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PINEVILLE, N.C. (AP) -- Supporters of a North Carolina museum honoring James K. Polk, America's 11th president, are learning a lesson that's hitting home at other monuments to lesser-known American leaders: Government spending on their memorial sites is declining, so private money and grants had better be found quickly.
The small museum on the land where Polk was born is the target of Republican state lawmakers looking for places to cut the budget.
Similar money problems are besetting other sites that honor some of the American presidents least likely to make the historians' top 10 list. Ohio has been cutting funds for the state-run museums honoring Rutherford B. Hayes, Warren G. Harding and Ulysses Grant.
The North Carolina budget proposal initially removed nearly all the $110,000 needed each year to run the Polk museum south of Charlotte, meaning it would close for all but a few days a year. Now, the House and Senate are trying to reach a compromise plan that makes some cuts, with hopes that private gifts or grants could make up the difference.
However, even the compromise might be a fatal blow to the Polk site, said Ben Pelton, treasurer of the Polk Memorial Support Fund, which has also morphed into a group called Keep Polk Open in the fight to save the site.
"We are not structured to raise money. We're a support group. How are we going to find $110,000 a year quickly?" Pelton said. "How can the state shut down the birthplace of a president? How many other states have one of those?"
Just 21 states can claim a presidential birthplace. More than half of those birthplaces are in four states: Virginia, Ohio, New York and Massachusetts. Presidential birthplaces and museums are a patchwork of national historic sites, state run facilities and private museums. Many have cut back the days and hours they are open. For lesser known presidents like Franklin Pierce, Chester Arthur or Martin Van Buren, tourists have to visit during the summer because they aren't open for most of the year.
The state-owned President James K. Polk State Historic Site in Pineville includes 21 of the 150 acres that Polk's parents owned, farmed and lived on when he was born in 1795. The site has a museum and two buildings renovated to look like a home and a kitchen from the period. They are not the Polks' home -- those were torn down a long time ago. Instead, officials moved similar buildings from that era to the land in the late 1960s when they decided to build the museum, said site manager Scott Warren.
The Polk site had 16,100 visitors last year, including more than 2,800 third-graders on field trips from Charlotte areas schools. The small museum also includes a short film on the president who went to war with Mexico and cut a deal with Great Britain over the Pacific Northwest that led to America stretching from sea to shining sea -- a man many historians consider the country's most successful one-term president, or its least-known great president.
Polk's family moved from North Carolina when he was 11, and he is much better known as a Tennessean. The federal site dedicated to Polk is at his adult home in Columbia, Tenn. That location also has Polk's presidential papers.
North Carolina's Polk site is just beginning to deal with what some other presidential sites across the country have already handled when Great Recession swallowed funds for museums and historical sites.
Ohio, home to seven presidents, has cut funding to its presidential museums. The home of Warren G. Harding ended up in Ohio's hands in the late 1970s when the private organization overseeing it ran out of money. The museum is now open just five days a week and only in the afternoon, said Sherry Hall, site manager for the Harding Home President Site.
Harding is a tough president to sell. His administration was tainted by the Teapot Dome oil bribery scandal and several of his appointees went to jail. But he also supported women's right to vote and advocated for educational and economic opportunities for blacks -- a progressive stance in the 1920s.
"We're not one of the big guys either. But I like not being one of the big guys," Hall said. "People think they know everything about Lincoln, Washington or Jefferson. They often don't know a lot about Harding, or what they know is wrong. I like being able to teach them something new."
The people who run the home of fellow one-term president Rutherford B. Hayes in Fremont, Ohio, don't work 40-hour weeks any more to save money. Back in 2002, the site got $700,000 from Ohio taxpayers. This past year, state money made up just $281,000 of the center's $1.4 million budget, executive director Christie Weininger said.


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11 June 2014 A former Wanganui man has won a $45,000 scholarship to study business administration in Thailand.
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11 June 2014 Budget day last last week was dominated by the usual focus on the return to surplus, some new spending pledges and discussions of potential future tax cuts more >
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I've been a high end junkie for 15 years... Don't get me wrong, I still am. But now I'm a drug store junkie, too. My wallet isn't any better off. Oh well, my skin is happy. I very recently decided to try the Boots skincare line, Botanics in particular, since I've been using natural or at least nature-based skincare for some time now...Caudalie, Korres, Jurlique, Josie Maran, Boscia, Fresh, Etc. Well, I also read a couple of nice reviews about these products specifically, this and the oil. I was a little skeptical about the greasy texture of the balm, which is indeed Vaseline-like, if not a teeny bit more firm and gritty. But I slather it all over my face, pre- or post-makeup, before bed, anytime I'm feeling a little or a lot dry (which right now is ALL the time. Love it. Very faint scent which dissipates quickly, balm sinks in and doesn't feel greasy, have had no breakouts, and immediately after applying, fine lines and dry spots are gone, wrinkles are smoother. Wish the jar were a little more cute but the product and the jar are incredibly utilitarian, it fits right in my makeup bag. Oh, I love to mix a little oil in with this sometimes, too!
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This stuff is great for someone who has extremely sensitive skin like I do. I react from almost everything i put on my face and i use a tiny amount of this for moisture after washing my face (tiny because too much makes your face greasy) and it doesnt burn or itch or break me out! The jar is small but for the small amount needed it goes a long way! Love this!!
I love love love this stuff. I mix it with facial oil every night and my skin ends up incredibly hydrated by morning! My boyfriend constantly comments on how soft my face feels now
Best cuticle balm ever.:) I know it's a face balm, but I'd call it a multi-purpose product. I've been using Burt's Bees Lemon cuticle butter at night, but it's smell was too overpowering, so I bought this one for the same purpose and it's amazing! Only downside is that the new packaging looks so cheap, shitty plastic. The old glass one with aluminum lid (as on the photo) was much more luxurious... They also changed the texture a bit and fortunately it's got better than the old one, as it's a bit softer and easier spreadable. All in all, it's a great product, I'd recommend it to everyone, at least as a cuticle butter...
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Seriously loving all the products I am trying from Boots Botanics line. This balm doesn't look like much in a small glass jar with a tin lid. If not for MUA reviews, I would have never guessed to put this dense, oily mixture on my face. But I have seen the results after giving it a go, and they are on par with high end brands.
This balm has the consistency of raw honey and coconut oil. It is solid in the jar with a gritty texture. You have to take a small amount with fingers and warm it up. It immediately turns into an oil that can be slathered across the face, smelling like raw honey. I am shocked at the price, as it is 95% organic with argan oil and shea butter. Price is $8.99, but on sale for $7.64.
You must use this balm at night. Or else, you will look like an oily mess. I recommend topping off this balm with the Boots Botanics facial oil. You will wake up with hydrated skin. And I do believe that it reduces redness and tames acne.
I will definitely be repurchasing. But since you need very little, it will probably take me one year to get another.
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Boots does it again, another item that is HG for my dry/sensitive skin. Seriously Boots Botanics is the business!
This balm has a similar consistency to coconut oil, it is "solid" in the jar, but once you rub it between your fingers it turns into more of an oil. BTW do not feel concerned because it feels "gritty" at first, this is how certain oils are in texture before being warmed. I know because I replace all butter in my baking with coconut oil.
