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INTRODUCTION This document is a Consent Agreement authorized by 10 M.R.S. § 8003(5)(B) and entered into among and between Coleman P. Walsh, the Superintendent of the Maine Bureau of Insurance, and the Office of the Maine Attorney General. Its purpose is to resolve, in lieu of an adjudicatory proceeding, a violation of the Insurance Code for which the Superintendent may impose discipline, including license revocation, pursuant to 24-A M.R.S. §§ 1417, 1420-K and 1476. PARTIES 1. The Superintendent of Insurance is the official charged with administering and enforcing Maine's insurance laws. The Superintendent has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to the Insurance Code generally, Title 24-A Maine Revised Statutes, and in particular 24-A M.R.S. §§ 12-A, 211, and 229. 2. Coleman P. Walsh, Jr. has been licensed in Maine as a resident insurance adjuster since 2008. His Maine Adjuster License Number is ADR 152536. His National Insurance Producer Registry Number is 10752074. APPLICABLE LAW 3. Under 24-A M.R.S. § 1417 and § 1420-K(l)(B), after notice and opportunity for hearing, the Superintendent may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or renew an insurance adjuster's license, may levy a civil penalty in accordance with § 12-A, and may take any combination of such actions, for violation of any provision of the Insurance Code or rules promulgated thereunder. Pursuant to 10 M.R.S. § 8003(5)(B), the Superintendent may resolve a complaint by entering into a consent agreement among and between the Bureau of Insurance, a licensee, and the Attorney General. 4. Title 24-A M.R.S. § 1476(1) provides: "An adjuster seeking to provide adjusting services to an insured for a fee to be paid by the insured may not solicit or offer an adjustment services contract to any person for at least 36 hours after an accident or occurrence as a result of which the person might have a potential claim." FACTS 5. The home of insureds Mr. and Mrs. W. of Lakeville, Maine burned on October 28, 2009. Their emergency call to 911 was placed at approximately 10:30 A.M. 6. Mr. Walsh solicited Mr. and Mrs. W. for the provision of public adjuster services by telephone on October 29, 2009 at approximately 4:00 P.M. The solicitation occurred less than 36 hours after the fire at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W and the 911 call reporting that fire. 7. Mr. Walsh violated 24-A M.R.S. § 1476(1). COVENANTS 8. Mr. Walsh admits to the facts stated in ¶¶ 5 through 7 above and admits that those facts constitute a basis for imposing discipline against him. 9. At the time of executing this Consent Agreement, Mr. Walsh will remit to the Maine Bureau of Insurance a civil penalty in the amount of $1,500.00 payable to the Treasurer of the State of Maine. 10. Mr. Walsh's insurance adjuster's license shall be suspended for 10 business days, commencing on the seventh day subsequent to the date of the Superintendent's signature on this Consent Agreement. During the period of suspension, Mr. Walsh shall not engage, directly or indirectly, for himself or for others, in the business of insurance or any other business in the financial services industry. During the period of suspension, Mr. Walsh shall not serve in any adjunct or advisory capacity to any person engaged in the business of insurance or any other business in the financial services industry. During the period of suspension, Mr. Walsh shall not apply for any employment in the business of insurance or any other business in the financial services industry. 11. No later than 30 days subsequent to the date of the Superintendent's signature on this Consent Agreement, Mr. Walsh shall provide the Superintendent a report in a form satisfactory to her of all solicitations for an adjustment services contract by him during the two years immediately prior to the date of the Superintendent's signature on this Consent Agreement. 12. For 150 days subsequent to Mr. Walsh's license suspension, his license shall be probationary. Conditions of probation are as follows: 13. Nothing herein shall be construed to constitute a waiver of or excuse from any usual condition of licensure by Mr. Walsh. 14. The parties to this Consent Agreement understand that nothing herein shall affect any right or interest which any person not a party to this Agreement may possess. 15. In return for Mr. Walsh's execution of this Consent Agreement, the Superintendent and the Attorney General agree that no further action will be initiated against him by the Bureau of Insurance or Attorney General for the specific violation of law described in ¶¶ 5 through 7 above, unless he fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this Consent Agreement. This Consent Agreement does not preclude the State of Maine or any of its agencies from seeking in any forum any remedy for illegal conduct by Mr. Walsh other than the specific violation of law resolved through this Consent Agreement. 16. This Consent Agreement is enforceable by an action in Maine Superior Court. 17. This Consent Agreement is not subject to appeal. Mr. Walsh waives any right he may have to appeal the matters that are the subject of this Consent Agreement. 18. This Consent Agreement may be modified only by a written agreement executed by all of the parties hereto. Any decision to modify, continue, or terminate any provision of this Consent Agreement rests in the discretion of the Superintendent and Attorney General. 19. This Consent Agreement is a public record subject to the provisions of the Maine Freedom of Access Law, 1 M.R.S. §§ 401 through 410; will be available for public inspection and copying as provided for by 1 M.R.S. § 408; and will be reported to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' "RIRS" database. 20. By his signature on this Consent Agreement, Mr. Walsh indicates that he has consulted with counsel before signing the Agreement or has knowingly and voluntarily decided to proceed in this matter without consulting counsel, that he understands the Agreement, and that he enters into the Agreement voluntarily and without coercion of any kind from any person. SIGNATURES
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New York Times business writer Andrew Ross Sorkin has been criticized for being too chummy with the Wall Street tycoons he's supposed to be covering. Today he has a piece in the Times (10/4/11) about Occupy Wall Street–which he's decided to check out because it's beginning to make some CEOs nervous:
I had gone down to Zuccotti Park to see the activist movement firsthand after getting a call from the chief executive of a major bank last week, before nearly 700 people were arrested over the weekend during a demonstration on the Brooklyn Bridge.
'Is this Occupy Wall Street thing a big deal?" the CEO asked me. I didn't have an answer. "We're trying to figure out how much we should be worried about all of this," he continued, clearly concerned. "Is this going to turn into a personal safety problem?"
As I wandered around the park, it was clear to me that most bankers probably don't have to worry about being in imminent personal danger. This didn't seem like a brutal group–at least not yet.
Ah, the protesters aren't brutal–yet.
He goes on:
But the underlying message of Occupy Wall Street–which spread to Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles on Monday–is something the big banks and corporate America may finally have to grapple with before it actually does become dangerous.
What's the message?
At times it can be hard to discern, but, at least to me, the message was clear: The demonstrators are seeking accountability for Wall Street and corporate America for the financial crisis and the growing economic inequality gap.
And that message is a warning shot about the kind of civil unrest that may emerge–as we've seen in some European countries–if our economy continues to struggle.
To give Sorkin credit, he does seem to have summarized the message of the protest movement accurately. The fact that he does so in the service of telling a CEO whether or not he should be worried about a popular uprising–well, that says a lot about the function of business journalism, doesn't it?

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While most children were running the streets of Cleveland, Ohio, Eric Dean Seaton was studying television and movies with the dreams of one day becoming a director.
After graduating from Ohio State University, Eric moved to Hollywood and climbed the Assistant Director ladder on such series as "Living Single" and "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment." In 2004, Eric made his professional directing debut on Disney Channel's top-rated sitcom, "That's So Raven." Eric went on to direct ten more episodes and was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Best Comedy Director.
As an episodic director, he has helmed over 38 different shows, 195 episodes of television, 18 music videos, two pilots for Nickelodeon, "Bad Fairy," and "Sketch," as well as a two pilot for Disney XD, "Mighty Med," which currently shooting its first season and "Kickin' It," which is currently in production in its fourth season.
