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1662, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Definition of homework noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• I always do my homework on the bus.
• physics/geography/French, etc. homework
• I still haven't done my geography homework.
• How much homework do you get?
• for homework I have to write up the notes for homework.
• (especially North American English) I have to finish this homework assignment .
• acquire/​get/​lack (an) education/​training/ (British English) (some) qualifications
• receive/​provide somebody with training/​tuition
• develop/​design/​plan a curriculum/ (especially British English) course/ (North American English) program/​syllabus
• give/​go to/​attend a class/​lesson/​lecture/​seminar
• hold/​run/​conduct a class/​seminar/​workshop
• sign up for/​take a course/​classes/​lessons
• go to/​start preschool/​kindergarten/​nursery school
• be in (North American English) the first, second, etc. grade/ (British English) year 1, 2. etc. (at school)
• study/​take/​drop history/​chemistry/​German, etc.
• (British English) leave/​finish/​drop out of/ (North American English) quit school
• (North American English) graduate high school/​college
• be the victim/​target of bullying
• (British English) play truant from/ (both British English, informal) bunk off/​skive off school (= not go to school when you should)
• (both especially North American English) skip/​cut class/​school
• (British English) cheat in/ (North American English) cheat on an exam/​a test
• get/​be given a detention (for doing something)
• be expelled from/​be suspended from school
• do your homework/ (British English) revision/​a project on something
• work on/​write/​do/​submit an essay/​a dissertation/​a thesis/​an assignment/ (North American English) a paper
• finish/​complete your dissertation/​thesis/​studies/​coursework
• hand in/ (North American English) turn in your homework/​essay/​assignment/​paper
• study/​prepare/ (British English) revise/ (North American English) review/ (North American English, informal) cram for a test/​an exam
• take/ (both British English) do/​sit a test/​an exam
• (especially British English) mark/ (especially North American English) grade homework/​a test
• (British English) do well in/ (North American English) do well on/ (especially North American English, informal) ace a test/​an exam
• pass/​fail/ (especially North American English, informal) flunk a test/​an exam/​a class/​a course/​a subject
• apply to/​get into/​go to/​start college/ (British English) university
• leave/​graduate from law school/​college/ (British English) university (with a degree in computer science)
• study for/​take/ (British English) do/​complete a law degree/​a degree in physics
• (both North American English) major/​minor in biology/​philosophy
• earn/​receive/​be awarded/​get/​have/​hold a master’s degree/​a bachelor’s degree/​a PhD in economics
• Have you finished your homework?
• Have you done your physics homework yet?
• I was helping my sister with her maths homework.
• The homework assignments are worth 10% of the final grade.
• I have some homework to do on the Civil War.
• I want you to hand in this homework on Friday.
• The science teacher always gives a lot of homework.
• They get a lot of homework in English.
• They get masses of homework at secondary school.
• We had to write out one of the exercises for homework.
• for homework
• homework  on

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[ hohm -wurk ]

• schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom ( distinguished from classwork ).
• a single assignment of such schoolwork: Homeworks are due at the beginning of class.
• paid work done at home , as piecework.

to do one's homework for the next committee meeting.

/ ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk /

• school work done out of lessons, esp at home
• any preparatory study
• work done at home for pay

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Example sentences.

Now, they log on to Zoom from their bedrooms, surrounded by unfinished homework assignments and tattered stuffed animals, waiting to be assigned calls, texts and emails by the trained therapists who oversee the program.

Yow started her homework and saw Frese had gone 35-22 with two winning seasons at Ball State, which hadn’t had a winning record in its previous nine seasons.

Do some homework before investing in a diamond, and that lifelong commitment.

Another poster included an image of their losses over what appeared to be online math homework.

As we countdown to Inauguration Day, I've been doing my homework—and looking to the past for inspiration.

“I can help my children with their homework and sometimes we text in English at my job,” Santos says.

Scheunemann, meanwhile, had no idea who Spencer was, and did some homework.

She jumped at the chance to watch RT, or jumped at the chance to skip calculus homework.

And we encourage parent-student “contracts,” for class attendance, homework submission and even extra-curriculum activities.

Adicéam did his homework, spending 50 days collecting pieces, many with unexpected stories behind them.

Much of this homework is done by a very bad light and the boy's eyes suffer much.

For homework we have prepared alphabets where the letters are printed in type-writing order.

His parents were always getting angry with him for losing his clothes, or his toys, or his homework.

Only at the time when he was going to Beauregard School, with his homework.

And once a week or twice a week she was sending her homework or something to him.

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• construction
• establishment
• preparedness
• qualification

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

What Is Homework?

Homework is work that teachers give students to complete outside of the school day. Homework is meant to provide students with practice for what was learned in school or an extension of what was done in class. Students are expected to complete the homework and return to school with the completed homework assignment.

Why Do Teachers Give Homework?

Most teachers give students homework so that they can practice something that was taught to them during class.

For example, if a teacher is teaching students how to add decimal numbers then the homework assignment would be for students to try adding decimals at home independently.

In my science class I never give my students homework that isn’t meaningful or practice towards a learning standard.

Gone are the days of giving homework that is “busy work”.

Also, when students return the following day their homework assignment is incorporated into the lesson so they quickly figure out that completing homework is necessary.

Some teachers, myself included, will use homework as a formative assessment.

If you are unsure what formative assessments are then you need to check out this article I wrote recently.

What Does Homework Look Like?

Homework can be almost anything.

Some examples of homework may include a simple worksheet to complete, a long term project, research, reading, a journal entry, completing something online, a drawing, or the continuation of something started in school, and just about anything else.

Homework isn’t limited to one specific thing.

With my eight grade students I have assigned videos for them to watch, creating a slideshow, completing a CER (more about the CER here) , conduct a survey for data collection, and more.

