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I Live in the SF Bay area and will be heading down to LA next weekend. I love the House of Prime Rib in SF, but some of my friends from LA say the quality of LAwry's in LA on La Cienage is better? Any Thoughts?
Also, Do they offer free slices of seconds for the prime rib (they do at house of prime rib, though the slices are thin)? Do they offer free seconds of the sides?
I'm planning on making reservations based upon your responses. Any input would be helpful. Thanks in Advance.
re: ipsedixit
I've never been to the House of Prime Rib either, but you should definitely try Lawry's, then YOU can report back to us!! : )
P.S. You should look up old threads on this subject - tons of threads, I'm sure.
re: ipsedixit
Ah, but Lawry's does have free stuff, but you have to know what to ask for. I'm sure that I'm killing the golden goose, but I've got to share with the Hounds. Ask your server for "crispies" which are the trimmings of the PR roasts (like a 1/8 inch end cut). They are delicious and reheat quite well.
Your friends right about Lawrys being better than House of Prime Rib. Cream of corn is a lot better...Lawry's don't have "free" of anything except for the bread and water. It's good choice if you like prime rib and from out of town.
I love Lawry's prime rib, and think the quality is among the best prime rib offerings in LA. I have never been to the House of Prime Rib in S.F., so can't offer a comparison.
I do not believe that Lawry's offers seconds of *anything* for free . . . but they do have several different portion sizes you can order from, and the sides are generous. To put it this way, I've never left Lawry's anything less than *stuffed* on an average-sized portion.
You can get free seconds on the Yorkshire pudding, but that's about it. Definitely worth the trip, though. We usually get the big cut -- either the Diamond Jim Brady or the Double cut, depending on how hungry we are -- and then split it. Lawry's will only charge you for the extra salad, and they will give you the extra plate so you split the meat. It's more than enough for 2.
re: wizardx
Ahhh, the end cut - never settle for anything less...
re: kinipela
do you not think that Lawry's is waaaaaaaaaay overpriced??? I ate there once and that was enough for me.
Never been to House of Prime Rib, but I can recommend Lawry's. The portions are very generous, starting for a very good size salad. Side dishes are also big portions. If you like prime rib, you will like Lawry's. Other thing that we have always experienced at Lawry's is excellent service. Enjoy!
re: monkuboy
I go to the Tam and Five Crowns besides Lawry's, and, IMO, they taste just as good, but you don't get the cart or as good a choice of cuts.
re: aurora50
i think the prime rib is just as good at the TAM O SHANTER and FIVE CROWNS. the creamed spinach can be a little salty for me at times and the creamed corn rocks. unfortunately, the TAM is no longer serving guinness, just boddington's.
i've eaten several times at HOPR on van ness. the meat at LAWRY'S, the TAM, and 5 CROWNS is much better, but it's not all you can eat.
re: revets2
I'm guessing the difference is in the seasoning, don't you think? (Why Lawry's is better than HOPR)
re: aurora50
i'm not sure if it's the seasoning, the aging, or the quality of the beef. but i do like the PR better at LAWRY'S
re: revets2
Thanks for the opinions about Tam O'Shanter/Five Crowns, all!


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Hearings in the following criminal and/or traffic cases were conducted in Crawford County Municipal Court during the week of November 10, 2014.
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Mansfield North Central Ohio Tea Party Association will hold its American History Study Club 7-9 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Ohio Highway Patrol Post meeting room, 2221 South Main St., Mansfield.
The Thanksgiving holiday is right around the corner, and some retailers have already announced at least some of their Black Friday deals. Though more and more stores are opening their doors to shoppers on Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving...
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The United Way of Crawford County is working towards raising $315,000 by Feb. 2015, as part of its annual campaign.
Uptowne Galion will be a festive hot spot next weekend.The annual Come Home to Galion is Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 1 p.m.
The Community Foundation for Crawford County is holding its annual Match Day fundraiser in conjunction with #GivingTuesday.
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Jacob Bash is taking his musical talents to the streets of New York City for Thanksgiving. Bash, a senior at Galion High School, will be performing with the Macy's Great American Marching Band for the 88th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day...
Handel's "Messiah" will be presented by the Galion Community Chorus and Orchestra at 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at First United Church of Christ, 248 Harding Way W.This is the 60th annual performance of the concert.
Gorman Nature Center will host a walk to discover bird nests 2-4 p.m. Nov. 29.The Gorman Nature Center is located at 2295 Lexington Ave., south of Mansfield.Call 419-884-3764.
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Galion Public Library will host its "Bingo for Books" from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 in the library's Community Room.Bingo games will be held and prizes will be novels, non-fiction titles and Christmas books.
Prior to the start of a district-wide in-service Oct. 24, Galion City School District teachers and staff contributed non-perishable items for a food drive to support the Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission.
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Galion City Council passed three items of legislation relating to a land annexation, and one item to detach from the city.During its Nov. 25 meeting, Ordinances 2014-98, 99 and 100 all passed as emergencies.
