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Even the players on offense have noticed as preparations continue for the Tigers' Dec. 31 Chick-fil-A Bowl game with Virginia.
"It's crazy," said wide receiver Emory Blake. "You don't really see him like that. He's usually walking around and overseeing everything. Now he's focused on the defense. He's really hands-on. It's cool to see him actually get into it like he is. He's intense. He's a very intense defensive coach."
When defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Ted Roof left last week to take a similar position with Central Florida, Chizik immediately announced he would fill both roles for the Tigers in their bowl preparations.
The majority of Chizik's experience prior to becoming a head coach is on the defensive side, mostly coaching the secondary and as a defensive coordinator, although he has also coached linebackers and defensive line early in his career.
He said he welcomes the return to the more hands-on aspect of coaching.
"It's a part that you miss somewhat when you're a head coach," Chizik said.
"But it's fun getting back in there with them. It's fun getting back in the meeting rooms. The grind of the film work and the practice film and things of that nature. It's fun going back and kind of getting into it some more. So the last few days have been really good for me."
The linebackers say Chizik set the tone early.
"Coach Chizik, he's straight-forward , he's going to tell you the truth like it or not," said Auburn linebacker Eltoro Freeman. "That's the type of guy I like and he ain't going to sugarcoat nothing. That's one of the things he did in the meeting room. He let everyone know where we were and how he felt about each and every one of us as a football player, the things we can work on. That's exactly what I like and I'm going to do his thing full speed, I'm working hard in film, at practice, and trying to do whatever I can do to help Auburn and help my team get that eighth win."
Linebacker Jake Holland said that initial meeting has the players on the same page.
"I really respected him when he said that," Holland said. "It really lets us know where we stand. It gives us an opportunity to get better. He's really intense. That's the style of coaching I like. A lot of one-on-one coaching and that's really helping me."
The players agree that the overall philosophy on defense has not changed, but the difference with Chizik taking a more hands-on approach has been in the details.
"It has been a lot more intense and a lot more focused on little details and footwork and where your alignment and assignment is supposed to be," said freshman linebacker Justin Garrett. "It has been a lot more physical. It's a little bit different because I'm more active around him. Before he was the head coach and we weren't around him as much, but having him coaching me up on the little details on what I'm supposed to do and where I'm supposed to be helps me out a lot more."
Defensive tackle Jeffrey Whitaker said he noticed a change in Chizik's demeanor after the very first bowl practice.
"Coach Chiz is always a high-motor, high-energy, high-tempo guy, and he was that," Whitaker said. "You could tell he was back in his comfort zone. He didn't want to say nothing, but he had this edge to himself, he's back in his comfort zone. He's a great coach, we love Coach Chiz, and you know he's going to do a great job."
Even though he's taking on more work, Chizik said he loves it.
"I enjoy being around the guys," he said. "I love teaching and I enjoy coaching, and doing it more in depth than I normally do is a lot of fun.
Freeman predicts that Chizik's coaching will have benefits that extend beyond the bowl game.
"It's real big and it's very big for the young guys because coach Chizik, he's the real deal, man," Freeman said. "He's setting the tone. He's real strict and he's a man of his word and he expects things done right and the Auburn way. If it's not done those ways, you ain't going to be a part of Auburn. I think these bowl practices and the standards Coach Chizik have set are going to help Auburn men become better men and also better football players."


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Kenmore 24'' Built-In Dishwasher w/ Stainless-Steel Tub - Stainless Steel ENERGY STAR®Item# 02213293000 | Model# 13293
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Kenmore 24" Built-In Dishwasher - Powerful Cleaning
Combining powerful cleaning with a gentle touch, the Kenmore 24" built-in dishwasher 1329 tackles the toughest grease and baked-on foods while being a safe and gentle way to wash your fine china and crystal glassware. The SmartWash HE Cycle helps save water and energy as it automatically adjusts output for each load, as the Kenmore UltraWash HE filter keeps food particles from interfering with continuous cycles. The stainless-steel tub on this built-in dishwasher traps in heat for more efficient drying and is resistant to mold and stains.
- The ENERGY STAR® qualified UltraWash HE System uses up to 40% less electricity and 68% less water than some dishwashers, for a powerful clean that uses fewer resources.
- The UltraWash® HE Filter traps food particles and keeps them from re-entering the dishwasher, so water is cleaner and dishes shine bright.
- The SmartWash™ HE Cycle automatically adjusts water and energy use to the load size and degree of cleaning needed, helping save valuable resources.
- The China Gentle cycle washes your finest crystal and most delicate plates with a gentle touch, so you don't have to worry or wash them by hand when it's time to clean up.
- Built to resist stains, shrug-off corrosion and increase heat retention for improved drying performance, the stainless steel tub delivers service that shines.
- Cut down on hand-cleaning pots and pans by quickly raising, lowering or removing this adjustable upper rack, so there's always plenty of room for those larger items.
