text:
Rotten School #1: The Big Blueberry Barf-Off!
Rotten School (Book 1)Bernie Bridges Rules the School!He convinced the cafeteria lady that a Milky Way bar is a vegetable.He got the coach to make giving wedgies an offical school sport.Bernie always has a plan.But how will he get spoiled rich kid Sherman Oaks to give him his watch—the one that tells time, plays DVDs, and pops popcorn?Hint: It involves a contest, 25 blueberry pies, and a gallon of barf!Warning! Don't
Rotten School #2: The Great Smelling Bee
Rotten School (Book 2)Sherman Oaks Is A Rat.Sherman is so spoiled and rich that he threw away his allowance because some of the hundred-dollar bills were wrinkled!He and his goody-goody friends and Nyce House are always trying to get Bernie Bridges and his Rotten House buddies into trouble.Well Bernie's in big trouble now. Bernie has a dog in his room, Sherman know it -- and there are NO PETS ALLOWED at Rotten School
Rotten School #3: The Good, the Bad and the Very Slimy
Rotten School (Book 3)April-May June Loves Bernie Bridges . . . she just doesn't know it yet.She's the coolest hottest girl in the school and Bernie thinks she should go to the dance with him.April-May won't even be seen with Bernie because he's such a troublemaker.So Bernie makes her a promise—a really scary promise. He says he'll stay out of trouble for a whole week if she promises to go to the dance with him.Bernie
Rotten School #4: Lose, Team, Lose!
Rotten School (Book 4)Jennifer Ecch is so tough...She's at Rotten School on an Arm Wrestling scholarship!Bernie Bridges calls her Nightmare Girl. But she'll do anything to get him to be her boyfriend.That's why she joined the all-boys football team. With Jennifer playing, they can't lose. But wait. If they win, they have to play the National Champion team -- the Bone Breakers!Someone's got to stop the attack of the
Rotten School #8: The Teacher from Heck
Rotten School (Book 8)Is Mrs. Heinie Gone Forever?Mrs. Heinie is so nearsighted, she can't find her nose without her glasses on!But she doesn't have to see to know that Bernie Bridges and his Rotten House buddies are up to no good. Cuz they're ALWAYS up to no good!Mrs. H. decides she can't take it anymore! She's replaced by a teacher named Mr. Skruloose. He's the Teacher from HECK! He's so strict, he won't let kids
Rotten School #16: Dumb Clucks
Rotten School (Book 16)Buffalo wings of steel!Just how stupid is Stupid Chicken? Bernie Bridges thinks the superfowl cartoon character is a dumb cluck! And the same goes for his chirpy sidekick, Little Cluck-Cluck.But why not make a buck from a cluck? Bernie tries to sell Stupid Chicken T-shirts to his pals.One problem—half the school hates Stupid Chicken. Their hero is Drastic Duck, the Caped Quacker.Now Bernie finds
Rotten School #9: Party Poopers
Rotten School (Book 9)Bernie Bridges has it all figured out. April-May June—the hottest girl in the fourth grade—will ask him to the annual girl-invite-boy school dance. They'll dance the night away, and April-May June will totally fall for him. There's only one problem: Reality. April-May June doesn't WANT to go with Bernie. She wouldn't go with Bernie even if he was the last guy on earth.Then Jennifer Ecch—the
Rotten School #14: Night of the Creepy Things
Rotten School (Book 14)Why are the Rotten School kids screaming in terror?Maybe it's because everyone on campus is making a horror movie!Bernie Bridges wants to make the most terrifying film of all. If he does, he'll win a part in the famous director B.A. Gool's next film: EEK III: Revenge of the Warts.Bernie thinks he's got some great creepy ideas. But he's better watch out on Halloween night—it's going to be a real
Rotten School #15: Calling All Birdbrains
Rotten School (Book 15)Bernie Bridges is the luckiest kid at Rotten School. He wins every game he plays, doesn't get into any trouble, and even finds money! So what's the catch? For the good luck to stick, Bernie has to keep his parrot, Lippy, on his shoulder wherever he goes. Lippy's luck is so powerful that Bernie's friends, Feenman and Crench, want in, too. But the minute they touch Lippy, everything changes—Lippy
Rotten School #6: The Heinie Prize
Rotten School (Book 6)Is Belzer a loser?Just because he wears T-shirts that say I need a Tutor and Ask Me About My Allergies?Just because he picks scabs off his knees and eats them?Belzer's parents think he's a loser. They want to take him out of Rotten School. Every year Mrs. Heinie awards the Heinie Prize to the Most Outstanding Fourth Grader. Bernie Bridges wants Belzer to win the Heinie. Then his parents will have
Rotten School #7: Dudes, the School Is Haunted!
Rotten School (Book 7)Joe Sweety is the worst kind of bully -- big, mean, and always ready to use his fists. Chipmunk is the shiest, clumsiest kid at Rotten School. When Chipmunk is paired with Joe on the class trip, things get ugly -- and fast! Chipmunk spills his apple juice on Joe, he barfs on Joe, and he pulls down Joe's pants. All accidents, of course. But does Joe care? No way! He is out to get Chipmunk!Bernie
Rotten School (Book 13)The most popular dude in school?It has to be Bernie Bridges. Just ask him!Bernie wants to win the Most Popular Rotten Student of the Year title. But first he has to prove he's the most popular dude on campus. How? Easy. He'll get Jennifer Ecch, the yearbook photographer, to follow him around. All she has to do is snap pictures of him being popular.When that doesn't work, Bernie decides to throw


text:
There was a knock on the back door at his home around 2:15 p.m. in the 3900 block of Race Street near Myrtle, and when he opened the door he was shot in the torso once, police say. He was taken to the hospital where he immediately underwent surgery but he didn't make it, police said.
Police say the suspect immediately fled the scene. There is no information on the suspect.
The man is the oldest homicide victim this year. Roosevelt Dent, 78, was the oldest homicide victim before Tuesday. He was shot to death in February.
Anyone with information is asked to call Flint police at 810-237-6801 or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-422-JAIL.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This is the crime report for April 8, 2012, as distributed via e-mail by the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety. Click here to sign up for the e-mails. The addresses are listed by block:
4:29 a.m., 1300 Woodward Ave, Drugs Marijuana - Possess
12:57 p.m., 00 Ada St / Woodbury Ave Felony Assault (other)
2:48 a.m., 1400 Knollwood Ave, Arson-burning Of Personal Prop
4:17 a.m., 800 Elmwood St, Burglary-forced Entry Residenc
Central Business District
2:50 a.m., 00 Harrison St / E Ransom St, Drugs-marijuana Other
2:43 a.m., 00 Lane Blvd / Race St, Drugs Marijuana - Possess


