Photo: Somerville COA Director Cindy Hickey with Mayor Brune at book signing
By William Tauro
Former Somerville Mayor Eugene Brune held a book signing at the Culinary Arts Senior Breakfast on Highland Avenue this past Tuesday morning.
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By William Tauro
Over one hundred Somerville seniors enjoyed a fun filled afternoon at the Annual Somerville Councle on Aging Christmas Party that was hosted by the members of the Winter Hill Yacht Club this past Wednesday.
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The Somerville Community Preservation Committee will hold two community meetings in January to gather public input on which project Continue reading Calendar listing: Somerville Community Preservation Act Community Meetings
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston, Ward 3 Alderman Robert McWatters, and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning Continue reading Community Note: Union Square Streetscape Meeting Thursday, Jan. 8
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week.
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News & Notes
Continue reading Connections: A Newsletter from the Somerville Public Schools – December 12, 2014
Thank you to everyone who came to Johnny D’s last night for the 10th Annual Christmas Cavalcade for the Homeless! Thank you especially to Chandler Travis Philaharmonic and the many other musicians who donated their time and talent. There was a great crowd, and wonderful, spirit-filled music for the season.
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Multicultural Day – Wednesday, December 17th – At our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway – from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Learn more Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates
Photos by Rich Foscarota
Our Somerville High School Golf Team Champions photoed with Mayor Joseph Curtatone and the Somerville Board of Alderman up at city hall this past Thursday evening .
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 12, the 346th day of 2014 with 19 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:04 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1787 – Pennsylvania became the second state to ratify the Constitution of the United States of America.
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Go behind the scenes to meet some people who decorate their homes for the Illuminations Tour, learn about Continue reading Somerville Neighborhood News – Dec. 16th edition
Trust now accepting applications for CPA-eligible affordable housing projects and programs, contingent on Board of Aldermen approval
SOMERVILLE – Supporting the City’s Continue reading CITY SEEKS TO GRANT $2.2 MILLION IN CPA FUNDS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT HOUSING AFFORDABILITY IN SOMERVILLE
SOMERVILLE, Ma. – This is a story about a smart and committed local Mom, who has worked five years to create an innovative program to help launch young adults with developmental disabilities after high Continue reading Somerville:Former Wall Street banker leads a quiet revolution in life choices for developmentally disabled adults
With the Orange Line now open at Assembly Row, Bertie recently hopped on and took a trip into the city and back out, turning commuters’ heads, drawing crowds and taking photos with children and adults alike. It just may be the first of several T excursions to see some of Boston’s landmarks.
The Brown School Winter Concert that was scheduled for Tuesday evening was rescheduled due to the heavy rain and flooding yesterday.
The details are:
Brown School Winter Concert
Monday, December 22, 2014
6:30-8:00pm
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A private tree fell on a truck on Gilman Street during Tuesday’s torrential rain storm.
Photos by Mark Lawhorne
By William Tauro
As Pearl Street flooded during Tuesday’s nor’easter rainstorm, the road lifted and sunk!
Under the Medford Street Bridge next to the Target Store vehicles stalled in large puddles then became submerged during Tuesday’s flooding.
The City of Somerville invites all interested community members to join in a discussion and submit feedback on the Recreation Department’s Continue reading Community Note: City to Host Jan. 7 Forum on Recreation Task Force Recommendations
Formal agreement requires funding of community-driven planning process, creation of community benefits agreements,
SOMERVILLE –A community-driven Continue reading UNION SQUARE PLANNING PROCESS, TIMELINE GOALS SET IN MASTER DEVELOPER AGREEMENT
LAS VEGAS—(October 20, 2014) — Celebrate this holiday season at Wynn Las Vegas with TASTE OF WYNN Holiday Events showcasing cocktails, wine tastings, pastry samplings, and small bites from select Wynn and Encore restaurants.
Continue reading Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Festive Events and Must-Haves Gifts for the Holiday Season
December 9th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineClick on link to read December 9th 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
By Neil W. McCabe
Revolutions are funny things. Not funny-ha ha, but funny-strange.
Continue reading New left-of-center majority in Congress bodes ill for gun rights
In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic
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Happy Birthday to the many Villens celebrating their birthdays in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to Sharon Borges Colleran, Ray Zonghetti, Samir Abeilice, Neil W. McCabe, Eva Montibello, Irene Bremis, Cheryl Callahan, Happy 21st Birthday to Frankie Santangelo Jr, Susan Cormier Camble, Happy Birthday to Rosalee’s Zammuto’s man Bobby and Happy 7th Birthday to little Keira!
