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Benihana - Denver
- Address:
3295 S Tamarac Drive
Denver, CO 80231Neighborhood:
Tech Center / Greenwood Village
- Cuisine:
JapanesePrice: $30 and under
Benihana - Denver
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.benihana.com/locations/denver-co-de
- Phone: 3037500200
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Friday: 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Saturday: 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Sunday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Sushi, Japanese
- Executive Chef: Toshiya Nemoto
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
A word from Benihana - Denver
Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! If you've never been to Benihana before, let us tell you what you can expect: Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups of eight to ten, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood.Continued
Or you can visit our sushi lounge where a talented sushi chef will prepare the freshest sashimi, maki and signature sushi rolls with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine. Smaller tables and more intimate seating is available in the lounge or bar on a first-come, first-served basis, whether you're looking to enjoy one of our delicious Benihana Teppanyaki entrées or our amazing selection of sushi!
Or you can visit our sushi lounge where a talented sushi chef will prepare the freshest sashimi, maki and signature sushi rolls with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine. Smaller tables and more intimate seating is available in the lounge or bar on a first-come, first-served basis, whether you're looking to enjoy one of our delicious Benihana Teppanyaki entrées or our amazing selection of sushi!
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- Diners' Choice WinnerKid Friendly
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Benihana - Denver reviews from OpenTable diners
117 reviews since May 2, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelEnergetic
special occasion (90)good for groups (81)kid-friendly (74)great for lunch (24)fit for foodies (19)romantic (15)neighborhood gem (15)hot spot (15)great for brunch (10)late-night find (6)vibrant bar scene (4)notable wine list (3)great for outdoor dining (1)scenic view (1)Show More
- Always great here.OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/25/2014It's always a fun time at Benihana. Our chef Beto was entertaining, and our server Cindy was attentive and friendly. We will be back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/24/2014Great food, service and atmosphere! Hard for people to hear each other but overall it was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great food, attentive staffTraveloverDined on 8/23/2014Even though we made a reservation, we did still have to wait 15-20 minutes to be seated. But the wait staff was great, fun, attentive & genuinely wanted to make each customers time there memorable. I love hibachi restaurants & the show that they put on as they cook your food, this was no exception. Thanks!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Really good, really loudBassnoteDined on 8/23/2014The food was good, the chef not over the top (better in my opinion), the prices not horrific ($250 for six - dinner, drinks, tip, no dessert), just really, really, really loud. Couldn't converse with anybody not sitting next to you.Special Features:
- customerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/23/2014I have dined there before, but our chef was my favorite to dateSpecial Features:
- DinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/18/2014Dinner was great, except screaming kids everywhere.Special Features:
- Same as I rememberHonestDined on 8/16/2014I had not been to a Benihanna restaurant in over 25 years. It was exactly the same as I remember. Same food, same show, but all was good. Great for groups and fun for kid's birthday and adults. It was pricey, but lots of food and had plenty to take home. We were celebrating my son's 13th birthday. The waitress took our picture and gave it to us at the end of the meal, no extra charge. It was a very nice touch and great keepsake.Special Features:
- The best Hibachi in Denver!ShikamochiDined on 8/12/2014I've been going go Benihana for many, many years and it has by far been the best dining experience I have had in a long time!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- disappointingJustinDined on 8/10/2014We hadn't been to Benihana in years...great concept still there but ridiculously overpriced for what you get. Simple meals with enormous prices..not huge servings either. Fun chef but that was about it ..sad.Special Features:
- First time customerRichyRichDined on 7/31/2014Overall great first time experience. Our waiter did take our order wrong but was quickly corrected. We even got to take picture at the end with our family.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthdays!OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 7/28/2014My son turned 21 and we took him there. So did 9 other groups of people! I had no idea it was the 'birthday' place. It was VERY expensive (split a meal between two people, plenty of food). But really good and fun. Expensive but yummy drinks.Special Features:
- Always a treatMommaDined on 7/28/2014This is a special treat for me and the family. I love the calamari saute and the kids love the show. I never leave here hungry and almost always have enough for lunch the next day, and it tastes just as good. Not a place to go for a quite romantic dinner but a fun place for a date night none the less. They offer a variety of foods and even when you have a new cook the food is great and you will have a good time. It is a bit pricy so I advise joining the Chefs Table for the certificate or sharing the dinner for two.Special Features:
- reviewOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/26/2014Great restaurant, food was delicious, service was excellent!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bad ChefCariDined on 7/23/2014Benihana's is one of my favorite restaurants, but this time we got the worst chef we have ever had. Most go for the fun demonstrations, but the few he tried did not work, and a lot of the usual ones, he didn't try at all. Seem to be a rush job from an inexperienced chef. I felt bad for the kids at the table. I hope to never sit at Ivan's table againSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/22/2014This was the perfect place to celebrate my Asian friend's 21st birthday!Special Features:
- Place was typical..OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/18/2014Busy Friday night. Seemed to busy. Staff was rushed and overwhelmed. For $200. I prefer a little more service cleaner restaurant and slower pace.Special Features:
- Birthday dinner funJDK27Dined on 7/6/2014We had a group of 10 that became 14 then 12, and they were very accommodating, even getting us all at one table by request on a fairly busy Sunday night. The service was very friendly, and they even offered to split the check by couple without complaint. The food was typically great, and we had a very fun evening out.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Celebration DinnerRick59Dined on 7/5/2014We cebrated a birthday and throughly enjoyed the dinning experience. We regularly dine at Benny'sSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's our go-to when we're near DTC!OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/5/2014Excellent restaurant, with great service and delicious food - my fiancé and I are on a quest to visit every Benihana in the US, and this has long been our go-to restaurant whenever we're in the Denver area. The staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable, and they seem to go out of their way at times to make sure we're happy. The bar is great, and the teppan chefs always put on a great show. A little higher priced than some similar restaurants, but it's worth it!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Happy 50th AnniversaryjimHDined on 7/3/2014This is Benihana's 50th year of bringing smiles to its happy patrons. Here's hoping for another fifty years!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DisappointedNewTuneVIPDined on 6/30/2014We almost alway enjoy dining at Benihana's. This time, everything was fine except the entrees. We ordered chicken and filet mignon: the steak was very salty.
