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5 last-minute Mother's Day brunch ideas in Pittsburgh
There’s still time to book a reservation to show the mothers and mother figures in your life how much you appreciate them with mimosas and waffles (or even a drag show), but don’t wait too much longer. Mother’s Day is coming up faster than you think (May starts next week, people), but if you didn’t make plans yet, there are still good options available. Make sure to contact the places listed below — all require tickets and may sell out soon.
Apteka's Kate Lasky on the challenges of running a small business Original
Over the past seven years, Kate Lasky and Tomasz Skowronski, chefs at Apteka, have grown what began as pierogi pop-up nights into one of Pittsburgh’s best-loved and most honored vegan restaurants. Now, they’re James Beard Award finalists for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic region. “We’re thrilled, of course,” Lasky says.
Kim Lyons’ Top 5 Exercises for a Strong Core
Building a strong midsection is worth so much more than looking good in a crop top. Yes, we all want to feel and look our best, but developing strong core muscles goes beyond aesthetics. Whether you are stepping off a curb or doing an Olympic lift, a solid core will set you up for success with each step of the day. From improving balance and stability to aiding in fall prevention, the following core exercise series comes with many benefits.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System
There’s no better time than now to focus on building your immune system. With the coronavirus front and center, I’d like to walk you through some methods I use to help strengthen my immune system year-round. With a strong immune system, you can better fight against ailments like the flu and common cold, but you also can see bigger gains during and after your workouts! A strong immune system not only means less sniffles, but more muscle.
5 Simple Ways to Boost Your Immune System
There’s no better time than now to focus on building your immune system. With the coronavirus front and center, I’d like to walk you through some methods I use to help strengthen my immune system year-round. With a strong immune system, you can better fight against ailments like the flu and common cold, but you also can see bigger gains during and after your workouts! I know it sounds a bit gross, but our bodies are filled with bugs.
Joe Sestak: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Getty Images U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak (D-PA) speaks to the media outside the Capitol May 28, 2010 Joe Sestak is the 25th Democrat to announce a 2020 presidential campaign and to say he’s a long shot may seem obvious. He announced too late to qualify for the June 26 and 27 debates. But Sestak seems unconcerned about the long odds against his bid for the White House; after all, every campaign he’s ever run has been an uphill climb, literally in some cases.
Democrat Emily Skopov’s inaugural campaign has her targeting Mike Turzai
Standing on a stepstool in the kitchen of a Wexford home, Emily Skopov greeted the all-female gathering by positing that the lack of women in Pennsylvania’s Legislature is part of the reason for its dysfunction. “I’m not going to man-slam, but I am thrilled to be in a house without men right now,” Skopov joked. “It’s a nice break.” The Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s 28th legislative district, Skopov lives in Marshall with her husband and two teenage children.
Democrat, business exec Bibiana Boerio looking for a win in Trump country
Since she launched her campaign for the state House, Bibiana Boerio (“call me Bibie”) says she has taken only one day off: a Sunday afternoon to watch the Mr. Rogers’ documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor. She’s from Latrobe, Mr. Rogers’ hometown, and the Democratic nominee for the 14th Congressional district said she identifies with his famous “look for the helpers” advice.
Democrat's campaign hit with fake campaign signs
At first glance, they look like any other yard signs, very similar to the others Lindsey Williams’ campaign has scattered on lawns and by the side of roads around the North Hills communities in the 38th District, where she’s a candidate for the state Senate. But these signs, which started appearing over the weekend, are emblazoned with a red banner reading “socialist” beneath her name, and the Williams campaign says it’s not responsible for them. During a campaign rally on Saturday with Gov.
WTF Pittsburgh helping women break the stigma attached to female candidates
Emily Skopov recalls one of the first articles about her fledgling campaign against Mike Turzai had a headline that referred to her status as a “tattooed mother of two.” She called that a “WTF” moment in her campaign, where her appearance was the focus rather than her political stances. Skopov shared the anecdote at a fundraiser for the Women of The Future Pittsburgh or, WTF Pittsburgh, where the political action committee introduced its slate of candidates.
