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Over at The New York Times, researcher Daniel Levitin shares why you should give your brain a much-needed reset by only checking email or social feeds during designated times:
If you want to be more productive and creative, and to have more energy, the science dictates that you should partition your day into project periods. Your social networking should be done during a designated time, not as constant interruptions to your day.
Email, too, should be done at designated times. An email that you know is sitting there, unread, may sap attentional resources as your brain keeps thinking about it, distracting you from what you're doing. What might be in it? Who's it from? Is it good news or bad news? It's better to leave your email program off than to hear that constant ping and know that you're ignoring messages.
The science Levitin refers to here is that which he conducted with his collaborator from Stanford, professor of neuroscience Vinod Menon. The researchers discovered that part of the brain called the insula is responsible for switching our thoughts from high-focus to unfocused, depending on the task at hand.
When the insula is balanced evenly, we can be extremely focused for productivity or letting ourselves get caught in wild daydreams to boost creativity. The problem, Levitin explains, is when our insula is imbalanced, either by overwhelming distractors (like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, email, or co-workers) or by a lack of energy caused by a poor night's sleep, for example.
Dedicating portions and set times of your day for checking email, social networks, meetings, or other common attention-sucking tasks can give your brain the much-needed structure it needs.
We've discussed before how much our working environments can have an outsized effect on our output. Luckily, Officelovin is collecting photos of their favorite offices in a variety of industries and locations. The beautiful photos provide plenty of inspiration for both home offices and company workplaces alike.
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The daily grind can quickly overshadow our passion projects; emails and meetings tend to displace things like writing a book or training for a marathon. How can we strike a balance and dedicate time, attention and energy to that one special project that needs our focus? Robin Sharma encourages us to use the 90-90-1 Rule.
For the next 90 days, devote the first 90 minutes of your work day to the one best opportunity in your life. Nothing else. Zero distractions. Just get that project done. Period.
Sharma urges us to not give our peak hours to meaningless work:
Just stop doing any fake work first thing in the morning. Check your email after lunch. Make your phone calls in the afternoon. Surf the Net in the evening.
A study published in the European Journal of Social Psychology concluded that on average, it takes more than two months (66 days, to be exact) before a new behaviour becomes a habit. Sharma's rule tacks an extra month onto the 66 days, guaranteeing that the habit sticks. Give the best hours of your day to moving forward on something meaningful.
Even if you're not heading back to college or putting your own kids on a school bus this fall, there's something about September that brings out an itch for new office supplies. But with thousands of options out there, and a high-price not always equaling a higher value, how do you know what's the best bang for your buck? You ask The Wirecutter, whose writers tested everything (with "over 50 hours spent on fresh research") to compile a detailed list of the best pens and notebooks, to dorm life products like eye masks and shower caddies, to tablets and USB battery packs. A few of our favorites include the best pen:
The 0.7 mm uni-ball Jetstream is the top everyday pick of several widely-read pen aficionados—including our own Tim Barribeau, who wrote our guide—and costs only $9 for a three-pack. It's "widely lauded for being super smooth to use, extremely fine, and requiring very little pressure to use," Tim says. Every expert he's spoken to so far has recommended it, and Amazon reviewers, who have given it 4.5 stars over 49 reviews, like its good color and constant flow, saying it's a good pick for left-handed writers, too.
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International design firm IDEO created a four-part podcast series on Creative Listening for the 2014 Aspen Ideas Festival. In a total of 30 minutes, you can learn key habits for better listening:
How to utilize your intuition: Sometimes too much information is just that. It can be overwhelming and logic can only get you so far. That's when you need to trust your gut and ask, "What's really important here?" "What's going on behind the surface, the unsaid versus the said?"
How to hone your interpretation skills: Industry jargon and wordy explanations often mask the true value of something. Learning how to distill a message down to its essence, into simple, understandable language isn't "dumbing it down," it's giving it wings. . .
And finally, learn how to amp up your curiosity: Curiosity pushes us beyond what we know and challenges us to look at long-held beliefs in a new light. Staying curious—always asking "Why?" like an earnest preschooler—is a critical muscle that needs to be continuously flexed if you want to have new, game-changing ideas.
By actively listening, you can find valuable information to inspire new ideas. The podcasts are rich in examples where innovative ideas have come to light because they listened to more than what was being said. As writer G. K. Chesteron noted, "There's a lot of difference between listening and hearing."
In an in depth article for The Atlantic, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Nancy Andreasen shares her findings on how creatives can have an over abundance of ideas from seeing connections no one else does. One of the participants in Andreasen's study suggests finding a partnership similar to a kite to sift through which concepts are worth pursuing:
In the R&D business, we kind of lump people into two categories: inventors and engineers. The inventor is the kite kind of person. They have a zillion ideas and they come up with great first prototypes. But generally an inventor … is not a tidy person. He sees the big picture and … [is] constantly lashing something together that doesn't really work. And then the engineers are the strings, the craftsmen [who pick out a good idea] and make it really practical. So, one is about a good idea, the other is about … making it practical.
With an overflowing quantity of ideas, it is important to evaluate quality. It's not always easy to take a step back from your creative work and evaluate which ideas should take flight. Partnering with someone with practical experience can help put strings on your idea to get it up in the air and under control.


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Great Ways to Become a Personal Traffic
I have just graduated from college, and I have spent the last few weeks thinking about what I want to do with my life. It has been a pretty difficult decision, but I am pretty sure that I want to become a personal trainer. That is because, I think it would make me happier than a lot of other career paths that I could possibly go down. It is something that will come natural to me, and now I need to figure out how to become one. So I need to look into personal trainer courses and how much they tend to cost.
I think that I should not have any problem paying for courses for becoming a personal trainer, but I do not really know what to expect in terms of a price. I would like to do it over the Internet, if that is possible, because that route would be least disruptive to my daily schedule. I am working full time at the moment, but it is not a job that I really like, and that is why I have been pondering what I want to do for a career.
I hope to start a course for learning how to be a personal trainer within the next few months. I have been trying to set life goals lately, and that is one of the life goals that I wrote down in my journal, after making the decision that I was going to try to become a personal trainer. It is the right decision, I am pretty sure, and I can't wait to get started with trying to become one. I think that I can make a name for myself in this career path, and that it will also be something that I am going to enjoy doing on a daily basis.