The ingredients are 95% organic and certified, which is a shock for the price point (under 10$ and currently on sale on target.com and in their stores).
The balm doesn't have much of a scent, and I prefer to use this at night because your skin is renewing and repairing itself at night so your skin is more able to absorb the moisture this provides, plus it makes me hella shiny you could literally fry foods on my face lol. Skin needs oil, especially dry skin since we lack the ability to provide our own oils which in turn ages those of use with dry skin much faster than our oily counterparts.
I use this product at night. I cleanse my face with CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser,follow up with Avalon Organics Hydrating Toner (I only tone my face every 2-3 days, based on my skins needs), Rub this lovely balm between my fingers to warm it until the "grits" are gone and I slather this on my face, then I follow up with Boots Botanics Facial Oil to lock in the moisture. This balm does not break me out another plus. I go to sleep an oily mess (my boyfriend loves to make oily face jokes lol), but
I wake up with renewed, moisturized, glowing skin. Then the jokes on him:)
I will be purchasing a back up, I hope Boots never discontinues this product or this line, it deserves a lot more press then it gets.
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Wanted to like this balm but it broke me out a bit and I disliked that it was too oily.
Besides that...
I apply it 30 minutes before bed under my eyes and sometimes on any dry flaky skin I have from my acne medication. I wake up with very nice soft skin.
Since I do think this breaks me out I only like to use this on my lips,elbows,knees or any bad flaking on my face and it does the job.
My husband picked this up when he couldn't find my serum. It is thick, heavy, and aggravated the acne a little. BUT I was severely chapped, in pain, and nearly in tears after another product, and this was a miracle cure! It is amazing if you need a genuine balm. I've been using it since as a spot moisturizer. The trick to all of these products in this line is a little goes a long way.
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On my dry-combination skin (dry cheeks&under eye, oily t-zone), this was too greasy. I could not use this anywhere on my face, not even on my dry areas, no matter how little I used, because it wouldn't sink into my skin properly. It also broke me out, even though I only left it on my face for about 15 mins after which I washed it off because my skin felt so clogged. I tried using it again on my face 2-3 times with the same results.
I did find a use for this though - it's a great organic lip balm! It feels a bit grainy and oily at first, but if you just use a tiny bit it will sink in and leave your lips plump and soft.
Also good for elbows and knees, although I think it's too expensive to use it on those areas.
Would I repurchase for the lip balm use? Only if I ever find it on offer, otherwise coconut oil would work about the same, for example, at a fraction of the price.
PS: The correct image for this product is the second one!
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you just need a bit, but this works great. I was suffering because I had started out using retin-A every night, (your supposed to start off slowly) and my skin was a horrible dry mess with clogged pores. So I went to get microdermbrasion which opened my pores to allow product to actually penetrate it, this balm helped a lot, soothes calms and moisturizes, unless your going somewhere windy and cold during the day this is a bit to heavy for day time for under make up but great over retin-A or a acid serum or after a treatment such as a chemical peel or micro.
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YAY OR NAY: KG Kurt Geiger 'Vex' boots
Wednesday is Yay or Nay day here at Shoewawa, and today I'm keen to hear your views on this chunky open-backed boot from on of my favourite brands: Kurt Geiger. The boot retails at £150 over on Sarenza, so not one I'd ever take a punt on without being sure:
I've got to admit that there are two major factors of these boots that are pushing me towards a 'nay'. First, the open back is not a look I tend to go for. The front of the boot screams 'winter', but the back would not be very well suited to the British climate at this tim of year.
The second is the colour!
Studs now appear on every flavour of footwear you can imagine, and they usually add something positive. But I've not seen many brown shoes with studs on, and there may be good reason for this - it doesn't quite seem to "go"! But perhaps I'm just being overly picky. What do you think? *


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Recent Successes
Recent GCCA Successes
2014 Legislative SuccessesHB 714 GCCA worked closely with the bill sponsor (R) Mark Hamilton, Cumming on HB 714 which prevents Georgia Pre-k teachers from obtaining unemployment benefits during holiday and summer breaks as long as they have reasonable assurance they will have work upon their return.
--After several days of heavy legislative work, and much political maneuvering by parties attempting to attach amendments to our bill, as well as much opposition, HB 714 was passed and signed by the Governor's.
2013 Legislative Successes
Below is an overview of the accomplishments of the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) during the 2013 session of the Georgia General Assembly. This includes legislation and regulatory updates, as well as our plans for moving the GCCA agenda forward into the 2014 session of Georgia General Assembly.
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Amended Fingerprint Legislation with the following concessions from DECAL for providers:
• Employers have THREE years to get existing employees fingerprint background checks.
• Employees must have repeat fingerprint checks every FIVE years instead of annually.
• Employers now have two designations of employees:
• Permanent and Provisional:
Fingerprint regulations:
Any center failing to follow the fingerprint rule or employs staff with an unsatisfactory record can have their license revoked!
Transportation Regulation Update
GCCA created a transportation work group to provide DECAL recommendations on less burdensome and inherently safer transportation regulations and checklist improvements.
Other Legislation Impacting Child Care
Reviewed DECAL's proposed 2012 legislative strategy to impose fingerprint background checks for all child care employees and successfully advocated for delay until additional Live-SCAN devices were accessible and additional logistical issues were solved.
Advocated for Pre K provider operating expense restoration in FY13 budget and obtained support from legislature of additional $850K for providers.
Defeated HB 152 which would have given faith based programs broader exemptions to licensing with no national oversight.
Worked in partnership with DECAL to create a first of a kind child care licensing survey to provide customer service feedback on licensing consultants and identify areas of training opportunity for providers and BFTS.
Worked with DECAL to add language to HB 397 which was passed to exempt personal information on the Professional Development Registry such as personal emails and cell phone numbers from disclosure on Open Record's Requests.
Received commitment from Commissioner Cagle and DECAL board to revise summer camp exemptions to impose health and safety requirements for programs.
Worked on DECAL Exemption Task Force and helped to influence and rewrite after school exemption which prohibits karate studios, gymnastics and other type programs from operating after school programs.
Successfully lobbied against HB 385 which would have imposed a sales tax on child care services beginning in 2013.
Met with Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler to modify existing regulations to address the issue of Pre K teachers claiming unemployment benefits during holiday and summer breaks. Rule change ( 300-2 -9-.07) eff. 2/12
Successfully advocated for 5,100 CAPS slots to be restored in the current DHS 2012-2013 budget.
Initiated meeting with DECAL and other stakeholders to discuss exempt summer camp programs issues and requested that DECAL add an exempt programs "locator" to DECAL's website.
Influenced DECAL to drop CRCT scores from criteria used to determine target counties for Pre K classroom closings as it would have penalized high performing Pre K sites.
Influenced DECAL to accept more flexible provider Pre K calendars for 160 days of instruction.
Met with Commissioner Cagle and Kay Hellwig of Child Care Licensing to obtain commitment to change culture and process change of consultants to a more collaborative approach.
Defeated SB 152 which would have granted broader exemptions to licensing for faith based programs with no national oversight.
Established regular meetings with Commissioner Cagle and his team to allow for open flow of communication.
GCCA met weekly with the Governor's office and staff to provide input on how to apply the Pre K cuts with the least amount of disruption to providers.
