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Return of The King By Dawn Gresko Chris Thomas King, known as CTK or the King of 21st Century Blues, is a Louisiana-based blues musician and actor who gained recognition for his roles in O Brother, Where Art Thou? and Ray. He has sold over 10 million records in the US and his music has won “Album of the Year” at the Grammy and Country Music awards. Don’t miss CTK, who will be joining the Downtown Crowd at Vinyl Music Hall with bass player Danny Insante and drummer Jeff Mills, at the Christmas Show on Dec. 12. What was it like to be the son of legendary blues musician, “Rockin’” Tabby Thomas? I was steeped in the culture of blues because of my dad. I probably wouldn’t be playing music today if my dad had not opened Tabby’s Blue Box, his blues club or juke joint, when I was still a young teenager in 1979. However, once I did forge a career playing the guitar and performing the blues early on in my formative years, it was a little frustrating to be known as Tabby’s son. It took awhile to find a way out of his shadow. Tabby’s Blue Box in Baton Rouge attracted blues lovers from around the world. Were there any performers you saw there who influenced your music? I played there every weekend for about ten years straight. My influences were all of the older Louisiana blues musicians who played together and hung out often at the Blue Box, which was really like the blues “social club” of
By Josh Newby Seeking only a better community and greater opportunity for all, the individuals and organizations who have given selflessly in West Florida have pushed this community through hurdles and challenges and on to better tomorrows. Much of what we take for granted in Pensacola, from educational programs to initiatives for the less fortunate, would not be possible without a select few who give so much. Once a year, they receive just a fraction of the recognition they deserve on National Philanthropy Day, hosted locally by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Founded in 1960, the AFP is the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations. Their membership reads like a who’swho of far-reaching, perpetual impact. Manna Food Bank feeds the hungry; Pensacola State College, the University of West Florida and Northwest Florida State
Louisiana. There was Silas Hogan, Vance “Guitar” Kelly, Moses “Whispering” Smith, and Henry Gray. Gray was a huge influence of mine; he’s a piano man who’s still making the piano do what it do. When did you become interested in music? I had access to instruments at a very young age; we had B3 organs and guitars, basically all the band instruments would be stored at our home for when the players rehearsed. The first instrument I was introduced to was the trumpet when I was around 8 years old. My uncle, who was a player for the Southern University Marching Band, taught me how to play and read music for it. Later I experimented with different instruments like the drums and piano, but guitar ended up being the instrument that felt very comfortable. I slept with it, and it became an extension of me at a very young age. When did you start performing professionally? By the time I was 12 I was a professional musician; professional in the sense that people start paying you to perform. But I was taken out on gigs with older musicians as early as 9 years old. Those experiences gave me a unique perspective on the blues and its culture that I think very few people in America have; it’s that unique perspective I bring to my recordings, albums and songwriting rather than someone who’s coming at it from an academic point of view. What literature on the blues sticks out in your mind right now? When I started reading about blues
in literature, I was shocked because it was nothing like my experiences and nothing like what happened during the 25 years my family ran a juke joint. I can tell you a lot of the literature on the blues shouldn’t be taken too seriously. However, there’s a book by MaryBeth Hamilton called In Search of the Blues and hers is one of the first books that really focused on how interlopers, or outsiders, romanticized the myth around blues music and its culture. Her book is important because it calls into question the idea that blues is somehow connected to slavery and that it originated in Mississippi. What I tell people is the blues came from Louisiana and it has nothing to do with slavery or work songs. You’ve played in several documentaries and movies. What led you to acting? I was looking into scoring movies but not necessarily getting in front of the camera. Long story short, an acting director contacted my manager after hearing my interviews on NPR in Philadelphia and asked if I would do a screen test. Once I did O Brother Where Art Thou? and it became a huge success that led to other opportunities. From there it was a natural progression to Ray and portraying another blues musician, Lowell Fulson. Acting is a beautiful experience, but it doesn’t give the same reward, not the same immediacy, as you get when you’re performing music for a live audience. Anything in the works now that you’d like to mention? I’ve been working on a new album for two years that I wanted to get
out by Christmas, but it should be out next year. It’s taking so long because it’s not something I put together lightly. I’ve been writing a book, which should see the light of day sometime next year, too. It’s a memoir that’s also going to argue the history of jazz and blues is too steeped in outdated, 19th-century Victorian thinking. I’ve gained a lot of respect for writers because it’s not an easy process. I also have two movies in the works; I’ll be playing the lead character in a film about a blues musician, and I’ll be doing scoring for a supernatural movie. What can we expect at your Christmas Show here on Dec. 12?
Philanthropic Pensacola
College provide quality educational opportunities with accessible, affordable tuition; the Foundation for Excellence in Education provides an extra margin of support for the Escambia K-12 schools; Baptist Health Care heals the sick; the Ronald McDonald House provides temporary housing for families of critically ill children; the Pensacola Opera and Pensacola Museum of Art provide quality cultural events; and the United Way of Escambia County provides support for many non-profit agencies in the Pensacola area. As Pensacola has grown, so has the need for these organizations and others like them, and as the need has grown, so has the recognition for those willing and able to step up and shoulder the burden. The AFP has gone from giving out just two awards a few years ago to six in 2015. These include awards for individuals and organization, initiatives and foundations. The Levin Family was named Philanthropist of the Year, an award that recognizes an individual or family for exceptional generosity and
civic responsibility demonstrated by significant financial contributions to charitable organizations in the community. Fred and sisterin-law Teri Levin have donated literally hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own money to nonprofit organizations and advocacy initiatives in Northwest Florida in their lifetime. The YMCA, Gulf Coast Kids House and more would simply not exist without them. Few have changed the fabric of this community so positively as the Levins, and for that they were honored as Philanthropists of the Year. Cox Communications was named Philanthropic Business of the Year, an award that recognizes a corporation or business for its philanthropic impact in the community through direct and indirect support of charitable projects. Leaders in this entity must demonstrate a high level of community spirit and participation, motivating employees and colleagues to support charitable activity. Cox recently gave $300,000 to the YMCA of Northwest Florida and regularly contributes to the University of West Florida and Gallery Night to keep the vibrancy and education of Pensacola intact. A national organization that believes in helping the communities it serves, Cox stays engaged in local issues and often recognizes others for their contributions to the city. The Gulf Power Transformers was named Philanthropic Service Organization of the Year, an award that recognizes a community-based organization whose grant programs, donations and charitable activities significantly enrich the
community. The recipient provides visible leadership and incentive for others to pursue philanthropic activity that serves many segments of the community. Each year the employee-driven Gulf Power Transformers contributes donations and volunteer hours to aid many charitable and community projects throughout Northwest Florida, including an annual campaign for United Way, local Ronald McDonald House fundraising events, collecting and delivering children’s gifts at Christmas to low income families, supporting military initiatives and more. D.W. McMillan Foundation and Switzer Brothers Charitable Foundation both received the award for Outstanding Charitable Foundation award. This award recognizes a foundation whose grant programs reflect an understanding of community needs and support local not-for-profits in clear and powerful ways. The Outstanding Charitable Foundation of the Year reflects leadership in giving and problem solving opportunities. The D.W. McMillan Foundation is an offshoot of the memorial hospital in Brewton, Ala. and has donated more than $40 million in the past 20 years and was pivotal in launching the UWF Nursing Center’s Simulation Learning Center Birthing Suite. “After learning about all the community-based philanthropic projects that the D.W. McMillan Trust and Foundation supports, I realize how far their work reaches into Pensacola’s growth and development,” said prior winner Quint Studer. “Their generosity has helped hundreds of agencies continue to carry out their respective missions and make our community a better place to live. They do it for all the right reasons.” The Switzer Brothers Charitable Foundation is an independent foundation established in 1999. Giving primarily in Pensacola,
The audience will get the quintessential CTK experience. I’d say don’t expect a bunch of Christmas tunes. We have some new songs we’ll play along with all the favorites. You’ve frequented Pensacola often. Are you excited to return to the stage at Vinyl Music Hall? I’ve been playing at Vinyl at least two times a year for the past four or five years. It’s one of the places the band and I look forward to coming back to because the audience is so used to hearing a diverse selection of music. The audience knows all the musical language, so I don’t lose them if I do a little rap tune, get a little country, or crank up my amplifier and rock out.
