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Is it so bad that "Negroes" wanted to ride a bus through the South? Shame on the police and their leaders for violating those poor people's rights!
Now lets talk about Civil Rights in 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Because the Portland Police were murdering, yes, murdering African-Americans and attempting to murder others, the USDOJ came to Portland to stop these murders. Through the Declaration of Independence, a US citizen has the RIGHT TO LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS. When police or their subordinates take lives unjustly, unconstitutionally, etc. the most basic US fundamental rights have been violated. I commend the USDOJ coming to Portland and the rest of the nation to stop Civil Rights violations.
Wouldn't it be against the law to file as a man if in fact you are a woman??
With only 30% of funds going to needy, shouldn't they be charged with a crime?
A $1.7M grant? I want $1.7M! I can begin something like this.
I wonder where the next war is going to be: America?
Its alright to be transparent now that the damage was done in 2008. $22Trillion!!
Please just remember that a Republican vote is a vote for the RICH!
Is it Patriotic to go to war based on deceptions, except for, He tried to kill my Daddy" and spending almost one trillion dollars on a war of revenge. Is it Patriotic to not help other Americans?
Is it Patriotic for Congress to invest using "insider trading" techniques?
"Its shares tumbled more than 3 percent in premarket dealings."
So the people in the know have already sold a lot of their stock so they won't get hurt. What about the people with 401s and the other "little" investors who didn't have access to this premarket information?
The stock market??
Is misuse or misappropriation of City Funds a crime?
If it isn't then I wish I would have had some of the contracts!
If you are not rich, then why would you vote Republican? Because they are the party for the rich!
So it is ok to spend almost Trillion dollars on a war that was based on falsehoods, except for, He tried to kill my Daddy!" The invasion of Iraq was a farce. Of that Trillion dollars, how much went to Halliburton, KBR and other companies affiliated with that administration? IF they made only 1% of totals spent, that would be 10Billion dollars. But to help other AMERICANS is bad?? That would be anti-patriotic! If you have forgot, remember when G.W. Bush wanted to remain president after his two year term was up?
Make no mistake, the Republican party is going to help the RICH! I should want the Republican party, but as I see it, they are going to take from the poor and middle class and give to the rich.
I predict mortgage rates will stay low for years to come ...
"Or, are you going to insist on nullifying an agency that stands up for the consumers and therefore allows Wall Street once again run wild?"
Republicans block it for two reasons:
1. It is a Democratic and President Obama sponsored bill
2. It helps the average citizen and not the rich
How can anyone who is not rich vote Republican? If you are not rich, Republicans do not have your interests at heart or in their votes.
Locked arm in arm and getting his in the face with a baton is an unreasonable and unjust action by someone acting under color of law. On its face, it appears to be a violation of his rights.
He doesn't believe the police officer meant to strike his nose, he said, guessing that the officer just struck higher than intended. But he wasn't, as some students at school believe, "beat up" by police, and he's not looking to take any legal action as a result. Yep, just a dumb kid who believes ...
Portland Police spokesman Lt. Robert King said he could not find any reports of the incident. He said Prettyman -- and any concerned citizens -- should file complaints with the Independent Police Review board for investigation. There have been about 10 complaints and 50 commendations forwarded to the board since the start of Occupy Portland in October, he said. Filing a complaint with the IPR is akin to filing it on Craigslist. The only reasonable resolution is to file a 42 USC 1983 in federal court as that is where you may get your justice. One can file the Violation of Civil Rights 42 USC 1983 for free (Forma Pauperis) and get help to boot.
As far as getting an attorney to represent in this case, I doubt it as he was not killed.
That was down from 2008, when 20 percent of children in Oregon foster care were prescribed mental health drugs, including Ritalin, prescribed for attention-deficit disorder, as well as anti-depressants such as Prozac and Zoloft.
The aforementioned drugs are involved in class action law suits as being dangerous to health! Ritalin is comparable to Methamphetamine.
Medicating children for convenience sake is just horrible.
OL, did Weeks serve time at the prison prior to this incident or did Weeks and Herron know each other prior to this unfortunate incident?
Portland, Oregon City Codes:
City Code 21.16.030
...Water charges are billed daily, regardless of whether the property has no structure on it or if the structure is occupied or vacant. The property owner is responsible for all water charges while a property is vacant....
City Code 21.16.120
... A. The Portland Water Bureau may make adjustments, pay refunds or waive fees and charges where it is deemed necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the Bureau. Adjustments shall be in the form of credits or additional charges to an active account. When the adjustment is a credit to a ratepayer who has no active account, a refund shall be issued if the ratepayer can be located....
For the City of Portland to mandate payment is in the same realm of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare. However, this ordinance mandates payment even if no water is used. It also mandates the connection forever.
I have a background in electronics and remember an article where Intel was developing 3-D circuits and laser technology which would make computers extremely fast by today's standards.
After watching 60 Minutes last night and knowing these "big" people caused the worldwide recession, I do not understand why criminal charges have not been brought against the people who ran the big financial institutions. Where is the justice?
"Prominent lawyer and lobbyist John DiLorenzo is representing Craford and others, who recently formed Citizens for Water Accountability, Trust and Reform." Honest people representing the citizens!
I commend these people for doing the right thing.
$700,000 for a home worth how much?
I feel this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Herron was well known in Helix, population 184, for being volunteer with the Helix Rural Fire Protection District, a rural neighborhood watch member, and someone who tried always to be a Good Samaritan.
A tragic loss of life! A good man who tried to help a stranger and was unjustly gunned down.
I was wondering if Joshua Charles Weeks had been in prison and/or knew Buddy Ray Herron prior to this unjust killing?


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Virtual Cultural & Community Center
Program Overview
Learn, play and connect. Our virtual Cultural & Community Center, in Atlanta exists to foster an inclusive, engaged and informed community that embraces diversity and is rooted in Haitian values.
Our mission: Provide our members with the opportunity to create and nurture a deep connection to Haiti. Make the beauty of Haiti and its culture known throughout the world.
How We Work
The Haitian Alliance Virtual Cultural & Community Center is dedicated to promoting and strengthening Haitian life and values through our programs and services to individuals, groups, and families.
For a families with young children this might include our quarterly cultural events with a focus on Haitian culture, history, literature, etc., or our bi-monthly mixers at homes and Haitian businesses around town, or a special Hands-on-Holidays gathering.
Adults can glean more about the Haitian existence through film and drama.
What We Do
We host community events focusing on Haitian food, music, art, history, literature, and folklore. The many opportunities for our members and friends to learn, play and connect include:
- Bi-monthly networking mixers
- Quarterly cultural events
- The annual Taste of Haiti
Visit our Community Calendar for details on upcoming events, and your opportunity to learn, play and connect. Visit our Photo Gallery to enjoy pictures from our Fall 2011 cultural community event.
How You Make a Difference
Click on the "Click to Join" button on the left to start the process. We honor your love for Haiti and our culture. We are inspired by your commitment to an inclusive, engaged and informed Haitian community. Wherever you are and wherever you are from, we welcome you home, and we thank you for your support.
Your knowledge of Haitian culture, history, food, art, music, your expertise in community development, and the gift of your time to help design and implement our programs for the Haitian community are invaluable.
Contact us directly to get involved.
You may also make a one-time donation to support the operations of our Virtual Cultural & Community Center, and help fund community events.

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Guest Column: Babies born drug-dependent must be stopped
Too many babies are born in Tennessee dependent on addictive drugs their mother took while pregnant. Often within a few hours of delivery, the baby starts the painful process of withdrawal. It's difficult to watch, even if you're a clinician accustomed to seeing a lot of suffering.
Seizure and tremors, along with high-pitched crying, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sweating, irritability and sleeping problems provide evidence of the condition known as neonatal abstinence syndrome, NAS. Some of the drugs taken by the mother include prescriptions to treat a variety of pain-causing conditions. Other may be prescribed as part of a drug addiction treatment program. And, sadly, some are obtained through non-legitimate means.
NAS is another tragic, costly consequence of our national problem with narcotics, touching many people's hearts – and most certainly their wallets. Health care expenses of a NAS baby are five times higher on average than a non-NAS baby. It is also a growing problem.
A recent study showed the rate of NAS babies born to TennCare mothers was double in 2010 from what it was in 2008. And it is very important to know this is not a problem confined to any income level or geographic setting.
Fortunately, many people in Tennessee are taking action to combat it.
During the 107th General Assembly, state legislators passed the Tennessee Prescription Safety Act of 2012, a measure that gives prescribers and dispensers an effective way to share information about prescriptions of controlled substances.
Clinicians were required to register by Jan. 1, 2013, to participate in the Control Substance Monitoring Database, and to start using it in April before prescribing or dispensing some drugs. The database will help eliminate unintentional overprescribing which contributes to NAS.
