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- Cassie said...
It's pronounced "nyo-ki." But not matter how you say it, this dish looks amazing! :)
- September 24, 2010 at 9:08 AM
- Clements Family said...
Oh my goodness...this looks amazing. We are making a bunch of gnocchi this weekend and I was going to freeze some...I will have to make this for sure!
- September 24, 2010 at 9:28 AM
- Jennifurla said...
try this :
ha ha, my orange cat was named this
- September 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Torviewtoronto said...
lovely gnocchi flavours
- September 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Gloria said...
Dear we say Ñoquis but is the same, I love your gnocchis! look absolutely amazing and delicious! x gloria
- September 24, 2010 at 9:51 AM
- "pup" said...
What Cassie said!!
This looks great!!
- September 24, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- Susan said...
Your dish looks beautiful. I always thought it was pronounced " no key". Somebody correct ME if I am wrong. This looks great though, Pam.
- September 24, 2010 at 10:36 AM
- StephenC said...
I was wracking my brain to come up with a way to illustrate the pronunciation. Then I saw the suggestions already in your comments. They are perfect. In our market the gnocchi are next to the pastas. I just happened upon them one day some months ago. An excellent product, and your use of them looks great.
- September 24, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- Linda www.mykindofcooking.com said...
Gnocchi is pronounced N'YO-kee. Regardless of how you say it, your recipe looks fantastic!
- September 24, 2010 at 10:51 AM
- Design Wine and Dine said...
Too funny! I'm with you on this one! Looks and sounds delicious! Love it with the pesto, great fall food!
- September 24, 2010 at 11:03 AM
- Faith said...
the G is silent...I concur with the other ladies...boy does this look good...I'm getting hungry...
- September 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM
- Debbi Does Dinner Healthy said...
I am just glad you found it!! It's new to me too, I haven't used it but have seen it and it looks delicious!!
- September 24, 2010 at 11:31 AM
- Food, Fun and Life in the Charente said...
Cassie and Linda have the same pronunciation and I would go with that. This looks delicious. Diane
- September 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- Lazaro Cooks! said...
Exactly Faith, the G is silent. The dish looks fabulous. Great flavor combo. It is quite easy to make at home if you wanna have a go at it.
- September 24, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- Katerina said...
The previous comments gave the answer. The G is not pronounced at all. You may had a hard time finding them and pronouncing them but you certainly know how to cook them.
- September 24, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- Pam said...
Cassie, great! Thanks for the help! Glad you like the dish!
Clements Family, good! It's a great thing!
Jennifurla, great! Thanks! I got it now! Cool name for your cat!
Torviewtoronto, thank you and have a good day!
Gloria, thanks for the pronunciation tip! I will definitely be trying gnoochi again! Maybe try making them from scratch.
pup, thanks. I'm so glad you all know and helped me out!
Susan, you're closer than I was! The shrimp and asparagus was so delicious with the gnoochi!
StephenC, glad you concur with the others! I'm so happy I found it at the grocery store! I have since looked at a couple of other stores for it, to no avail. Next, I will be looking at Trader Joe's.
Linda www.mykindofcooking.com, thanks for the help! Hope you're having a good day!
Design Wine and Dine, I know! I'm so glad there are so many great people here filled with info!
Faith, thanks to you also! It's unanimous and the dish is delicious!
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy, thanks! I'm really glad I found out what its all about!
Food, Fun and Life in the Charente, thanks so much! It's a wonderful thing!
Lazaro Cooks! Thanks! Yes, I've been looking around for recipes for it and want to try it soon.
Katerina, thank you! Have a great day!
- September 24, 2010 at 12:47 PM
- StephenC said...
I got so preoccupied with the pronunciation issue earlier that I didn't pay proper attention to the recipe. The teacher in me is going to come out here. Cooking the gnocchi first is not the best idea. Better to saute the asparagus with the shrimp, depending on the size of each, while the gnocchi is boiling. Then toss them all together in the shrimp/asparagus pan. That way everything is hot at the same time.
