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Insects are part of an animal group known as 'arthropods'. Arthropods are known as such in that they utilize hard protective exterior cases known as an 'exoskeleton'. Arthropods contain a host of well-known multi-legged creatures including arachnids (spiders), millipedes and crustaceans (ocean lobsters and crabs).
This exoskeleton makes up the entire surface of the insect's body, put together by separate plates meeting the joints of the body and legs. Arthropods do have muscles within the exoskeleton, but the muscles attach to the exoskeleton itself (as opposed to muscles attaching to ligaments and tendons, which attach themselves to bones in a human body. Movement is accomplished through these moving muscles, which in turn, move the plated exoskeleton parts. Exoskeletons are primarily made of a substance known as 'chitin', which is comparable to our real-world plastic. This substance is made to be "self-moistured" to prevent the surface of the insect from drying out.
Basic Parts of an Insect
There a three basic parts to an insect - the head, thorax (the central portion of the body) and abdomen (the ball typically seen on many insects).
The head of an insect is where the main receptor parts are located. Typically, you will find the eyes, mouthparts constituting the mouth and biting parts (which also serve to guide food into the mouth), and a pair of antennae, which are sensory organs that allow the insect to use it's smell, taste, touch and 'hearing' abilities. The head of the insect is the most powerful part of it's body and is built from several connecting plates. The eyes of an insect are known as 'compound eyes' meaning that they are made up of several smaller eyes functioning in unison.
The thorax, or mid-section, typically holds the wings (if the insect can fly), usually two pairs (for a total of 4 wings) and 3 sets of legs (for a total of 6 legs). The thorax is also the central location of the more powerful muscles used in operating the wings and legs of the insect. The wings of most insects are setup with a support structure of thickened veins. The pattern of these veins varies from insect to insect. The feet-tips of insects will usually contain sticky pads, hooks or suckers of some type which allow the inset to cling to various types of surfaces or to clasp on to it's prey.
The abdomen makes up the last, and probably the most recognizable, part of the insect. This section of the body stores the bug's digestive system, reproductive organs and sting organs (if applicable). The abdomen is a reactive part of the insect body, meaning that it can expand when the insect feeds.
The body of an insect is does not mature like the body of a human does. The body of an insect must 'molt' or shed it's skin in an effort to grow. Once the insect has shed it's old skin, it then takes in air or water into it's new skin to 'blow' it up to it's new size. This must be done before the exoskeleton hardens once more, or else the insect will not grow into it's new larger size. Some insects have been know to molt over 20 times in their lifetime, but this process ceases when the insect has reached maturity in it's adult stage.
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States vote yes for recreational marijuana use
Last night, Colorado and Washington state voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana.
Washington state will now allow people at least 21 years old to purchase as much as one ounce from a licensed retailer.
Colorado will allow possession of one ounce and also will permit growing as many as six plants in a private and secure area.
Just because the states voted to legalize it, however, doesn't mean that residents of those states can start lighting up.
A federal law still prohibits marijuana use.
"You're going to have the negotiating between the states and the Feds now," said adjunct professor of criminal justice at McMurry University, Dr. Lydia Long. "The Federal government still have the law on the books, so it's still enforceable."
Washington, Colorado and Oregon were among the six states with marijuana on their ballots.
Residents in Massachusetts approved allowing marijuana for medical reasons, but Arkansas voters rejected the same proposal.
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Feds rebuke district over email to parents
Original post made on May 22, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, May 10, 2013, 12:00 AM
on May 22, 2013 at 12:13 am
Given the fact that my child was bullied right out of Duveneck in second grade by a few other boys these allegations don't surprise me in the least. He moved on to another district school that values the feelings of their students and, in fact, spent time at the end of each school day reviewing the goings on of the day and taking care of addressing any difficult interpersonal relationships that came up.
I was horrified when I attended a PTA meeting at Duveneck that had class reps from each of the classes (one boy and one girl). The source of horror was the upper class girls statements that there were only 3 acceptable brands of clothing that a girl should wear at Duveneck (trust me that they weren't the "cheap" brands) without being subjected to ridicule. The really horrifying part of this was that the girls were perfectly OK with this. They thought they were just reporting some everyday facts and had no embarassment or shame about reporting this. I guess their parents went along with this or most likely were the ones who taught their children that it is OK to be status seekers. My children did not acquire their status or social standing through the clothing brands they wore. In point of fact, I often bought my children's clothing at Costco even though I could have well afforde those "designer labels". I am so grateful that my children acquired self worth and did not have to line the pockets of people such as Ralph Lauren or Abercrombie and Fitch. I won't by any A & F, Calvin Klein etc. because they sexualize children in their ads. The models look like they are underage and are provocatively posturing (check out the A and F huge window photos the next time you pass by one of their stores). Do you really want to support companies that sexualize children just because your children pressure you into buying them clothing from those establishments?
Sorry for getting a little off track there but I am very disappointed that the Principal at Duveneck has revealed evidence of a case a brewin'. This is very troublesome for the family and only injures the victim and their family even more. It is time for the PAUSD to stand up and provide direction to the administrators at their schools. Oh, my bad, that would require it coming from Kevin Skelly and he can't even follow the direction of the OCR and doesn't reveal things to the board because he is "embarrassed". Oops, I forgot about the fact that we can't expect a failed leader to provide leadership to his charges. And, we have a school board that fails to lead Kevin into implementing the wishes of their constituents. They are a bunch of ineffective seat warmers.
Time for some big time changes!
on May 22, 2013 at 12:19 am
OOPS! Upon rereading the above comment that I just drafted, I noticed that I forgot to mention that one of the biggest of the bullies who victimized my son was the son of a [portion removed by Palo Alto Onlines staff] future board member. I wondered about that when I went to the OCR meeting at Ohlone last week and heard the audible gasp when the OCR attorney recounted a story of the child of a school board member being a bully and not suffering the same conseuquences for his/her actions because of the parents status as a board member.
BTW, thanks to those volunteer parent organizations who put on that meeting at Ohlone next week. So much good information was disseminated to the large crowd. I was wondering why the PTA groups can't put on similar parent education events when they are clearly called for.
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Hood Canal/Puget Sound Beachfront Home in Hood Canal
- bedrooms 2
- baths 1½
- sleeps 6
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- pets allowed yes
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$ 1,150 - $ 1,525 / week
vacation rental description
The house is a one-level, newly renovated prime South Shore home, situated on the water's edge, with its own PRIVATE beach. PANORAMIC views abound, from the Master Bedroom, to the open-floor plan living/dining room with french doors and large windows to take in the views, easy access to the large waterfront deck areas atop the low-bank bulkhead.
Daydream away to the sound of waves lapping, or fish from the deck right over the water, while drinking in the sunsets to cap off a hard day's work of watching eagles soar and seals entertaining you with their antics. While your hours away to the sound of birds and sea life, swim in bathtub-warm waters, or gather oysters for your omelette, or clams for your dinner from your very own private beach.
If you're looking for the perfect spot to soothe those frazzled nerves, this is the perfect, tranquil place for a short or long-term escape, to remember once again your lifelong wishes.
Your paradise is recently renovated with new kitchen, marble bathroom, hardwood and stone flooring, with an open, spacious, cozy floorplan. There's also a fireplace and a blanket for those romantics evenings, to better enjoy the bay changing its many faces.
We are located approximately 4 miles from Belfair and 4 miles from the popular Alderbrook Resort and Spa on the South Shore of Hood Canal.
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Master Bedroom comes with a Queen-sized bed, and the second bedroom with a Queen-sized bed, The 2 large bedrooms come with luxurious bedding.
Note, for guests above 4, a Sofa bed for 2, is available in the livingroom.
Full modern kitchen with, NEW Dishwasher, NEW Deluxe fridge, NEW stove and Oven, Coffee Machine/Grinder, Microwave, Toaster, Pots and Pans, kitchenware such as salad bowl, casserole, etc, Flat Screen Tv, Cable and DVD player.
