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719 N. Beach Blvd
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
North Myrtle Beach
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21 Main at North Beach Details
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(843) 315-3000
Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Steak, Sushi, Seafood
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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48th Avenue South
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Parking is available via complimentary Valet service, or self parking on either side of 21 Main at North Beach, located at 719 North Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC. We are located at 719 North Beach Blvd., North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.
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A word from 21 Main at North Beach
For over twenty-five years, Lovin' Oven Celebrations, Long Island's & Manhattan's premiere caterer, has built their reputation on superb cuisine, elegant locations and refined staff. Their newest venture, the elegant 21 Main Steakhouse, encompasses all these things. Set in the Plantation House at
North Beach Plantation in North Myrtle Beach. Gerard Scollan and his brother Matthew have captured the glamor and service of an era gone by - with a modern twist. Gerard Scollan and Matthew Scollan have been in the Catering/Special events business for over twenty-five years and are the owners of Lovin' Oven Celebrations. Lovin' Oven is the food & beverage service provider at North Beach Plantation's elegant locations, including the Seaside Café, BLU, Poolside and the Events at North Beach. For those who have experienced the quality and elegance of a Lovin' Oven event, and for those who have not yet had the pleasure, 21 Main at North Beach will be a dining experience you will not soon forge.
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Found 21 on open table, we were
searching for a table for 10. We were all so impressed, great food and the service and the friendliness of the staff and even the other diners was amazing. We give them a big thumbs up!!"
Dined on 7/25/2014
Food and service were fabulous!
Sushi was delicious!!!"
Dined on 7/25/2014
We enjoyed everything about our
experience. The food was delicious, our server Brandy was delightful and very attentive, and the hostess staff were very pleasant. We had requested an outdoor table and when we were seated we found ourselves in a courtyard along the wall. We did enjoy the quiet and were the only couple outside accept for the occasional smoker from inside. The noise from the resturant inside made the outside much more pleasant because it was quiet but the setup was a bit strange feeling. At one point a guest of the property drug his suitcase past our table twice which was less enjoyable. Overall we loved it and definitely plan to return."
Dined on 7/24/2014
Everything from start to finish
was great. Wedge salad-AWESOME. Lump Crabmeat-AWESOME. Then for dinner we had the NY Strip and the Delmonico. Both were cooked to perfection. On the side we had the creamed spinach and sweet potato-both to die for. Prices are high, so bring your wallet! But well worth the $$$$. Food, service, was excellent."
Dined on 7/24/2014
While this was not my first visit
the actual food left me wanting something more this time. Steak was just okay and a bit overcooked. Lobster bisque was a bit on the sweet side. Almost too much tomato. The mashed potatoes were flavorless. The hostess team gave me the eye when they saw I dared bring my three children, including a toddler for dinner. You know because us parents don't deserve a good meal on vacation...the server was much nicer and accommodating. He's the only reason they get a four rating instead of two or three. He made my little ones very happy with his special chocolate milk recipe and even brought them extra bread and butter. Next time I will probably just head over to Ruth's Chris."
Dined on 7/24/2014
We liked 21 Main so well we
actually went twice in one week while on vacation. We changed up the selection and both times the food was excellent. They also take reservations which is rare for a beach estaurant during the middle of the summer. Our waiter, Bo, did a great job knowing just when to come back to the table and never rushed us. We asked for him the secod visit and he was equally good. Overall this restaurant is a great choice."
Dined on 7/19/2014
My husband and I attended for
dinner away from the children and grandchildren on our last night at Myrtle Beach. Food was awesome, nice astmosphere, the service was the best... We will go there again for sure... He loved the sushi and I loved the filet with mashed potatoes and blue cheese wedge salad ."
Dined on 7/18/2014
Made reservations for a large
group on Friday evening following a business meeting. Table was ready in a very busy restaurant with many large parties being served. A little slow until the waiter came, but from then on, the service was perfect. Great wine list! The lobster bisque was, to several of us, the best ever! Steaks were cooked to order and tender, well marbleized and delicious. At the late hour we passed on dessert, but had a wonderful late evening meal."
Dined on 7/18/2014
Never grinned so much as when they
brought their Tomahawk steak out! It was a 40 oz prime cut ribeye. The cut reminded me of a "Fred Flintstone steak". It was delicious! I shared the steak (5 dollar share charge). I took the rest home and had another meal for two. I cut the bone from the steak in half and had enough for both dogs. Added the side of two scallops-underbelieveable! The creamed spinach and mac and cheese were wonderful! Had the strawberry key lime pie for dessert. It was a little too sweet. Personally, I like the traditional key lime. It's hard to beat a classic! Service was attentive-Thanks Whitney!"
Dined on 7/18/2014
Great place to get a steak, sushi
&/or your favorite seafood in a part of the world where everyone serves steak & seafood. Good location on a private resort plus the menu is a bit upper class so that tends to keep the noisier crowd away. Kids are welcome & have a specific menu with a simpler, albeit limited food selection. Our party was 6 strong so while it took around 45 minutes to prepare our meals, which did get the kids a bit restless, it was well worth the wait. I had a cup of the lobster bisque & the scallops 21. I barely finished as the scallops are around half dollar sized & around 3/4"-1" thick. Our bill was a little over $200, which for 6, with only 2 ordering from the kids menu, is reasonably priced. We'll definitely return."
Dined on 7/17/2014
This was the first time we had
eaten at this restaurant. I found it on the internet in a Golf Review magazine. It had excellent ratings so we thought we would try it for our 40th wedding anniversary. It was fantastic. Best steak I've had in twenty years. The service was great, also. I would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a great meal with great service."
Dined on 7/5/2014
Pricey but worth every penny!
Ambiance a little weak, but service was great!"
Dined on 7/4/2014
Great food (for adults & kids),
wine list was excellent, we had a great server in Patrick. We had four kids with us and we did not feel out of place, very good atmosphere and ambience, dressed up but too much. Steaks were great along with the rest of the food, we will definitely be back when we return to N. Myrtle Beach."
Dined on 7/4/2014
We had the 16 oz NY strip - with
mushrooms - Oysters Rockefeller-Wedge Salad - Shrimp N Grits- Martini and Cocktails - Food was very tasty - Our Server Trent was excellent and friendly - only negative was busgirl who hung about constantly trying to take away dishes before we were finished - management needs to take note that dishes and plates do not get removed until everyone is finished !!!"
Dined on 7/4/2014
Went there for the first time last
year to celebrate our anniversary and loved it so much that celebrated there again this year and hope to go everytime we visit Myrtle. Keep it up!"
Dined on 7/3/2014
This place was worth the money, we
had a great steak and great sushi. The spicy tuna salad was amazing."
Dined on 7/2/2014
Our dining experience was great.
The food was excellent, the service was excellent, the presentation was excellent and the portions were just right. Patrick did a great job taking care of us and making sure that our honeymoon diner was memorable. I fear that we didn't reward him enough with our gratuity. My bride ordered the Scallops with risotto, I ordered the sirloin tips. Both entrees were very satisfying. If we are fortunate enough to dine at 21 Main again we will request to be seated in Patrick's serving area and we will make sure that we compensate him generously. Also, somehow the resort shuttle arrived just as we were leaving the table as if they knew we were done. I assume someone at 21 Main made that timely arrangement for us."
Dined on 6/29/2014
Ate here twice, first time service
and food were outstanding. Second time, service was slow, wait staff was not friendly. Depends on who is assigned to your table. Overall the food is prepared well and the menu offers a nice variety to choose from."
