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"I'm very pleased that Kansas City ranks highly among the largest U.S. cities in many categories," Mayor Mark Funkhouser said.
"I also am not surprised to see that the rankings demonstrate the critical need to develop a viable light rail system to serve our city and the metropolitan area," Funkhouser said in response to a SustainLane comment that the City's large land area and low population density continue to present challenges in moving into the overall top 10.
The City repeated its 2006 ranking as the No. 1 city in the Tap Water Quality category, while also finishing in the top 10 in the Energy and Climate Change Policy (No. 7) and Housing Affordability (No. 10) categories. The City also ranked in the cluster of "advanced" cities in several other categories, including Metro Street Congestion, Air Quality, Local Food/Agriculture, Green Buildings and Water Supply.
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People who live in a Golden Gate Estates neighborhood are still fighting to stop Collier Enterprises and the Dan A. Hughes company from drilling in their neighborhood -- and a deadline in that fight passes Monday.
Jamie Dugard's house is the closest one to the drill site.
"They could have picked many other areas that are readily available, not so close to homes," said Dugard.
"My wife and me, we're not part of any group, but we're going to file a petition today," said Golden Gate Estates resident Bogdan Dolecki.
Residents are worried about water quality, safety and declining property values. However, they remain optimistic.
People who live in Golden Gate Estates say they are doing anything and everything they can to kill the drill -- and they say they can do it.
Three community groups have already filed a petition. They say they'll fight on the grounds of lack of safety standards and an evacuation plan.
"There were many things that they did not look at, such as: You see our street? If there's a fire, we can't get out of here," said resident Barbara Maher.
The deadline to file a challenge is at the end of business on Monday. The Department of Environmental Protection has two weeks to sift through the paperwork.
If any of the petitions qualify, the Department of Administrative Hearings will set a hearing -- one that should happen within three months.
The judge will issue either a recommended or final order. After a decision then, another appeal can be made with the district court of appeals.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency says it must also approve the injection well permit.
But because of the partial government shutdown, a required public hearing has been delayed until December. A vote should come a month after that.
Protestors can also petition that outcome.
So even though Monday marks a crucial point, the fight is far from over.
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Motorcycle accident kills one, sends another to hospital
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A Stephens County crash in mid-March killed one Abilene man and injured another.
The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. March 16. Two motorcyclists were riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles on Farm Road 207.
Gregory Glenn Wilson, 54, and Ryan Stotts, 30, both failed to negotiate a curve. Wilson ran off the roadway and flipped. Stotts lost control of his motorcycle, ran off the road, and ran over the other motorcycle.
Stotts was transported to Beckenridge Hospital. Wilson was taken to Harris Hospital. He later died from the accident on March 26.
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Rayman Legends retains the fantasy appeal of its predecessor while adding a multitude of clever and entertaining gaming modes, new characters, new environments and a new soundtrack. The award-winning team of artists, designers and composers from Origins has also returned with an advanced UbiArt engine to include multi-dimension gameplay elements, an improved lighting system and updated game rendering that elevate Rayman's graphics to the next level.
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I wrote two posts yesterday at ESPN's saber blog, optimizing the batting orders of the best AL and NL lineups according to The Book's rules of thumb. Here's what they looked like, against right-handers: Yankees 1. Nick Johnson (L) 2. Mark Teixeira (S) 3. Curtis Granderson (L) 4. Alex Rodriguez (R) 5. Robinson Cano (L) 6. Derek Jeter (R) 7. Nick Swisher (S) 8. Jorge Posada (S) 9. Brett Gardner (L) Phillies 1. Victorino (S) 2. Utley (L) 3. Werth (R) 4. Howard (L) 5. Ibanez (L) 6. Rollins (S) 7. Polanco (R) 8. Pitcher 9. Ruiz (R) Given that these posts were 500 words each, lots information was simplified or skipped altogether. The comments section for each had some good (and not so good*) discussion. The more interesting things to consider are: - Nick Johnson's platoon split. He's had a lower AVG against righties than lefties over his career, making his OBP about 30 points lower against them (with a higher SLG). But it's only 800 career PAs, and I believe its been shown you need at least 2000 PAs (3000?) to regress 50% towards the typical player's platoon split. So, given Johnson's ZiPS projection of .275/.418/.433, what would we expect his line against righties to look like? - I've got Jeter in the sixth spot and Johnson's leading off (Zomg crazy!) Jeter's one advantage is baserunning. How much of an advantage is that, and how many runs would the Yankees gain just due to baserunning by flipping that order? - The Book's heuristics are certainly better than the traditional heuristics, but lineups are so complicated that we really need a simulator to get results we're confident in. Anyone want to take a stab? Via Dan Szymborski, this one appears to be pretty good: lineupsimulator.com. - For the Phillies, might there be a better leadoff option than Shane Victorino, who is, at best, the fifth best hitter on the team. Other options present the challenge of finding appropriate hitters for spots 2-5 without putting three lefties in a row. Ideas? Other thoughts? * The not so good: "Numbers can do a lot - but they can't think. So people who rely on stats ... aren't thinking."