Internet Connection with Wifi.
Nice, roomy parking in the yard.
Fireplace, Linen and Towels
Large Ocean View Decks, with 2 tables and chairs and a BBQ, to provide plenty of seating.
Private beach.
Private buoy anchoring for your boat. Public boat launch at Twanoh Park is only 3 miles away.
Kitchen with all the equipments you might need during your stay.
Marble full bathroom, with tub and shower, plus a half bathroom located close to the livingroom.
Washer/Dryer, Iron and ironing board.
Binoculars is also provided.
Kayak available for free on weekly rentals.
activities and attractions in Hood Canal Washington
Hood canal is the Pacific Northwest at its best. Enjoy views of the Ocean, Olympic
Mountains, Bird Watching, Seals, fish jumping, right in front of the deck. From the private beach, collect for your dinner, Clams, Mussels and Oysters. Excellent Kayaking. Golfing at the popular Alderbrook Resort and Spa, to mention a few close-by activities, such as wine tasting, day's tour to within-driving-distance historical Port Townsend, beautiful Port Ludlow, or have dinner at waterfront famous "Hat" Ajax cafe in Port Hadlock, famous for its live band music, and delicious cuisine, or the nearby newly renovated Inn with its own marina, knows for its renowned Chef. For summer water fun, Hood Canal having one of the warmest saltwater bodies in the Puget sound, is the perfect vacation spot.
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2012 Rates.
Dates Daily Weekly Minimum Stay
May 24 - Sep. 30: $250 $1525 2 nights
Oct 1 - May 23: $195 $1150 2 nights
Holiday rates same as summer.
Rates for longer periods, available on request.
50 % Deposit Required to Hold Reservation. Full Payment, latest 4 weeks before arrival.
Damage/Security Deposit in the amount of $250, due at time of final payment and refundable within 7 days of departure if no damage to home or grounds and all items accounted for.
Cleaning fee is $75.00
Sales Tax Not Included in Rental Rates.
No Smoking.
Please contact us if you plan to bring your pet.
Cancellation: Minimum 30 days before arrival date = Full Refund.
Payment. We accept major credit cards,
Note: Until confirmed, rates and fees are subject to change without notice.
Early Check In and Late Check Out my be possible at $20/hour.
Hasse 360 539-8913
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Top things to do in Hood Canal
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- Eat Fresh Sea Food
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Top things to do on a budget
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By GENE PATTERSON
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - It's been 58 years since the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, the decision that did away with the notion that schools could be separate but equal when it came to race.
In Knoxville, a lesser known case broke the school system's color barrier. Lesser known, but no less important.
And now there's a book written by a man who was in the middle of it all.
The book is entitled "With All Deliberate Speed." It is the story of the federal lawsuit that led to the desegregation of Knoxville schools.
If you told young children in the Knox County School system today that there was a time when white kids went to one school and black kids went to another, they probably wouldn't believe you.
But in those days in Knoxville, as it was across the South, segregation was a fact of life.
"Why couldn't these people just go to some other school. They have a colored school in Knoxville," a Clinton farmer told a CBS reporter back in 1955, when schools there underwent integration.
That attitude was the dominant attitude among many whites - separate but equal was fine. But it wasn't fine and in 1959 the Josephine Goss case made that clear.
She was one of 17 children who attended Knoxville City Schools and who challenged the notion that blacks and whites shouldn't go to school together.
And in the middle of it all was a young Fred Bedelle. He represented the City School Board in Federal Court because he says no one else wanted it.
"I had just started to work for the city and was the low man on the totem pole," recalled Dr. Bedelle. "My job was to present at a hearing the board's position and the rationale for it."
Bedelle's book is the product of two years of work, dozens of interviews and the reviewing of more than 10,000 pages of court documents.
And he pulls no punches. He says, for example, the board's attitude toward integration was to drag its feet.
"In my opinion it was going to be like prohibition," he said. "We'll sit around here and wait and it'll go away."
It didn't go away, but people were concerned about moving too fast. In 1955, the city of Clinton was ordered by Federal Judge Robert Taylor to integrate at once and that led to violence.
"In Knoxville, we witnessed what happened in Clinton and no one wanted that," he said.
So instead, with guidance from Judge Taylor, Knoxville began in 1960 integrating one grade at a time. By 1964, that order was scrapped and full integration began. That was also the year that the Civil Rights Act was passed.
"Between 1954 and 1964, the schools had the responsibility of putting kids together in the schools," he said. "But when they left school, the blacks and whites couldn't stop at the same place and have a soda because drug stores wouldn't serve the black kids until 1964 and the Civil Rights Act."
As for Goss, she later taught in the Knoxville school system. Bedelle hired her. And today she lives in Michigan.
Bedelle is proud of his book and those who took part in bringing diversity to Knoxville Schools, an attitude that is the best of the Spirit of East Tennessee.
Specifically Dr. Bedelle says attorneys Frank and Sam Fowler, Avon Williams and Carl Cowan did yeoman's work in bringing about a peaceful resolution to the challenges facing Knoxville's schools and the issue of desegregation.
More information on "With All Deliberate Speed" is available on the book's website.
If you know someone who you believe is an example of the Spirit of East Tennessee, e-mail me at email@example.com.
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Farmers' market implementing green measures
Original post made on Apr 15, 2009
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 4:17 PM
on Apr 15, 2009 at 5:32 pm
I am living in Korea right now, and here, they charge $1.00 for every bag that you ask for. People just bring their own cloth bags where ever they go.... I would think that the USA could do at least as well as South Korea!
on Apr 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Oh, and here, 95% of the markets are "farmers markets".
on Apr 16, 2009 at 9:45 am
I can't believe they won't have space for the Fudge/Caramel Apple guy! He was very popular and every time I was at his booth someone was coming up asking for his caramel apples.


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You know when you are in a job you like. You also know when the task you're doing just isn't right for you.
What lies behind our feelings of work satisfaction or dissatisfaction are our fundamental work interests: These are the things that we enjoy doing, whatever the industry or the job title. The trick to finding career satisfaction can be to identify those core interests and match your job to them.
For example, if you're a science person, you may not be happy working in a job that needs quick decisions, or where you need to use your "gut" to guide you. Likewise, artistic people would be driven mad in a profession that has lots of rules and procedures, or which demands a lot of number crunching.
In a perfect world, we would all choose careers that suit our core interests. However this is not a perfect world: For all sorts of reasons, we can find ourselves in positions where what we're doing just doesn't suit our natural interests and abilities. This is where understanding how job and personality fit together can help you change the situation for the better.
Ability and personality are the two main things contribute towards job satisfaction. You're likely to find that jobs that suit your ability and personality are much more rewarding than those that don't. Here we look at your work interests – an important part of your work personality.
In the 1970s John Holland developed a popular theory of interest development based around these six personality types:
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People living at a trailer park home in Branford told Eyewitness News that their living area has a problem with an infestation of feral cats, which is causing issues for the residents.
Neighbors in the Shoreline Mobile Home Park said the wild cats are causing thousands of dollars in damage to their homes and they are getting no help from the property manager.
So, the residents turned to Eyewitness News for help and the station tracked down the Department of Consumer Protection, who is in charge of enforcing laws and regulations at mobile home parks.
A spokesperson for the Department of Consumer Protection told Eyewitness News that there is an investigation into the Shoreline Mobile Home Park.
Resident Paul Alfano told Eyewitness News that he has seen between 40 to 50 stray cats at the Shoreline Mobile Home Park.
"The complete insulation from front to back has been done twice since I've moved in here," said Alfano, who was unaware of the feral cats population before moving in several years ago.
According to residents, the cats burrow under trailers, ripping down insulation, ducts and piping to carve out places to live. Alfano said the repairs cost him about $8,000 and added that the cats have since destroyed all the work that was done to fix the problem.