Dined on 6/25/2014
Warm welcome and seated quickly,
restaurant was not busy. Ordered mussels and lump crab salad to start, both were well prepared. Main course of whole branzini fish and New York strip steak. Fish was delicious and served with orzo. Steak well prepared and very tasty. Had praline ice cream for dessert, not sure if this was home made but tasted wonderful. Ordered champagne but it arrived warm. Our waiter took it back and we waited while the bartender put it on ice to chill it. Not quite what I expected for this quality of restaurant. Overall experience was favorable and we will dine there again."
Dined on 6/24/2014
Best place so far. Eat there 2
times this week. Been coming to Myrtle Beach for 10 years and glad I found such a high quality restaurant. Oysters, clams and sushi were excellent! Servers were best in class!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
We have been to Myrtle Beach
several times are were tired of the overcooked buffets and chain restaurants. I found 21 Main on Open Table and we were very pleasantly surprised! The food was great, the service was great and the ambiance was great. I would definitely recommend it and will visit again. Make sure you try the Creamed Corn!"
Dined on 6/13/2014
I always think it is nice to try
different restaurants , 21 Main is good but not worth the money paid for the food."
Dined on 6/12/2014
I have been frequenting 21 Main
since it opened and it has been, until last night, my restaurant of choice on the north end of the beach for entertaining friends. Service has always been on the slow side of the equation but nothing that warranted a bad review. However, last night's slow service coupled with an admitted incorrect main course order delivered to our dinner guest has now spurred this complaint. Perhaps it would've been overlooked had the manager offered to take it off our bill. The managers response only offered free dessert.....to a diabetic. As a business owner, I know mistakes/errors happen. Yet, there is always an opportunity for management to make things right. 21 Main management did not take this opportunity."
Dined on 6/7/2014
We came in with a large group of
hungry golfers. 21 Main handled our group with class and great service. The entire staff was on point and the food was delicious. "
Dined on 6/6/2014
My husband and I booked a table to
have a date night at a NICE restaurant before leaving North Myrtle Beach. 21 Main had a limited menu, but the food was excellent...except for the fried spinach side dish! It was so greasy, it was not edible. The CREAMED spinach was amazing. My husband's tuna was excellently cooked as were my scallops. The mushroom risotto was excellent. Dessert was very good, but the bacon maple ice cream, although innovative, we didn't enjoy it much. The service was exemplary. We were looking for a place to dress up a bit, and that did not disappoint. The only issue I had was the noise. The open space and marble floors made for a noisy ambiance, and the televisions over the bar were not appreciated by the diners. "
Dined on 5/30/2014
The sushi was so amazing. It had
the most complex flavor profile that I've ever tasted in sushi. The ahi tuna was really good too. The light sauce it was served on was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for a romantic evening out or for those looking for some amazing food. I didn't have the steak, but it looked really good when they brought it out to the other tables. There is no dress code for this place."
Dined on 5/27/2014
21 Main offers many different
dishes (as well as sushi) to sample from. We visited on a Monday night for a Birthday celebration and were pleasantly greeted by the Hostess and given a lovely table by the window. Patrick was a great server and we truly enjoyed our evening. We will be back again and again - it really is turning into our favorite place to dine!"
Dined on 5/26/2014
Overall a very nice experience.
Went there about 4 times so far, and I cannot say the food is excellent, but I can say that it is quite good, and the service was very, very good and attentive. My wife had beef tips in mushroom sauce with mashed potatoes. The tips were tasty in the mushroom sauce, but just a little on the bland side. The mashed potatoes were simply average. I make much better ones that those. I had filet mignon, and I asked for it medium, and due to the thickness came out a little rare in the center, but understandable. Very nice taste, but not like Ruth Chris or anything like that. As a side I had creamed spinach, and the spinach was good, but the "cream" was too liquidy for my taste. Nice friendly environment overall."
Dined on 5/25/2014
We dined Sunday night. Matt was
our server. He was nice. He seemed a little too busy however to give us undivided attention. We had to ask for bread and butter a couple of times. We were never offered cracked pepper. We had to ask for more wine. Took him a while to check back on us when we got our dinner. We never got steak knives. We were not asked if we wanted dessert or coffee, bill was just brought to table. Food was delightful. Hostesses were nice and polite. Beautiful place."
Dined on 5/25/2014
Great local restaurant for North
Beach Plantation guest! After a long day at the beach and pool we didn't want to drive anywhere so popped in for a bit. Great sushi bar and drink menu to choose from. They also have a great Ribeye here. They'll push for the strip but I find the ribeye to be a better flavored steak. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
We have enjoyed 21 Main the last
few years on beach trips. The food is consistently good and the menu has a good breadth that satisfies the entire family. They do tend to be heavy on the salt, which I enjoy but could be too much for some. Service was ok this time, but not enough to detract from an enjoyable meal. We will be back next trip. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
Went to 21 Main for my 25th
Birthday! Had a fantastic time!!! Great food. Good service. "
Dined on 5/9/2014
When we drove up to the beautiful
building there were no clues as to where to park; so we guested, headed around back and entered thru a back door.(Not Good) At such an upscale restaurant we expected valet parking. We were disappointed there were no intimate booths or semi private areas; all tables were in middle of huge room; TV going over bar rather than piano or background music; large group of young men came piling in for dining room behind us; they were noisy. We were surprised at dress code; guess there is not much you an do about that; flip flops, shorts, old jeans, t shirts, etc.. The good part; we had a great waiter, Sherman, excellent food except the mussels; they were tiny; smallest I have ever seen."
Dined on 5/3/2014
My husband and I wanted a fine
dining experience for our anniversary. It was all we hoped for and more. The food was excellent!"
Dined on 5/1/2014
We have dined at 21 Main every
time we stayed at North Beach plantation. When we were there in February we ate there all three nights because we loved it so much. Notice the past tense. The food is still delicious but the hostess and the server had attitudes that made us not want to go back. The hostess argued with us about wanting to go to the bar to get drinks before being seated our table. Then the server (Karen, whom we've had before) is always so unfriendly and acts like she'd rather be anywhere but there. 21 Main does not seem as busy as it used to be. I think we know why. The only friendly person was the water/bread guy and he was awesome."
Dined on 5/1/2014
Excellent food at great prices.
Very nice atmosphere with high quality service at good prices. Not very busy, but we received excellent service. Drinks are good but could be larger. "
Dined on 4/29/2014
The dinner was the best that we
have ever enjoyed in the Myrtle Beach area in the past 10 years. Everything was outstanding from the food, to the service, and to enjoyment of the restaurant. We have dined in some of the most expensive restaurants in Myrtle Beach but this one was by far the best! Compliments to the Chef and all of the staff. That was our first time but will not be the last."
Dined on 4/20/2014
It has been a while since I
enjoyed food this good. The atmosphere , staff , and phenomenal food made this a great ending to our stay at north beach towers."
Dined on 4/18/2014
The service and food are
impeccable. Very modifiable. You can ask for anything, anyway and they will bend over backwards to accommodate you."
Dined on 4/17/2014
I thought the food was excellent
steak was cooked properly, sides were excellent. It just took forever for drinks and the food to come out. I wouldn't even blame the wait staff as the waiter was fine. I would say they need someone experienced to expedite. I know we weren't the only ones waiting."
Dined on 4/12/2014
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Afitlhile, Meshack Mosimanegape (1993) Constituent processes of leaf senescence in Hordeum vulgare cv. Dyan. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Alfred, Luke (1993) "Dudu's Ghost" and the Dedication Orchestra at the 100 Club. SA Times .