text:
By Renee Busby
MOBILE, Ala. -- Samford Turner Myers Jr. is looking forward to being the Mobile Carnival Association's 2010 juvenile king, especially if it's anything like his experience as a page for King Felix III.
"I remember sliding on the floor getting all of the doubloons and filling up the bag in 30 seconds," said Turner, who was 7 when he was a page in 2003 for his cousin, William Druhan Walsh, who was King Felix III.
"That was fun," said Turner, now 14. "I had a feeling being (juvenile) king would be fun too."
But this year he won't be catching and stuffing doubloons into the pockets of his father, Samford Turner Myers Sr. He'll be lobbing them to crowds during Mardi Gras parades.
The eighth-grader at St. Paul's Episcopal School is also looking forward to tossing some "cool throws" to the crowds as juvenile king. Another plus for this year's king is that one of his friends will be his escort, which means king trumps escort and the young Myers has plans to keep his friend busy.
While Turner might appear "reserved" when you first meet him, his mother, Brennan Myers, said he has a "good sense of humor" and is a solid leader. In fifth grade at St. Paul's he won the leadership award.
"He tries really hard at everything he does," she said.
Like his fellow juvenile court members, he also enjoys giving back to the community. This year, the juvenile court decided to do a volunteer project, working with First Light Marathon, a fundraiser for L'Arche Mobile, according to the king's mother.
The blue-eyed, dark-haired teen enjoys sports. He's on the eighth-grade tennis and basketball teams at St. Paul's. The oldest of three children, Turner's hobbies include fishing and hunting.
"He would fish from the second he woke up to the second he went to bed, and he has before," said the juvenile king's mother.
His love for fishing and being on the water is reflected in his royal robe, as is his passion for Auburn University. The robe's royal blue velvet signifies the king's favorite school.
Stepping somewhat away from royal tradition this year, Turner's mother and maternal grandmother, Perry Stewart, decided to design and make the young king's royal robe. Turner's paternal grandmother, Toni Myers, also had a hand. Turner was even involved.
"It became kind of a family project," said Brennan, adding that a longtime Mardi Gras seamstress helped guide the family.
"Karen Thornton held my hand the whole way," said the king's mom.
The young king had input in what would go on his train. The robe had to include a speckled trout design and replicas of the Sand Island Lighthouse and Middle Bay Lighthouse.
All three are represented on the blue velvet robe, which has swags of gold chain and large stones adorning the shoulders above two sparkling, golden fish. The centerpiece is the family crest. The robe also contains a replica of his great-great grandfather's ship, the Kate Feore. An antique family lace jabot is adorned with his great grandfather's Order of Myths pin.
Turner's suit, which was made by Thornton, is navy blue velvet with gold threads that create a lattice pattern. Bronze silk dupioni trousers and a gold waistcoat complement his coat.
The design of the king's crown was inspired by the Knights Templar. It features Maltese crosses and fleur de lis with a lion's head in the center. The scepter follows the crown's design and has a French rope staff. Both the crown and scepter were designed and made by Dynasty Collection Inc. of Mobile.
As Turner serves as this year's juvenile king, his paternal grandmother will celebrate her 50th anniversary as a maid in the 1960 court. His maternal grandmother, Perry Stewart, was a lady in waiting in the 1964 court.
By Jeff Amy
MOBILE, Ala. — Lucy Elizabeth Mostellar was caught by surprise when her grandmother Rhea Mostellar offered congratulations.
She was at a family barbecue after the last day of school last year when she opened a box to find a pin with rubies and pearls on it.
The pin meant she was going to be Queen Lucy, a monarch of the Juvenile Court of the Mobile Carnival Association.
"I didn't know what to think," she said. "I was overwhelmed. I was excited and happy, but overall I was really honored to serve."
Just as soon as she knew, Queen Lucy was bundled off to camp, and had to keep the news a secret. By the beginning of school, though, many of her friends were figuring it out.
"They'd come up to me and ask me: 'Are you going to be the queen?' I didn't know how to respond," she said. "They'd tell me 'I'm in the court and I think you're the queen.'"
Mardi Gras special
Jan. 31, 2010
A 40-page special section devoted to the Mobile area's 2010 season of revelry is included in the Sunday Press-Register, available wherever newspapers are sold and afterward while supplies last at the Press-Register building at 401 N. Water St. in Mobile.
Watch for continuing Mardi Gras coverage and read past articles, with photo galleries and parade videos, online at al.com.
Queen Lucy has one connection to the juvenile king through church. She has attended religious education at St. Ignatius Catholic Church with King Samford Turner Myers Jr. since kindergarten. She said they see each other at basketball games — he plays for St. Paul's Episcopal School.
They have occasionally engaged in a decidedly modern method of royal communication — texting.
The pair also has a little bit of practice taking pictures together, Mrs. Mostellar said. "They did an ad for the Holiday together which I found the other night," she said. "It made me laugh." Holiday is a Spring Hill clothing store.
The queen said that after a lifetime of attending parades and other functions, she's gotten an education in what lies behind the façade.
"No one really understands how much work really goes into putting on Mardi Gras, so it's really interesting to see behind the scenes what goes on," Queen Lucy said.
Queen Lucy's father, David, served as King Felix III in 1992 and was a knight in two previous courts. He's a graduate of UMS Preparatory School and Auburn University. Queen Lucy's uncles, Mark Mostellar and James Mostellar, also served in Mardi Gras courts. Her brother David was an equerry in 2007 to Max Bruckmann, who had in turn served as an equerry to David Mostellar in 1992, Mrs. Mostellar said.
David's uniform and kingly robes reflected a Napoleonic theme that will be echoed by the bees, a Napoleonic symbol, featured in Lucy's gown and train.
To honor her mother's South African heritage, her attire will also feature protea, bougainvillea. Mrs. Mostellar said Queen Lucy was striving for a "kind of Josephine feel," referring to Napoleon's wife and empress.
"We took her to the Carnival museum and she kind of walked around and decided what she liked and disliked," Mrs. Mostellar said. "Her daddy and I just really wanted it to be what she wanted. She's been very, very much part of the process."
Leverne Johnson made the dress, while Homer McClure made the train.
Queen Lucy's crown and scepter are both made of Swarovski crystals imported from Austria. The base of the crown is a lattice with small crystals. Atop it are stems and flowers, alternating with round crystals, topped with a nine-stoned arch.
The scepter is made of crystals that follow the pattern of the crown. Both crown and scepter are finished in silver. They were designed and made by Tommy and Tanya Cain and Jim and Jane Rhinewalt of Dynasty Collection Inc.
Several young gentlemen will be serving as pages, equerries and heralds this season for the Mobile Carnival Association:
Maurice David Bell IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice David Bell III
John Christopher Brock Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Christopher Brock
Richard Goodwin Brock Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brock of Birmingham
Harris Jackson Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Cooper III
John Murphy Douglas, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bond Douglas Jr.
Peter McCoy Gaillard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gaillard Jr.
Buckner Woodford Hamilton IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Buckner Woodford Hamilton III
John Milligan Hensley, son of John and Lauren Hensley
Coleman Watson Inge, son of Ann and Richard D. Inge
Rivers Freeman McMurphy, son of Lydia and Braxton McMurphy
Henry Clarke O'Connor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Francis O'Connor III
William James Weldon IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. William James Weldon III
Several young ladies and gentlemen will take part in this season's festivities of the Mobile Carnival Association's Juvenile Court.
John Patrick "Jack" Courtney IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Courtney III
Travis Warrington McGowin, son of Sherry Brock McGowin and William Travis McGowin IV
Mary Deas Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Baker III
Helen Ross Bender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Bender
Jennifer Lee Bonner, daughter of Janee and Jo Bonner Jr.
Kathrine "Parker" Butler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Warren Butler
Ellen Reese Coombs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Coombs
Kathleen Marie "Katie" Inge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Bullock Inge III
Jessica Caroline King, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Stallworth King
Mary Hartley King, daughter of Murray and Edward King
Julia Margaret Kirkpatrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mark Kirkpatrick
Margaret Leatherbury, daughter of Edward and Ann Leatherbury
Jessica Callie Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lee Robinson Jr.
Frances Faulkner Taupeka, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Paul Michael Taupeka
Gaines Toulmin Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lucien Bates Jr.
William Lee Baynes Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lee Baynes Sr.
Walter David Bryant IV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen V. Toomey and Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Bryant III
John Powell Carter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kevin Carter
David Allen Engerson, son of Dr. and Mrs. Todd Engerson
Nicholson Ogden Hillier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jason P. Hillier
Charles Oren "Charlie" Hon V, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oren Hon IV
Nelson Tift Lyons, son of Tift and Tammy Lyons
Matthew Turner Sankey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sankey
Joe Sheldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Joseph Sheldon
David Austin Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Leslie Turner
Sandy Valleþ, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Valleþ


text:
EAST ORANGE -- A pedestrian who was killed crossing the Garden State Parkway in East Orange Sunday was identified as Leon Neal, a 21-year-old Belleville resident, the state police said.
Neal walked across the southbound lanes when he was hit at about 2:45 a.m. Sunday, trying to cross the northbound lanes, said Detective Brian Polite, a State Police spokesman.
Neal was struck at mile marker 147.4 by a Toyota Avalon then hit again by a Pontiac Grand Am, Polite said. The drivers of both vehicles stopped and were not issued any violations, he said. Neal died from blunt force trauma to his head, Polite said.
It was unknown this afternoon why Neal tried to cross the highway or whether he was intoxicated, Polite said.
Polite noted that Tuesday would have been Neal's 22nd birthday.


text:
Alex Bageris led Ortonville-Brandon with 17 points and Quinton Cook added 13 as the Blackhawks put up 63 points over the final three quarters to pull away.
Joshua Lambert scored 12 points as well for Ortonville-Brandon, and Dylan Morris added 10.
Ben Muir scored 16 points and grabbbed five rebounds to lead Lapeer East, which led after the first quarter but fell behind 31-25 at the half.
Kyle Rachwal finished with 11 points and 11 rebounds as well for Lapeer East.


