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Weber-Stephen Products, manufacturer of charcoal and gas grills, said Thomas Koos will join Weber as chief executive officer as of April 1, 2013. Current Weber-Stephen President and CEO Jim Stephen will become Executive Chairman of the company.
Koos brings more than 20 years of marketing and management experience with consumer durable products, most recently as president and CEO of Jacuzzi Brands Corp.
"Tom's global business experience, passion for building brands and deep knowledge of our distribution channels makes him a great fit for Weber," said Jim Stephen.
"I am honored and excited to join the Weber team, a global barbecue pioneer and one of America's most recognized and trusted brands," said Koos.
Koos joins Weber after nearly six years at Jacuzzi, where he had full strategic and operating responsibility for the company and all global operations. He developed and implemented several consumer marketing programs, revitalized research and development, and revamped customer service. Prior to Jacuzzi, Koos held senior positions at Black & Decker and Newell Rubbermaid.
Weber-Stephen Products is headquartered in Palatine, IL, and is a well-known manufacturer of charcoal, gas, and electric grills, grilling accessories, and other outdoor room products.
In 1952, founder George Stephen was instrumental in driving a long-term surge in outdoor cooking with the invention of the Weber kettle. The privately held company remains an industry leader with its Weber, Weber Q, and Ducane brands. Weber brand products are sold worldwide at home centers, hardware stores, department stores, patio stores, and other retail outlets.
BDT Capital Partners, LLC owns a majority interest in Weber-Stephen through a partnership with the Stephen family.
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Photos: The Weeknd Live at the Orpheum Theater Los Angeles
Hip-hop Canadian artist The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) and his band performed to a sold out crowd at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. The band played behind several screens, mostly displaying movie clips of hot chicks, while fans—consisting primarily as screaming females with the occasional family or male hip-hop enthusiast spotted in the crowd—sang along and watched The Weeknd work the stage amongst color-changing beams of light.
"I know I didn't come see you much this year but I'm gonna make it up to you," he told the crowd after performing his first song, "Next." And with that he and the band went into "28," one of his latest songs that he hadn't performed anywhere yet.
Other notable performances included "The Knowing," "House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls," "The Birds (Part 1)," The Morning" and "Crew Love," with a fine performance from the band over what would normally be Drake's part; and of course his single "Wicked Games."
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7 Stocks Under $10 With Relative Strength
School Specialty
School Specialty (SCHS) is an education company serving the pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade market with instructional solutions that address a range of educational needs, from basic school supplies to standards-based curriculum solutions. This stock is trading up 6.8% at $3.12 in recent trading.
Today's Range: $2.93-$3.2252-Week Range: $2.15-$15.84 Volume: 150,000 Three-Month Average Volume: 219,244 From a technical perspective, SCHS is ripping higher here with decent volume right off its 50-day moving average of $2.90. This move is quickly pushing the stock within range of triggering a near-term breakout trade. That trade will hit once SCHS takes out some near-term overhead resistance levels at $3.23 to $3.38 with high volume. Traders should now look for long-biased trades once SCHS sustains a move or close above those levels with volume that's near or above 219,244 shares. If we get that action soon, then look for SCHS to continue its uptrend and possibly hit its March high of $4.03 in the near future. Traders should key off of its 50-day moving average of $2.90 for near-term support. I also featured School Specialty earlier this month in " 5 Stocks Poised to Pop on Earnings."
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- Here is a supercut of a bunch of actors before they were famous. "Did you know [this actor] was in [this movie]?!" "Nooo way! You are the coooooolest!" is a conversation you can have later with a friend. -TheDailyWhat
- Aww, look at how much this giant dog missed his military owner. Awwww. It is a giant. -Dlisted
- Holy moly, lady of interest Lindsay Lohan is covered in blood in these photos. I know I say this a lot, but why can't I be the one who has a dumb photo shoot where I'm covered in blood for no reason? That would be the best! -Celebuzz
- Here's another trailer for Our Idiot Brother. I want to see that movie. Do you? Want to go with me? Just kidding, we're strangers. -Just Jared
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The creator of New Girl on breaking into TV writing.
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Finding fame in 1940s Hollywood.
Stars: they're mostly nothing like us!
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WATERBURY -- Dozens of city firefighters quickly knocked down flames in a condominium complex at 35 Pearl Lake Road Monday morning.
The Waterbury Fire Department was dispatched at 11:40 a.m. When they arrived, they saw flames shooting out of the second and third floors of the three-story, townhouse-style condo, unit G. Nobody was in the home at the time of the incident, and neighbors had gotten out of their condos quickly when they saw flames and black smoke.
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Kentucky for Kentucky
Kent Carmichael, Griffin VanMeter and Whit Hiler think Kentucky is a kick-butt state – and they're hoping you'll agree.
The three founders of Kentucky for Kentucky have launched a project on www.Kickstarter.com to do the seemingly impossible: fund, produce and air a Super Bowl commercial marketing the Bluegrass State.
According to the fellas, this is "a project fueled by Kentucky pride showcasing to the world all of the amazing people, cultural influences, destinations and products that make Kentucky the greatest state ever."
Plus, pulling this off would make history.
"Never before has there ever been a crowd-funded Super Bowl ad. It's never even been attempted. If we can get all of Kentucky to rally behind this project, pledge what they can, and support this crazy idea," Whit said, "Kentucky will make history – just like we did when we first slapped high-fives, when we first fried chicken, when we first sung happy birthday, when we invented the cheeseburger and when we invented the freaking Kentucky Derby. Kentucky and it's Kentuckians will be making history. This project is so much more than just a Super Bowl commercial. It will be huge for Kentucky."
The idea sounds amazing for sure, and the "only thing stopping us is George Clooney saying yes, that and a couple of million," Kent said. "We know it's crazy. But we also know it can be done."
For the record, Griffin said they're "still waiting to hear back from Diane Sawyer's people," too.
"We're still waiting for one of Kentucky's great brands to jump on board, sponsor this epic project and make history along with Kentucky," Whit said.
All support is welcome. Just go to www.kentuckyforkentucky.com to pledge yours.
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Still on the fence about going to Breeders' Cup? Call me. I'll give you more reasons to attend than you could possibly desire – but I'll provide the tastiest one right here.
Forget that the two-day event showcases world-class horse racing right in our backyard at Churchill Downs.