- September 24, 2010 at 12:51 PM
- Alwayzbakin said...
What a beautiful looking recipe. Sorry but I don't know how to pronounce it!
- September 24, 2010 at 2:24 PM
- Katy ~ said...
I say it the same way Cassie does. But however you say it, this dish looks good!!
- September 24, 2010 at 2:32 PM
- Sommer J said...
This looks sooooo yummy!!! I love all the ingredients...I am hungry.
- September 24, 2010 at 3:12 PM
- Class of 90 Reunion Committee said...
I echo Cassie's sentiments (and pronunciation) -- any way you say it, it's delicious. If you decide to try to do some home-made, there's an amazing recipe for butternut squash gnocchi in this month's Bon Appetit!
- September 24, 2010 at 3:23 PM
- Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 said...
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- September 24, 2010 at 3:24 PM
- Louanne said...
Awesome looking dish, Pam, and I love the flavor combination.
- September 24, 2010 at 3:35 PM
- Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com said...
I love gnocchi. It can taste so very different too if you make it with different things.
It's actually very easy to make, freezes well and cooks beautifully from frozen too.
Looks lovely Pam.
- September 24, 2010 at 4:11 PM
- My Farmhouse Kitchen said...
oh..i wish you lived closer..gnocchi is something i make around here alot. my italian mom taught me..and i LOVE it too....
your dish looks lovely...sounds so good...love the shrimp and pesto...
happy to visit..and yes. soft "g"...like a gnat :-)
- September 24, 2010 at 4:24 PM
- Silence Sings said...
Pam that's a wonderful dish...bookmarked it....
- September 24, 2010 at 4:58 PM
- Mimi said...
Gnocchi are the ultimate comfort food and this is a fabulous recipe.
- September 24, 2010 at 5:15 PM
- Annie said...
Pam this is a great recipe and I´ll try it.
- September 24, 2010 at 5:29 PM
- bellini valli said...
I love the combination of flavours here Pam!!
- September 24, 2010 at 6:01 PM
- Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes said...
Hi Pam, you cracked me up about how to pronounce gnocchi, the "g" is silent" as in gnat! Oh, you also inspired me to go out and buy some gnocchi, and I'll probably be making your recipe this weekend! Have a great one!
- September 24, 2010 at 9:00 PM
- scrambledhenfruit said...
Looks good, no matter what you call it!
- September 24, 2010 at 9:01 PM
- Monet said...
I don't know either! So it was good to read all of the others' comments. I just bought some gulf shrimp tonight, and this would be a lovely Saturday night meal. Thank you for sharing!
- September 24, 2010 at 9:59 PM
- Pegasuslegend said...
these looks terrific we have gnocchi often, have made them with spinach sweet potato regular, these are unique sound wonderful!!!
- September 24, 2010 at 10:35 PM
- kitchen flavours said...
Looks delicious! Never tried gnocchi before, will keep a look out for this now!
- September 25, 2010 at 1:00 AM
- FoodFunFarmLife said...
I know how you feel, I have also sometimes searched for 'unpronouncable' items ! I pronounce it like this 'Knock Key' but with the 'K' more of a silent 'K'. I have a feeling you will be making this from scratch yourself soon, because you are so adventurous in the kitchen :)
- September 25, 2010 at 1:45 AM
- jacqueline said...
Dearest Pam, this is also new to me too!! Oh and it looks soo YUMMIEE! Im feeling really hungry...you see it's almost dinner time for me. :) I will have to try this recipe out! Thanks so much for sharing. Have alovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
- September 25, 2010 at 5:09 AM
- Pam said...
StephenC, I'm so glad you returned with the correct procedure. I tore the recipe out of some magazine way back when and really thought about sautéing the shrimp and asparagus together. But, against my better judgment, boiled them as the recipe stated, mainly because I was not familiar with cooking gnocchi. Not only was the gnocchi warm, instead of hot, from cooking it first; I ended up with an extra pan for the asparagus. Thanks so much for setting me straight and the next time will be your way! I'll add a note at the bottom of the post. Thanks again! This is a great example of what is good about blogging!