Just Started on the Wedding Plans
The amount of stuff you need to do for a wedding never occurred to me until the boss decided that I was going to plan his for him. Of course I can not exactly complain and the truth is that it is a change of pace. Perhaps if I do a good job it might lead to something better, although it is more true that you might well get punished a lot more swiftly it this did not turn out the way that every girl hopes and dreams. I am looking at a nashville wedding photography blog right now. I am not really looking at the photographer so much as looking at the way that they look, meaning the background. I am guessing that the thing to do might be to get a location like one of the old plantation houses on the Cumberland river and then do it from there.
Apparently I am going to need about half a dozen limousines, the bride (my boss) has decided that there shall be one for the parents of the groom to be, another for her parent and then others for the rest of the wedding party. In fact she is talking about real limos too. I was saying that a town car was just as good as a limo if you just wanted to have a car for a couple of people, but that was not what she wanted. It is obvious that she wants this to be a really big deal and it is just as obvious that I am supposed to deliver what she wants. In fact she made me find other people to do all of my normal work and they all hate me for it. Some of them are convinced that I got this job on purpose.
Just Got a Really Good Job
I guess that I am lucky that this guy drinks too much, because that is how I got a job as a plumber's apprentice. That basically means that I drive the truck and do what this guy tells me to do. My Mom and I used to live next door to a guy who is a plumber in essex county nj. Back then he was the entire company driving around in a mini van and taking calls on his cell phone. I was best friends with his youngest son and I had a huge crush on his daughter too, pretty much like every other teenage boy who ever put their eyes on that girl. I mean she was really and truly a swimsuit model type of beauty. Read the end of this entry …
Staying Safe in a Bad Neighborhood
Ever since my uncle's last child moved out of his home, he's been there all by himself. He's not really the kind of person who scares easily, but he didn't want to live alone without some kind of protection. The neighborhood he lives in isn't exactly the best neighborhood. He doesn't like the idea of buying guns, so instead he had me help him find a security system. We went to the adt home security website and ordered a system to be placed in his some.
The system was installed in my uncle's home the next day and he couldn't have been more pleased. There were reports about people in the neighborhood performing home invasions, and he was really scared. He wanted to add some more security to his home in the form of more locks and deadbolts, but he didn't have time. Read the end of this entry …
Finding Happiness in Your Career
Growing up in any first world country seems to involve one question; what are you going to do with your life? I think most individuals my age can relate to the fact that our generation has very little in the way of role models to look up to. We are a wayward generation, born in a time where divorce became the norm and where more families split apart than they stayed together. So growing up, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I considered franchises in the uk, I considered marine biology, I even considered just become a professional scholar that would devote his life to learning..something! Even now nearing thirty years old, I haven't decided as to what I *want* to do. I was always taught that there were things that I should do, that I needed to do. Steps that I would have to take to ensure that I would have stability and happiness in my life. Read the end of this entry …
Great Centurylink Deals in Alabama
I am going to switch my internet service provider soon, because it has become abundantly clear to me that I can get a better deal that what I am currently paying for internet. It sounds kind of ridiculous, but I am actually spending more than 100 dollars on a monthly basis for my current connection. That is simply too much money to spend, and that is why I am going to be looking for ways to get centurylink in alabama for a reasonable price.
I want to get a relaitvely high speed internet connection, but I do not need something incredibly fast. As long as when I start a download, it downloads over 1 megabyte per second, then I will be satisfied. Read the end of this entry …
Great Home Security Systems for a Cheap Price
I am going to try to purchase a home security system for my house at some point within the next couple of days, hopefully. I do not want to take any longer than necessary on making this purchase, as I want to provide my family with protection from burglars and other dangers as soon as I can. I would like to get a security system that will be top of the line quality, and I am looking at this one site, that is: besthomesecurity.net/home-security-deals.html with the hopes that I will find something that works for me.
The reason why I am in such a hurry to get a home security system installed in my house is that about a week ago, my next door neighbor's house was robbed while he was at work. Read the end of this entry …
Always Look at Other Offers
http://www.energyproviderstexas.com/tips-saving-energy.html is one of the best websites to go to if you are in the texas area and looking for a complete list of all of your energy provider options. While of course they can not offer a complete and extensive list of who is in the area and the rates that they offer, it is a great starting point to find some of the big names and some examples of their rates. Read the end of this entry …
Check Them Out, You Will Not Regret
Me and the wife had recently decided to switch up our internet company, but we wanted a company that also provided cable because we were tired of our streaming packages. We wanted some real cable so that we could experience things live instead of having to wait until the next day. So we looked into a few and we were not really impressed, we started to look for a big list of them, and we found one on internetproviders.us they list thousands of different providers and can narrow it all the way down to your city so you know just who operates where. It is a very convenient service and as far as I know nobody else offers one just like it. They have this market all to themselves and they run off of donations by happy patrons. Read the end of this entry …

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Southbound I-680 reopened after fatal crash closed freeway at Stoneridge at 3:30 a.m. today
Original post made on Sep 24, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Monday, September 24, 2012, 6:14 AM
on Sep 24, 2012 at 8:37 am
someone was walking on the freeway? Suicide?
on Sep 24, 2012 at 10:41 am
Stoned? Drunk? Family will probably sue the driver.
on Sep 24, 2012 at 11:59 am
AT the overpass? Was the body ON the freeway NEAR the overpass??
No reason for entire freeway to be detoured on 580 in the middle of
the night IF she was ON the
OVERPASS. I doubt it would or should be the driver's fault regardless. Freeways are for cars.
I am so sick of people walking behind my car in Safeway lot..I couldn't back out any more carefully than I do, but I cannot see either side that always has a van the size of a bus in it. As fast
as they walk, they are behind me when I see them....most show zero sign of caution or interest in protecting their own safety... in this shared space. Why must I act responsibly, in they do not.


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Group formed to battle HS2 rail route plans (From York Press)
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9:10am Thursday 14th February 2013 in News By Mike Laycock, Chief reporter
AN ACTION group has been formed to fight plans for Britain's new high-speed railway to run through the outskirts of a North Yorkshire village.
More than 120 residents of Church Fenton, near Tadcaster, turned up to the campaign group's first meeting.
A spokesman said villagers were concerned the proposals could cause blight and affect their investment in their homes.
However, they insisted they were not "nimbys", saying they would continue to fight the HS2 proposals even if its route was changed away from Church Fenton, as they felt there was no justifiable economic or environmental argument for the line.
The Press reported last week how a rail spur was set to link the new London to Leeds high speed route with the East Coast Main Line near Church Fenton.
The spur will ensure York passengers can use the new route, but four properties on the edge of the village are thought to lie directly on the route of the spur.
