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Here's what the bands of Osheaga have to say about things -- both music and non-music related.
We spoke to industry experts to find out.
Coldplay's video for A Sky Full Of Stars is such a terrible video, but it's here for you to judge for yourself.
Including a rare peek into Led Zeppelin's studio.
The five new tracks that you should download immediately.
This week in music: M.I.A. remixes Beyonce and the latest from up-and-comer Vic Mensa.
Plus, a Bob Marley cover, and a new killer Swedish pop track from those crazy Swedes.
The secrets behind the world's biggest music scene.
Five new songs worth knowing about.
Röyksopp & Robyn teamed up and we've got the 90-second teaser. Plus, 4 other tracks you need to know about.
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Plus, Big Boi "takes on" a certain cheesy '80s classic.
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We caught up with Pharrell at the Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles where he let us in on the makings of G I R L.
It's the feel-good song to get you out of your winter rut.
Including a remix of "Drunk in Love" by Diplo (you'll have this on repeat - trust us).
Kendrick's not the only rapper who got robbed at the Grammys. Plus, new Mobb Deep, and a "Drunk in Love" cover.
Ever wonder what Drake sounds like in Spanish? Neither did we, but it turns out that it's dope.
We created our own awards to give to this year's Grammy nominees. Check out the new categories:
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Note: Since Australia and New Zealand are in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons and semesters are reversed. In other words, our spring semester is the first semester of their academic year, which begins in February and ends in November.
Canberra: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
The exchange program with Australian National University in the capital city of Canberra allows UR students to study at the prestigious ANU while their American counterparts study at UR. Australian National University is set apart by its research intensity and offers a wide variety of courses in engineering, natural science, social science and liberal arts subjects.
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Melbourne: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. With more than three million people, it juxtaposes industry with culture, and beautiful countryside with cosmopolitan flair. Students have a choice of either attending the University of Melbourne or La Trobe University. There are outstanding programs in many fields of science, economics, business, communications, the social sciences, and the humanities. As well, the program offers a unique internship program that provides students with the opportunity to experience the Australian workplace. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
Sydney: Fall, Spring, or Full Year
Located at the site of Australia's first European settlement, Sydney is home to a fifth of the Australian population. This program affords you the opportunity to enroll in one of three universities: the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney and Macquarie University. The University of New South Wales features studies in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, fine arts, and economics, among other disciplines. Macquarie University offers a wide range of courses, such as business, health, computing, information technology, earth and planetary geosciences, as well as internships. The University of Sydney has strong options for students in aboriginal studies, arts, architecture, economics, education, social work, engineering, natural resources, and health sciences. Music students have the chance to enroll in the world-renowned Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
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The largest Polynesian city in the world, Auckland has a multi-cultural population of one million. With its dynamic mix of European and Pacific Island influences, Auckland is an international yet distinctly New Zealand city. The IES Auckland program offers students direct enrollment at the University of Auckland. The University is one of the top institutions in the South Pacific. Situated atop a hill, the campus is located a short walk from the heart of cosmopolitan Auckland. Founded in 1883, the University of Auckland offers a wide range of courses in seven main faculties, including architecture, fine arts, business and economics, engineering, law, health sciences, and natural sciences. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
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Christchurch is one of the oldest and most European cities in New Zealand. Located in the heart of the spectacular beauty of the South Island, Christchurch, known as the Garden City, is ideally situated to explore the rugged Southern Alps, the fjords, and the miles of endless coastline. The IES Christchurch program offers direct enrollment at the University of Canterbury, an institution of 12,500 students. The University's modern and well-equipped facilities, libraries and lecture halls are located on a spacious, landscaped campus, within easy reach of the city center and its cultural and recreational opportunities. Offering courses spread across the Faculties of Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Music, and Science, the University of Canterbury offers particularly strong and unique offerings in engineering, ecology, Antarctic studies, astronomy, film studies, zoology, and interdisciplinary studies in diplomacy, international relations and peace studies. Offered through the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES).
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---- — I read that Dinesh D'Souza spoke at Bucknell University. I have never been a fan of his, however his recent books and movie have reached a new low and reflects more on how far this man has fallen rather than reflecting any actual criticisms of the president. There are a good number or progressives and liberals who can articulate specific things about Mr. Obama's presidency that are not to our liking - however that is not what this is all about. This is lurid speculation at the scandal-mongering level. Of course, the article concerning Mr. D'Souza's appearance emphasized the importance of free speech and differing views and there is no one more than me that values free speech.
However this whole free speech issue has been distorted — there are specific types of speech that are not protected and never should be protected - defamation, libel, lies and threats are not protected speech.
There is also another issue here. A group of students known as the White Student Union at Towson University has invited white nationalist Jared Taylor to speak there. Keep in mind that places like Towson University want to maintain a certain level of scholarship. So in the name of so-called "free speech" they are obligated to bring in people who have no credibility or even valid credentials to support a certain view.
We are not talking about this man being barred from a variety of venues and media appearances. What we are talking about is giving a voice to someone who does not reach the standards of scholarship that a given university or organization may have. This silly idea that all views be given voice is nonsensical. There are some views that aren't worth examining on any serious level. I think there has been so much distortion of things by certain parts of the media that we have gotten to the point that people think that anything can be said and should be given a platform. People need to do a bit more thinking on this one for sure.
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Illustrate an Edgar Allan Poe scene, story, or element from "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Black Cat," or "The Raven" that you would expect to see in the world of The Witches of East End. The winning work will be displayed in an episode of the series perhaps as a picture, book illustration, tarot card, or some other fanciful way chosen by the creative team of the show.
Edgar Allan Poe was a master of the mysterious and the macabre. The witches of East End would certainly indulge in the study of the master. Re-familiarize yourself with these three classic Edgar Allan Poe stories and absorb the context for the world of The Witches of East End.


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James 'Jamie' Edward Newcomb III
- Last Updated on 04:47 PM 11/07/13
James "Jamie" Edward Newcomb III, age 51, of Randolph passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Kay Carter Newcomb; a son, James "Jay" E. Newcomb IV; a daughter, Katie Elizabeth Newcomb; his parents, J.E. and Elaine Newcomb Jr.; a sister, Cathy Jo Newcomb Palmer, and husband David.
Mr. Newcomb was a tobacco farmer and worked for a number of years for Lewis Tree Service. He was a lifetime member of Hebron United Methodist Church. He was a devoted groundskeeper for the cemetery and churchyard.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Hebron United Methodist Church with interment received in the church cemetery.
The family received friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Donations may be made to Hebron UMC Cemetery Fund or The Barksdale Cancer Foundation.
Arrangements are by Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville.


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London Fashion Week Spring 2013 Street Style: We spy Taylor Tomasi Hill, Anna Dello Russo, Prada prints and embellished tops on the streets of London
See all the street style photos from London! »
London Fashion Week is already underway and our street style photographer Stefania Yarhi has left New York City just in time to catch up on all the Spring 2013 goings-on across the pond. Meaning: get ready for some pretty stunning street style shots from the streets of London! Right from the pages of our Fall & Winter 2012 trend guide, embellishments were everywhere—from sparkling add-ons to elaborately woven prints, you'll see an array of colourful designs that brought life and vibrance into the bustling streets.
