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STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONALSlavery is on the rise in America
Slavery is on the rise in America. Can this be true? But I say, if you have less money than you need, are you not less...Original post made by Al Bell on Dec. 4, 2011
Last comment by Kathleen Ruegsegger, on Dec 6, 2011 at 7:28 am | 13 comments | 1123 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSBudget Cuts Have a Human Impact
At a recent Amador Valley School Site Council meeting, the committee discussed the wide ranging implications of the budget...Original post made by Al Cohen on Jan. 14, 2009
Last comment by 3rd party, on Jan 26, 2014 at 7:31 am | 32 comments | 2198 Views
SHARED SACRIFICE has to be the common thread in any solution to the PUSD budget crisis. At the recent Budget Advisory Meeting,...Original post made by Al Cohen on Jan. 26, 2009
Last comment by West side observer, on Jan 28, 2009 at 11:01 am | 20 comments | 1741 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSPay to Play will be a Reality
As a member of the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC), I was asked to Chair the Athletics sub committee. In the last few weeks...Original post made by Al Cohen on Mar. 6, 2009
Last comment by Thankful, on Mar 10, 2009 at 10:00 am | 8 comments | 1712 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSScool Budget Crisis: Have we really thought outside the box?
A couple of months ago I resigned from the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) due to a growing frustration that this was an...Original post made by Al Cohen on Jan. 12, 2010
Last comment by Stacey, on Jan 21, 2010 at 10:30 am | 148 comments | 3358 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSSchool Volunteerism: What does Alum Rock know that we don't?
When I left the Budget Advisory Committee in the fall, I was pushing the issue of parent volunteers offsetting the impact...Original post made by Al Cohen on May. 11, 2010
Last comment by Thomas Paineful, on May 17, 2010 at 2:12 pm | 42 comments | 2358 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSWhat about the PUSD High Schools?
This past year I was Chairman of the AVHS School Site Council and Chairman of the AVHS PTSA Grant Committee. I share the...Original post made by Al Cohen on Jun. 4, 2011
Last comment by My 2 cents, on Jun 6, 2011 at 11:06 am | 24 comments | 1775 Views
AROUND TOWNThe Santa Rita Freeway
Speeding on Santa Rita Road is the norm, and children are often crossing it. There needs to be regular police presence...Original post made by Alan on May. 29, 2008
Last comment by Karl, on Jun 10, 2008 at 8:37 pm | 3 comments | 1762 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONALWar vs. Healthcare
Stupid foreign wars: cheered for, given blank checks, can't end them. Decent health care for Americans: worrying, can't...Original post made by Alan on Jul. 26, 2009
Last comment by Cholo, on Jul 26, 2009 at 5:46 pm | 1 comment | 965 Views
AROUND TOWNLivermore soccer coach arrested on suspicion of possessing/distributing child porn
In the process of "background checks" for teachers coaches and the lack of such fro Pastors and Youth Ministers, I...Original post made by Alan on Aug. 27, 2010
Last comment by Cholo, on Sep 2, 2010 at 11:17 am | 2 comments | 1200 Views
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONALDrill Baby Drill
Palin to make high-profile visit to Iowa - Yahoo! NewsSep 17, 2010 ... Reuters Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin greets...Original post made by Alan on Sep. 17, 2010
There are no comments yet. 839 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSWhere are we supposed to go to vote?
If we want to vote today. where would we go to do that?...Original post made by alana on Jun. 2, 2009
Last comment by resident, on Jun 2, 2009 at 6:47 pm | 3 comments | 1194 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSIs this even legal?
I am wondering if the following "informational" (read brainwashing) session is allowed on public school grounds during instruction...Original post made by alee on Dec. 8, 2009
Last comment by a reader, on Dec 18, 2009 at 6:24 pm | 118 comments | 3238 Views
AROUND TOWNLooking for a math tutor
My daughter is taking Honor Algebra II. She needs a math tutor. Does anyone know a math tutor that you would recommend? ...Original post made by Algebra on Sep. 24, 2011
Last comment by Teresa Parham, on Mar 5, 2012 at 4:31 pm | 15 comments | 2540 Views
CRIMES & INCIDENTSStoneridge Drive Extension is GOOD for Pleasanton!
Modeling was done WITH and WITHOUT the Stoneridge Drive Extension to see how traffic would be affected in our city ... and...Original post made by Alice on May. 1, 2007
Last comment by aaron, on Aug 27, 2008 at 3:26 pm | 8 comments | 3385 Views
AROUND TOWNPleasanton Skyline.....
I have lived in and enjoyed Pleasanton for almost 39 years. Pleasanton has grown tremendously in those years. It has been,...Original post made by Alice Morrison on Dec. 14, 2007
Last comment by Stacey, on Dec 14, 2007 at 8:39 pm | 1 comment | 2043 Views
AROUND TOWNOld Nob Hill=New Walmart Grocery
Is it true? Walmart trying to open one of their grocery only stores in the Nob Hill sight? Got an email with a link to a...Original post made by Alicia on Sep. 5, 2011
Last comment by Steve, on Sep 8, 2011 at 1:14 pm | 23 comments | 1964 Views
SCHOOLS & KIDSDrivers, Please Slow Down For The Students!!!!
Between 7:50 am and 8:10 am the intersection of Santa Rita and Black Avenue is very congested with drivers, bicycle riders...Original post made by Alisal Parent on Sep. 21, 2009
Last comment by Concerned Citizen, on Sep 24, 2009 at 8:44 am | 18 comments | 2745 Views
AROUND TOWNWeird Smell in Safeway Parking Lot
Okay, I need those of you with time on your hands to go to Safeway. In the parking lot outside the front of Safeway there...Original post made by Alison on Dec. 3, 2008
Last comment by Mia, on Dec 5, 2008 at 12:58 pm | 6 comments | 1676 Views
AROUND TOWNAlison Wonderland
Life is a fantasy, based upon my reality....Original post made by Alison on Aug. 11, 2009
Last comment by Really?, on Aug 11, 2009 at 1:42 am | 2 comments | 1032 Views
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Moneyball, the Sequel: Billy Beane for President!
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Go to college and get a degree so you can get a good job . . . aren't those some words of advice many of us hear in our lifetime? Some of us choose to listen to that and get educated, while others are content with just cracking jokes and being the class clown. These two personalities normally don't see eye-to-eye, but in the rare case of Tim Lee, Darwin's theory of evolution wasn't going to stop him from pursuing his dream. He was destined to be a scientist because he had the brains to achieve that, but life doesn't always work out as you'd expect. He graduated magna cum laude (that means "with great honor" to the rest of us that didn't go to college) from UC San Diego with honors in biology. If that wasn't enough, he continued his education and completed his Ph.D. at UC Davis. After spending years developing simulation and analytical models of population dynamics, he just got bored. He tried something a little more fun—stand-up comedy—and was immediately hooked. His shows are both smart and funny, with a scientific approach that no other comic puts on. The transition was more seamless than you might expect, because science is straight logic while comedy is twisted logic. He switched from giving lectures to smart people that would try and pick apart his logic, to drunk people trying to pick apart his jokes. He inventively uses PowerPoint as a prop to easily explain the principles behind his jokes. Let this legitimate doctor of comedy prescribe you some laughter. (Derek Obregon)
Flappers Comedy Club, 532 W. First St., Claremont, (818) 845-9721; www.flapperscomedy.com. Various Times. $20.