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In addition to an awesome networking opportunity, the June meetup will be focused on innovation around Talent. We will hear details the Triangle's new talent attraction campaign titled "Work In The Triangle, Smarter From Any Angle", which is an aggressive local and regional strategy to help companies recruit the best and brightest talent from across the country, as well as internationally, to the Triangle. The ability for places to attract talent will be one of the single most important factors in determining the locations that "win" and those that "lose" in the new, extremely competitive global economy. Here in the Triangle, we aim to chalk up another "W" in that category.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Pitt State women's basketball team is returning to the NCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time in 14 years.
The Gorillas (24-5) earned the No. 3 seed in the South Central Regional to be contested in Topeka and hosted by top-seeded Washburn Mar. 9-12.
Pitt State will face sixth-seeded Central Missouri (20-8) in first-round action Friday (Mar. 9) at Washburn's Lee Arena at Noon.
"We are excited to have an opportunity to compete in the national tournament, it's been a long time," PSU head coach Lane Lord said. "This is great for PSU and for the Pittsburg community. We are looking forward to getting back on the court and continuing our season."
The Gorillas are making their sixth all-time trip to the NCAA post-season — the Pitt State program's first appearance in the NCAAs since the 1998 season. The Gorillas are 0-5 in NCAA Tournament contests.
This will be the second time Pitt State plays an NCAA Tournament game in Topeka. The Gorillas dropped an 82-67 decision to MIAA rival Missouri Southern at Lee Arena on Mar. 12, 1993.
The contest also will mark the second time the Gorillas meet the Jennies in an NCAA game. UCM defeated Pitt State, 69-56, at Emporia, Kan., in the Gorillas' last trip to the post-season on Mar. 5, 1998.
"Central Missouri has a very strong program. We've had two great battles with the Jennies this season and expect the same thing in this match-up," Lord said.
Pitt State posted a school record 24 victories during the 2011-12 regular season, finishing one game behind Washburn in the MIAA standings with a 17-3 league mark. The Gorillas, the No. 2 seed in the MIAA Tournament, dropped an 83-77 decision to No. 7 seed Lincoln in the first round of the conference tournament Thursday (Mar. 2). Washburn claimed the tournament title with a 68-59 victory over Emporia State Sunday afternoon.
The Lady Blues will face the No. 8 seed West Texas A&M from the Lone Star Conference in first-round action. Tarleton State from the LSC will take on MIAA rival Emporia State, while independent – and future MIAA member – Northeastern State will battle Heartland Conference champion Newman in first-round action Friday.
Tickets for the NCAA Regional can be purchased the day of the game at the Lee Arena ticket office. Tickets are $5 per session for a general admission ticket or $3 for a general admission student ticket with a student ID.
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No. 2 Northeastern State (24-4) vs. No. 7 Newman (23-5), 2 p.m.
No. 4 Tarleton State (23-8) vs. No. 5 Emporia State (21-8), 6 p.m.
No. 1 Washburn (28-4) vs. No. 8 West Texas A&M (19-9), 8 p.m.
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There's an art movement underway in the valley and you can view it without even getting out of your car.
She stared wistfully across 16th street in Phoenix as a building melts on this corner of Main in Mesa and in Tempe a giant Gila monster scrambles up the side of a new apartment building.The artist with the unique name, Aztec Smurf, created the 100 foot amphibian, commissioned by The Mark, he couldn't be more excited about more businesses embracing mural art.
"You know it's eye candy, it excites the mind, you know any type of art work is very therapeutic... the bigger the better" said Aztec Smurf.
Mural artists across the valley are excited by what they see as an explosion of wall art.
"In the lost two years I've seen a lot of murals go up" said Sakoia another artist.
D.J Fernandes, owner of VoVomena restaurant commissioned Sakoia to paint a mural of his Grandmother Meena in Phoenix.
"We wanted to memorialize her for the culinary inspiration she's given me" said Fernandes.
Fernandes acknowledges putting his grandmother's wedding picture on the side of a building was a little out of the box.
"Yeah it was a little bit of an odd move but in the context of the things that are around the neighborhood and here that it brings a little bit of authenticity to the space and separates it from the other businesses" said Fernandes.
How did he know Sakoia was the artist for the job? Fernandes saw Sakoia's resume on the side of a 16th street mural and called him.
Sakoia's giant bumble bee is an impressive calling card and he hopes it will bring many other jobs his way. He sometimes gets jobs by approaching businesses and asking them if he can paint a mural on their walls.
In Phoenix there is no city permit required. "Yeah you would assume that but the regulation that I've heard is as along as the building owner is okay with the mural then that's okay for them to give you the go ahead to paint a mural on it and that's how it should be" said Sakoia.
On 16th street in Phoenix FOX10 found another arist, Carlos Rivas. He has spent seven days and dozens of cans of spray paint transforming a blank wall on the side of an automotive repair shop into, well he wanted you to decide what this is. "I want to know what people see if I give it a name it'll be that... it'll stay that, I want it to morph to change" said Rivas.
Some have called this graffiti, but these artists insist it is art on a grand scale.
"These are fine art pieces done with spray paint"said Sakoia.
There is whimsy, there is a message, these artists believe there is staying power. There will some who view this not as eye candy but an eyesore. "We have murals all over the place, they belong to corporations, you see them on the side of a freeways and they are just advertisement" said Smurf.
"I think that sparked more of an acceptable to more public art things that have nothing to do with buy this or get this or you need this right now it's more about painting something, having people enjoy it for what it is" said Smurf.
