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Heather Watson pulled off another great escape at the Australian Open, saving three match points on her way to a victory over Ksenia Pervak.
Watson saved three match points in a second-set tie break before powering back to beat Ksenia Pervak 4-6 7-6 (9/7) 6-2.
It was the second match in succession the British number one had found herself a set and a break down but she pulled through to give herself a chance at gaining revenge on Pole Radwanska, who thrashed her at Wimbledon last year.
Asked if she thought she had blown the opportunity to reach the last 32 of a grand slam for just the second time in her career, Watson admitted: "I'm not going to lie, I did a wee bit.
"But I just pushed it to the back of my mind and said 'she's going to have to win this'. I just didn't want to give it away."
Despite being roared on by a vociferous crowd on court eight, Watson looked nervous in an error-strewn opening set.
The 20-year-old threw in 19 unforced errors compared to just three winners as Pervak's greater weight of shot prompted her to go for more.
And when another wayward backhand saw her go 2-0 down in the second it was again looking an uphill struggle.
But for a dubious line call it would have been 3-0 but Watson made the most of her fortune to break back and then level at 2-2.
It remained on serve until the breaker which appeared to be going the way of the Kazakh when a poor forehand gave Pervak three chances to claim the match at 6-3.
But world number 50 Watson dug deep to get out of trouble and claim it on her second set point.
After a second lengthy comfort break, Pervak returned but her will had been broken.
Watson cruised into a 4-0 lead and then served it out, prompting jubilant scenes of celebration and hugs for several supporters.
As plucky a performance as today's was, things are about to get much tougher in the shape of in-form Radwanska.
The world number four earlier recorded her 11th win on the trot in 2013 against Irina-Camelia Begu. She has yet to drop a set this calendar year and warmed up for Melbourne by claiming the titles in Auckland and Sydney.
Their only previous meeting was that encounter at SW19 when Radwanska dropped just two games - a defeat which Watson admitted "killed her".
"She's a very different player to most of the girls," said Watson.
"She's consistent, got great feel so it's going to be another physical match.
"I think the last time I played her I just went out all guns blazing, went for way too much.
"This time I'm coming in a different player and I'm going to approach it differently."


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Gourmet Food Gifts that Give Back
It can be difficult to shop for finicky foodies who always follow the latest and greatest food movements. If trends like grassfed beef, free-range eggs, and nose-to-tail dining are any indication, culinary connoisseurs also tend to be conscious of their global impact. From supporting local start-ups to donating nourishing meals to hungry children, these gourmet gifts go beyond what can be put under the tree and save you the harrowing task of holiday hunting.
Absolutely surrounded by foodies? Our holiday gift guide has sure-to-please presents for all of them.
By Linnea Zielinski
Runa Guayusa Tea
If your foodie friends craves coffee, it might be time to introduce them to guayusa tea. Packed with as much energizing caffeine power as a cup of coffee and with a much smoother taste, it's a winner even before you factor in the company's environmental impact. Runa bolsters the Ecuadorian Amazon by working to build an economic foundation for families and their communities. Stuff a stocking with their boxes or mix and match their products to create your own gift sampler that does some global good. Find out more here.
Runa Boxed Teas, $5.99 each, runa.org

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The March Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will meet Saturday, March 16th at Dave and Busters at The Legends, 1843 Village West Parkway, #201. You can park close with easy access to Dave and Busters by using the second floor of the Parallel Parkway garage.
This month we will be featuring a candidate forum for the Spring elections. All candidates who are registered Democratic voters are invited to speak.
We are now offering a improved breakfast buffet. Regrettably, this means our costs are rising.The price for the buffet is now fifteen dollars, which includes tax, service and tip; ten dollars for students and those on limited incomes.
The buffet is available at 8:15 am and our program begins about 9:15. If you plan on attending, please RSVP by Friday, January 18th. To RSVP, contact email@example.com
All Democrats are welcome to attend. Again, reservations are strongly encouraged if you plan on purchasing a breakfast! You may attend the breakfast if you do not make a reservation or if you do not purchase a breakfast..
Breakfast yearly sponsorships are available. Call Matt Watkins at 908-9447 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The Wyandotte County Democratic Central Committee will once again be organizing our extremely successful Early Returns Project for the primary and general elections. We need volunteers! For more info, contact email@example.com
There will be no Wyandotte County Third Saturday Breakfast this Saturday, December 15th. We do not meet in the month of December, so that you may better enjoy the Holiday season.
The Wyandotte County Democratic Central Committee elected officers for the next two years on Sunday, December 9th.
The elected officers are:
Chair- Scott Mackey
Vice Chair- Cecila Ysaac
Secretary- Carol Finney
Treasurer- Barbara Ikerd
Sergeant at Arms- Victor Harris
Ward Captains are: Rashanda Rhodes, Mike Peterson, Janet Alvey Powell, Roy Wiltrout, Shirley Ikerrd, LaVert Murray, Dave Spero, Serena Hein, Denise Tomasic and Shane Gagnebin.
