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At St. John the Evangelist Church near downtown Indianapolis Wednesday, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis witnessed the ordination of the first auxiliary bishop since 1933. More than 100 priests and 17 cardinals and bishops were on hand for the ceremony
"It's a special day obviously for everybody in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the nearly quarter of a million Catholics in the archdiocese," Greg Otolski said.
In a lavish ceremony, 52-year old Father Christopher Coyne was ordained by the very man he was appointed by the Pope to assist. The new Auxiliary Bishop Coyne will offer help with Buechlein's duties including traveling to different areas.
The new bishop will also usher in a new era of reaching out to Catholics with more emphasis on preaching and using technology like the internet to spread the word.
"He's 52-years-old and he's got a blog that he's been running for a long time. He's a really tech savvy person," Otolski said.
The ordination did come with some controversy though. Protesters with signs gathered outside the church.
"We would like the bishops around the world to be more accountable for their actions," Ceil Shepley said.
They said they're angry because Bishop Coyne served as the public spokesperson for Cardinal Bernard Law in Boston from 2002-2005. They said they think he helped to cover up the child sex abuse scandal that rocked the church shortly thereafter.
"It's very clear in the book of Micah that you're to act justly, love passionately and walk humbly with your God. So when we see justice then we will believe that there has been real repentance," Mary Heins said.
Church officials said Bishop Coyne has apologized for what happened and that he played no part in any cover-up.


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Maison Blanche
- Address:
2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive
Longboat Key, FL 34228Neighborhood:
Longboat Key
- Cuisine:
FrenchPrice: $31 to $50
Maison Blanche
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.themaisonblanche.com/
- Phone: 9413838088x
- Hours of Operation:
OPEN for dinner every evening, EXCEPT Mondays.*
A deposit of $50 per person for party of 7 and above.
*On Mondays Chef Jose Martinez offers personalized grocery shopping and cooking classes in Your Homes. So please make a reservation for either or both!! The culinary experience will surely make you a regular.
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Seafood, American, French
- Executive Chef: Jose Martinez
- Dress Code: Smart Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Special Events: Maison Blanche
The Prix Fixe Dinner
A special selection of Maison Blanche fare
$65 per person plus tax and gratuity
New Year's Eve :
Prix fixe festive menu of 7 courses at $160 excluding tax and tip.
Seating 6PM and 9PM
A word from Maison Blanche
Praised by foodies and visitors as Sarasota's best, the chef had a Michelin Star for his Paris restaurant, made semifinalists James Beard Foundation for Best Chef (South) in 2010, a Longboat Key leading Zagat food rating of 27 and #1 " French cuisine" in the area with 96% of positive survey . The room is designed by award winning architect, Franck Hammoutene, a striking contemporary white minimalism accented by gray leather seating. The wine list has an award of excellence and the dining room and staff is overseen by wife Victoria who, with impeccable grace and care, attends to every detail, matching her husband's passion for perfection. Maison Blanche offers progressive French cuisine, a savory balance of classical French cookery with modern American influences. Your Maison Blanche occasion is brought to life in a sophisticated menu featuring "Farm & Field to Table" local ingredients as available. Your Maison Blanche dinner, a truly memorable experience.Continued
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Maison Blanche reviews from OpenTable diners
22 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.7Service4.7
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelQuiet
fit for foodies (20)special occasion (15)romantic (13)notable wine list (10)neighborhood gem (1)Show More
- French ClassicACraigVIPDined on 9/20/2014We've dined at Maison Blanche three times now, and each time seems to surpass the previous time. Chef Martinez is a gifted chef who puts a contemporary approach to classic dishes. Victoria at the front of the house is a gem, making sure that every diner is welcomed and treated with superb service. If you seek a dining experience unlike any other in the area, make Maison Blanche on your must-do list.Special Features:
- Best Sarasota for special occasionswineguyDined on 9/10/2014The food is good by world class standards and excellent by Sarasota standards (very weak competition). Presentation, plating, outstanding service, a good wine list with fair-for-restaurant prices and refined ambiance elevates the experience to the best in Sarasota. The food is well-prepared and presented. It's a blend of modern preparation combined with traditional European reliance on a little too much butter, so a little heavy, but still delicious overall. Expensive, but appropriately so. A good wine list with a few gems. Really (unfortunately) the only restaurant in Sarasota with fine, professional service and an understanding of what a top restaurant experience should be. Worth a try.Special Features:
- Beach girlNicebitesDined on 8/21/2014Dinner was exquisite! Especially recommend the short ribs and the warm foie gras. Service was thoughtful and presentation lovely. All in all, it was a perfect meal. We shall return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Makes any Occasional a Special Oneuflaw82VIPDined on 8/21/2014Every now and then, it is good to be reminded that there is a difference between eating and dining. Maison Blanche matches a professional wait staff with beautifully plated and well-prepared cuisine. During this first visit, the wine list included a few of my favorites at only about $20 over what I've paid at retail - in essence the corkage fee that I've paid at other fine restaurants that allow BYOB. While the activities at the other tables showed this to be a special occasion restaurant, it also made for a memorable evening for a recent dinner with friends. We'll be coming back.Special Features:
- DisappointedCal62VIPDined on 8/16/2014We were expecting a dining room with a view since it's on the beach but instead we had a view of white curtains. Also, as first time diners, we asked the waiter for recomendations - he said "it's all good" and then smirked and added "I guess that doesn't help much." What we wanted was some better descriptions of the food items than the menu offered. The menu stated there was a $4 charge for shared plates - be warned that applies to appetizers and desserts, not just entrees. To be fair, the food was well prepared but it certainly did not live up to the expectations created by other reviews. We've had much better meals at many restaurants near our home in Winter Park, Fl. So, we will not be returning to this reataurant.
- Amazing!KBS4Dined on 8/16/2014This was our third visit and we can't wait to come back again. This is amazing french food with a florida twist. The soufflé for dessert is my favorite.Special Features:
- Expensive, and worth it.poolmantdhDined on 6/21/2014There is a reason some restaurants are more expensive than others: World class ingredients and classically trained staff are not cheap. Go here for one of those once in a lifetime, tell your grandkids about it romantic dinners. Foodies will get a little tear in their eye from the sheer joy of spending time here.Special Features:
- Wonderful AnniversaryOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 6/20/2014We became aware of this French restaurant on a special that Emeril had on TV. It is a very special place ; couldn't believe we had not been there before as it is on Long Boat Key and we live on Anna Maria Island.We felt as though we were dining in France. Our hostess and waiter were both French and the owner/chef use to own a restaurant in Paris. The food was delicious and the ambiance both beautiful and sophisticated. Can't wait to go again.Special Features:
- Fathers Day OutMarvinVIPDined on 6/14/2014My wife took me out for Fathers day we had the shrimp/Lobster Pasta on the Fix Price Menu with appetizers and dessert. The meal was great. My only disappointment was in the very limited selection of wine by the glassSpecial Features:
- Superb dining experienceindulgeDined on 6/7/2014Beautiful décor, innovative table setting, excellent cuisine and impeccable service.Special Features:
- The following 269 reviews are from the Maison Blanche reviews archive.
