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YORKTOWN, Ind. — Defense was optional on Friday night as Pendleton Heights and Yorktown combined for 127 points, 1,266 yards, 18 touchdowns, 51 first downs and three kickoff returns for a touchdown.
After more than three hours, Yorktown defeated Pendleton Heights in a Hoosier Heritage Conference shootout 78-49 at Tiger Field.
Chandler Carroll just missed a pair of state rushing records despite sitting out the last half of the fourth quarter. The senior rushed for a career-high and school-record 546 yards and eight touchdowns on 33 carries, including scoring runs of 56, 1, 4, 56, 43, 85, 66 and 25 yards. The state rushing record is 581 yards and the single-game touchdown mark is nine.
"It was a good night," said Carroll. "I have to give credit to my offensive line. Some of those holes tonight you could drive a truck through. They put in the time to get better every day. We played well as a team, and I honestly couldn't care less (how many touchdowns I score) as long as we are scoring as a team."
Yorktown finished with 852 total yards, including 594 on the ground while Pendleton Heights rolled up 416 yards, including 353 through the air.
"Yorktown is a good offensive team, and they have good balance," said Pendleton Heights coach John Broughton. "They are as balanced as any team we played this season."
Senior Eren Davis had a spectacular game for the Arabians, returning two kickoffs for touchdowns. The receiver also finished with eight receptions for 110 yards and three more touchdowns, amassing 30 points himself.
Quarterback Jesse Furrow had a career night throwing the ball, finishing 31-of-55 for 353 yards and four touchdowns. In addition to the three to Davis he also had a 9-yard scoring throw to Nathan Grile.
"He came out of his funk tonight," said Broughton of his quarterback. "He did a good job throwing the ball, and we are pleased."
In addition to Davis' two kickoff returns, Chandler Wilson also returned a kickoff 80 yards for another touchdown as Pendleton Heights had 14 points before it took an offensive snap in the first quarter.
The teams combined for 50 points in the first quarter alone as Yorktown held a 29-21 lead after just 12 minutes. The Tigers led 29-28 at the half and 64-42 after three quarters.
"We have got two good guys back there that return kicks, and no one will kick it to them anymore," said Broughton.
Pendleton Heights (2-5, 0-5 HHC) hosts Muncie South next Friday at 7:30 p.m.

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I had the cast from the current Forbidden Broadway (Natalie Charlé Ellis, Scott Richard Foster, Jenny Lee Stern and Marcus Stevens) at Seth's Broadway Chatterbox (every Thursday at 5 PM at Don't Tell Mama) and they were so funny. They sang two medleys from the show featuring Elena Roger ("Just an utter lack of star quality"), Matthew Broderick ("Nice song if I could sing it…") and more. Before any singing, however, I confronted Natalie on her middle name "Charlé." Literally with an accent aigu over the e. Turns out, her mom named her after her grandfather (pronounced like "Charles" without the S) and Natalie always hated it. But when she was doing a beauty pageant as a 'tween, the announcer read her name wrong and called her "Charl-ay." Voila! Thus her middle name became a tip o' the hat for people who change "Target" to "Tar-jay." The other woman in the show, Jenny Lee Stern, is super-funny. When she told me that she and her husband (Broadway's Jeremy Kushnier) have two kids, I asked her, "How do you stay so thin?" She immediately answered, "Drinking and anorexia." She then followed that with "Hey, if it ain't broke…it's a tried and true combination." Brava!
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On my radio show "Seth Speaks" I had Jeffrey Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) who's starring in Carlo Menotti's The Medium which is opening at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater near Lincoln Center. Jeff told me, "My character is a medium who has a daughter and is also a conniving, drunken scam artist." He sighed. "It's a hard role for me to play…'cause I don't have children." Get tix to The Medium.
I also had Joey Mazzarino, the writer on "Sesame Street" who's spearheading all the new Elmo, the Musical on PBS. He's married to Kerry Butler. As a joke, I called him "Mr. Butler." He laughed and recalled being in Toronto when Kerry was opening as Belle in Beauty and the Beast. Joey saw all the Disney top brass at the after-party and he felt very cool and like an insider. As a photo was about to be taken of everyone, the photographer walked over to Joey and asked, "Can you step out of the photo, please, Mr. Butler?" Joey was obsessed with the double bust: not only "step out of the photo," but "Mr. Butler."
(Seth Rudetsky is the afternoon Broadway host on SiriusXM. He has played piano for over 15 Broadway shows, was Grammy-nominated for his concert CD of Hair and Emmy-nominated for being a comedy writer on "The Rosie O'Donnell Show." He has written two novels, "Broadway Nights" and "My Awesome/Awful Popularity Plan," which are also available at Audible.com. He recently launched SethTV.com, where you can contact him and view all of his videos and his sassy new reality show.)


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee coach Pat Summitt says she will worry about her future at another time. At the moment, her only goal is to win a ninth national championship.
Summitt has spent this season adjusting to life with early onset dementia, Alzheimer's type. The coach said Wednesday she's not thinking about whether she will return after this season ends.
Though Summitt says she doesn't whether this will be her last NCAA tournament, her Lady Volunteers seniors realize this is their final shot. The once-heralded recruiting class has never played in a Final Four -- an accomplishment achieved by every four-year player at Tennessee before them.
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The Wisconsin State Journal (http://bit.ly/OQ7IIr) reports a group of humane societies filed the lawsuit Wednesday in Dane County Circuit Court.
The lawsuit claims the DNR failed to put in place regulations to prevent the inhumane deaths of hunting dogs in confrontations with wolves.
The five-month wolf hunt is scheduled to begin Oct. 15. It is the only such hunt in the nation in which hunters would be allowed to use dogs.
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1:52pm Tuesday 29th May 2012 in Education News By Sophia Sleigh, Chief Reporter
A man has been spotted looking into windows and tried to enter a Sutton primary school on three separate occasions during the last week.
The police are keen to speak to a man who tried to gain access to Manor Park Primary, in Sutton, via the Myrtle Road entrance on May 24, 25 and 28 between 8.30am and 9am.
The incidents have been reported to police by school staff who have challenged the man who walks off without explaining why he was trying to enter the school grounds.
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He is described as of Mediterranean-type appearance with an olive skin.
Sergeant Mick Essien, of Sutton's Town Centre Team, said: "Security procedures at the school have proved to work and staff should be commended for challenging the male about his presence at the school.