"Thank you for helping to create a stellar birthday experience for Isabella! She had such a fantastic time, I am sure she will remember it for years to come! Everything was great, you and your staff are lovely people! Everyone was so nice & very accommodating! The girls were talking about how much fun the party was at school all week! Definitely have suggested Flappers to other parents. We are still eating cake, it's so delicious, thankfully it freezes well! My only suggestions would be to get the cake measurements from the Baker since their full sheet is quite a bit larger than other bakers, and for the price point I think they could have added more strawberries to the filling. But, none the less, it was still a very flavorful cake.
I look forward to visiting Flapper's again, very soon, probably to see Rob Schneider!"
-Isabella's Birthday Party, Feb 24th, 2013, Kimberly Puccio
"I received your feedback form yesterday and want to take advantage of the opportunity to let you know what a great time we had Saturday. Ian's birthday was fabulous, thanks to Flappers! I don't know how to fill out the form on-line but I would give every item a ten. Kids loved the show…all three performers were outstanding. Michael put together a great Starwars video piece that was perfect for keeping the boys entertained before the show. The woman comedian (I can't remember names) was wonderful………and after the show she came to say hi and presented Ian with a wonderful birthday present actually created herself at home before the show! The kids loved the magician too and he was also great about making a big deal out of the birthday. The music and sound effects throughout the show also added fun energy! Our waitress was very sweet, organized, and efficient as well! We would for sure do another event. It was a perfect setting for my 12 year old son and his friends…..not at all babyish! We bought Michael's video and my kids rushed home to watch it the same night! Thanks so much for everything!!!!"
-Ian's Birthday Party, Feb 24, 2013, Yvette Joffe
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Sent: Saturday, September 22, 2012 11:49 AM
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Subject: Re: 9/21/12 Flappy Birthday Tickets!
Dear Flappers Staff, I want to thank all of you for the a great time last night. My self, including our party of 11 people were treated as VIP's. We all can't say enough about the excellent food, martinis to die for, served by great and personalble wait staff (Alana). If that wasn't enough...the comedy show transported us to the "destress zone" with all the laughing. Laughter being better than medicine, we all enjoyed ourselves and will be back for sure. Thank you all again. Kind regards, Eleanor
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This 2 day entertainment extravaganza boasts 12 arenas in the midst of the beautiful Scottish Coastline, with each day running for 14 hours. The festival has already confirmed a prestigious line up of many big name, credible artists across numerous genre's including; Tom & Gary (Snow Patrol see photo on the left). Babyshambles DJ set featuring Adam Ficek, Chris Geddes (Belle and Sebastian), Teenage FanClub DJ set ft Norman Blake, Utah Saints DJ set, Masters at Work, Taio Cruz, Lisa Lashes and Reverend and the Makers …to name just a few!
Kicking-off the festival season in glorious technicolor, Homecoming is your explosive springboard onto the UK festival calendar after a lengthy biting winter. One glance at the veritable smorgasbord of acts confirmed for Homecoming Festival, and you'll see the cream of the beat-busting genre-crossing crop, all with one theme in common -'let's boogie'. Whether you're riotous rocker or raring raver, Homecoming is the place for you to party, get your rocks off and 'ave it large.
High on the Homecoming agenda is eliminating the typical mud-drenched drudgery of normal festival protocol. Happy campers will be treated to the cockle-warming 'Homecoming Village' which includes a licensed bar, comedy tent, camping store, exclusive food vendors, ATM machines and a fairground, alongside toilets, shower and washroom facilities.
Homecoming festival will take place at the stunning setting of Irvine Beach Park, Ayrshire, Scotland, over the May Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 2 May and Sunday 3 May). May is one of the best months for weather in Scotland, giving the lowest rainfall and highest number of hours of sunshine all year. And… as the site is sand-based with every arena undercover, it can easily stand any rainfall and not leave big puddles –it's a weatherproof festival!
Homecoming festival is easily accessible by air, road, sea and rail! Ryan air offer cheap flights to Prestwick, which is only two train stops away from site. It also has great links from Ireland. See website for full travel details.
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Cafes >Dolores Park Cafe
501 Dolores Street @18th, San Francisco, CA | Directions 9411037.763093 -122.387788
Daily 7am-8pm
Neighborhoods: Mission Dolores (Hub, Mid-Market), Central Waterfront
The Sightglass coffee, nice wine and beer, tasty food (esp. the eggs!), outdoor seating, free wifi? None may be as good as the people watching... and having fair access to their restroom.
Great Buzz, Location, Brunch Food – A great Latino inspired spot for brunch and coffee, indoors and out on San Francisco's foodiest street.
Favorite Cafe in Mission – This is my favorite mission cafe. The hot chicken sandwich is amazing and super fresh. Fresh being the key word! Great mochas and amazing smoothies. I've so much on the menu but these are some of my fave. Fun staff sometimes! Owner always says hello when I walk through the door. Great location!
Not Bad – My wife loves this place but really I do not see the appeal. There are way better places to go that here. Always loud and not enough seating.
Pricey food, but atmosphere good. – I chose Dolores Park Cafe for a quick bite for lunch with a friend, and though the menu sounds simple and good, my Fresh Mozzarella sandwich was pretty bland and the Cafe Latte was warm. It's a good place to hang out and people watch, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're hungry and need something tasty to fulfill your cravings.
Neighborhood Cafe in Mission – There's so many great things about the Mission, but having simple, cool neighborhood cafes is not one of them. But, Dolores Park Cafe is the salve to this ache. If you're looking for good, basic sandwich and salad fare, done with just enough care, go here. They also serve coffee drinks and other things you would expect in a sidewalk cafe. The prices are reasonable, given the quality of the food. The park is right across the way, if you want to grab something to go. Also, if you're a fan of cleanliness where you eat, this is a great spot.
NOT Faboo, for many reasons – I just have to respond to the review titled "Faboo." The reviewer mentions the personable owner and the dogs. Actually, the owner allows her own dog in the cafe but insists that everyone else's dogs remain tied up outside. And, the owner is anything but personable. She's a snob and rude, but the place is ok when she's not around. Plus, the food is way overpriced and not that great. It's a neighborhood hangout, that's all.
Expensive/no service, but still great – Maybe I'm a sucker for a good sandwich, but I love Dolores Park Cafe (for the food). I would go there a lot more often if I could sit down and be served my meal as opposed to standing in line to order it and then waiting to be called to get up and fetch it. The prices imply full service dining but the food is really good, one of the best casual lunch spots.
great spot on a sunny day – this place is a great place to grab a bite and sit down with friends on a sunny day or read a book at an outside table. free wireless is a bonus if you ever want to hang out to work or have a casual meeting.