And never mind that people come from all over the world – literally – to attend.
If you're looking for a reason to support Breeders' Cup 2011, look no further than the event's official confection, a creation concocted as yet another way to benefit the local community.
The Breeders' Cupcake, as it's called, is a delicious dessert made exclusively by Cake Flour, a Louisville-based natural and organic bakery located at 909 E. Market St., Suite 100. The goodies come in two varieties: a chocolate cupcake with strawberry cranberry Grey Goose vodka infused buttercream frosting and a chocolate cupcake with orange zest Grey Goose vodka infused buttercream. You can also order the treats alcohol-free.
But what's the sweetest part about the Breeders' Cupcake? Proceeds from each cupcake benefit the KIDS Center, a nonprofit that has been helping children see the "ability" in disability since 1959.
Individual cupcakes are available at Cake Flour for $4 each, $1 of which will go to the KIDS Center. So, please, eat a cupcake for our KIDS and consider coming out to Breeders' Cup.
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FeedShot Mentioned in "Secrets of RSS" Book
Imagine my surprise when I saw a screenshot of FeedShot's home page while flipping through the book Secrets of RSSÂ by PeachPit press. Sure, it was the old home page, but FeedShot is in print!
The author mentions FeedShot as one of a few RSS submission services. Even at the old pricing that's listed ($3 for premium submission), FeedShot is still much cheaper than it's downloadable software competitors.
Hooray for print media!
I've De-activated Free Submissions
As tends to happen with this type of public service, spammers have ruined it for the people who want to submit their blog to a few engines for free. I had to de-activate free submissions due to the building number of spam submissions. I tried blocking IPs for a while, but it became too much of a headache to manage. I am sad to see free submissions go, and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
On the flip side, the Premium Submission is as solid as ever, and I lowered the price from $2.99 to $1.99 to take away the sting of losing the free service. I've also added a few more search engines in the past few weeks. Enjoy!
FeedShot Has a New Look
Thanks to the awesome team over at PixelTorch, FeedShot has received a long overdue makeover. The new look is leaps and bounds above the old one, and the entire process was virtually pain-free due to the design skills of PixelTorch. If you're in need of some web design, definitely drop them a line.
And if you haven't visited FeedShot in a while be sure to stop by and check out our new look.
The FeedShot Blog is Back in Business!
After months of being down with absolutely no help from Blogger (since they're owned by Google I have to admit that I'm very disappointed), I finally put in the time to install WordPress. I have to admit, I was completely hopeless when Blogger stopped working for me. I figured I would either leave my archives behind at some point, or Blogger would get its FTP functionality working again.
But I was playing around with WordPress a few weeks ago while working on another project and stumbled upon its import feature. And, much to my surprise, it was able to retrieve all of the posts and comments from Blogger with hardly any effort on my part. That is truly Amazing.
Bravo to the folks at WordPress.
Blogger's FTP Publishing Stopped Working Out of the Blue
Blogger is having issues publishing blogs via FTP (meaning blogs that are edited through their interface, but not hosted on their servers.).
It's not affecting everyone who's publishing via FTP, but it is affecting enough people to have a wave of posts to discussion forums. My web host says others are experiencing the same issues. I've emailed Blogger 4 times, and my ISP emailed them 3 times.
I'm actually editing the HTML by hand right now which is absolutely painful. I've been down almost 60 days. I don't know when I'll post again.
A Call for Designers
FeedShot is in dire need of a re-design.
The designer I was working with picked up a big project and won't be able to help us out. If there are any web designers who'd like to improve the look of FeedShot in return for a mention on this blog as well as a link from the footer (FeedShot has a Google Page Rank of 7), please send mock-ups to email@example.com.
I'm not looking for anything fancy - something simple, along the lines of www.pingoat.com or www.pingomatic.com.
PayPal Is Taking its Time to Switch FeedShot to Micropayments
I emailed PayPal approximately two weeks ago, and then again 5 days ago to request my account be switched to the new micropayment format, which will allow me to lower the price of the premium submission service. I'm going to email them again tonight.
This is frustrating!
Changes to the Home Page are Complete
I've made some changes to the home page based on Scott Berkun's comments. The look is basically the same, but I changed the verbiage at the top of the page, modified the link text, and moved form elements around to give it a more cohesive feel.
Drop me a line and let me know your thoughts. I'm going to be watching the numbers over the next week to see if we receive more submissions than normal.
I'm also working with a designer to add some color and give a more polished edge to the site.
Scott Berkun Reviews the FeedShot UI
Scott Berkun, one of the original designers/developers of Internet Explorer from version 1.0-5.0, reviewed the User Interface of FeedShot based on an invitation he made on his blog that I responded to.
Based on his comments I'm going to be making some modifications over the next few weeks.
PayPal Micropayments on the Way
I contacted PayPal and it turns out they are allowing MicroPayments on a limited basis. I have to convert my entire PayPal account over to the new terms, which involves a lower fixed fee and a higher commission. It will lower PayPal's take of each paid submission from 13% to 6.7% ($.39 to $.20).
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With the slabs flush and level on the cabinets, if you have multiple slabs, now is the time to fit them together.
First, tape the edges to protect them. Join the butt seams using color-matched two-part epoxy, which you can purchase from the fabricator shop.
Tighten the tightening screws until you feel resistance. Attach and turn on the auto pump — the tension created will ensure that the edges of the seams remain flush as the epoxy dries. A seam setter also ensures that the top edges of the seams remain flush with each other.
When the epoxy is dry, after about an hour, remove the setter. Then carefully shave away any excess epoxy using a single-edge razor held vertically. Don't hold the razor at an angle or you may gouge the epoxy. And remember to use even strokes.
Now that the seams of the slabs are joined, it's time to secure the stone to the cabinets. The weight of the countertops themselves is nearly enough to hold the stone in place, but you'll still want to run a bead of caulk along the underside perimeter of the counter, where the stone meets the cabinet top.
Don't use silicone caulk; over time, silicone caulk could wick into the stone and cause staining. Stick with acrylic.
With your installation complete, finish by applying granite sealer to your countertops; this will protect the stone and prevent any deep staining. Simply wipe it on evenly with a clean, soft cloth, making sure to get full coverage. Let dry for 24 hours.