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Somerville, MA – The Somerville School Committee voted unanimously this evening to offer Mrs. Mary Skipper the Somerville Superintendent of Continue reading School Committee Selects Mrs. Mary Skipper as Somerville Public Schools’ Next Superintendent of Schools
If you are a family member or loved one affected by addiction by offering Hope and support Our support group is anonymous we meet Sunday 6-7 221 Washington Street at The Somerville Police Station Parking is free on Sundays.
Somerville firefighters responded to a house fire at 893 Broadway at 311 a.m. this morning (December 8, 2014). Continue reading Somerville House Fire – 893 Broadway
Pat’s Towing Service 160 McGrath Highway Somerville
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Murray arrest age 34
On December 2, 2014 while assigned to the Somerville Police Department Drug Control Unit this investigator had occasion to conduct a routine narcotic Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Moore arrest age 45
On Tuesday December 2, 2014, I was on duty and assigned to the Assembly Square area as unit A-2. At approximately 5:44PM, Officer Capasso, Officer Canty and I responded to the TJ Maxx store Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Rodriquez arrest age 42
On December 6, 2014, I, Officer Gravin Guillen, was in full uniform assigned to marked unit E-1. At approximately 21:18, I was dispatched to 77 Middlesex Ave,(KMART) for a shoplifter in the lost prevention office. E-3 also was dispatched.
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Brooks arrest age 32
On December 5, 2014 at approximately 3:15 PM, Officer A. Catatao and I (Officer Mark Nevin, #300) were dispatched to Kmart for a shoplifting incident. We arrived within moments of
Pollard arrest age 23
On Monday, December 1, 2014, I was on duty (in full uniform) and assigned to Assembly Row as unit A-2. At approximately 12:00PM, Sgt. Kennelly told me that he was flagged down by witness near the intersection of Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
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GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 08, the 342nd day of 2014 with 23 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 7:00 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1776 – George Washington’s retreating army in the American Revolution crossed the Delaware River from New Jersey to Pennsylvania.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
The Somerville Holiday Inn was the place to be this past Saturday night for the Annual Toys for Local Children Event.
Continue reading Wahlbergs Support Somerville Toys for Local Children Event
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By Rand Wilson, December 7, 2014
Hundreds of Somerville residents have signed letters to Don Briggs, Senior Vice President for Development at Federal Realty Investment Trust, urging FRIT to select a general contractor that would use union labor at Assembly Sq.
By William Tauro
Nancy Busnach, the President of Busnach Associates, Nancy is a goal-oriented, real estate professional with more than 25 years’ experience in facilities/asset management and Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly’s Special Person Of The Week Nancy Busnach
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SUNDAY, December 07, the 341st day of 2014 with 24 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:59 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waning. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 43 B.C.E. – Cicero of Rome was assassinated on the orders of Marcus Antonius.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Top picture: Post 19, Highland Ave
Middle: Robinson St.
Bottom: Christmas lights on City Hall grounds in the rain at night.
It’s That (most wonderful) Time of the Year!
Join Chandler Travis Philharmonic and Friends for a
vaudeville-review-style Christmas celebration with holiday music old, newand with a twist!
Continue reading Christmas Cavalcade at Johnny D’s Thursday, Dec. 11 @ 7:30 pm to benefit Somerville Homeless Coalition
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS SATURDAY, December 06, the 340th day of 2014 with 25 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:58 and sunset is @ 4:11. The The Full Cold Moon exact @ 7:27 AM. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1492 – Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Santo Domingo.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Protesters come out in the thousands to protest Friday evening in Davis Square.
Similar protest occurred in cambridge as well as in other states.
Top photo by Frank Santangelo
By William Tauro
This past Thursday afternoon, Somerville High School students were out on the front lawn of the concourse protesting and exercising their rights.
Continue reading Somerville High School Students Protesting With Hands Up
The Somerville Kiwanis Club recently celebrated at its luncheon meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2014 the accomplishments of one of its veteran members President and CEO of the Winter Hill Bank, Sandra McGoldrick. The Club declared the meeting as “Sandra McGoldrick Red Jacket Day” in recognition of her service to the Somerville Kiwanis Club and the Somerville Community.
