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Outstanding In The Field Review
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- bosanova99 Jun 25, 2008 11:03 AM
I went to the Outstanding in the Field dinner last sunday night in Carpenteria. I had been reading not so good reviews from people who had gone a few weeks before, so I was getting a little nervous. I'm happy to report, I had a great time!
First I have to say that was plenty of wine and food to go around. The first course was served with the wine when you first arrive. Ours was fig and proscuitto bruschetta on rosemary bread. We had one when we first arrived, but later they walked around with platters serving the guests. The winery was Arcadian Winery and there served a nice light Chardonnay.
The event is not rushed, so relax and enjoy the atmosphere. I encourage you to bring a hat and wear sunscreen as we were in the sun quite a bit. Wear comfortable shoes and remember, you are on farm. There are flies and other insects and it can be dusty. We met the farmer,Romeo Coleman, took a little tour and then off to the table. It's true, people do get to the table first and set down their plates. By the time we got there, all the shade spots were gone and we were left in the blazing sun. No need to worry. They set up canopies, then took them away when the sun went down.
Second Course: This was served in little glasses. Pureed melon with shrimp. It was very refreshing. Served with more Chardonnay.
Third Course: Next was the salad served family style. We passed our plates to one guy in the center and he served us. This worked out well all evening and everybody got plenty. The salad was grilled duck breast with duck confit, strawberries and persian cucumbers. Served with a Pinor Noir that was my favorite of the evening. Very light.
Fourth Course: Roasted halibut with "pork palace" ham & mushroom risotto wrapped up in grape leaves and grilled. It was served with baby carrots and sugar snap peas. They were passing out seconds if anybody was interested. They served another Pinot with this, but it was a bit heavier, but quite good.
Fifth Course: Roasted & slow cooked pork with cavolo nero kale, roasted bermuda onions, blue peruvian potatoes, Santa Barbara olive and tomato relish. Just when you thought it was enough, they set down another platter of the same! Again, plenty of food. They served a Syrah with this course and it was perfect.
Sixth Course: Rinconada Dairy pozo tomme cheese with roasted pistachios. It was nice little course before dessert.
Dessert: Grilled honey glazed peach and cherry kabob with vanilla creme fraiche and grilled cinnamon brioche. Delightful end to a delightful dinner.
Was it the best meal I've ever eaten? No, but it was one of the most enjoyable meals I've had under the stars. Was it worth $180? For me it was. Everyone's different. It's difficult to put a price on an experience. I would definitely go again in a heartbeat.
By the way, Jim Denevan was very accessible all evening and never "sold" the cookbook. There are books there to buy, but he was happy to sign the books we brought. It was fun to go inside the bus, it's so kitchy.
Thanks so much for writing about this experience.
I'm eager to attend one of these dinners, butam looking for that perfect combo of location, featured winery and the time off to get there.
Sounds like this was a great one; you lucked out with Arcadian. Definitely one of the best from the Central Coast.
Thanks for the report - I've been curious and definitely want to check out the other writeups. I've been wanting to put together something like this in San Diego actually.
We went to the Secret Cove event last weekend which was held in Santa Cruz. It was originally to be in Half Moon Bay but one week before they changed it to Santa Cruz, an additional 40 miles south. This was a big deal for us coming from Marin County and not planning on overnighting. The event was to begin at 3PM, we arrived at 2:45PM along with at least 20 other cars. There was a sign on the main road for Outstanding but nothing on the private road. It was all private homes. Finally someone appeared and opened a private gate. She told us we could park inside the gate and so 20 cars pile in and we follow the leader. The staff is yelling at us that we are parking in the wrong place....again...no one to direct us to the proper parking spots. We park and we walk in but the sign in table in not ready for us yet. It's after 3PM. I'm not in a rush but at these prices I do believe it should have been more organized. OK, we get signed in, we have a glass of wine and we're meeting fabulous people and admiring the wonderful private beach and looking forward to a nice time. The hors doeuvres start to come up one platter at time with 140 people running for them. Every ten minutes another platter would arrive. We did not want to fight for food, so we stayed back. Now the staff is trying to gather us and tell us about the event. No one can hear them, they have no speaker system. We start off with the crowd and realize we can't hear a thing and decide to hang back at the beach. We are finally ready to be seated and the staff is trying to tell the guest the proper way to reach the table....NOPE it was a stampede to get to the best seats. Finally we are seated and the food begins to arrive. I wish I could remember what was served but I don't. I can say every course was fantastic but a bit skimpy. Each platter was to serve eight people and all eight of us wanted more.
It was a lovely venue and I'm glad I went but I defintely wouldn't do it again.
Hey Outstanding in the Field, you need more staff, more signage and organization.
re: superello
We are fans of the Outstanding in the Field concept, but totally agree with your assessment about them needing better organization, especially at those prices. Had an amazing experience the first time (last year), but our second dinner with them (this year) was a lot like your experience. I informed them of our issues and they did respond very thoughtfully and seemed to appreciate our feedback. They do genuinely care, so you might want to consider sending them an email with your thoughts because I do believe they are trying to improve. They may not be reading Chowhound and I don't think they are soliciting feedback.
Seems like they are experiencing the inevitable growing pains as they get more popular. Like you, I won't be going again, but I am rooting for them since it's such a good message they are trying to share.
re: Shane Greenwood
We just attended OIF and I would love to come here and rave about it but it really didn't come close to expectations. This was the Petaluma event and we experienced many of the same problems others mentioned here.
-Great location.
-Great company, there were 3 in our little group but everyone around us was fun and interesting.
-Unique experience
-Not enough staff.
-Not enough food. (were not big people or big eaters)
-Not enough wine. (at these prices I never want to see the bottom of my glass)
-The food presented was barely above fancy picnic food level and nothing I couldnt do myself. Im looking to be wowed by a great chef in a great setting.
-NO COFFEE inexcusable I make killer espresso and coffee when im camping and this is far from that.
-Give better directions esp. when your in a rural area.
Would I go again? we decided no that we would take our collective $600 and go out to a guaranteed great dinner at one of our faves.
re: mojowrkn
I guess we were really fortunate in our experience. The wine never stopped flowing and I never felt like we were not being attended too and we were sitting at the very back of the table. For me it was an overall experience. Sure it had a few problems, but I'm sure it's not an easy dinner to pull off. I just hope as the dinners evolve, the reviews get better.
re: mojowrkn
I really think the price point is the issue with them. At $200 a person, they are positioning themselves in the fine-dining category. That price is buying them a lot of expectations from us. There is no excuse for running out of food and wine.
re: mojowrkn
Sorry to hear about your disappointment; I hope the OITF folks get their act together and heed the feedback others are giving since they have a string of dinners for the rest of the year. It's hard to pull off something like this, but when they charge those prices, guests do expect more...
Per their website, was Nate Appleman the chef at your dinner? Can you elaborate on the menu? Who was the wine producer and how was the wine that you did sample? Thanks!
re: Carb Lover
When I went in June, the chef was Traci des Jardins. The food that we had was very good, but there wasn't enough of it and there were massive delays between courses. I don't remember the winery, but it was a very small, local winery. The couple that runs it was very nice. Not all of the wine we were served came from their winery though. Because we were dining in a vineyard, they served us wine made by another winery that was made with those grapes.
re: Carb Lover
Hi just checking back in here. The wine we had from Philo ridge was good to excellent. I really liked the unoaked Card and the Pinot Noir was fantastic.
Regarding Nate Appleman yes he wa sthere and people at our table saw him cutting out early and commented to Jim about this.
I think those of you commenting on the price point are correct. At this price I don't expect to have to be forgiving about working out the kinks, it should run perfectly. I think OITF has come along way on the founders charisma but that they really need to step up the food and service.
re: mojowrkn
Thanks for some more details. Do the chefs cook all of the food on site, and do they have cooks to help them? Do they discuss the food...inspiration, ingredients, farm-to-table philosophy as it relates to their restaurants, etc.? Does anyone know if they get paid or is this purely donation?
re: Carb Lover
They cook everything on sight and they have a full staff. I'm sure they get paid, but don't know for a fact. The farmer, Romeo Coleman spoke about his farm, but the Chef did talk about food.We were at the very back of the table away from where the food was being prepared. You get a menu and it tells you what farms the food came from. I have a blog if you want to check it out with pictures.
