high-income career Bollag to find a combination that are less likely to naturally attracted.

He says it is important to note that these are "average" and that does not mean you can not be a large living room, while with INFP personality type.

"Your personality type not prescribe how well you're right. Let's just you know what settings are natural for you," said Bollag. "What is with this knowledge and how your career choice is hard have the greatest impact on your earning potential to do."

Car hits the spot in US agriculture strains

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By Jo Winterbottom and PJ Huffstutter

(Reuters) - in the US Midwest, falling grain prices after almost four years below underlines its commitment to the owners of rental income from tenants support are concerned about the rent to pay, because their incomes are squeezed.

Some grain producers are already seeing the overload. Take an extreme measure that is widely used since the 1980s to see: the violation of the rental agreement, the amount of land planted in spring and risking long-standing dispute with the owners reduced.

The voltages and other signs of agricultural boom that American agriculture grain has been known for over a decade. On Friday, sliced John Deere Tractor Manufacturers its profit forecast, citing lower selling prices by farm incomes and lower grain caused.

Many rental payments - from a few thousand dollars for a small farm million from a major operation - March 1, because, just weeks after the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates, net operating income, it peaked at $ 129.000.000.000 in 2013 could fall by a third this year to 74 million.

Costs of inputs such as fertilizers and seeds, remains stubbornly high, strong exports in dollar prices of acidification and grains should remain below.

How many people are of the leases that they had committed, not known on foot. In Iowa, corn and soybeans the largest producer in the nation, an expert in real estate, said that the nearly 100,000 leases of agricultural land in the state, 1,000 or more could be hurt by this spring.

The stakes are high because areas of agricultural land is rented: From 2012 in most counties in the corn belt of the Midwest and Plains __gVirt_NP_NN_NNPS <__ grains, at least 40 percent of the agricultural land is rented or show praised USDA data.

"It's hard to know where the bottom is," said David Miller, director of research services and products Iowa Farm Bureau.

Signs of problems

However, the grain production is not very likely still significantly affected owners have rather someone who works his land, even at reduced prices, so broke.

But the continuing weakness of the agricultural economy could continue to spread: the consolidation of farms ", there would be fewer dealers, less elevators, etc., through the rural economy," said Craig Dobbins, Professor Agricultural Economics, Purdue University.

Perhaps less new farmers.

Jon Sparks operates approximately 1,400 acres of land and family leased land in Indiana. His nephew wants to work on the farm, but the margins are narrow and lease payments. Sparks can not do it to operate efficiently.

"We can not grow without" Sparks says. "I do not know what to do."

The owners are hesitant to cut rents. Some are retired, some of which rental income from the land to want to keep the income once, then the growing number of real estate investors. The owners have also seen tenants to spend on new equipment and buildings in the boom and feel tenant should still be able to pay the lease.

"As the holiday pay collections begin this spring, hope more farmers who have difficulty in acquiring sufficient financing lease or leave or attempt to have had the conditions to renegotiate," said Jim Farrell, President of the National Farmers Co, which is about 4900 managed operations in 24 States for the landowners.

Take a 80-acre (32 hectare) farm in Madison County, Iowa, belong to a customer of the peoples of the company, the manager of farmland. The farmer who last year leases the land for $ 375 per morning offered $ 315 for this year, said Steve Bruere, company president. The owner refused and hired a neighbor for $ 325 - more of a juicy bonus if the gross income of $ 750 head.

There are a growing number of other examples. Miller, Office Farm in Iowa, he told of a farmer near Marshalltown in central Iowa, the 650 hectares (263 acres) marched country because this culture, which could not pay the rent had learned. A few days later, he was told, a farmer in north central Iowa has violated its lease of 6,500 hectares.

COURT OR LOAN

Affected broken lease some homeowners consider legal options when Roger A. McEowen, director of the Center of Iowa State University for Agricultural Law and Tax Law. His staff began to answer phone calls from nervous owners last autumn.

One problem is that many homeowners have never thought a lien on the set of their tenants for documents. This means that the owners "can not take something out of the property if the tenant does not pay," McEowen said. "This also means that they will be behind the bench."

However, the farmers can fight to get away from their leases, Kelvin Leibold said, a specialist in the management of the farm in Iowa State University Extension.

"People want their money. They want to get paid. I think we will see some cases to go to court over this," he added.

To avoid such a scenario, farmers began on the banks apply for loans to fund operations and to help ensure liquidity. Operating loans to farmers by 37 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. More than a year to 54 billion US dollars, according to estimates based on a survey of Agricultural Finance Databook last of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Loans for any purpose - that could be used to lease after the Bank Senior Vice President Nathan Kauffman, - almost in the fourth quarter 2014 as against the previous year doubled to 25 billion.