Eric has also directed an episode of the NBC/Warner Bros. comedy "Undateable," BET's "Let's Stay Together," as well as direct the pilot and co-executive produce the Starz Kids and Family Channel and international hit, "The Wannabes Staring Savvy." This fall he will also debut his first Graphic Novel Series, "Legend of the Mantamaji."


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Board of Directors
Mr. Mehdi bin Mohammed Jawad Al-Abdwani
Chairman / Director
Mr. Mehdi Al Abduwani is the Chairman of WorldCall Telecom Limited (An Omantel Company.
Mr. Mehdi Al Abdwani is the Executive Officer of National Ferry Company (Oman). He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and post-graduate diploma in Development Planning Techniques (DPT). He is the Chairman of Taageer Finance Co SAOG. and Computer Stationery Industry Co. SAOG and is a board member of Al Anwar Holding Company SAOG.
Mr. Talal Said Marhoon Al Mamari
Vice Chairman / Director
Mr. Talal Said Al Mamari is Vice Chairman of WorldCall Telecom Limited (An Omantel Company) and he is the Chief Executive Officer of Omantel. His industry experience extends to leading the finance function in the organizations for the past 5 years and Board memberships in a number of companies in the telecom & ICT domains. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania.
Talal Said Al Mamari is the Vice President of Finance unit at Omantel and he is also Chairman of the Audit Committee of Worldcall Telecom Limited.
Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni
Mr. Aimen bin Ahmed Al Hosni is Director of Worldcall Telecom Limited (An Omantel Company) and he is the Director General of Muscat International Airport. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Public Administration. He is the Chairman of Oman National Investment & Engineering Company S.A.O.G., and Member of HSBC Bank Oman SAOG.
Mr. Samy Ahmed Al Ghassany
Mr. Samy Ahmed Abdul Qadir Al Ghassany is the Director of Worldcall Telecom Limited (An Omantel Company) and he is the Chief Operating Officer of Omantel. He has been working for Omantel and Oman Mobile for the past 17 years. He has Management experience in telecommunications networks and information technology. He Holds a Master's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Detroit Mercy, U.S.A.
Mr. Sohail Qadir
Mr. Qadir is the Director of Worldcall Telecom Limited (An Omantel Company) and he is the Vice President of Wholesale Business Unit of Omantel.
He has more than 16 years of senior management experience in a broad range of IT & Telecom segments with a specific focus on International Wholesale. Before joining Omantel he was the COO with Worldcall Telecom Limited (an Omantel Company). Mr. Qadir holds B.E. in Computer Systems and Masters in Business Administration.
Mr. Asadullah Khawaja
Mr. Asadullah Khawaja started his career with United Bank Ltd. during his long career he has rendered his services in various senior management positions such as MD of Investment Corporation of Pakistan, Chief Executive of Bankers Equity Limited and NITL, Executive Director at PACRA and Chairman PICIC Asset Management Company. Mr. Khawaja has also served on the board of directors of prestigious national and international institutions. Currently he is a Chairman in Arif Habib Corporation & PICIC Asset Management Limited and as a Director in Summit Bank Limited, Arif Habib REIT Ltd and Arif Habib Equity (Pvt.) Ltd.
He has also served as Investment Councilor at Pakistan Embassy in London. Mr. Khawaja completed his bachelor's degree from Forman Christian College, Lahore.
Dr. Syed Salman Ali Shah
Dr. Salman Shah was Finance Minister and Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue at Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan. He also served in various task forces of GoP.
Presently he is Chairman of Lahore Stock Exchange Limited and Director in MCB Asset Management Company Limited.
He is a prominent Economist and holds a PhD in Finance from Indiana University, Kelley School of Business.
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Extra, Extra LyricsArtist: GobAlbum: Too Late No Friends everYone in every state thinks everyone is free. i don't know, i have a feeling every form of media is fucking with our heads and filling us full of shit. that's ok, they're so fucking lame, they're so lame, they're so fucking lame. i don't know, i think i heard about a guy that bought a gun and went on a killing spree because of something he saw on tv. every time i read the paper i get more disgusted then the time i read before.
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first off, im so sick of white people trying to explain why mexicans should not feel at home in a state that belonged to mexico in the first place. and yes there was that treaty, but it was a treaty that mexico was forced into. what else were we supposed to do. cali and alot of the southwest was gangstered from us from the mexican/american war. and that war was started purposely in order to secure more land for the white man. white america loves doing things like that in order to gain something from it. hey, iraq sounds kind of similiar/ oil rich country? and oh, im so sick of hearing prejudice italians talk crap about latinos. yeah, i lived up east and believe me their are tons or really prejudiced italians who hate hispanics. so for this guy, know your history, becsause spain was apart of the roman empire for like a thousand years. so you have alot of italians with spanish blood. know your history and stop being so prejudiced.
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re: it was a forced treaty that the white man has - 12/18/2007 The Los Angeles Mexican-American author who wrote "It was a forced treaty that the white man has done" on this site has unquestionably been brainwashed with the racist Chicano Power propaganda of the 1960s. The United States government compensated Mexico with 12 million dollars for the territory in the same way France was paid for the Louisiana Purchase. The author's bitter rhetoric is typical of California Latinos (i.e Mexicans) and is used as an excuse for their inability to successfully climb the social and economic ladder like all the other immigrant groups. To do so they feel will force them to lose their Mexican identity. By the way, I am a second generation east coast Italian-American who has a great respect for other hard working Hispanics like Cubans, Argentinians, and even Puerto Ricans. These Latinos are far more driven to succeed in this country than Mexicans. And, for the historical record, the author speaks about Spaniards and Mexicans in the same breath. If he knew his history the would know that a real Spaniard is a white/Caucasian European. Mexicans, however, are not Spanish. They are a melting of white European Spanish blood with Native American Indian blood. Compare the face of a Spaniard and a Mexican, regardless of skin color, and it is patently clear that Mexicans are indeed Indian in appearance. The only thing Spanish about them is the language they speak. The fact that I speak English me ethnically British. In fact, the real Spaniards I've met despise it when Mexicans try to call themselves Spanish. Perhaps the Mexican author of the article at hand should forget all that Chicano Power brainwashing and learn a lesson from the other successful immigrant groups who've figured out how to be successful here in Los Angeles.
re: it was a forced treaty that the white man has - 11/23/2007 For those who obviously do not know their history and persist in exaggerating Mexico's "original" ownership of California...let me set the record straight. Mexico "had" Alta California for about twenty years, only, after Mexico won independence from Spain until the U.S. took it over. Mexico did nothing with California for those twenty years; in fact, Mexico downgraded California's status to that of a territory. There were only a few hundred "Mexicans" in California, outnumbered by aboriginals. Mexico in 1848 had not much more "ownership" of California than it does of the Moon today. My family lived in a duplex above what is now Dodger Stadium in the early 1950's. When a Mexican-American family moved in (the father was an old fashioned traffic cop downtown, who used to direct traffic using white gloved hand signals as he stood in the middle of an intersection)....when they moved in, the entire neighborhood (now perhaps 100% Hispanic) thought of them as exotic.
re: it was a forced treaty that the white man has - 5/22/2008 well not for nothin, but spain and italy are still two different countries,china-japan,egypt-isreal,jamaica-trinidad etc, also hispanic americans are not spanish. be that they speak spanish and are descent(spanish americans are of usually ameri-indian or african mix w/ spanish descent mostly as for spanish blood well thats just a matter of nationality one land to another because there both WHITE european-countries.( but you r right as far as the california-mexico topic....