- My favoritefavoriteDined on 6/29/2014Benihana's has been my favorite birthday celebration place for the past 15 years, here in Denver and California (Orange County). When we would celebrate Thanksgiving in Las Vegas with out of town family we always had our holiday dinner at the Benihana's. You could say its the favorite celebration place!Special Features:
- Couldn't hear the person next to meHazeoneskiDined on 6/27/2014The food was ok the noise was out of control and for 190$ for 3 people I expected way more!
- Not too impresOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/25/2014Ok so I wanted to come to eat here because it looks nice and it was my birthday. I didn't like sharing the table or the menu prices. It's defenilty too expensive I spend 101 dollars for two adults and two kids. The food wasn't all that I wasn't even full. They give you 5 types of food but it's not a lot or worth the money your spending. It was not a nice birthday dinner.Special Features:
- You won't be disappointedOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 6/22/2014We went for our anniversary the food is so good and the service is great !Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday Celebration!MiMiCODined on 6/18/2014I was happy to celebrate my birthday at Benihana - taking advantage of the dinner certificate! Always a lively scene at the table and of course, the food was delicious - teriyaki steak and shrimp....yum! Looking forward to next time!!Special Features:
- Really nice evening out!JennifterDined on 6/17/2014This is such a fun place. Better for groups. You have to sit with 6-8 people, so better if they are people you know. Otherwise you sit with strangers. Fine with me and my hubby, maybe not for some folks.Special Features:
- Birthday DinnerLadibugDined on 6/16/2014We went to Benihana's for my daughters 7th birthday. I haven't been in years, and thought she'd enjoy the dinner show. The service was great, and very accommodating to both my kids. The chef, was funny, and paid attention to the birthday girl quite a bit, which she loved! She definitely had a dinner to remember.Special Features:
- Great for a night outGPhinnDined on 6/14/2014I had a great time here with my wife here! The food is always consistantly excellent and the chefs always add much entertainment to the preperation of the dinner. I highly recommend this place to anyone with a sence of humor.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Awesome RestaurantCasualDinerDined on 6/9/2014This was our first experience and it was awesome! Everyone was very attentive to our needs, ver friendly and checked with us regularly. The cook was fantastic and entertaining. Prices are reasonable. The food is "to die for!"Special Features:
- Delicious Foodcelebrating12Dined on 6/8/2014Need I say more? Delicious food!!!! Yummy, yummy yum!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not for couplesNot2schabbyDined on 6/6/2014Great for loud groups but not conversation. We were a group of 4 but had a hard time conversing after food was made. Great chef, funnySpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- our sever was forgetful this timeunhappyDined on 6/5/2014Our sever spill my daughter drink all on her she kept on forgetting what we asked her forSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BenihanaKITADined on 6/2/2014Went to celebrate my birthday. Advsd staff of my seafood allergies. They prepared all my food first except the onions which I love. After cutting the shrimp & lobster the cool used the same knife to cut the onions!! Had I not been alert I would be writing this from a hospital bed!! Please recognize allergies when you plan.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- overpricedNickDined on 5/29/2014The teppanyaki show was not what I expected, I was less than impressed by it. The food was limited I was still hungry when I left the restaurant. The restaurant is overpriced especially for the portion of food.
- SUPER FUN!friendship4brunchDined on 5/27/2014We took our son for his 7th birthday. He loved it! Everyone was friendly and helpful. The food was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EnjoyableRick59Dined on 5/25/2014The dinieing experience was enjoyable, the food as allways was well prepared and great. The staff was friendly and attentive. Will dine here againSpecial Features:
- Fantastic for special occasionsOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 5/23/2014Benihana's has excellent, high-quality food that is very satisfying when hungry. The environment can be rather noisy, but it's all a part of the entertaining experience. The prices are reasonable for a nice dinner, and I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and different dinner with family or friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fun, Fun, FungreatplaceVIPDined on 5/17/2014Always a good time! Great place to go to. The food was delicious. The service was wonderful. Everyone at the table felt special. We were celebrating two birthdays. We especially loved getting our group photo!Special Features:
- Fun experiencenotez2plseDined on 5/16/2014I love eating at Benihana's, the food is so tasty, the cooks are amazing, and so entertaining. My 4 and 7 year old grandchildren love eating at Benihana 's, they're mesmerized by what the cooks are able to do. The whole eating experience is always so much fun. It's a wonderful experience for every age.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Shaanxi: The Cradle of Chinese Civilization and Our New Favorite Takeout
Order the Qishan minced pork noodles from Terra Cotta Warrior (415-681-3288) in the Outer Sunset, and you'll be presented with a piping hot bowl filled to the brim with a soul-warming, spicy-sour broth. Just below the surface you'll find a single, seemingly neverending noodle. As manager David Deng hoists a ladle full of soup high above the table and takes a pair of shears to the dangling tendrils, I ask just how lengthy the hand-pulled miracle is. "I don't know!" he says with a laugh. This is just one standout dish on a menu dedicated entirely to the regional cuisine from Xi'an, the capital of China's Shaanxi province—also home to China's first emperor's famous tomb and its clay soldier inhabitants, after which the restaurant was named.
"Four years ago, I had doubts this kind of cooking would do well here," says Deng. This year, two other restaurants have opened with menu nods to this regional cuisine, which mixes spicy chili elements and sour notes from the liberal use of rice vinegar: House of XiAn Dumpling and Xi An Gourmet (415-668-5888). But none have been as all-encompassing as Terra Cotta Warrior, which boldly offers only regional delights. "Shaanxi food is not the Chinese cooking Americans are used to," says Deng. An abundance of pita bread and lamb and a notable absence of rice will tip you off that Shaanxi fare strays from the status quo. But the style will likely do well here—according to Deng, the culinary climate in Xi'an is very similar to that of San Francisco's own eclectic gastronomy. Terra Cotta Warrior's Chinese burger (flavorful pulled pork nestled between two pitas seared to crisp perfection), lamb soup (with pita and silky vermicelli noodles), and a side of ginger-studded spinach make an ideal antidote to a wet, foggy, midsummer's night in the city. Soon Shaanxi won't be known just for its warriors.
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Parents can monitor their child's cell phone use by installing apps in their kid's phone, but installed secretly the apps can undermine family relationships.
