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www.WilliamBruce.net (251) 990-5910 Confidential Local and National Representation BUSINESS SALES & ACQUISITIONS WE BUY GOLD Silver & Platinum “WE PAY THE MOST PERIOD” 228-314-4777 gulfcoastgoldandsilverbuyers.com 11457 Hwy . 49 N • Gulfport, MS No Hassle • No Haggle • No Intimidation  Sell Your: Broken Jewelry • Outdated Jewelry Unwanted Jewelry • Necklaces • Rings Bracelets • Earrings • Dental • Gold • Silverware CALL FOR DETAILS For 12 Months After Rebate Packages starting at OVER140 CHANNELS The ENTERTAINMENT Package $ 29 99 / MO. Lock in one year of savings! two years Your Local Authorized DIRECTV Dealer DIRECT HD STORE (228) 594-2015 Offers end 7/18/12. New approved customers only (lease required). Other conditions apply. ©2012 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC. MARINE SUPPLY 3801 25th Ave (Hwy 49) Gulfport, MS 39501 Exit 34A, 2.5 miles South of I-10, Across from Lowes 228-822-9450 • 228-822-9451 for Boats, Boat Motors, Boat Trailer, Parts etc., running or not! “Bring it to Gulfport & We will buy it guaranteed!” Your “ONE STOP SHOP” for all your Boating needs! New & Used Boat Parts • Used Boats & Trailer • New & Used Trailer Parts CASH PAID Office: 228-868-5447 Fax 228-868-5181 Facebook- Express Employment Professionals Gulfport MS Follow us on Twitter/@ExpressprosGP 1314 Pass Rd. • Gulfport, MS 39501 “Your Employment Expert” Companionship Meal Preparation Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Laundry • Errands and Shopping Bathing and Grooming Respite Care e World’s trusted source of non-medical companionship and homecare for seniors. 228-818-6110 www.homeinstead.com/486 1716 Government St. Ste B, Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated. Get the WORD out about your business in Tidbits. (228) 627-7284 or [email protected] Of Mississippi Gulf Coast TIDBITS® INVITES YOU TO EAT BREAKFAST! by Patricia L. Cook This Tidbits examines breakfast around the world. Many studies say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to what people think should be on the breakfast table, there are quite a few differences. • The word breakfast means “to break the fast,” meaning to eat again after hours of sleep and no food. Numer- ous nutritional studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have problems with metabo- lism, weight and concentration. The first use of the word “breakfast” was in the 15th century when it was likely that porridge or bread was eaten. The first appearance in print that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” was not from a medi- cal professional or scientist; it was in the book “Meta- morphosis” by German writer Franz Kafka in 1915. • The typical full breakfast in the United States and Canada is based on the “full English breakfast,” al- though in many households this type of breakfast is now more likely to be reserved for weekends and holidays. When more people lived on farms and got up early for manual labor, a large breakfast was common. Now, it is not unusual to start the day with simply cereal or toast along with milk, juice and/or coffee. •So, what does a “full English breakfast” include, and when did this custom start? • In the 19th century, when men started to work regular hours in offices, two-course breakfasts became popular. They would start with porridge and then have bacon, eggs, tea and more later. This became known as the “full English breakfast” during the time of World War I when lighter, quicker breakfasts became popular. A customary “full English breakfast” has bacon and eggs as the star of the plate. They might be accompanied by sausage, fish, toast and marmalade, grilled tomatoes and muffins or other breads. Typically, the British would start with orange juice, cereals, stewed or fresh fruit and tea. • A full breakfast for the English may also have included oddities such as baked beans and black pudding. Black pudding is generally made by mixing pig’s blood with pork fat and oatmeal or barley. It is so popular in north- ern England that a festival is dedicated to it: the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships! • The Irish also love a full breakfast like the British, in- cluding black pudding. They are likely to include white pudding and soda bread on the table as well. White pud- ding is similar to black except it doesn’t contain blood. Both of these “puddings” are formed into sausages. • Large Scottish breakfasts also include dishes similar Published By: Webb Media, LLC www.MissTidbits.com For Ad Rates call: (228) 627-7284 [email protected] Week of May 14, 2012 Vol. 2, Issue 20 TELL THEM YOU SAW THEM HERE! PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS. turn the page for more! FREE Like Us On Facebook ADVERTISE with Tidbits ® Call (228) 627-7284 IT WORKS! Happy Mother’s Day Happy Mother’s Day

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Page 1: Tidbits Mississippi Vol2 Issue 20

www.WilliamBruce.net(251) 990-5910

Confidential Local and National Representation

BUSINESS SALES &

ACQUISITIONS

WE BUY GOLD Silver & Platinum

“WE PAY THE MOST PERIOD”

228-314-4777gulfcoastgoldandsilverbuyers.com

11457 Hwy. 49 N • Gulfport, MS

No Hassle • No Haggle • No Intimidation  

Sell Your: Broken Jewelry • Outdated Jewelry

Unwanted Jewelry • Necklaces • Rings Bracelets • Earrings • Dental • Gold • Silverware

CALL FOR DETAILS

For 12 MonthsAfter Rebate

Packages starting at

OVER 140 CHANNELSThe ENTERTAINMENT Package

$2999/MO.Lock in one year

of savings!

two years

Your Local Authorized DIRECTV Dealer

DIRECT HD STORE

(228) 594-2015Offers end 7/18/12. New approved customers only (lease required). Other conditions apply. ©2012 DIRECTV. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo are trademarks of DIRECTV, LLC.