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Brookline, MA
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For the first year, this dishwasher performed beautifully. Almost exactly 365 days after we bought it, however, it started to have problems. On a cold night, the plastic (!) water valve broke, first causing no water to enter and then exploding water all over the kitchen and into the basement . Luckily, we were there when it happened and could turn off the water supply. Then, the drying stopped working. We have now had the machine for 17 months and have had 4 or 5 visits from repairmen since December. They have replaced the fan, the soap and JetDry dispenser, and the vent, as well needing adjustments to several other bits and pieces. When they encounter a new problem, they rarely have the needed part on their trucks, meaning that the part has to be ordered and they have to come back again to install it. Scheduling their visits isn't bad as long as you are at home every day. Bottom line: Don't even think about buying this dishwasher unless you are willing to also pay for the extended warranty. Our Sears salesman suggested it (as salesmen always do), but I was convinced by the seriousness of the way he offered his suggestion. It was clear that we wouldn't be the first buyers to run into problems.
Rockwall, TX
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Had this dishwasher about 3 months. There was a slight problem with installation, it required my husband to go to Sears and retrieve some anchor screws to hold it in place. The detergent dispensary is a little low on the inside... so putting a tall dish next to it prevents it from opening properly. Overall I really like this dishwasher. It is very quiet, and my dishes have never looked cleaner. I would buy it again.
Northwood, IA
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We have had this dishwasher for 2 months and no concerns. VERY QUIET!!! So far, we love it!!
Broomfield, CO
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Purchased this dishwasher as my old one was 16 years old, quite noisy and leaked. What a difference!!!! Clean dishes and NO noise when it is running. The installation was quick and professional, no problems at all.
Staten Island, NY
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very quiet and cleans excellent
Sarasota, FL
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Bristow, VA
All of the problems I have read with this POS are exactly true! I have wasted so much money from broken dishes from the rack falling apart that I should have spent the extra $800 and bought a GE. The adjustable rack on top was a great selling point...thinking that I could easily wash wine glasses...they were right about the "you can raise it up and down part," but they should have emphasized the "it comes down all by itself part"...all the way to the bottom! Yep, it's quiet....so quiet that you can't even hear your Waterford crystal crunching like it was in a Craftsman mulcher instead of a dishwasher. Completely turned off by ever shopping at SEARS...no wondering they are struggling!
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I am very happy with my new Kenmore dishwasher, it really looks good in my kitchen. I love the clean lines. It seems to work very well, my only regret is that it doesn't have a visible indicator light for when the cyle is finished. Otherwise, I'm very happy with the purchase.
Burtonsville, MD
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And after going to ********, Sears and ******* and checking out just about every model/brand out there I decided on this dishwasher (Kenmore Ultrawash Stainless Steel / Stainless steel Tub model 13293). I liked a few of the Elites and counterparts to this one made by Whirlpool but I didn't want to spend that much money on a dishwasher yet I wanted a quality piece too. I picked up this model (13293) for $599.99 at Sears, after discounts, installation and the 5 year maintenance agreement I only spent $839.99 all together. I had a 2000 Whirlpool Gold that worked fairly well so I looked extensively at Whirlpool, Kenmore and checked out Bosch too a lot. Bosch racks slide out of the entire dishwasher easily so I scratched them. Whirlpool actually makes all of Kenmore?s dishwashers so the differences in quality and craftsmanship are negligible between the two. I decided on this Kenmore Ultrawash and I am not disappointed at all. Back in the 2000's, an acceptable dishwasher decibel level was 65 so this thing being 51 makes it sound non-existent in my kitchen which has hardwood floors. The buttons are easy to use and it washes great. I overfill my dishwasher all the time, especially the silverware tray, and everything has always come out clean. I had a problem with my old one not cleaning the silverware properly because the rack was on the door which a reason why I went with this Kenmore. The lower basket size still fits just about the same amount of bowls and dishes as my old Whirlpool even though the silverware basket is now in the bottom basket. The upper basket holds all of my cups, especially the really tall plastic ones that my old dishwasher was unable to accommodate. There is a lot of room so I put my large utensils in the upper rack too which get cleaned just as well. The silverware tray is large enough that I can fit all of my pairing knives, cutting knives, etc? as well as measuring cups in it. I also am able to wash my child?s small cups and plastic utensils in the basket as well which is huge for me because my normal plethora of silverware still fits too. The dishwasher itself looks flawless both inside and out. My 2 year old daughter can't pull the door open and not having the controls in the front where she can see them is a very big plus. The door can open and it holds at any angle too. The drain tray at the bottom of the tub that you have to check is very easy to access (in the front) and I've only had to check it once every two months and there is rarely anything inside of it. They recommend using the tablets instead of powder or liquid gel. I have used liquid gel from day one and it works perfectly. I really can?t say enough about this dishwasher. I?m one of those guys that literally spent hours upon hours over the past 6 months reviewing every dishwasher imaginable and every brand. I hope this helps those of you that see a dishwasher as a very big expensive purchase because it was for me. 5 STARS!
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So far I have been very happy with this dishwasher. It is so quiet I have to really listen closely to tell if it is running. Dishes are well cleaned even when they sat for 2 days before cleaning. Washing time is quite long so don't expect clean dishes quickly and some water remains on top of glasses when finished.
