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Sevilla boss Michel has warned his side not to underestimate Real Zaragoza ahead of their lunchtime kick-off at La Romareda.
Zaragoza's early-season form has been hard to evaluate so far to frustrate their former Sevilla boss Manolo Jimenez.
The Aragonese club have failed to score in all five of their Primera Division defeats, however, when they have found the net they have won on all three occasions.
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"That is what Manolo's teams are all about so I think we'd best leave the statistics to one side.
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Michel ruled out a move to replace long-term injury casualty Piotr Trochowski, who is in the United States after undergoing knee surgery.
The Germany international will miss the rest of the season and Michel hinted the injury could even end his career.
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Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
(212) 525-0000
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 12pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 6pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 6pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 4:00pm; Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 11:00am
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Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Live music from Jazz to Bosa Nova swings our Sunday Brunches from 12pm to 4pm.
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Boutique hotel nestled near The Highline in emerging neighborhood of West Chelsea.
Serving French fare with Latin flare to the art, fashion and design world in a modern, sleek and relaxed atmosphere.
The front bar is the perfect place for a cocktail before dinner.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner six days and offers weekend brunch, Sunday only brunch is served. Outdoor dining is available seasonally.
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We enjoyed our meal here. We had a
Gilt City voucher and what we saved compared to what we got out of the deal, was well worth it! I would certainly go back! Fresh, quality food and fun flavors and choices. It was a wonderful night!"
Dined on 4/19/2014
Having bought an offer here to
enjoy rooftop drinks we were disappointed to find the terrace was closed. A bad case of false advertising. Starter was much too salty but otherwise food and service were good. "
Dined on 4/15/2014
Usually the food and service are
good. Not this night."
Dined on 4/14/2014
They have a small patio and great
brunch menu that can satisfy everyone - eggs, amazing acai bowl and smoothies. Both, eggs and bacon and healthy eaters will be happy with the menu. Everything was fresh and tasty."
Dined on 4/13/2014
Would go back there in a heart
beat. Food is great!"
Dined on 3/30/2014
Four of us dined on a Saturday
night with each ordering a different entree. All were excellent. Great food was matched by fine service."
Dined on 3/15/2014
This place in the middle of the
Chelsea art scene is a convivial place to recharge after scouring the galleries. The chicken dish I had was delicious--unusual and perfectly prepared. Attentive and friendly staff and a nice ambience make this a go-to place in the neighborhood."
Dined on 3/13/2014
Both brunch and dinner are really
good at the Americano. The service is always off though. Either too slow or too keen, bringing the wrong drinks or clearing your plates whie you're still eating..."
Dined on 3/8/2014
Any restaurant that takes you
soiled fork and knife off your appetizer plate and places them down to be used for your entree is not worthy any star."
Dined on 3/6/2014
We found this restaurant by
accident while looking on line for someplace close to Madison Square Garden during restaurant week. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The ambiance was nice and the food was very good. We had a very attentive waiter. Would definitely recommend"
Dined on 3/4/2014
Great Jazz music, choppy service.
The waiters don't seem to know when thing arrive and when they do. Missing items have to be pointed out. Food was okay- nothing memorable. Ambiance was stellar."
Dined on 3/2/2014
Service was excellent and
friendly. All five of us agreed that the kale avocado salad was superb. The risotto with seafood was also one we would have again. The chocolate mousse dessert , while eaten, was just ok, the chocolate itself could have been better quality. Worth returning to this restaurant , and we liked the proximity to the Chelsea galleries."
Dined on 2/27/2014
not to be missed. in a city with a
million places, this one is up there on the list!"
Dined on 2/26/2014
Great dinner at the Americano last
week for an old friend's birthday during restaurant week! She was so impressed and loved it! The seafood risotto was excellent, as was the tuna tartare appetizer and chocolate mousse dessert and Da Bubbles drink. I often find the noise level uncomfortably loud in many restaurants. We were lucky that it wasn't at it's peak when we were there. I know that restaurants think that the clientele like loud places...makes it seem like a hot spot? But, I like to be able to talk to my dinner companion, so I don't go back to very loud places."
Dined on 2/19/2014
Went here for Restaurant Week
dinner. I had the kale salad (excellent), hanger steak (excellent) and the churros (very good). I also got to try the crudo appetizer (excellent) and the salted caramel bombe (excellent). Service was attentive and the place was very modern. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 2/20/2014
A great experience altogether.
Service is a delight and the place is a lot of fun. You chat with your neighbors, chat with everyone. Lots of different places to have a drink throughout the hotel. The rooftop area, the lounge, the restaurant and the space below. Great vibe and absolutely fantastic service. Great treat. The risotto / paella was wonderful. As always."
Dined on 2/14/2014
Service was a disaster. Cup after
cup was delivered to table dirty, one cup had another diner's tea in it. Chaos dominated the room of one of my favorite lunch places. It will be a while before I return."
Dined on 2/6/2014
Nice quiet spot during the week to
have breakfast with a friend. Terrific service. Huevos Rancheros was delicious. And loved the green smoothie."
Dined on 1/31/2014
The food is really good and so are
the smoothies. Portions are pretty small though. Not great value for money."
Dined on 1/19/2014
We had a party of 7 for brunch,
and I was able to get a reservation pretty easily. The space is excellent, the food, drinks and service were great, and we were not rushed even though we were there for a couple of hours. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 1/11/2014
Friend of ours recommended their
Sunday brunch. The menu is very minimal, food was quite tasteless, everybody on our table of 8 was disappointed. Service was incredibly slow and clumsy, we heard glass scattering on the floor at least 5 times during our 3 hrs brunch. Portions are very small and "of course" quite expensive. One of our desserts was forgotten but still appeared on the bill (quickly removed tough) Live jazz and mimosas were good though."
Dined on 1/12/2014
This place is very nice, good
food, & ambience. My only negative comment we went for brunch and they didn't have 2 of the entrees I wanted. I thought that was odd because it's not an extensive menu. Disappointing."
Dined on 1/5/2014
I was search of a nice yet
reasonable restaurant where my sister and I could celebrate on Christmas Eve. Americano was the ticket. The food was incredible and the staff extremely friendly and accommodating. The optional $65 prix fixe (compared to the usual $100-$150 offered at other restaurants that evening) was beyond worth it. The chef was kind enough to send out additional treats throughout the evening. I have been to the Americano several times before and can honestly say that they never disappoint."