Barack Obama won 67.4% (34,302) in the official vote totals in Wyandotte County. Romney received 30.45% (15,496). Third District Congressman Yoder received 50.66% of the Wyandotte County vote, which I predict will be his highest ever here. There was no Democratic candidate this election.
Nationally, the final election totals have been counted. President Obama received 50.95% (65,457,410 votes); Mr. Romney ironically got 47.3% (60,772,932 votes); the libertarian candidate got under one percent; and the green party candidate got .36%.
The total House of Representatives vote by party was 49.1% (59,318,160) for Democrats compared to 48.1% (58,143,273) for republicans.
President Obama's job approval, according to an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll released yesterday, is now 53% favorable, 43% unfavorable. This favorability rating is the highest since July 2009.
Democratic Party positive/negative ratings are 44%/35%; republicans are 45% negative and 30% positive.
The opening paragraphs of an article by republican Charlie Cook in the National Journal recently summed things up:
"It's hard to pick up any publication or watch any television program oriented toward politics and not be reminded of the problems facing the Republican Party. Republicans have now lost the popular vote for president in five of the past six presidential elections. The last time the GOP won 300 electoral votes was in 1988; Democrats have won 300 or more in four of the past six contests. Eighteen states plus the District of Columbia have voted Democratic in each of the past six presidential elections; those places total 242 of the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House.
In two consecutive elections, the closest Senate races have fallen domino-like toward Democrats. In 2010, they won five of the seven races rated as toss-ups by The Cook Political Report; this year, Democrats prevailed in eight out of 10. While Republicans held onto their House majority, they lost eight seats, about a third of their 25-seat margin. Democrats actually won the national popular vote for the House. Republicans were saved by the new district boundaries they drew. The long-term demographic trends in the country look very bad for the GOP as the party is presently configured. A party built around older, white men is not well positioned for a multicultural future."
Considering the debate about tax increases for the top 2% of the country, here are some facts to consider:
In 1950, 26% of tax revenues were made up by corporate income tax,with 11% coming from individual income taxes.
In 2010, 40% of tax revenues were coming from individual income taxes compared to 9% from corporate income taxes
And 25% of major corporations pay no taxes.
"The tax increase will kill jobs and lead to a recession and the recession will force people out of work and onto unemployment and actually increase the deficit." This is a quote from Newt Gingrich in 1993 concerning the Clinton tax increase. Anyone remember the thriving economy and tax surpluses of the 1990s?
In order to make your vote count, you will need to furnish a photo ID when you vote. These photo IDs are acceptable (voter needs only one of these):
*Driver's license issued by Kansas or by another state or district of the USA
*State ID card issued by Kansas or by another state or district of the USA
*Concealed carry of handgun license issued by Kansas or by another state or district of the USA
*US passport
*Employee badge or ID document issued by a municipal, county, state or federal government office
*Military ID document issued by the United States
*Current student ID card issued by an accredited post-secondary institution of education in the state of Kansas
*Public assistance ID card issued by a municipal, county, state or federal government office
*Local public school district ID card issued to students and employees of the district
*ID card issued by an Indian tribe
If you do not have one of the above photo IDs with you when you vote, you may vote a provisional ballot, even if you are advance voting. You are required to furnish one of the above IDs at the Election Commissioner's office by 5 pm, Wednesday, November 14th, in order for your ballot to be counted.
Advance voting by mail is also available. You may request a ballot by calling 913-573-8500. The deadline for requesting a mail ballot is 5 pm, Friday, November 2. The deadline for returning the mail ballot is 7 pm, Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th.
For any questions regarding voting in Wyandotte County, please call the Election Commissioner's office at 913-573-8500.
This Saturday, October 20th is the October Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast at Dave and Busters in Village West. Obama yard signs will be available!
Congratulations to the winners of the Democratic primary election!
David Haley, Senate District 4. To volunteer email firstname.lastname@example.com
David Haley serves the Kansas Senate's 4th District, which includes portions of Wyandotte County. He was first elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1994, where he served three two-year terms. During this time, Haley earned a reputation as an effective steward of tax dollars. He advocated for lower real and personal property taxes and stronger representation between elected officials and their constituents.
David HaleyA fiscal conservative, Haley has worked to curb waste and abuse in state government, to adequately fund public education, for criminal justice, to improve access to health care, and to ensure adequate funding for vital state services. He has been the leading proponent of legislation to end racial profiling and increase penalties against cruelty to animals.
A graduate of Morehouse College and Howard University Law School, David Haley is a public affairs counselor and a speaker for Five Star Speakers Bureau.
Kelly Kultala, Senate District 5. http://www.kellykultala.com/ To volunteer email email@example.com
Kelly Kultala knows the challenges facing Kansas families. As a proud working mom, grandma, wife, sister, and daughter Kelly's perspective is like that of many Kansans.