MARINE SUPPLY3801 25th Ave (Hwy 49) Gulfport, MS 39501

Exit 34A, 2.5 miles South of I-10, Across from Lowes

228-822-9450 • 228-822-9451

for Boats, Boat Motors, Boat Trailer, Parts etc., running or not!“Bring it to Gulfport & We will buy it guaranteed!”

Your “ONE STOP SHOP” for all your Boating needs!New & Used Boat Parts • Used Boats & Trailer • New & Used Trailer Parts

CASH PAID

O�ce: 228-868-5447 Fax 228-868-5181Facebook- Express Employment Professionals Gulfport MS

Follow us on Twitter/@ExpressprosGP1314 Pass Rd. • Gulfport, MS 39501

“Your Employment Expert”

• Companionship• Meal Preparation• Medication Reminders• Light Housekeeping

• Laundry• Errands and Shopping• Bathing and Grooming•Respite Care

�e World’s trusted source of non-medical companionship and homecare for seniors.

228-818-6110 www.homeinstead.com/486

1716 Government St. Ste B, Ocean Springs, MS 39564Each Home Instead Senior Care franchise office is independently owned and operated.

Get the WORD out about your business

in Tidbits.(228) 627-7284

or [email protected]

Of Mississippi Gulf Coast

TIDBITS® INVITES YOU TOEAT BREAKFAST!

by Patricia L. Cook

This Tidbits examines breakfast around the world. Many studies say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to what people think should be on the breakfast table, there are quite a few differences.• The word breakfast means “to break the fast,” meaning to eat again after hours of sleep and no food. Numer-ous nutritional studies have shown that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have problems with metabo-lism, weight and concentration. • The fi rst use of the word “breakfast” was in the 15th century when it was likely that porridge or bread was eaten. The fi rst appearance in print that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” was not from a medi-cal professional or scientist; it was in the book “Meta-morphosis” by German writer Franz Kafka in 1915.• The typical full breakfast in the United States and Canada is based on the “full English breakfast,” al-though in many households this type of breakfast is now more likely to be reserved for weekends and holidays. When more people lived on farms and got up early for manual labor, a large breakfast was common. Now, it is not unusual to start the day with simply cereal or toast along with milk, juice and/or coffee.•So, what does a “full English breakfast” include, and when did this custom start? • In the 19th century, when men started to work regular hours in offi ces, two-course breakfasts became popular. They would start with porridge and then have bacon, eggs, tea and more later. This became known as the “full English breakfast” during the time of World War I when lighter, quicker breakfasts became popular. • A customary “full English breakfast” has bacon and eggs as the star of the plate. They might be accompanied by sausage, fi sh, toast and marmalade, grilled tomatoes and muffi ns or other breads. Typically, the British would start with orange juice, cereals, stewed or fresh fruit and tea.• A full breakfast for the English may also have included oddities such as baked beans and black pudding. Black pudding is generally made by mixing pig’s blood with pork fat and oatmeal or barley. It is so popular in north-ern England that a festival is dedicated to it: the World Black Pudding Throwing Championships! • The Irish also love a full breakfast like the British, in-cluding black pudding. They are likely to include white pudding and soda bread on the table as well. White pud-ding is similar to black except it doesn’t contain blood. Both of these “puddings” are formed into sausages. • Large Scottish breakfasts also include dishes similar

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to those of the English, but they may add potato scones, haggis and oatcakes. Haggis is another odd sausage, made from chopped lamb’s heart, lungs and liver mixed with suet, oats, onions and seasonings and usually boiled.•If you are wondering when boxed cereals became popular for breakfast, this occurred in the late 1880s and was prompted by a backlash against large breakfasts. Many thought these large morning meals were leading to health problems. Cereal pioneers like W.K. Kellogg, Henry Perky and C.W. Post developed products that became extremely popular. Cereals were very important when eggs and bacon were rationed during World War II. •There are many places in the world where the morning meal is not much different from other meals.• In Mexico, it is not unusual to have beans and cheese served with tortillas. Just as for other meals, spicy food is welcomed at breakfast.• In Thailand, you’ll find a spicy fish dish with mint and pork and served with rice offered by street vendors in the morning. Other dishes are available as well, dishes very similar to those served at mid-day and evening meals. • China is a very large country with a diverse population representing many cultures, so there are multiple varia-tions in breakfast foods. Probably the most common