their stated fields of interest include museums, art, scholarships, financial support and at risk children for independence. Since inception, the Switzer Brothers Charitable Foundation has contributed thousands to area nonprofits including gifts to scholarships, PACE Center, YMCA, Arc Gateway, Favor House and many others too numerous to list. “Our area is so very fortunate to have the individuals in these families with the vision and financial commitment to help others,” said Dr. Ed Meadows, president of Pensacola State College. DeeDee Davis was named Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser, presented to an individual with a proven track record of ongoing, significant commitment to fundraising for one or more organizations. Davis is a wellknown city socialite, facilitating and attending a range of fundraising functions and working with the Council on Aging and other organizations. Martha Lee Blodgett was recognized as Outstanding Fundraising Professional, an award designed for an outstanding individual fundraising professional who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. Blodgett serves as the associate vice president for UWF Advancement and in her role has founded the UWF Student Ambassador program, led the Alumni Organization through its first reorganization and even securing the major gift in 2007 that made UWF an all-Steinway school. If this is your first time hearing some of these names, you are not alone. They fly under the radar, often make anonymous contributions and seek to improve the region quietly behind the scenes. Their works speak for them, however, and now their awards do, too. Pensacola is better because of them, and though you may not realize it, so are you.
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News From The Bar Association Mock Trial Volunteer Judges Needed
2016 JUDICIAL NOMINATING COMMISSION NOMINATIONS TO BE MADE
Judicial Nominating Commissions: One lawyer vacancy for each of the 26 JNCs. The Florida Bar has the opportunity to nominate three lawyers for each Judicial Nominating Commission to the Governor for his appointment. Each appointee will serve a four-year term, commencing July 1, 2016. Applicants must be members of The Florida Bar engaged in the practice of law and residents of the territorial jurisdiction served by the commission to which the member is applying. Commissioners are not eligible for state judicial office for vacancies filled by the JNC on which they sit for 2 years following completion of their term. Applications must be submitted no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 26,
The University of West Florida will host its 5th Annual Argo Invitational Mock Trial Competition on the UWF campus on January 16 and 17, 2016. Volunteer judges are needed for each round. We will provide training before each round so you do not need to have experience with mock trial. If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact: Kimberly McCorkle (UWF faculty sponsor) kmccorkle@uwf. edu or 857-6198 or Ashley Condon (tournament assistant) acondon@ uwf.edu
2016, in the Executive Director’s office of The Florida Bar. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Screening committees of the Board of Governors will review all JNC applications. The Executive Committee will then make recommendations to the Board of Governors. Persons interested in applying for any of these vacancies may downloaded from the Bar’s website, www.floridabar. org. or should call Bar headquarters at (850) 561-5757, to obtain the application. Completed applications must be received by the Executive Director, The Florida Bar, 651 East Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2300 by the Feb. 26 deadline date.
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Nominations sought for Justice Teaching Awards
The Justice Teaching initiative of Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Lewis is seeking nominations for a Justice Teaching Select Committee Judge of the Year, a Justice Teaching Volunteer of the Year and a Justice Teaching Teacher of the Year for the 2015-2016 school year. These awards are given to honor those who have most exemplified
the spirit and purpose of Justice Teaching in delivering civic education to the children of Florida. You can either fax or email nomination forms: Please FAX nomination forms and supporting materials fewer than five pages no later than March 1, 2016, to (850) 561-9429 – Cover
Sheet Clearly Labeled “Award Nomination” Please e-mail nomination forms and supporting materials no later than March 1, 2016 to jdoran@ flabar.org. The winners will be announced at the 2016 Florida Bar Annual Convention in Orlando.
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Hot Glass, Cold Brew Holiday Art Sale and Gallery Opening Hot Glass, Cold Brew (HGCB) is coming to First City Art Center this Friday, Dec. 11 from 5 to 9 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 am to 1 pm. FCAC will be holding its annual Holiday Art Sale during HGCB this Friday and Saturday. Wrap up your holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind pieces of art made by the glass and pottery guild members and the studio artists. The Holiday Art Sale will be held in the classroom at First City Art Center, rain or shine. The artists of the First City Gallery and Studios invite you to the opening reception of their newest exhibit, “Small Show.”
The artists work in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, glass, ceramics, mixed media jewelry, pottery, photography and digital processes. In addition to a holiday art sale and gallery opening reception, there will be hand-blown or hand-thrown pottery mugs up for grabs, as well as glass and pottery demonstrations, live music, food and spirits. Don’t pass up the chance to sample a local brew courtesy of Pensacola Bay Brewery and Escambia Bay Homebrewers. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. See demos by glass and pottery
guild members, as well as by visiting glass artist John Almaguer. Almaguer received a BAchlor of Fine Art in Glass and has won awards for his work, which is displayed in galleries all over the nation. He studied and worked with glass artists around the world, including those from Murano and Venice—where Almaguer lived and worked before moving to Ashville, N.C. The whole family is welcome to attend HGCB, where there will also be a children’s art activity area in the classroom, so kids will have the chance to be creative and make their very own masterpieces to take home.