One couple, pensioners David and Rosemary Nattriss, spoke of their shock after discovering their detached house in Common Lane might be bought compulsorily and face demolition to make way for the line.
A spokesman for the action group said villagers had been contacted by similar groups across the country who were facing the same battle against HS2.
He said: "There is mounting public opposition to these proposals and the people of Yorkshire will not be fobbed off with a London-centric scheme which won't benefit this region and will cost every household in the UK £1,500."
He said the group was arguing for investment instead in the current railway network, and this seemed even more relevant following the discovery last week of a six-inch gap in the East Coast Main Line track near Hambleton.
"We should be proud of the rail network that our ancestors gave us," he said.
"It provides links for many commuters throughout the country and not just the few who will benefit from HS2."
Ian Jordan, HS2 Ltd director Leeds, Manchester and Heathrow, said High Speed Two would boost the economy in Yorkshire through thousands of new jobs and greatly improved connections between the region and the rest of the country.
He said the Government was bringing forward the public consultation on routes north of Birmingham to start later this year, enabling people to have their say before any decision on where the line will run.
He said: "Wherever practicable, the proposed route has been designed to minimise potential impacts on people and properties as well as important environmental features.
"We will work closely with communities and interested parties to refine plans to find the right balance between delivering essential infrastructure and respecting the rights and concerns of those most affected."
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4:13pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Mr Happy says...
I'm sure there were people like this lot during the 1800's, when the original railway was being built (infact if you've watched certain episodes of Great Railway Journeys you'll know there were).
Luckily these sort of people are usually a minority voice or else we'd all still be travelling around in Hansom Cabs.
6:44pm Thu 14 Feb 13
JHardacre says...
8:42pm Thu 14 Feb 13
Paul Meoff says...
10:30pm Thu 14 Feb 13
padav says...
Readers should consider the following irrefutable evidence;
1. Specific plans for High Speed Rail (north of London) have been in the public domain since 2010 - these included a plan to ultimately link up HS1, London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester - those plans also indicated that hybrid trains would transfer from any new High Speed network back on to the existing classic network, North of Leeds and North of Manchester. Maps showing this outline proposal were in public circulation
2. The detailed route for phase 1 was officially given ministerial approval more than 12 months ago
3. There hasn't been a peep out of any organised group of campaigners based anywhere near Church Fenton (or Yorkshire at all for that matter) between 2010 and January 2013
4. Organised anti-HS2 campaign groups have been operating in the areas close to the approved phase 1 route for at least two years - look up STOPHS2, HS2AA & AGHAST
5. Little more than two weeks after an outline proposal to route phase 2 of HS2 in close proximity to Church Fenton, a spontaneous uprising of public opposition erupts in the village, vowing to challenge HS2 strategy on the grounds that "there was no justifiable economic or environmental argument for the line"
Now, please excuse my cynicism but but somehow I think the above timeline proves beyond resonable doubt, to any objective observer, the real reason why people in Church Fenton SUDDENLY feel compelled to passionately oppose this long overdue project?
Do the words "out of sight, out of mind" spring to mind?
1:11am Fri 15 Feb 13
Magicman! says...
He said the group was arguing for investment instead in the current railway network
As I've said elsewhere, we have a flyover at Hitchin being built, Holgate was recently expanded to a 4-track junction to improve approach speeds to York and reduce waiting times outside of the station... the class 91 loco's are about to be either replaced of fully overhauled to become quicker accelerating and more reliable, whilst the Mk4 Intercity225 coaching stock that goes with the 91's will also be heavily refurbished (go to the National Railway Museum to see a mock-up of the proposals set forward by Eversholt, who is heading this process), next spring will see 4 Transpennine trains an hour between York and Manchester (2 to Liverpool), the additional route getting to liverpool about 30 minutes quicker than the current journey, the transpennine line will be electrified by 2018 which will give us brand new and longer electric trains by the same time to manchester, and also in 2018 the Intercity Express trains will start running on the ECML to replace the Intercity 125's (HST's)...
All that is happening over the next few years and will directly benefit York - so, what 'investment' is it you speak of??
5:18am Fri 15 Feb 13
York1900 says...
But nimbys like to make the news just because they can
1:43pm Fri 15 Feb 13
padav says...
Please feel free to pull me up if I'm wrong but Church Fenton already boasts a railway junction running straight through the middle of the village so if those individuals now flocking to join in this "spontaneous" outburst of civic duty and campaign for what they perceive as a more effective use of taxpayer funding, ie. investment in the "current railway network", are successful it would amount to disruption on the existing line.
So which option do the good citizens of Church Fenton want;
1. Massive works going on along the line of the existing track - this upgrade work would necessitate widening of the trackbed to include new additional lines parallel to the existing line - that would mean demolition of directly adjacent property
2. A new line running behind the village, which won't require demolition of as much adjoining property
Apparently this newly founded action group will be pressing for additional investment in the existing rail network - they needn't bother wasting their time because records sums are ALREADY being invested - witness the recent announcement of a £37bn programme of works, for 2014-19 control period - that's a pro-rata annual rate in excess of £7bn or more than 3 times the cost of HS2 at less than £2bn per year over its 17 year construction cycle
"A spokesman for the action group said villagers had been contacted by similar groups across the country who were facing the same battle against HS2."
I'll bet they have - anti-HS2 campaign groups, also rather miraculously located along route of the already approved phase 1 works, have been itching to add numbers to swell their ranks - what do these campaign groups all have in common - a vested self interest driven agenda - jump up and down, make a much noise as possible and hopefully get the line of route moved (anywhere will do), dumping the problem in someone else's backyard in the process
We know exactly why these people are complaining and it has absolutely nothing to do with driving a better deal for UK plc
Fortunately High Speed Rail enjoys an almost unique consensus across the mainstream political spectrum so whichever party (or coalition of parties) is installed in govt after the next election, HS2 will proceed
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Shanghai Bobby pulls ahead for victory in Aljamin Stakes on Friday at Belmont Park. (Photo courtesy of NYRA)
Champion Shanghai Bobby made his first start since March in the Aljamin Stakes on Friday at Belmont Park, and his victory as the overwhelming favorite just might put him on the path to the Breeders' Cup in November.
Ridden for the first time in the Aljamin by Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez, Shanghai Bobby tracked front-running Dads Caps from second. Dads Caps proved a determined opponent in the stretch, but Shanghai Bobby outlasted him to take charge inside the final sixteenth of a mile and then held off fast-finishing Slan Abphaile by a neck for the win. He completed 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.79 on a fast track at Belmont.