Clean your new countertops using only granite and quartz cleaner, which you can purchase at most fabrications shops. This special cleaner will leave no residue and keep your granite countertops looking shiny and new.
Installing a granite countertop yourself is challenging, but the cost-savings and enhancement to your kitchen are well worth the effort.
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Cardiff chairman steps down
Cardiff chairman Dato Chan Tien Ghee has stepped down from his role with immediate effect.
The Malaysian, who has been chairman since 2010, is leaving to pursue other business opportunities.
He introduced business partner Vincent Tan - the Malaysian billionaire who now owns City - to the club when the Bluebirds were struggling financially under Peter Ridsdale.
A statement on Cardiff's official website said: "We wish to confirm that Dato Chan Tien Ghee (TG) has resigned as chairman and director of Cardiff City Football Club with immediate effect.
"TG is embarking on new career and business pursuits that requires his full attention. Given constraints of time and distance, TG believes he is unable to meet the demands of his position as chairman and board member of Cardiff City Football Club.
"We are greatly indebted to TG, who since joining in 2010 has been instrumental in the progress of the club to where it is today, and we wish to record our deep appreciation for his invaluable contributions and efforts."


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Below is an excellent exercise for determining who you want to be. When we think about who we want to be and where we want to go in life, we can get stuck. The exercise below will help you to look at yourself from a different perspective and will shed light on areas that are still in the "shadows". Take your time with it, several days if need be, and it will give you a good road map for pursuing who you want to be. Determine the issues that stand in your way. Make it your goal to change them or eliminate them one at a time. Now this exercise did not originate with me. I read it in a book and it stuck with me, if I can find its reference, I will add it to this page. Here is the exercise:
Write your own obituary. It should not be a representation or your current life, but a representation of what you wish your life to be. Here is a short example.
John Doe dies at the age of 93. He was loved by family and friends. He was dedicated to helping people find ways to live better lives. He was known to exercise till the day he died. He loved his family and he loved adventure. He did good when he could and was charitable. He was a devoted family man who doted on his wife, children and grand children……..
Second, write down what 3 different people would say at your eulogy. Those people are; a family member, a friend and a co-worker. Here is a short example:
Family member – he was an excellent father. He taught me how to be a good human being. He developed in me strategies for living this life to the fullest. He was always there for me. He sacrificed for me without complaint. He was a hero of mine, someone I could look up to.
Friend – he was someone who genuinely cared about me and my problems. He was the first one to help me through the bad times and he was the first one to celebrate with me during the good times. His word was his bond and he did what he said he would do. He always had my back and I could always count on him.
Co-worker – he was dedicated to doing his job to the best of his ability. He took his responsibilities seriously and was someone you could count on to get the job done. His positive "I can" attitude was infectious. He did not take part in the office gossip and always gave co-workers the benefit of the doubt. He would pitch in and help with things that were not part of his job description. He offered great advice about how to handle problems within in the office. He led by example.
The beauty of this exercise is that is crystallizes how you want to treat your family, friends, and co-workers. You may not be some of these things now, maybe not any of them, but you can be if you want to. Make the life you wrote about your goal. Read it often to see how you are progressing and to keep you on track. There are many resources on this site, on the web, in books, and podcasts to help you accomplish living a fulfilled life. Dedicate yourself to it and you will be amazed at the changes you can make if you can just stay disciplined.


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EAU CLAIRE — Graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's environmental public health programs are making significant contributions in evaluating public health risks in several recent high-profile crises, including Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
"Graduates of our programs are extremely well-trained and knowledgeable," said Dr. Crispin Pierce, assistant professor of public health professions and coordinator of the ENPH programs. "If there is a major event that involves public health concerns, you're likely to find one of our graduates there offering their expertise."
The National Environmental Health Association has recognized the quality of UW-Eau Claire's ENPH programs by granting them accreditation, Pierce said.
"The contributions of ENPH alumni to environmental public health domestically and internationally reflect the national importance of the undergraduate and graduate programs," Pierce said. "National accreditation of both programs highlights the need for the programs for the country's future, in which evaluating and managing health risks — such as those now being experienced in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita — will be increasingly needed."
ENPH graduates typically work for regulatory agencies and industries concerned with environmental quality, Pierce said. Their work is directed toward controlling environmental health hazards, he said. "They protect the lives of others by making sure that food isn't contaminated or drinking water doesn't contain infectious organisms," Pierce said.
Lt. Cmdr. Craig R. Ungerecht, who earned his master's degree in environmental public health from UW-Eau Claire in 2000 and now works for the U.S. Public Health Service, is an example of an ENPH graduate who has done exceptional work in difficult situations, Pierce said. Ungerecht was among those deployed to the coast of Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina.
"Four days after Hurricane Katrina hit, I was deployed to the coast of Mississippi for 15 days with 34 environmental health officers from the U.S. Public Health Service," Ungerecht said. "We assisted the Mississippi Health Department. For many of the residents, we were the first government responders they talked to and we heard some heart-wrenching stories of survival."
Ungerecht and other health officers performed numerous services while in the region, including assessing hospitals; assessing shelters for diseases and food safety; evaluating water systems; disinfecting wells; establishing a lab for testing drinking water; evaluating food distribution centers; assessing damage to day care facilities; and evaluating food establishments.
Ungerecht also responded to the 2001 anthrax bioterrorism incident in Washington, D.C.
"When the anthrax incident occurred in Washington, D.C., I was the site safety officer for night operations. I was responsible for ensuring the acutely hazardous operations proceeded safely and in a timely manner," Ungerecht said. "I conducted training sessions for personnel entering the hot zone, evaluated protective gear and assessed the building decontamination plan to assure the surrounding community the operation could proceed safely.
"These activities were instrumental in ensuring the safety of 300-plus contractors, Capitol Hill staff, the federal agency personnel working at the five anthrax-contaminated facilities, and in assessing 26 buildings, including the United States Capitol."
Other examples of alumni involved in high-profile public health activities include:
Currently 40 students are enrolled in UW-Eau Claire's undergraduate and graduate ENPH programs. There are 2.2 full-time faculty teaching the ENPH courses. Pierce expects the numbers of students and faculty to grow with increased demand for the accredited programs.
"It's an exciting time in the ENPH program," Pierce said, noting that accreditation will mean greater national and international recognition of the programs. "Our graduates, students and faculty are all being recognized for their significant contributions to the public health field."