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breakfast dish nationwide is rice porridge with pickled vegetables. Some people include hard-boiled eggs and steamed bread as well. In the north, many enjoy hot soy milk and fried dough sticks that are like unsweetened doughnuts. On the streets in China you can find a wide variety of steamed breads, noodles and dumplings, some with meat or veggie fillings. Until recently, cow’s milk was not a part of Chinese diets. Now consumption of cow’s mike is encouraged, as is eating Western-style bread, as the Chinese have begun to follow the Western way of making children big and strong.• In Russia, oladi are a popular breakfast food. Similar to pancakes, oladi are fried, soft inside and have a crispy edge. They’re usually eaten with sour cream, jam, honey or fresh berries. • Another country with a popular pancake offering is Sweden. Pannkakor is a thin, flat cake, fried on both sides, similar to a crepe. It is usually served with a fruity filling.• The French are known for the pastries they enjoy for breakfast — or anytime with a cup of strong coffee. The croissant is one of the famous pastries for which the French have been given credit, and they do serve them beautifully, but it was actually adapted from an Austrian pastry in that originated in the mid-1800s. • The Austrian “kipferl” or “kipfel” was brought to Paris by Austrian August Zang when he opened a Viennese bakery in 1838 or 1839. French bakers loved the pastry and started imitating Zang’s “kipferl.” Their pastries became the “croissant,” which is French for crescent.• Many places like the croissant now, including Portugal and Spain. Stuffed croissants and plenty of coffee are very popular at breakfast time. Another quick Spanish specialty is Pan a la Tomate, which is simple but deli-cious. It consists of bread rubbed with garlic and tomato and then topped with olive oil and salt. • In Iceland, a hot and hearty breakfast is needed to fight off the dark, icy cold mornings. Hafragrautur, or oatmeal, is served with raisins, nuts and brown sugar. •Whether you want a hot bowl of cooked cereal, cold cereal or a full English breakfast with eggs, bacon and more, we hope reading this Tidbits will encourage you to try something new. Enjoy the “most important meal of the day!”

Help for Jobless VetsThe VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 has created a new benefit for unemployed veterans, and it gears up in July.The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) is for unemployed veterans ages 35 to 60 who:--Don’t have a dishonorable discharge,--Aren’t eligible for other education benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs,--Don’t get compensation for not being employable,--Aren’t in a federal or state job-training program.The goal is to get veterans enrolled in VA-approved programs at community colleges or tech schools, aim-ing toward a degree or certification in a high-demand occupation (from the Department of Labor-approved list). The DoL will provide job assistance upon completion of the program.Veterans who qualify will get up to 12 months of assis-tance at a full-time rate, which is now $1,473 a month.

Weekly Horoscope

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You Ewes and Rams will find your ideas cheered by a mostly receptive flock. Those few dissenters could well be turned around by your charm and powers of persuasion.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) It’s time for the bold and beautiful Bovine to shake off the dust of the past and shape up with new ideas for the future. This could surprise some folks, but they’ll soon adjust.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Those nagging new doubts about an upcoming decision should alert you to step back (at least temporarily) so you can reassess its potential impact from a new perspective.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That unpleasant situation you hoped would go away by itself needs immediate atten-tion before it affects an upcoming decision. Expect your supporters to rally around your cause.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re moving up and away from that recent setback. But remain cautious about fi-nances. An exercise in thrift today helps cushion a possible end-of-the-month money squeeze.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You’re still dealing with overtones of pessimism that cause you to doubt your ability to make some needed changes. But the negative pressures will ease up by week’s end.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There could be some fallout from the way you handled a recent family problem. But those who know that you were in the right won’t hesi-tate to step in on your behalf.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Financial strains ease by week’s end. Meanwhile, focus on cultivating that new relationship if you hope to have it blossom into some-thing more meaningful.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Health matters once again dominate the week. Be careful not to ignore recurrences of an old problem. An almost-forgotten commitment resurfaces.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The emer-gence of an unusual selfish streak could dismay those close to you. Defy it -- don’t justify it -- so you can become your gracious self again.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reassess your decision to stay with the status quo. It might seem like the sensible thing to do right now, but changes around you could make that choice a risky one.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Move decisively but cautiously when dealing with a delicate personal matter. The fewer mistakes you make now, the less likely it is that the problem will recur later on.

BORN THIS WEEK: You can find beauty where many cannot. And you enjoy sharing your discovery with others.

The money will go directly to them, not the school, and they’ll need to pay for their own tuition and books.If you’re interested, don’t delay. The program will be limited to 45,000 veterans between July and October, and then 54,000 veterans between October and March 2013.You need to apply through the DoL and VA, beginning May 15, 2012. When you apply, you’ll need to know: your bank routing number (so they can deposit the cash), name and address of the school, the name of the program and the high-demand occupation it leads to.There are 210 high-demand job categories under broad headings such as:Protective Service Occupations, Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, Construction and Extrac-tion Occupations, Transportation and Material Moving Occupations.To narrow down the list and see the specific occupa-tions under those headings, go online to benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm and scroll down to click on High Demand Jobs.

Write to Freddy Groves in care of King Features Week-ly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to [email protected].