I have even had them collect leaves to identify the following day in our science class!

If you are a teacher reading this make sure to make your homework assignments interesting and worthwhile, don’t just assign homework as busy work.

Do Teachers Have To Give Homework?

No, teachers don’t have to give homework.

Usually teachers have discretion whether or not they are going to assign homework.

Personally, the principal or school district I work for has no idea how often I assign homework or what I assign for homework.

This decision to give or not give homework solely comes down to the classroom teacher.

The Importance Of Homework

The importance of homework is a heavily debated topic these days.

On one hand you have teachers that will say it is necessary that students continue learning outside the classroom in order to be more successful inside the classroom.

On the other hand some teachers will say that homework isn’t necessary as long as students are working hard during the school day.

Another reason homework is seen as not necessary is because students these days are so busy out of school that they don’t have time to complete homework.

Who is right?

I’d say it’s probably somewhere in the middle.

There is nothing wrong with a little homework for students but it shouldn’t be assigned every night.

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noun as in assignment

Strongest matches

• appointment

Strong matches

noun as in drill

• conditioning
• preparation
• constitutional
• instruction
• run through

Weak matches

• daily dozen
• learning by doing

noun as in lesson

noun as in practice

noun as in preparation

• arrangement
• construction
• establishment
• preparedness
• qualification
• anticipation
• expectation
• manufacture
• substructure
• getting ready
• making ready
• putting in order

noun as in revision

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• reconsideration
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Example sentences.

Now, they log on to Zoom from their bedrooms, surrounded by unfinished homework assignments and tattered stuffed animals, waiting to be assigned calls, texts and emails by the trained therapists who oversee the program.

Yow started her homework and saw Frese had gone 35-22 with two winning seasons at Ball State, which hadn’t had a winning record in its previous nine seasons.

Do some homework before investing in a diamond, and that lifelong commitment.

Another poster included an image of their losses over what appeared to be online math homework.

As we countdown to Inauguration Day, I've been doing my homework—and looking to the past for inspiration.

“I can help my children with their homework and sometimes we text in English at my job,” Santos says.

Scheunemann, meanwhile, had no idea who Spencer was, and did some homework.

She jumped at the chance to watch RT, or jumped at the chance to skip calculus homework.

And we encourage parent-student “contracts,” for class attendance, homework submission and even extra-curriculum activities.

Adicéam did his homework, spending 50 days collecting pieces, many with unexpected stories behind them.

Much of this homework is done by a very bad light and the boy's eyes suffer much.

For homework we have prepared alphabets where the letters are printed in type-writing order.

His parents were always getting angry with him for losing his clothes, or his toys, or his homework.

Only at the time when he was going to Beauregard School, with his homework.

And once a week or twice a week she was sending her homework or something to him.

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Words related to homework are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word homework . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

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noun as in information taught

noun as in exercise, application

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7 Best Java Homework Help Websites: How to Choose Your Perfect Match?

J ava programming is not a field that could be comprehended that easily; thus, it is no surprise that young learners are in search of programming experts to get help with Java homework and handle their assignments. But how to choose the best alternative when the number of proposals is enormous? 

In this article, we are going to talk about the top ‘do my Java assignment’ services that offer Java assignment assistance and dwell upon their features. In the end, based on the results, you will be able to choose the one that meets your demands to the fullest and answer your needs. Here is the list of services that are available today, as well as those that are on everyone's lips:

TOP Java Assignment Help Services: What Makes Them Special?

No need to say that every person is an individual and the thing that suits a particular person could not meet the requirements of another. So, how can we name the best Java assignment help services on the web? - We have collected the top issues students face when searching for Java homework help and found the companies that promise to meet these requirements. 

What are these issues, though?

• Pricing . Students are always pressed for budget, and finding services that suit their pockets is vital. Thus, we tried to provide services that are relatively affordable on the market. Of course, professional services can’t be offered too cheaply, so we have chosen the ones that balance professionalism and affordability.
• Programming languages . Not all companies have experts in all possible programming languages. Thus, we tried to choose the ones that offer as many different languages as possible. 
• Expert staff . In most cases, students come to a company when they need to place their ‘do my Java homework’ orders ASAP. Thus, a large expert staff is a real benefit for young learners. They want to come to a service, place their order and get a professional to start working on their project in no time. 
• Reviews . Of course, everyone wants to get professional help with Java homework from a reputable company that has already completed hundreds of Java assignments for their clients. Thus, we have mentioned only those companies that have earned enough positive feedback from their clients.
• Deadline options. Flexible deadline options are also a benefit for those who are placing their last-minute Java homework help assignments. Well, we also provide services with the most extended deadlines for those who want to save some money and place their projects beforehand.
• Guarantees . This is the must-feature if you want to get quality assistance and stay assured you are totally safe with the company you have chosen. In our list, we have only named companies that provide client-oriented guarantees and always keep their word, as well as offer only professional Java assignment experts.
• Customization . Every service from the list offers Java assistance tailored to clients’ personal needs. There, you won’t find companies that offer pre-completed projects and sell them at half-price.

So, let’s have a closer look at each option so you can choose the one that totally meets your needs.

DoMyAssignments.com

At company service, you can get assistance with academic writing as well as STEM projects. The languages you can get help with are C#, C++, Computer science, Java, Javascript, HTML, PHP, Python, Ruby, and SQL.

The company’s prices start at $30/page for a project that needs to be done in 14+ days.

Guarantees and extra services

The company offers a list of guarantees to make your cooperation as comfortable as possible. So, what can you expect from the service?