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"It is common for patients with this schema to have psychosomatic symptoms such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, chronic pain, or fatigue. Physical symptoms may provide these patients with a way to bring attention to themselves, without having to ask for it directly and without conscious awareness. They feel permission to receive are or to decrease their care for others if they are "really sick". These symptoms may also be a direct result of the stress created by giving so much and receiving so little in return."ReplyDelete
sounds a lot like me, I feel like I have to be really sick, almost dying, to have the right to ask for help, and that others are deaf and blind to see that I'm in trouble unless they can see it physically. No matter how hard I try to explain that for eg. I'm not feeling well, or too anxious to do this or that - I feel like people can't comprehend it.
And I always felt like the fact that I'm struggling emotionally and truly need help is valid only with my final report from rehabilitation center in my hands, with the diagnosis of BPD in it. I solemnly showed it to my family with the look on my face: see, I do need help, now I have a written proof of it, printed, stamped, signed by doctors, see I do struggle, you idiots? I even made copies and gave each of them a copy.
the other person does not give as much back, they feel resentful.ReplyDelete
That would be me exactly. I often become very angry with people (although they don't know it my anger implodes until it EXPLODES) because I feel like I literally give my soul to/for them and they can't do "one" thing for me and like you I totally flip out and go into the "fuck you I so don't need you/wouldn't spit on you if you were on fire" mode.
@Expedition ... I understand that. I felt that way a lot when I was younger. Something I'm trying to reconcile within my self is... that you have just as much right to be taken care of as anyone else. For as much effort as you put into taking care of others, you deserve to put into yourself.ReplyDelete
@Maasiyat ... I hate this. And then I feel guilty on top of feeling resentful. It's one giant loop of crap. ::hugs:: I've been worried about you.
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I landed on this page on accident doing a paper for school. I really enjoyed it. The information was fascinating and well presented.ReplyDelete
I admit, due to having a paper to research, I don't have much time to take a close look at this page, so pardon my ignorance. But i was wondering,,,is the purpose of this page/blog to inform people of different aspects of personality types, or teach about psychology?
Thank you for taking the time to research and share this information. It was hard for me to turn my eyes away. But sadly I must stop reading and get back to my studies. I love to learn about human beings and psychology. People are fascinating. I look forward to visiting your page again soon when I have more time. You seem like a very self aware and artistic person Haven. Have a good week.
So, having stopped giving to the takers who can do it themselves, been abandoned, started trying to take care of myself, looked for (unsuccessfully) people who are stronger/givers... it's a lonely life.ReplyDelete
Jane I had to laugh at your comment. I am a self -sacrificer on the mend and thats exactly how I am feeling now about my life it is Lonely or maybe I am just happy with the isolation period before people start to flood into my life again with their stupid problems, all of which at this time I am not interested in.. I am a ex-self-sacrifer who sacrificed their own health for other peoples needs. Very bad almost took me out twice with cancer.ReplyDelete
I feel that a lot. I actually feel other people's pain as mine, and will do anything in my power to prevent them from the pain I know so well.ReplyDelete
then it gets to a point when my emotional deprivation actually creates a physical illness that prevents me from going out of bed. no need to pretend. any doctor can diagnose them.
this BPD thing can only be really shitty to the nons around us, but it can't be worst than living inside our heads.
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After viewing the Kony 2012 film, Allen started the "Make Joseph Kony Famous-Wichita" group on Facebook.
"Facebook, naturally, [is] something I use quite frequently to communicate with people. So, I started that Facebook page with the ultimate goal of uniting all these interests and active students together," he said.
The film shows the human rights crimes of Ugandan rebel group leader, Joseph Kony. It aims to make this war criminal famous for his acts against children in Uganda.
Governor Sam Brownback also has a cameo role in the film. During his time in the U.S. Senate, he advocated to end Kony's reign.
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For one, the grass always appears greener on the other side of the fence.Our neighbour, howsover miserable he may be in his home, always appears to be a picture of prosperity in our own eyes.For another, the present age is, what the economists call, "the market economy age", meaning there are new and new gadgets available in the market almost every hour. This being the case, these markeing chaps cunningly make us feel that we are indeed, miserable if we don't have the latest model of the plasma tv or the fastest and the noisiest model of the sporty bike or the fuel guuzling four-wheelers. If you want to be happy, learn to be satisfied with whatever you have and turn a blind eye to these marketing thugs.Answered by Jaisingh Thakur, 27 Jan '09 07:54 pm
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I saw Dr. Kondaveeti once and I'll never be back. He performed a colonoscopy for me and spent less than 30 seconds (I'm not exaggerating) talking to me after the procedure while I was still under the influence of anaesthesia. Luckily my mother was there to recall the little that he said, which was a suggestion that maybe I'm celiac because I have red hair. He never once asked me about my symptoms, their frequency, how long I've been experiencing them. I had to call multiple times for my results, which were normal. The nurse acted surprised when I said, "Is that it?" hoping to receive some medical advice to help relieve my symptoms. All this doctor did was perform the procedure. I left with absolutely 0 relief of my symptoms and no clarity as to what was the matter with me.
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Easily, the most unprofessional doctors I have had in my life. He is rushed and arrogant and completely lacking in patient care. An error in which he made, and I later caught, lead to a prolonged hospital stay and consequently $1000s of extra hospital charges. An apology, no. Just rash, unprofessional comments in response to a medical condition I have lived with most of my life. Otherwise, the rest of my UPMC experience was top notch.
