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People ask me all the time, "how can I get ranked in the search engines quickly?" Sometimes, I can point out a couple of things that will make a near-immediate impact on Web sites -- such as fixing a duplicate content/mirror issue by implementing a 301 permanent redirect strategy, correcting a robots.txt file (I spoke with someone at the Search Engine Strategies conference whose development team had put "disallow: /" in their robots.txt file -- this isn't good, by the way) or, including keywords in the title tag that are relevant to every page (people still don't do this -- I don't understand!).
More often than not, though, the answer to long-lasting results in the search engines comes back to one simple truth: search engines like content. And good content takes time.
When I mention content, it certainly can be in many different forms (video/audio/images and text). For the purposes of this column, I'm referring to textual content.
The Perfect Search Experience
The number of pages and the quality of the content available on the domain is one of the major factors that search engines use to determine "authority." I refer to this as the "Wikipedia effect" because Wikipedia has a ton of pages indexed. It seems like Wikipedia shows up in Google's top search results for nearly every search, doesn't it? Yet, only one page of its site is specific to what you searched for.
This is the perfect search experience: search for a keyword and get a result for a Web page that's specific to what you searched for.
Theming Content
Wikipedia also does a great job theming their content. It's not enough to have one page of content to support your most important keyword. For the search engines to believe your Web site is an authority for a keyword, your site must have a treasure-trove of content to support the idea that you're "the authority" for "keyword phrase number one."
Also, remember that one ranking for one keyword probably isn't going to equate to success in the search engines. You need a long-term strategy against many keywords (don't ignore the tail, or those keywords that have smaller number of searches performed against them).
In recent client pitches, clients have asked me what it takes to compete against a given list of keywords. After I reviewed their competitive landscape, I told them that we'd need to develop about 1,000 pages of unique content to get them where they want to be.
Needless to say, many companies would just say "wow," and contemplate sticking to their PPC activities. The cost, in terms of time and money, may overwhelm them.
However, these two prospects appreciated that I didn't try to make them commit to an agreement and then deliver this news. We had further discussions about how to develop a plan for creating the content, make the content user-friendly, and add value to the user experience by delivering what searchers are looking for.
It's no mystery. Google wants to give their users a quality experience when they search. You must strive to deliver a high quality user experience when people visit your Web site.
Users search because they want to read about stuff. If someone's searching for your most important keyword, and you have an entire section of content on your Web site devoted to that topic, you'll do well in the search engines for that keyword if other proper SEO tactics are in place.
The other byproduct of having great content on your site: visitors might want to link to your page.
If you can't think of a way to structure this content within the main architecture/navigation of your Web site, create a blog. This is a great way to add quality, linkable content to your Web site. Some suggestions:
- Offer advice on your industry.
- Offer tips to your audience.
- Deliver industry news.
You can categorize this content by your most important keywords, offer it via an RSS feed, and promote it through social media marketing efforts. Or maybe the content will be good enough that others in your industry will promote your content on their favorite social media Web sites.
No successful SEO effort takes place without a foundation of quality content. So if you have a small 10-page Web site, you'll likely need to create a content strategy before you realize the benefits of SEO.


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I seem to be on a glass breaking spree here lately. One while washing over the weekend and one while putting them away after letting them air dry. So that makes two broken for me.
How many have you broken?
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I seem to be on a glass breaking spree here lately. One while washing over the weekend and one while putting them away after letting them air dry. So that makes two broken for me.
How many have you broken?
My wife and i went to Whiskyfest this year and each received a glass. Since I'm the bourbon drinker, I guess they were "mine". She broke one two day later when doing the dishes. i suspect it was done on purpose so I'll do the dishes more.:slappin:
I, knock on wood haven't broke one yet or one of my Riedel's either. I hand wash them and hand dry them. I'll probably break one today now.
I broke two different snifters in one day a few months ago, trying to reach inside to clean them while I was doing the dishes . . . I have been extra careful since and haven't broken any glasses (plus, my wife has a propensity for bring spare glasses home for me fairly often, just in case).
I have seven Glencairn glasses. Two crystal ones from Old Forester Repeal sets, two crystal ones from BD, one glass one from BT (Old Rip VanWinkle), and two plain glass ones that I picked up at an estate sale for $1 each. I use the two that I got at the estate sale. :rolleyes: Not that I'm cheap, but if I break one of those, it's no big deal. :grin: So far so good. Haven't broken one yet. And yes, I'm keeping my fingers are crossed. :skep: Joe
This is why I don't like delicate, foo-foo glasses. Give me a simple old fashion glass [with some heft ti it] anyday.
I was shaking out the water after rinsing an Old Rip Glencairn and it slipped out of my hand and shattered in the sink.
Other snifters I have broken are to numerous to count.
For some reason I break more wine glasses than anything else, usually washing them. I haven't broke any Riedels while washing them. I don't have any Glencairns. I've broke a couple Riedels while drinking and talking. I talk with my hands a lot and, well, while drinking I've knocked a few glasses to the floor.

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Ashley Bobinski scored five goals to lead the Kinnelon girls lacrosse team over Roxbury 15-11 on Saturday.
Izzy Berezni had a hat trick for the Colts (6-8). Victoria Bobinski, Jamie Lewit and Talia Price all scored two goals. Goalie Dana DeBel made 10 saves. For the Gaels (6-12), Amanda Beal had a hat trick. Kayla Lucia had two goals and one assist. Jamie Kendelski and Chelsea Artigliere each scored twice.
Warren Hills 13, Randolph 8: Dana Shalit had two goals and one assist for the Rams (5-12). Natalie Panvini had one goal and one assist.Boys Lacrosse ...


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CALA 21st Century Librarian Seminar Series
'09 Donghua University | '09 Taiwan team | '08 Taiwan team | Wuhan team | Yunnan team |
- Donghua University, Shanghai (Nov. 18-20, 2009)
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- Photos
- Call for Presenters (closed)
- Topics (closed)
- Application Form (closed)
- Taiwan team (Aug. 10-14, 2009):
- Selected Presenters:
- Min, Chou (Team leader) (New Jersey City University)
- Julie, Su (San Diego State University)
- Diana, Wu (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose State University)
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- Seminar Evaluation
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CALA team presents certificates of appreciation to hosts With Deputy Director Guo NTNU Library Tour Seminar Site With NTNU Library Colleagues With Taiwan University Dr. Chen
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- Call for Presenters
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- Application Form (MS Word file)
- Taiwan team (Nov.10-14, 2008):
- Selected Presenters:
- Y. Diana Wu (team leader) (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose State University)
- Qi Chen (Argosy University, Chicago)
- Win Shih (University at Albany, SUNY)
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- From team leader Diana Wu, includes evaluation.