- Love this Place!HappyDinerDined on 6/1/2014By far the best restaurant on the Gulf Coast. If in the area, Maison Blanche is a must for a "foodie" dining destination. If not in the area, it is certainly worth the trip. Derek BarnesSpecial Features:
- Exquisite!CaitlionDined on 5/25/2014'Exquisite' and 'delicious' sound flat when used to describe Maison Blanche -- it is truly a memorable dining experience that I recommend heartily. The care that is put into all of the dishes extends to the atmosphere to the restaurant itself with beautiful centerpieces and good service. It's one of those places where you can be adventurous with your dining options because it's all going to be delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SpecialDeParisDined on 5/16/2014Maison Blanche holds a special place among Sarasota restaurants. In a class of its own when it comes to "class". Not pretentious, not ostentatious, but simply very very good food in a beautiful, quiet setting, with excellent service.Special Features:
- Best food I've ever hadgaylordDined on 5/16/2014Went there for our 33rd year anniversary after seeing it on Emeril's show on good Florida restaurants. Victoria was our waitress and she was incredible. Attentive with great suggestions. The food was exquisite, especially the Suckling Pig. Would go again in a heart beat. A little hidden gem in Sarasota.Special Features:
- OutstandingFLFoodieDined on 5/15/2014We had the most incredible dining experience at Maison Blanche. The atmosphere, service and food are beyond compare. Not one course stood out as better than the other because all were outstanding. Starting with the saffron rissotto with muscles; the main course of short rib in honey ginger sauce with a side of whipped potatoes and ending with the apple tart with apple sorbet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Maison Blanche is a jewelAliceDined on 5/11/2014on Longboat Key and the Sarasota area. The staff is welcoming, the setting is minimalist and sophisticated, and the food and wine are outstanding. Maison Blanche is a lovely place for a special evening.Special Features:
- High Praise - Hidden GemTheSeriousFoodieDotNetVIPDined on 5/3/2014There is nothing like this restaurant in our area - and it probably the top restaurant in FL. Chef Martinez has incredible credentials, working with some legendary French chefs - and his technique and presentation reflect his experience. Each item is meticulously prepared, and the service is what you would expect from a high-end restaurant - and we especially enjoy the hospitality of Chef Martinez's wife Victoria. We selected some of the chef's specials: octopus, fois gras and risotto (appetizers), and the most amazing piece of beef - a roasted, bone-in chateaubriand. The beef was moist and silky, with a deep rich flavor. We selected a 2008 Staglin cabernet sauvignon - a very hard to get bottle. It was a bottle to remember forever.Special Features:
- Best Restaurant in SarasotaMartinDined on 4/27/2014We have dined here several times and have always found the food,service and ambience to be outstanding. We think this is the finest restaurant in the area and take our special guests there for a true dining experience.Special Features:
- Superb as usualLucy34860Dined on 4/25/2014I have eaten here many times. The food and service are always spectacular. Brought three friends that had never eaten here before and they said it was fantastic and exceeded their expectations. The best restaurant in Longboat Key!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Back for the third timeBubbaDined on 4/23/2014This is the best restaurant (food, service, ambience) there is in Greater Sarasota and maybe even Tampa. Nothing more to say. Except the service is high quality but NOT snooty - friendly, warm, but respectful of your privacy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Oui ChefCHFJBDined on 4/22/2014Excellent meal, great service and sophisticated decor. We felt like we we're dining in NY. Suckling pig was perfection.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing again!KBS4Dined on 4/13/2014Our second visit and it was even better than the first. Our server, Martin was attentive and knowledgable. His wine recommendation was excellent (and one of the cheapest options on the menu)! The food is amazing, worth every cent. Save room for soufflé.Special Features:
- hidden gembluelambDined on 4/9/2014This restaurant never disappoints. You will feel like you are dining in a 5 star French restaurant. Sauces are light and inventive. A must dine when in Sarasota area.Special Features:
- Elegant RestaurantMikeFLCTDined on 4/5/2014My wife and I shared a special occasion. We had heard little of Maison Blanche, but is one of our friends favorite. I can understand why he is so impressed. We decided to use the Prix Fixe Menu. There were many different choices, but you are also allowed to take any plate of the a la carte menu. Each dish was excellently prepared and presented. The mine that we paired was from a well known vintner and moderately priced. Our server was expert on the dishes, knowing the dishes and preparation. I would highly recommend Maison Blanche for a special occasion. The only drawback was the ambiance that has very tasteful décor, but is muted with a white drapery surrounding the room. This was not a big deal, but I would enjoy a Gulf view.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, noisy table next to usDinerduDined on 4/4/2014Sadly, terrific food was overshadowed by the conversation of the table near to us. I guess luck of the draw was not on my side, that night.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WonderfulOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 4/4/2014I am a Chef from Indianapolis and worked at The French Laundry and did a lot of research to find a great date night restaurant while my wife and I were vacationing in Bradenton Beach. We had an unbelievable time. One of the best meals we have had. I only wish I could have thanked the Chef personally.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Unexpectedly wonderfulDoubleffsVIPDined on 3/30/2014We were in Longboat Key for a week and decided to try Maison Blanche. We felt like we were in Paris with Chef in the kitchen and his wife, Victoria?, running the front of the house with amazing skill. Not a huge menu, but what there was, was "cherce". It has an elegant quality and, once you're inside, you see why it's named as it is. Can't wait to go back next year.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Superb plus plusBruceDined on 3/27/2014Best meal in Sarasota, probably Florida. Unique versions of classics done superbly, to the point that each dish is exciting. I was joyously stunned by every detail.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Should have tried sooner!JumpinJDined on 3/27/2014Wonderful experience and tastes! My husband absolutely loved the 1st course veggies, a big surprise for me. . I loved everything. Decor is fine. I can say the ladies room was very up to date. Plan to visit soon as we had a great experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good but overpriced.bradentonVIPDined on 3/21/2014We travel to Longboat at least 3 times a year and we are always game to try something new. This was our first visit and we thought the food was very good, portions were small but reasonable but overpriced. The two of us ordered one starter to split, a fish entree and we each had 2 drinks. Our bill was over 160.00. There is no view as you are eating surrounded by white sheets with no windows. I don't want to sound harsh but for the price, there are better locations to choose from on longboat key. We will most likely never return unless there is a special event.Special Features:
- We have been going to MaisonOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 3/21/2014We have been going to Maison Blanche a few times each year for most of a decade for special occasions. The food is wonderful and the service impeccable and warm. It"s the best restaurant in Sarasota, bar none.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Consistent over the yearsBellVIPDined on 3/20/2014Consistent over the years with excellent food, service and ambiance.Special Features:
- My wife and I are semi-regularsTARatkoDined on 3/19/2014My wife and I are semi-regulars at Maison, meaning we go there everytime we get to our place on Longboat Key. Maison is a very small, intimate space with no view outside - the focus is inside, and rightly so. The food is wonderful - I've had nothing I wouldn't recommend, but am very partial to Chef Martinez' black truffle risotto, cochon du lait (suckling pig) and simply, chocolat - a molten chocolate cake dessert. My wife loves the roasted ribeye steak, USDA prime and cooked to perfection with a mustard peppercorn sauce. Chef uses 80% or more organic ingredients locally from Florida. He had one Michelin Star in France. Emeril recently taped an interview and show with Chef Martinez that was picked up by Food Channel to air this fall.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Winner again!Foodlover1VIPDined on 3/13/2014We go every time we are in the Sarasota area because of the best French food and service. Just very elegant in all respects, again!Special Features:
- Our favorite resturant on LongboatMaggieVIPDined on 3/13/2014So good.We just love this wonderfuResturant which caters to yourevery desire.My husband has had heart problems and can't eat dairy.Chef caters to his every whim.Sometimes, I feel his food is even better than mine somtimes.This food is as good as you can get anywhere on the world.My only complaint is that the chairs are uncomfortable .Sweet Martin ( our excellent server) tries to help with a pillow,but it really doesn't " do the trick".Special Features:
- Best food in LongboatToddDined on 3/12/2014Great food, service, and wine list. Odd location but worth seeking out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent as usualLucy34860Dined on 3/12/2014We have eaten here many times when on vacation and the food and service were superb as usual! This last time we were a group of 6 and everything was prepared wonderfully. Waiter is always knowledgeable about pairing wines with foods, describing dishes etc. Dinner here is always the highlight of our week!Special Features:
- AMAZING FINDmikieVIPDined on 3/11/2014We saw the restaurant on one of Emeril's food shows. And thought we'd try it out the next trip to FL. We drove from the Tampa area, but well worth the trip. Our experience was perfect.....delicious food, ambience and service.Special Features:
- Sarasota's Finest DiningAbbyDined on 3/7/2014At Maison Blanche, my wife and I have enjoyed the finest dining experiences we have ever encountered locally, in our 30 plus years in Sarasota. We discovered this upscale spot several years ago and are loyal patrons to date. One feels comfortable and relaxed being surrounded by elegance, yet simplistic, modern design and décor within the dining areas. The attention to detail by every staff member during service, is well beyond one's expectation. Every entrée brought from the Chef's kitchen to the table is a model of perfection and a delight to the palate. I won't spoil the fun by revealing the menu items. It's something one must experience for themselves. It's well worth the short drive onto Longboat Key. Respectfully, Ben & PatSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent FoodDustin941Dined on 2/25/2014Typical rude French wait staff, but I encourage you to endure it for the cook-to-order exceptional food. Each amazing dish had an equally outstanding sauce. Portions are small as expected so be sure to order your own appetizer and share with the table. Overall great experience and I will be returning. The only weird thing is when you are celebrating a birthday, they turn up music and disrupt the entire restaurant. Kind of like a high-end TGI Friday's. LOLSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.

