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EMBRACE YOUR GEEKNESS DAY !!! jULY 13

Submitted by Crystal Collins, Jax Community Content Provider

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 1:28pm

Some people view the term " GEEK" with a negative composition. But hey all of us our geeks in our own way, some are just better than others... and richer!!!! A geek is a person who is characterized as highly intelligent and very technicaclly oriented. They are usually studious, technical, and present themselves in a formal manner. So embrace your geekness everyone!!!! Spend the day on your computer, tinkering with gadgets, watching Sci-fi films, reading comic books. It's your day!!!! Stand tell and be proud!

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Two-Tier Gas Pricing Catching Customers Unaware

Submitted by Erin Hawley on Friday, July 8th, 1:04 am

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- What gas customers see advertised may not be the price they pay at the pump.

It's because of something gas inspection experts call two-tier pricing.

In response to many questions from viewers about the different pricing, First Coast News asked why, if it's legal and what you can do about it.

Gas stations using two-tier pricing advertise one price for cash (or company-specific credit cards, such as Shell or Chevron), but display another price at the pump for credit cards.

"They just pull up to the pump to get their gas and then realize, 'Oh, they charged me more than what that sign said,'" explained Roberta Lawson, a supervisor for petroleum inspection in North Florida.

The practice is popular in South Florida but it's becoming more common on the First Coast, according to Lawson.

The reason stations do it may be because of steep vendor credit card fees.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Thursday, July 7th, 2011, 11:53am

First Coast News is launching a brand new daily deal Web site called DealChicken.

Here’s how DealChicken works: Consumers sign up to receive future daily deals by visiting www.dealchicken.com. The deals are sent to consumers’ e-mail addresses.

Once the site launches, you’ll get one amazing deal delivered to your inbox per day. These will range from excellent deals on food at some of your favorite restaurants, to massive discounts on a round of golf, tanning, etc.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 11:02am

New Radio NOW Hits Jacksonville Radio Waves

This morning at 9am RADIO NOW 97-9 hit the Jacksonville market as a mainstream Contemporary Hit Radio station. The Music NOW on 97.9 FM will include mainstream artists like Katy Perry, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas, Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and more.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011, 11:00am

Floridians who have been treated for mental illnesses will have the opportunity to be employed by private businesses under a new partnership between the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Florida Department of Education’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR).

Twenty-five paid internships will be available within the next few months for persons who are ready to go to work as part of their treatment and recovery from serious mental illnesses. Typically the unemployment rate of adults with significant mental health issues is extremely high – around 80 percent.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Friday, July 1st, 2011, 9:14am

Retailers are kicking off 4th of July Summer Sales with major savings. Most retail stores will be open on the 4th of July and online stores are always open 24/7. The Apple Store launched its Back to School Sale this week with a $100 gift card to the Mac App Store.

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Submitted by Rachel Leitao, First Coast News Staff

Wednesday, June 29th, 2011, 9:20am

Work For A Jerk? Working America's Bad Boss Contest Gives Workers a Place to Vent

Have a Horrible Boss? Work for a Jerk? Once again there will be a way for workers to get some reward and recognition for the times they’ve endured the relentless bully, brought in an overnight bag to burn the midnight oil or purchased their own first aid kit because the boss was too cheap to spring for one

Working America officially launches its My Bad Boss contest today, Wednesday, June 29th, though the web site has been receiving visitors for a few days. Submissions can be made through July 20th and a winner will be announced Aug. 2.

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