Kelly's time in public service has been defined by working in a bipartisan fashion to improve her community. Kelly has served on the Piper School Board, as a commissioner on the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas and as the current State Senator for district 5 which includes the cities of Ft. Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Lansing, western Kansas City, KS, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville.
Committed to creating jobs to help get grow the Kansas economy, Kelly was instrumental in helping to bring a new office park and soccer stadium in western Kansas City, KS. Kelly was also part of the bipartisan coalition which passed a new Comprehensive Transportation Plan for Kansas. Along with improving highway safety and promoting interstate commerce, this project is expected to create tens of thousands of new jobs over the next decade.
Married to husband, Dan, for more than three decades, they have three daughters, Taylor, Whitney, Spenser, three sons-in-law Barry, Ryan and Louis and three grandchildren, Lane, Claire and Emma.
You can learn more about Sen. Kultala at Kelly Kultala - Kansas Senate.
Pat Pettey, Senate District 6. http://www.petteyforsenate.com/Pat Pettey has spent her entire life working to make the communities encompassed by the 6th district better for its residents. Pat has served this community as a state legislator, UG Commissioner and educator in the Turner School District. This experience helps Pettey understand what matters most to the hard working families of the sixth district.
Pat PetteyPat grew up in Turner and after graduating from the University of Kansas, returned to give back to the community that helped raise her. Pettey taught in the very district that prepared her so well for her future. After 24 years of teaching Pat decided to step up and fight for her community and schools by serving as a state legislator. After 4 years of serving in Topeka, Pat felt the call to serve at the local level and ran for the UG Commission where she served from 1997 to 2011.
During Pat's time as commissioner the community saw the lowest crime rates in the previous 20 years; gained over $239 million in new and existing business expansion and job creation in her district alone; and saw a $7 million commitment to reinvesting in and rebuilding the area's existing infrastructure. Pat knows what matters most to our community and what it takes to get the job done.
Pat and her husband, John, have two daughters, Alicia and Andrea and five wonderful grandchildren.
You can learn more about Pat Pettey at Pettey for Senate.
Louis E. Ruiz, House District 31. To volunteer email email@example.com
Michael J. (Mike) Peterson, House District 32.
Tom Burroughs, http://tomburroughs.com/ House District 33. To volunteer email firstname.lastname@example.com
Rep. Tom Burroughs was first elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1997. He serves the 33rd House District, which covers portions of south central Wyandotte County, including Kansas City and Lake Quivira.
Tom BurroughsIn 2007, Tom was instrumental in the passage of legislation to expand gaming in Kansas. The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, an initiative spearheaded by Tom for several years, authorized slot machines at race tracks and four state-owned destination casinos. This legislation will provide an additional $201,708,000 in revenue to Wyandotte County.
Tom and his wife, Cathie, reside in Kansas City and have three children. He worked for 29 years for Colgate-Palmolive Company and retired in 2006.
Valdenia C. Winn, http://www.kshousedems.com/page/valdenia-winn-biography House District 34.
Broderick Henderson, House District 35.
Kathy Wolfe Moore, http://kathywolfemoore.com/ House District 36. To volunteer email email@example.com
Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore knows that if we want real solutions in Topeka, we must set aside partisan bickering and work across party lines to solve problems. As Chief of Staff to former Mayor Carol Marinovich, Rep. Wolfe Moore had to work with people of every political persuasion to move Wyandotte County forward - especially during the successful consolidation of city and county government. In Topeka, rep. Moore applies this experience to bring home results to the 36th District.
kathy wolfe mooreAs a Business Director for The University of Kansas Hospital, Rep. Wolfe Moore sees the job openings available in health care. Kansans can compete for these jobs only if we have a first-class education system. We must invest in our schools to ensure job creation and a stronger economy.
As a mother, a resident, a public servant and an engaged citizen, Kathy cares deeply about our community. Protectiong the progress Wyandotte County and the 36th District has made is her first priority. Rep. Wolfe Moore's proven results will continue making Wyandotte County a place where your families want to live and businesses want to operate.
Stan Frownfelter, House District 37. to Volunteer visit http://stanfrownfelter.com/
Democrats from across Kansas today gathered in Topeka June 9th for the Kansas Democratic Party's 2012 State Convention.
Much of the convention focused on completing the delegate selection process with over 50 candidates running for eleven at-large delegate slots. Following nearly two hours of candidate speeches, the Kansas Democratic State Committee elected six women and five men to attend the Democratic National Convention this September in Charlotte.
"I am always encouraged when so many Kansas Democrats gather together to discuss the issues that are important to Kansas: strengthening our economy, standing up for public schools, and creating a fair system that works for everyone," Joan Wagnon, Kansas Democratic Party Chair said. "This year's convention had an additional level of excitement because of the recent release of new election maps - fair, non-partisan maps that offer Kansas voters a real choice this November. These maps have energized Kansas Democrats and I believe that come November Kansas voters will be energized to vote for Democratic candidates who will return commonsense to Topeka."
