A surprising new government study on alcohol finds that even though one in three American adults drinks excessively, most are not considered alcoholics. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study.
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Small Business Expert: How Do I Value My Business?
Business valuation methods differ widely for business Ideas, start-ups and mature businesses. Holly Magister, CPA, CFP answers questions from business owners about how to value their business for investment or selling purposes.
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Film review: Nostalgia be damned, 'Dumb And Dumber To' disappoints
*Film*: Dumb And Dumber To
*Director*: Peter and Bobby Farrelly
*Cast*: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin
*Rating*: *
*What's it about*: Remember the last time you laughed watching a Dumb and Dumber film? Neither do I. That's how long ago it was. Twenty years since the first Dumb and Dumber film, we see Lloyd (Carrey) committed to an asylum, unable to forget Mary Swanson (remember Lauren Holly?). His devoted friend Harry (Daniels) cares for him for years only to learn that Lloyd had actually played a prank on him, that nothing was wrong with him (wait, what?). The two soon discover that Harry has a daughter who was given up for adoption by his love interest Fraida Fletcher (Turner). They pursue the girl Penny (Melvin) in a bid to reunite her with Fraida. That's when the madness truly begins.
*What's hot*: Just the prospect of seeing these two great actors share screen space in a franchise they made famous.
*What not*: The sight gags are so unfunny it's not funny. The dialogues even more so. Everything starts getting repetitive and loopy after a while. Why try so hard to bring on the laughs? Whatever happened to the Farrelly Brothers? Why bother making this film at all?
*What to do*: Too much of a good thing may be bad for you, but a film this Dumb most definitely is, nostalgia be damned!
ReportEntertainmentBryan DurhamDNAMumbaiJeff DanielsDumb and Dumber ToHarryJim CarreyHollywoodFriday, 21 November 2014 - 8:37pmFriday, 21 November 2014 - 8:37pm
dnai.in/221 Reported by DNA 11 hours ago.
*Director*: Peter and Bobby Farrelly
*Cast*: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Rob Riggle, Kathleen Turner, Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin
*Rating*: *
*What's it about*: Remember the last time you laughed watching a Dumb and Dumber film? Neither do I. That's how long ago it was. Twenty years since the first Dumb and Dumber film, we see Lloyd (Carrey) committed to an asylum, unable to forget Mary Swanson (remember Lauren Holly?). His devoted friend Harry (Daniels) cares for him for years only to learn that Lloyd had actually played a prank on him, that nothing was wrong with him (wait, what?). The two soon discover that Harry has a daughter who was given up for adoption by his love interest Fraida Fletcher (Turner). They pursue the girl Penny (Melvin) in a bid to reunite her with Fraida. That's when the madness truly begins.
*What's hot*: Just the prospect of seeing these two great actors share screen space in a franchise they made famous.
*What not*: The sight gags are so unfunny it's not funny. The dialogues even more so. Everything starts getting repetitive and loopy after a while. Why try so hard to bring on the laughs? Whatever happened to the Farrelly Brothers? Why bother making this film at all?
*What to do*: Too much of a good thing may be bad for you, but a film this Dumb most definitely is, nostalgia be damned!
ReportEntertainmentBryan DurhamDNAMumbaiJeff DanielsDumb and Dumber ToHarryJim CarreyHollywoodFriday, 21 November 2014 - 8:37pmFriday, 21 November 2014 - 8:37pm
dnai.in/221 Reported by DNA 11 hours ago.
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San Francisco’s Holiday Lights, Sights and Decorations
San Francisco is a city aglow during the holiday season, with decorations and activities that add to the city’s natural scenic beauty and magical atmosphere. Here are some highlights of the lights, sights and decorations in the City by the Bay, compiled by San Francisco Travel.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2014
San Francisco is a city aglow during the holiday season, with decorations and activities that add to the city’s natural scenic beauty and magical atmosphere. Here are some highlights of the lights, sights and decorations in the City by the Bay.
Salvation Army Celebrity Bell Ringing
Through Dec. 24, 2014
Hang out and rock on at Union Square with some of San Francisco’s finest celebrities, media personalities, costumed characters, local bands and many others as they ring bells and raise funds for the Salvation Army programs in San Francisco.
http://app.volunteer2.com/Public/Organization/1316ab75-0cbf-4e58-8b14-6164f2fee2ce/2
Snowflakes on Market
The Path of Gold lights that run the length of Market Street from Steuart to Castro streets were originally installed in 1916 and cast a distinctive amber glow on one of the city's main thoroughfares. This year 36 new snowflakes were added bringing the total to 238 on 119 lampposts stretching from First to Eighth streets. Additional snowflakes are to be added in years to come. The snowflakes will be lit through the end of the year.
http://www.marketstreetassociation.org/index.php?p=news&newsId=122
Nutcracker Under the Dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre
Nov. 20, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2014
Free light spectaculars nightly, every half hour from 5 p.m. until the mall closes.
Westfield San Francisco Centre’s iconic dome comes to life each evening with a one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular. This holiday season, San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker is the inspiration for this extraordinary visual experience crafted by local technology innovators, Obscura Digital.
http://www.westfield.com/sanfrancisco/nutcracker/
Embarcadero Lighting Celebration & Ice Rink
Through Jan. 4, 2015 Ice Rink Open
Nov. 21, 2014, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lighting Celebration
Embarcadero Center is brightening the holidays this year with the 28th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony & Carnival. A perfect event to share with the family, the festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a host of fun activities including carnival games, face painting, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, interactive arts and crafts booths, balloon twisters, musical performances, a special appearance by Mickey Mouse and more. Delighting families, couples and ice-skating enthusiasts for more than 25 years, the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center opens each winter for nine fun-filled weeks. Get ready to skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront at the largest outdoor rink in San Francisco.
http://embarcaderocenter.com/event/building-lighting-2014/
Hyatt Regency Tree and Interior Lobby Lighting
Nov. 21, 2014, 7-7:30 p.m. Five Embarcadero Center
The evening will be filled with free music and entertainment from Glide Memorial Choir, Meshuga Nutcracker and the Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Brass Section as well as guaranteed snowfall and the initial lighting of the hotel’s interior with more than 300,000 cascading lights.
sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
PIER 39 Tree Lighting
Nov. 22 and 23, 2014 at Pier 39
Join Pier 39’s special friends from the Disneyland Resort at the annual PIER 39 Tree Lighting Celebration. Sing songs, give hugs to Disneyland friends and welcome the holiday season with two days of holly-jolly magic and merriment for the whole family. The fun culminates at 6 p.m. each night as PIER 39’s majestic 60-foot tree, adorned with glistening ornaments, bows and twinkling lights is illuminated against a stunning backdrop of the San Francisco city skyline.
http://www.pier39.com/home/events/pier-39s-tree-lighting-celebration
Hyatt Regency Snow Village Display and Daily Snowfall
Nov. 22 - Dec. 30, 2014, Five Embarcadero Center
Open 24 hours a day and free to the public, Hyatt Regency San Francisco will continue its holiday tradition with an engaging and interactive snowfall display in its atrium lobby throughout the holiday season. Complementing the dramatic lights, over-the-top interior décor and 30-foot tree, snow will fall daily. Snow times are as follows: Weekends (Sat. and Sun.) at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, the legendary Snow Village will be on display in the hotel’s lobby Nov. 22-Dec. 30. The 2014 display encompasses more than 1,000 pieces, ranging from traditional holiday-inspired collectibles to entertaining motion-oriented exhibits.
sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
St. Francis Sugar Tree at Westin St. Francis vs. Holiday Sugar Castle at Westin St. Francis
Nov. 26, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015, at 335 Powell St.
Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team will unveil the never-before-seen “St. Francis Sugar Tree” in the hotel’s Landmark Lobby. This magnificent 12-foot-tall tree features more than 1,000 pieces of glistening candy made from pulled and blown sugar. Rows and rows of intricately handmade snowman, sugar ribbons, gift boxes, Christmas trees, candy canes, elves, stars and ornaments will adorn this rotating tree. Chef Houdré and his team will offer a delicious selection of freshly baked decorative cookies, brownies, gingerbread men and rice crispy treats available for purchase at the new St. Francis Sweet Shop, adjacent to the lobby.
http://www.westinstfrancis.com/holiday-events
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting
Nov. 28, 2014, 6 p.m. in Union Square, bordered by Sutter, Post, Geary and Stockton streets
In the San Francisco holiday tradition, Macy’s once again presents its gift to the city—a beautiful, reusable 83-foot tree decorated with more than 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 1,100 shining ornaments—during the 25th Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony in Union Square Park, across from Macy's.
http://www.unionsquareshop.com/TreeLightingUnionSquare.html
Bill Graham Menorah Lighting at Union Square
Nov. 28, 2014, 6-8 p.m. in Union Square
A local miracle happened in San Francisco in 1975 when community leaders joined together to create the first big menorah public celebration of Chanukah outside of Israel. Today that spark of innovation has spread to annual Chanukah celebrations in more than 500 cities worldwide including; Berlin, Paris, Buenos Aires, Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City. In San Francisco the legacy of innovation to spread the light continues.