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The Squeezer trapped the donkey for all his chips sending him to the rail.
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A handjob that involves a tight grip of the shaft.
People are starting to recognize me. A stripper offered me a squeezer last night dude.... a WHITE stripper!
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That squeezer is lurking in the shadows over there chanting to himself we should probably get outta here.
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Earliest Ancestor of Land Herbivores Discovered: 300-Million-Year-Old Predator Showed Way to Modern Terrestrial EcosystemApr. 16, 2014 New research demonstrates how carnivores transitioned into herbivores for the first time on land. Previously unknown, the 300-million-year old fossilized juvenile skeleton of Eocasea martini is less ... full story
Ancient Shark Fossil Reveals New Insights Into Jaw EvolutionApr. 16, 2014 The skull of a newly discovered 325-million-year-old shark-like species suggests that early cartilaginous and bony fishes have more to tell us about the early evolution of jawed vertebrates -- ... full story
Lifestyle Determines Gut Microbes: Study With Modern Hunter-Gatherers Tells Tale of Bacteria Co-EvolutionApr. 15, 2014 The intestinal bacteria of present-day hunter-gatherers has for the first time been deciphered by an international team of researchers. Bacterial populations have co-evolved with humans over millions ... full story
Ferns Borrowed Genes to Flourish in Low LightApr. 14, 2014 During the age of the dinosaurs, the arrival of flowering plants as competitors could have spelled doom for primitive ferns. Instead, ferns diversified and flourished under the new canopy -- using a ... full story
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The First Insects Were Not Yet Able to Smell Well: Odorant Receptors Evolved Long After Insects Migrated from Water to LandMar. 27, 2014 An insect's sense of smell is vital to its survival. Only if it can trace even tiny amounts of odor molecules is it is able to find food sources or avoid enemies. According to scientists, many ... full story
Counting Calories in the Fossil Record: How the Biology of Our Modern Ocean EvolvedMar. 26, 2014 Why did the ancestors of clams and oysters flourish after one of the worst mass extinctions in Earth's history while another class of shelled creatures, the brachiopods, sharply decline? By ... full story
3-D Model Links Facial Features and DNAMar. 20, 2014 DNA can already tell us the sex and ancestry of unknown individuals, but now an international team of researchers is beginning to connect genetics with facial features, degrees of femininity and ... full story
Humans Drive Evolution of Conch SizeMar. 18, 2014 Scientists found that 7,000 years ago, the Caribbean fighting conch contained 66 percent more meat than its descendants do today. Because of persistent harvesting of the largest conchs, it became ... full story
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- Ancient shark fossil reveals new insights into jaw evolution
- Lifestyle determines gut microbes: Study with modern hunter-gatherers tells tale of bacteria co-evolution
- Ancient 'spider' images reveal eye-opening secrets
- Reef fish arrived in two waves, before and after mass extinction 66 million years ago
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- New method rescues DNA from contaminated Neandertal bones
- How did we get four limbs? Because we have a belly
- A thousand years ago, Central Europeans digested milk as well as us today
- Morphing bat skull model: Using engineering plus evolutionary analyses to answer natural selection questions
- Big-headed fossil flies track major ecological revolution
- Genomes of modern dogs and wolves provide new insights on domestication
- Scientists unlock evolution of cholera, identify strain responsible for early pandemics that killed millions
- 'Ardi' skull reveals links to human lineage
- New fossils shed light on the origins of lions, tigers, and bears
- Reconstructing the New World monkey family tree: After landing in Americas, primates spread as far as Caribbean, Patagonia
- Neanderthal genome shows early human interbreeding, inbreeding
- Sunlight adaptation region of Neanderthal genome found in up to 65 percent of modern East Asian population
- Rapid evolution of novel forms: Environmental change triggers inborn capacity for adaptation
- Tooth structure and wear provide clues to ecology and evolution of ancient marine creatures
- Early tree-dwelling bipedal human ancestor was similar to ancient apes and 'Lucy' but not living apes
- Oldest hominin DNA sequenced: Mitochondrial genome of a 400,000-year-old hominin from Spain decoded
- Functional importance of dinosaur beaks illuminated
- Evolution, Civil War history entwine in plant fossil with a tragic past
- Neanderthal viruses found in modern humans
- Evidence of ancient human history encoded in music's complex patterns
- Origin of species: Protein imbalances doom hybrids
- Recreating the history of life through the genome
- Biologists find an evolutionary Facebook for monkeys and apes
- Bacteria recycle broken DNA: Modern bacteria can add DNA from creatures long-dead to its own
- Ancient, modern DNA tell story of first humans in the Americas
- Evolution can select for evolvability, biologists find
- Dogs likely originated in Europe more than 18,000 years ago, biologists report
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- Newly discovered protist suggests evolutionary answers, questions
- Earliest record of copulating insects discovered
- Newly discovered predatory dinosaur 'king of gore' reveals the origins of T. rex
- Scientists gain new insights into dolphin's evolutionary history and conversation
- Paleontologist presents origin of life theory
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flickr/pearsongraphicsIf you remember that adorable little girl in the Welch's grape juice ad telling you that "purple is the color of things that are very special," then you'll be happy to learn that now there's scientific proof behind her statement.