Dined on 12/24/2013
We actually ate at Piscain the
rooftop restaurant of the Americano Hotel. Very pretty, nice view, good food and very good service."
Dined on 12/21/2013
We had a great time. Food was
wonderful. Service was attentive."
Dined on 12/20/2013
I love this restaurant after
several visits. The space is architecturally beautiful, the food is excellent and just a bit different -- what they do with kale is marvelous -- the crowd is interesting, downtown and unpretentious, and the service is attentive yet unobtrusive. I never write reviews but this one is worth it."
Dined on 12/12/2013
We had a wonderful brunch at The
Americano. I recommend leaving the sauces on the side rather than having the server pour them over. You can always pour them over later if you decide you want to, and one of our dishes ended up somewhat drowned in smokey hot sauce. Good sauce but you couldn't taste the dish. Bloody Mary was delicious, but garnishes were only olives. Service was great, but note that I prefer a little extra space from a server over having them hang over me every minute. My Huevos Rancheros were a cool re-constructed version and delicious without the sauce or with a little dab for a change."
Dined on 12/8/2013
Food and ambience was perfect. We
came for lunch here. Would definitely come back. Also would recommend it to friends!"
Dined on 12/6/2013
Americano is perfect if you're
going to see Sleep No More, a few doors away. The food is decent and the interior quite pretty. We were a little taken aback by how empty it was, though--at 7:30 on a Friday night. All of the surrounding hotspots were jammed...so I'm not sure what the problem is. Check it out before it either fills up or vanishes!"
Dined on 11/29/2013
I love when the chef understands
the big difference of serving the chilaquiles "crunchy" . They wait to put the sauce until they are in front of you , which is really nice. Provably I would recommend to ask for a bit of sour cream to enhance the flavor . That's the way they are served in Mexico. Molletes are great, and pancakes really delicious . I like the fact that is still an undiscovered place, it is full but not crowded. The place is nice & modern . Music is great ."
Dined on 11/16/2013
Food was good but the service was
just terrible. The wait staff and busboys clearly are in a fog. They wander aimlessly and don't notice customers waving at them for attention. It took three tries to get milk for tea, the water was never refilled without asking (we had to ask the hostess since no one else seemed to notice us), and our food was very slow to come out because the waitress said she was was waiting until we finished our entrees but once we stopped eating our starters for a good 10 minutes, she should have asked if we were done. Our dessert came out long after our tea. The coat check person disappeared so diners had to finally just go get their own coats. I've had some mediocre service here before but this was worse than ever."
Dined on 11/12/2013
Americano is the perfect place for
a weekend brunch. great clean modern design and terrific cuisine."
Dined on 11/10/2013
nice restaurant in a desolate area
between 10th and 11th. would definitely go back. great outdoor seating in the back--kind of an oasis."
Dined on 10/15/2013
Food was okay ,,, cool looking
place,,,, nice staff ,,,, outdoor area looked nice, but was booked"
Dined on 10/10/2013
A little out of the way unless you
are on the High Line but worth finding 'way out west' on 27th Street. The hotel dining room is very nicely outfitted and the patio (which we did not use as it was too humid, looks to be a nice addition for those who like outside eating. The food is 'Latinish' but good and well prepared. This may not be an outstanding place to eat but very well worth considering if you are in the area."
Dined on 9/1/2013
The food is a blend between Latin
and French. We sat at a table with a view of a beautiful courtyard. The food was amazing from beginning to end. Sometimes during this special week the waiters are rush and the food is not great, but this was definitely plentiful and very tasty. It was a 3 course lunch menu: We both started with a delicious cream of corn that had a little kick to it. Then our second course was a skirt steak for me and a risotto for my friend. They were both beautifully done. The meat had a Latin flavor with chimichurri sauce that was delicious. For the dessert we both chose the ice cream which was wonderful. The bread was warm and very hard to stay away from. The decoration of the restaurant is very modern and minimalist."
Dined on 7/24/2013
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Yoder will step down Jan. 26, and Capt. Sam Lucia, of West Valley Detention Center, will succeed him, according to the Sheriff 's Department.
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There are two other finalists along with Brannen — Virginia Commonwealth assistant Will Wade and former Georgia head coach Dennis Felton. Felton currently works in the front office of the NBA's San Antonio Spurs. Former Mississippi State head coach Rick Stansbury was also a candidate for the job at one point.
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Thoughts at night
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Very Good Design and Color and Emotion in this piece.
I have always read of Russian love of the land and your Art surely reflects this. I find it very interesting that you like my Watercolors... Nobody else seems to at this time and I'm hard-pressed to continue. Thanks... now maybe I can. The colors in your Paintings is lovely.
Elena your work is absolutely wonderful!!!
Vos couleurs sont éblouissantes, congratulations !
Hello Elena, thank you for your comment. Yours colors are beautifull, Above the city is very nice ! Starry Night and Missing you give me a great emotion BRAVO !
Спасибо, Леночка, твой портрет с двумя глазами особенно хорош!
Очень клево!
Hello Elena - thank you very much for your comment.
I like the expressive strength in this picture, the color... It goes directly to the heart.
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First I would like to thank you for posting a comment on my gallery. I have to say that I love your colours and this freshness coming from your paintings. Congratulations.
Merci pour votre commentaire. Vos peintures sont pleines de fantaisies. Bravo
I love missing you
"Falling asleep" is also beautiful.
Hello Eya,
thank you for visiting my gallery and your lovely comment. I love your works, full of coulour and youthfullness... I especially like "missing you" and "starry night".
Hello Eya:))) You've said that You need to learn a lot? well, maybe your works are not quite professional, but this is what gives them charm...I think if You try it professionally, these BEAUTIFUL works might loose their charming directness...just my opinion...one thing I know for sure, less the person studies, more direct and emotional his works are...both are interesting:self tought or academic art...your works shine with kindness and opennes, just like music:) ...aand regarding your question- yes I will enter the competition, I think it'll be very interesting...and the subject is very close to me:)
Hello Eya, how are You? I was looking at your work ''Above the city...'' its so adorable...I hope You enter the competition, cuz I see soooo much love in your paintings
good luck
I adore Shagal!!! actually your paintings remind me him, too, but with mix of Van Gogh and something of your own, makes me want to read fairy tails, and they tell their own too...by the way, my first book of poetry was edited, and there are some russian poems too:) il send you some a bit later:)
woooow, its amazing! i would love to live on a place like that...so so so much love and emotion:)))) lucky that u wrote me cause i just found your gallery and im so glad i did..good luck
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The upgrade of CUNY's Financial systems into one integrated package is a key element of CUNYfirst. The Finance Pillar contains a variety of processes that are part of CUNY's day to day business.