http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com/events
50th Annual Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 28, 2014, 4-9 p.m., tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. at Ghirardelli Square, bordered by North Point, Beach, Polk and Larkin streets
This year marks the 50th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ghirardelli Square (est. 1964), continuing the holiday tradition at the center of this historic San Francisco landmark. Festivities will include live music, children’s entertainment and a visit from Santa.
http://www.ghirardellisq.com/events/
Winter Walk SF: Open Plaza & Spectacular New Holiday Light Art Show
Nov. 28, 2014 – Jan. 1, 2015, Stockton St. between Geary and Ellis streets
Union Square, San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the Central Subway Team are creating an inviting, open plaza on Stockton Street. between Geary and Ellis streets to celebrate the holidays in a with a stunning light art show by Immersive SF, regular live performances, food trucks and other holiday merriment. Visitors will find an inviting, open space and daily events and celebrations. Glowing seating, artificial turf and warm lighting will create a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy. Each night a spectacular light art show will be projected on the Macy's Men's Building in which Jack Frost has adventures in San Francisco and spreads festive icicles throughout the city. It will be projected nightly from 5 pm to midnight, Dec. 1 - Jan. 1. Off the Grid will provide a diverse selection of lunch and dinner options through their collection of top food trucks. Trucks will be present every other day of the week (11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sun. and 5-8 p.m. on Mon., Fri. and Sun.), as well as three special night events with live music (6-8 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10 and 17) and a Christmas Eve lunch party (Dec. 24, 12-4 p.m.).
http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com
Fairmont San Francisco’s Giant Gingerbread House
Nov. 29, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015, at 950 Mason St.
For more than a century, the Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with its joyful holiday festivities and exuberant seasonal ambience. Once again, the Fairmont elves are working overtime to create a hotel display like no other. Starting Nov. 29, the hotel lobby transforms into one of the world’s most beloved holiday destinations, where cherished memories for locals and visitors alike are created. The highlight of this awe inspiring exhibit will be the two-story giant Gingerbread House in the hotel’s Grand lobby. Lovingly built with a completely edible exterior, this delectable abode will be unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the annual Gingerbread Open House on Sat., Nov. 29, at 11 am-3 pm. The event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments and heart-warming music while Santa Claus, a Balloon Elf and a Christmas Fairy pose for photos. Kids can also write letters to Saint Nick in the lobby’s “North Pole Nook” all season long (Fairmont guarantees speedy delivery to the North Pole). Friends of Fido will delight in the pet-friendly hotel’s Gingerbread Doghouse, located right next to the North Pole Nook.
Palace Hotel Grand Gingerbread Display and Giant Snow Globes
Dec. 1 – 31, 2014, 2 New Montgomery St.
Executive Pastry Chef Renee Cade brings a favorite childhood keepsake to life with two giant snow globes on display in the hotel lobby. The largest snow globe measures 6 feet tall by 3½ feet wide and features a moving gingerbread carousel inspired by the Maxfield Parrish Pied Piper of Hamelin painting created for the Palace in 1909. Carousel animals include an elephant, polar bear, reindeer and dove. The second snow globe measures 2 feet tall by 1½ feet wide. The holiday scene shows a gingerbread family arriving in the beautiful city by the bay. The group of four is dressed in festive finery and carrying candy suitcases. Each snow globe scene is made entirely of gingerbread, royal icing, sugar sprinkles, candy and chocolate. An 8 foot by 16 foot, deliciously detailed gingerbread house is also on display.
http://www.sfpalace.com
555 California Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 3, 2014, 5 p.m. at 555 California St.
This Holiday Tree Lighting has become a premier event in San Francisco and continues to grow, bringing a fresh holiday spirit to the entire Bay Area.
http://www.555treelighting.com
SFO Holiday Lighting Celebration
Dec. 3, 2014, 5 p.m.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will again be illuminating the Airport exterior in festive holiday lighting. This year’s arrangement features innovative new LED lighting, and a handcrafted replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. A ceremony, open to media and the public, will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:00pm to turn on the holiday lighting. The event will be held on the connecting bridge between Garages “A” and “G.” Pedestrian access is available from Level 3 of Garage “G”.
http://www.flysfo.com/
Ritz Carlton Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 4, 2014, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
The holiday season begins when the 40-foot holiday tree of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is illuminated by Santa Claus and his little helper from Make-A-Wish ® Greater Bay Area. Hosted by veteran Bay Area TV anchor Tom Sinkovitz, this annual tree lighting ceremony begins with Dickens-era costumed carolers performing holiday favorites throughout the hotel while guests and locals enjoy cider, hot chocolate and cookies. After the ceremony, children are invited to take photos and visit with Santa in the Terrace Room.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanFrancisco/Information/Calendar/Default.htm
Civic Center’s Holiday Lights & Fanfare
Dec. 5, 2014
The Civic Center Community Benefit District is bringing holiday cheer to the neighborhood by presenting its inaugural musical event - “Holiday Lights and Fanfare.”
http://sfciviccenter.org/
Tower Tours’ Holiday Evening Tour
Dec. 5, 2014 Fridays and Saturdays
Join Tower Tours on a festive holiday lights journey through the twinkling neighborhoods of the City by the Bay. Hop aboard an enclosed luxury coach with warmth and style and be delighted by some of the most glittering holiday displays in San Francisco. The three-hour journey begins at 6 p.m. at Ghirardelli Square and includes Cow Hollow, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square’s holiday displays, City Hall and a trip to Treasure Island with dramatic view of The Bay Lights. Available Fridays and Saturdays in December.
http://www.towertours.com
Union Street Fantasy of Lights
Dec. 6, 2014, 3-7 p.m. on Union Street between Van Ness and Steiner streets, and Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard streets.
No holiday lights listing would be complete without San Francisco’s Union Street Fantasy of Lights event. The annual Union Street holiday program kicks off a month-long celebration of holiday happenings in the city. Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live ponies dressed as reindeer, face painters, balloon artists, costumed characters, singers and live entertainment.
http://sresproductions.com/fantasy_of_lights.html
12 Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade
Dec. 13, 2014 at 5 p.m. at Jessie Square, Mission Street and Yerba Buena Lane
Celebrate in festive Filipino style at the annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade where you can watch traditional, star-shaped Filipino Christmas lanterns called parols being carried along Yerba Buena Lane, along with live music, art, games and performances.
http://kularts.org/wp/kularts-presents/parol-festival/
Holiday Lights Tour with Big Bus Tours
Dec. 15 - 28, 2014
Ring in the holiday season with Big Bus Tours’ holiday lights tour aboard an open top double decker bus. See San Francisco’s festive holiday trees, trimmings and twinkling lights decorating the city for the winter season. Also enjoy a complimentary warm beverage, treats and jovial jingles. Tours begin at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. at Big Bus Tours, 99 Jefferson St.
http://www.bigbustours.com
Light the Menorah at Ghirardelli Square
Dec. 16, 2014, 5-7 p.m.
Ghirardelli Square hosts the Annual Light the Menorah Celebration where visitors can join Rabbi Peretz Mochkin in lighting the first candle of the Menorah – a celebration for the entire family.
Victorian Home Walk Tour’s Yuletide Tour in Pacific Heights
Visit the inside of a period Queen Anne Victorian and discover the opulent history and grandeur of San Francisco! The walk is easy, the pace leisurely and there are no hills to climb. Established in 1996, Victorian Home Walk Tour has become a highlight of the San Francisco landscape and a favorite of tourists and locals alike.
http://www.victorianhomewalk.com/VictorianHomeWalk/Welcome.html
Classic Cable Car Holiday Nights & Sights Tour
A holiday tradition for more than eight years, the 70 minute tour begins at Taylor and Jefferson streets in Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary Boudin’s hot cocoa, Santa hats and the songs of the season make the ride on a motorized cable car a very special journey.
http://www.classiccablecar.com/holiday-lights-and-sights/
The San Francisco Travel Association is the official tourism marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, activities and more, visit http://www.sanfrancisco.travel or call 415-391-2000. The Visitor Information Center is located at 900 Market St. in Hallidie Plaza, lower level, near the Powell Street cable car turnaround.
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San Francisco International Airport (SFO) offers non-stop flights to more than 34 international cities on 29 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport connects non-stop with 78 cities in the U.S. on 15 domestic airlines. SFO is proud to offer upgraded free Wi-Fi with no advertising. For up-to-the-minute departure and arrival information, airport maps and details on shopping, dining, cultural exhibitions, ground transportation and more, visit http://www.flysfo.com. Follow us on http://www.twitter.com/flysfo and http://www.facebook.com/flysfo.
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San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 21, 2014
San Francisco is a city aglow during the holiday season, with decorations and activities that add to the city’s natural scenic beauty and magical atmosphere. Here are some highlights of the lights, sights and decorations in the City by the Bay.
