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This "Nutcracker" season, Ballet West soloist Sayaka Ohtaki will perform the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy for a school performance and three professional shows, while dancing with a new partner, Beau Pearson.
The role wasn't hard to learn but is a stamina challenge, says Ohtaki, 26, who grew up in Tokyo and New York City before joining Ballet West in 2010.
Ballet West's 'The Nutcracker'
When » Plays Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 13-15, 18-19, 20-22, 26-27, 28-29, 7 p.m.; Dec. 1, 15-16, 21-23, 26, 28-29, at 2 p.m.; and Dec. 24 at noon.
Where » Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets » $19-$75 at Capitol Theatre box office, 801-355-ARTS or www.arttix.org.
More » After most matinees, young audience members are invited to onstage Sugar Plum parties with the cast. $5 at 801-355-2787.
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The dancer once was a law student in New York City, but dropped out to chase a professional dance career. "I wanted to live my life with something that I love to do," she said, which didn't make her parents particularly happy at the time.
As a young dancer in Japan, she performed in five "really different" versions of the venerable ballet. The difference is that her company would only perform two shows, versus Ballet West's run of three school shows, plus 24 matinee and evening performances, featuring eight cast combinations. "I wish the audience could come to a couple of shows and enjoy the differences," she says.
Artistic director Adam Sklute characterizes the role of the Sugar Plum Fairy as one of the hardest in the classical ballet repertoire, despite its relatively short length.
"I use this role as a showcase for my leading ballerinas, but also as a testing ground for my up-and-coming stars," he said. "If a ballerina can sustain and master the challenges of this role, I can seem them moving into other roles in the great ballerina repertoire."
The dancer has an entrance at the beginning of Act II and later performs what Sklute labels "a killer pas de deux," followed by a relatively easy finale. "That pas de deux and variation for the woman is so bloody hard — it's almost as hard as doing a full four-act 'Swan Lake,' " he says. "It requires absolute precision and purity, and there is no hiding behind drama and pathos, but one must constantly present an air of charm and warmth."
This year, after Ogden and Salt Lake City openings, Ballet West will pack and ship costumes, sets, cast and crew to Washington, D.C., for seven performances Dec. 5-9 at the Kennedy Center. Sklute says the invitation establishes Ballet West as among the world's leading dance companies. "Let's pray for good weather, because one ill-timed blizzard could really wreak havoc on our schedule," he said.
Transportation is only one of the logistical challenges. Preparations for the D.C. run began in early September, when children's ballet mistress Cati Snar and Sklute conducted children's auditions. A local ballet mistress has been rehearsing the cast, regularly communicating and sending videos to Snar, who also is overseeing the 276 children in four Utah casts.
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Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe
This original recipe included flavors that family and friends love to eat. I usually serve it with warm for dinner and chilled for potlucks. - Kelly Schmitz, Maples Fort Collins, Colorado
- 1 pound ground beef
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- 1/4 cup water
- 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
- 3 to 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, tomatoes, zucchini, cheese and beef mixture. Combine oil and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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FRAZEE, Minn. – A 24-year-old Frazee man has been reported missing, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.By: Forum Communications,
FRAZEE, Minn. – A 24-year-old Frazee man has been reported missing, according to a news release from the Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said Kevin Jacob Niedzwiecki left the Wymer Lake area group home he was staying at sometime between midnight Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.
