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WASHINGTON, July 7, 2005 A little more than a year ago, the 2nd Battalion of the Iraqi Intervention Force made its way through the streets of Baghdad, Iraq, hunting insurgents. It was the fledgling army's first operational military patrol, backed up by a team of coalition military advisers.
Iraqi army Maj. Abbas Jassim Jebir, then a company commander with the 2nd Battalion, told Iraqis while he was out on patrol that day, "There are more on the way just like us."
Jebir's comments were prophetic. Today's Iraqi military is not the same as it was a year ago. And as he told the citizens of Baghdad, more like him have come to Iraq's aid.
The Iraqi military is increasingly taking control of security missions throughout Iraq, but it is a process often overshadowed by sensational attacks on civilians in the country.
Coalition officials have pointed out the steady progress of the Iraqi forces and acknowledged there is still more work to be done before Iraqi forces accept full responsibility for securing their nation. However, there have been considerable strides made by the Iraqi army in the past year. Leading that force during its transition from the parade field to the battlefield has been the responsibility of Gen. Babakir Shawkat Zebari, chief of staff of the Iraqi Joint Forces.
"There is no comparison," Babakir told American Forces Press Service via e-mail through a translator. "It is 180 degrees different than it was last year at this time, and there are four basic reasons why," he said.
First, the Iraqi force has grown significantly, he said, adding that mentorship of Iraqi forces by the coalition in tactical conditions is helping the military forces mature.
"Our ability to supply the force is keeping pace with our ability to field the force, so far, and perhaps most importantly, we are identifying poor performers, rooting out corruption wherever we can and replacing those personnel accordingly," Babakir said.
In 2004, a small fraction of an Iraqi unit refused to engage the enemy after they were ambushed and later regrouped at an Iraqi training base north of Baghdad. Coalition officials cited miscommunication and cultural issues as the underlying reasons why some of the Iraqi soldiers did not fight.
More than a year later, things have changed. Iraqi military forces have participated in many of the major engagements in Iraq. They have conducted operations in Najaf, Fallujah, Baghdad, Mosul and other cities, and many of these operations have been independent missions with Iraqis planning, coordinating and carrying out the mission with no coalition assistance. The Iraqi armed forces now also have a navy and air force.
"When I see us accomplish the task before us with the help of the Iraqi people -- ordinary citizens -- this is key, in my opinion," Babakir said. "I see a military that is being built that believes in democracy, human rights, the importance of the law, and with a desire to serve the Iraqi people."
Today there are more than 76,000 in the Iraqi armed forces. Of that, some 530 are navy and 190 are air force personnel, according to a U.S. State Department report. Last year, there was merely one operational Iraqi army battalion.
In June, the 5th Brigade, 6th Division, of the Iraqi army became operational after completing their training. Soon, Iraqi Marines will assume full responsibility for the security of Basrah and Khor al Amaya oil terminals, relieving U.S. sailors. Recently, a company of 100 newly trained Iraqi troops assisted coalition forces during Operation Spear in western Iraq.
Iraqi military forces have been responsible for the capture and killing of insurgent forces throughout Iraq, and they have discovered numerous weapons caches on a weekly basis. They have also helped free hostages throughout the country, including Australian Douglas Wood, who was recently rescued after being held for six weeks. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division found him as the unit conducted cordon-and-search operations in northwestern Baghdad.
But, as the Iraqi military becomes more of a viable military force, their casualty rates have increased. In a speech in June, President Bush stated that more than 2,000 Iraqi security personnel have been killed in Iraq. But the toll, which has surpassed that of U.S. casualties, is not keeping Iraqis from joining the military.
"There are more than enough recruits," Babakir said. Recently he visited a recruiting station and asked personnel there about recruitment. Earlier the recruitment center had announced that an Iraqi army battalion would be formed and that they were seeking 1,000 applicants. Nearly 23,000 recruits applied, Babakir said.
Babakir noted that potential recruits undergo a vetting process that checks an individual's identity, mental and physical health and literacy, and all recruits must be within the military service age range of 18-35.
"We check their background to ensure they do not have a dirty past from the (Saddam) Hussein era," Babakir said. "They must be willing to serve wherever the armed forces send them," he added.
"For example, they may join in one city, but they may be moved to an area that is under a specific threat," Babakir said. "They serve the needs of Iraq. ... This generation of servicemen will grow to become tomorrow's leaders."
"Under Saddam's rule, all people feared for their lives, including the members of the armed forces," Babakir said. "They served in the military under coercion and intimidation for the sole purposes of Saddam. Today's military enlists volunteers who want to serve the people of Iraq."
According to Iraqi and coalition officials, in recent months there has been an increase in civilian cooperation. Tip lines stocked with fresh tips from citizens are leading Iraqi security personnel to insurgent hideouts, weapons caches and supporters.
"We are better able to keep the insurgents on the run, and we must continue to do so," Babakir said. "We are doing much better at gaining and keeping ground once held and controlled by those who would do harm.
"This is slow and hard work. (But) if no one can supply the insurgents, if no one can support the insurgents, then the insurgents will find it harder and harder to fight," Babakir said. "We must keep up the pressure on them. We need the help of the local citizens to do this effectively."
The pressure, coalition officials said, will continue to intensify as Iraqi military forces continue to develop. The Iraqi navy now has a fleet of patrol and assault boats and an air force with fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft that provide theater airlift, reconnaissance and tactical transportation and support. It also has an army with armor, special operations, and anti-insurgent units that are killing and capturing insurgent forces throughout Iraq.
The quality of the Iraqi force is noteworthy too, Babakir said. The Iraqi military is now better equipped, trained and cared for than Saddam's military. Iraqi soldiers are expected to meet training standards and achieve proficiency with their equipment, and that takes time, Babakir said.
"Where have you known an armed forces to be built so fast, to do so much, in so little time?" Babakir asked. "None of this would be possible without the help the coalition, and we are so grateful for that support. We simply could not do any of this without the help we receive. ... I ask you, where have you seen such an undertaking before in history?"


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I heard this place was supposed to have great cupcakes as evidenced by the long lines people wait on to get it. My line wasn't too long but after the wait instead of delicious all I got was disappointed. I had the red velvet cupcake and it was small for the price, very dry and not really all that tasty. Tried again a second time thinking maybe it was an off day for the bakery but nope same result second time around. Makes me not want to try anything else they offer. I don't get why there's such hype about this place. My money is better spent at another place that sells a better product like Crumbs. Only postive was staff was friendly and decor was decent.