The total volume of loans to non-agricultural land increased by $ 112 billion over 50 percent in the quarter.

"It's working capital and bankers are highlighted in working capital," said Sam Miller, General Manager of the Agricultural Bank of BMO Harris Bank. "Liquidity has increased in the last year."

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Lively ports grow again after a working agreement in principle

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, Oakland, California (AP) - West Coast ports increased delay lively weekend, a process that is expected to accelerate after an initial agreement between employers and dockworkers Tuesday.

More than 1,000 orders Dockers Sunday were charged in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, more than double the number from the Sunday before. More than 2,000 expected to be completed on Monday, officials in Port Said.

More than two dozen other ports on the west coast from Washington to California labor were mostly back to normal, with additional controls for their respective work in larger ports for one month delay to compensate a contractual disputes.

The only problem with the resumption of work was an apparent slowdown Sunday from dockworkers in Oakland, but even that seemed to be the night shift, the orders of the referee.

"We have five ships load and unload, and three more are planned for the operation," said Port of Oakland spokesman Mike Zampa.

His tone had dramatically from earlier in the day when he said port officials were "very disappointed" by the slowdown of work that were "It's not right," after they reached an agreement in principle with shipping on Friday changed.

An arbitrator ordered the return to 19 hours over night after finding that the longshoremen in San Francisco Bay in illegal strikes, which breaks participated included, while, among other measures, to work to reduce productivity.

Employers rejected this employee for the day.

Melvin Mackay, a spokesman for the local union, which includes Oakland, not a call for comment back.

A tentative agreement was reached on Friday night. On Saturday night workers began in Oakland and other ports to remove deposits.

The sea ports of the West Coast run about a quarter of US international trade a value of approximately $ 1000000000000 per year.

It will take several months for ports such as Los Angeles and Long Beach - in order to remove the build up, and added that the two sides faced a new agreement - the largest in the nation.

"There are far too few staff and do. But most beautiful way to be distributed between the two ports and freight containers between Los Angeles and Long Beach, it is," Phillip Sanfield said.

The psychological effects of unemployment

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We all know that unemployment can lead a person, but do you actually know can change your personality? According to a recent study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology , to employment gap personality changes that could make it harder lead it back to the workforce.

The four-year study 6769 German adults gave a test to five major personality traits (consciousness, neurosis, kindness, extraversion and openness) in two points between 2006 and 2009 to measure the 210 participants said that they were unemployed one to four years, during the time of the study, and another 251 were unemployed for less than a year before she found work.

Kindness for participants in unemployment has declined in general over time, but there was a significant difference between the sexes. During the hiring women tend to decline over the years of unemployment, men had an increase of friendship in the first two years of unemployment. But after the honeymoon ends Funemployment begins, remove the recognition of people even after two years of work.

With each year of unemployment, the consciousness of men has declined. Women, meanwhile, an increase of consciousness in the early and late periods of unemployment, a decline of consciousness in the middle.

"The results call for the idea that our personalities are" fixed "and show that the impact of external factors such as unemployment can have a significant impact on our basic personality factors," said study author Christopher J. Boyce, Ph.D. .D.

Because employers often as desirable features awareness and kindness in hiring, are interesting to look at the results of this study. Boyce believes the solution to provide greater efforts to reduce unemployment and to support the unemployed decision.

5 Companies with part time jobs and benefits to

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More and more people want to work part-time in retirement, and stay committed to generate revenue. The problem is that many jobs do not come in part-time with benefits. But this is not true for all businesses.

Here are five national employers, the competitive start for Workers Compensation, health insurance, employer matched retirement benefits, discounts on products and industry benefits offer part time. The health insurance could be a particularly desirable advantage that Medicare will start in 65th

Starbucks

The ubiquitous coffee chain offers a range of health benefits and incentives that part-time employees who meet certain criteria feeling to do as actors in society as full time.

Once in 240 hours over three consecutive months (the equivalent of four hours per day, five days a week, for example), at work at least 20 hours per week, you are entitled to all benefits, including health, dental, vision Life, disability and 401 (k) match.

And you do not have to be an action-packed part-time here. We "to recruit and hire partners, regardless of age," says Laurel Harper, a company representative Starbucks.

Part-time workers who meet the above requirements contribute 1-75 percent of their salaries to the Starbucks 401 (k), with an annual limit of $ 23,000 for the 50 years or older. Starbucks is 100 percent in the first 4 percent of salary and all contributions are immediately vested.

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Starbucks finance about 70 percent of the cost of quality care for the employees and covers 100 percent of the pension benefits. Guidelines cover a wide range of non-traditional treatments, including acupuncture, chiropractic and homeopathic treatment options. There is also support for mental health and emergency assistance funds to meet after a natural disaster or family crisis help costs.