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AWFUL DOCTOR!!! He was recommended to me by an ER nurse who stated he "bends over backwards for his patients." Bull!! Went to him with a 3 inch file on my past stomach issues desperately searching for pain relief. My old GI doc had me on pain therapy (vicodin) after seeing him for SEVEN YEARS with no response to medications. Was diagnosed by my old GI doc with chronic gastritis and chronic peptic ulcer flare-ups. Kondaveeti didn't care. He was rushed, arrogant, conceited, and told me he "doesn't deal with pain" and if I have a stomach pain attack to "go to the emergency room." Yeah, with a 3 month old baby at home, I can drop what I'm doing to go to the ER. Didn't bother reading through my med records and just gave me a medicine I was already treated with and didn't work the first time around. Arrogant, rude man. Will NEVER go back.
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Dr. Kondaveeti has no time for his patients whatsoever! He makes 1 hour of office time available to all his patients to fight over to get an appointment. In addition to this, his patient care skills are beyond lacking. Who drops a serious diagnosis on someone after a procedure, and then doesn't even stick around for an additional minute to answer a few questions? I would not recommend him if you are seeking a doctor who will provide complete information and will take the time to answer your questions.
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He is a wonderful doctor. I have been to many other GI doctors. I am very please with him handling my issues. My procedure was done and no complaints.
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Dr. Kondaveeti to me was the closest thing to the fictional character "Dr. House." I was not always impressed with his ability to communicate, but he is brilliant. He at first wanted to put me on a drug for my Colitis but held off. After my Colonoscopy he told me that I ought to change my eating habits to gluten free. After this simple dietary fix, my digestive system is fixed. No more excessive gas. No more diarrhea. Everything that 5-6 doctors before him diagnosed as Ulcerative Colitis was now fixed with a change in diet. I owe this man my thanks every day. I haven't felt this good my entire life. Thank you Dr. Kondaveeti! I will miss not having him in my area any longer. Godspeed!
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Hurricane Sandy was downgraded by the National Weather Service to a tropical storm before it hit the east coast of the U.S. 7 days ago (October 29, 2012). Regardless, the storm played havoc and caused widespread damage which left 40,000 New Yorkers temporarily homeless and 110 dead. One obvious benefit of the downgrade for the homeowners hit by the storm is fewer insurance deductibles. In other words, lack of insurance deductibles means insurers would have to pay more. According to new estimates by a forecasting firm Eqecat, the Sandy storm could be the second most expensive storm in the U.S. history, after Hurricane Katrina. Sandy is estimated to have caused damages between $30 billion and $50 billion, while insurance cost to insurers is expected to be between $10 billion and $20 billion. That is why an analyst of Morgan Stanley wrote, while addressing investors in a report, that the U.S. property-casualty sector could see its bottom line drop by 26%. However, we believe that the effect would not be permanent. Insurance stocks have seen the initial dip and a further sell off will provide an ideal entry point for investors.
We believe that Travelers (NYSE:TRV) and Chubb (NYSE:CB) are amongst those insurance giants that would take the maximum hit. These companies stand to be the biggest property and casualty insurers in a densely populated region (New York) in terms of property, while Allstate (NYSE:ALL) will also feel the effects of the storm.
The Travelers Companies is one of the oldest insurance organizations, with a large geographical exposure in the regions hit by the Sandy storm. The geographic distribution of direct written premiums in the New York region is around 10%, followed by Pennsylvania at 5%, and New Jersey at 4%. Shares of the company have fallen around 3.5% since the first news on the formation of the Sandy storm. Reinsurance deductibles for the company are below that of ALL and CB, which is why we expect lesser reinsurance expenditure for the company.
According to analysts at Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS), Allstate could lose up to 90% of its fourth quarter earnings due to the storm. The company that stands to be the second largest personal property and casualty insurer in the U.S. has around 6% exposure in the New York region, as far as premiums and annuities are concerned. The stock fell around 5% since the news on the storm broke out.
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Tue, February 21st, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Marvel has released a new teaser by Gabrielle Dell'Otto featuring Doctor Octopus and Spider-Man locked in combat for Dan Slott and Stefano Caselli's "Ends of the Earth" event beginning in "Amazing Spider-Man" #682.
Krul & Arcudi Prepare for "G.I. Combat"
Tue, February 21st, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
"The War That Time Forgot" writer J.T. Krul and "Haunted Tank" scribe John Arcudi spoke with CBR News about their contributions to DC Comics' May-launching "G.I. Combat" anthology series.
DC Reveals First Look at Frank's "Justice League" #7 Variant
Tue, February 21st, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
DC Comics has released a teaser image by Gary Frank for "Justice League" #7 written by Geoff Johns with art by Gene Ha featuring a shift from the past to the present.
Daniel's "Detective Comics" Joins "Night of the Owls"
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Amazing Spider-Man, The Avengers, Arrow: February 21st Comic Reel
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The Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man, The Walking Dead: February 20th Comic Reel
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Contrary to perception, police statistics show downtown Schenectady has less crime than other city areas. Instead of crime, business types/
shoppers will tell you the main nuisance is panhandling. Through the years, I've been hit up by beggers and heard tales from merchants about handouts.
There are all kinds of sad stories from panhandlers who either ran out of gas, seek double-digit financing for a bus ticket, haven't eaten in days, need baby medicine money and so forth.
