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Briefs - March 4 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:02AMSenior Meal every third Sunday at Clarinda Regional Health Center
Do you really need new Customers? | What Hospitality Businesses can learn from Retail | By Ragsdale Hendrie Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:07AMMany in the Hospitality Industry felt they knew everything about the Customer Experience. Even the very definition of Hospitality percolated with terms like care, attention, excitement, relaxation, special, nourishment for the body, soul and spirit – all oriented to that special cachet, which was ours alone. And, others started to borrow on our expertise, particularly with an emphasis on ...
Religion Notes: March 5 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:41AMSt. Matthews United Methodist Church , 202 Hope Mills Road, will hold a blood drive for the Cape Fear Blood Donor Center today, March 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. Open to community donors. 425-0401.
PIC greets Russian ladies with fresh roses Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:09AMAs a leading hotel catering to the Russian market on Saipan, Pacific Islands Club has organized and developed several events to treat its Russian guests with special care. In January, PIC hosted two spectacular parties to celebrate the Russian Orthodox Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Boulder Acoustic Society returns to Silver City Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:43AMSILVER CITY - Back due to popular demand after their appearance at the 2008 Pickamania!, the Mimbres Region Arts Council Folk Series presents Boulder Acoustic Society tonight at the Buffalo Dance Hall. This will be the only Folk Series event to be held at the Buffalo Dance Hall this year.
Choruses To Serenade City In March Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:28PMMarch is chorus month. Not officially, mind you. But all three of our excellent local choruses, having survived their respective holiday festivities, greeted the new year and gotten in two solid months of rehearsal, are now ready to present concerts.
Research and Markets: The Gifting Report 2010: The Ultimate Guide to the Consumer Gift-Giving Market Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:00PMDUBLIN----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Gifting Report 2010: The Ultimate Guide to the Consumer Gift-Giving Market" report to their offering.
A present you can’t see Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:03AMIn this year of lean Christmases across the nation, one Telluride group was spared a difficult decision by a holiday surprise.
Pay your Parking Ticket With a Toy Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:56AMNothing sours an afternoon of holiday shopping more than returning to your car and finding that foreboding neon envelop tucked menacingly under the windshield wiper of your snow-laden car. Parking tickets.
Giving thanks in the mountains Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:51AMIt’s a holiday whose meaning has become as wide as the sky.
View from the couch Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 9:11AMCOMING SOON ON DVD! "DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE MORGANS?" (March 16):Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker play a couple facing marital strife when they must enter the Witness Protection Program.[...]
Swamp Things: Eerie Memories of '06 Haunt Democrats in '10 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:01AMThe swamp, it turns out, is still wet. And it's muddy enough to create a muddle. United States - Holidays - Politics - Parties - Democratic
Holiday seeks re-election to sheriff announces Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:08PMPulaski County Sheriff Doc Holladay has announced his intention to seek re-election as a Democrat. Holladay is currently serving his second term.
Rugby World Cup 2011 holidays go on sale Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:27AMThe first travel packages for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand went on sale today.
Child's Play: 30/30 reading challenge honors Dr. Seuss Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:53AMThe Anne Arundel County Public Library is participating in the Read Across Maryland Challenge launched by Gov. Martin O'Malley and the Maryland State Educators Association.
Working overtime for her ‘family’ Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:16AMPhoto by Keri Wood - Elk Grove Police Department finance analyst Cassandra Murphy was given the city’s Service Excellence Award, a yearly recognition for its top employee.
Business calendar Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:14AMP.T. Barnum Speaks on Moneymaking and Success in Business. Character actor Jake Esau portrays showman/businessman P.T. Barnum. Presented by the St. Paul Public Library, the Ramsey County Library System and the Dakota County Library System. For information, contact Therese Scherbel at 651-266-7048 or therese.scherbel@ci.stpaul.mn.us. 7 p.m., Riverview Library, St. Paul ...
New LSO season has diversity, thrift Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:32PMIn putting together the 2010-11 season for Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, music director and conductor Stephen Gunzenhauser took a hard look at the organization's signature catchphrase: "Only in Lancaster.""Saying 'Only in Lancaster' isn't about us performing unknown or obscure pieces...
