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Once he was in front of the half marathon field in Charlotte, N.C., last weekend, Lance McDaniel reassessed his prerace goal.
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He participated as part of a five-person team representing the Princeton Church of God's running club.
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(408) 437-2170
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Executive Chef:
Roger Maune
Dress Code:
Business Casual
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Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
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We can accommodate special events of all sizes including rehearsal dinners, birthdays, holiday parties and more!
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A word from Spencer's
Featuring USDA prime steaks aged for 21 days, hand cut and seared to perfection. Spencer's for Steaks & Chops at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, sophisticated and approachable, offers a memorable San Jose dining experience with handcrafted dishes, scratch made cocktails, and a distinctive
destination wine list.
Knowledgeable servers may also recommend our famous chops, fresh local seafood, and innovative side dishes made with local organic produce. Desserts are made fresh daily and include Rich Tall Chocolate Layer Cake and our forever classic New York Style Cheesecake.
Friendly conversation, timeless martinis and fine wines are featured at The Spencer's Bar. The San Jose bar menu offers a wide variety of our featured items.
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Diner Reviews
Great steak, a little pricey, but
very high end. Everything cooked perfectly. Risotto a little on the rich side and a little lacking of big bold flavors. Great salads"
Dined on 7/27/2014
The host needs etiquette training.
I was talking with him and a couple showed up and he proceeded to try to seat them before me and they were a walk in. I actually had a reservation. Service was a little slow. Food was pricey but was happy to see one prix fixe on the menu. The outside bar scene and hotel guests were distracting to us as we could see kids laying on couches and goofing around. Also was not pleased about having to pay for parking."
Dined on 7/25/2014
The food was exceptional as usual
and the waiter was very good but it felt like he was in a hurry. Ticky tack but we weren't offered their bread (which is exceptional). Again share the blame but the waiter did not mention a salad course (wedge is amazing). So the steak 12oz. New York with bleu cheese and bacon was perfect! Would have been a better experience if we could have relaxed with a glass of wine, salad and bread, and then the main course. The restaurant was very busy so maybe more staff at the busy times?? Not recommending that people do not go here merely recommending maintaining some control over your dining experience so you can have a great time."
Dined on 7/24/2014
Dined on 7/12/2014
I ordered the 24 oz. Porterhouse
and it was delectable. It was paired with an amazing bottle of Twomey wine. This was my first experience at Spencer's and I would definitely dine here again."
Dined on 7/10/2014
First time here the prime rib melt
had no flavor. Besides that place is pretty good."
Dined on 7/2/2014
Steaks and sides are always good,
although occasionally steaks are cooked substantially less than requested. I've ordered medium rare and had a blue steak delivered a couple times. Service is *always* slow, exceptionally slow. The waitstaff is nice enough, but the service quality doesn't match the food. Water glasses are left empty, plates are left empty on the table when the eating is clearly finished by all."
Dined on 6/28/2014
This would seem to be a good
business dinner site, the meal was quite good."
Dined on 6/24/2014
I eat here at least once every two
weeks. I have a lot of business lunches here.The food is great, the ambiance is nice. I have a favorite waiter and I try to sit in his area if at all possible."
Dined on 6/20/2014
I treated my Husband for Father's
Day. The Bar area was crowded (all were having a good time) and the restaurant (for a Reservation for 6:15 PM) was not busy. Service: beverages: slow; salad course: delicious, fresh and timely ;Entre': reasonable time; after dinner service: poor."
Dined on 6/15/2014
Had a wonderful peaceful
Anniversary. The food was amazing and our waiter was really nice ."
Dined on 6/14/2014
Something else is their
de-constructed cobb salad. Called "Shaken, not Stirred," a very different take on your usual lunch salad. Their steaks are wonderful and usually cooked perfectly to order. Service can be a little slow, but attentive. I don't usually expect to find a very good restaurant in a hotel, but Spencers is special and often overlooked by San Jose diners. Plus they validate parking! "
Dined on 6/4/2014
I recently dined at Spencer's
since it was nearby work. In the past the steaks were properly cooked and the service was always on par. On this last visit, I was disappointed with both the quality of the steak and the wine service. Although I had ordered the bottle of wine after placing the order on the steak, my expectation was for the wine to arrive first to give it time to open up. The wine showed up after I was half way done with the steak. I requested my steak cooked medium rare, extra char on the outside. They completely forgot about the extra char request and the steak had little to no seasoning. I had to ask our server for some sea salt to improve the lack of flavor. For the price of these steaks with no sides, I expected much more. "
Dined on 6/2/2014
We were seated at a nice table by
the fireplace. Service was slow despite dining room not being too busy. Our sever rarely checked with us. Took almost thirty minutes for first course of salads to arrive. Salads were good. Steaks were great but one was under cooked and another arrived without the ordered sauce. The person was half way done by the time server checked back. Sides were a big disappointment. They were all lukewarm and without much flavor. The fries were dark brown and crispy. Don't know if it was bad night in kitchen or if inconsistency is the norm. Would likely return to give another chance."
Dined on 5/11/2014
Spencer's is a nice place to dine
for a special night out or a business meeting unless you're used to spending $$$ on a dinner. It's a bit pricey with the sides needing to be ordered separately, but there's a special of 3 sides for $20. The ambience is very nice & the restaurant is designed so the noise level is pretty subdued. The service was excellent. The food was very good - I would have rated excellent except that I ordered a steak - "medium rare with more rare then medium" but when I cut into it, the steak was medium with no rare. "
Dined on 5/7/2014
Overall the food, service and
ambience was great. We had a reservation and they immediately sat us at a great table. Upon arrival we were greeted and were given time to look through the beverage selection. The staff was very polite, friendly and attentive to us. Definitely will return. "
Dined on 5/1/2014
One person: salad, steak, two
drinks was $120 with tip, so while the steak was top notch and cooked to order, the prices are a bit above other similar top notch steak houses. Many business meetings in evidence, so probably a go to for deals and to be seen."
Dined on 4/30/2014
I enjoyed my meal, but Spencer's
needs to work out something better with Double Tree. Valet parking was $20--an outrageous amount--and not all of it was validated by Spencer's. Self-park is anything but obvious, and I drove around 6 blocks looking for parking before finally caving in to the valets. I will not return as long as this policy is in effect--way too much on top of an already expensive dinner."
Dined on 4/27/2014
Spencer's is in the classy
Doubletree hotel. It's a fine dining experience. Great steaks! The crab cakes were very good. The Ahi Tuna appetizer was excellent. But the beet salad wasn't great or I've had better. But the steaks were really delicious and perfectly prepared. I think they cook them at 1600 deg. F. So Ruth's does it at 1800, Fleming's 1700, and Spencer's 1600. They're all great steaks. You can't go wrong at Spencer's and if you need a place to sleep afterwards, you're already at the hotel."