Recognition by DECAL that they had not been following the Administrative Procedures Act under Commissioner Robinson and a commitment from DECAL that they will now follow the appropriate procedures including giving proper notice for meeting and rule changes and allowing providers a voice in that process.
Obtained Commissioner Cagle's commitment to put to halt any burdensome rule changes for four months until we have had a chance to work with him.
Secured significant TV and print media coverage on outdated exemptions to licensing which forced DECAL to begin the process of revising and updating afterschool licensing exemptions.
Obtained commitment from DECAL Commissioner Holly Robinson not to revise group size and ratio regulations in the current economic environment.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- Douglas County officials reversed an earlier decision and will allow agriculture tourism operations in the county.
The county's Board of Commissioners on Wednesday approved new regulations and then rescinded a previous moratorium for agritourism operations.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports the regulations include new definitions of smaller agribusinesses and larger commercial operations. The definitions discuss such things as parking requirements. It also says the commission will not have to approve smaller agritourism efforts but larger operations will need a permit from the county.
The commission placed the moratorium on agritourism permits in October, in response to criticism of a proposal for a business that included an 800-car parking lot.
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The episode opens with a story about a young princess. The princess's parents have both died, leaving her lonely and sad. Before her appears a prince on a white horse. He wraps her in a rose scented embrace and tells her not to cry. He gives her a rose ring and tells her it will lead her to him. Then he rides off. The princess admires the prince so much, she vows to become a prince herself.
A girl named Wakaba waits for someone to meet her outside Ohtori Academy. When asked who she's waiting on, Wakaba says she's meeting her boyfriend. The other girls tease her saying "she" (the boyfriend) ditched Wakaba and left the dorm early. Wakaba angrily storms off to find her friend.
A girl, Utena Tenjou, wearing a boy's uniform walks into the school. She is immediately confronted by a teacher and scolded for not wearing a proper girl's uniform. Utena points out that there is no rule saying girls are not allowed to wear boy's uniforms.
After a basketball game, Utena walks by a conservatory. She smells the scent of roses and wonders why it makes her think of her past. She looks down at the rose ring on her finger as if looking for an answer. She sees a girl come out of the conservatory. Then a man with long, green hair shows up and begins to yell at her. He hits her multiple times across the face before being stopped by another man with long, red hair.
Wakaba sneaks up and jumps on Utena's back. Wakaba recognizes the green haired man to be Saionji. Utena adds though she didn't know him, she knew the other man as Touga Kiryuu--student council president. Wakaba adds that Saionji is vice president of the student council and the girl is Anthy Himemiya. Utena asks if Anthy and Saionj are dating. Wakaba insists they are not revealing her crush on Saionji. She teases Utena saying, Utena will be her only true love.
Saionji is called to a meeting before the student council. They criticize his treatment of Anthy or "The Bride" as she is called. Though Saionji is currently engaged to "The Bride" he is not allowed to treat her as he pleases. The council exists because of a group called "The End of the World," and Saionji is warned that the group will not tolerate his behavior. Saionji tells the council to mind their own business and challenges any one of the council to duel him from the bride as according to the rules of the rose seal. Touga warns that a new duelist will appear to challenge him, however Saionji laughs at the idea.
Utena and Wakaba lay on the grass together looking at Utena's ring. Wakaba says the crest on it looks exactly like the school's crest. Utena tells Wakaba that a prince on a white horse gave her the ring, saying it would lead her to him. Wakaba replies it reminds her of when her mother used to tell her she was the princess of the Onion Kingdom.
As the girls walk back into the school, they see a crowd of boys gathered around the bulletien board. A love letter sent to Saionji is tacked to the board and everyone is reading it aloud. Utena angrily tears down the letter, yelling at the boys. She sees Wakaba in tears and realizes the letter was written by her friend. Utena seeks out Saionji in the kendo practice room. She accuses him of putting up the letter which he admits to. Utena angrily picks up a kendo sword and challenges Saionji to a duel after school. Saionji agrees and tells her to meet him in the dueling arena in the forest behind the school.
After school, Utena walks into the forest carrying a kendo sword. She approaches a large gate with elaborate sculpting that appears locked. She wonders how to open it. She experimentally pulls a lever; a drop of water from a pool inside or behind the gate hits the crest on Utena's ring. The gate opens revealing a long, spiral staircase. Utena climbs the stairs. She reaches a platform at a top and notices a shining castle floating in the sky.
Utena asks what the castle is, and Saionji replies it's mirage. He says he is surprised to see a person not on the student council wears a rose seal. Utena is confused until Saionji shows her his ring--it looks exactly like the one she wears. Anthy appears wearing a beautiful, red princess dress. She carries two roses, one green and the other white. She pins the green rose to the chest of Saionji's uniform and the white rose to Utena's. Anthy tells Utena when the rose is cut off her chest, she loses the duel. She wishes Utena good luck, and Saionji strikes her for it. Utena asks Anthy why she takes his ill treatment. Anthy replies that because Saionji is the current champion Duelist she must do whatever he orders. Utena states though she doesn't understand everything that's going on, she will win the duel to protect Anthy.
Anthy begins to glow, and Saionji pulls out a sword from her chest asking for the power to revolutionize the world. The fight begins. Saionji mocks Utena for behaving like a prince attempting to rescue a damsel in distress. He cuts her wooden sword apart. Saionji tells her that she is foolish to challenge the Sword of Dios with a wooden sword; he is surprised Utena knows nothing about the sword. The two duelists rush each other. Utena emerges with her rose intact. She managed to cut off Saionji's rose with the remaining stub of her sword. Touga watches the fight from a distance and says Utena has lit a fire in his heart.
After the duel, Utena walks back to her dorm and reflects on the day's events. She sees Anthy waiting for her. Anthy says she is the Rose Bride and now belongs to Utena. The two walk toward the dorm together.
The mispronunciation of Utena Tenjou's last name as "Ten-joo" instead of "Ten-joe" starts from this episode to Episode 12 making the error last for an entire story arc.
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Changes to Southwest Allen County Schools' special education department are ahead.
The school board voted Tuesday to dissolve the SNS Advisory Board – a group that oversees the special education cooperative for Southwest Allen, Northwest Allen and Smith-Green Community Schools.
The advisory board will remain in effect for the next school year, but will be dissolved as of July 1, 2014.
After that point, the three districts will establish memorandums of understanding so they can continue to share special needs personnel as needed, but eliminate the sharing of special education programs, said Roxanne May, director of apecial education at Southwest Allen.
Dissolving the board has been in the works for several years as the three districts worked to establish separate programs, May said.
May said all three districts will need to approve the change before the advisory board is officially dissolved.
"It won't be a huge change here at Southwest," May said, explaining that Southwest Allen does not currently share programs with the other two districts.
Northwest Allen and Smith-Green share at least one program for special needs students, she said.
The biggest change for the district will involve how often a Southwest Allen special education teacher is shared with the other two districts, she said.
"We'll still do that, but on a very limited basis," she said.
The board also approved a coordinator of special education position that will be filled by Patty Hartman, a current Southwest Allen employee. Hartman would be tasked with assisting May in supervising the district's special education activities.
Also Tuesday, the board approved a change to the district's four full-time school psychologists.