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A blaze, possibly fed by natural gas, damaged a Cache County home on Friday.
The fire started at a home near 7400 S. State Road 165, which is in an unincorporated part of Cache County between Hyrum and Paradise. Fire crews and Cache County sheriff's deputies responded to the fire about 11:30 a.m.
According to the Cache County Sheriff's Office, two families occupied the house. Both were displaced.
Questar Gas got the call about the fire about 12:30 p.m., said spokesman Darren Shepherd.
A fire was burning near the gas meter in the carport area of the house, Shepherd said. As the fire burned away the meter, gas may have fed the flames, Shepherd added.
Questar shut off gas to the house and within two hours of the call, firefighters put out the flames. Most of the damage contained to the area around the carport, Shepherd said.
The fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire.
The sheriff's office reported that the families had made alternate housing arrangements by late Friday.
The fire did not cause any injuries and the cost of the damage was still under investigation. Twitter: @mikeypanda
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TFC Michael Murriell
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Greenup County Bomb Threats Felony Arrest
Date of News Release: 01/16/2013
(Ashland, Ky.) -- The Kentucky State Police in Ashland have arrested a Greenup County juvenile after conducting an investigation into reported threats against the Greenup County High School students, staff and facility.
On Monday January 14, 2013 The Kentucky State Police was contacted and advised text messages had been received from an anonymous individual stating a bomb had been placed at the Greenup County High School. Emergency personnel responded and conducted a search of school property. The search did not reveal any explosive devices at that time. The Kentucky State Police began an investigation into the threats that day.
On Tuesday January 15, 2013 The Kentucky State Police received an additional call which involved threats being made against students and staff at Greenup County High School. A text coming from the same number as the previous dates bomb threat had been received which threatened killing people at the school. The school was placed on a modified lock down and a search of the facility was conducted to ensure the safety of each individual on the property.
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One More Time: 3 Healthy Foods for Your Heart!
Written on February 25, 2013 at 2:45 pm , by mohrresults
You know by now that February is American Heart Month…but since heart disease is the #1 killer in America and this month is a shorty, it's worth reminding you about some healthy foods that can lower your risk:
1. "Good" Fat. The low fat craze in the early 90's had it all wrong. Our favorite healthy fats are olive, canola and fish oil. The last you can't cook with, but the first two are great to use in place of less healthy options like soybean oil, shortening, or margarine.
As for fish oil, there are a lot of data suggesting adding fish oil — AKA omega 3 fat — can drastically improve health, including the health of your heart. In our house we use, like, and trust Nordic Naturals — our children (a 3 ½ and 1 year-old) both take it daily.
2. Dark Chocolate. The key is picking a quality dark chocolate; we use 100% raw cacao if baking or making hot chocolate. (Aim for 70%+ cacao if eating it by itself, which it usually tells you on bar). Dark chocolate can help improve cholesterol, circulation, and insulin resistance, while reducing blood pressure.
3. Eggs. Say what? The "high in cholesterol" whole eggs? Absolutely. Here's the sunny side of eggs—we love the data on how eating eggs can help you lose weight. One study compared subjects eating a bagel breakfast vs. an equal amount of calories from eggs. The result? The egg group lost almost twice as much weight and had an 83 percent greater decrease in their waistlines.
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Six days after the F.B.I. raided his office, California state Senator Ron Calderon (D-Montebello) made his first public statement. Calderon is the focus of a corruption investigation, and for the last week, attorney Mark Geragos has been speaking for him.
Today in Sacramento, Calderon spoke briefly to a large gathering of media, before heading back to work on the Senate floor.
Although he didn't answer any questions--referring all media questions back to Geragos--he did say that the investigation has been stressful for him and his family, and he said he's looking forward to putting it behind him. Although the F.B.I. has been silent on the investigation's specifics, sources in the state capitol say it may be linked to his ties with a Southern California water agency.
U.S. Attorneys served a subpoena to State Senator Kevin De Leon, another Southern California lawmaker, to testify to the grand jury in July. A spokesmen for De Leon says the Senator is not a target of the investigation.
De Leon issues this statement: "I received a subpoena requesting information from the US Attorney's office in Los Angeles. I've communicated to the US Attorney's office my willingness to cooperate fully. The US Attorney's office has asked that the details of their inquiry remain confidential. I intend to honor that request."
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Stack's Bowers Galleries has tapped into the tempting allure of gold. The company installed the unusual ATM. You put in cash and out pops a gold bar or coin. One ounce of gold today is worth about $1,300.
Some believe stockpiling gold might be a good investment when the economy is down or in the event of a natural disaster when paper money won't trade.
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The dating-site game: What you need to know
Looking for online love by Valentine's Day? How to avoid getting ripped off.
This Deal of the Day comes from Kelli B. Grant at partner site SmartMoney.
Looking for someone to date can be as expensive as actually going out on one.
Subscribe to an online dating site and you can easily pay upward of $40 per month for membership; you'll pay more if you also want personalized coaching and other features to improve your odds of finding that special person. That adds up: The market for online dating is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2013, up from $957 million in 2008, according to Forrester Research.
With online services reporting an increase in subscriptions, sites could raise their prices without losing customers, says Mark Brooks, principal consultant for Courtland Brooks, a consulting firm that works with the online dating industry. "By all accounts, online dating sites are leaving money on the table," he adds.
If you consider signing up as an investment in your future happiness, be sure to do your research before shelling out any cash:
The freebie strategy. In the "you get what you pay for" category, PlentyofFish.com and OKCupid.com, among others, let you troll for dates free of charge. There are plenty of prospects to choose from, but members may not be as dedicated nor the features as sophisticated as those of a pay-for site, says Julie Spiro, author of "The Perils of Online Dating."
Check site traffic. Ignore dating-site boasts about their number of profiles. Most sites offer free profiles -- it's communicating with other members that requires a subscription. "The real measure of a dating site is the number of people who have logged in," Brooks says. Use analysis site Compete.com for a rough estimate of monthly visitors. The higher the number, the more active the community and the better the odds you'll find eligible members able (and willing) to respond to your messages. A paid subscription isn't worth it unless monthly traffic is at least 10,000 unique visitors, he says.
Read site reviews. Complaints about dating services rose 62% from 2005 to 2008, according to the Better Business Bureau. Read consumer reviews about a site and review its Better Business Bureau record before signing up, says Jeannette Kopko, a spokeswoman for the BBB in Dallas. One of the most common complaints: subscription charges that continue to show up after you cancel membership. "If you don't cancel in just the right way, it auto-renews your subscription," she says.
