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Why You Should Avoid Diet Foods | Health, Fitness, Diet and Weight ...

One of the most often quoted misconceptions when it comes to dieting is that you somehow need special foods to go about doing this. The food companies have taken this idea and blown it out to epic proportions, one only needs to go to any grocery store in the country to see aisles and aisles of specialty ?diet products? which all claim to help the eater lose weight faster as compared to those who are eating regular food.

The truth of the matter is that this is about as far from the truth as you can get. If you?re looking to be healthy but don?t have the money to shell out for all of these high priced diet foods, you?re not incapable of losing weight. The fact of the matter is that if you choose to live healthy it?s a lifestyle, not a diet. Eating diet foods may help people lose weight, but unless those people choose to camp out in the diet aisle for the rest of their lives, the moment they start eating ?normal food? again the weight will come back on and they will be stuck in an endless yo-yo procession.

The real secret to losing weight is to make reasonable changes in your lifestyle that you can maintain for a long period of time. If you can?t afford specialty ?diet foods? or simply have no interest in consuming them regularly for the rest of your life, you?d do well to avoid them. Where you?d eat diet foods, instead start eating fresh fruits and vegetables, and try to stay far away from processed foods of any kind.

Not only are diet foods expensive, in many ways they may be more detrimental to your health than you realize. More and more nutritionists are speaking out against dietary additives like artificial sweeteners, saying that at the end of the day they are both bad for your body and relatively ineffective when it comes to losing weight. A better strategy is to slowly wean yourself away from sweet foods in general, rather than simply getting addicted to artificial means of sweetening products. In addition, there have been some studies that suggest that eating artificial sweeteners could be harmful to your health. These studies have not as yet been substantiated, but the fact that their harmful capabilities are in question should discourage most consumers from eating them.

Essentially, even those who are not on a budget should avoid diet foods. Instead, learn how to enjoy real foods, and you can save both money and inches on your waistline!

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Walking Around: Home Improvement...

I'm on a mission to find inspiration lately. We have a few projects on the home front that need to kick-off this year.?

#1. Paint the ugly yellow hallway to a beautiful shade of blue dusk?(courtesy of Restoration Hardware)
#2. Re-do bedroom closets (thanks to elfa at the Container Store)
#3. Get picture framed for bf's office (courtesy of April Sevens in Chicago)
#4. New bedding...this has been a struggle for me, I had my eye on a few different patterns - where I am typically challenged is deciding a color palette for the room. The walls are beige - it's probably going to stay that way, do I keep it neutral??
#5. The Fireplace. This will be one of the most fun projects - taking down wall cabinets (that I have NEVER been fond of) painting the walls a lighter color, incorporating reclaimed wood and built in shelving including a bar and wine fridge. And most importantly, getting the fireplace to a better working condition without smelling like gas.?
#6. Shades. There are heavy curtains in the living room right now that just block out the west facing natural light that always produces beautiful shades of pink and orange at sunset. We would love to get automatic shades that we can control when the sun is too bright and creates a glare on the tv.?

#7. Picture Wall. I have been wanting to do this in every apartment I've ever lived. We have some great photos but I'm also planning on combing the web for unique prints, black and white photography. I think adding dimension with Vintage letters, and antlers would be fun;)

#8. Patterns. Everything is a bit flat with solids right now - with the exception of my cowhide rug and zebra chair. I think it would be so nice to layer in patters, bold colors and accessorize.

The...if we win the lottery wishlist:
#9. The Kitchen would be amazing with painted cabinets, lighter colored marble, stainless steal appliances. It's a loft style apartment with high ceilings and the kitchen flows into the living room - so the lighter colors would really make it feel larger.
#10. Master Bathroom re-haul. Tile, rain shower faucet, the works!


Here is my Pinterest folder for 'Home Renovation'. More to come on that...

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Freedom of movement and education |

April 3, 2012 ? 8:38 am

Athambile Masola

By Athambile Masola

Last month Premier Zille?s tweets caused yet another outrage across the social networking world. Many took umbrage with her reference to education refugees from the Eastern Cape who have flooded schools in the Western Cape running away from the dismal quality of education.

I did not follow the furore as closely as I should have as I was recovering from my first term of teaching, in the Western Cape. I decided to spend some of my school holiday (at home) in East London and Grahamstown, in the Eastern Cape. Conversations inevitably led to the Premier?s tweet and her defence and justification for using the word refugee. I was moved by the extent of outrage amongst friends and I found myself taking umbrage with all the talk about education and refugees in a democratic country such as South Africa.

Premier Zille?s defence was in the attempt of reclaiming the word refugee for herself and how she understands it in the context of the chaotic education system in South Africa where people are voting with their feet and leaving the Eastern Cape for greener pastures in other provinces. As a teacher and someone from the Eastern Cape, I empathise with those who have had to relocate because their basic right to education in the Eastern Cape is being flagrantly disregarded. I have been asked numerous times why I did not stay in the Eastern Cape and teach in schools where there is the most need.