May requested that the board extend contracts for the four psychologists to 191 days for this school year and 196 days for each following school year.
The change would add five days this school year and 10 days for future years, she said, giving school psychologists additional time to complete educational evaluations, write reports, attend case conferences and complete other necessary paperwork.
"Over the last few years, the school psychologists' job responsibilities have increased, as have the director's responsibilities related to administrative and compliance requirements," May said.
Business Manager Jim Coplen said there would be no additional cost to the district for the added days because of retirements.


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You can read an op-ed from Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota CEO Sarah Stoesz in today's Star Tribune. Here's a sample:
As stated in "What's being done in your name: Abortion" (May 7), the Minnesota Supreme Court in Minnesota ruled in 1995 that state Medicaid dollars may be used for abortion. That's because every woman — no matter what her income is or where she gets her health coverage — should be able make a personal medical decision about her pregnancy based on what is best for her health and her family. Period.
This is sensible policy. Many things can happen in pregnancy that are beyond a woman's control. A woman facing an unintended or complicated pregnancy should not have to make the decision about whether or not to end her pregnancy based on whether she has enough money — it should be based on what is best for her health and her family's circumstances. That's why the Minnesota Supreme Court decided to ensure that all women in our state will have access to the reproductive health care they need, regardless of their financial situation.
Leaders of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, in a May 7 commentary, erroneously claimed that "public funding means more abortions." The facts prove this is completely false. Minnesota has seen a 30 percent decrease in the abortion rate since the 1995 court ruling. Allowing women who rely on Medicaid the same rights and access as other women has not increased the abortion rate, and MCCL's claims to the contrary show a blatant disregard for the facts.


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Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
- Address:
330 S. Hope St.
Los Angeles, CA 90071Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
SteakhousePrice: $31 to $50
Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.patinagroup.com/nickStef
- Phone: (213) 680-0330
- Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday 11:30am - 2:30pm
Monday - Friday: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday: 5pm - 9:30pm
Sunday: 4:30 - 8:30pm
HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday 3-9pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Carte Blanche,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Steakhouse, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Megan Logan
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Patina Catering offers exceptional cuisine and genuine service at many landmark locations as well as any venue of your choice. For more info, contact Katie Winter at 213 972 3028.
Market Cafe offers limited breakfast and lunch delivery to locations within walking distance. For more information, contact Market Cafe at 213 680 7387.
- Special Events: For parties of 14 to 400, contact our special events director Jessica Penalba at 213.972.3028 | firstname.lastname@example.com.
Getting there
- Cross Street: Between 3rd & 4th
- Public Transit: Metro: 4th & Hill; Dash: Route B, Grand + 4th;
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: Complimentary valet is provided. Parking is available in the Wells Fargo parking garage. Validated parking offered: after 5pm, three hours free, $9.00 maximum fee w/ Validation. Lunch Validation - 2 hrs. for $6.50.
A word from Nick & Stef's Steakhouse
Nick & Stef's is a Contemporary Steakhouse featuring a spacious patio and bar with happy hour daily. Voted Best Steakhouse in Downtown LA, Nick & Stef's delivers a signature style to the classic steakhouse fare, offering signature dry-aged beef, seafood, poultry and pasta specialties plus several vegetable dishes for vegetarian options.Continued
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- Diners' Choice WinnerNotable Wine List
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Nick & Stef's Steakhouse reviews from OpenTable diners
117 reviews since July 26, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.5
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (73)fit for foodies (52)notable wine list (41)romantic (37)good for groups (35)great for lunch (27)neighborhood gem (23)great for outdoor dining (16)scenic view (10)vibrant bar scene (8)hot spot (7)late-night find (7)great for brunch (6)kid-friendly (2)Show More
- great service, great food, great night!localladyDined on 11/17/2014Impeccable service and food with a great atmosphere. I'll come here again and again with all my large parties.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DaisyDined on 11/15/2014Overall great meal. They were very timely and had enough time to get to the symphony. As a champagne lover, I would have appreciated my $20 glass to be more full than half a glass. The presentation was great, in a fancy flute, but most other 4 star restaurants provide a complete glass.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Perfect NightLuv2DineWellDined on 11/15/2014Ludwig, our waiter, was outstanding. We followed his recommendations. We split an aged rib eye, spinach and mushrooms. They were cooked to perfection.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding staff &food.OpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 11/15/2014We were going to the opera and unfortunately had to dine at 5pm on a Saturday night. Despite the savage l hour everything was letter perfect. Bavo!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great experience!bvanheezikDined on 11/11/2014My brother and I were in LA for business and we were looking for a good place to eat, (not easy in LA), this is a great restaurant, not cheap, but worth the experience. We had a Ceasar salade, made table side, which is the best I ever ate (we go out a lot for dinner in Europe) and the fantastic aged meat. The sides were a but disappointing, but not needed if you order starter and main. Wine (Amancaya 2011) was very nice.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dry Aged Steaks!ChiefFoodOfficerVIPDined on 11/11/2014Excellent steaks with the dry aged meat visible in the cooler. Very attentive service with strong recommendations. Wine list is decent, but sommelier recommended something off the list which was very nice. Setting is the least attractive part...we were in the windowless cavern in the back. But overall a very good experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Steakhouse in DTLA LOVE ITColombiannurselikesDined on 11/8/2014Amazing Steakhouse !!!! The place is clean, elegant, friendly and the food, service and view on the patio is FABULOUS. I will be back soon.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Splendid Pre-Ballet Dinner Find...donaldfoodDined on 11/8/2014The title above says it. Although it is a 15 minute walk from the Music Center, it is great exercise and well worth the doing!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best ServiceFoodSnob101Dined on 11/1/2014Our waitress, Jessica, was amazing. Such attention to detail, never had to ask for anything...Outstanding personality and very engaging! Our usual waiter, Matthew, took the time to come over to our table and say hello, which wins a lot of points for him too!! Nick & Stefs is one of my top five restaurants in Southern California! Food is always incredible, combined with an elegant dining experience gives this place a "two thumbs up"..always!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- KCWestsideDined on 10/25/2014Superb Steak Perfectly Cooked and Flavorful! very good wine. Attentive but not overbearing wait staff. Relaxing pleasant ambiance.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's a wrap!sealuvsgoodfoodDined on 10/24/2014The ambiance, the flair and of course the food was very inviting making the evening oh so enjoyable. Our waiter was attentive very one on one. If you like Ceasar Salad I recommend you try theirs. It's prepared tableside.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Not good for theatre attendeesNonyaVIPDined on 10/23/2014I had gone to this restaurant several times when I worked downtown and it was good. This menu was very limited for theatre goers. Not much selection for light meals. The prices were high and the caesar salad had too much garlic in the dressing and was hot. The server was good but I wont be back.Special Features:
- Anniversary dinnermikebyDined on 10/17/2014Spectacularly smooth experience, food the best. Great waiter. Worth the search to actually find the restaurant.Special Features:
- Special OccasionoctobergetawayDined on 10/12/2014Our dinner at Nick & Stef's was to mark our 41st Wedding Anniversary ... it was a wonderful experience. Our waiter Justin S. was just perfect!!! He welcomed us with complimentary champagne and constantly returned to our table insuring that our evening went as anticipated. It was indeed a special day for us as well as a special dining experience. We will certainly return as all was a night to remember.Special Features:
- Pleasant meal near Music CenterdebstandDined on 10/11/2014We went prior to the theater, and the four of us enjoyed a nice meal. My husband had the rib eye and said it was "outstanding". As I vegetarian, I ordered 3 veggies and made a tasty entrée. My friend did not enjoy the fish of the day--- dry and over-priced. The Cesar salad prepared at the table was odd as it started with a lot of mayo. The service was great. We used their parking and shuttle service to the Ahmanson.Special Features:
- Great serviceguamgirl76Dined on 10/10/2014We came here for the dry aged steak and we weren't disappointed. Service and staff were superb! Definitely going back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Nick and StefLoganDined on 10/10/2014Would have been a great dining experience but the steaks were a bit over seasoned. Cooked perfectly to medium rare. Good sides. Excellent customer service. No corkage. A mega plus for this restaurant. Prices are decent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LeslieDined on 10/10/2014Very good steaks. Great side dishes and wonderful wines and spirits! Enjoy.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A night out on the townOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 10/10/2014My girlfriend and I went here before seeing a play. Absolutely exquisite on every way.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- hedgesbfoodie2Dined on 10/10/2014This is the third time I've eaten dinner here when we're going to the Music Center for a performance. The food and service are wonderful and our server always gets us out on time to catch the shuttle for our show. Parking is convenient and very close to the restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best filet everQuykedDined on 10/5/2014It was a really great experience overall. The filet was the best I've ever had. The martini was also incredible. The only small issue was that since we are out on the patio they forgot about us for a little while but they made up for that by buying us a round of drinks. The staff was not only nice but had personality.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Better options out thereHappyDinerDined on 10/4/2014The Caesar salad made tableside was the best course. I usually order the rib eye at steak joints, but ordered from the prefix menu. The filets were cooked to perfection inside, but the outside I thought was too charred. I Would consider myself a connoisseur of steak and have dined at the best around the country. This steak lacked flavor. I don't order sauces with my steak, but probably should have for this one. Also ordered the green beans, good flavor, schezuan I believe, but limp and way over done, Mac and cheese was bland, and creamed spinach tasted fine but with the consistency of baby food. Perhaps other steaks here are better? Service was okay.Special Features:
- OperaSirdbergmanDined on 9/28/2014After going to Opera I wanted a close by nicer place for dinner. Nick and Stef's fit the bill being only a couple of blocks away. Due to nobody's fault, they were doing a movie shoot in the area closing all of the streets including where the restaurant is located. While the restaurant did leave me a message on how to get around the closures, I had my phone off in the theatre and did not get the message. Our waiter Justin was prompt in putting a drink in my hand. He explained the menu and their prefix special. We elected to order from the menu pairing a nice bottle of wine with a perfect steak after Justin prepared a tableside Caesar Salad. Nice evening - didn't start as planned - Justin got us a cab so we won't have to walk back to the carI would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FindEZBabyDined on 9/27/2014My wife and I were looking for some place new for our anniversary celebration and found Nick & Stef's Steakhouse. It's was a wonderful dining experience from our waiter, Jon, to the superb food and drink. We are looking forward to returning soon.Special Features:
- Great foodJeffDined on 9/25/2014All food great. excellent steak. Best ceasar salad I ever had. String beans a delight. Went before Ahmanson - shuttle very convenient. Took a good client and they liked it. Figure with drinks about $100 per person.Special Features:
- First1TimeVIPDined on 9/19/2014This was my first time at this restaurant. We had theater tickets and wanted to try a restaurant near the Music Center. The food was good. Lots of interesting vegetable choices for side dishes. Great Caesar salad. We had to get to the theater so didn't have time to sample the deserts. Conveniently located to Music Center.Special Features:
- Great FoodEmbarcaderoEater1VIPDined on 9/16/2014The steaks were great and the Caesar Salad was AMAZING!!!Special Features:
- Very EnjoyableOpenTable Diner Since 2007VIPDined on 9/8/2014Went there for dinner as part of a business trip with colleagues. The service was very attentive and all of our meals were terrific. The only sad part was that we were too full to enjoy dessert! Would definitely go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Brett NHondoDined on 9/8/2014Great steaks. Dry aged steaks-rib eye and ny strip. Service was excellent.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best steaksZed2046Dined on 9/7/2014You can call me a steak connoisseur and I give the thumbs up to Nick and Stef's. Their steaks are juicy and cooked to perfection. A must eat for steak lovers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- reviewVIPDined on 9/2/20144 1/2 stars for this wonderful place. We celebrated a family birthday & had a lovely dinner. We were taken care of nicely by the server & busser plus the manager started us off. No fault of the server but towards the end of the meal we did not see much of him since he was waiting on more tables not in our general area. Food was good, caesar salad was delicious. Our meats (aged ribeye, filet mignon and prime rib) were very tasty unfortunately the prime rib had a big gristle going down the center of the meat so it was hard to cut & took up a lot of the prime rib, server not around to let him know. The smore dessert was good but not fantastic. Overall we did have a nice meal and enjoyed ourselves. Will have to return again soon.Special Features:
- Amazing Food and servicesshaksterDined on 8/30/2014excellent food and a great variety of wines , we asked suggestion for being the first time the deal was attentive and friendly atmosphere.Special Features:
- expensivenotavegan1Dined on 8/27/2014definitely a well run restaurant but prices too high for steak quality
- Somewhat disappointed...OpenTable Diner Since 2009VIPDined on 8/25/2014I took an out of towner guest here for happy hour and was somewhat disappointed by the quality of the food. We were in the bar area and both ordered the burger and fries. The bun tasted somewhat stale and we were both served hard, we assumed, old/stale french fries. I have been to Nick & Stef's previously and had an excellent experience, so I'm hoping this was a one-off problem. Great happy hour drink options, however, and that was the evening's saving grace.Special Features:
- Mediocre, very expensiveSuperfoodSuperGoodDined on 8/24/2014The steaks are OK, but not terribly impressive. Sides are too small for the money — and definitely not "family style" as described. Four of us spent $500+ without desert and only one drink each.Special Features:
- Bring your appetiteJeffDined on 8/23/2014Although there is nothing special about the decor in the dining room, the service and the food are solid. The dry and wet aged beef are excellent, but the prime rib wasn't all that flavorful. The prime rib was an excellent value at $36 because it came with a large Ceasar salad and full size side order of potatoes. The sides that you can order to accompany your meal are large in size (enough to probably split amongst three people), so bring your appetite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful SurpriseLyndonVIPDined on 8/21/2014Was not sure what to expect from a steakhouse on the first floor of the Wells Fargo building. Boy was I surprised. From the first moment I walked in, everything was superb. The drinks, the steak and especially the service. All wonderful.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The best steak!DinerLuvVIPDined on 8/16/2014Dry aged rib eye - seriously, the best! This is the place for discerning carnivores. The décor needs refreshing as it looks too corporate but the meal was so fabulous that we didn't mind!I would recommend this to a friend.