• Free revisions . When you get your order, you can ask your expert for revisions if needed. It means that if you see that any of your demands were missed, you can get revisions absolutely for free. 
• Money-back guarantee. The company offers professional help, and they are sure about their experts and the quality of their assistance. Still, if you receive a project that does not meet your needs, you can ask for a full refund. 
• Confidentiality guarantee . Stay assured that all your personal information is safe and secure, as the company scripts all the information you share with them.
• 100% customized assistance . At this service, you won’t find pre-written codes, all the projects are completed from scratch.

Expert staff

If you want to hire one of the top Java homework experts at DoMyAssignments , you can have a look at their profile, see the latest orders they have completed, and make sure they are the best match for your needs. Also, you can have a look at the samples presented on their website and see how professional their experts are. If you want to hire a professional who completed a particular sample project, you can also turn to a support team and ask if you can fire this expert.

CodingHomeworkHelp.org

CodingHomeworkHelp is rated at 9.61/10 and has 10+ years of experience in the programming assisting field. Here, you can get help with the following coding assignments: MatLab, Computer Science, Java, HTML, C++, Python, R Studio, PHP, JavaScript, and C#.

Free options all clients get

Ordering your project with CodingHomeworkHelp.org, you are to enjoy some other options that will definitely satisfy you.

• Partial payments . If you order a large project, you can pay for it in two parts. Order the first one, get it done, and only then pay for the second one.
• Revisions . As soon as you get your order, you can ask for endless revisions unless your project meets your initial requirements.
• Chat with your expert . When you place your order, you get an opportunity to chat directly with your coding helper. If you have any questions or demands, there is no need to first contact the support team and ask them to contact you to your assistant. 
• Code comments . If you have questions concerning your code, you can ask your helper to provide you with the comments that will help you better understand it and be ready to discuss your project with your professor.

The prices start at $20/page if you set a 10+ days deadline. But, with CodingHomeworkHelp.org, you can get a special discount; you can take 20% off your project when registering on the website. That is a really beneficial option that everyone can use.

CWAssignments.com

CWAssignments.com is an assignment helper where you can get professional help with programming and calculations starting at $30/page. Moreover, you can get 20% off your first order.

Working with the company, you are in the right hands and can stay assured that the final draft will definitely be tailored to your needs. How do CWAssignments guarantee their proficiency?

• Money-back guarantee . If you are not satisfied with the final work, if it does not meet your expectations, you can request a refund. 
• Privacy policy . The service collects only the data essential to complete your order to make your cooperation effective and legal. 
• Security payment system . All the transactions are safe and encrypted to make your personal information secure. 
• No AI-generated content . The company does not use any AI tools to complete their orders. When you get your order, you can even ask for the AI detection report to see that your assignment is pure. 

With CWAssignments , you can regulate the final cost of your project. As it was mentioned earlier, the prices start at $30/page, but if you set a long-term deadline or ask for help with a Java assignment or with a part of your task, you can save a tidy sum.

DoMyCoding.com

This company has been offering its services on the market for 18+ years and provides assistance with 30+ programming languages, among which are Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, etc. Moreover, here, you can get assistance not only with programming but also with calculations. 

Pricing and deadlines

With DoMyCoding , you can get help with Java assignments in 8 hours, and their prices start at $30/page with a 14-day deadline.

Guarantees and extra benefits

The service offers a number of guarantees that protect you from getting assistance that does not meet your requirements. Among the guarantees, you can find:

• The money-back guarantee . If your order does not meet your requirements, you will get a full refund of your order.
• Free edits within 7 days . After you get your project, you can request any changes within the 7-day term. 
• Payments in parts . If you have a large order, you can pay for it in installments. In this case, you get a part of your order, check if it suits your needs, and then pay for the other part. 
• 24/7 support . The service operates 24/7 to answer your questions as well as start working on your projects. Do not hesitate to use this option if you need to place an ASAP order.
• Confidentiality guarantee . The company uses the most secure means to get your payments and protects the personal information you share on the website to the fullest.

More benefits

Here, we also want to pay your attention to the ‘Samples’ section on the website. If you are wondering if a company can handle your assignment or you simply want to make sure they are professionals, have a look at their samples and get answers to your questions. 

AssignCode.com

AssignCode is one of the best Java assignment help services that you can entrust with programming, mathematics, biology, engineering, physics, and chemistry. A large professional staff makes this service available to everyone who needs help with one of these disciplines. As with some of the previous companies, AssignCode.com has reviews on different platforms (Reviews.io and Sitejabber) that can help you make your choice. 

As with all the reputed services, AssignCode offers guarantees that make their cooperation with clients trustworthy and comfortable. Thus, the company guarantees your satisfaction, confidentiality, client-oriented attitude, and authenticity.

Special offers

Although the company does not offer special prices on an ongoing basis, regular clients can benefit from coupons the service sends them via email. Thus, if you have already worked with the company, make sure to check your email before placing a new one; maybe you have received a special offer that will help you save some cash.

AssignmentShark.com

Reviews about this company you can see on different platforms. Among them are Reviews.io (4.9 out of 5), Sitejabber (4.5 points), and, of course, their own website (9.6 out of 10). The rate of the website speaks for itself.

Pricing 

When you place your ‘do my Java homework’ request with AssignmentShark , you are to pay $20/page for the project that needs to be done in at least ten days. Of course, if the due date is closer, the cost will differ. All the prices are presented on the website so that you can come, input all the needed information, and get an approximate calculation.

Professional staff

On the ‘Our experts’ page, you can see the full list of experts. Or, you can use filters to see the professional in the required field. 

The company has a quick form on its website for those who want to join their professional staff, which means that they are always in search of new experts to make sure they can provide clients with assistance as soon as the need arises.

Moreover, if one wants to make sure the company offers professional assistance, one can have a look at the latest orders and see how experts provide solutions to clients’ orders.

What do clients get?