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Among the growing amount of research that promotes the presence of Concord grapes and grape juice in healthy lifestyles, two recently published scientific papers report that Concord grapes, the purple and red grapes used to make Welch's grape juice, can have positive effects on cardiovascular and cognitive health.
Further research, published by the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, also outlines the positive benefits that grape juice can have on cognitive health. The paper reports on a study conducted by Robert Krikorian, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Cincinnati that found Concord grape juice helps to stop mild memory loss. The paper concludes that a daily intake of grape juice will greatly benefit older adults who suffer from early cognitive decline.
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While the studies bring some positive diet trends to light, they also highlight the lack of presence that dark produce, such as Concord grapes, have in every day diets. Welch's grape expert and Health and Nutrition lead Casey Lewis comments:
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"These two new scientific papers emphasize the role colorful produce, including dark purple Concord grapes, can play in a healthy diet. However, despite the evidence linking colorful produce to health, many people aren't getting enough fruits and vegetables in their day. In particular, most of us fall short on blue and purple fruits and vegetables, which only account for 3 percent of total produce intake."
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With the results of these new studies, it's now more important than ever to introduce grapes and grape juice into your diet. "To help boost heart-healthy purple in your diet, you can make smoothies with 100 percent grape juice made with Concord grapes, freeze 100 percent grape juice in paper cups or ice-cube trays for a tasty treat, or try a colorful recipe using grapes and grape juice," says Lewis.
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Tangy Grape BBQ Meatballs Recipe
Little meatballs are everyone's favorite! Serve these as a party appetizer or for a buffet, or spoon them over brown rice for dinner.
For the meatballs:
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup very finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup Welch's 100% Grape Juice made with Concord grapes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
For the sauce:
3/4 cup Welch's 100% Grape Juice made with Concord grapes
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced onion
For the meatballs:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 10-by-17-by-1-inch jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix the turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, grape juice, and mustard until well blended. Moisten your hands and shape the turkey mixture into 1-inch balls. (It is important to make them all the same size so that they cook evenly.) Place the meatballs on the prepared pan so that they do not touch. Bake the meatballs 10 to 12 minutes or until cooked through.
For the sauce:
In a large skillet, combine the grape juice, ketchup, mustard, and onion. Bring to a simmer. Add the cooked metablls and stir gently until the meatballs are coated with the sauce. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Details
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
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Nutrional information per serving: 100 cal; 3.5 g fat; 1 g saturated fat; 10 g protein; 10 g carbs; 15 mg cholesterol; 260 mg sodium; 0 g fiber
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Grapes: They're Good for Your Heart (and Your Head)By The Daily Meal | Shine Food – Sat, Sep 7, 2013 12:37 PM EDT
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- Public review underway for draft Larkspur SMART Station Area Plan
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- SMART cars under construction in Japan, due in Marin for testing next year
- Mar 19:
- SMART will seek federal funds to extend rail line from San Rafael to Larkspur
- Mar 14:
- SMART halts plans to chop down rare Sonoma redwood
- Mar 12:
- Rare redwood in Sonoma County faces chopping block due to SMART train
- Mar 11:
- SMART track work begins in Marin, service starts by 2016
- Feb 21:
- SMART rail costs rise with line extension
- Dec 23:
- New San Rafael councilwoman sees no conflict in SMART post
- Dec 18:
- SMART train to connect Marin to Santa Rosa airport
- Dec 7:
- Dick Spotswood: Larkspur Landing plan is a big trial balloon
- Marin Voice: Larkspur Landing station plan is a positive step forward
- Nov 27:
- Plans advance for housing near Larkspur SMART station
- Nov 20:
- SMART approves final construction contract, work in Marin to begin in spring
- Oct 13:
- Larkspur SMART connection suddenly looks real
- Oct 11:
- Rail agency cuts deal to save 56 acres of marsh lands near Novato
- Sep 23:
- SMART rail project gets key approval to build south to Larkspur
- Jul 14:
- Marin Voice: San Rafael takes a fresh look at 'priority' housing plan
- Jun 11:
- Editorial: SMART making progress as construction heads for Marin
- Jun 1:
- SMART rail work to begin in Marin over the next year
- May 27:
- George Russell: SMART chugging forward
- May 26:
- Dick Spotswood: Is SMART on track toward a 'miracle' extension to Larkspur Landing?
- May 20:
- SMART seeks funding for San Rafael to Larkspur train segment
- May 8:
- Marin judge to dismiss suit against North Coast rail service
- Apr 5:
- Marin Voice: Common goals and plans for local transportation
- Mar 6:
- Novato mobile home park residents rebuffed in request for SMART track change
- Feb 20:
- SMART seats fail in crash test, rail officials say issue will be addressed
- Novato residents offered some help to restore privacy compromised by felled trees
The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District is seeking a permit from a key federal agency to begin track work in September through sensitive wetlands in Marin.
