| POLICE BLOTTER, Jan. 25
Lisa Bendele, 21, of, Austin, Texas, was charged with aggravated assault 8:43 a.m. Sunday. Ms. Bendele was arrested at the University Medical Center at Princeton after she struck the emergency room nurse who was treating her for high alcohol intoxication, police said. She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on her own recognizance. Rebecca Anthony-Zamborsky, 25, of Hamilton was arrested 10:14 a.m. Monday on a warrant of $750 from Hamilton Township Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Elm Road, police said. She was transported to police headquarters, processed and released on bail. Anthony Robinson, 27, of Princeton was arrested 5:03 p.m. Jan. 18 on two warrants totaling $2,790 from Trenton Municipal Court following a motor vehicle stop on Mercer Street, police said.
Make Your Competitive Analysis Stand Out in Your Business Plan
Before writing the competitive analysis, first identify both direct and indirect competitors. You can locate listings of local businesses, search the Internet for online competition, and seek out mail order businesses that might offer competition. However, the best way to create a strong competitive analysis is to visit your competitors, study their prices, understand their customer base, and uncover the services they offer. Talk to other customers and determine from friends and neighbors their likes and dislikes about these competitors. Engage vendors and seek out information in business journals. Explore online -- be a test customer and order a product to get a sense of the company's customer service, examine return policies, and determine the company's protocol when problems occur.
Jaws locked on possible Crocodile Cafe deal
A deal to sell the Crocodile Cafe, the legendary nightclub that closed last month, may be in its final stages. Groupee Venues on Friday applied to take over the Crocodile's liquor license, according to the Washington state Liquor Control Board. Stephanie Dorgan, who ran the Crocodile from 1991 to last December, could not be reached for comment. Listed on the liquor application as partners are Edward H. O'Neill, Rose Mary H. O'Neill, Lori L. Hope and Robert N. Hope. All except the latter are listed as employees of Groupee, a company that develops software and operates the social networking site www.groupee.com. "I have no comment at this time," said Lori Hope. Asked if her group had purchased the Crocodile, she said, "I cannot confirm or deny that." According to Groupee's Web site: "Groupee, Inc.
Literary criticism
Earnestine Lawson of Vallejo holds some of her favorite books bought at Wal-Mart. Lawson complained and launched a campaign when the new American Canyon Supercenter opened with a very small selection of books by or for African-Americans. (Stacey J. Miller/Times-Herald) .
Writing the Book on Self-Help: A Publisher's Cautionary Tale
The self-publishing business has come a long way in the Internet era. Literary do-it-yourselfers now have many online resources to tap, and even a growing number of role models. Best-selling authors including E. Lynn Harris ("I Say a Little Prayer") and the pseudonymous Zane ("Addicted") have emerged from the self-published ranks. .
'Amazed' Djokovic upends top-seeded Federer
The loss for Nadal was his worst since the 2004 U.S. Open - Federer's was his worst since the 2004 French Open. Federer had the chance to serve for the first set at 5-3, but missed. His missed some touch volleys and he missed some forehands that usually are his trademark. Djokovic broke twice to win that set and twice more to get to 5-1 in the second in an 11-game sequence that changed the match. "I was able to deal with the pressure in the best possible way. And if you do that against the best player in the world, you should get the positive outcome," Djokovic said. "I'm very happy that in crucial moments my serve was serving me, and it was probably my best element in the game." The 20-year-old Serb said it's important for tennis to shake things up.
Missing soldier's father holds on to hope
Altaie, who disappeared in October 2006, and Staff Sergeant Keith M. Maupin, who was captured in April 2004. At least three American soldiers have been killed in captivity. Jimenez imagines Alex "may be in a cave, or some sort of underground structure." "That's why they hadn't found him," he explained to Ureña and Wareing over a steak one night. One time, shortly after the ambush, Jimenez had a dream about a man being held hostage by people who had eyes in their chests. "The captive started running, and the captors started running after him, but even though they had weapons they wanted to capture him alive." Jimenez could not make out the faces of the men in his dream. "When the captive arrived at a place where he could get help, that's when I woke up." .
Mandan residents ask for noise ordinance
It's just too bad so many ordinarily pleasant people are getting so worked up over such a silly thing. Life is about more than fighting a bar and restaurant over a zoning permit. That's just the chance you take when you buy next to undeveloped land. " .
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