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Ratings based on 39 Verified Reviews
They paid and stayed. We double-checked.
4.2 Room cleanliness
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3.8 Room comfort
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for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom brooklyn
très bel accueil , belle rencontrePosted Nov 14, 2014
Pros: le style retro
Cons: pas de télé,lorsque l'on veut s'immerger dans la culture américaine ,une télé est un plus, faut pas camper devant^^
Location: sandwich pastrami tip top ,parc brooklyn
chambres stylées , propriétaire intentionnée et passionnée par le classique jazz
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Sankofa, vaatimaton mutta okPosted Nov 5, 2014 on Hotels.com
Saapuessamme illalla 19 aikaan paikalle piti kaivaa puhelin ja soittaa päästämään meidät sisälle. Mukava ja iloinen emäntä, jonka kanssa oli kiva rupatella.Vanha huoneisto, 1800-luvun puolelta. Lämmintä vettä tuli suihkusta satunnaisesti.Alakerrssa jazz-musiikkia pe ja la iltaisin. Aamupala tarjottiin hieman klo 9 jälkeen aamulla ja oli makoisa. Metroasema lähellä ja siitä pääsee kätevästi liikkumaan.
Recommendedby A verified traveler
lovely experience outweighs minor drawbacksPosted Oct 22, 2014 on Hotels.com
First, the positives: a great location, and a unique experience. You stay in a private home that is a B&B and you experience authentic jazz the way it used to be (provided you stay Fri/Sat). And, it is on the affordable side compared to most NYC area offerings. Minor drawbacks: you don't get some of the conveniences of a hotel such as daily/frequent room service, own bathroom, and on-time convenience (the breakfast was offered in a very leisurely fashion so I missed it 3 out of 4 mornings). Overall, I loved the place and the location, the nearby Le Paris Dakar cafe and the Nostrand Av Subway stop with A express to Manhattan were fabulous. And the music nights were delightful.
for Couplesby A verified travelerfrom Toronto
First B&B experiencePosted Oct 19, 2014
Pros: The room, Debbie and the proximity to some cool places to eat and the subway was 5 minutes away.
Cons: Debbie couldn't find our room key so we only had a key for the front door. Would have liked a key for our room but no biggie.
Location: There is a nice little café right at the corner of Macon & Nostrand. Or walk down to Fulton the subway is right there or walk along Fulton to Outpost
This was our first time staying in a B&B. Wasn't sure what to expect but we were pleasantly surprised and happy we chose to stay here instead of a typical hotel. The room was big, the bed was comfy and there was plenty of room to store our clothes. There was also a little area in the room tucked to the side with a private sink (the shared bathroom was just outside our door but we were the only ones on our floor for the duration of our stay). All in all the room was well decorated and we felt right at home. The house is on a quiet street in a fun part of Brooklyn. What really made our stay there great was our host Debbie. She was so welcoming and really makes you feel right at home. I really wasn't sure what it would be like staying at a b&b....but as she put it, "it's your home!"... and it really did feel that way!
Recommendedby A verified traveler
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Recommendedby Maggiefrom Orlando, FL
Best Ever Bed and BreakfastPosted Sep 5, 2014 on Hotels.com
It was awesome! There was the best Jazz show I have ever attended on Friday night. It was close to everything. Very clean. Very comfortable. Will definately go back.
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for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom Fredonia, NY
Great Conversations, Interesting AmbiencePosted Aug 1, 2014
Pros: The owner's treatment of her guests, closeness to the subway, food and historic ambience.
Cons: Lighting in the room is very dark (using all lights available), but not a problem.
Location: Close to the A express line, not far from the weekend Brooklyn flea market and other Brooklyn landmarks.
Reading previous reviews, it's apparent that Debbie has listened to reviewers' comments. Extra towels, wash cloths, lotions, etc. are all provided (not that I was looking for that, but I did note that people had complained about this). My stay was very pleasant (Green Room) with air conditioning and ceiling fan as a respite to the summer's heat. Breakfast was served every day and I enjoyed conversations with Debbie and other travelers. She looks out for her guests and if you ask, she will help you. I loved sitting out at her backyard table in the morning, how conveniently close the B&B was to the subway stop, and the uniqueness of the place. There is a sink in the room with a toothbrush holder. If you are someone who enjoys adventure when you travel, talking to other travelers, and learning about the area and your host, you will enjoy this experience.
for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom Lyon, France
ExcellentPosted Jul 16, 2014
Excellent stay, Great welcome from Debbie, fabulous Jazz concert
for Everyoneby Geofffrom Australia
Great valuePosted Jun 28, 2014
Pros: Wonderful host, location, value
Cons: better wifi reception on 2nd floor
Location: all night pizza place near the subway was very tasty late at night after a few beers
I had a great time in this B&B and would recommend it. The room was clean and comfy. The shared bathroom was excellent. The host was a delight and I wish I had been a bit more sociable and woken up in time for breakfast at least once (my fault :)) or been there for the jazz gigs. The location was great as it was only 5 mins walk to the subway and decent little shopping district. The only downsides were the wifi didn't work amazingly on the 2nd floor although on the ground floor it was very quick. Also the key to my room couldn't be found but all the other guests were nice and nothing was missing. Overall I would definitely rate this B&B as excellent.