I had never heard a person admit they needed money for booze or drugs. This streak ended last week while I was talking with two people outside City Hall after a council meeting.
A man in his early 20s, pulls up on a bicycle. "Hey, can you guys spare a couple dollars for marijuana research?" he asks.
We told him to buzz off, but conceded the guy was clever. We also agreed it's this type experience that chases people to suburban malls.
Isabella leaves state job
Tom Isabella, remembered most for 16 years of capable Schenectady City Council leadership, retired from the state last week after 39 years.
He worked at several state agencies including the last 17 years as a Public Service Commission senior municipal consultant. Isabella, 56, was council president for eight years. He declined a fifth term bid about 10 years ago.
"I follow politics, but I haven't thought about running again, at least for now," Isabella said. "Of course, never say never."
He always ran as a Democrat, but he was advised to switch to the GOP if he wanted to keep his state job. In retirement, he will spend more time coaching girls' frosh basketball and softball at Schenectady High.
As an aside, Dr. Fred Isabella, his uncle now pushing 90, was a councilman also for 16 years before Tom came on the scene.
Riggi shows support
It's worth noting that the three City Council write-in candidates headed by Vince Riggi's total of more than 500 votes have some supporters out there.
A couple sycophants for the political powers have chastised the public for speaking at council meetings. They label regular council critics as naysayers only representing themselves.
Riggi has near-perfect council attendance for the past 12 years. He offers criticism, praise and suggestions. Clearly, he is more knowledgeable about municipal business than some city officials. And he's not paid or the recipient of health insurance and retirement credits.
In the past, a half-dozen write-in votes for anyone was a lot. Getting 500-plus is unprecedented. It was accomplished even though the write-in process is extremely voter unfriendly.
Also, the independent candidates didn't have the advantage of political party mailings, phone banks and other weapons.
By the way, the highest council vote-getter was only in the 5,000-vote range. With about 33,000 eligible to vote, the turnout stunk.
Old coach likes Union
Even though Chris Schmid gave up coaching football at Union College 35 years ago, he managed to attend 11 of 12 games this fall. He flies his own plane so road games were a snap.
Schmid, an assistant coach from 1962-70, missed the Ithaca NCAA playoff win because he was in the Virgin Islands.
He left coaching for a career in real estate. He was the owner of Realty USA for 30 years before selling the business five years ago.
``This was one hell of a season,'' Schmid said about Union's 11-1 campaign. ``The coaching staff did a great job with a good bunch of kids.''
Head Coach John Audino's staff includes Gary Reynolds and Larry Cottrell, each a Union assistant coach for more than two decades.
Hey, the best may be yet to come. Quarterback Anthony Marotti, running back Tom Arcidiacono and wide receivers Steve Angiletta and Ryan Twitchell will return next fall.
Christmas not a holiday
Some folks are fuming over changing the name of the venerable Schenectady Christmas Parade to the Schenectady Holiday Parade.
At the last City Council meeting, Councilman Joe Allen said when he hears the word ``holiday,'' he thinks of warm weather events like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.
``All of a sudden a switch for no good reason,'' Allen said. ``The cold November parade should always be the Christmas parade.''
Mayor Brian Stratton agreed. ``This is really crazy. We sometimes bend over backward to be politically correct,'' he said.
I'll second the motion. I've attended and written something about every single parade since Ed Lewi started the event 36 years ago when he was the PR man for this newspaper.
It was originally named the Christmas parade because it's about Christmas. Oh heck, I'm going to stop here and start decorating our holiday
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Interview with Kayla Ferrel from "America's Next Top Model"
AE: There are the violent psychopaths on The Bad Girls Club who, you know, punch each other in the face and get drunk and don't wear pants or whatever. It's nice that you were there, on TV, saying yeah, I'm gay and I'm a normal person and this is me.
KF: I've caught a couple of episodes of The Bad Girls Club and yeah, they don't represent us well.
AE: I watch it and I'm not sure how I'm the same species as them sometimes. If I was on that show, I would just sit in a corner and cry while they threw stuff at me.
KF: [laughs] "You're weak!"
AE: Yeah, and I'm cowering, like, "I'm just trying to read a book, why are you hitting me?" But anyway, visibility is super important, especially positive visibility. I think it's terrific that all season long you were very open. Even at the end, you talked about going back to your girlfriend. Then there was the photo session about "bullying," where you had a word written on you that had been used in the past to make you feel bad about yourself, and a "power" word to use to counteract that. [Kayla's words were "queer" and "free."]
KF: Like I said, there are a lot of things that are behind the scenes and honestly, the word I had chosen was not "queer." It was a more offensive word, you know what I mean? They felt like it was too strong for TV and they wanted to edit it and give me one that would be better for television. Apparently "queer" is okay to say. I just felt like, you know, it isn't fair. We need to raise awareness about gays, bisexuals, transgendered, lesbians … about how we're all really treated. We deserve the same rights, we deserve to be treated as people, not as if we're just our sexuality. So the fact that I was taking this step to come out and do this and say all this, and then I felt like I was being put back a little bit because of it was frustrating to me.
AE: Was it "dyke"? Was that the word?
KF: Yeah. And that was offensive for TV.