Shanghai Bobby was last seen finishing fifth in the Florida Derby on March 30 after finishing second in the Holy Bull Stakes in his first start of 2013. Shanghai Bobby earned his first win of the year as the 3-to-5 favorite in the Aljamin for trainer Todd Pletcher and owners Starlight Racing, Susan Magnier, Michael Tabor, and Derrick Smith.
"You're always concerned when you haven't run a horse in [six] months, champion 2-year-old, and all of that," Pletcher said. "We felt like we had him ready enough, and he showed up and ran his race."
Shanghai Bobby capped an undefeated 2-year-old season in 2012 with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile last November at Santa Anita. Pletcher hopes the Aljamin sets him up for another trip to the West Coast for this year's Breeders' Cup.
"He ran really well off the layoff. I thought he ran well enough today to put us in the mix for the Breeders' Cup Sprint or the Dirt Mile, but we'll see how he bounces out of it," Pletcher said.
Velazquez said the Aljamin Stakes was a learning experience for him aboard Shanghai Bobby, who can at times be a quirky horse. The rider said he felt like he might have waited a bit too long to ask the 3-year-old by Harlan's Holiday to accelerate, which led to the close finish.
Photo courtesy of NYRA
"It was my first time riding him, but I had watched his previous races, and what he does is get to the lead and wait," he said. "I didn't want to make a premature move and get to the lead too quickly; then, I waited too long and it took him a long time to get going. Finally, when he got to the lead, he started waiting again. His gallop out was really good. He's a tough horse to read."
Shanghai Bobby improved to six wins and one second from eight races with career earnings of $1,857,000.
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Margaret M. Karaffa (81), resident of Bishop, Calif. for 36 years, born in Detroit, Mich. on June 27, 1930, passed away on Feb. 1, 2012 at Bishop Care Center.
Margaret worked many jobs as she followed her husband across America. She was a phone operator in Michigan, a front-office employee for churches in Detroit, Sarasota, Fla., and in Bishop. She also worked for J.C. Penney's for many years in the catalogue department.
In her early years, Margaret sang professionally and auditioned to sing at the Miss Florida Beauty Pageant. She got the job.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Frances "Frank" and Dagmar Dalton; and three siblings, brothers Bill and James Dalton and sister Marie. Margaret was also met at heaven's gate by her husband, Cyril "Bud" J. Karaffa and son, Paul Grigg.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth "Beth" Grigg, and two grandsons, Christopher Lucas Grigg and Zackary A. Grigg, of Sellersville, Pa.
The Rosary will be recited by Father Gracey on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Bishop. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m., followed by interment at the East Line Street Cemetery in Bishop and a luncheon at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church Hall.


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- Address:
2323 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121Neighborhood:
Belltown / Pike Place Market
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $31 to $50
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.tavolata.com/
- Phone: 2068388008x
- Hours of Operation:
Daily 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Brian Clevenger
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: We are happy to help you plan your private event at Tavolata. Semi-private mezzanine can accommodate up to 35 guests or reserve the entire restaurant for parties up to 90 guests. Please contact our administrative office at 206.588.0030 for more information.
- Special Events: Join us for our monthly Sunday Feast, a four-course family meal served at the tavolàta (communal table) where seating is limited to 26 diners. Price will range from $45 - $60 per person depending on the featured ingredient.
A word from Tavolata
Chef Brian Clevenger will dazzle guests using creative house-made pastas to create seasonal, Italian-inspired dishes.Continued
Opened in January of 2007, Tavolàta is Chef Ethan Stowell's second restaurant, located at 2323 Second Avenue in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. House-made pastas, simple Italian cuisine, and a 30-foot communal table (tavolàta) are the focal point of this urban Italian-inspired eatery. Tavolàta offers a full bar and a wine list featuring Italian and Pacific Northwest wines. Tavolàta serves dinner seven nights a week from 5pm to 11pm. Tavolàta has a semi-private mezzanine for up to 35 guests and a small patio for seasonal dining.
Opened in January of 2007, Tavolàta is Chef Ethan Stowell's second restaurant, located at 2323 Second Avenue in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood. House-made pastas, simple Italian cuisine, and a 30-foot communal table (tavolàta) are the focal point of this urban Italian-inspired eatery. Tavolàta offers a full bar and a wine list featuring Italian and Pacific Northwest wines. Tavolàta serves dinner seven nights a week from 5pm to 11pm. Tavolàta has a semi-private mezzanine for up to 35 guests and a small patio for seasonal dining.
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- Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Tavolata reviews from OpenTable diners
87 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.2
- Ambiance4.1Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (53)neighborhood gem (44)good for groups (36)romantic (31)notable wine list (31)special occasion (26)hot spot (20)late-night find (12)great for outdoor dining (12)vibrant bar scene (9)great for lunch (5)kid-friendly (3)great for brunch (1)Show More
- Great go toflannelatorDined on 8/31/2014Tavolata is one of my go to restaurants due to the relaxed atmosphere, service and quality of food that has remnants of traditional Italian (my personal favorite) with a fusion of NW that make it exciting for appreciators of either.Special Features:
- Good service & Food, too hot insidecelebrantsDined on 8/26/2014The service and food were great, but the temperature inside the restaurant was absurd. If you're not going to have air conditioning (which I admit is not needed half of the year), then at least install some ceiling or wall fans and include a pitcher of ice with the carafe of room temperature water from the tap! I'll be back, if I'm ever in the area when it's not summer.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Could be greatSIPSandBITESDined on 8/21/2014We went here for dinner. The restaurant has a cool vibe, but is extremely loud. It seemed like there were not enough servers for the amount of diners there, so service was slow. It took awhile to order, took awhile to receive the food, and then when we were finished and waiting for the next plate, our food sat on the table forever waiting to be cleared. We were offered a complimentary dessert (probably b/c the server knew our experience was not stellar),which was nice, but not enough. We will not be going back. Although the food was pretty tasty, the experience wasn't stellar. It is not an inexpensive place, so in my opinion, if I am spending a decent amount on a date night out, I want to spend it on the best... Not just okay.
- Outstanding!MWPapabearDined on 8/18/2014I personally thanked the new chef for the best octopus I have eaten over 4 continents. Perfectly cooked! The service was outstanding. My wait person Darcy was knowledgeable about the menu, seasonal foods, wine pairings, everything. Made for a very enjoyable experience. I even wrote Ethan Stowell to tell him!Special Features:
- Great SpotOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/8/2014This is a wonderful spot, great ambiance with the modern décor and communal tables. Good food and wine selection.