Also starting Jan. 1, NAS became a reportable condition in Tennessee. This means clinicians are required to provide the Tennessee Department of Health with information that can be used to focus efforts in prevention and treatment, reducing the number of newborns dependent on addictive drugs.
Several state commissioners and staff members are working collaboratively to prevent NAS babies. These include professionals from the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Children's Services, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the Division of Health Care Finance and Administration.
These leaders are researching, designing and implementing strategies now to safeguard the babies of tomorrow.
Among the earliest initiatives was an effort to work with the Food and Drug Administration to provide additional information to clinicians about certain narcotics used in treating pregnant women. Other efforts will focus on more ways to communicate with mothers-to-be, and their families and communities across Tennessee.
If you have suggestions or comments to help address NAS in Tennessee, send those to email@example.com.
Because this is a preventable problem affecting communities across our state, everyone is encouraged to be a part of the process to find solutions.
— Dr. John Dreyzehner is commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health.


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|Anaheim Mayor Tait Calls for Cutting Spending, Pension Reform and Building a "Culture of Freedom and Kindness" in City Hall and Anaheim's Neighborhoods
ANAHEIM, CA - (January 25, 2011) - Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait delivered his first State of the City Address today, in which he praised the tremendous strides the city has made in recent years while calling attention to the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Mayor Tait's speech focused on three areas: the future of the city's finances; economic competitiveness; and fostering a culture of "freedom and kindness."
After reviewing accomplishments of the last several years – such as protecting the growth of the Anaheim Resort District, clearing the way for the construction of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and the expansion of city parks – Mayor Tait drew a sober focus on the state of Anaheim's budget.
Budget Reform
"We must balance the budget and stop the drain on our reserves. There is no responsible alternative. However, even when we close this year's budget gap, I believe we will face larger deficits year after year unless we also address the underlying cause of our deficit."
Mayor Tait called for closing the immediate budget shortfall by cutting spending, and addressing the structural deficit by restructuring city expenditures by bringing them into line with revenues.
Just as important, Mayor Tait declared the necessity of candidly addressing the pension issue.
"Our pension costs have skyrocketed - and as a result, an inordinate percentage of city funds are consumed by our pension obligations," said Mayor Tait. "The percentage is much larger than in the past, and will continue to grow and consume revenues that would otherwise go to providing essential city services.
"The overriding reality is that we cannot ensure Anaheim's long-term fiscal health without addressing pensions."
Mayor Tait pointed out it is in the interest of everyone to enact reforms to place Anaheim's pension system on a sustainable foundation, and called for all concerned to work together in a spirit of unity.
Jobs and Regulatory Relief
"No city can truly be healthy with high unemployment. Its impact is more than just economic. It is devastating to the person, their family and affects the lives of people around them.
"The solution is to simply bring jobs to Anaheim. We will do this by making Anaheim the most business and jobs-friendly city in the entire state."
Mayor Tait called for the city to view every business regulation through the "lens of freedom" and said that wherever possible, the city should apply federal and state regulatory mandates with maximum latitude for job-creators.
The Mayor took it a step further and said he would establish a citizens' commission of innovators, key business leaders and city staff to comprehensively review Anaheim's regulatory structure and report back with a detailed plan for reducing regulation.
"Our goal should be to eliminate as many job-killing regulations as possible, streamline those that are truly needed, and make Anaheim the most jobs-and-business friendly city in California – a place where entrepreneurs can make their dreams come true and create jobs for the many that so desperately need them," said Mayor Tait.
Freedom and Kindness
The Mayor saluted the freedom-centered mindset that anchored many city policies in recent years, and went on to talk about the symbiotic relationship between freedom and kindness.
"We don't often think or talk about freedom having a moral dimension, but it does. Another way of describing this moral dimension is in a word: kindness," said Mayor Tait.
"I've been thinking about kindness as part of my vision for leading this city - it is something that I believe will transform our city and equip us to meet any challenge ahead."
Tait noted how a culture of risk-avoidance and rigid work-rules can arise in governmental bureaucracies and called for replacing that with a culture of kindness.
In addition to inculcating a culture of freedom and kindness within city government, Mayor Tait put forward a vision for how the city could extend that to the community at large by actively facilitating a strengthening of neighborhood bonds.
He called for reviving and reinvigorating the "Hi Neighbor" program of the late 1950s and adapting it to our 21st century needs.
"Hi Neighbor" was a response to the rapid influx of new residents into the city and aimed at tightening community bonds by connecting them with each other and with long-time residents.
Mayor Tait's revived version would have three focuses:
Crime prevention: Use a neighborhood watch-type approach to develop improved ways for residents to report suspicious activity, to cite new graffiti, and encourage greater community policing programs.
Emergency preparedness: Hurricane Katrina demonstrated that in the event of a major disaster, we cannot wait for the government to come and rescue us. Residents must be equipped to be each other's first responders and help each other in such emergencies. Such mutual aid works best in neighborhoods where residents know each others names, needs and circumstances.
The third component is community building. In Mayor Tait's words, the goal of "Hi Neighbor"' is to "create neighborhoods - not just the streets and sidewalks and houses, but a place where you feel at home and connected; where residents take pride in where they live, and where friendships with neighbors foster a richer life for everyone. Strong bonds and neighborhood pride will make Anaheim a safer, more vibrant city. The city can and will explore ways we can encourage and facilitate this kind of interaction with our community."
"We can reinvigorate our neighborhoods by bringing people together," Mayor Tait told the audience in closing. "And best of all, we can truly become the freest and kindest city in the State of California."
For more information and to see the State of the City Address in its entirety, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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ABOUT ANAHEIM –The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation's premier municipalities and is one of California's most populous and most visited cities. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 351,000 residents and more than 2,900 City employees. The municipal corporation's annual budget is $1.7 billion. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as: Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc.; L-3 Communications; Pacific Sunwear; and Disneyland Resort. Successful sports franchises call Anaheim home, including: Angels Baseball; Anaheim Ducks; the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with: The Anaheim Convention Center, LEED-certified and the largest on the west coast; Honda Center; City National Grove of Anaheim; Anaheim GardenWalk; Angel Stadium of Anaheim; and ARTIC (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center). In addition, Anaheim embraces its vibrant cultural arts community, including the world-renowned Anaheim Ballet. Annually, Anaheim welcomes more than 20 million visitors to the City, truly making it where the world comes to live, work and play. For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net.
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This is part of a Swing Bike dealer packet that I obtained from Randolph Blatt of Raleigh, NC. Shown here is a BMX offering from Swing Bike. Not sure if they were the designers or were just importing it. Click on the pics to enlarge
Webmaster's Note: Thanks again to Randolph Blatt for sending this unique piece of Swing Bike nostalgia. If any one out there has any other Swing Bike memorabilia, please give me a shout. I'd love to feature it on this site! Bob Hufford
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This week winter finally arrived in Minnesota with a snowfall deep enough to bury every complaint snow lovers have made up until now. So, what to do now that we finally got the snow we wanted? Sled of course and here are the best sledding hills in the St


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Adding this lens to my wishlist. I love my 85 and having adding the extra speed will definitely be worth it. I use my 85 in situations where I want to stand a little further from the action then is comfortable with the 50mm. Great lens to capture candids.
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While most festivals would be wrecked with the rain, Saturday's weather seemed to enhance the cozy atmosphere, as complete strangers from near and far bonded underneath each of the big tops for the second day of the 40th National Storytelling Festival in downtown Jonesborough.
Beginning at 10 a.m., crowds of people shuffled from tent to tent and were eager to listen to some of the featured tellers, including Donald Davis, John McCutcheon and Bil Lepp.
Pam Pauley, of Waverly, Ohio, said one of the acts she was excited to see was one by storyteller Gay Ducey.
"Her stories are warm and they're funny and you just get so involved in the story that you almost feel like you were there with her when it happened," Pauley said after Ducey's set. "This one was so much fun because of the whole theme of dancing through it. Then at the end when she turns on the music and invites everybody to get up and dance with her, it was great."
She said last year was her first time to the festival and said she was so impressed with everything she took a week's vacation to come back again this year.
"People were so friendly and so supportive. It's just a nice, warm community," Pauley said.
While she has been a featured teller in the past, Beth Horner said this year she can be seen emceeing and telling ghost stories, something she describes as great, eerie, delightful fun.
She said she grew up with the idea of storytelling, as her grandmother and father were known to spout off a tale or two from time to time.
Horner said she became a librarian and was able to tell learned stories to children, but said she felt somewhat restricted by the age group.
She said when Ellin Greene, who was on the board of directors of the early storytelling organization in Jonesborough, told her about the festival, she was instantly hooked.
"I learned that there were people making their living telling stories. I became so excited," Horner said. "I came right to Jonesborough, the mothership as we call it of all storytelling events, and just fell in love with the storytellers and the town, East Tennessee and, of course, the storytelling festival. I learned that ... all of these stories that were inside me I could, at last, have a home for them."
