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Dear Neighbor -
Welcome to the District 4 website. Here you will find information on upcoming events, resources, and policy issues, learn more about my work on the City Council and find links to information on city services. In addition, my office sends out periodic newsletters with information about crime alerts, community meetings and events and city issues. To be added to our email list please send us an email message with "newsletter" in the subject line.
I am honored to represent District 4, the heart of Berkeley. Our district is a diverse and wonderful area encompassing the Downtown and North Shattuck commercial districts, as well as residential neighborhoods west of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and north of University Avenue. (Please click on the link at the bottom of this message to view a map of District 4)
Over the past five years, I have worked hard to build a greener, brighter future for our city. I have worked with the entire Council on a wide range of issues and have been successful in passing laws: promoting urban agriculture in Berkeley; protecting tenants; streamlining the permitting process Downtown; implementing police reforms to protect the civil liberties of residents; and establishing an Affordable Housing Mitigation Fee to fund new affordable housing units. My priorities include, Downtown revitalization, economic development and creating jobs, addressing climate change, and affordable housing and tenants rights.
As a full time Councilmember, I work every day on your behalf and I am committed to listening and working with you. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. We are always here to help!
I look forward to working with you to ensure that Berkeley remains a diverse, socially just and vibrant place to live.
City Council Redistricting Update
On December 17, 2013 the Berkeley City Council on a split 6-3 vote adopted a Redistricting ordinance. Here is a link to a copy of a map of the new district boundaries and the Ordinance.
I voted NO on the redistricting ordinance because I felt that it unfairly divided neighborhoods throughout Berkeley and drew out the Northside area and other student housing communities from District 7. The map the City Council majority adopted in my opinion was a partisan gerrymander and I could not vote for a map that divided communities of interest. Just by following the criteria set forth in the Charter, the United Student District Amendment (USDA) map was superior: it used major streets as boundaries and did not divide communities of interest.
The boundaries of District 4 are largely the same in this map with the exception of the area north of University Avenue. The district line would end mostly at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and north of Cedar Street, there would be a one block extension to keep my block in the District. The district also now goes all the way up to Arch Street on the east.
The new boundaries will go into effect in 30 days unless there are sufficient signatures to referend the ordinance. The boundaries will be in place for the next City Council election in the fall of 2014.
In the past 10 years the City Council has faced citizen opposition to their redistricting plans. In 2002 the Council changed its map in response to a citizen referendum. I think it shows that putting the power to draw lines solely in the hands of the politicians who directly benefit is a problem, and the Council has abused this power. Even though voters voted overwhelmingly to pass Measure R in November 2012 to give Council more flexibility to do redistricting, its clear that such a blank check can be misused. I think we need to take a look at changing the way the City does redistricting, but more on that at a future point.
Berkeley Historical Society Exhibit on History of District 4
Stop by the Berkeley Historical Society Center at 1931 Center Street to view the exhibit
The McGee Spaulding Hardy Historic Interest Group (MSHHIG) is a group of District 4 neighbors dedicated to researching, documenting, and preserving the history of the McGee Spaulding Hardy area (bounded by Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Dwight Way, Sacramento Street and University Avenue). Since its founding in 2000, MSHHIG has landmarked two houses: the Hunter House (built 1895) on California St., and the Fish-Clark House (built 1883) on Dwight Way. They have also created walking tours of the District, produced an 80-page booklet on the history of the District, installed several historical plaques and created a website on the District's history: www.mshhig.com
Starting October 13th, the Berkeley Historical Society will be hosting an exhibit on the McGee Spaulding District. Please stop by the Berkeley Historical Society History Center at the Veterans Building, 1931 Center Street. The Summer 2013 edition of the Berkeley Historical Society Newsletter features an excellent article on the history of the McGee Spaulding District which makes up a large part of Council District 4. Click here to download this great article and learn more about our neighborhood's history.
Save the Downtown Berkeley Post Office Update
There have been a number of developments in the fight to save the Downtown Berkeley Post Office these last few months. In mid-April, the City and community received word that USPS was planning to proceed with the "relocation" of postal services from the Berkeley Main Post Office, which would pave the way for selling the building.
In response to this news, the City Council voted unanimously to formally appeal the decision on April 30, 2013and reiterated its opposition to any sale of the Post Office. Despite strong community opposition, including Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Senator Loni Hancock, Assemblymember Nancy Skinner, and County Supervisor Keith Carson, we learned a couple of weeks ago that USPS rejected the repeal and will proceed with the relocation of postal services from the Berkeley Main Post Office. Unfortunately, we cannot appeal that decision any further and we have exhausted our administrative remedies; however, we are taking legal action to continue to fight the sale.
We are also taking a parallel track to save the Berkeley Main Post Office. Although the building is not officially for sale yet, whoever would buy the building would have to comply with city zoning regulations that specify what uses would be allowed at the site. As a disincentive to USPS selling the building, but also to preserve the Post Office building, I recently introduced an item to explore a zoning overlay for qualified buildings within the Civic Center Historic District to restrict uses to only civic, cultural and community-oriented uses, including the Post Office.