- Delightful dinnerNancyVIPDined on 8/11/2014We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary with friends. The Caesar salad wad great! The filet mignon was delicious and the baked potato wonderful. The waitstaff was efficient and helpful. It was a delightful evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great RestaurantNickyDinesDined on 8/10/2014We went here on a Sunday for my Birthday and what an excellent choice! I would assume that every other night of the week is slammed with people because the restaurant is housed at the Wells Fargo Center downtown, but what a treat to go there on a Sunday. It was a romantic getaway and a great dinner. We had the Aged New York and Aged Ribeye, both fantastic choices. Also try the Scallops, they were excellent. The drinks were made to perfection and it is hard to find a restaurant that makes great classic cocktails now-a-days. Wonderful experience in all!Special Features:


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Arestin - Use in Subjects With Peri-Implantitis (With Subgingival Microbiological Evaluation)
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
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First received: January 10, 2012
Last updated: April 7, 2014
Last verified: April 2014
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|January 10, 2012
|Last Updated Date
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|Start Date ICMJE
|May 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|October 2014 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|Change in mean Probing Depth of qualifying implant sites [ Time Frame: Baseline to Day 180 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|Reduction of Probing Depth [ Time Frame: Baseline and Day 180 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The primary efficacy measure is the reduction of probing depth from Baseline to Day 180 of qualifying implant sites.
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|Exploratory: Changes in proportions and numbers of red-complex bacteria (RCB) [ Time Frame: Baseline to Day 30 ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|Arestin - Use in Subjects With Peri-Implantitis (With Subgingival Microbiological Evaluation)
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|Multi-Center Phase 3 Trial of Minocycline HCl 1 mg Microspheres for the Use in Subjects With Peri-Implantitis: Clinical and Microbiological Evaluations
|Brief Summary
The objective of the study is to evaluate the safety, effectiveness and anti-microbial effects of Arestin (minocycline HCl) 1 mg Microspheres in the treatment of subjects with peri-implantitis, when used in combination with mechanical debridement.
The hypothesis of the study is that Arestin in combination with mechanical debridement is more effective in the treatment of peri-implantitis when compared to mechanical debridement alone. The primary efficacy measure will be the reduction of probing depth at Day 180 as measured at qualifying implant sites.
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West Coast rapper 40 Glocc wants Game to pay up for pulling a gun out on him last summer by filing a lawsuit against the former 50 Cent affiliate.
While details are still surfacing, the lawsuit reportedly got filed recently.
40 — real name Lawrence White — just filed a lawsuit against Game over the July 7 incident that took place in front of a mansion in the Hollywood Hills. You probably saw the video. According to the docs, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, 40 says he was leaving a party, when he was jumped by Game and Game's 15-man entourage for no reason. Game recorded the fight on his iPhone and published the footage to YouTube — under the title, "The Game Beats Up 40 Glocc Whilst Recording on iPhone Full Video." (TMZ)
40 is reportedly looking to reap big bucks from the Game lawsuit.
40 is suing for unspecified damages — but we're guessing he wants MILLIONS … not only for assault and battery … but he also feels Game tarnished his thug reputation by portraying him as a coward on the YouTube video. At the time of the altercation, sources close to The Game told TMZ … Game did NOT pull a gun during the incident and insisted "it was a one-on-one fight." (TMZ)
Last July, the G-Unit affiliate said Game altered the fight footage to enhance his street credibility.
"Everybody know I don't go out like that," Glocc told radio host Bootleg Kev. "I'm obviously held down at gunpoint, you know, it is what it is. I got jumped, all that footage is edited. I got jumped like three times. They sliced up footage of the edit, they made sure they cut everybody out that was jumping. But if you look at it, you see the feet, you see the people they was clipping the scenes. … Dealing with street stuff, you just gotta take it for what it is. But it's not street stuff no more when you're taking it and want to take it viral to boost your image like you punking somebody. He knows in my natural state, when I was ready to fight back, they rushed me again. … It was all them swining on me right there. It is what it is — it was really nothing I could do with that. But as far as the streets, he took it from being street when he took it viral and tried to use it to boost his image as far as him punking somebody." (Power 98.3)
The publicized fight struck the Internet around early July.
The Game has since leaked footage of the altercation to WorldStarHipHop.com, showing him chasing and punching his Southern Cali rival, all while recording it on his iPhone. "You gonna put a n**** on the Internet now, n****. You gone put a n**** on the Internet?" an angry Game yells at 40 Glocc in the footage, while people in the background ask him to "let it go." "Oh, you squaring up? You squaring up, huh?" he continued, before throwing a punch and filming. "Look at me 40 Glocc. Look at 40 Glocc y'all." (Baller Status)


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- Band Name: Melody's Echo Chamber
- Record Label: Fat Possum
- Release Date: Sep 25, 2012
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Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings
User score distribution:
Positive: 12 out of 12
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Sep 14, 2013Unbelievable, perfectly produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, insanely good tunes that send you into a state of bliss, Prochet's voice is phenomenal. Plenty of variation with the music, never sticks to one formula for a long period. The only thing preventing it from getting a 10 is the final track, "be proud of your kids" which is fairly irritating. Get it!
Jul 28, 2013An absolutely incredible album. Kevin Parker's main project Tame Impala got all of the attention last year, but this is his album that should have been getting the attention. It is a much stronger album, very experimental, with incredible cutting guitar riffs and beautifully brooding synths. The weird noises, the buzzes and the laser sounds fit better with this particular sound than they do on Lonerism. Beatles influences are still present, but don't dominate the record as they did on Lonerism, personally I hear more of a Radiohead influence than a Beatles influence here. I also prefer Melody Prochet's singing to Kevin Parker's but that is all personal preference as both are incredible vocalists. I think this is a much better realized album then Lonerism and is Kevin Parker's best work to date. Incredible album, fans of Tame Impala, Psychedelia and Indie Rock should love this album. 10/10, it's as perfect as an album can get!… Expand
Dec 5, 2012Each song can stand strongly on its own or the entire record can work as a cohesive whole (most records are one or the other).
Nov 30, 2012Overall, this LP won't appeal to everyone, and it's unlikely that anyone will like everything about it. Still, the music industry could use a lot more innovation, and Prochet definitely offers that.


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SE: Are you still planning to pull your money out of Iraq when your cds turn?
Thanks, Earl
Thanks SE.
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The CBI guarantees, regulates, and is therefore responsibile for the actions of it's member banks. Warka is a member bank of the CBI. The CBI is the lender of last resort. In the case of bank problem a conservator is first appointed. Deposits have first priority. Start with payment systems under CBI law and read thru until the end. It covers any possibly including bankruptcy. In a bankruptcy the depositor is immediately protected to 5 million dinar. The rest of the funds can be frozen up to three months with no interest. If the CBI failed to guarantee its member banks and depositors it would lose credibility. In any case once a conservator is appointed for a bank by the CBI the CBI is responsible for how any funds are dispersed. Do you know of any case where a depositor in a bank that is a member of a countries Central Bank has lost their deposit if that county has a functioning govt. No, the primary purpose of any CB is a stable money supply which they insure with member banks.
Sorry to bother you again.
I found the reserves, but can not find what guarantees our money in Warka.
I know warka would not falsify information in the news, but a written information about it by the CBI gives you 100% security and those who do not believe in Warka will open the eye.Maybe this is old information, old post, maybe this is very simple for you but is a campaign against warka right now.I think this would be nice to explain in detail.Please elaborate about the guarantees.