NAS Pensacola Partners with Vietnam 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) recently was approved as an official partner of the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration program. NASP is joining 9,041 other organizations that are participating in the program by conducting national, regional and local events through 2025 to recognize Vietnam veterans, their families and their contribution to the war effort and community. “It’s very important for NASP to be a part of this,” said Capt. Keith Hoskins, NASP commanding officer. “NASP provided training during the Vietnam War, providing fleets with the required pilots, naval flight officers and navigators. We have a rich history in training, but (in the) current day, it gives NASP a way to put things in perspective, and to reflect on the many contributions of those aviators during that time.” The United States supported South Vietnam in its fight against Communist North Vietnam from about 1955 to 1975. In all, 58,259 US service men and women were killed in the conflict and another 153,363 were wounded. The mission of the commemorative partner program is to assist federal,
state and local communities, veterans’ organizations and other non-governmental organizations in thanking and honoring the nation’s Vietnam War veterans and their families. Partners will plan and conduct events and activities that will recognize the Vietnam veterans and their families’ service and sacrifice. In a proclamation addressing the program’s commencement, President Barack Obama said, “While no words will ever be fully worthy of their service, nor any honor truly befitting their sacrifice, let us remember that it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call of duty with courage and valor. Let us renew our commitment to the fullest possible accounting for those who have not returned.” The 2008 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the secretary of defense to conduct a program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The commemorative program includes activities and ceremonies to achieve the following objectives: • To thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war (POW), or listed
as missing in action (MIA), for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. • To highlight the service of the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the U.S. Armed Forces. • To pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War. • To highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to military research conducted during the Vietnam War. • To recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War. For more information about the program, visit the organization’s website at www.VietnamWar50th. com, or search “vietnamwar50th” on Facebook and Twitter. For more information about NAS Pensacola’s involvement in the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration program, call the NASP Public Affairs Office at 850452-4436.
“The Light Before Christmas” Brings Holiday Magic to the Big Screen at the National Naval Aviation Museum A holiday tradition revisits the IMAX® screen at the National Naval Aviation Museum aboard Pensacola Naval Air Station, taking audiences on a whimsical adventure just in time for the season. “The Light Before Christmas,” a 40-minute magical, wintry journey will run daily at 10 am starting Friday, Dec. 4 through Thursday, Dec. 24. Filmed in old school stopmotion animation like the Christmas classics “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” the movie tells the delightful tale of young Katie and her brother Makean, who lose their way in a Christmas Eve blizzard only to be rescued by the Candleman, an old sage who imparts wisdom, hot chocolate, a warm cottage and stories. In an effort to raise the children’s
spirits with a bit of holiday magic, the Candleman opens a weathered book and begins to read the classic tale, “The Night Before Christmas.” To their astonishment, Katie and Makean find themselves magically transported into the poem, where they experience the wonder and delight of Santa’s visit to their home, complete with an elf and full team of reindeer. Hoping not to be seen, the children sneak from their bedroom and watch wide-eyed as Santa carefully fills the stockings and tucks gifts under the glittering Christmas tree. This stunning film fills the 80-foot-wide giant screen theatre with lavishly detailed sets and characters inspired by the fascinating designs of renowned artist, James C. Christensen, while the musical score hearkens back to many beloved Christmas classics. The audience is also treated to a fun-filled tour of movie-making
magic at the end of the film. Santa Claus and Hob the Elf reappear and take the audience on a whimsical tour through the magical workshop that created “The Light Before Christmas.” Moviegoers will see how the artists at Tandem’s studios build life-like miniature sets and characters; voice actors demonstrate their talents; and how the animators devote their skills and experience in bringing the script to life. “The Light Before Christmas” is produced by Evergreen Holiday Classics and Tandem Motion Picture Studios and released by Cinema Group. The film is suitable for all ages. Special price for “The Light Before Christmas is $7 per person. Stay and see “The Magic of Flight” on the same day for only $3 more. Visit navalaviationmuseum. org, or call 850-453-2025 for show times.
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Voices of Pensacola hosts book signing for Jeremie Samuel
Pensacola author, Jeremie Samuel, will be at the Voices of Pensacola building (117 E. Government St.) for a book signing on Dec. 12 at 2 pm. Samuel explores a part of Pensacola history that is often forgotten in his new book, The Moorish Essence of Pensacola: A Legacy of Exploration and Cultural Exchange from Estevanico to Tristan de Luna. He will also be doing a presentation on his new book at the book signing. The book follows the history of the Moors on the Gulf Coast and uncovers the rich, hidden cultural treasures of North America’s first port city and its influence on our area, which is still visible today. Samuel was born in Pensacola and has long been interested in the city’s diverse cultural foundation and history, some parts of which are too often ignored. His book analyzes the congruent climate and ecology, which cultivates Pensacola in the likeness of Moorish Spain and Morocco. Explorers embarked in quest of the rich territory of Pensacola and Estevanico the Moor, born in Morocco, reached her shores in 1528. The layout of the city’s main districts of Cordova, Seville, and Granada correspond with the great ancient cities of Cordova, Seville, and Granada in Moorish Spain.
County Spay/Neuter Program Provides Discounts to Qualified Residents The Barbara Grice Memorial Spay and Neuter Clinic is offering discounted spay/neuter surgeries to eligible pet owners, thanks to a grant from Escambia County. To qualify, owners must be residents of Escambia County and provide proof that total household income is less than $35,000 in the form of tax returns or W-2s and pay stubs for each member of the household. Prices are as follows: cat neuter $10; cat spay $20; dog neuter $20; dog spay $30. Note: Unless a current rabies vaccine record is provided, animals will be required to receive a rabies vaccination at the time of surgery at a cost of $10. Please call 850-898-3380 for more details or to schedule your appointment. Application forms can be downloaded through the Pensacola Humane Society web site at http://pensacolahumane.org/content/Escambia%202015%20 grantapplication.pdf. You may also come directly to the Pensacola Humane Society with all the appropriate paperwork to receive a voucher for the low-cost surgery. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Call 850 898-3380 for an appointment or book online at http://pensacolahumane. org/spay-and-neuter-resource/barbara-grice-memorial-spay---neuter-clinic. Cash, money orders and debit/credit cards are accepted. Checks are not accepted. The Pensacola Humane Society is a not-for-profit, no-kill shelter for homeless, neglected and abandoned cats and dogs. Although the above special discounts are available to Escambia County residents only, the Barbara Grice Memorial Spay & Neuter Clinic provides low-cost surgeries for the pets of all residents regardless of income or county of residence. Both facilities are located at 5 North Q Street in Pensacola.