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Former KGB General Oleg Kalugin was once asked why so many Russian spies used sex in their work, intelligence historian H. Keith Melton recalls. Kalugin's reply was simple: "In America, in the West, occasionally you ask your men to stand up for their country. There's very little difference. In Russia, we just ask our young women to lay down."
Most people's first association with spies and sex is James Bond, but conducting espionage through seduction happens in real life, too. And in a briefing at the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. last week, Melton spilled some of sexpionage's greatest secrets.
One of the most significant episodes in the annals of sexpionage occurred during the depths of the Cold War in 1963, when Britain learned the hard way that mixing sex and spying could cause even the best-laid plans to go off the rails. Britain's MI5 security service successfully dangled showgirl Christine Keeler in front of the Russian naval attaché Yevgeni Ivanov. But Keeler's knack for making men swoon had a downside. John Profumo, the British secretary of war, was at a party that summer when he saw Keeler swimming naked in a pool. He fell for her too.
As Melton put it, "You have a situation where the equivalent of the secretary of defense is having an affair with the same woman who is having an affair with the Russian naval attaché. This was not to end well." Indeed, after Profumo emphatically denied the affair on the floor of Parliament, Keeler decided to sell his love letters to the Express newspaper. Profumo resigned, and Harold Macmillan's Conservative government crumbled.
In the United States, these kinds of scandals may have gone all the way to the top of the government. Suspected East German spy Ellen Rometsch, for instance, was a call girl at the Quorum Club, a favorite spot for politicians (who used the side entrance) in Washington, D.C., who allegedly became involved with none other than President John F. Kennedy. While the president had plenty of affairs, this one was of particular concern to his brother, Robert Kennedy, who had the unenviable task of sending her back to Europe, making sure she didn't talk, and getting FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to drop his investigation into the matter.
Getting someone to fall into a sexual trap - a "honey trap," in spy talk - is not automatic. Markus Wolf, a former head of East German intelligence, was one of the masters. His idea was to dispatch male agents, known as "Romeos," to targets like NATO headquarters with the mission of picking up female secretaries. He later told Melton that a good Romeo had three critical traits: he was likeable, he knew how to make himself the center of attention, and he listened well, which made women enjoy talking to him.
If a Romeo wants to recruit women, Wolf told Melton once, "you don't go to them, have them come to you. You become the center of the party, you buy the drinks, you tell the jokes. You're the life of the party. She will come to you. And then naturally that will make it easier."
The next step in East Germany's playbook was to escalate the relationship. The agent would propose marriage and later reveal to his wife that he was a spy - but for a friendly country (like Canada!). The finishing touch was for the agent to explain that he would have to be recalled, ruining their precious relationship, unless the wife could cough up some information to satisfy the bosses back home.
These tactics were so successful that by 1978 East German intelligence had racked up at least 53 cases of women falling for Romeos. By 1980, NATO had started compiling and monitoring a registry of single female secretaries to make sure they weren't marrying East German spies.
Sexualized spying didn't fade with the Cold War. Just three years ago, the FBI arrested 10 Russian spies in New York City, the most famous of which was Anna Chapman, who used her marriage to a British citizen, whom she met at a rave in London, to get a British passport that she in turn used to enter the United States. Melton noted that her husband, Alex Chapman, was later asked if he noticed anything unusual about his wife. "Every time I would call her cell phone she'd answer me from a payphone, but at the time I didn't think anything was unusual," he said.
The digital age could make sex an even more potent tool for espionage. "In the digital world, the new honey trap is not sexual," Melton argued. "It's not compromise, but it's access." To illustrate his point, he showed a training video for defense contractors that depicts a woman picking up a man in a bar, drugging his drink, and then retiring to a hotel room with him. While the man lies passed out on the bed, the woman has plenty of time to install programs on his computer and read messages on his devices.
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Former KGB General Oleg Kalugin was once asked why so many Russian spies used sex in their work, intelligence historian H. Keith Melton recalls. Kalugin's reply was simple: "In America, in the West, occasionally you ask your men to stand up for their country. There's very little difference. In Russia, we just ask our young women to lay down."
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American sunscreens need an upgrade
The last time a new sunscreen ingredient came on the U.S. market, the Y2K bug was threatening to destroy our way of life. Intel had just introduced the Pentium III processor, featuring an amazing 500 MHz of computing power.
Coffee growers' prayers for rain met with threat of deluge
Brazil's drought made arabica coffee this year's best-performing commodity. Now, farmers are facing a downpour that is once more threatening crops.
Celebrity quack moms are a terrible influence on everyday parents
On April 15, the actress Alicia Silverstone released a book called "The Kind Mama: A Simple Guide to Supercharged Fertility, a Radiant Pregnancy, a Sweeter Birth, and a Healthier, More Beautiful Beginning." It's chock-full of attachment parenting lessons and dangerous misinformation.
Affirmative action ruling challenges colleges seeking diversity
The U.S. Supreme Court's support of Michigan's ban on race-based affirmative action in university admissions may spur colleges to find new ways to achieve diversity without using racial preferences.
Cuba is running out of condoms
The newest item on Cuba's list of dwindling commodities is condoms, which are now reportedly in short supply. In response, the Cuban government has approved the sale of expired condoms.
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Science is about facts, numbers, laws and formulas. To be really good at it, you need to spend a lot of time in school. But science is also about something more: dreaming big and helping people.
The waffle taco's biggest enemy isn't McDonald's. It's consumer habits.
Gesturing to Taco Bell, Thompson said McDonald's had "not seen an impact relative to the most recent competitor that entered the [breakfast] space," and that new competition would only make McDonald's pursue breakfast more aggressively.
House Republicans are more active on Twitter than Democrats
Your representative in the House is almost certainly on Twitter. Your senator definitely is. But how are they using the social network? Are Democrats more active than Republicans, or vice versa? Who has the most followers on the Hill?
The top 12 government programs ever
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Cats outsmart the researchers
I knew a lot had been written about dogs, and I assumed there must be at least a handful of studies on cats. But after weeks of scouring the scientific world for someone - anyone - who studied how cats think, all I was left with was this statement, laughed over the phone to me by one of the world's top animal cognition experts, a Hungarian scientist named Ádám Miklósi.