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text: Mark Kitchell, Alan Baiss Einstein said, "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it". Humanity has achieved wondrous creations through technology and yet frustration persists. As human kind increasingly experiences the insufficiency of its intellect to solve today's global crisis, a mounting urgency is felt to awaken to a greater consciousness that will inform earthly existence. Conscious is a feature film that explores humanity's potential to intentionally participate in a leap toward a new level of consciousness. Will we make it? | When making a fiscal sponsorship donation with a credit card, 3% is deducted from the donation amount to cover the merchant account processing fees. This deduction is waived when donating with a check. Checks can be made out to "San Francisco Film Society" and mailed to: San Francisco Film Society ATTN: Finance Dept. 39 Mesa St. Suite 110 San Francisco, CA 94129 Please indicate "FSP 1200" in the memo of the check. |


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Former Congressman recovering from strokeMarch 23, 2013Former U.S. Congressman and Ohio Representative Charlie Wilson is continuing to recover from a stroke and showing signs of progress, according to local officials.... formermttanI wonder if his doctors and nurses let him know how they feel about Obamacare. All I have heard is complaints from them in this area. Hope they let him know their opinions since he avoided his constituents when he voted for it. Hope he recovers but stays in Florida. 0 Agrees | 0 Disagrees | Report Abuse » asknotBeRight, brain aneurysm, stroke, induced coma, ummm thats a bad situation, regardless of what you want to call it, your first post was very creepy, IMO. 1 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » BeRightThe article does not say he is gravely ill, it says he showing signs of progress, according to local officials. 1 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse » asknotberight, a man is gravely sick, and you choose to only berate the Times for the story being late and vague? And why do you need those fine details? I'm sure if you google it, you'll find what you want. I find your responses alot more odd than the Times being the Times. 4 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse » BeRightWhy would I search the Plain Dealer for info on Charlie Wilson? I think my local paper would have news on a former rep for this area. Should I source the Washington Post for news on Mayor Mathews? News 30 days old showing up on the front page of the MT is still odd. 2 Agrees | 4 Disagrees | Report Abuse » clickhere@BeRight....apparently your only source of news is MT. This was reported on Feb 26. Contact your Congressmen Bill Johnson he knew about Charlie's illness. By Henry J. Gomez, Plain Dealer Politics Writer on February 26, 2013 at 7:20 PM, updated February 26, 2013 at 8:02 PM On Twitter, Ohio Democratic Party Chairman Chris Redfern offered "thoughts and prayers" for Wilson, whom he called a "strong voice for eastern and southeastern Ohio." Johnson, of Marietta, offered well-wishes from him and his wife in an emailed statement. "LeeAnn and I offer our thoughts and prayers to Charlie and his family at this time and hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery," Johnson said. 2 Agrees | 2 Disagrees | Report Abuse » BabsMFallsThis was reported in the Cleveland Plain Dealer back in February. A little slow, Marietta Times? 6 Agrees | 1 Disagrees | Report Abuse » truthandbelieveSince Charlie is no longer a congressman, it is nobody's business who, what, where and when. Speedy recovery Charlie!! 5 Agrees | 3 Disagrees | Report Abuse » BeRightSomething is very odd about this story. First, the incident happened over a month ago and is reported today. No word as to where he was at in Florida, who he was vacationing with or who got him to the hospital. He is still in Florida under observation but does is not say if any family members or friends are with him. Varner only hears about it 2 weeks after the fact. Someone who has spent so much time in the public eye and this report with vague details is just a little odd. 2 Agrees | 7 Disagrees | Report Abuse » Showing 10 of 10 comments
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I just received an adapter for my 135l, so I may try that tonight and see what that does to magnification/focal length. I'm definitely not an expert on the subject so maybe others can chime in. I like the results thus far.
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Re: Need a good macro lens, where to start?
SunshineRose, the 100 is great for both portraiture and macro. there are countless pictures in our galleries by talented people here who have made this lens work wonders. The Canon 180 is also a good lens, but it is heavier, the focal length is not as easy to manipulate for portraiture and the max aperture is 3.5
Anyway, i would say that you can add that reviews opinions to your arsenal, but don't let it override all the positive and glowing ones which say the exact oposite. The 100 USM f2.8 and the 100 IS are excellent lenses
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I just noticed that there is a 72mm Canon 500D for sale over at Photo Camel in their Marketplace section. The guy want $99 for it. I have a 72mm and use it occasionally on my 180mm macro and also on my 70-200mm f 2.8 with a stepup ring. It works very well for flower photography on the 70-200.
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I've orderered the 100mm F2.8, not the L, but I'll get my feet wet with this one and see if I feel I need the L. I'm guessing this one will be satisfactory for someone just playing with macro. Thank you to everyone for all the input, it has been invaluable.
