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Neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Broadway
Great service & atmosphere!! – Impressive service and atmosphere...I fell in love as soon as I walked into their "Red Room", big enough to hold a get together with your closest 20-30 friends. It's a swanky, turn of the century French inspired room decked out in red velvet couches, a moody fireplace and rotating local art...this bar takes you to a different place! Besides the "Red Room", they also have FREE WI-FI and a great game room that has it all...cheap pool, darts and....FOOSEBALL!!! The new menu is great and on top of it all, I have met some of my best friends here...some of them being part of their exceptional staff. You just have to experience it yourself!
Like a bunch of mini lounges in one – I love this place. There is so much that it offers. Great prices especially at happy hour, free pool & darts at times, plenty of places to sit and lounge so you can mix it up every time you go. The have a hilarious drinking team headed by a bartender and it's just a riot to watch.
Still is my favorite place to be. – Once I stepped into Cafe Metropolitain, I fell in LOVE......... The feeling of being transported to an outdoor evening in Europe where the place is clean and the people around are so friendly. Great to take a date or have a large group to celebrate any special occasion. Free WiFi for my laptop, Free Game Room and the best cheese cakes and fresh grilled sandwiches around. The atmosphere changes as the day turns into night with candle lights and mood lighting at around 9:00pm. Quick service and nurturing staffs really make my stressful work days goes away. Every time I step into Cafe Metropolitain, I feel like Im on vacation. This place is for everyone without the bad attitude. It is a place that anyone can feel comfortable and call it their own.
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It's a Love-Hate Relationship – The drinks here are great and the prices are even better. The downside is the wait. If you go on a night where the bar is at all crowded, expect to stand in line for 10-15 minutes before even making to the bar. Snagging a table (if you can find one) and having a waitress may provide even slower service. However, the cheap drinks during the late-night happy hour and the yummy munchies on the menu make it worthwhile some nights. It's a great place to go during the week, but I wouldn't recommend on weekend nights unless you plan on getting there early and are quite patient.
Best Friggin' Happy Hour I've Ever Heard Of – Quarter beers!!! This place is so kick *ss -- free pool, darts and foosball all the time. New owners made it dark and spooky, like the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Disneyland or semething. Cheap food, quarter PBRs or $3 pitchers and two buck wells. Yeah, it's pretty much where my group of friends and now a lot of others meet every night at 9 or 10 p.m., before the late happy hour starts up so we can get one of the killer lounge areas or the picnic table.
Finally, A Clean Bar On The Hill!! – This gem on the Capitol Hill is definitely on its way up in my book. Great customer service from the start -- we were met on the way in by the owner on Monday -- which is their $4 martini night. There are other daily drink specials, the ambience is the absolute best in Seattle. I've never seen anything quite like it outside of Vegas or maybe L.A. Music varied and not too loud -- perfect for groups of friends to kick back in their uber-plush Maison Rouge, full of red cozy couches. And, yes, it's oh so very clean!!
What a great hangout spot! – This place is a fantastic addition to Capitol Hill! I've been a few times and the best part is they are serving a full bar now. The scene is different every single time I'm there. Always a great mix of straight, gay and everything inbetween. They have it all, great cocktails, tasty deserts, free WIFI, a killer venue and good music that you can still talk over. They keep it lively by hosting many varied events and good specials. It's also a great spot to have a meeting or party. Of course the bottom line is the cute staff, fun crowd and stiff drinks! Welcome to the hill Cafe Metropolitain, we're glad you're here!!!
Does not hit the mark of what it wants to be... – Have the owners ever been to Paris? Menu does not reflect the culture, and I was told by the bartender (owner?) that it will change very frequently. I find that confusing: you should be able to look at a menu and know what is served. He seemed unexperienced, and was not engaging people as customers. They did not have sandwiches at all, but was on menu, and their beer list was not updated. I ordered Mac&Cheese, and it came warm, not hot. The young boy waiter, lacked experience, didn't take orders, told me to order at the bar. Also: white shirts and black pants look good, not polo shirts or beer t-shirts. Large open spaces, not very cozy. Mens room is right next to bar, so you can see right in. Concept of place is good, but they do not hit the mark at all. Not recommended.
Editorial Review – Decorated like a Parisian street, this Capitol Hill bar has European beers on tap and a lengthy wine list.
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It´s not our ´House´ anymore - it belongs to the ´world´. Congress hasn´t been concerned with American citizens´ (otherwise know as taxpayers) best interest for a very long time now. We send our military to fight wars for the benefit of foreign nationals, we pay taxes - much of which are given to foreign nationals and most of our trade policies work to the benefit of foreign nationals. Now we hear that this administration has been quietly asking the military if they´d fire on Americans. The only ones benefitting from the current government are the ne´r-do-well layabouts, government employees/politicians and large mostly-useless corporations (the crony-crowd). I say we quit paying for the whole mess.