Placing orders with the company, one gets a list of inclusive services:

• Free revisions. You can ask for endless revisions until your order fully meets your demands.
• Code comments . Ask your professional to provide comments on the codes in order to understand your project perfectly. 
• Source files . If you need the list of references and source files your helper turned to, just ask them to add these to the project.
• Chat with the professional. All the issues can be solved directly with your coding assistant.
• Payment in parts. Large projects can be paid for in parts. When placing your order, let your manager know that you want to pay in parts.

ProgrammingDoer.com

ProgrammingDoer is one more service that offers Java programming help to young learners and has earned a good reputation among previous clients. 

The company cherishes its reputation and does its best to let everyone know about their proficiency. Thus, you, as a client, can read what people think about the company on several platforms - on their website as well as at Reviews.io.

What do you get with the company?

Let’s have a look at the list of services the company offers in order to make your cooperation with them as comfortable as possible. 

• Free revisions . If you have any comments concerning the final draft, you can ask your professional to revise it for free as many times as needed unless it meets your requirements to the fullest.
• 24/7 assistance . No matter when you realize that you have a programming assignment that should be done in a few days. With ProgrammingDoer, you can place your order 24/7 and get a professional helper as soon as there is an available one.
• Chat with the experts . When you place your order with the company, you get an opportunity to communicate with your coding helper directly to solve all the problems ASAP.

Extra benefits

If you are not sure if the company can handle your assignment the right way, if they have already worked on similar tasks, or if they have an expert in the needed field, you can check this information on your own. First, you can browse the latest orders and see if there is something close to the issue you have. Then, you can have a look at experts’ profiles and see if there is anyone capable of solving similar issues.

Can I hire someone to do my Java homework?

If you are not sure about your Java programming skills, you can always ask a professional coder to help you out. All you need is to find the service that meets your expectations and place your ‘do my Java assignment’ order with them.  

What is the typical turnaround time for completing a Java homework assignment?

It depends on the service that offers such assistance as well as on your requirements. Some companies can deliver your project in a few hours, but some may need more time. But, you should mind that fast delivery is more likely to cost you some extra money. 

What is the average pricing structure for Java assignment help?

The cost of the help with Java homework basically depends on the following factors: the deadline you set, the complexity level of the assignment, the expert you choose, and the requirements you provide.

How will we communicate and collaborate on my Java homework?

Nowadays, Java assignment help companies provide several ways of communication. In most cases, you can contact your expert via live chat on a company’s website, via email, or a messenger. To see the options, just visit the chosen company’s website and see what they offer.

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Google is updating Gemini on Android to let its AI better tap into what’s on your screen. The update should allow Gemini to lean into one of its best use cases, helping you make sense of a limited set of data as you go about your day.

If you set Gemini as the default assist on your Android phone, it can already summarize or answer questions about a webpage or a screenshot. Soon, it’ll also be able to tell if there’s a video on your screen and prompt you to ask questions about it. Gemini uses the video’s automatic captions to find answers — something you could already get it to do in a more roundabout way .

Gemini will also take a similar cue if you’re looking at a PDF, but there’s a catch: you’ll need access to Google’s paid version, Gemini Advanced, to use it. That’s because the feature ingests the entire PDF, so it requires the long context window available to Gemini Advanced subscribers. But once it has taken the PDF on board, you’ve basically turned it into an expert on whatever that topic is — maybe that’s your dishwasher owner’s manual or your local curbside recycling guidelines. Gemini Advanced is part of the $20 per month Google One AI Premium plan .

There’s one more minor update, too — you’ll soon be able to drag and drop images generated by Gemini into whatever it is you’re working on without having to jump between apps. You’ll just long-press an image in the Gemini overlay and drag it into a chat or an email. Altogether, it has the net effect of making Gemini feel less like a Thing You Have To Go Get and something that’s just integrated seamlessly with the rest of the system.

It’s also a reminder that Google has been pursuing this dream of context-aware search for well over a decade — remember Google Now ? I think it’s a notable step forward; the best use of Gemini Assistant I’ve come across is asking it to remember a dinner recipe so I can ask it questions as I’m moving around the kitchen cooking. Sounds simple, but it feels a lot more practically useful to me than questioning AI about all the knowledge on the entirety of the internet.

Google’s Gemini on Android updates will be rolling out to “hundreds of millions of devices over the next few months,” and more contextual features are in the works.

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Social security to expand access to ssi program by updating definition of a public assistance household.

May 9, 2024 • By Jeffrey Buckner, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

Last Updated: May 9, 2024

Under the final rule, beginning September 30, 2024, the agency will expand the definition of a public assistance household to include households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments and households where not all members receive public assistance. The expanded definition will allow more people to qualify for SSI, increase some SSI recipients’ payment amounts, and reduce reporting burdens for individuals living in public assistance households.

The revised rule also changes the definition of a public assistance household when determining who in a household receives public assistance. The new rule defines a public assistance household as one that has both an SSI applicant or recipient, and at least one other household member who receives one or more of the listed means-tested public income-maintenance (PIM) payments (the any other definition). The previous policy required all household members to receive public assistance. This change benefits SSI recipients living in households where only some members receive public assistance.

“I’m committed to making systemic changes to help people access the critical benefits they need, including SSI,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security.

“By simplifying our policies and including an additional program geared towards low-income families, such as the SNAP, we are removing significant barriers to accessing SSI. These changes promote greater equity in our programs.”

SNAP is the first PIM benefit added to the agency’s public assistance household definition since it was established in 1980. This change helps ensure the agency’s policies better represent the current landscape of means-tested programs in the United States.

These changes are key because, if an applicant or recipient is determined to be living in a public assistance household, the agency assumes they are not receiving assistance from other household members that would otherwise be counted as income. This will allow more people to qualify for SSI and in some cases, receive a higher SSI payment.