Dined on 4/27/2014
The food is very good for a
restaurant in a hotel. It's pricey for the quality. Steaks are good, sides were just ok."
Dined on 4/24/2014
Great food, lovely place. Terrible
waitress-Teresa P. Didnt know wines, brought salad after entree,(had two plates in front if me) didnt know desserts. Most likely filling in for someone given it was Easter. Will try again. "
Dined on 4/20/2014
Wonderful steaks.... and off menu
is a phenomenal brandy peppercorn sauce ...highly recommend this one."
Dined on 4/16/2014
Kelvin, "5-star" server, chef, and
other staff, made our birthday dinner evening extra special. Food, cocktails, and wine were all wonderful. My friend and I enjoyed a magnificent meal in an elegant dining room. We experienced two and one-half hours of unrushed, sheer, pleasure!! We look forward to returning to Spencer's for another extraordinary dining experience!!"
Dined on 4/12/2014
When you are going to have a $$$
meal you expect people to dress up a little. The hotel guests were very casually dressed. I will not be back for a special occasion because it is uncomfortable to be the only dressed-up couple in a casual family restaurant. For a family looking for great food and willing to pay $$$ this is a great option on a Saturday night."
Dined on 4/12/2014
I've been to this restaurant quite
a few times, and usually found the food to be outstanding. Took business associates there and heard the steak was amongst the best they ever had. Will try once more but if this happens again it's off my list. Far too expensive to be less than a stellar experience. Appetizer: deep fried artichoke tasted wonderful if a little oily, sauce was uninteresting. Crab cakes tasted slightly off Main: Steak (NY Strip) was unusually tough, and sides boring. $15 for desert wine less exciting than I've paid <$7 a bottle. Service: over-attentive. We don't need to be asked every 2mins if everything is OK. At a restaurant in this class we can meet the server's eye when they are nearby."
Dined on 4/9/2014
My Sunday birthday dinner at
Spencer's was perfect in every way: attentive knowledgeable staff; superbly prepared, tasty food; and a quiet refined atmosphere. I had the Forest Mushroom Risotto, a dish redolent with flavor, usually seen only at a large dinner house. The steak and lamb chop entrees were equally tasty and tender. When our family has a special occasion, and sometimes just want a nice dinner out, we choose Spencer's. Hands down."
Dined on 3/30/2014
Spencer's was a welcome dinner
spot after a day of travel. Great food, service, ambience! Our table was near the beautiful fireplace which "set the tone" for our evening. The martini was perfect and our wine delicious. The food was excellent, albeit on the expensive side, but overall an excellent experience. We would definitely return!"
Dined on 3/23/2014
We were disappointed in the
service as it was almost non-existent, which was surprising as the restaurant was quiet for a Friday evening. I always kick myself for giving a server my order and then asking them not to fire the meal until we have had a chance to enjoy our cocktails and a bit of conversation. Our server assured us she would not fire the meal. 10 minutes later she walked by to fill water glasses and to let us know our meal would be "right out". I was shocked and reminded her of my request, she said she would take care of it. When the food did arrive it had obviously been under heat lamps and was cool and rubbery. I asked to speak to the manager who said they would work on improving training, she comped the salads."
Dined on 3/14/2014
Apps were tasty, service was
engaging and food was pretty good. While the service was attentive, it was extremely slow at times (probably during staff meal). Good for business meals - good atmosphere."
Dined on 3/6/2014
Don't go for a birthday if you
want a little something special. Even though I mentioned that it was my husbands birthday dinner, that was not even acknowledged. I found myself waiting for fill ups on coffee and water. For the price I was expecting more. Go to Outback and save your money."
Dined on 2/26/2014
Why does it take so long to get a
drink? Wait person should ask within 3 minutes of seating That gives us plenty of time to review menus Bread Is delicious Prime rib excellent Side dishes are expensive Room is beautiful"
Dined on 2/22/2014
The steaks were outstanding.
Appetizers delicious. Expensive but well worth the visit. I would go for special occasions."
Dined on 2/22/2014
My night out for dinner was very
nice; the steaks were fantastic but quite frankly - the "witches convention" that apparently occurs around mid-February in the hotel each year, with a non-stop freak-show of Halloween-bedecked, obese people, spoiled the otherwise traditional "steakhouse ambiance". So I'll avoid Spencer's in the future at that time of year."
Dined on 2/15/2014
My group splurged on dinner here
for a daughter turning 15. The food was fantastic, even for the vegetarians. The service likewise was pleasant and attentive. For a fine dining experience it was an excellent value--I've been to places more expensive per person that we're not nearly as delicious, pleasant or fun. Highly recommend this for special events."
Dined on 2/15/2014
Made a reservation through
OpenTable and arrived on time. We weren't seated for 25 minutes. No explanation or apology ... Just "we're really busy." Once seated, our waitress (an Asain woman) treated us like we were at a drive thru window at McDonalds....rude, matter of fact, and didn't explain the menu. We were informed they were out of bread. No apology or attempts to rectify. Our waitress bluntly said "we're out of bread." The food was sub-par and seemed more like a Vegas buffet steak than that which you would expect from an upscale steakhouse. The only time the waitress cracked a smile or even showed a hint of friendliness was when she brought the bill. It was over $150 (for 2 peopl. Without alcohol). Go to Morton's or Forbes Mill."
Dined on 2/14/2014
I wrote a special request on Open
Table when I made the reservation for VDay. When I arrived, two hostesses looked me in the eye and confirmed they saw my request and would relay it to the waiter. Low and behold, when the dessert plate comes out, my request was not fulfilled. Too bad, I thought folks were competent enough."
Dined on 2/14/2014
We went here for Valentine's
dinner. The service was slow but the person waiting on us was nice and cheerful. We ordered from the Prix-Fixe menu and out of the 4-course meal, 3 of them were really not good at all. The appetizer size was small but good. We had the mixed greens with a side of pork-belly which was dry as wood with absolutely no flavor. Next the steak arrived and while mine was too salty, my husband's steak was very fatty and not done properly. The only reason we didn't want to complain too much was because we wanted to have a relaxed date and the ambiance was nice. I wish something could have been done about the $250+ dinner, as I felt even the dessert missed the mark. I don't think I will recommend this place to anyone!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
Valentines day is when we went.
