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Where Chaos Reigns
Welcome to the Field! Accountability to more than one boss is unwise if you desire a long, prosperous, and productive career. It’s a challenge to manage and meet the expectations of a single supervisor. Now double or triple that. Or dare I write, multiply it by four. You have just crafted an environment with a host of challenges. Yet, this is the exact scenario that confronts business-to-business marketers who support field sales teams or industry business lines.
Caribbean tourism has been decimated by COVID-19. But the private sector can cushion the blow
• Most Caribbean countries will be exposed to the sudden drop in tourism. • Government will need private-sector help to fill the gap. • A condition of resuming business could be employing furloughed tourist workers as cleaners and temperature-checkers. We are all in the same COVID-19 storm, but not all countries are in the same boat. Here in the Bahamas, 70% of our GDP is generated from tourism. Tourist-based economies like ours throughout the Caribbean region have limited social safety nets.
We're different, but we don't need to disappear
Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. People start to disappear as we get older. I'm not talking about the fact that "old people" in our society are forced to become invisible. I'm not talking about los desaparecidos (the disappeared), the Argentines who were secretly arrested and murdered by an Argentinian dictatorship.
Bleating hearts need to stand up to Madigan
We have a gubernatorial primary on our hands, contested in both Republican and Democrat parties. Why is it that I have nothing on my mind except Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Mike Madigan? At 75 years old, Madigan is still running the tables. We are even asking him to root out a pervasive culture of sexual harassment in Springfield and deep in his own political organization. If he were Al Franken, he would have been shown the door. But he's Mike Madigan.
Israel can teach us much about guns
The massacre at a high school in Parkland, Florida has again ignited the gun debate in the U.S. In this debate, Israel has been cited frequently by pro-gun enthusiasts as a potential model for the U.S. to emulate. In researching the contention that Israel is a "gun utopia," I have discovered that in Israel: Gun ownership is far lower than in the U.S. With a population of 310 million, there are roughly 310 million firearms here.
Lobby your legislators about gun regulation
Another shocking mass killing by an obsessed young man who fit the FBI's profile of a predictable problem. A teenager who was a loner, had juvenile problems, was dropped from school, had a fascination with guns, and even shot animals for thrill. This demented young man shot off over 100 rounds in less than 3 minutes during his mad killing spree at his former school. Now the blaming begins. Who, besides the killer, was at fault? How could this tragedy have been prevented? Many blame the FBI.
Vote for unbought, unbossed candidates, March 20
Imagine elected officials the political machines cannot boss and special interests cannot buy. On March 20, we can actually vote for two unbought, unbossed candidates on the Democratic ballot: Daniel Biss for Governor, and Oak Park's Fritz Kaegi for Cook County Assessor. Biss and Kaegi are the worst nightmares for the Democratic and Republican political machines.
Heroes dance raises funds for kids
"Bring a Hero. Be a Hero." This was the theme chosen by the Girl Scouts of Troop 40092 when they decided to throw a school dance. The scouts — all fifth-graders at St. Giles School — invited all the girls in their school to "bring a hero" to a delightful night of music, dancing and friendship. After a fall afternoon spent packing meals for hungry children around the world, the girls resolved that they'd invite their guests to "be heroes" too.
A plea to young adults
I applaud you for finding your public voice. Your activism is inspirational. But demonstrations without a plan to achieve electoral success will not result in transformative change. Politicians know we need, and the public supports, smarter gun laws. Nothing happens because we allowed partisan ideologues to hijack the political system, and they've left us mired in stalemate. If you want change you need to organize an activist electoral strategy to break it.
Angry, helpless, but daring to hope for justice
By the time I learned of a school shooting in Florida on Feb. 14, I had already been grieving for about week — for another Florida teenager. I am reading Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, by Trayvon's parents. Feb. 26 marked the five-year anniversary of Trayvon's death. These new murders took up a new murky space in my head, but without displacing the grief I felt as I immersed myself in the story of Trayvon's death and its aftermath.
Barbara Bernard - leadercourier-times.com: Obituaries
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 21, from 6:15-7:30 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m., all at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha. Mass Of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 22 at 10am at the church. Interment will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Alma Murphy, and a brother, J. Richard Murphy.