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Many teachers around the state have recently had interactive whiteboards installed, yet are still a little unsure of how to incorporate them in their daily teaching. A fantastic site that I found through Twitter recently was the Maths Starter of the Day website. The concept behind the site is incredibly simple, and as the name suggests, is one problem for the students to work on each day. Fabulous to put up on the interactive whiteboard first thing in the morning to get students settled and straight into independent work. Who knows? We may even see some improved results come NAPLAN time!
Beware … some of these problems are quite tricky, so you are best to view them beforehand! Don't forget to scroll down to find the answers!
I love this concept, but I am thinking that I'll need to go through the archives and possibly create my own whiteboard file that has more tailored activities for my year level. I'll let you know how I go! :)


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This week, The Authentic Woman host, Shannon Fisher, welcomes Heather Powell, an NYC-based actress, singer & songwriter. Heather discovered her love of Musical Theatre at an early age, while traveling the world as an "Army Brat" during her father's career in the U.S. Army. She received a B.A. in Theatre & English from The College of William and Mary, and then embarked upon world travel of her own as an officer in the U.S. Army. Heather has had a rare view of the world in which we live.
Despite starring in more than 40 plays and musicals throughout Europe & the U.S., it was later in life that she began composing her own songs. While creating material for her one woman show, "MoonPrints," Heather got a taste for combining music and lyrics - and writing song lyrics followed shortly thereafter, revealing a talent and passion she never knew she had! Heather's first album, "Believe it to Life," and second album, "A Haze of Grays and Blue," were produced in collaboration with Tomás Doncker and received critical acclaim.
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Throughout her theatre career, Davis has starred in hit Broadway musicals such as RENT, Dreamgirls, Mahalia: A Gospel Musical, Cinderella and Ain't Misbehavn', which earned her a Grammy Nomination. Her television credits include voice-over work for the hit Nickelodeon cartoon, Wonder Pets and most recently a role on OWN Network's Wanda Sykes Presents: Herlarious!
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This evening, I will interview Sally Linderman a vocalist living in Metropolitan, D.C. Area. Sally is a vocalist who has sung cabaret, show tunes and jazz in the DC area. After a long hiatus from singing due to professional commitments, Sally retired and returned to singing by taking up the study of Jazz and the American Standard Songbook. Her favorite female vocalists are Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn, Ann Hampton Callaway, Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland, just to name a few. Join us this evening at Jazz Notes where jazz lives!
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Just returned from our honeymoon in Bali and we stayed at Maya for some of it (four nights). The resort was fantastic for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle of Seminyak, and simply relax in the resort, whilst still having access to Ubud town and it's restaurants.
We had Deluxe Pool Villa. The size of the Villa was great, the pool matched well, the outdoors shower was fantastic (there is indoors also), and the deep silver / metal bath was awesome. Outside of the Villa the grounds were truely grand and well kept, staff friendly and very helpful, great gym, free beginner yoga, fantastic spa and easy access to Ubud.
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- The privacy of the villa and it's pool
- The knowledge of the hotel drivers (RP 50000) one way into town. We ran out of money at a restaraunt and the driver who picked us up gave us a loan which we paid back that night.
- The grounds - so well manicured - a pleasure to walk through
- The 'no kids' end of the resort where the spa was is so peaceful
It was really hard to find any improvements and the only one we could think of was to have stereo's in the rooms that have Ipod dock / connection. We did have a problem with our air conditioning not going cold enough so the staff replaced the outside unit which fixed it.
This is a great hotel and highly recommended to everyone looking for some time to relax. If you want serious action this is not the place for you.
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- Luxury resort located in the central of Bali, between the river valley and rice terraces of Ubud. Rooms and villas with all the comfort and conveniences you would expect. An ideal choice for those looking for luxurious facilities, peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings with personalized service and excellent food. ... more less
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Two MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics opened on Friday inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Reno and Sparks.
The CVS Health Foundation has announced the 50 organizations that were selected to receive a total of $100,000 in grants in celebration of #GivingTuesday to recognize their colleagues' spirit of volunteerism and to support the inspirational community-based work being done by nonprofits nationwide.
Drug Store News will be tweeting key messages from retail pharmacy industry heavyweights.
CVS/pharmacy is looking to help customers save big this Black Friday with great deals and rewards on holiday gifts and essentials and, new this year, is an Online Gift Guide.
Target, Walmart and Walgreens represent three retail pharmacy operations to crack the top 10 in Lithium Technologies' Klout 50: Retail Edition, which ranks the top 50 retailers with the most social influence.
CVS Health announced on Thursday that the company and its foundation has committed to invest more than $1 million in grants to support tobacco cessation and prevention programs.
CVS Health received a score of 100% on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
MinuteClinic has opened New Mexico's first retail medical clinics inside three CVS/pharmacy stores in Albuquerque and one in Rio Rancho.
CVS Health officially announced plans to create a new Digital Innovation Lab in Boston.
Innovating on behalf of the consumer.
That's what has always excited CVS/pharmacy president Helena Foulkes about the business ever since she took her first job in retail, some 22 years ago, at the only retail company she has ever worked for.