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Fields, 66, was charged with one count of misdemeanor simple possession of a controlled substance Wednesday afternoon.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Kanawha County Magistrate Court, Fields was found in possession of four Roxicodone pills during a traffic stop on Paint Creek Road Aug. 29. Fields told State Police Cpl. B.G. Wriston a friend gave him the pills and he didn't have a prescription for them.
Fields was initially pulled over after Wriston observed the vehicle run off the right edge of the road. The mayor was operating a city police vehicle at the time of the incident.
Pratt City Council members voted Sept. 10 to bar Fields from using city vehicles. The vote came after a closed-door executive session.
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Roxicodone is a form of oxycodone. Legally, it is a Schedule II drug, meaning Fields could face six months to a year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. State law would allows probation for a first offense.
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Nov 12, 2003 — In Europe, the black currant fruit is really popular, but chances are, you've never tasted it here. Farming black currants was banned nearly a hundred years ago because the plant spread disease through forests. Now, states are easing up on their bans, and growers are determined to bring this "forbidden fruit" to the American palate. But forestry experts caution that the black currant revival may still pose a danger to trees. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lisa Phillips reports. Go to full article
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Oct 27, 2003 — For almost 20 years, the federal government has paid farmers to convert some of their land to natural habitat for plants and animals. The Conservation Reserve Program is designed to protect the creeks and rivers that border farms. This year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is expanding the program to take on an additional two million acres, including 132,000 acres in Illinois. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Jonathan Ahl reports. Go to full article
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Oct 21, 2003 — The fall season brings with it celebrations of the harvest. Pumpkins and gourds show up at the grocery store. And for many families, fall means a trip to the apple orchard. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium's Lester Graham observes that often that traditional celebration of the harvest just ain't what it used to be. Go to full article
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Hello Everyone,
A little background information on myself to start things off. The first discussion board that I developed was for a company called Worr Games Paintball out of California in 2002. I chose phpBB2 software. The site flourished with over 15,000 users at its unfortunate demise. I was hired by a fellow gamer (who was an exec with WGP) to develop and to moderate the website. From what I was told, WGP was bought out by K2 and K2 refused to have a non professional web designer on their payroll. They said they loved the work that I had done, but had to go in 'a different direction'. They tried to maintain the integrity of the board. The new admin and staff was unable to maintain control and ultimately the higher ups felt it was giving WGP a bad name and shut it down. The site lasted three or four years under my admin, less than a month under the professionals.
In 2003 I began receiving offers by several gaming team leaders to develop websites and discussion boards for their respective teams. I learned phpNuke, Post Nuke and several other CMS software and HTML in the process. It also started my foundation for loving to be a code monkey that later played a significant role in deciding my career path.
In 2004 I discovered PackersNews.com boards and were they ever terrible! It was slow, poor design and no consistent admin or moderator to speak of. I offered my services to upgrade and if needed, help moderate. They were worried about cost (They were using I believe ColdFusion and paid DEARLY for it too). I informed them the software was free as were my services and I would even do the work at their location of choice. I never head back from them. Thanks Julie!
Later that same year I came across PF a phpBB2 software based Packers site!! Pay dirt! I could talk Packers on a smooth running, quick forum that I was familiar with and it had a rocking admin to boot. I had ambitions to develop my own Packers themed site for awhile, but with my recent discovery, I put the dream on hold. Going to college also assisted that decision. I threw tons of suggestions/ideas at the owner and eventually drove him bonkers at no fault of his own. I was overly persistent and at times mistakenly feeling my ideas were supreme.
In 2006 I started recording Packers games for the purpose of capturing Brett's final season. I started editing them into short 6-10 minute highlight reels and posting them on YouTube.com. The NFL contacted myself through YouTube staff warning me they would prosecute if they were not removed. They did the removing for me and destroyed my account. That was the final straw. I wanted the videos to be available to anyone who wanted them, it left me with no other option. I had to find a host and start development on my own Packers website.