Starbucks allows employees to purchase shares of the Company at a price of 5 percent payroll deductions and offers a discount in the store 30 percent and a pound a week for coffee or tea.

You can find more information about the benefits of Star Bucks, click here.

UPS

Susan Rosenberg, UPS Public Relations, says his company has "many retirees in search of the next chapter and short-time work have searched benefits." Primary part-time positions, points, Manager packages loaded, unloaded or sorting operations.

"Age is not really a problem, their ability and desire to do the work," says Rosenberg.

UPS part-time employees may only work 15 hours per week to be eligible for health benefits. Coverage begins on the first day of the first full pay period after 30 days of work, including health and life vision, dental, and prescription drug program at discounted prices.

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And if you do not want to take college courses while working part-time at UPS, the company offers $ 5,250 annual tuition assistance of up to $ 25,000 at work there.

The company also imports expense reports for senior citizens to help reduce the cost of health care and enables UPS part-time valuation of shares at a discount to purchase.
Look here for a detailed description of the benefits of UPS and eligibility requirements.

REI

If you like nature, Rei - Train recreation, sports and good clothing giant - it might be a good place to work part-time retirement.

The company delivers up to 96 percent of the premiums for employees who work 20 hours or more per week, pay the entire cost due to life and disability insurance and provides vision and dental insurance.

REI also part-time contributes up to 75 percent of the income of the company 401 (k), with a game that starts at 3 percent and 1 percent for each year of employment; the maximum employer match: 10 percent. (Must be in the plan for at least five years to employers to keep the money game.) The annual amount of the employee contribution for people over 50 years is limited to $ 22,500.

If you are a nature lover, 50-percent reduction in REI gear enough to work part-time for the company's motivation.

Another advantage: REI provides a subsidy of 50 percent before tax for the use of public transport.

Look here for a detailed description of the REI benefits and conditions.

Whole Foods Market

The popular supermarket chain Whole Foods "welcomes people who are part-time," says Michael Silverman of the company's PR department.

If you work 20 hours a week or more before, after 800 hours (10 months ago by 20 hours per week) that has access to company 401 (k), and a 20 percent discount on most purchases in the store. The company shares its wealth through stock options (part-time wh've worked the equivalent of three years of full-time) and a program of "profit sharing", which rewarded based computers performance. As mentioned a recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek, the Whole Foods 401 (k) is not particularly generous, but. The maximum of the simulation is only $ 152 per year, and a year must work for every game.

Part-time employees work in the Whole Foods 20 to 29.99 hours per week are eligible for health insurance and health savings accounts.

Look here for a detailed description of the benefits of whole foods and conditions.

The Container Store

Next Avenue recently published an article by Deborah Copaken of Cafe.Com on down for a job at The Container Store off the 48th, says network spokeswoman Casey Shilling his company "always looking for great people of all ages, history of the profession can create and life experience, connections with our customers to be providing excellent customer service do not have time and are willing to part of a team. "-

The Container Store offers part-time employees with medical, dental, life insurance and vision, and disability insurance in the short and long term. (The life insurance coverage extends to life partners and spouses did). The company offers insurance discounts to stroke and pet.

Employees are entitled to attend the board 401 The Container Store (k) plan after working 11 months and this may contribute between 1 and 80 percent of gross wages. There are an employer party to four percent.

You can also get a discount of 40 percent on goods and 30 percent of the installed cost.

Look here for a detailed description of the transactions on the benefits of containers and conditions.

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Brian Williams waives the Medal of Honor Foundation Trust

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NBC Nightly News, Brian Williams, the object of criticism of their claims seem exaggerated fire in Iraq and his statement during Hurricane Katrina, has resigned from the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation Board of Directors announced the group Thursdays. Williams was a member of the Board since of 2006.

The Foundation supports the Medal of Honor Society, which received the highest military decoration of the country by all persons and promotes the values of courage, sacrifice, patriotism, citizenship, integrity and commitment. The foundation's goal is to "perpetuate the legacy of Medal of Honor through education and joint efforts," said the organization's website. The Board is populated by the Medal of Honor and captains of industry. Williams was apparently the only journalist or media personality in the list.

The loss of the position of the card is told just another impact of the allegedly false stories. Williams is under a six-month suspension without pay , according to the New York Times. He went to the lawyer , AOL Jobs said above, to protect your work from a "morals clause" in his contract, a standard in the entertainment industry, which can allow the network to release him. He faces credibility problems and whether the public trust him, according to PBS NewsHour. again NBC was forbidden to appear in public , people have reported.