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A good question! The alien invaders are cozened, harbored and cherished by the Socialist party because they are larval voters, who will vote in national and local elections as their criminal masters direct. It is simply a matter of money, and Obama´s creatures control and expand the bribery system very well indeed.
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The answer to the headline question is very simple, the national Democrats consider most illegal aliens to be prospective new Democrat voters in the years ahead. That´s why the Democrats want just about all to have a "path to citizenship" that leads them to US voting rights. When you have 11-20 million illegal aliens here now, they represent an awful lot of new votes even if only 50% or so ever register to vote in the future. It´s unbelievable that some Stupid Party politicians still can not figure that out. Once legalized under liberal Democrat created amnesty programs that always include family reunification provisions, the legalized aliens in a few years could easily double their population numbers by bringing their foreign born relatives here.
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For the first time in my life, Mooch, I hate the democrat party.
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There already IS a pathway to citizenship. You go home and apply then wait, just as my friends from Ukraine did. 13 years later, they arrived with their 15 yo daughter who is fluent in 5 languages, graduated college at age 19. Both parents work 3 jobs each, own their home and are now proud citizens.PS, they speak English.
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This is another MUST read which exposes Congressional law breakers in attendance last night at 0bama´s speech, given right there within the hallowed U.S. halls of Congress. mmm mmm mmmThe dems were but flaunting breaking IMMIGRATION Law last night, law which was legislated in Congress by elected representatives of the CITIZENS, ...American citizens who are accountable EQUALLY to that same law. ...What is wrong with this picture?The beltway dem pols have no shame, no respect and apparently no scrouples about breaking the law during 0bama´s tenure?
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Today´s illegal immigrant = tomorrow´s dem voter (maybe even two voters per illegal immigrant, depending on how many votes the campaign needs to ´win´.That´s why Republicans are complete idiots if they go along with this crap. Stand firm on border control, and add a decade or maybe two to voting rights for each illegal alien who steal citizenship,Then see how much the Dems care about the illegal aliens and their problems.
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You really want to know the obvious? Because they are running dry on the voter count and are looking for for more captive votes Sheesh!
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Running the restaurant at the Creative Alliance was a little more chaotic than husband-wife team Winston Blick and Cristin Dadant, owners of Hamilton's Clementine restaurant and the Green Onion grocery anticipated. The couple launched the narrow space in the Patterson Theater (coincidentally, on the same day that the Green Onion opened) back in June, bringing along their farm-to-table ethos as well as sous chef Jeremy Price to run the kitchen. The Clementine folks operated the restaurant, while the nonprofit Creative Alliance managed the bar, in what seemed an ideal match: locally sourced food and artisanal cocktails in a space that regularly drew large audiences to offbeat performances, films, and art openings. But Clementine's other businesses, including a fledgling catering outfit, left Dadant scurrying back and forth between restaurants, she says. "The experience taught us a lot about what it takes to open a second restaurant in a different location." The name of the Creative Alliance restaurant reverted to its original Marquee Lounge in late February, but Chef Price will remain in the kitchen. For information, creativealliance.org/marquee-lounge.
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March is eclectic wine month at the Wine Market. The idea, says Chris Spann, owner of the Locust Point restaurant, is to give people the opportunity to try unusual grapes. When was the last time you sipped an Austrian zweigelt or quaffed a spicy Greek moschofilero? Wine director Lucien Walsh will be pouring a curated selection of off-the-beaten-track varietals, and all glasses will be half-price. "We remember getting into wine way back when," says Spann. "That eye-opening experience of trying something for the first time."
In April, the Wine Market will host another eclectic event, a fundraising dinner for Baltimore School for the Arts. If his two daughters didn't attend the school, would owner Spann host these occasional fundraising dinners? The answer, says Spann, is "yes. It's such a great school. Not only for the arts, but academically. They have an amazing record of sending kids on to higher education and those kids graduate from college." Spann's oldest daughter graduated last spring and is now attending MICA; his second daughter is a junior at BSA.
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When Baltimore Green Works began enlisting students from downtown culinary college Stratford University to prepare food for its EcoBall, the kids hadn't really encountered the concept of sustainability, says Christina Nutile, program manager for the nonprofit. That was five years ago. Now the student teams who participate in the Top Chef-style event not only embrace the local ingredients on offer—canned tomatoes from One Straw Farm, honey from Baltimore Honey, and dairy products from Trickling Springs Creamery—they'll be experimenting for the first time with vegan options.
This year's EcoBall, held at the waterfront Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park and Museum (March 22), features student-run food stations (where guests are asked to vote on the best team), and guests are encouraged to wear eco-friendly formal wear. In years past, getups have included a dress made from Target bags and bubble wrap, as well as over-the-top hand-me-downs and consignment finds. "We ask people to not go out and buy a whole new outfit," says Nutile. "This year, we've heard rumors of an outfit made from a deck of cards." Whether or not the playing-card ensemble will work on the dancefloor (especially to the upbeat sounds of the Shameless Mooks) remains to be seen. Tickets $75, students $40; for information, baltimoregreenworks.com.
