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Egg White Breakfast Casserole
Great recipe! We really enjoyed this! It was easy to make, and tasted great! I halved the recipe (used about 10 egg whites), and baked it in an 8x8" pan. It did need to bake longer than the listed time, but that could have been due to the smaller pan making the egg layer thicker than intended. I did find it to be just a bit too salty, so I would not use the added salt in the eggs next time. I used 2 sliced Roma tomatoes for the top, and that worked great.
Achieving Regioselective Control for Mechanochemical Reactions: A Planetary Ball‐Milling, Ru‐Catalyzed Synthesis of 3,4‐ and 3,4,5‐Isoxazoles
Introduction In recent years, mechanochemistry has become established within the field of organic synthesis due to its numerous benefits. These include operational simplicity for users, high sustainability, and accelerated reaction kinetics.1 This acceleration is attributed to reagents being present at maximal concentration, and reaction conditions not relying on the solvation and desolvation of reagents.
A Therapeutic Moment: Sweating the small stuff
The saying “don’t sweat the small stuff... and remember it’s all small stuff” is a good philosophy to live by. However, even in our “Hafa Adai” culture, it can be challenging to apply this in practical terms. In each moment of life, it feels like the present reality is all that matters. Even a small, trivial problem can seem overwhelming and long-lasting. We tend to focus on the “small stuff” as if our entire life depends on it.
2021 Employment Law Spotlight: Chicago And Illinois
United States: 2021 Employment Law Spotlight: Chicago And Illinois 25 March 2021 by Matthew Luzadder and Stephanie Patterson Kelley Drye & Warren LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Last year, several major employment laws were enacted in the State of Illinois, and specifically in the City of Chicago. Employers in Illinois and/or Chicago should be reminded of these laws for 2021.
Stephanie Patterson: Change your posture, change your mood
Our bodies can express emotional states so clearly. It takes little effort to comprehend the pride of a fisherman when he poses, chest puffed up, for a photo with his big catch. It is easy to recognize the despair in a teenager hunched over on the school steps after a break-up, or to assess the peace and happiness of a smiling face while giving a great big hug to a loved one.
2021 Employment Law Spotlight: Chicago and Illinois | JD Supra
Last year, several major employment laws were enacted in the State of Illinois, and specifically in the City of Chicago. Employers in Illinois and/or Chicago should be reminded of these laws for 2021.
2021 Employment Law Spotlight: Chicago and Illinois
Last year, several major employment laws were enacted in the State of Illinois, and specifically in the City of Chicago. Employers in Illinois and/or Chicago should be reminded of these laws for 2021.
New Pay Data Reporting Requirements for California Employers | JD Supra
On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 973, which imposes new pay reporting requirements on certain employers. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2021, requires employers to file an annual pay data report by March 31 of each year.
New Pay Data Reporting Requirements for California Employers
On September 30, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 973, which imposes new pay reporting requirements on certain employers. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2021, requires employers to file an annual pay data report by March 31 of each year.
25 Women to Watch: Succeeding in a COVID World
Canada51 was launched in 2020, with a mandate to grow into a collective of organizations, and individuals unlocking capital to invest inclusively in women-entrepreneurs and women-led companies. As a first step, we have convened our first Canada51 Capital Council. We have partnered with Women of Influence to amplify the stories of these women and their companies, and over the next few weeks you can learn more about them as part of the Women of Influence What Now series.
Meet Karen Lamont, Founder of Citrus Silver
By the time Karen Lamont reached 30, she had climbed the ladder in a Toronto-based direct marketing firm, working on accounts like RBC, Reader’s Digest, AMEX, and Time Inc. She was a VP running a division of the company, but she lacked passion for the work she did.
Workers at Illinois-based Cannabis Company Unionize | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Workers at Illinois-based Cannabis Company Unionize
Last week, workers at Cresco Labs, one of Illinois’ largest cannabis companies, voted to join the Local 881 chapter of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW). The vote, conducted by the National Labor Relations Board just two weeks after adult recreational-use sales began in the state, is the first by Illinois cannabis workers. Cresco currently employs around 130 employees, but the vote will affect only about 100 of those workers.