- From team member Qi Chen
- From team member Win Shih
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- Wuhan Team (Oct. 23-25, 2008):
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- Shuyong Jiang (team leader) (Univ. of IL at Urbana-Champaign)
- Ma Lei Hsieh (Rider University , NJ)
- Shuqin (Shu) Jiao (Saint Louis University)
- Julia Martin (University of Toledo, OH)
- Karen Wei (Univ. of IL at Urbana-Champaign)
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- Yunnan team (July 10-13, 2008):
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* ALA president (2008/09) Mr. Jim Rettig joined this team to Yunnan. He gave a keynote presentation at the seminar.
- Yuan, Haiwang (Team leader, Western Kentucky University)
- Bao, Xueming (Seton Hall University Library in New Jersey)
- Fernekes, Robert (Georgia Southern University, Zach S. Henderson Library)
- Miao, Hong (Marywood Univ. Library, PA)
- Zhou, Liana (Indiana Univ. Kinsey Institute Library)
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As a special offer to all members of the Melbourne Joomla Group (and their friends), the MJUG organising committee have just announced a special discount off the price of tickets for the Melbourne Joomalday. Use the coupon code MJUG2013 when you book your conference tickets at http://melbourne.joomladay.org.au to receive 25% off the ticket cost.
Nine Fantastic Workshops
Even though I wrote about the line up for the Joomladay just a few weeks ago, I thought it was worth reminding you of how incredible this event promises to be.
There is a great mix of local and international talent for both the workshops and the conference sessions, covering all facets of design and development for all levels of Joomla users.
- Anthony Olsen - Mastering the Art of the Zen Framework $95, Thursday 1pm-4pm
- Patrick Jackson - Joomla SEO $150, Thursday 9am-4pm
- Brian Teeman - Joomla 2.5 for Beginners $120, Friday 9am-12pm
- Max Lynam - Joomla Website Optimisation... Increase Conversions and Success Online $97, Friday 9am - 12pm
- Brian Teeman - Introduction to Joomla 3.x $120 Friday 1pm-4pm
- Andre Fetterman - How to Build Responsive Templates from scratch $80, Friday 1pm-4pm
- Norm Douglas - Joomla 'The Correct Way' $150 9am-4pm
- Brian Teeman - Joomla Website Security - "prevention is better for a cure but we can heal the sick as well" $120 9am-12pm
- Tim Plummer - Joomla Component Development Workshop $80 9am-12pm
- Brian Teeman - Building a Joomla Multi-Lingual Web Site $120 1pm-4pm
- Peter van Westen - NoNumber Extensions - Bring It On! $175 9am-4pm


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Carol Hardemon, Kelley Moore and Atlena Brown attend Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Pink Ice Gala at Hilton Melbourne Rialto. This year's event will be from 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14.
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Art with a Heart, an evening of music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and an art auction will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera Conference Center. The event benefits the children served by Devereux Florida, a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disabilities and child welfare services to children and families throughout the state. Artwork is from around the world and includes work from famous artists, musicians and pieces made by Devereux children. Tickets are $20; $30 a couple. Call Patty Hurst at 321-258-1772.
The Holy Spirit Council of Catholic Women will host its annual fashion show and luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmaus Hall, Holy Spirit Church, 2309 Holder Road, Mims. With this year's theme, "Sail Away," models will wear clothing from Lily Pad Resort Fashions. Cost is $15. Tickets are available from Holy Spirit Council members or by calling 321-269-4553.
The Cancer Care Centers Foundation will host Swing for a Cause, a golf tournament fundraiser, on Saturday at the Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Melbourne. Call 321-953-2265.
The World's Largest Packing Event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Florida Tech Clemente Center. Volunteers intend to put together 25,000 packages of food for children during the balance of this school year and to support "Feed and Read" programs of United Way next summer. Volunteers can register by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
South Brevard City Council of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority will host the fifth annual Sweetheart Brunch at 10 a.m. Saturday at Doubles Beachside at 1896 South Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. Cost is $20. Sweethearts from each chapter will be introduced. Laureate Alpha Nu Chapter is in charge of this event. For information, call Jewell Patton at 723-2250.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church will partner with the Sams House at Pine Island for the Merritt Island third annual Pioneer Day on Saturday at both locations. St. Luke's, 5555 N Tropical Trail, is honoring some of the Modern Pioneers of Brevard County. The Sams House, 6295 N. Tropical Trail, will display Sams Family Artifacts and Historic Clothing. Guided tours of the historic house and cabin will be given by guides in period clothing. Children's crafts and games will be available. Returning will be the Crafts Fair and Farmer's Market. For more information, visit mipioneerday.com or contact Joyce Young, 321-615-0538, or email@example.com.
Super Bowl of Trivia Race For the Win is from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday at La Cita Golf and Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville. Includes trivia, silent auction and food. The cost is $50. Proceeds benefit the Women's Center. Call 321-298-5839.
Have A Heart Valentine's Extravaganza will be from 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. Includes buffet, silent and live auctions, and car giveaway. The cost is $150 each. Proceeds benefit Candlelighters of Brevard. Call 321-728-5600 or visit candlelightersofbrevard.org.
A Taste of Brevard, sponsored by the Reginald Johnson Memorial Scholarship Club, will be Saturday at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne. Money raised will go toward scholarships for Brevard high school seniors. Call 321-727-3913.
Sally's Friends will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbour Beach. Cost is $30. RSVP to Christi Dieckman at 336-607-4458 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Guests are asked to bring a house or garden plant for Sally's House.
Cocoa Beach Rotary Club will host its fifth annual wine tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 14 at Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 N. Brevard Ave. Features wines, food, local artists display and entertainment by Dick-Doc Duo and Elvis tribute artist Jack Smink. The cost is $20. Call 321-868-1104.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Iota Pi Omega Chapter, will host its second annual Pink Ice event from 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto. Attorney Natalie A. Jackson, Women's Trial Group and local counsel for the Trayvon Martin family, will be guest speaker. Entertainment will be provided by The Reflections Band. For tickets and additional information, call 321-757-5595.
Palm Bay United Methodist Women will host the fashion show at 1 p.m. Feb. 15 at Glenbrooke at Palm Bay, 815 Briar Creek Blvd. Fashion will be provided by Bon Worth. The cost is $15. Proceeds benefit missions for women, children and youth. For tickets, call 321-727-8651.
The fourth annual Eau Gallie Founders Day Fish Fry is set for noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 15 in Eau Gallie Square, at Highland Avenue and Eau Gallie Boulevard. A joint project of the Eau Gallie Arts District Main Street and the Eau Gallie Rotary Club, the event will feature fried fish dinners prepared by Squidlips, music in the bandstand by Country Classics, a history tent with exhibits and presentations, artists and street vendors, and children's activities. Proceeds will benefit charities supported by Rotary and EGAD's work to promote the arts, historic preservation and economic revitalization of the Eau Gallie downtown area. For more information, contact the EGAD office at 321-574-2737.
