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One of my greatest lookalike moments ever! Shoreditch 2001 -

Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

You have no idea how it influenced the market preferences of racegoers or viewers though. Tobacco companies did, which is why they spent so much on it. Tobacco advertising in motorsports was hugely lucrative for companies such as Philip Morris, British American and Altadis - precisely why it accounted for approximately $200m each year in F1 deals alone. The rationale was, as with any advertising, that Motorsports, especially events like Formula 1, NASCAR, Moto GP and other high-profile races, attract a large audience both in person and through television broadcasts. By sponsoring these events, tobacco companies could ensure their brand names and logos were prominently displayed on cars, driver suits, and other promotional materials, thus reaching a wide audience. In terms of Target Audience, historically market research showed that motorsports traditionally appealed to a demographic that overlapped with the target market for tobacco products - typically a younger, more adventurous, and risk-taking mentality. By associating their brands with motorsports, tobacco companies aimed to establish a connection with this audience and increase brand loyalty among them. Associated with this, in terms of image and lifestyle branding, tobacco companies used associate their brands with excitement, speed, and a glamorous lifestyle. By aligning themselves with successful racing teams and popular drivers, they sought to create a perception of their products as being linked with high performance and success. And it worked. People identify with these images. I smoked Marlboro red as a teen because I thought they were the most rock n' roll cigarettes out there and therefore in my mind, I looked cool. I also liked the distinctive taste. The removal of branding from cigarette packs in 2017 in spite of industry efforts has resulted in a sustained fall in sales. Standardised packaging remove the messages that allow consumers to identify with and differentiate between types of cigarette that are essential in the processes brand identification works through. This is precisely why in an attempt to counter flagging sales. Philip Morris rolled out a reusable Marlboro red container complete with logo under the pretence of keeping the product fresher. The costs of problem gambling for individuals, their families, and for wider society, are significant which is why it should be similarly purged from football despite the best efforts of some MPs and associated lobbying to prevent this. At the end of the 2025-2026 season it will be banned from Premier League shirt fronts, but not sleeves or LED advertising and it will still continue to saturate match day TV advertising - an omission that GambleAware has previously called a “missed opportunity”. The charity has also called for smoking-style health warnings on gambling products, warning punters of the potential risks. This is not a "Nanny state" in operation, it's simply, like tobacco, recognition of the detrimental effect on society that should no longer be promoted.

Much of our fanbase has no shame. Look no further than the ridiculous salmon pink away shirt that transformed the Kop end into a nauseating wall of splattered prawn cocktail.

Some Krispy Kreme donuts and a pint of Singha?

I'm sure she will settle in time. Even though she is 7 yrs old, you can still change her regime. The adjustment is massive and you don't know what she was previously accustomed to. It is most important that you establish the new rules immediately and consistently and although it can seem harsh she will over time inure to her new routine and environment. If you or your partner continue to sleep downstairs you aren't going to change anything. All of this is to be expected given the upheaval that she has experienced. Nonetheless, she's loved and part of your family and that will go a long way. She will learn that you are still there for her in the morning. Separation anxiety isn't just whining, whimpering and crying - it's awful to witness. I was outside the polling station last week and there was an elderly lab there that looked like it was having a seizure. Its entire body was shaking and quivering spasmodically and it couldn't even stand on its hind legs. Turns out the owner was inside voting for a few minutes and it had been left with their friend that it was unfamiliar with. He reappeared and the dog immediately responded. Long term, this behaviour can take a dreadful toll on the dog's well being. Get her used to being on her own for short periods during the day. One of my daughter's house cats is afflicted with it and when they go away, she goes on hunger strike, hides and won't even drink for the first few days. I wish you all the best. Stick with it, show her plenty of love and attention and I guarantee she will eventually adjust to her new home that you have given her.

It might be worth thinking about. Dogs can be crate trained at any age, but if she has been accustomed to sleeping at the bottom of a bed for example, that is very challenging to break down. Also, a crate is sanctuary to a dog - it is their den, their space, and this can be very reassuring and comforting. With older dogs I have owned, I have simply left the door open and they have gone in of their own preference and volition. Even my four month old puppy puts herself to bed in hers when she is tired. The worse thing you can do, as counter intuitive as it is, is respond to the whining/crying. Strictly speaking, it isn't separation anxiety, because she knows that you are still there. When you leave the house, your scent drops and that is when they can become particularly agitated and upset. As hard at it is you need to persevere, because if you respond you will reinforce it. It may be weeks even months, but you must stick with it. Is she a rescue? What were the circumstances?

Are you crate training?

