Arts Entertainments

Living WWE Legend Ric Flair – He’s Fighting

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At the beginning of Impact TNA I like to say “TNA, we are struggling.” Well, after watching the Hall of Fame, Wrestlemania, and the farewell segment, I think it’s safe to say that living legend Ric Flair is indeed the true icon of professional wrestling.

Just under a year ago, when Ric Flair was working with Carlito and was reeling in the lower ranks of WWE, I wrote a very negative article titled “Ric Flair from Designer to Desperate”, asking WWE to put him out of his misery. Little did he know that just a few months later, the company would finally learn what Ric Flair is all about and give him the kind of sendoff that only Flair can deliver.

Before his five-star match against Shawn Michaels at Wrestlemania, there was a certain degree of panic and concern about how it would all turn out. There were rumors that WWE had turned down an initially good angle for Flair’s retirement from Steve Austin and then Naitch had a falling out with the company, leading to him taking time off camera. Hell, even TNA loyalists thought he might jump ship (in hindsight, how horrible that would have been!)

They eventually resolved all of their relationship issues and WWE and Flair were back on the same page, although the story of “losing a match and getting fired” left little to be desired. Facing the workers, being kept off Raw for 2 weeks and then losing, but continuing to maintain his career on Smackdown did not make him a threat to his career and led many to believe that WWE was not putting their full force behind him. that. We barely got a classic Flair mic. Maybe it’s because Vince still saw Ric as a WCW guy (God forbid he furthers a talent you didn’t create) or maybe the writers, who are mini-clones of Hollywood’s Vince, didn’t “get” what Ric Flair was. . Why should they? He was never a major player in the company so they probably wouldn’t know better, I mean part of what Vince looks for in new creative hires is not to be die-hard fans.

Then came the biggest factor in this retirement angle: Shawn Michaels. Bad booking and creative failure, no matter how bad, can never stop someone like Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair from shining through and making it their own. The cream rises to the top in any scenario. Some may argue that Flair needed to pass the torch, but in this case he did. Flair was the most important in the 70-80s and still dominated in the 90s, HBK was the most important in the 90-00s and will continue to dominate until the 2010s.

Were they friends, weren’t they friends? Did they really respect each other or not? Were they jealous? Would HBK make a superkick Flair? OLD YELLA! All of these factors came together to set the wheels for a classic wrestling story. But one that was finally told in the ring as it should be.

The Hall of Fame is something I look forward to every year, despite being too young to have seen any of the members in their prime (not to say I don’t have the tapes). But this year was special, not just because Ric is the only active performer to be admitted, but because there was a special heart-pounding atmosphere that said, this is the end of an era. Every year you get those heartfelt messages and acceptance speeches, but you can see from every person’s face at this year’s ceremony that Flair is the man and that everything that was said about him was not silly. That was true. I’m 17 years old and I shed a tear: what the heck was happening to the people who grew up idolizing Flair?

For me, most of Wrestlemania is like all PPVs. They have some good games that I want to see and the rest I only listen to or watch with part of my attention. This one was different, simply because of Ric Flair. Something during that Hall of Fame rekindled my passion and I sat and watched every part of Wrestlemania from start to finish without a break and loved it. Watching the recap videos still sends chills. The sheer enormity of it all was overwhelming and if non-fans can’t sit there and be inspired by this event, then they’re not human.

The match itself was 5-star, perhaps Flair’s biggest match in the last 20 years. I’m afraid it was the last “old school” match we’ll see, where a story begins, grows, and ends in the ring. When Flair stood up crying with his fists raised and Michaels said “Sorry, I love you”, he was proud to be a fan of wrestling. If those who say they don’t wonder why we watch wrestling and not the UFC, then this is why. The UFC could never and will never pull the strings of the heart like this game did, period. The result was as good as the match itself: we all wanted Flair to win, but in the context of the story, like the end of a movie, the logical and more realistic conclusion came about. If the saga ended there, he would have died happily, but the actual tissues had not yet been reached.