UWF Historic Trust to Host Presentation on Women at Work and in the American Imagination
The UWF Historic Trust will host “From Rosie the Riveter to ‘I Dream of Jeannie’: Women at Work and in the American Imagination, 1940 to 1970,” a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Cole, on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 pm at Voices of Pensacola presented by Gulf Power. The presentation, preceded by a reception at 6 pm, is held in conjunction with the “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past” exhibit on display at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum. Dr. Stephanie Cole serves on the faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. While Cole’s expertise is in women’s history, she also teaches courses on work and leisure, and changes in gender, race, sex and marriage in the United States. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida in 1994. Her most recent publication, “Texas Women: Their Histories, Their Lives,” has been nominated for the Liz Carpenter Prize for the best book in Texas women’s history. She has also published articles on households and household workers in the antebellum urban South, domestic violence, race and gender in Jim Crow Texas, and interracial
marriage in early twentieth-century Dallas. “Apron Strings: Ties to the Past” is on exhibit at the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Museum, located at 330 S. Jefferson St. in Historic Pensacola through Jan. 8, 2016. The exhibit reevaluates the apron’s varying roles over time in an artistic and cultural manner and chronicles changing attitudes toward women and domestic work while showcasing the wide range of design and craft techniques apron-makers have used to express themselves. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information about the presentation by Dr. Cole, contact Director of Education Sheyna Marcey at smarcey1@ uwf.edu or 850-595-5985 ext. 105.UWF Historic Trust is dedicated to collecting, preserving, interpreting and sharing the history of Northwest Florida. The Trust manages the Historic Pensacola campus of the University of West Florida, which includes 28 properties in downtown Historic Pensacola and the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site in Milton.
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SCOTT’S JOBS CHIEF LEAVING IN JANUARY By Jim Turner The News Service of Florida Jesse Panuccio, Gov. Rick Scott’s jobs chief who was expected to face intense scrutiny during upcoming Senate confirmation hearings, announced Friday he is stepping down. The governor’s office said Panuccio is seeking “new opportunities” and that his replacement will be named in the coming weeks. Panuccio, who has been with Scott since shortly after the governor took office in 2011, said in a resignation letter that his last day as executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity will be Jan. 8. Panuccio, who is paid $141,000 a year, didn’t say in the letter what he will do next. “This is a bittersweet decision for me, as it has been a joy and honor to serve the people of Florida,” Panuccio wrote in the letter to Scott. “Nonetheless, it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my career and life.”
Scott released a statement calling Panuccio “a loyal and trusted advisor.” “While at DEO, so much has been accomplished under his leadership,” Scott said in the release. “He has helped grow jobs by streamlining the economic development process and has protected taxpayer money by instituting new accountability measures. Jesse has made fighting fraud in the unemployment system a top priority, and the agency has stopped tens of thousands of fraudulent claims.” Panuccio has been one of Scott’s biggest cheerleaders, sending out monthly employment numbers and other releases that praise Scott’s policies for growth in jobs across the state. The praise was also in the resignation letter. “It has been my great privilege to help implement your pro-growth policies, which have fostered Florida’s economic resurgence,” Panuccio wrote to Scott. Pnuccio was one of 16 agency
heads who failed to be confirmed by the Senate during the 2015 legislative session, which was dominated by health-care fights in which Scott often sided with the House. All 16 were quickly reappointed by Scott. But to retain their jobs for longer one year, the appointees must again go through the Senate confirmation process. Senate President Andy Gardiner said Friday that all of Scott’s appointees up for confirmation in the 2016 session will receive a “fair hearing.” But Gardiner added that the Senate will not be “rubber stamping” the appointees. “We have indicated to the governor’s office … there will be pointed questions to these secretaries,” Gardiner said in an interview with The News Service of Florida. “Everybody needs to be fully prepared for that and not surprised by that.” Gardiner, who called Panuccio “a good guy,” added he hasn’t heard
about any moves to block appointees. “A lot of these you just kind of have to let them work through the process,” Gardiner said. Panuccio was among a number of appointees who faced particularly rough hearings earlier this year. He ha also continued to field questions from lawmakers about problems with the state’s 2-year-old, $77 million unemployment benefits website known as Connect. In October, Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, admonished Panuccio for displaying a “sense of entitlement” when Panuccio dismissed Florida AFL-CIO lobbyist Rich Templin’s assertion that Florida may be purposely last in the nation in paying unemployment claims. “I frankly don’t like your attitude,” Latvala told Panuccio. “I think that there is an arrogance in the way you present this that’s a sense of
entitlement. And I just think it’s wrong.” Panuccio has also been criticized by some lawmakers for a lack of communication. On Tuesday, when Scott made a rare appearance before the House Finance & Tax Committee to pitch a request for $1 billion in tax cuts, Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami, used the opportunity to say he’s received “zero input” from Panuccio in close to four months of trying to set up a meeting on economic development. Scott replied that Panuccio would call. Panuccio, a Harvard Law School graduate, joined Scott as a deputy general counsel in January 2011. The next year, Panuccio became Scott’s general counsel before being named to replace Hunting Deutsch, who left the top job at the Department of Economic Opportunity amid scrutiny over acceptance of unemployment compensation when he was downsized out of a bank job.
HIGHER ED FUNDING, TEACHER BONUS PROGRAM MOVE FORWARD By Brandon Larrabee The News Service of Florida Proposals adding performance funding for colleges and universities into law passed House and Senate committees on Thursday, but the legislation faced concerns over university standards and a Housebacked plan to reward teachers for their test scores. The House Education Committee voted 14-3 for its version of the bill (PCB EDC 16-03), over the objections of some of the panel’s Democrats. The Senate Education Appropriations Subcommittee pushed the bill forward on a 6-1 vote, but only after removing the teacher bonus program. The “Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program” would give
an annual $10,000 bonus to teachers who are highly-rated and whose SAT or ACT scores rank in the top fifth of test results. The program was temporarily put in place in this year’s budget at a cost of more than $44 million. But critics say the focus on test scores is misplaced, and that a teacher being intelligent doesn’t guarantee success in the classroom. “Those of us who follow sports or play sports know that just because a guy can run really fast doesn’t mean he makes a great wide receiver, or just because a guy can shoot a basketball really good doesn’t make him a great basketball player,” said Rep. Reggie Fullwood, D-Jacksonville. Rep. Joseph Geller, D-Aventura, said the state should have a bonus
program for educators, but “that’s just not how you determine who are the best and brightest teachers.” Supporters said that missed the point. Rep. Mike Bileca, R-Miami, conceded that being intelligent as measured by the SAT or ACT doesn’t ensure a teacher will perform well. “But this is the beginning ingredient that you need for a great teacher,” he said. “It’s one of the core components.” With little discussion, the Senate pulled the teacher bonus language from its version of the legislation (SB 524). Senate Education PreK12 Committee Chairman John Legg, R-Trinity, said he wanted his committee to get a chance to look at the idea before it moved forward. A separate measure dealing with
the scholarship program has been filed, and Legg promised to take it up quickly in the annual legislative session, which begins in January. There are also concerns about some of the standards that would be used for the performancefunding measures for colleges and universities, which bring with them the potential of losing state money. While the performance-funding system is already in place, the new measures would add it to state law. Democrats specifically questioned a provision that would focus part of the university formula on the wages of students who graduate. “I’m afraid that what’s going to happen is, career placement offices within our universities and colleges
are going to start really looking at only pushing students to high-wage professions,” said Rep. Michelle Rehwinkel-Vasilinda, a Tallahassee Democrat who voted for the House bill. “And I’m concerned about that because some of the things that we need may not be completely high wage.” But Rep. Erik Fresen, the Miami Republican sponsoring the measure, said not having the wage provision brought its own issues. “In the absence of having that metric matter, potentially, theoretically a university would have no care really as to whether or not their students happen to be making $20,000 less coming out of their program than another one,” Fresen said.
