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borrowed stole my folks' old Pentax K1000 35mm camera. I've snapped three rolls of film so far this year, two Fuji 400 and one Kodak 200.
I know it's sort of becoming a cliché, but there really is something wonderful about shooting film. Not knowing exactly what you just shot, having to wait for the development (a whole hour, heaven forbid), seeing the photos first as prints in your hands.
Analog, man. The imperfection is key.
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[Top to bottom: Derik at Yesterdog, Fuji 400 // Sara, Fuji 400 // Kevin, Fuji 400 // Annie at One Stop Coney, Kodak 200 // Craig playing with fire, Fuji 400 // Batman cuddles, Fuji 400]
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This is our cozy space! The place for reading, crafting, record playing, etc. Hoping it doesn't get too warm and cozy come summer-time, but we'll see.
The rug belonged to my grandpa. I think it really helps make the space feel comfy. If it was just hard, painted wood throughout, it would be less appealing.
We tried getting each of our three couches up the curvy stairs, but none of them would fit. (and by we, I mean Derik and Kevin when they helped me move.) I found the floral loveseat on craigslist and bought it from a super nice lady in a super nice house for super cheap. Plus, it's actually two pieces, so it fit up the stairs. Hooray!
Finally pared my book collection down to one bookshelf, with a bit of space to spare. Pretty proud of that.
The clock was my grandpa's desk clock.
My picnic basket is getting pretty full of LPs. Going to have to find more storage soon.
This space also leads out onto our roof, which has a fantastic view of downtown.
There you have it. That's our new living space. Hope you enjoyed the tour!
Part 1: My Bedroom
Part 2: Living Room
Part 3: Dining Room
Part 4: Kitchen
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More natural light! It's nice and bright ALL day long.
Vintage metal "Meteor Coffee" sign.
Black and gold State of Michigan tray.
Gnomey salt n pepper shakers.
Red non-vintage clock. (It's from Target. shhh!)
Rainbow measuring utensils from Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Old-school trivets for spoons n stuff.
The only problem we've encountered is that there is no ventilation. Almost every time we cook, we set off the fire alarm mounted 10ft up in the hallway and the whole house smells like bacon!
But I do really like our kitchen. I just haven't had a whole lot of time to spend in here. I need to get some real ingredients soon and cook some stuff up.
Up next: Part 5: Attic
Part 1: My Bedroom
Part 2: Living Room
Part 3: Dining Room
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We actually have a table and four chairs! We can actually have a sit down meal if we want to! Our landlord found some old floral curtains and asked if we wanted them. The pattern is really great, so we're hoping to use the fabric to re-cover the chairs at some point.
The Bar: I didn't include the full photo, but we've got an armoire full of dishes and table linens that's topped off with a bar on top. Pictured is a little vintage mixer set that Sam and Laura gave me.
A set of cheery yellow tea cups that I got from a vintage seller downtown (if I could remember her name, I would link it).
Window ledge friends: Abby's girl and boy figurines and my floral ducks.
(I also forgot to take a photo of the pair of owls hanging up on the opposite side of the room. whoops! They're cute.)
Up next: Part 4: Kitchen
Part 1: My Bedroom
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The size: uh, it's huge. It feels spacious with three couches in there.
Natural light! There's so much of it!
Painting on the wall: I forgot to get a close up, but it's an old-timey man riding a bicycle. Abby said it's been in her parents' house since she can remember. Moustache, ho!
Invisible Double Shelf: Abby got this fun thing from Urban Outfitters. Sadly, I hung it a little high, especially for a room in which you usually sit, but oh well. (I'm almost 6ft tall, gimme a break, sometimes I misjudge.)
Book Clock: A gift from my friend Tyler. He made it himself!
Mantle Pieces: Abby's mini terrarium, vintage clock, and owl bank. Abby collects owly things, which I think is pretty fun. As long as she doesn't mind me quoting Twin Peaks all the time.
More lilacs!
and Batman: 'nuff said.
It took about a month, but Abby and I have finally settled into our new place. It's about four blocks from my work, right on the edge of downtown Grand Rapids, and still within walking/biking distance of my favorite Eastown spots.
There are a few projects we still want to do around the apartment, but last weekend I finally decided it was just time to take some photos. It was a lovely sunny day, I had just finished a cleaning marathon, and the lilac bush outside our house was blooming!
So in part one, I'll show you around my bedroom.
Items of note:
Bedspread: My mom just bought a new sewing machine and has been looking for projects. She made me this blanket from a floral sheet I bought on Etsy and a super-soft pink sheet from my sister-in-law.
White Shelves: A silhouette made of me when I was three years old, and freshly cut lilacs.
My new bike! I had a really old bike of my dad's that was just too heavy to lug up and down the stairs. Found this little salmon-colored number on Craigslist. It's called a Sundance Sparkler and was part of a promotion by Hi-C in the 80s.
Organizing cubes! I find it much easier to utilize all of my clothes when I can see them.
Floral box: A wooden box that belonged to my grandmother.
My budgeting jars: Managing my money is much easier for me when I have visuals. So I keep my cash in jars with a corresponding photo on each jar.
Sam Elliott: Do I really need to explain this? I don't think so.
Floral bowl: Found this matchy-matchy metal bowl at an antique store a couple weeks ago. Now it holds my laundry quarters.


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The crafting of magic items is an expensive endeavor. For those unwilling or unable to devote the resources to crafting magic items, alchemy provides a powerful alternative. A ranger might use alchemy to craft a poultice that aids an ally's healing. A rogue can create an alchemical chalk to destroy a lock beyond the limits of his Thievery skill. A cleric can use alchemy to make his or her weapons more potent against insubstantial creatures.
Magic is unnecessary to create alchemical items, but arcane ingredients are required. These items are rare and expensive, so alchemists commonly have adventuring backgrounds.
Applying an alchemical substance or administering an alchemical item is a standard action. Imbibing an alchemical substance or drawing an alchemical item out of your pack is a minor action.
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The former first lady, 88, said, "There's no question in my mind that Jeb is the best-qualified person to run for president, but I hope he won't. ... There are other families. I refuse to accept that this great country isn't raising other wonderful people."
She said if Jeb Bush ran he would "get all my enemies, all his brother's." Bush, the former governor of Florida, is considered a possible Republican presidential candidate in 2016. His father, George H.W. Bush, and his brother, George W. Bush, have both served as president. Both the father and the brother have urged Jeb to run, friends say.
[READ: Karl Rove Can Name Every Serious 2016 GOP Contender, Geographically]
This isn't the first time Mrs. Bush has expressed the hope that her son won't run for president. Last April, she told NBC, "There are other people out there that are very well qualified, and we've had enough Bushes."
Her C-SPAN interview is to air Monday as part of the cable channel's series on first ladies.