AE: Oh, so they don't want people to really know how offensive it is, and what the realities of homophobic bullying are. They wanted mild offensiveness, so they wanted "queer."
KF: Yeah, exactly, because that's not too offensive.
AE: They didn't want to offend straight America.
KF: Exactly, that's what it felt like.
AE: You talked a lot about what a hard time you had in school when people found out you were gay. What was your coming out like? What about your friends and family?
KF: Gay people probably say this all the time, that there's never any "right" time to come out. I had my first serious girlfriend when I was a freshman in high school. I would go out and hang out with my girlfriend outside of school and I'd be gay, but then when I went back to school, you know, I was straight with all my friends because I'd known them since middle school or elementary school and I was afraid of how they'd react to me. It started getting out there — you know, you can't hide for too long without people who know you finding out. They started making little comments like "Oh, there goes that gay girl over there" or "There goes that dyke over there" and things like that, and it just got to the point where every friend that I'd had, I no longer had.
I felt really alone at school, so I ended up transferring schools. People started to want to fight me because they felt like I was lying about who I was, which I felt was none of their business. So for my senior year I went to a new school and was completely out. My family knew … well, my mom knew. Everybody knew. To me, my mom is my family, so …
AE: Was she cool with everything? How did that go?
KF: Oh no, she kicked me out. She got comfortable with it over time, but it took her some time. My mom's religious and she had a hard time accepting and a hard time understanding it. But she's come around, you know, she's watched me be gay on TV every single day, and at the end of every episode she still says, "Oh Kayla, I'm so proud of you." Whereas two years ago she would've hidden under a rock.
AE: Has she met your girlfriend? Have you gotten to that point?
KF: Umm, we're not that close but we're getting there. We're talking about it for Thanksgiving so we'll see how that goes.
AE: That's really cool that she's coming around. You'd hope that everyone's parents would — that even if at first they think their kid being gay is the end of the world, they soon forget all that and realize it's wrong and love their child regardless.
KF: I read something that came out when I was filming Top Model, about how most teens who commit suicide … it's because they're gay and they're simply not accepted. That's why … well, originally … what you didn't see is that my initial word was "Big Bird." My uncles and people like that used to call me Big Bird because they said I had a big nose and I needed to grow into my nose. That was my word I used, how I was made fun of. Then I started thinking to myself, there's a way bigger picture that I need to be … I realized at that point what my whole reason for being on the show was, and that was to be an advocate for my community.
I'm really passionate about my community and I said it a million times to the girls on the show — they probably got so sick of my spiel about how my dream would be to be Top Model and to also be able to speak at Prides and other places, to speak to kids and gay-straight alliances in high schools. That would make me feel like the most successful person on Earth, to be able to do things like that. That's why I chose that word.


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With spring cleaning just around the corner, you may be vowing to straighten out your messy closets. Plenty of do-it-yourself kits promise to provide the rods, shelves, and drawers you need to turn chaos into order.
Consumer Reports tested several closet organizers, priced from under 100 dollars to more than 500.
When Swedish police were called to handle a loud domestic dispute, it turned out the couple was struggling to build Ikea furniture!
Testers at Consumer Reports were not surprised.
They looked at five closet organizers and found building the Ikea system to be maddening! Right down to the sticky drawers.
Slaven says, "This experience was really frustrating, and we're both engineers."
Ikea's 170-dollar Algot system took almost three hours to build, partly because the measurements in the instructions were off by half an inch. And it didn't come with the 39 screws it calls for to put the system together!
"They also don't mention that you might need anchors to fasten it to sheetrock. If you put the system up with just screws and then put a load on it, it might come right off of the wall." said Slaven.
Instead, Consumer Reports says save your sanity and splurge on the Platinum Elfa Reach-In system, from The Container Store for
475 dollars.
It took just 35 minutes to build, and the drawers glide smoothly.
Not looking to pay top dollar? This Rubbermaid HomeFree from Lowe's costs 156 dollars and took just over an hour to build.
But some of the edges are unfinished, and there's a gap where the bottom of the drawer should meet the front.
A bit sloppy — but not fatal flaws if you want to straighten out your mess for less.
Consumer Reports says no matter which closet organizer system you choose, there's a key step to installation — determine where the studs are in your closet wall before you start working, so the shelves can be firmly attached.


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- 1 pint strawberries, hulled and cut in half
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- 1/4 cup sugar
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Place 6 glasses in the refrigerator.
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The Company is a provider of trade information in print media, online media and face-to-face events, meeting the marketing and sourcing needs of its supplier and buyer communities.
Debt free with roughly 25% of its market cap in cash, Global Sources is being punished by expected gloabl and, in particular, Chinese, economic slowdown. Looks to nearing some strong technical support in the $15 zone; comfortable buying this mid-20 ROE company for longer term objective, although could easily drop a few more points over next two quarters - growth at reasonable price.


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Young Money's Nicki Minaj continues to put in work as a major entrepreneur by celebrating the three-year anniversary of her Pink Friday debut album with a special Beats By Dre release.
According to reports, Nicki now has some pricey headphones to commemorate her first LP dropping in November 2010.