The next night on Raw was Ric Flair’s farewell speech. What makes this even more special was the fact that Flair had no idea what was going to happen, it was like a surprise birthday party. Flair came out to the ring and cut a pretty generic thank you and goodbye promotion, went to put down the mic and “boooom” Triple H’s musical success. Flair didn’t know this was going to happen, so he seemed confused. Hunter gave him a hug and Flair burst into tears. “I was doing very well until you came here.” Helmsley said “if you think these people and I am the only person who wants to thank Ric, then you are wrong … my fingers are starting to get hard.” He waved his finger and the Riders came out! Followed by a host of major legends in Ric Flair’s career, along with the younger stars and ultimately the entire locker room.

Every fighter under contract, fan in the arena and spectator at home (at least I did) chanted “thank you Ric.” What an amazing feeling, it made me feel part of a great family of fighters. We don’t need anyone else. This for us people who understand and respect the business and we want to thank the man who made the business what it is!

THANK YOU RIC FLAIR – Dusty called you a national treasure, well I’m from the UK and I call you an international treasure. Your legacy will live on in all the stars you helped and in all the fan DVD collections.

What’s next for Flair? Well, he won’t be in the ring again, unless it’s with his son Reid, who is currently in development. He’s still under contract for several years, so there’s a chance he’s an on-air character, although I don’t think he’ll make his departure cheaper by doing that. From now on, I have heard that he will dedicate himself to Public Relations and advocacy for the company, as well as helping his son train and run his own Ric Flair Finance company.

Technology

Gmail Technical Support 1-844-447-8944

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Gmail has become one of the most important
the site as it contains all the important elements

official
or casual emails. Just as it is now linked
to all of our social accounts and to most of our
devices, it has become important to operate
Gmail regularly.
But sometimes the user faces some problems with
Gmail as username or password is not valid,
wrong password format, email account login

problems, Gmail verification,
do not send or receive email, account

expired, no longer
attachment problem, Gmail login problem and
One of the most serious problems is that Gmail does not
working, but don’t worry, we are available to
You 24 hours a day, our toll-free number is + 1
-844-447-8944

Gmail support:
Gmail is easy to operate since these days we can use it from any device we have, such as phones, laptops, computers, etc. But IOS operated devices face issues like Gmail not updating or not getting notifications after phone update and many more … these can be solved but there is no one way and sometimes no way. You can take the following steps that could solve your problem:

Step 1: Go to your phone settings.

Step 2: Check if 2-Step Verification is ON, and then turn it off. Two-Step Verification is for the security of the account, but it can create many problems, such as not being able to access the account, etc.

Step 2: tap the Mail settings.

Step 3: Tap Get Data and select every 10-30 minutes.

Step 4: Check the server settings for POP / IMAP and SMTP.

Step 5: Delete your Gmail account and add it again.

At any time, your problem could be solved or at any time it wouldn’t. If your problem is not resolved, you can also contact the Gmail helpline number.

How to log in to Gmail:
Case 1- If gmail directly requests an ID and password.
Step 1: go to Gmail.com.

Step 2: Enter your Google ID and password and click Sign in.

Case 2: If a page appears that reports on Gmail instead of the login page.
Step 1: Click Login in the upper right corner.

Step 2: Enter your Google ID and password and click Sign in.

Case 3: If you have already logged in with some other ID.
Step 1: Click on use another account in the upper right corner.

Step 2: Enter your Google ID and password and click Sign in.

Home Kitchen

Expert FAQ – Quartz Countertops

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When it comes to kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, or other countertops, there are many different materials that you, as a homeowner and / or designer, can choose from. You can choose from granite, quartz, marble, solid surface, ultra-compact surface, laminate, acrylic, etc. For this article, we will talk specifically about quartz, which happens to be the most popular material on the market today. We answer five of the most common questions we hear about quartz material.

  1. Are quartz slabs considered natural stone?

Although quartz itself is a natural mineral made of silicon and oxygen, quartz slabs are not considered a natural stone surface since the slab itself is not pulled out of the ground like granite. Quartz slabs, unlike granite, are designed in factories. Various sizes of quartz are mixed with resin and other materials and go through the manufacturing process to create a “slab of quartz” that is then turned into countertops.