"Hackers are climbing in your windows, so hide your kids," said cyber safety specialist Chris Duque.
Duque said most smart phones come equipped with GPS technology that tracks movement and location.
"When he (a predator) sends a photo to the girl or the boy, that photograph will give away the location of where he took that photograph from," Duque said.
Applications that are not built into phones can be bought on-line.
There are apps that will send parents an email report of every text their child sends or receives. Parents can see phone numbers of all the calls their child makes. They can check out photos sent and received. Apps will track the location of the phone. They will even give a street view of the phone's location. And there are apps that will let parents know if their child is breaking family cell phone rules - for example, no calls after 10 pm.
"If the phone is used after ten o'clock, the service will pick it up and record it for you. Or maybe email you a notice or even call you to say, 'hey, your daughter's phone is calling this number,'" Duque added.
Duque said the apps can be useful, but parents should think twice before secretly installing them in their child's phone.
"I've seen wedges or break ups in families because of the spying, because of the lack of trust," he said.
Duque suggests parents tell their children the tracking apps are being installed.
Of course if they do, tech savvy kids may find a way to out app mom and dad's app. Or they may just use another cell phone.
Duque said apps may help, but they are no substitute for good old fashion parenting.
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Do Some Things With Your Family
There's nothing like spending a beautiful weekend with our loved ones. And with a bevy of sunny, blue sky spring days to look forward to, it's time to start planning how to enjoy them to the utmost.
Sure, there are tons of summer activities we make time on the calendar for year after year like hitting the beach, joining the pool, fishing and maybe some camping. But who says we have to wait until the heat of Summer.
Here are 10 springtime must-dos sure to make for amazing memories for your whole family:
1. Stage a fun family photo shoot
Take pics in your favorite park, lake, or even the backyard.
2. Have a picnic
Maybe after the photo shoot?
3. Check out cherry blossoms
Head to the nearest place where you can spot these majestic spring flowers.
4. Plant a garden together
You'll foster one anothers green thumbs and set up some delicious eats for a few months from now!
5. Take a field trip to a farm
To learn how crops grow and visit the animals.
6. Hike in a forest preserve
To check out and maybe photograph everything that's budding and blooming.
7. Make your own kites and go fly 'em
Hit the park on a day when the wind is just right, and take a colorful kite to the skies.
8. Clean up your grill and have your first BBQ
Nothing like the first burgers and dogs of the season. Yum!
9. Play softball
Rev up for baseball season with a little game of catch.
10. Feed the ducks at a pond
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The Career Center provides counseling and organizational assistance to current Wesleyan students and alumni who are applying to medical and other health-related graduate schools, in fields such as public health, social work, optometry, and counseling psychology. Current students and alumni applying to medical, dental, or veterinary school who are within five years of graduation may also request an institutional letter of recommendation from the Wesleyan Health Professions Panel. Initial inquiry should be made eighteen months prior to intended date of matriculation. You will need to meet with the Health Professions Advisor and open an account with our Credential Service if you have not already done so.
The Wesleyan Health Professions Panel (HPP) is comprised of faculty and administrative staff. The purpose of the HPP is to prepare composite letters for Wesleyan applicants to medical schools. The panel letter describes the candidate's academic performance, relevant experience and personal characteristics in a concise format. Current students and alumni within five years of graduation who are applying to medical, dental, or veterinary school may request preparation of a panel letter. Although the HPP will not refuse a request for a letter, the panel may choose to register reservations about an applicant's candidacy.
At the time that you file the form requesting a panel letter, and with each request you make for individual letters of recommendation, you will be asked to state whether you are retaining or waiving your right to see these documents. Medical schools indicate consistently that they prefer confidential letters to which you have waived your right of access. There may be other considerations, however, that lead you to retain your right of access. If you wish to receive a panel letter, you will be expected to waive your rights to see your individual letters of recommendation since the panel letter is confidential.
Before a panel letter can be written for you, you must submit:
- a personal statement,
- a resume and accompanying descriptions of listed activities ("detail forms"). Complete a Detail Form for each activity/organization that is listed on your resume,
- transcripts from all colleges or universities (including Wesleyan) where you have taken courses,
- a Preparation Form (which lists those persons you have asked to write letters for you),
- a request for a letter of academic and disciplinary clearance (Clearance Form), and
- Document Transmittal Form
Interview with the Health Professions Advisor and take the MCAT by May 31, 2014. If a candidate does not take the MCAT by that date. If you do not take the MCAT by May 31, 2014, you will receive a standard cover letter that will accompany your individual letters of recommendation. If you believe there are circumstances in your case that warrant an exception to this requirement, you may request an exemption.
You must have at least three letters on file for a panel letter to be written. In your interview, you will be asked about your relevant experiences at Wesleyan and during the summer, why you are interested in the medical profession, and what you hope to contribute to medicine and society as a result of your work. You may find this interview helpful as preparation for the medical school admissions interviews that are part of the application process. To guarantee that your panel letter will be complete by mid-August, you must have your personal statement and letters of recommendation on file in the Career Center by the designated deadlines.
- Please see: "Timeline for Undergraduate Medical School Applicants" for specific dates for this academic year.
Panel letters will be prepared for alumni up to five years after graduation. The deadlines for alumni differ slightly from those for undergraduate students. Alumni applications need to file all necessary documents in a timely manner, including three letters of recommendation, in order to receive a panel letter for the upcoming admissions cycle.
- Please see: "Timeline for Alumni Medical School Applicants" and "Important Steps for Alumni Requesting a Panel Letter" for specific dates for this academic year.
Your personal statement provides your interviewer and other panel members with an idea of why you are pursuing a career in medicine. This may be the first time you will sit down and write about your interest and qualifications. The statement should be between two and three pages in length. You may end up using portions of your personal statement in the "Personal Comments" section of the common application for medical school (AMCAS), which you should file in early June. Some topics you may want to cover are:
- Why are you interested in medicine? What contributions do you want to make to medicine?
- Describe or explain any circumstances that have affected your academic performance in college.
- Identify any talents, skills, and special interests, activities or jobs that may enhance your candidacy for medical school.
- Of your various activities, describe at least one that gave -- or gives -- you the greatest satisfaction and why.
- Is there any specific area of medicine that you are planning to pursue?