"It could be that this man is in dispute with a partner over access to a child."
He also added that there is nothing to suggest that the incidents reported at Manor Park are in any way linked to three incidents reported in Kingston borough since the May 17.
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Top 7-Year CD Rate for 11 States at MidFirst Direct
Last month I reported on very competitive 3-, 4- and 5-year CD rates at MidFirst Direct, the internet division of MidFirst Bank. I learned last Saturday that MidFirst Direct is now offering 7-year CDs, and the rate is very competitive. Unfortunately, the rate has already fallen. It now has a 2.75% APY which is down from its original yield of 3.00%. Even with this lower rate, it's still very competitive compared to other banks and credit unions. The 2.75% APY is listed in the MidFirst Direct CD page as of 10/29/2013. Also listed are a 2.25% APY 5-year CD and a 1.75% APY 4-year CD. Thanks to DA member OldGuy for reporting on the 7-year CD in the forum.
Minimum deposit is $1,000, and the maximum deposit is $250,000. DA member Ally received the following CD details from MidFirstDirect.com (Thanks Ally!):
MidFirstDirect.com rates are only available to residents of Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. IRA and Trust CDs are not available through MidFirstDirect.com. If you withdraw any principal before the maturity date, the following penalty schedule will apply whether interest has been credited or not: 7 to 90-day term - all interest; 91-day to 11 month term - 3 months interest; 12 month to 48 month term - 6 months interest; 60 month term - 12 months interest; 84 month term - 24 months interest.
Note, the early withdrawal penalty for the 7-year term is 24 months interest. That's a sizable penalty. To see how this compares to PenFed's 7-year CD, please refer to our CD Early Withdrawal Penalty Calculator.
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- CDs are funded with a ACH transfer. Trial deposits are used to verify external account.
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- They allow beneficiaries with POD designation. However, this must be done by form after the account is opened.
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Last year a few readers commented that they tried to apply for MidFirst Direct CDs. Two reported having their applications rejected. It appears the reason may have been too many ChexSystem inquiries.
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"Legendary image quality" - Probably a bit strong but refers to the previous lens it replaces (at the price it sold for). Certainly not a reference to every lens Tamron has ever made, or a comparison to a 600L. If you haven't used the older 70-200mm, it was definitely sharp and contrasty but had a few drawbacks, namely focus speed. Simply put, it was slow.
Yes, the weather sucked. Toronto in November, what can you do? We plan to upgrade the review with some more shots as we get them, but wanted to give people a taste as soon as we could.
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Hi all! Total shot in the dark, but are any of you (or anybody you know) going out West from the Twin Cities this summer? I'm trying to climb the Middle Teton. If you're interested in cheapening the cost of driving and need company, let me know! I'd pay I'm 23, in college, quiet and good company. If my girlfriend can come, that would be awesome! I'll pay you $200-$300! My only summit is Mt. Tam in the Bay Area. OBSESSED! Thank you! https://www.facebook.com/#!/NoahDaBoa
Hey dude. I'm thinking about doing the grand and some other peaks out west this summer. Hit me up on Facebook. -Forrest Ross
I don't have any ice climbing experience but would love to do the Grand this summer if the ice section is minimal.
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"Bucknell allowed me to come in undecided and declare my major at the end of my sophomore year. I used those first two years to practice piano and learn to read music. Now I compose mainly classical music, and I've evolved my style to include electronics, acoustic music and songwriting. I've even composed the score for a documentary by my friend Diego Chiri '12.
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Update September 27th:
On Friday morning, at 11:55 am, Brian Piccolo lost his fight with cancer. According to friends and family, he didn't go without a fight- just like he said he would. His main mission before he passed was to finish a house for his wife Shelley and their four kids, and the house is close to being complete. To continue to donate to help finish Brian's mission, account information is listed below.
Forty-three years ago on Sunday, Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo passed away at age 26 of cancer. The movie Brian's Song came out the following year, moving grown men to tears.
In Panama City, Piccolo's second cousin, and his namesake, is fighting a battle of his own- and hoping to leave a legacy behind him.
Two times a day, five days a week, 35 year old Brian Piccolo suits up to train. He's an MMA fighter, who won his last bout a month and a half ago, and is gearing up for another fight this Saturday.
"It's an addiction for me I guess," said Brian.
An addiction that keeps him going, because these days, Brian is battling a much bigger opponent- as he has stage four esophageal cancer.
"In shock," said wife Shelley of their emotions when they first heard the word cancer. The couple has been together for nearly a decade, and the news was hard to grasp.
"I just was baffled by the prognosis that I researched and found and I was like no, we have to find something else," she said.
So the Piccolo's went to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, where in February, doctors told Brian that he had just nine more months to spend with Shelley and their four kids.
"I don't want it to be a pity party," said Brian of his diagnosis. "It is what it is. We're going to do the best we can with it. When I found out I had cancer, I stepped it up a notch, like I had something to prove. They see the fight until the end, until it's over with. That means a lot to them, my kids won't forget it."
SFor many people with a terminal illness, they begin thinking of a bucket list- things they want to do before they pass away. For Brian, his bucket list has one thing on it, and that's to finish this house, for his wife and kids.
"From there we got all the insulation, sheet rock, trim, doors," said Brian, walking around his house.
Two years ago, Brian, a sub-contractor by trade, starting building a new home for his family.
"This will be a door here, and another bedroom here, for one of the kids there," he said as he continued the tour around his half finished home.
Each kid will have a bedroom in the new house, a place to call their own. But with the demands of chemotherapy, Brian, who's built the whole house by hand, can't do it all, and the family has run out of the funds to finish it.
"God know when it's going to be, I don't," said Brian. "But before I go, I'm going to do everything I can to make sure they have everything they need to get by and live with."
"If it wasn't for him, I don't think I would be as strong as I am right now," said Shelley. :Seeing him going, going, going, you don't even realize he's sick. Then every now and then, we get that glimpse of reality that hits in, and it says wow, you really are sick."
"If I go, it's going to be a lot harder on her to raise these babies," said Brain. "If I get this house done, that's just going to make it so much easier."
Get it done to finish the fight and come away with one more victory- for his family. Brian says he is $30,000 dollars short of finishing the house for his family.
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Rescue crews from several areas spent Wednesday afternoon and evening searching for a missing man in the river.
"Rescue personnel started combing river banks on both sides for several miles down river and did not find any sign of this individual," explained Vermont State Police Lt. J.P. Sinclair.