STATE SAYS UBER DRIVERS ARE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida Amid a legislative battle about regulating app-based transportation services, Gov. Rick Scott’s administration Thursday said Uber drivers should be considered independent contractors instead of company employees. The decision means former Uber drivers are not eligible to file for unemployment insurance in Florida. It also is part of a broader debate about how state and local governments should view the fastgrowing car services that pose a major challenge to taxi and limo companies. In a 26-page order released Thursday, state Department of
Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jesse Panuccio offered a series of examples of the Uber business model. He wrote, for example, that drivers use their own vehicles and decide when to work. “As a matter of common sense, it is hard to imagine many employers who would grant this level of autonomy to employees—permitting work whenever the employee has a whim to work, demanding no particular work be done at all even if customers will go unserved, permitting just about any manner of customer interaction, permitting drivers to offer their own unfettered assessments of customers, engaging in no direct supervision, requiring only the most minimal conformity in the basic instrumentality of the job
GARDINER SEEKS TO BROADEN HOSPITAL REGULATION DEBATE The News Service of Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, said Friday that nursing homes and other health-care providers should be part of the debate if lawmakers consider eliminating the “certificate of need” regulatory process for hospitals. “If CON is so bad, it must be bad for everybody,’’ Gardiner said in an interview with The News Service of Florida. The controversial certificate-of-need process involves the state reviewing and approving new or expanded health-care facilities. Along with hospitals, it applies to facilities such as nursing homes and hospice providers. Gov. Rick Scott and House Republican leaders are seeking a series of regulatory changes in the health-care system and want to eliminate certificates of need for hospitals --- but have not addressed the issue for other providers. Adding industries such as nursing homes to the debate could make it harder politically to pass an elimination of
certificates of need. The House has started moving forward with a series of bills that generally involve reducing health-care regulations. As an example, one of the bills (HB 85) would allow patients to stay at ambulatory-surgical centers for up to 24 hours. The proposal would eliminate a regulation that currently prevents overnight stays. Also, the bill would allow the creation of “recovery care centers,” where patients could stay for up to 72 hours after surgery. House leaders have argued the bills would lead to greater competition, which could help hold down costs and increase access to health care. Gardiner said Friday that the bills will be “in play” in the Senate during the 2016 legislative session. But he rejected the notion that the proposals would improve health-care access for uninsured Floridians. “If people are going to say that this is going to save money and this is going to help with access, access for who?” he said.
(the car), and permitting work for direct competitors,’’ the order said. But as an indication of the disagreements about such issues, California and Oregon officials have recently said Uber drivers should be considered employees of the companies. “If a worker performs services integral to the business, it is likely the worker is an employee,” said an Oct. 14 advisory opinion issued by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. “Courts have found this factor particularly compelling. … Uber provides transportation services to its customers, services it cannot provide without its drivers. As such the driver’s work is not only integral but, a necessary part of Uber’s business. This indicates an
employment relationship.” The Florida order stemmed from unemployment claims filed in April by former Uber drivers Darrin McGillis and Melissa Ewers. The order indicates the state Department of Revenue in May issued findings that McGillis and Ewers had been employees of Uber. That led the company to file a protest with the Department of Economic Opportunity, which handles appeals of such issues. Panuccio’s order reversed the findings of the Department of Revenue. Uber released a statement Thursday praising the order. “This decision recognizes that Uber’s partners are independent contractors who use Uber on their own terms; they control their use
SUPREME COURT COULD DECIDE MED MAL CAPS The News Service of Florida The North Broward Hospital District and other medical providers are asking the Florida Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that could be a major blow to a 2003 law that limited damages in medical-malpractice cases. The hospital district, an anesthesiologist, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and a company that contracted to provide anesthesiologists and staff to the district filed an initial brief late Thursday in the challenge to a July ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal. That ruling said the 2003 law’s limits on pain-and-suffering damages --- known in legal parlance as non-economic damages --- are unconstitutional in personalinjury cases. The dispute stems from a medical-malpractice lawsuit filed in 2008 by
dental assistant Susan Kalitan, who suffered a perforated esophagus after tubes were inserted into her mouth as part of the anesthesia process during a surgery for carpaltunnel syndrome. A jury awarded Kalitan about $4.7 million, with $4 million of that in non-economic damages, according to court records. But a circuit judge, applying the caps from the 2003 law, reduced the non-economic damages award by about $2 million. The 4th District Court of Appeal, however, ruled that the caps in personal-injury cases were unconstitutional. That came after the Supreme Court last year rejected caps on non-economic damages in wrongful-death cases. In the brief filed Thursday, the hospital district and the other providers argued that the appeals-court ruling in the Kalitan case was “erroneous.”
of the app, deciding when and for how long they drive, and whether they drive at all,’’ the statement said. “Nearly 90 percent of drivers say the main reason they use Uber is because they love being their own boss.” The order was released a day after a state House subcommittee approved a bill (HB 509) that would prevent local governments from regulating Uber and other appbased transportation services. Taxi companies and local governments oppose the heavily lobbied proposal, with the taxi companies arguing that it would give app-based firms an unfair competitive advantage.
FULL-STRENGTH POT FOR DYING PATIENTS ON THE MOVE The News Service of Florida A measure that would allow terminally ill patients to use full-strength marijuana has just one more committee stop before going to the Senate floor for a vote during the 2016 legislative session. The Senate Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations Subcommittee on Thursday unanimously approved the proposal (SB 460), which would add marijuana to a list of drugs available to dying patients. The bill is an expansion of the “Right to Try” law, passed earlier this year, which allows patients with terminal illnesses to try experimental drugs that haven’t been federally approved, if at least two doctors give them the go-ahead. Sen. Rob Bradley, a Fleming Island Republican who was instrumental in the passage of a 2014 law that allows types of non-euphoric cannabis for patients with
severe muscle spasms or cancer, is sponsoring the new legislation. During Thursday’s meeting, Bradley said he is amenable to opening up his bill to address certain glitches in the 2014 law, but cautioned about trying to expand the bill too far. “We’re talking about just adding some belt and suspenders” to the current law, Bradley said. A House committee approved a similar bill (HB 307) last month. The effort to expand on the 2014 lowTHC law comes as a proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize fullstrength medical marijuana for a broader swath of patients appears likely to make it onto the November 2016 ballot. A similar initiative narrowly failed last year, receiving about 58 percent of support from voters. Constitutional amendments require at least 60 percent approval from voters to pass in Florida.
