Today, people are glued to their smartphones. Hours at a time are spent in front of computers, tablets, and game consoles.
Despite this, few of us think about what makes them work. High-performance memory is the main component that makes our favorite gadgets have such cool features.
And when a computer slows down a few years after purchase, instead of buying a new one, a $50 memory upgrade can get you back up to speed in minutes. One of the biggest innovators of this powerful technology is located right in the City of Manassas.
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Men donned back ties and women put on formal dresses on Friday to honor Virginia’s longest-serving state senator.
Charles Colgan, D-29, will retire this year. A celebration and tribute were held for him at the Hylton Center for the Performing Arts in Manassas.
The celebration was also used to mark the 89-year-old’s birthday.
Fall Family Fun Night is Oct. 3
Are traditional family dinners indicative of a well-adjusted family?
Not necessarily according to a 2013 article from NPR. Journalist Alison Aubrey shares survey and research results from a variety of sources where participants agree that family meals are important but nearly half of the respondents don’t have regular family meals.
That finding is completely reasonable. With work schedules evolving from the usual nine to five, and children’s extracurricular activities becoming increasingly important, it’s hard to find even a moment when all the family members are in the house at the same time.
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Free Trainings for Businesses Aim to Reduce Isolation Among Families Impacted by Alzheimer’s For the 15 million Americans providing care for their loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease, isolation is a serious risk.
With the unpredictable nature of the disease, symptoms such as memory loss, repetition and poor judgment lead many to choose to avoid the outside world rather than risk the possibility of unpleasant, awkward or even frightening situations in public.
In fact, in a recent survey of Alzheimer’s caregivers, 74 percent reported that they and their loved ones have become more isolated from the community as a result of the disease. Furthermore, 85 percent reported that they feel a reduced quality of life due to isolation.
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Olive oil. We all have a bottle in our pantry. But can you cook with it?
Is first cold press the best olive oil you can get?
I'm Cameron, co-owner of Manassas Olive Oil Company, and I'm going to breakdown some common myths about this kitchen staple.
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As a lawyer, how do you keep track of your services and bill your clients? You could do it the old fashioned way by logging paper records, but with new technology and software programs that will do the tracking for you, why do it any other way?
There are several automated tools out there to track legal billing, but three of the best are Amicus, TimeMatters and Sage Timeslips, according to one of JTC, Inc.’s Solution Architects Chris Dittrich.
All three of the platforms are designed with lawyers specifically in mind, and come with desktop and cloud features, so you can maintain your records in multiple locations for redundancy.
“The biggest thing for them is to track clients and have a record of what they’ve done, and be able to access it and correctly bill for their services,” said Dittrich of JTC, Inc.
It’s essential for lawyers, because it makes it easier to bill in the 10 to 15 minute time increments, and some of the software platforms will even hook up to the phone system to accurately log call times.
Whether it’s for a growing law firm or an already established larger firm, these platforms will provide you with efficiency in billing and save you time.
According to Dittrich, JTC, Inc. can help lawyers and firms with implementing and maintaining the system.
“Say they’re a new law firm getting started, or they are converting to a new software package, JTC, Inc. would help them with the complete installation of that database to run their business,” said Dittrich.
So for those that want a more efficient and accurate way to log time with clients, consider investing in these tools and the services of JTC, Inc. for your firm.
A leading provider of senior care in Manassas is looking to hire more CAREGivers.
Home Instead Senior Care will hire 200 new CAREGivers in the coming year. They are looking for people with flexible schedules, those who appreciate paid in-house training, and those who have a caring heart.
Home Instead Senior Care consistently ranks as one of the top 10 employers in Manassas.
“Since starting the company, my husband Jack and I have been absolutely astounded by how many seniors there are in the area who need assistance. Being able to provide employment to hundreds of people, all while fulfilling such an important public need is the realization of our lifelong desire to serve our community in a positive way,” said Jacqueline St.Clair, Franchise Owner.
The senior population is set to explode, called the “silver tsunami,” over the next two decades so need for home care services is going only to grow and Home Instead is preparing to lead the way. Home Instead has experienced double-digit growth every year since being founded in 2006. Their company has outgrown three previous Manassas offices and expanded into its new 8000 square foot office on Godwin Drive two years ago.
Duties of a CAREGiver range from companionship, meal preparations and transportation up to personal care services. Home Instead’s goal is to continue their reputation as the “employer of choice” in non-medical home care.
“The happiest day for me is when a brand new CAREGiver calls me after a shift to say how happy they were with their assignment. Seeing how rewarding the experience is for both our seniors and our CAREGivers never gets old” said Gail Earhart, who started working at Home Instead as a CAREGiver and now serves as our Staffing Manager.
Home Instead recruits openly and hosts an onsite job fair each quarter where potential job seekers can learn about the company, be interviewed and hired in the same day. They will also take part in the Greater Manassas Community Job Fair on Oct. 13, 2015, at Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8712 Plantation Lane in Manassas.
“We are redoubling our efforts to help those in our region who are looking for employment. Helping seniors stay safe and stable in their own homes brings a unique sense of satisfaction that we really want to make job seekers aware of,” said Director of Operations Ian Lovejoy.
Visit Home Instead Senior Care of Manassas online at HomeInstead.com/manassas-va for more information or to apply to be a CAREGiver.
Have you ever wanted to get more involved in the community, but we unsure how?
The Occoquan District Boy Scouts – with scouts from Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Dumfries and Montclair – need individuals to serve on committees for the group’s board.
This is a great chance to serve your community, and help out a worthy non-profit organization that mentors our youth.
There are currently vacancies for:
District Vice Chair
Membership Committee – New Unit Coordinator
Finance Committee – Vice-Chair Finance, FOS-Community Coordinator, Popcorn Kernel
Programs – Vice-Chair Programs, Cub Scout Advancement, Boy Scout Advancement, Recognition Dinner Coordinator Co-Chair, Activities Chair, Pinewood Derby Coordinator, Cub Scout Training Chair, Volunteer Coordinator
Marketing Committee – Vice Chair Marketing, District Newsletter Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator
If you are interested in working with the Boy Scouts, and would like to take on one of these important positions, please contact Ben Hazekamp at 608-751-9840.
This post is sponsored by Steve’s Auto Repair and Tire.
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The annual Mary Washington Hospice “Grapes in the Garden” beer, wine, and food tasting is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015.
The event will take place at the Snowden House on the Mary Washington Hospital Campus, from 2 to 5 p.m. The hospice provides compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care for patients at the hospital. The hospice does this music, art, and massage therapies.
The Grapes in the Garden event helps to fund these continuing therapies.
Tickets for the event are $50 in advance, $60 at the door.
