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Arbitration agreements have been gradually inserting themselves into all aspects of our lives. Many of our consumer contracts now have arbitration provisions that require you to arbitrate your legal disputes rather than go before a judge or jury. Arbitration requires you to have your case heard by an arbitrator, typically with little opportunity for discovery and usually with very few avenues for appeallate review.
When you first become employed by your employer, many times you receive a very tall packet of documents to sign, sometimes these documents you sign include an arbitration agreement. What this means is that if you are fired or suffer discrimination, in most cases, you will have to have your claims resolved by arbitration rather than in court.
There are some ways to attempt to avoid the enforcment of these employment arbitraiton agreeements, but it is not an easy task. Florida Courts and courts in other jurisdicitons have regularly been enforcing these types of provisions. Take the recent Fourth District Court of Appeal case of AMS Staff Leasing, Inc. v. Robert F. Taylor In the AMS Staff Leasing Case, the Fourth District Court of Appeal looked at whether an employment arbitration agreement was enforceable. While workers compensation matters are typcially not subject to arbitration, a case for wrongful discharge based upon a workers compensation case under Fla. Stat. 440.205 was held to be arbitrable. The Court also evaluated whether the arbitration agreement was unsconcsionable. Courts evalaute arbitration provisions based upon procedural and substantive unsconscionability. Under substantive unconscionability, an employee can argue that an agreement is not enforceable where it does not provide the same remedies available to an employee under federal and state laws. Under procedural unconscionability, the Courts evaluate whether the employee was given a fair opportunity to review the document and understand its contents. In the AMS case, the Court determined that the agreement in question was enforceable.
The bottom line is if you are presented with one of these agrements with your employer, try to have an lawyer review it and advise you of your rights. Even if you did sign one, there are arguments that can be made to avoid their enforcement.
Feel free to call a lawyer to discuss this matter further and Behren Law Firm can discuss these issues with you.
While Federal discrimination laws do not currently protect LGBT employees (although they are protected by many local county ordinances in Florida), The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has taken efforts to ensure that Gay, Bisexual and Transgender persons are protected by the Federal Housing Laws.
"The Obama Administration has viewed the fight for equality on behalf of the LGBT community as a priority and I'm proud that HUD has been a leader in that fight," said Secretary Shaun Donovan. "With this historic rule, the Administration is saying you cannot use taxpayer dollars to prevent Americans from choosing where they want live on the basis sexual orientation or gender identity – ensuring that HUD's housing programs are open, not to some, not to most, but to all."
The new regulations, published as final in the Federal Register next week, will go into effect 30 after the rule is published.
The final rule, published as Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs – Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity, makes the following provisions:
Requires owners and operators of HUD-assisted housing, or housing whose financing is insured by HUD, to make housing available without regard to the sexual orientation or gender identity of an applicant for, or occupant of, the dwelling, whether renter- or owner-occupied. HUD will institute this policy in its rental assistance and homeownership programs, which include the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance programs, community development programs, and public and assisted housing programs.
Prohibits lenders from using sexual orientation or gender identity as a basis to determine a borrower's eligibility for FHA-insured mortgage financing. FHA's current regulations provide that a mortgage lender's determination of the adequacy of a borrower's income "shall be made in a uniform manner without regard to" specified prohibited grounds. The rule will add actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender identity to the prohibited grounds to ensure FHA-approved lenders do not deny or otherwise alter the terms of mortgages on the basis of irrelevant criteria.
Clarifies that all otherwise eligible families, regardless of marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, will have the opportunity to participate in HUD programs. In the majority of HUD's rental and homeownership programs the term "family" already has a broad scope, and includes a single person and families with or without children. HUD's rule clarifies that otherwise eligible families may not be excluded because one or more members of the family may be an LGBT individual, have an LGBT relationship, or be perceived to be such an individual or in such relationship.
Prohibits owners and operators of HUD-assisted housing or housing insured by HUD from asking about an applicant or occupant's sexual orientation and gender identity for the purpose of determining eligibility or otherwise making housing available. In response to comments on the proposed rule, HUD has clarified this final rule to state that this provision does not prohibit voluntary and anonymous reporting of sexual orientation or gender identity pursuant to state, local, or federal data collection requirements.
If you believe you have been the subject of LGBT discrimination in the workplace or in housing, feel free to call Scott Behren and the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation
A consent decree agreement entered Thursday in federal court resolves a disability discrimination lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) last year on behalf of former employee Charles Goods, and discrimination claims filed by Goods.
The EEOC took up the Greeneville resident's case against the retailing giant, claiming in a lawsuit filed in October 2010 that Wal-Mart violated federal law when it fired longtime employee Goods because of a cancer-related disability, and retaliated against him for complaining about the discrimination.
The orders in the decree signed by U.S. District Court Judge J. Ronnie Greer include a provision that Wal-Mart pay $275,000 in full settlement of the claims, including $110,000 in back pay with interest and $165,000 for compensatory damages to Goods.
Back wages are for the years 2009 and 2010.
Wal-Mart was also ordered to conduct anti-disability discrimination training for management and take steps to prevent "further failing to provide reasonable accommodation" to employees with disabilities.
EEOC filed the lawsuit under provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the subsequent ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), and the Civil Rights Act of 1991.
Goods was hired by Walmart in January 1997 and worked as a forklift operator at the Distribution Center for more than 12 years. In 2005, according to the EEOC civil complaint, he underwent surgery for thyroid cancer.
The surgery severed several nerves and left Goods with limited feeling or strength in his right arm. He remained "a qualified individual with a disability," the complaint said.
In November 2008, Goods' supervisor asked him to relieve an employee in the shipping department for a 20-minute break. Goods replied that he could not perform the work because he couldn't do the manual lifting required there.
He was asked to complete a request for reasonable accommodation, court documents said.
The EEOC complaint demanding a jury trial said that Goods requested reasonable accommodation to continue working in the section of the Distribution Center where he operated a fork lift, adding that he was employed successfully for 12 years, including the three years following his cancer surgery.
Wal-Mart claimed an essential function of Goods' job "was manual lifting," the EEOC complaint stated. Goods' doctor advised Wal-Mart that he could not perform manual lifting.
"In practice, [Wal-Mart] did not require Goods to do any significant manual lifting in order to successfully perform his job," said the complaint, which claimed the company denied Goods' requests for reasonable accommodation, asserting that he could not perform essential job functions.
"[Wal-Mart] did not enter into the interactive process to accommodate Mr. Goods' disability," the complaint stated, instead placing him on leave "and subsequently discharging him because of his disability."
Goods was placed on a 90-day leave on Dec. 18, 2008, in response to his request for an accommodation, and denied an appeal before he was advised that "it was his responsibility to find another position that did not have a written requirement of manual lifting."
He filed a charge of discrimination on May 18, 2009, and was terminated by Wal-Mart on July 16, 2009, "in retaliation for his continuing to request a reasonable accommodation for his disability," the EEOC complaint stated.
If you believe you have suffered discrimination or job termination due to a disability, feel free to call Scott Behren and the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation.
Is having a second job at Hooters in order to pay your bills and support your children enough to terminate your employment? Is there a claim for gender or familial status discrimination where a single mother holds this type of job to support her kids? Thess issues are starting to be addressed in the Ft. Myers area in the case of Nicole Zivich.
A high school cheerleader coach in southwest Florida says she was fired because a parent complained about her part-time job at a Hooters restaurant. The 24-year-old Nicole Zivich was fired from Estero High School Nov. 21. Zivich told the Lee County School Board this week that a parent of one of the cheerleaders had sent a flurry of emails complaining about her second job at the popular chicken wing restaurant where waitresses wear tight-fitting uniforms.
Citing a privacy policy regarding personnel issues, the school district has not given a reason for her termination. But school superintendent Joseph Burke said it had nothing to do with her employment at Hooters. She was working under contract as the school's varsity cheerleading coach.
This matter has created lots of noise for the local school board who has been asked to reconsider its decision. Will keep you posted on how things turn out.