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I was so excited when they opened a magnolia in this location near my workplace because I've been dying to try a famous magnolia bakery. I became even more excited when I saw a line wrapped around the block. So I got on line and waited for my red velvet cupcake. And.. I wasn't wowed. The cupcake itself was not moist enough and was too crumbly to the touch. The frosting was only okay, perhaps a little too sweet. I also found it strange that they put my small lone cupcake in a cupcake box fit for two. Talk about going green; Magnolia Bakery definitely is not. The only plus that I found was that the service was very friendly and nice.

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Bentrice Jusu, 2011 intern, receives Building the Dream Award
January 26th, 2012
On January 23, at the campus celebration of Martin Luther King Day, junior Bentrice Jusu received the Building the Dream Award for embodying Dr. King's spirit and working for social justice. An art major from Trenton, N.J., Bentrice was a 2011 intern in the Institute for Public Engagement's Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program. She worked in several programs at the Shalom Project in Winston Salem, including their food pantry, clothing closet and youth enrichment programs. She also developed and implemented an original art curriculum for their children clients (ages 5-11 years old). Her experience in IPE's nonprofit management seminar and vocational reflection seminars intensified her goals to start her own nonprofit organization.
"Bentrice came to our program with an unwavering passion for the nonprofit sector and the desire to empower youth in our community," said Velvet Bryant, Assistant Director of the Institute For Public Engagement.
Jusu is the owner of Both Hands Artlet, a nonprofit organization serving inner-city youth who are endangered by violence in their homes and on the streets of Trenton. Jusu's vision is for her business to become a creative outlet for all teens, not just those at risk. In 2011, she received the "Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award for a Social Venture" from the Wake Forest Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship.
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How to Improve Your Attitude
To improve your attitude means to improve your mind. There are many aspects in life that can create a negative impact on the our thought process. Think about it, the change from a positive attitude to a negative attitude can happen within a moment, and bad news or being around negative people also can make this change of mind.
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2Don't compare yourself to others. In human nature we naturally compare ourselves to others in looks, life style and general attitude. The key is not to compare and accept who you are accept your personality and accept your looks this will give you the power to control your own thoughts and life.
3Do your best not to 'be like others'. If we try to be like others and want what they have you will never be happy thus having a bad attitude towards life, believe in what you have and make the best of your situation by staying positive and remembering that there is always one person out there that has got it a little worse then You.
4Remember times in your life where you were most happy and what it was that made you happy and try to relate that to your current situation and make the most of the here and now. Looking at the past remembering you were happy once means that it can happen.
5Focus on one thing rather than many, if we try to complete two goals the chances are one goal will never be achieved and will become a chore rather than a life goal, by excepting your limit and how much you can juggle but still be excited about doing, the more likely you will achieve the goal.
6Don't be so hard on yourself, you're only human! Remember, life is for living not worrying, think yourself positive tell the truth its easier to prove.
7Be truthful. Lying can make a very negative impact on our lives. With it can come great regret and self loathing. Try telling the truth and you will see the weight lifted off your shoulders. You might need to deal with the consequences (which will not last forever), so why live with a burden? Just clear your mind and move forward to enjoy the rest of your life.Ad
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- Do positive activities that make you happy .
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- Don't compare yourself to others.
- Think yourself Positive
- give your self goals but only work to one goal at a time.
- Surround yourself with positive people.
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Name: Constance JM Musgrove
Location: Bridgeville, DE
Date: 07/14/2011
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Does your Client enjoy music..? Sometimes, a soft music presence, seems to sooth and calm them.
Use a battery operated player, and music from her era.
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Bathing without a Battle might be a great resource for you. It's a bathing method that was developed by nurses and can be used both by family cargivers at home as well as facility caregivers. You might want to see if your local library has the book or DVD available, if not you'd have to order it. You can find it on-line -just plug in Bathing without a Battle.
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Try giving her a bath in her bed. I had a problem with my husband until I started giving him his bath in bed. I use dove soap and it has a light scent. I can also hand him a cloth to wash his private parts, which he does with out any complaint. I keep him covered except for the area that is being washed. This might help in keeping her from getting cold. I use a lotion on my husband that is pleasant to smell. He gets two baths a day, one in the morning and one at night. It is important to dry all area well. I use baby powder which helps keep protect the skin as well. Hope this helps.
Name: Teresa L
Location: Kansas
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 02:52 PM
Does the woman have dementia? There are many ways of communicating that do not include verbal- you can show her what you are going to do (like use a washing motion between your legs to show her that you are going to do that next) Or you can tell her what the plan will be beforehand. You can use pictures taped to the shower wall to point to. I'm going to assume she does not have dementia. If she refuses to use soap, that is her right. There are wash products that do not have soap in them. There are also redi-bath wipes that work pretty well for taking care of odor especially in sensitive areas. You can get a glycerine soap which is not detergent based...I think it goes by the name 'purpose'. Some people are extremely sensitive to perfumes and detergents. My daughter has reactions to soaps, but sensitive skin dove works well for her. Sitz bath is also an alternative for the peri-region. Has she ever explained to you why she does not want to use soap? I really don't recommend you get in the shower with her in a bathing suit, I find that to be unprofessional. I wish I had more information, allow her to wash her own body as much as possible- her choices are important.
Name: Crystal
Location: Colorado
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 09:30 AM
You may try writing things down and going over them before the shower is she is able to comprehend. Also if she is able to comprehend you may ask her how she would like it done or let her wash her more private places. There are also bowls that sit on the toilet and you can soak her private parts on days in between showers so she has fewer showers. Also bed baths may be better for her.
Name: Belinda
Location: Washington, DC
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 09:17 AM
I can very much relate to your frustration in such a situation. First as far as removing the shower seat...is that something he does so he can take a shower. I had that problem at my home when my mother was staying with me and my step-son every morning would remove the shower seat. At first I would just put it back but I finally decided to talk with him about it explaining how the shower seat although an obstacle to him was a safety need for my mother. I asked when he removed it in the morning if he could just take an additional five minutes and put it back. Not sure if that will help with that issue.
Now the problem with the cleansing...soap can be somewhat irritating to the private area. Have you tried some of the things made specifically for cleansing that area? Also if trying to do it in the shower doesn't work...perhaps putting a blue pad on the bed and using some cleansing wipes, again that are specifically designed for the private area, to clean before she gets in the shower might help as well. Hope these few suggestions will be of assistance
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 07:07 AM
I suggest you tell the son it's time his mother went into a facility that can care for her!!