  1. Is all quartz the same?

When it comes to quartz plates, no! They are not all the same. Always go with a reputable quartz manufacturer. The highest accreditation that a quartz manufacturer can have is the Breton certification. Breton is a proprietary technology created for engineering stone and any manufacturer or fabricator that is Breton certified is trustworthy.

Although there are certain quality standards for quartz manufacturing, there is currently no governing body to enforce these standards. By purchasing quartz from a certified Breton manufacturer, you will consistently get approximately 93% quartz and 7% resin on each plate. Without a quartz governing body or standards, you can buy a quartz slab from a non-certified manufacturer and end up with a much lower ratio of quartz to resin and whatever other fillers the manufacturer uses.

  1. What is popular and fashionable in quartz?

Lately, there are several popular trends that have been commonly used in the design community when it comes to quartz surfaces.

White, gray and lighter shades

Most kitchens and bathrooms are designed with simple bright colors that translate to the countertops.

Industrial lines

Currently, a popular trend is the use of industrial-looking quartz. Caesarstone and Silestone lead this style with product lines made to look like poured concrete with a rougher than polished finish.

Large veins

A popular trend is the use of quartz colors that include large, wide veins that are designed to mimic the beauty of marble.

Suede finish

Many customers are moving away from the smooth, shiny polished finish and opting for the warmth and soft feel of the suede finish. Unlike a polished finish, suede finishes do not reflect light. (It is difficult to capture this texture with an image; you need to see and feel it to understand it)

  1. Who are the leaders in quartz manufacturing?

In our day-to-day business at Jade Stone Ltd. and Giada Surfaces, these are the four quartz distributors we use the most, all of them Breton certified:

Caesarstone Ltd. – Based in Israel with distribution centers in Canada and the US.

Silestone by Cosentino – Based in Spain, Silestone also has distribution centers in Canada and the USA.

LG Hausys – Yes, LG has a quartz line called Viatera, distributed in Canada and the USA.

Hanstone – Hanstone is a Canadian company and the only quartz manufacturer in Canada.

  1. How much care and maintenance does my quartz surface need?

Compared to other materials, quartz has much less maintenance and care needs. Quartz is non-porous, which makes it resistant to stains, which means that no sealer is necessary. Proper fabricators will also place UV inhibitors on the slab, which means that the surface will not be affected by prolonged exposure to sunlight. Quartz is also scratch, heat and fire resistant. In most cases, all you need to maintain your shine is soap and water, or a mild detergent. If necessary, a non-abrasive cleaner such as Vim Oxy-Gel or a mild degreaser can be used.

Auto

Dos and Don’ts for a Low-Rate Auto Loan

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Getting a good deal on your car loan is important. It means getting the best possible interest rate. A low rate is useful in more ways than one. But to get a low-rate car loan, you need to know what to do and what to avoid. The following list will help you get the best deal.

Do the following to get a low-rate car loan:

· Consider buying a used car

Doing your homework is always helpful as it helps you evaluate the right type of car for you. Deciding the type of car you want to buy can depend on a number of factors, such as your income and your basic requirements. A used car can offer you a lower rate compared to a new car. Since the purchase price of a used car is cheaper than that of a new car, the lender will be willing to lower the interest rate on a used car. Low risk attracts a cheaper interest rate. So, consider buying a used car, as it can significantly increase your chances of getting a low-rate car loan.

· Know your credit score

When you have prior knowledge of your credit score, you are in a better position to negotiate a better rate. A good credit score allows you to build credibility and target auto financing that fits your budget. If you are struggling to improve your credit score, start by paying off your outstanding debts and past due bills. Once you have your credit score under control, it will be easy to obtain a low rate car loan.

Avoid the following things to get a low-rate car loan:

· Don’t neglect the benefits of a down payment

Many times, the benefits of a large down payment are ignored when buying a car. However, a good amount of down payment can directly lower your interest rate. Since the down payment is proof of your strong financial position, you can easily negotiate and obtain a low-rate auto loan. The best down payment amount is 20 percent of the total price of the car. So making a down payment is an easy ticket to getting a loan.

· Don’t forget to choose a short-term loan

When looking for such a loan, you will have the option of choosing a short-term loan term. The longer you owe money to the lender, the higher the interest rate increases. A short loan term on your loan means that you will be able to pay off your loan quickly. Plus, it means giving less time for interest to accumulate. When you choose a short-term loan, you automatically choose a low-rate car loan.