Essentially, the proposal would have the effect of discouraging any buyers who have plans that diverge from our values and it would help keep the Post Office within the public commons. The proposal explicitly prohibits residential or mixed use, and would not allow the building to be turned into an apartment building, or bed and breakfast (at a September 2012 hearing, a postal official said that the conversion of a historic post office building to a bed and breakfast was her favorite adaptive reuse).
City Council overwhelmingly approved my proposal and it will now go before the Planning Commission, whichwill take up the issue in early fall. I will let you know when the issue will go before the commission and I will also update you on the fight to save the Post Office. Rest assured that I will continue to do everything that I can to fight the sale of the Post Office and keep it running. We cannot allow the privatization of more and more of our essential public services.
Visit www.savethebpo.com for more information and check back here for more updates on the USPS's decision to sell the Berkeley Main Post Office.
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Explain the procedure in correct medical terms, and tell your adolescent why the test is being done. (Ask your provider to explain if you are not sure.) Understanding the need for the procedure may reduce your adolescent's anxiety.
To the best of your ability, describe how the test will feel. Allow your adolescent to practice the positions or movements that will be required for the particular test, such as the fetal position for a lumbar puncture
Be honest about discomfort that may be felt, but don't dwell on the topic. It may help to stress the benefits of the procedure, and that you will have more information when the results are in. Talk about things that the adolescent may find pleasurable after the test, such as feeling better or going home. Rewards, such as shopping trips or movies, may be helpful if the adolescent is able to enjoy them.
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Discuss potential risks. Adolescents commonly have elevated concerns about risks, particularly about any effects on appearance, mental function, and sexuality. Address these fears honestly and openly if at all possible. Provide information about any appearance changes or other possible side effects that may result from the test.
Older adolescents may benefit from videos that demonstrate adolescents of the same age explaining and undergoing the procedure. Ask your health care provider if such films are available for your adolescent's viewing. It may also be helpful for your adolescent to discuss any concerns with peers who have successfully managed similar stressful situations. Ask your health care provider if they know any teens who are interested in peer counseling or if they can recommend a local support group.
If the procedure is done at the hospital or your health care provider's office, ask if you can stay with your adolescent. However, if your adolescent does not want you to be there, it is best to honor this wish. Out of respect for your adolescent's growing need for privacy and independence, do not allow peers or siblings to view the procedure unless the adolescent asks them to be present.
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You know it as well as we do: kids do not enjoy writing greeting cards and thank you's. Especially as they're still learning new words and how to write them. Letter Learning offers kid-friendly cards with pre-written messages that your little one can trace. Each card has additional blank space to further personalize with a note, an inside joke, or, you know, a drawing of a dinosaur.
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Lemons are a symbol of cleanliness and purity with documented use dating back to 800 BC. Lemon Oil has been used historically to help contain and treat infectious diseases, especially colds and fevers. Its scent also helps to increase concentration, and neutralizes unpleasant odors. Some hospitals use lemon oil to help calm frightened or depressed patients. Today, lemon oil extracts are used in many household and personal care applications for its refreshing scent.
We've become accustomed to the invigorating "zing" of lemon scent in many products such as dish soap, laundry detergent, and hand soap. However, it's not just the lively, fresh scent that makes lemon oil a popular ingredient in household cleaners. Lemon Essential Oil is antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiseptic, helping to clean and wipe out germs in all the right places.
Cold-pressed from the fresh peels of lemons, lemon essential oil has been used for hundreds of years, and although it is most well known as a cleanser, it has an incredibly diverse variety of lesser known – but no less effective -- applications.
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Lemon essential oil can be added to drinking water to help reduce acidity in the body. This can ease the symptoms of gout and rheumatism by helping to cleanse uric acid from the body (topical applications at the troubled areas are also useful). Add a bit of stevia (link this) to your water and lemon oil drink and you have a refreshing lemonade! This drink is also a fantastic digestive aid.
Diffused into the air, lemon essential oil has been shown to improve alertness, memory, and productivity and even decrease errors on test scores. It is also an amazing germ-killer, and in research it was seen to kill meningococcus bacteria, typhoid bacilli, staphylococcus aureus and germs causing pneumonia -- all in 3 hours or less. Diffuser World is where we buy our diffusers. Out of their excellent selection, our favorite is the Aroma-Pro Essential Oil Diffuser.
Whether diffused into the air or taken internally, lemon oil is well known to fight infection and stimulate white blood cell production. For coughs, colds, and throat or mouth infections, add a few drops to a glass of water and gargle. Apply topically to cold sores to help ease the pain and promote healing.