Because the project involves building near and over waterways, such as Gallinas Creek in San Rafael, SMART must receive a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The federal agency has opened a public comment period that continues through July 7.
"We are interested in any substantive comments the public may have," said Bryan Matsumoto, permit manager for the Army Corps.
SMART got into hot water last October when it tore up track along Gallinas Creek without getting the proper permit. SMART officials believed that because they were pulling track out it did not constitute construction, but have since acknowledged they didn't follow rules.
That work was done in areas where the federally endangered clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse are known to exist, officials said.
The SMART permit request to the Army Corps seeks to upgrade about 18 miles of old track along with bridges, grade crossings and culverts from San Rafael to Petaluma. Work would take three years, according to the permit request.
The work would result in the loss of 1.9 acres of wetlands and waterways that the Army Corps oversees, and would temporarily affect 5.9 acres, mainly from SMART's draining of creeks during construction.
SMART has proposed to restore an equal area of wetlands that it affects in its work. In addition, to compensate for the salt marshes that would be affected, SMART will pay into a fund to restore San Francisco Bay wetlands.
Federally listed green sturgeon, coho salmon, steelhead trout, red-legged frogs, clapper rails and salt marsh harvest mice are present in the project location. Federal as well as state wildlife officials will be consulted to develop a plan to protect the species before a permit is issued.
"When SMART did its (environmental impact report) we looked at the wetlands and mitigations," said Judy Arnold, SMART board president and Marin County supervisor. "We are confident that we will not harm the wetlands."
But Barbara Salzman, president of Marin Audubon, has concerns.
"They don't talk specifically about how they will mitigate, it's all very vague," said Salzman, who plans to write to the Army Corps. "There are not enough specifics. Places like Gallinas Creek have a lot of endangered species. This project goes right through wetlands. The original railroad was built on the edge of the bay."
Marin rail stops eventually will include downtown San Rafael, the Marin Civic Center and stations in Novato at Hamilton and Atherton Avenue. The first phase is pegged at $360 million. The line will extend to Larkspur as part of a second phase if money can be found. Voters helped fund the train by approving a quarter-cent sales tax in 2008.
Written comments may be sent to Bryan Matsumoto, San Francisco District, Regulatory Division, 1455 Market St., 16th Floor, San Francisco 94103-1398.
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Amazing food, awesome service, detail oriented = flawless wedding reception :) – All I can say is "wow, these guys are awesome"!! I used Pascal's Catering for my wedding reception and I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone and everyone. Not only are they totally professional, they are highly detail oriented, which is very important in a wedding vendor. I worked with Ivan and Dean who helped coordinate my event and they were so creative. Ivan and Dean met with me on several occasions to go over all of the details at the event site and we exchanged emails. They helped me with every question I had and I felt that everything was under control the entire time. There absolutely zero slip-ups, no mistakes, it was flawless. The prices were fantastic too - I don't think any other company could offer the highest quality of food they serve at that price.
They came up with all of the ideas for decorations and I didn't even have to hire a wedding coordinator because they were on top of everything. They worked with the rental companies to book linens, tables, chairs, had them all delivered and set up the day before and the day of the event, they decorated everything and the presentation was amazing.
But the food, OMG! I love their food. All my guests LOVED their food. Everyone was obsessed with their goat cheese and sun-dried tomato stuffed baby potatoes. Those things are amazing. They also made this awesome pineapple custard cake for our wedding cake. We were not highly traditional so we didn't need anything fancy, but that cake was delicious and the presentation was also superb.
After the party they did a super quick job of cleaning everything up and they even packed the leftover food in containers for our guests to bring home on their way out. The staff was so courteous and kind too. Everyone was telling me how super nice the staff was and how beautiful everything was arranged.
I will always remember that reception and I have only pleasant memories of my experience with Pascal's Catering Company.
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HBO Latino's Habla Women, which is running through May, takes a closer look at the lives and stories of successful Latinas and sheds light on life from a women's perspective. Full-Time model and Mom, Denise Bidot who is featured on the series, took a moment to share her style tips, how she became successful in a skinny girl's world and the best way to deal with haters.
Cosmo For Latinas: What made you want to be part of Habla Women?
Denise Bidot: I had worked with a dear friend of mine on a few projects with Yahoo Latino and she approached me about [appearing on] Habla. I went in and met with producers and the women that are on there are so empowering and it was just beautifully done, it just felt like something that I should be doing.
CFL: On the series you talked about your own mother. What do you feel like she's learned from you at this point?
DB: She always struggled with her weight and she fluctuated from a size 2 to a size 24 so it's very interesting to grow up with that and turn around and tell her, "Hey mom, I'm going to be a plus size model." It wasn't as easy as people thought it would be but through my own self acceptance she's learned to be comfortable in her own skin.
CFL: How do you manage being a model and a mom?