Andrew, Timothy Gilbert (1993) The fishes of Tristan Da Cunha and Gough Island (South Atlantic), and the effects of environmental seasonality on the biology of selected species. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Atuahene-Sarpong, Boateng Kofi (1993) "Why I like history ..." : Ciskeian secondary school pupils' attitudes towards history. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Avis, Anthony Mark (1993) Coastal dune ecology and management in the Eastern Cape. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Baxter, Esther (1993) Epidemiological and aetiological aspects of diarrhoeal disease in the Eastern Cape. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Brady, Dean (1993) Bioaccumulation of metal cations by yeast and yeast cell components. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Butler, Ian (1993) 'People's English' in South Africa: theory and practice. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Cambray, James Alfred (1993) A comparative study of the histories of the sister species, Pseudobarbus afer and Pseudobarbus asper, in the Gamtoos River system, South Africa. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Clarke, Linda Colleen (1993) A critical analysis of the examining of poetry in the English First Language Higher Grade course at senior secondary level in Cape Education Department schools. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Claughton, John Sellick (1993) The tonology of Xhosa. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Coetzee, Anita (1993) Thermal decomposition of mixed metal oxalates. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Coetzee, Pieter Hendrik (1993) Form and substance in R.M. Hare's utilitarianism. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Cosser, Marijke (1993) Images of a changing frontier : worldview in eastern Cape art from Bushman rock art to 1875. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Coxon, Brian Duncan (1993) Lateritisation and secondary gold distribution with particular reference to Western Australia. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Davidson, Michael R. (1993) Domino Servite School: an evaluative case study of a private Christian secondary school in rural Natal. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Davidson, Raymond John (1993) Innovations in gold extraction. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
De Lange, Adriaan Michiel (1993) Conrad's impressionism : the treatment of space and atmosphere in selected works. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Deliwe, Dumisani (1993) Responses to Western education among the conservative people of Transkei. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Dollar, Evan Stephen (1993) An historical study of channel change in the Bell river, north eastern Cape. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Dormehl, Andries Christian (1993) The role of the international community in the South African transition: a critical review. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Drewett, Michael (1993) The integration of academic skills/support programmes into university department structures: a case study in the sociology of education. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Dwyer, Gordon Bransby (1993) The geology of the Welkom Goldfield with special reference to the "A" , "B" and Beatrix Reefs. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Eason, Jason Shane (1993) An investigation into cholinergic interactions in the rat pineal gland. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Falconer, Marc Stuart (1993) A study of Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Fourie, Clarissa Dorothy (1993) A new approach to the Zulu land tenure system: an historical anthropological explanation of the development of an informal settlement. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Gapara, Cornwell Sine (1993) A review of the deposition of iron-formation and genesis of the related iron ore deposits as a guide to exploration for Precambrian iron ore deposits in southern Africa. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Garratt, Patrick Ashworth (1993) Comparative aspects of the reproductive biology of seabreams (Pisces: Sparidae). PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Gilbert, Martin Jeffray (1993) The ecology of the South African citrus thrips, Scirtothrips aurantii Faure and its economic implications. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Goetsch, Patricia Ann (1993) The microbial production of polyphenol oxidase enzyme systems and their application in the treatment of phenolic wastewaters. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Gordon, Antony John (1993) The biological control of Hakea sericea Schrader by the Hakea seed-moth, Carposina autologa Meyrick, in South Africa. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Grange, Neil (1993) The influence of contrasting freshwater inflows on the feeding ecology and food resources of zooplankton in two eastern Cape estuaries, South Africa. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Haikney, Susan Ann (1993) The nature of olivine-rich cumulate rocks of the lower critical and lower zones of the northwestern Bushveld Complex. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Hendrikse, Hester Salomina (1993) 'n Interdissiplinêre benadering tot die klasmusiekonderwys in Suid-Afrika. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Hill, Trevor Raymond (1993) Contemporary pollen spectra from the Natal Drakensberg and their relation to associated vegetation communities. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Hodgson, Shane Ralph Colin (1993) The psychological sequelae of involvement in combat: a preliminary investigation. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Holbrook, Gregory Martin (1993) The structure of an irrigation scheme. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Hughes, Jeremy Francis (1993) An examination of the sonnets of E.E. Cummings. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Ismail-Cassim, Nazeem (1993) The effect of short chain fatty acids on picornavirus replication. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Johnston, Graham Francis (1993) A survey of the perceptions of lecturers and English Second Language students regarding ESL students' language-related problems at Technikon Natal. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Kemball, Athol James (1993) Data reduction techniques for very long baseline interferometric spectropolarimetry. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Kerber, Paulo Augusto (1993) Granitic series and their economic geology. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Latorre-Muzzio, Gina (1993) The influence of geological, genetic and economic factors on the ore reserve estimation of Kwaggashoek east iron ore deposit. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Leketi, Makgau Peter (1993) Evaluation of environmental education courses in Bophuthatswana colleges of education. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Lloyd, Gerry Trevor (1993) Ultrastructural development in the corpus allatum of the adult worker honey bee. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Longden, Nicholas Guy (1993) The effect of hydrostatic carbon dioxide pressure and extracellular ethanol on the performance of the yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae during fermentation. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Maart, Brenton Ashley (1993) The biotechnology of effluent-grown Spirulina, and application in aquaculture nutrition. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Makamba, B.B. (1993) Studies in fuzzy groups. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Matungulu, Givule Floribert (1993) La possibilité de la révélation et du salut dans les religions non chrétiennes:le debat protestant contemporain. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Meintjes-van der Walt, Lirieka (1993) The domestic worker : some considerations for law reform. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Mercer-Chalmers, June Dawn (1993) The thermodynamics of solutions and binary liquid mixtures. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Moll, John Bingham (1993) Studies on dune rehabilitation techniques for mined areas at Richards Bay, Natal. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Moore, Sean Douglas (1993) The biology of a facultative hyperparasitoid, Tetrastichus Howardi Olliff (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), and its potential as a biocontrol agent of lepidopterous stem borers. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Morgan, Glenda Nadine (1993) Reform and democracy in Mozambique, 1983-1991. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Mphaphuli, Shonisani Eunice (1993) 'A search for educational relevance': an investigation into the teaching of the rural settlement component of the secondary school syllabus with special reference to Venda. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Muller, W.J. (1993) Wax secretion in the Cape honeybee (Apis mellifera capensis esch.) in relation to juvenile hormone and age polyethism. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Naicker, Dhanasagaran (1993) School guidance and counselling in Natal: present realities and future possibilities. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Naidoo, Premnandh (1993) Collaborative teacher participation in curriculum development : a case study in junior secondary general science (January 1991-November 1991). Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Nonyukela, Nontathu Elizabeth (1993) The state of guidance in Mdantsane High Schools. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Nurton, Jane Patricia (1993) An investigation of Borrelia burgdorferi in South Africa. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Olivieri, Gianfranco (1993) The regulation of Serotonin N-acetyltransferase in the rat pineal gland. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Owen, David Rhys (1993) The journal of the Reverend William Impey (1838-1847): a critical study of his work and theology. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Petrie, Lauri René (1993) Pharmacodynamics of phenylpropanolamine : aspects of safety and efficacy in humans. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Pienaar, Gerry (1993) A study of children's valuations of their experiences at a resident environmental education field centre. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Pinnock, Donald (1993) Writing left: Ruth First and radical South African journalism in the 1950's. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Poswa, Mandisa (1993) History reading comprehension in black secondary schools : a Ciskei study. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Ramaite, Ipfani David Isaiah (1993) Chemical and spectroscopic studies of chromone derivatives. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Read, Gary Frank Hoyland (1993) A qualitative study aimed at describing & interpreting the changing symbolic meanings of HIV/AIDS which encountering HIV-positive patients introduces into the personal & professional identities of selected health care professionals. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Ritchie, Harriet Anne (1993) The construction, implementation and evaluation of a transactional analysis stress management course for adolescents. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Rouhani, Qurban Ali (1993) Digestible energy as a criterion for the development of diets for the African sharptooth catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Pisces: Clariidae). Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Russell, Neil Eric (1993) Aspects of the symplectic and metric geometry of classical and quantum physics. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Sirayi, Henderson Mziwoxolo (1993) The characteristics of some Xhosa dramas. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Smith, Graham Leslie (1993) A distributed Linda server on a network of heterogeneous processors. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Smith, Matthew John (1993) "Working in the grave" : the development of a health and safety system on the Witwatersrand gold mines, 1900-1939. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Stretton, Natasha Anne (1993) The political economy of educational provision in "white" commercial farming areas : findings from a case study conducted in the Ugie district in the north eastern Cape. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Thiel, Louise (1993) Personal growth through classroom English : (What pupils say they get out of English teaching). Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Twentyman Jones, Vanessa (1993) Morphological variation and its taxonomic implications for insular populations of Pseudocrenilabrus philander (Pisces: Cichlidae). Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Van Heerden, Gary Paul (1993) The work of the Reverend James Cameron of the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society from 1829 to 1835. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Van Noort, Simon (1993) The systematics and phylogenetics of the Sycoecinae (Agaonidae, Chalcidoidea, Hymenoptera). PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Van Rensburg, Nicolaas Gerhardus Lourens (1993) 'n Perspektief op kommunikasie in 'n post-apartheidsera in Suid-Afrika met spesifieke verwysing na die rol van Afrikaans. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Van Wyk, Elizabeth Joy (1993) Pineal-adrenal gland interactions : in search of an anti-stressogenic role for melatonin. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Van der Riet, Mary Boudine (1993) Mediation and the nature of cognitive socialization in the crèche and the home in a black rural context. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Vinjwa, Nobuzwe (1993) A critical investigation of selected Cape and Transkei environment study programmes in junior primary schools. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Ware, Anthony Brian (1993) Interactions between figs (Ficus spp., Moraceae) and fig wasps (Chalcidoidea, Agaonidae. PhD thesis, Rhodes University.