Fabooo :) for many reasons.. – One of my favorite cafes ever- for the food, GREAT SERVICE, wonderful personable owner, and great mixed lesbian/straight crowd (plus their dogs). Excellent menu with the best smoothies in the city, healthy wonderful sandwiches & side dishes, and fun music nights. Absolutely brilliant monthly art shows on the walls! You really can't get any better. Regarding the reviewer who didn't like their service, I've always found the staff to be warm & welcoming, probably because I'm not giving them bad attitude in the first place! ;) Great stop for food before/after Dolores Park dogwalking, sunbathing or any of the numerous events held in the park. I can't wait to move back across town to be able to drop by on a walk again! After 17 years in SF, I can truly say this is the one of the best-ever all-round, long-lasting cafe joints- it deserves your patronage! :) :) :)
Delicious healthy organic and affordable – Stopping in to Dolores Park Cafe for my soy chai is a ritual I look forward to everyday. They make their own chai daily which is amazing since most cafe's buy it by the gallon jug. Their food is fresh and delicious and a good value considering organic meats and produce costs much more in the market place. I love the art shows that change every month and music nights on Friday's are always a treat.
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On August 3rd, 2000, Dan Cummins walked into a comedy club for the first time in Spokane, Washington and performed five okay minutes at the amateur night open mic. Five years later, Dan figured out how to write a decent joke and performed at the 2005 Montreal Comedy Festival's prestigious "New Faces" showcase. The next year he made his national television debut on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham." Then he wrote some jokes that were a little better.
Many of these jokes were filmed in 2007 at the Hudson Theater in New York City for his first half-hour special, "Comedy Central Presents Dan Cummins" -- a special voted by Comedy Central fans as 3rd best in the network's history in the 2009 Comedy Central Stand-Up Showdown.
In 2008, Dan performed on two episodes of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," including the semifinal in Las Vegas, where he did not move on despite receiving a partial standing ovation from the crowd. So Dan wrote some better jokes. These jokes got him a full standing ovation when he taped his episode of Byron Allen's Comedy.TV in 2009. He received another standing ovation at the end of his first one-hour stand-up special, "Crazy With a Capital F," which was filmed in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, Washington, and premiered on Comedy Central in 2010. These jokes also earned Dan his first appearance on the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien," where Conan plugged Dan's first nationally released CD, "Revenge is Near," available in stores and on iTunes. This CD was named one of the 10 best comedy CDs of 2009 by Punchline Magazine and made it to #7 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.
In 2010, Dan taped 10 episodes for season two of the "International Sexy Lady Show" on G4. He has toured relentlessly, performing at hundreds of colleges, comedy clubs, theaters and festivals, including the Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, the HBO Las Vegas Festival and Comedy Central's South Beach Comedy Festival. Dan has appeared on numerous nationally syndicated radio shows, such as "The Bob and Tom Show," where he has appeared over 10 times.
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Why Should I Be Tested for HIV?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes that everyone should know whether or not they are infected with HIV because there are important health benefits to this knowledge. If you are HIV negative, you can take steps to make sure you stay that way. If you find you are infected with HIV, you can get treatment that can greatly improve your health and extend your life.
If you have HIV, you can also take precautions to protect your partners. Most people who find out they are HIV infected change their behaviors in order to reduce the chance of passing the virus on to others.
Whatever the outcome of your HIV test, knowing your HIV status is valuable information.
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How often you should get an HIV test depends on your circumstances. If you have never been tested for HIV, you should be tested at least once. The CDC recommends being tested at least once a year if you do things that can transmit HIV infection. These include
If you have been tested for HIV and the result is negative and you never do things that might help transmit HIV infection, then you and your health care provider can decide whether you need to get tested again. Overall, you should talk to your doctor about how often to get tested for HIV.
How Long After a Possible Exposure Should I Wait to Get Tested for HIV?
The tests commonly used to detect HIV infection are actually looking for antibodies produced by an individual's immune system when they are exposed to HIV. Most people will develop detectable antibodies within 2 to 8 weeks (the average is 25 days). Ninety seven percent will develop antibodies in the first 3 months following the time of their infection. In very rare cases, it can take up to 6 months to develop antibodies to HIV. Therefore, if the initial negative HIV test was conducted within the first 3 months after possible exposure, repeat testing should be considered greater than 3 months after the exposure occurred to account for the possibility of a false-negative result.
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From First To Last Poster - Band Photo
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Officially Licensed From first To Last Poster
From First To Last Band Photo Poster
This From First To Last poster is a full size poster of the band and comes rolled in a protective mailing tube.
From First to Last (sometimes shortened to FFTL) is an American post-hardcore band.
The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Philip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in 2006, both with vocalist Sonny Moore.
Following the departure of Moore in February 2007 to work on his solo electro/alternative project, the band added permanent bassist Matt Manning and Matt Good moved to lead vocals/guitar.
They released a self-titled album in 2008, and are currently signed to Suretone Records.


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Posted on: 28 July, 2011
The performer/songwriter who co-wrote "Eye of the Tiger" for Sylvester Stallone's "Rocky III," comedians, other musicians and a bonus Christmas program by America's premier doo-wop group are included in East Central University's 2011-12 Fine Arts Season, along with regular ECU theatre and music productions.
Season tickets are on sale until Sept. 1 for six national touring productions and five ECU Theatre and ECU Opera performances.
HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION INVITES THIRD-PARTY COMMENT AS EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY UNDERGOES ACCREDITATION VISITPosted on: 18 July, 2011
East Central University will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ECU has been accredited by the commission from 1922-1934 and since 1947. ECU's accreditation is at the bachelor's and master's degree levels.
Posted on: 18 July, 2011
Five awards were presented to members of East Central University's Communications and Marketing Department July 11 at the state conference of the Oklahoma College Public Relations Association.
ECU won the first-place Grand Award in the Video Spot category with "ECU TV: Find Your Direction at ECU," one of three ECU television commercials now airing throughout the state. It was developed by Amy Ford, director of Communications and Marketing, and ECU students Jacob Sircy of Goodwell and Jomain McKenzie of Clarendon, Jamaica.
Posted on: 06 July, 2011
Posted on: 22 June, 2011
An award-winning East Central University graduate who has worked in the field of human resources and deafness for more than 25 years has been named the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award in Human Services Counseling by ECU's Human Resources Department.
R. René Ryan of Tulsa received the award at the department's awards and recognition program this spring in Ada. She has been the executive director of TSHA (Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access) in Tulsa for 18 years.
Posted on: 22 June, 2011
From the time she was a 15-year-old candy striper at Weatherford Regional Hospital, Rita J. Baumgartner, the daughter of Bob and Jo Ramsey of Weatherford, knew she wanted to work in the health care environment. Over the years she continued to work in hospitals in various capacities."When I considered advancing my education," she said, "I felt I had waited too long. However, my biggest advocate, (husband) Richard, advised me that whether I went to college or not, life would continue to pass by."