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As Hurricane Ivan bears down on Cuba and the Gulf of Mexico, the damage it has done to the Caribbean islands in its path, as well as the damage from Hurricane Frances just a week ago, were substantial, but not as bad as some officials had feared.
As of September 12, a report on the Jamaica Tourist Board's Web site said that Jamaica had dodged a major bullet when the hurricane veered west. Initial reports indicate that "the majority of Jamaica's tourist regions and airports suffered little serious damage." Efforts are under way to assess overall damage and return life to normal.
The island's two main airports, in Kingston and Montego Bay, did not sustain any significant damage, according to the report, but Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston remained closed as of Monday due to inaccessible roads to the airport.
Two of the island's main resort areas, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, lie on the northern coast and therefore fared relatively well, although news from the resorts in the south, which is the area of the island that took the brunt of the hurricane's force, are still forthcoming. According to news reports, there were 11 hurricane-related deaths in Jamaica, and a total of 50 across the Caribbean.
For updates, visit www.visitjamaica.com.
Bahamas and Frances
Hurricane Frances visited The Bahama Islands early last week, but, with the exception of Grand Bahama Island, most islands in the 700-island nation sustained minimal property damage.
The destination's main tourism islands of Nassau/Paradise Island were fully operational within the week of the storm. Its major resorts remained open, including Atlantis-Paradise Island, Nassau Beach Hotel, British Colonial Hilton, Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort,and Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino. After completing cosmetic repairs, Sandals Royal Bahamian will re-open on September 25 and SuperClubs Breezes will reopen on September 30.
Nassau International Airport is fully operational and cruise lines have returned to normal service into the Port of Nassau.
The Out Islands of Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Spanish Wells, Exuma, Bimini, Andros, and Abaco have reported minimal property damage with most tourism facilities returning to normal service and accepting reservations.
Grand Bahama Island was significantly affected by Hurricane Frances, but Grand Bahama International Airport was expected to reopen and resume normal operation September 11. In Freeport, the Best Western Castaways Resort is fully operational. The Sheraton at Our Lucaya will reopen on October 1 and The Westin at Our Lucaya will reopen on November 1. Assessments are still pending for the Royal Oasis Golf Resort & Casino, Pelican Bay Hotel, and Old Bahama Bay Resort.
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Paris has been off the radar for awhile and we were praying maybe forever, but alas she's back and denigrating one of the sexiness woman in Hollywood history by trying to look like her. Paris, please just go away, pretty please with sugar on top.
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Hello, welcome to the online headquarters of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689. ATU Local 689 prides itself as being a driving force of service and commitment in Metropolitan Washington area. We pledge to get you – our members, allies, and publ
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Local 689, as the recognized voice for transit workers in the nation's capitol and our expanding region, invites you to share your opinions and suggestions.
ATU Local 689 provides this updated web presence to assure access to our members and customers. Our website aims to reach a diverse constituency. Retirees as well as current active transit employees can remain informed of the latest development and trends. All of the services, benefits and important information are at your fingertips. I hope you find the site useful and look forward to working with you to keep mass transit working for all of us!
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2nd Annual Kiddie Prom
Saturday, May 17, 2014
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Time: 2:00PM - 6:00PM
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Stand In Solidarity with Walmart Workers Seeking Family Sustaining Wages and Decent Working Conditions
For a list of Walmart Black Friday protests visit: http://blackfridayprotests.org/
As hundreds/thousands of Walmart workers prepare for a busy "Black Friday" shopping season, the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO applauds their courage and stands in solidarity with these brave workers and their families who have been demonstrating for a fair wage and better working conditions.
Walmart is the symbol of rising economic inequality in America. The large corporation made $17 billion in profits this year, but pays its employees poverty wages: 825,000 of their employees make less than $25,000 a year, trapping them and their families in a state of economic insecurity. A job shouldn't trap workers in poverty. It should lift them out of it.
Fred D. Mason, Jr., President of the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO that represents nearly 350,000 workers, says that: Our entire community needs to raise the issue of shared and sustainable prosperity wherever we are: at work or school, in our church, mosque or synagogues, and at the dinner table. America can be better and our major corporations have a role to play in helping to lift people out of poverty."
If Walmart raised wages, it would increase its employees' purchasing power, create more jobs and improve the economy. Instead, Walmart workers are forced to rely on billions in annual government assistance to survive while the wealth of the six Walmart heirs is greater than the combined wealth of 42% of American families. It's not good for our community or our economy that the Walton family and Walmart's well-paid corporate executives are padding their pockets while hundreds of thousands of Walmart workers are struggling to support their families.
The working families of Maryland and the District of Columbia recognize that low labor standards anywhere affect labor standards everywhere and strongly support the workers' request to earn a living wage. The Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO is calling on the corporate giant to pay all its workers at least $25,000 annually to provide their families a chance to escape low wages and a life of poverty. The company can certainly afford it.
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The US Department of Transportation's, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, has an online tutorial to walk you through the process of confidentially reporting unsafe conditions. If you would like to use the new confidential reporting system but not sure how it works, click the link below.
Close Call Reporting gives us an opportunity to address safety concerns before they become reoccurring or fatal. It only works if you participate.
Contact your shop steward or the Local Office if you need additional information.
DC Politicians are proposing to hand the keys of WMATA buses to a private foreign company. This company would operate the expansion of the Circulator and the street car, together with some of the bus routes that we are now operating that are contained within the District of Columbia. At these private companies the bottom line comes first, workers and service take a back seat. As we have encountered with other service being outsourced in the past, this change in operational management will negatively affect you and your family by:
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We need you to be "IN!" for the Local 689 campaign to fight privatization at WMATA. It's more important than ever.
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It's a done deal. A new year is upon us and so are new energy rules. Or had you forgotten? It's nothing to be embarrassed about. If you're like me, you're finding it harder and harder to keep up-to-date on everything you need to know.
For example, in the flurry of end-of-year activities last month, you may have overlooked a particularly important event: On December 19, 2010, the Energy Independence and Security Act ("EISA") that was signed into law back in 2007 quietly became a very important part of your life. If you're an industrial motor user and you didn't take note of that fact, you should—with an emphasis on getting up to speed quickly and being able to comply with the new law.
In simple language, EISA expands the previously mandated energy-efficiency standards from the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) for a wider range of industrial motors manufactured for sale in the United States. Specifically, EISA calls for the following:
Whoa! While you've had several years to prepare (or steel) yourself for these stiffer regs, you might still require significant assistance on the road to full compliance. Not to worry. The Motor Specialist Website (www.TheMotorSpecialist.com) may be one of the best sources you can consult to get the job done.