Nicki continues to hustle on the business front. To celebrate the third anniversary of her debut album Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj has launched her own line of Beats By Dre headphones called 'Pink Pros'. This is her third product with Beats By Dre, following Beats Pink Pill wireless speakers and urBeats in-ear buds. The exclusive line of Pros are of course Pink in color and retailing for $399.95. Fans can purchase the headphones on Beats By Dre's official website. (HHNM)
Back in April, Nicki's special Beats By Dre release, the Pill Speaker, hit store shelves.
Dr. Dre revolutionized the headphones industry when he launched Beats by Dr. Dre in 2008 and now the rap impresario is set to do it again with his Beats By Dr. Dre Pill Speaker. Lending a hand (or an ear, as the case were) is Nicki Minaj, who fronts a special Pretty in Pink edition of the portable Bluetooth speaker and ETonline is proud to bring you the exclusive first look at over 2 minutes of behind the scenes footage from her commercial! (Entertainment Tonight)
Prior to coming out, the self-proclaimed Barbie spoke on the business opportunity in a statement last spring.
"I am so excited about this product. It's something I actually use. It's a little tiny speaker that I can travel with yet the sound is incredibly loud and rich," Nicki Minaj said in a statement. "I knew the Barbz would not only love it, but that they'd want it in pink! So, here ya go barbz!!!! My PINK PILL!" (Statement)
Aside from the Beats By Dre buzz, Nicki is spending time putting together a new solo album.
"I already started, and I'm going home, actually tomorrow to really start. Like, I'm taking two months to just lock in. So I'm really excited, and the people that have been working with now have been people that I haven't worked with before, so it's like they're bringing a new sound to the album that I've never experimented with. … I've got so much to talk about. In the features, I don't really delve into no deep sh*t. And with the album, thank God, I've experienced so much in the last year-and-a-half that there's so much for me to talk about. I know my fans are gonna be excited about it." (MTV)
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Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Bennington. The Rev. Jerrod Hugenot, pastor, will officiate.
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Should you wish to question the premise that change only comes about due to an excessive amount of yicky-ness, can we first agree that no one, not one person, wakes up, conducts a self-inventory and exclaims, "Wow! Things are perfect! Let me see how I can muck them up"?
The unfortunate counter-reality is we decide to modify our lives only when two conditions are met:
1. Life is not performing anywhere near optimal level, and
2. We can no longer fool ourselves into believing, should we follow the present course, it will change anytime soon.
Only once we are defeated will we begin the process. It's sad, but it's true.
In my case, as with many others, the symptoms were aplenty. My marriage was failing; we were barely paying our bills; my relationship with my two young children was spotty; my chest and back were in a constant spasm -- and I tipped the scales at 250 pounds with a 44-inch belly.
Oh sure, I could belt out the "If Only Blues" with self-righteousness:
[Insert guitar lick in 4/4 beat]:
"I complained to my wife ... [da-da-da-dunt]
I yelled at my kids ... [da-da-da-dunt]
If only they'd change ...
It would end all my strife ... [da-da-da-dunt]
But since they won't budge ... I'm eating this fudge."
One night, alone and desperate, I examined the difficulties that were smothering me, looking for a common denominator. The answer, horrifyingly, was, "Me." Continuing the metaphor, the only note in the score over which I had control was my own actions.
So I began therapy. It's odd; you'd think if you were paying $100 an hour to someone to "fix you," you'd take his advice. You'd think that, wouldn't you?
Nope, not I. If Jerry, my therapist, wanted to earn his keep, he'd have to work for it. This didn't seem to bother him at all. Said he, "This is your hour. If you don't want to do the work, it's fine with me. You pay for it either way."
The catalyst manifested itself when he cut to the chase: "We've been going around about this for months. So, let's nail it down. Tell me: When are you actually going to get to work and really lose the weight you keep saying you're going to do?"
Trapped, flatfooted, I responded with the brilliantly eloquent, "Uh, I don't know."
Jerry had a habit of scratching his forehead when he was going to twist the knife. I knew it was coming and braced myself. "So," he said, "why don't you put me in touch with the guy who runs your life. We'll figure it out and get back to you."
I referred to my therapy sessions as emotional muggings.
Not every therapist has Jerry's style, and not everyone will respond well to it if they did. For me, it was what I needed: an unflinching mirror held up to my life.
Twenty years hence, there's still more I have to do, and I (usually) accept that.
Being mentally healthy means you know you'll never "get there." However, when I get resistant (as I'm prone to do), I am also well aware it takes a lot of work to live a healthy life. So I remind myself, "This is your life. If you don't want to do the work, that's fine. You're going to pay for it either way."
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With more than 500 RSVPs confirmed — projected to hit 1000 soon — we're thrilled to announce the first eight speakers at our next event: Bain Capital Ventures presents the Open Source Startup Summit.
See who's shining in the spotlight (so far) on April 22:
Salil Deshpande (@salil)
Managing Director, Bain Capital Ventures
Salil Deshpande focuses on software infrastructure, open source, middleware and enterprise software, such as Typesafe (the Scala language; Akka and Play frameworks for Java), Redis Labs (the Redis NoSQL database), Hazelcast (in-memory data-grids for Java), Aria Systems (ERP for recurring revenue businesses), Iron.io (queues and workers in the cloud), ZeroTurnaround (faster Java redeployments), and DynaTrace (application performance management; acquired by Compuware). Salil joined the Forbes Midas List in 2013 and manages a Top 10 syndicate on AngelList.