Continue reading Somerville Kiwanian Sandra McGoldrick Honored at”Red Jacket Day” Luncheon
Photo by William Tauro
free Holiday movies that will be shown at AMC Assembly Row 12 on December 6th, 13th and 20th:
Assembly Row will be treating families to free big screen showings of The
Continue reading Free Holiday Movies at Assembly Row Somerville
SAVE THE DATE
Some exciting events in the coming weeks:
Multicultural Day – Wednesday, December 17th – At our Cross Street Center located at 165 Broadway – from 10:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Learn more Continue reading Somerville Council on Aging Weekly Press & Organizational Information & Updates
Since when did the concept of peaceful protest turn into a free for all?
As far as I can tell, from my opinionated perch, the premise and promise of protest has always been one where we Continue reading Special Edition:Reality Bites by James Norton
We have some interesting headlines for the latest Somerville Neighborhood News show, a community news production brought to you by the dedicated staff, volunteers and interns at SCATV. We encourage you to please share the news stories with your friends, neighbors and community members. We appreciate your support, below are the SNN headlines.
Continue reading Greetings from Somerville Community Television!
By Bob Katzen
THE HOUSE AND SENATE. There were no roll call votes in the House or Senate last week.
PANEL ISSUES REPORT ON PAY RAISES – The Special Advisory Commission on the Compensation of
Continue reading Beacon Hill Roll Call Volume 39 – Report No. 49 December 5, 2014
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS FRIDAY, December 05, the 339th day of 2014 with 26 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:57 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1766 – James Christie, founder of the famous auctioneers, held his first sale in London.
1776 – The first scholastic fraternity in America, Phi Beta Kappa, was Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By William Tauro
The Somerville Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual “Toys for Local Children” event during its monthly “Business After Hours” event this past Thursday night the Arts at the Armory on Highland Avenue.
Continue reading Somerville Gives at Chamber’s After Hours Toys for Local Children Event
Top photo: L to R: Ward 1 Alderman Matt Mclaughlin, Congressman Michael Capuano and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Neidagang
By William Tauro
This past Thursday night, Ward 5 Alderman Mark Neidagang hosted a fundraising event at Daddy Jones Bar on Medford Street in Somerville.
Continue reading Alderman Mark Neidagang Packs The Room at Fundraising Event
By William Tauro
While visiting the new Assembly Row in Somerville Mass, has your vehicle ever been tagged or towed?
Did ever you feed the parking meters?
Continue reading Tagged, Towed, Patrolled & Plowed, Who’s Paying for It at Assembly Row Somerville?
Photos by Frank Santangelo and Kim Moss
By William Tauro
Hundreds of residents attended the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony this past Thursday evening at the Somerville City Hall /High School Concourse.
Continue reading Somerville Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Monday evening, Dec. 1, at approximately 6 p.m., two men claiming to be representing the Somerville Water Department gained access to a private residence and committed a larceny. While this appears to be an isolated Continue reading Somerville Community Note: Public Safety Information
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all interested residents to a community meeting to discuss next steps for the Continue reading Somerville:Community Note: PHCS Community Meeting Dec. 9
The first is the “K-3 Winter Music Concert” taking place on Wednesday December 17th, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the school cafeteria on the second floor of the JFK school building.
Continue reading Two Concert Dates Coming Up at Somerville Kennedy School
By Bob Katzen, Beacon Hill Roll Call
DEC. 3, 2014 (STATE HOUSE) The State Department of Revenue today announced that sufficient economic growth under the terms of a 2002 law will result in a tax cut for millions of Bay State taxpayers beginning in 2015. The cut will come from a reduction in the income tax rate and long term capital gains tax from 5.2 percent to 5.15 percent effective January 1, 2015.
Continue reading INCOME TAX AND LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS TAX RATES REDUCED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2015
The Argenziano School at Lincoln Park PTA is pleased to announce the Argenziano Craft Fair will take place on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 290 Continue reading Argenziano Craft Fair 12/12
Wednesday, December 10 at 6:00pm at Casey’s Bar on Broadway in Somerville
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It is back to school time for SCATV members of all ages. The Winter session of our media production classes are now available for registration. If you would like to join SCATV as a member, please sign up for an upcoming orientation, online at http://www.scatvsomerville.org/orientation.
By William Tauro
Dom’s Italian Sausage Wizard located down at Assembly Square in Somerville has become a landmark in the city of Somerville for over the past 27 years!