Medical schools want to see letters of recommendation from your professors (at least one in the sciences), employers, and others who have supervised you and can comment from first-hand observation on your performance. Ideally, those who write letters for you should know you well. You would do well to talk with them; give them your resume, and spend a bit of time telling them about your background and your aspirations for a career in medicine. The ideal number of recommendations varies from applicant to applicant. For some, three will suffice; others may want to solicit six or eight. If you are unsure about whom to ask for a recommendation, or how many letters you should request, talk with the Health Professions Advisor about your situation.
Give individuals you've asked to write on your behalf plenty of time to write your letter of recommendation. It may take a month or more to get your letter written. One letter must be from a Wesleyan University staff or faculty member and it is advisable to have at least one letter from a faculty member in the sciences.
The Career Center operates Wesleyan's Credential Service that, for a nominal fee, will keep your letters of recommendation on file for five years, and send them to the schools you designate. When you open a credential file with the Career Center indicate that you are a health professions applicant. For more detailed information, including contact persons and hours of availability, see Career Center's Credential Service. This link also gives you the current year's deadlines for submitting required information for a Health Professions Panel letter and what you may expect as a result of meeting, or not meeting, these deadlines.


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London cyclist death toll for 2011 rises to 16 - and yet again there's a lorry involved
Female cyclist aged in early 20s loses her life this morning in Bermondsey
The number of cyclists killed on London's roads during 2011 has risen to 16 with news of yet another fatality involving an HGV.
The incident occurred at around 1015 this morning on Abbey Street in Bermondsey, which is close to a number of locations where cyclists have lost their lives in recent years.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed to road.cc that the victim is a woman aged in her early 20s, and that no arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident.
The safety of cyclists in London, particularly around HGVs, has been the subject of intense focus in recent weeks following three fatalities within the past two months.
In October, student Deep Lee was killed at the junction of York Way and Pentonville Road in Kings Cross when she was crushed by a lorry.
Later that month, Brian Dorling lost his life at Bow Roundabout, where another cyclist, Svitlana Tereschenko, would also die less than three weeks afterwards on 11 November; both of those incidents involved tipper lorries.
We will provide further details of this latest tragic incident once we have them.
Sickening. Thoughts and condolences to the family.
When are TFL going to realise HGV and cyclists cannot mix especially with the mentality most of these HGV drivers have?
Other than banning all HGV's from inner London I honestly dont know how this horrendous situation is going to be eased.
As cyclists we have just as much right to use the roads as any other person. Lets hope the lady didn't suffer.
If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it. Gaius Julius Caesar.
How many females and how many males? Because it seems to me to be a lot of females and pehaps could be attributed to something they have in common which might be riding style or assertiveness?


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The ocean is now "much more acidic . . . than it has been for many millions of years."
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RAY BROOK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo has suggested Karen Feldman for the Adirondack Park Agency Board of Commissioners.
The Hudson native would fill the seat held by out-of-park commissioner Cecil Wray, who was appointed in 1999. His last term expired in June 2010.
Wray lives in New York City, with a second home in Keene Valley, and served briefly as interim chairman of the APA under former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, in 2007.
There are several commissioners serving with expired terms.
The woman considered for Wray's seat is an attorney.
"It's an honor to be nominated," Feldman told the Press-Republican in a recent interview.
Pending final approval, she did not want to speculate on APA matters.
"And if I'm confirmed," she did say, "it's going to be an honor to serve."
Feldman earned a law degree from the Miami School of Law in Miami in 1983. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University earned in 1978.
Her partner of 15 years, Tom Williams, is president of the Adirondack Landowners Association.
She said they own property in the Adirondacks, at Paradox Lake and also in Hamilton County.
Feldman is involved in numerous regional civic organizations.
"But closest to my heart," she said, "I am a volunteer ski instructor with the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, N.Y., in Greene County, and I've just been working at events in the Northeast Center for the Wounded Warrior project.
"It is the greatest thing I do in my life. The last four days were spent with a women's warrior event; there were six women participating, playing golf and kayaking and paddle-boarding — I'm a golfer."
Feldman also serves on the Humane Society of New York Board of Directors. She has volunteered her time to the organization for 25 years.


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Table of Contents
Meeting Someone
Dating can be tricky for anyone, but if you are living with HIV (HIV+), you have some extra things to think about. Two important things to consider are:
- Whom do I date (positive or negative person)?
- When do I tell him/her?
If you are looking for a positive partner, consider going to places (online and in person) where you will meet other HIV+ people. These include HIV focused support groups, conferences, or dating websites such as www.hivnet.com, www.pozmatch.com, http://personals.poz.com, www.positivesingles.com, and www.hivpoz.net.
If it does not matter to you whether your partner is positive or negative, you can focus more on traditional methods – singles events, places of worship, internet dating websites, online dating/personals ads, or networking through friends.
For many HIV+ women, the big issue is disclosure. How and when do you tell? There is no one easy or perfect way to tell someone you are living with HIV.
Often, it is not how or when you tell, but whom you tell. If a potential partner is going to find your status unacceptable, it may not matter when you tell him/her. Similarly, if a person is going to accept you and your diagnosis, timing of disclosure may not matter (as long as you tell before having sex).
There are two main approaches to when to tell:
Tell and Kiss
Tell before the first kiss, often before the first date.
- Plus side: Less emotional attachment before a possible rejection
- Minus side: More people find out that you have HIV
Kiss and Tell
Wait until after a few dates when you feel comfortable with the person.
- Plus side: No need to disclose to every date; more privacy
- Minus side: Potential "why didn't you tell me before?" reaction
Is one of these approaches better than the other? Not really – it is a personal choice.
Tell Before Sex
Although you may be tempted to wait to disclose your status until after a sexual encounter for fear of rejection or embarrassment, there are several important reasons NOT to do this:
- You can expose your partner to HIV
- Even if you practice safer sex, and even if your partner is not infected by the contact, it is illegal in many states and countries to engage in sex without disclosing
- If you have unprotected sex, you are in danger, too. You can still get other STDs, such as herpes, chlamydia, or another strain of HIV.
- Most people lose their trust in sexual partners who hide important information. How would you feel if a date waited until after the two of you had sex to mention that he or she was married?
