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I need the great classic American sandwich
I may be home next week or the following week after a year in Gautemala.
I need a sandwich. I ... NEED... a sandwich.
San Francisco , East Bay or Wine Country preferred, but will travel for greatness.
Top of the list would be roast beef, meatloaf, roast turkey or chicken ... or ham ... real ham, preferably thick sliced. Some sort of roast hunk of animal.
NO salads ... egg, tuna, chicken, seafood ... no, no, no. No meatballs. No hamburger patties. No grilled cheese (queso derretido) ... though one of the above meats with a nice slice of cheddar would be nice ... no queso Kraft, the favorite imported cheese in Guatemala and featured on many menus.
Nothing too frou-frou. I need to bite into traditional America, not new American cuisine.
I want the bread sliced on a slicer.No sub rolls. Good tomatoes and lettuce are a plus.
I considered a hauf brau, but while the meat might meet my requirement, the bread is usually lousy and the tomatoes ... well, I might as well be in Guatemala. I'm sort of contemplating the deli across from Delancy St in Sf. I alwys loved their fresh roast turnkey sandwich with cranberry sauce.
It can be take out. It can be sit down. And ... Lord ... if the place has good coffee, so much the better. Or, or, or ... wine ... good wine. Real wine. I can do without beer for a while ... a good long while.
Help ... please
An aside. I was eating in one of the best tiny restaurants in Antigua today ... to die for shwarma, falafel and sweet pototo fries with peanut sauce to dip them in. A fellow diner asks where I'm from. "San Francisco!!!, they reply. "Great food. Especially that wonderful clam chowder they serve in a bread bowl"
"Yeah", I said with a smile. Adios, Antigua.
Boccalone, Chris Cosentino's place at the Ferry Building, makes a pretty good sandwich of the porky persuasion. I like his San Francisco take on the classic New Orleans muffuletta (sp?). Blue Bottle and Peet's are there for your coffee needs. Behind the Ferry Building is San Francisco Bay, just waiting to welcome you home. Kick back on a bench and take it all in.
Grab a glass of your favorite red at the Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants before leaving. You could bring your sandwich there if you wanted to.
re: steve h.
I'm pretty sure Boccalone is the exact opposite of what RW is looking for. Tough question. I"m trying to think of a place that makes "classic" sandwiches that also has really good traditional sandwich bread and not coming up with much.
Boccalone Factory - Not Open to Public
1924 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606
re: Ruth Lafler
re: Ruth Lafler
Porky sandwich, good coffee, good wine, views, maybe a paper from Book Passage? My take is the Ferry Building is the only answer.
I'd probably grab a coffee from Peet's and walk outside so I could watch the ferry boats/other on The Bay. Then I'd maybe pick up the FT (personal choice) from Book Passage and head over to Boccalone for a muffuletta. Ferry Plaza Wine Merchants is maybe twenty steps from Boccalone. I'd take my sandwich there, sit on the North side of the bar and order a seriously good Italian red wine.
Edited to add: I've done this a few times. It never gets tired.
re: steve h.
She described the sandwich she wanted: "Top of the list would be roast beef, meatloaf, roast turkey or chicken ... or ham ... real ham, preferably thick sliced. Some sort of roast hunk of animal. NO salads ... egg, tuna, chicken, seafood ... no, no, no. No meatballs. No hamburger patties. No grilled cheese (queso derretido) ... though one of the above meats with a nice slice of cheddar would be nice ...Nothing too frou-frou. I need to bite into traditional America, not new American cuisine. I want the bread sliced on a slicer.No sub rolls."
I'm not saying Boccalone doesn't make a great sandwich, but it's the exact opposite of what she specifically asked for: some sort of roasted hunk of animal on sliced bread (not a roll). Boccalone is (a) not roasted meat, (b) not thick sliced hunks, and (c) not on sliced bread.
Boccalone Factory - Not Open to Public
1924 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94606
re: Ruth Lafler
re: steve h.
Ooops, just got back. Sorry not to answer sooner. Yes, very little wiggle room. All three are not necessary. The sandwich is enough, but while a muffuletta is certainly an American sandwich ... as would a pulled pork sandwich ... I need sliced bread and roast meat.
My other option was just to buy a Honey baked ham (I know, sad), a loaf of bread, a jar of Best foods and sit on a beach somewhere making sandwiches and eating myself silly. Ham here, if lucky, is pressed formed ham ... if unlucky, something similar to bologna.
The wiggle room is that, if it is not too over the top, I would go a bit artosan. However, I don't want bread slices so hand-hewn thick that it is hard to get your mouth around the sandwich.
Certainly there must be good mealt loaf, roast beef, ham or pouttry sandwiches our there.
re: rworange
Uncle Dougie's makes a good meatloaf sandwich, if you like the East Coast style, with a sweet tomato sauce. The bread is a cut Italian roll (not sliced bread), but it's quite good - and SOFT, like what you'd get in New York, not those hard baguettes people out here like to use for sandwiches.
It's not a fancy, knock-your-socks-off kind of sandwich (unlike the Wise Sons reuben, which I recommended below), but for me it does satisfy a certain craving.
Uncle Dougie's
362 17th St, Oakland, CA 94612
re: rworange
re: steve h.
There's only one place that 90% fulfills your request, Litttle Luca's in South SF. You'll get arguements against this recommendation; don't believe them. This place has had a long line out the door for 30+ years...
re: Nopa
No. I don't want Italian. I want American. Thanks though.
What is the name of the joint in the Castro that is supposed to have great sandwiches ... they are a bit on the creative side, but if the meat is good I can deal? They closed because of landlord problems then re-opened. Yelp doesn't seem to like them as much anymore in some email I read a while back.
re: rworange
re: rworange
re: rworange
I was going to recommend a Luca's too. For me, a sub with oil and vinegar on a roll is my classic growing up all American sandwich. That's what you get for growing up outside philly.
So -- Hazel's. Big ass sandwiches. SF classic kind of place next to farley's on Potrero Hill.. All American.
I don't know if you'll find it too frou-frou, but the pastrami reuben at Wise Sons Deli is pretty spectacular. The restaurant is a pop-up for now (inside Jackie's Cafe, on Valencia), only open on Saturdays, and I believe the pastrami is only available b/w 11am and 2pm - and may sell out if you get there on the late side.
They bake their own rye bread (and it's amazing) and smoke their own pastrami (and it's amazing) and slice the meat, thickly, by hand. Anyway, it's an "artisan" sandwich, but the flavors are classic - just better than any classic version I've ever had. It's not a giant sandwich, but it isn't exactly dainty either ... but if you're worried it won't be enough food, you can also order one of their excellent bialys with smoked salmon and cream cheese (a kind of all-American "sandwich" in its own right). The coffee, a De La Paz drip, was decent enough.
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
re: abstractpoet
Thanks. I'll put that on my list to try. It sounds great.
I had one of the most amazingly bad pastrami sandwiches recently at a place that is one of my favorites in Antigua. I don't know what they did to it, but they catered to local tastes (or didn't know any better) and while it had the look of pastrami, it had the taste and texture of bologna.
Hmmm ... if I had a 'Wanna go" option would I put that there? Nope.
Brennan's??? Not a great wine list, but will an Irish coffee do?
Brennan's Restaurant
700 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
re: The Librarian
Thanks. I'm abandoning this post and re-posting to simplify.