If you believe you have been the subject of sexual harassment or gender discrimination, feel free to contact Scott Behren and the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation.
Terminated Man Wins 1.2 Million Dollar Verdict Against Wyoming Machinery Co. for Americans with Disabilities Act Violations
It is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act to terminate or refuse to consider an employee for a position based upon their disability or based upon a perceived disability. Robert Bush recovered a large jury verdict where his employer treated him differently based upon his heart condition.
A federal jury has awarded a Gillette man $1.2 million in damages in his wrongful termination lawsuit against a heavy-equipment dealer.
The jury found last week that Casper-based Wyoming Machinery Co. violated the Americans with Disabilities Act in terminating Robert G. Bush after he underwent open-heart surgery.
According to a pretrial memorandum filed on behalf of Bush, he began employment with Wyoming Machinery on Sept. 1, 1999, as a tube technician and later as a mechanic working on heavy equipment, including haul trucks at coal mines in Campbell County.
Bush underwent open-heart surgery in October 2006 and was told by his physician not to work for six months and to work only "light duty" when he returned to his job.
The company considered Bush disabled and placed him on long-term disability, according to court records.
Bush returned to work in April 2007 as a heavy-equipment mechanic. But, on the second day back on the job, he suffered what he characterized as a mild heart attack, and he returned to long-term disability.
In August 2007, Bush was contacted about a site coordinator position open at the North Antelope mine. He was 51 years old at the time. He didn't get that position and wasn't notified about an opening at another mine that went to a younger, less-qualified employee, the court records said.
Bush was qualified and physically able to handle the site coordinator position, according to the lawsuit.
The company contended the person who got the job had better computer skills than Bush.
Bush was terminated July 15, 2008, based on company policy that an employee cannot be absent from work for more than six months. He had been absent from work for about 21 months with the exception of two days he worked in April 2007, company attorneys wrote.
Wyoming Machinery Co. also said Bush did not suffer a mild attack after he returned to work but had only a muscle problem. And it argued that Bush's physician never told him that he needed to take time off work to recuperate. The company paid Bush $19,000 in disability benefits before he was terminated.
If you believe you have been the subject of discrimination based upon a disability, feel free to consult with Scott M. Behren and the Behren Law Firm to learn your legal rights.
Even international law firm Sidley Austin Brown and Wood feels it does not have to comply with age discrimination laws.
The Behren Law Firm an employment litigation firm dedicated to representing employees in the workplace.
The case involved an international law firm who allegedly forced 31 former partners out of their ranks of partnership because of their ages. Although the law firm says it did not force the 31 lawyers out of their firm because of their age, they nonetheless settled out of court and the settlement was approved by a federal judge.
The law firm of Sidley, Austin, Brown and Wood allegedly forced out the plaintiffs in this case under a 1999 firm reorganization. The settlement would mean each former employee would receive roughly $860,000 to $1,835,510, depending on their status at the time they were forced out of the firm. It would also stop the law firm from retiring, reducing, expelling, terminating, or reducing the compensation of the partners and changing the status of partnerships based on age. The firm may also not create or continue to have any formal or informal type of policy that mandates partners retire at a certain age, nor may they have a policy in place that the firm may grant permission for a partner to continue to practice after they have reached a certain age.
In this instance, the EEOC brought suit against the law firm under the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which prohibits age discrimination for those more than 40-years-old.
While it has to be said that the international law firm did have a novel defense, it did not stop the courts from deciding for the plaintiffs. The defense was that partners in a law firm are not considered to be employees under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act.
If you believe you have been the subject of age discrimination, feel free to contact Scott M. Behren and the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation.
In many instances these days, employees are forced under threat of termination, to sign non-compete agreements. In many cases, even if signed, they may never be enforceable if the employee elected to go to another company. Make sure and have an employment law attorney check out your non-compete and advise you on your rights since non-compete laws vary greatly from state to state.
In the event, though, that you are a high-level employee, which access to confidential information, your former employer will probably seek to enforce the non-compete agreement. As is the case with Martin Collins and Ford Motor Company.
Ford Motor Co. is suing Martin E. Collins, a former executive it says is violating a non-compete agreement. Ford hired Collins as general sales manager for Ford and Lincoln in March; he began work May 2 at Ford's world headquarters in Dearborn. Collins managed the entire dealer distribution network for Ford and Lincoln, and provided "ongoing feedback to senior Ford management regarding sales performance, sales trends and progress toward program and budget goals," according to the lawsuit filed Thursday in Wayne Circuit Court and since moved to U.S. District Court in Detroit.
Ford claims Collins agreed to a confidential information/non-compete agreement prohibiting him from working for a competitor for two years. Collins told Ford he had acquired no confidential information during his tenure at the company.
If you are given a non-compete to sign or have questions about one after resignation or termination, feel free to contact Scott M. Behren and the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation.
As we have blogged on many occasions, discrimination against an employee based upon a disability whether in the hiring process or during performance of the job, is generally illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Apparently the Federal Transportation Services Administration was so busy perfecting their pat down searches that they forgot these laws apply to them.
Air force veteran Michael Lamarre applied for a transportation security officer position with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2008. As part of the interview process for the position, Lamarre had to undergo a medical screening. It was during this screening that he disclosed his HIV status.
Despite receiving a letter from his physician that stated Lamarre "is capable of meeting the [TSO] job requirements safely, efficiently and effectively with respect to [her] medical specialty and this candidate's medical condition and/or diagnosis," the TSA notified Lamarre in 2009 his HIV status resulted in medical disqualification. Represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, Lamarre fought the decision, claiming discrimination.
In September 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a law that protects the rights of the disabled, was amended to explicitly cover HIV-positive individuals.
If an employee's HIV symptoms or medications are interfering with the job requirements, the ADA allows for the employee to request what is known as a reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a reasonable change in the work environment or the way a job is performed that allows the disabled person to fill the position.
There are also statutes in many states that prohibit discrimination based upon being HIV positive.
If you believe you have been discriminated against based upon HIV or some other disability, feel free to speak with Scott Behren or the Behren Law Firm for a free consultation.
A refusal to accomodate pregnancy required lifting restrictions or termination in response to pregnancy complications, may be the basis for a discrimination claim under state laws and the Federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
An African-American pregnant nurse has filed a lawsuit against her employer claiming she lost her job after provided her employer with a doctor's note stating that she could not lift more than 50 pounds.
Claiming violations of her civil rights and violation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Jackie Lewis filed suit against Senior Living Properties, doing business as Overton Healthcare Center, on Oct. 25 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
Lewis was employed by Overton Healthcare Center in Overton since September 2004 as a certified nursing assistant.
On Aug. 15, she informed her employer of her pregnancy, according to the lawsuit. Lewis states she had been to the hospital that day and could not report for work. She also missed work on Sept. 1 due to complications of her pregnancy, but claims she submitted the proper excuse from her doctor.
Ten days later, she was reassigned to a position which would require lifting on her part.
As a result, she submitted a note from her doctor limiting her lifting to no more than 50 pounds. The next day, Lewis' employment was terminated, according to the lawsuit.
The plaintiff is seeking damages for lost wages, insurance benefits, emotional pain and suffering, inconvenience, mental pain and anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, punitive damages, emotional distress, embarrassment, disappointment, indignation, shame, despair,
If you believe you have been the subject of pregnancy discrimination, file a charge with the EEOC or go to an employment law attorney that handles these types of matters such as Scott Behren and the Behren Law Firm.
Sexual harassment in the workplace must be quickly addressed by employees and employers in all cases. However, it is even more important to address where minor employees are involved. In at least one case, the managers of a Dairy Queen did not address the harassment quick enough.
The guardian of a 17-year-old minor has filed a lawsuit against Dairy Queen, claiming the fast food restaurant allowed the teen to be sexually harassed by a co-worker.
Kathryn McCauley, as guardian and next friend of a minor, filed suit against Food Service Holdings Ltd., doing business as Dairy Queen, on Oct. 17 in the Eastern District of Texas, Lufkin Division.