Living in the Chicago area, a place that Horner said has a thriving storytelling presence, she said her storytelling career has led her to work with many organizations such as NASA, National Council of Teachers of English and National Geographic. She said she also attends eight to 12 storytelling events a year and thoroughly enjoys coming back to Jonesborough.
Kathryn Smith sported a yellow poncho and a big umbrella outside the College Street Tent Saturday, working as a volunteer to make sure people going in and out of the tents had a fabric swatch pinned to their clothing.
Living in Louisville, Ky., she said she and her husband make it a point to come to the festival each year.
"We love it. It's just so much fun," Smith said. "We cry and laugh and get entertained. We come every year we can."
The National Storytelling Festival continues today with storytelling acts set up in the Courthouse, College Street and Library tents. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


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classes of surface ships. All of these advances are supported or enabled by a sustained capability in hydromechanics research and design.
In the late 1970s, the Navy needed to improve the target acquisition range of the Mk 48 torpedo. A limiting factor in the performance of the acoustic array was a basic hydrodynamic phenomenon, the noise caused by the transition from laminar to turbulent flow. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) developed the methodology to optimize array diameter, acoustic window thickness, transition location, and cavitation index and to resolve the key issue of window deformation under hydrodynamic loading. Experiments determined the location and intensity of the transition region, so that techniques to predict transition location could be validated. These advances in technology capabilities led to a substantial reduction in self-noise and a major improvement in torpedo performance.
Hydrodynamic modeling based on theoretical and experimental research has played a critical role in the development and improvement of fleet weapons by providing estimates of forces and moments experienced by these vehicles during launch and maneuvers. Hydrodynamic force and moment predictions generated through this research were used as inputs to vehicle launch and trajectory simulations and throughout the development and design process. This process was instrumental in the development of Mk 46 and Mk 48 torpedo hardware and software and to a succession of advanced weapons such as the advanced capability and Mk 50 torpedoes.
Basic research in hydromechanics and naval technical expertise have enabled advances in propulsor design through enhanced simulation and experimental methods that directly and indirectly reduced the noise signatures of Navy submarines, weapons, and tactical-scale vehicles. Substituting a single rotation propulsor for the traditional counterrotating propellers has meant indirect noise reduction due to machinery simplification while maintaining high efficiency and off-design performance. Using alternatives to traditional propulsor design reduces propulsor-radiated noise.


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A sexy contemporary novella from Evernight Publishing. Best to grab it there (you can get all e-formats separately or in a bundle); also available at All Romance eBooks, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookstrand, iTunes, Smashwords, and other fine etailers.
"I enjoy when the female lead does not back down from the male lead but gives as good as she gets." —Long and Short Reviews
"I was snickering in some places and nearly in tears in a couple others." —Nocturne Reviews
"Good read for a cold day by the fireplace." —Manic Reviews
When the struggling Save-the-Penguins Foundation assigns shy graphic designer May Reed to shepherd its secret billionaire funder around town—and keep the paparazzi away from him—she thinks the job will be a cakewalk. But from the moment she meets cover-model-ready mogul Beau Kurck at the airport, she finds this "easy" assignment is anything but. Can she keep him under wraps when all she wants is to unwrap him herself?
He looked past her, to the clock on the wall. "Still an hour before they'll bring us breakfast. You should go back to bed."
She looked at him steadily. "My thoughts and feelings haven't changed."
Suddenly, all his attention was directed at her. Even his gaze alone could make her hot.
"Mine either." He took the half-full glass from her hand and downed the rest of the juice.
"That's mine."
"Then come take it back." He raised his eyebrows in clear challenge.
She rose to it. Scooping her hand up and over his belt, she pulled him close. Their lips met, their tongues, and it was last night all over again. Except better.
She tugged at his shirt, and it slipped free of his slacks. Finally, her palms touched skin, and she thrilled to the shiver they touched off in him.
His mouth possessed hers, and she gave him what he wanted, everything, willingly, wantonly. Excitement built behind her closed eyes and down her spine. Just kissing him made her wet.
He slid a palm over her hip, under the shirt of her pajamas, and her knees buckled. They sank slowly, him supporting her, to the plush carpet. The angle was wrong, and her mouth fell away from his.
His eyes were dark and large, his mouth so mobile, his breaths heavy. She'd done that. She smiled, despite her own heavy breathing.
"Miss Reed, might I show you my etchings? I have them there in my bedroom."


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Rocky Patel Rosado Toro Reviews
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A really gorgeous cigar. I love the rosado wrapper. Well constructed with the exception of a tough draw at the beginning, (I nearly caved my head in on the first 1/4, but these are handrolls). A great medium flavor that develops a progressively complex flavor the further you go (A nice peppery flavor at the end). Get ready to burn your fingers on this one!
Expected more. Smoked two hoping the second was better. Tasted too much like a cigarett. Maybey just a bad batch?
I love Rocky's smokes....well most of them. Unfortunately, the Rosado Toro's I've had have all been pretty much flavorless. The burn, construction and appearance are all fantastic and what I would expect from a Rocky cigar. The taste, however, was almost non-existent. I would personally steer clear of these and go with the Cuban Blend. The Rosado's fell completely flat with their taste.
A really gorgeous cigar. I love the rosado wrapper. Well constructed with the exception of a tough draw at the beginning, (I nearly caved my head in on the first 1/4, but these are handrolls). A great medium flavor that develops a progressively complex flavor the further you go (A nice peppery flavor at the end). Get ready to burn your fingers on this one!
This cigar is rated at 9.20 or so, about the same or higher than the Zino platinum Stout I usually smoke. Ridiculous. This RP is a nice $4 cigar, and I would rate it at about 8, for taste, complexity and burn consistency. It is ok.
I tried the Rosado Toro third out of a sample 9 pack I recieved with a purchase of Rosado Torpedo's. I kept moving the band down to see how far I could go before the gar went south....never did...almost burnt my fingers. These are a must to anyones favorite list!
Absolutely gorgeous cigar and excellent construction. Bit strong for me as I found them closer to full flavored than medium. Looking for something mild to medium? Don't buy. Looking for spicy, full flavored? Highly recommend.
This is my primo smoke from the wonderful Rocky Patel. He'll be on a postage stamp some day. Oodles of flavor, tremendous construction and draw, a reasonable price, and absolute consistency. The rosy wrapper is celestial. I have been smoking cigars 46 years and RP Rosado is my everyday smoke.
This is the worst Rp I have ever smoked. I have had them setting in the humi for a couple of months, and they still stink. I like the RP vintage and the hondurans, but this tastes like a .90 cigar.
I bought a sampler of Rocky Patels after buying a couple of Edge Toro's at a local tobacconist. For some reason, I saved the Rosados until last...boy was I glad I did. The Edge is a great smoke, a little on the heavy side but great. The Rosado is just perfect. There is enough body there to let you know you're smoking a cigar, but not overwhelm you. There is plenty of smoke and a great draw. The cigar's construction is second to none. I highly recommend this cigar to anyone who enjoys a well balanced smoke. It is similar to the AVO #2 and Perdomo Champagne Toros with a bit more complex flavor. All three have a great draw and are excellent smokes, the Rosado wins the tiebreak on price.
I bought a box of the RP Rosado Toros when they were a "Monster Deal" and I think they were an incredible deal! The taste isn't as strong as most RP's, But there is still a ton of flavor that should appeal to a broad range of smokers. The only problem I've experienced with them is some of the wrappers have had small cracks and big veins that have caused minor burn issues in a couple that almost never happen in RP's. Overall this is a great cigar, and a great value!


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Sonia's parents, fearful of the new government, sent their only daughter from Cuba to the United State in 1961. Set in Minneapolis and Havana, a story of family unfolds across the generations as Sonia — now raising two children with her Jewish husband — struggles to come to terms with her past, her lost parents, her own children, and her adopted country. This Calderwood-commissioned play by local playwright and actress Melinda Lopez received its first reading at the 2004 Breaking Ground Festival.
Jeremiah Kissel previously appeared at the Huntington in A Month in the Country, The Sisters Rosensweig, and Sonia Flew, among several others.
Will LeBow returns to the Huntington having previously appeared in Bus Stop, How Shakespeare Won the West, The Cherry Orchard, Love's Labour's Lost, The Rivals (IRNE Award, Best Supporting Actor), and the world premiere of Sonia Flew. At American Repertory Theater Mr. LeBow appeared in more than 50 productions including The Merchant of Venice, Romance, Endgame, No Exit, The Birthday Party, Nocturne (Drama Desk Award nomination), and Full Circle (Elliot Norton Award).
Melinda Lopez is a playwright and actress. Her plays include Orchids to Octopi (Central Square Theatre), Caroline in Jersey (Williamstown Theatre Festival), Alexandros (Laguna Playhouse), and Sonia Flew, which won the Elliot Norton Award for Best New Play, and the Independent Reviewers of New England award for Best Play and Best Production
Nicholas Martin (1938-2014) served as former Artistic Director of the Huntington from 2000 through 2008, where he directed Bus Stop, The Corn is Green, She Loves Me, Present Laughte with Victor Garbar, Sonia Flew, Butley with Nathan Lane, Hedda Gabler with Kate Burton, and Dead End, among many others. His Broadway credits include Christopher Durang's smash hit Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Present Laughter...