In October 2006, I searched up and down for a decent software to develop the website. I already had vast experience with phpBB2, php nuke and post nuke among a few others. I desired something new, different perhaps, a new challenge. I came across DragonFly CMS, which coincidently was the same software that eventually powered PF. That bothered me as I wanted to offer something that Packers fans couldn't find elsewhere. I really bought into the features and versatility of the software. I was familiar with the foundation of DragonFly CMS and with that decided I would put forth my best effort to make the site unique if at all possible. Anyone who knows anything about CMS based websites knows how difficult that can be as they are all very similar cosmetically. Even more so when you are limiting your options to a specific color pallete.
Selecting the right name was not an easy task. Tromadz came up with DailyPackers.com. I grew fond of it immediately. We started using that for some time. I had my reservations as I felt the name should begin with the word "Packers". The direction I had envisioned for the website was a place members could call home for Packers discussion. Thus, PackersHome.com was born.
The vision for PackersHome.com was to start off small and let word of mouth transpire the website into whatever it may grow into. The main attraction was the highlight videos and live play by play. Traffic was coming in, but not many were staying around. There were a handful of loyal members who contributed and I was satisfied with that. The five year plan was in effect and going accordingly.
Early June of 2008, PackOne contacted me with a proposition on methods to increase traffic. Increasing the traffic wasn't a priority of PackersHome.com at that point. He had several suggestions and a passion that truly inspired me. The best thing about his suggestions is they worked! PackersHome.com was growing on a steady pace nearly topping 400 members. A total I wasn't predicting to top until the first half of the 2008 NFL season.
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I'm sure you'll have a second segment to this story to add after this season's up.
I've got a few questions that I find interesting and someone else might as well... My apologies if these answers exist elsewhere (poked around a few different boards for a few minutes), but I think they're quite relevant to this topic.
1. Where is your server? Do you have a fat pipe going to your/another staff member's house and are running your server there, or is the server at a colo?
2. Do you personally deal with server maintenance/updates/etc, or are you strictly the code monkey and chief peace keeper?
3. Did you learn from any mistakes on your previous boards that have made a special impact on the development and growth of PackersHome?
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Interesting array of questions you have ...
1.) Locked away in a super secret location. :) Colo
2.) Code monkey? Jeepers ... I believe the first question's answer answers this one as well.
3.) I learned a great deal from previous boards and mistakes made with them. The growth of PackersHome has come from within. Primarily there was a nice kick in the pants when a previous website that I used to frequent was sold to a non-Packers fan owner. The core group of those members came here and it's been an upward swing ever since.
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had no idea u and trom were kronies. what that dork knows about football u could stick o the head of a pin.
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PackersHome has gone through quite a few changes since the last entry and most recently one very dramatic change.
PackersHome was originally developed in a PHP language using MySQL for a database on a Linux operating system. This was something new and interesting to develop in. It presented several challenges and ultimately the CMS used, DragonFly ceased to provide updates.
January 2011, we were shut down on suspicion of being a source of email spam. This was immediately proved inaccurate and the site was restored, however, again we were shut down for the same accusation in May 2011. Saying I was furious over this would be a drastic understatement. We had started the process of getting the new platform ready for take over and the plan was to have a full transition completed during the Summer of 2012 at the earliest. Being shut down twice in four months was unacceptable, and the transition was undertaken in two days, rather than six months to a year. It was a bumpy ride and there's still some bumps.
The transition was forced to avoid hitting PackersHome only to find out that it's been shut down again. That's unstable, inconsistent and again, unacceptable.
PackersHome is now using DotNetNuke with YetAnotherForum plugin for the forums. It's purely C# and ASP.NET with a SQL database on a Windows operating machine. This means, the functions and features that can be developed from the PackersHome team are virtually endless, providing time and skill of course.
PackersHome is implementing a new direction with off site articles being posted in summary or entirety. Previously full off site article posting was agreeable if source link was provided. Surprisingly enough in this day of age, some "editors" fail to understand the hierarchical benefit of other sites spreading their material to more eyes at no financial cost to them. PackersHome's goal is to have its members be more interactive.
Unfortunately, PackersHome will not be creating videos of Packers games anymore. The time to piece together ~7 minutes of highlights became too much effort to merit it's minimal use.
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This chick is crazy!!!
I heard this on the radio this morning and I could not imagine waking up and finding out all my teeth were gone.