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Recently the Department developed a minor in U.S. History and hopes to expand offerings to include a four year degree. Course offerings in Political Science will also be expanded.
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Gamification is an emerging idea where game design and mechanics are used to enhance non-game contexts. For example, using the concept of "leveling up" in place of traditional grading - where students show their proficiency by reaching various desirable levels toward solving a problem. There is an ever increasing body of research indicating the success of gamification in changing behaviors and solving real-world problems. There are several TED talks on this topic. Take a look at this one by Gabe Zichermann.
Come back and add your thoughts to the question, Should we gamify education? If you know of other good examples, research, articles, blogs, etc. on this topic, please share.
This is an important question to pose Marc.
Here are some resources put together by EDUTOPIA to help answer it:
Video Games for Learning: Resource Roundup
Check out Edutopia's collection of articles, videos, and resources on using video games and simulations in the classroom.
I found this blog post that may be particular helpful to the TF Community regarding this question:
Get Your Game On: How to Build Curriculum Units Using the Video Game Model
Thanks Shelley! Great resources. I think the blog post by Andrew Miller (http://www.edutopia.org/blog/gamification-game-based-learning-unit-andrew-miller) that you point out is great read for someone interested in this topic.
As this idea gains traction, I think we will start seeing the need to teach current and new teachers more about instructional design in general and components of game design specifically. This is a radical change in teaching, learning and assessment for those who didn't grow up in the gaming world - and for those who have been taught traditional instructional design theories. Companies can create learning materials that incorporate elements of game design, but transformation won't occur until the elements are woven into the very fabric of the classroom.
Thanks again for a great set of resources!
Edutopia just published an article Game-Based Learning Ideas from ISTE (June 26, 2013) that discusses game-based learning (GBL), from educational games to gamification in the classroom. Several free resources are mentioned in the article.
Have you tried any of these educational games? Which ones seem like possibilities to use in your classroom instruction? Please share your ideas here.
To add to the conversation, here's a recent PEW report from last week:
Interactive Gaming on the Rise: http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_report_detail.aspx?id=85899389289
which can lead you to a full report on "The Future of Gamification": http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Future-of-Gamification.aspx
Thanks for the links, Tiffany. Interesting article with several good viewpoints. There are lots of really intriguing ideas behind gamification that I think hold real promise in our daily lives - including education. At the same time, we need to take the time to consider all aspects (including the negative) of it before leaping to implementation! Thanks again!
One of the most popular games for kids (and adults too) is Minecraft. I admit to playing late into the night on more than one occasion. I know there are some educators out there using Minecraft in their classroom. Is anyone using Minecraft or a similar game in their classroom?
Here are some great Minecraft in Education Resources:
Minecraft in Education: Get news and educational pricing.
edurealms.com: Resources about teaching and learning with games.
Minecraft Wiki - The ultimate resource for all things Minecraft: Everything you need to know about Minecraft
Another discussion in the Community Hub addresses how teachers feel about the affects of gaming on children. I recommend taking a look at the opinions expressed in How does video gaming affect the education of children? for additional information on this subject.
Check out these other discussions for additional ideas:
Thanks, Marc, for the prod to discussion. I watched the vid and looked at the tips Shelly posted. I'm an instructional designer who has always used games in workshop materials, and I'm highly aware of my kids' gaming (they're 8 and 11). Although Zichermann (in the video) makes good points, one of the most fatal may be the 'out of touch-ness' of anyone over 30. I've seen many games-in-education attempts, and most are piecemiel. The old "blue-eyes brown-eyes" experiment can be considered as such, and along with Carmen Sandiago (sp?) it's remarkable for its rarity. The fact that he cites CS, vintage 1987) (also when I started designing computer based ed) shows that though it may be a good idea to do these things, it's very hard (not unlike designing a fun game itself) and perhaps it won't be until the current crop of 'kids' - Z's "Generation G" - is pulling the levers will we see what that really looks like. My own response has been to get excited about research on how games can improve the cognitive skills that support executive function, working memory, fluid intelligence, etc., and steer kids towards those games instead of the bulk Z doesn't mention, which are time wasters rather than brain builders. For refernce, check out:
I'm also sanguine about his confidence that violent games only affect violent kids. See:
I forgot to mention http://kids.thinkingskillsclub.com, which uses games to improve cognitive skills for use by individuals or in a club format.
On a more positive note, here's what looks like a really good application of the concept, Reflex, for basic math http://www.reflexmath.com/home
I read an article recently from Common Sense Media called "10 Surprising Ways to Spot a Great Video Game," that includes tips, tricks, and guidelines to get the most out of your kids' video game experience. It's written more from the perspective of what parents should consider in providing access to video games that are fun and educational for their children. I think educators will gain some insight as well by considering the merits of video games to engage children's interests.