Frances Aronson designed Sonia Flew, Bad Dates, Fully Committed, Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme, and Amphitryon for the Huntington.
Drew Levy has Huntington credits that include The Seagull, Pirates!, The Corn is Green, She Loves Me, Present Laughter, The Cherry Orchard, Love's Labour's Lost, The Sisters Rosensweig, Burn This, and the world premiere of Sonia Flew. His work on Broadway includes Chaplin, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Present Laughter. He holds an MFA from Boston University.
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CHURUBUSCO — Micheal E. Sherman, 72, a resident of Urbana, Ohio and formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 3:23 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at his home.
He was born on May 26, 1939, in Arcola, a son of Virgil C. and Edna (Butler) Sherman.
His early years were spent in the Arcola area until moving to Noble County near Merriam with his parents.
He graduated from Wolf Lake High School.
Brian Lee Baker, 53, departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011 at his home in Fort Wayne.
Born March 29, 1958, to Paul and Jo Ann Baker in Fort Wayne, Brian graduated from Whitko High School.
He worked at Dana Corp. for 30 years, retiring in 2007. Brian enjoyed all sports.
Dorothy J. Mittendorf, 86, a resident of Huntertown, died at 2:26 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Miller's Merry Manor in Garrett.
She was born Dec. 17, 1925, in Summitville, a daughter of Stephen and Myrtle (Poindexter) Ellsworth.
On Feb. 1, 1947, she was married to Ralph Mittendorf, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph, Jr.; her son, David L. Mittendorf of Huntertown; a brother, Jerome J. Ellsworth of Dearborn, Mich.; a sister, Barbara Weber of Rock Island, Ill.; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Howard S. Strader, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 5:58 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.
Born Oct. 13, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of William and Mildred (McPhillen) Strader.
He was a resident of Allen County until moving to Whitley County in 1951.
He attended St. Joe Township Schools, Allen County.
COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Electric Department put the finishing touch on a nearly two-year project Friday.
The department, doing most of the work in its spare time, has successfully changed out over 4,500 electric meters, the device that measures the amount of electric energy consumed by a residence, business, or electronically powered device.
Two years ago the city was contacted to gauge interest in purchasing an over-stock of meters at a discount price.
"We got them for a very inexpensive price," said Electric Department Superintendent Larry Whetstone.
PERU — Both Whitko's boys and girls basketball teams are advancing to the championship games at the Peru tournament tonight.
The girls won the tournament last season and are looking to do the same this year after a 69-48 win over LaVille Thursday night.
The Lady Wildcats (5-6) face host Peru (4-7) tonight in the championship game at 6 p.m.
The boys picked up their second win of the season Thursday against Peru, 66-50.
Logan Irwin had six 3-pointers in his 34 points.
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City's boys basketball team combined for 149 points in two games Thursday at its holiday shoot-out.
Columbia City's gym hosted six games between six schools and the Eagles finished the day undefeated, beating Prairie Heights and East Noble.
The hosts beat Prairie Heights by 71 points, scoring 94 and holding the 2-7 Panthers to 23 points.
The Eagles had a 50-15 lead at halftime.
Drew Benedict and Drew Burnsworth combined for five 3-pointers in the first half, eight on the game and 16 on the day.
Mark your calendar for these Whitley County events and activities:
Whitley County
Patriots will host
state legislators
COLUMBIA CITY – Whitley County Patriots will host State Sen. Jim Banks and State Rep. Kathy Heuer at their next meeting, open to the public, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 7 p.m. at The Church of the Nazarene, 506 N. Main St.
The discussion will center on give-and-take about the upcoming legislative session. Also, Brendon Boudreau will attend to discuss Right to Work.
Attendees are encouraged to bring canned food items for local charitable food pantries.


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One of the cornerstones of our business program is the ability to get apply your classroom education with real-world experience. We encourage all of our BA students to complete an internship or practicum in their final semester.
We are often approached by local companies and nonprofit organizations to fill their internship needs. These internships are listed here, with additional information outside of F-53.
"As the Marketing Intern at Westfarms Mall, I had many great experiences. I learned how to market products, how consumers shop, what the hottest trends are and what stores carry these trends. Ultimately, I'd like to be a buyer for Saks Fifth Avenue. My internship at Westfarms gave me the opportunity to see all facets of marketing that will help make my career goals a reality." Christiana Everett, A.S. Marketing Management
- In order to be eligible for any BA internship, students must have completed twelve business core or program option credits with a grade of C- or better, AND have completed at least 40 credits towards their associates degree or 15 credits towards their BA Certificate. Ideally, they are in their last semester(s). Once you are accepted into a BA internship, you need to notify Amy Feest. Once you are accepted into a BA internship, you need to notify me ASAP.
- BA internships require that you complete at least 100 hours the internship AND enroll in BBG 294. (You can complete the internship any time up to and during the semester in which you enroll in BBG 294). The three-credit course only meets several times (approximately 10 hours) during the semester, and the final project is an ePortfolio presented to business professionals.
- The internships emailed periodically to all BA students have been screened and are appropriate for college credit. However, you can also work with Amy Feest or a full time BA faculty member to develop a formal BA internship with your present employer. Students are also encouraged to approach companies of their choice about developing formal internships.
- If you wish to pursue a noncredit internship, it needs to be one that you acquire on your own, and not one promoted by the BA program. Your internship employer must be notified that noncredit business internships are not managed by the BA program. If you wish to pursue a noncredit internship, it needs to be one that you acquire on your own, and not one promoted by the BA program. Your internship employer must be notified that noncredit business internships are not managed by the BA program.
Internship Opportunities for Tunxis Students. See Amy Feest for details and contact information:
- NEW – 4Biz Graphics – marketing intern that is available for approximately (8 hours) per week. Candidate must be self motivated, enthusiastic and creative. This individual will gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced creative solutions department and will be exposed to many different types of clients and projects. Candidate will be asked to: Assist the Creative Services Department with the development and implementation of marketing campaigns, Assist with the execution and production of all communication deliverables, mainly online and broadcast materials, Assist in brainstorming sessions for the development of creative concepts, Assist in marketing and social media techniques, Assist in client research, marketing & maintenance tasks, Check project status and follow up with vendors or clients, and Show effective communication and time management skills. SKILLS – strong computer skills (Word, Excel) and ability to use Adobe Creative Suite programs is a plus (Photoshop, Indesign)
- Axis Denim is a denim design and manufacturing company with offices in Hartford and New York City, and factories in China and Vietnam. Axis is looking to hire an intern for the Hartford office 15-20 hours per week for $10-12/hr. Schedule is flexible. Responsibilities include: processing all domestic and international FedEx shipments; taking photos of samples and uploading to server; customer purchase order downloads, revision modification, data entry, and filing; reporting any discrepancies in timelines, product codes, pricing and/or deliveries within the purchase order process; tracking samples; and organizing samples. Special Aptitudes: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and able to learn new computer programs easily and efficiently, must be well-organized and extremely detail-oriented
- Ameriprise Financial Services – Southington – is looking for a qualified intern to join our Financial Planning Firm. This is a paid internship. Our Financial Planning firm advises individuals, families and small businesses in the Central CT area, and seeks an intern who can participate in various tasks relating to marketing, office administration and client service.This intern should be prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment, and will finish the internship having gained broad experience in various aspects of marketing, business administration and the financial services industry. This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with extensive knowledge of Web and social media. PowerPoint, Word and Excel experience is a bonus, and will be considered when choosing the best applicant for this internship position.
- American Senior Benefits – Farmington – nationwide insurance marketing agency with a local office. They specialize in providing retirement solutions to the over 65 market. The Farmington office has over 25 trained agents and we represent over sixty insurance companies. They are looking for an intern to join their office and will train and mentor the right individual. The intern would be able to help a manager in the office maintain her client contacts using ACT software; help prepare for client meetings; file; answer client calls; mail client correspondence; and, help with marketing to the clients and potential prospects.
- A Balanced Life – Southington – A Health & Wellness Expo company that coordinates health events for large corporations with (500 or more employees). Its purpose is to bring in local health providers, so the employees can find out new ways to live a healthier life and if they want to follow up on anything they have learned about it's convenient to do so. Skills include strong phone calling skills, including cold calls, a people person, a positive disposition, and a team player.