Speaking of vibrance, Taylor Tomasi Hill was spotted behind the camera, taking photos in a feminine floral-print dress from the Erdem Fall 2012 collection. (Our only disappointment? That she didn't do that Erdem dress at Erdem's Spring 2013 showing today.) Her bright red hair in a low bun provided extra class to the overall look. Also noticed on the streets of London: many a Prada print, including the Fall 2012 geometric applique design that we DIYed a few weeks back. Finally, London Fashion Week wouldn't be the same without beautiful hats, and Anna Dello Russo delivered in a playful purple hat that complemented her royal-blue and black ensemble. We'll keep you posted with more great looks from the streets of London throughout the week!
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Is there anything quite as amazing as the beauty of this place in the clarity and light of an autumn day?
Last week, I was sitting at the crest of a sloping lawn in the heart of Magnolia. The sea was a roving sparkle and a rhythmic crescendo of waves. Sails winged the horizon. The lawn grass was a deep, bright green. Yellow asters bowed to low-flying bees. Above all, a flock of monarch butterflies soared into migration. Dragon flies dove and shined and, suddenly, a flock of leaves let go joining the flight of beauty and the moment.
Let us be present in each moment and feel the shine of these days as we proceed into the mysteries ahead.
Today's poem attempts to capture a moment of lives convening in an autumn moment.
The Doe Under The Crabapple Tree
I came upon a doe
under the weighted skirt of misty night
and the loaded crabapple tree.
I'd come to walk off a day of life,the defeats and demands
of trying to be a good person
at home and in the office.
I heard the munching of the apples first,imagined the tart sweet taste
of their rosy smallness.
In the quiet dark,I heard her breathing
and then slowly the parting mist
and adjustment of my eyes
revealed her form of matchless grace.
There was nothing else but her
and a desire to get closer.
I began to speak in soothing tones,"Hello there, beauty, hello..."
She stayed and listened,her head cocked to one side and the other,her long ears quivering with reception.
I was in the presence
of all I wanted to be
in the space we made together,her exquisite beauty almost holy,my clumsy tumbler of compassion.
She let me come close enough to touch
before she turned
to part the night
with arcs of fleeting light
and the guileless part of me.
Ruthanne "Rufus" Collinson is poet laureate for the city of Gloucester.


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Mike Myatt, Contributor
I write about leadership myths, and bust them one-by–one.
Have you ever noticed leaders spend a lot of time talking about talent, only to make the same mistakes over and over again? Few things in business are as costly and disruptive as unexpected talent departures. With all the emphasis on leadership development, I always find it interesting so many companies seem to struggle with being able to retain their top talent. In today's column, I'll share some research, observations, and insights on how to stop the talent door from revolving.
Ask any CEO if they have a process for retaining and developing talent and they'll quickly answer in the affirmative. They immediately launch into a series of soundbites about the quality of their talent initiatives, the number of high-potentials in the nine box, blah, blah, blah. As with most things in the corporate world, there is too much process built upon theory and not nearly enough practice built on experience.
When examining the talent at any organization look at the culture, not the rhetoric – look at the results, not the commentary about potential. Despite some of the delusional perspective in the corner office, when we interview their employees, here's what they tell us:
So, for all those employers who have everything under control, you better start re-evaluating. There is an old saying that goes; "Employees don't quit working for companies, they quit working for their bosses." Regardless of tenure, position, title, etc., employees who voluntarily leave, generally do so out of some type of perceived disconnect with leadership.
Here's the thing – employees who are challenged, engaged, valued, and rewarded (emotionally, intellectually & financially) rarely leave, and more importantly, they perform at very high levels. However if you miss any of these critical areas, it's only a matter of time until they head for the elevator. Following are 10 reasons your talent will leave you – smart leaders don't make these mistakes:
1. You Failed To Unleash Their Passions: Smart companies align employee passions with corporate pursuits. Human nature makes it very difficult to walk away from areas of passion. Fail to understand this and you'll unknowingly be encouraging employees to seek their passions elsewhere.
2. You Failed To Challenge Their Intellect: Smart people don't like to live in a dimly lit world of boredom. If you don't challenge people's minds, they'll leave you for someone/someplace that will.
3. You Failed To Engage Their Creativity: Great talent is wired to improve, enhance, and add value. They are built to change and innovate. They NEED to contribute by putting their fingerprints on design. Smart leaders don't place people in boxes – they free them from boxes. What's the use in having a racehorse if you don't let them run?
WATCH: How Billionaire John Paul DeJoria Keeps His Employees Happy
4. You Failed To Develop Their Skills: Leadership isn't a destination – it's a continuum. No matter how smart or talented a person is, there's always room for growth, development, and continued maturation. If you place restrictions on a person's ability to grow, they'll leave you for someone who won't.
5. You Failed To Give Them A Voice: Talented people have good thoughts, ideas, insights, and observations. If you don't listen to them, I can guarantee you someone else will.
6. You Failed To Care: Sure, people come to work for a paycheck, but that's not the only reason. In fact, many studies show it's not even the most important reason. If you fail to care about people at a human level, at an emotional level, they'll eventually leave you regardless of how much you pay them.
7. You Failed to Lead: Businesses don't fail, products don't fail, projects don't fail, and teams don't fail – leaders fail. The best testament to the value of leadership is what happens in its absence – very little. If you fail to lead, your talent will seek leadership elsewhere.
8. You Failed To Recognize Their Contributions: The best leaders don't take credit – they give it. Failing to recognize the contributions of others is not only arrogant and disingenuous, but it's as also just as good as asking them to leave.
9. You Failed To Increase Their Responsibility: You cannot confine talent – try to do so and you'll either devolve into mediocrity, or force your talent seek more fertile ground. People will gladly accept a huge workload as long as an increase in responsibility comes along with the performance and execution of said workload.
10. You Failed To Keep Your Commitments: Promises made are worthless, but promises kept are invaluable. If you break trust with those you lead you will pay a very steep price. Leaders not accountable to their people, will eventually be held accountable by their people.
If these thoughts resonate with you, I'd encourage you to pick up a copy of my upcoming book Hacking Leadership (Wiley) as I unpack several more thoughts about talent, team building, leadership and culture.
Bottom line, if leaders spent less time trying to retain people, and more time trying to understand them, care for them, invest in them, and lead them well, the retention thing would take care of itself. Thoughts?
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Thank you Mike! Great thread. So true . . . add to the list, the fact that a truely Top Employee tends to threaten leadership, by simply taking pride in performing their own tasks to the best of their ability, add in even a small per cent of initiative, and the Top Employee wil find themselves in a morally, as well as ethically corrupt process, hell bent on removing them from the equation by causing them to "walk" or manufacturing cause. Classically, the situation will continue to perpetuate itself over time . . . becoming more and more destructive to company goals and ambitions, within the backdrop rhetoric alluding to a fair and equitable work place.
Talent is an expendable commodity on today's work environment. A company that truely values the individual with talent and cultivates it is rare. When we stop training our managers/leaders with required reading such as the "Art of War" in school, we may achieve a small start towards a different work culture.