My reasoning has always been about the practicalities of teaching: the Western Cape Department of Education issued several vacancy lists for teaching posts whereas in the Eastern Cape there were none. Friends who decided to stay in the Eastern Cape and teach have still not been paid their first salary. These conditions amongst many others made it easy for me to consider a teaching post in the Western Cape where I have been paid regularly since January. But above all, I made the choice to move to the Western Cape. As a citizen of this country, the right of movement is one that I value as an individual.

The discourse of displacement and education refugees makes me uncomfortable considering that all citizens have the freedom of movement in this country. I doubt that yuppies would be dubbed as employment refugees when they move to the Western Cape for better employment opportunities (as is the case with many friends who decide to become lawyers and accountants and remain in the Western Cape after they have graduated from local universities). I doubt middle-class learners who move to the Western Cape (and attend private schools and expensive public schools) form part of the group of education refugees. It seems that education refugees refers to learners from poor, working class and marginalised communities. This implies that the freedom of movement is taken for granted for people who have the social capital to move, but those who are poor and in most need, it is problematised.

As a woman whose legacy is about forced removals and carrying the dompas as my grandmother did during apartheid, the freedom of movement and the choice to be able to move where I want to move is one I do not take for granted. It seems bizarre that the freedom to basic education can affect the freedom of movement as we have seen happen in the Eastern Cape. As a teacher who is well aware of the travesty that is taking place in the education system, I wish more people would be enraged by the state of education in the Eastern Cape (and all poor people in this country) rather than deconstructing Premier Zille?s misuse or disuse of the word.

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Claims Examiner II - Workers' Compensation

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PRIMARY PURPOSE : To analyze mid and higher-level workers compensation, general liability or disability claims to determine benefits due; to ensure ongoing adjudication of claims within company standards and industry best practices; and to manage subrogation of claims and negotiate settlements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Processes general liability claims by gathering information to determine liability exposure, assigns reserve values to claims, making claims payments as necessary and settling claims up to designated authority level.

Processes workers compensation claims determining compensability and benefits due on long term indemnity claims, monitors reserve accuracy, and files necessary documentation with state agency.

Develops and manages workers compensation claims' action plans to resolution, coordinates return-to-work efforts, and approves claim payments.

Approves and processes assigned disability claims, determines benefits due, and manages action plan pursuant to the disability claim or client contract.

Manages subrogation of claims and negotiates settlements.

Communicates claim action/processing with claimant and client.

Ensures claim files are properly documented and claims coding is correct.

Maintains professional client relationships.

Supports the organization's quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Licenses as required.

Experience
Two (2) years of claims management experience or successful completion of Claims Examiner II training required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of ERISA regulations, offsets and deductions, disability duration, medical management practices and Social Security application procedures as applicable to line of business

  
  

• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills

  
  

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

  
  

• Analytical and interpretive skills

  
  

• Strong organizational skills

  
  

• Good interpersonal skills

  
  

• Ability to work in a team environment

  
  

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time .

Sedgwick CMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Additional Information: Workers' Compensation claims handling experience in the Washington jurisdiction required.

WA workers' compensation licensing preferred.
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WoW Pets ? The Best Pets For The Hunter Class | Dog Training Blog ...

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For the World of Warcraft player who embarks on his journey as a Hunter, having a pet will often keep you company, as Hunters often opt for a solo adventure.

Aside from keeping your Hunter company, the pet has a far deeper purpose. Your pet can give you a tremendous advantage when battling monsters. This is good news for you as it minimizes the odds of you taking damage that could have been otherwise avoided.

With all the different types of pets available, it will take some experimenting to decide which pet is best for you. Each type of pet has its strength as well as weakness, so there is no best overall pet. It just comes down to your personal preference. In this article I will explain the ups and downs of each pet. This will help you decide which pet is best suited for your style.

There are a few steps that need to be taken first before you can go in search of a pet. The first step is to tame a pet, and this can be achieved by finishing a taming quest and then completing the quest. Once you have these two steps under your belt, you?re ready for your first pet.

If you happen to own a real pet, do you regularly feed it? The answer is obviously ?yes?, and you want to treat your Warcraft pet the same. Periodically feeding your pet will ensure that it remains happy, and a happy pet will demonstrate its loyalty by dealing over 100% damage to enemies. Content pets will deal damage at 100%. Be a negligent pet owner and your pet will show its dissatisfaction by dealing below 100% damage. In some cases, your pet may just run away.

Now when it comes to choosing your pet, here are the attributes of each one. Pets such as cats, hyenas, ravagers, and wolves, can use the dash ability which increases their speed.

If you prefer ninja like abilities, then a cat is a top choice. Cats can use stealth, which enables them to creep up on enemies unnoticed.

Pets of flight like the bat and owl are good for close range damage. Their screech ability allows them to deal damage while lowering the attack power of nearby enemies.

If you want a pet that just gets in the enemy?s face and do damage, then cats and ravagers are not bad choices, though you will have to be careful as these pets have fairly low health meters. The reverse is true for pets like the bear and gorilla, which have high health stats, but does not deal the strongest damage.

There is much more that can be explained about each pet, but doing so would take an entire manual. Hopefully this article at least gave you an idea of what pet would be best suited for your style.

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