Ironically, his future in the air, just two months after Williams signed a new long-term contract with NBC AOL then said Jobs. He was known is online at a cost of $ 10 million a year. He told the Los Angeles Times :

It is likely, though I admit I am a single currency. I am, I think, developed and put on this earth to do what I do now - and that is eat, sleep and breathe fiction and new in the world is happening. And then at 6:30 each evening to deliver me, and I get to hear the audience, and I get to know them.

On a personal note, president of NBC News Turness Deborah Williams called it "one of the greatest journalists of our time."

The daughter of the host, actress Allison Williams defended his father reported on Thursday that PRNewser:

He is an honest man is a true man. It has so much integrity he cares as journalism. And yes, it is a very good father, but I know you can trust him, because, as each good daughter. I have tried many times.

Williams is not the only channel control surface on war stories. Mother Jones called war against truth to tell Bill O'Reilly in question . The magazine said the allegations of Star Fox News have during the Falklands conflict in 1982 between Britain and Argentina could not be corroborated combat experience. He worked for CBS News at the time, and several sources, including Bob Schieffer, the war in contrary to the assertions of O'Reilly. The lead organization

O'Reilly called the author of Mother Jones work " a liar, a smear merchant , "says Fox News. An important point of the article was that O'Reilly says that it is in the Falkland Islands, but it was not. According to the report by Fox, O'Reilly said, "There was no one in the Falkland Islands and never told me I was on the island, always." However, Mother Jones called O'Reilly cites past, as mentioned in a war zone in the Falkland Islands.

Factory activity in the US rose slightly in February: Markit

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(Reuters) - The US industry expanded in February at the fastest pace since November, after the release of its lowest level in a year in the previous month, and on Friday showed an industry report.

Financial information company Markit said the preliminary or "flash" US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to 54.3 in February from a final value of 53.9 in January. Economists polled by Reuters a reading of 53.6 expected.

A reading above 50 indicates expansion in economic activity.

Seat cushion: Hollywood's work or even imagine

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On Sunday evening, many will see the biggest stars in Hollywood at the Oscars, but how lucky you really take part in the event and even sit next to search Jennifer Lawrence or Meryl Streep? Security charges are used by the Academy Awards, to ensure that every time the camera analyzes the hearing, each seat is empty. It's too late to get a seat filler for the Oscars this year, but next year when Best Actor rises to your price, please follow these instructions if you want one who keeps his hot seat to be.

How to get the car

Oscar is probably the most difficult award to land a gig took the seat. According to an interview with The AV Club usage , you need a job compared to the academy or working for PricewaterhouseCoopers, the accounting firm that counts the voices. You also need a confidentiality agreement, which means that the AV Club respondents could not sign speak from experience on condition of anonymity.

However, you can download a load of space for other great names of awards, including the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Emmy Awards, Awards and MTV Movie Awards are people. Seatfillersandmore , Gotham Casting and unlimited audience are three places you can go for an allocation of seats , Starting as a seat filler for small events, you could use the opportunity to network and get expert advice on how the biggest mark, including the Academy Awards received.

The application is not a guarantee to choose. Most sites require that you send a resume, photo, and some of their own URL Facebook and Instagram still require.

On the positive side, many events for all kinds of people looking for security costs, including men and women of all ages and races. You do not have to choose how to look Brangelina, but you should be well maintained and there is a dress code ...

Dress Code

The dress code is for any event. The Oscars are certainly as people watched loads seat in advance and make sure they are in the dress code. According to a seat occupancy, saying MTV.com is the dress code usually "exclusive club / casual". White, logos and bold prints and patterns are discouraged. Fun, bright and bold colors are the best bet. Basically want you to look good when you go on camera, but do not be better to look good, to divert the attention of celebrities.

Lots of waiting and strict rules

When the big day comes, the seat cushion is not as glamorous as it seems. Working long hours may be multiple queues and less sitting next to Ryan Gosling. Prepare yourself waiting in line for hours waiting, maybe tighten in a luxury shoes and uncomfortable, before his election to the theater.

Once you're inside, there are strict rules about how they behave. Certainly there talking to the stars or people who have genuine invitations and all ideas a self-timer with its famous neighbor. Do nothing to do to draw attention to himself. Basically, as anonymous as possible.

Even if you do not interact with anyone, you may still be available for exciting times or insider's look at the magic of Hollywood. On CNN , Monica Enriquez, who was a load on the seat many events she says sitting against Jake Gyllenhaal, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts had to smile. Emmy, she sat behind the dress, when the stars Sofia Vergara of Modern Family had a wardrobe malfunction. Enriquez has to be there to see his team sweep Vergara during a commercial break and again with a perfectly sewn dress.

Trade Off

As the seat occupancy less work and more than a prestigious concert volunteers. For most events, including Oscar who has not paid, so the only compensation provides that the man and the chance to see his mother in front of the camera. Since it can not be all day, they are sometimes less is a free meal provided.