Name: Mary
Location: Oregon
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 07:00 AM
Hello B,
I am a professional caregiver too. You need to have a sit down conversation with your clients son and explain the logistical aspects of his mothers care.1) Explain that you need the chair in the shower area so his mom can rest and be comfotable at shower time.2)To add to your clients comfort level, drape her in a large beach towel then seat her on the shower chair. As she has hearing loss "undrape" the body area that is going to be washed, this will signal to her what part of the body is going to be washed. I have found that the towel provides a level of modesty that makes a shower more comfortable. 3) Invite the client to wash private areas if she is able to. I know that some Elders can be very "shower resistance" but feel better after they are clean and dry. I hope some of this helps.
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Name: Nina
Location: Indian Lake, NY
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 06:41 AM
Try to speak with her before you start the shower and tell her as much as possible, with the hearing aid in, about what you wish to do. Also, the son needs to understand that the shower chair is not just about ease in showering his mother, but about her safety. Is tyhere a reason that she does not like the soap, ie. it stings if it gets in her eyes? Try to find out and use tear free shampoo for her whole body, it will still clean, but will not sting as much in her eyes or any sores or cuts. Suggest that while you are helping to shower his mother, the son might want to find other things to occupy him, so that he is not aggitating his mother or in your way with ideas and opinions, unless he is needed for safety reasons. If you work with an agency, talk to the people you work with.
Date: 07/12/2011
Time: 06:02 AM
Bless you for your caring persistence. How about turning on some soothing music in the background (which I realize you'd have to turn up the volume for her to hear)? If you give the patient the washcloth what does she do with it? How about covering part of her (with a towel)while you bathe another part. How about a small portable heater in the bathroom to warm her up after the bath? I cannot understand why the family would remove the shower chair; can you put it back in just for the time of the bath? Much luck; I'm sure you will find a way to accomplish the task.
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This example is included in the MoSync SDK's /examples folder. For information on importing the examples into your workspace, see Importing the Examples.
When the application starts the user sees the main application screen with the message "Press PLAY to start game". On tapping "Play" the user is instructed to choose a weapon: rock, paper, or scissors. (The displayed weapons images can be found in the project's /Resources/Images folder.) Tapping a weapon plays the game against the computer opponent. The winner is computed by Game.cpp, and the result of the contest is shown to the user. The application keeps track of wins, ties, and losses, displaying these totals after each round.
The application's project is split into several code files, linked together through header files. In Moblet.cpp we manage the application. In PlayScreen.cpp we define the UI elements. And in Game.cpp we handle the game logic (scoring, etc.). The entry point for the entire application is in main.cpp.
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RSU Public Television to Launch 'Perspectives' Series on Oct. 6
A new local television series focusing on community issues, the arts and sports will begin airing on RSU Public Television on Friday, Oct. 6.
"Perspectives" is the name of the new weekly 30-minute program that will air at 8:30 p.m. each Friday on RSU Public Television, which can be found on UHF channel 35, Claremore and Tulsa cable channel 19, and more than 70 cable systems and satellite services in northeastern Oklahoma and southern Kansas. Encore presentations of the program will be repeated at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Each week, the program will focus on one of four broad areas of interest to Claremore, Rogers County and the surrounding areas: community and civic issues, arts and culture, area athletics and minority affairs. The "Perspectives" series will present each of these four topics monthly on a rotating basis.
"This is the first locally produced television program to focus on local issues in several years," said Dan Schiedel, general manager of RSU Public Television, who was hired to lead the university's television station earlier this year. "We have been looking for ways to better serve our audience. We determined the best way to do this is to focus on local issues that directly affect their lives and local events that they can attend right in their own backyard."
Schiedel formerly served as the general manager of Wyoming Public Television (WPTV) and president of the WPTV Foundation since 2001. He has more than 17 years experience with public television stations in Wyoming, Missouri and South Dakota. He earned master's and bachelor's degrees in mass communications, both from the University of South Dakota.
Lead producer for the "Perspectives" series will be Mona King, with the assistance of the RSU Public Television staff, located in studios on the RSU campus in Claremore.
The first installment of the series, "Perspectives: Community Issues," will premier on Friday, Oct. 6. The host for the program will be Audrey Webber, a community volunteer and public affairs professional who lives in Claremore. Her guests on Oct. 6 will be Brant Shallenburger, Mayor of Claremore and Troy Powell, city manager for the City of Claremore. They will discuss streamlining services offered by the City of Claremore, the development of railroad overpass bridges in the area and the Country Club project, among other topics.
"Perspectives: Arts and Culture" will be presented on Friday, Oct. 13. The host of the arts and culture installments of "Perspectives" will be Dr. Jim Ford, English and humanities professor at RSU. Dr. Ford received a Ph.D. from Princeton University and is an expert in comparative religion. The topic of his first program will be Islamic culture and religion in northeast Oklahoma. He will interview Sheryl Siddiqui, an Islamic community leader in Tulsa and a member of the Tulsa Islamic Society.
"Perspectives: Sports Talk" will be hosted by Terrell Lester, sports editor of the Claremore Progress and local sports expert who led a longtime, distinguished career as a journalist with the Tulsa World. His first program, which will focus on drug use in sports, including steroids, will be presented on Friday, Oct. 20. His panel will include Dr. Monty Cavanaugh, a sports medicine doctor with the University of Oklahoma, Mitch Allner, head coach of the Tulsa Talons, and Dawn Reed, RSU head women's softball coach.
The fourth installment of the program will be "Perspectives: Minority Affairs," which will air on Friday, Oct. 27. Veronica Hix, marketing professional with the Cherokee Nation, will serve as host for this topic in the series. Her first program will focus on the emerging gaming industry and its economic impact in Oklahoma. During the program, she will interview Curtis Conley, Mayor of Catoosa, and David Stewart, chief executive officer of the Cherokee Casino in Catoosa, among others.
RSU Public Television reaches an audience of about 1.2 million people within a 75-mile radius of the Claremore campus. As Oklahoma's only full-powered television station operated on a public university campus, RSU Public Television is a key component to the university's distance learning programs, which includes telecourses and live interactive programming.
For more information on RSU Public Television, how you can support public television in northeast Oklahoma or to learn more about the "Perspectives" series, call (918) 343-7657.


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BOLTON LANDING — Internationally acclaimed author Jeanne Selander Miller, who has written about her personal experiences with losing loved ones, will be conducting a book signing session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday July 13 at Trees Adirondack Books & Gifts in Bolton Landing.
Miller, of Old Forge, was honored for her memoir "A Breath Away" at the London International Book Festival.