A recently dumped Polish dentist got revenge on her former boyfriend by removing all of his teeth – causing his new girlfriend to give him the boot as well, the New York Daily News reported. Anna Mackowiak, 34, agreed to treat a toothache for her ex-boyfriend, Marek Olszewski, 45, just a few days after he had broken up with her. According to the New York Daily News, Mackowiak initially tried to be professional about the process but had a sudden change of heart when she saw him lying in her chair. That's when Mackowiak allegedly gave Olszweski a massive dose of anesthetic and took out every single one of his teeth. After the procedure, she wrapped his jaw in bandages to keep him from opening his mouth – and then she left. According to the New York Daily News, Olszewski knew something was wrong as soon as he woke up, but he didn't realize the full horror until he got home and looked in his mirror. Olszewski said he plans to get implants, but his new girlfriend was so unnerved by his toothless mouth that she left him. Mackowiak is currently being investigated for medical malpractice and could face up to three years in jail. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...#ixzz1tcjjYJts |
May 1st, 2012, 10:41 AM | #5 |
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That was my though when I heard this yesterday.
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May 1st, 2012, 11:17 AM | #6 |
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Toby's Platter
Nachos, Whiskey Girl Wings, spicy jalapeno poppers, crispy deep fried pickle spears, mozzarella sticks and fried Macaroni & Cheese Triangles. Served with Marinara Sauce, Ranch and Bleu Cheese Dressings.
Fried Macaroni Triangles
Creamy, macaroni and cheese triangles fried to golden perfection and served with buttermilk Ranch Dressing for dipping.
Southern Style Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders with Toby's Freedom Fries served with our signature Toby's BBQ Sauce and creamy Ranch Dressing.
Potato Skins
Perfectly seasoned potato wedges loaded with melted cheeses and crispy bacon. Served with cool sour cream.
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla grilled with our Cajun butter and stuffed with grilled chicken, melted mixed cheeses and sautéed onions and bell peppers. Topped with diced tomatoes and served with cool sour cream and our fresh salsa.
T.K.'s Smokehouse Nachos
Freshly made tri-colored tortilla chips piled high with melted jack and cheddar cheese, our house Queso, homemade chicken chili sauce, black beans, fresh guacamole, salsa and cool sour cream with your choice of our house-smoked chicken, pulled pork or BBQ beef.
Whiskey Girl Wings
Hand breaded wings fried and tossed in your choice of our amazing signature sauces. Served with celery and carrot sticks and your choice of Creamy Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing.
Choose Your Sauce
- Chipotle Habanero Pepper
- Jack Daniel's Whiskey BBQ
- Buffalo
-Honey BBQ
- Toby's BBQ sauce
Whiskey Bottle New York Strip
12 oz. Angus NY strip sprinkled with our signature Toby's Seasoning, drowned in whiskey and flame-grilled to perfection.
Rib Eye Steak
14 oz. Angus Rib Eye Steak spiced with our Toby's Seasoning and expertly fire-grilled.
Flat Iron Steak
USDA choice fresh cut, tender and juicy steak seasoned and char-grilled to your liking.
BBQ Chicken Breast
Two grilled, juicy chicken breasts seasoned and generously basted with our Toby's BBQ sauce.
Chicken Fried Chicken Dinner
Boneless chicken breast pounded thin, hand breaded, fried to golden perfection and covered in our country gravy. Served with corn on the cob and mashed potatoes and country gravy.
Shrimp Skewers
Large shrimp, sugar cane skewered and brushed with our tangy, orange zest BBQ sauce. Served with our jasmine rice and fresh vegetable of the day.
(only at certain locations)
Beer Battered Fish and Chips
Cold-water cod filets hand dipped in our famous beer batter and fried until golden brown. Served with our homemade coleslaw, Toby's Freedom Fries and creamy tartar sauce.
(only at certain locations)
Grilled Boneless Porkchops
Two center cut boneless porkchops, marinated in our special sweet and spicy sauce. Fire grilled to perfection and served with cinnamon apples and mashed potatoes.