When shopping for a car loan, it’s a good idea to be prepared. Knowing what to do and what to avoid can make a difference. So, don’t forget to check out the dos and don’ts to get a low-rate car loan easily.

Digital Marketing

Time to get serious about voice search optimization

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How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy for Your Business Website

Last week I talked about what voice search technology means for your business. It is such an important topic that I decided to write a second part related to SEO this week.

From the Google Assistant to Siri, people are talking instead of typing to search online more than ever.

According to Location World, more than 40 percent of adults used voice search on a daily basis in 2016. ComScore estimates that more than 50 percent of searches will be voice-based by 2020.

It makes sense: it is much easier to ask a question than to write it. And it lets you multitask while driving, cooking, or walking.

This is not a fad, or something you should ignore; If you want to get ahead and stay ahead of the competition, now is the time to do it.

This is what you should focus on:

Is about rent, rent, rent

On last week’s blog, I covered the importance of using local keywords to attract visitors and customers. Using these locally targeted keywords is a big part of any SEO strategy for your website.

Voice-related mobile searches are three times more likely to be done locally. People are searching for what’s close right now, so the more specific you can be with your keywords and copy, the more likely they are to find it.

Use your location with keywords as often as you can, and don’t forget to keep your Google My Business page and Yelp page up-to-date with your current information; These results are also displayed, not just your web content.

Be more natural

What someone types in a search bar will be different from a spoken query. For example, if I want to find a hotel near Toronto airport, I would type something like “hotels near Toronto airport” in the search bar.

However, if I am talking about my search, it would be more like “what hotels are near the Toronto airport?”

Google is looking for natural language, so you’ll have to think about the types of questions people might ask that include your target keywords.

Incorporate long-tail and conversational keyword phrases into your content as much as possible.

Some great ways to create natural content include:

• About and FAQ pages

• Blogs and articles

• Answer questions in the Questions and Answers section of Google My Business.

• Provide as much information as possible to Google My Business and Yelp, including business hours, products or services offered, parking, delivery or shipping options, and more.

Point to featured snippets and people ask too

Both Google Home and the Google Assistant read featured snippets when answering queries, so you want to get to the top!

Featured Snippets are selected search results found in a box at the top of Google’s organic results.

Google wants to give users the best answer, so it is essential that you answer the questions clearly and update your website with a fresh, attractive copy on a regular basis.

Research shows list responses have performed very well on featured snippets. The more conversational responses your site and online profiles contain, the better your chances of being featured in this coveted location.

The same goes for “People also ask”. You may have seen this popup when you type or say a question. Look at the example below: I asked him, “Where are the best boutiques in New York?”

Below the top results, there is often a “People ask too” section. Each of those drop-down menus answers a related question using well-optimized blog or website content.

Create a copy for a ninth grade reading level

Regardless of what your company offers, it’s never a good idea to write overly technical or jargon-filled texts. It does not benefit the user and it does not benefit your SEO.

Research shows that content written at a ninth-grade reading level or lower appears more often as a result of speech. You can use a tool like Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level to determine what grade your content is at and adjust accordingly.

It’s not about simplifying your site, it’s about answering questions concisely and clearly rather than filling your web pages with unnecessary language that will only confuse search engines and search engines.

Focus on adding these strategies to your marketing efforts to increase traffic, leads, and sales as adoption of this exciting technology continues to grow. The more you focus on optimizing voice search now, the better results you’ll get in the long run.

Business

More functionality with Quickbooks Pro / Premier 2015

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The new QuickBooks 2015 brings more functionality. While there are some new features, many are simply improvements (that have been on wish lists for a long time).

Get information about your business – While new to desktop QuickBooks, this has been a popular feature in QuickBooks Online (aka QBO). This dashboard is a tab on your home page and allows you to quickly see how your business is doing. (FYI, I still prefer the company snapshot, but it may be in the minority.)