- Accounting Connections – Field Marketing Representative – Paid Internship. The Field Marketing Representative is a vital team member in our business. Presently seeking people oriented individuals who are eager to have brief face to face conversations with small business owners.Your goals are to build awareness for our services, motivate individuals to take action, and secure appointments for our consultants. Your reward is the satisfaction that you helped an owner take the first step towards solving a problem in a critical area of their small business. Daily Job Activities – isit small to medium sized businesses in the Greater Hartford area as assigned; Make a brief introduction to the owner to generate interest in our services; Set appointments; Collect contact information; Submit basic reports. Requirments: Highly motivated and energetic personality; A passion for helping people solve problems; Strong presentation skills; a fearless communicator; Reliable transportation; Smartphone
- Bridge Street Live – Marketing Internship – Social Media, Ticket Sales, Artist Hospitality, Snail Mail Marketing, and Concert Advancing. Unpaid Internship with Flexible Hours – 10 hours per week. . Free Tickets to Concerts and Shows. For more information www.41bridgestreet.com
- Carter of Manchester – Marketing Internship - Carter Chevrolet and Mazda of Manchester are offering a very unique internship experience for students at an accredited university looking to earn credit. Each dealership will be offering one summer internship and two fall internships. The chosen candidate will have experience with photography, videography, graphic design, social media, and creative writing. The students will learn about the merging of traditional and multimedia in this new digital age and the impact creative and grassroots marketing can have in the business world. They will learn about the power of harnessing social media and "free media" to drive business and strengthen reputation management. Interns will study under our Director of Marketing and the Owner. They'll be given a $500 budget to research, design, develop, and execute a real-world marketing strategy. They'll also have the option of working cooperatively with other interns to combine budgets and create a large scale marketing initiative. Students will be compensated with college credit and an extensive real-world portfolio. Applications can be obtained from Amy Feest.
- CNJ Logistics Services – Freight Agent/Dispatcher: We train freight agents by allowing them to get familiar with the business processes, terminology, and systems by performing clerical and administrative duties such as posting loads to load boards, emailing load lists to our database of carriers, tracing dispatched loads by making update/check calls to drivers, creating carrier folders for new carrier's and making sure all necessary documentation has been obtained and filed. While they are doing this they will be able to directly side by side shadow as well as overhear conversations our Freight Agents are having with both new/potential carrier's as well as carrier's we have existing working relationships with. Once the candidate is trained they can begin performing Freight Agent duties of receiving and making calls to carrier's to discuss open loads, negotiating carrier pay, booking loads, and setting up new freight carriers. The traditional job skills/competencies that would help a candidate succeed at the position and with our company are: Customer Service, Sales, Price negotiating, Data Entry, Navigating multiple windows/programs on a PC, Business phone applications. Knowledge of Geography and/or commercial transportation would shorten the learning curve for a candidate. But these are not required and a motivated and ambitious person will not have a problem learning these aspects. We are looking for someone who can come in and immediately be able to take a list and input the data from an email onto multiple load boards. Call carriers who have been dispatched on loads and enter log updates into our system. The ideal candidate for the position is someone who is comfortable initiating a phone conversation with someone they have not spoken to before and asking probing questions to find out about their business and their business needs. The ideal candidate would be able to communicate how what we offer can solve the business need and effectively negotiate pay rate. The position would be a good fit for any business major looking to develop skills in building customer/client relationships and negotiating skills. We are located on the Farmington/Plainville line (within 5 miles of Tunxis).
- Coldwell Banker Premiere Realtors – Southington – Advertising/Marketing Intern – We are looking for a college student with interest in advertising/marketing to join us for the summer. All interns must be enthusiastic, self-motivated and independent workers with good time management skills. Knowledge of current MS Office software and all social media is essential. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Help to develop branding strategies, reate product literature (print and online), Create and maintain all social media. We are willing to work around a school schedule and are flexible regarding start and end dates. This is a paid internship.
- Entrepreneurs That SOAR- A marketing, consulting and resource organization for small businesses. We provide promotional and networking opportunities for other working professionals, small business owners and other entrepreneurs. Currently we are in search of undergraduate students majoring in business and marketing who would like to join our team of diverse interns who utilize and hone their skills by taking on various roles in our organization.We offer a variety of positions for our interns and even tailor their work experience with us to fulfill their needs with their degree program and ultimate career goals.
- Goodspeed Musicals internships are available in the Marketing, Development, Producing, and Education & Library Departments. Please go to http://www.goodspeed.org/education-library/internships for more information! Internship incentives include: Monthly meet-and-greets with staff, free tickets to Goodspeed productions, networking opportunities, and the opportunity to earn college credit through your school or university.
- Imagine Nation Museum Internship Program – Organization: Boys & Girls Club and Family Center of Bristol/Imagine Nation Museum Division Job Title: Administrative Intern Dates of Position: Internships are available during the academic year as well as during the summer. Summary of Internship Program: This position is for an Administrative Intern at the Imagine Nation Museum. The internship is a very unique opportunity with many diverse learning experiences. Responsibilities: Research potential individual and corporate donors using internet research tools. Maintain and help coordinate donor files and processes. Develop email marketing announcements. Assist with special event preparations and staff special events as needed. Assist with other donor relations and stewardship activities. Update marketing databases for promotion of museum. Design program flyers and the museum newsletter. Assist the Director in submitting grants; involves research and maintaining files. Assist with museum gift shop inventory and ordering supplies. Assist with volunteer orientation, training, and recruitment events. Post volunteer opportunities to websites and other recruitment sources. Assist with monthly reports for admission, attendance, demographics. Organize and categorize museum records. Assist with the organization of museum database (field trips, scouts, etc). Assist with accurate donor and financial records.
- Investors Services of Hartford, Inc. – Farmington – Detail oriented individuals with Skills in Word, and Excel are sought for an internship at Investors Services of Hartford, Inc., a small local brokerage firm specializing in the creation and management of unique portfolios for individuals and families. Applicants should have access to a main bus line or better an independent method of transportation. As an intern from either the accounting and or Finance specialties, you will work with respect to valuing portfolios and assisting the head of the business. Interns will provide marketing support, and the construction of portfolio proposals and construction. The intern will also be assisting in calculating cost basis and capital gains and losses for various securities, especially common stock and mutual funds. The academic goal of the internship is to leave the student with a better understanding of what creates a successful methodology of investing in any or all of the three types of securities analysis and portfolio management. In line with this aim, the internship focuses on providing the student with a grounding in the basics of portfolio management and asset allocation and understanding risk adjusted return. Students will be exposed to portfolio management methodologies and given overview of top down fundamental analysis, bottoms up fundamental securities analysis, as well as technical or charting analysis of securities. The academic goal of the internship necessitates, some light reading of articles on analysts and managers operating in these three, above mentioned types of analysis. Expected pay scale between Minimum wage and $10 an hour.
- First Global Merchant Services – West Hartford – Internet Social Media Marketing and Branding Intern. For more information, see Amy Feest.
- HRA (The Human Resources Agency of New Britain) is actively looking for Income tax volunteers. Volunteers get free training and are needed for New Britain, Bristol, Meriden, Southington, New Haven, Hamden and Wallingford.
- The Hartford Business Journal is looking for business interns to assist with HBJ Events. To apply: http://www.hartfordbusiness.com/nomination.php?cf_form_name=intern.
- Hispanic Recruitment Services, Inc. (New Britain) operates two niche diversity job portal sites for Latina/o candidates, LatinosinHigherEd.com and LatinoGraduate.com. These sites are the premier web sites matching Latina/o candidates with college and universities (www.latinosinhighered.com) and Latino students with all types of employers for internships, co-ops and entry-level jobs (www.latinograduate.com). Hispanic Recruitment Services, Inc. is looking for interns who are looking to utilize their skill and contribute to helping the company reach its goal in a positive way. Being of Latino descent or being able to speak Spanish is not a requirement to work for Hispanic Recruitment Services, Inc. Internship Opportunities Available include marketing, communications, HR, and accounting. For more information: http://hispanicrecruitment.com/intern.php
- Infinity Music Hall (Norfolk, CT–but office is right on New Britain Ave. near Unionville center) – Marketing Department Event Marketing Internship. Several positions available. Hours per week: 4 – 15. Exact hours will be based on intern's schedule and number of hours required for credit. More hours may be available for the right candidate. Intern Responsibilities: Assist with the updating and maintenance of show listings on Infinity Music Hall website; Organize and gather information: Artist's website, YouTube video, Facebook/Myspace/Twitter profiles, mp3s, bios; Upload and test this information into the website CMS; Update online event calendars (Eventful, Zvents, CTcalendar, etc.) and the Infinity Music Hall Social Media pages (Facebook/MySpace/Twitter, etc.); Verify Infinity Music Hall 's show presence on Artist's website, Facebook/Myspace/Twitter profiles; Assist with promotional mailings; Assist with email marketing. Specialized projects available(blogging for interested candidates, redesign of blog/MySpace skins for qualified and interested candidates, etc.) Position reports to the Marketing Manager at the Administrative Offices in Unionville (Farmington area).