… or: 10 ways to kill a good business by disconnecting Managers from Leadership (70% success guaranteed by actual practice) – No need of external consulting!
Yes! to all of these. They don't apply only to profit-seeking institutions, either. I can relate personal testimony (not here) that some universities have the same 10 problems. In a nutshell, talent either leaves or becomes burnt-out and withered because of the institutions that employ them and their bosses, who will sell them out one way or another to survive in a hostile culture. Paradoxically, some universities at least have begun acquiring anti-intellectual cultures. Increasingly, researchers and scholars are valued more for bringing home the bacon in the form of grants and patents than their intellectual achievement. The private sector, too, is becoming less interested in creativity than narrow metrics of "achievement". In short, institutions and their HR departments (another paradox) can't recognize talent when they are looking it in the face.
Very interesting article! But it seems that the this is the situation in many organizations. For those who are in such situation, have you seen any companies change to the better or is the conclusion that the " talent" just will leave/ has to leave…?
Great article, while there is an ongoing recession, quality performers are still just as hard as ever to come by. In IT we still seem to have no clue on what human Capitol means.
Not on the list but I have found to be just as important is the retention of lousy employees and its effect on good employees. When employees are made to endure unprofessionalism on a daily basis it also sends a message.
Nice read
I like this article. I have seen on numerous occassions where focusing on people and ensuring they are emotionally satisified, the team they are part of do awesome incredible things.
Recruiters' state that employees do not quit their jobs or careers they quit their bosses! This is profound!


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Rebecca Hattaway,Staff Reporter
CLAREMORE, Okla. — Today, Americans celebrate Flag Day, recognizing our nation's flag as a symbol of strength and unity. The American Flag has been a prominent icon throughout our country's history.
The history of the flag and flag etiquette are among the first lessons learned by cadets in the Navy Junior ROTC program at Claremore High School.
"We have an entire chapter in our textbooks dedicated to this subject, which we all take very seriously," said Chief Skip Jasper, USN (Ret), Naval Science Instructor at CHS. "After the history of the flag, Flag Day, we teach our cadets how to raise, take down, and fold the flag. We discuss how the flag of the United States of America is a living symbol that calls to our spirit. It's what represents us, what we stand for, what we feel, what we value. We teach our cadets to view the flag with devotion, that it signifies a people dedicated to liberty, justice and freedom to all."
It was Jan. 1, 1776 that the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution which placed American forces under George Washington's control. On that New Year's Day the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army. Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner.
In May 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she sewed the first American flag.
On June 14, 1777, in order to establish an official flag for the new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act: "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation."
Between 1777 and 1960, Congress passed several acts that changed the shape, design and arrangement of the flag and allowed for additional stars and stripes to be added to reflect the admission of each new state.
Today the flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the original 13 colonies, the stars represent the 50 states of the Union.
The colors of the flag are symbolic as well: red symbolizes hardiness and valor; white symbolizes purity and innocence; and blue represents vigilance, perseverance and justice.
During the course of their studies, the NJROTC cadets learn about the Pledge of Allegiance and the meaning of each word, phrase and sentence.
"We collect flags all year long that are worn, torn or are in such condition that they cannot be flown proudly, and on Veterans Day we have a Flag Retirement Ceremony so we can properly retire these flags in a dignified manner," Jasper said. "We collect over a thousand flags each year."
Flag Day, which is the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777, was officially established by a proclamation from President Woodrow Wilson on May 30, 1916, but it wasn't until Aug. 3, 1949 that President Truman signed at act of Congress designating June 14 each year as National Flag Day.
The idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the flag is believed to have originated in 1885 by a school teacher.
Nineteen-year-old Bernard J. Cigrand arranged for his students in Fredonia, Wis. to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday.' He placed a 10-inch, 38-star flag in a bottle on his desk then assigned essays on the flag and its significance.
This observance was also the beginning of Cigrand's long years of fervent and devoted effort to bring about national recognition and observance of Flag Day.
On June 14, 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned appropriate ceremonies for the children of his school, and his idea of observing Flag Day was later adopted by the State Board of Education of New York. On June 14, 1891, the Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia held a Flag Day celebration, and on June 14 of the following year, the New York Society of the Sons of the Revolution, celebrated Flag Day.
Following the suggestion of Colonel J Granville Leach (at the time historian of the Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution), the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America on April 25, 1893 adopted a resolution requesting the mayor of Philadelphia and all others in authority and all private citizens to display the Flag on June 14. Leach went on to recommend that thereafter the day be known as "Flag Day," and on that day, school children be assembled for appropriate exercises, with each child being given a small Flag.
Two weeks later on May 8, the Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution unanimously endorsed the action of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames. As a result of the resolution, Dr. Edward Brooks, then Superintendent of Public Schools of Philadelphia, directed that Flag Day exercises be held on June 14, 1893 in Independence Square. School children were assembled, each carrying a small Flag, and patriotic songs were sung and addresses delivered.
In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises. On June 14, 1894, under the auspices of this association, the first general public school children's celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.
On Flag Day this year, the NJROTC upperclassmen will be at a leadership academy in Nevada, Mo., followed by a basic leadership camp for the underclassmen.
"There we will have morning formation and greet every day with the national anthem and raise the flag to her glory height so that she may watch over us and guide us," Jasper said. "We teach our cadets how to respect the flag because of the love for country; the customs and traditions which surround the proper display and use of our flag; and when the flag should be flown at half-mast and how to do it properly."
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No need to worry about putting on your best bib and tucker when the Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center and Johnstown Symphony Orchestra's auxiliary put on the feed bag during Howdy, Hoedown!
The fundraiser, which will feature a deluxe Texas barbecue, country dancing and a chance to win a trip to Nashville, Tenn., will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 18 on Third Avenue in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
The street in front of Bottle Works will be transformed into the O.K. Coral for the evening. Guests are invited to wear western attire, but don't look for a shootout.
The street will have a rodeo atmosphere, complete with hay bales and a tractor – and perhaps even some wildlife and ample time for some photo opportunities.
Rosemary Pawlowski, Bottle Works executive director, said the organizing committee tore a page from the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra's music book to conduct a night of western fun.
"In the winter of 2008, the JSO did a concert with the music of movie Westerns, and it was a huge hit with terrific attendance," Pawlowski said.
"The orchestra members got to wear their jeans and boots. Even Maestro (Istvan Jaray) appeared in his string tie."
Aside from the symphony's holiday concert, the Western movie performance filled the hall with the orchestra's best attendance of the year.
The auxiliary's chairpersons are Michael and Monica Kozak of Richland Township. The Kozaks are using their knowledge of Texas to help shape the event.
They returned to their Johns-town roots in April after spending 40 years in Denton, Texas, where they worked at separate universities.
"The howdy is the Texas influence and the hoedown is the bluegrass side," Michael Kozak said.
"We also spent time in Nashville and thought it would be an ideal getaway for the prized trip."
Howdy, Hoedown! will include music by Mountain City Grass, a Blair County-based bluegrass band.
"They fit the bill perfectly and play all over to rave reviews," Pawlowski said.
Band member Tom McCarty of Munster wants people to know that they had better be prepared to tap their toes when Mountain City Grass takes the stage.
