Netflix gives their employees the option to take off a year earning regular pay!
Animal Trophies Banned On Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has banned big-game trophies in the recent incident involving Cecil the lion that was hunted and killed by an American dentist. Who knew you could ship lion, rhinoceros, leopard, and elephant parts on normal air line flights as cargo. Click to read the article on CBS.com: Delta Air Lines Bans Big-Game Trophies
Great American Backyard Burger and Rib Festival
When: August 21-23, 2015 Where: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park For more information head to www.backyardburgerfest.com
Help Me Pack My Suitcase for School
Are you having trouble with what to buy for school? Or are you afraid you are spending too much money on too much stuff? Well to your contentment, Sedria is here! I’m going into my second year of school and I have learned a lot on what one should or should not buy. Room Layout: …
Community Health and Wellness Fair
Millard E. Latimer & Son Funeral Directors, INC. invites all to come and celebrate their 3rd annual Community Health & Wellness Fair in celebration of our 93 Years of Service as Rochester’s Longest Established African-American Business since 1922. When: Saturday, August 8th, 2015 Time: 10am-6pm Location: Latimer Funeral Home – 983 South Plymouth Avenue Rochester, …
Chris Brown at Darien Lake
With special guests: Migos, Kid Ink, Omarion, Fetty Wap, and Teyana Taylor!
Federal Assistance Headed To Baltimore Due To Record Violence
Strolling through the news this morning I came across an article about Baltimore and the record setting murder spike. The city has faced an increase in violence since the riots erupted over the death of Freddie Grey a few months ago. What I find intriguing about the article is it sounds very similar to the …
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Strong Museum Launches Adult After-Hours Event The Happiest Hour
Adults 21 and older can enjoy a game-filled evening of museum exploration, free food, and cash bar during the Happiest Hour on Wednesday, August 26 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Strong museum. Tickets can be purchased in advance at museumofplay.org for $10 or at the door for $12 while supplies last.
Police Officer and Firefighter Job Opportunities
Police Officer Application Deadline: September 25, 2015 Exam Date: November 14, 2015 Firefighter Application Deadline: October 2, 2015 Exam Date: December 19, 2015 http://www.cityofrochester.gov/jobopportunities/ Please refer to the link above to apply for newly posted City of Rochester civil service exam announcements (listed below). PDF format of exam announcements: http://www.cityofrochester.gov/app.aspx?id=8589946442 (printable version)
Jill Scott – Woman No. 1 Album
Jill Scott’s fifth studio album “Woman” debuts at the top on Billboard charts and iTunes! This is huge for not only for the R&B songstress but for black music overall. There has not been a female R&B artist at the top of the Billboard chart in about a year and a half. Read in depth …