This regulation update is one of several that Social Security is publishing to improve the SSI program. The agency recently announced it will exclude the value of food from SSI benefit calculations. (Read Our Blog .) The agency also recently announced it will expand its rental subsidy exception, currently only in place for SSI applicants and recipients residing in seven States, as a nationwide policy. (Read Our Blog .)

Social Security continuously examines programmatic policy and makes regulatory and sub-regulatory changes as appropriate.

For more information on the SSI program, including who is eligible and how to apply, visit Supplemental Security Income (SSI) .

To read the final rule “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household,” visit Federal Register: Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household .

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Tags: Disability , General Information , SSI , supplemental security income

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Jeffrey Buckner, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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May 14, 2024 12:59PM

This new rule will help so many people who need the SSI income!! Even with HUD and food stamps (which also doesn’t count against SSI anymore) SSI is not much to live on and certainly not enough for a person to pay rent with unless they are rooming with other people. The Ticket to Work program also makes a huge difference with accessing a career after becoming disabled. Check out choosework.ssa.gov and my company My Employment Options for support.

May 13, 2024 9:14AM

In 2015, Norfolk VA. Biased judge denied Over whelming Medical evidence because of Criminal conviction, Ignoring work History and eligibility Credits. With heavily prejudice Statement of keep Reading You’ll See him for what He is-Con-Man. Federal Courts, and local Lawyer’s,No justice.Sentenced to life of Poverty- SSI

May 9, 2024 6:12PM

I’m writing this email because I have very serious concerns about my recent denial for disability, concerning a misinformation case stating back to 12/31/2006. The decision was based on the lack of medical records and the severity of my symptoms going back to my last insured date. The reason there is no medical records is because of the delay in getting this case reopened, and y’all realizing a mistake had been made. Medical facilities are only required to keep records 10 years, had this case been handled properly without misinformation this would not been an issuea Because the records were there to prove it or I could have been sent to a medical professional of y’all’s choosing to prove my disabilities and the severity. There was mention of a long period of time without medical care which is a false statement considering there is medical records from seven doctors that are missing from that time frame, Dr Early, Dr Rop ,Dr zortea, Dr McElhaney ,Dr Wood, Dr Fleming and Dr Dickerson. So I ask you how am I supposed to get a fair hearing? I didn’t go to all these doctors just for the fun of it. I’m also asking why am I being punished for y’all’s mistakes? Do y’all think I’m just making up these symptoms? Trust me I’d much rather be working, I can make a whole lot more than what little bit I’m going to get for my disability. I expect someone to call me about this and explain to me how this can happen. Y’all use the rule of law to deny people but what’s the rule of law say about giving people misinformation? This case should have been approved with special consideration that y’all dropped the ball and made the mistake. I recently called the appeals council and they said it can take up to 18 months have I not suffered enough have y’all not punished me enough for y’all this mistakes “this is a formal request” for an email list of the top executives including commissioner O’Malley’s email so I can contact them personally and make them aware of this situation I’m tired of being a victim of the SSA

May 10, 2024 1:04PM

I am Suzanne Tayon. I get SSA, that’s it. The people who have the way and yes more food, rent, electric and rent. I don’t have any money (SSA). I pay my bills and when I pay up to them, it doesn’t happen. I believe all in accounts. Thank you.

May 10, 2024 1:14PM

I’m on the HUD house. It’s been a year and nothing. I finally know that I’m 64 sick, and the people helping me should let them get help. I finally show I’m 15 when on, the list.

May 11, 2024 9:02AM

Warch out for the judge too cause the judge who did mine said mental n physical could be fixed my spine is deterating n he said mental could be fixed

May 11, 2024 10:51PM

Go Get you a Lawyer And Get your Check Stared That’s what i did and i have been on SSI ever since 2003 Trust me It took me 3 months before i was approve but first i was turned down by Bailtmore MD

May 13, 2024 3:19PM

We’re sorry to hear about your situation, Tim. You can mail correspondence to Commissioner Martin J. O’Malley at the mailing address shown here . We hope this helps.  

May 14, 2024 4:20PM

I am writing this email because I do need financial help. I am 71 years old and I only take him about $1350 a month in Social Security benefits. I am not working. I have a $1780 mortgage every 30 days and I have the other household bills that need to be paid. Help me, I need more income. My email is, WISE [email protected] . My name is Stanley Gregory Wise Wise. My phone number is 404-483-5025. If no answer, please leave a message. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you. PS

May 9, 2024 6:05PM

Please clarify what this new policy means. What income limits does this rule set for persons older than 65? What percentage of the poverty level? Is there a chart for household size and income? How are retirement Social Security benefits considered in calculating the income? More specific information would help before putting this out on social media. Does this mean that any age 65+ person getting retirement Social Security and no other income and below the SNAP eligibility ceiling can apply and get SSI? What are the asset limits? Does this also mean that any time people do part time, temporary work, they can lose the SSI benefit and then have to reapply when the job ends? Also, is this administered by the Social Security administration directly or by the state’s department of social services, since SNAP is administered by states and not directly by the federal government.

May 9, 2024 2:28PM

Social Security already says it will run out of funding in 2034, so you find ways to cheat folks who have paid into the system by giving money to those that have never paid into the system. Incredible! Why don’t you send all 8 billion people checks, too! Then you could hire more bureaucrats who will always vote for bigger Government! It is only charity when you give away YOUR money, it is thievery when you give away own money.

May 9, 2024 2:35PM

Very well said, John L! Very well said. It is all about socializing us and destroying us.

May 9, 2024 7:16PM

Agreed…. What bullcrap!