Live stream: Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino's funeral
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Brittany Maynard dies 'peacefully' using lethal drugs under Oregon assisted-suicide law
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A young woman who moved to Oregon to take advantage of the state's assisted-suicide law, took lethal drugs prescribed by a doctor and died, a spokesman said Sunday. Brittany Maynard, 29, was diagnosed with brain cancer on New Year's Day and was later given six months to live. She and her husband, Dan Diaz, moved from California because that state does not allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with lethal drugs prescribed by a doctor.
Letter to the Editor: Longmeadow firefighter requests support for aerial apparatus purchase
There is a Longmeadow special Town Meeting scheduled for Tuesday November 18, 2014 at 7 p.m. One of the warrant articles up for a vote is in regard to the purchase of a Quint Aerial Apparatus for the fire department. A Quint Aerial Apparatus is a multi-purpose, single piece of fire apparatus that combines the operational ability of a fire pumper and a ladder truck into one unit. A Quint Aerial Apparatus is commonly found in a modern-day fire department fleet.
Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson no-fly zone was aimed at media, recordings show
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. government agreed to a police request to restrict more than 37 square miles of airspace surrounding Ferguson, Missouri, for 12 days in August for safety, but audio recordings show that local authorities privately acknowledged the purpose was to keep away news helicopters during violent street protests. On Aug.
State Rep. Denise Andrews, minority leader Brad Jones exchange barbs as Massachusetts Democrats press spending bill to governor's desk as elections near | masslive.com
BOSTON — While some partisan rifts remain, House and Senate leaders from both parties overcame their differences on Friday to pass an $86 million budget bill intended to close the books on fiscal 2014, which ended on July 1. House Republicans on Thursday blocked passage of the bill, objecting to the inclusion of local spending earmarks so close to Tuesday's statewide and legislative elections.
Judge rejects Maine bid to quarantine Kaci Hickox, nurse who treated Ebola patients
FORT KENT, Maine (AP) -- A Maine judge on Friday rejected a bid by state health officials to restrict the movement of nurse Kaci Hickox, who defied a state quarantine for medical workers who have treated Ebola patients. Judge Charles C. LaVerdiere ruled that Hickox should continue daily monitoring and coordinate travel with state officials so monitoring can continue. But, because she's not showing symptoms, the judge says she's not infectious.
I ate people so you don't have to: 5 body parts you should probably eat (and 5 you shouldn't)
Long pork. Soylent Green. The Donner Party Platter. It goes by many names, but this forbidden fruit of the modern world can be summed up best in one word – cannibalism. From an early age we’ve been tempted with tales of English children ground into bread, German children fattened by witches in candy houses, and Springfieldian children made into lunchmeat, but few of us ever have the opportunity to sample this garden of anthropophagic delight.
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Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino dead at 71 following battle with cancer
BOSTON -- Former Boston Mayor Tom Menino has died, WCVB reports. The former mayor, who was battling cancer, retired from office earlier this year. Menino was diagnosed with a cancer of unknown origin shortly after leaving office. He said the cancer had metastasized and had spread to his liver and lymph nodes. Menino announced earlier this month that he was suspending treatment to spend more time with his family and friends.
Peabody man, 44, faces trial for shooting death of 23-year-old girlfriend
SALEM, Mass. (AP) — A Peabody man charged with fatally shooting his girlfriend in her apartment is scheduled to face trial in March. The Salem News reports that a Salem Superior Court judge on Tuesday set a March 16 trial date for 44-year-old Franklin Castano. Castano is charged with first-degree murder and illegal possession of a firearm in connection with the February shooting death of 23-year-old Solanlly Paulino inside their Peabody apartment.
LIVE: Gregory Lewis, state's 'most wanted' fugitive captured
Massachusetts State Police are holding a press conference at 11 a.m. at the State Police headquarters in Framingham to discuss the capture of fugitive and suspected serial rapist Gregory Lewis. MassLive's Megan Bard will be live blogging from police headquarters. Lewis was captured in Fort Edward, NY, just before midnight after what police say was a cross-country crime spree after removing his GPS tracking bracelet and fleeing Massachusetts in September.