They should have had more servers. Service was slow"
Dined on 2/14/2014
We went here for our Valentine's
dinner. I was not told there would be a set menu. Was surprised and disappointed. Although the food was very good...the service was slow and no one came to check on us thoughout the whole meal. We felt $15.50 for a small martini was outragious, and our bill with tip came to over $300. Although I did mention I would recommend this restaurant, I would with the warning that BIG BUCKS will be spent."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Spencer's has been highly
recommended and our Valentine's Day event with hubby was very special. The atmosphere of breaking up the room with drapery more intimate. The menu was prix fixe but allowed flexibility. The only downfall to me was the inconsistency in serving sizes of the salads. The entrees were beautifully presented and prepared as ordered."
Dined on 2/14/2014
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HILLSBOROUGH — The State Highway Patrol on Monday identified a N.C. Central University police employee as the second victim of a fatal head-on crash Saturday night on Old. N.C. 10.
Jurina Smith Vincent-Lee, 35, of Durham worked as a human resources and training liaison for the NCCU campus police department, according to the department's website.
Trooper G.L. Ingram said that Vincent-Lee was driving 2007 Toyota Scion westbound on Old N.C. 10 near New Hope Church Road when she crossed the center line and hit an oncoming Ford Escort driven by Dixie Shively of Durham.
Both women died at the scene in the crash and a resulting fire, Ingram said. Investigators needed the help of the state medical examiner's office to identify Vincent-Lee.


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The recent storms that we have experienced resulted in many fallen trees and limbs that have called into action the " weekend warriors." Unfortunately, chain saws and wood splitters, which are very handy tools to use for such clean ups, can be very dangerous lethal weapons that can cause mutilation and amputation injuries.
Several local hospitals have seen a recent increase in tool related mutilations of extremities. Doctors caution that the improper use of chain saws, log splitters, wood chippers and other potentially dangerous tools have landed numerous individuals in the hospital with amputated fingers, hands, crush accidents and other catastrophic injuries.
There are a great number of tips that experts have given to safeguard you from harm when using these devices, which include:
- If you can afford to hire an expert to perform this work, especially if it is outside of your comfort zone or if you have never done it before, please do so;
- If you are going to use these potentially dangerous tools be sure to read and follow all instructions, especially safety warnings, regarding their use;
- Do not involve children in helping you out as the risk of injury is far too great;
- Always wear protective gear including eye protection;
- Be hypersensitive to what you are doing, do not place your hands near the machinery, do not rush, after you turn the machine off double check to make sure nothing is still moving or can restart;
- Be very careful in the storage, use and dispensing of gasoline; and
- Above all, use common sense when using these tools that under certain circumstances could result in ultra-hazardous situations.
Although the advice given by experts is basic and obvious, the potentially fatal and oftentimes catastrophic injuries that may result merit stressing this important information, especially at this time.
Save yourself the heartache, pain and the disability that may result from the misuse of these dangerous tools and be ever mindful of the fact that your life, or the life of a loved one, can change in a fraction of a second. Be vigilant and be safe.
Richard P. Hastings is a Connecticut personal injury lawyer at Hastings, Cohan & Walsh, LLP, with offices throughout the state. He has been named a New England Super Lawyer and is the author of the books: "The Crash Course on Child Injury Claims"; "The Crash Course on Personal Injury Claims in Connecticut" and "The Crash Course on Motorcycle Accidents." He has also co-authored the best selling book "Wolf in Sheep's Clothing- What Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know and Won't Tell You Until It's Too Late!" He can be reached at 1(888)CTLAW-00 or by visiting www.hcwlaw.com.


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By Jessica Bruha
The Norman Transcript
NORMAN — Local attorney Micheal Salem recounted several "unpopular" cases he won over his 38 years of work, emitting glimpses of passion for his career and defending civil rights for Oklahomans.
Salem is one of three Oklahoma attorneys selected by the Oklahoma Bar Association for the 2013 Fern Holland Courageous Lawyer Award, which is given to an OBA member who has courageously performed in a manner befitting the highest ideals of the profession.
Salem will receive his award Nov. 14 during the 2013 OBA annual meeting Nov. 13-15 at Sheraton Hotel in Oklahoma City.
"I'm not sure I belong in that rarefied atmosphere," Salem said of the award. "She (Fern Holland) made a very significant sacrifice."
Salem said Holland was involved in Iraq conflicts and was killed. Holland's "true dedication to law resulted in the ultimate sacrifice," he said, adding that it was an honor to be selected.
The local attorney was selected for the award after representing Muneer Awad, former executive director of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Salem said Awad began the case on his own and, in between filing a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction hearing, Muneer retained him.
The two worked to block a new state constitutional amendment that would have prohibited state courts from recognizing "Sharia law" or Islamic law.
State Question 755, the "Save Our State Amendment," was approved by 70 percent of voters in November 2010. They were up against popular vote, but Salem's and Awad's actions helped stop what they saw as a backslide.
"Oklahoma was heading down a path I think would have been very destructive," Salem said. "It would have been similar to the segregation of blacks. That is not progress."
If SQ 755 had been passed, Salem said it would have condemned an entire religion, condemned any foreign country and culture, and fostered prejudice and xenophobia, or an irrational fear for what's perceived to be foreign or strange.
For example, Oklahoma wouldn't be able to recognize a marriage that occurred in a foreign country because the marriage would have occurred under foreign law.
"It was amazing. There were exhibits we introduced that showed what people were thinking about this amendment," he said.
Salem still keeps a postcard sent to him during that time that basically asked him to tell his client, Awad, that if he didn't like it here, he should get on his camel and go home. Awad was born in Michigan and went to school in Georgia, Salem said with a laugh.
"That card just kind of illustrates the depth of ignorance people have about this," he said.
It also was a reminder of the prejudice still very prevalent today and how close it came to the surface in the litigation.
Salem said he hopes the litigation is used for education about civic responsibility and constitutional rights and the dangers that come along with making decisions about people based upon their religious beliefs.
He's not sure the Oklahoma legislature has learned his lesson about this yet, he said.
"Litigation is meant to create understanding," he said. "I just wonder how many more teaching moments we can afford."
Other cases of note: Salem also has been involved in numerous other cases dealing with federal civil rights litigation, which he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to. Some of those included challenging religious practices in elementary schools involving the Little Axe and New Lima school districts in 1985 and 1992, respectively.
The Little Axe lawsuit garnered him the Oklahoma Courageous Advocacy Award for the Oklahoma Bar Association in 1984. Salem said the case was referenced in the congressional debate that took place in the '80s dealing with religion in schools.
The New Lima lawsuit is, to Salem's knowledge, the only establishment clause ever tried to a jury, which ruled in favor of his client.
Another case in 1993 that he was successful with was a lawsuit by death row inmates seeking to prohibit prison interference with inmates' right of access to courts and right to counsel. The case, Mann v. Reynolds, was decided on in the 10th Circuit of Appeals in 1995.