A Sweetheart Luau starts at 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral. Includes an authentic Hawaiian luau with food, music, and hula and Tahitian performances. The cost is $45 for adults; $25 for children. Call 321-557-0606.
Portraits of Possibilities, a Brazil-themed event, will be at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, on Feb. 15. Proceeds will benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida. Call 321-752-3170.
The Greater Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce will host its Installation Dinner and Awards Banquet at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Palm Bay Hospital. The 2014 board of directors will be installed that evening, with Judge Michelle Vitt-Baker officiating. John Walsh, CEO for Port Canaveral, is the keynote speaker. The annual Businesses of the Year, Distinguished Service and Platinum and Golden Palm winners will be announced. Visit greaterpalmbaychamber.com or call 321-951-9998 for information.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Melbourne-Palm Bay Alumnae Chapter, will host "Our Children, Our Future," for the 2014 Black Heritage Calendar Program. The event, set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Stone Middle School, 1101 E. University Blvd., Melbourne, will offer a glimpse of African-Americans in history through photos and displays, entertainment from students at Stone Middle School, local artists and Eugene C. Johnson. Donations are $5; free for children younger than 3. Call Xiomara Thomas at 321-917-2511. No tickets sold at the door.
Neighbors of Suntree will host a 1950s-themed party at the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, at 6 p.m. Feb. 22. Proceeds will benefit local charities. The cost is $35 each. Call 321-752-7421 or email email@example.com. Register by Feb. 15.
The SPCA's fourth annual Dancing for the Paws gala will be Feb. 22 at La Cita in Titusville. This year's theme is "The Phantom of the Pawpera." In addition to dinner, dancing and silent auction, the event includes performances of selections from "Phantom" and others by members of the cast of the sold-out "All Dogs Go to Broadway" last June. Call 321-267-8221 or visit spcanorthbrevard.com.
Mardi Paws in the Park will be from noon to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at Riverfront Park, 401 River Edge Blvd., Cocoa. Includes the crowning of an animal king or queen, music by Nowhere to Rum, pet psychic, food and more. The event raises money for the Central Brevard Humane Society. Admission is free. Call 321-636-3343 or visit crittersavers.com.
Brevard County 4-H Youth Foundation will host a Country Hoedown at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at County Line Saloon, 4650 W. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Features include line dancing, mechanical bull riding and more. The cost is $125 for dinner, party and golf tournament on March 1; $50 for dinner and party; or $25 at the door for party only. Call 321-633-1702 or visit brevard4H.com.
Brevard County 4-H Youth Foundation golf tournament will be at 8 a.m. March 1 at Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Melbourne. Registration deadline is Feb. 15. Those who register early will be entered for a chance to win two round-trip Southwest Airlines tickets. The cost is $125 each and includes prizes. Call 321-633-1702 or visit brevard4H.com.
The BAC will host One Sweet Night of a Cheftacular Food Fight at 7 p.m. March 1 at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa. The fast-paced, creative cooking competition will spotlight some of Brevard's best junior chefs. Competing will be students from St. Mary's Catholic School in Rockledge and Quest Elementary, paired with seasoned professionals fromThe Palm Tree Café in Cocoa, Café Unique in Cocoa Village, Ossorio's in Cocoa Village and D.I.G. Bistro in Suntree. Each master chef will be paired a young competitor. Celebrity judges will be Carol Craig, Stephanie Haridopolos, Robin Fisher, Steve Ryland, Jim Ronaldson and Kyle Smith. Tickets are $30 in advance or $40 at the door, and can be purchased at bacbrevard.com or by calling 321-632-8610.
? The Green and Gold Gala will be at 6 p.m. March 1 at Melbourne Central Catholic High School, 100 E. Florida Ave. Call 321-727-0793.
Junior Achievement of the Space Coast will induct two laureates to the Business Hall of Fame on March 1:Pam Gatto Gallo, president and CEO of Gatto Tires and Auto, whose father was inducted into the Business Hall of Fame in 2000; and Jack Ryals of National Realty. The black-tie gala will be at Hilton Melbourne Rialto, with a cocktail reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and the dinner and program afterward. For more information about Business Hall of Fame event reservations and sponsorships, contact the Junior Achievement office at 321-751-4024 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Golden Steppers, a senior tap dance group, will present its 26th annual benefit show at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, at 2 p.m. March 2. Tickets are $15. Call 321-784-1454.
? Hot Night in the City will be from 7 to 11 p.m. March 7 at the Cocoa Beach Country Club, 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd. The cost is $20. Proceeds benefit the Freedom 7 Senior Community Center. Call 321-783-9505 or visit freedom7seniors.org.
Palm Bay Women's Club will host a Spring into Spring fashion show and luncheon from noon to 4 p.m. March 8 at Glenbrook Clubhouse, 815 Briar Creek Blvd., Palm Bay. Fashions by Bon Worth. Tickets are $15. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Call 321-727-7281.
The annual Brevard Walk of Fame benefiting Eckerd, formerly Eckerd Youth Alternatives, will be at 6 p.m. March 8 at Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral. The event will include a VIP reception with dinner, champagne and entertainment. Honored at the event will be Dr. Anthony Catanese, president of Florida Tech; Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort; County Commissioner Robin Fisher; Debbie Harvey, president of Ron Jon Surf Shop; Sheriff Wayne Ivey; Jeff Kiel, president and publisher of FLORIDA TODAY; composer Tony Macaulay; U.S. Rep. Bill Posey; U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio; and former Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield. Tickets are $100. Call 321-253-0032.
A Passport to Beer & Cheer, a fundraiser for the Junior League of Central and North Brevard, will be March 8. This casino-themed event includes a selection of domestic beers paired with complementary food, as well as casino-style gaming, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Contact Stacy Slaughter, 321-474-8289 or visit brevardjuniorleague.org.
? The Melbourne Regional Chamber of East Central Florida will present Textures Etc., a series of events from March 8 to 16 to showcase the local fashion industry, including retailers, designers, photographers, models and makeup artists. Admission to each ticketed event is sold separately, as well as a combination pass for the entire week's festivities. Reservations can be made on the chamber's website, MelbourneRegionalChamber.com under the events tab. For further information, visit SpaceCoastFashionWeek.com or the Facebook page for Space Coast Fashion Week. For information, contact Naomi Penney at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The New Neighbors of South Brevard Beaches will hold its annual fashion show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel, Indialantic. All proceeds go to the M.O.R.G.A.N. Project and the Children's Hunger Project. Reservation is $25 and paid in advance. Call 978-500-2473 for reservations.