The 17 year old was employed by Dairy Queen in Huntington in June 2010, where she was subjected to discrimination on the basis of her sex, including sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting such harassment, the suit claims.
According to court records, the minor was subjected to a hostile work environment by a co-employee and was told the co-worker would be fired after his 30-day probationary period.
However, McCauley claims that when the probationary period was over, the co-worker was not fired. Instead, the minor was not properly placed on the schedule and given very few hours. The teenager was terminated on Oct. 3, 2010, allegedly for failing to show up to work.
The teen maintains that she was informed that she was not scheduled to work on the date in question and she was really terminated for reporting the sexual harassment.
If you believe you or one of your children has been the subject of sexual harassment in the workplace, speak to an attorney experienced with sexual harassment suits such as Scott Behren and the Behren Law Firm.


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Virgin Samoa Set to Soar into Bright Future07/12/2011
The Government of Samoa and joint venture partner, Virgin Australia group of airlines, today unveiled a new brand and livery for the country's national airline – Virgin Samoa.
The Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, Prime Minister of Samoa, said: "Our vision when entering our Polynesian Blue joint venture in 2005 was to create a national airline that would be financially strong and that would provide growth opportunities and financial stability for our country. We have achieved these goals."
"Today our vision is to bring a new level of service and style to our guests as we partner in the evolution of Virgin Australia. This name and branding provides a new level of professionalism for our national airline; a new style; of which the people of Samoa can be proud."
Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Samoa (formerly Polynesian Blue), Mark Pitt, said the new brand and aircraft livery delivers a fresh, contemporary and sophisticated look, consistent with its partner Virgin Australia but with a uniquely Samoan flavour; featuring elements such as a palm tree motif on the fuselage; the words "airline of Samoa" under the window line near the front doors; and a specially designed tatau pattern on the engines.
"Samoan master tattooist, Tuifa'asisina Tulouena Sua, originally developed this unique design to represent the coming together of Polynesian Airlines and Virgin Australia to form Polynesian Blue. As we now move into an even brighter future together as Virgin Samoa we felt it important to include a respectful reference to our culture and our past," Mr Pitt said.
"I am confident our new brand, working with the strength of our airline partners, will significantly raise our profile with travellers all over the world; and that over time this will contribute to growth in passenger volume. The significance of this change cannot be understated in terms of the lift it will give to the airline's future."
"More importantly, the new Virgin Samoa name and aircraft livery will increase the airline's visibility in the eyes of local Samoans and those living abroad, as Samoa's national flag carrier."
Virgin Samoa's aircraft, named Tapu'itea, will enter into service in its new livery and with an upgraded interior the first quarter of the 2012 calendar year.
The launch of the Virgin Samoa brand comes at the same time as the airlines formerly known as Pacific Blue and V Australia adopt the Virgin Australia brand; merging what was three separate airline brands into a single consistent identity as Virgin Australia.
Further information on Virgin Samoa's flights and fares is available at: http://www.virginsamoa.com

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Keith Dean Winn will celebrate his 90th birthday on Dec. 2. Keith is married to Elizabeth Winn.
The family will celebrate his birthday on Friday at a family dinner. Keith and Beth have nine children, seven of which live in Ferron. They are: Kathy Jenkins, Larry Winn, Melody Weber, Heidi Bowden, Sherry Worwood, Travis Winn, Kash Winn, Cody Winn, and the late Keith Winn Jr. Cody lives in Agua Prieta, Mexico. The couple has 45 grandchildren and 77 great-grandchildren. Keith and Beth reside on their farm in Molen.


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Lloyd C. Fahr, 81 of Clarkston, Mich., died Sunday, April 13, 2014.
Lloyd retired from Pontiac Motor after 28 years of service. He enjoyed gambling, fishing and traveling.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Donna; children, Vicki Robertson, Stan (Dawn) Fahr, Steve Fahr, Barry Fahr, Tracy (Robert) Vostinar and Greg (Cheri) Fahr; 14 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services are 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home in Clarkston, Mich. Friends visited 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be at Ottawa Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or Mercy Hospice.
An online guestbook is at www.wintfuneralhome.com.
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Best Outdoor Eating
MITCHELL'S ON THE RIVER, Rocky Hill
There's no denying the summery pleasure of cheap eats at a breezy seafood shack. A mere stone's throw from the Connecticut River, this seasonal al fresco joint hosts a laid-back crowd, noshing on fried fish, burgers, and ice cream at picnic tables overlooking the historic Glastonbury/Rocky Hill ferry launch. 273 Meadow Road. 860-529-3332
Best Pierogi
CRACOVIA, New Britain
Looking for Polish home cooking? In a city with a rich Eastern European heritage, this is the real deal: kielbasa, blintzes, and pierogi stuffed with potatoes and cheese; Lomza, Okacim, and other Polish beers are all here, too. 60 Broad St. 860-223-4443
Best Hidden Nature Preserve
STEEP ROCK RESERVATION, Washington
Follow the moderately strenuous Steep Rock Loop to the summit for a glimpse of what locals call the Clam Shell, a dramatic oxbow in the Shepaug River. Parking: River Road (off Route 47). 860-868-9131; steeprockassoc.org
Best Double Feature
PLEASANT VALLEY DRIVE-IN, Barkhamsted
First-run movies are featured at one of the last remaining drive-in theaters in the Nutmeg State. The 1950s-style concession stand is a nostalgic nod to the era when watching movies under the stars was as American a pastime as baseball. 47 River Road (off Route 181). 860-379-6102; pleasantvalleydriveinmovies.com
Best Rookie Paddle
THE BANTAM RIVER, Litchfield
Paddlers love this quietly meandering river and its resident beavers, herons, and songbirds. The lazy stretches of flat water, which spill into the state's largest natural lake, are gentle enough for a novice. Boat launch: White's Woods Road. 860-567-0857; whitememorialcc.org
Best Place To Go Nowhere
QUINTESSENTIAL GARDENS AT FORT HILL FARMS, Thompson
The land here has been farmed for more than 300 years. Pick organic blueberries, wander through more than 70 display gardens, or take a class in medicinal herbs. But the highlight is a trio of soul-soothing labyrinths created with more than 1,500 lavender plants. 260 Quaddick Road. 860-923-3439; pickyourownlavender.com
Best Treats
SWEET MARIA'S, Waterbury
The best-loved spot in the city for traditional and delicious Italian confections. The chocolate almond macaroons are worth a drive. 159 Manor Ave. 203-755-3804; sweet-marias.com
Best Simple Pleasure
CHESTER/HADLYME FERRY, Chester
A ferry service has been shuttling passengers back and forth on this pretty stretch of the lower Connecticut River since 1769. Today, the Selden III carries a handful of cars and bicycles on the five-minute journey (cars $3, bikes $1), with views of Gillette Castle and the emerald hills known locally as the Seven Sisters. 148 Ferry Road (off Route 148). 860-443-3856; ct.gov/dot
Best Farmstand
WHIPPOORWILL FARM, Lakeville
Blink and you'll miss the whimsical sign at Allen and Robin Cockerline's tidy farmstand. Here you'll find a selection of cuts of grass-fed beef plus naturally raised pork and chicken, as well as raw honey, fresh eggs, and organic produce. 189 Salmon Kill Road. 860-435-2089; whippoorwillfarmct.com


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Did You Know? Countdown to Labor Day (09/04)
Did You Know?
Facts, Figures & Folklore
About Labor Day (US)
Sept 04 : 02 days to Labor Day
Did you know that the first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882?
Festivities included a picnic in New York City hosted by the Central Labor Union.
Did you know that there is an historical debate over when the concept of Labor Day began?
The Labor Department maintains that the idea was introduced by Peter J. McGuire, the general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.
Other historians maintain that a machinist named Matthew Maguire, who was the secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York, suggested the holiday in 1882.
Labor Day in America is a day to remember and pay tribute to the contributions made by the country's workers and laborers. Join us as we present a new "Did You Know?" fact each day as we countdown to Labor Day in the US!
Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday September 06, 2010.