Continue reading Somerville’s Assembly Square Italian Sausage Wizard Landmark
Schedule of School Committee Neighborhood Meetings
Somerville, MA — Members of the Somerville School Committee will hold neighborhood meetings throughout the Continue reading SCHOOL COMMITTEE SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT ON SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS
5-7PM, Thursday, December 4, 2014
Center for the Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue
RSVP with name(s) and affiliation(s) for you and your guest(s) to smackey@somervillechamber.org
Continue reading Please join us at the Chamber’s special holiday Business After Hours
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 7 Alderman Katjana Ballantyne and the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development invite all Continue reading Somerville Community Note: PHCS Community Meeting Dec. 9
With more than 20 years experience in the recreation, planning and administrative fields, Lathan sets sights on improvements, additions to Recreation programming.
Continue reading JILL LATHAN BEGINS HER ROLE AS SOMERVILLE’S NEWEST RECREATION DIRECTOR
Assembly Row’s first major industry tenant bringing 4,500 jobs to new office and retail building;
Curtatone, Capuano, Gottleib & other officials mark start of construction
Continue reading PARTNERS HEALTHCARE BREAKS GROUND IN SOMERVILLE
Somerville NEXUS Fellowship Program first to bring formal systems thinking to the
municipal realm to complement data-based problem solving
SOMERVILLE – Does workplace safety Continue reading Somerville:OPIOID ADDICTION & ESL NEEDS, FIRST SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES CITY WILL EXAMINE VIA GROUND-BREAKING POLICY PROGAM
SOMERVILLE PROGRAM TACKLES WEEKEND HUNGER, ENCOURAGES GIVING
(DECEMBER 2 – SOMERVILLE) The Somerville Backpack Program is raising awareness among Somerville residents Continue reading Somerville Backpack Program Tackles Student Hunger
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS TUESDAY, December 02, the 336th day of 2014 with 29 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:54 and sunset is @ 4:11. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1763 – In Newport, Rhode Island, the Touro Synagogue became the first synagogue in what was to become the United States.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
By Neil W. McCabe
When I saw that Gov. Deval Patrick was on “Meet the Press,” it was a surprise.
Continue reading When will the curtains close on the Patrick farce?
December 2nd 2014 Somerville News Weekly Print Edition OnlineClick link to read this weeks December 2nd 2014 The Somerville News Weekly Print Edition Online
Read who’s this weeks “Village Idiot!”
Many Villens celebrating with birthday parties going on in the Ville this week! Happy Birthday to James Veneziano, Skip Murray, Matthew DiBenedetto, Danielle Connell, Peter Forcellese, John J Alberts, Lee Anderson, Joanne Montalto Keefe, Kathleen Bereznoski, Estee Vered, Peter Anthony, All NeezeEverything, Michelle Almas Sousa and Darlene Pefini
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In this world gone mad, we won’t spank the monkey – the monkey will spank us.
In this weekly culinary column, I will be focusing on one dish – giving the reader a quick history of the dish, the classical preparation of it, and of course, my own spin on the classic
Continue reading Cooking with Jonathan By Jonathan Jolicoeur
Somerville’s Ward 2 Alderman Maryann Heuston is doing a fantastic job in her ward and we hope that her work continues to spread throughout the city!
Continue reading The Somerville News Weekly Special Person of The Week Maryann Heuston
Here’s a good one for the books that just might make your head spin because it certainly made our heads spin for sure!
Continue reading Here’s this Week’s Village Idiot of The Week” Choice and You Decide!
*Programs and broadcast times can change due to event addition or cancellation.
CITY TV 13/22
Wednesday, December 3
9:00am:Partners Building Groundbreaking
9:30am:Aldermen at Work
Continue reading EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS – SOMERVILLE CITY CABLE: City TV (13/22) & Educational Channel 15 (15)
City, District one step closer to addressing challenges of 142-year old high school
Somerville, MA – The Board of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) voted to extend an invitation to the City of Somerville to collaborate on conducting a Feasibility Continue reading MSBA Invites City of Somerville to Collaborate on Somerville High School Feasibility Study
By Dina Caloggero
The St Clement Anchormen capped off their 4-7 season with a Thanksgivings Day win a 29- 16 win over their turkey day rival St Joseph’s Prep of Brookline . Junior Ivan Mertilus (Revere) led the Anchormen to the win with 2 touchdown and finished the season with more than 1,500 rushing yards.
Smith-Lartey arrest age 22
On the above time and date I was assigned to marked unit East 3. While on a high visual directed patrol at the intersection of Highland Ave and Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
Delarosa arrest age 38
On November 29th 2014, I, Detective Kevin Shackelford along with Detectives Ariel Collazo and Detective James Hyde were working plain clothes in an undercover capacity as, Narcotics Detectives.
Continue reading Real Life Somerville Police Stories
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Photo by Mark Haley
Demolition crews began making way this week for the new Greenline Extension Station in Union Sq., Somerville.