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Fitness for Road Warriors: A Hotel Room Workout for Business Travelers Traveling for work doesn’t mean you have to press pause on your fitness goals. Here, fitness, nutrition, and weight loss expert Warren Honeycutt explains how to stay on track with your workouts regardless of where you are. You’ve been doing well with your new fitness routine for the past few months, but now, in the middle of a weeklong business trip, working out after a long day is the last thing you want to do. A million excuses run through your mind: “I’m too tired,” “I spent all day with clients; I deserve to relax,” “This hotel doesn’t have a gym,” and of course, “I’ll get back on track when I’m home.” Sound familiar? If so, Warren Honeycutt says you’re not alone. When you’re on the road, it’s incredibly easy to fall off the wagon because your normal routine is off, you’re not near your gym, and/or you can’t attend your favorite exercise class. “However, the last thing you want is to take two steps forward and one, two, or even three steps back every time you have to visit a client or attend a conference,” says Warren Honeycutt, author of Get Lean for Life: 7 Keys to Lasting Weight Loss (Get Honeycutt, Inc., 2014). “When you press the pause button on exercise, it’s tough to get back into the routine, and many people never do—they just fall back into their old sedentary habits. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that a trip for work doesn’t involve taking a break from breaking a sweat.” A respected expert in weight loss, fitness, and nutrition, Honeycutt is no stranger to the gym. He is a championship bodybuilder who has been a Southern Classic Physique Champion, two-time Mr. Tennessee, and six-time Mr. America finalist. Now, at age 62, he enjoys perfect health without any prescription medications. Honeycutt offers personalized fitness training through his comprehensive Get Lean program, which features detailed fitness videos for exercising at the gym, at home, at the office, and while traveling; personalized meal plans; motivational material; and more. Here, Honeycutt shares a simple 20-minute full-body workout designed to provide maximum results in minimum time, using just a few small props that can easily fit into your suitcase:
equipment for a comprehensive hotel room workout: resistance bands for upper and lower body, light dumbbells, and support bars. “You can also add ankle and wrist weights for an extra challenge, and a mat if you so desire,” Honeycutt says. “You can find everything you need at any sporting goods store.” Warm Up Honeycutt stresses the importance of warming your body up before you dive into more strenuous exercises. Start with neck rolls, going clockwise and then counter-clockwise. Next, move on to arm swings and arm circles to loosen up your chest and shoulders. Lastly, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent. Bend at the waist to the left, center, and right to prepare your back for the upcoming workout. “You don’t want to necessarily break a sweat at this stage, but you want your body to be warm,” explains Honeycutt. “Later in the workout you’ll be doing two or more exercises for each area of the body, depending on where you are on your fitness journey. Do each exercise until you become fatigued, rest for 30-45 seconds, and then complete another set.”
Chest Push-ups. One of the best and most well-known arm, bust, and chest exercises, it’s no surprise that Honeycutt includes these upper-body muscle builders. “This is where your support bars come into play—they help you increase the difficulty of this exercise,” he comments. “If you’re a beginner, you can start on your knees and still achieve great results. Proper technique means three seconds down (breathing in) and three seconds up (breathing out). Make sure not to go down too far and overextend your shoulders.” Dumbbell fly. During this slow, controlled movement, you lie down on your back and grasp your light dumbbells. Bring your arms out to the sides, then directly up right above your shoulders. “Resist the temptation to let your arms touch the floor to prevent resting during each set,” recommends Honeycutt. “And don’t allow the weights to meet at the top because it takes the weight off your chest. You What You Need can do this instead of push-ups or in You need only a few pieces of addition to them.”
Back Seated row. You can do this exercise sitting on the edge of a couch, chair, or even the bed in your hotel room. Take your resistance band and loop it around your shoes to create an anchor. Pull the resistance band back toward your sides, squeezing your back each time. “A perfect figure means a balanced back,” says Honeycutt. “This particular exercise also has the added benefit of reducing back pain, which many people suffer from, and increasing flexibility!” Dumbbell row. Place your right (or left) knee and hand on the edge of a couch or bed, so that your back is roughly parallel with the floor. Place your other foot on the floor for balance, and grasp the dumbbell in your free hand. Let your arm hang down and then pull the weight back until the weight is beside your hip. “Make sure you don’t forget to switch arms before resting!” reminds Honeycutt. Shoulders Shoulder press. Make a goal post with your arms after wrapping the resistance band under your feet and grasping the ends with your hands. Then straighten your arms upward. “It’s crucial that you keep the weight on your shoulders,” says Honeycutt. “This ensures you are getting the maximum result and will prevent injury. You can also complete this exercise with your dumbbells, if you prefer. Or better yet, switch it up every other time!” Side lateral. While standing, hold your dumbbell weights at your side. Bring them out to the side until they are just above the shoulder. “Be sure to control your movement,” says Honeycutt. “If you are swinging your arms, the weight is too heavy. Remember that it’s more important to start small and develop proper form. Then you can increase your weight.” Arms Bicep curl. You can complete this exercise while sitting or standing. Wrap the band around your shoes, grasping the ends in your hands. (If you need to shorten your band to increase resistance, just widen your stance.) Bending your arms at the elbow, bring your hands up toward your shoulders. Be sure to keep your wrists loose, because you don’t want to engage your forearms too much and take the focus away from your biceps. “Feel free to use your dumbbells if you like,” Honeycutt says. “You can also choose to do one arm at a time—
just make sure you remember to do both sides!” Tricep press. Wrapping the resistance band around your feet, use the opposite hand to hold each end. Raise one arm and bend the elbow so that your forearm extends over the top of your head. Press up so that the arm straightens without completely locking. “Don’t drop your shoulder when you return to the starting point,” Honeycutt advises. “Complete sets with each arm, rest, and then start again.” Tricep kickback. Loop the resistance band around one foot and extend your arm backwards until it is nearly straight, squeezing the tricep. “You can also do this with your dumbbells,” Honeycutt notes. “Remember to keep your shoulder straight and still when using either the band or the dumbbells.” Tricep extension. While holding one weight above your head with both hands, lower the weight behind your head, being sure not to lower it too far. At its lowest point, the top of the dumbbell should be about level with the top of your head. “The most important thing to remember in this exercise is to keep your elbows in,” says Honeycutt. “It’s a common mistake made by many while completing this exercise, and unfortunately, improper technique will not provide the results you want.”
your mat, put your arms behind your head, and bend your legs, keeping your feet on the floor. Bring your head up toward the ceiling. Don’t curl your chin in toward your chest, as that transfers the work from your abs to your neck and defeats the purpose of the exercise. “You can also reach your arms forward if that’s more comfortable,” Honeycutt shares. “To make it a little more difficult, lift your legs up and pull your hips forward at the same time you raise your upper body so that your lower abs are engaged as well.” In-and-outs. You may know this exercise as “lemon squeezes” or “crunchy frogs.” Lie down with your legs out, balancing on your tailbone. Then pull the legs in toward your chest and back out again. “You can put your arms behind your head or reach them forward,” Honeycutt instructs.