I wanted to let those of you who were unhappy with the dinners know that after a series of back and forth e-mails explaining our disappointments, we were refunded half of the cost of our dinners, which is what we had requested. As others have said, at these prices there shouldn't be kinks in the service or dinner.
re: chow2chow
We were disappointed with our Sep. 18th, 2008 OitF farm dinner held near Washington, DC last week and have sent an email to them seeking a partial (1/2) refund - we certainly hope for the same response.
We still believe it is a wonderful concept, and that what they attempt to do every few days across the country for much of the year is certainly not easy, but there were many many simple mistakes made at our dinner.
The Washington Post has a brief article on the OinF dinner, but mainly on the local chef, in the Food section from 9/24/'08 that I posted a reply to explaining their miscues.
re: rcmo
Last night was my second Georgia OITF dinner. The dinner took place at the ATL History Center and the Chef was Scott Peacock. While I am not the biggest fan of Mr. Peacock (Watershed), I was absolutely enamored with my 1st OITF experience a few years ago, and returned this year with passionate faith. When we were told the dinner location (it was TBD when I bought tickets), the first red flag went up. When you are looking for a true farm-to-table experience, a museum setting isn't what you have in mind. That aside, we were really disappointed with the other experiential side of things - besides the Senior Muckety Muck of the Museum, no one spoke besides the OITF founder. No one talked about what we were eating, where the food came from, about the wines being poured...nada. I'm not sure the extent to which OITF relies on the local folks to pull things off (and maybe gets let down occasionally), but at $200 a head (an $800 investment for us -- we bought four tickets), you expect MUCH, much, much more. (Our first dinner was around $75 a head so we stepped up high this year to return.) (In fact, after, my husband and I joked that we could have gone to Berthelier's Dining Room - a 5 Mobil starry type place - for the same investment) Mr. Peacock reluctantly walked the table at the night's end by candlelight, when many of the participants had left for the night. (We had opted to engage Mr. Peacock earlier in the evening by the grill and, while shy, he shared some stuff about the meal, which I'm sure others might have found interesting...for example, the squash blossoms came from the squash that was served in the 3rd course)
In terms of the food, we had a lovely meal, albeit w/ succinct portions, and the wine flowed very freely.
FIRST COURSE: Squash blossoms stuffed with goat cheese & Benton ham; muscadines & cherry tomatoes. Hand-passed through the crowd. Rose' was poured.
SECOND COURSE: Smoked zucchini and ? soup
Believe a Chardonnay was poured. (sorry too much wine....)
THIRD COURSE: Roasted pork, Pink-Eyed Peas and Squash Puree. Pinot Noir was poured. All very yummy. Peas rocked.
FOURTH COURSE: Salad (simple, butter like lettuce only) Red (a blend), I think was poured
FIFTH COURSE: Apple Crisp with a Cream (very yummy) No dessert wine :-( Or coffee
At the current price, I would be reluctant to return to another OITF event.
Big let down.
re: Dixie Belle
Dixie Belle - $800.00 - Ouch! Yes - it is understandable to expect more than what we got at these prices. We paid $380+ for two at the Wash. DC dinner. We didn't get a promised tour of the aqua farm, didn't have a chance to taste four of the dishes listed on the menu, the seafood - the basis of the meal on the Chesapeake Bay - was skimpy, and by the time we sat down at the table it was dark and we couldn't see what we were eating - I got a fork full of herbs and couldn't taste a thing for a few minutes. The wine (so-so) was certainly flowing though - I wonder if by design. The Wasington Post article implies much of the responsibility is put on the local chef/organizers. It's looking like what was a wonderful concept has been corrupted into what now is a money-making scam.
What was the time span between your 1st $75 OitF dinner and the recent $200 one - quite a mark-up? By the way - I have yet to receive a response from OitF crew. We will not be attending another Outstanding in the Field dinner and recommend others avoid the mistake.
re: rcmo
We went to the dinner (a day or so after the DC dinner) at Pawleys Island, SC. I was so disappointed/let down/upset that I wrote a scathing review here on chowhound.... which was pulled. In retrospect, I should've calmed down a bit before putting pen to paper (as it were).
This "once in a lifetime experience" that I had been anticipating since March, DID end up being a once in a lifetime experience, but unfortunately, not a good one. Our dinner was also not held at a farm, and like Dixie Belle said about the location of the dinner that she attended, that was kind of a disappointment. We also got no talks from anyone other than the founder of the dinners, (who told us that this was OSIF's 106th dinner) and the man that owned the property (his home) that the dinner where this dinner was being held. No talks from farmers, fishermen or even the chef.... the stand in chef. Right before we were asked to sit down, we were informed that the featured chef wasn't going to be there, but that he had sent his second.
After arriving, it was close to an hour before the "first course" appetizer was brought out. South Carolina Venison Rillettes - shredded venison on thinly sliced toasted bread. It was good, but unfortunately, there was only one lady bringing the platters of appetizers from the cooker to the table next to the wine set-up, and by the time she made it the distance, the appetizers were cold and the bread was almost soggy. One thing that FLOORED us was after bringing out several platters of the appetizers, three baskets of packaged flavored PORK RINDS were placed on the appetizer table. OK, local food WAS advertised, but pork rinds?
After we took our seats, it was at least 20 minutes before the first platters arrived with what was called "Lowcountry Creek Foragers Stew". It was shrimp, clams, tiny pieces of Silver Queen corn, smoked sausage and fingerling potatoes. It was good, nothing out of the ordinary, but good – the only thing was - when the platter was placed between two tables, the lady that served it said that this wasn't actually local food, but a representation of things that are served locally. What? Wasn't this dinner all about the food being local?
It was a VERY long time before anything else was brought to the tables... another 45 minutes or so. In the meantime, more wine was poured. Out of 8 people at our table, half of them were non-drinkers, but no other beverages other than water were offered. The next course finally arrived - "Grilled Local Wahoo with Tomatoes and Okra". When the lady placed the platter on our table, she proudly announced that the Wahoo had been flown in fresh that morning from Georgia. Georgia??? Where was the LOCAL fare? Now, the Wahoo WAS wonderful - the tomatoes and okra, though, appeared to be canned.
Another 45 minutes passed - and this time we discovered why it was taking so long between courses. We happened to be seated facing the cooking/cleaning activity - and the chef was just standing by the cooking tables - there was no fire blazing in the outdoor cooker or grill, and no sign of anything being cooked. We weren't the only ones wondering what was going on. Finally we found out why there was such a lapse between courses - the platters that had been used for the previous course were carried from the outdoor dish-washing set-up over to the chef's serving table. The chef was WAITING FOR PLATTERS! For the price of these dinners, I'm thinking that OSIF sould pony up for another set of platters. Anyway, by the time this course arrived, the people seated across from us got up and left, saying that too much time had gone by and they "just weren't into it anymore". The "Lowcountry Pulled Pork BBQ, Carolina Slaw and Dixie Peas" resembled nothing I've ever eaten in any part of the south. The pork was very dry, there didn't seem to be any sauce whatsoever, and didn't appear that it had been seasoned at all. When a man seated next to us asked the server if there was any extra sauce, or even some hot sauce, he was told that it had all been used during the cooking. The Carolina Slaw was sliced cabbage - no dressing of any kind, no vinegar, no seasonings - just sliced cabbage. The Dixie Peas were crowder peas - and again, didn't appear to be seasoned with anything - salt or pepper included. After eating about half of what was on our plates, we scraped the remainder on to the plates of the couple that had left earlier, got up and left. We really didn't have any desire to wait another 45 minutes for "Praline Cracklin' Bacon Corncake with Brandied Figs Sorghum and Chantilly Cream". We are FROM the area & this didn't even sound appealing to us…
Other notable things about the dinner –
There was no bread or salad served with any of the courses. Either or both of these would've added substantially to the meal.
No salt or pepper shakers were on the tables, and none available.
The dishwashing set up – there was no running water, hot or cold, and no water replacements were brought to this set-up at any time during the entire event.
