Colleges Against Drunk Driving is a nonprofit organization that is teaming up with local bars and clubs to prevent drunk driving. CADD has set up a national program that allows bar/club patrons to dial a toll-free number from any venue to receive discounted alternate transportation. The system is advertised in all participating bars and clubs. For information, visit www.caddoncampus.org on the Web
added 9/18/06
The Switch To Digital TV
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Analog telvision will get turned off on February 17, 2009. Everyone will
have to have and watch digital television.
Americans Take Out More Take Out?
added 3/1/06
Take-Out Takes Over American Meals *
Although most Americans eat their evening meal at home, only one in three
actually makes it from scratch, as takeout and convenience foods are
becoming increasingly common on the dinner table.
A new study of trends in U.S. food consumption shows made-from-scratch
dinners have dropped 7 percent over the last two years and nöw account for
only 32 percent of evening dinners.
Family and loved ones have every right to feel concerned when one of their own has
to placed in a nursing home facility. On the other hand a nursing home does have to
protect itself from false accusations. I became aware of this when I was approached by
a nursing home that wanted 2 things actually. Number 1 they wanted a web presence and
number 2 they wanted me to design a visitor survey/suggestion/complaint box form to
help with the feedback. This nursing home had no web presence at all and was quite
surprised when I informed them of the information about them that was online. A
typical "investigative" research search is $1200.00! But you'd be surprised at what
information there is out there about a business. Whether it well founded or not the
business will at least want to know what is being said about them. In some cases they
may even be able to bring some legal action if it is warranted.
Government Grant To Grow Marijuana?
added 11/4/05
Someone actually tried to find out some information about this and here is a few of
what I found out about it.
In the past Canada has had a program where those that qualified because of their
illness could receive "government" grown weed whether it was the government or a
"designated" grower that supplied it. Some have even received federal exemptions to
grow it! In the U.S. there were 9 states that allowed limited use of marijuana for
medical purposes under the direction of a doctor. I won't say which state it was but a
farmer (in the US) got permission (and a monthly check) to grow marijuana for 17
"legally" ill people.
After Blockbuster rolled out their "No Late Fees" campaign many
renters noticed that they were still getting charged--not late fees, but restocking fees
and for purchases of rentals. Blockbuster's unclear campaign, which debuted to compete
with Netflix's no-late-fees business model has backfired because the company wasn't
upfront about their fine print and now they have to pony-up $630,000 to consumers in
47 states and the District of Columbia.
Did you know that Internet and Internet Security Experts agree that you should do a periodic
check on your name and/or business just to see if there is any information on you
(without your permission) on the Internet!
Dear Rose, Thank you for responding. Are you a designer?
My objective for just starting out would be to work at a residential design firm.
I am looking for entry-level positions, since I am not yet a designer. So basically,
I would like to be a draftsman, an assistant, or an expediter, to name a few. I have
my resume posted. I have applied to many jobs online as well as being an associate
in a database for contract work. I have a list of design firms in Chicagoland and
Indianapolis and need to start sending my resume and virtual portfolio to those places.
If I see an opening online that fits anything close to what I would like to do, I apply
for it. I have heard from several places and as of now, I am waiting to hear back from
the hiring manager.
I would appreciate it if you could tell me where you found that job listing you gave
as well as the similar 20.
Thanks again,
One of the many services I provide is an Employment and Job Listing Service. I
provide people with a list of job openings and the contact information needed to apply for
those job openings. You can specify your employment needs by location, salary, etc.,
Posting your resume and/or classified ad(s) is another service that is provided by me.
So I kind of have to make it my business to know about job openings that have been posted
because that is what people are looking for.
For example you mentioned "interior designer" and "Chicago". Here are just a few of
the listings I found:
Aug 12 - Interior Design / Lighting - The Art Institute US-IL-Chicago
I am also interested in finding a good black hairdresser,
im from the west palm beach in Florida, can you send me the websites. thanks
Although I'm not familiar with the area, a simple search would provide you with
as many related businesses that I can find including their contact information like
their phone numbers, email and website information.
What informational services do you provide? Informational services
include (but not limited to):
Employment / Job searches by location and/or job description
"Get or gather a list of related businesses
in your area then either call them or compose some kind of "introductory"
letter about yourself and what kind of work that you are seeking."
Book "Detective"
For the avid reader and book collector -
a search by title and price.
Business searches- by area/catagory/location/title/zip code
Product Searches
Latest/Newest products
Real estate searches by area
Research to real estate
information, grant programs, credit reporting, and tax preparation
services.
Personalized research
available to help expand your business needs..
Services Provided
Research
All information will be processed and delivered either
by email, fax, or regular postal mail
Need a specific kind of research/search done? You can Email
me for more information
Pricing Information
First a preliminary search will be done to see how
much information exists. You will
not be billed for this preliminary search!