- You may increase the chances that your partner will react with anger or violence
HIV Dating Tips
- Have "the talk" well before you find yourself in a sexual situation
- Tell the other person when you are both sober
- Read up on HIV, safer sex, and HIV transmission. It will make it easier for you to talk about being HIV+.
- If you date an HIV+ person, do not spend so much time caring for him or her that you do not care for yourself
- If you are concerned about a really negative or possibly violent reaction, consider disclosing in a public place or with an HIV advocate present
- Get advice from those who have done this before. Attend a support group for HIV+ women and ask others how they handle disclosure and dating.
- Be prepared for rejection. It is important to remember that dating is a process of finding the right person for you. Whether or not you are HIV+, dating almost always includes some rejection and almost everyone has some trial runs before finding that special person!
Other HIV+ Dating Issues
Some HIV+ women find it hard to think about dating because they feel less desirable or less appealing than HIV-negative women. Remember that there is much more to you than your HIV. Try not to let your status rob you of your self-esteem or your standards. You do not have to "settle" for being alone or being with a person who is wrong for you because you are living with HIV.
There is no need to be afraid to have love in your life. Look for a loving relationship with a person who wants to be with you for you. Sex can be an important and exciting part of your relationship. If you feel worried or guilty about the possibility of infecting your partner, make sure you know how to protect him or her by practicing safer sex.
Many women feel ashamed of or embarrassed by their HIV status when dating. These feelings are normal. However, if these feelings last and prevent you from dating, or lead to depression or isolation, it is important to get help. Try to find a support group or therapist; you will probably begin to feel more enthusiastic about dating and romance before too long.


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We're learning more about the minor facing multiple charges for allegedly vandalizing Englewood Elementary School.
The McMinn County Sheriff's Department has identified an 11-year old, who authorities say admitted to breaking in and causing the damage last week.
The boy allegedly set fire to a chair in the boiler room of the school. There was damage throughout the building.
A fire extinguisher was taken off the wall, and used to break a flat screen TV, the office lounge was trashed.
Police say the boy is a former student, and is now being home schooled.
He faces burglary, arson, vandalism and, potentially, theft charges.
Since he is a juvenile, he was not arrested.
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Position: G Ht.: 5-5
Hometown: Thomasville, NC
Previous School: East Davidson HS
Eligibility: Fr. Major: Elementary Education
Alyssa Harvell enters her first season at Pfeiffer.
Personal: Daughter of Steve and Laura Harvell…Born on August 8, 1994…Majoring in Special Education and Elementary Education.
Before Pfeiffer: Also played softball and tennis in high school . . . earned the Eagle Award . . . was an All-Conference and All-County softball player.


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September 2013 Alumni Newsletter
September 2013 Issue
This fall we have welcomed a record number of students to campus for the 2013-14 year – almost 1,850! As we integrate our new and returning students into the BC community, we want you to always feel as much a part of BC as they do. Whether the student body you were part of was 800, 1,200 or 1,500, the College is still a part of your history and your family - and you are an important part of ours. I hope you'll come back and join us for Homecoming on October 18–20. Cheer on the Eagles and celebrate with us. I'd love to have the chance to spend some time with you and hear your stories of the College we all call home.
David W. Bushman, Ph.D.
Upcoming Welcome Events for Dr. Bushman:
- Vienna Area
Thursday, September 26, 7-8:30 p.m., home of Sheila Grant Erhardt '89
- Rockingham County Area
Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Boitnott Room (Rebecca Hall)
Tailgate – BC at Shenandoah
Saturday, October 5, 5 p.m. (Kickoff at 7 p.m.)
Tailgate – BC at Hampden-Sydney
Saturday, October 12, 11 a.m. (Kickoff at 1 p.m.)
October 18-21
Show your BC pride at Homecoming Weekend 2013! Celebrate with former classmates, cheer the Eagles on to victory at a game, meet new president Dr. David Bushman and enjoy the family-friendly activities on the campus mall. Register now!
Alumni Trip to Spain & Portugal
May 23-June 7, 2014
Make plans now to join Prof. Emeritus Steve Watson and fellow alumni and friends of Bridgewater College for an excursion to beautiful Spain and Portugal in 2014. While on tour, you will visit the famous cities and sites of southern Portugal, Madrid, Toledo, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona and sites in between.
For more information or to sign up, contact the office of alumni relations at 540-828-5451.
Call for Alumni Award Nominations
The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, the Young Alumnus/a Award, the West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service, the Ripples Medals and the Phillip C. Stone Exemplary Service Award are awarded annually to deserving alumni. Submit your nomination online.
For more information on alumni and friends events, please visit bridgewateralumni.com.
Bridgewater College Sees Record Enrollment for 2013-2014
Enrollment at Bridgewater College is higher than at any other time in its history, with the college's office of institutional research reporting a full- and part-time student enrollment of 1,849.
Former CIA Officers and Authors Tony and Jonna Mendez Speak at BC
Former CIA officers and authors, Tony and Jonna Mendez, spoke to students of Bridgewater College on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Cole Hall. The couple provided insight into the dangerous exfiltration of six Americans during the Iran Hostage Crisis of 1979-1980, which served as inspiration for the Academy Award-winning film, Argo.
Bridgewater College Welcomes Four New Faculty Members
Bridgewater College welcomes four new full-time faculty members for the 2013-14 academic year: Ian McNeil, chemistry; Ashley Lauro, English; R. Eric McGregor, computer science; Jacob Graham, philosophy and religion.
Message from BCAA President Ina Baker
Greetings alumni and friends,
I'd like to extend a special thank you to our director of athletic media relations, Tim Leister, for assisting all of us in being connected to Bridgewater College. Regardless of your physical location, BC sports can now be enjoyed in the comfort of your home. Many home sporting events and some away football and basketball games can be watched via video webcasts this year. If traveling to some of these games isn't an option for you, plan your own tailgate at home and invite other alumni and friends to join you.
Tim has suggested that to maximize your viewing experience, consider purchasing a Google Chromecast (google.com/chromecast). It is a $35 HDMI stick that plugs into any open HDMI port on your TV and, via your home wireless internet, allows you to grab any website through Google's Chrome browser and view it on your TV. If you have additional questions regarding setup, please contact Tim at email@example.com and he'll be glad to help you.
Happy viewing and go Eagles!