re: it was a forced treaty that the white man has - 5/17/2008 u r truly ignorant cubans become citzens as soon as they touch american soil and puerto ricans are born citzens know
Los Angeles public transit sucks - 12/23/2014 Everyone knows that LA's traffic sucks. That's because the city grew too fast for it's freeway system. The freeway was not designed to support so many people. By the time it had grown, it was too late (costly) to fix it. This is also evidenced by our poor public transit system. The train makes a couple of T's and L's across this massive city, but from there, you'll have to get on the bus. Buses have to deal with LA traffic and have to make round-about routes, so you could be waiting for hours if you are trying to get to the other side of town. But the weather is great! haha[Comment on this Posting]
Changing Climate - 11/18/2014 Los Angeles is facing an ongoing severe drought that is becoming chronic (circa 2014). There are more windy, dusty days. The winter weather is lovely and mild and becoming a bit warmer. The summers are quite hot unless you live near the beach areas.[Comment on this Posting]
water problem - 11/10/2014 Due to California's historic drought, many home owners that have lawns in yards are suffering from watering the lawns[Comment on this Posting]
Los Angeles Transforms - 10/5/2014 While I was born in Southern California I was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After traveling while enlisted in the Army I moved to LA and have lived here since 2009. I have spent two years living in Santa Monica, three years living in the Valley (Northridge/Reseda) and a year living in Koreatown (a mile or two west of Downtown LA). The city has certainly gone through some rough years however it is apparent that neighborhoods all around are changing for the better. LA is known for its traffic (everything you've heard is true - nay - it's worse) but the people of LA are finally finding an alternative to driving in LAs Metro Rail system. Its' network of subways and light rails is expansive and is growing rapidly; residents everywhere are ditching their cars (and gas and parking) and "going Metro". I live in a beautiful 90 year old 1 bedroom apartment situated right on the Purple Line subway just 5 minutes from Downtown and 10 minutes from Hollywood. A space with equivalent square footage and access to popular neighborhoods, nightlife, transit, and restaurants in SF or NY would cost at least twice as much. There is a lot left to fix here but the changes are happening and the community seems motivated - I recommend this beautiful city - come and be part of its transition back into greatness.[Comment on this Posting]
Los Angeles - 8/12/2014 Great City[Comment on this Posting]
Living in California - 6/20/2014 Cost of living is very very high here... But! the weather is Great :)[Comment on this Posting]
Enjoy the Variety - 6/20/2014 Born and raised in LA, and having travelled all around the country, we are lucky to have a wide variety of home styles here. Many US cities enjoy miles and miles of the same thing.[Comment on this Posting]
Significant Changes in Quality of Life - 12/2/2013 I have lived in the Los Angeles Metropolitan area for almost 38 years. Now I am an aging baby-boomer and have experienced a serious deterioration in the quality of life here over the last several years. Recently this area has experienced another critical mass which has had serious consequences. Most seriously, this area has had a steady increase in both violent and property crime due to the effects of a two year long prison release program, imposed by the State Legislature on the entire state (AB109), one-third of whom have been released to Los Angeles County alone. This increase may not as yet be reflected in the latest crime statistics. Los Angeles is suffering, in large part, from the effects of the Law of Diminishing Returns. This is due to the dramatic increase in population of both the city and county of Los Angeles, along with the sheer geographical size and distances one encounters in living in Southern California; torturous commutes along gridlocked freeways and surface streets, along with an increasing population density, resulting in discontinuation of once pleasurable activities. Other contributing factors are an aging and deteriorating infrastructure, resulting in increasingly frequent power blackouts, poor and deteriorating streets, underground pipes bursting with significant water damage to streets and buildings: all areas which the city and county governments seem unwilling or powerless to adequately address. Finally, social relationships have deteriorated as the resident population seems increasingly angry and unfriendly, and uninterested in forming and maintaining new relationships. This has resulted in a sense of increasing isolation and alienation among many social groups; especially those who are single (of any age group), the divorced, the widowed, senior citizens (who are effectively rendered invisible), and those who are among the Lesbian and gay population (from adolescents to seniors). In reviewing your list of the most stressful cities to live in, I believe it would be helpful to add a column of the measure of use of other drugs (e.g. marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, designer drugs) which may be obtained from CDC or SAMSHA, as well as a column measuring overall broad measures of general physical health, community spirit, and a column measuring one's sense of belonging. I believe the above are all indices that will affect the level of stress an individual will experience in any city. Thank you for the opportunity to present these comments.[Comment on this Posting]
Northeast Los Angeles - 10/19/2013 I live in the area of northeast Los Angeles (NELA) which is comprised of many older neighborhoods. Over the past 10 years, NELA has become a popular destination of Los Angeles hipsters, defined roughly as young, urban and into the music and art scene. The socioeconomic statistics of this population vary from upper income to low (minimum wage). My specific neighborhood is called Glassell Park. It is considered to be one of the next up and coming neighborhoods for this population and is in the beginning stages of gentrification. Glassell Park is bordered by Glendale, Eagle Rock (NELA) and Cypress Park (NELA). [Comment on this Posting]
Sunland/Tujunga Quality of Life - 10/16/2013 The community of Sunland and Tujunga is a real sleeper community. Very small town feel but close to just about everything since the 210 freeway runs parallel to the main blvd(foothill). The community is nestled along the mountains thus developers cant build huge apts. and over develop the area. The developers have tried to sneak an apartment into every last space but all the empty land is taken. With the mountains to the North, its impossible to over populate the direct area. Traffic is much less intense than most cities within Los Angeles. Crime seems very low and the town shuts down at night. If you want nightlife, Hollywood is about 20 minutes away. The community has really been on the upswing. Streets are finally being paved and home prices are up. You get a lot for your money compared to the crowded nearby cities of Glendale and Burbank, so i like it. The best thing about this town is that most places are within 15-20 min of the community, then you can come home to less of a rate race. People please keep investing in your properties and taking pride. Every little bit helps![Comment on this Posting]
Thinking of moving to Los Angeles??? - 8/22/2013 Don't! Avoid it as if your life depended on it. I have lived here two years, both in Hollywood and now a more upscale suburb. This place is a slum with few inhabitable areas. Beverly Hills, BelAir, Malibu... Don't be deceived about what money will buy here. Unless you have 20 million or more, you will be exposed daily to the slum life. Corruption, unethical business practice and dishonesty are so common here, it is rare to find professionals who even know what ethical, professional behavior is. Real estate agents are the scum of the earth here. I worked with three before finally buying a house. They are here to scam you, from both sides, buyer and seller. If you want to live in a safe neighborhood, plan on a home costing you at least 2.5 million. This does not however guarantee that you will not have to shop in a grocery store with uneducated, unconcerned, unethical management, employees and customers. The really disconcerting part is this city is so far gone, there is nothing that could ever make it a decent place to live. Why do you think stars move to Austin, North Carolina, and other places and commute to work here. I live in what is considered an upscale neighborhood here...houses from $700k to probably $10 million. A truck drives up to my house, starts stealing items from my property. I call the police while the robbery is in progress. Do you think they sent a police car? No, not during the robbery, not after the robbery, not ever. I pay over $12,000 per year in taxes and you cannot sent a police car when I am on the phone watching people rob my property? Los Angeles is a slum. I don't care how big the promotion is, or the salary, don't waste your time. [Comment on this Posting]