- September 25, 2010 at 7:36 AM
- Pam said...
Alwayzbakin, thanks and have a great weekend!
Katy, good! Thanks for the visit!
Sommer J, hope you give it a try!
Jenn, great! I'll be looking for it. Thanks for the tip!
Louanne, thank you. Have a great weekend!
Sarah-Jane - SiliconeMoulds.com, I will have to try if from scratch. Interesting that the flavor changes and it's good to know that it freezes well. Thanks!
My Farmhouse Kitchen, I wish we lived closer also. That would be a great way to learn about making gnocchi!
Silence Sings, great! I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
Mimi, thanks! Like I said, it's all new to me and I'm definitely a fan of it now.
Annie, good! It's really flavorful!
bellini valli, glad you like it also!
Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes, lol! It worked! I think I may have even seen one. Great that you like the recipe!
scrambledhenfruit, you are right on spot!
Monet, now you know also. Hope you cook this for tonight's dinner!
Pegasuslegend, yours sound delicious. I'm so glad to be learning about it.
kitchen flavours, good luck in finding it as it's sooo good!
FoodFunFarmLife, thanks for the empathy and help with the pronunciation also. Yes, I will be trying it one of these days. Always like something new.
jacqueline, good! Something new to you also and I hope you try it soon. You have a happy weekend also and I bet you will be rooting for the Saints all the way!
- September 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Marguerite said...
Looks fabulous! Love shrimp and am always looking for new ways to prepare it. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
- September 25, 2010 at 10:06 AM
- That's Ron said...
yummo! prawns pesto n gnocchi!
- September 25, 2010 at 3:44 PM
- Karen said...
This looks great. I've wanted to make some gnocchi, but haven't gotten around to it yet. There's something that is just right about the combination of shrimp and asparagus!
- September 25, 2010 at 4:11 PM
- Leslie said...
ohmygod Pam ~ That looks freaking awesome!
Ok, i am a little hungry. : )
Have a great Sunday
- September 25, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- Pam said...
Marguerite, me too with the shrimp. Have a good day!
That's Ron, that's a lot of flavor for sure!
Karen, I so agree with shrimp and asparagus, a perfect blend.
Leslie, thank you! You have a great Sunday also!
- September 26, 2010 at 7:04 AM
- Chocolate Freckles said...
I do love shrimp!! it is sooooo good!!! and this recipe looks fantastic!
- September 26, 2010 at 11:58 AM
- Angie's Recipes said...
Gnocchi with seafood and pesto looks simply fabulous!
- September 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM
- Pam said...
Chocolate Freckles, thanks so much! I love shrimp also!
- September 26, 2010 at 1:41 PM
- Catherine said...
Wow Pam this dish looks incredible! Marvelous job and very nice picture!
- September 26, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum said...
Mmmm I;ve been wanting to try gnocchi for some time now... I just saw it at the store today and almost bought some!
- September 26, 2010 at 2:46 PM
- MaryBeth said...
OMG...This dish looks so wonderful and the sound of it makes my mouth water. I will have to give this one a try for sure.
- September 26, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- Chef Dennis said...
considering you weren't sure how to say it, you certainly did an outstanding job preparing it! What a wonderful combination of flavors!
- September 26, 2010 at 4:57 PM
- Lynn said...
Mmmm, this combination of ingredients sounds SO good, no matter how you pronounce it.
- September 26, 2010 at 5:51 PM
- Eugenia said...
I've made this exact same recipe before and its delish!
- September 26, 2010 at 7:51 PM
- Esme said...
I have never made gnocchi-I am thinking of making my own ravioli this winter.
- September 26, 2010 at 10:28 PM
- Ellie (Almost Bourdain) said...
What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
- September 26, 2010 at 11:23 PM
- Pam said...
Angie's Recipes, thanks for stopping by!
Catherine, thanks so much! Have a good day!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum, you'll have to go back and get it! ;)
MaryBeth, hope you do and enjoy it!
Chef Dennis, thanks! I was surprised with how delicious it is.