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Jordin Sparks Told Ex Jason Derulo 'Come and Get Your Sh-t'
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In an interview with Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, Sparks said she was so hurt by Derulo that she returned all his gifts, including a brand new BMW.
Nicki Minaj Shades Ex Boyfriend, But He's Dating a Chick Hotter Than Her
They say the best revenge is to date a chick who is hotter than your ex-girlfriend.
That seems to be the case with Nicki Minaj's ex-weed carrier Safaree Samuel. Ol' boy showed up (and showed out) at BOA Restaurant with a fine chick on his arm.
And don't think Nicki didn't notice!
It's Over: MempHitz Moved Out
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Chris Rock: 'I was tired of being married'
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The Dopamine has faded for Atlanta socialites Toya Wright and Mickey "Memphitz" Wright. In a series of highly emotional social media posts, MempHitz seemed to confirm rumors that his marriage to Toya is on the rocks. Toya, 31, and MempHitz were married in a made-for-TV ceremony in 2011.
Lil Kim is Back On the Market
The Dopamine has faded for odd couple Lil Kim, 40, and struggling rapper Peoples "Mr. Papers" Hernandez. The couple reportedly separated after 2 tumultuous years and one child together.
NFL Star Dumps Hot Girlfriend for Being Too Popular
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For several days now, I?ve been in a running argument with an individual who goes by the name of ?On Lawn? over in the comments sections of the blog ran by anti-gay equality group National Organization for Marriage. In several comments here, here, and here, this person seems to imply that procreation, or at least the potential for procreation, is a requirement of marriage. I?ve tried several times to get this person to explain this concept but they keep brushing off the question calling it absurd. When I tried to point out that there is no link between marriage and procreation they came back with this.
Well, there shows the damage they want to do to the institution. If marriage can?t look equally at the interests of all involved in the practice of human mating, then you tell me what can.
Prehistoric humans didn?t marry before they mated, they just found a bush did it. When you look at the whole of human history, marriage is a relatively new creation, only being a few thousand years old. Our very existence proves that marriage is not a requirement or an essential element of the human mating process.
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House Majority leader Eric Cantor is getting some flack for this recent comments after Tuesday's east coast earthquake.
There is an appropriate federal role in incidents like this.
Obviously, the problem is that people in Virginia don't have earthquake insurance.
All of us know that the federal government is busy spending money it doesn't have.
While suggesting that any disaster relief be offset with spending cuts elsewhere.
There are very few things that I agree with Cantor on, DADT, DOMA, ENDA, just to name a few; my gut instinct here is to agree with him. Now, Think Progress makes it seem in their commentary as if Cantor doesn't want to provide any federal aid to folks in Virginia who suffered property damage from the quake, which isn't what he said as you can see in the quote above, but even if he had I'd have a hard time not agreeing with that as well.
I truly don't believe that our Federal government should come running with it's credit card out every time there Mother Nature has a hissy fit. Now don't get me wrong, I understand that there are times where it's necessary for the Fed to lend a hand in a disaster. The impending hurricane Irene being a good example. Having the National Guard help fill sandbags and even provide them in a flood is another example of good government help. Rescuing people stuck in New Orleans during Katrina is another one.
But if your home gets flattened by twister and you were dumb enough not have insurance or know if your policy covered twisters then I'm sorry for your loss but the government has no business bailing you out. If your Virginia business takes a hit because of an earthquake and you didn't have earthquake insurance, you're on your own.
Now the flip side of that of course is that I would be ok if the government were to say provide you with a low or no interest loan to help you rebuild, but to expect a handout from Uncle Sam for every disaster is part of the crap thinking that landed us with national debt that would make the Great Wall of China look like a speed bump.


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A 42-year-old Manteca woman plagued with breast cancer lost her fight for life this week , desperately wanting to live for the sake of her six-month-old son.
Every Christmas for the last 10 years, the awe-inspiring residential festival of lights at Mercedes and Bugatti streets in Manteca has been a visual feast to thousands of people.
The champagne toast to ring in the New Year is so five years ago.
Manteca Transit's newest bus route debuting Monday could easily be dubbed "the shopaholic line."
Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close.
January is just a few days away and it can mean only one thing in Manteca – the start of the crab feed season.
RIPON - The Ripon Chamber of Commerce is holding its 48th Annual Almond Blossom Kick Off and Tribute Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 14, at the Ripon Community Center, 334 Fourth Street at 6 p.m.
Manteca's Del Webb at Woodbridge sold an impressive one out of every five new homes closing escrow in San Joaquin County during 2009.
Sometime in 2010 you'll be able to drive on Atherton Drive from Woodward Avenue just west of Moffat Boulevard to Union Road.
TRACY – The gates to the Carnegie State Recreation Area – which were expected to close today – will stay open for the time being.
Editor's note: The following is part of a series recapping Manteca history as the first decade of the 21st century draws to a close.
LATHROP – Their men have fought side by side in blazing-hot situations for decades. They have joined hands in saving lives and properties.
A report of gun shots just after midnight Monday led Manteca Police to a rental house being used as a greenhouse to grow more than 100 marijuana plants.
A fire Sunday morning caused $75,000 in damages to a duplex at 336 Stafford Way near Doctors Hospital of Manteca.