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Washington D.C.'s Department of Mental Health announced today that it will be privatizing its mental health centers in 2009:
As WJLA reported last night, and DCist noted this morning, the D.C. Department of Mental Health wants to shutter its mental health centers and replace them with privately-run facilities.
City Desk reached DMH this afternoon for comment.
"We're doing it," says Director Stephen T. Baron. "But we're not doing it until '09." This should not shock anyone who either a) works at DMH or b) follows DMH closely. The department had been pushed to assess its mental health centers for a while. This past summer, it hired KPMG to study whether the centers should go private. The departmental back story is referenced in a report released earlier this month.
The conclusion of the study, Baron says is simple: If DMH privatizes its centers, it will save a lot of money and have a chance to increase the number of residents it helps. The department would save between $11 and $14 million.
The savings would come from an obvious source. "I think frankly it comes down to labor costs and the benefits," says Phyllis Jones, DMH's spokesperson. "The private providers tend to have cheaper labor costs."
The private providers already cover 60 percent of the city's outpatient care. Think Green Door. Think Community Connections. Baron says his department may begin transitioning residents from its centers to the private facilities in the coming months. A transition plan must be completed by the end of the year with full implementation to be completed by next fall.
Full article here.
Government-run mental health facilities are facing some tremendous challenges these days, and the successes with four privatized psychiatric hospitals in Florida are probably the most visible example of how policymakers are turning to the private sector to improve (sometimes even rescue) care and services provided to psychiatric patients.
Let's look at Georgia, for example, where the Department of Human Resources recently announced that it would be privatizing one state-run psychiatric hospital in a consolidation move, and opened the door to privatizing more facilities down the road. Cost savings are one driver, but the impetus to explore privatization comes from a far more important issue—service quality under state operation has literally deteriorated to the point that lives are at stake:
Georgia's mental health system has been the focus of increasing scrutiny since January 2007, when The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that 115 psychiatric hospital patients had died from neglect, abuse or poor medical care since 2002. During 2007, the newspaper reported, as many as 21 more patients died under suspicious circumstances. The newspaper also reported that authorities had confirmed almost 200 cases of patient abuse from 2002 to 2007.
The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation of all seven state hospitals in response to the Journal-Constitution's articles. In a letter to Perdue in May after inspecting Georgia Regional in Atlanta, the department said an "unabated" failure to correct dangerous conditions had caused preventable deaths to multiply and left patients vulnerable to sexual assaults and other attacks. Medical and nursing care, federal investigators said, "substantially depart from generally accepted professional standards."
The state wrote the Justice Department in July, soliciting offers to settle the case and detailing actions it already had taken to improve the hospitals, Russ Willard, a spokesman for Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker, said Wednesday.
Read more for yourself in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's commendable ongoing, multi-part coverage of the appalling conditions in Georgia's mental hospitals, entitled, "A Hidden Shame."
This should dispel any notion whatsoever that providing care to psychiatric patients is somehow an "inherently governmental" function so delicate that it demands the creation and preservation of government monopolies to fulfill it. That system has broken down completely in Georgia, and they're not alone; similar investigations are ongoing in Illinois and other states right now. Experienced private companies and nonprofits can bring their resources to bear to turn things around quickly and improve patient living standards and quality of care—not to mention accountability, which can be woefully lacking in government operation. This is the central lesson we've learned from Florida:
No state has moved more aggressively to privatize mental health services than Florida. In the past decade, it has hired private operators for five facilities, both massive state psychiatric hospitals and specialized treatment programs for sex offenders and other criminal defendants diagnosed with mental illness.
Four years in, a Florida consumer advocacy group concluded that the facilities had improved under private management. Waiting lists for patient admissions were eliminated, the group found, and the average patient stay decreased from eight years to less than one year. In addition, fewer patients were placed in seclusion and restraints to control their behavior.
At the privately run facilities, a state report said, the average cost per patient was about 7 percent lower than at the remaining state-run hospitals.
Reason Foundation has a new study underway that will explore state psychiatric hospital privatization in much further detail, with a specific focus on Florida and its successful implementation. Given the abysmal conditions in many of the state-run facilities and increasing federal watchdog intervention, there is likely to be rapidly increasing interest in how privatization can improve psychiatric facilities, control costs, and dramatically improve programming and patient care.
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Police say they are seeing an alarming spike in motorcycle thefts in Wichita. Experts say there are some precautions you can take to keep from becoming a victim.
Since the first of the year, Wichita police say they've taken 53 reports of stolen motorcycles. The thefts escalated in June when police saw 18 thefts just that month.
Ross Reed owns Mid America Power Sports. He hears about stolen motorcycles from customers all the time, but even he was surprised by the number of recent thefts.
"To see those numbers for June... that's a large number," said Reed. "That's disheartening, especially when it's your toy because that's what a motorcycle what it is. It's your pride and joy. A lot of people customize them and they have a lot of heart and soul in those things."
Reed says the thieves aren't stealing motorcycles to ride around. Instead, they are taking them and breaking them down for the parts.
There are steps you can take to protect your bike. Reed says you should always use the steering lock. For extra protection, he recommends buying an extra lock. You can pick one up for about $30.
Motorcycle owners are also warned not to draw attention to their bikes. Police say you shouldn't wash your motorcycle out in plain site in your driveway. They say that's one way these criminals are spotting their targets.


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Program Requirements
Requirements for Majors
The Department of Communication offers a major requiring ten courses and several correlative courses. Core courses must be taken in sequence. Students must attain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 in courses for communication and have a C- or better in Communication 10100, and Communication 30000. The four core courses are:
- 10100: Foundations of Public Communication
- 30000: Human Communication Theory
- 47000: Communication Research Methodologies
- 48000: Senior Research
The senior sequence of the three 40000 level courses constitute the capstone sequence. This generally provides the environment for students to move to the level of researcher, a significant step in the production of human knowledge. Several students have had their original research published, and some have continued their research interests in graduate school.
The department offers courses in four areas of concentration:
- Relational Communication
- Rhetorical Communication
- Mediated Communication
- Intercultural Communication
Students must also choose a total of five elective courses from three areas of concentration in order to complete their major.
For students entering in the fall 2012 and later: Choose one writing course, as designated above the First Year Seminar (FSEM) level (e.g., COMM 24000, 24600, 33300, 34500; WRIT 23100, 30400, 30500, 30600 etc.). If a communication course is selected as a writing requirement, it cannot also count as a communication elective. Students admitted prior to the fall of 2012 shall choose two writing courses or complete a foreign language through 10300 competency.