Ina Baker '69
Dye Named ODAC Men's Golfer of the Week
Men's Golf: Tom Kinder Memorial Highlights (video)
Cross Country Runners Focused on Big Picture
Balsano Named ODAC Field Hockey Player of the Week
Football: Palmer Named ODAC Defensive Player of the Week
Women's Soccer: Eagles Take Aim at Another Title Run
BridgewaterEagles.com Offers Extensive Mobile Access to Fans
Men's Soccer: Eagles Looking for High Mark in Team Chemistry
For complete athletic schedules, visit bridgewatereagles.com.


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The truck crashed and flipped over on the outbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Monroe Road shortly after 8 a.m.
Only one southbound lane was opened to traffic because cement was spilled on the freeway. All lanes did not reopen until after noon.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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This gorgeous dress by Paper Dolls shows off your dramatic side this season.
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Wear this dress with a pair of platform sling backs and oversized clutch. Paint your lips red and get ready to unleash your inner vixen.
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Paper Dolls Monochrome Dress with Lace Trim Detail
This lace trim dress by Paper Dolls adds a little monochrome back into your summer wardrobe.
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Buck the trend and wear this monochrome dress with a pair of contrast coloured barely there sandals and a matching clutch for a touch of colour pop.
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Like Facebook, Linked In, and MySpace, it would be great for my community members to send a message to accompany their friend requests? I find it important to introduce myself when I send a friend request, so it would be nice to see this feature happen.
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Barbados boat "Legacy" broke the long-standing marlin record in the 2006 tournament held at the Grenada Yacht Club. Angler Adrien Johnson spent well over an hour fighting the fish to the boat and the team spent almost as long again trying to get it inside the boat! This fish not only broke the record and won the EC$30,000 prize but also helped the team win the both first place boat and first place angler prizes. SIBT chairman, Richard McIntyre, commented at the prize giving that it was fitting that a Barbados boat beat the record as a Barbadian angler - the late Robert Ward, also caught the previous record blue marlin of 556lb.
19 boats carrying 89 anglers from Barbados, Trinidad, Martinique and Grenada lined up to enter the 37th Spice Island Billfish tournament having braved atrocious conditions (25 knot winds and 10ft plus waves) to reach The Grenada Yacht Club - long time home of the competition. The dangerous seas turned back many more boats that had wished to enter.
After the traditional Bimini start the first days fishing went ahead on Tuesday the 24th although the conditions were so bad that the tournament committee had considered cancelling it. Fishing was difficult if not down right scary in the large seas but still 4 billfish were released - 3 sailfish and a white marlin. Good sized dorado also featured heavily in most boats catches that day.
Wednesday saw slightly reduced seas and lighter winds which improved the fishing. Trinidad boat "Talking Blues" fought a large marlin for several hours before finally losing it. Grenadian boat "Yes Aye" released 2 sails for her British anglers and was ahead of the pack until the Barbados boat "Legacy" radioed in that they had caught the marlin that later broke the record. Local small boat "Heatwave" had junior anglers onboard and sensibly stayed close to shore in the heavy seas - they were rewarded with no less than 6 wahoo!
The lay day on Thursday was celebrated by a cook off competition on the beach at the Grenada Yacht Club - the Barbadian seafood medley and fish chowder were voted tops although the Trinidad stewed pork was also excellent. The local oil down and pig souse was also popular.
The bar was kept busy and everyone had a good time.
Last days fishing on Friday saw a return to more typical January fishing conditions - 3-5ft seas and bright sunshine. Not only were fishing conditions better but the marlin bite (2 days before new moon) was hot!!
"Legacy" hooked up another big marlin early on and boated it - they said they were heading back in to weigh it (407lb) but decided to fish their way back and had more action on the way in! Local boats "Crazy Horse" and "Risky Business" were amongst several that hooked and either released and/or lost blue marlin. Martinique boat "Contendress" fought a marlin for 2 hours before boating it - it later weighed 373lbs - not a massive fish but it scraped them into second place overtaking "Yes Aye" who released another sailfish. "Storm Hunter" from Barbados weighed in the only yellowfin tuna of the event at 162lb.
At the end of the competition 7 blue marlin, 15 sailfish, 1 white marlin, 28 dorado and 1 yellowfin tuna had been caught.
At the awards ceremony and closing dinner held on the beach at the Grenada yacht Club the results were as follows:
First place boat: Legacy (Barbados), second: Contendress (Martinique), third: Yes Aye (Grenada)
First place angler: Adrien Johnson (Legacy), second: Eddy Baray (Contendress), third: Duane Skinner (Legacy)
Top release angler (3 sailfish releases): Badger Dearman (Yes Aye)
Top release boat (4 releases) Yes Aye (Grenada)
Boat pool (weight of fish brought to the scale): First: Legacy (Barbados), second: Contendress (Martinique), third: Storm Hunter (Barbados).
Hopefully the excellent marlin fishing will encourage more boats to make the trip for next year's tournament.
The SIBT committee would like to thank all the participating boats and anglers for braving rough seas to come here and support the event, and to thank all their sponsors and especially Carib beer and Island Water World for making this competition possible.


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Introducing Colombo
Colombo, Sri Lanka's capital, biggest city and major port, draws together all the colours and cultures that make up this island nation, condenses them into a patchwork of markets, gardens and buildings both humble and grand, and knocks them against a narrow slab of beachfront.
Many visitors will appreciate Colombo's colonial heritage, its fine dining and shopping opportunities, and the dash of urban buzz in an overwhelmingly rural country. Others will tire quickly of the diesel fumes and the modern buildings on Galle Rd, the city's main artery. If you're only on a short trip to Sri Lanka, you may wish to pass by Colombo, but if you have the time – say at least two days – there are plenty of cultural and historical attractions in areas such as Fort, Cinnamon Gardens and Pettah.
Colombo is the political, economic and cultural centre of Sri Lanka, so if you need to extend your visa or buy a plane ticket, you'll find yourself here. The city was the scene of quite a few bombings during the war years, but security has been relaxed since a cease-fire was declared and peace talks began.
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No longer just the sprawling city you have to endure on your way to the southern beaches, Colombo has become a worthy destination in its own right. New restaurants, designer shops and other attractions open constantly.