“Your on-the-road workouts might not be the same type of exercise you’re used to at home, but the important thing is that you don’t drop your fitness routine while traveling for work,” Honeycutt concludes. “This 20-minute workout is one that can be customized and done anywhere, anytime—even while you’re watching TV—which means you don’t have an excuse to fall off the wagon on your next business Legs trip! Remember, your goal is progress, Leg extensions. Wrap the resistance not perfection.” band around your feet while sitting on To learn more, please visit www. a couch, chair, or bed. Grasping the getlean.guru. ends and keeping your hands by your hips, lift your feet off the ground and About the Author: extend your legs. Bring the legs in and Warren Honeycutt is the author of Get Lean for Life: out on a three-count. “This exercise also 7 Keys to Lasting Weight Loss. An expert in weight has the added benefit of engaging your loss, fitness, and nutrition, he is a championship lower abs—a common trouble spot bodybuilder who has been a Southern Classic for many—because you have to keep Physique Champion, two-time Mr. Tennessee, and six-time Mr. America finalist. Now, at age 62, your balance,” points out Honeycutt. he enjoys perfect health without any prescription “If that’s too advanced, do one leg at a medications and a physique that is the envy of most time!” 25-year-olds. Squats. Some call these the king Along with his partner, Soraya Bittencourt, of the leg exercises, and Honeycutt Honeycutt is the cofounder of Get Honeycutt, Inc. certainly agrees. Again, proper This company supports Get Lean, a comprehensive weight loss and fitness program featuring technique is key. As you sit back into personalized fitness routines, menus designed by the squat, bend slightly at the waist registered dietitians, instructional videos, and and make sure your chest stays over motivational support. your knees. Then return to a standing A popular speaker on fitness and nutrition position. “Hold dumbbells or wrist topics, Honeycutt’s expertise has been featured by weights for an added challenge,” NBC, CBS, ABC, LifeExtension, A Second Look at Sports, LiveStrong, Live Relentless, and more. Honeycutt suggests. Abs Crunches. Most people know what a crunch is, but many don’t have the proper technique. After lying down on
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Fitness for Road Warriors: A Hotel Room Workout for Business Travelers Networking for Nerds: 11 Tips to Help Reluctant Networkers Make Connections That Pay Off Does your idea of “networking” involve nursing a drink in the corner while your more gregarious colleagues mix, mingle, wheel, and deal? Whether you consider yourself an introvert, socially awkward, or just a networking newbie, fear not. Alaina Levine is here with 11 tips to help you connect more confidently and maybe—just maybe—take your career to the next level. We all know people who can walk into a room full of total strangers and walk back out with a group of new best friends. They’re the kings and queens of conferences and mixers. At every networking event, they make small talk and introductions look easy...while you nurse a drink in the corner and limit your conversations to people you already know. (Frankly, you’d rather visit the dentist or file your taxes than approach a total stranger to promote yourself and your brand!) If this sounds all too familiar, Alaina G. Levine assures you that you aren’t alone. And better yet, she promises that there is a way for you to confidently step out from behind the potted plant you’ve been hiding behind. Levine understands that networking is a part of professional life at which many engineers, scientists, and introverts from all industries tend to stall, and she’s here with a plan to help you navigate those uncharted social waters. “In today’s connected world, the ability to collaborate and innovate with others isn’t a nice skill to have—it’s a must-have,” says Levine, author of Networking for Nerds: Find, Access and Land Hidden Game-Changing Career Opportunities Everywhere (Wiley, July 2015). “No matter how experienced or talented you may be, you’ll never be able to fully leverage your technical expertise if you are unable or unwilling to make mutually beneficial connections with other professionals.” In Networking for Nerds, Levine offers concrete insight and step-bystep instructions to help even the most
hesitant connector craft professional networks that are mutually beneficial and that support the advancement of career goals. Here, she shares 11 networking principles that will help you to network productively and (relatively) painlessly: Look for positive partnerships. Don’t think of networking as schmoozing or something slightly sleazy (like selling a used car). Successful networking is about crafting win-win partnerships that bring value to both parties—it is never about trying to extract something from someone. “So approach networking with the fundamental idea that you are seeking to find out what people need or what problems they have that you can help them with,” Levine suggests. “Right off the bat, this will help you shed your reluctance to approach others with your projects and ideas.” Look at networking through a new lens. For many people, networking has a place on the “dreaded chore” list right up there with cleaning out the gutters. Others erroneously think that networking takes time away from the outputs associated with success in your profession. But it’s important to see connecting with others as a positive activity that advances your success and that’s even (gasp!) enjoyable. “Think of it this way: It is always a privilege and an honor to have the opportunity to discuss topics that you and the other party are passionate about,” Levine comments. “So take pleasure in the gift of meeting new people and seeing what can come from the new exchange.” Keep the conversation positive. When you are networking and you meet someone for the first time, discuss only positive topics and steer clear of potentially controversial topics like politics and religion. “You want to make a good impression and ensure that your new contact equates you with happy thoughts,” Levine says. RSVP to professional events with
a “yes.” You might not always feel like attending mixers, receptions, and conferences. (Let’s face it: Sometimes, your Netflix queue and a bowl of popcorn seem much more enticing.) But unless you have a compelling excuse to stay home, go to these professional events anyway. “Don’t limit yourself to industry events, either,” Levine advises. “Be on the lookout for get-togethers hosted by your alumni association or regional chapter, local charities, or other organizations for which you volunteer. And don’t stress about having an opening line when meeting new people. Just walk up to someone and introduce yourself. The more you do this, the easier it gets—I promise!” Keep some business cards in your wallet at all times. Why? You never know who you might meet at your friend’s birthday party, the neighborhood potluck, or your cousin’s wedding. For that matter, you never know who you might sit next to on your next flight! “While the focus of social events and everyday interactions isn’t usually on business, it’s always wise to be prepared in case the conversation does veer in that direction,” Levine comments. “And on a similar note, do carefully consider the way you dress and behave when you’re off the clock, as people are always watching and making decisions about your brand. Perception equals truth in the minds of the public.” Don’t be afraid to make fellow networkers come to you. If you’re really feeling adventurous, be entrepreneurial and throw a “meetup” for people in your industry. Use Meetup.com and LinkedIn to promote the gathering. “You’ll get a chance to make new contacts and hone your skills in event planning and marketing,” Levine points out. “In addition, people will truly appreciate your initiative to bring everyone together and will take note of your expertise.” Enjoy yourself—to a point. Yes, there’s a reason why alcohol has a