Please don't think that I have nothing positive to say - I routinely email restaurants and commend them on the service and tastiness of meals that we've enjoyed, so I do feel that I need to mention two women that truly were OUTSTANDING. Emily and Lauren (or maybe Laura - lots of background talking so I didn't catch the exact name)... Both were very nice, very friendly - and extremely hard working. I believe that they tried very hard to make this dinner a success, but unfortunately there needed to be a half dozen more workers like them. The timing of courses should've been perfected long before Dinner #106, and I think that this was one of the major complaints of the group.
I've since emailed several of the other participants, and I'm not alone in my opinions. One person told us, "You did not miss anything in the dessert. The Bacon Praline corn cake was dry and hard....the figs were really good and if you put enough brandy sauce and Chantilly cream on the corn cake it was OK."
Another email I received said, "I was very disappointed on how unorganized the dinner was. ......was very full of himself, and they did not deliver what they advertised. We did not have the chef we were expecting, and the only person he introduced to us was the guy that made the pork skins, nice but no big deal. You are right, I had this very special meal and evening in mind, and it was a big letdown. Basically the food s…..ed!! If I had spent $50 dollars total for that meal I would have been [mad]!!! ............... I can't believe people drove and flew in from all over the country for that!!! Oh well, live and learn. Real South Carolina food has so much more to offer."
I've emailed OSIF, but have yet to hear back from them. I also emailed the chef that was suppose to have been cooking for us that evening – after all – HIS name – and the name of HIS restaurant were attached to this dinner. As a former speciality dessert maker, I know that I would've wanted to know this information. Whether the email even made it to him is unknown.
And yet – even after all of this – I STILL think that this is a fantastic concept… that maybe has just lost sight of the original idea. I also realize that different chefs will make all the difference in the world between dinners. From everything I've read, the dinners DO seem to be a hit-or-miss thing.
re: rcmo
Hey, I have been MIA...but will now finally respond re: time between dinners. The $75/head evening was summer '06, so two years. It's so sad to read the repeated shortcomings. A beautiful concept is imploding. I do believe that the OITF crew relies hugely on the locals but when I pay $200/head, those issues should be THEIR issues - not mine.
We attended the October 4th dinner at Jolie Vue Farm outside of Houston and really enjoyed it. Perhaps a lot of it has to do with the hosting farm. The family was engaging and gave a fabulous and informative tour. Everyone seemed to have a great time. The food was delicious and there was plenty and the wine never stopped was also great. The location was beautiful. Jim Denevan was accessible and friendly as were all the staff. The chef and all the cooks and servers worked really hard and were very attentive. Some of you have to remember you aren't just paying for a dinner it's an experience. We met a lot of interesting people with similar interests. Would I normally spend $180 for a meal? Probably not - but the whole evening with the atmosphere, the food, wine and the great company- it was well worth it and I'd do it again.
re: Foodie02
A month after our dinner (Sept. 18th in Wash. DC) and we have yet to receive any reply from OitF, and the same from the local chef. A rather poorly run operation from start to finish it appears.
re: rcmo
To keep this thread going and get out the truth about the Outstanding in the Field farm dinners - We have yet (nearly 2 months later) to even receive a reply from OitF - even though they said one was forthcoming.
The local restaurant, whose chef helped host the Sep. 18 event, felt bad enough to at least send us a $75 gift cert. for their restaurant. I can't speak for all the farm dinners, but ours was a disaster - see above for a description. Before anyone else puts out $360+ for such a dinner, better be prepared to be disappointed. At least with a restaurant your concerns can be addressed and or one can be compensated. Notice how the OitF website doesn't allow feedback etc., or how there is no way to contact them directly. Outstanding in the Field is a money making scam that preys on peoples sincere interest in supporting local farmers and locally grown food.
Resurrecting this older thread... just received an email about the 2009 season; the finalized schedule will be released in 3 weeks.
"The following guest chefs are confirmed for 2009:
Matthew Dillon of The Corson Building, Seattle, Washington
Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson of Frasca Food and Wine, Boulder, CO
Frank Stitt of the Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, AL
Jamie Lauren of Absinthe, San Francisco, CA
Scott Pampuch of Corner Table, Minneapolis, MN
Tory Miller of L'Etoile, Madison, WI
Mindy Segal of Hot Chocolate, Chicago, IL
Sam Hayward of Fore Street, Portland, ME
Mark Cutrara of Cowbell Restaurant, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Matt Jennings, Farmstead, Providence, RI
Bill Telepan of Telepan, New York, NY
Kevin Gillespie, Woodfire Grill, Atlanta, GA
Neal Fraser of Grace, Los Angeles, CA
Scott Youkilis of Maverick, San Francisco, CA
A few of our favorite farms that we will be returning to this summer:
Devil's Gulch Ranch, Nicasio, CA
Munson Farm, Boulder, CO
UBC Farm, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Coleman Farm, Carpinteria, CA
City Farm, Chicago, IL
Queens Farm, New York, NY
Eckerton Hill Farm, Hamburg, PA
Johnson's Backyard Garden, Austin, TX
Wattles Farm, Los Angeles, CA "
Given all these mixed reviews, is it worth it? Or should we base our decision on which farm is hosting?
re: cervisiam
The new schedule is out and I'm trying to decide whether to make the investment. Does anyone have any updates. I live in Sonoma County and want to go to one of the local events. Thanks for any advice!
I attended the dinner event on August 30th 2009 at La Plaza Cultural Community Garden in NYC. While the concept of the farm dinners makes for a very nice night out, the overall experience was displeasing to say the least.
Upon making my reservation back in March, I indicated that I was a vegetarian and when I arrived at the event I was instructed to notify my server of my special request so that I would be served something equally satisfying. Never was I led to believe that being a vegetarian was going to be an issue for this particular dinner.
For the first course, I received quinoa instead of shrimp so that was taken care of. When it came time for the entrée however, I had to wait 15 minutes for mine to be served because the chef "wanted to serve all the meat first" so I was not able to eat at the same time as the other guests. Once my meal did arrive, it was a large bowl of the beet tartare from the appetizer course!
Although the beet tartare was lovely...I already ate the same dish hours before as an appetizer and it can hardly be considered an "entree!" It was a bowl of beets! How would those who were promised pork feel if their entrée turned out to be the tomato and mozzarella appetizer from earlier?
I'm not one to complain because I realize that my "limitations" are my own personal choice. In fact, I specifically avoid restaurants/events in which the chef chooses the menu because I know I can't eat a lot of what is selected. However, the ONLY reason I made the reservation for the Outstanding in the Field event was because it specifically said that vegetarians can be accommodated most times, which was reiterated once I arrived.
This was an anniversary event and I was very disappointed in the unfair treatment of a vegetarian. Not only did I get to enjoy a "family dinner" by eating at the same time as the other guests, but, I also got a recycled dish from the first course and one that is not very fulfilling at that! Since I was enjoying the company I thought I would chalk it up to an "experience" but, the more I thought about it the more I realized how unfair it was that I paid the same amount of money as all of the other guests yet received nowhere near the same kind of treatment.
On top of that, I wrote an email with my complaint (and compliments) the following day and another a few weeks later and another last week (2 months later) and still have yet to receive a response. I would have been happy to have just been acknowledged at this point!
Outstanding in the Field is going down hill fast. The guests we were seated next to rated the NYC experience a "3" on a "Scale of 1-10" saying events in the past had been a "7." I am not surprised. This organization has poor customer service and they WILL take your money and run. Once the event is over don't expect to receive any attention from them.
re: MJW1234
I have to report that I received a full refund from OIF after this posting with an apology and a promise that they will be more sensitive to vegetarians and other specific food needs in the future.
If they truly are more receptive to customer needs and follow through with their promises, I believe this will be a successful organization with years of history to learn and grow from.


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Cambridge, Massachusetts, circa 1912. "Entrance to subway, Harvard Square." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
According to the 1912 New England Automobile Register, Massachusetts license plate 7525 belonged to Arthur Fairbanks, 26 Elmwood St., Cambridge, for his 22 h.p. Buick, engine number 1030. I would guess that the man behind the wheel is Mr. Fairbanks.