The City of Los Angeles - 5/20/2013 LA is a place to sell. everyone is selling something, more often than not- themselves. best of luck![Comment on this Posting]
Horrbile !! - 2/27/2013 Lived in California all my life and can't take it anymore moving soon and can't wait! First, cost of living is high, California is one of the highest taxed states in the nation. You are taxed and taxed to death. Good luck getting a good job because the cost of living is so high mist good companies are leaving to Texas.. the good jobs are leaving in droves here. An average apt in a nice area 1 (bd) is about $1,600+ . Most of my college friends who have degrees live at home because they cannot afford to live on their own, or they have 2 or 3 roommates. If you want to buy a house forget it. So expensive that most people drive to Riverside county and have a 2-3 hr commute. Traffic is horrible and I mean horrible takes about 1hr to get anywhere. You cannot park anywhere in the city without a worried of getting a parking ticket or being towed. Crime is about the same in all large cities but you here you also have to worry about the cops. The LAPD is one of the worst corrupt police agencies in the country. I'm actually more afraid of the LAPD than the criminals. And in Orange County, Sheriff Mike Corona was arrested and sent to prison for corruption . Just Goggle his name and read the story not even Orange County is crime free. Most people here live pay-check to pay-check live at home until in their 30's because the cannot survie. The people that seem to have money are only 1 paycheck away from the street and in debt so much. California only has the weather that is it ! [Comment on this Posting]
I have to leave Los Angeles - 2/25/2013 Let me make it very clear from the start: I love L.A. I am not a native, but have been here since 1983. I'm originally from Oklahoma City, and have lived in (in chronological order): Oklahoma City, Portland (OR), Seattle, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Albuquerque, San Diego, and now, Los Angeles. Back when I had money, I traveled 2-1/2 months a year, and have been to every state and major city in this country, and to 52 foreign countries. I don't think any city in the world has the unique combination of climate and cultural diversity that Los Angeles has, and that's the main reason I love it here. But I can't afford it anymore. My income is dramatically less than it used to be, and my rent (for a simple studio apartment in an older building in a decidedly not-fashionable neighborhood) takes over two thirds of that. For that reason, and that reason alone, I've got to return to my hometown, Oklahoma City. If I wanted to, I could rent a larger apartment or even a house for less than what I'm paying here. Since I'm over 70 now, there's no way I can work full time (I'd love to work part time), so the only income I can count on is my social security, and it'll go much, much farther in OKC than it's going here in LA. I'm back in touch with old highschool classmates back in OKC, but I have to admit that most of the people who are really important to me now are here in LA, and I'm going to miss them terribly. But, surprisingly, OKC has morphed into a surprisingly cosmopolitan place, so I guess I'll be OK.[Comment on this Posting]
All Does Not Glitter in LA - 2/17/2013 After 6 months of living here I have found several means of discrimination here: Grocery stores in south LA carry the unhealthiest foods one can buy; why? Low price. South LA is mostly populated by minorities. I must shop in the suburbs further south or shop in LA proper. Housing choices seems to be dated from the 1950s. Non-food shopping can also be difficult here, if you want to shop in a mall. Where are the malls in s LA? A dead one in Hawthorne, a decent one in Manhattan Beach/Lawndale, and a better one in Carson. Even the Big Box stores here seem to be lacking. Okay, I moved here from Reno, NV; completely different from LA; and super conservative-no thanks. I'll put up with the shopping and housing issues here for a bit, rather than returning to an uncomfortable city for me. Most of the people I've encountered, here, are friendly.[Comment on this Posting]
California is so overrated - 1/12/2013 I've lived in Los Angeles since 1980, and that is a very long time. I hate this area for so many reasons. First of all the housing costs are astronomical. For $300,000 you get a tiny crappy house in an area with gangster tagging everywhere. It's INSANE. My sister has a huge mansion in Houston that was 220K. The same house in LA would be at least a million dollars. I've been robbed at gunpoint by gang members and I live in a "good" area. I could go on and on about the joys of multiculturalism. This state has been ruined by the Democrats and their refusal to do anything about illegal immigration. The state is many billions in debt and doesn't seem to be able to correct the sinking ship. An illegal totalled my car on the freeway and had no insurance(of course) so I had to eat it. I have story after story like this. The city and is broke too, so the cops write lots of nonsense tickets and the parking "officers" also rape and pillage, all in the name of revenue enhancement. I believe that almost anywhere in the USA is about HALF as expensive as Los Angeles. I don't know why people stay here. I got stuck. Oh, the weather, that's right. It's supposed to be so great. Well, the last week has been cold as hell with nights in the mid 30's. I feel like I'm in New York. Can I say one good thing about LA? Okay, there are some good restaurants. But the mayor is a fool, and the city council is a crew of dunces. California is extremely overrated and waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too expensive. I'm planning to leave as soon as I can work it out. [Comment on this Posting]
Moving to Miami, FL - 1/4/2013 I must say Miami, FL is the place to be. Dont get me wrong but Los Angeles is a nice place to live. You got to have money to live here or Miami. Both places have a high crime rate so it wouldnt matter. I travel alot an if you like hot weather, nice beaches, fast pace and beautiful people then Miami's where you need to be. Los Angeles also has the same things but contains more of an american style in activities. Los Angeles is a very big city that has different area's such as the valleys, mountain ranges, and beaches. Its beautiful but they have Earthquakes which is worse than a hurricane. Los Angeles also has Landslides, Santa Ana Strong Winds and its polluted. There are beautiful people there but most have surgery done so dont think its all what it is on tv. LA is also can be very sad (HOLLYWOOD) there are lots of homeless people there and the people in a LA are just rude. But to me Florida citizens are very nice an Florida has nice clean air and its a relaxing place to live.[Comment on this Posting]
wow - 12/23/2012 L.A is waaayyy to packed. [Comment on this Posting]
Los Angeles - 10/20/2012 Great weather, great restaurants, and lots of things to do, LA is a great place to live and work when you're in your 20s-30s. With that said, in my 40s I feel I need a change of environment to something a little less congested and less stressful. The traffic in LA alone is enough to make anyone want to move, but all in all it is actually a pretty good place to live.[Comment on this Posting]
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I've had a drawing tablet and photoshop lying about for about 5 years without using it.... yeah, I'm lame....
Anyway, I just discovered how to make simple lineart, so here I go. First time ever using photoshop, and it was a lot of fun. Maybe I'll colour it 5 years in the future when I find out how. x)
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STEUBENVILLE, OH—"We're all struggling to answer God's call," said Kathryn Jean Lopez, editor of National Review Online, in describing a Catholic's vocation in public life to a packed house at Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Lopez entertained and informed the audience with a mixture of humor, anecdotes, and advice during her November 10 talk, "Faith, Journalism, and Politics."
She invited listeners to hear the call in the Liturgy of the Hours from the day of her talk to "walk in innocence," attentive to God's will for their lives. She asked, "Without humble servants walking in God's service, how will the world know his call?"
Lopez discussed the cultural turmoil so prevalent today. "Pope Paul VI warned us 41 years ago in Humanae Vitae that men would lose respect for women, that men would view women as mere objects for selfish enjoyment," she said. "Everything he predicted has now become reality. Culturally, it's hard to walk in innocence."