"You can smell the ammonia is so strong in the cat urine. You can smell the poop from underneath there," he said. "I've tried to board it up. I've tried, and they just keep getting underneath."
Alfano is not the only resident experiencing a problem with the feral cat population.
"I put $700 two months ago for replacing my tubings under there," said Edgar Milliard of Branford about his home.
Residents said the Renaissance Collaborative Incorporated and property manager Myriam Clarkson have disregarded their complaints and left them fending for themselves, trying to fix things however they can.
"Every year I'll go around with someone in the park and I'll collect all the kittens," Alfano said. "And we give them to the compassion club, we give them to the town and they adopt them out."
Members of the Branford Compassion Club come to the park to feed the animals and have had some of the cats fixed to try to cut down on the population, according to residents.
Eyewitness News visited the Renaissance Collaborative Incorporated, which is the company in charge of the property, however they did not know anything about the Shoreline Mobile Home Park. Clarkson was not at the office in New Haven either.
Eyewitness News reached out to Renaissance Collaborative Incorporated's lawyer, Thomas Lonardo, who refused to comment on the situation.
"I'm trying to do my part, I need her to do her part to take care of the property," Alfano said. "The management's property. It's not my issue to fix this. It's hers (Clarkson)."
Residents also told Eyewitness News that they were worried about a possible rent increase and have said they will refuse to pay it.
However, officials with the Department of Consumer Protection said that increase has not been approved at this time. Officials added because of the problems with feral cats, they do not plan on making residents pay more for rent.
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In the previous part, we explained triangles (symmetrical, ascending, descending). In continuation of these patterns, here are some more variations, the most common being pennant, wedges and widening triangle.
Pennant is similar to a symmetrical triangle, with very few differences between the two. First, while the time taken for completing the formation of a symmetrical triangle is usually 1-3 months, a pennant formation is completed in a much smaller time frame, that is, 10-15 days. Second, clear bottoms and tops are required to form a symmetrical triangle, but a pennant can be created by a simple convergence of straight lines matching the highs and lows of intervening bars (see pennant chart).


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- Studio: Weinstein Company, The
- Release Date: Dec 18, 2009
- Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penélope Cruz
- Summary: Nine is a vibrant and provocative musical that follows the life of world famous film director Guido Contini as he reaches a creative and personal crisis of epic proportion, while balancing the numerous women in his life including his wife, his mistress, his film star muse, his confidant and costume designer, a young American fashion journalist, the whore from his youth and his mother. (The Weinstein Company)… Expand
- Director: Rob Marshall
- Genre(s): Drama, Romance, Musical
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Score distribution:
Positive: 10 out of 33
Mixed: 17 out of 33
Negative: 6 out of 33
Though slightly marred by a clunky structure and a lack of truly catchy tunes, Nine's wall-to-wall first-rate performances from its stellar cast (especially Cotillard) add a touch of class.
Despite following its stage inspiration and bringing structure to Fellini's "8 1/2" (the ultimate source material), Nine still suffers at times from a lack of narrative drive and it doesn't have the surreal, dreamlike quality of "8 1/2" to fall back upon.
It seems perverse to say a musical is at its best when nobody is singing, but Nine is a perverse kind of musical.
We'd all like to live in an Italian movie. So says a character in Nine, and it's probably the best line in this musical misfire.
Eventually, the inconsistency wears, and the film provokes mostly indifference and restlessness.
It's a film within a film about a film within a film, and seems to lose layers of authenticity with each iteration, finally becoming a profoundly alienating experience.
Score distribution:
Positive: 33 out of 80
Mixed: 15 out of 80
Negative: 32 out of 80
Jan 24, 2013Academy Award nominated for Best Supporting Actress I resent the fact that this movie would have negative reviews from fans.
Feb 3, 2013Daniel Day-Lewis is most definitely not in his best form; but Marion Cotillard,who steals the show, and help from the other women in this cast make this musical a triumph. Although not a single song is really entertaining enough to keep you engaged the whole time. I give this film 76%.… Expand
Aug 12, 2010Well, 'Nine' surely is not Rob Marshall's masterpiece (especially after 'Chicago' and 'Memoirs of a Geisha'), but it does have some good points.
First of, technically, there is not much to say against it. Good costumes and set design, nice cinematography and good enough music. The performances are very good, especially Penelope Cruz and Marion Cotillard. Penelope Cruz, once again, proves that she is a very versatile performer and excellently pin-points the Italian accent for the role of Contini's mistress. Cotillard is also excellent, but somewhat underwhelming after her amazing performance in 'La Vie en Rose'. However, the rest of the cast is very good, too. Daniel Day-Lewis is not as good as usual, but still decent. Judi Dench is, well.. somewhat disturbing, but still ok. Nicole Kidman is perfect as the actress-diva of the 60s, but is somewhat underused, since the first half of the film is just building up for her arrival and then: nothing. Lovely performance and singing, though. The story is hard to follow and at the end of the film one wonders what it was all about. A writers block? A mid-life crisis? Many women? A man who does not know what he wants with his life? With his film? Seems ironical, since it reflects Rob Marshall's confusion over what to do with this film, for he surely could have done a much better job.… Expand
Jan 27, 2011This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the movie´s photography is simply perfect, i swear i love it´s scenography, BUT the movie, it´s kind of boring, i admit i like every kind of movies like musicals, historic drama´s but i was REALLY bored. Penelope Cruz actuation was not bad at all, but i consider that is NOT that greatful to be nominated for AcademyAwrds. . I thnk that the movie get´s so long, without an important topic, at the end, WHO cares Contini ? .… Expand
Aug 26, 2010only good parts were when Penelope Cruz was on screen..worth renting if nothing else..........................................................................................................................................… Expand
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The City of Kansas City, Mo., Health Department announces the third annual recipients of its food quality award. The department's Grade A Food Excellence Award is given this year in celebration of the 12th Annual Food Safety and Education Day, which is sponsored by the department and the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. These are the seven award recipients for 2006:
AT&T Canteen Compass -- 2121 E. 63rd St.
Corner Market Cafe -- 4435 Main St.
Crittenton Center -- 10918 Elm St.
Fervere -- 1702 Summit St.
Peachtree Buffet -- 6800 Eastwood Trafficway
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Maggiano's - San Jose
- Address:
3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 1000
Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95128Neighborhood:
San Jose
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Maggiano's - San Jose
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.maggianos.com/
- Phone: 4084238973
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm Please be advised that we do not accept reservations for patio/outdoor seating.
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Executive Chef: Daniel Grice
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Maggiano's delivers! Just place your order, and we'll take care of the rest. All delivery orders include: table coverings, plates & utensils, a complete setup to keep the food warm throughout your event, party-sized pans providing generous portions for all of your guests. Please call 408-423-9476 to schedule your delivery. Orders must be placed by 7 p.m. for next-day delivery. Minimum order required. Delivery fee applies.
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Welcome to Maggiano's in San Jose, located at Santana Row, San Jose's newly opened European-style shopping, dining & entertainment destination. Maggiano's 16,000 square-foot, 220-seat restaurant is ideal for group lunches, festive gatherings & romantic dinners for two. We specialize in serving lavish portions of authentic Italian-American cuisine served family-style. Our menu is large & varied, offering an extensive selection of homemade pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh fish & memorable desserts.Continued
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435 reviews since May 5, 2014
- Food4.1Service3.9
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
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- Birthday DinnerGordonVIPDined on 8/30/2014Good time for my birthday dinner with family! We appreciated the leftovers too!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 28 YearsOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/30/2014My wife and I were celebrating our 28th wedding anniversary and decided to do so at Maggiano's. We have nothing but good things to say about this restaurant and its staff. The staff was courteous; the food was excellent; the place was hopping! If you go, treat yourself to Mom's Lasagna or Chicken and Spinach stuffed Manicotti!! They are FANTASTIC!Special Features:
- Celebrating a retirementNanaClare49Dined on 8/24/2014Wonderful afternoon with the family. Waitress was excellent. Food was delicious!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Why reserve when same as walk-indisappointedSatDinerDined on 8/23/2014We have made reservations for 7:45pm on a Saturday night. When we got there, we needed to get in line to even check-in. Yes there was as line to tell the host that you're there for your reservations. And the line took 15min to get through! When you get to the front of the line, they tell you that you're not fully checked in until everyone of your party has arrived. When everyone of our parties arrived, they tell us we have to wait for another 15-20min. After 15min wait, they then tell us we have to wait for another 20min since people aren't leaving. Our reservations didn't mean anything as we didn't get to sit down until 1hr 15min after our reservations! The food was salty and the service was not good.