Miller's memoir recounts struggles and triumphs of the eight years during which her late husband battled a rare form of cancer. The book describes how she coped when her life that she had anticipated was radically altered. Miller has described the book as a love story about learning to embrace the life that you have been given.
Miller's next book, A Million Miles from Home, was released in April and has already received an award for autobiography at the Paris International Book Festival. This book deals with divorce and moving towards forgiveness.
Trees is located at 4942 Lake Shore Drive, and can be reached at: 644-5756.
Lakeside service scheduled
An outdoor worship service with a scenic backdrop has been planned by a new pastor at Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
The service, to be held at 9 a.m. Sunday July 14 at the pier in Rogers Memorial Park, is envisioned as an outreach to the community as well as seasonal visitors.
Pastor John Chesney will officiate, while Paul Rice, Emmanuel Methodist's organist, will provide musical accompaniment.Those planning to attend should bring chairs, although some seating will be available.
John Chesney has been pastoring Emmanuel United Methodist since Easter. A retired pastor, Chesney served churches in Vermont and New York.
For five years, Emmanuel Methodist Church has been served by a variety of supply pastors, lay speakers, and guest pastors.
Regular worship services led by Pastor Chesney are held Sundays at 9 a.m. at the church on Stewart Ave. Another lakeside worship service is planned for Aug. 11.
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A camping trip, a flash flood, and Abby's husband and daughter disappear. In her determined search for them, she is confronted with questions leaving her to wonder if she really knew her husband at all. Intrigued? Find the answers in Barbara Taylor Sissel's new book Evidence of Life.
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Governor Cuomo says it's simple, but he was met by protestors who say the governor's take on abortion is more complicated than it appears.
There has been a growing opposition to the governor's proposal on expanding abortion rights a few weeks ago. News10NBC learned most people think 90% of the governor's women's rights bill is good and they want it passed. The problem is that last 10% say it is about abortion.
The protestors were lined up on that side of the street. The governor was protected inside the historic Wesleyan Church in Seneca Falls, home of the suffrage movement.
Cuomo had a friendly crowd as he talked about the bill that would mandate things like equal pay, more protection against discrimination and human trafficking. But it was not friendly on the outside. Several dozen people protested the governor, exclusively over the provision in the bill that would protect abortion rights. They support the rest of the bill, the other nine provisions.
Governor Cuomo says the abortion provision is the same as the federal law since Roe vs. Wade.
Just makes it law in New York. The goal is to have this bill passed in 9 to 10 days before the state legislature goes on break.
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A doctor considers older patients who seem to have found a way to stay active in their golden years -- and he considers carefully how new medications can tinker with their health.
How Letters Bind Doctors to Their Patients
When he entered the exam room to see his first patient of the day, Mikkael Sekeres, MD, finds a doctor from another department sitting in his chair, typing away at the computer on his tiny desk. Read more in an excerpt of his New York Times essay, "Letters to the Doctor."
The Doctor Waits to Hear Back From the Doctor
A stress test result compels a doctor to try to get in to see a cardiologist. As the days drag by before he hears back, he sees firsthand what some patients go through with the waiting game.
The Man Who Kept His Cancer a Secret
Telling family, friends and colleagues about your cancer diagnosis is among the most personal and sensitive issues you could face. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres, MD, tells the story of a man who kept his cancer secret.
Redefining 'Cancer' in a New Age
A working group from the National Cancer Institute recommends changing the definition of cancer to help improve approaches to the disease. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres, MD, talks about this welcome shift.
Back to Work After Cancer Treatment
Robin Roberts returned to Good Morning America six months after leaving the show for cancer treatment. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres talks about the challenges of returning to work while battling a serious illness.
Even With Cancer, Laughter Helps
"Laughter is the best medicine" is a cliché, but it's common for a reason. Oncologist Mikkael Sekeres, MD, talks about how his gentle teasing of his patients helps them feel better.
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1. What is the Cochlear Implant Education Center (CIEC)?
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Debra Nussbaum, an audiologist certified by the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association on the Clerc Center staff for the past 27 years will serve as the Center Coordinator. She has extensive experience designing and implementing programming related to auditory and speech skills for deaf students who use sign language.
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- helps design classrooms and support services to address the individual needs of each student with an implant
- monitors, adjusts, and troubleshoots cochlear implants on-site
- provides family education and staff development programs
- Nationwide outreach: The Center networks with educational programs and hospital based implant centers throughout the nation to identify and share effective practices related to the education of children with implants.
- Collaboration with Gallaudet University: The Center works closely with units throughout Gallaudet University in the areas of research and training of University students.
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Cochlear implant technology provides deaf children with increased access to sound. An important focus for students with implants is to use this access to develop and use spoken English. We also believe that students with cochlear implants should be provided with an equal opportunity to develop American Sign Language skills and knowledge of Deaf culture.
We focus on facilitating the overall development of students with cochlear implants. As with all deaf students, our goal for students with cochlear implants is to ensure full access to language to support high levels of literacy development and access to a challenging educational curriculum.
5. What services are offered to students with cochlear implants at the Demonstration Schools of the Clerc Center?
Our services for students with cochlear implants is evolving based on the enrollment and identified needs of students. Students with cochlear implants are integrated into already existing educational teams. Individual services are determined through the Individualized Family Service Program (IFSP)/ Individualized Educational Program (IEP) process.
6. Who serves Gallaudet University students with cochlear implants or students from off campus?
The Center focuses on the unique educational needs of young children and adolescents with implants. Direct services to students with cochlear implants at the university level are available through various units on campus, including the Hearing and Speech Center and the Mental Health Center. These centers also provide services for persons with cochlear implants in the Metropolitan D.C. community. For further information, contact the Hearing and Speech Center at 202-651-5328 or the Mental Health Center at 202-651-6080.
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The cost? Variable pricing. Apple has tried to hold the line at a consistent $0.99 per song pricing (briefly flirting with a premium $1.29 for iTunes Plus' higher bit-rate, DRM-free music before dropping it back down to $0.99 as well). Now, the same rumor holds that Apple will let Big Music sell the latest, hottest hits at a much higher rater, and older, catalog titles at a reduced $0.80 price point.
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I'd like to do everything from my iPhone so yeah they had me at 3G or Edge. I'd love nothing more than being able to download music wherever I am since I am already paying for a data plan and should get everything. As far as music it just depends how much higher of a price they put on their newer vs older music. Some of iTunes prices on newer albums alone is just stupid when I can walk into the nearest Best Buy and buy it for say 9.99 compared to apple selling the same album for like 12.99 for what? An extra song?