Buy a package. A month-to-month membership is the most expensive option. At Match.com, for example, you'll pay $40 per month. Other options include a three-month bundle for $23 per month (save 42%) and a six-month bundle for $20 per month (save 50%). Brooks says six-month increments tend to be the best deal, offering enough time to find someone before renewal and a substantial-enough package discount that you won't lose too much money if you succeed right away.
Wait for coupons and sales. Like any other purchase, online dating has sales and coupon codes. Chemistry.com is currently offering three months for the price of one, a $50 savings. Use coupon code GEEK at Match.com and save 25% off membership.
Sites also regularly host "free communication weekends" that let nonsubscriber members reach out and respond to other people on the site, Spiro says. That's usually a subscriber-only feature, so signing up or revisiting a site during such promos can help extend your membership.
Avoid sweetheart scams. Scammers prey on online daters, reeling them in with promises of love and then begging for cash to afford a plane ticket or other expenses. Sites have policies in place to weed out such users, reviewing profiles and communications for red flags, such as poor grammar, mismatched photos and details, and keywords including "wire money," Brooks says. Some also use monitoring services that recognize the scammer's computer, preventing him or her from creating a new account after one gets flagged.
Still, remember that merging finances isn't something you should do before the first date. "Don't ever give money to somebody you haven't met," Brooks says.
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Oh dear dear dear… I know what many of you are thinking. "Did Emily fall out of love with her food blog?" The answer is no. I am still very much in love. I've just been rather busy. That said, neglecting my blog is not acceptable… and for that, I apologize. Since I haven't had time to get out much, I'm going to reach back into my archives and talk to you more about an experience from the past. It's […]
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Honors College
Honors students receive many of the university's merit-based scholarships. In addition, the Honors College awards a variety of fellowships and grants to support undergraduate research, study abroad, the senior thesis, and conference travel.
Honors Undergraduate Fellowship
The Undergraduate Fellowship supports Honors student undergraduate research through competitive grants of $2000 that support individual research with a faculty member. Typically, 20 awards are granted in both fall and winter semesters and 5 in summer. Applications are reviewed by a faculty awards committee. Eligible students will have completed 56 credit hours and be enrolled full-time as an Honors College member in good standing. Download details and application: Fellowship (.pdf)
Senior Thesis Award (2013 - 2014 applications due October 15, 2013)
The Senior Thesis Award recognizes the significant achievement of Honors students upon completion of the senior thesis or project. Each year 12 or more thesis awards of $2,000 each are granted following competitive review by faculty. Eligible students must complete the senior thesis during the award year. Download details and application: Senior Thesis (.pdf)
Founder's Award
The Founder's Award was created by the founding Director of the Honors College, Dr. Robert Holkeboer for the purpose of encouraging and supporting study abroad and experiential learning. Awards of $500 are granted competitively to one or more students each academic year. Eligible students are members of the Honors College in good standing who have completed 55 credit hours toward graduation. Download details and application: Founder's Award (.pdf)
Susan and John Ullrich Endowed Scholarship
The Susan and John Ullrich Endowed Scholarship was created to honor an Eastern Michigan University student for leadership outside of the student's course of normal study. The Honors College selects the recipient, but applicants need not be members of the College. Eligible students will be a junior or senior who maintains a 3.0 GPA. The $500 award is given annually. Download details and application: Ullrich Award (.pdf)
Gene Helms Award
The Gene Helms Award was created to support study abroad in Florence & Rome. Each year 1-2 awards of $800-$1,000 are granted through competitive application. Eligible students are Honors College members in good standing. Download details and application: Gene Helms (.doc)
Honors Study Abroad Scholarship
This scholarship ranges from $1,000-$2,000 and is intended to support Honors students participation in an EMU Academic Study Abroad class in winter and summer 2014 programs. Applications are due into the Honors College by Friday November 15th, 2013. This scholarship is designed to help Honors students experience a new culture and work toward earning University, Departmental (see Dept. Honors advisor), and/or Highest Honors. Multiple scholarships are available. Please note that EMU scholarships and financial aid typically can be used to help with tuition expense for a study abroad class. The application for this scholarship can be found here (.pdf)


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Once known solely for its masted ships, Windstar features itineraries that mix marquee and exotic ports, a variety of dining venues to top-notch cuisine, superb service and the intimacy of small ship cruising.
Whether it's 148-passenger Wind Star and Wind Spirit, 310-passenger Wind Surf, or just-added 208-passenger power yacht Star Pride (joined by near-identical siblings Star Breeze and Star Legend), all ships also feature a luxury-minded 1.5 to 1 passenger-to-crew ratio. Recently refurbished staterooms include Bose SoundDocks, flat-screen televisions, L'Occitane amenities, indulgent bedding, and fresh fruit and flowers.
Each ship has a sports marina where, in ports in which the ships are anchored, passengers can engage in water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, windsailing, paddleboating and water skiing.
One of the biggest changes for the line, across the fleet, is its dining upgrade. Cuisine aims to highlight the local fare of the regions visited, including the Mediterranean, Costa Rica, Asia and the Caribbean. The food is high quality, and extra attention is paid to those with special dietary needs. All ships feature AmphorA, the ships' main restaurant, which serves Continental-focused cuisine in an open-seating setting. Candles Grill offers a steakhouse-style menu, and the intimate Veranda, Windstar Cruises' buffet venue, with indoor and outdoor seating, combines made-to-order grilled items with food stations.
The most significant difference between the trio of sailing ships and the newly acquired series of yachts is stateroom size. On Windstar's Wind Song, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf, standard cabins measure a cozy 188 square feet and have no balconies. Views are from a porthole-style window. Bathrooms are compact and shower-only. Wind Surf does offer 360-square-foot suites (essentially two standard cabins put together); one side is a dedicated living room, while the other is a bedroom.
Star Pride, along with its siblings, has more spacious standard cabins, each measuring 277 square feet, with large marble bathrooms that include bathtubs. Thirty-six staterooms have French verandahs -- essentially large picture windows that open out. (There's no step-out balcony.)
Windstar's small ships create a cozy, intimate cruise experience, but its a la carte pricing strategy -- unlike luxury lines, you'll pay extra for shore excursions, airfare, cocktails, fitness classes and the like -- means cruise fares fall in the somewhat moderate category. "Casual elegance" is the designated dress code, and that idea permeates the onboard vibe. Passengers leave ties and formalwear at home in favor of country club casual sportswear, day and night. There are few organized activities and none of the typical cruise line Vegas-style revues.
About Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises was created as a three-ship fleet of identical sailing vessels in 1986. (Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Song were the originals; Wind Song suffered a fire in French Polynesia and sank. Wind Surf, built in 1990, joined Windstar in 1998.) The cruise line today is undergoing a major renaissance following its 2011 acquisition by Denver-based Xanterra Parks and Resorts. That company is best known for operating national and state park concessionaries, and it also owns disparate tourism-oriented companies, such as VBT Worldwide (bicycling and other tours), Williamsburg and Virginia's well-known Kingsmill Resort.
Xanterra has invested millions of dollars not only in refurbishing the existing Wind Star, Wind Spirit and Wind Surf but also in acquiring three former Seabourn ships: Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend. The acquisitions signify that Windstar is broadening its reach while remaining committed to the easygoing, casually elegant cruising style that its sailing vessels have made popular. (Already Star Pride has morphed from its formal Seabourn roots to a more casual ambience.)
The doubling of the fleet also offers Windstar a chance to expand its itineraries. The line has resumed its popular French Polynesia sailings and will travel to Southeast Asia, Arabia, exotic northern Europe and beyond.
Windstar Cruises Fleet
Wind Surf, at 14,745 tons and with a passenger capacity of 310, is the largest of the line's sailing vessels and has five masts. (The other ships each have four.) Built in 1990 as Club Med I, it joined the fleet in 1998. Siblings Wind Star and Wind Spirit each measure 5,530 tons and carry 148 passengers. They launched in 1986 and 1988, respectively.