Watkins, Rees Collyer (1993) Algorithmic skeletons as a method of parallel programming. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Webb, Denver Arnold (1993) King William's Town during the South African War, 1899-1902 : an urban, social, economic and cultural history. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
Wood, Aidan David (1993) Aspects of the biology and ecology of the South African abalone Haliotis midae Linnaeus, 1758 (Mollusca : Gastropoda) along the eastern Cape and Ciskei coast. Masters thesis, Rhodes University.
van Heerden, Desireé (1993) The biology of Palexorista laxa (Curran) (Diptera : Tachinidae) : an internal larval parasitoid of Heliothis armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae). Masters thesis, Rhodes University.


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10 ways to make deployment easier on you, your family
1. Prepare all paperwork and legal documents before your spouse leaves. Once your spouse has boarded that ship, bus or plane and you've waved goodbye, it will be 10 times harder to obtain any legal documents requiring their signature. Don't expect that your spouse and the legal officer will be able to drop everything because you forgot to get a power of attorney and now you need a new ID card.
2. Agree on a financial spending plan. Decide together what will be done with the money (and extra money) that will be coming in throughout the deployment. Agree together on a budget, stick to it and get to the other side of deployment in a financially healthy place.
3. Don't listen to rumors, and don't spread them either. Rumors can cause large amounts of undue stress for spouses and families dealing with deployment. Only listen to the information you hear from your ombudsman, homeport liaison or command representative. If you hear something you find alarming, call one of them and verify the information. Telling other spouses the "news" will simply alarm them and cause an unnecessary uproar.
4. Follow OPSEC. Operational Security is a very serious issue — especially now that we live in the age of Internet and digital information. You should never talk about troop movement, locations, operations or any other classified information over the phone or Internet. This includes, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, email, blogs, etc. Remember, "Loose lips sink ships!"
5. Complete a project or learn a new skill. One of the worst things you can do throughout a deployment is sit around and do nothing. Instead of wallowing in the separation, take advantage of the time apart and use it to learn or do something you've always wanted to. Take a college class, paint a room in your house, build a bookshelf. FFSC's new "Miss Fix-It" workshops can teach you all kinds of things from how to change your own oil and perform routine maintenance on your vehicle to how to patch holes in a wall or fix a running toilet. The opportunities to learn are endless!
6. Keep in touch. Whether it's writing letters, typing emails or logging on to Skype, be sure there is a healthy amount of contact. Writing letters may seem old-fashioned, but it can often be therapeutic and can provide you with a keepsake to hold on to for years afterwards.
7. Talk to someone. Keeping your feelings bottled up can cause stress, so whether it is an individual friend, your command's FRG or an established support group, it is important to have someone you can turn to when things get rough.
8. Send care packages. Aside from being a much-appreciated gift by the deployed service member, care packages are fun to put together. Get flat rate boxes from the Postal Service for free and pack them full.
9. Remember, no news is good news. Often times, communication with a deployed spouse will be difficult. Calls will be dropped, emails will be left undelivered and letters will inevitably get lost in the mail. If you aren't hearing from your spouse, it's OK. If there is something worth knowing, your command representative will contact you.
10. Don't fantasize too much about the homecoming. Unrealistic expectations of what things will be like once your spouse gets home can sometimes be a letdown. Take it slow and don't let fantasies get in the way of enjoying your time together.


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Volunteer Opportunities
Time commitment
The payback of volunteer time required for Master Gardeners finishing the class is set at 40 hours. This equals the hours of training received. The district Extension agent can help you find a volunteer activity that meets your talents and needs.
Use a volunteer timesheet to record hours. Once complete, return the form to the Extension office.
Volunteering in the Fairbanks Area
One of the backbones of the Cooperative Extension is our volunteers. These individuals work for years making a difference in the community and we appreciate their efforts. Master Gardeners are required to complete 40 hours of community service to receive a Master Gardener Patch - signifiying you have completed all the necessary components. You can volunteer anywhere throughout the community doing garden related activities. A couple of the most popular places to volunteer throughout the community are listed below.
✿ Denali Center Greenthumb Program
The residents at Denali Center have a weekly Greenthumb gardening group. Residents enjoy planting seeds, transplanting houseplants, arranging flowers and easy gardening projects. They also have indoor planters in which to start bulbs. They are looking for two or three Master Gardeners interested in helping. Volunteers should be able to commit to two hours per week. Denali Center is a residential nursing home facility in Fairbanks. The majority of the population is elderly. Master Gardener volunteers help to design and implement a gardening program for residents. The goal of the program is to work with residents and involve them in planting and caring for plants throughout the growing season. Contact Carol Switzer at 907-458-5107 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
✿ Fairbanks North Star Borough Animal Shelter
Volunteers are needed to help with the FNSB Animal Shelter landscaping project. In the middle of May, volunteers meet to plant and design. In late May, volunteers are needed to plant baskets, boxes and trees. Help is also needed with summer watering. For more information, contact Suzanne Summerville at firstname.lastname@example.com.
✿Golden Heart Plaza and Riverwalk Gardens
Festival Fairbanks, a nonprofit community service organization, has been the "caretaker" of Golden Heart Plaza and Riverwalk Gardens. Master Gardeners donate one day to planting annuals or pruning and shaping trees and perennial shrubs in the park. Contact the Festival Fairbanks office at 907-456-1984.
✿Hospice of the Tanana Valley
Master Gardeners donate plants for the annual plant sale and help with publicity. Volunteers can also help plan the event, with meetings starting in February, or help in the greenhouse. Proceeds from the sale help pay for programs for families with terminally ill members. Contact Beth Vonnahme at 907.479.8974 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
✿Demonstration Garden and Booth Sitting at Tanana Valley State Fair
Master Gardeners have had extensive volunteer activities at the fairgrounds, including serving as judging superintendents in berries, fruits, vegetables, flowers and grains; display consultants; and grounds beautification. They have also spent hundreds of hours at public information booths. Contact Darcy Etcheverry at firstname.lastname@example.com or 907.474.2422
✿Flower Bed Planting at UAF
Master Gardeners instruct and assist other community members in planting flowers. Planting is the last week in May. Contact UAF facilities 474-7000 for more information.
