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Good news for Delicious users!

May 112011

I’m very happy about two things, “Delicious” related. First, Del.icio.us now simply goes by Delicious. And, more importantly, Yahoo! has sold the service to the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. As creators of the largest online video platform, they have firsthand experience enabling millions of users to share their experiences with the world. Delicious will become part of their new Internet company, AVOS.

Why do I care?

Since October 2008, ABS has bookmarked more than 200 articles. It allows us to tag, save, manage and share web pages from a centralized source. Rather than adding web pages to our ‘Favorites’ menu in each of our web browsers or on our hard drives, our team can bookmark them using a social bookmarking site for future access by all.

When Yahoo! reported in December that they were discontinuing Delicious, they provided alternative sites to migrate bookmarks since they had no buyer lined up at that point. We just hadn’t got around to doing this so I was relieved when the notice came up when I logged into Delicious to see if it was still there…

How easy is it to move my bookmarks?

All we needed to do to continue using Delicious was agree to let Yahoo! transfer our bookmarks to AVOS.

According to the website, as soon as you let Yahoo! move your Delicious account, you will:

* Enjoy uninterrupted use of Delicious.
* Keep your Delicious account and all your bookmarks.
* Keep the same look and feel of Delicious as you have today, and enjoy future innovations for the product.

How is Social Bookmarking Social?

Social bookmarking occurs when users share their bookmarked web pages via social bookmarking communities. When you share your blog posts through social bookmarking, you can increase traffic to your blog. Alternatively, when you view other users’ bookmarks, you can find new blogs to read, new post ideas, new conversations to start, new communities to join for further networking and more.

YouTube Founders Acquire Delicious From Yahoo! April 27, 2011 press release
Promise Users the Same Great Service And Even Easier & More Fun Ways To Save, Share, and Discover the Web’s “Tastiest” Content.
http://www.avos.com/delicious-press-release/

Employer Conference & WIB Meeting

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May 112011

May 5, 2011
MCCC Conference Center

Pictured on left, Paula Hartman serves as Vice Chair of Mercer County WIB and on Conference Committee.

Dennis Bone, President of Verizon NJ and Chair of the State Employment Training Commission making keynote presentation

Morning session in progress

A Taste of the Arts

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May 022011

Food and Wine Tasting to Support Arts Programs for Children in Trenton

Friday, May 13, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM (ET)
The Mountain Lakes House
57 Mountain Ave.
Princeton, NJ 08540

Tickets: $50 Click Here to register

Honoring Dan Gardiner, Marc Linowitz and Trenton’s Own 2011 Best Actor ~ Alphonso R. Jones II from Broadway’s The Lion King.

Enjoy an evening of arts samplings offered by members of the CityArts Coalition of agencies serving kids in Trenton. Proceeds to benefit CityArts and Storytelling Arts, Inc., CityArts 2011-13 fiscal sponsor.

For more information, contact:

Edna Friman at CityArts, (609) 310-1339; cityarts4u@gmail.com or

Carrie Wainwright from Storytelling Arts, (609) 430-1922; info@storytellingarts.net

Thank you for your support!

CityArts is a Coalition of over 25 agencies and nonprofit organizations whose mission is to increase artistic opportunities for children and youth in greater Trenton. Storytelling Arts is a nonprofit that has provided literacy and character education programs to over 20,000 children and teachers in New Jersey since 1996.

CityArts vision is to provide access to quality arts experiences, advocate on behalf of collaborating arts organizations, and to assist in the development and expansion of social capital in the greater Trenton community.

CityArts Coalition Members include:

Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre

Artworks

Blue Mountain Chamber Music Festival

Boheme Opera

Catholic Youth Organization

CitySmiles

Conservatory of New Jersey

City of Trenton

Destination Trenton

Ellarslie – The Trenton City Museum

Garvey School/Makeda Kemit African Dance

Get Set (at Westminster Presbyterian)

Kidsbridge Tolerance Museum

New Jersey State Museum

Passage Theatre

Storytelling Arts, Inc.

Studio City

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen

Trenton Children’s Chorus

Trenton Community Music School

Trenton’s Cultural Heritage Collaborative

Trenton Education Dance Institute

Trenton Film Society

Trenton Museum Society

Trenton Teen Leadership Corps

YouthStat – City of Trenton

NJ Housing Forum Meeting in April

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Apr 232011

The New Jersey Housing Forum hosted a meeting and member drive at the Trenton Country Club on April 13. The investors in attendance networked and discussed issues facing their businesses.