- Worst experience at a restauranttwopartyDined on 8/23/2014We (party of two) arrived at 6:20 for our 6:30 reservation. Found a long line to check in. Once completed, we waited in a very crammed, chaotic lobby. The line for the check in changed three times during our 40 minute wait. Several people stood in lines that didn't exist. Had we known the wait would be so long, we would have ordered a drink. Once seated, it took over 20 minutes to get said drink. Waiter didn't offer to get another until it was far too late to wait for another. The food was fair at best. Waiter was not trying nearly as hard as the others we saw rushing about. Despite all the rushing, it seemed everything took a long time. Sadly, I cannot support any of the hype I have heard. We won't be back.
- memoriesmlouDined on 8/23/2014Used to linger here over lunch while studying for classes in San Jose. Now I returned with whole family. They loved it!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/22/2014my date and I waited to be seated 30 mins after reservation time.. Not impressed.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 8/22/2014Our anniversary was made very special by the staff of Maggiano's. We will make it a point to go back when we are in San Jose next time.Special Features:
- A taste of Italy in San JoseLove2eatDined on 8/21/2014I have been to Maggiano's numerous times and the expected first rate service and friendly servers is consistent. The food is outstanding. The price is right and probably less expensive as other comparable restaurants. Overall for food, service and value, I rate Maggiano's a 12 star all the way.Special Features:
- Good Restaurant but long waitOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 8/19/2014We made reservations ahead of time through open table, got to the restaurant 15 minutes early and ended up waiting 40 minutes, which is 25 minutes behind the reservation time. This is at 8:15 p.m. on a Wednesday. While waiting for our table, various people walked up to ask about wait time without reservations, they were told 45 minutes wait. I suppose that the reservation saved us 20 minutes, but still much longer than expected. The staff keeps telling us they have some tables ready but they are cleaning them up, but several groups were called up before us so this must be a common practice with the restaurant. 25 minutes beyond the reservation time and they never offered even a glass of water or acknowledged us during the wait.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food with moderate priceKhoaNguyenDined on 8/19/2014Went here with my family. Great service, plenty of good food with moderate price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The pasta was a hitOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 8/17/2014Everyone enjoyed the pasta. Of course the now and later promo was a hit too. Great value.Special Features:
- Never got to tablebaleohayVIPDined on 8/16/2014We made a reservation for 6:30. Once arriving promptly and checking in the host said we'd have to wait for a table to clear. We expected 5 minutes. 20 minutes later there was no communication from anyone. My wife and I decided to leave. The line for the host was now out the door, it would have been another 10 minutes to tell them we were leaving. I received an unexpected text from the restaurant 30+minutes after our reservation time saying our table was ready. Very disapoinring.
- Prefect DinnerAalummoottilDined on 8/15/2014Went to celebrate Mom's bday. Staff was very helpful and attentive. Food tasted great as always.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Foodfood4thoughtDined on 8/15/2014Overall it was a great dinner. The only drawback was that we were given a small table. I did mention kids and a highchair and because of the limited space there was a lot of knocking down water cups and limited placement for food. Waiter was great, but felt rushed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nothing special but no complaintsOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/15/2014Made a reservation for 14 a couple of weeks in advance. The day of, I stopped by a few hours prior to our time and was able to pre order our disshes etc. Price was fair for what we ordered. Dinner went off without issues but no real fireworks either. I would do it over again.Special Features:
- Poor serviceOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 8/14/2014We arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation and were seated 35 minutes late. Totally ignored by hostesses - had to check in repeatedly. At the table the waiter was rushed, gave me the wrong wine, my friend's wine didn't come til halfway through dinner - poor service all around
- Fantastic restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/14/2014I hadn't been here in many years. The ambiance is very nice. The food is very good and it exceeded my expectations. That doesn't happen often. And the price is very reasonable. We ate off the Classics menu and got a second order to take home. What a deal.Special Features:
- Great EveningNancyKVDined on 8/11/2014Maggiano's accommodated my party of 12 very easily. Our waiter was very attentive, and as always, the food was great! Always dependable. Love Maggiano's!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ServiceLastSundayDined on 8/10/2014The service was quite slow.I was with my daughter and we know that kids are not so willing to wait but It took something around 50 minutes from the order until the food to come.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/10/2014We waited for more than 15 minutes before our server came to our table. She did not even know she was our server. A few more minutes and I would have walked out of the restaurant.Special Features:
- Too crowded and disorganizedBonjouramoDined on 8/9/2014I went here for my first date and even though we had reservations at 7pm, we weren't seated until 8pm. Very awkward for a first date....Special Features:
- Best Staff in TownSpecialEveningDined on 8/8/2014I took my friend to Maggiano's for her birthday. Our waiter was so attentive and made her feel very special. The food is always good, especially the pasta. We will return for my birthday.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food and serviceLisaZDined on 8/7/2014Been there many times and food and service are always good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It worked...JamesJSuttonDined on 8/7/2014It worked for a first date....but that is all I can really say. Nothing stood out.
- A good time at Maggiano'sMasakoVIPDined on 8/7/2014My party and I arrived at Maggiano's at 6:40pm for our 6:45 dinner reservation. Somehow they had our reservation down for 6:15, so our time had passed. I was disappointed, and showed them my 6:45 Open Table reservation confirmation on my iPhone. They asked us to wait. About 6:55 they showed us to a table. Other than that experience, the rest of the evening went well. Our calamari, chopped salad, chicken marsala, angel hair pasta with prawns were delicious. We even tried the strawberry peach spritzer which was good. Also, the service was superb. All in all, it was a good experience, and will return to Maggiano's in the near future.Special Features:
- Reliable upscale chainOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/2/2014For a chain restaurant this is reliable and convenient. The service is good for a chain. The quality is decent. Volumes of food are on the high side, but family style serving allows one to order appropriately.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome DinnerMitchTDined on 8/2/2014As usual Maggiano's does not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive despite the very busy evening. Food was great and plentiful. I love Maggiano's!Special Features:
- Wonderful wait staff great foodGFmomDined on 8/2/2014Our waitress was friendly knowledgable and helpful. They sent someone over specially to accommodate my gluten issues (celiac disease). I had a great salmon and no issues so they must be careful in the kitchen. My husband LOVED the beef medallions and almost ordered a second to take homeSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic!JBSweetsVIPDined on 8/2/2014I went here with my husband for my birthday dinner and had the best time. We've been here multiple times for occasions great and small - even having our engagement lunch here! Saturday night was wonderful and by far the best experience we've had here. Warren, our waiter, was so personable and very friendly. The manager, Shanji (I apologize for completely misspelling that), was very nice as well and kept checking on us. The kitchen had gotten a little backed up but we didn't notice as we were having fun just being out at dinner together.Special Features:
- Maggianos San Jose CATinkerDined on 8/2/2014We have eaten at Maggiano's many times, but this will probably be the last. One hour wait for our main course! Luckily we ordered an appetizer, but that didn't come in a timely manner either. The waiter kept telling us that the kitchen was behind. I ordered the pasta with meat sauce and meatball. My order came with no meat sauce, but I did get a meatball. We noticed that the restaurant wasn't as packed with people waiting to get in as it used to be. And what happened to the music!!! Used to listen to Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra. That must be a thing of the past. Eating there was not a good experience. The waiter did have a clue as we got 20% off of our bill (without us saying a word to him). Would not recommend Maggiano's.