Salvation Army Celebrity Bell Ringing
Through Dec. 24, 2014
Hang out and rock on at Union Square with some of San Francisco’s finest celebrities, media personalities, costumed characters, local bands and many others as they ring bells and raise funds for the Salvation Army programs in San Francisco.
http://app.volunteer2.com/Public/Organization/1316ab75-0cbf-4e58-8b14-6164f2fee2ce/2
Snowflakes on Market
The Path of Gold lights that run the length of Market Street from Steuart to Castro streets were originally installed in 1916 and cast a distinctive amber glow on one of the city's main thoroughfares. This year 36 new snowflakes were added bringing the total to 238 on 119 lampposts stretching from First to Eighth streets. Additional snowflakes are to be added in years to come. The snowflakes will be lit through the end of the year.
http://www.marketstreetassociation.org/index.php?p=news&newsId=122
Nutcracker Under the Dome at Westfield San Francisco Centre
Nov. 20, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2014
Free light spectaculars nightly, every half hour from 5 p.m. until the mall closes.
Westfield San Francisco Centre’s iconic dome comes to life each evening with a one-of-a-kind animated 3D light spectacular. This holiday season, San Francisco Ballet’s Nutcracker is the inspiration for this extraordinary visual experience crafted by local technology innovators, Obscura Digital.
http://www.westfield.com/sanfrancisco/nutcracker/
Embarcadero Lighting Celebration & Ice Rink
Through Jan. 4, 2015 Ice Rink Open
Nov. 21, 2014, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Lighting Celebration
Embarcadero Center is brightening the holidays this year with the 28th Annual Building Lighting Ceremony & Carnival. A perfect event to share with the family, the festival will kick off at 4 p.m. with a host of fun activities including carnival games, face painting, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, interactive arts and crafts booths, balloon twisters, musical performances, a special appearance by Mickey Mouse and more. Delighting families, couples and ice-skating enthusiasts for more than 25 years, the Holiday Ice Rink at Embarcadero Center opens each winter for nine fun-filled weeks. Get ready to skate under the sun and stars along the beautiful waterfront at the largest outdoor rink in San Francisco.
http://embarcaderocenter.com/event/building-lighting-2014/
Hyatt Regency Tree and Interior Lobby Lighting
Nov. 21, 2014, 7-7:30 p.m. Five Embarcadero Center
The evening will be filled with free music and entertainment from Glide Memorial Choir, Meshuga Nutcracker and the Young People’s Symphony Orchestra Brass Section as well as guaranteed snowfall and the initial lighting of the hotel’s interior with more than 300,000 cascading lights.
sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
PIER 39 Tree Lighting
Nov. 22 and 23, 2014 at Pier 39
Join Pier 39’s special friends from the Disneyland Resort at the annual PIER 39 Tree Lighting Celebration. Sing songs, give hugs to Disneyland friends and welcome the holiday season with two days of holly-jolly magic and merriment for the whole family. The fun culminates at 6 p.m. each night as PIER 39’s majestic 60-foot tree, adorned with glistening ornaments, bows and twinkling lights is illuminated against a stunning backdrop of the San Francisco city skyline.
http://www.pier39.com/home/events/pier-39s-tree-lighting-celebration
Hyatt Regency Snow Village Display and Daily Snowfall
Nov. 22 - Dec. 30, 2014, Five Embarcadero Center
Open 24 hours a day and free to the public, Hyatt Regency San Francisco will continue its holiday tradition with an engaging and interactive snowfall display in its atrium lobby throughout the holiday season. Complementing the dramatic lights, over-the-top interior décor and 30-foot tree, snow will fall daily. Snow times are as follows: Weekends (Sat. and Sun.) at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on weekdays (Mon.-Fri.) at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Back by popular demand, the legendary Snow Village will be on display in the hotel’s lobby Nov. 22-Dec. 30. The 2014 display encompasses more than 1,000 pieces, ranging from traditional holiday-inspired collectibles to entertaining motion-oriented exhibits.
sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
St. Francis Sugar Tree at Westin St. Francis vs. Holiday Sugar Castle at Westin St. Francis
Nov. 26, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015, at 335 Powell St.
Executive Pastry Chef Jean-Francois Houdré and his team will unveil the never-before-seen “St. Francis Sugar Tree” in the hotel’s Landmark Lobby. This magnificent 12-foot-tall tree features more than 1,000 pieces of glistening candy made from pulled and blown sugar. Rows and rows of intricately handmade snowman, sugar ribbons, gift boxes, Christmas trees, candy canes, elves, stars and ornaments will adorn this rotating tree. Chef Houdré and his team will offer a delicious selection of freshly baked decorative cookies, brownies, gingerbread men and rice crispy treats available for purchase at the new St. Francis Sweet Shop, adjacent to the lobby.
http://www.westinstfrancis.com/holiday-events
Macy’s Great Tree Lighting
Nov. 28, 2014, 6 p.m. in Union Square, bordered by Sutter, Post, Geary and Stockton streets
In the San Francisco holiday tradition, Macy’s once again presents its gift to the city—a beautiful, reusable 83-foot tree decorated with more than 33,000 twinkling energy-efficient LED lights and 1,100 shining ornaments—during the 25th Annual Great Tree Lighting Ceremony in Union Square Park, across from Macy's.
http://www.unionsquareshop.com/TreeLightingUnionSquare.html
Bill Graham Menorah Lighting at Union Square
Nov. 28, 2014, 6-8 p.m. in Union Square
A local miracle happened in San Francisco in 1975 when community leaders joined together to create the first big menorah public celebration of Chanukah outside of Israel. Today that spark of innovation has spread to annual Chanukah celebrations in more than 500 cities worldwide including; Berlin, Paris, Buenos Aires, Brisbane and Ho Chi Minh City. In San Francisco the legacy of innovation to spread the light continues.
http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com/events
50th Annual Ghirardelli Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov. 28, 2014, 4-9 p.m., tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. at Ghirardelli Square, bordered by North Point, Beach, Polk and Larkin streets
This year marks the 50th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Ghirardelli Square (est. 1964), continuing the holiday tradition at the center of this historic San Francisco landmark. Festivities will include live music, children’s entertainment and a visit from Santa.
http://www.ghirardellisq.com/events/
Winter Walk SF: Open Plaza & Spectacular New Holiday Light Art Show
Nov. 28, 2014 – Jan. 1, 2015, Stockton St. between Geary and Ellis streets
Union Square, San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the Central Subway Team are creating an inviting, open plaza on Stockton Street. between Geary and Ellis streets to celebrate the holidays in a with a stunning light art show by Immersive SF, regular live performances, food trucks and other holiday merriment. Visitors will find an inviting, open space and daily events and celebrations. Glowing seating, artificial turf and warm lighting will create a welcoming atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy. Each night a spectacular light art show will be projected on the Macy's Men's Building in which Jack Frost has adventures in San Francisco and spreads festive icicles throughout the city. It will be projected nightly from 5 pm to midnight, Dec. 1 - Jan. 1. Off the Grid will provide a diverse selection of lunch and dinner options through their collection of top food trucks. Trucks will be present every other day of the week (11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sun. and 5-8 p.m. on Mon., Fri. and Sun.), as well as three special night events with live music (6-8 p.m. on Dec. 3, 10 and 17) and a Christmas Eve lunch party (Dec. 24, 12-4 p.m.).
http://www.visitunionsquaresf.com
Fairmont San Francisco’s Giant Gingerbread House
Nov. 29, 2014 - Jan. 1, 2015, at 950 Mason St.
For more than a century, the Fairmont San Francisco has enchanted guests with its joyful holiday festivities and exuberant seasonal ambience. Once again, the Fairmont elves are working overtime to create a hotel display like no other. Starting Nov. 29, the hotel lobby transforms into one of the world’s most beloved holiday destinations, where cherished memories for locals and visitors alike are created. The highlight of this awe inspiring exhibit will be the two-story giant Gingerbread House in the hotel’s Grand lobby. Lovingly built with a completely edible exterior, this delectable abode will be unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the annual Gingerbread Open House on Sat., Nov. 29, at 11 am-3 pm. The event offers guests the opportunity to enjoy complimentary holiday refreshments and heart-warming music while Santa Claus, a Balloon Elf and a Christmas Fairy pose for photos. Kids can also write letters to Saint Nick in the lobby’s “North Pole Nook” all season long (Fairmont guarantees speedy delivery to the North Pole). Friends of Fido will delight in the pet-friendly hotel’s Gingerbread Doghouse, located right next to the North Pole Nook.
Palace Hotel Grand Gingerbread Display and Giant Snow Globes
Dec. 1 – 31, 2014, 2 New Montgomery St.