Lynn, I agree with you all the way.
Eugenia, great! Then you know for sure how good it is.
Esme, ravioli sounds great! Good luck with making it.
Ellie (Almost Bourdain), thanks and have a good day!
- September 27, 2010 at 7:16 AM
- claire said...
wow! i had a gnocchi disaster- I blogged about it and lets just say it was a mess! Anyway, this looks amazing and I will definitely try this!
- September 27, 2010 at 4:37 PM
- megcjones said...
everyone has pretty much said what i wanted to say - but on my blog i made an almost identical recipe, but i made my own gnocchi with ricotta cheese and it's super easy. :)
- September 30, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Mary said...
Ohhh! This sounds heavenly!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
- October 2, 2010 at 12:21 AM
- Shamrocks and Shenanigans said...
My Husband's grandmother made the best gnocchi!!! I have never made it homemade either! I promised the hubby that I would try this Christmas. WE"LL see!! lol
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SP: I'd say that I'm a fun guy who's always smiling and having fun. Even in the worst situations I can still see the best in what's happening!
What would a perfect day in the life of Sam Pilgrim look like?
SP: A perfect day would be waking up on a beach and then surfing in the morning then heading to some dirt jumps and riding my bike, followed by a motocross session and then a big party, that sounds pretty perfect to me, haha!
What are your strengths and what are your weaknesses as an athlete?
SP: I guess my strengths are that I'm very consistent, but I also have the top tricks dialled as well, so if I need to do more then I will! My weakness would be rampage style big mountain riding, just because I don't live anywhere mountainous and spend most of my year training for slope style and dirt jump contests!
Do you have a philosophy for your life and for contests?
SP: I just want to have fun, that's the best way to do well because you feel relaxed and comfortable. And with no stress you ride a lot better!
How many hours per week do you consider as work?
SP: With my style of job I'm always working, even if I go on my jetski or motorbike I usually load up to the social media like Instagram and Facebook. This is still work because it's just helping to put you out there to the eyes of the public. I ride everyday mostly unless it's really bad weather, so yes: My job is 24/7!
What percentage of that time do you spend in gyms? Are you into other sports or just riding a bike without specifically training tricks? And how much time do you spend on dirt lines?
SP: As my bike is my gym, I never do that. But I do sporting activities for about 85 percent of the week, maybe it's motorbike or skateboarding, but I do a lot. Half of the time is on jumps and dirt lines, though.
As easy and stylish as your tricks look, how much work is behind them?
SP: Before a trick is dialled I have spent a lot of time with it, and the more time you can spend doing a trick the better it becomes, and it ends up being very natural. But on average I can learn a new trick in a full day at a foam pit. If I can do it like ten times in the foam pit I feel ready for the real thing.
What is your signature move, and what are your competition- winning moves?
SP: I think I'm most known for backflip no handers, as I
do them at most contests. But when something special is needed to make a difference, it's time for flat drop backflips and 720s.
Which trick do you enjoy pulling most?
SP: I love pulling a 360 tail whip, especially when I land it mega clean!
Did you have an idol you were looking up to when you got into the sport?
SP: Yes, Travis Pastrana has been an idol of mine forever, and I think he always will be. He made freestyle motocross what it is today, and he was unbeatable! I really like his crazy style but he also is very professional, a very awesome role model.
Best place(s) to ride? Why?
SP: I love riding in California: the weather's always great and there's loads of brilliant riding spots. Apart from that I can also surf here a lot too!
Best contest you've been competing at so far? Why?
SP: I really, really love the Swatch Rocket Air Contest in Switzerland. It's a slope style course but in an indoor area, so there's no wind and no rain. Plus they give us so much time to practice that it feels like you are just riding for fun with your friends without the pressure of a contest.
What has been your most valuable win?
SP: The 2013 FMB World Tour overall was my best and most valuable win, that's for sure!
Most serious injury you had so far?
SP: That's pretty obvious, I lost my front tooth, haha!
What are your major goals for the season ahead? Do you have any other special projects such as movies or camps?