What operation wouldn't want its very own eminently qualified, expert motor specialist working on its behalf 24/7/365—and at no charge? Now, you have one...right at your fingertips...wherever and whenever you need it. Designed to help you cut through the confusion and find the answers to all your EISA questions, this new Website is powered by the MRO giant Motion Industries, working in partnership with Baldor Electric Company and US Motors. It's fully stocked with all the information, tools and support your organization could possibly need to make the transition from the old days to the bright new EISA reality in which we now find ourselves.
Although no one will hold it against you if you forgot to toast the dawning of EISA in your New Year celebrations, you can't afford to forget www.TheMotorSpecialist.com in 2011. I suggest that you make it one of your "go-to" sites this year—visit it early and often.
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Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the baseball card collector in your life? The holiday season brings several baseball card events to the New York area, which means there are several opportunities to snag that rookie card your loved one has been dreaming of.
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A Fallon man suspected of shooting his former girlfriend Friday afternoon apparently shot himself before a Lyon County Sheriff's SWAT team entered a Rice Road home shortly after 5 p.m.
Officers discovered the body of 56-year-old J.B. Williams, who allegedly shot Leslie Come-Bowen, in the front part of the house. Churchill County Sheriff Ben Trotter said Williams shot her with a .22 caliber handgun, the same weapon Trotter believes Williams used on himself.
Trotter said the CCSO received a call at 12:55p.m. of a the shooing at 2120 Rice Road.
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Keep your prized holiday cookies fresh inside our 12 Days of Christmas cookie jar, which brings all of the enchantment of the beloved holiday carol to life. The durable glazed earthenware "drum" depicts a festive parade of gifts—from lords a-leaping to the famous partridge in a pear tree—based on original watercolor illustrations by French painter Marc Lacaze. Serving as a handle, a pair of drumsticks is attached to the lid. 9 1/4"diam., 8 1/2" high. Made in China. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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VTech Little Singing Alfie – Brown
Singing Alfie from VTech will fast become your little one's best friend. The three chunky buttons on his tummy can be pressed so that he sings, says fun phrases and sound effects that help to introduce emotions, numbers and counting from an early age.
Pushing the buttons also helps to develop fine motor skills and the teddy bear also stimulates the senses using flashing lights, the mix of plush fabric and plastic, and the sound.
Alfie can be attached to a cot, buggy or car seat with the attachment strap, making him super portable too. They'll be able to enjoy his singing anywhere!
Little Singing Alfie is also available in pink (see item number UW648).
Useful info:
- Suitable for ages 3 months and up
- Mix of plush and plastic
- Develops early skills and stimulates senses
- Requires 3 AAA batteries (included)
- VTech Little Singing Alfie
Soft and cuddly, this soothing bear makes a perfect bedtime PAL. Press on his soft and squishy tummy to hear 32 soothing bedtime melodies to help baby drift into a lovely good night's sleep. Features 2 beautiful sing-along songs and relaxing nature sounds. Requires 2 x AA batteries (included). Age from birth.
Now you can personalise playtime with this cuddly Vtech Baby Smart Cub Cody teddy bear.
By connecting Cody up to your PC you can download extra songs and melodies from the Vtech Learning Lodge Navigator and even programme him to say your little one's name.
Squeezing the hands and feet activate different sounds and phrases, to help your child learn body parts and seasonal events. Pushing the tummy button also activates fun phrases, to teach your little one interactions and further their language skills.
The 5 sing-along songs mean they can dance with Cody and learn the rhymes, along with 30 built in melodies including a range of lullabies to help them gently drift off to sleep after a fun-filled day.
Useful info:
- Says your child's name
- Teaches body parts and seasonal events
- Plays bedtime music
- Fun phrases
- USB plug to the back
- 5 songs
- 30 melodies
- Extra 15 songs and 30 melodies available for download
- Connects to the Vtech Learning Lodge Navigator
- Requires 2 x AA batteries (included)
- Age from 6-36 months
- Vtech Baby Smart Club Cody
VTech Hello Kitty Soft Book
This adorable Hello Kitty book from VTech is a fantastic tool for teaching your baby numbers, colours and shapes at an early age, as well as stimulating their senses.
The soft book is comfortable on baby's hands and they'll enjoy the gentle texture. The bright buttons elicit fun voice responses when pressed to entertain and will introduce numbers, colours and shapes.
The cheerful yellow sun also lights up to stimulate your little one's eyes. It will provide lots of enjoyment for your baby and you as you spend time together to interact with this cute book featuring the timeless Hello Kitty.
Useful info:
- Suitable for ages 3-18 months
- Introduces numbers, colours and shapes and stimulates baby's eyes
- Soft texture
- Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
- VTech Hello Kitty Soft Book


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Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Digital Collections
In honor of
Senator Robert c. Byrd
At the ' Democratic Dinner at Poca High School
Poca, West Virginia
Saturday, November 22, 1969
I am delighted to be here tonight. I am delighted
that I have been invited to join this gathering to honor
the Democratic Party and to pay tribute to a man whom I
have the privilege of calling a friend and colleague in
the United States Senate. Robert Byrd and I have worked
side by side for nearly ll years on behalf of our respec-tive
States and the United States.
This audience is acquainted with much of the dis-ti~
guished record of accomplishments which have high-lighted
Senator Byrd ' s career in the United States Senate.
Nc member of that body has pursued his state's interest
and the public good with more diligence or more effectively.
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Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Coming from Montana, I know the d ifference between a
s h ow horse and a work horse. I also know that in Congress
b eing the former may get your pict ure and name in the papers.
Bei ng the latter will inevitably gain you the respect and
admiration of your constituents and colleagues.
Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia is not a show horse.
He is a hard worker and the goals he seeks are those that
perhaps drew us together early . Both of us speak for places
where t he land and water are a common language •of economic
sur v i val; where a concern for nature and for nature's
resources demands that they be used for the good of all
and not f or the profit of a few. Above all, we speak for
people who believe in a decent peace and who want it sought
by their gove rnment without "ifs," "ands," or "buts."
We speak as Democrats, but whatever their party affili-ation
or ab s ence of it, we try to act on behalf of all of
the peop l e o f our states.
The ch a r acter of Robert Byrd is written into his
outstanding record in y our s t ate and in the House and
Senate . His is a fierce i n t egrit y o f mind and an un-bridled
independence of spi rit. His is a vision of a
splendid tomorrow for this Na tion and for its diverse
peoples. And the people of West Virginia have long
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r e cognized thes e o u tstanding qualities .