While the City of Phoenix does not require a permit for this kind of building art the City of Tempe does. No large wall art there, unless you get approval from the city. Each city has different rules and regulations when it comes to these murals.
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Presented by the Garden Conservancy and Flora Grubb Gardens
Internationally renowned landscape designer Bernard Trainor will present a range of his current projects in addition to those featured in the recently published monograph, Landprints: The Landscape Designs of Bernard Trainor, written by Susan Heeger. Bernard will also explore how his inspiration from natural design patterns, plants, and sense of place is interpreted and translated into the modern details of his work, forming a connection between people and the identity of the land. As Bernard describes his methodology, "I spend time observing locations before I begin the creative process. With this information the ultimate goal is to then tap into natural systems and enrich the built landscape in an abstracted way. By observing the fabric that exists, we can then add these layers to the design."
Raised on the Mornington Peninsula along Australia's rugged southeastern coast below Melbourne, Bernard developed a lasting awareness and appreciation of native landscapes. Following an apprenticeship in horticulture and design studies, he was awarded a scholarship that allowed him to study in England under the famed plantswoman and garden designer Beth Chatto. Her regionally appropriate approach further developed Bernard's design philosophy. In the years that followed Bernard completed a diploma of landscape design while studying at the Chelsea Physic Garden. He arrived in Northern California in 1995 and fell in love with the region. Drawing on thirty years of passionate commitment to the study and practice of landscape design, Bernard is the founding principal and design director of Bernard Trainor + Associates, based in Monterey. The studio's award-winning projects range from town-scaled gardens to extensive rural properties, and have been featured in numerous books and publications, including the New York Times, Vogue Living, and Garden Design.
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He admitted to shooting and killing his two little boys while going through a divorce, but on Wednesday, a jury decided if Andre Leteve should be convicted of first degree murder.
After two weeks of testimony, it only took the jury 20 minutes to find 40-year-old Leteve guilty on two counts of first degree murder.
Leteve expressed no emotion as the jury found him guilty of murdering his two sons, 5-year-old Alec and 1-year-old Asher, inside the family's Scottsdale home in March, 2010.
Leteve's attorney's never denied he killed his two boys, but said it was not a pre-meditated attack, but rather a desperate act by a man going through financial problems and an ugly divorce.
Prosecutors said Leteve had planned to shoot his sons and then kill himself, even writing a suicide note to his wife Laurie three days before, which he had his sons sign.
Leteve survived a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was even able to call 911 the morning of the shootings.
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Laurie Leteve did not say anything about the verdict as she left the courthouse in downtown Phoenix Wednesday.
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It's a heavyweight match-up in the round of 16 as Arsenal square off against AC Milan, but is it really a battle of heavyweights? Sure, it's two big clubs, but does anyone really think that either club can really compete for the Champions League title? Exactly.
Kevin-Prince Boateng will drop a little deeper than usual today and play alongside Mark van Bommel and Antonion Nocerino, or at least that is what we are told. Still, MIlan are exposed on the wings, not that Arsenal appear to have any intention of taking advantage of that. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain isn't starting for the Gunners, erasing their best hope for stretching the match wide and actually making something of that width. Theo Walcott only knows how to do the former.
AC Milan: Christian Abbiati, Ignazio Abate, Philippe Mexes, Thiago Silva, Luca Antonini, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Mark van Bommel, Antonio Nocerino, Clarence Seedorf, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Robinho
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DANVILLE — The work/study portion of the Danville Town Council meeting resulted in a discussion on the topic of farm animals in town limits.
An ordinance passed in the 1970s prohibited chickens from being raised in the town limits, but many residents were apparently unaware of such an ordinance.
Council members said they have been hearing complaints from residents about the chickens, mostly in regards to the noise nuisance they present.
There are residents in Danville who own chickens that have now started a petition to change or eliminate the ordinance and to allow the chickens in town.
The petitioners say the noise coming from dogs in the town is much louder than their chickens have ever been. They say they have signatures on the petition from residents in and outside of Danville that say the chickens are not a problem.
"We have had the chickens for 4 ½ years and none of the neighbors have a problem with them," one petitioner said. "We have seven chickens, and we consider them our pets."
Town council member Marcia Lynch said the chickens could attract predators such as coyotes and foxes into the town.
"My fear is that the chickens would attract these predators, creating danger to the kids in town," Lynch said.
The petitioners say they are hoping for some kind of compromise.
If the ordinance is eliminated, council members said the chickens would have to require some kind of zoning, annual inspections, permits, district regulations in different lot sizes, instruction of enclosures, and cleaning of the enclosures.
The town council also said that property values are an issue. If someone wanted to buy a home that happened to be located next to a home with chickens, they fear the buyers would back out.
"If people had the land to accommodate the chickens and it was well maintained, it would be all right, but I'm not comfortable for people in town to have them on a small piece of land," Lynch said.
After some discussion, town council members decided to uphold the ordinance prohibiting chickens from being raised in town limits, saying the majority of the residents here are against it. They gave the petitioners 30 days to find new homes for their chickens.


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390 N Orange Ave
Orlando, FL 32801
Downtown Orlando
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Terrace 390 Details
Dining Style:
Casual Dining
(407) 425-2445
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
Espresso Offerings 7 am - 7 pm;
Breakfast 7:00 am -10:30 am;
Lunch: : 11:00 am - 3:00 pm;
Dinner (Limited Menu for Now): 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm;
Happy Hour: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm;
Extended hours & weekend hours coming soon!