Recent student and faculty successes and recognitions include:
For more information about the ENPH programs and its graduates, contact Pierce at (715) 836-5589 or email@example.com.
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Chicago, IL, 60654, United States
The Motel Bar gives patrons the comforts and cocktails of a hotel lobby bar minus the hotel. Amidst red and black leather furniture and cylindrical light fixtures, patrons can sip classics like the Sidecar or branch out to bolder options such as the orange ginger capirinha with cachaca, ginger syrup, muddled limes and fresh oranges. Inspired by popular room service dishes, The Motel Bar's food menu includes a margherita flatbread and a buffalo chicken wrap.
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Standard Room, 2 Double BedsMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Suite, 1 King Bed with SofabedMax Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Suite (Double)Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)
Danbury hotel with a restaurant
Situated near the airport, in Danbury, this hotel is close to Danbury Fair Mall, Military Museum of Southern New England, and Ives Concert Park. Also nearby are Tarrywile Park and Mansion and Danbury Music Centre.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Ethan Allen Hotel features a fitness center. Other amenities include a bar/lounge and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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In addition to premium satellite television, guestrooms include beds with Select Comfort mattresses, complimentary wireless Internet access, and sofa beds.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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Ethan Allen Hotel features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
This 3.5-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 15000 square feet (1350 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Ethan Allen Hotel has designated areas for smoking.
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Total number of rooms - 193
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Number of floors - 6
- Elevator/lift
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Designated smoking areas
- Garden
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 15000
- Conference space size (meters) - 1350
- Number of meeting rooms - 17
- Free self parking
- Train station pickup (complimentary)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free Wi-Fi
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Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
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Free self parking
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- Premium TV channels
- Pay movies
- Room service (limited hours)
- Air conditioning
- Complimentary weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Cribs/infant beds available
- Climate control
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Designer toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Sofa bed
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Satellite TV service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Individually furnished
- Individually decorated
- Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Fairfields Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, dinner, and brunch. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Snowboarding nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Ski lessons available nearby
- Ski equipment rental shops nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- In-room accessibility
- Accessible bathroom
- Accessible parking
- Roll-in shower
The fine print for Ethan Allen Hotel
When you arrive
Check-in time ends at 4 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
When you leave
Check-out time is noon
How you can pay
Your pets
Pets allowed
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Breakfast fee: USD 10.95 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
- Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per night
- Cleaning deposit: USD 250.00 per stay
- Refrigerator fee: USD 15.00 per day
- In-room microwave fee: USD 15.00 per day
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This property offers transfers from the train station. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


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You can get unemployment if you can answer "Yes" to all three of these questions:
I am currently recieving unemployment benefits (initial 26 week claim) and I am concerned because my unemployment benefits will soon run out. I need to know about the expanded emergency unemployment compensation program. Will I be contacted about how to extend my benefits before they run out or will I have to file a new claim? If I have to file a new claim, can that be done before my current benefits expire? If not, will there be a lapse in benefits? Thank you for any information you can provide on this matter.
I can answer one of your questions. I just exhausted my benefits when I filed my last webcert, I was only paid for one week but filed for two. The 1st week was my 26th week, so apparently there is a lapse in benefits (nice timing with Christmas, isn't it?). My understanding is that after our benefits are exhausted they will send out a letter telling us how to file for the EUC benefits and that we cannot do the first claim online, it has to be via telephone. I have been calling for the last two days and the few times I actually got into the automated system and pressed the options to get to filing my first EUC claim, I am told all customers services representative are busy call back later. I just want to know when I will get my letter and how long I have to wait before my benefits resume. I know Congress screwed up when they gave the last 13 weeks, they failed to extend the program past 12/31/09 (just a clerical or minor error they say). But I'm thinking since I ran out before then I might be fine, they are planning to fix the error but it might not be until after the holiday break. Anyway, that is what I know now, as soon as I know more I will post again and let me know if you find anything out. Thanks.
If I got paid $6.55 an hour at a part time job (with little benefits) will I be able to apply for unemployment benefits? How much would it be? $54.00 a week? It was rare that I made that much with the amount of time they needed me and I need something that I can live off of until I can find work. I've been avidly job searching and still nothing. Thanks!
GarmRO, as long as you didn't quit your job, you have a good chance of qualifying for unemployment benefits. Usually the benefit rate is about half of what you made per week but it's different in every state. You should apply for benefits and let your state make the determination.
My company is eliminating my salary in February 2010 and I can't live on commissions only. Can I quit to look for a new job and collect unemployment benefits?
I've been working at this job for 9 months. My bosses are going to cut my salary in half for January, then eliminate the salary altogether in February, making me a commission-only employee. I can't survive on commission-only as I'm trying to build this business from scratch. Would I qualify for unemployment if I quit to look for another job?
Rocket, you should contact your state's unemployment agency, explain your specific circumstances and let them tell you if you can qualify.
I have been working a job with varying hours since May of 2005 - then in Sept 2007 I accepted a second job - I worked both jobs unitl January of 2009 when the second job I obtained in Sept 2007 ceased to schedule me due to the poor economy - they told us not to apply for unemployment because we would be recalled (they also owe me paychecks) in October 2009 - it is now December 2009 and I have not been recalled - and I found out they have hired new employees. I have continued to work the job I have had since May of 2005 - but hours are currently being reduced to a low level and rumors are it will go out of business. Last April I applied for Snap (food stamp benefits and was accepted on that program). Can I apply for unemployment benefits for the second job which didn't recall me - or is it too late to do so? Or should I wait and see if I am laid off from or the first job site goes out of business? I am barely able to make my bills. I am registered for work and actively seeking employment - this is required to get Snap benefits. I live in Indiana. Thank you.
Sandy, you should go ahead and apply for benefits. You may be able to receive partial unemployment. It will depend on a number of circumstances and the state of Indiana will be able to make a final determination. Make sure that you fill out the application accurately and honestly and contact your local office with any questions you may have about your specific case.