Some excellent points on here and several things to echo. You absolutely must tailor your CV/application to every role using the vacancy description and the job description/personal specification if provided. There was some awful advice on here a few months ago concerning NHS vacancies and stating that all you need to do is satisfy the criteria listed in the latter to guarantee an interview. Ensure that you heed both, and research the organisation/business. The role description on the advertised vacancy is not enough and can frequently be scant in the information provided. As mentioned, organisations increasingly employ ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) to take the headache out of shortlisting so it is essential that you embed their competencies, technical skills, desired experience, key terminology and values into your CV and covering letter/statement. Depending on the level of sophistication of these systems they can be frustrated by overly complicated formats, so avoid tables, differing fonts, text boxes, columns etc - you really can find some dreadful templates online. And speaking of which, CVs will differ internationally. I don't necessarily concur with the post suggesting that US CVs are "very OTT"...North American résumés/combination CVs are actually quite austere and designed to be succinct - usually one page. They can however employ elaborate formats and multiple columns and boxes (perhaps that's what being referred to, in which case I do agree). In the UK, as I'm sure you are aware, organisations use reverse chronological CVs - your most recent employment first. Here is a suggested sequence for the structure: Personal Profile. - Keep it brief, with a statement of objective. Key Skills (if a competency based CV). In STEM sectors or for more technical roles perhaps 'Technical Skills' or 'Practical Skills' Education (again commencing with most recent). Employment/Applied Experience. (Sometimes to beat the reverse chronological structure, you may have 'Applied Experience' and 'Additional Employment' - two different sections assuming that the most recent role wasn't as relevant to the position and you wish to place emphasis upon a particular role that you want at the fore of the CV.) Professional Membership. (Any affiliation with professional bodies/societies). Additional Training and Achievements. Interests. This is pretty much what industry tells us, although the ordering and sections are not absolute, so this is merely a recommendation. You may not even have a skills section since given your extensive previous employment you will be able to implicitly demonstrate this in your role outlines. One thing that I repeatedly hear is that industry wants to get a feel for the individual behind the application, hence 'additional training and achievements' and 'interests' can convey much about the candidate's qualities, values. motivations and potential and certain things may resonate with the recruiter. Avoid the trivial, and naturally, anything that may be negatively construed. Avoid the word 'hobbies'. Your personal details need not even include your address and If you are also required to fill out an application form your protected characteristics will be completed there. There is no need to put date of birth, nationality or gender (or a photograph) on a UK CV. Having shortlisted an application round 70% of organisations will subsequently search for a LinkedIn profile, so include a link and ensure that you have one which is up to date, active and professional. And no, this does not necessarily have to be a premium account. Ultimately you are trying to get as close to the optimum as possible, but recruitment is subjective and prone to subconscious bias. There are self-proclaimed 'CV experts' that you will encounter online and in person, and advice is frequently conflicting and contradictory. You'll often find these guys working for recruitment agencies...if it is high end simply go with what they say. They understand their caseload and business accounts and know what their clients are looking for. Hopefully, your CV will end up on the desk of a hiring manager/panel. There are three things then that a human being is looking for: 1/ A readable and easily digestible format. The brain looks for patterns. Make it easy for them. A uniform, and consistent format throughout and ensure ease of assimilation. Avoid block text/lengthy paragraphs and use bullet points where possible. 2/ That is is modified to their role. As has been mentioned, every CV must be tailored to meet the specific requirements of the role. 3/ Themselves on a page. You likely won't know the person that is reading it, (unless it's an internal application), but you will have done your homework about the organisation, their values, organisational ethos, working culture, vision and business objectives. Appeal to these - and as mentioned, an interests section can align you as a candidate to the sort of person that would be a good fit for them. Appreciate also, that this is reciprocal - are they a good fit for you? There may be a myriad of reasons that you haven't been invited to interview yet and your CV may well be more than adequate. There are so many variables at play and of course prejudices. It could just be that a role was internally allocated or that another applicant's credentials were a closer fit. I work in research capability and I do a lot of work with career changers. We also have many PGRs and postdoctoral researchers making the transition to industry from academia and eager to know how to articulate their knowledge, skills, strengths, experience and attributes. I have found that instead of of having preconceived ideas about how to do a CV/application for industry it has been best to follow their lead and ask employers themselves. As has already been said, avoid these supposed 'professional CV writers' at all cost - and that 'cost' can often be appreciable. I can fling you some templates if that helps?

I'm very intrigued to see what their policy will be in respect of international student visas and the graduate visa extension. It will also be interesting to see if Stamp Duty will return to its original rate in March 2025.

The West Midlands Health Authority had other ideas...

It's incessant. And you'll notice in the match day threads it's the same individuals over and over and over again. They then are nowhere to be seen if we win.

I lived the the Land of the Long White Cloud. Beautiful place, although like here, the rivers are ****ed. There are still large pockets of prejudice and bigotry, particularly in more remote parts of the South Island. Auckland is the most liberal city - but expensive now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2503exwrwlo

What a terrifying prospect. Irrespective of what people may think of the Tory Party, they are not solely populated by alt-right lunatics. There are moderates who need to wrest control of the party back from the more extreme leaning factions, just as it was important for Labour to exorcise and purge the Corbynistas.

Apparently, she's a professional voice artist in the Leicestershire area. Perhaps she's working on her Marine Le Pen?

Just got this shite posted through my door... FFS!

I got barred from the thread months ago because I locked horns with Blue Brett. I find it more astonishing that people can be that misinformed to the extent that they think that climate change is a natural as opposed to an anthropogenic phenomenon.

Currently 22% of this vote, but bar one other member I can think of that proudly wears his alt-right allegiance like a badge of honour, I suspect that these people are very coy about their voting preference and reluctant to post on this thread. It's a bit like the climate change poll. The usual suspects are vocal whilst the majority remain tacit.

Reminded me of this...