In addition to the eleven at-large delegates, the State Committee also selected five party leader and elected official (PLEO) delegates as well as the Kansas Democratic National Committeeman and Committeewoman. The Democratic National Committeeman and Committeewoman will begin their service after the conclusion of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
At-Large Delegates
Grace Lancaster - Topeka
Cynthia Nelson - Lincoln
Jill Reed - Shawnee
Alyce Edwards - Kansas City
Sidwell Jones - Atchison
Glenda Reynolds - Whitewater
Rehan Reza - Topeka
Mark J. Greene - Shawnee
Robert Choromanski - Lenexa
Jim Oberbeck - Scammon
Andrew Rickel - Manhattan
Party Leader and Elected Official Delegates
Mayor Carl Brewer - Wichita
Senator Anthony Hensley - Topeka
Representative Paul Davis - Lawrence
KDP State Secretary Barbara Fowler - Emporia
2nd Congressional District Chair Kathryn Focke - Manhattan
Democratic National Committeeman and Committeewoman
Bill Roy Jr. - Lenexa
Teresa Krusor - Winfield
*Re-posted from the KSDP website
Judging the president, Sunday, Sept. 17 Kansas City Star letter to the editor
History always judges presidents. The judgment comes after their work is done. So how can we judge President Barack Obama today?
I have been a history teacher and political activist for nearly 50 years. One of my observations about presidents is that the more sweeping the changes, the louder the outcry from their opponents. Based on this, Obama is delivering on his promise.
He saved the nation from economic collapse brought on by the unsound policies that had wiped away safeguards put into effect during the New Deal. This alone should rank him as one of our greatest presidents.
However, he followed that by doing what Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson all failed to do: develop national health care for America.
This ranks him with Franklin Roosevelt and Social Security. This accomplishment would make him one of our greatest presidents.
He still has much to do, but remember — he has been in office for only two years.
The attacks will continue, but that just means he is not afraid to take on the people who want to destroy America for their personal gain.
Richard Tatro
Kansas City, Kan.
The Kansas Democratic party has finished and published their new official party platform it can be viewed here
Mayor Joe Reardon has a new online blog, The Reardon Report, located at http://www.reardonreport.com/
His first blog is about the state of the economy in Wyandotte.


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Rockford Brewing Company
Rockford Brewing Company offers world-class beer handcrafted locally in a range of styles. Every glass poured is consistently delicious. The food menu reflects the change of the seasons and the availability of the freshest ingredients. Check the website for the live music performance schedule.
CITY: Rockford
Franchesco's Ristorante
Beauty, innovation, and culinary perfection only begin to describe the new Franchesco's Ristorante. The Salamone family proudly invites everyone to their new home for an unforgettable experience. The beautiful patio is perfect for lunch, dinner, small private events, or ceremonies with flowers blooming in season and a beautiful fountain to enjoy!
CITY: Rockford
Green Tea Bake House
Home of the gourmet soft pretzel in Pretzel City USA! Sweet and savory gourmet baked goods, all crafted in house, from scratch, utilizing natural and organic ingredients. Known for our unique Kalamata olive and feta bread, our French "sables" butter cookies and our Asiago cheese asparagus tarts. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Route 26 Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy great food, great atmosphere, and good company. Full bar, carry outs, children's menu, live entertainment, and catering. Banquet space for 200. Lunch: under $10; Dinner: under $15. Credit cards accepted. Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Saturday: 11 am - 1 am.
CITY: Freeport
Prairie Street Brewhouse
The Prairie Brewhouse is the best location in Rockford for hosting your event. With over 7500 square feet of flexible space available, we can host your event of up to 500 people. Perfect for hosting banquets, wedding receptions, parties, weddings, meetings, fundraisers, art shows, craft shows and more. Indoor and outdoor space available, including a deck area right on the river. Available for anything from a luncheon to a week-long conference. Overhead doors allow for easy unloading and setup. During the summer, Dinner on the Dock and listen to live music on Thursdays.
CITY: Rockford
Country Junction
Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region seventeen years in a row. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals, including soups and delicious new menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Carryout, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
VFW Post 998
Fine dining in a casual setting. Excellent salad and soup bar, steaks, seafood and more. Enjoy a buffet on Thursday night. Full bar. Banquet facilities for 300.
CITY: Freeport
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
CITY: Freeport
China Buffet
China Buffet offers a wide variety of Chinese specialties. Carryouts, children's menu. Banquet facilites for 30. Credit Cards Accepted.
CITY: Freeport
The Sandwich Shop
Deli meats, cheeses, fresh sandwiches and Panini sandwiches. The best soups and sandwiches in Ogle County!!! Stop in and check us out for yourself.