Hi, I have been working for family dollar for the past nine years and on 10-26-09 I was fired for not protecting company assets. A store manager is graded on the yearly inventory which I was know in the company for running low shrink stores. Every store that I have worked at the inventory shrink has gone down in great numbers. The last inventory in March 09 I took a 90k shrink down to 35k . Now seven months later you tell me I am fired for not protecting company assest. My whole distrist had a manager's meeting no more than three months before I was fired and I was awared Top in the disrict for saving the most payroll to sales. To talk on sales I was in the top 10 in my district every week. I was able to beat last years sales and the plan. I was making money for the company which I. Worked hard for 60 to 70 hours a week and getting paid for 52 hours. I never took anything out the store without paying for it or allowed anyone to walk out the store without paying for it. The inventory for the store was in March 2010 and I was fired off people guessing my inventory levels and not the actual amounts. If I was running a high inventory loss the normal case was for the company to sent the Reginoal Loss Prevention Manager which never came to the store or interviewed me. Also my normal Regional Store Aduiter was sent to a new distrist and the new one scored me five day before I was fired and scored me a 81 out of 100. That was the lowest score I had in nine years. I had abad feeling about that since I was off the day before that and it was my truck day which my boss was aware. Just before the Store Aduiter started my boss and him walked to the stockroom and talk for 30 mintures. I was unable to correct any problems in the store from the day before due to my truck came in one hour after I open the store. I have worked hard and been loyal to this company for years to be told bye and to put my years of service to shame by giving me a false reason for been fired. I have no problem with the company, but my boss was wrong. He also fired every member of my staff for the same reason. This store and most of the Family Dollar stores are not in the best areas without any police or guards. That is the job for the store manager. Funny everytime I called the local police to help for shopplifters they would say where are the guards. Now I have been without a job for one month and I have to fight for a appeal with Georgia Dept. Larbor to pay my past due bills and take care of my family. I am lost and I need help not a hand out, I will work. Thank anyone in advance who can help me
i worked for a national company in maryland (verizon).. they recently renewed their contracts and everyone that started after 2003 in specific groups had to be surplused.. if they could not be placed for another job in the company or simply accept a severance package, they would be laid off. I did not take the package and i applied, tested, interviewed for multiple jobs within the area.. the first job i tested for i failed so i didnt qualify, the 2nd i tested, passed, and interviewed for but the job went to someone with more senority than me.. i wasnt notified of this until the day before my last day on payroll. So on my last day there were no more jobs available to take in MD but there was some in west virginia, and there was no way of me to relocate to another state (hardship) so i was ultimately laid off..
i applied for unemployment and now im being told after abt a month after getting laid off that my company is saying i voluntarily quit, which isnt true.. but because i didnt apply for a job in west virginia that means i rejected work from them.. which is crazy b/c theres no way to pick my life up and move to another state for a job i wasnt even guaranteed to get.. i have a life and responsibilities in maryland.. and they never even spoke abt accomodating me with the funds to relocate or anything.. so i feel like this isnt fair to me to be denied.. i didnt voluntarily quit... i stayed until the last day trying to apply for jobs with them, but another state is not realistic for me. What can i do?
mrsHunter, respond to the unemployment office's determination that you quit by requesting an appeal for their decision. You will then be given an opportunity to present your side of the story. You may also want to speak with an attorney. Take a look at our article "Get Help Getting Unemployment" (http://www.thebeehive.org/jobs/unemployment-101/getting-unemployment/get...) for a list of organizations that can help you find free legal assistance.
Hi I used to work full time for a large corporation in Boston, MA while living in Providence, RI. This company was paying me about 500 a week after taxes. Before starting this job I had an unusual injury in my wrist, which got much worse while working at this company, and I was not able to do the work. For this reason I quit this job and I took another job which was less intensive on my wrist. This positionwas commission based (with potential for a salary 6 months down the road). The thing about this second job was that I was actually going to be filing my taxes as self employment income in the first 6 months if I earned anything. Unfortunately 1.5 months into the job the owner closed the office unexpectedly and stole thousands of dollars from me and some other people. What I would like to know is whether I have any chance to collect for unemployment while I look for another job. I realize I have an unusual case because I willing left my salaried job for another commission based job, only to find out that the second job was a scam. I can't go back to the original job and I haven't been able to find another similar paying job. Sorry I think I accidentally posted this in another category.
dr0832, You should go to this website: http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=elwdtopic&L=3&L0=Home&L1=Claimants&L2=Unempl...
and apply for unemployment benefits. Be honest and accurate in your application and they will make the determination. Your case is unique but it is still definitely worth your time to apply.
My husband just got notice last week that his company is changing offices and the new location will be significantly further away. He has until the end of this week to let them know if he will be moving with them or not. He is also on FMLA for care of a disabled spouse as I am disabled and on occassion need his help. This sometimes means he goes to work and I have to call him to come home early for help and being so much further away would make it extremely difficult. He is willing and able to work as it is not his own disability. Would he qualify for unemployment if he said he was leaving the company due to the location change and the hardship it would place on his ability to help me when needed?
Scooterton, Contact your local Department of Labor office and talk to them about your specific situation. Certain states have laws concerning how far away you must accept a job. Take a look at this page: http://www.thebeehive.org/jobs/unemployment-101/getting-unemployment
Choose your state from the list there and you will be led to the contact info for your local unemployment agency.
I worked for Harrah's Entertainment for 35 years in Payroll starting as a clerk and advancing to supervisor. I was laid off in October 2008 for elimination of position. I was given a six month severance package. I actively seeked employment. In November 2008, I found employment as a Property Manager with the non-profit company Global Property. In February 2009, I had to resigned to care for my aging parents while my sibling, their main caregiver, had surgery. I secured employment in April 2009 with Ameristar Casino, Inc. at the Corporate level. In addition to processing the regular biweekly payroll which was my main duty at Harrah's, the position at Ameristar required a high volume of working with Excel Spreadsheets; closing payroll to the general ledger and payables; garnishments; leave of absence accrual corrections (which I needed to know but would be shown to me at a later date); out-of-state taxes, etc. All this had to be done weekly because at the end of August, I was given a second property to pay. I was not fast enough to meet the deadline (there was a time difference because the Payrolls that I processed were in a different time zone) of completing a payroll every Friday, Monday, and Tuesday in addition to auditing of new hires, transfers, salary changes, etc. that were received from Human Resources and the processing of twice weekly on-demand checks for adjustments, termination, learning new programs, etc. At Harrah's, these duties where divided among several clerks. The stress of trying to do them all by myself caused me to have severe pain in my shoulder and chest. I was admitted to the hospital for two days in September 2009. It was ruled out that it was my heart. At the beginning of October 2009, I was diagnosed with arthritis and given medication that stopped the pain. However, the more I stressed in trying to meet the deadlines, the pain returned and taking the medication caused me to be drowsy. I resigned my position on October 16, 2009 because I just was not able to meet the deadlines and have not had pain since. I have been seeking employment with companies that process payroll within the city, administrative position, and Property Management positions.