Nearly all American cars except the Model T Ford had right-hand drive up to 1912; most switched for the 1913 model year. There were a few stragglers, notably Pierce-Arrow, which did not make the switch until the 1920s.
Out of sight around the gentle curve of Brattle Street exists the grand old structure once known as New Preparatory School. Run by the family Benshimol, all Harvard graduates, and principled by the patriarch Ernest, it was touted as a pre-school for those fixed on getting into those ivy covered halls. The other thing the school was famous for was hockey. I was neither headed for Harvard, nor played hockey, which kept my GPA pretty low. I did graduate. I did wear the blue blazer with the three gold buttons, and sport the blue and gold school tie. I did go to college.
Ernie B. ran his classes with a hockey stick, a broadsword, a tipped foil, and a baseball bat. All used for effect, embarrassment, and pain as his students would stand on the great table to recite whatever he wanted as he slapped the table, poked the student and smacked the students butt if they failed to provide, all the while yelling (like a hockey coach) over and over what he expected, without giving away the answer.
The building is now occupied by a company that seems to hunt heads for the dark side. Harvard provides plenty of herd from which to pick.
Nary a sign (yet) of the Tappet Brothers!
The trolley on the right states "Harvard Square" on top then "Dudley Street transfer station" underneath. The name transfer station refers to the busy Dudley Square stop, which today services trains and buses and then referred to different trolley lines. Today this same (and extremely popular) route is serviced by the MBTA's route number one bus running from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Dudley Square in Roxbury. Many of the most popular modern bus routes in the Boston area were once trolleys.
I notice that the car with the plate number 7525 has the steering wheel on the right-hand side. I wonder how common this was in those days.
[Very common. - Dave]
The Billings and Stover Apothecary seen at the right on Brattle Street persisted until 2002.
Nancy says the brick arches to the left of the street car are the entrance to Harvard Yard.
Can anyone ID the cars?
There, at the center of the portico. She's dressed like a child no more than eight or ten years old, and is carrying the baby dolls to prove it, but she's already bigger than some of the adult women in the photo. If that's her mom next to her, genuinely petite under her big hat, that's one little goil who must have taken after her great big dad.
During the first part of the 20th century, most American police officers wore headgear in use during the latter part of the 19th century. The practice, at least with the Boston Police Department, was to wear the gray colored hats in the summer, then switch over to black during the winter months. The police officer shown in the photo was of course a member of the Cambridge Police Department.
Here is the inevitable Google Street View comparison, albeit from a slightly different angle (the traffic pattern in Harvard Square seems to have changed in the past 100 years):
The subway station moved from this original location across the street; its headhouse is still there and referred to by natives as the "kiosk" although it's now occupied by the Out of Town News newsstand. When the Red Line was expanded past Harvard in the 1980s the entrance was moved from that headhouse to a clunky brick monstrosity about 50 feet away.
As you can see, the small wood frame house is still extant just next to the gate into Harvard Yard (behind/to the right of the headhouse), although I'm not sure about the tall building we can see beyond it. Now that space, roughly, is occupied by the Widener Library, which hadn't yet been built because it was named after an alum who sank with the Titanic 'round about this time.
The buildings you can see on the right side of Massachusetts Ave (aka Mass Ave) in the original were razed in the 1960s by Harvard to build a brutalist concrete monstrosity (are you sensing a theme here?) that now houses their health services for students, among other things.
Nice sunny day, faster shutter speed with plenty of activity - but no ghosts.
In all these early 20th century photos, every head gets a hat, even petite little goils got huge chapeaux. I am focusing now on the extreme right of the picture, under the Billings Apothecary sign, where one can see the back of a "beat cop" with the old timey, double-breasted police uniform and bobby-looking helmet, such as those seen in most old comedy movies when Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplain would get in trouble. Do the east coast cities still have policemen who walk a beat on the city streets? I haven't been there in so long, I'm not sure they still do that. My Uncle was a Brooklyn policeman who walked a beat from 1936 through 1966 and also patrolled the l939 World's Fair in Queens, N.Y. I love living in the past (it is an escape) and thank you Shorpy for reigniting old memories so accurately. P.S. The lady crossing the street appears to be wearing two hats.


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A really great dessert which doesn't require turning on the oven. They ship really well for sending to someone away at school or in the service. And you can pretty much add whatever you would like, sometimes I add dried cranberries. Can halve recipe too, since it makes a LOT. For fancy ones I top with mini M & M's before chilling. Cooking time is actually chilling time.
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Email is a wonderful thing, when it works, which is most of the time. At the end of this past summer, though, an important email to your columnist did not arrive for whatever reason. A call to the Port Washington YC on another matter brought up the fact that these junior sailors' accomplishments never were published. So to remedy this error, please see the list of winners from the Junior Sailing Program at Port Washington YC. Please keep in mind that this is a big program and all the children are not listed here. But each and every one of them is a winner for myriad reasons. It may be that one young child overcame his or her fear of even getting on a boat. Or a 420 racer moved up one notch on the leader board. Or it could be that a child just had one great time "messing around in boats."
Winners in the Optimist class: Opti. I: Best Skipper: Elena Montgomery; Most Improved Skipper: Alexandra Tsalikis; Ship Shape: Nikko Falcone; Sportsmanship: Kendall Hall; Most Enthusiastic: Daisy Griffin. Opti. II: Best Skipper: Meghan Lyons; Most Improved Skipper: Spencer Bleifeld; Ship Shape: Jack Haberman; Sportsmanship: Hunter Savignano; Most Enthusiastic: James Dalimonte. Opti. II: Best Skipper: Sean Bentley; Most Improved Skipper: Christian Hill; Ship Shape: Buddy Vetrone; Sportsmanship: Stella Rae. Opti. IV: Best Skipper: Griffen Catallo; Most Improved Skipper: Kyle Bentley; Ship Shape: Ryan Feldmann; Sportsmanship: Fitzgerald Fortich. Racing: Best White Fleet Skipper: Katarina Catallo; Most Improved White Fleet: Corrine Hall; Best Blue Fleet Skipper: Steven Polis; Most Improved Blue Fleet Skipper: Meredith Gallo; Best Red Fleet Skipper: Roger Dorr; Most Improved Red Fleet Skipper: Nick Cataldo; Ship Shape: John Amorosana; Sportsmanship: Erin Condon. Optimist Seamanship Award: Elizabeth Einhaus. Blue Jay Winners: Best Skipper: Demetra Vlahos; Best Crew: Carter Paterson; Most Improved Skipper: Jack Ryan; Most Improved Crew: Haley Tesher; Sportsmanship: Kara Haberman. Laser Winners: Best Skipper: Ryan Schmitz; Most Improved Skipper: Colin Kennedy; Sportsmanship: Griffin Albrecht.
Perpetual Awards for 2009: Marshall Trophy: Erin Condon; Belden Award: Ryan Schmitz; Richard E. Gresio "Winning Attitude" Award: Elizabeth Einhaus; Max Berger Opti Bowl Award: Roger Dorr; Mel Berger Sportsmanship Award: Matt Harris.
Continuing the theme of winners –US Sailing has chosen eight US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) members as the sport's 2009 SportsWoman, SportsMan and Team of the Year, in both Olympic and Paralympic classes, for outstanding on-the-water performance, achievement and sportsmanship. US Sailing's Olympic Sailing Committee (OSC) has made the following awards: In the Olympic classes: SportsWoman of the Year: Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) SportsMan of the Year: Zach Railey (Clearwater, Fla.); Team of the Year: George Szabo (San Diego, CA)/ Rick Peters (Venice, CA) In the Paralympic classes: SportsWoman of the Year: Maureen McKinnon-Tucker (Marblehead, Mass.); Sportsman of the Year: John Ruf (Pewaukee, Wis.) Team of the Year: Scott Whitman (Brick, NJ)/ Julia Dorsett (West Chester, PA) The OSC has nominated these exceptional sailors to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) for consideration for the 2009 SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of the Year awards across all Olympic and Paralympic sports. Each sport's national governing body selects their outstanding athletes for consideration for this prestigious national distinction. This year, the USOC has expanded its Paralympic category to include a Paralympic SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of the Year, rather than just one Paralympic winner. The overall winners will be announced in January 2009.