"We are anything but high-brow," McCarty said. "We are on the other end of the musical spectrum, but we will cut things up with the old-timey sounds of bluegrass legends like Bill Monroe and the Stanley Brothers."
The group usually performs with six members, but McCarty, a mandolin player, assured partygoers that they will hear lively and entertaining music. Other instruments in the group are a fiddle, bass, banjo and guitars, including a flat-picker.
For the buckaroos who don't know the difference between hay and straw, a flat-picker produces a note-by-note sound rather than chords.
"I won't want to say that this is not dance music, but it is a hoedown, and we are known for playing high-octane music," McCarty said. "We do a lot of improvising, and we never do a song the same way twice."
He said the search is for a caller who can do a few rounds of square dancing.
Joey Dell will prepare a Texas-style barbecue, complete with barbecued spare ribs as the main feature.
Monica Kozak has hosted more than one Texas barbecue while living in the Lone Star State and thinks the menu will delight patrons.
"We will have chili, potato salad, baked beans, Texas toast and, of course, a cobbler for dessert," she said.
It is a sit-down meal with real lemonade for everyone.
"We are trying to locate some full-bodied western beers like Lone Star to serve guests," Monica Kozak said."
Patrons will have to fork over some dough at a cash bar, where cowpokes and cowgirls can bend an elbow.
Those who attend will have the opportunity to win a trip for two to Nashville with accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center by purchasing a chance for $75.
There will be 100 tickets sold.
Reservations for the dinner are $50 per person.
This will be the fourth year for the benefit, which previously featured a Hungarian celebration, a Greek theme and a Hawaiian luau.
Proceeds benefit the Bottle Works and the auxiliary.
"It's going to be one heck of a fun time," Pawlowski said.
"Everybody will be casual, and everybody will be lovin' the music."
What: Howdy, Hoedown! benefit for Bottle Works Ethnic Arts Center and Johnstown Symphony Orchestra auxiliary.
Where: On Third Avenue in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. June 18.
Reservations: $50 per person.
Information: 536-5399.
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- Slower AMD Based Processor
- Lacks FireWire Port
- Lots of Trialware
- AMD Athlon X2 QL-60 Dual Core Mobile Processor
- Three Gigabytes PC2-5300 DDR2 Memory
- 160GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
- 8x DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Burner with LabelFlash
- 15.4" WXGA (1280x800) Wide LCD Display
- ATI Radeon Integrated Graphics
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Guide Review - Toshiba Satellite L305D-S5874 15.4-inch Budget Laptop PC
10/10/08 - Toshiba's Satellite L305D models are based around the AMD line of processors rather than the L305 models that use Intel. In the case of the L305D-S5874, an AMD Athlon X2 QL-60 dual core mobile processor. Now, this processor doesn't have the same level of performance as the Intel Core 2 Duo processors found in many other budget laptops. Still, most people don't really require very much unless they are dealing with digital video or PC gaming. The three gigabytes of DDR2 memory at least let it run the Vista operating system smoothly and without issue.
Speaking of digital video, the Satellite L305D has a very limited set of peripheral ports including no FireWire port at all. This prevents the system from being used to pull digital video from digital camcorders via this popular interface. Many companies are now integrating digital video connectors such as HDMI into their budget systems, but the L305D still uses only the VGA connector.
One nice aspect of the Satellite L305D is the ATI Radeon integrated graphics solution. While this is not the equivalent of a dedicated graphics processor, it is a step above the solutions available from Intel. It does not have the power to really make the Satellite L305D a PC gaming platform, but it is capable of some casual and older PC games that other budget laptops are unable to do.
Consumers should be aware that performance of the Satellite L305D may be a bit sluggish when it is first purchased. This is due to the large amount of trailware that is preloaded onto the computer system. Removing unwanted trial applications will make the system more responsive and a bit more stable.


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McGee's gallery-based art explores the contradiction central to his daily life--reconciling graffiti with an artistic practice--but also addresses the question that the avant-garde has historically asked: How might art and life be reconciled? At once humorous, political, and difficult (especially for those who see private property as an inalienable right), his art underscores the complexities of life in early twenty-first-century America, a country in the midst of wars, a financial crisis, unemployment, class stratification, and the ever-cheerful exhortation to keep consuming. Unwilling to simply reflect existing conditions, McGee's work proposes an alternate reality of political provocation, cooperative survival, and creative exuberance.
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This week, the Department of Environmental Protection warned New Jersey residents that with mating season upon us, deer will become more erratic on New Jersey roads.
"White-tailed deer are on the move and unpredictable during this season," said Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Chanda. "Deer are much more likely to dart into roads without warning at this time of year. Drivers should be extra alert to avoid collisions that could result in injuries and damage to their vehicles."
While the Monmouth County Parks System allows hunting on county ground as a means of controlling the deer population, car accidents involving deer are still high in numbers.
"We are not out there hunting just because we want to, we are really seriously trying to manage the deer population," said Karen Livingstone, Public Information Officer for the Monmouth County Parks System.
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PacketFence Revisited
In our initial PacketFence article in the April 2007 issue of LJ, we introduced the great network access control (NAC) solution that rivals the best ones on the market. On that occasion, we covered ARP-based isolation, which works relatively well for small networks.
Unfortunately, ARP-based isolation can't really scale to many thousands of nodes and is relatively easy to bypass with a simple static ARP table. Thus, we, at Inverse, decided to improve PacketFence by adding a VLAN-based isolation mode. This addition, combined with other enhancements, makes the solution suitable for large-scale networks.
The purpose of PacketFence's VLAN isolation is to assign any device connected to the network to an appropriate VLAN based on its MAC, registration and violation status. A simple scenario would be that every new device belongs to a registration VLAN, a registered and violation-free device belongs to a "normal" VLAN and a device with open violations belongs to an isolation VLAN. If the isolation and registration VLANs are not routed to the "normal" VLAN, PacketFence fully isolates the new device, and any device that violates network policy, from the regular network, efficiently preventing any attack or virus propagation. Of course, real networks are a bit more complicated, and VoIP phones may not end up in the same VLAN as regular computers or servers. But, whatever your network's VLAN design, PacketFence is up to the task.
In order for the VLAN isolation code to work properly, you must use manageable switches. In particular, the switches must provide a means to change a port's VLAN remotely and must be able to send SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) traps to PacketFence. SNMP traps include the switch's IP address; the port number and, depending on the trap type, could include the port status (for example, "up" when a device has been connected and "down" when disconnected); the MAC address of the device (mostly for MAC notification and security violation traps); the number of MACs connected to the switch port and so on.
When a switch sends an SNMP trap to PacketFence, the snmptrapd dæmon receives it and writes it to the log file /usr/local/pf/contrib/log/snmptrapd.log. PacketFence's setVlanOnTrapd dæmon continuously reads this log file and, for every new trap, determines whether it needs to change a port's VLAN. If this is the case, it sends the appropriate SNMP commands to the switch.