Departmental Grade Point Average
The Communication Department calculates the departmental grade point average by considering all courses taken in the department that are used for the major, but not the correlatives. Students must attain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 in courses for communication and have a C- or better in Communication 10100 and 30000. At the completion of the junior year, each student should perform a self-audit of requirements for completing the communication major with his or her adviser to see if the student has successfully met them all and can continue in the major. If a student meets the criteria established by the College for departmental honors (please refer to that section of the catalogue), then the additional requirement is participation in a selected "honors" discussion with other honor students and faculty to share scholarly perspectives on a socially significant issue, as determined by the faculty.
Departmental Honors
If a student meets the criteria established by the college for departmental honors (please refer to that section in the catalog), then the additional requirement is participation in a selected honors discussion with other honor students and faculty to share scholarly perspectives on a socially significant issue, as determined by the faculty.
Apprenticeship in Communication
Students are also required to complete an Apprenticeship in Communication, which is an experience for practical application of their oral and written skills. This can be done on or off campus with or without academic credit. Many students choose to do internships or work in one of the many campus organizations that utilize their communication skills. The most traditional manner of fulfilling the practicum off campus is through either internships or field experiences.
On campus opportunities include working Advance, WHRM, The Vision, Student Senate, KCPB Programming Board, Intercultural Forum, or campus jobs with the Alumni, Development, Career, or College Relations Offices. More information on these can be found on the On-Campus Opportunities page.
The Apprenticeship Program is required for all students who are majoring in Communication and is strongly encouraged for those who are minoring.
Additional Options
28000 Seminar *
28100 Independent Study #
29800 Internship Program: Field Experience #
38000 Special Topics in Communication *
48100 Independent Research #
49800 Internship #
62000 Radio Broadcast Techniques
62100 Radio Station Management
63000 Newspaper Techniques
63100 Yearbook Techniques
63200 Print Media Management
* These offerings can be in any of the tracks, so check with departmental faculty for confirmation of 28000 and 38000 course allocations.
# These offerings are not generally counted as part of the nine courses for completion of the major. Only under extenuating circumstances does the Department change this position.
Requirements for Minors
A minor in communication requires five courses, including Communication 10100 and 30000; three courses are selected from two different areas of concentration. These courses, chosen in consultation with a communication department faculty member, should represent a coherent study of communication relative and complementary to the student's major.
Required Courses
- Foundations of Public Communication
- Human Communication Theory
- Junior Readings
- Communication Research Methodologies
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When someone sets up a web site, blog or online business, meeting the Web for the first time can be perplexing. How do we go from face to face interaction to techno-keyboard, static image, wordsmith-dueling communicators?
Lately I've had a group of folks coming to me for web site rebirth help. Their old web sites have grown old, grumpy and forgotten. A few have chosen to add blogs, sign up for Facebook and try out Twitter. Each of them had the same question:
"What do I say"?
Between the line of that one line is the real question, which is, "How can I get noticed or making money REALLY fast?" Related to this are concerns for linking, popularity, how to get conversations going, where to find friends, where to find discussions on a topic, and how to look like they know what they're doing, when they really don't.
First off, don't whine. If this is you, don't be you. Unless your web site is about being miserable, in which case, have at it. Misery loves your company and I'm fine if you keep it all in your corner of the planet.
Next, let people see you. A video is great for showing site visitors what you look like. I know first hand how incredibly difficult this is to do, which is why I don't use Skype or have a web cam. My best suggestion, unless you're convinced you're perfectly perfect and the world can't possibly exist without seeing your face, is to get completely smackered first and blame the slurred words on your computer equipment or their bandwidth.
Add quotes to your blog, Twitter or social networking sites you belong to. This offers an idea on where your head is at. If you only quote from movies, this is a nice clue about you. God love ya for having so much time on your hands.
Twitter is this finicky little thing that will drive you crazy and you'll scream for more. Or, you will feel completely overwhelmed because everyone is talking so much and you can't possibly get in a word edgewise. Or, you tried to get in a word and everyone ignored you, which really feels blechy. You can Twitter your latest blog posts, but leave a teaser too. Even movies have trailers created to try and get you to go to see it. Same thing with Twitter links. Include the love scene or part where the cell phone turns into a gigantic transformer. Grab attention. Get them at the "AH COOL!" moment.
Ask questions on Twitter and your blog. Be sure to respond to those who answer, even if it is just one person. If you treat that one person with respect, they will remember you. Suggest on your blog, Twitter homepage or social networking site that you're happy to meet folks. Make is easy to find and contact you. An authentic blog is one where the person writing in it is accessible via email, phone or address and NOT a contact form as the only possible way of making contact. Forms are not friendly. They are a task. Making new friends and web contacts should never feel like a task.
What do you talk about? Begin with what you know really, really well. If you're going to fake it, you're only robbing yourself of real experiences. Link to books, products and sites that backup your niche in a positive way. Describe why you linked to these sites, especially if the links are affiliate links. Links don't sell themselves. They're powerless little things until put them into the right delivery mechanism, such as persuasive call to action button or expertly crafted landing page.
And finally, if you are anti-social in real life, chances are good you may find yourself singing in your own web site bathroom as well. I was just telling someone today on the phone, to be patient. Be consistent. Always be dependable. Write when you have something to say and if what you have to say is not that great, fine.
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Whitney Houston's family isn't sending her daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, to rehab...yet. The 18-year-old is reportedly having a very hard time dealing with her mother's death, and Whitney's mother, Cissy Houston, has opted for counseling before in-patient treatment.
"Cissy feels like it's way too soon to send Bobbi Kristina to rehab with a bunch of people she doesn't know. Cissy wants to spend quality time with her granddaughter right now. She desperately wants to support her," one insider revealed.
It seems Cissy Houston thinks being around family would benefit Bobbi Kristina Brown more than rehab. However, if Bobbi Kristina does have a drug problem, like her famous mother, Whitney Houston, then rehab is the best thing for the teenager.
Hopefully, Bobbi Kristina Brown can deal with her mother's death in a healthy way, and then move on to work on her drug related issues. It seems that Whitney Houston's mother, Cissy, will be there to support her granddaughter every step of the way, and fans are hoping she'll cooperate with the Houston matriarch.


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Detroit Lions
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Detroit Lions: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Detroit Lions, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Lions re-sign LB Levy
The Lions re-signed LB DeAndre Levy to a multi-year contract on Wednesday, the team's website confirmed.
Lions re-sign OT Hilliard
The Lions agreed to a two-year contract with OT Corey Hilliard, the team's webiste confirmed.
Schwartz won't say if Calvin Johnson broke three fingers
Lions head coach Jim Schwartz would not confirm if WR Calvin Johnson suffered three broken fingers.
Reports: Rams to hire Walton as defensive coordinator
The Rams will hire Lions secondary coach Tim Walton as their defensive coordinator, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported.
Rams claim former Lions WR Young
The Rams claimed WR Titus Young off waivers from the Lions on Tuesday, CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora first reported.