All three ships received enhancements via an $18 million refurbishment program in early 2013, which included staterooms (notably in the bathrooms), public rooms and deck areas.
Star Pride joined the Windstar fleet in May 2014 as the line's first power yacht, carrying 212 passengers. Two more acquisitions from Seabourn, Seabourn Spirit and Seabourn Legend, join the fleet as Star Breeze and Star Legend.
Fellow Passengers
Windstar passengers tend to be active, well-traveled, well-educated adults of all ages, hailing from North America, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. They tend to enjoy the more laid-back atmosphere of a smaller ship, the idea of traveling under sail and the unique itineraries that Windstar provides.
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Running back Marshawn Lynch arrived at Seattle Seahawks minicamp Tuesday, ending rumors last week that he might hold out for a new contract.
There were reports that he was showing up as a sign of good faith in hopes of a new deal.
Lynch didn't take part in practice, but was watching on the sidelines. Head coach Pete Carroll said a sore ankle would likely keep Lynch from participate in the minicamp.
At least one teammate wants the Seahawks to give Lynch a raise. Defensive end Michael Bennett spoke to NFL Network Monday and made a plea to Beastmode.
"Come back, Marshawn, come back. We need you," Bennett said. Then, he made a case for Lynch to get a little more money.
"Without Marshawn, we wouldn't win a Super Bowl. Obviously he's one of the best running backs in the game, and he feels like he should be paid like one of the best backs in the game. And, of course, I agree with him. I mean, for a guy to take those kind of hits in the NFL and continue to do it at a high level? Obviously, he wants to be compensated like that and I agree with him."
Bennett's brother, who plays for the Chicago Bears, agreed.
"The way that running backs are treated in the league now that, as soon as they get some leverage, they got to try and get paid again, because they'll be out before you know it," said Martellus Bennett.
Lynch is entering the third year of a four-year deal that will reportedly pay him a base salary of $5 million with a $1.5 million signing bonus and a $500,000 roster bonus this year.
Lynch's rushing yards dropped from 1,590 to 1,257 in 2013, but his touchdown total, rushing and receiving, increased from 12 to 14. He also scored touchdowns in the NFC Championship Game and the Super Bowl.
But at 28, Lynch has passed the average age when running backs begin to show a decline in production, so that could weigh heavily into a decision by the Seahawks on whether to give him a raise. Lynch's running style, in which he initiates contact rather than trying to avoid it, causes him to get beat up that much more.
Second-year running back Christine Michael has shown flashes of brilliance in practice and preseason and comes with a much smaller price tag. Plus, the Seahawks have to look to next season when they are likely to make Russell Wilson one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the game.


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Learn The Best Kept Secret To Surviving and Even Thriving In Todays Challenging Business Environment…
Today's business environment is very competitive and growing your business has become increasingly difficult. Expenses keep rising and the competition keeps getting more and more fierce. Businesses are closing at alarming rates, while revenues are declining or sluggish at best for those still operating. Even business owners that are prospering know it could vanish tomorrow if they are not thinking two steps ahead of their competitors.
Knowing you should be proactive to survive and grow your business is fundamental. Hoping business will improve without taking action is not a viable or valid strategy. So the questions we need to ask ourselves are, what shouldn't we do and what should we do?
Obviously, you should not keep doing things that are not working and expect different results. Traditional methods of marketing and advertising are no longer cost effective. The return on investment is rapidly shirking if it hasn't vanished altogether.
If we pay attention to the marketplace, learn from our mistakes and the mistake of others, emulate those that are succeeding, growing your business can become a reality. Simply stated the businesses that are surviving and thriving in today's lighting fast environment are adapting!
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The most conspicuous shift is where they are investing their capital to acquire new business. Offline marketing methods have become less and less effective. The advent of "Local search" and smart phones has all but killed TV, radio, newsprint and yellow page advertising. This fact is in step contrast to the record growth in online advertising.
Successful business owners along their advertising dollars are abandoning old school conventional marketing mediums in hoards. Which is only logical, as they have become ineffective and too expensive. The majority of the people looking for your service are now looking online or using their smart phone.
Google reports that 97% of consumers search for local businesses online. And 50% of the business goes to those businesses in the first 5 positions on page #1. It's no longer a luxury to be on page #1 of the search engines, its become a necessity.
Businesses that are surviving and growing are thinking forward. They embrace the empirical evidence that supports that internet as the largest source of potential new business and they use that knowledge to their advantage. Better still; the recent changes made to the search engines have created a virtual Gold Rush opportunity for local business owners who stake their claim on page #1 of the search engines.
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CHICAGO (AP) � Commuters will get a new way to navigate around the highway bottlenecks surrounding O'Hare International Airport.
Federal approval has been given to a series of long-planned road works known as the Elgin-O'Hare Western Access Project.
The $3.4 billion project will extend the existing Elgin O'Hare Expressway to the western edge of airport where it will link up with a new bypass road that will take drivers either south to the I-294 Tri-State Tollway or north to the I-90 Jane Addams Memorial Tollway.
The new western bypass road will be an all-electronic toll route built by the Illinois Tollway agency.
The project includes an access ramp that will open a western entry point into O'Hare airport.
Gov. Pat Quinn announced the final approval Thursday. Construction is expected to start this year.
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Rock Band and Dance Central will be back this generation, Harmonix says [Update]
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Metallica songs being pulled from Rock Band DLC library
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Harmonix will no longer be releasing DLC songs for its Rock Band series, and a few songs will soon be disappearing from the existing library because of licensing issues. Read more
130 million Rock Band songs downloaded, as DLC ends
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Not only did millions of people join in on the Rock Band craze, they bought DLC. Lots of it. Read more
'American Pie' is Rock Band's final DLC song
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April 2nd will be the day the music died. Read more
Rock Band DLC releases to end in April
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On April 2nd, Harmonix will no longer release DLC for its Rock Band games. Read more
Rock Band DLC sale knocks 50% off 1,100 tracks
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If you fancy some new tunes to play in Rock Band Blitz or to twang on some old favourites in Rock Band 3, a fine opportunity is coming up. To celebrate the rhythm series' fifth anniversary in November and the launch of Blitz, developer Harmonix is planning to make over 1,100 DLC songs half-price in a huge sale, including singles, packs and full albums. Read more


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Brick Made from the Battlefield at Gettysburg
The Truman Library's Museum Object of the Month honors the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. This brick, with a profile of President's Lincoln's face in relief, is made from mud from the battlefield at Gettysburg.
When the Truman Presidential Library first opened, Truman actively collected material related to other Presidents. The Truman Library has a large collection of Lincoln-related commemorative artifacts, including this one.
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Presidential Prayers for Peace on Memorial Day
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day — a time set aside to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War by decorating their graves with flowers. The first Decoration Day was observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War. On that day, the largest known ceremony was held at Arlington National Cemetery.
Over time, people adopted the name Memorial Day, and ceremonies were held across the country to honor all U.S. soldiers who had died at war. On May 11, 1950, Congress issued a joint resolution requesting that the President proclaim a "Prayer for Peace" on each Memorial Day. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a federal holiday to be held on the last Monday of every May.
This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who have served our country.
Photo: President Harry S. Truman laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Memorial Day ceremonies. 5/30/48.
Tune in for this talk today at 12pm ET on the National Archives Ustream channel.
During their presidencies, both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis suffered the death of a child—a not uncommon event for most American parents in the 19th century. Starting with the death of Willie Lincoln in 1862 and the tragic accident that befell Joseph Davis in 1864, Catherine Clinton explores Victorian mourning and the embrace of rituals of grief and symbols of remembrance during the Civil War.