Executive Pastry Chef Renee Cade brings a favorite childhood keepsake to life with two giant snow globes on display in the hotel lobby. The largest snow globe measures 6 feet tall by 3½ feet wide and features a moving gingerbread carousel inspired by the Maxfield Parrish Pied Piper of Hamelin painting created for the Palace in 1909. Carousel animals include an elephant, polar bear, reindeer and dove. The second snow globe measures 2 feet tall by 1½ feet wide. The holiday scene shows a gingerbread family arriving in the beautiful city by the bay. The group of four is dressed in festive finery and carrying candy suitcases. Each snow globe scene is made entirely of gingerbread, royal icing, sugar sprinkles, candy and chocolate. An 8 foot by 16 foot, deliciously detailed gingerbread house is also on display.
http://www.sfpalace.com
555 California Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec. 3, 2014, 5 p.m. at 555 California St.
This Holiday Tree Lighting has become a premier event in San Francisco and continues to grow, bringing a fresh holiday spirit to the entire Bay Area.
http://www.555treelighting.com
SFO Holiday Lighting Celebration
Dec. 3, 2014, 5 p.m.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will again be illuminating the Airport exterior in festive holiday lighting. This year’s arrangement features innovative new LED lighting, and a handcrafted replica of the Golden Gate Bridge. A ceremony, open to media and the public, will be held on Wednesday, December 3rd at 5:00pm to turn on the holiday lighting. The event will be held on the connecting bridge between Garages “A” and “G.” Pedestrian access is available from Level 3 of Garage “G”.
http://www.flysfo.com/
Ritz Carlton Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 4, 2014, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.
The holiday season begins when the 40-foot holiday tree of The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is illuminated by Santa Claus and his little helper from Make-A-Wish ® Greater Bay Area. Hosted by veteran Bay Area TV anchor Tom Sinkovitz, this annual tree lighting ceremony begins with Dickens-era costumed carolers performing holiday favorites throughout the hotel while guests and locals enjoy cider, hot chocolate and cookies. After the ceremony, children are invited to take photos and visit with Santa in the Terrace Room.
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/SanFrancisco/Information/Calendar/Default.htm
Civic Center’s Holiday Lights & Fanfare
Dec. 5, 2014
The Civic Center Community Benefit District is bringing holiday cheer to the neighborhood by presenting its inaugural musical event - “Holiday Lights and Fanfare.”
http://sfciviccenter.org/
Tower Tours’ Holiday Evening Tour
Dec. 5, 2014 Fridays and Saturdays
Join Tower Tours on a festive holiday lights journey through the twinkling neighborhoods of the City by the Bay. Hop aboard an enclosed luxury coach with warmth and style and be delighted by some of the most glittering holiday displays in San Francisco. The three-hour journey begins at 6 p.m. at Ghirardelli Square and includes Cow Hollow, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square’s holiday displays, City Hall and a trip to Treasure Island with dramatic view of The Bay Lights. Available Fridays and Saturdays in December.
http://www.towertours.com
Union Street Fantasy of Lights
Dec. 6, 2014, 3-7 p.m. on Union Street between Van Ness and Steiner streets, and Fillmore Street from Union to Lombard streets.
No holiday lights listing would be complete without San Francisco’s Union Street Fantasy of Lights event. The annual Union Street holiday program kicks off a month-long celebration of holiday happenings in the city. Thousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live ponies dressed as reindeer, face painters, balloon artists, costumed characters, singers and live entertainment.
http://sresproductions.com/fantasy_of_lights.html
12 Annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade
Dec. 13, 2014 at 5 p.m. at Jessie Square, Mission Street and Yerba Buena Lane
Celebrate in festive Filipino style at the annual Parol Lantern Festival & Parade where you can watch traditional, star-shaped Filipino Christmas lanterns called parols being carried along Yerba Buena Lane, along with live music, art, games and performances.
http://kularts.org/wp/kularts-presents/parol-festival/
Holiday Lights Tour with Big Bus Tours
Dec. 15 - 28, 2014
Ring in the holiday season with Big Bus Tours’ holiday lights tour aboard an open top double decker bus. See San Francisco’s festive holiday trees, trimmings and twinkling lights decorating the city for the winter season. Also enjoy a complimentary warm beverage, treats and jovial jingles. Tours begin at 6:30, 7 and 7:30 p.m. at Big Bus Tours, 99 Jefferson St.
http://www.bigbustours.com
Light the Menorah at Ghirardelli Square
Dec. 16, 2014, 5-7 p.m.
Ghirardelli Square hosts the Annual Light the Menorah Celebration where visitors can join Rabbi Peretz Mochkin in lighting the first candle of the Menorah – a celebration for the entire family.
Victorian Home Walk Tour’s Yuletide Tour in Pacific Heights
Visit the inside of a period Queen Anne Victorian and discover the opulent history and grandeur of San Francisco! The walk is easy, the pace leisurely and there are no hills to climb. Established in 1996, Victorian Home Walk Tour has become a highlight of the San Francisco landscape and a favorite of tourists and locals alike.
http://www.victorianhomewalk.com/VictorianHomeWalk/Welcome.html
Classic Cable Car Holiday Nights & Sights Tour
A holiday tradition for more than eight years, the 70 minute tour begins at Taylor and Jefferson streets in Fisherman’s Wharf. Complimentary Boudin’s hot cocoa, Santa hats and the songs of the season make the ride on a motorized cable car a very special journey.
http://www.classiccablecar.com/holiday-lights-and-sights/
The San Francisco Travel Association is the official tourism marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco. For information on reservations, activities and more, visit http://www.sanfrancisco.travel or call 415-391-2000. The Visitor Information Center is located at 900 Market St. in Hallidie Plaza, lower level, near the Powell Street cable car turnaround.
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Teeside's answer to Kardashian? Nude Holly Hagan strips to copy Kim's Playboy shoot
GEORDIE SHORE babe Holly Hagan has stripped completely nude to copy Kim Kardashian.
Reported by Daily Star 16 hours ago.
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SaffWaldGall published The Saffron Walden Gallery Christmas Exhibition 22nd Nov - 24th...
A Christmas Group Exhibition with a seasonal, festive feel!Join us for our Christmas Group Exhibition with a seasonal theme and a wide selection of contemporary art on show.We have a range of seasonal paintings, beautiful ceramics, sculpture & glasswork on display for that perfect 'special present'.All avaialble to be viewed on our website - please telephone if you wish to place a reservation or book a private viewing.Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our clients!The Holly &...
Reported by Haverhill News 15 hours ago.
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Morning Rounds: Cholesterol drug power combo
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor Dr. Holly Phillips weigh in on new research regarding cholesterol medication, and what treatment options breast cancer patients are choosing.
Reported by CBS News 13 hours ago.
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Gareth Emery launches 'Electric for Life' radio show
Acclaimed DJ Gareth Emery launched his brand new radio show "Electric for Life" on November 22 at his Los Angeles show at the Holly Palladium.
Reported by Digital Journal 2 days ago.
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Harkcon Recognizes Several Coast Guard Training Support Services Employees for Their Recent Successes
Several of Harkcon’s U. S. Coast Guard’s TRACEN Training Support Services (TTSS) employees have recently been recognized for their great achievements.
Fredericksburg, VA (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Harkcon provides training analysis, design, development and implementation, including instructor-led and web-based training, drill and exercise development, and job aid and electronic performance support development services as part of the U. S. Coast Guard’s TRACEN Training Support Services (TTSS) contract. Several of Harkcon’s TTSS employees have recently been recognized for their great achievements.
Matthew Jackson (Advanced Distributed Learning Specialist at FORCECOM in DC) was recognized for his work on the development of a digital tool to be used by the Training Commands to evaluate the cost of training. The tool will assess the total cost of resident training as it currently exists, and provide cost models for alternative delivery methodologies (self-paced eLearning, facilitated online training, exportable training, structured on the job training, and electronic performance support systems). Additionally, Matthew worked with the Performance Training Center at Yorktown to redesign the Leased Housing Contracting Officer (LHCO) Self-Paced eLearning course and job aids, and created a summative evaluation to validate course materials. Matthew significantly increased interactivity, eliminating the existing one-way presentation model. His outstanding performance will result in a much more user-friendly course, hosted on the Coast Guard LMS and connected to the Coast Guard Training Management Tool.
Wendy Cohen (Instructional Systems Designer at TRACEN Yorktown) was recognized for her support of the Marine Safety Branch’s Occupational Health program. Over the past year, Wendy created safety and industrial hygiene student guides, instructor guides and training aids for eight Marine Safety courses, representing more than 50 hours of instruction. In addition to her support of the Marine Safety Branch, Wendy provided expert technical assistance for the three-week Senior Bridge Management Course (SBMC) in both the developmental ‘Beta phase’ and the official ‘Pilot phase.’
Holly Wiggins (Technical Trainer at the BM ‘A’ School, TRACEN Yorktown, VA) was recognized by the School Chief for her contribution to the Senior Bridge Management Course. He wrote, “In the last six months she has worked tirelessly with a passion and commitment I do not think we normally expect of people. Her desire to create, shape, and deliver the Senior Bridge Management Course is not only an illustration of her values, but it has set a tremendous example of our folks to follow. While she’s been doing this, she’s also kept up a full workload teaching advanced navigation to “A” School…She’s always been capable and caring, but the last six months I’ve seen an effort beyond “just doing her job.”
Chris Browning (Performance Analyst at ATC Mobile, AL) was recognized for his outstanding leadership as the Site Lead at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL. Chris was newly hired in March and then became Site Lead and responsible for contractor support of the Performance Systems Branch in May. Chris was selected to lead the office, and three new hires, in a new direction with closer ties to the client. His communication with the Office Chief and the COR have kept the client happy. His leadership increased efficiency and effectiveness and the whole office is more professional and running more smoothly.