New Name & Concept ... to be announced!
Payment Options:
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
American, Contemporary American
Executive Chef:
Michael Brown
Dress Code:
Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins:
Additional Details:
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wine
Private Party Contact:
Carey Sobel (215) 913-8401
Terrace 390 features a wide variety of some of the best live music in Orlando.
Getting there
Cross Street:
Livingston Ave and Orange Ave
Private Lot
Parking Details:
Our guests receive Complimentary Parking by accessing the attached garage to our building via State Lane. You can access this from Robinson Street or Livingston Street. Visit this link for more info: http://terrace390.com/complimentary-parking/
A word from Terrace 390
Terrace 390, under new ownership as of January 15, 2013, boasts Ecclectic American Bistro Cuisine with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers, as well as full bar, authentic Seattle espresso, and more! Our price conscious menu does not sacrifice any quality in our product as our
dishes are sure to please. Whether visiting for a casual lunch, or an elegant steak dinner, Terrace 390′s menu has a little bit of everything for everyone.
We have 3 separate dining areas: On our 10,000 square foot outdoor open-air Terrace, in our noise-friendly and more private comfortable booth section, and in our high and low top main dining area.
Terrace 390 also offers complimentary parking in our attached parking garage. Our new ownership, a family of restauranteurs with dynamic energy and passion for offering their guests the ultimate in dining experiences, has great new changes planned, including new menus and so much more!
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Diner Reviews
The restaurant turn into a Latin
club on Saturdays after 10:00pm"
Dined on 11/16/2013
We chose this place due to its
proximity to the Bob Carr for a pre-theater dinner. After waiting 3-4 minutes by the door, a manager(?) asked if we were waiting for a table. I said that we had a reservation which puzzled him. He led us to a table—menuless—and asked what we wanted to drink before we sat down. A waiter followed a couple minutes later and asked the two of us to share a menu. People kept streaming in the door so we decided not to test the overloaded kitchen with entrées. The pasta salad was OK but the Chicken & Avocado BLT came out with no chicken or avocado. We let the waiter know and asked for the check. He apologized and said, "If we weren't so busy, I would have taken it off the bill, but please come back and try us again.""
Dined on 11/7/2013
Went with a group before a show.
Arrived at 6. Had to practically force our check at 7:45, so we could hustle to show bob carr. The server was very nice and tried, but kitchen was kind of a mess. Orders wrong. Some came at different times than others. One person in our group never got her entree at all. Food was ok. definitely not great. Creatively designed, but not executed as described on menu. (Mahi tacos, for example, came without the garlic aoli described ... Instead with glob of sour cream.) Cheap tapas prices at happy hour. deal priced. But whole experience was chaotic. Even the checks were all messed up. Some in our party were pretty miffed. I just felt bad for restaurant that seemed to try, but definitely didn't have it together."
Dined on 11/7/2013
Went for happy hour and dinner
before seeing performance at Bob Carr. Perfect location for pre-theatre drinks and meal. Was neat to see the new owners taking an interest in turning this place around. Lots of signs everywhere about "Please give us your feedback." Was very impressed with the Happy Hour selection and pricing. Really, the entire menu was priced quite reasonably! Pulled pork nachos were the best. Attentive and courteous service. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 3/8/2013
Great location across from the
courthouse. Food was good and servers were very nice."
Dined on 11/15/2012
The restaurant is right of the
outside of the heart of downtown Orlando. Within walking distance of alot of the different major attractions of the area. The menu was great, sort of small when it came to entrees (only eight one the menu) but most specialized restaurants are like this. The wine list was long and they had several different craft brews on draft or in bottle. The drink prices were very reasonable. Overall not somewhere I could afford to eat every day, but for even the smallest occasion or night on the town, this would be a great place to stop at."
Dined on 11/1/2012
Close to downtown and Bobb Carr so
it worked out great for a dinner before a show. It happenned to be Halloween night but not sure why they had a DJ at 5:45, seemed like they were expecting more people but it was pretty empty until we left at 7:30 p.m. Food was excellent though and we enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 10/31/2012
Great service......great food!!!!
The only problem I saw was, when searching for an "all-you-can-eat" crab legs place, they came up. When we got there, however, They told us that for $19.95, you can get up to 4 plates of legs for that price. If you want more, you need to pay $10 extra. I am not sure where the disconnection came in, but if they advertise "all-you-can-eat", then that is what you should get for the price named."
Dined on 10/23/2012
Truly 1 of themost bizarre and
unpleasant experiences I have ever had at a restaurant. We went on a Sunday at 6 PM. After waiting 15 minutes, thebartender came over and informed us that therewas no. Server, and the kitchen was closed. Shocked, I asked again"so, there is no food available in the restaurant?", and she said well, we could maybe get some wings. I said never mind, and left. I have never had that happen before, and I was embarrassed for my guests (a party of 5). I will never go there again-if you are a restaurant, and you are open, I think you should serve food."
Dined on 10/14/2012
The menu is limited, portions are
small and over priced. Restaurant was very nice... Just wouldn't come back for the food, only for the club side..."