What about the hundreds of .m4p songs I already own? Will iTunes unlock these for me so I dont have to do the CD-R crack?
This will actually spur more Blackberry sales.
You guys should all join iPhone Support.
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$1.99 is a total rip-off.
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I was hooked at 3G as well. Variable pricing would be good especially if older stuff is cheaper. I have found a few good cheap albums that compare well to shop prices but generally, iTunes tends to be more expensive. I'd expect to pay slightly less for a download but it's not always the case (Batman is more expensive as a download).
3g downloads sounds about right. The problem with apple pricing to high is that you still have to make a hard copy. Everyone who has fubared there laptop, loosing iTunes knows you only make that mistake once.
It is well to easy to download off the tinternet and transfer to iTunes for free, hell it's the easiest way to make your iPhone ringtones for one. If they want this to stop apple need to stop ripping people off; it's a freakin download it should be half the price of a hard copy not more.
3g downloads would be brilliant, but I think I would rather have say a flash player or better 3g reception.
3G downloads wold be great!! Very much appreciated, but... more expensive tracks. Depends.
I was happy with paying the premium for the higher bit rate tracks. 99p as opposed to 79p was still low enough for me to not even really think about it. But if it starts pushing towards £1.50, thats when i start thinking about the purchase.
Same with Apps from the app store. £1.19.. I dont even think about it! I've paid that for apps i've deleted after a day, but more than that and i tend not to download unless its a AAA title.(SimCity, Rolando, i'm looking at you)
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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2001 A little known provision of the 2001 Defense Authorization Act will make it easier for the last wishes of service members to be carried out.
"This new federal law recognizes a special, uniform way to prove an individual's testamentary intent", said Col. George Hancock, chief of the Armys legal assistance division.
At the heart of the change to "military testamentary instruments" -- or wills -- is a standard "self-proving affidavit" at the end of the will. The affidavit contains the service members acknowledgment of the will and affidavits of the witnesses to the will. "The affidavit indicates that the will was signed in accordance with the required formalities," Hancock said.
Before this legislation, there was no uniform Federal self- proving affidavit. Instead, legal assistance attorneys searched for appropriate state provisions for the client. "Todays reality is that military legal assistance attorneys are frequently expected to rapidly prepare wills for many deploying service members," Hancock said. "Adequate time to research State procedural law, then add that to the will, and execute the will according to the varying procedural requirements of each state or territory is seldom available." This new law will establish a single self-proving affidavit for legal assistance clients wills. It is a special alternative to different State requirements and should better assure the client that a probate court will accept his will. Also, this should reduce the likelihood that the surviving family member would experience difficulties probating the will. This is one less problem to deal with while grieving.
Under the new law, a military testamentary instrument should be admitted to probate in state court proceedings without additional witnesses or affidavits. This is important since, by our very nature, military members are mobile, and it may be difficult to find the witnesses when the testator dies. The self-proving affidavit ensures the will is probated without such hassles.
This does not mean a will cannot be challenged. "It is still subject to contest on grounds such as undue influence, lack of testamentary capacity or prior revocation," Hancock said.
Military legal assistance offices may begin using the new provision later this year after DoD issues a directive that is now circulating among the services.
Existing wills are not affected by this change - a will already valid remains valid.
Hancock stresses that it is important for service members to not wait until they are deploying to make decisions on their estate plan. Soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen should discuss their estates with their families and visit installation legal assistance officers for help.


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The license of a Bluff City licensed practical nurse has been placed on probation for three years because she failed to provide physician-ordered medical care and falsified patient records.
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A board order states Carter failed to administer morning blood sugar checks and insulin to patients for four days plus another two weeks prior to that in July of 2010. At the time, Carter was an employee of NHC Healthcare in Johnson City, and had been since Feb. 24, 2010. She was fired on Aug. 4, 2010.


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Four-year letterwinner at Haverford High School under coach Matt Stewart ... Two-time team captain ... Garnered All-State, All-District and All-Delaware County honors ... Medley relay team placed 12th in the PIAA AAA State Meet ... As a senior, finished sixth in the 100 breaststroke at the State Meet ... Competed for Suburban Seahawks Swim Club under coach Charlie Kennedy ... Owns the 100 breaststroke record for both her club and high school teams ... Also lettered twice in cross country and once in track ... A National Merrit Finalist ... Accepted into Penn State's prestigious Schreyer Honors College and was in the top one percent of her high school graduating class.
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Jennie Garth Drops 30 Pounds! Check Out Her Rockin' Bod and Weight Loss Tips (PHOTO)
After a painful divorce, Jennie Garth didn't just cast off her ex-husband, Peter Facinelli — she also lost 30 pounds!
The 40-year-old mother of three showed off her incredible body on the Oct. 15 cover of People, spilling about how she slimmed down.
"[2012] has been a bit of a rebirth for me as a person by shedding that negative space and all the pain associated with that time," Jennie told People, saying she dropped "30 lbs. of dead weight."
Combining "twice-weekly sessions with a personal trainer and more sensible eating habits" was the starting point, but she also takes "lengthy hikes in the hills," meditates, and balances her healthy addiction to coconut water with salads, salmon, and Greek yogurt.
But Jennie made sure not to drop the pounds too quickly, taking her time over the course of approximately six months to lose 30 pounds, shedding one or two per week.
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"I love banana cupcakes with cream cheese frosting," she admitted. "I buy a box and put them in my freezer for when I need them. It's like my drug. When I need my cupcake, I take one out."
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May 17, 2012 - New Mexico light - a blast from the past !
Got myself some 'cloud' storage - 'google drive' for the first time - trying to store all my images including many RAW files ( NEFs) in one place - and I got to see and process images from back in 2007 I had never seen before ! I am going to process some old images and post them about once a week or so from now on, so they see the light of day !!
PS: have you noticed my new menu bar - which went missing due to recent changes at daily photo community - has now been incorporated in the gallery description so one can navigate my site easily ! thanks K !
Jan 31, 2011 - Snow geese take off at Bosque del apache NWR, NM,
listen to the sounds of the take-off !
Jan 29, 2011 - Can't wait to fly !
the snow geese rush to take off, Bosque del apache NWR
Jan 28, 2011 - Sandhill cranes in the crane pond, early morning at Bosque
so many photos from Bosque, still processing !
Jan 27, 2011 - Cranes at play
early morning at a crane pond is a fun watch..they play, they seem to tease each other, fight, and then prepare for take-off :) ! more shots from Bosque 2011 here
Jan 26, 2011 - Snow geese in silhouette, Bosque del apache NWR at sunrise
thank you all for the very nice comments on the Bosque reflections !