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905 Juniper St NE, Atlanta, GA | Directions 3030933.779103 -84.382496
Tue-Thu 6:30pm-12am
Fri-Sat 6:30pm-1am
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Northeast, Midtown
Upscale taqueria for food-driven Midtowners. – In Short
With a critically acclaimed Spanish predecessor (Cuerno) that was a little too advanced for Atlantan's palettes, chef-owner Riccardo Ullio dialed it back on the conception with Lupe, but lost nothing in the execution. This gourmand-driven Mexican spot delivers a menu that is one part sophistication and one part comfort. To appease the authentic-craving foodies, tacos are traditional, boasting a succulent and well-marbled braised goat and soft beef tongue among the usual steak and fish offerings. Entrees offer enchiladas with rice and beans to the suburban Mexican fan, but raise eyebrows with grilled chicken slathered in a traditional dark mole and served with rice and corn tortillas. Staples like guacamole and margaritas are some of the city's best, and the setting is as cool as it is comfortable. Ullio might have missed the mark with Cuerno, but Lupe fits like a glove.
Mexican Taqueria For Picky Intowners! – When we first walked into Lupe, all I could think about was our beloved Cuerno, and that big bull in the middle of the room. But we love tacos, and dug in. Straight forward guac, and one with mango/poblano. Very good. Also we shared a queso fundido, good also with a spicy salsa added. We ordered tacos of beef tongue, carnitas, and sauteed shrimp with jalapenos, with a cilantro aioli. Beef tongue was the best, even if I had in the back of my head, the Beef Tongue sandwich at Katz's Deli/NYC. Desert was a goblet filled with Aztec chocolate, piquant with chilies, and toppped with foamed mango cream. Oh Gosh! The Margs were great as well, but the star for me, was the beef tongue tacos. We will be back!
God Awful Customer Service – I arrived at Beleza 5 minutes before it open and was told to wait outside by the Bartender. Although their doors were open, and there were others (non employees) standing inside talking, laughing and having a jolly old time. No problem, I understand an establishments hours.
As I'm waiting outside one of the Beleza employees came outside and got me in a very apologetic manner and asked me to have a seat anywhere I'd like in the location.
Once I was seated (4 minutes later during serving hours). I had to walk up and asked for my order to be taken. And then I had to walk up for a 2nd time and asked to place my dessert order. I had to get the waitress's attention to pay.
I had the Shrimp Moqueca, and a dessert. The Shrimp Moqueca was good, but the dessert was not so hot.
I give the guy who came out and got me off the sidewalk 5 stars for doing his part for customer service.
But that one guy's efforts didn't over ride my total experience with Beleza. It's no way I will go back there. There are other restaurants with in walking distance (of Beleza) with better food, lower prices and customer oriented employees.
Beautiful BELEZA – CLOSED..no longer in business!
After an evening of groundbreaking performances by the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, my guests and I decided to dine out at a nearby restaurant, of course, most of the restaurant closed at 11pm, next choice a lounge/bar, we decided on ?BELEZA? (means Beauty) on Juniper in Midtown. BELEZA Restaurant & Lounge is a trendy hotspot in Midtown known for it?s Brazilian flair small plates, creative cocktails, incorporating local and organic ingredients. As we entered the door, we were greeted by a friendly host, who escorted us quickly to our table. Bossa Nova, global beats filled the air, as we swayed back n forth in our plush, comfortable chairs. It?s a really cute, well designed..a bit small, however, cozy place to hang out with friends, grab a drink, a quick bite before or after the theatre. My guests and I, were starved, we decided on the same dish, Moqueca(Bahian Seafood stew, organic coconut milk, organic extra virgin olive oil, Mologueta peppers, cilantro, cashews) it was very good. To quench our thirst, we decided on a brazilian natural soda(Elderflower with lemon). I must admit, I visited Beleza on Friday also, where I devoured their Acai Sorbet topped with granola, fresh blueberries, and bananas. If you dig creative cocktails, small plates, funky entertainment on the weekend, Beleza is the place to be! Its sister restaurant is ?Cuerno? which is next door, it features Flamenco dancing on Sunday and authentic Spanish tapas. Whatever you decide, you?ll enjoy every moment, minute, hour.
A Great Time – Had a great time here. Beleza has a fantastic cocktail list unlike anything else you will find in the city with fresh, exotic ingredients. Very hip atmosphere, excellent tapas and deserts rounded out a fantastic evening. Great place to go if you are ready to break out of the mold of your dining routine.
Difficult to rate when the food comes from next door – Visited Beleza for dinner the week before Christmas--we were looking forward to trying this style of Brazilian food. Apparently the chef was on Christmas vacation and we were told that the food would be coming from Cuerno, a sister restaurant, next door. We've eaten at Cuerno a couple of times and like it, but we don't typically go to a restaurant to eat the food from next door. We were disappointed that Beleza didn't inform us about the situation when we made our reservation a few days beforehand (and are surprised that only one person is able to prepare the food at this place). The service was decent, but the ambiance was very lounge-like with loud club music playing. The food may be great, but based on our experience and the overall atmosphere, we won't be back to try it.
Lovely place. We'll be back! – First thing I want to say is that I have massive respect for a restaurant that serves all organic and vegan friendly food. They have a wide range of choices to satisfy any palette. The food presentation is beautiful and the restaurant's atmosphere: classy yet comfortable. A great date place. The pricing is definitely reasonable considering the quality of food.
I'm looking forward to my next trip so I can try the other things on the menu. Everything looked so good; it was hard to make a decision!
Ps. I went here with my girlfriend and her parents who don't normally eat a lot of organic food, and they left the restaurant very impressed and wanting to try more organic and vegan foods!
THE WORST & RUDEST SERVICE IN ATL – Upon arrival I decided to order a drink. Beside the fact that the bartenders were not busy and confused on who was going to make my drink. They did not seem very happy with this world which made me feel awkward on paying for a 10 dollar drink. When i became interested on how long two very unbusy bartenders were taking to make my drinks the girl making my drink told me to shut up in spanish. I soon realized why no one was in there. The drinks were good but they got them wrong. On top of them cusing and being very rude to us they charged us for drinks we did not have and when we questioned the charge they cursed at us again. Basically i will never go back and I will tell everyone i Know never to go there. I am so upset if I were amazingly rich I would buy billboard space to advertise how bad this place really was. I started to feel bad that the owner had a staff that does not care about their job, but that just shows how dumb they are for hiring the worst staff known to man. This is the first time i have ever written a review on a restaurant thats how bad it sucked. (the red head knows spanish BEWARE) (and dude with the weird eyes) is A body guard for OBAMA so do not mention Mccain or you will get cursed at!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A real Mix- Culture Midtown restaurant. – An excellent evening of great, tasty "petit plate" and very creative, exotic drinks that you can't resist. Beleza is so passionate and at the same time full with irresistible smell of great food and amazing deserts.