Better track income and expenses. If you liked the Income Tracker, you will definitely like the Income and Expense Tracker. What’s great about this feature is that you get both a total dollar amount of unbilled time and expenses and the number of customers with unbilled time and expenses. When you see it dollarized, that could help you bill faster! One feature I liked about Premier is seeing all your time and unbilled expenses in one place, but it doesn’t have totals, which the tracker does.

Better billable expense and time alerts – One of my complaints in the past was that if I had time and / or billable expenses and used QuickBooks Pro, I had to click on each type of expense to see if there was anything there. Now you can easily know what types of expenses you need to bill; It not only has an indicator that there is a billable expense, but also how many.

Easier-to-use reports with 3 enhancements.

1. Modify has become simpler with the addition of a search box (for filters and display columns) and the filters are now alphabetical (yes!)

2. Background shading and horizontal lines make it easy to read large reports.

3. Now you can comment directly on the report; just click the comment button and select where you want to comment.

Reminders and notifications now grouped for today and soon in the redesign of Reminders.

Keep a note in sight with the “pin” note function.

Log out of QuickBooks from a workstation. Has anyone ever logged into QuickBooks and then left their session open and now they can’t get into single user mode? With this feature, you can log in as an administrator and log out of that person; this is done through the QuickBooks Messenger window. Use it with caution as it will not save a transaction that has been created / edited and not completed.

Add the manufacturer part number (MPN) to a purchase order or sales transactionn – finally! This should have been added a long time ago for those using part numbers

Select which items to invoice from the sales order (Premier and Enterprise) – Finally! Just click next to the items. Before, you had to enter an amount of 0 and then manually remove it from the invoice.

If your version of QuickBooks is retiring in 2015, I think you will like a lot of the improvements. Those of you at Premier who deal with inventory can find the manufacturer’s part number and the characteristics of the sales order make it worth updating soon.

Relationship

Top 10 Uses of Excel in a Retail Store

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If you have a retail store, you probably know, on some level, that your software is based on Microsoft Excel or something very similar. What you may not know is how many of your daily activities are based on Excel, or could be.

The basics

These are the things you would expect Excel to be doing in your store already. Nothing astonishing, but the spreadsheet program’s strong basic functionality is worth mentioning.

Accounting

It is almost a given that your basic accounting program uses Excel to track, manipulate, and examine numbers. It’s simply the best tool for the job, given its ability to perform calculations, display graphics, and compile information from a wide variety of sources.

Point of sale Many POS systems around the world use an Excel-based program, essentially a ‘skin’ that runs through an Excel spreadsheet, to generate everything from accurate sales tax calculations to printable receipts.

Inventory

Excel is also perfect for tracking the inventory of all the items in your store. With Excel’s ability to send an automated email whenever a particular item is out of stock, it’s easy to ensure that you have adequate stocks of all items at all times.

Billing

With a little template, Excel can produce very professional invoices for your various ancillary services, such as carpet cleaning and other maintenance.

Planning

Excel’s charting ability makes it easy to put in employee hours and get an immediate visual that will show any gaps or gluts in your coverage.

More interesting purposes

These are some of the things Excel could be doing for you that you probably aren’t involved in yet, but if you think outside the box a bit, you’ll see how they could improve your business.

Customer tracking

If your business is small, or the type that brings in frequent repeat visits, it might be worth setting up a customer tracking system that gives your employees the ability to take notes on your customers, the more they feel you know them, the more! strong will be the loyalty they will feel!

Employee performance

Whether you track you by the advice they provide, why they meet the goals of specific promotional campaigns (see below), or simply how much money you make while they’re working, Excel gives you the power to recognize which ones. employees are the most valuable to your business.

Promotional tracking

Speaking of promotional campaigns, Excel can easily be set up to track specific goals and how closely your employees – as individuals, groups, or as a whole – have come to achieving those goals.

Projections

Excel’s ability to extrapolate data and project probable future numbers can help you plan for special events or just regular seasonal changes. With ever more detail, Excel’s ability to create precise projects just keeps getting better.

Dirty

Creating sales, discounting your merchandise, is always a risky business. You can attract enough additional customers to make an overall profit, or you can just exhaust the profits you are making. Excel’s ability to create and test scenarios can show you exactly what to do to make a sale successful, or when to disconnect if it doesn’t work.