Colombo destination guides
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A jewel in the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is jam-packed with ancient sites, fascinating culture, beautiful wilderness and idyllic beaches.
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Saturday, Sunday and Holiday Periods - The Children's Learning Center is opens at 8 AM. (Morning registration ends at 9:30. Afternoon registration ends at 12:30).
Monday-Friday - You can register your child in the Day Care Sales Office Located on the 1st floor in the South Lodge or in the Rental Center located on the 1st floor of the North Lodge by 9:30 or in the afternoon by 12:30. After January 6th, the Children's Learning Center will be open on Friday, and you can get your child set up there.
Be on time (or early) for registration – that way you are not rushed through the process. Please remember that you will need extra time for traffic, adverse road conditions, and taking a shuttle from where you are parked to the lodge. Arriving early will make your experience relaxed and hassle free.
Be prepared.
Be on time (or early) for registration – that way you are not rushed through the process. (Morning drop off time is 8:30-9:30 and afternoon drop off time is 12:15-12:30). Pack all gear the night before so you don't forget something in the morning rush.
Ensure your child has the energy to make it through the day.
Be sure your child gets a good night's sleep and is fully rested. Make sure they have eaten a hearty breakfast (some protein is good) and are well hydrated. Giving your child a quick snack before the lesson starts is a great idea – especially if you have had a long drive! The healthier the snack, the better!
Dress properly.
Be sure to dress your child in appropriate layers starting with proper ski gear – waterproof/water resistant snow pants/coat/gloves/hat or helmet, neck gaiter or high collar. Pack an extra set of gloves and socks. Always bring goggles for your child – especially on snowy days, sunglasses are great for those warm sunny spring days! And apply sunscreen as much and as often as possible.
When dressing your child make sure that the only thing in their boots are their feet and one pair of well-fitting socks (preferably not cotton). Any extra layers tucked in can be painful!
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Lolo Jones posted the second-slowest qualifying time in the women's 100-meter hurdles semifinals Tuesday to advance to the finals at 4:00 p.m. ET later in the afternoon. Joining her will be two more Americans: Dawn Harper and Kellie Wells.
Jones finished third in her heat with a time of 12.71 seconds, forcing her to qualify on time. Harper, the defending gold medalist in the event, and Wells took easier routes to qualification by winning their heats outright. Harper won her heat with a personal best of 12.46 seconds. Wells posted a seasonal best of 12.51 seconds.
Australia's Sally Pearson posted the fastest time of the three heats, finishing in 12.39 seconds. Filling out the rest of the eight-runner field will be Turkey's Nevin Yanit (12.58 seconds), Canadians Jessica Zelinka (12.66) and Phylicia George (12.65), and Austria's Beat Schrott (12.83).
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According to ESPN's Ric Bucher, the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards have agreed in principle to a trade that would send Kirk Hinrich and Chicago's no. 17 pick to Washington. It's not yet clear what the Wizards would be sending to Chicago in return, but the deal centers on Chicago's desire for cap space, which means whatever Washington sends in return will probably be of little consequence.
Per NBA rules, the trade cannot be executed until July 8th, and given the unofficial terms, it's still possible that a deal could fall through before anything's officially consummated.
Nevertheless, if Chicago pulls this off, it would give them significantly more cap room to sign LeBron James, and perhaps another max-salary free agent. From Washington's perspective...
(Taking off journalist hat... Putting on tattered Gilbert Arenas jersey)
What the hell are they thinking?
Let's break this deal down point-by-point.
- Kirk Hinrich, Kinda Shitty. There was a time when Kirk Hinrich looked like a potentially great point guard for a winning team. That time has passed. He's still a good defender, but he's an absolute zero on offense, and his ability to actually play point guard and run a team remains in question. Which makes him a combo guard that can't score, who makes $17 million over the next two years. Like a less-athletic, overpaid Antonio Daniels. DON'T GET TOO EXCITED, GUYS.
- The number 17 pick. I'm all for adding young players to build a foundation around John Wall, but not if it means sacrificing our cap space over the next two years. The Wizards already have picks at the end of the first round and the beginning of the second. It's not like Wall's the only player headed to D.C., regardless of whether they can add more picks. So, basically, we just sacrificed a ton of cap space, added a bad player who will suck up minutes, and we'll get... James Anderson? Hassan Whiteside? Larry Sanders?
- The number 17 pick, continued. Somebody is going to slip to the late-first round, and the Wizards will get lucky at no. 30. I know it. You know why? Because everyone that's currently pegged in the middle of the round should probably go about ten spots later. If you're getting a player like Hassan Whiteside in the late-20s, it's a steal. At 17? He's kind of shitty. Just like Hinrich!
- WHAT HAPPENED TO SHAUN LIVINGSTON? The Wizards don't need more guards coming off the bench, and the Livingston revival was coming along just fine until Thursday afternoon... Now, how can Washington justify keeping him when they've already got Hinrich, Gilbert Arenas, and John Wall rotating at the guard spots?
- Cap Space. Thanks to Hinrich, the Wizards' massive amounts of cap space over the next two summers just took a serious hit. Without pouring over the numbers at the moment, I can't say for sure whether we just forfeited a chance at Carmelo Anthony, but either way... You don't pay Kirk Hinrich $17 million over two years unless you're legally bound to do so.
- Reality Check. The Wizards became a contending team in the East the minute they won the lottery a month ago. That's not hyperbole. Within three years, as long as John Wall stays healthy, we should be able to contend and make the playoffs every year. So, the team had better start acting like it. Instead, we just gave a get-out-of-jail-free pass to Chicago, letting them get rid of Hinrich, and clearing a path for the Bulls to land LeBron James and Chris Bosh. That may not be what happens, but either way, the Wizards shouldn't take the chance. Is Kirk Hinrich + the 17th pick worth it? To risk creating a dynasty in Chicago?
If it happens--and believe me, I'm still in denial--that last point is the biggest takeaway from this trade. The Wizards hit the jackpot with last month's lottery, and it's time to start acting like we belong among the rich folks. It's no longer acceptable to be the rubes in the room. John Wall gave the Wizards a chance to start over and do things the right way.
But... Here we are again, shooting ourselves in the foot, while competitors reap the benefits.


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DENVER (WATE) – The man suspected of making a bomb threat on a Frontier Airlines flight is expected to be in court on Tuesday.