text:
Two new Trustee appointments for national distance learning provider NEC
The Open School Trust has appointed former CACHE (the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) Chief Executive Richard Dorrance and former Social Finance Chief Operating Officer Corrinne Calloway to its board of trustees. NEC (the National Extension College), the UK's only not-for-profit provider of skills-based and vocational subjects, is part of the Open School Trust. It has 7,000 students in the UK studying for intermediate level qualifications.
Richard Dorrance became Chief Executive and Company Secretary of CACHE when it was set up in 1993, retiring in 2013. He held the position of Acting Chief Executive of the School Examinations and Assessment Council, the organisation responsible for regulating GCSEs, A levels and SATs (Standard Assessment Tests) from 1991. In 1988, he became Assistant Chief Executive of the National Curriculum Council, which was responsible for introducing England's first national curriculum. A chemistry graduate and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, he worked with Unilever researching micelles while studying for his PhD. Richard Dorrance has been Governor of West Herts College and a board member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies.
Corrinne Calloway is a chief operating officer and business manager who led the not-for-profit funding organisation Social Finance between 2008 and 2012, the period in which it became an authorised entity in the UK and Europe. She has worked in business management roles in the banking sector for RBS, Natixis Global Asset Management, JPMorgan Chase, ABN AMRO and Deutsche Bank. She is currently contracted as Chief Operating Officer for Banque Transatlantique. Corrinne Calloway graduated with a BSC in information technology in 1991, became a Full Member of the Securities Institute in 2000 and was awarded a CII (Chartered Institute of Insurers) Diploma in Financial Planning in 2013.
Commenting on the appointments, Chair of Trustees Tony Dodds said: 'Richard and Corrinne join the board of the Open School Trust as we move ahead from celebrating the outstanding exam results of students in NEC's 50th anniversary year. Richard's commitment to extending educational opportunities to people who have not achieved their potential at school and Corrinne's expertise in strategic planning and business growth will support us in our ambition to reach thousands more adults and young people who deserve a second chance at learning.'
NEC CEO Ros Morpeth shortlisted as TES FE Leader of the Year 2014
NEC Chief Executive Ros Morpeth has been shortlisted for the Times Educational Supplement FE Leader of the Year Award 2014. The 2014 awards are the third annual TES FE Awards and 'recognise the dedication and expertise of the people who, on a daily basis, make a significant contribution to improving the skill levels of young people and adult learners.' The names of the winners in all twelve categories will be announced on 28 February.#
Since it was set up by the social entrepreneur Michael (later Lord) Young in 1963, NEC has supported an estimated 750,000 students, including those with disabilities, people in long-term hospital care, those serving custodial sentences, adults with caring responsibilities and those serving in the armed forces.
Media enquiries:
Elizabeth Underwood, Policy and Communications, National Extension College, [email protected], telephone 0759 0848783.
Notes to Editors
1. In addition to Richard Dorrance and Corrinne Calloway,Trustees of the Open School Trust are: Tony Dodds (Chair), who has been involved with adult education in the UK and Africa for more than 40 years; Shiela Carlton, who worked at NIACE (the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education) in development roles focusing on older students, family learning and science education; Peter Lavender, an Honorary Research Fellow at NIACE and awarded an OBE for services to education in 2006; and Greville Rumble, Professor of Distance Education Management who began his career with the Open University in 1970, becoming regional director for both East Anglia and the South East.
2. NEC offers more than 150 courses in subjects covering professional skills, book-keeping, education and training and creativity and the arts. Students can choose subjects that allow them to work towards GCSE, IGCSE, A level and accredited professional qualifications. Nearly half of NEC's students are over the age of 30, and two thirds are of working age.
3. In 2013, NEC students achieved outstanding GCSE, IGCSE and 'A' level results. 74% of students were awarded GCSE or IGCSE grades of A* - C, compared with a national rate of 68%. 73% of NEC students were awarded grades A* - C, compared with the national rate of 53.1%. The national GCSE pass rate this year was 98.8%, but the pass rate of NEC students was 100%.
Press release distributed by Pressat on behalf of The National Extension College (Part of the Open School Trust), on Friday 17 January, 2014. For more information subscribe and follow http://www.pressat.co.uk/
NEC National Extension College Richard Dorrance Corrinne Calloway Ros Morpeth TES FE Awards 2014 FE Leader Of The Year 2014 Charities & non-profits Education & Human Resources
Published By
The National Extension College (Part of the Open School Trust)
01223 400200
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Visit Newsroom


text:
Mt. Rogers NRA
Hurricane Creek Road
Camp near Virginia's highest point.
Appalachian Trail thru-hikers know the balds and wind-beaten pines crowning 5,729-foot Mt. Rogers and its surrounding uplands as the highest country they'll encounter between the Roan Highlands in North Carolina and the Presidential Range in New Hampshire. Little-known secret: Car campers can experience this same big-sky country, minus the 40-pound pack and ramen dinners. Simple plan: Find a pull-out campsite along the twisting, gravel Forest Road 84, aka "Hurricane Road," on the north side of Hurricane Mountain, and you'll have a weekend getawaywith easy-access high country. Towering stands of hemlock guard a lacey understory of mountain laurel and level tent sites. Target a 14.8-mile loop from nearby Grindstone Campground using the Mt. Rogers, Appalachian, and Old Orchard Trails for a greatest-hits tour of rhododendron-choked hollows and grassy balds. From the campground, you'll climb to Mt. Rogers's shoulder for widescreen views of Whitetop and Iron Mountains. Turn southeast onto the AT at Deep Gap, take a .5-mile spur to summit tree-covered Mt. Rogers, and then follow the AT over blocky Wilburn Ridge before looping back to Grindstone.
Get there From Trout Dale, take VA 16 2.6 miles north to a left on Comers Creek Rd. Go 1.4 miles to a left on Hurricane Creek Rd. Begin scouting for pull-outs. UTM 17S 0456989E 4064031N
Map Mt. Rogers ($12, natgeomaps.com)
Contact fs.usda.gov/gwj; (540) 265-5100


text:
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hold at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Can't Hold Us'
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis's "Can't Hold Us" holds up at No. 1 for the third consecutive week on the Billboard Hot 100; the song registers its fifth week atop Billboard's Hot E&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Rap Songs chart.
Just as the rap duo hang on to the top spot, the first five slots on the Billboard Hot 100 stay the exact same as last week: Pink's "Just Give Me a Reason," featuring Nate Ruess is No. 2, Justin Timberlake's "Mirrors" is No. 3; Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" is No. 4 and Rihanna's "Stay," featuring Mikky Ekko, is No. 5.
There's more activity in the bottom of the top 10 with Daft Punk lands its first Top 10 hit close to 20 years after the duo began, according to Billboard. "Get Lucky," featuring Pharrell Williams, moves 15-10. Shockingly, its 2001 hit "One More Time," peaked at No. 61. Look for Daft Punk to land the No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 next week with "Random Access Memories."
Daft Punk has the only new entry in the Top 10: at No. 6 is Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise," which drives up from No. 10; Selena Gomez's "Come & Get It" falls 6-7, Imagine Dragons' "Radioactive" is No. 8 and Icona Pop's "I Love It," featuring Charli XCX, is No. 9.


text:
Sign up for our FREE Monthly Email Newsletter
In addition to keeping in the financial know, you may be interested in checking your credit score and report.
¹The credit scores provided under the offers described here use the Equifax Credit Score, which is a proprietary credit model developed by Equifax. The Equifax Credit Score and 3-Bureau scores are each based on the Equifax Credit Score model, but calculated using the information in your Equifax, Experian and TransUnion credit files. The Equifax Credit Score is intended for your own educational use. It is also commercially available to third parties along with numerous other credit scores and models in the marketplace. Please keep in mind third parties are likely to use a different score when evaluating your creditworthiness. Also, third parties will take into consideration items other than your credit score or information found in your credit file, such as your income.
²The Automatic Fraud Alert feature is made available to consumers by Equifax Information Services LLC and fulfilled on its behalf by Equifax Consumer Services LLC.
³Equifax Credit Report Control™ is only available while you have a current subscription to Equifax Complete Premier. Locking your credit file with Equifax Credit Report Control will prevent access to your Equifax credit file by certain third parties, such as credit grantors or other companies and agencies. Credit Report Control will not prevent access to your credit file at any other credit reporting agency, and will not prevent access to your Equifax credit file by companies like Equifax Personal Solutions which provide you with access to your credit report or credit score or monitor your credit file; Federal, state and local government agencies; companies reviewing your application for employment; companies that have a current account or relationship with you, and collection agencies acting on behalf of those whom you owe; for fraud detection and prevention purposes; and companies that wish to make pre-approved offers of credit or insurance to you. To opt out of such pre-approved offers, visit www.optoutprescreen.com/.
4We will require you to provide your payment information when you sign up and we will immediately charge your card $4.95. After that, we will charge the card $19.95 for each month you continue your subscription. You may cancel at any time; however, we do not provide partial month refunds.
Equifax® is a registered trademark and Equifax Complete™ Premier is a trademark of Equifax, Inc. © 2014, Equifax Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. All rights reserved.
Managing your credit during unemployment is critical because many employers require good credit. Despite having plenty of experience and strong references, some people will hurt their chances for their next position if they can't pay their bills on time.
For most people, finances are tight when they aren't working. Here are some money management tips to help you through a period of unemployment, as well as long-term tactics to implement once you have a new job.
Short-term money management tips
People who have recently lost a job should determine if they are eligible for unemployment benefits from their state department of labor. Even those who received a severance package may be eligible after waiting for a certain period of time to apply based on the amount of severance received and the guidelines for the state in which they reside.
Once you have lost a job, consider the following:
Long-term money management tips
Many people who are now unemployed formerly worked in high-income professional jobs, such as those in the mortgage, real estate, or securities industries. If you find yourself in this situation, you should understand that you may not find a new job paying as much money and that a lifestyle change may be required to meet your longer-term financial obligations.
While looking for a new job, you may want to:
The information contained in this blog post is designed to generally educate and inform visitors to the Equifax Finance Blog. The blog posts do not give, and should not be assumed to provide, personalized tax, investment, real estate, legal, retirement, credit, personal financial, or other professional advice. Before making any financial decision, you should always consult with the appropriate professionals who can explain your options, rights, and legal responsibilities, and advise you on any tax, legal, credit, or business implications that may result from those decisions. The views and opinions expressed by the authors of blog posts are their own views and may not be the views or opinions of Equifax, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
Pingback: Money Management | Unemployment | Equifax Finance Blog | Nashville Real Estate Forum
Pingback: Managing Your Money and Credit During Unemployment | Chicagoland Real Estate Forum
Pingback: Money Management Tips: Pay Yourself First | Equifax Finance Blog
Pingback: Money Management Tips: Build Your Savings Pyramid | Equifax Finance Blog
Equifax maintains this interactive forum for education and information purposes in order to allow individuals to share their relevant knowledge and opinions with other members and visitors. We encourage you to participate in discussions about personal finance issues and other topics of interest to this community, but please read our commenting guidelines first. Equifax reserves the right to monitor postings to the forum and comments will be published at our discretion. Do you have questions or comments about your Equifax credit report or customer-service issues regarding an Equifax product? If so, please contact Equifax directly. All opinions and information expressed or shared in blog comments are solely those of the person submitting the comments, and don't necessarily represent the views of Equifax or its management.