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Experience - and common sense - tells us that the better birds are cared for, the better the quality and flavour of the chicken they produce. All of our chicken comes from a group of carefully selected British farmers and suppliers who have worked with us for several years. They understand and share our values and our commitment to rearing our birds to the highest standards of quality and animal welfare.
Please remember not to wash raw chicken as the splashing water can spread campylobacter. Cooking your chicken thoroughly kills this bacteria.
Waitrose stocks a wide selection of quality fresh British chicken: choose from essential Waitrose chicken, free range chicken, free range corn-fed chicken, organic free range chicken and our regional Leckford, Dorset and Wiltshire free range birds.
Essential Waitrose British chicken
Chicken in the "Essential Waitrose" range is produced by farmers who have worked exclusively for Waitrose for several years. They understand the importance of quality standards in producing succulent chicken. They also feel as passionately as we do about standards of animal welfare. Birds are fed a diet enriched with maize which gives excellent eating quality, and are reared in purpose-built houses with large windows down each side to allow the natural light to stream in. They also have straw bales to play with to keep them fit and active.
The hens have 20 per cent more space than the industry standard, giving our birds the room they need to move freely. These standards meet the RSPCA's recommendations for stocking density and have the support of other key organisations such asCompassion In World Farming (CIWF) (this link opens a new window).
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Our free range birds have unrestricted access to pasture during the day where they can forage and range. Chickens are descended from jungle fowl that naturally live in the undergrowth so we provide cover and shelters to make them feel protected and secure. At night they return to their houses for protection against predators. Free range birds are reared for longer, and the combination of the outdoor life and a balanced diet all help to ensure succulence and flavour, and a firmer texture. To learn more see the video on this page.
Free range corn-fed British chicken
This delicious and richly flavoured bird has a characteristically golden colour to the flesh, which comes from its maize based diet. The hens are reared in the same way as our other free range birds.
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These birds are reared exclusively for Waitrose on our own Waitrose Farm on the Leckford Estate, where the high standard of free-range poultry husbandry ensures excellent quality and healthier, happier birds.
Owned by Waitrose for over 75 years, Leckford Estate is a 4,000 acre working farm spread around the banks of the River Test in the Hampshire countryside, and provides a rich variety of top-quality produce sold only in Waitrose stores.
The birds are from a naturally slow-maturing breed and are reared in a way that respects and encourages their natural instincts and behaviour as well as producing chicken that is tender, juicy and full of flavour.
Flocks are allowed to roam freely in their own dedicated open fields planted with trees and shrubs, with the space to scratch and forage at will, and perches both inside and out to explore and to roost on.
Leckford Estate is a member of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) which aims to combine the best of traditional and modern farming methods and ensure that they work in harmony with the environment.
Our regional Wiltshire and Dorset birds are reared in a similar way at East Clyffe Farm and Roosters Farm.
Organic free range British chicken
Waitrose organic chickens are reared from a slower growing breed, free to roam in organic pastures and fed an organic cereal-based diet. At night the birds return to their houses as a precaution against predators. The organic farms are regularly and independently audited by Organic Farmers and Growers.
How should Waitrose chicken be cooked?
Whilst all our chicken is protected from Salmonella it is good practice to follow Food Standards Agency guidelines and cook all chicken thoroughly until the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. To prepare chicken, before cooking, remove all packaging. Wash all work surfaces, cutting boards, utensils and hands thoroughly after touching raw meat. Do not reheat cooked chicken once cooled.
Enjoying chicken safely
Chicken is the most widely eaten meat in this country because it offers great value as well as being delicious and versatile. However, if handled without good kitchen hygiene or proper cooking, it can cause food poisoning. This is why you'll see detailed on pack instructions pointing out that you shouldn't wash raw chicken and should always cook it until the juices from the meat run clear.
Campylobacter is an organism sometimes occurring on raw chicken that can make you ill. It is destroyed by thorough cooking while good kitchen hygiene, such as not washing raw poultry – whether whole birds or pieces - avoids spreading the bacteria around kitchen surfaces. Campylobacter is the focus of a Food Standards Agency campaign that Waitrose is proud to support.
Waitrose 'end to end' Campylobacter Action Plan
Waitrose takes its commitment to reducing campylobacter very seriously and is a long-term supporter of the Food Standards Agency's (FSA) efforts to eradicate the organism from the poultry supply chain.
We continue to only source our chicken from carefully chosen UK family farms we know and trust and we're working hard to ensure that the poultry they supply are raised in the very best welfare conditions at low stocking densities.
In partnership with our processor, we are engaged in research to reduce Campylobacter from end to end in our supply chain – from farm to kitchen.
The Waitrose 'end to end' Campylobacter Action Plan
On farm - Our work on farm is focused on those areas we believe will have a significant impact on campylobacter levels. Specifically:
Enhanced Biosecurity:
We have installed an industry-leading 'double barrier' enhanced bio-secure system in 100% of indoor poultry supply farms – we are the only retailer to have done this. Our own on farm research indicates that enhanced biosecurity is effective in limiting the spread of campylobacter.
Further to this, we have trained all our farmers and catching teams in biosecurity measures and installed communication boards in all our poultry houses, further enforcing communication and industry-leading Bio-Security practices. All farms are audited at every crop cycle by a central audit team to monitor compliance. This work is complete and is monitored through regular audits.
Days between 'thin' and 'clear':
Through on farm testing we have found that increasing the number of days between 'thin' (when a number of larger birds are removed from the flock) and 'clear' (when the whole flock is taken from the poultry house for processing) increases campylobacter levels. Initial findings on our farms indicate that there is an optimum period of time between these two operations. Based on these findings we are working closely with our supplier to investigate the best way to reach the optimum period. We are trialling this in flocks of different sizes. If significant improvement is found, this will be adopted across the supply base. This is a 12-week trial to monitor data and outcomes. If significant improvement is noted it will be adopted across the estate.
Farm and Shed Infrastructure:
Our studies indicate that there are lower levels of campylobacter in fan ventilated, steel-framed houses that are less than 15 years old. More than 70% of our supplying farms have houses that are less than 10 years old. Further to this all our new supply farms comply with our 'farms of the future' standards in terms of build type, drinkers, heating systems, farm access management, data capture, litter management and bird welfare standards. This work is complete and reviewed quarterly.
Our farmers and their teams receive regular training to ensure they operate to the very highest hygiene standards. Hygiene best-practice information boards have been put in place at all our supplying farms. This training is on-going and constantly reviewed.
Alternative Heating Sources:
There is some evidence to suggest that drier heating systems such as indirect heating sources / hot water heating systems can reduce the prevalence of campylobacter. However, research in his area is still at an early stage and we are using global benchmarking and on-going data analysis to determine the impact this could have. Biomass and indirect heating systems have been installed in 50% of our supply farms with continued investment in this area planned for 2015. Biomass installation will be completed across the estate by the end of 2015.
Benchmarking learning: We are working with researchers from the UK and internationally to share best practice in areas that we believe will bring significant benefit including improved management of water drinkers on farm and improved management of the environment in our chicken houses. This work is reviewed quarterly.
At the processor – the way birds are processed could have an impact on levels of campylobacter. We have focused on the following areas because we believe they offer the most significant benefit:
Optimising Procedures:
Our supply facilities operate to the highest hygiene standards and have optimised procedures including lairage, module crate washing and inside/outside washer efficacy. This work is complete and reviewed quarterly.
Neck flap removal:
We are removing the neck flap from processed birds as our research suggests that this is an area where campylobacter may become concentrated. The machine to do this work is installed at our factory and the process is underway. We will continue to monitor results and improve the process.
Packing Line Segregation:
Process flow changes have been implemented in the packing areas of all our supply factories to segregate unsealed and sealed packs. This minimises the possibility of campylobacter being transferred to the outside of packs. This work is complete and reviewed quarterly.
Rapid Surface Chilling and other in-line interventions:
This is a new technology – one of several we are experimenting with – that can be installed 'in-line' at the processing plant and is thought to reduce campylobacter levels before birds are packed. Rapid surface chilling uses Nitrogen gas to chill birds to a temperature that reduces the load of Campylobacter present on the bird.