I've been working at my current job in MA for a number of years (5+) and as time has gone on, they've had more and more financial difficulties. For more than a year now, they went from direct deposit to personal checks for paychecks and have had problems paying on time. Lately it has gotten even worse. My paycheck for Oct 16th was late 10 days. The one for the 30th was 14 days late (last fri, when I should have been getting a new paycheck).
Since I was nervous about it, I went to cash it at the bank it was drawn on and it had insufficient funds. My boss called me (since the bank called him) to say I should have cashed it at my own bank instead since the money would have been in there by the time my bank requested the funds. I'd guess it is probably true (despite everything, there's never been any bounced checks) but it still makes me uncomfortable. The check I was supposed to get this last Friday they claim I'll get on Wednesday, but who knows since they frequently say checks will come on a certain day and then they up up pushing it further on again.
I also found out that they've been withholding taxes and 401k money from the paychecks but haven't actually been paying it out to the gov or the 401k funds. That's been going on for a least a couple of months. It also happened for a span of six months or so last year and there was a bunch of hoopla about how it wouldn't happen again and now it has. I don't have a 401k plan myself so not sure if that effects me, though maybe the tax thing does.
Plus there's the fact that a lot of freelancers and vendors haven't been paid, which gives the company a bad reputation. I feel like at this point it is actually hurting my personal reputation to be working here. I'm looking for work but haven't found anything yet. I'd like to try to quit and get unemployment, but I want to try to get a feel for if I can get it. I tried calling unemployment directly but they said they couldn't give any guidelines on what is just cause and I'd just have to quit and apply.
Someone else who quit here about 6 months ago was able to get unemployment but it just makes me nervous that I have to quit before I can have any idea of if I'd qualify..
Any thoughts? Thanks..
ivdflr, your situation is extremely complicated. You should definitely talk to an attorney ASAP. Take a look at our article, "Get Help Getting Unemployment" (http://www.thebeehive.org/jobs/unemployment-101/getting-unemployment/get...) for a list of legal resources. You should start by contacting your local Bar Association (there is a link in the article for a list of local Bar Associations) and ask them to put you in contact with an attorney that specializes in employment matters. You can also ask them to put you in contact with a local legal aid organization that would give you advise on this matter for free. If, for some reason, they are unable to point you in the right direction, start contacting the other legal organizations on the list until you find someone who can.
This is actually a question concerning my girlfriend. She was fired last May from her job in South Carolina, she is planning to move to Charlotte, NC with me but has been unsuccessful in finding a job. I mentioned collecting unemployment before but she hasn't done anything about it. My question, is she eligible to for unemployment should she move to Charlotte? I think it would help her out a ton with her car payments and other bills. She's able to work and has been actively searching for jobs since getting fired. If she can qualify that would be great news.
TBeasley, I cannot tell you for sure whether or not she will qualify but it sounds like she has a pretty good shot. Tell her to file a claim in South Carolina and they will make the final determination.
We own a business here in OH (S-CORP). I had to take a job outside of the business because we were making so little. My husband has to find something now, because income to the business is 1/6 of what it was. It's so little, that he has not been able to take a paycheck at all in 2009. We have payed into unemployment for thebusiness as business owners since 2005, except for this year, as there have been no paychecks issued. Can a business owner qualify for unemployment in OH? Since they go back several quarters, I know he would get something if he did qualify. If not, then I wonder why owners have to pay in for themselves. Thank you.
Tracy, have your husband file a claim. Most unemployment agencies go back 18 months to determine your benefit amount. File an accurate claim and let them make a determination.
I resigned from my job when my employer insisted I read a stcript at a due process hearing that contained false information. When I refused (and challenged the policy of making a case by any means) I was told to start looking for a job. It been six weeks snce filing my claim. Is there some policy on the length of time DC government must provide claim determinations.
The place I have been working the last 7 months has a hostile enviroment and I dont want to work there anymore. what is the best way to quit or get fired so I get unemployment benefits, my co-workers make it a horrible place to work and my boss really does nothing about it and she doesnt want me to go to her boss but I cannot keep working there under the circumstances but I really can't afford to quit and I really don't want to get my boss in trouble! HELP!
4 Weeks ago I was called in to my supervisors office. I was told I had to resign or be fired that day.
I was told if I resign that I could be eligible for rehire in the future. That if other companies I applied to called for reference they would tell them I am eligible for rehire. I felt I worked in a hostile work environement, others I worked with expressed the same thing. They were very hard on me. Do I qualify. Can I go back and change my resignation? Eileen
EileenRUmmy, file a claim with your local unemployment agency and tell them that you did not lose your job willingly and that your were forced to resign and let them make the final determination. Give them as much specific information as possible. Good luck.
From March 2008 to June 2009 I worked as a Police Officer. June 2009 a changed jobs as a rental maintenance mechanic. Prior to this employment I had a verbal agreement that I would be my own boss as long as all the trouble calls were completed. I expressly informed him that I was able to do all work required with the exception of HVAC, (I can install HVAC but not qualified to troubleshoot) He agreed that I would try my best on the HVAC and if I was unable to repair he would call a HVAC technician. Oct 2009 my boss informed me he was had received numerous reports that I allowed my co-worker to do all the work when the boss was not around, that I was constantly on the cell phone. Neither of these were true. He also stated that since I had failed to repair 2 out of approx 20 HVAC service calls he wanted to let me go and hire someone with more HVAC experience and I could collect my last paycheck and go home. Since I have only worked at this job for 4 months can I still collect unemployment?
dstokes6, it sounds like your chances of qualifying are pretty good. I would advise you to apply ASAP because it can take several weeks for your state to make a final determination. Good luck.