text:
By Bob Huber
Throughout her career as a high school and college teacher, my wife Marilyn saved everything. Her multiple desks — she took over mine among others years ago — were stuffed full of scrawled love notes, chewed pencil stubs, dirty pictures, photos, class albums, and test papers, all taken from her students.
I think she planned to use these items later as blackmail to supplement her retirement income.
Anyway, in one drawer I ran across a huge envelope stuffed with crumpled, yellowed notes. It was titled: "Wild Analogies and Metaphors from High School and College Students, 1956-2001."
Here are the clean ones:
(Warning: Some of these items are not funny. They're downright scary!)
• Her face was a perfect oval, like a balloon that had been gently compressed by a Thigh Master.
• His thoughts tumbled in his head like panties in a dryer without Cling Free.
• He spoke with the wisdom that can only come from experience, like a guy who looked at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it and now stumbles around the country warning high school kids about the dangers of looking at a solar eclipse without one of those boxes with a pinhole in it.
• She grew on him like he was a room-temperature slice of Canadian beef and she was a colony of E-coli.
• She had a deep, throaty laugh like the sound of a dog just before it throws up.
• He was tall as a 6-foot-3-inch tree.
• His wife's infidelity came as a shock, like a hike in the surcharge of an ATM machine.
• The little boat gently drifted across the pond, exactly the opposite of a bowling ball.
• He fell 12 stories, hitting the pavement like a Hefty bag filled with vegetable soup.
• The scene had a surreal quality, like when you're in a strange city and the news comes on at 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m.
• Her hair glistened in the rain like a nose hair after a sneeze.
• The hailstones leaped from the road, like maggots when you fry them.
• Long separated, the star-crossed lovers raced across the grassy field toward each other like two freight trains, one having left Cleveland at 6:30 p.m. traveling at 5 mph, the other from Topeka at 4:l9 p.m. at a speed of 3 mph.
• They lived in a suburban neighborhood with picket fences that resembled Nancy Kerrigan's teeth.
• He fell for her like his heart was a mob informant and she was the East River.
• Grandpa had a mind like a steel trap, but it was left outside and rusted shut.
• Mad cow disease is like the herd shot round the world.
• Shots rang out, as shots are wont to do.
• The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law. It would never work.
• He had a hungry look, the kind you get from not eating for a while.
• He was lame as a duck — not the metaphorical duck, but a real duck that was actually lame, like from stepping on a land mine or something.
• The ballerina stood gracefully "en pointe" and extended her leg, like a dog at a fire hydrant.
• It was an American tradition, like fathers abandoning their kids at shopping malls or chasing them with power tools.
• He loved her deeply. When she spoke, he heard bells, like a garbage truck backing up.
• Her eyes were like limpid pools, but someone forgot to put in the pH cleanser.
• It hurt like the way your tongue stings after you accidentally staple it to your desk.
• He was tall, dark, and on probation.
Bob Huber is a retired journalist living in Portales.


text:
Bachelor's degree programs for adolescence education (grades 7-12): biology, chemistry, earth science, English, mathematics, modern languages (French, Italian, Spanish), physics, and social studies (Africana studies, American studies, anthropology, economics, history, political science, Puerto Rican and Latino studies, sociology), and special subjects (all grades): music - full information and requirements
Please contact the department for information on academic advisers and office hours.
The School of Education and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences jointly offer a program for students who plan to teach earth science in grades 7 through 12. Additional information may be obtained from the School of Education or the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Students should consult a counselor as early as possible to plan their program.
Adolescence education (grades 7-12) and special subject programs are writing intensive.
Program requirements (63-64� credits)
All of the following:
a) Geology 1100, 1200, 2100, 22, 3300, 3900, 2200, 2300.
b) At least six additional credits in geology courses numbered 10 or above.
c) Chemistry 1100 or its equivalent.
d) Mathematics 1201, or Computer and Information Science 1.10, 1.20, or 1110.
The following pedagogical courses in School of Education: Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402, 4404, 4410 (total of 21 credits):
This four-term sequence may be started in the lower-sophomore term, or upper-sophomore term.
Education 2001, 2002, 3401, 3402 (12 credits).
The appropriate 5-credit course in student teaching:
Education 4404: Seminar on Methods of Teaching Science, Student Teaching I
The appropriate 4-credit course in student teaching:
Education 4410: Advanced Seminar on Methods of Teaching Science, Student Teaching II
This program reflects changes in teacher certification requirements recently implemented by the New York State Education Department. Students completing majors in secondary education or in special subjects under the former requirements should refer to the 2000-2003 Undergraduate Bulletin.
Degree programs in adolescence education and in special subjects include a major in an appropriate department of the college and in the case of social studies may also include an approved selection of interdepartmental courses.
Completion of an adolescence education program as part of a major in English, one of the appropriate social sciences, mathematics, one of the sciences, or a language other than English qualifies students for New York State initial certification in adolescence education for grades 7 through 12.
Students qualifying for the initial certification in adolescence education may obtain an extension to teach English, social studies, mathematics, or one of the sciences in grades 5 and 6 by taking Education 3454.
Students, except music education majors, must complete 21 credits in the School of Education as specified above.
Admission requirements and academic standing
Students must have a GPA of 2.50 or higher based on a minimum of 30 credits in liberal arts and sciences to take Education 2001, 2002, 3401 or 3402; an average of 2.75 in Education 16 and 34 is required to continue to Education 3401 and/or Education 3402; to take Education 4413 or 4401-71.13, students must have an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher and permission of the head of adolescence education and special subjects; to take Education 4407-4406, students must earn a B- or higher in Education 4401-4406, a GPA of 2.75 or higher in their major, and the permission of the head of adolescence education and special subjects. A student who takes Education 4407-4412prior to Education 4401-71.13 must earn a B- or better grade in 4407-4406 to take Education 4401-4406.
Apply now to one of nearly 175 graduate and undergraduate degree and advance certificate programs.
Discover more than 130 bachelor's degree programs offering you the opportunity to explore different fields of study on October 30.
Our faculty not only share their discoveries and knowledge with you, they invite you to be active members of their research teams.
A privately owned residence hall is located just blocks from the college.
© 2016 All Rights Reserved Brooklyn College
2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210


text:
JACKSON, MI – A new jazz club is in the making for downtown Jackson, and it could be open this fall.
Rick LeMaster, who owns the building at 128 W. Michigan Ave., said a jazz club that would feature regional and out-of-state acts is being planned by resident George Brown.
The jazz club will replace the Oh! Bar, which closed about two weeks ago, LeMaster said. They are working on transferring the liquor license from the Oh! Bar to the jazz club.
"It's in the making right now," LeMaster said about the jazz club. "By the early fall, we should be up and running."
LeMaster said Brown has strong connections with the jazz community.
"That might be a little niche for downtown Jackson," LeMaster said. "We're certainly seeing more people in the downtown area."
Mike Easter opened the Oh! Bar in November 2010 as a venue for dueling piano players, live bands, comedy shows and other live acts.
In late 2009, crews began renovating the interior of the former Capitol Theatre — which closed in 1973 after a more than 50-year run — and the former Capitol Club next door. Workers discovered a wallet in a wall of the former Capitol Theatre.
Easter could not be reached for comment.
The new jazz club will join other music venues in downtown Jackson, including The Foundry at 216 Francis St. and Grand River Marketplace, 117 Louis Glick Highway.