FAMOUS LANDMARKS OF THE WORLD:MOUNT ST. HELENS

Mount St. Helens is a volcanic mountain found in the Cascade Range of western Washington. Mount St. Helens and the Cascade Range are a part of the ring of fire that encircles the Pacific Ocean. • The ring of fire was created and is continually changed by the collision of the North American and the Juan de Fuca tectonic plates. Mount St. Helens is the most active volcano in the Cascade Mountains. It erupts about once each century. •The primary, newsworthy eruptions of Mt. St. Helens in recent times occurred on March 27 and May 18 in 1980. Smaller eruptions and earthquakes occurred prior to and between these dates but were insignificant com-pared to the two primary eruptions. The first eruption on March 27 was initiated with either one large or two closely timed explosions and lasted for nine hours.• Periodic eruptions continued at Mt. St. Helens until 1986. Early eruptions were the strongest and latter erup-tions consisted primarily of lava flows that served to build a lava dome now measured at 920 feet (280.4 m) in height. However, even with construction of this lava dome, the mountain’s total height was reduced from 9,677 feet (2,949.5 m) to 8,357 feet (2,547.2 m) due to rock and soil being blown away during the volcano’s initial eruptive blast.• The magnitude of the May 18 eruption was such that plants and animals to north of the mountain within five miles (8 km) were destroyed. Replacing the forested landscape teeming with wildlife was a lifeless, rocky stretch of land. • This scene coupled with the impact the volcano made in the minds of people living nearby and on those inter-ested in and studying its aftermath prompted the area to be declared a national monument.• In 1982, following the first eruptions, the 110,000-acre (44,515.4-ha) National Volcanic Monument (NVM) was created by Congress and promoted by President Reagan. The NVM offers a place for research, recreation and education. The grounds on the NVM were left as they were after the eruption and allowed to respond natu-rally concerning topography, revegetation and repopulation by wildlife.• Today, 32 years after the eruptions of 1980, the once-barren ground has been transformed into a mosaic of plant communities including fireweed, pearly everlasting, penstemon and lupine. Animals are returning too, including birds (killdeer, red-winged blackbirds, red-tailed hawks and osprey) and mammals (elk and coyote).• Prior to the 1980 eruption, Mt. St. Helens was essentially dormant, dating back to its last volcanic activity in 1857. The eruptions in 1980 reminded Americans that volcanoes are not restricted to Alaska and Hawaii.• Mt. St. Helens was named in 1792 by Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. He named the mountain in honor of his fellow countryman Alleyne Fitzherbert who held the title of Baron St. Helens. Fitzher-bert was the British Ambassador to Spain at the time. In addition to Mt. St. Helens, Captain Vancouver also named three other area volcanoes in honor of British naval officers — Mounts Baker, Hood and Rainer.• Mt. St. Helens reminds us of the power in nature and of its cycle of destruction and rebirth.

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that Tesla’s electric current was dangerous.Lesson No. 3: Call Yourself a TeacherBefore a Wooden-coached team even hit the floor, Wooden lectured students on these 12 principles. At practices, instead of berating or embarrassing a player, he used the mistake as a jumping off point for improve-ment.Lesson No. 4: Emotion Is Your EnemyWooden won 10 NCAA championships in 12 seasons at UCLA and stood courtside with an almost regal air. Edison was said to have temper tantrums resembling “small riots.” Lesson No. 5: It Takes 10 Hands to Make a BasketTeamwork. The value of working together ... a team working in unison will beat a larger or equal-sized force that has no concept of shared responsibilities. Edison notoriously took credit for everything and re-fused requests for even the smallest living wage.The final seven lessons speak for themselves.No. 6: Little Things Make Big Things HappenNo. 7: Make Each Day Your MasterpieceNo. 8: The Carrot Is Mightier Than a StickNo. 9: Make Greatness Attainable By AllNo. 10: Seek Significant ChangeNo. 11: Don’t Look At the ScoreboardNo. 12: Adversity Is Your AssetToday, we use very little of Edison’s actual technology. iPods have replaced the phonograph, and the incandes-cent lightbulb has been phased out. There was a time when that would have been unthinkable. Wooden, a titan in his own right, left a principled legacy that has proven unsinkable.

1. In the 2009 and 2010 major-league seasons, only two players compiled at least a .300 batting average, 20 stolen bases and 20 home runs. Name them.2. How many different seasons has Alfonso Soriano compiled at least 35 home runs and 30 steals?3. In 2001, the Rams’ Kurt Warner became the third quarterback to lead the NFL in completion percentage, touchdowns passes and passing rating in the same season for a second time. Name the two to do it before him.

4. The 1981-82 North Carolina men’s basketball team, which won a national title, had three players who ended up among the top five slots in the NBA Draft. Name two of them. 5. Name three of the five New York Rangers to win the All-Star Game MVP Award.6. The first Czech athlete to win a Winter Olympic gold medal did so in what event?7. Who was the youngest winner of a multi-round LPGA event before 16-year-old Lexi Thompson won in 2011?

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THIS IS A HAMMERBy Samantha Mazzotta

Pruning TipsQ: I haven’t pruned many of my hedges and trees in

several years, and some of them have grown wild and ragged-looking. If they’re past the blooming stage, is it safe to trim them? Also, any tips to make this task

easier? -- Carol in Oklahoma

A: Trying to tackle all of the shrubbery and trees in your yard can be daunting, even when it hasn’t been several years since their last pruning. The best thing to do is

take an initial tour of your yard with notebook in hand. Mentally split the yard into several sections, and then note what needs to be done in each: trimming, pruning

or even removal of foliage.Next, tackle each section one at a time. Depending on your schedule, you may need to do one section each day. A particularly foliage-heavy section may take an

entire weekend. You might need help from friends or relatives to take care of large or excessively high

hedges, meaning you’ll need to plan a time for them to come over. And if a tree needs complex trimming -- for

example, its branches are encroaching on the roof or on power lines -- you’ll need to arrange for a professional

tree trimmer to inspect it, provide an estimate and do the work.