The attorney said the injunction held off all executions for about 18 months during the litigation.
"I thought it was an important issue that needed to be settled before any executions went forward," he said.
The list of accomplishments and awards Salem has received for his work is long, but it's an indication of his passion and dedication he has sustained throughout his career.
He has battled the majority and triumphed for the minority, making it easy to see why the Oklahoma Bar Association would select him as a courageous lawyer for the second time.
Jessica Bruha
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OTTUMWA — The new communications tower project in Wapello County is still in a holding pattern due to rainy weather.
Josh Stevens, the Wapello County emergency management coordinator, said Wednesday that the project is still on hold because of rain and the soft ground it leaves behind.
"The rain last week put us in a holding pattern ... ," he said. "So, it's a slowing process for the project."
After the crane arrives, Stevens said the project will still have to wait for dry ground.
"Once we get some dry ground, the work will go well," he said. "But it's been raining a couple of days here and a couple of days there. It's like getting ready to mow and the rain comes."
When the weather clears up, then the crew can move heavy equipment to the site in the Ottumwa Street area, Stevens added.
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History runs deep across Oregon's varied landscapes that seem to offer a treasure trove of places and activities that reveal much about our past.
In fact, one region in particular offers plenty of hands-on lessons in history that – with a little imagination – can transport you to a very different Oregon.
Hells Canyon of the Snake River offers you thrills, chills and maybe a spill along Oregon's most challenging whitewater river.
But rugged and remote adventure is but one entree from a remarkable menu of Eastern Oregon adventures.
Upriver from Hells Canyon at Farewell Bend State Park (at Brownlee Reservoir) you'll enjoy an oasis of green – where acres of spreading locust trees provide cool shady relief from the summer sun.
Joe Kenick, Oregon State Park Manager, said that the historic site earned its name from the earliest pioneers who passed through the area on their westward treks:
"This is where they had to say 'farewell' to the Snake River and move up toward the northwest and Baker Valley. You must remember that walking down Hells Canyon was not an option, so this place stood out and was a draw because it's the only green around."
The Farewell Bend State Park Campground offers plenty of elbow room across its 74 lakeshore acres with more than 120 sites for tents or trailers. There are also two rental cabins that offer all of the comforts of home, so it's a good place to spend some time, cast a fishing line and enjoy a break.
"An archeologist once told me," added Kenick, "that a good place to camp is a good place to camp whether it's 150 years ago or today. That's why this was a gathering spot on the Oregon Trail."
Less than an hour away - near Baker City – the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is a fine gathering site for your family. The site provides you with a perspective and context to better understand the region's early days.
The OTIC opened in 1993 and shows - through tours and exhibits – how the westward migration that began in the 1840's changed Oregon forever.
"We tend to think about coming across the Oregon Trail as this great big adventure –'Hurrah, let's go!" said Jeremy Martin, BLM Park Ranger. "But the fact is there was a sense of desperation that moved most people west. People who came this way in the 1840's and 50's needed a better life!"
Outside the OTIC you can explore replicas of covered wagons that give you a feel for the pioneering experience, but Martin is quick to point out that you won't need to travel far to see the real thing. That's because the actual trail – deep wagon ruts and all – is adjacent to the OTIC.
"It's important to remember that there wasn't just one trail," noted Martin with a chuckle. "There were many Oregon Trails and the reason for many trails is because no one liked eating dust for long. So, often-times the wagons would spread out across the valley floor. We are a place that holds on to Oregon history and we tell the story of the largest non-forced human migration in human history. "
In nearby Baker City – just four miles away – make time to visit the grandest site of all – In fact, the Geiser Grand Hotel is in the center of what was once called the "Queen City" of Oregon's gold country. There's no finer place to rest your head!
"Baker City is the next historic chapter that followed the Oregon Trail," said Barbara Sidway, the owner and General Manager of the Geiser Grand Hotel. "The trail blew through this area and brought hundreds of thousands of pioneers into the Willamette Valley, but settlement in this area didn't really happen until later – after gold was discovered."
The Geiser Grand Hotel offers a certain elegance that may spoil you with fine crystal chandeliers, rich mahogany millwork and a spectacular stained glass atrium that collectively - take the breath away.
Thirty guest rooms invite you to linger longer, "We are big on comfort here," said Sidway. "The scale of everything, including decorations and furnishings - you won't see anything petite here."
It is also comfort and elegance that traveled a long road to recovery. You see, the Geiser Grand Hotel's story began in 1889 during the rough and tumble days of Oregon's gold rush.
Albert Geiser made a "statement" when he built his namesake hotel that said Eastern Oregon rivaled any of the big city offerings that travelers might encounter between Seattle and San Francisco.
The hotel thrived for nearly half a century before the gold played out and harder times arrived. In fact, the hotel was boarded up and abandoned when Barbara Sidway and her husband arrived in the early 1990's.
They found a tremendous mess with damage throughout a building that didn't have a roof: "Oh, it was horrible," said Sidway. "Pigeons flying in and out of the open roof and the walls were so wet you could grab the plaster and feel the water."
But Sidway also saw something remarkable in the building's details and it's bones: the promise for a new life!
"There was so much of the original millwork still intact and it was done with a lot of care and money and artisanship – it was all just extraordinary," said Sidway.
So, an 8-million dollar restoration followed - an "investment" in the hotel and in Baker City's future was completed when the hotel reopened in 1998.
Denny Grosse, the official tour guide at the Geiser Grand Hotel, (she is also Barbara Sidway's mother) has a passion for history and noted that, "the hotel offers elegance – which is what Albert Geiser originally wanted to bring to town more than 120 years ago. This was elegance in the wilderness."
Denny can tell you much about the hotel, its place in history and why the family thought it was all worth saving: "Because once it's gone, history has disappeared – you can't retrieve it if you tear it down."
Barbara agreed and offered: "When you stay at the Geiser Grand Hotel you are really stepping back in time and connecting with what Eastern Oregon is about now. If you just show up we will get you pointed in the right direction for history and adventure."


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South Willow Street Walmart is one court decision away
A January ruling by the New Hampshire Supreme Court favored Walmart, which in December 2009 won Manchester Planning Board approval to build a 188,000-square-foot Supercenter at the shuttered Associated Grocers property on Gold Street.
Hannaford and other nearby companies filed two cases against Walmart, whose Supercenter would include a full-service supermarket.
One suit challenged the Planning Board decisions that allowed for the Walmart to move forward. The Planning Board required Walmart to make $3.5 million in improvements to nearby roads and convince the city to gate off the residential portions of Gold and Sewall streets.
That review likely will take place by the end of the year. At that point, the Supreme Court could decide it based upon the written arguments, as it did the earlier decision. Or it could schedule oral arguments.