Letter to the Editor: Former mayor takes long view of casino
The empty promises and assertions that are made by people on all different subjects and issues never cease to amaze me. Some are motivated by a good faith belief, and others try to justify their side by making baseless allegations and just plain half truths. As a lifelong resident of Hampden County and the former mayor of Springfield, during the major recession of 1989, I have observed the present casino issue with more than a passing interest.
Wynn Resorts discussing pollution cleanup at Everett casino site
MEDFORD — Wynn Resorts will discuss its plans to clean up the polluted, former chemical plant site in Everett where it wants to build a $1.6 billion resort casino. Robert DeSalvio, who is overseeing the development, is among the company officials expected to speak at Tufts University starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Wynn wants to redevelop the former Monsanto chemical company site, which is located along the Mystic River and straddles the Boston city line.
Editorial: The Republican picks Mike Heffernan for Massachusetts State Treasurer
With a deep and broad experience in business and banking, Mike Heffernan brings a refreshing perspective to the office of state treasurer. Heffernan’s solid education and background in the private sector and his deep commitment to the people and problems of Massachusetts translate into an expansive view with realistic steps about how to help the state function more efficiently. Heffernan’s concern for the debt in the state’s pension system isn’t rhetorical.
MIAA high school boys golf action in West Springfield
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Toronto voters look elsewhere besides Rob Ford
TORONTO (AP) — Enough with the crack smoking, public drunkenness and outrageous behavior. After four years in which City Hall has sometimes been as entertaining as a circus sideshow, Toronto residents appear eager for something altogether different in their mayor: DULL. Voters head to the polls Monday to elect a successor to Rob Ford, who announced last month that he would not seek re-election as he battles a rare and difficult form of cancer.
Aside from Charlie Baker, most GOP candidates in Massachusetts lagging in fundraising race
BOSTON (AP) — Republican Charlie Baker is raising more money that Democrat Martha Coakley in the Massachusetts governor's race, but other statewide GOP candidates aren't doing nearly as well. In the attorney general's race, Democrat Maura Healey reported a balance of $122,000 in her campaign account as of mid-October — about a 10-to-one advantage over Republican John Miller, who had just under $12,000.
Editorial: We endorse Republican Charlie Baker for governor of Massachusetts
No matter how many slings and arrows they launch at each other, Charlie Baker and Martha Coakley really aren’t that far apart. In fact, their political views are remarkably similar, considering they have a party divide between them. That’s because they’re both sensible, smart people. Each has a deep understanding of the commonwealth, its problems and the workings of state government. The race between these two gubernatorial contenders comes down to style, not substance.
Central hosts West Springfield in high school football
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Ludlow boys soccer senior night vs East Longmeadow
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Chinese rail company won MBTA contract over objections of other bidders
BOSTON — Over the objections of rival bidders and human rights advocates, a Chinese rail car manufacturer on Wednesday won a lucrative state contract to supply the MBTA with 284 new Red Line and Orange Line cars to be assembled in Springfield.
Editorial: We endorse Eric Lesser for state Senate in the 1st Hampden and Hampshire District
Eric Lesser, heir apparent of the First Hampden and Hampshire state Senate seat now held by Democratic state Sen. Gale Candaras, has a simple, clear platform focusing on economic development. Lesser’s focus on east-west high-speed rail, high-tech manufacturing and vocational training show that he grasps how to help improve the job prospects for Western Massachusetts residents. We’re also impressed with his comprehensive solution to the opioid crisis.
Lauren Quinn O’Neill named Harvard scholar for 2014-15
BOSTON - The Office for the Arts at Harvard University recently announced the 2014-2015 Mima Weissman Scholar for the study of ceramic art. This highly competitive award funds tuition for a year of study at the ceramics program at Harvard. This year’s scholar is Lauren Quinn O’Neill, of Brighton, formerly of Holyoke. O’Neill was honored at a reception held at Gallery 224 in Allston on Sept. 11. An emerging craft artist, this is the second prestigious award to be bestowed upon O’Neill.
East Longmeadow vs Renaissance in boys soccer action
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Massachusetts governor's race: Charlie Baker, Martha Coakley debate at UMass-Dartmouth
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley and Republican nominee Charlie Baker are both pledging support for the extension of commuter rail to the state's south coast region, but differ on what it would take to pay for the project. Coakley and Baker discussed their visions for economic development in southeastern Massachusetts and statewide during a debate Friday at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
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