DB: It's definitely not easy. I don't want anyone to think that it is. My daughter is with me 90% of the time and when I travel to Europe her dad is able to watch her. She comes to set with me more than I think people realize. I think she has become part of the crew at this point. She's my little mini-me and she gets a kick out of being on set and hanging out with people. I think it's a beautiful thing to share with her.
CFL: What advice would you give to single mothers out there balancing family and work?
DB: There's going to be a rough spot where you feel frustrated [and] you don't know what to do. If you share everything with your kid, you're honest and you really work hard, everything will work out as it should. It's going to be hard work but I feel like your kids make it that much more important to do something meaningful in the world.
CFL: How did you prepare for modeling? Training, taking classes?
DB: For acting, classes are a necessity, but for modeling it's really just knowing who you are and knowing how to sell yourself. I stood hours in front of the mirror and tried to figure out what angles work best for me and I recommend that to everyone. The more you work, the more comfortable you get and the more comfortable you get, the more your personality sinks in. These people are selling the brand and you need to fit into their brand so do your research too.
CFL: Being in the modeling industry there's always people who are envious of you. Have you encountered that and if so, how did you deal with it?
DB: I treat people with respect and I expect people to do the same [but that] doesn't always work out that way. The more successful you become the more people want to put you down. I've always been very clear on where I stand with that and I'm happy with who I am when I go to sleep. I have the most amazing kid in the world and the most amazing supportive family. I brush it off. If you let it sink in negativity just eats at you.
CFL: What's the craziest or bravest thing you've ever done?
DB: Have a child and be a single mom. That is the toughest job in the world. It's challenging everyday and it's different everyday. I feel like that moment when I decided I'm going to have her, I'm going to do this the right way. I'm going to raise the most amazing kid ever and show her all the love in the world.
CFL: What are some style tips for curvy women?
DB: Every girl needs to have a good fitted blazer because you can throw it on with some shorts, with a dress or jeans and it always looks put together and classy. I'm really into stackable rings and I'm obsessed with jewelry. A good pair of sunglasses never hurts, if you have the right pair of shades you will look like a superstar. Never mix tight with tight, there has to be a good balance. Find whatever part you're most comfortable with and rock the heck out of it.
CFL: What are some good tips to keeping a good posture?
DB: Heels help posture, [it] elevates how you stand but it's also an old ballet trick because it always keeps your back straight.
CFL: What are some beauty tips for waking up well rested and refreshed?
DB: I've recently started using SK-II masks. They are masks you put on and it will make your skin feel tighter and brighter, it's like a magic mask. Also, get good sleep and drink a lot of water.
CFL: What's next for you?
DB: Right now we're shooting season 2 of Curvy Girls and it should end up airing in June/July. It will be a really exciting season on the show, we're taking it to the next level, a lot of celebrity cameos and I'm going to tap into fashion designing. That will lead into the future of my career and [you'll] see where life takes me.
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It's been more than two years since a judge ordered pool contractor Ed Mara Sr. to reimburse a North Whitehall Township couple who paid for a pool that wasn't built.
Lisa Ayad and Arnold Rifkin were among 19 of Mara's customers who were granted a total of nearly $400,000 in restitution after the state attorney general's office sued Mara. It alleged he and his companies didn't finish landscaping, pool and home repair projects, and did poor-quality work.
As often happens, even after being declared a winner, Ayad and Rifkin were left treading water. They told me Mara hasn't paid them. Two other customers named in the court order told me they haven't been paid either.
Ayad and Rifkin aren't about to let Mara swim away. They also complained to state police and now Mara is in deeper water, facing a criminal charge over their unfinished pool job.
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Mara, 55, of Bushkill Township, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday on one felony count of home improvement fraud. He is free on bail. His attorney, James Katz, said he and Mara declined to comment.
Mara did talk to me a couple of years ago when I first wrote about the complaints against him. He said then that Ayad would be paid.
"Lisa's going to get her money, there's no doubt about it," Mara told me in March 2011.
Considering two years have passed, there sure is doubt.
According to court records, Ayad and Rifkin hired Mara's company, Blue Water Fiberglass Pools, in August 2010 to build an in-ground pool by Sept. 30. They paid the full price, $17,800, in advance and the only work that was done was the demolition of their existing above-ground pool.
When I talked to him two years ago, Mara told me the work didn't get done because of bad weather, and the pool would be installed the following spring. He disputed he owed them the $17,800 ordered by the court in the attorney general's case, because he said he had a partner on the job who also should be responsible.
Ayad and Rifkin told me last week they recouped $4,400 from another company involved in their failed pool project. They said they still are owed $13,300, which they paid by check to Mara's company.
They've since paid someone else to install a pool.
The attorney general's office sued Mara in Monroe County Court in 2003. In December 2010, a judge ordered him to pay $398,684 in restitution to customers, including Ayad and Rifkin. He also was ordered not to own or operate a home improvement business.
When we talked in 2011, Mara told me he owed some people money but disputed the amounts in the court order and the state's allegations about how he did business. He said he intended to fight the order but didn't get his day in court because he wasn't notified of the proceedings.
Mara did not appeal the order, according to Dennis Fisher, a spokesman for the state attorney general's office.