I found a well-developed infographic that shows how video games are changing education. I recommend reading, "The Importance of Video Games in Education," posted by Educational Technology and Mobile Learning.
Check out the "Top 100 Sites/Apps for Game Based Learning" in this Tech & Learning blog post by David Kapuler (March 19, 2014).
Which apps would you consider using in your classroom? Do you already use some of these apps with your students?


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Chagas (SHA-gus) disease is an inflammatory, infectious disease caused by a parasite found in the feces of the triatomine (reduviid) bug. Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug. Rare cases of Chagas disease have been found in the southern United States, as well.
Also called American trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease can infect anyone, but is diagnosed most often in children. Left untreated, Chagas disease later can cause serious heart and digestive problems. Treatment of Chagas disease focuses on killing the parasite in acute infection and managing signs and symptoms in later stages. You can take steps to prevent the infection, too.
Chagas disease can be acute or chronic. Symptoms range from mild to severe, although many people don't experience symptoms until the chronic stage.
The acute phase of Chagas disease, which lasts for weeks or months, may be symptom-free. When signs and symptoms do occur, they are usually mild and may include:
Signs and symptoms that develop during the acute phase usually go away on their own. However, if untreated, the infection persists and advances to the chronic phase.
Signs and symptoms of the chronic phase of Chagas disease may occur 10 to 20 years after initial infection, or they may never occur. In severe cases, however, Chagas disease signs and symptoms may include:
See your doctor if you live in or have traveled to an area at risk of Chagas disease and you have signs and symptoms of the condition, such as swelling at the infection site, fever, fatigue, body aches, rash and nausea.
The cause of Chagas disease is the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to humans from a bite from an insect known as the triatomine bug. These bugs can become infected by T. cruzi when they ingest blood from an animal already infected with the parasite.
Triatomine bugs live primarily in mud, thatch or adobe huts in Mexico, South America and Central America. They hide in crevices in the walls or roof during the day, then come out at night — often feeding on sleeping humans.
When infected bugs bite a person, they leave behind T. cruzi parasites on the skin. The parasites can then enter your body through your eyes, mouth, a cut or scratch, or the wound from the bug's bite. Scratching or rubbing the bite site helps the parasites enter your body. Once in your body, the parasites multiply and spread.
You may also become infected by:
The following factors may increase your risk of getting Chagas disease:
It's rare for travelers to the at-risk areas in South America, Central America and Mexico to contract Chagas disease.
If Chagas disease progresses to the chronic phase, serious heart or digestive complications may occur. These may include:
You're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. Depending on his or her findings, your doctor may refer you to an infectious disease specialist.
It's a good idea to be well prepared for your appointment. Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and what to expect from your doctor.
Preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time with your doctor. List your questions from most important to least important. For Chagas disease, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
Also, don't hesitate to ask other questions during your appointment.
Your doctor is likely to ask you a number of questions, including:
Your doctor will conduct a physical exam, asking about your symptoms and any factors that put you at risk of Chagas disease.
If you have the signs and symptoms of Chagas disease, blood tests can confirm the presence of the T. cruzi parasite or the proteins that your immune system creates (antibodies) to fight the parasite in your blood.
If you're diagnosed with Chagas disease, you'll likely undergo additional tests to determine whether the disease has entered the chronic phase and caused heart or digestive complications. These tests may include:
Treatment for Chagas disease focuses on killing the parasite and managing signs and symptoms.
During the acute phase of Chagas disease, the prescription medications benznidazole and nifurtimox may be of benefit. Both drugs are available in the regions most affected by Chagas disease. In the United States, however, the drugs can be obtained only through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Once Chagas disease reaches the chronic phase, medications aren't effective for curing the disease. Instead, treatment depends on the specific signs and symptoms:
If you live in a high-risk area for Chagas disease, these steps can help you prevent infection:
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July Webinar Series- How to Increase Sales During the Travel Season
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According to the Office of Travel & Tourism Industries' 2013 Spring Travel Forecast, international travel to the United States is expected to increase through 2018. And a recently released report by the U.S. Travel Association indicated that in 2012 spending by international travelers to and within the U.S. increased 10.5 percent.
With the travel and tourism season underway, the SBA will be hosting a series of webinars throughout the month of July. This series will help small businesses capitalize on increased traffic throughout the remainder of the season. It will also provide participants in the tourism and travel industries with advice on how to sustain their businesses in the off-season.
Participants will hear from experts like Alex "Papu" Rincon, SBA's 2011 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Fed Lona, Senior Director for Supplier Diversity at Hilton Worldwide, and others. Topics will include the hospitality industry, adventure firms, corporate contracts, and convention preparation.