Jennifer Heisler (Technical Writer at MLE Academy in Charleston, SC) was commended by the MLE Academy Commanding Officer, for her update to the Performance Readiness Leadership Summit organization chart and one-page handout. Additionally, he recognized Jennifer for doing an overall great job for the MLEA. “We have been very impressed with her technical editing abilities. With every project, she consistently adds value and exceeds expectations. She displays a positive, can-do attitude and consistently adds tremendous value to both large and small projects. Most recently, she reformatted the layout, look, and appearance of the Maritime Law Enforcement Bulletin which is distributed Coast Guard-wide and overhauled the student handbook for our Maritime Enforcement 'A' School (much more functional). These are just two recent examples, out of many.”
ABOUT HARKCON, INC.
Harkcon, Inc. provides a wide range of comprehensive organizational and workforce performance analysis and customized, innovative solutions in the public and private sectors. Focusing on analysis and solutions that improve worker, workplace, and organizational performance, Harkcon specializes in identifying the needs of a workforce and the appropriate organizational, leadership, and management interventions required to bring motivation and performance to unprecedented levels.
A veteran-owned small business founded in 2005 and based in McLean, Virginia, Harkcon was named Diversity Business's "Top Veteran Owned Business" for the fourth consecutive year (2013), made the Inc. 500/5000 List for the fifth consecutive year (2014), and was recognized on Virginia Business and VA Chamber of Commerce's "Fantastic 50" list for the third consecutive year (2013).
For more information on Harkcon, Inc. and the services they provide, please visit http://www.harkcon.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
Fredericksburg, VA (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Harkcon provides training analysis, design, development and implementation, including instructor-led and web-based training, drill and exercise development, and job aid and electronic performance support development services as part of the U. S. Coast Guard’s TRACEN Training Support Services (TTSS) contract. Several of Harkcon’s TTSS employees have recently been recognized for their great achievements.
Matthew Jackson (Advanced Distributed Learning Specialist at FORCECOM in DC) was recognized for his work on the development of a digital tool to be used by the Training Commands to evaluate the cost of training. The tool will assess the total cost of resident training as it currently exists, and provide cost models for alternative delivery methodologies (self-paced eLearning, facilitated online training, exportable training, structured on the job training, and electronic performance support systems). Additionally, Matthew worked with the Performance Training Center at Yorktown to redesign the Leased Housing Contracting Officer (LHCO) Self-Paced eLearning course and job aids, and created a summative evaluation to validate course materials. Matthew significantly increased interactivity, eliminating the existing one-way presentation model. His outstanding performance will result in a much more user-friendly course, hosted on the Coast Guard LMS and connected to the Coast Guard Training Management Tool.
Wendy Cohen (Instructional Systems Designer at TRACEN Yorktown) was recognized for her support of the Marine Safety Branch’s Occupational Health program. Over the past year, Wendy created safety and industrial hygiene student guides, instructor guides and training aids for eight Marine Safety courses, representing more than 50 hours of instruction. In addition to her support of the Marine Safety Branch, Wendy provided expert technical assistance for the three-week Senior Bridge Management Course (SBMC) in both the developmental ‘Beta phase’ and the official ‘Pilot phase.’
Holly Wiggins (Technical Trainer at the BM ‘A’ School, TRACEN Yorktown, VA) was recognized by the School Chief for her contribution to the Senior Bridge Management Course. He wrote, “In the last six months she has worked tirelessly with a passion and commitment I do not think we normally expect of people. Her desire to create, shape, and deliver the Senior Bridge Management Course is not only an illustration of her values, but it has set a tremendous example of our folks to follow. While she’s been doing this, she’s also kept up a full workload teaching advanced navigation to “A” School…She’s always been capable and caring, but the last six months I’ve seen an effort beyond “just doing her job.”
Chris Browning (Performance Analyst at ATC Mobile, AL) was recognized for his outstanding leadership as the Site Lead at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL. Chris was newly hired in March and then became Site Lead and responsible for contractor support of the Performance Systems Branch in May. Chris was selected to lead the office, and three new hires, in a new direction with closer ties to the client. His communication with the Office Chief and the COR have kept the client happy. His leadership increased efficiency and effectiveness and the whole office is more professional and running more smoothly.
Jennifer Heisler (Technical Writer at MLE Academy in Charleston, SC) was commended by the MLE Academy Commanding Officer, for her update to the Performance Readiness Leadership Summit organization chart and one-page handout. Additionally, he recognized Jennifer for doing an overall great job for the MLEA. “We have been very impressed with her technical editing abilities. With every project, she consistently adds value and exceeds expectations. She displays a positive, can-do attitude and consistently adds tremendous value to both large and small projects. Most recently, she reformatted the layout, look, and appearance of the Maritime Law Enforcement Bulletin which is distributed Coast Guard-wide and overhauled the student handbook for our Maritime Enforcement 'A' School (much more functional). These are just two recent examples, out of many.”
ABOUT HARKCON, INC.
Harkcon, Inc. provides a wide range of comprehensive organizational and workforce performance analysis and customized, innovative solutions in the public and private sectors. Focusing on analysis and solutions that improve worker, workplace, and organizational performance, Harkcon specializes in identifying the needs of a workforce and the appropriate organizational, leadership, and management interventions required to bring motivation and performance to unprecedented levels.
A veteran-owned small business founded in 2005 and based in McLean, Virginia, Harkcon was named Diversity Business's "Top Veteran Owned Business" for the fourth consecutive year (2013), made the Inc. 500/5000 List for the fifth consecutive year (2014), and was recognized on Virginia Business and VA Chamber of Commerce's "Fantastic 50" list for the third consecutive year (2013).
For more information on Harkcon, Inc. and the services they provide, please visit http://www.harkcon.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.
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New Fishways in Maine Increase Fish Habitat, Says Atlantic Salmon Federation
Of the estimated 2,000 dams in the State of Maine, over 90 percent are located in tributary streams where critical spawning habitat for migratory fish is found. Many of these dams no longer serve their original purpose, have no fishways and are often a liability for their owner.
Brunswick, ME (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Just before the big rains in October, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) completed two fish passage projects in the Penobscot watershed and one in the East Machias watershed as part of its ongoing Maine Headwaters Project. These projects will directly benefit Atlantic salmon, alewives, blueback herring, eels, and brook trout. Together, they open up full access to 10,000 acres of ponds and lakes and reconnect over 100 miles of streams previously blocked by impassable dams.
In the Penobscot watershed, a Denil fishway was completed below Pushaw Lake in the Town of Hudson. This project was begun in 2012, but high water prevented its completion until this fall. In September, an Alaskan Steeppass fishway was installed below a Town of Carmel bridge on Soudabscook Stream. This marked the culmination of 15 years of work in this watershed by ASF.
On the East Machias, a failed, old wooden fishway was replaced by a modern concrete Denil fishway below Crawford and Pocomoonshine lakes. This was a joint project with the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF), a local ASF affiliate that is working to restore salmon in all the Downeast rivers. DSF provided local community outreach and project coordination.
“With the Penobscot River Restoration Project moving closer to full implementation, efforts to improve fish passage on tributaries like Pushaw Stream and Souadabscook Stream take on even more meaning,” said Pat Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). “The work of groups like the ASF is important to help DMR meet its goals for restoring sea-run fisheries in Maine.”
ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project is focused on reconnecting key spawning tributaries to the large rivers and Gulf of Maine. There is both a tremendous need and opportunity to focus on these clogged tributaries. Of the estimated 2,000 dams in the State of Maine, over 90 percent are located in tributary streams where critical spawning habitat for migratory fish is found. Many of these dams no longer serve their original purpose, have no fishways and are often a liability for their owner. Many others are outlet dams on ponds and lakes that also lack any type of fish passage and are owned by lake associations with few financial resources.
“The best chance we have to restore Atlantic salmon in Maine is to focus on restoring the full native assemblage of migratory fish with which they evolved and depend on for food and protection,” said Andrew Goode, ASF’s Vice President of US Programs. “These three projects will provide access to long lost spawning grounds for salmon and river herring such as alewives.”
ASF’s approach is to work collaboratively with willing dam owners to craft a solution that fits their needs while allowing for restoration of Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish. This work often begins with community outreach and education and is followed by conceptual and final engineering designs, permitting, construction and post-project monitoring. The funds come from a combination of public and private grants as well as in-kind assistance.
Over the past decade, ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project has completed 20 fish passage projects restoring access to 18,500 acres of lakes and ponds and almost 400 river miles. As a result, this past spring, 170,000 alewives returned to Blackman Stream in the Penobscot watershed through a fishway constructed at the Leonard’s Mills Dam in 2009.
Partnerships with state and federal resource agencies have been critical to the success of ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project. Restoring alewives and blueback herring to the Penobscot and Downeast watersheds is a key goal of the state and federal fisheries agencies. Migratory fish play an important role in the river’s ecology as they travel to and from the sea, bringing in nutrients and in many cases taking out excess phosphorous from Maine’s lakes and ponds.