SP: I'd love to win the world tour again. Repeating that would be amazing, but at least I want to win a good amount of events. I love doing contests, and winning just makes it even better. I don't have any huge projects for 2014 just yet, but I run my own Youtube channel where I put out loads of my own videos. I love to edit movies and I think I want to do that after bike riding.
What about Swatch: Were you aware of the brand before, and have you ever owned one of their products?
SP: Swatch is such a huge brand that I have known about them forever: Be it events or athletes they sponsor, they always have been huge and impressive. When I was riding bike trials as a 10 year-old, Hans Rey was sponsored by Swatch, and when I was even younger I got a very colourful Swatch watch that made me feel cool.
What does becoming a Swatch athlete mean to you?
SP: It means so much: I love that I'm part of such a famous team, and it feels really great that I was chosen. I won't let you guys down!
And what are your thoughts regarding the Swatch Prime Line event in Munich?
SP: Yeah, I just saw this and I think it's going to be amazing. There are always huge crowds in the Munich Olympic stadium, and I think it's going to be an amazing show, both for the riders and the spectators.
If you were not living the life of a freeride pro, what would you be doing? Did you train for a qualified profession before becoming a bike pro?
SP: I think I'd be working with my dad as a roofer, that's what he does. I helped him a few times and it's so hard I'm glad I don't have to do that for a living. Since I had already won some events before leaving school, I didn't bother to go to college but went pro straight from school, so unfortunately the only qualifications I have is an A+ in freeride mountain biking.
Finally: Shout out to whom?
SP: Big shout out to all my fans and sponsors including Swatch, and also to my parents for helping me become what I am today! They used to take me to loads of events, so thanks a lot! •


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The final three groups perform.
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Top 3 Perform
Season 1, Episode 9
Dec 15, 2007 04:41 AM ET
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We're almost there friends! Next week is the finale and we now have three bands to choose from. I believe Dominic Bowden said that there were 3,000,000 votes last week. At least I think that's what he said. I had to go get some Q-tips and clean out my ears after that, as I swore he said that a show that averages less than 3 million viewers each week got more votes than people watching. I suppose it's possible, but if he's telling the truth I will umI will buy the Dot Dot Dot CD when it comes out. This week we have to do some serious predicting as well. The website I visit to follow the off-season baseball moves, always gives predictions on where a player will sign, how much money they will get and what their chances are to be worth the money. So I thought it might be fun to do something like that this week. Denver and The Mile High Orchestra "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire should have been perfect for them to showcase their exciting side and instead the vocals were kind of average and the keyboards sounded cheesy. While the world class horns were their usual selves, Denver had the typical moves down like he has rocks in his shorts. Dicko says he doesn't like them playing disco. And this is the guy these bands are supposed to take advice from? Their best performance of the entire competition was the "we" pick (who exactly is "we" anyway). The Ides of March's "Vehicle" was a great song for them. Denver even tried to show some personality in this one. Dicko asks them what kind of album they want to make and they cop out by saying something about joy and love. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Isn't that what every band says? Okay, so Slayer doesn't really say that, but you get my point. "The Way You Move Me" was an original they wrote and while it was a solid song, the stage presence for all of them wasn't good. And what was that leg kick by Denver? It looked like he was 80's and had arthritic knees. Predictions: Finish: 3rd. Max People at any given Denver show in 2008: 250 Number of those people who are annoyed they have to scream to their friend over "some band that just happen to be here while we were trying to drink": 246 Number of years until they do nothing but covers: 5 Chances of American Band 2 if they win: No way Jose. The Clark Brothers What the heck was the first song they sang? That wasn't "Change The World" by Eric Clapton. That was another one of those unrecognizable arrangements of a classic song that only work about 25% of the time. This was not one of those times. It wasn't as bad as Light of Doom with "We Will Rock You" but it was pretty odd. Tough to put my finger on what exactly I didn't like, but it felt like change for