Join us at noon on March 29 in the McGowan Theater at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, or watch online at our Ustream channel.
Image: Abraham Lincoln and his youngest son Tad (ARC 52628). While Lincoln was President, Tad's older brother Willie—the middle child—died of typhoid fever while living in the White House. Tad himself died at age 18 in Chicago in 1871. Only the oldest son, Robert, lived to adulthood.
President Lincoln drafted an emancipation proclamation in July 1862. He delayed issuing it till the Union had a military victory. On Sept 22, 1862, after the victory at the Battle of Antietam, he signed the Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation. It warned rebel forces that if they did not surrender and rejoin the Union in 100 days, then all slaves in the rebellious states would be freed. Once it was clear that the South would not surrender, Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation Jan 1, 1863.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day - a time set aside to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War by decorating their graves with flowers. The first Decoration Day was observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War. On that day, the largest known ceremony was held at Arlington National Cemetery, across the river from Washington D.C. Read More
This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and thank all of the men and women who have served our country.
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50 teachers, 9 states, 1 President's Civil War Grandmother
This week the Truman Library is hosting their annual teacher conference with the theme of "Kansas, Missouri, and the Civil War, 1854-1865." 50 teachers from 9 states are attending. One of today's speakers will be talking about Truman and his grandparents experience in the Civil War. This photo is of President Truman's grandmother, Mary Jane Holmes Truman.
Mary Jane Holmes Truman was the daughter of Captain Jesse Holmes and Nancy Tyler Holmes. The original 5 x 7 photo photo is undated.
You can follow the conference on the Discussion Board of the Library's Facebook page.
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WASHINGTON, July 9, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation today announced the 2014 recipients of its Early Detection Award for Translational Lung Cancer Research. LUNGevity focuses on propelling forward research for the early detection of lung cancer because early detection has the potential to save thousands of lives. Each of the three multi-year early detection awards ranges from $100,000 to $250,000 for the first year and is renewable in that amount, based on research progress, for each subsequent year.
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WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) - A small Valentines Day project to cheer up a family member stationed in Afghanistan quickly became a big effort to help several veterans.
Our sister station, Great Country 101.9 WDEZ's Vanessa Ryan says filling out Valentine cards for the troops started small. "I have to give credit to my kids, because we have a family member that is stationed in Afghanistan and he has a wife and a nine month old baby that he's left behind. It's hard, and we're trying to come up with a way to cheer him up. We decided to make Valentines for him, and my daughters said that they're going to take them to school and have their friends fill them out. I thought, if their friends want to fill out Valentines and send them over, I bet other people want it too."
The WDEZ staff started talking about the Valentine card project, and also put the information out on social media and the radio station's website. Pretty soon, Valentines were filling the mailbox. "We had Valentines from Maryland. We had some come in from Virginia and some from South Carolina. We had them coming from Milwaukee and from all over central Wisconsin, too."
From inception to completion, it lasted two weeks. Listeners and social media followers contributed nineteen boxes of Valentines cards, candy, and surprises. All of the items are being mailed to Camp Jefferson in Afghanistan.
Ryan says Websites for Soldiers provided some advice on what to send and how to get the packages to their destination.
She says they had no idea this project would get so big so fast and have participants from across the country. "Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped us out. It was an overwhelming success and we can't wait to do more."
The boxes are leaving Friday, and should arrive shortly before Valentines Day.


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Lee Brice sang Jerrod Niemann 's latest single, "Buzz Back Girl," before Jerrod even heard the song. The two country stars have been friends for many years now, but Jerrod had no idea Lee had co-written the catchy song until he heard Lee singing it on the demo.
Jerrod tells Billboard , "I saw the title, heard the intro, and thought it was cool. Then, on the first note, I knew that it was Lee singing."
While Jerrod has had several hits about drinking, including his latest #1 hit, "Drink to That All Night," he thinks this is his first song dealing with the hangover the morning after a bender.
Says Jerrod, "In this case, the 'Hangover Cure' is making love to your sweet country girl. If there is any global 'Hangover Cure,' it's my job to express that to the entire planet."
"Buzz Back Girl" is included on Jerrod's latest album, High Noon .
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The foreclosure crisis' other toll: Emotional stress
Uncertainty about the fate of their home translates to continuing mental anguish for many owners.
Very mixed news last week for the financially struggling American homeowner. RealtyTrac, an online marketplace for foreclosure properties and real estate data, said overall U.S. foreclosure filings dropped 1% last month compared to February, but that was down 23% from March of 2012.
According to the report, 34 states showed annual decreases in U.S. bank repossessions in March. At the same time, however, some states saw foreclosure rates swing up sharply last month, including Arkansas (up 121% annually), Maryland (up 114%), Washington (up 88%), Pennsylvania (up 41%) and Ohio (up 39%).
"Although the overall national foreclosure trend continues to head lower, late-blooming foreclosures are bolting higher in some local markets where aggressive foreclosure prevention efforts in previous years are wearing off," Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac, said in a press statement.
Blomquist also warned that, while such efforts in many states have increased the average time needed to foreclose, those delays could also lead to another "outbreak" of foreclosures in the near future.
While analysts puzzle over whether the nation's real estate sector is on the rebound, many homeowners are still dealing with the emotional toll brought on by a foreclosure crisis. The New York Times reports that between 2007 and early 2012, about 4 million Americans were in foreclosure. And an AARP study released last year found the foreclosure rate for people over age 75 jumped eightfold between 2007 and 2011.
"It is well established that adverse economics has a profound impact on mental health," said Dr. Ken Duckworth, medical director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in an email to MSN Money. "There has been a dramatic rise in suicides in Greece during their economic crisis, and so this not only a U.S. phenomenon of increased mental health vulnerability during economic distress."
Homeownership is a big part of the American dream, says Duckworth, and distress over foreclosure can be particularly hard-hitting for Americans, promoting what he calls "a sense of feeling trapped for some people who are underwater on their homes." He added that the "loss of one's dream home has great potential to generate shame and humiliation, which raises risks of depression, substance abuse and bad outcomes."
One such apparent "bad outcome" was last week's deadly incident in suburban Atlanta, when a man whose home was in foreclosure took several firemen hostage and demanded his utilities be turned back on. That suspect was eventually killed by police.
Which leads to another fact: While economic hard times may prompt many people to defer costly medical procedures and other services, Duckworth says the demand for mental health and substance abuse services increases during a recession. But budgets for mental health services also take a hit during financial downturns.
As a 2011 NAMI report noted: "With demand for public mental health services extremely high, especially at a time of severe economic distress, the crisis in mental health care continues. The impacts are felt throughout society as people go without the treatment they need."
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Sherre Smith-Jones is the Deputy Commissioner for the Community and Mental Health Services Division in the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. She oversees a division comprised of the director, managers, supervisors, and juvenile services workers who are charged with providing case management and community supervision for probated and committed public offenders, sex offenders, and sentenced youthful offenders. Ms. Smith-Jones has been working with juvenile offenders and their families for 25 years in the Jefferson County system, Kentucky Social Services, and with Juvenile Justice.
Prior to having oversight for the Community and Mental Health Services Division as Deputy Commissioner, Ms. Smith-Jones served as Division Director for the Community Services Division for three years. Previous experience also includes service as director for several residential, group homes, and day treatment programs in the central area of Kentucky. She has also served as Director for Quality Assurance and Grants Management for the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Ms. Smith-Jones has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Eastern Kentucky University and post graduate studies in Business Administration.
Diana McGuire is the Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice. She oversees all of the facilities within the Department, including ten Youth Development Centers, eight Regional Juvenile Detention Centers, ten group homes and the Cadet Leadership Education Program.
Her career in juvenile justice began in 1973, as a summer worker at a 50-bed boys' residential program, where she provided educational tutoring and direct shift supervision. She was later hired as a juvenile counselor at the Morehead Youth Development Center, and later promoted to director and later superintendent of the facility.