It was at the early age of 28 that Bob was elected
t o the West Vir gin ia State House of Delegates . Since t hen
he has held more legislative elective o f f ices than any
o ther person i n the h i story of West Vir g inia, moving
from the State Ho use t o the United States House of Repr e senta
t ives and on to t he Senate. He has succeeded becaus e
he has spoken out and he has spoken out forcefully and
effec t ively on t he most important iss ues o f the times.
Time and again , for ins tance , Senato r Byrd has warned o f
the d angers of high i nterest r ates , inflation and inequi-table
taxation. Time and again , he has stood almost alone
in beating back one or more o f t hese assaults on the wellbeing
of people of mod e rate income .
His warnings have gone unheeded for too l ong. Now t he
squeeze is on. I n flation is taking its t oll out of t he s~andard
of living of t ens of mi llions of Americans . Consume r p rices h a ve
gone up 6 percent t his year . Inflat ion rides the market- basket
of every shopper. Food prices are 5.7 percent ab ove the level
of a year ago . Beef is up 13 per cent . Eggs are up 15 percent .
Tne cost of mo rtgages, r eal estate, tax e s, insurance, repairs
and r e lated expenses are up ll perce n t ove r 1968 .
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
Unemployment was 3 . 5 percent in August7 it was 4.0
percent in September--the highest level in two years, and
the highest monthly increase since 1960 . It may be a matter
of coincidence , but 1960 also happens to be when the last
Republican Administration was in charge in Washington. I
repeat, it may be a matter of coincidence 7 t hen , again, it
may also be a matter of stubborn Republicanism. Note that
with a 5 percent unemployment rate predicted in 1970., the
Administration still declines to say whethe r this level would
be "unacceptable."
Robert Byrd does not decline to say. I know he does not
find a 5 percent rate of unemployment acceptable, jus·t as he
did not find an 8 percent prime interest rate acceptable. Bob
Byrd is not the kind of Senator who will embr ace a recession or
depression i n the guise of curbing an inflation.
Nor is Bob willing to settle for the neglect of older
Americans , of those who are unable to pay today's skjt- high living
costs out of a meager social security pension . Bob advocates
a broad overhaul of our social security program. He knows that
the elderly simply cannot survive adequately on present pens i on
benefits. He says that eligibility should begin earlier and that
widows should obtain a pension when they reach 50. What Bob says
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i s true and not only does he say it with words. He. is there,
p r e ssing for it with hard work and with a deep commitment as well.
Like Bob also, I have a close affinity for mines and miners, and
fo r t h e problems that have beset this age-old industry and those
who have devoted a lifetime laboring beneath the ground, risking
thei r lives so that others may enjoy the benefits yielded from the
ear t h. Senator Byrd understands these problems . He is working to
solve them. During the consideration of the Coal Mine Safety Act
two months ago, Senator Byrd took the floor of the Senate to urge
the approval of a provision that compensates those who have been
disabled by a lifetime devoted to the mines . In pressing this
special benefit Bob said--and I quote--"I f eel that today we
have proposed a measure which will bridge an important gap, and
which will bring new hope to the mining population. I feel that it
is necessary that we provide a way for old, disabled miners and
their familie s to live without b eing dependent upon welfare. In
so many instances , they l o ng ago exhausted their unemployment
compen s a t ion benefits , a nd have b een f orced to go to the wel f are
offices , or t o their children and stand up with their hats in t h e i r
hands and hope for assist ance . He re today we not only provide
for some me a s ure of assistance to the old, disabled, retired
mine~ . but a l so lend some assistance to his children, who othen~is e
uould have to provide help for their parents."
Afte r he sat down , the Senate approved the Miner Health
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
disability provision by a vote of 91 to nothing. That is what
I call a successful Senator.
It has been said that the measure of a man's success may be
determined by comparing what he is with what he might have been,
what he has done with what he might have done. In other words,
a man with ten aptitudes who has developed only five of them is
not as great a success as a man who strives to develop himself
to the fullest.
Using that yardstick for success, Bob Byrd has achieved more
than his fair share. A leading member of the all-important
Senate Appropriations Committee, he has worked tirelessly to pare
down Government costs where there is fat in the budget and to
shore up worthwhile programs that have suffered from neglect. He
has worked just as effectively on the Senate Judiciary Committee,
a Committee long reserved for the Senate's most able and analytical
legal minds. In that respect, let me say that it was while serving
in the Congress that Bob somehow found time to obtain his law
degree .
But above all, perhaps, Senator Byrd has distinguished himself
most in the Senate as a member of the Leadership. It has been
as the Secretary ~o the Senate's Majority Conference , a post he
was elected to unanimously by the Senate Democrats, that he has
demonstrated his outstanding capacity to bring together the varying
viewpoints that represent the Democratic ~arty in the Senate.
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His great success in this endeavor is due in large measure because
he h imself has shunned the tags and labels that have come to
characterize most politicians. If there is a label that fits,
it is that of responsibility . Fo r Senator Byrd has exhibited
the deepest concern for all of t he problems we face as this Nation
enters another decade; a concern for the problems at home and
the problems abroad and e specially for the most difficult problem
of all today--the problem of Vietnam.
I nsofar as Vietnam is concerned, let me say that I appreci ate
the President's difficulties in that situation as does Senator
Byrd. To be sure, President Nixon did not make the problem of
Vietnam. But, then, neither did President Johnson. Nor President
Kennedy. Nor President Eisenhower. Its roots are deep and all
of us , in a sense, have had a part in the planting.
Nevertheless, the war remains. The responsibility is now.
It is t he President's problem and, to the extent that we are
Constitutionally empowered in the Senate and the Congress, it is
our p roblem.
I am sure the President is seeking a way to peace according
to his own lights. That h e has a plan I do not doubt but he has
yet to illuminate it. A rational peace remains to be achieved
and I do not yet see how it can be achieved except by the dis-engagement
of this Nation--not in stops and starts--but in an
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orderly manner from this involvement which is not now, never was
and never can be our war.
This Nation must not be the dog that is wagged by the tail of
the Saigon government. It must not be a rudderless ship waiting
for the winds to shift in Hanoi. We must make our own decisions
in the light of the Nation's highest interests. And so far as
I am concerned, those interests call for the termination of our
involvement in Vietnam at the soonest possible time.