A crucial part of VLAN isolation is knowing when a device connects to or disconnects from the network. In early 2006, we started the development of the VLAN isolation code by supporting two very basic SNMP traps: linkup and linkdown traps. The vast majority of switch vendors support these two traps, which made our implementation immediately usable on a wide variety of networking hardware. Unfortunately, simply relying on linkup and linkdown traps has its downsides, from both a performance and a functional perspective, including:
Because a switch needs to see some network traffic on a port to determine the MAC address of the connecting device, linkup traps cannot include any MAC address. PacketFence's setVlanOnTrapd must, therefore, repeatedly query the switch after every linkup trap in order to determine the MAC address of the newly connected device, which introduces some overhead.
Most VoIP phones contain a built-in switch to connect a PC. The switch sends the linkup trap when you connect the phone; when you connect the PC to the phone, the switch won't send a second linkup trap. Therefore, in this deployment scenario, relying solely on linkup and linkdown traps does not provide enough information to setVlanOnTrapd to work correctly.
One possible solution to address these issues is MAC notification traps. Every time a switch learns a MAC address on a port, it sends a "MAC learned" trap that includes the MAC address. And, of course, PacketFence now also supports MAC notification traps.
In addition to assigning an appropriate VLAN to devices when they connect to the network, PacketFence also isolates devices already connected to the network when they violate the network policy. Two different options are available:
PacketFence can briefly disconnect a device from the network by administratively shutting down the switch port and re-opening it soon after. In this case, the switch sends a linkdown, followed by a linkup trap. When PacketFence receives the linkup trap, it determines that the device has an open violation and switches the port to the isolation VLAN. On the computer side, the network adapter notices that the network link went down and automatically renews its IP address—this time in the isolation VLAN. PacketFence's captive portal then informs the user that he or she has been isolated.
Administratively shutting down a switch port can be problematic when using VoIP phones, as doing so might end a call. If PacketFence has access to the isolation VLAN, you don't actually need to shut down the port. Changing the port's VLAN and doing some ARP spoofing generally are sufficient to make the captive portal available to the user.
So far, we've mentioned only the registration and isolation VLANs, but PacketFence uses a third VLAN, the MAC detection VLAN. This VLAN, which is the default one of every port, must not contain access to any DHCP server and could be seen as an "empty" VLAN. It exists to allow the switch to learn the MAC address of a newly connected device before it obtains an answer from a DHCP server.
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By Nicholas K. GeraniosI
The Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash. — Young voters helped pass laws legalizing marijuana in Washington and Colorado, but many still won't be able to light up.
Most universities have codes of conduct banning marijuana use, and they get millions of dollars in funding from the federal government, which still considers pot illegal.
With the money comes a requirement for a drug-free campus, and the threat of expulsion for students using pot in the dorms.
"Everything we've seen is that nothing changes for us," said Darin Watkins, a spokesman for Washington State University in Pullman.
So despite college cultures that include pot-smoking demonstrations each year on April 20, students who want to use marijuana will have to do so off campus.
"The first thing you think of when you think of legalized marijuana is college students smoking it," said Anna Marum, a Washington State senior from Kelso, Wash. "It's ironic that all 21-year-olds in Washington can smoke marijuana except for college students."
Voters in November made Washington and Colorado the first states to allow adults over 21 to possess up to an ounce of marijuana, and exit polling showed both measures had significant support from younger people. Taxes could bring the states, which can set up licensing schemes for pot growers, processors and retail stores, tens or hundreds of millions of dollars a year, financial analysts say.
But the laws are fraught with complications, especially at places like college campuses. At Washington State, students who violate the code face a variety of punishments, up to expulsion, Watkins said. The same is true at the University of Colorado Boulder, where the student code of conduct prohibits possessing, cultivating or consuming illegal drugs.
"If you possess marijuana and are over 21, you still may face discipline under the student code of conduct," University of Colorado police spokesman Ryan Huff said.
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Despite reports that rookie Jimmy Clausen turned heads in his first minicamp and could push Matt Moore for the starting spot in training camp, we hear it's still Moore's job to lose. The Panthers made it clear that Moore would be the starter in 2010 before the draft, but speculation about his status began after Carolina took Clausen in the second round.
While head coach John Fox has not explicitly said the starting spot is open for competition, there is a perception that Fox, in his contract year, would be willing to name Clausen the starter for Week One if the rookie outplayed Moore in the preseason.
The scenario that appears likely to play out is that Moore, who went 4-1 as a starter last season, will open the season as the starter. How long he continues in that role is up to him. As long as he plays well and the Panthers are in the race for a playoff spot, Clausen will be watching from the sideline.
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Few Americans can likely define "sequestration," but since the "fiscal cliff" is over, it's time to update your political vocabulary.
The nation's politicians are seeking to shrink the country's spending, and one place the government wants to cut back is through military spending.
"The cuts scheduled to begin March 1 take a huge bite out of the federal budget, including the military," said a report on WHPTV.com. "Those cuts will take a disproportionally large chunk out of military spending in Pennsylvania."
The state seems to be more hardly hit than others in the country. According to statistics in USAToday, Pennsylvania will be the tenth hardest hit state in the United States.
The Commonwealth is slated to lose 10,414 military jobs with the scheduled cuts. Many of the losses will hurt the National Guard.
"About 96 percent of our budget is federally funded, so sequestration would have a significant impact on our readiness," Major Angela King-Sweigart of Fort Indiantown Gap told WHPTV.
King-Sweigart told PennLive.com that the cuts will have an "impact on our operations and our readiness."
"Everything is contingent and conditional on what Congress does with sequestration," she said.
King-Sweigart said that Fort Indiantown Gap, in Lebanon County, receives about $751 million, or about 96 percent of its annual budget, from the federal government in an interview with PennLive.
Lovingly refered to as "The Gap" by reserves, is a stop on most of the nation's reserve members itinerary. It serves as a pre-deployment stop for training.
"Fort Indiantown Gap is one of the busiest National Guard training sites in the country, training more than 100,000 troops each year," said the Gap's website. "The installation serves as a pre-deployment training site for all branches of our military as they prepare for a variety of operating environments including Iraq, Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Africa as well as preparing for our homeland defense mission. Our commitment to training support excellence is also extended to law enforcement professionals and other government agencies at the federal, state and local levels."
With the lost of 12 to 13 percent of funds, the Gap would lose between $90 million and $98 million for its budget.
WHPTV said that the loss is happening across the country, but not at even levels across all states.
"The plan for now is for the vast majority of the Defense Department's 800,000 civilian workers to be furloughed for one day a week beginning in April, meaning a 20 percent pay reduction," said the site.
The Gap alone is looking at asking employees to take 22 days of furlough each as a starting point to saving funds in the coming year's budget.


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If you still haven't booked that summer vacation yet...be prepared for sky-high airfares.
Higher airfares and still high gasoline prices are driving up the cost of this year's summer vacation.
Travel experts say airlines are intentionally cutting back on capacity and flying fewer planes...making fewer seats available.
And there's another factor...airline mergers...which is leading to less competition on some routes.
Overall nationwide, travel experts say airfares are up on average six to ten percent from last year.


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A community art project that restored a downtown Traverse City park bench recently was unveiled. Blackbird Arts of Traverse City launched the "Benchmark" community art project in 2012 to help support the talent of local artists and connect them with children to create a collaborative learning experience focused on literature, art education and community renewal.