- Most excellent overall expirienceToddp2012Dined on 8/2/2014My expirience at Maggiano's was top notch. We were a party of 10 and we did the family dining for 28$ per person and it was more than worth it. The service, food, atmosphere were excellent. Your cup will most definitly run over at Maggiano's!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 2 hours to get our food.LenalenaDined on 8/2/2014Typically like this place but sat night was awful... Got there at 545 and didn't receive our drinks 650 and our food till 740. We had somewhere to be at 755 and had to cancel :-( I made special plans for my husbands birthday and couldn't go through with them. I was very sad.Special Features:
- Nice Dinner With FriendsDietzVIPDined on 8/1/2014Made reservations for a group of 10 for a "thank you" dinner for friends that have been helping us with a project. We had a great family style dinner - food was good, well paced and plentiful. The place was totally packed on a Friday evening so be sure to make a reservation and be prepared for crowds, however our table was in a semi-private dining room that was very pleasant. Our guests had a great time and felt "thanked" by us after dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect for celebrationROC94546Dined on 8/1/2014I had an award to give to my customer and his team. We were seated a large round table that was perfect for the occasion. Friendly fast and attentive service.Special Features:
- food tastingonemoretimeDined on 7/30/2014The food was good but lacking in sauce and sauce ingredients. Very little bleu cheese in salad, not enough sauce or capers in picatta sauce. Plenty of clams in sauce and desserts were amazing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodfriendlyfoodfriendlyDined on 7/30/2014Maggiano's is a great place for lunch or dinner. It is especially nice for groups with family style dining, but also very nice for smaller parties, too. Very nice clubby atmosphere inside with a lovely outside patio to enjoy people watching. Wonderful fresh food and service.Special Features:
- DisappointingBlankDined on 7/27/2014The review is for the food not our server "Chuck" who was great. Started with the calamari which was soft rather than crispy. To follow I had the lobster carbonara and the Maggiano's side salad. The bacon on the salad was so hard it was crunchy and at one point I thought there must be a piece of plastic in my food which, when I spat it out, turned out to be bacon. My carbonara was a mound of creamy pasta with lobster only on top of it and not mixed through and my husband's sausage pasta dish didn't really have any kind of sauce and was all watery. When I made the reservation I said it was for our anniversary but no one said anything until they saw us opening our cards, then they brought us some lemon cookies. The gesture was appreciated.
- So sokiloriderVIPDined on 7/27/2014Tomato soup is very salty. the script scampi didn't have much favor and the shrimp was mushy. Even the chucks of garlic didn't have much favor - must of have been canned garlic.Special Features:
- Birthday dinnermizDDined on 7/26/2014This would be my 4th time at Maggiano's all I can say is that if you want good Italian food this it but you may need to be patient for a table I do recommend making reservations ahead of time! Unfortunately for me the hostess not soo friendly idk maybe too much pressure to welcome me as a guest and others & accomadate on a busy evening or my luck of receiving their mood swings day of. However what makes up for that would be the wait staff: very friendly, hospital welcoming and attentive on point every single time I have been here! Our waiter was very attentive, infomative and cheerful despite the busy over booked dinner accomdations. He made sure he didn't forget about us made us feel at home.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Rose Hill gets £2,800 to promote cheap, healthy cooking (From thisisoxfordshire)
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Rose Hill gets £2,800 to promote cheap, healthy cooking
7:00pm Tuesday 28th January 2014 in News By Emma Harrison
A £2,800 grant that will help fund cookery workshops for youngsters and adults is causing a stir in Rose Hill.
The Green Square Group's Rose Hill Lottery project was awarded the cash by High Sheriff Graham Upton at an awards ceremony held at the beginning of this month.
As well as the cookery workshops, the project will organise four community lunches over the course of the next year for the estate's residents.
Fran Gardner, Rose Hill community worker for the Green Square Group, said: "We are really thrilled to have been chosen for the High Sheriff Community Integration Awards.
"We will use the money to develop cookery courses for adults and children on the estate.
"The benefit is to learn how to prepare healthy food on a budget."
She added: "Our work in Rose Hill centres on food as a way of bringing diverse parts of this community together.
"Food poverty on the estate is increasing and this funding will allow us to teach residents the skills needed to produce good, nutritious and tasty food on a tight budget."
The community lunches, which are yet to be organised, will take place once every three months over the next year.
Ms Gardner said: "We are looking at various venues.
"We are looking at having a summer picnic at the Rivermead Nature Reserve in Rose Hill."
The details of the cookery workshops are also yet to be announced.
Charmaine Swift, school manager at Rose Hill Primary School, said: "For us it is a brilliant idea because it helps children to learn to cook healthly as they grow up.
"It is good for the future – they will be able to look after themselves."
In total, 28 organisations applied for a share of the £8,000 pot, but there was only four successful organisations including Green Square Group, Cowley Road Works, Nepalese Community Oxfordshire, and Slade and Headington Children's Centre.
They have been offered addition mentoring if needed.
Mr Upton said: "It is important to us that the groups do not just receive money and then feel unsupported, we want to help create sustainable projects therefore if groups need mentors to help, we can provide that."
Ten-year-old Ryan said: "The classes are a really good idea. I like cooking and I would like to go to the classes."
Nanio, 11, added: "They are lots of fun for children and children could help their parents with cooking."
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Avery Warley added 14 points and 12 rebounds despite prolonged foul trouble while Brown was 6-of-23 shooting. The Flames (24-8) built a 56-39 rebounding advantage and used a late 22-9 run to win their 14th league title in 16 years and return to the NCAA tournament after a one-year absence.
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Cobb County police hope to catch the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck 36-year-old Joshua Heath Chellew of Mableton as he walked along Mableton Parkway early Sunday.It happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday, near Factory Shoals Road and Mableton Parkway. Cobb County police dispatched officers to the 6200 block of Mableton Parkway in response to a call concerning a person hit by a car. Police said, "The vehicle, after striking the individual did not remain at the scene. The only information available about the vehicle at this time is that it was possibly a small red vehicle."Chellew was rushed by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.Police ask anyone with information on the crash to call the Cobb County Police Department at (770) 499-3945.
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SPOKANE, Wash. - The leaves have started falling around Spokane and have been filling up the streets and gutters, but the City of Spokane's street department is still about a week away from cleaning them up.
The street department's operations engineer, Andy Schenk, says Mother Nature this year has led to a late start on leaf removal. They only pick up leaves once in an area, and says there are still a significant amount of leaves still in the trees. They are waiting for the majority of those leaves to fall before going out to pick them up off the streets.
Limited resources, time, and cost are the reasons the City only removes leaves one time a year. They plan to announce a schedule in the coming weeks for when and where they will be picking up leaves.
They hope to complete leaf removal before the snow starts to fall, which would cut short their ability to remove all the leaves.
In the meantime, they encourage citizens to be proactive and remove any leaves from the gutters near their homes. This will prevent standing water and any possible flooding around the drains when it rains.


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The council selected Civicon at its March 26 meeting from a pool of 12 companies that bid on the project.
Civicon was the third-lowest bidder overall with a price tag of $312,672 for demolition of the private structures and $156,336 for the public buildings.
Steve Ostaseski, the city's new long term recovery manager, said important conversations have taken place recently with the contractor as well as officials at the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
"We had a conference with our state EMA folks and came to a very satisfactory conclusion on how we would divide up the debris so that it would be both cost-effective for us, equitable for the contractor and for FEMA in tracking the expenses," Ostaseski said.