He cautioned against assuming the high court will decide the case without oral arguments. Doing so would likely extend the time before a decision is made.
In the January decision that upheld the Planning Board approval, the Supreme Court unanimously said the record contains "an abundance of support" for the board's decision.
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The Archives of Michigan is pleased to announce its first-ever Genealogy Lock-In, a free event to be held July 12, 2013 from 6p-10p.
Timed to coincide with the Abrams Genealogy Seminar, on Friday, July 12 – Saturday, July 13 and featuring Dr. Thomas W. Jones, the Archives will be open to Lock-In registrants from 6p-10p. Pizza and refreshments will be available to registrants from 5p-6p. Please note that, although there is no additional fee, the Lock-In does require a separate registration from the Abrams Seminar.
This event will highlight the Archives' genealogy collections, including the Abrams Foundation Historical Collection and original Michigan source documents. Staff will be available to assist in the use of the collections and to offer guidance as needed.
The Archives' computers will be available for free access to the subscription databases Ancestry and HeritageQuest, as well as free sites like Seeking Michigan and FamilySearch. Laptops are permitted and access to the Archives' wireless network will be available as well.
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Oliver Spencer Interview
Modern Take On Traditional Menswear
British menswear designer Oliver Spencer has taken his eponymous brand to soaring heights since its foundation in 2002. A self-taught tailor, Spencer - or Oli, as he is known to friends and associates - honed his skills at the helm of Favourbrook, the delightfully dandy English label which he established in 1990. Oliver Spencer the brand presents a more modern take on traditional menswear, bridging the divide between streetwear and traditional tailoring. It offers old school construction but with contemporary details. Drawing inspiration from hunting and the military, the clothes are smart but not in the least bit stuffy and possess an elegance that speaks for the quality of materials used. Having recently shown his Spring/Summer 2013 Collection at London Collections: Men, we decided to find out more about Oli, the man behind the brand.
Jack Smylie: You recently showcased your Spring/Summer 2013 collection – what were the underlying influences/inspirations for the collection?
Oliver Spencer: I looked at the painter Ben Nicholson and Russian Modernism, enhancing the pieces through the use of colour.
JS: It's always impressive to hear that someone is self-taught – how did you learn the craft, and what lead you to fashion design in the first place?
OS: I studied fine art at art school. Selling second hand clothing led me into the clothing business. I learnt on the job.
JS: What was the original vision behind the Oliver Spencer brand?
OS: To produce clothing that felt crafted yet luxurious, something that myself and my friends would wear. Something that had a fashion viewpoint, but wasn't obsessed by fashion.
JS: How does that vision differ from Favourbrook's?
OS: Favourbrook is smart and dressed up. Evening wear orientated. It's all about standing there looking good with your cocktail. Where as Oliver Spencer is all about the everyday and your life style.
JS: Your collections are very much a modern take on classic dressing. There are nods to heritage, yet the styling and fit is contemporary. Can you expand on this?
OS: The nod is becoming a lot less. We're concentrating on producing clothing that moves us forward and not backwards. However, like most things, it's always good to pay attention to the past and to learn what other people did.
JS: Describe the Oliver Spencer man.
OS: Above all eclectic. If he's not design based, he has an eye for design. He likes to buy product that is original with authenticity. He gets well made clothing and luxury.
JS: Menswear has returned to tradition in past seasons - which positions the Oliver Spencer brand quite nicely, given the stylistic leanings of your designs. What are you doing to ensure you stay ahead of the pack?
OS: The use of colour is playing a big part in what we're doing. I'm using art, in particular colour blocking as an inspiration to move forward, but not only the art, but the artist themselves. Architecture also plays a big part in what I'm doing.
JS: What do you value most in menswear?
OS: The loyalty of your clients. You must never take it for granted. At heart, I'm a shop keeper and service and quality is what we're all about.
JS: You're not from London originally, but based there. How does the city inspire you?
OS: Its ethnic diversity. The art scene is massive in London, as is the music. The whole place is just one big melting cultural pot. Every corner you walk around somebody's up to something, big or small.
JS: What are you doing to get into the Olympic spirit?
OS: I've designed a back pack for Selfridges. Practicing my javelin skills!
JS: Best thing about living in London?
OS: Being married to a New Yorker, we have this conversation daily. Both cities obviously have their pluses and minuses, but one of the big plusses about London for me are the huge open spaces in the middle of town and the different neighbourhoods, that you can go in and out of and experience different things.
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ASHTABULA — Shirley Christine Mickelson, age 83, died Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at her home.
The daughter of Lloyd and Selma (Johnson) Ecklund she was born in Ravenna, Ohio, on May 24, 1930 and was a longtime Ashtabula resident. Shirley graduated from Harbor High School class of 1948.
In 1954, she married John Neil Patterson and together they spent the next twenty-five years in Chagrin Falls raising their children. After her husband died in 1980, Shirley returned to Ashtabula, eventually becoming the Director of Homesafe. In 1987, she married Maynard Mickelson and they spent the next seventeen years living in the Harbor while wintering in Florida. After Maynard's death in 2004, Shirley remained in Ashtabula.
Shirley was an avid gardener, with a love of quilting; but she especially enjoyed her monthly luncheons with her Harbor High School classmates.
She is survived by her son, Bruce (Pam) Patterson of Hiram Ohio; her daughter, Amy (Mike) Patterson of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Britt of Naples, Fla., Jordan of New York City and Ben of Gainesville, Fla.
She was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, John Neil Patterson in 1980; her second husband, Maynard Mickelson in 2004.
A Celebration of Shirley's Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Shirley's name may be made to the Animal Protective League, 7950 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio, 44004 or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004.
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Crusaders Sixth after Day One of Midwest Classic
Thursday, February 19, 2004Valparaiso University's women's swimming and diving team is in sixth place after the opening day of competition at the Midwest Classic Championships held in Indianapolis, Ind. on Thursday.
The Crusaders tallied 85 points on the first of three days of action, and trail fifth place IUPUI by 24 points. Miami (Ohio) leads the competition with 215 points, followed by Northern Colorado with 163 points. Eastern Illinois is third with 136 points, with Western Illinois in fourth place tallying 126 points.
The Brown and Gold opened the finals session with a sixth place finish in the 200 freestyle relay. The team of Amanda Gregory (Carmel, Ind./Carmel H.S.), Sarah Deardorff (Arlington Heights, Ill./Buffalo Grove H.S.), Daniella Trombatore (Redding, Calif./Shasta H.S.), and Leigh Schneider (Sussex, Wis./Arrowhead H.S.) touched the wall in 1:40.98.