- John Burns, CPA – Providing bookkeeping and payroll services to small business clients through the use of QuickBooks accounting software. Responsibilities would include the weekly recording of accounting transactions into QuickBooks, including preparation of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and other financial transactions. Responsibilities also include the reconciliation of all general ledger accounts on a monthly basis. There also will be some client interaction involved in clarifying any questions we may have. Additional responsibilities might include the preparation of quarterly payroll tax returns, W-2's and 1099's and individual, corporate and partnership income tax returns. Job is paid and located in Farmington. Hours would be flexible and could vary from 10 hours a week to possibly 25.
- Koma Precision – A local manufacturing company has a part time internship opportunity as a Junior Graphic Designer in their Marketing Department. Hours are flexible. Must commit to 15 hours per week. It's mostly assisting the Marketing Department with making binders, laying out catalogs, getting things ready for tradeshows etc. Qualifications: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite 5 – Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design (No design involved), HTML knowledge a plus, good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. This is a temp to hire position.
LaQuerre, Michaud & Company, Plainville. Accounting Internship. The internship will take place during the months of January thru April 2013. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world CPA firm experience. The intern will have on the job training with staff and partners. Responsibilities will include assisting with yearend workpapers, preparation of tax returns, and various other projects. The candidate must be enrolled in an accounting program. The individual also must have a high level of professionalism and communications skills, In addition to working well in a team environment with strong work ethic.
- Lens Express, East Hartford. Working on the execution side of a small start-up business. Interns do day-to-day activities such as shipping and receiving as well as order placement and fulfillment. They would work with the process flows of the lab and try to help map out the systems and make them flow better and more lean. There are also opportunities to completely invent a marketing strategy and social media strategy. Finally, they will also liaise between the business and AdWords consultants.
- New Britain Youth Theater – Interns can work a set number of hours weekly, or on a project-by-project basis. Individual responsibilities are assigned based upon experience. Prior knowledge of theater management or production is not necessary, but punctuality, dependability, and an interest in theater are essential. NBYT will also cooperate to meet an intern's needs for possible academic credit or fulfillment of required community service hours. Available internships may also be combined or tailored to meet an intern's availability and interests. Marketing and Fundraising: Projects may include: assisting in the preparation and distribution of press releases, posters, flyers, and programs; researching potential foundation and business donors; assisting with grant writing and donation requests; and assisting in the planning and preparation of promotional and fundraising events.
- Omega Solutions - Southington – Omega provides fast Internet access, reliable web hosting, robust eCommerce solutions, search engine optimization, co-location, networking, website design & development and network security product, to businesses of all sizes. Skills include the ability to understand technology, strong phone calling skills, including cold calls, a people person, a positive disposition, and a team player.
- Padgett Business Services of Farmington, CT – Accounting Intern – Paid Position – Padgett Business Services is the leading provider of tax and accounting services for small business. As an Accounting Intern, you will have a critical role in allowing our firm to deliver value to our client. Our mission is to find sufficient tax or business expense savings each year to offset our fees to that client. Your role is, as part of a team, is to receive information from several dozen Premier Clients via our Client Manager. You will organize and prepare that information for data entry by our Accounting Paraprofessionals. You may be asked to review the derived financial information with the client. You may be asked to complete duties of a similar nature. Specific job responsibilities will include: Interpret and process information received for data entry; review of output from data entry to ensure quality translation into financial statements; review completed Quarterly and Annual payroll filings for accuracy; make required payroll and sales tax payments for client; assist in preparation of sales, payroll, property and income tax returns at the federal and state level. Progress toward an Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Strong written and speaking English skills are required, additional languages are highly preferred.
- Padgett Business Services of Farmington, CT – Marketing Intern – Paid Position – Padgett Business Services is the leading provider of tax and accounting services for small business.Internship involves marketing and new business development for local accounting firm that serves small businesses. Tasks: Organize and implement direct mail and internet marketing approaches to small business owners to sell our accounting and payroll services; Requires work with external customers or the public; Work Activities: Implement weekly direct mail programs targeting small businesses in the Hartford area; Design and implement e-marketing activities in consultation with owner (email, Linked-In, Facebook, etc.); Other similar work as directed. You must be able to demonstrate a strong positive work ethic demonstrating punctuality, reliability, and initiative. You should also demonstrate affability and approachability. You must be capable of using a computer. You should be able to prepare simple reports that will help evaluate our marketing activities.
- The Perfect Promotion in West Hartford – Students will be compensated by commission. Primary responsibilities include: Contact new and established leads. Create a Prospect Program. (This program will reflect our goals outlined in our Marketing Plan- targeting new organizations in the healthcare industry as well as organizations that attend trade shows. This will include, but not be limited to designing the program, creating collateral for direct mail campaign – including promotional items – and launching the program.) Assist and maintain social media marketing, i.e. Facebook and twitter. Attend any meeting or Expos that take place during internship. Participate on sales calls with the Sales Department. Assist production department in meeting clients' needs and requests
- Prudence Crandall Center – Marketing Intern – Established in 1973 by a group of women in a church basement to empower those who came to them to participate in all aspects of community life. We are the oldest domestic violence shelter in Connecticut and second oldest in the nation. (37 years) MISSION — Prudence Crandall Center will: Provide caring support, beneficial information and individual advocacy to women, men, and children who are victims of domestic violence; Provide emergency shelter to victims of domestic violence; Educate our community to reduce and ultimately eliminate domestic violence. We are looking for an intern to: update our website, create and revise brochures, develop a social media program (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), revamp our newsletter, establish strong relationships with the media in all outlets, and help to develop a marketing plan to work with our Development and Strategic plans.
- Replacement Lens Express is a small but quickly growing online marketplace for prescription eyeglass lenses and designer eyewear. We are looking for an intern to really take the bull by the horns and develop from the ground up a complete marketing / social media strategy. This intern would control our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blogger, and all other social media accounts, as well as branding initiatives around our new in-house line of lenses and coatings. This is a great opportunity for a student to really make an impact, as they would be driving a project from start to finish. This position could be a completely work-from-home position or you could come and join us in our East Hartford location. It's your choice!
- Ridgefield Playhouse – Marketing and Event Coordination Internship – The Ridgefield Playhouse is a nonprofit performing arts venue that offers a wide range of entertainment, bringing in world class performers and comedians as well as children's shows, movies and films. This 500 seat venue's goal is to provide something for everyone. With over 100 live shows a year the Playhouse has hosted talents like The Bacon Brothers, Greg Allman, The Doobie Brothers, Kevin Costner, Natalie Cole, ColbieCalliat, Martin Short, and so many more. An intern of The Ridgefield Playhouse gets to experience all aspects of the entertainment field with a focus on marketing and live event coordination. They will work with all levels of the staff to help with the day to day functions of the organization. The marketing side of the internship deals with marketing research to discover new markets where the organization can promote their shows (radio, print, online and local.) This also includes helping the organization maintain and build its online presences by listing events on a variety of websites as well as discovering new outlets where events can be posted.Content management is another task the internship program focuses on. They will help make sure the organizations website is clear, concise and depicting the right message. This may include researching performers and artists to make sure we are promoting shows in the best possible way and establishing the correct show description. On days where there are live events interns are required to assist in setting up hospitality for the performers and will work closely with the event coordinator to make sure everything runs smoothly. They will learn how live events are planned and are carried out. This includes advancing the shows technical needs to fulfilling the artist rider and day or show needs.
- Rita's Italian Ice (Farmington and Rocky Hill Locations): Location: Farmington, CT 15-20 hours per week. Job Responsibility: Marketing intern will be responsible for the following duties. Visiting local businesses and dropping off catering information, and free ice coupons. Contacting local organizations in surrounding towns for fund raising opportunities and Celebrity Scoop Events. Once an event is booked you will promote the event and also be on site the day of the event. Organizing summer Theme nights and promoting them to the community. Summer theme nights may include: pajama night, pet night, sports night, Hawaiian night, etc. FUN!!! Skills Required: Intern must be energetic and have great communication skills. This position will have you reaching out into the community. Salary: This position will be a commission-based salary. You will earn a percentage of all new business you bring in. Special Information: An example of a Celebrity Scoop Night would be you contacting your local firehouse and seeing if they would like to have an event to earn money. The firemen would be able to scoop Italian ice to the community on a certain day and earn a percentage of sales.
- NEW - RJS Associates, Inc. – Business-to-business industry uses almost every trait that exists in forward thinking college graduates, excellent sales people, business development professionals, and entrepreneurial-minded individuals. You'll need: strong people reading skills, ability to identify and match opportunities, excellent one on one people skills, high energy & lots of enthusiasm, entrepreneurial attitude, highly competitive demeanor and strong self motivated work ethic. We are a leader in one of the fastest growing service industries in the country. Our team is populated with some of the leading trainers and consultants in our industry.