Additional news from US SAILING: It wouldn't be December without the annual "year in review" and "best of" lists, and the release of US SAILING's shortlist of nominees for the 2009 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards marks that traditional milestone for the sport of sailing in the United States. It was an outstanding year of achievement on-the-water during the 2009 calendar year: American men won nine world championships, while competitive excellence was achieved by American women in both fleet and match racing events.
The nominees will be reviewed by a panel of noted sailing journalists who discuss the merits of each nominee and vote to determine US SAILING's 2009 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year. The ultimate winners will be announced in mid-January and honored on Feb. 26, during a luncheon at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan, when they will be presented with Rolex timepieces.
Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch, U.S.A. since 1980, the annual presentation of US SAILING's Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards are considered the sport's ultimate recognition of an individual's outstanding on-the-water achievements for the calendar year. Over its history the coveted award has been presented to 37 men and 33 women, including these notable sailors who have claimed the honor multiple times: Ed Adams, Betsy Alison, Sally Barkow, Dennis Conner, JJ Isler, Allison Jolly, John Kostecki, Buddy Melges, Ken Read, Lynne Shore, Jody Swanson and Ted Turner. The 2008 winners were Terry Hutchinson and Anna Tunnicliffe.
Nominees shortlisted for US SAILING's 2009 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award: Lightning World Champion Matt Fisher (Columbus, Ohio); CST Composites International Moth World Champion Bora Gulari (Detroit, Mich.); Sheehy Lexus of Annapolis Melges 24 World Champion Chris Larson (Annapolis, Md.); Sunfish World Champion David Loring (Charleston, S.C.); SAP 505 World Champion Mike Martin (Newport Beach, Calif.); Finn Gold Cup Silver Medalist Zach Railey (Clearwater, Fla.); Rolex Farr 40 World Champion Jim Richardson (Boston, Mass./Newport, R.I.); 2.4 mR World Champion John Ruf (Pewaukee, Wisc.); DN Iceboat World Champion Matt Struble (San Diego, Calif./Bay City, Mich.); and Star World Champion George Szabo (San Diego, Calif.).
Nominees shortlisted for US SAILING's 2009 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award: ICSA/Laser Performance Women's Singlehanded National Champion Anne Haeger (Lake Forest, Ill.); Kieler Woche Laser Radial Champion Paige Railey (Clearwater, Fla.); U.S. Women's Match Racing Champion Genny Tulloch (San Francisco, Calif.); Rolex International Women's Keelboat Champion Molly O'Bryan Vandemoer (San Diego, Calif.); and Semaine Olympique Française Laser Radial Champion Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.). For more information, see: www.ussailing.org.


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Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2000
Six seniors with college careers ahead of them and four juniors who figure to follow that path make up the first-team selections on the 1999-2000 Times Union High School Basketball All-Star squad, announced today.
Colonie senior forward J.J. Harvey, who will play for Siena College next season, is the boys' Player of the Year. Albany senior forward Carolyn Gottstein, who is headed to Boston College, is the girls' Player of the Year.
The rest of the boys' first team is made up of Bishop Maginn senior Jason Coleman, along with juniors Craig Forth of Columbia, Jason McKrieth of Schenectady and Lucious Jordan of Colonie.
Coleman is still making his college decision, and Forth will be the most recruited player to come out of Section II since Sam Perkins in 1980. McKrieth and Jordan, meanwhile, won't be far behind.
Gottstein is joined on the girls' first team by seniors Jolene Johnston of Shenendehowa, Julie McBride of Catholic Central and Sheena Harrington of Lansingburgh, plus junior Kim Corbitt of Colonie.
Johnston will attend Siena, and McBride is headed to Syracuse University. Harrington still hasn't decided which college she'll attend, and Corbitt won't get a chance to play college ball until the season after next.
Craig Phillips of Fort Plain and Karen Bonitatibus of Colonie are the coaches of the year. Both guided their teams to 25-1 records and berths in the state semifinals -- Fort Plain in Class C and Colonie in Class A.
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EDINBURG - Hidalgo County Sheriff Lupe Trevino confirmed he's closing the Panama Unit. The drug taskforce is now the target of a federal investigation.
The Panama Unit made headlines in November, when four of its members were arrested on federal drug charges. The four were accused of escorting drug loads throughout the Valley. The taskforce was made up of Hidalgo County sheriff's deputies and Mission police officers.
The unit was originally created to help the city of Mission, which lacked resources, tackle its drug problem. The drug taskforce unit was dubbed "Panama" because of its radio call signs. It's based out of the Mission's police department headquarters. According to the sheriff, Mission police handled all the cases.
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If you took the exact gear setup you have in the armory currently, and switched out your helm and chest for the tier, what would your defense value be? Also, don't worry about expertise.
I find myself completely stuck on which direction to go with next gear choice. I'm looking at picking up my 4pc bonus I think to have for special occasions. But I can't seem to decide which way to go with it. Not matter what I do it seems to be a losing situation with both Def and Exp. Any advice on gear choices would be appreciated.
536 is my rough guess. It's almost like they don't want us to wear the set.


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And by girlfriend I'm referring to his metal detector. And due to the federal holiday on Monday, they got to spend plenty of quality time together this weekend.
February 18th
In addition to an old button and the bottoms to some old shotgun shell's, PB found a 1941 quarter and his first three ringer mini ball.
February 20th
Two days later he found 3 more three ring mini balls, the backing from a uniform button and emblem and something that resembles a fishing tackle but I'm not sure. Maybe PB will enlighten us?
February 21st
And on the 21st, he found even more mini balls, two rivets and two items that even he has no idea what they are.
Even though the mini balls were pretty cool, and I know how excited PB was to find them…I thought the badge he found on the 20th was his coolest find this weekend.
Turns out this is a pretty rare thing to find. It's an association badge for the National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief Bounty Association of the U. S. A.
Association Badge. An excessively rare item from a largely unknown chapter of American history. This medal was worn by ex-slaves who joined this Association attempting to obtain reparations in the late 19th century. It is a two piece medal with a simple top bar below from which hangs a crescent moon and star on which are printed: "National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief Bounty & Pension Ass'n of the U.S.A." This sophisticated group is reported to have been organized by I. H. Dickerson in 1897 in Nashville, TN. Dickerson stated that the objective of the group was to unite all the ex-slaves and their friends in petitioning Congress to pass the Mason Bill, which would provide Federal assistance to ex-slaves. Callie D. House became the secretary of the association, and ultimately took it over when Dickerson died. This association chartered several groups and sponsored agents throughout the South, and held annual conventions. By the end of World War I, the movement, for the most part, had come to an end. The realization that Congress had no desire to provide pensions also settled in among the ex-slave generation. What remained were broken dreams, lost money, a few rare badges such as the one offered here, and a small amount of Federal Records that help tell the story.~ Source: Cowan Auctions.
To see a better picture of the badge, go here to the Cowan Auctions site.
You can read more about the The National Ex-Slave Mutual Relief Bounty Association of the U. S. A. at Achives.gov.~ No Pensions for Ex-Slaves


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Bed bugs and rubbing alcohol The best plan is to prevent bed bugs in the first place which can be accomplished through education, diligence, thorough inspections and the use of safe products. You do not need to be a victim! As the chances of you coming across a bed bug are basically 100%, use these steps to protect yourself and keep them away! bed bugs and rubbing alcohol Many methods exist that can effectively kill bed bugs especially when you discover that they have infected your home. These methods or a combination of several methods can produce good results and some of them are thorough house cleaning and insecticide application to the bugsĺ hiding areas with the supervision of a professional.
Bed bugs and rubbing alcohol Once they have traveled to a new destination they will spread through the building they occupy. This is why hotels and motels must exercise regular use of proper pest control, as they are especially susceptible habitats to attract bed bugs. bed bugs and rubbing alcohol The first task is to locate the pest. Fortunately they leave tell tale signs like small feces specs the size of pepper. Check pillow cases. Pull the sheets and roll back the fold of the mattress seams. They also hide in corners, cracks and crevasse of furniture such as head boards, dresser drawers and night stands.