Lopez emphasized that the Catholic role in public life must be rooted firmly in the faith. She quoted Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, OFM Cap., who said, "We should see ourselves as Catholic first in the way we identify ourselves."
Lopez continued, "Of course, it demands we study our Catholic faith. The teaching is not a set of clothes we tailor to our liking."
Drawing on her background with National Review—founded by the prominent Catholic, the late William F. Buckley Jr.—and as a syndicated columnist and regular writer for a variety of Catholic publications, Lopez said, "A journalist rooted in a patrimony of principles anchored in the Gospel will be very different.
"Pope Benedict suggested in Spe Salvi, his encyclical on hope, that someone who has hope lives differently," Lopez said. "Many of you are here for something different than you can get at most college campuses. This is not running from the world, but finding people who will help you be good, who will help you be holy.
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Item# 02249539000 | Model# 49539Specifications & Dimensions
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Width: | 30 inches |
Cutout Dimensions: | See Installation Guide below Product Description |
Depth (in.): | 24.25 |
Depth with Door Open (in.): | 45.5 |
Door Opening Height (In.): | 16.5 |
Door Opening Width (In.): | 24.13 |
Height (in.): | 50.5 |
Lower Oven Capacity (cu. ft.): | 4.6 |
Lower Oven Interior Dimensions (WxHxD): | 24.13" W x 16.5 " H x 18.03" D |
Upper Oven Interior Dimensions (WxHxD): | 24.13" W x 16.5 " H x 18.03" D |
Weight (lbs.): | 285 |
Width (in.): | 30 |
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Delay Start: | Yes |
Sabbath Mode: | Yes |
Safety Lock: | Yes |
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Color Family: | Black |
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Lower Oven Bake Element Wattage: | 2750 |
Lower Oven Broiler Element Wattage: | 3400 |
Lower Oven Convection Wattage: | 2500 |
Minimum Circuit Rating: | 40 amps |
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Upper Oven Bake Element Wattage: | 3400 |
Upper Oven Broiler Element Wattage: | 2750 |
Upper Oven Convection Wattage: | 2500 watts |
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Upper Oven Broiler Location: | Top of oven |
Upper Oven Capacity (cu. ft.): | 4.6 |
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Upper Oven Light(s) Type: | Halogen |
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Lower Oven Bake Element Location: | Beneath oven floor |
Lower Oven Broiler Location: | Top of oven |
Lower Oven Light(s) Location: | Rear |
Lower Oven Light(s) Type: | Halogen |
Lower Oven Number of Rack Positions: | 5 |
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Convection Type: | Fan w/ Additional Element or Burner |
Oven Cleaning Method: | All self-clean |
Overall Type: | Double oven |
Temperature Range: | 170-550 deg. F |
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Delivering True Convection heating power, the black Kenmore 30" double wall oven 4953 makes it easy to produce thoroughly cooked meals every time. A fan and hidden third element in the ovens generate constant heat, eliminating temperature fluctuations that can affect cooking times. The 4.6 cu. ft. capacity allows you to easily accommodate multiple dishes, and the hidden heating element makes cleanup simple and hassle-free. As an added safety feature, the 30" double wall oven offers a lockout feature, preventing unintended door openings from ruining your delicate soufflés, juicy pork roasts, and perfectly browned casseroles.
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Intellectual. Someone you'd just like to sit down and talk to, maybe have drinks/dinner, for a few hours.
Physical (for lack of a better term). Someone you'd like to do an activity with, for instance: Golf a round with ? or get a guitar lesson from ? or act on stage with ? ....etc.
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MERIDEN — In trying to develop a way to advertise the city on its new electronic billboard and other billboards in the state, city officials and stakeholders have come up with a marketing campaign to change the perception of Meriden.
Officials are preparing a marketing plan with the theme of "Meriden 2020: Bringing it. Together." There are several reasons for the theme, including giving the target audience a real date to "hold onto" and a realistic date to complete projects.
"We want to enhance the perception of Meriden as a great place to live and work," said Don Wilson, of the Connecticut Economic Resource Center. "We want to turn some of that cynicism and skepticism into hope and pride."
As part of its arrangement with the company that operates a new electronic billboard on city property fronting Interstate 91, Meriden receives 2,000 hours of free billboard advertising each year. With images flashing every seven seconds, it equates to more than a one million images annually on the Meriden billboard and others around the state.
Rather than simply advertising events, the city decided to spend $25,000 on was used a marketing consultant. The Connecticut Economic Resource Center was chosen after a bidding process and a group of stakeholders began meeting with the CERC team. Four billboard images are being planned, including ones centered on schools in the city, businesses, recreational activities, and the ability to transportationvel both to Meriden and out of the city.
"This positive marketing campaign for the city of Meriden is another critical piece in the transformation that's ongoing," said City Councilor Brian Daniels. "We've got shovels in the ground on several major projects that are going to change Meriden for generations. Now we need a mechanism to get positive messages to businesses outside of Meriden and businesses inside of Meriden."
Among the projects underway are the downtown Hub redevelopment, the new train station and improved rail line, and the high school renovations.
While Meriden has plenty to be excited about, Midstate Chamber of Commerce President Sean Moore said that the stakeholder meetings were "brutally honest." The positives and the negatives were discussed.
"I think it will be a real loud, collective statement," Moore said. "The 'bringing it' has just a little bit of attitude and equates well to a younger crowd, a crowd that virtually every city in the country is trying to better connect with."
Among the assets CERC listed in the presentation were Meriden's history, its "beautiful landscapes and parks," culture, accessibility, educational opportunities and an inviting business climate. Some of the other issues it listed included a "run-down downtown," low-income housing, "few good restaurants and retail stores," the perception the city is unsafe, and numerous failed revitalization efforts.
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we all where a mask, physically, emotionally, we lie to ourselves' we lie to our loved one' we lie to strangers for they don't know what's truly behind each of our masks nor do we know
What's behind theirs we hide behind or masks sorrow, anger, hatred, love, our own minds who truly knows someone who can tell what's behind each of our masks you see someone smiling
they could be crying behind that mask, they could be angry behind that mask. You see someone crying on the floor people think that persons weak chances are this person is the strongest in the room. no one can truly tell what's behind the mask we put on in daily life nor do most try. People act happy to keep their loved ones happy this is a simple truth. but how can they know what's really going on.
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Team Dynamic (TD) Beaten! http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...12483081_n.jpg Currently ranked top 10 in ranked 5s http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/2421/top101744.png
Congrats! 4 AD meta. GG.
funny how some of the people giving out some simple help , by following their own advice managed to climb to super high elo. the dude from realelohell.wordpress.com has also gotten to super high elo season 2 and gets to play with private club of competive team memebers in NA.
Hey Ken. Last season I had a top ELO of 1373, and hovered in the 1300s for a bit then dropped to the mid 1200s. This season, I was 4-0 in placement matches, mostly playing mid lane(Rumble, Orianna, Morgana). Then I got placed with people who didn't know how to teamfight or position and lost a multitude of games in a row, and am now 1208 ELO and scared to play more ranked due to trolls. This is reinforced because of the new season 3 changes. Should I just spam ranked games and try and even out my ranking that way, or just try and get familiar with a couple champions in normals and then use them in ranked? Thanks.
The season 3 changes are huge. All the roles except AD carry got a huge change in both item builds and fighting potential. I will highly suggest you to practice in normals and find few generic builds that always work before you go back into ranked.