This technology is as yet untested in a commercial environment however offline trials suggest that this technology could produce a meaningful reduction. Commercial trial design is underway, as the engineering challenges are significant. A trial is anticipated in late summer 2015.
We have a range of oven ready birds sold in a 'ready to roast bag' which are ideal for customers who would rather not handle raw chicken – we were pioneers of this approach. We are trialling other packaging options. Roast in the bag birds are available now while other packaging options are being trialled through April 2015.
Work with customers – we know that the way raw chicken is handled and cooked at home is key to food safety and that is why we have worked hard to inform customers of the importance of proper awareness in the kitchen:
Communication: We have communicated the safe handling of chicken message in-store, on pack and through our marketing channels including Channel 4's Weekend Kitchen with Waitrose programme; Waitrose Weekend and Kitchen publications, on our website and across social media. This work is ongoing.
Work with industry – We play an active role in industry-wide research on campylobacter:
In-house workshops:
We have run our own in-house campylobacter workshops with Professor Chris Elliot - a leading expert on food safety – and representatives from the FSA. We will continue to work with leading experts and our suppliers to continually improve our approach to tackling campylobacter.
Members of our in house teams have sat on the FSA's Joint Working Group on Campylobacter since it was established and will sit on the new Acting on Campylobacter Together Board (ACT) in the future. This work is on-going as required.
We believe that our extensive action plan gives us the best chance of tackling campylobacter from 'end to end' from farm to kitchen.


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Can Randy Carlyle become a smarter coach?
Ryan Fancey
June 12 2013 11:03AM
Something I've been pondering for a while, or at least for the few minutes it took me to get ready for work this morning, is whether Randy Carlyle can return to the Leafs in the fall as a better coach than he was this past season.
The whole Carlyle debate has been dug up a little more again with the recent departure of Marlies' coach Dallas Eakins to the Edmonton Oilers.
I know there's a group of fans and analysts out there that think if the Leafs get results, then Carlyle must be doing everything right. In this past season, results meant the team getting in to the playoffs for the first time in a decade. I don't want to get too far in to that argument again, so I'll just leave it there. But I just wanted to point out that I know these people exist.
Maybe in the past I was strictly a results-driven person as well. Perhaps in some aspects of my professional or personal life, I still am. But for the most part I think about things in terms of the process, and continuous improvement. I'd like to think sports teams apply the same type of thinking to all areas of their organization as well. I mean, of course they do, right?
If you think of the Leafs' season as a project, then surely at season's end they should carry out some sort of "lessons learned" analysis and re-jig for next year with a slightly different approach to certain areas. Whether that area is coaching, their handling of prospects, scouting, whatever, they should always be looking for ways to improve.
Like many, I think the influence of coaching is a bit overblown. However, if you can't ice the best lineup possible due to an old-school way of thinking, there's definitely cause for some concern.
I guess what I'm interested to see is whether or not Carlyle can identify mistakes he made this past season and learn from them. Other coaches have done so in the past, and the first thing that comes to my mind is this piece on Ken Hitchcock.
If Carlyle can't smarten up, then I guess it's up to Nonis to go through this process with him. If Nonis doesn't see any problems or mistakes with the way the Leafs roster was handled under Carlyle, then that's a bigger problem. I have a feeling Nonis may be on the same page with Carlyle in terms of icing a lineup with a wasted fourth line and "tough" blueline, and that scares me.
A handful of games is not really what you want to draw any conclusions from, but when the Leafs were forced in to a lineup that included Jake Gardiner and didn't include two lead-footed fighters during the playoffs, I'd consider that somewhat of a lesson learned. If Carlyle doesn't see it the same way, then I doubt he'll change his ways next season. There's an old saying, which I believe goes back to biblical times, and it says "a shit leopard can't change his spots."
For Hitchcock, it likely wasn't until he was unemployed that he really started to look at ways to improve his coaching style. I'm sure that's the same for a number of coaches when they get the hook.
Carlyle shouldn't have to get fired to see that some of his moves are mind-boggling. What I'd like to see next season is some noticeable improvements in the way Carlyle assembles his lineup, along with some more flow to the Leafs' game. I know the team is fast, but a lot of times they look like a team that's being overcoached and their moving the puck is hesitant and a bit sloppy. I suppose all teams show this sometimes, but if you look like a team like the Blues or Senators, they seem to be a bit more "in tune" with each other on the ice. I think the Leafs could improve in that area.
Of course, as mentioned above, a lot of this still falls on Nonis. With Colton Orr and Frazer McLaren free agents (McLaren is restricted), if Nonis decides to bring them back or replace them with two more players that have trouble getting up and down the ice, we'll know that this isn't just a Carlyle issue. It's a Leafs issue.
After a real offseason not overshadowed by a pending lockout, and full 82 game season, I'm sure we'll get a better idea of each of Nonis and Carlyle's philosophies. If the percentages start to swing back against the Leafs in terms of shooting and goaltending, that may be a painful process to watch. Let's hope that between Carlyle and Nonis, they can figure out a way to push the puck in the right direction a little more next season.
I really hope they aren't down on Jake Gardiner. He only played after much kicking and screaming by Coach. Unless we get back one humdinger of a player I don't want him traded. I also don't want Reilly going back to Moosejaw. He can't learn a thing down there next year unless he's traded to a contender, he's already mastered that league, and no AHL option, they should carry him for this next year and see what they got. If he plays back in junior he won't learn much he doesn't already know, keep him with the Leafs, and loan him out to Hockey Canada for World Junior Champs. Because of his knee, he had to go back last year, not this year. If they do something like trade Jake,maybe in a package for Edmonton's 7th or higher if he can be creative. Tb is up against the cap, what if we swapped picks and traded for Vinnie for their 3rd, and pick up Barkov ( I Know, I wouldn't do it if I were TB) They will have to do something about their cap though, maybe we can get Aulie back. I don't agree he got a long enough look here. I am more realistically suggesting that Holtzer will be traded to Edmonton to be their 6-7-8 D-man. There is room for him there and he played a lot for Dallas, I don't think the Leafs plan to use him at the ACC.
I'm surprised people miss the politics in hockey. There is no way that Nonis can fire Carlyle after he was coach of a the first leaf team to make the playoffs in nearly a decade. And after he had a strong showing in the playoffs. If you bring in a new coach that ices the line up you want and they struggle the team struggles then who gets the blame Nonis for recommending an ineffective coach or the coach themselves? This is career suicide for Nonis. Replacing Carlyle is like people who want to trade Kessel - it doesn't pass the logic test.
And even if someone believed in advanced stats and regression, why not make the argument that we should trade Kadri and Lupul the two luckiest PDO leaf players and while we are at lets get rid of some of our terrible corsi players mclemment and phaneuf. Getting ride of the "worse" players will surely improve the team. And we seem to forget that Carlyle is the coach that put these players in tough situations (Phaneuf, Grabbo, Mclemment as a shutdown roles) and sheltered Kadri and Lupul who benefitted by scoring goals.
The other part that is not completely though out is that players like Fraser, Holzer, Orr who also benefit from PDO and have low Corsi play so little that changing them will have minimal impact on Fenwick or PDO assuming they are replaced with NHL/AHL tweener talent. The 2011 version of the leafs coached by Wilson they had worse PDO and poor Fenwick and minimal face punching.
Sure I can offer my opinion on the merits of grit vs skilled guys, but the question we need to answer is what drives Fenwick? Would another puck moving dman or elite center improve the transition. Would a shutdown defender to free up Phaneuf be the better solution? These are the question that need to be discussed and understood before we broach the idea of firing Carlyle because he ices facepunchers who play 5 minutes and that is the BIG reason the leafs suck.
June 13 2013, 09:30AM
The five minutes played by the goons matter more than you think. These are the most sheltered minutes of the game - the minutes that other teams give to talented players to try and dominate the opposition for scoring chances. What would Grabovski's Corsi look like if you gave him two extra easy minutes per game?