- Decent food with depressing serverVancouver99Dined on 8/3/2014At first entering Tavolata, the ambience was great- upbeat, industrial with a modern italian twist. Great lighting, big communal tables but also some private seating. The food was overall good (pasta perfectly cooked, salumi platter was a great start, risotta a little bland) but our server R.L. unfortunately was not good. She seemed very put off if we asked for anything as simple as ice on this blistering hot beautiful summer day. It's unfortunate when good food is accompanied by less than enthusiastic service. A smile, introduction & some personality would have gone a long way.Special Features:
- Nice pasta - convenient locationbrunelloDined on 8/2/2014Eating outside in Seattle seems an oxymoron, but we went on a good weather weekend (hot, actually) and were thrilled to find that we could sit outside for an early dinner and relax. The service was excellent; pleasant, informed, helpful. The food was really delicious, we enjoyed everything we had. We're red wine drinkers for the most part; the white wines we started with for appetizers were fine, and cold - but the red wine was too warm and not up to par. Otherwise, a very pleasant experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great housemade pasta, serves lateDentalMattDined on 8/1/2014I had the spaghetti with the anchovie and chili which I thought was excellent. The anchovie was not overpowering which was great. My wife had the tagliatelle with octopus. It did come in a red sauce which wasn't noted on the menu and had some spicy kick to it. Overall this was also delicious with the octopus adding some additional texture. The meat crudo was what can be expected of steak tartar. Went well with garlic toast points it came with. Service was friendly and fast. We dined late and they were seating people after us. Walkable from Pikes market. Noise level was a little loudSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- MagnificotpolovesfoodDined on 8/1/2014Dinning at Tavolata is always a treat. Their house-made pastas are wonderful. My favorite being gnocchi, has just the right texture with that soft, silky, pillowy dough that has just enough bite. The Grilled squid on their appetizer is a must. We played it safe and ordered the rigatoni (with sausage in tomato sauce) and I requested the Telefono be made with butter sauce rather than tomato since we didn't want 2 tomato dishes. The chef was happy to oblige and it was amazingly velvety smooth/rich dish that we couldn't finish it. First time trying lobster mushroom (w/ asparagus) and reminds me of oyster mushrooms, but these might have been dried and reconstituted which gave it a more pronounce woody/earthy flavor and hardier bite. Amazing.Special Features:
- Good food, don't go on a hot dayTheaterGoerDined on 8/1/2014We tried Tavolata for the first time because it is very close to the theater where we attended a play on a recent Friday evening. The food was great! I had the rigatoni and it was delicious. Tavolata would probably have earned more stars for food and ambience, except on the day we ate there the weather was quite warm, and the restaurant has no cooling system to speak of. Our server told us that the group/special events area, upstairs from the main dining room, is especially brutal on hot summer days. So just sitting there was not the most comfortable. The heat also got to the wines; we had a red that would have been especially tasty had it been 15 degrees cooler, but alas, it was well above "cellar" temperature.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- not the besttavalastimeDined on 7/28/2014Who doesn't serve water with ice. I ordered a coke and they brought it out in a warm can. the menu was less than desirable, not very many choices.Special Features:
- Great RestaurantEdmondsKenDined on 7/22/2014Great assortment of small plates as well entree sized steaks and pastas. Very trendy feel and good ambience, with some outdoor seating and open seating facing the sidewalk. Reasonable given the high quality of food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great, as always.Henrysmom1Dined on 7/19/2014This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle. The food is always fresh and delicious. Fantastic homemade pasta, terrific, interesting appetizers. I almost always order the rigatoni with spicy sausage. We also had the sunchokes and heirloom tomatoes which were great. Can't miss with this place. You will have a great meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/14/2014We loved this restaurant!So much so that we have booked again for next week.Happy hour is really a good deal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LaurieDined on 7/13/2014The flavors of the food were perfect! Each dish was very nicely prepared. I dine at alot of resturants and cook myself and I can honestly say the food was perfect. I ordered the Salmon Bruchetta, Burrata, and Rigatoni.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LOVE LOVE LOVE!OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/12/2014Had a fantastic dining experience here this weekend! Staff was friendly and we were sat right away in a nice intimate table. Prices were very reasonable making the night even better. Started with the Salumi Board , its rare that we love all the selections on the board and we were delighted this was the case! Request the Baguette to go with it, really good bread & balsamic. For entrees we had the Bigoli and Rigatoni. Both were outstanding. The flavor of the rigatoni was perfect. We both know we are ruined when ordering pasta anywhere else because it was that good. A perfect date night in Belltown!Special Features:
- Good concept, okay executionItalianFoodieVIPDined on 7/5/2014I hadn't been to Tavolata for a year or more and tried it again recently. I had three courses: panzanella salad, pappardelle with pancetta, garlic, and chili, and olive oil cake with sorbetto. The Panzanella salad had crunchy croutons and very good heirloom tomatoes, but too much dressing which was very heavy on the balsamic vinegar (making it very sour). The Pappardelle was good, but very, very spicy (quite a bit too spicy for my taste--and I like Thai food that brings a sweat to your forehead). The olive oil cake and sobetto was a solid offering. The server was excellent, and the manager stopped by a couple of time to ensure things were right. The place is very, very loud (hard surfaces, no sound proofing) that detracts from dining.
- One unfortunate incidentOdfgwtfVIPDined on 6/29/2014My wife and I have been to Tavolata 65% of the Sunday nights of this past year. We knew one wait person in particular. loved her service, and would ask for her section. We were always granted that for which we are very grateful. She has since moved on but we decided to keep going there. On this first night back we asked about sitting outside. We were told they do not reserve the outside tables, they are first come first served, which I completely understand. So, when we arrived no one, not one person was sitting outside. We asked to sit, two of us, at a four top, closer to the bar and were told NO, we had to sit at a two top. Not another soul was outside with us in the time we sat there. Darcy redeemed the night.I would recommend this to a friend.