LATHROP –Lathrop Police Services are joining law enforcement across the state as part of California's 18-day Holiday DUI Crackdown Campaign with law enforcement agencies deploying 300 DUI/Drivers License Checkpoints statewide.
Leonardo Resendiz made a methodical point in the shooting death of a mock trial that's long been a staple of Joe Waller's Careers in Law Enforcement classes.
There's a leak at Lathrop City Hall.
It looks like almost early summer on the Stanislaus River watershed.
They are Weston Ranch's power couple. But Dale and Jill Fritchen don't see themselves as such, and never have.
The working alignment for the contentious proposed extension of a dry levee south of Manteca is directly behind parcels on the north side of Fig Avenue between Airport Way and Oleander Avenue.
Kai Burburn rocks back and forth nervously on the lip of the bowl at the new Lathrop skate park.
Free Weston Ranch. That's the rallying cry of this small community in South West Stockton.
The second annual Mother &Son Dance at St. Anthony of Padua School will be held Friday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Manteca's next municipal building could go up on Daniels Street.
Manteca in 2014 had its biggest year for single family housing starts in eight years.
It took less than a week for a jury to convict Michael Roessler in the murder of 51-year-old rural Manteca Michael Lawrence.
The Manteca Kindred Arts has been bringing top-notch musicians of national and international caliber to Manteca for nearly three decades. Perhaps less known is the fact the non-profit organization has been offering other entertainment options every year for the public's gastronomical pleasure, among other things.
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 7+ weeks – interviewed at Avon Products in January 2015.Interview Details
After multiple phone screens, I was set up for a ride along with a current DM in Kansas City. She identified that I would have ZERO family time and representatives generally make more than DMs. She was so negative about the position that I even interjected and asked her if she was trying to talk me out of the position. The rest of the ride along contained a 1.5 hour very disorganized and uninformative meeting with her representatives and a hour long lunch that I had to finance myself. Avon expects a current DM to evaluate your quality and viability in the organization. I'm considerably younger but have significantly more experience in sales and district management. I feel like I was discriminated against based on my age and the fact that I challenged some of the negative points she was making about Avon. Based on the ride along, I was not even extended the opportunity for an interview. I received an email about a week letter identifying that I would not be extended an interview. I responded back to the talent acquisition team asking for feedback because I did not understand how that's possible. No response until today with a recruiter called to tell me AGAIN that I wouldn't be offered an interview (mind you nearly a month has passed). I asked for information and a call back because of how deeply offended I am with the whole process. We'll see.
My ability were "evaluated" by a peer which is beyond my realm of comprehension. If this is the direction Avon continues to go, the company will continue on its backslide and, eventually, irrelevant and stale. With this kind of management there's no way Avon can compete in the millennial age.Interview Questions
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 days – interviewed at Avon Products in December 2014.Interview Details
It was pretty easy, simply submitted my resume through my college and was called in for an interview a few days later. Didn't really have to deal with the company at all until the interview. They work very quickly and have great communication.Interview Questions
Negotiation DetailsNo negotiationAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceEasy Interview
- The questions were all personality related. What are your strengths? How well do you resolve conflicts? Do you work well in a team? things like that Answer Question
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I applied online – interviewed at Avon Products.Interview Details
Applied, phone interview with HR, Phone interview with Hiring Manger, in-person interview - 3 hr long process. During the phone interview the hiring manager was very rude. Asked me what job I was applying for. Shouldn't he know that before calling me. He was straight to the point though. The interview possess went very well. I asked the Hiring manager why the position was open. She stated that in the file, the previous employee left the company. I asked the hiring manager the same question can he was very vague and stated it was reorganization within the company.No OfferNegative Experience
2 people found this helpfulInterview Details
The interview process was great. HR was very down to earth as was the hiring manager. I found avon associates to be nice and professional. The work life balance is not just a sell during the interview because it does exist as soon as you start with the company and lasts throughout the time you spend there. The offer came quickly and was not dragged out indefinitely like other companies. Overall a positive experience.Interview Questions
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I posted my CV online. first received a phone call from HR with very generic questions on behaviors and salary expectation. a week later a phone interview was set up with the Hiring manager and another person from the group. three weeks later I was invited to on -site interview with the group as well as a couple people outside the group. overall nice and friendly people. lots of detailed technical questions from a couple scientists.Interview Questions
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I applied online. The process took 4+ weeks – interviewed at Avon Products in September 2014.Interview Details
Applied online via Linkedin and received a response within the next few days. HR Talent Acquisition Manager and Coordinator were extremely professional and friendly throughout the process. Entire cycle entailed a 30 min phone interview with the hiring manager, 30 minute phone interview with another Manager in the group, and two onsite interviews each about 1 hour in length. Interview questions were not too difficult and mainly involved my career interests and discussion about the role (as to be expected). Overall a very positive experience.Interview Questions
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I applied online – interviewed at Avon Products.Interview Details
Phone interview was typical for a large company. Onsite interview was rolling along until Lunch. Maybe I expected too much, but we went to the cafeteria, where the hiring manager had me pay for my own lunch. Based on experience from other companies, this seemed a little odd. There was a bad vibe the rest of the day/Interview Questions
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I applied online. The process took 4+ months – interviewed at Avon Products in April 2014.Interview Details
Interview process seems to be ongoing...