All that information is documented at the CBI. For guarantees view the CBI banking law for member banks. For CBI assets that back the dinar and required reserves view the statistics at the CBI website and then the key financial statistics. Become familiar with the CBI website. Thanks SE
Good morning SC
If you could give me a link about the deposit guarantees or any other information.
Great news.
As for depositors they are protected by the CBI and the required 25 percent bank reserves. In addition all dinar is backed by ~40 billion dollars in FX assets at a rate of 1170 dinar to $1.
Hey SE. I just read your reply to decormier as to why Cash holders/speculators hurt the Iraq economy. I must say that was a well thought out response, and makes complete sense.
I have never held cash in all my years into this investment, but I must be honest that I never thought of it like you have presented.
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It's hard to get your head around the mayor's opposition to turning over surplus cash from the city's tax-increment financing districts, however small an amount that may be, to the cash-starved Chicago Public Schools.
The mayor last week said the schools can't "TIF their way out of this problem." What's worse, he and his staff say, forking over surplus TIF money to the schools would distract from the real solution — persuading state lawmakers to cut teacher pensions.
We strongly agree that pension reform is the top priority, but we're also on board with declaring a TIF surplus for the schools now.
We don't see a contradiction there. In fact, we see an easy win for the mayor. TIF cash is the only way to generate money for CPS now, even if it's not much. Parents want some relief and the mayor can make some friends (or quiet some enemies) if he consents.
And he can frame it just that way, as a drop in the bucket to rehire an art teacher or two.
The city estimates a surplus of only $10 million for CPS, but it could be more if Emanuel presses for the largest surplus possible.
The starting point is the assertion that all but $180 million of the $1.71 billion in the city's TIF pool already is committed to paying off old projects or finance new ones, according to the city's preliminary budget released last week. TIFs are special districts where taxes from the growth in property values are set aside for 23 years to be used for economic development and public projects. Any surplus is supposed to be returned to the city's taxing districts, the largest of which is the schools.
The city expects to cut that $180 million down substantially before setting a surplus amount. Because property values have dropped in some TIFs, the city anticipates needing surplus from healthy TIFs to pay debts already incurred in struggling TIFs. Plus, the city historically allows only 20 percent of uncommitted cash to count as surplus. City Budget Director Alex Holt told us last week that 20 percent was "probably the starting point" this year.
Good, let's see if that can go higher. The city also could make clear whether it can cancel any projects still in the conceptual stage that are counted in the $1.53 billion pool it says already is spoken for, potentially creating a larger surplus. Top of the list for inspection should be the $55 million for the recently approved DePaul arena for McCormick Place. Some $7 million of that is counted in the $1.53 billion, city officials say. The rest will come from future TIF revenue.
Holt tells us there are few projects only on the drawing board. Fair enough, but the city owes it to children losing teachers to dig as deep into that TIF pot as humanly possible.
The latest reports on CPS budget cuts are deeply discouraging. School officials say they are cutting $68 million from school-based instructional budgets, but that's just a portion of what schools spend. A look at their total budgets by the group Raise Your Hand yields a total loss of $164 million for neighborhood schools. A RYH parent, a political scientist by training, derived that number by excluding charter and contract schools and looking at gains and losses only in traditional schools. This reduction includes losses due to funding formulas that CPS does not control and to changes in enrollment at individual schools.
RYH says 92 schools lost an art teacher, 54 lost a music position, 58 lost a gym teacher and 40 lost a librarian. CPS reports fewer art and gym teacher losses, 61 and 33 respectively, and noted that about 60 percent of laid-off teachers find work elsewhere in CPS. The school system also told us of other teacher losses: 125 in special education, 47 in language arts and 72 bilingual teachers because of state cuts to bilingual.
Late on Friday, CPS also announced the layoff of another 200 lunchroom workers.
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Alternative Sentencing Work Program Improves Mature Henderson Neighborhoods
May 27, 2014
Henderson, Nev. – The city of Henderson's Alternative Sentencing Work Program is improving the community one block wall at a time this summer.
The Alternative Sentencing Division's Work Program Unit will be painting the block wall on the west side of North Valle Verde Drive from High View Drive to Marlboro Drive over the next several weeks. For participants' safety, the work necessitates the closure of the adjacent roadway travel lane but will be performed on weekends when traffic volumes are at their lowest.
Later this summer, the painting work will shift to the block wall along the west side of North Green Valley Parkway from High View Drive to just north of Warm Springs Road.
The Work Program Unit is providing labor for the block wall painting project at no cost to the city and will significantly improve the aesthetic appeal of these mature Henderson neighborhoods.
"Defendants sentenced to the Work Program are giving back to the community in ways that have a more positive impact than simply paying a court fine," said Acting Alternative Sentencing Chief Ian Massy. "All of the labor provided through the program directly benefits Henderson residents at no cost to the city."
Alternative Sentencing's Work Program was launched in November 2009 as an alternative for Henderson Municipal Court defendants who can't afford their fines or who qualify for community service in lieu of jail time. Participants provide labor for projects like trail and park cleanup, elimination of graffiti, removal of debris from flood channels, trash cleanup after events, and abatement of vacant abandoned and foreclosed homes.
For more information about Alternative Sentencing programs, visit cityofhenderson.com.
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About City of Henderson: Incorporated in 1953, Henderson is Nevada's second largest city with nearly 280,000 residents. Henderson is a premier city, nationally recognized for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life and patriotic past. Recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America's Best Cities (Business Week), one of the top six safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists), Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for all who chose to live, learn, work and play in Henderson…a place to call home.
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Day 1
Board your international flight to Cairo from any major city in Canada or the USA.
Day 2: Cairo
Upon landing in Egypt, purchase your visa by filling out an application form provided there and submit with $25 USD cash per person. They will stamp your passport, then proceed to clear customs and immigration. Once done you will meet our Representative who will assist you with transfer to your Hotel 5* Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa. This hotel is well located very close from the Grand Pyramids. Available at an extra cost an upgrade to the historic 5* Mena House Hotel. Air conditioned vehicle transfer, English speaking Guide. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa... For More Info: Click Here >>
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Meals included today: None.
Activities: None.
Day 3: Cairo
After breakfast, our guide will accompany you on a visit to the Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, with a simple lay out on two floors is one of the most fascinating Museums you will visit, it houses an amazing collection of artifacts that bring you face to face with the legacy of the Pharaohs. Although you will encounter an overwhelming amount antiquities some of the highlights are: the treasures of Tutankhamun his golden burial mask and coffin, and the Mummies Rooms. Entrance fees are included to avoid long confusing line ups. Entrance fee to the Mummies rooms is not included $20 USD paid locally. Next is a visit to one of Egypt's most recognized sites, The Grand Pyramids of The Giza Plateau, located 10 miles south of Central Cairo just at the edge of metropolitan Cairo. One of the last still standing wonders of the ancient world, with its three Great Pyramids Khufu,(also known as Cheops) over 4,000 years old the oldest and largest of the three. Khafre (Chepren) the only one with an original stone cap at the top and Menkaura (Mycerinus) the smallest. Although not for everyone but entrance to the Pyramids can be arranged at an extra cost. At the foot of the Great Pyramid you find the mysterious Sphinx carved almost entirely from one piece of limestone one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world. Without a doubt your visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza will be one of the most memorable of your trip. Overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa... For More Info: Click Here >>
Meals included today: Breakfast at your Hotel, Lunch during your sightseeing tour.