Mayor’s Economic Development Summit

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Apr 012011

During the Summit at the Marriott on March 31, ABS rolled out the Trenton UEZ’s new logo/branding and initial elements of the marketing campaign, including advertisement, brochure, website & video. Visit www.TrentonUEZ.com for more details.

Libby Vinson, Paula Hartman, V.J. Madan & Heidi Harrington

Karla Pollack, ABS; Darlene Robinson, PNC Bank event sponsor

10th Hamilton World Laughter Day Run & Walk

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Mar 302011

Sunday, May 1, 2011
5K Run/Walk & 1 Smile Fun Walk
Event Flyer
USATF-NJ Grand Prix Event
Veterans Park, Hamilton Township, NJ

Registration: 8:00am – 9:15 at the games Pavilion (Kuser Road entrance)
Start times: 1 Smile – 9:30am; 5K – 10:00am

For information call 609-585-3972
Fee $20 if postmarked by 4/29/11
Checks payable: Heart to Hearts, Inc., – mail to: c/o Marie Bethke, 23 Englewood Blvd., Hamilton, NJ 08610

Or register online

Proceeds benefit:

Mercer County Project Life Saver (providing transmitters for those with Alzheimer’s and Autism) &
Heart to Hearts, Inc. (promoting Women’s Health)

In the UEZ Video

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Mar 292011

ABS had a great experience working with James Sverapa and Andrew Poag from Narrative Media on the Trenton Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) intro video piece. The goal was to paint a vibrant picture of Trenton as a great place to work, shop & play for both consumers and business, all in 60 seconds. It kicks off the Capitalize on Trenton – It All Starts in the UEZ marketing campaign. Details of the UEZ financial incentives for business to follow in future videos.

News Release from the Casino Employees Association

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Mar 242011

For Immediate Release: March 24, 2011

Contact: Anthony Ortiz, 609-289-0710 ∙ Anthonyortiz1@gmail.com or info@casinoemployees.org ∙ www.casinoemployees.org

Casino Employees Association has solution to help revitalize Atlantic City

Casino Employees Association™
By Casino Employees, for Casino Employees

Trenton, NJ – The Association has put together a solution that will help part-time, full-time and seasonal casino employees get the help they need to succeed in the workplace.

The gaming Industry in Atlantic City is going through some tremendous changes. With the presence of competition from neighboring states, a fragmented workforce and the continuous rise of health insurance costs, there’s no telling when or how the current situation will improve.

This market condition is forcing most Atlantic City casinos to cut employee hours and medical benefits in order to compete and keep their doors open. Some casinos are in foreclosure and others have sold at prices below market value in order to exit the market without further losses.

The telltale sign is clear and it says “OUR INDUSTRY IS IN TROUBLE & IT NEEDS OUR HELP”.

Our association will provide to our members: continued education, centralized training, job placement/preparation & voluntary group health benefits. Our members understand that their future depends on our own actions. Working together with the Casino Employees Association, the employees will have more security in the workplace and help revitalize the industry they work in. We are taking action now which will not only help the employees get through these difficult times, but will prepare them for future endeavors and challenges.

CASINO EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION™

The Casino Employees Association™ (C.E.A.) has been formed to enrich the lives of thousands of casino employees who play a major role in the Gaming & Hospitality Industries. As a Voluntary Collective, the C.E.A. uses its purchasing potential to negotiate group rates for products & services – then passes these savings on to its members. “Our members are enjoying being a part of an independent professional association that can provide them with the basic and essential tools to continue to do good work wherever they may go. They will be more desirable to employers, as the association will prepare them with job placement opportunities, continued education & career development that will reflect in the workplace. We are also working with insurance carriers to offer our members affordable voluntary health benefits that so many are in need of.” said Anthony Ortiz, President of the C.E.A.

Member Benefits:

Job Placement Assistance/Preparation
Social Services
Networking Events
Voluntary Medical Benefits

WE ARE NOT A UNION

The Casino Employees Association is a Voluntary Collective who uses a market-driven approach to solve their problems independent of employers. Through continued education, job placement & career development, they ensure their member’s long term success and the success of the industries in which they serve.

OUR MISSION

Their mission is to “Make Good Casino Employees Better” by providing them with the tools & essentials they need to excel in the marketplace.

Any casino & hospitality employee interested should contact the Association at 609-289-0710 or info@casinoemployees.org. Visit www.casinoemployees.org for more information.

Workforce Investment Board Swears In New Members

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Mar 232011

Our friends Liz Tindall and Michael Egenton recently joined the Mercer County Workforce Investment Board. Liz serves as Vice President of the Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce and Michael is the Senior Vice President, Environment and Transportation at the NJ Chamber of Commerce. All in this class help elevate the WIB here in Mercer County!