Lions release DE Vanden Bosch
The Lions informed DE Kyle Vanden Bosch he will be released, Mike Garafolo of USA Today Sports first reported.
Lions release ORG Peterman
The Lions released ORG Stephen Peterman on Tuesday. Peterman had started every game for Detroit over the past three seasons.
Lions release WR Young
The Lions cut WR Titus Young on Monday, the team's website reported.
Lions hire former Broncos GM Xanders
The Lions hired former Broncos GM Brian Xanders as a senior personnel executive, the team confirmed Monday.
Bucs WR Jackson replaces Lions' Johnson in Pro Bowl
WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson.
Bills hire Crossman as special-teams coordinator
The Bills hired Danny Crossman as their special-teams coordinator on Monday.
Lions make coaching-staff changes
The Lions hired Curtis Modkins and Bobby Johnson to join the offensive coaching staff, among several changes announced Monday.
Running back a need for Lions
A change-of-pace back is one of the bigger needs for a Lions offense that looks relatively stable compared to the defense.
Lions, Senior Bowl a logical fit
If ever there were a team that needed to coach the Senior Bowl, the Detroit Lions fit the bill.
The Raiders placed Bartell on the reserved/injured list.||||||| Bartell broke his shoulder blade in a season-opening loss to San Diego. Under a new NFL rule, Bartell is allowed to return to practice Oct. 27 and could play as early as Nov. 11 at Baltimore.
Bartell, who sustained a season-ending neck injury in the opener, plans on playing next season.||||||| Bartell, the team's top coverage corner, said Monday that doctors have told him there's no extra risk in playing again. He fractured two bones in his neck when he absorbed a block by a Philadelphia Eagles lineman in a 31-13 loss on Sept. 11.
Bartell is active for Sunday's game against Kansas City.||||||| The Rams lost 31-13 at New Orleans without Bartell, their top coverage man. Bartell vowed Wednesday that he'd play this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs given the team's playoff hopes.
Bartell missed practice because of a sprained ankle sustained on Tuesday.||||||| St. Louis Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo had feared the injury would be serious, but X-rays were negative and Bartell was listed as day-to-day.
The St. Louis Rams re-signed Bartell to a four-year contract, addressing one of their free agent priorities on Wednesday.||||||| Terms were not disclosed, but the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Bartell gets $13.6 million in guaranteed money, with the overall deal reaching $28 million if incentives are met. Bartell started 14 games last season. He tied a career high with three interceptions last season and broke up 20 passes, the most by a Ram since Jerametrius Butler had 22 in 2004.


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Sam Snead's is a local favorite
Date: September 24, 2009
by: Stephanie Hannum | Black Tie Editor
"The King of Swing" was his nickname, and golf was his game. Sam Snead was known as one of the greatest golfers of all time — and his namesake restaurant is equally as good. Sometimes known for the early-bird crowd, Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern should be known for its food, as well.
Although I prefer to sit in the bar area or at the outside tables for a more laid-back and comfortable atmosphere, it's also fun to discover the golf memorabilia around the dining room at Sam Snead's. This neighborhood staple is one of my favorite Sunday night dinner spots for comfort food and good company.
On this particular visit, my dining companion and I started off with the bacon-wrapped sea scallops ($12.95) served with homemade remoulade. The succulent scallops were cooked to perfection, and the homemade sauce made the plate a winner. And, although we normally never have reason to comment on the small detail of bread being brought to the table, I have to make note that Sam Snead's has one of the best loaves of bread — especially when it's straight out of the oven.
For the main course, I ordered the house specialty baby back ribs ($16.95 for a half-rack), which are slathered with a molasses-based barbecue sauce and served with coleslaw and French fries. These ribs are by far my favorite in town! The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, and the rib meat is tender enough to be pulled off the bone with a fork. I substituted the basil redskin mashed potatoes for the fries, and the basil component really added to the side dish — comfort food at its best.
My dining companion tried one of the specials, baked black grouper with Italian breadcrumbs and a balsamic reduction ($23.95). Unfortunately, he was disappointed with the dry texture and lack of taste in a dish that sounded so appealing.
For dessert, there was no disappointment. After seeing the usual suspects of chocolate cake and Key lime pie on the menu, my companion and I ordered the most unusual: Xango ($7.95), crispy, fried pastry shells filled with warm cheesecake and rolled in cinnamon sugar. The crunch of the pastry and sweetness of the cinnamon sugar brought me back to the days when churros were the big treat in my school's cafeteria. You always felt special when Mom packed you extra money for those warm treats, and Sam Snead's Xango dessert is definitely a special indulgence. The warm cheesecake center oozed out after every bite of deliciousness, and the cinnamon sugar was the cherry on top.
Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern is the perfect place to unwind, whether with a great meal or one of its recession-friendly happy-hour specials. It's always a great place to bring the family for lunch or dinner or to enjoy watching a game at the bar.
Golf skills not required.
Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern
Address: 1830 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 100
Phone: 906-7771
Web site: www.samsneadssarasota.com
Summer hours: Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Manager: Ed Talman
Year opened: 2001
Meals served: Lunch and dinner
Payments: All major credit cards accepted
Good for: Casual dinner
Special features: Golf memorabilia
Vibe/atmosphere: Family gathering and neighborhood spot
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The East County's Sue Encke, a jazzercise instructor, recently attended the annual Jazzercise Live event in Washington, D.C., along with more than 1,500 other customers and instructors from across the world.
Tiny Hands supports students
The Tiny Hands Foundation, with the help of more than 200 volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies for children in need from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2, at the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota.
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This long-handled BBQ Turner extends your reach to the back of the grill so you can easily flip foods while maintaining a comfortable distance from the fire. Made in the U.S. by Lamson, a 170-year-old company, the barbeque turner is handcrafted from tempered stainless steel and then securely riveted into a rosewood handle to ensure countless seasons of grilling reliability. Long-handled spatula measures 22" long and has a leather loop for hanging. Hand wash.
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Roar through a faraway galaxy, conquering an impressive number of levels and completing an array of diverse missions.
- Moving planetary systems in a 3-D Universe with an adjustable view allows for the best possible presentation of the gameplay.
- A fresh setting and intuitive gameplay tell an exciting and funny story that encompasses a far ranging galaxy.
- Comic-style characters act in totally localized dialogues.
- 18 different Multiplayer Maps for 2-4 players.
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5-hour Melbourne Sports Lovers Tour w MCG or NSM
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Experience the world's sporting capital! Why does a horserace stops the nation. Explore behind the scenes of Melbourne's famous sporting venues such as the MCG or National Sports Museum & immerse yourself in the sports capital of the world! Lunch overlooking Etihad Stadium arena.