Velomacchi Joins Thousands of Distinguished Gentlemen in Ride for Charity
Hood River (Sept 2017) — On Sunday, September 24, thousands of well-appointed gentleman donning neck-ties and tailed wool suits will ride in solidarity for men’s health issues. Know globally as The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride (link to - https://www.gentlemansride.com/), Velomacchi (link to - https://www.velomacchi.com/), makers of innovative moto carrying-equipment and accessories, is proud to join and sponsor the 2017 ride.
Megyn Kelly’s Donald Trump Question About Women Was A Necessary Attack On The Republican Front-Runner
During Thursday night's debate, in the first question for Donald Trump, Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly came out swinging, and questioned his attitude toward women. "You've called women you don't like fat pigs, dogs, slobs and disgusting animals," she said. "Your Twitter account..." Here, Trump interrupted Kelly and tried to make a joke: "Only Rosie O'Donnell." The crowd at Quicken Loans Arena erupted in applause. But Kelly stuck with her question, and didn't let Trump get away with his glib reply.
7 Quotes From MTV's 'White People' That'll Hopefully Help You Rethink Our Discussion Of Race
In the controversial MTV documentary White People that aired Wednesday, journalist Jose Antonio Vargas interviewed white people about what it meant to be white to them, and there were several small revelations if you listened closely to the interviews. Overall, the show, which promised to make people "uncomfortable" by talking about difficult subjects, barely scratched the surface of the racial turmoil in America at the moment.
Mother For Hire: Startup Takes Care Of 'Personal Chores' For Young Professionals, Students - Working Woman Report
In a typical week, Ilene Scoratow does 30 loads of laundry, cleans two to four apartments and delivers groceries to at least four regular customers. She has three children of her own, including an infant. But in her free time after her day job, Scoratow runs a service called Another Mother, where she performs some of the basic tasks one might expect of a parent. “I was reading a book on entrepreneurship because I wanted to start my own business,” Scoratow said.
Saul Markowitz | Crain's Pittsburgh
I never found time to take a break. I always felt like I needed to keep working. My goal was to get as much done in my career while I was in my 20s so I could open my own agency. I just worked nonstop, taking on as much as I possibly could. When our son was around 3 years old, my wife wanted to take two weeks off. She wanted to go to Disneyland, and I said, “How can I leave my office right now and go away? There’s no way.” She was saying, “Oh, it will be fun.
Mary Frances Cooper
I was trying to manage people without trying to see things from their perspectives. When you’re in school, you’re responsible for yourself, but when you get into the working world, you have to work with people, whether it’s employees or patrons. It’s not that I didn’t have any people skills, but you have to be collaborative in your approach, because your success and the success of the work depends on it. I got very interested in what makes people tick and how they work a number of years ago.
Bangor Daily News
Sept. 16, 2016, at 6:48 p.m. At East Millinocket, the Wolverines and Cougars of Stacyville battled to a tie through two overtimes. Olivia Gallant had a goal for 2-2-1 Schenck while Erin Lake scored the goal for 2-1-2 Katahdin. Allison Noddin had 14 saves on 16 shots for Schenck and Haley Landry eight saves on nine shots for Katahdin. Story continues below advertisement.
CrossFit branches out to children
As fitness crazes go, the workout program CrossFit has some of the most dedicated disciples. The wildly popular, self-directed program, which puts a focus on core strength training and conditioning, has built a robust online community, where its participants set goals, share routine variations, and track their progress.
For many family-owned businesses, handing off the baton is tricky
The Mascilli family, which owns a plumbing business in suburban Pittsburgh, started several years ago to transition day-to-day operations from the parents to their grown children. And sons Anthony and Arthur Jr. are keenly aware of how much of the succession of a family business depends on the second generation.
For many family-owned businesses, handing off the baton is tricky
The Mascilli family, which owns a plumbing business in suburban Pittsburgh, started several years ago to transition day-to-day operations from the parents to their grown children. And sons Anthony and Arthur Jr. are keenly aware of how much of the succession of a family business depends on the second generation.
More complaints - PittsburghLIVE.com
Otherwise, you might miss your flight. At least one passenger who traveled through Pittsburgh learned this the hard way. She had to remove her piercings in a restroom after airport security told her she couldn't get on a plane with her hardware intact. The pierced passenger filed a complaint with the Transportation Security Administration, which logs all claims against its personnel at airports across the country.
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