- NOW HIRING FOR SUMMER 2015 - The Shoppes at Farmington Valley – Assist the general manager and marketing assistant with developing and implementing special events and promotions. (Events will require working weekends.); Order collateral to support events and promotions; Write copy and collect logos as needed; Assist with the coordination of The Shoppes at Farmington Valley events and help to manage the email database; Assist with updating social networking websites; Additional projects may occur based on current center activity. Requirements: Must currently be enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college or university; Major in marketing, public relations or communications a plus; Must be available to work weekdays and Saturdays. This is a paid internship
- Signs of All Kinds LLC is a family owned LLC, producing craft related products, novelty signs & commercial signage. They have been in business for 22 years and are located at West Main St., Rockville. The company currently maintains 3 separate web sites & needs help maintaining & improving them. They have the Adobe CS3 Suite and several other design programs. This is a great opportunity for any student interested in marketing or eCommerce
- Scotti Associates LLC specializes in the entire field of taxation and accounting. This includes bookkeeping, accounting and tax preparation. We also represent taxpayers who have issues with federal and state tax issues. This includes audits, collections and finding tax solutions for issues. Any intern would be exposed to some accounting, learning about tax preparation and audit and collection issues.
- Southington Care Center in Southingon – HR Intern – This internship will assist in providing support to the Director of Human Resources by assisting with employee onboarding and orientations; providing research and data as needed; performing telephone interviews to prescreen candidates; scheduling interview candidates as needed. In addition, this internship will also work on special HR projects as defined. Skill Requirements: Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel are required; Flexible and have a strong teamwork orientation; Excellent communication and writing skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; Analytical skills also desired; Business Management or Social Work Program Focus desirable.
- Sozo – Market Analyst Intern – Hard Working, Detail Oriented, Self-Motivated Individual wanted for small baby apparel and gift company located in Farmington, CT. Duties include data entry, invoicing, collections and some basic customer service. Will also assist with website and social media marketing. Having an understanding of Quickbooks is a plus.
- Treasures By Trinene. The owner (a Tunxis alum!) is an author of children's books and she is branching out to self publishing so she is looking for someone to help out as an assistant. The hours are very flexible and the student and owner would meet once or twice a week in person, and via phone during the week as needed. Students do not work in the office; they can work on their own time. They will need a computer, phone, pen and paper or note book. Here are some examples of work assignments: Make phone calls; Research/apply for publishing and marketing related information; Schedule appointments/events if needed; Create e-mail blasts; Write letters and or email
- Tunxis Academic Support Accounting Tutor – Working in the Academic Support Center, students will assist in tutoring students in basic, financial and managerial accounting. Tutors must be a current Tunxis student and have at least 12 credits in business classes, and at least 40 towards AS degree. Tutors must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and are expected to maintain that average. Tutors must have received an "A" or "B" in the courses they want to tutor (in both Financial AND Managerial Accounting). Tutors must have good communication skills. Tutors must have a high level of patience and a sincere desire to help others.
- Tunxis Business Office - Accounting/Administrative interns needed. Internship is located on the Tunxis campus
- Tunxis Continuing Education – Continuing Education is a department that provides non-credit continuing education and training for individuals and organizations within central Connecticut at affordable rates. Professional staff and associates work closely with individuals, businesses, public, not for profit, and private companies. Continuing Education Unit (CEU) certificates may be awarded to participants who successfully complete a career- or occupation-related class. Responsibilities include: Customer Service; Answering inquires by phone, in person, and by email; Creating documents for distribution including registration forms, application packets, and information packets; Filing -Creating and maintaining mailing lists for marketing; Assisting in preparation of course materials; Data entry; General office duties as assigned.
- Tunxis Foundation – Marketing/Administrative interns needed, with specific need for interns who understand social media. Internship is located on the Tunxis campus
NEW SUMMER 2015 - Vinfen Corporation of Connection – Marketing Interns to help us cultivate community resources/donors, expand visibility, establish effective contact database and promote events for our Art Connection Studio in Hartford. For more information on the program the internship will be supporting, please visit www.artconnectionstudio.org or www.vinfenct.org
- Walmart Summer Internship, 10-Week Summer Program, $12/Hour. Walmart is looking for hard-working students who are eager to learn, strive for academic excellence and want to become future leaders. During our Internship program, you will be given the opportunity to: Apply your college education to "real world" practical situations in retail business and start on a possible career path with the world's largest retailer. Walmart Internship Eligibility Requirements: 3.0 Cumulative GPA preferred; Interested in a store management career with a fast-paced retailer who embraces change and creative thinking; Enthusiastic, team-oriented and enjoy working with others; Understand and appreciates diversity as the source of new ideas and better customer service; Values high integrity and strong business ethic.
- Wheeler Clinic – Development and Public Relations Department Wheeler Clinic, a unique provider of behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families, seeks a development and public relations intern for summer and fall 2011. Position requirements: strong writing, interpersonal and research skills, and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and selected social media. Preferred: Second-year+ undergraduate student pursuing majors in any of the following: health care or non-profit administration, public policy, marketing, business, English or public relations. Responsibilities to include: Development and implementation of Facebook and Twitter posting schedule. Expansion of department media lists. Maintenance of Intranet website calendar. Research and collection of non-profit communications outside of Wheeler Clinic, including appeal letters, annual reports, brochures, websites, social media initiatives. Draft and distribution of selected media advisories, press releases. Special projects, as assigned.
- YWCA New Britain – Development intern – YWCA New Britain is seeking an outgoing, organized, hardworking Development Intern to assist the Development Department with fundraising efforts. The internship is approximately 5-10 hours per week. Duties and Responsibilities – Assist the Development Department with their biggest annual fundraiser- a dinner and auction event- by performing tasks such as help with mailings, phone calls to potential donors and sponsors, creating marketing materials, etc; Update social media- Facebook, Linkedin, YouTube, organization website; Write newsletter articles or press releases as needed; General clerical duties; Other development tasks as assigned. Qualifications – Excellent oral and written communication skills; Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint; Actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university, and have completed a minimum of two years. Minimum GPA 3.0
Other internships shared to Tunxis:
- The CT Ad Club often lists jobs and internships: http://www.adclubct.org/jobbank/job-listings/
- Marketing EDGE has a great website for marketing jobs and internships: http://www.marketingedge.org/students/marketing-careers-for-students
- A great website with hundreds of summer internships, compliled by the Department of Labor: http://webapps.dol.gov/SummerJobs/
- Carrier and Pratt and Whitney have a variety of internships in business. You can go to their website: http://careers.utc.com/joblist.asp. You need to search for CT jobs, and then scroll to find the internships listed.
- Summer Marketing and Business Internships at Playhouse in the Park, West Hartford: http://www.playhouseonpark.org/pop/internships.html
- The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor today's young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office of the President and prepare them for future public service opportunities. For more details read the about this program: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships.
- Traveler's Insurance has a huge internship program. More info can be found at: http://www.travelers.com/about-us/careers/students-new-graduates/internships.aspx.
- FOX CT & The CT.Now – Television offers college internship opportunities in the following areas: Weather, Sports, Creative Services – Marketing/Communications, Creative Services – On-air Promotion, Sales, News – Producing and Assignment Desk (occasional rotations for on-air reporting and editing), Interactive – Web, Production – In-studio camera operation (opportunity for additional education in other areas of production for advanced interns). Here is a link for more information: http://www.ctnow.com/about/jobs/
- CPTV/WNPR – CPTV/Connecticut Public Television and WNPR/Connecticut Public Radio have internship opportunities available. In particular, we're looking for production assistants for our daily radio show and new sports network. In addition, there is a corporate communications positions still available. Please pass on the attached descriptions to interested students and ask them to visit www.cpbn.org <http://www.cpbn.org/> (under the "About Us" tab; "Internships and Work Study" for an application and program specifics.
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I'm inspired by Joe Politico -- I've also decided to retire from these comments. Shame on Newhouse for pushing this change on a city and a paper that does not want it. Shame, shame, shame.
It's a story because the city council appears to resemble a dysfunctional student council. People should probably pay attention to that.
...says the guy who feels the need to share his every opinion with the world.
Maybe it'll take out a chunk of I-10 and we can jumpstart the Claiborne overpass removal.
What is wrong with him? Why on earth would anyone smoke synthetic marijuana?
They own Mobile, Huntsville, and Birmingham's papers and all three are getting cut down to 3 days a week. The only major Alabama paper they don't own is the Montgomery Advertiser.
You must be new here if that surprises you. Anyway, the article clearly says to call or email if you've seen the tiger shrimp in the wild. If people were posting sightings in these comments they'd likely never be read by the right people anyway.
LMAO at "your a moron!" Everybody knows it's spelled "YOUR A MORAN."
These people did not create the Obama campaign logo. They're stealing other peoples' work and trying to make a quick buck off of it. Does not sound like an Obama "supporter" to me.
Correct; after the President wins re-election in November he'll have nothing left to run for. Regardless, outside groups selling Obama merchandise while contributing exactly $0 to his re-election campaign still falls within the parameters of a perfectly justifable trademark suit.