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Tasmania Flexi Attractions Pass
from $169
Your choice of entry to 5 or 7 top attractions in and around Tasmania - 5 or 7 tickets valid for single entry! Over 50 attractions to choose from, valid for 3 months - save up to 50% on admission fees! Includes FREE easy-reference, handy guide with attraction details.
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2-hour Tall Ship Twilight Dinner Open Bar Cruise
from $85
Experience the magic of Sydney Harbour at twilight on board Sydney's only authentic tall ship. During your two-hour cruise you will enjoy a delicious dinner and live acoustic music as you take in Sydney's iconic sites.
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1-hour Melbourne Ferrari F430 Drive
That's right... YOU drive a 400HP, bright red, V8 Ferrari. YOU feel the power, YOU hear the roar. A real supercar on real roads! Featuring the eGear paddle-shift transmission, you don't even need experience with a manual car to get behind the wheel of a true piece of automotive art.
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Full Day Melbourne Outlet Shopping Tour & Lunch
from $80.10
Enjoy a relaxed and fun day of discount retail therapy without the worry of carrying bags or finding directions. Explore back-street warehouses, one-off sales and discount shopping streets. Plus, recharge with a delicious cafe lunch and glass of complimentary bubbly.
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60-minute Alice Springs Champagne Balloon Flight
Alice Springs and Central Australia
from $324
Enjoy a 60 minute balloon flight beside the West MacDonnell Ranges. Wildlife, particularly red kangaroos, are seen nearly every day as you cross spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations. Includes return transfers from your accommodation, champagne and light refreshments.
New Activity
Overnight Sleep on the Great Barrier Reef
The Whitsundays
from $399
There can be few more unique experiences offered in the World than the chance to sleep under the stars, 40 nautical miles from shore, on the Great Barrier Reef!
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Tall Ship Laser Shooting & Mast Climb Cruise
from $119
Ready.. Aim.. Fire-arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh!!!! We offer a fantastic package including 2 and a half hours on-board, laser clay shooting competition and a delicious lunch.
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30-minute Jet Boat Thrill Ride on Sydney Harbour
Experience one of the best half-hour rides in Sydney! Guaranteed to get you wet so you can take a piece of Sydney Harbour with you! See the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and more while performing thrilling maneuvers in our awesome powerful jet boat!
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Wollongong Weekday Tandem 14,000 ft Beach Skydive
Take a skydiving experience and feel the thrill of the fall! Attached to a tandem instructor, all you have to do is enjoy the rush. Skydiving from 14,000ft over Wollongong beach offers amazing coastal views. We use the latest parachute and safety equipment including automatic activating devices.
Cairns Flexi Attractions Pass
Cairns and Tropical North Queensland
from $109
A Cairns attraction pass is the smart travel companion for every visitor to Cairns. Your Cairns attractions pass is a convenient and fun way to sight see whilst enjoying savings of up to 45%! Gain access to top attractions & Must do experiences and plan your way using a free attractions guide.
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3-hour Sydney Night Photography Workshop
from $99
Spend an exciting evening learning from a working pro photographer as you capture Sydney's beautiful lights and iconic landmarks. As the city lights come on, and the city comes alive, you will learn creative techniques and tricks to help you create postcard quality images.
New Activity
15-minute Uluru Scenic Flight
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
This awe-inspiring scenic flight of Uluru is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Take in magnificent views of one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks.
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1 Day General Admission to Crocosaurus Cove
Darwin and the Top End
from $24
Come face to face with some of the world's most prehistoric creatures! Discover the world's largest display of Australian reptiles, as well as some of the largest saltwater crocodiles in the world in Darwin.
New Activity
Uluru Sunrise Camel Tour
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Get to know your friendly camel as you ride for one hour through the desert landscape as the sun rises over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Watch as the outback comes to life and learn about the natural history of the area, taking in the native flora and fauna along the trail.
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1-hour Melbourne Lamborghini & Ferrari Combo Drive
What could be better than driving a Ferrari on the streets of Melbourne? How about you driving a Ferrari and a Lamborghini around Melbourne!
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Gold Coast Early Departure Jet Boat Special
Gold Coast
Our Jet Boat Ride is a action packed ride that will give you an adrenaline rush you will never forget. This experience is guaranteed to be the highlight of your time in the Gold Coast.
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90-minute Afternoon Discovery Tallship Cruise
from $35
Visiting Sydney and running out of time? Or just want to see our beautiful ship? Step aboard for a short cruise and discover the old charm of an authentic Tall ship.
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3 Day Holiday World Pass
Gold Coast
3 Holiday World Pass provides UNLIMITED ENTRY into both Dreamworld & WhiteWater World and Skypoint Observation Deck for 3 consecutive days.
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1-hour Melbourne Lamborghini Gallardo Drive
That's right... YOU drive a 500HP, bright yellow, V10 Lamborghini. YOU feel the power, YOU hear the roar. A real supercar on real roads! Featuring the eGear paddle-shift transmission, you don't even need experience with a manual car to get behind the wheel of a true piece of automotive art.
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30-minute Alice Springs Champagne Balloon Flight
Alice Springs and Central Australia
from $238.50
Enjoy a 30-minute balloon flight alongside the West MacDonnell Ranges. Wildlife, particularly red kangaroos are seen nearly every day as your balloon crosses spinifex grasses, mulga scrub and cattle stations. Includes return transfers, champagne and light refreshments.
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3-hour Sydney Tallship Wine & Canapes Cruise for 2
from $149
Thank goodness it's Friday! The wine and Canapes Dinner cruise is our latest experience and it is also the most exquisite cruise of all.
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Yarra Valley 14,000ft Tandem Skydive
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
from $299
Experience skydiving at the centre closest to Melbourne - only 45 min from CBD in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Feel the rush of jumping out of a plane and reaching speeds of up to 220km/h, then gliding peacefully over the wineries with views of Port Philip Bay, the Dandenongs and Melbourne City!
New Activity
21 Day Holiday World Pass
Gold Coast
21 Day Holiday World Pass provides UNLIMITED ENTRY into both Dreamworld & WhiteWater World and for 21 consecutive days.
New Activity
Melbourne Shark Dive Xtreme - Non-Certified Diver
Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush of coming face-to-face with a shark, one of the most feared creatures of the deep!
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35-minute Sydney Adventure Thrill Jet Boat Ride
Experience exhilarating heart racing action with Sydney's best value Jet Boat rides. This is one awesome ride featuring breathtaking spins, radical fishtails, power break stops and wave surfing - all whilst seeing the famous icons of Sydney Harbour and remember: we spin...you grin!!
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2-hour Sydney Twilight Dinner Mast Climb Cruise
from $99
Twilight Cruise of magnificent Sydney Harbour on Tall Ship Southern Swan. Whilst out on the harbour, you will get the chance to Climb the Mast.