May 10, 2024 6:23AM

May 11, 2024 2:40AM

My sister paid into the system for years and has been denied disability and SSI. Just because someone is low income doesn’t mean they’ve never paid into the system. Some folks don’t qualify for SSDI for whatever reason and need SSI. Just because someone doesn’t have Social Security Disability doesn’t mean they’re some drain on the economy just because they aren’t currently working. My sister has a brain injury and can’t even cook without supervision. She used to be a diesel mechanic and was going to college, singing opera in eleven languages, and working to become a music therapist. While working three jobs. Now she cannot even work one job and was denied disability because she kept a blog about her brain injury and the judge figured if she could write a blog she could work. She’d love to. So if she is allowed to get SSI based on these new rules she’s a thief? Tell me you’re stuck up and privileged without telling me you’re stuck up and privileged.

May 11, 2024 8:00PM

OMG! We need desperately to vote these clowns out of office. They are bankrupting all of our services per the Cloward-Piven strategy. They are taking down our oasis from tyranny in the world. I just cannot believe how strident and smug they continue to be. Vote for freedom and liberty from the oppressive state on November fifth!

May 12, 2024 11:51PM

Yes Vote and Vote Blue both locally and nationally. Our Democratic Republic is on the line.. It’s either a Free Democrat Republic or Theocratic Fascist Regime..

May 11, 2024 9:23PM

Well said. I retired five years ago after paying into the system for 40 yrs. I hope I live long enough to collect the amount of social security money that I and my company paid into the system.

May 13, 2024 8:52AM

Totally agree with you John. This is utterly ridiculous!

May 9, 2024 1:46PM

most SNAP benefit folks are way overweight which should be considered, There should be no water, chips and snacks allowed. Weight restrictions should be applied (if you are a woman 5’6″ you only get benefits if you weigh120 or less). Meat, bread, vegetables,fruit, milk and Cheese only.

May 9, 2024 2:30PM

Your definition woukd exclude many anorexic females and is not a healthy guide.

I most certainly agree with you, Karen P!

Christina L.

May 9, 2024 2:52PM

Overweight, or obesity is a disability.

May 9, 2024 5:38PM

This is by far the most ridiculous comment of pure ignorance I have ever heard. I currently am 46 years old with a 10 year old daughter in which we both just got out of a serious domestic relationship I have crippling arthritis along with numerous other health issues iam overweight and get snap I have no family no help from no one no child support and food in general is considered a privilege to us as we don’t get to eat but about two weeks of every month on our snap benefits and that’s buys the cheapest things that will last the longest haha to being able to Afford healthy foods when we can barely survive on romaine noodles and peanut butter and bread all month. Until you have lived my life or walked in my shoes don’t judge me cause on judgment day God ain’t gonna ask you about my sins he is gonna ask you about yours .

Concerned a.

May 9, 2024 5:41PM

Most SNAP RECIPIENTS ARE THE WORKING POOR! And you don’t get to tell people what they can or cannot buy! Water? You have got to be kidding me! When people in some areas of this country plumbing systems are old and that’s not their fault!!! Eating snacks is not a privilege limited to “WELL TO DO (Rich)”.

May 10, 2024 3:34PM

You’re certainly well-named, Karen.

That’s a very privileged and judgmental attitude you have there, with I’m sure ZERO experience of having been working poor.

May 12, 2024 1:09PM

Regardless of how overweight they may be, whi are you to tell somebody that shit, Thank God you don’t have to depend on foodstamp, for having that type of attitude God will strip you of everything you have, just to make an example out of you.

May 13, 2024 12:57PM

Lmao get out of here R u serious lol

May 9, 2024 1:45PM

I’m a care taker I retired at at 62 receiving lowest amount I feel I’m being punished for working all those years 51 years and having to retire early again worked for 51 years every year started paying taxes at 16 years old and now going on 63 my wife has AML we need financial help and she is getting Disability at Lowest payment amount also received Snap for one month and now they are canceling our SNAP we need help because the cost of everything is sky rocketing I know I sound like I’m crying but I am – is there anyone that can help us .

May 9, 2024 3:38PM

ou do not pay tax until your 18!

May 11, 2024 2:42AM

I started working at 16 in the 90s and I paid taxes on my income. What are you talking about? They took it right out of my paycheck the same way they did after I was 18.

May 12, 2024 11:55PM

I sympathize with your situation. SS they talked big, like they really wants to help.But they don’t. When COVID hit. Nobody wants to work so I had take on extra shifts, I made $23,000. That years. I only allowed to $19,000. Ish but they penalized me $15,000. I’m sorry that happened to you. I wish you nothing but BEST

May 10, 2024 9:09AM

BLAZ. I do not know in what state you guys live, but I believe what I am about to suggest is available in all states.

There are other government and none government assistance programs out there for people in your situation or similar. A big organization that could help is:

http://www.211.org/about-us/your-local-211

If you enter that web address into your web browser, it will take you to a page where you can enter your zip code to find out what agency can help you with your situation.

You can also dial 211 On your cellphone and you will get an operator on the line to whom you can tell your situation and they will provide you with the nearest place to receive the help you need for free.

This is a place where you can receive help with many things such as Health services, Food, help paying for utilities like the electric bill and water bill or telephone, it can also help pay for rent. It all depends on your needs an situation but they can help. Give them a try please.

It is a national service and It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. I have use it here in the state of Florida and it was of great help. I hope this helps you and pray God will bless you and guide you all….

May 12, 2024 1:11PM

They only go back 10 years of your work history, it is what it is. I Thank God For that

May 9, 2024 12:46PM

Here is a scenario I know that will now be protected. Guy knocks up chick, she has twin boys. Mom jumps in low income $75 month housing. Doesn’t work, stays home, guy moves in and they don’t get married. Lives basically rent free rest of their life. Oh and the housing gets new carpet, painting, appliances and they have a maintenance person who takes care of any problems at their beckon call. Scam 101.