Ascension Catholic School's 53rd Year Endowment Gala will be March 15 at Ascension Catholic Church and School, 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. The event will be in the Parish Hall with an Irish theme. Proceeds go toward school technology. Cost is $50 each; $60 a person for a reserved table of eight. Call 321-254-5495, ext. 3003.
A Passport to Beer & Cheer, a fundraiser for the Junior League of Central and North Brevard, will be March 8 at the Space Coast Realtor Association, McLeod Street, Merritt Island. This casino-themed event features a selection of domestic beers, casino-style gaming, music, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Contact Stacy Slaughter, 321-474-8289, or visit brevardjuniorleague.org.
Chopper Dropper, a fundraising event for Florida Tech athletics scholarships, will be at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, Melbourne. The event starts with a cocktail reception. A helicopter will drop numbered golf balls, and prizes will be awarded for the balls landing nearest to the pin. The cost to participate is $100 each ball. Call 321-674-8429 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. More information can be found at chopperdropper.com.
Taste of Titusville will be March 18 at Searstown Mall. The food extravaganza and business showcase will feature specialty dishes from local restaurants. For more information, contact the Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce at 321-267-3036 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Breast Friends of Florida will host its annual Joy of Life Luncheon from 11 am to 1:30 pm. March 21 at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Hotel, Indialantic. The event will include an array of silent auction items and raffles. Local vendors will offer displays of jewelry, clothing and health care-related information and products. Cost is $25, and luncheon sponsorship tables are $500. Reservations accepted until March 10. Call 321-474-6900 or visit breastfriends.com/aff/Florida.
? The 20th annual Men Cooking from the Heart to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida will be 6 to 11 p.m. March 22 at Melbourne Auditorium. The theme is Polynesian, though chef's dishes don't have to have a Polynesian flavor. For more information, visit bbbscf.org/mencooking2014. Tickets are $50; $90 for two. Call 407-478-2996, ext. 119.
The Zonta Chocolate Festival will be March 23 at the Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne. Call 321-254-0284 or visit zontaspacecoast.org.
On the Wings of Spring, the 14th annual luncheon and fashion show hosted by the North Central Brevard County Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will be March 29 at the Indian River Colony Club, 1936 Freedom Drive, Melbourne. Fashions will be provided by Steinmart, with commentary by Dawn Goodson. A silent auction begins at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and fashion show. Cost is $29. Send check for reservations to Jan Bancroft, 4195 Savannahs Trail, Merritt Island, FL 32953. For more information, call 321-454-7719. Proceeds will help send underprivileged children to a weeklong summer camp at Camp Keystone.
The Golden Eagle Dinner will be in March at Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts of Brevard. Admission is free. Call 321-576-7556.
Evening of Hope for The Scott Center for Autism Treatment on the Florida Tech campus will be April 5. Location to be determined. Call 321-674-8106 or visit thescottcenter.org.
Brevard Rescue Mission will host its fifth annual Women Who Care Share ladies' luncheon from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 11 at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto. This event will highlight the work of the mission. Stacia Glavas, the founder and CEO, will share testimonies from former clients who have achieved self-sufficiency. Guests will be asked to make a donation during the luncheon. Corporate sponsorships are available. RSVP to Andrea Hart at email@example.com by April 4. Visit BrevardRescueMission.org for more information.
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World, to benefit Aging Matters in Brevard, will be at 6 p.m. April 12 at the Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa. Call 321-806-3716.
Health First Foundation's annual benefit ball will be at 6:30 p.m. April 12 at the Charles and Ruth Clemente Center, Florida Institute of Technology, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne. Call 321-434-7353 or visit health-first.org. Proceeds to benefit the new Health First Breast Centers.
Step Up Brevard, a step-a-thon and health fair, will be at the Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Parkway, Viera, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 21. The cost is $25. Proceeds will benefit the KLD Foundation. Call 321-725-2267 or visit stepupbrevard.com.
Safari Under the Stars will be April 26 at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Call 321-254-9453, ext. 234.
Men Cooking from the Heart, a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida, will be in April at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd. Call 407-478-2996.
Riverfest 2013: Keep Brevard Beautiful will be in April at a location to be determined. Call Pat Brown at Keep Brevard Beautiful at 321-631-0501.
? U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Gala will be May 2 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, State Road 405, Merritt Island. The cost is $300 for general admission and $600 for VIP. Proceeds benefit Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Call 321-455-7000 or visit astronautscholarship.org/ahoftickets.
Caring Hearts Benefit, a fundraiser for the Cancer Care Foundation, will be May 3 at the Indialantic home of Ed and Jeane Andre. Call 321-426-5145.
The Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation will host its 21st annual barbecue and car drawing from 6 to 8 p.m. May 17 at Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne. The cost is $25 each for the barbecue, $100 for six car-chance tickets, or $200 for 15 tickets. Proceeds benefit Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation. Call 866-563-2582 or visit alzbbq.com.
The Buckaroo Ball, a fundraiser for Harmony Farms, will be June 6 at County Line Saloon, 4650 New Haven Ave., Melbourne. Call 321-631-9433.
The Tracey Bagwell Caribbean Island Party to benefit the Children's Home Society of Florida will be at 6:30 p.m. June 14 at the Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral. Call 321-752-3170.


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BAGHDAD (AP) - Fighting is reportedly still taking place on the outskirts of the Iraqi city of Tikrit between military units and insurgents from a militant group inspired by al-Qaida.
The militants effectively took control today of the city, the hometown of Saddam Hussein. The move came a day after they had taken control of much of the city of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest. The move into Tikrit expanded their offensive closer to the Iraqi capital.
Residents of Tikrit who were reached by phone say the militant group has taken over several police stations. An official in nearby Samarra says several hundred gunmen are in Tikrit.
In Mosul, meanwhile, the Sunni militants have gained entry to the Turkish consulate. According to an official in the Turkish prime minister's office, they are holding 48 people captive, including diplomats, police, consulate employees and three children.
An estimated half-million residents have fled Mosul.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver David Ball catches the ball during NFL football training camp, Monday in Philadelphia.
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David Ball cut short a family vacation at Moosehead Lake in Maine, dashed to the nearest airport and hopped on the first flight to Philadelphia.
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RENO, NV - When you hear the sound of helicopter blades running, you know help is coming.
There are 4 Careflight Helicopters which service Northern Nevada in transporting patients to local hospitals.
"It's very rewarding to fly EMS," says Art Vano, Careflight's Lead Pilot.
Careflight Pilots do pre-flight checks while the helicopter is on the ground, looking for things that could pose a flight problem and they can control.
But during the summer months, there is one thing they can't control--the heat.
You can see it rise from the ground in the Truckee Meadows, especially as the temperatures surpass the century mark.
And as far as the helicopter is concerned if it gets too hot, it can't fly.
"Today is very hot yes it is, its limitation, at this elevation 105 degrees.