- Tremendous experience!aridogDined on 6/28/2014Every course was perfection. Simply an outstanding experience from start to finish. Our server (I believe David was his name?) was top notch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KajunBreesKajunBreesVIPDined on 6/17/2014First time & it was great. Bit noisy. Food was great & more than I could eat. Service was exceptional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 6/14/2014The food was good but the server was spectacular. She clearly enjoys coming to work and making great experiences happen for diners. I will ask for the same server next time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Another great E Stowell restaurantrebowersDined on 6/13/2014The artichoke ravaloi was sheer perfection! Great service. Yummy salumi board!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing Time!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/5/2014I went with my family. They're from Asia and wanted some authentic Italian cuisine. Naturally, I thought of Tavolata. I did not lead them astray. They were very happy with the food and the service was amazing with great recommendations.Special Features:
- Great RestaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/31/2014Great restaurant, great food and excellent service... I wanted to take my brother who was visiting from out of town with his wife to a special place and Tavolata provided that 10 fold... Staff were very accommodating and sat us on the Mezanine floor even though they were shirt on staff... Food was exquisite... Thank you...Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OkayTomRiddleDined on 5/29/2014Although the food was delicious with a good variety of apps, they were out of the salmon at a relatively early dinner. We were a large group and were seated at a long central table. This didn't enhance the opportunity to talk and get caught up with old friends, nor did the the generally loud noise level in the restaurant. This dining may appeal to some, but I found it somewhat disappointing.
- very pleasedOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/23/2014My first visit and our server made us feel right at home. She was a delight! We ended up staying longer than we expected, probably because we felt right at home.Special Features:
- Consistently amazing!!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 5/16/2014We just discovered this restaurant a few months ago and as locals I'm very annoyed that we didn't find it sooner. Everything here is so delicious though I have a really difficult time ordering anything except the rigatoni or the gnocchi. Service is always friendly and appropriately paced. Even though I can tell they're really busy, I never feel as though we're being rushed out like some other restaurants. Everything we've tried here is fantastic and so delicious. It's hard not to over-order just to try more dishes! This is one Seattle restaurant that is not to be missed!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic pastakaraVIPDined on 5/16/2014as always ... and a really creative option for the gluten free folks. Excellent!Special Features:
- Great serviceNanceDined on 5/11/2014Bread was very good. And food was "pure"- home made, but little flavor, and small portions. I had the Agnolotti (small) dinner dish; Asparagus; and a olive oil cake. There was a long line of people waiting to go in, so maybe I would have been happier with something else. If one has sciatica - the wood seats are not the most comfortable. While visiting from CA, I ate at 3 other restaurants that I would return to first.Special Features:
- The following 603 reviews are from the Tavolata reviews archive.
- Unexpectedly loved itFoodfoodfoodDined on 5/2/2014Loved this place. The seating upstairs was lit by candle light on the walls. The food was amazing. It reminded me of little chic hot spot restaurants in Soho in NYC. Highly recommend it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Noisy claustrophobic, great serviceHHHMDDined on 5/2/2014Noisy and designed that way, with all hard surfaces, including the seats, which were uncomfortable. Unpainted concrete walls, feels a bit like a cave -- maybe better upstairs, but I didn't go up. The sidewalk probably would be great on a warm evening. Limited menu, a bit too avant garde for my tastes. A minority of the items were appealing based on the menu, although the dishes we ultimately ordered were superb. But small portions. I'd suggest they add at least a couple more standards -- basic meats and seafood, a couple standard pasta dishes, etc. Not every dish has to reflect the chef's unique tastes!
- Delicious mealOpenTable Diner Since 2005Dined on 4/30/2014I was visiting Seattle for a conference and took myself out to Tavolata on the re commendation of local friends. I had a delicious meal at the bar. Grilled octopus salad, anchovy spaghetti, and salted fennel sorbetto with shortbread were all delicious. I would definitely return if I find myself in Seattle again!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AlwaysjamesVIPDined on 4/26/2014Always excellent. We have never been disappointed in the many years we have dined here. Service is always very good/professional. Staff are all very friendly/helpful. We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointed in SeattleCTfoodieVIPDined on 4/16/2014I had high hopes for Tavolata based on the reputation of Tavolata Chef/Owner Ethan Stowell. The restaurant was a big disappointment. Though the atmosphere was appealing with a cool ambience and communal tables, the food did not live up to the ES reputation. The rigatoni with sausage was just ok. Nothing to write home about. The same was true for the chick pea salad. It had little to no flavor. The brussel sprouts were nice and the charcuterie was a large portion. No cooking by the restaurant crew needed though. The wine recommended by the waitress was average at best though not cheap. With so many other great choices in Seattle, I would not go back to Tavolata!
- Great Italian!JRinGAVIPDined on 4/16/2014Food was great and in perfect portions. Service was fantastic and they have a great wine list. I would highly recommend a visit.Special Features:
- TavolatajamesVIPDined on 4/15/2014As always, it was great! The food, the service, the setting. Great value for restaurant week. All of the staff are so friendly and accommodating. Thank you once again.Special Features:
- DeliciousummyummDined on 4/13/2014Myself and my three friends were very impressed. Thankfully we each ordered something different so we could try a bit of everything. We went for restaurant week and had the last reservation of the night, even so, the wait staff was very friendly and attentive. I don't know if I would be able to afford it if it had not have been restaurant week, but I will go back if I ever get the extra cash!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Italian Food With A Soul.JAM02Dined on 4/11/2014First time to downton Seattle....Loved the neighborhood! The restaurant exceeded all expectations! We ordered an appetizer and two entrees. We enjoyed squid and fennel first along with a half bottle of white wine. The sausage and rigatoni, as well as the spaghetti with anchovy for our main courses took us back to dinners at our grandmother's house. We regretted not ordering the zeppole for dessert...We saw a bowl of them being served at the next table. They looked heavenly... Thanks for the individual bags of pasta at the end of our meal. What a nice touch!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- We had a reservation set forOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 4/10/2014We had a reservation set for 8:15pm and got there at about 8:00pm. We knew we arrived early and decided to sit in the bar for a drink before our table was ready. I told the host that we'd be at the bar and he mentioned he'd come get us when our table was ready. I went back up to the host stand at 8:30 asking about our table and he said "it was still being set." That's what he said when we first arrived. He finally came to get us a 8:50pm. Luckily I was with great company, but that was her first time eating there. Not a great first impression. Although the food was really good.Special Features:
- Good food, great placeOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 4/10/2014We were here for Restaurant Week. The celery soup with chard was amazing. Had the ragu on rigatoni, which was meaty "Italian mama" fare, and had mint leaves in the sauce which was a great subtle pick up. We also had the mackerel, which was simply flavored among spring vegetables (celery, onion, peas), a few mushrooms. I think my dining companion was hungry afterwards, but luckily the rigatoni was meaty and satisfying enough for the both of us. Dessert was fine (grapefruit sorbetto, & a vanilla sauce/lemon custard/rhubarb sauce combination which he thoroughly enjoyed). The only complaint I have was the noise level-- both my companion and I have softer, "crowd pitched" voices, so we had a hard time hearing each other. Otherwise, it was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Give me your Chevrolet Avanlanche "411"
I'm looking at replacing my old girl with something I can haul humans in as well as lots of cargo.