New Activity
Merlin Annual Pass - Unlimited Entry
Get 12 months unlimited entry to 11 attractions across Australia with the Australia/New Zealand Merlin annual pass! The pass brings together all of Merlin's attractions on one mega value pass, giving the holder HUGE savings with unlimited standard admissions for 12 months from date of purchase.
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Sydney Flexi Attractions Pass
from $99
Experience 3, 5 or 7 of Sydney's most famous attractions all covered on one iVenture Card! For one low price. Choose your favourite attractions and things to do and see the best of what Sydney for less. The Flexi Attractions pass, provides you with incredible savings of up to 40% off.
Adults at kids prices
General Admission to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Gold Coast
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is More Australian, More Natural, More Fun! Amazing Australian wildlife, Aboriginal performances, World-class wildlife presentations including the free-flight bird show, ride our miniature train, see our cuddly Koalas, feed a Kangaroo or a wild Lorikeet.
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Mornington Peninsula Lamborghini Passenger Ride
How many people have had or will get the chance to ride in an A Half a Million dollar super car and feel the awesome power of a V10 powered Lamborghini engine with over 500 Horse power. When was the last time you even saw one on the road let alone got the opportunity to ride in one?
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Central Coast Weekend Tandem Skydive 14,000 ft
Central Coast
Whether it's your first time (or your fifth) tandem skydiving is the ideal way to experience the ultimate thrill of freefall. No experience is necessary and almost anyone can do it! Skydive the Central Coast jump from Australia's highest altitude of up to 14,000ft!
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3 hour Byron Bay Scuba Diving Tour
Byron Bay and Northern Rivers
from $90
Join our scuba tour and let us show you Julian Rocks Marine Reserve, one of Australia's most spectacular dive sites. We cater for all levels of experience.
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Australia Multi City Flexi Attractions Pass
from $169
Visit Australia's top must-see things to do and experiences with an Australia Multi City Attraction Pass. It's the smart travel companion for every visitor to Australia. You can choose between a five or seven ticket pass that gives you your choice of entry to the top attractions in Sydney, Melbourne
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York 10,000 or 14,000 ft Tandem Skydive
The Heartlands
from $299
This tandem skydiving experience is a great introduction to skydiving. Depending on how adventurous you're feeling you can choose from 10,000 or 14,000 feet! With complete training, experienced and professional instructors, we'll make sure this is an experience you won't forget! Feel the rush!
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2-hour Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise
Phillip Island
Experience a true eco-cruise along the scenic coast of Phillip Island to Seal Rocks. Feel the atmosphere as the skillful captain maneuvers the cruise amongst the rocks where thousands of fur seals play! You are in for a truly amazing wildlife and educational eco-experience!
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2 Day Kangaroo Island Adventure Tour
Kangaroo Island
from $399
This tour offers a touch of adventure, for the more spirited, adventurous traveller who enjoys experiencing places and attractions not on the main route. Guests travel in small groups on a mid-sized coach for a fun and informal yet informative two days touring on Kangaroo Island.
New Activity
Uluru Sunset Camel Tour
Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Get to know your friendly camel as you ride for one hour through the desert landscape as the sun sets over Uluru and Kata Tjuta. Watch as the outback comes to life and learn about the natural history of the area, taking in the native flora and fauna along the trail.
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Great Ocean Road 14,000ft Midweek Skydive
Great Ocean Road
Leap into the sky on your Great Ocean Road tandem skydiving adventure and surf the air currents above the surfing mecca of Bells Beach, marvelling at lush coastal bush and farmland as you freefall from 14,000 feet.
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3-hour Sydney Showboat Dinner Cruise & Show
from $110
The Showboat spectacular! Picture amazing harbour views, a three course a dinner plus a live international show featuring girls who have danced at the Moulin Rouge.
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Shark Reef Snorkel
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef in the heart of Sydney. One of a kind Experience will brings guests face-to-fin with some of the ocean's most amazing creatures, including reef sharks.


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I Have No Friends
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 5,905 People
That's what you get for having an unattractivebody, plain personality and generally being a boring person. I don't blame people for that. When the last close friend left me, I cried only for few nights, got drunk only once and smoked only a pack. So, I don't even bother. I don't need to keep the distance between people, I...
BlindFate 18-21, F 3 Responses 6 Jul 19
It is better than I thoughtEveryone seems to like me and be friendly with me. I might not have anyone to hang out with now but I will keep on joining drama club, board game club, church youth group, chorus and other things I enjoy and I know once I get to know people in these groups more and they get to...
Gabet 13-15, M 29 Responses 11 Oct 23, 2013
Friends Betray...I've only ever experienced betrayal from friends, so I choose to no longer have any, and I'm happier that way. My best friend slept with, and got pregnant by, my husband. That was the last straw. Because she wasn't the first. I'd lost boyfriends to...
aranarose 31-35 189 Responses 53 Dec 4, 2010
I don't know why. Eversince I had my son, everyone bailed. I'm funny and kind and pretty (not that that matters) I don't gossip much and I don't backstab people. Ugh anyone wanna be my friend?
milkynine 18-21, F 10 Responses 10 4 days ago
Even my dad told me. I really want to cry rightnow. I have to post on Facebook if anyone wants to hang out with me. I shouldn't have to do this. But I do it anyway. No one else that I go to school with has this much difficulty. I'm just not good enough, I'm not pretty, I'm too fat, I'm not interesting, no wonder why I've...
Scax 16-17, F 9 Responses 5 Jul 17
I really need more of a social life.Growing up and a social life will only benefit me in the long run! What I'm looking for: Mature people who can carry and handle a conversation! No one below 16! A long term friendship that benefits is both! Basic info about me: I'm a 17 year old male! Single Ill be a...
Winbu 16-17, M 1 3 days ago
No Friends!!!I've always had some really nice friends growing up, I actually felt really good with who I hung out with, then as soon as I moved I didn't know anyone at my new school, over all I was being bullied as well, for things that were even true. I gave it time, and I did meet some...
Canadianchick94 18-21, F 99 Responses 70 Aug 3, 2012
I Used To Be Someone Who Had A Lot Of FriendsBut Now The Only Friend I Have Is My Boyfriend And My Ex .. I Miss Having Friends And I Miss Laughing .. Its Just A Memory When Its Something That I Used To Do 24/7 .. 😕
NerdyGirlProblems 16-17, F 2 Responses 3 6 days ago
Wandering Alone At Night.It happened again last night, that feeling. I went out on a very busy street at night and had a walk, there were clubs, pubs, cafe's restaurants, etc. The walk started out fine, when I locked my thoughts up in my own little world and keep them to myself. But I soon found out...