Pruning on your own takes a little practice, but don’t worry too much about mistakes, as they will eventu-

ally grow out. Plants that have already bloomed can be pruned without a problem, and plants or trees that are still blooming are, by this time of year, safe to trim.

As you’ll likely be piling up a lot of branches and limbs, check with your local government about proper dis-

posal of yard waste. Most have programs in place, such as scheduled pickup dates during the growing season, and guidelines for containers or bags that the trimmed

branches should be placed in. If you hire a tree trimmer, be sure to ask how branches will be disposed of, and if

that cost is included in the estimate.

HOME TIP: Keep hedge and tree-trimming equipment sharp, clean and lightly oiled so that they cut branches

cleanly and efficiently.

Send your questions or tips to [email protected], or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Jason C. PooleYour Employment ExpertExpress Employment Professional Franchisee and Certi-fied Coach and Speaker of the John Maxwell Team. For more information on this topic please contact Jason Poole [email protected]

A SPORTING VIEWBy Mark Vasto

A Tale of Two Wizards

Last week, I pointed out that a rather scary if not large portion of the general tweeting public did not know that there really was a ship named Titanic that really did hit an iceberg and subsequently sink. For whatever reason, that got me thinking about two his-torical figures -- Thomas Edison, “the Wizard of Menlo Park,” and John Wooden, “The Wizard of Westwood.” When Edison died, he had 1,093 patented inventions. Wooden, including his playing days, had 1,207 wins to his credit. Both had come to their successes by dramati-cally different styles. And while Edison’s words of wisdom fill many anthologies, Wooden’s famous “12 principles” are legendary. They are as follows:Lesson No. 1: Good Values Attract Good PeopleWooden surrounded himself with good assistants who respected him, and he listened to their advice, making changes in the offense when needed, for instance. Edi-son screwed his protege Nikolai Tesla over a few bucks, and the two battled each other over the electric standard for the rest of their lives. Lesson No. 2: Love Is the Most Powerful Four-Letter WordEdison cursed a lot; Wooden was a notorious gentle-man. Edison did marry three times and had six kids, so at least he had a lot of love to give. But then, he also electrocuted 60 animals (including an elephant) to prove

The top 5 threats a business faces today.

Your Endangered Business Success in business hinges on the ability to anticipate, respond, and adapt to threats. The old economy was em-bodied by large companies facing limited competition in stable markets with significant barriers to competi-tion. The new economy is about economic dynamism and competition, embodied by the fast-growing, entre-preneurial spirit.Are you prepared to respond to the top five threats fac-ing businesses in a new economic environment?Threat 1. The Inability to InnovateIf you don’t have the best talent, you will not survive today. In the new economy, your workforce is critical to increasing productivity, fostering innovation, and survivalThreat 2. Losing Your Competitive AdvantageA critical differentiator for business survival in today’s competitive marketplace is employee engagement. Workers who are passionate about their jobs are more engaged and more likely to generate value for their companies.Threat 3. High Cost of Reckless HiringHow much can you afford to lose? Conservative esti-mates show turnover can cost as much as three times an employee’s annual salary. Job fit is not a “nice-to-have,” it’s a must for survival.Threat 4. Poor Leadership and CommunicationNot only do companies need to be concerned about the battle for new talent, but also about retaining their current employees. To survive, it’s essential that busi-nesses secure the maximum return from their invest-ment in employees.Threat 5. Regulatory NightmaresRegulatory agencies enact more than 3,500 new regula-tions in an average year. One of the current worries among businesses is the uncertainty surrounding regu-lation causing business decision-making and planning to stall.Next Week we will focus on how to get past each threat.

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Gulf Coast Gold & Silver Buyer's mission is to bridge the gap between the public and the end gold buyer (The Refinery). Thereby paying the highest possible prices to our customers by CUTTING OUT ALL THE MIDDLE MEN which include all gold buyers, pawn shops, and cash for gold buying businesses.

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THE KITCHEN DIVABy Angela Shelf Medearis

Create a Home Spa for Mother’s DayIf you’re looking for an unusual (and budget-friendly) gift Mother’s Day, why not create a spa at home? You can pamper Mom using a few simple recipes that will make her feel loved from head to toe.When mixing your home spa treatments, use fresh, high quality ingredients for the best results. All of the ingredients can be found in your refrigerator, pantry or local grocery store. Never use ingredients for your home spa treatments that you wouldn’t want to eat. Your skin, the largest or-gan on your body, breathes and is porous. It will absorb the properties of the ingredients you are using. Finally, ensure the containers or jars you will be using are sterile by boiling them in hot water. This will help prevent contamination of your finished product, which could lead to spoilage. Do not store the assembled spa treatments any longer than the shelf life of the most perishable ingredient.A pretty box or basket filled with jars of your custom-made spa treatments, a decorative label you create, hand-written or printed instruction labels, and a note of appreciation for your Mom makes the perfect gift for Mother’s Day!

CUCUMBER HAIR TREATMENTIf Mom loves to swim or has trouble with dry hair, this home-made spa treatment works wonders to combat the effects of chlorine damage and adds moisture to the hair.1 egg 3 tablespoons olive oil?1/2 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and chopped

Blend egg, olive oil and cucumber in a blender or food processor until smooth. Spread evenly through hair, leave on for 10 minutes, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

TOMATO BLEMISH REMEDYThis homemade spa recipe aids with facial blemishes using household ingredients.