Just for you might be the answer. They bake bread in house, slice it, and make a pretty good turkey sandwich (and turkey club). even better it's right by Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous so you can get an all american sundae when you're done.
Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous
699 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Ever try the sandwiches at Angelo's Deli in your old area? Been around forever, but have never tried.
re: kc72
It's mainly cold cuts but sometimes they have roast turkey.
Now this is probably going to screw with everyone's mind, but that reminds of of the Italian market on Solano Avenue in Albany. Totally not what I asked for, but they do a simple, classic sandwich that is inexpensive. They do have ham, so that might work. Yeah, I'll move them high on my list. And I can get a decent bottle of inexpensive wine to go with it.
Welcome back, girl!
If you get to San Rafael, Michael's Sourdough would fit your requirements.
They bake their own bread, roast their own meats and assemble things to your specifications. sandwiches are what they are all about.


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GAME NOTES: The Cal Poly Mustangs go in search of their first true road win of the season again this weekend, as they take on the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos in Big West Conference action at the Thunderdome.
It had been nearly a month since Cal Poly had played before the hometown crowd, having zigzagged across the country with stops at Loyola Marymount, Pittsburgh, back to California and Stanford, before taking on Delaware to begin the new calendar year. On Thursday night, the Mustangs figured to have a hard time ahead of them if they wanted to snap their four-game slide, but really they led wire-to-wire in a 77-65 final versus Hawaii in the conference opener.
As for the Gauchos, they are off to their best start in six seasons, winning nine of their first 13 outings. The team is only now getting the Big West schedule off the ground and has been out of action since last weekend's 81-52 thrashing of The Master's College. The win was the third in a row and the sixth in seven tries for the program.
UC Santa Barbara owns a 69-32 advantage versus the Mustangs all-time according to UCSB sources. Cal Poly has not won on the road in the series since 2007.
While the Mustangs managed to shoot an even 50 percent from the field and 8- of-19 behind the 3-point line on Thursday night, the defense limited Hawaii to a mere 4-of-19 out on the perimeter and forced 14 turnovers in order to secure the 12-point win. Chris Eversley and Dave Nwaba accounted for 17 points apiece, while Jamal Johnson pitched in with 15 and Kyle Odister 12 points. Eversley also pulled down a team-best nine rebounds and matched Johnson with six assists.
Eversley is averaging better than 30 minutes per game, more than anyone else on the team, so it only makes sense that he leads the group in scoring (14.2 ppg) and rebounding (7.4 rpg) and is also one of the better passers with his 27 dishes in 14 contests. Nwaba, a 61.3 percent shooter from the floor, helps out in the paint with his 4.6 rpg and is the second-leading scorer with 11.9 ppg, but still points are hard to come by as the group generates only 65.8 ppg.
The meeting with The Master's College was little more than an opportunity to pump up some stats at both ends of the floor for UCSB. The Gauchos held their overmatched visitors to only 34.5 percent shooting from the field and 4-of-19 out on the perimeter, not to mention winning the rebounding battle by a sizeable 45-28 margin. Alan Williams was the top scorer for the hosts with 23 points, adding a game-high 12 rebounds, while Mitch Brewe logged a double- double of his own with 11 points and 10 boards. Off the bench Kyle Boswell tacked on 14 points for the Gauchos.
Williams, who has appeared in 11 of the team's contests, is still averaging a double-double with his 23.5 ppg and 10.7 rpg, accounting for a team-best 29 blocked shots as well. A 57.8 percent shooter from the floor, Williams is smart enough to understand that he has no business getting involved in perimeter shooting, which is why he is one of only two players on the roster with more than 10 minutes played, that has yet to launch a 3-point try. Boswell checks in with 12.5 ppg and tends to take care of the outside needs of the Gauchos with his 48.8 percent accuracy.
The win for Cal Poly was a bit of a rarity the other night, but the Mustangs also lucked out in playing a Hawaii program that doesn't perform all that well on the mainland. That said, the fact that UCSB has had so much time to rest and prepare for this home meeting, expect the Gauchos to be in command from the very beginning.
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Chad Holbrook knows his playing and coaching career could have turned out much differently if he had decided to attend Clemson instead of North Carolina after his career at Shelby (N.C.) High ended in 1989.
Former Clemson coach Bill Wilhelm recruited him more diligently than any other school. But Holbrook decided to stay instate at UNC, where his sister Nicole, a Clemson graduate, was attending graduate school.
Wilhelm, who became a coaching legend for the Tigers during his tenure from 1958-93, passed away in 2010. Holbrook thinks often about what might have been.
I was very close to him. He recruited me extremely hard, Holbrook said. He stayed in touch with me all through my coaching career and playing career. I worked his baseball camps. He was a mentor of mine. He was a great baseball guy, a great baseball coach, a great human being. Ill miss not seeing him (today).
Shortstop shuffle
Holbrook isnt flipping out about the possibility of shortstop Joey Pankake not playing against Clemson due to a hip injury, but he would certainly like to have his sophomore standout in the lineup. Pankake, who suffered the muscle strain last weekend against Albany, missed Tuesdays win over Furman.
He is feeling better, Holbrook said. He certainly is not a shoo-in to play, but hes not doubtful either.
If Pankake, who is hitting .353 in six games, doesnt have the lateral movement needed to play in the field, he still might be able to serve as designated hitter. Holbrook expects freshman DC Arendas, who has looked sharp defensively, to play short if Pankake cant make the start.
Big arm
Holbrook really likes the ability of Clemson sophomore right-hander Daniel Gossett (1-0, 0.77 ERA), who will start Fridays game. He cited Gossetts live arm, breaking ball and composure on the mound while complimenting the game Gossett threw against the Gamecocks allowing two runs in seven innings in the NCAA regional last season.
Theres no doubt in my mind he could be an All-American, Holbrook said.
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TV/Radio: ESPN/WKIX-102.9 FM
Compelling preview: Miami has plenty of what Mike Krzyzewski considers the most valuable asset in college basketball. Projected starting lineups:
No. 1 Duke (16-1, 3-1 in the ACC)
G Quinn Cook, So., 11.5 ppg, 6.1 apg
G Seth Curry, Sr., 16.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg
G Rasheed Sulaimon, Fr., 11.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg
F Josh Hairston, Jr., 1.9 ppg, 2.2 rpg
F Mason Plumlee, Sr., 17.4 ppg, 11.5 rpg
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G Shane Larkin, So., 12.2 ppg, 3.9 apg
G Durand Scott, Sr., 13.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg
G Trey McKinney Jones, r-Sr., 9.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg
F/C Kenny Kadji, Jr, r-Sr., 12.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg
F/C Julian Gamble, r-Sr., 6.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Player to watch: Josh Hairston, Duke
For the second time in three games without Ryan Kelly, Duke is facing a mismatch at the 4 position. Kenny Kadji is a big body (6-foot-11, 242 pounds) and he has the ability to both post up and shoot the 3. Given Amile Jeffersons tendencies to foul, Hairston will need to play quality minutes against the most dangerous Hurricane on the floor.
***Amile Jefferson said he felt much more comfortable against Georgia Tech than he did against N.C. State. And it showed on the floor, as he was much more vocal on the defensive end. Before his injury, Ryan Kelly was one of the teams most vocal defenders.