ForestRain 31-35, F 14 Responses 11 Feb 23, 2012
I have no friends because I'm shyand socially awkward. It's hard for me to relate to people and vice versa. When I do actually make a friend they either leave or betray me. I'm a loner so being friendless usually doesn't bother me, I'm also a home body so I usually can entertain myself at home. Sometimes though...
MariellConner 22-25, F 1 Response 4 Jul 12
It seems as though im not cool enough to makeMore friends here ;-;
ShyProdigy 13-15, M 2 Responses 1 3 days ago
It is my perception that a true friend neverrelies on another's dream. A person with the potential to be my true friend must be able to find their reason for life without my help. And, they would have to put their heart and soul into protecting their dream. They would never hesitate to fight for their dream, even...
Arcane7 18-21, M 1 Response 2 6 days ago
I'm a relatively normal girl.I've had tons of friends come and go in the past but for some reason I can't seem to keep them and I don't really know how to make anymore. It's a lot easier when your younger and now I feel screwed.
jaymess 22-25, F 4 Responses 5 2 days ago
I text people every day wanting to know howtheir day is going or how it was and I never hear back from them. I even notice that they read them but never reply and I've been trying to talk to these people for months.
Sledshredder163 18-21, M 7 Responses 4 Jul 21
I Am a Grown Woman With No Friends . . .In a short while I will be 31 years old and I have no friends. If I had to ask someone for help at this very moment, there is no one I could call. However, I know lots of people on both professional and personal levels but not a single individual from these groups EVER...
WynsomeGreen 31-35, F 118 Responses 27 Aug 23, 2009
I have no person that I can talk toand unload to. I want someone who I can make plans with when ever and just be able to hang out and get along with out it being forced. I would like if I could find someone with similar interests and similar humour. I'm fed up feeling like I'm too mature or too 'geeky' for other...
InMybubble 16-17, F 3 Responses 9 Feb 1
Trying To Survive College Without FriendsHi guys! I'm currently an undergraduate freshman at a good-sized school. I just started my second semester and I realized that I have really no good friends here. Yeah, I get along with guys that live with on my floor, but I've never really "hung out" with any them on a regular...
DK248HR 18-21, M 30 Responses 15 Jan 27, 2012
You know you're sucking at life,when the only friends you can make, is over the internet. Life's a *****, Then You Die :£
Kampion 18-21, M 2 Responses 3 6 days ago
thatjacksonchick 18-21, F 3 Responses 4 Jul 14
I Have No Friends...All my life I have wished for a "best friend". I am tired of having no social life. I just want to have someone to laugh with or hang out with. I want to talk to someone when I am upset. I have always wanted to just have a friend. I try my best but it does not work :(
wonderlustdreamer 18-21, F 6 Responses 11 Nov 20, 2013
just figured out my only 2 friends are notwho i thought they were. Guess im alone again without anyone
Insomniac77 16-17, M 2 Responses 2 Jul 15
Friends Are Just Too DifficultHaving friends, from what I've found, is one big judgement. When you meet and greet anyone it's the up and down look. I hate that. Even people I've known and liked in the past, I don't have anything to do with anymore. I hate that up and down look. Why? I always feel like I'm...
MsBlueDreamer 41-45, F 7 Responses 8 Oct 27, 2011
I honestly have no friends... I tell myself I'm better off but sometimes it gets lonely..
paralyzedintime 18-21, F 4 Responses 3 Jul 20
I have no friends. No fake friends.No kind of friends. No best friends. No "lets go shopping" friends. No one to console me when I cant talk to my husband about something... I dont even have family that I am close to. Dont talk to my mom, and dad doesnt talk to me because I dont talk to her. I miss having friends...
veeshybi 18-21, F 13 Responses 9 Apr 23
People are surprisedwhen I tell them I have no friends. Sadly, it's true. I haven't had a friend since about the age of 13..I'm a loner. 😥😕
SpiffyNinja 18-21, F 2 Responses 1 Jul 18
It's my birthday soon.A party by myself isn't ideal :/
ssssmills 18-21, F 29 Responses 13 May 21
hopeless1012 18-21, F 52 Responses 27 Jun 10
I have no friends .. yeah .. no friends .. during my 21 years on this Earth .. I moved a lot .. different schools and different countries .. I found it really hard to communicate with people .. I have anxiety and depression .. and I'm bipolar .. I get really moody sometimes .. but most of the time I think...
AdnanSam93 18-21, M 4 Responses 5 6 days ago
Best Friend Position Available: i'm lookingfor someone that can have long conversations with me for quite some time. Someone who doesn't just text me "lol xD" or "okay lol" or anything short. someone who gives real answers to things I say and keeps the conversation going. I have a billion things to talk about and I'm...
hornewrecked 16-17, F 10 Responses 8 Jul 17
I've got lots of acquaintancesbut no real or true friends at school I can trust and share things with, I hope I find some soon.
Extraminty365 16-17, M 5 Responses 9 Jun 10
I do not have a friend,but you
xhmkq8 13-15, M 1 Response 2 Jul 23
Yeah and thats killing me inside.I have many friends online but not even a single one in personal. I just always feel jealous when i see a large group of guys going out on vacations.
mahdiraza 16-17, M 3 Responses 3 Jul 22
I Haven't Had Any Real Friends Since I Was 10 Years OldThe saddest thing about my story is that I have no clue what it feels like to have a real friend in my life. I had associates when I was in elementary school. When I was 8-10 years old, I lived in Iowa with my parents where I had a best friend, and several other friends my age...
reeda 26-30, F 99 Responses 15 Oct 20, 2010
I thought I would share this here.I was updating my profile, and noticed that EP had kindly put a text on my page, saying that I have no friends and pretty much begging visitors to my profile to be my friend! Talk about rubbing salt in the wound. Haha!
ConcreteSleeper 31-35, M 4 Responses 3 Jul 22
Days Of SilenceI can go days without any text messages or phone calls and the only people that do contact me are my two brothers. I get so jealous when everyone else around me are constantly on their phones. Sometimes I feel like I would be happier if I just gave up and accepted my loneliness.
chasingMonday 26-30, M 25 Responses 15 May 22, 2013
Life Can Be A Weird JourneySome people have lives that don't seem to make any sense at all. I had a father who rejected me and never spoke to me even though we lived in the same house up until I was 12 years old. I had to hide from him all throughout my childhood because when he saw me, he would hit me...
NathanTaylor 46-50, M 6 Responses 9 Sep 12, 2013
LoganAdele 13-15, F 1 Response 1 Jul 13
gentlepanic 18-21, F 3 Responses 8 Apr 24
Does anyone else feel like everyone the same ageas you is out having fun, experiencing life and really happy. While your at home alone with nothing to get excited about, no memories to be made. I never thought I would be so isolated at this point in my life.