Police say a canoe carrying three people overturned in a rocky and rapid stretch of river. The two other people in the canoe were able to make it to shore. One of them was sent to the hospital for minor injuries.
"They were able to hang onto those rocks for a short time but the third person was swept away from them," said Sinclair.
A State Police Dive Team staged a short distance down the river where the current is less dangerous.
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A great, old story came to Robert Meyers upon reading that Petaluma firefighters gathered Wednesday to honor the city's first professional fireman, James Mott, who died 101 years ago while attacking an automobile fire.
Meyers shares that his grandfather, Henry Meyers, who'd been Petaluma's fire chief early in the 1900s, told him the tale about Mott and the department's adored fire horse, Black Bart.
Reciting the story, Robert Meyers said, "Mott would exercise Black Bart every day by taking him for a walk around town. This walk would be the exact same route day after day after day.
"One day there was a fire call and off they went, down the very same route at a high rate of speed. They eventually came to an intersection where Mott wanted and expected to go straight through. But that did not happen.
"Black Bart always turned to the left at that intersection, so turn left he did, throwing Mott to the ground."
Though hurt, pioneer fireman Mott would survive the sudden diversion from Black Bart and return to duty.
When Meyers' granddad ran to him after he was tossed in the unforeseen turn, the first words from his mouth were, "Tell 'em I wasn't drinking, Henry!"
IT'S HURTFUL to retired SSU geology professor Rolfe Erickson that someone stooped to stealing the roadside memorial he helped to place along Petaluma Hill Road for colleague and
cycling buddy Steve Norwick.
Erickson was riding just ahead of Norwick, a freshly retired environmental-studies prof, when a driver struck Norwick's bike, mortally injuring him, in June of 2012.
Only months ago, Erickson and retired chemistry prof Vincent Hoaglund, who'd also been on the tragic ride, headed up a project to place a memorial to Norwich on the side of Petaluma Hill Road. It was yellow flowers, made of old LP records with rods as stems, set in a concrete base.
Within about the last week, Erickson said, "The whole thing was just taken away."


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NEW ORLEANS - Dozens of firefighters protested outside of New Orleans City Hall and then made their presence felt during the fire department's appearance before the City Council Budget Committee.
Union President Nick Felton said the current staffing proposal would leave the department about 150 firefighters shy of where it should be and he says it doesn't allow for any new recruit classes.
He said that between 25 and 65 percent of the engines sent to fires are going out understaffed.
"(We're) running below industry standards," he said Friday. "This budget doesn't allow for those standards."
However, Fire Chief Tim McConnell did not seem to agree with that assessment.
Under direct questioning from Council President Jackie Clarkson, McConnell said he felt the department had the firefighters it needed.
"I believe we're staffed properly," he said. "I think we're sizing the department correctly for the amount of calls we have.
McConnell said the number of calls for help is down and that unlike what Felton alleges, 33 of the company's units are staffed with 4 firefighters and only 6 units have 3 firefighters on them.
McConnell also said the public does a better job at fire prevention, showing that the department answered 740 calls in 2002 for calls of fires of one-alarm or greater and that 10 years later, in 2012, they answered 360.


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The average adult only gets 6 hours and 55 minutes of sleep, compared to the recommended 8. termlifeinsurance.org
Look, we get it. You're an entrepreneur and there just aren't enough hours in the day. But sleep is really important!
This infographic by termlifeinsurance.org tells us the average adult gets 6 hours and 55 minutes of sleep compared to the recommended 8. And two-thirds of the nation, or 210 million people, don't feel like they are well-rested.
Sound like you?
You might be surprised to know that driving on less than five hours of sleep is like driving with a blood alcohol limit of .05 (the national legal limit is .08).
Have you nodded off today? Three out of 10 people will fall asleep at their desks this month, which cost businesses an estimated $136 billion a year.
Still not convinced?
Lack of sleep lowers libido, increases heart attack risk—it can even make you fat.
Check out the infographic below to read more about how getting more sleep can improve your own finances.
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A new study suggests you can pick a smoker by the condition of their skin.
Past research has shown that smoking sucks. As the nicotine constricts the blood vessels, oxygen is sucked from the skin. In this way, smoking speeds up the ageing process.
In part, this is because the skin can't access all the oxygen and nutrients it needs, and in part because the chemicals in tobacco smoke damage the fibres in the skin that are responsible for its strength and elasticity. This leads to wrinkles, sagging and premature ageing on our face and other parts of the body.
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The latest study has taken this research a step further, finding that smoking specifically leads to sagging of the upper eyelids and chin, bags under the eyes and more wrinkles and lines on the face and lips.
The study, by researchers at the department of plastic surgery at Case Western Reserve University, looked at 79 sets of twins between the ages of 18 and 78.
They were divided into two groups. The first consisted of twins where only one was a smoker, the second where one twin had at least a five-year head start on smoking.
A panel of three plastic surgeons, with no knowledge about the twins' smoking past, analysed photographs of the participants and ranked "age-related facial features".
In the first group, the panel was able to spot the smoking twin 57 per cent of the time, while in the second group the panel got it right in 63 per cent of the cases, suggesting smoking-related ageing can set in after just five years.
Among twins with more than five years' difference in smoking duration, those who had smoked longer had worse scores for under-eye bags, sagging cheeks and lower-lip lines.
"This study confirms some of what was believed in the most scientific way possible," said the study's lead author, Bahman Guyuron. "With longer follow-up, we believe that every smoking twin might have exhibited a difference in ageing."
Over the past 10 years, the number of Australian smokers has fallen 28 per cent. However, more than 2.7 million Australians aged 15 and over smoke daily, with about 300,000 smoking occasionally.
Smoking is recognised as the largest single preventable cause of death and disease in Australia.
In a report released on Friday, it was found that the number of illnesses associated with smoking is more extensive than previously thought.
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The closing down of the Mohave Generating Station and the
Black Mesa Mine are both a victory for environmentalists and Indian
water activists, and an economic catastrophe for the Hopi and
Navajo nations
Global markets could keep Powder River Basin coal flowing overseas for decades to come.
The Environmental Protection Agency withdraws a proposed
rule change that would have allowed fatal amounts of selenium in
The board member of a small electric utility opines that
the wind power mandate of Colorado's Amendment 37 is good for the
energy industry, despite the utilities' resistance
The military's plan to close Cannon Air Force Base
is being fought by nearby Clovis, N.M., a community that, like many
in the West, has become spectacularly dependent on a single
U.S. officials, federal agencies, and even Condoleezza
Rice are trying to stop a Canadian coal mine near Montana's
Flathead Basin.