Activities included today: Visit to the Grand Pyramids and the Cairo Egyptian Museum.
Day 4: Cairo Luxor Nile River Cruise
This morning your guide will transfer and assist you to board your flight to Luxor, upon arrival transfer to your River Cruise, Semiramis Nile River Cruise Lines includes all meals, coffee, tea and other beverages are available at an extra cost. Please have cash available for incidentals and not included extras, as credit cards are not always accepted on board. Upgrades to smaller luxury and Luxury + Ships are available. All our shore excursions guided by a licensed English speaking Egyptologist are included. Today you will visit: Luxor Temple: A magnificent example of Egyptian temple architecture, along with Karnak was one of the most sacred and important Temples of Ancient Thebes (now Luxor City). Built parallel to the River Nile dedicated to Amun Ra King of Gods and his wife Mut (Goddess of War), at Luxor you find Colossal Statues of Rameses, and big 24 meters carved pylons. One of the two Obelisks that once stood at the entrance of Luxor Temple still remains, the other was removed and transported to France in 1874 and now sits at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Another site worth mentioning is the Mosque of Abu El Hagag which was built on top of the buried ruins of Luxor Temple, after the Temple was uncovered the Mosque was preserved and is still a place of worship until today. Karnak Temple: Located on the East bank is the largest temple complex in Egypt. Built over a period of 1300 years to honor the god Amun of Thebes his wife Mut and Sons Khons. An impressive complex of over 25 Temples full of Sanctuaries, big columns, and Obelisks, at least thirty Pharaohs are represented here over a period of time. One of the highlights is the Hypostyle Hall with 134 enormous pillars, for sure an awe inspiring place. Stroll down the famous avenue of the Sphinxes, with a length of two miles it was once lined with hundred of sphinxes. Ancient Egyptians traveled on a horse drawn carriage between Luxor and Karnak Temples during the festival of Opet, a celebration to reunite God Amun and his wife Mut since their statues were kept separate one on each Temple. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Accommodation: M/S Semiramis I & II Cruise.... For More Info: Click Here >>
Upgrade at an extra cost to: Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise.... For More Info: Click Here >>
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Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities included today: Guided Tour of Karnak Temple, Guided Tour Luxor Temple Complex.
Day 5: Nile River Cruise Luxor
Breakfast on board later visit West Bank to see the Necropolis for pharaohs and nobles, the Valley of the Kings most well known for being the place where Tutankhamun's Tomb was found, Tutankhamun's treasures now in Cairo's Egyptian Museum. The Valley of the Kings is a World Heritage site, many of the tombs are closed to the public and your guide will direct you to the ones that are open. Use of video equipment is forbidden. A very important site in Egyptian History since the most important Pharaos in Egypt were buried here. Queen of Hatshepsut Temple: Dedicated to the first female Pharaoh, set at the head of the valley, the temple is the best example of Egyptian classical style architecture. Built to express the grandeur of the Pharaoh as well as honoring the gods that she would need in the afterlife, her statues were all defaced by her son Tuthmosis III, after her death. Colossi of Memnon: All that remains of the largest and most opulent mortuary Temple of Amenhotep. Although badly damaged the massive stone statues 75 feet in height in the image of Pharaoh Amenhotep III are still quite impressive. The colossi have stood guard for more than 3400 years on the West Bank. Overnight on board while sailing to Edfu.
Accommodation: M/S Semiramis I & II Cruise.... For More Info: Click Here >>
Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities included today: Guided Tour West Bank Valley of the Kings, Visit Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Visit The Colossi of Memnon.
Day 6: Nile River Cruise Edfu
Breakfast on board, today enjoy visits to: Temple of Edfu, built in the Greco Roma Era is the most well preserved and complete Egyptian temple, built to honor Horus the falcon headed god. The walls are lined with inscriptions and hieroglyphics depicting the age old struggle between Horus and Seth, This impressive example of the Ptolemaic architecture is said to have taken 180 years to complete. Overlooking the Nile you find the Temple of Kom Ombo in the town of the same name located 45 km north of Aswan. Built to honor the crocodile and Falcon Gods Sobek and Horus, dating from 180 BC it has beautifully carved columns some of them still keep their original brilliant colors. Sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Accommodation: M/S Semiramis I & II Cruise.... For More Info: Click Here >>
Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities included today: Guided Tour Edfu Temple, Guided Tour Komombo Temple.
Day 7: Nile River Cruise Aswan
Breakfast on board, enjoy visits to: The High Dam: Bordering Egypt and Sudan, the world's largest dam, its construction finished in 1970, and it changed the life of Egyptian people providing flood protection, irrigation, and electricity to Egypt. One of the most talked about facts is the enormous task of relocating many ancient monuments along the banks of the Nile, this was only possible by using very advanced engineering and the cooperation of many Countries. Also due to the construction of the High Dam we have Lake Nasser a lake in the desert is the world's biggest artificial body of water. Lake Nasser is a very beautiful area, to explore it you need to take a separate river cruise that sails between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Granite Quarries with Unfinished Obelisk: Most of the red granite used to built Egypt's Temples and Tombs came from these quarries. Here lies the Unfinished Obelisk still attached to the bedrock. Abandoned when a crack appeared while working on it. It's weight is calculated at 110 tons and would have been the world's largest piece of solid stone ever carved. Temple of Philae: On the island of Agilkia, the beautiful temple of Philae, dating from 380 BC. erected to honor the goddess Isis, this is not its original location, this Temple was relocated from the holy island of Philae in the middle of Lake Nasser. In 1960 a rescue operation that took many years and the cooperation of an international group of engineers and archaeologists, many of the buildings and monuments were painstakingly moved from Philae which was continually flooded and eventually submerged in Lake Nasser. Overnight in Aswan.
Accommodation: M/S Semiramis I & II Cruise.... For More Info: Click Here >>
Meals included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Activities included today: Guided Tour visiting Aswan's High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Visit Temple of Philae.
Day 8: Aswan - Cruise Disembarkation
Enjoy a morning of leisure on board, or add an optional tour to your itinerary we suggest a tour to Abu Simbel three hours drive from Aswan is one of the most well known sites in Egypt after the Grand Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Accommodation: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa... For More Info: Click Here >>
Upgrade at an extra cost to: Mena House Hotel.... For More Info: Click Here >>
Meals included today: breakfast.
Activities included today: None.
Day 9: Cairo
Tour Ends. Our representative will assist you with your planned arrangements.
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Intuitive Calculus: "Calculus - For Business, Economics, and the Social and Life Sciences" by Laurence D. Hoffmann and Gerald L. Bradley, Brief Edition, Tenth Edition (ISBN: 978-0-07-353231-8) or Eleventh Edition (ISBN: 978-0-07-353238-7) **Please note the book is optional and will only be used as an additional resource.
Analytical Geometry& Calculus I: "Calculus" by James Stewart (ISBN: 9780840002952) or ANY edition of Calculus by James Stewart REQUIRED, V-1 Custom package will be referred to in this course
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