The aroma of lemon oil is a great aid in uplifting the spirits and easing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Add a few drops of lemon essential oil to a refreshing bath. Add 3-5 drops to a spray bottle with water and spritz each room in the house to get a vibrant, clean smell while disinfecting the air.
Gum stuck in your hair? Put a few drops of Lemon Essential Oil on the gum and work it in. The gum will begin to dissolve and can then be washed out of the hair. This also works for removing the gummy residue from some of those sticky price tags or labels on glass.
Lemon oil promotes circulation, and applied topically to cellulite or varicose veins, can effectively aid in their reduction. It is also helpful in reducing fevers -- try adding a few drops to a cold compress placed on the head or neck.
Add a few drops to your shampoo to clean greasy hair. Make use of the astringent and antiseptic properties in lemon oil by applying a drop to acne, greasy skin, and boils.
Lemon oil is excellent used in homemade cleaning recipes, dish soap, hand soap and laundry soap. Use 25-30 drops in the washing machine instead of bleach. To create your own lemony fresh "dryer sheet", put 3-5 drops on a small rag and throw it in with the load in the dryer.
Because essential oils dissolve petrochemicals (such as used in some pesticides and herbicides), lemon oil is excellent used in a fruit & veggie wash. Add about 5 drops of lemon oil added to a large bowl of water and rinse produce. To disinfect a wood cutting board, rub in a drop or two of lemon oil.
The uses for Lemon Essential Oil are numerous and its cheering aroma is one no home should be without!
Caution: Lemon Essential Oil is strongly phototoxic, increasing skin sensitivity to the sun. It should not be used topically if going out into the sunshine less than twelve hours after application.
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Demand response reduces overall energy usage, but the magnitude of the reduction depends on whether the technologies are developed and deployed with efficiency in mind.
Frontiers of Efficiency
What conservation potential assessments tell us about 'achievable' efficiency.
a potential study. Researchers will, at the very least, decide data sources to use, how to prioritize information, and choose among alternative assumptions. There is, however, no evidence in these studies that data might have been manipulated to favor any particular interest.
Higher rates of achievable potential in policy-oriented studies may derive from fundamental differences in approach and the critical technical, market, and economic assumptions made. For example, many policy-oriented studies include in their analyses effects of codes and standards as policy instruments for achieving conservation. Studies also vary in terms of mixes of measures analyzed. Policy-oriented studies generally rely on national and regional sources for market data, while most planning-oriented studies include substantially more specific, local data forming the basis for estimating potentials—one reason they tend to be more expensive.
From an economic point of view, policy-oriented studies typically use lower societal discount rates to derive estimates of the conserved energy costs, while planning-oriented studies use significantly higher-weighted average capital costs for the sponsoring utilities. Policy-oriented studies also place greater emphasis on indirect, non-energy benefits (the so-called "co-benefits"), such as local income and employment effects, environmental benefits, and consumer energy bill savings.
Extreme values distort data distribution and adversely affect the reliability of results. The wide range of estimates for achievable potential includes several such values. These values occur at both ends of the distribution values for achievable potential. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, yet these extreme values tend to derive from studies that neither explain the methodology particularly well, nor make a credible case for the reliability of data used.
Comparing results across these studies would have been much easier if all three classes of potential were analyzed and reported consistently. Policy-oriented studies, however, rarely report technical and economic potential. As a rule, they go directly to achievable potential, and, in many cases, do so without providing convincing details on methods as to how they were derived. This opacity of the methodology makes direct comparisons difficult. Policy-oriented studies are similar in purpose, but glaring differences emerge among them in methodology, scope, and analytic rigor.
The Guide for Conducting Energy Efficiency Potential Studies, a component of the National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency, 7 recommends that policy makers forego estimation of technical and economic potential, and focus instead only on achievable potential. Presumably, that's because "technical and economic potential studies are of limited value for planning purposes." This prescription is surprising. While rough estimates of achievable potential might be sufficient for setting performance standards (at least in the short run), detailed analyses of technical and economic potential supply curves are essential to utility IRP processes. But this might be beside the point, since it isn't clear how one derives achievable potential without first carefully examining what is technically feasible and economically justified.
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According to court documents, on or about March 15, 2012, GUTIERREZ an alien who had previously been removed from the United States, was knowingly and unlawfully found in the United States in the Eastern District of Louisiana without the Attorney General or the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security having expressly consented to his re-application for admission into the United States.
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Bistro 10UN
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1130 Market Street, 10 UN Plaza, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102Neighborhood:
Civic Center / Hayes Valley / Van Ness
- Cuisine:
AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Bistro 10UN
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.bistro10un.com/
- Phone: (415) 276-4048
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Thursday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Payment Options: MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Californian, American
- Executive Chef: Kimball Jones
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
A word from Bistro 10UN
Students Learn the Reality of the Restaurant WorldContinued
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco is proud to announce the opening of Bistro 10UN a seasonal, friendly, and affordable student-run restaurant at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco in the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center district.