the sake of change and that's never been a favorite of mine. The "we" pick was a terrible choice. The judges were right, Lonestar's "Amazing" was a song suited for Sixwire. The Clark Brothers need upbeat tracks that can have that off the wall slide guitar hitting you across the face. That really is a great tune to begin with so it's a shame that The Clark Brothers couldn't do it justice. Not bad, but nothing spectacular. And tell me if you could have predicted that a group up for Next Great American Band would close out their performances for your votes, with "This Little Light Of Mine"? Best one they did this night but that ain't going to make me buy the CD. Predictions: Finish: 1st First week sales of their debut CD: 35, 500 ranking them #91 on the Billboard Album Chart. Number of Drugs Ashley does while they are on their big US tour in 2008: Zero. God wouldn't approve. What 2009 looks like: Dropped by label. Records Gospel CD. Is known only by those that listen to radio on Sunday morning. Chances of American Band 2 if they win: Well, the writers are still on strike Sixwire I think Steely Dan's "Reeling in the Years" was a decent choice for them, though I would have liked to have seen "Heartache Tonight" by the Eagles instead. I mean, every time I see the four up front in a line I think of Don, Glenn, Timothy etcjust like I did tonight when the did the foursome of guitar heroics at the end and every single time they sang harmonies. The "we" choice was interesting only because when was the last time you heard anyone mention England Dan & John Ford Coley? The original version of "I'd Really Love To See You Tonight" is a pretty boring song and so was this. And how could this possibly be a "we". There's no way that multiple people said "oh yeah dude, England Dan is the bomb." There had to be one producer that had a hankerin' to hear this for some reason. Then they played the song that got them on the show in the first place, "Good To Be Back." Well, I mean got them on the show if you don't believe the Randy Jackson through the back door story. Either way, this is the first single should they get to put one out. And it might even be a minor country hit too. Predictions: Finish: 2nd. Number of US pop stations to play their first single: 3 World Tour in 2009? You betcha. Opening up for Big & Rich's opening band. Number of interviews where they talk about getting the shaft from major labels years ago: 2 Number of interviews after this show is over. 2 Chances of American Band 2 if they win it: Very slim. Can you believe it too? Light of Doom is gone! About 5 weeks too late, but better than nothing. Personally, I'd be shocked if we heard from them within 5 years and if we do, it will be kind of a joke. Final prediction of the night: Chances of me buying the winning band's CD? Aw, hell no. I have Rockstar Supernova. 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The slain civil rights leader made an indelible impression on society with his I Have a Dream speech delivered during the 1963 March on Washington, and his memory lives on in multiple forms, including an annual holiday.
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The group, like Randolph, has close ties to labor.
APRI's Indiana Chapter has chosen the theme Standing Our Ground for Justice for its annual meeting, scheduled for next weekend in Fort Wayne. The event is expected to draw 130 to 140 delegates to the Fort Wayne Marriott.
The highlight of the three-day annual meeting is expected to be Saturday night's dinner speech by Bill Fletcher, a racial justice, labor and international activist and writer based in Washington. But the meeting will also include sessions on suicide prevention and tracking hereditary diseases.
Fletcher once read a Randolph quote that stuck with him: The essence of trade unionism is social uplift. The labor movement has been the haven for the dispossessed, the despised, the neglected, the downtrodden, the poor.
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The skills and experience Randolph, a former Socialist magazine editor, gained from organizing the porters allowed him to organize blacks in general to gain more power and freedom.
Randolph successfully lobbied President Franklin Roosevelt to require that all companies receiving defense contracts during World War II hire workers without regard to race. Those jobs sparked a black migration from the South to the industrial Midwest and helped lift many black families out of poverty.
One of APRI's missions today is to help members learn skills so they can take leadership rolls in unions, churches and other organizations, Lewandowski said.
Several requests over several days to APRI's national leaders for national and state membership numbers went unanswered.
Fletcher plans to challenge the organization to refocus. He wants it to advocate for all those in need.
I'm there to push the envelope, to ask some questions that in many settings are uncomfortable, he said.