Miami-Dade lawmakers ready to protect interests at legislative session Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:17PMHeading into a legislative session where lawmakers will be scraping for every last political crumb as they eye higher office, Miami-Dade's senators and representatives are trying to leave the usual infighting behind to preserve Miami-Dade's public institutions.
Struggle to find money has never been tougher Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:32PMFor the third straight year, the Legislature will confront some painful choices as it writes the state budget, and those decisions are likely to be felt by every man, woman and child in Florida.
Wanna come lap-dancing, Nelson Mandela? Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:49PMI’m just back from the Top Gear Live world tour. It was five weeks of Keith Moon-like excess, during which we chartered superyachts, sent Eurocopters out for fish and chips, played beach cricket with AC/DC and tequila-slammed our livers until they felt like walnuts.
Kudos to readers for your clear messages Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:37PMLast week, I wrote in this space that I felt Tiger Woods’ “press conference” offered way too little, way too late. I also said it was a major communication mistake not allowing for questions, which I believe made him...
Terry Zwigoff Receives Maverick Spirit Award at Cinequest 20 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:05PMSAN JOSE, Calif.----Each year Cinequest presents its highest honor, the Maverick Spirit Award to people who stand apart from the crowd, willing to create and innovate from a place of personal yet global vision.
SOUTH BY SOUTHEAST Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:27AMElwood P. Dowd, the gentle-soul protagonist of the classic American comedy "Harvey," achieved his own rather tipsy brand of Zen in part through his ability to believe, and to look on the bright side. After being based for many years in Freehold, the community South Street Players have found themselves a lovely new home - Wesley Hall, located behind St. Andrew's United Methodist Church at Fourth ...
Maid in Manhattan (Blu-ray) Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:47AMSkip It The Movie: It's amazing to see what almost a decade does to people, either in appearance or in personality. Before scientology, before South Park episodes parodying her behavior and personality, Jennifer Lopez did almost seem like her "Jenny from the Block" persona, a gal from New York who sought stardom. While society later was exposed to J. Lo's oversaturation in the marketplace with ...
2004-06-16 Wednesday, June 16, 2004 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:23AMAmong many other pleasures, visitors come to Estes to relax and fill their lungs with fresh, mountain air. They may not realize that it's pine pollen season and for those with allergies and asthma, the combination can prove to be a serious health hazard.
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce presents Mardi Gras breakfast Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:48AMHUNTERDON COUNTY — The Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce's Membership Committee's Mardi Gras Member Prospecting Breakfast will be 8 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Holiday Inn Select of Clinton, 111 W. Main St.
Briefs - Feb. 25 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:25PMSenior Meal every third Sunday at Clarinda Regional Health Center
Kumar Birla Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 2:25PMThe Finance Minister has managed to present a Budget which combines growth focus with fiscal consolidation. The former has been achieved by giving a boost to consumption spending through lower taxes as well as increased rural spending. The latter has been achieved with some expenditure control, some increase in excise duties and by widening the tax net. The commitment to move away from bond ...
The Week[end]: February 26-28, 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:55PMBoth the Vancouver Olympics and the last full month of winter end this weekend, but their spirit will thrive at the USA Club Curling National Championship in McFarland. The busy calendar also includes: the opening of the â€œStitched Groundâ€ exhibit; the Wisconsin Teen Poetry Slam Finals; Bockfest; productions of Meg, Narukami, the UW Dance Program's Spring Student Concert, and The Rocky Horror ...
Lawmakers must cut expenses or raise taxes Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:25PMFlorida's Constitution requires a balanced budget. When cash runs dry, lawmakers can't print money. They must cut expenses or raise taxes.
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Playboy and Jazz: A History Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:53PMOn a June weekend in 1979 in Los Angeles, Playboy presented a spectacular "one-shot" jazz festival at the venerable Hollywood Bowl. The artist line-up seemed like a "Who's Who" of the jazz world's greats: Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Joe Williams, Lionel Hampton, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Willie Bobo, Art Blakey, Ray Brown, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon, Freddie Hubbard, Gerry ...
Assisting in my parents’ suicides Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:58AMJohn West’s parents wanted to die on their own terms. When they asked for help, he couldn’t say no.