Can I put a 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in the back? Which motor is having the best luck? I would like 4wheel drive. I've had an offer to take a friends out (6 litre, 4x4, black)
I'm looking at 2005 and down which I think is the old body style.
Give me your take on these things. What do I need to know and what do I look out for...
PS and I need 2 really good cup holders (A must for my coffee)
2007 Ford E250(Work van) (Ya, Ya, shut up!)
1996 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 5.7L/4L60E
There are 2 engine choices: the 5.3 that is shared with all the other half-ton trucks and SUV's, or the much less fuel efficient but more powerful 8.1 with an Allison transmission if you choose to go with a 2500 Avalanche. Unless you do a lot of heavy towing, etc. with it, I would recommend the 1500. The 2002's shared their electrical with the rest of the 2002 gm trucks, so there was no class 2 data (makes it a bit easier and cheaper if you want to put a stereo in), and there was no upgraded stereo option. It got the same overhaul as the rest of them in 2003, and a bose stereo was available with the new class 2 data wiring. In 2003 and up, they became available without cladding, in case the cladding is not your style. If you fold the midgate down, it gives you a full 8' bed. The early North Face Editions had a green and grey leather/goretex seats, so that is a unique option you might want to watch for, if you like that style. partway into 2003, they changed the north face to a much more subtle grey leather/goretex seat. It is my experience that most of the 2002's have the good options such as drivers door auto-dimming mirror, the convenience package (=homelink and a few other things). In 2003, avalanches were available with a few less features for those who didnt want the fully loaded one. Thats most of the important stuff, other than make sure if you buy one that it has all of its tonneau panels, as I have heard these can run up to $700 each at the dealer, and there are 3 of them.
Good luck with your AV purchase, Im sure you will enjoy it. I am looking to upgrade to one myself.
2008 FORD F350. My new all-around truck.
2001 Silverado Reg. Cab Not-So-Base -- SOLD
2003 Avalanche Z71. No Cladding. Check out my Mod thread. - Crashed. Will be rebuilt soon.
1974 Triumph Spitfire 1500 - Work in Progress
2003 Sierra 3500 Duramax. The Newer, Better Work Truck -- FOR SALE
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hey cableguy new to this forum, but as to your question about the plywood I was able to get eight 4x8 sheets in the avy with the midgate down. I think the 06 was the last of the first gen avalanches. I've got a 06 z71 ahve had for three years and love it. had a Sierra before and there is no comparison for me between the two. Hope you find what you're looking for and good luck.
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Both of mine have had the 5.3, it's enough, but the weight of the Avalanche is apparent when compared with the same engine in my 2000 Silverado. Most Av's are 4wd, you shouldn't have a problem finding that.
The only problem I found with my 2003 was the bed covers will eventually start to leak. You could probably replace the seals and it would be water tight again. My 2003 lost it's water-tightness on the cover about at about 2 1/2 years old, and my new '07 leaks a little bit already. The bed is drained, so it's not a problem, but your gear might get wet.
Cupholders are a non-issue. I had the front bench in my '03 and the cupholders were excellent, and if you have the full console, they're right there for you as well.2007 Avalanche LT3 4x4 Bermuda Blue Metallic
1987 K10 Silverado 4x4 Short Bed
1975 Piper Cherokee Six 300
Hey CableGuy, If your not dead set on a Avalanche (cool trucks in ther eown way) how about a used Suburban say 96-99. I can get a full 4X8 sheet of wood etc. in my 96 Suburban with the rear seat out and the center seat folded down and close the rear door. Nice when its raining.
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Justice vs Fear...and Justice, for this moment, prevails
Original post made by Caroline on Aug 4, 2010
from the ruling on Proposition 8....
The Due Process Clause provides that no "State [shall]
deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due
process of law." US Const Amend XIV, § 1. Due process protects
individuals against arbitrary governmental intrusion into life,
liberty or property. See Washington v Glucksberg, 521 US 702, 719-
720 (1997). When legislation burdens the exercise of a right
deemed to be fundamental, the government must show that the
intrusion withstands strict scrutiny...
The evidence shows that domestic partnerships do not
fulfill California's due process obligation to plaintiffs for two
reasons. First, domestic partnerships are distinct from marriage
and do not provide the same social meaning as marriage. FF 53-54.
Second, domestic partnerships were created specifically so that
California could offer same-sex couples rights and benefits while
explicitly withholding marriage from same-sex couples. Id, Cal Fam
Code § 297 (Gov Davis 2001 signing statement: "In California, a
legal marriage is between a man and a woman. * * * This [domestic
partnership] legislation does nothing to contradict or undermine
the definition of a legal marriage.").
The evidence at trial shows that domestic partnerships
exist solely to differentiate same-sex unions from marriages. FF
53-54. A domestic partnership is not a marriage; while domestic
partnerships offer same-sex couples almost all of the rights and
responsibilities associated with marriage, the evidence shows that
the withholding of the designation "marriage" significantly
disadvantages plaintiffs. FF 52-54. The record reflects that
marriage is a culturally superior status compared to a domestic
partnership. FF 52. California does not meet its due process
obligation to allow plaintiffs to marry by offering them a
substitute and inferior institution that denies marriage to same sex
Because plaintiffs seek to exercise their fundamental
right to marry, their claim is subject to strict scrutiny.
Zablocki, 434 US at 388. That the majority of California voters
supported Proposition 8 is irrelevant, as "fundamental rights may
not be submitted to [a] vote; they depend on the outcome of no
elections." West Virginia State Board of Education v Barnette, 319
Under strict scrutiny, the state bears the
burden of producing evidence to show that Proposition 8 is narrowly
tailored to a compelling government interest. Carey v Population
Services International, 431 US 678, 686 (1977). Because the
government defendants declined to advance such arguments,
proponents seized the role of asserting the existence of a
compelling California interest in Proposition 8.