Coal-mining is always a dangerous business; wild horse
problems in Nevada; biofuel boondoggle?; and biofuel bio the
Auden Schendler says Robert Murray – owner of the
Crandall Canyon mine and a well-known global warming denier –
is responsible for poor decisions that go beyond mining in an
unsafe environment.
With a natural gas shortage looming, and the encouragement
of the Bush White House, energy companies are looking to coal
again, and coal-fired power plants are being planned in Sigurd,
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Farm grounds in east central Illinois continue to slowly recover from the drought that swept across several states last year. More than two-thirds of the state — including Vermilion County — was listed in extreme or exceptional drought conditions at one point as a result of the drought conditions last year.
But winter with its rain and snow has made up for the dry summer, with above average precipitation each month since December.
With planting season right around the corner, Vermilion County farmer Steve Fourez said he is optimistic about the soil situation for local growers.
"I think that whatever we've had in the last six weeks has gotten the tiles starting to run a little bit," he said. "Since we've not had a hard freeze, what we're getting is filtering down in the ground more."
He added the ground was so dry during fall tillage that it reminded him of frozen ground coffee — no moisture.
Numbers released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture back up that theory as reports from the eastern section of the state — including Vermilion County — show 71 percent of the topsoil ranked as having adequate moisture.
Deeper into the ground, the area subsoil is listed as 59 percent having adequate moisture.
The subsoil is an improvement in the situation compared to the end of November last year. USDA reports from Nov. 26 indicated less than 50 percent of the subsoil had adequate moisture then. In fact, 45 percent was listed as having short moisture compared to just 29 percent as of this week.
Topsoil moisture has moved down slightly as of late, with November figures actually showing 77 percent of the top soil as having adequate moisture.
Jim Angel, climatologist for the Illinois State Water Survey, said historically there is not a lot of carryover from drought years to the following spring. He noted the first two months of the year have been wetter thus far as evidenced by the standing water Angel has seen in many fields around the area.
"This is much better than it was last year," he said. "At this time last year, it starting to dry out in many areas of the state."
February received 3.13 inches of precipitation, more than an inch more than the average of 1.99 inches, according to numbers from Aqua Illinois. January's precipitation totals also were up, as the Danville area received 4.08 inches of rain, double the average of 1.91 inches.
December recorded 3.04 inches of precipitation, still more than the average of 2.79 inches for the area. The area has received 8 inches of snow this season.
November is supposed to be a wet month for farmers, but rainfall fell well short of expectations. According to Aqua Illinois measurements, Danville received 1.14 inches of rain, less than half of the 3.53-inch rainfall average for November.
Fourez admitted he was nervous about soil moisture heading into the winter months.
"Everybody's been petty glad to be getting what we're getting" Fourez said about recent precipitation.
He added unless "something changes drastically," he expects to be in the fields planting on a normal schedule this year.
The National Weather Service said in its three-month outlook that the best chance for Danville is temperatures higher than 52 degrees through the month of May.


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The Hawk started to build his new nest Tuesday. National Baseball Hall of Fame electee Andre Dawson took his orientation tour Tuesday at the Cooperstown shrine in preparation for his induction July 25.
Dawson, the lone electee from the Baseball Writers' Association of America, will be enshrined along side Veterans Committee electees Whitey Herzog and Doug Harvey at the Clark Sports Center.
J.G. Taylor Spink Award (writing excellence) winner Bill Madden and Ford C. Frick Award (broadcasting) winner Jon Miller will also be honored.
Dawson, 55, looked as though he could still track down balls in the outfield as he sat in the Hall's Plaque Gallery and spoke to members of the media for nearly 30 minutes Tuesday.
"I've used the word overwhelming on numerous occassions since the announcement," said Dawson, who resides in Miami. "I'm thankful to have this opportunity today. For me, today helps get my feet under me a little more because I know things are going to speed up. It's going to be quite a nervous experience for me."
Dawson calmly and patiently answered questions about his playing days in Chicago and Montreal, about the experience touring the Hall, the influence his mother and grandmother had on him, his upcoming speech and about playing the game the right way _ without performanceenhancing drugs.
Nicknamed "The Hawk," Dawson was a power hitter in a generation before steroids cast a dark shadow on the game. Dawson hit 438 homers and had 1,591 RBIs in 21 major league seasons with Montreal, Chicago, Boston and Florida from 1976-1996.
He also had speed, finishing with 314 stolen bases.
Dawson, Willie Mays and Barry Bonds are the only members of the 400 home run/300 steals club.
The National League's Rookie of the Year in 1977, Dawson made eight All-Star appearances, won eight Gold Gloves and earned the NL MVP in 1987, when the Cubs placed last in the NL East. He did all that without performance- enhancing drugs.
"My message will be probably that you control your legacy," said Dawson, who added he's nearly completed his speech, outside of some tweaks to shape it a little. "My motto in my speech is going to be if you love the game, the game will love you back. That's my message to playing the game the right way and not taking the game for granted.
"Your legacy in this game is who you are, how you carry yourself, your character and your integrity," he continued. "Whether a player elected to use the performance enhancements or whatever, they did it for a reason. Was it the right thing to do? No. That can come back, at some point in time, to bite you in the rear end."
The game, he said, was too important to tarnish it by using something illegal.
"To me, integrity and character is who you are as a player and that's something that you're going to be remembered by," said Dawson, accompanied on the tour by his wife, Vanessa.
Dawson received 77.9 percent of the votes in the BBWAA voting, which was announced Jan. 6. He needed 75 percent to earn induction.
A player had to be named on at least 405 ballots this year and Dawson received 420 in his ninth year on the ballot. A player can remain on the BBWAA ballot for up to 15 years.
Bert Blyleven fell five votes short of joining Dawson. Blyleven, who has 287 career victories and is fifth in career strikeouts, will be on the ballot for the 14th time next year.
"I really sympathize that Bert didn't get in because I thought for sure this would be the year," Dawson said.
"Especially if one of us got in, both of us would get in. ... I just hope next year he can get his due and he can be sitting here."
An 11th-round draft pick of the Montreal Expos in 1975, Dawson played 11 years north of the border. He'll enter the Hall with an Expos cap.
Following his time there, he went to Chicago in 1987, spending six seasons with the Cubs. He ended his career with two years in Boston and two in Florida.