Although there are many restrictions and without payment, all security fees of respondents said they would do it again if the opportunity arises. And even if you do not talk to celebrities, if you are smart enough, maybe you can still have the ability to get a job. Talk to a member of the production team could have an idea of how to enter the work in the next awards ceremony as a production assistant or other paid position.

Ask Jack: Awake at Work, Job Interview fault of the week

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Louise asks ...

What do you do to stay awake when he fell asleep at work? They suggest, not caffeine (the dream) or jumps (I'm on crutches; long story). I spent the whole morning (not hungry at all) because chewing and swallowing eat consciously keep your eyes open. But I'm running out of food, so have other options!

Oh man, now I want to know the history crutches !! And the shuttle with crutches can be somewhat tired. But occasionally movement is a good choice, even if you're lifting or stretching your arms, turn your head / neck or shoulders. Stay away from the screen and move your eyes around too much. If the headset allows the up-tempo music may do the trick. Or if you do not increase the air rises Lights - Sleepy people are not crazy shine. (Vampire: Ignore last tip.) If you snack, snack smart . For drinks, you can not do caffeine? Try water, lots of it! Soon you will be awake, hobbled on crutches for the next bath.

What would you say to the readers? What are awake tricks work best for you? Mention them in the comments below - thanks!

Meanwhile, Liam wants something from her breast (and no unwanted hair)

I called in sick the next day to go to a job interview in another company. Now I feel strangely guilty. I missed a meeting and my boss was fine for me .... Overall I do not think I'm too sensitive?

Liam, there's a simple solution: Tomorrow, go, go directly to the office of his boss and say ". I was dishonest with you, I was not really sick . I asked in another company, "Oh no, wait, The problem with this is, it is completely stupid. A little blame for this situation can easily (oh!) Meaning that you are a good person who does not like to lie. But the feeling is not so bad, man. Just not many other ways to look for another job while you have a job. Sure, you can try interviews before or during planning work or on a lunch break. Or if it's too much, take a vacation day. Fidelity, his work is an admirable trait, but you can only take you so far. Remember, even the most beautiful places, nine times out of ten you're wrong again immediately when it benefits them in some way. "Oh, the company sells, we released a major gain so Names starting N to Z of tomorrow." Now they feel guilty?

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If you have a problem at work for Jack? Write it in the comments below (better answers to the questions in this week are welcome!) Or Tweet AOLJobs hashtag with #AskJack.

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If you fall asleep Super-the kind of, maybe one position are Bed Bath & Beyond is not for you. But for the rest of us, the company currently has listed on AOL jobs in the country 496 different openings. (Just a tip: If it ever being clean and well rested an interview, that's all.) This is just one of thousands of large enterprises with you, by clicking a link Search AOL Jobs . Say good night to your job search!

Dominates 20 'pink collar jobs for women

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Nursing - teaching and as a waitress - is one of the professions economists as "pink" jobs or professions long dominated by women.

As more and more people are dressed in pink collar and the social stigma associated with "women's work", the numbers tell us that we have to go a long way when it comes to party representation in some areas.

One of these professions is a nurse. Nine of the 10 nurses are women.

Other professions that focus heavily include HR, a social worker and counselor.

Economists warn of such amazing mismatches, and believe that most jobs would be integrated to make the economy more efficient.

Teresa Ghilarducci behavioral economist, told the New York Times that artificial barriers such as stigma surrounding "women's work", make it difficult for companies to find the best games on recruitment.

IdeasFisherman visually with the following data in the generated United States Department of Labor show the disproportionate representation of women in certain positions:

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Michigan Governor put a renewed focus on crafts

AP Lansing Community College teacher Marty complement Kroll, right, looks like Ryan Sutberry operates a computer control digitally advanced class factory in precision machining.

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Watertown Township, Michigan (AP). -. There are only a few years, leaders of Michigan spoke lovingly of diversification of the economy of the country outside the automotive industry, in view of busy Silicon Valley style, less dependent on the production and invest more in technology and green energy would be.

It's the same with most other states whose governor dream once shared jobs at the plant. But he collided with a harsh reality: Car production is booming, skilled workers Michigan and there are not enough qualified employees to a workforce that produces begun replacing jobs away from people.

So in a rate change, the state back to its roots and re-placing emphasis on the training of welders, mechanics, electricians and other workers.

Gov. Rick Snyder says that the pendulum to complete too far in the direction of promoting students four years ago when she should also swung a university program or learning community.

"Big mistake," he said. "We pay a price for that today. If you talk to businesses across the country, they will tell you that his main concern is to ensure that talented people with the right skills to get," including the "to do things, You can build things. "

The Republican governor wants to restore "paid equally honorable, equally important and equally good" technical and vocational education as a career.