Other teams like Montreal and Boston put out fourth lines that can handle regular or even difficult minutes, and exploit the easy ones with skilled players. Toronto gave the easiest minutes to "players" with no skill.
I agree, it would be a big personal risk for Nonis to fire Carlyle. His option, though, is to risk wasting a season demonstrating a problem we can already see. The problems with Carlyle go further than the goons; it's also the waste of talented players like Gardiner, Grabovski and MacArthur.
Lol, you make advanced stats sound like bigfoot or the Loch Ness monster.
They don't suggest doing what you think.
They tell me Kadri is good, but benefited from easy minutes. So he isn't as good (yet?) as his point totals would indicate, they don't say he can't eventually become better. (He did in fact struggle down the stretch against tougher QOC, which isn't a criticism, just a fact and perfectly normal) They tell me Lupul is a good offensive player who has benefited from playing with a super talented Kessel or a talented Kadri in easy minutes. He's also a keeper, who should continue to be utilized in the role he has been used the last two years.
As for Phaneuf, McClement and Grabovski, um yeah they had rough years in terms of Corsi, but advanced stats also tell me a huge reason for this was their incredibly difficult usage. Super tough minutes, super low offensive zone starts make it tough for anyone to have positive Corsi numbers.
They also tell Carlyle needs to maybe lessen the load on Phaneuf and make sure he's partnered with Gunnarsson from the start. No more Holzer or Kostka as top pairing defender's. And Grabovski while good in the shutdown role, thrives in slightly easier minutes (still tough, but not so tough). Grabovski should be on the 1st or 2nd line with some talent.
The Leafs do need to add another defender who can play tough minutes. We missed out big on Bouwmeester who was had for cheap and is really good. If Bouwmeester is top pairing and Phaneuf is 2nd pairing, Phaneuf would absolutely thrive.
I also love some grit in my lineup, but it should be able to at least play well compared to other teams 4th lines. If we can add Clarkson to a reasonable contract and term great, he can actually play AND would lessen the need for Carlyle to employ "policemen". If Clarkson inclusion into the lineup means less of either Orr or McClaren, team is better for it. I don't like Carlyle, but I agree in reality he isn't going anywhere anytime soon, so let's make the best of it. I get everyone's wary of him as some team will likely overpay for a long term deal, that said I like him as a player.
Now you are talking about "usage" and not specifically advanced stats. And who determines usage (who the player plays against and in what zone) - the coach. Gunnarsson was also fighting injury and so Phaneuf was paired with HOlzer and Kostka. And it is not unrealistic to do this in the NHL. Markov was paired with Komisarek back in the day, Suter was paired with a rookie named Brodin this year. But Holzer had too many holes in his game compared to Komisarek and Phaneuf couldn't compensate enough like Suter or Markov did.
Saying Carlyle should lighten the load on Phaneuf is a sure fire way for the leafs to lose. Yes in an ideal world Carlyle would have BOuwmeester as a partner but that is not realistic. So should Carlyle be fired because he doesn't have the option to ice Bouwmeester or Clarkson but needs to ice Kostka to shutdown and add Orr to get some grit?
All that Carlyle could do is give the hardest minutes to players like Phaneuf and Grabbo and Mcclement. And that is part of the reason the leafs won this season (as well as some sheltered USAGE driven puck luck from Kadri, Lupul, etc) which again is the coach making the choice.
Usage is part of advanced stats, QOC, offensive zone starts etc.
There were times when Carlyle was giving Grabovski 12-14 minutes a game. Clearly someone else was occasionally getting tough minutes, no? He could have tried a line of McClement centering Kulemin and Komarov, he could have tried Bozak in a defensive role and Grabovski on the top line. He gave Kostka and Holzer WAY too long a look on the top pairing.
I get it though, in your mind what ever Carlyle does is either right or he had no other choice. That simply isn't true. Liles sat more than he should have. Lightening the load isn't me suggesting Phaneuf play "easy" minutes, it means him not playing such brutally tough minutes when you see him struggling. Giving him and Grabovksi slightly easier minutes also affords them the opportunity to score more, which, you know, they are pretty good at. The amount of offense they can add, can offset whatever you are losing by having to then give your next best guys a "slight" increase in tougher minutes.
I am not one to say everything Carlyle did was wrong, but he certainly isn't infallible.
Phaneuf simply isn't the leader nor the cap hit the Leafs should accept at his current price. I recall a not-so distant Sports Illustrated players survey in which he was listed as the most over-rated player in the NHL.
He's no better than a role player... Not a captain and not someone to command his current salary. Sorry... he needs to move on.
Other D (inc. Gardiner) should receive more ice time and the freed up cap space can be used to improve the talent up-front.
You want to trade our best defenceman based on a Sports Illustrated Survey? lol
Phaneuf simply isn't the leader nor the cap hit the Leafs should accept at his current price. I recall a not-so distant Sports Illustrated players survey in which he was listed as the most over-rated player in the NHL.
He's no better than a role player... Not a captain and not someone to command his current salary. Sorry... he needs to move on.
Other D (inc. Gardiner) should receive more ice time and the freed up cap space can be used to improve the talent up-front.
I was going to try and say something funny, something clever to highlight your folly. But honestly this is such a dumb comment.
Lots of interesting stuff written here as comments. Agree with some, disagree with some. That's the way opinions are. I am a big fan of Grabbo and would love to have seen him get the "easy" minutes as mentioned here, but I think the Leafs would have suffered worse............ One thing that comes to mind is, who could have done it better than Grabbo. I think that the Boston/Leafs would have been a one-sided Bruins affair if not for Grabbo playing the spoiler. Although he did not get the points, he sure as hell stopped a lot of them from the Bruins. Grabbo was the best choice that Carlyle had to do the job that had to be done. There has been a lot of down publicity on Grabbo, but he did exactly what he was asked to do, and he did it well. Ask yourself, "Who could have done it better?"
Phaneuf played as well as someone could, given the too many minutes that he played each game. I have never been a fan of Phaneuf but I don't see all the blame resting on him either. He was tired, played too much.
Don't blame the new guys. They played with heart, made mistakes, but persevered. The team is young and learning, and would have gotten past the Bruins, except the refs were fans of the Bruins spilling Leafs blood all over the ice. I blame the loss more on the refs than anything the Leafs players did or did not do. When you throw the rule book away with a bunch of lions in the ring with a bunch of sheep (comparitively speaking), then you know it will be a one sided fight. Had the refs officiated by the rule book, I think it would have been a much different outcome. The were missed/bad calls both ways but the majority were in favor of the Bruins. All-in-all, it has to be the worst year of officiating I have ever seen, all year, all over the place. And Shenahan, I don't even want to go there................
That Phaneuf may be considered the best best D on the team is part of the problem. I agree with a previous comment in that too much was asked of him.
The SI survey I noted wasn't an editorial from a writer... It was a reflection of how other NHL players viewed his value. It provides a professional perspective beyond the blind faith Leaf fans are so well known for.
Is Phaneuf talented? Sure. Worth the $6.5 million he was paid last year? Worth the $5.5 million due next year? Worth holding onto when he's to be an unrestricted free agent after next season? All are questions that need to be considered.
Routing for and supporting one's team is admirable. I'm also a fan of the Leafs. I was speaking objectively, considering the complete roster, prospects, needs, and salary cap restraints.
The Leafs have depth on defense and developing talents that need ice time to flourish. Starting four quality forward lines will be the biggest challenge moving forward. Changes imposed by free agency and salary demands of important players add to the dilemma.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens to the roster this off-season. I'm somewhat optimistic that current management will make the tough decisions that lead to improved results.
Go Leafs!
Keeping Reilly on the big cub - REALLY bad idea. You may not be old enough to remember Benning and Bomistruck but the Leafs ruined them by keeping them in the bigs at 18. All the really successful clubs are touted for "being able to develop propects right". The Leafs need to learn to do that - they did it right with Kadri and Gardiner (despite a storm of idiotic criticism) and hopefully they do it with Reilly who may have the best potential of the 3.