1 ripe tomato, chopped1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon instant-style oatmeal or old fashioned rolled oats

Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until just combined into a paste. Apply to blemishes on the skin, making sure mixture is thick enough to stay in place. Leave on skin 10 minutes. Remove mixture with damp washcloth, rinse and pat dry.

CHOCOLATE FACIAL MASKThis creamy mask is an excellent moisturizer, leaving skin baby soft. Recommended for normal skin.

1/3 cup cocoa powder (not Dutch processed)3 teaspoons heavy cream 2 teaspoons cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 3 teaspoons instant oatmeal

Mix all ingredients together in food processor or blend-er. Smooth mixture onto face. Relax for 10 minutes. Wash off with warm water and pat face dry.

STRAWBERRY HAND AND FOOT EXFOLIANT

Strawberries contain a natural fruit acid that aids exfo-liation.

8-10 strawberries2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon of coarse salt, such as Kosher Salt or Sea Salt

Mix all ingredients together into a paste using food pro-cessor or blender. Use mixture over a sink or place feet in empty tub, as the paste is messy. Massage mixture

onto hands and feet. Leave on hands and feet for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

Spinach and Cheddar Whole Wheat Strata

Slices of firm whole-wheat bread are layered with frozen chopped spinach and sharp cheddar cheese, then baked in a light egg custard. Assemble a day ahead, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next morning for a delicious brunch. Or assemble and bake the same day and serve with a salad for a light dinner.

4 teaspoons Dijon mustard8 slices firm whole-wheat sandwich bread1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry2 cups low-fat (1 percent) milk4 large eggs4 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1. Grease 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mustard on 1 side of each bread slice. Place 4 slices bread in baking dish, mustard side up. Top with half of cheese, all of spinach, then remaining cheese. Place remaining bread slices in dish, mustard side up.2. In medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, beat milk and remaining ingredients until blended. Slowly pour egg mixture over bread slices. Prick bread with fork at 1-inch intervals and press slices down so egg mixture can be absorbed more easily.3. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight to allow egg mixture to be absorbed thoroughly.4. To bake, preheat oven to 350 F. Uncover baking dish and bake strata 55 minutes to 1 hour, until knife insert-ed 1 inch from center comes out clean. Remove strata from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

• Each serving: About 400 calories, 11g total fat (4g saturated), 155mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 39g total carbs, 5g dietary fiber, 18g protein.

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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I have a friend whose glucose tests taken in the morning range from 140 (7.8) to 200 (11) and are never in the normal range. He is constantly thirsty and has other diabetes symptoms. His doctor ordered a hemoglobin A1C test, which came back as 5.2. The doctor told him that they no longer do the fasting blood sugar test, only the HbA1C, and that he is not diabetic, since his test is normal. Has testing for diabetes changed? Should my friend consult another doctor? -- L.P.

ANSWER: Up until 2010, doctors diagnosed diabetes on the basis of blood sugar (actually plasma glucose). A relatively new test, hemoglobin A1C, HbA1C or just A1C, has been added to the criteria for both diagnosing diabetes and monitoring diabetes control in the past year or so. Hemoglobin is a large molecule inside all red blood cells that grabs oxygen from the lungs and releases it to all parts of the body as blood circulates. Blood sugar coats hemoglobin. Since red blood cells last 120 days, the percentage of hemoglobin coated with sugar indicates how well-controlled diabetes is. An acceptable control level is one that is 7 percent or less.Fasting blood sugar, the specimen taken after at least eight hours of not eating, is still used for diagnosing diabetes. A level of 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higher lands one in diabetes territory.A second way to diagnose diabetes is to give a person 75 grams of glucose (sugar) to eat and test the blood two hours later. A value of 200 (11.1) qualifies as diabetes.Now a third way of making the diagnosis is employing HbA1C. One selling point for using it is that there’s no requirement for fasting. HbA1C of 6.5 or greater makes the diagnosis.Your friend is a diabetic. His fasting blood sugar qualifies him as being one. Furthermore, he has a diabetes symptom -- perpetual thirst. He probably has to urinate frequently, another diabetes symptom. The fact that his HbA1C is normal doesn’t cancel these facts. That test is only one of three. He should see another doctor.The diabetes booklet guides people through this prevalent and difficult illness. Readers can obtain a copy by writing: Dr. Donohue -- No. 402W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: A friend of ours is in a nursing home with pneumonia. We’re afraid to visit her. Is pneumonia catchy? -- A.M.

ANSWER: A huge number of different germs cause the many different kinds of pneumonia. A blanket statement on transmission, therefore, is impossible. The pneumococcus (NEW-moe-KOK-us) bacterium is a prominent cause of pneumonia, especially in adults and older adults. This germ can be spread in droplets coming from a cough or sneeze. However, 24 hours of treatment renders the patient no longer a transmitter.You can bank on it that a hospital or a nursing home will not let you visit any patient who might be at risk of spreading any infectious disease.

• On May 19, 1715, the colony of New York passes a law making it illegal to “gather, rake, take up, or bring to the market, any oysters whatsoever” during May, June, July and August. This regulation was only one of many that were passed in the early days of America to help preserve certain species.