By William Tauro
Somerville’s own Casey’s Bar located at 173 Broadway was the recent movie set of the recent filming of the show “Amish Renegade” a few weeks ago!
The show will air on comcast channel 240 in Somerville this Saturday at 10 PM .
Congratulations to Casey’s owners Mike and Fitzy!
The Somerville Kiwanis Club is holding its annual Tri-Club Toys for Tots Luncheon on Thursday, December 18th, 12:00 P.M. at the Mount Vernon Restaurant. The Kiwanis invite members of the Somerville Lions Club and the Somerville Rotary Club to join them.
We appreciate your efforts to get the word out to your members. The US Marines will be in attendance and we ask all attendees to bring a toy.
Best regards,
Tony Ciccariello
President
Somerville Kiwanis Club
GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS MONDAY, December 01, the 335th day of 2014 with 30 to follow. Sunrise in the Boston area is @ 6:53 and sunset is @ 4:12. The moon is waxing. The morning stars are stars are Jupiter, Mercury & Saturn. The evening stars are Mars, Neptune, Uranus & Venus.
ON THIS DAY IN: 1640 – Portugal regained its independence, driving out the Spaniards.
Continue reading GOOD MORNING – TODAY IS by John Dwyer
Happy Wedding Anniversary to the Haleys!
Happy Wedding Anniversary to Kathy and Bob Boudreau!
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Nov. 18, 2014 – Attend the recent meeting about the Vinfen group home and another about Lowell Street speeding, find out how the city and restaurants are coping with the ban on expanded polystyrene containers, learn about a new food server job training program, find out how one Somerville agency is helping people sign up for health insurance and learn about some of the root causes that drive to risk their lives to flee Central America.. These stories and more on Somerville Neighborhood News #27.
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Three pictures for you today.
Christmas Season is upon us.
Top two: Ricky’s Flowers in full season swing.
Bottom: Neighborhood Restaurant welcoming in the season.
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WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED
Depending on how you use our site, we may ask you to share personal information with us. Whether you choose to give us this information is completely up to you, but keep in mind that if you withhold information, you may not be able to use some of our services.
We will ask you for information, including some personal information, when you Make a purchase. When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information.
HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We realize that our customers trust us to protect their personal information. We take that task seriously. We never display your full credit card number once it has been entered. We urge you to protect your own privacy. We recommend that you do not share your password with anyone or share your password in an unsolicited phone call or e-mail.
Unfortunately, despite all of our efforts, there is always a risk that third parties may unlawfully intercept transmissions. This reality is true of all Internet use. As a result, we cannot ensure the security of any information you transmit, and you transmit all information at your own risk.
HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We collect personal information primarily to make our services more rewarding for you to use. We usually use this information for internal purposes, such as studying our customers' preferences. We may also use your information to contact you for account and promotional purposes.
WHO VIEWS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with companies that perform services for us, such as delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mails, processing credit card payments, investigating fraudulent activity, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not disclose your personally identifiable information for other purposes. Some personal information is stored on servers owned by other companies. Only our personel and our websites have the right to access this information. We do not currently sell or license personal information and have no plans to do so. Your personal information will only be used by this site.
At this time, we do not share any personal information with marketing affiliates. It is unlikely that this policy will change in the future. If we do decide to share information with our affiliates, we will post a notice in this Privacy Policy.
MAKING A PURCHASE
When you buy something on this site, you have to supply a billing address, phone number, shipping address, and credit card information. By making a purchase, you become a registered user. You can choose to store information needed to make a purchase, such as your shipping and billing addresses in the My Account — Profile page. Your credit card information is NEVER stored in our databases and is used only for the duration of the purchase transaction. This data is always transmitted securely to the merchant bank and immediately erased from our systems.
CHILDREN UNDER 13
Our site is not designed for children. We do not wish to collect personal information from children under 13. This policy is designed to protect children. Federal law requires us to take special steps to safeguard children's privacy. If you register with us and we discover that you are under 13, we will delete your registration. We will send you a message if we do this. If you are under 13 and want to make a purchase, please ask a parent to place the order for you.
WEBSITE COOKIES
We collect some anonymous information about how you use the site by setting and accessing cookies on your computer. These cookies track information such as how often you visit our web site, what pages you view, and where you go after you leave the site. The cookies track your computer, not you. They are not connected to any personal information about you.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS POLICY
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or the content or practices of our website, you can contact us directly at:
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30 day money back cancellation return policy on yearly subscriptions.
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