The SBA counsels an estimated 10,000 travel- and tourism-related small businesses annually. In 2011, travel and tourism related businesses constituted almost 12 percent of SBA's business loan guarantee program. In addition, small businesses in travel and tourism-related industries were awarded $1.5 billion in federal contracts in 2011.
The series supports the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness's National Travel and Tourism Strategy. The goal of the Strategy is to increase travel throughout the United States and draw 100 million international visitors to by 2021. This influx of visitors is expected to generate $250 billion annually.
Here's a list of the upcoming webinars:
Topic: Hospitality Industry Insider Tips Steve Densham, Hospitality Specialist Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC)
Wednesday, July 10th – 3pm EDT
Topic: Accessing Corporate Hospitality Contract Opportunities Fred Lona, Senior Director for Supplier Diversity Hilton Worldwide
Topic: Maximizing Your Small Business Success During Large Events Ron Williams, Co-Founder FunkJazzKafe Music and Arts Festival
Topic: Creating Lifestyle Culture for Adventure Firms Alex "Papu" Rincon, Owner Four O Six
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A Tennessee Tech professor has found a way to make anti-lock braking systems safer for motorists -- but his discovery may never make it to the marketplace.
Because there's no effective statewide support system to turn innovations into marketable products, Tennessee Tech is leading Tennessee Board of Regents schools in a plan to build a bridge from innovation to marketability. The collaboration should make it easier for universities and federally managed laboratories to turn ideas into profitable ventures.
TTU is the lead institution for the project funded with a three-year, $579,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Partner organizations include several TBR universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Tennessee Biotechnology Association, TennesSeed and Cumberland Emerging Technologies.
"There are islands of discovery dotting the state -- isolated agencies competing for limited funds and ideas Ð trying to turn knowledge into profitable, usable products," said Tennessee Tech's College of Engineering Dean Glen Johnson, the project's principal investigator. "What we propose to do is connect the knowledge at universities and laboratories in the state with the development of new products and services that will create new jobs and economic development."
The project will be a two-year study program that will enable students, faculty and researchers gifted in biotechnical fields to study and experience starting a technology business and seeing it through to become an owner/operator. Students or researchers with undergraduate degrees and biotechnical innovations-- such as pharmaceutical research, genetic marker testing and equipment improvements or innovations -- are candidates for the program's first class.
According to Johnson, federal laboratories hold hundreds of patents that have yet to be tested for economic success and many more potentially patentable inventions exist in the labs of TBR universities with little likelihood of commercialization without this grant program.
He says the current lack of coordination and communication makes it extremely difficult for the state to reach a critical level of innovation.
"There is a prevailing influence in the state that workforce education should be training-based rather than innovation-based," he said. "Our proposed work will be a first step toward transforming current low-skill, assembly-only economic development into a self-sustaining way to create wealth through innovation."
Currie says the growth of wealth in the state can be exponential when companies are started based on innovative, new technologies.
"The Silicon Valley is an example of how promoting and supporting innovation can lead to growth and wealth for an entire area or state," he said. "This program can be the first step toward improving Tennessee's success in innovation and growth, something that can benefit every Tennessean.
Applications for the program will be accepted through April 2001 for the first classes to begin in Fall 2001. The classes may be taken for credit, or students not enrolled in a university may take them as non-credit classes, depending on the policy of the school.Anyone interested in participating or mentoring in the program should call Ken Currie at 931-372-3362.


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As the 2010 Affordable Care Act comes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week, surveys show that the public remains divided over the basic law. However, majorities continue to oppose the key element of the bill before the Court this week – the requirement that all Americans buy health insurance or face a penalty.
A review of recent polling finds that basic assessments of the law are as divided as they were when the law was passed two years ago. In the latest Pew Research Center survey conducted March 7-11, 47% of Americans approved of the health care legislation passed by Barack Obama and Congress, while 45% disapproved.
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Who is in charge of your organization's Web site? Who puts together the pages where attendees find out about your meeting, register for it, select sessions to attend, link to hotels and airlines, etc.? At last year's CEMA Summit, many marketing communications executives said these responsibilities would migrate out of MIS or IT and into their departments. Doubtless, one or two readers out there with event and meeting responsibilities are trying to duck the issue because they don't know beans about the way Web sites work. Fortunately, a new book will relieve them of their ignorance without making their eyes glaze over with page after page of HTML instruction. It's called Poor Richard's Web Site, by Peter Kent (2nd edition, Top Floor Publishing, Lakewood, Colo., $29.95), and it belongs on every Web-illiterate planner's bookshelf.
Kent, whose previous work includes the best-selling Complete Idiot's Guide to the Internet, has set out to create a plain-English guide to creating a functioning Web site for people who don't know anything about how to go about it. In the process, he has created a valuable 448-page manual that will help event and meetings managers avoid being flim-flammed by people who would otherwise sell them the digital equivalent of the Brooklyn Bridge.