Greg Schott (@gregschott)
CEO, MuleSoft
Greg Schott is CEO of MuleSoft, the most widely used integration platform for connecting SaaS and enterprise applications in the cloud and on-premise. Greg recently guided MuleSoft to their $50 million Series E round, positioning the company as a dominant force driving the open, connected, enterprise cloud. Greg is a lifelong leader in open innovation, formerly serving as VP at Springsource, Verticalnet, and Agile Software.
Sarah Novotny (@sarahnovotny)
Technical Evangelist, NGINX; Program Chair, OSCON
Sarah Novotny is a technical evangelist and community manager for NGINX. Sarah has run large scale technology infrastructures as a Systems Engineer and a Database administrator for Amazon.com and the ill fated Ads.com. In 2001, she founded Blue Gecko, a remote database administration company with two peers from Amazon. Blue Gecko was sold to DatAvail in 2012. She's also curated teams and been a leader in customer communities focused on high availability web application and platform delivery for Meteor Entertainment and Chef.
John Mark Walker (@johnmark)
Chief Cat Herder, Red Hat
Called "one of the original generals in the open source army," John Mark Walker is the Gluster Community Leader for Red Hat. An experienced marketing executive specializing in grass roots community-building for startups, John Mark's career has spanned numerous organizations, including Splunk, Sourceforge, VA Linux, and Hyperic. He's widely known for identifying and nurturing community contributors into becoming leaders and evangelists in their own right, allowing communities to benefit from the network effect and a larger center of gravity.
Mark Brewer (@mabrewer7)
President & CEO, TypeSafe
Mark Brewer is President & CEO of TypeSafe, the company behind Scala and Akka. Mark previously served as Vice President of Business Operations for VMware's Cloud Application Platform, where he helped build out their cloud application platform portfolio. Prior to VMware, Brewer was Vice President and General Manager of Enterprise Services at SpringSource, where he was responsible for the packaging and delivery of SpringSource's enterprise (subscription) offerings. Brewer also participates as Board Member for several open source technology companies, including Stormpath, LucidWorks and ActiveState.
Diane Tate (@tbiz)
Program Manager, Mozilla
Diane joined Mozilla to operate and expand the WebFWD startup accelerator, which incubated 33 developer-led, open source startups across 4 continents. Diane's current role focuses on developer engagement, and working with startups to keep the web open.
Michael Gold (@michaelgold)
Founder, #techdrinkup; Co-Founder, Empirical.ly
Michael Gold is a serial tech entrepreneur with expertise in marketing and product development. He's advised well known brands such as HBO, LG, Montecristo, Starbucks, and Target. Michael's marketing strategies have been featured on Mashable and he's been written up in numerous publications including Forbes, Examiner, The Observer, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Techcrunch. His company, Empirical.ly, connects world-renowned innovators and technologists through events, summits, and destination experiences.
Christian Perry (@sfbeta)
Founder, #sfbeta; Co-Founder, Empirical.ly
(It's me!) Christian Perry is the Founder of #sfbeta and Co-Founder at Empirical.ly. For more than seven years, Christian has built and catalyzed technology communities across eight cities on three continents. His work has been featured in Wired, GigaOm, TechCrunch, Mashable, and VentureBeat. He served as a charter member of Intel's Social Media Advisory Board, actively advises numerous companies and community organizers, and blogs daily from sfbeta.com.


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Surgery successful for Marcus Lattimore
Marcus Lattimore underwent successful knee surgery this past Friday in Alabama to repair several…
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South Carolina star running back Marcus Lattimore had a video message for Gamecock fans today. Lattimore recently underwent knee surgery for a severe knee injury suffered against the Tennessee Volunteers on October 27.
South Carolina started Saturday's game against Arkansas without their star running back Marcus Lattimore.
Lattimore went down in the second quarter of the Tennessee game two weeks ago with a significant knee injury that resulted in another shortened season for the Gamecocks running back. Lattimore underwent knee surgery in Birmingham, Alabama under the guidance of Dr. James Andrews to fix several torn ligaments.
The good news for Lattimore is he will not require any more surgery on his injured knee and has already started the rehabilitation process to return to the football field.
Earlier in the week, Steve Spurrier announced that Lattimore's name would be placed on the ramps at Williams-Brice to recognize him as the school's all-time rushing touchdown record holder. Spurrier also mentioned that Lattimore would likely attend.
Unfortunately for the Gamecock fans in attendance on Saturday, Lattimore didn't make the game. It was determined by the team doctors, and Lattimore, that it was in his best interest to skip today's game as he is recovering from surgery just a week ago.
That didn't mean he couldn't share his thanks with the Gamecock nation though.
Lattimore had a taped video message for the Gamecock fans in attendance for today's game. Here is what Lattimore had to say:
Lattimore's teammates listened and brought home the victory for the Gamecocks in a big way.
Also during the game, the South Carolina band spelled out "We love 21" with a heart representing the love in the phrase. It was a great gesture from the band and another show of love for South Carolina's running back.
It would have been a huge moment for Lattimore to be in attendance for Saturday's game, but it was still special to see the tributes, the video message and his name go up on the walls of Williams-Brice.