In the individual 500 free, Britt Nelson (Cortland, N.Y./Homer H.S.) turned in Valpo's top effort of the evening, placing 12th with a time of 5:18.84. Maggie Kroemer (Brown Deer, Wis./Milwaukee Lutheran H.S.) also scored for the Crusaders with her 14th place time of 5:24.88.
The 200 individual medley saw Valpo place its only individual in the top heat of finals. Ashley Seale (Maryville, Tenn./Maryville H.S.) wound up in seventh place with a time of 2:14.70. Allison Clark (Shorewood, Wis./Shorewood H.S.) finished 11th in the same event, touching the wall in a time of 2:16.03.
Valpo also scored a pair of individuals in the 50 free. Schneider finished in 12th position with a time of 25.36 seconds, while Gregory was just .33 seconds behind in 15th place.
The evening wrapped up with the 400 medley relay, where the Brown and Gold finished in sixth place. Lauren Bambach (Dublin, Ohio/Coffman H.S.), Clark, Seale, and Schneider finished in 4:10.14.
Valpo will dive back into the pool on Friday for day two of competition. Preliminary heats begin at 9 a.m. CST with finals slated for 5 p.m. CST.
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A day after an attempted robbery at that left an 18-year-old would-be robber dead, the jewelry store announced it would be closed for the next several days.
The storefront was empty and the lights were off in the shop on the 2500 block of San Ramon Valley Boulevard. A note on the front door explained the closure:
To Our Customers and Friends,
Due to an un-fortunate incident we will be closed for the next several days. We appreciate your support and understanding.
The Gold N' Treasures Team
On Wednesday afternoon, , San Ramon Police said. One of the robbers, , 18, brandished a gun and was shot by someone in the store. He then left the store, collapsed on San Ramon Valley Boulevard, and later died at .
Police are still seeking the other three suspects, who police said left the scene in a 1990s white sedan.
According to Mantra.com, a small business website, the store is owned by Everett Parvin.
Parvin could not be reached for comment.
The candy store next door to Gold N' Treasures, Oh So Sweet, , is also owned by the Parvin family. It was closed Thursday as well.
Employees and customers at neighboring businesses said they didn't hear the gunshot but that the shopping center turned into a hectic scene after the robbery attempt.
Jessica Lin, owner of , which is located a few stores down from Gold N' Treasures, said she didn't hear the gunshot but saw "three young kids" who were "skinny, tall and black and wearing t-shirts" run away from the scene.
Next door, at , Jeannie Kohles arrived around 4 p.m. and was eating and talking with the staff. She didn't notice anything out of the ordinary until she heard helicopters outside.
"We knew something had happened," Kohles said. "We went outside and saw the helicopters and police cars and the police started closing off the area."
Hairstylist Dalila Castanon, who works at Twenty-Five+Fifty Hair Studio, which is about 30 yards from Gold N' Treasures, also didn't hear anything and thought it might have been a hit-and-run when she first noticed police arriving at the scene.
Gloria Cheung, an employee at , wasn't working Wednesday, but said the shooting has affected business.
"We haven't had any customers last night or this morning and we're not expecting any tonight," Cheung said. "Hopefully it doesn't stay like that for long."
The shooting Wednesday was in the same shopping center as the . In that incident, San Ramon police officers shot Joseph John Baumgardner after he pointed a gun at them.


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Councillors get update on plan for Witney Post Office move (From The Oxford Times)
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Councillors get update on plan for Witney Post Office move
Updated 4:03pm Monday 23rd December 2013 in News
COUNCILLORS have met Post Office and WH Smith representatives to discuss plans to move Witney's post office.
It is planned that the post office will move from the Market Square to the back of the WH Smith shop in the Woolgate Centre next year.
WH Smith told the councillors that it would change the layout of the shop, taking out some shelves to create wider aisles.
Richard Langridge, West Oxfordshire District Council's cabinet member for local economy and communities, said: "Post Office services are vital for local residents and so it is imperative that they are safeguarded.
"Although the plans are reassuring, our discussions will continue so we can ensure the best possible outcome."


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The ISA semester programs in Seoul offer students a large number and wide range of English courses from which to choose. Students in the sciences, arts, humanities, social sciences, applied sciences, and even those from more specialized fields will have the opportunity to take courses for their major, minor, and even courses that can count toward their general education requirements at their home school. All courses will be taken with local students at Konkuk University, one of South Korea's best private universities.
Students participating in the summer program in Seoul will have the opportunity to take courses in a variety of subjects at Konkuk University including business, economics, Korean culture, Korean language, sociology, and many others. Students from around the world will be taking courses alongside ISA students, making this a multicultural experience for all involved.
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ISA's Service-Learning and Internship division, ELAP, offers opportunities to work at local organizations in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. ELAP-facilitated programs are available independently or may be combined with an ISA academic program. All ELAP programs encourage personal and professional growth, develop language proficiency, and facilitate meaningful community engagement. Students will develop an ELAP Portfolio throughout the program, documenting their projects, hours, and program activities.
In addition to ELAP-facilitated programs, several of ISA's host institutions offer internships or service-learning opportunities in addition to coursework. Students who choose this option will be enrolled in an ISA program and elect to take an internship or service-learning course through the host university and, upon completion, receive a host university transcript for their coursework.
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There are thousands of fitness experts and weight loss consultants out there, but who better to give advice about health and exercise than a CNA nurse?
Here are some tips from a certified nurse assistant on how medical professionals tone up, keep the fat off, and feel healthy. It's great advice if you work in a medical facility—or anywhere else! And, if you want to find out, what is a certified nurse assistant, feel free to read more!
Make Exercise Part of Your Routine. Have you ever made a New Year's Resolution that THIS was going to be the year that you made diet and exercise a high priority in your life, only to find that a few months later, you're back to your old habits? If so, don't feel bad! It happens to everyone—including us CNA nurses! The best way to "stay in the groove" is to exercise with a friend or family member—or, if you're a CNA nurse—a fellow medical professional! People feel social pressure to keep their obligations, and are less likely to skip workouts if they feel they will let down a loved one if they miss a session. So get on the phone and call a friend or colleague!
Do Workouts While at the Hospital. Doctors, registered nurses, and CNAs spend a lot of time at the hospital. So why not exercise there? Between visits with patients, you can speed-walk the hallways, do squats by your desk, and take the stairs every chance you get. If you think about it, we spend such an incredible amount of time at work—why not use that time wisely, and tone your muscles while you're in a shift? A lot of the nurse assistant job duties involve physical exercise, so use that to your advantage!