"I want to save the end for dedicating it to my (deceased) mother and grandmother," Dawson said of his induction speech.
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The Hawk started to build his new nest Tuesday. National Baseball Hall of Fame electee Andre Dawson took his orientation tour Tuesday at the Cooperstown shrine in preparation for his induction July 25.
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- Trip, HOF speech expected to be brief Except for the Secret Service agents walking around the village, nothing seemed unusual in Cooperstown yesterday morning despite the scheduled arrival of President Barack Obama today.
- White House: Obama will make visit to Cooperstown
- La Russa humbled by Hall visit A modest and self-effacing Tony La Russa answered questions from the media during his orientation tour at the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday.
- Groundbreaking surgeon Frank Jobe fondly remembered Dr. Frank Jobe, a physician whose work is responsible for saving the careers of numerous major league baseball players, died on March 6 at the age of 88.
- Maddux, La Russa choose not to choose HOF caps (AP) -- Greg Maddux and Tony La Russa will not have logos on their National Baseball Hall of Fame plaques, the Cooperstown shrine announced Thursday.
- Autumn Glory Exhibit open The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown has unveiled its new "Autumn Glory" exhibit, which honors the World Series championship of the 2013 Boston Red Sox.
- Baseball HOF promotes three employees Three members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's senior staff have been promoted to vice president, Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson announced on Tuesday.
- HOF to offer 'VIP Experience' again The legends and heroes of the national pastime call Cooperstown home. But for a few days this fall and next spring, fans can experience the Hall of Fame through an exclusive in-depth exploration.
- Hall changes process for Frick Award The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum's Board of Directors has restructured the procedures for the Ford C. Frick Award selection process, refining the criteria and organizing candidates by era, with changes effective immediately.
- Earliest ideas about creating a Hall of Fame exist in museum's archive Some eight decades ago, before there was a National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, folks in and around the game were hoping to somehow honor the National Pastime with a centennial celebration at what was thought to be the birthplace of the sport.
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---- — PLATTSBURGH — 'Mountain Lake Journal' will soon have a new look, enhanced web presence and a new staff member.
The changes to the Mountain Lake PBS show will be unveiled starting Friday. The program, now in its ninth year, will air at 8 p.m. Fridays — moved from a Thursday slot — after the "PBS Newshour" and will be followed by "New York NOW" at 8:30 p.m.
Producer and anchorman Thom Hallock will continue to lead the team, with additional reports from veteran correspondent Jack LaDuke.
In addition, Mountain Lake PBS producer Tomeka Weatherspoon will produce "The Cover Story," an investigative segment focusing on newsmakers, innovative businesses and human-interest stories from around the region.
"While we are changing 'Mountain Lake Journal's' look and time, what will not change is Mountain Lake PBS's commitment to our viewers — to take them beyond the headlines with in-depth news reporting and interviews to deepen their understanding of the issues that matter most," Mountain Lake President and CEO Alice Recore said in a press release.
Moving the show from Thursday to Friday will better serve as a week-in-review of local and statewide news, she said. The time slot between "PBS Newshour" and "New York NOW" will provide viewers with two full hours of award-winning journalism.
"Teaming up with the journalists from 'New York NOW' will give our viewers even more in-depth coverage of political news and analysis from the Capitol in Albany," Hallock said.
The station's website, mountainlake.org, will re-launch on Friday as well. It will feature a new look, new content and an enhanced web presence for "Mountain Lake Journal."
The website features articles and videos from staff, independent producers and community journalists.
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As most of you already know, today is the day that Bryan A. (or whatever he calls himself these days) begins growing out his mustache in honor of Movember. I won't get into all the statistics and specifics because I think (and I could be wrong) that people unfortunately tend to skip over these things. The basics of it are that he's supporting a cause to promote men's health. Most of us are men here, but that's besides the point.
We're all here because we support Tottenham Hotspur. We're all here because we want to discuss our favorite club within a tight-knit community of people who feel the same sense of joy when our boys step out onto the pitch donned in lilywhite. Some of us have been fans longer than others, and thus have a more extensive knowledge of our club's rich history. No matter how long you've been supporting Tottenham, though, you are surely familiar with our motto.
To Dare Is To Do. Audere est Facere.
Those few words are the ideology behind everything the club does. We are a football club based on action. We stare into the eyes of the greatest of challenges and take two steps forward. We are not built to back down. We are not built to sit idly by and let others do what we ourselves can do.
Bryan-With-a-Y took two steps forward today. He realizes that curing prostate cancer, and improving men's health in general, are daunting challenges. Challenges that will not be overcome by the actions of just one person, but instead by the collective action of many people. We can be those people. You can be that person.
I feel strongly about what Bryan (pronounce "yan" like Mechanick pronounces "Jan") decided to do, and I'm going to ask you strongly to step up and help him, because that's just usually how I come off. In response to his actions, I'm going to pledge to donate $0.50 for every $1.00 donated to his cause up until kickoff of Tottenham's match with Manchester City. I urge you to donate whatever you can. I don't care how small or large it is. Donate something. Let's live up to the same motto that we ask our club to live up to every day. Let's step forward and join Moustache-Bryan. To Donate Click Here!


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Milledgeville, Ga., police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation expect to interview Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the next 2-3 days, representatives from both departments said Monday.
Milledgeville Police Chief Woodrow W. Blue Jr. said his department has been in contact with Roethlisberger's attorney, Ed Garland, and expects to interview Roethlisberger in the next couple of days. Blue said Roethlisberger is cooperating with the investigation. The GBI expects to interview eight people in connection with the investigation in the next three days, said Tom Davis, GBI special agent in charge of Region 6, which includes Baldwin County, where Milledgeville is located.
Roethlisberger is being investigated in connection with a sexual assault alleged to have occurred at the Capital City nightclub in Milledgeville and reported to police on March 5.
Steelers president Art Rooney II released the following statement on Roethlisberger on Monday:
"All of us in the Steelers family are concerned about the recent incident involving Ben Roethlisberger in Georgia. We cannot comment on any of the specifics until law enforcement's investigation is concluded. Certainly, we will continue to closely monitor the situation."
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My cabin was a little larger than some. Large floor to ceiling window was appreciated as was the individually controlled a/c. Plenty of outlets for charging camera and phone, small fridge and safe added to the room. Closet space plentiful. The bathroom had to be one of the smallest I ever had aboard a ship. The shower was barely big enough and if you are a "large" person, you may have a problem.
embarkation and debarkation were a breeze. Friendly and helpful people stationed along the way were an extra I had not seen on other cruise lines.