text:
BLACK FRIDAY: Amazon's Android attack
If you're avoiding Dell's outstanding Android bargins in favor of a retailer you're familiar with, check out Amazon's smartphone promo, which features several handfuls of Androids starting at just a penny. The one cent selection includes Captivate, Incredible, Aria, Flipside, Bravo, Intercept, Optimus, Citrus, and Devour, amongst others. Fresher, hotter Androids, like the MT4G ($79.99) and G2 ($49.99) can be had at heavily discounted rates.
As usual, a new contract agreement is required. Most phone activation fees are waived.
Check out Amazon's smartphone promo here.


text:
The Czech Music Shop
Karel Gott
Karel Gott is know as the King of Czech Pop Music. Sit back and enjoy his rendition of pop tunes from the Czech Republic.
Karel is accompanied by the Ladislav Staidl Orchestra of Prague.
Side one: Lady Carneval --- O mami, dlk --- Oci barvi holubi --- Pisenjako vanek --- Hej hej baby --- Mistral --- Reknent odkud Vasznam --- Cas ruzi.
Side two: El Condor Pasa --- Laska blavniva --- Kavu si osladim --- C'est la vie-Poutnik --- Pisen pro Katu --- Kdyz jsem ja byl klul --- Toulky --- Malvina.
Available on cassette, this recording sells for $9.00 plus shipping and handling.
Home | Folk | Wedding | Polka | Featured | Order Info
without the express written permission of Apon


text:
Remember campaign finance reform?
Not a whole lot of people – including President Barack Obama – would be able to answer that question in the affirmative.
There was a time – and not too long a time ago it was – when the six-member Federal Election Commission, composed of three Democrats and three Republicans, would routinely and frustratingly deadlock on crucial votes. Again and again, some matter of importance would come before the body that is charged with enforcing campaign finance rules and regulations, but a 3-3 vote would leave things in limbo, exactly where they were.
No one back then would have thought of those times as the good old days. But, compared to the current mess, it actually looks like that.
As of Wednesday, each of the five members currently on the FEC is serving past the official expiration of his or her term. The sixth seat remains vacant.
For another example, one need look no farther than to the president's campaign committee, which has been unceremoniously transformed into Organizing for Action, an advocacy group that can receive unlimited donations.
There used to be opposite views on campaign financing:
At one extreme,were those who believed that there really should be no limits, that individuals and organizations and businesses should be free to contribute whatever they wanted to whomever they wanted. At the other end of the spectrum, there were the folks who wanted complete public financing of all political campaigns.
Now, though, there are those assuming a new position: pretending to care, talking of the need for restrictions, but never backing up their words with action.
The president, who can still talk a good game on campaign financing, is becoming the de facto head of this new group.


text:
CarolAnne Bekus, Brianna Glowinski and Kristen Obermeier of Hillsborough, Daniel Peterson of Middlesex, Mellissa Smutko and Jennifer Versfelt of Bridgewater were chosen as the 2013 Outstanding 4-H'ers of Somerset County. Ernest Hall of Raritan and Debra Johnson of Skillman were recognized at Somerset County Outstanding Alumi for 2013 for their outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H program, both in their youth and as adult volunteers.
They were recognized at a special reception at the July 17 4-H Association meeting. This is one of the greatest honors a 4-H member and alum can receive. Each shared personal experiences and was recognized by peers, parents and volunteer leaders. They will also be honored at a dinner reception.
Criteria for selection include outstanding service in the following areas: demonstration of leadership qualities; personal growth; participation in club, county, state & national events; achievement, attitude; example to others; and contribution to the total program.
CarolAnne Bekus has been a horse club member for 7 years. She is very active in her club and division. She helped reinstate the Teen Horse Council as a way to bring the horse clubs together into a cohesive division from the youth level. CarolAnne has participated in county and state presentations, state horse shows, and was even the Round Robin Junior Showman. At state horse shows she is a big help with many of the jobs that need to be done.
Brianna Glowinski is filled with so many talents and loves. From hosting a very successful fundraiser to making cupcakes to changing spark plugs, this young lady has served as an inspiration and mentor to youth members and adult volunteers. Most recently, Brianna has encouraged and inspired the younger members of our program to participate in the public presentation program. Brianna has represented Somerset County 4-H locally, nationally and just recently internationally in Russia in a 4-H youth exchange program.
Kristen Obermeier has been in the Woof Dog club for 12 years, where she is currently the president. She works with both members and their parents to answer their questions. She is also an active member of the Just Kidding Goat Club. She has participated in both state and county presentations. She works tirelessly at the fair making milkshakes, sno-cones and dipping ice cream. Kristen is a role model to other 4-Hers with her positive attitude and 100% dedication to everything she does.
Dan Peterson is one of the most involved members Somerset County 4-H has. He has taken advantage of nearly every opportunity on a state and national level. He has been the club secretary and president of 4-H Senior Council where he runs meetings and organizes events. He has been a counselor and volunteer teacher at TOPS camp. He helps the Association at all fundraising events – BIG Basket Auction, yearbook and catalog ad sales, and wreath sales. He has participated in state presentations (where he won best in room), North Jersey Teen Conference, National 4-H Congress, and Citizen Washington Focus.
Mellissa Smutko was born into 4-H. She has participated in cooking and sewing, small animal and double Dutch jump rope clubs. She was a founding member of the double Dutch club, and plans to become a junior leader next year. She has been a volunteer camp counselor at the 4-H TOPS camp, and volunteered at 4-H Science-sational Day and the 4-H Fair. She was a Somerset County 4-H representative to Citizenship Washington Focus, a national 4-H leadership opportunity. Mellissa is a teen leader in the organization and implementation of the BIG Basket Auction.
Jennifer Versfelt has spent 6 years in both Pawsabilities and Gingersnaps. She is currently the club president of Pawsabilities and has been essential in updating the club constitution and planning and running club dog shows and fundraisers. She was the Somerset County 4-H Health Ambassador for 4 years. She represents and spreads the clover both in and out of 4-H. Jennie uses her positive, can-do attitude in everything she does. Jennie works with the youngest campers at TOPS Camp where she uses her boundless energy and people skills to create a positive rapport with her co-counselors and campers and she serves as a role model for younger counselors.
Ernest Hall was a member of the Somerset County 4-H horse club and rocketry club. As an adult, Ernie has been a tremendous help with county events such as 4-H Open House, Science-Sational day, CloverCon, the BIG Rummage Sale, and the 4-H Fair. His cheerful disposition and helpful attitude helps to "get things done" even in the toughest weather. When the horse stalls are being set up and taken down for Fair, Ernie is always there. When Somerset County 4-H hosted the State 4-H Hippology and Horse Judging contest, Ernie knew help was needed and used his culinary experience to set up the dinner for over 100 folks that night. He is always willing to help.
Debra Johnson (then Olsen) joined the Chaps N Spurs 4-H Horse Club when she was 16. She was a Western rider and showed in local shows as well as the Somerset County 4-H Fair. Debbie learned early on that you get out of 4-H what you put into it and she returned to Chaps N Spurs with her own daughters, Kristen and Kara. When her son Luke was in 4-H she and Luke became part of a team to promote healthy living, Debbie is now an assistant leader for Chaps N Spurs and is an Association member. In those roles she is here to provide manpower and support for the 4-H Horse Project Tack Sale, the Somerset County 4-H Rummage Sale and of course the Fair ever year. Her most recent position is as Somerset County 4-H Market Lamb Co-chair.
4-H is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County and offers membership and educational programs without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability or handicap.