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Preparing for an interview can be challenging, but the process is not just about you answering questions. A savvy candidate will have questions ready to ask, too.
Hiring managers want to know that prospective employees are engaged and interested in the company and the specific position being offered. Here are five basic questions you can ask during any interview.
- What is your biggest concern right now, and how can I be part of the solution in this role? Ask this question to show that you want to be a problem solver, not just another employee. Really listen to what the interviewer has to say; don't interrupt; and try to mirror her language if you have follow-up questions. Do the same if you reference your possible contributions to the team in your thank you note.
- What else would the person in this role need to do over the next year to be a success? This question has dual value. It shows the interviewer that you have initiative, and it also tells them that you're envisioning a future where you are part of the company. The interviewer will be pleased to hear a forward-thinking question like this.
- Can you describe your corporate culture? This question accomplishes several goals. First, it's creative, which positions you as a thinker. Second, it challenges the interviewer to boil down the essence of their workplace in a few sentences. Finally, your interviewer's response isn't as important as how she responds. Watch her body language, posture and facial expressions. Look for consistency between actions and words.
- What types of people are successful in this company? This is a perfect segue from the previous question. It is helpful to understand the team dynamic, as well as individual traits, that help someone succeed in this position.
- What's the timeline for making a decision on this position? By asking this question, you show the interviewer that you're interested in the job, but you also get a deadline so you know if you need to move on to the next opportunity. You can add, "How might I follow up?"
Asking questions in an interview not only makes you sound prepared and interested, but gives you some control over the meeting. Good luck on your next interview, and let us know how these tips worked for you.
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- Community Food Hotline
The Community Food Hotline provides information and support to people who need food. Call us at the Community Food Hotline for information and referrals at (831) 662-0991. Information is available ... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes
Pantry hours: Monday-Friday, 9-11:30am Open on weekday afternoons for emergency referrals from 1pm to 3pm by appointment only. Offers free bags of groceries for those in need (amount based on family ... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Salvation Army - Watsonville Corps Community Center
Since 1891, The Salvation Army has been serving the Pajaro Valley, offering practical support, spiritual comfort, and a critical safety net to people in need. The Salvation Army serves thousands acros... [Full Record]
- Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County
Hotline Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm Warehouse/Receiving 8:00am to 3:00pm Office 8:00am to 5:00pm Second Harvest Food Bank has a network of 200 member agencies and direct service programs pr... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
The St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP) is a nonprofit organization that provides direct assistance to the needy. Individuals can call our Need Line for help with food, financial assistance and/or ref... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]
- Valley Churches United Missions
Office/Operations (For general inquiries or to drop off donations) Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Food Pantry Tuesday-Thursday 9amNoon First and third Friday, 9am11am(seniors only) Saturday 10amN... [Full Record] [Add to Personal List]


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Electric Rescue's newest sounds on Boysnoize Records are precisely what you would expect from the untouchable French producer; dark tech-driven grooves with synthsamples, impressive drops, deep bass and a just the right amount of acidic sequences. No surprise here, the EP is massive from start to finish, make sure to pick it up.
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MONKEY LOVE - Embroidery Patterns
|By popular demand! Monkeys, monkeys and more monkeys. In a barrel, in the trees, going bananas, you know- monkey stuff. Great for kidswear! Also easily made to look evil.
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The biggest topic of conversation surrounding Carl Edwards continues to be his contract negotiations and where he will race in 2015. Until that is resolved, consistent strong runs might be difficult to sustain.
In 10 NASCAR XFINITY Series starts at Daytona International Speedway Brendan Gaughan (No. 62 Chevrolet Camaro) has completed 96.1 percent (1,071 of 1,115) of the laps he has attempted.
Brandon Jones (No. 33 Nexteer Chevrolet Camaro) will be competing at Daytona International Speedway for his third time in the NASCAR XFINITY Series this weekend.
Daniel Hemric (No. 21 Smokey Mountain Herbal Snuff Chevrolet Camaro) will be making his NASCAR XFINITY Series debut at Daytona International Speedway.
In addition to driving the No. 3 Chevrolet SS in Sunday's Daytona 500 at Daytona Int'l Speedway, Austin Dillon will pilot the No. 2 Rheem Chevrolet Camaro in the NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) PowerShares QQQ 300 on Saturday afternoon.
Brett Moffitt (No. 7 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra) has eight starts in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, with one win, three top-five and four top-10 finishes.
Timothy Peters (No. 17 Red Horse Racing Toyota) returns to Daytona International Speedway for the ninth consecutive season, and his 10th-career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series start at the "World Center of Racing".
As if the anticipation of his inaugural Daytona 500 wasn't enough for Erik Jones, the driver of Furniture Row Racing's No. 77 5-hour ENERGY Toyota Camry prepared for the 59th running of the Great American Race by experiencing a completely unique sensation of speed, horsepower, g-forces, and patriotism: a flight with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
Bubba Wallace (No. 6 Leidos Ford Mustang) will make his sixth career NASCAR XFINITY Series start at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan Reed (No. 16 Lilly Diabetes Ford Mustang) has six starts in the NASCAR XFINITY Series (NXS) at Daytona International Speedway (DIS).
Zane Smith (No. 43 Diamondback Towing Toyota) scored a second place finish in Sunday night's NASCAR K&N Pro Series-East (NKNPSE) season-opening Jet Tools 150 at Florida's New Smyrna Int'l Speedway.
Ben Rhodes' (No. 27 Toyota Tundra) 2017 campaign will be led by crew chief Eddie Troconis, who called the shots for Cameron Hayley in 2016 at ThorSport Racing.


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Compare Suzuki Garages and Specialists in Boston with Who Can Fix My Car.
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Mr Tyre Ltd was established in 1971 at Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham in the West Midlands with one store. We now operate a total of 34 strategically placed fitting centres giving an incredible coverage across the central England region.
With many years' experience in the tyre industry we have a reputation for providing high quality products at competitive prices. Being so well established has allowed us to form close relationships with virtually every major tyre manufacturer.
Alongside tyres, our stores offer most mechanical repairs including brakes, servicing, engine repairs, suspension, MOT testing, stainless steel exhausts, engine remapping and air conditioning repairs and re-gas.
We are happy to serve Boston and its surrounding areas.
Great and proper service from Roy, thank you very much! I can only recommend his mobile service - you have gained a recurring customer!
I highly recommend John he arrived at the time he said he would, and done the job very well.
I was very impressed with Roy's work. His communication was excellent, and his quote was much cheaper than if I had taken my car to a garage. The great benefit for Lime Automotive carrying out the work for me is that because Roy is mobile, he was able to come out to my workplace, rather than me needing to take a day off work to drop it off at a garage. I would definitely recommend, and will use Roy and Lime Automotive again in the future. I could not ask for a better service!
really helpful staff, fast & efficient fix, will definitely use these guys again should the need arise.....
"Ted Beeson and Son Motor Engineers have been established for over 24 years now and as a result of our time served dedication to offering the local area of Boston a quality service we have gained an unrivalled level of reputation and respect. We offer our services to all the general public and even work on trade vehicles for many large and small businesses alike throughout the surrounding areas. We are here to offer you the solution to many of your vehicle problems and no matter how big the problem is, we have the knowledge and the skills to maintain your vehicle. From our location the Boston Town Centre is only a two minute walk away. We are well known and highly recommended by our valued and repeat customers. With a high tech garage containing the best tools and equipment in the trade, and with our contacts in the supplier industry we can provide the highest quality parts and services around."
"We specialize in car and light commercial, we have been trading for 10 years, our technicians have vast experience in all different areas of vehicle maintenance. We do all our own air con repairs including pipe repair. We have all the latest diagnostic equipment to cater for all vehicles. "
"Based in Sutterton we service, repair and provide M.O.T. preparation for all makes and models of cars. We sell all leading and budget brand tyres as well as batteries and exhausts. We pride ourselves on our personal approach and understand that every customers needs are different. Our trained technician has over 30 year main dealer experience in car servicing and repair.We're always happy to answer any questions and provide expert advice. "


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MeMoi Mini Striped Skegging
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MeMoi brings us the latest in fashion legwear. It's a skirt. It's leggings. It's fun and flirty. It's skeggings! Wear with your best pumps and sandals for a trendy look.