Applied online (March 2014) and get called for phone interview ~3 weeks later (April 2014)
Had an initial phone interview with HR followed by a phone interview with an Executive Director. I got invited to come in for an onsite interview 2 weeks later. I met with 2 Brand Managers, a Global Director, and the HR Manager.
I did not receive any feedback so I reached out (end of April) and was told the position just went on hold but I am still under consideration and I should check back in a month. So I followed up (end of May 2014) and got a response within 5 minutes that the position is still on hold and movement is expected in July and that I should follow up again.
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Avon Products.Interview Details
Filled out online application was contacted by hiring agent who conducted phone interview. Was referred to HR for scenario type interview. Was contacted by Division Manager for phone interview and set up ride along with another District Manager (highly recommend) Spoke with Division Manager after ride along.Interview Questions
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The region I would be responsible for was an hour away and I feel the position is better suited for someone who lives in the area or does not have a family. The job offers a lot of flexibility if you live in the area.Declined OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took a day – interviewed at Avon Products.Interview Details
There is not really an interview. You just pay a ten dollar fee to get started and fill out some paperwork.Interview Questions
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My 5-year-old son, all dressed up in his finest Purim costume, looked up at me and said, "Abba, I love Purim! Let's go do some more shalach manos!" He was referring to the special candies and treats that are given out amongst friends throughout the community on Purim day.
I'm terrible at feeding myself. Not literally – when it comes to getting a forkful of food to my mouth, I'm actually over 98 percent accurate. What I mean is, in this life that could be considered adult, when I am tasked to eat a meal by myself, I constantly feel as if I'm failing quite spectacularly at it.
Growing up as a child I didn't fully understand the concept of piggy banks. As far as I could tell — based on the information amassed from countless viewings of Toy Story and the occasional Nickelodeon advertisement — piggy banks were strange, possibly animate creatures into which you put your unusually large coins.
How do you make omelets and French toast even better than they already are? Matzoh, that's how. I know that "matzoh" isn't typically the answer to that kind of question because it's dry and flavorless, but just go with me on this. Much like the fried tortillas in chilaquiles, matzoh has this way of turning regular old breakfast into something special, textured, and absolutely delicious.
I'm in love, and have been for a long time. It's a relationship filled with laughter, tears, intrigue, and surprise. It was love at first sight, back when I was a little girl—with an extra-terrestrial that longed to go home.
A Rabbi once said that a person dies two deaths: The first is when you die; the second is when people stop remembering you.
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I met David Schwartzbaum at JCC Apachi Day Camp, and have worked with him there in a number of capacities over the last five years, but our connection also extends beyond entertaining Jewish children and into the realm of performance theater. David started performing theater and comedy in Miami before moving to Philadelphia and becoming the founder and co-artistic director of The Off-Color Theatre Company.
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In 2008, Sonat Birnecker Hart, an esteemed teacher, lecturer and writer on Jewish Studies and German Jewish Cultural History, gave up her tenure and started making whiskey. While traveling and teaching in Europe and the U.S. was, for Hart, a "joyful way to keep the world of my grandparents and great grandparents alive," when it came time to start her own family, she decided she wanted a lifestyle where she could work with her children close at hand. So, she and her husband, Robert Birnecker, moved back to Hart's hometown of Chicago and opened KOVAL, Chicago's first distillery since the 1800s.
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Since my last column, my wife and I became proud parents of our first child. Most importantly, everyone is healthy and doing great. But, as any new parent can attest, it has become quite challenging dealing with the newly arisen lack of time. So for this column, let's take a look at a few tools that have been keeping me sane and getting me home before the streetlights come on.
So those are my five favorite time-savers in GA, how about yours? Do you have a fast way of implementing tracking codes or uncovering insights? I'd love to hear your thoughts on what tools/processes you use when analyzing.
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Family-friendly hotel with a restaurant, in Ho Chi Minh City (Ben Thanh Market)
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, this family-friendly hotel is within walking distance of Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, and Museum of Fine Arts. Also nearby are Saigon Skydeck and Zen Plaza.
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In addition to a restaurant, Hoang Hai Long 2 Hotel features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include a coffee shop/café and complimentary wireless Internet access.
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Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This family-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in the lobby. For a surcharge, the property provides a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) and a train station pick-up service.
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A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9 AM.
Park View Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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I cut this board with traditional japanese tools, and printed it on Hosho Professional Japanese handmade paper. printing was done with a bamboo baren rather than through a press.
Wow, amazing. love it so much. Well done. BillyLee
fabulous work! :o))
thank you ~ I love woodcut… the directness, the simplicity.
– Anthony DiMichele
I love it!! I am amazed at how much detail comes through with this style of art!! Well done!! Luisa xx
thanks so much~ its an honor.
– Anthony DiMichele
such an incredible talent. amazing work anthony!
it reminds me of mervyn peake for some gormenghast reason
great sp anthony
More great work.
Excellent work! Congrats on the feature.
fantastic work of art!!!
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January 05, 2015
Crown Paints scores with TV sponsorship deal
Crown Paints is ready to kick off the New Year in style after teaming up with Sky Sports News HQ in a high impact sponsorship package.