During intense heat there's less oxygen in the air to power the engines and there's fewer molecules present to lift the helicopter from the ground.
When the temperatures reach 105, it won't automatically shut the Careflight system down.
The call will be made on a case by case basis.
The system will look if other Careflight helicopters are available in neighboring towns where the temperatures are not as high.
The temperatures where the patient is located will also be taken into consideration.
Careflight pilots keep their eye on the thermometer during Northern Nevada's heat wave to see if it reaches 105.
During the winter months its not as much of a concern.
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La tua casa lontano da casa nella zona di Ludington, il Lamplighter è valutata con 3 diamanti da AAA ed è il perfetto mix di eleganza vittoriana e comfort moderni. Mobili antichi risiedono felicemente con moderno impianto idraulico e la connessione internet wireless. La nostra colazione sensazionale servita a lume di candela con la Cina d'antiquariato e d'argento è una delizia per tutti i sensi e porta gli ospiti indietro ancora e ancora. A piedi negozi del centro e ristoranti, 1.2 km da chilometri di spiaggia sabbiosa sul lago Michigan e 6,5 km da mosto spettacolare parco statale del Michigan.
5 su luglio 18, 2014
We love the Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast. It is certainly becoming our home away from home. Everything is impeccable and the Breakfast is delightful. The home is kept up in the Victorian Era Tradition.
4,6 su febbraio 06, 2012
Beautifully furnished, elegant home. Charming host and hostess who give over-the-top service. Delicious breakfast AND late afternoon appetizers. We will be back.
4,8 su settembre 08, 2011
First off, Bill and Jane are the most amazing hosts. This was our very first time at a bed and breakfast and my husband and I felt welcomed right away. Maggie, a very sweet dog, also made us feel at home. Jane recommended some local restaurants for dinner and even made us a reservation while we were unloading the car! The medicine cabinet in our room had a lot of amenities (in case you forgot something) and the in-room bathroom shower had a shampoo and shower gel dispenser. Breakfast was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I am not a morning person, but I was really excited to wake up and eat breakfast! Every detail was beautiful and delicious. The china and silverware were so pretty. The portions were perfect, and filling. The coffee was so good. Everything about breakfast was delicious and awesome. I would come back and stay for the breakfast and warm hospitality :-)
5 su luglio 31, 2011
The minute we walked through the door we were greeted by Bill and Jane, warm and engaging folks who made us feel like we had known them for years. The impeccably clean victorian home is like going back to a bygone era, but with a modern touch. We were pampered at every turn, with a delicious gourmet breakfast, conversation with fellow travelers and very interesting anecdotes about Bill and Jane's venture into the B&B world. The lamp light was on, it was warm, and we will be back. Bob & Jan Lupo
5 su luglio 03, 2011
Very clean! Very comfortable! Excellent breakfast food and very courteous professionally and friendly staff! Will refer this bed and breakfast to other family and friends and will also return as a guest again!
5 su giugno 27, 2011
My boyfriend and I scheduled a weekend away at the Lamplighters, not sure what to expect. It was completely charming in every way. Bill and Jane made us so comfortable, and the breakfasts were exquisite. We stayed in the Renoir room and delighted in every detail. My boyfriend actually proposed to me the first night of our trip on the beach at sunset, so the inn will always hold a special place in my heart. I can't wait to go back.
5 su marzo 20, 2011
Just a short drive from Lake Michigan! We had an incredible stay, the food was top notch and our room was very comfortable. We met great people and had inspiring conversation. We are looking forward to a return trip.
4,0 su settembre 10, 2010
This was a wonderful place to stay. The included breakfast was excellent.
4,8 su agosto 09, 2010
The Lamplight Inn was a fantastic experience. Jane & Bill do an excellent job and the breakfast was unique and out of this world. I highly recommend the Lamplighter B&B.
5 su giugno 29, 2010
This was an excellent choice. It was booked for us as a getaway. We had no idea what we were getting into because we had never been to a bed & breakfast. We loved it. We got a room with a whirlpool tub, so ask about that room! The in keepers Bill & Jane were so pleasant and interactive. Their hospitality was a definite thumbs up. Food...WOW. I would recommend that you book here if you want a warm welcome from Ludington.
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Slit skin smears are used for the determination of the number of bacilli and the state of those bacilli, in the lesions of patients undergoing treatment for leprosy.
The lesion is first cleaned with alcohol. The skin is pinched to make it bloodless. An incision is made into the crest of the pinched skin with a scalpel blade (#15), 5 mm long to a depth of 3 mm. The blade is then turned 90 degrees and the tissue is scraped repeatedly in one direction. The scrapings are gently spread onto a glass slide, the slide is fixed, and is stained for acid-fast bacilli.
Acid-fast bacilli are common in lepromatous leprosy; they are absent or rare in tuberculoid. With adequate treatment, lepromatous smears become negative in a few years (up to 10).
Slit smears of lesions are superior to a nasal scraping in the assessment of response to therapy. Nasal scrapings become negative sooner than slit skin smears.
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DAXX immunostaining in normal urothelium. Nuclear staining is present in basal, intermediate and superficial position. Not all the nuclei are stained. Note that the intensity of immunostaining is not homogeneous throughout the cell layers. The superficial or umbrella cells show some stating in the cytoplasm in addition to that of the nuclei. (Original microscope objective magnification 20×).
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Bentonville, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart says it is expanding its four dollar generic prescription program to 11 more states and adding 17 more prescriptions to the program.
The world's largest retailer added 502 stores to those offering the discounted medications. The new states added today are Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and West Virginia. In all, Wal-Mart is offering the program in 3,009 in 38 states.
The four-dollar price is for up to a 30-day supply of the drugs, which will now number 331. That number counts some drugs more than once if they are sold in a variety of dosages or solid and liquid forms.
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Dear all,
I am so sorry I haven't been here to update for the longest time.
Basically the real world got in the way. I have been fortunate enough to secure my dream job as a the Director of Library Services for a small town in Alberta called Chestermere. It is a beautiful, vibrant community that I am happy and proud to serve.
As many of you know, I am actually from the UK, so taking up this job meant packing up the family and moving to the otherside of the world on short notice. It meant wading through the soup of immigration and culture shocks (we still are). It was a small price to pay for the chance to live in my dream place and do my dream job, but it also meant I had to let a couple of things slide - including the Project.
I will get back to the Project, although it is looking as though it will be in the New Year. Yes I know that is forever away, but my goal is to get this right, rather than doing a half-job at it.
In the meantime feel free to drop me some emails if you have people you would like me to approach for interview. I'll get on with next year's list and I promise to get this site back off the ground.
Hugs to all,
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Yay! Look forward to it x
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Congratulations on landing your dream job, Gemma!
I used to work in a library and I loved it. Hope you're also enjoying living in Chestermere.