Prolific Works - free ebook giveaways
Aria Adams's very first dark romance, His Submissive Warrior, is available for the first time ever for your ereader! Karis is a strong, independent warrior woman used to leading her own army. Outnumbered and outflanked by evil Hector's army, she never gives up fighting for the freedom of Macedonia. Then, she finds an unexpected ally. The warlord Damien is the only man who has ever bested Karis in a swordfight, and as a forfeit, she must submit to a hard spanking from the enormous warlord.
United canceled my flight twice, so where is my refund?
United Airlines cancels the Robinsons’ connecting flight — not once, but twice. The reason? Problems with air traffic control. After several requests for a refund, guess what they ended up with? Question: Our connecting flight on United Airlines from Newark to Pittsburgh was canceled and rebooked for 24 hours later. The rescheduled flight was also canceled the following evening. United cited air traffic control problems as the reason for both cancellations.
I damaged my rental car - can’t I just fix it myself?
I damaged my rental car from Enterprise when I hit a guardrail. I’d like to have the repairs done myself to save money. Is that a problem? This question came to us from one of our readers, and it’s a fairly common one. The reason behind this question varies. Some may think they can save money by having the repairs done themselves. Some don’t want to risk an increase in their premium by filing a claim with their auto policy. And others may not have any insurance coverage.
Mugged in Mexico! Can Trip Mate make good on this claim? - Elliott
After Lynn Strough is assaulted in Mexico, her travel insurance company is slow to cover her losses. Can our advocates help? Question: I have been traveling as a nomad around the world for the past two and a half years and have paid 10 percent of my shoestring budget for annual travel insurance (a total of $3,150). My policy is with World Nomads, administered by Trip Mate. About a month ago, I was assaulted in Mexico. I was injured during the assault, and my purse was stolen.
Why won't American Airlines pay me for my new flight? - Elliott
American Airlines canceled Gabriel Baisan’s return flight because of a shortage of crew members. With no American flights available until the following day, Baisan was forced to book a flight on Southwest Airlines. He could not miss another day of work. Baisan is asking American to reimburse him for a portion of his ticket on Southwest. American’s answer? No. Baisan has been a loyal American Airlines customer for 24 years.
The name on my ticket does not match my passport. Will this be a problem? - Elliott
When the name on Robert Hofman’s airline reservation does not match his passport, Expedia dismisses his request for a correction. He is worried he will be denied boarding. Will this really be a problem? Question: My wife and I booked a flight from Miami International Airport to Lisbon on TAP Portugal through Expedia. When I checked on our reservations a few hours later, I noticed that my name was incorrect. The reservation was missing my middle name.
Why you should never, ever book your flights this way - Elliott
Booking an international flight on multiple airlines with separate itineraries can be risky. The potential for problems can far outweigh the savings. Elizabeth Marini found this out the hard way. Her parents purchased her a ticket on TAP Portugal flying out of John F. Kennedy International Airport. She then booked her connecting flight from Boston to JFK on a separate itinerary on Delta Air Lines. This became the precursor for her distressing trip.
Hey American Airlines, is a downgrade to economy class really only worth $100? - Elliott
When Taylor Helsel’s flight is canceled because of bad weather, she’s rebooked and downgraded to economy class. Is she owed a refund? Question: I booked a flight on British Airways (code-shared through American Airlines) from Boston to India, that included a connecting flight in London. I paid a hefty fee to upgrade to business class. The morning of my return date, I was notified that the second leg of my flight from London to Boston was canceled because of a snowstorm in Boston.
This isn't the cruise that I purchased! Am I due compensation? - Elliott
A month before their cruise, Michael Altshuler and Eileen Zegar discover they have been assigned a new itinerary — sailing to ports of call that are of no interest on a ship they did not choose. Their entire vacation had completely changed, and they were not even aware of it. Their question: How can Norwegian Cruise Line alter their cruise and then expect them to pay for it all? You might be surprised.
Why were we forced to pay twice for our Alaskan wilderness adventure? - Elliott
Edward Palisin and his wife prepaid their Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour in Alaska, but they cannot join in — unless they pay a second time. Their question: Why won’t the booking agent issue them a refund? Question: We purchased a land/cruise package to Alaska for August 2016 through RCI Travel Packages. The Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour was included in the package deal. While at the orientation meeting the night before the tour, we were informed we were not on the roster.