Jan 25, 2011 - sunset at Bosque del apache NWR, NM
Back in Illinois to 20F, processing some Bosque shots !
Jan 24, 2011 - Snow geese in flight
it's been a while since I shot some snow geese ! we have been going to Bosque in Jan the last 2 yrs and most of the snow geese leave early while the sandhill cranes stay on till Feb or so.. but this year, wow, huge numbers for this time of the yr, about 40K of them, all of them huddling together in a pond, and flying together often :) it was a wonderful sight to see !
thank you for all the wonderful comments on my crane shot !
Jan 23, 2011 - Sandhill crane in flight, Bosque del apache NWR
Each morning at Bosque, the sandhill cranes take off one after the other amidst the morning glow from a crane pond. the crane pond is strategically placed on the west side against the Bosque mountains to get some beautiful morning light..made for the photographer :)
Jan 22, 2011 - Snow Geese lift-off at Bosque Del Apache national wildlife refuge, NM
wonderful evening light, 41,000 snow geese, 10K sandhill cranes - much more birds this year as compared to the last few yrs, 60F make for a wonderful evening !
December 31, 2010 - Travels in 2010 -
1. Bosque del Apache, NM in Jan,
2. Eagles at Lock and Dam 14, IA in Feb,
3. Across the Mississippi, IA in Mar
4. Washington DC in April,
5. Sturgeon Bay, WI in May,
6. Kewanee Lighthouse, WI in June,
7. Child's glacier, Cordova, AK in July,
8. Washington Island, WI in August,
9. Pictured rocks national seashore, MI in September,
10. Fall colors at Rockford, IL in October,
11. art museum at Milwaukee, WI in November,
12. zip-lining in Costa Rica, in December 2010
January 23, 2010 - Sunset - from New Mexico..
the sun has not come up or set in Illinois lately :)
January 22, 2010 - Deer at Bosque
thank you all for the comments on the silhouette shot and others ! Much appreciated !
Sandhill crane at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
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Seminar: "Why do I need a will? A primer on probate in South Carolina and bankruptcy basics"
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All but one of the seminars will take place at the Charleston County Library main branch in downtown Charleston. The final seminar of the summer will take place on Johns Island.
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I live one block away from El Paso and I must admit, I don't have to go far for reliable Mexican food. Unfortunately, NYC is not known for good Mexican, but El Paso certainly stakes its claim for savory, reasonably priced, and genuine Mexican food. Great neighborhood joint!
Posted by LG on 06/15/2006
I used to work in the area and go to this place like twice a week. Now, I make a special trip here every month or so, and it's worth it. My favorite is the chicken enchilada with green sauce, the best I've had in any Mexican place, and I've been to many. The chimichangas are also good, so is the tortilla soup and the avocado salad - very refreshing. Their service is slow, especially getting the check and their coffee was burnt the last time I had it. The quality of the food and the reasonable prices compensate.
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El Paso is a fantastic hole-in-the-wall taqueria on E 97th. Their food is authentic, tasty, fresh and very reasonably priced. They recently updated the interior to something on par with a classy Denny's, which makes eating there and savoring the Mexican sodas and beers more worthwhile. Great tacos, flautas and tortas, as well as a deliciously tangy/spicy salsa. Sadly, I live just outside of the delivery area, so I'm forced to make the journey north weekly to get my fix - but it's always worth it.


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Re: St. Louis Police Dismantle North City Drug Ring (St. Louis continues to imitate The Wire )
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St. Louis police announced yesterday that they had dismantled of a massive drug-dealing ring in north St. Louis' Jeff Vander Lou neighborhood by arresting 15 gang members and seizing 19 firearms and $1.5 million in cash and valuables. The group is charged with conspiracy to distribute more than 5 kilos of cocaine and 50 grams of crack.
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The lone comment Chad's post on the subject received says it all: "Where's Wallace, Stringer?"
Yes, once again the battle between cops and robbers in St. Louis continues to play out like a real life episode of The Wire. (For confused non-viewers, Wallace and Stringer, pictured above, are the names of two characters on the HBO show.)
This time around, let's do a checklist to see how the city is stacking up:
- "Dope on the damn table." Check?
- Colorful aliases for the gang members like like "Slim" "Dirty" "Yellow" and Skan"? Check.
- A press conference in which the police chief dons his fancy uniform and touts his squad's efforts to reduce drug crime in the city? Check
- An uptick of violent crime in the area due to witness intimidation (i.e. Wallace and Stringer) and rival gangs fighting for the new turf? Time will tell.
A conservative estimate puts us somewhere in Season 3 of the show, meaning somewhere on the streets of the northside, Marlo Stanfield is getting ready to make a violent power grab. St. Louis police should start snooping around custom wheel shops immediately. Luckily, there's a solution to the problem. Watch it below.
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From an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve News Release
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 Reserve-component service members have until Jan. 21 to nominate their employers for a 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, manages the program, which recognizes employers who go beyond what the law requires in supporting the National Guardsmen and reservists who work for them in their civilian lives.
The Freedom Award is the nation's highest recognition for employers who support Guard and Reserve members, and employers of every size and industry are eligible to receive the honor.
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Kids from all over the area and kids visiting from all over the country will converge on the EZ Park, south of the railroad tracks at the corner of 11th Street and Waller Street in Portsmouth. It's the kick-off of the Summer Outreach Club Program for kids ages 5-12 in Scioto County.
"We will be accepting registrations and introducing the parents and the kids to the program," Clarence Parker, coordinator for the camp, said. "We'll be giving out the schedule of some of the activities, the rules and the guidelines for our program from 10 a.m. Monday until 2 p.m."
After registrations on Monday, the program will hold a cookout.
"We start our regular schedule of programming on Tuesday, June 4, at the 14th Street Community Center," Parker said. "Our daily program will run from 9:30 in the morning until 3:30 in the afternoon. It's open enrollment. They can come any time during the summer. It is open to any child in Scioto County and beyond. We have kids who come into town from out of town for vacation with family members, and they come and join us for whatever period of time they are here."
Last year the program saw 240 children registered for the program, and Parker said he expects from 250-270 this year.
"We provide them with motivational, recreational and educational opportunities, field trips, guest speakers, arts and crafts, learning experiences for them," Parker said.