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco is proud to announce the opening of Bistro 10UN a seasonal, friendly, and affordable student-run restaurant at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California - San Francisco in the heart of San Francisco's Civic Center district.
"We're thrilled to solidify our place in San Francisco's culinary arts community with the opening of Bistro 10UN," said Art Institute of California - San Francisco President Byron Chung. "Whether the students are working in the kitchen or taking orders, it's an opportunity to learn all the facets of the restaurant business, preparing future culinary professionals for careers in the Bay Area and beyond."
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Bistro 10UN reviews from OpenTable diners
27 reviews since August 1, 2014
- Food4.3Service3.7
- Ambiance3.9Noise LevelModerate
great for lunch (24)neighborhood gem (11)fit for foodies (9)good for groups (7)special occasion (6)hot spot (3)great for brunch (2)Show More
- Yummy Gourmet Food at a Reasonable PricecandanteoutDined on 11/14/2014We love the idea of up and coming student chefs preparing and serving creative and delicious food. Great place to try out different dishes at a very reasonable price. Reservations are not required but it is a small place open on Thursday and Fridays. I would recommend reservations. Food and service was very good and seating was comfortable. Look forward to going again. Favorite dishes was Duck confit croquette for appetizer ( although butternut squash was delicious-as was the salad), Salmon for main dish and pumpkin souffle for dessert.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- jhfeinbergVIPDined on 11/6/2014Excellent presentation of food...great value...$12 for two courses, $15 for three. nly open on Thursday and Friday for lunch.Special Features:
- Wow! Who knew this was here?OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 11/6/2014The food here is always superb so it is worth going just for the meal. Occasionally, the service is a little slow but is it important that you practice patience because they are students who are learning and honing their skills. I have never had a bad meal there and it is my go-to place for lunch meetings with visiting colleagues, if I am lucky enough to nab a table. Definitely a neighborhood gem!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden GemRdtheWrldTrvlerVIPDined on 10/30/2014They book up fast. Excellent food and service hidden inside the Art Institute building in Civic Center. Rotating menu - always gourmet.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- When Chef Shulse runs great food.OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 10/24/2014When Chef Shulse runs the class that prepares the meals, the food is creative, innovative and well prepared... the service, well you have to remember, these are students who are learning and some never served before... but that said, they do a great job. The best deal in San Francisco! Eaten there several times and never disappointed... leave a good tip as the food is so inexpensive and monies go to support the class....Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great meal and price pointLunchbunchDined on 10/23/2014I always bring a guest when I come for lunch and they return with friends and colleagues.Special Features:
- Another great lunch!OpenTable Diner Since 2010VIPDined on 9/19/2014I just started work mid market and none of my coworkers had been to Bistro 10 UN. I have brought 3 parties for lunch now, all were very impressed and surprised by the elegant delicious food.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best valueLunchbunchDined on 9/19/2014A full course meal for $15.00. What can you say? Go back; go back and enjoySpecial Features:
- DennisDined on 8/29/2014Service was mediocre. No spoon served with soup dish. Waiter was unattentive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Veru special findFoodie2Dined on 8/21/2014The Bistro 10UN is a real jewel in the Civic Center area. I don't want to say too much, because it's such a great find.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great value for lunchteddysfDined on 8/7/2014Enjoy a nice lunch in a quiet and pleasant environment where food is excellent and the service is great.Special Features:
- Needs A Little WorkOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/1/20146 Co-workers and I went to Bistro 10UN for a Birthday celebration. We made the reservation 2 months in advance knowing their limited availability in service days & hours. We were seated right away, drink orders went in, and took our meal orders (ordered everything at the same time, including dessert) promptly. Our first course took about 20 minutes to come out, then a longer wait for the 2nd course, all in all we spent over 2 hours for lunch. The food overall was good but they need to work on service, from serving at the table to getting the food out of the kitchen. We do understand that these are students, hopefully these comments can be useful. We will come back at a later time.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 83 reviews are from the Bistro 10UN reviews archive.