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The Republic of San Marino was founded in 301 A.D. and is the most ancient European Republic. An enclave situated in central Italy, 15 km from the Romagna Riviera, the Republic sits at 700 meters above sea level on Mount Titano, a prominence which gives the first hint of the presence of the Central Apennine Mountains. Each year the Republic of San Marino is visited by millions of tourists from Italy and from all over the world. Most visitors stay in hotels on the nearby Riviera: Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Milano Marittima and Cesenatico.
San Marino is an extraordinary example of independence and intense international activity. Recognized by all the principal world organizations, the Republic of San Marino can boast an undisputed preeminence on themes regarding peace, freedom and the universal rights of man. Its legal and administrative systems form the basis of the most wide-spread form of government worldwide; namely, a democracy.
San Marino is well worth the visit! There are many attractions once you cross the border! Shopping, scenery, gastronomy, philately numismatics, celebrations, events, monuments, museums, works of art and typical tourist spots. Entering into the Country is simple since, for tourism purposes, no passports are required. In the territory of the antique white and azure flag of the Republic of San Marino shopping is easy with the utilization of the euro, the currency of the 27 Member States of the European Union.
Just 24 km from the Riviera cities of Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Cesenatico and Milano Marittima, the historic center of the Republic of San Marino is, in every part, a living monument. A patrimony for humanity. The view from the Towers is incredible:a terrace with a splendid view of the Romagna Coast on one side and the ancient Republic on the other. Throughout the pedestrian island, walking along the narrow streets, through the squares and around the churches and thousand stores and boutiques, shopping is a pleasure. It's easy to make purchases in San Marino. Everything is a bargain! The first stop is instinctively for souvenirs. Then, perhaps with the emotion of the beautiful surroundings, a jewel, a typical artisan product, ceramics, brand-name clothing, perfume.
Surroundings, Riviera Romagnola, Rimini and Riccione
The Republic of San Marino is a few kilometers far from the Riviera Romagnola where there are many resorts that are worth visiting, especially during the summer months. They offer accommodations with a wide range of facilities and prices. If you are looking for hotel accommodations, we suggest that you visit the site www.info-alberghi.com, full of up-to-date information, special offers and last minutes directly proposed by the hotelkeepers. The site is divided in two principal sections: Rimini Hotels and Riccione Hotels.
If you are looking for hotels for families and children it is better if you choose Cervia, Cattolica or Bellaria resorts. Instead, Milano Marittima gives you the chance to encounter Vips, enjoying good life and to meet famous personalities.
Hotel a San Marino
Here is a list of all the hotels in the Republic of San Marino. Visit this section if you are looking for accommodations in the suggestive and antique land of liberty. You can also stay in one of the numerous hotels along the Riviera, looking through the pages of our hotels information website. The areas taken into account are Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica, Cesenatico, Milano Marittima, Bellaria and the Riviera Romagnola.


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PEL leaders honored
By Chris Schanus
June 23, 2009
The University of Minnesota honored its leaders of tomorrow on June 17 with a "graduation" ceremony at McNamara Alumni Center for the 2008-09 cohort of the President's Emerging Leaders (PEL) Program. PEL Program coordinator Dave Dorman lauded the members of this year's PEL cohort for modeling the University's commitment to world-class excellence.
"During these budget challenges, we may be tempted to lick our wounds and be uninspired, but I think we need our ambitious aspirations more than ever," Dorman says. "These 24 incredibly talented people are chomping at the bit to do their part to help the University be world-class."
Dorman went on to point out that the PEL cohort of 2008-09 is already doing incredible things at the University: developing a world-class New Employee Orientation program, building a Web presence for the College of Education and Human Development, and leading the effort to build community partnerships, among many other contributions. He challenged the University community to utilize PEL alumni to help lead the University into the future by considering them for job openings and committee memberships, and as mentors.
About PEL
The President's Emerging Leaders Program provides a structured, flexible leadership development opportunity for high potential P&A, civil service, and bargaining unit staff. The yearlong program, codelivered with the Office of the Vice President of Human Resources, features educational and experiential components, fosters a broad perspective of the University as an enterprise, and promotes skill development to enhance leadership effectiveness.
The primary goals of the President's Emerging Leaders program are to (1) identify, prepare, and support new leadership within the University of Minnesota; (2) create a larger pool of candidates to fill open positions or leadership assignments; and (3) create an organizational expectation whereby all administrators assume responsibility for identifying and nurturing potential leaders. For more information, see the PEL program.
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Pinewood Lodge Condominium
Pinewood is a four season resort located on Lake Thompson. Featuring eight cottages with 1-4 bedrooms, deluxe condo units, and lodge suites.
Pinewood Lodge is located just a few miles east of Rhinelander. From Hwy. 51, turn east on Hwy 8. From Hwy 45, turn west on Hwy 8. From Hwy 8 take Hwy 17 North.Turn East on North Shore Drive 2.5 miles to Lake Thompson Road, turn South and follow the signs
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Original Publication: Leisure Arts The Magazine, February 1991 issue
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Description: This little paisley piggy bank and coordinating coupon file will make going "to market" lots of fun! All you do is cover a small accordion file with pretty print fabric and use our easy decoupage technique to dress up a painted pottery bank.
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Thursday, 16 January 2014 10:09
John Owens is correct when he says that inBloom's promise that the student data it collects will be kept safe in its supposedly hack-proof cloud is "a lot less believable since info on 40 million Target customers was compromised." I'd say that the most appropriate response to inBloom's hollow assurances and unkeepable promise is contained in the first two letters of their claim "HAck-proof": Ha! My second response to inBloom's wishful-thinking promise of its collected-data's supposed invulnerability can be found inside the phrase Owens used to pointedly point out that inBloom's "underLYING operating system was built by a company owned by Rupert Murdoch." So when inBloom says that their student data will be "hack-proof," they are lying — since they know that is literally impossible in a world of Julian Assanges, Edward Snowdens, Russian hackers and thousands of brilliant conscience-less computer criminals and identity thieves. I'm guessing that any inBloom official who made such an unsupportable false claim had his fingers crossed behind his back when he spoke those words.
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VICTOR � Seven years after its launch, a final draft of Victor�s proposed, updated comprehensive plan is expected to be presented for public comment and final approval this fall. At once both a long-range planning tool and detailed road map, it's expected to guide future development, land use, economic strategy, quality of life and transportation decisions in the town and village of Victor.
CANANDAIGUA � The Ontario County Board of Supervisors has unanimously adopted the 2014-15 Finger Lakes Community College budget calling for $45 million in expenditures.
CANANDAIGUA � The dangers of distracted driving have gained national attention recently, and locally, efforts are being made to education young people about the issue.
The July Fourth weekend was a bloodbath in Chicago. There were 82 shootings and 16 people killed. The shootings brought unwanted national attention to the nation�s third largest city. The attention was not only unwanted but unwarranted.
I sat down at an early screening of �Boyhood� knowing only three things: It was written and directed by Richard Linklater, it starred Patricia Arquette and the running time was just over two and a half hours. I hadn�t seen a preview trailer, or a...
Weekly Health Watch rail, with items on the dangers of prolonged sitting, benefits of eating nuts, children�s health news and senior health news.Tip of the Week
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- Publisher: Konami
- Release Date: Nov 15, 2011
- Also On: 3DS, PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
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Nov 9, 2011Definitely, the best soccer game for Wii, although it doesn't offer any remarkable innovations compared to last year's edition.
Nov 18, 2011Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 comes unchanged from last year. The classic PES gameplay still works great and you'll have a lot of fun, especially with the most intense game modes, however.
Nov 16, 2011The same game as last year, but that's not entirely a bad thing.
Dec 7, 2011Still great, but if you have last year's game there's little reason to shell out. [Dec 2011, p.69]
Dec 18, 2011The best football game on the Wii, but flaws and dated features remain. [Christmas 2011, p.89]
Dec 13, 2011PES 2012 offers the same product of last year with all the merits and defects. Who loved the previous chapter will love this too, the others can easily look elsewhere.
Nov 18, 2011PES 2012 is again the best soccer game for the Wii, offering a comprehensive simulation of the sport, allowing any type of strategy and offering plenty of championships to compete in. However, motion controls have been favored in comparison with the traditional games, something which may not be liked by some gamers.