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Men's Basketball | Saturday, February 16, 2013
Malley Scores 31 Points, but 12th-Ranked Whitworth Downs Bearcats, 86-67
SALEM, ORE. -- Senior guard Terrell Malley (Portland, OR/Roosevelt HS) scored 31 points in his final basketball game for Willamette University, but nationally ranked Whitworth University placed all five starters in double figures to defeat the Bearcats, 86-67, on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Cone Field House. Whitworth, ranked #12 in the D3hoops.com Top 25, improved to 22-3 overall, 14-2 in the NWC.
The Pirates won the NWC regular season title and are the top seed for the four-team NWC Tournament. Whitworth will host Lewis & Clark College in the semifinals on Thursday, Feb. 21. Game time in Spokane, Wash., will be 7 p.m. (PST).
Willamette concluded its season at 7-18 overall, 4-12 in the NWC.
Malley was 11 of 21 for Willamette and sank three 3-point shots. He finished the game just one point away from his career-high of 32 points, set against Pacific University on Jan. 25, 2013. He concluded his Willamette basketball career with 1,242 points.
Elliot Babcock-Krenk (Sr., Wing, Lake Oswego, OR/Lake Oswego HS/Humboldt State Univ.) of Willamette scored 11 points and grabbed a team-high six rebounds. Oliver Hughes (Sr., Wing, Salt Lake City, UT/Judge Memorial HS) hauled down five boards, while Trevor Bos (Jr., G, Lakewood, CA/St. John Bosco HS) supplied the Bearcats with four assists.
It was Senior Night for the Bearcats and all five seniors -- Malley, Babcock-Krenk, Hughes, Sean Dart (Sr., Post, Bend, OR/Mountain View HS/Eastern Oregon Univ.) and Leo Abello (Sr., G, Anchorage, AL/East Anchorage HS) -- were honored prior to tipoff. The seniors all started the game for the Bearcats.Dart set Willamette's career field goal percentage record. He put in 287 of 461 shots in three seasons with the Bearcats for 62.2% accuracy. He broke the previous record of 61.5%, set by Mike Gibson (262 of 426) from 1979-81.
The Pirates were paced by Colton McCargar, who sank 7 of 10 field goals, including 3 of 5 three-pointers, on his way to 20 points. Dustin McConnell tacked on 15 points, was 6 of 10 from the field, and led all players with six assists.
Also reaching double digits for Whitworth were Mack Larkin and Taylor Farnsworth with 12 points each, plus George Valle with 10 points.
The Pirates connected on 31 of 59 shots (52.5%), while hitting 6 of 18 three-pointers and converting 18 of 22 free throws (81.8%). Whitworth achieved a 33-29 rebounding edge and committed just nine turnovers, while forcing 13 turnovers by the Bearcats.
Whitworth scored eight of the first nine points and led 20-6 with 11:21 remaining in the first half. The Bearcats pulled within 24-14 on a 3-pointer by Malley with 9:03 on the clock, but the Pirates tallied the seven of the next eight points on a 3-pointer by McCargar and two baskets by Larkin.
Seven points in a row by the Bearcats cut Whitworth's lead to nine, 31-22 at the 4:03 mark, but Willamette was unable to continue the rally. Even so, the Bearcats had stabilized the game after the early going and remained within striking distance despite a 36-24 halftime deficit.
A 7-2 run by Whitworth in the first 1:25 of the second half increased the lead to 43-26. Willamette eventually reduced the margin to 55-35 on a layup by Dart with 15:05 remaining, but the Pirates held a double-digit lead the rest of the way.
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The National Weather Service says the Grand River is expected to crest Monday about 6 feet over flood stage near Grand Rapids, forcing some evacuations.
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Second-gen Apple tablet will not hit O2
Leading UK mobile network provider O2 has revealed it will not offer the recently unveiled Apple iPad 2 on subsidised contracts.
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Unlike Everything Everywhere partners Orange and T-Mobile, both of which confirmed they would subsidise the dual camera, dual-core processor touting tablets when they hit the UK on March 25th, O2 has stated that it will follow its current iPad plans and only offer data packages for the device.
Speaking on the second-generation Apple tablet an O2 spokesman reportedly declared: 'We continue to offer great value, flexible data tariffs for iPad 2 and the unique ability to manage these tariffs on the device itself." He added: "Although we will not be selling iPad 2 with subsidy, O2 microsims, with our great value iPad tariffs, are still available for customers who have purchased the device elsewhere."
The spokesman went on to add: 'In addition to our award winning mobile broadband service, customers also benefit from unlimited Wi-Fi at thousands of The Cloud and BT Openzone hotspots."
The final of the UK's big five networks, Vodafone and Three, have both yet to release their plans for the iPad 2 which was officially unveiled by Apple CEO Steve Jobs in San Francisco yesterday sporting a new, slimmer, lighter form factor and a choice of black or white colour schemes.
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Allinds33 6 years
the menu is so big but every time i go i still end up getting thai lettuce wraps. they are soooo tasty. yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
saradd 6 years
I love their food, especially the chicken piccata, it's my fav. I have eaten there several times (we don't have on in WV so only when traveling) and I've never had a bad meal. Granted I can never eat the huge portions (even the smaller lunch sizes are too big for me) but it is something I look for when traveling.
Baby-Girl 6 years
Haven't eaten there in over a year and I live a few miles from one. Hate the food, love the cheesecake!
nikks 6 years
My favorite cheesecake is the chocolate tuxedo!
coffeemug2007 6 years
I like their cheesecake, but don't really go for the regular food. i went to The Cheesecake Factory twice Atrium Mall,MA i just ordered the FACTORY NACHOS as the meal the second time i went there i ordered the OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGER
6 years
Btw I love hatertot's comment. Its probably why I also like places like CF. When you're in the middle of the burbs its one of the better ones. Also people do need to realize that the quality of the entrees in these kind of chains is subjective to what cooks are working. That includes the grease factor. I live in the San Fernando Valley which is mostly chain restaurants. We're only starting to see nice small places come in that aren't like diner fair or greasy, saucy, italian comfort food. (oh add mexican food. in there) I also hit them on the road. If I'm in the burbs and there isn't a trusty DDD(Thx guy!) Ill look for Fridays or CF. But here at home I go into LA or out to the coast since me dining out is rare because of the salt. But try Amaranta's in the Topanga mall. Sounds like an odd local but the only other one is in Palo Alto and its great regional mexican food. NOT greasy or saucy. That Ill stay in the burbs for! lol
6 years
I love them. For a chain they're great because I have salt issues and I can usually get things with no salt which is rare for a chain. I also NEVER finish an entree. Their portions are 100% awful theres no doubt about that. But here in Cali where they are based you're starting to see changes to the quality of ingredients. The frying oil has been changed... things like that which help. I like only a few of the cheesecakes although I always share a slice with at least one other person which satisfies my sweet tooth but isn't excessive. I also never eat a meal and then eat a slice there. I usually take it home and wait a while. The leftovers can last for days and its all about portion control. Honestly.
gLam-shortie 6 years
I WORK THERE! I have been there for a year and a half, and I love it! This is the first restaurant that follows the law...give employees mandatory breaks every 5 hours (other restaurants don't) and has great team. I love working there, because the food is pretty good (for having so many varieties of food. think about it, it's easy to have 10 FANTASTIC tasting dishes, but to have +60? that's skill.) Also, we are constantly busy no matter what. :) good for servers! I love CF's Avocado Egg Rolls, Farfalle with chicken and roasted garlic, Luau Salad, and Kobe Buger. Yes, the portions are huge----SHARE WITH SOMEONE! It's NOT meant to be eaten by one person. For party of 6, you should order an appetizer, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts to share...it will be plenty, i swear!