Sheriff Doc Holladay announces bid for re-election Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:05AMPulaski County Sheriff Doc Holladay has announced his intention to seek re-election as a Democrat. Holladay is currently serving his second term.
Further Study Of White Pine-Bernard Traffic Ahead Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:57PMA presentation was recently given to Buffalo Grove trustees on what occurred in 2009 regarding traffic issues and achievements and what can be expected in 2010.
Anxious countdown for 22 Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:32PMWhen the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions presents its verdict tomorrow on the Shinawatra family's seized 76.6 billion baht in assets, 22 people will be waiting with bated breath to learn whether they will still be rich or in rags.
'Little Red Riding Hood' Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:25PMBy VIKKI BROUGHTON HODGES The Dispatch It's the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale of good and evil: Little Red Riding Hood takes a shortcut through the woods to deliver food to her sick grandmother only to run into the Big Bad Wolf, who is hungry and has dinner plans for the little girl.
Cheapflights Canada Presents the Canadian Beer Lover's Airport Guide for the Thirsty Traveller Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:33PMThe Guide Features Local Beers Served at Airports Across the Country and the U.S.
W. Water Polo. No. 2 USC Has Hawai'i and UCI Invitational On Tap This Week Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:10PMUSC has a busy and competitive week ahead as the No. 2 Women of Troy (6-1) kick off MPSF play with a home clash against No. 6 Hawai'i (5-4) on Thursday (Feb. 25) before diving into action at the 2010 UC Irvine Invitational on the weekend. The Rainbow Wahine will also join the Trojans in Irvine, but are not bracketed with USC to open tournament play. USC's first game presents another look at Long ...
Dover and Sherborn community notes Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:04PMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes.
Cheapflights Canada Presents the Canadian Beer Lover's Airport Guide for the Thirsty Traveller Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:46PMTORONTO--(Marketwire - 02/24/10) - Whether it's because people are checking in two to three hours before departure in order to get through all the new security measures or have more or longer layovers, the amount of time travellers are spending in airports nowadays seems to be increasing. So what is one to do with all the extra time? Why not kick back with a local beer in one of the airport bars ...
Prepare to be counted Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:26PMIt’s in the Constitution. Every 10 years the United States must tally itself up by counting every person living in the country. And this is the year. Forms will be mailed to every residence in the U.S. during March and you have until April 1 – National Census Day – to return them.
New Production of Les Contes d'Hoffmann Premieres on THIRTEEN's Great Performances at the Met Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 12:09PMNEW YORK----The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Offenbach’s Les Contes d’Hoffmann, conducted by Met Music Director James Levine and directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, premieres on THIRTEEN’S Great Performances at the Met series.
Hersha Hospitality Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Results Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:01PMPHILADELPHIA----Hersha Hospitality Trust , owner of select service and upscale hotels in major metropolitan markets, today announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.
DINING GUIDE Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:39PMOld Dogs Irish Bar — Two rooms for up to 60 people, brand new menu featuring a vast range of hot and cold beer snacks (spicy chicken wings stuffed with shrimps; giant mussels baked in cheese and brandy, etc.) as well as international cuisine such as lamb kebab, pike cutlets with mashed potato and mushroom sauce, and much more.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:24PMAll of us have a vision of the perfect Christmas, starting with beautiful decorations – boughs of evergreen artfully strewn with silver ornaments and red candles; a tree that is a veritable work of art; presents decorated with wrappings and ribbons (colour-coordinated, of course) that cost almost as much as the gift inside.
Site Search: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 8:36AMWe present a selection of phrases in Guensey French , along with an audio guide as to how they should sound. The phrases are spoken by Jan Marquis. Baonjour, coume chic l’afere va? Tàn k’a pour mé, j’si enn ama bian merci.
PM asked ministries to launch new year’s tasks Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 5:58AMVietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung yesterday, February 22, chaired a meeting with his deputies to discuss the Government's immediate tasks.
Couple's medical mission Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:26PMCASTLE Hill couple Josette Docherty and Allan Mason have returned from Papua New Guinea, where they spent three and a half months on a holiday with a difference.
Web site created about missing family Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 2:01PMA Web site featuring photos and videos has been created to give people a place to find information about a missing family who recently moved from San Clemente. Joseph McStay, 40, and his family have been missing since Feb. 4, according to police...