Employment in the News

[First]  [Previous] |    1085     1086     1087     1088     1089     1090     1091     1092     1093     1094    | [Next]  [Last] of 1100 page(s)

How I Write Blog Posts: Behind The Scenes Of WPShout

wpshout.com

by Alex Denning

September 17, 2011

I always find it interesting when blog authors share how they work, where they work and what exactly the process of writing a post on their site is, so today, in a break from WordPress tutorials, I'm going to do the same.

We'll start with a picture - this is my desk. On the left is my desktop, a pretty nippy machine with an overclocked I5, 8GB of RAM and a decent graphics card. This computing powerhouse has just enough power to let me have Notepad++ and Chrome at the same time, the setup I normally go for, with one on each screen. In the middle of my desk you'll see my lovely Apple keyboard. This is the only bit of Apple tech I've got and I use it mainly because it's a damn good keyboard. As I use it so much, it's something I'm happy spending more on and I'd recommend getting one.

Better WordPress Captions

wpshout.com

by Alex Denning

September 17, 2011

The latest WordPress update introduced HTML editing captions, reminding us all that captions are in fact a feature in WordPress.

They've not exactly been embraced as the über feature we initially hoped for; many sites still prefer to go for writing under an image in italics instead of using the captions. Smashing Magazine, for example still just have their images and then a short description underneath acting as a caption...

Speeding cops: More South Florida cops punished for speeding

wptv.com

by Sally Kestin

June 25, 2012

Forty-four Miami-Dade Police detectives who drove 90 mph or faster more than 400 times while on and off duty are being disciplined in the widest-ranging result to date of the Sun Sentinel's investigation of police speeding.

The Miami-Dade cops, at the wheels of unmarked vehicles, drove faster on duty than policy permits even in the most serious emergency, said Maj. Nancy Perez, a department spokeswoman. About half of the time, they were speeding off duty. The officers will receive a "counseling'' acknowledging the violation, and 39 are losing their take-home cars for a month. Most will also have to attend an eight-hour driver safety training course.

Obama Fake Shotgun Photo: Fauxbama

wredlich.com

February 2, 2013

After a mini-controversy about a claim from President Obama that he shoots clay pigeons at Camp David, the White House released a photo of "Obama" shooting a $2500 Browning Citori shotgun.

Problem: It doesn't look like the President's watch. The President is generally seen with a more expensive watch prompting the company that sells it to create this website: Barack's Watch. And that leaves aside why the President, or his stunt double (aka Fauxbama) is shooting a fancy Japanese-made gun instead of a down-to-earth Mossberg or Remington. Or we could get into the Jorg Gray watch being made in China. But who cares?

House Votes to Remove Country-of-Origin Labels on Meat Sold in U.S.

wsj.com

by Tennille Tracy

October 3, 2015

The House voted to remove country-of-origin labels on beef, pork and chicken sold in the U.S., hoping to prevent a protracted battle over the labels with Canada and Mexico.

Thanks to a little-known congressional bill, it may soon be impossible to tell whether your Fourth of July burger is all-American Angus or beef imported from the Amazon, according to a Facebook meme. "The House of Representatives just voted 300-131 to remove 'country-of-origin labeling' on chicken, pork, and beef sold in the United States," the meme says. "Sorry but you don't deserve to know where your meat is coming from." Buy Local!

Sheriff calls Homeland Security on man requesting public records

wsmv.com

by Hayley Mason

June 5, 2014

A man who says all he wanted was some public information instead got a visit from a Middle Tennessee sheriff. And he says the sheriff is going through great lengths to cover up alleged misconduct at the Marshall County jail.

Alex Friedmann, editor for the Prison Legal News, has been working on a piece about complaints coming out of the jail. He's now suing Sheriff Normal Dalton for refusing to release public records of alleged questionable practices in the prison system. "It included policies regarding medical care for inmates, the contract with the jail to provide phone calls to inmates, the grievance procedure process for inmates who complain," Friedmann said. Not only did the sheriff's office deny him those requests, but Dalton admitted on the witness stand to ordering background checks on Friedmann, calling the Department of Homeland Security and even going to Friedmann's house.

YouTube dad says authorities pay visit; Daughter gets job offer

wsoctv.com

February 14, 2012

A local father who captured worldwide attention after posting a YouTube rant about his daughter is now responding to all the attention.

Tommy Jordan, from Stanly County, got mad after his daughter complained about doing chores on her Facebook page. In the video, titled "Facebook Parenting for the troubled teen" shows Jordan pull out a gun and shoots his daughter's laptop.

Children of the Recession: Economy Sending Children Into Foster Care

WSPA

by Jonathan Carlson

July 27, 2009

We all know the economy is bad, but for some, its effects have gotten so bad they've been forced to give up their children--people who have lost jobs and aren't taking care of kids.

Upstate counties are dealing with a flood of foster kids, as the sour economy hits communities hard. One local area--seeing more than double the amount of children needing a good home--than one year ago. The county has been suffering from one of the state's highest unemployment rates--up at 20 percent in the Spring of 2009.

David Bisard to remain in jail

wthr.com

by Jeremy Brilliant

May 9, 2013

Suspended Indianapolis Metro Police Officer David Bisard will find out today if he can get out of jail.

Bisard will appear before an Allen County judge following new charges of a second drunk driving crash last month. Today is a critical day for Bisard. Prosecutors want to keep him in jail until his trial starts in October, saying he's a "public threat." Later today, an Allen County judge will ultimately make that decision. Right now, David Bisard is still a police officer, but only technically.

Gift to help kids in foster care go to college

wwmt.com

December 5, 2011

College tuition certainly isn't cheap, which is why the Kresge Foundation just awarded a $700,000 gift to the state for a new three year program to help kids in foster care go to college.

Western Michigan University already has a similar program in place, that's one of the largest such programs in the country, providing 140 foster students with tuition and support services through the John Seita Scholars program.

[First]  [Previous] |    1085     1086     1087     1088     1089     1090     1091     1092     1093     1094    | [Next]  [Last] of 1100 page(s)