It's charm brings wonderful and beautiful people from everywhere filling it up with sensation. The music is multi-culture and flows with the rhythm of the night. I can say a million great things about "BELEZA", but I think you should take "un petit tour" yourself and feel the excitement you will always remember.
This place needs to make some decisions! – If you want a cocktail, go here. It has a great bar with a very knowledgeable mixologist. But if you want to eat...ugh! First of all, our server was rather rude and not really interested in doing her job. The tables are on top of each other. It's not really Brazilian food. While the ingredients were fresh, the place felt like it was doing something different than the way the place was advertised. Seriously, the cocktails/tapas combo is nice, but this place needs to stop pretending it's a restaurant, open itself up, and use small tables to increase space and intimacy instead of the dumb wall in the back corner and the giant tables in the front of the house.s
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Paul Carpenter
2:04 PM EST, February 2, 2013
Just when Pennsylvania may be on the brink of a burgeoning booze business, somebody has to go and make it harder for the police to bust drunk drivers.
On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Corbett uncorked his privatization plan to replace the state liquor monopoly with free enterprise, which, if implemented, will mean that only one state in America, the Utah Mormon theocracy, will still cling to such a system.
I've had misgivings about how Corbett might exploit the privatization process, given his disgraceful record regarding gas drilling, but I support the long-overdue elimination of the state store monopoly.
Before we get to that, The Morning Call had a related story, sort of, on Friday about a decision by the Pennsylvania State Police to stop using breath alcohol testing on suspected drunk drivers.
On-the-spot breath testing was challenged in court, with evidence that the testing devices were improperly calibrated. Instead, suspects must be taken to facilities where blood can be drawn for more reliable testing. That has to be more cumbersome and time-consuming, which dismays people, including me, who are fanatics about cracking down on drunk drivers.
On the same day that Corbett announced his liquor plan, which will replace about 600 state stores with twice as many handy commercial retail stores, the Keystone Research Center announced its alarming findings on what the consequences will be.
"It will … radically increase alcohol accessibility and the resulting social costs," said Stephen Herzenberg, the KRC's executive director. His press release, citing a study from last year, said "privatizing alcohol distribution in Pennsylvania would lead to 58 more traffic fatalities annually" — and that's without taking the halt to breath alcohol testing into consideration.
Fifty-eight? Not 57, or maybe 59? It's amazing how precise these studies can be.
Before we dig 58 additional graves, consider that the KRC's board of directors is dominated by union representatives, and most of the opposition to liquor privatization has come from union bosses and the politicians they have in their pockets.
Employees of the 600 state stores are unionized and if they go to work in private neighborhood liquor stores, or even in supermarkets, it might be difficult for the union bosses to organize them, especially if it turns out they make more money than they did in state stores.
The KRC is not alone. Other organizations similarly predicted that making it easier for consumers to shop for liquor will increase our drunken driving fatalities.
The organization that actually keeps track of such statistics, however, is part of the federal government, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
As I reported in 2011, NHTSA figures showed that the five largest states with private retail sales of alcoholic beverages all have fewer alcohol-related traffic fatalities per capita than Pennsylvania. Massachusetts, for example, has a free market booze system and has half as many alcohol-related traffic deaths, per capita, as in Pennsylvania's monopolistic system.
As for the governor's new plan, everything seems rosy from a fiscal point of view.
Corbett, The Morning Call reported on Thursday, projected a $1 billion windfall from the sale of licenses, to be used as a "Passport for Learning" to benefit schools.
He was joined in making the announcement by state House Majority Leader Mike Turzai, who has been leading the privatization crusade for years.
That did create one small puzzle for me.
As early as 2010, when Corbett was running for governor, he and Turzai flatly stated that privatization would raise $2 billion in added revenue. As recently as last July, Turzai said the plan would raise $2 billion, not even counting the sale of licenses to 1,100 beer distributors.
So what happened to that other billion dollars? Did it somehow disappear into the ionosphere? Is it already allocated to some purpose other than schools? Thus far, explanations have not been forthcoming.
In any case, though it's against my nature to be optimistic, and while I've opposed other privatization proposals, such as the one to hock the Pennsylvania Turnpike for some quickie cash, I do support the general idea of Corbett's liquor privatization.
In 2011, when Corbett released an analysis listing nine possible options for the liquor system, I favored Option 2 — a California-style free market that provided open competition with no cap on the number of licenses, which are issued to any retail store that can prove it's in good standing. That means there is never any need to grease an official to get a license.
At that time, I predicted that because Pennsylvania is a notorious "pay-to-play" state, "Harrisburg will embrace whichever option generates the most pecuniary gratitude from the interests who get a limited number of booze licenses."
I'm not saying Corbett has anything but progress in mind, but his plan indeed sets limits on the number of licenses issued for almost all beer, wine and spirits outlets.
It is good that at least a big chunk of the license fee money will go to schools, but if there is an intense demand for a limited number of licenses, I'd bet the farm that something untoward will happen.
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Every November we host a recruting fair for more information click here for Job Fairs »
Seasonally, we hire employees into our Food & Beverage, Retail/Rental, Operations, Finance Guest Services and Snow School divisions.
What else do I need to know about working at Whistler Blackcomb?
Come Prepared! Since Mother Nature is unpredictable, winter positions may not start until mid November and some do not commence until mid December. We recommend that you come to Whistler with approximately $3,000 (CDN) to ensure that you will be able to pay rent, damage deposit, groceries, telephone, transportation and entertainment until you are gainfully employed.
How do I get from Vancouver Airport or Downtown to Whistler?
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There are 2 Service Canada Offices that you can obtain your SIN number at. One in Vancouver and the other in Squamish (halfway between Vancouver and Whistler). The Vancouver office is bigger and more equipped to deal with high volume, and this may be more efficient for you to get your number while you are in Vancouver, also if you don't have a car the Squamish office will be harder to get to.
I need to set up a Canadian bank account, what banks are in Whistler?
Canada has a number of national banks, three have branches in Whistler so it'll be best to set up an account with one of them so if you need to go in and talk to someone you don't have to go down to Vancouver.
You'll need to make an appointment at the Whistler banks to set up an account, so be prepared this may take a little while and you can't check in as an employee until you have your Canadian account details. You could also set up an account at a Vancouver branch of one of those banks if you are staying there for a day or two prior to arriving in Whistler. (Note that Scotiabank's branch is in an area of Whistler called Creekside, so less accessible as the other two which are in the Village)
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The exact timing of the Big East's imminent implosion is not particularly important.
One outlet reported the news would hit Thursday. Another outlet reported it would not.
College sports is about to get hit with another thunder clap of reconfiguration and dismemberment as it appears the Big East's seven basketball-only schools are set to separate and form their own league.
The move could end Big East football as we know it and send another ripple of reconstruction through the ever-changing conference landscape.
The process is messy, almost like a divorce, according to sources.