The UK paint manufacturer has signed a deal to feature on the station's popular 10pm bulletin from January 1, 2015.
The agreement will see Crown Paints on the TV every day throughout 2015 and represents a significant investment in their Trade brands.
The sponsorship package will start with the Crown Trade brand, using special 'idents' featuring fictitious painters and decorators mimicking visual cues common to most Sky Sports broadcasting.
As part of the package, Crown Paints will also run banner advertising on SkySports.com, the most visited commercial sports destination on the web, and the Sky Sports mobile service.
Debbie Orr, Marketing Manager at Crown Paints, said: "Sky Sports News HQ is 'must-have' TV for sports fans and we think it provides the perfect platform to get our message across.
"We will appear 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, reaching a huge audience."
The agreement builds on an existing association between Crown and Sky Sports News HQ, which started in the summer when their exterior paint brand Sandtex used the 24-hour sports news channel to promote its message of 'Results you can depend on.'
Sky Sports News launched in 1988. It relaunched as Sky Sports News HQ in August 2014 and moved to channel 401, providing viewers with an unrivalled sports news service plus a showcase of other content on the Sky Sports channels. In addition to its 24-hour TV news service, Sky Sports News HQ is also available across a digital portfolio of apps, skysports.com and social media.
Andy Cairns, executive editor of Sky Sports News, said: "Sky Sports News HQ is the number one sports news service in Europe and the sports fan's first port of call as we put them at the heart of sports news. Over two million viewers a day come to Sky Sports News, plus many more on digital and social media.
"This exciting new partnership with Crown Paints will work across TV, online and mobile, and it's great to have them on board."
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January 28, 2015
Lucideon Looks To UK's Scientific Heartlands With New Site in Cambridge
International materials development consultancy Lucideon is continuing on a growth curve with the opening of new offices in Cambridge Science Park.
Operating as Lucideon Cambridge Polymer Limited, the new site will be the hub of development of novel polymer systems for high value applications in industry, particularly in the healthcare sector.
Lucideon develops cutting-edge materials technologies for sectors including medical devices, ceramics and nuclear. Current work includes the development of field-enhanced processing technology to reduce the energy used to produce ceramics, inorganic controlled release technologies for the healthcare industries, and a new technology, MIDAR, which can be used to encapsulate nuclear industry waste.
The decision to have a base in Europe's longest-serving and largest centre for commercial research and development forms part of Lucideon's ambitious expansion plans, which include opening offices in North Carolina, Turkey, Japan and Australia.
Tony Kinsella, Chief Executive at Lucideon, said: "As our strategy for the future is based on innovation and developing cutting-edge technologies it seemed a natural move for us to be part of the thriving and energetic science, engineering and business communities that exist in the greater Cambridge area."
Lucideon has worked with, and continues to work with, the University of Cambridge on numerous research projects, including EU-funded R&D. The company has also sponsored post doctorate places at the university for some years.
The Cambridge office will be headed up by Dr Xiang Zhang - a Royal Society Industrial Fellow - with scientists and engineers from Lucideon working there on secondment initially.
In line with the company's plans to hire 100 new staff over the next three years, new roles will be added at the office. Lucideon also hopes to strengthen links with the high-tech sector companies within the area.
Mr Kinsella added: "We already have close links with the scientific excellence of the University of Cambridge through the work of our Head of Medical Materials, Dr Xiang Zhang - and we can only see this strengthening with the opening of the new office."


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Enderal - The Shards of Orderposted by Zaldiir Mod News
From the team behind Nehrim - At Fate's Edge, comes Enderal - The Shards of Order - a total conversion mod for Skyrim, set a couple of years after the events of Nehrim. The team, volunteers from the dedicated modding community SureAI, aims to continue the tradition of the intensive and complex storytelling introduced in Nehrim. This basically means that, what they do here is fantasy for adults, it is dirty and immersive, and there are no fairies!
There has not been set any official release date for the mod, but by the scope of the project, I reckon it might take some time.
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Really luxury, modern, clean, hotel. Excellent kitchen, personall very
friendly. The hotel is located in the hearth of city, so it is very good
for business or city visits. We heave visited more 5 star hotels in
Casablanca, some of them (much expansiver them husa) was very terrible,
old, dirty... Husa is absolutly perfect !!!!! - Anonymous
The service is very good, the rooms are very nice and big. The rooms are
very clean. The hotel restaurants sell very good food for an affordable
price. I got the feeling that I was at a luxury hotel, just paying a lot
less for it. It was great. If Im going back to casablanca I would never
have a doubt about coming back to this hotel and I definitly recommend
this hotel. - Anonymous
The facilities are classique, the minibar is romantique, each room has a subjet, original and special. Breakfast is good, a bottle of water is offered after it, very considerable! - Anonymous
The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable of the city they spoke
English french and Arabic the manager was extremely nice and very
helpful. Everything I asked for I got within minutes room was clean
washroom was very clean that's important to me and they made a great
breakfast every morning, defiantly will stay there again when I go to
Casablanca :-) - Anonymous
It is a new hotel and everything was clean. rooms are suit and have got kitchen. I chose there for my business trip and they didn't let me down. It is one of the best hotel that I have ever stayed. staff was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it to other travellers. - Anonymous
While the organisation and some of the staff were not so helpful, the extremely friendly managers made up for it.