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Nov 27, 2011the best soccer game money can buy, slightly better than last years edition still lacking some licenses, german league and english team names,....... of course if you have PES 2011 think about it before buying it but if you dont this is a must buy… Full Review »
Sep 6, 2013totalmente descepcionante malo desechable una basura en un Cd, incomodo imposible de comparar pes 2012 es la basura mas asquerosa que hay en la consola mas piadosa del mundo el Wii… Full Review »
Apr 29, 2012Arguably the best football game from a gameplay standpoint, and personally my favourite sports game on any console. It's unfortunate that it looks so dated visually.… Full Review »


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U of M and others spend millions while insiders profit
The new catchphrase makes a big buck impact. It's every brand manager's dream to see a celebrity endorsing their product--drinking it, driving it, wearing it, and whatnot. And while no snack food manufacturer has yet succeeded in having its name subbed into the colloquial phrase, "all that ... More >>


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Diane Keaton subjects herself to more indignities in Michael Lehmann's latest vapid comedy.
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Child advocates win peace prize
Malala Yousafzai, a schoolgirl and education campaigner in Pakistan, is the youngest winner.
Bill Clinton takes a shot at Netanyahu
The former president says that the Israeli prime minister "is not the guy" for a peace deal.
How Obama got lucky in Pakistan
Opinion: Election crises in Afghanistan and Pakistan show the results of the president's policy.
Judge: 'Apparent' duty to release Guantánamo prisoners at Afghanistan War's end
She turns down a prisoner's release but hints that the clock is running on detention authority.
Pakistan court bails out man U.S. said is FBI agent
A police officer in Pakistan says a court has released on bail an American whom the U.S. identified as an FBI agent.
The raid
Three years after killing Osama, America is still haunted by Pakistan. So am I.
State: Dramatic increase in terrorism
Total attacks worldwide grew from 6,700 to more than 9,700 last year, killing nearly 18,000.
Indefensible Kissinger
Opinion: As more details come to light, the darker the former secretary's deeds seem.
Abducted American calls for U.S. aid
The 72-year-old who was kidnapped in Pakistan two years ago appeals to the president for help.
Obama's radioactive agenda
The president's nuclear policies are toxic for U.S. national security.
Pakistan's man in Washington
What it's like to be called a traitor by your own country.
Pakistan slams U.S. for Taliban death
The government accuses the U.S. of sabotaging talks by killing a Taliban leader in a drone strike.
Officials: Drone kills Pakistani Taliban leader
Agents sent to the site of the attack confirm the death of militant leader Hakimullah Mehsud.
U.S. and Pakistan: Still loveless
Opinion: Sorry folks, the United States did not just reset relations with its most troublesome ally.
The day in photos, Oct. 23
Here are the top photos from Oct. 23, 2013.
U.S. releasing $1.6B to Pakistan
The aid was suspended when relations failed over the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
President Obama and first lady meet with Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai, the 17-year-old Pakistani girl whose activism for girls' education has won her worldwide praise, visited President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and their eldest daughter Malia at the White House today.
U.S. evacuates Pakistan consulate, issues travel warning
The State Department orders all non-essential staff to leave the U.S. consulate in Lahore.
John Kerry in Pakistan to discuss drones, Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD — A new set of players but the same lingering issues are confronting John Kerry on his first visit to Pakistan as U.S. secretary of state: the fight against extremism, American drone attacks inside the country and the war in Afghanistan.
Malala celebrates 16th birthday with UN address
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I have a cookbook giveaway to announce today. I decided to review Debbie Adler's cookbook Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats, because I have lots of family & friends who have food allergies, diabetes, celiac disease, and more. Debbie Adler's cookbook Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats are ALLERGY -FREE & VEGAN RECIPES from the famous Los Angeles Bakery. Debbie's recipes have No Gluten, No Eggs, No Dairy, No Soy, No Sugar and No Nuts! I think this cookbook has to cover every food allergy.
If you have a family member with a food allergy who cannot eat desserts, Debbie's Organic Treats are just what you need. Debbie opened her bakery in 2006. She has celebrities lined up who cannot wait to eat one of Debbie's treats. She has been featured on NBC's evening news, and many other magazines.
I tried Debbie's ACAI BERRY TRUFFLES and discovered for myself why people say Debbie's treat are so good you will not miss what is not in them. Because these truffles were unbaked, they were very easy to make and really delicious.
Use the Rafflecopter and enter for a chance to win Sweet Debbie's Organic Treats Cookbook. Giveaway Ends 12//13.
The easiest way to enter is to leave me a blog comment and hit enter under blog comment in the Rafflecopter. For a better chance of winning, visit daily and tweet about this giveaway from Rafflecopter. Follow and or post to Debbie Adler and Recipes for Daily Bread's Pinterest page, Twitter, and Facebook page.
This contest is open to U.S. residents beginning December 17, 2013 and ends December 30, 2013 . The winner will be notified by e-mail. They will have 48 hours to reply
Debbie Adler gave me this Cookbook to give away, however, the opinions I am expressing are truly 100% my own.
Truffles Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates, pitted and halved
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoon acai powder
- 3 tablespoons frozen (thawed) cranberries
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- parchment paper
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Line a 8 x 8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Use a food processor or blender and combine the dates, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, acai powder, cranberries, orange juice, cacao powder and salt.
- Take one tablespoon of the date mixture with wet hands and shape it into a ball.
- Place the ball on the parchment paper.
- Repeat until you have used up all the date mixture.
- Pour the shredded coconut into a small bowl.
- Roll each truffle in the coconut.
- Freeze the truffles for at least an hour.
- Place the truffles in a sealable plastic bag and keep them frozen until ready to eat.
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text: Wisconsin's First Year Of Full-Inclusion for Crossbows Published on Thursday, November 13, 2014 by Daniel James Hendricks As a Minnesota resident our sister-state of Wisconsin is one of my favorite states to chase whitetail deer in. First of all, it is close and secondly it is so very much like home. And finally, in 2014 Wisconsin became the 25th state to allow crossbow hu


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Numinous and ConcreteAn Open Letter to White America
The rallying cry of "Black Lives Matter" is important because, within these systems, they clearly don't. Black lives, in the United States, only matter to the systems of capitalism and imperialism as resources to be exploited and cast off.
Under the Ancient OaksMy Daily Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday, but giving thanks is an important part of daily spiritual practice. Rather than a holiday litany, I'd like to write about the things I give thanks for every day.
Shekhinah CallingTuition Hikes, Ferguson, Witchcraft, and Thanksgiving
To me, Witchcraft is about touching the undercurrents that shape our reality and redirecting their flow. Right now, our reality flows towards oppression, hopelessness, and death. Can we redirect it towards liberation and life?
Raise the HornsPagan Things Made By Pagans For Pagans
Instead of hitting the big box stores this holiday season, how about supporting Pagan and Pagan-friendly artisans and entrepreneurs? From soap to jewelry to edibles we've got you covered this Yuletide! It's the perfect shopping list if your coven plays Secret Befana!
Between the ShadowsMy Top 10 Articles at Patheos Pagan This Year
Sable counts down her top 10 articles at Patheos this year as part of a series on Gratitude.
A Witch's AshramFerguson is Not an Isolated Injustice
I'm not so sure that Ferguson is fixable. This may be a depressing message leading up to Thanksgiving. This holiday too is built on violence and racism. I give thanks for people everywhere who work for justice, for peace, for the full dignity of all human beings.
Pagan FamiliesEnchanted Composting
Composting has done more to create a sense of intimacy with the land than our short-lived full moon offerings or telling secrets to the trees.


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George Will Hates Voting Like He Hates Jeans
At some point, Washington Post columnist and popular-in-the-'80s pundit George Will began performing the real-life equivalent of Peter Griffin's "You Know What Really Grinds My Gears?" routine. Many say we arrived at this moment when Will dedicated an entire column to his displeasure at seeing men wearing jeans.
(George, look at the picture at right. Do you realize that by characterizing denim as " symptomatic of deep disorders in the national psyche," you're insulting the Ronald Reagan, hallowed be his name? Think about your life, think about your choices.)