text:
MARION, Ind. (21Alive) - Marion High School boys basketball guard James Blackmon Jr. was named Wednesday a 2014 McDonald's All-American.
Blackmon, a senior, is averaging 35.7 points per game, which ranks him third in the state of Indiana.
Blackmon is committed to Indiana University.
He played three years at Bishop Luers High School before transferring.
The boys McDonald's High School All-American Game is Apr. 2 from the United Center in Chicago.
What are your thoughts CLICK HERE to leave us a "QUESTION OF THE DAY" comment.
© Copyright 2016, A Quincy Media broadcasting station. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
The Star-Ledger Preseason Top 20 is here. We'll be rolling the poll out over the next four days, with five squads being revealed every day. Nos. 20 through 16 were revealed on Tuesday and Nos. 15 through 11 were posted on Wednesday.
10. Holy Cross
Last season: 18-3-2 (South Jersey Coaches Association Tournament quarterfinals, South Jersey, Non-Public A finals
Key returners: Carolyn Eckerle (17 goals, 16 assists), Morgan Morrocco (14 goals, four assists), Erica Wallace (10 goals, seven assists), Julieann Gee (11 goals, seven assists)
Key graduations: Victoria Wallace (nine goals, six assists)
9. Montgomery
Last season: 15-5-2 (Somerset County Tournament semifinals, Group 4 final)
Key returners: Marissa Kowalski (six goals, three assists), Helen Sluder (six goals, one assist), Hannah Taylor (five goals, one assist)
Key graduations: Colby Ciarrocca (22 goals, 13 assists), Jessica Goldman (10 goals, 11 assists) Katherine Lynch (two goals, three assists), Rebecca Ravitz (73 saves, eight shutouts)
8. Bridgewater-Raritan
Last season: 17-5-5 (Somerset County Tournament final, Group 4 champions)
Key returners: Samantha Orecchio (six goals), Hayley Soriano (six goals, three assists), Danielle Staffin (13 saves)
Key graduations: Casey Murphy (131 saves, 15 shutouts), Daniella Greco (six goals, one assist), Lauren Hall (four goals, 11 assists)
7. Bishop Ahr
Last season: 17-2-2 (Greater Middlesex Tournament semifinals, Non-Public A champions.)
Key returners: Jill Vassallo (22 goals, 11 assists), Sam Driscoll (seven goals, five assists), Cassie Branigan (four goals, four assists)
Key graduations: Alex Povelaitis (15 foals, 12 assists), Briana Foster (79 saves,
6. Hunterdon Central
Last season: 19-4-1 (Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament champions, Central Jersey, Group 4 finals)
Key returners: Allison DeLuca (18 goals, 11 assists), Christine Tack (13 goals, eight assists), Gabby Provenzano (six goals, five assists), Luciana Zullo (five goals, five assists)
Key graduations: Bristol Pizzuto (80 saves, 7 shutouts)
Email Jeremy Schneider at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Eat & Drink
Rainhard Brewing Company coming to The Stockyards
If you live in the area around St.Clair West and Keele and were less than enthused about the news that your neighbourhood would be getting a sprawling retail centre, I have some actually exciting news for you: the Stockyards will soon be getting its very own brewery.
Slated to open at 100 Symes Road, a building that was used through the 1950s as a meat packing facility and stands directly adjacent to the historical Toronto incinerator, Rainhard Brewing Company should be brewing beer by the end of this year.
Founder Jordan Rainhard tells me that, while arduous, the permit process is underway and he's optimistic the space can be open by December. "We had the zoning already so we didn't have to apply for any variances, and it's now a matter of getting approval for the permits we have in place right now," he says.
Rainhard is a homebrewer whose hobby turned into his passion, and now he's hoping to turn that passion into his career. Along with a slew of homebrewing awards, he's brewed with a handful of local brewers previously including Whitby's 5 Paddles Brewing Co. And while there seems to be a lot of new brewers hoping to market their beer as "handmade," it would seem Rainhard has a pretty legitimate claim to that word.
"I'll be using a very manual process," he tells me of his seven barrel (roughly 11 hectolitre) brewhouse. "Nothing is automated. I'll be hand mashing in, doing manual temperature corrections, and eventually using a bottle filler that I made myself."
As for what kind of beer he'll be brewing, Rainhard appears to be a man after my own heart (and that of most craft beer fans in Toronto). "I brew what I love to drink myself and that's really hoppy styles," he says. "I started with IPAs then moved on to double IPAs so I'm going to have those as staples," he says, "But I'll get into some session [low alcohol] beers too which are popping up everywhere these days. I find myself drinking [Great Lakes Brewery's 3.2%] Limp Puppet a lot these days. I tend toward those styles."
As for his market, Rainhard is going to keep things local. "I want to promote the community," he says. So while he'll aim for roughly 15-20 draught accounts throughout the city, the main focus will be bottle sales. "We're going to have a retail shop on site from day one. We've already got the conditional license from the AGCO pending building inspection."
The retail shop will sell 650ml "bombers" and while nothing is finalized yet, will likely be open from 11am to 9pm every day.
As for the current trend in Toronto toward brewpubs, Rainhard is unequivocal that he's not interested in going that route. "No," he says, "I grew up working in that industry and starting your own restaurant at the same time is another beast."
Instead he'll have 3200sq ft event space and a tasting room where you can sit right in the brewhouse to enjoy 5oz and 12oz samples sizes and see how the beer is made, all with the idea of taking a few bottles home with you when you leave.
Which means that, come December, if you do have to go to Target or Old Navy, at least you can grab some local beer as part of your shopping trip.
Ben Johnson also writes about beer over on Ben's Beer Blog. You really should vote for him as your favourite beer writer in The Golden Tap Awards.
22 Comments
Sort By Oldest First / Newest First
Stockyards already smell bad enough, now with all the farting it's going to be worse.
Remember kids: hops make you gassy.
"Indie" coffee shops, "craft" breweries or "vintage" clothing stores.
Taco lover
We've reached maximum saturation with all these things.
It's time to turf the bloated corporations. Buy local!
Entrepreneurship is what makes a city vibrant!
Portland 600,000 over seventy breweries
Toronto 2.5 million a couple decent ones, none on the same level as the best.
Im a believer in fresh ideas.
We've ran the gamut of these breweries and cafes.
Entrepreneurship needs to be innovative.
All this is doing is beating a dead horse.
Has to do with the fact all anyone wants to do in this city is open a cafe or brewery or vintage clothing shop.
No one is willing to try anything different.
Craft beer may seem like a trend but it's more of a renaissance. The public distaste for German style lagers has been growing since the 1970's. Watery beers with little to no flavor are becoming boring to the average consumer. This goes hand in hand with the public obsession with higher quality food consumption. Fine food grocery stores (Whole Foods) are seeing more consumers much more frequently (look it up). Also, look at the amount of specialty restaurants popping up all over the place. Good food is here and so is good beer. Craft beer is absolutely taking off with no signs of slowing down in at least the next decade.
Before prohibition people were enjoying big beers! What I mean by that, is beers with flavor and character. There were so many choices from porters, stouts, ipas, table beers, sours, belgians, saisons (farmhouse beers), etc. After prohibition a lot of brewers and their recipes were lost for good. Big business came along and started advertising lagers and pilsners at a low cost, tying them into major sporting event. Big brands like A-busch, Molson and Labatts took over the public palate and new beer culture was born.
We're finally getting back to our beer roots everyone. Be proud, be happy and drink good beer.
My takeaway point is that craft beer is not a trend or something new. It's the way beer is supposed to be brewed, with love, passion, care and attention to the finest details. What's great about craft beer is the amount of variation it allows. Don't throw down a small brewery cause you don't like one of their beers... Maybe hops aren't your bag, so try a stout, porter, saison, sour, english ale, scottish ale, maybe even a lager... Lagers are a style of beer and I don't bash them cause they're great, go down smooth, tastes light and refreshing. There are literally hundreds of types of beer, not to mention interpretations of them. It's good to have lots of variety when it comes to selecting your beer.
If you think Toronto has a saturated market for craft beer then think again, sir. Craft beer is just getting started in Ontario and it's nowhere near its capacity.
San Diego County has over 700 breweries in just the county. Toronto has maybe a dozen, and half aren't even that good, IMO.
If you think brewing beer isn't innovative... Why not dabble with a nice peanut butter porter... Or an IPA brewed with scorpion peppers on cask...Maybe a 14 month old brett barrel aged IPA... Brewing beer is art and in order for it to progress it must be innovative...


text:
Holiday Homes and Villas ideal for cycling and mountain biking in Cornwall
We have found 3 properties to book, based on your search for Holiday Homes and Villas ideal for cycling and mountain biking in Cornwall, England.
Carvean Luxury Self Catering Holiday Home Carbis Bay Cornwall
Holiday Home in St Ives, Cornwall, England
Escape the crowds! Carvean is the perfect retreat for families or couples sleeping six in spacious luxury. Furnished to a very high standard with added benefits of Sky, Wifi, conse...
£ 420.00 - £ 1,575.00 per week
Sleeps: 6Pet & Dog Friendly Pets Welcome
Tehidy Holiday Park Caravans Cornwall
Holiday Home in Illogan, Cornwall, England
Voted Regional Winner for the last 4 years. Tehidy Holiday Park offers Holiday Caravans, Cottages and Camping/ Touring pitches. Situated approximately half way between St Ives and ...
£ 240.00 - £ 800.00 per week
Sleeps: 6
Beachmodern NO 28 Large Beach Holiday Home Coast of Cornwall
Holiday Home in BUDE, Cornwall, England
No. 28 is a large luxury house just 5mins walk from the beach and Cliff tops of Bude. Overlooking the golf course with views towards the coastline. It's a minimal and modern in its...
£ 1,500.00 - £ 4,000.00 per week
Sleeps: 20Pet & Dog Friendly Pets Welcome
Wheelchair Friendly Accessible