"It's complex, just because of the differences of the schools in the first place," said a person familiar with the situation who did not want to be quoted because of the sensitive nature of the process.
The seven basketball schools — Providence, Seton Hall, St. John's, Villanova, Georgetown, DePaul and Marquette — represent the heart of the conference dating to its establishment in 1979.
Big East football did not start crowning champions until 1991 (the Catholic schools continue to play football at the Football Championship Subdivision level).
The most likely scenario is the Catholic schools will withdraw from the league and negotiate to keep the Big East name. They would probably add at least three schools to become a 10-team league.
That would seemingly assure the league of keeping its automatic bid status in the NCAA tournament.
Mike Aresco, the Big East's recently appointed commissioner, has tried to hold the basketball schools together as he attempts to negotiate a television deal with what's left of his football division.
The Big East is losing Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Louisville to the Atlantic Coast Conference, and Rutgers recently announced it was leaving to join the Big Ten.
The Big East has responded by cobbling together football schools from all across the country. San Diego State and Boise State are set to join the conference next year in football. Other future members include Houston, Southern Methodist, Memphis, Tulane, East Carolina and Central Florida.
Temple, kicked out of the Big East in 2004, has already been invited back.
The basketball schools see the new lineup as a logistical nightmare with no foreseeable financial upside.
Aresco told the schools they could essentially form their own division in basketball with very few crossover games with the football schools.
There will not be enough money in the new television contract, however, to offset the headaches.
CBSports.com recently reported the disjointed Big East might command only $60 million to $80 million per year in its new television deal. That is substantially less than other major conferences have recently negotiated.
The Pac-12, for example, signed a 12-year, $3-billion deal with ESPN and Fox.
The Big East, without basketball, becomes less valuable to the networks.
The irony is the Big East recently walked away from a deal with ESPN thinking it could garner more on the open market.
What happens to Big East football now is unclear. The conference had no immediate public comment to the swirling speculation.
The league was already set to be downgraded when the new playoff format begins in 2014.
The Big East is currently one of six "automatic qualifier" conferences in the Bowl Championship Series. Starting in 2014, however, the league will join the Mountain West, Mid-American, Sun Belt and Conference USA in the so-called "Group of Five."
Only the top-ranked school among those five leagues, as determined by a selection committee, will receive an automatic bid to a major bowl. The bulk of the major berths will go to the five power conferences: Pac-12, Big 12, Big Ten, Southeastern and ACC.
If the Big East basketball schools bolt, Big East football has limited options.
It could attempt to stay together or, perhaps, merge with an existing conference and fight on as a member of the new "Group of Four."
The splinter would surely make San Diego State and Boise State reconsider their proposed moves to the Big East next season. The schools were leaving the Mountain West to secure a better television deal and to gain "BCS" status in the Big East.
The Big East is already losing its "AQ" status after next season, though, and the TV package may fall way short of expectations.
There have reportedly been discussions about San Diego State and Boise State possibly returning to the Mountain West.
Where everyone else ends up in this scattered mess is yet to be determined.
Seven Big East schools considering leaving conference
The basketball-only schools, which are the heart of the conference, appear set to separate and form their own league. The possible effect on Big East football is unclear.
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"Whether that will be enough to keep up with the overhauled Dodgers and Diamondbacks remains to be seen."
First of all, this same Giants team beat the current Dodgers down the stretch to win the west. Lets not foget Gonzalez came onto the first place Dodgers at the time. Add Greinke to that, they are better but lets not just assume they're better.
As for the Diamondbacks. They just trashed one of their two best SP prospects and their best player. They might be more consistent, but are they better than the Giants who won 94 games last year?
This Giants core has won 2 of last 3 WS and hasn't lost in the playoffs yet. Maybe staying pat was what the doctor ordered. A C is harsh.


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LINCOLN — Here is the story of a bad attitude. A kid who spent his first "year and a half" inside Nebraska's program with a chip on his shoulder and touchdowns to score.
NU wide receiver Kenny Bell practically shakes his head at what he used to think. A top-flight, loquacious interview — always able to put it just so, a media favorite from the day he was allowed to talk — Bell was apparently skilled at masking his frustration. But it was there.
"I wanted to know what I could get out of this university, not what I could do for this university," Bell said.
And it was quarterback Taylor Martinez who noticed it. Then it was Bell, expecting to have nothing more than a business relationship with the close-mouthed California rocket, who took notice. Bell peeled back the stoic skin that's created the long runs and set the school records and found someone he didn't expect.
"He's a good people person," Bell said. "He has a good feel for how people are. And I think he had that sense in me."
There is a statistical record on Nebraska's starting quarterback: the 9,449 yards of total offense in his career; the 3,890 total yards and five comeback wins in 2012; the two division titles; the 25-12 record as a starter, which includes a 0-5 record in bowl and conference title games.
There is the visual record of his exploits: the blastoff-style runs in which he gashes through the middle of a defense; the weaving, improvisational scrambles; the scrutinized throwing motion; the courageous (and sometimes careless) daredevil plays.
And as the first-team All-Big Ten quarterback enters his fifth year, there is now an evolving personal record of the enigmatic star. A slow, steady emergence from the shell he inhabited earlier in his career out of uncertainty.
"You really have to be on a really good friendship basis to know the real, true Taylor," said backup quarterback Ron Kellogg, Martinez's roommate. "He's like my little brother. To be able to converse — to talk football, to talk girls — it changes his whole persona."
Some of this comfort, Martinez agrees, is his control of offensive coordinator Tim Beck's offense. He knows it well enough to freely change plays and discard the ones he doesn't like. He's surrounded by the most experienced offensive line NU has had under coach Bo Pelini and a buffet of skill players who rank among the Big Ten's best.
"I know I won't have to try to score on every play," Martinez said. "Maybe sometimes in the last three years I'd try to score — felt I needed to score personally — but now I know I have so many weapons around, they can do it also."
In a one-on-one interview with The World-Herald, Martinez said he feels at ease with the fishbowl that is Nebraska football. The responsibility of the role, the attention, the adulation, the criticism — all of it. He'd like to win a Big Ten title, play in the NFL and make a final mark as a player. But his pleasure in the game is more elemental.
"From here, I'm enjoying it one game at a time," Martinez said. "I'm just happy now to play for Nebraska, the great fan base, the great tradition."
That answer reflects a journey from the kid who won the NU quarterback job in 2010. Talking to Martinez, he inevitably returns to that year. He knew the offense better in 2012 than he did in 2010, and two runs from last year — the 92-yard gallop at UCLA and the scramble through the Badger maze in the Big Ten title game loss — are the signature plays of his career.
"I go into some kind of zone when I run," Martinez said.
But yet, even now, he selects his first collegiate carry — a 46-yard touchdown against Western Kentucky — as his favorite play. It was the moment, he said, he knew college football wouldn't be so different than high school. From that play until a mid-October kickoff against Texas, Martinez traveled the same road Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel did last year: a mystery emerging from the dark; a surprising talent; a storm of big, almost chuckle-inducing plays.