"Enchantment" is refurbished ad you can see where some more work needs to be done. And it would be helpful if you could check your account via the TV in stead of standing in line.
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I live about 30 miles out of Fort Wayne and upon me and me and my family waking up to no heat or power, we also woke up to this crazy sight, some 20 or so very large branches out in our front yard, along with three or four downed trees around town.
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Sweet. Time to start saving those pennies, just in case. About 1.2 million of them ought to do the trick.Up here in Canada, the penny has been phased out.... I can't save up 1,200,000 of them so I guess I can't get this new camera.
You can save nickels... It's five times less than pennies, and you can get this camera.


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- Address:
1309 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109Neighborhood:
North Beach
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.idealerestaurant.com/
- Phone: 4153914129x
- Hours of Operation:
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Friday - Saturday: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Sunday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian, Pizzeria
- Executive Chef: Maurizio Bruschi
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Catering: Please contact us for more information.
- Special Events: We will open for large parties at lunch. Please contact us for details.
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"For an authentic Roman holiday without the airfare, this undiscovered North Beach gem is worth seeking out."Continued
A bright, colorful Italian restaurant, Ideale is the modern version of a traditional Roman trattoria. It is "festive and boisterous...la vera cucina italiana." Ideale has been bringing a slice of Rome to North Beach for over 20 years with it's highly acclaimed chef, Maurizio Bruschi. Maurizio hails from four generations of Roman chefs, lovingly taught by his grandma, la Nonna Serafina. The pastas and breads are all homemade and the ingredients are hand-picked daily. The 2011 Zagat guide gave Ideale a 24 for food and wrote that the "Italian fare is the real deal...one of the few no tourist eateries in North Beach..excellent pasta and pizza..the service makes you feel like a friend..a delightful experience." Ideale has won numerous awards, including being listed in Zagat's "Best Italian Restaurants in America" and The Chronicle's "Best Pasta in North Beach."
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93 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.2Service4.2
- Ambiance4Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (60)fit for foodies (43)notable wine list (22)special occasion (20)good for groups (18)romantic (17)late-night find (8)kid-friendly (8)great for lunch (3)hot spot (3)scenic view (1)great for outdoor dining (1)vibrant bar scene (1)Show More
- dinerVIPDined on 8/31/2014Large selection of pasta dishes with a great variety of sauces. Generous portions.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Over rated!HopeDined on 8/30/2014My Husband and I attempted to celebrate our both birthdays at this over rated restaurant. We had reservations and I even specified that we were celebrating our both birthdays. We had to wait for our table and then they seated us in a corner of the restaurant. We had to squeeze in to the spot. It was so warm that my husband began sweating. Food was subpar. My veal was very very tough. And the portion was tiny. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Service was fine, nothing out of the ordinary. There was absolutely no celebration offered for our birthday. I do not recommend this place to anyone. There are far better dining establishments in the area such as "The House."
- Excellent Grilled CalamariOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/28/2014I will never be able to enjoy fried calamari again now that I have had the fresh grilled item on arugula and lemon. Also, some great Italian wines available in an affordable range.Special Features:
- Don't miss the homemade pastaevamarieVIPDined on 8/25/2014This is a real find in the North Beach neighborhood. The pasta is all homemade, as is the bread. The lasagne is not to be missed.Special Features:
- One of the few really ItalianxfrankyDined on 8/19/2014One of the very few Italian restaurants which actually serves real Italian food instead of the objectionable Italian-American dishes which every other restaurant cooks but that do not actually exist in Italy. The Insalata di Mare and Gnocchi alla Ricotta really felt like at home. Service was acceptable but not stellar, somehow "Italian" (I'm Italian and I know it...). Reserved through Opentable but the waiter couldn't find the reservation (no idea whose fault it was).
- Good foodOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/17/2014Great pasta - close to the food I've had in rome. Service was great, not stuffy and funSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 8/17/2014Comfortable spot. Pleasant people. Good food. We will be going backSpecial Features:
- DeliciousParastooVIPDined on 8/15/2014Our food was really great. I had the spaghetti with clams and I enjoyed every bite. The service is great too. We arrived 30 min early and they sat us right away.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Will return!FoodeesfDined on 8/15/2014Great food, servers, bartender provided wonderful service. We had to wait for our reservation but the bartender kept us happy! Great find!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Reliable and consistentOpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 8/14/2014Consistently good after many many years. A great place to enjoy good Italian food and be able to talk to your guests. Just a bit off the beaten track so it doesn't feel over run with tourists.
- Favorite restaurant in North BeachaodiciccoDined on 8/13/2014Year after year Ideale continues to be my favorite restaurant in North Beach! The cuisine is authentic and the atmosphere is exactly how you want it to be; energetic, welcoming and very Italian!Special Features:
- Fresh Italian foodOpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 8/13/2014We had a wonderful meal at Ideale last week, all four entrees were excellent.My friend accused us of making her fat (!) by taking her to such good places to dine in San Francisco. We will definitely come back when we're in town again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- authentic and freshnovice1Dined on 8/11/2014as visiting out-of-towners, stumbling on this place was a great find !Special Features:
- This place should be on your "list"MichaelVIPDined on 8/11/2014Our entry into the restaurant was not an "easy ride" however once we got past the miserable person who "welcomed" diners we were treated with incredible care and kindness to let us relax into an wonderful meal and experience. I wish I knew the name of the gentleman who took over and care of us as he was phenomenally welcoming/accomodating. My wife and I will certainly return.Special Features:
- Always GreatFabioVIPDined on 8/11/2014Maurizio and his crew are simply the Best. They are friendly, fun and they serve what I know is authentic Italian food.Special Features:
- You've been to Italy?OpenTable Diner Since 2004VIPDined on 8/8/2014If you've been to Italy, Ideale will give you that same experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Authentic Italian made from scratchJayP80Dined on 8/8/2014We were seated immediately upon arrival. The food was delicious and made from scratch. Our server was friendly, and our portions were moderate. We felt that we got good value for the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Terrible experienceLove2eatDined on 8/8/2014We were crammed next to the 3 other tables with guests. We immediately asked for a larger table, but were denied. The waiter was not able to service any table without bumping into the person or other table. The tiny, tiny two top was so small the bread had to be removed to serve the appetizer. The food was was horrible and served warm. By the time we left, only one other table had been set, so they could have easily made their diners comfortable. We were so disappointed as we were told the owners were from Italy. We were hoping to enjoy food that we had experienced in Rome.