As explained in detail in the equal protection analysis,
Proposition 8 cannot withstand rational basis review. Still less
can Proposition 8 survive the strict scrutiny required by
plaintiffs' due process claim. The minimal evidentiary
presentation made by proponents does not meet the heavy burden of
production necessary to show that Proposition 8 is narrowly
tailored to a compelling government interest. Proposition 8
cannot, therefore, withstand strict scrutiny. Moreover, proponents
do not assert that the availability of domestic partnerships
satisfies plaintiffs' fundamental right to marry; proponents
stipulated that "[t]here is a significant symbolic disparity
between domestic partnership and marriage." Doc #159-2 at 6.
Accordingly, Proposition 8 violates the Due Process Clause of the
Fourteenth Amendment.
on Aug 5, 2010 at 1:07 am
I feel the same way Caroline. It made my day.
on Aug 5, 2010 at 9:01 am
I agree -- and imagine how many days it might make for you if you are gay. This is a mighty big step in the direction of guaranteeing full civil rights/social participation to a group that deserves it as much as any other that has "traditionally" suffered discrimination at the hands of the majority.
Kudos to Walker -- and to Boies and Olson for boldly moving forward with this strategy. It echoes MLK's "Why We Can't Wait."
on Aug 6, 2010 at 10:28 am
A Sad Day in America when a radical minority judge can overthrow 10,000+ years of world culture and religious heritage (every religion in the world marries 1 man and 1 woman) to force feed culture change on the 'ignorant masses' who believe in traditional marriage.
The next step of the Progressive Activists like Judge Walker will be to force all US Churches to perform and recognize gay marriages.
If you've not studied the downfall of the Roman Empire, you should....America is the Modern Roman Empire and is on its way to oblivion.


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Photo and Video Gallery requirement for 2year baby wordpress site
I am creating a new wordpress site, it will be a portfolio for a 2 year little baby. I need help with best video and photo gallery plugin (free or commercial)
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The plugin/module should easily integrate with wordpress module
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Sound like a great idea, Do add some flash animations with on your wordpress blog as well in order to make it appear more attractive to the viewer, who is viewing your website.
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You may want to check out GRAND FlAGallery: http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/...album-gallery/
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Two people were rescued after their truck ran off the Rochester Dam in Muhlenberg County.
It happened on the Rochester Dam between Drakesboro and Beechmont.
When first responders arrived, the sheriff's office say they found Teneka Edwards and David Tabb standing on the side of the overturned truck.
Deputies say rescue workers managed to get life jackets to Edwards and Tabb before extending a ladder from the bank to the truck.
Central City Fireman Kevin Tucker then made is way across the ladder to help the two victims get back to the bank.
We're told Tabb sustained minor injuries and deputies say Edwards appeared to be uninjured.
Deputies say Tabb has been with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The sheriff's office says they later located meth on Tabb and charged him with possession of a controlled substance.
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Gallipolis Officer Shot Responding To Domestic Disturbance, Describes Attack
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Galllipolis , Gallia County , Ohio
Gallipolis Police Officer Jamie Bartels spoke first to WCHSTV.COM early Friday morning about the shooting earlier in the week.
Bartels told Eyewitness News he and his partner, Shallon Shuldt were called to the scene of a domestic dispute because county sheriff's deputies were on a meth bust. The shooting occurred about midnight Monday at an apartment complex off McCormick Road in Gallipolis Township. The suspect, Cole Creighton Miller, 28, of Gallia County was arrested on felonious assault charges
"Not long after we arrived on scene, a woman from the apartment came out and told me and my partner the man inside was waiting for us with a shotgun," Bartels said. "A few minutes later, I heard a shotgun being fired and wadding flying everywhere.
"At that point I wasn't hit. My partner and I took cover behind our vehicle and advised him to come out; he failed to follow orders. I had a bad feeling and went to get my shotgun out of my cruiser. I noticed he was peeping around the door inside the apartment, but I couldn't return fire because my partner was in front of me. I told my partner to get out of the line of fire.
"I don't remember hearing or being shot at first, but once I did, I yelled 'I've been hit!' and I went down on one knee to make cover for myself. Another Gallipolis police officer, Chris Withee, came to me. Due to lack of manpower that night, a county ambulance was not immediately available. Another ambulance was taking too long, so Officer Withee drove me to the hospital."
As for the suspect, he knew what he was doing. He was actually taking cover himself.
Bartels is going through a tough time while he recovers from his wounds. "It hurts, the pain is unbearable, and now I realize my everyday lifestyle has changed with what I do with work and of course the financial strain. I have no income until worker's compensation goes through.
"I do consider myself lucky. If that shot had been 2 inches closer to the center of my chest, I might not be here. I have a lot of buck shot in my left shoulder, arm, face and hand."
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There were sooooo many fabulous dresses at this year's Academy Awards. Can we just talk about Penelope Cruz?! I can't believe that woman just had a baby a month ago! And Hailee Steinfeld!!!!! She is so stunning. She reminds me so much of Kendall. I loved her dress and I looooved that she paired it with converse for the afterparty. I like risk takers when it comes to fashion. Also, Jennifer Lawrence looked so sexy in the amazing Calvin Klein red dress.
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The rosters are set for the U.S. Men's and Women's Olympic Hockey Teams.
The roster announcements were made after the NHL Winter Classic in Michigan. The teams will play for the gold medal in Sochi, but the men's roster will not include Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan, a surprise omission for the 2010 Olympian.
Jimmy Howard, who was between the pipes for the Red Wings in Wednesday's Winter Classic, will be the Americans' third goaltender, joining Jonathan Quick and Ryan Miller. The remainder of the roster will include forwards David Backes, Dustin Brown, Ryan Callahan, Patrick Kane, Ryan Kesler, Phil Kessel, T.J. Oshie, Max Pacioretty, Zach Parise, Joe Pavelski, Paul Stastny, Derek Stepan, James van Riemsdyk and Blake Wheeler. John Carlson, Justin Faulk, Cam Fowler, Paul Martin, Ryan McDonagh, Brooks Orpik, Kevin Shattenkirk and Ryan Suter will be on defense for the Americans.
Meanwhile, eleven returning Olympians will be on the U.S. women's roster, including Julie Chu, who is headed to her fourth Olympics. She has already claimed one gold and two silvers.
The U.S. women's team will have seven defensemen, eleven forwards, and three goaltenders:
Amanda Kessel, Jesse Vetter, Molly Schaus, Brianne McLaughlin-Bittle, Kacey Bellamy, Meghan Duggan, Hilary Knight, Jocelyne Lamoureux, Monique Lamoureux, Gigi Marvin, and Kelli Stack.
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