• On May 17, 1792, a group of 24 traders gather under a buttonwood tree at 68 Wall Street in lower Manhattan to work out the regulations of the speculative market. The result was the Buttonwood Agreement, a two-sen-tence contract that gave birth to the New York Stock Exchange.

• On May 20, 1873, Levi Strauss secures the necessary patents for canvas pants with copper rivets to reinforce the stress points. Unable to sell a large supply of canvas in the California mining camps, Strauss had hit on the idea of using the durable material to make work pants for miners.

• On May 18, 1917, six weeks after the United States formally enters the First World War, the U.S. Congress passes the Selective Service Act, giving the president the power to draft soldiers. By the end of World War I in November 1918, some 24 million men had registered.

• On May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences hands out its first awards. The Academy officially began using the nickname Oscar for its awards in 1939. The name possibly arose when Academy ex-ecutive director Margaret Herrick remarked that the statuette looked like her Uncle Oscar.

• On May 14, 1944, “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lu-cas was born in Modesto, Calif. Lucas was the first di-rector to hold out for ancillary rights, and in the 20 years following the release of “Star Wars,” he sold more than $3 billion in movie-based merchandise.

• On May 15, 1982, “Ebony and Ivory,” a duet by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, takes the top spot in the Billboard Hot 100. This continued the pop music trend of pairing successful duos, such as Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond, and Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.

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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My fi ance and I are getting married at the end of June, and we want “Suzee,” our bichon frise, to be an important part of the ceremony. We agreed that she would be present as we exchange our vows, and will be in our wedding pictures.The trouble is that we cannot fi nd a venue that allows dogs, other than service dogs, inside. And we even had to drop one pastor who said that he would not allow Suzee to be present when he led the ceremony! Can you help? -- Kurt W. in upstate New York

DEAR KURT: First of all, congratulations! Second, it’s not unusual for owners to include their pets in important life events like weddings. But it can be diffi cult fi nding a venue that accepts pets. You should hit the Internet to search for venues that welcome dogs. Dogfriendly.com is a comprehensive guide to hotels and other facilities where dogs are allowed. Another site, vowwowwow.wordpress.com, is specifi cally for owners looking to include their pets in their wedding ceremony. Other sources are business review sites like Yelp.com, or word of mouth from friends and neighbors. Even before you settle on a venue, start planning how Suzee will be incorporated into not just the ceremony, but the entire day. You and your fi ancee will be incredibly busy and distracted. Heidi Ganahl, CEO of Camp Bow Wow, advises couples to choose a trusted friend, or hire a professional pet sitter, to be Suzee’s caretaker throughout the event. Her attendant won’t just walk Suzee down the aisle to you, but also make sure she is fed, exercised, monitored and has enough “quiet time” so she doesn’t get stressed out. Best wishes on this important day!

Reader: Dog Isn’t Welcome at Wedding VenuesBy Samantha Mazzotta

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST YOUTH FOR CHRIST SPONSORS WATERPARK LOCK-IN

Youth for Christ is once again sponsoring the splashiest teen event on

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Gulfport, MS – May 3, 2012 – Gulfport-based Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is once again sponsoring a Gulf Islands Water Park Lock-in on Friday, May 11, 2012 beginning at 8:00 p.m. For $25.00, middle and high school students along the Gulf Coast will enjoy an evening of water park activities and a Christian band concert all rolled into one. At 8:00 p.m. a Christian band concert with After Edmund, Young Noah, and Hanover Drive will all perform in this outdoor venue. At 10:00 p.m. the Gulf Islands Water Park opens their gates for an all night lock-in event. Early Saturday morning, at 6:00 a.m. the park will close, the concert will be over and Youth for Christ will once again have a successful event com-pleted. “This is the largest student event on the Gulf Coast with over 2,000 stu-dents participating” said Brad Holt, Executive Director. “Our emphasis is to give our Gulf Coast teens an all night, Christian event with great bands and fun at the water park.” This year’s Corporate Sponsor for the event is RPM Pizza who makes and delivers great Domino’s Pizzas. For more information on Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ and the Gulf Island Water Park Lock-in, please visit Youth for Christ’ website at www.coastyfc.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at Xtreme Teen Center/ Campus Life/ Youth for Christ. About Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for ChristThe Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ was established over 25 years ago by a group of business people and individuals who wanted to provide Christ-center activities and events, that partnered with local churches, and gives every student along the gulf coast the opportunity to hear the Gospel and the saving grace of God. We accomplish this mission through Cam-pus Life, a weekly meeting on 15 public school campuses, Xtreme Teen Centers in Gulfport and D’Iberville that gives teens an alternative Saturday night activity, and our Juvenile Justice Ministry with the Harrison and Jackson County Youth Detention Centers. Through these activities Youth for Christ reaches over 3,000 students per week with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Youth for Christ is committed to partnering with all school systems throughout the Gulf Coast. Our partnership includes providing a Campus Life and Student Leadership weekly meetings, tutoring students at selected schools, help with proctoring state tests, special events, such as fi eld days, assemblies and counseling when called upon. Youth for Christ is committed to partnering with local churches. Our part-nership includes introducing students to church youth groups and activities, sponsoring church special events, helping with special events, and having staff members worship in and provide speaking opportunities in the com-munities we serve. Youth for Christ is committed to partnering with local businesses. Our partnerships include participating in the Gulf Coast Networking, and community events, such as expositions, Sounds by the Sea, and festivals. We also provide commercial opportunities on our weekly television show, “SHINE,” on WGUD.TV. Media Contact: Brad [email protected]

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• It was 17th-century French author Francois de la Rochefoucauld who made the following sage observation: “It is more often from pride than from ignorance that we are so obstinately opposed to current opinions; we find the first places taken, and we do not want to be the last.”