text:
support pass people restful times invested Karen Millen UK about the beach front throughout the summer time holidays.Pictures in publications begin to lift our mood and give us strategies since the celebrities and also the designers begin to established the style trends to the coming summer time months. It is time to begin considering of uncovering ourselves and letting our legs and arms out to the sunlight to Karen Millen dresses the primary time in very numerous months. The icon for summer time that sends out the information that warmer climate is about the way may be the summer time dress. every 12 months we wait around with eagerness to determine what summer time gowns would be shipped for the stores to assure that we are able to make a decision if it games up with our swimwear or whether or not it suggests that people also have to be in your industry for any new bikini or cutout swimsuit.Will you opt forKaren Millen outlet any entire duration maxi attire or are you currently tired of hiding aside meaning that the shorter floatier kind of summer time attire would be the method to go?
Cheap Watches Philippines half fraction Online Shopping for Watches at everyday low prices: Men's Watches,men watches online Women's Watches, Sport Watches, Fashion Watches, Save 30-60% off top brand name shoes like Nike, Vans, Converse, Adidas, Toms and more. Visit to find your perfect pair Cheap Nike Shoes,Cheap air jordans,buy cheap shoes,sports discount shoes Jordans cootrade this publicly. Cheap Nike Shoes,cheap jordan shoes Cheap Air Jordans,Buy cheap shoes such as cheap nike shoes,air jordans,air max,air shox,more $150 Free shipping,Premium quality,no Shoe Outlet, Discount Shoes, Nike Outlet, Jordan Outlet. Shoe & Clothing Outlet sports shoes discount Sale & discount prices on Shoes & Clothing. Nike, cheap accessories Jordan, adidas, Under Armour, Puma & more.cheap nike free run+2, women shoes online cheap-shoesnike nike cheap shoes.runnersworld Forums Runner Communities.
On Sale Now Aqua Master Diamond Watch Men's Stainless Steel Watches men watches online with 2 row Men's Diamond Watches and Women's Diamond Watches brand Watches from Buy men's watches, ladies' watches, or sell a used watch. Search for watches and offer watches for sale free of charge for private customers; Automatic.Cheap Nike Air Max Sale cheap jordan shoes,Nike Air Max 90,95,Air Max LTD are best-selling shoes sports shoes in Nike Air Max Online Store-Airmaxsale.com save off up to 45%.Cheap nike air max on sale here.save 40-60% off for your order,FREE shipping,no sale tax,we offer the lower price air max shoes sports shoes discount including air max 90,air max.


text:
Fixed PriceBudget: $70
Start DateDecember 6, 2012
The Detail of the Technical paper is as follow
I will provide some of the resources, and the writer should find at least 3
Lean Team Implementation
Please develop a plan to implement lean teams in an organization. This may be a hypothetical organization or may be one with which you are familiar. " but fake name "
Review the reading and look into the AB/I, Science Direct/Elsevier, and Emerald databases. In addition to assigned reading, at a minimum, you should read ImplementationHancock, Hancocktext (same article but text only) and TeamsKatzenbach from the online course pack. Also read LeanNegative from the coursepack or find at least one other article which concludes that lean initiatives may not be successful. . A minimum of six sources should be used as references;.
Teams may be a "natural" work team: individuals who work together on a day-to-day basis; "kaizen" teams organized temporarily to address a specific, chronic problem; cross-functional teams working on, for example, new product introduction; and management or engineering teams.
Your plan should address (at minimum) these issues:
1. Why a team fits here.
2. How leadership will be determined.
3. How the team members are selected.
4. How should the team be monitored?
5. What are the intrinsic and extrinsic reward systems?
6. How is individual and group accountability handled?
7. What to do if things go wrong?
8. What role does being an effective team member have in individual performance reviews?
9. What are the organization's alternatives if teams are not used?
The report should answer the questions with supporting documentation from references and/or your own experience. This is due at (December 8th) USA Eastern Standard time. I am looking for plausibility, not great detail. The final product should be 7-10 pages. The conclusion should be suitable for an executive summary. I pay attention to the following:
Overall organization/format/use of references:
Language/writing quality
Questions addressed
Logical conclusion with recommendations
If you are interested I would like you to contact me back and I would like to discuss that through skype or similar contact method.
Skills: science, management, engineering, leadership
Activity on this Job
Last Viewed by Client: 3 years ago
Invites Sent: 33
Unanswered Invites: 0
Hired: 1
About the Client
United States
Kalamazoo 08:16 PM
Jobs Posted
100% Hire Rate, 1 Open Job
Total Spent
3 Hires, 1 Active


text:
Motor vehicle accident, Lander and Harvard roads: A Jan. 29 morning rush hour accident involving a pickup truck left an electrical utility pole broken in two places and sheared a fire hydrant as well, sending at least one person to Ahuja Medical Center. It also forced the closure of Lander road for about eight hours as crews from Cleveland Water Department and Electric Illuminating company arrived to repair the damage. Police noted that the hydrant was not leaking water at the time. No further information was available.
Car-Motorcyle accident, Miles Road: No serious injuries were reported after the drivers of a car and a motorcycle respectively lost control and slipped on icy road conditions about 6:30 a.m. on Jan. 28. No further information was available.
Suspicious vehicle, Harvard Road: A resident reported about 10:45 p.m. on Jan. 28 that an unknown dark sedan was parked in his driveway in the 29400 block of Harvard Road, where it remained for more than 10 minutes. The car was last seen heading east on Harvard.
Disturbance, Orange Place: A guest at Extended Stay North reported an altercation near the front desk shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 24. Police contacted the desk clerk, who said there was an argument between a man and woman that was not physical, and that they were not staying there but looked like some familiar faces to the staff. About five minutes later, they were leaving in a gray car heading towards Chagrin Boulevard.
Squad call, Orange Place: Police and medics responded Jan. 28 to a report of a 1-month-old baby boy having difficulty breathing at the University Hospitals' Chagrin Highlands Urgent Care. He was transported immediately to Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood for more intensive treatment.
Warrant served, Pinecrest Drive and Orange Place: Police responding to a disabled vehicle about 4 p.m. on Jan. 23 found that the driver, a Garfield Heights man, 27, had aan active traffic warrant from the Maple Heights police department. He was taken to Buffalo Wild Wings in Warrensville Heights to await agency pick-up and transport.
Damage to mailbox, Pinecrest Drive: A resident reported about 4 p.m. on Jan. 28, that 10 hours earlier, an unknown truck had backed into his mailbox and then taken off, in an act he believed was intentional.
Assist (general), Harvard Road: An elderly resident reported late in the morning of Jan. 27 that someone had thrown a bag of garbage in her driveway and that she was unable to go out and get it, requesting help from police.
Assist (general), Orange Place: A manager at the Extended Stay North reported on the night of Jan. 27 that a guest had struck and damaged the awning on the front entrance, and requested assistance in putting up some yellow caution tape.
Warrant entered, Lander Road: The owner of a stolen Apple iPod arrived at the police station Jan. 26 with a serial number that was entered into crime computers for further investigation.
Found property, Pinecrest Drive: A resident reported Jan. 25 that he'd found a bolt in his driveway and wanted police to come and pick it up.
Fire alarm, Orange Place: Responding to a mid-afternoon fire alarm on Jan. 24 at the Courtyard by Marriott, police and firefighters learned that it was probably caused by drywall dust that got stirred up from the heat being turned on during a hotel renovation. Some of the dust seemed to have collected in a smoke detector's sensor intake.


text:
Pitch or Ditch for Friday, July 19
20 Comments
Opinion on this trade: 12 Team H2H 5X5 Craig, Kimbral, Harper for Braun, Puig, Benoit, Lester
I just dealt Holland and Papelbon for Marte. I had Josh Reddick as my 3rd OF who Marte will now be replacing. What do you think?
What closers do you have left?
Need to drop one when Aramis comes off the DL, which two would you keep ROS: Nick Franklin, Mitch Moreland, Aramis Ramirez. (Categories: R, RBI, 2b, 3b, HR, TB, SB, Avg). Thanks!
Yeah, Moreland's been killing me since he came back from the DL! But I wasn't sure of his chances for turning it around in the second half. Here's hoping Franklin's for real! Thanks!
Wanted your thoughts on this trade thrown at me, Joey Bats and Jose Altuve for Mike Trout? Im going to say no but just wanted your thoughts about this…thank u
What are your thoughts on closers that look destined to be traded. Which of these guys is most likely to end up still closing after a trade, and better yet stay a closer in 2014: F-Rod,Gregg, or Betancourt?
Thx for all your help this season
Standard 5×5 roto, who do you like better ROS, Logan Morrison or Josh Reddick?
I am in contention in my keeper league with 5 spots, no limits. I'm basically wondering which of my players I should look to hang onto and which I should deal to get help for this season. My possible keeper candidates as it stands are: Machado, Segura, Desmond, Car-Go, Stanton, Dominic Brown, Carl Crawford, Strasburg, Kershaw, Matt Moore. Basically just wondering which 4/5 should I hold onto to keep building a team around and which should I not worry about losing when searching for help in a trade?
Ive had weak production from my CI spot this season and still hold a 1 game lead….tried Moose a few times and now going with Chisenhall…..just dropped Pestano and picked up A Rod is he worth the chance??