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Residents in support of Waitrose's Botley Road supermarket plans
10:00am Wednesday 29th January 2014 in News By Katriona Ormiston
A WAITROSE plan for West Oxford should be approved, residents have told planners, as final details are submitted for a decision on the proposals.
A plan that would demolish the former MFI and Halfords in Botley Road have been submitted to Oxford City Council.
The multi-million pound development would bring 160 jobs, and 11 residents have already written in support, with one outright opponent to the plan.
Earl Street resident Mary Elliston wrote: "This is a fantastic proposal – we are so close to town yet there is so little on Botley Road "This will really boost the area, creating jobs and regenerating a run-down industrial site.
"This side of Oxford is lacking a decent supermarket."
Lamarsh Road resident Doug Nevill said: "This is exactly what West Oxford needs, a quality supermarket of a decent size. An additional benefit will see the replacement of an awful building with one which is far more attractive."
Waitrose said the store – with a sales area of 2,300sqm and 148 parking spaces – would provide a much-needed supermarket for West Oxford.
Its application says: "There is a distinct qualitative deficiency in main food shopping provision to the north and west of the city centre."
Weekdays from 4-6pm would be busiest, when 403 vehicle trips would be made, it estimates.
However, Alexandra Road resident Vicky Hirsch said: "I think it is a short-sighted idea to situate a large grocery store on the main trunk route into Oxford from the west, which is already subject to bad traffic jams and delays in both directions.
"I think it will further isolate Botley from West Oxford and be detrimental to the sense of community in the area."
St Paul's Crescent resident Jo Johnson said: "The concern I have is both the access to the store and what impact this development will have on traffic on the Botley Road.
"The Botley Road is a very busy and congested route. Unless there is another route planned to get to the site, it will be very difficult getting to the shop through the busy traffic."
A public exhibition held in November was attended by 200 people and 93 per cent of the feedback backed the plans, Waitrose said.
Spokesman James Armstrong said: "It has been incredibly encouraging that the majority of those people who attended our exhibition share our confidence that a Waitrose on Botley Road can make a positive contribution to the area."
The council aims to make a decision on the proposals by March 11.
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12:56pm Wed 29 Jan 14
Benjami says...
Not sure how a shopping store is going to be detrimental to the sense of community in the area, if anything it will act as a hub and enhance it. It is certainly going to improve the desirability of Botley.
Long live our Waitrose overlords!
3:27pm Wed 29 Jan 14
EMBOX2 says...
xenarthra wrote:Sounds like an admin nightmare. Bet Labour are all for it then!
Both sides are right: having a decent supermarket in West Oxford will lift the area, but it will also increase congestion on Botley Road. How about letting people who live off Botley Road use the bus lane for access, enforced by cameras linked to a database of authorised number plates?
Seriously, I can't see *that* much more traffic being generated - if anything it should ease traffic out of Oxford in the evening, when people nip in on their way home.
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patjay says...
announcing that 93% are pro - out of those who chose to comment.
Nipping in to shop to ease congestion time will make no difference, they will also have to 'nip out' if they are lucky, into traffic and cross over if travelling West along with buses, delivery vehicles, cyclists et al.
The pretty artist's drawing is so deceiving - who are they trying to fool, nor
does it give the impression of thriving custom and obviously not familiar with Botley road traffic.
The proposed Doric Botley development in the Vale could easily house Waitrose, as well as having easy access off the ring road and slip road. Let the site be used for much needed housing, the developers corporate pension fund raised would not lose out.
For all that, we have to face that this scheme is already in the bag - double whammy for the City's coffers. They win, Botley road does not.
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I'm glad so many future right-wing militia members could get together. Will David Duke be able to make the next Tea Party?
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Ha!!! What was your source? Fox News or Rush Limbaugh? Good luck with your tea bagging as the Republican party goes down in flames.
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Hey, Ray, would you prefer to gather downtown with your compadre Bill Ayers? At least the 'right wing' folks protesting gov't. waste are not planting bombs and injuring innocent people.
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POLICE have issued a second picture of a missing 73-year-old dementia sufferer from Thamesmead.
Arthur Jacobs was last seen leaving is home in Camelot Close, Thamesmead at 9am on Friday ( January 25) in his blue Peugeot 206.
The car was found at 1.15am on Saturday morning in the car park of Morrison's supermarket in Erith.
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There were no signs whatsoever on Thursday that Hamas was interested in a
cease-fire with Israel at this stage.
In past rounds of fighting, Hamas
leaders used to appeal, both openly and discreetly, to the Egyptians to
intervene in order to achieve another truce with Israel.
But the assassination of Ahmed Jabari, overall commander of
Hamas's armed wing, the Izzadin Kassam Brigades, has hurt the Islamist movement
so badly that it feels the strong and urgent need to restore not only its lost
dignity, but also the shattered morale of its members and supporters in the
aftermath of the elimination of Jabari.
Unconfirmed reports that Hamas
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strongly denied by the movement's leaders and spokesmen in the Gaza
Hamas feels that with the killing of such a senior figure it has
lost its balance of power vis-a-vis Israel, and will agree to a cease-fire only
after it feels that it has extracted a heavy price from Israel for the death of
its military commander.
Failure to extract such a price from Israel will
undermine Hamas's credibility not only among its Palestinian supporters, but
also in the eyes of many Arabs and Muslims.
Immediately after the
assassination of Jabari, Hamas leaders and spokesmen threatened to "open the
gates of hell" before Israel and to trigger an "earthquake under the feet of the
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death by killing as many Israelis as possible.
On Thursday, shortly after
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The name of
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swarms of birds to smite the "people of the elephants with stones of baked clay
and made them like straw eaten up [by cattle]."
The "people of the
elephants" is a reference to the army of the powerful military commander King
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in Mecca that is the most sacred site in Islam.
Hamas believes that
Israel is not interested in dragging on the confrontation for a lengthy period.
The movement is also convinced that Israel will not send ground troops into the
Gaza Strip.
Nevertheless, Hamas officials acknowledged Thursday that they
are aware of the fact that it's only a matter of time before the Egyptians
manage to reach another cease-fire deal with Israel.
But before Hamas
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a heavy price for killing one of its most prominent commanders.