- Amazing food at a great pricezhangirlsDined on 7/31/2014Delicious gourmet food. Each dish is prepared with great care. Lemonade is to die for. Cannot believe students are doing the cooking. Manager is very friendly. And price is UNBELIEVABLE!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Cynthiawing2kwong3Dined on 7/25/2014Great food and great service by Melissa and Elliot! Would definitely go there againSpecial Features:
- Bistro 10UNSharoncsVIPDined on 6/19/2014I love this place but the service can be hit or miss and this visit it was a miss. I went with a party of 5 and as we were seated were were told that half kitchen staff were not there so instead of 5 choices for an appetizer and main there were only two and one dessert (wisely chocolate). Then they ran out of rolls so we only got three and they were trying to make more which we eventually got towards the end of the meal. It took forever to get our main courses and it was not that crowded. I hope this just was a one off - the food was still delicious.Special Features:
- great lunchMel08Dined on 6/18/2014The three course lunch was so delicious. Every course was tasty and portions were just right. Homemade lemonade was very good as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great valueteddysfDined on 5/8/2014Bistro 10UN is a place you can bring a friend for a special occasion and spend half the price you pay at a fancy restaurant. Great food and great service.Special Features:
- Nice option near civic center.RichVIPDined on 4/17/2014Enjoyed the mahi mahi and the dessert, a great place for a reasonably priced upscale lunch. .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A Special Experience!Sandy94901VIPDined on 3/19/2014Bistro 10UN is uniquely wonderful. We took our friend for her birthday. You have to keep in mind that everyone is in training and it does show a bit but that is also what makes it special. We so appreciated the effort everyone was making to create an excellent dining experience. I would say overall the food was excellent but there were some misses in each course. My biggest disappointment was that, while perfectly prepared to medium rare, my steak was cold and tough. However, the mushroom soup was perhaps the best I have ever tasted. I will definitely return. It is a great value but also wonderful to support these culinary students!Special Features:
- Bistro 10UNSharoncsVIPDined on 3/14/2014The secret seems to be out that this is the best deal in town. The food is excellent and the service is usually good. Love this place.Special Features:
- Wonderful 3-Course Meal for $15BargainhunterDined on 2/12/2014What a bargain, and a nice restaurant in the Civic Center area. Students servers aim to please. Many choices available for appetitizers, main course and dessert. Can't be beat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- a little bland!1sttimediningDined on 2/7/2014We each ordered the mushroom soup, which was served slightly warmer than room temperature and was very bland. Although the soup was fresh, it could have really used some seasoning; fresh garlic, onion, basil, etc. could have been cooked into the broth. I ordered the salmon, which was cooked well but completely unseasoned. The side dishes were much more flavorful than the main dish. Even some basic butter, lemon, pepper, or garlic would have made the dish better. My friend ordered the flat-iron steak, well-done, but it came back bloody and she had to send it back twice before it was cooked thoroughly. The citrus chocolate desert was good and different, but the apple tart was flat and tasteless.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Lunch Deal in SFOpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 11/22/2013This restaurant is located on the 6th floor of the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of California - San Francisco. The restaurant is actually a LIVE classroom where the senior level students showcase their Culinary prowess to the public. The Bistro10UN offers a 3 course option, and a two-course option, but 3 courses for $15!!!..... who can pass that up. Everything is made in house and very fresh and seasonal. If you haven't tried this lunch spot yet, you are truly missing out! Their hours are short (because of the class times) from 11:45am - 1:45pm Wednesdays through Fridays. I highly recommend making reservations in advance because they do sell out often.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great valuejhfeinbergVIPDined on 11/20/2013Excellent food attractively served...three course lunch for $15.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- I wish there was more timeIwillBbackDined on 11/7/2013Everything was very good. However, make sure you have more than 1 hour for lunch in order to enjoy the meal.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- 3 Course delightChazDined on 11/1/2013I took a friend for lunch last week. This was his first visit and my second. This experience was just as good as my first. The 3 course lunch was delicious. We each ordered a different salad and we both had the grilled swordfish. This was one one of the best fish I've ever had. The sauce was very flavorable and the entree itself was a good size. The staff is all very pleasant and the $15 cost is a real bargain. I highly recommend this student run restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good food, friendly serversfsfguyDined on 10/31/2013Hidden on the 6th floor, this is a great place for lunch, the food prepared by student chefs is an amazing value. You'd pay much more for a meal of this quality anywhere else. The swordfish was perfectly prepared and the lamb shank was delicious and a large portion too. The atmosphere is a little on the corporate side though the food makes up for it.
