10 companies...

AOL news has some ideas for those who are(like me)needing part time work

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2009/01/16/10-companies-that-hire-part-time-workers/?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001

10 Companies That Hire Part-Time Workers
Posted Jan 16th 2009 3:19PM
By Rachel Zupek,CareerBuilder.com writer

For many people, working part time is a necessity -- not a choice. Perhaps they have to work part time in order to make ends meet, but did you know that almost 1.5 million people are working part time because they were unable to find full-time jobs?



In November 2008, the number of people who worked part time for economic reasons, meaning that they would like to work full time but couldn't because their hours had been cut back or because they were unable to, rose to 7.3 million. That number is more than a 2 million-person increase over the past 12 months. Whether you're looking for part-time work to supplement your current income, you can't find full-time work or you just don't want to work 40 hours per week, here are just 10 companies in a variety of industries that hire for part-time employees;

1. 24 Hour FitnessWhat it is: A fitness center chain headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., and housing more than 425 clubs in 16 states. The club has more than 3 million members and more than 20,000 employees.

Available part-time positions: Personal trainer; group exercise instructor; facility technician; kid's club attendant; membership counselor and more.

2. Aegis TherapiesWhat it is: A geriatric rehabilitation center that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to older adults. It currently has more than 1,000 locations around the United States.

Available part-time positions: Physical therapist; speech pathologist; home health occupational therapist; occupational therapist; occupational therapist assistant and more.

3. AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. What it is: Headquartered in Richmond, Va., AMF is the largest bowling company in the world, owning and operating more than 350 bowling centers in the United States.

Available part-time positions: Bartender; counter desk attendant; birthday party host; entry-level mechanic; lane server and more.

4. Bayada NursesWhat it is: A home health-care company that treats patients of all ages in their homes to provide them with comfort. Bayada Nurses has more than 130 offices in 17 states.

Available part-time positions: Home health aide; pediatric nurse; registered nurse; nursing assistant; medical social worker and more.

5. Central Payment CorporationWhat it is: A national credit card processing company that encourages businesses to accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards as a form of payment. In conjunction with Wells Fargo Bank, CPC also offers companies check systems, gift cards, wireless solutions and other forms of payment.

Available part-time positions: Outside sales representatives; outside account representatives and more.

6. CVS CorporationWhat it is: A Fortune 25 company, CVS is a retail drug and pharmacy store. It fills or manages more than one billion prescriptions per year and has more than 6,200 operating CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.

Available part-time positions: Beauty consultant; pharmacy technician; shift supervisor; cashier and more.

7. David's BridalWhat it is: A bridal retail shop with more than 280 stores across the nation. More than 2,500 trained consultants provide head-to-toe dressing, on-site alterations, special financing options, gown preservation services and coordinating attire for the entire bridal party.

Available part-time positions: Retail sales associate; alterations; seamstress; bridal consultant; wedding consultant; customer service representative and more.

8. NHS Human ServicesWhat it is: A community-based behavioral health-care provider that focuses on the special needs of adults and children in the following areas: behavioral health; intellectual and developmental disabilities; juvenile justice; addictive diseases; elder care; autism; special education; and early intervention and therapeutic foster care.

Available part-time positions: Mobile therapist; behavioral specialist consultant; therapeutic staff support; psychiatric technician and more.

9. Red Robin Gourmet BurgersWhat it is: A casual dining chain headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo. They have more than 300 restaurants in the United States and Canada, plus a selection of more than 22 gourmet burger recipes with unique toppings like chili, guacamole or even a fried egg.

Available part-time positions: Server; host and hostess; dishwasher; busser; bartender; cook and more.

10. H&R BlockWhat it is: A tax services company that provides tax, financial, accounting and business consulting services and products. It has operations in three business segments: tax services; business services and consumer financial services.

Available part-time positions: Tax preparer and tax professional.*Please note that some positions require extensive training and certification; others do not qualify as a part-time position that you could work in addition to a full-time job. Select companies are hiring for both full- and part-time employees.

Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Picadillo, Hat-tip to Cynnie at Waitting For Life To Start...