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Janine Orie ordered to stand trial
The former chief law clerk for state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin told a judge Thursday that she did political work on state time -- from speech writing to working polls -- at the direction of the justice's sister.
Lisa Sasinoski testified during an often contentious three-hour hearing at Pittsburgh Municipal Court for Janine Orie, 57, who worked as a secretary for Melvin and is facing corruption charges as part of an investigation into Sen. Jane Orie.
"Janine frequently and regularly asked us to fill out questionnaires for political endorsements," said Sasinoski, who has said she was fired in 2003 after complaining of politicking in the office. "I think Janine spent most of her time working on Jane's campaign or when Joan Orie Melvin was running in 2003 (for Supreme Court).
"By 2003, I had been doing a lot of political activity and it was just another day."
District Judge Anthony Ceoffe yesterday ordered Janine Orie of McCandless to stand trial on charges of diversion of services, misapplication of government property, tampering with evidence and criminal solicitation.
Defense attorney James DePasquale said that if any campaign work was done in the office, it was minimal.
"I don't know how anyone can spend a whole day doing campaign work and still get their judicial work done," DePasquale said. "None of that makes any sense to me."
The charges will be added to the pending case against Janine Orie that is scheduled for trial in February, along with Jane Orie, 50, of McCandless. The sisters have been awaiting a second trial since March, when Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Jeffrey A. Manning declared a mistrial in the first case after finding that the senator's defense submitted forged documents. Melvin, 55, of Marshall, is not charged.
District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., a Democrat, charged Republicans Jane and Janine Orie in 2010, accusing them of directing the senator's state-paid staff to perform campaign work. Zappala added additional charges against the senator in August and against Janine Orie earlier this month.
Sasinoski testified that Melvin's office was using so much paper for campaign work that on one occasion she and Melvin loaded boxes of paper from the senator's Harrisburg office into Melvin's car to stock up.
"The suspension was actually down on the car. I was concerned," Sasinoski said.
The hearing became heated during cross-examination when DePasquale began asking about Sasinoski's current job as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Max Baer.
Baer beat then-Superior Court Judge Joan Orie Melvin for a seat on the state's high court in 2003. Sasinoski left Melvin's office shortly after the loss. Melvin won her seat in 2009.
"You then went to work for the person that beat her, Justice Baer?" DePasquale asked. "When did you start discussing your employment with Justice Baer?"
Assistant District Attorney Lawrence Claus objected, saying, "Justice Baer is not on trial here."
DePasquale later asked that if so much political work was being done in the office, how could the judicial work get done?
"Janine said she got there at 7:30 in the morning," Sasinoski said.
That answer prompted a response from Janine Orie under her breath from the defense table: "How would you know• You were never there.'"
Along with Sasinoski, who is the wife of Common Pleas Judge Kevin Sasinoski, two other current Melvin staffers testified for the prosecution -- deputy staff attorney Molly Creenan and secretary Kathy Squires.
Jane Orie watched the hearing but left without speaking to reporters. Melvin's attorney, J. Alan Johnson, who was also present, declined to comment.
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Feminism is also about thinking critically. Now, sure, this video illustrates this to a pretty absurd degree, but the point stands: Advertisers have to catch up to the Internet generation's view of marketing. We don't want to be talked down to. Stop pretending that moms love doing laundry or cooking breakfast or that having even one natural body hair on you is shameful. When you do this, you also sell men short. I've never met a man who can't scramble an egg — and it isn't uncommon to see men that generally do enjoy cooking and basic hygiene.
Luckily, the media seems to be gaining self-awareness and ad agencies are rethinking the limited scope of the female tropes it's blindly promoted for the past 50 years. We're seeing women of varied backgrounds, abilities, ages, sizes, and occupations, and it feels good (cue "Pocket full of Sunshine").
Akilah Hughes — the twenty-something blogger behind It's Akilah, Obviously! — has pretty much won the Internet. When she's not studying improv at UCB, you can find her drunkenly reviewing young adult sagas or taking selfies of her increasingly large hair. You should probably follow her on Twitter.


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Attention all TCU Lettermen's Association members. We set a date for our End of Year Celebration & Annual Meeting and are excited to get this event rolling. All we need now is you.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 5, 2011 for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, world-famous barbecue from the Lettermen's Association Tailgate Pit and to celebrate the year's accomplishments.
The Event
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Location - Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center - South Lawn Next to Lupton Baseball Stadium
2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Welcome Back
We will be welcoming back all of our Letterwinners from all sports and decades.
Picnic/Cookout – 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center - South Lawn Next to Lupton Baseball Stadium -
Park in Lot 13 between the Baseball Stadium and the Soccer Stadium.
All-You-Can Eat BBQ from the TCU Lettermen's Association Tailgate Pit crew, and Drink (water, sodas and beer).
Business Meeting - 4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
TCU Baseball Game - 4:50 p.m.
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The Lettermen's Board is looking to make this event fun for all ages and family members. Here is the cost breakdown. The meal is all-you-can eat and drink for one low price and includes tickets to the Baseball Game and t-shirt. You don't have to be current in your dues to attend. We want every TCU Letterwinner to enjoy the day.
$10 each for a Lettermen's Association member.
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Living below two little kids (who sounded like quintuplets) when I was a university student gave me a soft spot for people who want to live in relative peace and quiet. So when my landlord sent me an email last month kindly asking me if there was anything I could do about my baby's crying, I wasn't miffed. I was, in fact, apologetic and obliging.
Little to no remedies or solutions for the residents of Abbotsford at the very bottom our city's ladder have been realized or developed. The proposed solutions, the reports, and dialogue regarding the most marginalized continually seems to fall on deaf ears. It is not easy, but it is imperative that real hard actions be taken.


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Veteran reliever Grilli, Pirates agree on 2-year, $6.75 million deal
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The Pirates agreed Monday on a two-year, $6.75 million deal with reliever Jason Grilli, a source said.
He went 2-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 28 games after the Pirates signed him as a free agent July 21, 2011, a day after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. He became the Pirates' main setup man last season and was 1-6 with a 2.91 ERA in 64 games and 58.2 innings. He had two saves and 32 holds, fourth-most in the majors and second-most in the National League.
Grilli, 36, made $1.1 million last season.
After becoming a free agent this offseason, he received similar offers to the one the Pirates made from the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays. The San Francisco Giants also expressed interest, but they didn't offer a multi-year deal.
"... He did great things with us," Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said at the league's winter meetings last week in Nashville, Tenn. "He's a great guy. Our hope is he continues to mentor our young pitchers and continues to strike out hitters for us."
Huntington declined to comment on the signing Monday. Neither Grilli nor his agent returned phone calls to the Tribune-Review.