Excel has such a wide range of capabilities, from mundane math functions to beautiful templates, advanced extrapolations, and scenario testing software, that its ability to help with almost every aspect of retail is unmatched. If you are not using Excel in your retail store, maybe you should research what it can do for you.

Gaming

Minigore 2: Zombies – Time to bleed

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Leaping from the shadows where Minigore left off, this sequel is an endless gore festival that offers hours of fun for the whole family (except maybe the little ones).

When you go out into the world, there are little zombies everywhere. You don’t have to go looking for them, they find you, from all directions! But fear not, because you apparently have infinite energy to unleash fierce blows with your ax, slice zombie meat with your sword, smash some heads with your mallet, or slash them with your machine gun.

The on-screen appearance is bright, colorful, and most of all, bloody … At the bottom left of the iPad screen is a blue joystick that allows you to move around the map. At the bottom right is the red gun controller where you point in the direction of the fire and your character turns to continue shooting in that direction.

There is also an auto-fire option that will make it easier for younger kids who just want to run causing zombie mayhem without having to think about which direction they should turn to shoot, slice, or slice a Zombie. The controls are quite natural and it is very quick to get used to.

You have many weapons to use when doing the world a favor by killing zombies. There is a machine gun, a machete, a shotgun, swords, axes, mallets and some grenades to create general chaos. There is also the store to buy more advanced items.

The store can be selected at any time during the game. You can buy everything from better weapons to special abilities and access to new maps. Some purchase options are not available until you have reached a certain level of play on an existing map, using a specific type of weapon. There are 300 different skins within the game, so there are many things that can be unlocked as you progress and the game can be replayed endlessly to complete all parts of this great game. There are also some items in the store that are free, so you don’t need to rack up a big score to go to a shopping festival. Here is a list of the things you can buy or upgrade.

Along the way you can collect weapons or buy new ones. If you buy access to a new map, you switch to that map automatically. You can choose to buy your way through the game with upgrades or play your way through the game by collecting items in the world as you progress.

Progressing through each level while collecting tiles is a lot of fun. The Grim Reaper or a Big Boss will appear during a level or at the end of one. When switching to a new map, different characters appear that add to the variation of the game. The maps are colorful, the action is fast, and most of all, playing Minigore 2: Zombies is a lot of fun. This could be in the running for Game of the Year.

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Health Fitness

Carbohydrates and diabetes

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Diabetes can be a nasty disease. Constant monitoring is needed, it can cause heart disease, vision loss, poor circulation with possible limb amputation, and more. In short, there is nothing to waste time with.

Our bodies need energy, and carbohydrates are the fuel that creates the energy our bodies run on. Control your carbohydrates and you will be able to control your diabetes. That is why diabetics have to monitor portion sizes, meal frequency, and count the calories they eat.

So what are carbs anyway? Carbohydrates or (carbohydrates) are glucose. Sugar, starchy foods like potatoes, pasta, cereal-based foods like bread, and cereals are all “high” carbohydrate foods. Dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and many drinks can contain carbohydrates. (Just as a side note, it used to be that sugar and glucose were the only way to bring diabetics out of diabetic shock when they passed out … Now it has been discovered that “milk,” the peanut butter added to glucose tablets enough sugar in the bloodstream to prevent diabetic shock).

After ingesting any type of carbohydrate, it breaks down into glucose and enters the bloodstream. Protein and fat will not have as much of an impact on blood sugar as carbohydrates.

Carbohydrate counting is to more consistently control the amount of glucose entering the bloodstream to stabilize blood sugar levels. Everyone starts with the basic carb counting, no matter how long they’ve had diabetes or what their ultimate carb counting goal is.

Simple carbohydrate counting

Try to eat the same amount of carbohydrates at the same time every day. For example, if you eat 4 carbohydrate options, or 60 grams of carbohydrate, for breakfast, you should eat that amount for breakfast every day.

By maintaining a constant carbohydrate intake, we can keep the blood sugar level under control. That doesn’t mean you have to eat the same thing at every meal every day. Vary your food selection, just keep the same amount of carbs as the day before.