The decisions must not be made for us b~ the Vietnamese of
any faction. Vietnam is their country, not ours. After we are
gone from it, whether they be Nationalists , Viet Congs, Hoa Haos,
Buddhists or Cao Daists--the Vietnamese will still live in it and
with one another .
On the issue of Vietnam, as on all other major issues of our
times, the voice of Senator Byrd has not been silent and must not
b e silenced . It is a constructive voice in the Senate, for the
State of West Virginia and for the Nation .
There are other voices and they are raised, now, on all
sides of the question of Vietnam. As the war's frustrations
persist, the divisions in the Nation are deepening. The anta go-nisms
are spreading . The decibels of violence and hatemongering
are growing .
In the circumstances, it would be well to bear in mind that
the First Amendment to the Constitution protects every citizen's --'
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
rights to speak his mind freely, to assemble peaceably and to
petition the Government for a red ress of grievances. 'J~hat is t he
bedrock of the Nation's freedom. The safeguarding of that right
by Constituted authorities is not only a responsibility, it is a
sacred duty.
I stress the word "peaceable" assembly as it is involved in
the exercise of these Constitutional rights because these are
difficult days and threats of disruption hang heavily ov~r the/
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Nation. I do not believe in license or violence. Those who ' ,,
resort t o it make a mockery of the Constitution. License and
violence are contrary to law and those who violate the law must
bear the consequences .
Robert Byrd , I know, holds these sentiments. He knows the
profound significance of the First Amendment to the survival of
the Nation as well as the necessity for maintaining public order.
He has defended both throughout his years in public life. He
has stood not only for t he peaceful exercise of Constitutional
rights by those with whom he may agree but by those with whom he
~ay disagree . That is as it should be, that is as it can only
be if the Republic is to r emain free .
In concluding, let me ask all o f you to join in working to
hold the conf idence of the people where we Democrat s now posses:;
it and to regain that confidence where it has been withdrawn. I
am persuaded that the ~mocratic perception of the Nation's
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Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
horizons is in accord with the needs of the people of the Nation .
We stand for a determination to bring the war in Vietnam to a
rational end as soon as possible. We stand for a redirection of
the Nation's resources from wasteful excesses in the name of
defense and from other spending of irrelevance to meeting the
urgent inner deficits of the Nation- -to strengthening education
and health care, to safeguarding the air, water, land and re-creational
resources of the Nation, to improving the livelihood
of all of the American people (whether on the £arms or in the
cities), to advancing the welfare of the elderly and to the
reinforcement of public safety throughout the Nation.
There is a pressing need in the entire range of these basic
requirements for a stable, progressive and satisfactory society.
Democrats, out of power, must probe into these matters , not
j ust with words but with hard work and deep commitment . Democrats
i n power must act on these matters within the limits of t heir
I know Democrats . I know what they can do . Montana's
delegation in Washington is 100 percent Democratic--in both
the House and the Senate. The Governor of Montana is a Democra t.
Democratic success in Montana was achieved thJ;"ough hard work and
a unified effo r t . Bob Byrd knows the meaning of these terms.
He has been p ract i cing both for years in the Senate . With your
help he will continue to do so in the years ahead .
Y. Pil t'l
Mike Mansfield Papers, Series 21, Box 45, Folder 44, Mansfield Library, University of Montana
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Progress Report: Humidor Ratings
Cigar Aficionado Rates Humidors with Staying Power
Stacey C. Rivera
From the Print Edition:
Vince McMahon, Nov/Dec 99
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These specialty humidors are not boxes you can expect to find in stores and most cases are obtained through contacting the maker directly. Custom-made, the humidors these manufacturers provided for rating are truly one-of-a-kind items. Therefore, buyers should be aware that the humidors they buy from these makers may perform differently than the boxes that we tested. Scores are given as a guideline to craftsmanship of each manufacturer. Cainarca, Linley and Hillsdale are other respected specialty makers that we did not review in the interest of keeping the ratings to a manageable size.
Custom Approximately $2,450 / (905) 838-1820
Capacity: 150
Interior: Spanish cedar
Humidification: One passive Sikar device
Details: Tray, dividers, analog hygrometer, lock and key
Score: A-
The humidor we tested was constructed with a variety of exotic woods, including burled amboyna, black-dyed maple and eucalyptus. In terms of performance, it was the best of the custom-made boxes and one of the higher scored all around. The cigars from this box were silky. Aesthetically, we found the box lacked the sophistication of an Elie Bleu and not all of our editors were fond of the marquetry. Of course, any box you buy should reflect your own taste. The Bocephus humidors are made to order and available through select tobacconists.
Thuya $895 / (800) 704-4367
Capacity: 125
Interior: Spanish cedar
Humidification: Two passive devices
Details: Tray, dividers, analog hygrometer, lock and key
Score: B+
The humidor we rated was a very traditional box, of solid design and wood. The humidification system is identical to that in the Elie Bleu and worked very well to keep our cigars in smokable condition. This is a good performer and not a bad buy. John Christopher has switched its focus from retail to custom-made units sold by select tobacconists, including TinderBox USA.
Harley Davidson Executive Humidor $7,900 / (212) 719-0800
Capacity: 300
Interior: Spanish cedar
Humidification: Two passive devices proprietary to Coopers Classic Car & Cigar System
Details: Tray, dividers, analog hygrometer, two leather pouches, lock and key
Score: B+
The design alone will make this humidor a must buy for some enthusiasts of cigars and Harley Davidson motorcycles. The box seems to rival the size and weight of the classic "Hawg" it seeks to imitate. Appointments are fashioned from Harley parts--handlebar tassels, gearshift rods, etc.--and it includes two leather pouches (think saddlebags) for utensils. Barber's design never lets a cigar sit on a flat surface. He uses a system of lattice and airway channels cut into the Spanish cedar to allow the cedar more surface area and to increase the circulation of humidified air. This was the only humidor in our test that was seasoned (Barber insisted the box must be seasoned and did it himself). We found his system to have some flaws. The humidification devices are too close to the cigars on the top tray when closed and some of our cigars grew mold. The cigars on the bottom fared better. We also felt the slots were too wide and could damage the cigar's wrapper. The top tray is held in place with Velcro and it required some effort to pull out.