Dined on 10/5/2012
This restaurant seems unsure of
what it wants to be. The pricing, menu and location and layout say fine dining, but on the night we visited patrons were watching sports on the many TVs, Jane's Addiction was blaring from the speakers and a baby shower was happening. Service was impossibly slow and erratic, the food was mediocre, orders were incorrect. We were told our drink order didn't go in due to the iPad order system, drinks were delayed because the bartender had gone to look for a bottle of wine and the music was loud because the restaurant turns into a club at night.Perhaps the owners need to decide whether they're running a fine-dining restaurant, a sports bar, an event venue or a night club."
Dined on 8/25/2012
Having made a reservation we
entered the restaurant. We were seated but it was impossible to have a table conversation because of the live singer / musician. On an earlier visit all was fine."
Dined on 7/27/2012
Looked on website and saw a
fantastic menu. When we got there the menu was completely different and I was very disappointed with the new menu."
Dined on 4/25/2012
I was there on the first day of a
new menu. It looks promising, but many of the items and wines were not yet in stock, so I can't thoroughly report. I'll go back and try again!"
Dined on 4/20/2012
This is an ugly dining room. We
were placed at a booth looking at a wall....it had no atmosphere. I would have asked for a better table, but I didn't see a better option. The food was very hit and miss. The espressos were sour, and the cappuccino tasted flavored...not in a good way. I will not be back."
Dined on 4/7/2012
We had an early dinner before a
show downtown, so the restaurant was quiet and the service was friendly. The food was very good as well as the bar drinks! We stop in for lunch occasionally, and have always had fast, friendly service as well as a great meal at a reasonable price. We're very glad they're here!"
Dined on 2/29/2012
Experience not what I expected or
hoped for. We had an early reservation - they had no record of it. No wine list and no bread"
Dined on 2/4/2012
Took our reservation even though a
large party eliminated all but bar seating. Pork chop was dry and flavorless. We will not go back"
Dined on 11/2/2011
No salt & pepper on table, had to
ask for ketchup. Out of a number of dishes on menu. Food taste was semi-bland. Chose it because it was close to Bob Carr for a concert but next time, may choose someplace else. Were one of only 2 tables of diners in the restaurant. Mayabe others have had same problems. Nice place and location, but..."
Dined on 9/10/2011
Terrace 390 drinks were just bad
watered down with no flavor, the food was average, the pace needs some warmth"
Dined on 7/30/2011
After reading previous reviews I
was not sure what to expect. The iPAD was not imposed on us. The waitress had it with her but we were able to look at the menu to order and she presented a check at the end of the meal. Food was good but not special. I had the lobster bisque which was quite good and the black and bleu burger and it was, again, good but not much out-of-the-ordinary. Service was good. Noise level was terrible from the outdoor bar area."
Dined on 7/9/2011
Terrace 390 does not know what it
wants to be - a bar or a restaurant. Looks, smells and acts like a bar. Food is not impressive. Stick with the grilled burgers. Too noisy, no atmosphere and very young staff."
Dined on 7/6/2011
The menu is simple with some great
choices at a low price. I had a salad and added salmon it was a nice size and very tasty. The drinks were ok. The bartenders are use to making the restaurant's signature drinks which are mostly classics with twist. So you may have to send it back to until they get it right -- just the way you expect it prepared. I had to send my Manhattan back twice. I went here to catch the Casey Anthony defense team. I was not disappointed in the food or the verdict."
Dined on 7/6/2011
Terrace 390 has an excellent menu
with excellent prices. It definitely caters to the yuppie, 25-35 year old set and is an excellent place to meet for drinks after work. The food is decent, not fabulous and the place is very energetic, especially when their is live music. This is NOT a place to go for a romantic, quiet dinner."
Dined on 7/1/2011
Ok place. Nothing special.
Harveys was much better wehn in this location Not rushing back anytime soon."
Dined on 6/24/2011
The desire to serve and impress us
was expectacular, however the food came so fast that we could not enjoy previous platters. Without finishing the wine I was asked about deserve. To fast! Food was ok, but you can taste it was not cooked fresh, like most chain restaurants. Would I go back, I would for drinks and appetteziers. Beware the parking is not free! After two hours they charge you."
Dined on 6/9/2011
Service was both prompt and
friendly for an early dinner before a performance at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Drink prices are reasonable and the food was tasty with more than adequate portions. Prices were very reasonable."
Dined on 6/4/2011
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Lyric Baritone, Orlando S., holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from the Peabody Conservatory and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, respectively. Orlando serves as the Director of Music and Chancel Choir conductor at Hunt's Memorial United Methodist Church which was founded in 1773 during the advent of our nation�s history.
In addition to his work as a conductor, Orlando is also a highly-respected and sought studio teacher of voice and piano. He maintains an active voice and piano studio in the Baltimore area having successfully taught hundreds of students. Orlando holds memberships with the National Association for Music Education (MENC), the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) and teaches students in five different locations.
Orlando is a versatile artist with performance experience in opera, chamber music, art song, oratorio, musical theater, pop and jazz. He has completed concerts with the Municipal Opera Company of Baltimore, UMBC Camerata, Vocal Arts and New Music Ensembles including performances of works by W.A. Mozart, G.F Handel, Beethoven, Herbert Brun, Christian Wolff, Verdi, Donizetti and John Rutter at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall and the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore among others.
He currently lives in the Baltimore suburbs with his wife, violinist, Meg Mizumoto and their two dogs, Dice and Billie.