✿Weeks Field Community Park
Master Gardeners have helped develop and care for the 13-acre park adjacent to the Noel Wien Library. The group meets Thursday mornings in the summer to tend perennial beds, trees, prune, irrigate, fertilize, weed, and generally care for the area. It is a convenient place to help if you live nearby, and children and dogs are always welcome at work parties. To volunteer contact, Joan Robson at 907.457.6989 or firstname.lastname@example.com; Denise Bates at 907.456.5797 or firstname.lastname@example.com
✿Annual Master Gardener Tour and Barbecue
More than 50 individuals attend the midsummer Master Gardener educational garden tour. This tour provides the community with a look at the premier gardens of Fairbanks and to see methods that do work. Contact Emily Reiter, president of the Master Gardeners of the Tanana Valley, at 907-479-0803 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
✿Kids' After School Gardening Program
Anyone interested in working with children in a gardening class should call Becky Hammer at 907-488-1809 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Kids meet after school Wednesday in April and May from 3:15-4:30 p.m. at Weller Elementary School. About four fun activities are planned per session.
✿Pioneer Park Gardeners
The Master Gardener Association has established several beds at Pioneer Park, including a historical vegetable garden. Help is needed in planting and caring for the plantings. Contact Emily Reiter, president of the Master Gardeners of the Tanana Valley, at 907-479-0803 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
✿UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden
Activities include planting seeds, transplanting, maintaining the garden, harvesting vegetables, building a rock wall, working in the gift shop and fund raising. Check out the list of jobs at http://georgesonbg.org/volunteer/, or contact the volunteer coordinator at 907-474-6921.
✿Walt Babula Children's Garden at UAF Georgeson Botanical Garden
Establishing the children's garden will require the talent and energy of many skilled and semi-skilled volunteers. You can help plant seeds and provide general labor at the garden. Contact the Botanical Gardens at 907-474-6921.
✿Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center
Volunteers are needed especially in the early spring when flowers and vegetables need to be planted into the ground. Vegetables are donated to Stone Soup Café. Contact Jason Faris at 907-347-5877 or email@example.com
✿Other Activity Ideas
❒ Assist with plantings at Fairbanks Pioneer's Home
❒ Write articles for the Master Gardener Update newsletter
❒ Assist Extension with homeowner site visits
❒ Plant flowers at the downtown bus stop
❒ Judge gardens in the 4-H garden tour
❒ Start a 4-H gardening club
❒ Help plan garden activities at a local elementary school


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Feds Factor Teen's Suicide Into Drug Case of Former Sandy Springs Solicitor's Husband
Federal prosecutors view Dakota Blaze Dyer as a victim in its drug trafficking case against Thomas Malone Jr. and nine other defendants.
Malone, of Roswell, is the husband of former Sandy Springs solicitor Jeannine Malone. She was let go from her position, Wednesday, when city officials learned of her husband's legal problems, after one month on the job.
UPDATE: State Seeks Indictment Against Former Middle School Parapro
A case against a former paraprofessional at a Forsyth County middle school will need to be presented to the Grand Jury for an indictment before the defendant can be formally arraigned.
The Jan. 2 court date listed on bond paperwork is just a date when Marvin Shane Pilcher, 26, had to report to the DA's office to provide current contact information.
Last month, Pilcher, a former paraprofessional at Riverwatch Middle School in south Forsyth County, was arrested and charged with one count of sexual battery against a minor, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Visit Cumming Patch for the complete story.
Cherokee Sheriff's Office Continue Heightened School Visibility
More Cherokee County sheriff's deputies will be visible at Cherokee County schools once classes resume next week.
The law enforcement agency announced today that there will be "increased visibility" once the Cheorkee County School District's second semester gets underway on Monday.
Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch has the story.
Walton Duo to Appear in All-Star Game
Walton High's Tyren Jones and Brandon Kublanow were chosen for Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl Game, as were Pope band members Nicole Johnson and Andie Leeds.
East Cobb Patch has the details.


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The Future of Nutrition Labels: Making It Easier to Be Portion-Savvy
The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990 required nutrition information to be on packaged foods only. So, why do some items not need a label? What are the laws set by the FDA and USDA?
The government is finally establishing more label laws. A mandatory meat nutrition label, due to go in effect Jan. 1, 2012, was pushed back until March 1, 2012 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. This rule will concern 40 of the most popular cuts of all "single-ingredient muscle cuts and ground meat and poultry products." The label will include calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, iron and total carb content.


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Rejecting the reply of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) in a case filed against proposed construction of river side corridor on banks of Khan River, National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed civic body to submit a detail map indicating places were sewerage and nullah flow into Khan River before August 25.
Shahrukh Khan's chase sequence in the film, Darr has been holding the industry record of the longest chase sequence.
When bollywood's Dabangg actor Salman Khan shakes his leg, the whole world whistles for him, he takes off-his shirt and his female fan-following goes on a fantasy trip.
A sessions court on Thursday framed charges agaisnt the prime accused in the Laila Khan murder case. Pervez Tak, Laila's stepfather, has been accused of murdering Laila and five of her family members in February 2011
While Salman himself has always been questioned about his alleged love affairs, his baby sister Arpita does not lag behind in matter of the heart. We bring you a list of Arpita Khan's alleged famous boyfriends. Read on to know which hotties has Arpita apparently been in love with...
Salman Khan's life may be an open book. But it remains on the wishlist of aspiring writers and biographers who have often approached Salim Khan to seek permission to write about his son.
Salman Khan's relationship status has always generated curiosity.
The stage is being set for Arpita Khan's wedding to her boyfriend Aayush Sharma. The Khan family has given their blessings to the couple
Ever since she came into the limelight, Sana Khan has found herself dragged into one controversy after another. This time, she was conned on a visit to Hyderabad.
Bollywood actor Amir Khan in Bhopal on Monday said he has no plan to join politics. Sent from Samsung Mobile
In a relief to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan a local court in Indore on Monday dismissed a compliant petition filed against Khan for his comment about the Kargil war which had created a political storm.
Salman Khan arrives in Delhi to attend Narendra Modi''s swearing in ceremony.
Terming Election Commission's decision to revoke the ban on BJP leader Amit Shah's participation in election campaigning as "unfortunate", Samajwadi Party today said that it was an "injustice" to party leader Mohd Azam Khan.
Controversy-prone Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan landed into a legal trouble as a complaint petition was filed against Khan in local court of Indore for his comment about the Kargil war which was created a political storm. Court has admitted the petition and next hearing is scheduled for May 12.
Rabiya Khan, mother of actor Jiah Khan, who died last year has urged the court to order the exhumation of Jiah's body to carry out more investigations and has also sought various probe reports, including medical records and call detail records.
Rabiya Khan, mother of actor Jiah Khan, who died last year has urged the court to transfer the investigations in the case to a special investigating team.
Rabiya Khan, mother of actor Jiah Khan, who died last year, has filed a petition in the Bombay high court claiming that her daughter had not committed suicide but was murdered.
Hearing Salman Khan&rsquos claims that the complaint against him was frivolous, the Bombay high court court cancelled the proceedings and said it was inclined to direct the petitioner to pay a fine of Rs 2,000 as litigation costs.
The Bombay high court on Monday quashed proceedings against Salman Khan in a private criminal complaint filed against the actor for posting court orders on his website
Court adjourns case to Feb 25.