"I felt like I could score anytime I touched the football," Martinez said.
His 241 rushing yards at Kansas State on ESPN — and the ensuing chaos of a postgame press conference, where Martinez and Pelini sat at a desk fit for schoolchildren, bus exhaust making reporters and players cough — had the fan base alert and buzzing, conjuring comparisons to the best Husker quarterbacks. Tommie Frazier. Turner Gill. Eric Crouch.
"What made me really nervous was the ridiculous success early on," Pelini said at Big Ten media days. "From my standpoint, I was watching unrealistic expectations being thrown upon him. But I knew, from my experience, he wasn't ready for that. That wasn't the best scenario, but it is what it is. We wanted to win football games. But people were putting the cart before the horse."
Martinez said he didn't fully grasp the magnitude of the Nebraska quarterback job. Didn't realize that the reputation of it travels far enough that, just last week, Oregon coach Mark Helfrich compared it to being a "rock star." Even in the presence of other rock stars. In 2010, Martinez said, he attended a Carrie Underwood concert in Omaha and was so besieged by autograph requests that he had to leave through an alternate entrance.
When the Huskers lost 20-13 to Texas and Martinez was benched for most of the second half, he declined to comment. He chose not to speak before some games, leaving the duty to backups Cody Green and Zac Lee. An injury against Missouri slowed his playmaking ability and willingness to disclose much.
"I really didn't know what to expect," Martinez said. "I didn't know how the media was. No one really told me how to speak to the media or anything like that. I wish someone would have helped me out a little bit. It was rough. I didn't know how, especially as a redshirt freshman.
"That's why I didn't talk to the media much. I didn't want to say something wrong and frustrate the fans or anything like that. I maybe should have talked to the media more my freshman year but, at the time, I thought it was the best for me. I was still young. I was trying to figure things out."
The 9-6 loss at Texas A&M — in which Pelini berated him on the sideline during the game, sending his name trending on Twitter into a long, dramatic Saturday night — revealed "how much of a roller-coaster ride it could be."
"It happened, so there's a reason why it happened," Martinez said of the game and the 48 hours of noise that ensued, which included rumors of him leaving the team. Martinez said he believes life events have a reason, a utility, a teaching point. He also concedes "I may not have figured out yet" what larger purpose the A&M game will serve.
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Perhaps this: Teammates noticed before then, but more so afterward, the need to lighten Martinez's natural tendency to carry things on his shoulders, silent and solitary, a sniper to his post.
There were times in Martinez's early years at Nebraska, Kellogg said, that "you couldn't get a hello out of him."
Martinez's dad, Casey, describes his son as unusually focused and driven. He talks of a call he got from former offensive coordinator Shawn Watson in 2010, right after Taylor won the starting job over Lee and Green.
"I remember Shawn told me he's never seen somebody work so hard to win a position," Casey said.
Casey designed it that way during long, grueling summer workouts he put Taylor through for more than a decade. A lot of running and agility work, but football-specific drills, too. Casey tested Taylor's peripheral vision and reaction to pressure, for example, by rushing him at different angles to see how he'd respond.
"I'd bring the kids to pure physical and mental exhaustion — and then I'd push them a little bit beyond that," Casey said in a phone interview last week. "Because that's how life is."
Every day, Casey would tell Taylor and his younger brothers Drake and Keaton, you get better or you get worse. Which are you going to be today? He gave occasional lessons in body language and looking others in the eye.
Ten years ago, Casey said, it was Taylor, as a 13-year-old, motivating his father in the wake of a painful divorce from Taylor's birth mother. It was Taylor helping to watch after his younger brothers. It was Taylor who had to acclimate to three high schools in four years — even missing his entire sophomore season of football, according to the Los Angeles Times, because of a hamstring injury. And Taylor who won a California state title as a senior in his one year at Corona Centennial High School.
"I appreciated him believing in me," Casey said. "Sometimes kids don't always believe what their parents are saying and telling them. It hurts when they hear it sometimes, but later on they realize, 'Whoa, my parent was right.' Taylor has always been focused and believed in the direction I pointed him in.
"Taylor was a rock then — and still is now."
Taylor cites Casey as a major influence, but his inner circle has grown during his time at Nebraska. Pelini and Beck are part of it. So is graduate assistant and former Husker quarterback Joe Ganz. After Martinez committed to NU in the summer of 2008, he said he watched Ganz religiously, becoming a fan of his toughness and playmaking.
"I loved the way he played the game," Martinez said, "and now he keeps me loose. When I'm frustrated, he'll help me out."
Former NU defensive end Eric Martin is a part of the inner circle. And Kellogg is part of it. The Omaha Westside graduate has played a key role in thawing out Martinez and connecting him to the fan base. The turning point, Kellogg said, was after a 2011 game, when the two were at a restaurant. Kellogg knew Martinez didn't love public attention, so, naturally, he decided to attract some of it.
"I said 'Taylor Martinez is sitting at my table, you guys should probably get some autographs,' " Kellogg said. "So then a whole bunch of people came over and starting getting his autograph."
Over time, Kellogg said, Martinez dropped his guard. Now the two — along with defensive tackle Brodrick Nickens — are roommates. They play hours of FIFA soccer on Xbox. They play jokes on each other. Martinez's go-to prank is a bucket of water outside of Kellogg's room. It doesn't rank with Pelini's recent hammer-to-the-cellphone opus, but it shows, Kellogg said, that Martinez has learned "not everything is so serious outside of football."
"When we get home, he loosens up because he doesn't have to worry about blitz protections and spark calls and stuff like that," Kellogg said. "He's a regular kid."
Not quite.
"I can't go anywhere without being recognized," Martinez said of his travels around Lincoln. A trip to midtown Lincoln's Gateway Mall might mean 90 minutes of autographs and photos.
"I smile, talk, take pictures," Martinez said. "It's fun. I like it now."
Evidence that he does, he said, is Drake's presence at Nebraska.
Drake had more collegiate options — Michigan State and Vanderbilt among them — than Taylor. If Taylor had chosen just to finish his career at NU, but soured on the total experience, he wouldn't have pitched Drake on coming to Lincoln. Casey Martinez said Taylor's constant "bragging" about NU was ultimately Drake's deciding factor for picking the school.
"It should prove to people that I love it here," Taylor said.
If it's not enough, Kellogg has one more anecdote from this year's Fan Day, when a line to greet Martinez stretched more than 100 yards from the northwest corner of Memorial Stadium to the southwest tunnel. One fan brought a life-size cutout of Martinez and wept upon meeting him.
The defining moment, Kellogg said, was when the event technically ended with several hundred fans still waiting for an autograph or photo.
In previous years, Martinez might have left. This year, he stayed.
"People came down here to Fan Day just to see Taylor, and I think he knows that," Kellogg said. "For him to stay however many minutes to sign autographs — it made his day. He knows it's his last season and he just wants the give the fans what they really want."