In January, the city was approved for federal funding to cover 90 percent of the cost of demolishing the downtown buildings that are privately owned.
The remaining 10 percent will be split between the state and the city. The city will be responsible for the total cost of tearing down its own buildings.
Ostaseski also provided the council with more information about how the federal funds must be used.
Concerns were raised at last month's council meeting as well as a work session held last week over whether the contractor will be required to properly compact the downtown lots.
"It is not a site-preparation contract. It's a contract for removing debris and making the area safe. So the discussion we had about the level of Proctor testing or compacting is a moot point. They (FEMA) wouldn't pay for it anyway," Ostaseski said.
He added that Civicon has also been instructed on what kind of backfill must be used and what conditions constitute "clean and dressed."
Also, the 60 days required for demolition to be completed will exclude Sundays.
Following the update from Ostaseski, the council gave Mayor Drew Gilbert authority to enter into two separate contracts for demolition of private and public downtown structures.
Ostaseski said demolition is expected to start either April 22 or 23.
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•heard from Ostaseski regarding the possibility of establishing a tax increment district in the downtown area.
He said such a district is allowed under the Code of Alabama and would allow the city to capture the change in property taxes over a given period of time.
"That change — if it's $2,000 a year now and it goes up to $4,000 a year — gets captured and stays within that tax increment district to be spent on projects within that district," Ostaseski said.
He added that the district would not raise taxes, only redirect the taxes that will go up naturally as downtown is developed.
"Right now, all those parcels are valued only at their land value. As they get built on at $125 or $150 a square foot, that will become the value of that building. At that point, that tax would come back to us that is now going to the state or county," Ostaseski said.
The tax increment district must not include more than 10 percent of the taxable property in the city limits. It would remain in place up to 35 years.
Gilbert endorsed the idea by sharing some of his research on the recent development in Leeds that includes a Bass Pro Shop and the Outlet Shops of Grands River.
"They created a tax increment district was created. One of their former councilmen told me they were generating about $1.6 million a year off that district. Those funds go directly back into that district to make it better," Gilbert said.
The council also:
•appointed Bradley Grace to serve as the council's required representative on the Planning Commission.
•approved local pastor Mahlon LeCroix as a part-time, fill-in dispatcher, reserve officer and chaplain for the department.
•learned from Chief Nick Smith that the city's warrants have been entered in the National Crime Information Center.
Smith said the city has collected $1,133.50 in fines since the police department began using NCIC 13 days ago.
Cordova had more than $1 million in outstanding warrants when Smith was hired last fall.
The next Neighborhood Watch meeting is Thursday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at city hall.


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Protesters leave St Paul's
Four women from the Occupy movement, who chained themselves to the pulpit in London's St Paul's Cathedral during evensong, cut themselves free at around 10pm after City of London Police entered the cathedral.
Occupy: Protesters have left St Paul's
The protesters cut themselves free around 10pm after City of London Police entered the cathedral, an occupy spokesman said.
He said they decided to cut themselves free after being warned by officers that they faced arrest.
– Occupy spokesman
They have now left the cathedral.
Some of the awareness-raising they wanted to do has been done.
The Dean has also agreed to meet them and talk.
Dean of St Paul's: 'I'm sorry they have decided to do this'
The Very Reverend Dr David Ison, Dean of St Paul's, said he and a member of Occupy Faith, the group's religious wing, were leading a prayer when the women came up and started shouting.
– Dean of St Paul's, The Very Reverend Dr David Ison
It will be a long cold night if they want to stay there. I don't know what they want to do.
I'm just sorry they have decided to do this, which makes it hard for members of Occupy Faith, who have been working together with us on something which is respectful.
We also disagree with the way in which some protesters are continuing to pursue the agenda of conflict with St Paul's, rather than consulting with us about how together we might better achieve the reforms which many people including Occupy are looking for.
Police allow protesters to stay in St Paul's
Police are allowing female protesters to remain in St Paul's and are no longer present within the cathedral, a spokesman for City of London police said.
Staff at the cathedral told police they were happy for the activists to remain and so officers left the building but maintained a presence outside to police the protest there, the spokesman said.
Protesters opened a large banner on the cathedral steps with the slogan "throw the money-changers out of the temple". The action came as the anti-greed group marks the anniversary of its now dismantled protest camp outside the cathedral.
Women in St Paul's Cathedral pulpit protest
Four women from the Occupy movement chained themselves to the pulpit in London's St Paul's Cathedral during evensong.
The women interrupted the service, shouted a list of grievances against the cathedral and read part of the Bible, according to a statement from St Paul's.
The service was then allowed to continue as the women, one in a wheelchair, remained chained to the ornate, carved pulpit under the cathedral's dome.
The women received communion, with the priests taking the service coming over to the pulpit to do so.
Occupy protesters chain themselves to St Paul's Cathedral pulpit
The anti-capitalist Occupy movement says several of its supporters have chained themselves to the pulpit of St. Paul's Cathedral.
The action marks one year since the movement's protesters began their camp outside the cathedral.
The St Paul's camp was forcibly removed by authorities back in February this year.
City of London Police are at the cathedral but the women from the anti-corporate group are understood still to be inside.


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The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 ACK Angler Kayak is the mark by which other SOTs measure themselves. Room for you, your gear and your big, adventurous spirit. The Wilderness Systems Tarpon 160 ACK Angler Kayak provides you the necessities to get started with two flush mount rod holders, a Scotty deck mount rod holder and an anchor kit. The ACK Angler Package is furnished and installed by ACK with similar or identical products to factory angler.
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|I've paddled and fished streams and lakes a rudder- equipped Tarpon 140 for a little over 4 years. Wanting to also paddle and fish large lakes, I decided to purchase a rudder- equipped 160. The 160 was delivered in early January, 2013, and I've been on a large lake 6 times, at approximately 4 hours at each outing. Conditions ranged from calm to 20 mile per hour winds, with air temps ranging from 29 to 60 Fahrenheit. Verdict: • The Tarpon 160 is fast, tracks like it's on rails, and equals the stability of the Tarpon 140. Some reviewers have claimed that the 160 is difficult to turn. My experience with this rudder equipped boat doesn't bear this out. For my paddling conditions, using a rudder is a must. The rudder prevents wasted paddling motion and zigzagging to ones destination. • Stowing volume is terrific. I now have more than adequate room for two dry bags (one for a change of clothes, the other for a dry suit), not to mention all the other convenience items and provisions. • Although the seat design of my old Tarpon 140 was quite adequate, the 160's has been redesigned--especially the back rest. Some may find this, as well as the new padding, to be an improvement. Personally, I prefer more freedom of movement and always remove all padding and lock the back rest in the lowest possible position. • Both my Tarpons are fitted with ACK's anchor trolley--which I recommend when fishing in windy and wind-direction-changing conditions.
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|Bought this kayak for my fisherman husband who was desirous of upgrading from his Sevylor inflatable to an angling kayak. He loves it! It has great features and is very fast. His only comment kind of like the other customer who is over 6ft said is that the scupper holes allow water entry in ratio to weight Hes 6 ft & 200 lbs. plus he carries all his fishing gear aboard. Im 145 lbs and took it out this last weekend with my 4 year old son who weighs 35 lbs. We had no water entry with our combined weight of 180 lbs. We did not have any gear aboard other than an extra paddle. Its not a big deal the water entry but worth mentioning. Im so grateful for customer Anthony Zimmermans previous review about the kayaks stability we had read this but never tested the kayak prior to purchase. My husband is planning to fish in all seasons here on the Puget Sound in WA and will continue to take our son out in calm waters who got curious about the marine life below and was leaning over which made me nervous-but we stayed upright easily. I agree with the the other reviewer that stated this kayak is satisfactory for the experienced angler as well as the novice like me who wants the kayak experience of paddling fast for sport. We are so pleased with this kayak that we have ordered the Tarpon 120 for me and it should arrive today. Can not say enough positive things about ACK customer service-- wonderful to deal with. We will continue to be return customers.
|This kayak is the bomb. I fish lakes small and large. it holds all my gear and is stable enough to handle just about any boat traffic. it is fast and tracks like a dream without a rudder. very happy with my tarpon 160.