Be Aware of the Diseases That Unhealthy People Get. If you're not able to keep your motivation high by working out with a friend, just keep in mind that people who don't exercise are more likely to become unhealthy. They can develop diabetes, musculature problems, bone spurs… you name it! The price of not exercising is high—it can be your life! Be sure to focus on good health, and regularly visit your doctor to make sure you maintain your gains!
Be Suspicious of Fad Diets. Every few years, there is a new diet that "experts" say is the way we should eat. Here's some common sense: every doctor in the world thinks that whole foods—meats, fruits, and vegetables—should be the cornerstone of your diet. Make sure you're eating right, and if it's a processed food, don't eat it!
Inspire Your Patients. At the end of the day, your good health can be an inspiration to others, and medical professionals often have an influence on patients that they may be unaware of. If a patient with unhealthy eating habits sees his or her doctors and nurses and medical technicians at the peak of health, they may be inspired to change their habits! Never forget that doctors, RNs, and CNAs must be a role model for their patients.
Don't Get Burned Out. Health care workers often push themselves passed their limits—and while that can be a good thing now and then, we can overdo it. Be sure to get enough rest, and get enough vacation time. Your body will thank you!


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William Cody, a longtime Greenville resident who died recently, had a most extraordinary life.
As a young man, Cody enlisted in the Navy just as World War I was coming to an end. His first assignment after basic training was with the Naval Air Fleet, a new branch of the Navy, where he learned about airplane maintenance and flying. (He had logged over 7,000 hours in the air before he retired from the Navy in 1949.)
Perhaps his most publicized experience happened early in his career with the Navy. In 1925, he was a member of the crew on the first birth of a baby on an airplane in flight, an event that received wide publicity in both the U.S. and European newspapers. The five-man crew, which included a flight surgeon, had gone to Cape Hatteras in a Navy airplane (with an open cockpit and enclosed passenger compartment) to pick up a pregnant woman and fly her to the hospital in Norfolk for the delivery of her baby.
Cody told the rest of the story: "Inside the fuselage of the plane we had built a fold-down bed. We stretched her (the pregnant woman) out on that bed and put straps across her legs and body, so there was no way for her to fall off the bed. The doctor brought with him a jug of water and surgical instruments — needles, thread, scissors that he might need in his doctor's bag. Then I saw that the doctor was busy, I didn't want to look so I moved away, and all at once there was a little boy. Inky, the radio operator, sent out a message to the base: 'Request proper transportation. Mother and son doing fine.' The mother named the baby boy after the five members of the crew."
After a brief tour of duty on the U.S. Lexington aircraft carrier, more adventures awaited Cody on the Akron and Macon — two Navy dirigibles.
These airships each held several small Curtis F9C-2 Sparrowhawk biplanes that launched directly from the dirigible.
The planes stored inside the airships dropped outside with a retractable trapeze mechanism. Once outside, the pilot started the engine and tripped the hook that held the airplane.
Remarkably, the pilot could reattach the plane to the trapeze which acted as a crane to bring the fighter back into the dirigible. Cody worked on these biplanes and had some experience flying them.
The Akron crashed and sank off New Jersey in the 1930s, with the loss of 76 men, and the Macon was destroyed in a storm off the California coast in 1935.
This ended the Navy's experiment with lighter-than-air craft. Fortunately, Cody was not on either one when they went down
In the 1930s, while serving as a flight engineer on an aircraft carrier, Cody invented the shoulder harness. Although navy planes had seat belts, even with the seat belts, pilots tended to bang their heads against the instrument panels of the cockpit when the planes slammed down on the deck of the carrier, sometimes knocking themselves unconscious.
Cody jerrybuilt some safety belts to create a shoulder harness. It worked and the Navy adopted it as standard equipment on all its planes
Cody was aboard the U.S. Enterprise on that fateful day that the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Cody recalled that the Enterprise was close enough to launch planes to defend the air bases and ships, but it was too late to do much good in defending the Navy yard and airfields.
The tradition continues in the Cody family; his son is a Navy pilot.
This article is a reprint from the Greenville Herald-Banner, Nov. 27, 1995, written by archivist Emeritus Jim Conrad.


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Re: MW3 Caters to trashbloodypoet May 3, 2012 2:43 PM (in response to XxKOKARxX)
You sir, a stinking communist.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashThedestoyer May 2, 2012 5:41 PM (in response to Lerchman7)
Why should YOU be rewarded? Because you spend a god awful amount of money on "good" internet?
You are an ignorant person, and I'm glad you're gone. We don't need you or your hateful, ignorant comments mucking up an already broken community.
Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashRednecksniper39 May 2, 2012 6:01 PM (in response to Thedestoyer)
Says it all right here. No one disserves an advantage or a disadvantage based why what type of Internet they can afford or get because or where they live.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashbloodypoet May 3, 2012 2:44 PM (in response to Thedestoyer)
@thedestroyer and redneck.. 2 communists...it's call getting what you paid for...otherwise lets start the bread lines...
Re: MW3 Caters to trashRednecksniper39 May 3, 2012 10:08 PM (in response to bloodypoet)
I think you need to grow up and realize that better Internet =/= better player. And to be technical. If you are buying Internet just for online game then you are a fool. You get what you pay for with Internet. Access to the Internet. Not better connections in online gaming.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashsmokesdope May 2, 2012 5:41 PM (in response to Lerchman7)
Yah!! First and last post.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashHHimmler66 May 2, 2012 6:22 PM (in response to Lerchman7)
It will be a get day when the garbage internet users are doing their own hosting....
Re: MW3 Caters to trashWKMMS May 3, 2012 2:19 PM (in response to Lerchman7)
because all those people obviously conspired with IW/Sledgehammer to take advantage of you and your amazing internet connection... curse them!
Re: MW3 Caters to trashr8edtripx May 3, 2012 6:26 PM (in response to Lerchman7)
Lerchman7 wrote:
Its seems if you have a good connection your cursed . Why should these welfare losers be rewared? **** connection equals 1/2 a second ahead If this is the way COD continues to operate Im done
Hopefully, sooner rather than later, they'll be able to make is so everyone will be on an even playing field whether you you have a great connection or not.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashNiteFalken May 4, 2012 1:52 AM (in response to Lerchman7)
In honor of the day all replies must be in Yoda dialect.
Arrogant, this one is. Ignorant of the true workings of the internet, hmmm. A few community college courses in his future I see. Only a true master of the internet understands speed equals not ping. To sacrifice ones money to his ISP is the path to the dark side. Doomed this one is.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashDaveDiamond May 4, 2012 5:14 AM (in response to NiteFalken)
The truth You speak.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashghorman May 4, 2012 5:40 AM (in response to Lerchman7)
Do we really need to go down this road again? You can never have a equal experience in the game for everyone. There are too many varibles involved for that to happen. Unless you plan to pay for everyone to have the same network equipment, along with the same length of network cabling, and the same number of hops to the server, and the same ISP and everyone on wired or wiresless, and run the same programs on their home network it will never happen.