Engineers with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have been instrumental in developing conceptual designs for fishways. “The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has been a partner in ASF’s work for the past 15 years and we were excited to provide technical assistance and funding to help make these projects possible,” said Laury Zacari with the Service's Maine Field Office.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Community Habitat Restoration Center has also provided funding for fish passage projects and technical assistance.
“The NOAA Restoration Center was pleased to be a part of all three projects, including providing significant funding for construction” said Matt Bernier, a civil engineer with NOAA Fisheries, who helped oversee the fishway designs. “Alewives, as a member of the larger community of sea run fish, are critically important to various life stages of Atlantic salmon and other fish and wildlife in rivers such as the Penobscot and East Machias.”
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, as well as groups such as The Nature Conservancy in Maine and the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program, also provided significant funding to these projects.
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of wild Atlantic salmon and the ecosystems on which their well-being and survival depend. ASF has a network of seven regional councils (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Maine and Western New England). The regional councils cover the freshwater range of the Atlantic salmon in Canada and the United States.
Media Contacts:
Andrew Goode, VP, US Programs: 207-725-2833(o), 207-751-5124(c)
Holly Johnson, Manager of Public Information: (506)529-1033(o)
(506)469-1033(c), HJohnson(at)asf(dot)ca
To view this story online visit: http://asf.ca/new-fishways-in-maine-increase-fish-habitat.html
Join us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticSalmonFederation Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalmonNews
For high-resolution photography please visit: the ASF Image Gallery: http://www.asf.ca/images.html Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
Brunswick, ME (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Just before the big rains in October, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) completed two fish passage projects in the Penobscot watershed and one in the East Machias watershed as part of its ongoing Maine Headwaters Project. These projects will directly benefit Atlantic salmon, alewives, blueback herring, eels, and brook trout. Together, they open up full access to 10,000 acres of ponds and lakes and reconnect over 100 miles of streams previously blocked by impassable dams.
In the Penobscot watershed, a Denil fishway was completed below Pushaw Lake in the Town of Hudson. This project was begun in 2012, but high water prevented its completion until this fall. In September, an Alaskan Steeppass fishway was installed below a Town of Carmel bridge on Soudabscook Stream. This marked the culmination of 15 years of work in this watershed by ASF.
On the East Machias, a failed, old wooden fishway was replaced by a modern concrete Denil fishway below Crawford and Pocomoonshine lakes. This was a joint project with the Downeast Salmon Federation (DSF), a local ASF affiliate that is working to restore salmon in all the Downeast rivers. DSF provided local community outreach and project coordination.
“With the Penobscot River Restoration Project moving closer to full implementation, efforts to improve fish passage on tributaries like Pushaw Stream and Souadabscook Stream take on even more meaning,” said Pat Keliher, Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR). “The work of groups like the ASF is important to help DMR meet its goals for restoring sea-run fisheries in Maine.”
ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project is focused on reconnecting key spawning tributaries to the large rivers and Gulf of Maine. There is both a tremendous need and opportunity to focus on these clogged tributaries. Of the estimated 2,000 dams in the State of Maine, over 90 percent are located in tributary streams where critical spawning habitat for migratory fish is found. Many of these dams no longer serve their original purpose, have no fishways and are often a liability for their owner. Many others are outlet dams on ponds and lakes that also lack any type of fish passage and are owned by lake associations with few financial resources.
“The best chance we have to restore Atlantic salmon in Maine is to focus on restoring the full native assemblage of migratory fish with which they evolved and depend on for food and protection,” said Andrew Goode, ASF’s Vice President of US Programs. “These three projects will provide access to long lost spawning grounds for salmon and river herring such as alewives.”
ASF’s approach is to work collaboratively with willing dam owners to craft a solution that fits their needs while allowing for restoration of Atlantic salmon and other migratory fish. This work often begins with community outreach and education and is followed by conceptual and final engineering designs, permitting, construction and post-project monitoring. The funds come from a combination of public and private grants as well as in-kind assistance.
Over the past decade, ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project has completed 20 fish passage projects restoring access to 18,500 acres of lakes and ponds and almost 400 river miles. As a result, this past spring, 170,000 alewives returned to Blackman Stream in the Penobscot watershed through a fishway constructed at the Leonard’s Mills Dam in 2009.
Partnerships with state and federal resource agencies have been critical to the success of ASF’s Maine Headwaters Project. Restoring alewives and blueback herring to the Penobscot and Downeast watersheds is a key goal of the state and federal fisheries agencies. Migratory fish play an important role in the river’s ecology as they travel to and from the sea, bringing in nutrients and in many cases taking out excess phosphorous from Maine’s lakes and ponds.
Engineers with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service have been instrumental in developing conceptual designs for fishways. “The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has been a partner in ASF’s work for the past 15 years and we were excited to provide technical assistance and funding to help make these projects possible,” said Laury Zacari with the Service's Maine Field Office.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Community Habitat Restoration Center has also provided funding for fish passage projects and technical assistance.
“The NOAA Restoration Center was pleased to be a part of all three projects, including providing significant funding for construction” said Matt Bernier, a civil engineer with NOAA Fisheries, who helped oversee the fishway designs. “Alewives, as a member of the larger community of sea run fish, are critically important to various life stages of Atlantic salmon and other fish and wildlife in rivers such as the Penobscot and East Machias.”
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, as well as groups such as The Nature Conservancy in Maine and the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program, also provided significant funding to these projects.
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is dedicated to the conservation, protection and restoration of wild Atlantic salmon and the ecosystems on which their well-being and survival depend. ASF has a network of seven regional councils (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Maine and Western New England). The regional councils cover the freshwater range of the Atlantic salmon in Canada and the United States.
Media Contacts:
Andrew Goode, VP, US Programs: 207-725-2833(o), 207-751-5124(c)
Holly Johnson, Manager of Public Information: (506)529-1033(o)
(506)469-1033(c), HJohnson(at)asf(dot)ca
To view this story online visit: http://asf.ca/new-fishways-in-maine-increase-fish-habitat.html
Join us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AtlanticSalmonFederation Twitter: https://twitter.com/SalmonNews
For high-resolution photography please visit: the ASF Image Gallery: http://www.asf.ca/images.html Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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True Religion Co-Founder First Licensee of Fitlogic Sizing System
Women Rejoice as True Religion co-Founder Kym Gold Implements Cricket Lee’s Online Sizing Technology
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Everyone can relate to ordering clothes online and finding out they just don’t fit. Wading through return policies, stocking issues, duplicate charges and multiple-postage fees is frustrating for consumers, and a barrier to maximizing sales revenue for online retailers. Luckily all this is over now, as Kym Gold, True Religion Jeans co-Founder is the first licensee of the future of fashion using the Fitlogic Sizing System. Invented by Cricket Lee, Fitlogic is the 12-year in scientific process specifically created to ensure a proper fit every time when buying clothing online.
It has been said that 70% of all ecommerce within the next year will be manufacturer direct to consumer. While this is a death knell to the big retailers, it’s a new beginning for consumers. In keeping with this new model, Fitlogic is creating its own retail environment (Fitlogic.com) to launch the technology, and it’s new high end offerings, into the marketplace and build consumer awareness and demand.
Simply by answering just five online questions using the Fitlogic Sizing System, 95 percent of women around the world are able to find their exact right size and shape. This confidence in perfect fit sizing increases sales, and most importantly, reduces returns to 10 percent or less. This internationally patented fit system identifies three basic shapes, high hip curve (slimmer thighs), hourglass (mid-hip curve) and pear-shaped (fuller bottom and upper thighs).
“This technology really works and with so many years of hard work to perfect and test it, I can see clearly that it is the answer to the fit problem for the fashion industry (not to mention that women really love it),” says Kym Gold, co-Founder, True Religion Designer Jeans.
Cricket Lee is an industry leader, shaping the future of online shopping - one woman at a time. By using this patented technology women determine their shape, add it to their normal size, and finish with a number such as 8.1, 8.2 or 8.3 for example. Studies show that although 80 percent of the fashion industry’s fit models are based on the hourglass shape that only 20 percent of women actually have this shape.
And it’s going really, really well. Featured in a Wall Street Journal cover story during test phases, twice on The Today Show, and stories in over 850 national publications and blogs including New York Times, Redbook, More, Forbes and others, Fitlogic has been tested in Macy’s, on QVC, at Nordstrom, on Nordstrom.com, in designer boutiques, online and on TV Direct. Consumer acceptance has been immediate from those who’ve had a chance to experience the Fitlogic approach. Viewers quickly crashed the website to learn more when developer Cricket Lee appeared on the “Today Show.”
“We just don’t shop one brand anymore, and women think there is something wrong with their bodies when they can’t find clothes that fit. It is up to women who want shopping to be different to create consumer demand and adoption of the fit system,” says Lee. “We just don’t have time for endless try-ons and returns anymore.”