Not convinced that Will is an insufferable crank whose love affair with baseball is his last tenuous connection to normal humanity? His latest column is dedicated to arguing against mandatory voting in federal elections, a policy that precisely zero people in the Obama Administration have proposed. And it's just as well, says Will, because you know who else liked high turnout elections?
Those who think high voter turnout indicates civic health should note that in three German elections, 1932-33, turnout averaged more than 86 percent, reflecting the terrible stakes: The elections decided which mobs would rule the streets and who would inhabit concentration camps.
What that has to do with Attorney General Eric Holder's suggestion that election procedures be federalized isn't clear. I think this is what happens when the bow tie gets too tight.
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Tags: Eric Holder, George Will, Nazis, Ronald Reagan, Washington Post
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While this year is winding down in a frosty cold breath, it's the perfect time to look back on all the hot fashion that Denver saw this past year. By simply strutting down the street in high style, these men expressed their personalities....and made the city look good in the process. Here are our t ... More >>
In Denver, sign twirlers live a relatively free life, at least when it comes to the city's regulations of the profession. As long as they stay off streets and medians and aren't actually panhandlers, they are obeying the law. But as we explored in our cover story, "Spin City!," other local municipal ... More >>
Welcome to In the Weeds. Kyle will be right with you -- most likely to complain about something. Usually he is pleasant, but this is his place to blow off some steam. Don't take it personally; he just needs to vent because he's been doing this for about thirteen years. Enjoy your meal. Some ... More >>
Sony's hoping to pique your qriocity (sorry) with it's new streaming music service this week, by offering a free thirty day trial, tons of different streaming options and a library of over six million songs from the four major record label and most everyone they distribute. We spent the day with t ... More >>
So you just got Microsoft's new controllerless system Kinect for your kids for Christmas and you've spent the holidays jumping around your house, dancing and having an all around good time. Good news right? Finally your kid is getting off the couch and moving. Well, according to Fox News in ... More >>
There have been rumors on the Internet the last few days saying that Call of Duty: Black Ops might be the biggest launch in video-game history -- which is actually saying quite a bit, considering people were saying the exact same thing last year about another game in the series, Call of Duty: ... More >>
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Looks like the Rouge's red letter day is continuing. From kicking off the summer performing at Red Rocks to making its way up to headlining status, the band is now enjoying a healthy buzz generated by the inherent sex appeal of its shirtless, leather vested frontman its passionate live shows and ... More >>
At this point, the folks at Aurora Public Schools really, really don't want to talk about an incident in which a Hinkley High student allegedly attacked a substitute teacher for taking her cell phone -- and related subjects are basically off-limits as well. Regarding the assault, media-relati ... More >>
Guinness writes the book on gaming, but doesn't shatter any records.
Two vampire classics are back. Unfortunately, this time they bite.
The Revolution will be televised — and plenty addictive, too.
Jackass presents the world�s biggest waste of time.
Alien Syndrome will alienate some, infect others.
6.25.07 Cape Town, South Africa Chief, We were on our way back to camp talking about the legendary African Hunter Andres DeKock when we got ambushed my the lions. It had been yet another 12-hour day of blood, Tsetse fly swarms and sunburn and we were washing the dust out of our mouths with some c ... More >>
Brooktown High takes you under the bleachers.
Paul Newman and Larry Flynt would be ashamed of Pocket Pool. BY GARY HODGES
PSP players, tonight you game in hell.
LocoRoco is the perfect one-night stand.
Slow-paced Valkyrie Profile offers dull apocalypse.
The five biggest attention-getters at E3.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is guilty of being bizarre fun.
Geeks make good at Aurora's pumpkin toss.
Everyone in the neighborhood knows the Walkers. Most wish they didn't.


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Former Microsoft man linked with mystery Unified Comms businessNovember 7 - 9am
Following news that Deane Jessep has left Polycom to co-found a new specialist consulting integrator focused on the Unified Communication market, former Microsoft man Brent Colbert has been heavily linked to a role within the mystery business.
Previously Microsoft's Marketing and Channel Director, Colbert has been strongly linked to the new business after being spotted having regular meetings with Jessep during the past weeks.
Having been involved in similar ventures recently, when asked by Techday.com for comment on the rumours, Colbert said: "Unified communications is an exciting sphere of technology, it's outcomes are all centred in real business benefits.
"I have been looking for a while to get involved in a business that works primarily in this space, with my Microsoft background and contacts it would make sense to focus on an aggressively growing part of their portfolio.
"I'm not outright confirming my involvement, or the nature of this venture, but if I was, you can bet that it would contain a lot of those elements."
Colbert has almost nine years experience working for the New Zealand branch of Microsoft as the Marketing and Operations Director, before being appointed as Partner Group Director.
Over the past year Colbert has been running his own company iD8, helping tech companies such as Data247 with their marketing, channel and product development.
If the rumours are correct however, in addition to adding another strong individual brand, Colbert will bring vendor relationships, channel development, marketing and operational skills to this mystery business.
While the business may be secret at presence, with strong industry figures such as Jessep and Colbert joining the ranks, it's safe to say it won't be long before we hear more.


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It's Damage Control Time for the ObamaCare Launch
You might have missed this story amidst the embarrassing failure of the "destroy the government" movement, but there have been quite a few technical glitches related to Healthcare.gov, the homepage of the only government program that could ever possibly be "worse than slavery" (these folks with their messaging). So yesterday the team that created the very thing those guys hate most decided to start cleaning up after their own embarrassing failure.
A report from the Washington Times asserts that, among other things, federal officials only tested the site for four to six days when they should have done so for four to six months—and that organizational failures left many anxious Americans unable to register for insurance on Healthcare.gov.
In a formal blog post, the Department of Health and Human Services responded by admitting that "The initial consumer experience of HealthCare.gov has not lived up to the expectations of the American people" thanks to error messages, slow-loading pages, and all the things that you'd expect from a dial-up Yahoo account circa 1998. The post highlights elements of the "product" that are working, notes improvements and promises that a coming "tech surge" will help everyone use that site as it was meant to be used.
Obama probably could have written the post himself if he weren't busy giving a speech to the press today in order to defend and explain his signature project for the millionth time: he said that there's "no sugar-coating" the "unacceptable" tech issues, so someone's been listening. Then this happened:


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One of the many fun things about "making a plan" is that once you have your baseline, it's very easy to go beyond that and find something magical. But recently, I've been using the power of planning to do something else. To make sure my podcast went out when I had no idea what I … [Read more]
The Importance Of Planning When Producing Your Podcast
6 Ways to Add the "Show" to Your "Business"
Imagination. It is the wonderful result of recorded audio. When you listen to the radio, podcasts, audiobooks or other recorded audio, the imagination is in full motion. Your imagination belongs to you and you alone. You have full control. Your imagination is unlike any other. Your imagination is used for your sole benefit. The characters … [Read more]
38 Brilliant Bloggers Talk About Media Kits
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Guest Posting isn't Dead (…Yet)
Early this month, I was having a conversation about guest posting with a friend of mine. This is a topic I have personally been examining over the last year, so when he asserted that "guest posting is dead," I had to voice my opposition. I do, however, think that guest posting expectations bloggers have are … [Read more]
5 WordPress Plugins to Highlight Past Content
If you've been blogging for a while, you've got a hidden goldmine in your archives. All your past months or years of quality posts are just waiting for you to find a way to feature them—amplifying your influence, strengthening your relationship with readers and building your authority in the process. Experts agree that promoting past … [Read more]
How One Small Gelato Company is Rocking Social Media [Case Study]
I first learned about Talenti Gelato a few years ago from a blogger friend who just happened to mention it on her blog. At this point, a few grocery stores were carrying three or four flavors, and when I noticed it at my local Giant, I decided to try a pint. I became an instant … [Read more]
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It can be hard to see "bad" bloggers become successful. We follow the rules. We monitor our stats and strategically plan our content calendar and engage our community via social media. We write long, from-the-heart posts that are education, inspirational, and grammatically perfect. We spend thousands of dollars on domain names and themes and plugins … [Read more]