Lawyer to hold press conference on light of chargesheet.
Aamir Khan braved fever and an ear infection to make it to Salman's birthday bash last night.
Salman Khan turns 48 today. The star brought in his birthday at his farmhouse in Panvel.


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Time has come to buy new wheel cleaner.
Use to use bilberry....
What next?
Time has come to buy new wheel cleaner.
Use to use bilberry....
What next?
Audi A3 2.0 TDI - S3 Intercooler - Darkside Developments Hard Pipe Boost Kit - EGR Delete - Milltek Non-Res Decat Exhaust System - Performance -Torque Custom Remap 187BHP + 335lb/ft
You cant go wrong with Bilberry personally, however you could also try some Car Pro Iron X if you've not done already and then get the ally's sealed to make cleaning easier the next times around
stay will berry just make a weeker mix if you wheels dont like it
2009 (58) plate audi A3 Sline 2.0TDI, DRL's with washers, Half Leather / Alcantara, I Pod Aux, 15% tints / EM tuning L.E.D. interior upgrade, fully machine corrected!
plus 1 for bilberry, i use valet pro stuff which is very good
I use wolfs nano wheel cleaner from polished bliss. I really like it. It's meant to add a layer of protection which I have to say Is noticeable when cleaning the wheels the next time.
A3 Black Edition 2.0 TDI 140.
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"Cute and Funny."
This story had me chuckling right away and the antics of the main female character made me laugh and roll my eyes at the same time. Simple and funny with heart.
"Insane in the Membrane."
I'm obsessed with the IAD series and I did like this book, but like the last book Lothaire left something to be desired, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt because he is crazy insane. The biggest redeeming quality of this book is that Ellie didn't put up with all the crap Lothaire was dishing out. I loved the quote "You get more with honey than you do with vinegar and when you run out of both you reach for the buckshot." There was a lot of complaining about the Ellie's accent and how annoying it was. I can tell you that I was so engrossed in the story that it didn't bother me at all and added to the ability to fool people by underestimating her. Still think Robert Petkoff voice is a panty dropper.
"Mixed feelings."
Althought I love Kresley Coles writing and this book was good I just wasn't a fan of Declan as a hero. He does totally transform in the end and turns out awesome. It's the getting there that left a bitter taste in my mouth. Regin is a much better person than I, because I don't know that I could have forgiven him the way she does. But with that said I still really liked the book, I am enthralled with the world that has been built in this series and I will be listening to everything KC writes. I really like how she manages to overlap the same story into each book, yet make it a new story by who's point of view. Usually I'm not a fan of this type of writing but KC does it without making it seem repetitive, she brings life and adventure to the story. It only gets better with Robert Petkoff reading it.
"This book is up there as one of my favorite IAD."
This book takes the series in a totally new direction and Kresley Cole pulls it off beautifully. She has a way of making a untamable man bent on possession and turning him into a wonderfully sexy male, who be still my heart I want as much as the heroine. Of course this book brings to mind more of how Sherrilyn Kenyon writes, so I recommend her if you haven't read her yet. This time we get to go to another realm and this one is harsh and unforgiving. The adventure and romance never fail to get my heart a flutter. My favorite type of series is where each book has a new set of characters as the main characters, but the world building intertwines with each book. I love the IAD characters. Again Robert Petkoff is awesome.
"Amazon Adventures."
I so love a good adventure book with lots of romance involving a hot sexy man. Not to mention Robert Petkoff super sexy voice. I could listen to him read anything. So far in this series I tend to like the Lykae books best but I can't wait to read the rest. Defiantly need to read this series in order. IAD is a great series, I am so glad I found it. If you like adventure in the Amazon I recommend reading The Codex by Douglas Preston, while this is not a super sexy romance book it is an awesome adventure in the Amazon with just a touch romance.
"Deep Kiss of Winter."
Audible messed up the numbering for the books in this series. This is actually Deep Kiss of Winter, so this is both book 7 and 8 in the audible series. I did enjoy this story but it is far from my favorite. My main reason is because both Daniella and Murdoch love was so unattached, it didn't feel real until closer to the end. I'm also not a fan of books that skip a bunch of time without telling us what is going on. This one did a lot of skipping time since the story starts out the same time as A Warlord Wants Forever and it skips time a bunch only to touch down briefly during each passing book in the series, but is from Murdoch's point of view. I feel like Kresley Cole could have made this book into a longer book because some of the build up for the end of the book was anti climatic, such as the crowning of Daniella. Narrator rocks as usual.
"Another Monster Addition."
I enjoy all the monsters in this series. This book has a darker feel to it. I didn't enjoy the story as much as I did the first two, although it is still good. The main reason is that I felt Zoey was way to flippant for situations going on around her. For instants she would say something but her actions often say something else. Plus she would often miss the obvious going on around her and I wanted to smack her for it. Where the purple Iris grows was a bit of a tear jerker. There is plenty to look forward to in the next additions. I purchased this book for a discounted price with the whispersync program for less than $6.
"Put your foot down or put it up their asses."
Yes I did liked this book, but essentially it is comparable to all the other stories in this series. So if you're a SK fan you will love it. But as much as I love SK's work I am getting a little tired of the tortured H/h and how they focused so much on the ugly part of their pasts. The mood of the book lightens the second half even with all the strife still in limbo. Thank God it wasn't as depressing as Darling's or Styxx's story, at which point I might have had to kill myself. I also had to scan my brain for who some of the characters were. I eventually went to Sherrilyn Kenyon's website to read the character's bio to remember, which I think is cool and that all authors should have one. I have always loved Fred Berman.
"Other stories in series are way better."
I'm glad I didn't start with this book. It was defiantly not as good as the other books in this series, I recommend starting with A Hunger Like No Other. I like Kaderin/Sebastian's and Maraketa/Bowen's stories the best. This book did have some questionable sex scenes that was on the verge of rape that was a turn off for me, but Myst loved it so I guess to each her own. I didn't think the narrators where that bad, but I think they should have just stuck with the male voice. I am not a fan of duel narration.
"If you have read one you have read them all."
I have enjoyed Amanda Quick older books in the past and every once in a while I like to read them again. I will admit that all of the older Amanda Quick's books are very similar. There is a headstrong heroine, a dashing hero, and an ancient mystery to uncover with villains in the back ground. Of course what's not to love about that. Narrator was only just ok, she is very breathy and with her accent it makes her harder to understand.
"Whoa, I'm fanning myself now."
This book was so good. Hot, funny, sweet and sour. I loved both Sabine and Rydstrom's characters, there was so much depth to them. I like the fact that they were not perfect. Kresley Cole sure knows how to turn them out. To date I have gobbled up her books and I cannot wait for more. Defiantly read in order. Each book is an adventure full of lore, romance, action, and great characters. And the cherry on top is the sexy narrator. If you like this book I recommend Sherrilyn Kenyon, Larissa Ione, Thea Harrison and Gena Showalter.
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Jerry Guin Adkins, 64, of Weatherford, died Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, 2013.
No service is planned at this time.
He was born Feb. 16, 1948, in Sweetwater and was a resident of Weatherford for several years. He grew up in Sweetwater and graduated from high school in Abilene. Jerry was an Army Vietnam veteran and bus driver. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and will be missed by all. He is now home with the Lord.
Survivors include his loving wife of 15 years, Karen Adkins; children, Christiana Adkins, Wendy Ringer and husband, Jeremy, Charlie Adkins, Kristin Conway, Alicia Martinez and husband, Eduardo, Kayleigh Adkins and Coy Adkins; mother, Mary Cotton; siblings, Bobby Adkins and wife, Lucille, Sylvia Roden and husband, James, Beverly Watson and husband, Hugh, and J.T. Wright; 14 grandchildren and expecting one in July; special friend, John Conway; and numerous other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Adkins; and a son, Luis Martinez Jr.