Like I said though, bash away at the President; I know that logic is anathema to your species.
Furthermore, the Obama re-election campaign has made no mention of a $1 Billion goal in donations this year. The only people that have pledged $1 Billion in political spending for 2012 are the Republican party-affiliated Koch brothers.
Check your facts, please. There's no text on demstore.com indicating that any of the proceeds from the items sold actually benefit any political organization or candidate. If they did, it would have to be clearly labeled. This appears to just be a sub-site owned by http://www.promotionsource.com/ and is nothing but a privately-owned business trying to make a profit by taking money from people who probably think they're supporting the Obama campaign.
If they don't enforce their trademark, legally speaking it becomes generic and free for the taking. But don't let the facts stop you from bashing the President; it never has in the past.
There's a certain size at which shrimp just seem creepy; the tiger shrimp passed that point a long time ago.
Since nola.com is the Times-Pic's main presence, maybe you want to re-think putting kitty lolz as your banner headline on Sunday afternoon?
It's quite a criticism coming from Kenneth Parcell's long-lost cousin.
The Times-Picayune is profitable; these changes are not being made out of economic necessity.
I appreciate the Mayor's position, but if Advance Publishing has made up its mind to cut the publication to 3x a week and fire 1/3rd of the staff, there is no possible way for the Times-Picayune to "grow and not diminish."
This is a pathetic excuse for bolstering corporate profits at the expense of the citizens of New Orleans. The Times-Picayune is a world-class newspaper, professionally written and designed to convey the NEWS. Not what some idiot commenter said on an AP story, or online games, or flashing banner ads. For the love of god people, just P R I N T T H E N E W S .
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Graham E. Fuller is an American author and political analyst, specializing in Islamic extremism. Formerly vice-chair of the National Intelligence Council, he also served as Station Chief in Kabul for the CIA. A "think piece" that Fuller wrote for the CIA was identified as instrumental in leading to the Iran-contra affair.After a career in theUnited States State Department and CIA lasting 27 years, he joined Rand Corporation as senior political scientist specializing in the Middle East. As of 2006, he was affiliated with the Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada as an adjunct professor of history.He is the author of a number of books, including The Future of Political Islam
Retired CIA officer Graham Fuller confirmed Saturday that his daughter was previously married to an uncle of the suspects in the Boston Marathon attacks, but called rumors of any links between the uncle and the Agency absurd.
Katherine Russell (alleged bombers ex-wife) is granddaughter of Richard Warren Russell, Skull and Bones member and entrepreneur in the energy industry, ex- U.S. Army Counter-Intelligence .
Skull & Bones was co-founded by William Huntington Russell and who knows if it's the same Russell family...
Oh, and Tamerlan Tsarnaev was a New England boxing champ and the cop who got killed was a fellow boxer - another mystery is why Tamerlan went to the cop who knew him from boxing."Preparing mentally, the most important thing is, if you aren't doing it for the love of it, then don't do it." - Benny Urquidez
Fine I will bite, to what end my friend?
What is the goal of these barely connected people?
To simply be evil and to kill 4 people and hurt many others?
To beat the drums of war to invade Chechnya?
There is no profit here, neither monetarily or politically.
No big government contracts up for bid, no new draconian laws to further squash our rights.
So what is gained by this shadowy cabal of people?
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I hear if you draw a hexagon, and extend the lines into a hexagram, then extend the lines into a larger hexagon, and one more time into a larger hexagram, then use a compass to draw 2 circles connecting the points of the hexagrams to itself, you end up with 2 circles that are nearly exact in proportion to the orbit of Earth to the orbit of Saturn. This tesselation is common in crystal structures that exhibit 6-side symmetry, so many of Earth's crystals secretly hold the proportion of the orbits. COINCIDENCE!?!?!?
The Hippie movement was created by CIA. Jim Morrison, Frank Zappa and lots of '60s artists, were MK-Ultra agents.


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A little experiment in texture; looks pretty nice in reality - doesn't translate as well as I hoped digitally.
Looks good to me! I understand what you mean about "translate....digitally"...you just never can tell.
Very nice, I like the coolness of the blue.
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Look around. Just about everyone is moving to TAP (Transit Access Pass), L.A. County's new fare payment system.
While not a pass in itself, the TAP card is an important innovation for L.A. County transit riders. The durable plastic card contains a smart chip that allows you to buy and electronically load a Foothill Transit 31-day pass, monthly passes for participating municipal lines, a credit balance toward cash fares, or any combination of the three. In other words, TAP becomes your "transfer fare wallet" – holding your passes and cash, paying fares to the exact penny, and freeing you up from carrying around loose change. It even recognizes transfers!
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - CSUN sophomore Marie Veale became the first Matador to advance out of the first round as she finished 20th in the 200 meters to advance to Saturday's Quarterfinal.
Veale, who ran in the sixth and final heat, clocked a time of 23.90 to grab the third and final qualifying spot in her heat and the 20th spot overall. 24 sprinters advanced to the quarterfinal which comes up Saturday at 5:50 p.m. The Matador sophomore is also scheduled to run in both the 4x100 and 4x400 relays on Saturday.
It was all CSUN women competing on Friday as Monique Griffiths opened in the discus. The sophomore posted a best of 159-2 (48.51) on her first attempt before fouling on her final two throws. She was fourth in flight one but wound up in 27th-place overall.
A trio of Matador women took up the challenge in the triple jump as Marissa Rossi (who was 27th in the long jump on Thursday), Cydney Leath and Jealinda Mills looked to advance out of the opening round.
Mills began the competition well, increasing her distance with each round in flight one. The senior jumped 37-7.75 on her first attempt, 39-3.75 on her second and 40-0.75 on her third which was good for second in the flight. Rossi, also in flight one, posted a best of 38-10.50 on her second attempt but fouled on her third try. Leath was in the second flight and wound up with a best of 39-8.50 which came on her final attempt.
Despite the results, none of the three advanced as Mills finished 26th, Leath 29th and Rossi 36th. Only the top-12 advance to the NCAA Championships.
CSUN sends out Derion Taylor in the men's triple jump while Lydia French and Ashley Henry compete in the women's high jump Saturday with both events opening at 4 p.m. The women's 4x100 relay kicks off at 4:15 p.m., followed by Veale in the 200 meters (5:50 p.m.) and the women's 4x400 relay which closes the meet at 7:45 p.m.


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GRITTING teams are now "well prepared" for the big freeze – despite a pay dispute which saw dozens of drivers refuse to sign up for shifts.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council said it has stockpiled 2,500 tonnes of rock salt and has enough staff to treat roads as temperatures plunged.
Teams were sent out for the first time this winter last night.
The Sentinel revealed last month how 32 of the 40 gritter drivers, who signed up to work part-time each year in addition to their driving jobs at the council, had quit in a row over payments.
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They were divided into four teams, which received standby payments and provided round-the-clock cover on a rota between October and March.
The council said it has now signed up 22 drivers and has enough cover to avoid scaling back its service.
Eight drivers from the highways department will now work on a full-time nightshift rota, while a pool of 14 drivers will cover day shifts and weekends.
Payments for completing a gritting route have been cut from a minimum of five hours' pay to two hours.
The changes are designed to save £40,000 from the authority's £480,000 winter maintenance bill.
Councillor Ruth Rosenau, cabinet member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "A permanent noon and night shift will operate across the week with new staff, and new gritting routes will ensure no vehicle is out for more than three hours.
"We have had very close discussions with unions. Staff will be paid a full standby allowance for the full period they are on standby.
"The new scheme has been developed following operations last year, which despite being the worst winter for 100 years, saw staff called out after midnight only nine times in 31 weeks.
"The new arrangements mean that staff are available to perform other tasks when roads don't need gritting and won't impact on the service.
"We are confident we have sufficient resources to deliver good cover."
Orders have already been placed for more salt, but the authority's current supply will provide enough to treat roads 120 times during frost and 30 times in snow.
Its gritting routes cover 150 miles of the city including major roads and bus routes but not pavements.
Trunk roads like the A500 are the responsibility of the Highways Agency.
The council said it was also filling 400 'self-help' bins across the city.
It has nine gritting wagons and a Land Rover for less-accessible areas.
Mum-of-two Melissa Turner, aged 35, of Fenton, said: "To be fair to the council the main problems I've noticed in the last few years have been on the A500 when it has snowed.
"I hope they haven't got it wrong, because if the roads aren't gritted for whatever reason it will be extremely dangerous."


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"Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" Book Cover Totally Looks Like This TV Show Poster
People, I don't watch a lot of telvision. I don't know what show this is from. Help me out here. But, to be truthful, I'd rather read "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep" again than watch whatever show this is. No, really, it's a great book. Go read it. Right now. On your Kindle. Hipster.
Jimmy McMillan Totally Looks Like "Werewolves Don't Run for President" Book Cover
This Creepy Book Cover Totally Looks Like Gasp Face.