*** Lesson Details ***
It's been my experience that an austere and tense environment causes austere and tense singing which is the exact opposite of what we're trying to accomplish together.
Voice and piano lessons are a partnership between the singer and the teacher: we both have a part in you or your child's progress and success. Singing and playing both require a positive attitude, a willingness to try new things and adequate preparation. That's what I hope to see from my students when they enter the studio and I will give the same energy and preparation in return.
After a few months in the studio, you or your child can expect to have a better understanding of how the voice works and tools and techniques employed by myself and the professionals responsible for my education and technique.
Furthermore, piano is fun! Singing is fun! Otherwise, we wouldn't do it...without getting paid for it at least, right? I have many individualistic goals planned for each lesson, but generally if you've had a good time, found some energy and learned something about either music or yourself, we've had a successful lesson. Everything else is a bonus for me. My students' experiences with me speak volumes and their successes in music and otherwise even moreso.
My three promises to you as a student:
1) I guarantee that you will have fun during the time you're with me! I know lessons can be intimidating and stressful, but they have to be fun and that's part of my job.
2) I promise that I will never ask you to do something that will harm your voice.
3) I stand behind my education and experiences: I've learned music from the best in the field and you will get nothing less than that from me during a lesson.
My three expectations of you:
1) Come willing to try new and different things in a low pressure environment. I don't bite...I swear.
2) Come prepared to sing and/or play. Why? If you want to sing or play piano, you have to sing or play. Relatively simple, right?
3) Come prepared to make mistakes because no performance is perfect by any standard. No lesson is perfect either and no lesson should be. Lessons are your opportunity to make mistakes without being judged, so make mistakes, commit to not making the same ones the next time and enjoy and appreciate the praise and feedback you get along the way. Singing is a journey that cannot be completed in a few one hour sessions, so I hope and expect that you won't treat it that way.
Now let's make beautiful music together!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Acoustic Piano
Multiple Music Stands
Free Wi-Fi
Quality Playback Interface
On-Demand Sheet Music Access
Comfortable Seating Area
*** Specialties ***
*Teachers classified as a Student Favorite have taught a minimum of 25
lessons and have received the highest feedback rating from students.Voice, Beginning Piano, Singing, opera Voice, Music Theory, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Ear Training, Sight Singing, Sight Reading, Speaking Voice, Songwriting
Bel Canto, Old World Technique, Belting, Broadway, Opera, Oratorio, Art Song, Sacred Music, R&B, Jazz, Beginning Piano
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I am originally from Chicago, Illinois and now reside in the Maryland/Washington D.C. area. I started singing publicly around the age of 5 and playing piano at 9. From there I have toured overseas to various parts of Europe and across the United States. I have learned various techniques from Classical, to Gospel, to Country, to R&B, to Pop/Rock, to Musical Theatre and many more. In addition to just singing them myself I can effectively teach others the how to sing their favorite genre as well. I have taught for music and arts, Andrews Air Force base and several local music schools. I also help students preparing for college auditions, and recitals. In addition, I have experience with social media and online presence which can allow vocal singers the opportunity to sing with others and create various performance recordings. On the academic side of things I help tutor students in a variety of subjects and coach them to achieve better grades, and higher test scores to create an attractive college preparation portfolio.
*** Lesson Details ***
In lessons its really all about you and what you would like to learn. I am comfortable teaching all ages and helping you learn more about the music that you love. Whether that's learning a song to sing to your spouse for an upcoming anniversary, learning essential repertoire to get into the music school of your dreams, or if you have always wanted to learn piano but just never had time before. My job is to help you improve and help you get to where you want to go. However, this is not always an easy task much work and hard practice goes into learning how to sing correctly and/or play piano. Although there are many fun and exciting times there are also times when work needs to get done, and like anything else practice is KEY. So whether you are just starting out or if you have been in lessons for years I look forward to helping you and seeing you thrive. Also, I promise to provide a curriculum that is tailored specifically to you and your needs to help further assist in your musical growth. I love to just have fun and I hope that you will not only have fun but also learn lots of music as well.
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Recording Equipment
Theatre and Impromptu Props
*** Travel Equipment ***
I would expect the student to have a piano and/ or their voice. :)
*** Specialties ***
Voice- Any style or genre as well as German, Italian, French, English, Spanish and some Hebrew.
Broadway Singing, Classical Voice, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Singing, Speaking Voice, Vocal Training
*** Lesson Details ***
NOTE: I prefer to teach students ages 11 & up.� I will accommodate younger students, but as vocal development is a direct reflection of physical development (the instrument is the body), we will be unable to delve deeply into technique.� Instead, the curriculum for younger students will include musicianship and piano skills; they will be more of music lessons that incorporate singing rather than "vocal" lessons.� My current studio consists of all sorts of singers including classical, musical theater, R&B, and pop.� In classical voice lessons, we will be learning songs not only in English, but also Italian, German, and French. Classical voice lessons may not be for everyone, however, and we will learn repertoire that suits the interests of each student.
I emphasize a basic knowledge of music theory, because it's important for a singer to not only know how to sing, but to also understand the music he or she is singing. I will incorporate music theory into the lessons, starting with basics such as learning how to read notes.
I believe in making sure the singer is comfortable and confident.� The environment you will be learning in is open and non-threatening because a singer needs a place to explore his or her voice.� I encourage my students to make mistakes and to keep the lines of communication as open as possible.� Singers are perfectionists, and we're constantly telling ourselves what we do wrong- we don't need someone else enforcing that negativity.