Im starting to get a better feel for how we move as a team, things like that, Jefferson said. And especially on switches, all those things. ***Most Duke fans objected to a few of the foul calls on Jefferson in the N.C. State game. Head coach Mike Krzyzewski said Monday that he, too, found a few of the calls questionable.
I thought when we played State, he had a couple calls where his hands were straight up, but he's so long, he's got a great wing span, that you're not accustomed to that, and then it can appear, well, maybe he fouled when he didn't, Krzyzewski said. Sometimes it comes where people who are officiating the game have to get accustomed to you.
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New Zealand: Day 11
I woke up groggy and tired and dragged myself to the bathroom to wash up while hubby happily snored away for another 30 minutes. Guys…how do they get ready so fast?!? Well, I managed to get dressed just in time for us to rush downstairs to meet the bus that was taking us to Milford Sound.
Hmmm…come to think of it, all we did on Day 11 was to sit in a bus for 8 hours (to and fro), and a boat for 2 hours…*grin* This is gonna be one short post!
We stopped for breakfast at Te Anau, afterwhich, we continued on to Eglinton Valley and Mirror Lakes (gorgeous if not for one lone silly duck making ripples in the otherwise still water!).
Next stop, The Chasm…a 10 minute trek into a dense forest to see a waterfall gushing through a very narrow gorge
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Ethiopian Restaurants in Seattle?
The restaurants all have the same basics, usually starting with the veggie platter is a good place for a newbie. As you get more into it you can work up to kitfo (raw ground beef with berebere spice and butter) and other more interesting dishes.
My fav is actually Eritrean, which is the same thing for all practical purposes, Dahlak, on ranier.
I've had very good meals recently at Mesob on 14th and Jackson, and Awash in Columbia City.
there's a newish place on roosevelt right next to taste of india and the name's escaping me right now. friends and i tried it the other day and it was great. the menu only has maybe 5 things on it but the portions where huge and all of the veges tasted really fresh and nicely spiced. i'm going back when i have my next hankering for ethiopian.
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re: dagoose
If this is the new restaurant in the last house on the block before the corner shop, I'm glad to know it's good! Hilariously, the house it is in used to be a house belonging to some friends, local swing and blues dancers, and was the site of many an all night blues dancing party. It is going to feel very, very odd to go there as a restaurant. So, just so you know a little history in case you can feel the memories of people dancing as you eat!
The food being good is an extra reason to go visit it again :).
I'll second the recommendations for Mesob but I'll add Cafe Ibex right at Rainier and MLK to the list.
I think most Ethiopian places have the same dishes and the same menu - your veggie cobos, your meat combos etc. What distinguishes them I think is freshness and use of spices.


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Haters. It's a slang term for people who dislike you to the point of hate and speak ill about you.
I have them.
I have a massive boatload of haters on-line.
And God is teaching me SO much through them.
Here's an example of some negative comments I have received on my Women Living Well Youtube Channel:
- I hate you. You need to be slapped, promoting these erroneous morals that destroy progression in our modern world.
Keep this in mind: You make the world a worse place. You are the reason for war. You are the reason for violence. You are the reason for all of the willful ignorance in the world. YOU are the cause of EVERYTHING evil involving gender equality. YOU.
- How sad that you treat a book that has been rewritten and proven false to be absolute truth. I feel pity that you will never know real life by throwing it away. Stupid doesn't begin to cover your retarded beliefs. Here's hoping you grow a brain and are unable to have children to grow up into this self-destroying dogma.
Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
You are a foolish woman!!!
It's preposterous to claim you follow God's word literally. You follow what your warped surroundings have ingrained in your twisted mind
Crazy that my post didn't make it! Can't deal with the true contradictions of your flawed bible, you ignorant creature? you're an idiot bigot.
you want to brain-wash your kids into your silly myth and keep them from the truth
- I find you Highly annoying and egregiously idealistic…I am pretty sure you are no Provebs 31 woman, and everything you claim that is so amazing to you is actually so far from reach and unattainable that your constant lust for perfection causes you severe emotional break downs
- God's word? What bull sh**! What the f*** would you know what god wants?
- this is retarded. , F*** your ideas , F*** your literal bible translation, and F*** you.
And just this week:
- Stupid delusional woman. Grow up (?…)
And these are only some of the comments from youtube. I have deleted probably hundreds of hater comments from my blog at WomenLivingWell.org, my WLW facebook page and in my email inbox.
The first time I ever had a "hater" comment on my blog – I was devastated…it was four years ago on a post about my daughter and this woman commented and said ~ "I hope your daughter becomes an atheist and never speaks to you again."
Total shock! I only had about 50 followers at the time and it came so out of left field that it troubled me for weeks!
But as my blog grew – the volume of haters grew too.
With each new hater comment, I was a little less shocked…then there were these forums that google sent me alerts about. I was being talked about – so I peaked to see what women were saying. Oh my, it was mean. These women not only hated the gospel but they hated my blond hair, my horse teeth, the sound of my voice and on and on it went. OUCH!
Then there were mommy bloggers who wrote really mean things about me - oh my!!! Where does it end? Facebook, Twitter, blog posts, youtube, and emails – everywhere I turn = HATERS!!!
And I cried out to God – how in the world do I respond to these people? Today's reading has the answer:
Luke 6:27-36 (NIV)
Love your Enemies
27 "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32 "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full. 35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
I remember the first time I felt a tinge of compassion for my haters. I thought – this is not natural – I should be angry and crying…but instead I felt sorry for them. Goodness, these angry people must have had someone treat them really horrible in their childhood…that they would grow up and be so mean to others. I bet somone close to them had hurt them deeply with sharp words that cut like a knife…
…they need Jesus! It was a reality check.
We follow a crucified man…the crowds hated Jesus to the point of death –of course we're going to have haters!
And while I continued to delete most hater comments, I began attempting to respond from time to time to some of them with mercy, grace and love.
This is NO glory to me but just a testimony of the power of God's mercy…some of my haters started apologizing and even complementing me! There was this group of wicca witches who wrote harsh blog posts about me and some of my blogger friends who later came to my blog and left surprisingly kind comments. There was the Christian blogger who has very different doctrinal views who wrote a post attacking me, who later apologized to my face at a conference just this past October.
There was one situation where a non-Christian mega mommy blogger who has over 280,000 twitter followers wrote a blog post and mocked me something terrible! Then over 400 of her commenters said how I made them want to throw up, gag or want to slap me. One even said they voted to kill me. Though I got a boat load of negative traffic during this time, I did not respond. Actually, I started leaving kind comments on her blog. And eventually we were private emailing each other in a friendly manner!
That's God! That's the power of his mercy!
***Pause for a moment…is there a person that God is bringing to mind that you need to love.
Be kinder than you feel.
Give mercy.
Luke 6:35 says – "your reward will be great" if you extend mercy.
I have a feeling the Holy Spirit is bringing someone to mind for all of us. Do you feel that nudge? Don't ignore it!
We have a direct command from Jesus –"Pray for those who mistreat you."
Go heap kindness on your enemy! You will be blessed!
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
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Owner-operator of the recently renovated five-star Western Alharithia Hotel in Madinah, the company is keen to become the "operator of choice" for hotel owners and developers across the region, according to Rushdi Sherwani, director brand development, Frontel for Hospitality Inc.