To this end, the new budget proposes an increase of $ 36 million, or 75 percent, increased spending on education, technical training and career planning.

Promotes a learning program that companies pay employees and cover his tuition at community colleges in mechatronics, which combines expertise in mechanical, electrical and computer disciplines. Other initiatives include a new $ 50 million state fund - the country's largest - help in schools, new equipment and reproduction of a proposed fund of $ 10 million partially cover the cost of corporate Classroom Training Trainings or workshops.

Snyder recently reorganized the state government to provide a coherent approach to staff training and staff development approach.

Michigan has lost nearly 860 000 2000 jobs in 2009, more than half of them in production. But since the end of the Great Recession, more than a third of these positions have been restored.

Outside Lansing Chino Mold companies have recovered and development, now 80 employees - makes almost double the number five. Most of them are engineers and toolmakers who build custom products for the automotive industry and others.

Is "very, very difficult" to skilled labor for those who will soon replace retiring, said Brad Rust Hoven, director of human resources of the company. Other people have state jobs or work in other factories abandoned, he said.

Franchino has to be used $ 50,000 in two years to finance businesses to pay state formation after classes and even wages.

Chris Cook, 25, after four years of training in Franchino, while earning two degrees of associated Lansing Community College make about $ 20 per hour. Is expected to get a free promotional debt.

Caution found craft Michigan is not without skeptics. Some wonder whether there is sufficient exhibition highlight career options.

"Much has evolved in families in which parents or uncles were with this work. It's hard to tell a child to grow up in these houses," Gee, did a wonderful job "when they saw their father was repeatedly fired or take pay cuts or reduction of benefits, "said Lou Glazer, a senior economist and president of the nonpartisan research organization, Michigan Future Inc.

Employers can the problem by solving the most attractive jobs.

"The wages rise," he said. "In these operations, they are not."

In 2003, Michigan welder average earn $ 38,000 to $ 40,800 per year and 22,000 term. Ten years later, she has $ 36,500 to $ 37,600 and 13,800 seats to take under federal labor statistics.

Pay the economy has improved in recent years to recover.

A close associate Snyder said that "somewhere along the line, over the generations, we conclude that the only way is a bachelor."

But, said John Walsh, Director of Strategy governor, "the fact is there are many, many needs and career in stores that honor, they provide a good life for the people." He cited the example of a car mechanic in Livonia make $ 60,000 per year.

Get a four-year degree is "by far" the best path to a career in the reliable middle class, and this is the best predictor of income per capita in the state, the Glazer.

Stephanie Comai, director of the new government investment Talent Agency said, do not be discouraged Michigan is seeking a bachelor's degree, but the demand for professionals and students informed of all your career options.

The challenge is to overcome some misconceptions about the craft.

Matt Dunham, heating and technical and interim dean Lansing Community College now former technical professions, air conditioning, said that younger people still think of jobs as "dirty, greasy and nasty." With a bag of tools and a laptop.

"Every time we illuminate and create focus on something begins to move the needle. But I would not say that the needle where we again. There is still work to do."

Create a Veteran Vet Women's clothing

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If Nadine noky, a veteran of the Iraq war, he returned to civilian life, he could not find clothes for women veterans . Shirts were large, unfit, and drawings all had giant eagle on the front.

Screen learned so noky to print and launched in 2014 Lady Brigade , which she believes is the first and only veterans womenswear line. Smart designs are equipped for women and long slogans specifically to women veterans as target "Mother, Sister, Soldier", "Any girl can wear heels, but it does take a woman to combat boots" and "who has served their country. "In addition to fit shirts, contains the line racer Bank tanks and hoodies.

If noky takes his creations, said the 29-year-old he surprises often approached by people she is a veteran. With women in 95 percent of all occupations in the military serve and corresponds to about 15.7 percent of the active Army is expected that the image of a veteran to expand.

Noky served in the Army in 2002 and 2007. In 2005, four months after the birth of her son, she was sent to Iraq. He left the army as a radar technician then followed a new career in graphic design and advertising, to Lady Brigade.

As she runs the company from his home in Florida, where she lives with her son, for ten years. The company specializes designs on all of its products with US manufacturers and NOKY and prints devoted himself all folders. He also manages the website and blog Lady Brigade, and personally package and ship each shirt.

Hope noky Lady Brigade is a place for veterans and military women to be, not only to buy clothes, but a community, the women who bring together to share the unique experience of military service. Before it was a clothing company, Lady Brigade was a Facebook group in which women veterans could connect with each other and to the concerns. Nevertheless, even if the clothes line developed.

After a good response to the lady of the brigade other women veterans who organized the next project noky the first Women Veterans Conference in Florida.