Procastinator 16-17, F 11 Responses 10 May 23
Doesn't Anyone Like Me?I've had friends before; the problem is, I have trouble maintaining relationships with my friends. For the most part, I don't want to have to put out the effort it takes to keep friends. I don't want to have to keep calling everyone and finding out what everyone is doing and if...
brokenxtooxoften 21-25, F 109 Responses 42 May 23, 2007
Lonely.Apart from the four friends I've made in the last year online, I have no "real life" friends. I've never been one to have a whole group of friends, only a few, but I lost those when I left school due to bullying in 2009. They weren't genuine nor did they really care about me as a...
tianajade 18-21, F 65 Responses 45 Mar 27, 2012
FriendlessRegardless of the fact that I think I am a good person, and help others when I can, I find that no one wants to return the favor. I am continually overlooked and just plain left out. People at work have even commented that I just assumed I had friends in the workplace...
Zvezda 41-45, F 15 Responses 12 May 4, 2007
I'm 16 and on my birthday it just reminded methat I have no one. I don't expect to ever have friends because I honestly think that everyone hates me. I'm the youngest of 8 and I honestly think that my brothers and sisters love me because they have to, not because they actually do love me. Even though with the way they...
babylyfe1998 13-15, F 3 Responses 2 Jul 20
I've always been a loner.I've tried to make friends but I fail miserably when it comes to making small talk. I have no idea what to talk about. I don't drink or do drugs. I love to read, but not a lot of people like to discuss books, at least the books I read. I love to watch anime, but again not a...
SPKNMYMIND 36-40, F 3 Responses 2 Jul 15
I have no friends. livingwhere i am is hard. Nost of the people hate foreigners so prople always judge me and blames me becsuse im foreign and i had 3 bestfriends 2 turned there backs and were been very racist to me and the other one always hangs out with the other guys and now ive left my school from...
OneMorePint 13-15, M 3 Responses 1 Jul 20
I Finally Figured Out Why I Have No FriendsAll this time, I thought it was because there was just something repellent about me. Or that it was due to my lacking social skills, or a doomed fate to forever-alone-dom, or mismatched frequencies between me and the rest of the world. But the real reason why I have no friends...
toba122 18-21, F 16 Responses 13 Nov 1, 2012
I know a lot of people,no one I would consider calling if I was in an accident, that's meant for friends- I'd prefer to walk the road alone. 🎵boulevard of broken dreams - green day🎵
diegosauns 16-17, M 1 Response 0 Jul 16
I Don't Care For ThemFor the majority of my life i have been a loner , in school i was really quiet and shy so i didn't go and approach people like other kids did. It was the same through out elementary, middle and high school- the so called "friends" i did have were just people that approached me...
roseofthedevilsgarden 22-25, F 7 Responses 15 Nov 6, 2012
I have lots of casual friendsbut no friend who I could tell anything to or count on despite anything. I work in the education field where I have contact with tons if people; I think that I'm well liked but not beyond work time. I have a family too, but they aren't interested
chefdrewski 51-55, M 1 Jul 15
I have never had "friends"or a friend. Not the real kind anyway. People I hung out with once or twice or people who just used me. I last had one of those people many many years ago. Since then I've had no one. It is hard because I long to laugh and talk to someone. I just don't get along or have anything...
1lonelydaisy 70+, F 3 Responses 8 May 15
I have many friends onlinebut not even a single one in real. People always made fun of me from my Childhood to present, so i don't believe in anyone anymore and i don't wanna be friend with anyone. Cause people also changes like weather. If they are nice at first, they can also be bad like others after...
mahdiraza 16-17, M 3 Responses 4 4 days ago
Never ask for a friend.You won't ever get one.
Kvikings102 13-15, F 2 Responses 6 Jul 13
Having an IQ over 130 makes you friendless.Thus the fact has been stated.
Existentior 31-35, M 36 Responses 11 Jul 4


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The latest news and views about music in Milwaukee and beyond
This week in videos: New videos from Fun., Silversun Pickups, Keane, The Walkmen, Purity Ring, and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
The summer touring season's heating up, and so is the interwebs with new music videos from artists coming soon to Milwaukee. Among the six we're featuring this week in videos is roots rock foursome Grace Potter & The Nocturnals; it looks like I'll be interviewing Potter this afternoon so if you have any questions send them my way (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Who: Keane
What: Music video for "Sovereign Light Cafe" from fourth album "Strangeland"
Milwaukee Connection: Keane comes back to Milwaukee June 23 to perform at the Pabst.
Who: Silversun Pickups
What: Music video for single "Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)" off new album "Neck of the Woods."
Milwaukee Connection: The Dangerbird Records band (Dangerbird CEO Jeff Castelaz is a Milwaukee native) opens for Foo Fighters at Summerfest June 28.
Who: Fun.
What: Music video for new single "Some Nights"
Milwaukee Connection: One of the year's biggest breakout bands headlines Miller Lite Oasis at Summerfest June 29.
Who: The Walkmen
What: Official music video for "Heaven" off new album of the same name
Milwaukee Connection: The Walkmen play the U.S. Cellular Connection Stage June 29.
Who: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
What: Music video for single "Never Go Back" off "The Lion, The Beast, The Beat," out Tuesday.
Milwaukee Connection: The Nocturnals close the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard at Summerfest July 6.
Who: Purity Ring
What: Music video for "Belispeak," off forthcoming album "Shrines"
Milwaukee Connection: Ring opens for Dirty Projectors at the Pabst Theater Sept. 30.
Tags: Shrines : Music videos : Milwaukee music : Milwaukee concerts : Keane : Pabst Theater : Sovereign Light Cafe : Strangeland : Silversun Pickups : Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings) : Neck of the Woods : Summerfest : Fun. : Some Nights : The Walkmen : Heaven : Grace Potter & The Nocturnals : Never Go Back : The Lion The Beast The Beat : Purity Ring : Belispeak :
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
By love soft light
from ny
About Me Budget Shopper
Comments about Lace Curtain Panels:
in the livingroom
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Jeanne NY
from NY
These curtains look great in my living room, and great for the summer. I would buy them again!
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I would absolutely buy these again!
By CJ
from Hawthorne, Florida
About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer
I looked for curtains like this for quite some time in every store, couldn't believe it when I looked through a friends catalog and you sold them at a very reasonable price. They look great in the windows and I probably will order a different color later.
A little thin but beautiful design
By Hljubilie
from Kiowa co.
About Me Beginner
they look great under heavy drapes
Nice sheer lace panels
By Millie
from Newark, Ohio
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These are nice, light weight lace panels. The only problem I had was that they actually have a 2" rod pocket not a standard rod pocket as the description states. I had not unpacked the panels prior to buying the curtain rods, consequently, I bought standard 1" rods. I went ahead and hung them on the 1" rod. They look OK but the header would probably stand up better if they were on the correct rod.
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