I concentrate on a classical vocal technique, with proper posture, efficient breathing, lack of facial and body tension, and healthy vocal production. I believe that it is important to have a strong foundation of healthy technique no matter what style of singing. My teaching style and lesson focus will be different for each individual person, and I'm very flexible in adapting to each singer's needs and personality.
I am a very understanding teacher, and very patient, but I will push you to work to your potential! What you put into these lessons and your practicing is what you will get out of it. I am not strict, but I do expect dedication, passion, and respect. I am a very enthusiastic and energetic teacher, and lessons with me will be fun, productive, and encouraging.
If I sound like the right teacher for you, please arrange a trial lesson to see how well we work together!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Living room, piano, full-length mirror, comfortable seating for parents
*** Specialties ***
*Teachers classified as a Student Favorite have taught a minimum of 25 lessons and have received the highest feedback rating from students. I specialize in classical singing- applicable to any style of singing!
Accompaniment, Acoustic Guitar, Acting, Bible Studies, Broadway Singing, Child Acting, Choir, Christian Gospel, College Admissions, Country Singing, Creative Writing, Ear Training, Elementary Math, English Literature, Essay Writing, Gospel Singing, Grammar, Guitar, Improv Acting, Jazz Voice, Literature, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Musical Theater, Music Performance, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Poetry, Psychology, Public Speaking, Reading, Religious Studies, Singing, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Sociology, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Speech, Spelling, Spoken Word, Stage Performance, Study Skills, Test Prep, Theatrical Dance, Vocabulary, Vocal Training, Voice Acting, Writing
Songwriter, Vocal Coach, Artist Development Specialist, Music Therapist, Business Manager and the list goes on and on! Dee L. has performed all over the Continental U.S, Germany, Switzerland and Africa since the age of 8. Classically trained and raised in the church, she draws from these different points of reference to add flavor and spice to her performances. Dubbed "the Background Queen," she has shared the stage with stars across the genres including Brenda Russell, Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith), Tramaine Hawkins, Kim Burrell, and David Foster to name a few. Her wide range, clear tone, professionalism and modesty set her apart from other vocalists. She has been professionally teaching both individual and group voice lessons for almost 15 years. Having successfully trained in the 5 year Music Therapy and Vocal Performance Dual Degree program at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Dee looks forward to a promising career in the music industry - educating and polishing tomorrow's stars!
Acting, AP English, English Literature, Essay Writing, Improv Acting, Method Acting, Poetry, Reading, Shakespearean Acting, Speaking Voice, Spoken Word, Stage Performance, Theater Acting
I challenge my students because I believe in their ability to rise to the occasion to meet and exceed my expectations. I expect a lot from my students and I expect even more from myself.
I bring seven years experience of teaching English Language Arts to middle and high school students. During this time, I have seen hundreds of students significantly improve in their reading comprehension, creative and analytical writing skills, literary analysis skills, and so much more. Nothing brings me greater joy and satisfaction than to see a student achieve such great success over the course of a school year.
When I am not teaching in the classroom, I am managing Get2Act . Through Get2Act, myself and my team, teach acting, musical theatre, dance, and singing throughout the year. We have had the joy of seeing numerous performers achieve great personal growth through the work we do.
In addition, I enjoy reading for pleasure, writing as a hobby, going to live concerts, theatre performances, and camping.
Every day I challenge myself personally and academically to be the best I can be. I hope to help you do the same as we work together to achieve whatever your educational goals as well.
Audition Prep, Basic Math, Child Acting, Elementary Math, English Literature, ESL, Essay Writing, Gardening, Grammar, GRE, Language, Literature, Phonics, Public Speaking, Reading, SAT, Spanish, Speaking Voice, Spelling, Study Skills, Theater Acting, Writing
I have worked with students of all ages, including infants, children, young adults and adults, in both English and Spanish, and feel comfortable tutoring in almost any subject area. I am qualified to teach anything from early childhood language/literacy development and phonics to advanced GRE test prep. I am a student of life and lover of learning and teaching. I love working with people musically, creatively, and of course productively.
Currently, I teach 4th grade in Baltimore City and hold my general elementary certification - grades K-6. I teach math, science, social studies, health, reading, and writing. I work with many students with varying needs and abilities and tutor students in grades K-8.
Before becoming an elementary school teacher I taught early childhood music and elementary/middle school theatre in the greater DC area. I was a Cambridge Public Schools volunteer tutor during my master's degree serving students ages 12-18. I focused on high school/college testing, audition and interview preparation.
I earned my Master's degree in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with a specialization in Arts in Education. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Music from Northwestern University.
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POLICE are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a serious injury collision on Longfleet Road in Poole last week.
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SINGAPORE — The private tuition industry came under the spotlight in Parliament today (Sept 16) as several Members of Parliament (MPs) rose to their feet and raised questions on how to retain teachers in the education service who may leaving for more lucrative roles in the private sector.
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Finland looks to Singapore for educational ideas
Source: TODAY Online, 22 August 2013
SINGAPORE: The current buzz phrase in the Republic's education system, "every school is a good school", is in fact the principle on which the Finnish education model was built over the last four decades.