Labor leaders today are so intent on not losing what benefits they've already won that they aren't willing to take risks, Fletcher said. That tactic doesn't work at a time when unions are facing annihilation by unfriendly politicians and corporations, he said.
This is the time to take risks, he said. This is not the time to cower. This is not the time to protect the little that we have. This is the time to fight on behalf of millions of working people.
Fletcher is proud to be an agitator.
I'm not someone who aims to tell people what they want to hear, he said. I feel very much driven to raise questions that other people don't wish to raise.
That attitude is exactly what the conference's organizing committee is counting on. It's one of the reasons Fletcher was invited to speak, Jackson said.
We want him to rile people up, he said. We want people to get off their hands and reach their hands out to help someone.
When Fletcher presents a problem, he follows it with a solution.
That's what I like about him, Jackson said. He creates involvement.
Jackson joined APRI, a nonpartisan organization, 30 years ago and now serves as president of the Fort Wayne chapter.
The group's 68 active local members sponsor a scholarship program and various health awareness events. It also does voter registration and voter education, including in the schools.
Although Randolph was black, membership isn't restricted.
It's not about any one race. It's about human rights – across the board, Jackson said, adding that people of all faiths are also welcome.
Individual memberships in the group are $15 a year. Members meet at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month in Links Wonderland, a restaurant at 1711 E. Creighton Ave. Visitors are welcome to check out the group by attending a meeting.
We just kind of break bread and talk about problems, Jackson said, and see what we can do to solve them.


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Award-Winning Wedding Officiant, Kymberli, specializes in non-denominational, non-traditional ceremonies. A longtime Las Vegas resident, she is uniquely qualified to appreciate the unusual. Kymberli believes that there has never been another you, and your ceremony shouldn't be like any other.
Awarded "Best Celebrant Worldwide" in the Wedding Industry Experts Awards and being named "Best Person to Marry You" in Vegas Seven's Best of the City Issue... Kymberli provides many services for her couples, from the initial meeting to creating a unique set of vows to tell their special story (whether its romantic or quirky) during their ceremony. She can even arrange flowers, cakes, photographers and more! One thing she won't provide is a monotonous sermon... "That would make it more about me and my beliefs, rather than theirs", says Kymberli.
An avid lover of artistry in all forms, especially music and body art. Her professional attire conceals one of her greatest loves - her tattoos that each hold a story about something important to her. This biker bar baby and proud military wife understands the importance of commitment as well as the beauty of life outside the norm. Your ceremony is the first brush stroke on the canvas of your combined lives, and it should be a beautiful one, one that represents your combined personalities.
When Kymberli isn't spending time with her family and marrying beautiful couples, she is a well-respected volunteer for Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada. Guiding girls on their journey through engaging program activities that promote fun, friendships, and leadership development.
"Although the rules of Clergy License require me to carry the title 'Reverend', please... call me your friend, Kymberli. Not only do I LOVE what I do... but I tend to fall in love with my couples as well! To this day, I still exchange mail with the first couple I wed", says Kymberli.
Rev Kym is fantastic! Her romance knowledge is impeccable - she really puts proper thought into each and every wedding she performs. No two weddings are the same, each is unique and designed for the loving couple. As a cake artist I have witnessed many ceremonies, and heard others deliver monotonous services, which gets old. I would rather have a reverend that is going to design a ceremony that reflects the whole reason I am marrying the love of my life! I strongly recommend Reverend Kym.
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Flawless Ceremonies by Kymberli is a wedding Officiant from Las Vegas. We service weddings throughout the local area, including Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Flawless Ceremonies by Kymberli is a professional wedding Officiant that has been part of the Las Vegas wedding industry for 4 years. We specialize in non-traditional, non-denominational wedding ceremonies.


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Los Angeles, United States of America
120 South Los Angeles Street, Downtown LA, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States of America – Show map
|Room Type
|King Room - Hearing Accessible
|Garden View King
|King Suite
|Queen Room with Garden View
|Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Accessible
|King Room with Bath Tub - Disability Access
|Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
|Standard King Room
|Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
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Fitness Center
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the Room
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs USD 9.95 per 24 hours.