Zesty Lime Margarita Chicken
Flame-grilled chicken breast flavored with our homemade margarita marinade. Served over steamed baby spinach and fresh vegetables.
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Warm, flavorful tomato basil tortilla filled with grilled chicken, tender baby spinach, sweet honey mustard, fresh guacamole and diced tomatoes.
Southwest Tortilla Soup
Homemade soup featuring diced chicken, bell peppers and black beans with the perfect amount of spice. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro.
Cobb Salad
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with crispy bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped hard-boiled egg, fresh sliced avocado, diced tomatoes and smoked turkey.
Southwest Chicken Salad
Mixed greens, corn, diced red onions, red bell peppers, black beans, toasted candied pecans and diced tomatoes. Topped with flame-grilled chicken breast served with our zesty Southwest Ranch Dressing, fresh cilantro and shredded cheese.
TK House Salad
Cool iceberg and romaine lettuce, tomato wedges, sliced cucumber, red onion, shredded jack and cheddar cheeses and our homemade crunchy croutons.
Side Salad
Smaller portion of our TK House Salad served with your choice dressing.
American Solider
Toby' classic burger fire-grilled and topped with American cheese.
Big Bacon and Cheese
Expertly grilled burger generously topped with cheddar cheese and crispy bacon.
California Burger
Flame-grilled burger topped with melted Swiss cheese, fresh sliced avocado and crispy bacon strips.
Fried Bologna
Toby's favorite with thick-cut bologna seared with onions and topped with American cheese and tangy Miracle Whip Dressing all served on grilled garlic toast.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
A Toby's staple served with slow smoked, tender, juicy pork generously mixed with our signature Toby's BBQ Sauce served with our homemade, creamy coleslaw on a toasted bun.
House Smoked Chicken Sandwich
Smoked chicken pulled and sautéed with fresh spinach and roasted bell peppers. Topped with pepper jack cheese and served on a toasted bun.
Honey BBQ Crispy Chicken Wrap
Breaded chicken tenders tossed in our Honey BBQ Sauce and wrapped in a spinach tortilla with red onions, diced tomatoes, lettuce, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese and Cool Ranch Dressing.
Triple Decker Club
Smoked turkey breast, crispy bacon, American cheese, mayo, lettuce and tomato served on your choice of wheat, white, sourdough or garlic Texas toast.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Hand breaded, fried chicken breast tossed in our Buffalo Sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese and our Bleu Cheese Dressing.
Chocolate Cake
Large slice of our decadent, milk chocolate cake with layers of light and dark chocolate mousse topped with rich chocolate sauce.
Deep Fried Twinkies
Famous Hostess Twinkies deep fried and served warm with our berry sauce and sprinkled with sweet powdered sugar.
All American Apple Pie
An American classic made with Dutch apples, caramel, cinnamon and a hint of brown sugar. Baked in our flakey sable Breton crust.
Sweet Cherry Pie
Sweet cherry filling baked in our flakey sable Breton crust served over fresh raspberry sauce.
Warm Triple Chocolate Brownie
Warm, thick-cut brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and covered in rich chocolate sauce.
Key Lime Pie
Tartly refreshing and made with real Key Lime juice in a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream.
American Girl
Smirnoff Ice, Wave Blue Raspberry Vodka, Blue Curacao, and Grenadine.
Sour-Cherry Limeade
Three Olives Cherry Vodka, Soda, Sweet and Sour Mix, and Grenadine.
Southern Hurricane
Southern Comfort, Creme De Almond, Sweet and Sour Mix, Orange and Pineapple Juice.
Shock 'N' Y'all
Captain Morgan, Peach Schnapps, Melon Liqueur, Orange and Pineapple Juice, Grenadine. Served with an orange and cherry.
Voodoo Bucket
Cruzan Raspberry Rum, Cruzan 151 Rum, Creme De Almond, Assorted Fruit Juices, Sweet and Sour Mix, Lemon-Lime Soda. Served in a Cruzan Bucket.
Red-Bull Frog
Wave Bull Raspberry Vodka, Cruzan Raspberry Rum, Blue Curacao, Lemon-Lime Soda, Sweet and Sour Mix. Served in a Mason Jar, and Topped with an inverted can of Red Bull.