But as Singapore strives to realise this vision, Finland's widely praised education system is being challenged because of an increasingly diverse student population, said the country's Minister for Education and Science Krista Kiuru.
In an interview with TODAY, Ms Kiuru also responded to doubts about her country's education system, given the high number of jobless youths. The solution does not lie in changing the education system but in spurring economic growth and creating jobs in an economy which has been weighed down by the euro-zone malaise, she said.
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Source: Channel News Asia, 06 September 2013
SINGAPORE: Acting Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean has suggested there is scope for Singapore's education institutes and programmes to have a more open admission system.
Speaking at the topping out ceremony for the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) on Friday, Mr Teo stressed the need to continue keeping the pathways to success open to all.
He also urged Singaporeans who have done well to help preserve a greater sense of community in society.
RELIEF FOR STUDENTS: 10-year series out in July
Straits Times, 24 May 2009
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After almost six months, publisher Michelle Yoo might finally stop receiving frantic phone calls.
Her firm, Singapore Asian Publications, has received more than 50 calls daily from parents, teachers and students since the start of the year.
They wanted to know why they could not buy copies of the sought-after 10-year series, which compiles questions from past O- and A-level exams into books by subject.
The series was pulled because of a copyright issue.
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The various 10-year series are currently unavailable on the market as they have been hit with copyright issues.
In a press statement released in March 2009, the Ministry of Education said: "The Cambridge International Examinations and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (Seab) are in discussion to resolve some copyright issues of third-party materials used in the examination papers … … As such, publishing firms have been told to hold off the publishing of past-year examination papers in the interim."
Mr Kelvin Yoo, CEO of Singapore Asian Publications, said: "This problem is only happening this year. We're just waiting for the tender date to be out … … For the last two years, about six publishers were given the publishing rights. We would usually know the tender date by November and the results by December. But this time, we haven't heard anything from MOE yet."
Some parents said that without the series, their children will have less practice before their exams.
Madam Goh Lee Kim, 48, told the New Paper: "I'm not happy that this is happening. Students in secondary schools and JCs need to look at past years' papers to have an idea of what to expect when they sit for their O or A levels … … It will be a big disadvantage, though they may get papers from other schools. The Ten-Year Series set the standard for what students can expect in their forthcoming papers." Madam Goh's son is studying in Yuhua Secondary School.
The MOE said students would not be handicapped. It said: "Seab would like to assure students that they still have access to past-year papers for reference … … School candidates can approach their schools while private candidates can approach MOE's customer service centre for assistance."
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A National Junior College (NJC) chemistry teacher, Mr Harman Johll, adds creativity to his lessons by the use of card games.
Inspired by the Happy Family card game, Harman made his own version to teach students particle physics.
With his card game, he got students to group elementary particles according to their families, using the rules of physics.
Singapore to hold first regional education expo in November
Source: ST Online, 28 October 2013
Singapore will hold the first AsiaEducationExpo 2013 (AEX2013), which will showcase the latest education technologies and methodologies, and allow educators and policymakers from the region to network and exchange ideas.
The expo will be held from Nov 20 to 22 at the Singapore Expo Hall 2, in collaboration with Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organisation Regional Language Centre.
Sphere Exhibits – the events, roadshows and exhibitions arm of Singapore Press Holdings – announced the event on Monday.
The expo will showcase new ways of instruction and best practices that encourage and motivate learning. It will also highlight new and emerging offerings from educational and instructional technology providers, such as alternative platforms that can be used for learning, among other things.
Beware the DIY biohacker
Source: Straits Times, 13 June 2009
By Andy Ho, Senior Writer
SCIENTIFICALLY inclined youngsters are setting up do-it- yourself biology laboratories at home. Likened to self-trained computer hackers, these enthusiasts – self-styled biohackers – browse online catalogues of DNA parts and order them from small commercial labs. With self-modified household items and used equipment acquired online, they try to tweak bacteria or synthesise novel organisms in their free time.
I recently met a fresh graduate from a US university who, on returning home, wanted to find just such an interest group here. But first, he had to ask his supplier in the United States if it would ship some oligomers (DNA parts) to him. The lab promptly replied in the positive and asked just 'how many nanomoles or micromoles' he needed. All he needed to do was provide a shipping address and pay online by credit card.
A Calculating Web Site Could Ignite a New Campus 'Math War'
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education, 12 June 2009
By Jeffrey R. Young
The long-running debate over whether students should be allowed to wield calculators during mathematics examinations may soon seem quaint.
The latest dilemma facing professors is whether to let students turn to a Web site called WolframAlpha, which not only solves complex math problems, but also can spell out the steps leading to those solutions. In other words, it can instantly do most of the homework and test questions found in many calculus textbooks.
The new tool will be a bane to teaching, some professors say—but others see a blessing.
Iraq-born teen cracks maths puzzle
Source: Yahoo News, 28 May 2009
STOCKHOLM (AFP) – A 16-year-old Iraqi immigrant living in Sweden has cracked a maths puzzle that has stumped experts for more than 300 years, Swedish media reported on Thursday.
In just four months, Mohamed Altoumaimi has found a formula to explain and simplify the so-called Bernoulli numbers, a sequence of calculations named after the 17th century Swiss mathematician Jacob Bernoulli, the Dagens Nyheter daily said.
Altoumaimi, who came to Sweden six years ago, said teachers at his high school in Falun, central Sweden were not convinced about his work at first.


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