Odd Fellows Hall

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Tipping Guidelines For Non-Restaurant Services

Tipping etiquette outside of restaurant can feel like a gray area. These guidelines will help.

Why can't we bike to Memorial Park? (Opinion)

Only the brave dare to pedal there. Let's fix that.

What's the Difference Between a Restaurant Service Fee and a Tip?

Nowadays, it seems that U.S. consumers are being asked to shell out more in tips and service charges than ever before. But is there a difference between the two?

How millennials are changing restaurant service

Millennials and their digital habits and desire for convenience are driving major changes in the restaurant industry.

How to Expand Your Restaurant Service into Catering

Start small and build your restaurant towards larger events so that your catering customer experiences amazing service and great food, every time.

Next step for Sunset Memorial Park: Forming a non-profit organization

“Who can pick up the rubbish? There is a mountain of rubbish there,” a concerned citizen asked.

How to Control Cost of Food & Labor in a Restaurant Service

Costs are part of any business, but you can minimize costs by pricing your food correctly and maximizing staff productivity.

5 Restaurants who are making their odd menus work

Who doesn't love dining out at their favorite restaurants. Here are 5 restaurants that you definitely need to check out if they aren't already on your top 10

What makes great restaurant service? Tastemakers nominees provide thoughtful touches

When it comes to service, certain stock phrases indicate that a restaurant may be going through the motions or, even worse, indifferent to the satisfaction of their patrons. "Are you ...

Tablet Menus Can Improve Restaurant Service and Even Boost Tips

Instead of handing customers a flat paper menu listing Burgers and Bottles’ many gourmet burgers or 50-plus beers, servers direct their attention to something shinier.

Odd find in a donation at Goodwill

Why Odd Diet? · Odd Diet

It all began with me and my husband trying to get our weight gain under control. Even for a patient man sorting through various diet plans and systems is difficult and frustrating. “Eat this not that, track calories, track exercise, divide your meals in tiny portions and eat every 2 hrs, etc.” and it did …

Odd Couple? Or Dynamic Duo?

Collaborative practice between athletic training and speech-language pathology leads to interprofessional education at Ithaca College.