Prior to the appointment, Diana served as the eastern regional Division Director for DJJ. Diana holds bachelor's and master's degrees in corrections from Eastern Kentucky University, ad served as an adjunct professor at Morehead State University for more than 10 years. In addition to her many positions within the department, she has represented DJJ on numerous committees, task forces and councils.


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Calle Ocho
- Address:
45 West 81st Street inside the Excelsior Hotel
New York, NY 10024Neighborhood:
Upper West Side
- Cuisine:
Latin AmericanPrice: $31 to $50
Calle Ocho
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.calleochonyc.com/
- Phone: 2128735025
- Hours of Operation:
Saturday Brunch: 12pm - 3:00pm
Sunday Brunch: 12:00pm - 3:30pm;
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 6:00pm -10:30pm, Friday: 6:00pm - 11:30pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:30pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Latin American, South American, Latin / Spanish
- Executive Chef: Rodney Mitchell / Alex Garcia
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Sit down dinner, buffet, passed hors d'oeuvres & full service off site catering, bartenders & servers available. Please contact us at the number below, or at email@example.com.
- Private Party Facilities: Private Dining room seating up to 40 guests. Please contact the restaurant for additional information.
- Private Party Contact: Melinda Anglero / Joe Del Monte 2128735025
Getting there
- Cross Street: Between Columbus and Central Park West
- Public Transit: 1 at 79th Street and Broadway and B & C at 81st Street and Central Park West.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Parking Details: There are meters all along Columbus Avenue and two nearby garages, one at 82nd Street between Columbus & Central Park West & the other on 83rd Street between Columbus Avenue & Amsterdam Avenue.
A word from Calle Ocho
More festive than a piñata stuffed with a mariachi band and twice as stylish, Calle Ocho's lively crowd is amped up on Mojitos, Caipirinhas, Sangria and Spanish wine or beer and shows no sign of slowing down. Those not willing or able to holler over the salsa music retire to the two small lounge areas to commiserate. The bar area is a prelude to their Nuevo Latino cuisine in the dining room that will knock your taste buds for a loop. If you're in need of a quick jump-start, Calle Ocho will get your motor running.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerLatin American
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Calle Ocho reviews from OpenTable diners
267 reviews since May 27, 2014
- Food4.1Service4.1
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (129)great for brunch (100)fit for foodies (93)neighborhood gem (88)special occasion (85)romantic (77)hot spot (66)vibrant bar scene (51)great for lunch (30)late-night find (20)kid-friendly (15)notable wine list (9)scenic view (5)great for outdoor dining (2)Show More
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/21/2014I came here with my boyfriend for a boozy sangria brunch. The place is filled to capacity with young people eager to enjoy the bottomless sangria. They have 4 reds and 4 whites. The food overall is quite good. We ordered the ropa vieja and the skirt steak both of which we enjoyed. The service is good, but out waiter got a little scattered from time to time. The food prices are a bit high if you're not going to drink. But if you're drinking, the prices are worth it. Large space with room between tables, so even though it's full and vibrant, you still have your space.Special Features:
- pdg123VIPDined on 9/20/2014Everything everyone in our party of four ate was delicious and plentiful. MMMMMMMMmmmmmmm.Special Features:
- If you List it, Serve itRightwriteVIPDined on 9/14/2014We stopped visiting Calle Ocho because they were always "running out" of the dishes we wanted. We went back last Saturday and... guess what... "Our chef or our sous-chef didn't order enough and we haven't any more." Customer satisfaction is a part of any restaurant experience and, if you are continually "running out" of food, at the very least take that food off the menu and don't "continually disappoint" patrons expecting to order what you offer.Special Features:
- Awesome!EpicDreamDined on 9/14/2014I was running a little late due to parking but I was accommodated in a timely fashion. The atmosphere of the place was amazing and the food was also. I've already booked another reservation! This place has become a new favorite of mine, especially for brunch. Who can pass up unlimited Sangria?Special Features:
- Couldn't ask for a better placeDinnerDivaDined on 9/12/2014The food was excellent and the atmosphere perfect. My date and I arrived before the reserved time but were quickly accommodated. The food was delicious and the customer service was right on point. After we were seated my date moved himself closer to me. A gentleman (perhaps the manager) came right on over to offer us a corner booth so we can talk and interact through dinner. We didn't even have to ask! Would definitely return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will never come back againfeifeiDined on 9/10/2014The food is not tasty. Definitely do not worth the price. There are few waiters. When you want to find a waiter, you need to wait a long time. We waited for at least 20 min for our entrees after the appetizer. The paella is very disappointing. I will stick to Socarrat and will never try paellas elsewhere.
- For hotel guests only...rjinnycDined on 9/5/2014The front desk person was great. That was the highlight. The margarita at the bar tasted like triple sec. At the table, one of the appetizers was cold. We asked for hot sauce, and had something dumped on the table with no explanation. The ribs were good; the steak was definitely not. French fries were greasy, wobbly, and were better for playing with than for eating.
- Outstanding experienceLovlifeDined on 9/5/2014This was the first time I went to the new location and I had a wonderful time. The food was excellent as well as the service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SpectacularMikeVIPDined on 9/4/2014I've been to Calle Ocho twice in the last two months and both visits have been outstanding. I used a groupon for one of the visits. Everything from drinks to appetizers to the entree were wonderful! The Picada appetizer for two was amazing. 5 different appetizers samples that is the chef's choice were all cooked to perfection. I had the sea bass both times I was there and it was great. My partner had the Bisteca one time and the skirt steak the next. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend Calle Ocho.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EnjoyableHoleDined on 9/3/2014It was experience. Food choices were excellent.excellentSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place!imameyerhoffDined on 9/2/2014Food was delicious, although a little expensive and heavy on the sauce/butter. Drinks were great. Service was excellent - Natalia is a fantastic waitress!Special Features:
- Great foodOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 9/1/2014I love the yucca bread. All the items we ordered were outstanding. Love Monday night deals on mohitos.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Still Awesome...MrTeeDined on 8/31/2014We went for Brunch (unlimited Sangria) Great food and excellent service. It took us a month to get another reservation, but it was worth the wait. The food is always delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was attentive but not meddling. Our kid had an accident and the staff was incredibly understanding and helpful. The drinks are generous and never-ending. However, if you are looking for a quiet brunch venue, this is not the place. The people are as vibrant as the colors on the decorative walls. Go, Go, Go!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/30/2014Very good for brunch thanks to the unlimited sangria!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Excellent food and serviceKayNRDined on 8/29/2014Everything from the complimentary bread, appetizers, main course, desserts, and drinks are delicious and decadent. The staff are friendly, professional, and the overall dining experience is pleasant and enjoyable. Calle Ocho is hidden on the side of the Excelsior Hotel so make sure you keep yours eyes wide open and do not let this pass you by. You'll be sorry if you do.Special Features:
- Creative foodOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/27/2014We enjoyed an excellent dinner at this lively spot. Food was creative and well prepared.Special Features:
- Great placeAmadeus301VIPDined on 8/23/2014We had reservations for 10pm but the event runnlate; we arrived 1045p. We had called and they stated not to worry as they sit people until 1130pm. Food was great; however, we were rushed thru desert and check came right away. It was a not so great ending to an overall great experience. I will certainly go back with a bit more time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nice environment - overpricedRRBdayPlanner319Dined on 8/23/2014Beautiful spot, server could have been nicer rushed and not the most polite but hostess was pleasant & sat is before our reservation. Food definitely overpriced & limited. Boyfriend enjoyed his birthday customer service needs improvement.Special Features:
- An old favorite . . .dmisitaDined on 8/23/2014I've loved Calle Ocho since before they moved their location to the Excelsior Hotel. While I miss the vaulted ceilings of the old location, I still love the food. In particular, I love their Arepa appetizer with Ropa Vieja on top. I can and would eat this for every meal for the rest of my life. In general, the wait staff is pretty good. Our experience on this visit was not up to their usual standard.Special Features:
- Latin foodie delightPES2014Dined on 8/17/2014Calle Ocho offers a range of dishes with Latin roots, with modern interesting variations. I particularly liked the ceviches, which were combined with other ingredients in attractive and tasty presentations. The music level promoted a lively atmosphere, but made it difficult for us to talk.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Gem on the UWSOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/17/2014Finding a reservation is often the biggest challenge to this gem! Great balance of price, location, quality of food and service. The sangria is great and adds a unique element to the experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- best bottomless brunch dealfattyVIPDined on 8/17/2014most bottomless brunches in nyc charge you for the alcohol, usually with a flat $15-30. Here, the sangrias are complimentary. i could see why this place is swarming with people. you only pay for the food that you order. i've tried their pollo ranchero and a chorizo benedict; they were both delicious. a little on the smaller side portionwise, but it nonetheless good.Special Features:
- worth the waitBrunch0ClockDined on 8/16/2014I made these reservations on a whim 2 months ago, and I am so glad I did! The service was amazing, never worry about not getting your money's worth because they bring you a new drink before you finish the previous. So glad I made these reservations! I think I'll make another one for in a few months already.Special Features:
- We really enjoyed our mealMikeVIPDined on 8/15/2014Went there for my anniversary and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. From the ceviche to the steak to the sea bass...it was an excellent meal.Special Features:
- Wonderful findjaalgoDined on 8/15/2014There were seven of us, including friends from Barcelona (who were visiting NYC) and we needed a convenient place for everyone to meet. We found this restaurant, knew nothing about it, but it was convenient for all of us. We got very lucky! Food was very good, service, the same, and because it was restaurant week, the bill was quite reasonable. We will absolutely return!Special Features:
- Overall everything was very good.OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/14/2014Staff and hostess were very friendly and pleasant. Food was great. All in all we had lovely time.Special Features:
- Good Food…Kitchen AsleepLuvfoodDined on 8/13/2014I had wonderful food when my two courses finally came out correctly. The waiter was very apologetic and the presentation was very nice, but my first and main course was not what I ordered and so I was not eating with my companion. The same thing happened at the next table.Special Features:
- Calle Ocho was Great!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/10/2014Went to Calle Ocho for first time and it was amazing. The food, ambience, drinks, everything was absolutely wonderful. My 16th wedding anniversary was well spent at Calle Ocho. Definitely will be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- For Those In Love2315Dined on 8/10/2014Whether you're in love or trying to find love, Calle Ocho will pave the way to setting up the atmosphere, setting the mood and satisfying the pallet. YOU have to provide the rest. Unbelievable find on the Upper West Side. My date was a Vegetarian. After tasting her Vegetarian Paella, I'm now a Vegetarian. Mojito's are authentic, service is fantastic. Food is indescribably delicious. I wouldn't advise taking your boss there, unless of course, you want to fall in love with your boss! Try it once, you'll be hooked. A little pricey, but well worth it. Desserts are rich and need to be consumed slowly, otherwise you risk suffering a sugar rush of mammoth proportion. I really really like this place. Can you tell?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was just so soClaireDined on 8/10/2014The ambiance was ok but the food was just so-so. I had a snapper but it was just lukewarm. It seemed like they try to flavor it by adding a lot of fried potatoes. The only thing best out of the meal was the coconut ice cream. I don't think I will go back.
- DisappointingPBrennanVIPDined on 8/8/2014This was the blandest Latin food I have ever tasted. I had the bistec. It was absolutely devoid of any seasoning. I didn't expect it to taste like my family's food, but how can you undercook rice? That is a basic. We were there for a birthday celebration so I didn't want to upset my friend but even she was clearly unimpressed. Perhaps they have to water down their food now that they are in a hotel. Crowd looked a bit dodgy too. Would not go back.
- ImpressedChichiDined on 8/8/2014Great service and delicious food! Wonderful ambiance with attractive decor and proper lighting.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great find!welovegoodfoodDined on 8/8/2014assorted menu, something for everyone, everything was delicious. bread basket to die for! would definitely go back!Special Features:
- Went on a whimluv2eatDined on 8/3/2014Had a great time. Will return, the food presentation was excellent, and food was delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- latin flareDivaDocDined on 8/2/2014very fun ambiance, attentive and fun staff, fun vibe, food was great....convenient spot on uwsSpecial Features:
- Great place!len22Dined on 8/2/2014Love the ambience! Plus the service was great. Food for delicious. If you like ropa vieja you should try the Arepa! YUMMY!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome MealOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 8/2/2014The only thing better than the food is the house made Sangria.Special Features:
- Don't go lateNYCgirl24Dined on 8/2/2014I've been to Calle Ocho with large groups a few times...but typically earlier in the day. This was my first time going at 2:30pm...and it was sadly not as good of an experience. To start, the restaurant was extremely loud. Lots of large groups who have already been drinking, which could account for the loudness. Also, one of my favorite treats is the basked of assorted breads that come at the start of the meal which typically includes muffins, pan de bonos/queso, small cakes. Our tray came out with 6 pan de bonos...no variety. When I questioned the waiter about the basket...he said that he assumed that is all that is left. I had the skirt steak dish which was pretty good....served with fried eggs. No salt/pepper on tables...odd.Special Features:
- calle nochoOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 8/1/2014I went here for restaurant week. The food was pretty good, but the service was lacking. I had the Parguito (crispy snapper) which I would recommend.
- FUN DINNEROpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/1/2014Great ambience, good service, good food- overall it was a fun dinner nite with friends celebrating my sister's birthday-Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Colds and the flu - what to ask your doctor - child
Symptoms of the common cold are a runny nose, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Your child may also have a sore throat, cough, headache, or other symptoms. Many different germs, called viruses, cause colds.
The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by the influenza virus.
Below are some questions you may want to ask your child's doctor or nurse to help you take care of your child's cold or flu.
Alternate Names
What to ask your doctor about colds and the flu - child; Influenza - what to ask your doctor - child; Upper respiratory infection - what to ask your doctor - child; URI - what to ask your doctor - child; Swine flu (H1N1) - what to ask your doctor - child
What are the symptoms of a cold? What are the symptoms of the flu? How can I tell them apart?
- Will my child have a fever? How high? How long will it last? Can a high fever be dangerous? Do I need to worry about my child having febrile seizures?
- Will my child have a cough? Sore throat? Runny nose? Headache? Other symptoms? How long will these symptoms last? Will my child be tired or achy?
- How will I know if my child has an ear infection? How will I know if my child has pneumonia?
- How will I know if my child has swine flu (H1N1)?
Can other people become sick from being around my child? How can I prevent that? What should I do if I have other young children at home? How about somebody who is elderly?
When will my child start to feel better? When should I worry that their symptoms have not gone away?
What should I eat or drink? How much? How will I know if my child is not drinking enough?
What medicines can I buy at the store to help with the symptoms?
- Can my child take aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)? How about acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
- Can my child take cold medicines?
- Are there stronger medicines that my child's doctor can prescribe to help the symptoms?
- Are there vitamins or herbs that will make my child's cold or flu go away quicker? How do I know if they are safe?
Will antibiotics make my child's symptoms go away faster? Are there medicines that can make the flu go away faster?
How can I keep a child from getting a cold or the flu?
- Can children have a flu shot? What time of year should it be given? Does my child need one or two every year? What are the risks of the flu shot? What are the risks for my child if they do not get a flu shot?
- Will a flu shot keep my child from getting colds all year long?
- Does being around smokers cause my child to get the flu more easily?
- Are there vitamins or herbs that my child can take to prevent the flu?
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.