CITY: Oregon
PJ's Stephenson Street Station
Homemade daily specials and soups Tuesday thru Friday, including tacos on Wednesday, hot roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy on Thursday, and a Friday night fish fry. Also serving home cut fries, fresh pork rinds and half-pound burgers. Bar, Carryout, wireless internet. Barquet facilities for 250. Credit cards are not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Logan's Bar & Grill
Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 150.
CITY: Freeport
Gallery Cafe
The Gallery Cafe is located inside the Freeport Public Library and serves healthy entrees for the lunch crowd, including turkey/bacon wrap, veggie wrap, black bean & spinach wrap. Fruit bowls, salads and a variety of desserts are available as well as lattes and cappuccinos. Carryout, catering for Library meeting room gatherings.
CITY: Freeport
Steam Plant Family Restaurant
Family restaurant located in an old steamplant building. Boone County memorabilia throughout. Banquet room available.
CITY: Belvidere
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
CITY: Freeport
Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
CITY: Freeport
Ridott Corners
Great hamburgers. Carryout, full bar. No credit cards. Lunch and Dinner.
CITY: Ridott
Route 20 Bar & Grill
Located on Highway 20 west of Freeport, Rt. 20 Bar & Grill offers casual dining in a great atmosphere. It specializes in homemade appetizers, great burgers, and daily specials at a great price. Weekend specials include a Friday Fish Fry offering cod, catfish, walleye, blue gill, and baked Salmon. Saturday night features prime rib, smothered chicken breast, steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. Sunday features all you can eat broasted chicken. Full bar, carryout, catering service, entertainment, and banquet facilities for 100.
CITY: Freeport
The Buss Stop
Daily specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday pizza specials and ice cream specialities in a friendly atmosphere. Cheese available for purchase. Carryout, smoke-free. No credit cards.
CITY: Dakota
Garrett's Restaurant and Bar
Upscale, casual bar and grill specializing in salads, soups, sandwiches and pastas with specials every night. Attached to The Golf Shack, the combination of a golf superstore, driving range and full-service bar and grill is one of the first of its kind in the nation. Outdoor patio overlooks the driving range in the warmer months.
CITY: Rockford
Rock Hollow Conservation Club Clubhouse
Family owned, friendly, comfortable lodge atmosphere known of premium Angus steaks, burgers, exotic meats (smoked pheasant, duck, and buffalo), and exceptional fish fry serving catfish, walleye and blue gill. Relax in the lounge area by the real wood fireplace. Enjoy the country setting with a great deck, camping, and sand volleyball courts. Full bar, carry outs, catering, entertainment, outdoor dining, indoor range. Banquet facilities for 250. Reservations recommended for large groups.
CITY: Freeport
Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Machesney Park


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J. Alexander's (JAX) operates casual dining restaurants in the U.S., offering an American menu. This stock is trading up 4.7% at $14.17 in recent trading.
Today's Volume: 75,000Average Volume: 54,814 Volume % Change: 152% From a technical perspective, JAX is ripping higher here with above average volume, and this stock is breaking out above some near-term overhead resistance at $13.96. Traders should now look for long-biased trades in JAX as long as it's trending above some major near-term support levels at $13 to $13.50 with strong upside volume flows. I would consider any upside volume day that registers near or above 54,814 shares as bullish. If we continue to see that action, then JAX has a great chance of hitting $20 in the near future. On the flipside, I would avoid JAX or look for short-biased trades if it fails to hold this trend, and then drops below some $12.80 with high volume.
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UCSB Winter Conference: Early Modern Social Networks, 1500-1800
UCSB Winter Conference: Early Modern Social Networks, 1500-1800 March 16-17, McCune conference room, HSSB 6020 This two-day conference features keynote speakers Ann Blair, Elizabeth Eger, and James Raven. It will consist of keynote talks and panel discussions that will encourage … Continue reading
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Simon Schaffer events March 2012 cancelled
Unfortunately Simon Schaffer's 2012 lecture and master class at the Huntington Library have been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Early Twitter Employees Selling Shares Valued At $9.9 Billion
By Mary C. Long on February 1, 2013 6:00 PM
So maybe that "early Twitter investors" scam isn't making such an outlandish claim (It is, don't click those tweets).
But according to Fortune, multiple sources say there is yet another block of early employee shares available, at a valuation of $9.9 billion.
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SANTOS, Sergio Caballero. Brazil and the region: an emergent power and the South-American regional integration. Rev. bras. polít. int. [online]. 2011, vol.54, n.2, pp. 158-172. ISSN 0034-7329. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/S0034-73292011000200008.
In recent years, Brazil is becoming a global power and, at the same time, it is often considered as the regional leader. In this paper, we tackle with the growing role of Brazil in the international arena while tensions among neighbors are also increasing. What are Brazilian foreign policy priorities: regional bonds or global affairs?
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The room was dirty, bathroom dirty in every corner, really bad smell of smoke into the room and corridor.