- great house-made pastaOrchestraLoverDined on 8/8/2014I went on the recommendation of a friend. Lots of seafood options, including grilled calamari - yummy. The ricotta gnocchi were light, fluffy little pillows in a flavorful beef ragu. The waitstaff was attentive and service was quick.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- very goodDaveDined on 7/28/2014Real italian cousine in San Francisco. Friendly staff and good meals. I loved the gnocchi, even the "cotoletta" is very good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Came well recommendedCCHMDined on 7/28/2014Good food, great staff and a full on a Monday night. Did not live up to the several recommendations , so perhaps I need to give it a second try. I had the whole fish special, tender but rather bland. The dinning room noise level is high, very loud.Special Features:
- IdealeAndyDined on 7/27/2014Ideale is a good choice if you are in North Beach and want to avoid the touristic restaurants on Columbus Street. Ideale is located a block over on Grant Street which tends to be more quiet. The waiters at Ideale are Italian and speak Italian which is nice. They were polite and service was good. The food is good but not the very best Italian cuisine I've had. Portions of some dishes (e.g., ravioli) could be larger for sure. The ambience is nice and the noise level moderate. They have an extensive wine list. I would eat at Ideale again as their prices are reasonable.Special Features:
- desireeVIPDined on 7/25/2014The restaurant had suffered from a power outage, so the staff was a bit stressed. That may be the reason they did not register the Open Table reservation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Worth Repeat VisitsMayyaVIPDined on 7/19/2014If you are looking for authentic Italian food that doesnt get caught up in the gimmick of North Beach you have found it. Please don't pass on the tortellini. It is simply amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not the best of ItalyzbuilderDined on 7/19/2014Having read favorable reviews, we were eagerly anticipating a memorable experience at Chef Maurizio's cozy location in the heart of North Beach. Sadly, it was not to be. The two of us were crammed into a tiny table in the corner. While the spaghetti carbonara had freshly made pasta, its pancetta was fatty and parmesan was dry, seemingly just sprinkled from a jar. They shouldn't offer this signature dish until they can re-create the way it's served in Rome. The pasta in the lamb papardelle was mushy, with thick tomato sauce smothering the other ingredients. At least the grilled calamari salad and the lemon gelato were delightful. But our dinner simply doesn't compare with what we enjoyed in Italy.Special Features:
- CarmelOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 7/19/2014fantastic food very authentic felt like we were in ItalySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Relaxing and rewardingSFfanDined on 7/18/2014Our waiter was personable; with a strong Italian accent. I asked him to slow down a bit on the specials and he did so graciously. The food items were all beautifully prepared and presented, spiced so well. For instance: the zucchini julienne in olive oil and truffles transformed ordinarily very "ordinary" zucchini into a marvel. The same for all else; ambience is classy and relaxing; a place to return to!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Neighboprhood Gemhle415VIPDined on 7/16/2014Once in a while you discover a little neighborhood gem. This is one of them.Special Features:
- Classic Italian menu, great pastaMixedUpBurgerDined on 7/13/2014Appetizers, pizza and pasta were outstanding. Very reasonably priced, and good selection of wine. Small neighborhood place, can get very snug and a little noisy depending on your seat. Decent service. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal here and recommend it to anyone looking for traditional Italian fare.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Very good but not greatsundinDined on 7/13/2014Nice neighborhood restaurant in North Beach and a solid dining experience. We were a party of four who arrived early for our reservation. The host was friendly and seated us right away. The wait staff was attentive and the atmosphere was nice. Not your typical white table cloth Italian restaurant. Instead, petty colors and interesting art adorn the walls. The food was good but nothing to write home about. Solid but no "oo's or aah's". A nice, cozier alternative to other Italian places in North Beach.Special Features:
- Authentic Italian FareLydiaFanDined on 7/13/2014Every time we travel to San Francisco, we make it a point to stop in for dinner at Ideale. The chef's authentic Italian fare never disappoints. On this occasion we enjoyed fresh local calamari, grilled with organic arugula; thinly sliced beef carpaccio with arugula, capers and parmigiano; bucatini with homemade pancetta and pecorino cheese in a fresh tomato sauce; and a special preparation of homemade fettuccine in a light cream sauce with a generous shaving of fresh black truffles! Delizioso! The reasonably-priced wine list (by bottle, half bottle and glass) and cocktails complimented the meal nicely. Too bad we didn't have room for the profiteroles for dessert! Keep up the good work.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Pleasant but nothing specialsfmotherVIPDined on 7/11/2014Branzino was over-cooked, grilled vegetable entree insufficient quantity for a meal, and none of the dishes were hot enough. Place feels past its prime.I would recommend this to a friend.