• You probably know that Robert E. Lee was a general in the Confederate Army during the Civil War, and that he ultimately surrendered the war to Union General Ulysses S. Grant at the courthouse at Appomattox, Va. You might not know, though, that Lee had a pet hen that traveled with him everywhere. It’s said that the chicken laid an egg under Lee’s cot every morning.

• The National Restaurant Association, which tracks dining statistics, says that the most popular day for

eating out is Mother’s Day.

• In 1954, Swanson pioneered the frozen dinner when, after Thanksgiving sales had been lower than expected, the company found itself stuck with 10 railroad cars of unsold turkey.

• It’s a timeless truth that many kids go through an awkward, gawky period during adolescence. In the 16th century, a boy experiencing this phase was known as a hobbledehoy.

• On the morning of a traditional Vietnamese wedding, the bride’s mother visits the groom’s family and presents them with a special plant, representing respect, and chalk that is pink, the color of happiness.

• The 1935 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Carl von Ossietsky, a German writer who spoke out about Nazism in general and Adolf Hitler in particular. Hitler was so offended by the actions of the Nobel Committee in honoring his critic that he issued a decree forbidding any Germans to accept a Nobel Prize in the future.***Thought for the Day: “History is a vast early warning system.” -- Norman Cousins

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• Buff spots off of silver with toothpaste. Rub gently with a soft cloth, rinse, and dry.

• Keep your dishcloths and sponges germ-free and smelling sweet. Once weekly, soak them overnight in a few cups of water to which you’ve added a tablespoon or so of bleach. It will keep them from developing a mildew smell.

• “To keep mixes from bunching up on the beat-ers of my mixer, I spray them with a little canola oil right before mixing. It isn’t enough to affect the recipe, but I think it helps them do a better job. And I don’t have to stop the mixer so often to scrape the dough from the beaters.” -- R.V. in Oklahoma

• To clean tea-stained cups, use a couple of drops of dishwasher detergent. Stir and let set, then scrub out. It should wipe right out.

• “If there’s a lot of burned-on food stuck to your pan, just add water immediately after cooking, then stick it in the oven (if oven-safe) at a low temperature for a little bit. It will soften the food and you can clean it much easier.” -- U.A. in Montana

• “Save larger envelopes in which you receive mail. You can reuse them by gluing or taping a new label on the front. You can close them with packing tape. Some of these envelopes are expensive.” -- T.G. in South Carolina

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@ The Urba n Empori um There are many clichés we utilize to make a point, some are better than oth-ers. "Necessity is the mother of invention" became my mantra; can I tell you truer words were never spoken. A defining moment occurred in my life after experiencing twenty-four (24) months of unemployment. Suffering from injuries incurred at my previous employer & struggling to keep my head above water, it was a desperate situation; I was in dire straits, if you will. I knew a "Renaissance" for our community was on the horizon, I wanted to be a part of it. After much prayer, I felt the power of God unction me about a Market Place Consortium project. I needed to do something...yesterday! After sharing this concept with a few associates, one in particular, who has a similar project helped me tremendously in finding my niche`. I believed it would be beneficial to aid and assist those who like me needed to get back to work, a Workforce effort. In the genesis, I sought a few grants to provide funding for this concept. Each time I was unable to win the prize. Immedi-ately, it became necessary to go to a back-up plan and produce income to maintain. This was the birth of the URBAN EMPORIUM.Greetings! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Renee` La Rue the owner/operator of the vision that produced the marketplace ministry @ The URBAN EMPORIUM. Today, we are going into our sixth month @ The URBAN EMPORIUM which has become a permanent fixture in our com-munity. It houses a number of businesses that are tailored to meet some of the needs of our impoverished community in the aftermath of the Katrina destruction. It is a foregone conclusion that the east end of the City of Biloxi is still in recovery mode. Previous viable businesses no longer exist perpetu-ating the need to travel across a bridge or beyond for certain services. The URBAN EMPORIUM is a resource for making available useful services & opportunities to impact our neighbors and community.

The URBAN EMPORIUM hosts “Et Cetera” a Consignment Boutique, our inventory includes affordable items; including jewelry, furniture, household decor, men, women and children's clothing, shoes, purses, vintage and col-lectibles as well as antiques and books. Additionally we host Heirlooms; Alisha's Bonding; Williams Business Services and Income Taxes, and our latest addition is Salon !NNOVATIONS who offers styles by hair designers for natural hair, chemicals and cuts. Barbers and Hair Stylists are on duty six days a week. Join us we have spaces available for more barbers, stylist and dealers. We will soon add to our exist ing echelon a Coffee and Cyber cafe`. We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of our constituents, and we look forward to continued growth and development in providing needed services to our East Biloxi Residents and surrounding neighbors.

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