We had booked room with pick-up but the driver simply left when the plane was delayed. After 30 minutes discussion with hotel and driver on the phone we decided to take a taxi. Upon arrival the manager apologized and refund the price for the taxi in cash as well as offering late check out as compensation.
When leaving we found the amount had been added to the bill due to the cashie - Anonymous
ease of access to central areas from hotel. Personnel was very friendly and helpful. - Ilker
Rachid the owner and the receptionists were all very nice. They gave us
directions and Rachid showed us to a good brunch spot, The Fence.
The rooms are large, clean and comfortable. I slept like a log.
The guards save the parking spots out front for guests, so I was able to park my car for free and it felt safe since the car was within eyesight of the guards.
I could see it would be a good place for business travellers, as there is a nice kitchenette and large desk. - Anonymous
nothing especial all as any 4 or 3 stars hotels. - Anonymous
One of the best 4star hotels. Good location and close to all imp points.Very friendly/helpful staff ,especially M/s Samira. Room/bathroom very clean with all facilities. Breakfast very good. - Anonymous
Sejf w pokoju, widoc na ocean, bliskosc do plazy, zadbana lazienka, dobry komfort sypialniany. - Jakub
The room was spacious and beautiful. The staff had a nice welcome and everybody was helpful. The breakfast buffet was really good according to us. The location was good, close to the Medina and also many attractions by foot, like the Mosque, Sacre Coeur, Mohammed Place V and more. If you take the train from the airport (should cost 40 dirham each), get off at Casa Voyageur and then take the tram (which is brand new and a very good transportation, should cost 7,50 dirham each) to Place nations u - Anonymous


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I had never driven a Mini Cooper but now that I've had a few days behind the wheel of one, I want one of my own really bad!!
I had never driven a Mini Cooper but now that I've had a few days behind the wheel of one, I want one of my own really bad!!
A few months ago, I posted about a blue Nissan Sentra that was driving around with a Tustin Lexus license plate frame. [original post here] It caught my eye because I thought it was odd to see an older model Nissan driving around with a Lexus frame.
Well, as it turns out, today (4 months later) I happened to find myself behind the same car, except almost 20 miles away.
Today in Fullerton, CA
December in Costa Mesa, CA...
And here's a map to show where I came across the same car.
With the 3 million people living in Orange County, what are the odds? Maybe it happens more than we think.
A couple days ago, it was discovered that Posterous modifies links that users place on Posterous blogs and adds an affiliate code when the user doesn't provide one. For example, if I link to a product on an e-commerce site and the website I'm linking to has an affiliate program, Posterous will drop in their affiliate code so if you end up purchasing that product, Posterous will take the affiliate cut for the referral. Then TechCrunch picked up the story and the internet has been up in arms ever since.Unfortunately, it seems like people don't really understand the issue. Here's what Posterous is NOT doing:
Here's what Posterous IS doing:
The only potential problem here is for journalists who are reviewing products or services. The thinking is that, if there is an affiliate link attached, someone is making money if a conversion is made. And that's the moral issue being debated. But since the author of the post isn't making any money off the link, it really doesn't matter.But to me, it seems like most of the upset people are just mad because Posterous didn't inform them of the change, and has nothing to do with the potential issue I see above. It's because they just feel like they have a right to know. The question I pose to them is...who cares? If doesn't affect users at all. Posterous CEO Sachin Agarwal even said that they had been using VigLink for 4 months before anyone even discovered the deal. And for a site in the Alexa top 500 (in the US), it just goes to show how transparently the service worked. The following comment was left on the original post about the discovery of the partnership by "Electronic Foodie":
"Will Posterous be disclosing how much it made from its experiment with Viglink? Where will this money be directed towards? We believe the money Posterous made with Viglink, up until the time it officially notified its users of Viglink, should be donated to charitable organizations voted upon by its users."
Umm.....WHY? This might just be the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Contrary to what you believe (and what the government may have told you), Electronic Foodie, nobody (even Posterous) owes you anything. Sure, it may have been nice to know about this change, but I'm not shareholder and neither are you, so if Posterous wants to keep this info on the DL for whatever reason, they have the right to do so.
So what do I think? Posterous is a free service, has to make money somehow, and is trying to come up with ways to monetize that DON'T involve sucky banner ads. Good on them for being creative. And kudos to VigLink and other companies who are thinking outside the box to help monetize the web in unobtrusive ways. Hello, web 3.0.
Of course, it may have something to do with the fact that the remote mysteriously stopped working...
This Lincoln Navigator fits right in with other terrible car mods like the BMW 5 with a massive roof rack, the Nissan that should be sent to the junkyard, and the taxi I would never step foot in.
To get your bearings, you can see how little space Facebook takes up. Amazing. I think I might even like this better than my 27" iMac!
I don't want to start a political war here - just want to share this little bit:


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John McCain's...I must be a neocon too.
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Rob Duke's curator insight, March 23, 8:32 PM
Some of what we see in socially disorganized neighborhoods....