The latest project was arranged through a partnership with ACT-GT (Artists Creating Together-Grand Traverse), formerly Very Special Arts. It brought together Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District teacher Lorraine Laird, her students, Traverse City author Cari Noga and local artist Marcia Borell. Laird's special education class chose Noga's book "Plover Pilgrimage," the story of a 12-year-old boy with autism who has a fascination with birds.
The six-week project engaged the students in hands-on learning, bringing academic learning together with creative expression through the arts. It was guided by local artists, but the students accomplished the design, sanding, priming, stenciling and painting of the park bench. The bench illustrates the spring arrival of the piping plover, who nest on the shores of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
"The project gave the students an opportunity to combine art and literature to create a beautiful piece of art that they are very proud to share with the community," Laird said.
Gaylord area tennis pro Dave Johnson coordinated a day of competitive drills and play at Michaywe in July that drew an enthusiastic crowd of tennis players. The event was followed by refreshments and prize drawings for top winners of the Alpine Regional Tennis Association's raffle.
Shane Cousineau won the first prize of two tickets to the U.S. Open in New York with courtside seating in the USTA Presidential Box. Second prize went to Kathy Passiak. Door prizes were awarded to Erin Rogers, Dave Leonardson and Shane Cousineau.


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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(206) 623-1922
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Mistral Kitchen is available for catering. Please contact our private dining coordinator for more details.
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Mistral Kitchen is available for private events. Please contact our private dining coordinator, for more details.
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Amber Johannson (206) 623-1922
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There are several independently operated pay lots in the neighborhood, we also offer valet parking in the evening. Street parking is available as well.
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Mistral Kitchen is Chef William Belickis' interpretation of a casual restaurant. Offering a la carte menus, with a mix of rustic and state of the art cooking techniques. The cuisine is fresh, with Mediterranean and Japanese influences and the menu changes daily. The wine selection features a range
from rare, world-renowned estates to undiscovered and accessible bottles. Whether it's a snack at happy hour or a luxurious dinner, enjoy gracious hospitality and inspired cuisine like no other.
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Overall this was a great
restaurant with great craft cocktails. The restaurant has a great open feel, with great attention to detail. The owner/chef came out to meet us and was just a really nice guy. Overall the food was very, very good. We had a lot of great small plates, including a delicious rapini dish, and a great presentation of oysters. we also had the tuna crudo, which was a little bland. The chicken as a main course, which is prepared sous-vide. We normally wouldn't order chicken when dining out, but our waitress told us it was the best chicken she had ever had, and I have to agree! Perfectly tender, but they also take it out and fire it in a wood burning oven to get a perfect crisp. Overall we really enjoyed the restaurant."
Dined on 7/18/2014
Some of the best food I have had
in Seattle - interesting, beautifully presented and every bite a delight. The chef/owner is welcoming and sitting at the counter looking into the kitchen was fascinating. I didn't lick the plate but was tempted! The Hamachi crudo fabulous and the Manilla clams, especially the broth, were incredible. Eat here!"
Dined on 7/11/2014
So my wife did not like her artic
char. She doesn't like so much. I do and thought my tastes were great! My steak was initially way beyond MR. THEY re-did and gave us dessert. The peppers and kale, etc really made special. Salads and clams hit the spot. Seemed they were sparing salt though. Our server was great. Once all the construction is done around, it will be a great urban stop."
Dined on 6/28/2014
A unique melding of food artistry
and comforting accessible flavor and mouth appeal. Not fussy, but elegant and sophisticated."
Dined on 6/19/2014
very cool ambiance; had a big
group, they handled us well poor service - didn't explain any of the cheese or charcuterie, breads weren't "great" with the cheeses / meats out of the featured drink at 7pm??? was also out of wines we chose? pretty disappointed based on what i read prior to my arrival food was good, not great chorizo was a slam dunk, would order again"
Dined on 6/17/2014
The food is definitely very good;
fresh ingredients prepared with skill. But there's nothing we encountered that was truly exceptional, and exceptional is the game I think Mistral is trying to win. Ambiance is fair; the main room is noisy but the back room (where we were sat) feels like the spare room. Service is very uneven. Our waiter took forever to bring drinks - which she got wrong. She was of little help with the menu and pretty much left us on our own for the whole evening. Her support staff (runners, etc) were all very attentive though. For a $100+ per-person ticket Mistral falls far short of their competitors."
Dined on 6/11/2014
There was a relaxed vibe, but the
restaurant was fairly empty on a Monday at noon, so we expected less lag time between courses. Twice we looked around wondering what the hold up was. The food was good - each of our meals was quite tasty (we ordered the braised shortribs, the margherita pizza, the chorizo on lentils, and the half-chicken). All solid, well prepared and on the "foody" side with bright sauses painted on the plates, and non-standard grains like quinoa accompanying the main dish. The desserts were stand out: caramel banana creme and jalapeno strawberry shortcake."
Dined on 6/9/2014
The food was outstanding. The
staff was exceptional in their knowledge and ability to discuss the food. Our order was taken, then the staff kind of disappeared for quite a while. Until the food was prepared, and served, they were not very attentive. Once the food was delivered, the staff were far more attentive. The meals at our table, the duck, the Arctic char, chicken, and pork loin were outstanding. The accompanying vegetables were excellent. The decor reminds me of early garage/welding shop. A fairly high noise level once the place filled up. It was a bit warm also. I understand this is probably by design, and appeals to a younger, trendier crowd. However, the food and presentation were fabulous. Outstanding chef. "
Dined on 6/5/2014
The menu is usually enticing, but
the four of us were all over the menu with favorites to share (and hoard), so the food and wine just kept coming! The arugula salad had fluffy barata, the clams were devoured as well as the fresh oysters. With the red wine, three of us had red meat. The local ranch lamb, was done to a rich flavor, I had the literal, "fall off the bone" veal shank, and bites of the artic char melted in the mouth. The veggies on plates were local and flavorful additions. All was followed with desserts and cheese and then we realized it had been several hours of an eat-a-thon, so we bid farewell to the incredible team of servers, and can't wait for the next time."
Dined on 5/17/2014
I made reservations for the
jewelry box for my mom and I. No one notified me that it wasn't open for lunch. This was for a special occasion, which ended up not being as special. The hostess wasn't very empathetic but our waiter was nice. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
Varied and diverse, though not as
hyper-local as I would have expected from a restaurant with a daily menu (Hudson Valley foie gras?). Excellent flavors in both the appetizers and entrees, it's hard not to be pleased with the chef here. I felt like the food could have come faster, but it didn't affect the meal in any way. Entrees should have been more substantial; I didn't feel cheated, but at their price point and given the comparable options in Seattle, a larger portion would be in order. I would come back and I would recommend it to others, but with the recommendation that they not come a) in a hurry or b) starving. "
Dined on 5/4/2014
Great spot for brunch, service was
exceptional and food was also good"
Dined on 4/20/2014
Went there for lunch and ordered a
short rib and it was pure fat. I politely asked if I could trade it for something else and she said no I don't think so rudely. I said ok well I can't eat this and she came back and said she could. The overall experience was horrible. She made me feel so uncomfortable. I was so polite to her and couldn't figure why she was treating me this way. I had been here in the past for dinner and had a excellent time. I was so excited to come back, I brought 5 guest. It was a huge bummer. My soup and dessert was very good I think they have a wonderful chef but I can never go back after the way I was treated."