- Great food for very good priceYoyoDined on 10/23/2013we always come back every semester for a different menu. i have not have anything that i don't like.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Amazing food - ridiculesly inexpensChefanieDined on 10/10/2013The food is creative and well-prepared and the selection is enormous For a classroom run café. All the cooks are students all the servers are students and they do amazing stuff. $15 get you three-course meal with many choices. There is no reason why this little café shouldn't be booked to the fullest every single production date.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food and servicebmbmVIPDined on 9/19/2013Wonderful food and service at an outstanding price. I will return. Thank youSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bistro 10UN - Best kept secretSharoncsVIPDined on 9/18/2013You really have to work or be visiting the neighborhood at lunchtime to enjoy Bistro 10UN, but it is totally worth it. The 2 or 3 course menu gives you good tasty food, large portions for a great price - what more could you want. Sure at the beginning of the semester the food may still need a little work and the service a bit shaky but as the semester wears on both get better and better. This time I had the wedge salad and the salmon with soba noodlles - both were excellent.Special Features:
- Friendly and coolBigSisDined on 9/17/2013It was cool being able to peer into the kitchen while the chef and students were preparing the food. The staff was very friendly. The menu was not too impressive, which is understandable seeing as it's a student/learning restaurant. The food was well prepared and delicious. I thought the main course could have used an interesting vegetarian option, considering SF is usually pretty veg-friendly. Overall, a very cool experience, and at a great value. I would definitely bring friends to this dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great QPROpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 9/12/2013We've eaten here before and this time confirmed our experience as a place to get dinner sized portions for lunch for excellent prices with taste to match. luv itSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Such a cool experienceOutdoordinerVIPDined on 9/10/2013I have to say, I had my doubts as I was walking down Market Street to get to this restaurant...and I was taking a client here! But what a terrific place it was once we got to the restaurant. The artsy nature of the building and the people getting on and off of the elevator only added to the ambiance. I wanted someplace a little fun and a little different to go to...this fit the bill. The food was fantastic, and it was a wonderful place to just hang out and leisurely dine. I have already told many people about this place, because I think it is a hidden gem. I will definitely go back and introduce it to other friends.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not school food!TildonkerVIPDined on 8/28/2013This is a culinary school and this was my second visit and the food was as good as the first time around! All three of us enjoyed the tomato salad and the salmon. As for the cost - you just can't beat three courses for $15! I am looking forward to returning when the menu changes.Special Features:
- Food was delicious95SeventhStreetDined on 8/20/2013The appetizer, entree, and dessert were absolutely delicious and the portions were just right for lunch. I like the fact that they use seasonal vegetables and fruits for their meals. Will definitely come back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Hidden GemRdtheWrldTrvlerVIPDined on 8/9/2013A must visit. Great prices, gourmet food. Do not miss a visit to Bistro 10 UN. We go all the time for lunch.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- School Food!!TildonkerVIPDined on 7/25/2013Food cooked by the students of this culinary school! We were so impressed and enjoyed all our courses - 3 for $15!! Unbelievable value for the money and we were more than happy with our soup, salad, mahi mahi, pork and desserts that my friend and I had for lunch. It's like a little secret by the Civic Centre that we have now discovered and will definitely re-visit! Will definitely be going back soon!Special Features:
- Undiscovered gemJaredDined on 7/17/2013Hidden above the bustle of market st and in plaza sits this gem of a culinary treat where students make delicious meals. The food was beautifully presented, fresh and delicious. A three course meal for a a nominal $15 with tips going toward student scholarships. What a lovely experience!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good place to dine at lunchDDDDDined on 6/14/2013I only ate here twice at lunch during the work week, so I don't know about dinner meals. The price is reasonable. The salmon dish was great. Vegetables always cooked just right. The chocolate mousse for dessert was delightful. Go with a group but not more than four. You will need reservations which are convenient on line. The only unpleasantness is right outside the building entrance the neighborhood, "bums" are allowed to congregate and could harass you, so be wise and vigilant. So, I don't know what the area is like at night. The convenience of the location-right near BART, bus, and trolly at UN Civic Center, so this place is very accessible.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Handel: Chandos Anthems Nos 5a, 6a & 8
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Movement 1: Sonata: Largo Allegro
Movement 2: O come, let us sing unto the Lord
Movement 3: O come, let us worship
Movement 4: Glory and worship are before him
Movement 5: Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King
Thomas Hobbs (tenor), Trinity College Choir Cambridge, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Stephen Layton (conductor)
Movement 6: O magnify the Lord
Movement 7: The Lord preserveth the souls of the saints
Movement 8: For look as high as the heaven is
Movement 9: There is sprung up a light for the righteous
The anthem draws its text from Psalms 95, 96, 97, 99 and 103 in their Prayer Book versions. It begins with the customary two-movement Sonata, in this case a slow movement featuring pairs of solo violins playing in thirds followed by a quicker three-voice fugue. The opening chorus begins with a figure in long notes reminiscent of a simple psalm tone. This is contrasted with syllabic statements of 'let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation' in quaver motion by the four-voice chorus of soprano, two tenors and bass. The movement then continues with a fugal treatment of the text 'Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving', punctuated with exclamations of 'glad' from the text 'and show ourselves glad in him with psalms'. The chorus ends with an early example of choral recitative, which later became a staple of Handel's oratorio choruses.
The tenor solo 'O come, let us worship' is borrowed from an aria in Handel's 1713 opera Silla, HWV10, complete with paired recorders and violins playing in thirds. It is assigned to 'Mr Blackley' in Handel's autograph score. This was James Blackley, who was also assigned the first tenor part (and presumably the role of Acis) in Acis and Galatea. He was probably also the tenor soloist for Handel's first eight Cannons Anthems.