May 9, 2024 2:37PM

Yep, you nailed it, Cheryl D!

May 12, 2024 12:08AM

You sure know a lot about scamming, Cher.

May 12, 2024 10:27AM

Wow, birth control must be a bad word in that household of the chick who pumped out twins. What’s happened to people! If you can’t take care of yourself, why on earth would a sexually active person not use some protection? Sometimes pregnancies only compound poverty.

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Push-Pull Workouts: Definition, Benefits, And How To Add Them To Your Fitness Routine

Anyone interested in building lean muscle will love this method.

A push-pull workout is a type of split training that focuses on exercising the “pushing” muscles one day and the “pulling” muscles a different day, to target muscle groups that recruit the same movement pattern in one workout, explains Natalya Vasquez, CPT, a certified personal trainer, health coach, and founder of Bridal Bootcamp San Diego. The workouts are also split amongst alternating days to ensure different muscle groups and movement patterns have adequate time to recover , she adds.

Push exercises are any movement where you literally push something away (like the floor or a weight), whereas pulling exercises are any movement where the load gets pulled toward you, says Samantha Rothberg, CSCS, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and founder of Samantha Rothberg Fitness. Push exercises typically involve the chest, shoulders, and triceps , and pull exercises often involve the back and biceps, adds Vasquez.

Meet the experts: Samantha Rothberg , CSCS, is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and founder of Samantha Rothberg Fitness . Natalya Vasquez , CPT, is a certified personal trainer, health coach, and founder of Bridal Bootcamp San Diego .

Here’s everything you need to know about push-pull workouts, including why they're so great, how to program a push-pull workout split, and more, according to certified trainers.

How A Push-Pull Workout Routine Works

You perform only push or only pull exercises in that day’s program (more on that soon!), alternating with the other category during your next resistance training day, says Rothberg. The goal? Split your training between different days to ensure a variety of movement patterns and muscle groups are not overworked.

The frequency of a push-pull routine depends on your goals, skill level, schedule, and how quickly you recover, but beginners should start with one push workout and one pull workout per week, with a few rest days between workouts, says Vasquez. Intermediate to advanced exercisers can increase the frequency and do push and pull workouts every two to three days, she adds. For example, push on Monday and Thursday and pull on Tuesday and Friday.

Just note that if your push-pull workouts mainly target your upper body, you’ll also want to incorporate a lower-body training day, says Vasquez. “If you’re incorporating legs into the mix, which I highly recommend, then you would be doing a push or pull workout every three or four days to ensure that you’re working each of these major muscle groups at least once per week but also allowing enough time for your body to rest and recover.” A sample schedule may be push day, pull day, leg day, rest day, and then repeat the sequence.

How To Program A Push-Pull Workout

First things first: always warm up. Then, program three to four exercises per muscle group and aim for three sets of eight to 12 reps , says Vasquez.

Start with larger muscle groups first, and move onto smaller muscle groups, she adds. So, on a push day, start with chest exercises , then move onto shoulders, and finish with triceps. On a pull day, start with back exercises and end with biceps.

It’s also best to begin with bilateral movement across larger muscle groups, then move to unilateral exercises , before finishing with single-joint assistance exercises like a bicep or hamstring curl, says Rothberg. Another pro tip? Incorporate horizontal and vertical movement patterns for a balanced program.

You should have minimal overlap of muscle groups worked in a push versus pull workout, but each workout length itself may be longer since the goal is to exercise multiple muscle groups in one session, says Vasquez.

Examples Of Pushing Exercises

Dumbbell floor press.

Why it rocks: The dumbbell floor press is a horizontal pushing exercise that primarily targets the chest, but you’ll also feel a burn in your triceps, says Rothberg.

• Lie on your back with knees bent and feet placed flat on the ground, about a foot from butt.
• Hold a dumbbell in each hand and extend arms up over shoulders, palms facing toward each other.
• With control, bend arms and lower them to sides until triceps touch the floor (dumbbells will still be over wrists). Elbows should form a 45-degree angle with the body.
• Slowly reverse the movement and return to start. That's 1 rep.

Incline Pushup

Why it rocks: Not only does this move work the chest, triceps, and back, but the incline position allows you to bring your chest as low as you can while still maintaining core stability, says Rothberg.

• Place your hands on the seat of the chair, bench, or box with arms extended and shoulder-width apart, facing the back of the chair.
• Walk your feet back until you are in a plank position. Your abs engaged, and head in alignment with spine and hips.
• Bend the elbows and lower your body until the elbows are at 90-degrees.
• Push up to the starting position. That's 1 rep.

Arnold Press

Why it rocks: Unlike a standard shoulder press, the rotating motion of the Arnold press targets your entire shoulder, so your anterior, medial, and posterior delt shoulder muscles will put in the work as you go into the full extension, says Rothberg.

• Stand with feet hip-width apart, arms hanging at sides, and a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing away from you.
• Engage core, draw shoulders down and back, and gaze forward. Bend elbows to curl the dumbbells up to shoulders, keeping elbows tucked into sides. Palms should be facing the body. This is the starting position.
• On an exhale, press both dumbbells up to the ceiling, straightening arms while rotating wrists so palms face away from body. When fully pressed, hands should be aligned with shoulders.
• On an inhale, slowly reverse the movement, rotating wrists so palms face body and bending elbows to return to the starting position at shoulder height. That’s 1 rep.

Dumbbell Back Squat

Why it rocks: This classic style of squat loads the joints and is a full compound movement that targets the glutes, quads, core, and is excellent for building overall strength, says Rothberg. The setup also allows you to grab your heaviest dumbbells or load up the barbell to see what your bod is capable of.