True consumer response of the Fitlogic system is being created with the advent of “The Little Black Pant,” which has now also been expanded to brown and is available at http://www.littleblackpant.com. Because shipping is free, shoppers had an opportunity to try both the pants and the revolutionary sizing system. Customer feedback has been fantastic, often remarking that this system is the key to making online shopping work for them, on their terms. Fitlogic solves the biggest negative on both sides of the online shopping transaction - sizing.
Kym Gold is proud and very excited to be the first licensee of Cricket Lee’s Fitlogic patented fit system. Known in the industry as a pioneer of designer jeans, Kym Gold sees this as the future of online shopping and best yet, allowing women to get clothing that fits, the first time!
About Kym Gold - Kym Gold incepted notable clothing labels including, True Religion Brand Jeans, Bella Dahl, Hippie Jeans, and recently Babakul. Her fashions over the years have been worn by a diverse range of individuals such as David Beckham, Tom Ford, Angelina Jolie, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Holly Robinson Peete, and Justin Timberlake. Her designs have been featured in top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, In Style, and Rolling Stone.
Currently, Kym has combined her 25 years of experience as a principal owner and designer of many prosperous ventures, along with her entrepreneurship to embark on new path of domestic and International consultation for new up-start fashion companies, and brand and marketing consultation for existing companies. Kym will be the first top designer to implement the Fitlogic sizing system into her new line.
About Cricket Lee - Cricket Lee is internationally known for created a fitting standard designed to include size and body type. The technology was developed over a twelve-year period, beginning in 2002. During her career, Lee has created marketing campaigns for British Airways, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, JCPenney, Ralph Lauren, Saks 5th Avenue, Sara Lee Corporation (Hanes, Bali), Haggar Clothing Company, Warner Brothers and others. She was the first to create and pitch the concept of putting fitness programs into infomercials with Susan Powter. She also oversaw the marketing of Multiples by Sandra Garrett, which grossed over $240,000,000 in retail sales in late 1980s. Lee holds world patents and 72 awards for creative excellence in advertising including a National Addy Award. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 24, 2014
Everyone can relate to ordering clothes online and finding out they just don’t fit. Wading through return policies, stocking issues, duplicate charges and multiple-postage fees is frustrating for consumers, and a barrier to maximizing sales revenue for online retailers. Luckily all this is over now, as Kym Gold, True Religion Jeans co-Founder is the first licensee of the future of fashion using the Fitlogic Sizing System. Invented by Cricket Lee, Fitlogic is the 12-year in scientific process specifically created to ensure a proper fit every time when buying clothing online.
It has been said that 70% of all ecommerce within the next year will be manufacturer direct to consumer. While this is a death knell to the big retailers, it’s a new beginning for consumers. In keeping with this new model, Fitlogic is creating its own retail environment (Fitlogic.com) to launch the technology, and it’s new high end offerings, into the marketplace and build consumer awareness and demand.
Simply by answering just five online questions using the Fitlogic Sizing System, 95 percent of women around the world are able to find their exact right size and shape. This confidence in perfect fit sizing increases sales, and most importantly, reduces returns to 10 percent or less. This internationally patented fit system identifies three basic shapes, high hip curve (slimmer thighs), hourglass (mid-hip curve) and pear-shaped (fuller bottom and upper thighs).
“This technology really works and with so many years of hard work to perfect and test it, I can see clearly that it is the answer to the fit problem for the fashion industry (not to mention that women really love it),” says Kym Gold, co-Founder, True Religion Designer Jeans.
Cricket Lee is an industry leader, shaping the future of online shopping - one woman at a time. By using this patented technology women determine their shape, add it to their normal size, and finish with a number such as 8.1, 8.2 or 8.3 for example. Studies show that although 80 percent of the fashion industry’s fit models are based on the hourglass shape that only 20 percent of women actually have this shape.
And it’s going really, really well. Featured in a Wall Street Journal cover story during test phases, twice on The Today Show, and stories in over 850 national publications and blogs including New York Times, Redbook, More, Forbes and others, Fitlogic has been tested in Macy’s, on QVC, at Nordstrom, on Nordstrom.com, in designer boutiques, online and on TV Direct. Consumer acceptance has been immediate from those who’ve had a chance to experience the Fitlogic approach. Viewers quickly crashed the website to learn more when developer Cricket Lee appeared on the “Today Show.”
“We just don’t shop one brand anymore, and women think there is something wrong with their bodies when they can’t find clothes that fit. It is up to women who want shopping to be different to create consumer demand and adoption of the fit system,” says Lee. “We just don’t have time for endless try-ons and returns anymore.”
True consumer response of the Fitlogic system is being created with the advent of “The Little Black Pant,” which has now also been expanded to brown and is available at http://www.littleblackpant.com. Because shipping is free, shoppers had an opportunity to try both the pants and the revolutionary sizing system. Customer feedback has been fantastic, often remarking that this system is the key to making online shopping work for them, on their terms. Fitlogic solves the biggest negative on both sides of the online shopping transaction - sizing.
Kym Gold is proud and very excited to be the first licensee of Cricket Lee’s Fitlogic patented fit system. Known in the industry as a pioneer of designer jeans, Kym Gold sees this as the future of online shopping and best yet, allowing women to get clothing that fits, the first time!
About Kym Gold - Kym Gold incepted notable clothing labels including, True Religion Brand Jeans, Bella Dahl, Hippie Jeans, and recently Babakul. Her fashions over the years have been worn by a diverse range of individuals such as David Beckham, Tom Ford, Angelina Jolie, Donna Karan, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gwen Stefani, Holly Robinson Peete, and Justin Timberlake. Her designs have been featured in top fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, In Style, and Rolling Stone.
Currently, Kym has combined her 25 years of experience as a principal owner and designer of many prosperous ventures, along with her entrepreneurship to embark on new path of domestic and International consultation for new up-start fashion companies, and brand and marketing consultation for existing companies. Kym will be the first top designer to implement the Fitlogic sizing system into her new line.
About Cricket Lee - Cricket Lee is internationally known for created a fitting standard designed to include size and body type. The technology was developed over a twelve-year period, beginning in 2002. During her career, Lee has created marketing campaigns for British Airways, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, JCPenney, Ralph Lauren, Saks 5th Avenue, Sara Lee Corporation (Hanes, Bali), Haggar Clothing Company, Warner Brothers and others. She was the first to create and pitch the concept of putting fitness programs into infomercials with Susan Powter. She also oversaw the marketing of Multiples by Sandra Garrett, which grossed over $240,000,000 in retail sales in late 1980s. Lee holds world patents and 72 awards for creative excellence in advertising including a National Addy Award. Reported by PRWeb 1 day ago.
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Bob Dylan Played A Show For One Person
Yesterday, Bob Dylan played a show at Philadelphia’s Academy Of Music, and there was exactly one person in the audience: Fredrik Wikingsson, a 41-year-old Swedish superfan. Dylan and his band played four songs: Buddy Holly’s “Heartbeat,” Fats Domino’s “Blueberry Hill,” Chuck Wills’s “It’s Too Late (She’s Gone),” and an as-yet-unidentified blues song. Wikingsson liked it [...]
Reported by stereogum 1 day ago.
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Oh boy! Energy in History Theatre's 'Buddy' will not fade away
Catching a touring production of a Broadway musical can be worthwhile, but the homegrown stuff is often more rewarding. Case in point: "Buddy -- The Buddy Holly Story" presented by St. Paul's History Theatre.
Reported by TwinCities.com 1 day ago.
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Royal Flush Havanese Awards Grant to Gardiner Middle School STEM Laboratory
Royal Flush Havanese proudly grants Gardiner Middle School $3,200 for the completion of their brand new STEM laboratory.
Charlestown, RI (PRWEB) November 25, 2014
Royal Flush Havanese loves nothing more than being able to give back to the community that provides their Havanese with wonderful and loving homes. Just this month, Royal Flush Havanese was able to grant a grand total of $3,200 to Gardiner Regional Middle School in Gardiner, Maine to fund the completion of their state-of-the-art STEM lab. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics– a name that stresses the importance of presenting students with real-world scenarios and giving them a chance to do hands-on work that cannot be done inside a classroom. The introduction of the STEM lab to the middle school will provide students with a chance to use critical thinking and problem solving skills, and help encourage their excitement for career opportunities within the sciences.
To Holly Mastroianni, owner of Royal Flush Havanese, the decision to approve the grant for the middle school was an easy one. “I was a science teacher, and earned a masters in science education…my work breeding and raising the Havanese is based on the science of genetics, animal husbandry, anatomy, physiology and even dog psychology.” Holly believes that the STEM lab will provide students with access to technology and experiences they would not be able to receive inside of a classroom, and she understands firsthand the importance of being able to follow one’s passions while becoming a successful member of the community.
The grant from Royal Flush Havanese provided the middle school with enough funding to completely furnish the lab–something that had seemed almost impossible just a few months ago. A lack of funds had delayed the official opening, but now, the STEM lab is prepared for full use. The grant money was used to equip the lab with tools, seating, and cabinets, allowing for full utilization of the space. The STEM lab is outfitted with electronics, a density tank, and a system permitting for students to grow vegetables hydroponically, and will be used by a multiplicity of students, including the Robotics Team and CookPlantGrow!– the school’s gardening club.