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The latest update includes a free bonus - There's a "Play Brutal Illusion" button inside the app. Go check it out and see what it does. It's really amazing once you wrap your mind around it and "see" the illusion.
If you don't believe the illusion is real - just ask someone to watch it the same time you do. Half the time, you'll see a different thing than the other person will :)
9000 Awesome Facts Pro is an application for iPhone and iPod Touch devices, which has 9000 of those random, sometimes useless, but still - great pieces of knowledge that people love so much hearing about.
For example, did you know, that people who are lying to you tend to look up and to the left (their left)?
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We have 9000 of those, and we're pretty sure you won't easily put it down once you get your hands on it.
The app has clean, and simple interface, which looks great on your iPhone or iPod Touch and the interactions (scrolling, tapping) you do - feel natural and relaxing.
We have a huge database of facts - 9000 right now, and the database will constantly grow through free updates.
Reading through the facts is a pleasurable and rewarding experience:
You scroll down, and see a random facts appear each time in a beautiful and smooth animation.
If you don't want to scroll, just tap anywhere on the screen, and it will automatically scroll to the next fact.
The background is dark, as to lower the strain on your eyes, and the text is big and bright so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy !
You can easily send the current fact you're seeing to a friend or add it to your favorites.
You can also turn off randomization, so that you go through all the facts in consequential order (hence avoiding repeats).
All updates to 9000 Awesome Facts Pro are free. We are dedicated to frequent free updates and reacting to our users suggestions. Expect a lot of bang for your buck (and a special surprise in our next update) :)
- 9000 Awesome Facts to go through!
- Add to favorites feature
- Send fact to a friend
- Turn off randomization
- Search facts feature (letting you search for a word and finding an awesome fact about that word. This works great to start a conversation with somebody and break the ice :)
- A Brutal, 3D Animated Illusion (free bonus)
Please take your time to rate your experience with 9000 Awesome Facts Pro and write a short review.
We'll be grateful to hear your opinions and try to improve - wherever needed - in future versions.
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What's New in Version 2.2
- Added a cool visual illusion thingie, a free bonus for Awesome Facts users (tilt the device left to get the menu, and check out the "Play Brutal Illusion" button. There is an Info screen inside it which will explain what is it about).
- Added new facts & weird laws
- Removed reworded facts (about 40)
- Many spelling & grammar errors fixed
- Removed reported false facts
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really fun!
this app is great when i'm bored but i must point out that a third of these facts are worded strangely in away that makes them incorrect. The laws stated are mostly outdated. And many facts on here are INCORRECT indefinitely, for example:
-"Man are the only animals that cry." (No, there are many animals that are known to cry)
-"73% of Manila citizens smoke." (This must be a very outdated statistic for most Manila folk I know dont smoke)
-"It is physically impossible for you to lick your elbow." (I actually know someone who can lick their elbow quite well)
These are just some of the inaccurate ones but I bet you'll find some more.
P.S. The elbow licking fact was corrected by replacing it with "99% of people can't lick their elbow."
Fun, but far from accurate.
While this program is certainly a cute way of disseminating interesting information, I strongly advise people to exercise some scrutiny with regard to any "fact" provided. While some of them are correct (Buzz Aldrin's mother's maiden name was in fact Moon), I have looked into a few "facts" I thought suspicious, and found while they are popular to believe on the internet, they aren't "true." While I don't mean to be harsh with my score of only two stars, I do mean to reflect that the staff may want to more thoroughly review what information they term as facts, even if in the grand scheme, it may not really matter if a whale's "member" (iTunes restricts the posting of the proper name, it would seem) is actually called a Dork (one of the many facts in this program that, according to a few marine biologists friends of mine, is not true). Worth a dollar, for sure. But not necessarily accurate.
Passes the time.
This app is a fun little app, but with one major flaw. If even one fact is incorrect how do I know that even more are that way. How do I know if I am just filling my brain with useless junk. I don't want to say a fact to someone and have them actually know the real answer and make me look like an idiot. Another thing, the update was supposed to fix grammer. I updated hapily since there were so many errors. The first fact I looked at after the update was spelled wrong, LOL. Please fix these issues and I will give 5 stars, but for now a fact app that gives incorrect conflicting misspelled facts gets 3 stars.
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- Category: Reference
- Updated: Jul 15, 2009
- Version: 2.2
- Size: 1.0 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Nikolay Nachev
- © 2009 Nikolay Nachev
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An evening with Yudo Sasmito and Asmiati Wandoyo, Indonesian garment workers who sewed Adidas college apparel; and United Students Against Sweatshops
PT Kizone workers will speak about their struggle to force Adidas to pay $1.8 million in legally owed severance pay to the 2,800 former workers at PT Kizone, whose factory shut down over a year ago. PT Kizone was an apparel factory located in Tangerang, Indonesia. Prior to its closure, the facility employed roughly 2,800 people who sewed Adidas apparel for 60 cents per hour, on average. Adidas is the second largest sports apparel provider in the world, bringing in $8.21 billion in gross profit in 2011. But despite profiting more than ever, Adidas refuses to address serial human rights violations within its supply chain.