Brandal Nicole Crenshaw's comment, March 26, 4:33 PM
This is not surprising to me. When you are dealing with anxiety, or more specifically the factors causing the anxiety, you go through most of your day distracted. You do not have the ability to clearly reason out your choice or ways to find healthy and positive routes for dealing with stress. This can really result in people turning to unhealthy (and in some cases illegal) coping strategies like drug and alcohol abuse.
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William "Bill" Robbins of Great Bend will celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 15 with a card shower.
Jerry and Marcy Sieker of Ellinwood and Phil and Lynda Weaver of Topeka, announce the engagement of their children Kyle Dean Sieker and Kalyn Marie Weaver. Grandparents of the bride-elect are Norman and Doris Weaver of Hugoton and Charlene Swanson of Topeka and the late Duane Swanson. Grandparents of the prospective groom are the late William and Benita Doherty and Wanda Sieker of Ellinwood and the late Harry Sieker.
Humanity, are you grieving, over global ice retreating?
Mary Wondra will celebrate her 90th birthday on Oct. 12 with a card shower.
Alan Moran and Amye and Jon Schneider announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Moran, to Kory Jones, son of the late Kelly Beakey.
USD 428 Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. on Monday at the District Education Office, 201 South Patton Road. Items on the agenda include approval of GBHS class scheduling; update on Dance Line trip fund-raising; GBHS vocal music information regarding proposed trip of A Capella Choir to Washington, DC; approval of copier agreements; project updates on GBMS gymnasium construction and GBHS gym bleachers; 2012-2013 student enrollment; and update on Pioneer League membership request.
Preceptor Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Oct. 2 at the home of Janis Link. President Jeri Brozek led the meeting attended by 10 chapter members.
The following meals will be served Oct. 8 through Oct. 12. The secondary schools also have available daily: Main dish second choices, chef's salad, combo lunches and choice of vegetables and dessert. The breakfast menu is offered only to students in USD 428. Menus are subject to change without notice. Milk served with all meals. All meals as offered meet USDA nutritional guidelines.
Eighteen area students were awarded scholarships totaling $3,800 at the Kansas State University alumni/student event Sept. 18 in Great Bend.
The following well-balanced and nutritious Friendship Meals will be served for lunch at the Great Bend Senior Center, 2005 Kansas Ave. Meals are served with milk; donations for coffee and tea are accepted.
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RUSSELL - The Central Plains High School girls' tennis team claimed a Class 3-1A regional title on Saturday evening.
VALLEY CENTER - The Great Bend High School girls' tennis team qualified three entries for the Class 5A state tournament, fighting the elements to finish tied for first place at its regional on Saturday evening.
In what many considered a referendum on the status quo, NFL player representatives voted to retain DeMaurice Smith as executive director of the union.
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For GOP, There's Plenty of Learning to Go Around
There's still a lot of confusion in the Republican Party in the aftermath of the 2012 election. Part of the confusion stems from the struggle between the party establishment based in Washington and the party's base of voters all over the country. Sixty-three percent of Republican voters nationwide recognize that their leaders in Washington have lost touch with the base.
Added to that challenge is the debate over what type of change is needed. Some argue that the party needs to simply change the message and find a better way to sell its product. Others argue that more substantive policy changes are needed.
To end the party's civil war, both sides need to change. The Republican base needs to make its message of limited government more palatable to more Americans. Bigger fixes are necessary for the party establishment. Right now, it acts as if only cosmetic changes are needed. For example, since the party had trouble with Hispanic voters, let rising star Marco Rubio deliver the GOP response to President Obama's State of the Union address. From the view of Washington Republicans, the only other thing that's needed is for the base to become more "pragmatic."
However, if the Republican base had listened to the establishment a few years back, Rubio would still be unknown. The establishment's definition of pragmatism at that time was to oppose Rubio and back former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, who is now a Democrat. Yes, it's important for Republicans to make more of an effort to reach out to the Hispanic community, but it needs to be substantive outreach based on common ground and values. Rubio may be able to help, but it will be because of his message, not his heritage.
Today, the Republican establishment would rather keep wrangling with the Democratic establishment, risking irrelevance because it has neither power nor a large group of supporters.
As for the GOP base, sincere talk about limited government clearly doesn't work. Not enough voters care about limited government as a goal unto itself. People care about the kind of society a limited government can create. Too often when Democrats propose an idea that sounds good and addresses a perceived need, Republicans say it's not what the Founders would have wanted. From a messaging perspective, voters want to hear positive solutions rather than theoretical objections.
Case in point: The president just called for more spending on infrastructure, clean energy and education projects. In each case, he claimed they would help the economy. A solid plurality of voters agrees with him on the first two items. And when it comes to spending more on education, 56 percent believe it would help the economy, while just 23 percent believe it would hurt.
A political party that simply says "no" can only count on that 23 percent of the vote.
If voters are given a choice, however, the numbers shift. What would do more to help the economy, cutting government spending or spending more on the president's initiatives? Fifty-five percent say cutting spending, while just 36 percent favor the new initiatives. Support is even higher when the choice is between cutting the deficit and the new spending plans.
For Republicans to succeed, they need to do a much better job of spelling out choices to the voters. Instead of couching things in black-and-white terms, they need to make clear the real-life implications of their policies. The party establishment needs to listen to GOP voters and find more effective ways of turning their ideas into an uplifting vision for the 21st century.
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