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MIAMI -- Hornets assistant Michael Malone will meet with Warriors owner Joe Lacob about the team's vacant head coaching position and also will interview for a position on Mike Brown's staff with the Lakers, a person with knowledge of the searches told CBSSports.com Thursday.
The meetings will take place in the next three or four days, the person said.
Malone, who worked for Brown in Cleveland, is high on the former Cavs coach's list of candidates to join his staff in L.A. But Lacob, who is narrowing the field in his search for Keith Smart's replacement, indicated that he wanted to meet with Malone in person before Malone made a decision on joining the Lakers' staff. Barring a head coaching offer, Malone's interview for the position on Brown's staff would be little more than a formality, as Brown is comfortable working with him and is said to want him on the staff.
ABC/ESPN broadcaster Mark Jackson and Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer are the only candidates known to have met with Lacob, who is putting his stamp on the team's coaching search. It is not clear whether Budenholzer wants to leave San Antonio.
Though the Raptors are in the early stages of their search for Jay Triano's replacement, Malone could garner some interest for that position as well. Raptors president Bryan Colangelo is looking for an experienced coach -- not necessarily with head coaching experience -- who can teach defense. Malone is Monty Williams' lead assistant in New Orleans, and he coached both sides of the ball under Brown in Cleveland.
Former Nets coach Lawrence Frank and Mavericks assistant Dwane Casey also are expected to become candidates in Toronto, where a significant reorganization is planned for after July 1 with Colangelo seeking a high-level basketball man to fill the position vacated when Masai Ujiri left for the Nuggets, sources said.
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Malone to meet with Warriors' owner
I'm rooting for Lawrence Frank to get the job because he has had experience as a head coach. But Brian Shaw, Dwane Casey, Michael Malone and Mike Budenholzer are also good candidates. I have not read much about Mark Jackson's experience in coaching. From what I have found thus far he hasn't worked as an assistant under any coach after he quit playing in the NBA. Simply put, the guy is a desk jockey who has no real experience in coaching a team. But these days....what's more important is if "one can talk a great game" and ace the interview....who cares if they have no clue on what to do in day to day duties.


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You are definitely on the right track. The aging of the labor force is driving employers, recruiters and staffing companies to think of creative ways to engage these workers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 20.3 percent of the general population will be 65 or older by 2035. But just be aware that there are risks associated with hiring mature workers, especially retirees.
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There are companies out there with a temporary labor pool consisting of retirees and former employees. For those corporations that have an internal applicant tracking system and database, setting up a retiree program can be relatively easy. But there are caveats to consider. For instance, in some cases, retirees need to wait six months to be eligible to return in a temporary role. In addition, those who receive a pension can only work 1,000 hours per year -- roughly half time. Some retirees come back as "per diem" employees on the company's payroll.
Using a third-party service or staffing firm is another way to proceed. There are staffing agencies that have a network of retirees. Some client companies let their retirees know about the staffing agency's database. It's entirely up to the workers whether they want to sign up. For its part, the staffing agency makes sure that when its clients reengage their own retirees or those from another company, ERISA rules are complied with. In addition, the agency should also ensure that co-employment issues are avoided by taking care of timesheets, payroll and all other administrative details surrounding a contingent worker.
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PennDOT putting more weight limits on bridges
Signs declaring some bridges off-limits to heavy vehicles are going up in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties and around the state, meaning lengthy detours for some trucks carrying heavy loads, the head of PennDOT's Pittsburgh-area district office said on Monday.
"The average driver in a sedan probably won't see a change in their travel because the weight of the car will get across any bridge that remains open. However, that road that they travel might have additional trucks on it that are detoured off of another bridge," said Dan Cessna, executive of PennDOT's District 11, which covers Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties.
"Over time, as trucks are taking longer detours, it's possible they're going to see increased costs because the goods and commodities that are being transported by truck will have a potentially longer travel route, which ultimately the consumer will pay that cost."
PennDOT last month slapped weight restrictions on about 1,000 bridges statewide because lawmakers failed to pass a bill that would have allocated money to fix some of the state's aging infrastructure. Allegheny County has 24 weight-restricted bridges, including the Liberty Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge. Beaver County has five, including the Koppel Bridge, and Lawrence County has 16.
Cessna said the postings have started. He hopes to have them in place by the end of fall. Detours for major weight-restricted bridges will have alternate routes for trucks posted. The detour for the Liberty Bridge will route truckers to the Fort Pitt Bridge; the Elizabeth Bridge detour routes trucks to the Clairton-Glassport Bridge.
Jim Runk, president of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, said he is preparing a letter to Harrisburg lawmakers outlining his industry's concerns.
"We're obviously concerned about knocking a bridge down and we certainly don't want to do that," Runk said. "(With weight restrictions) there could be hours of circuitous routes, increased driver hours — it could cost our industry millions of dollars per year."
The Senate in June passed a $2.5 billion spending plan for roads, bridges and transit needs with a 45-5 vote. The bill would have raised money by lifting a cap on the tax that wholesalers pay for gasoline, which likely would mean higher prices at the pump. The bill included higher driver's license and registration fees. That bill and a House version that would have raised less money for transit stalled in the House.
State Rep. Daryl Met-calfe, R-Cranberry, suspects PennDOT's weight restrictions are a political ploy to get more money from lawmakers. He said PennDOT should prioritize which bridges need to be fixed and rely on some of the $7 billion the state gives the agency.
Cessna denied politics played a role in the decision.
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The Undershepherd: The Black Church Movie Everyone Needs to See!
Hold onto your hats and seats as Russ Parr, nationally syndicated radio show host and movie producer, takes you on a ride through the prevailing ills of the Black Church. Parr, a trusted filmmaker in Black Hollywood, spills the jarring secrets of good vs. evil in the Black Church through this mouth-dropping drama revealing how ministers and church members battle power, money and infidelity.
The lead role, an ambitious, charismatic minister overcome by greed and ego, is played by Isaiah Washington, on fire as minister Lawrence "LC" Case, who uses the pulpit to further his own agenda and ultimately leads people astray. In competition with LC is Roland, LC's best friend, played by Lamman Rucker. Roland struggles to get his own grassroots ministry off the ground and is not as successful as LC.
In this real-world drama, characters LC and Roland struggle to pursue their dreams of becoming the successor of their 80-year-old pastor, Dr. Ezekial Canon, a character role played by actor Bill Cobbs.
See this dynamic, tell-all church thriller at Parr's VIP reception at Copper Canyon and Red Carpet Screening at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in downtown Silver Spring, Md. Tuesday, March 27. Cast members expected to attend the events include: Isaiah Washington, Lamman Rucker, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Clifton Powell, Robinne Lee, and Malinda Williams. Net proceeds from "The Undershepherd" VIP and Red Carpet events will go to the Duke Ellington School for the Performing Arts.
AY: Was there any personal curiosity in your choice to write and produce "The Undershepherd?"