I don't know whether Mara paid any of the customers as ordered by the court; Fisher told me the attorney general's office doesn't disclose information about restitution payments. The two customers I was able to reach in addition to Ayad and Rifkin told me they haven't been paid.
"We never got a penny," said Isabelle McMahon of Bartonsville.
She and her husband, Ed, are owed about $9,300, according to court records, which say they hired Mara to do masonry, paving and landscaping work, only some of which was done.
Mara is scheduled to be in court again later this month on an unrelated criminal matter, a misdemeanor charge of defrauding a secured creditor.
According to court records, Mara was sued last year by Sharp Energy, of Maryland, over an unpaid propane bill. Sharp Energy won the case and tried to collect its $605 judgment. A constable levied items at Mara's home to sell, including furniture, a lawn tractor and a pickup truck.
Mara objected to the levy, arguing the truck was registered in his wife's name and that she owned 50 percent of everything levied. That objection was denied and the sale was scheduled for November. When Stan Smith Jr., the constable who was handling the sale, and several bidders arrived at Mara's home, levied items were not there, Smith said in court papers.
Smith filed a private criminal complaint alleging Mara "removed lawfully levied upon items … to prevent the sale of those items."
A hearing is scheduled for Feb. 20.
If you have a problem you can't work out with a contractor, you can seek help from the attorney general's office at 800-441-2555 or http://www.attorneygeneral.gov, or sue on your own. Even if you win, as this case shows, it's not always easy to collect.
You also can seek help from police.
A relatively new state law, the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, makes it easier for police to pursue criminal cases against contractors. That's the law Mara is being prosecuted under in the Ayad/Rifkin pool project. The law created the crime of home improvement fraud. It allows contractors to be prosecuted for making false or misleading statements and taking deposits and not doing work.
"There's hope for people, I guess, that experience these kind of things," Ayad said.
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Spooked Sleeping? Identifying Nightmares and Their Causes
Dreaming of things that go bump in the night? Get some sleep.
You wake up, panting, from a deep sleep. You went to work naked. You fell into a bottomless pit. You got swept into a tornado, and then fought off a wicked witch and flying monkeys in an unfruitful trek to Oz. If any of this sounds familiar, join the club. Research suggests that more than 85 percent of adults occasionally experience nightmares—at least once a month for 8 to 29 percent, and once a week for 2 to 6 percent. If you're someone who snoozes peacefully through the night, understand that nightmares are no ordinary dreams. They're "vivid, disturbing dreams, with an emotional connection that tends to wake us up," says Matthew Mingrone, an otolaryngologist and lead physician for EOS Sleep California centers.
If your slumber resembles a bad horror movie, learning about your nightmares and why they happen may help you sleep better.
Nightmares vs. Sleep Terrors
First, recognize that nightmares are not night terrors. The latter, also known as sleep terrors, happen earlier in sleep, during a non-rapid eye movement (REM) stage. Typically, you'd wake up in the first 90 minutes of sleep, perhaps panicked and yelling, with a much fuzzier memory of the dream than you'd have after a nightmare. Your heart rate may jump to 180 beats per minute during night terrors, says Tore Nielsen, director of the Dream and Nightmare Laboratory and a psychiatry professor at the University of Montreal. He adds that folks with night terrors can be destructive when they wake up—by fighting or jumping from windows—and yet, they often don't remember the episode later.
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If the idea of sleep terrors sounds, well, nightmarish, at least it's only a reality for about 4 or 5 percent of adults. For the 85 percent of us who get plain old nightmares, you know the drill. "Nightmares occur primarily in the last third of the night, when your REM sleep is the strongest," Nielsen says. So if you go to bed at 10, a night terror would wake you with a fright around 11:30 p.m., whereas a nightmare would haunt you closer to 6 a.m. Sometimes nightmares wake us up, and sometimes they don't, but we can almost always remember the nightmare's plot to some extent.
What Causes Nightmares, and Who Gets Them?
"There are post-traumatic dreams, and there are idiopathic ones, which means we really don't know where they come from," says Nielsen. "It hasn't been scientifically documented very well." Generally, idiopathic nightmares don't reflect traumas, but perhaps intra-personal relationships, like those with spouses or parents, Nielsen adds.
Stress and anxiety can also lead to nightmares, says Mingrone. Job losses, break-ups, failed tests—although they're not considered traumas per say, these stressful events can all trigger a bout of bad dreams.
[See Try One of These Quirky Stress-Busters.]
Nightmares have also been linked to certain medications, specifically those that affect neurotransmitter levels, such as antidepressents, narcotics, or barbiturates, according to a 2000 report in American Family Physician. People with depression, those relapsing from schizophrenia, and those experiencing withdrawal from alcohol and sedative-hypnotics may also face a higher risk.
There's another crew of nightmare-prone people that the report mentions: "Creative persons who demonstrate 'thin boundaries' on psychologic tests." Nielsen deciphers: "For some people, their mental boundaries are thinner in that they have much more access to their imaginative and emotional lives."