What are some of the best S3 builds/champions you know of so far? As best as I've figured things out so far, support seems to start philo+faerie, using the free ward mastery and the lack of early ganks to rush philo+sightstone, then boots, kage, ruby sightstone, aegis and then probably shureliya and runic bulwark, but I don't know about situational items or anything past that. I'm not sure if the flask is a good buy or not yet. It seems rather weak except at the very start, but you can keep it around for a rather long time, so it has some worth. I'm starting to wonder if heal is actually viable as a summoner spell now, too. Elisia's miracle seems pretty hard to fit in there unless you're just really well fed by level 15, though, but the passive that gives extra HP seems nice now that everyone is just so incredibly squishy. And you can't just take a tiny hit out of the defense tree for a few extra armor/MR any more. All the other active items are fun to play with too, but I'm just not sure what is and isn't good yet.
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Hey, thanks for doing this Ken. My question: So I've really enjoyed play Kha' Zix lately, but sometimes I have a hard time in early top lane, especially depending on the champ. If they are ranged, I tend to miss out on a lot of farm (especially against, say, Teemo). So what I have ended up doing usually is maxing my W first, with some Q along the way; that way I can put some pressure and have some sustain in lane. Because their is some AP scaling with the W if the passive is used (I think that is how it works), I end up doing a bit of a hybrid build. The question lies in the build. I get merc treads, the new Ravenous Hydra for that AoE melee, some health like Frozen Mallet, Last Whisper for the penetration, and finally some AP like Rylai's Scepter. This seems to work really well, as the Q and W combo does a massive amount of damage with slow. Does this Hybrid build actually work on Kha top lane, especially in ranked games, or should I just build AD like everybody else says? Keep in mind, im only level 27, so the games I've played are only unranked.


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The repercussions of BBC's Newsnight decision to run a piece on child abuse in the 1990s is still being felt.
The flaws in the reporting of the story have all the hallmarks of what journalist and author Nick Davies calls 'flat earth news'.
In his book of the same name, Davies argues that 'churnalism' has taken over from journalism: facts are not checked properly and reporters follow bandwagons instead of stories.
Everyone expects more of the BBC.
The piece in question was put together jointly: by Newsnight and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The Bureau was established to return to the standards of journalism of yesteryear.
The whole episode is tragic for the victims of child abuse. It also highlights how difficult it is to escape the new model of reporting news.


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It was Pirate Pak Day last Wednesday so hubby and I released our inner pirate at White Spot.
For one day a year, White Spot creates Pirate Paks for adults. The adult Pirate Paks come with a choice of the Legendary Burger, the BC Burger, BC Chicken Burger or Portobello Provolone Veggie Burger along with the unlimited fries, drink, ice cream…and the trademark chocolate coin!
Hubby had the BC Burger and I had the Portobello. Moist meat with cheese and the tasty Triple O sauce sandwiched between the soft and fresh buns. The adult version burgers were just as good as the simple kids versions and they took us back to those days when we sat in the backseat of the car with the White Spot take out trays. Service was a bit slow but considering the long wait for this special day, the servers were not to be faulted.
Pirate Pak Day wasn't just a benefit for the patrons – for every Pirate Pak sold (kids and adults), White Spot donated $2 to the Zajac Ranch for Children, a charity that gives children and teens with illnesses and disabilities a summer camp experience.
This year was a record-breaking year with over $50,000 raised!
Thank you White Spot for letting me re-live some great childhood memories.
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Sake Professional Course
See Sake Professional Course for 2008 Itinerary.
See Sake Pro 2006 for some photos.
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good
teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." Indeed, John has inspired me throughout my journey
learning about sake. Beginning with his book, "Sake's Hidden Stories" I became fascinated with the attention to detail that goes into making an excellent sake. It was a
natural progression, then, for me to attend his Sake Professional course and I am so glad I did. It had everything from detailed sake brewing techniques, to extensive sake tastings, to lively discussions of all
aspects of sake and the sake industry. If you are serious about sake then you don't want to miss this course.
Michael G. Emmons, App Apps, LLC 2009
Creator of the iPhone Sake tasting app
Wasted Time? None.
I had concerns regarding John Gauntner's three-day Sake Professional Course. Though
I knew little about sake, I wondered whether the time and expense was a good idea. It
was. John's class started on-time, ended on-time, covered what he said it would in well-prepared and detailed fashion, and he answered every question in an enthusiastic room. His extensive and well-chosen sake samples allowed us to taste every
point he was trying to get across. You must be prepared to study a bit to pass the exam, but that extra measure of learning helps you to justify the time and expense in the end.
J.B. Master Tigris Beverage Co. 2009
I wasn't sure exactly what to expect from this course, but having sat-through as well as
taught many wine courses (at all levels), I assumed it'd be similar.
I was wrong.
Let me explain: the primary reason I began teaching wine (and other beverage) was
because, obsessed with wine, I attended many lectures, seminars, etc. Without fail, I witnessed a parade of dry-as-toast, droning, wine nerds who, though profoundly
knowledgeable, failed to pass ANY knowledge on to their audience. It was as if their goal was to let everyone know how much THEY knew about wine, rather than espousing the
goal of passing that knowledge on and creating passion and excitement for fledgling wine folks.
Having been familiar with John Gauntner's "Sake World" for many years (Sake World is a
GREAT reference for those looking for a one-source site for all things Sake), I knew that the potential certainly existed for another non-learning experience. I could not have been more wrong.
John's course was evenly-paced, intense, challenging and entertaining! He covers Sake in a "soup to nuts" fashion, without becoming mired in the minutiae (which I'm certain
…and hopeful…will come with the second level). John CLEARLY demonstrated his deep level of Sake knowledge, but filtered the information in a manner that inspired, rather
than intimidated, an amateur like me.
Being on the wholesale side of the beverage business, my wine knowledge has only
rare application in day-to-day calls. Because of John's course, however, I've already found that a working knowledge of Sake has huge benefits in everyday sales
conversations! So far, there is nothing I learned in John's course that I've been unable to use, if needed, in the streets.
For those, either in the beverage industry or aspiring to be in the industry, this course IS A "MUST".
-Tim Hirota, Southern Wine and Spirits
I went to New York thinking I knew a lot about sake, but after attending John Gauntner's Sake Professional Course, I realized I had barely scratched the
surface. Three days and 100+ sake tastings later, I have a plethora of new knowledge and an even deeper appreciation for sake. From rice varieties to
koji to the effects different water has on the final product, every aspect of sake brewing is explored. John is an excellent teacher and communicator, and truly an expert in all things
sake. I highly recommend this course for anyone who has a passion for sake. I greatly appreciate the effort and heart John put into making this course a meaningful and
worthwhile experience and I can't wait to further my knowledge in Level 2!
Karise Murayama, LosAngelesSake.com
What differentiates a great teacher from an average one
is an innate and developed ability to balance fact with nuance. In his course, John displayed
tremendous precision of thought supported by a nuanced and granular understanding of the global sake industry. John is a thought leader in the sake
industry supported by his in-depth knowledge of the industry, access to a wide and deep network of industry professionals, and a lucid understanding of when the answer to a
sake-related question is "It Depends" and when it is black and white. John's class is a well designed thoughtful class that can serve as a solid building block for someone
interested in getting involved in the sake industry.