Capacity: 200
Interior: Spanish cedar
Humidification: Cigar Oasis fan-operated active humidification system
Details: Three trays, dividers, digital hygrometer, lock and key
Score: B-
This was the only unit we tested with an active humidification system. An electric fan circulates air throughout the humidor, which we found didn't work any better to hydrate cigars and, in fact, it took some getting used to. The real problems with the Shriver come from the design. Although the wood used in the box is attractive, the seams were uneven and the back seam showed signs of bowing. The lid is far too heavy and during our evaluation, the hinge came apart from the lid. We also didn't like the handles used to open the lid, which stick out from the humidor like ears. The tray system is difficult to maneuver; sometimes the trays were loose and sometimes they were tight and had to be forced back into position. Considering the price of this box, it should function better.
Limited Edition Humidor from Tupperware (407) 826-8484
Capacity: N/A
Interior: Plastic
Humidification: Passive sponge device
Details: Tray
Not Scored
Comments 5 comment(s)
Devon Buy — Petaling Jaya, ---, Malaysia, — February 19, 2013 11:05pm ET
I have posted an article on constructing your own humidor DIY-style at http://www.devonbuy.com/making-your-own-humidor/ and have found it to be quite usable, maintaining quite good humidity levels at 70% plus minus. I currently use it to store my Romeo y Julietas and Monte Cristos.
I'm sure there is still room for improvement. Would appreciate any comment with suggestions. Thank you.
Ted Nitka — June 22, 2013 5:11pm ET
My company, Cheaphumidors.com (www.cheaphumidors.com) submitted a humidor in the original 1997 review. We received one of the highest marks for our Treasure Dome model.
Ted Nitka — June 22, 2013 5:11pm ET
David Savona — June 24, 2013 9:38am ET
To clarify the comment from Ted Nikta regarding Cheap Humidors, they were rated by us in the 2003 review on humidors. The humidors did well, however I would correct the comment. Rather than "one of the highest marks" the humidor did fairly well. There were 9 humidors that scored better than the one we reviewed made by Cheap Humidors and several that tied with it. That said, there were several humidors in the review that scored much, much worse. Overall we gave the Cheap Humidors product a score of B-, which we stated was better than anticipated given the name.
For the full review, click here: http://www.cigaraficionado.com/webfeatures/show/id/Battle-of-the-Boxes_8377/p/5
Aaron Hois — February 22, 2014 11:53pm ET
I recently came across a web page called Lance Allen humidors I went ahead and purchased one of the humidors and was really impressed with the craftsmanship and its ability to retain humidity. Th what I can tell he specializes in makes custom orders though but I think its worth checking out just passing it along
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Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Other Names for this Disease
- Familial benign hypercalcemia
Related Diseases
- Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 1
- Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 2
- Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia type 3
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[1] In some individuals, weakness, fatigue, thought disturbance, and/or excessive thirst (polydipsia) have been reported.[2] FHH is usually caused by mutations in the CASR gene, although abnormalities in other, unidentified genes have been documented. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.[1] Treatment is typically considered unnecessary because it is a benign condition. FHH can be difficult to distinguish from primary hyperparathyroidism, for which parathyroidectomy is typically performed; individuals with FHH are typically advised to avoid parathyroidectomy.[2]Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) is a benign, inherited condition that causes abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Affected individuals usually do not have any signs or symptoms of the condition, and hypercalcemia is often diagnosed incidentally.
Last updated: 9/23/2011
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- Varghese J, Rich T, Jimenez C. Benign Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia. Endocrine practice. March-April 2011; http://aace.metapress.com/content/f0r7q246g0h68761/fulltext.pdf. Accessed 9/23/2011.
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- The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss the different types of familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia. Click on the links below to go to OMIM and review these resources.
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia, type 1
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- Varghese J, Rich T, Jimenez C. Benign familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia. Endocr Pract. 2011 Mar-Apr;17 Suppl 1:13-7.


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Local winners will compete in the district finals in Carson City on Jan. 26 with the state finals taking place in Hawthorne on Feb. 2.
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Floyd Edminston thought the battery in his blood pressure monitor was wearing down when the monitor showed his heart rate was 34 beats per minute.
But he felt like he was going to pass out, so he headed to Wilkes General Hospital. He was transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where his heartbeat was recorded as low as 23 beats a minute.
At the Heart Center, the 82-year-old Moravian Falls man became one of the first people in the country implanted with a wireless pacemaker. Rick Henderson, MD, who implanted Edminston's wireless pacemaker, is a Heart Center cardiac electrophysiologist, a cardiologist with specialty training in the mechanism, function and performance of the heart's electrical activities.
"The new device reports diagnostic information 24 hours a day. Being able to detect problems sooner may help protect the patient from a heart attack or stroke," Henderson said.
Pacemaker patients come to the Heart Center's device clinic every few months to have their pacemakers interrogated — checked for recorded arrhythmia or other problems. "The wireless device is set to report back to us any abnormalities," Henderson said. "For example, if a patient is having regular heart rhythm, but is having atrial fibrillation every now and then, the device will pick it up sooner and send the information through a transmitter to the device clinic."
Wireless pacemakers are ideal for people who live far from medical centers, and that will be a factor in who receives the device, Henderson said.
Edminston's home is an hour's drive from Winston-Salem. Now he comes to Wake Forest Baptist every six months rather than the usual three months, and his pacemaker sends reports directly to the device clinic.
"It sends information and you don't have to do a thing," Edminston said.
Keeping Pace with Pacemakers
From BestHealth, January 2010A Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center publication
Rick A. Henderson, M.D., Assistant Professor Internal Medicine-Cardiology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
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AUSTIN -- Police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a man in South Austin but never stopped to help.
Vehicular homicide detectives were called out to the Interstate 35 frontage road near William Cannon around 4 a.m. Friday.
Officers don't know when the accident happened. Another driver saw a man's body off the side of the road and called for help. Police say the man was already dead when they arrived.
"We don't know if he was walking in the middle of the roadway or if he was walking in the grass when he was hit," said APD Cpl. Anthony Hipolito.
APD shut down the frontage road so that detectives could search the area.
"[They] look for any skid marks, any tail lights, any lights, any type of evidence that might lead them to a particular vehicle," Cpl. Hipolito. "There's nothing at this time we're able to give out. There are no witnesses."
With no vehicle description, detectives are relying on witnesses who may have information to call 911.
This is the second fatal hit and run in Austin this week.
"It happens too much," said Cpl. Hipolito. "It's inexcusable. If you hit somebody do the right thing and stop. You're compounding the issue by leaving the scene. Stay and do the responsibility thing and wait for police and call 911. That way whoever you hit gets the help they need."
The victim's name in Friday's crash hasn't been released.


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