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"I have been thinking about it all year," Jacobs said of his decision to recommend a change, even though Chizik had a 3-0 record in bowl games and won the BCS National Championship with a 14-0 season in 2012.
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Jacobs met with Auburn's assistant coaches on Sunday and told them they were fired, but noted several may be staying on to help the transition. The athletic director said because the season is finished and the players are preparing for final exams that he did not feel it is necessary to name an interim head coach.
The total buyout for all of the coaches is $11.04 million, Despite the high figure, Jacobs said that Auburn will not have any issue coming up with the money to bring in a new staff.
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I can't think of any reason why anyone would want anything less on their beloved instrument. The string clamps make re-stringing easy and swift, the built-in trimmer works flawlessly, and the 18:1...Read complete review
I can't think of any reason why anyone would want anything less on their beloved instrument. The string clamps make re-stringing easy and swift, the built-in trimmer works flawlessly, and the 18:1 gear ratios make tuning effortless and accurate. What else could you possibly ask forr? Especially for the price, there's no reason not to switch these in for the stock tuners. You will not be disappointed.
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Installation is easy, but I've seen reviews where the original holes in the headstock were too small and had to be expanded. I would recommend a round file to expand the holes if necessary, don't drill them out. Work from both sides of the hole inwards to avoid chipping the wood or the finish on the headstock.
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They would be great if they worked. However, they won't lock the high E or B string. I user Ernie Ball - .014 and .011. I am putting the strings on correctly, I've checked a bunch of times. No matter how hard I try to turn the locking screw, when I go to tune, the string just slips out. The shaft of the locking screw needs to be just a little longer. And because the string gets cut as part of the tuning, the string is ruined. And because of the way the holes are setup for the cutter, you can't just wind those strings the normal way. I had to remove them just to be able to string the guitar again, and I ruined two sets of strings in the process. I will be returning mine, I do not recommend these!
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Generally, these machine heads deliver as advertised. However, take care with the non-wound strings, because they can slip out of the head under tension. If that happens, and the string has already been cut, you're out of luck. Loop the plain strings through and you'll be good to go.
I use these machine heads exclusively on all my guitars, and I couldn't be happier with them. As long as you're not wanting a vintage look, these machine heads are unbeatable at any price.
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Low cost ,great product that is easy to use and works perfectly. I have no clue how people cannot install or operate these properly ? I have installed many sets of these on my gear and my friends. You can't buy a better set of tuning machine heads at any price in my 40 years of experience.
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These are great tuners. You can restring a guitar in less than 5 minutes with this product. The gear ratio also makes these tuners very accurate. The only downside to these tuners is that once you put a string on, you cannot take it off and put it back on. Nevertheless, Planet Waves Locking Tuners are great for gigging musicians who need quick, and reliable tuners.
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These tuners were a drop in replacement on my Yamaha FG730s. I installed these and had new strings on in the time it used to take just to change the strings. I then went the same night and played for about 6 hours at our weekly jam and they performed very well with no slippage or tuning problems.
The locking mechanism worked great as did the string trimmer. (follow the directions if you don't want to cut your string off!)
As for durability, I have no idea but they feel well made if a little tight at first. I use alternate tunings and bends...a lot. These seem to get me right back to standard in no time and hold tuning well on bends.
All in all I am quite pleased with these tuning machines and would buy again to replace sloppy or broken tuners.
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I bought these as part of my custom guitar build; a Les Paul clone. The purpose of my project was to create a custom guitar with all the trimmings while expanding my understanding of the instrument. My guitar's head was pre drilled with 10mm holes. With the exception of filling the holes on the back of the head to relocate the locking screws (the ones that keep the tuning head from spinning and counter the tension of the strings), this was a 'drop in' upgrade that was well worth the investment.
I did have a little trouble with strings. I followed the instructions, but my "A" string snapped at the tuner head after very short use during my setup. I restrung but allowed for a full turn of extra string onto the tuner head. I have not had the same problem through the rest of my setup and on to enjoying my finished guitar. I did not remove a star as this could be attributed to a bad (old) string.
The auto-trim and locking features eliminated the need for a speed winder (even with an extra turn of excess string) and turned a regular maintenance chore into a quick and easy process that will get me back to playing and practicing (boy, do I need it).
The 18:1 gear ratio really makes fine tuning easy and precise, and the look of the gold tuners on my dark blue guitar really stand out.
Overall, I could not be happier with this investment. I can easily see adding a set of these to my Ibanez acoustic or any other guitar I own in the future.
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Bought these to replace damaged OEM tuners on a used Epiphone SG that would not stay in tune.
These are a great product but you will need to be ready to drill out your existing peg holes to the 10mm (25/64) diameter required by these tuners. If your current tuners use a 10mm hole then you are good to go.
I however had to drill out my headstock. I initially tried using a variable speed hand-held drill but that was a near tragedy. Regardless of how slowly I tried to go the drill bit would dig into the existing hole and pull out some splinters. Fortunately the splintered hole is hidden by the tuner itself. I ended up using a drill press and taking it very slowly and the last five holes ended up being fine. I believe that I will purchase a good reamer before I attempt something like this again.
With the holes drilled out, installation went fine and everything is pretty straight-forward.
I put on a set of D'Addario 110s (.009 high-e) and I had no problems with the locking mechanism holding the string. Same for the remainder of the strings.
For the record, I initially installed the B and E strings with 1 1/2 wrap around the post but found that I was losing tune after semi-tone bends. I re-strung them following the included instructions (it takes faith to do that at first) and I am pleased to report that the guitar stays in tune almost regardless of how much I bend.
Also definite improvement in ease of tuning. Very pleased overall.
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These are great pegs- easy to install, and easy to use. I just ordered 4 more sets, to install on several no name as well as high quality acoustics and electrics I own. I also have a few guitars with locking Sperzels, and I like them alot, too. The quality of both brands is excellent. The Sperzels have a slightly more comfortable finger locking nut, but I find the knobs to be a little small,(especially for a Les Paul), and I have only seen them in a satin finish. The PW tuners are gloss finish, but they have black shafts, and this might be a turn off for some. While both brands work smoothly, I find the PW's to be a little more comfortably shaped and sized, and the cut-off feature works very nicely. I used the Sperzels on two no name Pauls, mostly because they had the correct shape. But, as I said, the knobs are smaller, and both the gold and chrome finish only come in satin, as far as I know. I have not had to redrill anything so far, and both brands appear to have the same diameter shaft. Also, in spite of the finishes and shaft colors. both brands look very nice on every guitar I have used them on. The price of the PW tuners, plus the comfy feel, and cut off feature make me lean towards them as my first choice, but neither brand will dissapoint.
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These are absolutely brilliant in my opinion. I put a set on my Les Paul Studio, because the original tuning machines on my LP would often cause me to go flat on a certain 2 strings. Installing these was simple since the screws lined up perfectly with the holes from the old tuners, so they just popped right in. Since installing them my string change time has dropped significantly, my strings stay in tune, and the excess string is trimmed perfectly.
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