- Knit skegging - skirt and legging combination
- 95% nylon, 5% spandex
- Small/Medium 4'10" - 5'6" 90-135 lbs
- Medium/Large 5'4" - 6'0" 130-175 lbs
- Imported
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New Balance Minimus 20 Trail Running Shoes - Womens
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You will experience a whole new light when running in these feather-weight New Balance Minimus 20 trail running shoes. Feel those feet flex independently and run like the bare-foot bandit over the river and through the woods in these lightweight mesh shoes.
- Synthetic and mesh upper
- Odor resistant and anti-microbial technology
- Deconstructed ACTEVA® midsole for flexibility and a super lightweight cushion
- Lightweight Minimal Vibram® outsole for traction and durability
- Imported
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By: zenbumirareru
Location: San Diego
January 16, 2013
Great for Crossfit!
"Super light-weight and no bulkiness, great shoe for the price. I probably wouldn't recommend long distance running if just starting out, as support is minimal. I tend to order 1/2 size up in anything New Balance, as I have tried several different shoes of theirs and I find they run a bit small. The laces are just a tad long on these for me, but I double-knot so I don't have to worry about them coming undone."
By: Portia7
Location: NC
October 10, 2012
Great minimalist shoe for everyday wear!
"After realizing that my knee problems were aggravated whenever I wore heels too many days in a row, I was looking for a minimalist shoe that I could wear to the office or out shopping without attracting attention because of the shoe's unusual look! (Several friends swear by the Vibram five finger line, and I love the Saucony Hattori for working out... but neither are exactly low-profile!) The New Balance Minimus was exactly what I needed - a durable, Vibram-designed minimalist sole with a normal-looking adjustable upper. The shoe strikes a perfect balance between sufficient arch support and flexibility. Do plan to go up a half-size from your normal cross-training or running shoe size, unless you only plan to wear the shoe with bare feet. Thanks, DSW, for carrying these amazing shoes!"
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I have learned that they are not felts. They were not associated with cigars. They are cotton flannels. They were associated with cigarettes as premiums. That doesn't make me any less enamored of them. There is so much history there. The history of advertising, quilting, society, and more.
Here are some others I have not sewn together. The Germany one is interesting--remember this flag was pre-World Wars. The purple and red is Morocco.
The practice of inserting advertising in tobacco products and packaging began about 1870 and continued throughout the late 19th Century into the first decades of the 20th Century. The inserts or premiums that I find interesting are the ones that became parts of quilts. Tobacciana includes tin tobacco tags, cigarette cards, cigar ribbons, silks, and flannels. The ribbons, silks, and flannels were often collected and sewn into quilts.
These ribbons were used to tie the bundles of cigars. Often the ribbon had the tobacco company's name imprinted on it. The ribbons came in bright colors; most commonly gold or yellow, but also blue, green, orange, purple and red. Cigar ribbons are narrow in width, usually about 3/4 inches wide. They are usually 12-15 inches long. (an example can be seen here)
Tobacco or cigarette "silks" were often made of silk or silk satin, a silk-cotton cloth blend, a cotton sateen or even a plain woven cotton. These "silks" were beautiful and printed with pictures of various themes: floral, flags, American Indian motifs, bathing beauties, animals, and more. Several came in series. One such group was the city seals which contained over 75 individual items. (examples can be seen here)
Tobacco "flannels" were actually made of a cotton flannel fabric. These too were printed with designs such as the "silks." (examples can be seen here)
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The long-delayed renovation of the Vaudeville-era Victory Theatre in Holyoke, is likely to be delayed further.
The Massachusetts International Festival of the Arts (MIFA) bought the Victory from the city in 2009 for just $1,500. It planned to complete renovations by December 2012. But MIFA has struggled to secure the $28 million it estimates is needed to begin renovations, according to artistic director, Donald Sanders.
"We're at about $20 million if everything comes in as expected," says Sanders.
Most of those funds are in state tax credits, and just $100,000 in a state grant secured last November. Holyoke included a reverter clause when it sold the Victory, meaning the city could take back the theater if no significant progress was made. Mayor Alex Morse says the two previous mayors extended the reverter for eighteen months each, but it expires in June. Morse says he supports the project and MIFA, but wants to see that it could be worthy of city and state investments before making a decision on the reverter.
"This project doesn't have the legs to happen on its own unless MIFA or someone in the private sector has $30 million to pour into it," Morse says. "But at this point, given that MIFA is relying only on money from a state grant, I'm not convinced that they have the financial capacity to execute the project."
The city council voted for an extension last month, though Morse says that has no bearing on his decision. Sanders says a delay of this kind for a major arts initiative is not uncommon.
"All these kinds of projects, very few, including people's kitchens or porches or whatever, come in on time."
Sanders says he thinks MIFA could secure funding, complete renovations, and open the theatre in three years.


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Wapato Man Dies Following Vehicle Rollover
A Wapato man dies following a vehicle collision last Thursday on North Track Road.
State troopers say 69-year-old Antonio Carmona-Vazquez was traveling northbound on North Track Road just after 5 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle which drifted west and struck a guardrail.
His vehicle then rolled into a canal landing upside down.
Carmona-Vazquez was taken to a local hospital where he died Friday.
The cause of the accident is under investigation, however, troopers say drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor.


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Retired CSU-Pueblo administrator named to D70 board
A retired Colorado State University-Pueblo administrator was appointed Tuesday night to fill the vacant seat on the Pueblo County District 70 school board.
The board voted unanimously to appoint Tony Montoya to fill the remainder of Sally Pappas' District 1 term.
Pappas resigned from the board in August because she moved out of the district.
Montoya will serve until 2015, when Pappas' first term was scheduled to end.
Montoya, who lives in Pueblo West, had served in several positions at CSU-Pueblo to include director of affirmative action, Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Bound programs.
Montoya said he currently is working on a dropout prevention program with high school students at South and Centennial high schools as part of a LULAC grant.
Montoya said he has worked with public schools and boards of education in both Denver and Greeley and felt compelled to continue that service in Pueblo.
"I thought this would be a good opportunity for me to lend my expertise to what is happening in School District 70."
In another matter, the board approved a contract with H.E. Whitlock Construction for $2.8 million for bond projects at Sierra Vista Elementary School.
Ryan Elarton, director of business services, said the contract is almost $800,000 over what the district had budgeted for the project.
The increased costs are a result of changes made in the location of the addition of seven new classrooms to the school, Elarton said.
The original plan was to construct the classroom addition on the north side of the building but due to safety issues, the addition will be built on the east side of the building.
Elarton said several other bond projects have come in under budget which should help to offset the cost of the Sierra Vista project.
The board was scheduled to vote on similar contracts for bond work at Desert Sage and Cedar Ridge elementary schools, but that action was postponed.


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Holly Burn: At Home With Holly
Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Radical innovative comedy in a real house. Ding Holly Burn's doorbell-follow her from bed to cooker to bath....maybe you'll get to do the dishes. Like nothing you've seen before.
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will gee - 11/08/2009
This was my surprise hit of the fringe festival and an absolute bargain at £2.50! Holly is a secret comedy genius i feel and totally deserves any acclaim that she will surely receive from this. She is a star in the making and samuel peeps was also absolute class as the support! truly awesome show. check it out and i guarantee you will not be disappointed!
Scott Robertson - 09/08/2009
Went to see Holly and co on Friday 7th August. Didn't really know what to expect as it is set in a basement flat in a residential street a few mins walk from George Street. Boy was I surprised, an incredibly talented actress who oozes confidence and interest. I wont spoil the show for anyone wanting to attend but let's just say expect the bizarre and you will still be surprised. Hilariously funny. The girl has to get her own TV show off the back of it. Samuel L Jackson is marvellous in his supporting role tying the whole piece together. Go book your place now! Highlight of my day at the fringe.