RP: There's a story here, a lot of things that are being ignored (in the Black Church) and no one is being held accountable.
AY: How real are the issues between the good preacher and the bad preacher?
RP: I wanted reality. There are a lot of very successful "bad" people. What I'm trying to do is show the reality of what goes on in the church. We have a lot of secrets in our community, and there are a lot of secrets in those church walls.
AY: What makes this movie so different that it will drive people to the theaters?
RP: The story is enveloped within the church, making it more controversial than it seems. "The Undershepherd" deals with money, power and infidelity. This movie is not an indictment of the Black Church. It's an indictment of man, of who we place on that pedestal sometimes, just an ordinary human being with flaws. You can't let them get to the point where they are so powerful that they think for you.
AY: Does God get the glory in "The Undershepherd"?
RP: Absolutely, the bad guy does not prevail. That is God. Dark comes to light.
AY: What was it like to work with Isaiah Washington?
RP: No disrespect to any actor, however, Isaiah is the most talented actor I've ever worked with. He (Isaiah) was phenomenal and took my script to the next level. No one could have played this role better than Isaiah did.
AY: What is your goal for this film?
RP: I would like to go theatrical and be successful. I wrote the film in 15 days and shot (the film) in LA in 15 days. I am taking more risk with a Black drama than a Black comedy. I'm a radio show host, comedian, and movie producer. I'm not a 1-trick pony.
AY: Who do you expect to support "The Undershepherd?"
RP: This isn't your regular Black Church movie. People that are not that engaged in their church aren't going to like this movie because they won't understand it. However, 85 percent of our audience goes to church. In the original script, Roland didn't exist. I'm not holding the church responsible — this is not the church's fault, this (LC) is a God-created man who uses the pulpit to further his own agenda.
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Tropic Thunder will hit theatres nationwide tomorrow and it's easily one of the most anticipated comedies of the summer.
Unfortunately, not everybody is laughing.
Thunder has drawn its share of controversy from disability groups who are objecting to what they view as the exploitation of people with disabilities to gain laughter.
Members of the Special Olympics, as well as supporters of the organization, staged a protest during the Thunder premiere and are now calling for a boycott.
In a media alert release by the group, the reason given for protesting the premiere was "to demonstrate against the film's use of the inflammatory word 'retard' and the demeaning portrayal of people with intellectual disabilities throughout the movie."
The negative reactions put theatre owners in a situation where protests could be occurring outside and offended patrons may be asking for their money back. Facing this kind of hostility is certainly nothing new to the world of exhibition and it doesn't change the fact that Thunder is most likely going to rank as another box office success in an already very prosperous summer.
Mike Hurley, the owner of two independent theatres in Maine as well as the creator of bigscreenbiz.com, which serves as an online community for exhibitors, respects the complaints being made but doesn't necessarily think that Thunder represents a bigger problem in our society.
"There's obviously nothing funny about making fun of people who are handicapped, whether its physically or mentally. But you know something, the reality is that when I was kid that was normal and I don't think it's normal anymore to do that," said Hurley, "The entire country has come a long way on how we view handicapped people and how they are integrated into the community and how they are treated with respect. Comedy is not always respectful."


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NEW BEDFORD — Craig Green ran the fastest times in the state in both the 100 and the 200 at the State Coaches Invitational at Greater New Bedford Voke High School on Saturday.
Green won the 200 with a time of 21.88 after a blistering qualifying heat in the 100 of 10.85. After a quick turnaround after the finals of the 100, Green placed eighth in 11.5.
Dennis-Yarmouth's Jacob Pawlina placed third in the javelin (180-03) while Arun Rambhadjan finished sixth in the 100. Martha's Vineyard's Jeremy Alley-Tarter was sixth in the 800 (1:59.63) while Patrick Best came in 10th (4:58) in the freshman mile run.
O'NEIL WINS 2-MILE: In the State Coaches Invitational at Somerville, Falmouth's Lauren O'Neil turned in her best time ever to win the 2-mile.
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Barnstable's Amanda Henson place second in the 200 meter dash and teammate Morgan Richard was runner-up in the long jump.
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A couple of Nauset girls came through with good performances at Somerville, especially Coralea Geraniotis. She ran a 5:09 mile to finish third.
Nauset's Marielle McEnaney took 10th in the javelin with a throw of 105 feet.
Also for Falmouth, Lily Josephs finished fifth in the high jump (5-1) while Alexa Johnson had a PB in the long jump (16-9) to place seventh. Sara Buscher also had a PB in the triple jump (32-7) though didn't place in the top eight.
Tori O'Dea set a Dennis-Yarmouth school record in the 400 hurdles, finishing in 68 seconds, good for ninth. Madison Pawlina added a ninth in the 200 with a personal best 26.05.
O'Dea (16.51) and Kayla Ralston (16.32) were 12th and 14th respectively in the 100 hurdles.
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I just bought some linen to make a pair of summer pants. Being summer I definitely don't want to line them but the fabric is so scratchy! I washed it and tossed it in the dryer and is still scratchy...even more I think. I thought I read somewhere to wash it with dishwashing liquid? Will this work? What about fabric softener? Any advise?
I remember an article in Threads about washing fabric using Dawn, but don't know what issue. It wouldn't hurt to wash it again. Fabric softener should work, I think.
I know white vinegar is a great softening agent; I use it on my towels and sheets.
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White vinegar....I may try that. Thanks!
Well, I've washed it four times with vinegar, then fabric softener and I don't notice hardly any difference. It's not stiff but still scratchy. Plan B...I will now sew a lined blazer out of it instead of summer pants.
Sometimes a fabric is just like that from the beginning. I've made dishtowels out of linen that's not right for anything else. Linen makes the most fabulous dishtowels, and now--after years of hard use--the fabric is finally soft!
I haven't tried this but it is recommended to wash denim with a can of coke if you want to soften it. Might be worth one more try?
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I would guess that the linen simply was not ever sufficiently processed during its manufacture. Going from raw flax stalks to garment grade linen involves heavy abuse of this woody little plant. The stalks have to be physically beaten and scraped, as well as sort of rotted in water for a fairly long period of time, and if these steps during production are short changed, the result will be scratchy fabric. It is one of the reasons that some linens require, as has been noted, years of household use before finally becoming soft. Of course, if care is not taken to select long fibers as well, scratchiness will be the result.
Wikipedia has a terrific description of the whole process. I think it is amazing that humans figured it out so long ago.
This is what I was thinking too, Elona, in the back of my mind. Thank you for posting. I've had some really scratchy linen not worth a peanut, and then I've had some awesome stuff. I realized it was all in the processing.
I think it'll be find lined for a little blazer. I've had Burda 7628 for some time now and I may sew the blazer out of this linen. -- Edited on 5/26/12 2:53 PM --
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