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|I am absolutely elated with my Tarpon 160 Angler. The stability and ease of moving it through the water is phenomenal. I have medical conditions which limit my adominal movement, but it is not a problem when it comes to paddling, as the Tarpon gluides through the water. As a novice kayaker I was concerned about how dry the ride would be and if I could handle rougher waters. The Tarpon is such a steady boat that unless in big waves the ride has been stable and dry. The weight of the boat does mean it is necessary to have a HD kayak cart to move it across land, but that is to be expected. As a fishing platform I couldnt ask for a better kayak. There are kayaks out there which have more initial stability but that causes the paddler to exert way more energy. The secondary stability of the Tarpon is second to none. I have had the boat leaning so far over I was sure I was going to flip, but remained upright. This means I can confidently move about on the kayak to position my fishing gear, check on lines, re-bait, or eat lunch without worrying about flipping over. When the big one bites it also means I have the ability to fight the fish with confidence. The large front hatch makes stowing gear effortless. I highly recommend this boat for expert and novice paddlers alike.


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Greenstead residents left without water for six hours after water main bursts (From Gazette)
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Greenstead residents left without water for six hours after water main bursts
2:44pm Monday 21st January 2013 in News
MORE than 100 residents were left without water today when a water pipe burst in Greenstead.
A four inch hole in the water main was spotted between 7am and 7.30am when residents in Alefounder Close, reported water running through the streets.
Anglian Water sent workers to the scene to fix the hole but had to cut the water supply to 120 properties to do so.
A spokesman for Anglian Water said: "Our engineers were called and were able to isolate the problem, with water restored to properties by 1.20pm."
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Based on the amount of water flowing down Avon Way onto Greenstead Roundabout, the current weather conditions & the way that traffic has a tendency to drive on that surface I am expecting there to be a report of a serious accident in that area tonight.
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The 9th of March 2013 at Barkala , a 8000 acre property in Central NSW near Coonabarabran , we celebrated the wedding of Johannes and Regina.
Their wedding was a fairytale mix of Australian country , German tradition and Medieval romantics set in the beautiful meadows and hills of Barkala.
This book is a humble souvenir made by Jacob the Photographer , a Dutch Australian photographer. Invited as guest he could not resist to take his small Fuji X10 with him.
This book is his gift to that wonderful couple.
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Celtic Christian Artists and Bands
Here is info on the Celtic Christian artists, including official sites, bios and more.
Ceili Rain
On this official site you'll find photos and so much more.
Eve & The Garden
On their new website you'll find their current projects, photos, news and sound clips.
Moya Brennan
On Moya's site you'll find a photo gallery and tons of other great Moya stuff.
The Celts
Check out photos, videos, tour dates and the latest news of the official site.
The Crossing
Learn more about this popular Celtic band on their official site and find images, music, downloads and more.


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October 6th, 2010Beer Reviews, Brown/chestnut ales
Beers these days are hoppy. Well, I reckon they probably are more hoppy than they used to be. Hoppy hoppy hoppy. Such…an easy word to use. And such a generalisation. I never wrote about beer 20 years ago. I was a young Yorkshire lad acclimatising to life in North Oxfordshire, still a decade or so away from being able to legally drink. But I don't reckon the bitters were as hoppy nor the hops as citrusy. Hopback Summer Lightning was as young as I was, yet to influence the brewing scene in ways its creators couldn't imagine.
But Summer Lightning and the US craft revolution have definitely had an impact on the direction of contemporary beer. It's got paler and it's got hoppier, right?
Very occasionally I'll read beer tasting notes waxing lyrical about yeast or malt character, but still the hop talk outweighs the discussion of other ingredients 10 to 1. Hell will freeze over before we see tweets raving about how the mineral content of water affects mouth feel.
Well here's a beer to shout about, and not because of hops. Co-op Harvest Ale. Read the rest of this entry »Tags: autumn, chestnut, co-op, co-operative, freeminer, harvest


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Holy Cow | Pool Table | 6 Bedrooms | 9 Flatscreens | LOVE IT in Savannah
- bedrooms 6
- baths 4
- sleeps 16
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed no
- type House
- community Victorian District
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 2,500 - $ 2,800 / week
$ 10,000 - $ 11,000 / month
vacation rental description
At the heart of this home is a kitchen fit for a king comprised of high-end appliances, side by side refrigeration, 6 top burning stove and a cozy table with seating for 6, stocked with cooking utensils for your cooking needs. Beyond the kitchen is a formal dining room with seating for 8. Entertainment in this home goes far beyond dining with a theater room with seating for 12 with a 60 inch flat screen TV. Enjoy a round of pool in the game room with views of the beautiful grounds or just relax in the private sunroom. This six bedroom estate consists of a Master Suite with a king bed and five other guest rooms with another king bed, three queen beds, and two twin beds.
A theater room sits adjacent to the dining room with comfortable seating for 12 and there is a 60 inch flat screen television available for everyone's pleasure. Enjoy a round of pool in the game room with views of the beautiful grounds, or just relax in the private sunroom. Also on this level is a large bedroom with a queen sized bed and private patio. A downstairs bathroom has a full bath with a tiled shower just down the hallway from the laundry room.
The second living floor of this house has three bedrooms. The first bedroom to the right as you come up the stairs has a queen sized bed, flat screen television, and great linens. The hall bathroom is also full in size and luxurious in design. A second guest bedroom on this level has a king-sized bed, walk-in closet, and flat screen television. Just down the hall is a master suite with a king sized bed, flat screen television, 2 walk-in closets, and a luxurious private bath with a flat screen television. All bedrooms have alarm clocks, linens, and bedside tables with reading lamps.
On the third floor of this home there is another full sized bathroom and 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has two twin beds and a flat screen television with a DVD player. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed, walk-in closet, and a flat screen television. In total, this six bedroom estate consists of a Master Suite with a king bed and five other guest rooms with another king bed, three queen beds, and two twin beds.
Renting homes from Southern Belle is painless and professional. We take credit cards and require a $500.00 deposit to confirm the booking which is applied towards the remaining balance. For example, if your total is $1,500, we will take a $500 deposit and your remaining balance will be $1,000. Thirty days prior to your arrival our booking software will charge the balance automatically. We also sell Traveler's Insurance which covers medical, hotels if you get stuck in a city, or trip cancellation for any reason.
Upon making a reservation with us, you will receive email confirmations instantly and be able to go directly to the property with no need to check in at our office as all of our homes have lockboxes with keys.
If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call. Thanks so much for looking.
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Walt Freeman 912-335-5352
house rental amenities
The layout of the downstairs floor level includes: Eat-in-Kitchen, Formal Dining, Theater Room, Game Room, Bedroom, Full Bath, Sunroom, and Laundry. The beautiful grounds offer bountiful space to enjoy the outdoors including a southern wrap around porch. This accommodation also has multiple private parking spaces and has recently been renovated as if it was built brand new, furnished with impeccable style and luxury.
activities and attractions in Savannah Georgia
Victory Drive Estate is located on one of the most beautiful and historical roads in Savannah, Georgia most known for the live Oak trees. Located just two miles from River Street in the Starland District, the Victory Drive Estate is a perfect dwelling for a large group. The Starland District has many assets to offer such as bouquet shops, cafes, bakeries, and more. Just one block away on Habersham Street is one of the best restaurants in Savannah, The Green Truck Pub, Savannah's only grass fed burger joint where all ingredients are organic and delicious! Also while you're in the area, Starland Café is a great place to grab lunch. Victory Drive is located in the heart of Savannah making it very convenient to downtown, Tybee Island, other surrounding islands, local malls, grocery stores, churches, and hospitals.
vacation rental rates
10-1 to 2-28 Rate is $600.00 per night with all taxes and cleaning
3-1 to 7-31 Rate is $600.00 per night with all taxes and cleaning
8-1 to 8-31 Rate is $600.00 per night with all taxes and cleaning
9-1 to 11-31 Rate is $600.00 per night with all taxes and cleaning
Any time of year the weekly rate is $2,800 with all taxes and cleaning
St Patricks and Holiday rates may be higher depending on length of stay.