reputation as a “social lubricant.” It can help take the edge off your nerves, which often comes as a welcome relief at networking events. “Just watch your intake—limit yourself to one small drink, or only a few sips,” Levine warns. “Remember your ultimate purpose. You are there to network, not to get drunk.” Find a fun new group—and keep your eyes peeled for opportunities. Are you feeling a bit bored by your regular routine? Consider joining new clubs or taking classes in subjects that interest you. “Any aggregation of people presents an opportunity to make new friends and to network,” comments Levine. “And since you are all engaged in an activity that you enjoy, everyone will be in a good mood and more open to making and solidifying connections.” Use social media to be social... and to network. In between posting pictures of your family’s activities and sharing interesting articles, don’t forget to keep up your networking momentum by contributing value to professional conversations on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. “Explore these sites in depth and unlock their hidden potential,” Levine suggests. “For example, take a tour of the underused ‘Find Alumni’ feature on LinkedIn. You might be surprised by how many alumni are in your region or industry. Sharing an alma mater will likely make these individuals more willing to connect with you.” Be open to connecting with friends of friends...and their friends, too! As you network, be open to connecting with people who are not in your industry or who seemingly don’t have anything in common with you. Remember, the six degrees of separation theory says that we are connected to every other person on the planet by no more than six degrees—and it’s surprising how often it’s proven to be true! “So, for instance, there’s a very large chance that you know someone
who knows someone who knows the head of HR at a company in which you’re interested,” Levine comments. “Additionally, you never know what information you are going to learn until you engage someone in conversation. By networking, chances are you will leave with ideas and inspiration to solve your problems or navigate your career in novel ways. This has happened to me many times!” Give yourself a goal. If the very thought of networking makes you want to crawl under a rock and stay there (hello, introverts!), make it your goal to reach out to just 5 or 10 people a month with whom you would like to build a partnership. “Whether you’re reaching out via email, LinkedIn, or in person at an event, introduce yourself and ask for an ‘informal discussion,’” Levine instructs. “Let them know why you want to meet with them—namely, that you are interested in exploring the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to their team. That’s all you have to do—and you’ll be amazed at your success!” “Hidden, game-changing career opportunities are everywhere, but they won’t magically reveal themselves,” Levine concludes. “The only way to access these clandestine gems is via networking. Most people feel that they lack the confidence to network, which gives you a distinct advantage if you do. And trust me— making fruitful connections really does get easier with practice.” About the Author: Alaina G. Levine is the author of Networking for Nerds as well as a celebrated and internationally known speaker, comedian, career consultant, writer, and entrepreneur. She is president of Quantum Success Solutions, an enterprise dedicated to advancing the professional expertise of both nerds and non-nerds alike. To learn more, visit www. alainalevine.com or follow @AlainaGLevine. About the Book: Networking for Nerds: Find, Access and Land Hidden Game-Changing Career Opportunities Everywhere (Wiley, July 2015, ISBN: 978-1118-66358-5, $29.95, www.alainalevine.com) is available at bookstores nationwide, from major online booksellers, and direct from the publisher by calling 800-225-5945. In Canada, call 800-567-4797. For more information, please visit the book’s page on www.wiley.com.
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staple of the holidays, flavorful desserts bring a seasonal spread together like nothing else, and whipping up those desserts is a perfect time to spend some quality time with your family. From cookies that are sure to quickly disappear to a classic cheesecake and a berry-inspired twist on a holiday favorite, an array of tantalizing desserts can keep your family and friends around the dinner table long after the main course has been devoured, and give your family a new activity to bond over.
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When it comes to holiday baking, it’s often the simplest ingredients and classic recipes that resonate best with everyone. One of which is Quaker’s Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – a family favorite that’s been featured under the lid of the Quaker Old Fashioned Oats canister for 20 years. A kitchen staple for 100 percent whole grain baking needs, the Quaker Oats canister is also celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Find more oats recipes and learn more about the iconic oat canister at quakeroats.com.
Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Prep time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 8 minutes Makes: 4 dozen 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened, plus 6 tablespoons 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 3 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 1 cups raisins
Heat oven to 350 F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Add oats and raisins; mix well. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; move to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
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A Holiday Treat Straight From Your Freezer
Be sure to remember around the holidays that special can be simple, and recipes do not need to be complex to be guest-worthy. Keep your kitchen stocked with a few key ingredients that can be used in a variety of dishes, such as Philadelphia Cream Cheese, which is perfect in this rich Classic Cheesecake and other desserts, but it also lends a creamy texture to appetizers and main dishes. Find more tips and recipes to make your holiday entertaining sparkle at creamcheese. com.
For a festive twist to your holiday sweets, look no further than your freezer. Aside from a bright, joyful color, frozen red raspberries’ sweet and tart flavors allow them to complement and enhance a wide range of ingredients. They also boast the most fiber and the lowest natural sugar content compared to other berries. This Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bark is sure to warm your loved ones’ hearts with the taste of the holidays. Find more recipes worth sharing this holiday season at redrazz.org.
Classic Cheesecake Prep time: 20 minutes Total time: 5 hours, 45 minutes (including refrigerating) Makes: 16 servings 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 4 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup canned cherries Heat oven to 325 F. Mix graham crumbs, sugar and butter; press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 1 hour, or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with canned cherries, if desired.
Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bark Recipe courtesy of NourishRDs.com 2 cups plain, reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt 1 lemon, zest only 2 tablespoons honey 1 cup frozen raspberries 1/2 cup shelled pistachios 1/4 cup slivered almonds
Line small baking pan with aluminum foil. In medium bowl, combine first 3 ingredients. Stir until well incorporated. Add berries, pistachios and almonds to mixture. Fold in until well incorporated. Spread mixture in baking pan and place in freezer for about 2-3 hours, or until hardened. Once hardened, remove bark from pan and either cut or break up into pieces. Allow to thaw about 5 minutes before eating. Notes: Store remaining bark in freezer. You can experiment with any ingredients you have on hand, such as frozen cherries with dark chocolate chunks, frozen blueberries with unsweetened flaked coconut or dried cranberries with pecans.
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