Malibu Sunset
Malibu Rum, Orange and Pineapple Juice, with a splash of Cranberry Juice.
Tennessee Tea
Jack Daniel's Honey, Jeremiah Sweet Tea Vodka, Lemonade, and Sweet Tea. Served in a Mason Jar.
Orange Cream
Smirnoff Whipped Vodka, Vanilla Schnapps, and Orange Soda. Served in a Mason Jar and topped with whipped cream and an orange slice.
Smirnoff Vanilla Vodka, Vanilla Schnapps, and Ginger Ale. Served in a Mason Jar and topped with whipped cream.
Apple Sauce
Cuervo Cinged, DeKuyper Apple Pucker, Pineapple Juice.
Black Jack
Moonshine, Jack Daniels, Raspberry Liqueur, Cranberry juice, and Coca-Cola.
Orange Crush
Smirnoff Orange, Vanilla Schnapps, Triple Sec, and Orange Soda.
Grape Ape
Smirnoff Grape Vodka, DeKuyper Grape Pucker, and a Splash of Cranberry Juice.
"State" Cooler
Malibu, Watermelon Liqueur, and Pineapple Juice.
Cake Slice
Smirnoff Iced Cake, White Chocolate Godiva, and topped with Whipped Cream.
Mini Beer
Licor 43 and Half & Half.
Cinged Sunset
Cuervo Cinge, Grenadine, and dropped into a glass of Orange Juice.
44 Magnum
Moonshine, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, and Sweet and Sour Mix.
Angry Balls
Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey and Dropped into a draft poured Angry Orchard.
Perfect Patron Margarita
Patron Reposado, Patron Citronge, Sweet and Sour Mix, Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda. Served with salted or unsalted glass rim.
Cinged Margarita
Cuervo Cinged, Cointreau, Amaretto, Sweet and Sour Mix, Lemon-Lime Soda. Served with a cinnamon and sugar rimmed glass, and an orange wedge.
Big Dog Daddy Margarita
Your choice of Jose Cuervo, 1800, or Dobel Tequila. Triple Sec, Sweet and Sour Mix, Lemon-Lime Soda. Served in a Mason Jar with salted or unsalted glass.
Jose Cuervo Tequila, Gran Marnier, Sweet and Sour Mix, Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda, Splash of Budweiser. Served with salted or unsalted glass rim.
Strawberry Moonlight
Strawberry Midnight Moonshine and Red Bull.
Cinn-Peach Cooler
Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Peach Firefly Moonshine, Sweet and Sour Mix, and Ginger Ale.
Appalachian Cider Mash
Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey, Apple Pie Moonshine, a Splash of Sweet and Sour Mix, and Ginger Ale.
Crystal Caramel-Shine
Firefly Caramel Moonshine, Vanilla Schnapps, Coca-Cola. Served with a salted rim.
Toby's Front Porch Peach Tea
Peach Moonshine, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and Mint Leaves.
Double Wide Paradise
Blueberry Midnight Moonshine, DeKuyper Blueberry Schnapps, and Lemondae.
Georgia Peach
Smirnoff Peach Vodka, DeKuyper Peachtree, Orange Juice, and a Splash of Cranberry Juice. Shaken and served ice cold.
Cake Batter Martini
Smirnoff Iced Cake Vodka, Godiva White Chocolate, White Creme De Cocoa, and Half & Half. Shaken and served ice cold with candy sprinkle rim.
Lemon-Cucumber Martini
Smirnoff Sorbet Light Lemon Vodka, Thatcher's Cucumber Liqueur, Pure Cane Simple Syrup, and a Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda. Shaken and served ice cold with two cucumber slices.
Huckleberry Cosmo
Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, and a Splash of Lemon-Lime Soda.
Cocoa Cowboy
Smirnoff Whipped Vodka, Godiva Dark Chocolate, Patron Citronge, DeKuyper Hazelnut Schnapps. Shaken and served ice cold in a chocolate lined martini glass.
Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka, Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Pure Cane Simple Syrup, and a Splash of Cranberry Juice. Shaken and served ice cold.