Akshay Shetty, 2009
New York
In my role as Director of Education for Fedway Associates Inc., I have completed coursework from the Society of Wine Educators, the Wines and Spirit
Education Trust and the Guild of the Sommelier. What do all these institutions lack? A course on sake! Thanks to John, I now have knowledge of all things
sake and an incredible resource for information to share with our sales' force and their customers. Our portfolio includes over ten breweries and sales continue to grow so the
need for comprehensive information is vital. It's not too bad to brag about passing the test either! John's teaching style is informative and casual but the salient points are
clearly communicated and the handouts are well organised to make presentations easy to assemble. Whether you work in retail, restaurant or distribution, this class is peerless
for sake education. Hope to see you in Japan for part 2!
Gerry Peserchia, 2009
Fedway Associates
I have taken the Sake Professional Course in NYC in summer of '09. The course was thorough and fun with many of his interesting personal experiences in the
Japan's sake world. I was amazed with not only John's extensive knowledge of sake but also his knowledge of Japanese culture, geography and history to
go along with it. (He is more Japanese than I am!) Broad selections of sake were offered for tasting in the class to understand the differences of all kinds which I have never been
able to experience before.
Another thing to mention was his passion of teaching. He was always attentive to anyone
's questions in very approachable and kind manner. No questions were unanswered. I enjoyed the course very much. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is
interested in learning about sake in depth. Looking forward to taking level 2 in Japan as soon as it becomes available.
Iori Kataoka , 2009
Shuraku Sake Bar and Bistro / Zest Japanese Cuisine, Vancouver B.C. Canada
John's method of teaching both the "short answer" and the more "technically advanced" covers all ranges of people who one may be trying to educate. There is
nothing in the Sake World that John does speak of. It is as comprehensive in the history, to brewing process, to culture, and to the tastings of almost 100
different Sakes that could not even imagine is paralleled. I highly recommend John's class no matter your Sake knowledge. You will learn, be entertained, and come out with
a great understanding that Sake needs to be promoted to rid of the misconceptions and to clear the mystery behind this ancient beverage.
Avery Martin, New York 2009
"No sake stone left unturned is the perfect description for this course.
John goes into great depth and covers all of the intricacies that make up
the wonderful ambrosia that is sake. Everyone who is lucky enough to take
this course will leave it feeling that they are among a handful of people in
the United States and around the world that have a real understanding of all
the many facets that make up sake. John keeps the material interesting for
both total sake neophytes as well as those who have a more advanced
understanding of sake. John's manner is approachable and open and his
teaching style is clear, and he is able to make even the most mundane facts
interesting. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to explore
the world of sake."
Blake Spahn, CEO, Ty Ku 2009
Your course is essential for anyone that is truly passionate about sake. It is the necessary well rounded education on a topic that appears simple yet has so many underlying complexities that are necessary to understand for true
appreciation. The course simplifies complex processes and pieces things together in a very cogent way that allows even the layman the ability to wrap their head
around the topic. While the course goes in depth on the brewing process what is truly fascinating are the anecdotes used and historical facts that tie the topics together and
keep the subject matter fresh and relevant. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would recommend it to anyone.
Kirk Spahn, Ty Ku, 2009
"The Sake Professional Course was extremely worthwhile and informative. An A to Z of sake. John is a first rate instructor; both his passion and knowledge are consistently
conveyed throughout the course. The material is very well organized and
approachable, yet sufficiently in depth. This is a "must attend" for anyone
who wants to really understand sake."
Andrew T. Chrisomalis, COO, Ty Ku 2009
As a producer of an alcohol-focused, educational television program, it was imperative that I gain as much information about the subject of sake' as possible. My
initial approach to learning this art was to gain knowledge by working in a sake' brewery in Japan for the 2009 sake' season. Once I completed my brewing
internship program, I found that I was capable of producing one style of sake. However, I was not fully educated in the variety of the many different styles, regions,
history or the nuances of the business industry as a whole. After partaking in John Gauntners' Sake' Professional Course, where he passionately touts that "No sake'
stone left unturned" I realized he was not overstating. During this extensive and intensive course, there was truly "no Sake' stone unturned". I feel with this program, together with
my time brewing in Japan, I am well rounded in this subject matter and find that John's course will serve me well whether I use the knowledge for TV production, importation, sales or brewing.
Richard Gummoe, Executive Producer, 2009
Boy Meets Still TV
I had the good fortune of taking the Sake Professionals' Course because the distribution company that I work for had the opportunity to send 1 person to the course
because of our relationship with TYKU. Before taking the course I knew nothing about sake, beyond knowing that I enjoyed drinking it. The course not only
demystified sake, but in fact I now feel as if I can hold an engaging high level conversation on the subject. Being a bit of a wine geek, I sppreciated the high technical
level of the course, particularly in reference to the production methodology and some of the chemistry, etc. Also, because the class were generally more advanced than I in their
sake studies, I very much enjoyed and appreciated to fast pace of the class. I feel I learned an incredible amount and am so excited to continue to drink sake and expand my experience with sake.
Jordan Lari, 2009
Empire Merchants
"The Sake professional Course covered all aspects of sake, from brewing to tasting and provided the context for understanding the geographic variations of sake. John
Gauntner is a superb lecturer who makes the subject of sake fascinating for
-Mary Goetter, President, 2009
International Education Services, LLC
I was exposed to premium sake 25 yrs. ago by a Japanese sushi
chef, who taught me the correct way to eat and enjoy all Japanese food.
He would occasionally get a bottle brought to him by someone returning
from Japan. Nobu-San would share and explain what I was having but it
was confusing and a little hard to understand.
I now work in a wine store owned by two Master Sommeliers. We have
always been a leading edge kind of store and started carrying premium
sake almost ten years ago. We stumbled through learning what we could
from some articles and suppliers info until we became aware of your book
and subsequently your enthusiasm for sake. One of the owners has taken
your course in New York and two courses in Japan, her enthusiasm has
driven our sales and an ever expanding selection of sake. I attended the
class with the other owner so that we could begin to keep up with Sally.
The way you presented the vast array of information in a clean and
logical order opened my eyes to so much I had taken for granted. Sake is
liquid art and as such is very subjective, however understanding the
history, materials and techniques can make for a much more gratifying
As the buyer for the store I now have the ability and desire to choose
and present a broader and more interesting selection of sake's and to
educate and inform our customers to another interesting and exciting
beverage choice. Domo! Sensei!!
Jeff Mathews, 2009
The Boulder Wine Merchant
The course was great! John was his usual fountain of sake knowledge when
teaching. The 90 or so bottlings we tasted covered a wide
range of styles, rices, yeasts, ages, etc. There is certainly no better
opportunity in the US to taste and evaluate such a collection with such
all-star instruction. Overall it was a great experience – highly
recommended for anyone interested in sake.
Wayne Belding, 2009
The Boulder Wine Merchant
This is an excellent and comprehensive class on sake. I don't think there was a "stone unturned" or a question un-answered, and the tastings were some of the most
thoughtful I have ever encountered in the wine/sake/beverage business. We compared rice varietals, yeast strains, regions, pressing techniques,
temperature differences, and quality levels, and the sakes chosen for these tastings demonstrated the differences and made sense. John is an amazing teacher, and does
a great job of explaining a very complicated beverage in understandable steps.
I recommend this class to anyone interested in sake, regardless of their profession. Very inspiring and eye-opening!
Morgan Hartman, 2009
Vine Connections LLC
John's course was fun and informative.? He definately knows his sake and
consequently, now so do I.