The weak retail sales; Unemployed Go

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(Reuters) - US consumer spending barely rose in January that households reduced their purchases of a product, suggesting that the economy started the first quarter with a softer tone.

The Commerce Department said Thursday that retail sales ex autos, gasoline and building materials and food services by 0.1 percent last month after falling by 0.3 percent in December.

Gets the retail sales correspond closely with the component of consumption expenditure to gross domestic product.

"Overall, the tone of the report is disappointing because the spend on a weak start of the activity this year, despite the significant boost to disposable income gasoline prices," said Millan Mulraine, Deputy Chief Economist TD Securities in New York.

Wall Street had expected retail sales to rise 0.4 percent last month. The soft reading economists could cut its forecast for GDP growth in the first quarter. The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter.

However propose inventory data and trading in December, growth could be improved to a minimum of 1.7 percent.

US financial markets were affected and buy after carefully looked over the details of a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine, and a decrease in the bond program to surprise interest rate of the Central Bank of Sweden to the data concentrated.

Despite a decline of 39.5 percent in gasoline prices since June, consumer spending was softer in the last two months. Economists say that households used the extra income to pay the debt and increase savings.

Expected recovery

However, it is expected that the prices of cheap gasoline and robust employment gains to provide a powerful stimulant for consumer spending available and keep the economy on the path of expansion despite spraying growth in Asia and Europe.

"We should be concerned about the weakness of the underlying sales in the last two months? Maybe," said Paul Ashworth, an economist at Capital Economics in Toronto.

"But all the conditions are ripe for a period of strong consumption growth. We are still waiting to see that strength comes from data on retail sales in the near future."

Consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity grew at its fastest pace since 2006 in the fourth quarter considered and it is expected to maintain a steady growth rate this year.

A separate report from the Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims for unemployment benefits rose by 25,000 to a seasonally adjusted 304,000 last week, but the trend was in line with a strengthening labor market.

The difficulties in adjusting the claims data for seasonal fluctuations caused volatility in recent weeks.

The four-week average claims, as a better measure of labor market development because it smooths volatility from week to week, fell to 289,750 last week 3250th

"The trend is (the growth of the wage bill) probably still firmly over 200,000 per month plus strong enough to keep the unemployment rate downward trend," said Jim O'Sullivan, chief economist at High Frequency Economics with the United States in Valhalla, New York.

The economy created more than a million jobs in the last three months, a feat most recently in 1997. The slowdown in key labor market measures - the number of job seekers for every open position - the lowest level lowest in December of 2007.

In January biggest drop in a little more than one year were withheld in furniture and home furnishings sales by retail. There was a reduction in revenue for retailers of apparel and sporting goods stores, where sales last year, scored the biggest drop since January.

Sale of online retailers and electronics stores and equipment rose last month. Falling prices reduce gasoline service stations sales, where sales dipped 9.3 percent, the largest decline in December of 2008.

Low income from gas stations and decreased by 0.5 per cent in passenger car sales down total retail sales by 0.8 percent last month. It was the second month of decline in a row.

Sales of building materials and garden equipment rose last month, probably stimulated by the preparations for a snowstorm in the Northeast. Get in restaurants and bars were also increased.

(Reporting by Lucia Mutikani; editor Paul Simao Spanish)

4 Dating truths that apply to job search

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Perhaps it had been a few years since he in the dating world, but not surprised, that the essential precursor to the position with a beautiful new Google search is necessary.

It was not for this secrecy, inexpensive and insightful trend in the labor market made long, and as the dominant discourse on the road, what not to do, was (as the publication of these images rent of the antics of party), the good news is that We support a few years of online dating techniques, and yes, it will work for your career!

It's all about the game. "Stop, Red Sox, world traveler adventures." There is a woman. A list of what they want in one day Now you have applied the same principle to the work that you search for, or - even better - the boss?

You do not get what you do not ask, given the fact that we have more time at work than we do. With our partner, not a bad idea to sit down and really define what you want in a dream job

This may sound crazy, given the current labor market, but as a way of standards, which makes you more attractive in your personal life, have the same professional life.

How to take the initiative and actually find the job of your dreams? Enjoy your own ability to do some online recognition. Check their website and press releases from the company. Also connect with professionals currently working in the industry, and see what kind of skills and experience they have. Is this the kind of place you work?

Not only do you have an idea that you want to work for, but when you get to the interview stage, you have to carry all your talents and unique experiences to the table and help, see the employer in a position that not only the perfect solution for you, but you are the ideal candidate for them.

Look your best. You may think that you had 1989 in this fantastic image of his friend, but unless you keep in a position (unlikely) were the same youthful glow, best, an image that is over five years old, use.