I don't want these vouchers - I want cash! - Elliott
After being denied boarding on Etihad Airways, Anthony Gorman just wanted fair compensation. He lost an entire day of his vacation because his flight was oversold. But guess what he got instead? Etihad Airways bumped Gorman, along with several other passengers, from his flight from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne – his destination for a long-awaited family visit. The trip had been planned for months, and with a confirmed seat assignment, he didn’t anticipate getting bumped.
United Airlines says I was a "no-show." I say I was bumped. Who's right? - Elliott
United Airlines says Sean Keegan missed his flight. Keegan says United bumped him. Who’s right? Keegan wants our advocates to make the call. Keegan received a text message from United that his flight from Quebec City to Newark, N.J. was going to be delayed 45 minutes. He adjusted his schedule and arrived at the airport over an hour before his new departure time. United’s ticket counter was closed and the kiosk would not allow him to print his boarding passes.
A trip in vain that ends with an unpleasant surprise - Elliott
When Paul Whittall plans a trip for his son on American Airlines, he is disappointed when it becomes a trip in vain. A canceled connection with no available flights leaves only one option — to return home. American offers a voucher — but that is not enough. Question: I bought a ticket for my son on American Airlines so he could join us in celebrating my father’s 80th birthday. He flew out on Dec. 16 from Sacramento to Phoenix and was scheduled on a connecting flight at 12:50 a.m. on Dec.
Is E-Z Rent-A-Car falsifying this damage claim? Should we do something about it? - Elliott
When Brett Harris returned his rental car intact to E-Z Rent-A-Car in Portland, Ore., he had no idea that three weeks later he would be threatened with legal action for damage to the vehicle. The only problem: The date on the report showed that the damage happened after he had already returned it. Harris returned the rental car — damage free — on Aug. 7, yet the damage report in the email from E-Z Rent-A-Car initially showed the date of the damage as Aug. 10.
"This was not my error" - Elliott
Katie Beery’s ticket is canceled because of a problem with her credit card. Should American Airlines help fix it? Question: I booked five tickets on American Airlines for a family trip over the Christmas holidays. We got a great rate on premium seats, so I included this upgrade. I charged the transaction to my credit card and assumed that my flights were all set up. I left for a business trip and did not have access to the internet.
A Colorado snowstorm can't stop this self-advocate - Elliott
It’s inspiring when readers share with us how our advice and contact information helped them out of a jam. That’s what Georgine Garbarini experienced after dodging some flight challenges when the a snowstorm slammed Colorado recently. She was scheduled on a flight the following day on United Airlines, but when she saw that flights were being delayed, she took action.
Denied a lost luggage claim on a technicality - can you help? - Elliott
When Kelly Paulson’s luggage is lost, she follows the airline’s instructions but is left with no luggage and unexpected expenses. Why? She doesn’t have an “official” claim number. Now what? Question: I recently flew on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Seattle to Oslo, Norway, via Amsterdam. When I arrived in Oslo, I found out that my luggage and that of 70 other passengers was missing. There was only one KLM representative at the airport.
"Your group's suggested course of escalation actions worked wonders" - Elliott
After an outstanding tour of Yellowstone National Park, Gordon Heisler is all set to get his grandchildren back home in time for their leading roles in a play. But their return flight is canceled and rescheduled for a day later. If he wants to get them home in time, it’s going to cost him. Question: I need your help in obtaining a refund from Delta Air Lines for four one-way tickets that I had to purchase when my original flight was canceled.
Did Expedia abandon this customer - or did he do this to himself? - Elliott
Something got lost in translation when Daniel Joseph visited Romania recently. You’ll never guess what it was. Well, maybe you will. If I told you he’d booked his trip with Expedia, would you care to make a guess? Joseph had booked six different flight destinations through the online travel agency for his long-awaited trip abroad. While en route to Europe, he received an email from Expedia that one of his flights had been substantially changed, which would cause him to miss a connecting flight.
Sweet Bites for Date Nights: Orlando’s Top Desserts
Looking to sweeten up your next night out in the beautiful city of Orlando? No date night is complete without dessert, and in this town, there’s no shortage of options to satisfy your sweet tooth. From boozy pops and macaroons, to ice cream flights and decadent cakes, these dessert selections are guaranteed to win you major brownie points with your date. Next stop: sugary bliss. For more photos by Stephanie Patterson, check out her blog, Travel Taste Click, as well as her Instagram page, here.
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