Getting Back to Sleep (If You Can)
"I don't think you can get back to sleep immediately, because you might be emotionally aroused quite a bit, or afraid," says Nielsen, adding that, if you do try to reclaim a few zzz's, evoke whatever relaxation techniques you know, like deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. Or "meditate on positive experiences," Mingrone suggests.
[See 8 Ways to Become an Optimist.]
If it's clear you're too wound up to fall back asleep anytime soon, it may be best to get up for a half hour or so. "It couldn't hurt to write down the nightmare so you can reflect on it later," Nielsen says, or "try to re-script the nightmare so it's more to your liking."


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They welcomed the 171,000th visitor to celebrate 171 years from the brewing of the first batch of Pilsner Urquell in Prazdroj (Translation)
20 September 2013
Plzeň, September 19, 2013 – They will celebrate 171 years since the brewing of the first batch of the golden lager Pilsner Urquell in Plzeňský Prazdroj on October 5th. To commemorate this anniversary, the 171,000th visitor who toured the brewery was welcomed and awarded. It is Mr. Fundukidis Sterios, who was born in Bohemia to Greek parents, though he now lives in Greece. All Plzeňský Prazdroj breweries are traditional, popular tourist destinations and their tours are yearly visited by hundreds of thousands visitors.
Mr. Sterios came to Pilsen from Greece, however, he surprised all with his fluent Czech, totally accent free. He was actually born in Bohemia and spent most of his life he there. He was very much looking forward to his visit to the brewery and he commented on his luck of being the 171,000th visitor: "we have a Czech restaurant in Solon named "Lokál" (Czech slang for a pub) and they naturally have Pilsner Urquell on tap. To be the jubilee visitor is a really pleasant feeling. I visited the brewery in the past, since I am a big fan of Pilsen beer. And because I liked the tour so much, this time, I brought friends with me. I would like to come back for the Pilsner Fest at the beginning of October."
The jubilee visitor was welcomed by the employees of Plzeňský Prazdroj in the Visitors Centre right after he has purchased his ticket. He has received gifts from them as well. He was extremely pleased with the 5l barrel of Pilsner Urquell beer and a gift certificate to a company store in the courtyard of the brewery.
It is a tradition now to welcome the 100,000th or 200,000th visitors of the brewery tours in Plzeňský Prazdroj in Pilsen. Since 2010, the date of the announcements happens closer and closer to the beginning of the year since the number of visitors on the brewery's tours is constantly rising. This year, in Prazdroj, they decided that instead of the full number they will announce 171,000th visitor. What is the reason? "This year, we have decided to announce the 171,000th visitor because Pilsner Urquell is celebrating 171 years of its existence. The main celebration of the birthday of this golden lager is the Pilsner Fest that will take place in few weeks on October 5, in the vicinity of Prazdroj brewery. However, we wanted to commemorate this important day this way as well," Tomáš Raboch, director of Visitors Centre in Pilsen said.
"For the Pilsner Fest, we have prepared nontraditional tours of the brewery focused not only on the Pilsen lager but also on crafts directly related to its history and production. Visitors will have a chance to listen to inspiring talk of our cooper gang right in the cooper house, cellar masters and ice-men will be ready to answer questions in brewery's cellars and one of our ice-rooms," Tomáš Raboch of Plzeňský Prazdroj added. As a part of the tour, visitors will have a chance to win a 50l barrel of Pilsner Urquell. The tours will cost 70,- CZK (about 3.5 USD) and they will take place in 15 minute intervals to reflect the higher demand.
The demand from tourists and individuals, as well as groups, is given by the famous name of the Pilsen lager and well-crafted destination marketing strategy of the company. Most visitors come to the brewery from home and, traditionally, from Germany. They are followed by tourists from Taiwan. Frequent are also tourists from Russia, the USA, and mainly from European countries. Visitors from all around the world come to the brewery every year, and so it is not surprising to meet tourists from India, Brazil, Israel and distant Australia on one of the brewery tours.
Notes for editors:
- With its total sale of nearly 9.9 million of hectoliters during the calendar year of 2012 (including licensed productions abroad) and with its export to more than 50 countries worldwide, Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is the preeminent beer producer in the region and the biggest exporter of the Czech beer.
- Plzeňský Prazdroj Inc. is the member of SABMiller plc. group. Pilsner Urquell is the international flagship brand of the SABMiller brand portfolio.
- SABMiller plc is one of the most significant world beer companies with 70 thousand employees in 75 countries around the world. It offers more than 200 beer brands including the world renowned brand such as Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Miller Genuine Draft (draught) a Grolsch, as well as important local brands such as Aguila (Columbia), Castle (South Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow (China), Victoria Bitter (Australia), and Tyskie (Poland).
The new Plzeňský Prazdroj press contact Kateřina Krásová is available to the media at:
Mobile: +420 724 617 219
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Plzeňský Prazdroj in social media:
Twitter: twitter.com/Prazdroj1
LinkedIN: www.linkedin.com/company/plzensky-prazdroj
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This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com. We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
Note, the news release was first published in its local market on (19/09/2013).