Food 6 years
Shoneyjoe, that is a spot-on observation! I don't mind eating at the CF but always feel disgusting afterwards.
Whitfield517 6 years
I really like the cheesecake but the food is a miss. I think part of the problem is that the menu is huge. The staff should only have to focus of a few core dishes and make them memorable, instead they try to make everything from home style meatloaf to Asian stir fry. I think most people keep going back for the atmosphere not the food.
MzKita 6 years
I usually keep it at desserts, cocktails, and appetizers.
DCStar 6 years
I don't do chain restaurants. That said, I've eaten at CF and enjoyed it better than most other chains. They're well managed and try to stay on top of their game with quality ingredients.
Triste3030 6 years
No, but I love cheesecake!
kurniakasih 6 years
A date brought me there, but the place was so crowded, we ended up at a bar where he had some cocktail and yeah, we left to eat at Olive Garden's after that LMAO.
hotdog44 6 years
I've been there a couple of times and I'm not a fan. I think there menu is ridiculous, why don't you just limit the items but actually do them well. Also, I went to see a comedian who called it the sh*t cake factory.
shoneyjoe 6 years
Oh god... Does anyone remember the Food Network show "Into The Fire"? It was supposed to be a behind the scenes look at famous fine-dining establishments. So whey then did the Cheesecake Factory, I watched out of a perverse sense of gawking curiosity. I'd never liked their food but couldn't quite place it. Then I found out why - their head menu developers explained that they take regional favorites from around the country and around the world and "cheesecake-ize" them, meaning they amp up the salty and flavorful parts of otherwise delicious and well-balanced flavors. What results is a sort of food with flavor on steroids - totally off kilter, devoid of subtlety, and irreparably separated from all that fine dining is. Gross.
lickety-split 6 years
party, you should come out to the new cheescake factory in walnut creek! then you walk across the street to the movie theater, afterwards Barnes & Nobel's is a block away :) the food at ours is very good, and the bar is hoppin! seriously, it's worth a trip!
HaterTot 6 years
I probably go once every 3 yrs, but I always love it when I do. I don't get to the suburbs often, so places like TCF are a special treat. I'm sure that seems totally backwards, but I normally eat at more upscale places, so when I get to eat at tacky suburban shopping mall places (Fridays, Chili's, TCF, what have you, I get excited. It's so cheap for the amount of food, and stuff like the thai lettuce wraps or those southwest eggroll things (that's TCF, right?) are such a fun novelty. Plus, the only times I ever find myself out in the 'burbs is usually Christmas, so it seems festive and reminds me of when I was a kid.
tepiza 6 years
I hate this place; everything is soooooo greasy.
cg130 6 years
I've never even been.
photodee 6 years
I must say I like the food but they are off the chart in regards to calories - it is definitely only for splurges in our household!
wunami 6 years
I like the place. The "Tons of Fun" burger is actually pretty good. It's huge as are most of their portions. Don't really ever eat cheesecake there since their portions are that big. It's a good restaurant for a decent to large sized group.
CiaoBella2 6 years
Their portions are huge so I don't go there but I have bought their cheesecakes for special occasions.
toby321 6 years
I admit it sheepishly. I live in Atlanta--Buckhead--so there are tons of independent restaurants and not many reasons to choose a chain. However: Their Miso Salmon is to die for, and if you go early enough, you can get the lunch-sized portion. That's all I have ever had, except for a bite of cheesecake once (it's not my fave dessert so I can resist it). If you are a salmon fan, trust me: It's reason enough to endure the oversized everything about the place.


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I was initially excited to show this to my 9 and 11 year-old because they love Cthulhu, but then I realized I'd have to explain to them what Peanuts is. This is a strange world.
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Totally ordered. But quick question, is that curvy cartoon hexagram with the eye in it from some other illustration? I feel like I've seen it before…maybe just deja vu or mysterious unnameable dread…
If by "curvy cartoon hexagram with the eye " you mean "curvy pentagram with the eye", then yes, it's an old representation of a bit of Lovecraftian lore called the "Elder Sign", used by the Elder Things (barrel-shaped tentacular aliens that colonized Earth before Humans existed) to repel minions of the Elder Gods (Cthulhu and its ilk). Kinda weird to see it used directly under Cthulhu/Snoopy, unless the doghouse is used in some kind of containment ritual.This particular representation of it isn't Lovecraft's, but August Derleth's, who was Lovecraft's friend and continuator. The original Elder Sign looked like this : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Elder_sign.jpg
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TL;DR : it's a sign created by Cthulhu's creator HP Lovecraft, used to repel beings in the service of said divinity.
Sorry, was composing my own comment below when you replied so I didn't see it before posting…thanks for the info on it being used to ward against minions of Elder Gods though (although from the wiki entry it doesn't sound like Lovecraft had any notion of what the sign was used for besides warding off "Deep Ones" in Shadow Over Innsmouth, so I assume this idea that it wards off "minions of the Elder Gods" would have been a later addition in Derleth's more Christian-influenced version of the Cthulhu Mythos where Cthulhu and the evil Elder Gods and their various creations were all seen as being on the "same side" in a cosmic good vs. evil battle against the friendly Elder Ones)
Never mind, figured it out with some googling and research into forbidden tomes–apparently there's something in Lovecraft lore called the elder sign, and although Lovecraft himself drew it as a sort of branch, thanks to a description made up by Cthulhu mythos writer August Derleth it's often depicted as a warped pentagram, and for some reason a lot of people seem to draw it the same way (apparently this version of the drawing appears in the Call of Cthulhu roleplaying game, maybe that's how it became the "standard")