"With three new group hotels set to open in the Kingdom in the next two years, we are also accelerating our development agenda for the region, and are also seeing growing interest from established markets such as the UAE, as well as from Iran and Yemen -- both of which are looking for professional operators to come in and help grow their hospitality base.
Frontel for Hospitality Inc. is also close to signing for three properties in Pakistan as the branded operator or on a franchise basis, having opened up negotiations for two of most significant hospitality landmarks.
The first is Karachi's tallest tower, which currently combines a hotel with a shopping mall.
The second is Karachi's largest hotel in terms of room inventory and the third property is in the industrial city Sialkot Pakistan.
"Showcasing our portfolio of properties at Arabian Travel Market presents us with an opportunity to meet existing partners as well as new potential partners," said Sherwani.
"ATM will also provide a platform for us to create awareness of the Frontel brand and our focus on quality.
Moving forward, our strategy is to become a major hospitality player not only in the Kingdom but throughout the region," said Sherwani.
Frontel for Hospitality Inc. is already actively growing brand presence on its home turf, where it will launch its first Frontel property, the 1,350-key Frontel Village Hotel, Madina, in 2014.
Located just one kilometer from the city's key religious sites, and offering a choice of five-star accommodation and facilities housed in five individual seven-story towers, this will be followed in 2015 by the debut of a second Madina property.
The luxurious 650-room Frontel Hotel Al-Baiya will be situated in the heart of the city, and comprises two 10-story towers, with a footprint of 6,500 square meters, but affording 65,000 square meters of hotel space.
Expansion into the burgeoning mid-market hotel sector is also part of the company's development vision, and it will launch its first three-star property in Jeddah in 2016, with the opening of the Frontel Business Hotel under the branding of 'Frontel Eco'.
"Infrastructure growth within the Kingdom has created a wave of interest and investment into new tourism and business travel facilities, and during the ATM week we will be meeting with Haj and Umrah travel companies and other tour operators from the UAE, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, to sow the seeds for future partnerships to support forecasted demand," said Sherwani.
Sherwani said some 381,000 new hotels rooms are expected to be added to Saudi Arabia's existing inventory by 2015, representing a 63 percent increase on 2010 figures.
Inbound visitor arrivals are also forecast to grow from 13 million in 2010 to 15.8 million by 2014, with the kingdom focusing its efforts on providing the necessary travel infrastructure to boost domestic, Haj and Umrah, and the fledgling inbound tourism sector, as it allocates $ 500 million to airport expansion and $ 7 billion investment into the new Jeddah airport.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by KatWA: [QB] I've always felt the most intimate with my partner while snuggling in bed, with our dogs and cats on top of us, while enjoying some good books that we will later exchange with each other. Some others: [list] [*]Watching the sunset/sunrise while camping, curled up in the same sleeping bag [*]Having someone tell me personal details about themselves, knowing they feel safe enough with me to reveal intimate things [*]Sharing my poetry with someone [*]Eskimo kisses [*]Having someone cut my hair [/list] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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So, almost every day, we talk with someone here who has gotten the message that only sex can create big intimacy or only some -- sometimes even only one! -- kinds of sex can.
Hopefully, if you didn't know before you got here and hang out here at all, you already know that's not true. Hopefully you also know -- especially if you want to experience and grow intimacy -- that intimacy really isn't even about sex (of any kind) at all, even though sex (of any kind) can sometimes be one way or place where we can find, experience or cultivate intimacy. Same goes for relationships: intimacy isn't just something we can or do experience in sexual or romantic relationships. We can also experience it in every other kind of relationship, too.
In case some clarity is needed, intimacy, as a word, refers to an experience of closeness or deep connection in its simplest definition.
To pump up this conversation a bit, I thought it might be helpful if everyone could pitch in about what the topic says: about some ways you have experienced and cultivated intimacy in your life. It might be helpful for folks to see how many different ways people can experience or have experienced intimacy.
I'll start, to get us going:
Sex any kind (just figured we'd get it out of the way as something general)
Sharing part of my life history with someone I feel insecure, uncertain or not-great about
Allowing someone to take care of me when I'm sick or taking care of someone else when they're sick
Being a person someone feels safe crying with
Having someone's back when they don't feel able to stand up for themselves
Talking about things that are the most important to me in a very personal way
Listening to someone when they really need to be heard, even if I really want to interject my own stuff
Letting someone know when I feel really, really scared
Sleeping in the same bed with someone
Practicing music in front of someone when I know my practicing sounds crappy
Having someone really want to share something they really geek out on with me, but think others find boring
Helping someone, or being helped myself, through a big loss or disappointment
[ 01-25-2012, 10:18 AM: Message edited by: Heather ]
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Having anyone at all hang around me after serious dental surgery. Because let me tell you, if being in massive pain, drooling, facial swelling, being seen wearing bags of frozen peas on your face AND being loopy as anything on painkillers with someone else isn't about intimacy, heck if I know what is.
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One thing that springs to mind immediately is letting someone read something I've written, or watch me dance. Both of those are really personal to me, so letting someone in on either of those things is a Big Deal.
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I agree with some of Heather's ones.
*in some situations, hugging, holding hands
*giving and receiving massage
*holding someone who is dying
*comforting relatives of someone who has just died
*meditating with someone
*praying or religious chanting with someone, receiving a blessing from a monk together
Another experience of intimacy for me is when I come out to someone. Those words often bubble up from a place of fear, shame and grief so it's really important that whoever I tell can treat me and those feelings with care.
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For me, being honest with someone about my illness and sharing it with them, from little things (like talking about my restrictions or the meds I take) to big things (like doctor visits and hospitalizations, or my worries about my future). I often feel like my illness makes me vulnerable, so letting someone when it comes to that is a huge deal.
Another one is sharing things that are really important to me (movies, books, music, etc) - I feel like they reveal a lot about who I am and what matters to me, so it's a bit like sharing a deep secret. Same goes for when someone else does the same for me.
And to repeat one that Heather mentioned: sleeping in the same bed. That's also a huge expression of intimacy for me.
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One for me is being able to hug/ cuddle with someone when I get scared by something stupid in a movie and being able to keep doing it until I feel better.
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*holding hands
*staring deeply into someone's eyes
*sharing something deeply personal
*talking about the fact I worry way too much about things, especially when I tell that person what those things are
*telling someone I'm bisexual
*actually really expressing how I feel about religion and god (because most people freak out at me, so I only fully express myself about this when I can be sure I won't be made fun of or have someone tell me that I'll go to hell for not believing in god)
*talking about mental illness in my family (this one is huge one because of the stigma around it)
*letting someone know what makes me feel vulnerable
Member # 42505
I've always felt the most intimate with my partner while snuggling in bed, with our dogs and cats on top of us, while enjoying some good books that we will later exchange with each other.
Some others:
Watching the sunset/sunrise while camping, curled up in the same sleeping bag
Having someone tell me personal details about themselves, knowing they feel safe enough with me to reveal intimate things
Sharing my poetry with someone
Eskimo kisses
Having someone cut my hair
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Yes to the dental surgery! When I was sixteen my mother had some done. I was supposed to be eighteen for them to release her to me at home, but there was nobody else, so they let my age go. I came home and she was half asleep sitting up in bed with bloody cotton wool in her mouth. I sat down next to her and she grunted and leaned on me and promptly went to sleep and slept for ages while my arm and shoulder slowly went numb... I felt privileged.