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 32 per day.
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 38 per day.
Room Service, Vending Machine (drinks), Vending Machine (snacks), Car Rental, 24-Hour Front Desk, Express Check-in/Check-out, Currency Exchange, Tour Desk, Ticket Service, Baggage Storage, ATM on site, Concierge Service, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Ironing Service, Suit Press, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Business Center, Fax/Photocopying, Souvenir/Gift Shop, VIP Room Facilities
Newspapers, Safe, Shops (on site), Non-smoking Rooms, Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Elevator, Heating, All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Spanish, English
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Children and Extra Beds
All children are welcome.
Up to two children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 20 per night when using existing beds.
All older children or adults are charged USD 25 per person per night for extra beds.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.
The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.
Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Pets are not allowed.
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close form japan town. clean and quiet
i got mail from booking.com like... hotel is very close like 1.5mile to staples hotel? but it was too far we had to get taxi every time. bathroom is too small
Good view, quiet, roomy, nice amenities, wi-fi included in room rate, great location: walk to Grand Central Market, Union Station and all cool shops/spots on Broadway and 4th to 9th, even staples ctr (about 20 mins). Pershing Sq metro station 5 mins away.
Take cabs at night
Walked to a delicious dinner; many choices in the Japanese themed center next door to the Doubletree. Also delicious was the breakfast downstairs and we indulged in a glass of Chardonnay at the bar next to the lobby; very nice.
No pool. Fitness Center available but the smallest weights were 5 lbs so it didn't suit my wife's needs.
The location was very good and the rooms were nice and clean.
The staff does not seem to care much about their job or the guests. They looked very unmotivated.
the hotel
space for clothes
Front staff was Excellent (Napolean was friendly and professional!) Cookies were excellent and a nice treat - Bed was comfortable and I have a temporpedic bed... Food was good. - Parking and parking staff was Excellent (Salvator was 'The Man' - VERY friendly, helpful and hospitable).
Bartender was slow Food was slow to get there Bar and food closed too early
The staff was pleasant and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and had amenities that were helpful to us. The food in the Justice For All eatery was superb and our wait person was truly delightful. The driver of the complimentary shuttle was extremely personable.
Too small of a room.
Staying in a Hilton Hotel and the feeling of luxury. Helpful and friendly staff - I was remembered from a previous visit earlier in the year. A pleasant garden and peaceful garden to relax in.
small room, tiny bathroom overpriced use of telephone will not stay again!
polite staff with willingness to assist
the housekeepers were conservative in giving toiletries. i shared a double room with a friend and we always had to request for toiletries.
The cleaness of the hotel
The unfriendly staff especially receptionist,she is very rude,when we did check in. I was asking quite room but the room was noisy at 12pm-2am,we could not sleep on day one. The price is a bit expensive
The hotel is very nice and clean, comfortable rooms. The staff is very nice!!!
The location is a bit remote and a lot of constructions around makes a bit noisy.
their cookies every morning
Parking fees
Location was perfect for our needs. Access to restaurants in little tokyo made it so convenient for us.
No complimentary bottled water. There was also times when rooms where not thoroughly clean and toiletries not replenished.
I've stayed at the Doubletree before and would stay there again. The restaurant went through a positive makeover and eating on premises, especially breakfast is very important to business travelers like myself.
Connecting to wifi was not straightforward with an iPhone. The interface was clearly designed for PCs.
staff is very helpful, room is comfortable. near japan town, very easy to find good japan food restaurant.
you can hear the noise from the street, definitely need ear plug to sleep. One my second day of the stay, they didn't give me complimentary waters and not enough towels, only get those things after call housekeeping to request.
We will stay there again.
Staff at front desk were excellent. 3 KM radius shuttle bus.
Service was very slow in restaurant for breakfast.
Everything was so awsom:) staff was very friendly!!
The beds were lovely Good facilities Friendly staff
Bathroom a bit too small Could have used a swimming pool!!!
Very little. More flexible check out times
no smoking
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