The chorus 'Glory and worship are before him' almost cries out for trumpets, but had to wait forty years before Handel supplied them when he borrowed the music for the 'Anthem on the Peace' (How beautiful are the feet, HWV266) by way of the Chapel Royal Anthem I will magnify thee, O God, HWV250b. The lengthy chorus that follows, 'Tell it out among the heathen that the Lord is King', presents two thematic ideas in separate fugal expositions and then combines them. It also features the basses singing a series of repeated pitches to illustrate that God has 'made the world so fast it cannot be moved'. This chorus, somewhat shortened, became part of the conclusion to the oratorio Belshazzar, HWV61, again via the Chapel Royal Anthem HWV250b.
This monumental chorus is followed by three arias. The first, 'O magnify the Lord' for soprano, features an accompaniment for two violins playing staccato notes; the bass instruments and the keyboard enter only when the voice is silent. The following aria, 'The Lord preserveth the souls of the saints', is designated by Handel to be sung by 'Mr Rowe'—presumably Francis Rowe, for whom Handel seems to have written the role of Damon in Acis and Galatea and who later sang alto in the Chapel Royal. Although Handel writes for him in the tenor clef, his music lies consistently higher than that written for Blackley, making it more appropriate for a high countertenor with serviceable low notes. The final aria, 'For look as high as the heaven is', is the only one in the minor mode and was again written for Mr Blackley.
The closing chorus, 'There is sprung up a light for the righteous', provides a fitting conclusion to this largely celebratory anthem. Its subject and one of its counter-subjects are borrowed from a chorus in Handel's Roman psalm Laudate pueri, HWV237. The principal counter-subject, which features repeated syllabic statements of the text 'Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous!', is new and this material drives the expansion of the anthem chorus.
O come, let us sing unto the Lord is the only one of the Cannons Anthems that Handel is known to have heard performed again in his lifetime. Sometime in late summer or early autumn 1739 the composer visited his friend and patron James Harris in Salisbury where he was given a concert which included this work. Although the concert was given in Harris's house, one suspects that the choruses were performed with multiple singers per part. Handel himself, when reusing material from the Cannons Anthems in larger works for the Chapel Royal or in oratorios, did not typically rewrite the vocal or instrumental parts, thus giving his tacit approval to performances of these works in their original anthem form by choirs and orchestras as well as by solo voices and small ensembles.
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2. In a timely web 'service' offering Military personnel are remembering their time in service with photo books offered specially by the Military Yearbook Printing Company....but sometimes uploading pictures to a website can be extremely complicated.
3. Hollywood photographer David Strick is suing the Los Angeles Times for illegally publishing 174 of his photos.
The law suit could potentially cost $150,000 for each infringement, and there are 510 alleged violations!
4. When David Strick seemed to deliver too many photos, wedding photographer Gerald Randolph Byrd didn't deliver enough.
In fact Byrd refused to hand over the photos and is now serving two years of house arrest for fraudulent intent. The original sentence was eight years in prison.
5. But on a lighter note National Geographic has announced the "Best Travel Pictures of 2011" and they are incredible.
Photograph by Robin Moore
Click here to check them out.
Photograph by Becky Kagan Schott
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With expansive Northern city views and Eastern lake views, the Oak Room Located on the 66th floor, is our largest space. With a built in bar and restrooms this room can accommodate groups up to 250 guests with a dance floor.
Offering unparalleled view of Grant Park, Museum Campus, Millenium Park & Lake Michigan, the East Room offers a breathtakingly unique setting for 120 guests for a seated dinner.
With gorgeous Western, Northern & Southern city views, the Chicago Rooms can easily accommodate 200 of your closest friends for a special reception.
Consider the Illinois Rooom on the 67th floor when entertaining 20-50 guests for your next dinner. With beautiful Western city views guaranteed to take your guests breath away.
Enjoy dinner for 8-15 guests in one our board rooms located on the 67th floor. Take your pick of either the Eastern facing Dearborn Room or the Western Facing Jackson Room.


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Your beautifully landscaped yard is serene and aesthetically pleasing, but it's still missing one thing — a glorious display of Milwaukee spirit! Add a touch of whimsy Brewers pride to your outdoor living space with this double-sided garden flag. Both sides of this flag feature team graphics with glitter accents layered over a background filled with tonal team insignias. No matter from which angle they look, everyone's sure to notice your well-manicured and Milwaukee-spirited lawn!
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- Officially licensed
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- Screen print graphics with glitter accents
- Water-repellent & UV-resistant to extend the life and vibrancy of the banner
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Choose from a plethora of recipes for dressings, and salads with which to toss them. Find a range of choices, from creamy and indulgent to tangy and fat-free.
This little book contains every known salad dressing and more with simple instructions to follow. A great cookbook!!
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Apply when broadleaf weeds are actively growing in spring or early fall.
A second or follow-up application, if required, may follow 30 days after the first application.
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1,000 sq. ft. (perfect for smaller lawns)
Weeds: Controls a wide range of lawn weeds, dandelion, chickweed, knotweed, plantain, henbit, spurge and many others.
Kills weeds. Builds strong, deep roots. Improves lawn's ability to absorb water & nutrients.