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Oil Painting of Leatherface from THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE.
Fans of the deceased painter Basquiat may dig this style.
Done as a partner project with a fellow painter, I drew it with a distortion of proportion for effect in my own style, and he finished it by painting it in his own 'Basquiat'-style .
As big horror and TCM fans , we chose to present Leatherface in his 'dinner' climax scene mask from the original Tobe Hooper film, as we have both always found this one more disturbing than even his well known skin-stitch mask.
It stands 6foot 8in. by 4foot 3in.
It is for sale for $500. I am in Los Angeles and can meet in person with anyone interested in seeing it there.
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9. Be ready to back off and leave — even if it is earlier than you planned — if your child gives you the signals he doesn't want you there anymore. (Remember middle school?)
Sure, we deserve better (at least a heartfelt "thanks, Mom and Dad") after helping them navigate the college-application process, calming their I'll-never-get-accepted-anywhere jitters, helping them survive the rejections and celebrate the acceptances, and, of course, figuring out how to foot the ginormous bill for their higher education.
But on their first day at college they're far too busy trying to get a foot in their new world to think about how you're feeling. Get over it!
We got that heartfelt "thank you" at graduation, as well as lots of hugs.
So did all the other parents, including the parents of Mel's freshman roommate. Did I mention Mel and her roommate Hollis became best friends? How were they going to manage without each other now, their close friends kept asking — just as we'd wondered how we'd manage without them when they headed off as freshman.
You will, we promised them.
This time, Mel was the one who wiped away tears. I had the tissues handy.
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Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player who is a former World No. 1 and currently ranked World No. 12 in singles and No. 20 in doubles with sister Venus Williams. The Women's Tennis Association has ranked her World No. 1 in singles on five separate occasions. She regained this ranking for the fifth time on November 2, 2009. She became the World No. 1 for the first time on July 8, 2002. She is considered to be one of the greatest women's tennis players of all-time in a career hampered by numerous injuries.


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Fox Chase Bank, Hatboro, Pennsylvania, has contacted the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to report that counterfeit checks bearing the name Fox Chase Federal Savings Bank are in circulation
The counterfeit items display the routing number 236073830, which is assigned to Fox Chase Bank. However, Fox Chase Bank issues official checks through an Integrated Payment Systems, Inc. account held at Citibank, N.A., Buffalo, New York, and those checks display the routing number 022000868.
The counterfeit items display "FOX CHASE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK" near the top edge, and "CASHIER CHECK" in the top-left portion of the item. A copy of the counterfeit item and a copy of an authentic official check (VOID) are attached for your review.
Any information you have concerning this matter should be brought to the attention of:
Barry Zalesky
Information about counterfeit items, cyber-fraud incidents and other fraudulent activity may be forwarded to the FDIC's Cyber-Fraud and Financial Crimes Section, 550 17th Street, N.W., Room F-4004, Washington, D.C. 20429, or transmitted electronically to email@example.com. Information related to federal deposit insurance or consumer issues should be submitted to the FDIC using an online form that can be accessed at http://www2.fdic.gov/starsmail/index.asp.
For your reference, FDIC Special Alerts may be accessed from the FDIC's website at www.fdic.gov/news/news/SpecialAlert/2006/index.html. To learn how to automatically receive FDIC Special Alerts through e-mail, please visit www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/index.html.
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NOTE: As a security precaution, the FDIC does not post to its Web site electronic images of fraudulent items or authentic checks that have been counterfeited. This is to avoid attempts by others to use these instruments to facilitate additional fraud. Financial institutions can view images of the fraudulent items and authentic checks (marked as VOID) using the FDIC's free, secure Web site, FDICconnect. (See more information about FDICconnect at http://www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2006/fil06032.html.) Printed copies of each Special Alert and its attachment(s) may also be obtained from the FDIC's Public Information Center (telephone: 1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200; fax: 703-562-2296; or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com).
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Disability parking is available in numerous locations throughout the center of campus. Spaces are concentrated in parking lots closest to campus buildings and are designated by pavement stencils of the international access symbol and by appropriate signage indicating the category of disability parking authorization required.
All drivers bringing vehicles to campus must properly register their vehicles with Parking Services. General campus parking regulations and restrictions apply to all vehicles regardless of drivers' or passengers' disability status. (While students are not permitted to bring cars to campus during their freshman year, students with significant mobility impairments may contact Parking Services to request special dispensation based on disability-related needs.)
The following disability parking authorization categories are designed to maximize campus accessibility for individuals qualifying for disability parking:
In order to park in "Regular Disability Parking" spaces on campus, individuals must:
This level of parking is reserved for drivers whose disabilities limit them to such an extent that the walking distance from "Regular Disability Parking" to building destinations is too far for them to physically manage. In order to park in L-Permit locations on campus, individuals must:
This level of parking is reserved for drivers or passengers who require wider transfer aisles for the easy loading and unloading of wheelchairs or scooters. In order to park in Wheelchair-Only Parking on campus, individuals must:
Temporary campus-based disability parking authorizations may be granted for a maximum of 14 days duration in order to allow applicants time to obtain a State Disability Parking Hangtag. The length (not to exceed 14 days) and category of the authorization will be determined by SSD based on the evident nature and severity of the applicant's distance walking limitations.
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Unpaid internships can be worthwhile if both the company and the intern approach the internship in the right way. The intern can benefit from networking opportunities, a chance to list real world experience on a résumé, and by being able to gain invaluable on-the-job training that will set them apart from other candidates. The company can benefit by having a new person share fresh perspectives on the business, having additional hands-on support, and giving back to the community by investing in new talent.
What's most important to employers when hiring interns?
You may be thinking that with a 3.74 GPA any employer would be happy to hire you. The truth is that even though your GPA is important, employers seek much more when hiring in today's job market. The #1 thing that employers look for is previous relevant experience. Other things that are important to employers are the transferable skills that students gain through their academic experiences as well as any internships, jobs, volunteer, research, or community service projects they have participated in. These transferable skills include: communication, interpersonal, leadership, organization, computer skills, administrative, etc..
With employers today seeking job candidates with prior real-world experience, internships are no longer optional. Many colleges and/or specific majors require that students complete an internship to fulfill their course requirement. With internships playing such a major focus in the overall education process, it is important for students to be creative when seeking internships to ensure that the experience will provide them with the knowledge and skills they need in land a job in today's competitive job market.
Paid vs. Unpaid Internships
Of course paid internships are always preferable to those that are unpaid. The problem is that it is estimated that only one half of all internships are paid. So, the question a student might ask themself is: should I do an unpaid internship for the summer or seek employment that will provide me with a weekly pay check?
Students may find themselves very frustrated when all they can find is unpaid internships available in their field. Anyone seeking an internship in the non-profit sector will most likely find these internships to be unpaid. In addition, there are many other companies that do not pay their interns. In accordance with the Department of Labor's Internship Guidelines, for-profit organizations must meet very specific criteria in order to not pay their interns. The year 2012 may set a precedent on how companies benefit from interns and may cause companies to take another look at how they provide compensation.
Will unpaid internships eventually become obsolete?
I think we are going to see more attention focused on the moral and ethical responsibilities of employers in regards to internships. In 2012 we have witnessed class action lawsuits from interns who previously worked for companies that did not provide compensation for their interns; such as: Harpers' Bazaar, Fox Searchlight, and Charlie Rose. In a conversation I had with Fox Searchlight last year they informed me that they are paying all of their interns moving forward with the intent of compensating students for the work that they perform. In December Charlie Rose recently settled a lawsuit paying out $250,000 to close the lawsuit filed by one of the programs previous interns.