Another time I was hanging out with a friend watching movies on his computer and we fell asleep propped against the wall side by side. The same friend used me as a pillow when jetlagged on another occasion. Something about sleeping and how vulnerable it makes you.
I was once in church with that same friend and when it got to "Let us offer one another the sign of peace", we shook hands and said "Kristi frid", as you do, and gave one another a special smile that said, Hi, we're friends, not strangers like the rest here. (For what it's worth, I am, in the illustrious company of Pasolini, an atheist with a nostalgia for belief.)
Telling people things. My other close friend confides very personal stuff in me. For me, if I tell someone about a film or book that is special to me or play a piece of music I love for them, that is one of the biggest demonstrations of love and trust I can give, because I am a very private person.
On the other hand, for Friend 1, the one I was just talking about with the sleeping thing, it's not sharing confidences that marks intimacy, but being able to relax and goof off and chat with me online for a while and then stop and do something else without my being offended, because he's free to come and go as he likes and I will welcome him whenever he turns up, he doesn't have to stand on ceremony.
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The second you realise that the other person passionately cares about what you care about. They get it. They don't argue. They understand. Then your hearts open up and the secrets are sprinkled all around you both. Stuff you can't talk about day-to-day; maybe even ever.
It can be amazing if they've been there too. You don't have to have any kind of relationship with them.
Like, when you go see your favourite band live, and you don't know anyone there, and then all of a sudden the band does something different in a song - some kind of addition you've never heard before. You look at the person next to you, and their eyes are shining, your eyes are shining; and you share a moment.
Before the gig, we were all quietly waiting in line, not talking, texting other people, being impatient. After the gig, we all ran out squealing and jumped in the water fountain together because of the coloured lights - literally the entire audience of the arena, dancing and singing like we'd all been friends for years.
Or when you're whole internet community ends up in the same place for an event, and you're all so awkward and shy without the net - nobody talks. Then someone mutters a shared joke from a forum and suddenly it's like you don't even need to be shy - why did we even think we did?
Or like when you get to see a very special person you only know from the internet who you've been waiting to me meet for ages, and so has another person you've never seen before - and when the special person arrives you squeal and giggle and hold hands.
Or when you see somebody sitting and crying in the street and you go over and hold them and hear them out, and they look up at you for a sec and say 'oh gosh, you're only a little 'un as well!' and you know that you matter to them.
Or when you're at a protest, holding hands with others who feel like you do. When the person next to you updates you on what you care about, simply because they get it. No small talk. No introductions. Just a collective spirit.
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Sharing trust (note: not "tryst" - I mean "trust" with a "u"
) and having it respected and honoured time after time.
Basically, trusting someone and knowing they won't break it.
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*someone telling me about something that they really care about, are passionate about, or believe in
*someone, or me, saying what they believe is right, against a wrong, and receiving support from me, or others
*someone revealing a vulnerability to me, telling me they're afraid, sad or hurt
*touching someone's face
*accepting someone, or receiving acceptance, where it wasn't really expected
*sharing very personal stories, information or feelings with someone
*when my partner says my name, because of the affection, care and respect that sounds in it
*when my partner and I are very affectionate in a very silly way, in person or over Skype cameras; when other people are around, a very small, subtle gesture can reference this particular thing, and we both grin at each other
Regarding sex or sexual intimacy, I find that it's very, very dependent on the whole context and the existing relationship. For sex to feel intimate for me, it needs to feel like I can enjoy and explore their body and they mine, and that we both want to find out what the other person likes. It has to be about the person, the meeting of people, rather than about the sex. I've had intercourse that didn't meet that description, and it didn't feel intimate at all. 1 minute after, I felt the same as if I'd walked to the shop to buy a newspaper; that so did not meet my need for physical intimacy. I've had clothed (sexual) hugs, touched on the arm or back, that felt much more intimate and were much more rewarding.
The most intimate touch I've ever experienced wasn't what a lot of people would call "sex". I'd built up a very intimate email connection with someone, where we wrote honestly, openly and respectfully about a lot of the things that were most meaningful to us. The third time we met in person, I already knew this person was hugely important to me. We'd already hugged and kissed. We were sitting together, and they put their finger very deliberately on my arm, and then on my bare shoulder, gently, slightly and very slowly moving my strap over. That touch made my whole body shiver and completely overwhelmed my mind. In intensity and intimacy, it outstripped hundred-fold any and all sexual contact I'd had with anyone else (not that it was lacking there, either). It was so much of a big deal to both of us, so deliberate and meaningful, that it Felt like that much of a big deal.
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I'd have to say a few for me are:
*Being able to joke around with the person and smile, because around most people I become nervous to show my fun-loving side.
*Letting people see what I write, and listen to me sing. (someone wrote something similar above
*Hugging/Cuddling. I personally get nervous to hug people, but once I do I can't get enough of it. You could ask my one sister about this, we are good friends and we cuddle a lot
*Listening to people. I surprisingly get a bunch of my friends looking for my help and advice.. I do give them support and just open my ears and let them tell me what they need too. Then I sometimes give my input, but honestly all they needed was someone to listen to them
After this, most of them are there for me in return, I can then open up to them.
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LOWELL -- Luis Lora had the moment of his basketball life on Friday night.
Lora, a Lowell High senior guard who earns his minutes off the bench as a high-energy defensive specialist, was seemingly not a prime candidate to hit a game-winning shot. But his high-energy came in handy when the game was on the line.
Lora's rebound and putback, which barely -- and I mean barely -- beat the game's final buzzer, gave Lowell a thrilling 48-46 victory over Westford Academy in the opening round of the 36th annual IAABO/Spinners Greater Lowell Holiday Tournament at Lowell Catholic's Keith Gymnasium.
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Lowell's final possession started under its own hoop with 8.5 seconds remaining. The Red Raiders went down the court and senior Victor Santos attempted a deep 3-pointer that missed off the backboard. Lora crashed the boards from the weak side, caught the ball and shot it in mid-air, banking it in. Seconds later the officials confirmed that it was good.
"I thought it was perfect. I saw my teammate shoot the ball, and I had to stay on the glass," said Lora, who finished with six points and four rebounds. "I tried to put it as quick as possible in the hoop.
"It's my first winning shot ever. It's the best feeling."
On a day that featured four games at the Mickey Sullivan Court, this nightcap was easily the best of the bunch. It was a seesaw battle that was headed to a crazy finish from the opening tip.
"To be honest, it (Lora's putback) was close. I don't really know (if it beat the buzzer). But I'm happy with the outcome," said Lowell head coach Bob Michalczyk, whose team improved to 1-1. "It came down to the last possible 10th-of-a-second. It's the best game of the season so far, of course we've only played two. It was a great crowd, in a pretty small building, so it kind of magnified the moment."
The teams traded bucket after bucket in the final 2:30. Lowell senior forward Dewayne Thomas had eight points in that span, including a baseline jumper that gave the Red Raiders a 46-44 lead with 25 seconds left.
The 6-foot-3 Thomas was the brightest of stars, finishing with 19 points, 11 rebounds and a one-handed dunk on a breakaway. He also did an admirable job defending Westford's 6-foot-6 junior center Eric McCord (eight points, 14 rebounds).
"It was a tough battle. He did his job, and I did mine. It's all about effort," said Thomas. "This game had a lot of intensity, but we showed that we can handle it. We were good as a team when it really counted."