Two ways of counting

Carbohydrates can be counted in two ways: by grams or by options. When working with carbohydrate options, remember: 1 carbohydrate option = 15 grams of carbohydrate.

How many carbohydrates should I eat?

Each person’s carbohydrate needs vary based on factors such as height, weight, age, activity levels, and medication. The following is a GUIDELINE, in a general guideline !:
3 to 4 options per meal (45 to 60 grams) for women
4 to 5 options per meal (60 to 75 grams) for men
1 to 2 options per sandwich (15 to 30 grams)
If you need help determining your carbohydrate needs, see a dietitian.

Read the nutritional information, they are there for a reason.

The Nutrition Facts label on food packaging tells you what you need to count carbohydrates. Look at the SERVING SIZE and TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES (in grams):

The serving size is based on one serving, not the entire package. Multiply the number of servings by the total grams of carbohydrates and you will know how many carbohydrates you are eating. Sugar is included in the total carbohydrates. All carbohydrates raise blood glucose in similar ways.

Legal Law

Gender pay gap

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Since the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the gender pay gap has improved at an extremely slow rate. In 1963, women were paid roughly 60 cents compared to men. In 2015, we haven’t made much progress. Women only earn 78 cents on the dollar than men. That means we’ve only increased by 18 cents in 50 years! Economist Evelyn Murphy, who is chair of the federal wage bill, has estimated that over a lifetime of work (47 years), women have lost a total of the following in wages; High school graduates lost $ 700,000, college graduates lost $ 1.2 million, and professional school graduates lost $ 2 million.

Not only does the pay gap have an effect on women’s current financial situation and ability to save for retirement, it also shows that lower wages result in lower contributions to their social security benefits. This results in a decrease in social security benefits for women due to the fact that benefits are determined by the amount of lifetime contributions. In 2012, the average social security benefit for a 65-year-old woman was $ 12,520 a year, compared to $ 16,396 for a 65-year-old man. Coupled with the fact that women have less savings than men due to lower wage rates and longevity of women compared to men overall, we are seeing twice as many women over 65 living below the poverty line. If the wage gap were closed, in addition to women earning more, saving more and receiving higher Social Security benefits, women would also be contributing much more to social security, which would be beneficial to all.

The gender pay gap is not just a national problem. We see this gender pay gap also internationally. CNN reports that the United States is ranked 65th out of 142 countries in the world with respect to the gender pay gap. The top countries were Burundi with 83 percent, Singapore and Norway with 80 percent. Italian women only earned 48 percent of men’s wages, and Israel only 47 percent. The lowest percentages are observed in Syria, Pakistan and Jordan. This is clearly an international problem for women around the world. Action is needed to change not only our nation, but also the entire world.

There are several steps we can take as women to help close this gap. Public awareness of this problem is essential. In addition, many experts agree that women must learn to better negotiate their wages with potential employers. However, negotiation skills are difficult for women because sometimes self-promotion, which works for men, can backfire on them. Some tactics that have been shown to be effective for women are knowing what your skills are worth, exhibiting a positive attitude, and discussing common goals and what they would personally contribute. There are workshops that can help educate women on how to become successful negotiators. Another way we can improve the gap is to encourage our corporations to be fair to all employees. Companies can use audits to monitor and address gender pay gaps. Businesses should know that paying fairly is the ethical and legal thing to enforce. It would also improve the productivity and overall morale of your employees. In addition to the Equal Pay Act of 1963, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009, which offers more protection against unfair pay. This law allows women to file a lawsuit against the company for 180 days after wage discrimination occurs. The AAUW website offers information and support to help women fight for their right to equal pay.

Most economists agree that we have not seen a significant improvement in the gender pay gap in the last 50 years. Closing the gender pay gap would help not only the women of our country, but our entire economy, as well as our social security program. We should all take steps to educate ourselves on this topic by reading the many government reports that are available online to increase our awareness. Women as a whole must be better able to negotiate our wages and hold employers accountable for discrimination. The media continues to discuss this issue and economists continue to report on and analyze this 78 percent national wage gap. We must continue to work as individuals to close this gap using some of the methods discussed, as well as finding new ways to help. Women deserve equal pay for equal work.