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Barker's Drive-Thru, Mason Jar Eatery deliver on tasty, interesting burgers
In the second installment of my July quest for some of the area's best burgers, I visited a relatively new eatery in downtown Kingsport, as well as a long-time drive-thru on Stoney Creek near Elizabethton.
Timing could not have been more appropriate for my Fourth of July visit to Mason Jar Eatery and Catering in downtown Kingsport. I wasn't alone in my idea to enjoy Independence Day by enjoying some classic burgers and sides, including some of the best Onion Rings I've ever eaten at a restaurant.
The Mason Jar Eatery opened in a much smaller location back in November before moving to its current, and much larger, location on Main Street in Kingsport this past May.
The new location is charming and nostalgic. Our server informed us the building used to house a feed-and-seed business. Several restored vintage painted signs remain visible on the brick walls. The ceiling and floors are painted black. Lots of Mason jars of various sizes are displayed on shelves along the walls. Other decorative touches include an antique tricycle and a vintage Coca-Cola vending machine. Ceiling fans and a large jukebox round out the decor.
In addition to the tables, seating is available along a small lunch counter equipped with some bar stools.
Once we were seated, our server, Morgan, arrived with menus. She also took our drink orders. We took time to familiarize ourselves with the variety of burgers and sides listed on the menu. Burger options include Smokey Cheddar, Hawaiian, Blue Cheese, Blazin' Bacon Cheddar, Betta Chedda and Cowboy, as well as the Mason Jar Cheeseburger and Mason Jar Homestyle Burger.
The eatery also offers a "Burger of the Week." The burger in the spotlight during our visit was a Stroganoff Burger. Other recent burgers of the week have included a Cuban Burger and a Jamaican Jerk Burger.
With that many burgers, it took a little time to come to a decision. I chose the Smokey Cheddar Burger. The other members of my dining party chose the Stroganoff Burger, the Lettuce Wrapped Burger and the Three-Cheese Burger.
The eatery also offers a range of sides, including French Fries, Ranch Bacon Fries, Onion Rings, Cheese Fries, Chili Cheese Fries, Bacon Cheese Fries, Homemade Cole Slaw and Spicy Mac and Cheese.
I strongly recommend the Onion Rings, as they were not only humongous, but they were also among the best I've ever eaten. They're made from thickly cut sweet onions that are hand-breaded daily with Mason Jar's secret recipe. They were fried to a golden brown and severed with a zesty Chipotle Cream dipping sauce. These mega-sized Onion Rings could almost make a meal by themselves.
Other members of my dining party also enjoyed such delicious, comfort-food sides as Chili Cheese Fries and Spicy Mac and Cheese.
I really liked Mason Jar's take on the classic macaroni and cheese. This baked dish featured lots of cheesy goodness, although we didn't find it to be particularly spicy.
The Chili Cheese Fries were hand-cut fries topped with homemade chili and shredded cheese. This side was shared with everyone at the table.
These sides proved worthy of pairing with the delecta
ble burgers served at Mason Jar. One thing that puts the burgers apart is that they are served on grilled sourdough bread, not buns. For a burger purist, that might be a problem, but I didn't have any difficulty with it.
The burgers were delicious down to the last bite. Th
e Smokey Cheddar Burger featured a juicy half-pound burger patty, plentiful cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, grilled sweet Vidalia onions and mushrooms, all served on toasted sourdough. Giving this burger some extra kick was a dollop of spicy Chipotle mayo.
My friend also shared a bite of his Stroganoff Burger. This inspired
burger starts with a half-pound fresh beef patty topped with Swiss cheese, sour cream, grilled onions, lettuce and tomato. These flavors paired naturally with the beef to make a great burger that definitely emulated its namesake.
The Lettuce Wrapped Burger was also quite tasty and is perfect for those seeking
to cut back on their carbohydrates, as it foregoes the bun altogether in favor of large leaves of lettuce to hold the beef patty and toppings together.
For some sweets at the end of the meal, I chose to indulge
in a Hot Fudge Sundae served inside
— what else? — a Mason jar. This rich dessert starts with a base of moist, chewy brownie that is topped with real, delicious hot fudge, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream, all topped with a bright red cherry.
One of my friends also ordered a Chocolate Shake. Some of the new flavors recently added include Oreo, Peanut Butter, Butterfinger and Bacon. We could not quite bring ourselves to try a Bacon Shake, but we were intrigued.
The Chocolate Shake, considering the success of the rest of the meal, a bit of a let-down. In both color and flavor, the chocolate only faintly showed up in this shake, which certainly p
aled next to the scrumptious sundae.