Cruzan Aged Light Rum, Pure Cane Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, Soda Water, and Fresh Lime.
Cruzan Aged Light Rum, DeKuyper Blueberry, Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, and Lemon-Lime Soda.
Cruzan Strawberry Rum, DeKuyper Strawberry Patch, Pure Cane Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, and Ginger Ale
Cruzan Raspberry Rum, Raspberry Liqueur, Pure Cane Simple Syrup, Mint Leaves, and Ginger Ale.


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Non-Needy Relative, In Loco Parentis, and Legal Guardian Grant
What it is:
Cash and medical assistance for children who are in the care of a relative of specified degree or a legal guardian or custodian. Adults who act "in loco parentis" or in the place of a parent may also be eligible.
Who is eligible:
Relatives of a specified degree that care for a minor relative child in their home. A relative of specified degree includes:
Prefixes of great, great-great, or great-great-great are also included. (Such as great-grandparents, great-uncle, etc.) Half-relatives of the above listed relationships can also be considered a relative of specified degree.
Adults who are acting "in the place of a parent" may also be eligible. To be considered as acting in the place of a parent, the adult must have intentionally taken the place of a parent and be responsible for exercising day-to-day care and control of the child. For more information, see the E-Z Manual link at the top of the page.
The Legal Guardian Program provides medical and cash assistance for children who are living with a legal guardian.
To apply for benefits you must:
- Complete an application for benefits
- Sign over child support rights to DSHS
- Complete an interview


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A Word from David Simon
The sacred challenge of human beings on a spiritual journey is to reconcile the opposing experiences of being both personal and universal. Your day-to-day existence is woven around choices that reinforce your sense of individuality. You get out of your bed, brush your teeth, put on your clothes, prepare breakfast for your children, take out your dog, get into your car, and listen to your radio station – until you arrive at your parking space at your job. And all the while, as you go through the motions of a body-mind personality, you have the subtle awareness that your essential nature is transcendent to your skin-bound identity. Experiences, relationships, and beliefs transform, but an unwavering sense of continuity of being persists.
The contradiction between identifying as a human being and identifying as a spiritual being can generate turbulence, as our human mind seeks to fit concepts neatly into one box or another. And yet the essence of spirituality is the coexistence of opposing values – the recognition that I can be this and I can be that. When we move from struggling to resolve contradiction to embracing paradox, a playful sense of release and relief perfuse our mind and body and we feel connected to source.
Self-love is the embracing of all the dimensions of our humanity. It is the fruit of knowing that I am a skin-encased ego and unbounded, infinite, divine consciousness. I am the darkness and the light, the material and the spiritual, the "I" and the "Thou." I am the divine in compelling disguise as a person, and I love the costume. As I embrace and celebrate the paradox in my own life, I spontaneously recognize that you, too, are God in drag, and I cannot help but feel light and loving.
With love,
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Police in Altoona, Pa. charged a Russian-born engineering student at Penn State University with possessing a weapon of mass destruction Sunday, after a routine drug bust turned up something much more dangerous.
"Police say they found a homemade bomb and possible bomb-making materials in his apartment on Friday. Police were investigating a possible marijuana growing operation when they found fuses attached to aluminum and plastic containers." (Via WPXI)
The Altoona Mirror reports bomb squad personnel safely deconstructed Vladislav Miftakhov's suspected bomb and seized other potential bomb-making materials, which the student claimed he ordered over the Internet. The paper notes Miftakhov "experimented with similar devices in California" where his parents currently live.
One of Miftakhov's apartment mates described him as dangerous to WTAJ, and said he had a fascination with explosives.
"He could have killed me, or he could have killed one of my roommates. He's not a trained bomb professional and he's playing with unstable chemicals. ... I'm hoping for the best for him, but I really hope I never see him again, because he's a dangerous kid."
The story is getting some buzz in Miftakhov's native Russia as well. Ria Novosti implies Miftakhov's case bears some resemblance to that of the Boston bombing suspects, though Miftakhov "has not been implicated in terrorism involvement."
Miftakhov is currently in jail on $500,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 5.
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