So, of course, you're talented, has a great personality and you just want to get through the door, are the real questions: When you walk in the door, the hiring manager will recognize you? If you look too far from reality, the person will have on the other side of the office to go over the feeling of disappointment and ask before they ever get your confidence level to this great personality of its own to know.

In addition to the interview, you'll meet a customer in a busy coffee or try to find someone in a crowded event networking, it is best that you can actually see.

The best image is a close-up from you in professional attire. Pull your shoulders You raise against the chin and smile with confidence. That's all you need. And no, you can not use a photo of you and your dog. No, unless you are a veterinarian.

Are recommended. Her mother raves about the "big girl" who knew his virtual book club that is absolutely perfect for you -. Hold not so much his best friend their own super model turned inventor Snuggle - it's better this way.

The first step is to ensure that you are the kind of people who are connected to both reflect who you are and who you aspire is to ask for help to put into effect. When it comes to what you want, either comes in your personal or professional life, nothing beats the power to make a clear recommendation. Either by a call or LinkedIn are the recommendations of the key known at the transition from an unknown one.

Tell me about yourself. "I like long walks on the beach and full-bodied Merlot." There are so many ways you could summarize, so where do you start? More importantly, where does it end?

Not unlike the world of online dating is the best place, winning are not with you, but with those who try. Of all the great talents and interests you have, the only employer or potential client cares about those who will benefit your business.

Do your research (see above), make a list of all the adjectives and the way in which industry and / or the company you are interested, are described below that match your skills and experience to search using similar language. For example, if they say they are innovative, then you are!

On a personal level, and about where you, yes, if you're a marathon runner, snowboarder or wine collector to the conclusion, you can include in your summary. However, this is not a rumor that a large glass of wine from, is its ability to trends, research to identify and distill be disciplined collector.

The only thing that can really transform your career

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By Susan Price

You have decided that this. The year that will end up this great new job or finally that big promotion If you should resolutions, goals, steps, or anything else you retrieve a list of at least in my head, what they did do or do to get ahead.

You get a mentor who will do more networking and a factor in social networks. You will learn, give or take a better feedback. It is a powerful negotiator.

Even if you manage to do all these things - and what you want to do a rare person indeed - the result is not the radical change that you really want. Many small changes can improve how you want your life or you increase your bank account, especially in time. But if you really want to further your career, you need to think big. Great interest the results, something that catches your eyes that makes you stand out from the crowd: You must complete a project.

Design a project that will push your skills and confidence and the attention of his superiors in your business and industry can give a blow to his career. Get handle by e-mail, and spend more time on social networks can not.

In "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies," Jim Collins and Jerry Porras companies that come with a "Big Hairy Audacious goal" would advise you BHAG employee of a company that is a global goal. strategic and emotionally resonant sound. To increase separate teams and the company in the market.

A personal BHAG can do the same.

Bozi Dar a career coach and founder of Career10X says he often advises customers that a great support to a big project "to focus, from now on something, you will want to tackle transport to your next role and become known for," said he.

How to choose a major project

It brought a lot of time and energy on the first in the project, so make the effort to determine the best for you. Brainstorming options for your career, but your passion really light not only makes sense. Remember, you are looking for in the strategy and excitement. Come the greatest career breaks from projects Are you excited to start working, but fear makes you a little, too.

Your instincts are the final decision, but it could help to evaluate each idea based on the list below. The best projects are met many of these points:

• This is something that your company requires.
• This is something that the market needs.
• This is something that you are excited.
• This is something that builds on the strongest talents.
• This is something you learn to stretch or requires.
• This is something you build your network.
• This is something that will attract attention.
• This is something that helps others.
• This is something that you find, take the time and resources to complete are required.

Do it now

The best idea is meaningless until it comes to life, of course. You have to get there.

A large project requires commitment, it is important to first this leap. They promise to get to the finish line. And then you can understand how.

Depending on how you work best, you might prefer a sketch or detailed, but probably need at least a high-level plan, the steps and contains a clear goal. The end does not mean the project can not be changed or improved - only that their goal has been achieved.

If the project has the potential to help your business, you need to discuss this with your supervisor. Ideally you will have to work together to set priorities and to rely on the support that you need from other departments. But be careful because not want to think the manager that you neglect your current or looking to take over the spotlight responsibility.

If the project is more about their own interests aside or concert, or you do not feel you have the support of your company, be careful to draw a line between him and his work. The aim is to promote your highest career, not to sabotage. Work at your own time and with their own resources.

Know that you faced obstacles - even fear - on the way. If they occur, simply acknowledge them. As part of the process and further

If you selected a project that really fits with their talents and skills, is likely to find the energy to lead the final. And then you see start your career.

Susan Price writes about work, money and business. Covers Ivy Exec career.