Not to be outdone, Westford senior forward Luke Moran had answers for Thomas. He hit a jumper to tie the game 44-44 with 37 seconds left, and another to tie it 46-46 with 8.5 seconds left. Moran led the Grey Ghosts with 13 points and five rebounds.
Lowell led 23-19 at the half, sparked by Thomas and the playmaking of sophomore guard Sean Bryant (seven points, six rebounds, six assists). But Westford stormed back in the third quarter, winning the frame 17-9 to take a 36-32 lead into the fourth.
The Grey Ghosts erupted for a 10-3 run before Bryant hit a layup just before the end of the third. That seemed to propel the Red Raiders into the final quarter.
"It's a great win for us," said Lora. "We're going to try to push through this tournament."
Lowell will play Acton-Boxboro in a semifinal on Sunday (6:15 p.m.) at Lowell Catholic, followed by Pelham and Chelmsford at 8 p.m. in the other semi.
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The size of Acton-Boxboro, namely 6-foot-7 senior center Alex Boyd, wore down Haverhill in the second half.
Boyd finished with 16 points and four blocks to power A-B (3-0). Junior guards Michael Mundowa and Reid Larsen added 12 points each for the Colonials.
The game was tied 21-21 at the half. Acton-Boxboro fell behind 25-23 before it went on a 14-0 run to seize control.
Pelham 77
Dracut 59
Sophomore forward Keith Brown scored 22 points and junior forward Ryan Cloutier scored 21 as Pelham (3-1) moved on to the semifinals.
Senior guard Jake Vaiknoras added 17 points for Pelham, which pulled away in the fourth quarter after leading 54-48 through three.
Senior guard Aaron Barbosa's 20 points led Dracut, which will play a consolation game against Londonderry on Saturday at 2:45. Freshman guard Michael Odiana added 12 points for the Middies.
Chelmsford 64
Londonderry 58
Senior forward Jackson Gamer's 15 points and senior guard Voshon Holmes' 14 points led a balanced Chelmsford attack as the Lions moved on to the semifinals.
Senior forward Brad Hausler added 12 points for Chelmsford (1-1). Junior guard Jack Campsmith scored 9 points.
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"The Gospel According to the Other Mary" is now another "Other Mary," the "Mary" we have been waiting for.
John Adams' Eastertide combination of Passion and oratorio was commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and given its premiere late last spring at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Impressive and stirring as it was, the work felt a masterpiece still in the making. It was long (135 minutes rather than the 90 minutes expected) and unwieldy. It was delivered late and required a draining last-minute preparation for Gustavo Dudamel and the orchestra at the same time they were already overextended by staging Mozart's "Don Giovanni."


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Arizona Intellectual Property Law
Arizona intellectual property law puts you in control of your inventionsArizona intellectual property law (IP) is put in place to help you as an inventor or innovator protect the creative designs you conceptualize. It is also in place to help you carry those designs from start to finish and come out on the other side of the process with an end product.
Arizona intellectual property law covers such topics as: intellectual property, copyrights, e-commerce and Internet transactions, fiduciary duty, trade secret, unfair competition litigation, intellectual property litigation, licensing, patent prosecution and protection and trademarks.
In order to make the most out of the AZ intellectual property law process:
1. Become familiar with general intellectual property laws.
2. Find an Arizona IP law professional.
3. Discuss your idea with Arizona intellectual property attorneys, but be prepared with samples, mockups, diagrams or anything to give the consultant something to help him or her visualize what you are needing help with in the field of intellectual property law Arizona. Also be ready to answer questions, lots of questions.
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Consider a nationwide patent firm over an Arizona intellectual property law firmThere are many national firms that can help you with your Arizona intellectual property law needs. They are large and experienced, and they generally have run tens of thousands of patent searches for their many clients.
Find a local Arizona IP law firm through an Arizona patent law search engineForget generic search engines like Google and Yahoo. Instead, you can search on Arizona intellectual property law consultants by using a state-specific part of a national website.
- Do market research before meeting with an Arizona IP law professional to see if your invention would even be profitable.
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- The new Rick Grimes, the one that doesn't mess around anymore (such as by ignoring a hitchhiker twice and then taking his supplies after he's been eaten), doesn't waste time talking to the Governor. The new Rick puts a bullet right between the Governor's eyes as soon as a he sees the Governor. You had searched the compound, Rick. You had to know the Governor was probably alone. Even if he wasn't, why not take your chances?
- Glenn and Maggie's "renewal of love" was disgusting.
- Letting Merle freely roam around the weapons seems like a great idea. Letting him continue to roam freely around the weapons after attacking Glenn is even better.
Mad Men comes back April 7, and no matter what anyone says, no one really knows what's going to happen. AMC has released some promo pictures of the task, which, as The A.V. Club points out, has everyone atwitter with speculation. I would offer my own two cents, but I've never made it through and entire episode without following asleep*, so I don't think I'm qualified to venture any educated guesses.
*This may or may not be related to the fact that I've never started an episode before midnight.
Grantland's most recent YouTube Hall of Fame post is among the best its ever produced. This week's installment covers "TV's Greatest Oh S---! Moments." Grantland classifies an Oh S--- moments as moments that take a show from enjoyable to must see. If you're any sort of TV fan, you should check the article out. Among the TV shows covered are Seinfeld, Parks and Recreation, The West Wing, The Sopranos, and Game of Thrones.
Speaking of GOT, Entertainment Weekly gives us a look at what the acclaimed HBO show might have looked like in 1995. Be glad it wasn't produced until 2011. Also be glad that March 31 is only 17 days away.
Emptying the Clip
- According to Mania, John Malkovich will play Blackbeard on NBC's upcoming pirate show Crossbones. On the right network, a show about pirates might work. Unfortunately, NBC is not the right network.
- The best news of the week that doesn't have to do with Tony Gonzalez returning to the Atlanta Falcons comes from NBC (no, really), who announced that The Sing-Off will return for a fourth season. For those unaware, "The Sing-Off" is an a cappella competition, and the only reality singing show I'll watch. Below is a song from Pentatonix, last season's winning group.


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Outstanding players named in Union County Baseball Association's summer youth league
Union County Freeholder Chairman Christopher Hudak and Freeholder Sergio Granados congratulate Jason Weaver of Roselle Park and Billy Lentz of Cranford on being named outstanding players in the Union County Baseball Association's 2014 summer youth leagues during the end-of-season picnic in Warinanco Park in Roselle.
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Roselle honored Reverend Milton A. Byrd, the pastor of Bethlehem Mission Baptist Church in Roselle where he served for 36 years, "Rev.
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Mayor Jamel C. Holley and the Roselle Borough Council joined several generations of family members of Dr. Charles C.Polk on Saturday to dedicate a time capsule in his honor at the Dr. Charles C. Polk Park on East 7th Avenue and Chestnut Street.
Linden unveils multimillion-dollar redevelopment effort, includes Roselle in joint civic...
After more than a year of planning and millions spent buying up vacant buildings, the city now has a proposal that includes construction of a new complex housing a municipal court and other offices to serve both Linden and neighboring Roselle.
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Ask most residents in Roselle what politician they love the most and 9 times out of 10 they will say their beloved Mayor Jamel Holley.