Stays less than 2 nights may be higher certain dates may require longer stay
Walt Freeman 912-335-5352
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Instructor: Angela Haas
Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 9:00 – 9:50 am
Description: This course focuses on the evolution of three interrelated concepts: heresy, witchcraft, and superstition. Social, political, intellectual, and cultural shifts led Europeans to change their conceptions of religious orthodoxy over time. Thus, a devout Christian in one historical context could easily be considered a heretic, a witch, or a superstitious fool in another. A close examination of primary and secondary sources will allow us to delve into the mentality of pre-modern Europeans as we seek to answer the question, "What forms of religious beliefs and practices were considered unacceptable in a particular time and place, and why?" We will consider the impact that major historical event – including the Black Death, Protestant Reformation, Wars of Religion, and Scientific Revolution – had upon the religious beliefs and mentalities of Europeans. In each of these contexts, particular attention will be paid to the perpetually shifting "grey areas" between heresy and orthodoxy, superstition and religion, and science and magic.
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AAC&U officers and staff
regularly travel throughout the country, and occasionally
the world, to speak and consult at AAC&U member schools
through seminars, institutes, and workshops as well as in
more informal gatherings. AAC&U staff also regularly speak
on the value of liberal education at various media and public
affairs events. These meetings are an opportunity for the
membership to influence the direction of AAC&U's initiatives.
We look forward to seeing you the next time we are on your
On February 10, AAC&U President Carol Geary Schneider participated in a National Forum on the Future of Liberal Education seminar in New York City. On March 6, Schneider will address the Washington Higher Education Secretariat, alongside counterparts from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, on the National Task Force for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement's recent publication, A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future.
On February 28, AAC&U Vice President for Communications and Public Affairs Debra Humphreys presented a plenary presentation along with David Conley, professor of education at the University of Oregon, titled "What Does it Mean to Be College and Career Ready?" at a meeting cosponsored by the Kentucky council on Postsecondary Education, the State Higher Education Executive Officers, the Chief Council of State School Officers, and the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The Louisville, KY, event—"Architecture for Implementing the Common Core Standards: Strategies, Partnerships and Progress"—was sponsored as part of the College Readiness Partnership.
AAC&U Senior Director for Student Success Tia Brown McNair attended a Capitol Hill briefing on College Completion with Equity: Metro Academies as a National Model, hosted by San Francisco State University, Thursday, March 1, in Washington, DC. McNair will give the keynote address at Miami Dade College's institution-wide Student Services Retreat on March 30.
AAC&U Vice President for Quality, Curriculum, and Assessment Terrel Rhodes visited the University of Alabama–Birmingham to lead workshops on general education reform and assessment on February 3. On February 7 and 8, Rhodes conducted a program review of liberal education and core requirements at Philadelphia University. On February 9, Rhodes led a workshop on assessment of learning outcomes the Degree Qualifications Profile and AAC&U's VALUE rubrics at the New Community College of the City University of New York.
AAC&U Senior Director of Assessment and Research Ashley Finley visited Franklin College on February 2 and Colorado College February 15-16 to facilitate campus discussions related to institutional assessment efforts.
PKAL Executive Director Susan Elrod visited the University Alabama–Birmingham to conduct a series of workshops on general education reform and assessment February 2-3. On February 14, she presented a session titled "Course Design for 21st-Century Learners" at Morehouse College in Atlanta. Elrod also attended the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver, February 16-20.
AAC&U Vice President for Engagement, Inclusion, and Success Susan Albertine traveled to the University of Alabama–Birmingham with Terrel Rhodes and Susan Elrod, February 2-3, 2012, to help the university's College of Arts and Sciences frame its strategic plan. On February 6-8, Albertine traveled to Boulder, CO, for a meeting of pilot state facilitators from Hawaii, California, Oregon, Utah, and North Dakota for the Interstate Passport Initiative, a Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) project. February 13-14, 2012, Albertine offered "The National Context: The LEAP States Initiative and the Degree Qualifications Profile" at Engaging from the Start: Better General Education and Transfer in California. February 15-16, Albertine served as a member of the Undergraduate Public Health Education Expert Panel Meeting, in Washington, DC, hosted by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH). In Texas, February 17-21, Albertine facilitated a discussion of LEAP and high-impact, engaged learning at the Texas Council of Faculty Senates Spring Meeting, in Austin, and then traveled to College Station, TX, to attend the 12th Annual Texas A&M Assessment Conference, joining Ken O'Donnell, Associate Dean, California State University Chancellor's Office, at a workshop and presentation on February 19 and 20, and speaking at the LEAP Texas Institutional Liaison Luncheon and Meeting, February 21.


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Walking the Road to Awe-------
Naming your label Road to Awe sets the bar pretty high. And Eli Azran and David Rimokh—the founders of the new L.A.-based denim and leathers brand launched under that moniker—vow to live up to those lofty expectations. "Road to Awe is a constant journey to perfection," said the French-born Azran who, at 27, already has experience running three successful denim-centric lines. And while they're both young (Rimokh, an L.A. native whose expertise lies in accessories and denim, is 26), the duo has demonstrated some serious business savvy. RtA's first collection, which comprises an expansive range of highly developed washes and leather styles, focuses only on bottoms. For Spring '14, they'll shine the spotlight on leather jackets and tops, and by Fall '14, the pair will have developed a complete collection. "In today's market, it's much easier to launch half a brand first," explained Azran. "Then, by next fall, both categories will have launched properly, and we'll be able to go full force."
With the help of West Coast retail fixture Evelyn Ungvari—whose role, explains Azran, is to bring a feminine touch to the range—the business partners have turned out second-skin denim with unique pigments, coatings, and finishes (see the lacquered, bleached pair above), as well as a series of appealingly priced leather trousers (they start at $595). Fabrics are sourced from Japan, Turkey, and France, and all the wares are produced in L.A. (in fact, when we spoke to the duo, they were walking through one of their local factories). The concept behind the new line—which, quite impressively, has already been picked up by Bergdorf Goodman, Curve, and Ron Herman—is to create pieces with an authentic, vintage feel that cater to women's everyday desires. "Some brands are so focused on their direction and vision that they ultimately forget what girls want," offered Azran. And what do women want, exactly? "Simplicity," he said. Rimokh chimed in. "The more we try to find out what women want, the less we know. That's why we stick with simplicity." Smart. And while we're not sure that all women crave the simple life—it depends on who you ask, really—we have a feeling that lots of ladies will want to buy what these boys are selling.
RtA's debut collection ranges from $165 to $1100 and is available at Bergdorf Goodman from today.


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Grippers are the inner muscle used to hold your asshole shut. (hold a object in or out) Most blown out grippers are most commonly found in gay men.
my boyfriend was pounding me so hard in my ass last night that he blow out my grippers and now i cant hold my shit in.
by dr grippers June 01, 2011
pants worn by males which are so tight that they (uncomfortably) grip the nuts- hence, grippers. Can be found on certain punks, emos, goths, or other lame, nonstylin individuals.
Dude, you need to get rid of those grippers for real- no one wants to see your whole wang, bro!
by j3553 August 18, 2007
a slang term for the shits and for the gripping stomach pain that goes along with them..
Dude, I have the grippers...clear out of the bathroom.
by KatiefromPA January 29, 2009