text:
Building Bricks Party: A family, all-age, program to "design, build and bond" using the library's building bricks—and no big mess at home to clean up. One Saturday a month in March, April and (some places) May, at Caledonia Township, Comstock Park, Plainfield Township, Alpine Township, Tyrone Township, Grandville, and East Grand Rapids branches; also select other days in April including at Walker, Englehardt, and Byron Township branches. For dates, times and more information, visit the event calendar at kdl.org/events and search for keyword "Bricks" or call 877/243-2466.
Hackley Public Library (Muskegon)
Monthly program for ages 3—11 and their parents, March 22 at 2 p.m. "A LEGO building good time as we use our imaginations to come up with cool constructions. Remember, we'll supply the LEGOs, you supply the ideas." For more information visit hackleylibrary.org or call 231/722-7276.
Grand Rapids Public Library
Let's Build program for ages preschool—12, "but anyone is welcome." Participants "can explore different types of building materials—everything from LEGOs to recycled material—and create something as unique as they are." Free and open to the public. Spring Break (April 7—11), various dates and times at Main library, West Leonard, Yankee Clipper, Seymour, Van Belkum, Madison Square, Ottawa Hills, and West Side branches. For more information, visit grpl.org and search "Let's Build" or call 988-5400 or the branch you are interested in visiting.
Saugatuck-Douglas District Library
Sunday Block Parties (featuring LEGO bricks). Program "recommended" for ages Pre-K—5th grade and their families. "Build a car to race down our ramp. See how tall a skyscraper you can build. Share your creations with your fellow building enthusiasts and display them in the library." March 16 at 1:30 p.m. For more information, visit sdlibrary.org or call 269/857-3005.


text:
Natalie Portman, Aaron Sorkin triumph at Golden Globes
Natalie Portman won for her role in Black Swan
Jewish stars were celebrating last night after they swept the boards at the Golden Globes ceremony in Los Angeles.
Jerusalem-born actress Natalie Portman has been widely tipped for an Oscar-nomination after she was named Best Actress for Black Swan.
The film, released in Britain this week, stars Ms Portman as a tormented prima ballerina and is directed by Jewish filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.
Mr Aronofsky was nominated for Best Director but lost out to The Social Network, a retelling of the origin of Facebook and its Jewish misfit creator Mark Zuckerberg.
The film won four awards last night, including Best Screenplay for writer Aaron Sorkin. Its stars, Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield, were both nominated but did not win in their categories.
Other successes included The Kids Are All Right, written by Lisa Cholodenko and Stuart Blumberg, which picked up the prize for Best Comedy, and The King's Speech, written by David Seidler. Dane Susanne Bier won for Best Foreign Language Film for In a Better World.
Actor Paul Giamatti was named as Best Actor for a Comedy for his role in the soon-to-be released film adaptation of the Mordecai Richler's 1997 novel Barney's Version.
In the television section of the awards, Jewish actress Katey Sagel triumphed for the series Sons of Anarchy, while Glee, which stars Jewish performer Lea Michele as the main character, was chosen as Best Television Series.


text:
Text Size: A | A
It was slow enough — and cold enough — for Aimee Parlatore to make a cup of hot tea in a large green cup. The 27-year-old firefighter and paramedic with the Schenectady Fire Department stood in the kitchen of the department's headquarters on Veeder Avenue on a Friday night, a little past 10:30. Lt. Chris Keough was in the room. So were a couple of other firefighters. Nobody was paying any attention to the Oklahoma ...
You Must Log-In or Subscribe to Continue
Individual stories can be found and purchased from our Archives for $2.00
Enjoy this story? Share it!


text:
Member? Sign in. Not a member? Register for free.
Timer Clock
Mac OS Utilities
Take a look at our other apps, too.
Timer Clock is a simple to use timer utility which perfectly combines a timer with four great features (shutdown, restart, sleep or remind) and a clock in one application.
Have you ever missed an appointment, left your pizza in the oven for too long or forgot other things because you couldn't keep track of time?
Timer Clock will help you managing your time more efficient and never forget about anything again by its simple and clean looking interface. The focus is kept on the most important thing: Your time.
If the remind timer reaches zero, an alert is shown and an alarm signal is played. You can simply toggle between timer and clock functionality without interrupt by clicking on the corresponding icon.
What's New
- Updated menu


text:
David Matthew Klein
Photo: © Harriet Jaffe
About the Author
David Klein is a native of upstate New York whose short fiction has appeared in a variety of literary magazines. He owns and operates a marketing communications firm in Delmar, New York, where he lives with his wife and two children. Klein is at work on a second novel.


text:
Free Blanchard Event – Manager's Guide to the Emotional WorkplaceSmall Business
"Life is not a straight line — there will always beRead More
Productivity Gains Through Culture, Visuality, and Collaboration (Part 2): The Importance of Organizational Culture and LeadershipManufacturing
In my previous post, I described the challenges senior management faces in scaling collaboration capabilities to addressRead More
Extraordinary Teamwork When Teammates are RemoteCiscoHome
I enjoy being part of a team. It's great for generatingRead More
Evolution of Key Cisco Leadership PositionsThe Platform
Cisco's long-standing belief has always been that companies need to evolve to drive forward and lead through market transitions.Read More
Edzard Overbeek Appointed Head of Cisco ServicesThe Platform
As Cisco continues to grow, there will naturally be management changes across the business—this gives us a real opportunityRead More
Making Culture More than a Nice WordCollaboration
At its essence, collaboration is about working together to accomplish a common goal. You can buy all ofRead More


text:
It may be my new favorite restaurant, but then again I'm not sure. After all, I only went three times in one week. No joke! I went once on a date with my husband, then with some friends and their families after they heard how much we enjoyed it, and again when my sister and her fiancée were in town. The place? A small little pub and teahouse located on Beekman Street affectionately known as The Local. With a menu full of options for any appetite and having an inviting atmosphere, it's a watering hole and a family friendly restaurant that won't empty your wallet. If you've never been, you're missing out on one of the best kept secrets hidden in the art district of Saratoga Springs.
The first thing you should know is that this restaurant is extremely easy to find, but for some reason it took me almost eight months to discover it. Located on the corner of Beekman Street and Grand Avenue, parking will probably be your hardest task besides trying to figure out what delicious entrée you will be eating. I say that because it only takes a minute or two finding a spot to park along one of the side streets. Once you're done with that, you have two options on where you can sit: inside the restaurant or outside in the pub garden (wouldn't recommend the later in the winter though). Inside The Local, one of the first things you'll notice is the wood bar that seats over a dozen folks. After that, there's the stone fireplace, mugs hanging above the bar, a chalk beer list also hanging above the bar, booths on the far end of the restaurant, and pub styling tables with leather ottomans on casters in the front. Of course, you also have your standard darts and television as any traditional bar does.
Outside, however, has more of a "beer garden" feel with stone/gravel walkways, modern Adirondack chairs, café style tables, and lights hanging along the fence and in the trees. To me, after a long winter, I can't think of a more relaxing place to have dinner. And then to top things off, The Local also has some great events which are also posted on their Facebook page; and from the looks of it, they have bands that play there on a regular basis making it just another way to enjoy the evening.
Then comes the hardest part of going to The Local: trying to decide what to eat much less what to drink. Having been voted "Best Fish and Chips" and "Best Burger" in town, those two items seem like an obvious choice. But with a menu filled with Irish and English specialties all ranging from $6 to $15, it's hard to decide whether to get poutine fries, Sheppard's pie, a tea sandwich, a salad, or even the steak and chips. Even the kids menu is hard to pass up. The Local also has an unforgettable weekend brunch menu, served from 9:30am to 3:00pm, featuring Irish dishes to traditional pancakes. And by the time you're finish with everything, don't forget their dessert menu; once again it won't disappoint. Afterwards, if you haven't eaten yourself into a coma, you can always walk around Beekman to make yourself feel less guilty for eating all that tasty food.
In addition to the extensive menu, The Local also has an array of fine teas, craft beer, and specialty drinks. And for the record, this isn't another bar where the server doesn't know anything. If you want a suggestion of what might pair well with your meal, they are very quick with suggestions. This is one of those places I almost wished my husband and I fought more so I would have an excuse to escape to have a decent draft beer. On our first visit to The Local, one of my husband's first questions was in regards to their Mug Club. With only 220 spots available and a wait list to boot, our waitress informed us of the many benefits of becoming a member. For starters, every member receives a personal mug which is hung above the bar. When you then order a beer, because it's a 20oz mug, you get four extra ounces of beer for free not to mention the Mug Club specials every Monday and Tuesday. Members also get an invitation for the Annual Mug Club party where they also receive a Mug Club t-shirt. Let me just say, I'm thinking I may need to get on that waitlist.
The Local, which has been honored as one of the "best neighborhood bars," definitely lives up to its reputation as the place where locals go because it's so good. For personal reasons, I love the fact that I can go to a place, not have to drive here and there for parking, get a great meal without breaking the bank, have a decent drink, and bring my family. It was embarrassing to admit that I went so often in one week, but when you find a place you love, it's hard not going back several times. It's hard to believe such a small place could have such a large personality, but that's what makes it unique. No doubt, this is my favorite local restaurant.