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Westfield man charged with kidnapping, attempted sex assault, beating, stabbing of woman in Roselle
ELIZABETH - A Westfield man has been arrested and charged with holding a woman against her will for hours at an auto shop in Roselle Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
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Mayor Jamel C. Holley, along with the Roselle Borough Council and the Department of Recreation, and in conjunction with Magic's Royal Productions, present the 2014 Roselle House Music Festival live in Warinanco Park on Sunday, July 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Magic Roy and will feature the talents of some of the ... (more)
Community Blood Drive and Health Maintenance Programs Offered in Roselle
St. Matthew Baptist Church located at 159 East 9th Avenue, Roselle will be holding a Blood Drive on July 28th from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Borough of Roselle also has a Health Maintenance Program for blood pressure and blood sugar checks.
Elizabeth Parascandola-Clee and Susan Roselli Bonnell Franchise TAP into Clark
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ROSELLE - Two men were taken to a Newark hospital Sunday after each of them was wounded in a broad daylight shooting outside a East 9th Avenue residence that was also hit with bullet, as were two cars.
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Free Wi-Fi is featured in my Chairman's initiatives for 2014 as part of the Freeholder Board's stewardship mission for the historic Union County parks system.
Roselle Mayor Jamel Holley on the passing of Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich
Roselle Mayor Jamel Holley said he has known the late Union County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich since he was a child in the late 1980s.
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Jersey Shore Massacre Starts in August
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Roselle Savings Bank marks 125th anniversary with give-aways
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Roselle Police responded to a report of a man with a handgun in the parking lot of an apartment complex at 225 W. 1st Ave. Thursday night ROSELLE - Borough police arrested a 20-year-old man who they said was brandishing a loaded revolver in the parking lot of the Rainbow Gardens apartment complex Thursday night.
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By Christopher Hudak, Chairman Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders As the summer season rolls along, I am happy to report that the Union County free Wi-Fi program is off and running, too.
Badabing! Over a Dozen Images Swim in for the Jersey Shore Massacre
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Union County Senior Softball League results
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The Acworth Citizen of the Year will be announced during the Northwest Cobb Area Council luncheon, scheduled for Dec. 5 at the Marietta Country Club, 1400 Marietta Country Club Dr., Kennesaw.
General admission is $35. Members get a $10 discount at the door and a $20 discount if they register online.
Though the original deadline for online registration was noon Monday, it has been extended.
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Kristin and Jordan from kojodesigns share a tutorial on their blog for making these Valentine's "Lovey Bundles", felt bags that they use in their family for giving Valentine's treats. The bags are simple to make and start with precut rectangles of craft felt. Once they're done, decorate them up to match the personality of your recipient. Go to the tutorial.
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July 2, 2008
Adel - Rangers at Reed Bingham State Park hope to add a bite to their Fourth of July festivities.
Their celebration will include boat rides, cloggers and other entertainment.
Besides the fireworks, the park's slithering inhabitants will be the main attraction.
These venomous snakes will be a part of the park's live animal education program as a response to unnecessary deaths of non-lethal species.
"They have a very important role in the ecosystem and if you are not in any danger, you need to know your snakes to know that. So if it's not a dangerous and venomous snake, leave it alone. We want to teach people to identify and feel more comfortable about that," says Jennifer Glover.
Park festivities begin Saturday July Fifth at 10:00 AM.
Fireworks will begin after dark.
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Dracula: The 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse All Galloping Their Way to a Franchise
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It's probably time to take another pass at the recently-opened Hippie World." In addition to its many wares, the shop offers phenomenal space for concerts.
Hippie World, 202 East Woodrow Street, is located next to the Holcomb candy company.
But the biggest perk I'm thinking of in particular right now, is an estimated 4,000 square feet of the store is titled "The Cosmic Church."
The plan right now is to use it for "B.Y.O.B" music concerts on Friday nights.
Let's explore that last graf a little further: Four thousand square feet is a lot of concert space.
There are tons of goings-on in this town that could make use of that type of venue.
The ultimate goal of Hippie World is to promote this specific form of expression to an audience that might not otherwise have access, J.E said.
It's definitely worth a gander. Think of the possibilities!
That, of course, is in addition to the fantastic tie-dye shirts and skirts, African beads and eclectic art items available at the store.
All designed for customers of all ages – women and men, adults, and children alike.
Anyone interested is invited to call J.E. 936-369-4117. Should no one at that number answer he or she can leave their name and number and expect a return call in the near future.
The 5,000 square feet available makes for much space in this shop – areas of wall providing open space for large and small artists alike.
Rusk Chamber: Time to get your beard on
Yes, the Rusk Chamber of Commerce still is sponsoring a beard-growing contest.
These friendly competitions come in October when men are known to grow beards for the winter – or, perhaps, hunting season. Maybe even for Santy Claus.
The theme of this event is "May the Best BEARD WIN!"
This contest will be part of the Oct. 17 - 19 Hollow Festival, 555 Euclid Street in Rusk.
Beard contestants will be judged on longest, thickest, most original and best effort.
Grand prize? A "Deer Feeder" donated by Austin Young State Farm.
There is no charge and no entry form to fill out. Show up at Rusk Chamber of Commerce's "Hollow Fest" located at the Rusk Civic Center, 555 Euclid Street, Rusk, Texas at 1 p.m., Main Stage, Oct. 19.
East Texas business owner honored at local convention
Lee Browning, Owner of East Texas business SERVPRO® was recently honored with the Millionaire's Gold award for outstanding revenue performance during SERVPRO's 44th Annual Convention, at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
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There are several universities, private researchers and major medical centers who are studying the causes of PCOS and the effects of different medications on PCOS. Some women have decided to participate in a clinical study to either help physicians learn more about the condition or perhaps find a medication that might manage their symptoms. Other studies may look at diet or exercise regimens to see their effectiveness on the condition. Still others may look at ways to boost fertility and increase the chances of a pregnancy. While safety is the utmost importance to researchers, not everyone wants or feels comfortable with participating in a clinical study. Is it right for you? Read on for more information and factors you should consider before signing up.
Time Requirement
Does the study require daily blood tests or frequent visits? Do you have the time to commit to such a regimen? You should be honest about your availability and whether you will be realistically able to finish the study. Researchers are responsible to reporting their data to the government and other organizations, and while they expect a certain number of drop-outs, need to minimize the number of people who are not able to finish the study.
Religious or Personal Beliefs
Some studies, particularly those involving the effect of PCOS on fertility, may interfere with your religious beliefs. If the physicians need to study the chemical composition of your eggs or the surrounding fluid, they may need to freeze, manipulate or destroy the eggs or even formed embryos. Many religious officials and believers find this to be offensive and not in accordance with their core beliefs. Even women or couples who aren't religious may have personal issues with this type of research.
If you aren't sure about the procedures involved in the study, don't hesitate to ask. Researchers are legally required to obtain informed consent before allowing your participation. This means that you must be fully aware of, and given the opportunity to ask questions about the study. Knowing that you are fully aware of what you are doing actually makes it easier for the study administrators to do their jobs, so please don't feel silly asking your questions.
Your Family/Significant Other's Support
Keep in mind that if you are married, your spouses' consent will probably also be required particularly if the study involves your fertility and the collection of your eggs or other reproductive material. If your spouse is very much opposed to your participation in the study, you may not be allowed in the study. Even if his support isn't legally required, speak with him and your other support systems to gauge their response. If your family is very opposed to your volunteering in a clinical study, they may not be willing to help or support you if needed during the process.