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Systems were down, room was not what was reserved, hotel was overbooked, slept in what appeared to be a Murphy bed, first assigned room was already occupied.
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Do NOT stay here. This place is among the worst options for a hotel in Las Vegas. Motel 6 has better beds, a museum is more up to date, a federal penetentary has friendlier staff, if you accidentally wander the surrounding neighborhood you will wish you were in compton, mcdonalds would be an upgraded food option, and if you stayed at a budget suites full if prostitutes then you would of had a better experience than staying here. You have been warned so DONT DO IT.
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Lack of wifi for multiple users. Since we were on business, it was difficult to juggle only one connection.
Close to the Convention Centre.
Very tired place. They tell me it will be renovated.
The sports book arena was great
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I liked most things about the hotel, the staff, the ease of checking in and more the ease of checking out, unlike other hotels I have stayed in at Vegas where it takes forever to check in and check out.
I hat paying for wifi, please its time to grow up and get with the real world. I can go and buy a coffee (one reason to not have breakfast at the hotel) and get free wifi, I can go and walk through other resorts and get free wifi, STOP ripping people off with wifi. Its a reason not to stay at your resort, think about it. I have a hotel, run a hotel and my wifi is free for all my guests and that means guest that dont stay at my resort like Vinecian, NYNY resort in Vegas
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Location is easy to get in and out and away from the traffic in strip.
Booked with Booking.com. Paid 99dollars a night. Their website says $50 credit for 2 night stay. No credit given. Our room was next to 2 rooms that were under renovation. You come out of your room and you get dusts from the rooms being renovated since their doors are wide open. Dirty toilet cover. Wifi says wrong name and wrong room number and wont let me connect. Will never go back there and will never recommend to my friends and family..ever. imagine they are even offering timeshares.
It was off the strip and easy to get in and out of.
The price they charged a Resort Fee of $22.40 per day.
Position and nice staff at the desk
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The price was very good with booking.com I had a last minute need for another room and direct pricing thru casino/hotel was almost double.
TV unable to use external devices. (i.e laptop,wii etc. Remote was not original to tv so no changes to hdmi input allowed.
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AIR conditioner was not working properly.
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Biocontrol uses one living organism to control another. Plants that have become pests in New Zealand have usually been introduced without their natural predators from their native origin, which help keep them in check and prevent them becoming invasive. Biocontrol does not aim to eradicate a pest plant but rather help reduce the impacts of the pest plant by making it less competitive.
Biocontrol programmes for pest plants in the Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan currently underway:
Biocontrol for other pest plants currently underway:
Waikato Regional Council belongs to a national biocontrol collective made up of Landcare Research, regional councils and DOC. Landcare Research is the key agency that investigates potential agents for biocontrol of pest plants in New Zealand and carries out the rigorous testing required for new biocontrol agents.
Other potential agents are being investigated, or are in the pipeline for moth plant, pampas, privet and alligator weed, all of which are serious pests in the region.
Biocontrol is an increasingly important weapon in the pest plant control arsenal. There are no certainties about the effectiveness of a biocontrol agent. Some people suggest biocontrol is definitely the way of the future.
For details about how to recognise if weed biocontrol agents are already present on a weed or for advice on handing, collection, and management see Landcare Research
Biocontrol agents for weeds in New Zealand - download
'What makes a pest a pest? - A guide to Waikato's pest management future' - download, order or pick up for free from our offices.
'Plant me instead - Plants to use in place of common pest plants' pick up or order for free from our offices.
'National Pest Plant Accord Manual' pick up or order for $10 from our offices, or view it online for free.
'Poisonous plants and fungi in New Zealand - A guide for parents, schools and child minders' pick up or order for $15 from our offices.
Read our Waikato Regional Pest Management Plan.
Although this content has been prepared in good faith from a number of sources believed to be reliable, Waikato Regional Council does not give any guarantee that all information contained is accurate or complete, or that advice given will be appropriate in all circumstances.
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Almost Home Recipe Contest
We know that being away from home can be difficult, and we want you to be able to bring a little piece of home with you to Georgia State. PantherDining's Annual "Almost Home" recipe contest is the perfect opportunity to have that taste of home, right here in downtown Atlanta. We hope that you will choose a family favorite recipe to share with your Georgia State community. The "Almost Home" recipe contest features five individual categories including: Starter, Entrée, International, Vegetarian, and Dessert. The winners in each category will receive a special commemorative gift, a feature of their recipes in the PantherDining newsletter and website, and the recipes will become part of the monthly menu rotation within the Dining Halls. In addition, each winner will receive four dining hall passes, in order to enjoy a meal with their family in the heart of downtown Atlanta. All entries are to be received no later than March 14th to be considered.
Here at PantherDining, we are in the business of serving memories that last a lifetime. We look forward to tasting the love and tradition of these family recipes and we thank you for your support!