Craig Dahlberg, 2009
moto-i in Minneapolis
Having the unique opportunity to learn about sake from John was truly
enjoyable and memorable. The amount of knowledge he has gathered over
the years in a field that is not so easy to access, specially for
non-Japanese, is amazing. I highly recommend taking this intense course
if you are in any way interested in sake. Tastings are also very well
done, always with a very specific purpose, whether to showcase regional
styles, sake rice types, even serving temperatures and vessels. It was
great to taste almost 100 sakes in three days, specially those that are
impossible to find in the US. This enriching experience was hard to beat
and I am certain my sake program with over 120 labels will immensely
benefit from it.
Dieter Xiao, General Manager, Shibuya Restaurant, MGM Grand Las Vegas, 2009
Andre Bishop (2007)
Owner, Izakaya Chuji Japanese Restaurant Chain, Melbourne, Australia
One with the lot! John Gauntner's Sake Professional Course is the one stop,
be-all and end-all, look no further, insight into the world of sake. From the basics through to the nitty gritty, all points are covered and it's one hell of a ride.
During the first section of the course, each day participants are skillfully guided through the tastings and technical in the classroom, then masterfully unleashed into the
world of izakayas and sake bars at night to put their newfound knowledge to the test. John is always there for you, with his limitless knowledge and unyielding passion for
one of the world's great drinks. His expertly prepared class notes, extensive tasting hints and well considered evening haunts make this course a must do for anyone who has
more than passing interest in sake. The excursions into the world of sake brewing and the kura visits are worth their weight in gold, an experience you would not be able to enjoy by any other means.
Trevor Fleming, Lesley Kehoe Galleries, Austraila
I am the gallery manager for Lesley Kehoe Galleries, dealers in fine Japanese works of art. In January 2007 I was fortunate enough to attend the sake
professional course in Tokyo. The course was a thorough and enlightened introduction to the many guises of Nihonshu. Unlike many of the attendees, I am not involved
professionally in the beverage industry however this was no barrier to John presenting a clear and balanced presentation of the available information. The range of sake on
tasting was extensive and represented a huge variety of styles. I came away from the course on massive high and would not hesitate in recommending this course. Become a 酒人 (sake person) !!
Beau Timken (2003)
Owner/operator of True Sake, the first sake-only retailer in the United States
If you are ready to take the next step in your fascination and love of
sake the only way to go is up with John Gauntner. Consider the
professional sake tasting course a graduate education as you explore the
essence of sake from such an elevated perspective. This course tied in a
perfect blend of understanding, appreciation and sheer fascination. Sake is
indeed and art form and the professional sake tasting program provided me
the proverbial ability to "pull the curtain back on the wizard" in terms
of understanding the nuances and quirks that make this industry what it
is. Whether you are a beginner or self-taught junky the SPC provides you
the rarest of all perspectives on the inner-workings of an age-old
profession that is exploding onto the global stage. John Gauntner is a
once-in-a-lifetime tour guide and professor wrapped up in an enjoyable and
personable package. In a word the professional sake tasting program is
purely 'enjoyable' and an experience that will energize you for the rest
of your life.
Kjetil Jikiun (2006)
Head Brewer, Nogne O,
Det Kompromisslose Bryggeri AS, Norway
I participated in John Gauntner's Sake Professional Course January 2006.
In my perception, this is the best way for a non Japanese speaker to get a proper understanding of sake, and I would strongly recommend anyone with a dedicated
interest in sake to take this course. It is however, important to take the whole course, including the visits to the various breweries, as this gives a broader understanding of the
cultural and technical aspects of sake and sake brewing.
The 5 days of which my course took place, was extremely tiring, as the day's itinerary
was packed. This is however a good thing, as I felt I did nothing but living, thinking and doing sake for 5 days.
I cannot write about this course, without mentioning the dinners which followed every day's classes. This included everything from restaurants to Izakayas where the meals, the
sake and the atmosphere were absolutely wonderful.
Nancy Cushman (2006)
Proprietor & Sake Sommelier of
O Ya Restaurant in Boston, MA
If you've been bitten by that alluring sake bug like I was ten years ago, and you want to
take a deeper dive into this "drink of the gods" for your professional development or purely as a personal quest, take John Gauntner's Sake Professional Course. As an avid
sake enthusiast and restaurateur, I found tremendous value in this course. Over the intensive course, John will guide you through an engaging tour of this wonderful
beverage that is as complex and fascinating as wine – - from the history and tradition thousands of years old, to visits to modern day sake brewers where you will have the
privilege of seeing the brewing process in action. The "classroom" education is reinforced by tastings of numerous sakes. John's anecdotes and stories, collected over
decades of his immersion in the sake world, add vivid texture to the course. And of course, it is sake after all, so your fellow classmates are pretty much guaranteed to be
fun and come from a host of interesting backgrounds.
If you like sake, love sake, want to learn about it for your professional or personal
development, or even have a slight interest in digging deeper than admiring those beautiful labels, take the Sake Professional Course.
Elise Gee (2006)
Sake Educator, Vancouver
Considering whether to take John Gauntner's Sake Professional Course is a
no brainer. When you complete the course, you'll be a sake aficionado schooled by one of the great sake experts in the world, who'll have personally guided you through
numerous tastings and brewery tours in Japan. It's a unique opportunity not to be missed by anyone with a keen interest in sake.
John's passion for sake is evident in his books and articles, which are wonderfully written and informative, but they're nothing compared to being in the same room
listening to this guy talk. From the basics of how sake is made, to the nitty-gritty of yeast strains, to his many enjoyable sake anecdotes and observations, John's enthusiasm is palpable and inspiring.
It was remarkable to meet others–from different countries and walks of life–and bond via our mutual love of sake. It made me realize just how far-reaching this drink's popularity
and influence has spread outside of Japan.
The course allowed me to truly understand, by seeing first-hand, the depth of tradition
and care that goes into the craft of sake-making, which has only further enhanced my interest and appreciation for nihonshu.
Rick Smith & Hiroko Furukawa (2007)
Sakaya…New York's first shop specializing in sake
Hiroko and I couldn't have had a more thorough immersion in all aspects of
sake than that which we experienced at with the SPC this past January in Tokyo. I can't imagine how any course on sake could have been more comprehensive and, equally
important was that the material was presented in the most articulate, easily understandable and absorbable fashion…not so easy for a subject fraught with
complexity and inextricably intertwined with thousands of years of Japanese culture. This is THE definitive course of study for anyone who is passionate about sake and/or
involved with serving or selling it. We cannot thank you enough for giving us the foundation necessary to launch our shop in NYC!
David A. Roth (2007)
General Manager Koji -Yakitori – Sake – Bar, Hartford CT.
John's course is a must for anyone interested in sake. I strongly suggest
getting in as soon as possible because the interest in sake and John's classes get's bigger every year. His approach to teaching the ways of sake is down to earth and very
comprehensive. I use what I have learned on a daily basis with my staff and clientelle. It was an honor to be in the presence of someone so knowledgable and so humble. It is
easy to see why the Japanese sake community loves him so. I look forward to taking the advanced class in Febuary of 2008. Thank you John for being a wonderful sensei and a hell of a guy.
Todd Eng (2007)
Owner-operator of soon-to-be-opened sake pub in SF
" ***** out of five!" I laughed, I cried, I drank sake until it came out of my ears!
John Gauntner's sake professional course is unlike anything else out there, a delicious and intensely focused, yet thoroughly enjoyable exploration into the world of sake. I
came away with a far deeper appreciation, not just for sake, but for Japanese culture and cuisine as well. Highly recommended.