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How long will it last? Where will you need to go? Is hospitalization or surgery required? Will I need time off from work and will my employer be supportive? If the medication or therapy is effective, will I be allowed to continue once the study has finished? Has the medication or therapy been tested before and is it safe? Have side effects or complications been reported? What happens if I suffer from side effects or complications after the study? Who oversees my care during this time? What about after the study? Who is administering the study? Will I be paid for my participation? What about my other expenses? Will I get to know the results?
These are all important questions that you should ask before signing your consent – the answers may influence your willingness to participate.


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Ultra Violet, a great beauty who became first a Warhol superstar and then his nemesis, now has the profile of a young artist trying to succeed. Her debut exhibition in Chelsea was recently on view at the Stux Gallery. On the day of the opening, the artist, dressed in a mannish outfit, checked the reactions of visitors, somewhat nervously.


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OSKALOOSA — Andrew Landgrebe ran in from 1 yard out with six secon ds left to give the Maroon team a 20-14 win over the White squad in the annual Old Shoe Game Friday night.
He finished with 182 yards and all three touchdowns for the Maroon team.
Mason Wisse had 91 yards on the ground and a touchdown to lead the White team.
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UPDATE, Tuesday, 7:48 p.m. Rye Police Department released a NIXLE alert advising Jacqueline Socarides has been located.
The Rye Police Department issued a search alert for Rye teenager Jacqueline Socarides on Tuesday:
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Duke Basketball Notebook – Hairston, Michigan, Schedule, Scheyer, James, Black
By Mark Watson on May 15, 2013
Welcome to another edition of Blue Devil Nation's Duke Basketball Notebook, where we take a look at the happenings around Coach K's program with some personal commentary thrown in. Josh Hairston recovering from surgery If you have ever been to a game at Cameron, you have seen the extroverted Josh Hairston getting the Cameron Crazies revved […]
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Duke Basketball Recruiting Update – Class of 2010
By Mark Watson on June 7, 2009
BDN takes a look at the how the recruiting class of 2010 is shaping up. First of all we know that Josh Hairston, Andre Dawkins and Tyler Thornton are in the fold, but who are they really after to fill that class out? Duke is happy to have all three of these kids but they are […]
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NORTH MANKATO — Less than a month after the inaugural event, a second "Picnic in the Park" talent and variety show has been scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Monday at Wheeler Park.
The free event includes a selection of area performance and musical groups as well as times for audience participation.
The lineup includes: 5 p.m. — Opening and karaoke, 5:15 p.m. — Kristopher Hoehn; 5:30 p.m. — Summertime Jazz Trio; 5:50 p.m. — Maclaine Sandry; 6:05 p.m. — "Lessons in Water Safety," a play by Greg Abbott; 6:30 p.m. — haiku and karaoke; 6:50 p.m. — Joe Stuewe; 7:05 p.m. — Mankato Ballet Performing Company; 7:20 p.m. — Jason and Lydia Helder; 7:35 p.m. — Mankato Ballet Performing Company; 7:45 p.m. — haiku and karaoke; 8 p.m. — closing.
The events began with Elaine Hardwick of North Mankato, who wanted to organize a family-friendly activity to showcase the abundance of local fine arts talent. In addition to a Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council grant, she worked with more than a dozen area businesses and entities for support.


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The City Council could take up the issue of electronic bingo in January, City Manager Mike Mornson announced at a work session after Tuesday's council meeting.
Hopkins' existing legislative policies only allow organizations to host bingo games in locations they own and operate. That prevents organizations, including those that already conduct pulltab games in local bars, from using electronic gaming devices that also include bingo.
Legislators allowed charities to use electronic gaming devices under the theory that they'd lead to an increase in charitable gambling—resulting in more money for both the charities and the state, which already gets a cut of charitable gaming. The state is counting on increased pulltab use to help pay for about one-third of the new Vikings stadium.
On Nov. 20, the Hopkins Youth Hockey Association, which sells pulltabs out of the Mainstreet Bar & Grill and Tuttle's, asked the City Council to change its rule because the new electronic devices include both electronic pulltabs and electronic bingo.
Mornson said the city is considering taking up the issue at a Jan. 15 work session. It'll invite charitable gambling organizations and the businesses in which they operate.
If electronic bingo use is expanded, it would still remain relatively limited. State law limits organizations to six electronic bingo devices in premises with 200 seats or less and 12 devices in premises with more than 200 seats.
It allows up to 50 devices for premises where bingo is the primary business.
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Ottumwa Courier
Prior to Tuesday night, WACO head coach Bob Hilmer was the only man in the 700-win club among Iowa high school basketball coaches.
Now, Hilmer has company.
Van Buren head coach Fred Parsons became just the second man in state history to win 700 games as a high school boys basketball coach. The 52-year leader of prep basketball in Van Buren County earned that milestone victory as the Warriors wrapped up a winning season in Southeast Iowa Superconference south division play with a 76-26 win over MSAE.
"It's been a lot of bus rides to get here," Parsons joked after 1,149th game as a head coach. "It's exciting and it's a tribute to the kids I've coached. All my career has been in Van Buren County. I'm appreciative of the fact they've let me stay around this long to achieve this milestone."
The Warriors left little doubt that their final home game of the regular season would be special for more then being senior night. Van Buren scored 31 points in the opening eight minutes and built a 54-9 lead over the visiting Pioneers by halftime.
"It was a big win for us," Parsons said. "MSAE played hard. The guys really got out to a great start."
Junior Thomas Fitzsimmons led the Warriors on the milestone night with 25 points while sophomore Garrett Saunders finished with 14. The win clinched yet another winning season for Parsons, who has plenty of those on the way to attaining a 700-449 career coaching record.
"You'd like to think that you can always have a winning year, but there's also a lot of luck involved," Parsons said. "We lost seven seniors and five starters off of last year's team that won 17 games and made it to the district finals. We start a freshman, two sophomores and a junior this year."
Van Buren is now 12-8 overall on the season while finishing fourth in the SEISC south with an 11-7 mark. The Warriors started out the season going 2-5 before a five-game winning streak turned things around.
"This group doesn't have a lot of experience, but they're a great group to be around. They work hard at the game," Parsons said. "It's a pretty fitting group to get this 700th win. There a lot of things we can do to get better, but that's what makes this enjoyable."
Lalith Pullapantula scored seven points to lead MSAE (2-17, 1-17). The Pioneers head to Columbus Junction while Van Buren heads to Highland for the SEISC Shootout on Friday before heading into postseason play as the Warriors look to get started on leading Parsons toward the 800-win club.
"I guess the next win would start the next 100," Parsons said. "I don't know if we'll get that far."
Van Buren 76, MSAE 26
MSAE (26) — Lalith Pullapantula 7, Avery Mullenneaux 6, Suraj Pullapantula 5, Bimba Shrestha 4, Kevin Wu 2, Rashan Anderson 2. Totals 11 FG 2-6 26.
3-point goals — 2 (Pullapantula, Roa). Total fouls — 12.
Van Buren (76) — Thomas Fitzsimmons 25, Garrett Saunders 14, Tanner Smith 10, Pedrick Garrett 10, Brandon Plecker 6, Will Mertes 6, Noah Whitten 5. Totals 30 FG 13-14 76.
3-point goals — 3 (Saunders 2, Whitten). Total fouls — 12.