Along with the grant to the Gardiner Middle School STEM lab, Royal Flush Havanese continues to sponsor both a youth basketball league and a girl’s softball league, in addition to being a veteran supporter and fund-raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To learn more about Royal Flush Havanese, and to find helpful tips on dog care, visit their website. Royal Flush Havanese is dedicated to producing the finest Havanese puppies for sale and providing outstanding service in their care. The only dog breeder in the Ocean State to be accredited by the BBB, Royal Flush Havanese is proud of their outstanding dedication to honesty in the business place, customer satisfaction, and ethical policies and procedures. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
Charlestown, RI (PRWEB) November 25, 2014
Royal Flush Havanese loves nothing more than being able to give back to the community that provides their Havanese with wonderful and loving homes. Just this month, Royal Flush Havanese was able to grant a grand total of $3,200 to Gardiner Regional Middle School in Gardiner, Maine to fund the completion of their state-of-the-art STEM lab. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics– a name that stresses the importance of presenting students with real-world scenarios and giving them a chance to do hands-on work that cannot be done inside a classroom. The introduction of the STEM lab to the middle school will provide students with a chance to use critical thinking and problem solving skills, and help encourage their excitement for career opportunities within the sciences.
To Holly Mastroianni, owner of Royal Flush Havanese, the decision to approve the grant for the middle school was an easy one. “I was a science teacher, and earned a masters in science education…my work breeding and raising the Havanese is based on the science of genetics, animal husbandry, anatomy, physiology and even dog psychology.” Holly believes that the STEM lab will provide students with access to technology and experiences they would not be able to receive inside of a classroom, and she understands firsthand the importance of being able to follow one’s passions while becoming a successful member of the community.
The grant from Royal Flush Havanese provided the middle school with enough funding to completely furnish the lab–something that had seemed almost impossible just a few months ago. A lack of funds had delayed the official opening, but now, the STEM lab is prepared for full use. The grant money was used to equip the lab with tools, seating, and cabinets, allowing for full utilization of the space. The STEM lab is outfitted with electronics, a density tank, and a system permitting for students to grow vegetables hydroponically, and will be used by a multiplicity of students, including the Robotics Team and CookPlantGrow!– the school’s gardening club.
Along with the grant to the Gardiner Middle School STEM lab, Royal Flush Havanese continues to sponsor both a youth basketball league and a girl’s softball league, in addition to being a veteran supporter and fund-raiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. To learn more about Royal Flush Havanese, and to find helpful tips on dog care, visit their website. Royal Flush Havanese is dedicated to producing the finest Havanese puppies for sale and providing outstanding service in their care. The only dog breeder in the Ocean State to be accredited by the BBB, Royal Flush Havanese is proud of their outstanding dedication to honesty in the business place, customer satisfaction, and ethical policies and procedures. Reported by PRWeb 20 hours ago.
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Bob Dylan Plays Show For One Person
As part of Swedish film series 'Experiment Ensam (Experiment Alone)'Dubbed rock's poet laureate, *Bob Dylan* is capable of playing to huge crowds across the globe.
Yet the singer recently decided to play a show for just one person - as part of Swedish film series 'Experiment Ensam (Experiment Alone)'.
The series involves taking highly public events and re-casting for an audience consisting of one solitary fan.
As Rolling Stone report, Bob Dylan performed at Philadelphia's Academy of Music on Sunday (November 23th). Breezing through a short set for Fredrik Wikingsson, the singer performed covers of Buddy Holly's 'Heartbeat' as well as Fats Domino's 'Blueberry Hill' and Chuck Wills's 'It's Too Late (She's Gone)'.
Clearly delighted by the experience, Wikingsson said of the show: "I was smiling so much it was like I was on ecstasy. My jaw hurt for hours afterwards because I couldn't stop smiling."
Bob Dylan is set to release new album 'Shadows In The Night' next year.
Related: *10 Things You Never Knew About Bob Dylan*
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Take charge of your money – find out which funds platform is best for you
More and more people are investing for themselves. But which broker should you use? Holly Mackay explains what you need to know.
The post Take charge of your money – find out which funds platform is best for you was first published on MoneyWeek. Reported by MoneyWeek 17 hours ago.
The post Take charge of your money – find out which funds platform is best for you was first published on MoneyWeek. Reported by MoneyWeek 17 hours ago.
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How Narnia and Middle Earth helped an atheist professor find her faith
Dr Holly Ordway's book Not God's Type recounts a fascinating and uplifting journey
Reported by Catholic Herald 17 hours ago.
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"Queen of the Desert" - cast: Nicole Kidman, Robert Pattinson, James Franco, Damian Lewis, Holly Earl, Christopher Fulford, Jay Abdo, Mark Lewis Jones
*Release date :* TBA 2015
*Synopsis :* Based on the life of British woman Gertrude Bell, who was alternately a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political ... Reported by AceShowbiz 15 hours ago.
*Synopsis :* Based on the life of British woman Gertrude Bell, who was alternately a traveler, writer, archaeologist, explorer, cartographer, and political ... Reported by AceShowbiz 15 hours ago.
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New FDA rules require restaurants to post calorie info
The Food and Drug Administration will announce broad new rules for posting calorie counts on menus. The FDA wants listings just about everywhere you eat, outside your kitchen as part of a directive in the Affordable Care Act. CBS news medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the upcoming rules.
Reported by CBS News 14 hours ago.
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Allred Insurance Now Accepting 2015 National Healthcare Enrollments
Don Allred Insurance is now accepting National Healthcare enrollments for the 2015 coverage year.
(PRWEB) November 25, 2014
Don Allred Insurance is now accepting National Healthcare enrollments for the 2015 coverage year at both the main Allred office, located at 3001 S. Church St., and the satellite branch, located inside the Holly Hill Mall. The S. Church St. office is by appointment only, however the Holly Hill Mall location is prepared to accommodate walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. These hours will remain in effect until the open enrollment period ends on February 15, 2015.
During open enrollment, which started on November 15, qualified individuals may purchase or renew health insurance from the federal Marketplace with the assistance of experienced Allred agents.
“Our agents are specially trained to help customers identify their most important needs when assessing insurance options,” says Allred spokesman Scott Allred. “We’ve also been through open enrollment before and are thoroughly familiar with all phases of the various purchasing and renewal procedures out there. This expertise allows us to provide customers with the best coverage available without any of the usual hassles or red tape.”
Finding the right type and amount of insurance is only one part of the signup process. A second critical component is ensuring that the coverage period begins when desired. According to HealthCare.gov, start dates are determined in the following ways:· Signups and renewals that are submitted between the 1st and 15th of the current month will enable coverage to begin on the 1st of the next month.
· Signups and renewals submitted between the 16th and the end of the current month will enable coverage to begin on the first day of the second subsequent month.
· All signups and renewals submitted between February 1 and February 15 will enable coverage to begin on March 1, 2015.
“Paying careful attention to start dates will prevent coverage lapses and help guarantee that customers and their family members have active insurance when it’s needed most,” says Allred.
To learn more about how Allred Insurance can help you obtain mandatory insurance coverage during the open enrollment period, please visit http://www.allredinsurance.com or stop by one of the Burlington offices for an in-person consultation. No appointment is necessary for the Holly Hill Mall location during walk-in hours. Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
(PRWEB) November 25, 2014
Don Allred Insurance is now accepting National Healthcare enrollments for the 2015 coverage year at both the main Allred office, located at 3001 S. Church St., and the satellite branch, located inside the Holly Hill Mall. The S. Church St. office is by appointment only, however the Holly Hill Mall location is prepared to accommodate walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. These hours will remain in effect until the open enrollment period ends on February 15, 2015.
During open enrollment, which started on November 15, qualified individuals may purchase or renew health insurance from the federal Marketplace with the assistance of experienced Allred agents.
“Our agents are specially trained to help customers identify their most important needs when assessing insurance options,” says Allred spokesman Scott Allred. “We’ve also been through open enrollment before and are thoroughly familiar with all phases of the various purchasing and renewal procedures out there. This expertise allows us to provide customers with the best coverage available without any of the usual hassles or red tape.”
Finding the right type and amount of insurance is only one part of the signup process. A second critical component is ensuring that the coverage period begins when desired. According to HealthCare.gov, start dates are determined in the following ways:· Signups and renewals that are submitted between the 1st and 15th of the current month will enable coverage to begin on the 1st of the next month.
· Signups and renewals submitted between the 16th and the end of the current month will enable coverage to begin on the first day of the second subsequent month.
· All signups and renewals submitted between February 1 and February 15 will enable coverage to begin on March 1, 2015.
“Paying careful attention to start dates will prevent coverage lapses and help guarantee that customers and their family members have active insurance when it’s needed most,” says Allred.
To learn more about how Allred Insurance can help you obtain mandatory insurance coverage during the open enrollment period, please visit http://www.allredinsurance.com or stop by one of the Burlington offices for an in-person consultation. No appointment is necessary for the Holly Hill Mall location during walk-in hours. Reported by PRWeb 14 hours ago.
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