• Start standing with feet parallel and shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in both hands and resting behind the neck.
• Engage core, push hips back, and lower down slowly until thighs are parallel with the floor.
• Press through your feet to reverse the movement and return to start. That's 1 rep.

Overhead Triceps Extension

Why it rocks: If you're looking to build arm definition, this move is definitely worth your time, says Rothberg. It also strengthens the elbow and shoulder and can help build muscle for more compound push exercises such as the bench press, she adds.

• Start standing, gripping one dumbbell with both hands, and lift the weight overhead, arms straight, feet hip-width apart.
• Keeping upper arms by ears, bend elbows to lower the weight slowly behind your head and pause.
• Straighten arms, returning to start. That's 1 rep.

Examples Of Pulling Exercises

Why it rocks: The Romanian deadlift is a technique-sensitive move, but when performed correctly, it fires up the glutes, hamstrings, lower back, core, and forearms. It's also great for building overall strength and stability in the posterior chain.

• Stand with feet hip-width apart, a dumbbell in each hand facing thighs.
• Hinge at the hips, keeping back straight and spine long, and lower until dumbbells reach shins.
• Maintain a neutral position with back and neck, engage core, drive heels into the ground, and return to standing starting position, keeping dumbbells close to body as you move in both directions. That’s 1 rep.

Alternating Bent-Over Row

Why it rocks: This move develops upper back strength and hits the rhomboids, rear delts, and lats, all of which are important for tall posture and shoulder health, says Rothberg.

• Start with feet hip-distance apart, holding one dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
• Hinge at hips, keeping head in line with tailbone.
• Bracing core, pull right elbow back until right wrist is near ribs.
• Lower with control to return to start position.
• Bracing core, pull left elbow back until left wrist is near ribs.
• Lower with control to return to start. That's 1 rep.

Gorilla Row

Why it rocks: The gorilla row offers major bang for your buck since it hits your upper back, lats, rhomboids, core, and hamstrings, says Rothberg. The alternating motion also trains your neuromuscular development more than doing just one side at a time, she adds.

• Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, toes pointed out, and back flat.
• Hinge forward at hips to grip dumbbells on the floor.
• Bend and pull the right elbow back and up until just above your back, while the other dumbbell rests on the floor.
• Low right arm back down with control to reverse the movement until the weight is back on the floor. Repeat on the other side. That’s 1 rep.

Alternating Lat Pull-Down

Why it rocks: As the name suggests, the lat pull down strengthens your lats, which are the second largest muscle in the body, while simultaneously engaging your upper back and triceps, says Rothberg.

• With a band around thumbs, stand with feet hip-width apart, arms overhead, hands shoulder-width apart.
• Pull the right elbow down as the left arm stays extended overhead, then extend arm back overhead.
• Repeat with the left arm. That's 1 rep.

Biceps Curl

Why it rocks: The biceps curl is a classic for a reason. Not only does it build muscle definition, but it seriously strengthens the bicep which is often the secondary mover for many pulling exercises, says Rothberg. And if the secondary mover is strong, you can lift heavier weights.

• Start standing with feet hip-width apart holding a pair of dumbbells at sides. Palms should be facing forward with back straight and chest upright.
• Without moving upper arms, bend elbows and bring weights up toward shoulders.
• Slowly lower the dumbbells back to starting position with control. That's 1 rep.

What Is A Push-Pull-Legs Workout?

A push-pull-legs workout is a full-body program that splits your training over three days: an upper-body push day, an upper-body pull day, and a lower-body day, says Rothberg.

Adding legs into the push-pull split ensures you have the most balanced exercise programming possible, says Vasquez. “If you’re thinking of doing push-pull workouts, then I highly recommend also including a leg day into your weekly workout split that include exercises to target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes , and calves, which are equally important to physique balance and daily movement.”

Benefits Of Push-Pull Workouts

For starters, anyone interested in building lean muscle can do it, says Vasquez. In fact, a push-pull workout may be especially beneficial if you have a difficult time stepping out of your comfort zone or get stuck doing the same routine since most people have specific body parts they love to train and neglect other muscles, she explains.

With a push-pull split, though, you’re committing to working muscles you may not otherwise train, all while optimizing time and avoiding injury , she adds. Here are additional perks of push-pull workout splits:

• Promotes balance. Push-pull workouts target opposing movement patterns which ensures a balanced training program, says Vasquez. “Most people like to train specific muscle groups and avoid exercises they don’t like or aren’t confident in, but when your training scheduling is set up for push-pull days, you’re guaranteed to train a more rounded group of muscles.”
• Prevents fatigue. Alternating between push and pull days allows you to maintain intensity without overtraining and gives your body time to recover, says Vasquez. “If you’re working the push muscles one day, take a rest day, and then do a pull workout on the following day, there won’t be a strong overlap of muscles used,” she explains.
• Allows infinite progression. Thanks to the nature of push-pull workouts, you can continuously adjust variables such as volume, intensity, and exercise selection to challenge yourself and prevent plateaus, says Rothberg.
• Supports variety. Not only does training variety prevent boredom, but working out with machines, free weights, bodyweight exercises , cables, and resistance bands allows you to program based on your goals, preferences, and skill level, says Rothberg.
• Easily customizable. You don’t need to perform the most complicated lifts to execute a push-pull workout and people of varying fitness levels, regardless of what equipment they have access to, can train push-pull workouts, says Rothberg. This training style is also easily customizable depending on your needs and ability, adds Vasquez. Just change the number of exercises and sets you’re completing for a longer or shorter workout .

Andi Breitowich is a Chicago-based writer and graduate student at Northwestern Medill. She’s a mass consumer of social media and cares about women’s rights, holistic wellness, and non-stigmatizing reproductive care. As a former collegiate pole vaulter, she has a love for all things fitness and is currently obsessed with Peloton Tread workouts and hot yoga.  

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