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Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer with Built-in Spreader The perfect Turf Builder for Smaller Lawns (1,000 square feet or less)!
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Caramel Pretzel Sticks Recipe
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) pretzel rods
- 6 to 12 ounces white candy coating
- 6 to 12 ounces milk chocolate candy coating
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, optional
- In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter. Bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling, without stirring, at a moderate-steady rate for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Return to the heat. Reduce to medium-low; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage). Keep warm.
- Pour 2 cups caramel mixture into a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Quickly dip each pretzel halfway into caramel. Allow excess to drip off. Place on well-buttered baking sheets; let stand until hardened.
- In a microwave, melt white candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip half of the caramel-coated pretzels into coating. Melt milk chocolate coating; dip remaining pretzels. Drizzle white-coated pretzels with milk chocolate coating; drizzle milk chocolate-coated pretzels with white coating. Sprinkle with walnuts if desired. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
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"While this is a favorite every year. The carmel has never set up. I followed the recipe and the carmel is always to soft, I have to freeze them before dipping them. Any advice would be appreciated."
"very good, make every christmas."
"This recipe is requested every year at Christmas. And I agree that it makes a lot of caramel, but it is the best homemade caramel I have found!! I pour the leftover caramel into a greased jelly-roll pan and sprinkle with some coarse sea salt and let cool. Then cut unto squares and wrap them - great for gifts!"
"Made this recipe for a fund raiser, everyone loved them! I bought the pretzel rod container from Aldis and used all the caramel (probably 100 rods in that container)."
"I have made this recipe now the last 3 out of 4 yrs and now it's expected almost every year. This year I am taking the left over caramel and making turtles out of it. I was upset cause there would be so much left but hopefully this will help complete the leftover. Plus I use small rods so i can give more out since I work with nearly 35-40 other employees and everyone wants one!! These are worth the time!!"


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This is the clock that illuminates written reminders on its integrated dry-erase board when the alarm sounds in the morning. Ideal for noting appointments, important calls, or household tasks before going to sleep, the clock�s clear plastic board provides a 5 1/2"-wide x 2 3/4"-high writing surface. When the alarm goes off or when the top of the board is tapped, the clock�s internal LED causes any message inscribed using the included blue-ink dry-erase pen to glow. Clock displays 12/24-hour time in 3/4"-high numbers, and switches to year/date, room temperature (Fahrenheit or Celsius) or a countdown timer at the touch of a button. Provides three alarm settings and plays 16 different alarm melodies. Requires three AAA batteries. 5 1/2" W x 4 3/4" H x 2 1/2" D. (12 oz.)
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PREVAGE® Anti-aging Eye Serum (full size .5 fl. oz) Protect and support the delicate skin around your eyes with this powerful anti-aging serum. A unique combination of advanced Idebenone technology with a complex of highly restorative ingredients helps transform the look of skin around the eyes.You'll like knowing that your skin is getting both intense environmental protection as well as correction to skin's appearance.
Beauty Award Winner:
- • Elle Elle Beauty Awards: Skincare, (South Africa) 2012
- • Beauty Beauty Award: Best Rejuvenator for Eyes, (Taiwan) 2011
- • Self Self Healthy Beauty Awards: Best Anti-aging Eye Serum, (USA) 2011
- • Shape Shape 8th Annual Beauty Awards: Best Eye Treatment, (USA) 2011
PREVAGE® Anti-aging Eye Cream Sunscreen SPF 15 ( full size .5 fl. oz) The delicate skin around your eyes craves special protection and support. This nourishing, multi-defense eye cream gives you both and is the first to combine SPF protection with revolutionary Idebenone.
Beauty Award Winner:
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- • Her World Beauty Award: Editor's Choice, (Singapore) 2012
- • Fashion Guide Consumers' Choice Award, (Taiwan) 2012
- • Beauty Beauty Award: Best Eye Treatment, (Taiwan) 2012
- • Xpose Xpose Beauty Poll: Best Eye Cream, (Ireland) 2011
- • Citta Bella Beauty Award: Premium Anti-aging Eye Treatment, (Taiwan) 2011
- • Elle Beauty Award: The Most Popularized Skincare of Online Voting, (Taiwan) 2011
- • ACP Publisher Australian Beauty Award: Judge's Choice, (Australia) 2011
- • Marie Claire Beauty Awards: Face, (USA) 2011
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For the very best results, use PREVAGE® Anti-aging Eye Serum morning and night on cleansed skin for intense antioxidant protection and correction to skin's appearance. In the morning, follow with PREVAGE® Anti-aging Eye Cream Sunscreen SPF 15 to moisturize and protect your skin from sun and harsh environmental aggressors that can damage and dehydrate the delicate skin around the eyes.
*For face products, environmental protection is against oxidative stress due to sun, smoke and pollution, with Idebenone compared to alpha lipoic acid, kinetin, vitamin C, vitamin E and coenzyme Q10.