What types of compensation are available for interns?
There are many ways that organizations can compensate interns. Some may pay an hourly fee while others might offer a stipend for the time the student works for the organization. There are companies that provide housing and transportation costs while others that offer benefits such as free tickets to major events and/or a chance for the intern to meet important people in the field by inviting them to conferences or other professional development activities offered primarily to professionals currently working in the field.
Organizations that do not offer compensation for their internships may be subject to the more stringent guidelines as they have been laid forth by The Department of Labor. In addition to federal guidelines pertaining to internships, some states have their own regulations as well. As one example, in California the state requires that interns receive credit for their internship.
Can unpaid internships provide a win-win situation for both the intern and the company?
There are times when an unpaid internship can be considered a win-win situation for both the employer and the intern. Companies can benefit from having an intern since they may possess the latest knowledge and skills being taught in the classroom. This new perspective a young intern can bring to the table can enhance some of the more established talent currently working for the company. Companies who take the time to mentor their interns can also feel good about providing students with real-world experience by introducing them to some of the best professionals in the field.
For the student, the real world experience they gain by doing an internship helps them bridge the gap between academics and what they need to do in the work place in order to be successful. Internships are also a great addition to any resume. One of the main benefits of doing either a paid or unpaid internship is the fact that students will be able to make connections and network with key figures currently working in the field. There's nowhere else that the student can gain these types of benefits other than doing an internship, volunteer, community or research experience.
Working as an unpaid intern can have its own benefits as well. Interns may have the chance to exert more control when doing an unpaid internship by letting the employer know what type of experience they are hoping to get. When doing a paid internship companies generally think of the intern more as a regular employee rather than someone who is there to learn the many facets of the job. As an unpaid intern it's much easier to turn down a job if the company isn't willing to provide the type of training that will help you get a job after graduation.
So, and rightfully so, you may still be asking yourself, "is my unpaid internship illegal"? Here is a 5-Minute Flowchart that may help you to answer that question.


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Family Owned, Operated, and Inspired
OPDC is rooted in the innovative farming and dairy endeavors of the McAfee grandparents. Since the 1950s, McAfee Farms have been leading advocates of nature-friendly farm practices. In 1988, the family established an organic farm and by 2000, Organic Pastures Dairy Company became California's first raw milk dairy with certified organic pasture land. The dairy is located near Fresno, California, in the heart of the fertile San Joaquin Valley, and is one of the few remaining family-owned and operated dairies in California.
The Best Milk You Can Buy
Organic Pastures produces 100% USDA certified organic, Grade A, raw milk of super premium quality. USDA organic standards require that cows be pasture grazed just four months out of the year. OPDC goes far beyond this standard and grazes our cows on green pastures every day. In addition to green pastures, our cows are fed: a specially formulated organic mineral supplement, free choice salt and trace mineral blocks, high test organic alfalfa, and some sweet organic corn to keep them healthy and strong. The Company has been recognized repeatedly in independent NFO (National Farmers Organization) tests as having the best milk taste of the dairies surveyed.
Animals are raised outdoors on pasture or range on true family farms with the "most stringent" humane animal welfare standards according to the World Society for the Protection of Animals.
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At OPDC the vigor of each cow is a high priority. Our individually named cows are never given antibiotics, hormones, or GMOs (Genetically Modified Org-nisms). Only approved naturopathic methods are used to care for the cows, and this preventative, nature-based healthcare keeps the herd healthy all year.


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An Attempt at Exhausting
a Place in Paris
Georges Perec
translated by Marc Lowenthal
Wakefield Press ($12.95)
by Kevin Carollo
to see not just the rips, but the fabric (but how to see the fabric if it is only the rips that make it visible: no one ever sees buses pass by unless theyre waiting for one, or unless theyre waiting for someone to come off of one . . .)
The city is where we are most together and apart together. In An Attempt at Exhausting a Place in Paris, the most banal objects or quotidian trajectories become marvelous moments of anonymous being. This is perhaps what Georges Perec and his fellow Oulipo practitioners inherited from the Surrealists—the belief in the resonant meanings of everyday language and life. The marvelous is found in the dynamic intersection of language and the material world, or the hundreds of simultaneous actions, micro-events, each one of which necessitates postures, movements, specific expenditures of energy. The initial clinical tone of the text soon makes way for the delectably poetic nature of An Attempt. By observing the intricate fabric of one urban intersection, Perec creates a strikingly beautiful poem out of the everyday, observed world.
The poetic potential of this particular experiment should be noted at the outset. Criticism of Oulipo, or the Workshop of Potential Literature, necessarily tends to focus on the scientific or experimental nature of the group. Perec himself is, after all, perhaps best known for A Void (La Disparition), a 300-page novel about disappearance written entirely without the letter e (or, alternatively, as author of the worlds longest palindrome). The end result of An Attempt suggests quite a dramatic kind of epiphanic potentiality imminent in all people, places, and things—and yet this somehow occurs in the humble, understated way of the everyday. Little haikus creep more than leap out of the text:
People stumble. Micro-accidents.
A 96 passes by. A 70 passes by.
It is twenty after one.
Here, Perec is ostensibly just listing everything he can observe, but it reads more like a profound insight into the nature of existence—people are micro-accidents, arent they? And, though Perec is merely noting the passing buses and time of day, their ritual and predictable trajectories make one think about how they reflect our banal and infraordinary lives. An elision of metaphysical boundaries also occurs between the humans and pigeons of the square: The pigeons at my feet have a fixed stare. So do the people looking at them. This observation sets up another nice haiku:
All the pigeons settle on the plaza.
The lights turn red (they do this often)
Scouts (same ones) pass by the church again
Perec chooses a decidedly local focus in both space and time for his experiment—the Place Saint-Sulpice during a weekend in October 1974—but in so doing he strikes a chord of universality in the urgent and ephemeral course and commerce of urban experience. He soon realizes his attempt to somehow exhaust this place by describing it is doomed to delightful failure; exhaustion implies a completion or mastery that both the place and writing resist. In his cogent afterword, translator Marc Lowenthal calls the project a noble exercise in futility. Nor does it seem that Perec ultimately cares to be objective about the objects he observes. One day he obsessively records the passing of buses, the next day hes lost all interest in them. Are they the same buses? That is for you to decide. Meanwhile, this beautiful little tome of urban motion and Ghostliness from the past is truly haunting.
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This Week on Serious Eats Chicago
Highlights from the week.
This Week on Serious Eats Chicago
- First Impressions: We Eat Most Everything at State Fair, and You Should, Too
- Have an Offal Halloween: 18 Dishes With Off Cuts We Love in Chicago
- We Eat Everything at Jimmy Jamm Sweet Potato Pies
- Scenes from Celebrity Chef Ball 2013 for Meals on Wheels of Chicago
- Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Leigh Omilinsky's Lincoln Square
- The Brunch Dish: Kegs & Eggs at DryHop Brewers
- Big and Meaty Korean Chicken Wings at DAK
- Lula Cafe Transforms into House of Hunan Human (for Halloween)
- A Sandwich A Day: Shrimp Po' Boy at Big and Little's
- South Side Eats: Hot Dogs and Bacon Get Together at Delicias Mexicanas
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Urologic Diseases Research Updates
Spring 2012
New Publication
The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) has published the following new fact sheet:
Updated PublicationsThe NKUDIC has updated the following publications:
- Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
- Urinary Tract Infections in Children
- Urinary Tract Infections: What You Need to Know
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- What I need to know about Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
- What I need to know about My Child's Urinary Tract Infection
- What I need to know about Urinary Tract Infections
These publications are available at www.urologic.niddk.nih.gov.
NIH Publication No. 12–5743
May 2012
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