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Formula D: Round 1
Streets of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
April 11-12, 2009
If the first event of the season is any indication of things to come, we're amped to see what is in store for drifting fans in 2009. The big news is the fact that a first-ever win was awarded to Ryan Tuerck in his Gardella Racing / Mobil 1 Pontiac Solstice. Not only is this a big win for the young drifter but he is also from the East Coast a feat rarely accomplished in the past. Tuerck has come close in the past after slipping by some of the sharp-shooters in the series, but now he has earned his stripes as an event winner on one of the toughest courses of the year.
The Streets of Long Beach circuit is unforgiving, as each corner is surrounded by solid concrete barriers. The turns are all blind and diving into a corner is usually calculated from bits of memory. The street course played host to the season opener event and a frenzied crowd. They were eager to get the action underway as was the new panel of judges including driver Tony Angelo. For 2009, Formula D will be using a two-day event format and this was the first time a Top 32 format was used to include more drivers and give the fans much more action.
The season opener event unveiled some highly anticipated rides including Rhys Millen's Red Bull / RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The car that had been the subject of much debate on the internet was now put to the ultimate test. Another impressive debut belonged to Vaughn Gittin Jr. and the 2010 Falken Tire Ford Mustang GT with the new face-lift and some extra go-fast goodies. Defending champion Tanner Foust in the Rockstar / Scion Racing tC wowed fans with his new ride, as Foust shelved the now legendary AEM Rockstar 350Z! Foust placed a respectable third place after a very intense battle with Robbie Nishida in the Hankook Tire / Dynamic Autosport Nissan 350Z for the consolation round.
In the finals there were mostly familiar faces with the exception of east-coaster Tuerck. The finals saw the two-time Formula D champ Samuel Hubinette in the NuFormz Racing / Mopar Dodge Viper against Tuerck and the Gardella Racing / Mobil 1 Pontiac Solstice. Tuerck had been driving consistently throughout the event and was able to edge out Hubinette earning his first victory ever! Hubinette and Foust will be a menace to Tuerck as he attempts to hold his lead in the proceeding rounds.
"It's an amazing feeling starting the season off on top," says Tuerck. "This isn't a one man show and I wouldn't have been able to do it without the support of the Gardella Racing / Mobil 1 Pontiac Solstice team. It's very satisfying to stand at the top of such a talented field of competitors." Tuerck was able to slip past last years champ Tanner Foust as well, so he truly earned his spot on the podium this time around.
The crowds and the action were all on point for this 2009 season kick-off. We expect Formula D to step up the action with the renewed presence of the D1 Grand Prix in the USA. PAS will be there every step of the way covering the events and bringing readers the Official 2009 Formula D calendar, so keep your eye open for this limited edition collectible.


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Salon H: 10:45-11:45 a.m.
Track: Student Services and Programs
Erin Woodell, Ann Huber, and Rebecca McKay, Academic Program
Articulation Steering Committee (APASC) of Arizona
College transfer and articulation programs and online planning tools are growing in importance as a means to achieve national and state goals to increase post-secondary degree holders. AZTransfer.com is an online resource to assist students moving through Arizona's public and tribal community colleges and universities. In this session you will learn how to navigate the site, use the Course and Exam Equivalency Guides, and gain an understanding of your role in helping students design an educational plan that ensures they can transfer to Arizona public universities without loss of credit toward a baccalaureate degree. Participants will also learn about other statewide transfer and articulation initiatives designed to facilitate course transfer and increase the number of post-secondary degree holders in Arizona.


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African Americans Dred Scott and Harriet Robinson Scott lived at Fort Snelling in the 1830s as enslaved people. Both the Northwest Ordinance (1787) and the Missouri Compromise (1820) prohibited slavery in the area, but slavery existed there even so. In the 1840s the Scotts sued for their freedom, arguing that having lived in "free territory" made them free. The 1857 Supreme Court decision that grew out of their suit moved the U.S. closer to civil war.
In December 1891, the Duluth Street Railway Company opened an incline railway on the right-of-way of Seventh Avenue West. The company had received a charter from the state in 1881 to build a streetcar line for Duluth, and this railway was part of the larger system. The hillside was too steep for a regular rail line, and cable powered lines were often used in similar situations.
The opening of the Duluth Ship Canal in 1871 was a historical turning point for the city of Duluth and the Twin Ports of Duluth and Superior.
Admired for its jewel-like character, the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range depot at Endion was constructed in 1899. The depot was designed by notable Duluth architect I. Vernon Hill, and it is one of the last small passenger depots of its kind.
Famed author and lecturer Charles Eastman was raised in a traditional Dakota manner until age fifteen, when he entered Euro-American culture at his father's request. He spent the rest of his life moving between American Indian and white American worlds, achieving renown but never financial security.