Another cuban dish..
make a sofrito ( onions , green peppers chopped and sauteed in olive oil...throw in some minced garlic after the onions get tender)

then throw in a pound or two of hamburger .

squish it around and get it fried and crumbly..

add a bunch of cumin powder and oregano then add tomato sauce, paste or just canned tomatoes..whichever or all 3 ..

chop some olives up and capers if you have them..
or leave them out if you want ..

I know ..it's pretty much sloppy joes.but make some rice or put it on bread.. it's so good ( pronounced pee-kah-dee-ah) enjoy!

I'm Cynnie at Waitting for Life To Start

Okay, I LOVE stuff like this, true cooking required!

Enjoy!
1 3/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 pkgs. (8oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons Chocolate Flavor Syrup
2 tablespoons caramel syrup or ice cream topping
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate mini morsels

Preheat oven to 300F
Grease 9 inch springform pan.

Crust: combining crumbs and butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.

Filling: Beat cream cheese and milk in large bowl until smooth.
Add sugar, eggs, lime juice and vanilla extract; beat until combined.

Microwave 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on High power for 1 minute, stir. If needed, heat additional 10-15 second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.

Stir 2 cups of batter into melted morsels; mix well.

Alternately spoon batters into crust, beginning and ending with yellow batter.

Bake 70-75 minutes or until edge is set and center moves slightly.

Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; run knife around edge and let cool completely.

Drizzle syrups on top. Sprinkle with nuts and mini morsels.

Refrigerate several hours.

Remove side of pan.

Halp!

Hey, 'yall...

Several months back, maybe as much as six or so, there was a recipe for a bean soup in the Angel Food flyer, the Servant.  I cannot find it on the website.

It had onion, garlic, sausage, and a fifteen bean blend and a few other things. Maybe hot sauce, too? 

It called for the beans to be soaked overnight, and then put in a crock pot with some water, other ingredients. The sausage was to be added in an hour before serving.

I've lost the recipe! Do any of you other Angel Food peeps still have it? There are a few ingredients I'm sure I'm missing, and I'd like to make it again.

Thanks for any help! 

Tis The Season, cough, cough, sneeze, sneeze!

Curing Colds
A common saying about a cold is that it “lasts for a week if you treat it, seven days if you don’t.” As amusing and true as that may be, it’s not fun to have a cold.

What can we do to help our bodies through this seven-day healing process so that we can savor the joys of the season?

Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body hydrated during times of dry indoor air.
Hot soups (chicken, of course) clear nasal passages. Try Granny’s Best Chicken Soup steaming hot and seasoned with garlic.
Herbal teas bring relief. Rose hip tea is full of vitamin C.

Eating foods heavy in garlic, onion, or horseradish may aide recovery as well.

To ward off spreading colds during the holidays, wash your hands frequently!

See more herbal cold remedies as well as ways to avoid colds and the flu before they start!

Simply stay warm, rested, and wait. In seven days, we all have the same amount of time!

Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings. –Publius Syrus (c. 42 B.C.)

From Old Farmer's Almanac...a repository of good sense!

Another bizzare phishing expedition...

...and there are trusting souls out there who will fall for this!

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I have deleted the links to prevent accidentally going to that site. Quite disgusting and blatant cons...and not that I highlighted aol's advice in green!
Can you imagine how scary this could be to some elderly widow? If you know of ANYONE who is vulnerable to these scams, please warn them...and show them what to look out for!
Notice too the lack of facility or acquaintance with spell check!

What do you do with your leftover turkey?

This recipe is care of Old Farmer's Almanac...
Turkey Hash
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 cups diced cooked potatoes
3 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper, to taste
1 cup turkey gravy
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Turn into a large greased casserole, cover, and bake for 45 minutes. In the last 15 minutes, remove the cover to brown the top.

A favorite of mine is, Open Face Turkey Sandwiches;
Take a sprayed cookie sheet, line up as many slices as you have people, make it unhealthy, use white bread! LOL! Actually, potato bread is excellent.
Place a thin slice of cranberry sauce on each slice, cover with sliced turkey, top with either leftover dressing or mashed potatoes, top that with whatever veggie you served; asparagus, broccoli or green beans and slather on some gravy!
Place under the broiler until bubbly...then enjoy!

Now, share some of your favorites!