I have worked as a real estate agent for 10 years. My license is held by a broker/owner of a large international franchise company. With the severe decline in the real estate market, I have not been able to generate enough income to support my family. The company charges a $750 monthly "management fee" which enables you to earn commissions under their broker license. My income is reported on a 1099 form. I am actively seeking employment outside of the real estate industry. With the severe fall of in my commissions this year, I have arrived at a point where it is no longer possible to continue paying the $750 fee and consequently eliminates by ability to earn commissions with that company. If I can not make the management fee payments they will send my license back to the State to be held in escrow. While I'm looking for other employment, is it possible to receive unemployment compensation?
cmcts, as long as you lose your job through no fault if your own and someone was paying into the system for unemployment benefits (whether it was you or your employer) you have a pretty good chance of receiving unemployment benefits. Apply, explain your situation and they will make the final determination.
I was recently disharged. I just had my hearing for unemployment benefits. I worked for a food distribution center. I worked for this company for 6 years. During my last 2 years I loaded trucks. Just this year the managment complained of soft sales. They laid off a few clerks. However, they said they were going to keep everyone on the warehouse floor due to the fact that they were going to lose some employees anyways who were close in points for being absent or late. I was totally safe. I had only a 2.5 points out of 6. Well, then it got crazy. I never had a write up in the 2 years that I loaded. But, all of the sudden I get 3 in 3 months for not following company policy loading procedures. I never seen any policy in writing on loading procedures until the day before the unemployment hearing. Oh, and by the way, all 3 write ups were different! I still signed that final write up though and the lawyer representing the employer was all over that fact. My testimony was simply; "Show me the policies for loading procedures with my signiture on it proving that any of it was a known policy." The Hearing Officer then asked the employer; "Was this policy known to the employees and did all of them recieve a copy of them and/or are they posted anywhere in the warhouse or in the employee handbook?" The employer simply replied; "No." So you see...even though I signed the final write up I did not know they were against loading procedures until after the fact. My question now is; Do I have a chance on this? I mean getting unemployment benefits?
I am currently employed by a company which I will not name. I am an assistant manager and a worker under me has been reported to say that she is out to get me fired before she does. Exact quote, better her ass than mine. I have reported this to my supervisor who has done nothing about the comment but instead continues to write me up for complaints this same person keeps making about me. I have been activiely seeking new employment so that I can quit however I have had no luck and fear getting fired. If i do get fired, I have only lived in florida for 8 months however been with the company over three years. Does anyone happen to know if i can qualify for unemployment while I am looking for a job. I have a young child and am pregnant again and the thought of losing my job scares me terribly. any thought?
Jen, there is no way for us to know what your state will decide. I would advise you to simply keep calling and waiting on hold until you get someone on the phone who can tell you the status of your application.
I was employed at a company for over a year, however, halfway through my employment i had to move due to the economy and this made my drive to my job nearly two hours long. I asked my employer for a transfer to a location closer to my new residence several times and nothing ever came of it. Subsequently, I had to quit because with the price of gas I could no longer pay my bills and continue to work with a 160 mile round trip per day. I am currently seeking a job and have been for two months, having applied at over twenty jobs but nothing has come of it. I am now in a very tight spot financially until I can get another job. Am I eligible for unemployment?
Jareth, You should apply for benefits in your state and let your state's unemployment agency make that determination. Explain you situation completely and honestly. No matter what they decide, there's no harm in applying.
I worked for Chas Roberts Air Conditioning. Myself and another guy were sent to a house to change out the indoor coil. To get the old coil out and the new coil in the flex connecting the gas to the furnance had to be disconected first and moved out of the way to get the coil out. After the old coil had been pulled and the other coil had been replaced. The guy with me told me he would put every thing back together in the attic so I went down outside of the home to vaccume down the system and load the old coil. Before I had finished he came outside to my van with all of my tools and said everything in the attic had been done. I weighed in the charge and started the air conditioning system. The builder there came some time later I guess and smelled gas. The guy with me had failed to reconnect the gas line. I was fired for not folliowng precedure and he still has a job. They said it was my respnsibility to call the builder and inform him that the gas had been disconected. My supervisor had been at this house the day before and knew that the gas would have to diconected to change out the. I called him at the time of the call telling him that the gas lines would have to be disconected to replace the coil. He said disconect it but never said anything about calling the builder. If the guy with me an employee of eight years had not told me everything in the attic was done and brought all of my tools down to me I would have gone back up in the attic to get them and checked for myself if everything was reconnected. I had even turned the gas valve off at the meter outside and failed to turn turn it back when I left. I can only assume that the builder must have turned the gas vave at the gas meter back on and smelled the gas because the house closed at 1:00 pm that day. Now there is some debate to whether I can draw my unemployment according to DES. Why ? Why am I job less , much less worrying about whether I'm going to be able to draw my unemployment ?
hi, its been 3 years since my last job I'm 23 now. I started the job when I was 19 their for prob 6 or 7 months. I was let go due to I didn't call into work my aunt had passed an also my relationship with my girl ended horribly. So I was a mess an depressed, took me a long time to get over it all. I haven't worked a job since then besides like cash jobs here an their. I was wondering if I would still be able to get some type of unemployment? Currently finding work is hard. Thank you in advance
I was terminated in April from a call center for holding the "not ready" button for too long while training new employees. I did not think I could apply for unemployment because I was "terminated". About a month later I found a part-time job which I thought would lead to full-time, but it never did; in fact my part-time hours were cut making it cost more for the gas to get to the job then what I was earning. I only worked there for about 6 weeks. Someone just told me I should file for unemployment because the reason I was fired from the first job was a performance based reason. Does it appear I would qualify for unemployment and can I still apply even though it's been 6 months? Also, since the 2nd job was only part-time, does that information need to be provided when filling out the unemployment application?
KKL1978, you should go ahead and apply for unemployment. You most likely will qualify but your local unemployment office will make the final determination. You need to 100% honest with them about both jobs and answer all of their questions as accurately as possible. Good luck.