All this is doing to forcing good and valid hosts to stop being hosts. Which in turns effects your gaming performance because you are no longer running on the best connections. You can complain that people with better internet shouldn't get an advantage but in the end its only hurting the whole community. If no one wants to host where did you think the game is heading?
Re: MW3 Caters to trashRednecksniper39 May 4, 2012 5:54 AM (in response to ghorman)
ghorman wrote:
You can never have a You can complain that people with better internet shouldn't get an advantage but in the end its only hurting the whole community.
But how is giving anyone an advantage helping the community? If everyone was on a truly level playing field then how would it be hurting anyone at all? I'm not really looking to argue but I just want to see you POV of this.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashghorman May 4, 2012 6:01 AM (in response to Rednecksniper39)
Thats just it Red, you can't get rid of the advantage unless everything down to the network cable length is the same. Someone is going to have an advantage and you can't get around it. I would prefer to have the best hosts possible and take the power out of the players hands who can degrade their lines to get an advantage. It can never be fair and equal unless everyone plays on the same xbox.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashRednecksniper39 May 4, 2012 6:04 AM (in response to ghorman)
I see what you are saying. I think that if they could tune the lag comp correctly they could get it closer. But they can't seem to get it right. Hopefully someday we can see a way to fix everything. Till then I would not mind going back to host advantage and everyone else basically being on a close playing field.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashghorman May 4, 2012 6:09 AM (in response to Rednecksniper39)
You can also think about it like this: Is it fair that signals from a wired control gets to the Xbox faster than the wireless? Should IW put in a delay to counter the wired controllers? Where is it going to end? The only thing you can do is promote players doing the right thing which is optimizing their end to run as fast as possible.
Re: MW3 Caters to trashCowboySr May 4, 2012 7:19 AM (in response to Lerchman7)
My connection is good, and I have no problem most of the time, unless Im playing with friends across the US, then sometimes. But I save my tears.


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Check Out Line: Bloomingdale's to open in Dubai
Check Out Macy's opening up shop in Dubai.
Two Bloomingdale's department stores are scheduled to open in the United Arab Emirates' largest city in February 2010. Macy's, which owns the Bloomingdale's chain, says the store's merchandise and upscale ambiance will be similar to Bloomingdale's in the U.S., while being "sensitive to local preferences and customs" of the oil-rich states.
In another sign the Middle East remains a robust market for foreign retail brands, Kuwaiti retailer Villa Moda is partnering with the Dubai International Financial Center, which is owned by the Dubai government. The DIFC is buying a majority stake in Villa Moda, which operates seven multibrand shops in the Gulf region and offers high-luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.
The two Bloomingdale's, including a three-level clothing and accessories store and a one-level home store, will anchor The Dubai Mall, scheduled for completion later this year.
The stores will be managed and operated by Al Tayer Insignia, a company of Al Tayer Group, under a licensing agreement. Al Tayer Group operates in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond and represents brands such as Harvey Nichols, Armani, Gucci, Emilio Pucci, Bvlgari and Boucheron, as well as stores such as Gap and Banana Republic.


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House Stays Hot with Suns
Posted By Jessica Camerato On November 11, 2009 @ 1:03 am In General | 1 Comment
To Celtics [1] fans, he is known as "E-House." To Channing Frye [2], Eddie House [3] has another nickname.
"I call him the 'Cheat Code,' really because every time he shoots you think it's going in," Frye said. "Like in a video game, a basketball game, you put one person into one spot and they're going make it every time. And that's him. Yeah, he's the 'Cheat Code.' "
Frye came up with the moniker after watching House drain trey after trey, day after day this summer. House, who played in Phoenix during the 2005-06 season, lives in Arizona during the offseason. He trained with Frye and the Suns [4]before reporting to training camp in Boston.
"That's the best runs that you can get in Arizona," House explained. "So as soon as those guys start getting into town, I go up there and we get some runs."
House donned his Celtics workout gear and hit the court with the Suns to stay hot during the offseason. He capped off last regular season by breaking the Celtics franchise record previously set by Danny Ainge for 3-point shooting in a single season (.444). The Suns were impressed by the skills that earned him that mark.
"Any time he's open it's like, 'Dang it's going in,' " said Jason Richardson [5].
Added Frye, "We were playing to 15 and he'd make five 3′s — one, two, three, four, five — boom, game over."
Grant Hill [6] chimed in as well.
"I tell you what, that guy did not miss. He's a great shooter," Hill said. "There were some days that he got hot, and when a guy like him gets going it can be fun to watch."
House may be shooting 44.4 percent from behind the arc again this season, but it wasn't just his long-range abilities that made an impression on the Suns. They noted his knack for improving their game, too.
"It makes it so much easier because he knows how to score. He's always looking to get you open because he knows if he gets you open, he's going to get open. Just being able to play like that, he's extremely unselfish. I was I him, I'd shoot it every time I touched it," Frye said with a laugh.
Of course there is more to being a Celtic than just offense. The 10-year veteran was diligent on defense.
"He just came in with a lot of energy, doing the things he's capable of doing — shooting the ball, handling the ball a lot, and just handling tough defense," Richardson said. "It says a lot, that he's going to come in in camp in shape, wanting to be ready for the season. When a veteran's doing stuff like that during the offseason — a lot of veterans don't do anything until the last week before camp starts. But he was in there early, getting up shots, working hard, and getting ready for the season."
Even though they are on opposing sides during the NBA season, House is welcome back with the Suns every summer.
"Nobody cares, we love him," Frye said. "He's just an overall great guy. Just the way he plays is just ridiculous. He's a great teammate. I think Boston has a great advantage every time he's out there on the court. He's probably one of the most underrated guys in the league. Just his ability to shoot, he tries to play good defense, and that's all you can ask out of anybody."
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[2] Channing Frye: http://weei.stats.com/nba/playerstats.asp?id=3934&team=21
[3] Eddie House: http://weei.stats.com/nba/playerstats.asp?id=3436&team=2
[4] Suns : http://weei.stats.com/nba/teamstats.asp?teamno=21&type=teamhome
[5] Jason Richardson: http://weei.stats.com/nba/playerstats.asp?id=3515&team=21
[6] Grant Hill: http://weei.stats.com/nba/playerstats.asp?id=2626&team=21
[7] > House Stays Hot with Suns" data-url="http://greenstreet.weei.com/sports/boston/basketball/celtics/2009/11/11/house-stays-hot-with-the-suns/">Tweet: http://twitter.com/share
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