South Carolina truly loves their players and today was a perfect example.
It's great to be a Gamecock!
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Political chatter from DC and NYC, the amNewYork way
Grading the RNC
By Meg
Gold Star: Toning it Down for Gustav
It was necessary but also provided a good opportunity to show the Country First motto in action by raising funds for those in need.
Demerit: Gratuitous Self-Congratulation over Toning it Down for Gustav
Dont start practicing those Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speeches just because you didnt screw this one up, boys.
Gold Star: The Glorious Absence of George Bush and Dick Cheney
Obviously, I wish the circumstances that kept them away had been different but wow, McCain sure hit the lottery. Any chance he can keep them quiet until November?
Demerit: Rudy
Still an ass.
Gold Star: Sarah Palin: Hockey Mom
That pesky lack-of-experience thing made it necessary to focus on personal biography rather than policy, and it worked for her. My favorite line was about her husband: Two decades and five children later, hes still my guy. Well executed and well presented.
Demerit: Sarah Palin: Candidate for VP
Smugness does not become you, Gov. Palin. I know you had many, many "responsibilities as the mayor of Stars Hollow or wherever it is you came from, but you are undeserving of this nomination and your lack of humility highlights that strikingly. It is possible to attack your opponent and look tough doing so without being petty and without belittling and insulting everyone who has ever worked to better his or her community. For an example of how to do this, read the acceptance speeches of John McCain and Barack Obama and mimic. It will help you to sound less like the amateur that you are.
(continued) Gold Star: Laura Bush
I think shes tremendous. Can we set up some sort of guest bedroom for her in the White House?
Demerit: Joe Lieberman
Its nice to see that, all these years later, jerkiness still knows no party.
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I did it again! I am below 125 for the first time today - 124.2. I decided I still have some fat to lose so I'm going to keep going. I set a new goal for 120 and again, after that we'll see.
I met with a personal trainer for the first time today and it was awesome! He did all my body fat measurements - I'm at around 22.5% right now - I think my goal will be to get down to at least 20% - he said top athletes are at 17%. He was really impressed with my fitness level overall and I am going to be focusing on toning with him. I'm going to go at least once a week - I wish I could go more but I think it will be hard with the travel. I am also going to try to use many of the exercises when I work out on my own too. So my goal right now is to make strength training a bigger part of my working out and not do it half-assed (I kind of do right now).
Also, he was really impressed with my arm strength and that part of me is at 16.7% body fat right now - he took body fat by each part of me. I think it is the weights on my arms with the elliptical that is doing that. I recommend it to anyone who is reading - I bought these two pound weights that you strap on at target and i sometimes just strap them on for 15 - 20 minutes while I'm on the elliptical. I'm convinced it has made a difference and it is no extra effort. Try it and let me know if it works.
I had a reallly high calorie day yesterday - 1500 - for me that is really high. I was doing great and then I went out for sushi and instead of getting healthy sushi my friend and I split shrimp tempura rolls and spicy tuna rolls and oops - that adds up to over 500 calories (even with sharing). Oh dear. I guess though now that I'm getting closer to my goal weight maybe it is ok to have a 1500 calorie day now and then. Actually I also had a 1450 calorie day this week too, so I have in general been eating a little bit more. I got back from my trip yesterday and weighed in this morning and I had lost about half a pounds in the last few days so I guess whatever I'm doing is still working. I had set 125 as my next goal and I'm at 125.8. I think I'll set 120 as my next goal. I also start personal training on Saturday so I am hoping that will help me tone and take my body to the next level. Oh and my red dress in my profile - it doesn't fit anymore. Such a shame as it is such a pretty dress, I need to figure out who to give it to.
I'm travelling this week - at the moment I'm in SF - I was in a different city yesterday and I'll be in a different city tomorrow. Thursday I fly home. I'm feeling down, I think mostly because of my breakup. He's still living with me, and yes I know I need to get hime out and I am trying. It is hard though because I feel like I've had so much love and affection and now I'm going to be alone with no one to hug me, etc... Anyway I know I'm doing th right thing and I'm not going to change my mind, it is just sad and I am blue.
I saw some girl friends from college the other night and they said I looked just like I did my sophomore year in college. I guess having my 19 year old body back is pretty incredible at 31. I was so confident then about everything. I think I'm a person who most people would characterize as confident now too, and I'm hoping my 19 year old body will help me have 19 year old dating confidence. I was a hotty back then and I hope I can be one now too.
Since it is Dec. 1 and I came in at exactly 127 pounds today, and also since I started logging my weight on June 1 (I guess exactly 6 months ago) here is my weight on the first of each month.
June 1 - 178
July 1 - 166.8
August 1 -154.6
September 1 -146.4
October 1 -140.2
November 1 - 133.6
December 1 - 127
It is really cool to look at it this way, first because it is 50 pounds down in just six months, which really isn't all that much time. I think if you had told me in May that I would wear a size four dress on New Year's eve I would have laughed. Also because my weight loss has been pretty steady, it has slowed down a little as I've gotten smaller, but it still has been consistently about 6 pounds a month for the past few months, probably since I got into the 150s. It is a good reminder that even though there are weeks where I don't lose any weight it really does work itself out in the end.