I filed for unemployment at the beginning of September, I left my job due to health issues, I was constantly dizzy and having bad migraines which started October of 2008. My doctor was giving me letters stating I should be off, but they had not been covered under FMLA. I was admitted in the hospital for dizziness and blurry vision in January of 2009 for a little over a week. I then had FMLA approved so it saved me for the moment. My health continued to decline and I was back again missing days. I was giving another FMLA package that needed to be filled out by the Neurologist. I had a difficult time getting it from her due to death in her family and her leaving the country for a month. The time had come and gone and I still didn't get her to fill out everything they were asking, which was how many days would I need off when these spells come on. Since I was not able to get my primary care to do it for me by the time for the needed information, FMLA was denied. My jobs had already sat me down a lot before FMLA was approved stating that I can't miss anymore days even though they knew of my health risk and the help I was receiving from my cardiologist, neurology, and primary care doctor. I didn't know if I should step down and leave instead of being fired so I decided to leave. I applied and sent unemployment a letter from two doctors stating my illness; I received a letter from unemployment stating that I am being denied because I am unable and unwilling to work. I am able to work so I got one of my doctor's to write me another stating that I can work and a spreadsheet of jobs I have applied for and some of their responses. I resubmitted a reconsideration letter to Florida Unemployment Dept in Tallahassee. I also received a hearing date but I am hoping that my resubmitted letter will be enough so that I will not have to do an appeal. Do you think it is enough information to get a second look or should I prepare for the hearing?
rdawston, there is no way for us to tell what decision the state of Florida will make but it is in your best interest to be prepared for the hearing, especially since you already have a date. Good luck.
My son was laid off from a company after 6 years of customer service work this past February. In April he sub contracted himself out to paint an association of townhomes. The job is now finished - he worked for a self employed contractor who did not pay any benefits including unemployment. Shouldn't my son still be able to collect on benefits from the previous employer who laid him off now that he is unemployed again due to no fault of his own. He could have just remained on unemployment this whole time rather then actually working productively.
My wife's position at a non-profit church was terminated and she was offered a lesser job at an hourly rate 25% less than her previous salary.They gave her 5 days to decide. Does she qualify for unemployment? When the fifth day expires this Friday should she go to work?
s2cpousn, go to our page, "Getting Unemployment," choose your state from the list of states and click on it. Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions" section and/or any information they have about eligibility. They also will have contact info and you should contact them immediately to explain your wife's situation and ask them if she would qualify should she turn down the new position.
I was working in security for about 6 months and was laid off and do not know if I can qualify for unemployment because the tax form I filled out was for a private contractor where I pay my taxes at the end of the year, I was given a choice of tax forms to fill out and did not know I could not file for unemployment if I was laid off. I would like to know if I could possibly qualify as I should not have been given this tax form, I was definately an employee and not a private contractor as a full time security guard. Is their any chance that I can be re-classified as an employee and then qualify? This happend to me more than 2 months ago.
I was recently fired from my job. I worked for a bank. I was a teller and vault teller. We were short handed after a 3 day weekend. I was very busy helping customers. I had a co-worker verifying money that was sold from individual tellers, at the end of the business day I balanced the vault and it was short 2000.00. They fired me 8 days later. Ive worked there for 11 months. My bank collapsed. FDIC came in on Aug,21,2009 and closed us down. BBVA Compass took over. We lost our sick time and FDIC payed our remaining vacation time. I filled for unemployment. My job said that I was fired for not following policy. I never received the policies for BBVA Compass. I was denied unemployment because I was fired. I'm going to appeal it. Do I have a solid case. Please help.
kshfired, your situation is unique and a bit complex. You should definitely talk to an attorney and have them help you with the appeal process. Take a look at our article, "Get Help Getting Unemployment" located here: http://www.thebeehive.org/jobs/unemployment-101/getting-unemployment/get...


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My boyfriend and I have been dating since August and I recently just happened to be looking at this girls profile (she's my neighbor) and I knew that my boyfriend and she were friends on fb, but I happened to notice that he liked two of her profile pictures, which made me decide to go through other girls on Facebook that he's friends with and see if he liked their pics as well and he did. At first I realized OK liking a picture doesn't mean anything, but then I noticed that on one girls picture he commented "so pretty" and the same girl another picture he commented looking good. Another girl's picture that was clearly a girl in a sexy dress he commented "wow" . Now the problem that I have is that he has commented on a picture of mine before and also wrote "so pretty" , but I feel really bad now because back a while ago maybe 6 months ago when he did comment "so pretty" I was so happy when he said that he made me feel really special, but now that I realized he commented on some other girls picture with the same comment who is not his girlfriend it makes me kinda upset because originally I thought he was trying to make me feel good or trying hard to get me to like him even more. I know for a fact that he's not really a player and I don't see him cheating on me I don't think. Part of me though also feels like its a little creepy that he commented wow on a girls sexy picture because I don't even know if he knows her that well. Does he just like to flirt? and is it something that he's used to doing commenting on girls pictures. by the way I don't want to really question him about it though because he already knows that I look at his fb carefully because I once asked him about what happened with two deleted Facebook pictures and I don't want him to think I'm overly suspicious of him. Let me know what you think.
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Definitions for nautchnɔtʃ
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word nautch
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
(in colonial India) a performance by one or more professional female dancers.
Category: Indian (India)
Origin of nautch:
1800–10; < Hindi nāch
Princeton's WordNet
nautch, nauch, nautch dance(noun)
an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls
A dance in South Asia, performed by professional dancing girls.
Origin: From Hindustani नाच / ناچ.
Webster Dictionary
an entertainment consisting chiefly of dancing by professional dancing (or Nautch) girls
In North India, Nautch is one of several styles of popular dance, performed by girls known as Nautch girls. The word Nautch is an anglicized version of नाच, a word found in Hindi and Urdu, and several other languages of North India, derived from the Sanskrit, Nritya, via the Prakrit, Nachcha. A simple and literal translation of Nautch is "dance" or "dancing". The culture of the performing art of Nautch rose to prominence during the later period of Mughal Empire, and the Company Rule. Over time, the Nautch traveled outside the confines of the Imperial courts of the Mughals, the palaces of the Nawabs and the Princely states, and the higher echelons of the officials of the British Raj, to the places of smaller Zamindars, and other places. Some references use the terms Nautch and Nautch girls to describe Devadasis who used to perform ritual and religious dances in the Hindu temples of India. However, there is not much commonality between the Devadasis and the Nautch girls. The former performed dances, mostly Indian classical dances, including the ritual dances, in the precincts of the Hindu temples to please the temple deities, whereas the Nautch girls performed Nautches for the pleasure of human beings. In 1917, attributing the adjective to a woman in India would suggest her entrancing skill, tempting style and alluring costume could mesmerize men to absolute obedience
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