- One of our favoritesLbarchitectDined on 6/28/2014We have been dining at Ideale for many years, but hadn't dined there for several. Were quite glad that they were still in business and were just as delicious. Enjoyed the burrata and the carpaccio for appetizers and loved the delicious lamp chops.Special Features:
- Best Italian in North BeachCandaceDined on 6/26/2014Great place, excellent food-everyone cleaned their plates. Service is excellent, all the waiters are Italian!!! Beautiful salads, pasta is a MUST, excellent entrees. Save room for dessert, the panna cotta is the best. The atmosphere is welcoming, outstanding food and service. Ideale has it all....and handsome waiters too!!!!Special Features:
- Service and Noise LevelLeeGeeDined on 6/26/2014For the food, I can highly recommend Ideale! However, the service fell short and the noise level was excessive. The staff was not attentive. Despite having made a reservation, when we entered the restaurant we waited for someone to notice us even though it was early and few tables were full. As the restaurant filled, the noise level rose significantly. (It had previously been noisy due to the staff. Perhaps they raised the bar for noise.) By the time we ordered dessert, our order was very nearly "thrown" on the table. It was off putting and left me feeling that I would not return, even though the food was well prepared. For me, the price did not fit the experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect spot for any occasionwinesnob88Dined on 6/23/2014This was a great find. It was recommended to me from my bosses that had been going there for years. The ambience is quaint, and even though the tables are close together, you still felt you could talk to others at your table without straining. The wine list was superb, and the staff was very attentive. The best part about this restaurant was the price point for the quality/quantity of food that we received. Most of the dishes were under $25 and healthy portion size. I cannot wait to go back on my next visit to SF.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2004Dined on 6/23/2014Our waiter was charming and very accommodating, the food was extremely fresh and delicious. wonderful figs with prosciutto, zucchini, and tomato and buratta appetizers were wonderful pasta and mixed grilled fish also delicious...........very authentic Italian and delicious.Special Features:
- Solid Italian foodyumhoundVIPDined on 6/21/2014I first had dinner at Ideale around 20 years ago when I went with a native Italian who pronounced it very good. It's a solid mainstay in North Beach, serving food a cut above the tourist-heavy pasta houses on Columbus. It's not perfect -- the service can feel a bit rushed and some of their dishes are just OK -- but it's good. Things I've had that I've liked: antipasti plate; grilled calamari salad; pastas; saltimbocca. One thing I did not care for was the special squash blossom pizza -- the combination of delicate squash blossoms and very strong anchovies didn't really work. But they get points for using squash blossoms. This is a good choice in North Beach.Special Features:
- Great PlaceIWANTICECREAMDined on 6/20/2014Recently had dinner at Cafe Ideale, and I was very impressed. The ambiance is great, the server was friendly and welcoming, and the food was perfect.Special Features:
- True Italian cuisineDrMangoVIPDined on 6/15/2014We love this place. It is small and charming. When you are there you could easily pretend you are in Italy. The food is as good or better than most Italian restaurants we visited in Rome and Tuscany. Have the Ravioli Di Zucca you will not be disappointed.Special Features:


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When you first start dating, people always tell you the biggest test of compatibility is going away together. And even long after you're married, that's still true. Since the first time Diane and I went away together (and broke one of the beds at the beach house we stayed in), we decided that an annual test of compatibility would be the perfect anniversary gift to each other. When you travel, you get the chance to become occasional strangers together; forced out of normal rituals, roles, and routines, almost anything can happen.
For example, on last year's trip, Diane had her first run-in with the "shoilet." We decided to take the train all the way from Chicago to L.A. Our first-class cabin on the historic Southwest Chief was supposed to have a bathroom. In reality, it came with a metal closet about as big as an upended coffin that served as both shower and toilet -- or, as we dubbed it, the "shoilet."
Given Diane's claustrophobia and her "stall-o-phobia" (fear of public restrooms), I felt certain right away that this was going to be a nightmare. Instead, every time she went in there she started laughing uproariously. She also talked to me from in there, which she would never do otherwise, expounding on the ingenious features like the sliding plastic window that protected the, um, "shoilet paper."
You think you know somebody ... but when you travel with them, sometimes you realize that even after 20 years together, you still have much to learn.
Yet while we often have such revelatory moments while traveling, Diane is still utterly impossible when I'm trying to plan the next excursion. Getting her to go on a trip is like trying to give a cat a bath. Except, in this case, once the cat finally gets into the bath, she promptly forgets all the screeching and clawing and starts to purr. And she can't understand why I'm still psychically scratched.
For most couples, one person is the designated travel planner while the other's job is to endlessly second-guess and complain. I've seen husbands and wives in both roles. (One friend admitted: "When I travel with the wife, she makes the arrangements; with the mistress, I make them.") And I'm always happy to commiserate with whoever has reservations about handling the reservations.
But at some point the unwilling spouse finally has to let go. Diane usually waits until the plane is heading down the runway. She would probably hold out longer but I'm a whiny, white knuckle flier and I need her support. My fear of flying is not theoretical. The first time I ever traveled with a girlfriend, our plane was hit by lightning and had to make an emergency, slam down landing -- heads between our knees, shoes removed -- at a remote Air Force base. The relationship didn't survive that flight or that trip. Diane, on the other hand, is immensely comforting through really scary situations. When the plane bounces around, she'll rub the inside of my wrist to calm me down.
Once we land, our excursions have a predictable rhythm. Wasted from flying, I turn completely cranky until we've actually succeeded in driving the rental car out of the airport complex and onto the highway. Then I'm fine until we get to the hotel, whereupon we always have one of those little "eye fights" -- you know how couples can argue without saying a word, just through blinking, gaping, scowling, and eye rolling -- because I never want to pay a bellhop to carry our bags. To Diane, traveling is all about bellhops. If she could, she'd have them carry her to the room on a litter.
As soon as a married couple is alone in a hotel room, there's an essential dynamic at play. With all the usual homebound impediments to having sex suddenly gone, what's your pleasure: tourism or the hotel bed, sunbathing or the double Jacuzzi, fancy restaurant or room service. For at least one spouse -- or, if you're lucky, for both -- sex (or lack thereof ) hovers over many vacation decisions. So just like the relationship-movie conceit where you get the awkward first kiss over with before starting the first date, I say make good use of that hotel bed within the first 24 hours at any cost. Then you're both on the same page (and, if she hates Coral World, it's just because she hates Coral World).
As the trip progresses, Diane is better able to surrender to the vacation I "forced her to go on" than I am. I'm envious. She has no problem turning off her cell phone and ignoring e-mail, while I get the D.T.'s (digital tremens) if I'm disconnected for too long. She is also more relaxed about money when we travel. At home she is not a big shopper or splurger -- that's generally my job. On vacation she is more comfortable spending. In fact, she'd order gum from room service if she could. Yet about halfway through a trip I start getting uptight about money and find myself trying to economize in what I hope are small, inconspicuous ways: undertipping or scouring the dinner menu for that fine $11 bottle of Bulgarian chardonnay. Often Diane doesn't even notice. When she does, she'll turn to me and say, "What, you want to start saving money now?" Sometimes the best thing a spouse can do is help you snap back into unreality.
Over the years we've survived the Bermuda Triangle on a teeny cruise ship, wrong-side-of-the-road driving in several foreign countries, a bus tour of a nuclear testing site and, of course, three days on a train with a "shoilet." But it's the tiny moments of travel-induced impetuousness that I treasure most. A series of four shots of Diane from our first trip to the Grand Canyon hangs on my office wall. In the gift shop of the grand hotel next to the canyon, I saw a toy cowboy holster with six-shooters that reminded me of childhood pictures of Diane dressed in her Bat Masterson outfit. So I got them and photographed Diane putting them on and twirling them. Her look of sheer surprise and regressive joy is still infectious.
It is the look that I remind myself is possible every time we sit down and start planning another trip.
Originally published in Ladies' Home Journal, June 2007.