Seventeenth Minnesota governor Adolph Olson (A.O.) Eberhart lived the classic American story of an immigrant who achieved success through hard work and ability. He graduated at the top of his class at Gustavus Adolphus College and was the youngest state senator in the 33rd legislative session.
From 1906 to the 1960s, Danish-born brothers Valdemar and Soren Egekvist built a model of immigrant enterprise. They applied Old World skills in a New World economy. Their chain of Minneapolis bakery stores ultimately led to nationally distributed baked goods.
In 1864, the officers and men of the Eighth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment traveled from Fort Ridgley deep into Dakota Territory and then returned to Minnesota. Next, they headed to Tennessee. From there, the regiment moved to Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and finally, back to Minnesota. During that final year of the Civil War, the Eighth claimed to have covered more miles and experienced more variety in its service than any other regiment in the Union Army.
Organized in late 1864, the Eleventh Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment was the last infantry unit to be raised by the state. Though not involved in any major battles, the regiment performed a crucial service that helped to achieve ultimate Union victory.
On August 21, 1860, African American Eliza Winston was freed from her Mississippi slaveholder in a Minneapolis court. After being granted legal freedom, however, Winston was met with white mob violence and had to leave the area, perhaps fleeing to Canada. The event showed that although slavery was illegal in Minnesota, many white Minnesotans supported the practice when it economically benefited them.
In 1871 Minneapolis built the first public waterworks in Minnesota to pump water from the Mississippi River. The city's attempts to provide clean, safe water led to decades of efforts to improve and expand the waterworks.
Ann Bilansky was the only woman executed by the action of Minnesota courts. She died in 1860, but doubts about her guilt remain alive.
The botched execution of William Williams was the last in Minnesota. After newspapers broke state law to report on the event, public opinion turned firmly against the death penalty, and it was repealed in 1911.
The Farmers' Alliance in Minnesota thrived from 1886 to 1892. During this time, the organization achieved the most progress toward its political goals in the state. These included greater regulation of the railroad industry as it impacted the wheat market, elimination of irregularities in the grading of wheat, and minimization or elimination of the middleman in the wheat trade.
The Farmers' Holiday Association was formed in 1932. The Midwestern organization successfully fought against farm foreclosures with novel strategies like penny auctions, but unsuccessfully lobbied Congress for a federal system that would pay farmers for their crops based on the cost of production.
In the 1880s, Minnesota farmers saw the need for education but resisted "book farming," or learning how to farm by reading instructional text. Farmers' institutes, lecture series that traveled to rural communities and taught practical farming skills, were popular alternatives in the 1880s through the 1920s.
The Father Louis Hennepin Bridge was built in 1855 to take advantage of the transport possibilities provided by the Mississippi River above St. Anthony Falls. It was the first bridge built to span the Mississippi river, and made crossing its length above the Falls much easier. The rushing rapids helped to create industry on the river and spurred a population boom that made Minneapolis the most populated city in Minnesota.
One of the most colorful characters on the scene in early twentieth century Minnesota was Wilford Hamilton "Captain Billy" Fawcett. He was editor and publisher of a bawdy men's humor magazine called Captain Billy's Whiz Bang. He was also a veteran of two wars, an Olympic athlete, a world traveler, a big-game hunter, and a resort owner.
When the Fergus Falls State Hospital opened its doors on July 29, 1890, it became the first state institution in northern Minnesota for patients considered insane. The hospital had a sprawling campus and large stately buildings, built according to the influential asylum plan developed by Philadelphia physician Thomas Kirkbride in the 1850s.
The Fifth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment's Civil War service included participation in thirteen campaigns, five sieges and thirty-four battles, including duty on Minnesota's frontier during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862. They were the last of the state's regiments to form in response to President Lincoln's first call for troops.
The First Battery of Minnesota Light Artillery played a critical role in the first major battle of the Civil War. The performance of its officers and men at Shiloh and elsewhere in the Western Theater gave rise to an enviable service record and added to the young state's prestige.
The First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment holds a special place in the history of Minnesota. It was the first body of troops raised by the state for Civil War service, and it was among first regiments of any state offered for national service.
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald is a cultural icon of the Roaring Twenties and Jazz Age. His work, although largely underappreciated during his lifetime, reflects the thoughts and feelings of his generation.
From 1615–1821, Lake Superior was known as "the Great Crossroads" of the western fur trade. The north shore of the lake harbored the major water routes to the western interior of North America. The British inherited the Lake Superior region from the French after the French and Indian War. In the later decades of the Eighteenth Century, the British North West Company controlled the Lake Superior Fur Trade. The North West Company was founded in 1779 by Scottish businessmen in Montreal.
Since 1929, the Foshay Tower has been a vital part of the Minneapolis skyline. When it was built, the thirty-two-story tower was the tallest building between Chicago and the West Coast. In the 1970s and 1980s, much taller skyscrapers were built, but the attractive Foshay Tower remained a crowning glory of Minnesota architecture.
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