Last launch of Shuttle Atlantis

The last launch of Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to go off tomorrow morning but with heavy rain scheduled for our area, they are saying there is only a 30% chance that it will go. I have to say that the end of the Shuttle Program is a sad day for me and probably a lot of members of Central Florida. I grew up watching the Space Shuttle and remember watching the Challenger explode on TV when I was in 8th grade. Then as I got older, I went to work for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in the Guest Services Department. My most memorable launch was when several of us from the Guest Services Department went onto KSC property to watch the Shuttle Atlantis from the railroad tracks by the VAB. It was a night launch and as the shuttle lifted off the ground, I will never forget the feeling that I felt when it shook the tracks and lit up the night sky. We could see the gators swimming in the lake and the fish jumping. It was truly an unbelievable experience. Unfortunately, my career at KSCVC ended when I was laid off after 9/11. I still stuck around Central Florida and then came back to to manage the Holiday Inn Kennedy Space Center and was there when Columbia exploded. I guess you could say that I have watched the Shuttle Program through many of it's ups and downs and let me tell you, it never gets old. So, if it goes off tomorrow I will make one final trek across Hwy 46 and over to Titusville to watch the launch from the parking lot of the hospital and then head back with a heavy heart to finish my day at work. So, for all of you... If you are headed to Titusville tomorrow for the last launch of Shuttle Atlantis I invite you to stay at the Holiday Inn Express Orange City and then head over to watch it with me. We may not get as close as the people on the Causeway, but we won't be stuck in 4-6 hour traffic either.

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Available Mystery Shops for this weekend

Two great Entertainment Mystery Shops for this week to help you keep your entertainment budget in line.

First off ,Confero Inc. has a Wings and Rings Shop available but **IMPORTANT** you MUST take the client certification BEFORE applying.**

• Dates: 7/01 - 7/04 - Pick one day
• Time: Arrive between 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
** BEFORE YOU APPLY, please take the test available in your Shop Log! If you have an average rating of 7+, you can self-assign after you've passed the test.***

You are required to bring an adult companion.
• They will reimburse you up to $30. Please tip 15%.
• Required Dinner items to order:
1 appetizer
2 different entrees
2 beverages of your choice
*One drink limit if you are purchasing an alcoholic beverage."

• YOU CAN BRING CHILDREN AS LONG AS YOU HAVE AN ADULT COMPANION WHO CAN ATTEND TO THEM. You will need to pay full attention to timing and quality of service without distraction. This will enable them to provide an unbiased report to our client.

You must meet the following qualifications to apply for this shop:
* You cannot have shopped the same location within 90 days
* Your age is from 25 to 60 years
* You must accept PayPal payments

If you meet the following qualifications, you can immediately SELF ASSIGN shops to yourself:
* Your Shopper Rating must be at least 7
* You must have the following qualifications:
Buffalo Wings & Rings 2010

Business Type/Name: Restaurant
Due Date : 07-04-11
Shop cannot be performed BEFORE 07-01-11

Available Shops:
* CA: Modesto
* FL: Orlando
* IN: Bedford, Greensburg, Portland
* KY: Hopkinsville
* NC: Roanoke Rapids
* ND: Minot
* OH: Amelia, Batavia, Cincinnati, Hamilton
* SD: Rapid City
* TX: Del Rio, McAllen, Mission, New Braunfels, Weslaco
* WI: Weston


Secondly, Service Check has Cinema shops available.
Available Shops:
* FL: Daytona Beach
* MD: Arbutus, Frostburg
* NC: Corolla
* PA: Reading
* VA: Covington, Lexington

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