Dined on 4/16/2014
First time here for restaurant
week. A very enjoyable experience. Thank you."
Dined on 4/14/2014
in a fabulously designed eatery.
What is so wonderful, is a chef and his staff who truly care and put so much joy and love into their offerings! It's just as good, as it was in Belltown but expanded!"
Dined on 4/9/2014
I had special requests. The server
and the kitchen went overboard to make my lunch fabulous. Thank you"
Dined on 4/7/2014
Great food! Interesting and
delicious combinations. Artistic presentations. Perfect sized portions. Really terrific service. Everyone was genuinely friendly. Must return to try more menu items."
Dined on 4/6/2014
There were four of us who went for
dinner and drinks. None of us enjoyed the drinks from the drink menu, they were all a little odd/off but perhaps we just weren't in the mood for the herbal/floral notes. They had a good wine list so we moved to that and were pleased. The small plates and oysters were very, very good. Large plates were enjoyable too - however we found it odd that each of ordered a different dish and they all looked very much the same. Same shape and cut. We had the lamb, duck, short ribs and pork tenderloin. The lamb was the stand out dish - really wonderful."
Dined on 3/13/2014
My girlfriends and I met at
Mistral for lunch to celebrate March birthdays. We ordered from the three-course fixed price menu and had outstanding food, served in perfectly proportioned sizes for lunch. The service was excellent and the chef even sent over an extra dessert since one of the members of our party had opted for two starters off the menu rather than a starter and main. It was a welcome gesture representative of the great level of service at Mistral. We all agreed that it was one if the best birthday lunches our group has ever shared together--and we've been meeting three times a year for 15 years in Seattle!!!"
Dined on 3/11/2014
We've been dining at Mistral for
years and have always had wonderful and memorable experiences. The menu is creative, short and absolutely delicious. Service is attentive and knowledgeable, but not all over you so you have a chance to enjoy your friend's company. Our server recommended a beautiful bottle of French wine. Stopping by for a cocktail, happy hour or dessert are also fun. Especially if you sit up at the bar so you can see the cooks/chefs at work in their beautiful kitchen."
Dined on 3/7/2014
I have enjoyed the more formal
version of Mistral many times, but this was my first time to have dinner in the more casual area. I took a special friend and expected a special evening. The service was less than attentive. I had to ask 3 times for the glass of wine that we had ordered to have with our appetizers. It also took close to 15 minutes to find someone to bring our check. The short rib that I ordered was good, but not exceptional like the other things that I have had there."
Dined on 3/1/2014
I've been here a number of times
and it's always good food and service. The problem is it's not stellar... but the prices are in the super-premium range. So I don't go there unless I MUST dine in that neighborhood and Farestart, Barolo, and everything from Tom Douglas is closed... or someone else is paying. :)"
Dined on 2/20/2014
Love love love the menu. Amazing
food with high quality fresh seasonal ingredients; creative menu and especially enjoy the chef's counter."
Dined on 2/17/2014
Food wasn't impressive for the
price and if you're wanting a nice intimate restaurant, this isn't the place. The tables were crammed close together and I could basically hear people at the table next to me chew their food. I won't be coming back."
Dined on 2/15/2014
This was a last minute Valentine's
day selection. I originally intended to go someplace else but could get a reservation. Mistral Kitchen did not disappoint. Finding street parking wasn't hard. Hostess and servers were friendly and attentive. The food was out of this world. I got the lamb loin which was cooked perfectly. It came with a beet risotto that was a taste bud orgasm. My date got the duck breast which was also fantastic. The drinks were a little too strong for our taste. They smelled great and were creative, but tasted like medicine. Dessert was also amazing. The dark chocolate cake with poached pears and creme fraiche ice cream was amazing and so was the walnut cake with chai ice cream and poached apples. Would go back in a second"
Dined on 2/14/2014
The meal was very enjoyable both
with the level of service and the customizing of our needs. My wife requires a low salt diet and her entree was cured in salt. After serving and realizing that this was not suitable, the kitchen promptly replaced with asubstitute choice. All the service staff were pleasant and accommodating. Although that evening the menu seems slightly limited in choices, the food was very tasty."
Dined on 2/12/2014
Artistic genius from the vibe of
the interior to the crescendo from wine to apps to entree. Best Risotto dish ever. Foie gras was devastatingly incredible. So good you have to arrest all eating to sit back and just think about it. Oysters on half shell missed the mark. Pre seasoned with a few different juices including pomegranate seeds but tasted bland--we all agreed up front not to add anything to them but the 4 of us conceded that tapatillo was at least needed to make them better. Moscow mules in beautiful copper cups were amazing."
Dined on 2/7/2014
it was nye, and i thot that the
food and service would be great. actually both were subpar. it was a great location and ambience for the night--but for the $$ the food really could have been much better and the service definately should have been better."
Dined on 12/31/2013
The daily locally sourced and very
inspired preparation of every dish makes Mistral exciting every time we go. The professional wait staff is very tuned in to various needs. Tables by front door are still tough with wind gusts, and overhead blowers make it hard to feel cozy. All in all -always glad we have had a fabulous dinner there, and rave about the interesting food preparations!"
Dined on 12/28/2013
From cocktails and appetizers to
dessert at the end. Two lamb, one fish, one duck entrée - all fabulous. Split the seared foi gras which will delight you (but too rich for one person to eat)."
Dined on 12/14/2013
The dinner was just amazing and
the chef was very accomodating to a challenging vegetarian. By far the best meal I had on my trip to Seattle. Every aspect from service, to quality of the food and the wine pairing was perfect."
Dined on 12/13/2013
Food was very good but didn't live
up to reputation. Charcuterie appetizer and pork loin entree were excellent. Steak, lamb and chorizo entrees were nothing special. Selection of wines by the glass was quite limited. Biggest issue was ambiance / noise level. It was not a busy night but we were seated at a table in the lounge area and told the quieter tables in back were not available. ( it was empty all night so I have to assume they wanted to concentrate the patrons in one area to make coverage easier for the servers.). We were one of only 4 occupied tables but one party was very boisterous and the music was turned up too loud. We were eager to leave by the time we finished our entrees."
Dined on 11/27/2013
Great asonal; menu and use of
ingredients. Current and delightful cocktails. Cozy and welcome atmosphere with very helpful, attnetive, and polite service. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 11/24/2013
This is was our first visit. We
went early on a Sunday night. We outnumnbered the staff. The food is truly great. The service I found slow and off considering the few people. The staff spent most of its time in a wine tasting at the end of the bar. My wife and I were dry several times and had to ask to get refills. The server put in the wrong salad and delivered it. My wife did not send it back because she said it was one of the best salads she has ever had. The server, to his great credit, admitted he put in the wrong salad and did not charge us. We will give it another try another day."
