Fancy foods dazzle at 19000-course New York show
New York AP reports 1250 vendors showcased about 19000 products at the Fancy Food and Confection Show in the Javits Center. Highlights include caviar soup cactus salsa Hedwig Park Kerr of El Paso Chile Co notes prickly flavor, plus Cow Pies candy and Hogwash ham sauce from Plano. Buyers browsed olives espresso waffles and jams, while attendees in pink roller skates mingled and sampled regional treats.
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Kerr
Javits Convention Center
Temping described as a path to permanent hire and flexible work
The article outlines temping as a two to three month trial period for employers to assess skills and reliability while workers test the fit. It notes variations like peak-season staffing, the rise of permanent temps, and the financial considerations of temp versus permanent positions with insurance and taxes. It includes quotes from Fran Doll of Superior Staffing and Gwen Turner, highlighting why workers choose temping and how employers benefit.
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Full-time demands rise for seniors via Kelly placements
Kelly's assignments for older workers show almost double the demand. About 10 percent of 580,000 job finders last year were in the older age group. Peggy DeVito notes seniors seek extra money, with 60 seniors placed monthly, up from 50, in roles from event food service to file clerks and stock exchange messengers. A May 9 job fair drew 45 top employers at Community College of Philadelphia offering permanent, temporary, part-time, or full-time options.
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Philadelphia Stock Exchange
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Ginza's Rise From Fire to Modern Western Flair
The Ginza district evolved from an earthy market to a cosmopolitan hub after fires and disasters. It rebuilt with brick, eight story limits, and Western shops while preserving traditional gems like kimono shops, kabuki culture, and local temples. Despite high taxes and land costs shrinking its population, merchants celebrate a blend of old and new in a district famed for department stores, night life, and art galleries.
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