That aside, we loved our Fourth of July lunch at Mason Jar Eatery. If you're looking for some creative, flavorful burgers, I can definitely recommend them.
Not far past Unaka High School, Barker's Drive-Thru in Stoney Creek has been serving burgers, fries, shakes, sandwiches and more for the past 30 or so years. The small Carter County drive-thru eatery is owned and operated by Erma and Jack Barker.
The exterior of Barker's Drive-Thru is painted in the vibrant colors of white, teal green and violet. Customers can drive through or walk up to place their orders. In addition to a couple of concrete picnic tables at the front of the eatery, there's also an adjacent picnic shed overlooking Stoney Creek. The shed offers shelter for a cluster of booths.
Burgers and sandwiches are the main items on the menu, but Barker's also offers a few dinner platters featuring such items as hamburger steak, chicken tenders platter and barbecue.
When I visited with a friend on a recent weekday afternoon, we drove through to place our orders. I ordered the large Cheeseburger while my friend ordered the Double Cheeseburger. He paired his burger with Onion Straws while I chose the Curly Fries.
The other burger selections include Hamburger, Bacon Cheeseburger and a Baby Burger.
Other sides include French Fries, Small Salad, Onion Rings, Slaw, Chili Fries and Sweet Potato Fries.
We didn't have to wait long for our food. After we had our orders, we drove behind the eatery and parked next to the picnic shed. We settled into one of the six booths and unwrapped our burgers.
My cheeseburger was very close to some of those I recall enjoying at similar drive-in restaurants during my childhood. In addition to a juicy patty, it featured shredded lettuce, tomato slices, onions, mayonnaise and American cheese. The bun held up very well and didn't overwhelm the burger. It's not fancy and there's not much variety — it's just a tasty, solid burger.
The Double Cheeseburger was basically just a bigger version of my burger and just as tasty. The Onion Straws and Curly Fries paired well with our burgers.
I also added a Blueberry Shake to my meal. The shake was smooth and creamy, enhanced by real blueberries. Other shake flavors include Strawberry, Banana, Pineapple, Vanilla, Chocolate, Hot Fudge, Peanut Butter and Reese's Cup.
Every Wednesday is hot dog day at Barker's
Drive-Thru with a discounted price available for hot dogs.
If you're looking to beat the heat, Barker's also offers banana splits and ice cream sundaes and cones, as well as lemonade and strawberry lemonade.
It's also hard to beat the prices at Barker's. The Double Cheeseburger costs only $4.95 and is the most expensive burger on the menu.
Barker's also serves breakfast, which I'd like to return and try at some future point. The next time you're traveling along Highway 91, make sure to set aside some time to pull off and enjoy a meal or even a snack at Barker's Drive-Thru.
AT A GLANCE: Mason Jar Eatery and Catering, 242 E. Main St., Kingsport. 765-2273. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Menu items $7 and under. Credit cards accepted. Carryout available.
AT A GLANCE: Barker's Drive-Thru, 1022 Highway 91, Elizabethton. 474-3940. Open daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Credit cards accepted. Carryout available. Menu items $6.25 and under.


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Audiologists at MU Health Care are using new technology that eliminates the need to sedate a newborn or infant who requires a diagnostic hearing test.The new Vivosonic IntegrityTM ABR Unit allows audiologists to conduct an auditory brainstem response (ABR) hearing test without sedation. The Vivosonic IntegrityTM ABR Unit is designed to be less sensitive to outside interference. This allows audiologists to measure hearing thresholds in infants - who are free to feed or play quietly while being tested. "The sedationless test reduces any risks associated with giving anesthesia to a young child," said Christina Sanderson, audiologist at MU Health Care's ENT and Allergy Center of Missouri. "Instead of going to a hospital, the ABR test can now be given in the clinic in the company of a child's parents."In Missouri, newborn babies are required by law to be screened for hearing loss before leaving the hospital. If the child does not pass the screening twice, the baby is referred to a pediatric audiologist for diagnostic testing.Pediatric audiologists commonly use an ABR test to measure hearing levels in infants. The ABR test involves attaching electrodes to the forehead and ears of the patient. Different clicking sounds and tones are then fed through headphones into the child's ears. Meanwhile, the audiologist reviews a computer screen that shows the patient's brain response to the sounds. "In an ABR test, we are looking for a pattern of waves on the computer screen that tells us, 'yes' the brain is hearing this sound," said Sanderson.In order to effectively conduct an ABR test, audiologists must ensure the infant remains quiet throughout the two-to-three hour screening.Watch the video to see the story of 15-month-old Kenny Stone Jr. of Glasgow who was one of the first patients to experience the new sedationless ABR test at MU Health Care.
For more information about sedationless ABR testing at MU Health Care, please contact the ENT and Audiology Clinic at (573) 882-7903.