Dined on 11/24/2013
Overall, I would give our
experience a C+. Seared foie gras, arugula/burata salad, and chorizo appetizer were above average. However, it took twice as long as it should have to receive this food. We sat at the bar and were served by an aloof bartender. Not to mention the time it took to get our entrees, short ribs and lamb loin, which both fell flat on flavor. Wines by the glass list is hugely lacking, and the bottle list is top heavy with mostly expensive options. Big disappointment. Won't go back. Wouldn't recommend Mistral."
Dined on 11/23/2013
The food was perfect, the
waitstaff attentive, the space is interesting, perhaps a bit on the cold side with hard surfaces and concrete floors but nice. We were there on a sunday night and there weren't many other diners to no way to test the true noise level of the place, could be loud. It's in a bit of a strange location and we drove by it a couple of times. Will definitely go again. Loved it."
Dined on 11/10/2013
Enjoyed the well prepared, top
notch food, the service was fair. Our server was committed to selling food and getting us to say we were pleased. When asked if the charcuterie plate was enough to share, the answer was a big smile and "Whatever you'd like to be." Huh? By chance, my husband caught the ear of another server, who took the initiative to suggest changing our appetizer order to 2 half orders so we could sample both the cheese and charcuterie plates. This customer oriented act absolutely saved the evening. My duck main course was excellent. Our server steered my husband to the steak (the most expensive dinner) which he found oddly flavored and prepared."
Dined on 11/8/2013
Mistral Kitchen was much more
casual than I expected. There were a lot of families and kids eating there. The maine sea scallop and the seared foie gras were the best dishes we had."
Dined on 10/26/2013
Food was delicious: arugula/fig
salad, cauliflower gratin, chicken and rib-eye steak. Great wine and cocktails Terrific service"
Dined on 10/26/2013
It took 25 minutes for our first
course to arrive, and another 30 minutes after our first course was cleared for the main course to arrive. The restaurant was slow at the time and had open tables. It may have been one of those unfortunate random bad luck tables that some restaurants sometimes have, but honestly the food was served cold, lacked a balance of flavors, and was not enticing enough to encourage me to try it again: especially when the dishes were so small for the price. If you are going to charge for small amounts of food, it's with the understanding that it will melt in your mouth. Not so here."
Dined on 10/22/2013
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For Immediate Release
Borich Clinches 2009 Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series Championship at Moose Racing Yadkin Valley Stomp
McGill and Defending Champion Ballance on Podium
Ballance presented Borich with his new number one plate on the podium.
"It's time to pass the plate," said Annoucer Rodney Tomblin on the podium.
"When I started racing, I started out just having fun in the B
class," Borich said. "Ballance is a tough competitor. I've been behind
him for years and I finally did it. It was a real tight tack out there
and I got into seventh place. I didn't know what to do so I just waited
for someone to make a mistake."
"When I hooked up with Borich I thought, 'Man, I really want to
win, but he has the championship if he does,'" said McGill. "I'm really
happy for him. The bike worked really good and I'm definitely ready for
the next race."
Ballance handed Borich his new number one plate and congratulated
Borich for his win. Ballance has won the championship the past nine
years although Borich has tried to unseat him for the past few years.
"He's been the number two guy for years," Ballance said. "He rode
great. We'll see what holds for next year. I need to think it over a
little bit and see if we will go through it again to see if can go out
on top."
Kiser, who started in third and fell to sixth was able to move up to
finish in fourth followed by Sommers in fifth. Yamaha's Donnie Ockerman
finished in sixth in front of teammate John Gallagher and Jarrod
McClure. Warnert Can-Am's Chris Bithell and Ryan Lane round out the top
ten in ninth and tenth places, respectively.
In XC2 Pro-Am, FRE KTM's Josh Kirkland was able stop Brian Wolf's
win streak. Wolf came in second, followed by Parker Jones in third.
"The race went pretty well," Ki
Jones started the race in first, taking home the $100 Rekluse XC2
ATV Holeshot Award. The three riders battled with Walker Fowler, in his
debut race in the XC2 class until Fowler had mechanical issues. Fowler
would end up finishing 17th.
Top Amateur Award went to College A class rider Zachary Strong.
In the morning race, FRE KTM's Angel Atwell was also able to tie up
the women's championship by taking second place behind her niece,
Kristen Atwell, who took home the GT Thunder Amateur Overall Award.
Yamaha's Traci Cecco took third.
"It feels awesome," Kristen said. "After having some disappointing ra
Tomblin remarked on the 'changing of the guards,' on the podium, as
Cecco, a 7-time national championship congratulated Atwell on the
"This women's class is tough," Cecco said. "I'm happy to be a part
of it. I remember winning my first championship. It's an amazing
"I've been working for this for nine years," said Atwell. "It hasn't
sunk in yet, but give me a bit and it will. I'm glad to have the team I
have to help get this."
Racing continues tomorrow with bikes. Next up for the series is the ITP Power Line Park, October 3-4 in St. Clair
XC1 Finish
1.Chris Borich (SUZ)
2. Adam McGill (KTM)
3. Bill Ballance (YAM)
4. Taylor Kiser (YAM)
5. Brandon Sommers (YAM)
6. Donald Ockerman (YAM)
7. Johnny Gallagher (YAM)
8. Jarrod McClure (YAM)
9. Chris Bithell (CAN)
10. Ryan Lane (HON)
XC1 Point Standings
1. Chris Borich (282/8 wins) 2.Taylor Kiser (217/1 win) 3.Adam
McGill (201) 4.Bill Ballance (196/1 win) 5. Brandon Sommer (188)
6.Bryan Cook (170/1 win) 7.Donald Ockerman (149) 8.Jarrod McClure (135)
9. Duane Johnson (132) 10. Johnny Gallagher (109)
XC2 Finish
1.Joshua Kirkland
2. Brian Wolf
3. Parker Jones
4. Dustin Canipe
5. Gabe Phillips
6. Blake Kramer
7. Kevin Yoho
8. Mark Notman
9. Scottie Rich
10. Eric Wilezek
XC2 Point Standings
1.Brian Wolf (301/7 wins) 2.Josh Kirkland (288/4 wins) 3. Eric
Hoyland (173) 4.Parker Jones (163) 5.Gabe Phillips (128) 6.Rob Hertz
(125) 7.Kevin Yoho (118) 8. Dustin Canipe (115) 9.Scottie Rich (105)
10. Blake Kramer (101)
About GNCC RacingThe Can-Am Grand National
Cross Country Series is America's premier off-road racing series.
Founded in 1973, the 13-round championship is produced exclusively by
Racer Productions. Cross country racing is one of the most physically
demanding sports in the world. The grueling three-hour GNCC races lead
as many as 1,800 riders through tracks ranging in length from eight to
12 miles, competing for more than $3 million in prizes. With varied
terrain, including hills, woods, mud, dirt, rocks and motocross
sections, GNCC events are tests of both survival and speed. For more
information, please visit www.gnccracing.com.
About Racer ProductionsA West Virginia-based
motorcycle and ATV event production company, Racer Productions has been
a leader in the off-road racing industry for more than 30 years. It's
repertoire of facilities and events includes the 13-round Can-Am Grand
National Cross Country Series, since 1973; professional and amateur
national events at High Point Raceway in Mount Morris, Pennsylvania,
since 1977; and professional and amateur ATV events at Loretta Lynn's
Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. For more information, please visit
ATV Action