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Review for why I won’t use the online comparison shopping widget by Where2LookOnline. It doesn’t include my own store products! The only products listed apparently are paid ads.

I entered the code and put into a blog post to test. Then I entered Bugatchi shirt, one of the products listed in my store. Up came my competitors, mostly Zappos. At least 1/3 of the items actually were no longer available. Their prices are usually higher than mine, unless they have limited sizes or colors.

I already knew most of the price comparison sites only have paid advertisements. Other sites like dealtime, pricegrabber, they all have the same concept. But how many regular shoppers out there know that? Using the portal to compare prices, won’t necessarily get you the best price. However, on certain items like computers, I do think it makes sense because all the main players are listed there. Not so for tons of other products from apparel to sporting goods.

Final note- skip the widget.
Final note 2- Zappos has many good points, but CEO golf shop customers say that shop at CEOgolfshop.com because there are more in stock colors and sizes, and the people are friendly and helpful.

Florida employers can hire low-income workers with up to 95% of pay covered by a new federal stimulus program aimed at putting jobless people back to work by subsidizing their pay and benefits through Sept. 30, 2010.
Offered to public and private companies, if a worker is paid $12 per hour, the expected average, the Florida back to work program would pay $11.40 and the business $.60.

“These funds will provide businesses throughout our state a tremendous opportunity to give someone in need a fresh start and a new direction for the future,” Gov. Charlie Crist said.

Workers must meet federal low-income guidelines and have at least one child under 18.

Florida is eligible for up to $200 million in stimulus money for the program. No state matching dollars are required.

Florida Back to Work job sites will be coordinated through Florida’s 24 regional workforce boards, which will link local businesses with eligible employees.

The online information about program details is a little weak. Broward refers employers to read American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Implementation Plan. This takes you to The Florida Office of Economic Recovery for information about Workforce Employment and Training
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Employers interested in participating need to contact Broward County’s Workforce One or Palm Beach County’s Workforce Alliance.

Job seekers can visit www.EmployFlorida.com to look for Florida Back to Work employment opportunities.

LIBRARY FALL BOOK SALE- Thursday, November 12, Friday, November 13, and Saturday, November 14
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dixon Ahl Hall

Lighthouse A’Glow- Wednesday, December 2nd, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Frank McDonough Park
Always a huge turnout- music, santa, snow and fun for all.

Family Movie in the Park- Polar Express
Friday, December 4, 2009
Frank McDonough Park
3500 NE 27 Avenue
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic dinner for your family.

6th Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at
The Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club from 6:30 - 9:00 P.M.